Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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<f>?<s detuertiser ?at>*orJptlon *rt?s-J? Months, fl.eo TT. W. ?AZ,/,, EDITOB. Beten for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad rertlseraents, per square, one Inser tion, f 1.00; each subsequent insertion, 00 cents. iralredsotlon made for large Ad vertisements. W.W.BAIil., Proprietor. LAURENS, S. C, Nov. 17, 1890. ^ - Common Sense* South Carolina during tho revolu tion aided tho patriot cause notably by the wealth of her princely sea sido merchants?more than by hor armies In tho flold. Aftor tho fall of Charles >n early in tho struggle, littlo aid be rendered tho armies of Wash in oxcept by the sporadic bands of ion and Sumter in tho swamps.? tero was no lack of will and spirit; but in physical resources and in popu lation sho was woak and fooblo com L^parcd to her olstors, Virginia and |HMa??chusott8. Mut from tho formation |j of tho Govornmonfc her statesmen took high rank in the councils of tho na tion. Pinokney was tho best debater in Congress and ono of tho ablest statesmen in the timo of Washington. Lator, Calhoun and Hayne wore the peers of Webster, Clay, Crawford, Caso and Bon ton. Thero were others very able men who would havo rankod M giants in ordinary times and except ! side by side with the mighty mon who were their colleagues and compatriots. After Galhounand MoDuffle and until tho war period Orr and Hammond by great ability maintained tho reputa tion of the State for intellectual hon ors and statesmanship. But politics and statesmanship wore too much a vocation among tho able and ambitious men of the State. Calhoun, Hayne, MaoDufAe and their caroors beoamo the inspiration of tho young mon.? Hardly a man of clover parts in any portion of the State could bo found who was not wild to go to Congross and do the legislation for the whole coun try. In the meanwhile New England talent and the ability of the middle States were employed in tho dovolope ment of wealth and tho material re sources of tho country. From tho Po tomac to the Mississippi, South, the country was washed into gullies, while Randolph, the Masons, Macon and Calhoun were refining upon tho tariff. The war came on and money and menjbeat thoir doscondonts. With the stern losson of tho war and its disastrous results tho trend at the South Is still towards political aspire tlons and office seeking. Our young men should be inspired to be ambi tious to build railways, factories, canals and to open mines. We need more of Joe Browns in the South. ? Thore is method, oven if madness, in V Morgan's scheme to build a Central Amorloan oanal with government money. It has a business look. Look how we aro now stranded. Tlllman Is a man of decided parts. He has con verted the whole State Into a great army of statesmen and arguers.? About nlnoi<y thousand of us are ox pert talkers on finance aud related subjects. Every mothers' son of us knows Coin by heart. But even Till man is now condemned for four years _^.to sU^aewn-Tru+stty^^ who made business thoir business, (In stead of politics) run the government. Sven Cleveland is retired boyond the ? reach of the pitchfork. E'oqouce, "the applause of listening senates to com mand," "tho ways of ambition," aro all If {Very well, but thoy should not absorb ?? the soul of a poople. Let the young 8 men of the State be inspirod by the lives of suoh men as Clinton, of New York, and Morse, and tho Wizard Edison. If the useful arts, applied science, and commerce make the country rich : .and prosperous there will be manhood - .and eloquenco to defend these acquisi tions. Confusion in tho accounts of many liquor dispensaries in the State is bringing the subject of this vast Stato business under general discussion.? There Is great mystery about its work ings and the public eeem to know lit tle about it. The whole subject will be before the coming Legislature. The Governor will probably give the mat ter his earnest attention and be pre pared to enlighten the Legislature.? Then again he may not, as tho thing has proportions and windings like the ancient Labyrinth and the task of go ing, in and finding a way out may prove altogether impracticable. The people of the State are growing tlrod of read ing of so many ' shortages." Tho policy of the State being in a business tending so much to corruption should havo grave and dispassionate consideration. It ought not to be a political question?a party question. A common sense business view should be taken of the matter. It is believed that the accounts of the State with the dispensary are so Involved that they ~-~?3an nevor be straightened. A very rloh lady of California, vis iting in London Town, with hor hus band, in her rounds of shopping, stole everything she could lay her delicate fingers upon. She and her husband were arrested and indicted for larceny. The ploa was set up t hat the fine lady was afflicted with Kleptomania, an American disease for stealing among rloh women. Distinguished counsel ad vised that thero was no such disease in old fashioned England and she pleaded guilty to larceny and was sentenced to three months without hard labor.? Our Minister, Bayard, appealed to the Government for clemenoy and the lady has been pardoned. We have set all this down simply to Bay that Bayard has made a jack of himself. Tho idea of making an international affair of a common ease o! shop lifting! If the woman bai been somo poor body she now be In the work house. her. tor of flcceptanco u The present Congress convenos on the 1st Monday In December. There will be no important, but only per functory legislation, and on the 4th of March the present Congress expires by its own limitation. Cloveland goes out and McKinley 1? sworn in. New Senators will be sworn in on that day, and the Senate will sit for a week to confirm the new Cabinet and possibly a few foreign appointments. The new Congress assembles in regular session December, 1897, but thero is already talk of an extra session. This may be or may not bo and probably will not bo as McKinley and his party will likely go slow until they are firmly set in the saddle. Thero is a mighty boom North, East and West in revivals in overy de partment of buslnos. Thousands of thousands of wheels are going round and thousands upon thousands of men are called into employment. Gold ie emerging into tho sunlight from tho dark holes and corners where it has lain hidden and is finding its way into tho banks and circulation. Whether the revival Is genuine?whether the industries will maintain their activity ?whothor tho country is prepared to pay for and consumo the out-put of tho groat ronewed life romains to bo seen, and it will take some timo to dovolope. The Columbia Evoning Nows and tho Hampton Guardian are very much concerned about Gen. Hampton's ox pressed financial vlows. Thoy forget ibout the eoven or eight millions that tvero of Hampton's opinion. Thero was once a dude who was particular as .o tho polish of his boots?but when he itruck a muddy town liko Laurons and ?ot up to his waist in slush he forgot ibout the blacking on his french calf ikin8. * * ? Tho United States and Groat Britain iavo agreed upon tho principles upon vhich too Vonozuolan dispute will bo tettled. All partlos aro pleased. Th?_ Monroe Doctrine is maintained, and al io the honor and dignity of hor Majes ty's Government. It Is sad for tho ringoos and all that groat crowd who vant to fight and twist tho tail of tho saroerlng John Bull. ?% It Is a weak thing for tho Professors if our Stato Institutions to be hauling leven or eight hundred pupils to tho State Fair to see abnormal cabbages, Pekin Ducks, and an aggravated ag grandisement of Chrysanth em urns.? The boys and girls should be kept at their studies. * Shrewd business men have suc ceeded in advertising themselves well by offering to employ Bryan at a Balary On a par with the Life Insurance. Presidential magnates or groat rail road Hidalgos. ?*+ To suggest that politicians in Co lumbia during last wcok wcro as thick as blackberries in June woro but to give a faint notion of the situation. Wo forbear. ?*? Geu. Evans is tho best man for Sen ator from Goorgia?a very good reason for his not being elected. Tho Survi val of tbo littest is by no means es tablished doctrine. Senator TIHman was at the Stato Pair and announcecLfchat his pitchfork was still in good worTHnf-OWiW -ttP.u neoded no repairs. It is an old joko that "Boards are Screens," but the Stato Board of Con trol seems to bo an aggravated form of the complaint. 1 DANGEROUS % f? but not more so than the quickly f? 9 advancing diseases caused by 9 f? bad blood I More people die f? $ from failure to take simple 9 ft healthful precautions than from fs 9 lawless people. The first sign 9 JC may be a weak, tired feeling, 9 lack ot energy, dizziness or 9 f? headache. DON'T neglect that jf 9 sign I It's easier to prevent than 9 fS cure. Get at once f? 2 Da. CLARK JOHNSON'S ? I INDIAN I % BLOOD I SYRUP I E It's the best blood remedy. It's a ? a cure, not for a day or a week, but J ?2 a ptrmautnt cure, prompt and ? J sure. Over ao,000,000 bottles J t sold. 5 ? 30c. per bottle; all druggists. i J. R. MINTER Sr. SON'S LOCALS. Extending thanks to onr many friends and customers for patronage, we now of fer to the public a largo and well-select id stock of clothing, shoes and hats.? Many of thorn home directly from the factory, and can and will be soM as low as any goods of same quality in Soulh Carolina. J. R. Mintkk Sc Son. We don', deal in shoddy shoes. All our shoes aro solid leather. See our stock before baying. *R. Minier & Son. We coll tho King and Jefferson Hats. Don't fall to secure one. J. R. Mlnter Sc Son. We have a large lot in rsar oi store, bnilt at considerable expense, which Is free to onr patrons and friends. J. R. Mlnter St Son. We have just received a fine lot 01 hand made shoes for gents and ladies. ! We invite a earful Inspection of same. J. R. Minlor Sc Son. I Messrs. Taylor and Knight aro wit us and wilt be glad to seo their friend More Medicinal value la a bottle of Hood's Sars* parllU than in any other preparation. More "kul U required, more care taken, more expense incurred In Its manufacture. It costs the proprietor and tho dealer More hut it costs tho consumer leu, as be gets more doses for his money. More curative power Is secured by Its peculiar combination, proportion and process, which makes it peculiar to Itself. More people are employed and more space oc cupied In Its Laboratory than any other. More wondefful eures effected and more tes timonials received than by any other. More sales and more increase year by year are reported by druggists. More people are taking Hood's Sarsaparilla today than any other, and more are taking it today than ever before. More and still mobk reasons might be given why you should take Hood's Sarsaparilla The One True Blood Purifier, fl; six for S5. IlOOC! S FlllS Blck Headache. 26cents. List of Letters Remaining in tho Post Cfflco at Lau rons, S. C, unclaimed, for tho week ending Nov. 16, 1896. A?Anderson, E E. B?Bullard, D S; Brand, L M; Balen tlno, George. D?Dillard, Miss Laura. F-Farloy, L E. G?Gincs, Miss Gonoy, or Glnveys, Miss Genia; Garrott, S M; Goodman, Miss Kininie. H?Hunter, H H. K?Killingsworth, W; Kennedy, J S; King, H. L~Liggon, Jesso: Linch, Tom. M?Mo8ly, Miss Mamie; MoBlintock, McCov, Miss Dora. K?Smith, Robert. T?Thompson, Miss Mollio. W?Warton, J L; Williame, Ed; Wil liams, John; Woming, Miss Corilla; Wilson, Calvin?2; Williams, Jane. FOR, THE WEEK ENDING NOV. 9. B?Brown, Mrs Francis G. D? Davis,N Wilson; Dunlap, Auster; Davis, John; Durham, John A; Davis, David. G?Gibson, Ed T; Groor, J D; Gar rett, Harner. IT?Hunter, G S. J?Johnson, M. L?Lacviugton, Ben. M?Mills, Q V; Murphy, John Y. P--Pitts, Wado. R?Kodgors, Viola. T?Thomas, W A. . U?Urwin, G W. W?Woraman, Miss Martha; Waplin, Miss H; Waters, Miss Meley; Williams, Daniel. Persons calling for any of above let ters will pleaso say, "Tbev are adver tised." T. B. Ccbws, P. M. IfTosla should hello to Mnrs, his first question would be: "Have you b-en to S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. Tliey Pay the freight. Prevent sickness and save doc tor's bills at this season by keeping your blood rich and pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla. State of South Carolina, Laurens County. By virtue of a chattel mortgage executed to J. Rowland Willis on the 6th day of April, 1890, duo on l?th day ol October, 1896, register ed in tho office of Register of Menao Conveyance for Laurens County, S. C, on the 29th day of July, 1896, in Vol. "N? page 489, I will soil at Almii, Liuiroiifc County, S. C, on the 231 day of November, inst., du ring tho legal hours of sale, to the highest l)i<l(lQL;-jiUJU)}rfe Stock of gOO/'s consisting of general mer shandise, which are kept and being kept by b\ D. Bolt at Alma, 8. C, jonsisting of groceries, dry goods, hardware, notions and furniture, He.; alBo, a lot of notes, liens mort gages, accounts, etc., belonging to mid F. D. Bolt, and to bo sold to mtisfy mortgiigo debt as described ibove. Terras of salo cash. Geo. S. McCravy, Ag't for J. Rowland Willis. Nov. 16, 1896. GROVES TA5TELESS CHI LL TONIC 18 JU8TAS GOOD FOR ADULTS. WARRANTED. PRICE BO cts. GAf.ATIA, Iii B., NOT. 10,1803. Paris Modiolno Co., tit. I<oulg, Mo. Oontlcmen:?Wo sold last yonr, COO bottlos of OUOVK'8 TAHTKMCHS CHILI. TONIC and havo bought thrco RroAS alroady this year. In nil our ex* perlenco of 11 years, in tho drop business, have no vor sold nn nrtlclo tliatgnvo mich universal oatl* toOUOO M your Tonic. Yours truly, Abnfy, CAnn & Co Sold no euro no pay, by Hill & Martin, B. F. Posoy and Laurens Drug Co, DR. W. H. BALL. DBNTI3T, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL DANK, LAURENS Or?ioH DATS?Monday and Tuesdays. Hood's ting 'aver rapidly. HjNNjkNi u B men ami travel- IJn 1 Im rjr them hi vest JL\ ? I I Jfc I<i/IIm ?tri ?I.om ~ ? ? ? ^Ni Are gaining favor rapidly, lluslnon lers ear ponk?t*, ladles carry them in purses, housekecp#re keep thorn In med.'cln* ?tri?, friend* rocc-turaenU th*m to frlcrni?. V \ SATISFIED CUSTOMERS are our boBt advertisements. Therefore, if for no other reason, we would still try to give tho perfect satisfaction which we do. We try to make every man so happy that ne will immediately tell all kisjfrlends of U9. We do this" by sell ing the bust clothing ever made on this earth, at prices which are honest. We don't mind proving this statement at any time. DAVIS Sc ROPER. * * w m W NOTICE Of Settlement and Application /or Final Discharge. Take notice that on the 17th day of Dec. 1896, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Executrix of the estate of Hen ry Thompson, deceased, in the of lice of Judge of Probate, for Lumens county at 11 o'clock A. M., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Executrix. All persons having demands against said estate will please pre sent them or. .or before that day proven and authenticated, or be for ever barred. ISABELLA THOMPSON, Executrix. Nov. 16, i8c;6.-4t NOTICE Of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. Take notice that on the 23d day of November, 1896, wo will render a final account of our acts and do ings as Executors of the estate of George Blakeley, dec'd, in the office of Judge of Probate for Lau rens county at 11 o'clock A. M., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from our trust as such Executors. All persons havmg demands against said estate will please pre sent them on or before that day proven and authenticated, or be for ever barred. JNO. T. BLAKELEY, J. WILSON BLAKELEY, Executors. Oct. 12, 1896?4t. Thi? is a reply often given to a question asked by \is daily, but the keen expression of the eye i.3 suggestive that you have just dropped in to settle a dispute to recon cile your ideas with the strength of your pocketbook in the selection of Everything can be amicably settled at W. G. Wilsoi) & Co. Zaurens, S. C, Oct. 26th, 1896. NEW FIRM! NEW STORE! NEW GOODS Arriving Daily and Will be sold at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES for SPOT CASH. J. R. Mintkr & Son. WOMAN'S 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 he indulges. The daughter asks lather, or guardian, to buy an Instrument to enable her to cultivate that beautiful talent, music. Does any sane man not rclize 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 Mich liberal terms and prices are available. My prices are right, terms easy, 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. < $14.88 For an Oak Suit Furniture with Large German Bevel Glass, Hand Carved (not Band sawed carving) DELIVERED FREE TO YOUR DEPOT ?FOR" 11 Days Opiy -AT S.U. &E.H.W?kes & CO. FULL KEYBOARD, With 84 Letters and Characters. Price $35. Weight 6 lbs "You throw money away If von pay more than $3c> for n typowriter. Years of sorvicos has provod tho "Blick" to bo su perior to any $100 machine. Soud for a sample of tho work and compare. Equal to any of the H igh Prioed Machinos in Capacity and quality and work, and Ex cels them nil in Convenience Catalogue and samples of work sent freo on appli cation. K. M. TURNER, General Southern Agent, - 41 N. Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga. 9143 E, Main St. Richmond, Va. Shields' Mats. 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 shows our 63 cents "Gents Tourist" on the latest block, up-to-date. Get our prices on Hats and we will sell you your Hats. Just received some matchless Bargains in Furniture, Stoves, Tin, 11 lass and Crockery Ware, Sewing Machines, Pictures. in Hosiery Hats, Caps, Shoe, and Clothing, Umbrellas, l?g Job in H and Notions, Stationery, Watches, Jewelry, Trunks, Valises, Etc. Look and Live! Dollars and Cents in your pocket and sense in your head. Thanks for past favors and solicit your future patronage. Yours for Favors, Laurens, S. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Etc.