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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MONNING. -BY JAvNBe, 8HELOnf SMITH A 8TEOX. R. T. J A YNES, ) KflH . .,"_" J I>. ?. 8M?TII, J. Wi HUKI.OIt, I K"s- I 1 I J. A. 8TKOK. -,-1-, SUBSCRIPTION, ?11.00 ANNUM. ADVERTISING RA' .6 REASONABLE. WALI|AliIiA, S. C. ? 'fllllllNnAV, ArWUHT ll, ISON. SE TERMS AGREED UPON WASHINGTON, D. C., August lO.-Soc votary Day, to-day mado tho following statomout: "Wo havo agreed upon a protocol em bodying tho proposed torms for tho nego tiation of a treaty of ponce, including tho ?vacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico, and it is oxpcetod this protoool will bo oxo coted. It can bo stated that tho torms I arc prooisely thouo laid down by tho | President in his original note about a week ago. lt is boliovod that nothing but a few formalities remain to bo dis-1 posed of to secure tho signature of tho protocol. Spain nindi lied ber answer before a sottloment was roached. Tho Fronch ambassador, on instructions from Madrid, at tho conference this afternoon accepted tho torms as originally made.' ANOTHER" BATTLE. Fierce Fighting and an American Vic tory Nonr Manila. HOMO KONG, August 0.-Tho Gorman steamer Petrarch, which loft Manila on August Otb, arrived boro to-day and brought tho first news of a soveio en gagement botweon Spaniards and Ameri cans near Manila. The Americans wore victorious and only lost ll men killed, and had .17 wounded. Tho Spanish losses aro not known, but were heavy. The in surgent forces remained neutral. The attack was made on tho American camp between Cavito and Manila during tho night of July 31. Tho Spanish, who numbered ovor .'i,000 men, made sovoral dosporato charges upon tho American lines, but each timo tho lire of tho Amovican troops drove tho Spaniards back, and finally bioko the Spanish cen ter, and tho onomy retreated. Lato? ibo Spaniards made a second attack, but woro again repulsed and they then re treated into tho bush, keeping up an in cessant bro on tho roads loading to Ma nila, over which thoy apparently expect ed tho American troops to advance. Estimates placo tho Spanish losses at over r>00 mon killed and wounded. WASHINGTON, Angust?).-(ion. Merritt has roportcd tho fight, near Manila, and says tho Spanish lossos aro very hoavy. Interesting News. Tho Maria Torosa, Corvora's wrecked flagship, has been boated' " .Tho first cablegram was sent August ?>, 1S5S. What changes in forty years"'?"The Lutheran Theological Seminary will bo moved from Nowborry to Mount Pleas ant. Tho former court house of Berke ley county will be used as part of its plant* . "C. P. botts, who was shot by J. lb Williams, died last Sunday night. On Saturday night he mado a statement ns to tho shooting, which has been turned over to tho Solicitor for uso on tho trial of Williams, who fired tho shot. . "'Capt. Edgar Hubert, of tho Eighth in fantry, regular army, a Georgian, died at Ponce on thc 4th of brain fevoi B. A. Hagood. of Charleston, has been appointed assistant district attorney bu tins State, succeeding E. O. Woods, of Darlington. .'Tho vessels to transport Torsi's army are on their way to Santi ago, and barring accidents, thoy aro ex pected to arrive thoro on tho 13th in stant, when the troops will bo embarked ns rapidly as possible and proceed at once to Spain . . . . battery A, 1st. Artillery, U. S. A., composed of 150 men, has boon ordered to Sullivan's Island, as an ill croaso in tho permanent garrison of the island .". . ? Ro? icvolt's Rough Riders passed Ashloy Junction, near Charleston, on eight trains, on Monday last, on route to Montouk Point, Long Island' ..The steamer Alliance reached Seattle, Wash., from St. Michael's, Alaska, on August 7, with 1 liO passengers. Porty of theso had gold to the amount of $:?00,000-Hob son arrived in Annapolis Monday and called on Corvera" .. .Two battalions of immunes, tho first and third, of the Fifth United States volunteer regiment, from Columbus, Miss., sailed from Sa vannah last Monday for Santiago do Cuba-C. I). Madden, of Antun, S. C., was drugged and robbed at tho house of Annie Searcy, in Atlanta, last. week. No Plan Yet. Secretary Duncan of the Alliance Kx ehango said yesterday that ho had not done anything yet in tho matter of mak ing plans to handle tho cotton of the Alliancomen. which question was refer red to him ny tho recent Alliance Con vention. Mr. Duncan said tho question was a difficult one, and while ho was now in correspondence on the subject, bc had no definite methods yet worked out which would enable him to undertake tho placing and soiling of cotton for tho Alliance Ho may be able to do so, but it is not likely thai he will undortako tho SOhomo this season. Next year, after having plenty of time, some plan may bc devised.-The State, August b. First Cylindrical Hale. BAHNWKI.I., S. C., August 0.-Col. Mike Brown shipped to-day to Charles ton Cotton Exchange tho first halo of cotton over put in a round or cylindrical halo in South Carolina, lt was raised, ginned and pressod on his own farm ami gin plant. On tho night of July 30th, nt Ciaron don, Ark., j. T. Orr, a prominent mer chant, was murdered in his house by being shot through a window. His wife was suspected of knowing something of tho murder. A negro named Castle was arrested and acknowledged that ho was hired by Mrs. Orr to kill her husband, both Mrs. Orr and tho negro aro in jail. Orr's lifo was insured for $5,000 in the Knights nf Pythias and the Maccabees. His wifo is the beneficiary, and it is thought she bas had him killed to got his insurance money. Five people, Will Sanders, Dennis Ricard. Manse Castle, Rills Weaver, Susie Jacobs, were lynched thurs Wednesday morning for tho crime. Mrs. Orr died hy hen- own hand in the jail Tuesday night, after making a con fession. Miss Rachel Morris, tho only survivor of the seven named in tho ver dict of .tho Coronor's jury, is a fugitive from justice. Admiral Corvora and his son, Lieut. Cervora, arrived at Norfolk Saturday morning from baltimore. They left Annapolis, where they have been prison ers of war for several weeks, on parole Friday afternoon, haviug been granted speoial permission to visit Capt. Coucha, commander of tho admiral's Hag ship, Maria Torosa, and thc other Spanish sick ami wounded at tho naval hospital in Norfolk. Ho is a prisoner of war only in name, and is shown tho greatest courtesy and consideration by our government. This is ominently proper, for to his sense of humanity and enlightened warfarois duo tho preservation of tho lives of Lieut. Hobson and his orew after the sinking of tho Morrimac. John Meadows, a mullato negro, was lynched Monday hunt at Griffin, Qa., by a mob of flvo hundred citizens, for at tempted rape of the soven-yoar-ohl daughtor of Capt. Reason Camp, of Merriwothor county. He was swung to a limb in tho suburbs and his body riddled with UH Uri It Is estimated that the cost of the war with Spain so far incurred by the United SUites ls tho sum of *1H:},000,000. Richland Gleanings. RicufcAN?, S. C., August 8.-After a lon;; absouoo ff rom your valu al ?lo ool ni o H s wo uow wir, h to mako a BUort saturn visit r.fc least, fcsd try to fill up thc spaco which used to bo so fitudly allowod us 'ry tho editors of tho COVMKH. Our pubiio sciiool oponod somo timo ago with a fair attondauco, considering tho bot woatbor and summor visitn which tho pooplo of our thriving community oro wont to make ovory your. Mrs. W. II. Hughs lias returned' from an oxtondod visit to rotativos in lMckeon and Pendleton. Ilor protty li!tlc nicco, Miss Jounio Louis, of Pickons, accom panied lior homo Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Doudy and their lit- j tlc son Foul, of Audorson, are taking a much uoodod rest, visiting relatives in our community. m Messrs. Grady Hallengor sud Noil I Sligh took an outing to Audorson city 1 last Saturday on thoir wheels. Miss Nollio I.ouiso Coo, of Asliovillo, N.C., spout a fow days with relativos I last wooli. Miss Nollie is u former 'Mob land girl, and wo always wolcomo hor j from tho "Land of tho Skies." Mr. T. II. Hughs, of Ulnoksburg, S. C., formerly of Richland, passed through our little burg some days ago on his way I to tho Grady Hospital, of Atlanta, to liuvo a growth taken off his right hand. Wo havo slnco learned that tho doctors could not tako tho growth off and offoct a euro; so his hand was taken off just bolow tho olbow. At this writing ho is doing woll and hopes to bo ablo to rotura homo in a wook or ton days. IHB many ] friends v/ill bo pained to loam of his niis fortuuo. Sovoral of our young pooplo attended night Horvicos at the Presbyterian churoh in Seneca on Sunday last, and thoy say they hoard a most oxcoliont sormou dolivorod by Rov. Jos. T. Dendy. Among thoso who wont woro Misses Poarlo Hal longer, Mary Hughs and Lillio Hughs, and Messrs. Chas. Rallonger and Wade Hughs. <. Mr?. Walker Foster, who has boon at hor fathor-in-law's, Mr. E, D. Foster, has returned to hor homo in Rlvorsido. Ala. Miss Sallio Davis has returned nome after a vory pleasant visit among friends and rolativos in Georgia. Mrs. W. H. Strange, of Carnot, Ga., returned to hoi home after Doonding a wook with hor mothoi and sistor at and near Richland. Miss Hort Fennell went I with her to spend the romaindor of tho summer among tho mountains of North east Georgia. Mr. Oliver .Martin is again ablo to bo up after having a short spell from al serious attack of sickness ot fow wooks | ago. SCMOTOII. ?--^?^ Oakway Items. OAKWAY, S. C., August 8.-Tho farm ers aro through work. Wo aro having plenty of fruit, and as a rnnnU w? nie having a linc timo at pres ent. Miss Fleta Henry, ono of Soncca's holies, has returned home, aftor a two wooks' visit to friends boro. Miss Kieta mado many frionds, who woro sorry to | witness her departure-and ono friend especially. Miss Anna Reardon visited Miss Min nie Finley, of Richland, last wonk. Misses Eva and Sonia Heeder visitod their cousin. Mr. J. I/. Rcodor, of Tuga-1 loo, last wcc'i, attending tho mooting at| South Union. Several of our young ?.copio, tliirty-livo in numbor, picnickod Inst Tuesday at Clemson, which is a very pleasant placo for an assemblage. Tho school was not in session, but wo wore escorted over tho many departments, all of which con-1 taincd many things of groat intorcst. It was indeed a very pleasant trip, and it shall always romain a pleasant spot in tho memory of thoso who woro present | on this bright social occasion, Mrs. Spearman Dobbins visited Town villo last wcok. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Edwards have been on tho sick list for the past month. Wo j aro glad to report them much better. Mrs. J, !.. Met.in is very sick at this writing. Thc Grange picnic at this placo on last | Thun 'ay was q uito a success. Alargo orow? was preso nt, but no doubt many stayed away on account of the impropi tious weather. Speeches woro delivered by Messrs. Vernor, Drown, Reardon and McGuire and woro highly enjoyed by all. Pl'KI.l..K Immunes Must Go. WAMII.NO ION, 1). C., August ti.-In spito of protests which aro hoing made from Southern Slates, tho immune regi ments will bo sent to do garrison work at Santiago and tako tho place of tho troops hoing brought back from there. Tho protests referred to woro sent by Senator Bacon, Hoko Smith and others of Atlanta, that city having furnished about twenty-live men to Ray's "immune" regiment at Macon, which is under orders to go to Santiago. Tho mon joined as immunes. When they were ordered out their friends telegraphed that they are not i mimili OS, ami that it would bo mur din Lu send thom whore there is yellow fever. Col. Pay telegraphed to Wash ington that tho protests are not endorsed by tho men of the regiment, who aro ready and anxious to go. Chiekamauga to Rc Evacuated. WASHINGTON, August 0. - "Chieka mauga is to bo evacuated," said Secre tory Algor this morning after tito Cabi net meeting, "and troops genorally in tho South aro to bo moved northward to moro healthy camps." Whore they wwi bo sent has either not boon decided or tho department does not want to make it known at present. Tho Secretary said tho movement of tho troops and tho exact sito to bo chosen would dopend, ho thought, largoly upon thi! negotiations. This is conclusive evi dence that no troops will bo sont to Cuba until late in tho fail. - . %- - - Civil Service Examination. COLUMBIA, S. C., August tl.-Tho United States Civil Service Commission announces that au examination will be hold for tho internal rovonuo aoivico in Columbia on somo date between October 1 and Octobor 15, 1808. All persons who dosiro to bo examined should apply to tlio secretary of the board of examiners at Columbia for application blanks and full information relativo to thoseopoof tho examination. Applications on Form 101 must bo bled in completo form with tho secretary of tho board prior to tho hour of closing business on September I ; otherwise tho applicants cannot bo exam ined. Soon after Hiing applications, applicants will be notified hn to tliooxact dato of examination. li. M. FOUCJIK, Secretary Hoard of Examination. rn! 0 Arc your cheeks f hollow and your f if (Uj(!]| lips white? [ II Is your appetite r ? S?8@ P?or and your di- J* ? gestion weak? Is fj> [ii) your flesh soft k ? and have you lost L 91-T- in weteht' 1, 2 These are symptoms of P i anemia or poor blood, j* <{ They are just as frequent ji J tn the summer as in the fe j winter. And you can be f j cured at one time Just as f * well as another. j S&sstt's ? i Emulsion > 1 of cod (fater oit loith Uypo- j* j phosphites will certainly jj i help you. Almost everyone Pj 4 can take it, and it will not j> ij disturb the weakest stom- J? J ach. j.j j It changes the light color of u 5 poor blood to a healthy and rich f ? te?. It nourishes the brain \ gives L J power to the nerves. It brings u ^ back your old weight and strength, ft 4 All IlruKRlMs. Wv. mid |1. 1 j? . J SCOTT A HowNit, chomUU, Now York. ) Interesting Loiter from Mexico. MoNTKitF.y, MKXICO, Augusto, 1808. Editors Koo woo Courier: ) lavin,", just re turned from a ploasanfc trip to tho Gulf, Unough u very iOitilo section Of tue Ko publio, I will try to givo you a description of a fow thiugs soon ou tho way and tho country in gonoral. Tho Moutoroy and Gulf Itaihoad mus from Monterey,to Tampico, in almost a direct lino, a diatuuco of about ?350 milos, and it takes tito train two days to mako it, and tho roadbod hoing- in bau condi tion, jolts ono up considerably, ,*'.viug BiiAloioht oxereiso to all. Leaving Moutoroy tho sconory from tho train is vory protty, prcsontlug a semi tropionl appearance, with lofty moun tains iu tho distauco and Holds of greou corn, sugar onno and other crops, through whioh run ragged, unkopt hodges and irrigating ditches. Farm hands dressed iu whito shirting, with wido brimmod hats, aro BOOH occasionally, somo plowing witli Amorican turning plows and some with forked logs witli iron points on thom and a yoko of ox ou pubing them. From Moutoroy to victoria tho country is gonorally lovel, covorod with brush, grass and oaetus, interspersed with ranohes and a few small towns, agricul ture and stock raising being tho indus trios. ShopbordB with droves of goats and herds of horses and cattlo aro seen occasionally, and they livo fat all yoar on tho range with but littlo attention. Victoria, the capital of tho State of Tamaulipas, is a town about the size of Walhalla, and is a vory protty place iu dood. I Sanana, orango and other tropical growths aro s,eon ovorywhore ovor it, giving it a tropical appearance. While tho sun is vory warm thoro during tho day, tho evenings and nights aro always cool aud a nico hroozo is ovor stirring, and thoro being vory little rain fall, thoro is not sufllciont moisture to causo decay of vogotahlo matter, consequently it is very healthy, which cannot ho said of many othor tropical towns. Tho parks aro beautiful, laid oil' in walks among luxuriant trees and tropical shrubs and Howers. Fuchas, oleanders and roses in groat confusion perfume the air. From Victoria down tho country fast hocoinos lower, tho brush gets douser, tho heat becomes gl oater and tho grass ?B thick all along, and in tho windows and doors of tho section houses dozens of parrots aro BOOU ; some pot badgers and oc casionally a monkey is noticed. Conleys aro seen with herds of horses and cattle, all in good condition. Wild game abounds, such as deer, turkoy, wild guineas and many smaller animals, and rivers full of fish run through it. Tampico is a city of about 7,000 in habitants, situated on a hill four miles from tho Gulf, on tho P?nico river, and ocean vossols can come up tho river to tho city sineo tho jetties were put in, as tho river is wide and deep. Tho rivers aro full of canoes laden with tropical innis, precious and dyo woods, skins, honoy and other produce which is ex ported from Tampico. A passenger train leaves ovory" two hours for La barra, a point on tho (Juif co'ist, at tho month of tho river. Faro is 12> -lonts. There aro baths thoro; a wide sandy beach, covorod with sea sholls of all sizes, colors and shapes imaginable, and on one side tho grand, boundless old Cult wars and. lashes its waves fcrover, which is a beau tiful sight to an inland dweller. Many vessels aro at Tampico all tho timo loading and unloading froight and passengers, which givo lifo to tho city. Tampico is tho homo of tho parrot. They aro raised and sold by tho thou sands and thoir chatter is ovor bearii. Wborevor you go lhere, bo c ."? ovor so poor, ho can have a pot parrot At this season of the year tho rivor .morally rises and backs water up aro iu d tho city and very largo ugly crabbs a ; every where around tho edge of tho water, marching along sideways. They are a comical sight. Very truly yours, JAM KS F. lt KA un. If yon have any disease duo to impure or impoverished blood, likoscrofula, salt rheum, dyspepsia, or catarrh, you should tako Hood's Sarsaparilla and be proudly cured. Hood's Pills are easy to take, easy ti? operate, ('uro indigestion, billiousness. 2.R)C. Tokecna Items. TOKKKNA, S. C., Augusts.-Mrs. J. A. Patterson spent last wcok with relatives and friends in Anderson. Miss Macie Mooro and brother, of Now Hope, woro tho guests of Mr. lt. A. Mooro and family, of Snow Creek, Satur day and Sunday. Mrs. Eva Cleveland, of Gieonvillo, is spending sometime with Mr. A. W. Tan nery, of Return. Mr. C. T. Phillips and Mr. P. ll. Isbell went to Anderson last Wednesday. Tho many friends of Mr. J. II. Mooro will bo saddened to learn that he is so ill as to bo beyond medical restoration. Miss Flossie Pike, of Conneross, has been visiting Miss Emily Compton, of Snow Creek. Mr. W. M. Sullivan and sou, bullier, havo returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Greenville county. Mr. T. P. Singleton, of Mount Tabor, accompanied by Mr. J. T. Singleton, of Novotta, (?a., was among friend* here Sunday. Tho Sunday school at the baptist church at this place is in a nourishing condition. Mr. J. H. Zachary, tho champion brick maker of this section, is making ample preparation for another kiln. Tho school at this place is gelling on fairly well, considering so nundi rain. Your humble scribe, accompanied by 'Squire C. T. Phillips, visited tho latter's farm on big Heavordam last Thursday. Mr. J. < ). Simmons, who has control of tho farm, is one of our most enterprising farmers, as shown by his crops. Mr. anil Mrs. A. G. Harper, ol" Seneca, spent Sunday at tho Tokecna "hotel." Mrs. H. K. King is building a nice residence near hero. Hi 1.1,1 K J'AXN'ISTKK. High living, if you koop af if, is apt to tell upon tho livor. Tho things to pro vont this aro Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pol lots. Take ono of these little "Pelloto" for a corrective or a gentle laxative three for a cathartic. '.1 hoy're thc small est, onsiest to lake, pleasantest anti most natural in tho way they act. They do pm manen! good. Constipation, indiges tion, bilious attacks, sick or bilious head ache, and all derangements of tho liver, stomach and bowels are prevented, re lieved and cured. -. - Mt. Tabor Items. Mr. TAUOH, S. C., August?.-On last Wednosday night a gale S trink our sec tion. Considerable damage w>?8 done to crops, which, however, aro looking unusually good at prosont., There will bo an all-day picnic at Mul lin's Ford, on Tllgaloo river, August 16. Lot everybody come and bring some thing good to eat. Mr. M. P. Singleton and sister, Miss K, (J. Singleton, were called to. Hie bedside of their brother, Kev. W. lb Singleton, who is not oxpeeted to live many days. His many South Csioiiuu friends will bo grlovcd to loam of his serious illness. Mr. S. M. Singleton, of Anderson, accompanied by his two little daughters, visited his father, Mr. J. W. Singleton, of Itotroal, last week. Mr. John Singleton, of Forsyth county, Georgia, accompanied by his sister, Miss bia Singleton, visited friends and rela tives in tho Mt. Tabor section Inst wool:. Wo hopo thoy will come again soon and stay longer. Hov. ./. F, Singleton was in our burg Saturday while on his way to Townvillo. Wash Oglosby, a colored mau, died last Thursday of fever. Wash was an honest darkey. A protracted mooting will begin at Mt. Tabor next Saturday. We hope it will bo a success and accomplish much good. SAM no. In catari hal Inflammation, in chronic displacements common to women, where thoro aro symptoms of backache, dizzi ness or fainting, hoaring-down sensa tions, disordered stomach, moodiness, fatiguo, etc.. tho trouble is surely dis pelled and tho suu'oror brought, back to health and good spirits by the uso of Dr. Pierce's Favorito Proscription. It's tho only medicine for women's peculiar ail ments devised by a regularly graduated physician -an experienced export in this special Hold of practice, and sold through druggists. Its sales oxceed the combined sales of all othor medicines of its class. THE EXCELLENCE OP SYRUP OF HOS ls duo not only to tho originality nud simplicity of tho combination, but also to tho care and skill with which it' is manufactured by soientifio processes known to tho CALIFORNIA FIO 8YRUP Co. only, and wo wish to impress upon nil tho importance of purchasing tho truo and original romcdy. As tho genuino Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIO SYRUP Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist ono in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other-pari ties. Tho high standing of tho CALI-, FOUNIA Fio SYRUP Co. with tho medi cal profession, and tho satisfaction which tho genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of fumilles, makes the nnnio of tho Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of nil other laxatives, as lt nota on rho kidneys, liver nud bowels without irritating or voaken ing them, and it does, not grlpo nor nauseate. In order to got its beneficial effects, please remember tho name of thu Company - CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, ?ol. LOUISVILLE. Ky._NEW YORK? N. Y., bet urn Hons, RKTURN, S. C., August 10.-Tho crops in this section aro looking lliio. It con tinues to rain, and tho heavy wind and rain we had on August 3 did muoh dam age to corn, cotton and molasses cane. Tho (?range picnic at Oakway on Au gust <1 was very interesting. There were about live hundred noonie present. Able speeches were made in bohnlf of tho GraugO by Hov. J. M. McGuiro, Hon. E. E. Vernor and W. M. Brown. In tho afternoon Mr. Vernor was requested to make a political speech, and, of courso, ho couldn't refuse Ho mado an elo quont speech, lie was heartily applauded. Mr. W. M. Brown followed. Ho mado an ablo speech. Thoir views seemed to bo the sumo politically. Wc regret to chronicle tho death of our friend and neighbor, Mr. John B. Moore, of Return, who died on August 0, aftor a lingering illness of two months. Ho was born Dooomber 14, 1822. On December ll, 1815, bc was happily married to Miss Martha Ann Myers. To thom woro born ton sons and ono daughter-Mrs. M. J. McGuflin, of Toxas. Niuo children sur vivo him. His wifo preceded him niuo years and niuo months. Mr. Morgan was one of our best and oldost citizens. His example to tho world cannot be excelled for truth, morality and soborncss. A fow days before bis spirit took its Hight ho lifted his voice and said, "I am waiting 4o goto ray everlasting .homo above." His body was laid to rest in tho Rotura burying ground at 5 o'clock Tuesday evening. Ii. J. M. W. F. Cleveland, an employee of tho boo Cotton Mills, Greenville, and Miss Minnie 1). Wright, aged 16 years, a daughter of Suporintondont l.W. Wright, of tho Sampson Mills, eloped Sunday afternoon last and were married. Cleve land was arrested Monday morning on a warrant issued by Mr. I. W. Wright charging him with abduction. Tho bride's brother indorsed tho bond of Clovoland, securing his release. Tho only objection urged by thc girl's father is ber youth. .-4*^ Democratic Mass Meeting. A Democratic mass mooting has been arranged to bc hold at Walhalla Court House on Monday, August 15, 1808, beginning promptly at 10 o'clock A. M. Candidates for Govoruor and other Stato offices, and also for Coiigrcssnnu for Third District, will bo present and address thc voters on tho political issues of the day. Thc public cordially invited to attend, so that an intelligent choice can bo exercised at tho ballot-box in tho coming primary elections, C. K. D. BUHNS, County Chairman. s. V, STRIRI.INO, Soorotary. George W. Hosier, a well-known en gineer on tho Southern Railway, was shot and killed at Stirling, Ga., on Tues day, by a man named John Burns. ELECTION TICKETS Ker State and County Officers printed on good paper, in first-class stylo and in any quantity. Apply to CoURlKli Jon Ol I K K. ANNO UN OEM EN TS. FOB JUDGE OF PROBATE : 1 hereby announce mysolf a candidato for Judge of Probato of Goonoo county, subject to the choico of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. 1). A. SMITH. FOR SUPERVISOR : Thc many friends of J. M. II CN NH; HIT respectfully announce him as a candi date for tho office of County Supervisor of Goonoo County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in the primary election. The many friends of NATHANIEL Pim.I.irs hereby announce him as a can didate for tho office of County Supervisor of Goonoo County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic primary election. Thc many friends of MOBKS L, CAN T?O:!,i, respectfully announco bim ns n candidato for County Supervisor, subject to the action of tho Democratic primary. The many friends of JOHN V. STHIH I.INO announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party In tho primary olcction. Tho many friends of ANDHK.W BK.ARDKN respectfully announco bim as a candidato for County Supervisor, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party In the primary election. Tho many friends of HON. A. LAV hereby rosnoctfi:1 announce him ns a candidate for re-election as County Su pervisor, subject to tho choico of the Democratic party in tho primary elec tion. FOR TREASURER : I respectfully announco mysolf as a candidate for the office of County Treas urer, subject to the action of tho Demo cratic primary. W. Gi.nm no K Wurra. The friends of W. A. DlI.WORTll re spectfully announco him as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, sub ject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. The many friends of J. R. KAY re spootfully announce him as a candidato for County Troasuror. subject to tho ac tion of tho Democratic Party in tho pri mary election. The many friends of J. II. BARNETT announce him as a candidate for County .Treasurer, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary olcction. Tho many friends of L. O. DAVIS an nounco him as a candidate for County Troasuror, subject, to tho action of tho D?mocratie party in tho primary election. Tho many friends of OsOAII HAKHIS announce him as a candidate for County Troasuror, subject to tho rules govoming tho Democratic party. The many friends of NOAH.W. GRANT respectfully announce him as a candidate for County Troasuror, subject to tho ac tion of tho Democratic party in tho pri mai y election. The many friend:; of THOMAS HI ult ic spoctfully announce him as a candidato for ro-olcotion to the oOlco of County Troasuror. subject to tho decision of the Democratic party in the primary election. i FOR CONGRESS : We ? IT? hu roby authorized to announoo HON. QKOKOE. JOUNSTOMK, of Nowborry, aa a candidato for nomination to tho Fifty-Sixth Congress, from the Third Congressional Dtatriot, subject to tho notion of tho Democratic party in tho primary olootiou.' I announce to tho votora of tho Third Congressional Distriot that I am a candi date for ro-olootiop to CongroBs, aubjeot to tho rulos of tho Domocratlo party of South Carolina. A. C. LATIMRU. j JULIUS. E. ROUOB, of riebens, ia ro spootfully annouucod as a candidato for nomination to thc Fifty-Sixth Cougross, aubjeot to tho rules of tim Domocratlo primary. FOR A?IHT?R: Wo aro authorized to announoo J. P. KRKSE nit a candidate for County Audi tor, subject to tho notion of tho Domo oratio party in tho primary olootiou. I horoby announoo myself as a candi dato for County Auditor, anbjnot to ??ha choleo of tho pooplo in tho primary oloo tiou. R. S. RUTI.KDOE. Tho many friends of J. T. ASIIWOUTU respectfully nnnounoe bim as a candidato for Auditor, aubjeot to tho action of tho De moe i;it io party in tho primary elec tion. Tho many friends of J. ED. SIITON announoo him as a candidato for County Auditor, 'subject to the aotion of tho Domoorat?o party iu tho primary oleetion. Tho many fHonda of J. O. ADAMS re spectfully announce bini aa a candidato for ro-oleotlon to tho oilloo of Auditor, subject to tho action of the Domocratlo party. FOR THE LEGISLATURE : Tho friends of MA.lOIt S. P. DENDY announce him as a candidate for tho Legislature; subjoot to tho action of tho votora of tho Democratic party of Oeonoo county in tho ensuing primary olootiou. Tho many friends of JOHN L. SMITH announce him as a candidato for House of Representatives, subjoct to tho aotion of tho Domooratio party in tho primary election. I horeby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to tho IIouso of Rep resentatives, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. E. E. VElWEIt. Tho many friends of W. M. BROWN respectfully announce him as a candidato for tho IIouso of Representatives, sub joot to tho action of the D?mocratie party in tho primary olootiou. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA TION : 1 robpootfully announce mysolf as a can didato for County Superintendent of Edu cation, subject to tho action of tho Domo oratio party in the primary elect ion. ' JOHN L. MCWUOBTRB. Tho many friends of W. H. BARKON respectfully announce him na a candi dato for County Superintendent of Edu cation, subjoct to tho action of tho Domo oratio party in tho primary oleetion. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for rc-olcotion to tho ofllco of County Superintendent of Education, subject, aa horotoforo, to tho will of tho pooplo oxprosacd in tho Domooratio pri mary. V. F. MARTIN. FOR TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS :T Keowoo Township-T. M. Kclloy, T. A. Grant, Roubon T. Whitmiro, J. T. Miller, W. N. Todd, John B. Beaty, J. R. Rogora, W. E. Nimmons, W. P. barker, Elijah Sanders, Warren J. Kcown. Seneca Township-L. O. Phillips, J. T. Long, J. T. Reid, John Myers, J. L. Miller, T. H. Strlbling. Wagner Township-F. W. Piopor, J. I). 1 shell, F. II. Williams, B. F. O'Kclloy, ,M. R. Garrott, S. H. Snead, C. H. Whit miro. Conter Township-J. L. Roedor, T. 1). M.-rott, 1). J. Morgan, W. S. Pritchard. B. J. Marott, Robert M. Cain, C. W. Hayes. Whitewater Township-J. L. Talloy, Jesse Lay, Jr., J. B. Welch, Josiah Hol den, 1). E. Nicholson, D. 1). Alexander, A. P. Barton. v Chattuga Township-J. S. Callas, K. B. Frotwoll, J. E. Orr, A. J. Hunter, Martin L. Phillips. Tugaloo Township-D. A. Dickson, J. R. .Iones, G. J. Ramsay, W. A. Houoa, Thoa. A. Spencer, W. P. Cleland. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W&lhullb Select School Will enter upon it? Sixth Year, Mon day. SEPTEMBER 6th, 1808. Tue school room lins boon romodoled and is much improved in point of con vonionco and comfort. The limited number of pupils rccoived and tho attainment of tho best results in school work, make it desirable that all arrangements for tho admission . of pupils bo made before tho oponing of tho session. As to hours, courses of study, tuition rates, and other matters of interest to parents and guardians, full information will bo given by . MISS KATE J. STECK, Principal. August ll, 1898. ' 32-40 Master's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, I COUNTY OK OCONKK. j IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. PURSUANT TO DECREE OF THE AFORESAID COURT, in thc caso mentioned bolow, 1 will oller for sale, to tho highest bidder, at auotion, in front of tho Court IIouso, in Walhalla, S. C., on MONDAY, tho nth day of Soptombor, 1808, being Salesday, be tween tho logal hours of sale, the tract of land bolow described: Franklin G. Power ot al., Plaintiffs, against Seneca Manufacturing Company et al., Defendants. Ai.i, that certain piece, parcel or tract of laud, situate, ?ymg and uoing on both sides of Connoross Crook, at what is known as High Bridge, in Oeonoo County, South Carolina, adjoining lauds now or formorly bolonging to Kzokiol Cox, Tur nor Sloan, Poggy Crooks, estate of Jos. Mooro, catato of John B. Sitton and others, and being tho samo convoyed to M. W. Coleman ny John C. Cary and H. W. Jordan, and known as Taylor Falls Place, containing one hundred and seventy-two (172) acres, moro or loss, and being tho tract of land purchased by defendant, Seneca Manufacturing Com pany, from tho defendant, Matthow W. Coleman. TERMS : Cash. Purchaser to pay ox tra for papors. J. W. HOLLEMAN, Master Oeonoo county. August ll, 1808. 82-36 Citation Notice. STATE OK HOU'l tl CAROLINA,} OcoNKK COUNTY. I IN THE COURT OF PRC HATE. By E. L. Homdon, Esq., Probate Judge. WuKliRAS, James Bryco hus made suit to mo to grant him letters ol ad ministration of tho personal estate of and olfeeta of Morgan H. Bryco, deceased, Those are, thorefore, to cite, and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of tho said Morgan II. Bryce, decoased, that they ho and appear boforo mo, in tho Court of Probate, tc be held at Walhalla Court House, S. C., on Saturday, August 20th, 180:', after pub lication thereof, at il o'clock in tho tore noon, to show cause, if any they havo, why tho said Administration should not ho granted. Given under my hand this 2d day of AugUHt Anno Domini 1808. / JXJ. ? E. I,. II ERN DON, ] lt.fy. [ Judge Probato for ( - .'-.) Oeonoo county, S. C. Published on tho 1th day of August, J80S, in tho Kooweo Courlor and Oeonoo Nowa. Dissolution of {Partnership. NOTICE is hereby jd von timi; the part nership horotor'<>o existing between I the undersigned iu tho planing mill and I lumber business beti this day- huon dis-1 solved by mutual cousent. August 10th, 1808. J. C. SHOCKLEY, 82-85 i C. W. PITCHFORD. rill IE Township Hoard of Commission JL ors for PulnskI Township will, at tho road on Cantroll Mountain, on the 22d day of AuguBt, 1808, at ll o'olook a. m., lot tho contract, to (?nish grading tho now road around Cantroll Mountain. This contract will bo lot at tho risk of YYi T. Davis, a fornior contractor. Plans and sp?cifications will, bo oxUibitod at timo and placo of lotting. J. W. SIIEEOR, Clork County Hoard. August ll, 1808. 82-83 Sheriff's Saler BY virtuo of sundry oxooutions to ino directed from the oflico of tho Clork of Court of Common Pleas for Oconco County, South Carolina, I will soil, to the highest bidder, at pabilo outcry, within tho lognl hours of salo, on Sales day in Sopteuibor uoxt, in front of Wal halla Court TlouHO, tho following de scribed real ostato, to-wit: Two lota in tho town of Walhalla, known ns Nos. 0 and 10 of tho Court Houso lots, adjoining South Broad street and lands of White and othors. Also, four lots, Nos. 48, 10, CO and 51, of said Court House lot?, adjoining South Boundary, College, Doidriok and Church streets, containing oacli one-fourth of ono nero. , Also, tho ono undivided one-half into rost of D. Bioinami, deceased, in all that pioeo, parcel or tract of land known ns No. 13 of tho Falls tract of tho Gorman Sottlomont Sooi'.y's lands, containing 103 acres, moro or loss. Also, ono two-story warohouso, situato on tho South sido of track of the Bluo Kidgo Railroad in tho town of Walhalla, and bounded by C'.tharino street on tho East, - Iioviod on as tho proporty belonging to tho catato of Diodriek Biomann, do coasod, at the suit of F. W. Wagenor & Co. and othors. TEEMS : Cash. Purchasers to pay oxtra for pnpors. W. W. MOSS, Shorii? Oconco County. August ll, 1808. 32-35 Flouring Mill. rilHE WHEAT GROWERS of Oconoo JL county aro notified that tho Flour ing Mill at High Falls, S. C., has boon put in lirst-class running oidor and with ontiroly now bolting cloths and a compe tent miller. Its customers aro highly pleased with both quality and quantity of Hour turned out. Patronago solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. S. P. DENDY, Attornoy. 31-35 j vj ? jj TU (j ' i ' Send your hoys and I IV j girls out of tho county " to sonio far-awny town """^""^^Bfir*" for an education. Seneca School in ?til? Pince. Complote High School Course. Instruc tion in Music when wanted by pupils Vocal as well a/4 Instrumental. BOAH!) CHEAP. SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER: 5, 1S08. For information call on .1. l" ESKEW, L. 1. and B. S., Principal, 31-30. SENECA, S. C. Walhalla High School "Parsimony toward education means liberality toward crime." "Tho battle of Waterloo was fought at Eton." Tho victories at Manilla and Santiago woro gained at Annapolis and West Point. THE SEVENTH SESSION . . . Of tho Walhalla High School bogins September 12th next, Students prepared for lifo or college. Discipline kind, hut linn. Building to bo mado moro commodious, convenient and comfortable. Tuition absolutely free durlny public tenn. Town unusually healthful. Church facilities unsurpassed. Board in private families reasonable. Common-sense methods. A bio assistants will be oni ployod. Desire to teach your girls and boys. Thorough work. Chonpost terms. Call on or address .JAS. M. MOSS, Principal, 31-3? WALHALLA, S. C. LIVERY, FEED '% SALE STABLE. Don't Fail . . . . . To call on mi! when you want anything in this line. T. E. jj WALHALLA, S. C. H. C. BUSCH, DEA I. EH IN Staple & Fancy Groceries FRUITS AT ALL SEASONS. Cash <?r barter for Poultry ami Eggs. Bakery furnishes Frosh Bread and Cakes. ?-? RESTA 11 RA NT uti?"' bunches served at all hours. . 1-21-08-ly W.H.REEDER. U P-TO-DATE GROCERY STORE. Boots, Shoes - AND - General Merchandise. ft 17 ' Porsonal Attention to Customers. .1-21.08-im ratono liver; and Sale stables, SENECA, 8. O. I. D. FlNUANNON, X'KOI'UIKTOU. ? Fancy toaras and vehicles at nil tlujoa, day or night. Trieos reasonable 4-21-08~ly. -DEALER IN Furniture of all Kinds, CofDus mid Cnskots. jg^" Piicos to suit tho times. ??*?<8 4.21-08-ly WARREN PRIESTLEY, "' TUB Ii AKBKU. FOR FOURTEEN, YEARS WAL IIALLA'S TONSORIAL ARTIST. Prompt and satisfactory work at his] Parlors. 4-21-08-ly VS \ v ? Special n Bargains! WISH TO CALL THE ATTENTION I OF THE PUBLIC TO A FEW SPE0I?L - THAT I HAVE TO OFFER. Ladies' Undorvosts from 5c. ap?ceo up. Mon's Laundriod Shirts from 50o. apioco up. A lot of fino Table Damask, both white and colored. Shoes of all colors, stylos and prices uta groat reduction. My stock of Groceries is now com plote. Have you tried Iloint/.'s Piokling Vine gar ? Tho best on tho niarkot. 1 havo now besidos a nico lino of Clocks and somo bountiful Silverware that I givo away to cash purchasers. 1 will guarantee polito and prompt at tention to all. Thanking all for past favors and solicit ing your futuro custom, respectfully, C. M. NIELD, In tho Kaufmann Opera House, next to J the Post Office July 21, 180S. k k k k ii is tlie Tiine For war on Fruit! Have you seen our now mothod of scal ing tho cans, jars and glasses. If not como in and lot us show it to you. Wo guarantee to show tho best and oheapest way you over saw. Any kind of vessel is used and no top or rubbor is needed. Don't Forget That wo aro still soiling medicines, ?fee, a littlo choapor than any ono else in spite of the war tax. SENECA, S. C. Now is the Time i ; Now is the time to sow JBM**^ Turnip Seed. buy your 49jg * sood of mo if you want (\ Fresli Good Sood. 1 havo " thom in bulk. Lunney's Drug Store, Seneca, S. C. Civil Engineer and Surveyor. - >-< A LL CIVIL ENGINEERING or SUR VEYING business offieiontly executed. Ordors left with Jaynos A ."dudor will re ceive prompt attention. RXSI'KOTPUI.I.Y, I, H. HARRISON, Walhalla, S. C. February, ad, 1808. ?-lyr. h GENKRAL HANKING BUSINESS. Doppsits rocoived, Exohango Bold, Col lections promptly made. 4-21-98-1 y _ ' . --THU GENERAL BANKING BU81NESS .DONE. -44 . Exchango sold, Colloctlous promptly mudo. J. W. STRIRL?NG, 1 ; <L21-98-ly Gasldcr. BOTOUbi W. H. IE IQ S TIS ll, Mannaor. Popular Summor and Winter Robol't. Special attention to tho comfort of guests. Commodious Rooms. Elogaut Faro. 4-21-08-ly o-oo I oo-o WE liavo bought out tlioT. E. ALEX ANDER Stock of Goods and oxpcot to .??.n..? ??COST FOR Jj ^ JJ all oxcopt Grocorios, for tho next sixty days. j Don't fail to como and got ??OIUO of I tho Bargains hoforo they aro geno. VHKY RKSIM-'.OTKUI.F.Y, f.j. SCHRODER & COMPANY. February 21th. 1808. SEE MY GOODS. A BETTER LINE I HAVE NEVER HAD ON EXHIBITION HEFORE. 1 havo Lawn and Calico at 20c. por pound. Shirt Waists from ;l,r<c. to Toe. Corsets from 25c to $L50. Latest Novelties in Holts, 2f>c. to fiOc. A boautiful Lino of Ladies' Gloves arjd other articles needed to complote ladios' toilettes. Be Sure and Give Me a Call. Respectfully, E. J. HUNNICUTT, Seneca, O May 2(5, 1808. 21-21-ly COME PRACTI CAL EXTER U 0 i 5 o u <H ? P fi 8-fl 0) (il 4 ti ft 0 ?* m t\ a v a FOR ^ NSECTS ^ c/i KINDS. DRUGS, Pure AN" Fresh. _;_.. w E carry a select stock of Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, (Jandy, Cigars and Tobacco. All Druggists' Sundries. Anything not on hand will ho ordered on short notice. Proscriptions Carofully Com pounded Day or Night. Yours respectfully, J. W. BELL. February :!, 1808. ? Received Since le WT A M Supply ol Mette*, i Beautiful Antrat ol Stationery. ?}ploin<licl A?Nortment; of I Joli* and To o til XJvii?He? lind fi Ijot of CJoiriba. PERFUMERY AND SOAPS OF ALL SORTS. .CIGARS, TOBACCO, CIGARETTES AND A NICE ASSORTMENT OF PIPES. Call at Reid's Old Stand if you want to buy from D. B. DARBY. .lune 80, 1808.