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The times., 1898-08-01
JUST HOW DEWEY WON.
Daniel DobIe Describes the Great
Battle INFINITELY

When the news of Deweys victory
reached Pennyroyal, in Ross County, O.,
and that was not many days ago. it
caused no excitement, and there was no
celebration of any kind, says the New
York Sun, but on Saturday night John
Bridges store was crowded with men
who wanted to hear a description of the
battle by DanielsDoble and an explana-
ton of some things that were not under
stood.
What ] can't get through my noddle,' y
said Pontius Anderson, lis how none O.
tn Spanish cannon balls didn't go right
through our boats jest tn same as our
balls went through theirn.''
Simple enough said Daniel Doble,
cause our boats is made O. sofe metal
an theirn's made o. brittle. Ev'ry time
old Dewey hit Spanish boat her sides
cracked jest like they wuz glass, but
when a ball hit Dewey's it was diffrunt.
Tn metal bein soft, it closed over tn
balls when they struck. not leavin'
hole-jest tn same uZ eff you threw a
marble in a pan o. dough.
Them Spaniards is sharp, though, an
they ketched ont tn thing, an eff they'd
ketched on sooner mebby Dewey'd had a
hard time. They seen tn soft metal was
tn best, so they het up their boat, tn
last one they had. Th' hotter it got tn
better 1t wuz, an they het er way I'D
Old Dewey seen tn ball from his boats
wuzn't doin' no hurt, an he seen tn
trick. so he yelled out { his captains,
Don't shoot nothin' but heavy ballsp'
They kept pepperin' away with big balls
till tn Spanish boat wuZ SO full O. lead
she sunk Nv ser own weight
Them Vermont fellers is great fer
tricks, tell you. Dewey's sailors wadel
[ shore an got in single rank, InG:en
ME- IN Spanish gen'rai seen whut Dewey
Wuz doin, an he sez 'Whut's good fer
}anks is good fer Spanish an he drawed
his men up in Indian file tn same way.
Thet Wuz jest whut old Dewey wuz wait
IN fer. There was 'twixt 600 an 15 0U0
Spaniards, an they made line more'n
SIX miles long. 'Firen sez Dewey when he
seen EN-, an bang went is gun, tn big
gest one he had with i'm, one ah't carried
twelve miles. Thet ball Went chasin'
down the line. knockin' Spaniards over
ike they wuz ten pins Tn first three Sec
onds mile o Spaniards fell. Th' heads
wuz knocked clean off ev'ry one o. 'em.
Course, tn ball was gittin' weaker ev'ry
minute, an when 1t struck tn second
mile it had drapped till it iketched 'em
in necks. TIL third mile o. Spaniards got
hit in tn breast, an tn fourth mile right
in the stummicks. Then tn Spanish seen
whut wuz goin' on am they begun t
drap t tn ground, butgit didn't do no
good, fer tn ball wuz gittin' spent an
drapped too. 1t moved down close an
killed every Spaniard deader'n a last
years birds nest, whereas, eff they hadn't
drapped they'd only lost their legs an
feet 1ois
The times., 1898-08-01
ALASKAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
The Matter Will Be Adjusted at the
Quebec Conference

Among the many important questions
that are to be laid before the American
Canadian commission for adjustment at
the forthcoming Quebec conference is the
Alaskan boundary dispute Those who
have interests in the newly discovered
gold fields of the far northwest viii ex-
perience no little relief when this source
OF international friction has been salts
factorily dispised of, which it doubtless
will be in the near future.
Long ago when the Alaskan border was
fixed by the United States it was agreed
that the Hist parallel should separate
Canadian from American territory. There
was some difference of opinion concerning
the exact relations of the above named
parallel to the coast line but as no great
Importance was then attached to 4 few
square miles of undeveloped country. tie
matter was allowed to rest as a problem
not worth the expense of study and solu-
ton.
With the discovery of the Yukon placer
mines an insignificant disagreement de-
veloped into serious proportions. The
searchers after wealth from both coun-
tries disputed each the others right to
mine gold in the doubtful territory, and
with every new discovery of rich diggings
the feeling grew more intense, until at
last the two governments found it neces-
sary to order detachments of mounted
police and soldiers to the scene
The territory directly in dispute is
about $50 miles long and from five to ten
miles wide, and cuts through the richest
section of the gold fields. Naturally the
entire boundary enters into the question,
owing to hitherto uncertain delimitation
and will have to be readjusted 1t is,
however, particularly that part dividing
the gold fields which gave rise to the Sc
rious phases of the affair. and difference
of five or ten miles anywhere else along
the line would not be a serious question
to deal with.
The times., 1898-08-01
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
Its Report Censures the Superin-
tepdcnt of Public Works

Albany, N Y, July Sl-The Canal In
vestigation Commission has presented its
report to Gov. Black. The report is unan-
imous.
The commission. 1t is said, severely cen
sures the administration of George w.
Aldridge, superintendent of Public Works.
1t also states, so it is said, that more
than $l0,000,0OO more will be necessary to
put the canals in shape. and that had
the work been properly done at the out
set many millions could have been saved.
Commissioners Smith W. Weed and
George w. Clinton were in Albany Sat
urday and it is stated that they had
long conference with the governor after
the State departments had been closed
for the day.
The commission was not expected to
present its report before tomorrow and it
is understood that its contents will be
pretty thoroughly discussed.
The times., 1898-08-01
SOME RAPID cABLE-LAY1NG.
Apparatus to Do the Work mt Twen-
ty Knots an Hour

ty Knots an Hour.
Lieut. William c. Cf7tchley and C.
Scott Smell have devised apparatus by
means Of which submarine cable can
safely be laid at any rate of speed within
the compass of the fastest cruiser This
is very far in excess of anything which
has hitherto been accomplished. but there
is little doubt that the plan is feasible
The apparatus is capable of being fitted
to a warship or a properly equipped tele-
graph ship, or, as an alternative there is
temporary arrangement which Is ca
pable of being adapted to any vessel at
very short notice.
A pulley at the stern of the ship elects
the cable overheard, and Is dyiven by
a motor. Beyond this stern pulley is a
wide drum, over which. the cable passes
on its way from the hold. In conjunc-
ton with the drum is maintained 1000
feet of cable under a constant tension.
The idea OF a cable running out at twen-
~ knots is rather startling but experts
are of the opinion that this could be
accomplished. The inventors have de-
vised an apparatus for holding ii in hand
and completely slowing 2,00O cubic feet ot
cable, called the "cable accumulator''
Ga small unit system of carrying the ca
BILE, which consists in pacing the cable
ON board in drums of forty knots capac-
ity, and arranging them in columns, from
which the cable Is drawn off alternately
an automatic traveller to receive the
cable as it leaves the drum, and finally a.
controlling system whereby an officer To-
Gated in chart-room keeps the attend
ant at the ejecting engine aware of the
needed paying-out speed.
Sir George Clarke mas remarked that
there are about thirty-eight cable ships
In the world, and OF these no. more than
four or five are under anything but an
English flag
Thus, he says, England has al
most a monopoly of trained men and of
hitting appliances for laying and cutting
cables. IF it were our policy" he re-
marked, we could cut cables with great
er certainty and more quickly than any
other power. AT the same time we could
produce In England something like 2,000
knots Of cable month and that rate
could be maintained if the supply of gutta
percha would hold out'
The fact of being able to establish such
communication at the fastest speed yet
attained by war.hip would be of material
value 10 naval commander in work.
ing out conbinatio of effective force
Moreover, a cable in war time could
be laid in very short time between two
fixed points, and the navy which could Law
cable at full speed where none is shown
TO eXiss, and which,. consequently, would
not be searched for and destroyed by an
enemy, would reap the full benefit when
the necessity for establishing telegraphic
communication arose.
The times., 1898-08-01
TO THE SCOTTISH PEOPLE.
The POpe's EncycIfcal to Them in
His Last Days

Rome, July 31.-The Pope has issued
an encyclical to the Scottish people, the
terms of which are significant, IN view
of the recent reports that the thoughts
of his holiness are absorbed with his
approaching death.
He says that he addresses them be-
cause he sees that his last day is COM
ing. and in the most solemn terms recalls
the services of dead Scottish heroes to
the church. and beseeches the people
to return to their ancient faith.
The encyclical conveys to the people
the apostolic blessing. - p. r-4e n 50
The times., 1898-08-01

The Rev. W. B. Costley, of Stockbridge,
Ga, while attending to his pastoral duties
at Ellenwood, that State. was attacked
by cholera morbus. He says: by chance
l happened to get hold of bottle of
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, and l think it was the
means of saving my life. 1t relieved me
at once" For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail druggist, 93S f Street
northwest, and Connecticut Avenue and
Street northwest, and 1928 Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-08-01

Digestive disorders. are frequently in
dicated by a disagreeable taste in the
mouth, heart or stomach burn, sick head
ache in the morning, or sallow complex
ion. Heurich's beers viii prevent this.
A bottle with every meal will assure
perfect health and rest. Phone Airing
ton Bottling Co. fer a case of Maerzen,
Senate, Extra Pale, or Lager Beer or
case of Heurich's Sparkling Stock Ale.
The times., 1898-08-01

MONEY TO LOAN at the lowest rates Of inter ssr
on improved and unimproved property IN ths
District OF Columbia; no delay beyond exam-
ination Of title. WALTER II. ACKER. TO4 18th
ST. ". fe2-tf
MONEY 20 lean real estate; $3.50 and snau
sums. per cent; $500 and larger sums par
rent; g, 500 and larger suus. and q l-2 pee
cent; all transactions conducted with economical
consideration for borrowerz Wh- a. SAIN0E2a.
q CO.. l40z ST. NV apI7-d
MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED COLLAT-
ERAL-No delay YERKES & BAKER.
Rooms 40 TO a. Metzerott Bldg lilo ST
jel2-tf
The times., 1898-08-01

10n nm Drink and Drug Inebriates re-
Ouu,uUu stored by the Keeley Cure. Au-
thorized Institutes Dos Z st. NV,
Washington, d. O.; l4ls Madison Ave. Balti-
more, Nd, and Greensboro, n. c. Write con-
fdentially. ie7-tf
The times., 1898-08-01
Bay Ridge and Return via b. & O,
80 Cents

Salt water bathing. fishing, grabbing
and boating. Trains leave at $50 a. m.
and 4:30 y. m. week days. e:35 a. m. 1:30
and BIS p. m. Sundays jy27-5t
The times., 1898-08-01
Loans Of SlO =: .s. = isTiIs5 5sss4.s s.

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply Loans may be repaid the build
ing association plan. in easy weekly or monthly
payments; every payment reduces cost OF car
ryins loan. II you have loan with some other
company, we viii pay it Of and advance you
more money, if desired.
Leans made anywhere in the District. Call
and get rates. Front room. first door. Scientific
American Building.
National Mortgage L Oan Co.,
625 ST. N. M
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
TO the Laurcns DemOcracy;

/. The Democratic clubs OF Laurcns
county are hereby called to assemble
at their respective meeting places at
2 o'clock p. NJ, April tho 23rd instant,
being the 4th Saturday Of the month ,
fort the purpose of reorganization and
olecting delegates to the county con-
vention. The old Club Chairman
and officers are charged with carrying
out this order. Each Club is entitled
to "one delegate for every twenty-five
voters" land one for a majority frac-
ton thereof cas- shown by the Doll
LIST as made at tho preceding first
primary election in an election year"
TO wit, the first primary election in
1896.
IL. A Convention Of the Democratic
party of Laurens county is hereby
called to meet at Laurens Court House
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on the first Mon
day in May next, being the 2nd day,
for the purpose of reorganization, APP
pointing delegates to a State Convcn-
ton on the Wednesday following and
for such other business as may ba leg
Ultimately brought before the Conven-
ton.
Each club will report its nominee
for the Executive Committee.
G.. II. SMITH,
County Chairman.
Is. w. BALL, Secretary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19

There is more Catarrh in this
section of the country than all
diseases put together, and I'M
til the last years was supposed to
be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it n local
disease, and prescribed local rome-
dies, and by constantly failing to
sure with local treatment, pro-
nouced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be q constitu-
tional disease, and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment.--
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by r. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure in the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops
to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. They oncr Ono
Hundred for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. Address,
f. j. CHENEY, & CO.,
Toledo, o.
D- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
OBITUARY.

Brother James Warler died at the
home Of his father at Lanford, Lau-
ems county, on Saturday before the
third Sunday in January, 1893 at 4 p.
NJ. He united with Lanford Baptist
church in August 1895 and was bap-
tiled by Rev. j. II. Littlejohn.
After only two years OF toiling in the
harvest he has laid aside his sickle
and left his unfinished work to other
hands. Now he Is happy rejoicing in
the fields Of Paradise bathing his
brow in the silvery stream Of life and
looking daily on the glowing couten-
ance Of Him who conquered sin and
death and laid down his life as an ex-
ample and atonement for the world.
Our young brother was just twenty
one years old-iust crossing the
thrcsh-hold Of manhood. We know
that deaths rough hand, in his case,
seemingly hard has but transplanted
him to Heaven into the presence Of the
glorified Christ.
He was a model young man, a de-
voted church member, an obedient
SOD and a loving brother.
we extend our sympathy to the be-
reavcd family bidding them to ever
keep before them his blameless life
ana to meet him in heaven.
j. w. BUTTS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
JOHNSON'S
CHII AND
FEVER TONIC
Cures Fever
In One Day.
The Ldurcns Public Library.

IS open every Monday, "Wednesday
ano Friday afternoons, from 3.3O to
5.3O O'Clock. The members are request
ed to observe these hours.
On Wednesday afternoons a gentle
mar will take charge Of distributing
the books, therefore the bashful young
men can venture to visit the Library.
Monday and Friday afternoons the
ladies' will preside, and hope to see
thoir friends.
-Four Magazines The Century, Cos
mopolitan, Scribncr's and Munscy's
will come every month to the Library,
beginning with May number.
A most cordial invitation is extended
again to our patrons and our friends
to come and see the Library. They
will find a goodly display of books,
Magazines and papers.
Members in arrears are Informed that
their dues will be most acceptable.
Members Of the Association who get
Books from the Library are earnestly
requested not to exchange with each
other, rs to do so causes confusion.
MRS. NOLAN, Pres. l. II. l..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
The Democratic Party. sonallod.

The Democratic Party, socalled ;
In the State OF South Carolina, is
in reality not a political party but
Il political association Of a half
dozen political parties that main
tain a loose sort Of union as a pro
lection against negro and Republi-
can domination. The action Of the
State Executive Committee, at its
meeting last week, in deciding
that the candidates Of the Prohibit
o party may run in the Demo.
cratic primary demonstrated be-
yOnd question the truth Of the as
sPrtion. a PrOhibitlOnist Is a Pro-
hlOltionist, but a Democrat ALSO
HIS allegiance to the democracy
Is, however, altogether secondary
10 that he owes the Prohibition
party, and he retains his
ton with the Democratic party
only for protection and benefits to
be derived. AS it is with the Pro-
hlbiilonists 80 it will be with other
factions that claim or may claim
10 be integral parts OF the socalled
Democratic party. The Executive
Committee by Its action has adj
ilI'leu III cNplicit terms that the
party is not a compact Organiza-
non but an association made up Of
~disagreciDg and warning clements.
The Executive Committee instead
OF making use of the opportunity
to put an end to the operation Of
organized faction within tho party
tamely surrendered to the faction
allsts, violated q plain provision OF
The party constitution and invited
still greater factiOnal differences.
u next convention of the sOcalled
democratic party should repeal
the section Of the constitution that
was thought to forbid the nomina-
ton of fractional candidates, and
adopt a new instrument to govern
the confederation of allied factions
OF some time Dem0crats.--Sumter
Waterman aud Southern.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
RAPLEY LOCALS.

Our long silence, Mr.. Editor,
was the result of n visit to cold
Edgetield' my former home. |
spent several days with relatives
and friends near Ninety-Six.
Everybody seems to be happy and
gay in those parts enjoying life
to the fullest extent. On our re-
turn we spent some time in Green
wood, the city noted for its men
of energy. The city seems to be
growing rapidly and promises
great things in the near future.
The town seems to be on a boom
just now. An order of "Wood-
mon of the World" was organized
there a few nights ago and we
are told fourteen gave their names
and took out insurance ranging
from One thousand up to three
thousand. We wish them God
speed and hope they may soon
have the necessary number to re-
celvc their charter. We need some
insurance among the young pco-
pie. Our country is becoming so
immensely populated that it seems
that a young man hasn't much
showing, especially when we
have to sell our cotton at 5
cents. Let's insure for protec-
ton.
There came very near being Il
serious fire in town last week. Mr..
IF. r. Owings had nine bales of
cotton burned over and all thu
baggtng burned. The loss
amounted to about one bale of the
lleecy stable. The origin of the
fire was a match in the hands of a
little boy who used the tie as a
substitute for sand paper.
DR.. George Owings, son of Il.
K. Owlngs returned from Bulti-
moro Il few days ago where he has
been preparing himself for the
proctlco of medicine. Ho will re-
turd to Baltimore in the early
part of autumn. We wish for him
II happy vacation.
Marvin Gangs, Of Wofford
College, spont last Sunday with
his parents at this place. Marvin
looks hale and hearty and seems
to be getting out all there is in
life, He returned Monday.
To-day was set apart as the day
tor the Reunion of the old soldiers
at this place. Buggics and car-
rlages + coming in from all di-
roctlons and the day promises to
be an enjoyable occasion. We
Will give full details next week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.
A galaxy OF Bright Girls PLAY for
Their Friends.

Misses Rosa Lee Burton, Bessie
iodd, Laura B~arksdale, Lila Visanska
annie Sltgreaves, Meta and Jennie
Sulllvan gave a beautiful musical nm.
uer tne direction vi Mrs. w. e. Lucas
on Friday evening.
Ihese young ladies have been stu
uents otthe piano for only two or three
years and tho remarkable progress
Cney nave made, the expression and
clearness OF touch with which thew
rendered selection after selection was
u surprise even to thoir friends, who
"efe present In crowds to hear them.
Alter program, which we give
oeiow, Mrs, Lucas yielded TO persua-
Snon ana played, thus ending delight
lully an evening which had been q sue
cesslon of pleasures.
PROGRAM.
l. TRIO. ...... Polka .......D ,Albert
Misses Meta Sullivan, Rosa Lee
Burton and Lila Visanska.
2. Camp Of Gipsies.. . .Bchr
Miss Laura Barksdalc.
3. On the Meadow ichner
Miss Jennie Sullivan.
4. Hedge Rose 49,. ...Snindlnr
Miss Rosa Leo Burton
5. Bagatellc ...... Wilson
Miss Meta Sullivan.
t.. Duet. =. Tannhauser March.
Arr. by Drummer
Misses Jennie Sullivan and
Laura Barksdalc.
l. Morcean Caprice .Spindlcr
Miss Lila Nisanska.
s. In the Hammock ...... LYME
Miss Bessie Todd.
l. Irio....:.. Rondo ....... Stroabbog
Misses aura Barksdalc, Jonnic
Sullivan and Annie S~itgreuvcs.
z. Sonabine op. IS ....... $50. Kuhlau
Miss Rosa Lee Burton.
s. Duct. Walls, CoQucttc .~Leoncovallo
Misses Meta and jennie Sullivan.
l. Fragrant Violet. ..... SpindIcr
Miss Bessie Todd.
s. Trio Waltz .Streabbog
Misses Rosa Lee Burton, Jennie
Sullivan and Laura Barksdale.
D. tluntlng song .::....... Spindlcr
Miss Lila Visanska.
7. La Fontainc ..... Bob
Miss Meta Sullivan.
=. IrtO........ Waltz -. SDindlcr
Misses Bessie Todd, Lila vi
sanska and Rosa Lee Burton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to ii. E. Bucklen
q Co., Chicago, and get a free sample
box Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you OF their merits.
These Pills are easy In action and are
particularly effective In the cure Of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
proved invaluable. They are guar
anteed to be perfectly free from every
deloterious substance and to be purely
vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action, but by giving one to the
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size 25 cents
per box.
Sold by DR.. b. F. Posey Druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
BEATS THE r..

Mr.. A. G. Thomas. OF Marysville,
Texas, has found Il more valuable dis
covery than has yet been made in the
Klondike. For years he suffered un-
told agony from consumption, accom-
panied by hem]orrhages: and was abso-
lutely cured by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. He declares that gold is Of lit
tie value in comparison with this
marvellous cure; would have it, even if
It cost one hundred dollars & bottle.
Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat
and lung affections are positively
cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Trial bottles free
at DR.. b. f.. Poscy's Drug Store. Regu-
lar price so cents and 81 90. Guar
anteed to cure or price refunded,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
SPRING GOODS AT JAMIESON'S.

A beautiful line of organizes
and wash goods just arrived at
Jamieson's.
Ladies see Jamieson's line of
silks for waists from Is cents up.
If you wish to buy a neat Ok
ford tie or slipper from 48 cents
up go to Jamieson's.
If you wish to buy a neat hat
or bonnet cheap, see Jamieson's
line before buying.
We have a beautiful line Of col
ored shirts for men from % cents
up at Jamieson's.
A beautiful line of dress trim
mings just arrived at Jamieson's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
CLINTON GAZETTE CLIPPINGS.

DR.. j. billiard Jacobs returned last
week from Nashville, Tenn, whore at
the University Of Nashville he has
just graduated in medicine, and is now
n full tledged M. D., having won high
honors as such. The Doctor will pro-
badly locate in his native Clinton.
At a meeting of Camp B. S. Jones,
sons of Confederate Veterans, the
following were elected delegates to
the reunion in Charleston April Goth:
). z. Little, l.. H. Davidson, G. f..
Horton, 7. H. Little, n. [. Horton,
Robert Vance. Miss Alice Little,
Sponsor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-04-19
Our Belgrayia.

West main street, what with the
paint pot and brush, is looking very
lovely and is a glorious enconium
upon the taste and culture OF our citv,
1t Is said that every mansion or cot
tage that has escaped the touches OF
the artist in colors will welcome him
In u few days. One Of the most ambi-
tious denizcns Of that fashionable bou-
levard inspires these hints.