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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
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The Grecnville Convocation OF the
Episcopal church held its winter ses-
sion with the church Of the Epiphany,
this city, during last week. Thcre
were in attendance the Right Rev.
Ellison Capers. Bishop of the Diocese;
the Rev. j. d. Mccullough, d. H.,
Archdeacon; the Revs. j. w. G. John
son, w. p. Witsell w. r.. Capers, S.
r. Guignard, j. 6. Johnes, w. S.
Holmes, j. M. Mcgruder Edward Nc
Grady, O. II. Porcher and j! N. JOY
ner. Preliminary services we're held
on Monday evening, continuing dur
ing the entire week, the presence of
the distinguished Bishop cor ottributing
to the deep interest of the occasion
The business meetings and services
were largely enjoyed by our Christian
people with large attendance as o rule
A small class was confirmed by the Bis.
hop on the morning OF Friday last. On
Thursday afternoon the NOman's g
Auxiliary rendered reception to the
Bishop and visiting clergymen at the
Bendella Hotel, which was largely
attended and much enjoyed. Light
refreshments were served The body
was adjourned Friday evening to meet
at Glenn Springs in July nlxt. Rev.
w. Il. Capers, the brilliant young rec
tor of Anderson, son Of the Bishop, re-
mained over and conducted services on
Sunday morning and AFTERNOON in the
church of the Epiphany kad in the
evening at the Methodist dnurch. The
occasion OF the visitation ai this bril-
liant and cOnsecrated body Of Christian
gentlemen has been greatly enjoyed.
and large and generous lbspitaIity
characteristic OF our towrt heartily
extended them. In taking leave ap-
propriate resolutions recod dnizing the
kind hospitality and gradrul atten-
tions shown them were N.ssed, with
happy expressions from visiting
body.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
ThG PrnllihitinniStS.

a committee consisting of Joel f..
Brunson, Chairman, S. S . MoNatt, f..
ID. Smith, Jas. y, Hoyt. r. IL. Hyatt,
w. G. Thompson and jeremiah Smith
have issued an address "To the people
OF South Carolina" This means that
the Prohibitionsts will atlcast con-
test for the Governorship, If not to
control the Legislature. Several gen
tlemen are mentioned rs standard
bearers Of the temperance column,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
4 Cotton Mill.

Energetic young men Of the city are
prospecting to build cotton mill in
the city There is little reason why
they should not succeed. DR.. b. f.
Posey and Mr.. G. ID, Barksdale are en-
crgetlc, competent gentlemen, worthy
sonably within reach they will win
THESE are moving in the matter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
CROSS HILL. NOTES.

Winter has been very cold. Nothing
has been done on the farms, but we
trust that spring is near at hand.
Washington's birthday was duly OBJ
served By our young people with a
fancy dress party at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Simmons, The cos
tunes OF ladies and gentlemen were
unique, interesting, striking and char
actcristic. We would be glad to 90 in
to detail and describe each, but time
and space forbid and will only saw all
were good, some better and some best,
but a great deal of taste was shown
and some skill and much knowledge in
the various costumes
DR.. J. NJ Owens has opened a full
line Of drugs and sundrics.
The exercises at our school on Wash
ington's sbirthday were of an Interesting
and instructive character, consisting
of songs, recitations, etc, all Of ma
tional and patriotic character. Our
teachers, Prof. Riley and Mrs. Nc
Swain are doing everything i'm their
power to instruct the mind and train
the morals and patriotism of our chit
drcn.
The Legislature has met and ad-
jolrncd and much wind has been ex-
pended, not much done which is well
and great deal left undone which is
better.
Now the political caldron will begin
to boil and with trusts, dispensary, free
silver, gold standard, Porto Rico,
Philippines and the Boer war there
will be abundant material for candi-
dates to make speeches to the dear
people.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
Death of Mrs. Dorothy Moselcy,

Died at her home in Altus, Ark, on
the 18th inst Mrs. Dorothy r.. Nose
ley aged about II years. The de-
ceased was the relict OF the late Thorn
as Mosely, who went from this county
to the West in 1854. She leaves many
friends and relatives here as we'll as
friends and two sons and one daughter
at her home to mourn her loss
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
The School Law.

We are indebted to Hon. j. j. Nc
Mahan, the accomplished and Jealous
State superintendent Of Education for
Il copy of the School Law Of the State
compiled with great care and making
pamphlet of 10 pages. Also n copy
OF 3lst Annual Report showing the
wonderful work in education doing in
South Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

Some babies are brought up by
the bottle and good many men
are brought down by it. Our low
price dynamo sends q current of
bargains through our enormous
stock every sixty minutes.
s. M. & Il. III. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

Our prices are as low as ever. Fear.
ing that there was going to be an ad-
vance we bought all we wanted early
So come and let us sell you at cents
cotton prices.
j. f.. Minter g. Bro.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS,

at Laurens, in the state of South Carolina,
At the Close of Business. FEB. 10, 1900.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S7I22l 04
Overdrafts, secured, 1852 "A
U. >. Bonds to secure clrcula.
ton, 10000 90
Stocks, securities, etc. 0,0l8 &c
Banking-house, furniture, and
fixtures, 1901 So
Other real estate and mortgages
owned, 1882 60
Due from National Banks mot
~ Reserve AGENTS. So %
kers, 60 80
Due from approved reserve
agents, 4,73l IS
Checks and other cash items, iii rs
Notes OF other National Banks, 80 90
fractional paper currency,
nlckels, and cents, 1853 G5
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
BANK, VIZ:
Specie, 5,GA 25
Legal-tender notes, 900 90 G,574 %
Redemption fund with ". S.
treasurer % per cent. Of
circulation0 72O 90
Total, $l222O8 Sc
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, s 63COO 90
surplus rama, 1900 90
ses and taxes paid, 900 70
National Bank notes 0utstand-
ing, l2,i1O 90
Due to other National Banks, 4o8I 70
Due to State Banks and Ban
liers,. 1Os 3s
Dividends unpaid, 800 90
Indi gidual deposits subject to
m check, 1888 .53
Time certificates Of deposit, 0,4l7 03
Total, Sl22,2OS sc
I, j 10. Aug. Barksdale, Cashier, of the
named bank, do solemnly swear
that IL o above statement Is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
JOHN AUG. BARKsDALE,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this the 10th day Of February, 1900.
o. G. Thompson, j. p. l.. G.
CORRECT. Attest:
II. II. POSEY, Directors
i. E. TODD,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

The man who is unable to
write seldom poses in q breach of
promise. --never enjoys the good
things of this house, because
while waiting and hesitating the
other fellows walks off with the
prices.
S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

seems we are the only store with
new neckwcar. It's the way nowadays
for us TO set the fashion.
Davis, Roper & Co.
Remember-th on March lst the
most stylish Spring and summer shoes
that has ever come to Laurens, will be
on exhibition at the store Of
Davis, Roper & Co.
Chidren's Vestee Suits. A wealth
OF beauty In them. Prices right.
Mothers, take look.
Davis, Roper & Co.
We are sole agents in Laurcns for
the famous Jenness Miller shoes for
ladies. Ladies' call at our store and
ask for a book on the health Of the
feet and why you should wear the
Jenness Miller shoe.
Davis, Roper 81 Co.
Mems Spring Suits at any price you
care to buy. Every suit bargain.
Davis, Roper & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

Early season actually is sure to
break tho lines a little. SO don't
be later than you can help.
s M. 81 E. Fl Wilkes 81 Go.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

All our seeds are fresh and we
have a full stock. "Everything
for everybody"
Palmetto Drug Go.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

You can get embroideries at the
right prices at 0. b. Simmons.
Bargains in percals at O. b.
Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

WANTED = Reliable, energetic
statesmen to sell Lubricating Oils
on commission with a view to per-
manent salaried positions as soon
as ability is proven. References.
The Euclid Oil Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28
THE GIRL FROM CHILL.

A continuous series of laughs
and shouts marked the initial
performance of Fitz and Web
ster's ctfervescent farce at the
High Street theatre yesterday -
The performance inaugurated a
half weeks engagement and if the
laughter continues for the rest of
the week as it began, there will
be thousands of sore sides in CO.
lumbus by the time the curtain
rings down Saturday night. Fitz
& Webster ere we'll remembered as
the stars of ga Breezy Time, :"
and their comedy company pre-
senting "The Girl From Chilli
not only have a breezy time them
selves, but they create cyclone
of merriment in the audience.
"The Girl from Chilli" is tan
gle of ludicrous situations, con-
glomeration of odd circumstances
and medley of mirthful mis-
haps, all rolled into one big dose
of laughther.
The skit has a number of bright
specialties and has about as much
plot as the usual farce. e.-Colum-
bus, (Ohio) State Journal, Sept.
22nd, 1899.
At the Opera House, Thursday
March 1st. Admission 35, so and
rs cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

The North and South Carolina girls
at the Woman's College, Baltimore,
have formed q Carolina Club. We
note that Miss Josie McSwain,a ii bright
girl OF Cross Hill, who recently grad
uated with the highest honors from
Winthrop, is q member.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

\ severe storm accompanied with
lightning and rain passed over this
section week ago to-day. At Ora
lightning was quite severe striking
the residence of Mr.. James McClin-
tock and performing some fantastic
tricks. a double barrel shot gun was
discharged and the barrels burstcd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

MessrS. G. l., johnson, ]. T.. Mater
and j. f. TOlbcrt, are members Of the
committee to arrange For the enter.
tainmcnt OF delegates to The State
Sunday School Convention which
meets in this city from the Goth to the
22d OF March
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

DR.. and Mrs. o. b. Maycr, OF New
berry, We're in the city 4 few days last
week on thei" way homo from the
North. Miss C.rncliG and Master Bcne-
dict Mayer, who have been visiting in
the city for some weeks returned to
Ncwhcry with them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-28

Remember we are sole agents fo
the famous Jenness Miller
Shoe for Ladies.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
Both Had neen out.

"rhe revenue cutters Of the United
States, as you may know" said an OH
Ger OF one OF them who likes his little
Joke, "conhne their services, which are
really Invaluable to the government, to
the coast, and II is q rare thing indeed
for any one Of them except those Of the
Bering sea patrol to venture any dis
tance out to sea. Nor Is this rule an
unsatisfactory one, for, say what you
please about It, sea service Is not as
pleasant as the novollsts and other ro-
mancers would have you believe.
"But l am getting Off Of my story,
which applies to the cutter Grant when
she was doing duty In New York bay
and vicinity. Something had happened
to call her down the shore somewhere,
and she left the bay one afternoon, and
early the next morning. while she was
bowling along at about seven knots an
hour, she hailed n big four master.
"'What ship Is thatr came the cry
from the Grant.
"'The Royal Bengal Tiger, 2i3 days
out from Calcutta, camo the reply
what ship Is thatY
Revenue cutter Grant was tn,
plaintlve answer, and we've been ou
all night Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
MAY REFUSE
TO Sign CHECKS
President Alexander Of City
Council TO Take Action
OFFICES WILL BIZ VACANT
He Does Not Believe in "PrO Tem''
Appointments May Break the
Deadlock
OFFICES WILL DE VACANT

William S. Alexander, president OF
City Council, from all accounts will, at
to-nights meeting, take a decided
stand On the question Of the election Of
officers for the city.
Mr.. Alexander says he does not be-
lieve in the pro tenn" system lasting
forever, and as he Is authorized by law,
he will probably declare the offices OF
clerk of Council, bailiff of Council,
clerk of the market. city treasurer's
clerk and city auditors clerk, vacant
In case Councils deadlock is not
broken shortly and new officers elected
to the various positions. PresidentAlex-
ander will refuse to sign the checks, it
is understood, of the present officials.
The law provides that the meat in
spector and the city auditor shall hold
over until their successors are elected.
There is no such provision regarding
other officials.
1t is said that overtures have been
frequently made by both the big four
and the solid six" by which an ami
cable adjustment of the deadlock could
be made, but neither side seems to
want to take advantage of the occa-
sion.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
A nnlhIitt1. nIrh.

The honeyblrd is a well known deni-
zen Of many parts Of the TransyaaL
1t has the unique pecullarity that Il
does not fear men and women, but
actually flies up TO them, uttering a
plaintlve low note and, flying about
their heads, tries TO lead them on to
the nearest clump OF rocks or kopje.
The bird knows full well that under a
certain rock lies a store Of honey, con-
cealed by the cunning bees, and, rock
honey being as much esteemed by
birds as by human beings, the clever
little fellow tries to induce a friendly
being with two strong hands TO push
aside the rock, so that It may get to
the honey.
II IL succeeds In its object and the
traveller on the veldt, attracted by the
birds futterings 20 and fro between
himself and the rocks. finds the honey,
the bird changes its plaintive tone to
one of JOY and pleasure. as much as TO
say. "Thank you very much"
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
INSTALLING STEEL MACHINERY
Great Rolls and Furnaces Will Oper.
ate by July l5

Furnaces, rolls and other machinery
peculiar to the manufacture of steel
are rapidly nearing completion in the
mammoth new plant of the Diamond
State Steel Company, in South VIII
mington.
The twenty gas producers for the
five large open-hearth furnaces are be-
ing erected to-day. and workmen are
hanging the stringcrs for the seventy
i've ton electric crane. which will.
when completed, both hll and receive
the contents of the five furnaces.
The large Edge Moor, open-grate
boilers are being tested, and so far
have proved satisfactory. The brick
lining TO the well which supplies the
water for the plant is completed, and
the pipes for the large pump are being
put in to-day.
The elevated railroad which connects
the blowing mill with the b. & o.
railroad tracks is being pushed, and
will be finished in ample time.
Chief Engineer Wezen remains firm
in his declaration that the plant will
turn out steel some time during July.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
HELP THE CANVASS.

The Evening Journal has begun
a house-to-house canvass of the
city of Wilmington for subscribers.
TO lay the foundation for that
canvass we already have distrib-
uted gratuitously many thousands
of copies Of the paper in its new
and enlarged form.
Newsboys will continue that
free distribution from day to day
in the several districts in which
the canvassers are operating.
We invite those who receive the
paper to compare it with any Will
mington newspaper which they
now are receiving in point of news
and mechanical get-up, fee irg
sure that such a comparison will
result favorably to our canvass.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
DEMOCRATS CHANGE
THEIR APPORTIONMENT

In the Bayard Legion rooms last
night a special meeting OF the City
Democratic Committee was held and
the apportionment of delegates to the
Democratic State Convention was
changed. A demand was made by those
persons living in the First and the
Fifth legislative districts, who insisted
that, under the FIRST apportionment
made they were shut out from being
delegates.
The original apportionment Of dele
gates from the First legislative dis
trict was one delegate each from the
Second ward, Fourth ward and all that
part of the Eighth ward north OF Sixth
and south OF Eighth. Thus a portion
Of the Sixth ward was shut out. The
readjustment gives one delegate each
to the Second ward, the Fourth ward,
and from those portions of the Sixth
and Eighth wards south of Eighth
street The other change was made in
the Fifth Legislative district. Now there
will be one delegate each from the
Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth wards.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
WITH THE ADVERTISERS.

e. II. Brennan is advertising to-day
a couch at $3.50, which, in construc-
tion, is of the best 1t is elastic and
gives perfect rest to the fatigued. For
$3.50 a three-piece chamber suit is on
sale; the regular price of this suit is
SIS. Ice chests are much in demand
at present, and an illustrated price
list and catalogue can be had for the
asking. Sideboards, of siXty-seven diff
ferent patterns. are On sale from $3.50
to SIS. Go-carts and baby carriages
are found at Brennan's in abundance.
Also floor coverings and draperies.
william Lawton is advertising bam-
boo porch screens at S1.20, SLIGO and
s2.4O. Jewetts water coolers and re-
frigerators are on sale. A decorated
dinner set is advertised at $40. The
tea and coffee department is increasing
in popularity. All jardinieres are re-
duced % per cent, excepting the 10
cent kind.
The cut in to-day's Evening Journal
for J. NJ. Bryan & Sons ad is the work
Of Marlton L. Pritchett, Of this city.
The pictureis cleverly drawn, and Mr..
Pritchett is receiving many favorable
comments on his work. 1t compares
favcrably with any work of this kind.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
He Knows Her.

She was n Washington woman wen
acquainted in diplomatic circles. Talk
ing about Washington people one day,
some one asked her:
"Do you know Senator BlankT
"Do l know Senator BlankT she re-
peated. Yes. do know him. and he
knows me- He viii never forget me.
I've trumped his ace when we were
partners at whist"-New York TIMES.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
DELAWARE CITY
LINE RESTRAINED

Judge William G. Spruance, in the
absence Of the chancellor this morning,
granted a restraining order against the
Delaware Construction Company and
the Delaware City Railway Company
on the application Of Francis Dell.
Janvier, attorney for John c. MahOney.
The order Restraints the construction
company from doing any further work
the matter is heard by the chancellor.
Mr. Mahoney, the complainant objects
to TT rails being laid on Seventh
street. where he owns property. He
contends that these will be obstruc-
tions to egress and ingress to his prop
erty.
The order Is made returnable in Do
yer on Monday next.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
CITIZENS and SHOWMEN
RIOT AT NEWARK

Stetson's Uncle Toms Cabin" Com
pany visited Newark last night and
gave a show on the lot back of the
academy. After the performance a
fight was started between some young
men Of the town and attaches OF the
company. 1t developed into a small
riot
The members OF the company fired
reyolvers and drew razors, but no one
was shot or cut although Ralph Os-
mond narrowly escaped being struck
by a bullet Clubs We're used and sew
eral were struck on the head and body
Robert Montgomery was struck in the
face by a club and a severe cash was
inflicted. Joseph Collins was also in-
jured. The town constable arrested one
white and two oOlCred men, and they
were locked up. They will have hear
ing before Magistrate Dean.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
cheere In Swiss ramIIIc..


The social rank of family in Swift
zerland is estimated by the age OF its
cheese. and the greater the respect due
to or the affection for a guest the older
Is the cheese set before him. There
are in each pantry at least as many
chocses as there are boys and girls in
the family, for at the birth of every
child cheese is madN
II Is first cut into on his or her we'd
ding day, ON which festive occasion all
the guests partake of a piece OF the
rroom's and the BRIDES cheese IN order
90 secure for them al earthly thrift
and happiness. The rest Is served as
a token Of friendly souvenir and heart
felt mourning after the tomb has clos
ed over his or her earthly career.
Moreover. when Swiss youth falls
IN love and wishes 20 pay court to the
girl Of his heart he goes to her father
and asks permission 10 share the fami-
" dinner next Sunday. This IS al
ways granted II he is respectable, for
It would be considered a deadly insult
to refuse. The anxious question in his
mind IS, "Wn papa bring out the
chooseT
Papa does not usually hurry to re
lieve his fears having the family dig.
nifty In mind and wishing to proceed
with due delibcratIon. II he Is indeed
satisfied with the suitor he at length
rises from his seat, goes solemnly to
the cupboard, takes down the Oldest
piece Of cheese, splits Il and hands a
piece TO the youth and one to the maid
en-. and from the moment they have
tasted It they are betrothed.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
AMONG TIE PLAYERS.

Miss Jessie Sawtelle appeared at her
best in the role Of Ollie Summerville
in ION the Hudson" given by the Saw
telle Dramatic Company at the Opera
House last night. Her support was
fine. This afternoon Lest at Sea- a
really excellent drama, is being given,
and tonight "A Wife's Victory" will
prove a strong attraction. A feature
of to-night's performance viii be a
prize cakewalk, by local amateurs. The
greatest interest exists in the bicycle
drawings. at each performance. Yes
terday afternoon a handsome wheel
was drawn by Victor S. Taylor, a stu
dent Of the Goldey College, and last
night the lucky winner was Miss Nora
Sherwood, OF Nc. 226 Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
Enltnnhs IL q I.rroIenn Chnrchrnrd

Epitaphs In TyroIenn churchynrd.
A German traveller has discovered
some quaint epltaphs In a Tyrolean
cemetery.
on a tombstone In the valley Of Tux
was this inscription. "In pious remem-
brancc of the honest widow Anna
Kriedl. 30 years long" A miller Is
thus remembered. "1n Christian mem
ory of ~. who departed this life with
out human assistance"
a farmer whose Initials only are
given and appears TO have been the
author Of his own epltaph has this
memorial: Here rests IN God +. X.
He lived % years as man and 81 years
as husband"
On the tomb Of man who fell from
a root and was killed are these words.
Here fell Jacob Hosenknopf from the
roof into eternity"
This wall Of a desolate husband caps
the climax. Tears cannot bring thee
back to life. therefore / weep"
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
shipping Manv Summer cars

Five Summer trolley cars were shin
ped by the Jackson and Sharp Com
pany to the Northern Ohio Traction
Company this morning. The destina-
ton Of cars is Cuyahoga Falls
The company also shipped another Of
the large Summer cars to the Whining
ton City Railway Company. These new
cars for the local railway are eight feet
longer than any Of the cars that now
run between this city and Darby, and
are almost as long as a railroad passen-
ger coach.
Evening journal., 1900-05-10
ACTION ON CANDIDACY
OF LEVY COURTMEN

When the Republican County Com
mittee meets. on May l6. it will be ask
ed to pass upon the question Of
whether or not the present Republican
members Of the Levy Court are eligible
under the law for reelection. The law
on the subject is as follows:
From and after the passage of this
act no person elected Levy Court COM
missioner in and for any of the dis
tricts of New Castle county shall be
for a second term"
1t is contended by the friends of the
present incumbents, Commissioners
Lynn and Gallagher, that the law does
not apply to them, but to their success
sors. The law viii probably be sub
mitted to attorneys to get legal opin-
ion Of the intent Of the section.