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ghe gaslqe 2Wener. J. R. HAGOOD, EDITOR. NATIONAL AND STATE TICKET. For President, GROVER CLEVELAND, of N. Y. For Vice-President, Tnos. A. HENDRICKS, of indiana. For Governor, HUo S. THOMPsoN. For Lieutenant Governor, JOHN C. SHEPHERD. For Secretary of State, J. N. LIPscoMB. For Treasurer, J. P. RICHARDSON. For Adjt. and Insp.-General, A. M. MANIGAULt. For Comptroller-General, W. E. STONEY. For Attorney-General, C. R. MILES. For Superintendent Education, AsBURY COWARD. MR. ED. GRENEKER, the recent ( editor of the "Newberry Herald," I died on Friday of last week, with t Typhoid fever. MR. E. E. BofiaR. who some months ago assumed editorial con trol of the Spartanburg Herald, has I resigned his position. In Mr. Bo mar, the "Herald" had a man ful ly qualified for the important posi lion, and who made the paper one of the best weeklies in South Car olina. The editorial fraternity loses a strong man in Mr. Bomar. May he be equally successful at law, and what ever things else he might engage himself witi). "SUBSCRIBER" vs. RAIL ROADS. This weeks issue of the MESsEN BER contains a letter, written in Opposition to the Carolina, Cum herland Gap and Chica, Rail Road, the author of which is one ofou r regular corresp~ondents. He will however, excuse us for differ ing from him in the matter, and our readers will please indiulge us, while we attempt to write some thing uponl this subject. By reference to another page of the paper the letter of "Subscri her" will be seen. It bears upon its face' direct opposition to the construction of the road by our oIwn people. We (10 not doubt the sincerity of our correspondent. WVe feel that he means for the best, everything he has written upon the subject. But with all the sin eerity of' heart, and earnestness of' purpose with which the article was written, it calls for' a difference in judgement on our part. He has expressed himself against the building of rail roads by our own people, and asks that we "beg, beg, heg, for capitalists to build them for us." How useless is that cry, unless we show a disposition n yur part first to inaugurate the en 1erprise. We cannot hope for aid, Linless we first help ourselves. Does it seem possible that the 'apitalists at the North will take 2old of that about which they know nothing? As a guarantee to hem, should we not be willing to give what we are able? To war rant the building of a road, even by northern captitalists, should we tot take bold upon it, and do all ,hat lies within our power to place ;he enterprise upon a high way to success? If we remain with our trms folded, unconcerned and in tetive upon the subject, what rrounds are there for hoping that t will ever be built? Yea, what rrounds are there for hoping that )ur own country will ever flourish Lnd become the home of wealth LUd of beauty. If it is a strain up m us, the fruits of our labors will )e returned to us in the near fit tire, in a tenfold proportion. It rill insure the iimediate develop nent and progress of a country vhich without it will remain as >oor in much of the (im, distant uture as it has been in the past. Vhat would we have been to-day vithout the Air Line dissecting mur county? An isolated spot, vhere wealth, progress and ad rancing civilization would not ioon have raised their heads. Would many ofour people (1o with )ut the road for two o1 three times ts cost? It is of incalculable val ie to us, and its beneficia. efforts tre commensurate with its value. L'he building of a road would be a iafe investment of our money, and would tend more to the upbuild ing of our county than anything else we could (do. "Subscriber" says: "Let us put our money on sur farms and schools, if we should even have any after supplying our pot-liquor and soap-grease." If he aan prove that all farms have en.. banced more in value situated from a railroaO than all those sit uiated upon a railroad, taking the nature of the landl into considera Lion, his point about putting the money directly upon the farms is well taken. But it is impossible f'or him to do this, and his advice ther'efore is not wholesome. Furthermore, the ostensi bly fine results of a railroad as regards its effect upon schools, should make his point in this maatter dwindle into insignificance. Look at the important consider iation education is receiving at the hands of those whio live upon the ine of the Air Line road in Pick ens county-~--if we had a new line our people along it could own three times the worth of a "pig and calf," and instead of "robbing our Ohildren for the benefit of Railroad Kings," we would be putting money as it were in their pockets. It will be a good idea to have the townships through which the road is to run, to vote upon a subscription, provided they vote in favor of it, and let our people be impressed with the inportance of voting sodidly for the grand en terprise. [For the Messenger, MIC. EDITon: Your worthy little paper drops in once a week, and brings with it something that is of information to those wishing to know what is going on at home and abroad. We farmers have been digging away in the mud; Gen. Green made a consi derable advance during the last months rain, and on a good portion of our bottom lands old Red Vose made an equal show. Corn looks very well considering so much wet weather. Cotton is sorry, garden truck is looking fine. We are beginning to give some of the crops its final working,and will soon be ready to say a word to a candidate as lie comes along. In speaking of candidates makes me think of the law of voting at the primary. I wonder if all the candidates who are pledged in their announcement to support the Democratic party. can vote at the primary election; (as to my part) the shoe don't pinch me directly, but I think the chance is for some one to be in an awkward shape just now. If a man sins let him re pent. but is there any sin for the vote of last election? There was one independlant candidate in the field who is a good citizen, a good neighbor, &c., and shall a man be disfranchised for voting for him in the face of all those hona, fide vo ters that voted for that black ne gro just a little while back? I think we should remember that there is but little dispute in this County, at this time, and we need not be overca ution s,but there mu st be something for an excitement and I reckon it is all well. VOTER. NARROW ESCAPE.-Onm Sundauy mnorning last, W. S. Gregory. of Eas ley, camne nmear meeting with a sad and unitimely death at the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. N. A. Green, ini the WVest End. Some parties were there who desired to boardi the morn ing train. andl in preparation for this, Mr. Gregory had gotten up early and proceeded to the well for the purpose of dIrawinug some fresh water, not know ing that t he top plank was rotten. A f ter stepping on the platformu of the well andt startig the bucket down, still holding his hands on the windlas. the platform gave way, carrying himu up to hIs shouliders in the well, which was 76 feef deep. But for the timely assistance render ed by Mr. R. D.Green who wits a few yards distant. Mr. Greg ory would have gone to the )ottom In water ten feet deep.-Daily News, 220 Inst. PUBLIC MEETINGS. At a meeting of the Cotuty Ex ecutive Committee, held July 18th, 1884, the following series of pub lie meetings were arranged for the County. Hurricane, (Nine Mile School House,) Thursday, August 7th. Eastatoe, Friday, August 8th. Pumpkintown,Saturday, August 9th. Dacusville, Monday, August 11th. Cross Plains, Tuesday, August 12th. Easley, Wednesday, August 13th. Liberty, Thursday, August 14th Central, Friday, August 15th. Pickens C. H., Saturday, Au gust 16th. All candidates in the county, who hold themselves subject to the pritrary election, are requested to be present at these meetings and address the people upon the polit ical issues of the day. D. F. BRADLEY. County Chairman. -The w.eathear is hot, bitt the farin ers are well pleased. BACOT'S LIVER PILLS., T11184 i to ce'rtfify that I have give) the LIVER PILL (Manifae. tuired by Messrs. D. T. BACO' & CO., Greinville, S. C.,) a fair trial, and cat, uIIhesitatingly say that they are supe 'io to aIy pill I have ever used. 11EV. D. W ESTON Hjo('vr . Easley, S. C.. July 22, 1884. The above pills are sold by all Drig gists. an(] Merchants generally, all canl also be found at th)- Posto'fce at Easley, S. C., where you can be sup plitd by A. M. Folger, P. M. CAR LOAD SALT. CALL ON NIX & HOWARlD AND GET'I YOUR Rock Bottom Prices. A ND at the same time and place, y'ou cani find a choice variety of .TUR NIP SE.D, fresh from the Market, and as cheap as the cheapest. We will be glad to sell you the Salt and Turnip seed. july 25 4It BOWEN'SMILLS I H AV [NG been recently overhauled, are now in first rate order. Per sons coming from a distance will get their grlndling done at niight. They wilt find a house to stay In and stalls for their hor'ses. Give us a trial. All persons wishing their GINS filed hy the O'NEIL SAW FILING MA CHINE, can have it done at Eaisley, by Mr. Marion Day, or if yon will notify me at Brlggs Postoffiee, 8. C., I will sendl a mana to your Gin and do the work. It is better than all oth-. er Machir.es. Try it and be conyineed. July 25 tfI. E. nnwWEN.