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FARM ?: Before You Buy or Sell any Kind of Real Estate^ or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. Garlington & Co., Laurens, S. C. htvtiuv. Just Received Shipment of Nun=? nally's Candies in Beautiful Easter Boxes, at Palmetto Drug Co. VOL XIX. THE SCENE OF WAR STILL PEACEFUL. Japs and Russlaus Refuse to and Make Themselves Interesting. Fight Tbo War news continues to be of an uninteresting sort. Japan and Russia are both pouring troops into Korea but no great batt'o has as j ot taken placo. One report is that tbo state cf tho roads in Korea and Manchuria is so dreadful on a'c Hint of tho Srv' 7 thaw that it is Impossible to c jnd ,iy big operations. Russia is said , >e ob serving groat tocrecy it d'spo. mg of her troops and great d .?liberation also. The Japs build greatly on the difllculty the Russians will have in transporting provisions for her troop*. Japanese ad vances from one Korean town to an other have been reported during the la? * week but in the general status of tl e war there is llttlo cbange. General Torauchl, who has b. Ta pan's minister of war since 18o as educated in Germany and Japa 1 nnd GENERAL MA6ATAKE TEnAUCUI. was vice head of tho Japanese board of. strategy during the Chi no- Japanese war. Enorec Presbytery. The spring session c f Enoree Presby tecy met last night with the First Pres byterian Church in Gaffnf y. Rev. Robt. Adams and Col. J. W. Ferguson of the First Church and Rev. Mr. McLin of the Todd Memorial Church went up y? s terday afternoon.They were joined here by Dr. W. P. Jacobs, President Thorn well Orphanage; President A E. Spen cer of Clinton College, Rev. Thos. B. Craig, of Fountain Inn, Mr. Rutledge Fuller of MountviUe, Mr. E. P. Milani of Lisbon, Mr. W. J. Copoland of Rocky Springs and Mr, L. C. Dorroh of Gray Court. TELE SYSTEM NEEDS SOME Sort of a tonic in the spring time. This lack of energy and "tired feeling" is a common ailment at this season. Perhaps you have in mind some Spring Modicino yon would like to take. If you cm get Dr. King's Iron Tonic Bit ters, take that ? don't hesitate. No cure, no pay. By PaMmetto Drug Co. ATTENTION, DEMOCRATS I For the purpose of re-organizing the .Democratic party of Laurens county, the several Democratic Clubs are hereby re quested to meet at their usual places of meeting, at 2 o'clock p. m., on the fourth Saturday in April, being the 23d day of the month, (except as to tho Laurens and tho Clinton Mills olubs, the former of which will meet at 8 o'clock p. m., and the latter at 5 o'clock p. m., instead of at 2 o'clock) to reorganize by the elec tion of a Presiden*, Vice President, Reo retary and Treasurer, and an Executive Committee of three or more members, an enrolling committee of three or moro members and an Excoutivo Committee man. At same time and place the Clubs will elect Dolegatca to a County Conven tion which is hereby called to meet at Laurens C. H., on tho first Monday in May next, being the 21 day of the month, said Convention to elect Delegates to a State Convention. The basis of Club representation in the coming convention is one delegato for every 25 members or majority fraotion thereof. The Presidents of the several Clubs are admonished to take duo notice of above call and to send full delegations to County Convention. By order of G. P. Smith, Democratic County Chm'n. CURES BLOOD POISON, CANCER, ULCERS, ECZEMA, CARBUN CLES, ETC. Robert Ward, Maxey's, Ga., says: "I suffered from blood poison, tny head, face and shoulders were one mass of corruption, aohes in bones and joints, burning, itching, scabby skin, was all run down and discouraged, hut Botanic Blood oared me perfectly, healed all the sores and gave my skin the i loh glow of health. Blood Balm put new life into my blood and new ambition In to my brain." Geo. A. Williams, Rox bury, face covered with pimples, chronle sore on back of head, suppur ating swelling on neok, eating ulcer on leg, bone pains, itching skin oured perfectly by Botanic Blood Balm sores all healed. Botanic Blood Balm our?s all malignant blood troubles, auch as eczema, scabs and scales, plm files, running sores, carbunolos, scro uls, eto. Especially advised for all obit Ina to cases that have reached the second or third stage. Improves the d gestlon; strengthens weak kidneys. Druggists, 1. To prove it oures, sam \ p'e of Blood Balm sent free and pre paid by writing Blood Balm Co., At lanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice sent in sealed letter. Bold in Laurens by B. F. Posey. \A lazy liver makes a laaj man. Bur dock Blood Bitters Is the natural, n\>v or\falling remedy for a la?.y liver. AMONG OUR FRIENDS. Mr. J. C. Wafsin of Tumbling Sboa's was in town Sa'urday. , Mr. Elarvey Poole, of Union, w.is in tbe city ealesday. Mr. John M. Wool, of Princeton, was in tnvn Monday. Sa'osday was a quiet occasion. Th'.ro were no sales by publ'c o111lo!.s Mr. J. L. Fleming of Lau ford was In the city yesterday. Mrs. It. W. Davis, ol Fountain Inn, is visitiDg her brother, Dr. It E. Hughes. Hon. W. R. It'choy visited Columbia professionally Monday. Numerous friends arc delighted to see Captain Ducket out ugain, after several days' sickness. Mr. J. S. Machen, who has been quite 6ick for tho pist two Weeks, is improv ing. Mr. Lawsrn H. Wilson, ? f Cross' Anchor, was a visitor to tho city Mon day. Rev. M. C. Compton, paster of tho Second Baptist Church is quite ill at his home hero. The Clinton Colicgo ball team was badly wors'ed in a gamo with Fur man In Greenville Good Friday. Mr. J. L. Chapman of Austin, mem ber of the County Board of Registra tion was In town Moaday and Tuesday. Mr M. Tighe, formerly private Sec retary to the late Senator J. L. M. Irby, was in town Monday. Messrs. William Stewart and A. B. Stewart, leading citizens of tbe upper part of the county, were in town yes terday from Jachin. . Dictator L. G. Balle will represent Laurens Ledge No. 1,502, Knights of Honor, In the Grand Lodge, which moots in Columbia April 20. Mr. Fletcher Ballentine of Spartan burg Is spending awhile in tho city with bis brothers, Messrs. Iroy and Mills Ballentine. Mrs. L. E. Burns has been very ill with typhoid pneumonia for several days. Her condition is more favorable today and we hope she will soon re cov< r. ATTENTION, MEMBERS. To the Members of the Lycoum:? By direction of the Southern Lyceum Bureau we havo been c impelled to change thi date for Hon. G. A. Gear bart to April 15th. Please m*ko this change on your tickots and havo your seats reserved for this attraction on April I4th. Coupons held for tho attraction ihat failed to appear, will not be good for Gearhoart. Respectfully, B. L. Jones. THE DEATH PENALTY. A Ifttle thing sometimes results in death. Thus a mere scratch, insigni ficant cuts or puny bolls havo paid the death penally. It Is wise to havo Buck len's Arnica Salvo ever handv. It's tho best Salve on earth and will pre vent fatality, when Burn?, Sores, Ul cers and Piles threaten. Only 25 cents at Laurens Drug Co and W. W. Dod son. Laurens Township Democratic Club, No. 2. Is hereby called to meet at tho Court House at 2 o'clock Ratur Jay, 2od inst., for tho purpose of reorganizing by elec ting officers for the ensuing two years. Also to e'ect delegates to the County Convention to be hold at this place on first Monday In May proximo, being tho 2d day of the month. A p:ompt and full attendance desir able. T. B. Crkws, Chm'n. Laurens Township Demooratio Club, No. I. The Democratic Club No. 1 Is horeby requested to meet in the Opera House at 2 o'clock Saturday, 23d instant, for the purpose of reorganizing by electing officers, and also to elect delegates to the Coun'y Convention to bo held nt this place on first Monday in May prox imo, being the 2d day of tho month. It in hoped to have a full Attendance. J, B. Brooks, April 4, 1904 Chairman. Letter to J. 8. Hunter. Laurens, S. C. Dear Sir: We managed to get some fun out of paint. J U. Kohlmeyor, Grove City, put-in-Devoe. Along came a salesman of somebody else's p ? int. be fore ours had got there. Salesman said ours was short-measure. Kohlmeyor weakened hung fire and flopped; stop ped ours nnd took his. It was our turn now. We emptied our can into his and his into ours The short measure paint was his, not ours; and we kept our man. And, ever since then, that paiot manufaoturer gives fuU-measure; his paint is not pure, but his gallon con tains four quart*. Go by tho name; and the name to go by is Devon load-and-/inc. Yours truly, F. W. Dkvob & Co. Moseley & Roland sell our paint. A GOOD DOCTOR Of South Carolina said: "I have used Dr. King's Remedies a great deal in my practice and find that they give perfect satisfaction to both mysolf and pa?loots. I heartllv recommend them. W. R. OL.ydurn, M. D." And they still grow in favor because they cure. Guaranteed by Palmetto Drug Co., Lauren?, S. 0. RAN AWAY FROM HOME. Cores, Bunions. Warts leavo home when Dr. King's Corn Salve gets after them, and through it costs only 10 ots , is guaranteed, same as if sold for a dol lar. That's King's way always. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA . CAN BE CURED. Those distressing troubles are per manently cured by Lee's Hosdaohe and Neuralgia Remedy. Evsn temporary relief is grateful, but permanent reliei is almost too good. But the proof fol lows: ^' ... _ _ Mulllos, H.O? Burial of Mrs. Malinda Crews. The body of Mrs. Mullnda Crewp, widow of tho lato J >s ph Crows, whoso death occurred in A 'hin tu 1 ist Wedoos day morning, was bro 'ght lice 1?\ :<hi" af.ornoon f.r burial. An ini're?s!ve service wns Lei 1 nt t!io co ? oto-y, coo* ducted by Rev. J K. McC in, assisted by Rev. W. B. Dancan. Mr. McCain was tho former pistor of the deceased and in rocp"mso to the request made just 1 efore Mrs. Crewsdi d, this go d man of God camo up from lVosperiy expressly t<> hold the service, 'lhe r< - mains were brought vii Sparenburg and wera accompanied by Mr. J. Ad un Crews, wife and daughter of Spart- n burg, Mr. Cburlie Crows and tl>tcr, Miss Louie Crews of Atlanta tu d Mrs. Ko?a Whitehuret and daughter of Chi cago. Kxeurslou to Urconwuod Was Success. The children of lhe graded schools er joyed a holday Good Friday, and ft number of them joined Mr. J. A. Muddon's excursionists la a vis: t to tho Connio Mcxwell Orphanage, Green wood. Mr. Madden is In charge of the school at Ekom, this county, at present, but has toeu teaching fjr year*, and this excursion to Green wood, which ho conducted, he arranges annually for tho benefit of his own pu pils ar.d tho children of tio county generally, Two coacho* wore ft 1 led when tho train pulled out of Laurens, and at Madden'* and othor stations tho crowd was considerably augmented. A very delightful day was spent. Tho party returned ab nit 10 o'clock Friday .night. K. of P, Delegates. Messrs. M. L. Nash and H. Terry, past chancellor commanders of Lau rens Lodge No. 43, K. of P., were chosen Monday night as delegates to tho Grand Lodge, which meets in Greenvillo Wednesday, May 18. Rov. W. B. Duncan acd Dr. H. It. Aiken wero elected alternates. Tho torm of Deputy Grand Chancellor J. S. Ma. chen having expired, Past Chancellor M. L. NaFh was nominated as his suc cessor. Memorial Day Hon. S. J. Simpson, of Spartanburg, has been Invited by tho Daughters of the Confederacy to deliver tho address on Memorial Day. Crosses of Honor will be presented on this occasion to tho veterans who have not yet received them. NOTHING EQUAL TO CHAMBER LAIN'S COLIC AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY FOR BOWEL COM PLAINTS IN CHILDREN. "Wo have U3ed Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for years," siys Mrs. J. B. Cooko, of Nedorlands, Texas. "We have given It to all of our children. We have used othor medicines for tho same purpos*, but njverfound anything to equal Chamberlain's. If you will use it as directed it will always cure." For salo by Laurens Drug Co. MR. REED MILLER, Who will sing for Benefit of Laurens Library at Opera House to-night. Admission, 50 cents. An Old FcfVorite *?????????????????????????????????????????????*?????>+ -< -< -< ?< - < -< NIGHT By ,|i\me.f Montgomery IOHT Is the tlmo for rost: How sweet, whon lnbora close. To gather round nn aching breust The curtain of roposc, i Stretch tho tired limbs, and lay the head Down on our own delightful bed! Night is tho tlmo for dreams: The gay romance of life, When truth that Is, and truth that sccmu, Blend In fantastic strife; Ah) visions lofts beguiling far Than Waking droamb by daylight are! Night la tho time for toll: To plough tho cIobsIc field, Intent to find tho burled spoil Its wealthy furrows yield; Till nil la ours that sages taught, That poets sang, ind heroes wrought. Night la tho ttmo to weep: To wet with unseen tears Those graves of Memory, where Bleep The Joys of other years; Hope?, that wero Angela at their birth, But died whon young, llko things of earth. Night Is the tlmo to watch: O'er ocean's dark expanse. To hall the Pleiades, or catch Tho full moon's earliest glance, That brings Into t)ic homesick mind All wo havo loved and loft behind. Night Is tho time for care: Brooding on hours misspent, To seo the Bccptcr of Despair Come to our lonely tent; Like Brutua, midst hla slumbering host, Summoned to dto by Ciesar'a ghoat. Night Is tho time to think: When, from tho eye, tho soul Takes (light; and on the utmost brink Of yonder starry polo Discerns beyond the abyss of night Tho dawn of uncreated light. Night Is the time to pray: Our Saviour oft withdraw To desert mountains far away; So will his follower do,? Steal from the throng to haunts un trod. And commune tliere alono with God. Night Is the time for Death: $ When all around Is peace, Calmly to yield the weary breath, From sin and suffering cease, Think of heaven':; bliss, and glvo the sign To parting friend.;;?such death bo mine. *?*??????????????????????????????????*??-???????????*? Happenings Around the Mill. Jake Crosby, from Clinton, was in town la&t wcok. Mrs. Bully Walker is very iiok at this writing. Old Mrs. Adams is also very s'ek. Several wont from this plaea to Greenwood Friday ; among them Pat Snoddy, Jim Snoddy, Jobu Franks, Arthur Pinson, Luther Br;'ggr, and Miss Clara Hawk'ns. The Co'toi Mill store has begun tho use of eh- cks again. Thev are a great convenience to the people as well as to the clerks and bookkeeper a* tho store Mr. Smith, of Winutboro, S. C, has taken charge of the spinning here, and Mr. Koon, who was bore a year or so ago, ha* charge of the spinning room at Watts mills. Mr. Walter Sbock'cy, who lias been lixrng looms at tho LMdla mill, has moved bao'i to this pluci. Mr. K. M. Gardo went 'o Clinton Fri day. Mrs. Paul Wiggings ha) boju sick for a few days. Rev- M. C. Compton is very sick at this writing. Mr. Will Brown, mschlnis*, and Davo Godfrey, carder, from Cbnton, woro in town Saturday. Dave Kdwardi Is back at this place again. Asbury McSwaln lias accepted a posi tion in tho machine shop at Anderson cotton mill. A very beautiful service was held at the Second Methodist Church Easter Sunday. Appropriate recitations wore given by thechildren, after which Rev. J. G. Huggin gave a good talk 0:1 tho "Stain of Sin." J. D. Moore and family went to Clin ton Sunday. Mr3. W. O. Jones, of Greenville, is visiting hor mother at this place. It's tho little colds that grow into big colds; th j big colds that end in con sumption and death. Watch the little colds. Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup. *****?*.*********?*********** THROUGH THE STATE. * * *#*******Ji<*JK*#)K)K**)K******iK Mrs. Susin L, Franklin, of Now ber-y, was given a verdict for $25,000 against the Southern Railroad In the Court of Common Pleas la Greenville last week. Mrs. Franklin sued for $50,C00 damages because she was in sulted while on a Southern train, be tweon Greenville and Atlanta, a year ago. SCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURKD. ?*I have been subject to Fciutic rheu matism for years," says E. H. Wal dron, of Wilton Junction, Iowa. "My joints were stilT and gave me much pain and discomfort. My joints would crack when I straightened up. 1 used Chamberlain's Pain Balm und have been thoroughly cured. Have not had a pain or ache from the old trouble for many months. It is certainly a most wonderful llnimont." For sale by Lau rens Drug Co. ?GREAT BUSINESS B Sirr)CQoi7s Our March business was great in volume, but gratifying as this is, we are not satisfied. Wo want our April business to eclipse all past records. One thing we want the trade to note: We can give you the GREATEST STOCK of Dry Goods, Millinery, and Shoes to select from that you probably ever saw in Laurens ; and we have prices that will astonish you. No matter what you want in DRESS GOODS, from a nice printed Batiste at 5c to an elegant Silk at $2.25 per yard, you will hud it here. We realize that all permanent success must be built on true merit, and we want to say that while we give you the lowest prices, we also give the highest quality. Our Great Dress Goods Department is full of the newest from the looms of the world : Imported Chantilli Laces, for dresses, Imported Dress Silk Net, Imported Grenadines, Imported Net Voiles, Imported- Crepe de Parie, Imported Crepe de Chene, Imported Peau de Crepe. Our Millinery Department Contains copies of the newest models from Paria and London, and like all other departments of our big store, our prices here will impress you. Our Grand Wash Goods Department. Is teeming with the most exquisitely beautiful in in both colored and white goods. Pretty Figured Batiste in short lengths at 4c Figured Batiste, Full Pieces , 5c White Dot Dress Swisses 8c to 50c Beautiful Figured Batist. Dot Swisses, Mulls and Crepe de Chene 8c to 35c Fine Shirt Waist Dress Ginghams, Beau tiful styles 7 1-2 to 25c Special While They Last. Sheer White Lawn 5C Simpson's $ Percales 5C 4-4 Bleached Homespun, soft finish, worth 10c, at 8c Ladies all-linen Handkerchiefs 5C A Great Assortment R & G Corsets In Girdles, short Batiste and ventilated. and medium length Corsets in All the new styles and materials. 3 A Great Line Oxfords In ladies' and children. Kippendorf, Dittman Co.'s Oxfords in our line in all the new cuts and all guaranteed. Ladies' Oxfords 5octs to $3.00; Children's Oxfords 50c to $2.00. Remember, to buy from us means to buy from the largest assortment; to get the Best Goods ; to get the Lowest Prices. Make yourself at home with us when in Laurens. No trouble to show goods. O. B. Simmons Co., LAURENS, S. C. ^mM*MmmMm*M*M*Mm*M*Mm*** TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Whereas God In his choice Provi dence has seen fit to remove from earth to heaven Bro. G. Henry Jordon and whereas, the same was instrumental In tho organization of Princeton Baptist Church and at one time an earnest worker in Church and Sunday School. Therefore Be It Resolved ? 1. That in the death of Brother Jor dan, wo feol that we havo lost a true brother and tho cause of Christ an earnest supporter. 2. That a page in our Minute Book bo inscribed to his memory. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent the family of our deceased brother and to the Baptist Courier aud county papers for publicition. Done by order of Princeton Bap'.ist Chinch. Rev. 1. E. MeDavld, Jas. H. Machen, M. B. MeGuen. Gray Court News. Gray Court, April 4.?Tho pupils of our school departed from the custom of running away on April Fool's Day last Friday and with tho toachors and a good many of tho patrons they en joyed a splendid picoic. Led by Mrs. Jon?s the whole school sang "T.intlug on tho Old Camp Ground" and "Dix ie." With Mrs. Jones at tho organ, Clyde Curry and Archie Willis with their guitars, Prof. Jones, Willie Owings, Henry Yeargin and Frank Dorrob with harmonicas several selections were well ren-dered. Mrs. Martin, an aged lady, mother of A. W. and J. W. Martin, died at the homo of her son, J. Wistar Martin on last Friday and was buried in tho ceme tery hero on last Saturday. Mr. Cosey Anderson of WolTord Col lego and his sister, Miss Bertha An derson, who ia teaching at Whilmlres, S. C., accompanied by her friend, Miss McLood, visited the family of Rev. J. F, Anderson last Friday and Saturday Misses Eula Check and Lucile White were at hon^e from Gaffney for Easter. L, C. Dorrob will represent Dorrob Church at tho mooting of Eaoree Pres bytery at Gaffney this week. D. MILLIONAIRE'S POOR STOMACH. The worn-out stomach of tho over fed millionaire is often paraded in tbe public prints as a horrible example of tho evil attendant on the possession of great wealth. But millionaires are not the only ones who are alllioted with bid stomachs. Tho proportion is far more among tho toilers. Dyspepsia and in digestion are rampant among these people, and they suffer far worse tor tures than the millionaire unless they avail themselves of a standard medi cine like Green's August Flower, which has been a favorito house-hold romcdy for all stomach troubles for over thirty-live years. August F.owor rouses the torpid liver, thus creating appetito and insuring perfect diges tion. It tones and vitalizes tho entire system and makes life worth living, no matter what your station. Trial bottles, 25 c; regular size, 75 cents. At all druggists. ONE CENT A WORD. FEED FOR COWS.?Car of fresh cotton seed hulls, just received. J. H. Sullivan. WrANTED?You to know 1 havo a li nr. Spanish Jack stationed at Gray court this season. Fee, $10.03. D. D. PEDEN, Gr ay court, S. C. April (i-4t. If you want any more fertilizers you should eee Mr. E. W. Copeland at once, as he cansunply you. Just received, a lot of Terry's "Cot ton Bloom" planters. Beat planter on tne markot, Call and get one before they aro gone. J. II. Sui.mvan. NOTICE.?I will be at the Standard Oil Company's plant, in Laurons, Tues days and Saturdays, from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m. W. S. Bkckman, April 5th. Agont. FOR SALE?A Baruain.?For sale, a piano in good condition ; every key will sound, and not an ivory is missing from tho keys. Piano is not scratched or abused in any way. The party who wishes to soil It will be very reasobable in terms. Apply for further informa tion at this office. TAKE NOTICE.?Tho public is pos itively forbidden (ohunt, fish or in any way trespass on my premises. Mus. B. W. Bam.. ^ - SAVES TWO FROM DEATH. ''Our littlo daughter had an almost fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchltios," writes Mrs. IL K. Havi land, of Armonk, N. Y., "but, when all other remedies failed, wo saved her life with Dr. King's Now Discovery. Our nieco, who had Consumption in an advanced stage, a'so used this wonder ful medicine and to-day she is per fectly well." .Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to Dr. King's New Discovery as to no other medicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs and Colds. 60 cts. and $1.00 bottles guaranteed bv Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. AMERICAN SILVER TRUSS. C COOL, Easy to Wear. Retains \ /No pressure on Severest V Dips or Back, )I<-r:.;a I I.'ounderatrap*. I with Com tot t. I I.'ovor wovo?. We guarantee a fit or money refunded. PALMETTO DRUG CO., Laurens, S. C. GOOD TIMES FOR VETERANS. Charleston and Nashville Will Euter? l<in Them in Royal Style. Two of the most Important events o* tin yoar are tho State and Gmoral Reunions of Confederate Vetonns, Which will come off this year In May and Juno. ChapLston will have th i honor of entortiinlng the S.a'.e lt> unioD, which is announced to take plaee May 17th, 18th an 1 19th. The 18 Ii of May however is tho date fixed for tho -Stiti Democratic Convention and it is possible that the d.ito of. tho reunion will be changed so as no1, to coTilict with the convention as it's ve?y probiblo that some of the vc cams will wish to be present at both. Charleston extended a splendid ho.p'.tftllty to all the old vets of th i South in '09 and b goes without say In at tint they will b) handsomely received again. General Stephen !>.Tj e, who is, sine? Getioral G >rdon's death, tho head of th3 United Confederate Vetorans, has announced that tho general reunioi will bob >ld in Nashville, Tennessee, Juno 14th, 15th and IGSh. N ishvllle oa tertaiued tho voter-am In 18D7 m>st royally,as those who wont from Laurens will reoall, and all who p >ssibly can Will probably arrange to go again. Tho railroads will make special rates for both reunions. Its impossible to go to a reunion without having a good time, the vets are always* In such high feathor and we hope they will go in force this year. OUR GU A RANTEB You will not know how much bettor thj new "Cliftou" is than other Hour until you try It. That every housekeep er in this seeti >n may feel free to try it, we agree that her grocer m iy send her a sack w;th the understanding that she can u-.c three bakings out of it without Its costing her one cent , if it does hot prove the best Hour in tho market. N'o house keeper can afford not to try thoiuw "Clifton" with such aguarautee. Bransfotd Mills. Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiuess of the skin of any sort, instantly re lieved, permanently cured. Doan'a Ointment. At any drug store. Attention ! Camp Garlingtou, U. C. V. Camp Garlingtou, U. C. V., is hereby called to meet at this plaie on Satur day, April l(i:li Instant, a*. 11 o'clock, a. m. Delegates are to be elected to both the General Reunion and State Reunion?the former to be held in thn city of Nashville, TenneBoe, June 14, 10 and 10, and the. latter in Charleston, May 17, 18 an 1 19. Among other important buslllOlS will be the elect!on of otlicers for tho ensu ing year. To be entitled to vote an i a badge, each member is oxpooted to pay bis an nual dues, 25 cents . A prompt and fu'l attendance is earn estly requested. T. Ii. CREWS, B. W". Lanford, Adjt, Cotnman i< r. April 5, 1904. A CASE OF IT. Miiny More Like it in Laurens. The following case is hit oao of many similar oceurlng dally in Laurens. It is an easy matter to verify its cor rectness. Surely you cannot ask for Dotter proof than* such a conclusive cvidoncc. G. W. Wallace, general broker, of in Laurens St., residing onGarlington St., extended, Rays: Dean's KiJuey Pills bonc(itt''d me m >re greatly than any othor remedy 1 over used. I suf fered from backaohe for months at a time, so severe at times as to almost lay me up. A sharp pain would strike me right across tho small of my back once in a while that would make mo almost yell right out. Tho kidney secretions wero very dark in color, full of sediment and very annoying from thoir too frequent actions, par ticularly at night. I tried a number of remedies but without rolief until 1. went to the Palmetto Drug Co's store and got a box of Doan's Kidney Pills. On taking them I experienced a change for tho bitter a most Immediately. Tho backacho soon left mo, the kidneys bocamo normal and regular so I could go to bed and sleep all night and arisu in tho morning foeling tested and re freshed. For salo by all dealers. Price SOj'.s. Foster-Mllburn C>.. BiiTalo, N. V, so o agents f >r th i United States. Ltemomber tho name? Doan's?and tike no substitute. MERCHANTS NEWS. See thosa dainty leo Cream Cups, Ina Tea Tumblers, Finger Bowls, and Wa< tor Pitchers, just received. S. M. & K. H. Wilkos. Boauliful Panama Huts, all grades of str tw and felt hats uro now ready for your inspection. Davis, Kopcr & Co. Wo aro showing a beautiful deco rutod Opal Sugar and Creams that arc*1 worth 25 cents each, but you will lind them on our 20 cent counter. S. M. & E. H, Wilkes. Belts, Hosiery, Gloves and all tho latest things in Nuilons. Davis, Roper & Co. MANTELS.?Wo soli you a solid Oak Mantel, piano polish finish, French plato mirror, for loss money than you can have ono madoout of pino; full line of in*plo in rtio^k to so.ee from. We al>o havo a beautiful lino of Tilo and Grates. It costs you nothing to see our lino; it will save you money to buy our llnct S. M. & 0, II. Wilkes. A LOVE LETTER. Would not interest you if you're looking for a guaranteed Salvo for Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder, Mo. writes: "I suffered with an ugly soro for a yoar, but a box of Buoklen's Arnica Salvo cured mo. It'a the bist Salve on earth. 26 cents atk Laurens Drug Co.