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eubscrlption Price?12 Months, 11.60 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. W. W. BALL. EDITOR. riatos for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad Yor?Homents, por square, ono lusor fclOU, $1.00; ?ach Hiibsvqiumt insertion, 50 ^entH. Liberal reduction mado for laricoAd /ertiH?iueutH. W.W. BALL, Proprietor. LAU BENS, S. Om Nov. 23, L897. The pardon of Buieo und May, State whlskoy constables, convicted of man slaughter by a Spartanburg Jury lnis excited considerable newspaper com ment. This Is not surprising. The law requires of the Governor, in case of a pardon, to render to the General Assembly the ronsjns for the exercise of this pardoning power. It is not sur prising,beoause of late years, the G >V* ernor seems to have forgotten this pro vision of the law, and simultaneous with the exercise of this power, there appears in the great dallies, a state ment of justification intended for tho mighty reading public This neces sarily raises a presumption that an ar gument is wanted to bolster up the Governor. The public with a normal healthy administration would bo con tent to abide the executive determina tion anil sustain tho executive. In the case of Buioe and May until recently there was an appeal pending and the final judgment of the Court had not passed, when the Governor anticipated its determination. It was too hasty and comment Is necessarily the result. It appears further that these consta bles, who slaughtered Sims, of Spar tanburg, wero foreigners to that county, imported into that county, and tho petition upon which His Ex cellency acted was largely based upon tho recommendation of pcoplo "way down" In Alken who had known tho convicts nnd assumed that they must be Innocent. These foreigners could not have known the evidence upon which the verdict of manslaying by twolvo sworn Jurors was based. Again, the petition for pardon was not re ferred us Is customary, (it may bo moro honored In tho breach than in the obsorvanco) to the trial Judge and tho prosecuting Solicitor, and as It is a custom of long observance tho roa 8?n for tho course is left for surmiso.? But tho Governor had his reasons: they woro 8utlleiont for him; and there must bo an end to tho matter. There woro peoplo who shed 'tears over the doad body of Caezar and a oyncloal Casca observed that, they would have dono no loss, If ho had slain their mothers. Tho State is engaged in selling whiskey; the state has made a great battle to have a monopoly of the business; tho State relies upon tho constables to secure that monopoly; tho Stato arms the constables with deadlost weapons to kill; the State also says?"thou Shalt do DO murder" nnd so when the State through its officers does this thing of murder the .State cannot send its Attorney General and Solicitor iuto tho suicidal office of swinging its own agents Any one can see the State's predicament. 'Iho conclusion of the matter must bo that the constables must go free. Nobody can logically blame the Governor, lie must be relieved of the awkwaid pre dicament in which wo have placed him, or we must submit to the manslaying of Sims by tho pardoned convicts, and the shooting down of Tumor by Now bold We have made murder a necessity We must unmake the law which makes it a necessity.? As wo ar.- impressed, Gov. Eilorbe when ho entered upon his administra tion was doubtful of the wlsdo . of the dispensary law, or opposed to tho law. It has given his administration much ?terrible tribulation?short though it has been. It was an experiment from its Incoptlon. Let us retrace our steps. Surely, v*o arc not wiser than all the rest of the Plates to say nothing of mankind, bet the law he rcpen cd; lot tho constitution bo amen led, ad hering to the best features of tho sys tem. A high license, prohibiting open bars a'night, with other restrictions, is tho line of remedy. Prohibit'; n It impracticahio and would require doz ens of pal a spios in every comity. A syetem of spios cannot oxist without a di\islou of the Rpoils and this i-, not do8lrablc. Mon paying high license would break up b lud tigers and all illlcit'trafnc. * * I They now have it, as reliable specu lation that Capt. W. C. McGowan, of Abbeville, Col. O. L. Kohlliupert, of Newberry and Senator Archer, of Spartanhurg, will enter the lists in the next football hustle for the Governor ship. Gov. Bllerbe will likely be there to see-. Threo probable candidates are now mentioned for Judgo of the Charleston olrculttobo filled this winter. Four are discussod In connection with tho Congrosslonal reprrsentatlve: Murphy, Jorvoy, Tonholm and incum bent Elliott. INSTRUCTIONS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS. The scholastic year begins each year July 1st and ends June Both. Teachers please remember that the amount of salary should he written in words in face of certificate. Also, if they send pay certificates to bd collected by others, they should write their names plainly across lace of order. Fill all reports carefully?enroll ment, average attendance, value of building and furniture, etc., and at the end of tho term, when you make your last report, u-nd with it a complete list of all the pupils that have attended the school during the term, giving the names and num ber of days attendance by each.? Have )Our trustees to certify to it as correct. Bring this list with your last report, or Supciiutcpdcnt can not approve said report. The law requires Trustees to send in their annual r port by first of July of each year, (blanks will be furnished) and unless this is done, it is impossible for County Board to make a correct and just apportion ment. L. T. H. 1)AN1 F,L. County Supt. of Education, ERI LOO ALS. Aside fron? the cares and labors attached to tho lifo of a fanner these hard times, 1 will try to re member Thk Advertiser with my compliments, although having been so busy, we haveu't had liioe to get up much for your considera tion. Oharlle Hughes und wife visited rolativea in CJreonvillo and Pick ens last week. Mr. J. B. Jones of this place and Mr. Butler,of Mississippi were s i lting in Greenville county among relatives and friends hut Week.? We Will watch Mr. J. ho may go back soon. Mr. Stark Martin and wife ol Abbeville were visiting In 11? i - community not long since. Mr. M is a jovial good fellow and wo would be glad if he would coin" again. Two of Abbeville's charming young ladies, Miss Rosa Cunning* b un and Mi>s Fannie Martin were visiting in this section not long sinco. Mr W. A. Oheek and wife of Princeton visited Rev. J. A. Hughes last Sunday. Sam Klltiugsworth took Iho run ning start on his neighbors not long since. Not like Cain in every respect, but in one, that is be wont) over into the land of Georgia and got him a wife. Tho farmers are about done gath ering cotton, some are gathering .:orn and some aro sowing wheat and oats. We fanners ought to sow plenty of grain and ruhe hog and hominy ?it home and if cotton continues to be cheap we could live at home Let Her Role. Why take Johnson's Chill 6c Fever Tonic? Because it cures the most stubborn case of Fever in ONE DA Y. Notire to Creditors. Tho creditors of the estate of Rebecca Dial, deceased, are hereby required to establish their claims against said estate at a re ference In this Court at 10 A. M., November 80th 1S07. O. O. Tiiom PSON, j. p. l. 0. October 27th, 1897?41. ScrofulaSores Health Was Groatly Impalrod, But Hood's Sarsaparilla Built ItUp Soros HavoAII Dlsappoarod. ?'1 wub troubled with eruptions on my faco, which appeared liko serofula. My health was so much Impaired that I wa? advised to take Hood's Sursaparllla to build nio up, und I bought six bottles, before I hud taken half of this amount I found that I was Improving. I could rest hotter at night, and felt refreshed In tho morning. 1 gained in flesh und when I bad finished the six bottles tho sores on my faco hud all disappeared." J. B. Bod* \jik, Postmaster, Nashville, No. Carolina. *' After suffering from a sore leg for 'iS years, four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla made a complete cure, it is several years since I took Hood's Sarsaparilla, but I have not suffered with any sore or orysip ulus in that time." Mils. M. J. HARTLEY, Lovott, Georgia. Komemhor Hood's Sarsaparilla Is (lie liest? the One Truo itlootl Puriflor. Ho sun- to got Mood's and only Hood's. Hood's Pills Static or South Carolina, County of Laurens, Court of Probate. W. W. Kennedy ns Administrator with the will annexed, etc., of Mary P. Kennedy, doceased, Plaintiff against S. It. Todd and W. W. Kennedy as Trustee und Guardian of S. R. Todd, Defendants. in obedience to tho docree passed in the above stated action, I will sell on Salesday In Decomber, 1807, being the Oth day of the month, at public 01 tcry at Laurens Court House, South Caro lina, within the lagul hours of sale all that tract of land situato In Laurens County, South Carolina, containing Eighty (HO) Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of M. M. Teaguo, the estate of Edmund l'asloy, estate of Daniel Carter and tho dower tract of Mrs. Itoboeea Cannon. Torms: One-half of the purchase money to he paid cash and tho other half at twolvo months time from tho day of sale with Intorcst from that time. The credit portion to bo sccii'-jd i by bond of the purchaser and mortgaf u j of tho premises sold, with lemo to purchaser to all cash . Purchaser to pay for papers. If purchaser fail to comply with his bid, property to bo re sold on the same or a subsequent Salos day at the risk of tho former pur chaser. O. G. THOMPSON, Nov. 5, 't>7 Probate Judge. AN OPEN LETT To MOTHERS. we are asserting in the courts our right to THE exclusive use of the word "CASTOR!A," and " PITCHER'S CASTORIA," as our TRADE mark. /, DR. SAMUEL PITCHER, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was the originator of "PITCHER'S CASTORIA," tho same that has borne and does now /^ y/tt-A-Ju~* 0)1 ever^ bear the facsimile signature of CAyz^j^cuS^^ wrapper. This is the original " PITCHER'S CASTORIA," which has been used in the homes of the Mothers of America for over thirty years. LOOK CAREFULLY at the wrapper and see that it is the hind you have always bought y/VW-+-iafm 011 and has the signature of Ota^^A^c^ii wrap per. No one has authority from me to use my name ex cept The Centaur Company of which Chas. H. Fletcher is President. /> J March 8, 1897. S^S****-*** ,2>. Do Not Be Deceived. Do not endanger the life of your child by accepting a cheap substitute which some druggist may offer you (because he makes a few more pennies on it), the in gredients of which even lie does not know. "The Kind You Have Always Bought" BEARS THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF Insist on Having The Kind That Never Failed You. THC OCNTAUH COMPANY, TT MURRAY ?THIir, HKW YORK OITV. O?r Piatforrn Not our Political but our Business Platform is hound to be popular with all parties. Here are the planks on which we Stand for the Fall of 1897 : PROTECTION For all customers from over charges, mis-statements or poor values. FREE TRADE With everyone who buys of us for the cheapest good.* on the market. Reciprocity Between buyer and seller, get extra values. Prohibition We make a small profit. You Of shoddy goods, inflated values and oppressive high prices. People's Party Of course "The People's Store" is where "The People's Party" buy their goods. That is the simple, truthful platform on which we present these candidates to you. DRESS GOODS. Domestics, Hosiery, Under wear, Notions, Trimming, But tons, Gloves, Knitting Cotton, Boots and Fine Shoes, Slippers, Oxford Ties, Hats, Umbrellas, Parasols, Etc. SCHOOL BOOK. Full line of Stationery, Drugs and Perfumery, Hardware, Sad dlery, Harness, Whips, Crockery and Fancy Grocery, Sugar, Cot fees, Bacon, Lard, Corn Flour, Sewing Machines, Etc. If you like the Platform patronize the Candidate. We are not asking any favors at the hands of McKinley, but we do beg that you examine these lines and prices. O.G. FLEMING Sc CO Tijeese ar:e trje I^i^oiof IDays which make qne think of the Winter Wrap?the warm underwear?and the Other autumn wearables, all of which are here in full force. fIlrr)ost Half Over Now, is the Millinery Season. From this date we will sell all goods in this department at greatly reduced prices. Our Millinery can't be surpassed in quality, style and Novelty. We would be glad to have you call and examine before purchas ing elsewhere, as we are sure you will be pleased. When the Mercury Drops is the time to buy your Winter Clothing, if you havn't before. But "don't lock the stable door after the horse is stolen," and don't wait until you catch a heavy cold before you buy a better overcoat?a warmer suit. Drop in, look around, feast your eyes on the good clothing. It is pleasing to the eye, easy to the pocket, and will wear to sat isfy. The best of everything that goes to make good Clothes is in ours. Prepare for the holidays?the quicker, the better. J?st a Little change in the crown, a little difference in the brim, and there you are ; but what a difference it makes in the MAT. There's satisfaction in knowing that you're wearing the correct Shape. We've the pick of the season's plums in HATS. No need to wear old styles with such prices. STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Luurous: In the Court of Common Pleas. Adolphua P. Puller, Plaintiff, against Addle Madden, Dollio Maddon, Li/./.:*? Madden, Emmu Maddeu and Delia Glenu, De fondants. By vlrtuu ??f a decree <>f the Court In the above stated case, I will sell at Laurens,0. H.,on Sales day In Deceiubor, 181)7, at public nulory, to tin' highest bidder, all that tract Ol bind Hituato in Hun ter Township, in tin? county of Laurens. in the State aforesaid, containing Eighty-four (81) aeros, no ore or less, and bounded by lands of Bf. M. Teague, Mrs. Edna Rich ardson's lands, 1<\ M, F?ller? Mary Carter and other-1. Term-?On'- half eusb, balance on a credit of twelve months with bond of the purchaser and mort gage of the premises Bold, to secure credit portion, with loavo to tho purchaser to pay his entire i>id in cash. If tho terms of sal ' are not complied with Iho land w ill be re sold on same or stum' subsequent salesday without further order of the Court, at the risk of the former purchaser. Purchsser to pay for papers. Jno. P. Bolt, o. e. o. i'. Nov. 61 b, 1K1I7. STATE ok SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Laurens. In Court of < ommon Pleas. \V. II. Marlin, Plaintiff, against Frances Heliums and William D. Sullivan, Defendants? ludgment of Foreclosure and Sale. By virtue of a decree of tho Court in tho above.sttttedea.se, I will sell on Salesday in December next, being the Gtb day of the month, during the legal hours Ol sule in front of the Court House door, all that tract, piece or parcel of land, situate in tho county and Slato aforesaid, containing Ninety five acres, more or leas, bounded by lands of Geo. W. Ander son, C. M. Abernrombio und Rabun Creek and known as tho Thomas Heliums place. Terms of Sale?One half cash; balance on credit of twelve months, interest from ditto of sale, secured by a bond of tho purchaser and a mortgage of the premises sold, with leave to purchaser to pay his entire? bid in cash. If the terms of sale are not complied with tho land will be re-sold on same or soiuo subsequent salesday at the risk of the former purchaser, The putchasoi to pay for papers. Gko. s. McOuavy, Sheriff. DR. W. H. BALL. OFFICE OVER NATIONAL BANK, LAURENS Ovpiok OATS?Monday and Tuesdays. Chairs to suit the most fastid ious onos from 25 cents to .$'.).5O. S. M. & K. II. Wilkoa & Co. Davis, Roper & Co. Standard Clothing brings standard prices and to pay less than we arc asking is to g^t less value. A careless man thinks only of the appearaueo of a suit of clothes the day it is bought, while sensible men take an interest in the way clothing bought to-day will look six months from now. If you want an up to dato suit, neat and nobby, and one that will give entire satisfaction you can got it in any color, any size, any cut, for $7.00 The Largest Stock of Clothing IN UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE SOLD IN TUE NEXT 60 DAYS Cheap Gi* Tlisxii Ever Before. It will pay you to see those Goods and get the prices. Now is the time to got a good suit for less money than you will again soon. We mean business, these Goods must, and will bo sold in the next C$0 JOsx^h. Come, see for yourself. Davis, Roper & Co.'s Famous Clothing, Hat and Rig Shoe Store. Laurens, S. C., Oct. 14, 1897 ? .-?? i W ?> ?> : ,w ^ ^IL..l'.lll jy*'?!?^^^^^^ H? I I wBBBBBI^^ ? j_5S!L__-'??'?-;:-~"?~-"? AUGoods Delivered in South Carolina. i r\ 'ntf O Tp TT 11 f MI o fHf\ FUffjitUre Store. L.??., s. c., N0v. ,s, ,897. i b. M, & Ji. H. Wlikes & CO. NEW Fall Goods. Plain and Brocade Blank Satin Rhndamos. Iridcscont Silka for Skirting, width 86 inches, price 50 contn. Black French Henriettas. Brooatelsand fancy weaves in Black. Double width heavy, all-wool, Suitiugs variogated colorings only 25 conts a yard. Ovo lot Novelty Suiting at 12$ cents, 15 cents and 20 cents. French Broad Cloths, Silk Velvets, Gimps and Braids. Special Valuo in Ladies and Misses Hosiery. All Domostic Goods at For noatuoss, Comfort and Durabilit y visit our SHOE DEPARTMENT for Footwear. The abovo Goods purchased early and were not subject to the advanoo in tho re-adjustmont of the Tariff. Inspection Solioited, Lowest Prices. W. G. ?hKtf'iff STATE OK SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Laurens, !n Corur or Common I'i.kas. .). W. Leake, lMaintiiY, against J. W, Kowler, Dofondant. Judgment for Foreclosure. By virtue fo u decree of 1 ho Court in th i above stated caso I \\ ill sell at Laurons Court House, 8. C, on Ual08day in Dec, 1897, being the 6th day of the month, during the legal hours of sale, at public outcry to the highest bidder, all that tmct or parcel of land, lying, being and situate in I In- county and State aforesaid, containing Ninety-live Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of lOlizibetb Burdelle, Al.C. COX, J. P. Grrrotl and ol hers, and known as the "Burdctte Place." Terms of sale one-third cash, the ballauee on credit of one und two years, with bond of the purchaser Slid a mortgage of the premises sold to secure the credit portion. Purchaser to pay for papers and for recording same. If I be terms of sale are not complied with, land will be resold on the same or some Dttb86queDt rmlosday at the risk of tho former purchaser. GBO. H. McOravv, Nov. f),'97 Sberiir. the WINTER tubf oats its month?the froe/es don't injure at all. J. O. C. Fleming & Co., fho pure seed. 1897 FALL 1897 00T I HAVE BOUGHT A LARGE STOCK OF .jftf Dry Goods, ' Millinery, I Hats ?nd Shoes For the Pall trade, and bought them before the High Tariff was put on and can offer you good:- at as low or lower prices than ever before. Goods in all lines are advancing, but my prices will remain the same tor goods already bought. My line of? Dress Goods and Millinery will he unsurpassed in the city for Style, Quality and Price.? Come early and make your selections. Satisiaction guaranteed. 0. B. SIMMONS LAURENS, S. 0., Sept. 7, 1897.