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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
CLUB MEN WILL
RALLY FOR TAFT

Especial Correspondence
Wilkes-Barre, Sept.

A mighty host OF stalwart young Re
publicans will assemble here on We'd
nesday, Sept. 16, to ratify the action
Of the convention which placed the
Taft-Sherman ticket in the field, and
to formally inaugurate the campaign in
Pennsylvania to be waged by the State
League of Republican Clubs.
This will be the twenty-second an
nual convention of the league and all
indications point to it being the most
successful in the history of the or
ganization.
Vice Presidential Candidate Sher-
man, Senator Boies Penrose, Congress
, man Nicholas Longworth and John
Hays Hammond will be among the
principal orators at the mass meeting
to be held on the opening night OF the
convention.
This will be the first convention to
be addressed by Senator Penrose for
some years. and by reason of the
prominent part he is to take in the
management of the national campaign
his remarks will have special signifi
cance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03


all the time he wishes, he will no.
scare the game and waste cartridges
by shooting at such long ranges, pre-.
ferring to spend half n day or more in
patient waiting and careful stalking;
but if he is travelling, and is therefore
cramped for time. he must take his
chances, even at the cost of burning
a good deal of powder.
l was finally helped to success by .
characteristic freak of the game | was
following. No other animals are as
keen-sighted. or are normally as wary
as prong-horns; but no others are so
1himsical and odd in their behavior
ut times, or so subpect to fits of the
most stupid curiosity and panic. Late
in the afternoon, on topping rise ]
saw two good bucks racing off about
three hundred yards to one side; |
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
An Easy Way.

"In order to succeed in life," said tn,
experienced person, you must not bt
afraid to make enemies"
"Then," answered the tractablt
youth, you would probably advise m,
to put in some time as a baseball um
pire. Washington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03

Tess - Yes, she said her husband
married her for her beauty. What do
you think of that? Jess-Well, think
her husband must feel like a widower
now.-Philadelph Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03

Tired Tatters-I wisht 1 had money
enuff t patent idee Nv mine. Weary
Walker-Wot's de idee? Tired Tatters
"A noomatic tire fer perlice clubs.
Chicago News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
REPUBLICAN
COLORS ARE UP
Andrews Opens Headquarters
For Presidential Campaign.
PARTY IN FIGHTING TRIM

Pennsylvania viii Try to Excel Her
Glorious Majority Of Hall Million
For Theodore Roosevelt at Next NO
vember Election, With Taft and
Sherman as the Standard Bearers.
The Party Organization Was Never
In a More Harmonious Condi
tion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
Prizes For Clubmen.

Robert B. Habgood president of the
State League, has been here and has
cordially approved Of all of the ar
rangements for the entertainment OF
the visitors. Prizes are to be awarded
to the clubs sending the largest dele
cations and for those coming the long
est distance.
The league clubs are to take con
sptcuous part in the campaign and
will cooperate with State Chairman
Andrews and the various county com
mittees in arranging for mass meet.
ings and providing the speakers and
distributing literature.
Pennsylvania clubmen have a warm
feeling in their hearts for Judge Taft.
whose strong character and sturdy pa
triotism appeal especially to the young
men.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
HAPPIER FARM LIFE.
Farmers Talk of Presidents Plan
to Better Their Conditions.
MAY SOLVE VEXING PROBLEMS

View of Maine cattIeman Who Be-
Iieves Investigation Will Greatly
Benefit-Hoosier Says He Takes a
Bath When Needed - Government
Advice Deemed Useless.
The recent letter of President Roose-
velt to Professor Bailey of the New
York Agricultural college, in which the
chief executive expresses a desire to
become more conversant with condi-
tons of farm life with view to find
ing out whether or not such conditions
might not be improved by national
oversight and assistance, has attracted
a good deal of attention among the
farmers in the vicinity of Biddeford,
Me.
From various parts of the United
States the opinions of representative
farmers on President Roosevelt's plan
for bettering their condition were re-
Gently gathered by the New York
World. The dispatches follow:
Deems Roosevelt Right.
John NJ. Deering of Saco, one of the
state cattle commissioners, says:
Il firmly believe in the recommenda-
tions of President Roosevelt and the
wisdom of his policy of inquiring into
conditions on the farm. The investiga-
tion he has set on foot should be of
great benefit to the farmers and their
families and very likely may result in
the solution of some of the old and
vexing problems of farm life. The
question is one Of national Importance
and IS deserving of the prominence the
president would give It,"
William NJ. Nutter of Kennebunkport
said: 81 am in favor of anything in
the nature of the policy of investiga-
ton with view to Improvement which
the president outlines in his letter to
Professor Bailey. 1 hope and believe
the movement will result in benefit to
the farmer all over the country and
will result in placing him in a position
of greater strength economically and
socially than he has ever been In be-
fore"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
Illf
IS DPRoNeBUcK !.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
BY
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

1898, by G. p. Putnam's Sons
Published under arrangement with G. p.
Putnam's Sons, New York and London
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
JNO. Nj. CANNON.
For the Legislature.

In announcing myself as a candidate
for the House Of Representatives /
deem it but fair to the voters of Lau-
rens county to state that | shall advo-
cate local option as one of the cardinal
principles of Democracy, fair and just
treatment of all capital invested in
public enterprises, as well as all posi-
bic protection and safeguards as are
necessary to the welfare and encour-
agement of the agricultural interests of
State and county. On this platform |
expect to make my campaign and leave
the results to the good people of Lau-
rens county, abiding always the voice
of the Democratic majority in the pri-
mary election. S. r. TODD.
| hereby announce myself candidate
for the lower house of the General AS
sembly, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party, pledging myself to
abide by the same.
CLARENCE CUNNINGHAM,
"Craigends," Cross Hill Township.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Miss Lucille Hix is visiting relatives
in Clinton.
Mr.. Hugh Mahon, of Eden, was
among the visitors in the city Friday
Mr.. Hugh Diver, travelling repre-
sentative for The Greenville News, was
in the city Friday.
Miss Lille Earle Sadler, of Rock Hill, l.,
arrived in Laurens Friday and is visit
ing Mrs. w. H. Dial.
Mr.. Edgar w. Boyd, of Greenville,
has been appointed superintendent of
the oil mill in Clinton.
Miss Lucille Gaines, a charmin
young lady of Greenville, spent Mon
day and Tuesday with her cousin, Miss
Dorcas Gaines.
Miss Net Spratt, of Chester, after a
few days visit to her old schoomate,
Miss Mae Dell Barr, returned to her
home Monday.
DR.. G. G. Albright attended the con-
vention of dentists in Columbia last
week. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Albright.
The Hon. r. Goodwin Rhett, of
Charleston, announces today in The
Advertiser his entry to the Senatorial
contest. See his card.
Mr.. Frank Gonder, of Greenville
was in Laurens last week filling the
place of Operator Nelson at the depot
while the latter was in Asheville.
Mr.. j. A. Willingham, who has been
engaged in painting here for the past
several months, finding Laurens such
an inviting field for his trade, has moved
his family to the city from Anderson
Messrs. A. B. Langston and G. w.
Cunningham, of Madden, were in the
city Saturday. Mr.. Langston has lust
received his TIL. M. degree at the Lou
isville seminary and Mr. Cunningham
his Ph. D. at Cornell. Both are grad
yates at Furman university also.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
Littleton College.

We call attention to an advertisement
of Littleton College and Central Acad-
cmy which win be found in this issue Of
our paper
Littleton College has had during the
past year a patronage of 2S5 pupils,
258 of whom were boarding pupils.
Central Academy is very successful
school of great promise and is one of
the kind so much needed in every State
in the Union. We know of no educa-
tional work that is more desirable than
this Kind.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
THOMAS p. BYRD.
For Treasurer.

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Office Of Treasu-
rer of Laurens county in the approach
ing Democratic primary, and promise
to abide the result of said election.
j. d. MOCK.
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office Of Treasurer of Laurcns
county in the coming democratic pri-
mary election and pledge myself to
abide the result of same
j. WADE ANDERSON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
For Auditor.

At the solicitation of friends hereby
announce myself a candidate for the
office of County Auditor, subject to the
result of the Democratic Primary cleo
ton. WILLIAM II. DORROH,
hereby announce my candidacy for
County Auditor, subject to the result
OF The Democratic primary election.
r. w. NICHOLS.
am candidate for Auditor for
Iaurcns county in the approaching
Democratic primary election and pledge
myself to abide by the result of said
election.
CHARLIE w. MCCRAVY.
| hereby respectfully announce my
self candidate for Auditor of Laurcns
County in the coming Democratic pri-
mary election and promise to abide the
result of said election.
w. LOWNDES FERGUSON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
For Sheriff,

| hereby announce myself candidate
for Sheriff of Laurens county in the
coming Democratic Primary election,
and pledge myself to abide by the re-
suit of said Democratic primary.
j. THOS. PEDEN.
| hereby announce myself to the vo-
ters of LaurenS county for election
to the SherH's office for the ensuing
term, subject to the rules of the Demo
cratic primary.
THOS. j. DUCKETT.
! hereby announce myself candidate
for Sheriff of Laurens county in the APP
preaching Democratic primary, and
promise to abide by results of said Pri-
mary election.
JOHN d. OWINGS.
At the solicitation of many friends
offer myself candidate for Sheriff Of
Laurens county and pledge myself to
abide by the result of the Democratic
primary and to give my entire time and
natural detective ability to the office.
b. A. WHARTON.
! hereby announce myself cand-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Laurens
county, subject to the result of the ap-
preaching Democratic primary election.
JOHN d. w. WATTS.
| hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Sheriff of Laurens
county in the next Democratic primary
and promise to abide the result of said
primary election.
T. p. CALDWELL.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
For Clerk of Court.

| respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for recollection to the Office of
Clerk of Court and pledge myself to
abide the result of Democratic primary
election. JOHN F. BOLT.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the office of Clerk Of Court
for Laurens county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
G.. A. POWER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
w. f. BAILEY.
For County SnncrYisnr-

| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
County Supervisor for Laurcns county,
subject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic primary and if re-
elected will endcavor to faithfully dis
charge the duties of the office.
Respectfully,
H. r. HI1MRERT
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
II. b. HUMBERT.

The friends of j NJ. Summcrcll here
by announce him as a candidate for
Supervisor Of Laurcns county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17

See our line green Porch Shades in 3
sizes, 6, 8 and 10 feet wide, with 8-foot
drop, at prices that will be money saved
for you if you will see our line before
you buy.
S. M. 81 f.. III. Wilkes q Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
Candidates Announcements.
For the State Senate.

hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of the State Senate, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic Pr-
mary election.
JNO. Nj. CANNON.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of State Senator, subject
to the rules of the Democratic primary
election j. H. WHARTON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
For Coroner.

| respectfully announce myself for
reelection to the Office of Coroner for
Laurens county, subject to the rules of
the Primary Election. W. d. WATTS.
| respectfully announce myself for
the office Of County Coroner and will
abide the rules governing the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
Il. 0. HAIRSTON.

At the solicitation of friends hereby
announce myself as a candidate for the
office of Coroner for Laurens county,
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. b. GOODMAN.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17

Extra Fruit Jar Rubbcrs and tops at
S. M. d Il. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
For County Commissioner.

| hereby announce myself acandidatc
for reelection as County Commissioner
for Laurens County, subject to Demo
cratic primary.
w. f. BAILEY.
| hereby announce mysclfa candidate
for the Office of County Commissioner
of Laurens county, subject to the rules
of the Democratic primary.
Il. Med. ROPER.
| hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection as County Commissioner
for Laurens County, subject to rules of
the Democratic primary.
M. w. GRAY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-17
Statement

Of the Condition of The Bank of Cross
Hill, located at Cross Hill, S. c., at
the close of business June 4th, 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04

nifty of the United States. and from any
one of these may any day come the news
of a holocaust shocking the entire coun-
try.
OF course vested interest is always at
stake. Local lawmakers object to en-
acting regulations which deprive land
lords of the use of property which was
eemed good enough when built. hut which
has been outgrown by the gradually
changing conditions of the times 1t is
indeed very serious question how far
local legislators can justly go in ordering
the abandonment of ancient buildings or
this character. But that they have not
yet gone far enough is painfully apparent
every few weeks
The value of human life is rated en-
tirely too low in the United States. We
dies as somewhat in the nature of the
days risks New York especially has
grown indifferent to the spectacle of men.
women and children dying in fire traps
because some landlord has Oyercrowded
the building or has neglected TO enforce
fire regulations. or has permitted ten
ants to Obstruct escapes. stairways and
other means of exits That many times
these violations of the law are deliberate
and are condoned if not protected by
the municipal authorities is fairly well
understood. 1t is a shameful commentary
upon our civilization that these disasters
continue without bringing their logical
preventive. reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Clean the Yard.

Clean odt the back yard. The work
must be done sooner or later. and it is
better done now. That is true of any,
thing disagreeable. If done now it will
not lnger in the background of the con-
seriousness task to be performed
The back yard that remains uncleaned
that holds a clutter of trash accumulated
through the winter. may inadvertently af-
feet the health of the family. 1t will
certainly offend the eye of the neighbors
That back fence hides the trash and
the generally unpleasant conditions of
the neglected yard only from the passers
in the alleyways. 1t does not conceal
anything from those who live alongside
In the same row, or across the alley
ON the other street. The householder who
allows his premises to proclaim his in
difference to the laws of health and the
standards of good citizenship is exposing
himself as negligent and earning the
condemnation of those who strive to at
tain the higher standards
This back yard question is not senti-
mental in the least. 1t is primarily a
practical issue, an issue of health or I'M
whOlesomeness. Disease germs can not
develop or lurk in ambush in a yard that
is kept well raked and trimmed, with the
turf cut and the trash removed. The
circulation of air and the free play of
the suns rays will render all sweet and
pure in any Enclosure. But the damp
cluttered, trash-laden yard will foster
the development of all sorts of unwhole-
some elements and the doctors bill will
tell the story.
One afternoons work in the spring will
accomplish all that is necessary for the
sake of health in most yards. An hour
a week will maintain any yard in good
condition. The city undertakes the re-
moval of trash of all kinds and there
is no excuse for the householder who
neglects his chance to keep his premises
free from refuse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Senator BaileV.

Undoubtedly Texas approves of Mr..
Bailey. The campaign just closed was
thorough for a territory so extensive,
ami the majority recorded for the senator
is very large. He was the issue Ac-
cepting the challenge of his enemies, he
confronted them on the stump and asked
Endorsement of the people on his record,
and has received it. He goes to Denver
at the head of the Texas delegation, and
should play a conspicuous part in the
proceedings Whether this result will
end the warfare on the senator at home
is a. question. His enemies were ably
led, and they made their fight on the
most extreme lines of accusation. They
probably used all the information avail
able, and 1t did not suffice. If there is
to be another move they must make it.
The many Washington friends of Bailey
as man and the host of his admirers
as a speaker and statesman will hope.
however, that this victory ends the home
fight upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Booms, Boomers and Boomees.

Said Judge George Gray at Pittsburg
Saturday night: Il am out of politics.
and | am going to stay out" And yet
there is q Gray boom FOR the Denver
nomination. Headquarters are adver-
tised and glowing bulletins spread before
the public showing the growth of Gray,
and the decline of Bryan. sentiment. BY
whose authority is this being done? Who
is attempting to dragon this excellent
man, who has such true conception OF
the dignity of the bench. and such an
accurate idea of what the anti Bryan
pother means? And who is, or are. foot
ing the bills? 1t costs something TO
campaign in this way.
Only the other day Senator Culberson,
in a statement. sought to put an end to
the use of his name by the anti-Bryan
people. No headquarters have been
opened i'm his behalf. but for a full year
Wall street interests have been booming
him for President. He has seen himself
described as the hope of his party and
the leader of the south. But all the time
he has been Bryan man, conceding the
Nebraskans nomination. and regarding
it upon the whole as the party's best
move.
Senator Daniel also has shared in the
golden CUFF which has flowed in a high
tide from Wall street sources. And yet
he has never made a sign that he desired
or appreciated such attentions. He has
twice supported Mr.. Bryan for President.
and while differing with him now on
certain policies is far from being his
enemy. If the expected happens at Dem
Yer, Mr. Bryan will have no more earnest
or active supporter than the senior SEN
ator from Virginia.
Gov. johnson these past few weeks has
given signs of having taken the anti-Bryan
bait. His deliverances have been more
than receptive. Undoubtedly he would be
happy to receive the Denver nomination.
But he has no fortune. and cannot be
putting up for what is being done in his
name. There are johnson headquarters.
and johnson literature is circulating
like leave hi an autumn wind. 1t is fly
ing high. and going everywhere.
Mr.. Bryan Is not the only person curl
Gus on this subject. Naturally he is.<be-
cause he is getting the hot end of the
poker. But there is quite a general de-
sire to know the details of an activity
which cannot be for the health of the
performers. and which in a suspicious
world finds variety of explanations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Afghans Aggressive.

The Afghan invasion of India is of seri-
Gus prospective as we'll as present signifi-
canoe. The raid cannot be considered as
other than an expression of deep resent
ment the part of the tribesmen west
of the boundary against the presence OF
aliens on the eastern side. In fact, this
resentment is deep rooted and racial. TO
be sure. the Ameer of Afghanistan is. by
treaty. an ally. not to say a dependent OF
Great Britain. and it is assumed that he
has been at least officially trying to sup
press his subjects they have shown
their disposition to cross the frontier. But
throughout the dispatches runs sinister
suggestion that the ameer is not alto
gether sincere in this case. and that there
has been indeed bad faith on his part
toward his ally across the boundary.
The Afghan raids must be considered
in connection with the Kurdish outbreaks
in Persia. against which the Russian
troops have been for some weeks contend
ing. 1t is interesting to recall in this
connection that at the time the kurds
first invaded the Russian sphere of infiu-
ence the suggestion was made that Eng
land might have somewhat the same sort
of work cut out for her on the Afghan
frontier The surmise has proved cor
rect sooner than was expected, and the
only question involved now is how far the
troubles in northwestern India can be put
down without infiaming the antBritsh
spirit which unquestionably smolders
throughout India and awaits only some
'fanatical current to fan it into a confia-
grafton.
In the dispatches occurs particularly
unpleasant suggestion. From Calcutta
comes the news that plot has been dis
covered to murder Europeans by means of
bombs. Many arrests have been made
the responsibility for the plot having been
placed upon the natives. 1t will be inter-
esting to discover. if possible, whether
there is any connection between the Cal
cutta conspiracy and the Afghan out
breaks. Certainly there are mysterious
lines of communication and influence
throughout India which naturally suggest
that such a connection is possible. If it
should prove that the anti-British forces
are striking at the two extremes of the
northwest frontier and the southeastern
metropolis. the government at London
will soon have heavy task on its hands.
calculated to test to the utmost the states
manship of the newly created Marquis
Morley, as secretary OF state for India.