The Fairfield news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1881-1900, January 07, 1885, Image 4

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Pficjssi"- ' ~ "* ' " #!e2K&?;: -. _ THE FEDERAL BKE.4D BASKKT. - - - ?? Cleveland's Views About the Loaves and ! ;<??; . " Fishes. In reply Jo a letter from the "Civil , Service Reform League," of New York, Governor Cleveland wrote the i following letter: Albany, X. Y.? H December ?i, !S$-iv ) IIox. Geo. Wjt. Cuetis, President, etc. utar oir: xour couuuuiiicituwi, , dated December 20, addressed to me j on behalf of the National- l*:vil Service ] Reform League, has been m-cived-. That a practical reform in tlie civil; service is demanded is abundantly cs- j tablished by the fact tliat the statntc ! referred to such a result has boon -pass-! ed in Congress with the assent of both parties, and by the further fact that tiic | sentiment is generally prevalent among the people calling for a fair and honest enforcement of the law which ha.- thus been enacted. I regard myself pledged to this because my conception of true Democratic faith and public duty requires that this and all o.thcr statutes should be in good faith and without evasion enforced, and because in many ntterances made prior to my election a? President, approved bv the party to which I belong and wnich I have no disposition to disclaim, I have in effect promised the peopJethat this should be done. 1 am mindful ot the fact (o which yon refer, that many of our citizens fear that the recent party change in the National Executive may demonstrate that the abuses which haqe grown up in the jcivil service are incurable. I know that they are deeply rooted and that the spoils system lias been supposed to be intimately related to success in the maintenance of party organization, and 1 am not sure tliat those t " - who profess to be friends of this re form will stand firmly among its advocates when they find it obstructing X their way to patronage and place. But w fully appreciating the trust committed to my charge, no such consideration shall cause a relaxation on rav part of an iearnest effort to ' nforce this j There is a class of government posi which are not within the letter of the Civil Service Statute, are so connected wjjtk>fre policy of an administration That the removal ?!- therefrom of tht present incumbents in | positions shoald not be made during the terms for which they were ap* pointed solely on partisan grounds, ^? -and lor the purpose of putting in their places those' who were in political accord with the appointing power. But many now holding snch positions have forfeited all just claim to retention, because they have used their places for partisan purposes in disregard of their duty to the people, and because instead of being decent public servants they haye proved themselves offensive partisans and unscrupulous manipulators of local party management. The lessons of the past should be unlearned, and such officials, as well as their successors, should taught that efficiency, fitness and devotion to duty, are the conditions of their continuance in pubIicplace, and that a quiet and unobtrusive exercise of individual political ' right is the reasonable measure of their party service. % 'J If I were addressing none but party friends I should deem it entirely proper to remind them that, though the coming administration is to be Democratic, a due regard for the people's interest does not permit faithful parfy work to be always regarded by appointment to office and to say to them that while Democrats may expect all proper con federation, not embraced within- Hie Civil .Service rules will be based upon scf&cient inqniry as to fitness instituted by those charged with tliat duty, ' rather than upon persistent importunity or self-solicited recommendations M , on behalf of candidates for appointment. Yours very truly, Grovek Clevkland. Paymaster Smyth Sarrendars. Washington, January 2.?PaymasIcr W. H Smyth, who disappeared from Savannah, Ga., with ?.3,500 of Government money, arrived here today and surrendered himself to the Paymaster General. lie fumed ever' $5,150 of the money taken ami lifs December pay, $250. A friend paid $100 j _ making the faH amount, $5,500. Major ! Smyth says he went oiF on a spree and kneV iK>thii^ofi4>i?^5!To"irfiTl he nearly reached New York on the steamer, where he^arrived yesterday. He im ?^^^^SStea?*:wtt*64iafcely telegraphed his clerk that he wouid-: return immediately, -but afterwards concluded to come to "Washington and report to the Paymas tcr General. It is assumed thak bec retary Lincoln will at present decide only the question whether Smyth shall be placed under arrest at once, or - allowed to visit his family in Albany, N. Yn pending further aetion by the \Var Iteparfcment. It seems to be the general opinion that he will be either compelled to resign or submit to a. court-martial, as the jeopardizing of" pob.'ic funds cannot be countenanced. A Sensation at a Chicken Fight, Faisbusk, Ga., December 31.?On Christmas day, in the Sand town District of Campbell county, a difficulty arose at a chicken shooting. Among those present were Mr. I>~. D. Doyal, his sons, Ed. and G. H. Doyal, and a grand-soo.^ A negro named Bill ' Oliver struck Ed. Doval over the head c . . with a stick. D. D. Doyal came upou the scene, and was called upon by Bailiff Turner to assist in commanding the peace. H requested Oliver to lay ? down his stick ami leave, whereupon Oliver threw down his. rock and struck Doyal a heavy blow; in the face, knocking him down. In' failing he struck the back of his head against a rock, producing concussion of the . brain, from which he died Saturday.' Oliver is still at large. Mr. Doyal, the dead man, was 67 years old, and* was " a quiet, sober mam IleJiad been,married three times, his second wife being a sister of Governor Smith, and his - thJrd Trife the step-mother of Governor Bovnton. He was the father of Col. .Trvhr> TV Tlftinl. nf.Tnneshnm. nnd nl.cn ^ " of Alf. Boyal. . .. ' r A Fanatic's Crime. Poktlakd, Oregon, December 30.? Near Chehalish, Wyoming Territory, on the line of the " Northern Paeific Railroad, night -before last, William Poarson, a well-to-do farmer, who is a believer in spiritualism, imagined that V i he received ait-bvder .from the high power to, kitf-hte infant child. This he did wiilCc tuuritfier. "When he had finished"ljer3howc& what he had done to who is also a spiritualist. He Hte&iY said if she woriid cut her throat he. would do the same. Both were ftH&d" yftsterday half frozen with tlieir Croats cut, -Sut. not yet dead. Pearson has recovered sufficiently to state^hat is above related. He "and his%ife will probably die. Dynamiters at "Work. CoLCitBus, Ohio, january 2.?The j D/5pdfcfe*speciaI says: A mub fired j the pistol tunnel on the Shawnee Di- j visionpf the Baltimore and Ohio Road this morning and nearly thirty feet i have caved in;- necessitating the transfer of passengers. The gnaw! was run out by the mob and it is thought that dynamite was used. Loss to the company will reach thousands of dollars. Jatnes O'Donnell was arrested at Newark while arranging for the transportation of arms to those engaged in firing \ and destroying the property. j WASHINGTON MATTERS. Eiiibantc I'rpparation* for the I nuujrnral Ceremonies--The J5;ill to be tli? Grandtst Affair on ljwnnl. Washixctox, January 1.?The Inauguration Committee desire that organizations, either military or civic, intending to visit Washington on the 4th of March next, should communicate to the committee the number of persons included in the organization, the intended Stopping* place, and other particulars, s-> that the position in the line of the procession may be reserved for them, and other necessary arrangements made. The Committee on Public Order cxnrcss ?. -determination to S have Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the While House cleared of all vehicles and obstructions on the 4th of the March, so that the procession may not be thrown, into disorder Spectators will be confined to the sidewalks. The committee state that the inaugural ball will be made aprominent feature of the occasion, and it is expected to surpass auyfhing of the kind ever attempted in this country. "Work is progressing rapidly on the Pension building, and the grand ball room will undoubtedly be completed in season. The court of the building, which will be roofed over to form a ball room, is 319 feet iu length by 114 feet in width, surrounded by three tiers of corridors twenty-two feet in width. The magnificent structure affords opportunity for decorations of the most striking, and elaborate description, which the committee guarantee shall be provided. It is estimated that 15,000 guests can be accommodated, but the number of tickets will be limited to 12,000. Quite a lively contesi is in progress between the musical organizations of the country for the honor of furnishing music for the ball. Dodsworth's Band of New York, the Germania, Orchestra of Philadelphia and the Marine Band of this city are the most prominent competitors. The commit^ tee has practically decided Ur nave three bands?one stgii?TCunj the centre of the hallJb?**Tnc dance music and th??iW?1t>l ""promenade music. A DESPERATE STRUGGLE. i Mistaken for n Burglar, a Man's Watch Stops a Lullet ant! Saves His Life. Chicago, December 31.?Dr. Edward Prentice is a popular veterinary surgeon and has an office at No. 195 'Michigan avenue. He has been acting strangely, it is said, for the past few days. . About 11.30 o?clock last night he "entered the First National Bank as the janitor, Charles Brandt, was sweeping out, and declared he wanted a sum of money he had locked up in one of the vaults. The janitor informed him it was too late to get his money fr\ AAmu i?"? fV\ft m/Mm, iiuu UU?i?tU mm LV vvaig Xki Ciiw iuvi ii- . ing. At this Prentice becamcenraged. Officer Nash of Pinkerton's detective foree, attempted to eject him, but Prentice struck Nash a powerful blow, knocking him down, and then leaped toward Brandt. The latter, thinking he faced a bank robber, pointed his revolver and tired just as Prentice sprang forward. The bullet struck a gold watch in Prentice's vest pocket and dropped to the floor, not inflicting a scratch. Officers Cox and Dully arrived at .this juncture, and with the assistance of the other two men held Prentice a prisoner until the arrival of the patrol wagon. As the party drove to the armory Prentice wrenched his hands loose, and seiziug Sergeant Bohon by the neck and choked him until he* was helpless. The police rained their clubs on him and it required four men to make him relinquish his grasp. Prentice had 8300 on his person, and is evidently insane. I A Town Nearly Swept Away. Medford, January 2.?By the break-. I in?f of the Vaiirs mill-dam here, a great body of water which it held back came sweeping: down Front street, and what was once a fine avenue is now j the bed of a liver, which rushes over, an incline into the lower part _of?Hie town, where a large nnftiberxff houses liave been swept awa>V A hard frost has caused icp-td torni and somewhat irnpcdo-rtie How of water through the I uroken darn; but if strong west winds blow, in thenext day or two, it is feared that it will blow the waters of Georgian Bay into the town and sweep the place before it. Haudsorae dwelling places have been carried away by the flood, and spots "that were yesterday finely cultivated orchards and gardens, are now barren wastes. The fine bridge across the stream has been destroyed and Vaiti's mill has been dam as:eci almost beyond repair. It is im possible to estimate the extent of damage done so far. * Death of Georgia's Oldest Editor. Cakteksville, Ga., December 30.? Mr. 0. II. C. Willingham, editor of the Free Press, died this morning at 10 o'clock, at his residence in this city. Mr. Willingham was one of the ablest journalists in the State, and during his eventful life made a reputation as a fearless, concise and bold writer. His illness which preceded his death was long and trying, but with that patience which was'such a characteristic of his life,.lie bore the pain until death came to his relief. Mr. Willingbam was fifty-six years of age. He passed his life and met his cteath in the same State in which lie was born. He began life an unknown, untutored boy, but died with a name known throughout Geor gia. ' .?*** ' . j An Innocent Karthquake. Wasiiixgtox, Jail nary 3.?A good many people in this city and hi the adjoining counties in Virginia and Maryland are convinced that they felt an earthquake shock about half-past nine o'clock last night. It did not attract general" attention, bat there seems to be no doubt that a slight disturbance of the earth occurred at that time. Reports from the vicinity of Frederick, Maryland, indicate that the shock was more generally observed there than in any other locality in this section. Nobody was hurt, however, and no damage was done. Laconia, N. H., January 3.-A shock of earthquake lasting half a minute was felt in Laconia Friday night. It passed from north to south ana was accompanied by a^rnmbliug sonrrd. Scrofula. Are any members of your family thus afflicted? Have they scrofulous swellings of the glands? Have they any scrofulous sores or ulcers? If so. and it should be neglected, the' peculiar taint, or poison, may deposit itself in the substance of the lungs, producing consumption. Look well to the condition of your family, and if thus afflicted, give the proper remedy without delay. But use .that which makes absolu'e cures in the shortest space of tinv?. The unerring finger of public opinion points to B. B. B. as the most wonderful remedy for Scrofula ever known. You need not take eur word?you need not know our names? merit is all you seek. Ask your neighbors, ask your druggist, ask or write to those who'sive their certificates and be convinced that B. B. B. is the quickest and most perfect Blood Purifier ever before known. * Cold Weather in the West. Helena, Montana, January S.? The thermometer here has re^istered^ ???? i/stir f/w Thp' VU ? IW IUI UiV iUv'W bu?vv ?? vv.w. storm has been very severe, and the stock are suffering much. Many cases of exposure andSeath have been reported. This is the -longest spell of such severe cold weather experienced in this section for years. The first letup came yesterday and has inateriaHy increased business. t4 % BBHBEsEass^ ; -Ji mm ma?????an* ' AN IOWA tTNCHIXCf. A Man is Taken From Jail, Tried by Mock Jury and Hung?He Pleads Innocent to liie Last. Otti mwa, roiva, December SO.? Pleasant Anderson was htwg by eight masked men las' night, near the town of Blakesbarg, in this county, fifteen j miles west of here. The canses which Iod to the lynching are as follows: In November, ISSo, near Blakcsbnrg, Cliris McAllister was murdered at his residence. A few months thereafter Pleasant Anderson was arrested for murder, and finally was tried one year ago at Okaloosa, the trial lasting two wrceks. There was a strong array of circumstantial evidence against him, hnt l>f? wfia Tlif mnrir.firm prevailed at Biadcnsburg that he was guilty. A bad feeling lias prevailed and last night he was seized at the house of his" father-in-law, taken in a sled to a school house, a mock trial was had before a jury of eight men, and by them he was sentenced to be hung. Nearly a hundred persons had gathered at the school house, among -whom Anderson seemed to have no friends, and at about half past ten last night they led him to the scene of the murder of'McAllister and hung him to a limb of a cottonwood tree. He protested his innocence to the last. The body was left hanging for over two hours and was finally taken down by order of a magistrate who went to th'e scene of the tragedy, and a coroner sent for. From the temper of the crowd it was evident that jhev would brook no interference. a> , THE COTTON CROP. The Department at Washington Estimates a Yield below tbe Average, or About 575SO,OOO Bales. Washington. December 30. ? Tbe December report of the Department 01 Agriculture upon the cotton-product, indicates a smaller vield than the reHmrrcrnts couHTtrdrnrOctober. The October average was'74,- gainst 68 in 11883, 82 in the great harvest -of 1882, and 66 in ths disastrous season of 1881. Returns of the condition in October and of the product in December have been unusually divergent tills year. The first indicated a larger crop than last year, the latter a product slightly less, or about 98 per cent. The com: parative decline is in the States west of Alabama. A comparison with last year is as follows: North Carolina, 100; South Carolina, 107; Georgia, 101: Florida, 103; Alabama, luo; Mississippi, 9i; Louisiana, 98; Texas, 89; Arkansas, 99; (Tennessee, 101. Applying these facts to our figures for the crop ofl8S4,*thev indicate a product of 398,000 bales ih [ North Carolina, 502,000 in South Carol inv, 790,000 in Georgia, 60,000 in Florida, 661,000 in Alabama, 846,000 in Mississippi, 480,000 in Louisiana, 993,000 in Texas, 513,000 in Arkansas, and 31-4,000 in Tennessee. The remaing territory will probably give about 50,000 bales. This makes au aggregate of 5,580,000. These figures are provisional and may be slisrhtly modified by future returns. It is pos| sible that "general disappointment at the outcome of the middle and top crop has made the December returns unusually conservative, but it is certain ibat the rate ofyield will be much below the average. " v ... r Enforcing: A^icultural Liens. An Act authorizing Trial Justices k) issue warrants for the enforcement iJL^nuuuui ui xjitiu in cases. Section 1. That when any person shall have made advances for agricultural purposes and shall have secured a lien upon the crop or crops of the person to whom such advances maybe made, according to the provisions of law relating to agricultural liens, and the amount of such advances do not exceed one hundred dollars, it shall be lawful for any one Trial Justice of the -county4n which such lien-is indexed, upon "the production of said lien, and proofs required in cases where clerk? of the court may issue warrants, to issue his warrant directed to a constableor the sheriff of the county, requiring him to seize said crops, and. after dne notice sell the same for cash and apply the net proceeds thereof, or so much thereof as may be necessaryf in extinguishment of said lien: Provided, that if the person to whom such advances have been made shall give notice in writing ten days after such seizure, accompanied with an affidavit to the effect that the amount claimed is not justly cme, men me irnu jnsuce issuing the warrant shall, at the expiration of twenty days, decide an'issue which shall be made up, in wliich the person who may have made such advances shall be the action. Sec. 2. That every landlord leasing lands for agricultural purposes shall have the right to enforce his lieu for rent in the"same manner, upon" the same conditions and subject to the same restrictions as are herein provided for persons making advances for agricultural purposes. Sec. 2. That this Act.shall not be so construed as to prevent Clerks of CouPt of the several comities of the State from issuing warrants to enforce agricultural liens in all cases now provided for by law. A Dariajj Robbery. Wilmington, Del., January 3.?A special dispatch gives the particulars of a'train robbery in the regular* Missouri or Iowa fashion on the Baltimore Central Hail road last night. The road is part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, and inns iu a round aboat way from Percyville, on the Susquehanna River, to Philadelphia. Two unknown men boarded the train at a way-station and after it started they attacked the passengers and demanded tlieir money or their lives. The principal loser was Geo. . Garry, editor of the Northeast otur, wnvui tncy uuiupeiieu tu suneui der a valnabte watch and chain. After several passengers bad been plundered the robbers dicovered signs of a returning presence of mind among the travelers and they ran to the platform and jumped off while the train was in [ motion. Its speed is never very high and they escaped without injury". ? Off for Canada. Lkxingtojt, Ky., January 3.?James G. Scrugham, teller and assistant cashier of the Lexington City National Bank, has defaulted for about $40,000, and fled to Canada. He has been swindling many in small sums for months and covering his tracks by false entries in the books; he only fled when the bank examiner got a man to examine the books on its application " ? 1 L ? i. lor twenty years' renewm 01 cuanei*. Scrngham had bet heavily on Blaine and also speculated in stocks, losing heavily. He has two children that he left here. lie was a member of the Maine Street Chnrch. fie left a note for the bank examiner saying: "I am $37,000 short, and am off for Canada. You needn't look for me nor the money." t * A Town Burned f>y an Incendiary. Looansfort, Ixd., December 30.? For the second lime,in two years Kentland, Newton county, in this State was Visiceu dv a disastrous iuu yesieiuay morning.* It originated in the business section and was not controlled until nearly every shopjand store room had been wiped "ont. The loss is estimated at from $40,000 to $50,000, mostly covered by insurance. The disaster was caused by an incendiary. ; \ : . ;: . - . THE XEWOfiLE-OS EXHIBITION Some Di>?iuictuis Rumors Concerning: Its Financial Position. Xkw Okj.kass, -december 31.?The attendance al the Exposition grounds to-day was. not larjge^ and to-night> although iL hud been announced that the grounds would he kept open till 12 o'clock, they were almost deserted at dark, and the promised programme of New Year's "Eve festivities was aban- ! doned. Throughout the day tiic most | alarming rumors have been current concerning the finances of the Exposition management.' It is reported that the clerks in the Deportment of Installation were given notice this morning that after to-night they might remain in the service if they choose, bnt at their own risk as.to the payment of their salaries. Some of the employes resigned upon this announcement, thus seriously crippling a branch of the service which was already inadequate to meet the demands of the exhibitors. Director General Burke has made a formal request to exhibitors to make the management good for the SCO,000 advanced for freights, on their account. Tliis^ money has been dne for several weeks, and is badly needed for current expenses. THE SPANISH EARTHQUAKE. Further Particulars of the Disaster-Tl.e People Moving: by Thousands. Madrid, January i.?It is probable that King Alfonso will visit Andalusia, to personally inquire into the condition of the earthquake sufferers. Government delegates are, visiting-, ihe scenes to afford relief to the sufferers. They fotmd the roads knee deep in mud. Terrible gales have passed over the half-ruined villages. .The delegates caused the bodies of those Mfcled by the earthquakes to be iuter^pf; Alb.unuelas presented an appalling sight. Half of the town is completely ruined, the chr'ches, the con vent andthe town hall were all thrown to the ground, and the inhabitants are gathered outiside the town, where they are shivering around fires. "Women and: children arc huddled togetlier in carts and wagons. Sixty wounded-persons are in temporary ambulances.- One hun dred and ninety-two corpses have been taken from the nuns-and'active efforts are being taken (o recover the others. The Mayor and sevoral wealthy residents arc among the vietrtns! The Mayor's wife remained buried waist deep ill the ruins for eighteen hours. Many persons were-re^cced :i 1 ive after being buried for twetrtv-six hours. Some were half crazed' with fright; Piteous cries were heard-in the ruins for twenty-four hours, but- it was impossible to render them any assistance. The troops have siuoe brought provisions for the needy.- -Similar tales are told of a disaster at AH&ma, where the scenes arc described as: fanastic and wierd. The inhabitairts -Spring the1 day wander about their rumed:.homes risking their lives in their endeavors to save something from- the wreck; They remain at;night in an'impoverished camp of cart's, tents and sheds. All around the ruined town lower show-clad mountains, a picture altogether striking and impressive.1 The hock at Granada lawi night was more severe than any since Thursday. The people were afraid to remain in their houses and occupied the streets all It beinir the tenth shock since Thursday, the panic already prevailing among- the people Was greatly Increased. Ten thousand- persons' left tlfe city yesterday. it- Madrid, January 2.-?Shocks of earthquake were again experienced at Albania last night. The-town is in ruins. A panic prevails among the inhabit ants of Antequora, twentyeight miles northwest -r-iof Malaga, where shocks have already been felt. Earthquake shocks were -felt at Granada, Malaga, JQieija an&Algarrobo last night and the pame- 'among the' peoole is unabated. A.: numberof towns and villages have been completely destroyed and their inhabitants have deserted them. Maaty-persons sleep in railway carriages;- A royal decree has been issued, ordering that a national subscription be mafiefcir the relief of the sufferers. Public^ officials will contribute one day's pay each. Bv this means aloue it is expected that $200,000 will be raised. Spanish An? bassadcrs, Ministers and.Corisuls in all countries will also open subscriptions, : j*i. f" fi / Malarial Poison.Having spent much of my time for the past three years In or neaa Albany, Ga., I had gradually absorbed malaria into my system, and niygeueral health was completely broken-down-; this poison culminated last November iira congestive chill, and-1 was cojjfinectto the bed and Jionse .for live-months; was treated bv'the best physicians, by all the approved methods with nb benefit; my health was aw ftrHy* broken down; my skin almost-as^ yellow as apnmpkin; a thick heavy coat on my tongue; no appetite: and iti a miserable fix generally: I was induced'in April last to take Swift's Specific, and the first few doses convinced"me that it was what I needed. I continued until I had taken several bottles, and am a well man, the poison has all been driven out of my system by. Swift's Specific, and I have gained thirty pounds in weght. C. M.; C^akk, Agent Southern Life Insurance Co., A?irtt,fo fio ' 3. ^TJLlIULJUlj UU. Treatment of Caueer. * For twenty years I have suffered from a cancer on tbeL.side of my neck near the shoulder, and exhausted the ' whole catalogue of remedies without any relief. The cancer grooving worse dl the time,'the \v hole; upper partof my body became stiff andful Iof pain. i had virtually lost tbe. nse of both arms, my general health: had broken dpwn and I saw* it was only a question of time when life itself would be destroyed. In this condition, I commenced the use of Swift's Specific. The first bottle relieved me of the stiff> -? <V?A haaL' flia 'rfftVo mo ItCdd HI tuu iltUUj 4>1IV ovvvuu ^wrv iuv perfcct v.a? of my arms, and I feel strong and well in every way: " I am a poor man but I would not take $5,000 fov the good I have experienced with Swift's Specific. I believe it will force ont all the poison and cnre' me. W. R. Robinson, Davisboro, Ga. The Swift Specific Co.; Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. New York Office, 159 W. 23d St., between 6th and 7th Avenues. Philadelphia Office, 1205 Chestnnt St. * . Panic in a Court Boom. Akron, O., December 30.?Yesterday at the hearing in the case of Watt Henrv, charged with wife murder, - " i 1 :.. ?-u^? a great crowu was m aiicxiuauoc ?v ucn some one noticed that the middle wall of the building was giving way. A panic immediately ensued and mam' persons were jostled and braised severely, but the court was finally cleared without any fatalities. The "wall is still settling siid a collapse of the entire building is momentarily expected. Lnla Hurst a Failure. The Daily jfTews says: If Miss Liflss^nrst is possessed of a force other thanSnuscular or nervous she failed to exhibiNit last night to a lar^e audience gathered in Central Music Hall. She failed xin nearly all her performances, aii'd it waiiy apparent that an} man of/owiinary strength and nervous force conlS perform tricks which she attempted. jnpii | SOUTH CABOEIXA'S COXDITIOX. ~ So far as Crops, Labor and Cr.dit an* Con| cernetl--A K<-vic\v of {Jit? Kushirss Sanation. Ciiaulestox, S. ('., December 31.? I Speektl reports to the 2?cu\s-find Courier describe I he agricultural and business propects throughout South Carolina as encouraging. In" view of the short crops of the- past two seasons the farmers an:l merchants na\e mot engagements promptly ami are moving cautiously in making arrangements for tlte new year. There i* no scarcity of labor, (bspite local emigration of colored people, ami the prospect is that much attention will be given to raising provisions for home consumption. The people generally will live down to the lowest possible income, and so i be in condition to reap the full benefit I of better t imes which are expected, or to bear with little damage the continuance of the industrial depression. Crimes and Casualties. Wilmington, N. C.; January L?A well dressed stranger was found dead with his throat cut-on the opposite side of the Cape Fear River from* this city. A knife covered with blood was lying near the man's side and on his peivon were found a gold watcl?f$50 in money aud a check-book of the Second National Bank showing deposits of $250. He hail a cork leg. Cleveland, Ohio, January 1.?Ruth Gill, -the little daughter of John Gill, a prominent grocer, was accidentally shot and killed by a five-year-old companion namecf Walter Grosshar. They were playing with a revolver. New Orleans, January 1.?A special from Franklin says: John Bald win, the philanthropist, died suddenly on Sunday morning. Baldwin was "the founder of :i ooHl'ge-at hif>; former home 111 Ohio and of Baldwin Seminary in this parish, largely endowing both institutions. * . A Wisconsin Vendetta. Madisox, Wis., January John .Schligen, president of the Madison Saloon Keepers' Association, has brought two ten thousand dollar suits against ;Johfi ATe;i, chief of the Law and Order League and the late Prohibition candidate for 'Jongvcs*, and Estes Wilson, a well knowir citizen. Schligen alleges that Alan charged in a public speech that he Had incited a mob to violence against i he Law and Order League In the streets. Wilson is accused of having had Schligen falsely arrcsled and tried fur mobleadership. These suits reopen the war oflast spring between the Law arid Order League and the saloon keepers, and will be bitterly fought, with promiuent counsel on both sides. .-"jr. ... Cotton 3Ilils Resuming Work. BAtmioiiE, January s.?The cotton mills atr:WoodbuE$*, Baltimore county, with the . .exception of Draid'-mill of Gambrill & Co., were in operation | yesterday a-nd the future prospects are said to be getting brighter. The Meadow mill of Messrs., Hooper, which has been running only to part of its capacity since last spring, started up yesterday in full operation, taking on a number of hands. The Druid mill of Gambrill & Co., which has for a,long time been running only twentyseven hoprs a week, it is said, will resume, on full time with all its machinery on the fifty of the moth. ?Some say "Consumption can't be cured.'' Ayers Cherry Pectoral, as proved by forty year's experience, will cure this disease when not already advanced beyond the reach of medical aid. Even-then its use affords very great relief, and i-isnres refreshing sleep. A Rush of Corn to 3Iarkot. Chicago, January 3.?An Omaha special savs the movement of corn from Nebraska, and especially from tbe vancv, lias oegun us earnest, iuiu the volume now going to the various markets is something remarkable. The Burlington and Missouri River and Union -Pacific Railroads are unable to meet the demands made for cars. The reasons for this is that the. farmers can hold on no longer, being obliged to soil to pay taxes and meet current expenses. A heavy movement in wheat is expected in a few days. The Washington ZVIormment. Washington', December 30.?Arrangements for the dedication of Washington monument are progressing rapidly The commis~:o? appointed by Co'ngress to arrang. itable ceremonies, have extended a. general invitation to the military, Masonic and civil organizations (the latter not to carry any emblems of political character) to participate. y . General Shejrman, who has been selected as marshal of the day, requests all organizations intending to take part in the procession to notify him at the earliest possible moment, so that proper places in the column may be assigned to them. - ~ ' "" The Swollen Susquehanna Wilkesbarre, Pa., January 2.? Daring- last night the Susqnehanna River rose rapidly, and this morning the water is twenty-one feet above low water mark. The ice has again gorged near Kanticoke, and volumes of water are pouring through the low lands on the west side of the river. Railroad and all other communication between here and Kingston is entirely cut off, and travel to any point on the -Delaware, Lackawapnu and Western Railroad is Impossible, except by boats. Farmers living near the west bank of the river arc moving their cattle thrs morning to safer places. The New Orleans Exposition. New.Oblkans, January 3.?As one of the beneficial results of the clear pleasant wcatner tne attenaance at me exposition took a fresh boom, and of all those present none were more cheerfnl than the exhibitors. Interviews with the foreign exhibitors show them to be almost nnanimons in their satisfactory reports relative to the progressive condition of affairs. The home exhibitors echo their sentiments. The exposition has taken a big boom. Illinois Winter Wheat CropChicago, December 30i?A special dispaich to the Journal, from Spring ? ? ? xT- -i- - ?> 1.^ Held, ins., say iniii me lutiuvuuuug report of the Illinois department of agriculture shows the area of the growing crop of winter wheat in Illinois is 2,347,000 acres, or a decrease of 405,000 acres from the previous seeding. The condition-of the growing crop is fair. The Cotton Supply. New York, Jatfhaiy 3.?The total visible supply of cotton for the world is 3,094,253 bales, of which 2,629,053 fire American, against 3,444,671 bales, and 2,893,871 bales respectively last year. The recepts at all interior towns are71,726 bales; receipts from plantations 14,048 bales. The crop in sight is 4,329,644 bales. To anybody who has disease of throat or lungs, we will send proof that Piso's Cure 'for Consumption has cured the same complaints in oraier cases. Address, * E. T. Hazeltine, Warren, Pa t x mffr-fmrv-wm" JM'Um?v^rwmamemmmaat6Km j" - PRESIDENT ARTHUR'S LAST. A TJrilli.int Reception, But Devoid of Incident. Washington*, Janury 1.?The reception at the White Mouse lo-ilay, President Arthurs last, was more than usually brilliant, but beyond that circumstance, was devoid of incident. The decorations of the house were simple but tasteful, and were almost entirely of ferns, palms and cut flowers from the While House conservatory. The full Marine Band, stationed in the vestibule, furnished the music. The President stood in his usual place in the blue parlor, surrounded by the wives of his Cabiuet officers and" thos? of a few Senators and Representatives, and his sister, Mrs. McElrov. The programme was carried out promptly, and by :i quarter past 2 o'clock the President was out of doors on horseback. ?A serious riot occurred Dallas, Ga., on Christmas day, in which several persons were seriously hurt. Mr. Chestnut, the town marshal, was fired upon and dangerously beaten over the head with pistols by four members of the Christian family. Wan-ants have been issued for the arrest of the desperadoes. ?Police Lieutenant Miller, of Cincinnati, has heen sentenced in the United States Court to twelve months imprisonment for interfering with yoters. ?'The armories of the National Guard in Chicago arc all guarded at nights. It is stated that 200 socialists armed with breechloaders are drilling ! niorhflv. "'o .* - No sufferer from any scrofulous disease, who will fairly try Averts Sarsaparflla, need despair of a'cnre. It will purge the blood of all impnritie?, thereby destroying the germs from which "scrofnla is developed, and. will < infnse new life and vigor thronghont the whole physical organization. i i I Warren Leund, , whom everybody knows as the successful I manager of tie ) Largest Hotel Enterprises of America, says that while a passenger from j i New York on board a ship going around Cape ] Horn, In the early days of emigration to Cal ifornia, he learned tbat one of the officers of the vessel had cored himself, daring the toy age, of an obstinate disease by the nso of Ayers Sarsaparilla. i Since then Mr. Lela>*d has recommended j AVer's Saesapakilla in many similar cases, and he has never yet heard of its fail Some years ago one cl Mr. Lelaxd's farm J; laborers bruised Lis leg. Owing to the bad ? state of Lis blood, an ugly scrofulous swelling or lump appeared on tLe injured limb. Horrible itching of tLe skin, with burning and darting pains through tLe lump, made life almost intolerable. TLe leg became enormously enlarged, and running ulcers formed, discharging great quantities of extremely offensive matter. Ko treatment was of any avail until tho man, by Mr. Ltxaxd's direction, was supplied with Ayee's Saesapahilla, which allayed tLe pain and irritation, Lealed tLe sores, removed tLe swelling, and completely restored tLe limb to use. Mr. Lelaxd Las personally used Ayer s Sarsaparilla for Bhemnaiism, with entire success; and, after careful observation, declares that, in -Lis belief, there is no "medicine in tLe world equal to it for tLe cure of Liver Disorders, Gout, the effects of Ligli living, Salt Shewn, Sores, Eruptions, and all-the - various forms of blood diseases.' We Lave Mr. Lelasd's permission to invite all wLo may desire f urtLer evidence in regard TVttXror* ftf ! arm's Saesa?: jsiilla. to see him personally either at his mammoth Ocean Hotel, Long Branch, or at the popnlar Leland Hotel, Broadway, 27th and 28th Streets, New York. Mr. Lexasd's extensive knowledge of the . good done by this unequalled oradlcator of blood poisons^nables him to gi?e Inquirers ranch valuable information. PSZPASEDB? DrJ.C.Ayer&Co., Lowell. Miss, ; Sold by all Draggirt*; 91, six bottles tor 9S. MOTHER! AZE YOU r 11 W f I I I k I L' I VWIUl iljiji uiacascj(TC-. i -LtU U JjxjjIiU culiar to your gentle sex? * ? If so, to you we brings tidings of comfort and great Joy. You can BE CURED and restored to perfect health by using Bra&fiel&'s Female Regulator! It is a special remedy for all disease pertaining to the womb, and any intelligent woman can cure herself by following the directions. It is especially efficacious in cases of suppressed or painful menstrua tion, in whites and partial prolapsus. It affords immediate relief and permanently restores the menstrual function. As a remedy to -be used during that critical period known as "Change of Life," this invaluable preparation has no rival. SATED HER lilFJS! . Eidge, McIntosh Co., Ga. Dk. J, Biudfield?Dear Sir. I have token several bottles of your Female Regulator for falling of the womb and other diseases combined, of sixteen standing, and I really believe I am cured entirely, for which please accept my heartfelt thanks and most profound gratitude. I know your medicine saved my life, so you see I cannot speak too highly in its favor. I have recommended it to several of my friends who are suffering as I was. Yours very respectfully, _ 3IRS. W. E. STEBBIJN5. Our Treatise on the "Health and Happiness of Woman" mailed free. BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta, Ga. Sepl3fxLly The undersigned takes pleasin informing the people of Fairfield County and the traveling public that he , has taken charge of the WDTNSBORO | 1 J HOTEL, and is now prepared to reeeive 3 I both permanent and transient boarders. The building lias just been repainted and put in first-rate condition throughout. The table -will be supplied with the best , that the local and neighboring markets i afford, and no pains will be spared to in- ! sure the comfort of guests. - ! A Sample IJoom is provided, convenient- ' ly arranged for the use of Commercial Travelers. TERMS REASONABLE. A share $f the public patronage is re- 1 spectfully solicited. < A. F. KOODDIG. Proprietor. Sep6fxtf - ' * - _ - *>' reeumatismT Although a practitioner"of near twenty years, my mother inflnencedme to procure B. B. B. former. ShC'-Haa bwn-congned to ier bed several months with Rheamatlsn which had stubbornly resisted all the osnal remedies. Within twenty-four hoars after commencing ; B. B. B. I observed marrtu relief. She has ( Just commenced her third bottle and ia nearly as active as ever; and has been in the front ! yard with "raie m hand," cleaning nj*. Her improvement is trnly wonderful and immensely 1 gratifying. C. H. MONTGOMERY, M. D. j Jacksonville, Ala., Jane #, ISSi. KIDNEY TROUBLE For over six years I have been a terrible sufferer frem a troublesome kidney complaint, for the relief of which I have spent over $250 witheut benefit;- the most noted so-called remedies proving failures. The use of one single bottle of B. B. B. has been marvelous, giving more relief than all other treatment i combined. Itiaaquick core, wnileothers, if they cure at all, are in the distant future. C. H. KOBEBTS, Atlanta Water Works. Scrofula. Dr. L.A/Guild, of Atlanta, who owns a largo nnrserv and vineyard, has a lad on his place- *. Trtio was cured of a stubborn case of Scrofula, with one single bottle of B. B. B. Write to hist about the case. .* Frank Joseph, H5 Jones street, Atlanta, has a son who had a sloughing, scrofulous nicer oftheaeck, sad hadtost Me hair and eye-tig&V ? no relief. One bolfe of B. B. B? healed the ulcer, eradicated the poison from his blood, restored his eye-sight, and placed him on the road to health. AboekflHedwithwGnderful proof from the Teiy DCSE cms 01 ciMifiiriin, juu iCVVHIUK.mwr- ? 3ons from the leading Drag Trade ol Atlanta, | mailed free to any address. 3. B. B. only a, ; yejffoi4 and is working wonders, large bat- | ble $1.0C or sis^oy $S.0C. Sold by Drnjsistt Expressed os receipt of price. blood balm co., Atlanta, G* ?r- : Charlotte, Columbia & Ausrasta JLTu ] SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 12, 3 18S4?Eastern Standard Time. GOING NORTH. NO. 53, MAIL AND EXPRESS. Leave Augusta. 9.05 a. m. Leave W. C. &. A. Junction 1.12 p. m. Arrive at Columbia .1.22 p. m. Leave Columbia. 1.32 p. m. Leave Killian's 1.58 p. m. Leave Bly thewood 2.13 p. m. Leave Rldgewsy. 2.34 p. m. Leave Simpson's 2.47 p. m. Leave Winnsboro 3.02 p. m. Leave White Oak. 3.22 p. in. Leave Woodward's .3.43 p. m. Leave Blackstock 3.50 p. m. Leave Cornwall's 3.58 p. m. Leave Chester. 4.17 p. m. Leave Lewis' 4.32 p. m. Leave Smith's 4.40 p. m. Leave Rock HilL 5.01 p. m. Leave Fort Mill 5.20 p, nl Leave Pineville.,*.. 5.40p. ms Arrive at Charlotte C.10 p. m. Arrive at Statesvttle 0.35 p. m. No. 17, Way Freight, Passenger Coach Attached, Daily,, except Sundays. Leave Columbia .5.45 a. m. Leave Winnsboro 8.55 a. m. Leave Chester >. 12.05 p. m. Arrive at Charlotte 4.10 p. m. GOING SOUTH. NO.. 52, MAIL AND EXPRESS. Leave Statesville 1.45 a. m. Leave Charlotte 1.00 p. in. Leave Pineville 1.27 p. in. Leave Fort Mill :... 1.44 p. m. Leave Rock Hill 2.02 p. m. Leave Smith's .2.22 p. ra. Leave Lewts* .2.30 pm. Leave Chester .2.44 p. ra. Leave Cornwall's 3.03 p. m. LeaveisiacfistocK iu. Leave Woodward's 3.18-p..m. Leave White Oat 3.30 p. m. Leave Winnsbdro... 3.48 p. m. Leave Simpson's". .A.OS p. ro. Leave Rklgeway .4.16 p. m. Leave Blythewood 4.32 p> m. Leave EMail's 4.49 p. m Arrive at Columbia 3.15 p. m. Leave Columbia 5.25 p. to. Leave W. C. & A. J unction .N .5.57 p. m; Arrive at Augusta i; 9.38 p. nt No. 18, Way Freight, Passenger Coach AttaehetJ, Daily, except Sundays. v . Leave Charlotte 5.10 a. m. Leave Chester . 9.40 a. ra. Leave Winnsboro 12.15.p. m. Arrive at Columbia 3.35 p. ut M. SLAUGHTER, G. P. A. G. II TALCOTT, Superintendent. D. CAEDWELL, A; G. P. A. The attention of CASH BUYERS is called* to my stock which is complete; GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Sugars at greatly reduced prices. Coffees?all grades. Syrups and Porto Rico Molasses?very fine. Shelf Goods in great variety, and fresh. Try ray TENNESSEE FLOUR. Bagging and Ties, Salt Bacon, Lard, &c. "OLD DOMINION HAMS." Nos. I, 2 and .1 Mackerel, in kits and barrels. ' SHOES FOB EVERYBODY! A large stock of Boots and Shoes that: 3IUST be* sold. Profit no object?as I desire to tarn thera into money. Jeans, Plaid and Brown HomespunsT Woodenware and Baskets. All I ask is a call before purchasing. No goods chargwl at my redmccd prices. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me wilt settle prior to the first of November next. SU M- HIEY. HOW TO SAVE MONEY. i-Tin nf i"" ' in it i in' I n' i 'ii - i r i. :. 4 $20 for $13 - *523 for 515 WATCHES! Elqin orWaltham Watches in solidsilverdoublecases-at the above prices 00. DATS OXLY. Every watch warranted. Gents' * solid jrokl- watelies from ?25 upward.- For particulars write McEh-ee's Jewelry Palace, CHARLESTON, 8.C. CHEAPEST IN TOWN. CASH BUYERS WILL REMEMBER when in want of First-Class Groce ries D. A. HEXJ>K1X still offers 1234 lbs. Granulated Sugar for $L00, 14 lbs. Standard A Sugar for 51.00, md 13 lbs. Extra C Sugar for $1.00. Cofree, 0%, 6, 7 and 8 lbs. for $1.00. IRISH POTATOES AND ONIONS I will sell cheaper tlian any other house in town. UOHHUbWO. -exainmt; uctuie wujriug I alsewhere. <> BUCKTVTI EAT FLOUR at FIVE CENTS I : PER "POUND. - ' D. A. HEXDRIX. .} k. . m, OTW ADVERTISEMENTS. Partes IS 1 Fare Family Medicine That Never Intoxicates. If you have Dyspepsia, llheumatlsra, Kidney - -^ or Urinary complaints, or if you arc troubled with any disorder of the lungs, stomach., bowsis, blood or nerves you can be cured by Parksr's Toxic. ir you arc a lawyer, minister or business man exhausted by mental strain or anxious cares do not take intoxicating stimulants, but, use Parker's Toxic. If you are a mechanic or farmer, worn out ? . wltli overwork, or a mother run down by tamily . or household duties try Parker's Toxic. CAUTION r?Refuse all substitutes. Parker's Tonic is composed of ths best remedial agents in the world, and is entirely different from preparations of ginger alone, send tor circu lar. HISCOX & CO., 163 William Street, Xew York. SCO. ;ind $l sizes, at all dealers in medicine. Great saving- in buying dollar size. G8.NSpPTI?J3 use thoos*niis of eases ot tbo wont kind and of Inn;: lUndlnsr i*ve6eoncttre<l. Indeed. ?>8tn>nirfs my falti iu iu eflicacy.that I *512 Bend TWO BOTTLES K2EH, m tocetiorwttnaYALCA3I.ETEEATISEon (Msdisesss dm to any sufferer. Give oxprcaa. and P. O. addn-s*. JK DB. T. A. SLOCC2I, lti Pearl St, S?v York, DCC3-L-1W %P TO Till'. CITIZENS ?07? o e-: Where you can get Great Bargains in Glotmng, lists ana lients' ifonusning - ; Goods, Trunks and everything kept at a FIRST-CLASS ESTABLISHMENT. PHILIP EPSTIN, 143 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. / ' * 'V : I have introduced this season the novel enterprise of distributing 3,000 of the most beautiful PAINTINGS to all my customers who will favor me with the purchase of a Suit of Clotljes, at your own price, will be entitled to one handsome Painting,- ; which will make your hem* cheerful fiee of charge. In my BOY'S DEPARTMENT of Ready-Made Clothing, of the best manufacture, the latest styles, and best qualities are always oi> haml in large ' virietv& and to everv Boy, and Youth's Suit sold the purchaser will be entitled to a handsome pair of Skits regardless of the price you agree to pay for it Yet those handsome and valuable gifts are distributed to every purchaser; Remember I guarantee everj'article sold to be as represented, and the prices lower than any house , ' North or Soutli, or tlic money will be refunded. " 'Since the introduction, of the' above enterprise ihqve had a great rush for those beautiful Paintings, and the boys is determined to learn how to skate, especially when it costs them nothing. Send in your order for a suit if you can't come yourself and I will send you a suit, C. O. D., with , the beautiful painting or the pair of skates^H^M attached, with the privilege to examine w the suit before paying for it ' All visitors to the Capital arc respectfully invited to call at ore and examine my Art Gallery of Handsome Paintings. PH8IIP EPSTlXj Proprietor Of the New York Clothing Store, J| | 148 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. Novl2xc6m , E. W. PEKCITAL. GOOD SASH LOW ^ SASH WORK. SAS1I PRICES.' o o ? ' 9 DOORS. SLINDS. 9 DOORS. O BLINDS., DOORS. BLINDS. 1 2 o . O?-?Z"; Turning, . Prompt Moulding, Send for Brackets, Shipment Mantels. Price List ''. '..3 6 o ,gg E. W. PERCIVAL, MEETING NEAR LINE STREET, Chaklestox, S. C. fe, S, Saoke? & Bos, ?MANUFACTUREBS OF? -r'"? J " ' . . _ ' Doors, Sash, Blinds and Building "" Material. CHARMESTOSr, S. C. . . . Priccs Low apd Material First-Class. FALL OPENING. ^ " ' , ' . y * 7? DESPORTES & EDMUNDS * -'* 'J COLUMBIA, S. C. ' I - DRESS GOODS, SILKS, TLUSIIES ' | Satins, Laces, Corsets, <ilsves, White Goods, Table Damask. Ladies', Gents' -and Children's Fine Shoos, Boots and Bootees. V Also, Gents', Youths', I Soys' and Misses' Hat". Also, Gents' Usdervvtar, Carpets and Millinerv. ST. JOHN'S SEWING MACHINES. Orders bv mail iuvited. DESPORTES & EDMUNDS, Columbia, S. C. T 1? OO T #?n% J 11J J -icf?1AMU jno'itns' treatment In ozu> package. Good for CoU tc the Kcad, Eeafiache, Dizziness, Hay Fever, <?c. ^AuSaiu? OMUS fl& VTHXSKYHABITS cured " T 2f ui J i.RfJ-iihomtr without pain. Book \ 5J.8 J lilvlof particular* sent Free. VI lUlflR lfrV00LLEY.il. D.,Atlanta,G*. liflTflS ? Silt ^ a aa* ""wWBIaG&Lsn mi or cows f m mtasc SB? GGr vHsBK MCXCT. in Ctao Xoath. W HHtitan&QTUiinKClaelRA^uer.csL Ah?olatcCortal&Pr. :^^S5daocipitaiJLVoo*i>-X?3Cnxa'vrlch.SO".yorfc " :;3 '31 -" I . > -' - ^ . - "753al "' '-. .