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<f &<Avev{i$er ?absorlptlon price 12 Months, f.DO PA YABIjE IN ADVANCE. W. W. BALL. EDITOR. U 1 ? ?? -? -? ? -? * ? = R?tos for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad rertlHcirmntH, por square, one Inser tion, 11.00; each subsequent lnsortion, 50 cents. Liberal reduction uiado for large Ad vertlsomonts. W. W. BALL, Proprietor. LAURENS, S. 0., Fob. 23, 1807. OUR SOLONS. At last, at last, tho main buslnoss for which the Legislature was Invented has been reached?to mako appropria tions- This will bo readily appre ciated; tho poor old State has to live and sho lives by nutrlmont?the taxos. Sho has many mouths, tbo public schools, tho deaf and blind, the groat hospital for tho unfortunate Insane, that covers acres upon acres, and Is filled with unfortunates, the Gov ernor and Judges, and Sollet ltors, who look after tbo rascals, tho hundred and Bcvonty Legis lators with $4.00 per day and mileago, tho colleges for boys and girls, tho Professors, and a hundred Incldonts, . all, all havo to be paid and kept firmly on their pegs without tottering. This it is to be civilized and keep up with what thoy call tho procession. Rut to dotulls. The cigarctto bill has boon killed. Many of our poor farmers over In tbo eastern part of the State are raising tobacco, and their interest should not bo legislated against. Bcsldos, wo must glvo up sumptuary laws or give up calling our 8olves Domocrats. That torm?demo crat?wo tear, Is made to cover a mul titude of sins. There will bo no Dls ponsary legislation at this session.? Things, in this regard, will remain statu quo?good onough. Tho dispen sary and the interstate commorco ar tlclo will remain In competition. Gov ernor EUorbc sent a message calling attention to an act which requires pub lic scaloa to bo kopt In the Clerks of fico, which ba9 boon disregarded.? This shows that tbo Governor under stands what ho Is thero for and prom ises well for tho farmer Governor. A groat fight was made upon the Stato Collogos, o3pooially upon the South Carolina College. This was the most absurd of all tbo fights?It Is purely a Stato Institution?in which the poor est taxpayers havo an ownership?It Is tho people's Institution, if wo havo any. It la a College, supported out and out by tho peoples money. Tho strug gle turned upon a poor boy or girl get ting free tuition?a matter of $10.00 per annum. Glvo tho poor boy a chance for a higher education, and do not fasten him down to tho pickings of an old fiold school. There Is always a small coterie to fight tho Stato Col lego and largely on denominational grounds. It ought to bo remembered ? and novor bo forgotton, that this Col lego graduated McDiiffio and Preston, O'Neal and Wardlaw and Plnekncy. It ought not to be forgotten that White ford Smith, the great Methodist ora tor and preacher, Thorn well and Palmer of tho Presbyterian church, and that noble gentleman and Chris tian, James Carlisle, of WolTord, camo from this College of tho people. Tho Citadel got $20,000, Winthrop, the Girls Collcgo $25,000, and the South Carolina Collogo, $21,000. Clemson gets tho privilege tax and the govern mont appropriations and the farmer boys are all right. We noto with pride that tho Laurons dologatlon stood up like men for broad liberal principles, maintaining tho character of tho county for a hundred years.? Attorney's co9ts havo been agreed to bo restored and tho Bill will likely pass. This will do away with the present practice of putting into a note tho clause to pay 10 per cent, addi ? tlonal If It is collected by suit?a great hardship on tho borrower and amount ing to ten or Ii f ty times tho old costs bill Tho Stute tax will be 5 mills and a 3 mills school tax. Our county tax will be 21 and tbo railroad tax 3* additional. So, our lovy Is about as usual. Tbo Bill to repoal tho antl-frec pass bill which had squco/.ed through the IIouso got Its quietus in tho Senate. Wallace, of Laurens voted squarely against tho bribery dodgo. In the dobato somo one said a Judge had bought a 1,000 milo ticket for a dime?but tho namo of tho Justice did not transpire. (His namo should go into tho almanac.) It Is law now to authorize tho Sheriff to purchase and keep b'.ood hounds (Now listen for McCravy's horn, if you ploaso.) A 9tringont act has been rati fied against carrying concealed wea pons. Prom this time forward the warlike Inclined will havo to carry a winchostcr or breach loador In the open. Tbo salary of the Supervisor of Lau rona has been fixed at $000. Tho Board of county commissioners of this county aro authorized to employ a clerk at a maximum salary of $100 On Thursday tho entiro shebang . from tho Governor down, of all the de partments, tho Sonate, tho Representa tives, tho officials, tho pages, their wives, their children, their "uncles, their cousins and their aunts," and the entiro population of Columbia, the suburbs and all tho country rounda bout, took advantago of tho froo ride to old Charleston and when thero went down to the sea In ships to see the mighty licet of Uncle Sam just outside tho bar, Thoy had a glorious greeting from the good citizens of the old town, and on board had a monster froo lunch, with claret p?nch, rum, X X X, and a nameless catalogue of lovely liquids answoring not to the description of Harris Lithia nor any other Lithia. While tho good passengers rode tho waves Bacchus was atloat abovo to give that courago that bids dolianco to Kol us and Noptune and all tho winds that these mighty rulers can *ot ago ing It wafc an all round tlrst class out ing. We hush up on tho free pass is sue. The Houso has agreed to adjourn on next Saturday, the 27th. Yesterday, being the anniversary of Washington's birthday, was a ; legal holiday and it would have bAen sacrlliglous to work on such a day?even to pull an ox out of the mire. So It is doubtful If adjournment will be had on Satur day. Wo havo livod upon a levy on the State's assessment, of one hundred and sovonty millions and the phoB phato royalty for the last twenty years. Hut now wo nocd much more money. Wo want dainty disbc3, claw hammor coats, oporatle music, high kicking, bon-bons, diamond?back torrapln and other delicacies. A Bill Is introduced (snd will occupy this week and may-bo more) to tax In comes and impose licenses on all business and avocations. Wo glvo sam ples as follows: a license to bo paid on clrcusses, and Pullman cars of $500; every avocation then from banker to to butcher Is required to pay a license; all corporations, rail roads, banks and Insuranco companies, then, unincor porated business, as morchants, hotels, cotton glnners and tho like, Tho book agent Is grabbed and his license is lixed at-The lightning rod fellow and tho sowing machine man, and the clock man, and tho venders of stoves, are duly honored; the canvassing clock man, must hold a receipt for $100.00; barbers chairs get off light at 50 cents: and tho b'oody butcher at $1.00.? (How chanticleer will crow and the razor back pig curl his tail and squoal with joy.) Hero you aro poanut dealers (with stand on street $1.00); milk shakos and Ico cream sa loons, $2 00; alas, the swoot girls); and so forth. The bill will excite gt'eat In terest and will probably not pass. It Is well, howovor, that tho Bill has been introduced. It will direct the atten tion of our pooplo to the study of the principles of taxation. One foaturo of the bill is to tax Incomes in oxcess of $2,500. This will catch tho olevon Judges and tho Governor, and thon everything ol80 will dodgo. In France, If you or der n dinner at a restaurant, you can got tho bill of particulars, as one slico bacon, ono potato, one egg, pinch of salt, one shako of tho pepper box, one toothpick. Tho boys will bo wolcomo home. * * * And now they say that Cleveland will study Theology, if tho soon-to-bc agaln cx-Presldont should give up his gun thon comes tho jubilee of the ducks. And many of the socallcd democrats will loso occasion to quack. "Hrothcr Parrot!." At Clinton, a tall, ?darlc, Intel? luctual looking gentleman ap >roached us with a kindly smile ind introduced himself as the Rev. Mr. Parrott. We knew not what :hurch he was of, but at a glance, we saw in his face and smile and manner that he was a man you might call Brother." So. invol untarily and intuitively we r.d dresscd him as "Brother." It was the pastor of the Baptist church of Clinton. And our intuition had not misled us. He was a man to tie to and call Brother. And in the assembled Convention, a little later on, when he delivered Clinton's welcome to that body and to all visitors, we found out that "Broth er'' Parrott's head was as lich in lore as his hearts is in love. So it 'Brother Parrott" now. And one of these days, John Lake and the Chronicle are going to pull "Brother Parrott" down to Edge field and show him what Edge field can do for those whom she loves.?J. T. Bacon in Edgeileld Chronicle. % DANGEROUS IF but not more so than the quickly * advancing diseases caused by had blood I More people die from failure to take simple healthful precautions than from lawless people. The first sign F may be a weak, tired feeling, 9 lack of energy, dizziness or headache. DON'T neglect that sign 1 It's easier to prevent than cure. Get at once Dr. CLARK JOHNSON'S INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP ? It's the best blood remedy. It's a cure, not for a day or a week, but a ptrmantnt cure, prompt and sure. Over ao,000,000 bottles sold. ? 50c. per bottle; all druggists. <| YOUNG MEN'S TICKET. For Mayor: P. B. CONNOR. -XX For Wardens: C. H. -Roper, Ii. E. Gray, l. s. Fuller, B. A. Sullivan, P. P. MoGowan, C. B Bono. PEOPLE'S TICKET. I'ou mayor : aldermen: C. B. Hobo, J.O.C. Fleming, D. E, Barnett, H. E. Gray, F.P.McGowan, B, A. Sullivan. CITIZEN'S TICKET aldermen: L. S. Fuller, J. S. Ben not, C. B. Bobo, C. H. Roper. H. E. Gray, J.W.I lendcrson. for aldermen! C. W. Tune, F.P.McGowan, C. B. Bobo, J.O.C.Fleming, A. Huff, T. E. Todd, Cures Prove-tho merit of Hood's Sarsaparllla ? posi tive, perfect, permanent Cures. Cures of scrofula In severest forms, like goitre, swelled neck, running sores, hip disease, sores lu the eyes. Cures o( Salt Bheum, with its Intense Itching and huruhiK. scald bead, tetter, etc. Cures Ol Holls, Pimples and all other erup tions due to Impure blood. Oures <>( Dyspepsia and other troubles where a Kood Btomaob tonic was needed. Cures of Bheumatlsro.waere patients were un able to work or walk for weeks. Cures of Catarrh by expelling the Impuritic" which cause and sustain tho disease. Cures ?f Nervousness by properly tonlngaud feeding the nerves upon pure blood. Cures "1 That Tired Peeling by restoring strength. .Send for book of cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla To 0. I. Hood Bt Co., Proprietors, Lowell, Mass. . . aro tho best after-dinner IlOOll S PlllS pills, aid digestion. 25c. Clinton. To say that Clinton, S. C, is alive?on her feet?in the fore front of the procession will not half j express it. Clinton is not only one of the most enterprising and pro gressive, but also one of the most beautiful towns in our State. And withal, Clinton is learned, refined, polished, hospitable, godly. We are deeply, distinctly undisguiscdly in love with Clinton. As a dele gate to the annual Convention of the Young Mens' Christian As sociations of South Carolina, last week, wc saw and knew Clinton five days. And Clinton has con quered us?captured our heart? our love.?J. T. Bacon, in Edge field Chronicle. NOTICE ?OF? ELECTION. IN OBEDIENCE to the provis ions of the Charter of tho city of Laurens, an election is hereby or dered to be held lu said city, on Tuesday the Oth day of March, 1897, ut the city Council Chambers, for the purpose of electing a Mayer and six Aldermen, who are to hold office for two years from the Mon day following such election, until their successors shall have been elected und qualified. The polls to be opened at 0 o\ m. and close at ft p. in. No person will be allowed to vote unless he presents to the managers of elec tion a certificate of registration. NOTICE ib hereby given that L. O. Balle having been appointed Supervisor of Registration, all par ties desiring to vote must register with him before 12 o'clock, merid ian on the 27th of February, 1897. The qualifications for a voler is (hat he shall have resided two years in tho Btate, one year in tho county and four months in the town, and also to possess a regu lar .State election certificate as evi dence of his being a qualified elec tor. Messrs John Greer, W. II. Franks and W. II. Carrolt are hereby ap pointed Managers of Election. N. B. DIAL, Mayor. E. G. BALLE, Clerk of council. ohr,:e-a.t rush ?AT BIG FIRE SALE 5g5?3 ICONTINUES.il SE2&? pot Cash Soven men busy waiting on tho Customers. Tho greatest opportunity ever offered you to buy Goods CHEAP. Our ontiro Stock of ?D Mj mm rM? ?? W in this Sale?Get Prices at once. See tho lino of 75cts and .$1.00 Pants; Boys' Suits all going. Boxes broken up but good shoos all tho saino at tho biggest Bargains over offered. Now is your time. Just take timo to come and 800 for yourself. You oau afford to buy and keep thorn until you need them. Whole Stock must go at once. Spot Cash. No Goods Charged to anyone, DAVIS & ROPER. LAURENS , S. C, Jan. 21, 1897. TO THE PUBLIC, For the next Thirty Days we will sell at cut prices: Ovcroats, Blankets. Shawls, La probes, Wool Jeans and some Job lots of Shoes. J. R MINTER & SON. OFFICE HOURS! Tim public will find me in (he Sn|-.??r viHor'ri Office every Monday and Satur day. Parties having business with the office can always lind me present on these days. JAS. POWNKY. Feb. 1, 1807?15?3m. DR. W. II. BALL I9KKTIST, OFFICE OVER NATIONAL BANK, LAURENS opnoii dath Monday and Tuesday?. J. J*. PAUK, Attorney at Law. Laurens, - - South Carolina. UW>' Special attention given to tho in vestigatlon of titles and coileetion of claims. Veterinarian. I will make Lnurena my homo horeaftor, und can be found at Chil dress' Stables, where I will bo pleas ed to servo the public in my capa city as Veterinarian Surgeon. I make specialties of Castrating Ridgling Horses and Old Stallions, removing fungus growths, warts, tumors, etc. M. F. KENELEY. Nov. 9, 1890-tf Petition for Homestead. Notice is hereby glvon that Caroline Meadows has applied to me by potc tion for a homestead in the personal effects of Whitmore Meadows, de ceased. John F. Bolt, c. c. o. 1'. l c. MONEY TO LOAN On improved farms in Laurons Coun ty at seven (7) por cent, intorost. Long time. Reasonable terms. Simpson & Barkbdale, Jan . 4, 1807?3m. Attorneys. NOTICE. All persons having accounts4 with us will call and settle same< |at our office over J. R. Minter &J Son's store. Yours truly, L. E. BURNS & CO., Lnurens, S. C.i All Liquors bottled under the Dispensary "Red, White and Blue" label an; distilled and guaranteed by us. We have been selling to the South for FORTY YEARS and we know what you want. Ask your Dispensary for " Red, White and Blue" label liquor and insist on getting it. FRIUHKRG & WORKUM, Distillers, Lynchbukg, O. Petkrsburoh, Ky. Cincinnati, O $14.88 (Ohl Price $21.00) For an Oak Suit Furniture with Large German Bevel Glass, Hand Carved (not Hand sawed carving) DELIVERED FREE AT YOUR DEPOT 9 Days Ooiy SUNNY SOUTH STOVE. S.M. &E.H.Wilkes & CO. Frieght Paid. Laurens, S. C, Jan. 25th, 1897 House Furnishers. ^-?^.MONEY IN<g52?-^. THE MISSING WORD. ?? K arc pleased to make an entirely new offer to our subscribers, in which every one may have a chance to name the missing word in this sentence : I W 11 SUPPLY AND DEMAND ARE AS INTIMATELY ' AS CAUSE AND EFFECT*" It is quoted from a prominent writer upon economic subjects. In making your guess it is not necessary to write out the full sentence?simply write: ?? 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