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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
Harris Lithia Water.
Shown by its Analysis and Testimonials of the Most
Noted Physicians of the Country.

Harris Lithia Water.
81 had long been affected with kidney troubles: had tried all the
mineral waters from Saratoga to Porter Springs. I had tried the
Western waters and all others that could hear of, and 1 have no hest
fancy in saying that none have benefited me even approximately as
much as the Harris Lthia Water. l was using the Buffalo Ltha Water
when l heard OF this. do not expect to use the Buffalo Water AGAR.
"When L went to Harris lithia Springs, had to be assisted out of
my chair. After remaining two weeks l could get about asspood as
anybody 1t acted on me like a ~charm-quickly and ehectivey@ This
water is now being largely sold in Columbia, and l think every person
who has tried 1T will agree with me in the belief that it is the mos re.
markabe water in the country. From a simple interest in suffering hu.
manity, would like very much to see it given a trial.
G. a.. BALDWIN,, Columbia, S. c..
Harris Lithia Water Co, Harris Springs, S. G.
AsHEvILLE, N. c., September, 8, 1899.
Mr. ] r. Harris: ~
We have been selling the Harris Lihia Water for some time and
find i a ready seller; those who have tried lit arc loud in its praise. The
doctors here regard it superior to either the Buffalo or Londonderry
Waters. We predict for it a wonderful sale when the merits become
more generally known.
Yours very truly, RAHSOR q SMITH,
Prescription Druggist.
PROSPERITY, S. C. Feb. rs, 1894.
Mr.. J. T. Harris:
L have been under the treatment of several physicians and beon To
different watering places during the last ten years for kidney disease. II
affords me pleasure to say that l have received more benefit from the
use of Harris Lithia Water than all remedies combined.
Respectfully,
CD. BROWN.
E@~ For Sale by
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

Some time since the ADVERTISER
suggested that of those socalled con-
servatives in the convention, few or
none wentin unhandicapped except the
Charleston delegation. That delega-
ton is costing the State very little by
the wagging of the little unruly men,
Der. There should be able discussion,
but short and to the point.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

The Pee Dee Advocate rises from
the Bennettsville Review, destroyed by
fire. We welcome the Advocate to our
sanctum and applaud the pluck of
brother j.. p. Gibson, who rises above
disaster. We swish him great good for
tune and regret we can't give O more
extended notice for want of space.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
Live Towns.

Greenwood and Honea Path both
had j~unketing delegates at Columbia
during last week to boost the new
county idea The two were not a sym
dicate however as they favor local self
government. The democrats of New
York are on the same track.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

NOT AFRAID NOw.-'Let's cross the
street. l want to walk past that fellow
over there"
"Who is hep"
"Fellow I paid $50 to yesterday
Record.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
Extraordinary.

Gov. Culberson, of Texas, has order.
ed the Legislature Of that State con-
vened in extraordinary session to stop
by legislation the fight between Jim
Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. 1t is q
blunder. Better to have allowed the
two bruisers to hammer each other
An extra session will cost enough to
set up colleges and the thing could be
remidied at the regular session. Even
If the fight should be pulled off only
the toughs would attend and that class
can't be demoralized. Besides, many
readers outside the State would pro.
badly not skip the account of the bat
tie.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
Columbia
Female College,
COLUMBIA, S. c..

Full elective aud degree cours-
es. Fifteen Departments Of In
structions. Able Faculty of
pecial SITS and distinguished
corps of Lectures. Fall term
begins September 10th. For
further information apply to
REV. JOHN A. RICE, A. NJ, d. D.,
President
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

Druggists say that their sales of
Hoods Sarsaparilla exceed those OF all
others. There is no substitute for
Hoods.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

In answer to DR.. Aiken's card it Is
sufficient to say that no such discrim-
nation exists in Laurens as was sug-
gested by the learned Scion of Flor
ence. Rich and poor all have the same
license and use the same license and
pay the same license and now and then
go it on their own hook without IL
cense. The suggestion of the large
sum in the gentleman's reference Ger
tainly had reference to his own envir-
onment. However, it is more likely
the reporters were at fault and con
founded Laurens with Florence.
A learned delegate in the convention
instanced Gas in Laurens where q man
worth $l50,00 paid as much TOR his H.
cense) as q man without q cent? What
did the great commoner refer to?
#x*
The Columbia Register declares
that the Hon. George Johnstone has
done a big share of the talking in the
convention. Very true; but as O rule it
has been very sensible talk.
~
The New York World has a reporter
in Columbia taking notes Of the con-
vention. The Reporter spent some
time in China.
NIX
In their Congress at Chicago the
Irish did some tall talking but at long
taw.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
NOTICE
TO
Tax Payers,
TREASURES OFFICE,
LAURENs G. H., S. c.,
Sept. 10th, 1895.

In accordance with an Act of the
General Assembly of 1894, repeating
Section 2G3 Of the General Statutes Of
1882, appearing as Section 322 of the
Revised Statutes Of 1893, | will not
attend the different places in the Coun-
ty as heretofore to collect Taxes, but
will De in my Office at Laurens Court
House, from the 18th day of October
to the 3lst day of December, 1896.
TAX LEVY.
State TaX,.................. ~ Mills.
County IaA, .............. e
Rall Road Tax, 81
ScnOol IaX z
Total. .124 Mills.
Special for Laurens Graded
Scnool, A NILS.
Special for Waterloo Graded
8 Mills.
Poll Tax $l.0o. Every male citizen
between the ages of Twenty-one Ind
Fifty years, except those incapable OF
earning a support from being manned
or from other causes, and those who
are now exempted by law, shall be
deemed Taxable Polls.
Tax payers owning property in the
different Townships are earnestly re.
quested to call for receipts In each
Township, thereby saving time, and
perhaps penalties and cost.
~ j. D. MOCK,
County Treasurer.
Sept. 26, 1895-tf
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
| Was Weak.

Tired and nervous. my food did not digest
EASILY. In fact was I'm poor health generally.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt will marry
an English Lord and tho lady becomes
a Duchess. She carries with her ten.
millions and the country will be lucky
IL a bond Issue don't follow her.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01

"Jingoism" is a w1rd OF recent
growth Of English origin and signifies
greed for a fight. 1t comes from the
song:
t'We do not want to fight, but, by
Jingo,if we do,
We have the ships, we have the men,
And we have the money, too"
1t is coming into play with reference
to our relations with Spain and the ex
ploitations of the recent Chicago Con-
vention give the now word present
relish. The Atlanta Constitution
hints that we have the stuff to excite
the avidity OF marauders and we have
the men, but that guns and ammunition
~expedient in case of fire.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-10-01
The Laurens Drug Co., and Kennedy Bros.

Laurens, S. c..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04

''Ta1kin about lazy men, said the man
with the ginger beard, &c bout the worst
case ever knowed was old fellow down
in Arkansaw that alluz wore a kind of
loop tied in his whiskers. F" The grocer re-
fused to ask why, but the man from Pota-
to creek came to the rescue with ''What
fur?''
ITO save i'm the trouble of holdin up
his pipe" explained the man with the
ginger beard. 'You see he would lift his
pipe up to his mouth an hook his thumb
through the loop in his whiskers, an then
when he wanted to talk-you know them
lazy fellers is great gassers''-
GIVE kinder noticed that, - said the gro
Ger, Fright in this store
"Great gassers, an when he wanted to
talk awhile, he wasn't put to the trouble
of 1ettin lis pipe down an liftin it back
into his face agin, cause he would jist
hitch his thumb in the loop, which L said
before he had tied in his whiskers.' -
One lone, single and solitary fly buzzed
against the dingy window pane, its buzz
zing making an exact harmony in ffths
with the snore of the man from Potato
creek, who was leaning limp against the
Sheese.-Cincinnati Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
SILVER KNIGHTS.
A Secret Silver Political Order
Formed at Washington.
It is Called the Silver Knights
Of America.
FOR FREE COINAGE.
The Object is to Advance the
Cause of Silver.
William M. Stewart 'of Nevada
Named as President.
Secret Pass Words and Signs
viii be Used.

CHICAGO, July A special from
Washington says: Another secret organ
ization has been formed in this country
for political purposes. It is called the
order of the supreme temple Silver
Knights of America, and its headquarters
are at 1870 New York avenue, in this
city. AS the name indicates, the pur-
pose of the society is to advance the
cause of the frse coinage of silver. The
Knights are chartered in Virginia as q
corporation.
The charter names VIM. n. Stewart
of Carson City, New, as president of the
corporation, and among the other officers
and directors are the names of two ex-
members of congress. It is claimed that
the leaders OF the movement are promi-
nent in all parts of the country and that
a great number of senators and repre-
sentatives are included among them. At
the general Offices in this city q number
OF clerks are engaged sending out free
silver literature.
1t is claimed that temples are now be-
ing formed throughout the country and
that the Silver Knights of America al
ready show very considerable organiza-
ton. 1t is expected by the promoters
that by the time the next campaign is
actively entered upon there will be lodge
rooms of the silver knights in every
town and hamlet in the United States.
Access to the lodge rooms can only be
obtained by means of secret pass words
and signs, and discussions that occur
there will be regarded with the utmost
secrecy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
CHATTER

CHATTER 1.
It was dark in the little alley between
the dressnaker's shop and the bakers
store.
Rain had been falling, and the twilight
deepened into impenetrable night.
One wan ray of light from a candle in
the bakers shop struggled to pierce the
gloom.
But in vain.
CHAPTER IL
tsHistl''
The startling whisper came from cor
ner of the alley.
In a moment a c1oaked figure peered
forth from the dressmaker's shop and sped
forward.
Seven others followed.
They have board covered with sable
drapery
And each carried an ak.
CHAPTER III
The board was deposited in a corner
where the gloom was thickest.
And then of a sudden one of the figures
produced some strips of heavy black cloth
and commenced to blindfoId the others.
Then with a stealthy movement each of
the fearful figures appraised it's cleaning
ak and waited.
'Proceed!' said sharp clear voice.
CHAPTER w..
An ak sped through the air with a sharp
Whir.
1t was aimed at the sable draped board.
It struck with a dull, hollow thud.
Another followed, and another
Twice the seven axes few, when the
voice called:
"HOldi'
CHAPTER V.
est is well" said the voice as it's possess
or advanced and lifted the mutilated cloth
from the ak wielder's target.
"That pattern, said the dressmaker-
for it was she-as she waved the cloth
aloft, twill make my fortune as designer
of bicycle costumes. Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
Postoffice Thieves Escape from
Ludlow Street Jail N. Y.
Covered Keepers With Revol-
vers and Took the Keys.
THEN LOCKED THEM IN.
Reaching the Street They Yelled
"POlice! Stop Theft
A Grocer Who First Pursued
Runs the Other Way.

NEW YORK, July 4-The three alleged
postoffce thieves. Joseph Killoran,
Charles Allen and Harry Russell, who
are wanted at Springfield, Ills, escaped
from the Ludlow street Jail today.
The prisoners were about to take their
daily exercise in the yard of the jail.
Keepers Edward Schneer and Charles
Schoen were in the Office of the jail,
the former sitting with his back
to the door and Schoen was walk
ing about the room. The three
men entered the office at the same time.
Russell levelled a revolver at the head
of Schoen and the two others covered
Schneer with their weapons.
They threatened to kill the keepers if
outcry was made. Allen took the keys
from Schneer, while the other two still
held their revolvers at the head of
Schoen. With the keys Allen opened
the door leading to the vestibule. The
three men passed out, closing the door
and locking it. thus making the keepers
prisoners within.
the vestibule. Allen then opened the
front door with large braPs key and
the three were in the street down which
they disappeared.
On leaving the jail KilIoran, Allen and
Russell stood on the steps a few feet
from the door. Looking up and down
the street they hesitated for few mo-
ments when they ran toward Broome
and Lake streets shouting loudly.
"police, police, stop thiefW creating the
impression that they were in pursuit of a
flying thief.
At Broome street the men separated,
Allen running into Orchard street, Rus
sell going down Broome to Essex, street,
and Killonan running toward Orchard
street to Grand and thence in the direc-
ton of the Bowery.
John Apple, butcher, gave chase to
Allen and kept him in sight until he
reached Houston street Allen turned
around and shouted, "If you follow me
any further I'll fill you with lead" max
ing motion toward his hip pocket
Apple took to his heels. but looking over
his shoulder, saw Allen crossing First
avenue in diagonal direction towards
the Bowery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
COLORED MEN COOPERATE

Thoy Propose to Start = Cooperative Can
ming Factory, and Show the Advantagss
Thereof
Stock is on sale in Topeka for a colored
mems cooperative canning factory.
There ars $40 shares at So each, and it is
thought that the proceeds of the sale of
the stock will be sufficient to get the fac
tory started, and it could increase as pat
rCnags demands.
1t is proposed to can tomatoes, corn
and other products, which would give
tho colored gardeners about town a sure
market for their products The factory
would expect to have several bright col
Ored drummsrs on the road.
It is reasoned also that the factory
could give employment during the sum
mSr months to several hundred colored
children, who are now on the streets,
The children could realize enough
from their employment to buy new
clothes, with which to enter the public
schools in the fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04

Although Lee Jones lives in A lameda, he
is devoted to his club and his devotion fre-
quently costs him the last boat. Of course
he always explains the matter next Gay at
dinner.
Within the past few days Mrs. Jones'
pug dog has been running off and staying
away for half day at time. Monday
evening he disappeared and Tuesday morn
ing he was still among the missing. Mrs.
Jones became anxious about her pet and
at the breakfast table asked her cook
maggie, where do you suppose pug isH
He was away all night
81 don't know, mum, but guess he
missed the last boat, - was the prompt re-
sponse-San Francisco Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
The Practical Question.

SCI think it only fair to warn you, Hi
RAM said the aged politician to his son, a
promising young man who had been elect
ed to the legislature and was about to start
to the capital of the state to enter upon his
duties THAT measures deeply affecting the
public welfare will come up for consider
alton before the body to which you have
been elected, and corrupt, designing men
will seek to influence your vote. They will
try to bride you, Hiram. They will offer
you money. Be on your guard against
them, my boy, and remember that the rep
utation of the family whose name you bear
and the honor of the district you represent
are at stake
81 will, father, !" replied the young man,
deeply moved "How-how much will
they probably offer me?"-Chicago Trib
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
A FORTUNE UNCALLED FOR.
A Small One of $40, 900 Has Been In Bank
TWenty-One Years.

SAN Francisco, July 4-Kate Welch,
an inmate of the asylum at Reno, New,
has $10,291 deposited in the Hibernia
bank in this city, which has remained
uncalled for for twenty one years. In
the meantime the bank officials have
traced every woman of that name on the
Pacific coast and several eastern states,
only to find the real owner of the tiny
fortune in a feeble old woman, of shat
tered intellect, confined in state insti-
tuition.
In the early days of the mining ex-
element in Nevada Kate Welch was a
noted woman among the mining camps
and easily acquired the fortune now
awaiting its proper claimants.
A possible heir has also been found in
a man named John Buckley of ST. Louis,
who claims to be her son. He lost sight
of his mother some twenty-five years
ago when she left her home in Nassa-
chusetts and had not heard of her since
As Kate WEIGH was her maiden name it
is believed that Buckley may be able to
establish his kinship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
FIX THE esFLATTIEs."
"Red"Laird Tells How the Circus Grafters
Begin Their Work.

"Red"Laird Tells How the Circus Grafters
Begin Their Work.
"Graftin is good ting" said Topeka
Red Laird who travelled last year with
WsIlace's show, ''as long as you're work
lug under protection. When it's fixed
SOS when night comes the coppers gets
deir bit out of the winnings it's safe.
There amt no circus Oh the road but
what's got 'em, and the circus mugs get
DER bit every day too, because they don't
do the carrivan no good. When they
gets troo wild jay he amt got money
enough to ride home on, say nothing of
going in the main show"
"Who is the man that manages the
police?" the reporter asked.
eve have a fixer or a squarer, or any
thing you choose to call him. He's
generally a lawyer what's gone wrong.
Those with gray hair does best When
the circus strikes q town de fixer goes up
town and sees the main blokes of the
burg and meets the chief of the coppers.
Both of his hip-pockets is sticking out
wild circus tickets and he's got a roll of
dough as big as a sheriff's at the end of
his term.
ale cuts dis coin up wild de coppsrs
and gives dem all tickets for their fami-
lies. Den he tells de main copper to keep
de common aatties off de circus lot all
day"
s.What is a ffattieT"
Just common copper on de beat. A
CRATER thinks it's disgrace to stand a
pinch by anything less'n sergeant or a
captain. Well as was saying,
along in de afternoon de chief
he comes down to de lot and de fixer
meets him at de door. Someone gives
de office to slough, that's for the graft
ers to duck awhile. Den de fxer and de
main copper takes booze and de fxer
slips anoder bill wild a saw buck on each
end in de officers mitt and tells him
send your fatties out in de country to
look for de shell men, and he does it.
Den de fixer says: 'Milly Cheese is
about to do her wonderful bareback ack,
don't you want to see it?' Dos she wear
tights9' asks de chief Yes says dc
fxer. All right says de chief and away
dey go over inter de big show, and once
more de side show and do farmers is left
to the graftsrs to hide de little black ball
what has won millions of coin from de
guys"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
The Ruling Passion.

Holding his elegant open faced gold
watch in one hand, the high priced society
physician grasped his patients wrist gen
tly with the other.
"She has a severe case of low fever,
butt
He nodded his head encouragingly.
1.-THE chances are that she will recov-
err
The sufferer stirred.
GA low fever? Well, I guess''-
The memories of her struggles for social
recognition came back with vivid force.
IT will!''
Setting her face into an imitation of
that proud repose that marks the caste of
We're de We're that could hardlybe detected
from the genuine Mrs. Stryyer-Newriche
proceeded to convalesce in a manner that
astonished all present.-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
The Wand He sneered At.

The noble redman shifted disdainfully,
"They say
He drew his blanket around him pettish-
~.
THAT every dog has his day.
"But''-
He chewed his Eastwood toothpick in
his rage.
1--WE had this one yesterday as stew,
the day before as bake, and now today
it's hashedl
hfGosh I'-
He toyed with his tomahawk.
THAT'S tough on mer'
But he never for moment realized it
was twice as tough on the dog.-New York
World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
A Woman's sagacity,

GIVE got a great chance to go on rec
ord, said the politician to his wife, land
want to make the most of it. What I
want is a speech, a ringing arraignment
of the other side, something that'n par
alyze 'em with a volley of vindictive vitu-
peration.''
''Well, y replied his wife, ''that's easy.
All you have to do is to take one of their
own speeches and transpose the names of
the parties as they are mentioned. -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
LOST MONEY HERE.
The Wallace Shows said to BE Out $500
Topeka.

me " 0IA&oS SHOWS said to BE Out $500
Topeka.
The great Wallace shows did not get
rich in Topeka yesterday. Mr. Wallace
himself said he would leave about $500
in the town. He has had lot of bad
business this season, mostly on account
of the weather, as he has struck large
number of rainy days, and is out abont
$4,000 on the season 30 far az it has
gone.
The tent was not mere than half full in
the afternoon, and in the evening two
thousand people in a seven thousand tent
were not crowded.
The circus part of the show was not
surprisingly good one. There were not
very many new features, though all or
nearly all of them were well done.
The Japs in particular were clever. the
aerial work was good, and so was the biz
Cycle riding. The woman on the globe
did we'll enough to please and the high
rope dancing was up to standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
Watch Given Him by Tenn Thumb.

CHICAGO, July 4-Charles D. Sher-
wood, ex-lieutenant governor of Mime
sofa, has beer found dead floating in the
lake at the foot of Peck Court 1t was
undoubtedly a case of suicide. MIR. Sher-
wood came to Chicago last March to have
a surgical operation performed. When
Mr.. 6herwood's room was searched an
old silver watch was found on the bed
The timepiece had been given to him by
Gen. Tom Thumb when the latter first
came into public notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
CamDos Revives Bourbon Battalion.

HAVANA, July 4-Gsn. Campos this
morning revived the Bour bon battalion
which subsequently, left for the province
of Santa Clara. The city is decorated with
the national colors and immense crowds
of people throughout the morning have
been cheering for the general captain as
we'll az for Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
STANFORD CASE NOT OVER
Counsel for the Government Feels Sure
It VIII Be Appealed

SAN FRANCISCO, July ii D. McKis-
sick, special counsel for the government
in the suit to recover s15,O0OOOO from
the Stanford estate. is awaiting instruc-
tions from Attorney General Harmon to
appeal the case to the United States cir
cult court of appeals.
He says he is sure the attorney general
will instruct him to appeal the case, and
if he is advised to that effect this week,
proceedings will be begun on Monday.