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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
WOMEN CUT DIAMONDS.
The Most Delicate Work Is Intnsted to
Feminine Hands.

Women have always excelled in the
art of wearing diamonds, but how many
people know that they excel in the art
of cutting them, too? Yet they do.
Word comes from Amsterdam in the
annual report of Frank d. Hill, consul
of the Dutch port, that in a great dia-
mond cutting factory three women are
intrusted with the most delicate and
difficult part of the processes.
1t is an inn ,rtant industry in Amster-
dam, is di .nond cutting. Thousands
of the gems that come from. the mines
of South Africa are taken to that city
to be split and cut and polished, made
over from rough stone into the spark
ling wellsof light that shine ofwomen's
necks. In this factory where
are employed over 400, 900 diamonds
were cut and polished in one year. For
thirty years only men were employed,
but in 1875, as an experiment, a few
women were taken on and so dexterous
did they proyaethatC now the most i'm
-IpRstanff part, the cutting of the dia-
mond, is done by them.
When the rough gems come in they
are taken in hand by men. They do
the splitting, that is, divide the stones
that have flaws into pure and 6awless
gems. The men do this by land, hold
ing the diamond, which has bten firmly
waxed in a little frame in one hand, and
the other pressing the diamond tipped
tool on the weak spot wheae thedaw is
in the stone.
Then the ONE toxic the divided Sec
lions and perfect them. 1t is a tictlish
task, this diamond cutting and trying
to the eyes. Some of the diamonds are
so minute that 400 of them will weigh
less than half a carat. Yet even the
most infinitesimal angle on their sur
face must be detsted ond cut off. The
diamonds ale still held by being waxed
in a little frame, and before the women
burn jets of gas, ready to be used when
melted wax is needed. For eight hours
q day the women work, skillfully weld
ing their little pear-shaped ~diamon-tip-
ped tools. And they receive for this
work the magnificent remuneration of
From 8 to 20 guilpers ($3.21 to $500 a
week. To be sure, living is not so *
pensive tn Amsterdam as in America,
and these women have an least a pleas
ant place to work in. A shop has been
built for them right on tina quay, close
to the factory, ond they have it all to
themselves and plenty of large windows
to give them light. Fortunately for
them, light is necessary for their.
work.
The stones ere given to the women
in pockets by the fore woman, and if
by chance a woman loses a gem and
cennot find it she must refund it's value.
This cutting is responsible work,
therefore, and it is slow and patient
work.
A good many celebrated diamand
hav passed through this factlry where
the women work. 1t was here that
the victoria, weighing 400 ~carats, was
cut and polished, and the Moguld, 227
carats in weight, and the great Regent
of France, which is now in Louvre.
The Kohinoor was recut here, losing
half it's weight in the process, but more
than doubling it's value.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Cotton Grader and Manager.
Editor Laurens Advertiser:

Editor Laurens Advertiser:
Will you be kind enough to allow
me space to call the attention of the
Farmers Union men to. the fact that
Mr.. j. Wade Anderson has been APP
pointed Trade Agent of our Union to
get prices-and also agent to grade
and manage the sale of our cotton
on each Tuesday and Friday of every
week. l hope our Union men that
are obliged t. sell any of their cotton
and cannot hold will see Mr.. Ander-
son and cooperate with him. Let us
see if we cannot get more competition
in the buying and get better prices
for what cotton is obliged to be sold.
We have arranged with both ware
houses to put u cotton on platform
free of charge for one week with IN
surance.
w. M. IrbS,
Sec. Laurens Union.
Oct. 8, 1907.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Panama Canal..-Erie Canal.

Machinery is digging the Panama
Canal a thousand times quicker thar
the shovel dug the Erie.
Machinery produces the l.. & M.
Paint at 80 times less cost for labor,
than if made by hand.
The l.. & M. gives the best job in the
world, because l.. & M. Zinc hardens
l.. & M. White Lead and makes L.. &
M. Paint wear like iron for 10 to IL
years.
ebrated paint and 3 gallons of Linseet
Oil at 20 cents per gallon, to paint @
moderate size house. If any defect
exists in l.. & M. Paint, will repaint
house for nothing.
Sold by j.. H.. & M. l.. Nash, Laurens
and Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
OUR CROSS HILL NEWS LETTER.
New Store Rooms Occupied. A Farmers
Union Organized. Other News.

Cross Hill, Oct. 7.-Rev. Jonas Bar
clay preached at the Presbyterian
church yesterday morning and evening.
MIR. Louis Hanna has gone to Au-
gusta to attend lectures at the Medical
College.
Mrs Mary Pinson wife of Mr.. John
Pinson. Sr. died last Thursday night
and was buried Friday at the Baptist
cemetery.
Elton Harmon, son of our townsman
MIR. Harmon, has been very ill with
fever. He is some better to-day.
A Farmers Union has been organic
ed here with Mr.. B. p. Watts president.
DR.. Miller's two new stores are occu-
pied already.
Labor is scarce and farmers who de-
pend on picking by the day are having
a tedious tins getting their cotton
picked.
Mr.. Luther Martin has opened up a
stock Of fancy groceries in the Payne
brick store three doors from the Miller
Company corner.
Hill Bros. has received all the neces-
sary machinery and will be able to run
both sections of their ginnery. They
will have a capacity of about one hun
dred bales a day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
kECTORS MEET
! IN NEW YORK CITY.
b ReigeI Resigns Presidency Of Ware
Shoals Mfg. Co. aud bis Father,
Benz. Reigel Elected.


= A meeting of the directors of the
Ware Shoals Mfg, Co. was held in
New York City last week. Mr.. N. B.
Dial was the only local director attend
ing. Mr.. B. d. Reigel resigned as
President and his father, Mr.. Benz.
Reigel of Easton, Pa, was elected
to the presidency.
The question of the $15, 900 residence
built by Mr.. b. d. Reigel for his own
use was brought up. Mr. Reigel stated
that Mr.. Dial had opposed spending
more than So, 500 of the stockholders
money for such a purpose but that he
had expended the larger amount. Mr..
Dial then proposed that the Company
deed Mr.. Reigel for a nominal consid-
Grafton the site for the purpose stated
with .revertalGlause in title and that
Mr.. Re,sJfPay the cost IS the, house.
This was declined. The majority thei
voted for MI. Rcigel to pay 81, 600 pei
year rental for same. Mr.. Dial alone
voted No.
On motion of Mr.. Benz. Reigel, Sr.I
it was ordered that no building other
than those already under construction
be done for the present.
Mr.. Dial was asked if any suits O,
litigation had been begun and answer.
ed "No." Questioned as to when such
action might begin Mr.. Dial replied
that he had nothing to give put fol-
publication at this time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
LOCAL AND Personal MENTION.

1t is stated that Winthrop viii ask
the legislature for an appropriation of
$50, 900. 90 to build another dormitory.
Several hundred students were refused
admission to the college this year on
account of lack of room.
Mrs. Conner Fuller went to Rock Hill
Friday to visit her sister, Mrs. Laurens
Pitts.
A cabinet repair shop in Laurens is
most certainly a pressing need. A shop
where old furniture could be repaired
and upholstered would not lack for pa
tronage.
Mrs. J. c. Darlington and Miss Edna
Darlington came down from Spartan
burg Wednesday to visit Mrs, S. L..
Frierson, Mrs. p. A. Simpson and other
relatives.
Miss Thames has returned to the city
to resume her duties as teacher of kim
dergarten at the Laurens Cotton Mill
school.
Miss EleanorBall came up from Char
lesion a few days ago to take charge
of the kindergarten department at the
Watts Mill school.
A party of Clinton people came up for
Gentry's show Wednesday but arriving
too late for the performance, devoted
the afternoon to shopping in the splen-
did stores of Laurens, where the most
up to date and elegant lines of goods in
all departments are shown.
William Jennings Bryan has been invit-
ed to speak at Sparanburg during the
Horse Show.
The Nathaniel Green Chapter, d. A..
r. of Greenville propose to mark the
grave of Dicie Langston, the Revolution
airy heroine who is buried neal Travel
ler's Rest. Dicie Langston is an an
cestress of the Langston's Of Laurens
county.
Miss Leila Thompson of Spartanburg
arrived Friday to visit Mrs. w. E..
Lucas.
Mrs. j. II. Sullivan is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. r. C. Richardson in
Sumter county.
Miss Rosa Walker of Augusta is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. George Balentine,
who recently returned to Laurens after
a residence of several months in Sumter.
MI. James Shelley returned to Will
mington Monday after spending a day
or two in the city.
Mr.. F. E. Arnold of Hampton, Ga,
is with Posey's drug store.
Mr.. j. o. Stone of EXON section was
in town Monday.
Miss Jennie Willis, of Gray Court,
was in the city shopping Monday morn
ing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
TylersviIlc Personals.

Tylersville, October 8.-Mrs. A. E..
Cleveland and little son spent Thursday
with Mrs. w. F. Cleveland at Hunting
ton.
Rev. A.A. Merritt filled his regular ap-
pointment at Sandy Springs Sunday af-
ternoon.
Misses Lula and Lucy Donnon attend
ed the Baptist Association at Durbah
Creek last week. y
Mr.. j. H, Powers attended the Bap-
fist Association at Durham Creek.
Messrs. Bluford Blakley and Hugh
Donnon were in Laurens Saturday.
Mr.. Roy Powers made a business trip
to Spartanburg Tuesday.
Miss Ella Peterson spent last week
in Laurens.
Mr.. Shell Of Laurens spent SATURDAY,
and Sunday with Mr.. w. d. Byrd's
family.
Miss Lillian Merritt of Laurens spent
Sunday night with the Misses Donnon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Judge Reduces Verdict.
A Certain Cure for Croup.-..Used for Ten
Years Without a failure.

Mr.. w. G. Bott, a Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic in
his praise of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for the past ten years, and
though they much feared the Group,
his. wife and he always felt safe upon
retiring when a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy vas in the house. His
tacks: of Group, but this remedy never
failed to effect a speedy cure. He has
recommended it to friends and neigh
bors and all who have used it say that
it's pnequaled for Group and whooping
cough. For sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
~"PneumOnia's Deadly Work

had SO seriously affected my right
lung writes Mrs. Fannie Conner, of
Rural Route /. Georgetown, Tenn,
chat / coughed continuously night and
day and the neighbors' prediction
consumption seemed inevitable, until
my husband brought home a bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which in
my case proved to be the only REAL
cough cure and restorcr of weak, sore
lungs" When all other remedies
utterly fail, you may still win in the
with New Discovery, the REAL cure.
Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co., and
Palmetto Drug Co. SOC. and 81. 90.
Trial bottle free.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Col. Bryan's Illustrated Book of Travel

The success of Col. Bryan's new
book "The Old World and Its Ways
gives striking testimony to his hold on
the popular mind. 1t %recounts and pro-
fusely illustrates his recent journey
around the world. 1t has been issi.ed five
months, and we are advised that, in q
short period four large editions aggre-
eating 41,oOO copies have been called
for. The report Of agents, which have
been submitted to us, would indicate
that the demand for it is we'll nigh
spontaneous and universal hat it ex-
ceeds that for any other book published
for the subscription trade since the
period of Grants Memoirs" Col.
Bryan's book with like success depends
upon no sympathetic elements for its
strength. But it has on the part of the
people the enduring feeling of personal
confidence in the great moral and in
tellectual integrity of its author.
1t has an equally pronounced admira-
ton for his abilities, and the untiring
energy that enables him to cover the
world in his noted tour-and to photo
graph and describe it in his inimitable
is everywhere regarded, at home and
abroad, as a student Of men and of
government, and of governmental con-
ditions, his observations and conclusions
profoundly interest the people. Hence
the great sale of his book, descriptive
of men and things seen during his not
cd tour around the world and through
the Nations. 1t is ~vitalized by 251 artis-
tic e%ngravings, from photographs taken
by him OF under his supervision, repre-
senting men, places and things that in
terested him and hat specially interest
every American reader. 1t is a most
unique presentation of a wonderfully
interesting Journey that has caught the
great demand. 1t is sold only through
soliciting agents.
The Thompson Publishing Company,
st. Louis, Mo-, are the fortunate pub
fishers. They advertise for agents in
another column of this issue. (
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
How to Cure a Cold.

The question of how to cure a cold
without unnecessary loss of time Is onci in
which we are all more or less interest
ed, for the quicker a cold is gotten rid
of the less danger of pneumonia and
other diseases. Mr.. Is. w. l.. Hall of
Waverly, Va, has used Chambcrlain's
Cough Remedy for years and says: 81
firmly. believe Chambcrlain's Cough
Remedy to he absolutely the best prep
aration on the market for colds. have
recommended it to my friends and they
all agree with me. For sale by Lau-
rcns Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Hope That he Will Accept.

Rev. w. E. Thayer was called to the
pastorate of the First church of Lau-
rens on Sunday last by a unanimous
vote, and it is hoped that he will &C
cept. Bro. Thayer has many friends in
the State who will be glad to see him
identified with US again. The pastorate
to which he has been called is one of
the most important in the State as we'll
as one of the most delightful. Baptist
Courier.
Oct. 3.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Teachers Examination.

The next regular examination for
teachers certificates will be held at
Laurcns Court House, Friday Oct. 18th,
1897.
All teachers, principals and assis-
tants, who have ms diplomas or certi-
%ticates, and who expect to teach in the
County next session, are respectfully
requested to attend this examination.
r. w. NASH,
SIT. County SuDt. of Education
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
The Price of Health e.

"The price of health in a malarious
district is just 25 cents; the cost of a
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills."
writes Ella Slayton, of holland, Ark.
New Life Pills clense gently and i'm
part new life and vigOr to the system.
25c. Satisfaction guaranteed at the
Laurens Drug Co., and Palmetto Drug
Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
They Make You Feel Good,

The pleasant purgative effect expert
enced by all who use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and mind
they create makes one feal joyful.
Price, % cents. Samples free at the
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
NOTICE
County Treasurer.

The County Trcasurer's Books will
be open for collection of State, County
and Communication Road Taxes for Fis-
jealYear, 1907, at the Treasurer's Office
sfrom October 18th, to December 31st.,
1907.
Those who prefer to do so a pay in
January, 1907, with one per cent addi-
tional. Those who prefer paying in
February, 1908, can do so with two per
cent additional. Those who prefer to
pay in March, 1908, to the 18TH, of
said month, al do so by paying seven
pen cent additional. After said date
the Books will close.
All persons owning property or pay
ing Taxes for others in more than one
Township are requested to call for re-
ceipts in each of the several Townships
in which they live. This is important
as additional cost and penalty may be
attached. Prompt attention will be
given to those who wish to a their
Taxes through the mail by check, mon
ey order, etc. Persons sending in lists
of names TO be taken off are urged to
send them early as the Treasurer is
very busy during the month of Deem
her.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Invited TO Speak.

Postmaster Geo. S. McCravy has
been invited by the committee in
charge to deliver an address before the
State Postmasters association at it's
annual meeting during Fair week in
Columhia.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Afflicted With Sore Eyes for 33-Years.

l have been afflicted with sore eyes
for thirty-three years. Thirteen years
ago l became totally blind and was
bllnd for six years. My eyes were
badly infiamed. One of my neighbors
insisted upon my trying Chamberlain's
Salve and gave me half a box of it. To
my, surprise it healed my eyes and my
sight came back to me.-P. G.. Earl,
Cynthiana, Ky. Chamberlain's Salve
is for sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Railway Pumping Station.

The pumping station for the railway
tank, located at the Laurens depot, is
being removed to a point neal the Co
lumbia Newberry & Laurens railroad
trestle and the water supply hereafter
will be had from Little river.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09

The blooming rose is beautiful,
But the blushing bride more dutiful,
All the crimson tint you like to see are
hers
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09

All able bodied male citizens between
the ages of 81 and 60 are liable to paw
a Poll Tax of Loo, except old soldiers
who are exempt at so years.
Communication Road Tax $1.OO in lieu
of Road duty. Road Tax to be paid by
the 1st., day of March, 1903. Other
Taxes to be paid at the time stated
above.
j. ID. MOCK,
County Treasurer.
Oct. 9 1907 I'd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Lovely Dress Goods.

Inspect u superb array of
Fall Dress Goods. Elegance and
distinction characterize our whole
stock. Here you will find great
assortments of the newest patterns,
Weaves and materials. Conserva-
tive, Classical Fabrics are the rule,
but we also have some eccentric
Whims for those who want them.
The quality of our goods are the
highest, but the prices are the low
est you can get anywhere
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09

Prevents and cures constipation,
stomach and kidney trouble. Makes
digestion easy. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 30cts. Tea
or Tablets.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Fetching BrOadclOths.

In an exceptionally large range of the most
fashionable qualities and weaves in black, navy,
in stripes, plaids and checks. Exceptional val
ues at 81. 90 per ward.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Ladies Jackets

An exceptionally fine line
of hobby Jackets; many are
lined throughout with Satin;
in the always stylish black,
tan and brown. Nowhere
can you find values to equal
these at 500 7.50 1000 and
$500.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Superior Black Goods.

You.ean Come to this store and see all that
is new in %Panamas, Voiles, Batiste, Chiffon
Panamas, Serges, etc. An extensive assortment
at $1.00 yard. Also a handsome variety at soc,
75c and 85c. =
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Autumn Silks.

One can do nothing but
admire Silks like ours. Hair
lines, plaids and all the solid
colors in rich, harmonious
hues.
Guaranteed Black Taffeta
at $1.00, and a choice line of
fancy silks for waists, SOC
$1.00.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Fancy SuitingS.

When you see our large line in all the popu-
lar plaids and stripes, you will simply be delight
ed. The superior quality of our merchandise has
always been a matter of comment, but this year
we have excelled all previous efforts. Price SOC,
75c and 81. 90 per yard.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
Ladies Skirts.

We invite you to prove for
yourself the superior mater
ials and workmanship in our
Skirts Of Wolfe and Panama;
black, navy and brown at
500, $50 and 81. SO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1907-10-09
FINANCIAL
OF the City of Laurens, Ending Scptem.
Der 10th, 1907.

CASH RECEIPTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
A Critics Defense.

painter was praising the other day the
artistic taste of John G. Johnson, the Phil
adelphia lawyer. Mr.. johnson has collect
ed one of the finest private galleries in the
world, and as connosseur, is said to have
few living equals.
= "A young impressienist.,, said the painter,
got John G. Johnson to visit his studio
last year. He showed his latest picture
and tried to get Mr.. johnson to buy it. But
said politely that he thought the picture
was not good. 1850
This so-aHneyes-the impressienist4 that
he let his temper get the better of him. He
said hotly:
After all. Mr.. johnson, what do you
know about pictures? You never painted
any,
My dear sir the lawyer retorted, smil-
ing and rubbing his glasses with his hand
kerchief. 7 know bad egg, but never
laid one.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Some Golf Balls.

P. r. o. of London.
Golfers are excited over a ball that has
just been patented, in which what is called
tissue" takes the place of gelatin, which
superseded water the component part
of the middle of the ball. This latest nov
city recalls to me some interesting men,
cries of the original golf ball. For cen
turtles it had been a recognized fact that
golf balls could only be made in one way,
the ingredients being stout leather case
stuffed hard with boiled feathers The
balls were expensive, but as that tended
to keep the game select and aristocratic,
so much the better. In the spring of the
year 1S4S John Campbell of Saddle a
mighty Nimrod of the chase, whose
athletic songs have made him famous
first introduced gutta -percha balls on the
links of st. Andrews. But the golfers of
that day were a conservative race and
preferred the old feather balls. Very soon
however, the cheapness of the new ball
began to appeal to the canny Scot and
the manufacturers of the old feather
balls, realizing that their trade was In
danger raised fierce protest against
the gutta-percha abomnation. Foremost
among them was Allan Robertson, 1.-The
Graad Old Man of Golf" of whom old
golfers still speak with bated breath as the
greatest golfer that ever lived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
On e $50 a Year.

from London Tit-Bits.
> His salary was ESQ year and he had
Just proposed to Miss Clare Lighthead and
beer accepted, and they were both exquis-
itely happy until she said:
And you don't know how lovely our
home will be. George. 1t shall be home,
indeed, for you; place of rest and joy
and comfort! I'll ring the housekeeper up
every morning, and
'The housekeeper?"
Yes, yes, dear. Now, don't interrupt, you
naughty boy. I'll tell the housekeeper to
tell the cook to"
1.-The COOKE"
"Of course; and do hope we can get a
French cook. l love French cooking. And
I'd like the parlor maid To-
The parlor maid?"
Yes, yes; I'd like a brisk, tidy, rosy
checked girl l don't care so much about
the housemaid"
why, my darling. I'm afraid
Now, now. you bad old boy; you must
let your little girl have her own way when
it comes to the house servants. You can
engage the, butler, If you like. and, of
course, you'll get the coachman; but when
it comes to the laundrcss and seamstress
and-why, George, what dreadfully long
face YOU have l don't like it,"
1t looked longer as he sat in his ten-by-
twelve room an hour later trying to figure
OUT how the wages of the cook and house
keeper and butler and all the rest of them
were to be paid on G5 per week. He hasn't
calculated it yet.