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' THE NEWS AND HERALD. SRC>' . PUBLISHED EVERT WEDNESDAY -BY? S 8 WS AND HBBJID COMPANY. VBJiaiS, IX ADVANCE: One Year, - - SI.50 Six - - .75 WIMNSBORO, S. C. Wednesday, October 20, - 1897. THE HELPLESS FAKMJEB Hs?-- ?- - % - Mr. Jno. T. llcKittricfc, we under?stand has decided not to sell another bale of cotton for IC35 than 7 cent?. And he wants to know how many of his brother farmers in the Sontb *111 join him in this determination. There is no donbt if all the cotton growers of *v,? CrtntVi TfrinM thfi samp thinff it cue UV/Ui.U II VVUM v*v .MW 0 would not be thirty days before 7 cents a pound would be paid for cotton. Aud it would only be a question of time, and a very short time, before cotton would be worth 7 cents and there would be demand for it. If we had it in onr power we would issue an order today that not another pound of cotton be sold for less than 7 cents, and it it were ooeyea tbe price would very soon go to 7 cents. And if i one were sold for less when there became a surplus the production would be decreased and the farmers would plant something else. There is no money to be made in this country raising cotton for less, especially when the money to produce the crop has to be borrowed or the supplies bought on a lien. The trouble is the farmers will not unite and at present are in no condition to do so, if they were inclined. If, however, the crop was not spent before it was made they would De masters oj me situation. ?Newberry Herald and Neois. If every farmer was able to do as Mr. McKittrick proposes to do, cotton would soon bring 7 cents. But the trouble is that the vast majority of farmers are forced to sell ^their cotton to meet debts. They should farm $nd plau with the view of selliDg their cotton when they were ready. They can't do this unless th?v plant stmaLhtnsr rbesidcs cotton. This they will bave to do because with only G-cents cotton, it is only a question of time when utter mln must come. No merchant can sell his gwds b?low cost forever without bankrupting himself in the end, When it eosts more than 6 cents to make cotton, the farmer must draw on his reserve capital if be 1-1 1 A na3 any until it is 'siajiusieu, &uu when h3 ha3 no reserve capital, the "jig is up." The Herald and News is right whim it says, "The trouble i8 the farmers will not unite and at present are in no condition to do so, if ih;y were inclined. If, however, the crop was not spent before it was made they would be masters of the situation." JdlDWTN !<'. A iJELL, eoitor oi tne t>3 timore Sua, left the Democratic party, ^ and gave as his reason for doing so that hs could not follow the leadership of Senator German, ? d that if it were not for Gorman's p.rsonal ambition and selfish purpose?, be would restore his paper to its wonted strong support of the Democratic parly. Seaator Gorman has written him an open let ler saying that he would retire from politics and bury his political aspirations, if Abell would oome back to the Democratic party. This is a bold, shrewd card that Gorman is playing, and whatever may be his motive, we cannot withhold our admiration. If ho believes that Abell will accept the condition, then we can discover no " ? 1 * ^ t-?- J'o'nfai*. motive lor uie jeuer uiaim&iested patriotism. If he believes that Abell will decline the condition, then Gorman's boldcess in risking such a thing is worthy of admiration. Such letters are ao rare in these days that this one will likely excite considerable interest. Whatever Abell may do about it, Gorman is a stronger man if\v ViOT-incr -nrritfen thft letter. It seems, without considering the question thoroughly, that the constitution is in the way of those cities trying to impose a license on original package stores. The constitution says fho ofonftval neiAmhlv shall not mv DV"V.-. - - J delegate to any municipal corporation the po-^er to issue licenses to sell" alcoholic beverages. We presume that those who take the position that municipalities have the right to charge a license ?base their opinion upon the ground -that the constitutional inhi bition is against the issuance 01 permits to sell alcoholic liqaors, that the towns do not grant the privilege or permission to sell," bat aa&kes the charge of a license a3 a mere incident of the selling. We think lhat they lose sight of the fact that where original package stores exist they have the s&metrights as the dispensaries, and have to be regulated in the same way Towns carisot charge a license for a dispensary. Then can original packages be made to pay the license? We remember to have noted the successful management of the 2Torth Carolina penitentiary a year or so ago. Oar recollection is that it made a little better showing than the South Carolina penitentiary. The Populists do not seem to have kept up the Demo cratic record. The Chsrlotte Observer says: The Auditor of this State says that the penitentiary cannot be made selfsustaining. The penitentiary has proven perhaps the most perplexing problem in the past goyernment of Korth Carolina, and yet Superintendent Leazar, during the lasi Demo cratic administration of this State, was proving, if ho had cot already proved, that with cave and economy p the institution could bs made practi| cally to pay its own expenses. It is so easy for the incompetent gang now misgoverning the State to say, "Thus P and so," and in the meantime to tap the State Treasury or get it tapped so as to fill their own pockets with the people's money. Mr. Air is talkiDg -> T-- *, ,1 UnL tarougu JLU5 pcnuixicu UAI> Verily, change is not always reform. k lich on human, raasge on horses, cog? and all siock, cared in 30 minntes . - by Vv oolford's Sanitary Lotion. Thi3 never fails, cold by W* E. Aiken, druggist, Winnsboro, S. C. * m-. _ ? , iniwiiiiiii rTt^ftrlrrri-TTr JUSTICE FIELD'S RETIREMENT. The letter of Justice Ficl'l announcing his retirement fcom the Supreme Court of the United "States is fnll of interest His Judicial life covers a period of oyer 40 years, and he delivered opinions in 1,042 cases. He was appointed by President Lincoln in 1863. At the bead of the conrt was I Chief Jnstice Taney, and among the \ aTric<i/?ne was Jnstice Wavne. AQCVv/iavv v uwtAwv ? .?? ? m m who had sat with the great Chief Jusice Marshall. Daring the lime tbat Justice Field has been on the bench, three Chief Jastices and sixteen Associate Justices have passed away. This is a remarkable record. Justice Fie:d j comes from a remarkable family, his brothers, David Dudley, Cyrus W. and Henry M., having been men of i extraordinary ability. Justice Field, we suppose, will rank | as a great man, but being a Democrat, owing his elevation to the bench to the fact that he was a Democrat, it does seem that be ought to have retired while Mr. Cleveland was President, especially as it appears that he notified President McKinley in April of his intention to do so. ~ - !- U?..* 5. >Y. & HAYEK 6peaK.lUg Ui iuumgomery, Alabama, says: "Montgomery is cue of the lirest, handsomest aud most progressive cities ?of the South, and is growicg now at a faster rate than any place I have seen. * * One great cause of its prosperity is by reason ot its location in the midst of a magnificent farming couotry. Splendid road? have been bnilt out from the city to every part of the county, and this has also been a bi? factor in ? ? a -js -v_ i v eu?n tne improvement 01 ms ujwu. we profit by the experience of others? What splendid roads have done for Montgomery, they will do for "Winusboro.' "We have no doubt that the "magnificent farming country" about Montgomery owes a great2dsal of its "magnificence"*- to ihe "splendid roads." Fairfield's farming lands would become magnificent if we had "splendid roads." The people must know this, but they are very slow to ant nc if thpv did. Governor Atkinson strongly believes in the innocence of his wife, and if ha did not he would deserve the contempt of everybody* Who3? opinion is worth anything, for how coald he have married her if not convinced of her iuuocence. He charges that the witnesses for the State testified as - * _ mL? they did tor a consideration, ails long and short of this ease teams that the grandson of Jndge Camden was not included ia his grandfather's will. Oh, how long will onr farmers have to plough through mud to get their cotton to market? They have done it so long that it seems impossible to get them aroused to the importance of a chansre. Like six cents cotton, they have to endure it uniil they are ruined before they will think of trying some* ! thing better. And when ruined, they are powerless to help themselves. Columbia must not expect people to attend tho State fair unless there is something to attract them. Attractions cost money, and Columbia will have to furnish the money. A city can not have something for nothing. Itseemstous that it would pa? the merchants of the capital city to contribute liberally to the fair fnud. Charts A. Dana, the' brilliant | editor of the New York San, is dead. I Mr. Dana's English was of the highest order. lie was a man of the strongest prejudices. He became a Democrat because he hated Grant. He became ? ? r _ i _ i /"il a KepuDlican because ne naieu vievcland. <1The petrified man" is io the newspapers again. The Jatest theory is that he was a Yankee soldier, who was killed in Lexington County. Who he is, will never be satisfactorily answered. It remained f?r a New York paper to weave au hiicreFting story oat of it." By Christm&s we hope that Wiunsboro's population will be 500 more than at present and by Christmas 1900 it will be 2,000 more, it all depends apon the success of the cotton factory. General Rosser has disappointed ,this place twice. He will hardly do it fcgain, The next time he is billed for a lecture here, people will not look for him. A LONG LIFE ENDED. Senator Robertson Doad--A Native of Fairfield. Columbia Record, Oct. 13. Hon. Thomas J. Robert?on died this morning at bis handsome home on Arsenal hilL He was paralyzed about fifteen years ago aud nerer recovered. There has been no marked change in his condition of late. He app.ared to be in his nsnal state of health. It is supposed that the paralysis struck bis "heart this morning. He died very suddenly jnst after break last. Mr. Robertson was probably tbu richest man in South Carolina outside ot Charleston. He wa3 reputed to be worth very nearly a million dollars. flc was born in Fairfield County about 75 years ago and all of his life was spent in Fairfield and Richland counties, except when official duties kept him in Washington, where he served South Carolina as senator for 12 years, from 1888 co 18S0. Senator Robertson married 3diss Caldwell, a daughter of John Caldwell, who was one of Columbia's most wealthy and progressive citizens, having been president ot two railroads and a bank at one time, Senator Robertson was a larg<.; plaater and a remarkably successfni business man. Success" attended aii his business enterprises, which amassed him a fortune. While United States Senator, his PYfrfinna and infln^nce nrocured the appropriation for Columbia's handsome Federal building. Senator Robertson's widow and two sous, Messrs. J. C. ai>d E. W. Robertsou, survive him. These sous have inherited their father's talent for business affairs and are amoug the most progressive of Coluuih:a's citizens. NO CUBE-NO PAY . This is the war all drnggists tell Grove's Tasetlkss Uhill Tokic for Chiils aud Maiari-;. it = jimp." iruo |. and Quiniu^ in a is=tees> form. Chi:-1 dre*?i lore it. Adults prefer it to bitter I nauseating tonics. Price, 50c * nil | ! RIDGEWAY NEWSEver; thing feels very much refreshed from the recent showers. The dust was beginning to be very annoying. The business of or.r town is very gratifying at present. The cotton receipts up to date amount to [200 bales, the sa:ne as la^.t year. The cotton bnycrs are advising farmers to hold their cotton for better pricss. Last week tbe merchants did a big business and they hope and expect that it will continue to improve. The rece it inspection of ihs Ridge way It'fies showed tbecompauy ia an excellent condition. G-en. Walls complimented the company 0:1 its wonderful improvement since last year, and promised them new guns. lis spoke of it as one of ?he best drilled companies that he has yet inspected. The Ridgeway High School opened on the 27tb with the same corps of teachers as list year. On the morning of its opening 64 were enrolled. The prospects are bright for a good year's work this yea:*. Last Saturday night there was an entertainment given in the High School by Prof. Patterson, an albino. Ridgeway always opens its bosom to charitable objects and Prof. Patterson's eflorts were liberally applauded. L/ll ltlSI. ALiursuay tuc laui^o tionary Union of the Baptist Church washild here. At its opening Mrs. C. F. Wray delivered an address of welcome, which was followed by others?Mrs. Wray, of Columbia, Mrs. Entzminger, ,of Brazil, Mrs. Budd from Charlotte and Mrs. A. E. McDowell. All of which were enjoyed very much. That night President Osborne, of Benedict, delivered an able and scholarly address on the northern missions. The meeting was largely attended svA tn hft cnncrratulated upon the success of the undertaking. A few evenings ago a very enjoyable dance was given at the DesPortes house. Mr. and Mrs. DesPortes entertained their guest-; in their usual hospitable style, and while the attendence was not as large as might have been expected, it was enjoyed by all. On last Sunday evening Rev Eutzmiager from Brazil fille 1 the Baptist pulpii and preached an able sermon. Mr. Eotzmin^er is a native of this ' 1 * * - ?? ? ? ? ?A rr 1 o /I COUIlt; aua Uis mauv xnenus am juu to see him back. On Sunday morning the Parker house was favored with a new arrival who'iwill be a permanent resident in the future. The young lady Is welcomed in our midst. f. b. ii Oct. 11, 1897. For Orer Fifty Years. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syeup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teethiug, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays a!) pain, cures wind colic, and is ' 3- *? j:?tj- m;n me De3i reiLeuy iui uianiiuca. ^ nm relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by druggists in every part o"l' the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure acd ask for "Mr3 Winslow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other kind. 5-26fxly SOME FURTHER DETAILS As to the Tragic Death or Dr. Bratton. Columbia Register, The details that have reached his family, _concerniug the lamented deaih of Dr. israttou, are sucn as mtensify the sympathies evoked by the fact of his tragic end at Sabine Pass on that sacTaay when his unconscioas form was discovered in the bold of the vessel that he was inspecting. The condact of Dr. Bratton in connection with the work that ended in a fatal accident, was in all respects admirable in the illustration of the' generous and unselfish and nob'e traits of his strong and gentle character. Returning voluntarily to duty, he had been detailed try the surgeon general to rake charge of the quarantine of. Sfthinn Pass. Texas, for the purpose of excluding from that port all infected vessels, or if the yellowmonster had already found lodgment there, to arrest its ravages if possible. In obedience to these orders, Dr. Bratton look charge of the quarantine and sanitary regulations. Finding Sabine city free of Ihs scourge, his next step was to prevent ths entrance ~ r u * Ktt eoo TVv fhij on/l_ VI XL UV lanu auu v}i cva. it became bis duty to inspect the vessels in the port. It was while thus employed ihit his beaatifal career was c'oscd on earth. His colleague. Dr. Alagruder, writes how, on the day of the accident, Dr. Bratton bad made his inspection of a vessel and had reportH it free from infection, and how, as it is supposed, he subsequently returned to Ronfirm bis impressions?to make assurance doably saiv?this in attestation of bis keen sense of duty. It was two hours after that the captain of bis launch called for bim, to find bis body with a cruel wound on the tfiinnle. and the heroic surgeon lying in the hold of ihe vessel under the hatchway, prostrate and unconscious. It was only a few hours thereafter when the seal of death was mi his brow and be lay in the beauty and dignity which are found impressed upon the features of the noble dead who 3re wont in life to treat their body as the temple of God and to lead a pure life. We shall let another praise him? him who knew JBratton well: Dr. Magruder, in writing: to his friends ia this city says: "It rarely occurs to mc to record with such real sorrow, as I now do, the death of Dr. Brattou. I had seen him only two days previously and he had expressed j himself as delighted to be able to re turn to his post at a time when his i services were so much needed, and felt confident of his entire restoration j to health within a short period; and j was in the best ot spirits over tae sac-1 cessfal development of his pet scheme, i of establishing a sanitarium in the salubrious climate of Albuquerque, N. M., for invalids in the military, naval and ^revenue marine services of the United States government. There wis never a man who merited and enj >yed more the confidence and esteem of his official family and fellow man than did Dr. Bratton. I regard this cutting off in ?li3 prime of his manhood a calamity " It were unneccsssry to add more to the tributes ihat bavc been piid to the memory of one who was at once the pride of the h^me and tie ornament of his countrv. He filis au lnncrud grave in the soil of South Carolina, while Sabite Pass, associated with brave Confederate memories, is n >\v fu-.-iner as.-ocia:en i witb the beroisui i?f the South Carolinian who died in serving bis feilow man under tne auspices of the flig of a reunited c-untry. Isoble spirit martyr to duty for duty's sake, your state and von;* country bid you tarewell! * j. P.T. Columbia, S. C.. Oct. 12, 1897. TnnonLiaehcs of water dtiriog slecy is stopped irntnediatsly by Dr. I), i h oa's Anti Diuret'c. ( : ?vs child ecu and adults alik<\ P; i:-< $1. Sold bp VV E. Aikci.', Druggist, Wim-boro, S. C. " * A FRICANA w*il erne Rheumatism and i rV Scrofala to Stcy Cured. 1 # n?ggmMJwawwB3M?a?i mm i?? I JfeefablefteparatioiiforAs- || [ slMatirig tf&Tood anriHegu&r m tiijglhaSiQiiiadisamlBcwelsQi m : BromotesDi|esUoaCh2erfuI- S ^ ; :tiessandBest.Coiitams neither || ,0prdm>lorptiine nor >?n2raL m i ^OTltoCOTIC. ???^wtsg>_a?iiaii?i ii i Heaps. ofGld$r&fflI2Z%Z2m M I *azJten*5T 1 m ZtoduIUSclb- f sAiiiz&sd;* I IB Jlspummt iBt CazbcmaizSoZa * fibmSetd C(ari&d Sa^tr i&?ay/va& Fitcran ) \ Aperfcci Remedy for Consttpa- |1 tion.SourStoiiiach.DiarrhBea, ^ j Worms .Convulsions .Feverish- 11 I Gsss and Loss of Sleep. m TacSinule Signature of ;J| j il S NEW YQRK>___1 Jg EXACT COPYCP \yRAPPEB. pi ?M 3IOSSX DALE ITEMS, I see frequent reminders to your correspondents chiding' lliem some what about tbeir want of punctuality in sending in communications. Your numerous leaders can join you in the sam^, but when there is a dearth of news what are we to do? We have no patent machine to manufacture any and arc at a loss to know what to write that would make your psper interesting. Wei!, what is now agitating the minds of the farmers more than anything e!s-j is the low price of cotton and a short crop, and they cannot see any good reasons for it. The bulk of the crop is certainly not in the hands of tbe farmers, jmlging from the bare fields and scarcity at the gin-houses. They Lave been selling ns fast as they can or?t it ou\ !No grain is being sewn as yet. We have had a nice rain which will help iu.'nips and potatoes. The Fairfield ar.d Richland Bible Society held its annual meeting at Horeb Church on the first Sunday in this month. Rev. Mr. Law preached the annual sermon. The auxiliary societies reported about foity dollars on hand, thirty of which was sent to the American Bible Society as a contribution ; the remainder to be invested in Bibles lor sale and distiibution. The quarterly coherence was held ? < T> ? i-l. /v t OU ?.-> U At* ilirt /i f <2>l UCLiJKSi KsLlUl OLi KJU lUv .Hi OL UAlU^u^ The report were very good. There is some scattering sickness iii this section, but no serious cases. Mrs. William Melton is s:ck at her mother'?, Mrs. Bundrick. Mr. T. F. Cnrlee has returned from the association. He reports a good meeting. i , t. k. m. i October 12, 1897. - 3 It is Easy to Tell. People who fall to- look after their haalth are like the carpenter who neglects to sharpen his tools. People onf i/y rrot- orrviiinQ nhrtllf ate Li\J L C* jkJ l. t \y .. health soon enough. If you are "riot quite v;cll" or "half sick" have you ever thought (hat your kidneys miv be the cause of your sickness? It is easy to tell by setting aside your urine for tweuty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an unhealthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains litien it :.i evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, scanty supply, pain or dull ache i. the back is also convincing proof tbat the kieneys and bladder are out \JL Vi ULi . There is satisfaction in knowing that the great remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, fulfills every wish in relieving weak or diseased kidneys and all forms of bladder and urinary troubles. Not only docs Swamp-Root give new life and activity to the kidney??the canse of trouble, but by treating the kidneys it acts as a tonic lor ihe entire constitution. If you need a medicine take Swamp-Root - it cures. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar, or by sending your address and the name ot this pa'pir to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., you may have a sample bottle of this great di^ covery sent to you iree dv man. II II ???33? ?men BC??MO? 'r HA!RRBALSAM C1cssm3 ami bcactifics the haix. BffjL j" fromotc3 6 laiuriant growth. BW jrevCT Falls to Bostora ?r*y tMngXpg-dM Hair to lta Yoatliful Color. Cares scalp diteasc* & hair falling. KafcssSfg "*^3 COc, and <1X0 at Draggkta__ a71\3i?OUD? ijOxllBWVJ" n f-i. ?r i m.-vrmin if imnnn I Ml'lli IMMIJl is a tiresome undertaking which often results in failure, andso:nething"near]y a match" is never catisfactory, There's one thing that you cannot match; that's Electro-Silicon The Famous Silver Polish, beeaasc there is no other like it. Nearly a million liousckecx ers use ir. A trial quantity which is sent wrerrjp. T? AIT.*. I will tell you why. Then the secret of beautiful silverware is \ours. SimJy S send vour address on a postal card to Silicon, 30 CSiff St., New Yorft. I The Hand of Fate | Covers 07?rv.\>manv.-hoee health has failed, ^ y' ands;:ch a solemn admonition should not co <T m u!>heeded. There is a wonderful remedy $ K which r. iH restore your health, renew your 5* 6? viror, and brins back the !>eauty and fresh- G N cess o? youth. It is truly woman's beet ^ \ :;o'J\-V^wa??^S,'><gti4'li>l!i??t \ iwyc/t/vwwvms, BELLAMY'S Y GOSSYPIUM > \ oniy eaiL* uuu uuuuuio ^ , & remedy known for painful fe 5 or suppressed periods, ovarian i r rains, etc. During change of life it will & 2) wonderfully assist nature to a 'speedy and > 1. xf bappy close. Do not delay, order to-day. \ | 6 Price 91, or 3 bottles for 2.50, prepaid to any ? > address.' If your druggist can not supply \ | \ BELLAMY MF6. 0., Atlanta, 6a, \ I SEE THAT THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF IS ON THE WRAPPER ' OP EVEBT BOTTLE OP Castoria is pnt up in one-riie bottle* only. It : net sold in Tbnlk. Don't allow anyone to sell on anything else on the plea or promise tint it a "jnEt as good" and "will answer every prcrese." -fi0~ See that you g?t O-A-S-T-O-M-A. Iko fce- /> KEPOBTOF Comity Sqsrrinr. Claims Approved at tii l Meeting of the Board of County Com- I missioners Held on Octo- * ber4, 1897. j t The following claims were exam- ? incd and approved on the Slate Case ? fond of 1897: * __ i .No. Amount. : AJMcGill, 651 $ 4 80 ' JO Pickett, 652 5 00 a R E Ellison, 653 34 20 B G Tennant, 654 162 50 W G Smith, 655 12 50 R E Stewart, 656 12 50 C H Douglas?, 657 12 50 E H Heins, 658 12 50 T W Jlawls, 659 5 50 ^ J LI Crawford, bbu ou ' S McCormick, 661 12 50 Jas B Stevenson, 662 12 50 F 0 Brooiu, 663 12 50 Robert Carter, 664 12 50 H A Stevenson, 665 12 50 RE Ellison, 666 4 00 R H Jennings, 667 122 35 J L Richmond, 668 100 00 J L Richmond, 669 100 00 Mrs F M Habenicbt, 670 10 86 Jro L Ratteree, 671 2 00 (J S Pixlev, 672 5 00 H F Baeschel, 673 8 50 TT U T?noc^ol fi74. 19 50 8 TPYoonginer, 675 12 50 * JnoD Blair, 676 12 50 E a Heins, 677 12 50 J H Cooper, 678 12 50 DL Glenn, Jr, 679 12 50 J A Scott, 680 5 00 TJ Douglass, 681 12 50 a Jas W Bansbead, 682 2 00 8 W A CooV, 683 12 50 R E EUi*ut>, 654 1010 a S R Johnston, 685 150 00 1 TLe following claims were examined and approved on Road and Bridge fand of 1897: j\o. amount. C G Boulware, 686 $ 27 17 Jesse Gladden, 687 1 35 J F McMaster, 688 35 90 W A Neil, ?89 31 20 MDCColvin, 690 3 40 D McDonald, 691 10 86 DesPortes Co, 692 115 85 Joo Stark, 693 3 50 Ei Brownr 694 10 86 Jno O wings, 695 3 55 < harle3 Robertson, 696 10 86 Sam Morgan, 697 10 86 J C Clark, 698 * 2173 J J McDowell, 699 33 05 J W Ladd, 700 ($10 00 not allowed.) Wade Raff, 701 115 The following claims were examined and approved on Poor House fond of 1897: X o. Amount William McNeal, 702 $ 65 Jno D Palmer, 703 6 80 E Tennant, 704 150 C B Douglass, 705 5 65 A ne lOliUWHlg UiaiLUS >?CIC CAS1JU1UVU and approved on Public Building fund of 1897. No. Amount. ? M L E^leaion, 706 $3 80 BGTcnrant, 707 4 48 I do certify that the above statement is a correct copv of claims approved and disapproved at the last meeting of the County Board held on October 4, 1897. r B. G. TENNAN r, \ 10 14 uounty oupevuur. A CiiletG M. mm* FARMERS WISHING TO BUY Goods PTTFAP FOR f ASH i VAXA-iXX X vjh p will d<j wtli ;u.?tll and see our prices. J "We have a iu 1 stock of Groceries, | Furnhure, Wagons, Buggies, Phaetons, f Shing'es and Barbed Wire. We also i handle e Sew Dome Sewio^ Mines The NEW HOME i-s one of the best ^ on the markrt, and price as che*p as some lorc grade machines. Come ar,ci K-e ns. Iie?p' cfu'ly, M.W. DOTi'&CO. , UNDERTAKING IN ALL ITS DEPARTMENTS, wi h a f;:i! frtock of Camels, Bnrial Gases and Coffins, constantly on hand, and ns < f hearse "vrben n questea. Tir.iiikfti'. for pa>t patrouHs<e ami *o'ici- ^ :a ; >i; for a share in toe fosur?, in the ? ' THE ELLIOTT GLN SHOP, J. M, ELLIOJT & CO. 4 17-ly 1, AT m sDRY*1 i Ji ^ > fi' CLOTtflNQ. HATS - & I SHOES. & QfjUJsTf) OF ALL CL ?FALL ( S NOW OPEN AT OUR STORE AN! lougbt a large stock, thinking there wot o unload. We think our stock snrpasse icularly in Dress Goods. We ask the ought before the tariff prises, and will ,11 styles of plain goods, alfio beautiful 1 ffects in Dress Patterns. You shouli ' 3 4_;_ ? ; -DI..U vaists aua auuuo iu jrilliantines, and English Poplins. A f i7e have a splendid stock of Hosiery, G ,11 kinds of Notions. an<^ by parkin, C tIie m?8t 8ty^lS' This is our specialty, and we can pi uythiag you want iu this line. The be ow prices is the way we sell Shoes. Men's aid Boys' (Mil ,t low tariff prices. We have a fin< :reat variety. GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, UND ,nd NECKWEAR to please you ard p our pocket-book. * t We want you to come to oar store, t ay. Yon will be pleased and satisfied i CALDW IH^willets & CO., m/Km/ftmmfffffm/tmmmf/mwmi, A New Line. ? . { Dnrtfinflr TnTntofinTic Muuij? liivnauuud, At Home and ; Calf Cards; Engraved on Copper, Stamped and Embossed in the Latest ? Style. ? j THE FINEST s|! ? Q T ATinNRRYli1 lLL work guaranteed to ij be entirely satisfactory !1 when delivered AND ' cheaper than you can i\ - - - order it. - - - c Vrite or call for prices andl^ secure the latest form. B. BRANDT, Jeiely Store, j Chester, S. ('. Il i i ?????? mm ?n?ws-?aaaaaM?jwy. ? u T?,1,,m<.a Va^w J7ArrO*-x i/JJ ?s f!l<jrflPf>t.C. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. )c, 25c. If C. C. C. fail, druggists refund money. ' ryV" "H* : THE ? BICYCLE si.< "XT. .0 - J\?W StqrjdqM :: ( * si.< BICYCLE PROTECT Y BICYCLE ONLY 25 MW Merc DISPLAY ASSES OF tOODS? - nrvT? nrrtn-nnmrmT tiro J J?UJS uxorjCiUiivK. TT *n ild be a big crop. We will sell cheap is any that we hare ever shown, parladies to see thase goods; they were be sold cheaper than ever. We have ine of Brocades, Coverts, and mixed I see our elegant stock of Silks for all qualities ?in plain goods, Brocades, all line of new Braids for tr minings, loves, Underwear, Corsets, Belts, and LLINERY>/-To o snpj?iftl fiflfhrt tft'mftke tint room i than ever in the stock'of n STYIil EH githe goods lower than ever we hare i goods and do the best work. , -SHOES. lee what we have, and prove what we ffith what von bay from us. Try it. ELL & RUFF. INGER MACHINE! 'djiQ CASBITOIIQi;; I^OU DAYS'TRIAL ? t WARRANTED FOR |j FIVE YEARS* pj STYLE LIKE CUTIN THIS "AD." | All the Latest Improvements: I ilf-setting Needle, Self-threading Shut- i s, Automatic Bobbin Winder, Loose# ilance Wheel, and Full Set of Attach* | ents. Finest Cabinet Woodwork in | atique Oak or Black Walnut | CCLCS FOR KX CAMlNCt, U CCRTS ? NIC! % ManefactoPmew, 66 W. Fourth St, | PHILADELPHIA, PEMMA^^S^ Tax Notice. Taxes are due and payable from the 15th of October, 1897^ to 31st of De-' sember, 1897. The tax levy for State purposes is 5 mills; for ordinary county purposes i mills; for past indebtedness 1 mill; for schools 3 mills; total 13 mills. There is also a special levy for schools of 2 mills io Nj. 1, No. 10, No. 14, No. 17, and No. 18, and of 1 mill in No. 19, or a total levy of 14 mills in No. 19 and 15 mills in the other School Districts mentioned. All male citizens between the ages i>f twenty-one ana ?xry years, except} those incapable of earning a support? from physical disability, and except j Lbose who are now exempt by law, are taxable polls. Taxes must be paid in the following dads of money and no other: Gold md silver coin, United States currency, national bank notes, and con3011? whici) shall become dne and )a\ able timing f.he year 1897 on the ionsolidited bond? of this State, known is "Rmwn Bonds." and ibe bond1* of his Sfate known as "Bine BocdV' md auy other Sia'e bonds which mar )c issued by authority of an Act o? the jreneril Assembly, the coupons of vhich are by sach Act made receivable or taxes: A penalty of 15 per cent will attach 1 o all taxes not paid on or before tr.o list of December, 1887. HAYNE McMEEKIN, 9 30 County Treasurer. -r i /NTT Oc SJfANm JiCJiij. "Pride of Fairfield," 44 hands high, jet black with white pain's, good st^le and actios. aTrue Blue," ned'um sizi, high-headed and game Term-, $8 00 to iusore witf- foal, i Choice of uther.) W. D DAVIS, ; i-*20-1 v Monticello. 8.C, - HUB. ^ - : LAMPS, 1 DO. I Yoi4j rf| 3yclorqetei<s, 1 1 T3TTT T Q a j jldej 1 j i jo) :jmm nTTP TilVTO VUXH JJXXAJ* ^ ' E-GLASSES. -j CENTS. ? ail Cumt. 1 "Better late than iro." 1 n r PHE ABOVE OLD ADA6B -v l g JL I8&8 forceful now cs ever - % # and snflering oaes will rejoiee J n when tbey hear of Use won l.f Af . ' i !MV*JLU? V1UV??V^ V* t mw.m ^s^r? ^ Hundred who have becomo .5 discouraged - v By trying a score of other Kme* ] dies and upon whom the best of w $ physicians failed, have ere It wo 1 ' % too late, heard of the grandest of ??Jb9 ill all Sfcdicines, y' i] ..Afrcana.. im |j The Sore Cure of all Blood OImum. " For Sale by all Droggicfe. ^3jjJ ^ ?-v ^vy * ^? v J ?? -WE SEND IT FREE WEAK MEN H YOUNG AND OU). ^ Rejoice With Us in the J We will send yon by mail, LUTELY FREE, in plaU-jWckif*^ ALL POWERFUL DB. VITAL RESTORATIVE I in ii'imi .?4H with a legal guarantee to persuuMBtJr euro LOST MANHOOD, 8EUP- M ABUSE, SEXUAL WEA2DCB88, M VARICOCELE, STOPS ?OBSVS? S NIGHT EMISSIONS and all annatelal drains. Heinrns to former appearances emaciated organa. II we could not core, we weald sot 1 6endour medicine FREE to-try, and pay when satisfied. Write te?day,a? fl ims may not appear again. Address WESTERN MEDICIKE CO Kat.amazoo, Mich. Incorporated. ' M4w 'jM win hie a and save money ^ is a difficult problem to . many people, but it can Im easily solved by trading at -*?The?if Alliance Cast Ira i Come to the Alliance Cash Store* when yoa wish to trade, For a nickel saved is a nickel made. A Bacon, Tobacco, Bagging and Ties. That will cost you nothing, if the clerk : m lies. "-sUfls Coffee, Sugar, Molasses and tjaijd, Bat to cieution all would be & Us& too hard. Bat I mast not forget, fur (be children's sake. To tel! of the Applet, Peanut?, \ andies and Cakes. v?|a So come one, come all, little or big. And get 6ome of these food jyl a ad you'll get as "fat as ft pig.'* Aii rights reserved- jfl laHrt SAUER KRAUT, J FRESH MACKEREL, A CABBAGE, POTATOES. APPLES, and BANANAS. : M ttrs. F. H. Hatendt I i/v-'t Ti>iiicco ai.it sad Saokt T?tr Lift lwsf. To Quit tobacco easily aa4 forcrrr, be magnetic. fall of life, nerwj and Tiger, UIm No-To* Ha:, the i7oader-wo?lter. tbat makes weak men :-3?5jS tig. All druggists, 50c or $1. Caregcaraa-. tec-a ' Bookie^ aud sample tree. Addrw* Swriinc Remedy Ca, Chicago or New Y?d