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<|>fie Qduertiser. LAURENS? 8. O., Aug. 22, 1898. LOOAL; Miss Loe Huir, a belle and popular fa* vorite of Coronaoa, Abbeville county, was married at Cross HUI on Saturday last to Mr. Wert?, formerly of this State, now ofOcala, Pia., Rev. Tkoa. Campbell performing the ceremony. The Laurens first nine will paly ball at Greonville during uoxt week. They will have a choice band of sports and will go for scalps. Great game will be played and tiio cranks of the Mountain City may look out for fun. The fun will last soveral days. k iv. a. G. Wardlaw and family are expected home to-day. Mrs. Wardlaw and tholr boy Jno. B. have spent their vacation in tho mountains ot Virginia, breathing the sweet south-western zeph yrs. While Mr. Wardlaw went to see tho great Ferris wheel go round at the exhibition. Wo regret to stato that on account of continued Illness in the family of ltev. Wal tor I. llorbert. pastor of the Metho dist church ho will not be able to return to Laurens for sovoral weeks. Ills brothor, Kov. T. Grlgsby Horbort, has kindly consontod to occupy his pulpit during Iiis brother's absence. All wish tho spoody restoration to health In his family. Mayor Shands now has a strong force of hands at work cutting tho weeds and grass along tho aireeta.--ClmtonOazette. Bad showing brothor! "Don't let the grass grow under your foot." Come up and viow tho splendid factory which your neighbors Intend to build and get an object lesson in hustling. Thm-o will bo a oallod mooting of Bry son Alliance on Saturday, 27th of Aug. at 3 p. m. A full nttoudanco is requested as business of importance Is to be at to ndod to. M. B. Crisp, P. D. A Buster. Mr. John A. Mills prosented to frlonds a splondld molon which kicked tho boam at fifty throo pounds. Tno gener ous I > moos called In the thirsty busy bocs of the AnvKivrisEn, who wonderod whilo thoy onjoyed tho monster. Excursion to Augusta. Thorn will bo an oxcurslon from this placo to Augusta on tho 24th lost. The round trip, |1.25. Tickets to bo sold only tor spooial train leaving Laurons at 0 30 a. m. Tickets limited only for one day. No Homo Dispensary. Tho County Board acted finally yester day upon tho petition tor a disponsary in this city and refused the petition. Thoy ruled that a majority of froehold voters had not askod for a disponsarv. Tno action of the board ovidoncos a free dom from patisan bias, which is not hoard of in othor parts of the Stato. Gone to tho Exposition. Tho following of our follow citizens managod to raiso tho wind here and hayo gono to see the sights in the Windy City: Aslunoro Davis, Dr. P. B. Connor, Hugh Kennedy, Charlie Bobo and wife, Capt. Miutor, daughtor and son, and. Miss Mattlo Ballo. The following havo gono with tho Press Associatlou: Miss Bottlo Watts, Miss Hattle Frlorson, Miss Sara Ball, and W. W. Ball, of the Ad VKRTISBR. Tho oditora aro accompan ied by their wives, mothors and slstors, forming a largo aggrogation. Thoy will probably receive some kind attention from Western brethren aud will no doubt havo a (vain)-glorlous timo of it. Tho Dnucc. Friday evoning tho 18th, was tho occas ion of a delightful German event at the Bon-Delia Hotel in compliment to tho visiting ladios to our town: MIssFinley, Grconwood; Misses Korshaw and Shan non, Camden; Miss 11 oh nan, Barn well; Missos Glonn, Nowborry; Missos Vance and Lcake, Clinton ; Miss Holmes, Char leston; Alias Wallace, Greenvillo; Miss Jlix, Johnston; Miss Hart, Cokes bury. Besido our own fair ladies and gallant knights, the following young gontlomeii from abroad: Messrs. Ken ne rly.'Neu berry; Darlington, AllQndalo; and Prentiss, Doaufort. Tho gorman was gracefully lod by Mr. C. W. Garrott, of Laurens, with Miss Finley, of Groonwood. Tho spacious rooms of tho Ben-Dolla woro brilliantly llghtod and thrown air ily open by that prluco of hospitable hosts, Mr. spencor, and tho hours flew until morning on Torpsichoroan wings to airs that Ariol might havo envied. Eureka. I havo secured tho exclusive right of tllO ii: n of thO celebrated AniCathOtio EUKFKA, which is a Brazilian prepa ration guaranteed to contain no debi tor ions matter and to oxtract all teeth absolutely without pain. 'Tis indeed a boon to mankind. Giye mo a call and bo conyincod as to tho satisfactory na tu ro ol my work. P. B. CONNOR, Aug. 15, 03.-3mo. Dentist. Clinngo of Schedule. Chango of Schedule August 20th, 1893, on tho Port Royal and AVostern Carolina Bailway. Spartanburg to Augusta. No. 3. Ar. from Augusta 1 01 p. in. No. 1. Ar. from Augusta 4 80 p. nc. No. 2. Ar. from Spartanburg 10 50 a.m. No. 4. Ar. from Spartanburg 0 43 p. m. bau nun to Greenville. No. 23, Fx. Sunday,Lv.Laurens 0 00am No. 11, Sunday only, Ly.Laurens710 a m No. 0, Daily, Lv. Laurens 4 40 p m. No. 10, Daily, Ar. Laurens 10 50 a m No. 12, Sunday only, Ar. Laurens 750 pm No. 21, Ex. Sunday, Ar. I<aureus 0 00 p m Directors Meeting. At a mooting of the Directors of the Fanners' Mutual insuraneo Association for Laurons County, on Saturday, 19tb, List., a quorum being present, Dr. J. 8. Wolft was called to the ohalr and Dr. Thos. D. Hairaton was roquoBted to act as soorotary. Aftor a full and freo discussion tbe following motions were made and car rlod unanimously: First. W. II. Drummond moved that all assessments made on out buildings bo roducod fifty porcent, with all store houses and contents, and that tenant leeret bo red need t hirty-t hrce and One third por cont. The motion was second ed by J. Warroti Blakely. Second. On motion of A. H. Martin and seconded by W.U. Drummond, the term liner as to County lines shall bo rostriotod to lands through wbloh the owner lives. Third. Movod by W. II. Drummond that tho time for payment of assessment* made on the losses of A. H. Martin and J. W. Beoks bo extended to the 10th of Ootober, next. Fourth. Mr. W. H. Drummond moved that tho proceedings of this meeting and seconded by A. H. Martin be published in tho .County papers. j. S. WOLFF, Chairman. Tuos. J. Haiiihton, Seo'y. JAddrwi Cry for Pitcher's Castorlau TOWN TOPICS. Ne\v?y Bit* Gathered by Our Repor ter In Hit Dally Round? About our Oily. Mr. R. Levy, of Charleston, Ih opening a clothing store in the city. Two bales of new cotton sold at St. Georges, this State, sold at 6*4 cents. N. S. Harris, Bsq , alter a serious Ill ness we are ?lad to report convalescent. Mr. 8. Diamond Is establishing: in the eity a olothlng establishment. Miss Frlpp from Beaufort, la auto graphed at the Ben-Delia. Mrs. W. E. Ashley and family are summering in the eity. M ins Carrie Hill, ol Greenville, is vis iting Mrs. Dorroh. Miss Pauline Richardson of Tennessee is visiting Mr. J. G. Hrown's family. Miss Julia UtBey, o.'St. George;?, Is vis iting her slstor, Mrs. W. F. Youug. South Carolina is largely in Chicago this week and yet no terestrial shake. Miss Connie Jones visited tho lamlly of Mr. k 1 iiinn at Greenville. Growing crops of all kinds are rollck ing and tho hopes of our farmers groatly buoyed by the ruins of last week. Mr. C. D. Mosoley,with his family vis ited his father, Col. G. V. Mosoley, at Greonville last week. C. C. Foathorstone, Esq , has returned iiom Saluda's lofty peak and looks as fresh as a lark. Misses Josie Anderson and Minnie Babb are home from a delightful sojourn in the country among friends. Dr. Aug. Stothart, of Charleston, vis ited his brothor, Dr. J. A. Stothart, dur ing tho past week. Miss Carrlo Raysor, aftor a pleasant visit to rlends, has roturnod to hor home, St. Goorgea. Tho market has boon well supplied witn poaohoc, but of poor quality. Grapes in abundanco and yory flue. Mrs. Mary Bowon hasreturnod aftor a protracted visit to hor son in North Car olina. Miss Margaret Flnloy and Misses Jos sie and Annie Simmons are visiting Mrs. J. T. Johnson. Rov. Mr. Horbort, of tho Methodist church and family are In tho midst of their vacation aud wo hope will return with additional roses in thoir cheeks, Mr. David Todd, of Fairflold. Is at his old home, enjoying tho hoBoltalltles of his brothors, aud thrico wolcomcd by his many friends. The Slato Board of Education has adopted Chapman's History oftheStalo for the public schools. A St at n deposi tory for school books, is boing discussed. Pilgrims on ploasuro bont wout on Tuesday to Harris Llthia whom all tho health and pleasure seekers and fun loyers aro now trondlng. A petition fur tho commutation of tho sentence of John Ferguson, colorod, sen tenced to hang on tho 1st of Soptembor, hnsbcon forwarded Gov. Tllltnan. Rov. T. Grlgsby Horbnrt proncboif nn interesting sermon In tho Methodist Church on Sunday to a largo congrega tion. The state Press contingent arrived safely on Saturday morning last at tho site of the"groatost show on earth" and are all well and happy. Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Wobb and family after a visit of a fow wooks to relatives in towu havo roturnod to tholr home in Nashville, Tonn. Miss Willlo Cray, who has boen visit ing the family of Mr. S. W. Vance, has returned to hor homo in Ureonvillo, much to tho rogrot of hor many Iriouds bore. An interesting leltor from an old cor respondent, P. W., Of Pa., reached US too late for xhls issue, but will keep a week, as it caino from tho rocks whore tho eaglos build their nests. Mr. JL. M. Linson, a valuablo citizen of Huntington, in this county, died on tho 18th inst. and will bo greatly regretted. His remains wore buried at Bothel church in this county. Missos Aurelia and Eliza Raid, of Au gusta, and Miss Maggie Walkor, of Charleston, who have beon on a visit to the family of Mr. H. A. Wobb, hayo ro turned homo. Capt. R. H. Hudgens, aftor a ylsit to Chicago and othor points of lutorost In the wido wide West, is safoly anchored at homo. Rev. J. D. Pitts, of tho Baptist church, has gone to Saluda, tho orost of tho Blue Ridge, whero wo trust he will find pro pitious broezos and come homo as fresh as a morning glory. Senator M. C. Butlor, is in Edgollold. attonding the funoral coremonios of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dr. Dugas, and may not be nblo to spoak on tho financial questions in the Sonate as ho had in tended. Mr. W. G. Prontlss, formerly of tho Ben-Delia Hotel, now. postmaster at Beaufort, visited his many friends In tho city during last week. Tho smiles of Grover Cloveland havo subtractod ton years f rom his shoulders. He got nn ovation from the boys. Mr. Huekman and wlfo, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moore, the parents of Mrs. Moore, havo re turned to thoir home in the Old Domin ion. They had a charming visit and their many frionds regretted tholr ro turn. Mrs. Douchska Dugas, of Augusta, tho only child of Mrs. Gov. Piokons dlod in Kdgeilold on the 18tb inst. Sho was the daughter of the war Governor of South Carolina, a boautiful and ta)outed youug woman, whoso early death is groatly de plored. Sho was a half slstor, of Mrs. Con. M. C. Butlor, Mrs. Judge Bacon and Mrs. Coles. Ijooal Advertisements. Have you soon the ship? No. Well, stop as you pass the window of Davis, Koper A Co. The beat corset for tit, comfort and du rability is tho adjustable duplex for sale by Simmons Bros. New goods now arriylng on oyery train. Wo are still In the load In styloc quality and rock bottom prices. Davis, Roper A Co., Famous Clothing, Hat and Shoe Store. For black silk mitts try us; and for fast black hosiery wo aro headqunrtors. Simmons Bros. Word eoinos from all quarters that tho neatest ana most satisfac tory dyo for coloring tho beard a brown or black is Uuokingluiin'ti 1 Dye for tho Whiskors. Tendier* Institute. Under the lead and lnatruetlons of Prof. Hughe*, or the GreenVille City School*, assisted by Miss Mary Year gin, the County Iustltute goes bravely on. The attendance of teachers, about twenty live, is too small when there are about seventy white teacher* In the county. The lecluros and exercises are lutoroatlng and Instructive in the highest. Sevoral gontlomon have varied the proceeding* by interesting talks upon varioua topics. The Iustltute will last during' this week and tho attend ance should largely grow. Business Notices. A great chance to buy printed aud white wash goods. Wo are slaughter ing these lines. Simmons Bros. Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver trouble when Glenn Springs water will cure you. You can got it at Kennedy Bros. '.: inch silk ribbon 10c por yard at Sim mons Bros. For Sai.k.?One 50 saw Lummus cot ton gin with feeder and condonsor. In good running order. Apply to Wm. D. Sullivan, Tumbling Shoals, S. C. it if you are suffering from hoad-acho, loss of appetite aud weakness, try a oase ofGlenn Springs water and you will feel bettor. For salo by Kennedy Dros. 'Tlslovo that makes tho world go round, Hut lovo of what we 'o not say. Perhaps of the nlco clotbing to bo found By customers in oar store evory day. D.ivlf, Ropet A Co., Famous clothiors. When e'or you soo u gontloman, With poifect Atting shirt and collar, And drossod upon tho noatost plau, You can bet your bottom dollar, That man patronizes Davis Ropor A Co. All slippors at slaughtor prices now. Simmons Bros. Glenn Springs water is kept in cases and on draught by Kennedy Dros. IA ve and let llve--our motto. All of our spring aud summer goods wo aro closing out at prioos to suit you and tho tlmos. Wo want room lor our fall stock. Davis, Roper A Co., tho People's Cloth iors. Our shoo stock Is immonso and our prices aro right. Soo us whon you want shoes. Simmons Bros. Go to J. O. C. Fleming A (Vs. for Wood's Perfect Prosorvlng Powdor, for preserving Apples, Peaohos, Poarn, Plums, Cherries and fruit of every kind. Ajso, Vogctablos such as Corn, Beans, Tomatoos, Pens, cfch. Perfeottul harm less, and guaranteed a gonuino preserva tive Ono package will bo suIndent to covoi about 0 gallons of Fruit, Etc. Prico 25 oents. To Kent: -Bakery in tho roar of Col. Ball's building. Apply to W. W. Ball. Glonn Springs water will euro rheu matism. For salo by Konn^Hy Bros. Soo tho ship sailing in the window aud then inspect the large stock of clothiug Davin, Roper A: Co. aro receiving dally. Don't forgot us wheu you want cloth iug, that wo have a magniliceut lino ol fall and winter goods in tho very now est stylos. Simmons Bros. Glenn Springs walor Is a tried euro for all t roubles arising from kldnoy, liver or blood diseases. For salo by "Kouuody Bros. Glonn Springs water is specially good for all kidney and bladder troubles. It will remove stono from the bladder in a gvmtlo and speedy manner. For salo by Kennedy Bros. Survivors of Company F, .'lid S. C. Volunteers. Having been appointed by the Adju tant and Inspector General of the .State to revise tho roll of tho above named company, Homer L. McGownn's, I re quest that every survivor of this compa ny will pleaso meet me at Cross Hill on Friday, 25th day of August, at 2 o'clock P. M. My object is to got all the infor mation possible concerning each mem ber of this company, as to when enlisted, whether living or dead; if dead whether from disease or killed in battle; whero wounded or discharged, etc. I hope ev ery old member of this company will meet mo on that day. O. G. Thompson. LiOW Kales to ChioagO. A general reduction of rates to tho World's Fair by tho Richmond A: Dan ville Railroad. Tho Rlobmonthv-Danvllle Railroad has issued n circular to all its ngonts effec tive July 20th making tho World's Fair rates about fivodollnrs loss for the round trip than heretofore. This rato will be gratifying to tho many patrons of tho groat system, and ns a further ovidonco that they are always glvon advantage of tho vory lowest rates available. Tho Richmond A Danville Is a first class passenger line and its agonts aro al ways ready and glad to provido tickets to all points at tho vory lowest possible ratos. John Bach McMastor, tho emi nent historian, is preparing for tho September Forum a financial and historical review, entitled "A Cen tury's Struggle for Silver." In this review, Mr. McMaster will depict vividly tho widespread embarrass ment that prevailed among mer-' chants and others in tho United States a century ago for want of a small exchangeable coinage, and will insist on the vital Importance of an abundant and convenient sil ver-currency medium in overyday mercantile transactions. Walter Bridges, Atlions, Tenn., writes; "For six years I had boon afllictod with running sores, and an enlargement of tho bono in my leg. I tried everything I hoard without any permanent benefit until Botanic Blood Balm was rec ommended to me. Aftor using six bottles tho sores healed, and I am now In better health than 1 have over boon. I sond this testi mony unsolicited, because I want others to bo boneftttcd," ?Tho Rov. Dr. Edward McGlynn will contribute to tho Soptombor Forum an acute and critical survey of tho present rotations of the Vat ican and tho United States. Dr. McGlynn, who roturnod recently from Borne with the Pope's bless ing, will recite iucidontally in this papor tho exact language of his re markable personal conversation with Leo XIII., during which tho pope expressed hirnsolf unrestrain edly with regard to iho Satolli Corrlgan controversy, and frankly condemned fomontors of dissension within the Church in the United States. f/bep Bab7 W?? ?JcV, we gave her Cpejor J*. When ?h?was a "hU4, ?h? cried for Ca?tort*. When the became Mi?, ehe clung to Castor!*. When ?h? had Children, ?he *>yo U* n* Caetort* Mt, Gallagher. . . We are having good weather at present and we think cotton is doing well but old corn caunot make half a crop In this section. Mrs. H. Scott visited at this place lust wcok? M. H. Daniel of St. Matthews, is visiting at this place. Rev. Joe Daniel and wife are visiting at this place. J. N. Jones has decided to re main at his old homo and not to move to Abbeville. Mrs. Kit Wliitley, of Abbeville, visited at Owingsville, S. O. last week. Jim Olardy and Sam Rasor aro visiting ih this section. Rev. Mr. Thaeker and family are visiting at John E. Goddard-s. J. C. Mahon visited at Ninely Six 'ast week. N. P. Bolt spent some days at 11ouch Path last week. The protracted meeting at Mt. Olive closed on last Tuesday night with 14 additions. They will be baptized on tho first Sunday in Sep tember. Jim. Powder Springs. Wo havo had fine rains and tho crops are looking fine. Mrs. Jane Saxon, of Greenwood, is visiting her son W. P. Saxon. Miss Rosa Teague has been spend ing some time with Miss Leila Walker. The Owensvillo and Powder Spring boys crossed bats Saturday. Wait and Saxon ran tho battery for Powdor Spring, Anderson and Smith for Owensville. Tho seoro stood 8 to 18 in favor of Powder Spriug. The same teams will ploy another game soon. Alter the game of ball was over the crowd gathered to the ground near Mr. W. P. Helan's, where every thing was In readiness for a lawn party. About 11 o'clock every body retired to their homes with light hearts as If they had enjoyed themselves. Mr. Walthrop, of Spartanburg, io visiting friends and relatives at this place. The protracted meeting at Mt. Pleasant is now in progress under tho preaching of the Rev. Mr. Marion. Dor roli. Tiio farmers in this section are beginning to pull fodder. The corn crop, had it not been for the little hot, dry spell of three weeks would have been fine. Don't forgot tho entertainment to bo given in tho school house at this place on next Friday evening Aug. 26th, beginning at 8 o'clock. The following is the programme: Music by string band. Select song by trio. tableau. Recitation, "Training a Wife," by Miss Kettle Curry. Music by band. Song, "Old black Joe," by Mr. W. Tl. Britt. Music by band. TABLEAU. Special song. Half hour for refreshments. Music by band. Charade, Dr. Ouroall,in two acts. Music on harmonica, guitar, bell, etc., by W. If. Britt. Admission, fifteen cents for all ages, Come one, come all. lee cream will be served in the yard during the half hour's intermission while preparations are being made for the play "Dr. Curoall. Srse. Narnlo. We had a good rain last Monday, the 14th inst. Thero has been but little qorn bought in this community for 2 years and thero will be less next year. Tho corn crop was never better. Mr. J. II. Franks has the best corn wo havo seen, planted after harvest. The Sunday School at Bratnlctl's Shop will decido next Sabbath whether it will havo a protracted meeting or not. Mr. J. A. Rodgers will havo his gin house ready on time. Mrs. Annie Greor is improving slowly. Thero are a great many little improvements in the way of barns, stables and cotton houses. Fodder pulling is on hand and everybody is ready for it. Chestnut Ridge church met last Thursday and made all arrange ments for entertaining the Reedy River Association which will meet there in September. Health of the comrauuity is good. R. A. J. To gain strength?Hood's Sarsa parille, For steady nerves?Hood's Sarsaparilla. For pure blood? Hood's Sarsaparilla. Cleveland Burned In Fjligy. Chicago, August 20.?A special to the Inter-Ocean from Texarkana, Ark., says: The majority of the Democrats in this section aro strongly in iavor of tho free coin age of silver, and aro naturally much depressed with Presidont Cleveland's late Message to Con gress on that question. At Bucha' nan, ton miles wost of here, in Texas, a mass meeting of about 150 voters, noarly all Democrats, was held Friday night. Resolutions bitterly denouncing Cleveland as a champion of tho money power and an enemy of tho common people wore adopted, after which tho Pres ident was hanged in eftlgy and af torwards shot and riddled with bul lets. Tho efngy is still hanging, and it is understood that it will be publicly burned. Many bodily ills result from hab itual constipation, and a fino con stitution may be w oukono d and ruined by simple neglect. There Is no medicine for regulat ing tho bowels ami restoring a nat ural action to the digostive organs, equal to Ayei's Pills. Your Hummer Vacation! Whoro to uol Tho World's Fair! How to go! liouisvillo and Nashvillo route. When to gel I-eavo Atlanta W. ?V A. H. H. 10 a. m., 2:15 p. in., 8;20 p. m. Arrlvo Chicago 8?68 a. no., 4:80 p. in., 9:80 p. in. Less than 23 hours to Chicago. Solid Vestlnulo Trains. Another fea ture and advantago hy tho I/nilsvillo and Nashvillo i um aro variable routes, stop ovor privileges and ehanco to visit N|;iinunitii Cave. For tickets and othor Information a<l droi-H FiiKD I>. Bush, Bis. Pas. Agt. L.A N. lt. U ,No. 30 Wall St., Atlanta, Ga? 40 -4in Yellow Jack is skirmishing around Ponsacolo and ^Tortugas, Fla-i and 'Brunswick, Go. Health authorities aro on tho alert and the demoralization not great. Owingsville. The protracted meeting at Mt. Olive closed Tuesday night. They received fourteen in the church. Most of our farmers aro turning their o t stubblo preparatory for another crop. It Is with much sadness that wo chronicle the death of Mrs. Sallie Guopor, wife of Mr. Thomas Cooper of Enoree, who departed this life on the morning of tho l?th inst. She was tho daughter of Rev. aud Mrs. J. A. Cooper, and sho will find many relatives who mouru her loss In tin's section. Her remains were entered in Union Cemetery on the 16th, thero to await the final Besureclion. Mrs. 8. 8. Boyd who has been visiting her father in this section is now visiting her father-in-law at Boyd's Mill. Sevoral of our boys expect to at tend tho Camp Motting in Greon villo county which commences Friday beforo tho third Suudny inst. Fodder-pulling will soon bo in season but it will not last long as most of tho crop In this section was damaged by tho hail storm. Mr. J, D. Culbertson will have nn exhibition at the close of his school at Rocky. Mount, which will ho about tho first of September. Mrs. T, J. Cooper of Ekom is still very sick. Jack. THE OHIO DEMOCRATS. Hinging KiuloraeinonlB uf the Domocratlo Platform?Noal'a Nomination. Cincinnati, Aug. 11.?Delegates to tho stato convention wcro remarkably slow in getting togothor. At 0 o'clock, tho hour designated for tho coinmonco nieut of tho proceedings, just threo-| were in thoir places. State Chairman C. D. Critcs, upon whom dovolvod tho duty of calling the assemblngo to ordor, fretted and fumod behind tho big gilt eaglo that adorned tho desk, but this did not help matters. Absont delegates wcro uptown en deavoring to coalcsco upon soniobody, or anybody to dofoat Garry Ncal, and thoy could neither bo whipped nor coaxod northward until thoy were good and ready. Aftor tho clock turned 10, however, thoy enmo in liko an ava lanche, and whon 15 minutes later the impatient chairman brought down his gavel and declared tho convention called to ordor. Dolegates and spectators numbered over 3,000. Delegates Itoso to Tliolr Feet whilo tho Divino blessing was invoked by Rev. Dr. George A. Thatcher. As a prefaco to his words, tho state chair man read a cablegram from ."/antes T. Neal, consul at Liverpool, convoying his groetings to tho Democracy of Ohio and saying that ho felt that victory awaited the tickot nominated. This was re ceived with applause, which was re newed whon tho retiring stato chair man bogan his valodictory address. The Temporary Chairman, The presentation of lion. Gilbort II. Barger as temporary chairman was a Bignnl for a hearty reception to tho Democratic war horse from the stato capitol. He dived, without an intro duction into tho discussion of national issues. Hearty applauso punctuated t'ne salient portions of his speech, but was especially loud and prolonged whon tho speaker declared that this country should no longer be denominated by European money standards or by Amer ican cities that financially owe two much allcgianco to foreign nations. The report of tho committee on cre dentials seating Neal, tho contesting nelcgatofrom Ross county, went through by acclamation, and so did the proposi tion that tho temporary organization Hi' Made Permanent. Chairman Barger modestly declined to make a second speech on assuming tho duties of permanent chairman, and tho convention proceeded to cut off a pros pective tloou of oratory by adopting a resolution that all nominating speeches bo kept within live minutos. a sou mi Platform. A platform endorsing tho platform of tho Democratic party, and strongly de nouncing the administration or stato af fairs by Governor McKinley was heart ily ondorscd by tho convention. Tho flnnnoial situation of the country, which is pronounced "unfortunate" is doclared to bo tho natural result of the "McKinley tariff, tho Sherman silver law, tho extravagance of tho Republi can party recently in power, and in tho creating and fostering of trusts and cor ruptions by that party, all combining to shako credit, tooroatO distrust in tho money of tho country and to paralyze its business." Congratulations Kxtended. In regard to tho mossago of tho.presi dent, the Ohio Democrats say: "Wo congratulate the country upon an early prospect of measures of roliof as outlined by tho president's lato mos sago to congress, and wo h tvo confi dence that a Democratic congress will doviso laws to furnish such relief." They lloliovo In Cleveland, "Tho oountry has an abiding faith in the integrity, patriotism and exalted courage of President Cleveland. True to tho peoplo and watchful of their in terests, ho will enforce honest and eco nomical methods in the conduct of pub lic affairs, and socuvo to every section of tho country tho blessing of goodgov prnmont." Y.awrenon Noal Nominated. Closo attention was paid to each para graph of tho platform as it was road by the chairman of tho committee on reso lutions, Hon. A. J. McMahon. Thero Were no manifestations of approval un til tho eulogy of Clovoland was roached. Then dologatos and spo^ators ohoorcd again and again - shouting and yelling until it soomed thoy would novor stop. Lawrence T. Nenl, of Chillieothe.was nominated for governor on tho first bal lot. Colonol W. A. Taylor, of Columbus, wns noniinatod by acclamation for liou tonaut governor. A Government Olllolnl Drownen. WARSAW, Ind.. Aug. 11.?In attempt ing to stop from tho steamer City of tyuincy to a bnrgo of rock a few miles below Canton, Mo,, Captain Durton, paymaster for tllO gOVOrilUlOllt bout Jennie Uilchrist, lost his balance and was drownod. The Ilato Advanced One. London, Aug. 11.?At tho regular weokly mooting of tho diroctors of tho I3pnk of Englund, tho bank's ratoof dis count was ndvancod 1, making tho rato now asked 4 per cent. She i ,U< cd Our Slang. Tho Duchess of Veragna is said to havo boon delighted with tho scraps of slang she pioked up among New York's Four Hundred. At Mrs. Paran Stevens' sho said to the hostess that oho thought vta phraso "in tho couaommo" vory express ive? and hospitable.?Philadelphia Lod When tho hair begins to fall out or Im ii gray, the scalp needs doc toring, and wo know of no bettor tipocific than Hull's Vegetable Sic ilian Hair Renewer. Cross Hill Notes. This section has had fine rains. Tho cotton crop is now very prom ising. Fodder pulling is the order of the day with the farmers. Protracted meetings have beeu held at soveral ol the churches in the township, with moro or less success at each one. Cross Hill possesses attractions that draw crowds ovety day. Any one standing on tho side of main street in front of tlte Post office is impressed by tho continual stir that ours is a livo town und comunlty. Messrs Chapman will bo ready to gin cotton in a week and will give satisfaction in the future as in tho past to their customers. Messrs. Anderson and Smith uro erecting a ginnery near tho Depot and they will no doubt do good work. Capt. Jenkins has completed a beautiful residence on Main St., which is quite an ornament to the town. M. T. Simpson, P. H, Madden, ancl Dr. E. \V. Piuson havo build ings now in process of erection. Mr. Gi.ly Owens and wife, of | Southern Goorgia, are visiting friends and relatives in the com munity. Mrs. Rawlinson and children, of Newborry, aro among us visiting relatives and friends. Wo havo been informed that Miss Mary Yeargtn will visit our town this week and lias consented to give one of her Inimitable en tertainments in llie Academy on Friday, the 25th lust. It is need less to say that it will pay every body to attend. Miss Yeargin will entertain and instruct at the same time and wo bespeak for her a crowded house. Tho admittance lee will bo vory small and every bopy should be there. sobibe, Very Few at the Fair. chicago, August 20.?The at tendance at the Fair to-day was very small and tho grounds, after having been thronged by splendid crowds all the week, appeared strangely deserted. Tho buildings were open but the few peoplo who wandered through the grounds did not find much to delight tho eye, as nearly nil the exhibits were cov ered. The week just closed was a record breaker in the point of at tendance. The number of visitors during the week was 790,170, an increase over last week of 110,371). JtiMliro Shims' Krt'lio.' Dead. PlTTbiii kg, Aug. 11.?George Shiras, one of Pin- bur.;'.; pioneers, is dead. This honored head of an illustrious family was in his 80th year. His eon, Associate Justioo (leorjro Shiras, of tho supreme court of the I uited States, ar rived til his falber'? bodsido a few hours previous lo hiss death. Tho last illness of the deceased wan duo ;?; tho breaking up of vital forces, incident to old ago. Now For iii?> Kartlit|itako Maker. Since the famous earthquako in South Carolina the soil of, Berkley county has been much more productive. Professor Newman of Clcmsou college accounts for this on the theory that tho earth quake provided better drainage than previously existed.?Atlanta Journal. BLOOD BA THE GREAT REMEDY - FOR ALL BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES Uns been thoroughly (cmcu uy em inent phyilclan? iiikI the puoplo for Ii vi-nrs, r.inl Dover fnlw 10 euro quickly ami pemuuiently SCROFULA, ULCERS. EC2EM4, RHEUMATISM. PIMPLEfl, ERUPTIONS, V* nml nil inr.nr.i-r If KATI"- < ?? >"1 I::: V! ?! V-: n:-l r jtUNSIKG epUKS. |l?\ irlftlilv nuiw ?!??? inr-t x foiUhsomo !>?..??-.1 1:.-. ?> ??? 11 ???;??? ' ? ??>.? M P lowed. IVIro W por bOtlJs,S bii'.tlesfor I?. >or a MlobydrufTirUU. SENT FREE w?^nKt<Vt^ tnow. k BLOCO BALM CO., fuUn'.ft, vu v STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA County ok Laurens. Probate Court. Whereas, Jas. M. Hudgens, has applied to me for Letters of Ad ministration on the estate of James lludgcns, deceased. These arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin died and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear before mc at a Court of Probate to be holden at my ollice at Laurens, S. C, on the 5th day of Sept. at 10 o'clock, A. ft!., to show cause, il any they can, why letters should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 15th day of August, 1893. JOHN M. CLARDY, Aug. 15th, '93-.|t j. p. L. South ?arolina EoIfegG, Columbia, S, C, The Session begins September 26th. Four Courses: Classical, Literary, Scientific, and Law; with elective studies in higher classes. New Gymnasium. Well appoint ed Laboratories, Chemical, Physi cal, Biological, Etc. Necessary Expenses, from $145 to $2 to. For further information address the President, JAMES WOOD ROW. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County ok I,a uk ens. Probate Court. Whereas,j. II. WUarion, has applied to niC for letters of admin istration on the estate of N. A. Gl ledge, deceased? These arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of s:\id deceased, to bo and appear before mc at a Court of Probate tobe holden at my oflice at Laurens, S. C, on the 23d day of Aug. at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any they can, why letters should not be granted. Givcndindcr my hand and seal this 10th day of July, 1S93. JOHN M. CLAUD V, July io, '&3k*6l j. v. 1.. o I - * ?? - ????il ? . - ? FAST SCHEDULE TO ON THROUGH CARS. All Pullman Cars at Only Would be a tempting trip to thousands of people, but it is nothing to compare with the new schedule of CUT RATE PRICES. now being made all through our LARGE STOCK OF CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS and GENTS' FUR NISHING GOODS. I?tF* We must have room lor our immense Fall Stock. Davis, Roper A, Co. Famous Clothing, Hat and Shoe Stove. PURE DRUGS Are very essential when a person is ill and adulterat ed medicines cannot possi bly have the curative powers like wholesome medicines but DR. B. P. POSEY keeps nothing but the best and purest Drugs and Medicines and people wanting anything in my line will do well to call. I also carry a large slock of Toilet Articles, Stationery, Tobacca, Cigars, Colognes, Toilet and Laundry Soap and a hundred and one other things kept in a first-class Drug Store. I keep GARDEN SEEDS of reliable houses constantly on hand and sell them at reasonable prices. Yours for mutual benefit, Bo Wo wmmY9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST. Is Life Worth Living? That Depends On THE LIVER,. For move ills icsult from an Un healthy Liver than any other cause. When you arc Bilious TAKE LIVER-AID. When you ave 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 are Out of Sorts TAKE LIVER-AID. No Pain?No GrtfPBS in LiVBR? Am, A graduated medicine glass goes fvee with each bottle. LIVER-AID Cost Only tto cts, And It Cures You. All of the above Manufactured by -the? HOWARD & W1LLBT DRUG COMPANY, AUGUSTA. OA And Sold by M. MARTIN and B. F. POSEY, Agents. lauren S, S. ( HllMti..11 IIUll 111 ThMM Ice, Ice I Ice11 WHY will you Buffer in this Hot Weather when n NICKEL buys 5 LBS OY ICE. 100 lbs for 75 cents. 50 lbs for 40 cents. And Smaller Quantities at One Cent a l'ouml. Aldi TUR COOLING D1UNKS OK THIS SEASON AT OUR The Freshest Fruit Flavors (Jsodi Kennedy Bros, FAMILY CIKOOKItS, NEXT DOOR TO THE POST OFFICE. -THE Presbyterian College -OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CLINTON, S. C. CLASSICAL, Scientific and Business Courses, thorough and practical. Expenses $135 per Ses sion? for weeks. Gooci Prepara tory School. Send for Catalogue. J. I. CLELAND, President. NOTICE To Road Overseers! YOU afo hereby ordered to work tho roads, 11? the IftW requires, under your charKP, and pnt them in good Order ftntl condition by 1st of September next. Afj ter that time tho roads will l>o inspected and overy one in default will bo dealt witli accord bur to law. Now Koverr? youraelf accordmfily. lly ordor of tho Board : (Signod) Ii. P. AhAfir, Chairman board 0. C. I-. C. M. L. 1.<??-.;, Clerk.