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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-21
DINNER FOR MIR. PARKER.
Bench and Bar Celebrate is Return
TO Practice

New York Dec. 21.-Eminent mem
bers of the bench and bar of New
York city and state are TO gather
about the festal board at the Waldorf
Astoria tonight to eat. drink and ex-
tend good wishes to ex-Judge Alton
Is. Parker. in whose honor the dinner
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-21
GREAT ENGLISH JEW
THE CENTENARY OF HIS
BIRTH Is CELEBRATED.

Got His First Scat In Parliament
After Three Unsuccessful Runs for
the Piace-Was n Persistent. Ag-
gressive, Talensed Political Leader
Was Prime Minister of England
and rs n Leader Led the Opposition
10 Gladstone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-21

Rev. Richard Rhelan, bishop of the
Pittsburg diocese of the Catholic
church, is dying at Pittsburg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-21

Golfers were slaves in England up
to the year 1TT5.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03
BLoTTINe PAPER.
1t Wns Known und Used as Far BACK
nS the YcRr 1QzK

III WINS KNOWN and Used aS Far Beolx
ns the YcRr 1875.
There is pretty prevalent belief that
plotting paper Is n modern. invention;
that hundred years ago 1T was un-
known, white sand being used In tts
stead.
Blotting paper, MS matter of fact,
was recognized convenience of the
writing desk as far bnck as 1876. In
that year there was issued book called
"Townsend's Preparative to.Pleading,"
a copy of which Is in the possession Of
a Chicago antiquary. and tins volume
contains on page 8 the following para.
graph:
let the busting or sanding in books
be'dvoided, rather using fine brown pa
per to prevent blotting IL time Of the
inks drying cannot be allowed, for
sand takes away the good color OF the
Ink, and, getting into the backs Of
books, makes them break their bind
ing"
The sand that was used for blotting
In the past was, the Chicago nnttQuaryi
says, very clean and white and fine,
and 1T was called silver sand. 1t was
kept in cruet with perforated lid,
like a salt cruet, and thence it was
sifted over the wet writing. An odd
thing about it was that the ink never
seemed TO stain 1t. 1t could be used
over and over aid q remained to the
end as white as snow.
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Pension Notice. .,

In conformity to the Pension
Laws of this State, the Confeder-
ate Veterans of Laurens County
are hereby requested to meet at
the usual places of holding these
Township meetings, on Saturday
the 9th day of Aug. at 10 o'clock,
a. H., and organize by electing a
Chairman and Secretary; then
proceed to elect by ballot all ex-
confederate soldier, not holder
nor applicant for a pension, as
the representative of the veterans
of said Township.
The Township representatives
so elected will meet at Laurens
Court House OH the first Monday
i'll September, following, for the
purpose of electing a County
Pension Board.
The representatives so elected
will please notify me at Cedar
Grove, S. c., of their election.
w, p. CoKER,
Chairman Co. Pension Board.
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NAn AhOnt Kate -

AT her pleasant and hospitabe home
on Sullivan Street. Miss Lillian Pe!er-
son was the charming hostess, July 80,
from to 8p m. to the coterie of young
people assembled In honor OF her 10Th
birthday. The decorations were ex-
quisi @; everywhere tha gold and
brown of the regal sun flower, together
with palms and ferns and dainy rail
Ing vinesin hall and par,or. The merry
party puzzled their brains over the
amusing game e"All About Kate Miss
Lucia Simpson was best informed about
"Kate" and 60 her was given the prize,
a handsome hat pin. Miss Hattie Kate
Eisterby was consoled with bottle of
"Catch-up.' On the South verania,
shaded b7 clustering vines and softly
draped curtains. pretty tables were
spread, carrying the coler scheme of
gold and brOwn. Here delicious cream
and cakes were served.
The invited guests were: Misses Robin
Arthur Of Wexford, Ethel Simmons,
Ruth Payne, Helen Hix, Il liza Sulli-
van, Lucia Simpson, Sara Babb, Susie
Gray, Adiie Sheay. Hattie X. Eas.-
erby, Marie Philpot, Lydie aud Matte
Bell Peterson, Mary Leverett; Messrs
Richard aud Albert Simpson, Walter
Gray, Boyce Clardy. Earnest Easterby,
Marvin Scruggs, Calhoun MeGowau.
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BATTLE STANDARDS.
30 Ancient That Their Use Is Mem
toned In the Bible.

SO Ancient That Their Use Is Men
toned In the Bible.
The custom of carrying flags or stand
ards In battle dates back at least to
1880 b. G. We find In Numbers II, 2,
that every man of the children of
Israel shall pitch by his own standard
with the ensign OF his fathers house."
Each standard of the twelve tribes thus
distinguished was supposed to have
been Of color to correspond with the
stone in Aaron's breastplate witch
bore the name of that tribe. Under the
generic name banner are included many.
species, such as standard. ensign, PEN
non, flag etc. These have been used
from earliest times and in all countries
to direct movements OF troops.
The earliest Roman standard was
bundle of straw fixed to the top OF
spear This was succeeded by flg-
ures of animals, such as the horse and
the boar, which soon gave place to the
eagle, the chief Roman ensign, after
ward assumed by the German and
French emperors. BY every warlike
people the banner has been regarded
as an emblem Of national honor, in de-
fensc Of which each soldier was at all
times ready to die, while banners and
flags taken from the enemy have al
ways been special trophies Of victory
to which places of honor In public
buildings have been assigned.
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BOOTS AND SPURS.
quaint Account of hungarian Cav
airy In O1den Days.

Quaint Account of hungarian Cav
airy In Ofden Days.
a contemporary manuscript account
of the diet of. ltatisbon, held I'm 1890 by
the Emperor Ferdinand III. on the oc-
casion of the landing OF Gustavus
Adolphus Of Sweden in Germany, men
tions IS rcmarkabl" fact that tho
Hungarian cavalry who rode through
the streets to the ceremonial wore their
spurs on their boot soles.
1t Is difficult to credit that these
spurs were fixed on the fiat of the boot
for thus shod the horsemen could nei-
thcr walk nor stand, especially when
the large size of the spurs worn at the
period is considered. Probably the
writer intended to Indicate that in
stead of being fastened to the heel fin
the usual fashion they were made to
project from the fore part Of the mill
tary boot, which is n portion of tho
sole.
Frederick Won Raumcr, who quotes
this i'm his "IIistory of the Sixteenth
and Seventeenth Centuries, Illustrated
by Original Documents" passes the
matter over without comment. Tho
same manuscript adds that the Hunga-
rian horses had their names, tails and
feet painted red.
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Ancient Drinking aniinu.

1t is grayciy said by an authority
that the Dutch guilds, the most ancient
ot worlilngmen's organizations, had
their origin In the drinking guilds,
which, although they did not, as In the
case of the Greeks and Romans, exalt
drink to the rank of deity, made 1t a
Kind of civic dignitary. These drink
guilds and drink brethren existed from
the earliest times until tho latter part
of The sixteenth century, when their
excesses led to their suppression. 1t is
held that men who worked together
drank together and thus formed the
primitive club which developed into tha
guild. Notea and Queries
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03
THE CHILL AND FEWER SEASON


To His Honor, Frank b. Gary, presid-
ing over the July T.rm Of c urt of
y General Session., A. D., 1904:
KEThe Grand Jury beg to submit the
flowing as their final presentment
| or this term:
1st. We have passed on all Bills
handed us by the Solicitor.
End. We recommend that articles 9,
3, A and s in oar last presentment, at
the January Term of Court of General
Sessions be- attende to at once.
3rd. Our Committee visited tho
County Home for the Poor and report
the houses in good shape and condition,
except the house in which Mr.. Carr
lives. We recommend that the Super
visor make needed repairs at o,ce, es-
pecially on floors and doors.
4th. Our Committee visited the
chain-gang and find every thing in good
shape.
9th. Our Committee appointed to
examine the Magistrates books will
-hSSU dC SOlne u OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tD0iOIS
next term of Court of 6 General scssions
and present their report at sad Court.
9Th. Our Committee vieited the Coun-
ty Offices and report same neatly kept.
Especially was our attentioa attracted
to the books and papers in the Vault in
the Clerks Office. They are securely
aud neatly kept and conveniently ar
ranged 50 that the pubIlc's access TO
them is greatly facilitated. Also, to
the neatness and other improvements
made in the Sberiff's office and find
eyaryshing in good shape.
In conclusion VIC desire to thank
ur Honor, the Solicitor aud o,her of
.s of the Court for various cou~tesiss
&hown us during this Session. Also,
ask tn 1T We be discharged from further
attendance upon this Court.
Respectfully submitted,
l.. ABERCRoMBIE,
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
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25.CENT COLUMN.

WANTED "A boy TO learn printers
trade. Must b, industrious, quick and
anxious to learn. Small salary at first,
increased as deserved. Apply at this
Office.
WANTED-The people Of Sullivan
Township to know that L am candi-
date for Magistrate.
Paul j. Roper.
WANTED --Totbuy four mules weigh
Ing about eleven houdred pounds from
to 8 ears old. Being little Off in
flesh no objection. Give price, ag, and
weight Address f. ID. Hunter, Simp-
sonyilte, S. G. 'r,,
WANTEp-The people of Youngs
Township to know that | am a
candidate for Magistrate.
Geo. II. Cook.
For SAI.E-Two good mich
COWS. Some thoroughbred O. l.
{. Pigs. /" c. Dorroh,
Gray Court, S. c.
MAsoNs Fruit Jars are the best.
55c per dozen quarts 7sc per doz.
half gallon.
Todd, Simpson & Co.
July 80, 1904.
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MERCHANTS NEWS.

Nessrs S. NJ. s. Il II Wilkes & Co i,
Laurens, S. O.
Geutlemen: The Buck'a Stove pur-
chased from you about fiji cen months
ago has proved what YOU recommended
IN every respect. Ii consumes less
wood than any Stove | have used and
thn baking is perfect.
Yours Truly,
Walter A. Baldwin.
We have justreceived part of our I'M
port G. lCd., insisting Of beautiful
lina of Dinner Sets in different STYLES
and d corations and Mt prices that will
be to your iaterest to see them before
you buy.
S. M. & T., FL. Wilkes & Co.
a good home entertainer for your
family and friends is one of Edison g
latest improved Graphophones which
we carry in three different sizes and
VIC have large stock of records for
you to select from.
S. NJ. & T.. III. Wilkes Il Co.
We are now showing beautiful line
OF Statuary, consisting of 6gnres of peo-
pie and animals in different styl,s and
decorations.
S. NJ. & E. III. Wilkes & Co.
Bs sure 10 get one of the large size
tin buckets and di.h pans on cur ten
cents counter.
S, M. q L. II. Wilkes 81 Go.
The great Mill End Sale at
Davis, Roper & Co. closed Mon
day night, August the 1st' This
has been their most successful
sale. Thousands of dollars worth
of reliable merchandise melted
away like SNOW from July sun.
But they come again with an
August Sale of what is left i'll
Summer goods. Everything that
smacks of summer i'll Gents
Clothing, Hats, Furnishings, Dry
Goods, Millinery, etc, will be
knitted during August, prepara-
tory for the reception of the big
gest, grandest and best stock of
reliable Clothing, Shoes, Hats,
ever brought to Laurens. So let
everybody come-it matters not
how small or large their wants
may be, it will pay them to visit
Davis, Roper & Co. during the
August Sale-as prices are made
that can't help but save them
money.
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NOs2.
The News at Maddens.

The protracted meeting at New
Prospect, conducted by Rev. !.
d. Pitts closed Sunday night.
Miss Lee Wharton, who has
been spending the past week with
her cousin, Miss Eliza Hudgens,
has returned home.
DIR. Arthur Madden and family
have been visiting his uncle, MI.
John A. Madden.
Mr.. HI. M. Allison of Able
wills is spending awhile with his
mother, Mrs. M. II. Allison.
Miss May Madden has returned
home, after an extended visit at
Anderson.
Mrs. America Madden is spend
ing this week with her Sister,
Mrs. w. L. Cunningham.
Miss Matte Moore spent last
week with Miss Bessie Moore.
Mrs. Rufus Dunlap visited her
mother, Mrs. Ella Hudgens last
week.
Miss Mamie May Hudgens is
spending the week with Miss
Rosa Belle Moore.
Miss Jaime Brown has been
spending a few days with her
cousin, Mrs. Georgia Martin.
Mrs. Hogan Walker of Water
loo has been spending while
with her father, Mr.. Thad Mar
tin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03
AN AIKEN AFFAIR.
M. w. Hudgens Shoots n Stranger at
His Home for Queer Conduct.

A young white nna0, named Bud
Madison Mcleod, of Star, N. c., was
shot fatally by III. w. Hudgens, a
former Laurens citiz N Saturday, July
%, at Eureka, Aiken county. Mcleod
seems to have been tramp. He went
to the home of Mr.. Hudgens and asked
Mrs. Hudgens the whereabouts of her
husband. she told MIN that he was in
the orchard. Mcleod went to the or
chard but Immediately returned and
said to Mrs. Hudgens that she knew
her husband was not out there and de-
manded something to eat. Mrs. Hudg.
ems set about preparing something for
the tramp, but soon got chance to es-
cape from tho house aud taking her two
children, she went to neighbor IS.
Mr.. Hudgeus, who was at Eureka was
notified of the strangers conduct. He
hucried home, borrowing gun from a
neighbor, before reaching the house.
The tramp was sitting in the front
door, and when Hudgens demanded
why he was there he iump'd up and
got behind the door. Hudgen, fred on
him, shooting him in the leg. The fell
low turned to run back through the
hall, when Hudgens shot him again,
this time In the back. He fell after
going few steps. Mr.. Hudgens
dragged him outin yard and placed
him iu the shade OF tree. Assisted by
friend, who was witness to tho af-
fair, Mr.. Hudgens put the man In a
buggy aud carried him to the station,
where he could receive medical treat
ment. Sunday Mcleod was taken to
Aiken. He lived until Tuesday.
Mr.. Hudgens went at once and gave
himself up to the sheriff He expresses
great regret at the occurrence, but un-
der the circums ances he feels that he
was only defending his family and pro-
tecting his home.
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sasAsAsD,0aastatskstatst,t.t aofststtA1
THROUGH THE STATE.
sltAoatss,0k,ks ssest,,i


AT meeting held in Greenyille last
Tuesday by Southern cotton mill m en- it
was agreed 10 curtatl production DUR
ing the months of August AID septem-
ber 25 per cent. There were 2,2S9, 14s
sp'ndles represented at The conference,
2,lS3,052 voting for the adoption of the
resolution to make the production 10
per cent of normal in August and Sep
tember.
Disappointment in love is said to
have been the cause OF Chas. Steele, a
young white man 23 years old, of Van
clu e, Aiken county, shooting himself
through the head with revolver last
Sunday at the home of his brother.
Another reason advanced for the rash
act was that bis brain had probably
beea effected by cigarette smoking.
DIR. I. B. McDow, the man who
killed Capt. f. w. Dawson, editor of
the News and Courier, March 18th
1889, was found dead In his bed at his
residence in Charleston last Tuesday
morning by re.at ve and servant,
who forced an entrance to McDow's
room. He had evidently been dead two
or three days, b"t Us his family were
absent from the city DO one gave any
attention to the fact that the house bad
been closed several days. Hence the
delay In making the discovery.
Mr.. III. Ii. Crum, former State liquor
commissioner, died Of apoplexy at his
home at Denmark last Tuesday.
Three negroes were killed in Green
vile county last THUS lay, all victims
of the nimble pistol and the pirlor ri
tle. Press Foster was shot by G.. e
Stroud at Marietta; Barney Houston
was killed by Raymond White near the
city limits OF Greenville and a. Lender
man the life Of jamie AgneT was
out by Annie Mcdaniel
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03
CROSS HILL NEWS.
Revival Meetings, Hunting Party,
Personals.

Rev. j, L. Pharr is in McDonough,
Ga, carrying on series Of meetings.
Mr. B. j Wells, who has for several
terms succe, sfully taught the Conway
graded school is at home.
Mr.. j. g. Langstou is visiting rela-
lives here.
Mr.. w. @, Rasor attended the Rasor-
Caitertson wedding at Mou.tville
Thursday.
Misses Blanche and jamie Pinson
have returned from visit to realtives
In Greenwood.
Messrs. Hill, Pinson aud Boyce, in
company with some from Mouutville,
went on big huntiog trip this week
below Clinton, and report plenty of
game and good time.
Mrs. Daniel, OF McDonough, Ga, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Phsrr.
Mr.. John Henry Nance was in town
this week.
a protracted meeting began last
night a. the NJ. e. church. R'v. Mr..
Guthrie, Of North Carolina, is assist
ing Rev. II r. Dagnall, the psstor,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03
SUICIDE PREVENTED.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system or dependency invariably pre-
eide suicide and something has b EN-
found that will prevent that condit on
which makes suicide likely. At the
first thought of se'f destruction tske
Electro Bitte-a. IL being great t0nic
and nervine will $ rengthen the nerves
and build up the sgstem. It's great
Stomach, Liver and Kidney regnla' or.
Only 80 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed
by The l.aurens Drug Co. and Palmetto
Drug Co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03

MIR. w. j. Benjamin left Monday for
Sumter, where he goes to take posi-
ton with a large Wholesale aud r,.t IL
dry goods store.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars from
Laurcns for the @. N. e. T.. Annual
Seashore Excursion, August l7th. Sec
schedule and rates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. b, TaJ lor Of Abbe-
vile spe ia few days in the city the
pat week, visiting relatives. They
we. e returning from visit to Mir. Tay-
lor's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Taylor at Princeton.
Miss Rosa Wright has returned
from a visit to Ncwberry.
Miss l,eonie Hunter Of Colum-
bia will arrive tomorrow to visit
her friend, Miss Emma Moseley.
Mr.. d. f. Ballentine, accom-
panied by his daughter and son,
Miss Matte and Homer Ballcn-
tine, has returned from Camag-
uey, Cuba, where he has been eli
gagged for the past seven and a
half months, supervising the con
struction of churches and chap
els, under the direction of the
Northern Baptist Missionary
Board. Mills Ballentine, another
son did not return, but will come
i'll September.
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! = mss. i n. H. Nelson Hostess at Bcautifu
Reception.


In compliment to her sister and
Snise guest, Mrs o. G.. Sandberg of
knoxville, Tenn, Mrs. II. III. N lson
entertained from six to eight on last
Wednesday evening at her charming
home on Hampton street. Mrs. Nelson
and Mrs. Sandberg received in parlors
exquisiteIy decorated In palms and
ferns OF every variety. The rooms we're
lighted with tiny wax candies m united
ia handsome candelabras. Tbs enter
tainment was marked by every dainty,
tasteful appointment which could rem
der 1t the more beautiful and complete.
Refreshments were served by Miss
Mary Sandberg and Master Thomas
Nelson, a delicious salad course copiug
first, followed by cakes, punch and bon
bons Mrs, Sandberg has Visited re
peatedly in Laurens and is always
warmly welcomed.
Among those who had the pleasure
OF meeting her on Wednesday we're
Mechanics L. g. Simpson, p. A. simp.
cor, b. @. Crisp, j. E. Philpot, w. r..
Richey, e. III. wilkes, w, l.. Gray, v.
tsrittop, A. d. Gray, Pierce Caine, j !.
o. O. Fleming, J. o. Philpot, Miss
|. Clara Switzer.
F
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withdraws from Race.
iitor ADYERTIsER:

Editor ADVERTISER:
Circumstances unexpected by
me have developed, and while /
ain in dying love with the good
people of Laurens, and no one
appreciates the kindness and res.
pect shown me socially, political,
ly and religiously, more, / am
under the circumstances forced
to decline to run the race further
for Coroner.
Accept my humble prayers and
best wishes and love for Laurens
people.
Your humble servant,
M. III. FERGUSON.
Herald and Clinton papers
please copy.
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Awarded Scholarships.

The County Board of Educa-
>tion has recommended the APP
pointrnent of Hugh Fuller of
Cross Hill, Frank Crisp of Lau-
rens, Ben Reeves of Eden, a,
Laurens' successful competitors
for the Clemson College scholar
ships. The alternates are c. l..
White of Rapley ]. w. M. Sulli-
van, of Laurens, b. r.. Todd Of
Barksdale.
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END OF BITTER FIGuT.

1.-TWO physicians had long and stub
born fight with an AZ cess on my right
lung" writes j. F.. Hughes of Dupont
Ga, "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come Asa last
resort tried Dr.. Kings New ID scov-
ery for Consumption. The benefit re-
ceived was striking aud | was on nv
feet in few days. Now I've entirety
regained my health" 1t ,nquerg ali
coughs, colds and throat and luug trou-
bles. Guaranteed by Laursns Drug Co.
and Palmetto Drug Co. Price so cents
and $l.00. Trial bottles free.
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THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

The National Diseass is nervous pros
tration. v hat is to be the result OF all
this hurry, worry and work, some
times Over-sometimes undertaking,
always under sleeping, brain and Drawn
in constant state of agitation and un-
rest-sleeping badly, dreaming, toss.
ing, waking? DR.. King has devised a
remedy If used Alright. Kings Iron
Tonic Bltters steadies the nerves,
Sold under guarantee by The Palmetto
Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-03

Cheap Rates to Little Mountain,

On account of reunion New
berry College at Little Mountain,
S. c., August 5th, we will sell
round trip tickets good to return
day of sale at following rates:
From Laurens and Clinton, $I.oo;
Goldville and Kinards, Is cents;
Newberry, SO cents; Prosperity,
80 cents: Chaplin, 80 cents; Irmo,
so cents; Columbia, S 100. No
special trains will be run.
c. II. GAsQUE,
Agent.
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Observation-Disclosures.

At ten thirty last Thu sdsy morning
Miss Blanche Culbertson, The acc m.
plished daughter OF Prof. and Mr'. w. &.
z. Culbertson of Moun'vil and Mr..
Sam j.. Rasor, rising young mer-
chont of the same toan, were united la
marriage, at the home of the bride,
Rev. j. A. Martin, officiating. Mr..
and Mrs Rasor immediately left for q
visit to the various noun ain resorts of
North Carolina.