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^fie (?etuertissr. LAUREN8,' ?. O., July 26, 1803. LOOAL: Tho Lauren* Medical Society held their monthly meeting yesterday at Wa terloo. Dr. R. N. Wells of Charleston, preaobed an able and eloquent sermon oo last Sabbath in the Methodist Church from II Cor., chap. 3, v. 18. Wo regret to learn or the serious Ill ness of the Hon. F. A. Connor, at bis his home, Cokesbury, Abbeville oonnty. Ho is tho father of Dr. P. B. Connor, of this city. A gentleman interested in develop ment of tho sugar beet and the sugar In* tordst in tho South sojourned in the olty during the past weok. We learn that Senator Irby is giving the matter atten tion. Wo trust that there are "Millions in it" for our poople. During last week we were blessed with showers in various sections of the coun ty. Tho crops baye boon groatly rovlv od. In tho inoaiitlnio tho heated term lor uitoiiso host has boon utiexaniplod for oursootion. Tbecorn crop has been soriously Injured. Cotton is small and backward and with tho best of seasons from now till tho rlponnig season, a full crop cannot bo hoped for. Mr. Bonjainln Franklin Perry arrived In this city on Friday evening last, by way of the Spartanburg traiu. It is understood ho visited Congressman Shell. Mr. Perry, bo it known, is aspir to be Intornal Itovenue Collector for this State. Whon tbo fair Goddesses con tested for the golden apple Paris (a com petent gontloman) being the Judge, deter pulcheritnac, lot tho fairest havo it, was lusorlbed upon the beautiful prise. During last weok Senator Irby and Congressman Sholl met by accident at tho rosidenco of Col. J. D. M. Shaw, a farmer living six miles south oast of this city. It was in tho parlor of this gontloman, Sonator Irby demanded of tho author of tho famous "Manifesto" his relationship to tho Craddock-Jlm Tillmnn letter and the Farloy letter at tacking the Sonator. Words brought on blows, tho Sonator taking the aggressive. These bo the savory rumors of tho olr cumambiont environment. Wo regret that wo havo not the smallest ciroum stancos in the affair. Ail tho world is is interested in the infinitesimal Inoi donts of great mons lives. These Cham pious llvo too close to oaoh other. It is tho Turk who admits no brother near tho throno. No country can have but ono Ctoiar. At 10:10 on Saturday last Sheriff Mc Cravy received a tolograra as follows from Columbia: ?'Soi/.o jug whiskey addressed S. A. Walkor, Enorea, by express from Au gusta this morning." [Signed] ?B. R. Tillman." Whoroupon, tho sheriff*, apparently not rogarding this peremptory order from his chief majesty, whisked into the ofllco of Trial Justice W. W. Keunedy, and sworo out a warrant, stating tho facts of the telegram and obtaining the .) ustice's warrant and on the arrival of train, the sborllV whisked Into tho ex press car, seized a suspicious looking box, incontinently broke it and found itcontaiuod a jug. The jug is now safely in tho hands of tho Shorlff', Us destina tion not known. The warrant concludes thusly: "Those are therefore to com mand you to approhond tho whlskoy." Now, klud readers, do you "approhond"? Absent. Dr. P. It. Connor will bo absent from his ollico on account of tho illness of his fathor. Wo trust to be able to note his father's convalosconce and the Doctors oarly return to his home. Dime Heading. There will bo a delightful dinio read ing in tho graded school building on hext Friday night. Tho entertaintnont is undoi tho auspices of tho "King's Daughters" and it is hoped that overy body will oneourauo them in their noblo work. Doors open at ?'30 o'clock. Death. 11 is sad to note the death of tho young witeof Mr. P. B. Lookwood at Wins boro on Sunday last. Mrs. Lockwood was tho daughter of Mr. Charles Mad den of Waterloo In this county. She leaves a husband and four little child ren And many friends to mourn their loss. Tho remains were brougnt from Winshoro to this city and sorrowfully ldd away on yestorday afternoon, at tended by a large concouurse of friends of tho family. Entertainment ut Alma. Encouraged by the auccess of the Dime Reading at Shiloh a few weeks ago by Miss Mary L. Yeargin, on short notice, another will bo held by her at Shiloh on Friday evening, August 4tb, 7 o'clock. Suitable music has been arranged for the occasion, and re freshments will aleio bo provided. It is held for church repairs, and tho public are respectfully invited. Come one, como all. You will not be disap pointed. Business Notices. Fou salo as surplus, one good milk .cow, hall Jorsoy, with helffer oalf three fourth Jorsoy. Calf ono wook old. Prioe 085, Ai.iiEM Dial. 12J : ginghams for U)o. 10c ginghams for 8c at Simmons Bros. Do you need it? A .stove. If so come and see us. Wilkes ?fc Co. Straw hats must go rogardloss of ior t.no? pricos. Simmons Bros. Glonn Springs water is kept in cases . and ou draught by Kennedy Bros. A groat chance to buy a nice suit. Wo aro soiling thorn very cheap to eloso out. .minions Bros. Our now fall goods of matting, carpet ing, rug?, oil cloth,. etc. are arriving daily. Wilkes A Co. Try us for nogligeeshirts and summer underwear. .Simmons Bros. .sei our ad on lamps. Banquet lamps nad been selling for $2.50. Vase lamps <or $1.75. Wilkes' Furniture Store. Some elegant imported d.-'ors patterns at not cash. Great bargains U? umbrellas and parasols. Simmons Bros. Wantkd.?Agents to canvass Laurens and adjoining counties. Good pay to the right partlos. C. L. Fike. July ll-4t Oo to J. O. C, Fleming <fe (.Vs. for Wood's Porfeot Preserving Powder, for preserving Apples, Peaobos, Pear?, Plums, Cherries and fruit of every kind. Also. Vegetables snoh as Corn, Beans, Tomatoes. Peaq, Ah. Perfeotful harm less, and guaranteed a genuine preserva tive. I Ono package will be sufficient to covet about 6 gallons of Fruit, Eto. Price 25 cents._ CHILDREN CRY FOR PITCHER'S CASTORIA. TOWN TOPICS.' * A Column or News/ Bit? Gathered by Our Reporter In hie Dally Hounds About our City. Mrs. J. II. Tray nham and children are so|ournlng with friends In Atlanta. Mrs. Dr. Brown and family of Atlanta are visiting Mrs. J. W. Ferguson. Mrs. W. A. Roger?, of Spartanburg, is on a visit to Mrs. Joseph Nullivan. Mrs. out/., of Rdgeneld, is visiting rel atives and frlonds in iown. Mrs. Culhoun, of Abbeville, is visitiog her daughter Mrs. F. J. MoQowan. Mr. J. P. Anderson, of Anderson, baa boon visiting friends in the oity. Miss Carrie Davidson, in visiting friends in Newborry. Col. J. Gary Watts was in the city this week. Miss Kmmle Jones is at home again. She has boon visiting friends in Seneca. Mrs. T. II. Nelson is visiting relatives in country. Mr. Will .Simmons, of Goorgls, Is pay our city a visit. Mrs. W. It. Rlcbey and children are visiting relatives in Cokosbury. Miss ftoble Sharp Is ylsiting relatives in Anderson. Mr. John I). Garlingtnn was In tho city last wcok. Mr. I). C. Ho won wont to Augusta on business last week. Miss Seppie Dewley is visiting frlonds ln.Ureenvillo. Dr. L. S. Fuller wont on a business trip to Greenville last woek. Mr. Ryland Trayuham has returned from a visit to relatives at Princeton. Miss Julia McGheo, of Greenwood, is visiting the family of Mr. W. H, Gilker son. Miss Lona Posey, of Union, and Miss Ilannlo Jones, of Cokesburrj*, are visit ing tho family ot Dr. B. F. Posey. . Miss Janle Rivers entertained her many young in ends on last Friday eve ning with a delightful dance. Editor J. C.Garllngton, of Spartanburg, Herald, was in tho oity for a day last week. Mrs. Klla Cavls and daughter, of Spar tanburg, visited the family of Mr. Har vey Anderson last week. Mr. John Barksdale and Mr. McLees, of Greenwood, visitod friends in the city on Sunday. Miss Alleno McCasIan has returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Abbeville. Mrs. J. N. Wright and her daughter, Miss Lute, went mountainward last Monday. Mrs. C. W. Tune and Mrs. Foster Simpson and family have left town for the cooler regions of north Georgia. Mr. Charles H. Henry, traveling agent for the Greenville News, was In the oity last week. Mr. 0. W. Garrett and Thomas Watts spent a few days in tho country last week. The children of tbe Baptist Sunday School had a delightful picnic at Holme's Spring last Thursday evening. Mrs. Conway Garlington and family of Spartanburg, are on a visit to hor mother, Mrs. Frierson. Dr. J. P. Latlmer and Col. G. W. Dll lard, of Greonville, were in tho city on business last week. The humous watormolons have come and the specimens soen on the streets are poor. The small boys of Laurens played a very good game of base ball with tho Mountvlllo team on Wodnosday oven in g. The scoro stood 10 to 10 in favor of Laurens, Misses Bertha and Florence Visanska and Mr. Daniel Vlsauska, after visiting their uncle. Mr. J. M. Visanska for some weeks, left last week to visit friends in Abbovlllo. < 'apt. T. J. Duckett has boon appointed School Commissioner for this County, vice L, P. Davenport resigned. Capt. Duckett has boon a school teacher and will make and efficient officer. The hunt for nuisances was vigorously persued in this city on last Tuesday. Govornor TUlman's constablry raided the premisis of an ox-saloon keopor. All was found lovely and peace reigns. No warrants were issued. Dr. Thomas Jones, of Bartow, Ga., Is visiting his brother Mr. J. W. Jones and other relatives In this county. Dr. Jones has just returned from Guatamala, Central America, whore he accompanied his brother-in-law, Gen. Pierce Younar, minister to Guatamala and Homduras. Many friends here, whore ho was to the manor born, were rejoiond to seo him well and youthful. It has been quite a long time since Laurens has had anything to compare with the charming roceptlon which Miss Lyl Harris gave in honor of Miss Jor dan, of Anniston, on Thursday ovening last. The rooms wore filled with tho flower of tho youth and beauty of tho town, to say nothing of the fair strangor, not half a strangor either, whoso pres ence added ho immeasurably to the pleasure of ail provent.. With so charm ing a hostess the evening could only have been immensely enjoyable and in truth It would bo difllcult for any of tho guests to remember an occasion i,,ore delightful. Local Advertisements. If you want the most comfortable cor set on tho markot try the adjustable i ?up. e.; et Simmons Bros. If you are suffering ff<f}J} head-ache, loss of appetite and weakness, try # i;,aoa orGlenn Springs water and you will feel better. For sale by Kennody Bros. Our stock of blaok lace mitts is vory complete, Simmons Bros. Glenn Springs wate* i? specially good for all kidney and bladder troubles. /t will removo stono from the bladder in a1 g?nt)e and speedy manner. For sale by Kennedy Bros, Please help us move our big lino of, summer bats. We will make prices in teresting for you. Simmons Bros. Smyrna rugs from $1.60 to $28.00. Fall stock arrived. Wllkea A Co. Get our cut prices on vases, banquet and librarX lamps. These are bargains, no fake. Wllkes A Co. Oak suit only $14.05. ''It's a hummer." Wllkoa' Furniture Store. To Rbnt:?Bakery in (lie rear of Col. Ball's building. Apply to W. W. Ball. Children Cry for PitcherXCwtorla I The lleoent Court. The trial of a. T. Jennings, a bright mulatto school toaohor, and wife and Clara Bullock for the murder ot an in fant ot Clara, was pending when we went lo press on last Tuesday. The' Jury obarged with tbo case rotired at 10 A. M. on Wednesday morning and came in with a verdict at 7 P. M., finding Jen nings guilty of murder and announcing that they could not agree as to the two women. 80 a mistrial was ordered. It was a bard fought oaso and stoutly con tested. As a homicide case It had some interesting featuros. Jonnings is a bright mulatto, a native of Baltimore, and came South, as a proacher under the pro toe t ion of the Northern Presby to rlan churoh some years ago. Two years ago he was disconnected with churcb work and was made principal of tho colored gradod school in this city. Clara Hnl lock is a negro girl, raihor bright and welleducatod, the daughter of a simple negro laborer, farming four miles from this city. She had boen a pupil of Jen nings and wlf?, tho latter also boing a teacher, a bright mulatto woman who oamo from Wostohoster, Pa., where she has a respectable woll-to-do colored mother and brothers. Jonnings is about forty years of ago and he and his wife lived in their own houso In this olty, whore they own a littlo proporty. Clara is about olghtoon years of age. In 1892 Jennings had a hired farm in tho coun try adjoining tho farm cultivated by Klihu Bullock, tho father of Clara. Almut the last of March tho negroes or tho city raisod a clamor against Jon nings. They churned that Improper re lations existed botwoon Jonnings and Clara; that Clara disappeared from view about. Decombor last; and that Clara was really sooroted In Jonnings' house and had boon since her disappear ance, demanding of the trustees of tho gradod schools, all of whom arn promi nent gentlemon of the city, an investi gation. This was had, ovldenco was taken, witnesses wero called. Jennings was examlnod and stoutly maintained that ho know nothing of Clara. IIow over, the clamor of tho colored people was so great, that Jennings tendered Iiis resignation as a toacher. This was ou a Tuesday morning lu April. On tho fol lowing Saturday tho Sheriff with a war rant and posse wont to tho house of Jon nings and arrested the throe,Clara boing found In the attic, and all wero com mitted to Jail. Thoy admitted that Clara had boon delivered of a boy child a woek bet?re and that it had boon carried to Klihu Bullock's house, there to bo cared for by his family. On Monday morning tho child's gravo in a secluded wood one hundred and titty yards from Bullock's house, was found. A boy child claimed to bo Clara's was oxhumod, and an inquest hold. It appeared on tho in quisition, that sho had boen attended by Dr. Jones, residing a nolghbor to Bul lock and his family physician, a gentle man of character, at tho request of Bul lock; and that tho delivery was about two o'clock In tho morning. There wero two issues In tho caso: one If the child died from natural causes or was mur dered; the other, who was responsible for the death. Tho state released Klihu Bullock, who also was charged and ar rested, and used him as a witness. Tho State contended that the Jonningsos and Clara murdered the ohild. while the defense claimed that Klihu Bullock had carried the ohild to his houso in fooblo condition and was responsible and should answer and account for Its doath. Jonnings alleged motive for seoroting Clara was the protection of her reputa tion and his own. The ovldenco was puroly circumstantial of a homicide having been committed and the jury must have entertained gravo doubts, having deliberated nino hours. Ho was sentenced to bo haugod on September 1st, but his caso will be appoald to the Supremo Court which moots in Novem ber. John Ferguson, who cut his wile's throat in this city March last, was con victed of murder, and sentenced to hang on Soptombor, 1st. Afcor the Judge pro nounced the sentence ho asked if ho could dispose of his little girl by will. Ho is 21 years old and was reared in this city. Charlie Croon, Goorgo Bowors, and Wade Cannon wero convicted of arson, by burning tho dwelling or J. I). Hairs ton noar Goldville. There boing no rec ommendation to mercy thoy woro sen tenced to die by hanging on tho tlrst of Soptomber. There may be an appeal in (rreon'scaso and possibly in all three. K. C. Morrison was convicted of cheat ing and dofrauding negroes under pre tense of resrosonting some bonovolent enterprise and sentenced to three years In tho ponltonliary, a.'. thosb unfortu nates belong to tho negro raoo. |t was a bloody assl/.e and wo liopo not to wit ness tho like again. After disposing of a massof equity mat matters Judge Wallace adjournod tho Court sine dicon Friday aftomoon. The Court opens at Spartanburg on Monday morning. Union Meeting, Tho union of tho 4th section of tho Reedy River Association will convene with Holly Qrovo church on Saturday before tho flth Sunday in July. 10.J A. M. Devotional exorcises. 11, Serrnon by J^ev. B. Mahon. Query 1st, What constitutes a strong church? opened by C. K, Hale,W. P. Turner and T, P, Ram age. Query 2nd. Should a churoh carry a member whose acts are in open violation to the rules of the church ? opened by B. P. Corley, Thos. Campbell, W. W, Ureen. Query 8rd. Is the Sunday Suhool a necessity? Oponod by J. P. May, H. L. Hitt. Sunday 1QJ- A' Mi Sunday School mass meeting. 11$, Proaohlng by B. P, Oorloy, alternate J, B, Mahon, J, H, \Vhaivjkw, Mod, Powder Springs. Picnics, barbacues and base ball seems to be the order of the day. Tho Powder Spring Sunday .School has decided to havo a bas ket picnic in place of a childrens day; "1'fte ti?ue $ej, q, part for it is Saturday before tho ffftli Sutida'y in this month. Como one, como all, add bring well filled baskets.? Tbdro will be some speeches made on the occasion and wo can assure you all a pleasant time. The ifow?of fcfpfjng J)obatlng So ciety is Id a flourishing condition. It had about thlrly-flve members enrolled. The Poplar Spring Sunday School eejepratfqn was a grand suc cess, and ono to he long romoni: bored. It was estimated that a thousand or twelvo hundred people were present. Messrs Hudgens, Watkins and Roper all made speeches on the occasion. Miss K( llie and brother with Mr. Wallis, of Newberry county, is the guest of Mr. D. G. Grow. Como again. Mr, M. A, Riddle and sifter, Miss Tepie, visited friends ana relatives at Prlceton. j Barkadale. Tbe first public exhibition of Highland Home Academy has come and gone and is a thing of the past, and with it goea joy and re gret and fond remembrance. Fri day was an ideal mid-summer day. From "early morn until devry eve" vehicles, wagons and pedestrians poured In from every direction. Promptly at 1 o'clock Dr. Ohas. Manly was Introduced and to say his address was an excellent ono is putting it mildly, it was a literary treat, a sound logical discourse, spiked with humor and pathos. Dr. Manly gave a brief history of Furman University and of his In vincible will in building up the in stitution to its present high stan dard. A short sketch of his boy hood days on the farm aud strug gle for an education. He said that as a rule tho country boys made the men?tho men who held high positions of honor and fame; tho Intrinsic value of early training; "why?" the groat question of life. He also spoko of tlie great impor tance of educating the girls. Not that they were expected to hold office or plead law at tho bar, but that they should bo "polished ns a corner stone after tho simllitudoof palaces," the supporters of the so cial fabric. We regret that time and spnco will not permit us to givo his address in full. As tho excessively hot day began to melt Into tho evening glow of tho mellow twilight, pooplo began to test the capacity of the house, (after enjoying a veritable feast) and at 8 o'clock tho ushers had packed it to an uncomfortable de gree. There was not standing room even on the steps. Tho aisles, windows and oven the rostrum was crowded so that the heat was .simply intense. After a prayer by Dr. Martin, a song of weleorao was beautifully rendered. Then camo tho opening address by Lillian Burns, which elicited applause. Then a declam ation, "Small Boys," Master Na than Owens; "Wanted," Willie .Jones. These boys did themselves credit. Recitation by Maggie Par rott, "Throwing Kisses." This was a sweet little girl. Song, "Merrily on." Then came "A Boy's Opinion," Algie Putuuin. "Nature," Earle Garrett. "Vacation's Days Are Hero," Mallle Owens. "Some One's Servant Girl," OUio Burns. All quitted themselves with good effect. Song, "The Old Apple Tree." Declamation, "Bravo Kate Shel ley," Master Frnser Shockley. "A Cluster of Nevers," Luther Hender son. Recitation, "Little Chris's let ter to Jesus," May Putnam. "Papa's Letter," Lula Knight. Each did well and revealed tho fact that thoy had been well trained. Tho latter was tho recipient of an ex quisite boquet. Song, "Whip-poor will's Song," This was tho song of the occasion, Declamation, "Magnificent Pov erty," Elmer Putnam, "The Lost t Kiss," Belle Henderson. "Death of tho Drunkard's Boy," Matlle Parrott. All a brilliant success. QUABTBTTB. Declamation, "Asleep at tho Switch," Glen Parrott. A bright success by a bright boy. Recita tion, "Night Fall." Nivia Owens. "Burial of Moses," Snyder Parrott. QUARTETTE. Declamation?Our Duty to our Country, Jno. Thackston. Tho Au tomatic Cradle, Geo, Knight. Peo ple like fun and they got it. Dialogue?An Entirely Different Matter, W. P. Garrett, Booth Knight?Laughter. Recitation?A Word to Our Girls, Eva Jones. Then came tho Modern Cain pathetically declaim ed by Walter Garrett, QUARTETTE, Declamation?Tho Value of time, Bonnie Parrott. Mount Tabor, Henry Knight. Tho Indian's Claim, J. Thero Garrett. Theso boys showed some oratorical power. QUARTETTE. Declamation?Tho Two ftonds, W. Booth Knight, \t was well done and reflected credit on him self and his teachers. Then camo a dialogue which brought ripples ?but notrlpplesof fresh air?Mark Twain Interviewed, Thero Garrett, Goo. Duvalle. An address to Young Men. W. P. Garrett, Recitation ?* Good - byo, Alma Burns. Song, "Good Night," Thus tho exhibition come to a brilliant ond| a fact to which soyen hundred pooplo can testify. Prof. L. B. Ackerman and Rev. J. B. Parrott havo good reasons to bo proud of tho sohool sinco their untiring efforts have been crowned with a beautiful success. Special thanks aro due Messers Mahon, Gray and Henry for vocal music, and to Miss Sallio Power, who with her superb voice, kindly assisted us. The next session, Will heidn the sepond Monday in September with a teaching force of ripo experience and thoroughly conjpetoni ability. Wo expopt to (jq bet.tpr wprk, and should those concerned soe propor to put tholr children under our in struction they can rest assured that they will got as good instruc tion as can bo had In upper Car olina. Mr. Albort Thackston and sister Miss May, of Reedvillo. are visit ing Prof. Aokermanis family. Mr. Thackstc-n'is a Furman graduate. We had tho pleasure of attend ing Chlldrens Day at Warrior Creek, prof. L. B. Ackerman, Jos. T. Brownleo, Dr, M. C, Cox, M, A. Knight and W. P. Oarrott respond ed with addresses. Billy Barlow. Nnruic. The rain has come and put now life into tho growing crops and oyprybqdy is wearing!} bright face, Rev, Btl8soy, of ttdgoflold, is as sisting Rev. J. B. Parrott in a pro tracted meeting at Highland Homo this week. Mrs. Martha Owens fell down on the railroad near Barksdale Sta tion last Tuesday evening and broko her arm. Mr. J. A. Greor ia the h ippiest man wo hrtvo'met lately. Jt's a wee girl. Mrs. Salllp Browning and her daughter, OIa? of Columbia, are visiting hor mothor, Mrs. Crisp. Mr. John Leopard has a very sick child. R. A. J. Ayer's Hair Vigor has no equal, in morit and ofncloncy, as a hair dressing and for tho prevention of baldness. It eradicates dandruff, keeps tho scalp moist, clean and and healthy, and givosvltallty and color to weak, faded and gray hair. Tho mojt popular of toilet articles. jeUwBHHI Long: Branch. We have been having an abun dance of ruin in the past fow days, and we were glad to see it for crops were needing rain badly. Mr. H. E. Todd and wife of Whit mire visited relatives in this section last week. Mr. and Mr?. Thomas Workman of Woodruff, aro visiting friends and relatives in this section. Mr*. Fannie Bailoy and daughtoj and Mrs. Clayton Bailey,of Clinton, and visiting M. A. Sumorols'family. The loafers' club at Hairston's shop meets every day with a full attendance. Every body Is well except Mr. James Bell woh is complaining be cause he hasn't any thing olse to do. We notice that tho singing school at Rocky Springs is in a flourishing condition under the caro of Prof. Crouiptou. Mr. Burny Abrains und Miss Janie Benjamin were married July 18, Rev. Dr. Jacobs officiating. lilghtninig rod and insurance agents are among us every day. And still they go to the Indian doctor but some havo to call on our old time Doctors to know what to complain of. T. J. Weathers has tho finest Held of cotton wo have soon up to this date, but Tom ought to have some thing fino occasionly. Bob Hairston has sold his bale of cotton at last but ho dont look any richer than any one else. By tho tlmo this is?in print tho ground will be broko for O. P. Clood wins dwelling. Tho little OUsons aro offon a trip to Spartanburg and aro anticipating a fine trip. SLOCUM Gilsox. BIG CHANCE FOR OUR FARMERS. Money in Cultivating Roots for Su gar?An Agent Interests Sonator Ir by in the Subject Which is to ho Thoroughly Investigutcil. Greenville Daily News. Laubkns, July 20.?A matter is now under consideration hero and in New York which will bo Bpecial interest to tho farmers of the Piedmont. It is per haps not generally known that great ef forts have been mado and much money spent on tho cultivation of tho sugar beet in tho United States. In California and Nebraska the experiments havo been succeBsfnl; that is, the factories in those two States are now in operation, beet sugar being produced there at pay ing prices. Efforts were also made some years ago in various parts of Canada with tho samo object in view but tho re sult was a failure. The people of tho Piedmont know that an impulse was given to the cultiva tion of tho wine grapo in this section by tho discovery that the climate, condi tions and soil were the same here as in tho best grape producing regions of France. Most pcbple who read geogta j)hy also know that the beet industry is one-of tho largest and most profitable in France. It was perhaps tho putting of the80 facts iu?cU?or that induced an in* vestigntiou now in progress into the merits of the Piedmont as a beet pro ducer. Home days ago tho accredited agent of a New York syndicate paid a visit to Senator Irby. The people in this syndi cate havo undertaken to establish five beet factories in tho South. The agent of the capitalists who has a practical knowledge of the subject in all its bear ings, has already mado sufficient exami nations in Florida. Reports, analyses of soil, etc.. were mado from this section B)tne time ago. Future examinations aro to bo mado in Tennessee and Mis sissippi and ono other State. The agent of the capitalists was direc ted by them to como here and endeavor to interest Senator Irby, in a general way, in tho undertaking. Ho called on Sonator Irby last night and sketched to him tho intention, capabilities ami earn estness of his moneyed principals. In brief, the object of the company is to make successful in South Carolina an industry which has proved eminently so in sections which are not as naturally adapted to beet culture ^3 iair semi-trop ical land, fho establishment of the fac tory ia of course dependent upon tho success of a beet crop or tho success of a sufficiont number of experiments to show that beers can ho grown here in the way desired. In South Caroling t'no natural conditions aro granted tp be what they should bo. In Nebraska they raise ten tons to tho acre, in California aixteen to tho aoro, South Carolina can nt l*>:,8t do as well as California, H h;io been determined by experience that it will pay to raiao beets for sugar if tho pro duction per acre is as much as eight tons. In Ncbraeka tho produeora of the raw material and tho factory ,)POJ,]0 nyUjp. W^ey notwithstanding that labor is scarco and dear, Tho agent aiter explaining tho matter thoroughly aaid that ho was authorized to make Senator Irby a proposition. Tho capitalists desire his coperation but that ho shall make no promises or givo no advice to the farmers of this section or State until after he shall have seen the beet plantations of the West, inves tigated the cost or production, net result to ?he farmer, etc. They desiro that he shall report the result of his observa tions, if desired, through tho newspapers of the State. 'fho company has tendered him for this purpose a trip to California and Ne braska, and also to Canmula, if he wish es to bo informed on tho grounds of tho causes of failure there. They wished him to set out at once, but it being out of tho question now, Senator Irby accep ted the tender for September, and he will in all probability leave Washington for tho \\ohI about the first of that month, lie said to-day that he would make thorough examination into all that had been stated by tho agent with refer ence to tho industry and would odor his suggestions and advice only after lie had been thoroughly informed on the sub ject. Something more on this pitereat ing subject wjll ho. given in a fow days. Will you Bufior with Dyspepsia and Liver trouhlo whon Glonn Springs wator will euro you. You can got it nt Kennedy Bros. M. D. hane, Dovoraux, (In., writes: "Ono summer several yours ago, while railroading in Mississ ippi, I became badly affected with malarial blood poison that impaired my health tor morolhan t^^yours. Several offensive, uU\W.-t^Hkeare.l on my legs'1, and nolhinjfl Sfc,'1' (,) give permanent relief^ Btook six bottles of B. It. l\JM tkirtl mo onliroly^^ ft^ -a?--? ? " Meeting a* Oakville. The neighborhood and vicinity at large met at O&kvillo school-hou?e at 1 o'clock, July 10th, 1893, for the purpose of in vestigating uonio reports upon School Commissioner L! Pi Davenport. After the objeet of tho meeting was explained O. C. Cuningham was elected Cliairuian and John It. Boyd, Secretary. Not being able to find out anything definite there was an investigating com mitted of six of the best men appointed to investigate the matter and report Wednesday, tho 12th inst., at 3 o'clock P, M. Committee?John C. William?. B. F.Terry, J. R. McDaniol, W. I. Box, 1). F. Balentiue, D. It. Boyd. On mo tion O. C. Cuniugham was added to tho committee. The committee was re quested to tako a Notary Public with them and tako sworn testimony. On motion tho meeting was adjourned to meet Weduesday at 3 o'clock P. M., at Oakville school-house. About two hundred citizens of Oak ville community and vicinity at large mot promptly at tho hour specified.? The Chairman called tho meeting to or der; minutes of last meeting read and adopted. The Chairman announced that the committee was ready to make thoir report. The committee then made a full and complete report of the facts in tho case. On motion report received as informa tion. Thero was some resolutions presented to tho body that caused considerable discussion. Mr. S. W. Fuller being present was called upon to nuke a statement in ref erence to a certain card to bo published in the Laurensville Hkuai.d. Said statement caused so much confusion that tho meeting was adjourned to meet on Friday, tho 14th inst., at 2 o'clock P. M., that they might bo tho better prepared to act. Mr. Fuller, on hearing the statement of his wife road, also made the following statement: S. W. Fuller voluntarily camo before committee and asked to see his wife's statement. It was shown him. Ho ask that it bo read to him. It. 1). Boyd read the statement down to a certain clause. Ho then said to Boyd : Stop ! That is not so. I want that changed. Tho commit tee Informed him that they could not do that; and stated that Davenport had ac knowledge it. Fuller replied: Alright, let it go; that he was not satisfied and never had been. Tho committee asked him then if he could endorse his wifo's statement. He said yes. Ho then signed his name under his wifo's name. Fuller Mso stated publicly to the audience that he was not satisfied and never had been. Tho crowd demanded that his wife's statement be read. It was then care fully read. Ho (Fuller) answering yes at the end of every sentence. Respectfully submitted, 0. c. cunikoiiam, Chairman Investigating Com. OAKViiiLBSonooL-uousB, July 14, '93.? Meeting called to order by Chairman. On motion the proceedings of last meet ing wero not read, thero being several now comers. On motion the report of investigating committee was read, with Mr. S. W. Fuller's statement additional. On mo tion report received as information. On motion a committee of five was ap pointed on resolutions. Committee?i). P. Balentino, Dr. Wms. Wright, W. H. l'inson, J. It. Mclhuiiel, Foster Hipp. The committee presented the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: We, the citizens of Oakville communi ty and vicinity at large have sent a com mittee to investigate the sad afinir of our School Commissioner L., P. Daven port. We desiro for the public to know the true nature of the ease. We believe in equal rights to all and special privi leges to none. Resolved, That the committee he re quested to m..ko a report cf the investi gation of the case to tho public through the County papers, 2d Wo believe thoro was no malicious intent on tho part t>\ Davenport, though us conduct -was of such a nature that lb? good people of ouv County cannot tolerate it, and therefore denounce it most bitterly. 8d, That he resign his office as School Commissioner, and leave the ^tate. 4th, As to S. W. Fuller's statement in the Laurensville Herald, it does not correspond with tho Facts in the case and his own statement to the committee. We therefore deem it an imposition upon the people of our County. 5th, That the above resolutions and proceedings be published in our County papers, "Respectfully submitted, 1). F. Balbntinb. Union Mooting. The Union Meeting of the Third section of Reedy River Associa tion will convene with Chestnut Ridge Church on the 4th Friday before the 5th Sunday, July 20th. Rev. J. A. Martin will preach the Introductory sermon, Rev. J. D. Pitts will preach tho Missionary sermon. Query 1st. What do we as Church members owe to Christ. Opened by J. 1), Pilts and John Moore. Query 2d. Will true Christians willfully neglect tho Sunday School. Opened by Jus. A. Marlin and W. P. Garrett. Query 3d. What do the Scrip tures teach as to duties and bless ing of attendance upon public wor ship. Opened by J. B. Parrott and U. W. Shell. Sunday School services?ad dresses by Jodie A. Martin and B. W. Davenport. J. 1). PITTS, Moderator. W. P. Gakkktt, Sec'y. Ooat'ness Cannot He Cured by local applications, as they can not reach the diseased portion of the ear. Then; is only one way to cure doafness, and that is by con stitutional remedies, Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the muCOUfl lining of tho Kustaeh ian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, ami Whon It Is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless tho inflam mation can he taken out and this lube restored to Its normal condit ion, hearing will bo destroyed for ever; nine cases out of ten aro caused by catarrh which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give Who Hundred Dol lars for a^y Cage of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by UnlPs Catarrh ' Cure. F. J. Ohenly &. Co., Toled>,0, tfflTSold by Druggists, 7c. Children Crjji l'ITCIIKR'S MSJflfl?. I Sil ?i"Jv'.v v -uT rtoiti .>\. 1 V<-i amm,. Or the Filteenth Annual Convention or the Laureus County Sunday School Afwoclaslon (Interdenominational.) To be held at Liberty Spring CnV *ch, Cross Hill, on Wodncaday and Thursday, July ' v? h and Z7tb, 1893. FIRST DAY. Ten o'clock A. M.?OPENING DE VOTIONAL SERVICES, by Rev. J. D. Mahon. GREETINGS AND RESPONSES. Enrollment, followed by President's Annual Address?by James M. II mir, eni. Treasurer's Annual Report?B. F. Lanford. Annual Election of Officers and Ap pointment of Committees. Discussion: "UNITY in CHRISTIAN EFFORT"?Rev. A. G. Wardlaw, C. R. Wallace. RECESS. Two o'clock P. M.?NORMAL BIBLE LESSON?Rov. J. W. Shell. Topic: "PROPER PREPARATION OF LESSON?Rev. J. B. Parrott. Topic: "WORK OF STATE RUN DAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION"?J. S. Machen, and other delegates. Opening Query Box. Recess. Eight o'clock P. M.?Address: "MIS SIONARY WORK IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL"?Rev. W. P. Jacobs. Address: "TEMPERANCE WORK IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL" ?Rov. W. A. Botts. SECOND DAY. Nino o'clock A. M.?BIBLE READ ING?Rev. A. M. Hassell. Normal Training Lessons?Rev. W . I. Herbert. Essay, by Miss Mary L. Yeargin. Topic : "IMPROVING THE OPPOR TUNITIES OF TO-DAY"-J. JVright Nash. Raising Funds for tho Work. Opening Query Box. Recess. Two o'clock P. M.?Topic: "THE SABBATH QUESTION"?C. 11. Roper and W. T. Austin. Election of Delegates to Stato Conven tion. Miscellaneous matters. Closing devotions?Rev. John Man ning. NOTICE " To Road Overseers! YOU are hereby ordered to work the roads, as tho law requires, under your marge, and put them in good order and condition by 1st of September next. Af ter that time the roads will bo inspected *nd every ono in default will be dealt with according to law. Now govern yourself accordingly. By order of the Board : (Signed) R. P. ADAIR, Chairman Board C. C. L. C. M. L. Bullock, Clerk. July 5, 1893?33?8t New Barber Shop, In The Robertson Building, rW0 DOORS FROM THE POST OFFICE. Polito Attention and Good Work Promised All Customers. Respectfully, DICK MARTIN. Is Life Worth Living? That Depends Ou THE LIVER. For more ills icsult from an Un healthy Liver than any other cause. When you arc Bilious TAKE LIVER-AID. When you arc Constipated TAKE LIVER-AID. When you feel Dizzy TAKE LIVER-AID. When you have Dyspepsia TAKE LIVER-AID. When you have no Appetite TAKE LIVER-AID. When your Skin is Sallow TAKE LIVER AID. When you arc Out of Sorts TAKE LIVER-AID. No Pain?No Gkipks in Livkk Aio. A graduated medicine glass goes free with each bottle. LIVER-AID Cost Only 50 cts, And It Cures You. All of the above Manufactured by -THE HOWARD & WILLET DRUG COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA And Sold oy H. MARTIN and B. F. POSEY, Agents. LAURENS, S. C. PURE DRUGS Arc very essential when a person is ill and adulterat ed medicines cannot possi bly have the curative powers like wholesome medicines but DR. B. F. POSEY keeps nothing but the liest and purest Drugs and Medicines and people wanting anything in my line will do well to call. I also carry a large stock of Toilet Articles, Stationery, Tobacca, Cigars, Colognes, Toilet and Laundry Soap and a hundred and one other tilings kept in a first-class Drug Store. I keep GAR?EN SEEDS of reliable houses constantly on hand and sell them at reasonable prices. Yours for mutual benefit> Mo F? F?SEY9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST. DR. W. H. BALL, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL RAN.'?, LAURENS. Office DAYS?Moudftys and Tuesday $5,083 $5,000 WANTED AT 0? HVLuLSt Have It. The Famous Clothiers, Hatters and Shoers, Are Cutting Prices ?in? Every Department. CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, Cuffs, Underwear, Ladies' Slippers,Etc. Save money by trading with us. io per cent given hack on all Cash purchases from June 22d to July ist. Worth making. Wc will allow a discount of 5 per cent on all accounts paid before [uly ist. Money is needed at once and we are willing to |>;iy those big prices ibr it. This is a Golden Opportunity ind as it is a recognised fact that our prices have been light in the past, these prices make them VERY RIGHT. StraW HatS Without regard to COST. L"<lics' ?? Ghil Red and Tan Shoes at HALF PRICE. Davis, Roper <8c Co. _ J. Eg "Ht^?fcill irr. ME mil nlinr 'itnni^d