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FARM LOANS. Before You Buy or Sell any Kind of It (Mil Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. G Arlington & Co., Laurens , S. C. The Greatest Game on Earth! Mrs, Wiggs and Panic, Palmetto Drug Qv VOL XIX. LAURENS, 3 O.. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3. 1QQ4 NO 26. PLEASANT EVENT AT MOUNTVILLE. Birthday Dinner Given to Mrs. Bunlap. BY HER CHILDREN. Attended by a Large Party of Guests. The Home or Mr. ami Mrs. Unfug Duu Iap the Scene of n Brilliant Social Function. Mr. and Mrs. Rum? T. Dunlap are noted all over this county for their sumptuous hospitality, and all who ure so fortunate as to receive an invitation to their comfortable homo uro suro of a warm welcome and "pleasant, time." Bat never before have their hospitable hearts conceived so perfect an enter tainment as that of tho 21st ult., given in honor of the 08rd birthday of their mother, who is at all tlmos the rao<t honored member of their family. They delight to give her pleasure and thoro for i sent out invitations to many of her friends for this date. Mr. Dunlap is ono of the very few youag men of today who retiin and live on the lands originally granted by the King of England t ) his aocoitors long before tho Rovolu'.i'in, defending to him through a long line of Dunlap;. Hei9alsoone of another "fiw" who make firming pay and can give so much pleasure in his home. On this day of diys the 21st, tho homo was in its gala auire. The ha11,decorat ed wi'h various native evergreens, pre sented a choerful we c line, the dates 1841 and 19)4 indicating bho number of years that this youthful 1 joking matron claimed for her own Ono oould haiddly realize that she had a right to the olaim. Parlors were grac-ofully draped with ivy, darkened and lighted by un que candelabra and reflected by a grand old mirror, both c'o-cended from Mrs. Danlap's grandmother. The ef feot was most pleasing and furnishod just tbe oorroot light for o'd friends to meet and talk of "Auld Lang Lyne" and might account to to ne ni'nds for the kind remark cf a guest: "that ho had never seen so many pretty old la dies together" Mrs. Dunlap met us with her usual smile of wolcome conducting us into the cloak room whore we forthwith for got u?he silver threads among tho gold" of our heads, lo3t our dignity and b^gan to exclaim ia delight at so many faces familiar in the past, but now scarcely recognizable after tho lapse of so many years. We fell upon each other's necks and ' did not weep, but smiled quite audibly and chatted, not after the approved style, but ac cording (o the dictates of our hoirts all aglow with pleasure. After an hour dinner?that most Im portant function?was announced and all proceeded to the diniug-room where an ante-bellum dining took place, ts they did whan "we were young." The usual decorations wore here, making the room a picture, with chini, glass and'sllver ware In tho glow of the (>.'{ candles mou'did by tho deft hands of Mrs. Dunlap hers?lf, and supported on a beautifully decorated stanl, which answo-od the same purpose on hoc wedding table noarly forty years ago. It goes without saying that "the table fairly groaned under its load of good things." Time has dealt gently with Mrs. Dunlap. One could easily suppo3* her an older sister in this p'oasant homo. She is full of life and energy with good prospects of realizing at least a part of the many good wishes of the day, such as "many returns," thatsho "may liva another sixty-three yoarg," that sho may "have another birthday in July," etc. Many birthday offerings woro brought to this feast of good things, both use ful and ornamental, but all of equal value to the appreciative recipient, be cause each conveys to tho heart an idea of the esteem in which ehe is held by her friends. Several were unavoidably absent and therefore are losors. Those present were: Mr and Mrs John C. Davis, Mrs Era ma T Griffin, Mrs John T Robertson, Mrs G W Shell, Mrs B F Pylep, Mr and Mrs. M M Teague, Mr and Mrs Oree well Garlington, Mrs Orrah 0 Peako, Mrs Wna A Shand, Mrs Joe Phinnoy, Mra T S Lhagston, Mr B J Langston, Mrs Elolse Shell, Miss Elizaboth Shel', Mrs H A Teague, Miss Alma Shell. Mr Allen Shell, Miss Fay Hudgons, Miss Willie Phlison, Dr A Fuller, Mr and Mrs W Hale Shand, Mr and Mrs J N Wright, Mr and Mrs A J Smith, Mr and Mrs Tom Bailey, Mr and Mrs Add Boyd, Miss Mary Doran Bolt, Mr J J Pluss, Mies BessieToaguo, Miss Aman da Motes, Miss Caroline Wood. Glancing at the list one sees that there were several pretty and grac3ful young ladies among tho.se present and they gave some fine music which addod much to tbe pleasures of the day. J think one lady voiced tho feeling of all when she said 'tis worth fifty dollars to be here to-day. Lsng Hvo Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap and long live tho dear mother to bless this home with her prose noe. A Guest. To the Farmers of Laurena C >.: Last year 1 used two sacks Royster Guano, bought from R. P. Mtlarn, by the side of another flrst-olass guano, and was indeed highly pleased with the Royster. Will use it again. Respectfully submitted, M. H. F?R?U80Jf, Ex-Coronor. AMONG OUR FBJENDS. Mr. J. Andy Jou?s was In the city this weok. Mr. It. P. Ad*ir, of Clinton was in tho city Monilay. Mr. Pot Maddon, of Cross Hill, was in town Monday. Mr Rhett Fuller, of Mouutvillo, is iu tho c by. Mm. W. E. Lucas will leave this wook for a visit to New York. Mr. B. A. Anderson, of Waterloo, was in town Monday. Mr. C. P. Wilson, of Alma, was in tho city Monday. Mr. DjPas*, a prominent young law yor of Spartanburg, was here Monday. Mr. lt. L. Gray, of Gray Court, was here Mondey. Mr. Entrokin, of Gray Court, was in town Monday. Mr. It. J. Pattorson of Enoree was in tho city Monday. Dr. J. J. Boozer was in town Mon day. Rov. Rob?W Adams went to Green wood and proachcd for the Presbyte rians Sunday. Messrs. Ed and Gus Chapman and Dick Brown were in the city from Cro33 Hill ye6t3rday. Mr. S. J. Simpson, one of tho lead ing lawyers of the Stato, from Spartanbu rg, was in tho city Monday. M i*s Margie S illlvan, who Is teach ing a*. Lane*, S C, spent a few dtys with her parents, Mr and Mrs. W. D. Sullivan at Tumbling Shoa's, and J re turned to her -i'Ii id' Monday. Next week tho Arm of Brooks & Jones will iui\ke announcement concerning builders' supplies. Meanwhile, they have much to interest farmers for the coming planting season. Mr. Brio Hardy, formerly stenogra pher for Mr N. B. Dial, has resigned his position there and accepted a posi tion In the II ay wood High School, at Clyde, N. C. Sells Fruits and Confections. Jsmes Christos has opened a lino con fectionery aud fruit storo In the corner room of the Bailey Building, formerly Brooks & Jon?s stand. Everything dainty in fruits aud sweots, fresh and tho host, may b2 obtained from him. Soe his annoucoment later. Goes to People's Bauk. Mr. W. R. MoCuon, who has been book-koeper at tho Furniture Factory is now olloctinj clork for tho People's Loan & Exchange Bank. Mr. McCuen Is a first rato businees man and tho Bank is lucky to obtain his services. In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes? Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Mlnter gave a delightfbl tja last Friday evening at thoir honn la South Harper Street, the guests of honor baing llev. and Mrs. Wilmot S. Holmes. The follow ing ware prosont: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Holme5, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Calne, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clai*y, Mr. and Mrs. A. ?. Giay, Miss Emily Meng, Miss Josio Minter, Miss Besslo Todd. Dr. O. A. Eilet, Mr. John Hix, Mr. Albert C. Todd, Mr. R. F. Fleming._ Makes a Good Showing. The Bank of Fountain Inu at the end of its iir.st year shows deposits of $30, ?80.89 and $2,250. of undivod profits. Tho capital stock is $15,000. This is an excellent showing and means that tho bank has good management. D. M. Garrett Is president and Robert W. Davis Is cashier. Mr. Davis was form erly assistant cashier of the National Bank and the success of the Fountain Inn Bank is no surprise to those ac quainted with his ability. Going to Market. Next week D. A. Davis and W. H. Anderson of Davis, Ropor & Co, will leave for Now York and other points for their Immense spring stock. Noth ing but the right thing will be bought by them and the trade of Lmrens County can safely place the patronage in this ever growing and popular firm. They want business and are willing to do the right thing to got it. HOME PEOPLE ENDORSE OUR NEW DISCOVERY. Nature's Remedy. For all Biood Diseases, I;oblugs, Plmplo?, Eczema, Swellings or offen sive eruptions. Will you test It at our risk? A guaranteo goes with each bottlo at tue Laurons Drug Co. and Dr. W. W. Dodgon's. Old Hickory. Strength for the weak; comfort for the strong; pleasant and harmless in vlgoration for both. Rich and mellow, pure old Kentucky Whiskey. On sale at all dispensaries. Adv. Shaw's Pure Malt. Its value in sickness has been tried and proved. In the homo it is not safe to be without it. Absolutely pure. On sale at all dlspensaric s. Adv. Cross Hill, S. C. A nlco residence, modern Improvements, including a barn, servants' house, etc shaded with beautiful old oaks and all splendidly lo cated. The dwelling is al most new and contains 8 well-arranged rooms. Lot 1 1-lOaores. Great Bargains. We also offer one store house in the town of Cross Hill at a great sacrifice. It will pay you to look into t his effer at once. J. Y. Garlirigton & Co. Stocks Bonds. Real Estate and In surance, Laurens, S. C. DEATH OF MUS. JANK WKIulIT. Au Aged and Much Esteemed Lady Well Known Here. Mra. Jane Wright died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Little Sat urday morning. Had sho lived a few months longer sho would have heen 72 years old. She was buried in the ceme tery hero at noon Sunday, a large num ber of relatives and friends attending. Rev. W. B. Duncan conducted the ser vice. Mrs. Wright was tho widow of the late Mr. Z. F. Wright, a prominent and highly respected oitlzon. She was the mother of Mrs. G. F. Littlo with whom she was living in theTylersville neigh borhood, Mr. William Wright and eevcral other sons. Mrs. Wright was a member of tho Methodist Church. She was a good woman, loved by a largo circlo of ivl i tlves and friends. Was n Charming Social Event. Miss Willlo Jones ontcrtained In honor of her guest, Miss Carrie Jones, oINowberry, last Thursday evening, and tho affair was very delightful to all the guests. They wer ? Mi-ses Cor rle Jones, Joste Hinter, Emily Mong, Helen Goggans, Joslo McSwaln, LlMer Slovens, Bessie Todd, Louise Rlchey, Saidie Richer, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Holmes, Misses Marigene Caino, Nellie Bolt, Lillian Vance, Lillian Irby, Mr, and Mrs. R. F, Jones, and Messrs. Al bort Todd, John Garlinaton, Vance Ir by, Jesse Vance, Gtorge lla'le, Dr. C. A Eilet, Augustus Simmons, Jeff Ad ams, W. H-Gilkorson, Jr., R. F. Flem ing, J. W. Dunkl'n, O. A. Anderson. A Knox Hat will Improve your ap pearanco. Get It at Copland's Trousera for tho Knee?dy 11 ?lf the men you know need trousers. We have them in all the best st . les and lowest pricos. Davis, Ropar & Co. A new line of "Waik-Over" Shoes jii9t receivod at Copeland's. ONE CENT A WORD LOST last Monday, or.o milch cow, dun colored Jersey, white spots on logs and in forehead, short horns. Address, W. G. Martin, Wato-loo, S. C. Perrons who left work with tho Wil liamson Jewelry C ?, may obtain it by calling at Dr. B. F. Posey's stora, Wanted-To hire a mm to blast out a we'.l. Apply to G. A FULiLiEK, Alma, S. C1 For Sale?Three head of muieo and one horse cheap. R. P. Milam Wanted?A ?rst-class milch cow. C. C. Feathorstoue, I.aureus, S. C. WAN TED ? Persimmon, Dogwood Hickory and Holly Logs Freight paid on carloads. Jamas Cockshott, Char leston, S. C. FOR ALDERMAN. Augustus Huff Is hereby placed In nomination for Alderman, to till tho vacancy in Ward 6. Voters ok Waud 6. FOR ALDERMAN. T. H. Nelson is horehy nominated for Alderman, to fill the vticmey in Ward 0. Citizens of Waud 0. DOWN DROPPED COTTON YESTERDAY. New York Market Los) $4.30 a Bale. GREAT WAS PALL. Sixteen and Hah" Was the Price Here. Week of Sensations iu the Staple ? Nobody Knows What Is to Bo Expected. Cotton dropped 8(i points under the c'oso of Monday's market InNow^York yesterday?$4.30 a bale. The prico on the stroet hero was 104 cents yesterday morning, but this was before tho New York slump. It will be below that to-day unless the New York market recovers. May and July passed 17 cents for tho first time in 29 years in Now York Monday. Tho time has come when nobjdy knows anything about tho market and the man who glvos advic? is a?not a wise man. Punca-i Clark's entertalnmont con sisted of spo ialties and thoro were no acts or words during tin performance that any lady could tako olTonso at Many of the spectators wore disap pointed, ro? havirjg gono there with the ido.i th.. wo/ a regular can-can performance.- Aurora (Neb.) Sun. At Oopera House, Friday night, February 6th. Beautiful lino of Ladies' Waist goods and Kmbr lidories just received. You can't offOrd to miss seoing tliein, and when you see thorn here you Know it is right. D.ivi<, Hopor & Co. COMMON PLEAS IM SESSION. Court Jogs Along Slowly trying Civil Ci'.sos. Absence of witnesses and slow lav - vers has kept tho Court of Common Picas busy d >ltig nothing most of Iho tiuio since tho olvll jury ('eck? t ? t1 taken up Monday nforniiur. Judge Townsend is doing tho best possiblo lo push the business along. The Judge Is populsr with everybody In Lauren?, and presides la a manner to make everybody satis?ed. Tbe ease of Pope it Ellis ?>t ilnsl Shlppy it Wright resulted in a mis trial. Ahmt $100 was involved. Tbe oourt if dow engaged in trying the Providence Machine Co. ?giiins1 Mrs. M. Ei Browing. ITEMS FROM PEA RIDGE. Bad Death of an Attractive Litllo Ulrl ?Other Nows. Pka Ridge.?Our community was very much saddo ied by tho death of little Prances, oldest child of Mrs. ?Linie Abrams, aged 0 yoars. Sho was a very sweot and lovablo child, beloved by all who kno v her. The boroaved family have the sympathy of tho entire community la their bereavement. Little Joe Abrams is very sick at this writing, but is thought to be im proving. Wo hope he will soon bo Wo'l again. Mr. and Mrs. lvlney of ILit Cava, N. 0., who hive bjen visiting relatives and frlouds bore for tho p:i?t few W? eks have returned home after a vary pleas int visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Slom visited Mr. J. P. S oan's family Sunday ovmlng. Oar farmoi'3 are still picking cotton. We had a vc -y heavy rain horo last Saturday. joe THE GREAT RED TAG SALE Closes Saturday, Feb. 6th, 1904. J. E. MINTER & BRO. FOR CORONER ONE CANDIDATE IS OUT. Qosblp About ili^ Coining Campaign? Who Are Mentioned for the Various OfllccS. The Qrjtowdldato to bo announced Is MajOv* M. H, l?\rguson, who will on for Coroner, an oilioo whloh ho for morly h >ld. Oownor Watts will pre sumably ben candidate for le-eleoHon. Magistrate Wo t Donnon, who was talked of for County Auditor, will no', be a candidate. For the Sheriff's oillee, the name of County Commissioner John LT, Hunte-, of GoldvUle, is mentioned as a possible candidate, in addition to tho considerable number that have a - ready b jon refer)od to in > hese co1 inn 8 The Clinton Gazette commends tho suggestion of The Advertiser that some mm frorn the Southorn pirt nf the county should run f >r t!io legisla ture, snd mentions Mr. K. V McQnown. Mr. McQuown is one of Tin: adver tiser's oldest and longest tried friends and The Advertiser is ghvl to soo his name brought forward promino I by the Gazette. Our nccom dished court crier is a good in in and oltizon. If tho now judicial circuit* aro ar ranged by the legist itur^, Mr. Co per will have some* one t o boat from Green wood, Abbavlllo or Newbsrry. Mr, Cooper is very popular In (1.-conwo id, which is now in this olrouit, IIo went to school in Greenwood oninby and h.is a largo acqhilntahoe mi th; far shore of tho Sa'u la, It is v-pirtod that It?iseveU has or der* d hi ? g ;ng in this S a u to puS oul a o w.d'd ivo tw Congress lu o.ioh dls triet, an I a white o^ndidjtte nt that. Why 11 > 's * volt should prefer a white in in i i uui explained, Distutohis fron Washing ?u sa-' that Tlllm in, Latim?i%, Upward and Willlo J Dos arc to b: ha del sgates .it largi from South C tr >!ini to 'ho D >m oratlo Ni tlonal Convention. Of course they know all about it In wishlngl in, where/South C.vro'.lnloris mostly ex pi\ss'th jlr opinions. ?'? According to thj Columbia -tito, the onemies of the dlsponsary sysbain arc delighted that L. J. Williams has left lue Board of Control, Tuo State says that hu is tho oieau st and nb est man that mis bean omnooted with the dispensary. tt> far as Tub Adverti skh know*, not a solnt IIa of ffclso ?n diic'. has over boon ch ir^o 1 a r ilnsl him, snd ho certainly h is ability. the a.dvkrtiser would 1 Ice t) have from p?op!o all over tho couoby u> - gostions of good mon for tho leglsla tore. Wi iio briolly, on a postal onrd Ifpreferrol. Writers musbsond their names with communication, hu thoy will bo held in oonlldonce if tli y s 1 de sire?-or they may so'gn them for pu!>!i eatlou, When "Walk'OTOi'" go on trouble goes 1 If, So; them at Copeiaud, I ft We do Not Wish 8 To Appear Persistent 9 Or to annoy you about the matter, annoy you about tne matter, but there is no doubt about your needing a pair of DUTOHESSTROUSERS Dutchess will please you every day; At home or abroad, at work or at play. Guaranteed as they are, what more can you ask? To show them is ever our pleasant task. Our counters are loaded with the newest patterns; all stylish and nobby, and move serviceable than any other make. The prices are surprisingly low. (10 Cents a Button; #1.00 a Rip.) *****!*****.* *************** TRI RUTE OF RESPECT. * * *********** * **>* 414 ***** Qraycourt, S. C, Jan. 23,luOi. R solutions of Schroder Lodge, No. 144, A. F. Mi \Vh< r< us, ii ha ? p'ea ed the Almighty Ruler of tho Universe to remove, from our mi 1st bo tho Cries lal T.o.lge above, o)r hol vet Brother, Williams Owlnjjs, w io died on t!io 21st instaut, in the ninetieth year of hia age, like a sheal of corn in it? season. IIo was our oldest member; he loved our Order an I prac ticed its teachings. Therefore, ba it? Resolved, by Schroder Lidgo, No. I I I, A F. M., tha', in his death wo h ive lo t cue of our most nob! i Craftsmen, ind ih it -.v ? will endeavor to follow his example, as he acted upon tho Square towards all mankind. 'Ihat a blank page of our Minute Hook I) ? lusci h d t > Iiis memory and a copy of these Resolutions b3 furnished to his family. L. C. Dor roh, B . T. Shell, Eflle 0wings, Committee. COUNTY LICENSE. The following License Feesfor hawk ers and paddlors for Laurens County was ad pted by the Countv Board of Commission rs at its annual mee'ing on January n. 1934, for the ensuing vear as pr ividod by law; Fooj l'.'.ddl m'.s, ra 'dloine or mer ohnnlise,.$ l?00 Peddlors,) horssteain,. 40 00 Ted Hers, 2 horse toam,. 50 00 SlOVO Range or oilier Stoves, 1st wagon, . 75 0.) Bach additional wagon,. 50 00 Clocks, one team,. 50 00 ISioh additional,. 30 00 Light ilng Ko ls, is wagon, . f>0 00 13 -oh ad lltlonal. M 00 Spi etaclos, foot,.. 30 00 Spectacles, with toam, . 10 00 Sewing maoh n >, ono wago j,. 70 03 Bach additional,. 50 00 Piano, organ, I horso team,. 10000 Piano, organ, '2 horso team,. l?i?? L'oonso Issued will ba good until l>o cinb r 31. IIW4. Tlio word wagon in a 's any volilole used in tlio trafllo. It i-; the duty of mag str.it. sand con* stablos to demand of any peddler Ills license and to arrest any p;ddler not having license, oxoopt persons exempt by law, R. 15. HUMBHRT, Supervisor, L. C. tfosaer Babb, John if. Hunter, Cou ity Commissioners. J. D. Mock, Clerk. C A K 1> I 1? A T E H ? Announcements und ir this headin 4 nut ;t bo accompanied by tho fee, Tiiroi I)>l Ur.s All 1 ?111 10111 n'.s to run until aflO? the first Priiiiary.l POR CORONER. M 1 My fi'i iud? of Maj >r M. II. Fergus m, from every Township in tho County, have solioitod him to beoome a onndidato for Coroner at tlio iioxfc Primary Klootiou, and ho has oousintod. Ho will abtdo tho rules an 1 regulations of s i id Pr ni try. Friends.* Only It'salts Toll, rhere is Itttlo or no difference in tho 1 ipoarauoo of ilou-', butthorc isallthi difTorena? In the world in tho remits. '?Ciiiton" II)tir will produce light, white wholes mi-) bread?you know from sad experience juat what other kinds will d >. Per more broad and hotter broad, use our (,Clifton'' every time. T, N. Barksdale, M. II. Fowler. FREE!! 100 IJoxcs of tho Famous Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic. "HIND!PO" To Be Given Away SATURDAY In order to demonstrate the wonder ful morita of tlio abovo remedy wc want, ovory one sull'oring from Kidney or Bladder troubloa and al Nervous I) sordora such as Nervous Debility, N. rvoua Exhaustion, SleoplofS'ioss, 1)1 Kg 11 s?, C oudy Brain, Lost Vita ity, &o, to corao to our store and a low us to propone 'hem with a regular ">) cts. Box of Hindrpo tho Now Nerve Tonic I,ml [< id ney ('uro. u ihisoul and bring to our store. LAUREN5 DRUQCO., The Druggists. L turons, sc. FOR SALE! 23 11. 1'. engine and boiler, la good ropslr. Also, 21 aero lot of hind on Sullivan street, suitable for building lots. POit RENT. 5>Room cottage on Hampton Street. S-Kooin house, on W. Main Stroet. POR SALE OR RENT. 0*rOOm hoiiso on West Main street, ii room hou a Oil Hampton Slrcot. POR SALE, 10 sharOJ National Bank stock. 10 sharoa Enterprise I l ink stock, ? shares I.a ireos Cotton Ullis stock. 188 sores 'and In Jacks Township. 15 acres bottom hind near Liurens. m r (tin house on Jones Street (i room house on East Main Siroot. 8 room house on Nort h Harper St. 3 store lots in Clinton, S. C. M. L. Copeland, REAL ESTATE, STOCKS, BONDS. PIRK INSURANCE. OASTOHIA. Bw? tho 1 he Kirtd Yon \\m Always Bwj?bi Ulgnattro , of t*U&*2> THE BIENNIAL BILL HAS PASSEi Now the People Will Ifav( a Chance. LEGISLATIVE WOliK. The Corporation Liconso Matter is Now Up. Tho Labor Contract Hills Arc iti tin Sounto?Extra Circuit Bill Will Probably Pass. The legislature has beoa pe/gin^ along for tho las' wook. The bill fo? submitting to tho pooplo t'n quoitl m of a constitutional amendment provid ing that the legislature sha'l moot oacl in two instead of every year has boo i passed by tho necessary two-thirds ma jority In both houses. This Is tho mailt thing accomplished. The people will thin b_? ab'e to da- 3 termlno for themselves whether or noi th iy want bionnial session,). THE \x> VERTISBR dies not oonslde? the matte..* Jone of trcmondo is impor'. i no but OX tho wliolo favors bUnniil s<ssioai. Tho extra clr mit bills have all beoi killed In the houso but tiny arc undo? consideration la the senate and tho ohanoes are tha*) one will piss. Then is biitonoside to thl) question. If th) stato njels only olgbt jul^ss now, lb I needed oa'y four or lew in 1S7*>. Th? I business of the courts h is in ore nearly trebled tha 1 d vable 1. Th p 'iociplo of I the DiBruhl bill for soparite criminal and oivil courts with dilY real julgaj is sound b ii th it b'l! will n >b pas). Tai Mirgm bill about labor oott? r i j s which appears elsevher) in a. oomuoualoablon fcom a prominent Lau rons firmer is a sjovl bill. Some law yers hold that tin law as it oxls's is tin sum as the Morgan bill makos its. Eowflvei4, thoro Is douht about thia and tin Morgan bill will clear up tha Situation. Mr. Cooper's labor oontraot bill, that which h is arousod the iro of the col ored nowspaper, is now in tho soiate and its chances of passage arc good. Tlio corporation >icon*o bills have b en in'.roduced. If these are goodl' h'.lls, th3ii tho ooperations havj^teea bearing leis than their sharo of b^iP'tax burden all tlnso years and tho -(Vj^gyp^ tures have been sully at fault. IWhhj ^ 91 is not true, then tiny are bad bills ba? cause thoy moan to put more than a just slnro upon the corporation). Hera is an illustration. Do>, a private in dividual, is worth $100,00). and paya $1,500. taxes. T.1g Don Company, owned by 103 s'.ook-holders, is worth, $100,000. and pays $1,5)0 tax-s. Is ir, fair to say that tho D03 Company shall pay $3)0. extra as a liconso tax, to which each of the 100 stock-holders really contribute whilo Doe, tho indiv idual, shall not pay It? Meanwhile and all the whilo it is the business of the legislature to s:o that both Doe and the Doe Company each pay a fa'r and full share of tho taxes. iti:ih)ktofthk' uo!fi>rrIox " ?OF THE? National Bank at Lanrens, In the Slate of South Carolina, at tho Close of Business, Jan. 22nd 11)04. RESOURCES. Loans ami discounts, (07,125.25 Overdrafts, secured 1,808.10 H. S. Honds to socuro circula tion, 16,000.00 Premiums on U. S Bond*, 710 0i) Slocks, securities, etc. 3,187 41 Ranking-house, furniture, and llxturos, :?,ooi 65 (Huer real estate owned, 8,8*000 Duo from National Banks (noi reserve agents) 139 20 Duo from Stalo Ranks and Han kers, jjoo 74 Duo from approved reserve agents, 2,364 70 Cheeks and other cash items, 10 85 Notes of othor National Hanks, 3,455 00 Fractional paper ourrenoy, mekols, and cents, 1(?7 05 Lawful Money reserve in Hank, viz: Speele, 12,11810 Logal-tonder notes, e,20D 00 18,:hs to llodomption fund with IJ. 8. Treasurer (5 per cont. of i Iroulatlon,) soo 00 Total. $125,148 ia LIABILITIES. (' ipllal stock paid In, $ 03,000 00 Surplus ruild, 12/300 00 Undivided profits, lose oxpon BOSand taxes paid, 1,052 3J National Hank notes outstand ing, 12,030 00 Duo to other National Hanks, #,574 40 Due to State Hanks and Hankers, 7'2 07 I lividends unpaid g;5-i rx) Individual doposits suhject to < Heck, 81,703 11 Titnoeortlfloatosof doposit, ),<moo Total. fd28.H8.13 STATR OP SOUTH CAROLINA, ) County op Laurens. V I, Jto. Aug. Harksdalo, C.rishior of tho abovo-namod bank, do solemnly swear that tho abovo statemont is truo to tho host of my knowledge and belief. John Aim. Dakksoamo, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before mo this the 20th day of January 1001. C. O. Feathbrstonb, Notary Public CollKKOT.?Attest: JNO. A. BARKSDALK, B. P. POSEY, J. C. OW1NGS. _DIreotora. We Stake Onr Claim Of Flour excellence upon tin flour itsolf--it's the very best kind of evi dence. We know that if you will just try our flour once for yourself, you will nover want to go back to tho ihNrlor kinds, lb will prove everything wo claim for it. Be sure you got ?'Clifton" flour, if you want the best. T. N. Ikrkedale,