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HOME AFFAIRS. 11! K RECORD OF LAURENS UP TO BATE. AUO. 4. Greeting. The military and other guests of oar city this week are heartily welcome within our gates. The keys are thrown away and we and all we have are yours during your stay. Take possession.? Again thrice and oftentimes a hearty greeting. Mr. A. W. Sims declines to rnn for Supervisor and hit card of thanks will appoar in our next issne. Oapt. Otts, the soldierly captain of the Pea Ridge, Guards honored our sanctum on yesterday. This is the time to get your tickets f>rlnted oh ye cahdidates?all job work s done promptly at this office. The State Fair. Got ready for the great Pair at Co lumbia this fall. We have received tho premium list which is rich and royal. Tho Falr^ embraces November 9th to 13th. Columbia, that great city which is coming to be, will make tho occasion notable. For premium list send to Col. T. W. Holloway, Fomaria, S. C. The Fruits f the Season. Some magnificent Bradford water melons havo boon,on tho market from tho neighborhood pf Clinton, the Gos hen of l.aureus,. ' There nave been somo very fair peaches, but the grapes wo havo soon wore indifferent. Those were right royal sent to our fair Junior editor from Sfiluda Heights and brought by our friend, Ashmore Davis. A Surprise. A seven pound cabbago and a little ovor was laid at our door on Tuesday last. It catno from tho gardens of our good farmer friend, Mr. R. C. Davis.? It was pleasant to bo remembered and ploasantor to be satisfied that Bun combo la not tho only county that can produco a plump juicy royal cabbago. Wo can raise ovory thing good In Lau rens and be independent and Mr. Davis' ontorprlslng and intelligent methods show now tneso things can bo done.? Thanks. Tho Boys arc Marching. At this writing wo note the arrival on the Northern trains yesterday of the Pea Ridge Rides of Union, who wore im mediately marched totrby Hill and took up their quarters. Catot. J. C. Otts is in command with 1st, 2d Kind 3d Lieuten ants W. H. L. Kelly, III. C. Little and J. O. Harris, 30 men ip all. The Gary Watts Guards of Maddens, Capt. J. M. Dean, 34 strong and the Laurens Gr.ardB 30 men are alao in tho tented field. ? With the noon incoming trains, wo ex pect a full batallion and a successful encampment. Lieutenant Stokes, of the United States Army is here. The prospect is good for a brilliant encamp ment. Col.' J. G. Wardlaw, of Clifton, commands* NOTICE. Lisbon Alliance will meet next Fri day afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Busi ness of importance. J. D. SULLIVAN, President. 75 cents slippers for 60 cents at Jam leBon's. We cordially invite our friands and customers to make our Btoro lieadquar ters while attending the Encampment. We will furnish you with all^the cool water you can drink. \ W. A. Jamibson. Stockholders Meeting. The annual mooting of the,Stock holders of the People's Loan and Ex change Bank will bo held in the otllco of said Bank on August 18, 189(1. W. A. WATTS, Cashier. Laurens, S. C. July 20th 189(1. Business Notices. We work for yout interest and are determined to please you. Burns Co. For tho next 30 days we will olTcr our cntlro stock of Mason Fruit Jars, put up one dozen in a case, Mart's 65 and one-half gallon Jars at 75 conts per dozon. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Mason Fruit Jars 50 conts per dozen quarts. Golly! Where? at Burns Co. of course. Late stylos in correspondence and invitation stationery just arrived at Tho Laurens Dfrug Co. "Armosido Corset"?(nevor brakes down on tho sides) $1.00 a pair at Burns Co. \ Tho dry heated term Is successfully discounted by tho tomporaturc of Pol soy's Ico. \ Furniture! Furniture!! Tho lurgostl stock carried by any ono houso in tho j Stato and pricos tho cheapest on same quality of goods. All bills of ton dol lars dolivored free at your dopot. S. M. & K. H. Wilkes & Co. Dr. Posey has a fresh supply of Tur nip seed In bulk?can soli any quantity and you can soo what you aro buying. Will ploaso you in price. Now crop Turnip Seed, choap In bulk at The Laurens Drug Co. Big lot Gonts collars at 5 cts. also at 8 and 10 cts. Closing oqt. Davis & Roper. A great line of nock wear. Prices right. Davis & Roper. Just opened -a nice line of Ladies Purses and card cases. Call und soo them at Laurens Drug Co. Buy the Mason Fruit Jar for they aro the best from Dr. B. F. Posey's. 8hocs! Shoes!! Now is tho time to buy. Davis & Roper. We guarantee one bottle of Johnsons Tonlo to cure any caso of chills and fovor and prevent return, on seventh, fourteenth, and twonty-olghth day.? Price 50 cents at Laurens Drug Co. We are the poople for tho Negligee Shirts. Our stock and prices right. Davis & Roper. Ice-cold Soda Wator, all the popular flavors, at Dr. Posey's Soda Fountain. See the twenty-mule team hauling Borax in our store window. The Laurens Drug Co. A splondid Summer Corset for only 50 cents at Jamleson's. We invite comparison with anybody's line Stationery. If oar assortment and prices are not best don't bay of as. THE LA?RENS DRUG CO. Beautiful assortment of ladies' pocket books and eard cases just opened at The. Laurens Drug Co. Get oar prices on new crop of Tnrnip Seed. The Laurens Drag Co. Tora Watson accepts the nomination Jt>y the Populists as Yggra&ttsldent on Capt. John J. McUowau. The subject of tbie notice, whose death is annouced in another place* was no ordinary man. He was the son of Wil liam McQowan who emigrated to this country from Ireland about the begin ning of this century and a brother of General Samuel McGowanof Abbeville. There were other sons and daughters who have strongly impressed themselves in the State and throughout the South. We regret that the announcement of Gapt. McGowan's death gives ub time nor space to spoak as we would like of the lessons illustrated by his strong per sonality and marked traits. His natural powers were superior; in public ques tions he was alwas interested giving to them carefnl investigation; arrived at a conclusion he was steadfast in his con sistency and unflinching in his convic tions. No man who ever lived in Lau rens had sounder viows on public ques tions. The writer knew him well and knew him to be a man. Love of his State was a passion. Ho has been gath ered to his fathers and there is only to bow to the dispensation. Ho leaves sons and daughters, among them F. P. Mc Gowan, Esq., of our city. Death of Youug Joseph G. Humbert. The death of young Josoph G. Hum bert, son of Gapt. J. B. Humbert at his home in this county on the 28th of July is a peculiarly sad ailliction. He was just verging to man's estate and in the midst of his college career, giving tho highest promise of a bright and useful manhood. Tho blow is peculiarly bo vere in that but a short period past Capt. and Mrs. Humbert lost another splendid young son. It will be consola tion to the afilicted parents to know that they have the deepest sympathy of their* very many friends. Picnic at V/liaiu's Lawn. The meeting at Wham's Lawn on Fri day last was a great success. The entertainment consiBted of a de bate by yonng men: -'Should tho North and South have separate governments. The young men did handsomely. Tho politicians then had tho day.? Senator Irby was the leading speaker? then candidates for county representa tives and county offices. A splendid picnic was enjoyed. The weather has been unusually tropi cal for ten days?the mercury ranging high up in the nineties, breaking the re cord for the length of tho spell. Tho Spnrtanburg District Confer ence, at Landrum, which closed its ses sion on tho 27th ult., was largely at tended. Among tho attendant clergy who preached was Kev. A. J. Stokes, of this city. Ho is also a member of tho District Board of Education. K. L. Coloman, W. P. Harris, P. P. Ham ilton and T. L. Hames wore elected as delegates to tho annual Conference, with C. C. B'eatherstono and S. M. Rice, Jr., as alternates. Tho ladies around Shiloh will give an Ice Cream Festiyal at Shiloh church on tho 13th of August, beginning at 8 o' clock for repairs to tho church.? Thero will bo other refreshments, mu sic, speeches and other amusements suited to such occasions. Everybody is invited. Ladies. President Craighead, of Clemson Col lege, has consented to doliver a lecture in the Opera House of this city, on the evening of the 14th proximo. Tho pro ceeds will go to the benefit of tho Ep worth League, of this city. President Craighead is a distinguished orator, and a rare literary treat may be expected. Cross Hill Notes. Our community was shocked to learn that Capt. John J. McGowan had died at his home on the 31st ultimo of ap poplexy. Capt. McGowan was a life-long valuable and public spirited citizen, a de voted father, (having lost the partner of his life a few years ago) a kind neigh bor and highly respected by all who know him. In early manhood ho served in a campaign with a Laurons company against the Seminoles in Florida, and though advanced in life promptly in '01 was among tho first to offer his services in defonce of his State and her honor.? Hostilities ended he resumed the peace ful avocation of a farmer, in which he delighted, devoting himself to his fam ily, his neighbors and every good and noble cause. In the fulness of years, having nearly completed four score, like a shock of wheat fully ripe ho was gathered into the garner. He leaves a large family and many friends to mourn their loss, SCAIDI, Jamieson's is the place to buy a good Ishoo or slipper cheap. I Don't fail to drop in at Jamieson's Iwhilo attending tho Encampment and secure some special bargains at his clos ing out sale of summer goods. 1 Union Meeting. I Tho Union of the Fourth and Fifth Sections of tho Reedy River Associa tion will meet witli the Cross Hill Bap tilt Church on Saturday before tho 5th Silnday in August. I PaOORAMMBi ]|p.30?-Devotional ExerciBOS conducted by V. P. May. Altornate, C. K. Hale. (luery?What are our obligations to the\Orphanage work at Greenwood ? J, I\l. Oulbertson, Rov. J. W. Blanton, Gi (1. Riser and Rev. H. Fowler. Qrlery?Is Baptism, by immersion, es sentifil to obedience? Or, is there any Ottilia scriptural mode??M. B. Crisp, Rev. ID. A. Swindler, Frank Ramage, Rev. IB. F. Corloy. ? hnlry?Are we, as Baptists, laboring as welshould for the dissemination of Baptist doctrine??J. B. Whitmire, W, P. Tuifcer, J. R. Boyd, W. P. Brown. Hat fineries. Sundlav. 10.30?Sunday School Ad dress?If. M. Culbertson, Rev. B. F. Corley.t II A. W.?Sormon?Rev. D. A. Swin dler. 1 \ R. C. Wallace, \ Clerk. While attending the encampment be sure and idrop in Jamieson's. He has some goodls and prioes that will interest yon. Go to Jamieson's for summer corsets cheap. I The follotwing officers were elected by the State ALUianoe at the annual meet ing held in Ctolumbia last week: J. L. Keltt, President; J. C. Welborn, VJce l'resldent; J. Reid, Secretary and Treasurer?all /those ofllcera being re-elected. Preist 3ent Keh", was olected delegate to tho pktlonal Alliance. HIGH JINKS. THE SOLDIERS ARRIVE?GALA WEEK IS ON AND EVERY THING SUGGESTS A LIVELY TIME? SALESDAY DOINGS. Bemember the Bioyclo races to-mor row and Friday. Base Ball this evening between Lau rons and Newberry. Mrs. J. H. Bowen has gone to Sum ter to visit relatives. Attorney P. P. McGowan was in Greenville on Friday last. Miss Janlo Vance, of Olinton, has boon in town for several days. Mr. W. W. Ball is expected to spend several days in town this week. Mrs. H. K. Alken has returned from a visit to hor mother Mrs. Thamo9, of Charleston. Mr. Dick Coats will servo a Barbe cue at Cross Hill on Friday, August 14th. Mr. Koid Miller, always warmly wel comed by hosts of friends hero, is in tho city from Anderson. Mr. O. G. Thompson will not bo a candidate for Congress from this Dis trict. Miss Elizabeth, tho charming little daughter of Mr. T. F. Simpson, has re turned from a visit to Greenville. Messrs L. W. Simklns and Edward Mathews drovo up to Enoroo on Satur day afternoon staying over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunt, of New berry passed through tho city on Satur day on route to Harris Llthfa Springs. President W. E. Lucas, of tho Cotton Mills, spent Sunday with Mrs. Lucas at Tryon. The Spartanburg Herald chronicled the presence of Dr. T. E. Todd -within the city of Spartanburg last week. Don't fail to see the Bicycle races on Wednesday and Friday. Somo of tho best riders In the State will bo hero. Mr. J. O. Burns, of 'this city, visitod relatives and friends at Burnsvillo last week. John Hendorson and Dick Owons will sorve tho Barbecue on noxt Satur day, August 8th. Mr. Henry Hammond and family, of Sumtor, aro visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Joseph Crows, of Atlanta, came over on his whoel a few days ago and is visiting relatives in the city. Tho bicycling this wook is going to be something worth braving even this weather to bcc. Mrs. David Strother, of Johnson's, and Miss Dompie Scurrie, of Chappell's, visited their uncle, Col. Ball, last wook. Riders from Anderson, Greenwood. Greenville and Union will participate in the Bicycle races hero Wodnesday and Friday. Mr. J. Ii. Nolan, General Manager of the Columbia, Nowborry and Lau rons R. R. went to Now York last week. On the 11th instant one woek from thiB day our county campaign will open at Langston church. Campaign ora tors, hide your diminished heads! Liotenant M. B. Stokes, of tho United States Army is in town for the Encamp mont. Gonoral Watts and Col. Bruco are expected to come up for it. Col. Farloy, candidate for Congress from this District, was In tho city shak ing hands with his greatly desired con stituency on yesterday. The enterprising firm of S. M. & E. H. Wilkos & Co., will give prizes to those riding wheels bought from thorn by tho rider. First prizd valued at $5.00. Second prize valued at $1.50. Hon. Stanyarne Wilson, M. C. this District, sends us a copy of Iiis speech on Foreign Immigration, delivered in tho House of Representatives, May 20, 1890. Tho Clomson Cadots aro off for an othor year's work. Thoy carry with them as a recruit Pierce Caine, tho promising son of Dr. E. M. Calne, of this city. Mr. Eugono Wilkes has purchased the lot fronting Main Street to tho right of tho Baptist Church and is erecting what promises to be quite a handsomo residonce. Mr. John Y. Garlington is sponding 1?6 summer vacation with his parents horo. Mr. Garlington bosides being a rising young lawyer has recently em barked in lltorature as editor ?f tho Alkahest, a thoroughly up to date and bright publication. As tho Dog Star gains ascendancy the board of health of our city should keep a vigilant lookout to back premi ses and stale vegetables around and upon tho streets. Cloanlinoss is as surodly noxt to Godliness and lot the city furnish a No. 1. object lesson. Watt McCoy, a farmer on the plan tation of Mr. W. D. Sullivan loft with us fully developed open bolls of cotton on tho .list of July. There is one o)o mont in this thing?tho lloecy?al though a little depressed now?it in variably finds a market am1, fetches tho stuff. It was our good friend Murk Sandors who romombcrcd us so that wc could not forgot him?a baskot of delightful clear stone poachers. Tho sunny sido of a good round ono reminded us of the mixed roses and lilies in tho cheek of? of?well?. Clork of tho Court, Col. J. H. Whar ton has been busy for sovoral days pay ing off tho pensioners, in Class ''B'' and "C," Class ''A" having been pre viously paid. Clerk Wharton Is anxious to got tho money out of his hands and and hopes all will call at onco and re liovo him of this duty. Mr. W. P. Hudgens, ono of tho pro gressive young farmers, of Laurcns, farming on tho old Capt. James Hud gens farm, has a fino crop of early "King" cotton. Had opon cotton on 24th of July. Has fifteen acres to plow this woek, will then turn round and go to picking. Thoro will be a refreshment stand in tho grove near tho bicycle truck this wook which tho public is invited to Eatronize. Tho proceeds go towards uilding tho Methodist Church horo, as all sorts of cooling and refreshing drinks will bo sorved it will be wise to investigate them. Mr. J. A. Rogers made a narrow es cape by a perilous acoldent on Friday morning last. He was engaged in sawing lumber four miles North of the city and had sawed a few planks when an explosion occurred, throwing the on Sine forty yards over the heads of Mr. ogers ana hie two sons, the only per sons present. Mr.^pgors eldest son ..was sovorely but nofyAngorously scald ed, tho father receiving some bruises and boing stunned to Insensibility for Bomev-ffifoutos. Tho'ejuc^gJa^^^iOrfin power uk(l weighs M H it w/w a .Mfaenlous^.--- gMt , Managers Appointed for the Primary. Pursuant to order the County Execu tive Committee met this the 3d of Aug ust. The following managers were ap pointed to conduct the primary election on the 25th of August and any eubse 3uent elections required to be held un er the rules of the party: Langston's Church?M A Bummerel, J M Clark. Walter Harmon. Hopewell?A O Workman, J L Craw ford, George Hopkins. Mountville?M B Crisp, R T Dunlap, B H Pasley. Cross Hill?11 D Nance, W S Turner, John Hollingsworth. Laurens O. H. Box?T D Lake, Waddy Thompson, P B Lockwood. Cotton Factorv Box, Laurens C H?M Lukewire, J M Bishop, K B King. Mount Gallagher?J E Goddard, J C Martin. W L Cooper. Tip Top?S A Taylor, J C Sims, W A Anderson. Mt. Pleasant?J M Pearco, Jr., J D Hunter, J B Wharton. Ekom?W J Box, J G Cooper, Jr., Jno RBoyd. Breworton?W I Freeman, E E Simp son, J A Balontine Jr. Tumbling Shoals?M B McCuen, W L Taylor, W A Baldwin. Princeton?It B Gilkorson, Jno Car ter, 0 O Moore. Pleasant Mound?W H Prummond, E H Moore, J E Patterson. Young Store?W T Dorrob, W C Coleman, J B Higgine. Parsona' Store?W P Coker, Baylis Parsons, E L Edwards. Dials' Church?P M Hellams, A J White, G P Woods. Grav Court?W R Cheek, W II Barks dale, E T Shell. Powor?A S Owings, V A White. W S Power. Shiloh?II S Wallace, L S Bolt, B F hauford. Woodville?W P Medlock, S O Babb, L P Armstrong. One of tho managers can have boxes' by applying to tho Sccretery or Clerk of the Court. It was resolved that an assessment of $1.00 bo placed on each candidate for a county office, $1.00on each candidate for Solicitor and $2.00 on each candidato for Congress to be paid by the 8th of Aug ust. It was further resolved that any town ship desiring to nominate a Magistrate may hold an election at the general pri mary by tho samo managers keeping a special box. the managers to tabulate the vote and declare the result. G. P. SMITH, Chairman Executive Committee. B. W. Ball, Secretary. A CARD. Wheroas, we the undorsigued citi zens of the town of Waterloo, S. C hearing that reports are being circulated throughout the county of Laurens, that the citizens of this place are the authors of certain reports concerning Mr. John H. Wharton and that wo started said reports and are circulating them for the purpose of injuring Mr. John II. Whar ton politically in his race for Clork of Court for this county. We emphatically deny that we are the authors of the said report or that they were manufactured by us. [Signed] J. Q, Wilber, Jno. Cuningbam, L. D. Henderson, B. A. Anderson, Benj. D. Cuningbam, 1). C. Smith, L. M. Henderson, D. W. Anderson, A. C. Anderson, J. E. McCnllough, J. <}. Pyles, R. .J. Boyd, T. B, Anderson, J. J. Dendy' J. E. Henderson. NOTICE. Tho Laurens County Alliance is here by called to meet in extra session at the Court House on Monday next, 10th inst., at 10 o'clock A. M. for the purposo of taking active measures to resist tho cotton tie trust whicli has advanced the price of their goods ninety-live per cent. Sub-alliances aro requested to act promptly in this matter. County papers aro requested to publish this notice. M. A. SUMBRBL, County President. Aug 3, 18%. Duncan's Creek. ? The old stone edifice has been thoroughly overhauled this summer and the roof repaired atul repainted; tho woodwork of the church repaired, new sash put in the windows, and tho building whitewashed inside.? The exercises commemorating tho I30th anniversary will bo held in August, on Friday before tho fourth Sabbath. A full programme will bo published as soon as the details are complotod.?Southern Presby terian. Sunday Schoo! Convention. Program of the Laurens County In ter-denominational Sunday School Convention, which meets with the Green Pond Methodist. Ohuroll Oil Thursday and Friday, August ?tll and 7th. FIRST DAY?-MORNING. Convention called to order by the President at 10 o'clock a. in.?sun time. Song service. Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. T. B. Craig. Organization. Appointment of com mittees, President's speech. AFTKRNOON?Kill ST day. Song service. Report of commit tees. Verbal reports from each school as to their work and spiritual interest, by delegates. Reports limited to live min utes. SRCONI) I>a y?MORNING, Song service. Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. James A. Martin. Normal Lesson, limited to twenty minutes, by Rev. J. W. Shell. I lisoussion of queries: 1st. The possibility Of the teacher to develop character in the pupil.? Lee Rogers, B. F. Roper, W. (!. Curry, O. 0. Feat horstonc. 2d. Importance of good music in the Sunday School.?R. L. Henry, R. Aber croinbie, H. H. Mahon, O. It, Wallace. Intermission. AFTKRNOON?SBCOND DAY. Song service. 8d query : The chief end of the Sun day School work: the conversion of souls.?W. S. Knight. Dr. A . C. Fuller, J. O. Templeton, Col. J. II. Wharton. Speaker limited to fifteen or twenty minutes. Miscellaneous business. Adjourn. Each school is entitled to two dele gales and a Superintendent. Schools sending delegates please notify Mr, R. Abercroinbie, Fountain Inn, 8, C. R. A BBROROMB1H, J. II. WlIARTON, W. L. Gray, av. 0. Curry, C. II. ROPKH, Executive Committee. Appointment* for Worth LaurciiH Circuit. Trinity, First Sunday, 11 A. M .: Shi loh, 4 P. M. Dial's Second Sunday. 11 A. M.: Graycourt, 4 P. M. Shiloh] Third Sunday, 11 A. M.: Trinity, A P. M. CraycXurl , Fourth Sunday, 11A.M.: Dials, 1 Prayer Mlet I rig at Grs room FREE COINAGE. What is meant by free coinage of sil ver at tho ratio of sixteen to one? The question has often been asked and an swered, but there are many who do not know. "Free coinage" means tho coinage, by the government, of bullion into money free of charge. Our na tion now has freo coinage of gold; and one may take gold to the mint and have it coinod into gold dollars, tho only charge being made for the alloy (copper) put In the dollar to make It hard. "The ratio of sixteen to one" means that there shall bo sixteen times as much silver In a silver dollar as there is gold In a gold dollar. The ratio Is baaed upon the presumption that gold Is sixteen times more valua ble than silver; or would be if the na tion adopted free coinago of silver, thus giving it an equal chance with gold. The Biblical Recorder, from which tho above paragraph is taken, says: "We have given more thought to this question in the last three years than to any other." f f this is so, our contempory ought to be able to give a more intelligent account of free coinage than is contained in this extract. The editor quoted confounds free and gratuitous coin age. "Freo coinage exists where any owner of bullion has the right to have it coined on tho same terms as the government, whether with or without a seigniorage charge." Honne there may be free coinage whore there is a seigniorage, or charge for coinage. Gratuitous coinage means that no seigniorage is charged for tho work of coining, I. o., the mint value and tho bullion valuo of the coins are the same. Hence also there may bo gratuitous coinago where free coinage does not exist, that is, only a limited amount of bullion may bo admitted to the mint and coined gratuitously. Free coinage of silver might mean, therefore, any one of several things, gratuitous limited coinage, free and unlimited coinage, or gratuit ous and unlimited coinage. As a matter of fact, in present discus sions on the subject, it signifies the latter, i.e., there is to be no seignior age charge and the profits arising from converting bullion into money are to belong to tho owner of the bul lion, and on thoothor hand,'nolimit is tobe fixed to the amount of bullion admitted to the mints; tho mint's mechanical capacity being the only limit to tho volume oi silver coin. This is tho doctrino of "free coinago of silver" as advocated at present by a great many people. The other point as to the ratio, sixteen to one, does not mean that gold is sixteen times as valuable as silvqr, or that silver is one-six teeth as valuable as gold, but that governmental flat can establish this ratio of valuo and maintain it. This is really the gist of the ques tion in dispute. Thoso who believe In the omnipotence of government settle it in one way; those who be lieve that governments do not create economic laws, but are rig idly subject to them, settle it in an other way. Tho question is before tho poople of the United States, and beforo they venturo to cast their votes they should study the question. If the voter does not study tho subject he is not morally competent to vote. For this is, to some extent, a moral issue. Let the poople seek light on this subject and that not from demagogues, hut from, those who havo studied tho subject. Thoro are somo who havo studied It for more than "three years."?The Baptist Cou rier. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications asthoy can. not reach the diseased portion of the car. Thoro is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con stitutional remodies. Deafness Is caused by an inflamed condition of the raucous lining of tho Eustach ian Tube. Wnon this tubo is in flamed you havo n rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, and whon it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can bo taken out and this tube re stored to its normal condition, bear ing will bo destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten aro caused byea tarrh, which is nothing but an in flamed condition of tho mucous sur faces. Wo will give Ono Hundred Dol lars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & Co , Toledo, O. <S5>" Sold by druggists. A big lot of Men's suits at reduced prices. Now is your time Davis & Roper. List of Lottcrs Remaining in tho Post Ofllcc at Lau rens, S. C, unclaimed, for tho w> ending Aug. 18??. A?Adams, C B. B?Boinan, J Hj Benson, Will. C?Cunningham, N S. F?Fisher, N A. G?Gardner, W S. L?Long, Rov. II. II?Hamonds, Mrs. Filer. K?Keitt, Miss Fmma. L?Lilliwood, M Jj Lay, Miss Martina. It?Rountroe, Thomas; Robertson, Mrs. Maggie; Russoll, R L. W?Watkins, Warren. FOR THE WEEK ENDING JuLY 27. B?Butler, Miss Lilla: Bradford. Miss Flora; Bodingfield; B F; Boyd, IWil liarn; Brunnell, VII. C?Cannon, Woks: Claania, William. I)?Dobbins, B J. K?Edwards, Ben C. G?G. St. Gervris. H?Hill, Joseph. M?Miller, MisB Martha. P?Philips, Arthur. R?Reovos, J Lyon. S?Smith, E Hj Sharids, Miss Metter: Stoddard John ; Snider, 1) B. W?Woods, Lover; Wilson, Miss Daisy; Williams, Mrs. Janes, Persona calling for any of abovo lot ters will please say, "They are adver tised. T. B. Obbws. P. M. Rocky SPRIONS.?The congrega tion has been at work duriag the summer and tho church has been much improved Internally. Anew pltpit platform has bocn built, nice ly carpeted, and cocoa matting has boon iaid in the aisles. Tho com munion will bo held next Sabbath and a protracted mooting held the week after. Both these churches are regularly supplied by Rev. W. 8. Bonn.?Southern Presbyterian. Are Yon Tired All the time? This condition is a sun- Indication that your blood is not rieb and nourishing as It ought to, be and as it may be if you will take it few bottlss of the groat blood puriflor, Hood's Sarsaparille, Thousands wrltoithat Hood's Sar This Is written with the object or making you a convert to the best Tooth-brush in the World. Full in structions are sent with each brush. Every night before retiring adopt the habit illustrated In this scene. Let father, mother, and chil dren all Join in giving the mouth and teeth a healthy and refreshing bath. this is the PROPHYLACTIC. Yes, "Prophylactic" is a peculiar word, and hard to remember, but it is a Splendid Name for a Tooth brush, because you use a tooth brush to prevent your teeth from decaying, and Prophylactic means a "preventive of disease." With every brush comes a neat little hook secured to the brush, and there is a hole in the end of the handle which enables you to hang it up. The head will not touch the wall. Ask your dentist about the "Prophylactic Tooth-brush," and see if he will not recommend it. The Price is 35 cents at THE Laurens Drug Co., Near Post-Office. The Campaign Meetings. Tho following are the campaign meetings yet to bo held: Winnsboro, Tuosday, August 4. Columbia, Wednesday, August 5. Orangoburg, Thursday, August 6. Nowborry, Friday, August 7. Laurens, Saturday, August, 8. Union, Monday, August 10. Spartanburg, Tuosduy, August 11. Greenville, Wednesday, August 12. Pickons, Thursday, August 13, Oconec, Friday, August 14. Anderson, Monday, August 17. Abbeville, Wcdnosduy, August 10. The Democrats of Dials Club will meot Tuosday morning at Dials church at 9 o'clock to mako arrangements for a new enrollment, as tho old list which wa 'n tho possession of Mr. Yeurgln, deceased, cannot bo found. j. s. Wolff, Townsh 1 Chairman. Schedule C. N. & L. Knilroad. The new schedule on the Columbia, Nowborry & Laurens Road went into effeot last Thursday and runs as fol lows : No. 52. Passenger from Columbia, arrives at Laurens, 1 :lf> p. m. No. 58. Passenger, leaves Laurens for Columbia,2:10 p. m. No. 2. Mixed, from Columbia to Laurens, arrives [) ::H> p. m. No. 1. Mixed, leaves Laurens for Columbia, 7 :15 a. in. No. 8. Local freight. (Monday, Wed nesday and Friday) from Laurens to Columbia, leaves 7 :'M) a. in. No. 4. Local freight from Columbia (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) ar rives (( p. in. P. lt. & W. c. Railway. "Augusta and Asheville Short Line." J. B. CLEVELAND, Receiver. Schedule In effect July 7, 1806. Lv Augusta 1? 40 a in 7 00 p in Ar Greenwood 12 17 pm 11 80 pm " Anderson 7 80 p in " Laurens 1 15 pm 7 00 a m " Greenville 2 56 p m 0 45am " Glenn Spr'gs 4 05pm " Spartanburg 8 00 p in 10 '20 p m " Sal ml a 4 ?8 p in " Henderville 5 51pm " Asheville 6 46 p in Lv Asheville 8 20 a in Spartanburg 11 46 a in (Menu Spr'gs 10 00 a m Ar Greenville Laurens Anderson Greenwood Augusta Savannah 11 55 a m 1 ?0 p in 10 25 nin 2 2K p m 5 05 p in 5 r>r> a m 4 00 p in 4 00 p m 7 00 p m 8 60 p m 1> 85 a m Close connection at Greenwood for all poinfs on S. A. L. and O. & G. Kail ways, and Spartanburg with Southern Railway. For any information relative to tick ets, rates, schedule, etc., address W. J. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agt., Augusta, Ga. ATTICUS H. DAGNALL Attorney at Law. Candidates' Column. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives. Will be govered by the rules of the Democratic party. Respectfully, * J. R. SMITH. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate tor the House of Re presentatives and pledge myself to abide by the result of the Demo cratic Primary. N. B. DIAL. I want to be a member of the South Carolina Legislature foi one term, and announce myself as a candidate for said position, as a free silver candidate, subject to the action of the primary election. J, H. AnEUCKOMItlE. The friends of O. P. Goodwin, knowing his loyalty and zeal for Ti I i man-Refer in principles, and re cognizing his fitness, suggest his name for the Lower House of the Genera? Assembly, subjeot to the primary election. ? TJLLMAjN DEMOCRATS. FOR SOLICITOR. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for re-election as Solici tor of this Circuit, and pledge my self to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary. O. L. Scliumpert. Thos. S. Sense, Esq., of Newberry, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the 7th Judicial Cir. cuit and is pledged to abide the re suit of the Democratic Primary Elections. C. P. Sanders, Esq., of Spartan burg, S. C, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Sev enth Judicial Circuit, subject to nomination by the Democratic elec tion. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, subjoct to the action of the Democratic pri mary. * H. y. Simpson. I want to be Solicitor of the Sev enth Circuit. I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic Primary election. * C. C. Featiieksione. FOR CLERK OF COURT. This is to notify my many friends of Laurens County that I am a can didate for Clerk of Court, and promise to submit to the action of the Democratic primary. * W. P. Turner. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of Court for Laurens County, subject to tho action of the Democratic primary. * J. H. WHARTON. I hereby aunounce myself as a candidate for the ofllco of Clerk of Court for Laurens county, subject to the Democratic Primary. John F. Bolt. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the oflice of Clerk of Court for Laurens county at the ensuing primary election and pledge myself to abide tho result of said election. * J. H. gopeland. FOR SHERIFF. At the solicitation of many friends, I announce myself a can didate for Sheriff, and will abide the result of the Democratic pri mary election. * Q. Pet Smith. I am a candidate for re-election to the oflice of Sheriff for Laurens county subject to the action of the Democratic primary and I want all tho votes I can get. Respectfully, G. S. McCRAVY, FOR TREASURER. Tho friends of Capt. A. E. Nance announce his namo to tho voters of Laurens county as a candidato for tho office of Treasurer fuljy awaro that his competency for tho position could not fail to give sat isfaction to the whole people of the county. Friends). I want the Treasurer's Oflice; Will abide the Primary. B. W. LANFORD. Tho frionds of T. S. Langs ton respectfully announco him to the Domocratic Voters of Laurens county, as a candidate for Treasur er, knowing him to bo fully com petent for said position. Subject to the Democratic Primary. * Friends. To the votors of Laurons County: I announco myself as a candidato for tho office of Treasurer of Lau rens County, and pledge myself to abido tho result of tho Domocratic primary. James W. Henderson, The many friends of W. E. Cook, of Youngs Township, knowing him to bo a man of good moral character and fully qualified to discharge the duties of county Treasurer, would respect fully nominate him a candidate for said oflice at tho next election, subject to a Democratic Primary. * FOR AUDITOR. I respectfully announce myself to tho voters of Laurens county as a candidate for tho office of Audi tor. To all those who will givo me their support I pledge myself to labor for tho best interests of all the people. I further pledge my self to abido the result of the pri mary. * w. sanford Knight, I respectfully announce that I will bo a candidate for the offico of County Auditor, subjoct to the choice of the Domocratic voters in the ensuing primary. * Jno. R.tifinley. Tho frionds of R. W. Nichols, feel ing confident of his compotoMcy, nom inate him as a candidate fir county Auditor at the ensuing DJmocratlc Primary. FOR CORONE1 // ^1 hereby candidate for vk Superintendent Lauren? County, sm tion of the Democratic^ ^ * C. K?. At the solicitation of many i. / I hereby announce myself asa \L didate for School Commissioner Laurens County, subject to action" of County Primary. L. T. H. Daniel. FOR SUPERVISOR. This is to inform my friends and the voters of Laurens County gen erally that I am a Candidate for Buporvisor, subject to result of Democratic Primary. * A.F. COI.eman. Tho friomls of Capt. James Dow ney respectfully submit his name to the voters of Laureus county as a candidate for the oftleo of Super visor, aud pledge him to acquiesce in the result of tho primary. FRIENDS. I announce myself as a candidate for re-oleetion to tho ofllee of county Supervisor, and respectfully ask the peoplo of Laurons County for re election in order that I may carry out my plans and tho public work of tho county, believing that in so doing tho voters will enablo me to leave a record for tho publiu good for which tho entire county, irres pective of factions will be proud.? Subject to aotiou of tho Democratic primary. R. P. AD AIR. FOR THE SENATE. I announce myself us a candidato for tho Sonate und I will abide tho decision of tho pco^Io at tho Demo cratic primary. * a lex. J. Smith. To moot the expressed wishes of mauy friends, I horoby consent to bocomo a candidate for re-olection to tho Senate, subjoct to tho rules of the primary election. a. C. FULLER. DON'T STOP TOBACCO, ROW To Cure Yourself While Uing It. The tobacco habit grows on a man un til bis nervous system is soriously allect ed, impairing health, coiufori, and hap piness. To quit suddenly is too serveroa shock to tho system, ub tobacco to an in venterate user becomeB a stimulant that his system continually craves. "Baco Curo" is a scientific euro for the tobacco habit, in all its forms carefully com pounded after the formula of an eminent i.erlin physician who has used it in his private practice since 1872, without a failure. It is purely vogotablo and guar anteed perfectly harmless. Ynucanuse all the tobacco you want while taking "Baco-Curo." !t will notify you when to stop. We give a written guaranteo to cure permanently any case with three boxes, or refund the monjy with 10 per cent, interest. "Baco-Curo" is notasub Htitute. but a scientific cures without the aid of will power and with no inconven ience. 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