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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
NOTICEEM

will sell to the highest bidder ut
Princeton, S. c., Laurens County, all
the assigned stock of goods formerly
belonging to DR.. G.. l.. Martin, on FRI
day, March the 22rd, at IL o'clock, NJ.
For further particulars apply to the
undersigned at Alba, s. G.
JNo. w. MCCULLUGH,
Assignee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
NOTICE!

The State Examination of teachers
will be held in Columbia in the Office
OF State Superintendent of Education
on the 9Th OF April.
The County Examination for Lau-
rens County will be held at Laurens In
the Court House on the 10th day of
April, for white and colored teachers.
Only teachers holding certificates from
Trainings Schools, are exemptI
JAS. a. MADDEN,
nj .School Com.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
Pawn Office.

| have opened in connection with my
other business, in Robertson Building,
next to post Office q pawn office. Mon
ey advanced on Jewerly, Watches,
Rings; Diamonds, Furniture, Buggics,
Carriages and Household Articles for
thirty days. II not redeemed in the
time will be sold for loans.
w. G.. MYERS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

1t is not to be wondered at that
Ayers Pills are in such universal de-
mand! For the cure Of constipation.
biliousness, or any other complaint
needing o laxative, these pills are un
surpassed. They are sugar-coatcd, easy
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

While no physician or pharmacist
conscientiously warrant a cure: the
j. G. Aver Co. guarantee the purity,
strength, and medicinal virtues of
Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t was the only
blood-purifier admitted ut the great
Worlds Fair in Chicago, 1895.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
ALMA Ian
MAGGIE MI
AssistaA

All the white led
County arc requested
the Iaurcns Graded
day, 18TH instant,
spend the day with EdN
to attend a meeting of til
that night in the Court
the Teachers Association
Mr.. May field, State Supe
of Education, has been
attend on that occasion
the teachers OF Laurens. I
that every teacher in II
will attend, and on Sad
programme willy be for cS
to give a short bral rer1
her school. I1hc good
Laurcns city promise
tainmcnt for ;|ll the tel
Friday morning till Sal
ming. Every white te;
County will be expect
this meeting, and we
pleasant and RRGtable}
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
QUITE A SUCCESS
The Moon in Eclipse Viewed by a Large
Audience.

Old Luna gave one of the most sue
cessful perfo: mances ever seen in Lau-
rens Sunday night. Everybody went
out to see he". In her sombre costume
she was m~ysteriously beautiful if not
so %radianlly handsome as usual.
The moor did her part to perfection.
The receipts were insignificant.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
City Real Estate for Sale.

Will be sold at Drivato sale the fol-
lowing real estate of the assigned prop
crty of III. Terry 81 GO: F0rty-iivc acres
part Of which lies in the Southern por-
tion of the city bounded by lands Of j..
III. Traynham, III. Garrison, Grccr and
others. Terms will be made satisfac
tory.
J.B. PARKS, Assignee.
l.. w. SIMKINS, Agent.
Mar. 4, lS95-3t.
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@Re dduertiser.
uLAURENs, S, c., March ~, 1895.
LOCAL.
Wants Another Chance.

Notice OF appeal was given in the
case Of the State vs.. Wash Owens,
convicted OF murder at the recent tern;
OF Court. Judge Aldrich signed an
order staying the execution which was
fixed for the 10Th of April.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
HI ELECTION.
WHAT WE NEED In THE WAY OF
MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
A Hint about InyitatiOns-Push and
Progress = The Ont going
Oficers-POlitics I'm the
State-The Sena-
tOriaI Race.
COLUMBIA, S. c., March 0, '95.

Some time ago this town sent q com
mittee to New England to bring va
rious and sundry cotton mills here
The committee returned and reported
that it had talked mills to everybody
who would talk to them and also that
several parties had promised to come
to Columbia and see the town. To my
surprise these parties were polite
enough to come and come quick.
1t is said that New England mill men
are eager to put money in q town
which will help ITSELF, Laurens is
helping,-shall | not say, humping?-
itself! | sometimes think that If the
fat-pursed manufacturers Of New Eng
that they would o down by compan-
les and regiments. We want them
in companies and really might find
them useful. Invitations are nice
things to extend.
LITTLE COTTON.
1t may happen this year that very
little cotton will be planted in South
Carolina and in fact such is the pros
pect. | have heard of M community
in which the acreage is to be only me
fifth Of what it was last year. The farm
ers who were in convention to discuss
the fertilizer question in February APP
peared very much in earnest and now
since the rail roads have declined to
submit to any reduction in rates it is
probable that more than ever they will
determine to show hat they are indie
pendent of railroads and fertilizer
companies too. a year or two of cessa-
ton from fertilizer,-that is cOmmeri-
cial fertilizer,-would doubtless place
the farmers in q much stronger posi-
ton than they now occupy.
THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
In voting today. be careful. 1 sup
pose the chances all favor the selection
of a good mayor,-either candidate
would fill that description,-b the
voters should be especially careful to
hit upon excellent business mcn.-men
who are able and willing to help the
laws are rigidly and impartially en-
forced. A first rate town council is af-
ter all of moro importance to the peo-
pie of Laurens than q first-ratc con-
gress and a board of aldermen can do
any and every citizen Of Laurcns q vast
deal more harm than they have suffer-
ed from the Door old dilapidatcd con-
gress which adjourned last Monday
So be careful in electing ON11ilR1G cz
and again l say, be carefully
PUSH AND pRoG1
The issues if there
municipal contest +
and certainly cannt
give Laurens an adm
fruitful in improveH
i've measures but Y
ministration Law
is the time for/
irpn hoirn A|+tt+< .E|.- X*l.|X |X <c<-<|@-t|
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

That am still here and keep on hand
q few WAGONS, BUGGIEs and Har-
ness at Low Prices. / will sell Wheels
as cheap as they a be bought, and all
kinds of material for Wagons and Bug
gies. l will do work at The lowest
prices.
@. II. WRITTEN.
Laurips, s.. o., jan. 81, 1891.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
Davis &c RODers Locals.

LYNCHED-A dummy but it was not
Davis & Roper as he is still in the ring
showing up the big bargains in cloth
ing that the Famous Clothiers have in
stock. Sec boys knee pants at 15cts;
Mems pants at 65cts: Boys knee suits
at 81 80.
DAVIS 81 ROPER,
Famous Clothers.
RUNNING-Everybody that wears
pants to get those nice and pretty
styles at 60 cts, 90 cts, and $1.25 at
DAVIS 81 ROPER.
MISUNDERSTANDING good p%ersuaders
but not near SO effective as the nobby
young mens' suit at 800 to so. SO at
DAVIS g. ROPER.
WANTED-A newspaper reporter not
to investigate and report u lynching
but to tell of the Bargains in Neck
wear end Dress Shirts, Clothing and
Shoes at
DAVIS & ROPER.
See the latest styles in Cheviotts for
young men at Davis s. Roper.
Get q tie worth % cents for 10 cents.
Get a tie worth so cents for % cents at
Davis 81 Roper.
A DUMMY.-We have something
much more comfortable for you in late
styles in collars and pretty ties at
DAVIS e. ROPER.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

Have you ever noticed how your sys-
tenn seems to special assistance
In the spring? Just the help required
is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
a Humorous Fact

About Hoods Sarsaparilla--it expels
bad humor and creates good humor.-
A battle for blood is what Hoods Sar-
saparilla vigorously fights, and it is al
ways victorious in expelling foul taints
and giving the vital fluid the quality
and quantity of perfect health. 1t cures
scrofula, salt rhcum, boils and other
blood diseases.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
Honor Roll of the Ne
Graded Sch(

Third Gradc-AnnI
fayctte Moore.
Fourth Gradc--Li
Sullivan, George Bro
Fifth Grade-JoSiS
lee Martin, Fay BOY
Langston, Percy T'inlcy.|
Sixth Gradc-Carric{
Matte Finley, Ieicnf
Carrie Brown, Norwd
Mcmmus Hudgcns, FL
Rosabcl Moore, Lou In
Gift Finley, lidic JcrryE
Seventh Grade-.Jose|
Eighth Grade = CHI
Gus Cunningham, Alv}
Susie L.angston, Emrf
b. y. CULl
ALMA Ian
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly
and efficiently on the bowels and liver.
25c,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS,

AT Laurens in the State of South Carolina,
At the Close OF Business, Mar. g, 1895.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

FANTED:.-Lady or Gentleman can
lers in each Township. At least
per day guaranteed.
-.E. SIMMONS,
kesville, S. @.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

TO handlc the iunds rnfruSccH
them, to the best interest Of thc
district.
Any one expecting to recoi'
pay from the public funds OF
school district for any service shou
contract with the trustees befo
rendering said serv &c, and it wou
be best to have that o~orIwftt {,
duccd to writings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12
The examine

The cxamint
this County wi
of April at
examination
April in Colu
ers of the ca
stand the exd
we'll for sonld
Of the bran
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-03-12

DEMONSTRATION Sign Tie pa
tilicatcs Of teacher who doE
hold a certificate approved
County Board. +
Trustees should be card
number the warrants the,
correctly and to write the
township on every warrant
AS the funds Of each dis
not be paid out, except q
rant issued by the trust
board Of trustees should
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
Sailed for Savannah.
A Ship for the Negro Emigrants-
Liber1an Liberality.

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-The
Danish steamer Horsa sailed from here
this evening for Savannah, having
been chartered by the International
Emigration Society to take about 200
negro colonists from Savannah to Mon
rovia, Liberia.
The steamer is under command of
Captain Henry Wibourg. The emf
grants will be accompanied by an agent
Of the society. The Horsa will prob
ably arrive at Savannah On Sunday,
and, if possible, sail for Liberia the fol-
lowing day.
The society has organized its first
party Of emigrants with great care, Sc
lectipg them mainly from Mississippi.
In making the selections, only men,
both single aud married of good ply
steal condition have been chosen and
permitted to join. The married men
will be accompanied by their wives and
families, and the society has made ar
rangements to give the unmarried col
90 ISIS ten acres of land and the mar
ried ones twenty-five acres upon their
arrival in Liberia.
The Liberian. government will shell
ter the colonists for three months,
until they have built their OVID houses
Good mechanics, carpenters especially.
it is claimed, can have plenty Of work
at coed wages, while those familiar
With farm work can engage 10 coffee
growing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
Another Seizure.
Whiskey Shipped From Savannah
to Wilmington, Arrested at
Beaufort

CHARLESTON, March IA special
TO the Ncus and Courier from Beau
fort, says: This afternoon, the
State constables seized on board Of
the sloop, "Our Fritz of Charles
ton, sixteen barrels Of whiskey and
FIVE barrels Of export beer, marked
Stincken s. O'Neal, Wilmington, y.
G., shipped from Savannah. Mr.
Benjamin Fife, represented as super
cargo, in charge, was arrested npon
warrants issued by Trial Justice I.
G. White, charging infraction Of the
dispensary laws in bringing contra
oand whiskeys and liquors into the
State for use therein, upon affidavit
Of the State constables.
The defendant claims that he was
only passing through by the inland
passage on account of trough weather,
and that be was bound for Wilmig-
ton. The constables claim to nave
evidence to the contrary aud have
telegraphed the Governor the situa-
ton. The vessel and cargo are in
charge of the sheriff to abide de-
ve!opments. The defendant al re-
CURED to furnish bail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
Consolidated Aug. 2, 1881.

to be prosecuted for forgery. The
removed men are Sam 4. Nix and
Prof. T. A. Saxon, both negroes.
Supervisor Green this morning sent
to Governor Evans certain afidavits
made out by these two notaries and
asked him if he should accept them.
The Governor says he found that on
the application form the names Of the
applicants we're written by the
notaries with the proper "his mark"
being put in, but on the affidavit
attached the names of the parties
certifying were written out by the
notaries and there were nc marks at
all.
The Governor not only promptly
removed the notaries but will place
the papers in the hands of the solicit
tor charging them with forging the
names, and order him to prosecute
them. This is the information that
Governor Evans gives = and
Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
Unconstitutional!
Judge simonron so Declares the
Liquor Law.

CHARLESTON, March 12.-The State
~dispensary law is o on its way to the
United States Supreme Court. lie the
United States Circuit Court so-da-
Judge Simonton handed down a de-
cision IL the habeas corpus cases OF
the master and crew Of the schooner
Carolina. who had been arrested on a
charge of violating the dispeBsary law.
Their vessel contained a cargo Of Ii
ouor brought from S~avaouah to this
port, was seized by tie police and State
c%onssables and conGscated.' Suits were
brought to transfer the case to the
Federal court, aud the master and crew
of the vessel were brought into that
court on habeas corpus.
In the decision which orders the re-
lease of the men from custody, Judge
Simonton expresses the opinion that
the arrest and detention of the defend
ants was against the interstate COM
merce law. and that the dispensary law
is unconstitutional, and indicates that
it would be best for the State aud the
public for toe cast to be carried speed
lily before the Supreme Court of the
United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
- SUMTER. S. c., MARCH 30, 1895.

are easy of accomplishment, as is evil
denced by the manner in which the
registration has been and S being con-
Quoted aud as such We can hope for
very little either from the government
or courts Of the State. Our only hope
and safety, therefore, are in the Fed.
eral courts within the guarantees of
the Federal Constitution. Suite to
test the constitutionality of the laws
by which we are being brutalized must
be brought in the Federal courts at
once, and the means for defraying the
expenses of prosecuting the same must
be obtained from the masses, whose
protection we are seeking. In fact, a
civil suit has already been commenced
in the Federal courts by Congressman
Murray, which must languish unless
the means for its immediate prosecu-
ton are secured. Therefore this is to
request each and every colored minis
Ter in South Carolina 80 set apart the
fourth Sunday iu March, or not later
than the first Sunday il April, for the
purpose of raising the means for the
above mentioned object. The masses
should be thoroughly educated AID
aroused to the importance Of giving lib
orally. As the case will be tried in
Charleston, S. c., Congressman Murray
has employed the attorneys for the
prosecution CT the case, aud as the
money should be put or sent where it
will be available when needed, without
being quito the trouble of correspond
ing with the various committees of the
counties. | would suggest that the
money be sent to the First National
Bank. Charleston. TO the credit Of
George ". Murray, and forward the
figures to me, No. II East Laurel
street Columbia.
William D. Chappelle, Chairman.
T. J. CLARK. Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
INTO UNCLE SANS COURT.

But the move made above was not
ali that developed yesterday on the last
day for the registration of the
voters under the special registra-
tiou act. The Ministerial Union has
taken charge Of matters and 1t
is preparing to fight all the way
down to the last ditch. 1t new ap-
pears that they intend to make use of
all the data obtained recently, aud ip-
tend to 20 into the United States Court
Immediately to test the legality of the
registration laws of the State. with a
view of having them nulli6ed. Such a
fight has been hanging fire for some
time, but it now seems that the crisis
has come and action is to be taken i'm
mediately The following circular. is
sued last night. explains the nove
Headquarters Ministerial Union,
COLUMBIA, S c., March II. 1898
Dear brethren. ministers Of all de-
moninations: Whereas, a determined
purpose has been reached on the part
Of the faction now IN control OF the
oovercment to disfranchi>c and bru-
,a!,ze the masses of our people IN this
State, and with the machinery Of the
eovernmeut and courts in their pos
sessi,n their designs and conspiracies
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
That Spanish Insult.
Minister Muruaga Thinks It
Was Justified.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-The
Spanish minister, Senor Muruaga,
cabled the Governor. General Of Cuba
to-day for information regarding the
firing upon the American steamer
Alliaaca by aSpanish gua5oat Oh the
morning of the Stb instant. At a late
hour this afternoon no answer had
been received. Senior Murrasa
assumes that the captain of the gun
boat has net yet had an opportunity Of
making his report to headquarters.
When it is received, its substance will
be at once telegrapned to tue legation
here.
Secor Muruaga feels that the state
ments published in the American
newspapers to-day are somewhat mis-
leading, and he believes that when the
other side of the story is printed it will
put the matter in a different light. He
ridicules the suggestion that the action
of the Spanish captain in firing upon
the Alliance was an indication of hos
tility on the part of the Spanish gov
eminent. The relations between Spain
aud the United States are Of the most
friendly nature, and the Spanish cap
tain, he says, must have felt justified
10 pursuing the course that be did, as
will doubtless be shown later.
The Allianca," continued Senior
Muruaga, "was running through the
windward Passage, between the Keys,
taking the short cut to the Atlantic
Captain Crossman says be was fully
six miles from shore. Maritime law,
10 such cases, does rot compute dis
tances at sea from the mainland but
from the capes and promoOtories. THIS
was the contention of The United States
in the dispute with Great Britain i'll
Boring Sea and it was allowed. It
will be seen, l think, that under these
circumstances. Captain Gresham was
not six miles from Cuban shores. Cuba
is full of excitement over the domestic
troubles aud our cruisers are unusually
vigilaut at this time in watching for
vessels carrying arms and reinforce
men,s to the insurgents. In these cir
cuustances, closer attention is paid to
unknown vessels nearing out shores
than would be ordinarily the So
far as | know, this is all there is to say
about it."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
A Flood at Columbus, Ga.
Heaviest Rainfall in Twelve Years
Padding IN the Streets.

COLUMBUS, Ca, March l4.-Durlog
the past forty.elght hours, Columbus
has experienced the heaviest rain storm
in twelve years. a great d%ownpour
Of rain occurred early this morning,
though rain yesterday and last night
was continuous aud heavy. Washouts
have been reported OF all railroads and
nearly every train coming to the city
today was delayed from one hour to
three hours. The lower portion of the
city is overlooked houses washed away
and every bridge 10 the immediate Vi
ciuity of the city and across the river
in GIrard and Phenix City have dlsap-
peared. People are cut off from their
homes and padding about the streets
10 batteaux. A number Of gardens are
seriously damaged. All cotton mills on
the river front have been compelled to
shut down on account of the high va
ter. The river at midnight is still rls-
ing and navigation seriously lnterfered
with.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
Murdered in His Bed.

AIKEN, March 13-Bland Watson, a
colcrcd man in the employ of the Stead
man House, was found murdered IN
his bed this morning. His head and
throat we're fcarfuily cut with a
Ratchet. Watson slept 10 the basement
and his body was discovered by the
cook. X bloody apron in possession Of
Jane Wilson has led to the arrest of
herself aud Tom Prince, her husband,
on suspicion. The corouers july
will not render a verdict before to-mor-
row.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
Evans on the Decision
OF Judge slmonton in the
"Carolina" Case.

COLUMBIA, March l3.-1o-day Wnen
Governor Evans's attention was call
ed to the decision of Judge Simonton
in the Carolina case he had but little
to say, but in that little he made it
manifest that the State proposed to
stick to it's determination to 60 ahead
and seize all contraband liquor brought
into the State upon its arrival within
the jurisdiction of the State. Gov
ernor Evans said: 81 don't want to
comment on the decision until / look
into it thoroughly. cannot see how
ever, how he caa find as he does, for
the facts do not support the position
he takes He finds that the goods
were still in transit. The facts as
gwen to me show that the boat was
in port at the time, was at the place
of Der destination, that the line had
been thrown from the shore. | will
say that we are going ahead Selling
every boat as it comes in, and that
we are doing business at the same
old stand. The eonstables are to go
ahead and seize every vessel by my
orders. Judge Simonton decides
that so far as these prisoners are con
cerned the dispensary law is null and
void, on the grounds that they were
engaged in Interstate traffic, and the
goods had not arrived at the point Of
destination. The Interstate COM
nerce law is, of course, a feature Of
the law, but Congress is the only
power which can have anything to do
with that. We claim that under the
Wilson Act we can seize any liquor
upon it's arrival at it's destination.
The dispensary law is an exact copy
O; the Wilson Act and the United
States revenue laws. If he holds one
unconstitutional he must also hold
the others unconstitutional. We are
not interfering with Interstate com
merce at all"
When the Governor was asked
about Judge Simonton's suggestion
that it was for the best interest Of all
parties concerned to have a speedy
settlement of all questions as to the
dispensary law in the United States
Supreme Court. he said: eve will
do as we see fit about that without
any suggestions from Judge Simon
ton. The decision he renders does
not affect the operation Of the dispen-
sary law in the slightest. lie simply
holds that we cannot arrest parties
actually engaged in Interstate com
merce. We cannot arrest people for
bringing liquor into the State, but we
can take charge of the matter just so
soon as the liquor arrives at its point
of destination"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-03-20
THE GOVERNORS ANSWER

Governor Evans informed the com
miteee that be would take the matter
into consideration, and asked that the
paper be turned over to his private
secretary. He told the committeeman
that be though, they were unduly ex-
cited over the mater. The matter was
resulting in no more Injury to them
than to the white people who had not
registered. He, however, promised the
committee to let them have a reply as
early as possible.