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I ? I III il il m T"-|WMIIIlilUlilfllllM |ig| LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. AVJEDXESDAY, AUGUST XI, : : : 1SSG Tekmsok The Wkws and Heijald.Tri-weekly edition, four dollars per ann um in advance. Weekly edition, two dollar; per annvm in advance: two dollars ant tiftv cents per annum, if not paid in ad v.nice. " ^*a?? a ( h>u *7ri11o 1 *>J> r\/l\ *11/? Vii\y v?vi?u per inch (solid minion) for the first isiser lion, :u:<l fifty cents per inch for each sub .scoueni insertion. These rates apply i< advertisements of every character, and an j-..y;;Me -tricLiy i:i advance. Obituarie: i::t i \ utes of respect are charged for a: ;;d\v.rt:s'.*:::?'iits. .Marriage* notices, ant .. announcements of deaths, are pub i - i-d ;uvsolicited. Liberalterm: i. r >:ttsa"t advertisements. . i- i . i Erskiue College? W. M. Gricr. President. Sealed Proposals?Jas. L. Richmond, Chmn, Ikl. Co. Com. Charlotte Female Institute?Rev. Win. R. Atkinson, Charlotte, X. C. l.ocai Uriels. ?Read our school advertisements. ?A good rain is needed in all sections f of the county. ?Look out for our new advertise ments found in another column. ?Our Probate Judge will be absent from town forseveral days this week. ?The prospect for a good crop were never ?:nore discouraging, say our farmers. ?The south-bound passenger train arrived four hours late on Saturday evening. ?Columbia won all three of the games of bail from the Charlotte nine last week. ?The colored firemen arc practising regularly for their approaching tournament here. ?Several Winnsboro people went to Columbia, to take in the Democratic State Convention. ?The violin class, under the expert instruction ofDr. Edwards, are making excellent progress. ?There was quite a crowd in town on Saturday and trade seemed to be looking up a little. ?llead the advertisement or the Board of County Commissioners found iri another column. ?The farmer delegates to the Convention refused to be led by the Agricultural ,lMoses." ?The authorities of Erskine College will accept our thanks for a copy of the catalogue for LSSG. ?Col. James H. Rion leftou Monday for Saratoga Springs, whence he will visit other popular resorts. ?It is seldom that a man is sufficiently color-biind to be unable to tell a rr"I?rt r> n cnos 11 ?A woman bates to pass a pretty j bonnet in a store window, but she is always willing to go bay ir. ?A full account of the proceedings of the Democratic State Convention will be found on our first page. ?"Wright's Ilotel in Columbia still holds its own, notwithstanding the Opposition of the Hotel Jerome. ?Leave your orders for job work with Tnii Xem'sxsdHerald. Orders nnea m tne latest styie at cneap rates. ?Tbc teachers of the county are enjoying- their vacation, notwithstanding the solicitations of the candidates. ?We learn that good rains visited i the northwestern section of the county j on Thursday and Friday of last week. ?From present prospects the race for County Commissioners promises to be the most interesting in our countv. j " , ?A student of human nature says j anything can be sharpened. Put a in -a. v^nniTiii's hand, anrl i see. ?A man may refuse to be a friend to a principal in a duel because he desires to be second to no man in the j country. ?As prohibition begins to prohibit j in Atlanta the domestic wine business j shows signs of beginning to boom in that city. ?The College building is rapidly ; approaching completion. An early : day will be set for the dedication | exercises. ?The most important 011 the list of j books to be taken to the mountains for | snmnioi' ic Ti.-vnlr T>nn't ' forget that. ?Preparations are making for an early beginning of the work of erect- : ing the new parsonage of the Baptists ; in this place. ?The candidates for political honors j who reside in town, left early on Mon- i day morning for a tour among the I "dear people." ?Congress has adjourned and the people should be happy that it will1 not have the opportunity of fooling | away asy more time. ?The Columbia Daily Record has ! \ completed its first year, with the pros-: pect of much success ahead. A good j newspaper always succeeds, i ?A prominent farmer of the county I I informed us on Friday that the pros- ( < pects for a sood crop had never been j 'gloomier in his recollection. / ?Owing to repairs on the building /1. ? r-! * - i.~ n* u : n uie ivuii; s -jJLUu:iiu.iu xiiiju ouuuui win not open nntil the 1st September. See advertisement in another column. ?An Ohio factory turns out 57,000,- j 000 matches a day, and yet many a man ; has barked his shins on a rocking chair i because he didn't have one of them. ?We neglected at the time, which was about the loth July, to announce that the first open bole of cotton was ^ brought to our office by Mr. Gray Evans. ?It is now said that the suffering, i i present and prospective, among the negroes in Georgetown county, will be far less than the first accounts indicated. ?beware 01 me young man wno writes love letters with a type-writer. Thcv man be dictated, and if he ! I dictates before marriage he will boss ! afterward. ?A writer says thai, a woman is a silent power in the land. To this a cynical old bachelor editor responds: | "That will be news to thousands of husbands." ?Ages will come and go: but woman will not be perfectly happy until she can have eyes attached to her shoulders, so that she may look np and criticise her own back hair. ?"\\re learn that communion seiwices ! will be held at the Salem Presbvteriai ! and the Xew Hope A. R. P. Churd ; on Sunday next. Preaching will com !nence on Friday previous. j ?Two convicts attempted to escapc from the Seepers plantation near-Colum bia on Friday last. One of them was shot while trying to swim the rivei and sank, the other escaped. ?Gen. John Bratton has been ap' pointed by Commissioner A. P. Cutler as a delegate-at-large to the Farmi ers' Congress, to be held at St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 25th inst. i ?There have been four farmers' j meetings in Winnsburo in the last : three or four months, and, if we j mistake not, the subject of agriculture j proper has not yet been touched. ? The County Commissioners met on the Srd inst. The contract for ' building the bridge over Little lliver j was awarded to Mr. I>. II. James : for $7.3?that being the lowest bid. ?As a drug clerk, the female is not a brilliant success. "When you wink at her across a soda fountain, she doesn't know whether to put a Jittle , balm of Gilead in your soda, or hang her head and blush. ! ?Did you ever feel that deep, inner, I subtle sensation of the whole being, : as though the whole world hart Hopped : up and hit you on the head, which creeps over a man when lie steps on a place that isn't there? ?We have omitted to acknowledge ! the present, from Mr. A. W. Brown, of some unusually fine tomatoes. Mr. I W. If. Smith, who, by the way, has : one of the finest garden ? in town, has : favored us in like manner. ?An exchange thinks that the J Chinese way of removing dandruff i with sandpaper is the most effectual. ' Perhaps it is, but the common North i American Indian has a plan, though quite abrupt, which is said to be reasonably sure. Ice Cream.?The ladies of the congregation of Scion Presbyterian Church i will serve ice-cream ac the residence of ; Mr. Jno. J. Xeil on Friday evening j between the hours of six an.I nine i o'clock. I A Fine Melon.?We neglected to i express our thanks (o Mr. Frank ; Bouiware for an excellent melon pre! sented to us some days ago. It weighed thirty-five pounds and was undoubtedi ly the finest we have seen this season, i It was highly appreciated, and he has our sincerest thanks. Erskixe College.?We call special I I : attention to the advertisement of ' Erskine College found in another column. This institution ranks among the best in the State. With an able and efficient faculty, they are prepared to offer advantages to young men seeking an education. Young men will do well to consider the ad vanvantages offered before going to other institutions. Serious Accident.?A dispatch received in Columbia from Shelton on Saturday morning stated that J. R. Shelton, aged eight years, son of Mr. W. J. Shelton, the traveling agent of me Jiegiscer, uuu luncu luiuugu mu Broad River trestle and was seriously hurt. Mr. Shelton went at once to Shelton. It is hoped that the little fellow's injuries are no': as serious as was at first stated. Supreme Court Decision. ? The following; case from this county has just been decided by the State Supreme Court: Thomas Dillard vs. L. Samuels. Judgment below reversed and case remanded for such orders as may be proposed in conformity with the conclusions announced in tne opinion, i Opinion by McGowan, A. J. Mr. 0. W. Buchanan represented the defendant-appellant, and Mr. J. W. Hanahan the plaintifi-respondent. The Charlotte Female Institute. ?It will be seen, from an advertisement in another column, that the rumor that the liev. Wm. R. Atkinson will remove his school to Columbia is a mistake. Mr. Atkinson has only recently come into possession of what may be called the absolute control of the valuable buildings and grounds of the Charlotte Female Institute, where in the past eight years he has given his school a reputation second to none in the South. Mr. Atkinson is even now making most valuable improvements in the appointments of his boarding school department. These improvements will offer needed accommodations for the increased number of pupiis that will be in attendance, and will increase the facilities of the Institute for giving young ladies a first-class education. The pi-esident is a teacher of long experience, and he is ably assisted by a full corps of competent instructors. -Mr. Atkinson has received many flattering testimonials from the parents of young ladies who have enjoyed the advantages of the Institute. Death of Dk. E. "W. Aiken.?Dr. Edward "VV. Aiken, the eldest son of Dr. Wm. E. Aiken, of this place, breathed his last at an early hour on Tuesday morning last, after a severe illness ot about ten days. Dr. Aiken was born in Winusboro a little over thirty-one years ago, and he spent his entire life in this community. He attended the Mount Zion Institute, taking a very high stand in his class, and afterwards studied medicine. In 187(3 he completed the prescribed course at the South Carolina Medical College in Charleston, taking rank among its distinguished graduates. lie entered at once upon the active practice of his profession, and so continued up to his last illness. Dr. Aiken was a gentleman of good heart, pleasing manners and high character. The funeral services were held iu the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening, and were conducted by the Rev. -John Gass. The very large number present gave proof of the esteem in which Dr. Aiken was Leld by those who kuew him best, and of the hearty sympathy felt for his afflicted family. i Mad Dogs.?Several mad dogs have i been running around in the Broad - River section recently, according to rumor. If one should be bitten by ; any of the rabid dogs and evidences of - hydrophobia should develop, an ex5 cellent remedy will be found the bite : of a snake, according to the latest medical authority. One poison neu tralizes the other, it is held by these experts. As mad dogs arc prevalent at this season oi the year, we would , suggest that all well regulated citizens carry a snake about in their pockets to ' be used in an emergency. They should ; also carry a vial of the balm of Gilead, : I in case the snake poison gets too strong : j it hold upon the dog poison. There is uoUmig like being1 prepared at this I season of the year. Isi this connection it is reported that ore of those Broad River clogs hi* a candidate. The dog immediately died. This is a new way of exterminating mad dogs unknown to medical science. If all the candidates of this county should be bitten by mad dogs, such a thing as mad dogs would be numbered among "the things that were", in this county at ieast. Personal.? Mr. J. il. Harden, a former citizen of our town, but for several years pasta resident of Florida, is 011 a visit to friends and relatives in i town. Mr. J. J. Gerig, who has been also j in Florida for the past winter, returned j on a visit to relatives 011 Saturday. Mrs. Steele, of Florida, is 011 a visit j to her sister, Mrs. J. M. Elliott. Mrs. L. (x. Champlin, of Kershaw, j is visiting friends and relatives in town. | Miss i\ellic Pride, of Kock Hill, is j visiting IVicnds in town. Miss Lizzie Eberhardt, of Columbia, : is visiting Miss Lizzis Gerig. Miss Mary Esics,of the Salem neigh- i borhocd, is visiiing the family of Mr. j J.~Ti. Boyies. Prol. J. P. Kennedy, President of the Due "West Female College, is on a 1 visit to his daughter, Mrs. James A. j Brice. Mr. T. \V. Lauderdale is oft' on a | pleasure trip lo Saratoga and other: fashionable watering places. He will j be absent for several weeks. Mr. J. H. Skinner left on Monday for a little vaca. ion in the mountains of North Carolina, Ilis office will be in charge of Mr. Myers during his absence. The Rev. C. E. McDonald is visitj ing friends and relatives in town. The ltev. James L>oyce, J). u., lias | been visiting friends and relatives in the countv during the past week. Mr. T. II. Ketchin and f'amilv, and " 7 Mr. J. F. McMaster, leave to-day for j Glenn Springs. Mr. R. J. McCarley leaves to-day for j a few weeks trip to the Hot Springs of j Arkansas. lie has suffered some time j with rheumatism. We hope he may ' be improved by his trip. Mr. Edward Woodward, of Texas, a j brother of Mrs. W. E. Aiken, is spend- i ing some time with friends and rela tives in town. THE DE3IOCRA.TIC CONSTITUTION. \ Tlie Effect of the Amendments Suggested j by the Recent County Convention. At the recent Democratic County Convention, some amendments lo the constitution of the party were adopted, which are of some importances. Before these amendments become of force, they must be ratified by twothirds of the local clubs. Each club acts separately, and a vote of a majorityofthe club is all that is necessary to ratify any amendment. The changes recommended by the County Convention will now be stated. Art. IV. The clubs in this county shall be held together and shall operate under the control of a County Executive Committee, which shall consist of one member from each of the local clubs, to be chosen by the respective clubs. The Executive* Committee, when elected, shall appoint its own officers, except the chairman, and Jill all vacancies which may arise when the Convention is not in session. The tenure of office of the Executive Commitee shall be until the next general campaign, unless sooner removed or j suspended by the County Convention, j The Convention recommended that , the above Article be amended asjfollo ws: ] 1. By striking out the words "and fill all vacancies which may arise when the Convention is not in session"?so that the power to fill vacancies in the County Executive Committee will rest with the several local clubs. 2. By adding to the above Article these words: "No candidate for office shall Ko n mninlioi' rvf thf> <"V>rmfv "F.Tflr.nt.ivft Committee, during the campaign in which he is offering for office." Article XII. of the constitution now reads as follows: This constitution may be altered or amended by a vote of a majority of the duly elected members of any County Convention: Provided, That no such amendment shall be of force unless ratified by two-thirds of all the local clubs. The Convention recommended that the words two-thirds be stricken out. and the words a majority be substituted therefor. The object of the change is to make the amendment of the constitution less cumbersome, by reducing the proportion of the clubs whose action is necessary for ratification. Before any of the proposed amendments will be of force, it must, as the u.. UUIlMiLULiUIl IIUW 5UU 1U9) UC UUUCU VJ the action of two-thirds of all the local clubs. It is hoped that the clubs will act promptly in the matter. Excitement in Texas. Great excitement lias been caused in the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable recovery of ilr. J. E. ('oxlcy, who was so helpless he coukl not turn "in bed-, or raise his head: everybody said he was dying of Consumption. A trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery was sent liim. Finding relief, he bought a large bottle and a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills; by the time he had taken two boxes of pills" and two bottles of the Discovery, he was well and had gained in flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial Dottles of this Great Discover)* for Consumption free at MeMaster, Bnce & Ketcliin. * Bucklcn's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped TTnnr?5 PhilhlfliivsL Poms. And all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or 110 pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin ! COUXTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. j Organizing for the County Campaign?Appointments of Public Meetings?Other | Matters of Interest. The Democratic Executive Com ml L; mittee of Fairfield County assembled in the Town Hall on Saturday last, I " County Chairman Gaillard presiding, j The following-named clubs were reprei scnted: Gladden's Grove?C. S. Ford. ! White Oak-J. H. Neil. Jackson's j Creek?Wm. J. Crawford. Jenkins! ville?C. B. Douglass. Iloreb?D. G, j Iltiff. Cedar Creek?John W. Smart. ; Greenbrier?Win. R. Rabb. Oakland ?F. A. Neil. Mossy Dale?A. G. j Bookman. Ridgewav?R. D. Bolick. j Longtown?D. W. Tidwell. Young Men's Club?J. E. McDonald. Winnsj boro?Jno. S. Reynolds. On motioi:, Mr. Reynolds was unanimously re-elected secretary of the Committee for the ensuing term of two years. ?After a brief interchange of views, it was resolved to order a primary ! canvass, commencing on the 17th inst. ; The following is the scheme of meetj ings: I At Feasterville, Tuesday, August j 17, at 11 o'clock, o. in., to be attended ! by the Feasterville Club. At White Oak, "Wednesday, August IS, at 11 o'clock, a. m., to be attended j by the White Oak and the Woodward Club. At Bethesda Church, Thursday, I August 19, at 11 o'clock, a. m., be attended by the Oakland and the Gladden's Grove Club. At Ridgewav, Saturday, August 21, j at 11 o'clock, a. ra., to be attended by the Ilidgeway and the Longcown Club. At Blythewood, Monday, August 23, at 11 o'clock, a. m., to be attended by ihe Blythewood and the Bear Creek Club. At Gum Spring, Tuesday, August 24, at 11 o'clock, a. m., to be attended by the Cedar Creek Club. At Dr. Ira T. Smith's Spring, Wednesday, August 25, at 11 o'clock, a. m., to be attended by the Horeb, the Mossy Dale and the Greenbrier Club. Af Thnrsdav. Ancrnsf" i.U.V?W4VVi*Vj 1 o 2G, at 11 o'clock, a. m., to be attended by the Salem, the Jenkiasville and the Monticello Clab. At Winnsboro, Friday, August 27, at 11 o'clock, a. ra., to be attended by the Jackson's Creek Club and the two Winnsboro Clubs. On motion, it was determined to hold the first primary election on Monday, August 30, and the second primary (if such be necessary) on Friday, September 3. The regulations for the primary electioii were taken up. Mr. Wm. R. Itab'o moved that Paragraph 11 be amended so as to read as follows: Par. 11. The ballots shall be printed, under the direction of the County Executive Committee, and shall contain the name of every person offering for office. The voter shall erase the names of those for whom he docs not vote. This amendment was adopted. Mr. Rabb moved a further amendment to paragraph 11, as follows: . No baliot that contains more orless than three names for Representatives, and 110 ballot that contains more or less than three names for County Commissioners, shall be counted in determining who shall be candidates for these officers, but may be connted lor others if otherwise regular. The purpose of this amendment, as will readily be perceived, is to prevent "plumping". It evoked quite a discussion in the Committee. Finally, a motion was adopted, postponing the consideration of the amendment till the meeting of the Committee on Saturday the 21st inst. On motion of Mr. J. E. McDonald, the following proviso was added to paragraph IS: Provided, That if a greater number of persons than are necessary to fill the office for which they are candidates shall receive a majority of all the votes cast then the requisite number of nominees shall be selected from those receiving the highest vote. Paragraph 19 was amended by providing for the second primary on the Friday following the first, and for the counting of the votes on the Saturday following the election. Paragraph 1J was further amended by adding this proviso: 7>>?/m?iV7z>/7 Thof if nnnn thfi dpftlara tion of the result of the second primary, there shall be 110 mere persons offering for any office than are necessary to fill the "same, then the person or persons receiving the plurality of votes in the first primary shall be" declared the nominee or nominees. Ail withdrawals by candidates, under this paragraph, shall be in writing, filed with the County Chairman, or shall be published in a county newspaper. Paragraph 22 was amended so as to give the County Chairman the casting vote in case of a tie in the County Executive Committee. Paragraph 24 was amended so as to require candidates' pledges to be published, or filed with the secretary of the Committee, at least live days before the day fixed for the first primary. The adoption of the Kegulation3 as a whole was postponed till the next meeting of the Committee. On motion the Committee then adjourned, to meet in the Town Hall, "VVinnsboro, on Saturday, August 21, at eleven o'clock, a, m. BETHEL ACADEMY. Messrs. Editors: At the request of Dr. Boyd, our worthy County School Commissioner, I send you a few dots on the closing exercises of the Betkel Academy, which transpired on Tuesday the 3rd inst. No special preparation had been made for an examination of the pupils, the chief interest of the occasion being expected to centre in the address of Dr. Boyd and the picnic. But the Doctor so directed his opening remarks, as that by direct questions he tested the attainments of the sehol ars iu geographical and historical knowledge; and right nobly did they acquit themselves. After addressing the children, he turned to the parents, and in a few brief and pointed remarks impressed upon them the importance of education, physical, intellectual and moral. The lecture over, the teacher, Miss Agnes Jennings, with a few short commands formed the large class of girls and boys?near forty?into line, marched and countermarched them through the aisles of the school-room, changing from single to double rank and vice versa, forming arches and passing under them, tying themselves into knots and then disentangling them, marched them to their seats again in the order in which thev left. Ail these calisthenic movements were so quietly, neatly and gracefully performed. and withal in good order, that even an old soldier was puzzled to keep posted in the movements. I flmihr if fhf? fJ-mvlnnQ r>r>nld Ti^rfhrin these evolutions more promptly. Dinner being announced, the children were marched to tbe table prepared for them, where they were served to the good things br adults, and showed that they were about as well posted in the epicurean art as in calisthenics. Quite a crowd of older ones joined in this pleasant game, though at a different table. Thus passed off a most enjoyable occasion. patron. LETTER JFROX "OLD 2tAS". Messrs. Editors: Some men are born to greatness, some achieve greatness, and others liBve greatness thrust upon them, so some one has said if we mistake not. Your correspondent, ;4'Middle-Age", seemingly made an I effort to achieve greatness in his abor! tivc attempt to get off a criticism at : the expense of "Old Man". Himself and his neighbor of the "weedy-field" piay have had a "giggle" at the sup[ jposcd discomforture of "Old Man", and what appears on the record to the :contrary the two B-frogs of the fishpond joined in the mirth with their single note of "jug o'rum, jug 'o rum". The "Old Man" is pleased to be able to inform all parties concerned that he has survived this wonderful shock to his nervous system, and hopes that "Middle-Age", by his unfriendly criticism of his article on "cheat and wheat", has added something to his achievements, and that his popularity may be enhanced to a degree that shall compensate him for such a gigantic, mental effort. "Middle-Age" seems to be grateful that he has learned that cotton will deteriorate to grass and weeds, and that it takes four German carp to make two "B-frogs". This knowledge may be valuable in the near future as this is an age of pro gress. But sometbiug still remains to be learned. Ridicule is the argument of . "Old Man" forbears to complete the sentence as he does net desire to insult or wound the feelings of his very good friend "Middle-Age". Now friend "B", we might say, but will stick to "Middle-Age", for there is "nothing in a name", if you aspire to political or official honors the Democratic racer and the farmer's cart-horse are saddled and the different aspirants are mounted daily, vault to the saddle and take the reins. The Democratic racer is fleet of foot and and in fine training. The farmer's cart-horse is not in good running order and is burdened with many promises, besides a great multitude of ex pectations as hard riders. "We guess | this to be the reason why lawyers are not allowed "to take a ride". Now, friend "Middle-Age", make choice of these steeds, but be assured in 110 event will you be antagonized by this OLD MAN. ITEMS FROM JiVCKUEAD. Messrs. Editors: I am about to attempt a bold undertaking. I am going to write you a letter and I hope you will not nip me in the bud, but will publish it. Especially do I wish it published, as it will contain an important announcement or news item. There is very little news that 1 know of? nothinsr new about the crops, and the less said about them the better. I visited Mrs. Ladd's a few days since. She has fine grapes?having- prevented them from rotting by putting paper bags around the bunches. I saw many vines that seemed to have nothing but rotten grapes on them; but when a bag was opened there was a splendid bunch in it?the wet atmosphere had been kept from the bunch and it was perfect. !Mrs. Ladd's peaches arc veryfine. Everywhere else they are rather imperfect, if not entirely so: but her trees are loaded down with large, red, luscious, beautiful peaches. The only difference between her orchard and others is the greater attention she gives hers. "Why will not our farmers j pay more attention to orchards and all else that tends to beautify home and make it attractive? I saw good almonds on two almond trees. We can grow pcoans as well as hickory-nuts, and if we only would we all might have such homes as would make life worth living, for the stomach's sake alone. TV'e have seen something of the candidates ;had to tell them we wished them well, etc., and they always left looking very happy. I never saw such people in the world for shaking hands as they are. They are not content to bow or wave the hand as they ride off. No boy soft on a girt loses fewer opportunities of shaking hands. There is another point of resemblance between the lover and the candidate; of all sanguine people the candidate is the most sanguine. But this time there are so many friends of the "dear T>?/vnlo? tlmt smnp must of liecessii.V ^UVJk/*V M*V?W WV...V ? ^ be rejected. I only hope it will be the worst men. 1 have heard much pleasure expressed at the good material we have from which to choose County Commissioners; and it seems to be the sentiment of all that Fairfield will elect good men this time. It is to be hoped so. That reminds me of the main object of this letter. The people want a large number ot candidates so that there can be a good selection. It is then a grievous matter that it costs so much to gets one's name announced. A poor man can't risk 3 " " " ?' A *"* /%1 T?r*nn nye QOiiarb uu gcLtiu^ cicticu. jut<;u if he would risk it he may not have it and may be afraid to borrow in the hope of paying back when elected, or may be too proud to let his friends give him the money. Oh! it is a terrible thing! Yet I would not find fault with the policy of vour paper, Messr.s Editors, and" I admit that if you made no changes the indications are that the names of candidates would crowd out everything- else, j It will, however, be a bad time for this country when the people arc deprived of tiie service of a worthy man because he is poor. Xow I have a friend who is a candidate for County Commissioner and is anxious to have it announced, but so far has not been able to get it in thfi paper. In short, Mr. Spartan D. Goodlett is a candidate for County Commissioner, or would be one if he had the money qualifications. In other words, the trouble is that he hasn't got the moaev to pay for the advertisement. To those not acquainted with Mr. Goodlett I takethi opportunity to speak of his high qualifications for the office, believing that when a man is worthy the people will elect him and will not let modesty or poverty be disqualification for office. In the first place, he is a young man, strong and active, will not tiro of riding over the roads to sec that they in o-nnd fiv \Vn wnntsftmf! VOMTlor. *" c"" ~ " * 01 progressive men. Moreover, he lias for some time been overseer of a section or the road and. has there the advantage, so much insisted upon in all things, of having learned by practice the details of the~work he is to supervise. Again, he has become a candidate only upon the urgent solicitation of his friends, and is no office-seeker. Yet, being no other business to divide his energies, he will, if elected, throw nil his thought and heart into the work of his of ice and make it his profession. democrat. OBITUARY. Mamie Aiicex Blah:, the baby of Mr. ancl Mrs. Win. C. Blair, died July 18, aged one year, four months and six days. "Oh! not in cruelty, not in wrath, The reaper came tbat day, And visited the green earth, And teuk the brightest llower away." And bud that shall bloom in heaven more beautiful than it could on earth.. VIR DAW. ERSK IN E COLLEGE Dl i: WEST, s. c.. Opens oh the first Monday in OCTOBER. Necessary expenses for the nine months about S163. Offers the advantage of a thoiough college training at a moderate cost. Send for catalogue. W. M. GRIER, President. AuglOflx-i SEALED PROPOSALS. Sealed proposals V,'iil be received by the County commissioners or r ainiem, up to eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the 7th day of September, 1SS0, for the 1: uilding of Kincaid's Bridge over Little River. Specifications may be had of the Clerk of the Board. Parties making bids must fur- j nisli sufficient security for faithful performance of the work: the names of the sureties to be sent in with the several bids. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. J AS. L. RICHMOND, Chmn. Bd. Co. Com. J>-o. J. Neil, Clerk. AugTflxtd KING'S 3IOCXTAIX HIGH SCHOOL TlIE largest Military Boarding School in Western North Carolina. Situated at foot of mountains. The finest health record of any school in the State. Large Assembly and Society Halls now being added. Sixteen hundred students in the last ten years. $225 covers every expense for ten months and furnishes two full suits of uniforms. For catalogue, address W. T. E. BELL, A. M., July2011x3 King's Mountain, X. C. DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. Session opens first Monday of OCTOBEK. Ten teachers. Ten pianos in constant use. Facilities in French and Music, Instrumental and Yecal, unsurpassed. Prospects of the College were never brighter. Whole cost of Board and regular tuition for year, ?165.00. For catalogue apply to , J. P. KENNEDY, J ul y20 f 1 xG Prcsiden t. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OK FAIKK1ELD. By J. R- BOYLES, Esq., Probate Judge: TT/HEREAS, W. II. KERR, C. C. C. P., VV hath made suit to ir.e to grant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of Dr. W. K. Turner, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singuiarthe kindred and creditors of the said Dr. W. K. Turner, deceased. that they be and appear before me, in the Court of "Probate, to be held at Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the loth day of August 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 7th day of July, Anno Domini iss<5. Published on the 8th day of July, -I OOl' rpvY*- v-rirc * "Vr* IffWAT.n JLOOU, ill llirs ?T O J. R. I30YLES, JulySflxG Judge of Probate. MOUNT ZIOX COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. 11IIE next session of the Mount Zion Collegiate Institute and of the Graded School will open on Monday, the 13th day of September, 1S86. The following able and experienced Corps of Teachers have 1 been employed for the year, viz: , Prof. W.'II. Witherow, President, and Principal Common School Department. Prof. S. D. Dunn, Assistant, Classical Department. Miss E. S. Obear, 1st Assistant, Common School Department. Miss S. Lilla Beaty, 2nd Assistant, Common School Department. Miss X. A. Phinney, 3rd Assistant, Common School Department. Miss Fannie Jordan, Music Department. Mrs. E. C. Gooding, Drawing Depart-) ment. A substantial ami well-arranged brick building lias just been completed, containng eight large, well lighted ami ventilated school-rooms, furnished throughout with comfortahlc seats and desks and other necessary apparatus. Thus, the Trustees are enabled to offer to the youth of our Town and County a good opportunity of obtaining a practical education at very low rates. The curriculum is designed to meet the wants not only of those who wish to prepare for a more advanced course in any special department, but also of those who by a special course of one or two years wish to prepare for the practical business of life. KATES OK TUITION*. IX COMMON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. Pupils between G and IS years, Free. Pupils over 1G years, ?1 per mouth, in iiu\ anuc Pupils from other School Districts, -51 per month, in advance. Higher English Course, $1.50 per month, in advance. Scientific Course, per month, in advance. Classical Course, ?2.50 per mon th, in advance. A contingent fee of Fifty Cents will be required of all pupils at the beginning of the term. For catalogue and other information apply to the President or either of the undersigned. J AS. n. KION, Chm. Mt. Zion Trustees. J. C. CALDWELL, Chm. Bd. School Trustees, Xo. 14. Aug:3fxlaw2m TTETTC! "P 3 *PT?T? Tnar Vi fnanA on fit (Vo. X XliO JTJ5-L JLlJX p itoweii & co a >Vir?pap..* | AUTert4s?n{rBure<MiCK)Spruco St.). where &d*ra-ti?ng I Oomcawu auyr bu its U I2C *ijiW YOliii* FOR REPRESENTATIVE. We arc authorized to announce Mr. Ciias. A. Douglass as a candidate for re-election to the office of Representative ?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Messrs. Editor*: Please announce Mr. S. R. Rutland as a candidate for re-election to the office of Representative?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Many Voters.* Me&r*. Editors: Please announce Cait. J. D. IIogan as a candidate for a seat in the House of Representatives at the ensuing election?subject to the action of ill Democratic primary. * Many Friends. We are authorized to announce Mr. Oskcnd W. Ucchanan as a candidate for a >eat in the lower house of the General Assembly?subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Dr. T. B. McKixstuy as a candidate for the Legislature? subject to the action of the Democratic primary. *' We hereby nominate Mr Thomas S. Biiice as a candidate for re-election to the House of .Representatives?subject to the Demacratic primary. His record in this body is a sufficient guaranty that lie will be faithful to any trust tnat is reposed in him. - Salem Democratic Club. FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. ilcfars. Editor*: The many friends of Mr. S. K. JomrsroN announce him for election to the office of School Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * We are authorized to announce Dr. Jno. Boyd as a candidate for re-election to the j office of School Commissioner?subject to! the action of the Democratic primary. * FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce Mr. G. B. Pearson* as a candidate for County Comm;>sioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The many friends of Mr. J. R. Delleney announce him a* a candidate for the office of County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * Messrs. Editors: Please announce Sir. John A. Stewart as a candidate for County Commissioner?subject to the action or the Democratic primary. ~ Maxy'Friends. We are authorized to announce Mr. B. II. James as a candidate for County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Deinocraiic primary. * Messrs. Editors: The many friends of Mr. James II. Harvey present his name as a candidate for the nomination for County < Comissioner. He is just the man to make a jjood official. This nomination is made subject to the rules of the Democratic I'llliUll J ? We are authorized to announce Mr. J. Turner Stewart as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner?subject to the action of tho Democratic primary *. The many friends of Mr. J. G. HERON, in the Monticello and Salem neighbor hoods, take pleasure in nominating him for re-election to the office of County Commissioner for Fairfield County?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * Editor*: We announce as a candidate for County Commissioner of Fairfield County Mr. Jas. M. IIigcins. If elected, Mr? Higgins will sttend to the duties of th<? office as a public servant should. This nomination is made subject to the rules of the Democratic party * Many Friends. The many friends of Dr. .J. Austin Scott, hereby nominate him as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary. Dr. Scott is highly qualified for the position. Believing him worthy, ne wm receivc me sunrages ui * Many yoters. We arc authorized to announce Mr. Dixon* II. Robertson as a candidate for re-election to the office of Count}' Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * Messrs. Editors: Please announce Mr. J. Allen Tukkett as a candidate for County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * Many Friend?. We are authorized to announce Mr. James L. Richmond is a candidate for re-elec-ionto the office of County Commis-1 sioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * Messrs. Editors: Please announce Mr. II. A. Glenn as a candidate for County Commissioner. His recognized qualifications for the office are sufficient guarantees that if elected he will well and faithfully discharge the duties imposed upon hi 111" This nomination is made subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * Many Friends. The voters of the north western portion of Fairfield County, recognizing Ins ability for the position* take pleasure in placing before the people the name of Mr. \V. Walker Crosby for the office of County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. * We are authorized to announce for the office of County Commissioner Mr. P. C. Mellichami'?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * We are authorized to announce the name of Mr. C. B. Blair as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. * We are authorized to announce Mr. James Gelston as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner?subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. * FOR PJROBATE JUDGE. We are authorized to announce Mr. J. R. Boyles as a candidate for re-election to the office of Probate Judge?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. * We are authorized to announce Mr. A. A. Morris as a candidate for the office of Probate Judge?subject to the action of the Democratic primary. - The many friends of Mr. Joirx A. IIi>"naxt respectfully nominante liim as a candidate for the office of Probate Judgesubject to the action of the Democratic primaries. 3Ev. Ilinnant is entirely quali lied to discharge the duties of the position.* STATE 01? SOUTH CAROLINA, county of fairfield. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. B. F. "Williamson, Plaintiff, against A. .J. Riclibounr, Defendant?Summons. For Belief.?Complaint not Served. To the Defendant : "VrOU AKE HEREBY summoned and reX quired to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office, Winnsboro, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of - the day of such service: and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated 27th July, 1880. JAS. n. KIOX, Plaintiff's Attorney. To the Defendant Mrs. A. J. Richbourg: TAKE notice that the Summons in this UCllUU, U1 WHICH UiU 10 ?v wyj , and the Complaint in this action, were tiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas at Winnsboro, in the County of Fairfield, in the State of South Carolina, 011 the 27th day of July, 1SSG. This 27th davof Julv,*lSSt?. "JAS. II. IlIOX, July29xGt Plaintiff's Attorney. UfpjfjIgTyT??i?B?????? ' | I ADVERTISERS | can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of advertising in American papers by addressing Geo. P. Rowell & Co., Newspaper Advertising Bureau, lO Spruce St., New York. Send 10c ta. for 100-Page Pamphlet.' STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, . county of fairfield. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Mary S. Calc.well, Plaintiff, against Pati lick Hastings, William A. Kincaid, John Kincaid, Junes Kincaid, Thomas Anderson, and James A. Brice, as Assignee for j the benefit of the creditors of David R. Flenniken, Defendants.?Summons. For Relief.?Uo.nplaiut not Screed. i To the Defendants : YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in , this action, which is filed in tl.e office of the i Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County, and to serve a copy of ; your answer to the said Complaint on the [ subscriber, at his office, Winnsboro, South i Carolina, within twenty days after the i service hereof, exclusive of the day of such | servicc. And if you fail to answer thecom! plaint within the time aforesaid, the plaini tiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated 20th J une, 18SG. J AS. H. RIOX, Plaintiff's Attorney. To William A. Kineaid, John Kineaid and James Kineaid, absent Defendants herein: Take notice that the Summons in this action (of which the foregoing is a copy) and the Complaint in this action were filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Picas for Fairfield County, at Winnsboro, South Carolina, on the 30th day of June. 18S(>. This 30th June. ISSti. J AS. II. RION, Plaintiff's Attorney. .Juiyl-Gt STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. ! m? rmrunv PT/F.AS. Wbilt V/A ? ?? Mary Gibson, James C. Tinkler, Lawrence I). Tinkler, Jane A. McC'onnell, John Paul, Mary A. Weldon, Marjraret Brooks, Nancy S.* Paul,. Mary A. Giadney and Nancy Giadney, Plaintiffs, arjaiMt Daniel Tinkler, llugli Tinkier and Margaret McConnick, Defendants. ? Sui/ii/iofiS. For Relief.?Complaint not Served. To the Defendants Above-Named: \7"OU are hereby summoned and reX quired to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of | the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to" the said complaint oh the subscribers at their office, Iso. 6 Law Range, Winnsboro, South Carolina, within twenty dnys after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within tiie time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief dei-ianded in the complaint Dated 29th Julv, A. D. 1.SS6. DOUGLASS & McCANTS, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. To the Defendant Margaret 3IcCormick: Take notice that the summons at:d complaint in this action were filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Comn>on Pleas at Winnsbo^, in Fairfield Count}-, in the State of South Carolina, on the 29th day of July, A. D. 1886. Douglass & jiccaxtb, Aug4x6t Plaintiffs' Attorneys. SPRIXG AXXOUXCE3IENT Of my large assortment of Spring and Summer Stock of Clothing for men, youths and boys. This is the best assorted stock of Clothing you will find anywhere in the State. Having purchased from the leading and most reliable manufactures of the country, enables me to show the most complete assortment in styles, designs in ' patterns and first class in workmanship that has ever been shown bofore. These garments arQ placed on the counters and ready for your critical inspection. The variety of these garments are so great that I will only attempt to give you an idea of a few leading articles. Tlie One-Button Cutaway will be the leader in cutaway frock suits. They are made from imported Corkscrew, Whipcord, Cheviot and Broadwail in all the prevailing shades: while the Sacks are cut square, and round cornel's are made of the same goods as the above Cutaways, including fancy patterns in Worsted and Cassimeres. My Hat stock is filled with choice novelties "in the light weight. Still Hats in Pearl, Granite. Mixtures, Brown and Black. See my Pearl Cassimere Beavers r;t $3.50, made in the latest spring stapes. Gents' Furnishing Goods and Shoe Department-are comx>iete with all the novelties of the season. When in the city call and look through this eminent stock. It will be a pleasure to show you tiirougn, whether you purchase or not. i'iespectfullv, * M. L. KES AKD, COLUMBIA, S. C. THE SUBSCRIBER TAKES PLEASURE IN INFORMING THE CITIZENS OF WINNSBOKO That he is receiving one of the best assorted stock of Fancy and Staple Groceries iu town. JUST RECEIVED, a few bushels of White Peas. Also, Raisins, Currants, Citron, j'runes, i-vaporatea Appies, Sugars, Coffees, of different grades, Teas, Chocolate, Broma and Cocoa, Fresh English Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Spices of all kinds and Extracts, Imported Sardines in Quarter and Half Boxes, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Peaches, Pears and Pineapples, Okra and Tomatoes, Corn and Peas, Flour from the cheapest to the finest, ileal, Grits, Lr.id, Bacon and Syrups, With good many other goods, all of which will be sold at the lowest price for casii only by S. S. WOLFE. 4 ~ TAYLOR lanictni (la., CHAMBERSBUBG. PA., MANUFACTURERS of Boilers, Saw Mills and Moore County Grit Corn Mills. Tins .Machinery is sola direct by the Manufacturers' General Agent, and for good material, good workmanship, utility and beautj- of finisli cannot be excelled. Satisfaction fully guaranteed in every sale or money refunded. Unprecedented inducements offered to cash customers, and this line of trade especially solicited. For catalogue and confidential prices, address W. .J. HERRON, 3Ian f'rs. Gen. Agent, Columbia, S. C. July6fx2m WANTED. I \\7E are ahvavs prepared to pay the tt highest casli prices for cattle of all I kinds. Tim stock mav be delivered to us I at the Bulow place, near Ridgeway, or wc I will take charge of them at any place in dieated. Milch Cows kept cohstantly on ' hand, and will be sold, or exchanged for ; beef cattle. T. W. BOYLE Sr BIIO., J ulySfxOm Ridge way, S. C NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS, J 4 LL persons are hereby forbidden to \ <i\. trespass, in any way, upon the pa^fl j ture on the plantation, known as the T. 38 ! Bulow nlace, near Ridgewav. T. W. BOYLE & BRO? JM JuIySfxGm Lessee.