Keowee courier. (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, July 21, 1898, Image 2

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KEOWEE COURIER. PUBLISHED KVEItY T'IUR8DAY MORNING. -OY JAVNE8, MU IOU, 8MITH & STE?K. R. T. JAYNK8. j K,,M ..." I I). A. HMM H. J. W. ?UK! ??,} K"8, i J J. A. 9TKOK. SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER ANNUM. _ ADVERTISING. RATE8 REASONABLE. WALHALLA, S. Qt f 'I'UI'HMIt.tY, .H'I,V 'il, ISON. Dentil or Kev. J. Walter Dickson. Tho announcement of tho death of j Hov. J. Walter DicksonJuiu boon re?oive.! with profound sorrow throughout tho State. Ho was well known from the mountains to the seaboard, and had filled many positions of high trust in his oburob. Walhalla Circuit was tho Hist Served by him as an itinerant, preacher twenty-six years ago. Ills early ministry made a lasting impression, and many still romain who can testify to his power as a young preacher and ibo great prom ise ho then gave of future usefulness. !! is doubtful whether any preacher ever crowdod moroOtToctive work into twenty ilvo years than has ?lone Ibo preacher of whom we write. Wo knew him widl. and to know Walter Dickson was to love bim. Ho was a big man, endowed with a big mimi und a big heart. Life's triait! omi .ul, ho has entere?! upon his reward, ami his works ?lo follow him. On last ?Saturday at noon his body was laitl to rest at Smith's Chapel Methodist Church, near Townville, after Impressive funeral sorviees, coud noted by Kev. .lohn O. Willson and Kev. ll. 1?. llrowno assisted by four ?ither ministers, A strong und oloquont eulogy on the life and character of tho deceased was doli voled by Mr. Wilkson in thc presence of a largo concourso of sorrowing friends. Dentil ol' Hon. Win. Perry Murphy. Hon. Wm. Perry Murphy, of Charles ton, cliotl at Summerville, S. C., on Fri day, .luiy lGth, after a lingering illness, aged forty-six years. Col. Murphy was United States District Attorney of South Carolina ?luring President Cleveland's administration and at the time of his death was a candidato for Congress from tho First District. He was au able law yer, ami was a candidate f??r Attorney Conoral of the Slate on Hie Sheppard tiekot in 1802. Ho was cutoff in the prime of life, when his brilliant career was becoming commensurate with his State and coun try, lie was a self-made man in the true sonso of the word. Ile dui his own thinking ami was true to his convictions. Dr. Wm. II. Whiisett. the President of tho Haptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Ky., has tondorod his resigna lion, to take ?d?cct at the dos?- of Hie next session in May, ISPP. Ile ?bies this in the interest of peace because of tim eon tr o vor soy that has been waged over certain points of (dun (di history hohl hy him._ One of the principal uses of Dr. Piorco's Favorite Prescription is the preparation <>f prospective mothers for tito time t?f trial and danger that conies when a child is born. Tho "Preparation" is strength cuing and invigorating and lessens pain and dangor, .lt insures the perfect well being Rll(l the -perfect health of both motlier and child. Kvory woman should know these Hiing before she really needs to know Hmm. They are many Illings in Dr. Piorco's "Common Souse Medical Adviser" that every woman ?night to know. This celebrated work has reached a salo of tiso,ixii) copies al $1.50 each. Tho expenso of production having thus boon covorod, 500,000 copies nre now being given away. A copy will bo sent to any address on receipt ol* twenty-one (21) ono cents stamps lo cover cost of mailing only. Address, World's Dispen sary Mec'enl Association, I hi 0 alo, N. Y. Itlack Diamond Kailroad Again. On last. Monday Hie promoting commit tee for the lllack Diamond Kailroad deci ded to call a public, melding a! Townville, S. C., July .loth inst., af which meeting it is ex peel ed lo have speeches in the interest of thc road. Dr. W. K. Sharp. .1. W.(Shirley and N. < ?. Farmer, of Town ville, Capt.* Frank Parker and Albert Zimmerman, of West minster, have boon appointed a committee lo look after the arrangements. Mr. Tribble, who has beon looking after the interests of Ander son in this road, showed us a letter from President Kirkby, under date ol' .Inly lilli inst., in which he speaks very en couragingly of the outlook for the road and urges livery section lo get in linc and ready for Hie expert rcprcscnling Kngli.sh capitalists to inspect tb? line, ll all de ponds upon the (?Xpert. If thc road is built, there will be, as It now appears, 28 ! mi les of road i n Soul h ' 'ai ulina. The estimated cost ol' thc road will he at the rale, ol'>>:!(),(MID, which is about one-half tim cost of mileage of existing railroads now in the United Stales. The expend? ture of !j>:lO,000 per mile on a basis of 281 miles means the ex pendit ure ?d' over >7, - eon.ooo in this Slate, of which Anderson county would receive about spot 1,1 M in lo be ndticd l?> our taxable properly, to say nothing of the greater railroad facilities we would then have ; cheaper coal, cheaper freights, and devidopmeut ol' industrial enterprises, which are so much needed in our country. And yet, strange to say, WO hav?! some people opposed to t he road. All that is necessary on our part is lo have the linc surveyed, Hie road locale,! and rights of way obtained and expenses of the expert paid, and for these expenses if is proposed lo issuo preferred stock, and still our people hang back, afraid to take bold. If we Iel fhisoppor tunity slip, Iben we eau blame ourselves for our own folly. -Anderson People's Advocate, .1 lily ls. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are liny. Sugar-coated granules. They give to nature just tho lillie help she needs They are as gentle as they are oOicicnt, and will perfectly cure the worst cases of constipation. There is nothing in the world Uko thom, so Ibero can bo nothing "just as good." The druggist who tries lo sell you something also has his own interest in view and not yours. -*.?? Not ice to ti rangers. Tho Westminster Orange, 211, will meet ai. the Hall af Oak way on Thurs day, August Ith, at 0..5U A. M. sharp. Take, notice P. of H., and he prompt. Ther?) wiil be a picnic on that day. The public are invited to take a part in the picnic. Como ono, como all, with bas kets lilied with something good to eat. 'Dring your wife and daughters and lot ns all enjoy the llb together. The pro gramme is as follows: The Crange will open in tho Hall al 0.?10 A. M. in the fourth degree. Hold a scission for one hour. The Crange w ill thou adjourn and assemble at Hui grove fronting J. J. Haley's gin h'tiisc. Music, given by the Kxcolsior dring Hand. hi trod ne lory, by W. O Masler, J. li. Stone. Speech, delivered by Kev. .1. M Mc Guire. Music, then speech by Hon. K. K. Vcr ncr. Intermission for one hour ami Hirer minutes for refresh mon ts. Unassemble nt the stand. Music again and speech delivered bj Hon. John S. Vei ner. Music ami a speech by Hon. C. li. D. Burns. JOSKPII PI AKDI \, Sect (dury. ?* . ?~ Thousands Cel?brale With thankfulness their restoration j to health by tho use of Dood s Sarsapa rilla. Think of tho vast army who have berni cured by !!>?H medicine Men, women and children, who have suffered the consequences of impure blood, w ho have been the viel jins of scrofula sores, eruptions, dyspepsia, ncr vonsness, sleeplessness. They have triod other medicines and have failed to obtained relief. They tried Hood's Sarsaparilla and it did them good. They porPOVOrod in il? ns?! and il accomplished permanent. ?Mires. Do you wonder that they praise itt.nd recommend it to you? J. A. Cook ui Reply to J? A. Johns. KJHTOKS KKOWKV. COUIUKU: SO long n timo 1ms boon conHumod by Dr. J. A. Jobns In conjuring up u reply to my lust communication and so ovaslvo, dirty and till 11> is it whou it docB appoar, (bat 1 have almost lo?; sight cf tho point ;?t issue. lt strongly smacks of au at tempt on bis uart to cover up tho issuo with mud amt slings at strangers to this controv nsy. What is tue point at issuo ? J. A. Johns happened to bo possessed of IWO acres of land in Tugaloo Township upon which is located and operated a dooring and grist mill, a cotton gin, press and out lit, and a threshor and necessary ma chinery With which to operate it, and live houses, all of whlob bo returned for taxation at tho sum of (?8,8001 Tho Hoard of Equalization, lu tho dis cbargo of its sworn duty. Raw proper to raise tb > assessment of lids property to $'1,800. Localise of this action of tho Hoard n pmson under au assumed minto assailed the members of the Hoard through the columns of tboOconco Nows, calling thom "pups." "pugs," "boasts,' and many other hard and indecent names. H pun demand being made upon tho edi tor <>f the News for thc author, bo gavo .1. A. Johns. As tho weight of jndginont is always measured by I he character of tho judge, your cot respondent answered through your paper for the purpose of showing who it was that had sot himself up as censor and judge. I throw tho search light upon this self-constituted and in terested judge. That 1 did tho work well is manifested by tho conduct ot' tho Doctor in his subsequent writing, at tempting to detract attention from his own character by calling into question the character of others, strangers to this controversy. This ho cannot and shall not do. What is Hie point at issue ? ?The cha racter and record of him who so rashly and vilely criticises his hollers. In tho last deliverance of tho "Em Doe" he uses his vile ?ion to defamo ,I migo J. II. Hudson and why '.' ?Simply for thc reason t hat he, a member of Hui court that rendered a decision compelling him to render unto his niece that which was. according to every principio of justice, h or own. .lames Johns died in ISO.'l. Dr. J. A. Johns administered upon his estate and sold his personal effects upon a credit of twelve months, $1,805 thereof lo him self, took notes payable ingold, duo one year after date. These notes amounted to tho sum of $8,S82.2Q. After they be came due the Doctor sold them, includ ing his own. at public sale, and bid in his own for fifty cools, and gol control of all thc rest, except one small ono, for the sum of $50.07. After getting these notes in his hands he collected a largo part of thom ami did not wish to give his deceased brother'^ daughter any share in tho money. lier mother sued ibo Doctor for tho child's part of what ho had collected, and bc plcadod the statute of limitation against lier recovery. Judges J. 11. Hudson, W. !>. Simpson and Henry Mcivor rendered a decision compelling him to pay to this minor child her i irt of what was reallv collected on notes given for purchases Of property of the estate of ber deceased grandfather, and her part of tho note due tho estate by J. A. Johns. J mtge Hudson possesses a high con ception of what is right, and equitable bet ween man and man, and many intelli gent, right-thinking pcoplo fool that fbi court displayed a high sense of bollol and light in tho decision Dr. J ohm complains of, nevertheless, his vile abuse Il is true that years after this opinioi against Dr. Johns was rendered J. ll Hudson was defeated for ro-oloction at Circuit duilg?'. So were other honest honorable gentlemen. Hut when J mig? llmlson lost his seat on thc bench lu md thor lost, his high character nor his re polution as au honorable, high toned gen llcinnn. Ile retired lo private life, no long, however, for the eighty tbousani llap'ists ol' South Carolina, rocogni/.iiq his high character, soon called him t< thc position of President, of thc Sou tl Carolina stat?! baptist Convention an? Trustee of both Forman I lui versify an? the (irccnvitlo KoinuloCollogo, willoh po sitions be now holds. lt is impossible fora man of Dr. J. A Johus's character to got the Christiai people of this Stale to Iudieve that 11 ml son is a reprobate. Would to dod t hai the State were lilied with just such mei as Hudson has proved himself to bo. What is Hie extent of J. II. Hudson': sinning in thc sight of the "Km Deo i1' Th?! opinion of the court above roforrot to; that min h, ami nothing more. \'< ci iininal. as he feels the halter draw, cn lertains a high opinion ?d' thc law. W. I >. Simpson, Hum Chief Justice and Henry Mciver, Associate Justice were also members of the court fha rendered I lui decision and concurred ii Ibo same, Were they punished also fo ibis act towards Johns V If I remembe rightly W. 1 ). simpson remained on Hu bench until a just Coil called him lilglio lo his long home, and Henry Mclvo has I li ree ti ines been id cid ?ul to the henel since, ami is now, by virtue of election Chief Justice ol' (?ie Slate. J Hilga T. li Frazer also wrote one ?>f the opinion coitipeHin", Johns lo do right by hi niece. ls he also vile because ?d' (hi ac I '.' J. A. Johns (this unjust judge) openci this controversy with bis vile slandei ami in the whole ol' if thc best argiimen lie has adduced is lo ?Mil some ooo a fool or some one else a ?log or a villain, o call some deceased person, falsely, a ba name .Vc. That kind ol' language wa once current among ignorant darkies bul now even they hold Ihemsidve above such. Hoes il not seem thal all this vile sim: der against various persons (simm ?: whom arc in their silent graves) is to ?I? Ira< t attention from the forcible point against him, taken from the record b bas made'.' If every charge made b bim against nie, J. ll. 11 nilson and ol hei were I ne, docs it justify him in bi ?.Port io deprive his innocent, dofenci less infant niece of her patrimony '.' Wonder if A. J. Willard, who has bee I he subject ol' sncb viki alms?) from Di Johns, would liavo attempted to hav approprated the interest, of a little gir his "beloved" brother's only child, i her grand father's estate, to his own usi and thus reduce her to penury and wan while he reveled in luxury and eas?-, an Iben heap insult upon injury by followin her and her deceased husband to I!: gu,ve willi vile .owl useless slander, submit il toa just public, the ipiesfio what character (or want ol' cbaractor) takes lo so act and writ?; '.' So for as bis statement about myowiii (!. W. Spencer for lumber or work concerned be knows (hal his statcmci is cul indy wit houl. truth. Just in th connection I will say to the public that any mau or men, or any person or pe sons in this County or State, or in ar State or County in Ibo United State will bring up a liol?! or account again mc and furnish proof by competent an honest, witnesses, br ollicial rceortis, th: il is a just ami honest debt, and that ever r< fused lo pay the same, I will mal them a present of the best, horse in ll county, and pay the debi besides wi! one hu mired cents in t he dollar, and Ibu loo, without any jdea ?d' tho statute limitation or decree ol' the Sn pren Cour!, or any vii?, abuse ?>f the. cou or any of its members. I shall not take up your space to ?' plain any ol his ? barges against m livery intelligent man feels and kno\ as he and I do t hat I hey aro vile slandei made solely to detract attention from li own exposeil dirty record, of which I half has not been fold. I have only given sullicioiit lo she: who he is and tho real cbaractor of tl false ?n il ic. I shall hereafter treat hi as a villi slanderer and a crank with vii ons int? niions ami harmless activitit unworthy of the name of a gcnllcmn I have ?dien heard that ho who lies wi (logs will rise with Meas, be who wallie with boos will, like bogs, gel mud'.! and 01 this controversy I have vori fi the saying. In conclusion I fool constrained apologize lo a decent public for tho in take ol engaging in a controversy will blackguard and a coward, bul in din so I have rendered it unnecessary I some ?thor clean while man to do I dirty job. I beg pardon now and prom to wash in the Pool of Siloam and ?den myself from thal foul body. I will tentioually do so no more. I'm done. J, A. COOK -4 ? ? Cubans arriving furn. Si honey., repi that Ccu. (Jarcia is ?lead. AflERICAN FLAG FLOATS OVER SANTIAGO. Hoisted Amid Impressive Ceremonies-The Terms of Surrender-Gen. Toral has Troubles of His Own. SANTIAGO pjc CIMA, July 17, 1 P. M.-Tho American Hug is Hosting in triumph ovor tho Governor's Palace nt San tingo do Cuba. (?on. MoKibbin hus boon appointed temporary Military Governor. It was amid impressive eoremonios that tho Spanish troops laid down their anns bolwocn tho linos of tho Spanish and American forcos ut t> o'clock this morning, (lon. Shaftor and the American division and brigade commnndors and tholr stnffi wore escorted by ?> troop of cavalry, and (lon. Toral ami his staff by UH) pU ted mon. Trumpeters on both sides saluted with flourishes. Gen. sb sf I cr returned to (lon. Toral tho latter's sword after it had boon llfthdod to tho American commander. Our troops, lined up at tho trenches, woro oyo-wltnosses of tho ceremony. Con. Shaftor and his escort, accompanied by Goo. Toral, rodo through tho city, taking formal possession. Tho coromony of hoisting tho stars and st ripes was worth, all tho blood and treasure it cost. A concourse of 12,000 people witnessed tho stirring and mulling sconothnt will livo forover in tho minds of all tho Americans prosont. A llnor sotting for a dramatic episode it would ho difficult to imagine. Tho palaco, a pioturosquo old dwelling in tho moorish stylo of architecture, facos tho Plaza de La Reina, tho principal public square. Opposite rises tho imposing Catholic cnthcdrnl. On one sido is n quaint, brilliantly painted building, with broad verandas-tho club of San Carlos; on the other a building of in nob tho samo description-the Cafo do ba Venus. Troops Llucd Up willi Drawn Swords. Across tho plaza was drawn up tho Ninth Infantry, headed by tho Sixth Cavalry band. In tho street facing tho palaco stood a picked troop of tho Soc ond Cavalry, with drawn sabers, under command of Cnpt. Brett. MasBcd on tho stone flagging botwoon tho band and tho lino of horsemon woro tho brigade commanders of Gen. Shaffer's division, with their stuffs. On tho red-tiled roof of tho palaco stood Capt. Mckittrick, Lieut. Miloy and Lieut. Wheeler, and immediately over thom, upon tho llag-staff, tho illumi nated Spanish nuns and tho legend, "Viva Alfonso XIII," All about, pressing against tho veranda rails, crowding tho windows and doors and lining tho roofs, woro tho people of tho town, principally women and non-combatants. As tho ohimofl of tho old cathedral rang out tho hour of twolvo the infantry and cavalry presented arms. F.vory Amorican uncovered his .hoad and Cn.pt. Mckittrick hoisted tho .Stars and Stripes. As tho brilliant folds unfurled in a gentle broo/.o against a fiocklOBS sky tho cavalry band bioko into tho st rains of "Tho Star-spangled IJannor," making tho Amorican pulso loap and tho American heart thrill with joy. At tho samo instant, tho sound of tho distant booming of Capt. ('apron's battery, tiring a salute of twenty-one guns, drifted in. When the musio ceased from all directions around our lino came Heating across tho plaza tho straiiiH of tho regimental bands and tho inuOlod, hoarse cheers of our mon. Tho infantry came out to "order arms" a moment lalor, after tho (lag was np and tho baud played "Hally Hound tho Flag, Hoys." Instantly Goil. MoKibbin called for throe cheers for (lon. Shaftor, which woro g i von with groat enthusiasm, tho hand playing "Tho Stars and Stripes Forover." Tho coromony over, Gen. Shaftor and his staff returned to tho Amorican lines, leaving tho city in tho possession of tho municipal authorities, subject, to tho control of (lon. MoKibbin. Terms of Agreement for Surrender of Santiago. Tho agreement consists of nine articles. Tho (?rsl doolaros that all hostili ties shall coaso, ponding tho agrooinont of final capitulation. Second. That tho capitulation includes all tho Spanish forces and tho sur render of nil war material within tho prescribed limits. Third. Tho transportation of tho troops to Spain at tho oarliest possible moment, each force to bo embarked at. tho nearest, port. Fourth. That tho Spanish officers shall retain their sido arms and tho en listed moir their pomonal property. Fifth. That, after tho tina! capitulation tho Spanish forces shall assist, in tho removal of all obstructions to navigat ion in Sant iago harbor. Sixth. That, after tho final capitulation tho commanding ofllcors shall fur nish a completo inventory of all anns and munitions of war and a roster ?if all tho soldiers in tho district. Seventh. That tho Spanish general shall bo permitted to tako the military archives and records with him. Kighth. That, all guerillas and Spanish irregulars shall bo pormittod to re main lu Cuba if they so elect, giving a parole that they will not. again take up arms against, tho United States, unless properly released front parolo. Ninth. That tho Spanish foroos shall ho pormittod to march out with all tho honors of war, depositing their arms to bo disposed of by tho United States in tho future, tho Amorionn commissioners to recommend to their gov ernment that tho arms pf tho soldiers ho returnod to those "who so bravely defended them." The articles were signed yesterday afternoon after a four hours' session of tho commissioners, who agreed that, tho terms of capitulat ion should await, the sanction of tho Madrid Government. Gen. Tomi's Lamentations. (icu. Toral, the while haired commander of tho Spanish forces, was present, throughout tho session and appeared to bo heart-broken. Ho spoke bitterly of the fate which compelled him to sue for peace, hut had no word to say against tho gallant nion who lind conquered his anny. Ho declared that be had lit tle chanco to win, "1 would not. desire to see my worst, enemy play with the cards I held," he said loone of tho commissioners, "livery one of my generals was killed or wounded. I have not, a single colonel loft and am surrounded by a powerful enemy. Wo have counted sixty-seven ships off this port.. And, besides," ho concluded, wearily w aving his hands toward t ho eily, "I have SOCrot troubles there." Speaking of the battle of tho 2-1 th of Juno, in which tho "bough Hiders" and a part, of Gen. Young's command participated, (ion. Toral said (hal. less than two thousand Spanish troops were engaged, tho loss being two hundred and sixty live. Ile would not. say how many Spaniards were, killed at Fl Caney and before Santiago. "Heavy! heavy I" ho said, dejectedly. lu responso lo an inquiry Ito said (hal. transportation would be required for between L'2,iMi(l and 25,(MM) mon, thorn being that much of a force in the capitu lated district. Ho informed tho ofllcers that Santiago harbin-bad been again milled since Admiral ('ervora loft. The President Thanks (len. Shatter. WASHINGTON, D. C., July IO.-Tho following messages wore sent, to-day by President McKinley and Secretary lt. A. Alger: "To General Shaftor commanding front nour Santiago, Playa: "The President, of tho United Stales sends to you and your bravo army tho profound thanks of tho Amcrieon people for tho brilliant achievements at. San tiago, resulting in the surrender of tho city and all of tho Spanish troops ami territory under General Toral. Your splendid command has endured not, only tho hardships and saerilioes incident, lo campaign ami hallie, but. in stress of heat, and weather has triumphed ovor obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined. Ono and all have displayed tho most, con spicuous gallantry and earned tho grailttido of tho nation. The hearts of tho people turn with tender sympathy to tho sick and wounded. May tho Father of mercies protect, and comfort, you. |.Signed | WILLIAM MCKINLKV." To Major General Shaftor, front., near Saut iago, Playa : I cannot, express in words my gratitude lo you ami your heroic mon. Your work has been well done. God bless you all. I Signed J H. A. Al.ciKU, Secretary of War. Roster Completed-22,780 Hen. WASHINGTON, July IO.-Tho war department has received a dispatch from General Shaffer saying flint tho roster of prisoners was handed in yesterday afternoon by (ieneral 'l'oral and that tho total is '.22,7811 mon. General Shaffer's dispatch ad led that tho prisoners turned over to him far exceeded in number tho strength of his own army. General Shaftor has asked tho war depart nient, to hurry forward tho regi ments of i nun linos for service ?lt Santiago city and vicinity in order thal, linne may bo a minimum of danger (d' t uri.her infection ol' oin- t roops from the fever which prevails al. Santiago. Secretary Alger said this afternoon thal. il. is probable that Ibo total number of Spanish soldiers who will have to bo transported to Spain will roach the 25, Odli estimated hy General Shaft er, as Tora l's report, did not cover quito all I he sol diers who would be turned over. The secretary says the military governor of Santiago lind not yet bonn definitely selected. Our army captured Ki,nun,nun rounds of ammunition at. Santiago, so that. it. will not, need such supplies for some limo The secretary would not go in to details concerning Ibo Porto Rico expedi tion, but. said he fully expected it. would bo to day well on its way. Troops Start for Porto Rico. WASHINGTON, July ll). The Porto Rican expedition has started on its mis sion to capture, that island. Gen. Miles, leading Ibo Porto Rican expedition, loftSihonoy, Cuba, to-day on the N'aie with four batteries of artillery and a few seasoned troops. Two brigades now at Charleston aro embarking today on transports to take them to Porto Rico. All the force at. Tampa, Ki,Odo strong, embracing artillery, will bo put aboard ship as rapidly as transports can bo golton there and sent to rein force our other troops. Gen. brooke will lake tho ll rsl and second divisions of his corps from Chickamauga to Porto Rico. (lon. brooke leaves hero this afternoon for Chiokamauga to got bis troops started, ll is expel led that, tho whole expedi tion will be under way within the next, four days. lt. has boen decided to retain Gen. Shaffer's brigade nt Santiago for au indolllllto period. lt Was Done Without Bianco's Consent. M Anni it, July 20.-Captain General bianco has cabled tho Spanish Govern ment that Santiago was surrendered without, bis knowledge. (ion. Toral will be t ried by com l.inart ial. Colored Union Melding. Tho union of the Third District of the Seneca River Association will convene with st. Mark church on Saturday be fore tho lift.h Sunday in July. Tho pro gramme is as follows: Saturday, ll a. in. Introductory re marks by bro. J. O. Ferry; al torn ato, Rev. Win. Turner. 12 m.-Recess ono hour. 1 p. m. Fmollmcnt, of delegates and Organization. I.:'.()].. m. Query : "What <pialiiioal ion should a mcuib^r attain before being licensed to preachby N. A. Doyle. l.\ n. m.-Appointment of commit tees. 2 p. m. Query: "Should deacons of a church hold special meetings? How, ami why?" by l?ev. W. G. Craig. :'. j), m. Query: "What can wo do to st rengthen our church?" by T. Singleton. :?.:!() p. m.---Report of committee and general discussion. 4 p. m. Adjournment. Sunday, ll a. m. -Missionary sermon by Rev. IC, T. Taylor; alternate, Rev W. G. Craig. 12 m. Final adjoin mooni. RKV. W. G. CHAKI, Moderator. N. A. Dovi.K, Clerk. A strong nation is made up of strong mon and healthy women, and health ami st rengl.li aro given by Hood's Sarsaparilla, America's Greatest Medicine. Got only Hood's. Hood's Fills aro Ibo only pills lo take with Ilood's Sarsaparilla. Fasy and 3'ot. efficient. A Strong: Fortification. Fortify thc body against disease l>y Tutt's Liver Pills, an abso lute cure for sick headache, dys pepsia, sour stomach, malaria, constipation, jaundice, bilious ness and all kindred troubles. "The Ply-Wheel of Ufe" Dr.Tutt; Your Liver Pills arc thc fly-wheel of life. I shall ever be grateful for the accident that broughtthem to my notice. I feel as if I had ii new lease of lift;. J. Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, Col. Tutt's Hj^ver Pills There is no longer any doubt, thal, there is yellow fove<* nt Tampa, lt. is of a very mild type. bryan and his regiment, passed through Attanfn last night on their way to Jack sonville, Kia. I'.'ibu-alo Your Rowels with Casern-els. Candy < 'al hart ic, cures constipation for over. itic., 2?o. If C. 0, C. fail drug gists refund money. THE EXCELLENCE QF 3YRUP OF MOS is Juc ?ot only to tho originality and simplicity of tho combination, hut also to tho caro and shill with which it is manufactured by scientific processus known to tho CAMVOKNIA. Fro SYitur Co. only, and wo wish to impress upon all tho Importance of purchasing tho true and original remedy. As tho genuino Syr ip of Figs is manufactured by tho CAI?.FOI?NIA Fia SYIIUI' Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist ono iu avoiding tho worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. Tho high standing of tho CAM FOUNIA Fia STOUP CO. with tho medi cal profession, and tho satisfaction which tho genuine Syrup ot Figs baa given to millions of families, makes the nnmo of tho Company a guaranty of tho oxcollonco of its romcily. It is far in advanco of all other laxatives, as it act? on tho kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and il does not gripe nor nauseate, lu order to get its beneficial ol?eots, please remember ,Uio name of the Company - CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. BAN Flt ANOIHUO, Ont. I.OIIISVII.I.H. Kr-_NEW YOltK. N. Y. The Hon. John C. Sheppard is an nounced as a candidate for the State Senate from Kdgcfield county. The money value of tho Spanish ships sent to tho bottom by Admirals Dowey and Sampson has been figured out to have been in tho neighborhood of $80, OOO.OtX). ELECTION TICKETS For State and County Officers printed on good paper, in first-class style and in any quantity. Apply to Common Jon OFFICB. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOll CONOKKSS : I announce to the voters of the Third Congressional District that I am a candi date for re-election te Congress, subject to tho rules of the Domooratio parly of South Carolina. A. C. I? ATI M RU. Jin.irs K. Bonos, of Pickoiis, is re spectfully announced as a candidate foi nomination to thc Fifty-Sixth Congross, subject, to tho rules of the Democratic primary. FOR SUPERVISOR : Tho many friends of J. M. IIUNNIOUTT respectfully announce him as n candi date for tho o Iii co of County Supervisor of Oconoo County, subject to tho action of tho Domooratio party in tba primary election. The many friends of NATHAMr.t. Pu i i.i.i rs hereby announce him as a can didate for tho (dliee of County Supervisor of Oconoo County, subject to lim action of the Domooratio primary election. Thc many friends of Musics I,. CAN Titici.ii respectfully announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to Hu; action of Ibo Democratic, primary. The many friends of JOHN- V. STU HI MNO announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject tn tho action of the Democratic party ill the primary elect ?on. The many friends of ANIUZKW KKAUOKN respectfully announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject lo tho aid ion of tho Democratic part)' in thc primary elect ion. Tho many friends of HON. A. LAY hereby respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election as County Su pervisor, subject to the choice of the Democratic party in tho primary elec tion. . FOR AUDITOR: Wo are au thor i/.ed to announce J. P. KKI:SK ns a candidate for County Audi tor, subject to the action of tho Demo cratic party in the primai y elect ion, I hereby announce myself as a candi date for County Auditor, subject lo thc choice of the people in the primary elec tion, lt. S. Iii ri,mmr.. The many friend:: of J. T. Asnvvoin ii respectfully announce him as a candidate for Auditor, subject lo tho notion of the Democratic party in thc primary elec tion. Tho many friends of J. Kn, KITTO N announce him as a candidate for County Auditor, subject lo tint action of the Ilemoeralic party in the primary election. The many friends of J. O. AHAMS re spect fully announce him ns a candidate for re-election to the office of Auditor, subject to I he act ion of Lit? D?mocratie party. FOR TltEAKUREIt : I hereby announce myself as a candi dato for tho office of County Treasurer, subject, to the aid ion of the Democrat ic party in the primary election. ?IA M KS F. MOCAUY. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treas urer, subject to the action of tin; Demo cratic primary. W. Ol.mn no K Win n:. The friends ?d' W. A. Du.won ru re spectfully announce him as a candidate fill* thc (dliee of ( lot in ty Treasurer, sub ject to tho action of tho D?mocratie party in ibo primary election. The many friends of J. 1!. KAN re spectfully announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to tho ac tion of the Democratic Karly in the pri mary election. The many friends of J. H. l>-.\ I:\KTT announce, him as a candidate for County Troasuror. subject to tho notion of the Domooratio party in tho primary election. The many friends of D.O. DAVIS an nounce him ns a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the action of Ibu Democratic party in tho primary election. Tho many friends of OsoAU llAllius announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject, to tho rules governing the Democratic party. The many friends ol' NOAM W. fl KANT respectfully announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the ac tion of tho D?mocratie party in the pri mai y el oe ti on. The many friends of THOMAS l?;?'.:: rc spectfuily announce him ns a candidate for re election to tho office of County Troasuror, subject to tho decision of tho Democratic, party in the primary oleo ti on. KOK SI1IMCIHNTKNDKNT OF KDH0A T1CV : 1 respectfully announce myself as a can didate for County Superintendent of Kdu oation, subject to the act ion of flu; Demo cratic party in tho primary election. JOHN L. MeWlloHTKU. The many friends of W. II. ItAltltoN respectfully announce him as n candi, dale for County Superintendent, of lldll ontion, subject to the notion of the Demo eratic party in the primary election. l hero hy announce myself as a candi dato for ro-olootion to thc olllco of County Superintendent of Kducation, subject, as heretofore, to the will of the people expressed in thc Derne? ratio pri mary. V. F. MARTIN. FOR JUDGE OF PRORATE : I hereby announce myself a candidate for Judge of Probate of OcoitOO county, subject, to the choice of the Democratic party in tho primary election. D. A, SMITH. FOU THF. LEGISLATURE : Tko {rienda ot M AJOH U. F. pBMn announce him us n ouudidnto for tim | L?glstuWir?, subject to tho -Action ot tim voters of tho Democratic party of Goonoo | comity in tho ousuing primary oloetlou. Tho many friends of JOHN L. SMITH I annmmoo him aa a candidato for Houso j of l<o])rc6ontatlvos, nuhjoot to tho action of tho Homoerotic party in tho primary election. I horoby announoo myself aa a candi date for re-olootion to tho llouso of Hop resontativos, subject to tho notion of tho Democratic party in tho primary olootion. E. E. YBItNKlt. Tho many frionds of W. M. HHOWN respect fully anuounco him as a candidato 'or tlio Houso of Representativos, sub joot to tito action of tho Domooratio party in tho primary olection. FOR TOWNSHIP 0(>ftfMISSIONER Seneca Township-1<. O. Phillips, J, T. Long, J. T. Reid, .lohn Myora. Wagner Township-F. W. Pieper. Conter Township-J. L. Roedor, .1. J. Ilaloy, D. J. Morgun, w, S. Pritchard. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ii?ini?|a rilli li Township Hoard of Commission* X ors for Pulaski Township will, at tho road on Cantrell mountain, on tho 6th day of August, 18H8, at ll o'clock, a. m., lot the contract to finish grading the now road around Cantrell mountain. This contract will bo lot at tho risk of Wi TI Davis, a former contractor. Flans and specifications will he exhibited at time and placo of lofting. .). W. SI I KI,OH, Clerk County Hoard. July 21, 1808. tell Notice of Seizure. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ) . DKI'UTY COI.I,KC rou's OKKIOK, > Greenville, S. C., July Kl, ISPS. ) The following dosoribod propoi'ty hav ing been seized from M. H. and Addie Hopkins for violation of Sections 8200 and 3150, Revised Statutes of the United States,.any person claiming same must lile bond as required by Section 3lilt) H. S. U. S. within (30) thirty days from dale hereof or the same will he declared for feited to tho United States: One sorrel mare, one buggy and har ness, Kl gallons corn w hiskey, lol, of bot tles and jugs. ANSON C. MERRICK, 28-80 Deputy Collector. Statement of The Potion and Andorson Banking Company. (Organized September 1st, 180-1.J Statement of tho condition of The Pedou and Anderson Hanking Company at the close of business Ju110 30th, ISPS: RESOURCES. Cash.$1,28(1 IO Dunns by Hanks. 3,080 7!? Loans and Discounts. 5-1,222 03 Stocks. l,t?72 50 Heal Kslate. 300 70 $01,523 07 LI A ni i,rn KS. Stock.$20,000 no Surplus and Profits. 0,728 23 Deposits . 10,002 48 Cert ?lied ('beides. HM) Ot) Ke-Diseounts. 15,002 ll $01,52'' 07 STATU OK SOUTH CAUOI.INA, I OCONKK ( 'OI N rv. j 1, W. P. Anderson, flashier cd' The Peden and Anderson Hanking Company, of Westminster, S. C., do solemnly swear that tho above statement is true to the best, of my knowledge and belief. WM. P. ANHKItsOtV, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before ) me this the 12th ?lay of July, ! IS08. H. ll. Cunna, [L. S. | | Notary Public, S. C. | Put up Your Fruit! * I am selling One and Two y^J? Quart, Fruit Jars and Half Pint Jelly Tumblers; also lie lined Caraline, lo keep your fruit and jelly from molding. Can use any kind of vessel you may have. A'1 Summer Gooda at reduced prices. My Summer Shoes for ladies and children are splendid. 1 am still in the Chicken Mar ket. You know I am buying Chick ens or any kimi of bird that wears feathers, the whole year round. So nc. d not lui anxious what to do with your poultry, but just put it Oil your wagon and bring il straight to me and get Cash or Merchandise, as you desi n^. Don't he afraid of crowding' me, but bring them right on, together with all other country produce. I also have a small stock- good variety- -f goods opened np in the BIEMANN HOTEL, next door to hank, under the man agement of my brothel' John. Please give him a showing when you are in Walhalla. PRICKS AUK RIGHT. cool) TREATMENT GUARANTEED. HE HD YS CHICKENS, .Vc, Too. Yours truly, L. C. (JU A 1 G, Seneca and Walhalla. Summons for Relief. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF OCONKK. COURT OF COMMON ITsEAS. John T. Kiddell, Plaintiff, against David K. Collina and J. Lowery Collins, Defendants. SUMMONS t on I.'KI.IKP-(Co.MKI.AINT NOT SKUV KU.) To the Defendants above named: YOU are horoby summoned and re quired to answer the complaint in this action, which was tiled in tho oilice nf Min Clerk of thc Om?vl of Common Pleas, for the said County, on the 21st day of July, ISPS, and to servi a copy ol your answei to the said complaint on the subscriber af his olliee, on the Public Square, af Walhalla Court House, South Carolina, within t won fy days after the service hereof, exclusive of tho day of such service; and if you fail lo answer ino complaint within Hie time aforesaid, tho Plaiutilf in Ibis action will apply lo the Court for the relief demanded in tho complaint. Dated Walhalla. S. C., July 21st, A. I). I SPS. ROR'T. A. THOMPSON, Plaintiff's Attorney. ! JAMIMMHA?IOUN, C. C. P. To the d?tendants, David K.Collins and J. Lowery Collins: Take notice, That the summons and complaint in this ic (ion were Hied in the olliee of the Clerk ol llu> Court of Common Pleas of Coonee county, South Carolina, on the 21st day of July, I SPS ; that the object of this action is tho partition of the real estate of Itehocca C. Lowery, deceased, between tho piain ti 11 ami tho defendants. 'Po tho absent defendants, David K. Collins ami J. Lowery Collins: Take notice, That unless you appear in this Couif within the lime prescribed hy law, and apply for the appointment of a guard ian ad hiern for J. Lowery Collins, to rep resent Iiis interests in this notion, the plaudit) will make such application and secure such Appointment as the law pro vides. UOIVT. A. THOMPSON, Plaintiff's Attorney, 20-8? Walhalla, S. C., July 21, 1808. SJ TJ IVE xvi O IV St - I THE STATE OF SOUTH OAHUIi?NA, COUNTY OK OCON?K. IN MAGISTE ATE'S OOUUT. J. C. Spoars, Plaintiff, -against Pnttorson ToVaoco Works, H. T. Patter son, Soorotary and Troasuror, D?fendante. ArrA.ou.MK.NT-SUMMONS ron pulir, COM PLAINT NOT SKUVKO. To tho Uofondants abovo naiuod: YOU aro hereby sunimonod and ro quirod to bo and appoar at my ofllco at Fair Play, S. C., on Friday, tho 28d day of Soptombor, 1808, at 10 o'olock A. M., to auswor tho summons and com plaint, which is illod bolero mo in tho abovo statod caso. If yon fail to appoar judgmont will bo rondorod agr.iosti you for tho sum of Ninoly-Fivo Dollars and tho cost of this action. o. v. WUK?HT, rr? s.j Magistrate, Oconoo County. To tho Dofondante abovo named : Tako notico, That tho summons and com plaint in tiri? action wore liiod before mo on July 7th, 1808; that tho object of this action is monoy on domaml on account for Ninoty-Fivo Dollars, under attach ment. D. V. WIHO HT, TU. S.] Magistrate, Oconoo County. July 21-%-28-88. Special Bargains ! I WISH TO CALL THF ATTENTION OF THF. PTT11L1CT? A PEW TUAT I HAVE TO OFFER Ladies' Undorvosts from 5o. apiece np. Mon's Laundriod Shills from 50c. apiece np. A lot of lino Table Damask, bot., while and colored. Shoes of all colors, styles ami prices at a great reduction. My stock of Groceries is now com plete. Have you tried lloiuf/.'s Pickling Vine gar ? Thc host on tho market. 1 have now besides a nice line of Clocks and some beautiful Silverware that I give away to cash purchasers. 1 will guarantee polite and prompt at tention to all. Thanking all for past favors and solicit ing your future custom, respectfully, C. M. NIELD, In thc Kaufmann Opera House, next fe tho Post Omeo. July 21, ISPS. ii is tlie Time For war on Fruit ! Have yon seen our new mel hod of seal ing lim cans, jars .md glasses. If no como in and lot us show if lo you. Wt guaran lee to show the bestand eheapes way you over saw. Any kind of vesse is used and no top or rubber is needed. Don't Forget That we arc still soiling medicines ?v.c., a little cheaper than any one else in spite of the war tax. DHLITtt SKNKCA, S. 0. I lake pleasure in calling your allen lion to the Flour I am handling. Il il branded " H. Y. McCord's Bost Patent." The Hour is the crystal!zed result of flu combined knowledge and oxporionee ol the best, millers of the ago. lt is put III expressly for discriminating housewives regarding tasfe, color and baking miali lies. To them and all lovers of good bi (Sid we have (he honor of presenting what, we believe to be tho best FA I'EN 1 S1 LOUI? MADE ! Itomemher and buy the " BLUE RIBBON BRAND," I {oas ted Coffee Once used always used. A shipment of frosh DOVE IIAM? just recolvod, ({rated Pineapples, Table and Pi. Peaches, Pickles and Spices in most ail] grade wanted. . . Turnip Soot! in Bulk . , frtf 'A nvlhing notas represented plea*? return and it will bo considered a favor I Intend to buy the best goods lo be hat ami will sell them under a strict gnar anteo. Very respectfully, C. G. J AY NES. HOODS DELIVERED fc tf "EUEE !N TOWN. -Tl IK GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS >.ONK. . Exohnngo Hold, Collections promptly mudo. J. W. STIMULI NO, 4-21-08-ly Cashier. W. II. II 10 ST 12 lt, Mani.f?or. Popular .Summer ?nd Winter Resort. Spooinl attention to tho comfort pf guests. Commodious Rooms. Elegant FftrO. .1-21-1)8-ly V? Going at Cost. -oo I oo-o w F. have bought ont tboT. K. ALF.X ANDF.R Stock of (ioods and ox]?cct to .?.-" "' COST; FOR ?Jj\ J j fth except Orocorios, for tho next sixty days. Don't, fail to como and got somo of tho lint-gains before (bey aro gono. Vt: it Y RKBPHCTK U lii.V, W. J. SIHROBER & COMPANY. Fobmary 21th, 1808. (ALI. -/VTNT> SEE 3? GOODS. A BETTEK DINK I D A VF. NEVER HAD ON BXItllllTION BEFORE. I bave Lawn and Calico at 20c. per pound. Shirt Waists from ?l?io. lo 7?>0. Corsets from 25c to $l.f>0. Latest Novelties in Dolts, 2?o. to BOo. A beautiful Line of Ladies' Gloves .and oilier articles needed to completo ladies' toilettes. Be Sure and Give Mo a Call. Respectfully, E. J. HUNNICUTT, Seneca, Si. CJ. May JO, 1808. 21-21-1 y DRUGS, Pure ANU Fresh. WE carry ll select slock of Furo Drugs, l'aient Medicines, Toilet Articles, (landy, Cigars and Tob?ceo. All Druggists' Sundries. Anything mil. on band will bc ordered on short notice. Prescriptions Carefully Com pounded Day or Nfftiit. Yours respectfully, J. W. BEL*-. February ::, ISPS. y The print nowadays is foo lino. Don't injure your eyes attempting lo read it. I eau make if so much easier for yon with a pair of specta cles or ey?- glasses. I have no poor glasses. My cheap ones aro good glasses in cheap frames. There are too ir i ,y of the olhm- kind on tho market.made lo look at, not through. I lest every pair before I bd you lake, them away, and if they don't suit after trying (hem a short lime, I lake them back., ol' course. W. J. LUNNEY, Seneca, S. C. H. C. BCTSGH, DEA LE it IN Staple & Fancy Groceries FUD ITS AT ALL SEASONS. Cash or bailer for Poultry and F.ggs. llakery furnishes Frosh Broad and Oak os. -RESTAURANT ?>7~- Lum hes served at all hours, . (IT? 1-21-08-ly Rsneived Since the F?e: A Fresh Supply of Medicines. Beautiful Assortment of Stationery. M|>l?*li<???l A S4K*>**4 llWUll, of lrln.ii' il. ri cl Tooth I ti'I?H?i^H ????i! 2?. ? .Ot of Comhw. PERFUMERY AND SOAPS OF ALL SOBTS. CIGARS, TOBACCO, CIGARETTES AND A NICK ASSORTMENT OF IM FES. Call at Reid's Old Stand if you want to buy from D. 13. DARBY. Juno 30, 1808.