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w LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. WEDITESDAY, XOVE5TBEK 10, : 1886. Terms op The News asd Herald.? Tri-weekly edif;on, four dollars 'per annum, in advance. Weekly edition, two dollars per annum in advance; two dollars ana tifty cents -per annum, if not paid in advance. Kates for Advertisixg.?One dollar per inch (solid minion) for the first insertion, and fifty cents per inch for each sub\ seiuent insertion. These rates apply to advertisements of every character, and are payable strictly in advance. Obituaries and tribut ;s of respect are charged for as advertisements. Marriage notices, and simple announcements of deaths, are pubL iished free, and are solicited. Liberal terms f.,r contract advertisements. H .< ?.? Aiit?r:item?nu. if| Plantation for Rent or Sale?Giles J. Yatterson, Chester, S. C. r Loeai ^rierg. ?Noy is the time to dig sweet potatoes^ ?This iV the sort of weather for sowing wheat. ?Don't negact to pay the preacher fjr what yon owe ilm. ?The mouth cS the Bartholdi statue of liberty is iast ayard wide. ?Matrimonial rumors are thick and i nnmerons, in town ar*J couutry. ?Wood-sellers couR do a brisk business in town jest at present. ?November is the monh for general elections and persimmotbeer. . ?The season of wormy Chestnuts! and ditto dried fruit is about aVhaud. - -This office continues to ssooj in some new subscribers, now and ag&u. ?Tbe Thanksgiving turkey ma? begin to prepare himself for the sacrifice. k ?The County Treasurer makes but little headway in the collection of taxes:. ?If there ever was a good time to yay your subscription, now is mat time. L ?With two weeks more of good weather nearly all the cotton will be gathered. ?Why is it that there are no fall poets? Somebody ought to make the venture. ?Some things are more valuable when they are upside dowu?the Sgare 6, for instance. - ?The eagle is. a tough bird, but when it is put on the back of a dollar it is a legal tender. ?Senator Giles J. Patterson, of Chester, was in towa on Thursday, on professional business. ?Crows are very prudent and conservative. They never make any lis- j turbance without caws. ?For tear it may escape yoai uoux we will remark that the nights -.re getting a good deal longer. ?"With earthquakes,. fires and regulators, our people have plenty of subjects to talk aboot these daya. ?The President has issued his pro:lamation designating November 25ti as National Thanksgiviug Day. ?The weather siguals of Sa. arda> -Indicated the fall of temperature, which occurred on Saturday night. ?Locusts, red haws and huckle-, berries are in full season. Who would't ? ** *? it- - MAm O De & ooy living m iue uuuuirv uu?; I ?A dry October, preceded by a1 rainless September, knocks all the poetry out of the "golden autumn." ft ?It i3 not a hard thing to train up a child in the way he should go; all you agk have to do is to go that way yourself. WW^"" " ?Our Sheriff is beginning to receive his usual quota of winter boarders. ^ Another one was added to the list on ~v Friday. ?The Fair this week promises to be one of the most successful ever given tVin. RruMofrv One ornrv/t fftflttirft of wrj ww.vV. 5, it will be the absence of all gamtiju& I stands. ^ ?The game law expired on Moiday last and sportsmen can shoot to neir f hearts' content?provided they can find anything to shoot at in theway of game. :* ?WQQ Annfhpr oarthnake ~"v,v X shock here on Friday, about halfoust ^ twelve o'clock. It was the seWest f felt since the first series of shocks.No ia damage was done. > , ?Onr gunners should visit the kir nj Columbia this week and shoofor the prize offered by the Coluroia ^ Club, to which $50 has been addecby the Fair authorities. ?About ninety of the one hunted and twenty-four members who ill fcMdBL ?niT<TWaA tlATf Tjptnfilainre are ?w I men. The results of the session wi^be awaited with interest. ?The roll of the Mount Zion I?titute continues to increase, andwe bear of several parties who will mve to town at the first of the year wk a view to taking boarders. ?Read the card of the ThornOrphanage found in this issue.. Sssh au institution Is worthy of the a'.p- ' r\ra a-iA tiril! r?nnV?fitc 1 ' purii Ul C?CJ J wi Sj u IV> irtu W receive liberal .aid from our people. ?We learn that our efficient Sofcal 1 K Commissioner will make his hc\e ' with us after the first of the year Sr take advantage of our school ttv ' M people are always glad to welcc^ such citizens. ijjs ?A colored woman living on 34. S! G. 5. Hinnant's place had her hou^ and all its contents burned on lasu Tuesday. It is thought that it was' the work of an incendiary. She amiggF her family are left in a destitute con^ ?UIUU1S. - . ?As asnal Fairfield will send down a good delegation to the Fair in Columbia this week. Trains will so ran that the day may be spent in Colnmbia without the inconvenience of being fr? or writ nlnin arcommoda lions for tbe night. The train coming north will leave Colombia a bo at seven o'clock. South-bound the train passes IgpP here at 8.50, a. m. j HST ?The Agricultural Hall not being w sufficiently large toaccemmodate those J who usually attend the State ball during Fair week, the club has decided ^ to admit only members of the society. Those who are not members and desire to attend can apply to Mr. J. T. Barron, the secretary of the clnb not later than Wednesday evening. The membership fee is ten dollars. ?It is said that the feet are much larger in summer than in winter. This may be so, but we sospect that the savant who made.the discoverv bases e? t i r i bis theory upon the fact that he measured the footprint of his inamorata in the snow when she had on her Frenchheeled boots last winter, and in the summer :ook his data from the imprint of her naked feet on the seashore. ?We learn from an exchange that as soon as the State board of canvassers declare the result of the late election the certificates of members-elect of the House and Senate will be prepared and will be delivered to the members on their arrival in Columbia at the office of the Secretory of State. The shortness of the time before the convening of the. General Assembly prevents them from being sent to members. Death of ax Aged Minister.?The Rev. Peter J. Sharnl, Hector of Trinity (Episcopal) Church, Columbia, died in that city on the morning of Monday the 1st inst Dr. Shand was more than eighty-six years of age,and for more' than fifty-two years he had ministered to the Trinity congregation. He was widely known in South Carolina, and he was universally beloved. A Coming Attraction.?Mr. Boag ' - - A. _?iL bas made arrangements witn uic Semon and Bell's Royal Marionettes, to play an engagement here at his Or?e?a House. This Company has a world-wide reputation, and is creating a furore wherever it plays. They play a two nights engagement beginn'-rig next Monday, November 15. Tnej give minstrel and bumptv dump-y, and laughter and fun will reign s^reme. And no doubt their houses wii bo packed. The el*-vnoxt__except the unusual quiet prevaneg, there was nothing to indicate that "^ueeday last was the day for the State, co*nty and Congressional elections. Here in Winnaboro the crowd was oven smaller than is seen on any ordinary occasion. The election passed off quieth everywhere, of course. A very small >->te was polled. At the Winnsboro prec*tct the vot for Governor was but 115, and for Congressman but 113. Tt<s is less than one-third of the Democruic vote. The returns from the country boxes have not yet been opened, but our information is that the vote at ttose polls was as small as it was at th"$ place. Bright Bridal Blossoms.?Scion Presbyterian Church was filled, on Wednesday evening, with a gathering of ladies and gentlemen who came to be witnesses of an interesting ceremony ?the marriage of Miss Jennie E. Boag, | of this place, to Mr. William S. Sloane, of Columbia. The church had been most tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens, and presented a very pretty appearance. At the end of the north aisle was a beautiful floral areh, surrounding the letter B, while on the south aisle was a similar arch, conspicuous in which was the letter S. At the appointed hour the bridal pair entered the church and approached the rostrum. The marriage service was performed by the Rev. D. E. Jordan, after which Mr. and Mrs. Sloane re*? - - - i ~ c curnea 10 me uume ui inc mnui ? parents, where the evening was pleasantly spent in a social way. On Thursday afternoon they left for Columbia, vhither they carry with them many ;ood wishes, and where they will nake their future home. For the State Fair.?The followng ai e the liberal rates for round-trip tokets from different stations on the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Railnad during Fair week: (Chester.. $2 45 Cornwall's 2 15 Backstock's 2 00 "VToodward's 1 90 White Oak 1 70 Adger's 1 70 Winnsboro 1 40' Rockton 1 30 Simpson 1 15 Ridge way 90 Blythewood 65 Kiilians 40 Tickets will be on sale from the Sth to the 12th inst, inclusive; good to return until the loth inst., inclusive. Articles intended for exhibition (race horses excepted) will be transported free. Prepay freight at shipping point aud upon presentation of receipted freight bill, and certificate of the secretary of the Agricultural Society that the article has been exhibited, money will be refunded on article returned. The State Fair.?The Columbia Register says: "Colonel T. "VY, Hollownr. of Pomaria. Secretary of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society, arrived in the city on Tuesday and will remain until the Fair is over. For the present he will have his office over the store of Mr. David Jones,-but towards the latter part of the week will remove to the Fair, grounds. Colonel Hoiloway reports that entries are rolling in, and that the outlook is quite promising. Two gentlemen alone have made 60 entries ;? nwirw 1i. in cVipotv IS in I " "IV iU U^IU vyoj XI Ait WAivv^y cattle, 3 in horses, 3 in swine and 11 tn poultry. Numbers of other entries &f fine horses, cattle, &c., &c., have been already made and are coming in iaily. Mr. J. H. Kinard, of Columbia, will ausist Colonel Holloway in in q f(?-ar rlftVK UiOAiU^ CUUXVOf auw iu ? aw .? ??y ? they will be aided by Mr. H. KAiken, of Cokesbnry, and Mr. Eichardson, of Somter. The Fair Committee of the Columbia Board of Trade ias established its intelligence office m the Columbia Hotel building and pfcced Mr. C. R. McJnnkin in chaise. A.1 those in the city who can accommodate visitors and those from a distaice who wonld like to secure rooms and board iu advance, are requested trt ..nmrnnnicofp W?th "Mp. McJtinkiU." Their Business Booming. Probably no one thiug has caused such a general revival of trade at Mcilaster, Briee & Kei;chin's store as their giving "away to their customers of so many free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable irticle from ibe fact that it always cures , ?.nd never disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Vsthnia, Bronchitis; Croup and all throat, ; aid lung diseases quickly cured. Toa can ; est it before buying by getting a trial ,*ottle free, iarge size ?l. Every bottle ' varranted. * 1 m r>n laof 1 r XKt-b mcj ... Wednesday morning, about three o'clock, Mr. W. B. Murray, of Iloreb 1 township, had the misfortune to lose ' his gin-hou?e, screw, nine bales of cotton, one wagon, gin-head, gears J and other valuable property by an incendiary fire. Only a few years ago 1 he had the misfortune to lose his dwelling, and the second fire falls with unusual severity upon him. There is ' little doubt but that the fire was of in cendiary origin. The-loss is between . one thousand and twelve hundred dollars, with no insurance. 1 Scarcely had the fire died out from < this building1 when another of our 1 farmers raeefs with a similar loss. The gin-house of Mr. Thos. Bryson, J situated 011 the old Ellison place, about 1 three miles from town, was burned on Sunday eveuing;with its entire J I contents. Fortunately Mr. Bryson * | had only about two bales of seed cot- 1 I ton in (he building at the time. The | loss, besides the building, is the two 1 bales of cotton and the seed from * about forty bales, and will amount to ^ about six or scveu hundred dollars. There is little doubt but that this fire e was also of incendiary origiu, and the t guilty party may be made to suffer for $ it. These are only fcwo of a number of fires which have occurred in our coun- 3 ty during the past thirty days. No 2 pains should be spared to bring all the e guilty parties to justice aud make c 1 (Via cororctt rionnlK' nf ihfi f UJUUl luw -JV I v* wv -? ??.??? law. These gentlemen have the sympathy of the commanitv in their losses. J ?: 1 Convention of Postmasters.?The following call, signed by Messrs. W. A. % Schiffiey, of Orangeburg, D. J. Aald, 0 of Sumter, and others, has been ad- 0 dressed to the postmasters of the third and the fourth class in this State: j Believing that a permanent organi- ( " ill X/? KonoHr-isl fr? t.hf? Postal <oauvu oil* wv wuv??v>w -? ?? Service and to the interest of the 1 Postmasters, we, the undersigned, have $ agreed to call a Convention of the Third and Fourth Class Postmasters of c this State, to meet in Colnmbia on Wednesday night, November 10, 1886, * in Stanley's . Hail, opposite Grand S Central Hotel. $ You will notice that the time fixed is during the week of the State Fair, and since at that time the rates on all c the railroads are very low, we hope C that a large number may find it con- S renient to attend.' | $ The Postmaster-General writes that *here is 110 objection to such a Conventon, and an invitation has been ex- c te*ded to him to be present. Mr. C Jobi H. Patterson, editor of The g Vhimd States Mail, (a paper published in tht interest of Third and Fourth ^ Class Postmasters) has also been invited to xttend the Convention. ci All arrangements have been made ? and the Convention will be held. It ? is proposed \o effect a permanent orffanizatiou atd business of importance to all Postmasters and for the good of ci the service will come before the Con- (j vention. Come an3 help to make the meeting both pleasaat and profitable. Organization is the order of the day, and the Postmasters of South Carolina ti must not be left behind. We hare the c National Convention organized last . year. The Postmasters of Nebraska formed a State Convention on the 9th of September last; and an Association was formed in the Fifth Congressional fx District of Missouri on tS? 2nd of September. ^ "Weather Signals.?Col. A. P. Butler, Director ot tne ooum Carolina ? Weather Service, has furnisbed Major James Pagan with the following ex- 13 planation of signals, which will be found nsefal: ^ Preparation of Indications.?The n weather indications furnished to the Jjj State by.the Chief Signal Officer are h based on observations taken in all j, parts of the country three times a day. t The morning indications are prepared ^ at 11 p. m. (Eastern standard time) of t the preceding night, and hold good for r ^ the twenty-four hours following. t Display of Flags.?In accordance ^ with these indications the proper offi- g cial flags, illustrated on the reverse side of this card, should be selected and promptly displayed. If elevated j. nr> a thpv chr?nld he arransred as t ~ *" r~~? J -- = " t to read downward. If the indications a read followed by ^ , then a space, the width of a ^ flag-, should be left vacant on the pole g to indicate "followed by." The E signals should be withdrawn at 3 p. m. Meaning of Flags.?"So. 1 [white ^ flag] refers always to Fair or Clear Weather. No. 2 [orange flag] refers ^ always to Local Rains. No. 3 [blue * flag] refers always to General Rains. No. 4 [black triangle flag] refers niwavR to Temperature. When placed I above either Noe. 1, 2 or 3 indicates Rising Temperature; when placed below these numbers (1, 2 or 3) indicates Falling Temperature; when ? absent from the pole Stationary Tem- E perature is indicated. No. 5 [white n flag with black pquare] refers always , to Decidedly Colder Weather, and is generally issued twenty-four hours in advance sf the expected fall of temper s . 3 T ature. The signal is not oraerea , b unless it is expected that the temperature will fall to 45 degress Fahrenheit, ? or below, within the time stated iu the order. 8 Examples: "Cooler, fair weather," display flag No. 1 with No. 4 below it. ^ "General rains, higher temperature," V display No. 3 with No. 4 above it. 0 "Stationary temperature and local E rains." disolav No. 2 only. "Station- , ary, temperature and general rains, 1 followed by cooler clear weather," ~ display No. 3 (space) and No. 1 with No. A below it. Bueklen's Arnica Salve. 5 The Best Salve in the world for s Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt x Tsttor Phannfid LVUCULU} uvt VCj AV?.W* y ^ Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin . Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, 1 or no pay required. It is guaranteed 1 to give perfect satisfaction, or money i refunded. Price 25 cents per box. ? For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin Brace Up; c You are feeling depressed, your appe- , tite is poor, you are bothered with Head- 1 ache, vou are fidcettv. nervous, and gen- c erally out of sorts, and want to "brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring 8 medicines, or bitters, which have for their t basis very cheap, bad whiskey, and which s stimulate you for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than b?fore. What ? you want is an alterative that will purify c your blood, start healthy action of Liver r and Kidneys, restore your vitality, and i give renewed health and strength. Such f a medicine you will find in Electric Bit- . ters, and only 50 cents a bottle at MeMaster, Brice & Ketchin's Drag Store. * \ Sale of Real Property. The following is a statement Of the sales made by the Clerk of the Court Df Common Pleas on Sales Day last: In the case of Alexander B. Douglass v. Alexander Erwin, a tract of 148 acres to A. B. Douglass for $100 ;ash. In the case of Lilla M. Mobley v. Nathaniel F. Mobley and Others, a tract of 211 acres to W. R. Doty for ?300, one-halt cash, balance in one fear. In the case of Henrietta Y. Cameron !?. Francis Yongne and Others, a tract )f 125 acres to II. E. and L. C. Yongue for $801, one-half cash. In the case of II. C. Grafton v. Jas. R. Harvey, a tract of 127 5-6 acres to 3. C. Grafton for $220, one-third cash. In the case of Martha A. Brown v. David F. Brown and Others, a tract of >3 acres to R. P. Brown for $301, oneialf cash. T - <* TTr T7I T?I, ~ * A ill me case 01 ty. jc. za.uninistrator, v. Emma L. Powell and Others, a tract of 236 acres to Jemima Beard for $705, one-half cash. In the case of Mary Gibson and Othsrs v. Daniel Tinkler and Others, a ract of 200 acres *o James Turner for 52,425, one-third cash. In the case of the Merchants' and farmers' National Bank of Charlotte, ; C., v. E. P. Mobley, Jr., and Oth:rs, a tract of 2,800 acres to the Mer:hants' and Farmers' National Bank ' or $100, one-third cash. . In the case of Jos. K. Crosby v. Jos. 1 I. Crosby and Others, 215 acres to f V. B. "Wn?ht for $875, one-half cash. ' In the case of Jas. H. Rion, Trustee, ( 1 E. C. Robertson and Others, a tract ] 'f 20 acres to W. B. Creight for $635, J ne-half cash. In the case of the Scottish American ( Mortgage Co. v. E. P. Mobley and ! ] )thers, a tract of 239 acres to the Scot- ' ish American Mortgage Co. for ] i 1,500, one-fifth cash. , In the case of The Scottish Ameri- i an Mortgage Co. v. E. P. Mobley aud 1 )thers, a tract of 451 acres to the 1 American Mortffafire Co. for 4 ;1,000, one-fifth cash. In the case of The Scottish Ameri- < an Mortgage (Jo. v. E. P. Mobley and J )thers, a of tract 376 acres to the 3 cottish American Mortgage Co. for ] 800, one-fifth cash. < * 1 In the case of The Scottish Ameri- J an Mortgage Co. v. E. P. Mobley and ^ >thers, a tract of 260 acres to the t cottish American Mortgage Co. for t 800, one-fifth cash. In the case of The Scottish Amerian Mortgage Co. v. E. P. Mobley and i ' A -sw\ Fillers, a iraci 01 zw aurco i^i^uaiu k>ulware for $342.50, one-fifth cash. ^ In the case of The Scottish AraeriHi Mortgage Co. v. E. P. Mobley and tliers, a tract of 450 acres to E. M. hannonfor $1,525, one-fifth cash. In the case of The Winnsboro Naonal Bank v. T. M. Cathcart and >thers, house and lot in Winnsboro to l. F. line for ?2,yuu, one-tnira casa. s In the case of J. E. McDonald v. J [argaret Camak, a tract of 70 acres 1 ) Margaret J. Aiken for $285 cash. In the case of Henrietta Came- f )n v. Francis Yongne and Others, 185 1 :res to "\V. B. Estes for $1,525, one- 1 alf cash. \ j own With "Possum Hunting" and Cnr Dogi. , I Messrs. Editors: Cannot something i >e dene by our legislators to abate the Teat nuisance of "possum hunting"? "he country is now being devastated y these midnight prowlers who, torch a hand, seem determined to consume he little stbstance with which the ields and woods have been clothed by he recent rair?s. I venture the preliction that if the loss by fire from his source could be accurately com- 3 >uted and charged against the 'pos- j urns in this county since "freedom j orae round", each one would repre- t ent the price of a box of Chicago 1 >acon with the freight paid to Winns- { >oro. "We are fortunate in having , mongst our members of the Legisla- 3 ure two wbo are committed to a dog ' ax law. A law which would punish .j everely any one caught prowling at tight with fire would be a valuable 3 djunct to such a scheme, and would i >enefit the county more than any law 1 ?assed since the war, excepting only he stock law. "What say you, gentleaen of the Legislature? Speak out! A SUFFERER. DOES OUAXO PAT* Messrs. Editors: What has the arming profession learned about ;aano ? After more than twenty years' ise what is the verdict, profitable or mprofitable? Now, if practical expenrnrcs more than mere emotv heoretical assertions, then the honest erdict wonld be not profitable. Juano companies and all guano men rhen tackled as to merits of guano, ring "science to the rescue," and mroll an ingeniously and finely-woven abric, so brilliant and alluring in ppearance that the farmer forgets ome of his hard experience in the ?ast, and sees at once the pearls of wealth roiling in through the means f guano?very good for the guano aen, very bad for the farmer*. Place alongside of this would-be convictive Ugll* liiC OICi 111 UOiU iOVlU CA-O kUVJ M?W noulded by experience?facts inconrovertible?and we have it in the nost forcible conclusion that guano las done more harm than good in krath Carolina. I do not mean to ay that no good can be done, bnt that 10 good has been effected by the use >f guano up to this time; neither can t be denied that in some instances it las increased the yield of cotton, bnt n no way has gnano been of general ma permanent goou. r agure out, u >ossible, the little over average of :otton resulting from the use of guano, hen compare with continued shortage aused by it, directly or indirectly, ind the result would be as one is to hree. Most farmers know this, but icting under the force of habit they ^o on in the same way, condemning raauo in the fall and buying it again n the spring. Buying it?consider this feature, think for a moment the num>erof olouffbs in the State, and it Foald be a fair statement to say that j every plough uses one ton or $35.00 worth; that means one bale of cotton to the plough, or one-fourth of an average crop. Think for a moment, that means thousands of bales of cotton and thousands of bales of cotton means millions of dollars?millions of dollars spent in impoverishing the soil?egregious folly. Now if the farmer mast spend money, why not spena it in a more sane manner than this, spend the same amount in the wayof home-made manure, in many ways> that would readily improve "his laud, and at the same time be free from actual loss such as guano causes. Again, if the enormous amount which is expended for guano was spent in home-made fertilizers, the labor would naturally be the recipient of this expenditure, whereby retaining a vast amount of money in the hands of our people and in the bounds of the State. This is one reason why the guano system is pernicious, and the ground "work of a great evil, even its use were not attended with any observable evil results to crops. But now for the evil itself. Show up the field which has ever been brought up to a higher state of cultivation by its use, and I will show you thousands which have been impover ished by it to such an extent that more and more is required each year to grow anything at all. Gnano does impoverish the soil,it only acts as a conductor, a stimulant, to bring out what is in the land, the very opposite from that of enrichening the soil; this being true, the elements of fertility, or of grain, has to be put there by some other means, and when it is there, there is no positive need for stimulation, when not there, stimulation can do very little good. Guano acts mostly through an abundance of moisture, therefore while seasons are favorable the soil does a double share, gives out all availnhlft AlemantS of orowth at once, tue plant is unduly stimulated, every thing is flourishing, the farmer's expectations are raised to the highest pitch, he thinks gaano a boon, a regular bonanza; but what of all this undue vitality, a few days can undo most of what'has been done; with the sessation of rain the over-burdened plant begins to shed, because everything is already exhausted, and as is aatural with all undue stimulation, will fall back more than it had advanced. Where are the fanner's hopes new? With great wrinkles down his Face he tells his neighbor that if it had not been for the guano he used he svould have been all right. Brother on/?Vi io fho CYnoiMPii(>(> ftf fhA LCfcl LliUl J O UtU JtJ LUV VA^/VI*V??VV w. ? writer, and such has been yours. If [Japt. B. R. Tillman intends to make a ;lean sweep as a "reformer," he should ;rv his extreme measures 011 guano, iot stop with merely correcting the aethods of analyzing, but cure the Jisease by cutting the pig's tail off )ehind the ears; but we fear our 'reformer" is too much involved in 5recious politics to lend much time o petty thiugs pertaining to agriciilure. w. r. THE yew MOUNT ZIOX. impressions Made by the Becent Improvements in Buildings and Otherwise. Correspondence of the News and Courier.) Winxsboro, November 2.?The ret ^ -?r i nr;? lauijuiuioa ui ujluuuc zjiuii vunwc, vhose history and origin date back to he revolutionary war, is a matter of )ride to all of the inhabitants of Winns>oro. This institntion in its onte)ellum history was celebrated not >nly iu this, bat in the adjoining States as well. The original corporaors were citizens of "Winnsboro and Charleston, who exercised a joint conrol for many years. The society held ts meetings in the city of Charleston mtil the year 1825, in which year the r\( moofinor xunt to JitlVsV/ VI LUWVVK^ ?? ?"V Winnsboro. The original Charleston nembers dying off, and their places lot being supplied by others, the institution eventually passed into local nanagement. It escaped the destructive torch of Sherman in his visit to ;his county, only to succumb to the lames a few- years afterwards, by the jarelessness of one of its pupils. This ivas indeed an appalling calamity, mder the peculiar circumstances in (rhieh our people were placed. They frere stripped*of means, as a consejuence of the war. The building was minsnred, and the endowment of the natitution was swept away. This presented anvthinsr but a hopeful and *eassuring prospect. This grand old nstitution was, however, too dear to :he hearts of our people to suffer it to jecome extinct. With that commendable pluck which has characterized the Southern people, an effort at partial restoration was made. This resulted ;n the erection of a one-story brick structure, which, though modest and unassuming, afforded reasonably good rhool facilities. ' In the year 1878 it was converted into a graded school, the first I believe in the State, outside the city of Charleston. It was under the able and efficient management of Prof. E. Means Davis, now of the South Carolina College. About a year ago, a few of our public-spirited .citizens conceived the idea of the complete restoration of H">?o t;ma h..n/M>aH inefitntiAn Oilr citizens, with commendable unanimity and zeal, seconded this efiort. Permission was obtained, through legislative enactment, for the issue of $7,500 of municipal bonds. These bonds were readily floated, the whole batch being taken at home at a reasonable interest. An imposing, substantial and convenient orick buildiug has been erected, the old buildiug has been thoroughly renovated, new and improved school furniture has been purchased, and a comfortable and com modious dwelling for the principal is now nearing completion. Bat oar people were not to be satisfied with these truly gratifying results. They, have recently voted $1,500 additional", with the view of thoroughly equipping the school, and furnishing it with all needed appliances and apparatus. It is now in successful operation, with competent instructors in all departments, including music and drawing, affording ample facilities for a thorough and practical education, both to boys and girls. The president, Prof. W. II. Witherow, is aninstructor of long and varied experience, and, as shown by results already accomplished, a first-class organizer and disciplinarian. Situated in a remarkably healthy and salubrious climate, in a community noted for culture and refinement, and thus thoroughly equipped and furnished, it offers rare and unequalled advantages to the youth of the State. The Aged Made Strong. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic can be used by the most tender infant, by mature manhood, or by the aged and infirm without injury, and in every case with the most beneficial results. It is especially adapted to weak and delicate females. Read what a dutiful son has to say: Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia R. R. nffifA nf Western Afent. Atlanta. Ga., July 28, 1884. Messrs. Westmoreland Bros., Gieenville, S. C.?Gentlemen: My father, who is in the eighty-second year of his age, has been materially strengthened and relieved from suffering by the use of one oottle of your Calisaya Tonic. Please forward to his address (Jonat'n "Welsh, High Point, N. C.,) six bottles of the same, and send bill for the amount to me. Very respectfully, * W. M. WELSH, West Agt. I A SAM ATOM'S EXPEEIEKOE. I Graphic Discouragement for the ildlflcation of One Type of Philanthropist j. A newspaper man of wide acquaintance and benevolent disposition was going home one night not long ago when he fell in, at the doorway of a hotel, with a person of some consequence in the community, who had tarried much too long over the wine cup, and was in a Hiofrra^fl if nftt harm Tniirht come to him If he were not got safely home very soon. " Bless me!" said the newspaper man to himself, "here's a chance to do the good Samaritan. I'll have to handle Jobson carefully, because he Is very drunk, and adroitly steer him home while seeming to let him have his own way." So he stopped and fell into easy conversation with Jobson, and presently said: Well, I must be going home, Jobson. Won't you walk along with me?" "Shert'nly, ol' bo, shertn'ly," said Jobson. "Great'ey pleasure'n 'e warl' shee a man heme. Come ri' long, ole fellow, coe 'loug." They set out together, the newspaper man supporting the unsteady movements of his companion. Suddenly the former remembered that he didn't know where Jobson lived, except that it was somewhere away off In the southern outskirts of the city, a fearful distance beyond his own house. But he didn't dare to ask any questions that would suggest to Jobson that he was taking him home, and simply depended on the impetus in the right direction to carry them along. -f hrs-rr nAtrcnarwi? X XCOCJ-l HJ" WiAVj JkVWVUWU WMW ?? man's house, and Jobson insisted oh leaving him there. But the newspaper man grew very brotherly and kept Jobson going." The latter protested that the night was damp and chilly, that it wouldn't do for him, the journalist, to stay out, and so on. But the newspaper man kept him going and going. There wasn't a car or a carriage, and the good Samaritan wouldn't have dared to take one if there had been. It grew very late aric* **e thought of his own wife getting up in his absence. But he was in for it. Along toward morning they reached a door which Jobson, who had grown drunker and drunker, seemed to have a friendly interest in. The newspaper man tried it, and Mrs. Jobson came to the door. "All ri' old girl," said Jobson, "my ?' I > ii cu occu mo liumc, uuvY ? muo him home. Goo' night, ole girl! Can't let him go 'ome 'lone in this damp air!" It . ould seem that nothing could restrain Jobson from starting back to town with his companion- Finally he insisted, as a compromise, that the newspaper man should stay all night with him. Mrs. Jobson gave an appealing look, and the journalist consented, thinking to get Jobson in the house and then slip out, by his wife's aid. But once in, Jobson insisted that he must sleep with him, and grew very ugly when ho tried to get out of it. And so the iinfortnna.t-.fi newsoaner man went up to bod with the drunkard, who took off his coat only when his friend did, and wouldn't touch a single button until the other had unfastened the corresponding one, and wouldn't get into bed until the other had. At last both were' snugly under the sheet-, and the newspaper man was waiting eagerly for some sign that his Companion was asleep) when Jobson exclaimed : ? Great ?, ole fellow, did you shay your prayers?" " No." " By zhe ole Harry, get up and shay your prayers, an' I'll shay mine!" The newspaper man got up and knelt at one side of the bed and Jobson at the ^ J.i Tru/v- ~ ULiier* TT ilQU LUC yycau^viupleted, both got back into bed, and in about five minutes Jobson began to snore loudly. The newspaper man saw his opportunity. He rose stealthily, put on his underclothing with trembling hands, sneaked down the stairs with his outer garments in his arms, and finished his dressing below. Then he bade the weeping Mrs. Jobson good morning, and started for nis own house. It was broad daylight when he reached home, and he found another weeping woman there to greet him. " The next time I iiud a drunken man making a night of it/' the newspaper man says now, " he can make a night of it for all me. I have had enough of the good Samaritan business to last me an my me.Lisosion decora. ~ The Middle Woman. The wife of an acquaintance in San Francisco who read the papers became imbued with the idea that it was wrong to patronize Chinese labor when poor white women were suffering. for the chance to earn their daily bread, and expressed her views to her husband, saying she knew a poor woman nest door who would be glad to do their washing of nor n-polr?thpv wprft riftvint? the Chinaman $1.50. It was an advance, but white labor must be encouraged, so the washing was handed over to Mrs Murphy. The husband met Ah Sam a few months after and, feeling a little qualm of conscience and Interest In him, inquired how he was getting along. Sam seemed to be in a cheerful stateof mind, and answered: "Fuss rate; plenty wash business. All samee me do your -washee, ail samee me catchee close Miss Murphy house. She pay me one dollar hap week." It turned out that Mrs. Murphy had been giving out trie wasnmg to oam ac.a paying him $1.50 a week, and. making a profit ol the other $1.50. Sam was restored, and that Is about the way the thing goes??N. Y. Times. A Queer Religious Sect. The Nest for Godly People Is the title of a Bussian religious sect which has come into existence during the last fifteen years. Its headquarters are at the historie fortress town of Bender, and its strange came is due to the fact that its members ?an 01 ttie peasanc ciass?aig ? grave In the floor (which is of dried earth) of their habitations, or else in their gardens, and lie therein until overcome by hunger, in order, as they say, to commune with God, confess to Him their sins, and examine their past 2ife. To enable them the better to do this, the grave is covered with a wooden boxlike lid, or canopy, having a door in it for ingress and egrass, so that they lie in the grave as in a coffin; and were it not for small aoertures in the top part of it, they would* run the risk of being suffocated,?[London Figaro. ''?!?' . A Some, Persons generally are becoming quite anxious about securing homes for themselves, and many are availi ng themselves of the present low price of lots, as well as the facilities afibrded by building associations for securing homes by monthly payments. Th is is as it should be: all persons, even thongh in moderate circumstances, ought to secure a home, a spot they can call their .own, and when this is done life will be rendered much happier. But after all. this is not the sura total of a woman's happiness, for 110 matter how handsome her home might be, how it might abound with luxurious surroundings and richly carved furniture, yet if it be destitute of a New Home Sewing Machine life will be miserable indeed. Husbands will do well to make a note of this important fact. See advertisement of R. "VV. Phillips. WINXSBORO HOTEL. ME. A. F. GOODING being about to withdraw from the WLNNSBORO HOTEL, I offer it for rent. Oct2flx6 G. H. McMASTEB OBITUARY. Died, at the residence of her husband, in Fairfield county, Mrs. E. S. Corley, wife cf the Rev. B. F. Corlev, on the 17th October, in the sixtyfifth year of her age. She w as patient and free from murmuring in all her lnnff oii/3 noinfnl cii-flfAmnrrc Yof cV?P ; ^uiuiui cuJiviliigc* a vv wuv expressed herself as anxious to depart ^'whenever it was the Lord's will to release her from her sufferings." She also stated that she was ready -for the ceange. She was a woman of inflexible integrity of character, and her whole Christian life was in beautiful harmony with her profession. She was baptized in 1847 by Dr. Fnrman, of Greenville. The writer has never Known any one in wnose ^nnsiianny he had more faith. She was buried on the 19th October at her church, Crooked Run, according to her repeated request: at which time and place a very appropriate sermon was preached by the Kev. T. W. Mellichamp. *** PLANTATION FOB KENT OR SALE. FOR RENT OR SALE, that desirable plantation belonging to the Estate of Robert Patterson, late of Philadelphia, situate in Fairfield County, on Wateree Creek, bounded by lands of James Jones, E. P. Mobley, R. K. Pickett et al., containing 1,280 acres, more or less. Also, three mules and one engine on the said plantation. Terms reasonable. Apply to GILES J. PATTERSON, Or GEO. W. GAGE, Attorneys, Chester, S. C. Novl Ox-it lo Gains Bf It? I APPEAL TO THE STRONGEST sentiment yon know in asking to try my tailor-made" suits and my low prices. It's to your own interest. You will be gainers by it in the satisfaction of long wear and the secyrity of my guarantee. It's beyond the ability of an expert in cloth to know what is in it by looking at it". Only one of long experience in the work knows row to ferrit out whether tho clothing is carefuily made. You may be a judge or may not. *1 take both risks from your shoulders. It's the fairest bargain I know?to make you sure of the quality and the work; tell rnn rilamlv whot. CArf: if ic ami mnlrp vnil feel safe in trading here. Can you fare as well as that anywhere? Could 1 do it if I did not have confidence in the manufacturers that make these tailor-made garments? You shoot wide of the mark and miss getting the best for your money if you buy without seeing my beautiful stock of clothing, and what it sells at. TO THE MOTHERS. Do not neglect this opportunity. I have received a quantity of knee pants suits from four years to eleven years, and they will go at a price that will astonish you; at first you will have hard work to keep from buy;" g them. I will not name tbeDrice hert, but prefer you should call ana see tVioeo cnitc finrf I pat! t.htf nricp.. This is the best opportunity you will have this season to secure a bargain for a mere trifle. No such bargains ever offered in this city before. These suits are well made and cut in the latest style. Now, don't wait until the last moment and expect to get your choice. If you do you will miss"it,for these suits will go with a rush. "When you are here ask to see the DEGREMONT and DEAN Suits, the latest novelties in boys' suits. HATS. You will find the latest stvles. The YEOIIAN and the DUNLAB B'LOCK are among the novelties in this line. Just received a line of silk hats?Broadway style. I am the agent for the celebrated Dunlap Silt and Stiff Hats. SHOES. This line of goods must bo seen to be appreciated. All the leading styles of fine gents' shoes can be found here. The Waukenphast and Broadway lasts are the favorites. Call and see this magnificent stock of Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, etc., before ycu .purchase elsewhere. You will save time and money by trading here. Respectfully, M. L. KJQfARD, COLUMBIA. S. C. JUST ABIIYSBI SEW BUCKWHEAT in every style, OATMEAL AND FARINA, WHITE PEAS AND BEANS, TRTSTT POTATOES. CABBAGE AND APPLES, FINE GRADE FLOUR, GRIST AND RICE, NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES AND SYRUPS, TEAS, COFFEES AND SUGARS a specialty, SPICES, WITH GOODS IN THAT LINE. PICKLED SHAD, MACKEREL AND WHITE FISH, nil Af VY1111 3 great lilting uwicj ?n v?. which \rill l>e sold at the Jlowest price for CASH, by S. S. WOIiFE. V FRUIT CANS! TTOTTTT CANS! WE HATE A LARGE LOT OF TIN FRUIT CANS. They are easier put up and and half the price of glass. TOMATOES AND VEGETABLES 4-U Lilac ^laoo ??uii t ivvv^z liiuj uv put up in them. You get a 3-pound Can oi tomatoes a1 6 1-4 cents; the same size your grocer sells at 12 1-2 tc 15 cents. I have on the way a few VAPOR STOVES. T ** ?! 11 co 1 a i. Will IKJi. OIUV. line. J. H CU30ITKGS. A y . a. 1^, COME AND SEE ?OUR? STOCK OF GOODS. All departments are now full, and we can show you DESIRABLE GOODS at REMARKABLY LOW PRICES. Our Goods were carefull}' bought, and we are determined to sell them at prices that will compare favorably with I ANY MASEET IN TEE SOUTH. . We have a splendid assortment of GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, to which we invite attention. Our T.A TkTVrC? X. UTWrVT ^d^M. JLT AJLIO ^LJU JL M. will be found filled with the most desirable styles and qualities. We ask an inspection of our SHOE STOCK, / and comparison with anybody anywhere. Another lot of McMaster, Brice & Ketchin's $3.00 shoes to arrive in a day or two. We will take pleasure in showing our stock to all comers. M'MASTEK. BRICE & KETOHIN. FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE?! "VOW is the time to buy the BLUB i\ GRASS SULKY PLOW, and to procure good Seed Wheat, Engines, Cotton Gins, the Star Cotton Press and Cotton Seed Crusher. Iam agent for the Southern Cultivator and Dixie Fnrmer. I don't se* how any farmer can do without this valuable Journal. Those -who don't know everything about farming will be benefitted more tham $1.50 per annum by reading what m?f be _ found in each number of the iarrrwr. mJk I have also a choice lot of new Ck>ver Seed and other Grasses. Sept23-6w JAMES PAGA2C. SMOKING TOBACCO, , "SUNFLOWER" SHOEING TOBACCO SCOTCH SNUFF, CIGARETTES, AND A FINE 5c. CIGAR, JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT TEE DRUG STORE OF W. E. AIKEN. ADVERTISERS can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of advertising in American papers by addressing Geo. P. Rowell & Co.? Newspaper Advertising Bureau* 10 Spruce St., New York, ^end lGcts. for lOO-Page Paopbtoti WANTED. WE are always pre:>a-ed to pay the highest casli prices xor cattle of all kinds. The stock may be delivered to us at the Bulow place, near Kiageway, or we will take charge of them at any place indicated. Milch Cows kept constantly on hand, and will be sold, or exchanged for beef cattle. T. W BOYLE & BRO., July8fx6in Ridge way, _S. C. XOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. ALL persons are hereby forbidden to trespass, in any way, upon thepasture on the plantation known as the T. L. Bulow place, near Ridgeway. T. W BOYLE & BRO., J uly8fx6m Lessees. EXECUTKJLX AUTIUE. ALL persons holding ciaims against the Estate of Robert il. Stevenson, deceased, will present the same duly attested, and all persons indebted will make immediate pavmentto Rebecca m. stevenson, Oct2Gflx3 Qualified Executrix. KENSINGTON PTiuniiiP niiTciT rpcn sifljnrinuu^^r? ^MnESBPni Bete? folly aware of the interest the ladies are I / i\Tr . * ,7>^^llakinzi3Ke3jiMtooWi)A, II !l\*? O V! i.'/vvl 111"^ have prepared aCoiJ i ill ^vW///^jf;?-g2g*SSS??'S I &Vi A \VY/^ oa best jorcafflcnl I Bfe\ 0\\I X(Mbond parchment Paper, all Kf I /S>\ \ I /M ^ different. indudinsr Sprays Hi I (ifi)l 11I tlwl 9H?f Golden Sod. Tansies. HI 1 \?y III MHWild Roses. Fcrget-me\ 0~<V 1IJlxvI ^Hfaots.Thistles^Strawbernes. Bl rv^^/v*V MSB Outlines of Boy, Girl. Burs. ImF1! ii TiiT irtpifir 1 n n mm r n 4 Size from I M in-t07.mEnbrot<^ry Ps tfrlkngt'LusSe, Meall^Wntter w iVridScect Painting. Colors used and mixing of Colon. R^n?^:d^.C&nUlc Colors of ill the di::erent flowea. of e^?rcn used in embroidcry.&c., making * coearrtete C^t tha^eaa n0? Kc bourht a? retail for less than S-t-co. To^irurocacc FARM AN D HOUSEHOLD, the Urge, v page W^gated Magazine devo:cd to the interests of the Country Home and"Household, we will send one of these Outfits comptoj free and postpaid, to any lady who will send 25c-for 3 mos. subscription to the Magazine. Five for Jx. Money 2h~.rf.iiiy funded if not more than satisftrrary. Address FARM AND HOUSEHOLD, Box 49. Hartfort, Conn,