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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
Shooting Scrape Ia GreenyilIe.

Greenville, March &c. Lum Ward,
a well known horse jockey and farmer,
living three miles south of this city on
the Laurens road, was shot and NOR
tally wounded by George Douglass, a
member of the firm of Brisco & Doug
lass, a member of the firm of Brisco &
Douglass, this afternoon at 4.3O. Ward
was carried to tho station house, where
DR.. w. G. Black gave medical atten-
ton. The shot entered the left breast
and was not found. AS soon as the ply
stefan had administered anaesthetics to
the wounded man he told Ward that he
had better prepare his will if he wanted
one, as his wound was mortal. The
will was procured and executed. His
death is likely to occur at any time.
The shooting occurred in the rear of
Smiths blacksmith shop in Laurens
street. Douglass was standing on the
sidewalk when the shot was fred and
Ward was near the real door of the
shop, eight feet away. The men had
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
NOTED EXPERT.
Caryaiho, Who is Known In Connection
With Hayes Case, Visits Anderson.

Anderson, March 10. Mr.. David N.
Carvalho of New York, one of the most
noted handwriting experts in the coun-
try, spent q day or so in Anderson re-
recently.
He was here to give expert testimony
in a reference case in theprobate court.
The case was that of Pickens VS.. Pick
ems, a suit between two prominent citi-
zens of Brushy Creek township, in
which the authenticity of certain pa
pers are involved. The case concerns
only the parties Immediately interested,
and the details are not of public inter-
est.
, MIR. Carvalho has been recognized for
a number of years as an expert on mat
tiers pertaining to handwriting, and he
has served in the capacity of expert
witness in a number of noted cases. He
is generally called to pass judgment
when the authenticity of papers or sig
natures is in doubt. He has made a
study of handwritings, and his verdict
is usually accepted. He was a witness
in the Patrick murder case, which is
now engaging the attention of the New
York courts, and in a number of other
recent cases.
MIR. Carvalho first became known in
South Carolina through his connection
with the Hoyt Hayes case. Hayes, it
will be remembered, was ayoung farm
er in Oconee county. His wife vas
found dead in her bed one morning with
a gunshot wound in her head. HAYES
gave the alarm, and said his wife had
shot herself. He exhibited a note.
which he claimed his wife had written,
in which she expressed the intention of
taxing her life. Hayes neighbors, how
ever, did not believe his story, and he
was tried and convicted and sentenced
to be hanged. Hayes maintained his
innocence, and his attorneys, after fail
ing to get a new trial in the supreme
court, appealed to Governor Hayward
for executive clemency. The note was
placed in evidence, and MIR. Carvalho
was called in as an expert witness. Mr..
Carvaiho compared the note with other
specimens of Mrs. Hayes handwriting,
and declared it was genuine. 1t APP
peared to Governor Hayward that if
the note was written by Mrs. Hayes,
her husband was undoubtedly innocent
of her murder, and acting on this he
committed Hayes sentence to impri-
sonment for life. Hayes is now in the
penitentiary in Columbia, but Governor
Hayward says he intends to give him a
free pardon before he goes out of Of
flee. He has kept him in the ~penitent-
larry because the people of Oconee
county were very indignant because
the man was not hanged, and there
were fears that violence might be at
tempted if he should be released and
should return to Oconee. Practically
all of the people of Oconee county have
believed that Haynes is guilty of the
murder of his wife, and that the note
purporting to be from Mrs. Hayes was
a forgery, and they have placed little
crcdence in the testimony of Mr.. Car
valhc, who said the uote was genuine.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

quarrelled, it is said, and a policeman
was called and two officers, Johnson
and Atkinson, were approaching the
men, and when they were within a few
feet Douglass shot Ward.
Wards DYING STATEMENT.
Ward, while he lay in the station
house, as the physician wrote his will,
stated in a disconnected name that
he and Lawrence Parks, a negro, had
snapped horses, and that Parks had
fused with him. Douglass, he said,
had taken the matter up. Friends of
Douglass stated that two weeks ago
Ward and Douglass had exchanged
horses and Ward became dissatisfied.
Ward was angry with Douglass, it is
asserted, and it is further said threat
ened his life, going so far one day last
week as to enter the stable of Briscoe
& Douglass armed with a doubled-bar
relied shotgun.
Douglass surrendered at once, but
was released late this afternoon on bail
of 1000, allowed by Magistrate Strad-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
SOUTH CAROLINA HAPPENINGS
Briefly Photographed For The
Advertisers Readers.

The grand jury of Darlington refused
to present a true bill against Pegram
Dargan for completely in the suicide of
his brother.
Peter Rowley and Sam Harrison have
been released from the Greenville Jail
on bond, charged with the murder of
Ephraim Hall.
w. Q. Hammond, one of Anderson
county's most prominent citizens and
farmers, died at his home near the city
of Anderson last Wednesday.
Lieut. r. S. Pike, son of the Rev. j.
M. Pike, a well known minister of the
State, died of pneumonia at Fort Rus
sell, Wyoming, last Wednesday.
At a meeting last week of the trust
ees of the University of South Caro-
lima, Mr.. w. H. Hand, superintendent
of the Chester graded schools, was
elected associate professor of pedagogy,
and Mr.. John P. Thomas of Columbia
was chosen to the new chair in connec-
ton with the law department.
Hon. b. A. Morgan, member of the
House of Representatives from Green
vile and n of the recognized leaders
In the legislature, has announced that
he will not stand for reelection and
that he is out of politics. He has been
in the legislature six years and he
stood high as a man and legislator.
May Bishop, one of the actresses
who testified in the Hasty trial at Gaff-
ney, has announced her intention of
leaving the stage and entering a train
ing school for nurses. After completing
her course she will devote her life to
nursing the sick and caring for the af-
fiicted. 1t vas while nursing Abbott
Davidson, her sweetheart, after he was
shot that she decided to take up nurs-
ing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
ONE YEAR IN HEAVEN.
Ia Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Duckett
MoseIey, Called to Rest, Feb. Is, 'O5.

Not dead, just laid away from sight
To slumber undisturbed, through one
long night,
Instead of many brief ones, such as fall
In swift succession DER us, one and all.
If thou art glad to lay thy weary head
Upon the pillow of thy bed,
And loose myself in slumber, where
fore weep
When loved ones rest in Heavens
dreamless sleep?
Believe the Master-o'er and DER He
why we,e,pest thou? Only asleep, not
Not lost, no, just parted for a day
While we make journey on the way;
When evening shadows fall, with warm
desire
We seek own at friendly fire
And find them not, turning toward
Jerusalem
And thither coming, by and by we'll
The ones whom yesterday we left be-
There in the midst of Gods redeemed
Well hear ",Why sought we me? was
not lost"
Not far, just hidden from our eyes
Which wide would open in gladsurprise,
Could we, but for a moment have the
power,
Elisha's servant had upon the tower,
10 know how hes US are our loved,
unseen
Guarding u lives, with shields between
US M the cares and quivering darts
She would fling at our weary hearts.
Close by sides, like s~entinels they
stand,
Keeping the promise of the last COM
mand;
10, | am with you Away, near, not
far"
A FRIEND.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
Notice OF Application for
Charter.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned will make application to the
Secretary of State, for the State of
South Carolina on the 3lst of March,
1906, at 1900 O'Clock M, at his Office in
the Capitol, at Columbia, South Caro-
to be known as ''Spartanburg 81 Glenn
Springs Southern Railway" the line of
railroad of which proposed
shall extend from the City OF Spartan
burg, to the City of Aiken, through the
City of ~Spartanburg and the Townships
of Spartanburg, Pacolet, Fair Forest,
Glenn Springs, Woodruff and Cross An
chor, in the County of Spartanburg,
and the townships, of Jonesville Bo-
evansville, Union, Cross Keys and Goshen
Hill in the County of Union, and the
Jacks, Hunter and Cross Hill, in the
County of Laurens, and townships No.
|, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. z and No. 8
in the County of Ncwberry, and town
ships No. l, No. g, No. 3, No. d, No. s,
No. 6 and No. z, in the County Of
Saluda, and the townships of Blocker,
Elmwood, Moss, Pickens, Johnston, Shaw,
Wards, Wise and Merriwether in the
County of Edgeheld, and the townships
of Chinquapin, Wards, McTier, Shaws,
Aiken and Gregg in the County of
State Of South Carolina, by the most
feasible route. The total length of
which road shall be about 100 miles;
which corporation, if said charter is
granted, will have the power to con
denim lands for rights-of-way.
A written declaration and petition in
accordance with Section 1917 of the
Code of South Carolina, will be filed at
or before the time of the making of
said application.
Witness II hands this Oath day of
February, A. D., 1906.
j. b. LEE,
V. M. MONTGOMERY,
A. l.. WHITE,
w. S. MONTGOMERY,
AUG. w. SMITH,
Il. b. THACKSToN.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
Dear Mother.
Johnston News

while out strolling last evening"
says a reporter, 81 passed a house from
which emanated the inspiring strains
of music from a piano and the throat
of a charming young lady" The only
words the reporter caught from the
song were something about "dear
mother" Passing on and turning down
a side street the reporter saw through
the kitchen window the dear mother
with her arms buried almost to the ell
bow in a pan of dough, the sweat
streaming down her wrinkled face and
the hot range enveloping her. She was
singing: "We'l Work Till Jesus
Comes"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
PERoONAL PUlNIS PARAURAPHED.
Tie Movements of Those You Know and
Those YOn Do Not Know.

Clinton, March 12-Messrs. William
and Roy Copeland were called home
last week on account of the illness of
their brother, Mrs. Robin Copeland.
Miss Wofford of Woodruff is visiting
her cousin, Miss Lou Ellen Wofford.
Mrs. Barnett of Atlanta is in town on
a visit of some length to her daughter,
Mrs. A. V. Martin.
Mr.. John Davis has closed out his
Cotton Exchange to Mr.. E. c.. Briggs.
Mrs. G. M. Bailey returned last
Thursday from an extended trip to
points in Georgia.
Mrs. r. l.. Twiggs of Augusta spent
several days last week with Miss Ell
lene McCaslan.
Miss V. Copeland of Statesville, N.
c., will visit her sister this week.
Miss Ina Vance e~ntertains this eve
ming "At Hearts,"
Miss Katharine Copeland is spending
a few days with friends in Spartanburg.
Mrs. Dorroh Ferguson of Laurens is
expected in town this week to visit
Miss Laura Vance.
Mrs. Jack Young rave a luncheon
Wednesday to her attractive guest,
Miss Lulu Moseley.
Miss Maize Little of Laurens was a
recent visitor in town.
Mrs. Ben Anderson of Moore has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Philson, near here.
DIR. and Mrs. j. @. Phillips gave the
ri Kappa Alpha Fraternity a delightful
reception on Friday evening, March
9th.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
GOOD JURIES.

The juries of Cherokee have removed
all stain from Cherokee's skirts. Dur
ing this entire term of court there has
not been an unjust OIL biased verdict,
and by their fearless a%dherance to duty
have merited the statement from Judge
Memminger that Cherokee county GER
tainly has good juries. "-Cherokee
News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
County Trustees Meeting.

County Superintendent of Education
r. w. Nash calls a meeting of the exc
cutive committee of the County Trustees
association at his office, Saturday,
March II, for the purpose of arranging
ISOLATION March 81.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

Boyd's Cough and Cold Mixture acts
gently on the understanding that
no, other cough remedy does. 1t not
only will cure coughs and colds, but is
recommended for constipation. For
sale byS. S. Boyd, Laurens, s. C. Get
if it does you no good. Positively
nothing injurious nthis remedy. Stiff.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
DIVERSITY.

This is one year that the discreet,
prudent farmer, who possesses a liberal
share of downright ''horse sense"
will not put all of his eggs in the cot
ton basket, but will diversity his
crops. -Edgefeld Advertiser.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
State Press Comment.

CHEROKEE JURY DID ITS DUTY.
Two actors are worth more than an
editor, in the opinion of South Carolina
Juries. Anderson Mail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

Boyd's Cough and Cold Mixture will
cure that hacking cough. Has cured in
cases where others have failed. 1t is
demonstrating and is recommended
for coughs and colds in all stages. No
cure, no pay. Get a bottle from S. S.
Boyd. Laurens, S. C.. Will soon he on
sale at all drug stores. Stiff.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

We are now showing a beautiful line
OF Fancy Odd China. Be sure to see
this line as it consist of the best bar
gains ever offered for the money.
S. M. & E.. H. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

If cotton is king there is no gainsay.
ing the fact that the good old Southern
mule is the power behind the throne.
News and Courier.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

ley. Ward is said to have cursed
Douglass, and is also said to have had a
whip in his hand when he was shot.
Ward was operated upon at 8 80 p. m.
The bullet had passed entirely through
his body, piercing the right lung, but
physicians say Ward will live through
the night. His recovery is a bare pos
sibility.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
Teachers Meeting Postponed.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
County Teachers association has been
postponed from Saturday, March II to
Saturday, March "a.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
AGE OF GRAFT.

Young Mrs. Doughdust-Oh, Jack,
baby spoke his first word today. He
said rake off" as distinctly as you or
father could. Puck.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

In the spring time you renovate your
house. Why not your body? HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea drives out impuri-
ties, cleanses and enrichcs the blood
and purities the entire system. So cents.
Ask your Druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14
NOTICE OF
l.
CHOOL DISTRICT NO. FOJ
DIAL

An election will be held at New Har.
mony Academy, School District No. a,
Dial Township, Monday, March &c, 1906,
to decide whether a tax of Two Mills
for school purposes shall be levied anc
collected in said district. Those in ia,
vor of said tax will vote Eyes" anC
those opposed "No."
1t is ordered that the Board of Trus.
tees shall act as managers of said cleo.
ton, which shall be conducted accord.
ing to the rules governing general
elections. Polls will be open from z a.
m. to a p. m.
BY order of the County Board of Ed
ucation of Laurens County.
II. w. NASH, Chairman.
Il. r.. BABB,
1926 w. p. CULBERTSoN.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

All the new things in Oxfords. It's
worth your time to give them a look.
Copeland.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

If you are troubled with a chronic
cough or only Il slight cough, take
Boyd's Cough Mixture; the only cough
and cold remedy that is a laxative.
Can be had at S. S. Boyd's, Laurcns,
S. c., at present /; later, at all drug
stores. 31-tf.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

This will be agrcatP Panama and Straw
Hat season. We will have them in al
the latest shapes, blocks and prices.
Call early and see them.
Davis, Roper & Co..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

81 w my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores COW
cred my body. l seemed beyond cure.
b. B. b. has made me Il perfectly well
woman Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville,
Mipb
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

New Suits, new Hats, new Shoes,
new Styles in everything now being
shown at Davis, Roper & Company's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-03-14

A man buys a horse or watch merely for his own pleasure or
use. But a man who buys Shoes, Hats and Clothing must
consider both his own welfare and the interests of his pocket
book. His is a double responsibility.
Will you investigate?
Very truly yours,
DAVIS, ROPER & Co.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-17
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"N0 TROUBLE"
To- Change from Coffee to Postum.

Postum has done a world of good
for me,"> writes an Ills. man.
'1'ye had indigestion nearly all nv
life but never dreamed coffee was the
cause Of myStroubls until list Spring
~ got so*badI sw1S il misery all the
>ss.ss>g:s=s g. 80
"A Coffee drinnrrs 1or so years, it.
irrttated my stomach and nerves, yet
l was Just crazy for it. After drinking
1T with my meals, I would leave the
tnble, 60 out anc lose my meal and
the coffee too. Then I'd be 4s hungry
as ever. 81 .zs4=. .. ...
"A friend advised me 10 quit coffee
and us9s Postum said it cured him
Since taking his adp1ce retain my:
food ard get all the good out OF it, and
don't have those awful hungry spells.
Il changed. from coffee to Postum
without any trouble Whatever. fer
better from the first day drank II.
I am well now and givo the credit to
Postum. Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the lir-.
Tia book The Road to- WeIlville Il,
pkgh There's . reason 4
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-17

Here is comfort for the self-respect.
ing American, says the London Times:
Americans may dismiss the idea, if
they ever entertained it, that the peo-
pie of this country regard them all as
in the same boat with the beef trust.
the Standard Oil company, the dishon-
est railway managers and the people
who control the yellow dog" funds.
There are Pharisees and foolish indi-
viduals in all countries. We have
some among us, and as they are gen
orally very ready to talk they prob
ably do some mischief But the mass
of the people understand very we'll
that the mass of the American people
are very like themselves; and that in
America, as here and elsewhere, so
ciety is held together by the Saving
remnant of which our correspondent
speaks-the quiet, inarticulate people
who believe in probity and honor, and
who try to do their duty and to fulfill
their obligations honestly"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-17
BOOKS FOR GREAT COMMANDER.
Library Napoleon Ordered Comprised
Many Subjects.

In 1903 Napoleon formed the idea OF
having travelling library in order to-
make his hours of intellectual recre-
alton independent of rLA exigencies~
of a campaign or the delays of a.
courier. =: $780,
The proposed library was to form
about thousand volumes. The books
were to be of small duodecimo size,
printed in good type, and without nar-
gins in order to save space. They
were to be bound in morocco, with
flexible covers and limp backs. The
boxes for their conveyance were to-
be covered with leather and lined with
green velvet, and were to average
60 volumes apiece, in two rows like
the shelves in a library. A catalogue
was to accompany them, SO arranged
that the emperor could readily find
any desired volume. The distribution
Of subjects was as follows: Forty
volumes on religion, 40 of epic poetry,
40 Of the drama, 60 volumes of other
poetry, 60 volumes Of history and
100 novels. In order to complete
the quota" ran the instructions, "the
balance shall be made up Of historical
memoirs" James Westfall Thomp-
son, In the Atlantic.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-17

New York hasn't lost all semblance
of a country town, remarks the New
York Post. In the first three months
of 1906 no less than 1851 dead ami
mails were found in the streets, be-
sides 1854 stray cats and dogs that
we're taken to the public pounds and
there done to death. That dead
horses, COWS, cat and dogs should so
litter the streets is perhaps not so
remarkable, but it is just little sur
prising that the list should alsok in;
clude pigs (24), goats (31) and sheep
(51), which argues that the city must
still have some of the aspects of a
rural community. 1t is perhaps ger.
name to the subject to add that the
city is advertising a sale by auction
of large quantity of grass, on land
near the new Croton reservoir, said
grass to be sold ''as it stands
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-17

1t was at an afternoon party. The
hostess, anxious for a sensation and
desiring something other than the
orthodox thought reader and the fraud
ulent palmist, engaged troupe of
performing fleas for the entertainment
of her guests, says the London Tattler.
The party was great success. When
it broke up loud wall rent the air. It
was the voice of the impresario frantic
with excitement. What is it? Tell
me, implore you," said the hostess.
"Ach, madam, has lost vun of my
feas. We're has it gomez" At that
moment lady wearing a gray gown
brushed past him. Zach, madam, par
don," said the manager, greatly re-
lieved, lightly picking something from
her shoulder: "vun of my artists"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-17
THE ENTERPRISE. II.
". E. HANNAFoRD, Publisher.
g.. s. w.,
VIRGINIA. . MINNESOTA.
H.. m y&szt&sf
M N@S
The Spelling Of Sweet Corn.

The Spelling of Sweet Corn.
Who that has enjoyed the delights
of peas, beans and sweet corn, picked
in the morning with the dews OF the
summer night still upon them and
cooked while you watt will not
agree with the Tip of the Tongue Man
in The New York Press, who is speak
ing of the difference between really
fresh vegetables and those which have
been gathered even recently? This
is what Tip says: My Jersey farmer
tells why the green corn we get in the
market here tastes like field corn.
The sweet corn loses it's sweetness
before it reaches the table because of
the condition in which it has to be
brought to the market" writes my
farmer. 1T comes in large truck
loads, piled high and packed down.
Stand in the market at night when
the wagons from the farms come In.
If you take the cover off load you
will see sort of steam rising from 1t.
That is the sweetness going up"
find that my farmer is right. Sweet
corn, beans and peas are vegetables
that will not bear prolonged wait
between the field and the pot. Neither
Delmonico nor Sherry can furnish
such peas as the humble man may
pick fresh from his own little patch
in the morning-the ideal time to
pick vegetables. 1t is the same with
corn. 1 have raised many bushels OF
it, but I confess never took an ear to
market. A friend of mine who has
done so assured me that if you lift
the cover from a load of green corn
after it has arrived in the city and
thrust your hand in your hand will be
made uncomfortably hot. The process
of fermentation seems to have set in
already. It seems to me a little in
genuity and experiment would give us
better corn in the market-if not real
sweet corn, at least something which
would not resemble field corn so close
1y that man would have to investi-
gate it's history to know what he was
eating.