Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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AMERICAN NEGRO DEFEATS JEFFRIES. (Continued from page One.) before this stage came, Jeffries could not reach the black man. The blows almost all of them landed with the speed taken out of them. It was like hitting a punching bag. Jeffries Did His liest. The Jeffries crouch was in evidence at times, but during most of the light. Jeffries was found standing, straight and working with something of his old aggressiveness. The fifteenth round started with a Clinch after Jeffries had failed to land on the body. Johnson then tore loose and before the spectators were pre pared for the finish, he had sent Jeff ries dowa with lightning left and right blows to the jaw. Jeffries reel ed and fell half way throught the ropes on the west side of the ring. Those near him saw that lie had lost sense of Iiis surroundings and the faces at the ringside were a blur to fejhim. Iiis time had come. He was ?leeling what he had caused others to Tfeel in the days of his youth and pow er. Johnson went over to the spot and stood poised over his adversary, his holy ready for a left hook it Jeffries legained his feet. Um Corbet t who had stood in Jef fries' corner all during tills light, tell ing Johnson what a fool he was and how he was in for the greatest beat ing of hi-; life, now ran forward with .outstretched arms, crying: Jef Fell Like ? Straw Man. ' Oil, go back don't hit him.-' Jef fries painfully raised himself to his fee;. His jaw had dropped: Iiis eyes were nearly shut, and his face was covered with dood. With trembling legs and yielding arms, he tried to put up a defense but he could not ston a terrific right smash in the jaw, followed by two left hooks. He went down again. Jeffries' physician and other friends jumped into the ring "Stop it." they cried. "Don't put the old fellow out." Sam Merger. Jeffries' manager, ran along, calling to Hob Armstrong: "Tiring that towel: you know what I mean, don't (el him get hit." Prom Johnson's corner, his seconds were calling him to quit. Then the referee stopped the timekeeper, and it was all over. [ Tea Old to "Conic Hack." The soothing liquids were applied to the fallen champion's bruised face but his heart was something that could not 1 e reaehe,]. As soon as he regained his sense of persons ami of the rapid lire events that had pushed him into < blivion, he took his head in Ids hands and groaned: I v - too old to come back", he sah'. M. belt and Joe Choyuski and Broth er Jack united in trying to cheer the defeated man. "It's all off with you." said Cor bett, "but yon did the best you could." "Cheer up. we'll go fishing tomor row," said Frank Qotch, the wrestling champion. In au instant after the crowd real ized that the light was over, the ring was stampeded by a wild throng. The short end betting men were hilarious, but in the great mass of spectators, there was a felling of personal loss. H >ne had lived in thousands of breasts u 1 (he last minute and now their Idol had crumbled and this black man stood peerless, They could not help but admire him and there was little sympathy shown. Hundreds swal lowed the bitter pill of heavy financial loss. Fighters Make Statements. H.v James J. Jeffries "I lost my i flghl this afternoon because I did not , III VO the snap of youth I used to have. I believed In my own heart that all the old time dash was there but when I started tO execute, the speed and youthful stamina were lacking. The tl iris I used to do were impossible. I suppose most of my trainers and helpers will say that I did not box of t< n enough, it would not have made any difference If I had sparred a dozen times oftener than I did. I simply was not ihere, and that's all there is to it. ' I guess it's all my fault. I was getting along nicely and living peace fully on my Alfalfa farm, bill when they started calling for me, and men tioning nie as the 'while man's hope.' I guess my pride got the better of my good judgment. At that I worked long and hard to condition myself and I was fit, so far as strength goes, but the old necessary snap and dash, the willingness to tear in and crush were not witli me. "Six years ago the result would have been different, but now well. I guess the public will let nie alone af ter this." Ry Jack Johnson. "I won from Mr. Jeffries because I outclassed him in every department of the lighting game. Before I entered the ring I was cer laln I would be the victor. I never changed my mind at any time. "Jeffries' blows had no steam be hind them, So how could be hope to defeat me? With the exception of n Halloy-Wright lteunlon. One of the most enjoyable affairs In connection with Fourth of July cele brations was the elegant picnic din ner given .Monday by Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Bailey at their line country home near Leesviile. The guests, numbering about forty, included Mr. J. L. Hop kins and family, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Norwood, Mr. J. E. Philpot and family of the city, members of the Wright, Nash and Henry families of Clinton, Mr. H. 0. Hnirston's family and other neighbors. "Mr. Featherstone, in his campaign for ttie governorship, is advocating one very important and desirable re form, iu urging that the General As sembly hold biennal sessions and that the State ofilcials he elected to serve four years instead of two. We should adopt such a schedule for the politi cal administration of the State. The] annual sessions of the general as sembly was not necessary. The busi ness of making laws for the State could be transacted at a session meet ing once in two years, and the results would be better in every way. The legislation adopted after two years' discussion and reflection on the part of the people would be better defined and more thoroughly digested than we now have. There would be more stability to the laws and consequently better establishment in the affairs Of the people affected by the laws. A few years ago the people of South Carolina, at a general election, voted favorably to the enactment of an amendment to the constitution pro viding for biennial instead of annual sessions of the general assembly. Through some technical error, in no way affecting the purpose of the act, tho amendment failed to become ef fective, and nothing has been done, since to put the idea Into operation. The vote nt tho time ibis amend-' men I was submitted showed that the people of South Carolina desired tbis, change in the government, and the hitch should have been straightened out and the proposition resubinttted I and made effective. It is gratifying to note that such action Is now being urged by a candidate for governor, and we should think that Mr. Feath erstone would be able to make ex cellent use of the proposition in com mendation and furtherance of bis I candidacy."- -Charleston Evening Post Soreness of tbe muscles, whether In- ' duccd by violent exercise or injury, quickly rolh ved by tho tree nppli atlon of Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment Is equally valuable for mus cular rheumatism, and always affords quick relief. Sold by 1.aureus Drug Co. Card of Thanks. To the good people of Waterloo, 1 take this method of thanking all of my relatives, neighbors and friends for tho many kindness and courtesies shown in the sickness and death of my beloved busband. Your kindness will ever be remembered and appreciated. May God bless you all. Respectfully, Mrs. II WllCUtt. Waterh.o, duly 5th 1910 BTATEM EXT Of the Condition of The Hank of i.au reus. Located at 1.aureus, S. ('., at the Close of business June 80, 1910. RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts.$233,860.42 Overdrafts. 1,843.56 Hanking House. 2,800.00 Other Real Estate owned, 1,326.75 Furniture and Fixtures. .. 1,714.00 Due from Hanks and Hank ers. 19,587.72 Currency. 699.00 Gold. 1,290.00 Silver and other Coin. .. 2,430.48 Checks and Cash Items. .. '.iSL'.r..". Total.$260,534.5S Li Ann ities: Capital Stock Paid In. .,$ 50.000.00 Surplus Fund. 30,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid. 12.435.33 Due to Banks and Bankers, 1.156.54 Dividends I'npaid. 08.00 Individual Deposits subject to Check. 41.034.30 Savings Deposits. 11,578.97 Time Certificates of Deposit 24,672.99 Cert Hied Checks. 7."..00 Cashier's Checks. 13.45 Notes ami Hills Rediscount ed. 10,000.00 Hills Pnynble, including Cer tificates for Money Hoi-. rowed. 52, -"no. no Total.$266,534.58 state of South Carolina County of Laurens. bs. Before me came H. K. Alken, cash ier of tbe above named bank, who. be g duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a trim condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. II. K. AI KEN. Sworn to and subscribed before me. this .".tii day of July 1910. j. J. Adams, Notary Public. S. C. Correct?Attest: O. B. Simmons, R, T. Dunlap. W. It. Rlchey, Directors. slie.ht ( in on my lower Hp. which was really caused by an old wound being struck. I am unmarked. I am in shape to battle again tomorrow if it were necessary. ?one tiling I must give Jeffries credit for is the game battle he made. II.- came back at me with the heart of a true fighter. No man can say I hat lie did not do his best." CANDIDATES' ANNOUNCEMENTS. 8 For Governor. I beg to announce my candidacy for the office of Qovernor, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of the State. Campaign promises are easily made. My purpose is, if elected, to give the people a plain, honest and business like administration. Of course 1 shall advocate good roads, good schools and good government, my altitude as to the same being well known to the public for ninny years. I consistently advocated prohibition and was among the first to give money ami lend Influence to push that move ment more than twenty years ago. As a business man my chief aim, it elected, will be to conduct a State government along business lines. 45-Ct F. H. HYATT. For The Legislature. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the legislature from Laurens county, pledging myself to abide by the rules and regulations of the Dem ocratic primary. Dr. M. EDWARDS. At the request of friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives and promise to abide by the result of the Demo cratic primary election. W. R. RICHEY I am a candidate for reelection to the house of representatives from Lau rens county, and hereby pledge my self to abide the result of the Demo cratic primary. .1 AR ED D. SULLIVAN. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for reelection to the legislature from Laurens county, pledging myself to abide the rules and regulations gov erning the Democratic primary elec tions. R. DUNK DOYD. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. .1. ARCHIE WILLIS I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Represcntr.tives from Laurens county: subject to the results of tin- Democratic primary election. .1. II. MILLER M. D. I hereby announce myself a candi date from Laurens county for the House of Representatives subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. CLARENCE CUNINGH UL For County Treasurer. I respectfully announce my candi dacy for tin1 oflice of county treasurer, my nomination being subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary. \V. K. WASHINGTON i 1 I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the oillce of county treasurer, pledging myself to abide by the result of the Demo cratic primary election. .1. D. MOCK, I hereby announce myself as a can didate for nomination to the office ol county treasurer, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary election. ROSS D. YOUNG. For Supervisor. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for reelection to the office of supervisor of Laurens COlinty, subject to all the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. If elected I shall endeavor to render faithful ser vice. Respectfully H. B. HUMBERT. For County Commissioner. I announce myself a candidate for the oflice of County Commissioner for Haaren county subject to all the rules of the Democratic primary election. If elected will try to do my honest duty. W. B. FULLER. I hereby announce my candidacy for reelection as a member of the board of county commissioners, subject to the rubs of the Democratic primary. T. Me. ROPER. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office oi comity commissioner for Laurens county subject to rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary. W. F. DAI LEY. Far Connlj Auditor. 1 am a candidate for the office of auditor for Laurens county, my nomi nation being subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. W. T. DORROII. I or Superintendent of HdllCntlon. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for reelection to the otllCO of county superintendent of education of Laurens county, subject to the rules of the I leniocrnl Ic prime ry. GEO. L, PITTS. For Probate Judge. Wo are authorized to announce the name of 0. G. Thompson as a candi date for the oflice of Probate .ludge. subject to tue rules ot the Democratic primary. l or Magistrate. I am a candidate for renomnination to tin- oflice of magistrate for Laurens township, in the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide the results of the same. JOHN M. HC DO ENS. The State campaign has gotten well opened, and the fact is being demon strated at every meeting that there are some candidates that should be sat on so hard that similar dllSgUStltlg exhibitions of spite work and malice would be former discouraged. Politics must be kept clean, and tiie cleansing process is in the hands of the voters. ? Press ?and Standard. When the Stomach fails to perform its functions, the bowels become de ranged, the liver and the kidneys con gested causing numerous diseases. The Stomach and liver must be restored to n healthy condition and Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can be depended upon to do it. Easy to take and most effective. Sold by Lau rens Drug Co. COM id l o HOPKINS' ON Saturday, July 9 FOR BARGAINS Sale is Still Going On The Biggest Bargains You Ever Saw . L. Hopkins Laurens; South Carolina DAVIS-ROPER CO. S MONSTER Mill End Sale Will come to a close Saturday Night, July 9th. We have hundreds of exceptional values to offer those who take advantage of the last few days that are left of this Honster Honey-Saving Sale. Stop and give this a thought, it is your best op portunity to supply your wants in Staple and Re 1 i a b I e M e rc!i a n d i se. Men Boys Department Shoes in all kinds at Mill find Prices. Men's and Boys' Shirts at Mill End Prices. Boys' Knee Pants at Mill End Prices. Men's and Boys1 Hats at Mill End Prices. Ladies Department Corsets and Hosiery at Alill End Prices. Towels, Table I .inen and Sheets at Mill End Prices. Ladies1 Muslin Underwear at Mill End Prices. Ladies' Wash Suits and Wail ts at Mill End Prices. This is your golden opportunity. Don't let it slip by without getting your wants and necessities supplied. We have the goods that you want and at the right prices. Davis-Roper Company LAURENS, S. C.