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^pfie detuerfiser : Subscription Prio??12 Months, fl.OO' PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. W. W. BALL. EDITOR. liato? for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vortlsomonte, per square, one Inser tlon,$1.00; each subsequent insertion, 50 coiils. Liberal reduotion made for large Ad vertisements. W.W.BALL, Proprietor. LAUBENS, 8. C, July 26, 1898. What is a State ? A conglomer ation or corporation composed of men and women coming In and going out in such succession that it can never die. It comprehends every human creature within a territory of certain metes and bounds. If that State or corpora tion assumes to Itself In its cor porate capacity a special business all it.?, component members are in the business. Tho State under takes thesalo of XXXXXXX Bour bon and thus evory member of the corporation or ring is a rum vender. Thus every prohibitionist in the State is a XX whiskey dealer. Don't get muddled, gentle reader, at the logic; you are in the tangle leg business, through the agency of your Governor and his legislature. Governor Tollman's organs ob ject to his rum constables being styled "sneaks" and "spies." Maj. Andre was hung on being arrested In the American lines in citizen's clothes. He was arrested by far mer soldiers. Andre thought it a hardship that Washington did not commute his sentence and give him the benefit of a soldier's death, tho privilege of being shot. He did not woar his uniform, was in false colors and was condemned as a "spy." In the meanwhile, nobody Is compelled, as we have already said, to accept such an "office." It is matter of taste, $2.00 per diem and perquisites. Editor W. W. Ball attended the grand convocation of the Press As sociation holden at Columbia du ring last week. The body met in tho hall of the House of Represen tatives. Up the street the Colum bia Club dispenses its blandish ments. Here, now, were danger ously antagonistic influences?an lrre8istable body coming in collis ion with an immovable object. State Bar Room Is simple, plain honest and intelligible. When such jaw-breakers as dispensary are used, plain people have to hunt up a Webster's unabridged. Draco wrote his laws in such Liliputian characters that they could not be deciphered. State Bar Room, Till man et al. dispensers, is intelligble to the mi test intellect. When the common council of London, were discussing the sub ject of paving the streets with wooden blocks and how to get them, Sydney Smith suggested that they put their heads together. Congress assembles in August. Will the South Carolina delegation please take note. By a delicate euphemism they call it a "State Bar Room." Well, it bars all but Dictator Tillman's parasites from tho delectable busi ness of rum selling. Now, brethren, kick the cerulean canopy until you are tired at those tender designa tions of parasite and dictator. The State Presa Association met and had a pleasant meeting at Co lumbia, but all the same, the ob jective point is Chicago. The banks are breaking in Kan sas. That was the trouble in Miss issippi a month ago. Out in Colorado they have silver on the brain and in the mines, and they are not content. Spies Sent to Cituann. Our Moses sent his spies unto the land of Georgia, even unto Augusta and they saw the "children of Anak";and tho spies were too cutt ing for them and overcame them. Two Interesting Forthcoming Discussions. The man who owns a newspaper, tho man who writes for newspa pers, and the man who reads news papers, will each alike And the newspaper discussed from his point of view in the August number of The Forum. There has, perhaps, never before been published in so prominent a way the inside facts about the lifo and the work of newspaper writers as are set forth in the most straightforward man ner by Mr. J. W. Keller, President of the New York Press Club. Every man that wishes to enter journalism ought to road this ac count of the actual experience that awaits him. Mr. C. R. Miller, tho editor of the New York Times, points out the unreasonableness of much of the current criticism of the pross, and shows what great services it really , does. Mr. John Gllmer Spoed, by a series of tables, shows how tho proportion of gos sip has been widely Increased in lato years, especially in the New York newspapers, and the propor tion of important news decreased, and ho asks if the newspapers do now really give the news. These articles present an inside view of journulism with a frankness and fulness that is perhaps unprece dented. Among the artistes in the August Forum will bo two about Congress and the Financial Crisis?one on "India's Action and tho Sherman Law," by Mr. Horacd White, and the other on "The Doom of Silvor" as a measure of value, by Edward O. Leech, formorly Director of the Mint. These sum up the current silver controversy in its acutest stage. -?? Lanford Local8. Everybody seems bright and cheer ful this morning, and who could wunder at their feeling so, since the refreshing rain (that was so badly needed) fell last night. Far mers especially have a broad smile on their faces which show that they are expecting a rich reward for their bard labor during the sum uwv months. The health of the community is not very good. MIhh Amelia Lanford has been quite ill, but we aro glad to report is now convalescent. Mrs. Mills has also been very sick, but she too is Improving. Miss Alma Floyd and Mr. John O. Ferguson, of Spartanburg, vis ited the family of Maj. Ferguson last week. Miss Minnie Ballenger, of New Prospect, visit cd Oapt. B. W. Lan ford's family. We are glad to have our friends among us. Como again. Among the visitors now present are Misses Efflo West, Ostelle and Lala Martin, of Laurens, Annie Owlnus, of Ekom, and Lidlo Fer guson, of Olinton. Since com mencing to write we learn that Miss Essie Robertson, of Laurens, has nrrlvod on a visit to Miss Ethil Fleming. Miss Bertie Ferguson whom we reported as quite ill at our last writing has since passed away. She died on Tuesday oyening at seven o'clock, Juno 20th, 1893. Sho was a member of the Baptist Ohurch at Lanford, and was a de voted Christian. Miss Bertie was a frail, delicate, girl, and was a vic tim of that terrible disease, con sumption. She was in her eigh teenth year, Just entering into wo man-hood and was a great comfort to her parents, brothers and sisters. A sweet flower growing under the shadow of disease, upon which the .sunlight, of health had not shown for three yoars. Sho realized that death was near and did not seem at all excited, she talked beautifully before she died, tolling loved ones not to mourn for her as she would soon bo at rest. She was buried at Woodruff. She asked brother Wat son to preach from the 23 Psalm; which lie did. Wo aro sure the hearts of many friends will go out in sympathy to our brother and his bereaved family, and may the grace of a loving father sustain them in this, their great affliction, gkhal.dine. Owlugsville. We have had an abundance of rain for the present and it seems from the signs of the times that wo will have plenty from this on. Corn will do hotter than was ex pected. Children's day will be observed at Mt. Olive to-day, the 21st Inst. Mrs. S. S. Boyd, of your town, is visiting her father's family at this place. Pink Smith, (colored) while fool ing with a pistol the other night, accidentally shot his daughter. It is feared that the wound will prove fatal. Miss Annie Owlngs, of this place, is visiting the family of Mr. R. P. Mllam, at Lanford. Mr. A. E. Hill is at home for a few days from Georgia, where he bus been in the fruit business, also Mr. J. E. Hill from Piedmont, where he has been in the feather busines with Mr. J. M. Hampton. Mrs. Whitley, of Abbeville, vis ited Owingsville last week. What-will be the result of the next campaign is a question which excites 'much comment in this sec tion. Whd will the reformers put in the field for Governor, or in other words who will they trust as their next leader. From the signs of the times they can trust no one. Well, who is in the right, Irbyor Farley? I am no politician, nor do I care who is in the right, but one thing is certain, when one .man attacks the personal character of another he makes a mistake in South Carolina. Jack. A Distinct Threat. The Fairfield County Alliance has resolved that it will not bo tri fled with by the Democratic party, and utters a hoarse growl ominous of secession, which reads like this: "Jlesolved, That In case relief to the masses in accordance with the pledges expressed in the present Democratic platform should not he afforded by the large Democratic majority in the ooming session of Congress, it shall then be consid ered by this Alliance that the Dem ocratic party has >een false to the confidence placed in the promises made in the last campaign, and that it becomes our duty to take such political action in the next national election as will aid in plac ing in power individuals having the sincere will and determination to afford relief from the present distress by appropriate legisla tion." This Alliance with tho consist ency that often characterizes such bodies, pusses another resolution opposing the repeal,of the ten per cent, tax on State" banks, which was a distinct "promise" of last year's Democratic platform, and demands the freo coinage of sliver at the ratio of sixteen to one. Unless the Fairfield alliancemen are totally irresponsible for what they say, they have virtually pledged themselves to secede from the Democracy. They know very woll thntthe variety of free coinage Which they ask for Is ridiculous and that Congress has no idea of destroying the country's credit by any such action. Tho Fairfield Alliance has "re solved" itself into tho ranks of the Populists, or at loast, out of tho Democracy.?-The State. Notice. The bridge at Mountain Shoals, acro?s Enorce River, will be let to the lowest bidder on August 3d, 1893, at 11 o'clock. Plans and specifications made known on day of letting out. Also, a bridge across Warrior Creek, on road leading from Ora to Land fords, on August ad, I893, ot 10 o'clock. Plans and specifica tions made known on day of letting out. Any and all bids liable to re jection. Contractors to give bond and security for pcrformanc of woik. By order of Board County Com missioners. R. P. ADA1R, c. b. c. c. M. L. Bullock, Clerk. July :7, 1893?51?41 CroftH Hill Motes. Our town and community is in mourning, and a veil of sadness covers every countenance. On last Monday (17th inst.) Miss Mary Burnside, after brief and rapid ill neds, passed away from earth to heaven. Her loving brother and sisters and a large clrclo of relatives aud friends mourn her loss. In church and society and at the homo fire side her place can never be filled. Her kind and gentle manners and her cheerful words and winning smile for every one eudeared her to every one. Her body was interr ed in tho village cemetery. A large and sad company standing around the gravo aud watering it with tears and placing flowers upon the gravo as tokens of lovo and sorrow. "In Hcauen wo hope to greet her. Capt. J. J. McGowan who has been qulto ill is now bettor and wo trust soon "Richard will be himself again." We had flno rains and crops havo very much improved. Scribe. Nashville Sketches. A very good prospect for cotton and corn siuco tho rain set in. J. P. McKelvey, W. 0. Deck, W. M. Narfh and sister, and W. A. Med lock all went to Ashvlllo from hero on tho excursion. They report a real pleasant trip. Such a trip is well worth any man's money who has nover been to Ashvillo, or even, to tho mountains. Messrs. J. D. and W. E, Hunter wore visiting In our vicinity last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Nash have been visiting relatives In our neigh borhood. Mr. Nash has been sick, but we are glad to see that he is able to got out again. Mr. W. P. Medlock's mother is with him now during tho protract ed illness of his wife. Brother J. F. Anderson visited the sick in our neighborhood the first of tho week. He is a man who, wc believe, is trying to do his duty. " W. H. WHITEtlA?, % Fashionable Barber.$ Shaving, Hnir-CuttliiKi Shampooing. tt0T Will wait upon ladies at their residences. Location?Bondelln Hotel. -THE Presbyterian College -OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CLINTON, S. C.' CLASSICAL, Scientific and Business Courses, thorough and practical. Expenses $135 per Ses sion?for weeks. Good Prepara tory School. Send for Catalogue. J. I. CLELAND, President. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County ok Lauhens, Probate Court. Whereas, J. H. Wharton, has applied to me for letters of admin istration on the estate of N. A. Elledge, deceased? These arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear before me at a Court of Probate to be holden at my office at Laurens, S. C, on the 23d day of Aug. at 10 o'clock A. 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DRESS GOODS, ISOBC 3, Domestics, Hosiery, Uuderwcar, Notions, Trimmings, Buttons, Gloves, Knitton Cotton, BOOTS AND FINE SHOES Slippers, Oxford Ties, Hats, Umbrellas, Parasols, Etc. Full line of Stationery, Drugs and Perfumery, Hardware, Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Crockery and FANCY GROCERIES, Sugar, Codecs, Bacon, Lard, Corn Flour, Sewing Machines , Lie. If you like the platform patronize the Canidate We are not asking any favors at the hands of Mr. Cl< * nd, hill we do beg that you examine these lines and our price?. J. 0. C. FLEMING & CO/ ,..m * -.iti ?JSa?^?^vr ?for sale by - II. B. Whilden, Wbst End Calhoun St., CHARLESTON, s. C., GENERAL AGENT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA RELAY BICYCLES, Sin.! -lIlCALJ.NG OK ?TIIKlt I'M l MAT IC T I HKS. Prices,.$110.00 and $125.00 Exclusive Agencies given at un occupied points. Correspondence isolicited. MACHINERY! W'oo? Working Machinery. Ilrlek '. I.. " Hurrel Stavo " i Clliiiiiiut , " i Irnlii Throslilnu " Saw M.li ? 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