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? ^?e CWuertiser. LAURENS, B.C., May 20,1804. LiOOAL; BlJTTERICK PATTKRN8 for sale by us at Now York prices. Shnmons Bros. Among tho features of Harper's Ba zar for Juno will bo tho "Story of a Gardon," told In lottors by Elizabeth Bislund Wotraoro, a now series of "CotYoo and Ropartoo" papers, by John Kondriok Bangs, and lottors from Paris, giving tho fashions and gossip of that capital. OoiiBclr-nco Htrlckon. A prominent business man in tho olty received u letter during last wook mailed hero inclosing ilvo twenty dol lar bills. It said, "Yours, not mino. 1 fool bettor to send it to you. From your friond." und was anonymous. Miss Hnillo Means. Tho Gonoral Assembly of tho South ern Prosbytoriuns at Nashville sus tains tho South Carolina Synod ugalnst tho Charloston Prosbytory in tho Miss Sadio Moans ease. Sho insisted on working some four hours on Sunday j^. in a tolophono ofllco whore sho had em ployment and was excluded from mem bership. The Assembly decides she must huvo letters of dismissul. /V i landmark. A vonerablo land murk of "yo oldon time" losen its identity. Tho old male academy lot lias been sold by the trus tees to Mr. N. B. Dial. Many men who havo borne prominent parts in tho history of tho State bad their "little latin and loss Greek'' under tho oaks of thin old site of the Muses. Tho fund arising tho from sale goos toodueational purposos, being properly applied to tho city graded school debt. Graded SollOOl Teachers. On tho 1 Ith of June the Board of Trustoes of tho Laurens City Schools will oloct a superintendent and teach ers for tho noxt scholastic year, which begins tho third week in September. Applications for those positions will bo received by tho Hoard up to tho 14th of Juno. The Superintendent's salary will bo, as heretofore, $75.00 per month. Tho editor of this paper had the good ortuno to visit Greenville on Friday ast. He reports that ho found the jfatcs of tho hospitable city wide ajar to strangers and good fellows. The editor and mnnugor of the Greenville News, tho hroud-gaugo paper of the State, were full of the milk of human kindness and manifested overy ovi doneo that the world was kind and they shoved out a hcrirty grasp in re ciprocation . Two lawyers, however, had just resorted to vi et armis, as tho peaceful editor of The Advertiser counted tho last crosstio into Main Streot. They found tho times dull and ono had frazzled his dudish cano over the indurated cranium of the othor and thus they made a concroto caso for their brethren. Otherwise tho little town was as peaceful as a shop herd's cot, and THE advertiser man fijjfcpishod with an easy chair amiably Submitted to bo interviewed about Irby, Shelh Bryson's Alliance, Lisbon, Tiliman, Butler. Stanyarne Wilson and tho rest of those burning subjects and personages so vital to tho prosper ity and happiness of mankind. Hoyt, of the Mountaineer, w s out and The Advetiser found nobody to take his ivory and roae-sceiliod curd. We clip from tho Woman's Tribune the following pretty complimont to the Proprietor of this paper: The edit or of "The Columbia Even ing Journal" is one of the brightost men in our State Press Association, a fine spoakor as well as writer, which (is a remarkable combination of gifts) and lie constantly shows his brotherly kindness to the woman by putting in his paper something to help thoir ad vancement. For instance a fow days ago ho published an article eulegi/.ing tho "Gonoral Delivery Clerk, of tho Columbia Post-office. Miss Mary Clay ton, for her "affability and unfailing courtesy displayed to all comers."' The young lady having been employed by her father, who was recently supersed , ^fcd, tho writer feared she might lose nor pluco. Ho expressed the hone that the ploasant und unassuming little lady, who has never given way to 111-temper In spito of her often-trying position would bo retained by the new incum bent.' Tho next issue of tho Journal con tained two articles, endorsing tho tirst, ono of them declaring 'that ninety-dine one-hundredths of the patrons of tho olllce, irrespective of creed or color, would vote to retain Miss Clayton in her present position.' In to-day's papor Mr. Ball 1ms pub lhined Miss Mary Clayton's graceful "'cai'd-of thanks' for these friendly ex pressions of appreciation.?Virginia Young, Fairfax, S. c. Feast, of Reason* Tho (traded Schools at Princeton, ono of tho most progressive communi ties in Laurons or elsowhoro, had thoir closing exercises on Friday last. Pro cessor Bryson has every reason to be j$Voud of bis session's work. Addresses wore made by T. B, Butler, Esq., Hon. D. P. Duncan, of Union, and Hon. M. L. Donaldson, cf Greenville. The two latter aspire to represent this District in Congress, but wo learn polities wore scvoroly ignored. A splendid picnic collation was served and a large and intelligent audience dolightfully enter tained. In tho evening a lawn party followed in tho handsome grounds, enjoyed by tho young people, tho graces presiding and Inspiring tho occasion to make it ono to bo hold green In memory. Teacher, Your Attention tor a Moment. Tho Stato Teacher's Association will bo hold at Convorso Collogo, Spartan burg, C, from tho 1st through tho ot$r)?i ,J uly. A large attendance is hop ed for and a most olaborato and inter esting program has boon prepared. ^ For tho bonollt of those who may wish to go wo clip the following from tho program sent out: Toaohors who so desire will be boarded in Convorso College; gentlemen at ono dollar a day: ladies, who como by Sun ^day morning and bring shoots, pillow cases, towols, etc., and remain during the session, at 75 cents a day. No de duction will bo made for absonco from meals. Those expecting to board in Con vorso College will please notify Mrs. L. H. Thompson, Spartanburg, S. C, a fow days boforo tbo mooting. Parties preferring to board in tho oity will havo roil need ratos. It Is tho hope of the Executlvo Com mittee that all will reach hero by Sat urday night. Tho citizens of Spartanburg oxpoct t to give tho teachers a froo oxcurslon to Ashovillo on Friday. Tho lowost possible railroad rates will be secured for .til attonding tho Association. Parties wishing information about l>oWd, accommodations, ratos, etc., will ploase write to Presldont B. F. Wilson, or J. P. Hrown, Spartanburg, FOOd when it sours on tho stomach, ?conies hinutitrivo and unwholesome, ^olsoiis- tho blood, and both mind Valy suffor in eonsequonco. What ?1 to restore perfect digestion or two of Ayor's Pills. They *? relieJvo. Gossip Column. The picnic season is now on. Col. Ball visited Greenville on Fri day last on logal business. Complaint comes from all around of drought. The harvest of wheat and oats has commenced, but in this county crops will be indifferent. Miss Sara I bill visited her brother, Mr. W. W. Ball, at Columbia during last week. Mrs. J. N. Wright and children have gono to Spartanburg to spend a few weeks with Mrs. S. J. Simpson. The Dblinator oan be ordered through us without extra charge. Simmons Bros. W. B. Stoddard, Esq., of Groonvillo, passed through the city on Friday last on route to Maddens on legal business. Saturday was commissary day and as largo crowd attended as usual look ing aft ci' 8Uppll08. Presiding Eldor J. C. Kilgopreaohod a very able sermon in the Methodist church on Friday ovoning last. Saturday was children's day at Now Prospect, and having a largo atten dance was groatly a succooss. Tho King's Daughters sont through tho Columbia Evening Journal $11.45 last wook to tho Bluffton sufferers. Tho 2l8t of Juno will bo a short day if you havo one of tho Wilkos oasy ohairs. Col. J. H. Wharton delivorod an ad dross at Tranquil, Abbeville county, on Saturday last. It was children's day, a groat day and much onjoyod. Round trip rates to Groonvillo to-day $2.00; occasion tho Gordon locturo thoro to-night; tickets good until to morrow. Gon. J. B. Gordon delivers his groat lecture, "Last Days of tho Confodo racy" in tho Opera Houso at Groon villo this ovoning. President Craighoad of Clcmson Collogo will spoak at tho Presbyterian Collogo, Clinton, at the approaching commencement. Remember that six o'clock closing begins with hoxt Friday and be suro to keop it in mind and provide all your indisponsablos before that hour. Miss Rebecca Odom, who has been ono of tho corps of tho Graded School tcachors for tho past session has ro turned to her homo in Marlborrough, S. C. It gives us pleasure to acknowledge an invitation to tho Southern Inter Stato Immigration and Industrial Con gress to bo hold at Augusta on tho 30th day of May. Chairman L. D. Childs, of tho Stato Prohibition Executive Cominitteo, issues a proclamation and calls for tho sending of dologatos to tho State Con vention, 7th Juno, at Columbia. At tho Methodist Conforonco which has just boon held at Memphis Bishop Keener was appointed to preside over the Stato Conference at Laurena on tho 21st of November. Tho Gary Watts' Guards, Capt. W. L. Cunningham, havo received their arms and accoutrements and had their first drill near Now Proopect on Satur day last. Abbovillo, Greonwood, Groonvillo, Spartanburg, Union, Nowborry and Clinton, as manufacturing and educa tional points ought to wako up tho Rip Van Winklo town slooping in their center. Farmors uniformly report tho young cotton as dying and doing badly. Tho frosts of last week, succoodod by cold nights and dry weathor has boon too much for tho tender plant and the pros poet is dreary. The stalwarts of Ora, in this county, played the young giants of Fairview, Groonvillo, at Gray Court, on Saturday last. Tho score stood 26 to II in favor of tho young stalwarts. Every body turned out in tho stirring hamlet of Gray Court, and made it an all round festive occasion. Tho Grand Lodge K. of P. closed its annual session at Beaufort, 2,'ld inst. Laurons was proposed as tho place for Its next mooting but Sumtor won. C. C. Foathorstone was honored with a plaeo on a standing committee?Law and Supervision. Palmetto Lodge A. F. M. this city served at Ross & Richardson's rostau rfant on Tuesday ovenlng last a de lightful collation. A large number of visiting brethren attonded from ad joining lodges and tho 2d and M de grees were conforrod. Tho Mayor and Council aro having tho doad branches of tho public square trees removed, improving their health and appearance. Many of tho trees wore seriously Injured by tho groat blizzard, but aro recovering. Miss Cleo Cunningham, daughter of Capt. W. L. Cunningham was married on tho 27th instant, to Mr. J. A. Wof ford, Rev. Mr. Daughortyof Waterloo, performing tho coromony. Lot tho pathway of lifo bo a long ono Strewn with roses bespeaks The Advertiser for tho young couple. Capt. Robert Litos, a prominent citi zen of Abbovillo county, diod at his homo at Troy on Sunday last. Ho loavos a widow, who was Miss Mary Byrd, of this oounty, a sister of Capt. A. B. Byrd,, now of Anderson. Mrs. Litos has many rolatlves and frlonds in Laurons whoso sympathies go out to her in hor boroavomont. Governor Tlllman lssuos a call for hol? for tho whlto people on tho coast in this Stato who woro put in a starv ing condition by tho disastrous floods last autumn. Thoro should bo a re sponse and The Advertiser will cneorfully remit any contributions to ward these our unfortunato follow cit lzens, Tho County Medical Association hold its annual mooting in tho Court House on Monday last with a good at tendance. Among other interesting proceedings the following ofllcors woro oloctod to sorvo tho ensuing yoar: President, Dr. J. P. Simpson; 1st. Vice-Prosldont, Dr. J. Q. Wilbor, 2nd Vicc-Prosident, Dr. J. H. Downey; Secretary, Dr. H. K. Aiken; Treas urer, Dr. T. E. Todd. Harris Lithia Is the next mooting place, -ith Monday in July next. On yesterday morning at about day light near Clinton, Porry Ropk, coir ored, was shot and killed byN Dennis, his brothor. It appears that Denn callod Porry to the door of -his cabin about tho hour named and On Porry oponlng tho door a shot was ?nred and Porry roll, shot in tho right breast and died in a short time, making no state ment. A bundle of clothes was subse quently found near by and a pistol on the bundle. Dennis states that ho and Porry stole tho clothos and throo pis tols the previous night and in trying one of tho pistols it accidentally dis* oharged with the stated result. It also appears that the theft was com* mltted. Dennis' conduct, he subse quently and promptly surrendering, and thero being no evidence of mallco or previous quarrel* gives color to the fc/ieory that the fatal shooting was ac cidental. IjooaI Advertisements. Do you drink water? If you do, come and get a cedar bucket for lOcts. Wilkes & Co. Handsome liuo of Oxfords and Slip pers at the Laurens Cash Co. to suit the pockotbook of every ono. Give us a showing if you haven't bought your summor suit. Wo will oithor sell you or make boido other house glvo you lowor prices than havo boon namod this souson. Simmons Bros. If you need anything in Millinery go to tho Laurens Cash Co., thoy can save you money on anything you havo to buy in Millinery. Wo are soiling Harper's fly traps cheaper than over. Try thom. Wilkes & Co. If you havo a China Silk Dross to buy go to tho Laurens Cash Co. thoy havo a few patterns loft to bo closed out at half price. We have some great bargains in our largo linos of millinery. If you need anything in summor hats wo can save you money. Simmons Bros. Men and boys straw hats at half price at tho Laurens Cash Co. Go to tho Laurons Cash Co. for big bargains in all Summor Dress Goods. Thoy aro closing out all thoir Summer goods. This wcok $1.00 rattan rocker for $2.50. Wovon wire spring mattross $2.75. Baby carriages from $0.00 to $20.00 Wilkes & Co. Just rocoived, u beautiful line .la couat Duehesso and satin striped col ored lawns, which wero 20 and 25c, you can now got thom at 15c per yd. Sim mons Bros. Seo our ad this week and see if you don't want something shown in it. Wilkes & Co. There has boon a groat break in prices on whito goods and wo have secured some magnificent bargains. Wo havo just received a grand lino of satin and lace striped and plaid lawns which were 20e und 25c, our price now only 15c. Simmons Bl'os. Harper's Magazine for June contains 84 pictures. Few books have so many. But tho charm of those pictures is not in thoir number: it is in their bounty and variety as well as their appropri ateness to the text. The following is tho sentence for tho Constitution's Missing Word Con test for tho month of June: "Pationtly, with the dark lantern closed and hid under his arm. lie wait ed behind a ragged rock in tho crevice noxt to the clothes for tho.to return." State Geologist Holmes is ono of the most aotive and usefuf men we have ever had in the State, lie is exerting his best ondeavors to benefit the peo ple. He doos not confine himself strietly to geolopy. but gives the pub lie the benefit of his praetial views on all subjects of interest. Wo remem ber some years ago ho was passing through Winston whou tne Press Con vention was in session, and he availed himself of the opportunity to present some thoughts to the press on the sub of typhoid fever and pure water. It was a very interesting address indeed. And now we notice that he is to speak in Alamanco county on tho subject of roads, in which ho feels a very decided interest. Wo commend him for Iiis constant good works and untiring zeal in tlio intcrosts of North Carolina.? Nows-Obsorvcr and Stato Chronicle. The West Tonic, it cures Dyspepsia, Strengthens the system, restores sound refreshing sleep and restores a healthy appetite. Sold by H. P. Burdotte Sc Co., at .'15 cents per bottle. Reduced Kates. columbia and greenville rail road co. Reduced rates from the following Eastern points will go into elYeet at once to Laurons: 1 2 S I '*> <> From Baltimore, Md.. 02 S5 00 60 47 I I From N"!w York,_ 00 01 74 01 61 47 From Philadelphia,. 00 0J 74 01 51 47 From Huston, Mass., 104 00 7 0 06 50 52 Providence R. I.,.. 104 00 70 00 50 52 For further particulars apply to our depot agent, W. F. Young. Davis, Roper & Co.'a Notices. Don't fail to see what can be done for you at tho grand summer sale at Davis, Roper ocCo. Big lot sample shoes at manufactu rer's prices. Shoes worth $5.00 at $3.25; shoes worth $:U)0 at $2.25; shoes worth $2.2? at $1.50; shoes worth $1.50 at $1.00. All at Davis, Roper it Co. Look out for tho great summor sale at Davis, Roper Sc Co.'s Famous Cloth ing, Hat and Shoe Store. Big job lot men's laundried white shirts now going at Davis, Roper & Co. Big lot men's negligee shirts worth 75otS and $1.25 going at 50 and 75c at Davis, Roper Sc Co. All straw hats at half price at Davis, Roper St Co.'s Famous Clothing, Hat and Shoe Store. Perhaps the shortest of short stories is a cartoon: for, at a glnucc,*nnd some times without a single word, it must truly characterize all the people it de picts and make sure that you do not miss the moral. The political story of u weok or of a month Is told in the cartoons that from time to time stand upon tho first page of Harper's Weekly. Twenty Five Cent Column. Advertisements will be priuted undor this head for one oeut a word each inser tion, none to be Inserted for less than 25 cents. hi rayed. Strayod from my premises on tho 27th inst. ono medium sized bay marc mule. Roturn to Childress Bros., Lau rens, or the undersigned and expenses will bo paid. G. W. duvall. NOTICK My son Ilillery Shell, ago fifteen, left my home without cause. Any ono hir ing or harboring him will bo held re sponsible. Harrison Shell, Not loo. Harvey Richardson, colored, under contract with the undersigned as a la* boror, has left my service and any per son hiring him will lie held responsible, May 25), 04 2t W. B. Owens. For Sale ok Rent.?Col. B. W. Ball's rosldonco on Hampton Stroet. Mernu vi ji m eis. After a fow days wintry frosty woath cr wo are having spring again in cold nights and mornings and pleasant days. Farmors are having fair play at crops and aro gotting up pretty well, W. F. Modlock has very lino oats. R. A. Nash is improving tilings by building and moving well housos anil Inclosuros. On account of lllnoss of Rov. Mr. Andorson Rov. W. A. Clark tilled tho appointments at Plsgah and Groon Pond last Sunday. Mrs. S. C. Mahafitoy has made the parchasoof a'^vory handsome organ. H. C McKelvoy antl Robt. Scott, of Lickvlllo wore guests atrM MoKolvey's last Satur Cross Hill Notes. Dr. J. H. Miller and wife have re turned home after an absence of two months in New York. Mrs. Miller suffered a very severe attack of illness of about fivo weeks' duration while in New York, but we aro glad to state that, although groatly fatiguod by tho trip, she is now doing woll and we trust will 8con be moving around and chcer ing her friends and family by hor pleasant and sunshiny smile and conversation as before hor illness. Tho Doctor although somowhat worn by tho trip and by nursing his wife, is still himself. Prof. Eeo has closed his singing school and loft us. Tho class made groat progross in music undor his training and tho farowoll song ron dorod by himself and class was very touching. Tho Township Sunday School Con vention at Bothubara church on tho 19th inst. was a decided success. Tho Prosidont, W. M. Miller, and Secretary C. W. McCravy wore at their posts and oflleiontly discharged tho dutlus of tholr ollleos. Tho convention looked woll into itll matters pertaining to the Sunday School, and wo think mueh good was effected in this groat work. Wo discover that candidates aro be ginning to circulate around tho county. They are a very friendly lot of fellows and all seem to know by heart that old refrain, "Howdy, howdy, howdy do, Plow is your wife and how are you? Nothing half seovoll lits my hand, As tho horny hand of tho ploughing man." Woll, we wish wo could vote for all of thom and elect all of them. They seem so anxious and willing to servo tho dear people, we would liko to give all of them the chance. In these days of hard times and cot ton it has occurred to ono of my neigh bor farmers that it is cheaper and just as good to plow oxen as to plow mules. The ox does not require corn Sind fod der and oats to feed on but grass and cotton seed meal and hulls are the best food for htm and then if necessary you can make beef of him for winter use. I asked my neighbor how about travel ing about, as oxen were not considered fit for the saddle or buggy, and ho quickly and emphatically replied, "Walk' or ride a bieycle." Speaking of bicycles reminds us that Row Air. Jacobs, who lives at Clinton, mounts his wheel and runs over to Cross Hill in a short time and visits among the members of his (look. Ho seems to be an expert bicyclist. The cotton crop of this section was damaged by tho frost on the 20th and 21st. in very low and damp places it was nearly all killed and everywhere more or less stunted, but with , hot weather and favorable seasons we don't think the injury will be noticed in the linal outcome of the crop. Corn, po tatoes and gardens are doing woll. SCRIHK. Makes the Weak Strong. HAUTSVILI.13, S. C, May <i, 185)4.?I have taken Hood's Sarsaparille and it has improved my appetite. I have a disease which oven Hood's Sarsanarilla cannot cure, but it helps me more than anything else 1 have taken and 1 would have been in bed if Hood's Sarsapa rilla Had not strengthened me. Mus. B. L. Bass. Hood's Hills cure sick headache. Mount villo. As the Professors used to say in col lege "tho Important crisis is fast ap proximating."' On the 10th and 20th" the whole country is expected to us semble at Mountville to witness tho closing exercises of the Mountville High School. The program indicates, entertainment, instruction and pleas ure. Hon. Jno. L. M. Irby, Hon. W. 1). Mayfteld, Stanyarno Wilson, Esq., and State Senator Harrison, of Green ville will bo there, and the good Bap tists are going to furnish a barbecue dinner. The public will please take due notice thereof and govern them selves accordingly. Our popular young townsman Mr. Jno. Simmons has been quite sick, but all aro glad that "Richard is himself again.'' Miss May Teague has returned home from a prolonged sojourn in Florida. Hor many friends and acquaintances are delighted to havo her amongst them again. The balmy atmosphere of Florida, laden with the fragrance of a thousand flowers has made Miss May look as charming as when she returned from College crowned with the Laurel. We are truly glad to see In the Spar tanburg papers that .lessie Teague has already gained BO enviable a reputation as teacher. One of the most experi enced and popular teachers in upper Carolina, wants Jesse to join him in charge of a noted High School. Keep looking up Jesse and you will be sure to get there. Our Presbyterian Church is fast Hear ing completion and several nice cot tages are under contract. If tho Mountville people will pull to gether we are bound to havo a little town that will bo the pride of the county. No portion of the State is oc cupied by a better class of people than those around about old Mount"Ulo, many of them are the descendants of those who settled here when it was tho homo of tho Indian. There is a pear tree near here that was planted by the grand father of uncle Wm. Hryson. We are sorry to know that uncle William's health is impaired but do earnestly hope that soon he will be ablC to greet his friends entirely re stored to health. K. It is a great mistake to suppose that a simple tonic gives strength: it only stimulates the stomach to renewed ac tion. To Impart real strength the blood must bo purified and enriched and this can only be done by sueh a standard alterative as Aver's Sarsapa rilla._ There is every reason to believe that the milking of cows in large dairies by machinery will soon become as common as the cutting of corn and grass on large farms. During the last few years two or three inventions havo boen brought into practice, with results so profitable in tho saving of labor ob to encourago mechanicians to further efforts toward perfection. Tho enormous sum of over $1,200,000 cash has been paid in royalties to the interests represented by Mr. Moody since his book of hymns was first pub lished, twenty years ago. Tho sale of tho hymns is said to have reached the wonderful total of 20,000,000 volumos. DISSOLUTION. Whereas the. undersigned did by agreoment sell stock for their joint account during the yoars 185)1, 1802, 1803. and whereas the stock business has been discont inued by us, and tho debts all paid incident to said stock business so carried on by us undor .tho firm name of H. H. (.'ritten .V Co. and whereas we have this day and do here by mutually dissolve the said partner ship; and there'still being somo out standing debts duo said linn and it being desirable that some ono should collect all such outstanding debts, wo do hereby each ami sevorally appoint W. L. Gray, agont, to tako chargo of all and every evidences of indebtedness duo said firm with full power to eolloot said uncollocted indebtedness as his judgmont may direct and in every way manage said'outstanding business as if It woro his own personally and hold anv such collootions subject to our joint gonoral ordor. In witnoss whoro of wo affix our names this. May tho 12th I 1804. ii. n. Gritton. j. f. hymkh80n. W. L. Gray. Laurons S. C, May 20, 04. :tt Dr. Hugh Tolantl Murdered by John AuffiuUine, Jr. TUE DOCTOR LOST HIS LIFE TRYING TO PRESERVE PEACE. Tho shooting over in Langloy, S. C, which was mentioned in yesterday's Chronicle has rosolted in a murder. Dr. Hugh Toland, who was wounded by John Augustino, Jr., Is doad. Ho died yestorday morning at 10 o'clock from tho offect of tho bullet that ponotrated his lungs. Thoro woro sovoral parties in the city yesterday from Langloy and full particulars of tho tragedy woro learned. Dr. Toland lost his lifo whilo acting as a peacomakor provontiug futhor and son from lighting. Tho information received is that John Augustino, Sr., and his son Char lio Augustine, woro partners in bus iness and ran, a storo together in Lang ley until rofontly, when tho ilrm dis solved. About (5 o'clock last Monday ovening tho father and son mot at tho storo and wont in a rear room to bo by them selves to settle some dllTorences regard ing monoy matters. Dr. Toland wus In tho storo whon tho two men retired and after they had been out a fow minutes he heard hot words bolng exchanged and ho hurried back to tho adjoining room as a peace maker to prevent a difficulty between the relatives, which ho approhended would occur. When the doetor enter ed the room ho found tho father and son clinched and lighting. He ran bo tweonthe bolligorents and parted them, in breaking the fast hold of the men he pushed thom apart with such force that Mr. .John Augustine, Sr., foil to tho Moor and the doctor upon him. At tliis juncture John Augustine. Jr., another son, rushed into the room und Unding his father on tho tloor and Dr. Toland upon him, be pulled his pis tol and tired at tho doctor. Tho bullet struck tho doctor in tho sido and pene trated his lungs which caused his death. After tho shooting Augustine, who used his pistol oneo too often, ran off and escaped to the woods. Ho was not at large very long, how ever, for lie was tracked down to a ne gro cabin about a mile from Langloy where he was arrested without any trouble. Ho was carried to Alken yesterday and jailed. The Coroner bold an inquest over Dr. Toland yesterday at noon and tho jury holds Augustino responsible for murder. Tho shooting was unnecessary and without provocation. . Augustine without knowing the nature of the trouble his father was in, killed the de fenceless and harmless physician. He was too impulsive and there was nothing to warrant bis busty action. Dr. Toland was an old gentleman about GO years Old, who only moved to Langloy about six months ago: he was arranging to leave Langloy to-morrow and return to Enorce. S. C, Iiis former home, where his family now lives. He wasa line physician of high stand ing and a most respectable gentleman who was highly regarded and made many friends during Iiis short stay in l .angloy. The homicide created no little excite ment and the people censure young Augustine, who is reputed to be a rath er wild man. The remains of Dr. Toland will be carried to Knoree for interment. Aug ustino will -be prosecuted for murder. ?Augusta Chronicle, May 23d. The old adage that "lightning never strikes twice in tbo same place" lias of; ten been disproved. Here is an in stance to point: In the summer of 1884 the farmhouse of Henry Axtell, in Cho mung County, Now York, was Btruok by lightning three times in one day. First it split the chimney from top to bottom, ruined stove and pipe and bored several large boles in the floor. An hour later a "bolt" struck tbo same bouse and tore a milkhench, upon which several cans of milk wore setting, all to pieces. The same evening a third flash entered the roof and tore tbo legs from a bedstead. How's This, We oiler Ono Hundred Dollars He ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo (). We the undersigned have known F. ?I. Cheney for tho last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West iY Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo: O. Wulding, Kinnan & Mar vin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O. Hull's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Prico 05c. per bottlo. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. "When I was out in Colorado/' said a man with a ginger board, "I was chased by tbo Injuns into a cave, and hod to stay teere for three months without any thing to eat." Hero tho man looked around doflanlly, expecting some one to doubt bis ascortion, but as no one spoke he continued : "I suppose 1 would have starved if it hadn't been for my wife and family in New York. Whenever I would git to thinking of them a big lump would rise in my throat, and by swallowing that I kept myself from starving." List or Letters Remaining in the Post Ollico at Lau rens, S. 0., unclaimed, for tho week end ing May 21, 1804: A?Anderson, Wash; Addle, James. 11?Blear, Jasper. C?Christopher, W N; Crout, Miss Lnla. D?Dorrob, Miss N D. E?Eckford, W II. (i?(ioodson, Miss Unit; (Jreer, J A. Ii?Levingston, Miss Hannah ; Loake, J W. M?McElrath, Miss Minnie; Moore, A C. N?Nettles, 8 A. P?Parker, Andy; Peden, Miss Eliza. S?Saxon, Thos A; Simpson, Miss Kattio. T?Torrence, J A. W?Webb, Miss Sallie. kok TUB wkkk ENDING .may 14, 1804. A?Allen, J A. B?Benjamin, Mis Mary; Blakoly, J R i Byrd, Riloy. (I ? Cray Bros. II?Hunter, M II. J?Johnson, I I. M?Martin, Mrs Georgia. R?Richardson, Laveeoir. W?Williams,.! Wash; Worker, Miss Allie. Persons calling for any of above let ters will please say, "They aro adver tised." T. B. Cut.ws, P. M. BROWN'S IRON BITTERS cures Dyspepsia, In* digestion& Debility, % weachers. Tho School Commissioners would notify the touchers of Laurens County to rondor in thoir claims for teaching In tho froo schools of the county for approval beforo tho 1st of June next. ?As my annual report cannot bo made out without thom. Ploaso hood this call in time. Thom.wl. Duckett, Solnjol Commissioner. May "7, 1804- 31, ? ' ?. ,' 'II 1 ,' ' ? ' ? * I I ?III II ?I II I I I I - JbSJ?$Lar m*J JL .JL.JL%I J^JEmJL%^J^'35l<# La?fetjs CasJ^ Co., Commenced May the ist, 1894, to make n big cut in prices in all Summer Goods F?R SPOT CA We hold the reins on Low Prices and arc making special drives in every Depaitmcnt. We have room quote only a few prices: The best Indigo Prints, 22 yards for only $1.00; Nice Dress Muslin for only 3$ c worth 7 cents. Beautiful line of Zepher Ginghams, selling everywhere for 15 cts., we arc selling for on. 10 cents; Our Imported Scotch Gingham, worth 35 cts., reduced to 20 cents; All our 10 cts. Ginghams re duced to 8 cents; All our 8 cts. Gingham reduced to 5 cents. We yet have a few patterns in Summer Dress Goods that we will close out at helf price. We ask any lady who wants a handsome Dress at a smalljcost to see the above pattern. This week we reduce all our 75 cents Sqjjimer Dress Goods to 50 cents. All our 50 cents Dress Goods to 29A cents. The above Goods must be closed out. We have made a big cut in prices in order to close out above Goods. We request any lady wlu may want a handsome Dress for very little money to see the above Goods before buying. JVCilliri-ery- in Abundance. Millinery in abundance: Hats Trimmed or Untrimmed from 15 cents up to $10. We arc sole Agent for Thompson's Glove Fitting Corset. Also the R. & G. Corset. The R. & G. Corset is the best Corset on the market. Buy one and you will have no other. Slioes send. J31ip>]pe:r?s_ We call special attention to our Shoe Stock. We will begin next Tuesday, May 8th, to knock the bottom out of all former Prices in this city on [Shoes and Slippers. We request the Ladies to sec our Beauti ful line of Oxfords before buying. Very Respectfully. THE LAURENS CASH COMPANY. Jjtp^r- W. A. Jamieson and S. C. Todi>, Managers. April 2d, 9.J. Prohibition Convention. .Extract from tho cull of tho Slitto Prohibition Executive Oommittoo: In enter to carry out llio wishes of our people us expressed at tho election two years ago and in ordor to heal tho torribla dissension *tmd strife in our Stnto, in ortter that peace and prosperity may spring up under the benign influence of prohibition' and in order that our people may once attain become n happy and united pc iplo, we, tic- Suite Pndubftlon Bxecutlvo t'om mittco do hereby request nil Democratic voters el* the Stab? who will sustain prohibi tion in the coming election to nssomblo ol their respective county seats on the ib-t Monday in June next, IIml elect del putt's double tho number of Representatives in tho General Assembly from s;ii.t c >unly to a Stnto convention to bo held in Columbia Thursday, June 7. Tho under-ignod hor; byc.illa up on tho prohibitionists of Latin its county,Irrespective, of political dif ferences, t<> ni(>ui Inthecourt house on Monday, June 4, at I2o'olock in. to elect del^gatcn to the uforosakl State Convention, and to consider such other m liters as may properly bo presented. O. L. Fi ke, C\>. Ohmn. The country bride and bridegroom, with their clothing craokingly n iw, walked lovingly hand in hand down the broad hotel dining room, two souls with but a singlo thought, and blindly obliv ious to all things else but e tch other ill this great, happy earth of ours. Almost crowded on one chair, he fondly fed her as the parent, bird its little cluck. "Dar lin," ho mnrmurrlngly clucked,'- I Bkin ye a per..der?" "No, deary," she gurgled, "I've oja^?WrWV sk m." The Sea Hoard Air Line. Parties going East or West will do well to write or see J. N. WRIGHT, Laurons, S. C. Soliciting Frloght and Passongor Agent of Sea lioard Air Line. We uro requested to note that Mr. J. N. Wright has his ofllco In M inter's building where, ho will bo glad to 300 his business friends. Registration Notice! Notice Is hereby given that, an tho law directs, after tho first Mon<lay in July next tho b ioks for the regi trat! >.\ of voters will close until aftov tho gon oral election in Nov. nibcr of '.eis year. As there romains on)y two rlaya m n i in which to Re ;ister, viz : the lb il Mond tys in June and July, those intorestod wil govern them elves cordlngly. Ofllc In Sheriff Office. (i. P. SMITH. Supervisor Registration Lanrons C >. inotice! ALL Persons having business villi the School Oommib^ionor will find hjm in his Office on Saturday oi each we.!., nntil further notice. Respectfully, 'THO-'. J. DUCK K IT, School Oommissionor Laurons Co. Aug. Kt.b 189^-30?if NOTICE is heroby given t > each and all i or sons owning land;; on ivatot courses, ex cept Saluda and Reedy rivors, 'e> have such obstructions i imovod from said streams by l t <?f July next. All de faulters returned at thl.i ofllco will bo dealt with according t > law. By ordor of the Board. It. P. ADAIR, Chairman Board County Com. M. L. Bullock, Clerk. 22?121 BENJ. D. CUNNINGHAM, Attorney at Law, Laukens, S. 0. Will practice in Federal and State Courts. tfeT Ofllco In Traynhara & Dial's now block. Fob. ti, 'til ly Time Table of P. IL .v W. C. & S. A. L, not no south. Lv Laurens, 1? K & W 0, II 50 A M Arrive Greenwood, S A L, 2 II l' M " Abbovillo, " 8 11P M " Elberton, " l 08 I* M " Athens, " :> os p M " Atlanta, " 7 l? P M QOINfl NORTH. . Leave Atlant?,s A I,, / 20 A M Arrive Athens, " ID Pi) A M " Elberton, ? II 00 A M " Abbeville," 12 18 1> M " Grconw'd, " 12 40 P M " Lanrons, P Et A W O, ;i 40 p M Train No. 40 on I*. It. ?v W.O., hav ing hero at 8.10 P. \\., makes close coi1* ncction at Greenwood with .North hound veatibulo? Arriving Clinton 11 12 P M " Chester 12 23 I* M " Monrco I .">(> A M " Southern Pines 4 20 A M Rflloigh ti 80 A M Richmond 11 45 A M " Washington 8 40 P M " Baltiraoro A 64 r M " Philadelphia 7 13 P M " New York 0 1 ? P M Ulla train runs solid with Pullman Buffett-Sleeping Oars and Pullman Buf fett Parlor (Jars between Washington and New York; Parlor Car, Weldou and Portsmouth. O. V. Smith, Jno. C. WjNSMIR, Traffic Manager. Gcn'l Man'g. H. M. B. Gi.ovkr, J. N. WaiaiiT, ANN OUNCE MENT. KOK PROBATE JUDGE. Wo uro authorized to announce tho name of o. G. Thompson' as a candi date for tho nomination of Probate Judge subject, to the approaching pri mary. I submit my name as a candidate for l'0-olo?tioil to the Oillco of .lodge of Probate, subjoot to the result of the Primary election. John M. Claudy. KOLi COUNTY SUPERVISOR, The friends of William Leaman, of Cross i fili. knowing that be is fully competent and that ho will faithfully discharge tho duties of the ofllco, res pectfully aunounco him a candidate for the oillco <>f (!ounty Supervisor, subject to decision of 1 'rlmury. Tho many frionds of Jas. Downey, having full eonlidenee in his ability to disohargo the duties of County Super visor to tho satisfaction of thopooploof i .aureus County, rospoctfully submit bis name to tho Democratic voters of this county subject to the approaching prlmpry. Tho frionds Of 11. K. ADAIK respect fully nominate him as a candidate for the oillco of County Supervisor, sub ject to Democratic Primary election. * koi! TREASURER. The friends of Mr: J. D. mock an uounco hllU as a candidate for County Treasurer, subjoot to the Democratic primary. The many frionds of Cupt. H. k. ICNlGIIT rospoctfully present him to tho voters of Laurens County as a can didate for Troasuror of said County, subjoot to the result of the Democratic primary. Many Friends. . FOR AUDITOR. i rospoctfully submit my name as a candidate for Count;, Auditor, subject to the Democratic Primary. W. Prkston Hill. Tho many friends of Jno. 11. Fin ley nominate him for County Auditor, sub ject to tho choice of the Democratic Primary. * Tho many friends of W. \4. FkRQU son announce him ns u candidate for County Auditor subject to tho Donio cratio Primary. * Wo aro authorized to announce tho name of R. DUNK DOYD as a can didate for tho oillco of County Auditor, subjoot to the action of tho Democratic Primary. We aro authorized to announce A. W. sims as a candidate for tho ofllca of County Auditor, subjoot to tho ac tion of tho Domoerutlo Primary. * To the UUtorrilled Democracy of Lauren.-. County: Having studied the Statutes in regard to the duties of Au ditor, i fool fully quail Ii od for that oillco, and do hereby announce myself a candidate tor tho said oillco, subject to tho Democratic primary. Vours truly, s. VV. LOWE. Fooling mysolf competent, to dis charge the duties portalning to tho Auditor's oillco. i tnoroforo ofler my solf as a candidate for said ofllco for Laurons County, subjoct to tho demo cratic primary election. * W. Sanfoko Knight. -<AND?? Sewing Machines New Goods arriving weekly. Call ami see them, for Seeing is be lieving. Wo remain your faithful and obedient servants, L. E. BURNS & CO. gjkff J. T. Giir'rctt, Manager oi Store :ii Barksdalc, ;. (.'. I '? E. I turns, Manager ? ? Store :it Liltlo K nob, S. C. UNDEH BUY -and UNDER SEM, IS OL K MOTTO ?Wc keep n full lino of? Shoes, Diy Goods, Groceries, Notions, Hats, Millinery, Jeans, Cal icoes, Cottonudes, Woolen Suitings, Hardware, Stoves, and BIG LINE of Furniture just arrived ami they ate Bargains lor you to share. We have uko a full line of St. Josephs' family Medicines which wc guarantee to be the Lost in the Land. 'A'c ca*n give you bargain* in BOOK-KSSEFXXrGr, Shorthand und Penmanship. Wo havo roeontly prepared Books on tho above, especially adapted to "IIomh Study." Sont on UO days trial. Huudrods havo boon bonolltod hundreds of dollars i>y ordering our publications. why not you? Should you later decide to enter our College, you would i'OCOlvC credit for the amount paid. Pour weeks by our method of touching book-keeping is equal to 12 \Vooks bv tho old plan. Positions Guurutlicctl under cer tain conditions. Sond for our free 11 lustrato'd 00 page catalogue and "state your wants.'* Address .1. F. Draughon. Fros't. ?Draughon'a Practical Businoss Collogo and School of ShorthaiuL^wwl Telegraphy Nashville, Ton.' ?>l,]lovonv" Touchers, ?00 Students tho pasl year. No vacation. ICntor any time CHKAl* Hoard. N. B. Wo pay $5.00 cash for , all vacancies as book-keepers, steno graphers, tenchors, clerks, etc.. re ported to us. provided we li 11 same. May I, 1804 ~-0m. STATE of SOU PH CAROLINA, CouN'rY ok Laurens. Court of Common Pleas. .1. & 11. .Mann ? Co.. PhvintitYs, against .1. T. Poolo, et. ah, Defendants. Pursuant to the ordor of the court heroin, dated 27th February, 1801, 1 will sell at public outcry at Laurons Court flouso on Salosday lh Juno next being Monday the Ith day of the month during the logal hours for such sales, the proporty described as follows, to wit: All that lot or parcel of land, lying, being and situate in the county and State aforesaid, in the city of Laurens, between Main and Laurens streets, bound.,! South by Main st reel. West, by lot ol" I). A. To hi. and lot, formorH bolonglng to A. W. Burnsldo, North by Lanrons Street and lot of Dr. .T. I'. Simpson and Kasl by lots of Dr. J. P. Simpson and .1. .1. Poland, having a frontage on Main Street of about, ninety foot, and about sixty feel on Laurens street, the same being known as the .i. t. Poolo residence und lot. Terms: One-half of the purchase money to be paid in cash and the bal ance on 'a credit, of twelve months with Intorest from tlio d ?? of sale to be sor Cured by tho bond of the purchaser ami a mortgage of. tho proporty so sold, with leave to tlto purchaser to pa.\ tho entire bid In cash, the purchaser to pay for paper-: mid if the purchus tr latls to comply with the terms of sale t he properly will be resold at his risk on tho same or somo subsequent sales day. iL W. ANDERSON, May 7th, '.'I Ltocoivoi*. ark Pennyroyal Pills The celebrated pkmalk IlKQU I7ATOH aro perfectly SAFM5 ami always reliable. For nil [rrogu laritie-. painful Menstruations, Supprov lloh, etc., they never fall to afford u spoody and certain relief. No Experiment, bat a soientlllc and positive relief, adopted onlynftoryoiira oi experience. All ordors supplied dl-?? root front our ollieo. Price per pack age, $1.00 or six. packages for $5.00, by mail postpaid. / Eviatv packaoh Ouakamtkhd. Particulars sealed) 1c. All Corrospondoueo strictly Coiillden? ttal. PARK ItF.MEDY CO., Boston, Mass. MM\ CRYSTAL LENSES ?:iA:n: M/.nr.. Todd, simpson & Co., General Mer chants, have tin oxohtslvo sale o tiu .? Celebrated Ghosos hi Laur?ns, S.O. Prom th.- factory of K. llam ft Moore? the only complete optical plant in the South, At lunta, Ca. STATE op SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTV or fiAUltKN??COURT ok PROUATK, WiiKUKAAft, Mattlo a. McDufilo has applied tome for LottOl'S of Ad ministration, with the will ail 110x0(1, on the ostatc of Josiah F. Looko, doccascd. Those aro theroforo to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear boforo me at a Court of Probate to be holden a! nr. Office at Laurens, S. ('., on the 3lsl d.o of May, 1804, at In o'clock a. M.. to uhow cause, if any they can, why lotter should not be granted, Given undor my hand and seal tho tho I Ith day of May, 1804, i jno. M. Ci.akoy, i May 14, I Sill 2lm j_pf L? *' >