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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
Not q Good hubstitnte.

Guide-Ladies and gentlemen, right
here among these cliffs 10 a wonderful
echo. A pistol shot Is repeated 10 timrs.
Is there q gentleman here from the west.
II SO, will he please discharge his pistol2
Man From K~entucky-I don't 20
much op a gan, but IL you can use q
1even inch bowie knife i've got one
right on hand In my boot. American
Induatries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
Columbia Letter.

COLUMBIA, Feb. 9th.
/ say it with the kindest feelings to
the business men, of Laurens, il you
have an idea of Laurens ever becoming
more than the little town she is you
must put your hands very mnch fur
Their into your pockets than heretofore
and build u factory.
There isn't the public spirit i'm Lau-
rens that there should be or else the
moneyed men have not the intelligence
to appreciate the fact that contribu-
tions of ten, seven and five thousand
dollars each would pay them hand
somely.
There are plenty of young fellows
about town who are bold and far seeing
and unselfish, but dollars by the hun
dred to them are more than thousands
are to many OF you older citizens in
comfortable circumstances with CAPT
tai. The young men of Laurens are
ready and willing to furnish the en-
ergy but they can't rut up the STUFF
because they haven't got it.
The exciting incident Of the week
here has becn the Northumberland
episode. Major Tom Woodward is
n of the best men in the State with
u crop full of sand. Johnson is u mem
Der of the June-bug Legislature who
talks in a deep voice and with Il twang.
He and Major Woodward had u dispu-
tation in the Winnsboro News and
Herald and epithcts were passed. Ma
jor Woodwurd's epithets hit the spot
so when the Major comes to Columbia
on business, Johnson, he comes too.
He goes up to the Major attired in a
hostile aspect and demands an apology
and the Major doesn't know how to
apologize. So he, the Major, declines
and sticks a pistol in Mr.. Johnson's
face and inquired. what are you go
ing to do about it?" "Nothing," la
conically replies Mr.. Johnson.
''Ten dollars or ten days. said May
or Fisher to Major Woodward next
eagle ahead. w. w. b.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
NOTICE
OF settlement and Application
for Final Discharge.

Take notice that on the 18TH day
of February, 1894, l will render a
final account of my acts and doiugs
as Administrator of the estate of
John d. Miller, deceased, in the
office of Judge of Probate for Lau-
rens county, at 10 o'clock a. M,
and on the same day will apply for
a final discharge from my trust as
such administrator.
All persons having demands
against said estate will present
them on or before that day proven
and authenticated or be forever
barred. M. c.. COX.
Jan. 9, 'o3-4t. Administrator.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
For Sale,

Valuable property in the city Of
Laurcns. The old Presbyterian chuch
and lot containing about three acres.
The church building is of brick, and in
the very best condition and can be Goa
verified into a splendid residence lot.
Also Il very desirable building lot next
to the e Baptist church, with IL front
ON Main street and on College street.
Both Of these lots arc very convenient
to the business portion OF town and
all the churches and the graded school.
This is Il good opportunity for invcs-
tors and persons desiring to secure II
home in the thriving city Of Laurcns.
Communicate with j. 0. G. Fleming
or III. Y. Simpson, committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LAURENs.
Probate Court.

WHEREAS, John b. Simpson, has
applied to me for Letters of
Administration on the estate of
Robert q. Simpson, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of said deceased.
to be and appear before me at a
Court Of Probate to be holden at
my office at Laurens, S. c., on the
Goth day of Feb. 1894, at II o'clock,
a. M, to show cause, if any they can,
why letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal
this 2! day of February, 1894.
JOHN M. CLARDY,
Feb. S, 'o4.-2t ]. P. L. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13

j. William Stokes has been nomi-
mated by the Reformers as u candidate
to fill Judge Brawley's place. Judge
Izlar of the same town, Orangeburg, is
also spoken of.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
s. c. Feb. 10, 1894.
ON Incomes.

ion Incomes.
that southern congress-
orally favor q tax on in
proposition is to place it
exceeding $4,000. At the
representative element, the
steadfastly oppose it. They
ie large incomes are there,
by industry and piled up by
It it's imposition is an attempt
outh and West to punish the
people. But this view will
md examination. The proper
AT the South and West will be
Srelatively to the North, but there
e. in every section exceeding
proposed; there T. thous-
South and tens of thousands
who will be touched by the
mot be sectional therefore.
IDS of the pension laws make
of taxation in the United
:cd question. These hun
.tllions go to the North,
est, the South getting not
I'd Kept in penury by the
imposed to raise these
IS. ri tariff for protection robs
onsumer and producer and creates
great incomes, which are proposed
AXE bear q fair share of the bur-
of taxation. All incomes are
led upon property. Bonds, stocks,
like securities arc property, as
houses, steamboats,, machinery
1ufacturing. The income is but
!" measure of it's value. The
d tax is right, just, equitable,
her sectional nor partial. It
" inquisitorial in it's enforce
lay tempt to perjury. But
"a made to touch the per-
40 Observation-Disclosures his door
lie knows there. are burglars
sves in the land: Scoundrels
rays on hand. The artful dod-
on every corner. Besides, every
D of taxation yet devised is in
Orial; that they ale not made
so is the reason for their ineqnal-
With a system that touches the
cts of the dishonesty rich, we are
on the road to honest govern
and to check the infamous pen
steal.
is roseate view to expect Demo-
$ to do their duty: but a Demo
lie House showed themselves hon
md the Senate may yet surprise us
Ia vote that will go largely to re-
m the character which that body
earned for itself as laggards in
Y.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
Herds OF Elephants,

Sir Gerald Portal says that between
the coast and Uganda the supply Of ele-
plant tusks In Africa is apparently al
most inexhaustible." Enormous num-
bsrs Of elephants are In the country still.
One of the officers Of his expedition,
while exploring the country west Of
Mongo, saw more than 800 in one herd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
BRIDGE TO LET,

The bridge owe Little River, on line
OF Newhcrry and Laurens County, on
the old NinctyaiX Road, will hc let 10
TIE lowest bidder on February l5th,
1891. commissioners reserve the right
TO respect any and ali bids; aud con.
tractor required to give bond and seen
rity for the faithful performance OF
work.
BY order OF the Board OF County
Commissioned LaurenB County.
X. L. ADAIR, Chairman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
NOTICE
OF settlement and Application
for Final Discharge.

Take notice that on the 9TH day
of March, 1894, | will render a
final account of my acts and do
ings as Administrator Of the estate
of Sallie Smith, deceased, in the
office of Judge Of Probate for Lau-
rens county at 10 o'clock A. M,
and on the same day will apply for
a final discharge from my trust as
such administrators.
All persons having demands
against said estate will please pre-
sent them on IL before hat day,
proven and authenticated, or be for
ever barred.
D. G. SMITH,
Feb. 5, 'o4-4t Administrator.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13
The history of gardening from III

The history Of gardening from the
most ancient days is likely to be illus
trated OF Versailles during the great
Paris exhibition Of 1900. There Is
plenty of space in the grounds, while
the laAes would give ample scope for ths
display OF floating gardens such as tho
Astecs and the Chinese loved to
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13

Inc hearSaSe, when sunk our Ala
"a in 1864, struck u reef and went
wn, down, down to Davy Jones'
ker. All on board'were saved and
old ship was lucky to the last. 1t
e a happy event if every relic of
late unpleasantness were sin tho
PhUsom Of the ocean buried" Never
loss the sons and daughters of the
ritans will clamor for pensions till
crack of doom. Count by cycles.
he whiskey business is to be pushed.
~dispensary article by official order
'educed fifty cents the gallon. The
'ses have probably been reading the
cts and appreciate that the ''stuf"
Ould reach all classes. Thus they
10, and the hearts of the ~dispensary
iefs do softly respond to the tender
ties:
1T makes a man forget his woe,
1t heightens all his Joy,
1t makes the widows heart to sing
Though the tear were IN her eye"
-
The Legislature at its recent session
prohibited the killing or capturing
and selling of cartridges and quail for
five years. The penalty is SO for each
bird sold. So farewell quail upon
toast for the truly loyal. The rebel
lious still have the blind tiger if they
can risk the winchester and the coro-
ner.
The enterprising News and Courier
unearths the fact that Gov. Tillman's
$500 a day chief state constable is a
republican. His application for Office
under Harrison, endorsed by republic
cans alone is on file at Washington.
Surely. the sun do move.
*x*
A republican declared in the House
that the democrats we're obeying their
"Master" in the White House, aud had
to apologize for his unparliamentary
language. All the same we venture
at this safe distance to say that Grover
is "bossing" the job and doing it well.
Xxx
Grover has had a varied experience,
but he should have served in France,
where the guillotine is used for decap-
iitation. Republican heads are not
falling into the basket to suit us demo-
Gratis.
ALa
~ 100 ~
Chairman Wilson who led the Dem
ocratic hosts in the great tariff battle
is sick at Kansas City. He had taken
off his m and started for Mexico for
a short rest.
500 miles of foreign territory borders
South Carolina. The border ruffians
gettheir grog at one-half price. But
the is kept lively.
**
Gov. Tillman wants the sober senti-
ment Of the people trally to the sup
port of the Dispensary law. Caesar
Help me, Cassius, or I sink"
Gov, Tillman has abolished bitters
"a the State but filed it with bitter
Ihiskey Rebellion in Penn
179i-history repeating it
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1894-02-13

Train ~. Is on p. r.. x W. c., leav-
ing here at $40 p. NJ, makes close con-
nection at Greenwood with North bound
v%Gstibulc-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
The Baltimore Horse shuv.

The principal event Of the coming season
in Baltimore will be the Horse Show. Its
TO take place at Union Park, and continue
SIX days, beginning Monday, November
9th. Gov. Frank Brown, who is President
OF the Association, is taking prea, interes,
10 the enterprise. The directors think that
twenty thousand strangers will visit BaIti.
more during the week Of the Horss Show.
The principal Hunt Clubs of the country
nave promised to visit the Monumental
City during the week, and it will be great
social event.
The grounds will be covered with large
canvas tent, and the contests and Judging
gill take place every afternoon and night.
The railroad and steamboat comps2ies have
agreed 10 make special rates TO Baltimore,
and horses sent ~ the Show can be return.
ed free Of charge. There will also be a
great horse show sale on the last day Of the
exhibition, which will also be an attraction.
The directors are anxious that the people
IN the counties send on their entries at once.
as the entries close Monday, October 22nd,
aud they want good showing of Maryland
horses, as it is strictly Maryland Horse
Show, Gov. Brown has offered a special
prize of one hundred dollars for the best
General Utility Stallion. The premium
list now contains over fifty classes, and can
be had on application from the Secretary
Maryland Horse Show Association, 1l3 n.
Charles St, Baltimore, I'D.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
downtown Locals,

(FfOm oar Regular Correspondent)
The necessity for railroad is daily felt
by the citizens Of this section. Quick tram
sit is what is needed, and until it is exper-
fenced, we will continue To enjoy (:) the
advantage g. of an uphill progress. Steam
boats do not suffice us, we desire to do as
our neighbors in other parts Of the State
| do-prOgress, go ahead, rub of the rust"
and show 10 the world that we are not
bound down to inactivity dead letter.
but, TO the contrary, we are full of energy
with zeal TO back it. Give us railroad,
and We will prove what well directed effort
could accomplish. We have a number of
practical and trustworthy men, who will,
We have no doubt, give their hearty CO.
operation in proper effort to complete the
railroad from Mechanicsville to Point
| Lookout. Baked in our expectations of
success, We are not entirely respondent
Zeal, ability and perseverance overcome
difficulties that seem insurmountable at
times. We will keep hammering on, tough
work though it be, until our Joy will be
complete Quick transit by rail to Balti-
more with no low tides, adverse winds,
etc j., TO deter the same. Progress is grad
! ually becoming our watch word-aye,
under this sign we viii conquer, and the
readers, with the Editors of the BEACON,
will cheerfully respond, ave are with
you"
What heaven has In store tor our youth
we can only guess. The teachers duty
towards them is clear. How 50? Why,
they are TO serve in elevating them body,
mind and heart II devolves upon the
.eachers--and we are not going too far in
sayinE it-principa!ly 10 fit them for citizen
ship. This "onsummated, their training
for better life will not involve a task
Herculcsn in its demands as some persons
are wont to suppose. In this great country
cur youth may grow into useful manhood,
and if teachers do their duty in faithful
manner, there is no doubt but that they
will adorn it IN BETTING way-traveling
hand in hand in the God like work OF pro-
noting the good of their fellow country
men.
That most excellent crops Of corn, pota-
toes-sweet and Irish-hsve been realized
hereabout, is fact too well established TO
deny. Abundance is seen everywhere.
Thanks, and, yes, we'll, We have no desire
! 10 throw cold water On the feelings of the
owners, We'll just say-the memory needs
an occasional jog to keep it bright-that
we should not forget the unfavorable pos
slbilities Of the future. The well-to do OF
| to-day may be a candidate for admission
| into the almshouse tomorrow.
1t may be repulsive to the sensitive un-
Outstanding to repeat here that we are
/ enjoying the benefit of excellently worked
roads. Believe it? Too incredulous. Well
we have no plum-puddIng and mince- pie
words to pen. but We will say to those who
may conscientiously doubt our assertion
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
Married.

The celebration of the nuptials of Miss
Emma benson Harris and Mr.. Jerome A.
Tucker, which took place Thursday after
noon, October -, at O'clock, in the First
Methodist Church, DR.. J. G Morris. the
pastor, officiating, was an event that ex-
cited much interest in social circles, ON
account Of the wide acquaintance and
prominence of the contracting parties.
The bride is one Of the lOveliest young
women that has graced Birmingham so
ciety. She is a petite brunette, graceful,
animated in conversation, with beautiful
face, expressive alike of tender nature
and an intellectual force. Mrs. Mary Ware,
the sweet poetess of the North Highlands,
is her aunt and with her she has made her
home for the last seven years. No fairer
bride ever went before the alter, amid the
showers of congratulations of friends, than
the flower of the North Highlands.
The groom is a young business man who
has won high place in the esteem Of a
large circle Of friends, who know and APP
preciate his many manly traits of character.
He has held for four years the responsible
position of manager of buns Commercial
Agency in this city, and stands high in the
estimation of the business community. He
combines within himself in high degree
business acumen and good fellowship.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom left for New Orleans and
other Southern points, and will return in a
week and be "at home" in the "Yeates
house" $40 North Eighteenth street
Birmingham NerS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25

The Protectionists have always claimed
that the tariff was for the benefit Of labor,
TO cover the difference between the "pau-
per" labor Of Europe and our own. But
what a fallacy. Here is table iull Of
fact, not theory, which shows that the
manufacturer and not the laborer has been
benefited by high tariff taxation under the
Mckinley act
In ton of steel rails the labor cost was
So; the tariff was $13.44
In 800 worth of cutlery the labor was
81 "a; the tariff was SS0.11.
In 800 worth of mats and mating the
labor cost was $34 90; the tariff was s6s.59.
In 800 worth of silk piece goods the Ia
Dor cost was $22.54; the tariff was $50.
In 800 worth of cigars and cigarettes
the labor cost was $34 81; the tariff was
$125 Sc.
In 800 worth af wooden or worsied
cloths the labor cost was $20.s5; the tariff
was $4,000.
In 800 worth of pottery the labor cost
$3.50, the tariff was $50.
In 800 worth Of pearl buttons the labor
cost was $500; the tariff was $143 81.
In 800 worth OF tannin the labor cost
was $16 "a; the tariff was $i1947.
In a ton of coal the labor cost was fror.
40 to so cents; the tariff was rs cents.
In 900 worth Of cotton goods the labor
cost was ga "a; the tariff was e57.GS.
In 800 worth OF linen the labor cost
was s32.92; the tariff was $50.
In 800 worth Of common window glass
the labor cost wss $500; the tariff was
sos 80.
In / ten of pig iron the labor costwas
OIL so; the tariff was 96.72.
In / ton Of bar iron the labor cost was
"a 81: the tariff was t529s.
Ii will thus be seen that the tariff pro.
lection tar has been from two TO four times
greater than the labor cost The extra ha.
gone to make millionaire
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
DEMOCRATS 70 THE FRONT.

Come out in force and hear our candi'
dates the
Hon. GEORGE WELLS,
HoX. JOHN g. ROGERS,
Col. WIN. KILGOUR
and others discuss the issues of the day al
the following places:
CIAPTICO on Friday,
October 26th, at p. m.
HOLLYWOOD on Saturday,
October eth, at B p. m.
.JARgOESVILLE on Monday,
October Goth, at 2 p. m
Prominent speakers will address the fol
lowing meetings:
MILESTOWN on Wednesday,
October 3lst, at 2 p. N.
MECHANICSViLLE on Thursday.
November lst, at , p. m.
VALLEY LEE on Friday,
November 2nd, al p. m.
ST GEORGES ISLAND on Friday,
November 2nd, at : p. m.
St INTGO'S on Saturday,
November Bird, at p. m.
BY order
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25

sB- II Protection is good for the people,
and brings prosperity, how long must it
be before there is a realization of il. For
mole than a quarter of a century we have
lived under protective tariffs, and for the
past four years under almost a prohibitory
tariff, yet but few people are prosperous.
Millionaires have multiplied and so have
iramps. The few have become rich and
the many have fallen behind.-Ade0cdte.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
COMMUNICATED.

Desr Eds. of St. Mary's BEACON II had
a very nice trip 70 the Patuxent river Sun
day morning. was very much surprised
to see so many stores on the road that
took, all seemingly doing very good bus
iness for Sunday from the horses and bug
gies that were at the different stores on the
road. Beware, friends! You heard what
the Court said to the Grand Jury. 1t is g
very pretty part of the dear old county,
bat tn live in that part where there seems
to be no churches for the people TO go on
Sundays is very hard indeed. / win write
some more before long.
Nov AND THEN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
NOTICE.

THIS Is TO inform my friends and >
l. the public generally, that will posi-
lively be at my place of business always in
business hours hereafter. Will make the
repairing of harness, beots and shoes spe-
cialty and as low anybody else will do II.
All work guaranteed 10 be done as neat
and as substantial as can be done in the
city. l hsse put repairing down lower
than anyone in the county l also pu, up
Gents fine boots, shoes ana CATERS as neat
as you can ges them done in the city. Give
me call. JAMES L. CONNOLLY,
Jan lift Leona,. ltowu.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
House Burned.

Thursday afternoon. Octo Der isth' 1884
the dwelling OF Mr.. J. Mons Mllhurn
near Valley Lee in the Second Election
District, caught fire from sparks IN Inc
roof and was burned to the ground. The
building was one of the prettiest in thu
district and was valued at about $4,000
We are informed that there was an insur-
ance OF 5000 on the house and of 800 on
the furniture. Mr.. Milburn has our SINGER.
est sympathy in his lces.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
A Marrow Esea pc.

Recently, while cruising on the Potomac
Mr. John Goodwin. of the Police Sloop
"Bessie Jones" had narrow escape. Tie
was struck by the "dcaGeye" and knocked
senseless. His cap was knocked overheard
but fortunately Mr. Goodwin did not fol
low it, We rejoice at his escape for John
is too good a man to lose.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
The Republican Meeting.

Tuesdays Republican Meeting at Leon
ardtown seemed lacking in much of the
enthusiasm which usually characterizes
the Mass Meeting of that party in the
county town, and the attendance
was smaller than usual. Mr.. Coffin, the
candidate for Congress, did not speak over
fifteen minutes. F. Snowden Hill, Cap
tain Potter, Messrs. Reyburn and George
E. Loweree were the other speakers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
Poisoned.

A few days ago the cook at Mr.. Garner
hodges, in the 9TH district, in making bread
fl, dinner used by mistake arsenic instead
osha ing powder. Those of Mr.. Hodges
family " 10 ate ofthe bread were made very
sick bu, the timely arrival ofthe doctorpre-
vented any S, 'rious result. The cook, we
are told. had a very narrow escape from
death.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25
St. Andrews Parish.

Morning prayer and sermon every Sun
day, except the third Sunday in the month,
AT 30 a IN. Holy Communion every
first Sunday in the month AT 1890 a. m.
81 Peters Chapel, Leonardto1n-Morn-
ing prayer, sermon and celebration every
hird Sunday in the month at 10 a. m.
Evensong and sermon every Sunday, ex-
cept the first and third Sunday, at p m.
Sunday School at o a. IN.
81 James' Chapel, Western Branch
Evensong and sermon every first and third
Sunday in the month at 3 p. m. Sunday
School at 2 p. IN.
Paturent Beach-Sunday School at 3
O'Clock, p. III.
DoIcas !Society-Meeting every first We'd
Hesday IN the month at places to be duly
announced.
r.. VAIL SPISOZA. Rector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25

~ Mr.. ]. Z. Hill, School Examiner Of
Howard county, has been tried, and il only
took the jury twenty minutes to bring in
a verdict Of "not guilty" Atihis distance
it looks very much as if Mr. Hill was q
much prosecuted man.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-10-25

~ We are pleased to see the prosperity
evidenced by our esteemed cotemporaries,
the Westminster Adseoats and the Marlbo-
TO Enquirer both OF which journals have
come out in new dresses