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The Editor. . Some of the Joys and Sorrows of an Editor's Life. Life! I "What is this? This, dear, is that suffering animal, the editor. Bat what is the editor? He is the man, darling, that runs the paper. My! I thonght the paper ran itself. That is the popular impression. Bet not correct ? Not entirely so. I thonght the talented contributors wrote the stories ? They do. And that the fanny man bailt the jokes? He does. And that the dyspeptic genins wrote the poems? Certainly. And the poor compositor?thooght he pat things into type ? les.? , And that the printer, he worked off the edition ? You are right Then what in the name of goodness does the editor do ? He talks. With whom ? With people who come in to help him pass away the time. Oh! then the editor has plenty of time to waste? Lots. Who is the long-haired lunatic with the roll of paper ? He is the gifted poet. What does he want? He wants to know what became of the "Ode of the Withered Violet," in 47 stanzas which he sent last spring. "What did become of it ? It was filed away in the stove. Does the editor say that ? Oh, no. What does he say ? He says that he sent it back. My! Bat isn't that a twister? Yes, dear. "What does the poet say ? He says that he is so sorry, because ' the Century offered him $65 for it And what is that ? A lie. And who is that gentleman with the clnb ? He is' the "Constant Reader." And he wants? To enquire why his last communication was not answered. And why was it not? Because it was seven columns long and only in the interest of one person. Who was that? Himself. And that. fashionable gentleman "sucking" Li is tfUOTP**" * He is the delight of the editorial room. What is his business? He has none. Why then does he come? Because it is toe late for luncheon . and too early to walk on the avenue. But I do not understand. NeithBr does the editor. How long will he stay? A couple of hours. And that last man, the undertaker? Sh-b! dear. That is not an undertaker. Who is it, then ? The funny maB. Ob ! What does he want? He wants to read the editor his last joke. Where did he get it ? From a work on the "Tombs of tbe Early Egyptian Kings." My! Then this is the way the editor spends his time? Principally. One long, delightful reception. Yes, dear. Then the editor has nothing in the world to wish for or pray for. Oh, yes; one thing. And what is that? Death. "Rough on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice, 13c. "Rough on Corns" for Corns, Bunions, 15c. Thin people. "Well's Health Renewer" restores health and vigor, cores dyspepsia, &c., $1.00. . "Rough on Toothache," instant relief, 15c. Ladies who would retain freshness and vivacity don't fail to try "Wells' Health Renewer." "Buchu-paiba," great kidney and urinary cures. Flies, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, cleared out by "Rough on Rats," 15c. "Rough on Coughs," troches, 15c; liquid, 25c. For children, slow in development, puny and delicate, nse "Wells' Health Renewer." "Rough on Dentist" Tooth Powder. Try it, 15c. Nervous Weakness. Dyspepsia, Sexual Debility cured by "Wells' Health Reuewer." $1 Mother Swan's Worm Syrup, lor fevcrishness, worms, constipation; tasteless, 25c. Stinging, irritation, all Kidney and Urinary complaints cured by "Buchu-paiba." one dollar. Night sweats, ferer, chills, malaria, dyspepsia^ cured by "Wells' Health Renewer." Aj uuau.tuu tea a lanv ; ? wuiw the man since using "Wells' Health Kenewer." If yon are failing, broken, worn out an<l nervous, use "Wells' Health Kenewer." $1. Prevalence of Kidney complaint in America; "Buchu-paiba" is a quick, complete cure, $1. The Newberry Herald says: "Our objection to the trial justice system is neither captions nor whimsical* Every judicial system ought to have the respect and confidence of the people, whereas the dissatisfaction with this system is both reasonable and general?it is not by any means confined to onr county =: . j . Clean up your premises, for you may have to wrestle with lhe cholera before the close of summer or autctmc. "f mriHiiwi fSAKES ALIVE! i've done bought a 1PIA*NER. I say bit fur a fack, an' what's more, I done saved a clean S50. by buyin' bit LUDDEN & BATES, ; SOUTHERN MUSIC HOUSE, SAVANNAH, GA. MY FRIENDS, Tbar's no youse in, talking', ef yo baint got a Pianer or a Orgin in voue bouse yo will never know what rale simon pure happiness is, untel yo git one, an' *lien you du, jess take a woman's advice, an' save money by i buvin' bit at I ? ? LTJEDE1T & BATES Southern Music House. They's the men far my money. No swindlin' fur them. They don't humbug yo with offers of gold dollars fur 50 cents, or SI,000 Fianers fur $200, but jess give.yo dollar fur dollar?yure money's worth to a cent. They'll do exactly as they agree, in offering tu save yo money. I, myself, am one of twenty thousand delighted (see me smile) purchasers who have bought of them in the last fifteen years. See what they offer: PIANOS AND ORGANS PIANOS?Rosewood, 7-Octave, Square, Large Size, Carved Legs, Overstrung Bass, All Improvements, Only $210. Uprights $225. Grand Squares, 71 Oct., $225. From Old Reliable Makers.' Sweet toned, perfect and durable. Good for a lifetime. ORGANS?Walnut Cases, Extended Top, two sets Reeds, 5 Stops, only $55; four sets Reeds, 7 Stops, only $G5; 0 Stops, $70. In elegant cases, richly ornamented; guaranteed in tone, construction and durability. Ten first-class makers and over 300 different styles to select from. Easy Installments; S15 monthly on Pianos, or $5 on , Organs, and With Each Piano, a Goo<l Stool and j Cover. ! With Each Organ, a Good Stool and ! Instructor. With Each Piano or Organ, a Book of Husic. Aii to cap the climax, th ey actually deliver j the Instrument to your nearest depot or land I ing. JLLMJ FREIGHT I?AMD Take m.v ad\ice; they did lair by me. an' they will du the same by yo. But don't try ta beat them down, fur they have 0>'LY OIVK PRICE, an'they stick to it like a coon to a tree. Buy of them, an' they will satisfy yo or payback yure. money. Send yure name an' postoffice, an' tell 'em what yo want, an' they'll send yo mor'n a peck of catalogues, circulars and price lists, which will help yo pick out the Instrument you want. Jess put on your letter: LUDDEH A BATES, Southern Husic House, t Savannah, Gra., an' it will go rite, an' yo'll git an answer in a jiffy, fur they all git up soon in the mornin', I kin tell yer. Your'n, Betst Hamilton- Kiggins. P. S.?They wanted me to be their Agent fur this settlement, but I liaint got no time jess now, an' I don't reckon hit would pay, no how, as the folks is so down on sich I things. But I don't keer ef they air, my ; Piauer is here tu stay, cf the hole seitlc| ment gits down on me about hit. L. A. HAWKINS, Newberry, S. C., | General Agent, j Mar. 5?ly i . a M* P 3 o ts pCQ 3 C-K O CD w xn CD H?3 a ? ? M - ? ? If I P If ^ g I* p W W * ? H c h g* p- u 0 ^ ? w S ? ? " *2 W ^1 lift BTl Ss 0t H> ? <2 fig H ?* Q P O 5 251 QS ? o| WB <14 M: I 8 ? g S fl ? i s g. h" y IS B-* M 5* P 3 *? Q ot? ' )' g ? 0 GO < i 03 M* I CD P 5? C tq ?> ? CD <* s sr cr> P CD Pi AGENTS Wanted Sg^Vmhlp* I works of character; yreat %*aricty :OUUKo 06 DIUlCO low in price; s? Ding fast; iM-edeo every where; Liberal trnns. iS. P. JubiiMin A Co., ion M.uti St , KtcliinoUtl, Va. Aug. 23?ly. CLEVELAND. | Agents wanted for uutbeutic edition of j his life; written at his own home, with his i co-operation and assistance, by the renowned Goodrich. Largest, cheapest, j handsomest, best. Elegantly illustrated, : Costs more per copy to manufacture than the other lives that are sold for twice its price. Out sells all others ten to one. One of our agents made a profit of over $50 the first day. A harvest of gold will be realized by every worker. All new beginners succeed grandly. Terms free, and the most liberal ever offered. Save valuable time by sending 2oc lor postage, etc., on free outfit, which includes Large prospectus book. Act quickly; a day at the start is worth a week at the finish. H. HALLETT & CO., July 10?2m Portland, Maine. PATENTS Obtained, and all other business in the U. S. Patent Office attended to for Modkuate Fees. Our office is opposite the U. S. Putent Office, and we can obtain Patents in less time than those remote from Washington. Send Model or Drawing. We advise as to patentability free of charge; and we make no chabge unless we obtain patent. When patent is granted a drawing of your invention, with claims, your name and address, will be published in the United States Patent Office Gazette, a paper of immense circulation, and the only one that publishes this feee We .refer here, to the Postmaster, the Supt. of Money Order Div., and to officials of the U. S. Patent Office For circular, advice, terms, and references to actual clients in your own State or county, write to C. A. SNOW & CO., Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. C. oct 24 ?tf THE ALGISTA CHRONICLE ?FOR? 1884. THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN THE SOUTH. The Chbonicle and Constitutionalist for 1884 will be abreast of the times and fully up to all the requirements of a live and progressive journal. Democratic' to the core, it will be thoroughly honest and fearless in the advocacy of all measures that may commend themselves to the approval of its judgment. The organ of no clique or ring, it has neither friends to reward nor enemies to punish. Its purpose is to advance the general good and support only such measures as will inure to the moral, social, educational and material advancement of the State and count?}'. The columns of the Cheonicle will be free from the taint of sensationalism and the depravity engendered by immoral publications. Our telegraphic news service will be full and complete. The Chronicle will contain an average of eight thousand words per day from the New York Associated Press. This sendee will be supplemented by specials from our able and talented correspondents at Atlanta and Columbia, who are indefatigable in their labors to give our readers the latest news and the most interesting letters. Our accomplished and brilliant associate, Mr. James R. Randall, of the editorial staff, will send our readers his graphic and interesting letters from "Washington during the session of Congress. The Chronicle is the only Daily in Ga. excepet the Savannah Morning News that publishes the full telegraph sendee of the New York Associated Press. TERMS: Morning edition, G months, $ f> 00 44 1 year. 10 00 Evening edition, G months, 00 " 1 year G 00 Weekly edition, G months, 1 00 " 1 year, 2 00 Sunday Chronicle, 1 year,.... 2 00 The Evening Chronicle is the largest and cheapest Daily paper in the South as it publishes all the telegraphic news, and all the news of the morning paper and is sent to subscribers at $G per year. The Weekly is of mammoth size, It is a ten page paper and contains seventy columns of matter. It is filled with all of the _ important ncwa of the Daily. The Sunday Chronicle is a large eight page paper and contains fifty-six columns of matter. Address, Chronicle and Constitutionalist. Patrick Walsh, President. Feb 20?Gwl9 m h/ wire ) p. on r, If. IVMMUllllUIJU I^ra-Tra,! Stores, ; and }? Cotton Factors, WHOLESALE GROCERS ?(and)LIOUQR DEALERS, l."?9 East Bay and 13 Vendue Range, Charleston, ?. C. Liberal advances made on CONSIGNMENTS of NAVAL STORES and COTTON. Besides our LARGE STOCK of GROCERIES and LIQUORS, we carry a full stock of SPIRIT BARRELS, regulars. "SPIRIT BARRELS, seconds, OIL AND WHISKEY Barrels, HOOP IRON, GLUE, COTTON BATTING for Naval Stores, CORN, OATS AND HAY. , We are Agents for ARBUCKLE'S PARCHED COFFEE, ITALIAN CONDENSED MILK, AMERICAN STARCH CO., IVORY SOAP, JULES MUMM'S CHAMPAGNE*?, Buckeye Ginger Ale, Louisville Cider, Tnlu Rock and Rye, WAGENER'S GINGER TONIC, Old Crow Whiskey, Capidnra Cigars, Little Kid Cigarettes MISSING LINK TOBACCO, Sweepstake Tobacco, Fairbank's Scales, Gullet Cotton Gin, Olive Butter May 31-ly H. H. POLLOCK, 151 Main St., Columbia, S. C. WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELRY PROMPTLY REPAIRED. "\a7"crlr T7\7"arrcxirtecL S?pt. 5?tf CAK(ILI\A NATIONAL BANK, COLUMBIA, S. C. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Capital $100,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 27,687.69 1MIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH . the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency, have established in this Rank a SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, for the purpose of affording to those of small means j an opportunity of safely investing a portion of their earnings, and thus encouraging economy upon their part, and in behalf of the Rank a line of small depositors. Deposits of from $1 to $2,(MM) will he received and interest allowed at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum, payable on the first day of May and November of each year. These deposits are invested in first-clast securities, and are also secured by the capital of the Rank and the legal liabilities ' of stockholders, thereby affording to depositors a perfectly safe investment. W. A. CLAliK, President R. S. DF.SPORTES. Vioe-Presi'dt WILIE JONES, Cashier. March 12?ly 11111 > hum aim 111 a i iim?i ?iii?iii?iih*ti AGE OF PROGRESS In which we live demands the best of everything and we have seenred the same iu order to be abreast of the times. At the same time, we recognize the existence of competitors, and feel that to secure trade we must offer inducements of the best character, and have, therefore, placed in our stock of SPRING CLOTHINC the best goods the market affords, and offer them a' prices which are astonishingly low. The styles are equal to the finest custom work, and are of this season's make. MENS' SUITS at prices ranging from S2.50 up to S30. See the famous $12 suit, all wool. Alpaca, Linen, Mohair coats, in all grades and prices. Dusters, &c. * The largest assortment tSTRAW HATS ^ that has ever been in the city at all prices. See the Bargain Counter of Straw Hats selling at and below cost. Children's Clothing. TVe can show suits in this department from $2.50 up, also a line of pants, long and short, in all grades and sizes. BROTHER JONATHAN is still in the market, the best unlaundried SHIRT in the city for SI.00. DON'T FORGET that I keep a line of Fine Shoes n Low Quarters and Gai ters. The Waukenphast shoe is the most comfortable ever woru. No corns or bunions produced by them. Call and see this line of goods before it gets too hot. and you will find everything is cheaper this season than lias ever been before. Every one that purchases $12.50 or more iu goods/or Cash, trc will (jive a Solid Silver Nickel Walerbury Watch mid Chain. Now is the time to secure a good time piece. M. L. KINARD'S, COLUMBIA, S. G. Jau 1?ly HARMAN'S BAZAAR, LEXINGTON, S. C." Toys, china and glass vaSes, Cologne and Toilet Sets, Glass and China Mugs. Mantle and Bureau Ornaments, Writing Desks, Albums, etc., etc. CANDIES FROM THE VERY BEST hand-made stick to the finest Crystafieed Fruits. All kinds at all prices. STOVES! STOVES!! ST0VE&I" WOOD DOORS at both ends of Firebox, large flues, Remarkably Durable Patented Wood Grate, large broiling door with check draft, removable damper, ring cov.ers, double cronspicces, reversible long crosspiece, swing hcarthplate, swing liue stop, sifter grate, illuminated sliding fire doors, etc. Nickel knobs and nickel Panels. Made with solid fire doors if preferred. W. I. DELPH, 831 Broad St., Augusta. Ga, Mar 5?ly W. A. RECKLING, .iRTIST, 1121 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. The best work guaranteed. Old pictures copied and enlarged. j22r Prices reduced for the summer may 7?C.m F. W. HUSEMANN EE Gun and Lock Smith, ZEE { and dealer in jGUNS, PISTOLS, FISHING TACKLE, and all kinds of Sportsmen's Aiticles, which he has now on exhibition author sale at his store. Main Street, Near the Central Bank, Columbia, S. C. Agent for Hazard Powder Company. j550~Kcpairing done at short noticct^ Apr. 23?Cm. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS! J AT 1 R. L. BUT AH & GO'S BOOK STORE, Columbia, So. Ca. Always in stock, School Books that arc hsoiI in the Public and Private Schools of Lexington County. Orr friends in Lexington are earnestly requested to (rail at bur store and get their school hooks, stationery, and in fact everything usually kept in a first-class hook store, at very low prices. We also have Picture Frames and Mouldings of different sizes to make frames to tit any picture. Law blanks of all kinds. Don't forget the place. R. L. BRYAN & CO., Bool: Sellers, (; olnmbia., S. C . Oct. 31?tf. Good Pay for \ifciila. #100 to XIAO per mo. inn(l?*M?lliiis our <;r:in<l Slew HUtory. t'utiM>u?uuil l)r( i?i? < H;?t lilt of tlic World Wrile u> J. 1'. .Het ui iij A t'u., l'liiluilelplilu, l'.i. mar Il>?ly ' j THECOMPLETE H0ME.Sr,:?, j I book. New edition.?New bindings.?New illustrations from lie * designs. Sujv.rbly gotten up. Same low prire. waKtv'* u?? .w?l> Jl bl?flt. AgfJlli <lOITl^ 4Ag work. ExCKLl.eNTTRKMS. The handsomest |>ro*pettu? ever j?suf(l. Apply now. B 1: foHNSON & Co , ion Main St.. Kkhinoiid.VirgiuU* Alto other new Looks anil lhl>lc?. mar l'J?ly 111 una ?Tri'iVii irtHin m w iill?m "rnir?finW ih n(Wif??fli>?miiirniiiMnlrttt11 I T. A. M?CREERY & CO., j Col'u.m.'toia,, S. C. i THE FIRST AND ONLY HOUSE j | EVER ESTABLISHED IN COLUMBIA ! T 0 OFF E R A Jl EXCLUSIVE S T 0 G K A T I V I WHOLESALE (OF)? ! DRY GOODS of every description, . BOOTS and SHOES, BEADY-MADE CLOTHING, NOTIONS, full line of every thing, SHOE FINDINGS, LEATHER, Ac., MEDICINES, and Flavoring Extracts, j MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, PAPER, TWINE, SPELLING BOOKS, STATIONERY, And Every thing kept in a Country | Our Stock of Store, i READY-MADE ULUTMIJi G Is the LARGEST and CHEAPEST in the South. The Country Merchant will find our j PRICES LOWER than they can buy the same quality of goods either in Baltimore. ; Philadelphia or New York. | RETAIL BUYERS will find our Retail Department loaded with the CHEAPEST ! GOODS they ever saw. and will find our house the onlv place where* thev get just what ' they want, at BOTTOM PRICES. T. A. McCREERY &, CO., COLUMBIA, S. C. I Jan 20?ly ? - - I E. C. SHULL & BRO., iztGroceries. Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, Tin-ware, Crockery, &c. WE HAVE A FULL AND SELECT STOCK OF GOODS WHICH WE SELL AT the very lowest prices. Every article guaranteed as represented. /^rOur Motto: Quiclc 8ulc8 :it JSlxort Profits.ti-3; No. 17 BRIDGE STREET, UNDER RICHMOND'S HALL. COLUMBIA, S. C. Feb. 27?tf. DAVID JONES! THE PLACE! THE RELIABLE AND PROGRESSIVE DRY GOODS AND CARPET HOUSE OF COLUMBIA Respectfully lays before the people of Lexington a catalogue of a few of the goods being daily received by them. In Black Goods, Silks and Woolens we are the acknowledged leaders, keeping the LARGEST STOCK, and doing the LIVEST BUSINESS in them. DT7ATI TOC-DV TXTATJ"n C.V TT7F FftT.T.OWTNG Itianif JJ V A IV VM*r v* * ? ^ 3,000 yards of Dress Materials all new from 20c to 20c per j"ard 1,000 yards of Dress Materials Iron a 20c to 75c per yard. 10,000 yards of Prints, Lawns and Cambrics from 5c to 15c per yard. We keep a fnll line of Southern made Homespuns, Cottonades and Bed Ticks. Call and examine "White's favorite" shirt that is creating such a sensation, all linen bosom, reinforced. Price only 58 cents. DaArid. Jones, COLOMBIA HOTEL BLOCK, iTayl81y Columbia, S. C. Harman's Bazaar, Lexing-ton, S. C. i Crackers, Cakes, Candies, Fruits, &e [ Stationery, Toys, Fancy Goods, Etc. I 4, Always on hand at lowest prices. I i 1 1 { LORICK & LOWRANCE, CSOLTJMBIi., S. C. HARDWARE, GROCERIES, iron, ^ : ; % bacon, Shot, Powder, Caps, *&c. We liny Close, Ship Promptly, Work Hard and Can't j he Under: wld, by Any Market, We Guarantee Prices j and Goods. We have the Largest and Most Complete ~ * " - * "* *' - - - - T" /I ! Stock and Store in this Section, ana mvire our , ton Friends to Come and See. We ivill Save you Money. | LOieiCIC 6Z COLUMBIA HOTHL BLOCK. I Jan 1?ly ! THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, &c., IS AT A. MeCRANEY'S g-eocbpy, COLUMBIA, s. c. Sept. 5?3m ; To Our Lexington Friends ! IT IS AN* ACKNOWLEDGED FACT THAT FINE GOODS IN OI*K LINE OF business were never sold so low in Columbia j JEWELRY I beforo onr arrival here. One special ad vantage to (be buyer, is, tliat we bave only ONE PRIOR and tbaf. in PLAIN FIGURES. Everything sold by us is wan anted to be as represented, and we always tell customers the exact quality ol the goods they purchase. We never TIUNK an article 10 be better than it really is. AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL FOR FINE WATCH WORK. P. H. LACHICOTTE & CO., ?>!> MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE CAROLINA NATIONAL RANK, COLUMBIA, SS. C. Oct 3?ly ? ? BBMWiKWHBBCSate'aBaKifciflattiWmirtiilK. New Advertisements. . FAY'S CELEBRATED! WATER-PROOF 9 MANILLA ROOFING! I. K> neml>le>* Sine Ii-atlier; fur HoosV, OutnideH J Wallrt, ami In*iil?* j:i place of planter. Very Htroinc and durable. Catalojrue wish testini"- H| ilia:* ainl nutnp!'- KKKK. Establish. >1 {* \V. 11. If A V tV ?(?.. I'n in <1 ' n. N. .I.jg y BURNHAM'S && IMPROVED STANDARD TURBINE! U-ST constructed stud Brat 'f E (Ll finished, gives hotter pee- j - oentaok, more l'OWEB, and is sold lor I.ESS MONEY, per t horse power, tlnm any other Turbine iu : the world. New pamphlets sent ehee . by BURNHAM BROS., York Pit. ! J 7000!! AGENTS WANTED '! Double Quick! to sell the only Official Biographies of CLEVELAND & HENDRICKS By Ex-Gov. Dorsbeixuer, of N. Y., Mem- ' ber of 1". S, Congress, and Hon. W. I*, ; Hensel, Chairman of l)em. State Com. of Pa.?intimate friends of C. and H. It is i the most Reliable, Interesting and Richly Illustrated, hence in immense demand. Agents are coining money. It has line steel portraits, sells fastest and pays best. Beware ol unreliable, catchpenny books. "Write tc Hcbbakd linos., Pubs., Phila. Pa. , WANTED IMMEDIATELY j YOUNG MEN TO learn telegraphy. 14, UUO miles of wire now being extended by j the B. & 0. Telegraph Co.. The National Tel. Co. Organized. The Bankers' <fc Mer- J chants' and The Postal Tel. Cos. are both j pushing ahead with new lines. The I Standard Multiplex Tel. Co., recently incorporated. extends East, West, North and j South, Good positions now ready. For ! further information, address, with stamp, j The Pemia. A New Jersey Telegraph, Short- | hand A Type Writing Instruction Company, Main Office, 50!j Market street, Wilmington, Delaware. $3 to $18 A DAY MADE .11 "ST ]VO"\V. AGENTS WANTED. CIEVELAND & HENDRICKS. j Complete. Official, Illustrated Life, by ; Col. Frank Triplet!,assisted by the Families j j and Friends ol' the Candidates. Special ; terms to those ordering from a distance, j t The book you want. Write for circulars, j or send 50c. for prospectus. My Blaine A | I Logau book takes the lead, and those Marvelous Pocket Manuals always sell. W. H. THOMPSON. Pub. -104 Arch St., Philada,, Pa. DON'T YOU WANT A $30 20-Khot Repeating Lille for $15, a $30 Breech Loading Shot Gun for SB'., a l $12 Concert Orgauette for 5-7, a $23 Magic Lantern lor $12. a S..lid Gohl $25 Watch | for $15, a $15 Silver Watch for $S. You can get any of these articles Free if you will devote a few hours of your leisure time evenings to introducing our new goods. One lady secured a Gold Watch free, in a single ai'ternoon. A gentlemen got a silver watch lor fifteen minutes' work. A boy 11 years old secured a watch in one day; hundreds of others have done nearly as well. If you have a Magic Lantern you can start a business that will pay you from $10 to $50 every night. Send at once for our Illustrated Catalogue of Gold and Silver Watches, Self-Cocking Bull Dog Revolvers, Spy Glasses, Indian Scout and .Astronomical Telescopes, Telegraph Instruments, Type writers, Organ Accordeons, Violins, Ac., Ac. It may start you on the road to wealth. Woeli) Manpfactckixg Co., 43 122 Nassau St, New York. A GREAT CAUSE OF HUMAN MISERY Is the Loss of A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and Radical Cure of Seminal "Weakness, or Spermatorrhoea induced by Self-abuse, Involuntary Emissions, Impotency, Nervous Debility and Impediments to Marriage geni erally; Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits; | Mental and Physical Incapacity, Ac.?By j Robeet J. Cclvebwelx, if. D., author of tuc uicxu uuviv, av. The world-renowned author, in this admirable Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience that the awful consequences of Self-abuse may be effectually removed without dangerous surgical operations, j bougies instruments, rings or cordials; ! pointing out a rt ode of cure at once certain j \ and effectual, by which every sullen, r, no ! matter what liis condition mv be, may cure i himself cheaply, privately and radically. 1&S3T This Mure will prove a boon to thousands and thousands. Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any address, on receipt of four cents, or two postage stamps. Address, THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO., 41 Ann St, New York, N. \\ Post Office Box, 450. jan 2?ly POUT Z9 S HORSE AMD CATTLE POWDERS j Y^l No Horse will die of Colic. TV>ts or Lc.vo Fe- i vxk. If Fontz's Powders are used in lime. Fontz's Powders will cure and prevent Hoc, Cholera. Fontz's Powders will prevent Gapes ix Fowls. 1 route's Powders will iarrense the quantity of milk I and cream twenty per cent., and make the butter firm I and sweet. Foitte.'s Powders will care or prevent almost evert i Disease to whlcn Horses and Cattle are subject. Foctz's Powders will give .Satisfaction. ' Sold everywhere. ' i DAVID E. POUTZ, Proprietor. BALTIMOBU.MD. jan 2 -ly | PATENTS 1 MUNN A CO.. of the Scientific American. con- 1 i ilnuo to act as Solicitors for Patents, Caveats. Trade i Marks. Cojjyrlstht*. for the United States. Canada. 1 Enu'.and, France. Germany, etc. Hand Book about i I Patents wot free. Thirty-seven yean' experience. j Patents obtained' hronch MCN>T& CO. are noticed ! In the Scientific American. the lanes:. best, and i tnost widely circulated scientific paoer. (3.Z0 a year, i I Weekly. Splendid i tiLnivinys a::d Interesting InI formation, Specimen copy of?t:e Scientific A mer1 ienn sent free. Address MUNN A CO.. Scir NTlFtd : j AMERICAN Office. 2CI Br Midway, New York. _ CUBES WHEXE A LI ELSCFAILS? PJ BestCouKli.Syrup. Tastengood. PJI M Use In time. Sold by druggista. . Fob 20- ly Eaeytonse. A certain eure^ Not expensive. Three I monies' treatment. in one package. Good for Cold ! In the Head, Headache, Dizziness, Hay Fever, <?c. I Fifty cents. By all Druggists, or by mail. E. T. HAZEDTIXE. Warren. Pa I iittir 19-3m. I Holmes' Sure Cure Mouth Wash I AND DENTIFRICE. I htf fpc . *<ryl I splendid dentifrice for clcan. v. / \ mg the tccth.keepingthcgunii LVrX\XnyU?i healthy and ,.u r fy . r.g the UU^SsJpJilML^ 7jS Sure cure for diseased I) A<VMO>*8f?hA IC gums commonly called scurvy. riT*^u\ Sur<: ture ^"r ''leedir.jr genii. ' I^BlmClvllV Sure cure for bad or foul breath. m > KnSgjM&tS ~f~ )| Sure cure for bad taste in the i "tTv\ mouth. Sure cure for ulcers or I f < vjrc mouth. Surccurefcr I /[Mysore moutn. :>urc cure tor j U^ r?-^% ocuralifia.causcd ^*?Vn^s. <* *- J Y*-mlA caused by diseased ftum>. Sure I ^hl?/bO curc ^or "-ri^ri?T i^n'S hartl<rnui^ W>-e^v<VW/>^ the gums alter extraction of fiy *cc-h* Cures diseased gums and I sjlvrvHfi^SH^nr & tightens louse teeth (caused by ^.V' ^-CLmoved tartar aud cleaned tl.o . ii ^ ffSJf#?T-'i *?u?e <-ure i<>r any and aH diseases of the gums a;nf?niiiutli. Recommended oy many )rad;nK' dentists, l'r:cc fi.uo j?cr bottle. Liix-raJ discount to the trade. Ask \our dentist or druggist for it. or send t<? l>r% J. 1'. A \V. K. HOLMES Ix-ntUt*. IK ntul I>c poL Macon. Gu. LAMAR. RANKIN dt LAMAR, | Wholesale Agent*. Macon aud Atlanta. Georgia. July 2ui ^ A ^ -fffl WILL BUY ONE ^fefjSS^^aALL RIGHT y hcir-ficd, STKAW i UAV C'CTTER. rE^Arl The knife is Steel, and tempered.ami j ' j "Iff I is fastened to lever with three bolts, j I I /?r I and can !*e easily taken off to sharprn. I W^r J| The length of cut is regulated by the 1 Wwrlever to which the knife is bolted. j J. A I higher the lever is raised, the longer it will cut. All are warranted. Send tor I circular which will be mailed FREE. | 1>EWAUK MACHINE CO., .Newark, 0. GRAND OPENING \ ?(OF)? JEW and FASHIONABLE | MILLINERY. MRS. S. ROBINSON, MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, O. Fnll iino of Hats, Flowers, Plnines, Silks, Uihhons, Trimmings, etc. of latest styles. I liave employed the services of an experienced trimmer from New York, and all work will he tastefully and fashionably arranged and finished at lowest prices. My Lexington friends will save money if thev will only call and look at my goods. MRS. S. ROBINSON, Oct 24?tf - NEW GOODS ?AT? / BALDWIN'S. We are now opening onr Spring Stock of DRY GOODS, and lmve achled a nice line of Trimmed Hats lor Ladies and Misses. These goods are very prelty and cheap. ?? We will pay the highest market price for chickens, eggs, Ac. Bring them ^^B here before selling. ^B Mr. John M. Stuart wishes all his friends to call on him. He will make it to their interest to do so. J. HENRY BALDWIN. Corner Lady and Assembly Stbekts, COLUMBIA, S. C. Mar 10 - Gut SPRING AND SUMMER OPENING OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, -ATMrs. C. EARTH'S, " AO. <:>, JEAM, lAlLUfi ?1K??1, COLUMBIA, S. C. I have jnst opened a stock of beantiful HATS ot the latest styles for Ladies and Children, and offer them at such prices as. were never known in this market before. I also have a very nice line of Bibbons, Plumes, Flowers aud Trimmings of all kinds usually found in a first-class millinery. , The ladies of Lexington County will save money l?y calling and inspecting my goods belore they purchase. \ 2J Blocks from Main, east, Taylor Street, Columbia, S. C. apr 23?tf \ WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL. ? V * V It is Wonderful how . "Heinitsh's" Medicines It is wonderful how much he saves for the pockets of the people. Nothing wonderful about it! A doctor should know something after forty yean study?All his remedies were compounded long ago. Stanleys Cough Syrup was invented in 1848. and found so good that thousands of bottles have been sold up to -> this time. His Queens Delight is the beat Female Bestorative for internal complaints; Skin Diseases, Complexion Beantifier.? Young and old should think of this. Mothers should know all about Mother's Darling Infant Cordial. It is the best medicine for children. Call on your drug- ' gist for it. Now if you want to lengthen vour life look after vour health, aud use., GOOD MEDICINES. Here is a li^ really good remedies. Heinitsh Queen's Delight, Heinitsh Blorwl Pills. Mother's Darling Cordial for habi ts,. German Ih>r o Powder, Sharp's Me^ic: Liniment. The great Quahtr Linimmti. German Bitters lor Liver, Stomach auti ilwiuaene: i rimson inter >vasn, &c. The OM Doctor is sl'dl olive. All good articles sold at wholesale a?*l retail at IIEINITSH^ COLUMBIA, S. f;. Feb. C?tl C. MAYHEW & SON, Columbia Marble Works Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of AMERICAN & ITALIAN MARBLE WORK,' MANTELS, MONUMENTS, TABLETS AND IKON BAILING Furnished in any design at Lowest Prices.. POLISHED GRANITE WORK, either native or foreign, to order. Correspondence Solicited with timwf in want ot any work in the above line. Sept 10-tf WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY. SILVER AND PLATED WARE. I Lave on hand a large stock of the above goods, which will be sold at low prices. Spectacles and Eye-Glasses of Every Style to Suit all Eyes. All my Goods are Warranted as represented. Call and examine iny Stock r\ Geo. Bruns, ! Main St., Columbia, S. C I Oct. 25?tl PEIZESend six cents for postage, and receive free, a costly box of goods which will help 53; > all, of either sex, to more money rightaway Kraffi than anything else in this world. Fortunes jfEgBsI await the workers absolutely sure. At once address TKUE A CO., Apr. 9?Jy Augnsta, Maine. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. McELREE'S JEWELRY PALACE 254, King Street, CHARLESTOIT, S. C. LARGEST STOCK. LOWEST TRICES IN THE SOUTH. 3-?r Repairing a specialty. Send our watches, noY. 21?ly