The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-24
FOR OUR LAWMAKERS,

| that interest IN the coming political
campaign is growing each day; this
with special reference to the race for
the Legislature. From various parts
of the county come reports that indi-
cate an unusual concern in this impor-
tant matter. Just here we would en-
phasize the fact that in electing our
lawmakers it is not for Laurens county
alone, but for the entire State of South
| Carolina.
Let us urge that in this approaching
election we choose wisely and judicious-
ly, mindful of the Importance Of the
office and the necessity for strong, pure
men. The platform of the various can
didates is well to consider, but not all
Platforms without men will do us but
little service. Issues are of Importance
but not SO much so as men. Elccting
an issue without 4 man to support it is
poor judgment.
The need in South Carolina today is
the election of MEN; we have bad
enough of the other sort; men who can
comprehend the significance of move
ments; who can see ahead of the pres
ent day; who can legislate for n whole
State and her people, and who are
above suspicion in all their public acts.
In neighboring county is reported
the candidacy of man who cannot
write his name. This alone does not
condemn him, for he may be man OF
good, hard horse sense, yet it is a poor
commentary at the very beginning.
Intellect and integrity are what we
need in the General Assembly Of South
Carolina. What will Laurens COUNT
do about contributing her share.
If there be one thing in wMch Lav-
rens stands in greater need than a-y
other one thing it is new passenger
station. Some days ago while on board
an incoming train we heard this re-
mark: "My! what a gloomy, ugly little
station. This is the general impress
sion upon travellers and newcomers:
we at home have been accustomed to it
and are unimpressed. Our present sta
tion is not good advertisement for the
city; it gives the wrong impression; it
is not apace with the standard of other
things.
Now, the railroads are building new
and commodious stations all over the
country. Why not in Laurens? We
are satisfied that with strong petition,
especially from the Chamber of Com
merce, that the railroads will regard
the matter favorably. They are al
ways willing to regard the peoples
wishes. How about it, citizens? And
might not this matter be discussed at
the meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce this week?
The candidacy of the Hon. r. Good
Wyn Rhett for senatorial honors has
been well received over the State. Mr..
Rhett is recognized as one of the best
business men in South Carolina and a
man of high culture, intellectual ability
and moral integrity. He will make a
| good race.
The removal of the dispensary in
Laurens would greatly curtail whiskey
drinking in Newberry, Greenwood,
Greenvilc and Spartanburg counties as
well as here in our Own county. We
people of Laurens are furnishing the
means for intemperance not merely to
our own people but to our neighbors
also.
WHOLESALE ARRESTS IN GOLDYILLE.
Under the above caption the Clinton
Chronicle of last week prints the fol-
lowing piece of news:
"On recent visit to Goldville Mr.. s.
w. Low, of Laurens, finding something
| wrong in that BURG wont 10 mnrk IN