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THE ADVERTISER. Hnbscrlptlon Price-12 Months, $1.50 Payable in Advance* 11. W. BALL, Editor. ItateH for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vertisements, por square, ono inser tion, SI.00; each subsequent insertion, 50 cents. Liberal reduction mado for largo Advertisements. W. w. Ball, Proprietor. LAUBEN8, S.C., SEPT. 20, 1000. ? Blandishments. Thoro is nothing liko making lifo sweet. There uro other thiugs be sides succi ss to charm the day und ioheer the night, it is reported that thousands of letters nave reached Gov ernor McSwoeney congratulating him on his success. Bow pleasant this must be. But Governor McSwoeney should not keep all tiio joy to himsolf and these letters should ho given to tho Press and the many frionds of tho Gov ornor permitted to sliaro in tho exhili rating jubilations. They want to know upon what points the Governor scored his SUCO^SSful knook-OUt. Tho Gov ernor put it oi. his admirable business liko administration. Business is a strong stroke- -nothing like keeping off trouble und tho wolf from the door and we are running successful State farms, a good schedule in tho bar aud X X bev erages and with our sinking fund care fully laid up, wo aro building a now Stato House. All is well. Ii the mean while, those with a good balance at the Hank buy their boverugos for "per sonal use" at Atlanta, Augusta, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Paris. Those aro not chemically pure, are not analyzed by the chemists of tho South Carolina College,presumptuously poisonous, and theso recusants must soon perish from tho face of tho earth. The poor will indulge tho :'chemically pure," their days, (pursuant to the hopes of our Senior Senator) will be lengthened out und thus wo will have tho good Hook verified and "tho poor with us always." in the meanwhile according to two of tho distinguished ex-aspirants, Charleston and Columbia will be left to consume tho unanalyzed poison without let or hindrance and woo unto those good friends of tho Governor. No wonder tho census for Charleston is disappointing ? it is alarming to think of tho outcome for Columbia :iod till good Carolinians shud der to think of tho Hir.IvSof MORTALITY for theso cities for the uoxt two years * ? * Modern civilization and coal must go hand in hand. At this juncture over a hundred thousand minors aro on a Hlrike in the authracito region of Pennsylvania and tho wheels of ma chinery threatened with stoppage, and thus the progress over the land. It would seem to be a little thing, but thoro are so many wheels within wheels that thero is scarcely a soul but Is in terested and concerned. It comes home even to us who raise cotton and cotton seed, and while operatives and their families may become idle and sulTor, oven tho humble "man of the hoo" Is Interested that the thousands who go down for the black diamonds into the tho bowels of the earth may soon com pound with th*- ir employers and get to work. And so there is no knowing what a day may bring forth and we are not to know when we are doing well, Me.i may bo contont when thoy cast about and decide if they would swap condi tions with the other 50 per cent around thorn. When they laughed at Sir Jack Pal staff ho complacently replied that, "ho was not only witty in himself, but he causo of wit being in other people." Now an editor even of a modest hum b'o weokly should say something every wook, not only true in itself and useful to its readers, but he should say some thing to put Iiis readers to thinking. A newspaper, if it fulfills its mission should bo educational. And the reader and tho editor need not always agree. The Editor of The Advertiser tries hard to givo its readers something to think about' At the recent Wheat Convention at Groonwood a Cotton Growers Protective Association was formed with Hon. J. C. Jff ilhorn. as President. Prom this (the t,) tho following executive appointed; J. D. M. >pe, fapu?5" res, Columbia. * * * Mr. R. S. Cralg and family who have boon spending t ho past summer months with his sister, Mrs. Oscar Hunter, passed through Laurens Wednesday en-route to Clinton, where ho will spend a few days with friends before returning to Iiis homo in Jacksonville. Tho Hon. Geo. E. Prince, of Atder son, with Htovonson, of Chesterfield, and Weston, of Richland, aro spoken of as candidates for Speaker of tho State House of Representatives, V Several Stato papers bespeak long lifo aud specifically two years for Mc Sweeney. What's tho mattor with Col. Tillman in case of tho abduction of our GovornorV * * Bryan's lotter of acceptance has ap peared Laurens Comity Fair, Laurens. S. ('. On account Laurens County Fair,tho Charleston and Western Carolina Rail way beg to on neu nee. that reduced rates will be on sale from Greenwood,Green vllle, Spartanburg and all interme diate stations. Hate from Greenwood ?1.20, Greenvillo, $1.60, Spartanburg $1.60. Tickets on sale October 3rd, 4th and 5th, with final return limit October 6th 1900. / W. J. Chaio, General Passonger Agen*. Augusta, Oa. Tho J. W. Copoland Co. has moved into its now building, which is ono of the handsomost in this section of the State. Tho postofflce bin ding will bo ready for occupancy at an early date. This will bo finished up with granite and modern equipments. A plan is on foot for securing water works and oloctrlc lights for our little city. Certainly tho time has como when wo need thorn, and it is confi dently expectod that in a short while,it, will bo a roality. Tho yarn mill being built by Mr. J. S. Blalock atGoldvlllo, livo miles from Clinton is rapidly going up. Mr. Bla lock owns ono of tho two largest farms in the State, and his cotton crop alono would keep a small mill busy. His oil mill and ginnery have already boon put Into ope rut ion and with tho forty-flvo now operative' houses going up now, Gold vlllo will bo a suburb of Clinton of which wo will bo proud.?Clinton cor. Groenvillo Nows. A Night of Terror. "Awful anxiety wan felt for the widow of the bravo Gonoral Burnham, of Meohias, Me., when tho doctors said in could nut livo till morning" writes frs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her it fearful night. "All thought she jet soon die from Pneunomta, but begged for Dr. King's Now Dia sry, saying it had more than once ?r life, and oorcd her of Con Alter three small doses all night, and its fur tely cured her." This fiolne is guaranteed to Cheat and Lung Dis sents and $1.00. Trial in renn Drug Co. Bditor ok Advrrtisbr, sir:? I want to ask a fow questions through your paper, which I think will bo of importance to tho public. We all want to be law-abiding citi/.ons, so we must know tho law by which to abide. 1st: Havo tho Trustees of a "chool District the power to elect a toacher over Ihe patrons of said District, re gardless of I ho patrons choice? '2nd: Does not the law requlro that when Trustees are elected or appointed that th?>y shall meot and eleet ono of their number Chairman and ono Sec retary in other words go into a regu lar organization? :id: Does not the law require that when they want a teacher that the Trustees shall call a meeting of the /atronb of their district and elect a teacher; also that tho Trustees aot as managers of said election? I would like to sec the mot impor tant part of the school law relative to patrons and trustees Pleano glvo us as much light on tho above quostlons as you will and oblige a subscriber. My reasons for asking the above questions are as follows: The Trustees of our School District called a meeting of a portion of the patrons of our School District and one patron and two trustees met. They did not hold an election that day, but sont word to a few more of the patrons that they, tho Trustees, woro going to havo a meeting the 4th day of 8optorabor for the purpose of elocting a toaehor and that if the Datrons did not come out and elect a teacher, that they, the trustees, were going to oloot a toacher. So a few more patrons and all the trustees wero out. i went also and asked that tho election for teacher be put off on tho ground that we had but two applications bofore us and that both of them wore ladies. Several of the patrone objected to a lady teachor, but one of tho triisteos road from his record a little law, which ho said was ono of tho last Acts of tho Legislature. He read that the trustees had full power, regardless of tho patrons to elect oiid employ a teachor, and that if tho patrons did not elect a teacher now, that they, the trustoos, wore go tng to olect at onco. I still objected to going into an election that dav. I then asked the question when they wanted to open school. The under standing was about the first of Novem ber. I then asked to put off tho elec tion for a short time and to advertise for a male toacher, and then if we could not get a male teacher, that I, for ono, was willing for the said trust ees to elect and omploy one of these young ladles, but one of the trustees would not hoar to putting It off.Ho said that they intended to do what they did that evening. So it was loft to a vote, whether to go into an election that evening or not. i was loft in tho min ority. I said I objected to it, but if tho majority wanted it, i would go with the majority. So ono of tho trustees said his daughter being an applicant ho would not vote; (I think in such case he would have to resign.) that he would leave it with the patrons if they wanted his daughter to teach they could say so by their votes. So bo appointed two of the patrons as managers. I think there 9hould havo been three. The voting was done by ballots. The, two managers took up tho ballots,went'| out of doors and counted the votes, came back and declared one of tho young ladles elected . They,the mana gers then told how the vote stood; that ono of tho young ladies received five votes and the other received four votes. There was nothing said before the bal loting was dono as to how many votes one or the other should receive before they could be elected. I was in a hurry to got back homo. I started home and was called to by a man, saying that one of the men had forgotton, or the ono who said he would not vote had con cluded after tho election had been de clared to cast hU vote which made it a tie. I thought at the time it was a joke, but to my surprise thoy had the election over after I loft and elected tho other young lady. Now I am In a fix and I want light. I want to know who our teacher is. Can the Board go back on an election after It has been declared, or does It not stand after it has been declared if there is no fraud practiced? John T. Daniel, Mt. Gallagher. Cold Steel or Death. "There is but one small chance to save your life and that is through an operation," was the awful prospect set before Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridgo, Wie., after vainly trying to cure her of a frightful case of stomach trouble and_ yellow jaundice, fihn didn't eqv^ on "tno marvellous power of Electric Bit ters to cure Stomach and Liver trou bles, but she heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoided surgeon's knife, now weighs more and feels better than ever. It's positively guaranteed to cure Stomach, Liver at'd Kidney troubles and never disap points. Price 50 cents at 'Laurens Drug Co. Those mornings are too warm and vou are in need of one of our Wickless Bum Flame Stove. B, M. & E. H. WilkosA Co. Clothing to suit all purposes at J. E. Minter & Bro. NOTICE. An examination for teachers' certifi cates will bo held at Laurens on Fri day, Ootobor 12th at 10 A. M. Teaohers will take due notice thereof and gov ern themselves accordingly, J. K. Martin, Countv Superintendent. Notice, Notice! ALL tho Magistrates of Laurens County aro hereby notified to havo their books at Clerk of Court's offioo by October 8th next, for tho purpose of having thorn examined by tho Grand Jury. Tako duo notice, gontlemon, and govern yourselves accordingly. John D. M. Shaw, Foreman of Qrand Jury. September 19th, 1900. Your Shirt Will Suit When We Send it Home! We are careful about the de tails of our business, careful about the washing, starching and ironing, about the button holes and brands, about the color in colored goods. WE LEAD, OTHERS ARE TRYING TO FOLLOW. LAUBENH LAUNDRY CO. 'Phone 6o will bring our team. T. K. Hudgknk, Manager Onlngsvllle Dots. Tho health In our community is very good at this writing. No cases of sick- 1 ness that wo know of, except a few cases of dumb eh ills. The Rev. B. B. Hill has been teach ing a singing school at Mt. Olivo dur-1 log the last two weeks. Mr. Hill Is1 said to be a very efficient toachor. Mr. Hill hails from Hlllsville, Spartanburg county. Thomas Jouos and Thomas O'Dell visited at Hodges last weok. Dextor F.I lodge visited in this com munity last week. It In whispered around by Madam Humor that ho has an oye single to some particular girl, but she did not say who. Tbe Union Meotlng of the Second Section will meet with the Rabun Creek Baptist church tho Fifth Sat urday and Sunday in this month. Wo hope all the churches interested will take due notice, so that a full delega tion will bo on hand, for the Unions are just what they are made. The olectlon has come and gone.? Rome havo been nominated and Bomo have boon loft out and 6omo have been put out; some hearts have b >en glad and some have boon mado sad; somo good things have boon said in favor of oertain candidates, somo bad things havo been said to tbe detriment of others; some things may havo boon true, and some things may not havo been true, but thoy have already boen said and eannot now bo unsaid. Thov havo touched a cord that shall perhaps novor coaso to vibrato. Somo candidates who have always been In the background horotofore, all of a sudden, rose to the hlgbost atti tude of respectability and honor and vine versa. This Is a strange freak of politics. Wo havo certain laws for the man agement of tho elections, but after all tho best rule for tho management of all human affairs Is tho Golden Rule: "Do to others as you would that they should do to you," which is almost parallel to tho Ninth Commandment: "Thon shall not boar falso witness against thy neighbor."We are confident if these were strictly obserted thero would havo been less hard things said, and loss to regret hereafter. But so it is, and so It shall cvor ue porhaps. Tho state of things as thoy exist aro just what we mako thom. Verba Pespersa. FERTILIZERS. I will koop oh hand a full supply of Acid and Ammonaited Fertilizers for tho fall trado. Will also pay tho high est prico for your cotton seed. Auu. Huff. Sept. 10th 1000.?3t._ IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA. In the Matter of John H. Powers Bankrupt?In Bankruptcy. To all croditors and persons otherwise interested in the bankrupt ostato of John H. Powers: You will take notice that said John H. Powers has tiled in tho District Court for South Carolina an application for discharge and application will come on for a hearlug beford said Court at Greenville, S. C, on the 17th day of Octobor 1000 at 11 o'clock In tho foro noon. C. J. C. hutson, Clerk District Court. WIM WMh Kowmmm Could Not Have Baun More Painful. " After spending two years iu tak ing all kjmk of medicines that wei suggested for eczema, but without avail, my inotbvr was baducod to take Hood'H HsrsspariUa. The result was wonderfully grudfyiug. Her limbs bad been terribly lacerated by tho dis easo, and tluiro were times wbeu fire could not Imvc been more painful. Sho was, iu fact, almost wild. Two bottles of Huod's ?areapnrllbi com pletely cured her, and not a trace of ecoma was left.'1 K. W. Dkukbr, Gardiner, N. Y. ?at Well, Sleep Wall. '* Hood's 8ai'saparUJu has been a ftreat blessing to me. 1 was weak, iritable, thud aud nervous; had no appetite and wae always sad and des Bondent. One day I got hold of a tM$ book about Hood's Sareapaiilla. I looked It over and reaolved to try u bottle. I wm better before it was 80b0, so I kept on until I had taken re bottles. I enn now sleep well, Seel cheerful and enn do all my work, kioludtng pluiu Bowing, and I can walk two or three miles a day. I am M years old und oow fuel that lifo is worth living." Mns. Emma Smtik, 06 E. JdltchsM St., Oswego, N. Y. Orltjeal Period of Lifo. " I took. Hood's Sarsaparllla during the critical period of my life, Aid now, at the ago of 60 yoars, I am strong aud healthy. It is a great medicine for the blodd. I find Hood's to bo the best." Mas. U. Fomhot, Ti Lansing Street, Auburn, N. Y. You can buy Hood's Sareapatilla of any druggist. Bo-sure to ask for Hood's and do not accept any substitute. To the Public! Tho season is upon us whon tho far mers must decide what disposition they will mako of their ootton. Of courso I do not know whether the prico will go up or down?this ovory one must judge for himself, howover T want to stato to the public, in oase they deslro to hold thoir cotton, wo aro prepared to take care of It at the Laurens Bonded Warehouse Company, and in caso they desire, will advance them a reasonable amount of money upon their receipt. Our terms of etorago and insurance aro vory low. Wo can tak'. care of all that will come, and as out market is ono of tho best in the Stato, it will pay everybody to bring thoir cotton hero. 1 would bo glad for tho public to call on mo at my office at the Enterprise Bank or upon Mr. Sexton at the Ware house . Yours truly, N. B. DIAL, President. Try a pair of our Bion Shoo at $3.50. Evory pair a model of noatnoss, litnoss and goodness and guaranteed. J. E. Minter <fc Bro. NOTICE. I am closing-nut my heard of Jersey Cows, (15) fresh to milk. T. n DeShields. Lanford Station, S. C. Everybody is invited to visit our Store Tuesday Oct. 2d. and inspect the Pattern Hats, Neckwear, Cioaks, Furs and all the NOVELTIES of THE SEASON. MRS. J. D. AOASV1S. If? fl Moiise Every item counts. Consult us and get the best Nails, Hinges, and all Hardware at the Figures that they can be furnished. Our line of Farm Implements, Tools, Chains, Locks Wire for Fencing, Horseshoes and all kind, of Hardware are full and UP-TO-DATE. We are Never Undersold. Our Paints are the most reliable. Examine our Cutlery line?i will save money. Our goods are first-class always. If you hu cheaper , you will buy shoddy stuff and lose money in the end. I3x*oolc3 e&, Jones. fim\W~ Corner Main and Ilarpor Stroots. Farm Lands for Sale. I havo for salo 500 aeros of good farm lands, well watorod and woodod, situ ated in a splendid community of Sulli van Township, in Laurons county. I will oithor soli as a whole or divido in to small tracts on oasy terms. Further information can ho had from Mr. Hobt. M. Wasson, at Char!ton Hall, or by addressing mo at Laurons, S. C. S. 0. Toon. NOTICE Will be lot to tho lowest biddor tho building of some houses and other ro pairs at the County Homo, on Satur day 15th of September, 1000, at 11 o'clock, a. m. R. P. A DA I It, Supervisor, L. C. FOR SALE. Mr. J. H. Garrison's place, on Farley Avoniie, (}) of a milo from public square, about 700 feet frontage on Far ley Avenue. Good homo, woll and im provements. *' i u > level land, ideal place for truck fv ming. Highost and moot healthy sootlonof the city. Terms reasonable. Address, J. H. Garrison, Gray Court, 8. 0. Sept. 17,-?tf. ?r. llofc E. Hughes, Dfllccs-Todd lluildlug, Thone 75; und Cotton Mills Store, Phono 100. Specially prepared for Examin ing and Treating dieoasosof Eyo, Ear, Throat and Noun. BALL, SIM KINS & BALL, Attomoya at Law, Lauhkns, South CAROLINA. Wo praotluo in all Slate and United Btatos Courts. Spooial attonllon glvon Aoliootlonoi Partlos desiring to buy or sell Factory, Bank and other Stock, bonds, otc.or real cstato may consult W. W. Ball. Scvornl town lots for salo. Sales of lots on monthly lnstailmontp nego tiated. Settlement of Estate. The estate of W. O. Madden will be settled in the Probate ofllee for Laurens county and tho Administrator will do mand his discharge Octobor Oth. 1000. All persons having olaims against tho estate will prosont to the unnorsignod on or boforo that day duly provon. P. BOLT, Sept. 1st, 1900-4t Administrator. * OPENING ? -AT THE Laurens Cotton Mills Store -ON Wednesday 26th, 1900. FALL WWTER STOCK -AT W G WILSON & CO'S. For Ladies wear an attractive lino is shown here in Silks and Fine Wool Dress Goods, embracing all the new Weaves and Shades. Inspection solicited. We have secured STpecistl Value in Table Linen, Napkins and Towels. These goods can not be duplicated at these prices. New Hosiery and Underwear. Best brands of Sheetings and Shirtings known to the trade. Ladies and Misses Shoes direct from the Manufacturers. i From many quarters you will hear of advanced prices this Fall. Examine these goods and see the latest styles at the Lowest Prices, whether you buy or not. Respectfully, W. U. WILSON & CO. Laurons, S. C, Sept, 18, 1000. mm To claim that t ho Harris Lithia Wator ie Superior bo any othor water on tho continent is claiming a groat deal, hut wo can prove this to bo so by tho analysis mad'j by the most noted Chemists in Amor ica, and also by tho most noted physicians from ull parts of tho county. Road what thoy say: Mr. J. T. Harris, Harris Springs, S. C. Dear Sir:?I havo proscribed Harris Lithia Water frooly, in cases where a Lithia Water was indicated, for ovor sovon years, and havo never known it to fail to prove highly beneficial to tho patient. I have used other lithia waters, but have had better results from Harris Lithia Water than any I have ovor employed in my practice. I regard it as a sovereign remedy in Uric acid Diathesis, Gout, rheumatism of tho kidneys and bladder. In aeuto and chronic bright's disease, and in diabetes wo have no remedy at our com mand that excels Harris Lithia Wator. I havo no hesitancy in saying that the wator may bo ro lled upon to give most satisfactory results, and that it is a sure, pos itive solvent of Uric acid and the uratos. Yours very truly, James B. Margan, M. D., Prof, of Chemistry and Pharmacy Med ical Department of the University of Georgia. Ashoville, N. C, April 24, 1?93. An extended clinical use of Harris Lithia Wator prompts me to the statement that I rogard it as one of the liest, if not tho best, Lithia Water known to tho profes sion. In the condition of Phos phatic Urine, its action is marvol ous. Its uso in tho Rheumatic and Gouty Disoases affords mo moro comfort than eithortho Buf falo or Londonderry Waters. Very truly yours, John Hey Williams, M. D. The Hotol nt this famous aprirg is now open for guosts, and if you will come to tho Spring and drink the water and aro not benefited or curod we will board you froo. Harris Hotel Company. tektte^d f unfiitL Supplies. T. N. Barkadale bogs to announce that ho has addod to his busiuoBH a fully equipped and well-appointed line of -4*4 Funeral Supplies. A handsome HEARSE has been pnrohased. In tho conduct of funerals, good taste and judgment will govern and patrons aro promised efficient and prompt service. A very largo stock of Caskets, all pricos and sizes, kopt on hand T. 1^. Baf ksdaie. 0mWm' Easb-sido of Public Square. gJmXf" Tho stock of funeral suppllos Is kept on tho Ooor with Mr. Barks dale's lino of vehlclos. Mr. R. 1*. Mllam has general ohargo of thoso dopart monts and calls, day or night, Sundays and weok days, will havo Instant atten I on. At nights or Sundays, 'Phono Mr. Mllam's residence. Rais? Your Own Bread and Compete for a Valuable Prize -QFFBRBO UV The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company -FOR THE Best Wheat Crop Made in tho State. For particulars apply to the Company at Charleston, or any of its authorized agents in the State. Competitors must register their names not later than Decem ber ist, 1900. Three prizes offered: A REAPER AND BINDER. A WHEAT DRILL. TWO TONS STANDARD AMMONIATED FERTILIZER, 4 orauaifi - AT THE * THE HUB * -ON MEN'S FINE SHOES. Wo havo just roooivod our Fall Stock of tho "WON" SHOES in all tho latest shapes, in Calf, Willow Oall and Vici. Those $3.60 Shoos aro oxact coun terparts of those sold for $4.00 at most storos. Thoy oombino Stylo, Comfort, Quality and Wear. We will Take Pleasure in showing those Shoos to you whether you wish to buy or not. Rospectfully, J. E. Minier & Bro. Laurons. S. C, Aug. 28, 1000. "5^5? KENNEDY BEOSi? ho Undertaking business at tho old stand. COFFINS, CASKETS and ROBES, and HEARSE, at tho < ?LOWEST PRICES_^ A continuance of tho gonorous patronago hithorto oxtondod rop. poctfully solicited. KENNEDY BROS., Laurons, S. C Glenn Springs Hotel GLENN SPRINGS, S. 0. <$friKKi| of Sotttlatea Stauwu Retort s, LEADS ALL OTHERS. Thoro is but ouo Glonn Springs, and it has no oqual on the Continent for tho Stomach, Livor, Kidnoys, Bowols and Blood . Hotel Open June 1st to Oet 1st. ?WP Cuisiuo and Servioe Exeollont. Z&B Krgat?st Resort to tfig Sontb, gUmW For Board apply to SIMPSON 6c SIMPSON, Glonn Spring South Carolina. Wator $1.75 por oaso, bottles to bo rotnrnod. Water for sale by The Lauren* Drug Co., Kennedy Bros., Dr. B. F. Posey, Laurent, 8. 0. ( I