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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
THE cause of the death of the

THE cause of the death of the
Mahdi vas Mt first stated to be
smallpox, and certain Europeans
who were with him when lie was
taken sick are said to have made
this diagnosis of his malady. 1t is
certain that the progress of the
very rapid. From the descriptions
of persons coming from the
vicinity of Omdurman it is believed
that he died of spotted typhus-
caused by the neglect to inter the
dead after the fall of Khartoum-
and not of smallpox. The consc-
quenccs of his death may prove to
be important, though it would be
as much an error to that
his warfare against the Christian
world will be ended by that event
as 1T would have been i'm G32 to as
sumo that MOhummcd'S death was
to be the end of Islam. 1t will be
the recalled that some months agO
the Mahdi appointed four KhalifS,
the first Abdullah, the second Os-
man Digna, the third II Soudancsc,
whose name was not reported at
\ the time, and the fourth El SEN
Ouissi, who declined the honor. Alb
dullah, who is described as "thc
most able and clever of the right
hand men of the mahdi," has now
proclaimed himself ruler. He Ia
hors, however, under the disad-
vantage of being the Shcikh of an
insignificant tribe. The Shcikhs of
the great tribes decline to rccog-
nize him as the Prophets true sue
ce%sor, and their refusal has led to
disturbances.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
carolina's Great summer Resort.

CaroiihaS Sreat summer Resort.
Glenn Springs is fast becoming
the favorite resort for all who are
in quest of either health or plea
sure. 1t Is useless to say anything
i'm regard to the medicinal qualities
ofthe water. From the number of
persons i'm this community who
have visited the Springs and used
the water, it is well known to be a
specific for Il great number of dis
eases
We have just returned from Il
short visit to Glenn's, and, from
personal observation and convcr-
sation with those who are there for
health, we can say, that the effect
of the water is simply wonderful.
To those who have suffered for
years from diseases that have baf-
fled the skill of physicians, it sell
dom fails to give speedy relief,
and all who arc in II low state of
health, find Il visit to Glenn Springs
highly beneficial.
There are now owe n hundred
and fifty persons there, and it is
not uncommon to have from thirty
to fifty arrivals i'm one day.
The hotel, under the manage
mcrt of Mcssrs. SIMPSON & SIMp-
son, is gradually growing in favor.
Every comfort is provided for their
guests, and those who simply de-
sire rest and recreation will find
unlimited amuSemcnts. GLENN'S
has no railroad yet, but it has Il
daily mail, Il daily hack-line from
Spurtunburg and Woodruff, and di-
rect communication with the out
side world by means of telephone
to Spartanburg, which is certainly
great advantage. Capt. PEARSON
is now engaged in surveying the
route for the railroad. 1t is hoped
that the Georgia Central will take
this short line, which can be built
from Il station OF the q. l.. & = to
Glenn Springs, Il distance of only
nine miles, without crossing any
stream, and ut II small cost. 1t
would surely prove Il valuable
feeder to the Central Road. The
fare from passengers would amount
to more than S15,O00 each season,
besides the fright. The proprictors
of Glenn Springs have, during the
past year, paid more than $1,000 in
freight on empty bottles from the
factory, in which to ship the water,
besides that which Is paid by those
who buy the water, which is being
shipped to every part of the United
States.
OF course what attracted as most
during III stay at the springs was
the young ladies, but for fear we
might write al mtnitum, we will
touch lightly upon this subject.
Suffice it to say, we cannot remem-
Der ever having met more charm
ing young ladies, nor have we
evcrhad a more pleasant visit.
and only regret that it had to be
SO short.
There will be Il grand tourna-
mcnt at Glcnn's on the 3rd of Sep
TENDER, and we advise all who de-
sire to have IL good time, to "takc it
in"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The owner of Grants birth
place has an enclosure around 1t,
and permits no n to enter the
premises except on the payment
OF IL fec of fifteen cents. Not long
ago the old house was newly rooted,
and the old shingles saved.
These the owner is turning into
money by selling them to visitors
at five cents "a single. Bricks
picked up around the yard are sold
at fifty cents apiece, and they find
plenty of buyers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

During II game between the
Atlanta and Nashville base ball
clubs ut Atlanta, on Saturday,
licnckc, first bascman of the Allan
tas, Knocked Al ball and al for first
base. lie collidcd on the base with
the Nashville bnseman who was
reaching for the ball. IIcncke was
struck in the stomach by the others
knee and died next morning, his
liver having been rupturcd. He
was % years old and leaves q wife
and two children.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
a Fuss About u Zine.

There is trouble i'm Augugta be-
tween the city recorder and the
city council. City Recorder Foster
fined IL liquor dealer 5000 for keep
ing his bar-room open on Sunday.
Council remittcd$150 ofthe penalty.
The recorder has requested the
mayor to designate some one else
to act i'm his place until he can AZ
certain whether council has the
right to remit the penalties i'm
posed by him. III be has he will at
once resign. Ifho hNs pot he will
see that his sentence Is enforced
zardlcss of council. TbcrceQrdcr
ted by the council,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

There is a social reign of terror
in England, the society for the sup
preston of vice and the salvation
army having taken up the Pail
Mall Gazette exposures and threat
ened to reveal the names of uii the
men implicated. During the de-
bate I'm the House Of Commons on
the bill to raise the age of consent
In minors, Mr.. Calian accused Sir
Vernon Harcourt Of having, while
home secretary, designed to sup
press the prosecution Gf Mrs. JEFF
ferries, and followed this statement
by bringing into the lobby Of the
house, the former doorkeeper of
Mrs. ~Jeffcrics' house, in order to
identify any members who were
habItucs of that place.
The doorkccper, it is reported,
recognized Sir Vernon, the Mar
quis of harrington, Mr.. Chaplin
and many others. Mr.. Callan has
given notice that at the next scs-
sion he will make Il motion to the
effect that the conduct of Sir Yer
non HarcOurt i'm connection with
the Mrs. JefferieS case units him
to again occupy the position of
home secretary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The DcnOminational Colleges.

The conference Of representa-
tives of tho UNCONVENTIONAL Col
leges of Carolina will take place I'M
the city of Grccnvillc on Thursday,
August y, at s O'clock =. NJ. The
following gentlemen were chosen
to represent the several Institu-
tons: Prof. w. w. Duncan and
Hon. w. *. Blake, Wofford Col
lege; Prof. William Hood and Gen.
II. II. Hemphill, Erskine College;
Prof. q. w. Holland and Hon. W.
\. Sigh, Newbcrry College; Hon.
f.. ID. Murray and James A. Hoyt,
Furman Cniversity.-Grepnrittc
NcWS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The Faith Cure.
(NcW6eIpy Ucruid ana Nprs.)

%'' " tftI ut" NJftf 4NINS.
a correspondent writing from
JOhnston'S to the Columbia Re0-
istPI' says:
| write this morning simply to
confirm the article copied i'm the
Register some time ago from the
MOnitor in reference to the faith
cure in our town. / called to- see
Mrs. Morgan yesterday and find
her more improved than when that
article was written. ! wish I
could write her story as she tells it,
straightforward, plain yet con
vincing. She says: "Do you de-
mand proof that am improved?
See here" and throws n hand over
her head that has lain useless at
her side for over three years and u
half, or again kicking out her foot
which has been moved by another
for equally as long. Her spine was
fearfully crooked, so much that she
could put a pillow under her back
and not touch it; now 1t is per-
fectly straight. Mrs. Morgan has
not walked IL step for years until
within the past few days, but she
fully expects to walk to church
very soon, being able now to walk
owe the house by resting one finger
OH her daughter. She remarked
to us yesterday that ~ lack the
weight of one anger of having per-
feet faith" Truly all things are
possible to- him that believeth.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

There is no use trying to deny
the fact that our country is in a
bad condition financially. With
several successive bad crops and
II thousand other h]indranccs, our
farmers have made very little
progress in the last few years.
However much we may desire n
different state of affairs, yet the
bald Tact appears that Il country
Is almost destitute Of money. Be-
ginning with the Lien Law, almost
every conceivable cause for this
has been assigned. 1t il q notable
fact that as soon rs anything is
seen to go wrong, whether it be in
the social, moral, financial, politi-
cal or domestic sphere, the very
first cause assigned for the trouble
Is, Il defect in the laws. No one,
we presume, will for n moment
question the fact that the Lien
Law, as 1t exists, and rs it is abused,
Is II heavy burden; still it will not
d0 to charge all our troubles to this.
The truth of the matter is this: we
cannot expect the country to be
highly prosperous that pays out
o money than it makes. 1t is
undoubtedly true that cotton must
be depended on az the main source
of money in the Southern States,
but If Il farmers give their whole
time and attention. to this partic-
Mar article and disregard utterly
every other crop and industry,
they will surely find that it costs
more to make the cotton than it is
worth. We must have diversity
Ofindustries. If we give the matter
close attention, there are many
things that IL be successfully
planted, without In the least inter
feriDg with the cultivation of cot
ton. In this way farms can, to
some extent, be made se~lf-sustain-
ing, and in % short time, as n re-
tTsni be seen that very few
III be compelled to give
ar country will gain an
heretofore unknown.
glad to see that far
.he country are be-
the Importance of
es. tits surely
ment, and
faged I'm
fact
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Miss Cleveland has received
an autograph letter from the En-
press of Russia asking her to have
her book translated into Russian
for the benefit OF the Russian wo-
men. More than 12O,OO0 copies of
the book have been sold.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Capt. S. III. Buck, recently APP
pointed Postmaster of New Or
leans, has resigned the Director
Gencraisliip of the new exposition,
but will remain IDirect0r-Gcnerai
OF the old company in liquidation.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

1t is figured up that at forty of
the New York hotels there were
entertained on the day of Grants
funeral S,455 guests. and the re-
ceipts were $lO3,170.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The Rev. j. II. Spcck, n Mctllo-
dist preacher, Of Canton Ga, at
tempted suicicidc on Friday by
using his knife. He was dcrangcd
on the holiness question.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The Marion Star thinks that
Maj. j. B. White would make n
good superintendent of the Eitadci
Academy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The belled buzzard that has
been creating so much excitement
OF late, was bellcd on Ocean Pond,
in 1850, by Cage Emerson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

There were nearly 1000 eases
of cholera I'm Spain i'm onS day and
1,71S deaths. a fatal cas& has ot-
Cured In TOulon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The other day n negro in At
lanta jumped one hundred and four
feet from the top of II building
to the ground and escaped with
trifling bruises
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Mime. Arquellas, who was born
an Irish girl, Is the rcal name of
the bOOk-maker known as "The
Duchess"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The coal miners IN Birming-
ham, Ala, are on IL strike, and %
Italian newcomers arcl In ini. for
carrying concealed weapons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Miss Lula Hurst, now retired
from the stage, Iaments the loss of
of her magnetic power, but all the
same she saved 100000 out of her
exhibitions of the III
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

-Mittcrwonzer IL the bud name
of u good Gcrmaa actor who Is
coming to this country before long.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

The Williamsburg Star is boom
ing Representative Dibblc forAGoy-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The Washington correspondent

The Washington correspondent
Of the NemS 0Hd COurirr, says:
"Mr. II. St0h0 Fnrrow, of South
Carolina, is making II splendid
record, as chief Of IL division in the
SiNth's Auditors Office. Auditor
McCohville says, Mr.. Farrow Is
one ofthe most able and efficient
aS%SiStantS."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

elias DAILY, the Grccnbacker,
has announced himself as II candi-
date for Governor of Iowa.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26

Several days ago Al young man
of this city who "banks" on his
broad and ample brow went over
to the Island. He was very much
tlattcrcd when II car drivcr-one of
the drivers on the S%ullivnn's Island
street rnilway-approached him
and said: "Mr. Smith, YOU look
like Il scholar and l want to refer "A
question in grammar to YOU" Mr..
Smith blushed and offered to settle
any question III grammar that the
driver could ask him. Then fol-
lowed this very funny little little
scene:
Car Driver: "Plcasc tell me would
YOU say, let's YOU and me take IL
drink, or let's you and | take a
drink ?"
Mr.. Smith, promptly and as if
burdcncd with his weight of schol-
arship:) "Lct's you and | take n
drink p"
Car Driver: "Thank you, / don't
care if | do"
Mr.. Smith, Stunned but impressed
by thencat rcjoindcr:) "Wcll, come
On-EOu deserve it,"
The man with the scholarly air
and the a driver with his mouth
stretched from ear to ear repair to
the "soda water stand" together.
Curtain.-Ners ana courier.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1885-08-26
The Modern Hired Man.

eyes, | come in after Il hired
man,"said the old farmer as he
he slipped his ro0t-bccr on the mar
ket yesterday; "but Pvc got dis
guStcd and Shan't try very hard to
lind one"
"What's the matter with hired
men >"
"Too high-toncd and Important
Why, l had one last spring who
rugged up an umbrella over the
pillow SO as not to got tanned, and
he refused to eat with the family
because VIC stuck our knives i'm our
mouths! At the end of Il week he
quit. Sad that labor was cnnobling
and sOforth, but the landscape in
that vicinity offended his taste"
"NrS."
"Wnll, | took ON an other, and he
put on cuffs and polished his boots
before going to work and he quit
ut the end of fortnight, because
we didn't have II pianner i'm the
house. Why, that chap never got
up till ScVrn O'clock and he insisted
on going to the village to get
shaved and pcrfumcd up every
evening.
"The third oncquit me yesterday.
He wanted stained glass i'm his bed
room window. He wanted me to
buy him II guitar. lie wanted to
paint all the roofs red and put pea
green on the corn cribs. He sug-
gested II hog pen with n parlor to
it and he spent two days of my
time trying too &c q way for a
windmill to ,m..~ the cows. |
found hiu writing poetry in the
corn field, and because | spoke up
sharply, he quit the job, polished
up his boots and sent for II coupay
to bring him to the city"
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
Mss Cleveland DIS 10 OK,

George Eliot's poetry and other stu.
dies, by Rose Elizabeth Cleveland.
Price, cloth, 81 so. This il iss Cleve.
lands maiden book, upon which she
has spent much time, care and labor.
1t was written previous to President
Cleveland's accession to the Presiden-
cy. Beautifully bound. Contents :
George Eliot's poetry reciprocity al
truistic faith.
L. II. Stoddard in the New York
World says: Miss Cleveland's ideas
are high, and her self-respec; is great.
The volume shows that she can he what
few women are-critical, and that she
is able TO form an independent opinion.
=. Miss Cleveland's analysis of
the verse of George Eliot in The
Spanish Gipsy," and her comparison OF
that overated and prosy production
with Aurora Leigh proves that she pos
sesses the true critical faculty. {.
Miss Cleveland considers curiously the
verse of George Eliot, and wherein 1t
comes short of Mrs. BrowniDg's verse.
Is 1t in her prosody II is as aultless
as Pope's. There is never syllable
too much or too little in her metres.
The metre of Mrs. Browning is often
slOvenly, and her rhymes always poe
try and music, which that of George
Eliot always lacks. NJ ISIS
Cleveland reaches what 81 few writer's
attlin-style.
This book eau be purchased from
Funk x Waguall's, l. Dey street, New
York
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
The Crime Record

William VESSEL, . saloon keeper OF
youngstown, Ohio, was badly whipped
last Sunday night, in a fight with his
wife. For revenge, he united bulldog
on Monday night and set it at his wife.
The dog tore the flesh from the woman =
limbs ,intiicting wounds that may prove
fatal VESSEL is in jail.
Late on Monday night fght occnr.
red at Kerns' Park, Allentown, betwe cen
Peter Butz and George Fink and VIM.
and Daniel Arm old, in which the latter
was probably fatally cut by Fink, re.
also received severe but not dangerous
wound. The trouble was caused by q
woman. Fink and Butt have fled.
During q session OF the Circuit Court
at Greensburg, Kentucky, on Monday
" Mike" Rogers was shot and killed.
Several weeks ago the "Dowell" faction
besieged the Edwards" faction and
kept them in barn under fire for seve-
raj days. Rogers was member of the
Doweli faction. A number of the Ed
wards party were In town yesterday
and it is supposed that Rogers was
shot by one of them. They were arrest
ed.
In Cincinnati on Monday night,
George Brastop was arrested for being
drunk and disorderly, and was put In q
car to be taken to a police station.
When half, way out the prisoner jumped
from the car and began to run. He
was ordered to halt and, failing to do
SO, officer Hawks shot and killed him.
The officer says he intended to fire in
the air."
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
The water C0mmissf ON.

President Porter presided at the regu-
lar weekly mset,ng of the Il oard OF
Water Commissioners last evening.
The Chi Engineer reported favorably
on the petition of Patrick Dugan and
others, asking for water pipes on But.
ton wood street between Aand b streets,
South Wilmington, and on the petition
of Thomas Huey and Frank j. Ruth,
for water pipes on Linden street be-
tween Franklin and Harrison streets,
and they were granted. S. G.. Simmons
& Brothers petitioned for a fire hydrant
at Tatnall street and the p, w. s. B..
Railroad, and the petition was referred
to the Chief Engineer. The City Treas
urer reported balance in the Union
National Bank Of $40, 17096 to the cred
1t of the commission. The weekly pay
roll, amounting to Ss37.1 was presen.
ted, and an order drawn in favor of the
Chief Engineer for the amount.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
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An ExcalIenf auRRektion

Mayor RhOads Is very much in favor
of letting the boys enjoy themselves,
and for the purpose of atfording them
every facility for bathing, suggests that
the Public Building Com mittee of Coun
Gil have board fence, or other suitable
place, erected on the north bank Of the
Brandywine, above the first dam,
where those who wish to take bath
would be hidden from view while they
undressed, and put on their swimming
tights. The idea is goo1, and should
be acted on ; other cities have public
baths, and this will be an inexpensive
way of supplying this city with q simi.
lar convenience, and there is no doubt
but such place would be used, especi-
ally of evenings, by children of larger
growth
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
4uelIfng . Revolt.

the eighty prisoners at the Kings county
penitentiary, which began lass week
promised TO go TO work today if further
punishment was stopped, and Warden
Green concluded 10 trust them. While
he was out the prisoners became disor-
derly, one Of their leaders, Thos. Tivey,
alias John McGone. melting them from
his cell to murder the keepers. When the
warden returned he stationed his keep.
ers near the other cells, with orders to
shoot any prisoner who poked his head
out. He then took Tivey from his cell
and gave him twelve lashes. After
wards all the prisoners went 10 work.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
Petty ThfaYfnr

Thomas F.. Moore. who ocenpies the
Cieahen farm, near Jhe toi- gate, nu
the Newport pike, cenpia2ns o: the an
ncyances experienced from Ltespassers.
Some OF them even Visit Las pota' Q
patch, pul, up the vines and carry off
the potatoes. He thrtaJeps 70 give
some of these depreiatoEs dose OF bucl,
shot if they continue 20 repea- their
acts. They are now fo.ewarned. an,,
they should cease their visits or no,
complain of the copseu uences tha. NAV
follow. Other residents in the vicinity
are also annoyed by trespassers, and an
appeal to the law should be made.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
Greatness.

We are accustomed to think that
greatness always denotes exceptional
powers; yet most of the worlds great
men have rather been distinguished by
an invincible determinations to work
out the best that was within them. They
have acted, spoken, or thought accord.
ing to their own natures and judge.
ment. without any waveriug hesitation
as to the probable verdict of the world.
They were loyal to the truth that was
In them, and had faith in its ultim ate
triumph; they had a mission to fulfill,
and 1t did Iot occur to them to pause or
to falter.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
For T0lc h ester nench.

There is no doubt but the excursion
of Asbury M. +. Church to Tolchester
Beach, on Thursday, August 9Th, will
be grand success. Only eight hun.
dred tickets will be sold. and up to this
morning over one half this limited
number had been disposed of. The
boat secured by the committee OF ar.
rangement is one of the finest and fast
est on the Chesapeake Bay, and as
Colchester is one of the most delightful
places within reach of this city, every
body will wapt to go, and it is probable
tickets will be at q premium as the
time draws near. They can be had
now at the church every night, as long
as they last
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
A ADefrauding Postmaster.

A Washington Telegram says that q
Deputy Post. master in town in Maine
is now IN Jail for defrauding the gov.
erument TO The extent of 81, 42S in two
years by making false returns OF the
number OF stamps cancelled. He
refuses TO give up his ill.gotten spoils,
and the Post OH Department will be
obliged to begin proceedings to recover
the defalcat.0n from the Post aster,
who is represented to be an honest
old farmer. 1t was shown that he
allowed his deputy to run the Office
and give him all the salary and fees,
no. keeping anything for himself"
Daily Republican., 1885-07-22
Ano,ncr AGED uan,s Dea,n.

John + wing died a few days since at
his home in Chester, while sitting in
his chair. He WAS T0years of age, an d
for many years lived on the Brandy.
wine near Benry Clay. and was sm.
ployed as a spinner in the cotton mills
Oh that stream. His remains will be
brought to this city aud inferred in
Green Hill Cemetery.