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J HE LhDGHK. : irU?v S ' artr? ] KHITOK > I) M AN AOKR WKI>NKSIUY, FF.KKFAKY 7, 1000. The Legislature. CohnnliiA, K.'l. ^ ? The twol r houses met in joint assembly' to eleet various trustees of tho Stat*' institutions and the whole ' <1h\ was spent in doinp it. For ' the unexpired term of T .1 Cun- ' nim ham a* director of the penitentiary Dr. M () Rowland, of Spartanbnrp, was elected, reeeiv- ' inu 1 <?1 votes to 43 for R A Rapsdah\ of Chester. For the two 1 year term on the dame board Senator Love, of Chester, and W D Matin, of .\ni?? ville, were elected. The vote was: Love 112, Mann DT, Jeremiah Smith 40, Fairv, of Oranpehnrp, 24, Feniifoy, of Saluda, 33 I he following were elected tru-tecH of the South Cnrolina collepe, each reeeivinp 140 votes; Julian Mitchell, Sr., of Charleston: John T Sloan and I L With ers, of Columbia; J Q Davis, of Oranpehnrp; Robert McFarlan, of Da/linpton; W T C Rates, Oranpehnrp and C F Spencer, of ,1 < ?r U. I lie following were elected as trustees of W inthrop: Senator Tillman, 131;Wi|e\ Jones,120; C A WomL, of Marion, 10,s; W .1 Ruddy, of Roek Hill, 108; A M ] ijc. oi t nar'cston, l A ! Crawford, '?f Knelt Hill, 93.1 Others voted f?u* were Messr*. | 1 t !' n I It*r, of Lauren*, and Klder, of \ Voi k, who received f>9 and 39 votes respectively . Columbia, Feb 3?The only i hill of general importance passed ! in the senate today was one by . Senator Ragsddo to prevent the] adulteration cotton seed meal as a feed stutl. It proposes to have the meal analyzed and tagged just as fertilizers are now by the chemist at Clemson. A tax of 10 cents' per ton is imposed. Ii th houses took up uncon test. <1 second reading bill*, with the result that m*nv nf tlu.m ??? ?! :i Ivaneeo to a reading. B >th houses adjourned until \'J , o'clock Monday. 1 j Public speaker* and newspaper? in t" rtain sections of the United 1 States make a great to-do these 1 <!av* about their sympathy with 1 the Boors in South Africa in their 1 contest with the British, and with, ti;/? negroes in North Carolina, 1 n > uro about to be disfranchised 1 o:t account of ignorance, and their white herders. These instances ' famish an excellent example of ^ the rarity of the jewel? consisten j 1 <y. The Boers are fighting, in ?ho main, for tho privilege of dis- 1 franchising educated whits men, ( preventing them from bearin" I n arms, unci at tho same time heavi- ' ly taxing thern? in this they have j ' a lot of sympathy from a certain ' class; the North Carolina Demo- . ' erats are vigorously attacked l?y r this same outfit because they see I tit, for the safety of their State, ' to prevent tho ignorant from ' voting, without abridging their other privileges, and collecting | r little or notax from them. Draw H the parallel.?Charlotte Observer. * _ f HKPimii-MiTiii' ^ ^URUKONS " U All doctors told Rerick IlamiN 1 toil, of Went Jefferson, O., after r suffering 18 months from Rectal c Fistula, he would die unless a v costly ope rati' n was performed, j hut he cured himself with five boxes of Rucklen's Arnica Salve; s the surest Pile cure on Earth, and the heat Salve in tha World. 2.r> | cents a box. Sold by Crawford r ikos* Druggiata. ? PEACEFUL IN KENTUCKY. ?rospect of a Speedy Settli ment of the Trouble. LAW WILL PREVAIL. Arbitration Board Sitting at Both Sides Think Satisfactory Result Will be Readied. Louisville, Feb 5 ? After a mo iUsioesslike Sabbath, which sa nrought nearly to eompletn >lans which had been maturir For a week to establish a Sta government ut this place, tl lemoerals Ihis in rning found ; their ai rangoments ups?t by summons from Frankfort, tl nature ??f which indicated th much of he belligerency of t pas week Ims disappeared ai that pea< e is much nearer than has been at anv time since (Jo (Jnebel w as shot This notification from Fran fort came directly from Senat elect B'ackburn, who was left charge of the democratic intere> ut the capitol when (Jov Beckha and his advisers came to Louisvi Sunday morning. It convey* the information that (Jov. Tayh had weakened in his purpose convene the legislature at Londo Ky., and the general assemb would be permitted to bold sessions in the State capitol u molested. The new* from Frankfort w very gratifying to the democrat leaders. Frankfort, Ivy ?(Jov. Tayl said today: "My position is n changed. I will do my duty asee it. I am backed by the co Rtitution. I understand a boa of arbitration may be formed I both aides to arrange a sett I erne of the case. While I did n originate the plan of this conft ence, I sanction an\thing to bri order out of chaos and effeel just <cttlenient.^ "Mniiv members of the leo lature wore in Cincinnati a wanted to cumo to attend M Goehel's funeral, but were fr: they would be arrested and tuk to London. I immediately wir that I would do all in my pow to prevent any arrest on this < casion. The Legislature now sessitm will not be dictated to me. We will manage cur oi atlVirs, and I am open to n negotiation for a peaceful sett ment. I hear a movement is foot in Louisville to j-end a re: ment here to take charge of thin*. If tins is doiio wc will moot for with force. Understand, I i icting under the constitution. John A llondrick, attorney i ho democrat*, said this mornin "The controversy will he sf led peacefully in twelve houi rhe courts will he ooeyed, t 11 iIitin will he pone. A form (inference of democrats and r inhlicans is now in session jouisviile. Blackhurn and Bee 1am represont the democrat Virlaiph and Marshall the repu leans. ('ndcratand, the latter < lot represent Taylor, hut the r mhlienn party. Taylor is said mve cut loose from his par eaders and to he poinp it alone. Five democratic representativ ind five senators held a legislat ' esvion at noon today and adjouri d to meet suoject to the spenl 11 1 1 - i s uuii. ivrprrseniaiiTe Uhar on whs elected speaker pro tor sonator Karris acted president tic? senate. Chief Justice llazl igg wired tho judges of the cou if appeals to meet him at Loui ille. Judge Burnam is now iouisvilie and the others ha1 tarted for that city. Wanted-An Idea sX?S >m?art tout IiIwi: th?r mmy brUc /m wmI frl?m JORH WfUDUUmiDI * IK>., Purpt Alt ?j?, v, umiiftou, d. c.. ?o? um*r tmu? lat |( '* * ?e ?*/ ? .her- ? PEACH SECURED. ? An Agreement Arrived at by the Conference at Louisville? The Democrats Como Out 'Tw Winners At All Points. Wb Louisville, Feb 6 ?Shortly < (ij after midnight, tho Republican and Democratic conferences in 80s- \vt sion at the Gait House came to hu agreement, and a document was drawn up for signature. It is said the agreement is decidedly riu )n favorable to the Democrats, Gov 1 \yj, |ir Taylor is to withdraw the troops v from State buildings, at Frank- ' p? lie fort, and send them home. The Vo tU order convening tho Legislature ^M| }l at London, Ky, is to bo revoked, j i,_ and tho regular sessions of the A" I Wl . General Assembly are to be re- | I sumcd at tho Stale capital without j? )(j molestation. / it It is believed the understand- Of , ing arrived at to night will result ^"n . . Wi in an amicable settlement of the ( (dispute between tho two parties .. in this Stato and do away with or * On the dual governments now as- , in] 1(t sorting themselves. I < ~ i ^ lle OUMUOINXKWS Ca ml I Comes from l>r. I) B Carpilo, ; ,l" of Washita, I T. lie writes:, to "Four hottles of Klectrio Hitters' n, has cured M rs. Brewer of scrofula, toi I which had caused her preat sutler * ^nl inp for years Terrible sores l*^, would break out on her head and 014 n~ face, and the best doctors could cet pivo no help; but her cure is comas plete and her health is excellent wr This shows what thousands have proved,?that Kleetrie Hitters is ^ the best blood pu' itier known. It's 0 01 the supreme remedy for eczema, l)n ot tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils ne i I and runninp sores. It stimulates foi n. liver, kidneys and bowels, expels gU, posions, helps dipestion bui ds up the strenpth. Only 50 cents. Sold by Crawford Bros1 Druppist, ,n^ (iuaranteed. vo SQHHElS8BHHBBRBEE2253S'XSEBEtEi - GAN IV nd 5 W" For II ed -er j join j : Cheapest on j ri\? Shoddy or re w .m torn prices. f < be more 11 at trade where tliej ; - - We 0111 i That means WE aro k- the only people in posi;s, tion to handle the CASH I trade. Time merchants . put up prices at this sea- ju> son for credit trade. Wo in ft? A. I ! - r i I>iil ii,?w fi prices joreasn to trade. We <lo not Imve ty to charge honest people ?> twopricea to pay losses on had dehts. The trade C8 . knows and apprecciatea |llt k ? this fact and we are get- th? n* ting the cash business. cj,, k* ? - Shoe Bax - Th, The fact that we sell mc in Our Guaranteed Lino of Ladi< re For Bargain - j i t ' 11 /i 1 <*] GAR [ Kor I he Ledger. J THE OLD BRIO -\DK I j T K MAO 11,1, ras on OoM Harbor's bloody field ? ynnkee busts were forced to yield | len ?(u let's men with blade of ete> I h I rued rank and Hie j j di 'twas a dirk an ' bloodv dav 1 ten Butler's men oh rged >n the fray il with tho'r ?ab es lead the way 0 victor* 's slioiit never ve' a troop could stand s shock >f ihjs ay gallant hand 10 filled the f.?? o*i either hand ^itli ilea1 hly l?h?w fhey were of a a'lftnt rae*?, tone or whom e'er new disgrace 1 danirers post is s'ill 'heir place n Rip ' r's storm honor to the o'd brigade, 10 wore the spear with dishing blade battles storm in bloody raid Old vict >ry win this If intl'ln who lios?* s ea? , it oi>o "f whom know even four, !i?i tir-' i" olun'^f :??m| Ims* in r**Hr )ll eve v 'to1.1 C<?i| . I f s-'r? tij" ?' < It iusilo ce more (til Hlt'o li"'tl Mrr voil I wo'/.o mv oM. t ow ru? i \z Mmto \ ixl clnnirc o\v ntil Bill W ill Pass in Thirty Pays. Now V ork, Feb 2?A WnithinjT. i corresptindent quotes Senar Morgan, of Alabama, chairin of the committee on internum' can Is. as saving: "There is no ?c?fI ?e?ison why t should not have the Nicaraan canal hill through iioth honors congress and secure the apnral of the prosidet t within the xt thirty days I am looking an opening in the senate and ili call up the canal bill at the ry first practical moment, and I II press it until wo can secure a to." son (a w.n KMHVinmi mS B a i . T H P 1 B H a U J D Store is inferior goods, ik triiiii! fi get the bot bar Sell Stri -'I *WO -I ? 11 ?I3? ,V 1 111 I Beautiful colorings in the new 0 halt, to rents. AI so another c new desirable styles, 7$ cts, wor -GREAT MILLI Those who hare not yet bougl k. We are running ntF the ha I a in half price; You should avail ise a nice hat. 1J> yj * ? k \ 'k r f' gains ! ! b Very Best tlie ire Shoes than all of Lancaiit ;s', Misses and Children's fine K s in every lin< rsoN CA LAURENS CORONER BUSY. M us Crushed, Woman Shot, Ha by in a Well. |i I Dor. Greenville News. Laurens, Feb 3?The coroner is in demand. lie returned from Jack's Township this morning, alter holding an unjuest over the bodv of a negro woman, Fannie Williams, shot with a shot gun by Muse Williams, her husband. It is claimed to have heot accidental, but this is contested. Mos? is in jail. The coroner goes today to investigate the death of Pinckney Shocklev, killed at Barksdnle's last night by ? freight train. And this morning, in cleaning up an old well in thin city, the dead body of an infant negro was found This must be investigated. MORE MULES, BETTER MULE1, I LARGER MULES, ! FATTER MULES. j 1 <>t 11?k | nsti??l My ? ;? !' ?? 11 r -MaMlea f< ?|?i i>t'N >n (i him- ilit* 11 i ? 1 ity and oiii |i ict'-?We iip' ill tic Iniaii ohm In hu'TChI, iimI "the ?h\ to muo< (I ! i - icecfil " and 111xi i? what w arc (I inwr. < ?u Mr Kiih-ti in now in ill* Wentc n mark t- >ui i will ifitirn Ms Ihe Ji'Jm1 i a- li t* a lot of ML" K"? and H'lKSKs >-s Ii .a ever li(e noon ill 1. 'iii aeti'r We I'U them imell Hit ill, and li soi waot n good male m Moras n' s> n* a < 11 , and if ?v d?? not anil y? ii ?* w'l Melicve yon am ioi in In mai We vnnr?htee what wo c i ai d wii1 do ovory?lii'in ivuronnMIe to anil al< who mi\ from m. wo nie hide d *1 ii < k f 11' for I lie patron ire out < nil l*v ( ? of t||e people I n eiolei and j i iI,h? conn in a ti My a i ( integrity and f ir if . i iv ? ii >pe 'o nil ril a oiniiinnance of I ho m mi* 2 1 ' TT & < ?- ?WF li'l. Sh sto : ir a i i i s "OLlvS l Sou ti l C but reliable mci (irk lii Is! gains, and we a ctly For C UiiitiN .1 u?t Come.20 cent Poplin Plaids, our price is :aise of tliosesplendid twilled flcecet* tU double. INERY SALE. u meir w inter irullery are in preat nee of our stock at a little better yourself of Hitch a chance to purI Shoes Tha : ?f/arket Afford er combined would indicate that id Shoes cannot l>e equaled for go Come to SH STO] T.W.SE CREST. SURVEYOR, CH? EOLa. k. r, la fully Mjuip e<l, and quaMfled, and1 solici'M miu' aurvcyiRwr ita?l Or <all a1 DuflVa Mnrkit it r a. Hoaai - ?*:?k or aome Rood Sawaiuiesor h Hiat elaaa Fry ?>r Slew of Norfolk 0>? ?>ih ami l?? convinced that ii's aonm i ing n?> ?l you will net from ilieMarket on in* orner of Ma u aiufi 1 >unl?i> atr- i*iH.THE RESTAURANT you wii hud <-urpiied witli th?? H?a Nor <k 0.\ ra every Wednea? day ai d FrMa\ Reaped fully* A. F. DUFFT. CHESTER MACHINE hm LUMBER COMPANY. *k CHESTER, S. C. o TI if ? lie-let M-chine ''o. ami B. !Lf.. -prut A . huv* coiiHollilateil thfc? two p >?i t-, hi*<1 now reii'iy to furnifthi aii>tlii> tr' > iltp MHi'liiiD-anil Lunilier wit'* a wi-ll equipped K.undrv hml Machine *>liop, ami Door, Hash* ami B inil Kae'or> ur facilities are1111-quailed in 111i- pari of tliu State, REAPER- OWKFiS. HIRE-HEM^ (iINS. ENGINE- - A V \iILL3. II A Y A N 1) CO i ON PRESSES* H A RRO a s i INGS. K 1 0. ALSO SECOND HAND MACHINERY. Hafr* Milia complete for Dwellings. Sl->ra Boom*, etc. fend us list of jour u'moim, ami we will ai)MW> r l>y return m til Re-paeffullv, Chester Machine & LUMBER COMPANY. v TTiHffiST.Sr aJBWBBBBL RE! ; W E are larolimi chandise at b?tNotliin^; could ural' People ire giving them. lacVi _ w ? Long Faced Merchants. Are claiming higher prices*, (roods they say have gone up. Wo are getting them cheaper than ever. The ready cash always win*, and wo are in the lead with some soft ?nnps for early trade. X Wear! Is. " we are Headquarter*. ,j?-| od scrriro and low price*. mjgr% 3C tr. RE* ]>o . i... . it.:v.,:. : .., i.J3&f