The Fairfield news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1881-1900, March 05, 1884, Image 3

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I rfftr. - ' ?? LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. WEDNESDAY. March 5. : : : 18S4. - fw Advertisements. Citation?J. B. Boyles, Jndge of Probate. Final Discharge?j. a. uurry, auministrator. Final Discharge?"W. J. L. and Saml. Weir, Executors. Sale of Real Estate?C. D. Cliappelle. t m >/?o 1 IRvfar. ?Monday was March-like?windy, j 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 policies" of insurance. ?Eighteen hundred and eighty-four is proving a year of horrors. But what better conld be expected of lea y-year I ?Fine stamping for any kind of embroidery executed in artistic style by Prof. DeHerradora. * ?Read the report of the intermediate examinations in the South Carolina College, and note the high stands taken by the Fairfield students. ?"When In town visit Prof. DeHer rado^g .-Gallery and examine specimens of his work as penman, photo grapher and sign painter. * ?A fashion reporter informs us that the spring bonnet will be of medium size. But the price will be extreme enough to startle the average hnsband. ?The lien business has started out ^verv briskly. There have been 1482 agricultural liens entered in the Clerk's office np to tbis time, against 628 for! 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 axd Hekald* of last week, and parties ordering and not receiving will please bear it in miud this fact and this will be sufficient explanation. rTXl? lrl LUC l?u iiao uvvn bought by a stock company, aud the paper will be hereafter conducted under the management of Mr. T. J. Trimmier, an experienced printer. We wish the Sera^aH^ssifetek:?mroess.'~^~j ~^-?tV1iaYejast received fifty tons of Monarch Guano. All parties wishing to use this high brand of fertilizers will please call at the office of R. J. McCarley & Co. at once and leave their orders. Feb. 21* ?Governor Thompson has reappointed Mr. H. M. Zealv to be Super Visor 01 iiegisirauuu iwr liuiunu conutv. Iu 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 received of the burning of the turpen' p tine distillery of Mr. W. B. Hogan, in the Blythewood neighborhood, on Wednesday night. We have not learned the origin of the fire. The loss was and there was no insur ance. Personal.?Mr. Thomas C. Scott, the traveling agent of the Thornwell Orphanage at Cliuton, S. C., paid us a pleasant call on Wednesday. Mr. Scott is now traveling in the interest of the Orphanage and of the monthly edited and published there. We are - glad to learn that he is meeting with deserved success in Fairfield. Two Children Burnt.?The house of a negro named Henry 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 when the fire occurred, one of whom was burnea to aeatn ana the other very badly. The parents were at work in the fields. The Colored Firemen.?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, but this ??*% niuonma m#o rlnQ tn nnftT7A?d(lhl/> nc p^OUUJV IT AO UUV ?V I VAV4MW 'circumstances. Iu case of fire it will 4>c decidedly larger. IionGKAXTS.--Ten or twelve immigrants, fresh from the Highlands of Scotland, arrived in Winnsboro several days ago, and were taken directly to Rock City Quarry, where they have been engaged as rock cutters. Fairg field is fortunate in being able to inf^-' tlricc such immigrants to come and dem veloi>e her resources. They are honest, JT Slardy, hard-working men, and will donbtless.make good citizens. " 1 Skating Rink.?Mr. J. O. Boag is . now, caaking preparations for the erection of a bnilding upon the lot adjoining his residence for the purpose of opening a skating rink. It will be % forty by one hundred feet, fully large enough for a hall of this kind.. This has been one of the needs of our town years, anu ioe young peopie are iu be congratulated upon the prospects of . . a fine place of amusement and sport in the early future. Incidents ojf the Cyclone.?It is told upon authority that the cyclone was ?o terrific and unsparing in some portions of the county that even the feathers from the backs of the chickeus were blown off and. many of them left "without any covering at al* Qthers again narrate it as a fact that the growing oats in places were literally taken 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 Affray.?Primus Williams, living within three miles of town, was, on last Sunday, shot and ^^^ftatofally wounded by Isom Coleman, Btaure colored, and the difficulty j^^aj^aey settlement be i' "i "i ii~i' MI * i -rrHfiTi? tween the partie.^. "Williatns was only slightly wounded, receiving a few shot in his head and some in his chest and cMa a warrant was duly issned against Isom Coleman on the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, and the preliminary examination will be held before Jnstice Cathcarfc in a few days. Cotton Statement.?The following is the comparative cotton statement for the week ending February 29, 1884: v?f ro^omfe of all TTnifpd States T>orts daring 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 week 65,998; same week last year 127,326; total exports to this date 2,903,902; to same date last year 3,203,627. Stock at all United States ports 995,094; same time last year 933,473; stock at all interior towns 119,192; same time last year 146,257; stock at Liverpool 978,000; same time last year 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 Charleston, on Saturday last, is Dr. Wm. D. Brattou, of this county. It is gratifying to note that Dr. Bratton took a very creditable stand in his class?ranking first among the five students honorably mentioned for ^ PaI. [JrUUt'iCIItV 1X1 IUU OlUUiVO VA KUV WW. . lege curriculum. Mr. N. G. Gonzales, of the News and Courier was in town the latter part of last week, attending the anniversary of the Bachelors' Union. Mr. Gouzales 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 011 a visit to the family of H. N. Obear, Esv. We wish him a pleasant stay in town. Tnr fJivrv T,a\v_?Several liewsDa pers having stated that the restrictions upon the taking or killing of game went into effect on the loth of February, and thereby much inquiry having been instituted as to the exact prohibitory date, the following, which is Section 1694 of the General Statutes, is published for the information of our readers: It shall in this State, between the fifteenth day of March and the first day of October, 1 in any year hereafter, to'catch, kill or 1 injure, or to pursue with such intent, . or to sell or expose for sale, any wild turkey, partridge, dove, wood-cock or pheasant; and any person found guilty thereof shall be fined not less than ten \ fSlO") dollars, or be imprisoned not j less than ten days, which fine, if im- , posed, shall go one-half thereof to the ' informer aud the other half to the ( school fand of the connty wherein the < offense was committed. " , A Common Uniform.?Adjutant and ' Inspector-General Maniganlt has issued 1 "General Order No. 2," which is of j much public interest. The order ( quotes the following section from the ! Act passed at the recent session of the -1 Legislature amending the military law of the State: "There shall be a general , uniform worn bv the volunteer troops J ? j < 01 me state, auu ior mat purpusu iuc 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 volunteer troops." General Manigault accordingly appoints the following-named officers to ' serve on the board: Col. J. Q. Marshall, of the Second (Palmetto) Regi- ; ment oflufsntry; Capt. Millege L. Bonham, Jr., of the Abbeville Rifles, Third Regiment of Infantry; Capt. Chas. F. Hard, of Sumter Gnards, Charleston, Second Battalion of Infantry, and Capt. C. St. G. Sinkler, of the Eutaw, Light Dragoons, First Bat taliion of Cavalry. This is unqnesiionably a step iu the right direction, and although it will do away with many elegant and costly uuiforms 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 circumstancej to save them harmless. We would like to hear from members of the Gordon Light Irifantry upon the subject. Who will speak? THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE. A Good Attendant of Students?j^he Intermediate ?xainioat<on~A Fine Showing for Fairfield. The Columbia correspondent of the News and Courier gives some interesting facts showing the present condition of the Sonth Carolina Collesre. 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 stonT, Chester?, Chesterfields, Clarendon 1,Colleton 1, Darlington 10, Edgefield 10, Fairfield 12, Georgetown 2, Hampton 3, Horry 1, Kershaw 2, Lancaster 2, Lanrens 8, Lexington 3, Marlboro 3, Marion 12, Newberry 3, Orangeburg 6, Pickens 3, Kichland 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 courses?scientific 48, classical 160, special courses 23, elective courses 10; post-graduate courses 7. 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. jL/iOUU^ui9U^U ^*/vrivv vu wiwi ijifuu v y ?S. B. Dunn and J. J. McMahon, Fairfield; A. C. Moore, Spartanburg; J. A. Bice, Colleton; D. T. Towers, Anderson; I. L. Withers, Fairfield. 50-100 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 everv stndv)? J. R. Coan, Spartanburg; S". J. Diiffie, Richland; J. H. Feaster, Fairfield; A. F. Fuller, Laurens; "Wm. Eaynsworth, Sumter; H. H. Husrgins and H. A. Hynes, Darliugton; C.S.James, Sumter; J. M. Kennedy, Abbeville; A. B. Marrion, Chester; G. W. McBride, Sumter; J. H. McLure, Ches ter; Henry Ainllins, Marion; W. C. Preston, Richland; V. R. Pringle, Sumter; J. T. Roddy, York; C. P. Spencer, Sumter; A. W. Summers and G-. C. Summers, Orangeburg1: Proficient, (75-100 on average of studies)?W. W. Ball, Laurens; J. D. "Riccoil Phnriocfmi 1?.. ,T. 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. Qnattlebauin, Edgefield; J. H. Rice, Abbeville; E. ~G. Siebels, Richland; "W. Stackhouse, Marion; E. R. Stitt and S. C. Sturgis, York; J. K. Symmers, Richland; H. E. Walker, Spartanburg; B. F. Wil liamson, JrM and C. C. Wilson, Darlington. Students not examined (011 account of sickness, unavoidable absence, &c.,) on one or more studies, but distinguished or proficient in the others : Distinguished, (90-100 cn every study)?S. R. Pritchard, (2) Richland county. Proficient, (75-100 on every study) ? W. L. Bass, (7) Marion county; E.-W. Breeden, (3) Marlboro. (75-100 011 average of studies) H. J. McCaw, York county; Waddy Thompson, Richland. THE BACHELORS. The Anniversary Meeting?"A Feast of T?ooa 'cm and ? VlnW fit 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, brethren began to assemble, for it was rumored among them that rare fun was in store for that night. Mysterious conclaves of the committees were known to have becu held; strange and uncouth noises liad been heard in the sanctumn at late hours of the night, and expectation was all agog. By about eight o'clock the ranks were - *' ' * f - J? XT nearly lull; tne invitea guetts 01 me Press and Bar were present, and the ghost of a recently departed comrade had r.Qtne from the great world beyond in response to an urgent request, "itfr this hour the gavel sounded, the members and guests took off their hats, lud 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 July 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 iourney, first by balloon, then by rail, then on horseback, and at last on foot, was taught 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' him, we venture the prediction that the sight was one whose, recollection - ' - * J * _ A snail never oe erasea iroin me uidhus 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 was done, and we are glad to say that the sufferer immediately rallied, and was able to take part in the ensuing ceremonies in a manner that w&s 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 -incumbents 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, but the President frowned down such innovations with a most righteons scorn and indignation. The new badjre of the-Order was voted to Vice-President G.B. McCants 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 Order was awarded without a dissenting 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 dining ? ? rt ?-v rt ?v*? KiIa ^ ttTAA ruuill Ui wuiwi an aujyio layic uas spread loaded down with a tastefully arranged and delicious banquet, to which ample justice was done by all. The toasts of the 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 counters." Responded to by Mr. H. N. Obear, who has unfortunately mislaid the manuscript containing the ex-temporc and impromptu remarks he then made. The third toast was "Wcman?a time-houored 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 PaIaKhoIa Aqxk -fVkof ?o-Vtoilor? Hi" na vwvi/iavv vuv uoj buui uuuvu u ? with feelings of deepest joy, and its 111 n rn ^^mSmS&ma*mamrn departnre witnessed with - pangs oi regret." Responded to by Grand High Chancellor 0. W. Buchanan. The next toast given was "Ednca tion?the bulwark of universal freedom ; where a people are blessed with her brightening rays will be lound independence of thought resulting ir the form." The sentiment was responded to by Judge Advocate J. W. JIanahan. The next toast was "The .rress powerful in forming the character oi a people. May our State be always blessed with as* excellent a paper as is 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 spoke in complimentary terms of the nvoromVniinn and of the ?Tl*and success v* * u of the occasion, but cautioned the boys to reinaiu bachelors just long enough anrl be wise enough to make a change at the right lime. The next toast was "The Bachelor? the class that can have purest enjoyment, unadulterated by cares ana anxieties that surround meu in other walks of life." Responded to by Surgeon General E. "W. Aiken. The next toast was "The Married Man?a creature that is willing to sacrifice his own feelings and to undero-a thp hardships of life to Deroetuate ?1 r~ ?. . ? his race deserves our respect ana sympathy." Dr. Chas. E. Stott, of New York, was engaged to answer to this toast, but sickness prevented his being present, and, as last year, the sentiment wcd*. by the board. The next "toast was "Winnsboro? a name around which so many pleasant associations cluster; the place that in : after years will be noted as the cradle of an organization that is now rapidly spreading throughout the land." Responded to by Abbi Effendi E. B. Ragsdale. The next toast was "Our Deadhark from the tomb a doleful sound comes ringing in our ears." Respond x? ^ U /-vA- +Ka 7 r? i-rk Ko)?Q_ CU IU uy l/liu giiUdc UA LI1V2 40>IV iULMUui m jah of Madagasw A. "W. Brown. The speeches were all good, some humorous, some eloquent, and they all were listened to with attention and received with enthusiasm and applause. It is a source ot regret our limited space, the number of speeches and the non-existence of manuscripts prevent the publication ot specimen extracts from the different addresses. In the course of the evening the bills of indectment by the Prosecuting Attorney and several pointed petitions for mercy signed, some by old rivals, others by the women, were read amid peais of laughter. And thus the hours sped away; ten o'clock came, then eleven, and then the hour of midnight was ushered in, and the Bachelors' festivities continued unabated until two. The boys and their guests, one by one retired to their roosts, and the noise and uproar of the banquet were .hashed at last and the happy quiet and repose d^J^^^eigned^onc^more. THE LIQUOR ZAh": Correspondence xoacuiu^ mc runvxa vi the Town Council, Winnsboro, S. C., Feb. 19, 1884. Col. Jas. H. liion, Winnsboro, S. C.: Dear Sir?We have read, with interest, your reply to the inquiry of the Town Council asking for a definition of its duties, under existing laws, in reference to the sale of spirituous liquors without license. "We interpret your answer as a direct response to the inquiry, and as in no way tending to deny that the Town Council has the power to pass an 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 laics, but where such Jaws as the case requires do not exist, or are inadequate, to use its full powers to enact latcs of such a nature as to m.ilre efFpp.tivA thfi will of the n"o pie, as expressed in the recent election. If a petition of a sufficient number of citizens obligate the Council to pass an ordinance forbidding the storing of gnano (say), shall it hesitate, as to its obligation, in view of the overwhelming majority for "no license" in the recent election? Or does it wish a petition? "We request you, therefore, as the legal counsel of the "no license" party in the election referred to, to advise its executive committee as to the nature and scope of the powers vested in the Council to pass the requisite ordinance,. Very respectfully, . i H. L. EtljfpTT, Chairman Ex. J&Jm- '*No License" Party. V* ' Riox's Law Office. - ^innsboro, S. C., 26th Feb., 1884. Henry L. Elliott, Esq., Chab-man: Dear Sir?I am in receipt of your communication of the 19th inst.. In reply I would state that the Town Council under its charter has the power to pass an ordinance forbidding the sale of intoxicating liquors within the corporate limits; or the keeping thereof in any room used for the sale of merchandise or adjacent 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 punishable by a fine of fifty dollars. The charter requires that all the ffinrn YYi?r*ihfl?s.nr ahnll hp swnrn by the intendant to enforce and carry into execution all the town ordinances. Such an ordinance, the police doing their sworn duty, wonld prevent the direct and indirect violation of the license law, and, when violations might be detected, add to the resources of tho 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 old Appeal Court. " In justification of the present Town n fl T "1.1 ..1. iL-i iL I - council i wouiu remain. mat inure uas been no request on the part of the citizens 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 passage of an ordinance, such a I have indicated, would be promptly responded to by the Council. Yonr obedient servant, Jas. H. Rion, Attorney. The Duty of the Connty Commissioners. Riox's Law Office, Winnsboro, S. C., 29th Feb., l-?84. Messrs. County Commissioners: Gentlemen?I am in receipt of your inquiry of the 21st iust., as lo yonr duty under Section 1734, General Statutes, relating to violations of the liquor laws, wherein it is prov.ded: "The County Commissioners are specially charged witn the duty of obuining information as to the violation of any of the provisions of this chaptcr, and with the duty of instituting prosecutions therefor." Your question is a difficult one to auswer, as the chapter no where states how you are to "obtain information", and provides no machinery or subofficers to enable you to discharge the ilnfv imrincp/1 V?UW J A***^VWVV*? I suppose, however, that the meanj r** ? ing is, that when yoii hear that the < . law is violated in any locality, oi4 by ' any particular per3dn, yoa must make ! inquiries and endeavor to obtain the i necessary information upon which to i base an indictment. Furthermore} ] i you should, whenever you obtain the ; i neccssary information, either have a i trial justice issue his warrant, or re. port your information to the grand i jury for its action. The same section provides that the ; person or the officer detecting and , > reporting offenders shall re, i^e one- < i half of the fine ($200) impos 1 Yours respectfully, Jas. H. Rion, Attorney. : ] A VISIT TO BZACKSTOCK. , (A Pleasant and Successful School Exhibition-Matters In General about the Growing Town. Messrs. Editors: There was an in: teresting gathering of the people of Blackstock and vicinity at the school' house of the Blackstock High School on the evening of the 22d inst., the occasion being an entertainment given for the purpose of buying a bell for the school, of which that genial gentleman and excellent teacher, Mr. W. Banks Thompson, is principal. Evening found us at the depot waiting impapatiently for the coming on of the f I/Illie UI U1C uumuiciiwmcuii *> 11CI1 >r ^ r were approached by some friends, who took paternal care of us and with the pride of a native showed us over the "city", pointing now to its "burnt district", again to the effects of the storm, both of which had not passed unnoticed this progressive little place. I say progressive, Messrs. Editors, understanding^, for I venture the assertion that there is as much energy and go-ahead in the people of Blackstock as there is in any little place of its size and population in the State; and its spirit in that respect would challenge comparison with some more pretentious communities. We noticed \ that (he dividing line between Fairfield s and Chester counties ran through the j -L - J u ?x. ?~_ IOWQ, ana CUUIU UUl le&iiam m; acu t from reflecting upon Governor Vance's ? observations of the optics of those ^ who live on the boundary, but I found s it delusive so far as the people of . Blackstock were concerned, for pardon j me, sirs, there are as pretty eyes in that little villa as were to be seen in . some of the classic beauties of old. * Wiiile the sterner sex must not go un- j nntJrWl. the meed of oraise mnst be accorded the gentler sex; there the hand of a kind Providence was pro- digiously profuse in the distribution * of those graces and virtues which enhauce and beautify the faces and c s(orinsof nature's excellence?woman. 1 ; Aft^ii^ving seen the sights and having every.atteTrt&Dshown us, we were indue time brougb^&^tlie^entertainment, but before I describe * tainment I should give you s.offle idea j of the house in which it was held. It * is situated on the left of the railroad c ??'n<r into feiTOl -fW?m iaillth. Oil a ^ prominent hill, and its bell tower gives the appearance and air of a city to the place.; It has only been recently completed, rendering it neat and com- r fortable inside. It laces the north, t" * r having a large portico in front. The ^ furniture and equipages are of the h latest and most improved style and * finish. Ou this occasion at its southern extremity had been arranged a stage tastefully and elegantly adorned with * green trellised vines, giving it an air of springtime and welcome. On the ^ back of it was charmingly arranged a ^ lady's boudoir, with its usual concomitants of mirrors and et-ceteras. too a numerous for a bachelor to meufcion. J Mr. Browfi McMaster announced i: the programme, beginning with a play ^ calld "Marplot". Two pretty young i ladies had fixed their youthful affec- * tions upon their own favored gallants, ^ unknown and contrary to the wishes s of their natural guardian, who wished a to direct their inclinations in the mat- j ter, butaa usual Cupid's wiles were too much for their respected materual i: Ancestors. and verified the old adasre. "Love laughs at obstacles". . The old' old tale was told with an ardor and earnestness that made it .enjoyable and 5 charming to the younger portion of the audience, while to the elders it l brought back to their minds many -i happy scenes of their youth in the -days long gone by; and they showed a by their - applause that youth may ^ grow old but not callous to its former . joy, yet there was one in which in i: common with all mankind they never c grow old, and that there was one chord ii in all the race when touched that I chimed in unison and sympathy with <3 the sentiment of all mankind. "Music 11 lonf fho nkv ?tij ohftrms. and as it S rang merrily out and ill accord with the merrry wishes and happy anticipa- i tions it echoed and re-echoed as if feiu to stop, so, congenial were the sur- 1 rounclings; Miss HickJing and Miss Mattie Maekorell sustained their parts with admirable tact and taste, showing ? their genius and talent of a high -i order; and only experience and oppor- J tunity are wanting to place them fully g abreast of those who make the stage j their profession. The first, a bra- , f ? n TTT Vllf A ^ JlCLlCj nu-1 auntu ^iiuibi i iu n uiu>) showing to its utmost the beauty of J her style, while her dark tresses were 0 allowed to flow freely in the breeze. r The second, a complete blonde, with s he? fair complexion and golden locks, 3 showing, in striking contrast with the ( brunette, the beauty of her style. How- happy was their contrast; how j, grateful to be placed together to show off the beauties of each other by relief ? as it were, and enhance the relish of * the sight. Nature presents lew pret- 1 'tier spectacles. It showed the mana- a ger had observed the arts of some of J .lhe professionals, and appreciated the 1 ?- ? - - - A - ? I* A ft necessity uunuaai 111 i:jc iiuiicsots. The support was well maintained byMiss Beckie Harrison and Mrs. J. E. Douglass and Miss Pett Mackorell, the latter showing great aptitude for one r so young, betokening great promise of a bright womanhood. Mr. Holden acted his part with an air of sany froid that showed his complete mastery of his part. Upon Mr. R. J. Mackorell sat kindly the cares and r responsibilities of a father. Messrs. . Samuel Clowney, Samuel Mobley, I Hugh Miller, W. S. Douglass, W. H. i Banks and J. B. Douglass acted well their parts, showing an easy inclination and adaptation to their characters. ( After tde charade came the tableaux j "So Sleepy",- represented by a pretty little creature enveloped in a tinge robe de chambre, hair dishevelled, bare feet, month opened and eyes g closed, almost dropping the candle she held in her hand?a complete ?ic- 2 ture of childhood and innoceuce. This , impression was speedily dissipated by the announcement of the "Bachelor's Efare". There were bachelors in all tjie negligent, nonchalant styles in \?hich a rollicJdng spirit of indepen flBiipp nnrl trflnf. Hf fefcfaftrsiblllLV cdnld lead one. It was enough to make the Bachelors' Protective Union Tote the surrender .of its charter. It at least made the master of ceremonies hide his badge. 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 carried on a system of quiet coquetry and smiles with a certain school mistress while the exercises --a - -l.f were Deing carriea on. xie ciaiuw it was a conversation abont teaching a new text-book, but certain it is not [aid down in Maury's Geography or my books we have ever perused, rhis, Messrs. Editors, is against their constitution and in direct defiance of the bachelor's state, its teachings and ,iora;ncf ihe laws in that case made and provided, and agaiust the peace and dignity of the same state aforesaid. Miss Anna Vinson kindly furnished the music for the occasion," which contributed greatly to the enjoyment of he evening. At last it came to an jnd, as all things must, Messrs. Edi;ors, when Mr. John McCrorey comnanded us to spend the night with aim, and we obeyed the order, spcndng a pleasant time in Jhe house of his aospitable parents. w e were waiting ind watching for the approach of the >onth-bound freight train when we ivere waited npon by Mr. Banks rhompson, who politely insisted npon )nr taking dinner with" him. Onr denurrers were of no avail, and we vent and can cow understand why Blackstock lays sa mnch in store by scholar. He teach&s the scholars to bo" gentlemen as well as earned. Long may he live the honor ind pride of 'the Blackstock High School. We boarded the train and then wished Blackstock a reluctant good)ye, conscious of a pleasant time well jnjoyed among the hospitable citizens. SVhence comes snch another occasion? JSXEAS. Rain Wrought in the Forest. How depressing it is to see acres of trees :ut down in the midst of a noble forest. 3ow saddening it is also to see that thin ipot in the midst of your otherwise abundmt hair. Stop it at once by the use of barker's Hair Balsam. For actual efficien:y this famous article stands at the head of te class. Elegant for the toilet, delicious n odor, .and restores the original color to jray or faded hair. Economical, as a light, occasional application keeps the lair and scalp in perfect order. * NOTICE FOE FINAL DISCS|&GE. [WILL apply to the Judge of Protete of Fairfield County for a final discharge is Administrator of the Estate oj Anna E. farborough, deceased, on the 28th day of klarch, 1884. J. B. CURRY, Administrator Anna E. Tarborough. Feb 28-flx3 NOTICE FOE FINAL DISCHARGE. WE will apply to the Judge of Probate of Fairfield County for a final dis:harge as Executors of the Will of David IVeir, deceased, on Tuesday, April 1,1884: W. J. L. and Saml. WEIR, Executors Will of David Weir. Mchl-flx3 STOTICE FOE FINAL DISCHARGE. SJVILL apply to the Judge of Probate L foTffiftS&eUiCountyon Saturday, the 2nd day of Marci^-IS^?afern. Jlial d!sharge as Administrator of tug"~haga>a^ no. C. Hay good, deceased. JNO. H. KINSLER, Feb 14?flx3 Administrator. SALE! SALE ! FUESDAY, tlie nth DAY of MA^CII, at the residence of the undersigned, here will be sold to the highest bidder, for 'ASH, a lot of household and kitchen furiture. and farminc utensils. Also, a one orse wagon, a single seated buggy and bout 3,000 pounds of good fodder. Sale 0 commence at 11 o'clock a. m. Feb 20-flxl* W. W. MILLS. iTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUXTY OF FAIRFIELD. ly J. B. BOYLES, Esq., Probate Judge. IT7HEREAS, Richard Baylor hath made YV suit to me to grant him letters of dministration.of the estate and effects of erry Baylor, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admon >n all and singular the kindred and cred* tors of the said Jerry Baylor, deeased, that they be and appear before me, n the Court of Probate, to be held at ^airfield Court House, S. C., on the 17th Lay of March next after publication lereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to how cause, if any they have, why the said dministration should not be granted. Given under my. hand, this 3rd day of larch, Anno Domini 1884. Published on'the 4th day of March, 1884, a The News and Herald. . J. R-BOYLES, Mch 4-flxl ' Judge of Probate. >TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD." 3y J. R. BOTLJSS, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, C. D. Chappell hath made suit to me to grant him letters of .dministration of the estate and effects of ?hompson Chappell, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonsh all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Thompson Chappell, deeased, that they be ana appear before me, n the Court of Probate, to be held at ''airfield Court Houre, S. C., on the 5th lay of March 'next, after publication lereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to how cause, if any they have, why the said .dministration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 20th day of February, Anno Domini 1884. Published on the 21st day of February, 884, in The News and Hebald. J. R. BOYLES, Feb21-flx2 Judge of Probate. L4XE OF REAL ESTATE. By virtue of a Power of Sale in a mortage executed by Thompson Chappelle to onn &. awygert, D earing date tue zma [ay of February, 1882, and by the same, 'ohn S. Swygert, assigned to me, I will iffer for sale before the Court House door n Winnsboro, within the legal hours of ale, on MONDAY, the 24th DAT of 1ARCH, 1884, to the highest bidder, for /ASH, the following-described premises,, o wit: All that piece, parcel or tract of and, lying, being and situate in the Coun.. i ciaX. n y ui xairneiu aiiu oww ui oouiu i^aruiuia, :nown as the Mayo Place, containing ?WO HUNDRED ACRES, more or less, nd bounded by lands of R. T. Yarborougb, ohn J. Neil, James C. Curry and others, 'urchaser to pay for all necessary papers. C. D. CHAPPELLE. Mch 5-x3 . rOTHEPUBLIC! \ i rHE undersigned would rcspectnilly inform the citizens of Winnsboro and of Airfield generally, that he has opened a JLACKSMITH AND WHEELWRIGHT SHOP )n College street, east of the Railroad, vhere he will be glad to do all work in his ine at . . ^ VERY MODERATE PRICES. Special attention given to HORSESHOEING. Guns and Pistols Repaired in a SKILFUL HANNER. "ARK'S PATENT SAND AND MUD BANDS FOR SALE. B. T. MATTHEWS. Jan 22-fxlaw3m 1 Kimi OLO?BHsfGr THtSJiEAL STAIRS Invisible Atehitecture id a Jfeur England Parsonage. "Yes," she said, "our children are married and gone, and my husband and I sit by our winter fire much as we did before xiT . j- - _i i.1.- ~ xne Jitiie ones came ro wiuen wie circxe. Life is something 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 Heat morttr wirt/lAnrA/? ofAra ?'VAil AlVlil blig LUailJf TT 1IIUU 71 OWTt. A VU 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 inflight 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 desper- < ate struggle and I was given up to die. As 1 the crisisnad partially passed, my husband heard of the merits oi fAKKSS'S tonic as an invigorant in just such cases as mine. I took it and felt its good effects at once. It appeared to pervade 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.] . (adv.) RESTAURANT! tlUPOTT AVOTPDCJ _ ? iv^on yici JJIXO / J EVERY DAY. I BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO THE public that I have taken charge of the store one door north of that of Messrs. W. R. Doty & Co., where I shall conduct a FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT. ? All the delicacies in season will be kept on hand, and .will be served in the best 1 style. 1 I will al.?o keep on a good stock of i Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pipes, Canned 1 Goods, Etc. ? THE PUBLIC PATRONAGE IS RE- * QUESTED. - < l'K?DUKH ll KULD1. Jan 24-fx3m GOOD NEWS' We have 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 bakeryr 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 onr new ciuarters. and admire our I wares amid their beautiful surroundings. * If you don't buy we won't get mad, but if. t ymdojv will be glad. We intend tokeeptr^ng^n^we succeed in showing up a complete stockof^fejvelry, Watches, 3 Clocks, Spectacles, SilverwareTSil^i^88'. J China and Lamp Goods in Wimvsboro. ^ We will carefully repair all Watchcs, 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. 'WlelPlG Tine Cues" 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. Rakes, Hoes, Forks, Etc. Fresh Soda Crackers, Nic-Nacs, Mince Meat, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Grated g Pineapple, and other Canned Fruits and t Vegetables. Gordon & Dilworth's Pre- ? serves, in Glass. Wood and Paper Ware, * Paper Pans, Paper .Buckets, Biscuit Boards, a Clothers Bars, Iron Granite Ware. r COOK STOVES, with everything com- ; plate, at 513, $14, $16, $18," $20, $23, $25, I $30, $35, $50. Every one warranted when [ put up according to .'directions. I sell parts t and repairs for any Stove, Pipe, Pots, etc. ' Hubs, Rims, Spokes, Shafts, Poles^ Sin- {] gle Trees, all sizes always on hand. Wagon t Boxes. 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- e ter light. - J THE UNION CHURN I have sold for ? more than a year, and have no complaints, < which is a good record for a patent churn I: 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. OUMMINGS. < i a nr t it I? ai JL JJLJLi COMER STORE. BEST CREAM CHEESE, MACARONI and SODA CRACKERS. BUIST'S GARDEN SEED, IRISH POTATOES, for Planting and Eating1, ONION SETS, &c. LOVERS OF GOOD AND FINE CHEWING TOBACCO will plccse call at my store and sample j my stock. The PRICES I ASK ARE | SURE TO SELL THE GOODS. SPUING STOCK CF ZEIGLER \ BROTHERS' AND DAY STATE ] SHOES cxpected in :i few weeks. J Please bear this in mind and wait for the BEST. n ivcspeuuiuiy, J. 31. BEATY. CARPETS. ( Carpets and House Furnishing- Goods, The Largest Stock South of Baltimore, Moquet Brussels, 3-Ply and Ingrain Carpets, Bugs, Mats and Crumb Cloths, Window Shades, Wall Papers, Borders J and Lace Curtains, Cornice? and-Poles, { Cocoa & Canton Mattings, Upholstery, ] Dc^ravings, Chromos, Picture Frames. Write for Samples and Prices. "x. ii ii ri oc, workpn?i, AUUUOI^ , June30-txiy Is *r * . ' *- yz* l~i"? f ~ ''iimdtmmmSmS&Siiimti FOR SALE. j HOKE-MABiBi / Wliiffi Oalr ? Marii . If JLLAkU UUU <; 9*J M .. " - - 4 WAGONS. ALSO or STORE: SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, BACON, MEAL CORN, - > > DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, _ SHOES, INDUCEMENTS FOE CASH. CLTSSE G. DESPOBTES. WOMAN [gg ; BR, J. BRADHELD'S FEMALE REfiULATOR This famous remedy moet bsppOy m^et* -Jio demand of the age for woman1* peculiar and nnMionn flfficttans. It is a remedy for WOMAN ONLY, and 'or ONE SPECIAL CLASS of her ffisesses. It las pecifle for certain diseased coodltfora of the womb, end proposes to eo control the Menstrral Pancttaa is to regulate all the derangements and taggobeitte- ~~ ? rf Woman's ; MONTHLY SICKNESS. is proprietor claims for it no o^ier medical property; tnd to doobt the fact that this medicine does postively possess such controlling and regulating powers s singly to discredit the voluntary testimony of hoosandsof living witnesses who are to-day exaltpgfofrh<>iTTpgfrY?rinn hpalth ?trW? pBADFISLD'S pKTffftT,^ j^BGUL&TOB s strictly a vegetable compound, and is the product >f medical p^<tvo prflrfwi experience awards benefit of 3SUFFERING WOMAN! ?" ~? i is the studied prescription of a learned pbysidaa rhose specialty was WOMAN, and whose fame boame enviable and boundless because of his-wonder * 1 gnrr**8* in the treatment core ot female com* tefota. TEE REGULATOR is the GRANDEST SEStEDY known, and richly deserves its aaaei WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND, Secanse it controls a claaeof functions the "various of xrhirh more HI hwltt thwn iH other causes combined, and thus rescues heftrcm t long train of afflictions which sorely, embitter her Sfe, and prematurely end her existence. Oh! what a multitude of living witnesses can tesify to its charming effects. WOMAN! take to your confidence this PRECIOUS BOON OF HEALTH! twill relieve-you of neariy allthe complaints peea? gySoJd by all Druggists. ' ' ' Prepared ccly by DR. J. BRADFCELD. So>108 Graft Pryar Street. Ifltnto. 8b Wt 4 TELEGRAPH OPERATOR'S V/CN^-r FUL CURE. During the last five venr* I hav-i hcon J neatly with Ulooa Po:,?Kiin^. Uril mv?;> > *. ores in my ijostrifs and <ar-. I t > o- rvt:. aiown to the i.i--d:cal fraternity. v-'-mur r-.ii?. ? ... iccid'jnt I heard of S. S. *. slid <??' ?? 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A. adv with inf of t w v.'tmib. for >.vii<.:h 1 iad no ln.trj ' Alter IU U-stiSc i :u? atislled s!:c \v:H s-wit be eurrd. J. \\TUU (JUILI.IAX. ? [. D., Jlui?ys, S. C. $1000 IScvrard vriil be paid to any Chemist vho will Hud, on tie analjfL" of 1*30 bottlas S. S. ? me particle of Mercury, Iodide Pota&iiam, or an/ mineral stfjstance. f,? - V TH? SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 3, Atwxta. Ga. Write for a copy o f th littla book-free. *Onicl aM Easy Thousands of women over the land testify to the wonderfnicHects of this great rem- B edy; it will not only shorten laborand lessen I the intensity of pain and suffering beyond expression, bat better than all, it thereby I greatly diminishes the danger to life of both Bj mother and child. This great boon tosuf- H fering woman is Eoimes' Liniment, or I Mother's Friend. Prepared and sold by J. Ekadttzld, Atlanta, Ga. Sold by all 9 , . Druggists. Price $1.50 bottle. Sent byBspress on receipt of price. PATENTS ifDNN * C0^ of the Scmrrmc asckeicax, contlnne to act aa Solicitors tor Patents, Caveats. Trade Harks. Copyright*, for the United States, CanadaEngland, France, Germany, etc. Hand Book aboat raiciiu sent iree. inury-sc ven years- ein^ieuvo. Patents obtained thronxn MUNI* & CO. are noticed to the Sc'iKNTmc AjfZEiCAX, the largest, best, and ^ most widely drcnlated-adencflc paper.. $3J20a year. Weekly* Splendid engravings and Interesting information. Specimen copy of the Scientific American sent free. Address MDNK A CO.. SciRrmrcc AatzBXCAy Office. 261 Broadway, Kew Yorfc. WANTED. ^ ? - COTTONSEED! COTTONSEED!! . - ?S>gj| . ?? I will pay (15c.) fifteen cents cash per fnr 1ft ftftrt Pnchnlv sfirrvn npv COTTON SEED, delivered to me at this )lace before the first of next November. y rVill exchange Cotton Seed ileal for Cotion Seed. : < J. B. FKAZIEK, ?. Oct 17-x3m Strothers, S.C\ V