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B I - L;iii;! art* solicited Libelal tern.*f a iwrtisciacnts. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR SHERIFF. II. Yongue Milling', Ii. & Ellison. FOR CLERK OF COURT. II. II. Jennings, T Wardiaw. W.Tl. Kerr, - . - II. M. Zcarly. |? for school coiiJirssioxEi:. S| J no.Boyd, ~ flf S. II. Johnston, ?3? Jas. Douglass, _ Henry L. Duke. eg foi: probate judge. Jno. A. Hinnant. FOR COUNTY C0.M?IISSIO2iKK. if Jas. L. Richmond, John A. Stewart, H. A. Glenn, j J. Turner Stewart, j W John S. Cathcart, John Ilollis, ! P U. C. Trapp, ft Chas. A. Abel!, J I> V T H JL>. jcj. XJ_> IKS. i for senator. W Thos. W. Woodward. ' FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Jas. B. Turner, Thomas B- McKinstrv, j| " Osmund W. Bnchanan, i; John D. Harri ten, W. S. HalJ. FOR SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION. j j Jno. "W. Smart, I James.Pagan, i f Chas. L. Refo. for trial Justice. f Jas. B. Stevenson, r for countt auditor. W. F. Jackson, I. N. Withers, "W. W. Crosby. fo? county treasures. James Q. Davis,' Andrew Y. Milling. FOi: JURY COMMISSIONER. Jno. H. Neil, W. A. Smith. .%vw Advertisements. Notice?J. T. Stewart, Chairman. Electro Plated? Connor & Chandler. " - < -it. university 01 ^>ouiu ? J. M. McBryde, President. L'ic i; Uriors. ?Tho farmers arc beginning to "lay by" their crops. ?The County Commissioners were in session on Wednesday. ?Glenn's Bridge, over Little River, is said to be in a bad condition. ?Watermelons were plentiful on onr streets on Saturday, and consequently sold cheap. ?Don't forget that you can get a E^^fine machine by getting subscribers to fckSlEws and Herald. B^L'he candid at esiu Richland have ?One farmer in the county has forty acres of cotton upon which he V expects to make forty bales. HB ?Don't forget the fact that we offer the Weekly to the person sending us B the largest melon this season. ML ?Good rains, we learn, fell in diffil ferent sections of the county last week, and crops are still improving. HB ?Columbia is in favor of the prij?S mary, as all the delegates from the city are instructed to vote for it. ?J ERSEY FLATS CHILL and FEVER V?^t^RE is guaranteed by all merchants sellH ing it to cut e, or money refunded. For S9Bg sale by McMaster, Brice &Ketchin. .7 | ?A.S. Douglass. Esq., has recently r purchased a Remington type-writer, which he uses in his office. The machine is a most useful and convenient ?As the campaign is now in fall blast we would like to announce the name of some aspirant for the office of coroner. Can't some body help us out? ?Parties haviug old silverware, as well as those desiring new, should Tead the new advertisement of Messrs. Connor & Chandler, found in another column. ?Buggies of various styles and Spring Carts on hand to arrive, cheap for cash or good paper. Can get the best for the least money by calling on . * J. O. 1>0AG. ?A recent law of the postoffice department is to the effect that anyone who sends a dun on a postal card, or writes anything on One which might injure a person's reputation shall be liable to prosecution. ?P1LI.S .are unsurpassed "Sinl purely vegetable. For sole by Monaster, Brfce &'Ketchin. !l ?The Augusta Exposition will begin in October. Our county should be represented. We have a lot of premium lists to distribute. Call and get one, aud see "if some prize can be ? brought to Fairfield. ?We heard a gentleman ask the question, "Why don't the papers get up some startling news?" We would like lor mm to ue tne local editor 01 some paper for one day, and we guarantee he would soon find out. ?A. new paper has entered the journalistic field. It is published ,at Peak's, just across the river at Alston. It is called the News, and is nicelyprinted, and is edited with force. Mr. j IS. I. Todd is the editor. ?A young man (single) asked us the other day what an economical family, consisting of two, could live j on comfortably. "We would advise j him to try it and sec for himself. Experience is a great teacher. ?The County Commisssioners have issued orders to all road supervisors to commence working the roads. As they suggest, this is a fine time to put them iu condition The crops will be laid by and the weather generally will be suitable. ?A new firm will be organized soon uuuuuci, u ury goous ousmess m one of the new stores now in course of erection by Mr. Jas. Turner. The firm will be composed of D. J. Macau% narrowly escaped destruction. Ilis kitchen, wbich was very near his house, caught lire, and in a short time was entirely consumed, notwithstanding the efforts of a number of men who came to the rescue. The dwelling was*on nre at times, but by the efforts of those present it. was extinguished, and the dwelling saved. - Conductor L. E. Smith , ot the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Railroad, died at Blac k.?tock on Wednesday night from injuries which he received while on the top of the water melon train returning from Charlotte. He started from ihe engine to the cab, but after walking the length of a cathe was struck in the head by an overhanging bridge. This bridge spans the railroad between Chester and Blackstock. WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Yitalizer is guaranteed to curc you. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. !I I Police Court.?The following were the convictions at the Police Court on ilondaj-: Bun lemmon and Bob Brown, fighting on the streets, $1 each; Bill Greeley, John Johnson, and Jess Steele, fighting, $1 each. Committee Meeting.?The committee appointed by the presidont of the Count}' Alliance to make arrangements for holding a Fanners' Institute will meet in Winnsboro on the first Monday in August at 11 A. M. T. P. Mitchell, Chairman. The Davis Will Sell.?Another half car of these machines expected. Come and get oue. The best family machine sold. Every one warranted. * J. O. Boag. Death.?We are sorry to announce the death of Mr. Robert Ford, of Rocky Mount section. Mr. Ford had been sick for some time, the malady being dropsy. lie died on Monday afternoon, lie was a native of this county, and had lived in it for a large v?ovt nf Me Ufa. Tift was sixtv-niue years of age-at his death. A Barbecue.?A barbecue will be furnished at Monticello on August 15, the day the candidates will be at that place. Mr. J. M. Kirkland will furnish the dinner, and all who attend may expect a fine barbecue. The candidates will be present, besides many larlins. which, cf course, insures a large crowd. County Executive Committee.?a meeting of the County Executive Coin"^^ewill be held in the Court House "f^Winnsfcorcr on "Wednesday, the 8th of August, at 11 A. M., to ?rthe time for the primaries, to arrange for call of County Convention to elect delegates to State Convention, and to complete rules for the regulation of the primaries. H. A. Gaillakd, County Chairman. G. W. Ragsdale, Secretary. T? irmAm A/virntvp A from Columbia at ten o'clock on Monday brought the intelligence that the early south-bound train carrying the Congressional delegation Irom Winnsboro met with an accident at Killian's trestle. The axle of the smoker broke on the trestle and a cumber of passengers jumped from the train, but fortunately no one was injured, and the delegation for Laurens was announced safe. Unclaimed Letters.?The following is a list of letters remaining in the Postoffice at Winusboro, S. C., July 31, 1888: Miss Mat tie Brown, Mrs, Harriet Erving, S. L. Miller, Miss Belle Moore, Mrs. Bella Peterson, I. K. Turner, Mattie Walker. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they were advertised. DuBose Egleston, x'osiuiaster. SHILOII'S VITALIZER is what you need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. H He Left?Cob Mitchell and Jim Phillips, both colord, were before the Mayor on Saturday, charged with disorderly conduct on the streets. Thev I were engaged in a fisticuff oil Fridaynight when arrested, but the evidence showed that Bob was the agressor, and Jim was discharged. Bob had that day made himself especially disagreeable to a young white man in town, who had to quiet him with a stick. Taking Bob's general turbulent character into consideration, he was given 4S hoars in which to shake the "VVinnsboro dast from his feet, in lien of other punishment. By this time we presume Bob has left. Good Koads.?Some towns in the State considerably smaller than Winns ooro are trying to munce traue by improving the roads leading to them. I This is a grcai evidence of enterprise on the part of these towns, and the moral of it all is that the merchants of TV'innsboro, in conjunction with the County Commissioners, should take some steps looking to the improvement of roads leading to town. We cannot sit quiet and expect trade to come to us, and anything ;that we do, especially in the matter of good roads, will bring us greater trade. We have no competing railways, bnt let us draw the trade of the entire county by not only offering bargains, but by baring good roads, whereby these bargains may be secured. SLEEPLESS "SIGHTS, made|miserabl9 by that terrible cough. Shiloli's Cure is the Remedy for you. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. !l I from thecSMB^J of, but bow many wea^o^MB All opportunities are offered in science, literature, the classics, and professions, and these opportunities are the best in the country and according to the most modern methods. TnivPffti-nni C rr/iATH-/ t_rr A T OTAV 1 WllWilrtU X AiWlVm ?The Newberry Observer says: The white mau who shot the negro at Alston ought to be made to suffer for it. It was a reckless, lawless act. The excuse that he offers, that he thought the negro was an escaped convict, is no excuse at all; for even if that had been the case it would not have justified his shooting the fleeing negro. A/negro convict is a human beiug, and is under the protection of tVio TTntnon lifo ?e tnn in iu.li. f " this State, and this will always be so until those who take life are held to a strict and impartial accountability for t heir deedsMr. TV. B. Yarborough, who did the shooting-, did not intend to shoot the negro. lie pointed his gun at hin: hoping to stop him by thus 'frightening him. The gun was accidentally discharged. Mr. Yarborough is most sorry for the accident and is ranch worried oyer it. The Ixtek-St'ate Association.?A question was asked The News and jtiEPALD recently aDout me mier-state Farmers' Association, and to get accurate information, concerning it, the Department of Agriculture was called upon. Mr. L. A. Bansom sa)'s: "The Farmers' Inter-State Association was organized at Atlaua last year and was composed of delegates from nearly all the Southern States. The proceedings were published and copies hnfl frnm TTaii .f. T. TTpn derson, of Atlanta. The next meeting will be held in North Carolina sometime next month. It appears to be composed of representative farmers who are anxious to benefit the agricultural interests of the South." Mr. N. C. Robertson is the delegate from this district to the next meeting of the Asseciation. A Coming Reunion.?The Register says: "The survivors of the Third Regiment and Third Battalion, C. S. A., will hold a reunion of the two -S~ ? a. t riu ?P ? C01I1 ILLlLIiUb UU ILIU JLUtil Ul AU^Uct at Land's Ford station, fifteen miles north of Laurens. The Third South Carolina Battalion was commanded by Colonel George S. James (killed at Boonsboro), and was made up of seven companies, five from Laurens, one from RichlandIlarper rifles, Company F, Capt. D. B. Miller?one from Fairfield?Company G, Captain Whitener. The battalion was first in Drayton's Brigade CTntii after the first Maryland campaign, and was then placed in Ker skaw's old brigade prior to the battle of Fredericksburg-, where it remained until the last struggle. Several members of the company still survive, and wili no doubt avail themselves of this opportunity to meet their old comrades. CROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and Bronchitis immediately relieved byShiloh's Cure. For sale by "Dr. W. E. Aiken. || Personal.?From a correspondent we learn that C. G. Boulware, of fVnckwuillo line crnnft ati .1 visit. tfi his ViVgv; JjV"v v.. v. . -"-V son in Louisiaua, and that Mr. Thos. MoGill left at the some time to visit his father, in Texas. Misses Maggie Aiken and Mattie Egleslon aud Mr. Willie Egleston left for Sewanee, Teun., on Thursday. Mrs. Fannie Smith has gone to Ridge Spring on a visit. Miss Mattie Mackorell, who has been in "Winnsboro for several months has returned to her home, at Blackstock. She will return to Winnsboro in the fall. Miss Maggie McCarley has gone to Lewiedale on a visit. Miss Minnie Cathcart, of (. harleston, and Miss Fannie McRay, of Bennetsville are visiting Miss Ella Cathcart, at Adgers. Mrs. II. Rion and children have gone to Virginia to spend the summer. Mrs. Ii. B. Miller, of Shelby, N. C., who has been visiting relatives in town, left for her home on Thursday. Mr. Elliott "Ketchin has gone to Cleveland Springs for a short time. Mr. H. N. Obear has returned from Saluda, N. C. Mr. J. P. Matthews and family have returned North Carolina. THE RICnLASD CONVENTION. Ferry Ahead--General Bratton's Friends Will Stick to Him in the Convention. The Richland Convention met in j Columbia on Friday. The action of this Convention has excited great interest not only in Fairfield, but in the entire district. This county was especially interested from the lact that the contest lay between General Bratton and Congressman Perry. A dispatch to The News and Hekald on Friday said: "Perry has carried the Convention by a vote of 65 to 46." General Bratton's friends were of course much disappointedat the result, but are not despondent. They will stick to the contest in the Congressional Convention and hope yet to win the race. We still entertain the confident hope that the outcome of the complications will bring to Fairfield's favorite son what he so richly deserves?the hona! a a P 4 X v a X ?? ? A /I yvV\ A oruu pusiuuiiui iuc truotcu uuu vuusvu representative of the people of his Congressional District. A temporary repulse may be the forerunner of triumphant nomination. i'TTTT ATT. _ /^ATTTlTT 9 Oili-LlViX 5 V/VUVJTA1 iiliu. V/UU9U111^UUU Cure is sold by us on a gnarantee It cures Consumption. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. H Si III. MB A mw Some of the Bi| CASH BUYERS, whi GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOE: THE BEST COI THE BROOM DRILL. The broom drill took place on Wednesday night, and was a great success in every way, A stage large enough to give room to the partici *? * -3 IL,. pants was ereccea ac one enu ui mc armory, a temporary curtain beingplaced in front. Chairs had been placed in the remaining portion of the hall for the audience. The audience arrived very promptly, and the three judges, Messrs. T. K.' F.iHntt. T W. Lnmiflrdale. and M. W. Doty, took their positions, when the curtain was drawn aside, presenting to view the Brigade and Lieut. Seigier, commanding. The young ladies participating were: Misses Floride Dwight, Lizzie Gerig, Marion Boyd, Mallie McMaster, Minnie Utes, Lillian Williams, Eunice Bacot, Mattie Egleston, Mary Sitgreaves, Nellie Davis, Ida Su^enheimer, Annie Aiken, Laura Gerig, Hannah Rion. They were all dressed in the uniform previously described in this paper. Lieut. Seigler then began to put them through the manual, and many were the expressions of admiration for proficiency in which the brooms were handled. In fact, few of the audience could detect an error, but the keen eye of the judges were open, and after a pretty severe test the curtain was drawn and some were withdrawn from the contest, as is usual in such drills. Then came test after te3t, lasting probably an hour, until only mni.a in wmnofA fi"?r fho TklMTP. mv Jivib fcv W"i|/vvv *V? %.>v These were Misses Dwight and Sitgreaves. After a short contest the curtain was drawn, and the decision was rendered by the judges that Miss Dwight deserved the plume. Mr. T. K. Elliott on behalf of the judges, presented the plume, which consisted of white tips bound together to the successful contestant. In doing so he took occasion to congratulate the commander and the brigade on their proficiency, and to express the pleasure of the audience in having such a splendid-exhibition to witness. Mr. Davis Douglass, roach to the surprise of Lieut. Seigler, stepped forward, and in a most pleasant and appropriate address, presented him witli a nice silk umbrella, the gift of the brigade. Although the evening was warm and 1 1 ' ^ TTTrt Vvo T7A VlAQ lue ilttlJk piuu) 1UU) nc uaib U1.U1U only expressions of admiration of the entertainment, and the hope that it may in the future be repeated. We understand that about $35 was cleared by the entertainment. They have definitely decided to go to Ridgeway on Monday and repeat the programme there. The chairs were soon cleared from the hall, and the young people proceeded to enjoy themselves in a german. The music was furnished for the first part by the striDg band, but as all of them could not stay throughout the dance, Mr. Albert Gerig gave most excellent music with the harmonican and piano. It was 3.15 o'clock in the morning before the partisipants dispersed. A CARD. Messrs. Editors: I have been credibly informed that prevalence has been given to a clearly misunderstood and misconstrued remark I made to a gentleman near Winnsboro a few days ago. What I said was as complimentary to one as the other of the candi- ] dates named. I simply remarked that "Mr. Jen nings' wound gives him the advantage of Captain Wardlaw. "While Captain Wardlaw is also a wounded man, his wound does not appear to as great ail advantage." As to how and when and where the two honorable gentleman were wounded, I know nothing and said nothing. Very respectfully, A. McA. Pittmax. liucklen'tf Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, uorns, ana an oKm^irupuoas, auu positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satL .action, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketcbin. * Igesi and Best tc or .black, old or young, w . ? ? . ^ /\mT7TXTA S, 11 Al b, and U1AJ lniiNLr. ISET FOR 50 CENr THE COUNTY ALLIANCE. The Picnic at Jackson's CreeL.. By invitation of the County Alliance we met with Jackson's Creek SubAlliance on Saturday. The meeting was a most successful and harmonious one. The County Alliance was reorganized by electing the same officers, * ?i-- -i except me secretary, wnu ucwucu w serve on account ot being the organizer! for this county. Mr. J. M. Stewart; was elected secretary. There was qaite a large turnout of men and many handsome ladies to grace the occasiou. Tho ladies took hold of the table, and spread one of the most bountiful tables that we have seen in a long time, and everybody was satisfied. They did not neglect the candidates, i for two kind gentlemen took charge of two of them, and spread before them enough to satisfy a dozen such. Whenever Jackson's Creek sees proper to give snch another repast, your humble servant wishes to be there. gladden's grove. ?If you take JERSEY FLATS occasionally you will never suffer with chills and fever. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. j| ITEMS FROM FEASTEJtVILLE. j Deputy J. B. Crosby organized a Alliance at Fcasterville on the 24th. President?J. A. F. Coleman. Vice-Preeident?Thomas Jenkins. Secretary?J. F. Simons. This township is certainly the banner township of the county, three alliances clubs. It is to be hoped that this ? ii.? organization win ue m-o uicaus ui infusing new life in the farming interest The farmers are not as prosperous as they should be. I am of the opinion that we don't diversify enough. History shows us that any country that depends mainly upon one or two products of the soil arc not safe from disasters. Take the grape crop of France, the potato crop of Ireland, and the cotton crop of the South, and what more evidence is wanted to show how unsafe it is to depend entirely on a few crops. On the night of the loth (Sunday) there was a barrel of whiskey carried from Lvles' Ford in the direction of Albion and disposed of. Is the law powerless to stop the seed of discord and strife being sown in a peaceful community? I have been informed that there was shipped to Shelton one day last week four kegs of whiskey. Capt. D. R. Feaster, A. M. Coleman, and Preston Hallsell left on the 25th to make a prospecting tour of the lands of the great West,"and if favorably impressed intend to migrate there this winter. All crops are growing finely, no rain since the 19th. farmer. tor lame back, side or chest, nse Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. For Vvtt "Hr W "S1 Ailron J| BftlC WJ A/i. f T -*-? 4I DAWKiyS' DOTS. Ficnics, Dances, and Other Amusements. About a weok quite a pleasant picnic was gheld at the residence of Mr. Jas. M. Owings. The novelty was the hour of assembling, 5 o'clock, P. M., making it a picnic supper instead of, as usual, a dinner. Croquet was -* ? J 1 ? J J*- *V.rt ?tA1in<VAM />??/% TTTcl lUUUlgt'U IU uy lUC ruuugw tiuiru vn the lawn. After the table had been vigorously attacked, laden as it was with the good things about Salem, the party took the house by storm, and improvised a very pleasant dance. I wouldn't attempt to describe the ladies or their handsome toilets. Always get tangled in that kind of business. Overheard some of the fair ones talking about the styles and colors, and when they came to "the-mists-from-thclake-of-Coino-blue," and dresses "en train a la Maria Antoinette", trim | med in "dust-from-the-ashes-of-Herculaneum-brown", I went over to where Jimmie was standing, and asked for another ice cream to cool iny fevered brow. Another equally pleasant occasion was a dance on the 20th at Buena Vista. ISfot a jar (and if you will survive the pun, not a bottle) marred the pleasure of the occasion. The young people enjoyed themselves as only young gentlemen and ladies can on such times, must i ionow in me wake of all contributors aDd say something about dresses, etc? I never could keep from looking at the pretty faces long enough to take note of dresses. I noticed one thing, however, that that multum in parvo rear appendage is losing somewhat of its Mexican saddle proportions since Mrs. Cleveland's boycott. Let's vote for Mrs. Cleveland." The Monticello base ball club won the first of a series of games to be played with the Feasterville club. The Histrionic club of Monticllo l W1U give aooiuer emertaiuiuuiu. Crops are rapidly improving since the late rains. l. A n W ?jf j fffl m fossa at nil ccrtainly save money if th rS IN WINNSBOKt j THE BROOM DRILL AT RIDOEWAT. j i Thr> first broom drill iriven bv the ! young ladies, under the command of j of Lieut. Seigler, having been such a | success at home, it was determined j that they should go to Ridgeway and ! give one of their drills. The railroad j gave the party reduced rates, fifty j cents for the round trip being the charge, and about sixty-five persons in j all left, consisting of the broom squad, | " ** ? * - - - ? '--L ?11 ! j Dase Dan ciuo, aua speciaiurs, uul <iu ; under the immediate supervision of Lieut. Seigler, left on Monday's after- j noon train and arrived safely in llidgewav in about twenty-four minutes. The first feature of the occasion was j a game of base ball between our boys; and the Eidgeway club, in which, after a closely contested match, our boys ! were beaten by a score of 8 to 6. The : most important feature of the occasion | was the broom drill, which came off j about 9 o'clock in the graded school j house, and if such is possible, the young ladies even excelled themselves. To one who has had some experience in handling guns, we can scarcely I roftlizfi thp. nroficiencv to which the young ladies have attained in the handling of the arms, their execution of each motion was creditable, not only in point of accuracy, but the time which they drilled being taken into consideration, it was wonderful. After a most closely contested drill, the judges, Messrs. T. K. Elliott, 3d. "W. Doty, and D. G. Dwight, awarded the plume to Miss Mary Sitgreaves, to whom in a few very benefitting and well chosen remarks," Mr. AV. D. Douglass presented it. After the drill a dance was enjoyed j by the lovers of the art at the residence i of Mrs. II. W Desportes, and broke ap at twelve o'clock to meet the train. To Mr. Desportes is due the thanks of the young people for his kind attention to them. To Mr. Jones, who was so kind as to allow the young ladies the occupaucv of his house, is due the sincere thanks of the whole party. To the young ladies who drilled is due not the thanks of the crowd for an evening's enjoyment only, but the admiration of the whole community I for the spirit and labor they have shown in thus working for the memory of the Confederate dead; and to their commander no less is the admiration of an appreciative public extended. The young ladies and the whole party appreciate the kindness of the iftdips who fthaneroned the crowd, and felt that tc them was due no small amount of the evening's pleasures. Abont forty dollars was added., to the treasury as the result of the drill. The train arrived safely home on time and all left with nothing but the most pleasant recollections of the broom drill in Ridgeway. n. ALLIANCE P1CXIC. Messrs. Editors: Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there was several hundred people assembled in the grore near Capt .D. P. Crosby's dwelling on the 21st to enjoy an alliance picnic. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Capt. D. R. Feaster. 1 The Rev. J. D. Mahou and the lion. T K "Rri^o nf flue mnnfv. fl.nd \V. A. Sanders, Esq., of Chester, addressed the people. The gentlemen tried to impress the farmers that organized effort in any direction, or for the ac- j complishment of any purpose is always I formidable, and never fails to com-J mand respectful attention. Fixity of j purpose, unanimity of action, and persistent effort will do marvels, while a house divided can never expc ct to reach the golden goal. Some of the grandest reforms that 1 have blessed the world have come from the active, persistent, organized effort of those who, though few in numbers, were strong in faith, and they over come opposition Dy a wise use 01 tne means at their disposal. Agriculturalists should not be slow to learn this important lesson. This organization w&?- devised and systemizea for the purpose of siting the lariners to aid themselves. It js to do this by educating him in busir ness and general information, by promoting his social welfare, and assisting him in the necessary purchases and sales incidental to his condition. Therefore it was important that every farmer should co-operate in this grand work. Tim Alliance meeting bein? finished dinner was announced. Everyone was invited to repair to the table to partake of the good and bountiful cy will give us a call before b ) CAN BE BOUGH things provided by the fair sex. After dinner speeches were made by Sir. W. A. Sunders, candidate for Solicitor, and Mr. Whit.lock, candidate for legislative honors. I>oth gentlemen are from Chester*. Short addresses tcpm. made bv Messrs. Richmond, Stewart, Milling, and the li^v. Mr. Douglass, who arc aspirants for cilice in this county. The band, "composed of young men from the neighborhood, furnished music for the occasion. The weather was pleasant and lair in the aiternoon, which contributed very much to the pleasures of the day. Late in the afternoon the people dispersed, feeling that the day had been well spent. ALLIANCE MEMBEli. THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. j| 1'ltIZE I'ATCnES. Major Talks About Tlicai, and Other Agricultural Hatters. Jfcssrs. Editors: 'On Saturday, July 21,1 had the plcnsnre of meeting the Wateree Pri/.e CIcb, and enjoyed a mess of prize clnb watermelons and grapes. Before the melons and grapes came in we had an essay by Mr. Jas. Stewart, who gave some valuable advice to the farmers about how to improve their lands and cultivate the crops. Mr. Stewart is well qualitfed to give such advice, as he is one of our best farmers. The club seems to be in a flourishing condition, having for its membership many of the best farmers in tliA or\rnitr "\Tvlv nvcrv* mp.rohor is striving to see what can be done in the way of intensive farming. I saw some of these patches, and it is hard to guess who would take the prize on cotton. Mr. T. L. Johnston has a splendid patch that will be hard to beat, but when yon go to Mr. T. W. Rawl's and Mr. F. A. Neil's you begin to think yon must take a second look at Johnston's before making a guess. Others have patches, but what I saw was convincing proof of what can be done with manure and good cultivation. There is one part of the cultivation of cotton that 1 find I am obliged to differ with many good farmers, and that is as to the time to stop working cotton. Many farmers do what they call "laying by" cotton, qnit work and say it would not do to plow it any longer. My experience i3 that to make a good' crop of cotton, the plant has to be making blooms and bolls say from Jnlv 1st to October 1st, I mean the last bolls thar arc expected to fully mature, has not completed the growth until October. Now if the ilrst bolls require cultivation, how is the last to get along without fwork? I doirt mean that plowing must continue until the last bolls are matured, but I mean to say it is too early stop cultivation early in July. I hope some who may read this will go back to the cotton field, and selcct a few rows and keep on ploughing?say every other row, leaving the other row to" be ploughed a week, so as to not break the rows on both sides at the same time, and con r s\ r\s\ A H^vnr-f LIUUU IV UW LiilO IL11CX1 ill UCL j and see if the experiment is not worth some. This is not.guess work. I have tried it often, and have continued to plough my crop until all the bolls were open. You may be sure of it, if it docs no good, it wiil do no harm. I want some farmers to try it in a small way. The rains have been pretty general recently and will bring all well marked cotton out, so as to make a fine crop if the season's continue. A month ago I wrote an article saying there was no use arrnmblinsr about the size of cotton before the 1st July, and taat all to be done was to get it well worked aod a good stand, and if the seasons in Juiy and August arc favorable there would be an averge crop made. Jas. Pagan. in Explanation. What is this "nervous trouble" with which so many seem now to be afflicted? If you will remember a few years ago the word Malaria was comparatively unknown,?to-day It is as common as any word in the English language, yet this word covers only the meaning of another word used by our forefathers in times past. So it is with nervous diseases, as they and Malaria are intended to cover what our grandfathers called Biliousness, and all are causcd by troubles that arise from a diseased condition of the Liver which in performing its functions, finding it cannot dispose of the bile through the ordinary channel is ii-j x -j. ^rr* A * i. a. . compelled 10 pass it oil uuougii my system, causing nervous troubles, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You who ar.i sufleriug can well appreciate a cure. "We recommend Green's August Flower. Its cures are marvelous.?* <%. - " - - ;>' -?t? TAT ,?' ; rRIX'S. THE FAIRFIELD BAPTIST VNIOK. According to previous appointment, v | the Fairfield Union met with the : Ilidgcway Baptist Church on Friday } tbe 27th July. The Union was called | to order by the former Moderator. | The names of delegates were enrolled ! and the body organized by the re-elecj tioa of Dr. John Boyd Moderator and i H. S. "Moliichamn secretarv. The fol lowing chnrchcs were represented: | Buflalo, Concord, Longtown, Sandi field, Sandy Level, Sawney's Creek, | Ridgewav, and Winnsboro. j After the usual devotional exercises, | the body proceeded to discuss the ; questions which had been selected by ! the committee. i The first question was the duty of ! the churches relative to the fostering : of women's mission societies. This I was freely and fully discussed by the I HP WT TVfa! 1 iaV\nrnrv fV?A Pntr ; ;iuv# jl if vuv xwr j A. McA. Pittman, the Rev. W. II. ; Hartin, and Dr. Boyd, after which the introductory sermon was preached by the Rev. A. McA. Pittman. A recess was taken until 1 B."M. When the body reconvened the subject . ' of missions.jyas discuiseaT^i^W'iiic^i"0^ 1 1 tue body adjourned to meet on Saturdayjnoruing at 10.30 o'clock. , .--Saturday morning the body opened with devotional exercises, after which the Endowment of Furmaii University was discussed by the Rev. T. W. ' Mellichamip, the Rev. R. R. Vann, the Rev. A. McA. Pittman, andDr. Boyd. Qaite an interesting discussion on the tcmpcrance cause was carried on by the Rev. W. H. Uartin, W. M. Coleman, W. G. Hinnant, W. W. n. *jt. tt r> nf.iir.i. ' tt n j ^ j siiiuu, ji. o. jM.eniccamp,^ jjl. h<u! munds, J. B. Broom, and'the Rev. ym j A. McA. Pittman. . ^ Preaching at 11A.M. by the Rev. ! T. W. Mellicbamp, who also preached ! at 8.30 P.M.. . i A committee was appointed 011 time and place of next meeting,, and reported as the place, Sandy . Level Church; time, Friday before t&a^ifth Sunday in November. On motion, the collection on Sunday be given to State missions. . A committee to prepare, queries for | discussion at the next meeting was LinnnintfifL v\7. The "Rev. T. W. Mellichamp, the Rev. W. H. liartin, aiid the Rev. A. McA. Pittman. r There being no farther business the Union, on motion, adjourned to-mcet with Sandy Level Church on Friday befort the fifth, Sunday in November. A vote of thanks -was tendered the citizcns of Ridgewav andcommumty for the hospitality extended to the delegates. Ridgeway can boast of a live and flourishing Sunday-School, E. "W. Par| ker, superintendent, which met at 10 j A. M.~ Addresses were delivered, after which the missionary sermon was preached by the pastor, the Rev. A. McA. Pittman, and a collection ?^ ^ amounting to S-i.90 was- taken up, which will be turned over to the cor I XCOjKSliUlUg V VI k^catu nuooxvi 1 Board. . " delegate. 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