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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12
Hon, e. ID. Smith,
Magnolia, S. C.

Magnolia, ). T..
Dear Sir: | see interviews with yo,
in the papers as to the amount of the
tag tax along the line of your phone
conversation in Columbia a few days
ago, but the line was busy at the time
and your voice very indistinct, was no
sure l heard you correctly, and only
press of work has hindered this writing
Eearlier. Am getting frequent inquire:
from boards of trade, chambers of com
merce, etc., of other states as to the
amount, but did not answer as believ
ed it for speculative purposes. How
ever, the news men get reports from
State treasurer and incorrect reports
sometimes get in the newspapers.
The amount, however is not less thar
stated and about the same as last year
we think at least $10,0 900 of this comes
from increased sales for cotton seet
meal, which for "stock food" pays the
tax this season for the first time. Their
the statesmen and manufacturers of fer
tilizers say that anticipating orders
they supply themselves with tags
kn";"; ling that if not needed they can be
.edeemed after Nov. 1st. and they ad
NIT aggregate sales to date considera
bly, less than last year. Soyou correctly
say that these sales are not reliable in
dication of the amount of fertilizers
really used any given season. In the
effort to reduce cotton crop, which
means so much for the South, should
"stand pat" on it or let narrow selfish
considerations of supposed present gair
wreck their own and best interests OF
entire country for years to come.
Yours very truly,
H. M. STACKHoUSE. 4"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12
Prize Winners.

The New York Salvage Company of
fered prizes for efficient service, to its
sales people during the Hub Sale.
The prizes for the first week were
won by Mrs. Gritton, Misses AWE Ma
haffey, Beta Meredith and Clara
SwitZer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12

The past week has been splendid for
the Hubs big sale, cool and no dust and
plenty of goods. From the crowds of
people who attended it would seem as
if nothing would be left for the second
week but there is just the same.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12
SERIOUS STOMACH TROUBLE
CURED.

was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets cured me. Mrs. r. Y. Williams,
Laingsburg, Mich. These tablets are
guaranteed to cure every case of stom-
ach trouble of this character. For sale
by Laurens Drug Co. and DR.. B. f.
Posey.
35-4t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12

Now is the time to buy your Easter
suit; no trouble to find what you want
if you come here. You must see our
$40 suit, it is the talk of the people
j. E. Minter e Bro.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12
Letter From Clemson.

In reference to the report of the in
creased use of fertilizers, President
Smith received the following from H.
M. Stackhouse, secretary of the fer
tilizer department, Clemson Agricul-
tural College, who has charge of the
tag department. This letter is in re-
sponse to the inquiry made by him, in
reference to the large sale of tags.
Clemson College, S. c..
March 90, 1905.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
of the skin of any sort, instantly re-
lieved, permanently cured. Doan's
Ointment. AT any drug store.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

Mr.. Nat Bolt of Greenville was in
the city on Monday.
Prof E. r. Aycock of Clinton, was
in the city on Saturday
Mr.. M. A. Summerel of Belview,
was in the city on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Workman of
Clinton, were in the city on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Drummond of
Lanford were in the city on Wednesday.
Messrs. bucket Young and Rob Crisp
of Cross Hill were in the city last week.
Mrs. Wheeler of Grecnville is on a
visit to her sister Mrs. j, H. Sullivan
Messrs. M. T. Simpson and Jack Ma
thews of Cross Hill were in the city last
| week.
Miss Grace Simmons is on visit to
her uncle Mr.. Joe Simmons of Green
wood.
Mrs. Oscar Babb has returned from
visit to her mother, Mrs. b. C. Hart
of Cokesbury.
Clinton will play Laurens on the 14th
instead of Cross Hill, as reported in
last week s issue.
Mrs. w. B. Owens and Miss Ellene
McCaslan of Clinton were in the city
shopping last week.
Among the visitors to Laurens on Sat
urday were Mrs. j. E. Hendrix and Mrs.
S. l.. Crisp of Cross Hill.
Miss Katharine Ball of Charleston is
expected in the city tomorrow to visit
her Grandmother, Mrs. B. w. Ball.
The Euchre Club held one of it's most
delightful meetings at the home of Miss
Tallulah Caine on last Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. j. Y. Darlington returned from
Baltimore on Monday, accompanied by
Mrs. Darlington and his mother Mrs. S.
d. Darlington.
Judge r. c. Watts stopped over for
day or two in the city on his way
home from Greenwood where he held
Court last week.
Drs. Ferguson, league, Hughes,
Dial, Slayer and Christopher will leave
to-day to attend the State Medical AS
sociation now in session at Greenville.
Mr. j. P. billiard of Tylersville, was
in the city on Friday. Mr.. billiard has
not entirely recovered from the fall he
got during the snow in February but is
still improving.
Mr. r. l.. Walker and daughter Miss
Mary Sue, of Enoree spent Sunday in
Laurens. Miss Jessie Hix drove back
with them to Enoree but returned to
the city on Monday.
Rev. Mr. McLees at Presbyterian Church.
Rev. R. G. McLees, evangelist of the
Synod of South Carolina, is conducting
revival services at the First Presbyte-
rian Church. Services are held at four
O'Clock in the afternoon and 8:15 in the
evening. Mr.. McLees is a very at
tractiva cDeakor ond hoe n foro;bIo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is the natural, never
failing remedy for lazy liver.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12
Rev. Mr.. McLees at Presbyterian Church

Rev. r. G. McLees, evangelist of the
Synod of South Carolina, is conducting
revival services at the First Presbyte-
rian Church. Services are held at four
O'Clock in the afternoon and 8:15 in the
evening. Mr.. McLees is a very at
tractive speaker, and has forcible
manner of presenting the truth. This
opportunity to hear him should not be
allowed to noco
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-04-12

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds; the big colds that end in con-
sumption and death. Watch the little
colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
CAMP HARDEE WILL HONOR PRESIDENT
 DURING VISIT HERE

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet erans, will turn out in body to extend welcome to President Roosevelt on his visit to Birmingham, October "A. and will present to him a handsome badge ''as a token of appreciation of his kindly feel ing and noble bearing toward our eiti- zenship.'
 This was decided at the semi-monthly meeting held yesterday. The meeting was one of the best attended and more business was transacted than at any meeting this summer.
 The resolution providing for the pre- sentatlon of the badge was introduced by J. c. Abernathy and it was carried unanimously. It is as follows:
 Resolved. That Camp Hardee tender to President Roosevelt on his visit to our city a badge of this camp as a token of our fraternal feelings and appreciation of his kindly spirit and noble bearing to- wards our citizenship.
 In order to further provide for the part Camp Hardee will take in the reception to the President the Rev. Dr. M. H. Wells introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously carried
 Whereas. The President of the United States is to visit our city soon.
 Be it resolved, q) That the members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the teachers of the city public schools was held yesterday morning at the High school building The teachers listened to two addresses, one by Principal Cunning ham and another by Superintendent J. H. Phillips.
 MT. Cunningham took for his subject "rhe Influence of Geography in Our Local State History" He began by trac- ing the development of settlements first in South Alabama, then in the Tennessee valley. later the compromise between the two influences at Cahaba, and the ulti- mate location of the seat of government at Montgomery, as middle ground between the two sections. The territory now known as the Birmingham district was then without an attraction.
 The speaker traced the geographic causes which led to these historic facts. One of the initial causes he said was that South Alabama was prairie or clear ed land, ready for farming purposes, while the Tennessee valley was densely wooded. He also followed the changing of the people from agricultural to mining and numbering pursuits. He outlined the several new conditions which brought the mineral section of the state into notice, and changed Jefferson from the least sig nifcant county to the most important in the state. He insisted upon the teaching of geography in it's casual relation to the events of past and current history.
 Dr. Phillips then addressed the teach CTS on the subject "The Practical Econo- mics of the School Room"
 In the beginning he defined the meaning Of the word "Economics,' and traced it's etymology from the Greek word "oikono- mia" meaning domestic economy" He said that the good teachers must be a good housekeeper. There is just as much difference, he said. in school rooms in homes, In cleanliness, arrangement of furniture and expression of taste in dec oration The expert teacher is an artist from the standpoint of economy-economy of material time and energy for herself and the class.
 Dr. Phillips mentioned the enormous waste and careless use of books by chil- dren and urged the teachers to set an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

The deal on First and Second avenues in which the Illinois Central is supposed to have acquired considerable property was the feature of the real estate market yesterday Trading for small amounts in residence property was active and a considerable amount of property of this grade is changing hands daily The ac- tvity of the market is well distributed over the city.
 The most noticeable feature of the market during the past two months has been the manner in which the suburbs have been represented. Real estate in a!i of the suburbs has advanced remarkably in the past twelve months, and this has caused a considerable amount of specu- lation In suburban property especially in North Birmingham, Ensley and Bes- semer.
 One of the local real estate agents in remarking on the condition of the local real estate market said that it was ao-
 vancing nicely at every point and that there would be very noticeable advapce in both suburban and city property in the next twelve months.
 The local building circles have been in an excellent condition during the past week. Friday was the only day in which building was not in an active condition. The building is still generally confined to repair work but the people are demand ing that the repairs be made and there is large amount of it going on Deeds for the following transfers in local real estate for amounts over $10OO, , were filed in the probate court yesterday; J. c. Curry and wife to B. A. Thomp- son, lots and 4. block 3O9, Bessemer; consideration, $5000.
 Ross C.. Smith and wife to Jobbers Warehouse and Terminal company, un- divided half interest into and to lots in and to an undivided half interest in lots 8, and 10, block 93 Birmingham, con- sideraton, s500o
 B. M Allen to NJ. H. Hurst, two acres in section 12, township 16, range west; consideration, s4500
 T. S. Kyle ct al. to Palace Livery com pany. lots Il, 12 IS, block Ss; considera- tion, sl0,000.
 A. S. Wynn to Adelaide E. Bowron, part lots 3-4, block 663; consideration. $4500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
CITY TEACHERS HELD
 MEETING YESTERDAY

example and urge pupils to be careful. He said a child could not long keep his self-respect if he used a torn. disfgured book. He also reminded the teachers of the importance of saving paper and not littering the room and streets with it.
 The speaker reminded the teachers of the fact that there is an art in teaching, and that the teacher who repeats a num- words .'attention please" will encourage disorder by her strenuous efforts to keep order "The real teacher" he said, 'is quiet, patient and persistent. She knows how to stimulate children to work and how to get prompt, willing and accurate compliance with all her requirements. She is consistent in requiring, accurate in di- recting and kind but prompt in correcting Love for childhood is the keynote to good teaching, and where this note is dom- inant all other notes will be in harmony with it.
 He mentioned the work of the teacher in assigning lessons. He also reminded the teachers of many of their important duties to themselves to the child and the school board. His address was quite lengthy and in 1t he reviewed in care fu and scholarly manner the theories which should and could, he said, be put into practice by the teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
THE AGE OF SPECIALISTS.

That the day of the ''al-around man" is gone for good and the age of the spe- cialist is here to stay, finds one of it's most convincing proofs in the remarkable growth and progress of the Peters Shoe Company of St. Louis. This company conceived the idea early in it's career that specialization in the manufacture of shoes would enable them to obtain the highest uniform quality for the time, labor and money expended. They have held to that idea and proceeded along that line ever since. As natural consequence their workmen today represent an army of trained specialists-every man giving his entire time to the one particular thing he is best adapted to do. The phenome- nal growth of the Peters Shoe Company resulting from an adherence to that well defined policy, has been startling. even In this day of rapid business develop
 ment. Today they enjoy the distinction of being the largest shoe specialists in America. Since 1895 they have erected and have in full operation seven speciality factories, each one under the personal supervision of superintendent who is thoroughly familiar with every detail of shoe construction. The facilities thus af- forded enable them to combine more style and quality on their Diamond Brand Shoes than can be found in any other
 make of similar price, and also explains why their shoes received the highest award at the St. Louis ., orlds Fair An other indication of the ever increasing popularity of Diamond Brand Shoes is found in the fact that the shipments for 1905 have shown a steady gain of $1OO ,O0O every montl--a gain great that 1t would be impossible, were 1t not that Diamond Brand Shoes represent the high est point of perfection in shoe making.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

ports? The entire foreign trade with any port, both ways. becomes at once laid upon the mercy of the local interests. and the local influence with the land carrier, unless Congress has power to regulate the land carrier in behalf of justice to states and communities of the interior. We are dealing with system of laws
 The question of federal regulation of interstate commerce was a union ques- tion in 17S7. and it remains a union ques- ton. The forty years last past the pro- yincial status of the southern states will be lifted and the union rights of those states restored by such regulation of interstate commerce as the regulation which will insure the national right of Mobile to Chicago exports and imports. as the regulation which will insure to New Orleans and Galveston their natural rights to Kansas and Dakota trade, out to sea and in from sea.
 There is no question of states-rights involved in federal regulation of inter- state commerce that is not favorably af- fected. States-rghts is an ascending and not descending principle of American government and all the tricks of abbre- viated statecraft cannot reverse that fact. The state of New York is more powerful in every civic characteristic now relative 1y to the federal government. than she was the day she ratified the federal con stitution in 17S8, reserving the right to secede at will and without prelegislation. The states of Texas California, Ohio are as fixed in their autocracy, in relation to the government at Washington, as Ger many or France is fixed in an autonomous relation to the map of Europe. All par ties may unite and elect MT. Roosevelt as often as the interest of society may be promoted by his occupancy of the Presidency, and still the education of the masses continues to raise them rela- lively higher than the office of President ascends upon the growth of the country Educated masses more and more depend upon themselves in community organiza- tion for happiness and less upon their agents who administer civic trusts
 JOHN WITHERSPOON DU BOSE. Montgomery. October G. 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

Of the camp join in extending coroiai welcome to the nations chief executive and that we turn out in body to wei come him. (2) That we invited all con federate camps in Jefferson county ana all Confederate Veterans not members ol any camp to join us in paying our re- spects to President Roosevelt. (9 That we extend a cordial invitation to the ladies of Brig Gen. John w. Busn staff, the ladies of Camp Hardee and the United Daughters of the Confederacy to be with us on this occasion tD That all veterans wear their full uniforms and crosses of honor"
 The meeting was well attended and much interest shown. Comrade Arnold delivered an address telling of personal experiences in the war.
 The matter of erecting shaft on the Confederate lot in Elmwood cemetery was turned over to Pelham Chapter. United Daughters of the Confectionery It will take up the matter and if it is decided to erect the shaft will secure the subscrip- tions.
 Adjutant Darby and Quartermaster Thrash were appointed to secure per manent hall for the camp. After other discussions and the transactions of rou- tine business the camp adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
FOR SALE.

$S500-4th ave. 18th and 18th, 50x140. $11,000-lmproved lot. 5th ave-. 22d and 23d. $5000-Improved. 9th ave- 26th and 27th $15000-Bargain Northside corner; 100x140 $17.000-Fine corner, 20x240 $5250-Lovely new Norwood home. $35OO-l1th ave, near 2Sd; improved; !;
 50x240.
 $2S50-24th st., near 11th ave; 9OxlS0 $2S50-Lovely N 17th st. Groom cottage. S2650-3d ave. corner: Groom house. a700-Newly painted. papered; D corner $4600-Neat South Highlands home; deep
 lot.
 $lO5O-Pretty Richmond place lot S3oo-Large modern home, 1 block Five
 Points.
 $7500-New, attractive home; S. 12th st. $6I50-Mountain ave. home. sSOOO-25 acres, West End; lovely home. s225o-lOO feet front on car West End;
 5-room house. S25oO-5 acres l block car. Kingston.
 We still have on our rent list some nice dwellings and stores.
 MCCONNELL & ANGLIN, PhoneS l523 201S Sd Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
KEEPING STREETS
 AND ALLEYS CLEAR
ALL LITTLE BRIDGES FROM SIDE WALKS TO STREETS IN DRIVE WAYS MUST BE REMovED-Po- LlcEMEN ASSISTING.

With moving day" practically over the city presents an unusually clean ap- pearance for this season of the year. This is attributed to the work of Street Commissioner McCartin, who has not only personally notified movers that they must clean up behind them, but has secured the services of Policeman Thomson as a special officer to make arrests when there is fragrant violation of the law.
 During the time that Policeman Thom- son Is cooperating with Commissioner McCartin 1t Is proposed to have every wood incline from the curb to the street proper removed and a vitrifed brick or stone incline, beginning at the inside line of the sidewalk substituted. By enforc- ing this law the commissioner expects to prevent the stopping up of gutters dur ing big rains.
 The names of every person in the city having these small wood bridges not over a foot wide to lower automobiles or ve- hieles from the top of the curb to the street has been secured and the special officer has seen nearly every one and notified of the requirements. Failure to comply means arrest, but so far it has not been necessary to place any one under bond.
 "The street commissioner Is also giving much attention to new building work. He has instructed all contractors to have their men keep the sidewalks and streets as clear of debris as possible. When he notices that his requests have gone un- noticed the special officer is dispatched to the scene. In this way it is possible for pedestrians to pass along almost ev- cry sidewalk in the city, even though two or three new buildings may be in course of construction on single square,
 Alleys are also on Policeman Thomsons 5 list. Only yesterday he found 1t neces- sary to order Second alley cleared up to- day. It is practically impossible between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, he says. His attention has also been called to Instructions at Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
FOR RENT-NoRTHsIDE.

FOR NT.-NORTHSIDE. 2404 4th avenue rooms. 1900 9th avenue, 12 rooms. 2i09 9th avenue. s rooms. 2409 9th avenue, s rooms. 2222-24 7th avenue, rooms. 620 1Ith street. 9. rooms 1205-7 18th street rooms
 SoUTHSIDE. 1923 1lth avenue. 10 rooms 1100 12th avenue. 12 rooms l626-2S 12th avenue, rooms. 2200 14th avenue, 10 rooms Sl4-1S 18th street, rooms 900-o1 18th street, rooms. 1215 18th street. 9 rooms 1894 Avenue R. rooms. 210S Avenue 1T. ' rooms. 29l6 Avenue G, rooms 1921 Avenue l, rooms 1900 Avenue I, rooms Nazeema. Wacauma Avenues, rooms. We also have nice houses at Woodlawn. East Lake and West End.
 STORES. 1st avenue, 17th street. Brick store. Five Points 90I2 Avenue A. 2l09 Morris avenue. 13 North 20th street. 23l9 2d avenue. 1919. 19191a 4th avenue. We also have nice properties for sale. If you want to buy a home or rent A house, call on us. We write all kinds of insurance, make bonds, negotiate loans. etc. UNDERWATER REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL CO,
 A. D. SMITH, President. Both phones SIS. 2os-2loN. 2lst Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
THRILLING MOMENT.
Narrowing Experience of Deep Sea Diver Who Narrowly Escaped Death.

Robert Shackleton, writing in the Octo- Der issue of the Technical World Magazine on 'Deep Sea Diving says:
 It was at an English lock that a diver was working at massive gates, when current, caused by the shutting of the gates for his inspection, sucked him off his feet and he felt himself being drawn between the smooth gates with nothing at which to grasp. And with the shut ting his air hose and life line would be cut as with knife. But, in flash. came inspiration. As he was swept through, he took his hammer and held the iron head between the closing gates, and hung there. He dared not signal to be drawn up, for to tug at him would mean death. But the men above quickly realized that something was the matter, and they swung the gates open again, and not till then did they slow draw the diver to the surface and to safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
sl.Ooo.oo.

The above amount was paid to Mrs. .. c. Bray c1 Cusseta, Ala, in 5 days after the death of her husband by M. R. Buckalew. Sec. and Treas, of the Chambers County Division of the Mutual Life Industrial Asso. citation of Georgia and Ala bama, for his policy in the aoOVe division. Read her certificate on page 10 and see what it had cost him to leave her this amount of money