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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
Immortal CAMEL in China

The Imperial Canal in China is
the longest and largest in the
world. 1t is over 1000 miles long.
The Erie Canal in this cou, Try, is
$50! miles long; the Ohio Canal,
Cleveland to Portsmouth, 342; the
Miami and Eric, Cincinnati to Tole-
do, POI; the Wabash and Erie,
Evansville to Ohio line, 374. The
largest ship canal in Europe is the
great North Holland Canal, Com
pleted in 1925, 125 feet wide at the
water surface, 81 feet wide at the
bottom, and has a deprh of % feet;
it extends from Amsterdam TO the
Helder, 81 miles. The Caledonia
Canal in Scotland has total length
Of 60 miles, including three lakes.
The Suez Canal is SO miles long, Of
which 66 miles are actual canal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20

1t is said that the nations Of the
earth speak about ninety different
dialccts.Bu these dialects can be
traced to Il much smaller number
Of languages. All these languages
are divided into three classos name
ly,the Indo-Gcrmanic, which en-
braces the ancient classical langua-
gcs and those Of modern Europe;
the Sanscrit, which embraces ali
the various languages Of Indi, and
the Semitic, which embraces the He
brew, Chaldaic, Syriac, Arbic, etc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
with tears in his eyes as b

With tears III his eyes as y
as horse-chestnuts, and pleading
piteously in the extreme, a poor
passenger from Europe entrcated
a New York Inspector of Customs
to let the struggled goods pass,
beseeching him to accept $3.50 for
his trouble. But the Inspector
went ~sternly on the thorny path of
duty, and when the passenger dis
covered that the Inspector vas
deaf it was too late.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
-Richburg and Bolivar, tv

-Richburg and Bolivar, two
towns in the Alleghaney oil-fclds
of New York, sprung up like mush-
rooms, and in 1882 there was about
them the loveliness of Leadville at
its best. Now their glory is gone
forever. Their rails, once bright
under hurrying wheels, arc but
streaks of dust, the big hotels have
hooting owls for guests, and stray
bears come and sniff at the deserted
streets, There is no longer water
on the troubled streams that froth
and foam over the rocks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
.uIybon ian on.o toLag M

-"Whcn n Ian once takes up
prohibition" observes Il esteemed
contemporary, Col. Henry Waiter
son, of the Louisville Courier .Tott7-
nal, In considering whether a man
can be u Democrat and a Prohibit
ZIONIST at the same time, Che is apt.
to become a,fanatic on the subject
and sacrifice his party and all
questions Of policy and principie.3
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20

1t is asserted that Jay Gould
has not tasted whiskey for over n
quarter of u century. He took a
drink once when he was a sur
veyor, got his figures mixed in con-
sequence, and resolved never to
drink whiskey again
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
Photographer.

Having located in the Fowler
building, Over the stores OF John D
Sncahan, for the purpose of taking
Photographs and Ferrcotypes, and
also Copying and Enlarging, | am
prepared to give you satisfaction,
having had ton years experience.
Call and get Il shadow before the
substance fades.
Pictures taken on acloudy as well
rs a fair day.
j. r. GIAXENER
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20

The Anderson JOurnuJ has dis
cardcd the patent outside and is
now printed on II new Campbell
press. May it continue to show
signs Of the prosperity it deserves.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
A step in the 1sisht direction.

A Step in the Right Direction.
From the action7of the Trustees
OF the South Carolina University
in adding an agricultural chemist
to the corps Of professors in that
institution, it would seem that
they have not entirely abandoned
the agricultural department.. The
day is not far distant when farm
ers!of the South will realize tho
Importance Of studying agriculture
AZ q science.
We might write column upon
column upon. the practical valucsof
agricultural chemistry, and while
everyone would admit the correct
ness Of the position, perhaps it
would lead no one to seek this
knowledge for himself.
One good agricultural school will
do more for the country, if proper
ly conducted, than anything else.
Let the young men Of the State
study farming as a profession; let
them give it the attention they
would medicine or law; let them
learn to analyze their soil, to know
the value of different fertilizers.
This Is an age that demands that
our young men shall pursue the
useful as we'll as the ornamental
branches of learning.
The utilitarian spirit is gaining
ground, and, while we do not dis
parage liberal education, yet we
must recognize the fact that a
State University is designed to
give higher education to thosowho
are not able to obtain it elsewhere,
and 1t should be made to instruct
ali classes.
This department OF the South
fna University 81 la accord
ML ML AL A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20

MI. MORRISON recommended the
Chaplain OF the House OF Repre-
scntativcs rs 80 man who feared
God, loved his fcllow-man and
voted the Democratic ticket"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
The MOTnlOnS.

JUST ut this time Congress is
greatly concerned over the Nor
mon question. Indeed, this is an
important question, and it has ut
all times demanded the Thoughtful
consideration OF the wiseSt and
most patriotic statesman. That
Mormonism is wrong; nay, that
such practices as they allow
are the greatest curse thai
can blight tho morals Of
any community, all + ready to
admit, yet after the repeated cf-
forts TO eradicate the evil by lcGis-
~lation, it stands to-day as a re-
ligious denomination, recognized
as such in the charter which Con-
grcss granted. Polyga1ny Is an Of
fence against the law, an outrage
upon dccency and an insult to our
civilization. 1t is Il crime, and
every person who is found guilty,
should be punished accordingly.
We have no sympathy whatever
with the MormOnS, but whenever a
church, acting under the provisions
Of it's charter, has acquired proper
ty, it matters not what may be it's
tenets, any attempt to C~onhScate
that property, or to convert 1t to
other uses, we consider Il danger
Gus precedent. This is what The
United States is trying to do.
Such q course would lead to greater
disaster than all the wealth Of
India, spent in missionary work
by the mormon could accomplish.
Such an act is without n parcllcl.
since the Crusadcs.
If, from the history Of the past
we can learn n fact, it is that re-
ligious freedom is the ground
work upon which civil liberty must
rest. This is recognized by
the trainers Of our constitution,
and yet, because the Nor
mons differ from us in belief,
they must be deprived OF their
vested property. If their religion
lea Is them to commit crime, pun
ish them; not on account of their
religion, but because they have
committed an offence against the
laws of the land.
When once Congress declares a
religious sect to be in error and
unworthy to manage the property
which it has acquired, who can
tell the result? 1t is un-Amcrican,
un-democratic, unjust, and an act
of tyranny.
The Edmonds Act has been
declared constitutional BY the
Court of last resort and to-day those
Of the Mormans who persist in the
practice Of polygamy are being
tried, convicted and punished as
fastas the machinery ofthc Criminal
Courts will allow. Whatever may
be the religious views, II mar or q
set Of men may entertain, when
ever such beliefs lead them to
commit acts that are injurious 10
society, the constitution will not
protect them. They should be, and
they are punished. Stillas Church,
the Mormons have rights that the
constitution does protect. One is
that they.shall w property in ia
manner prescribed by their church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
SURE CURE,

MOUTH WASH AND DENTlFKlCE.
Cures Bleeding Gums, Ulcers, Sore
Mouth, Sore Throat, ClctnScs the Tcrtn
aud / uriiIus the Breath. Used and rec
oiAHcndcu by leading dentist. Pre-
pared by Drs. j. Il. & ". K. HOLMES,
Dentist, Macon, Ga. For sale by all
drugglt and DENTIST, and iii laurcns by
Or. +. Is. tONNOK. 2D-ly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
GREENVILLE & COLUMBIA
RAILROAD.

On aud after Jan. 10, 1856, Passenger
Trains will run as herewith indicated
upon this road and it's branches.
Daily, except sundays.
No. Sup PASSENGER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20

j. r. GLAZENER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-01-20
SOUTH CAROLINA RAILWAY
COMPANY.

CoMMESCISG SUNDAY NoYEMBER ~,
1895, at 9.i5 n. NJ, Passenger Trains will
run as follows, "iGastcrn timo:"
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
Gone West.

Charles W, Long takes this method
Of informing his patrona and tho pub
lie generally that he has removed his
shop to tho west side Of tho public
square, where he will continue TO do
all kinds of work in tin, copper and
sheet iron on short notice and reason
able terms, Roofing and gathering a
speciality
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

See the announcement OF Frank B.
Durham, who this week comes to the
front as candidate for county survey
or, Frank is a good, practical sur
veyor and has had sufficient expert
ence in surveying in this section to
understand all the points. He has
some fine recommendations from par
ties where he has formerly worked,
which can be seen on application.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
Laundry.

| have made arrangements with
Mrs. jackson by which she and | will
run the laundry owned by her, and
we will bo glad to have the patronage
Of the people of San Saba aud vicinity.
We propose to do good work and at
IA low prices as good work can be
done. Clothes will be called for each
week and delivered as soon as done.
BEN ADAMS.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
For the Ea

We have all the recent lea. .es
Of Dros Goods, such as light s ner
Silks, Piquets, Lawns, Swissei etc.
We have also the hnest assortm, at of
beautiful Prints ever soon in tho west.
In Notions, We have tho leading nov
elties and can please the ladies of
every class at prices below the roach
Of all csmpohtion. Do not fail TO call
and SEQ our goods. They were bought
with y special reference to this market
by our Mr.. Tom Ward In person, and
no has studied the wants Of the mar
kst until ho knows what the ladies Of
this section desire.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

a. j. Oliver says it was too late to
plant corn after last Monday. How
ever, those farmers who are yet be-
hind with their work should not be
discouraged because Uncle Jack Is
done planting.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

A peat residence, containing fur
rooms, besdes dining room aud kileh
on, two good ehimneys, barn and all
necessary ou.'housea. Situated on
Wallace street near tho business part
Of town WIN be sold alta bargain.
Apply 70 ALLISON 4 MARs,s.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
Farm for sale.

One Of the most desirable farms in
the county will be sold reasonably. rs
acres in thorough cultivation. Nearly
60 acres in well enclosed pasture, plen-
ty of good timber, a never failing well
of good water, fine orchard of about
$50 choice trees one-third of which are
now bearing, good fences, good gates,
new frame house of Ave rooms. gall
leries, etc. Apply to s. b. Howard, or
this office.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
TO Whom il HAY roncern.

l hereby revoke all deputation.
given by me, and those holding same
will please take notice of Same having
been revoked, except the dcputa.ions
of d. r. Harkey aud c. NJ. Solph.
j VI, Harley,
Sheriff San Saba County.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
The College


faculty facilities the
The San Saba delightfully."- located elevated plain half mile south
hundred The
Of the The healthnns the
with the latest approved school furniture Additional improvements will
be made during the
Only will the intellect
training Of the the orderly of the college, cheerful
obedience these will he required
Morality Christian principles will ncatd but eforwhat
o
divided will
should beginning
EXPENSES.
Primary e2O0 Music, month 500
Freahm class
eandJu eel
Sen MO class 81 onrd perm
Standing
them rapidly is consistent with thoronghness r,
workings We shall
them the teachers maintaining discipline and securing regular
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Several new civil cases have recent.
Is been fled for the attention Of the
ensuing term OF the district court.
Also some new criminal cases have
been prepared for the docket.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

A fine rain fell Monday night, no.
companied by quite shower Of hail
The weather has since been fair and
pleasant and vegetation is sprinsing
up in all directions.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

The Ward & Potter Ranch on Cold
Creek There aro three small farms,
two good farm houses, several large
springs Of never falling water, and an
abundance OF stock water, grass lands
and farming lauds. II you want tho
hest ranch Ia San Saba county, with a
perfect llllc, aud az ,he pgioe Of Wild
laudi here 10 yuur chance. This ranch
with all improvements viii ho snld al
stOo por acre Mum nr sotp nv rir
rrsf or rNr, i--t
Arrsos a MAnts.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Mrs. Samantha Brownlee died at the
residence of John Mcneil, few miles
west of town, March llth, 1886. She
was buried at China creek schoolhouse
the l2th, Her funeral will be preach
ed the third Sunday in April at the
China creek school house by DIR. C. s.
Reeves. Tho public is cordially In
vited TO attend.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

II, II, Smith is still busily engaged
at tho old stand making first.class
pictures of every character, and selling
rustic frames at prices which produce
astonishment. If you need any frames
or Photographic work give him a call.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Allison & Martin will advertise all
lands placed in their hands for sale
free of cost to the seller. No charges
of any kind will be made unless sale
is effected Ifyou want to buy or sell
give them q call.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
CHURCH nCTORY,

EApTIST. Services every Sunday morning
sad evenipr f. W. Holemnn, Pastor.
!. AfETHoDIsr.-Scrvie every sunday morn
ing and evening. f. S. jackson, Pastor
CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Regular Meeting lst
and 8rd Sundays OF each month and Saturday
night before. ]. 5. Brady, Pastor.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Richard was in town few days this
week. He is now devoting his time to
hunting cows, and those who have so
anxiously cIomored Tor the produc-
lions Of his facile pom are informed
that he is too busy looking after his
cattle interests to write for the county
paper. Thoy will hear from him, how
ever, 10 the sweet bye and bye.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Tho NJ, T. Jones Lumber Co has q
fine stock Of everything in the lumber
line at Montyale and Lampasas, Their
reputation for good material and fair
dealing is well established. When
you need lumber call on them,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

The odd Fellows arc already max
ing preparation for tho proper cele-
bration of their anniversary. 1t is
probable that they will have grand
picnic about the LIST of May.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

The Justice of precinct No. |, has
been quite Ousy so1-5Ial dnyo this week
hearing testimony in regard to cruelty
to animals. Several cases of interest
have been before him. One Of them
was prosecuting for The killing of q
four. bit dog. The trial in this Gaze
lasted more than two days and was
finally appealed to the district court.
The costs have already been consider
ably more than fifty dollars.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Several men, heavily armed, were
upon the streets of San Saba Wedncs
day evening, They said they were
looking for horse thief, but parties
who made inquiry failed to learn the
name of the supposed thief or the
name Of tho persons who were hunting
him.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
springopening.
ANNOUNCEMENT
EXTRAORDINARY.

With the opening Of the present
season, We have selected our goods
with moro than ordinary caro-. and We
arc now prepared to please tho most
fsstidious purchaser In all lines of
goods, for spring and summer wear.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

There will be sPe..ai services Easte
ut the Methodist church.
f. s. JACKSON.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

have just received large Invoice
of eastern oastom made boots, shoes
aud .lippors for gentlemos Il Sou
need anything 20 tMs line call on me,
DO not fofget that am still making
the beet hand made boots and shoes Ia
che west, = uumHrrrsFN.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Jndge-A. b. Hayworth.
Clerk-W. A. Wilson.
Attonoy-J. r. Walters.
Sheriff.. NJ. Harkey.
rreasurcr-J. @. Rogan.
Atsessor-John Kelly.
Iurveyor-W. l.. Hayes.
inspector of hides and Animals-James
pnflemyre.
Justice, precinct No /, j, w. Thomas.
Justice, precinct No. 3. ID. S. Hanna.
Justice, precinct No, A. Seth NJ. Moore
Justice, precinct No. 6, j; l.. Matlock'
County Commissioncrs-H + Walker
Sim Whitfield, d Hanna, 5 NJ Moore.
Commissioners court meets the second
Mondays in February, May, August and
November.
Justice Thomas, precinct No. /, holds
ssurt the last Monday in each mouth
Justice Hanna, precinct No. 3. holds
court the third Monday in eoch month
Justice Moore, precinct No. a, holds
court the fourth Saturday in each MONTH
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

NOW is YOUR TIME to buy San
Saba real estate cheap-money, cattle
or horses will buy it. Three reslden-
ces, one business house and lot. Call
for particulars. BuRLEsoS g. HARRIS.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Some valuable real estate will be
sold next Saturday, the 9th inst, ut
public cutlery. See the Trustees Sale
notice as it appears on the fourth page
of this issue.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

A. Duggan, the leading commercial
traveller of this section, will fad a
pleasant surprise in the form fans
pound boy awaiting his arrival on hiS
return from his present trip. Mother
and child doing we'll.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

JOm PRINTING Of all kinds executed
at this office with neatnesa and dispatch,
aud at reasonable rates
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Tom Thaxton was in town Tueeday
evening, lie says that boy of his ia a
darling. Of one thing we are sure,
and that is, Tom ia proud Of that boy,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Sheepmen report their focks ms
fariug badly, the ewes having little or
no nourishmcnt for the lambs. Some
of the leading sheep rnisers say they
have lost half tho lambs of the present
crop. We hope they may have better
success in the future,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Announcements are rather slow
about coming in. You had better let
the people know what you intend to
do. They are anxioasly waiting for
the announcement Of candidates SO
that they can set ON the fence and dis
cuss the political situation adysedly.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

DR.. N. Ketchum g. Jno Kelley, drug
gists, San Saba, Texas.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

staple goods of every character in
an endless variety at Murray Il Nc
Councils.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

John Mcneil, one Of the prominent
farmers of China creek, was n pleasant
caller at the News office Tuesday.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Kirkpatrick g. Peeler want all the
the hides in the country. See them
before selling.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Ira J. Bowman says he would like a
little trade from every body, and big
trade altogether. Call and see him.
a nice farm near San Saba, worth
50, 400, will be exchanged for cattle,
to be delivered in the spring.
j. II. MARTIN.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

have about l2j bales of sheaf oats
which will sell at bargain, either
delivered at San Saba or Mt my place
> miles below town. Orders through
tho postoiiicc will receive attention.
w. X. RAY.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

DR., James F. Tucker, agent for d.
p. simmons marble works, was In
town several days this week. lie is
in quite feeble health, but much stron-
ger now than when he first arrived
hero.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Cash or groceries for hides.
IRA BOWMAN.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

LoV& Low have establishes house
at brentwood and arc carrying a
largo stock Of machinery at that place.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Wooden ware and crockery at Gray
Is Billiards..
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
ADvnRr1s1Nci RATms,

ADVERTISING RATES..
One inch, one year, 1000
Two inches one year, 800
Three inches, one year, 300
Four inches, one year, 5000
column, one year, 6OOO
One coulmn, one year, 10000
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS, Il per
inch for first insertion, and 50 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Local NOTICES, 10 cents line each in
,ertion, but no local notice will be inscr-
he'd for less than so cents.
Jon PRINTING must be paid for on de-
livery, and transient advertisements in
advance.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Our new prints were selected with
extra care. Call and see them.
MURRAY g. MCCONNELL.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1886-03-20

Buy the Old Reliable Mitchell veg
on for II has been tested over so
Toars.