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THE McCORMICK ADVANCE Entered at the Post OjTice at McCormick, 8. C., as second elms mail matter. Address all communications and make all remittances to The Advance, McCormick, S. C. PJIcCormsck Publishing Co. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1SS6. The New York Tribune says editor ially: “Keeping him in office will not make a Democrat of a Republican. If this is the President’s scheme, he may as well abandon it.” The man who scoffs at the idea of there being such a thing as a sea-ser pent, who is too smart to be taken in by any such humbug, is the first man to be roped in l<v the bunco steerer. The design for the new two-cent 'postage stamp which is to be put into -circulation in .lanuary next has been •'selected. It will be one of the hand- soinost specimens yet issued by the de partment. The design represents an embossed head of George Washington in profile upon a blue tinted back ground. Orange Blossoms and Bridal Wreathes. The atmosphere around McCormick is now fragrautjwith the scent of or ange blossoms, and our faithful minis ters have all they can do tieing nuptial knots. Verily, the waters are now troubled, and our young poople and some old ones are stipping in and be ing cured of palpitations Sand other heart affections. Cupid is letting his little arrows fly in all directions. Men and maidens are being hit in vital parts, and before the New Year’s day many couples will be joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. May their barks on the voyage of life be wafted by gentle *breezes and the sweetest zephyrs, and at last, by fairy mariners landed in the harbor of heaven. Mar ried life can be made a heaven on earth. Tk«*Traili. The following, from the pen of the late Hou. David Davis, ex-Vice Presi dent of the United States, contains as much solid truth as was ever condensed into so small a space Read it and remember it: “Each year every local paper gives from $100 to $5,000 in free lines for the benefit of the community in which it is located. No other agency will do this. The local editor, means, does more the town than any ether ten men, in all fairness,plUrmau, lie ft to tte ^upported, not because happen to like him or admire his writings, but because a local paper is the best investment a community can make. It may not be brilliant or crowded with great thoughts, but financially is more of a benefit to a community th in a preacher or a teacher. Understand me now; I do not mean morally or intellectually, but financially. And yet, on moral ques tions, you will find the majority of the local papers on the right side. To-day the editors of local papers do the most work for the least pay of any men ou earth. Subscribe for your local “paper, not as a charity but as an investment. Our Artesian Well. Just at the upper end of our embryo city may be seen a huge frame that much resembles a Confederate look out, minus the man on the top and spy glass. At nearly all hours of the day may be heard the regular throb of an engine that sounds somewhat like a rice mill in the vicinity of Charleston or Savannah. This gigantic frame work of wood, sixty feet high, and the monotonous moving of the enging are boring into the great veins of the earth in search of a stream of water of suffi cient power to raise to the top and force the water into the immense tanks already constructed. j,The present sup ply of water is not sufficient for the numerous huge engines that pull long trains of cars by almost eyery hour of the day. This great work is under the management and supervision of Mr. Harrington. It is earnestly desired that the undertaking may be entirely successful. It will be a great con venience to the railroad company, but .a greater advantage to the town. When the trains stop for water they also get wood, and it now takes ten cords a day to supply them. Our town 4?an be supplied with water by running pipes to the weE; but according to ^scientific theories water will be hard to -get here. Artesian-y ater can be found much easier or nearer the surface of the earth in Southwest Georgia and on our sea coast, for the reason that there is over one thousand feet of earth gone or disappeared in these places, and with it many strattas of hard jrock such as granite and flint. The Atlanta artesian well seems to'prove this theory correct. Now we will pa tiently wait to see what ours will do for science. WASHINUTON LETTER. From our Regular Correspondent. Washington, Dec. 11. Since I last wrote you Congress met, and amid its usual cordial greetings and floral tributes, read the President’s message and went to work. On open ing day, large crowds of people, not deterred by unpropitious weather, tilled the galleries and looked down with interest and amusement upon the scenes enacted ou the floor. Tu the House, for an hour before the gavel fell, groups of members crowded the cloak rooms, blockaded the aisles, chatted, laughed, exchanged congrat ulations on success in the recent e ec- tions, or condolences upon defeat. Victors twited the vanquished, and defeated members jokingly commiser ated with victors upon their failure to throw off the burdens of public life. Tbe Senate, which is never given to demonstration under any circum stances, met quietly and shook hands as-if it had only separated yesterday, instead of four months ago. But these scenes and happenings are now thiugs of the past, and I will not dwell upon them. As to the President’s message which senators and members refrained from commenting upon until after they had read it themselves, there are various opinions. The Republicans ate dis posed to criticise its length, and some of them accuse Mr. Cleveland of hav ing sacrificed conciseness to a desire to please conflicting elements of his party. Their criticism is not more severe, however, than opposing politi cal sentiment is usuallly regarded as calling for. The Democrats are disposed to praise the document with exception of that part relating to silver, which cre ates some diversity of comment. The tariff leformers contend that the Pres ident ha£ committed himself to reform, while some of the protectionists regard his views as conservative enough to suit them. When Chairman Randall was asked how he liked the message, he replied that he was very well pleased with it. “What do you think of the tariff section of it?” “Oh, I am very well pleased with tbe message,” the leader of the protectionist Demo crats repeated. “That is the only opinion I have to give.” Members of Congress always think at the beginning of a new session that they are going to do a great deal of work. Each man hopes to get some action on his pet project. Those who want to reform the tariff are particu larly eager and energetic. The stroug position taken by the President on the subject has given them new courage. The members have come back free and ready to work »\ ith no fear of a cam paign before them, and there is every reason why much should be accom plished. A great deal of the long ses sion is always taken up by committee work; now this work is done and everything ready for legislation. It is thought by members of the House Judiciary Committee that the Edmund’s polygamy bill will be passed this winter in a modified form, ’he Edmund’s bill would confiscate the Church’s property as well as dis establish the Church, but the bill, as modified by the House Committee, will respect the rights of property, while it will disestablish the Mormon Church and pluck polygamy out by the roots. It appears that Capt. Eads and his associates have concluded to give up -tiw* ptet* ftw «.U, mulL will undertake to bgild their ship railway across the isthmus with their own money and in their own way. Thus their company will be independent, and can look everybody squarely in the face whether the enterprise suc ceeds or fails. The many annoyances incidental to government supervision of the work will be avoided,-and all the money un le will go into the pock ets of the stockholders. The Senate has shown great gal lantry by paying its attention first to ladies. The House settled down to business with the subject of the electo- torial count, but the Senate, lead by Senator Blair of New Hampshire, who advocates temperance, national educa tion and female suffrage, took up the proposed amendment to the Constitu tion extending that boon to women.* It was a singular fact that while Mr. Blair was eloquently pleading then- cause, not more than a score of ladies were in the gallery to smile down gratitude upon his effort. The Senator proposes to ask a vote on the question at an early day, and whatever may be the result, women who want to vote cannot complain of neglect; for this speech in behalf of their necessities was made on the third day of the session. For dyspepsia and liver complaint, >u have a printed guarantee on every ittle of Shiloh’s Vitalize!'. It never ils to cure. For sale by P. B. ilhoun; also at Mt.Caruiel by Calhoun Link. In cases of fever and ague the blood is as effectually, though not so danger ously poisoned by the effluvia of the atmosphere as it could be by the dead liest poison. Dr. J. H. McLe in’s Chills and Fever Cure will eradicate this poison from the system. 50 cents a i sale by bottle. For sale by all dealers. What to Teach Our Daughters. At a social gathering some one pro posed this question: “What shall I teach my daughter?” The following replies were handed in: Teach her that 100 cents make a dollar. Teach her to arrange the parlor and the library. Teach her to say “No,” and mean it, or “Yes,” and stick to it. Teach her how to wear a’ calico dress, and to wear it like a queen. Teach her how to sew ou buttons, darn stockings and mend gloves. Teach her to dress for health and comfort as well as for appearance. Teach her to cultivate flowers and to keep the kitchen garden. Teach her to make the neatest room in the house. Teach her to have nothing to do with internpemte or dissolute young men. Teach her that tight lacing is un comely as well as injurious to health. ’ Teach her to regard the morals and money, m selecting NOTICE. The Little Worker’s Society of the Baptist church will give an entertain ment, under the management of Mrs. Tiitt and Mrs. Mims, in the McCor mick Academy, on next Monday, the 20tli inst., commencing at 7 o’clock p. m. The public a,e cordially in vited. Admission to entertainment and supper only 50 cents. Are you made miserable by indiges tion, constipation, dizziness, loss of appetite, yellow skin? Shiloh’s Vitalizer is a positive cure. For sale by P. B. Calhoun; also at Mt. Carmel by Calhoun & Link. When you are constipated, with loss of appetite, headache, take ono of Dr. J. H. McLean’s Little Liver and Kid ney Pillets. They are pleasant to take arid will cure you. 25 cents a vial. For sale by all dealers. habits, and not her associates. Teach her to observe the old rule: “A place for everything, and every thing in its place.” Teach her that music, drawing and painting are real accomplishments in the home, and are not to be neglected if there be time and money for their use. Teach her the important truism: “That the more she lives within her income the more she will save, and the further she will get away from the poorliouse.” Teach her that a good, steady, church-going mechanic, farmer, clerk or teacher without a cent is worth more than forty loafers or non-pro ducers in broadcloth. Teach her to embrace every oppor tunity for reading, and to select such books as will give her the most useful and practical information in order to make the best progress in earlier as well as later home and school life.— Charleston Dispatch. Don’t forget to call at James Cothran’s, Jr., for any thing in the cooking line. Cooking Stoves, Ranges and Heating Stoves for churches and schools. Also odd pieces and cooking utensils. South Carolina Railway Company. Commencing Sunday, October 3d, 18S0, at 4.00 a. m., trains will run as follows, by Eastern time, w hich is one hour faster than Central time : To and From Charleston—East, Daily. Dep. Augusta 6 10 am 4 40 pm 9 55 pm DueCharlest’nil 10 am 9 30 pm 5 41 am Depart West—Daily. Charleston 6 35 am 5 10 pm 4 00 am Due Augustall 35 am 10 25 pm 8 30 am To and From Columbia—Daily. Depart Augusta Due Columbia 4 40 p m 6 10 a m 10 00 p m 10 35 a m West—Daily. Depart Columbia 6 30 a m 5 27 p m Due Augusta 11 35 a m 10 25 p m To and From Camden—East, Daily except Sundays. Depart Augusta 6 10 a m Due Camden 12 37 p m West—Daily except Sundays. Depart Camden 3 15 p m Due Augusta 10 25 p ra Connections. Connections made at Augusta with Georgia Railroad to and from all points West and South, by all trains. Through sleepers between Atlanta and Charles ton on train leaving Augusta at 10 35 p. m. and arriving at 7 30 a. m. Connections also made by these Trains with Augusta and Knoxville Railroad to and from all points on that road and beyond. Connections made at Blackville with Barnwell Railroad to and from Barn well. On Tuesdays and Saturdays connec tion is made at Charleston with Steam ers for New York, and with steamers for Feinandina, Jacksonville, Palatka and intermediate landings on the St. Johns River. Diagrams of Steamers kept at offico of W. M. Timberlake, Agent New York and Charleston Steamship Company, south side'Revnolds, second door below Jackson street, Augusta. Ga. For tickets apply to W. A. Gibbes, Agent, at UnionLJbepot,,Ticket Office. " *■ wrrrmneri General Manager, Charleston' D. C. 'ALLEN, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Dress Making. UVUjc’s. ZEPi-trbs Is prepared to do all kinds of Dress- Making after the latest styles. She has several years’ experience and dis plays great taste, ami her prices are very reasonable—within the reach of all. She desires the ladies to call and give her a trial. She has the latest books and all of the leading styles, and guarantees a perfect fit. nov4 The Gafe De Belmont, 627 and 629 Broad Street, Augusta, Ca. On the European Plan. For Ladies and Gentlemen. Home-like and attractive, just in the midst of the great trade centre of the city. We also have lodging in connection with the Bar and Restaurant. You are expected to stop with us w’hile in the city. Terms Moderate. MOSS & JOHNSTON, Proprietors. J. H. SPEARS, Cotton Factor and Commission MSECHANT, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Warehouse and Sales Room, 101 McIntosh Street, Cor. Reynolds. Will continue the business in its va rious branches. Advances of Bagging and Ties and Family Supplies at lowest market prices. Liberal cash advances made on Cotton and other Produce in store. Consignments of all Field and Fai m Produce solicited. Personal at tention given to selliug, weighing, sam pling and storing all consignments. Crops not advanced on. 63F** Commission 50 Cents Per Bale; Storage 25 Cents Per Month. 7oct3m F. L. FULLER. M. B. HATCHER. R. S UMM ERA LL. fuller, ::::::::: u„ Successors to Young, Hack & Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, 901 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. NEW STORE! i STILL AT THE 0ED STAND! FURNITURE STORE! 647, 649 <fc 651 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. I have the handsomest stock of FURNITURE in this market. All the NEW STYLES and from the BEST MAKERS. You run no risk in buying, as every article is represented fairly, and I guarantee a better quality of work for the price than you can find anyw^eie. My packing is most carefully done, and I Can Easily Better any Prices You see Advertised. Call and examine and jhdge for yourself. JUST in REACH! What ? Why our Splendid New Bargains and JjxclusiYe Styles for the 1886. Fall and Winter. 1887. REPRESENTING THE MOST COMPLETE LINES OF Millinery, Notions, Fancy Goods, House-Keeping Goods, Underwear, Hosiery, NECKWEAR and CLOAKS ever offered or shown under one roof in the Southern States. WICKER & CO’S Home of Fashion and Temple of Economy Is the pride and pet of the ladies of Augnsta. Because we have l*eat down the battlements of high prices and leveled the field of competition here at home, its way "to Augusta. 1 why starnIU not reach ojut after thp splendid trade that firids Ladies,, are you satisfied to put up with an old shapeless Hat or Bonnet that belongs to the dead past, when WICKER & CO. can sell 72 a pretty, bright, new style at half the price ? tis well ou a James Cothran, Jr., WILL ENDEAVOR TO KEEP ON HAND A FULL LINE OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, At prices as LOW as the market will afford. Also as HIGH prices paid for COUNTRY PRODUCE _A_s "blhL© nvEarrrltee-fc -will Allow. Messrs. LOUIS CHAMBERLAIN and JOHN ROBINSON will alwavs be pleased to receive and wait on their friends at the old stand—the post office. “The Gash Store” in the Lead! But no one is surprised after a visit to it, being now full of NEW GOODS and prices that everybody is pleased with. BACON, FLOUR, SEED WHEAT, OATS AND BARLEY. Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Hats, Cassimeres, Jeans, Silks, Velvets, Satins, Black Cashmere, Dress Goods, Gloves, Laces, Ribbons, Ac. Gents’, Ladies’ <fc Ghildren’s Fine Shoes a Specialty.. Salesmen r M. L. B. STURKEY, P. L. STURKEY, HENNIE STUART. P. L. Sturkey is also Cotton Buyer. THE CASH STORE, McCORMICK, S. C. New Goods! New Goods l GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, TIN, CROCKERY AND HARDWARE. CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES A SPECIALTY. My stock is new, elegant and carefully selected, and embraces Dress Goods- Prints, Notions, Ready-made Shirts—in fact everything kept in a stock of General Merchandise. To please is my aim and to give satisfaction my mination. -,-%t j. w. p A careful lady will see that worth her while to look into this matter, for we can show you goods in almost every distinct line in which you buy that is calculated to elicit sur prise and admiration from you. They are here waiting for you, the best that money, care and experience can produce, and we think it is not asking too much when you come or send to this market to give us a fair and impartial trial. .Remember that we keep Hosiery, Kid Gloves, Notions, Zephyrs. Sheet ings, Shirtings, Cloaks, Jersey Jackets, Underwear of all kinds, including Vests, Gowns, Chemises, Skirts, and a great variety of Shawls, Balmoral Skirts, Corsets. Flannels of all styles, with beautiful lines of goods for fancy work, such as Plush, Satins, Felts, Cricket Flannels, Scrim, Persian Tapestry, Curtains, and all kinds of materials for fanev work. We carry the largest line of MILLINERY GOODS in the city, showing everything new in Feathers, Birds, Ornaments, Tips, Plumes and Beads. We do not propose, as some do, to give our goods away, but we do propose to sell them at prices that will induce the ladies to come and take them away. Fer your sake and our sake, come and let us save money for you. Wicker & Co., Augusta, Ga. w ,„ T r n , . ny nil I H I \Samp!« fr.e toihos. b^cuumiz sgsni.. ifM<1 I t J il HULI1 | IINo rf.lt, quick «al«». Territory r>T«n. anoldflrra. Roftrcnwn -B Jli!i^2.C3PSatiifaetlon guarautcKl. Adnraai —* DR. SCOTT* 342 Broadway, NEW YORK* Active and intelligent, to - represent in her own locality *•* *«• Inference* required. Permanont position bad good salary. GAY & BIlOS., 13 Barela* SC..X. Y. w PLUCK, ENERGY & PERSEYERENCE The Only True Way to Success! 1 AGAIN call the attention of the public that l have received a ne plete line of dry goodss and holiday goods, and by the discounting y the Almighty Dollar I can afford to sell them 15 per cent, cheaper than tb were ever sold in McCormick before. Hear again the talismanic Dynamite,, the Mighty Bullion, shaking the dry goods market from center to circumferene*- and hurling the dimanution of prices to the verge of destruction. ]0 Doz. Ladies Hose at 2Ac per pair, worth 10c. 1,000 Yards Worsted from 3c to 40c. * 1,500 Yards Augusta Heavy Shirting, 4, 5 and 6c, 2 per cent. eft. 2,000 Ya’ds Plaids, Fast colors, at 6£e, 2 per cent. off. 1,000 Yards Jeans from 84c to 50c. 25 Sets unhandled teas at 15c, worth 30c. Buggies and Furniture at the lowest figures. There are prices before which competitors tremble and competition dwindles into oblivion when such facts and figures are brought to light by the il!is*:t*Vle ambition of J. B. HARMON. Polite and courteous attention shown to ever} visitor, whether purchaser or not. Call and examine my stock. Very Respectfully, J. B. HARMON, dec!7-t£ McCormick, S. C. NO. 831 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Lose no Time in Securing the Bargains Now Being Offered at vvaGoHJ 1 cS > “GOODYEARS # W. II. Howard. C. H. Howard. S. P. Weisiger. W.H.E0WA1D&SQNS, COTTON Commission Merchants No. 20 Seventh (McIntosh) Street, Augusta, Georgia. Consignments of Cotton and other Produce solicited. Orders for BAGGING and TIES filled at lowest market prices. 23se3m “Hackmetack” a lasting and fragrant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale bv P. B. Calhoun; also at Mt. Carmel by Calhoun & Link. Z. T„ STI1TE, DEALER IN Second Hand Books, Sta tionery, Etc., AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 106 Centre Street, Augusta, Georgia. Old Books bought, sold and ex changed. School Books a specialty. OF BEST PATTERNS. MAKTELS, GRATES AND TINWARE IN STOCK. 5 Car Loads COOKING and HEATING STOVES. 500 GRATES, plain and enameled. 2 Can Loads FIRE BRICK. 250 Boxes “Charcoal” TIN ROOFING and BRIGHT PLATE. 100 Buddies SHEET IRON. 1 Casks SHEET ZINC. GALVANIZED IRON, SOLDER, Etc., Etc. TINWARE, stamped and pieced, in great variety, very low prices, at wholesale. Buy the Excelsior Gook Stove. This Stove has been sold by us for years, giving satisfaction. Send for Circulars and Prices* 23sep6m* W- I. J. M. DORN, r- THE LEADER OF LOW PRICES. Why? Because He is the only Merchant in WlcCormick who Buys in New York, THE BEST MARKET IS THE UNITED STATES- I am now in my NE5V STORE at the old stand, and will take greater pleas ure than evei; in showing my goods. New goods coming in daily, for which lowest prices can be given. Thanking all for past patronage and Imping continuance ot the same, 1 am respectful#,J j ^ IJOIRIDT- nov!3-tf Goodyear’s Carriage Repository, Where you can always find a full line of medium and cheaper grades of OPEN AND TOP BUGGIES, at LOWER PRICES than at any other house this side of Cincinnati. This work is all made to order, are lighter running and better finished than the class of work generally sold as standard vehicles. But we have just received a full line of fine FAMILY CARRIAGES, PHOTONS AND CABRIOLETS. Also, another shipment of those fine (-PEN AND TOP BUGGIES, made upon special orders, by the best manufacturers North and East. Nothing bein« r used in the construction of these vehicles but the best materials, and in Quality, Style and Finish are unequalled by any otheis now in the market. In stock a full line of S^IDIDXjIEJS and ISTSS, ALL GRADES, which we will offer at LOWER PRICES than have ever before been known in the history of the business. Milburn, Studebaker and Standard Plantation Wagons, all sizes. Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather, Calf Skins, Shoe Findings, Carriage and Wagon Materials, Ha: ness Leather, 1- It Lacing of superior quality, Rubber and Leather Belting. Also a full liue tu. Hardware, Guns, Shells, Powder, Shot, Table and Pocket Cutlery. Plow Points for a makes. Nails, Axes, Hoes, Picks and Mattocks, Pitch Forks. Shovels. Spades Steelvards and Scale Beams, Grind Stones, Rakes, Paddocks, Carpi liter Tools Files! Hinges, Window Sash, Doors and Blinds, Farm and Church Bells, which we arc offering at LOW ESI CASH PL.IL IS AT TI1E OLD STAND, 1 1 n r\ Opposite Georgia Railroad Bank, j_ VJtOO( fc.| j Wild CV v0»^ 704 Broad Street. Vonfnw 70*1 T'.lli-i Street. Auerusta. Ga. Successors to R. H. A ay & Co.