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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
Prohibition Sentiment Growing.

Because Auditor w. B. West made a
remark about the counties that had dis
pensaries, which could be made to serve
the purpose of the whiskey people, we
are being gravely told that prohibition
sentiment is dying out. This is in keep
ing with the thousand falsehoods which
are being constantly sent out by the
liquor interests, and we may expect to
see this report widely circulated.
OF course, the liquor interests want
prohibition sentiment to die out, and
they will do anything that they can to
hasten it's death. No means is too vile
for them to use, but this is moral
question, founded upon truth, and it
will never die.
No, no, prohibition sentiment is not
dying out. 1t is growing every day and
it is going to continue to grow until the
accursed liquor traffic, which is one of
the darkest blots upon our civilization,
has been wiped out. The very methods
to retard its progress are going to give
it mighty uplift. People are begin
ming to see through the lying, dirty
schemes used by the liquor crowd, and
they are so repulsive as to arouse all
that is good in men and cause them to
repudiate them. Greenwood Journal
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
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AMONG THE EXCHANGES. !:
The Editors Troubles.
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Editing newspaper is nice thing.
If we publish jokes people say we are
fossils. If we publish original matter
they say we don't give them enough
selections. If we give them selections
they say we are too lazy to write If
we don't go to church we are heathen
II we do we are hypocrtes. If we re-
main in the office we ought to be out
hunting for news items. If we go out
then we are not attending to our own
business. If we wear old clothes they
laugh at us. If we wear good clothes
they say we have pull Now what
are we going to do? Just likely as not
some will say we stole this article from
an exchanges; so we did.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
Real Estate Offerings

Is acres of land known as the GRAY
Court Rock Quarry. There is great
demand for this rock, which is within %
mile of railroad and the railroad author
tiles are willing to be liberal i'm con-
Structlng side track. A good chance
for capital. Price very reasonable.
Write for further information.
l26 acres land % miles from Barks-
dale station with dwelling and out
buildings; 2-horse farm in cultivation; :;
fine pasture and well timbered. Price
&3, coo.
Co acres of half mile from Diaps
church with dwelling and outbuildings,
with 40 acres in cultivation, 10 acres of
fine bottom land. Price 81 800.
l73 acres of land in Dials Township.
known as the Wham place, bounded by
lands of W. M. Deck, VIM. Wham and
Il. A. Nash, with good dwelling, tenant
houses and three horse farm in cultiva-
ton. See this property for there is a
bargain for you. Price $4,000.
As acres of land, bounded by lands of
Miller Curry, David Barton and others.
with beautiful eight room cottage,
ilnc well of water and good outbuild-
lngs. In one mile of Green Pond
church. Price $47.50 per acre.
53 acres of land in one mile of Green
Pond church, bounded by lands of e. C.
Stone, Robert Woods and others, with
= six room cottage, tenant house, fine
wlrcd-in pastures. $35 per acre.
5.62 acres, bounded by lands of D.
Woods, Clarence Curry and others,
with 4 four room cottage and good out
buildings, half mile from Green Pond
church Price $27 per acre.
30 acres of land near Green Pond
church, bounded by lands of Miller
Curry, Rufus Babb, Abner Babb, with
4 SIX room dwelling, good barn and nice
outbuildings. Price $45 per acre.
500 acres of land within six miles of
l.aurcns, five miles of Clinton, with
dwelling and four tenant houses. 25G
acres in cultivation, balance in wood
land. Terms made easy at 500 per acre.
222 acres of land near Shiloh church.
bounded by lands of John Wolff and
Dratc Mahatfey, with dwelling and
other improvements. Price $11.5O per
acre.
l%O acres land, bounded by Henry
Mills and j. O. G. Fleming and others.
seven room dwelling, l tenant house
barn and good outbuilding. Price
TG, 800
;2o5 acres in Fairview township Green
vile county, near Cedar Falls, bounded
by John Terry, Clyde Willis, John Ped
Ell and others. three dwellings, close to
church and fine school. Price SIS. OO
per acre.
so acres in Laurcns township, bound
cd 10y lands of w. A. Mills, w. A.
Simpson Ludy Mills and others, nice
dwellings,. well supplied with tenant
Houses. This farm will be divided into
81 acre lots if so desired, ranging in
pltto from $50 to $50 per acre or will
sell She whole for $32, 10000
IS acres land near Watts Mills,
bounded by S. o. Leak and M. A.
hnight, tenant house. Price $40 per
acre.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

d acres land and nine room dwelling,
Price $4,000.
"a acres near Friendship church, good
dwelling and Outbuildings. Bounded by
lands or W: K. Cheek, ID. Woods and
others. Price So, 10000.
One lot with four room house on Gar
hngton ST., nicely located. Price 81, $50.
56 acres at Gray Court, 4-room house
and out building, bounded by lands of
%. L. Shell and M. H. Burdinc. Price
$50 per acre.
24O acres land, miles of Fountain Inn
known as the Tom Harrison place, good
dwelling, tenant houses, barn and out
buildings. Price $8, 10000.
Seven room house and two acre LOFT in
town of Gray Court, modern build.
Price 2,500.00.
68 acres land q miles GRAY Court
bounded by lands of. H. Godfrey, John
Armstrong and others. Price 81 ,650OO.
488 acres land, bounded by J. II.
Abercrombie, Enoree River, j. Z. GRAY,
.. 9. Cox and others, known as the old
patterson home place. Price 81, 500. 90
112 acres land bounded bv lands of
w. P. Harris, Enoree river, ]. II.
Abercrombie and others. Price So, 600. 90
200 acres land, Waterloo township,
bounded by lands of estate of w. +
Smith, j. r. Anderson and Saluda riy-
er. Price So, 10000
One lot in city of Laurens, nicely
located, six room cottage, containiuI
5-8 acres. Price $250O.00.
268 acres in Waterloo township, nice
dwelling, two tenant houses, good out
building, bounded by lands of ]. r,
Anderson, D. c. Smith and others
known as the home place Of the late
DIR. j. r. Smith. Price So, 10000.
200 acres land, bounded by lands of
Mrs. Jesse league, Jno. Watts, DR..
Fuller, dwelling and tennent houses, a
horse farm in cultivation. Price
200 acres in Chestnut Ridge section,
bounded by lands of Mrs. Jessie Martin
Jno. Watts, DR.. Fuller and others.
Dwelling and tenant houses. -Four
horse farm in cultivation Known as
the Fannie Hudgcns place. Price per
acre, $25.00
2 acres land in the City Of Laurcns,
on East Main Street, bounded by prop
erty of Mrs. Catharinc Holmes and 9TH
ers. Price 81, 300.
SO acres in Youn9's township, bound
ed by lands of John Burdcttc, S. n.
Garrett, w. p. Harris and others, GO
acres in cultivation, good dwelling, two
tenant houses. Price 81, $50.
1O3 acres near Mt. Olive Church
Waterloo township, known as part Of
the Washington place, two dwelling and
necessary out-buildings. Price $500
per acre.
AZ acres bounded by lands of the
Badgett farm, j. o. C. Fleming, w. J.
Copeland, one dwelling and out-build-
ing. Price $2,25O.OO
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
For Sweet Charity's Sake.

Newberry, by the way, has not been
heard from recently on this mayor
question. Have they raised his salary
yet?-Laurens Advertiser
No, they haven't. They don't need
to. Newberry's mayor is good without
having to be paid for it. And then he
doesn't need the money. -Newberry
Observer
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

The editorial page of a NEWSPAPER
is for the expression of opinions held
by the editor on all questions pertain
ing to public matters. It's columns
should be devoted to the interests of
the public and for the public veal;
when an editor employs them in the
utterancc of small, contemplate per
sonal filings he prostitutes great privi-
legc and violates a sacred trust.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

"Uncle Remus" is dead. Many are
the sad hearts all over this Southland
because of the intelligence. Joel Chan
der Harris, of Atlanta, the author of
80 many delightful and entertaining
stories that have filled the hearts of
many children with glee, is dead. But
those beautiful stories will never die;
so long as time lasts the tales of Brer
Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Possum and the
rest will be told and retold, always and
ever delighting the hearts of Southern
children.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
The Tigers" Cheered,

Cole Blease told the Charleston blind
tigers in substance that if he had been
governor he wouldn't have gotten out
any injunctions against them. And
they cheered. Anderson Mail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
RefIecting The Mails Brilliancy.

The Laurens Advertiser admits that
The Daily Mail is read regularly in that
Office. We could tell as much just by
reading The Advertiser Yes; The Ad-
vertiser is very bright paper indeed
Anderson Mail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Were all public officials to regard
office-holding in the way ex-President
Cleveland regarded it there would be
less talk of dirty politics. Here are his
own words showing his conception of
an officials duty:
81 will tell you first of all others the
policy | intend to adopt, and that is to
make the matter business engage
ment between the people and myself, in
WHICH the obligation on my side is to
perform the duties assigned me with an
eye single to the interests of my en-
ployers. | shall have no idea of re-
election or of any high political prefer
ment in my head, but be very thankful
ana happy If | serve one term as the
peoples governor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Our inability to attend the convention
of editors in Gailncy last week was a
source of deep regret, augmented after
reading the glowing reports Of the in
tercst and enjoyment of the meeting
and the wholc-soulcd hospitality of the
Gatfney people under the guidance of
the genial editor, Mr.. DcCamp.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

They say Uncle Joe Cannon wears
detachable cuffs. Well, we warrant
that nothing else about him, not even
his South Carolina galluses, will come
loose.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Hon. JAS. S. Sherman, the Republi-
can nominee for Vice President, favors
DR.. f. M. Potcat, president of Furman
University in personal appearance. But
this should in nowisc hurt the reputa-
ton of Furman's executive head
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Speaker Cannon has written an arti-
Gle on ''llow a Bill Becomes a Law"
One sentence would easily cover the
fact of the business: "when decide to
allow it,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

The Funeral Directors Convention
and the National Democratic Conven-
tion came near being held simultaneous
"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

But we know Il man who will have t,
resign his job some of these days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

All politicians, then, must go to
heaven, for they say men follow their
same pursuits in the next worlds.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

OF course Candidate Blease would
deny his statement about making such
a bet. His desire was for a little more
Of publicity; he got it, although with
the majority of the people any more
publicity is altogether unnecessary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Over 10000 spent on new buildings
in the city of Laurens during the ff-
teen months just past this is the kind
of investment that pays.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Entered at the postonicc at Laurens
S. G.. as second class mail matter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

An exchange says that there is no
politics in hell. Please, neighbor, don t
enlarge any further upon the attrac-
tiOns Of the place.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
5. E. BONEY, EDITOR.
PUBLISHED BY
ADVERTISER PRINTING COMPANY
LAURENS. S. G.

RATES FOR ADVERTISING. - Ordinary
advertisements, per square, one inser-
ton, 81. 90; each subsequent insertion,
so cents. Liberal reduction made for
large advertisements.
Obituaries All over so words, one cent
word.
Notes of thanks: Five cents the line.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

People talk about the dispcnsary re-
ducing taxes; it is the grosscst of eco
nomc fallacics. During May the DIS
PENSARY TAX on our people was little
over $l2, 900. True, some have no part
in the payment of that amount; that is
not equity. And onc-thrd of it goes
out of the county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

About $l2, 600 spent during the month
of May for whiskcy. What are the re-
turns?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

LAURENS, S. c., JULY s, 1908.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Could some one give us the informa-
ton as to how many, if any, rentable
houses there are in Laurens. We un-
derstand that some prospective citizen
was here a while ago and failed to pro-
cure house. There is money il. rent
able property, and besides, it furnishes
means of growth and aids in the en-
larging Of the city's industries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

A man who has the nerve to aspire
to the governorship of South Carolina
certainly is catering to the law-break-
ing element when he offers to bet 81 900
to $500 on his election.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Yes, Laurcns has been advertised
somewhat. Hundreds of people know
that it is good booze distributing point.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

Reporter w. II. McCaw has put it up
to Blcasc. Somebody has lied"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

The voters of Laurens county fur
nishcd good deal of "firc water" for
Fourth of July consumption.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08

The Greenwood Journal, contending
the superiority of Grcenwood's mayor,
says:
'"Thc case is fully made out, but you
will not be convinced, contemporary.
"a man convinced against his will
Is of the same opinion still"
Unless your mayor was born in Lau-
rens we can never be convinced that he
is the genuine product.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-07-08
THE ADVERTISER.

Subscription Price-12 Months, 800
Payable In Advance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20

and any ballot marked by the elector
for identification shall be rejected"
Mr.. Vaughn was on the point of vio-
lating the above section which the in
spectors prevented him from doing.
Respectfully,
F. N. WOOD,
Inspector Precinct No. 10.
Moline, Fla, June 10, 1908.
p. S.-There was no attempt to
keep Mr.. Vaughn from voting.
Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 6, 1908.
Mr.. Geo. T. Morgan, Pensacola, Fla.
Dear Sir: / have had several in
quiries concerning the election law
lots and taking printed lists of can
didatss into election booths.
For example: The newspapers
usually print list of candidates to
be voted on at each election and
many voters have been in the habit of
carrying this list with them when they
go to vote. In one instance, however
the inspectors recently prevented a
man from voting because he had a
newspaper containing such a list in
his possession.
VIII you kindly give me your legal
opinion as to the intent and applica
ton of the election law in such cases
| desire to publish such legal opinion
previous to the coming election so
that the voters may be informed
thereon. Thanking you for an early
reply, am,
Very truly yours,
FRANK L. MAYES.
October 9th, 1908
Mr.. Frank L. MayeS. City
Dear Sir: Replying to your letter
of the 9Th l beg to advise that the
original election law as passed by the
legislature of 1895, in Section 80 OF
the election act, did provide that
the use or furnishing of print
ed copies of ballots or of any
mechanical devices to aid the
voter was an offenSe against the law
and punishable by a fine of not eX-
ceeding $4,000, but it appears that in
the revision of the statutes this
clause was entirely omitted
AS the revised statutes are now the
law, there seems to be no penalty for
printing or furnishing copy of the
ballots, or no prohibition preventing
the voter from carrying such printed
copy to the voting booth to aid him
in marking his ballot
1 believe this covers the questions
you have asked, but If you require any
further information, / will be glad to
furnish ii.
Yours very truly,
GEO. T. MORGAN.
This ought to settle the question
which our Moline correspondents dis.
cussed shortly after the primary OF
last spring
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20

Advices from Washington from
parties who are in a position to
know is to be the effect that the
navy department will in all probable
ity, send vessel to the local navy
yard for repairs. Congressman
Sparkman and Clarke nave been very
active in this matter and Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Newberry is
anxious TO aid them in their efforts.
The Chamber OF Commerce and
Mayor Goodman have displayed much
interest in the endeavor to have YES
sells sent to the local yard for repairs,
and the above information win be
goods news to the large number OF
men who are engaged in this work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20
WELCOME THE
MOST CORDIAL
That Extended the Fleet by
Japan is the Heart
lest Yet.
BY Associated Press

Toxic, Oct. 19.-The reception ac-
corded the American Atlantic fleet by
the government and people of Japan
is conceded by American naval Off
GERS TO be the heartiest and most per-
fectly carried out to be received by
the feet since it sailed from Hampton
Roads.
Tuesday morning Admiral Sperry
will be received at the imperial pal
ace. He will convey a message from
President Roosevelt. The words of
his message have not been given out,
but there is reason to believe 1t
breathes spirit of friendship and
sympathy and expresses appreciation
of traditional friendship between the
two nations, and an earnest wish for
strengthening and continuance of the
friendly relations of the past.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20
HOW IT LOOKS TO
REPUBLICANS.
Springfield Republican.
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Indiana and Ohio seem to be the
great doubtful states of the west. In
diana almost surely will not give Taft
the majority it gave either Mckinley
Or Roosevelt, but that Ohio is really
doubtful seems beyond belief. We
have confidence that his home state
viii stand by Taft loyalty. But the
reports are not what we would like.
The Cincinnati Inquirer has been tax.
ing straw votes in the business and
the factory districts and in both in
stances the result shows a marked
drift toward Bryan and a still greater
tendency to support the Democratic
ticket. 1t was learned that a few
Democrats will desert Bryan for Taft,
but that nearly or quite 20 per cent
OF those that voted for Roosevelt four
years ago will this year support Bry-
an. But we must not overlook in that
connection that Roosevelt in Ohio de-
featei Parker by 255,000 and that
Taft can lose many thousands and yet
have wide margin left. We also
must remember that thousands OF
Democrats in Ohio supported Roose'
welt, and il all OF them returned TO
their party the Republicans would
still have a comfortable majority.
In the electoral college, it will re-
quire 242 votes to choose a president.
Eor the comfort of Republican doubt
ers it should be remembered that the
following states have given tremen-
dous Republican majorities in the last
three presidential elections: Con-
necticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kan
sas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon.
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Da.
kota, Vermont, Washington, West Vir'
ginia and Wisconsin. These states
nave a total electoral vote of 1909,
forty-four less than a majority. The
Republicans have from which to OBJ
tain that number of votes the follow
ing probably Republican states: Call
fornia 10, Colorado 5. Indiana Is, Ne
braska s. New York SO, North Dakota,
A, Ohio %, Utah 3, and Wyoming 3
The total vote of these probably Re
publican states Is ITO, or two and one
half times the required number. II
the Republicans carry all the other
states they can lose New York and
Indiana, or Ohio and Indiana, and
still win. 1t seems impossible, in
view of the elections In 1896. 1900 and
1904, that Taft is not certain to carry
enough of the probably Republican
states TO insure his election by a com
Portable majority.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20
JUDGE ThFT'S
VOICE FAILS
This Will Necessitate Many
Speaking Dates Being
Cancelled.
ny Associated Srcsa.

New York, Oct. 19-That Judge
Taft's voice is IN such bad condition
that he will have TO cancel many of
his dates for speaking was indicated
by Chairman Hitchcock on his return
here today from morning visit with
Mr.. Taft at Newark, n. J. This
means re-arrangemento of Taft's itin-
erary. The arrangement will cut
out all of Taft'ss day. speeches and his
speech at Chicago next Saturday
night. 1t is also expected that most
of Taftis dates in West Virginia and
Connecticut will be cancelled.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20
COTTRELL.
Fine
PHOTOGRAPHS.
Pensacola, Fla.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

NATIONAL.
For Presidential EIectors:,
II. P. Bailey,
p. W. Butler,
Robt. e. Davis.
Geo. C. Martin,
Samuel E. Pasco.
For Congressman:
J. Walter Kehoe,
d. H. Mays.
STATE NOMINEES.
Govcrnor-Albert W. GllchriSt
Secretary Of State-H. Clay Craw-
ford.
Attorney eeneraI-Park M. Tram.
NELL.
corptroIIer-A. C. Groom.
State Treasurer-W. ". Knott.
Superintendent of Public instruction
WIN. II. Holloway.
Commissioner Of Agricultural. Z.
McLin.
Railroad commissioner-Royal c.
Dunn
Justices OF the Supreme Court:
VIM. A. Hooker.
Thos. M. Shackleford.
COUNTY NOMINEES.
representatives:
c. l.. Virgins.
J. p. Stokes.
Sheriff.. C.. Van Pelt.
Clerk of Court-James Macgibbon.
County Judge-Henry Bellinger.
Tax Assessor-W. W. Richards.
Tax Collector. S. Roberts.
County Treasurer. Ed. Williams.
School SUPPLEMENTARY B. Cook.
County Surveyor
Justice Of the Peace, Dist. ar. L.
Nicholson.
Constable, Dist. &c. p. Bobe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20
STEAMER WAS
IN COLLISION
THE COTTAGE CITY FROM SEAT
TIE FOR ALASKA STRUCK AN
UNKNOWN LUMBER SCHOONER
OFF JEFFERSON HEAD.
By Associated Press.

Seattle, Wash, Oct l9-Tne steam
er Cottage City. Captain Jensen,
which left Seattle at II o'clock last
night bound for Alaska, was in col
liSion with an unknown schooner
off Jefferson Head early today. Purser
William Jones of the Cottage City
was knocked overheard by the force
of the collision and rescued unin-
jured. An Italian passenger whose
name could not be learned, suffered
a broken leg. Several of the other
passengers were injured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20

A mail carrier was recently arrest,
I'd in Jacksonville for carrying pack
ages on which the postage had not
been paid. Such carrying of unstamp-
ed packages by a government mail
carrier is in violation OF the law, and
is sure to get the offender into very
serious trouble in United States
court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-20
NO GIN BURNED
IN ALABAMA
BY AssocIated Pres,.

Chattanoosa, Oct. ia special
from Scottsboro, Ala, stated the peo-
pie OF New Hope are indignant over
the story published Sunday, which
said the cotton gin OF Butler & Co.
had been burned by night riders. II
declared the gin was not burned aud
no gin in that section OF Alabama
has been posted. The people, OF New
Hope insist that night riders do not
thrive in that part OF the state.