MINERAL WEALTH OF CHEROKEE.
Dr. 0. P. Lee, Geologist, Has Been Con
ducting Investigations.
Gaffney, Oct. 11.?In the course of an
interview with Dr. G. F. Lee, the emi
nent geologist and mineralogist, who is
making a geological and mineralogical
survey of this (Cherokee) county, the
following fact??. were given: That Cher
okee county has more mineral deposits
of larger and more varied kind than
any other county in the Union. Its
iron dimensions are about 14 miles in
length and about 12 miles in width, and
75 to 100 feet deep, comprising about
700,000,900 tons, consisting of the fol
lowing grades of iron: Silicate of iron,
about 67 per cent,; brown hematite iron,
about 80 per cent,; specular hematite
iron, about 93 per cent,; magnetic iron,
about 92 per cent,; liminite iron, about
65 per cent,; manganese, ho estimates
at several million tons; bog or wad
manganese, in immense deposits, cov
ering a radius of 16 miles in length,
comprising millions of tons from 6 to 40
per cent, of binoxide manganese. A
vein of graphite extending from Grover,
N. C, through Blacksburg, to Gaffney,
and nine miles beyond to the'southwest,
containing 10 per cent, pure carbon
from analysis of various eminent chem
ists made especially for Dr. Lee, which
is very gratifying to know from the
commercial standpoint.
Of gold and silver Dr. Lec declares
there is not a branch, creek, or stream
let from any hillside in Cherokee county
from which gold can not be gotten out
b ' panning. Heia ntpresent openingup
iew vein of lead on the Sneadproper
, which has yielded some magnificent
Bp* imens. Work is now being rapidly
pushed on this prospect, from which
results are anticipated. Monazite has
been found in every stream and branch
in this section of the country, of which
t^oumnds of tons have already been
r~ irketed.
KOSS TIN MINK.
Ross tin mine, which was supposed
0 be mythical, has netted the owner
1 fine income with grand prospects in
the near future. Specimens of the mine
ve been placed upon exhibition at
mcstown and lias caused a noticeable
ruction of the mineral world to the
ning facilities offered by this won
ful county. The sapphire, opal, and
ethyst are found in large quantities
oughout the county. Asbestos of
irior quality and quantity is found
tin a radius of three miles from
ufney, of which there are thousands
tons in sight, of rarer earths such
> uranium, iridium, palladium, geliuin,
latinum, iridtanium, and zircon, and
ir ny other earths are found, too mi
ni rous to mention. To the scientific
mind these afford a rare field for re
search.
Of soapstone or talc, there is a vein
four miles southwest of Gaffney run
ning through Gaffney to Blacksburg;
of barytes there is an immense deposits
of the purest and whitest it has ever
been his lot to see, lying between
King's Creek station and London siding
on the 3Cs railroad; of pyrites of both
iron and copper too numerous to men
tion all containing more or less free
gold, of which hundreds of tons are
sent to the smelter, either to Norfolk,
Va., or to New York every week.
The Cherokee Mining conpany t
London, two miles from Smyrna, ' as
in full operation a concentrating plant
that is handling about 20 tons a day.
These people are the owners of im
mense deposits of barytes, of which
they expect to convert into white paint
a substitute for white lead in the near
future.
dr. lee THANK KD.
The Gaffney board of trade extended
its thanks to Dr. Lee for the active
interest he has displayed in selecting
the samples of iron ore, which was
shipped to Mr. Cuples, ? the vice-presi
dent of the South & Western railroad,
which Dr. Lee declares, should it come
through this section, would convert it
intp a large manufacturing center.
Pittsburg, Pa., and Birmingham, Ala.,
would then become but small side
shows in comparison with the immense
wealth now lying at our feet. In con
clusion, it may be said by way of sug
< stion, that any citizens who have any
onay at all to invest could not do bet
ir than by investing their money for
ae of the treasurers hidden in the
ground around here. Magnificent de
posits of manganese and cobalt have
been found on the W. S. Lipscomb
property about 12 miles southwest and
Messrs Arthur and Norwood Lock
wood, two bright and energetic young
men who have been connected with
The Advertiser for some time have
entered the Waterloo High School for
'he session.
Railroad Fare to
Fair Cut In Hall
ctober 28 to November 1
Tho railroads have agreed to give
'ialf rates from all points in South Car
olina to the great State Fair this year.
That Is one fare for round trip to
?..olumbla and back to your home. This
Is considered one of the best and low
est rates grantod anywhero In the
south for any occasion and the Fair
authorities feel that they are justly
recognized as having a desorvlng, big
show.
Novor before In tho history of the
Fair (?*9 years) has the outlook for
a big and crowded show been so mark
ed. The tremendous cotton yield with
the extra money at hand throughout
tho state means tho biggest crowds
ever known In Columbia. And the
Fair authorities have been ,w!de
awnko. More accommodations have
been arranged than ever and every
body will bo In Columbia Fair Week.
Tho big football games will attract
thousands of people. Clemson will be
in Columbia. Winthrop will be In
Columbia. Thousands of your Old
friends will be-In Columbia, Every
body ought to be In Columbia for Fair
Week, October 28 to November 1,
Tho finest racoH over held In the
South Atlantic States will bo witness
ed at the Fair this year. The largest,
roost varied a*nd most Instructive
Mints ever fathered for a southern
Fair will be displayed this yea/ at
Columbia. Tho btejgpst and best Mid
way evrr '..con m it^^Sou^^*^ have,
^CllDV.S <>)jH Klk'"
A Wattod Prown?.
"What In the world shall I send
Aunt Betsy. John?" demanded the mas
terful lady of the mild little man.
"A ^vork basket or a book?" he sug
gested.
"Don't be a fool, Jobnl You've no
taste. I'll send her one of those fancy
boxes of soap."
And she lifted to her nose a box
containing six round tablets of per
fumed soap.
"Yes," she continued, "this Is tho
very thing!"
"But, my dear, really"? he protest
ed.
"You be quiet, John! Now, wrap
this up, miss!"
Two days later a packet arrived from
Aunt Betsy, and in hon to they opened
it to see how she had taken their
thoughtful present. Under the wrap
ping was the affectionate message:
"Niece?Herewith I return the box
of shaving soap you sent me. I am
too old to appreciate the joke of be
ing regarded as a boarded lady. Your
aunt, Betsy."
Then, but only for a moment, the
mild little man smiled. ? Pearson's
Weekly.
A Dreadful Assault.
Justice Ball, an Irish Judge, was
noted for bis amusing manifestations
of ignorance, but wbother thoy were
real or pretended has nevor been clear
ly established. Ho tried a case In
which a man was indicted for robbery
at tho house of a poor widow. Tho
flrst witness was tho young daughter
of tho widow, who Identified the prlB
onor as the man who bad entered the
house and smashed ber mother's chest.
"Do you say that the prisoner at tho
bor broke your mother's chest?" said
the Judge in astonishment.
"Ho did, my lord," answered the glvl.
"Ho Jumped on It till ho smashed It
entirely."
Tho Judge turned to the crown coun
sel and said: "How Is this? Why Is
not tho prisoner indicted for murder?
If he smashed this poor woman's chest
In the way the witness has described,
he must surely have killed her."
"But, my lord," said the counsel, "It
was a wooden chest."?Cornhlll Maga
zine.
The Buds.
Old Dr. Ryland, clergyman and ed
ucator, was greatly bolovod in the
south, and his visits were always en
Joined by his former pupils and par
ishioners. In his later years It was
his custom to offer prayer whenever
ho made a ministerial call. On one
occasion be culled at n house where
three of his former pupils woro stay
ing. These ladles were all pnst the
thirtieth year mark, but In the eyes
of the old gentleman they woro still
girls, which explains the petition he
offered:
"Lord, bless these dear girls, Just
budding Into sweet womanhood."
This was too muoh for one of the
uumbor, who, taking advantage of the
doctor's deafness, added this clause
sotto voce: "Alas, Lord, budded, bloom
ed, faded and still unpicked 1"
Got His Discount.
"Tho other day I was in a village
general store," said a drummer, "en
deavoring to make a sale of Jewelry
when a farmer entered.
" 'Give me,' said the farmer, *a half
pound of tobacco, three bars of Boap,
five yards of blue baby ribbon and a
pair of good suspenders.'
"The articles wero brought forth, in
spected, approved and wrapped up.
They came to 05 cents.
" 'Yes," said the farmer, 'O?'s right.
But there's tho discount. You adver
tise a 5 por cent discount, don't you?'
" 'We do, sir,' said tho clerk, 'bnt
only on purchases of $1 or over.'
"On tho counter lay a basket of pock
et combe marked at 8 cents apiece.
" 'Well, I'll Just take one of tbeso,'
said the farmer. That'll make us
square.1"
A Stingy King.
In the beginning of the eighteenth
century tho now so powerful German
empire was nothing more than the lit
tle kingdom of Prussia, having Just
dropped Us title of duchy of \Jrandeu
burg, The country was very poor and
the military discipline very harsh.
Frederick William I. was hard, cross
and stingy and did not even know
what It was to make a present. Ills
reputation was so widely spread that
It became a byword to say that a man
had worked for the king of Prussia
when ho had done an unprofitable task.
Maximilian and "L? Paloma."
Wherever that haunting air, "La Pa
loran," Is played the memory of the
Emporor Maxmillan, shot by the Mex
icans on June 10, 1867, should bo pre
served. Maxmlllan's final request was
that "La Paloma" should be played
while he stood up to meet his doom.
Ho died with the tune In his ears, and
his wife went mad with the shock of
his execution.
Papa Is Bra vs.
Elschen?Mamma, Is papa ever brave?
Mother?He is alwayB brave, I hope.
But what makes you ask? Elschon?
Because I thought If bo were he
wouldn't let my governess pull his ears
so.?Fliegende Blatter.
Llnooln's Sarcasm.
Probably the most cutting thing Lin
coln ever said was the remark ho
made about a very loquacious man,
"This person can compress tho most
words into the smallest Ideas of any
man I ever met."
Certain Difference*.
"Do tbey never forget their differ
ences?"
"Why, yes, in a way. Ho forgets
that bo's a gentleman, and she forgets
that she's a lady."?Puck.
What the Cloth Got In Boston.
If you go to Ban Francisco and meet
a frlond he will ask you to stay a
week with him. In Omaha he will
take you boms ovornigbt, In Chicago
he will tako you out to dinner, in Now
York he v?IU hurry you off to lunch, In
New Haven he will hand you a good
cigar, and in Boston ho will give you
an apple.?Congrcgatlonallst
An Intelligent Servant.
The Mistress?Who hung tbo ther
mometer to the colling? Tho Servant?
I, ma'am. You wore complaining bo
csuso it was so low!?Translated For
Transatlantic Tales From I) Motto
Bldere.
The Price of Health.
"The prico of health in a malarious
district is just 26 cents; the cost of a
box of Dr. King's New Life Pills."
writes Ella Slay ton, of Noland, Ark.
New Life Pills dense gently and im
part nejsj*^; and vigor to the system.
26c. ^fl^Proion guaranteed at the
I.aiufl ?Mflfesvand Palmetto Drug
IL
A Wasp's Mistake.
it Is generally supposed that instinct
unerringly teaches birds and Insects
the beet way In which to build -their
homee or nests and also to provide for
their offspring, i'bo following Inci
dent will show that Instinct Is not al
ways Infallible:
A naturalist placed three small emp
ty vials In an open box on a shelf In
an upright position In close contact,
and they were uncorked. A short time
afterward It was a matter of surprise
to Und that these had been appropri
ated by a female mud wasp. Bhe had
placed a goodly number of spiders In
the center vial, doubtless Intended to
servo as food for her futuro brood?
then proceeded to deposit her eggs In
those on either side. Bhe next closed
tightly the mouths of aft tho recepta
cles with a hard lime cement. Having
finished her work, she then doubtless
went on her way, satisfied all had beou
done for her offspring that a thought
ful mother could do. But just think
of tho sensations of those little wasps
when they come Into existence, for,
while starving in tholr sealed cages,
thoy can plainly see through the im
penetrable glass walls tho bountiful
supply of food which was provldod for
tholr use.
8he Thought He Was Dead.
Magiunls had beeu ill for some tiiuo,
and, like a groat many Invalids, ho
was somewhat irritablo, and when
things failed to meet his approval tho
next unfortunato who eamo within
rango was pretty apt to bo reminded
of it in a way far more forcible thun
pollto. lie Ungerod in this condition
for several woeks, daily growing weak
er, but still holding his own sufficient
ly to make things lively and more or
loss Interesting for those about him.
I Finally ono day whon tho family doc
tor called ho met tho long suffering
Mrs. Magiunls coming out of tho sick
room, and, rubbing his hands, he cheer
ily remarked: "Ah, good morning, Mrs.
Maginnis! How Is our patient today?"
"It's doad tho poor mon is, O'lni
afther thlnklu', hlvln rlst his sowl!"
was the resigned reply.
"You think he Is dead? Don't you
know whether ho Is or not?" demand
ed the doctor.
"Not for shure," responded Mrs. Ma
ginnis briskly, "but thin he bethrays
lvery symptom of lt. I wlnt into his
room Jlst now, an* ho didn't t'row any
thing at me!"?London Tlt-Blts.
Snuff as Medicine.
"Oh, yes," said the tobacconist, as he
tapped a Jar filled with a cinnamon col
ored powder, "I sell an ounco or two of
snuff occasionally--to the old, as a
rule. Tho young will seldom look at
snuff. And those who do use it im
pute medicinal virtues to it. Thus old
fashioned watchmakers, gem cutters
and tailors think that a pinch of snuff
now and then improves tho eyesight.
They think it refreshes and fortifies
weary eyes as a cup of tea refreshes
and fortifies a weary brain. Others
think snuff cures a cold. Others take
it for the headache. Others still be
lievo that it wards off contagion. Per
sonally 1 believe that snuff taking Is
less harmful than smoking. Its effect,
too, is pleasanter than tho offect of
smoking?It is a most soothing and
fascinating effect once you get used to
It?but tho habit is untidy and there
fore It can get no hold upon us in this
aesthetic age."?Los Angeles Times.
Rescued a "Foxy" Squirrel.
A man in Now York state who owns
several fine cats stepped out of his
house one day to see two of his feline
possessions crouched in the grass, and
equidistant between them sat a com
mon striped squirrel, not daring to
move a hair lest he invite the sharp
claws of one or both of ids enemies,
but the anxious browu eyes rolled from
side to side as he calculated Ids chances
of oscapo between the two. The man
walked on toward the squirrel, and
when ho came within Jumping distance
the squirrel seized his opportunity and
leaped upon the man's trousers and
ran nimbly to his shoulder. Then tho
man backed slowly toward a tree at
no great distance from him. Again
when within leaping distance tho
squirrel jumped into tho treo and dis
appeared amid its branches.
England's One Protestant Cathedral.
Truro cathedral is the only Estab
lished Church cathedral of any impor
tance which has been built slnco St.
Paul's was completed by Sir Christo
pher Wren. All the great cathedrals
and abbeys in England were erected
by Catholics and wero handed over by
act of parliament in the rolgn of Hon
| ry VIII. to tho Protestants when the
Catholic church was established and
the Protestant religion created by law.
?Reynolds' Newspaper.
Corrected.
"Mamma, Mrs. Oldcastlo just went
wild over our now bust of Shakespeare
when she was hero tills afternoon."
"Burst, my dear, burst. Mercy sakes,
how can you use such slang? And
you've been to Europe twlco too!"?
Chicago Hccord-IIernld.
No Joke to Him.
"That fellow," said Teto do Voau, "Is
always getting off tho old joke about
tho difficulty of finding n woman's
pocket."
"But, you know," L'Olgnou explain
ed, smiling, "ho married a rich wife."
?Los Angeles Times.
If thou addest little to little and
dooBt so often soon It will becomo a
great heap.?Heslod.
zinc has been found on a branch on
the Lawson Spake property that will
receive the attention in the near future
of thorough prospecting.
Dr. Lee is now engaged in putting
placer mining machinery on the Union
Gold Mine company, owned by Messrs.
Foster, McClure and Farr of Union. ? j
The State, Oct. 12 1907.
Notice of Executor's Sale.
By virtue of the power and authority
vested in us by the last will and testa
ment of John R. Switzer, deceased, we,
tho undersigned, as Executor and Exe
cutrix, will sell at public outcry, during
the legal hours of sale, to the highest
bidder, on Salesday, the 4th of Novem
ber, 11K)7, the foiiowing real ??t?te:
"All that tract, piece and parcel of
land lying, being and situate in the
county of Laurens and State of South
Carolina, containing Two Hundred and
Thirty-Six (230) acres, more or loss,
and bounded on the north by lands of
Walter Armstrong, on the east by lands
of W. H. Burdine, on the west by lands
of Z. N. Gray, and on the south by
lands of Tom Armstrong."
Terms of sale:?One-naif cash, thc
balance on a credit of twelve months,
with interest at the rate of seven (7)
per cent, with leave to purchaser to
pay his entire bid in cash, the credit
portion to be secured by bond and mort
gage of purchase on the premises sold.
Purchaser to pay for papers. Failing
to comply with bid, the land will be
sold on same or some subsequent Sales
day, at risk of former purchaser.
Over half of this tract is in a high
state cultivation, while the balance is
Well timbered. A good portion of it is
in fine bottoms. It is well watered.
There is a nice dwelling and barn and
several good tenant houses, with wells
of splendid drinking water all situate
thereon, and is in one of the most de
sirable sections of Laurens county.
J. MELVIN SHELL,
LOUISE CANNON,
Executor and Executrix.
October 7th, 1907.
State of South Carolina,
County of Laurens.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS.
W. C. Rasor, S. J. Rasor and J. A.
Martin as Executors of J. C. Rasor,
deceased, and W. C. Rasor, et al, in
their own right, Plaintiffs,
vs. I
Mollie A. Rasor, etal, Defendants.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court in
the above stated case, 1 will sell at
public outcry to the highest bidder, at
Laurens C. H., S. C, on Salesday in
November next, being Monday the 4th
day of the month, during the legal
hours for such sales, the following des
cribed property, to wit: All that tract
or plantation of land situate, lying and
being in Laurens county, State of South
Carolina, known as James C. Rasor,
"now deceased," home place, contain
ing about Five hundred and fifty acres,
divided into the following tracts, as
follows?and will more fully show by
the plats now on tile with the Clerk of
Court, Laurens county, S. C.:
Tract No. 1. containing two hundred
and four acres, more or loss, and known
as the home place.
Tract No. 2. containing one hundred
and forty-two acres, more or less, and
known as the river tract.
Tract No. 3. containing fifty-three
and one-fourth acres, mo?-e or less.
Tract No. 4. containing one hundred
md seven acres, more or less.
Also, all that lot, pieco or parcel of
land situate, lying and being in tho
county and State aforesaid, containing
seven (7) acres, more or less, and
bounded by R. D. Nance, J. E. Spear
man and public road leading from Cross
Hill to Laurens.
Terms of Sale:?One-half cash, bal
ance to be paid twelve months from
dato of sale, the credit portion to bo
secured by bond and mortgage of the
purchaser over the said promises, bear
ing legal interest from date, with leave
to purchaser to pay his entire bid in
cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. If
the terms of sale are not complied with,
the land to be resold on same or some
subsequent Salesday on same terms, at
risk of former purchaser.
JNO. F. HOLT,
C. C. C. P. and G. S., Laurens Co. S. C.
Dated, this 7th October, 1907.
Statt? ol' South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LAURENS,
IN Tilt COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Mary E. Pitts, et al, Plaintiffs,
Vs.
William M. Hellams, etal, Defendants.
Pursuant to Decree of the Court in
the above stated case, I will seil at
public outcry to the highest bidder, at
Laurens C. H., S. C. on Salesday in
November, next, being Monday the 4th
day of the month, (luring the legal
hours for such sales, the following de
scribed property, to wit:
All that tract or plantation of land
situate, lying and being in Laurens
county, Stute of South Carolina, con
taining Thirty-three and one-half (.'53*)
acres, more or less, and bounded on the
north by lands of A. C. Garlington, on
the east by lands of Poole Thomas, on
the south by lands of J. T. Dagnall, on
I the west by lands of L. S. Holt.
Terms of Sale: -One-half cash, bal
i anco to be paid twelve months from
: date of sale, the credit portion to be
secured by bond and mortgage of the
purchaser over the said premises, bear
ing legal interest from date, with leave
to purchaser to pay his entire bid in
cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. If
the terms of sale are not complied with,
the land to be resold on same or some
subsequent Salesday on same terms, at
risk of former purchaser.
JOHN F. HOLT,
C. C. C. P. and G. S., LaurensCo. S. 0.
1 Dated, this Oct. 7, 1907.
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do I take Cardui"? writes Mrs.
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for several years with female
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tors and medicines without obtaining relief, I at last
found, In Wine of Cardui, a golden medicine for all my
ills, and can recommend it above all others for female
complaints."
Cardui furnishes safe relief for backache, headache,
periodical pains, irregular, painful or unhealthy cata
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suffer. A perfect tonic for delicate women. A pure
vegetable medicine for girls and women who are subject
to the complaints peculiar to their sex. Has benefited
over a million who used to suffer as you do.
At every drug store, in $1.00 bottles.
Red Iron Racket
Sells more goods for same
?| money, same goods for less
money.
U-Come-U-Buy U Save Money
Try one of our Guar
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$1.69
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Clothing for
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We beat the world
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Big Value
$1.98
ill
$20 Gold Filled, Guar
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Pi
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China, Crockery
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Don't forget we are located completely out of the high priced
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This is not a haphazard Shoe business, but a studied,
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HOYS' SHOES, 1.25, 1.50, 2,00 to
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MISSES' SHOES, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00 to
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CHILDREN'S SHOES, 1.00, 1.25 to
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Shoes correctly built for growing
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