Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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laooorlption Prto*?18 <eutb?, f 1.00 PAYABliK IN ADVAKCK. 1K. IT. 2MJT/?. EDITOR. ites tot Advertising. -Ordinary Ad vertisements, per square, one Inser ion, 91.00; ?ach subsequent insertion, 0 CHij tri. Liberal reduotion made for large Ad vertisements. W.W.B ALL, Pronriolor. LAURENS, 8. C, Dec. 15, 1890. Letter from Charleston. Charleston, S. O.,) Dee. 8th, 1890. \ Dbah Advkrtiskr: They say: "A llttlo folly now and thou" is relished by the "wisest men." So a little diver sion from common-place and over lasting politics will not ofTond tho good nso and good tasto of tho readers of ns Advertiser. Let Olc 'and and lllman and McKinley alouo for tho [moment. Wo arc down in Charleston [to see our boy, to attend the annual mmunlcation of tho Grand Lodgo of asons, and to havo a "day off" from he tread-mill exletonco of a country is 'really advantageous to got out Sh home now and then and to sec Hu catch the brisk and crisp move _jfnta of the rest of tho world. It will enlarge tho viow and lesson our self mportanco and we will come home like tho boy who went to mill and when he got homo safe, exclaimed if the world was as big all around as the way ho travelled it was indeed a whop per. The Grand Lodgo of Masons moots here annually in Dccembor, oaoh B Lodge In tho Stato having ono or more ropresontatives and conslts usually of about two hundred and fifty brethren ~ablo and most substantial citizens. Here, in Masonic parlance, is situated e "Grand East" and here tho Grand go -owns a handsome Temple on King Street, whore the body holds Its Sessions. But it is not my purpose to discourse about Masonry. It Is sufficient to say that every nook and corner-in the State are represented in theso an nual assemblies. Tho Masons claim that they are tho oldest Institution In the world and date themsolvcs back to tho beaut if ul temple erected at Jerusalem by that groat and splondid Princo, King Solomon, and they claim him for thoir first Grand Master. Whether this be Well or ill founded undobutodly It Is the oldest society in tho world, tho most extensive and unlvorsally immi tated by tho secret conclaves through Out the land. Representative J. R. Smith, B. L. Henderson, Lafayotto Gray, L. G. Balle, Dr. Wofford and Dr. Robert Culbertson arc hero re presenting L aureus. To-day the hospitalities of the city were extonded the body by Mayor Smytho on tho be half of tho city authorities and to-mor row an excursion around the beautiful harbor is tendered the order by tho city Lodges. The antiquity of the city makes it unique in South Caro lina. Wo are domiciled close on to the "battlements of tho battery," a phrase classic In South Carolina ;;from the Hps of a now prominent office holder in tho State and usod in ono of the oampalgns about six years ago.? It is very beautiful. Not far up Meet ing Street, Broad Street, tho Wall Street of the old city, Intersects It and thoro you find the City Hall, the now [Public Building, tho Court House, and old St. Michael. This church belongs to the continental epoch, Is very beau tiful and you can't tell wherefore, but you still look and still look at it and IMOk delighted. Tho pleasure lies no doubt in Its just proportions. It has historic interest, its chimes wore pre sented by ono of the Kings of England, the steeple was tho target of the Federal guns during the great Invest ment in tho civil war, just as it is the target of all oyos in theso piping Ulmes of poaco. Charleston, 8. 0., I Dec. 9th, 1896. S In my lettor of yesterday I alluded to ohurches and public buildings.? Thoro are many beautiful churches in his old city?a distinctive feature but this characterises all cities, tasto and display In religious edifices, pioneering all civilizations. In this pity they as a rule wear an anolont look and thorofore are tho moro beautiful and interesting. Within ast few years following the groat th quake a Post Ofiico Government tiding has been completed on the rner of Broad and Meeting Streets Of considerable pretension. Archi tecturally it cannot be called a failure and in fact adds greatly to tho at tractions of the city. At tho sarao time, It is to bo observed that it has strikingly the ear marks of a Fodoral building?cannot bo mistaken, and looks as if it had boon moved down from Washington, whoro all tho pub lic buildings havo tho same earmarks I and the observer will conclude that the same author inspired all the creations. Tho Wblto House and Capital at Washington aro possible exceptions, both belonging to tho first and second quarters of this century.? But this new country is not a land of ^Jteswil-fuL-creations and we may not look for taste and high art whoro tho utilitarian spirit has cornorcd the very soul of the ago. When the Cot ton Mill and the cotton seed mill or tho grain elevator are going up tho laws of harmony and proportion are not expected to be regarded. If tho tlmo should come that the luxuries of art in architecture, painting, and statuary should be manifested in this country we may look following hard upon their advent for tho ideas of imperialism In government and decrepitude in re publican principles and . practices.? The tlmo has not come yet and will be postponed for a period although at tho approaching Hannah ceremonial when McKinley is to be sworn in we may look for something like tho gorgoous orgioa that characterised the ovation at Paria given upon the occasion of tho visit of tho young Zar to that great city of taste. .There Is some sign as well as hopo of Industrial get-up in this town and all the State will be rejoiced to see it.? By the way, there is tome advantage V -v to a country man coming to the city. The City man on the street moves right at a double quick pace compared to the pace of An up-country villager, his very walk indicating business. You can tell a backwoodsman a quarter of a mile by his paco and movement, and an air of having a whole week to per form a half-milo journey. It is energy ??inspiring to seo those eity follows dance along the streets. Our Mayor occasionally honors this city by his presence, and for a weok following his roturn his friends can't find a minute of leisure from urgent cat's. To tho eadcrs of The Advertiser however wo desire to bring home somo whole some reflections. We are all com plalners, and we ohronically endure what we call hard times. A run of more than two hundred milos through the center of tho State and observa tion all along the lino convinces me that aboyjo tho mlddlo lino of South Carolina, running North and South is the section of aotlvity and develop ment. Again Laurens is in the great section of development and future quick growth and prosperity. York, Spartanburg, Union, Nowborry, Lau rens, Greenwood, Abbeville, Ander son, Piokons, Oconoe, and Greonvillo form a clrole of grand communities, blessed in soil, cllmato, water and other natural resources that will in tho near futuro mako up a forward sec tion of this great country. One word bofore closing. On returning home the writer will assume the privilege of his old leisurely characteristic pace along our streets owing to tho lavish hospitalities ho has received in this city of hospitable souls. With vol umes of delightful objects situate horc to inspire, Ponce Do Loon's spring is not to be numbered among them and ono may still grow old and remain old notwithstanding tho delightful at moephoro. There has been SOino disposition In tho press of tho 8tato to criticise Char leston and remark upon her lagging behind the procession. This wo can't soo the appropriateness of; sho is ahead of Hampton, although sho has not tho Lieutenant Governor; sho is fairly abreast of Greenville, and oven Lau rons, although sho doos not boast of a United States Senator: and wo aro not quoting Marion as the local oxomplar of progress although that county boaSts of tho Govornor-clect of tho state from whom so much is expected. For tho present tho horso oar of three decades back prevails, tho bicyclo is occasionally spinning, but at a dignified .speed. Electric cars are on the pro gramo to come very soon, but for the present thero is nodangor of being run over in Charleston and tho unwary countryman may perambulate East Bay and Meeting Stroots in safety.? All roads lead to Roino they say; and very truly for Europe. In South Caro lina all roads load to Columbia. Every thing ol8o has centered there for throo decades. Now when Rlchland county assesses her wealth to twelve millions or stretches her tax lists alongside of Spartanburg, it will be a graceful thing for Columbia to twit Cha?*lo8?on, that lifo is too short to waste precious moments on a horse car from tho Char leston Hotel to East Bay Street. a * # Senator Tlllman spoke at Gaffney, on Saturday, the 5th inst. about new counties and in their interest gen erally. But he was Impartial as to tho particular point in dobato. The GafT neyites failed to see which side he was on. Another case of: "It wired in and wired out." The Senator switched off to tho Dis pensary and said it was a good thing if honestly administered. Ho took a hand primary on: "Do you favor the Dispensary honestly administered?" Thoro was a strong show of hands. Thero was disappointment that tho Senator did not urgo the new county. # ? * Thero is somo difficulty in classing the members of tho next Congress? but they go about as follows: FusIoni8t8, populists, republicans, democrats. Tho South Carolina dele gation pose as "democrats," but if any populistlc proposition has ever been propounded which they havo failed to espouse it has escaped the observation of thla wide awake editor. The glorifi cation Tom Watson got on this side tho Savannah made him' a national char acter. A spado should bo called a spado. ? "Thoro bo six Richmonds in tho field. I havo slain five already." And Macco, the Cuban patriot, has boon < slain seven times. It Is to bo hopod that he has as many lives as a cat. i** The Cuban patriots must still fight It out. It Stands To Reason that ao,ooo,ooo bottles of a medicine could not be sold unless it was good, honest, ahd did what was claimed for it. Here are the facts about. On. CLARK JOHNSON'S INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP In 30 years 20,000,000 bottles have been told to cure Blood Diseases, and it must be a CURE. All the sickness in this world is caused by bad blood; Weakness, Loss of ap petite. Dyspepsia, Headaches, Constipation, Liver and Kidney - troubles, Scrofula. Pimples, etc. Attack the foundation of dis ease, cleanse the blood, bring it back to the splendid work inten ded for it by nature. There may be other ways, but the best is by using the tried and true remedy Dr. Clark Johnson's INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP 50c. per bottle t all <kugal?4*>. Merit Is what give* Hood's Banmparllla Its grast popularity, its constantly increasing sales, and enables It to accomplish its wonderful and unequalled cures. The comblnatio. , proportion and process used in preparing Hood's Sarsaparilla are unknown to other medicines, and make Hood's Sarssparllls Peculiar to Itself It eures a wide l.mge of disease* because of its pc wer as a blood pur.'tier. It acts directly and positively upon the blood, and the blood reaches every nook end corner of the h'iman system. Thus nil the nerves, muse lee, bones and tissues l uiiiounJci'the beneflceat influence of Hood's Sarsaparilla The One True Blood Jt'uriiler. Si; six for SB. ?- -rhsai cur0 Mver Ills; easy to flOOd S PHIS take, easy to operate. 260. Yaluabo Land for Sale. The tract of land, known as tho Wright placo at Lisbon, containing 400 Acres, more or loss, well improvod with good dwelling and out houses. Will sell as a whole or in lots to suit purchaser. Enquiro of J. N. Wright or H. Y. Simpson, Laurons, S. O. Nov. 1G, 1896?tf Our stock of staplo dry goods is new and fresh, and markod down so as to attract tho closest buyors. Would quote prices, but to namo a price without sooing tho goods would not amount to anything*, so como and see the quality of goods and got prlcos. J. K. Mintor & Son. Don't Delay, If you desiro to secure a fine Piano or Organ at a big bargain.? For particulars write or call on M. A. Malone, Columbia, ?. C. Veterinarian. I will make Laurcns ray home hereafter,and can bo found at Chil dress' Stablos, where I will be pleas ed to serve tho public in my capa city as Veterinarian Surgeou. I make specialties of Castrating Ridgling Horses and Old Stallions, removing fungtn growths, warts, tumors, etc. Mi P. KEN KLEY. Nov. 9, 1806-tf J. I?. PAUK, Attorney at Law. Laurens, - - South Carolina. tf?T Special attontion given to tho in vestigation of titles and collection of claims. * . Notice. All persons holding claims against tho county must present them to tho county Supervisor on or before the first and second day of January or they will not bo paid at that time. By order of the county Board. It. P. ADAIR, County Supervisor. Do yon want an Organ? Do yon want the best? I represent the finest lino of Organs in America and at fair prices, and on easy terms. For Catalogues and par ticulars address? M. A. Malone, Columbia, S. C. NOTICE Of Settlement and Application Jor 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 office of Judge of Probate, for Laurens 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 on or before that day proven and authenticated, or be for ever barred. ISABELLA THOMPSON, Executrix. Nov. 16, 1896.-41 ?FOR? of all kinds go to Dr.B.F.Fosey's DRUGSTORE and buy for little money, ille also keeps lee by the' jcar load and will sell it to you cheap. A full line Paper, Pens, Ink, Cigars and Tobacco, always on hand. isigiEBisoiaia la DR. W. H. BALL. DENTIST, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL RANK, LAURENS u DiTB?Mond.T and TueMUji. Reduction! RIGHT WILL WIN! Wo havo fully illustrated* tho truth of the above business maxim. From a small beginning six years ago, wo have built up a largo trade uutil our mammoth store is now recognized as ono of tho largest and most attractive in upper Carolina. While we duly appreciate the liboral patronage bestowed upon us by our friends in tho past, we are still anxious that our business should grow and assumo greater proportions. With this object in viow, we will, on January 1st, 1897, associate with us as partners in our business, Messrs. M. L. Roper and S. P. Babb. Of course, this chango will necessitate the taking of a complete and rigid inventory of our immense stock, and in order to reduce tho samo to a minimum within the remaining twenty-?vo days, wo aro determined to inaugurate a cut-rate sale all along tho lino. We will offer big drives on somo some special lots of Shoes and Clothing during this twenty-five days, that will completely knock out all competition. During this sale we will not con sider tho question of LOSS to ourselves, but GAIN to our cus tomers. A Well Dressed Man With well dressod chil dren is a pleasant sight . Tho man who dresses well regardless of any obslaclo has] learned one secret of success. He has learned that monoy I invested in clothing is monoy well invested. Ho has learned that it I pftys-^ Meu who buy here have also \ learned ono secrot of succoss?they ; have learned that thoy will got I more for their money. You want style, fit, wear and warmth in a I overcoat?why pay more than $7.50 i for that. See our locals. for it, when you can got it Men's $7.50 Suits now $5.50 WE ARE THE LEADERS! > GREENE SHOES! SOME BIG DRIVES IN BOYS' AND MISSES' SIZES, 12, 18 AND 1. CALL AND SEE THEM. A FULL LINE OF MEN'S SHOES CHEAP. ALSO LA? DIES' SHOES. IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE THEM. Shirts-Collars Neckties, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, Etc., Etc. A few Odds and Ends in Good Suits worth $10,00 to $.2.50, now $7.5<>. ^ ^ ^ Dressing Well ] Is a soieuoo?it requires lots of lady and thought. It requires a little time and [trouble? looking about?finding the store which oilers the best values. Don't you know somo man who always looks particularly well? Why do you suppose it is? It's because he under stands the art of dressing ?because he appreciates n gooJ clothing store, and buys here year after year. We have spent lots of time, money and brains, in making this store whatsit is. but we have never had cans to regret it. Big Job in Men's Cheap Suits worth $5.00 now $3.98 ! i This is no "Gatcb-perjrjy" Advertisenjerjt, but \ Regular borja-fide cat-rate Sale for DAVIS & ROPER "FAflOUS" Clothing, Hat and Shoe Store. LAU RENS, S. C. To our Many Customers and Friends: Wo sond the eheory news that wo havo now a splendid lino of Clothing from host manufacturers, at prices to suit the times and low price of cotton. Wo have Stouts and Slims Nobby and Plain SUITS Our stock is entirely now and bought at rock-bottom prices and will bo sold as low as any goods in tho Stato of equal merit, our stock of Shoes and Hats Is largo and well selected and como direct from factory, and marked down to moot the views of all. JEFFERSON and KING HATS. Wc sell the We invite both Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine our new HAND MADE SHOES. Prices right. Our stock of DRY GOODS Is new and frosh and markod down at lowest pricos. Favor us with a call and wo will tako pleasure in giving you pricos. Respeotfully, J. R. MINTER & SON. NOTICE ?TO? Tax Payers. Treasurer's Offjcck, ) Laurens C. H., S. C, > Sept. 28th, 1896. ) The Books for the collection of State and County Taxer, for the Fis cal year commencing Novembor ist, 1895, will be open for the col lection of said Taxes from the 15th day of October to the 31st day of December, 1896. The Levy is as fallows: State Tax,.4J Mills. County Tax,_ 4} " Railroad Tax, . . 3$ ?' School Tax,_ 3 " Total,.13j Mills. Special Levy Laurens Graded School,. 4 Mills. Special Levy Waterloo Graded School, .... 3 Mills. Special Levy Cross Hill Graded School, .... 3 Mills. J. D.'MOCK, ? County Treasurer. Sept. ?8, 1896?tf These Ilais arc Guaranteed, and we have the prettiest and most complete line ever shown in the South. Our prices arc right, don't yoi 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 yom Hats. Just received some matchless Bargains in Furniture, Stoves, Tin, C* lass and Crockery Ware, Sewing Machines, Pictures. Hats, Caps, Shoes and Clothing, Umbrellas, Big Job in Hosiery and Notions, Stationery, Watches, Jewelry, Trunks, Valises, Etc. Look and Live 1 Dollars and Cents in your pocket and sense in your head. Thanks for past favors and solicit your future patronage. Yours for Favors, Dry Goods, Notions,!Etc. , Lau ren s , S, C . }