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V ? .? L - ?- .- iWAt INTELLtGEKCir ^ Wednesday, acgcsts. , . i, i??s. New Advertisement*. Erskine College?W. M. Grier. K Citation?J. K. uoyies, ouoge 01 j Probate. ? Notice?John M. Crumpton, Agent for Heirs of Estate. The Baltimore Club ? Hafner & ^ Hendrix. Local Briefs. ?The weather for the past few days j nas been extrernemiy warm. & ?The Town Council are improving > the west end of Washington street. ?The work on the Episcopal parsonage is progressing rapidly. ?The colored teachers institute It ' closed its session on Saturday. It was j well attended by the teachers. ?Reports from the western section of the county, indicate that there has been entirely too much rain of late. ?Watermelons still pour into tr.e mopi-Af snme verv fine ones were on , - sale Tuesdav. 1 ^ ~ b ?There is said to have been a heavy 5 rain in Cedar Creek neighborhood on Tuesday night. ?In mitigation of the hot weather, it is urged that three palmetto fans may ^ now be bought for five cents. ?Solicitor McDonold?s new residence has been completed. It is one of the handsomest lesidences in town1 ?Mr. W. II. Flenniken lost a line I horse on Thursday. The animal was ploughing ali right the day before. ?There was a foreigner here a few days ago who beat our best chess players so badly that it has almost broken up the game. ?We notice from the Columbia \/ Hey inter, of last Sunday that the worms have already pitched into some of the Richland farmes. ?Dakota girls who own farms, which they cultivate themselves, are t?*niihWl a j/ood deal bv men who want tto marry them. A word to the wise is sufficient. ?Appearances at present would seem to iudicate that there will be a large crowd at the Mount Zion picnic, which comes off on the 11th inst. ?There was a free fight down town ? on Saturday; the crowd rushed down to enjoy it, but soon returned as a " I treaty 01 peace was eas.iv auou^v.. ?The Improved High-Arm Davis Sewing Machine. The best in the market. Xo family should be without one. Every machine warranted and sold on its own merits by J. O. Boag.* ?The apartment of the Ladd building which was lately occupied by Mr. T. M. Cathcart, is now receivinng some needful repairs. When complete it wiil be occupied as a store by Mr. D. A. Hendrix. ?Mr. E. W. Parker, the energetic proprietor of the flour mills at Ridgeway, was in town on Thursday exhibiting some fine samples of flour which * r ^ ~ r*r\r\A OO onr lie oas lor suic. it 13 ^ ?..v. ^ tver brought from Yankeedom. ?The thermometer went down several degrees on Sunday evening. The movement as wc understand it gave r entire satisfaction. One young fellow tells us that he was dreaming all night about Spitzbergen. ?A full stock of Dry Goods, Millinery and other goods, which will be closed out cheap to make room for fall stock. Agent for the best make of ~ * * - - 1 Pianos ancl Urgans, eitner ior cusu or instalment plan. A good second-hand Piano now for sale by J. O. Boau. * ?Boag's new opera house is now I/* being plastered, which will add greatlv to the appearance and comfort of the house, which is a credit to "Winnsboro. The building is 100x35 feet; stage opening 20x24; seating capacity about 600; beautifully lighted up; handsome |&> new scenery. Traveling troupes will W do well to be booked in time for the L coming season, as this is a town that ryrtnr? t'hpnfw Zlpprt'UliLilUd AIIU gvv\? ???vw? f rical and other entaininents. I ?A number of fine watermelons iL. have been lately presented to this office, jglggl all of -which were duly appreciated. At the close of the season we will pubWr lish a list of all the gentleman who ipr have kindly remembered us, together n with the weight of the melon contributed, and it will be understood that he 11^ who grows the largest, knows best lirttrr tr\ orftn- thpm. In other words. Fthe championship of the county is to be the meed of this contest. Th^: News axd Herald will be sent, of course to the successful party. *' Buggies! Buggies!?Single LazyBack and Top Buggies, Double Buggies, with shafts and pole, Single and Double Harness, Saddles, etc., for sale for cash or good paper by * o. kj. jdoau. > Erskixe College.?We -call atten* tion to the advertisement of this excellent institution in the columns of this 1 paper. The advantages offered by it to young men desiring an education I-. are equal to those of any other College in the State. J Death.?Mr. R. B. Smith, au aged j citizen of this county, died on last Monday the 27th inst. Throughout his long life he maintained the reputa3^ tion of .an honest upright gentleman, W/ and he leaves a large family and numerous friends to mourn his loss. ' In The Supreme Court.?The case of Guggenheimer and Adelsdorf vs. Groeschel and Others, tried at the ? spring term of the Court of Common j Fleas for Fairfield county, and carried j an appeal to the Supreme .Court has just been decided. The opinion of the Court below was modified. The Gasoline Lamp.?The agent of Messrs. Tnos, Kerk & Co., of Atlanta, have been nogotiating with the Town Council here, with the view to supply ; their new gasoline lamp for the town, f The lamp gives a very brilliant light j ana wouici seem to oe tne very tning ; rthat we need. The Council decided to j take one on two weeks trial. He Should be Forced to Advertise.?AVe have heard several hundred inquires after the man who is lending money to parties to go to Richmond, and we take this occasion to say that 1 *1; #i!i foj glad te his iHtni scot Free if lie Will only be kind GllOtigh to send in the same. Otherwise, We will simply have to guess at his whereabouts aud direct the people accordingly. A Heroic Remedy.?"In case I marry a man who does not treat me riffht," said a North Carolina girl to a Boro boy who was recently in that State, "I will simply persuade him to travel through Lancaster county and that will be the end of it." "We were not informed how it was that the conversation came to take this turn, but we feel certain that the young lady I will never marry a South Carolina man while she goes on that way. Tiie Chops.?Reports from all sec- i tions of the county indicate a very promising prospect from an agricultural point of view. The cotton crop gives every promise of being the best that has been grown in this county for a number of years, and the same may also be said of the corn crop. There is also an increase in the acreage of both of these products owing to the destruction of the wheat and oats crop by the cold weather of last winter. If the seasons continue favorable for a few weeks longer, there will be iittle cause for complaint in agricultural circles. Cullen's Accomplice.?The track of the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Railroad was occupied on Thursday evening1 by a Michigan tramp. lie passed down after the regular passenger train, making a schedule time that unf- ni-pvont- his StMflvino* thfi topography of the country, which, however, he seemed to ignore entirely. With one hand hung in the armhole of iiis vest and a staff in the other, which seemed to serve him as the pilot does the engine - to clear the track of trash ?he passed the town apparently without seeing it lie claimed to hail from Michigan, and said he was on his way [ to Cedar Keys, Fla., on a visit to relatives. lie answered exactly the description given in the Cullec trial of ii n 1 vuv; VI nig awwUJ[JUVVO vi luau uiiiviinnate life-termer who "worked" one town too many. Ix the Wrong Pew.?Visitors at the late New Orleans Exposition who had but a day or two to look around, could not expect to see anything like all that was there :o be seen. At best such conld only hope to have a sweeping glance. Some would see one thing, some one would .see another. r or msrance, a coupic 01 young ieilows from this county saw a side of the picture that many others missed. Arriving at the Crescent City, it is said, that they found a good many hacks waitiug, some were marked "Picnic," others "Exhibition." The boys agreed that it was all the same and took a hack for the picnic. A rapid drive of two hours out of town and across the country brought them to a stand still. Dismounting ana iootiing aronna tnev fouud themselves in the midst of a colored congregation, such as Solomon in all his glory did never see. As they had to start on their return home the next morning they didn't have ail opportunity to try the "Exhibition" vehicle. Personal. ? Mr. C. P. Gladden, of this place, left on Sunday for Greenville. "We . understand that he will engage i.a -business at that place. His numerous friends here regret his denn-lnro x-cttt . "Phfi fr*Y!V?<Yn Light Infantry and the Citizens' Cornet Band both'lose.a. valued member: The Key. D. E. Jordan left on last Saturday for the Mountains. He will be absent for some time. 1 Mrs. C. T. Gooding, of fJorida, i3 in town spending sometime with relatives. Mr. John H. Cathcart, of the Virginia Military Institute, is now spending vacation at home. * Messrs. R. T. Crawford and "W. D. Gaillard, of the South Carolina Military Academy, have returned home for vacation. Mr. Edwin Smith, of the South Carolina Military Academy, is in town visiting relatives and friends. Mr. James A. Brice who was drawn to serve as a juror in the United Slates Circuit Court at Greenville, left for that city on last Saturday. Miss KateKarley, of Columbia, is in town visiting Miss Jennie Boag. I\- the Trial Justice Court.? On Monday the case af the State vs. John Dawkins and John Caldwell charged with petty larceny was heard. The defendants were said to have enjoyed a watermelon without due regard to the proprietary rights of another person. They were found guilty, and sentenced to pay a fine of five dollars and costs. The defendants gave notice of appeal to the Court of General Sessions. Ou Monday the case of the State vs. Hannah Brown charged with assault and battery was heard. It appeared that the prosecuting witnees Amanda Brice, had gone to the house of the defendant uud had indulged rather freely in the use of profane language somewhat to the annoyance of the defendant who requested her to leave at once. This command not being very promptly obeyed, was construed by defendant as a casus belli and as a consequence she will have an opportunity of seeing how affairs [are managed at the county jail. On Wednesday morning the case of th&Sfate vs. William McConnell was tried- He was charged with assault and-.^attery; and as the Sheriff puts it he was-foiiiid not guilty .and. requested not"to do so any more. On Thursday morning Lev; Stewart, colored was arraigned on a similar charge. He was likewise found not guilty and permitted to go in pcace. . Thos. Lee was arraigned on last Saturday charged with negligently allowing his stock to trespass on the lands of another. The trespass was admitted but the negligence was emphatically denied. The issue was submitted to a jury and the defendant was found not guilty. The State vs. Mary Ann Blake, col I ui'edi was tad oh thti tsln? '.wis ?!$ j tfa3 charged with shooting; at anoilief ! colored woman. Thfc proceedlrig J against hci'i howevei*, was.merely an ) application for a peace bond. She I was required to find * sureties which ! she did very promptly. It is Said ! T'hot < lir? f-.Il trarln will hr> That there are lots of drummers in town; That the number of street lamps ought to be doubled; That Cleveland is entirely too slow in turning the rascals out; That the man who is passionately fond of talking is usually a bore; That an effort* was made last Saturday night to paint the town red; That there will be an epidemic of marriages in this connty this fall; That the wire-pullers are making preparations for the next election; That loafing is not a healthy occupation and should not be encouraged; That the town has been very little troubled with mosquitoes this summer; That there are several parties in jail serving sentences for cruelty to animals; That General Grant should now be buried; and that (he newspapers should give us a rest; That if a man runs a newspaper and does it right, he will nol have any time to go fishing; That several appeals from this county will be heard at the next session of the Supreme Court; That from the present indications, the next Court of Sessions here will I have but ltttle to do; That kthe peaches offered for sale 1 here during this season, have been of a very inferior quality; That the question of free tuition at the South Carolina College will be made an issue in the next political canvass. Picnic at Mount Zion Church. j Messrs. Editors: Please announce! in your paper that the citizens of Ross-: ville Township, Chester county, and j Gladdeirs Grove, Fairfield county, in- j tend havinjr a grand picnic at Mount j ZIon church on Tuesday, the litn 01 August, in the interest of a railroad to be run through Chester county down by the great Catawba Falls to Camden. All the ladies for ten tniles or more are rspectfully invited to attend. (Whispered: Bring baskets of something to eat.) Several speakers will be present. All in favor of this Grand Trunk Railroad being built arc invited to be present. The editorial staff of The News av-t-v irivifed f nr>fc merely as a matter of courtesy) to be present. Very respectfully, W. S. Hall, R. J. Dye, Jas. Stevenson, J. K. Culp, W. C. Brown, Committee. I Rocky Mount, July 28, ISSo. THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC. Messrs. Editors: For eighteen years we have despised the way in which the revenue department of this State has been run, and the many crimes that have beea done and the insults offered to our citizens by the traffic of whiskey alone by unprincipled and unreliable persons. Now we have honest and highly respected revenue officers with a corps of highly esteemed deputies that tully intend to do their duty fairly, honestly and fearlessly, with the ablest prosecuting counsel in the land. This change of things has begun to show their intention by arresting a few guilty negroes for whiskey traffic, and we av/ait the action of good citizens. So one knows the guilty but his associates. Simply because one of those cnlpaits lives on one's land, or that he may be a good blacksmith, or a good carpenter, does not make him honest and clear of whiskey traffic. "We hope our good assistant revenue officer will leave ho cfnnn rmfnrnprl fr>r ahovft all thill^S stop this hellish whiskey traffic. The Express books stand open to show how extensively the thing has been carried on in this section ? Herbert, Strother and Shelton. The latter recentlv became clear. There are one hundred guilty parties, beyond a reasonable doubt, in ten miles square. Put it down, good citizens. Kemember the time when a white man could not sleep in his house. Remember that these same gentry, to some extent, are the ouc9 that 'reported your sons, fathers and neighbors. A Citizens. />ATA?nri^ i/>ETI*T>c; fVCTTrPT7fP T7? The Colored Teachers' Institute of Faii-field county convened at the .Normal Institute, Winnsboro, on Tuesday, the 28th ult., at 10 o'clock, tfie hour designated for opening. The County School Commissioner and the Faculty, consisting of Prof. J. "W. Morris and Miss C. M. Thompson, of Allen University, Columbia, S. C., were present. rni ? -v ?l?/\ rA?7<M?n1 f AO rtVl A ??C TM'OC JL JL1L/1 C W Ci C tl 1 ju suv t/i 0 ji/1 vw ent, and in a short time the number increased considerably, together with several prominent spectators. Dr. Boyd, the School Commissioner, proceeded to the rostrmn and delivered an appropriate and interesting address, in which he expressed his gratification J in meeting so large a number of teach; ers on the occasion, and concluded by j introducing Prof. J. W. Morris, as T>i-5nf?mnl r>f flip Tnsrifcntfi. A. ? Prof. Morris then came forward and delivered a very interesting address, setting forth the important cause which the teachcrs represent, after which the Professor announced the programme which provides for five branches in which the teachers of the Institute will be instructed. The daily sessions will commence at 9 o'clock, a. m., and close at 2 o'clock, p. m. After the organization of the Institute had been fully completed, the president of the Couuty Teachers' Association was permitted to announce the nest meeting of the same, to take +ViA DwAr.li rrirtntn r? f/iVk O f ft at LLLH X IC5U) icuau ^uu.&^u ttu v {o'clock of the same evening. The Jliihlitiiia, iliUH u'djtjtiiiied iu iu&l oil | Weducsflar, at ? o'ciotK; a. m. VKDNF.SDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. The Colored Teachers' Institute opened this morning at tnc usual nour i with music by Miss C. M. Thompson, of the Allen University, after which j prayer was offered, and, according to j programme, Miss Thompson proceeded and gave some very instructive ideas in the art of reading. The Institute having been divided i into divisions known as sections A and B, Miss Thompson was then consigned j to Recitation Room, No. 2, and in whose charge Section A was committed, while Section B remained under the instruction of Prof. Morris ?from each were imparted very rich | instructions, which proved very inter-1 esting and admirable to the teachers. The Institute was then refreshed by a a stirring piece of music. Patt T P WotL'ine r?ocfAi? nf i. uc ibgv u . v> if ovivittcf v? the Calvary Presbyterian church, being present, was invited to speak. lie came forward and delivered a very interesting and instructive address on the elements of success. He commenced by laying down the principle that independence, perseverance, selfreliance and hope were the essential elements to success, lie asserted tuat those who have attained eminence and distinction were those who carved their own way. He forcibly reminded his hearers that there is no royal road to distinction, but whatever they hope to accomplish must be doue by dint of perseverance and industry. His address, which was replete with apt ! historic allusions, was listened to with j much attention. An address delivered j with so much fervor, pointedness and j earnestness could not fail of its de ! -ircd effect. The ltev. II J. Hunteralso delivered ! an address on Education as a potent: factor in the duration of races, lie j handled his subject in an intelligent j and skillful manner, citing many np propriate instances bearing npon the I points which he desired most to im-1 press, with happy effect. His refer- j ence to the progress which the United | States have achieved in this particular was well received. The Institute then proceeded with the instructions in history and grammar, after which it adjourned until 9 o'clock Thursday morning. I. S. Goix, Secretary. TKE CROPS IK THE "CORKER". Messrs Editors: Having a few leisure moments this morninsr. we would respectfully submit a few items relative to the "Corner". As our agriculture is of most importance, we shall confine our remarks principally to it. THE YIELD OF WHEAT was about seventy-five per cent, of an average. This crop was mostly fall sown. There were poor stands, owing to the severity of the winter; and consequently many farmers realized but small returns. Good stands on good land made excellent crops. The average yield on our best wheat land and uiiuci iavuiauiw wtiuitivuo ao *v w bushels per acre. Whilst a few choice spots might produce 20 bushels, most of the land yield only 6 to 8 bushels. The average this year is about 6 bushels. About two-thirds of the 'amount required for home consumption was raised ana iiarvesteci m goou concuuon. THE OATS CKOP was about 85 per cent, of an average. It was iuostlv fall sown. There were poor stands, resulting from the cold, on uplands. Had good stands been obtained, *the crop would have been ohnvp mi nwrflorp. A vifcld of IS bushels per acre is considered satis-, factory. The average this year i3 about 10 bushels. About 50 per cent, of the demand for home consumption was raised and harvested in good condition. As it is not so much what we make as what we save that constitutes our wealth, we are glad to sec the peo [ pie "gathering- np tne iragmenis- in j the shape of oats and wheat straw for | winter use. Careful harvesting and careful economy in using arc the open sesames to Southern prosperity. FRUIT is both abundant and of the best quality. K rly peaches were subject to the < Annlne oro motnrinar wpIK Thr> LKJk-m MA V/ TV V4>l trees are laden down. It is to be regretted that so fine a food-product as our fruits, including the large, luscious, never-failing blackberry, cannot be more largely gathered and preserved for winter use. A vegetable diet is less stimulating, aud, during the heated seasons at least, less debilitating thun one of flesh. It is consequently the proper diet for our people. THE CORN CROP is better than for several years. A larger area seems to have been planted. Letting 100 represent a maximum crop under favorable conditions we should estimate the present prospect at about 95. As the "average" is always considerably less than ibe "maximum", or full crop, and as the present acreage appears to be greater than usual, the amount of corn likely to be harvested promises to be at least equal to the average. This amount would have been considerably greater had not the lowland corn been injured, and some of it destroyed, by high water in the latter part of June. The average yield of upland corn is about 7 or 8 bushels per acre; of bottom, from 15 Vmelholc TIia nnland r.nrn in this immediate neighborhood has suffered considerably from a drought of five weeks' doration; immediatelynorth but along the Chester line, easf, more remotely towards the south, and along Broad River on the west, there has "been less suffering, and in some places even an excess of rain. The ury sensun at iuu ntiuug be giving way to frequent clouds and showers; and the indications are that the corn, now in milk, may develop into larger ears and finer grains. THE COTTON*, our money crop, is variously estimated at from 100 to 125 per cent, of an average. Both weed and fruit, bot particularly the latter, appear better than usual. Stands are poor, owing principally to heavy rains at planting time. There has been some suffering from drought where more heavily fertilized. A maximnm crop on onr best cotton lands and nnder favorable conditions wonld be about 350 pounds of lint per acre: an "average" crop from year to year and on all the land, about 160. The principal damage sustained by this and the corn crop has been from GRASS, which seems to have been o? a more luxuriant growth and tenacious hold than usnal. Whilst few, if any, of oar !! Ill I ^ II ? ?T fficlvl.8., iiaVij toil the Rtieiitidii Ikv shoiild have had} many, acre;, both corn and cotton; have had tobc abanj doned on account of <rrass. This is j true more particularly of the adjacent I portions of Union and Chester conn| ties. These causes are assigned: 1. ; Unseasonable snriner rains, late sowing and the rapid germination and growth always incident upon a quick transition from winter to summer. "The grass came with the corn and cotton". 2. The more favorable climatic conditions for vegetable growth. 3. Want of labor. In regard to the quality of our LABOR, i we seem to be retrograding. This appears true more particularly in Union count v. where we heard many complaints. ' The rnle seems to have been to apply labor in indirect proportion to the amount required; or, in other words, to avoid working grassy fields. ]f this is so, it manifests a disinclination to come down to real careful work which cannot but be startling to every intelligent thinker. In this country Agriculture is the mother of prosperity in every industry, and .Labor the heart,* which animates her frame. If better regulations cannot be in some legitimate way secured and enforced, there should "be a colonization of the enti.te colored popnlation as speedily as possible in the unappropriated territories of the West. Much might be accomplished in the first direction by means of conventions of the most influential white and colored people of the State. If found impossible, then the other remedy of colonization should be at once applied for to the General Government. We have long doubted the expediency of an intermingling of races with antagonistic views and interests, and believed that XIV Article of the Amendment to the Constitution should have been one completely separating the two races and colonizing the colored people as above stated. In regard to her SCHOOLS, the first township is doing well. Uoth white and colored appear to l.avc been opened, conducted and supervised more regular!v and systematicalIv tlian heretofore. With Prof. Shell at Feasterville, Prof. Keller at Cool Branch, Miss MeCulIy at the Crosby Institute, Miss McFeat at Capt. Clowney's, the Rev. Mr. Vann at Blair's, colored schools hei'e and there, and an efficien i Board of School Trustees, the educa- 1 tional status of jhc "Corner*' has been ' gradually improving. A permanent i school of high grade, with i'rot. licard, i of Chester, a gentleman of fine reputa- , tion, as Principal, is to be opened at New Hope, near Albion, October 1. 1 Good permanent home schools of this kind should be established in every ' neighborhood. Whilst the three-month 1 public free school is little else than a : mockery, it is evident that the younger pupils at least should not be forced away from home for first-class educational advantages. In educational union lies success; in division, failure. As the State alone has the power to . unite the people, and the right to manipulate ner ; oiinger citizens, an . other efforts tending perhaps towards disunion, all should favor a full development of the common public free ; school system with the University as ; its head, the colleges as adjuncts for . higher instruction, and cheap, permanent, efficient, non-sectarian, home schools, established by the State and. supported iu part by the people, for primary and academic instruction in every "community. By requiring all , the schools of the State to work according to a common calendar and graded system, with carriculums, text-books, methods, classes, grades, and examina-JIAM/) AnwA^nlltr pnnftntri 1/lUiIS UlUlttlCU. aiiu ttticiun; ou^vi * i.o^vi by the State, it may perhaps be possible to free our schools and through them oar future citizens from that incubus of disunion, strife and educational destitution which now rests upon them. As the children constitute the jury to decide the future of the State, they should be left untrammeled by partisan ana denominational prejudices. Their first allegiance is to the State. Ecclesiastical supremacy in the past led to the inquisition. It is a fundamental principle of our government that Church and State should remain separate. Let each, then, labor contentedly within its own legitimate sphere?the one preaching, not teaching; the other educating and govern- ! ing <*tizens. As cheerfulness is the great elixir of life, we rej'oice to see its impress upon the people's faces. -The young spend their leisure moments in social festivities, including outdoor picnics, fishing pai'ties and games of base ball; whilst the older sit under their "vine and fitr fveo" rinfl rlfpflirt of hnrmier homes after the harvest days. Hoping that the latter may be fully realized, both materially and spiritually, by all your readers, and congratulating you on the excellence of The ISews axd Herald, we remain, very truly yours, d. b. b. Feasterville, S. C., July 28, 1885. A Texas Merchant Favored by Fortune. Mr. C. F. Trube, formerly of Galveston, but at present a promising merchant of Fort Worth, Texas, held one-Sfth of ticket No. 52,995 in the recent June Grand Drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery, which drew ten thousand dollars. Collected through City National Bank of Fort "Worth, Texas, June 24.?Galveston Ntictpapcr. * ?The Salvation Army marched 011 Thursday afternoon with much parade to we jrarnaioeut uunuiuga iu picscm the House of Commons a monster petition urging -the immediate passage of the CriminalT Act amendment raising the age of consent in girls from 13 years, the present period, to 19 years. The petition contains 500,000 signatures and is one mile and a half long. It was borne in a special carriage. The procession was very large and halted on the Thames embankment, whence a deputation proceeded to the Eouse of Commons to present the monster prayer. The object of the desired chaiige in the law is to prevent the ruining Vi ??ilio uuugi VI 'consent." Bncklec's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the -world for Cats, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheom. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give .perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. * ?lu the year 1830 one Pendleton Reed went to Gainesville from North Carolina, and as it was a difficult matter to transport gold dust, which was then being collected in considerable quantities, and using the metal in this form was very inconvenient, this man rigged out a mint himself in a blacksmith shop and made coins containg $5 worth of gold. From those who have seen them it is said that they are tolerably well finished, having Gainesville on one side, and on the other side the date and valne of the piece. 'JL'ney were usca ireeiy as currency in all that region. ? The Grants claim that, while they may be rich in the future, because of the General's book, and the trust fund, their present circumstances are straitened. A stranger to Grant and Senor Tinmero loaned, the General S2.500 which he /recently repaid. But'the Grants will have plenty of money soon. j Warren LtUND, whom everybody knows as the successful manager of the Largest Hotel Enterprises of America, says that while a passenger from New York on hoard a ship going around Cape Horn, is the early days of emigration to California, he learned that one of the officers of the vessel had cured himself, during the voyage, of an obstinate disease by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Since then Mr. Lelaxd has recommended Ayer's Sarsapaeilla in many similar cases, and lie has never yet heard of its failure to effect a radical core. Some years ago one of Mr. Lela>*d'8 farm laborers bruised his leg. Owing to the bad state of his blood, an ugly scrofulous swelling or lump appeared on the injured limb. Horrible itching of tbe skin, with burning and darting pains through the lump, made life almost intolerable. The leg became enormously enlarged, and running ulcers formed, discharging great quantities of extremely offensive matter. Ko treatment was of any ( avail until tbe man, by Mr. Lelaxd's direcArrrj'a I VtVU, lltU HibU UAU^Al A' hill a, which allayed the pain and irritation, healed the sores, removed the swelling, and completely restored the limb to use. Mr. Lelaxd has personally used Ayer's Sarsaparilla for Rheumatism, -with entire success ; and, after careful obsarvation, declares that, in his belief, there is no medicine in the world equal to it for the cure of Liver Disorders, Gout, the effects of high living:, Salt Rheum. Sores. Emotions, and all the various forms of blood diseases. We liave Jlr. Lelasd's permission to invite all who may desire farther evidence in regard to the extraordinary curative powers of Ayer's Sarsaparilla to see him personally eitlier at his mammoth Ocean Hotel, Long Branch, or at the popular Leland Hotel, Broadway, 27th and 28th Streets, New York. Mr. Lelakd's extensive knowledge of the good done by this unequalled eradicatorof blood poisons enables liim to sive iuouirers much valuable information. PREPARED BY Dp. J.C. Ayer&Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists; $1, six bottles for ?5. I BStJHiGR \OTICK. Sealed proposals will be received at i the office of the County Commissioners up j to Monday, August 2-i, :it 12 o'clock, for! building a bridge over Dutchman's Civek, jn the Longtown and Pcay's Ferry roa?l. j Bids to be accompanied with the names of | two good sureties. Plan and specifications j Df said bridge may be seen at the office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commis sioners. J AS. L. RICHMOND, ( Chairman Bd. Co. Com'rs. July23flx3 DI E WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. Exercises begin first Monday in October. Careful moral training. Thorough teaching. Best facilities in Music?Instrumental and Vocal. French and Painting. TERMS UNUSUALLY LOW. Whole cost of Board and regular Tuition for year ?165.00. For catalogue apply to the President. July 29flx4 J. P. KENNEDY. FOB SALE. ONE 15-Horse Steam Engine, good as new, Gin and Cotton Press, Saw Mill and Corn Mill. Apply to H. F. HOLLIS. Or G. H. McMASTER. July21flx3 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the estate of REUBEN MOTLEY, deceased, will render them in, properly attested, to H. N, Obear, Atty., or the undersigned. MARY L. MOTLEY, July29x3 Administratrix. NOTICE. ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO OR ' holding claimst the Estate of Reuben D. Boulware, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same, properly at icsusu wj tuc uiiucidi&aicu uu vi uciwo cue first day of January, 1686. JOHN M. CRUMPTON, Auglflx2 Agent for Heirs of Estate. ' STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. By J. Ii. BOYLES, Esq., Probate Judge: . WHEREAS, JOHN SAWYER hath made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of Robert Douglass, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admon 1511 Ull illiU ^lll^uiaJL i?uc Aijxujicu <iiivi \/icuitors of the said Robert Douglass, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the 15th day of Augurt, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 31st day of July, Anno Domini 1885. Published on the 1st day of August, . 1885, in The News and Herald. j J. R. BOYLES, Auglflxl Judge of Probate. ERSKINE COLLEGE ' DUE WEST, S. C. ORGANIZED IN 1839. Proposes to ' give a thorough College training. Necessary expenses only about 5165. ( Faculty complete. Opens first Monday in October. Send for catalogue to Augl W. M. GRIER. THE BALTIMORE CLUB EYE WHISKEY ?AND? XORTH CAROLINA'S BEST CORN Cannot be equaled by any Whiskey offered to the trade in town. REMEMBER HAFXER & HENDRIX is the only tvIoao in tnvvn vftll P:m <7Pt tlliS Whiskev. I &ext door to 13. !k. Flenniken's. INSURANCE ! IITS'CrR^.ITOE!! Have your Policies written at J. F. McMASTER'S LIFE and FIRE INSUR A-XJJi AVxt-XU X. J. mil uycut xv/i iw MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, of New York?the largest Life Insurance Company in the World. Policies issued, payable monthly, quarterly, semiannually and annually. I also write FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES in first class companies. All losses paid at once on presentation of proof. GIYE ME A TRIAL. J. F. McMASTEB. July7fx6m k \ \ i M A * HA Lift ; Ti ECONOMY IS TH1 While we enable our cust year round by constantly offeri each and every Department ol quently present unusually exce a very MATERIAL SAVINC Such an OPPORTUNIT NEXT THIRTY DAYS, JULY 27th, at TEN O'CLOC D T7ATTTA/rr?17"D TUT? "DT ? J.VXJXYJLX>1>1JJJ_jJ.V XIIJLj J. A. WILLIE IT STANDS A' For Sale by J. M BE Agents wanted in unoccupied territor SHINE COMPANY, 90S Main Street, Richr PLAIN HURRAH! FOR THE TOW ?oFHE MOST GOODS FOJ? oMy stock of Ladies Dress Goods is cor Cashmere?all Wool. The Cheapest 1 this market. Dress Ginghams in all t line of Dress Flannels, Sack Flannels, goods will sell themselves if you will ! Brown, Garnet and Black. TOWELS AND DOYLIES A splendid stock of Blankets and Bed White and Brown Bleachings and White and Gray, Slowe's Balmorals, I OUR Q-SInTTS' : These Goods are bound to sell. They latest styles. My stock of CLOTHING -MY STOCK OF GENTS' FURNISI HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, S Call and be convinced of these fact LOUI SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT!' - _ ( I I MY STOCK OF SEASONABLE j GO OBS IS COMPLETE ! | I [ HAVE A FULL STOCK OF STAPLE i AND FANCY GROCERIES. CANNED GOODS I2f GREAT YAtflETY I invite a trial order of my parched Rio Coffee. I sell you any quantity you want and weigh it when you buy it, aud you don't have to pay for the paper * is wrapped in. A full supply of farming utensils. Plows, Plow-Stocks, Hames, Traces, BackBands, Hame-Strings, Spades, Shovels, j Forks, Hoes, both Brades and Handled,! Grain Cradles, Grass Blades, Heel-Screws, j Lap-Kings, Kepairmg i^mks, etc.,eic. Choice Tennessee Flour, Roller Patent and Family Grades. Sugar curcd Hams, Meal and Grits. Wheat Bran, Garden Seeds, Seed Irish Potatoes. A share of the trade respectfully solicited. | 21. HIEY. j M Groceries. FINE MAGNOLIA HAMS, at 12K cents. AUGUSTA MEAL, I FINE FAMILY FLOUR. SUGARS, COFFEE, TEA. FRESH OAT MEAL. FRESH LOBSTERS and SALMON. FRESH CANNED PEACHES. FRESH CANNED TOMATOES, j CRACKERS and CORN. McCARLEY & CO. SHOES! SHOES!! A NEW LOT JUST RECEIVED! Children's, Blisses' and Ladies' FIXE SliOES. Gents' Hand-Sewed Fine Shoes, AT THE CORNER STOKE. J. M. BEATY & BRO - CHANGE 0 ? )MI1E ! S ORDER OF THE :omers to "Economize" all the ng genuine BARGAINS in f our Establishment, we freillent opportunities by which 7 is effected. V will Vip fnr the commencing MONDAY, K SHARP. ^CE. 'OED & CO. n (TITTT? WW A TN L ??L?d ?LAA^. THE LIGHT-SUNNING DOMESTIC! This n:t >hows the new style of wcmxI \v?uk the company is now" iiiiro p. during. ARTISTICALLY BEAU i IFUL I WITHOUT A PEEK. In its uut-huiiical c<nstructi>n it has no rival. THE NEW LINE OF ATTACHments ti nt are now being placed with tin- 1H/ME>T1C :irc specialties. No oth.i machine has them. These attacbi. mems and the ; XEW WOOD WORK make the DOMESTIC more than ever without question, the acknowledged standard of excellence. AT V &. BBO., Wizmshoro, S.C. y. Address UUili^TiU Sii:vvi_Mjr aui.nond, Va. Yjy23-ly FACTS t CHEAPEST STORE IN /N! 1 I THE LEAST SOSET ! izB oplete, eonsisting of Ladles' Black ot of Dress Worsted ever brought to he latest colors. Also a splendid Ladies' Waterproof?cheap. These look at tliem. Velveteens?Blue, a , AND TOWEL LINEN 4 Spreads, Lindseys, Canton Flannel, Unbleached f Homespun, Drillings, Luup-SKUIO, OLA;., <XAs. DEF^JE^TlsrElNrT. were picked out from among the J-, for durability, cannot be excelled. IING GOODS IS COMPLETE.? TT^vnA A \TT\ m-TfcTTXTTrO AINU 1 JK.UXN s. Polite attention given to all. S SAMUELS. CAUTION o Be sure your Lamps are filled "with FIBE PEOOF 01. The Perfection of Family Safety Oilfc EQUALLED BY NO OTHFK! A PERFECT LAMP LIGHT ONLY TWENTY CENTS A GALLON! It is entirely free from everv imDuritv. FIRE PROOF OIL is absolutely free from Benzine-, Paraffine, and all gummy or foreign matter which in other oils so frequently clogs the wick and prevents its giving a clear, bright light In color it as as white as spring water and gives off no odor in burning. Give it a trial and you will be convinced that all of the above is true. CHESS-CARLEY COSfPAHY, Columbia, 5. U. For sale by * ** J. CLEXDLNLNG & CO., At the OLD POSTOFFICE. June23fx3m I JIJST RECEIVED. Kinney Bros' Cigarettes. The Fall Dress. The Slraight-Cnt. The Sweet Caporal. The "Half" Caporal. At F. W. HABEXIC'HTS. LO W PRICES' WHITE LAWN, FAIR QUALITY, at 10 cents per yard. WHITE LAWNS. GOOD QUALITY, at 14 cents per yard. A beautiful line of Hambuig Edging and other trimmings. The pri?^s on these goods are selling them rapidly AT THE CORNER STORE. J. M. BEATY & BRO. A