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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
TOMMY'S DISMAL OUTLOOK.

MI Y'S DISMAL OUTLOOK.
Washington Evening Star.
The son Of a downtown mer-
chant was found crying when his
father returned home.
"What's the matter, Tommy? 2"
asked the merchant.
II had a fight with Charley" was
the reply.
"Well, you ought not to fight
1t served you right to get whipped,
L guess" said the father.
"But ] didntt get licked. 1
licked him." sobbed the boy.
"Well, what are you crying
about then ?"
"Why, if I had let him lick me
he couldn't hurt. And l never
thought about that, so now ] have
to fight his big brother, about my
size, and I can lick him, and Pm
going to, because Pm mad at him /;
then pve got to fight the biggest
brother, and he's three sizes bigger
than me and won't I catch it," And
Tommy refused to be comforted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
EDIron ADVERTISER:

The approaching State Fair bids
fair to be 80 successful one that en-
quiries for stock accommodations
come daily to the officials, indicat.
ing a deep interest in having q
splendid exhibition In all depart
meDts.
To induce an unusually large
number of visitors and increased
exhibits, you are appealed to, to
use your pen frequently through
your columns to that end.
In the absence of an appropria-
tion by the Legislature since 1890,
except the $1,000 for 1895, the
management has been forced to
lessen the amount OF premiums
prior to 1892, amounting before
that time to $4,000 which went di-
rectly into the pockets of farmers.
By a united effort upon the part
of the press and TO friends Of pro-
gress generally It is confidently be-
Iieved the Fair of 1896 will be
equal, If not surprising all others
in the past.
Relying on the patriotism and
public spirit of which South Caro-
linians are noted, success is as
sured.
Tho rates Of passage for the Fair
as announced by the several roads
will receive the immediate atten-
ton of the officials Of the Society
to the end that the rates of 2
cents a mile for the round trip may
be secured.
All persons wishing a premium
list will apply to either of the un-
dersigned.
Respectfully,
l.. d. CHILDS,
President.
THos. w. HOLLOWAY, Seo'y.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

At the home of Mr.. w. j. Wells
yesterday afternoon at 4'oclock there
was a quiet, though happy marriage.
The contracting parties were Miss
Lila Wells and MIR. Geo. II. Anderson
DR.. e. j. Forester officiating. The
happy couple left on the Vestibule
rens the home Of the groom. The
Journal extends hearty congratula-
tions.--Greenwood Journal Sept. "a.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
Change of Meeting.

1t was announced that Mrs. M. D..
Wightman, President of the Woman's
Missionary Society for the M E..
Church. South and Mrs. j. p. Camp
bell, Missionary to China would hold q
Missionary meeting in the Methodist
Church In Laurens, Tuesday, Septem-
Der 10Th at 8 p. M. This appointment
has been changed to Wednesday, Sept.
3Oth, at p. M. The public is invited
to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Ladies don't forget to see Jamieson's
stock of millinery and dress goods be-
fore buying.
Jamieson's is the place to buy a hand
some hat cheap.
See Jamieson's line OF trimmed felt
hats for only % and 80 cents.
Jamieson's is selling a beautiful line
of trimmed hats in felt for only 81 cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

The only daily newspaper In
South Carolina openly supporting
Palmer and Buckner Is the Char
lesion Post, edited by w. w. Ball,
who Is of the most brilliant
writer's in the State. Ball Of the
Post and Gonzales of the Columbia
State, are having some interesting
financial discussions and they both
seem to be we'll matched.-Man.
ming Times.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
Weekly Excursions. .

Commencing Friday, August 18th,
the S. AL. will operate special weekly
excursions to Portsmouth, Va, and re-
turn at following rates and conditions;
Greenwood, ...... ...... 5000
Clinton, ...... ....,.... 800
Tickets to be issued Fridays only.
Good for return passage up to and In
Guiding five days from date of sale.
Il. j. ANDERSON, q. P. A.
j. N. WRIGHT, n. +. A.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Mrs. Wistar Wright and children
will leave this week for Clemson Col
lege, In the Mechanical Department
OF which Mr.. Wright has held a posi-
tion for some time.
The friends Of Mrs. Wright and her
charming sons ami daughters regret
their departure exceedingly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Miss Emmie Brooks and MI. Jack
Spearman Of Gross Hill were married
at the home of the bride on last Thurs
day evening. The bride is q niece Of
Mr.. j. G. Brown, OF this city and has
numerous friends in Lanrens who
wish her all happiness. Mr.. Spear
man Is one OF the best known and
thought Of young men in his section
OF the county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
What Will Happen.

One solid carload of Sunny South
Stoves reached us Tuesday. See what
did happen In the way of improvements
on them.
s. M.& E. H. Wilkes s. Co.
Wilkes pays the freight and kills
competition.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

A great deal OF cotton is being mar
keted at this place from Laurens coun-
ty. Bring on your cotton and we will
insure you the highest market prices.
--Honea Path Chronicle.
A first rate place to sell--but not as
good as L%aurens, mind.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

The death of T.. II. Gibson
American consul ut Beiruth, Syria,
Is greatly regretted. Mr.. Gibson
was one of the most popular news
paper men in this section of the
South and at his old. home, Aug
usta, everybody loved him.--Char-
lesion Post.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.

The tobacco habit grows ca amaN I'm
til his nervous sy%."m is ~seriouaiy aIiect-
ed, impairing health, comfort aid hap
pincss. To quit suddenly is too serverea
shock to the system, as tobacco to an in
ventcrate user becomes q stimulant that
his system continually Graves. "Buco-
habit, in ell it's forms carefully com.
pounded after the formula of an eminent
Berlin physician who has used it in his
private practice since 1872, without q
failure. 1t is purely vegetable and guar
anteed perfectly har' SIS. Ynu can use
ali the tobacco yuu want while taking
'Baco-C Cure" II will notify you when to
stop. We give; a written guarantee to
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
Who will! Win?

the BATTLE of ballots next November is
being debated everywhere. we confess
to an admiration for tae new man
from Nebraska who has the courage
or his convictions and the brains to de-
fend his principles. But no matter which
l q wins this country will not stand still
or go backwards. The farm the factories
and the mines will still yield their in
crease to reward honest tot and only the
chronic croakers or the hrltating idler
have time to waste in telling of the aw.
lul things That are always "going to hap
pen.' The cause that is right will prevail
in the end and the other side will join in
sustaining the verdict.
We are like the next pre- ident in one
respective haye many good things to
give away.
Here II a few Of them:
400 page, cloth bcund, blank
books Ledgers and Days, regular
price $1.00 now 60 cent?.
500 page Manila Day Books, reg
ular price so cts, only 80 cents.
ClOth BOUND Pocket MemOran-
dums, old price 10 cts, now 5 cents.
Penstatfa straight, rod 10 cts a
dozen.
429 (little soiled) School Books
all kinds, from / to ! less than
catalog prices.
Perfumed Crabs Eye, 1Oc boxes,
5 cents.
Japanese Tooth Brushes, regular
price Is cents, now 10 cents each.
Tan Shoe Polish 10 cents.
$50 pcs. Sheet music, popular
songs, words and music complete
to be given away.
There are many other thirgs we will be
glad to show you and remember it's "your
moneys worth or your money back and
no questions asked" that brings so many
people to tho
EaurenS Drug Co.,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
COUNTY ALLIANCE MEETING.

The quarterly meeting of the Lau-
rens County Alliance will meet with
Shiloh Alliance on Friday, the I'd day
OF october next, at III O'Clock, a. ma.
"a full attendance is desired. All AL
ltaEcea sercrganiged Will please send a
4nn dalNe fiqf. And all Ailianeemen.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
To the Baptist Churches of Lau.
rens County.

Wednesday after the first Sunday
in October next was the day fixed
for the organization Of a new Asso.
citation. Let the churches wishing
to enter this new organization send
their delegates to this meeting.
The delegates representing the var
ious chu,ches at the last meeting at
Laurens will be eligible, inasmuch
as this is an adjourned meeting of the
former one.
j. B. PARR0TT,
Moderator.
3. I. HENDERSON, Clerk.
Oar shelves TO- the ceiling are ioaded
'N1HM With Bargains la Shoes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Old papers for sale at this Office
cheap.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Look in OF us and pay your subscrip-
tion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
Clippings from Honea Path ChronicI

Clippings from HOnea Path Chronicle.
Miss lola Machen is spending
awhile with her brother, SeaD
Machen of Laurens.
w. q. Gambrel, Of Greenwood,
parsed through here last Sunday on
his way to his old home at Prince
ton.
r.. a. Monroe and family spent
last Sunday with relatives at
Princeton.
j. p. Elledge a prosperous farm
er Of Austins, Laurens county /,
was here Saturday with a load Of
cotton. He reports good times
across the river.
Miss Nora Sharpe, of Sullivan's,
L%aureus county, was here last
Saturday visiting her brother, w.
@, Sharpe. She was accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Kilgo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

J~amiesoh's shoe for SI.00 is the best
shoe o. the market. Don't fall to trysf
pair,
Our cold baton shoe 10y 76
hnmmeRA at J~nuf6a6tl3 or
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Snow throughout New Hampshire ON
the 23d Notwithstanding Bryan was on
hand.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Hon. Frank B. Gary, it is announced,
Will be o candidate for the Speaker.
ship OF the House, when the Legisla.
ture meets In January.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

The Charleston Post has been SHOW
Ing in some hot curves to the Column
bia State. Bill Ball pitches all va
rieties--excruciatingly hot and paral-
izingly swift. Get q good eye on you,
Brother Gonzales, else Billy will fan
you out.--Edgefeld Monitor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
Schedule G. N. 8 L. RAILROAD,

The new schedule ON the Columbia,
Newberry 80 Laurens Road went into
effect last Thursday and runs as fol-
lows:
No. 81. Passenger from Columbia,
arrives at {,aarknss1 IB D.. IN,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Miss Beatrice Nolan, of Laurens, is
the guest of Miss Adele Ounce. Miss
Nolan is o charming young lady who
made many friends when she visited
this city last summer.--Sumter Watch
man and Southron.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Little Billy Ball" is rather a hot
potato and hard to handle, Oh, State?
--Edgefield Monitor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29
HOME
THE RECOED OF LAURENS UP TO
DATE. SEPT. 20.

Job printing a speciality at this Office.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

Our shelves fosthe ceiiin9 are ioeded
teEH with bargains Ia 9hoes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

II. MARpURY.
/, Clayton, Ark.
at $1.00 per box;
$3.50
guarantee, or sent
rice. Write Tor
eureka Chemical
Wis, and Bos-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-09-29

cure permanently
boxes, or refund
cent. interest. 81;
stitute. but Il sci
aid Of will powelj
fence. 1t leaves
free from nicotii
your first chew +,
CURED BY BAG
THIN
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM MATTER
The President Again Commends His
Pet Measures

The progress made in civil service reform
calls for the utmost congratulation. 1t has
survived the doubts Of its friends well
the rancor of its enemies ana has gained
permanent place among the agencies destined
To cleanse our politics and TO improve, econo-
mize and elevate the public service. There
now in the competitive classified service up
ward OF $4,000 places More than half of these
have been included from time time since
March T. 1898. most radical and sweeping
extension was made by executive order dated
the 9Th day of May. 1896. and II fourth class
postmasterships are not included in the state
ment it may be said that practically all po-
fitions contemplated by the civil service law
are now classified. Abundant reasons exist
1or including these postmaSterships, based upon
economy, improved service and the peace and
quiet OF neighborhods If, however. obstacles
prevent such action at present, 1 earnesus
ope that congress will without inconvenience
h.g postofhce applications. so adjust them as
TO permit in proper cases consolidation OF
these postofices to the end that through this
process the result desired may to a limited
extent be ACCOMPLISHED.
The civil service rules as amended during the
last year provide for sensible and uniform
method Of promotion, basing eligibility to bet
ter positions upon demonstrated efficiency and
faithfulness. The absence of fixed rules on this
subject has been an innrmlty IN the system.
more and more apparent as Its other benefits
have been better appreciated. The advan-
tages Of civil service methods on their business
aspects are too well understood to require
argument. Their application has become ne
cessity TO the executive work OF the govern
ment. But those who gain positions through
| the operation of these methods should be made
to understand that the non partisan scheme
through which they received their appoint
ments demands from them, by way Of recip-
| getty non-partisan and faithful performance
of duty under every administration and cheer
| full fidelity to every chief. While they should
encouraged to decently exercise their rights
of citizenship and to support through their SUI
frages the political beliefs they honestly profess
the noisy, pestient ana partisan employe who
loves political turmoil and contention or who
| renders lax and grudgng service to an admin
| stration not representing his political views,
| should be promptly and fearlessly dealt with,
IN such a way to furnish a warning to others
who may be likewise disposed The annual
| report of the commissioners vii, be duly trans
| mitted and l commend the important matter
they have in charge to the careful consldera-
| ton of congress
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12

with better promise OF profit. Such informa-
ton points out the way to a prudent foresight
IN the selection and cultivation Of crops and
TO release from the bondage OF unreasoning
monotony OF production, a glutted and de-
pressed market and constantly recurring un-
profitable toll.
Against Free Seeds.
In my opinion the gratuitous distribution OF
seeds by the department at present con-
Quoted ought to be discontinued. No one can
cad the statement Of the secretary on this sub
ect and doubt the extravaganza and question:
able results OF this practice The professed
friends OF the farmer and certainly the farm
srs themselves, naturally expected to be
willing to rid a department devoted to pro-
motion OF farming interests OF feature which
tends so much to its discredit.
Weather Bureau.
The weather bureau now attached to the de-
partment Of agriculture has continued to serve
ITS sphere Of usefulness and by an uninterrupt-
improvement in the accuracy ~ its forecasts
has greatly increased its efficiency aid
and protection to all whose occupations are
related to weather conditions. Omtting furth-
er reference to operations of the department
l commend the secretary report and the suE-
eestions 1t contains to the careful consideration
of the congress.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
WORK OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Construction of New Vessels the
Most Important Topic.

The work of the navy department and its
resent condition are fully explained in the
eport Of the secretary. The construction OF
vessels for navy has been energetically
rosecuted by the present administration upon
the general lines previously adopted, the de-
partment having seen no necessity for radical
haAges in prior methods under which the work
was found TO be progressing in manner high
satisfactory. 1t has been decided. however,
TO provide in every ship building contract, that
the builder should pay all trial expenses and
it has also been determined to pay no speed
premiums in future contracts. The premiums
recently earned and some yet to be decided are
eatures of the contracts made before this con-
clusion was reached.
On March 4. 1898, there were In commission
but two armored vessels, the doube-turreted
monitors Miantonomah and Monterey. Since
that date of the vessels authorized there have
been placed in their first commission three first
class and two second-class battle ships, two
armored cruisers. one harbor defense ram and
five double-turreted monitors. including the
Maine and the Puritan, just completed.
Eight unarmored cruisers and two new gun
oats have also been commissioned. The Iowa,
another battle ship, will be completed about
March ! and at least four more gunboats will
be ready for in early spring. 1t is graft
flying to state that ships and their outfits
believed to be equal to the best manufact-
ured elsewhere, and such notable reductions
have been made in their cost as to justify the
statement that quite a number Of vessels are
being constructed at rates as low as those
that prevail in European shipyards.
Plants Are First Glass.
Our manufacturing facilities are at this time
fnple Tor all possible naval contingencies.
Three Of our government navy yards. those at
Mare Island, California; Norfolk Va, and
Brooklyn. are equipped for ship building; our
ordnance plant in Washington is equal to any
in the world and in the torpedo station we are
successfully making the highest grades OF
mokeless powder. Three frst-class ship yards
at Newport, r. l., Philadelphia and San Fran
cisco are building battle ships; IL contractors
situated I'm the states of Maine, Rhode Island
ennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia
nd the state Of Washington are constructing
gun boats or torpedo boats. two plants are
manufacturing large quantities OF first-class
armor and and American factories are pro
ducing automobile torpedoes and powder, pro
| jectiles, rapid-firing guns and everything els'
| necessary for the complete outfit Of naval yes
| sells.
There have been authorized since March, 1898
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12

five battle ships. six light draft gun boats, 16
torpedo boats and the submarine torpedo boat.
Contracts for the building of all these have
been let. The secretary expresses the opinion
that we have for the present sufficient sup
ply Of cruisers and gun boats and that here
after the construction OF battle ships and tor
pedo boats win supply our needs
Departmental business.
Much attention has been given TO the methods
( carrying on departmental business. Import
ant notifications in the regulations have been
made tending to uniformity In the control OF
ship building as far as may be under the
bureau OF construction and repair and also to
improve the mode OF purchasing supplies for
the navy by the bureau OF supplies and ac-
counts. The establishment under recent acts Of
congress of supply funds, with which TO pur-
chase these supplies in large quantities and
other notifications OF methods have tended ma
terally to their cheapening and better quality.
Men aud Their management.
The war college has developed into an in
sutution which it is believed will be of great
value to the nation in teaching the science
of war as we'll as in stimulating professional
zeal in the navy and 1t will be especially use
full in the devising Of plans for the utilization
in case of necessity, of all the naval resources
OF the United States.
The secretary has persistently adhered to the
plan he found in operation for securing labor
the navy yards, through boards of labor and
more complete and effective The naval officers
who are familiar with this system and its opera
ton express the opinion that its results have
been TO vastly improve the character of the
work done at our yards and greatly reduce Its
cost Discipline among the officers and men
of the navy has been maintained to high
standard and the percentage of American citi-
zens enlisted has been very much increased.
The secretary is considering, and will formu-
late during the coming winter a plan for lay
ing up ships in reserve, thereby largely re-
ducing the cost of maintaining our vessels
afloat. This plan contemplates that battleships,
torpedo boats and such of the cruisers as are
not needed for active service at shall be
kept in reserve with skeleton crews on board
to keep them in condition, cruising only enough
ha af1 n nj
crews in the time of activity. The economy to
result from this system is too obvious to need
eminent.
The naval militia which was authorized a
few years ago experiment. has now de-
veloped into a body of enterprising men active
and energetic in the discharge OF their duties
and promising great usefulness. Its establish
'ent has nearly the same relations to our navy
a. the national guard in the different states
bears to our army and it constitutes a source
of supply for naval forces, the Importance
of which is Immediately apparent.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
INTERSTATE COMMERCE. LAWS.
Usefulness of thc Commission
AbmndnntIy DemOnstrnted.

Usefulness of the Commission
AbundantIy Demonstrated.
The Interstate commerce commission has,
urng the last year. supplied abundant evil
dence of its usefulness, and the Importance OF
the work committed to its charge. Public
transportation is a universal necessity and the
question of just and reasonable charges there
for has become one of vital Importance, not
only to shippers and carriers, but also to the
asst mutitudes Of producers and consumers.
The justice and equity OF the principles en-
bodied in the existing law passed for the pur-
pose Of regulating these charges are everywhere
conceded and there appears to be no question
that the policy thus entered upon has per-
manent place in our legislation. AS the pres
ent statute when enacted was in the nature of
the case, more less tentative and experiment
tai, it was hardly expected to supply complete
and adequate system.
While it's wholesome effects are manifest and
have amply justified its enactment It is evil
dent that all desired reforms IN transportation
methods have not been sull-' accomplished.
In view of the judicial INTERPRETATION with
which some provisions Of this statute nave been
received and the defects disclosed by the efforts
made for its Endorsement, its revision and
amendment appear to be essential to the end
that it may more effectualy reach the evils
designed to be corrected. l hope the recon-
mendatons Of the commission upon this sub
sect will be promptly and favorably considered
by the congress.