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?_. li?e Qeluertiser TT- r"7~ .TT-TT^ ' * ~"** T*" T"" ' **H,1,1 jyt ^? ~~ flubaorlption Prloe-12 Month-;, fl.oo PAYABLE IN ADVAKCH. W. W. BALL, EDITOR* Rate? for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad TertUemnnts, per square, one inHor Uon, 11.00; eaohsubaequent Insertion, 60oent?. _ m Liberal i educiiou made for largo Ad YertUemen*. w.w.BAIJjf Proprietor. LAUKENS, S. C. July 14, 1800. The Star of Empire* The Convention finished its work on Saturday after tho most remarka ble and noteworthy characteristics in the history of the great Democratic party. Bryan, a young Clay of the West, Nebraska, trans?Mississippi, is named by the silverites for our stand ard bearer. "Then charge where you see this white plume wave. Amid the ranks of war, And be your oriilamo this day, The standard of Navarre." So wall, of Malno, is named without much ado, for second placo. Bryan is a young man of about thirty six years, just old enough to qualify If elected, ha* served in tho Lower House, and made a groat reputation as an orator and is regarded, outsido his sil ver fetich a man of fine judgmont and statesmanlike qualities. He came, ho saw, he overcame, ho went to tho ros trum, opened his mouth, threw an at titude and tho great convention was his, swept as a prairie fire careers over the mighty plain. His craze Is silver?he believes 10 ounces of silver with the govornmont's superscription Is as good as un ounco of gold, and he bollovos it because ho wants it so and his terrible earnestness, was tho electric power that crushed all opposition. He believes in silver, and in his speech, gave a crushing blow to Tillman's populistlo idea of greenbacks, fiat money, and with a few words, sounding quick death to Till man's attack on Clcavoland. For Till man, by the way, tho eighteen votes of this State wero transferred from Co lumbia and recorded, Tillman not voting or voting for some other candi date ob tho first throw of tho ballots.? For Tillman, however, it must bo stated, that ho was in all tho councils of the leaders, his power rocognizod, and but for his popullstlc and extreme views, he would havo had Influence in tho great body. He failed in his speech and comes homo a sadder if not a wiser man. New York did not vote in tho ballot ing, unwilling to stand committed to the silvor craze. Can the kite fly?? Can the ticket win? Here is the situation: with Connecti cut gone to tho Republican New Eng land column, Now York, Now Jersey, and "My Maryland" added to tho great Republican phalanx?it was useless to look to tho East for a candidate The little States beyond tho Mississippi, with few electoral votes all mustered and in Uno with the South for silver wo must still necessarily looso. Bryan is oxpee'Le:. '.o hold tiu trans-Mlsslssippl States for silver and for t'n. groat val ley States, Ohio, Illinois, India...-. Wis consin Iowa, Michican. Some of those States must be added to the West and South to assure victory in November. What New York and the other East ern democracy will do, wo must wait to know. For the present The Ad vertiser follows tho democratic flag now flying and will fight it out as mat ters now stand?reserving always the right to onroll under a purer standard, should Hill and the East unfurl it? that is to say?offer something bettor --sounder democracy. * * ?* No Issues. There should bo no drawing tho lines in the present campaign upon dead and buried issues. Lot us havo peaco. Let Laurens be well roprescntod In tho C. H. offices by efficient, courteous, faith ful servants of tho people. The samo as to our representatives In tho General Assembly. We want our county repre sented by a strong delegation. Thoro is no reason why this should not be the case. Thoro is not an Issue before us but competency?and wo want ability to devise, shape and guide legislation and public policy. Again, there Is no issue boforo us that should divert us and well wishers of tho State from casting our votes for tho most compet ent men. There is now no question of reform; no legislation proposed upon which factions can arise. Nothing could be more absurd and ridiculous than to now make a tost upon Bon Tillman or Senator Irby in dotermlng tho qual ifications of candidates for Congress, Solicitor, State Senate, House Repre sentatives, county coronor or Treasu rer. Thoro is no possible sense In u factional fight. Only extremists will search nit tho dead linos of two yoars ago. They can only divert tho minds of voters from the truo issuo?the ques tion of competency, ability, fitness.? There should bo a unanimous pulling together as democrats looking In Na tional matters to tho success of true dfnnooraoy?in gtate and county to an Economical, honest administration of affairs. Come," now, and let us dwell togotbor In harmony, in State and county affairs. Certainly in national affairs if wo can with honor. *u* Pierce M. B. Young. The South loses a noble son In tho death of Gon. Pierce M. B. Young, who died on the sixth instant in New York. He had just roturned from Guatemala, where he was Minister, on sick loave. Oen. Young was born In Spartanburg county,* removed with his father to Georgia, whero he was roared, was educated at West Point, entered the Confederate army as a Lieutenant and rose through all the grados to be Ma j. Gen. of Cavalry. Since tho war he has been member of Congress, served abroad in the consular aervico and died a foreign minister. He was a most ac complished and true - gentleman and typical Southerner. Ho was distingu ished in the army for chivalric bearing, personal courage and dash. Ho was of that splendid school of ohevaliors, pe culiar to tho Southern armies, and will bo always nafned with. .Hampton, 8tow **, John Mof gan, Forest and Cal But illustrated all tho Our People. Chicago, B. It. Tinman was as signed as Chairman of the delegation; J. Gary Evans, vice chairman; Mo Sweeney was rocorAmonded as Honor ary Secrotary. B. R. Tillman repre sented the delegation on resolutions, (platform); Rules, W. D. Evans; Cre dentials, W. H. Ellerbe. B. h Tillman represents the State on the National Committee. MoSwoonoy is on the com mittee to notify tho Vice President nominoo of tho lightning stroke. Judge Earle and Gov. Evans are criticised for bel?g candidates while holding office. Gov. Evans suggests that Earle should resign and by the same token Evans should resign. But these gentlemen are hot candidates:" they are only soliciting votes at a democratic primary to make them candidates. Those who are successful at the primaries can bocomo candi dates. The primary signification of candidate ? "whlto" ? anelontly can didates appeared in public wearing white robes inviting scrutiny into their characters and holdfl|p^. them-, selves roady to answer am^^'stmni involving their intogrijjp laid trust worth noss. Jack's oloak of d&lriujefs is now tho popular habit. *** There is talk of calling off tho State oampaign for tho reason that tho meetings aro slimly attonded and the debate of such a low order as to cor rupt the listeners. Just wait, if you please, till they strike the Piedmont Belt. Wo aro all in for the olrcus, at a quarter per head, and will leavo our small boys at homo. Johnnlo Lowlow is as far as we could risk our shavers. Lot the band wagon and tho monagorio move forward. #** The wicked aro now asking if thoro is no Presidential vacancy In tho many State Colleges in South Caro lina. Impudent politicians suggested that Bon Tillman should come homo and build a University. Novor mind; all is well whon one is woll with his neighbors. Just wait till you hoar from tho "boys" in old Edgoflold. ? * After a reaplto of ten days tho State campaign oponod again yesterday with its siege guns. It will tax tho powors of endurance of Press and people to hold out for tho next six weeks. The only rollef Is tho versatilo Whitman.? Wo havo already bespoken thanks for Whitman. *?* In Sumter county whoro tho Con servative olemont is in tho majority no factional lines will bo drawn and can didates for ofllec will bo voted for, with reference to qualifications. Karle went to the Sumtev mooting yesterday. Evans would not bo able to reach?tho convention only adjourn ing on Saturday at Chicago. * * * It looks as if Tillman must find out how the pitchfork feels. Reading a book Won't tell you about your health. Ask your neighbor what he and his family took last Spring when they felt so miserable, so tired out. He will tell you Dr. CLARK JOHNSON'S INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP the standard family remedy for 30 years for Malaria, Chills and Fever, Lassitude, Scrofula, Rheumatism, and all Blood Dis eases. A magic boon to tired mothers and puny children. It has cured thousands, will cure you. Nothing new about it; no trial remedy; no temporary stimulant. It docs the work and it's to take." thoroughly, honestly, "easy to buy," "easy 50c. per bottle; all druggists. NOTICE __TO? Road Overseers. You are hereby ordered to call out your hands and work the Roads, as tho law requiros, by tho 15th day of August, 1890. By order of tho County Board. It. P. AD AIR, Supervisor. Laurens, S. C, July 15, '06-4t Do you want an Organ? Do you want tho best? I represent, tho linest line of Organs in Amorica and at fair prices, and on easy torms. For Catalogues and par ticulars address? M. A. Malone, Columbia, S.C. 5s Per Month or 6O5 Per Year Guaranteed to All Investors on Investments Both Large and Small when made with JM Jjtev loik llHtltlMQt Co* -BROKERS IN 1, Bonds, Grain and Cotton, 10 and #2 Broadway, Now York City. I 'eoplo who dosire to have a suro Income on a small or Kevehous a Nos Moutous. Col. J. Wash Watts Again Enter* the Lists Against the Measly, Sheep-destroying Curs, ami Sug gests tho Imposition of a Heavy Dog Tax. 1% tho EditorJpf Tho News and Courier: I have read with much in est tfr?ur editorial-) on lhe sheep . rtucf UogttueslIon,4."<? agroe^fully llfl'aH vou have written on this important subject, also tho joH about offorlnjr a prbso for nh? besf^ "yaller dorg:"* .% Tho farmers can cow tlon of their. RepresonTat ought to organize- c1i purpose, and puKout sensible arid .Influential candidates for the-Eeglslai ?Atll&appreclate th$ neces! a rotation oi crops in our State,' the introduction of stock, to Ut\ the' waste lands, that aro now I profitable, and improve thdfee are th% most valuable for cropping, ami wlo havo tho courage of their convictions, aad duly appr^slate tho necessity TX. abating tho dog nuisance by making such.? law as S^lll probet thoso v^bo^djpant to I i r.e I tnonA rniso sfcofy/rom tils dein|pclatioiis of wortffilesb, untrauVdq|Ps, who see the Injustice of TH?ft manf keep ing a pack of mongrWflogs to tho in.|ury?of his neighbor'* sheep .and' poultry, as well as the. risk to the children from*hydrophobia. A tax of one dollar a hoad dogs and Ave for bitches w bring most of tho curs and m* grels to the gallows, and would bo qulto a source of revenue from thoso who prefer to keep their dogs. I beliove most fox huntors who own packs ot hounds would approve of such a law as it would lessen the danger of hydrophobia, to which thoir dogs are exposed, and save thorn from disappoint ment in their hunts by tho pres ence ot a cur, which almost In variably spoils their hunt. I also believo a largo majority of tho voters in this State would ap^J provo such a law if they were con sulted in a proper way. I havo talked with a great many men up on this subject, and rarely find ono who disapproves. It is high time that farmers were assorting their rights and sending such demag ogues to tho rear as dodge this sub ject. Spoak out and stand firm. J. Washington Watte. Mountvllle, Laurens Co. Think it (her. Have you ever heard of a medi cine with such a record of euros as Hood's Sarsaparilla? Don't you know that Hood's Sarsaparilla, the One True Blood Purifier has proved, over and over again,, that it has power to cure, oven after all olitur remedies fail? If you havo impure blood you may take Hood's Sarsaparilla with tho utmost confi dence that it will do you good. Hood's Pills assist digestion. 25 cents. Statement oi' the Condition -(OP TUE) People's Loan and Exchange Hank At Laurens In the State of south Carolina, At the Close or Business, Juno 30, 1896. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts,.$177,440.13 Stocks and Bonds,. 25,134.00 Duo from Banks,. 13,108.98 RoalEstato, P. and P.,. 0,100.00 Cash on Hand.. 21,989.93 $243,839.04 LIHBILITIRS. Capital Stock,.$100,000.00 Surplus,. 20.000.00 Undlvidod Profits,. 43,154.33 Duo Banks and Bankers,.... 7,739.29 Deposits,. 73,945.37 $243,839.04 STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA, / County op Laurens, s Personally appeared before me, Albert Dial, who on oath says that ho is tho President of tho above named Bank, and that tho foregoing report or state ment is true to the best of his knowl edge and belief. Albert Di?t,, Presidont. Sworn to and subscribed boforo mo this 2d day of July, 181)0. J. W. todd, n. i?. l. C. J.o.c. Fleming, ) J, J.roland, ^Directors N. B. Dial, ) Registration Notice. Tho Board of Registration of Lau rons County will open tho books of Registration at tho following precincts for tho registration of tho voters for Laurons County, at the following times and placoB. Tho books will bo open from 0 o'clock, a. m., to 3 o'clock, p. m. on tho following days at tho following places: Tumbling Shoals, July 14th. Dials Church, July 15th. Youngs Store, July 10th. . Tho books will bo open at Laurens, S. C, continuously for one week in each month, commencing oi. tho first Mon days in July, August, Septombor. and tho first three days of Octobor. W. L. cunninoiiam, Jaked ?. Sullivan, A. Y. Thompson, Board o,' Registration of Laurons Co. , COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION. South Carolina Com-kok, ) Juno 29, 1896.f A competilive examination for the Normal Scholarships of the South Caro lina Collogo will ho held by the School Commissioners of each County in which there is a vacancy, on Thursday, July 30. Applicants will be examined on English, Mathematics, and History, the requirments in theso subjects being the name as for admission to the Scientific course of this college. See page 38 of the Catalogue of 1895-96. Futher information, if desired, will be cheerfully furnished by. jamks Woonaow, Pres. S. C. College. ?1 111 i Each county of the State is entitled to as many scholarships in the Winthrop College at Bock Hill as it has represen tatives in the House of Representatives. Theso scholarships will be awatded upon a competitive examination to bo held at the County Courthouse on Julf 30th at 9 a. m. Applicants must bo not less than fif teen years of age, and must have a* good knowledge of the common branches. The expenses of attendance do not ex ceed $'??">() a month for board, furnished room, iicat, light and washing. jVor further information and a cata ?ue address? PRESIDENT I). B. JOHNSON, Kock HIB. 8. 0. More Medicinal value la ft bottlr of Hood's Sarsa partlfa than in any oUier preparation. More skill Is required, more caro taken, more expense incurred In its manufactuYc. ^ coats tbe proprietor and tbo dealer More but it costs the consumer lets, as be gets more doses for bis money. More curative power (a sccAed by.its peculiar combination, '?propejittaa^^f process, ?More pcoplo arejdtatfMHH BLu-enc itmoniais? r'eci Blj^^S other. ?Koro wte* i??t jnoro^BMso ^By year .?urWrcpottedImuHh-vW x .MojuLJM-'PU&y? 41 Bf^,s^ttttj>*rJ,lA ? ever before. ? eho^^tf ?-? Ol' Sottlemont and Application for Final Discharge. , 'f'akc notice that on the I7U1 clay oiLJuly, 1896, 1 will render a final account of my acts and do ings as Administratrix of the estate of Martha R. Young, dee'd, in the office of J udge of Probate for Lau rens county at 11 o'clock A. M., and on the same day will apply fof a final discharge from my trust as such Administratrix. Alle ?ttrsons rWing demands agaJf st^Maid estate Fvyill please pre soii*ti^rni on or? before; that day pro\fpjK and authenticated^ or be for* evai barred. Ifrjfm 1 NANCY C. MILES, Administrativ June 1.1, 1896?4t. _ . . . /'"^t 7 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Court of Commofi Pleas. Copy Summons for Relief. J. Aaron Byrd. Plaintiff against Caroline Uvrd, Maggie Hays, Henry Byrd, John W. Byrd, George Byrd, Lou Sullivan, Julia Byrd, Sallio Moseley and Albert Byrd, Dofondants. To tbo Dorondants Caroline Byrd, Maggie Hays, Henrv Byrd, John W. Byrd, Coo. Byrd, Lou Sullivan, Julia Byrd, ?allie Mosoloy and Albert Byrd. You are hereby summoned and required to answer tbo complaint in tins action, which was this day tiled in tho ottico of tbo Clerk ot tho Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to servo a copy of your answer to the said complaint on tbo subscribers at their ollice at Laurens, Laurens Co., S.C., within twenty days af ter tho service horeot, exclusive of tho day of such service; and if you fall to answer tho complaint within the time aloresaid, [??tho Plaintiff in this action will apply to I- tho Court for tho relief demanded in tho complaint. Dated Juno 18th, A. IX, 1890. J. H. WHARTON, 0.0.0.P. By W. A. WHARTON, Deputy. JOUNSON & ItR/HEY, Plaintiff's Attorneys. To Caroline Bvru, Maggie Hays, Henry Byrd, John W. Byrd and George Byrd, nonresident Defendants. I 'It use tako notice that the Complaint in this action was lllod in this action whs died in tho ollice of tho Clerk of tbo Court of Co 1 union Pleas, at Laurens, in tho County of Lauren?, state of South Caroli nu, on tho 13th day of June, 181)0. JOHNSON A HICIIEY, Plain tiffs' Attorneys. Liurous, S. ('., June 13,1800.?Ot GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC 18JU8T A8COOD FOR ADULTS. WARRANTED. PRICE SO cts. oai.atia, Ills., Nov. 10,1603. ParlaMedlelnoCo., St. Louis,Mo. Gentlemen:?Wo sold last year, 000 bolt loa ol OHOVK'H TASTKI.KH8 vi 111,1, TONIC nn<l have bought ;i. )?"' ? nlroody this yoar. In nil our ox perlonco of U yoar*. In tho drug bualnoaa, li:ivo uevorsold on urtlclo tbatgava auch untvorsalsati? faction as your Touto. Yours truly, ADMrY.C4|n &co Sold no cure no pay, by Hill & Martin, B. F. Posoy and Laurons Drug (Jo, WE MAVE NO ACENTS but Bhlp from our factory ot whnlcsalo prices. Ship any ro for examination ; pny l)t both ways If not satis factory. 100 styles of Carrliip c-a. 60 atyloa of Hitrncaa. Send 4c(a. for 112 page catalogue. FtKIUHT CAIIRUOK am) HARN88S mi'o. (10.." W. n PraU, 8?.'/, DUtit, fwt j. b7park, Attorney at Law. Laurens, - - South Carolina. -f$F Special attention glvon to tho In vestigation of tltlos and collection of clulms. We Employ Young: Men t to dtstrthtito PPt rMJlnpnnt frrah ah grade Acmo mTftk,!^ i blcyclo arrive* and proves .?.rjr. Young Ladies "22l?f??5?* ACME CYCLR COHPANY, F.LKHART, IND. Htyt * 91it$tft4K*fate ? YMKWhAtcir. General Southern Agent, - FULL KEYBOARD, With 84 Letters and Characters. Price $35. Weight 6 lbs You throw money away if vou pay moro than $35 for a typewriter. Years of sorvlcoa baa proved the "BHok" to bo su perior to any 9100 machine. Bond for a sample of iho work and compare. Equal to any of tho High Priced Machlnos in Capacity and quality and work, and Ex cels them all In Convenleuco. Cataloguo and samples of work sent free on appll oitlon. , K. M. TURNER, 41 N. Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga. see change ok DAVIS & ROPER'S add next week. flints MEN, who hold the purse strings, often deprive women of articles of inestimable value. The wife pleads with her husband for a Piano or an Organ, which is tenfold more essential than the cigar and other luxuries in which lie indulges. The daughter asks father, or guardian, to buy an Instrument to enable her to cultivate that beautiful talent, music. Docs any sane man not rclizc this a reasonable right to plead and ask for? Reflect a minute! Think of the means expended for instruction, and the many tedious hours employed in practice by wife and daughter, and of their glowing anticipations subsequently to be realized. Now, father, husband, or guardian, are you going to blast all these bright anticipations by denying them of this merited right?simply the gift of a Piano or an Organ? Give your wives and daughters their merited rights in the home, which is "Woman's Kingdom," then she will cease to clamor for politi cal suffrage. Don't plead inability when such liberal terms and prices are available, My prices are right, terms ea?y, and quality of Instruments un surpassed. If you desire prices and catalogues, please write me a letter or postal card, and same will have prompt attention. I challenge any house in America to do better for you, as I repre sent the Manufacturers, have no Jobbers to pay, and can save you Agent's commission. Old Pianos and Organs taken at fair value in exchange for new ones. YOURS FOR PIANOS AND ORGANS, M. A. MALONE, Columbia S, C. Remember that Geo. H. Boyd has removed his ( STOCK OF )? to the store room under the Advertiser Office in Ball's building, and also remember that his stock is full and complete and the LOWEST PRICES. sJrJleicls' Mats. ?S Cents These Hats arc Guaranteed, and we have the prettiest and most complete line ever shown in the South. Our prices are right, don't you forget. The above cut show6 our G3 cents "Gents Tourist" on the latest block, up-to-date. Get our prices on Hats and we will sell you your Hats. Just received a big lot of them which we are going to offer for the next 30 days as Matchless Bargains. They arc Butcs. The subjects are Spring, Summer, Old Homesteads, Water tails, Snowy Peaks and Moon Light Nights, Fruits of every Variety. $1.50 size for $l.oo and H.25 size for S5 cents. See our little dandies for 25 cents. Look and Live?Dollars and cents in your pocket and sense in your head. Wall Pockets, worth 75 cents, we aro now selling for 50 cents, and 50 cents size for 35 cents. Don't forget Singer Sewing Machines arc only $iS.oo. Mailed orders promptly tilled. Thanks for past favors and solicit your future patronage. Yours for Favors, Laukbnd C . Dry Goods, Notions, Etc. NEW FIRM! NEW STORE! NEW GOODS Ahuivixg Daily and Will he sold at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES Fon SPOT CASH. J. R. Mintek tfc Sox. Dollars Ser?se ; Use your sense and save your Dollars. CAN WE? ) ' !' ' . r, 7 w. DO WE? \ 8lvey?u 11 *"*1f?n Grade Wheel at the Price. For the first use your Reason. For the second examine the goods. Made and Guaranteed by The Rambler People at $50.00 The Highest of High 'Grades at P. S.?Wc can furnish a few of the 1895 models at $65.00. gmY* Bicycles sold on instalment or for Cash. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & GO".