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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

Fol some ten days ugly rumors spread
abroad connecting School Commits
sioner l.. p. Davenport with a grave
scandal. 1t was charged that he went to
the house of a farmer some eight miles
South OF this city, and in his absence
made indecent proposals to his young
wife, who had formerly been a pupil of
Davenport. The lady finally gave the
alarm and Davenport made his escape.
The matter got spread abroad however;
the friends of the family were aroused,
and besides, the neighbors took up the
matter and held meetings looking to an
investigation as public decency had been
outraged, Mr.. Davenport being a public
official. In the meanwhile, he had
friends, some of them officials, who with
cash inc credit condoned with the
husband of The victim. Thus the
"jingle of the guinea heals the hurt
hat honor feels" The healthy tone
that pervades our people, however, we
gladly note, could not tolerate In a pub
lie Official tins invasion of decency and
Davenport promptly rendered his res
ignation and left for the far West.
Mr.. Davenport had many friends, a
gentle and mild hammered man, of three
score years, and nobody ever suspected
in him the characteristics Of a gay Latha-
rio.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Ivory Billiard Balls Stained with nlood.

The globe of ivory which is knocked
about q table in q game of billiards costs,
If OF good quality, at least $40. This rep
resents its cost in money. There is.
however, q far moro important and for.
midable clement in the price which has
been paid for it. The billiard ball of
pure ivory represents as it lies white
and glistening upon the cloth IN expend-
iture of human lifeblood as we'll as of
money. -.
Elephants tusks are brought down to
the African coasts by general
ly In charge Of Arabs, which have been
trading in the interior. Very often they
nave picked up slaves as we'll as ivory.
But this phase of the matter may be left
out Of the account.
1t is estimated that every large caravan
bringing ivory to the coast has cost moro
than 100 human lives through fights and
murders in the course of the expedition.
Thirty more men are likely to have sue
cumbed to fevers or other diseases and
the fatigues of the march.
h hunting of the elephants and the
capture of the ivory are very likely to
have caused the death Of 10 mon alto
gether. Such casualties are the rule
in elephant hunting rather than the ex
ceptiop.
An average tusk does not furnish more
than enough material for two good bill
lard balls. OF course tho remainder of
the ivory in each tusk is made use Of in
other ways. Aperfectly cut billiard ball
requires special quality or so called
NERVE" which is found only in one part
Of the tusk,
Tho chances are that q billiard ball of
she first quality has cost ut least one hui
man life, and there is not one such ball
which may not truly be said to be
stained with human blood. They can
hardly be considered, therefore, a cheer
full accompaniment to n sensitive per-
sons ENTHUSIASTICALLY Companion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Court,

The Court of General Sessions met
promptly at IL A. NJ. Monday morning.
The distinguished Judge Of this circuit,
Hon. w. III. Wallace, presides. Solicit
tor SchumpeIt, Ste%nographer Campbell,
the Grand n Petit Jurors, all went
promptly to work, the machinery NOV
ing without a jar.
Jno. McClintock, colored, was con-
victed Of house-breakipg and sentenced
to a year in the penitentiary.
The trial of jennings and wife aud
Clara Bullock charged with infanticide,
is now in progress.
The trials of - Sullivan for murder,
John Ferguson for murder. Charles
Green, George Bomar and Wade Cam
non for arson, have had days fixed. The
defendants are all colored. There are
other miuo cases aud it Is probable the
sessions will consume until Thursday of
the week. The remainder of the term,
which ends on Saturday night, will be
given to equity matters.
j.. Wright Nash, Esq, who graduated
at law with distinction in the State Uni
vorsity, has been assigned by the court
to defend the negroes charged with ar
son.
Attorney Pilgram, of Woodruff, is In
attendance on the court.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Tho Sailors Got seclus,on.

Years ago, when the full rugged man
o'-war was "right in line" the Hartford
put into Boston harbor and dropped
anchor off the Charlestown navy yard
n fine day. The Hartford at that time
was as much an object Of wonder and
admiration as the gallant New York or
Boston is today, and visitors 1ocked
aboard her in great numbers. Her cap.
tain, On obliging man, made every effort
to see that his visitors were we'll cared
for, and personally he showed party aft
er party ver the ship. At the mess
hour 1t was his habit to take the curious
down to the berth deck that they might
see how the sailors ate their meals. That
was before they had tables on board the
vessels Of war, and when the mess cloth
was spread Oh tho deck.
The sailors did not mind this at first,
but after a time it became irksome.
They came to the conclusion that their
privacy was being interfered with, and
30 finally they decided to put a stop to
1t. The next timo the captain took a
party down to show them his happy
family as it paid tribute to the inner man
an old salt, the acknowledged leader,
reached for q certain bowl. This was the
signal, and forthwith a dozen sunburned,
brawny arms were stretched forward to-
ward that self same bowl, and a lively
tussle for possession ensued. The cap
tain stood aghast. Such unseemly con-
duct paralyzed him, but before he could
recover there was an apparently vicious
"scrap' going on, and before his visitors
too. This was too much for him, and
afterward the sailors partook Of their
meals NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Globe.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
A Grease Filter For Boilers.

A filter for removing grease, which
often passes into boilers with the feed
water, consists of q metallic chamber OF
filter box in which are a series of gratings,
and between these gratings are placed
layers Of wire gauze and flannel of a spe-
cial texture, which forms the iltering me-
dunn. The feed water from the donkey
pump enters the filter box from one side,
passes upward through the filter cloths
and thence out to the boiler, the scum
passing away through another outlet.
BY this means it is found that all grease
and greasy matter, as we'll as other i'm
purities, are arrested by the filter cloths,
which a be readily taken out for clean
ing or renewal. The filter is equally APP
plicable to land and marine boilers
New York Telegram.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Local Advertisements,

Go to j.. O. C. Fleming 81 Co.'S. for
Woods Perfect Preserving Powder, tor
preserving Apples, Peaches, Pears,
PIums, Cherries and fruit OF every kind.
Also, Vegetables such as Corn, Beans,
less, and guaranteed a genuine preserva-
tive.
One package will be sufficient to cover
about 6 gallons of Fruit, Etc. Price %
cents.
New arrival OF mating, carpeting, oil
cloth and rugs. Wilkes & Co.
Weare headquarters on slippers. Don't
buy until you see our line. Simmons
Bros.
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver trouble when Glenn Springs
water will cure you. You a get IL at
Kennedy Bros.
There is no question about the fact
that that we have the best line of negli-
gee shirts In the city and they are cheap.
Simmons Bros.
WANFED.-AgentS TO canvass LaurenS
and adjoining counties. Good pay to
the right parties,
C, L. FIKE.
July ll-4t
Mating from l41lc to soc. Buy while
you can get a good selection. Wilkes Il
20.
Glenn Springs water is kept In cases
and on draught by Kennedy Bros.
Black silk mitts and fast black hosiery
are specialties with US. Simmons Bros.
Glenn Springs water will cure rheu-
matism. For sale by Kennedy Bros.
Ladies, If you want the best shoe on
the market buy q pair of Heilger Bros,
from Simmons Bros.
Glenn Springs water Is a tried cure for
all troubles arising from kidney, liver or
blood diseases. Fol sale by Kennedy
Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
A Chance for a Poor BOY.

The Laurens County Alumni Associa-
ton OF the s. q. College has determined
TO lend one hundred dollars yearly to the
education OF some young Laurens man
at the s.. G. College.
The holder Of the scholarship will be
selected In the following manner and be
governed by the following regulations:
list, The scholarship shall be raised by
voluntary subscription and shall pay
one hundred dollars, payable to the hol.
der one half at the beginning OF the
scholastic year and one half ON the first
day OF February.
End. The holder shall be elected by
Competitive Examination from resi-
dents OF Laurens County, the examining
board TO consist OF the County School
Commissioner, one member OF the Assoc
citation appointed by the president and
one member selected by these two.
The holder OF the scholarship must
tho Association all monies advanced
him within as short a time as possible
after leaving college, and that this is to
be considered an obligation binding. on
his honor.
Bird. Applicants must be between the
ages OF sixteen and twenty. They
must enter the academic and not the
professional departments OF thecollege.
1t Is understood hat the Association
reserves the right to declare the schol-
arship vacant at any time when in the
opinion OF the president of the college
the holder Is not demeaninR himself in
a worthy manner or making satisfac-
tory progress in his studies. The presi-
lent OF the college shall be requested to
furnish reports to the president Of tho
association Of the progress and general
department OF the holder Of the scholar
ship.
4th. Applicants for the scholarship
shall satisfy the executive committee of
the association that they arc anable to
obtain u college education without as
sistance, and that they are of good moral
character.
9th. The examining board at the COM
petitive examination shall select a hol-
der for the scholarship and alternate
The latter shall be appointed to the
scholarship in the event hat 1t for any
cause shall become vacant before the
| opening of the session.
9th. The competitive examination
shall be held OF the second Saturday in
September in the city of Laurens. 1t
shall be upon the studies required for
admission to the freshman class of
the college. =
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
business Notices.

The adjustable Duplex corset can be
adjusted to tit the form. For sale by
Simmons Bros.
DO you need furniture? If so we need
your money. Come and we will trade.
s. NJ. 81 j.. II. Wilkes g. Co.
DR.. Posey's Ice wagon will deliver to
suit the public generally. Leave your
orders at the Drug Store and they will
have prompt attention.
To RENT:--Bakery in the rear OF Col.
Ralps building. Apply to w. w. Ball.
Rugs arrived to-day, S3a9.6O worth OF
the celebrated Bromley goods from sin
gle door to 8 by o feet in sizes. Get our
fall prices on same. s. NJ. & Il. III.
Wilkes e. Co.
II you are suffering from head ache,
loss of appetite aud weakness, try a cas-
ofGlenn Springs water and you viii feel
better. For sale by Kennedy Bros.
For oomfoft and durability the Duplex
corset is unoZoelied, Eor eele by Sim
o Bros.
The most pleasant place in town In the
way Of keeping cool and getting some
thing to drink is at DR.. Posey's Drug
Store.
AS you enter u china store stop and
look at that oil cooking stove. Only
one eyer been in u city. Wilkes China
Palace;
This is melting weather and our prices
have melted with 1t. Simmons Bros.
Glenn Springs water Is specially good
for all kidney and bladder troubles. 1t
will remove stone from the bladder In a
gentle and speedy manner For sale by
Kennedy Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Dial Dots.

Crops as a general thing are very
small, there are some fields above
the average, but as a whole crops
are very sorry indeed.
Chiidren's Day at Dial's next
Friday 21st., the public are cor
daily invited to attend.
Mrs. Sarah Owings and daughter
Ellen left last week for Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, where they will spend
several months.
Mr.. Marvin Owings has fever.
Hope 1T wilt result in nothing Sc
rloqs,
Miss Lee Curry is very sick at
this writing.
BILLY JENKINS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Curious People In Russia,

"The Christs'" are q curious sect in
Russia. They worship each other! The
chief ceremonies arc q crazy species Of
dancing, yelling as loudly as possible
and pounding stones with sticks.
The "Skoptsys" believe in self mutt
lation, but will not submit to amputation
even though it would save life: Like the
"Christs," they dance and yell for hours
without intermission. - Philadelphia
Press.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Our Boys ut Clemson ,

That institution opens with .3O1 boys.
The News and Courier prints the names
and ages of the youth matriculating at
this young institution, mt we find the
following accredited to Laurens:
Clarence M. Babb, w. Perry Wright,
Goo. III. Charles, w. b. Clark,
yno. w. Copeland, w. p. Fuller,
Jacob G.. Hudson, j. II. Poole,
John FL. Parks, G.. +. Shell,
L.. Stokes league, A. Hudgens.
Tho average ago is l7.0 years. Abbeville
county loads all the rest with 05 and An
derson follows with 81. Every county
has a representative except Union.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
The Visanska Concert.

All Laurens found their way to the
Opera House last evening, the attraction
being the Visanska concert given by the
three young musical prodigies of Column
bia, Bertha, Florence and Daniel Visan-
SKA. Daniel and Florence, the younger
sister, are violinists, Miss Bertha is a
pianist. The selections rendered were
all from the German masters and were
interpreted in so wonderful mt inn
FASHIONED a that the Instru-
ments truly seemed to speak. 1t is not
putting 1t too strongly to say that the
audience simply went wild with enthu-
siasm.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Tho Australian Kea,

The Australian kea has been written
about considerably, and a writer in The
Cornhill Magazine ascribes to them an
intelligence which can be called nothing
but devilish. He says the kca was once
q harmless bird, but with the introduce
ton of slaughter houses it has developed
q taste for animal food, and especially
for kidneys. They like the kidneys of
dead sheep so we'll that when these failed
they proceeded to eat out the kidneys of
living sheep, leaving the poor beasts to
die q most agonizing death.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Your Summer Vacation!

Where to go! The Worlds Fair!
How to go! Louisville and Nashville
route.
When 70 20! Leave Atlanta wy A.
II. II. 10 a. m, BIB p. M, $40 p. m,
Arrive Chicago, 1868 a. M, 4:90 p. M,
$3.50 p. m.
Less than % hours to Chicago.
Solid Vestibule Trans. Another fea-
ture and advantage by the Louisville
and Nashville Line are variable routes,
stop over privileges and a chance to visit
Mammoth Cave.
For tickets and other information adj
dress
FRED D. BUSH,
Dis. Pas. Agt. L.. d N. n. H., No. SO Wall
ST., Atlanta, Ga. 49-4m
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Notice.

The bridge at Mountain Shoals,
across Enoree River, will be let to
the lowest bidder on August cd,
1893, at IL o'clock. Plans and
specifications made known on day
of letting out.
Also, a bridge across Warrior
Creek, on road leading from Ora
to Landlords, OH August I'd, 1898,
OF 10 o'clock. Plans and spcc,fica-
tons made known on day of letting
out. Any and all bids liable to re.
lection. Contractors to. give bond
and security for performanc of
work.
BY order of Board County Com.
missioners.
r. p. ADAIR,
C. Ii. c. c.
M. l.. BULLOCK, Clerk.
July II, IS93-51-4t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

The dwelling house of Mr.. j. ID. Hairs
ton, who lives about 2 miles north Of
Goldvillo in this county, was totally de-
stroyed by fire Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Halrston, and family barely escaped
with their lives. Three negroes have
been arrested and lodged in jail, on the
charge Of having committed the deed.
Two OF them have confessed and impli-
cate the third.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Are You Nervous?

Are you all tired out, do you have
that tired feeling OF sick headache ?
You can be relieved of all these
symptoms by taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla, which gives nerve, men
tai and bodily strength and thor.
oughly puriAes the blood. 1t also
creates a gold apetite,cutes indi-
gestion, heartburn and dyspepsia
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
A Spot of Oil In tho Sea,

Ten miles south of tho Sabine river
and a mile off shore is a natural phe-
nomenon known to sailors as "The Oil
Spot" No visible boundary divides it
from the open sea around, but even dur
ing a storm, ever though tho waters be.
come red and turbid, they remain COM
paratiyely calm.-St. Louis Republic.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

M. d. Lane, Deveraux, Ga,
writes: zone summer several years
ago. while railroading in Misslss-
ippi, 1 became badly affected with
malarial blood poison that impaired
my health tor more than two years.
Several Offensive ulcers appeared
on my legs, and nothing seemed to
give permanent relief until Itook
six bottles of b. b. b., which cured
me entirely"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
The woman's Missionary Society.

The WOman's missionary Society.
The Woman's Missionary Society Of
South Carolina opened Its annual ses-
sion in the Methodist Church on We'd
nesday, the 18th inst. There were about
Is delegates present. The delegates
sepyesent the different Methodist
Churches and Societies of the State.
The Society was called to order by its
president Mrs. NJ. p. Wightman, Of
Charleston, After Q few harry welcome
addresses, the Society began its york.
The Society held three meetings O day.
The morning exercises were devoted
to business, the evenings and nights to
talks and lectures from the different
delegates. The subject of missions was
thoroughly discussed. The different
Missionaries present gave some excel
entipiorWation concerning their differ
ont fields.
ON Sunday Rev. Young !. Allen, a re-
Gently returned Missionary, gsye two
very interesting talks on China. He
gave a decription OF the people, their
manners, customs and religion. DIR. AL
lens lectures added much interest to all
the meetings,
The Society adjourned Monday to
meet next year at Union, s. G.. Before
the Adjournment the following officers
were elected FIR the ensuing year: Pres.
Mrs. NJ. ID. Wightman, of Charleston,
Vice Pros, Mrs, w. L. Walt, OF New.
berry, corresponding Secretary, Mrs. ).
w. Humbert, of ~orangeburg, Recording
secretary. Miss isabella ID. Martin, OF
Coiumbia; Treasurer, Mrs. Il. S. Her
bert; superintendent of the Juvenile
Work, Miss Josie Chapman.
The exercisesIof the society have been
we'll attended aid were exceedingly In.
terestlng to all denominations.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Dealing with An Honest Man.

"Here's your fare" said a gentleman
to n Finnish peasant who had driven him
for three hours through tho woods, and
he handed him four shillings.
mo, sir, that's double my fare" here
piled, returning half the money.
And when he was told no might keep
it for his honesty he slightly nodded his
thanks with the dignity of one of natures
gentlemen.-''Russian characteristics"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
No Advice About kissing.

A prominent publication, in which a
department is given to answering ques-
tons sent by letter, has been obliged to
request young women not to send in
Quiries concerning when, where and
whom to kiss. "Any girl needing advice
on this subject would, we arc sure, not
be guided by any advice Of ours"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

We had a pleasant call from Mr.. We'll
lington Rose, editor OF "The Tourist" a
paper published in the interest of Gem
trail Railroad travel. The plant, of this
paper is edited, printed and published on
board a car as It rolls through the Cen
trail System. Mr.. Rose was finding out
the strong points of our growing city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
ChiIdren,s Day at Dials.

Children's Day for the North Laurens
Circuit Will be at Dials on Friday the
2lst inst, and the protracted meeting for
Dials Church will begin the following
day. Dur special meeting at Trinity
will begin first Sunday in August, at II
O'Clock, a. NJ.
j. M. SHELL. Pastor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

81 a Frustrated with q severe
bilious complaint" writes Erastus
Southworth, Of Bath, Me. After
vainly trying Il number of rene,
dies, / was finally induced to take
Ayers Pills. 1 had sarcely taken
two boxes when / was completely
cured.p
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS
At the close of Business, July ls, 1898.


RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $ 9i,T3o 65
Overdrafts, secured 1919 81
Us. Bonds to secure circula-
ton, 10000 90
Due from approved reserve
agents, $40 50
Due from other National Banks, I24 65
clearinghouse, furniture, and
fixtures, 1915 So
Current expenses and taxes
Bills OF other banks, $50 90
Fractional paper currency,
Specie, 7,IS7 SIS
Legal-tender notes, 1850 90
Redemption fund with ". S.
Treasurer Is per cent. of
circulation, 72o 90
Total, $l25y6Os IL
Nv
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $ 6s,COO 90
1uhd, 1900 90
National Bank notes outstand-
Ing, 1920 90
Diyiuenas unpaid, 572 90
Individual deposits subject to
Time certificates of deposit. . "a
Due to other National Banks, FOG 81
Due to State Banks and bank.
ers, 033 As
Hiils ayaDle 1850 90
Total, sl256os 70
l, John Augustus Barksdale, Cashier
OF the above-named bank, do solcmnly
swear that the above statement is true
TO the best of my knowledge and belief.
JOHN AUG. BARKsDALE,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10Th day of July, 1893.
JOHN M. CLARDY, j.. +. l.. c.,
CoRRECT-.Attest:
Re. TODD,
Z. ID. BARKSDALE, Directors.
ID. Il. POSEY,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

When BABY was sick, we gave her Castoria,
when she was n Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
LOCAL..

The Laurens legislative delegation met
at tho court house on Thursday last and
recommended Capt. Il. J.. Duckett for
for school commissioner, in view of the
vacancy to occur In that Office. Cover
nor Tillman has the filling OF the va
cancy and he will probably appoint
Capt. Duckett.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
Is Life Worth Living?
That Depends On
TTTE r,Tv|ER

A -A " l1N
For more ills result from an TN,
healthy Liver than any
other cause.
When you are Bilious
TAKE LIVER-AID.
When you are Constipated
TAKE LIVER-AID.
When you feel Dizzy
TAKE LlVER-AID.
When you have Dyspepsia
TAKE LIVER-AID.
When you have lie Appetite
TAKE LIVER-AID.
When your Skin is Sallow
TAKE LIVER-AID.
When you are Out of Sorts
TAKE LIVER-AID.
No PAIN-No GRIPEs IN LIVER
AID.
A graduated medicine glass goes
free with each bottle.
LIVEE-AID Cost Only SO cts,
And 1t Cures You.
AL Of the above Manufactured by
-THE-
HOWARD 4 WILLET DRUG COMPANY,
AUGUSTA, GA
And Sold by
Il. MARTIN and B. F. POSEY, Agents.
LAURENS, S. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
To My Friends and Customers
IN Laurens:

have removed to Augusta Ga, and
am now in business at $40 Campbell st.
dealing In wines, Liquors and bran
dies. All orders will receive prompt at
tention. l.. KoppEL.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18
no Aaurans Xeternns.

All members of the Lapreps Suryi.
yors Association under resolution pass
cd of last meeting, are requested to sign
the Rolls, which will BIO found with Col.
j. I'll. Traynham.
n wv pArr
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

Children Cry for Pitchers castosls
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-18

July 10th, is@.