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<|?e Qduertiser tadsorlptlon Price 12 Months, ?1.30 PAYABLE IN AUVANCi'. W. W. BALL. EDITOR. Rates for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vertlnernAnts, per square, one lnser> ttont$1.00; each subsequent lusertloi , SO VAtllfl. Liberal reduction mado for largo Ad vertisements. W.W.BALL, Proprietor. LAURENS, S. C Jan. II, The Cotton U rower*. Tho low price of our Southern staple is a matter of serious concern. We sympathize with the growers of cot ton because the great body of tho peo ple of the State depend upon cotton for a decent living; and second and last because tho writer has always, (and for no short time; depended upon this staple for his necessaries and the few luxuries ho has enjoyed He is therefore heart and BOUl with the men and women who are growing it. Every Interest in the South indirectly de pends upon cotton: but the grower more than any other is vitally con cerned. The problem of the low price and J*OW to restore it to a remunera tive ligure therefore should Interest and have tho sympathy of every man, bo ho lawyer, doctor, banker, mer chant, politician, money lender, or what not. \S'e regard any man a poor citizen who poop . >s tho movement now discussed to lind a remedy for tho evil It la a difficult problem and there are many obstacles. But with our soil, climate, efficient la'>or and groat staple monopoly we ought to be independent and grow rieh. Wo hon estly believe that there are artificial dovices in exittonco which control the price. If however a sensible ourse Is pursuod the reckless rascals can be circumvented. The South should raise its own meat and bread. Ten Stat es are enriched annually by our pur chases of horses, mules, Hoar, meat and lard. We can raise every hoof and pound. Thore aro obstacles as wo havo said, an 1 those are BOtno; the non-resident land lord, who wants a rent article convertible into cash: tho pior man, white and colored, who pays a rent and depends up in credit to get his supplies. The bank and tho sup ply raon usually ivly upon cotton. The wide-awake lan liord and farmer should soo to it that every pound of flour, moat or corn consumed oi his lands should b>3 raised thereon. There will Still he an unthrifty man who will ront a farm, come t > tho Court House, buy a mulo for $125.00 credit, give a mortgage on this and another critter and his buggy and saddle and the next November t'm crop will bo short and all will go under tho hammer. These must havo our sympathy, but they will grow fewor and far between. The remedy lies largely in the independent farmer sotting tho example of show ing a self-sustaining home In t e meanwhile we are pursuaded that co operation among the cotton growers will find a remedy against the evil we complain against. And hy the way, of Course you will always he elbowed by politlciaiis-.stiine fellow who wants an Office; you must ox pee t him and ho Is generaly a good fellow, but stand with the cotton growers and let us do our best. V The Lieu Law. By this phrase is usually understood the Agricultural Lien Law, by which a person pledges his crop to ssoure payment for money or supplies to be advanced in the future and used in making a crop. The law was proposed by a farmer of Marlboro county thirty-two year- ago. Every now and thon when times jret crooked there is a proposition to repeal. Twenty years ago It was repealed to take etfect 12 months in advance and when the next Legislature met it repealed the re pealing Act. Tho proposition is again discussed. We doubt the expediency of it. Tho landlord now by law has the first lien for bis rent; the laborer comes next and this WOuUVseeill to he right, Thore are many poor men w ho depend upon credit and canjt go to the Banks. These must have sono consideration. The law might ke amended or modified so as to provide that a fraction, as a fourth of all agricul tural products, shffllld be exempt from lions or nfprtgagOti ante codently given. The subject will be discussed by tho prc*tnt Legislature, but wo anticipate, no change. Legisla tors as a rule nrc "tenderfoots," and will bo slow to ohingea policy appar ently engrafted upon otr agricultural system But n > law of 'the 'kind will bo made to effect tho oujrcnt year. Death of Gon. Johnbn II agood. This distinguished dtizon diod at his homo, Barnwoll, on the 4th inst. Ho was sixty nine yoarsbld. IIo was trained In the State Mlitary Acid omy, at the outbreak <l tho war en tered tho service of the itate, rose to a Brigadier's command,koon boe.ame recognized for his skilljin tho field and the; "bravest of tho kravo." Tho Stato had no more horohfcon. in IH7d, on tho Hampton ticket \c was mado Comptroller General, anain 1MM0 be* camo Governor, serving on torm and declining a second. IIo wn at tho re union of tho Veterans at (roonvllle in August last whoro ho wtimot with a unanimous ovation. All Will rocog nlzo that ono among the hdoic spirits of our Stato has dopartil, h great man has fallen. His long hd devoted services to his pooplo in lar and in peace, will bo embalmed in tp memory of their sons. \ * \ ? ? \ It Is boglnnlng to t*oad--do> reform reform? \ Johnson'sl Chill end \ Fever Tonic Cures Fevt A Bed Hot Wire. Th?' Sparenburg Herald and the State newt>,jpers nave stirred up Senator benjamin H Tillman. He has beeu sick, but is on his fodder OOCO mure. They prodded him by the statement that ho hated his brother, <'ol. Geo. D. Tillman. Thero Is a homely adage about waking a sleeping lion.-- ' The Senator roars back at these papers unlike those of a "sucking dove." The Senator whets his tusks also at Mr. Hemphill, of the News and Courier, who had not prodded him. The News and Courier while commenting in terms not complimentary, 9llggest. that it would be wise not to stir Ben? jarnin into the tantrum-. Wo concur. Benjamin must he tried by his re cord. Hot stuff makes good reading, but discretion is the better part of valor. Heave B.-njamin alone while he mend* the world. * ? * Excitement in Colombia* Sineo the "Hop" Incident in Char leston Columbia has had her sensa tion. Last summer, n I'.oa Constrlotor, 13 feet long escaped from a traveling menagerie. Tho Bnake was found In a cellar on Monday last and the alarm given. Interest spread throughout tho town and threo stalwart gentlemen af ter a great battle secured and cagod the monster. He was put in a show case and tho announcement is made that thousand* visited and took a look at the reptile. Two things are cloar: First, that some side show visiting that city wai badly slighted. Second, the State is in luck that a "bad citi zen" was safely caged before our la.v makers assemble to-day. * What's the matter with Hannah/ ? The women of Ohio arc taking a lively interest in the. ponding battle against the BOSS, for tho U. S. Senate . It is a groat struggle, tho against Hannah. Wo predict that ho will win. This is an ago of boodle and spoils. And now they say that tho Kegistra tion lists have been botched and that the work will havo to bo done over. Hut the same ollioiuls should complete their work. We bollevo tho Dispensary tho host solution of the liquor pi'oblom.-A dozen Exchanges. Hut, brethren, most "solidions" are nauseous, BLABBER TROUBLES* The bladder wascroatod for one purpose, namely, a roooptaolo for the urine, and us such il is not liable to any form of disease ex cept by one of two ways. Tbo first way is from an imperfect action of tho kidneys, Tho second way is from oaroloss local treatment of oilier disoa8es. sample HUNT pre 10. Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys is t he chief cause of blad der trouble . It is comforting to know that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root fulfills every wish in quickly curing bladder and urinary trou bles. It corrects inability to hold urine and scalding or stinging pain in passing it, or bad effects follow ing use of liquor, Wil.r beer. and overcomes thai unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. Tin? mild and extra ordinary oll'oct of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Hoot is soon realized. Ii stands tho highest for its wonder ful cures of tho most distressing eases, [f you need a medicine you should have the best. AI drug gists fifty cents and one dollar,? You may have a sample bottle und pamphlet both sent Tree by mail. Mention The Advertiser. and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., ?inghamton, N. Y. Tho proprietors of this papor guarantee the genuineness of this offer. Mo man or woman can enjoy life or ac complish much in this world while suffer ing from a torpid liver. DeWitt'* Little Early Risers, tin) pills that cleanse that organ, quic kly. If, F, Posoy, Wholesale anil rattl) iIimj',;iv. Quinine and other fe ver medicines take from 5 to 10 d:iys to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tunic cures in ONE DAY. Running sores, indolent ulcr.rs and sim ilar troubles, oven though of many year's standing may ha cured by using l>c Witt's Witch Ma/.el Salve. It Soothes, strength ens and heals. It is the great pile cure. 15. P. I'osoy, wholesale ami retail druggist. For Sale Tho Methodist Parsonage and church property?within 100 ynrds public squaro -South side Main street. Hand some now dwelling, threo acres of land. Ono of the most valuable and dosira blo lot or lots In tho city of Laurons. For further Information and torms ap ply to Dr. W. II. Dial or O. H. Sim mons, l.aurons, S, C. If yon have ever seen a little child iu a paroxvsm of whooping cough, or if you havo been annoyed oy a constant tickling in the throat, yen can appreciate the value of One Minute Cough Cure, which gives quluk relief. II, V. Po.-oy, wholesale and retail druggUt. WILLIAM S. GLENN, Central National Hank Building, Spartanburg, S. C. Heal Estate, Bond and Stock Broker. Persons desiring to sell or buy Stocks will do well to consult him. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. jtmfc //<fi ? ? lin DR. W. H. BALI. DENTIST, CE OVER KATION Was Very Nervous; Had Smothering Spoils and Could Not Sloop -- Doctors Callod It Nouralgla and Indigostlon. "I had pains in my head, neck und shoulders and all through my body hut they were most severe in my left side-. ThS doctor called it neuralgia and in digestion. I was confined to my bod for tight months. I was very nervous, had Binothiring *j>ell* and could not sleep. I read of cures by lloo i's Sarsspsrllla and of a casc similar to mine. My husbaud procured a bottle, ar.d I began tnking it. After talcing one bottle I felt better, was able to rest ami my appetite Improved. I Continued until i ty nervousness wn? cured Slid i was much better in every way. My husband has also been bone filed by Hood s Banaparllla." Mary h. Stonk, Sptlnvllle, Virginia. Hood's Sa? Is the Best In fact the One True Blood Purifier. Bold by all druggists. SI. Six for $6. Tho Auditor's Office will bo open from i In- 1st day ot'January to tho 20th day of February, 1808, to ro. Ooivo returns of Real ami Personal properly foi taxation in I,aureus County. For tho convenience of tavpay ors tho Auditor will attond tho fol lowing named places to roooivo ro t'trns lor said year, to wit: Jacks Township, i>r. P. M. Setz lor's, January 10, from 10 a. in. to 2 p. in. Jacks Township, Ltonno, January 11, from 10 a. in. to 2 p. in. Hunter Township, Clinton, Jan uary 12, from 10 a. in. to 2 p, in. Hunter Township, Milton, Jan uary 18, from 10 a. in. to 2 p. in. Cross Hill Township, Spring drove, January 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p. m. Cross Hill Township, Cross Mill, January l?, from it) a. m. lo 2 p. m. Waterloo Township, Waterloo, January IT, from 10 a. in. to 2 p. in. Waterloo Township, ISkom, Jan uary 18, doin 10 a. m. to 2 p. in. Waterloo Township, Mi. Gl a I hi gher, January 10, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Sullivan Township, Browcrton, January 20, from lo a. m. to 2 p. in. Sullivan Township, Princeton, January 21, from 0 a. in. to 12 in. Sullivan Township, Tumbling Slioals, January 21, from 1 p. in. to 4 p. m. Dial Township, Abncr Bahh, January 22, from 0 a. in, to 12 in. Dial Township, I). D, Harris, January 21, from 10 .1. m. lo 2 p. in. Dial Township, V. A. White, Januiiry 2?. from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Young's Township, Parson's Store, January 20, from 10 8. in. to 2 p. m. Young's Township, Young's Store, January, 27, from 10 a. in to 2 p. in. Young's Township, Pleasant Mound, January 28, from !> a. m. lo 12 m. Young's Township, Lanford sta tion, January 28, from 2 to 1 p. m. ScufHelown Township, Tylers ville, January 2'.?, from 10 a m. to 2 p. in. Ib-al properly to 1)0 roturnod this your. It will save much ti 1110 to tax payers, also greatly facilitate tho work of tho Assessor, if every per son before leaving home will make oui a oomploto lisl of every item of porsonal proporty in tho follow ing order: Horses, cattle, mules, shoop :intl gouts, hogs, watches, organs and pianos, buggies, wagons and carriages, dogs, mer chandise, machinery and engines, moneys, notes und accounts above indebtedness, and all othor prop orty including household. It is always required that tho Auditor get tho first given namo of 1 ho taxpayer in full. Under tho head of place of resi dence on tax returns give tho township. All male citizens botwooil the ages of bwonty-ono and sixty years, on tie Isi of January, ex cept thoHO who uro incapable of earning 11 support from being maimed or from other causes are doomed taxable polls (confederate veterans oxcoptod). And ovory taxpayer is required to give the number of their school dist ricl. Alter tho 20tll day of February next, fifty per cent, penalty will bo attached for failures to make ret urns. In every community there are porsons who cannot read or that do not take a newspaper. Those more fortunate may do such per sons a great favor by telling thorn of the time to make returns or by returning for them. The assessing and collecting taxes is all done in tho same your, and we have to aggregate the num ber and value of all horses, mules, cattle and other piocos of personal property, as well as the acres of land, lots and buildings and their value that them is in this county, ami have tho same on file in tho Comptroller (lonoral's office by tho 801 h of June of each year, ami from that time to the first day of Oc tober the Auditor and Treasurer's duplicate have to bo completed ami ail abst ract, of the work in t in; Compi roller Goneral's offico by that, time, which will show at a glance that tho Auditor has no time to take returns or anything else much betwoen the lat day of March and the 1st day of October but work on tho books ami the blanks. Wo hope therefore that all taxpayers will make their re turns in time. JOHN It. FINLEY, Auditor. Hood's Cure sljk liesdaebe, bad taste In tiir month, coated tongue, gllS Iii tho Storni? ll, dlK.'HI ?lt<t IAlilanilU.li. Do Pills Um!? .>rt>ct, W c?a ABBEVILLE REJOICES, Our pooplo ar?- well ploasod with tho transfer of theOharlostou and \Vo8tern Carolina railway t<? the Atlantic Coast Lino and be lieve and hope thai great good to tho IStat<- will result thoroirom.? Tuo unanimous wish hereabouts is that Col. .Mi-it \V. Andorsun will bo rotninod as supuriutoudont as ho is k itown to bo one of tho finest railroad men to bo found any whoro in tho south. Ho and Col. John 1'.. Cleveland of Spartan burg, th<- president, have made tho Western Carolina .road ono of tho most vuluablo roads in the Stat<-. Abbi villo rojoicos in the change.?Abbeville Special to the State. Thorn is more Catarrh in this section ot* tho country than all other diseases pin together, and until tie- last few years have boon incurable. Koragroal many years doctors pronounced it a local dis oaso, and prescribed local romo dies, and by constantly failing to cure with local troatmont, pro nouuood it incurable Science has proven catarrh to bo a constitu tional diseuso, and thoroforo re quires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Curo, manu facturod l>y K. J. Chonoy & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is t)t? - only const it nt iona I curo on tie- ma rkot. 11 is taken internally in doses from 10 drops t >a tunspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and in lOOUfl Htirfaoos <>i' the system. Thoy offor ono hundroddollars for any caso it fails to euro. Sond lor circulars and testimonials Alldl'OHH F. .1. CHENEY, & ( <?.. Toledo, O. ftWf^ Sold by Druggists, 75c. notice Of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. Take notice that on the i.jth day of January, iSos, I will render a final account of my acts and do ings as Executor of the estate of Simpson I). Glenn, dee'd, in tin: office of Judge of Probate for Lau lens county at i i o'clock A. M.. and on the same da)' will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Executor. All persons having demands against said estate will please pre sent them on or before that day proven and authenticated, or he for ever barred, J. PERRY GLENN, Dec io, iN'.iy Executor. Rates West, TEXAS, MEXICO, CALI FORNIA, ALASKA, or any other point, with FREE MAI'S, write to FREI). d.BUSH, District Passongor Agent, Louisville & Nashvillo II B 801 Wall St., Atlanta,Ga. _ _ Trjese are trje I<vif)cl?F Days ' which make one think of the Winter Wrap?the warm underwear?and the other autumn wearables, all of which are here in full force. {31rr)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 tlx- time to buy your Winter lo'.hi 1 g, 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 lothcs is in ours. Prepare for the holidays?the quicker, the better. J?sta Little change in the crown, a little difference in the brim, and there you are ; but what a difference it makes in the HAT. 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. Laurens Cotton Mills Store Davis, Roper & Co. Standard Clothing bring* standard prices und t<> pay loss i.huii wo aro asking in to g'it less value. A careless man thinks only of the appearance of a suit r ?. ? .... ? ... dav it is bought, whilo sensible men take an in tores t in the way cl >thing ?ught to-day will look six months from now. If you want a:, up to dato suit, beat and nobby, and ono that will give entire satisfaction yo? can got it in any color, any size, any out. for 17.50 The Largest Stock of Clothing IN UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE SOLD IN THE NEXT 60 DAYS CJlieapei* Tlian Ever Before. It will pay you to soo those Goods and got the prices. Now is tho tim<- to <4<'t a good >uit for less money than you will again soon. Wo moan business, those Goods must and will be sold in tho next 60 Days. Come, see for yourself. Davis, Roper & Co.'s Famous Clothing, Hal ami Itig Shoe Store. Laurons, S. Q.. Oot. 11. L807 Con way Dial. Waters Ferguson. +2[?Q-Hv*" ew Firm OPENED UP IN sm, mm ;?? c?> urn.m ? Have Qvod moro than 100 yearn in Laurons County, not wo oursolvos, bul our ancestors, so urn to the manor born und know to most of you. I Having ohosen Morohandiso as tt logitimalo businoss, wo desire to nil tho Public's attontion to tho fact thatwehavo onon c(l up in tho luAL BLOCK, n<-xi to Bon-Dolla Hotol. A brand Now Stock of Iiiiti|l Si.yle Our Goils woro all oarofully solootod, just from tho Manufac tory and boug t*Striotly for CASH on delivery. Wo ofTor those Goods to the Public, iot at COST or LiSSS, bul us low an tho? samo article can be gold in lids or any ot her retail market. I iticn and comparison, bofqro purchasing. MoktJRkhpkoti.m) i.i.v, State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. Court of Probate. Copy Summon*/or tic-licf* ?Complaint not Sen ?<!. Mattie A. MoDuffio, Plaintiff, against It. Morgan I.oake, Foster Brown, Willis c. F. Brown, John Honry Brown, Mary Crowder, Mallic B. Fleming, Minnie K. Chandler, Ji F. Brown, Battle T. Hoyd, DofondantS. To the Defendants above named ? You are hereby summoned and roqidrod to answer the complaint in this aetion, of which a copy is horowith served upon you, ami to serve a copy of your answer to [ho said complaint on the subscribers at the office of N It. Dial, Lauren.-, Court House, South Carolins, within twen ty days after the servico hereof, exclusive ? if the day of BUCll sorviee; and If you fail to answer (be complaint within the lime aforesaid, tlx* plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief deiualldod In the complaint. W. II. M AKTIN, O. L. SCIIUMPEKT, n. b. Dial, Plaintiffs1 Attornoy. To Sallio 1$. Fleming and Minnlo B. Chandler, non-rosidont, Defendants: IMeaso tako notice that the com plaint in the above stated OftUSO was tiled in the ofllco of Judge of Probate for Laurons County, at Laurons, S. C. November 20, 1897. W. II. Martin, O. L. SOHUMt'RRT, N. It. DIAL. Plaintiffs' Attorney. B?ont Forget to Call MINTErTS Cash Store. We can save VOU money. We buy and sell for cash and get I lie best discounts which enables us to handle Goods at the L?WKST PRICKS. A Our stock la large and varied, tanging in prices from $2.50 to $20.00, and comes direct from the Factory. We have Stouts. Slims and Regulars and can lit and suit the trade. It we sell once \vc can sell you again. Sfjoes arjcl Hats. Shoes arc one ol our specialties, and arc rolling in Irom the Fac tories. Sec them and be convinced of tbicr extra good value. Wc take great pains in selecting our bats and carry a fine line of the latest styles, and arc agents for several factories. Wo atC up on Dry Goods and can offer you good honest goods pticcs that will make you glad that you called. Thanking you fof patronage and.soliciting your future business wc remain, Veiy respectfully, *' fr*"?'"- &l