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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
THE NEWS AT CLINTON.

We are glad to note the Improvement
Of MesSr5. II y. Vance and w. b.
Owens. both of whom have been quite
sick.
Mr.. James McQuown met with a
painful accident at the cotton mill a
few days since. He was struck by a
band and thrown violently to the floor,
conclusion of brain resulting from his
head striking an iron tap His condi-
ton is still quite critical.
Clinton can now boast of one of the
best equipped ~post-otiices in upper
Carolina. The upper story contains pri-
yate Offices and the Masonic Hall.
\ number of fine lectures have been
secured by u Lyceum. On the eve
ming of the 18th we are to have Polk
Miller. Henry Watterson says he is
the best one man show ia America.
The Parmelce Library recent y es'
tablished is Il popular institution, as
Mr.. Jack Young, IL Librarian, can
testify.
MRS. Thompson, of Augusta, and
Mrs Ran Little, of Laurens, are visit
ing at DR.. BooZer's.
Misses Sale and Annie Wright left
on Saturday to visit friends in BAN
berg.
Mrs. George Cornelson is spending
some time with her father, Mr.. NJ. S
Bailey before going to her home il
Concord, n. 9.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
In MemOriam.

Resolutions of respect to S. W., j. l..
NJ. Irby, passed at a special meeting Of
Palmetto Lodge, No. 10, a. f. NJ. called
to conduct the funeral services, DGcem-
Der 10th:
John T.. NJ. Irby, our beloved brother,
died at his home In this city on the
morning of the 9Th instant. He was In
the flower of his manhood, with worldly
honors ripe upon him and his life's
work we'll done, which reminds us the
more forcibly that an all-wise ruler of
the universe governs still and that we
must bow to an i~rrcvOcablc decree
Since the a@filiatiOn Of II deceased
brother with us he has most Strikingly
and f~crvcntly accepted thA noble tenetS
of our order, become learned in and
reverent OF all its precepts, devoted in
soul to it's honor. interest n welfare
We mourn him as a faithful officer,
carefully guarding our outward and in
ward gates. Had he in the wisdom of
providence survived to u succeeding
Festival, the 9th of this month, he
would have bcsn clothed with the high
est honor and responsibility OF this an
cicnt Lodge, as its wOrShipful master.
Therefore be it
Resolved l.: That Palmetto Lodge
mourns the death of a Jealous officer
and q polished iey VI our ancient or
| der.
III: That we sympathize with his
family in this, their great and ire
parable bereavement.
( III: That the Senior Warden's desk
be clothed in emblems of mourning for
thirty days.
w: That these resolutions be spread
upon our minute book and a page
dedicated to his memory.
y: That an e%ngrossed copy be fur
nished by the Secretary to his family.
b. w. Ball,
II. Y. Simpson,
j. w. Ferguson,
II a. Cooper,
r. III. Hudgens,
G. Fl. Roper,
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
Another Laurens Cotton Mill.

cotton mill at GoldviIls. the enterprise
of Mr.. Jas : Blalock. The mill is
constructed for 10000 spindles, to be
first operated with 5000. The capital
is 800, 900, and the building so con.
structed that the plant may be devel-
oped to $3.50, 900 and this is contem-
plated at an early day. The building
is IS by $50. The wheels will begin to
go round early in 1901 GOldville is sit
uate in a great cotton belt, Mr.. Blalock's
crop alone being over a thousand bales
and with his characteristic energy the
enterprise must succeed and be a no.
BILE stimulus to our counties industries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

At the Clinton cotton mills last Mon
day afternoon, Mr.. Jim McQuown, an
operative and section foreman in the
card room was caught in the machinery
and painfully and seriously 10 blurred.
A belt jcrked him down on one of the
machines, his head striking an iron
bolt, fr%acturing the skull. The attend
ing physician removed a small portion
Of the ]concussed bone, and at this
writing the patient, though in a semi
conscious condition, is thought to be
doing very well, under such painful
circumstances, aud it is hoped that he
will recover He is the son of orr old
friend Mr.. e. Y. McQuown and an in
dustrious and sober young msn.-Clin-
ton Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
The MasOns.

The Grand Lodge A. f. M. cor.
vened at the Temple, Charleston, at
high twelve yesterday in annual sos
sion. At a p. M. to-day the body will
lay the corner stone OF the great Elk
position Building. Palmetto Lodge,
this city, Is represented by wv. N.Y. j.
A. Barksdale. Mrs. Barksdale accom-
panies DR.. Bsrksdale, visiting friends
In the city by the gea.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
A New Bank.

TIE enterprising town Of Clinton
will establish a Bank with a capital Of
$4,000. II. l.. Wright, Jos. Phinney,
w. f. Nash, II. r. Bryson, II. @. Davis,
Guy Copeland, Todd Bros. and John
d Davis are mentioned among the pro-
motors. Mr.. Wright a prominent mer-
chant and most efficient business man
will probably be the President.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Professor Clinkscales, of Wofford
College, lectured to Il large audience in
the hall over the cotton mill store on
Saturday evening, his subject being
"Self Culture" Professor Clinkscales
is "a very entertaining speaker and u
mar of unusual ability and scholarly
attachments and his visit to Laurens
will be most pleasantly remembered
by all who heard him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
Alden Bencdict's, "Quo vadis."

''Quo Vadis," the masterpiece OF
Henry Sienkiewicz, dramatized by
Chas. w. Chase, will be produced at
the City Opera House, on Wednesday,
December 10 h.
The scenes and characters Of the
play take us into the Roman world and
the Roman atmosphere at the time OF
ROme's splendid de~cadence>and this is
historically interesting. We have Nero,
the fat emperor, craZed by the abun-
dance Of power - poetaster, musician
and tiger. We have Poppoea, willy,
snakelikc, lustful. We have the noble,
high-souled ~Pretonius, the cringing,
vengeful, yet r%epentant Greek philoso-
pher, Chile: Ursus, the fair-haired
mighty-limbed barbarian, and Lygia,
the Christian maiden, the Apostle Pc
ter and q hint of the court whose mag
n~iticent dissolution and ineXhaustable
If lust and crime have been
the astonishment Of the world. And
we have the exalted enthusiasm of the
Christian martyrs. thor inspired and
steadfast faith. We sec the torture OF
the martyrs ana the cruelty Of the i'm
porial court and the doom in the arena,
al Of which carry the audience back
with deep and ovcr-powering impress
si0rs to the strength and triumph Of
the early Christian Church Alden
ECncdict has spent a vast amount of
money IN the production, the scenery
and costumes being not only hiStori-
callv correct, but alike beautiful and
appropriate. The company is said to
be a most excellent one throughout,
and without a poor or ordinary actor
in ii it.. The clergy, the press and pub
lie wherever the company have played,
pronounce the play one Of the great
est moral lessons and %grandest instru-
ments Of good that has ever been pro-
duccd upon any stage Seats now on
sale at Davis, Roper " Co. Admission
80, IS and S1.00.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result OF his splendid
health. Indomitable will power and
tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels are out OF order. If you want
these qualities and the success they
bring use DIR. Kings Life Pills. They
develop every power OF brain and
body, Only Is cents at Laurens Drug
Co.
See us for General Merchandise anC
Furniture. We will treat you right.
DORRoH & PEDEN,
Gray Court, s. G,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Revs. j. B. Parrot, J. D.Pitts, p. b.
Estes and Rev. Mr.. Woodward, promi-
rent ministers Of this county, attended
the Baptist State Convention and took
leading parts in the proceedings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
PERHAPS

Perhaps you have not decided what
your Christmas presents will be
this year.
1T Is none too soon to decide.
We are showing a line that we
think is a little finer than any
other. A greatmany people think
so too, judging by the sales.
The prices will strike you as won
derfully low. The quality brings
people back for more. The styles
are elegant and exclusive.
Don't make the mistake OF waiting
for Dec. Goth before selecting. See
ing u Holiday Goods is better
than reading about them. When
may We expect you?
The Laurens Drug Co.
Druggists.
Phone IS Goods delivered.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
Holiday Excursion Rates for 1900.

The Charleston and Western Caro-
lima beg to that on account
the MAS Holidays, they will sell round
ritOry, at y y ONE THIRD FARES.
Tickets will be on sale Dec. 22nd to
18th inclusive, Dec Both, 31st, and Jan
uary LIST, 1901, with final limit January
It'll, 1901.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Visit the store of w. A. johnson, the
Jeweler, and get q chance at the Dia-
mond set watch.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

A good line of ready made Clothing
and mems underwear cheap.
DORROH & PEDEN,
Grov Court. 8. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

A fine line of suitable Xmas presents
at w. A. Johnson, the Jewcler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
EDITORS Awful Plight,

II. NJ. Higgins, of Seneca, (Ills.,)
was AFFLICTED for years with Piles that
no doctor or remedy helped Until he
tried Brcklen's Arnica Salve. He
writes two bottles wholly cured him.
It's the surcSt Pile cure on earth and
the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by
The Laurens Drug Co.
We are selling more over-coats than
over before. Moral: Our coats are
good and cheap.
Davis, Roper & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Bargains in mems and boys clothing
at O. b. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Buy your Nmas presents of w. A.
johnson, the Jeweler. Each visit to
his store entities you to a chance at the
elegant watch.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

For SALE-Five head mich COWS.
Jerseys and scrub.
DORROH & Peden,
Gray Court, S G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Every visit to III store gives you q
chance at the fine gold watch.
w. A. Johnson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
LOST OR STRAYED.

Lost or stolen one black horse
with bride and saddle stolen from his
hitching place on Saturday night Sth
inst. Brown spot on nose, 10 han high,
8 years old. Notify undersigned at
Laurens, S. G.. j.. G. Todd.
Shoes for everybody. We sell the
best home made shoe that Is sold in the
county.
DORROH q PEDEN.
Gray Court S. G.
We always lead. Ii you need the
new school books we keep them in
stock.
Palmetto Drug Co..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

We have commented in this issue
upon the Presidents message, and our
subscribers, men and women, are abOu,
as brave and ~undauntab.e q set as are
likely to be located, but we doubt ii
there be a bakers dozen to tackle that
fearful document. Charging a battery
would be a picnic to the job.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Lisbon church, Presbyterian, has
contri buted $4.06 to the Texas flood
sufferers, RENTED to Gov. Sayers
through the Peoples Loan and Ex-
change Bank on Saturday last. Lisbon
is a very small con- munion and their
charity very commendahle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

There seems to be some mistake. The
31st of December is the last day for
~tax-paying without the penalty. Ac-
cording u the Herald, the rich and
prosperous county, S%partanhurg, has
paid only 20 per cent. of her taxes. So
Laurens is in good company-with the
rich.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Whitmires, in Newberry county,
where they are building a half million
dollar mill, is just three miles from
the Laurens and Newberry line and it's
benefits must extend into the good
land of Jacks's township.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Rev. WE. Johnson, a Baptist preach
er, killed Willie II. Bellenger with a
shot gun last April, and was tried last
week for the homicide at Bamberg,
After being out eighteen hours the
Jury brought in u verdict at 8 A. NJ,
Sunday morning of not guilty. The
case excited great interest owing to
the prominence of the parties.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Clemson College was dismissed ten
days ago on account Of a case of scar
let fever in the institution and a sup
posed epidemic at Newry The sus-
pension is till the 18th OF next January.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12
NJ Bliss II Co.'S

T NJ A|T I'LL NO u TnoV1 fUOTTT nTUC EWTS w
- are dispaying-just received
new lot of samples to-day that we a sell you at about "one-holf thoir
value AZ the new shades n materials, and remember you get moth
ing but the best of workmanship. Buy at once then vou vii not hreoL
a commandment by envying your friend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Miss May Nelson represented the la
dies missionary society of the Baptist
church at a meeting of the missionary
societies of the State held at Green
wood last week, in connection with the
ton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

In the libel Ease Of Rev. Gattis VS..
John Kilgo, Duke and O'Dell, tried in
North Carolina last week, the Jury
found for the Plaintiff $4,000, the suit
being for 800, 900. There will be an
appeal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-12-12

Just q round dozen days and Christ
mas, and the small boy will blow his
horn. This is fair play, the big boy
blowing his the year round. Make the
children happy, the boys and the pretty
girls, the maidens fair, the ever
thoughtful wife, the tender mother
and auntie, the faithful old servant.
Run your eye over the columns Of The
ADVERTISER and you can't miss the
liberal advertisers who have what you
want and the p~olitest clerks in the
world will kindly wait upon you.
A movement Is on foot to amend the
charter of the city sc rs to divide the
city into six wards, that the city be re-
| presented by wardens elected from the
| several wards. There is no question
| but q better selection of city fathers
| will be thus secured, q more a~cc"rate
knowledge Of the conditions in di err
ent parts of the town, the streets,
| health and finances better looked af-
ter. The proposed division will be at
tended to at once and the necessary
bill placed In the hands OF our Repre-
sentatives to be put through at the en-
suing session Of the Legislature. A
mayor and wardens are to be chosen In
| March.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
The Cause of the famine.

INDIA is Il country not quite half as
large as the United States, with four
times its population. These 100000 900
people must be fed from their own crops
as there is, relatively, no manufacturing
resource to buy food with. There are
parts OF India with population of 1000
people to the square mile; and there are
millions upon millions of farm laborers,
vagrants, gypsies, and nondescript
classes, whose means of living, even in
times of plenty, are lnscrutablc. In a
normal year the country, as whole, pro-
duces little more food than is actually
necessary to support its people. But the
crops are dependent on the monsoons-
the southwest monsoon in the beginning
OF summer, and the northeast monsoon
in the winter. lfthesc periodic rains are
late, or are insufficient in quantity,
trouble comes, and the spring and winter
crops of wheat, barley, and pulses in the
north, and of rice and millets in the
south, begin to suffer. When the mon
soons fail absolutely, there is destitution
in the affected district, and when per-
sistent succession of failures and partial
failures occurs, there comes great and
terrible famine. like that the country is
now groaning under Since the first
great famine of which there are records
devasted the. land in 1870, when 10000
900 perished in Bengal alone, India has
scarcely passed decade free from
scarcity of grain in one district or an
other. The British Government expects
a drought about twice in every nine
years, famine once in every eleven or
twelve years, and great famine like the
present about twice in a century.-From
"The Progress OF the World in the
American Monthly Review of Reviews
for June.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
PROVES a FIAsco.
Avned Men Seize Tract Of Park Ian,
and Defy Chicago Police. t3, 4;

Avs1ed Men Seize Tract Of Park Land
and Defy Chicago Police.
CHICAGO, May CSC Chicago was in.
syaded at l o'clock by the army Of hos
tile state numbering IS men-the ''dis-
trict of Lake Michigan" The invasion
ended in farce comedy, but came near
to being finished in deadly earnest.
The casualties include one boy shot in
the leg and one horse killed. Five of
the invaders We're arrested and the bal
ance were allowed to escape.
The trouble was precipitated by Cap
tain George w. Streeter, who has
claimed,a a tract Of about 1856 acres on
the shore of Lake Michigan adjoining
Lincoln park. which consists almost
entirely of made land, under the title Of
the "District of Lake Michigan. He
sent force of 13 men to the spot, but
did not go himself. The little army
threw up entrenchments, prepared for
the defense in true military style and
defied the authorities. The chief of po-
lice collected force of about 800 off.
GERS, but before an attack could be made
eight of the defenders ran away and
the remaining five surrendered uncon-
ditionally.
William H. Niles, military Gov
ernor of the District of Lake Michi-
gan," and the four members Of his
''army of invasion" captured were
formally charged with violations Of the
laws of the state Of Illinois, the ordi-
nances Of the city Of Chicago and the
ordinance of Lincoln park. The pris.
oners made no effort to secure bail dur
ing the day, but announced their inten-
tions of making a vigorous defense in
court. 1t is understood they will al
lege lack of jurisdiction of the state
courts over the "District of Lake Mich
igan," and rely on this as a means to
escape punishment.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
NORTH DAKOTA BRIEFS

The Emmons county pioneers will
have big picnic June 20 at Browns
Grove.
The people of Wilton are rejoicing
over the discovery of Ignite coal near
their town.
John Hay, brakeman, fell 80 feet
from scafft Id at Casselton. No bones
were broken, but internal injuries were
sustained.
Hamilton will put in an immense els.
tern, equipped with modern filters,
to get supply of water for drinking
purposes.
The wooden bridge between Wahpe.
ton and Bre. kenridge is to be replaced
with handsome steel structure which
will cost $4,000.
Peter Smith, an old soldier at the
home at Lisbon, finally secured $500
back pension money for which he had
been contending number Of years.
Wheatland now has an artesian well.
A nice clear Pinch flow was struck at a
depth of 482 feet. A large tank will be
erected and the water will be used for
fire protection.
Ira o. Jenkins was sentenced at Bis
marck to be hanged Sept. IA for the
murder of Gust Stark. He took his
sentence coolly and professed his entire
innocence of the crime.
Teresa Gassman of Valley City died
T.
had been in the institution for l3 years.
Her husband and daughter took tho re.
mains to Valley City for burial.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
A CheerfulLiar


II have followed trout streams ever
since ! was boy" said a Providence
crank. land have tried to solve for
many years the cause of the apparent
decrease In brook trout Recently I
think discovered the cause Of the iex-
termination. was fishing along a
brook near Oakland Beach, r. l., when
I saw large snake with half masti-
Gated trout in its mouth. The action
Of the snake interested me, and, stand
ing quiet, ! studied the snake closely.
son the end Of the snakes tail was q
sharp bony growth shaped like hook.
After a few moments my watching
was rewarded by seeing the snake
glide oves to some bushes growing
along the bank and catch a grasshop-
per In Its mouth. The snake then
placed the grasshopper carefully on
the hooklike thing on the end of it's
tail.
by this time my curiosity was thor
oughly aroused" continued the fisher
man. "The snake crawled up on log
that extended from the bank into the
brook and let its tail hang into the wa
ter. In q moment up came trout
and snapped at the grasshopper. IT
was short work for the snake to trans
fer the fish from its tail to its mouth,
and had solved the problem of the ex-
termination of brook trout."-Cleve-
Plain Dealer.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
NAMES WERE LEFT OUT.

Majority Report Criticizing the Presi-
dent Defeated by Methodists.
CHICAGO, May 29.-Criticism Of Pres.
ident Mckinley for his attitude in re-
gard to Attorney General Griggs' in
depreciation Of the anti-canteen law
was overwhelmingly defeated by the
Methodist general conference after two
hours of warm debate. The majority
report contained a strong arraign.
ment of President Mckinley and Attor.
ney General Griggs for their attitude
on the anti.canteen law.
DR.. J. H. Price Of New York pre-.
sented the minority report, which
struck out all of IT, majority report in
which President Mckinley was con-
demned.
Dr.. Buckley offered an amendment to
the minority report which was accepted
by DR.. Price, which among other things
appealed to the president to use all his
influence to promote the passage of the
amended anti-canteen law now before
congress.
The minority report with Dr.. Buck
ley's amendment was then adopted by
an overwhelming vote, with the further
amendment that the action was not in
the interest Of any political party.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
WILL ENDORSE BRYAN.

Programme for the New York Demo-
cratic Convention Agreed Upon.
NEW YORK, May 2S.-The Evening
Post says: Ex-senator David B. Hill
and ex-senator Edward Murphy had
another talk with Elliot Danforth,
chairman Of the executive committee Of
the Democratic state committee, at the
Hoffman House and started for Albany
later. Mr.. Hill is satisfied with the re-
suits of his trip to New York. He has
conferred with the leaders Of Tammany
Hall and of the Kings County Democ.
racy, and it was announced apthorita.
lively before noon that the programme
for tho state convention had been
agreed upon by all parties concerned.
The features of the programme are:
First, the convention will endorse the
candidacy Of William ]. Bryan and rec.
ognize him as "our natural leader"
second, the Chicago platform will not
be affirmed; third, the delegates to the
national convention will not be in
structed.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-06-02
DECIDED ON NO CHANGE.

Methodists Discuss the Questions Of Card
Playing, Etc.
CHICAGO, May 28.-By close vote
and after debate which exceeded in
bitterness and feeling displayed any
thing yet heard during the session the
Methodist general conference practi.
cally decided to make no change in the
attitude of the church in regard to card
playing, dancing, theater going and
other forms Of amusement which since
1872 haye been under the ban Of the
church:
Preceding the vote to accept the mi,
nority reports which recommends that
no action be taken the conference at
times was in state of wild disorder
due mainly to attempts to amend the
section of the book Of discipline under
discussion and some exceedingly sharp
language was INDUCED in by the angry
delegates before the vote was taken.