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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12
STATE COTTON GROWERS.
Officers Elected at a Meeting Held in
Columbia.

Columbia, February 6.-The annual
meeting of the South Carolina division
of the Southern Cotton Association was
held yesterday. There was a large at
tendance from all sections of the State,
and much enthusiasm was manifested.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
E. d. Smith, president.
E. l.. Archer, vice president.
Il. H. Hyatt, secretary and treasu-
rer.
Members of the national executive
committee: E. l.. Archer, of Spartan
burg, and j. w. McCown, of Florence.
Finance committee: e. Nj. William
son, Wade Stackhouse, J. E. Wanna
maker, j. M. Moss.
The executive committee will be adj
pointed now by President Smith. Hon.
f. II. Weston, who has served so &C
ceptably as secretary, declined r~e-elec-
ton on account of ill-health, and high
tribute to his excellent service was
paid by President Smith and Mr.. Will
hanson.
1t was decided to combine the office
of secretary and treasurer, and Mr..
Hyatt was requested to accept the new
position.
AS delegates to the Dallas convention
the following were elected: Archer,
Smith and j. M. Kenard.
Sat the Dallas convention, on the
18th, Mr.. Smith will resign as national
organizer.
A resolution was adopted calling for
a reduction of 25 per cent. in acreage
ton of cotton purchases by manufac-
turers. A resolution calling for a SINH
lar reduction in fertilizers was also
adopted.
A resolution endorsing the plan of
cotton warehouses was adopted, the
resolution calls on local banks to assist
in this effort. The repeal of the lien
law was also by resolution endorsed.
A weak stomach means weak stom-
ach nerves always. And this is also
true of the heart and kidneys. 1t is a
| pity hat sick ones continue to drug
the stomach or stimulate the heart and
kidneys. The weak nerves, not the or
gans themselves, need this help. This
explains why DR.. Shops Restorative
has and is promptly helping so many
sick ones. 1t goes direct to the causes
of these diseases. Test this vital truth
and see. Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

It's the highest standard of quality,
a natural tonic; ~cleanses your system,
reddens the cheeks, brightens the eyes,
gives flavor to all you eat. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do this for
you. 35c, Tea or Tablets.
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-02-12

We don't believe that we have any
names on our list who do not expect to
pay for their paper, but the U. S. pos
tai laws say that it must be done before
April 1.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Sound. Fish Make.

The horse mackerel, or scad, is said
to grunt. Purring noises are heard
from the cuckoo gurnard when it is
being removed from the water. The
herring, again, is said to emit faint
squeak when the net has been drawn
over 1t, and there are other fishes
which are credited with vocal powers.
Most certain Of all is the case of the
little creature known to many q
shrimper and fisher boy as the hum.
mer, or hard head (Cottus scorpius).
the sea bullhead. which when held in
the hand near to the ear produces so
distinct a buzzing noise that it cannot
only be heard, but felt, since the vi
bration caused by the sound is percept.
ible by the hand. 1t seems to be the
result of fear and comes apparently
from the inside Of the huge head
London News.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
STICKING TO THE POINT.
Tho Question That Won q Good Posi-.
ton For Bow.

The Question That Won Good Posi-.
ton For Boy.
A lawyer wanted an apprentice and
placed an advertisement in the local
paper. A number of boys replied, 50
he gathered them all together in his
Office at once and looked them over.
He found it pretty hard to make a
choice, but at length happy idea
struck him.
"Once upon a time" he said, "a
farmer was very much annoyed by
huge rat that made very comfortable
living by feeding upon his grain and
other products. He tried traps of all
kinds to catch 1t, but the willy rodent
evaded them all and apparently en-.
joyed the game Of hide and seek that
the farmer had devised for it's recrea.
ton. One day, however, as the farmer
turned the corner Of a haystack, car.
rying gun in his hand, he spied the
troublesome rodent at the edge Of the
hay. Instantly raising his gun, he
fired. but the blazing gun wad dropped
among the hay
Here the lawyer stopped, and, look.
ing at the boys. lie said, ''If any of you
want to ask question, write It on a
piece Of paper" Each did as sug.
gested, and here are some Of the ques.
lions that were asked:
"Did he set the hay on fire?"
"Was the stack burned to the
ground?"
did the farmer have his hay in.
sured?"
"Was the fire engine near at hand?"
"Was the rat killed?'
The boy that asked the last question
was chosen because he stuck to the
point.-American Photography,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
sAcKING THE TuILERIEs.
An Incident Of the Revolution Of 1s4s
In France.

An Incident Of the Revolution Of 1s4s
In France.
The sight that presented itself was
the strangest l have ever seen and has
remained in my memory almost as
vividly as If 1t were yesterday. The
magnificent apartments of the palace
were soon filed with as strange set
Of rufaans as you could meet any.
where. 1t seemed as if they were all
mad or drunk, and yet they were as
jolly as sand boys. They seemed posi-.
lively to revel in destruction and to
yell with delight as they smashed and
tore everything to pieces that they
came across. There was scarcely a
picture that was not cut into ribbons,
and ornaments, however costly, were
thrown down and broken to atoms.
While was standing in one of the
grand apartments. looking on in won.
der, little man, with sword almost
as big as himself, stood in front of q
magnificent mirror that reached from
the floor to the ceiling. He surveyed
it for a moment. and then, as though
he were about to storm a town single
handed, went deliberately up to it and
with one blow of his great cavalry
blade shivered it to pieces. AS they
fell ut his feet he put on grand air
and said "La!" as If this was one of
the greatest deeds he had ever accom-.
plished and the proudest moment of
his life.-"Sketches From Memory"
G, A. Storey.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
GREEN THE BEST COLOR.
Saves the Eyes and the Temper, Says
London Doctor.

SovoS SHo 6yeS auo tne temper, Gays
London Doctor.
IF the whole of London were paint
ed green it would have a wonderful
effect upon the health and spirits Of
us Londoners," said one Of London's
leading specialists. "Eyesight and
health are most closely connected, and
among town jewellers eyesight is
steadily deteriorating. Green is one
Of natures cures for worry and ia
tigue. Watch a man who Is worried
or tired out and see how often he
will wander to window from which
he can gaze on a tree in leaf. Instinc-
lively his eyes seek the restful green
Of the foliage. A great deal of the
good obtained from visit to the
country is from the incessant environ
ment Of the green fields and green
leaves.
"a green room, too, is a splendid
thing. I know of case of a popular
actress who could never understand
why 1t was that in n certain room In
her house she could always rest so
much better than in any other one.
She mentioned the fact to me one day,
and pointed out to her that the pa
per and furniture were entirely
green."-London Mirror.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Ready For tho Dollar.

Marjorie. aged nine, had not been
having very satisfactory reports from
school. Her father finally said, "Alar.
jorie, for the first hundred you get I'll
give you dollar" Time went on,
and the reward could not be claimed.
One day the child was taken violently
Ill. Her mother sent for the doctor.
When he had gone Marjorie said.
Mamma. am very ill?''
mo, dear; your temperature is a lit.
tie over hundred, but the doctor
thinks you will be all right in day or
So"
Smiles broke through Marjorie's
tears.
Now, mamma, can have my dol.
lar. Papa said be would give it to me
II could get hundred in anything
DelineatOr.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
A Greater Wonder.

An inspector was examining a very
youthful class of Scotch boys. and
among other subjects he requested the
teacher to ask her pupils few ques.
lions in nature knowledge. Desiring
her class to do her honor, she decided
upon the simple subject Chickens"
Nov. children" she said, 81 want
you to tell me something very wender-
full about chickens"
"How they get out of their shells"
promptly responded one little fellow.
"Well," said the teacher, "that Is of
course wonderful, but l mean some.
thing more wonderful STILL"
There was a silence for few sec.
onds. Then up spoke little johnny.
PLEASE, ma'am, it's mair wonderful
hoo they ever got intae their shells."-
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06

With the empty dinner pail
of the past eight months, the
mills and factories closed, our
millionaires in Europe circul-
ating the money earned here
by the sweat of our laborers,
the banks bullying with money,
the crops of last year good, aud
yet hard times staring us in
the face from every side, while
a republican congress was
busy raising salaries, appropri.
ating our money by the bill
lion no effort made to relieve
the sitution, can the classes in
this great country continue to
vote for party or man who
wishes to continue this condi-
ton and carry out policies of
a man who believes in perpetu-
ating the oppression of the
poor in the interest of the
money power. Can the
farmer, the artisan, the laborer
vote for the continuance of
these things? Will they ask
for a new deal, try something
different, or remain passive or
Indifferent, while the yoke is
being laid more heavily upon
their necks?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
LOWERING THE. FLAG.
Tho Regulation Method Of Half Mast
ina the colors,

ing the CoIors.
The method of showing honor to the
dead through the position Of the flag.
placing it at half mast-it is termed
in naval circles. in the army, at half
staff-is described in article Al, par.
agraph 42S, of the United States army
regulations as follows:
"Where the flag is displayed at half
staff it is lowered to that position
from the top of the staff. 1t is after.
ward hoisted to the top before it is
finally lowered.'' Is
"At military posts" said a sergeant
Of the army recruiting station, where
the flag staff is planted in the ground
1t is usually in two sections and about
eighty feet high. When the flag is
placed at half staff it is customary to
lower 1t to the middle Of the upper
section, which in this case is consider
ed the staff. At forts and other posts
where flags are on top Of buildings the
flag. when placed at half staff, is hang
ing from the middle Of the stat, the
central point Of the flag, the lower
corner Of star section coincidiag with
a point midway between the top and
bottom Of the stan"
when flag is placed at half mast
In the navy" said lieutenant Of the
United States naval recruiting station
"the distance between the top Of the
flag and the top Of the mast is made to
equal approximately the distance be-
tween the bottom. of the flag and the
base Of the mast."-Kansas City Times.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
A Woman's Reason.

"Of all the foolish reasons girls give
for wishing to marry, or rather not to
remain SINGLE" said Miss Afternoon
Tea, II think because she wants Mrs.
on her tombstone is the most inane.
Why should she want it there where
she cannot see It? l would rather
have Mrs. on my visiting cards than
on my tombstone, wouldn't you,
Clarice?"
Eyes, dear, and that reminds me.
asked Jane Smiley yesterday why she
was marrying so much sooner than
she intended when last saw her.
She said, oh, my visiting cards are
almost gone, and do not care to Or
der another hundred of these, so am
hurrying up getting my new name to
have engraved on them."-St Louis
Times.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Tho Gaelic Lanau.a..

The old Gaelic language was SPOKEN
by all the branches Of the great Celtic
race. for, while dialect Of the Celtic
language, 1t was so like the other
Celtic dialects that no Celt would find
difficulty in speaking 1t. Specifically,
1t was the speech Of the Manxmen,
Welsh, Scotch highlanders, Cornish
men, Bretons and many Of the Irish
1t is still spoken in some parts Of Ire
land. Wales. the highlands and the
Isle of Man.-New York American.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
e. D. Knots, Editor and Publisher.

The New York World, which
has been fighting Mr.. Bryan
60 fiercely for many years,
seems almost persuaded to be-
1ieve. at last. In a recent issue,
speaking of the Denver con-
vention, the World said this:
1.-THE World believes the
com mittee on resolutions is en-.
titled to great credit and that
Mr.. Bryan himself is entitled
to great credit for a definition
Of party policies which con.
tains so much that is good and
avoids so many of the dis
astrous plumbers of the past"
That is going pretty far for
the New York World.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
THE TARIFF SPECTACLE E;

The sight of w. H. Taft rum
ming like schoolboy to place
his composition before his
teacher-going to Roosevelt
with his letter of acceptance
is not an edifying on. If w. H.
Taft is capable of being presi-
dent of the United States, he
ought to be capable of giving
his views in his own way, and
not find it necessary to have
them revised, polished and ap-
proved by Roosevelt. If Taft
is to run to the president with
everything, the campaign will
soon become a joke, and if Taft
were president, and Roosevelt
in the African wilds, the ex-
ecutive would be in a helpless
condition with his motive force
30 far away. Certainly re-
pulicans have a right to expect
more independence from the
man chosen to be their leader,
The fact is that Taft never in
his life did anything notable
on his own initiative. He has
never received office from the
people, but always by appoint.
ment. He has been told to do
things and tried to do them,
more or less successfully. AS
judge in the injunction matter
he carried out the wishes of
the railroad managers by i'm
prisioning the strike leaders.
In the various position in the
government service he struck
out no new path, nothing or
iginal emanated from him, and
he was simply a reflection for
the time, of the views of who.
ever was in authority over
him. He has been very plastic
in receiving above him He
served under Harrison, McKin
ley and Roosevelt, three very
dissimilar personalities, with
very different ideas and pol.
icies. Yet Taft was enough
like the Vicar of Bray to take
snuff or not, according as to
whether the eminent gentle.
men above him desired to
tickle their nostrils or not.
There is such a record of
suppliance to make one believe
that Taft has the courage and
independence to boldly tackle
Present-day evils.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Woman's Way.

When man goes out to buy a col.
lar he comes back with collar and
perhaps necktie or two. When a
woman starts out to buy collar she
returns exhausted with new silk
waist. pair Of gloves. some skirt
binding. a cake Of soap, paper of
pins, some window curtains, sewing
machine and a refrigerator. = Mark
Twain.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
A Dry Joke.

"Win you take something to drink? ?"
with pleasure"
The photo was taken, and the sitter
said:
"But what about that little invita-
tion?"
"Oh, sir, that is just trade ruse Of
mine to give natural and interested
expression to the face."-Tit-Bits.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
A Mere Pittanes.

Mrs. Nurich-I told Widow Downes
to send her boy to you and you'd give
him position. Mr.. Nurich-Well,
didn't give him no position. He came
with note from her. an she said in
the note. II must find employment for
my boy, even IL he works for mere
pittance." The nerve of her CALM me
"a mere pittance!'-Philadelp Press.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Consolation.

"Pa," boohooed the chastised son,
IF had let Willie Simmonds lick me
instead of me licking him, would
you've whipped me just the same?
"Yes; but remember that in such
case you would be getting two lickings
In place of oney-Judge.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Realism.

Advertisements on the sceneryw
exclaimed the star. THAT'S carrying
commercialism really too far"
ut isn't commercialism," exclaimed
the manager. 1--WE want the scene to
look like Il real meadow, don't weT'-
London Tit Bits.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
A Martyr.

A Martyr.
The politician had been charged with
perjury.
whats that?" he asked languidly.
Swearing to a falsehood."
"Why, any chump could swear to the
TRUTH" exclaimed the politician. "1'm
the victim Of professional jealousy,
that's what" he added. with manifest
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
In thu Wronn shon.

Mrs. Newlywed-I want to buy
steak. Lumberman-Hickory, oak or
ash? Mrs. Newlywed - Porterhouse.
Lumberman = You'll find that in the
butcher shop. This is a lumber yard
Judge.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Svmnathv.

Archte-Baw Jove, the wind blew
spark from me pipe against me neck
Just now.
Reggie noticed there seemed to
be smell Of burning rubber in the
air.-Pick-Ale-Up.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Tho Heiaht Of Hospitality.

Hewitt suppose that when your
uncle comes to New York you will see
that he Is properly entertained? Jew
ett-Yes; he shall have everything that
his money will buy.-Puck.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
A Distinction Of Terms.

Ibid you say he was a crafty poll
tician?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum,
mot crafty. merely grafty."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06
Anxious.

ANXIOUS,
II feel uneasy about my money"
"Why. didn't know you had any,"
II haven't. That's the reason l feel
nneasy."-Nashville American.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-08-06

Some men earn money. Others
make money. Others get money.-Gal.
weston News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-19
FOR SALE.

Two quarters near LOOMS. one u
near Letcner, oAe ID near Mitchell,
one e and 2quaftrs uear Mt. YER
non, 5. OAK. All in high state Of
cultivation, some of it improved. I
own these Isods, will sell right.
Buy direct and save agents commis
sion.
E L Hosteter.
Waterloo. Iowa.
Reference. First Natnl. Banks,
Mitchell and Mt. Vernoa S OAK,
and Wat rluo, Iowa.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-19
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING EVENT
The Ceremony Uniting Maude Ferris
and Lauricc Vickers Made a
Beautiful Picture.

One OF the prettiest and most
charming Weddings that has been cell
ebrated in Mitchell this season was
that of Miss Maude Ferris, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Ferris, and Mr..
Laurice Nickers, which took place at
high noon Thursday at the Congrega-
tional church. The church was deco
rated very attractively at the altar,
where palms, ferns and a variety of
pink and white flowers were arranged
with taste by Miss Marjorie Ruth,
Miss Lucy Thompson and Mr.. Charles
Weber. Ribbons of pink and white
We're strung in front of the seats oc-
cupied by the relatives. IN advance
of the arrival of the wedding party
a large number of friends gathered
at the church to witness the ceremo-
ny, and with the pretty costumes Of
the ladies the scene of beauty was
complete with the arrival Of the con-
tracing parties.
Just at the hour of high noon, Miss
Marjorie Ruth struck up the music
of Mendelsshon's Wedding March aad
to it's inspiring strains the wedding
party entered the church. Rev. A.
Craig Bowdish appeared first n was
followed by the groom and his best
man, 10y Martin, of Newkirk, Okla
homa, followed by little Herold
Grnnp tho vino hnaror xrl,o ,,,,+ 80,
the east aisle of the church. The
bride accompanied by her bridesmaid,
Miss Wauneta Ferris, a sister, and
Helen Green, who carried the flowers
entered the church and marched up
the west aisle. Following came the
relatives. At the platform the we'd
ding party met and took their places
amidst the pretty array of palms,
ferns and flowers.
The church ushers were Misses
Lucy Thompson, Lois Anderson, Me-
LISA Walrath and Grace Bliss.
The ceremony was performed with
impressive effect by the Rev. A. Craig
| DONu1oL, pooGOA vi LAO SOA6lCSdIAOA
al church, and it was a pretty service,
in which the wedding ring was used.
The responses of the groom and his
bride were made clearly, and the GER
emory vas indeed a very pretty one.
During the ceremony Miss Ruth play
ed softly on the piano and this added
much to the effectiveness of the af.
fair.
With the ceremony concluded the
wedding party went put by the wes'
aisle and carriages were taken ant
driven to the Ferris residence OF
Fourth Avenue west.
The ~bride wore a gown of whit,
chiffon satin with lace and gold trim
mings and she carried a bouquet o
bridal roses. She presented a pictur
of loneliness as she assumed the vow
of matrimony. The bridesmaid wor
a gown of pink silk with pink chiffo.
over dress. and she carried pin.
roses.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-06-19
Reception at the Home.

Immediately after the ceremony at
the church the wedding party and
relatives and a number of friends re-
paired to the Ferris home on Fourth
Avenue west where a reception and
luncheon was rendered the bride and
groom, the party being received at the
door by Misses Una Smith and Lucy
Thompson. The decorations in the
rooms and on the table we're pink
and white. A very dainty luncheon
was served by Misses Lillian Bras,
Lois Anderson, Mabel Maynard, Grace
Bliss, Helen Hoon, Melissa Walrath
and Lois Wiltse, the invocation being
given by DR.. H. S. Wilkinson.
There were many beautiful pres
ents given the bride in the way
of cut glass, silverware. linen
and many other articles of use
fulness and beauty. She has
made her home in Mitchell for a
number of years and is beloved by a
large and admiring circle OF friends
for the splendid virtues Of young wo-
manhood that she possesses and for
her cheerful and pleasant races She
is a very capable musician and has q
splendid talent In this direction. Mr..
Vickers is a we'll known young gen.
tleman Of Mitchell, and is the assist
ant cashier of the Western National
bank. He is an energetic young man
who has the full trust and conf
dence Of the officers under whom he
serves in such a capable manner. His
integrity and high character are
strong assets in his career and these
he guards jealousy. Both young
people are highly and deservedly pop.
ular and will be good acquisitions tc
the young married people of the city
MI. and Mrs. Vickers departed on
the afternoon Milwaukee passenge,
via Pierre for the Black Hills country
and on their return will be at home tt
the friends after July Is. The brides
going away gown was a brown chifor
serge.
DR.. and Mrs. G.. E. Martin, Of New
kirk, Oklahoma. John Webster, O.
Hurley, Mrs. Roda Dawson and Mis-
Daisy McCauley, Of Carthage, Johl
Vickers and daughter, Sadie, of Alex
andria, Thomas vickers, of Ethan.
All the friends in the city vii
join in extending sincere congratula
Il f30no IN uhioh rho Do-.h,s..- -.
J heartily joins.