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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

often enables criminals in cities
where that class abounds, to es-
cape conviction by smuggling one
of their number on the jury; it is
an incentive to bribery and corrup-
ton; it is a fertile source of false
verdicts md n relic of barbarism
and superstition that ought to be
abolished"
In an able article by the Hon. III.
Is. Brown, of Detroit, Michigan. on
judicial Independence, published
in The American Law Review tor
September and October, A. d.,
1889, he remarks in conclusion: an
civil cases, both in Old and New
England, trial by jury seems by a
kind of common consent to be fall
ing into disuSe. "A step, which L
regard AS Il very decided one in adj
vance, has been taken by two or
three States by abollshing the rule
of unanimity and permitting Il YER
dlct by the consent of nine. This
Will obviate Il vast number of dis
agreements by eliminating the
man who has been approached,
and the man Of oblique perceptions
to be found upon almost every jury
who car never see things as otners
@ them"
In Il letter TO him, Judge Sabin,
of the federal court of Nevada, re-
marks: 81 have had several years
experience in Nevada, while at the
bar, of the practical working of the
rule, and l wholly approve of it. l
10 not fhinl- that ntthn, ~, H,,
the people would consent to go
back to the former rule of unanim-
ity of verdict. In this State, Cali
f~ornia) the rule has been in effect
about ten years, l think. In neither
State has it ever been sought to re-
store the old rule. l do not pre-
sumo it ever will be restored or de-
sired" He further remarks in ia
Vor of the new rule: "In refusing
the verdict of nine against three,
1T Gems to me we are very illogi-
cal, if not irrational, as we give to
the n Of the three dissenting iu-
rors full force and effect, and none
to the other nine-just as honest,
intelligent and rational as the
other II or three"
l have been informed that in the
constitutions or the four new States
North Dakota, South Dakota,
Washington and Montana-the
rule of unanimity in verdicts, in
both civil and criminal cases, has
been abolished, and the rule Of q
majority Of two-thirds or three
fourths substituted.
The people of these new States
are to be congratulated upon this
reform in the system Of trial by
jury. The practical test Of the new
rule will readily secure the APP
prevail of all law-abiding and pa
triotic citizens, as it has in Cali
fornia and Nevada. 1t is to be
hoped that in the older States, the
example will be followed, and that
the people will see to it that the
laws are framed in the interest of
the !aw-abiding citizens, and are so
administered in our courts as to
be q terror to evil doors.
In our career as a people, to this |
complexion it has come, that the
good, tho patriotic and true citi-
zens Of the land, guided by an en-
PlcSS: tiat SIcal eve Oh
public opinion, must unite in an
earnest effort to protect the COM
munity against the outragcs of the
daring law-breakers, whose increas-
ing numbers threaten the peace of
society, and in this direction the
whole weight of your influence.
and that Of all officials of the
court, should be cast.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
With Ayers

GAS a standard blood medicine, Ayers
S~arsaparilla has always maintained II first
class position III the trade and I'm popular es.
timation. We Invariably recommend it IN
preference to any other."-J. o.. Loomis.
Apothecary, III MAN ST.. Hartford, Conn.
II have always recommended Ayers Sar.
saparilla as superior to any other prepara-
ton for purifying the blood."-G. B. Kuyken.
dali, VI. d., Pomeroy, w. T.
For two years past l have prescribed
Ayers SarSaparilla IN numerous instances,
and find it highly cnlcacious In the treat.
ment OF all disorders of the blood. 1t sells
well in my store."-R. r.. Boyle, NJ. d., Third
and Oxford sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

me best ever used and my renters
say the same and all are pleased here
that used It," So writes Mr.. j. III Oil
yer from Cherokee, Spartanburg county,
SC. He used 200 to 400 lbs. per acre of
fertilizer manufactured by
ehe Globe Phosphate Company, Column.
pia' {. I. AS to The intensive system OF
farming he says: 81 have it on n small
scale and find il pays WE'LL"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
Card,

L take this method Of informing my
friends and tho public generally that [
am now engaged with Messrs. Todd,
Simpson d Co. who keep a full limo of
general merchandise, and 1 respectfully
solicit a share of patronage, feeling con-
fdcnt That in low prices and quality OF
goods we can not be out-dOne in the city.
Sep. 81, 81. j. a. CLARDY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
a Card,

The petition that has been circulating
In the Raburn settlement to Ipiuro Pro
lessor MclIlroy's school has my name
tache to 1t without my consent or an.
thority.
j. II. TRAYNHAM.
Sullivan Township, Sept. 9th.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

The Gray Court Fair is pronounced
.ne most successful exhibition of the
kina held In Lanrens for years. The
Htock and cattle departments were
The Gray Court people have
rehected honor upon The whole county
by n skill and energy which they dis.
played in the management of their en-
terprise.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
Sullivan To,
Alliance Noffce

Consequent to a change in our constl
tuition at the last annual meeting OF In,
state Alliance, our next quarterly meet
ing of the County Alliance will be hello
on the second Friday OF October next
VIZ. on the 9th ult. A. G.. FULLER,
Sept. %, 1891. Pres
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Ths magnificent specimens of apples,
pears, pIums, peaches, and other fruits,
seen in Mrs, Wilkes window last week,
came from Mr.. Peter Wells. OF Port
Seryis, N. Y. They EuTnish the subject
matter for his interesting letter in this
weeks paper which deserves q Thought,
full reading on the part of everybody.
AS we have rensarkad before, the actions
of men like MI. Wells exert a powerful
influence to unite the divided sections
of our country.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

W
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; L is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cIeanses tie sys.
TEN eilectually, dispels colds, mead
aches and feyora aud cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ccptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have mado it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by oil leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any n who
wishes to try it, DO not accept any
substitute.
cAkHORNH FIG SYRUP Co
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NV
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
Cleanse Your Bloc,

Win Ayers Sarsaparina. Druggists approve it. doc
recommend 1T, and the public prefer it to any other. The,
o 8 :. because, tested chemically, Ayers Sarsaparilla pro,
u most scientific remedy Of it's class; tested Drofessio
aesg, IL Il recognized as a standard pharmaceutical preparatio,
testeo oy sndtctdudts and fchote neigh6orhoods, 1t ia demo,
strated In ac,"al use to be the strongest and most effective. n
therefore the most economical and desirable blood-puri6er.
Dont fail to get AYERS; and be sure that every bottle has
upon Its wrapper. besides our name. the place of manufacture.
DWELL, MASS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Our Cross Hill correspondent writes:
The Cross Hill stock Show will come off
on the Sd Of Oct. and will be a grand
success. The committee of orange
ments are hard at work, and will have
everything in proper shape in time.
They know no such word as fail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mr.. L.. w. G. Blalock, OF Nowberry,
has opened a clothing store at Ninety
Six and put Capt. Vance Sherard in
charge. Success to the boys!
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

NofIcE-Shingles No. ] and 2; flooring
NO. to on the best terms ever offered
70 the 'ews or Geptiles. GRAY &
ANDERSON. If.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

The following attorneys outside of the
local bar attended court: Mr.. George
Westmoreland, Of Atlanta, Maj. Ganahl,
of Augusta, Messrs. Wilson, johnson,
and Nichols, Of Spartanburg, Haynes
worth and Parker, of Graenyillc, and
Perrin. of Abbeville.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Buy the Bay State shoes for your
children at Minter 81 Jamleson's. Every
pair warranted to give satisfaction,
They are the cheapest and best shoes on
the market for children.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

We have heard a number of high COM
pliments to Miss Yeargin's elocution
since tho entertainment last week. Her
ROTATIONS were regarded among the
bestif not the very best ever heard here.
The ADVERTISER thinks that her rendi-
tion of the "Church Bells" could not be
axcallel
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Some beautiful flowers have been on
exhibition at the Wilkes Drug Store.
They were sem up from Waterloo by
NJ rs. B. A.. Anderson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mr.. S. A. Cooper, of Jeffries Creek,
Florence County, who has been spend
ing his vacation in this county, left to-
day to resume his studies at Furman
University.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mrs. Lucy w. MCGOWAN has returned
to Laurens. She will take in sewing
and dress making and asks a share Of
public patronage promising satisfaction.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

MIR. Sam Wilkes sent a splendid spec
linen OF cotton in the stalk to the Orange
county, IN. W Fair. It was grown by
Mr.. Tom Raw.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Ladies be sure to see Minter ~ jamie
son display of millinery and dress goods.
Thoy surely can suit you in style, quality
and price.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

DR.. Martin has rented the Bendella to
Messrs. Spencer and Prentiss, of Beau
fort, who will take charge on November
1st. These gentlemen will keep a first
class hostolry.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

DIR. Clarence Strother, OF Edgeleld
County, and Mr.. Will Mitchell, of Bates.
burg, visited MIR. NIB. Dial's family last
week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Minter IL Jameson are headquarters
for dress goods and millinery. Prices
lower han the lowest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mrs. IL. B. Gritton vas tho winner in
tho ladies' riding contest at the Gray
Court Fair.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Ladies be sure to see Minter IL jamie
IN dress goods and millinery before
buying. They have all tho latest novel
tfpS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Capt. Guy Garrett and Mrs. Garrett
arc most welcome back to Laurens.
Guy will be with DR.. Fuller n will
give a portion of his time to drumming.
he will also again have charge OF the
Theatar-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Look ont for the change in DIR, II. Mar
tins ad. His line of dFugsis always full
and fresh and his prescription depart
ment receives careful attention. He is
receiving daily additions TO his STOCK
and keeps everything to be found in a
well equipped drug store. Try the La
Premium for a. smoke.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

81 think the intensive system OF farm
ing is the farmers only remedy. / used
this year 100 BIS per acre of ammoniatod
fertilizer from the Globe Phosphate
Company, Columbia, S. c., and L regard
it as equal to any l ove used, SO far as 1
can judge now." T.. Il. PARKER.
Becca, S, c.. Aug "a, 1891.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Congressman George ID. Tillman was
at the Harris Lithia two weeks ago.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Miss Kate Bewley gave a pleasant 30.
ciable last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

I'D. Watson IL Co, of Ninety Six, will
open a store at Cross Hill. Mr.. Manner
l.. Rice will have charge of it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mr.. Counts is making additions and
improvem ents to his livery stable,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Charlton Todd went t % Columbia last
week Oh business,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Col. George Moseley was in town last
week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Minter e Jamieson's fall opening o
~dry9-nods and millinery on the 23rd
was Ef5ely. Tho stores wero lavishly
decorated and as the young ladies say.
dit was a perfect dream" In the mean
time and all the time, Minter & jamie
son are disposing of car loads of furni-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mrs. j. o. q. Fleming has returned
from a visit to Due West.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Stokes Bros. keep the Best French
Candy at n. Robertson's old stand.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Go to Stokes Brothers for Fresh Can
dies and Cakes, at 7. Robertsou's old
stand.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mr.. Goo. Z. Wright and Miss Stevie
Bowers were married at the residence
of Capt, III. III. Wright in Newberry last
Wednesday,. They left the same day
for the home Of the groom in Dallas,
Tay
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

The young people had a pleasant
dance at Capt. CARROTS last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
Attention. Guards.

By order Of Capt. w. w. Kennedy the
Company will hereafter meet at the
Armory the first Tuesday Of each month,
until further notice is given, at s O'Clock
sharp.
G AT NvIt ZINC
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Miss Marie McCaslan is teaching art
at Clinton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mr.. A. b.. Slayer has returned from
Cincinnati.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
Sarsaparilla.

ayers %Sarsaparilla, for building up the
meaith generally. stands at the head of the
~list.'-Jas. NJ. Williams, NJ. d., Summer. Arb.
THE public have decided that, for purify
my Inc blood, Ayers Sarsaparilla leads all
III point OF merit. With the best drugs and
applianccs, and long experience, j. c. Aver
4 co. supply, In their Sarsaparilla, Il rich
Alternative medicine. All our customers saw
1t does its work wcll."-W William lambert.
Druggist, 557 Market ST., Newark. y. j.
There Is no better blood medicine than
Ayers S~arSaparilla. We sell more of IL than
all others togcthcr."- Lyman Crawford.
Pharmacist, cor. Main and Union streets,
Springfield, Mass.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Col. Gary Watts spent Sunday in
town.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

10. Haltiwanger, Eulala, S. c., used
Alkaline GuanO, manufactured by the
Globe Phosphate Company, Columbia,
S. e.. and regards it as the best he has
ever used. He says the. intensive sys-
tenn is the only salvation for the farmer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Mr.. l.. G. Bale has returned from
Staunton, Va.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

Just as the ADVERTISER goes to press
comes the sad intelligence of the death
of Miss Lucia Madden at Cross Hill
which occurred Sunday. Her death is
indeed q most lamentable event. The
afflicted family have the sympathy of
our people.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
NOTICE.

The next examination of appli-
cants to teach in the free public
schools of this county viii be held
on Friday, cd Af October for white
applicants and on Saturday sd for
Cologcd. JNO. G.. COOK,
Sept. 2i-2t. S. c. l.. c..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

The formula of Ayers Sarsaparilla is tho
PEST, ior chronic diseases of almost every
KIND Known to the medical world."-D Nj.
Wilson, NJ. d., Wigs. Ark.
In my practice, I invariably prescribe
Ayers Sarsaparilla for chronic diseases of
the blood."-W. L. Wright, NJ. d., Paw Paw
Ford, Tenn.
"For years my blood was in an unhealthy
condition.. After having tried otlic, mcdi-
clncS without success, l have lately been
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. The results
nave been all that could be desired. 1t
Is q wonderful ~b!ood-purincr."- Richard
W., fhilipps' 1888 North Second street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29
dhe Advertise /,
LAURENs, s. G., Sept. 20, 1891
T. LOCAL:

Laurens leads the world. Cotton YES.
terday sold for 81 to S%.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

prepared by On. j. G. AVER & Co, Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists.
Price ST. Six botaeO, SIS. Worth So a bottle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-29

commit perjury; the Juries are alb.
solutely denied the aid Of an en-
%lightened Judge in unraveling this
web Of falsehood and in dealing
with the sophistry of astute coun-
sci, by which they are liable to be
led aStray.
Under such a system Of trial it is
not surprising that the best of iu-
ries render erroneous verdicts, and
that murderers go unwhipt of JUS
tice. This triumph is pleasing TO
the heinous offender and TO his as.
tute and jealous counsel, but ruin
GUS to the interests Of society, and
damaging to ~ courts of Justice.
The frequency of foul murder, and
the ease with which the bloody as
sassin triumphs at the bar of our
courts, is n disgrace to our civilian
ton and a foul blot upon the adj
ministration Of our laws. If at tho
first trial the accused fails to Sc
cure an acgnittal, his aim is at
least to secure q mistrial, knowing
full well that at the second trial
his chances Of escape will be
greatly increased, and In this he is
rarely mistaken.
These acqulttals and mlstrIals
can In every instance be traced to
the false testimony OF the accused
and the rule requiring unanimity
i'm the verdict. The innocent man
would rarely object to the verdict
of a majority of two-thirds or three
fourths of the jury, but the guilty
man would never consent TO tae
rule of the majority.
He who hath his cause Just, will
cheerfully abide by such rule, but
he who has broken his covenant,
or has slain his man, Will insist
upon that rule which affords him
the greatest facility to eseape. Mo
system Of trial Ia pleasing to him
but that systam will be most &C,
ceptablo whose meshes he can
easily break through.
The rule of the majority is In
keeping with the genius of ouI
government and prevails in all Its
branches and departments, execu.
tive, legislative and judicial, ex.
cept In trial by Jury.
I'm the government oftbe Unitst
States majority oitps electoral
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-11
Freight Cars on a Rampage.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec. 11.-A freight
train heavily loaded with holiday goods,
when three miles out, near the top of an
exceedingly heavy grade, parted and the
rear section came laundering toward
the city. One car jumped the track and
crashed into John Crowl's house. The
house was badly wrecked and Mr.. and
Mrs. Crowl were severely bruised. A
second car and the caboose were set on
heap against the house of Alex Emerson
and set it on fire, also the adjoining resi-
dence. The inmates of both dwellings
barely escaped with their lives.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-11
rHn WAR IN oHrNA.
The Reports of Defeat for the Rebels
Confirmed.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 1.-THE report that
the Mongolian rebels have suffered
another defeat is confirmed. They were
followed so closely by General Mich
after the battle of Chao- Yang that they
made another stand in desperation, and
were again driven with great slaughter
before the Imperial troops. The par
ticulars of the fight have not yet been
received. Europeans here express the
opinion that the rebels would have sur
rendered or dispersed but for their
knowledge that no mercy would be
shown them. Information from rebel
sources is to the effect that certain Mon
golian tribes were initiated into rebel
lion by the increased exactions and
greater rigor of the Chinese authorities.
Lii Hung Chang has ordered the pun
ishment of all who we're engaged in the
massacre of native Christians at Tien-
Tsin, and several rioters have been cap
tured and executed, the Peking govern
ment having granted leave for immedi-
ate beheading in all such cases.
Europeans are convinced that the anti
Christian riots are caused In many, ifnot
all cases, by the hatred which the upper
class Of Chinese bear toward the for
eigners. The literati are the promoters
OF the disturbances by their appeals to
the Ignorance Of the people with stories
about babes being killed, and their eyes
and lungs taken ont for medicine.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-11
After BardsIey's BoodIe.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 11.-Judge But
Ter, of the United States circuit court,
yesterday entered decree upon the af-
fidavit of defense of Edward W. Magill,
assignee of ex-City Treasurer Bardsley,
directing that Assignee Magill should
return to Receiver Fisher, Of the Spring
Garden National bank, all the remain
ing securities and the cash realized from
those which have been disposed Of, of
the batch of 800, 900 which Francis w.
Kennedy sent to Bardsley on the morn
ing of the day in which the Spring Gar
den bank closed its doors to secure
Bardsley's personal deposit.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-11
A Suspicious Dentll.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. IA man
of 45 years, respectfully dressed, was
found by a physician just breathing his
last about o'clock in the morning in
house kept by Lizzie Little, in an alley
off Canal street. The doctor had been
summoned hastily by the woman, but
could do nothing, and the man died soon
after, having given every evidence of
play or suicide. A post mortem will be
held, and the parties concerned are held
under arrest
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-11
A Well Known Manager Dead.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 11.-Oliver Wilson
Doud, the well known stage manager
and actor died, yesterday at Mt. Hope
Retreat, near Baltimore, of paresis and
arrangement of the digestive organs.
Mr.. Doud was nearly 81 years old. His
stage career was begun in Baltimore
with John 7. Ford at Holiday Street
theatre. Ho became prompter and after
wards was stage director for Mrs. Pan
der on her tours. He directed for ]. K.
Emmet, John F. Owens and Charlotte
Cushman, and had charge Of the Arch
Street theatre stage, Philadelphia, for
hrs. Drew. He accompanied Mary An
derson on her memorable tour to Eng
land, and from that time until two sea-
sons ago was with Lawrence Barrett
and the Booth and Barrett combination,