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t ? r mmm ?? IT wmi i i ir'1 LOCAL; INTELLIGENCE Wednesday, March 17, ? 1S97. LOCAL BKLEFS. ?See notice of final discharge. ? Read sheriff's sale in this issue. ?Messrs. Doty and Walker have recently made a shipment of cattle to Richmond, Virginia. ?Rca- Williford's advertisement. He has a word to bay to those granting norses and males. ? Froir the Yorkville Enquirer, it appear- at Itee*? has n >t been arrested after ail. 5^013 that the wrong man w-- *aptured. ?W -eg'!; *;-d to a n nnco the p' t .fficy will *;-:en at 8 o'oiocic, i i begmiuD? on Mo id ay morning tne loth. i.-?-of 8 30. Ot Sundays it will o;-: ?' y o'eivck as usual. -Di. ;V\ H. W.-kefie.d. of Charlotte, v 1. be in "Wiunsboro, at the j Winnsb;ro Hotel, on "Wednesday. March 17 for cne day. Hh practice ] is liroliea io eye, ear, nose and throat, j ?' . ?From a private letter, it is learned that Mr, Mt?*co Boulware, an old citizen oi Fairfield ana a brother of Mr. Fraok Boulware, of this county, died a few days ago at his home near Ocala, Fla. ?A. few days ago the daily papers published the total sties and net profit of the dispensaries in *ae State. The dispensary in Winnsboro sold $20,508.67, net profit $1,283.17. ?idgeway sold $6,534.65, net profit $245.72 ?At a meeting of the Sophomore ?la=s of Wofiord College, Mr. Marion B. Jennings, a student from this place, was one of the member^ elected lo represent the Calhoun Literary Society at the Sophomore Exhibition, which comes off about the last of April. > ?We regret to announce the fact | that our contemporary, the Columbia Evening News, has suspended publication. The Evening News has been published for two years, bnt the pro* j prietirs were unable to continue its publication longer. ?Any young Jady, no matter what may be her age, is an eligible candidate iii the gold watch contest. Our local reporter is not a candidate, and no v>tes for her will be counted, j She will ha e to canvass the votes, and it would not do for her to have to 1 coam votes against herself. ! -X-.ldwell & KuSf, anticipating an 1 early spring, are daily receiving their spring goods, and getting them ready for sale. They have a very complete line of the latest spring styles in shoes, both tan and black and invite the pub- 1 lie to give them a call. Their milliner 1 Is at present in Baltimore buying their atock of millinery. ?Under the new act, providing for the return and assessment of property for taxation, the County Boards of I Commis^ir ners while acting as th [' County Board of Equalization, are re- j' quired to meet on the fourth Tuesday} ia March, which will be the 23;d day * of the month. The commissioners ' will please note this. 1 ?Magiorr?e T. M. Caihsart was ea- ' > gaged all (..ay Tuesday in the trinl o: the case of B. N. McMaster vs. Southgy, em Eai!w._y Csmpanv, which is an |||||r action fo <;amage? for killing a horse belonging o the plaintiff. The jurv ? madea il'-rial. The case was tried r> koln T'v-tvt onrl O TTOTT-J1/> f" fVi P 55^ JL i-? Hi. OVlci V } C4HVi ?V*V>*V? plaintifi fo-- $60 was the result. ?Mr. J. *V\ Milling, only 14= years of age, is 1 aoning a store in the Buck- . heads2ciion. He sho^vs considerable business capacity. He was in town , a few days ago having some printing done, and he writes: "I am very much pleased with the printing yon sent me. Men and boys, go to the < Xt.ws ivi> fT'R-^AT.r* for.food oriatinsr.' ?C.i Wednesday, little Willie, son of Mr. W. K. Doty, very narrowly < escaped a serious injury. He was J <* going home in the carriage, and the horse giving a sudden start, the child . was thrown out, the wheels of the * carriage passing over one arm and one leg, No bones were broken and only 5 slight bruises were inflicted, but the J little fellow was very badly frightened. ?Mr. W. Percy W. Mood, who for ^ the paot year has made his home in Ridgeway, has accepted a position , with the Ensor Drug Company in Columbia. While in Ridgeway Mr. } Mood was the efficient correspondent for the News and Herald and we re- f gret exceedingly that we will lose bis % valuab'e service. Mr. Mood went to ^ Colombia to take cis new position on Friday. ?Q. O. Williford announces that he c has an unusually large assortment of j CUlUlVi Xbll&Oj II U4VV ?- I Mr. Wiiliford has just returned from i the ncith, bringing with him the latest n. velties in gloves, hosiery, etc., a and &ls;- the most up to date clothing, ^ hau>,geots farm's ling goods, etc., and t he feels confident that he can suir v everyone, both in prices and quality of good.-.. t ?The family of Dr- Pixley, the gentleman who is now carrying on a s stock a id dairy farm at" Farmington, Gea. Juration's plantation, have ar- ^ rived ftorn Xe*v York and are settled ? in their new home. Fairfield is to be congratulated upon the addition of ] such a cultivated family to her popu- c lation, snd <^e hope that Dr. Pixley's j work at Far-nington w;li be attended ^ with entire ^access. ?We rtjrret to learn that one of our best colored citizens, Jobn Smart, ' * ' * - ^? 1 " ~ t ko 4 ?- moi wim a y-uiuu- auoiucui un im S7ih of February a rut is siil! corsfiaed to his hou-*e t'r-m its effcc;?. lie had been called > me granite ^uarry ou ^ basiuess. Tie lior^e ho was riding stumbled r.-. the fc>t of tho hill at * Allea's brs-.o '., aoa John's aukle was : spr-inea. John is too valuable a msu ' to be disaV- 1, without loss, to even ; more than -ir own community. for I his skiil : - an archiir-t has often * called biun u^youd oar couuty limits. "We with ^im'a speeay recovery. HYMENEAL. Married, March 1, 1897, by Eev. 12. R. Lnp >, Miss C. May Heron, of Fair lie:-! C---uni? to Mr. Joh.i \Y. 'Cook, of LVuaibia, S. C Children Cr^ for Pitcher's Castorla. J^ii si AfrsaSuteSy Pure* i Celeb r.-^od for"its* great leavening strength and healthfulness. Assures ! the food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brand?:. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO , NEW YORK. 1 MUNICIPAL TICKET. V>. FAriur- We . u^srest the follow iug ticket to the voiers of Winnsboro: Intendant. J. N. Center. Wardens. J. P. Caldwell. W. A. Beatt. A. B. Cathcart J. M. Smite. Many Friend?. MUNICIPAL TICKET. Mr. Editor: We respectfully suggest the followiug municipal ticket: XUI&1-U.O.L1K Jasies E. Coax. Wardens: David V. "Walker. David Aiklx. D. A. Crawford. George B. McMaster. Many Voters. MR. BKYSON DECLINES. I respectfully de;liue to run for the office of warden. Respectfully, March 12, 1897. J. L. Bryson. ANTI-HOG COUNCIL. Jl/r. Editor: As the election of intendant and wardens of the town h ap proaching, I earnestly suggest in behalf of my afflicted neighborhood that the keeping of bogs in town under any circumstances be forbidden, and that a board in favor of preventing the hog pen nuisance be chosen. A Sufferer. THE TWO MILLS SCHOOL TAX. i?'or tne mtormaaon or me taxpayers of Fairfield Cuunty, we will state that the extra two mills fchool tax poted for by the citizens of each school district, where this extra tax has been imposed, can be removed or discontinued only b> a majority vote of the taxpayers of such school districts. Id other words, the same process has to fc>? taken to remov.: this extra tax as was taken when it was imposed This cannot be done after the 1st of June of each year. Those school districts jot wishing to continue this tax will ; jovern themselves accordingly. ... o. ... ( Children Cry for Pitcher's Castona j lenten" services. 3 Lenten services will be held in the following churches by Rev. Bet.j. < SJlston: ! T.t.J. \TT^,??in o m ' Ol. dUUIl ?, u cuiic:u?jo; xv la, ui. md 5 p. n>. Fridays, 10 a. ni. and 1 > p. m. St. Stephen's, Ridgeway, Tbarsdays, L p. m. j St. Mark's, Chcsler, Tuesdays, 11 r i. in. I Third Sunday in Lent (March 21), i 5fc. Mark's, Chester, with holy com- ' rmnion. { Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 28), i St. John's, Winnsboio, with holy com- < nunion. ' Fifth Sunday ia Lent (April 4), St John's, Winnsboro, with boly commulion. ] Sunday before Easter (April 11), St. Stephen's, Ridgeway, with holy com- , nunioD. ; Easter Sunday (April 18), St. Mark's, i Chester, with holy communion. Tuesday after Easter, St. John's, 1 rVinnsboro, with holy communion. j Sunday after Eister, St. John's, 1 kVinnsboro. with ho!v communion. * The doors are open, the seats are j ree and all persons wiil be welcomed. . BY TELEPHONE. Oa Tuesday night two runaways ccurred near Rockton. Mr. Euglish Sembert's horse became frightened and ( o ?*?<?? Im-qoM-iit Kio Knnrflrc hilt. A1r. t Cfcij Cfc e* Cfc> a Kfi u.c y j v **w . - ( tembert e^ci-ped injury. c Mr. George S. Hinnani's horse ran t .way the same night. Mr. Hinnant t vas thrown from the buggy and t iruised a little, bat no serious damage i ras done. ? Mr. J. R. Cudee was reported bet- j er on Friday afternoon. 1 Mr. W. Percy Mood, of Ridgeway, ] pent Fridav in Columbia. i Miss Annie Lee Thomas, of Ridge- J trov xr?o? ovnoprinor friprifls f,0 VlSlt f ler, but they failed to arrive. < An entertainment was given in the t tidgeway school house for the benefit ( >f the Methodist Church on Friday i light. Our Itidgeway correspondent i ,vill give us a full account. 1 Did You Ever J rrv Electric Bitters as a remedy for your roubles? If not, get a bottle now and get ; elief. This medicine has been found to j >e peculiarly adapted to the relief and ( :ure of all Female Complaints, exerting a yonderfui direct influence in giving i trensth and tone to the organs. If yoh j iave Loss o:' Appetite, Constipation,Head- , lohe, Fainting Spells, or are Nervous, : ileepl-ss, Excitable. Me ancholy or trou- ( j led with Dizzy SpeHs, Electric Bitters i s :he medicine" you need. Health and 1 strength are Guaranteed bv its use. Lar<re jottles only "fifty cents at Mcil aster & Jo.'s Drugstore. * CASTORIA For T-nfantg ana_ ChildreiL PERSONAL ?J? Mrs. D. L ju.lerda'o ?.: 5 ^one to Baltimore. t r r* )^c. >f .j - ki. ?-/. vjrunuu icii luunuay iiigut. iui New York. Mrs. Smih Fleming is visiting relatives in sown. Mrs. D. J. M'.cculay, of Chester, is bere on a visit. Mrs. J. 0. Boa^ has returned frcm a trip (o the north. Mr. D J. Macaul-.y, of Chesler, spentSnudayin town. Lieut. M. B Stoke-, U. S. A., is on a visit to friends in town. Dr. David McMaster returned to his home in Georgia on Saturday. Dr. II. B. McMaster has returned to his homo n Waynesboro, Gi. i\ir. u. a. orawroru is at nomu again after a weeks stay in Columbia. Mrs. J. IJ. Chapman, of Middlesborough, Kv., is visiting relatives in town. Jud^e 0. W. Buchanan has f*one to Ches:er, where court convened on Monday. Mrs. C. E. Mobley left on Monday for Charleston where fha will visit relatives. Mr. John Jennings returned to Columbia on Monday after visiting his parents tiere. ,Vr. and Mrs. A. St. J. Simons and Miss Cecile In?!esby left on Tuesday for I h irlt'.-ion. Mr. Wi: a:n Walker, of Kentucky, after vlei'ii.g relatives here, returns to-day to his home. Miss Maggie H. StevensDn left Monday evening on a visit to relatives in Chester and York Counties. Mr. J. P. Caldwell, of the firm ot Caldwell & Ruff, left on Tuesday for the uonh to buy bis stock of spring and summer goods. Mr. J. H. Hamilton, of the D. A. Tompkins Company, goes to Winnsboro, S. C., to put in an engina at the ' Fairfield Cotton Mills.- Charlotte Observer. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. A GREAT THEOLOGIAX. Born and Raised in "Winnsboro. The old friends of Dr. William P. DuBose will appreciate how he has distinguished himself in the literary world. Dr. DuBose was born in Winnsboro, in the house now owned by Mrs. Ellen Cathcart, and was ordained to the ministry here in the Court House, the Episcopal Church having been burnt by Gen. Sherman's army. Dr. DuBose is now Dean of the Theological Department of the University of the South. The Columbia Evening News has this to say about him: Rev. William P. DuBose is on a visit to the city. Dr. DuBose is one of the most eminent theologians of this country, and an author or great learning and marked ability. At the University of the South Dr DuBose has long been a shining light. His latest contributions to theological literature is his book on "Ecumenical Councils/' which has been commended in the highest terms and is conceded to be a work of rare value. No South Carolinian living hus reflected more honor Dn his native Sta;c than this clergyman, who to iuteilectual force adds Ubristiau grace? of ihe best type. DEATH OF A PROMINENT CAROLINIAN The followij? is cliDoed from the Columbia State of Tuesday. It gives in account of the death of Mr. E. W. rnoinas, of Nebraska, a member of the Thomas family now living 10 Ridgeway: Intelligence has reached bis family !n South Carolina of the recent sudden leatb in Nebraska of Edward W. r&omas, formerly of Charleston. Stepping from a car at night he was struck jy a train moving in tbe opposite direc;ion, and instantly killed. He was the jldest ?Ou of the Rev. Edward Thomas} md his wife was Jane Marshall, dangher of Judge Theodore Gaillard, all Jeceased. tie was a graduate of the Jbarleston college. Dr. T. Gaillard Thomas, of New Vnrt. is his surviving brother. The deceased rose to a distinguished position in his sdopted State as a re pected citizen and an able lawyer. Ue fi^u.'cd in public life as a staunch Democrat, and served for a time as State senator. It appears that his personality was of a high and strong ;ype. He reflected honor upon his la'ive State in the great west. A Nebraska paper tells of the tr?bu:e jaid to his memory, arid ho.v his pro CCSSlonai IIl-;u?s lurouguuiiL in-; oui c showed love and admiration for their lomrade in law so suddenly summoned toih the bar militant to the Bar eierjal REPORT OF THE MUTUAL LIFE FOK 1896. The continaou-5, magnificent growth )f the Mutual Life Insurance (Jommny, of New York, has for many iecades been a source of pr.dij f?> i - irmy of policy-holders and o: -.v >uaco those interested in social e -.o nomics hroughouf ih-i civilized world, tn nany respects the Mutual Life stands tlone as to its position. There is nothing like it. Its annual report of bn*iiess for the year ending December 31, [896, the full details of which are now q the hands of thi New York State [nsurance Department, snows tnai ,he compauy possesses net assets aggre?a ing $234,714,148.42. The books of he C3tnps>ny indie ite, according to its >wu stan Jard ot policy valuation, a nuch larger sum than that, but th:? rear the report is made in conformity svith the requirements of the s;at<: ' - -1 - 1- ? U . . lepartmenr, wmca exciuues assets urn are not realized npon, but which s?re proper to regard as ultimately good and available. The liabilities onth' risks in force amo-m* to $205 010,533.72, leaving a su-pm f ?:.?! <?f 529,733,514.70. This pM j\v- mi iii ;tv:i?e in admitted assets duri-u Ii>9G. a cording to the New York State standard, Df $15,040,005.22, and an increase in surplus of $2,553,467.06. The total income of the company lor the year was $49,702,695-27. The ".Laount paid to policy-holders aggregated $25,437,569.50. Since the date 0? its organizition, in 1843, the Mutual Life Insurauce Company has*pa:d to living member? $253,959,451.53, and to the Denenciaries or deceased meuioers $17S, 045,743.76, making a total of $437,005,195.29. The ompany bas insurance ia f^rce amounting to over $918,000,000. SOUTH CAROLINA'S FA IK SI'OXSOK. TLc following is taken from tLc Charleston News and Conner and concern; Miss I.-abcl Brattou, ciaugnter of our honored and beloved citizen Gen. John Brat tun. The comp'lment paid Mi>s Bru<:on. by the Confedeiate Veteran--, i-. a. wry high oue, but wo feci >ure that Miss Bratton will HI] h-.-r position as .-ponsor for South Carolina, as gracefully as possible, We are pr-ud that one of Fairfield's daughters has been sj honored: Miss Isabel Bmtton has been made sponsor of the South Carolina Division, U. (J. V., for the annual reunion o 1 the Veterans, which is to be held in Nashville in June. Miss Crattou is the darghter of Gen. John Bratton, of Fairiiekt, and she is a young ladv who is widely known and admired throughout the Stue. Gen. Walker has just issued the following order appointing Miss Bruiton fpjnsor for the Veterans of this State. Hdqra. S. C. Division, U. C. V-, r-? i ? c > r ii -lOftT uniiriesioii, o. .vj-aruu n, .id?*. St ecbl Orde No 1: I. Miss Isabel Bratton, daughter of our distinguished comrade, the patriotic citizen, Geo. John Bratton, of Fail field County, having graciously consented to icprcseut the division as sponsor at the U. C. V. annual ro nuion, to be held in Nashville, Tenn., JuncJ22, 20 and 24 next, the major general commanding hereby announces thf? r>l??i;anf nr>rpc <hf> and congraluktes our comrades upon the desirable fact. Miss Bratton's acceptance of the sponsors >ip is hereby officially confirmed, and the division staff especially, and ail tho other comrades of the division are invited to pay her the deference and attention clut; her position, and the true Confederate womanhood sue pleasingly represents. 2. Miss Brat:on is hereby requested and empowered to appoint a maid of honor, wh-> will aid her in her position aud si.are with her the honors ana pleasures of the reunion Bv order Major Gen. C. Irvine Walker. Jsiii; s G. Homes, Adjutant General and Chief of SialT. BLACKSTOCK BUDGETS. Alien Young, cjlored, better known as "iiitle Allen" was arrested Monday by policeman M<Clurc, for the use of profane language on ihe streets. lie was put in the guard house for safe keeping, until he paid a flue of two dollars. I think this should be a fair warning for a number of otheis. One of Mr. J>-o. II. Craig's horses stumbled and fell near the depot while hauling fro n the depot, and c'iti-ed the other ho'se to fall. It fell over the other and the driver was on top, one of the horses wis slightly hart but no sciious damage wasi done. Mr. W. W. Brioc, who clerks for Mr. G. L. Keniv dy & Co., and is also a succcs'fu! gardener, has raised the largest turnips in the county. Some may think differently, but I am going to tell what I saw with my own eyes. Mr. LJrice in looking over nis iurmp patch found a turnip that had a little rotton spot in (he cn i of it; he had the turnip turned over, and hollowed out the bottom part and then hun# the turnip up and sowed rye in it. The rye is now 6 inches high. If you don't think it true come and see for your.-elf The colored pnsbylcry is in session at Blackstcck. It opened Wednesdayana will close Saturday. There are about seventy-five or more delegates VA VsJV" V A number of gentlemen from Biackfitocb went to Chester Wednesday nigbl toTattend a show of some kind. Dr. W. B. Smith will occupy one of the front rooms of the livery stable for his oflice, where he will keep medicine for sale. Rev. J. A. White went to Charlotte, N. C., on Thursday. Mr. J. B. Morrison came down from nrhora l"iO. ViQO HpOtl LIC3 LtJL AUUI CUftTj TV Ills 4-1 UM4 v/vsw* visiting- a few dav3. x, t. March 12, 1897". STRAWS FROM STROTHER. Rain, the Same Old Story--A Colored Woman's Philosophy ol Storms?Rev. E. A. McDowell Retained at Rock Creek?Other Items. It. seems that farmers have gene to work in earnest during the past two weeks, and it is time, as the new year is well on i'.ts way to old age. Hitherto, farm work has been retarded by fwwinpnf. And excessive rains, hence very little preparation for planting in the way of ploughing Las been cone. As to gardens, they are put aside ior consideration in the future. A number yf people have to make repairs on garden fcnces, which vfere partly blown down during the high wind of the i.igbt of the 22nd of February. That night is impressed on many tnind.s bv the general uneasiness caused by the high wind which raged for hours. Fortunately, there was no serious damage done, and we should feel grateful that none cf us were injured b\ anything mere serious than fright. Tue next day some one, who had not quite recovered her equilibrium, questioned a "colored lady" upen her opinion of "last night's storm," asking: ""Were you frightened?'' "No'm," was ti e replv, "I was kinder expt.cti!i' it, 'cause Ihad seed by the 'amanic' it was a cominV' Moral to the ia!e is, liinid friends, con suit your "a.'manicks," and it you nnu. in them a prediction of a storm by Hicks or any other of our famous weather prophets, make up your miods to put fear aside and after the calm manner of our brave colored woman, be "kinder expectin' it!" Tho noiorhhnrhnod is auiet at Dreseat, as is usually the ease in working season. The only remedy we can suggest to those who have "the blues" is hope ?anticipation ot such amusements as will be afforded during the summer months. Last week Dr. J. A. Scotf, of Mitford, paid a short visit to his daughter, Mrs. E. A. McDowell. If we had many such agreeable men as me ciocior theie would not be reason for so much complaint of "dull times" in our community. Mrs. J. R. Stewart and family are asain visiting at Capt. W. J. Downey's. Mr. Duyid James, though not yet strong, is able to attend to his business at Strother. Mrs. J. Smith, of Rockton, has been visiting Mrs. J. I. Long. Eev. E A. McDowell has received a:;d accepted the call to preach at Iiock ?-1 - "^ t TTTc -frnDnrlc nrp L/i UUJLO > w very slad to retain him in their midst. _ i ? ^ ^ MMaIIA :j iiarcuiu, ioy/. NATIVE WHITE REPUBLICANISM. ; Agitator "Wants a Split?lie Thinks that two Political Parties in the State Would be better for the State, and that a Native White Re, publican Party "Would be Safer than the Present Democratic Party : in Control of the ! State Government. Mr. Editor: Being a Democrat in politics, oi;e woula Laturally expect . youi editorials to oc onaiine urn tne pla.furius laid ?'o .v n by that party. , Especially is this t; id during a campaign like the lato one where each side seemingly exhausted 'every effort to vrin. Partisan editorials and ridicule are the natural consequences of such campaign*. But when the peohave spoken (and that in no uncertain tones)?and a candidate has been elected and inducted into office (as McKinley has been)?the success of 1IT3 nrlfmiiictrtitTrin np thrvn'rl U^AVU WvVVWVO VI CilW VI V4 | become the desire of not only his party but of cach individna'. There is the .opportunity offered to us to show onr true manhood and to hope for good from our opponents. Partisan feeling a::d expressions are not hurtful to those at whom they are directed; we make no new impression on our side; and the press, being an educator, is teaching its readers to be narrow minded and forbids that freedom that should characterize each individual. Is there any neces-ity for this? Is it true that the southern people as a whole look with distrust on the present administration? If so then how do you reconcile the following opinion of Hot Pal Walsh a leading southern Democrat: "The southern people, regardless of partj*, have confidence in President McKioley. There is no sectional feeltug. The Democrats want to see him succeed and will not do anything to make his way difficult." The greatest evil of our one sided po'idcs and partisan press is that the rising generations are Dot tanght to think and to choose, but it means almost ostracism to differ from the majority. Don't you believe that our State would be benefited by -having two nariiAs controlled bv white neODle? Wouldn't our laws be better administered and the affairs of the gov eminent more economically carried on ? Wouldn't the presence of two parties cause one to act as a balance wheell to the other? Kemen-ber there is no negro in the wood pile now. There is no longer any fear of negro domination. Our constitution has settled that matter. Wouldn't you prefer a Republican party, controlled by native tnhifoo in flip nnrfv wa now have in power? Could it do any worse? Could Jit be auy more extravagant? Is it right to advise people to swear allegiance to any party when they cannot endorse its actions or its demands? A part of the people of this county have no voice in political matters only so far as they agree with the majority. Where there is so much difference between two factions whv shouldn't there be a permanent split and not this continual bitterness and still trying to stay under the same name. Would you advocate a split? One J of ibe fundamental ideas 01 tne irarn- , ers of our constitution was to enable the wbitc people to divide with safety. ( It ?eems to me you would be doing ( a greater service by advocating a di- , vision?getting up a more healthy state of politics, than by this continual : narrow minded nagging that characterizes so many jt our now.-pipers. Merit is discounted and upon the broad principle that every political opponent is a rascal or a thief proceed j to hurl invective5, &e., at?of(en our superiors. As the result of this the South produces so few of what might be termed ' political leaders. We do not compare with the northern or eastern brethren. , With the exception of Morgan, of , Alabama, we have no leaders of any : brilliancy. IIow do our leaders com- . pare with those of the opposing party in CoDgress? It set ins to me the opportunity is ' now offered in this Slate for the severing of party ties?it only needs some . one to blazo the way. Do you dare to grasp the opportunity? Come out and work for the best Interest of the State and not so much for party. Nothing can be accomplished by ridiculing beforehand anyihing ihai a Republican president might do, or by striving to create prejudice against alam iianna, <kc. alter eacu awack your intended vicum comes up smiling in such a. manner as to cause us to question "who got the worst of it." In 1'act while reading your recent editorial on Hanna I couldn't'- help thinking of an incident that occurred durine the late war: As Stonewall Jackson's army was inarching by an old lady's 1 house her little fice ran out and barked fiercely at them. The old lady ran to the door and shouted f Get out, von Trip, and don't bite the army of Virginia. If the whole United States can't whip them what cm \ou do'* See? I believe all good men would h.ii the day when we have two healiby political parties and would regard it as the dawn of a new era of better ? > - l i.l times in our stare: wnen one can uuiu political opinions different from his neighbor without being looked on witii suspicion. This can nil be brought about by agitation Will you open the ball? Agitator. SI 00, SI 00. Tai raUr- <?f this paper will be pleased to h-arn U.at there is at lea^t one dread, d disea-e i hat yciency has been able to cure in all it? s:cges, and fVio? ;= f'?i??ri h I!?ii("iiTai-i h Cni'2 lu"' 10 ; - is tue o:il positive cur.: no-.v known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh j being a conMuiional diseus-*, requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and" giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting natnrp in r)nin<r i?<? work. The 0 ... proprietors have so ranch faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any cise that it fails to cure. Send for list of Testimonials. Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's FitnilvPill are the best. The Advance Agents. Augusta Chronicle. President McKinley finds that the | gang which bombarded him at Can- ! ton were only the advance agent* of i the hungry army. But then he can keep them off the g; ass at Washington. ;IV1ADE ME A SVIAfM fUAX TABLETS POSITIVELY CURE A ZZ Ferrous Diseases?Failing Memory, Impotency, Sleeplessness, etc., caused by Abnse or other Excesses and Indiscretions, They quickly and, surely restore Lost Vitality in old or young, and fit a man for study, business or marriage. Prevent Insanity and Consumption if ie. Their uso shows immediate improvement and effects a CURE where all other fail Insist upon having the Pennine Ajal Tablets. They { navy cunja vMiituo juu. mck?.Duivw- 1 itiva written frnnrantee to ofxect a cure K.fj 5*7? in etch ca?a or refund th9 raoney. Price w ? I Wiper | package: or sir pkees (fall treatment) for $2.50. By rar>.i.:, in plain wrapper, upon receipt of price. Circnlar Irso-AJAX REMEDY CO., For sale byMcMASTER CO.,"Winn?borosC ! - .11. IM?.. ~A GOLD WATCH Will be Given to the Young Lady Receiving the Greatest Number of Votes. Cut this out, write the name of a yoil*-if ladv on it and send to u?: s ! | !|. a i| ; ? 3 T : S o i ; I O | g j J r* I fa *1 ^ ^ M 'I i r O S :! E- -H lb : ! ! \ > : i C/5 > ! H : I ^ > H j 0) 75 : i ? ' 1 o * I o i I The young lady receiving the highest number of votes will be given a beautiful gold watch. This watch can be seen at the jewelry store of C. M. Chaudler as soon a-; it arrives. The ioiiowmg are tne omy cncaiuons; The vote will close at 7 o'clock p. icon Friday, April 30th. 2\ro one trill be expected to withdraw whose name has appeared more than once. The young lady must belong to the Caucasian race. It makes no difference whether sl?e is pretty or noi, popular or not. It is not a'test of anything, but simply who will get the largest vote. Condensed Testimony. Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manufacturer's A^ent. Columbus, Ohio, certifies that Dr. King's New Discovery has no equal as a Cough remedy. J. D. Brown, Pop. St. James Hotel, Ft. Wayne, Ind., testifies that he was cured of a"Cough of ^wo years standicg, caused by La Grippe by Dr. King's New Discovery. B. F. Mer rill, Baldwinsville, ilass,, says that he has used and recommended it and never knew it to fail and would raiher have it than any j - - * ? J. - * uJ uocior, oecause u aiways i;ures. jirs. Hemming, 222 E. 25th St.,"Chicago, always keeps it at hand and has no fear of Croup, because it instantly relieves. Free Trial BoUIesat YcMaster & Co.'s Drug Store.* Iincklen's Arnica Sa-ve. The Best Salve in the world for Cats, 3ruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheumFever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chillblaius, Corns, and all Skin Enip, tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay requied. It is ^.carauteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prece 25 cents per bo^. For sale by McMaster & Co. The ISounty Seekers' President. Neics and Courier. Mr. McKinley, it should be remembered, was "tbe people's candidate,' and represented "all sections and all interests" and so on, "without regard to party lines" iu the campaign, rhis appears to be forgotten in the distribution of offices. There is no Srcsham in the near cabinet, for instance. Tutt's Pills Cure All Liver Ills. Secret of Beauty is health. The secret ofhealth is the power to digest and assim-1 - ?- .v.. ~f c?A na.Ee a prupcr cjuctrnty ui iuuu. This can never be done when the liver does not act it's part. Doyou know this ? Tutt's Liver Pills are an absolute cure for sick headache, dys pepsia, sour stomach, malaria, constipation, torpid liver, piles, jaundice, bilious fever, biliousness and kindred diseases. Tutt's Liver Phis WSpSfcl ELY'S CREAM BALM is a positive care. I Apply into the nostrils. It is quickly absorbed. 50 cents at Dracists or by mail; samples 10c. by mail ELY BROTHERS, 50 Warren St., New York City. ? A B7CGIC! "P?Uir i w vmwian i wmv abates Lung Troubles, Debility, distressing stomach end female ills, and is noted for making rures when ill other treatment fails. Xvery mother and inral'.d should hare it. MmM HAIRRBALSAM I ^g?ggS^JMCltiaKS beatnifxs the haiiS ?s8?&jjr7^& 6{Sj Promote# ? teruriant growth. B jggSSSCI-"- .Jaga Never Palls to Bestore Grayjj Eair to lta Youthful Color. | ^^^^^p<^^Curc^ialp^di?eMci g HINDSRCORNS The only sure Cure for I Ccsi Stops all puis. Makes walkag easy, lie, wDru??iiUi rChidicatcr'ft EnzHuh Diamond Broad. ENNYROYAL FILLS ~<S~v Original and Only Genuine. A y-safe, always reliable. laoics ial &\ S*S\ j)ruj^i.?t for Chichester's Bnilith "wui limnd ia lied ao<! Gold n?t*llic\^?' gk .-oSSflbox:*, scaled wiUi blue ribbon. Take Vy 5?? ^Sk?M no other* Refuse dangerous subitiiu* V I 7 ? flftions and imitati^r^s. At Drilg&i*:s, ?: tczd 4*. I C- JJf 1q ttarnpa for particulars, testimonial* and V & & "Relief for Ladle*," in letter, by return A [f MalL 10*000 TestiniosIalJ. Fame Paper. Chlche*t^rCncmJcaI Co.,3lQdI?on Squa?^ Sold Ij ill Local Xrru??UU. Pttflfldij Pa* Watches g* and -m Jewelry. I AM PREPARED TO REPAIR your Watch, Clock or furnish you with anything- in (he Jewelry line, on short notice and as cheap as yon can have it done anywhere else. Anything in my Jine not in stock can be obtained iu a short time. r\ it /-att \ A'TPvT T7T) I, M. 1 t CA27D ITS To the Editor:?I have an absolute remedy for Consumption. By its timely us? thousands of hopeless cases have been already permanently cured. So proof-positive am 1 of its power that I consider it my duty to seitd too dottles free to those of your readers who have Consumption,Throat, Bronchial or Lung Trouble, if they will write me their express and postoffice address. Sincerely, X. A. SLOCUM, M. C., 183 Pearl St., Hew York. B3? The Editorial and Business Slanapesioat of fitiftrftntAA thl* tfrttiflrACft Pwirwvsition -JLL J ?? m ' "* EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. All persons holding claims against William P. Gibson, deceased, are hereby notified to present them duly attested to ihe undersigned for settlement, and persons indebted to said deceased mnst make payment to the U.UU.^1 OJ.iiVU * R. H. JENNINGS, 2-20-lm Executor. SHERIFF'S SALE. S TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COCNTY OF FAIRFIELD. BY virtue of an execution to me directed, I have levied upon aud wiil sell before the Court House door in Winnsboro, S. C., on the FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL next, all the right, title and interest of Lloyd A. Davis in 980 acres of land, and bounded by lands of T. H. Davis, Mis. Buelah M. Blaii, Robert Walker, Frank Killingswortb, A. F. Ruff and others. Levied upon as the property of Llofd A. Davis at the suit of N. J. Johnson vs. Lloyd A. Davis. Terras of sale cash. R. E. ELLISON, Sheriff's Office. S. F. C. March 10, 1897. 3-ll-3t ill mi, An election fox intendant and four Wardens for the Town of Winnsboro. S. C., for the ensuing year will be held in the Town Hall, at Winnsooro, S. C.,on Monday, the 6th day oi April, 1897, from 9 a. >r. to 4 p. m. I500KS ior tne registration or voters will be open at the same place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nest preceding the day of election from 9 a. m. and 4 p. m. The following named persons are appointed to manage the election and conduct the registration, viz.: W. K. Eilictt, D. E. McDowell and John H. Prop st. By-order of Town Council: JOHN J. NFJ.L, 8-Ctd Clerk. Morses, #* Mares and Mules, I siiil nave on haDd EIGHT YOUNG MULES; ALSO A COUPLE OF rrinn T> nr\/ \T\ if A npu JD L\.\J kj i~J -nri.ri.EjO, TWO GOOD SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES, AND A FEW PLUG MULES. I will sell them cheap for cash or on good paper until fall; or I will exchange any of them for broken down stock. MILCH COWS. I have a few Milch Cows which I will exchange for dry catt'e. A. WILLIFORD, Proprietor. WINNSBORO, - - - S. C. mnm nn/inmnn T mi fifiUAIIlilM; a delicious line of --TEA CAKE*, (ASSOR'ED.) SOCIAL TEA, for the ladies. COCOANUT MACAROONS CHOCOLATE DESSERTS. APRICOT DROPS. ORANGE SLICES. FANCY GRAHAM. FANCY SEAFOAM. MARSHMALLOW. FIVE O'CLOCK TEA. LILLY OF THE VALLEY, j J, L. Beaty, I _ 1_, __ i 1 ?! uauDage Plants, * rzzz=z====^zz I |g Early Wakefield j 1 CABBAfiE PLANTS. I It HI 25 cents per hundred. l? "A Stitch in Time ffi Saves Nine." ?|s ?? So get a supply of 1 Bed Bug Poison s p 2STO-W. ' 1 .McMaster i It jf Company. THE BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY ** STORE ^.t Oliester, S. C. R BRANDT'S JEWELRY STORK, under the Tower Clock, is one of the most beautiful jewelry establishments in the State. The line of jewelry comprises ms manv fino IVitchec onr? ?]f>crftrir Eioncis and solid Gold Goods as can be found in many much larger iitles. Sterling Silver Spoons $7.00 p<r dozen. All binds of novelties and souvenirs in silver. Latest improved Clocks iu the most modern designs from 90c. up. All clocks sold are warranted for two years. OiialtfT? nF oil ohcrvlnfolt? rrnov. anteed as recommended, and price* compete with reliable dealers only. R. BRANDT, Watchmaker and Optician. NEWS -*-** anrl <JV1 1W1 HERALD. Tri-Weekly, $3 a Year in Advance. Weekly, $1.50 a Year in Advance. * | LETXER HEADS, P BILL HEADS, NOTE HEADS, LAWYERS' BRIEFS, | LIENS, I MORTGAGES, H I DEEDS, CIRCULARS, 1 P and everything in job line done 8 H as cheaply as anywhere else in rji the State. ? GIVE US A CHANCE . Every penny spent at T-> o ia Trt om <=> HEADQMETIES For Buggies and Harness? 35 Open and Top, Single and Double Buggies, Plieatons, Carts, Canopy and Extension Top Surries. 15 One and Two-horse wagons n 1 t 1 .E or saie cneap oy J. CXBoag. Handsome Bed Room Suits, Wardrobes, Hall Kockers, -writing desks, China Closets, Side Boards, Bureaux, Sofas, Chairs, Tables of different styles and sizes, Bead^teads, Mattresses, Cots, Spring beds, Lounges, Sewing Machines, Organs, Cooking Stoves, Window Shades, Poles, Trunks. You will find a complete line at J.O.BOAG'S. NEW 800D8~ We have a very fine lot of Stationery. If yon need any come in and see ns before yon buy. VYe can suit you ooiu on prices and quality. We have also a beautiful lot of New Lamps, the latest styles and very clieap. Have you seen the lit. Zioii Note paper?fine linen at 25e. per pound ?ep5CS a. S ? V9WI MOMY to LiS! TT7Ea;*enow prepared to negotiate ?V loans on" first mortgages o lands in Fairfield County, for not lej-s than five years time, with interest at seven per centnm per annum For particulars apply to either ef tbe undersigned. J. E McDonald, \v. D. Dcujritiss -T t'V Winnsboro, C. A. E. Davis, Montieello, S. C.