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^ Hfl?.-?r-vr~? ^>fcet deLuerxiser , 8ab?orlpMoi? Price?13 Mo ata?, fl.??? PAYABLE IN ADVANCE._ W. W. BALL. EDITOR. Rates for Advertising.Ordinary Ad vertisements, per square, one Inser tion, |1.00; eaob subsequent Insertion, GO cents. Liberal reduotlon made for large Ad vertisements. W. W. BALL, Proprietor. LAUREMS. 8. 0? Sept. 12, 1893. Boisterous and oft repeated as sertions that the repeal of the Sherman act will reduce the amount of money in circulation aro worthless until they are forti fied with evidence. During the past lineal year while the Treasury has been buying $4,000,000 per month the circulation has actually decreased. Inferior dollars whose faces are full of false pretenses of value expel honest coin and do not increase the real, stock value on hand. It is strange that people allow themselves to be deceived with the cry that debtors were ch&atod by the demonetization of silver in '73. The facts are that only eight mil lion silver dollars had at that timo been coined sinco the United States camo tnto existence. They were a nominal quantity in tbe country's currency and it is folly to Claim that the cessation of their manufacture affected obligations of debtors to any approciable ex tent. We believe that a sound and stable money, whose value at any moment may be estimated with reasonable accuracy, is what a country must have to insure per manent prosperity and we doubt If the health of business depends upon the number of dollars in cir culation nearly so much as the po liticians aver. A measure to ex pand the currency by Congress would probably afford some re lief but its most important bene ficial result would be in removing the widespread distrust which has found a lodging deep in the hearts of tho people. If there is a Tlllmanite editor in the State his name is Nettles. If there is a dispensary editor in the State his name is Nettles too. Mr. Nettles runs a paper In Sumter and here is what he says in last week's issue: ?? It is said that in Lnurens the ad vocates of the dispensary not be ing able to get a majority of the freeholders of that town to sign a petition for a dispenser, a deed to to one-eighth of an acre of land was made to about fifty or sixty white men and negroes, and that these additional names were used to secure the appointment of a dis penser. This is all wrong, and the board of control should have re fused to appoint a dispenser under the circumstances. We believe in fair play and an honest course, but such a proceeding is neither fair nor honest. We suspect that it is through spite and on account of politics that a dispensary was not established in Laurens, but then it is better to quietly submit to these evils and bide the time than to take such a rash and revolutionary course to accomplish one's purpose. As to Mr. Nettles' suspicion that "it was through spite and on ac count of politics that a dispensary was not established in Laarens, we presume to refer him to our Till manite Senator, Dr. Fuller, who is a consistent prohibitionist and who strenuously opposed the intruding ol a dispensary upon us. Otherwise, Mr. Nettles, your points are astonishingly well taken. In the September number of Harper's Magazine there is a strik ingly interesting account of a gen eral election in England written by Kieh.ml Harding Davis, Mr. Da vis emphasizes very strongly tho points in which an English elec tion differs from those to which he is accustomed in the United States but Mr. Davis writes from the standpoint of a Northern man and in therefore familiar only with po litical contests as they are fought and won under Tammany ideals and standards. If he had been in South Oarolina during the last cam paign he would have found that "heckling" and the other unpleas ant features of English elections are not by any means new in the United States. Mr. Davis descrip tion would apply very accurately to a Southern campaign if that part referring to the participation of the English women were left out. If every man in the State were presented with a bushel of paper dollars worth ten cents a pound yet legal tender it would be a boon to people who are in debt. It would help debtors if a few tons of silver dollars worth fifty-two cents each could bo^du raped on the country. A still better and* equally Just and reasonable method of helping debtors would be to pass a law al lowing them to repudiate their debts entirely. The benefits of all these plans would be temporary only. Governor Tlllman's sincere and intelligent efforts in behalf of the storm sufferers command our heartiest respect und admiration. He was particularly happy in se lecting Dr. Babcock for the respon sible mission of Investigating the condition of the sea Islands. It would have been hard to find another so well fitted to do it thor oughly. Tbe Governor's example ?uculd Inspire the sympathetic co operation of all South Carolinians In helping the miserable victims of this groat calamity. ' TBft ADVERTISER l?liy realizes the unnatural conditions which clog any attempts on its part%o discuss public questions with the farmers^ j*el<?trj^^ tbjy. had boonvtflj|e?r& t<^9|)li?ie tho edltorLDl utleSficjes of what Reform papers arenpleascd to gra tuitously stigmatize as the "subsi dized press" we should not be in clined to protest. We have abundant faith in the strength and power of our political views to convince if they can be accorded a fair hearing. We do confess, howevor, and it is with mortification, that a very large and important element of the masses has been persuaded to ignore and shut their eyes to anything that unTillmanistic papers may say, and we among them are so cut off from frank and candid argument with the very -persons with whom it is our earnest desire to speak. It Is not only deplorable but re markable that two-thirds of tho white people of the State seriously suspect the honesty of all the Anti Tillman papers published; and this in the face of the fact that every Anti Tillman paper is daily losing dollars by its political course. It is In tho face of tho further fact that there aro not more than two or three Anti Tillman editors who have been office seekers while the Tillmanite editors who have gained political rewards may be num bered by tho dozen. It is our duly as editors to per sist in efforts to advance tho cause of sound public aud political opin ions even though wo are prepared to expect unwelcome receptions for them, After a while (and it may be years) prejudice will die and even the bitter class of TI1I manltes will cease to charge those papers with insincerity whose fi delity to their convictions of truth Involve a steady curtailment of their incomes. Charles H. Henry has purchased a half interest in the Spartanburg Herald and will assume the busi ness management of that staunch young daily journal. Mr. Henry has been travelling agent and cor respondent of the Greenville News for the past year or two and is a cap able newspaper man. With Henry to look after the commissary de partment Uarlington will make the Herald a more vigorous little giant than ever. The World's Fair letters of Mr. D, D. Wallace in the Newberry Observer show him to be a writer of decided taient and the Adver tiser is glad to know that after the completion of his education ho will probably enter the ranks of South Carolina journalism. Hail Columbia! A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Grovor Cleveland in the White House Saturday. "Columbia" would be an appro priate name for the wee lassie. Editor Laurens Advertiser: A stranger attempted to cross North Baborn at T. Hellam's ford on the road leading from Dials Church to Babbtown, the creek was up and his horse could not pull the buggy up steep bank. Ho saved his horse by cutting him looso from the buggy. He lost part of his harness and umbrella. Damages at least ten dollars. The buggy floated down the creek against the foot log, and the neigh bors fastened a log chain to it and drew it a shore. Our Commissioners ought to build a bridge at this point or close up this roach _W. M. Orator Talbert. [Front the Cnlcago Times.| "Last night's session found Tal bert, of South Carolina, talking. There was at one riotous epoch no one but the Speaker, the mace, Talbert and the clock in the House. Mr. Talbert was making a perfect cyclone of a speech, too?making it with voice, hands and feet. Pon dleton.of West Virginia, strolled In with his hat on. Mr. Pendleton evidently did not know the House was in session and perhaps sup posed the voluble Talbert was practicing?talking at a mark, as it were. Pendleton did not even re move his hat, but, leaning his chin on the brass rail back of the seats, he contemplated Talbert humor ously. "'And Mr. Speaker,' roared Mr. Talbert, catching sight of the Wheeling statesman, 'I want to say that tho statements of my friend from West Virginia made in his recent speech on the floor of this House cannot bo sustained.' Pendleton looked disgusted at this very unparliamentary employment of himself in Mr. Talbert's spoech. Cocking his hat over his left eye, he waved vaguely at the lono talkor. 'You're a Republican,' ob served Pendleton, with which re buke he went out. The reckless Talbert had driven away his only auditor." What Do You Take Medlelno For? Because you are sick, and want to get well, of course. Then remember, that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures. All we ask is, that in taking Hood's Sarsaparilla you will do so with perseverance equalling or ap proaching tho tenacity with which your complaint has clung to you. It takes time and care to eradicate old and deep seated maladies, par ticularly when they have been .40 long hidden in the system that they have become chronic. Remember that ull permanent and positive cures aro brought about with rea sonable moderation. Hood's Sar saparilla attacks disease vigorously and never leaves tho field until it has conquered. People who live In new countries are liable to be prostrated by mala rial levors. Inhabitants of cities, by reason of bad drainage and un wholesome odors, suffer from sim ilar diseases. Ayer's Ague Cure is warranted a specific fqr all ma larial poisons. Cross ?hl Note?. It is rather late to say ao of the great- storm; we w ention that there wer mney&blown down and he hfiilth on|?iu>coH|liiiu| now goo*.' ThpDoctoX^ lng on their oars at ease. Dr. J. H. Miller is now in the Northern markets laying in a stock for the fall trade. All tho other merchants are depending on order log goods. Some aro now receiv ing advance lots of goods. We are glad to see Mr. - W. P. Turner back in town for the sea son, and is as fresh behind the counter as if he had not been hold ing the plow handles all the year. Mr. Tom South is building a house near the depot, part of which will be a store room and the bal ance a dwelling. Mr. Joe. Nance, of Due West, has bought a residence in town, and a lot at tho depot and is build ing a store on tho lot. Wo gladly welcome Mr. Nance to our town. Wo saw Mr. J. Q. Brown, of your city, in town this week, and we hear it rumored that he contem plates becoming a resident of our town. Wo will be glad to havo him and family with us. Tho family of F. P. McGowan are now in town visiting relatives and friends. The young folks had adolightful party at the residonco of Mr. W. M. Millor's a few nights ago. Every one that attended spoke in the highest terms of tho pleasure of the occasion. It seoms that tho Dispensary has struck Laurens, and the petition for it has developed tho fact that it takes a great many persons to" own a small piece of land in that town, but it don't take much land to make a person a land holdor ac cording to tho Dispensary law. Wo supposojjaurens needed a les son in Reform. The citizens of this town and community will meet on Saturday tho 10th inst., to consider tho school question, und all persons interested, teachers and patrons, are requested to take notice and govern thorn selves accordingly. Our young friend J. B. Mediock, with Simmons Bros., aftor a holi day of a month is again at his post looking refreshed from his rest. Scribe, Mount Olive. We aro having plenty of rain in this section at this writing. Some of our peoplo aro picking cotton. Mr. N. E. Cooper is repairing his cotton gins. He says ho will be ready to gin tho first balo picked out. Ho will movo one of his gins to Bradley, S. C. We are having a great deal of sickness in this neighborhood. Mrs. Carolino Sason, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cooper at this place, is quito ill at present, but wo hope to see her out again soon. Mr. Pink Cannon has been very sick for several days. Wo wisli him a rapid recovery. D. R. Wells went fox hunting tho other day and caught a full grown gray fox. The baptising at Mt. Olivo last Sunday was conducted by Rev. J. A. Martin, who also preached a good sermon. Mr. George Gambrell mado a j pleasant and successful trip to Pelzer factory last week. The young ladies of this com munity aro making three quilts, to be sold for the benefit of tho church. Come out, young men, and bid for them. Messrs. J. R. and M. J. Owings got in a new stock of goods last week. Trip. Dial Dots. The weather i.s very fine at pres ent and the farmers aro making good use of tbe time in pulling fod der, some of them aro through while others have just begun. Cotton is opening very fast. Some aro gathering tho fleecy sta ple. Messers W. A. Burdette, John Armstrong and John Mooro have purchased a ginning out-fit and will bo glad to accomodato their friends and neighbors. Mrs. Ella Mackey and \vo Ii? Je daughters, Annie and Floreed, vis ited Mrs. Ella Willis last week. Mrs. Betsy Bryant and Willie and Jennie Henderson aro visiting relatives around Dials. M ? W. B. Thomason, of Fair vi , visited Mr. L. II. Robertson la. . week. Messrs R. Wylio Willis, of Lau rens, and G. Kemper Willis, of Williamston, visited the family of Mr. George Leak not long since. Mr. William Godfrey has moved from Pelzer Factory back into our midst. Wo aro glad to wolcomc them back. Mr. Roland Willis lost a fine milk cow last week. Mr. John Godfrey is building a new dwelling. Mr. Wylio Burdette is rejoicing ovor his new babe. Help for Mama. , J. R. Curry Is verry happy over his now son. Tumbling Shoals. The crop prospect was very se riously injured by the storm. The farmers must have help. A stay laW would meet the approval of the people. Quite a number of people in this section will move to other localities this fall. Sweet potato pies and custards are in vogue now. We were grieved to read of the death of Miss Nannie Roland of your city and tender our heart felt sympathy to our friends and relatives, the bereaved family.? May He who watches over our des tinies be their Comforter. T. Mack Roper is at home from n pleasure visit to Pickens. Major. G. W. Anderson, of Wil liamston was here last week. Mr. W. I). .Sullivan has purchas ed a new gin and is ready to han dle the llcccy staple. W. II. Pith & Son ginned a bale of cotton last week. September is here and possum huntctf ??xpeet to fatten, for tlvcrc are plenty of the beasts. Uncle Pluck. To rise in the morning with a bad taste In tho mouth and no ap potite, indicates that tho stomach nocds strengthening. For this pur pose, l hero is nothing hotter than an occasional dose of Ayer's Pill taken at bed time. Kkom. tying fine weather for and polling fodder >rs are making good _u so 'hey report corn and' third off. im Cooper, who hj sumo time, wo uro glad Jo Itjftfcfflltt'ricciiL Misses Matttoand Maggie Orubb, two of Helton's charming young ladles p tid our city a flying visit thin week. Come again. Miss Kittle Thomas, of Abbeville, is the guest of Miss Clatio McDan lel this week. Miss Kitty Is a charming young Iuhh and always welcome in our midst. Mr. A. M. Trayuham is building a handsome residence Mr. Truyn ham is an energetic young man and we bespeak him success. Mr. H. Oulbcrtson, of Ninety-Six paid our littlo town a flying visit this week. Tho new stove man has been In our midst. Tho sories cf meetings nt Poplar Springs church closed last Satur day with fourteen additions. The mooting was carried on by tho Rev. J. II. Smith, of Fountain Inu, who did some noble work. May his days ho many and crowned with tho richest of blessings. We think we can roport a wed ding soon. , Mr. Dentis Culbertson loaves for Honoa Path shortly. Tim Tam. Ill Memoria in. Whereas, Tho Almighty has seon lit to enter our midst and re moved our dear sister, Mrs. Ann Washington, who was ono of our brightest Christians in Mt. Olive Woman's Homo Mission Society, for what purpose wo know not but that some good might bo done. ?For his ways are just." Our comfort Is that sho ha3 l oon re ceived in our Father's Homo of many mansions, and that wo muy follow on and meet hor thore. Wo shall go to her, sho shall not return to us. And to tho bereaved hus band we pray thee, dry thine eyes and bid thy tears now cease. Thy wifo far Above tho skies has found a sweet release from all her sor rows and her pain. She is at last mafic free. Thou woulds't not call hor back again to suffer pain with thee. Nay drooping soul lift up thy head; Thou needst not hope in vain; Thy wifo lives, sho is not doad, you soon shall meet again. Now be it? Rcsovled, That wo deeply mourn the heavy afflictions, 2d. That wo sympathize with tho bereft family. 3d. That we commend her exam ple. 4th. That a page in our minute book bo inscribed to her memory. 5th. That a copy of these Reso lutions and preamble ho furnished the family. 6th. That those resolutions with tho preamble bo published In the Baptist Courier and county papers. Written by Mrs. L. E. Smith. Adopted by tho Womans' Homo Mission Society. Mamie E. Redden, Corresponding Sec'y. $100 Reward, $100. Tho readers of this paper will ho ploased to learn that there is at least ono dreaded disease that scienco has beon ablo to euro in all its stages and that is catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is tho only positivo euro now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Curo is taken internally, acting directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of tho system, thereby destroying tho foundation of tho disease, and giving tho pa tient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work, Tho proprietors havo so much faith in its curative powers, that thoy offer Ono Hun dred Dollars for any ease that it fails to cure. Send for list of Testi monials. Address, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. ^F*Sold by Druggists. Children Cry for PITCHER'S CASTORIA. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS. Competitive examinations for 3 scholarships offered by the college of Charleston to the white male stu dents of the State will be held on the third, fourth and fifth of Octo ber next al/Laurens. Each schol arship is worth $220 per annum for four years. I deem it advisable for the young men to make stren uous efforts to win for themselves and their count}' the honor and ad vantages ofibred, and I shall take pleasure in giving any needful In formation. Applications should be made by Sept. 20th. THOS.J DUCKETT, C. L. FIKE, A. M. IIASSELL, Sept. 8th, 93. Bd. Examiners. "sheriffs sale. Pursuant to the decree in the case of F. P. McOowan, as assignee, etc., and C. D. Barksdale, ct. al., I will sell at public outcry at Lau rens C. II., S. C, 0:1 Salesday in October next, the following de scribed-property to wit: All that lot or parcel of land known as the A. W. ?ttrnsldc residence, in the city of Laurens, bounded on the North by Laurens Street, on the East by Dr. J. T. Poolo, on the South by Dr. T. E. Todd and J. Wells Todd, and on the West by Church Street, and containing one Acre, more or less. Terms:?One-half of the pur chase money to be paid in cash, and the balance on a credit ol twelve months witli interest from the day of sale, to be secured by the bond of the purchaser, and a mortgage of the premises with leave to the purchaser to pay the entire bid in cash. The purchaser to pay for the papers. If the pur cliasei fails /to comply with the terms of sale the property will be resold at his risk on the same or some subsequent salesday. GEO. S. McCRAVV, Sheriff L. C. dr. w. h. ball, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL BANK, LAURENS. Artificial jTc^. The scientific fact on which the* making of artificial ice depends in that \vi>vn a li<i'??d evgpocates^iV w romicel^and rruxo "c won far enough the water will be frozen. This cooling action can bo fell by pouring a littlo other or alcohol upon tho hand. The liquid evap orates rapidly, and tho loss of htyit which it takes up cools tho hand very perceptibly. If a boltlo con taining water is kopt wot on the out side with other, tho evaporation will chill tho water, and eventually freeze it. In making ice on the larger scale either ammonia or sulphurous oxide is used iustead of ether, because theso substances are cheaper and are not inflam mable. Thousands of peoplo fled from Brunswick, Qn., upon the alarm of yellow fover and the poor who could not get away are suffering. Tho Mayor and oltlzens appeal to the oharltable world for help. Mrs. David N. Klblcr of Shanlcyton, Va., was a sufferer with stomach trouble At times she was In sovore patn and groat misery. Piercing pains would solie hor In tho right sldo and at times shoot from the hip to tho breast Sho also suffered chills in tho body and limbs. Physlotaus fallod to dlagnoso tho easo and medicines fulled to cure, I Hood's Sarsaparilla quickly brought about a change and the result has been n perfect restoration to health. Hood'8 Pills net easily, yet promptly ana efficleuUy, on tho liver am' bowels. 2uc jas. ii. carlisle, ll. d., President. Two Full Courses. V j^j V.^' Necessary expenses for one year, One Hundred SPAKTANBUItG, S. C. and Fifty Dollars. t3f For Catalogue address. J. A. GAMEWELL, Secretary of Faculty. ?"who WHXTENER & MARTIN? They are our Fashionable Hair Cutter and Shaver. Ben-Delia Hotel. Wc have added another complete Department to our IMMENSE BUSINESS. In preparing for this addition wc have united all the well known characteristics of our Firm, viz: Wc have bought the liest Goods, the Latest Styles and a Complete Variety. Wc have gone into the Eastern Markets with the stuff, which, in these hard times command bottom prices, and have placed ourselves Jin a position to challenge competition? For Slim Suits. For Stout Suits. For Sack Suits. For Frock Suits. For Single-breasted Suits. For Double-breatcd Suits. For Long Sack Suits. For Short Sack Suits. For Fat Men's Suits. For Lean Men's Suits. For Rich Men's .Suits. For Poor|Men's Suits. For Dude .Suits. For Large^Boys' .Suits. For Small Boys' Suits. For all kinds ol Suits. For all of these tilings wc arc now headquarter. Our Shoe Stock is tincqttalcd for Styles and Prices. Wo are also loading our Stoic with a magnificent [vine of DRY GOODS for the Fall trade. O m3M We Are On Top Once Again. Ami nin prepared to famish anything 111 my lino atJroasonablO rates. Now Goods are arriving every day. Mending and repair ing done at short notice and special attontlon given to watches. w ? T C H J E Mi L R S I Ami in Fact Everything Kein in a First Class Establishment. Galljat M, VI! Jewelry Store, Southwest Corner of Public square. ?irant Something a BIG lot ?OF JUST RECEIVED AND sold ohsj ly S. M. &E. E SHIRTS - NKS. - CHEAPESTanHeBEST Beats all on a Fit. FOR SALE IiY J. 0. C. Fleming &c -of Op Fresh Turnip Seed just received which we are selling at living Price, J. 0. C. FLEMING & CO. ' 1 *?Jnm ? J_r?*?m I ......-^.^T' jip#??pie? ii differ -FOR SALE BY? ? NOTICE Bo Hiiro to n<? to Dr. J? A. Martin's Now Drug Store for your Drngfl, Modicinas, LadlesToilot Ooodfl, Broatli Perfumes, Diamond Dlos, Tubo Paints, tndoliblo Ink, Stationery, Tobucco, Cigars ami a liundrod other things usually koptina Drug store. Bond your can For tho be&l white or roil oil und you will send again. Special inducements uro now offbrod to praotlolng pbysloians in tho way of Fresh Drugs, The Cheapest Drugs and tho Host Drills. Dr. Hickonhakcr, a first elass prescription elork, who has had several years nxporionoo as a Drug Salesman and Proaeription Clerk is now in okargO of tho Ding Storo and takes i.i.ii intorostln Ailing prescriptions and waiting on customors. Bond in your ordorsand bo convincod that Dr. IUekin> bakor is tho man to save you monoy. J. A. MARTIN. MACHINERY!'" Wood Working Machinery. Ilrlck and Tilo " Harrnl stavo " i oinnin? " (;rain Throshing " Saw Milt " Kloo [lulling " s K N <i'[ N H S AN I? 110 IL 13 R s. Stale Agency lor Tillbott iV Sons' En? KlllOH and llolfors?, HnW and Grist Mills; lirowors' lirlnk Machinery, hoiiblo* Screw (lotion Prosao**; Thomas' DI root AottngHioam (no bolla); Thomas' Hood Cotton Elovalorai Halt ?v lauumua1 Gin?; Enulobora Hie? [fullora; Ii. Ii. sinitii iV Co.'s Wood ?Wor king Maohltf ory, l'lanflril, Hand S iwh, Moulders, Mor timers; Touonora' comprising cotnplolu equipment for Hash, Door and Waaon Factor Iba: DeLoaoho's Plantation Saw M .; l . variable Iced. HKI/riNt;. PITTINOS AND MAC11IN EltV SUPPLIES. Wrilo mo tor prlCOH. V. 0. UADiiAM, Manager, i Columbiu, s. (J. I^HlllliBaHHn. '