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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
HARVIE JORDAN
MAKES AN APPEAL.
Issues Letter Regarding
Acreage for 1906.
NO INCREASE is URGED,
Ls. The #stchword Of Every Southern
Farmer be Diversification, Says Presi.
dent of Southern Cotton Association.


ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 12-President
Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton
Association issued a circular letter to
the farmers of the South to-day regard
ing reduction in cotton acreage for
1906.
The letter says in part:
1.-The Southern Cotton Association
will not ask the farmers of the South
to reduce the cotton acreage for 1906
less than that planted in 1905. The as
sociation does ask, and insists with all
the force at its command, however,
that all the acreage planted in cotton
throughout the belt in 1905 be notsin-
creased during the planting season of
1906 Let the watchword of every
southern farmer be diversifcation, and
through that agency produce an abund-
ance of food supplies to maintain each
farm,
The present estimated $1,000, 900
acres planted in cotton is sufficient un-
der normal climatic conditions to pro-
duce enough cotton to meet the de-
mands of the spinners for the Ameri
can staple. Any material increase in
the cotton acreage for 1906 will tend to
stagnate the cotton market and depress
prices below their legitimate value.
The legitimate law of supply and de-
mand is the only true medium for regu-
lating fair and legitimate prices for our
great staple product. >"
President Jordan closes the letter
with strong appeal to the farmers to
plant an abundance of small grain, corn
and side crops and urges them to raise
more hay, cattle and hogs that the
farms may become more self-sustain-
ing,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
MEETING WAS POSTPONED.
County Cotton Association Will Hold Ii.
Meeting Next Saturday.

Owing to the inclemency of the
weather last Saturday only a few of
the delegates to the meeting of the
County Cotton Association were pres
ent when Dr. Fuller, the president,
called the meeting to order shortly af-
ter noon, and on motion of Mr.. j. ID.
Watts the Association adjourned with
out transacting any business until Sat
urday, I6.
AS was stated last week this meeting
is of great Importance. In addition to
the election of officers for another year,
important reports are to he made and
other matters pertaining to the work
in the county, State and throughout the
South, will probably be up for discussion
sion and consideration.
DR.. Fuller and other enthusiastic
members of the Association are par
ticularly anxious to have large at
tendance, a rousing and enthusiastic
meeting. Every delegate is urged to
come and bring as many of his neigh
bors and friends as possible.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Big Auction Sale, Dec. 20.

A week from today George w. Shell,
the hustling broker and real estate
dealer of this city, will sell at public
auction the splendid estate of Samuel
r. Todd, consisting of 113 building lots
and several small tracts from two to
seven acres. This property is located
on Main street, in one of the most de-
slrable residential sections of the city
The sale will take place next Wednes-
day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
A Valuable Horse.

Notice of the purchase of Hummer"
the trotting Stallion, near Fountain Inn,
). G. The horse known as Hummer"
was sold last week by the company,
bringing $4,000. The purchasers are
w. f. Chapman and w. ID. Simpson of
Fountain Inn. He is known as one of
the best bred horses that has been
brought to this country. 18 2t-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
The Visit of Mr.. and Mrs. Joyce

Mr. and Mrs. David il. Joyce, who
were married at Hickory, N. c., Dec.
6, spent last Thursday and Friday i'm
the city, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John M. Clardy. Mrs. Joyce was Mrs.
Mamie j. Banner widow of DR.. Ban
ner of North Carolina, and the mar
riage took place at the home of her
sister Mrs Lucetta w. Martin of
Hickory
After visiting at Coronaca, Mr..
Joyce's former home and at Green
wood and Cross Hill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joyce will go to Mullins, where Mir.
Joyce has resided during the past gcv-
oral years
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
A Creeping Death.

Blood poison creeps up towards the
heart, causing death j. E. Stearns,
Belle Plaine, Mimi, writes that a
friend dreadfully injured his hand
which swelled up like blood poisoning
Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the
poison, healed the wound, and saved
his life. Best in the world for burns
and sores. 25 cents at Laurens Drug
Co. and Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Wins Free Suit Offer.

Master Sewell Gray, son of Mr.. H. E..
Gray, has wonsthe $500 suit of ''Xtra-
good" clothes recently offered by j. E..
Mmter & Bro. to the first boy under
sixteen who should find and identify the
salesman from the Chicago house which
makes the we'll known "Xtragood"
brand of boys AMI children's clothing.
Some days ago, the above named firm
began advertising the approach of the
Chicago salesman, and coupled with the
announcement of his coming an offer to
give, free, any $500 suit in their store
to the first boy finding him. The much
sought for salesman arrived suddenly
yesterday and was almost Immediately
besieged by crowds of boys. After be-
ing recognized, he was followed through
the streets with a greater and more en-
thusiastic escort than even a circus usu-
ally attracts. 19-1t
See Copeland's line of furnishings
q
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
1T PLEASED THE VISITORS.
Nice Sum to be Added to Library
Fund.

From Wednesday until Monday the
Horace X. Turner Art Exhibit at
tracted many visitors to the City
School auditorium where the collection
was well displayed. The exhibit was
greatly admired and every one ex
pressed themselves as delighted with
the display.
A neat sum was realized and as
stated last week the proceeds go to the
school library fund. All those who are
interested in the library greatly appre
ciate Supt. Salley's efforts in its be-
half
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
A Successful Operation.

Mr.. Hosea Thomason, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis last Thurs
day at his home in Youngs township, is
reported to be getting on nicely, the
operation having been entirely success
full. He has been i'll about two weeks,
and his friends and family have been
very anxious over his condition.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Union Meeting.

The First Section of the Laurens AS
sociation swiA meet with Langston's
Church on Saturday, Dec. 80. All
Churches in said Sections are earnestly
requested to send delegates.
PROGRAM.
10 a. m. Introductory Sermon by
Rev. j. M. She'll
Organization.
1st Query: The greatest need of onr
Churches of to-day. H. Drum
mond, w. P. Coker.
Recess.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13

Sr. Deacon; l.. G. Culbertson, Jr. Dea-
con; S. E. Williams and Thos. Cooper,
Stewards; j. Pink Jones, Tiler. After
the election they were legally Install
ed by the old Master, B. L. Henderson.
Cotton is all picked out and pretty
well all sold in this community. Only
q very few holding any at ALL
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
PERSONAL. AND OTHERWISE.

Inc jury HSC was prepared last WeeF
by the commissioners.
Mr.. Ernest Huff of Greenville was il
the city Thursday on business.
Mrs. e. S. Owens has moved to the
city from her home near Barksdale.
Mr.. Carl Barksdale of Clinton, spent
Sunday in the city. 30 8
Mr.. w. H. Geer of The Columbia
State was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis of Gin
ton were, in town Monday.
Mr.. G. B. Taylor of Princeton was il
the city yesterday.
Mr.. 1. T. Bale >tine spent Monday ir
Greenville.
Capt. A. B. Byrd of Belton is visit
ing in the city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Wood of Prince.
ton spent Monday night in the city.
Mr.. Geo. l.. McCuen of Belton was ir
Laurens last Saturday.
Mr.. j. F. Coleman of Greenwood
was here yesterday.
Mr.. Fred w. Green of Greenvlle is
in charge of Benefits bakery.
Senator F. P. MCGOWAN visited Mon
roe, N. c., professionally, last week.
Miss Madge Harris of Youngs visited
in the city from Saturday until Monday.
Mrs. Emma T. Griffin of Clinton is
visiting her brother, Mr.. j. w. Jones.
Mrs. Hale Shands, of Clinton, is in
the city for the funeral of Mrs. Crews.
Hon. F. P. MCGOWAN addressed the
Cotton Growers Association at Green
wood last Saturday.
Mrs. Nathaniel Austin is reported
quite ill at her home a few miles west
of the city.
M. j. H. Nash has sold his place in
Dials township and returned to the city
where he will reside in the future.
Messrs. Will and Cab Martin, promi-
nent and successful farmers of Youngs.
were in the city Monday.
Mrs. Margaret Moore returned to
Greenwood Monday after visit to the
family of DR.. w. H. Dial.
Miss Eula May Kay a charming young
lady of Lowndesville, is visiting Miss
Irene Ray.
Mr.. E, d. Sallenger, travelling repre-
sentative of The News and Courier,
spent Monday night in the city.
DR.. S. A. Boland of Statham, Ga,
was here yesterday on visit to rela-
tives.
Mr.. John A. Pickett, one of the sub
stantiel citizens of the county, was in
the city yesterday from Tip Top.
Mr. John l.. Jones of Rapley was in
the city yesterday and gave us a pleas
ant call.
Mrs. w. c. Irby, Jr., has gone to
Jacksonville, Ala. her old home, where
she will remain until after the holidays.
Returning from the Grand Lodge in
Charleston, Auditor Power will stop
over in Columbia today for meeting
of the county auditors of the State.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darcy p Gray of Will
liamston, spent Sunday and Monday in
the city the guests of the families of
Messrs. w. l.. Gray and j. F. Tolbert
Mr.. John Henry Nance of Cross Hill,
has been receiving the congratulations
of his friends for the past ten days upon
the arrival in his home of fine pair of
boys, who have been named j. H., Jr. 8,
and r. l.. Nance. They are fine little
fellows and are doing well.
Mr.. w. III. Barton, chief assistant in
the office of State Superintendent o. b.
Martin at Columbia, spent from Satur-
day until Monday with his sister, Mrs.
j. G. Daniel of Daniels mill Mr.. Bar
ton has been identified with school work
for number of years, having filled
most acceptably the office of County
Superintendent of Education in Green
vile, his native county, for several
terms.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
AFTERNOON SESSION.

What are the conditions of Church
that has name to live, yet in the
sight of Christ is dead. Rev. BIN.
A. Knight, G. l.. Davis, o. l.. Jones.
End Query: Exegesis 1st Tim. 4-8-
w. A. Moore, j. Cloud Martin.
SUNDAY MORNING.
10 a. m. Sunday School Mass Meet
ing.-T. j. Hughes, Lafayette Bald
win.
IL a. m. Sermon by o. L. Jones.
Ordination of two deacons to follow
sermon.
w D. HAMMETT
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Attended the Grand nduc

Messrs. c. H. Roper, C. A. Power
D. A. CIardy and Solicitor r. A. Cooper.
representing the Masonic Lodges of
the city, Messrs. w. H. Drummond of
wallace Lodge, w. A. Baldwin and L..
t. Brooks of Schroeder Lodge, attended
the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge
in Charleston this week,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Christmas Entertainment.

The pupils of the Ora High School
will give Christmas entertainment at
the school house Friday night, Dec. %.
Admission ten cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Notice OF Stockholders, Meeting

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the National Bank of Lau-
rens, S. c., will be held at the banking
house of said Bank, at eleven O'Clock,
on the second Tuesday in January, 1906
being the 9th day of the month.
JOHN AUG. BARKsDALE,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
Notice.

All persons holding claims against
Laurens county not previously present
ed are hereby notified that same must be
deposited with the Clerk of the County
Board of Commissioners on or before
the first day of January, 1906, as re-
quired by law.
J.. d. Mock,
Clerk Co. Board Com.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13

A well painted house reflects credit
upon the housckccpcr. Use Mastc
mixed paint, "the kind that lasts" is
guaranteed strictly pure; the best re-
suits are thus assured. w. w. Dodson,
Laurens, S. c..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13

l.. & M Paint Lead and Zinc. Wears
~ or 10 years. Saves paint bills. l.. g.
M. costs about $l.20 per gallon. w, l..
BOYD, LaurenS. S. C.. l1-.l3i
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
w. D. HAMMETT.

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, 1905-12-13
They Were Married Here.

Mr.. Clifton G. Caldwell, son of Mr.. j.
Pat Caldwell of this county, and Mrs
Mamie e. Culbertson, nee Miss Redden,
daughter of Mr.. A. F. Redden of Mt.
Olive, were married at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry M. Waight, Mrs.
Wright being sister, in this city last
Tuesday afternoon, the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. j. d. Pitts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13

See our great line of Underwear,
Mems, Ladies and Children's. Ladies'
Vests 15c to $l.00, Chldren's Vests 10c
to SOC, Mems Vests 25c to $1.5O. o. B..
Simmons Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13

See Copeland's line of furnishings.
Some nice Christmas gifts among them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13
SAr*To1r.A.s

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-12-13

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've
a bottle of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house. Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accident of any
sort ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
Iiand, Feat.

Mr.. Nolan's description OF an aero
batic performances was clear enough to
any listener, although his excitement
over 1T led his tongue, as usual, into
unfrequented mazes of speech.
He was a wonderful man, that man
was" said Mr.. Nolan to his audiences.
You'd see him go up Il ladder wild the
ind of it up in the mir and the bottom
OF 1t risting OH kind of a.sofa pillcr.
an you'd say. There's a man going 10
his death
But was lie? Not 3 bit Of it. Amn.y
man that can get such Il foothold Oh
the ali, Wild his hands and be as handy
Wild his feet as a monkey there's -
fear for bim.'-Youth's Companion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
The LRyiah Jenkins,

In October. 1886. ~ rcligiously mind
cd Huckinghamshlrc farmer named
Jenkins brought his firstborn TO the
parish church 10 be christeIled. and
this was to he the name: Abel Benia-
min Caleb Daniel Ezra Felix Gabriel
Hagsai Isaac Jacob KiSll Levi Ma,
noah Nehemiah Obdiah Peter Quartus
kcchab Samuel Tobiah Uzziel vaniali
Word Nystus IecharialI. 1t will be
observed that the III are all ar
ranged In alphabetical order and are
as far as possible selected from Scrip
ture. 1t Was only with the very great
est difficulty that the clergyman dis
suaded Mr.. Jenkins from. doing the
lasting wrong to his child that he had
unwittingly devised. but eventually it
was decided to christen the boy simply
Abel.-Chambers' Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
HAMPTON, PtfOEBUS AND OLD POINT-Conhn1ed

Queen streets the horse attached 10
the phaeton of Captain Reid, bearing
DR.. McAllister, Miss Cosby and the
colored driver. fell, but the occupants
rs well as the horse, escaped injury.
The colored driver had driven to Dr..
McAllister's home for the physician
anu was hurrying back with the doc,
Tor. Miss Cosby had been to n drug
store for salves 20 Dc used OH the
injured child. +
News of the terrible accident spread
rapidly over Hampton and a number Of
the friends OF the family hurriedly
went into the Reid residence to offer
sympathy and the tender of assistance.
No arrangements for the funeral
have been made as yet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
MOZART AT THE OPERA
A" Upronr. nn ovation and Ia Corr
rcction OF mn Error.

hu tproar' an OVATION and the Corr
rcction OF nm Error.
Mozart, being once on q visit Mt Mar
seilles, went TO the opera incognito to
hear the performance of his "Villanella
Rnpita." He had reason to he toll
erably well satisfied till, In the midst
OF the. principal arias, the orchestra,
through some error in the copying Of
the score. sounded n ID natural where
the composer had written d slarp.
This substitution did not injure the
harmony. but gave n commonplace
character TO the phrase and obscrrcd
tile sentiment of the composer. Mozar.
no SOONER heard it than lle started up
vehemcntly. and from the middle O.,
the pit cried out in Il voice of thunder,
,..Will you play D sharp, you wretch
esq"
The sensation produced in the the.
alter may be imagined. The actora
were astounded, the lady who waa
singing stopped short, the orchestra
followed her example, and tile au-
dience, with loud EXPLANATIONS, dc.
manded the expulsion OF the offender.
lie was accordingly seized and re.
quired to name himself. Ho did so,
and at the name Of Mozart the clamor
suddenly subsidized into a silence OF
respectful awe, which was SOON sue.
ceedcd by reiterated shouts OF applause
from NIL sides. 1t was insisted TINT
the opera should be recommenced. Mo-
Fart was installed In tho orchestra and
directed the Whole performance. Thia
time the ID eharp was played III its
proper place. and the musicians them
selves were surprised at The superior
effect produced, After the opera Mo-
Fart was conducted in triumph to his
hotel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
s%curTLINa A SHIP.
Lava Against qThia Crime Have Al
ways neen Very Severe.

Scuttling may bo. defined as the art
OF cutting holes through a ships. hull,
either Cor the purpose OF keeping her
steady, when stranded, by nffiug the
hold with water and thus saving ship
and cargo, or sinking her. In order to
obtain the money for which she is in
Rlred. 1t is the latter form Of scut-
Ting that we propose TO deal with.
\ shipnlaster is monarch OF all lie
surveys when reipote from the land
aud 10 other eail above the boundary
line OF sea and ssy; hence there would
be little difficulty IN his way should
he propose 10 scnttle his ship, either to
injure or TO assist The owners thereof.
For this reason the laws against scut-
Ting have always been very severe all
over the world. by an act of congress
passed in 1904 It was enacted that "any
person. not being an owner, who shall
OIL the high seas willfully anl corrupt
ly cast away, burn or otherwise destroy
any vessel unto which he belongeth,
being the property OF my citizen or
citizens of tho United States, or pro-
IRE the Same 10 DO done, shall suffer
DEATH Engllsh laws were similar.
The last man executed in England for
ship scuttliug was Cooling, hanged on
Deal beach about 1904 for scuttling a
vessel in the Downs in order to obtain
Tie sum for which she was insured.
Less drastic laws prevail now, and The
gravity OF such u case is met by penal
servitude and. the eanceliug Of certiir
Gates should tic offenders be shipmas.
ters or 0fficers,-Iondop Standard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
DIED WITH HIS CHUM.
A Iced of Heroism That stirred an
Entire Army. ~

a Deed of HerOism That Stirred an
Entire Army. /.
In the "reminiscences OF General SIP
Evelyn Wood, himself Il brave English
soldier. n touching Instance OF courage
and self sacrifice is given. One June
day i'll 1885, q detachment OF English
marines was crossing The Woronzow
road under fire from The Russian bat
tcries. MI Of The mes reached shelter
IN The trenches except II seaman, John
Hewitt. As he was running n terrific
roar was heard. His mates knew The
voice OF Il huge cinnon the terror OF
the army. and yelled:
Look out. 1t IS WlIistling Dick"
But ut tile uomen Blewitt was
struck by the enormous mass OF iron
on the knees and thrown TO the ground.
He called TO his special cllum:
"Oh. WEIGH, save me-
The fuse WAS Kissing. but Stephen
Welcll ran out of the trenches and,
scizing the great shell, tried to roll il
OFF his cO,nradc.
1t exploded with such terrific force
That not an atom OF tile bodies of
Hewitt and WEIGH was found. Even in
ihat time when each Hour hud it's ex-
element this deed of lleroism stirred
the Whole English army. One OF the
officers searched ont Welct's old moth
CT In her poor home and undertook her
support while she lived. and The story
OF his death helped his comrades 10
noble: conceptions OF Il soldiers duty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
s%ReoUEsTso 81 HEARTS.
v ~ VL VfT7T~7Fl u - 6
The Dying wish ut Druce and the
cate. of Dgugins.

~ Fate ,Df Dgugtns.
BeQuestss OF hearts have been by no
G q uncommon. 4Richard Occur DO
Lion bequeatiied his heart TO the can
olis OF Roucns cathedral. and in July.
1898, this remarkable relic was once
again brought to light after tho lapse
ca six centuries. The heart, which is
said 10 have been surprisingly large,
was inclosed in boxes OF lead and sill
YER and withered, as it was described,
to tic scmblance of a faded leaf.
Bruce's heart was by his dying wish
Entrusted to Douglas TO fulfill n vow.
which he had been unable TO execute
in person of visiting the sepulcher of
Christ. Douglas. tender and true,,r
promised TO fulfill his sovcreign's last
request and after Bruce's death, hav-
ing received the heart incased in n cas-.
ket OF gold, set forth upon his mission.
Proceeding to Spain, however, he fell
i'll the thick Of q fight with the Moors,
having previous to his final charge east
the heart of Bruce from his breast,
when lie carried it into the ranks of
the infidels. crying. Onward as thou
vert wont; Douglas will follow thee!'
Bruce's heart was aftcrward recovered
by. Sir Simon I.ockhurt, by whom ii
was brought 10 Scotland and buried
along with the boxes of Douglas tn the
abbey OF Mclcosc. When the remains
Of Bruce were disintcrrcd at Dunferm-
line i'll 1919 The brcastbonc was found
sawed through; so NJ 10 permit OF the
removal OF the heart.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
The Heart mn Inner Garden.

He who would have beautiful roses
IN his garden must have beautiful
roses in his heart. 1t Is the inner gar.
den. He must love them well and al.
ways. 10 win he must WOO. rs Jacob
fwooed Laban's. daughter. though
drought aud frost consume. lie must
have not only the glowing imagina-
tlon, the enthusiasm and The passion,
but the tenderness, the thougltfulness,
the reverence of love.-Dean Hole.