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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. WEDNESDAY. March 5. : : I 1884. - ?w Advertisement#. (Station?J. R. Boyles, Judge of Probate. Final Discharge?J. B. Curry, Administrator. Final Discharge? "W. J. L. and Saml. Weir, Executors. Sale of Real Estate?C. D. Chappelle. I wc^l Briers. ?Monday was March-like?windy, blustering and disagreeable. ?Penmanship taught, photographs taken and, signs painted artistically by Prof DeHerradora. * ?A young member of the bar here has been lately "dubbed" the "Earl of Blackstock". ?Since the recent storms, several of our citizens have taken out "wind pontics ui tusuiiiiuv^i ?Eighteen hundred and eighty-four is proving a year of horrors. But what better conld be expected of leap-year! ?Fine stamping for any kind of embroidery executed in artistic style by Prof. DeHerradora. * * - ?Read the report of the intermediate examinations in the South Caroli na College, and note the high stands taken by the Fairfield students. ?WfeeiTm town visit Prof. DcHcr radons Gallery and examine speci_jr^aatnfs of his work as penman, photo grapher and sign painter. * ?A fashion reporter informs ns that the spring bonnet will be of medium size. But the price will be extreme enough to startle the average husband. ?The lien business - has started out _very briskly. There have been 1482 agricultural liens entered in the Clerk's n-n tr? fhjfi ftflTttillSt 62S for ?.V - ? -J the same period of last year. ?The Associate Reformed church in this place is now being repainted on the inside, and when finished the new dress will improve the interior of the building considerably. ?We were unable to supply the demand for extra copies of the weekly News and Herald of last week, and parties ordering and not receiving will please bear it in miud this fact and this will be sufficient explanation. ?The Spartanburg Herald has been bought by a stock company, and the paper will be hereafter conducted un der the management of Mr. T. J. Trioimier, an experienced printer. We wish the5eraMalI^possi^l^$($E^s7^' _ ^WcriiaYejastreceived fifty tons of Monarch Guano. All parties wishing to use this high brand of fertilizers will please call at the office of R. J. McCarlcy & Co. at once and leave their orders. Feb. 21* ?Governor Thompson has reappointed Mr. H. M. Zealy to be SaperwJcrwo r\f T?ooricfi*<tfinri for "Fairfield ?1<JV4 Vi ? ? county. In the discharge of his official duties Mr. Zealy has shown sound judgment and a proper appreciation of the responsibilities of his positionqualities fitly recognized in his reappointment. Still Bubnt.?Information has been L - -received of the burning of the turpen0 tine distillery of Mr. W. B. Hogan, in 4he Blythewood neighborhood, ou Wednesday night. We have not learned the origin of the fire. The loss was considerable, and there was no insurance. Personal.?Mr. Thomas C. Scott, the traveling agent of the Thornwell Orphanage at Clinton, S. C., paid us a pleasant call on Wednesday. Mr. Scott is now traveling m toe nutrest of the Orphanage and of the monthlyedited and published there. We are - glad to learn that he is meeting with deserved success in Fairfield. Two Children Burxt.?The house of a negro named Heury Oglesby, near Shelton, in this county, was destroyed by fire on Saturday at half-past one o'clock. His two children were locked in the house wheu the fire occurred, one of whom was burned to death and the other very badly. The parents were at work in the fields. The Colored Firemex.?The colored fire engine company?the "Regulars^?paraded on Thursday afternoon. The engine was in fine trim, and the uniforms looked as fresh and handsome as could be desired. The turnout of men was rather small, bnt this we presume was due to unavoidable 'circumstances. Iu case of fire it will 4>e decidedly larger. XiDncrKANTS.?Ten or twelve immigrants, fresh from the Highlands of Scotland, arrived in "Winnsboro several days ago, and were taken directly to iRock City Quarry, where they have ' 5 Deeu engagea as rocb. tuners. r airfield is fortunate is being able to in* dncc such immigrants to come and develope'her resources. They are honest, Sturdy, hard-working men, and will doubtless.make good citizens. " Skating Rink.?Mr. J. O. Boag is . now, making preparations for the erection of a building upon the lot adjoining his residence for the purpose of opening a skating rink. It will be forty by one hundred feet, fully large enongh for a hall of this kind. This has been one of the needs of our town . for years, and the young people are to l be congratulated upon the prospects of a flue place of amusement and sport in the early future. Incidents op the Cyclone.?It is told upou authority that the cyclone was so terrific and unsparing in some portions of the county that even the feathers from the backs of the chickens were blown off and. many of them left "without any covering at all. Qthers again narrate it as a fact that the grow* ' ?' "* "k * ?1 ii x_i *ng oats m places were werauy uu>.cn off-the soil and blown and scattered everywhere. These statements are hard to believe, bnt all the same they are authoritative and doubtless true. -?>* - Shooting Affkay.?Primus Williams, living within three miles of town, was, on last Sunday, shot an* afc^^^aiafully wounded by Isom Coleman, ^teje colored, and the difficulty jfc^^mgaey settlement be gggMM;; ga Tii ? tween the parties. Williatns Was only slightly wounded, receiving a few shot in his head and some in his chest and side. A warrant was duly issned against Isom Coleman on the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, and the preliminary examination will ' ' i--r? T?rlniu?n ?^ n DC DCiU uesurc tjusuuc vaiuuiu iu u few days. Cotton Statement.?The following is the comparative cotton statement for the week ending February 29, 1884: Xet receipts at all United States ports during the week 73,286; to same time last year 133,783; total receipts to this date 4,303,175; to same date last year 4,856,335. Exports for the w eek 65,QQft co mo TtfAolr last v#>?r 127.356! total exports to this date 2,903,902; to same date last year 3,203,627. btock at all United States ports 995,094; same time last year 933,473; stock at all interior towns 119,192; saiae time last year 146,257; stock at Liverpool 978,000; same time last ye<tr 965,000; stock of American afloat for Great Britain 270,000; same time last year 204,000. ! Personal.?Among the graduates from the State Medical College, at j Charleston, on Saturday last, is Dr. j Wm. D. Bratton, of this county. It is gratifying to note that Dr. Bratton ' took a very creditable stand in his class?ranking first among the five stadents honorably mentioned for proficiency in the studies of the Col-, lege curriculum. Mr. N. G. Gonzales, of the News and Courier was in town the latter part of last week, attending the anniver xl.~ T> TTm'rtr. AT! sary <_>i iuc uatucivio mvsu. .*<*. Gonzales made many warm friends among the gentlemen of Winnsboro, and he will always receive a hearty welcome in the Boro. Mr. J. L. Harris, of Chester, is now on a visit to the family of H. N. Obear, Esv. "We wish him a pleasant stay in town. The Game Law.?Several newspapers having stated that the restrictions upon the taking or killing- of game . J i AL . i riL - U n.l. went into enecc ou tue xoiu 01 xeuruary, and thereby much inquiry having been instituted as to the exact prohibitory date, the following, which is Section 1691 of the General Statutes, is published for the information of our readers: any psreeftin this State, between the fifteenth day of March and the first day of October, in any year hereafter, to" catch, kill or injure, or to pursue with such intent, or 10 sen or expuse iyr saie, au? uuu turkey, partridge, dove, wood-cock or pheasant; and any person found guilty thereof shall be fined not less than ten ($10) dollars, or be imprisoned not less than ten days, which fine, if imposed, shall go one-half thereof to the informer and the other half to the school fund of the county wherein the offense was committed. A Common Uniform.?Adjutant and Inspector-General Manigault has issued "General Order No. 2," which is of n- ich public interest. The order quotes the following section from the Act passed at the recent session of the Legislature amending the military law of the State: "There shall be a general uniform worn by the volnnteer troops of the State, and for that pnrpose the adjutant and inspector-general shall appoint a commission, consisting of himself and four members of the State volunteer troops, who shall prescribe a regulation uniform to be worn by officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the State volnnteer troops." \f on' rro rt 1 f on_ VK^ugi ui ^uaiiiguuiv uvvvivuti^w points the following-named officers to serve on the board: Col. J. Q. Marshall, of the Second (Palmetto) Regiment of Iufentry; Capt. Millege L. Bonham, Jr., of the Abbeville Rifles, Third Regiment of Infantry; Capt. Chas. F. Haiof Sumter Guards, Charleston, Second Battalion of Infantry, and Capt. C. St. G. Sinkler, of the Eutaw, Light Dragoons, First Bat tallion of Cavalry. This is unquesiionably a sfcep in the right direction, and although it will do away with many elegant and costly uniforms now in use, yet upon the whole it will be better for the volunteer troops of the State to have a common uniform. We think, however, that the State government should defray the expenses incident to the change demanded. It would be rather hard upon the different companies to bear the burdens, and it would be meet and proper for the government under the circumstance? tn save them harmless. "We would like to hear from members of the Gordon Light Infantry upon the subject. Who will speak? THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE A Good Attendance of Students?^he Intermediate Examioaiion-A Fine Showing for Fairfield. The Columbia correspondent of the News and Courier gives some interesting facts showing the present condition of the South Carolina College. The number of matriculates is now two hundred. The different counties are represented as follows: Abbeville 9, Aiken 10, Anderson 8, Barnwell 1, Berkeley 1, Charle ston7, Chester?, Chesterfield 2, Clarendon 1, Colleton 1, Darlington 10, Edgefield 10, Fairfield 12, Georgetown 2, Hampton 3, Bony 1, Kershaw 2, Lancaster 2, Lanrens 8, Lexington S, Marlboro 3, Marion 12, New^'~ry 3, Orangeburg 6, Pickens 3, Richland 29, Spartanburg 6, Sumter 15, Union 8, "Williamsburg 3, York 7. The other States are represented as follows: Georgia 1, Mississippi 1, New York 1. The following are the numbers: of students taking the different courses: Degree ccnrses?scientific 48, classical 160r special courses 23, elective courses 10; post-graduate courses i. The following students are shown to be distinguished and proficient by the intermediate examinations: Maximum 100, distinction, an average of 90-100, proficiency, an average of 75-90. Distinguished (90-100 on every study) ?S. B. Dunn and J. J. McMabon, Fairfield; A. C. Moore, Spartanburg; J. A. Rice, Colleton; D. T. Towers, Anderson; I. L. "Withers, Fairfield. 90-100 on average of studies?H. K. Aiken, Abbeville}"T. B.Davies, York; W. D. Douglass,Fairfield; R. M. Kennedy, Kershaw; L. W. Parker, Abbeville; H. L. Scarborough, Sumter; W. C. Whitner, Anderson. Proficient (75-90 on every study)? J. R. Coan, Spartanburg; S". J. DufSe, Richland: J. H. Feaster, Fairfield; A. P. Fuller, Laurens; Wm. Haynsworth, Sumter; H. H. Hugrgins and H. A. Hynes, Darlington; C.S.James, Sumter; J. M. Kennedy, Abbeville; A. B. Marrion, Chester; G. W. McBride, Sumter; J. H. McLure, Chester; Henry Mullins, Marion; "W- C. Preston, Richland; Y. R. Pringle, Sumter; J. T. Roddy, York; C. P. Spencer, Sumter; A. W. Summers and n Cnmmftpc n 11 r <T V* v? VUIUUIVIO) Proficient, (75-100 on average of studies)?W. W. Ball, Laurens; J. D. Bissell, Charleston: ll.J. Davidson, Georgetown; G. W. Davis, Richland; J. M. Davis, Orangeburg; F. S. Earle, Richland; "W". P. Frost, Charleston; H. P. Green, Richland; W. A. McGowan, Union; A. P. McNeill, Abbeville; W. F. Mitchell, Fairfield; W. O. Nisbet, Lancaster; R. H. Pearce, Marion: E. G. Quattlebaum, Edge field; J. H. Rice, Abbeville; E. G. Siebels, Richland; W. Stackhouse, Marion; E. R. Stitt and S. C. Sturgis, York; J. K. Syminers, Richland; H. E. Walker, Spartanburg; B. F. Williamson, Jr., and C. C. Wilson, Darlington. Students not examined (on account of sickness, unavoidable absence, &c.,) on one or more studies, bat distinguished or proficient in the others: Distinguished, (90-100 on every study)?S. R. Pritchard, (2) Richland county. Proficient, (75-100 on every study) ? W. L. Bass, (7) Marion comity; E. W. Breeden, (3) Marlboro. (75-100 ou average ofstudies)^ H. J. McCaw, York county; Wadcly Xtoompson, Richland. * . THE BACHELORS. The Anniversary Meeting?"A Feast of Tease 'em, and a Flow of the Bowl," The Brotherhood of Bachelors held their annual symposium at their sanctum on the night of Friday, the 29th ult. By seven o'clock the jovial, breth reii began to assemble, for -it was rumored among them that rare fan was in store for that night. Mysterious conclaves of the committees were known to have been held; strange and uncouth noises had been heard in the sanclumn at late hours of the night, and expectation was all agog. By about eight o'clock the ranks were nearly full; the invited gue*ts of the Press and Bar were present, and the ghost of a recently departed comrade had come from the great world beyond in response lo an urgent request*. this hour the gavel sounded, the memhorc nnrt t/nests took off their hats. I ? ?' and the anniversary meeting was opened. The first business of importance was the introduction into the order of three benighted ones from the world of sin and darkness. One by- one they were duly introduced, and the Degree of Confirmed Bachelor' was conferred upon them with all the-pompous, gorgeous and dignified ceremonial of the revised ritual, which was on that occasion for the first time tried. Over its beauties the veil of secresy must fell. Suffice it to say that the candidate in a journey, first by balloon, then by rail, then 011 horseback, and at last on foot, was tanght by striking symbols the lessons which it is the principal object of this Union to inculcate. And when after an interview with the dead, the . candidate beheld himself as others saw yhim, we venture the prediction tfoat the sight was one whose, recollection shall never be erased from the tablets of lus memory. The only matter for regret in the whole ceremony was the unfortunate fainting of the last candidate introduced. Overcome by his feelings as questions of searching import were being put to him, he fell; but the accomplished Surgeon General was at hand, and after having felt his pnlse, he prescribed that stimulants should be promptly administered to all present except the candidate. This to-qc Hnnp nnrt wp aro Had t,o sav that ?-w 0- j the sufferer immediately rallied, and was able to take part in the ensuing ceremonies in a manner that was as creditable to himself as it was gratifying to the spectators. ... The initiations being concluded, the Order proceed to an election of officers. The zealous and worthy present Encumbents of the offices of President, Vice-President and Secretary were re-elected with a unanimity which was highly complimentary to the efficiency of their past services. A proposition was introduced to install these officers with some nfew ceremonies not hitherto used or practised, bat the President frowned down such innovations with a most righteous scorn and indignation. * The new badge of the Order was \; voted to Vice-President G. B. McCauts ?as the most consistent bachelor, although charges of a most grave character were laid against him, and a complicated series of resolutions were adopted defining and limiting the use of this badge. The big button of the A~A ? wrutJL" was awiuucu tvnuuui <? uioacming vote to Akoond of Swat J. H. Harden as the greatest "masher" in the Union. The little button was left in the hands of the present holder. At the .conclusion of the business, the Union and its guests adjourned to Mrs. Brown's Hotel, in the diningroom of which an ample table was spread loaded down with a tastefully arranged and delicious banquet, to which ample justice was done by all. The toasts 01 tne evening came next in order. The first toast was "Leap Year?the one year in four that members ot our Order have. to carry on a strictly defensive campaign; but'being 'forewarned we will be fouud forearmed. Let us live in the hope that those who would conquer us will meet with signal defeat." Responded to by President T. W. Lauderdale in his usual happy vein. The next toast was "The Bar?the shield of the innocent, the fear of the guilty, the depot for the thirsty, the resort of the duellist; may we lead such lives that we will never fear trial by her members or refreshments from her couuters." Responded to by Mr. H. N. Obear, who has unfortunately mislaid the manuscript containing the ex-temr and impromptu remark; he then made. The third toast was "Woman?a time-honored institution that is now rapidly passing away before the light of progressive"civilization." Responded to by Grand Prosecuting Attorney C. A. Douglass. The fourth toast was "The Day We Celebrate?the day that is bailed by us with feelings of deepest joy, and its departure Witnessed with - pangs of : regret." Responded to by Grand High Chancellor O. TV. Buchanan. ; llie next toast given was "Educa- : tion?the bulwark of universal free- : doni; where a people are blessed with j her brightening rays will be lound independence of thought resulting in : " T'lia confimpnf Wfl<5 1 iiig ivji iu* x uv uVuv??mv?*v ,,? ? sponded to by Judge Advocate J. "W. ] Jianahan. j The next toast was "The Press powerful in forming the character of j a people. May our State be always i blessed with as* excellent a paper as is 1 the one which is now the acknowledged leader of journalism in South Carolina." The toast was responded to by , Mr. N. G. Gonzales, of the staff of the News and Courier. The speaker 4 spoke in complimentary terms of the 2 organization and of the grand success of the occa&ion, but cautioned the boys to remain bachelors iust long enough and be wise enough to make a change 1 at the right time. ] The next toast was "The Bachelor? , the class that can have purest enjoyment, unadulterated by cares ana anx- ( ietie3 that surround men in other walks < of life." Responded to by Surgeo? \ General E. W. Aiken. ' The next toast was "The Married Man?a creature that is willing to 1 sacrifice his own feelings and to under- ' rrn the hardships of life to DemetuatC f his race deserves our respect and sympathy." Dr. Chas. E. Stott, of New { York, was engaged fro answer to this * toast, but sickness prevented his being ^ present, and, as last year, the senti- f ment went by. the board. The next toast was "Winnsboro? } a name around which so many pleasant associations cluster; the place that c in : after years will be noted as the $ cradle of an organization that is now c rapidly spreading throughout the land." T Responded to by Abbi Effendi E. B. 1 Ragsdale. " i' Thf> upvf toast was "Our Dead? a hark from the tomb a doleful souud a comes ringing in onr cars." Responded to by the ghost of the late Mahara- f jah of Madagascar A. W. Brown. i The speeches were all good, some a humorous, some eloquent, and they c all were listened to with attention and received with enthusiasm andapplause. * It is a source ot regret onr limited t space, the number of speeches and the a non-existence of manuscripts prevent t the publication ot specimen extracts f from the different addresses. In the course of the evening the bills o of indectment by the Prosecuting At- y torney and several pointed petitions j for mercy signed, some by old rivals, T others by the women, were read amid 1 peals or laugnter. Ana mus ine nuurs ^ sped away; ten o'clock came, then t eleven, and then the hour of midnight s was ushered Jo, and the Bachelors' ^ festivities continued unabated until ' two. The boys and their guests, one e by one retired to uieir roosts, and the a noise and uproar of the banquet were ^ .hashed at last and the happy quiet and , repose^)^ THE LIQUOR LA7?7 c Correspondence Touching: the Powers of the Town Council. ' - J Winnsboro, S. C., Feb. 19,1884. ] Col. Jas. H. liiOTiy Winnsboro, J3. C.: 1 Dear Sm?"We have read, within- J1 terest, your reply to the inquiry of the Town Council asking for a definition j3 of its duties, under existing laws, in reference to the sale of spirituous B T1 liquors wit&out license. "We interpret your answer as a direct v, response to the inquiry, and as in no ^ way tending to deny that the Town ] Council has the power to pass ah ordinance to prohibit and punish the sale of spirituous liquors without license. The "no license" party claims that ^ 'tis the duty of the Council not only to enforc existing laws, but where such ? laws as the case requires do not exist, or are inadequate, to use its full pow- ^ ers to enact laics of such a nature as ^ to make effective the will of the peo- j pie, as expressed in the recent elec- . tion. If a petition of a sufficient ( number ol citizens obligate tne council to pass an ordinance forbidding the . storing of guano (say), shall it hesitate, as to its obligation, in view of j the overwhelming majority for "110 license" in the recent election? Or 1 does it wish a petition? u We request you, therefore, as the c legal counsel of the "110 license" party t in the election referred to, to advise its t executive committee as to the nature r and scope of the powers vested in the a Council to pass the requisite ordinance*- 1 Very respectfully, , < , ; c H. L. Ett^)TT,: - .... e Chairman Ex. JPtim. "No License" c Partv. 7* - ' t - ? I . . Riox's Law Office, t * ^innsboro, S. C., 26th Feb., 1884. < Henry L. Elliott, Esq., Chaiman: * Dear Sir?I am in receipt of your | communication of the 19th inst.. c In reply I would state that the Town ? Council under its charter has the power to pass an ordinance forbidding c the sale of intoxicating liquors within t the corporate limits; or the keeping j thereof in any noom used for the sale r of merchandise or adiacent thereto: or * the keeping thereof in any building used as a restaurant; or the giving of the same to any person at the time of making any sale or while bargaining: each and every offense to be punisha- ; ble by a fine of fifty dollars. The charter requires that all the town marshals or police shall be sworn by the intendant to enforce and carry into execution all the town ordinances. Such an ordinance, the police doing their sworn duty, would prevent the direct and indirect violation of the license law, and, when violations might j be detected, add to the resources of the a town. ? The ordinance would be legal and constitutional, and conviction and punishment thereunder be no bar to indictment and punishment under the State license laws. This has been so decided by our oid Appeal Court. In justification of the present Town Council I would remark that there has beeu no request on the part of the citi zeus to pass any ordinance on the subject of the sale of intoxicating liquors. I do not know the wishes of the Council, but I think a petition for the pas- < sage of an ordinance, such a I have indicated, would be promptly responded to by the Council. Your obedient servant, g Jas. H. Rion, Attorney. j s The Duty of the County Commissioners. Rion's Law Office, Winnsboro, S. C., 29th Feb., 1884. Messrs. County Commissioners: Gentlemen?I aui in receipt of yonr inquiry of the 21st iust., as to your duty under Section 1734, General Statutes, relating to violations of the liquor laws, wherein it is provided:. "The County Commissioners are spe cially charged witn the duty ol obtaining information as to the Violation of I any of the provisions of this chaptcr, i and with the duty of instituting prose- * cutions therefor." c Your question is a difficult one to ? answer, as the chapter no where states t how you are to "obtain information", i and provides 110 machinery or sub- * officers to enable you to discharge the 1 duty imposed. * I suppose, however, that the mean- 1 lug is, that when tort hear that the law is violated iu any locality, oi* by any particular person, you must make inquiries and endeavor to obtain the necessary information upon which to hasp, an indictment. Furthermore; jrou should, whenever you obtain the necessary information, either have a trial justice issue his warrant, or report your information to the grand fury for its action. The same section provides that the person or the officer detecting and reporting offenders shall receive onebalf of the fine ($200) imposed. Yours respectfully, Jas. H. Kiox, Attorney. A VISIT TO BZACKSTOCK. 1 Pleasant and Successful School Exhibition-Matters in General abont the Growing Town. Messrs. Editors: There was an incresting gathering of the people of Blackstock and vicinity at the schoollAncn fliA "Rlo/?lrefA/*lr TTiflrh SphAAl ivuog VI IUV A/Jiuvnobwik JLA^^u >^vuw* >n the evening of the 22d inst., the )ccasion being an entertainment given for the purpose of buying a bell for the school, of which that genial gentleman ind excellent teacher, Mr. W. Banks rhompson, is principal. ning bund us at the depot waiting impatiently for the coming on of the ime of the commencement when we vere approached by some friends, who ook paternal care of us and with the >ride of a native showed us over the city", pointing now to its "burnt listrict", again to the effects of the torm, both of which had not passed mnoticed this progressive little place. say progressive, Messrs. j&oiiors, tnderstandingly, for I venture the issertion that there is as much energy .iid go-ahead in the people of Black tock as there is iu any little place 01 ts size and population in the State; ,nd its spirit in that respect would hallenge comparison with some more >retentious communities. "We noticed hat {he dividing line between Fairfield nd Chester counties ran through the own, and could not restrain myself rom reflecting upon Governor Vance's observations of the optics of those fho live oil the boundary, but I fonnd fc delusive so far as the people of ilackstock were concerned, for pardon lie, sirs, there are as pretty eyes in hat little villa as were to be seen in orne of the classic beaaties of old. VTiile the sterner sex must not go unnoticed, the meed of praise must be ccorded the gentler sex; there the tand of a kind Providence was proligiously profuse in the distribution f those graces and virtues which euiance and beautify the faces and onns of nature's excellence?woman. . ;Aft?f4^ving seen the sights and hav bg every.at!e?rtWCshown us, we were n due time broughHo^-tbe entertainaent, bat before I describe~t!ie'TMtte?-^ _ ainment I should give you idea if the house in wbicb'it was held. It 5 situated ou the left of the railroad ;oing into town from the south, 011 a irominent hill, and its bell tower gives he appearance and air of a city to the ilace.t It has only been recently.comileted, rendering it neat and comortable inside. It faces the north, laving a large portico in front. The urniture and equipages are of the atest and most improved style and inish. On this occasion at its southern xtremity had been arranged a stage astefully and elegantly adorned with freen trellised vines, giving it an air >f springtime and welcome. On the >ack of it was charmingly arranged a ady's boudoir, with its usual concomtants of mirrors and et-ceteras, too lumerons for a bachelor to mention. Mr. Urnwfi MeMaster announced he programme, beginning with a play alld "Marplot". Two pretty young adies had fixed their youthful affecions upon their own favored gall an ta, mknown and contrary to the wishes >f their natural guardian, who wished o direct their inclinations in the mater, but as usual Cupid's wiles were too ouch for their respected maternal mcest-ors, and verified the old adage, 'Love laughs at obstacles". . The old, ild tale was told with an ardor and :arnestness that made it .enjoyable and harming to the younger portion of uy (rkUVUVUVA/) IV UiiV fcw WiV wv?v*w >rought back to their minds many lappy scenes of their youth in the lays long gone by; and they showed >y their / applause that youth may fi-ow old bnt not callous to its former oy, yet there was one in which in x>mmon with all mankind they never frow old, and that there was one chord n all the race when touched that :himed in uuison and sympathy with he sentiment of all mankind. 'Music ent to the play its charms, and as it ang merrily out and iu accord with he meriry wishes and happy anticipaions it echoed and re-echoed as if feiu o stop, so . congenial were the surotmclinffs. Miss HickJiii? and Miss Matlie Jackorell sustained their parts with idmirable tact and taste, showing heir genins and talent of a high rder; and only experience and opporanity are wanting to place thern fully ibreast of those who make the stage heir profession. The first, a brniette, was attired entirely in white, howing to its utmost the beauty of ler style, while her dark tresses were Mowed to flow freely in the breeze, rhe second, a complete blonde, with lef fair complexion and golden locks, howing, in striking contrast with the >rnnette, the beauty of her style. 2ow happy was their contrast; how frateful to be placed together to show >ff the beauties of each other by relief is it were, and enhance the relish of he sight. Nature presents lew pretier spectacles. It showed the manager had observed the arts of some of he professionals, and appreciated the lecessit.y of contrast in the actresses, rhe support was well maintained by Hiss Beckie Harrison and Mrs. J. E. Douglass and Miss Pett Mackorell, the atter showing great aptitude for one ^ kft^AlrAnin/Y r*foo4 rv??nmioo r\f \J } UUH^^ UVytVAUillli^ givati pvuuowi i bright womanhood. Mr. Holden icted his part with ail air of sang 'roid that showed his complete rnaserv of his part. Upon Mr. R. J. tfackorell sat kindly the care3 and esponsibilities of a father. Messrs. Samuel Clowney, Samuel Moblev, lugh Miller, "W". S. Douglass, W. H. Banks and J. B. Douglass acted well heir parts, showing an easy inclinaion and adaptation to their characters, ifter tne charade came the tableaux 'So Sleepy",- represented by a pretty ittle creature enveloped in a tinge obe de chambre, hair dishevelled, >are feet, niouth opened and eves :losed, almost dropping the candle the held iu her hand?a complete pic;ure of childhood and innocence. This mpression was speedily dissipated by l. ? Ii? iie auiiuiiucciiieub ui mu .Dauueiui s Jare". There were bachelors in all &e negligent, nonchalant styles inJ yhich a rollicking spirit of indepen-1 > J deiice and want ttf fe^onsibillty cduld lead one. It was enotigh to makd the Bachelors' Protective Union vote the surrender .of its charter. It at least made the master of ceremonies hide his hfldtre. Then came the "Darkies' Party", well upheld in keeping with the others. Messrs. Editors, I would fain call the attention of the Prosecuting Attorney to a certain bachelor pedagogue who earned on a system of quiet coqnetry and smiles with a certain school mistress while the exercises were being carried or. He claims it was a conversation abont teaching a new text-book, but certain it is not laid down in Maury's Geography or any books we have ever perused. This, Messrs. Editors, is against their constitution and in direct defiance of the bachelor's state, its teachings and against the laws in that case made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the same state aforesaid. A it**r* Viiioam fiirn?oliD^ AUIIU T iugv? muut ? AUA<?AWUV?? the music for the occasion," which contriboted greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. At last it came to an end, as all things must, Messrs. Editors, when Mr. John McCrorey com-1 manded us to spena tne mgnt witn him, and we obeyed the order, spending a pleasant time in the house of his hospitable parents. We were waiting and watching for the approach of the south-bound freight train when we were waited upon by Mr. Banks Thompson, who politely insisted upon oar taking dinner with him. Oar demurrers were of no avail, and we went and can now understand why Blackstock lays so. much iu store by that "genial scholar. He teaches the scholars to be' gentlemen as well as learned. Long may he Jive the honor and pride of "the Blackstock High School. We boarded the train and then wished Blackstock a reluctant goodbye, conscious of a pleasant time well enjoyed among the hospitable citizens. Whence comes snch another occasion? JEneas. Ruin Wrought in the Forest. How depressing it is to see acres of trees cut down in the midst of a noble forest. How saddening it is also to see that thin spot in the midst of your otherwise abundant hair. Stop it at once by the use of Parker's Hair Balsam. For actual efficiency this famous article stands at the head of ite class. .Elegant tor tne touet, aencious in odor, and restores the original coir.;- to gray or faded hair. Economical, as a slight, occasional application keeps the hair and scalp in perfect order. ^ * NOTICE FOE FINAL DISCH^GE. I WILL apply to the Judge of Probate of Fairfield County for a final discharge as Administrator of the Estate oj Anna E. Yarborough, deceased, on the 28th day of March, 1884. J. B. CURRY, Administrator Anna E. Yarborough, Feb 28-flx3 NOTICE FOE FINAL DISCEAEGE. WE will apply to the Judge of Probate of Fairfield County for a final discharge asExecutorsofthe Will of David Weir, deceased, on Tuesday, April l, 1884; W. J. L. and Saml WEIR, Executors Will of David Weir. Mch l-flx3 NOTICE FOE FINAL DISCHARGE. apply to the Judge of Probate J[for^SiS^liCountvon Saturday, the 22nd day of MarcnPl^w, J!lal ^ charge as Administrator of .Tnr> C1 TTftv??fMv1 d#?r.f>asftd. 11?v JNO. II. KINSLER, Feb 14-flxC Administrator. SALE! SALE ! Tuesday, tiw nth day of maIch, ' at the residence of the undersigned, there will he sold to the highest bidder, for CASH, a lot of household and kitchen furniture, and farming utensils. Also, a onehorse wagon, a single seated buggy and about 3,000 pounds of good fodder. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock a. m. Feb 20-flxl* W. W. MILLS. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. tiy j. K. tsuiLtia, Jzsq., rrooate juagt. WHEREAS, Richard Baylor hath made suit to me to grant nim letters of administration, of the estate and effects of Jerry Baylor, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and cred* itors of the said Jerry Baylor, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the 17th day of March next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my. hand, this 3rd-day of March, Anno Domini 1884. PnKlic^^ ATi'tho IfVrlor /vf "\Urr*li 1 Sftit in The News aitd Herald. . J.R-BOYLES, Mch 4-flxl Judge of Probate. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD." By J. li. BO TLBS, Esq.', Probate Judge. WHEREAS, C. D. Chappell hath made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of Thompson Chappell, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Thompson Chappell, deceased, that they be ana appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the 5th day of March next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. miiliir mv VistnH thic Oflfh rtax- nf February, Anno Domini 1884. Published on the 2lst day of February, 1884, in The News am> Hebald. J. R. BOYLES, Feb 21-flx2 Judge of Probate. SALE OF REAL ESTATE. By virtue of a Power of Sale in a mortgage executed by Thompson Chappelle to John S. Swygert, bearing date the 22nd day of February, 1882, and by the same, John S. Swygert, assigned to me, I will offer for sale before the Court House door in Winnsboro, within the legal hours of sale, on MONDAY, the 24th DAY of MARCH, 1884, to the highest bidder, for CASH, the following-described premises,, to wit: Ail that piece, parcel or tract of land, lying, being and situate in the County of Fairfield and State of South Carolina, known as the Mayo Place, containing TWO HUNDRED ACRES, more or less, and bounded by lands of R. T. Yarborough, John J. Neil, James C. Curry and others. Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers. C. D. CHAPPELLE. Mch 5-x3 - TO THE PUBLIC! \ THE undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Winnsboro and of Fairfield generally, that he has opened a BLACKSMITH AND WHEEL WKUriiT SHOP On College street, east of the Railroad, where he will be glad to do all work in his line at . vr VERY MODERATE PRICES. ' Special attention given to HORSESHOEING. Guns and Pistols Repaired in a SKILFUL MANNER. FARR'S PATENT SAND AND MUD BANDS FOR SALE. ; R. T. MATTHEWS. OLlJfBItfCr TBfc SPIRAL STAIRS Invisible AfreMtecture id a Sew En#- 1 land Parsonage. "Yes," she said, "our children aire married and gone, and my husband and I sit by our winter fire much as we did before the little ones came to widen the circle. .Liie is sometnmg liKe a spiral staircase; we are all the time coming around over the spot we started from, only one degree further up the stairs. "That is a pretty illustration," remarked her friend, musingly, gazing into the glowing coals which radiated a pleasant fieat from the many windowed stove. "You know we cannot stop toiling up the hill, though." "Surely we cannot, and for myself I don't find fault with that necessity provided the advance in life is not attended with calamity or suffering, for I have had my share of that. Not long since my health utterly broke down. My system was full of malaria. My digestion became thoroughly disordered and my nerves were in a wretched state. I was languid, ate little and that without enjoying it, and had no strength or ambition to perform even my Jight household duties. Medical treatment failed to reach the seat of the trouble. The disease?which seemed to be weakness of all the vital organs?progressed until I had several attacks which my physicians pronounced to be acute congestion of the stomach. The last of these was a desperate struggle and I was given up to die. As the crisisnad partially passed, my husband Xlx/v T3 A UVDT5JO m/^WTT/V jueaiu. uL tuc rnciito UJL x: j-vi^rk,r<xv o ivniv/ as an invigorant in just such cases as mine. I took it and felt its good effects at once. It appeared to pervaae my body, as though ; the blessing of new life had come to me. Taking no other medicine I continued to improve, and am now in better health than I have been for a long time." [Extract from interview with the wife of . Rev. P. Perry, Pastor of Baptist Chufch, Coldbrook, Mass. j , (adv.) RESTAURANT! \ FKESH OYSTERS /-n - mm* XJ T JL JL/XX X I BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO THE public that I have taken charge of the store one door north of that of Messrs. TV. R. Doty & Co., where I shall conduct a FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT. ' All the delicacies in season wiii be kept oahand, and.wiU be served in the best 1 style. 1 I will al?o keep on a good stock of 1 Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pipes, Canned 1 Goods, Etc. * THE PUBLIC PATRONAGE IS RE- f QUESTED. - < FREDERICK BOLBT. ] Jan 24-fx3m I GOOD NEWS'! ! I We liave moved into our New Store at last. After fussing and fuming with masons, carpenters and painters for five months, on account of delays in their work, they have concluded to let us iu, and here we are on the other side of the bakery,:, two doors north of the store we formerly occupied, and. from whence we have sent out so many fine goods. If fortune continues to favor us we will send out niore and finer goods from this nice new store. We want all our old customers, and many new ones, to come and see us in our new quarters, and admire our wares amid their beautiful surroundings. If you don't buy we won't get mad, but if. t ^Knrdojvg will be glad. We intend tox ' !??<] nrfl crv/v*oliAwinnr kw!|) trying uniri^^ m ou..,uj.6 up a complete stockof";>?5?lry> Watches, 1 Clocks, Spectacles, SilverwareT^iilSJ^i?.?!^ J China and Lamp Goods in Wimvsboro. We will carefully repair all Watches, Clocks and Jewelry left with us, -and will warrant our work to be as good as any in the land. We can assure our customers that we will deal fairly with them in every transaction. CONNOR & CHANDLER. "Mile SPRli Time Comes" WE ALL WANT TO KNOW WHERE we can get the best and fresh Garden Seed. I Keep Buist's, and have all kinds, Adam's Extra Early, Long White Flint and Sugar Corn in the ear. Eaily Rose Potatoes, very fine. Flower Seeds, Etc. Bakes, Hoes, Forks, Etc. Fresh Soda Crackers, Nic-Nacs, Mince Meal, Jttaisms, murrains, uiiron, uraiea j Pineapple, and other Canned Fruits and i Vegetables. Gordon & Dil worth's Pre- ? serves, in Glass. Wood and Paper Ware, ] Paper Pans, Paper Buckets, Biscuit Boards, j Clothers Bars, iron Granite Ware. COOK STOYES, with everything com- j plate, at $13, 514, ?16, $18; $20, $23, $25, $30, $35, $50. Every one warranted when | put up according to:directions. I sell parts and repairs for any Stove, Pipe, Pots, etc. J Hubs, Kims; Spokes, Shafts, Poles^ Sin- j ?le Trees, all sizes always on hand. Wagon ( oxes. The WHITE C OIL, over 150? Fire Test, is the BEST and safe, and costs only ten cents per gallon more than the common oil. Does not gum the wick and gives bet- < ter light. . - J this UJNiUJN UJiUKiN i nave soid lor i more than a year, and have no complaints, j which is a good record for a patent churn in Fairfield county. , I have a nice side bar Simken Spring Top Buggy and set of nice harness, been used three weeks only, which I will sell cheap. J. H. CUMMENTGS. AT THE CORNER STORE, i BEST CREAM CHEESE. MACARO NI and SODA CRACKERS. BUIST'S GARDEN SEED, IRISH POTATOES, for Planting and Eating, ONION SETS, &c. LOVERS OF GOOD AND FINE CHEWING TOBACCO will plcesc call at ray store and sample mv stock. The PRICES I ASK ARE SURE TO SELL THE GOODS. SPKIN'G STOCK CF ZEIGLER BROTHERS' AND DAY STATE SHOES expected in a few weeks. Please bear this in mind and wait for the BEST. Respectfully, J. 31. BEATY. CARPETS. Carpets and House Furnishing Goods, The T.A7*CAfifc Sfcofilr Rnilt.V) f\f BalHryini-o Moquet Brussels, 3-Ply and Ingrain Carpets, Rugs, Mats and Crumb Cloths, Window Shades, Wall Papers, Borders and Lace Curtains, Cornices ancKPoles, ' Cocoa & Canton Mattings, Upholstery, . Dnsrravings, Chromos, Picture Prunes. Writ? for Samples and Prices. \ BAILIE & COSKEBY, AUGUSTA , G3P^ June 30-txiy " 3 '* . .r " "3 .. - < - f -:;V^ _FOE SALE. $ ej 1 ? #' HOXG-MADEj ffliiteOalsStaMarfl ^ t WAGONS. ?' ." *" a ~mr oa tr-mr cmann - iiliSV JLCI SJLVAXU i SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, ' v . ' - . * ' " BACON, MEAL CORN. - , V ? J DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, INDUCEMENTS FOR CASH. rTT.YfiSF. ft nFJSPORTFS. WOMAN lagf DR. J. SSADFELD'S FEMALE REGULATOR Taa ftnxxM wnedj moat happfly meets the da? sand of the ags for wamart peaiEar sa&sadtifism tfUcHorw. Itisarmedy for WOMAN OHLT.asd tor ONE SPECIAL CLASS of her diseases. It Is a ipedfic for certain diseased conditions of the womb, md proposes to eo control the Menstrual Paactka is to regulate all the derangements andin$ga2aritfea- ? if Woman's ? MONTHLY SICKNESS. to proprietor claims for it no other medical properly; md to doabt the fact that this medicine does postively possess such controlling and regulating powe? s simply to discredit the voluntary tPtttinwiny of hoosandsof living witnesses who are to-day exaltng in their restoration to soond health and happiness. gSADHELD'3 pMAT.Ti gBSULATOB 3 strictly a vegetable compoond, and is the prodnct >f medical arxi practical crpfTifncQ owards the benefit of If SUFFERING WOMAN ! ? is the studied prescription of a learned jiysdso vhose specialty was WOMAN, and whose fame be* ame enviable and boundless because of hi? wondertil success in the treatment and curactffenalaccia* daints. THE EEGULA.TOB is the GEAXDEST iEMEDT known, and richly deserves its name: WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND, 3ecaaae it controls a class of functions the "raricoa iurttn^pmpnt?? of which more HI than ill other .causes combined, and thoa rescues hefSnom t long train of afflictions which sorely, embitter her ife, prematurely end her Ohi what a multitude of living witnesses can tesify to its charming effects. WOVAX! tjikfita vonp/vtTrfld<?TwtW? PRECIOUS BOON OF HEALTH! t -will relieveycu of nearly ag thecomptofa3ta oeea? tarioyonrsexj Sold by all Druggists, > " *. Prepared ooly by - DR. J. BRADFEEXD. lo. 108 Bxtli Prysr 8taet, Atifmfa, Ga. *M%StLL ' TELEGRAPH OPERATOR'S WCN2'-::FUL CURE. * Daring the last five rears I kav; been m*.:.! 5 greatly with Blood Po:,<o?in^. ISnl >wh > . sores ia my r.ostrils and ran. T i ) o- ryi.'. known to the i.i-iscal fraternity. r- .u'i. >. j ? iccident I heard of S. S. s. -:i,I o?":a--'?c..! i..'*::.* it, cnulnaily increasing tii.- A i- y r.xim- i -ur mH ? 1 im11' kit riw-nivrf ? !i ?;?.* tiu*.5 md.bodr. Where tlv* i l.i -or.-* .r^- : : s!;::: .-..I accicl oi and the so.v? ' f- ? : / i .f I. r.-j Isya or morR, after wUIt-Ji Uicvh- tl?i nir. ! U.tvhi; .he <'^in hu<?Ui. In two wm*.* i ; r.vrnty ti : X)Uil>l-% and :::> V fi-.-I SilCO .". :v .V :? '.'}*.! : 4-i-.nih< lavo *i-ico I <j :;t S. >. S., *:< ! ih<tv :< 30 syrjpto<:i <<f flic di*.**.-: ro::i.ii:i:.i-r. 1.. cvrt:*: i :hat tav.i j;cr.n m.* t f... t t. It sian?li r.-> a w:;6!iT i a J...- ngtollltwo C"lui i ?V*0 n :;. akeit. J:co. 0. I" uiw-i, V. Remarkable Results. . I have liad r.tr>arV.iV>* ?:?cc?m wil'i Swift's Snerifle: have carol >s.-ver.il ci.^ ponnanently in a . cry suort Urk\ Ou : c i-j I ma n j.v tr?-u:.:? nra3 given up t"> <li . an I a.":?*r u-in^ 1'irr.j l? :? 50 fir recover ?.! t: .t ( <? i>wrj l? -rri-- wi!t aire !kt. T'm n-t r.':nir?ti->l?i Ci-<s of nls ?.<n lady- with ? uo?-r of t .o *.v:*ub. for >.Cu<>:h. I iiad no Imjr.- wivtiov.-.' ti-.:;.; m U^i!c I .-uu latisfied s!:c will s-ioa i>c currd. j. wvua (iUiLi.ux. r>., !_isi?ys, S. C. $1000 IScvrard will be paid to any Chemist who will find, on the anal?*u> of 100 bottles S. S. ? one particle of Merecry, Iodide Pota&aam, or an/ cincral saostacce. f," ^ . V"- THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COH Drawer 3, Atuaxta, Qa. Write for a copy of the iittlo book?free. r Qnici anfl EasyCUM-B MmI Thousands of women over the land testi fy to the wonderful effects of this great rem edy; It will not only shorten labor and lessen H the intensity of jpain and snffering beyond H fl expression, bat better than all, it thereby B greatly diminishes the danger to life of botn 9 mother and child. This great boon tosnf- 9 fering woman is Holmes' Liniment, or I H IfsJh+vJm am) OAM Ktf 1 Bbadtteld, Atlanta, Ga. Sold by all 9 , M- Dragnets. Price $1.50 bottle. Seat I 9^ by Express on receipt of price. PATENTS MUNN a: CO-, of the Scvcsrmc AVXBXCA5. coo* tlnne to act as Solicitors for Patents, Caveats. Trade Marks, Copyright*, lor the United States, Canada. England, France, Germany, etc. Hand Book about Patents sent free. Thirty-seven years' experience. Patents obtained throujrn MUNa St CO. are noticed In the SctEjrriric Aitebican*, the largest, best, and ^ most widely circulated-scientific paper. f3J30ayear. Weekly. Splendid engravings ana interesting Information. Specimen copy ofthe Scientific American sent free. Address MUN2T& CO., ScxKmreo A arrmcAX Office, 361 Broadway, Hew York. WAWRTI I I i.AJ.1 ^ r, ! COTTONSEED! COTTONSEED!! 1 . . I will pay (15c.) fifteen cents cash per Bushel for 10,000 Bushels SOUND DRY COTTON SEED, delivered to me at this place before the first of next November. will exchange Cotton Seed Meal for Cotton Seed. i--2 J. B. FRAZLER, V Oct 17-x3in Strothers, S.Cv . ?