Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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XlESCiUmoX OK TDK TORX.VDO. As the tornado novr.BTreeps onTard In its courso it ris«s and falls with a series of bounds, and with a siraying motion, describes a zigsag eonrsc, now forming a chain of loops and again shoeing off on an obtuse angle, Tarring In tbs speed of it* forward motion, which may be anywhere from ten to thirty miles an hoar. At the same time it is rapidly whirling on its axis in the opposite direction from a screw, or the hands of a clock, the air rerolring around tho vortex necewjr.rily attaining a speed of several hun dred miles au hour. First widening, then contracting, now bounding above tho tree tops, and again descending to sweep the earth bare of every object within its reach, tho aerial monster surges onward. The largest forest trees, mere playthings in its grasp, aro plucked up by the roots or snapped oil like pipe-stems; substantial buildings aro first crushed like eggshells, then caught np in tho vortex and tho debris carried somotiince for miles before it is thrown off by centrifugal force, and falls by gravitation, anywhere, everywhere, as soon as released from the monster’s grasp. It is difficult to accurately describe the tor nado’s appearance and work, even for those woo havo been .eye-witnesses, or who have personally passed through the horrors its coming brings. 'While accounts differ as to its appearance cad behavior as witnessed ffoin different points of observation and under different ciroumstanoc-s, all sub stantially agree that it is cone-shaped, its motion rotary, that its apex resembles fire and smoke, and that vivid lightning and heavy rainfall usually accompany it. In Jraro instances electricity, in the form of St. Elmo's fire, will produce tho vortex, and a white, steamy cloud will follow. It will bo observed that tho form of the tornado cloud is nicely illustrated by the “proof plane” used in teaching natural philosophy. The small end of tho plane is most heavily charged with electricity, and the nearer it approaches to a perfect point the greater will be its accumulation ; a high tension is caused and the electricity must escape by some conductor. So, in the tornado cloud, tho smaller the point or stem, the greater the force exerted when it meets the earth. SUN'S DISTANCE UKO-VI TUB BARTH. The latest suggestion, end that of which Dr. Ball speaks most hopefully, is to pro ceed by the help of the small planets, of which 240 are now known, revolving round the son between Mars and Jupiter. The larger of these, under favorable conditions, ■come within about 70,000,000 miles of the earth, and their movements admit of being measured by taking stars as fixed points— tho distances of the stars them solves being too great to be productive of any important error. An observer placed near tho Equator, who take^tllS*bcaring8 of one of these small planets in the evening as soon as it can be distinctly seen after its rising, and again shortly before dawn, has in the meanwhile been carried thousands of miles by the rotation of the earth, and will see a con siderable apparent change of tho'position of tho planet in relation to the selected stars. This change is partly duo to its own motion, but chtcily to the parallactic displacement arising from tbs rotation of the earth, and the consoqnen* displacement of the ob server. The amount due to each of these causes may be ascertained, or rather that due to the motion of the planet itself may be estimated, by careful arid repeated measurements of its place in relation to the stare among which it passes. Dr. Ball names two planets, Victoria aud Bappho, as lending themselves particularly to this method of research, which has already been pursued with hopeful results ; and he con fidently erpects that before the occurrence of the next transit the problem of tho solar distance will have been solved within the thousandth part by the aid of the minor planets. Already, ha thinks, the last esti- ment of 1.12.700,000 miles is not likely to be erroneous to the extent of 300,000 miles. CAUTIOX TO FAT A1EV. The other day a black but educated dai- 1 ev in Thomson, and with a flexible con- icnee, forged an order o:i several of the j csincss men of that town, but without i luccess. At hurt he presented one for pay- j ent at the store of Mr. D. F. Irving, and it the bottom was written: “Be sure to let im have it.” The McDuffie Journal con- ludes: “For a moment Mr. Irving’s eyes ested pensively on the brass-mounted ountenance before him, then be told Gain- e could either go to jail or he would pro- ecd to let him hhve it according to the or- er. Gabe chose the latter, and for the ext twenty minutes the whiz of the wagon i , hip and the lamentations of Gabriel rose igh above the rush of traffic and the din f trade. Gabe has disappeared from our iid.it, but the memory of Lis career as on ducated freedtuan wilt always remain. Ell Perkins thus addresses himself to the uthern planter: Your cottoq seed ginned ut of 7,000.OX» bales of cotton will make 1,000,000 barrels of this splendid foo<l. leretofore you have thrown away this pure egetabie oil—this healthful article of food, ud shipped down mineral Is pork and lard rom Chicago and Cincinnati in its place, our colored people have thrown away ood food and bought and transported from La North bad food. Professor Chandler, ur foremost chemist, tells me that cotton ed oil is more healthful than lard or pork, four oil crop, properly harvested, would e worth half as much as your cotton crop. 11 Southern Em ope and Aiia will use it if ou havest it right. They have in the Southern States, in op- ration or in course of construction, 191 cotton factories. This outnumbers by 27 allthecotton factories in New England out side of Massachusetts, and exceeds by 1G the number in that State. The figures speak for themselves, anil give an outline of wiiat the South is doing in the way of be coming her own producer, manufacturer and consumer. Senator Edmunds has written a card, thanking his Kepubliean brethren of the Senate and asking to be relieved of the Presidency of the Senate. The Republi cans have agreed to make Senator Anthony the caucus nominee. D. F. McEwen, Diamonds! Watches'! Jewelry!! XU w GOODS! LO WEST PRICES! -:o:- AGENT FOR Standard American Watches, (Every watch warranted to give per fect satisfaction to purchaser.) Mabie, Todd & Co.’s Gold DPIEUnTS I Dr. Julius King’s Combination Spectacles! (The best—an immense assortment in store; I am enabled to suit parties by mail, when Inconvenient to visit the st ore.) The largest and best stock of Jew elry ever brought to Aiken. Goods all marked in plain figures and only one price asked. Personal attention given to watch- work. Fine and difficult work solic ited at prices of National Jewelers’ Association. PRICES REI>UCE1>. KOBT. D. WHITE MARBLE —axd— mm wsuks \ PLANS FURNISHED. ALSO mom RAILINGS. 107 Meeting Bt., cor. Horlbeck’s Alley, Charleston, 8. C. IT STANDS AT THE HEAD. iTfHTt UBMT X MMHHIia ) DOMESTIC. y; ' • v -v V r "-.VG. • -ir. ‘ r jV '-: 3, fk. The 3Iodel Machine -OF THE DAY, BECAUSE It is the simplest! The lightest running! And the most durable! -Machine Ever Made!- ROBT. POWELL, Agent, AIKEN, S. C. Fat men resolutely bent on bringing down their weight should read the report of Dr. Vulpiau ou tho causes of the digestive disturbance which was tho origin of the malady to which the Comte do Chambord succumbed. Tho Conut, it must bo re membered, was in bis early days thrown from a horse, with tho twofold result of laming him and destroying his nerve. He was unable in consequence either to walk or to rido; and having exhibited a taste and oven a passion for hunting, be caused rides to be cut in tho forest of Frohsdorf, along which, driven in a carriage, he was ac customed to pursue his game. This, during the last few years of his life, was tho only form in which ha took exercise ; and as a natural consequence ho became inordinately stout. He had recourse to Bantiagism ; aud the dietary system ho adopted had the effect —os he first and Dr. Yulpian afterward believed—of bringing about tho condition of stomach which at last killed him. “Some four or five years ago,"says Dr. Vulpiau’s report, “the Count, urged by a desire to diminish his stoutness, submitted himself to the Banting system in all its rigor, and in a few months had lost nearly fifty pounds of hie weight. This rapid emaciation had pro duced weakness and at the same time per haps digestive troubles, and several people have told me that that was the case, and have even traced to the same date tho first attacks of the malady.” The immediate effects of severe Bantingism seem to have passed off, bat later on the Count was twice attacked byaente indigestion and was obliged to snbjact hima4f U> sewere teeaftmeot oi^ each occasion. WANTED! Cotton Se«l! Cotton Seed. I 'WILL PAY Sixteen and One-half (lt> l ») cents cash per bushel for 10,000 Bushels SOUND DRY COT TON SEED, delivered to me at this place before the first of November next. Will exchange Cotton Seed Meal for Cotton Seed. W. H. McNAIR, Langley, S. C. RANTED. C OTTON-SEED OTTON-SEED OTTON-SEED OTTON-SEED I will pay sixteen and one-half (IffCj) cents cash per bushel for 10,000 bushels of Sound Dry Cotton Seed, delivered to me at this place before the First of next November. I will exchange cotton-seed meal for cotton seed. J. L. TOOLE, Graniteville, S. C. PORTRAITS! A BELGIAN ARTIST in Aiken for his health offers to make life- size CRAYON or Pastel Portraits for 125.00, and half life-size for .*10.00. Also Flowers, Landscape and Genre Pictures to order—any size. Parties having small pictures of any kind can have them enlarged to any size and style at one-half the usual price. For further particulars, address L. G. BEATSE, “Oran jo Gkjvc House,” Aiken, 8. C. S. STELLPTG -WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN- GROCERIES. HAY, GRAIN -AND- H. IQ, XT OIR SI No. 510 Broad street, and 509 Ellis strreet. Augusta, Georgia. C2TAgent for Guano, and special attention given to the sale of Cotton. OTTO F. WIETERS, WHOLESALE GROCER AND DEALER IN LIQUffiS, CIGARS t TOBACCO! Role FLOUR fie agents for I. T. and J. G. FROST’S celebrated SELF-RAISING JR, and THORN BROTHERS’ celebrated BUTTER CRACKERS. ^-Office and Salesroom 181 East Bay; Warehouses, Nos. 108, 110, 112, 114 and 116 East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. WULBERN & PIEPER, -WHOLESALE GROCERS AND DEALERS IN- PROVISIONS 5 167 and 160 East Bay, i, TOBACCO, AC, AC. CHARLESTON, S. C. THE MEN WACOM! MANUFCTURED BY THE MATTHEWS BROS., fOpposite the Ashley House) - - AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, Which for strength, durability and finish cannot be surpassed. Planters and farmers will find it to their interest to call and examine our work. Improved axle-cutting machine for taking up lost motion without the cost of new axles. Buggies for sale! Repairing of all kinds promptly attended to. Improved hame-string fasteners for sale. Blaeksmithing and horse-shoeing a specialty with us. All work promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed?' THE WINDSOK CAFE, and RESTAURANT, H. jSANCKEN & CO., Proprietors, - - - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. 18)7 BROAD STREET, THIS ELEGANT SALOON, noted for its excellent cuisine and handsome appointments, is now more than ever prepared to meet the wishes of No pains has been spared to make it equal to the best. The died with all the delicacies in the way of Fish, Game and the public. tallies are SUppHcu me i.eueaeien ,ii me y, uj ^ Oysters, together with the finest Meats, Fowls and Early Vegetables, Our Ladies* Department will be fo. nished in this section. The Ladies’ Entrance is next door to the ffank of Augusta. Polite attention will always be a distinguishing feature. Res taurant open Sunday until 9 a. m. Arrivals V*y late trains can always be accommodated. It is the purpose of the Proprietors to cater to the wishes J Ck rarfc 1 x of the most exacting, veriest epicure. We only ask a call to satisfy the tastes of the THE CARPET MARKET! -FROM- Centre to Circumference! Thrills to a new sensation! New pledged aspirants to commercial fame tremble with premonitions of approaching woe. Let us say that their fears are well founded, and competitors in the Carpet Line may well cry out: “Rocks hide us! Mountains on us falfi!” JAMES G. BAILIE TALKS ^ "VrO shadow of “coming events” prepared the way for this revolution in Jlx prices! Unexpected and impromptu, the venerable James G. pro claims his prestige, and prices sink to a level like this: Tapestry Brussels, chosen styles, at 59 cents and up. Body Brussels Carpets, a new lot, at 75 cents. 1,000 Rolls of 3-Ply aud Ingrain Carpets at 20c., at-at-at-at figures for the customer’s private ear. Window Shades in every style, Wall Paper, Dadoes, Friezes, Borders. A Drive in Matting, plain and fancy! A. word to be said! Some news to be told! Carpets to be slaughtered! Jas. G. Bailies Sons Augusta, Ga. 713 BROAD STREET ? Old stand of Jas. G. Bailie & Bro. j ¥alk Ss Murdoch IE^OLsT WOZELIKZS CHARLESTON, - - SOUTH CAROLINA. BUILDERS OF AND Mill -AND DEALERS IN- ENGINEERS’ SUPPLIES! IRON FENCING for Public aud Private Grounds and Cemetery Lots. Park Settees. Estimates furnished upon application. East end of Hasel Street, Charleston, S. C..JP Perkins’ Manufacturing Comp’y, Representing a vast combination of Capital and Resources, presents to the Building Trades a brief notice of their unexcelled facilities for the supply of Building Materials. YELLOW PINE LUMBER. Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mouldings, Stair Work, &c., and Builders’ Hard- WaTO# Special attention Is directed to our thorough arrangement and larg re ca pacity for prompt dispatch of orders. Prices promptly quoted and estimates promptly rendered. Office 516 Oalhoun St., Augusta, T II E BARRETT MANUFACTURING CO. IS NOW PREPARED TO FURNISH NEWSPAPERS WITH FINE NEWS PAPER! When taken in quantities of fifty reams, or over, we will deliver our paper free to any point in South Carolina at 0*4 cents per pound. The Recorder is printed on pajK*r manufactured at Bath, 8. C. We are also pre pared to furnish the trade with BOOK, MAXILLA and WRAPPING PAPER! taF PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPRISE! RAGS! RAGS! RAGS! We will purchase country rags, free of woollen or foreign substances, deliv ered at the null at Bath, S?C., at 1% cents per pound. Address: T. G. BARRETT, President, AUGUSTA, GA. ALVIN R. THOMLINSON, FACTORY IN CHARLESTON. Manufacturer Harness, BRIDLES, SADDLES, Importers of English Dealer in Saddlery, ’HARDWARE, LEATH ER, &c., &c. BITS, STIRRUPS, &c. 137 MEETING ST., CHARLESTON, SC. Yon Oven Bros., PROPRIETORS OF THE Charleston Tea & Coffee Emporium! A FULL line of the Choicest TEAS, COFFEE- and FANCY GROCER IES, at Prices to defy any competition. Satisfaction guaranteed. North East Corner King and Wentworth sts. CSPTry our Celebrated Langtry JAVA—the acme of Fine Coffees. Eg^Samples gratis. Otto Banck, No. 620 Broad Street, - - - - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, (Opposite Telegraph Office,) Has just opened a superb and well selected stock of Domestic & Imported Cigars! Also, all Leading Brands of FINE TOBACCO. Give me a call. BAD, BAD, BAD BLOOD. Some blood is bad because it is poor and weak. Some is Dad because it contains impurities. Some men have such bad blood that the wonder is it does not poison the mosquitoes who come to bite them. v The rich red color of good blood is owing to the iron which is present. Blood which has not enough iron in it is always unsatisfactory. The per son in whose veins it circulates cannot be said to enjoy good health. The efforts of expert chemists to produce a preparation of iron which can be assimilated with the blood have resulted in that perfect preparation which is an important part of Brown’s Iron Bitters. It is the only one which freely enters into the blood. _ It is the only one which accomplishes the desired good. 1 ^ , . u. ■^Weak, poor, thin blood may be made rich and strong, and impure blood may be purified Jiy the use of that Great Iron Medicine, Bjrowrfy Iron Bitters. ^ - ^ W. H. WELCH. LANIER EASON. *WELCH & EASON, IF.A.IMIIEL'X’ GEROOIEHRS, 127 and 129 Meeting Street, S. W. Corner Market, CHARLESTON, 8. C. I W E deal exclusively in FINE FAMILY GROCERIES of every descrip tion, carry an extensive assortment, keep everything you want, sell at astonishingly low prices, guarantee every article we sell, and think we can save you money on your purchases of Family Supplies. Try us and be con- vince'd. ([^'Catalogues mailed free. No charge for packing and drayage. L ucas & Richardson’s ARTISTIC PRIZES! The First of Our Series of Artistic Prizes, $25, will be awarded on December 20,1883, for the Best original comic pen and inh Sketch ! Two inches by Two and a Half. Artists to choose their own subjects and write description below; all drawings entered to become our property; a committee of three competent gentlemen to award the prizes; competition invited from any part of South Carolina. For further information apply to Lucas & Richardson, Stationers, Printers and Binders, 62 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. A. G. C00W0RTH k CO., —^manufacturers and dealers in SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS, WHIPS, &C, Keep constantly on hand a large and well assorted stock of everything in the horse line. We make a specialty of fine work, use the best of ma terial, ami employ the most skillful workmen. dpGoods manufactured to order at short notice. Send for prices and infor mation. 155 MEETING ST. (Opp. Charleston Hotel) CHARLESTON, S. C. W. J. POLLARD, Augusta, Ga. POLLARD, J. L. ROBERTSON, H. N. REID, Aiken County. Anderson County. IRTSON & REID ! COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS! Manufacturers and General Agents for the following Machinery: Xo. 730, Reynolds street, - - - Augusta, Georgia. MKS. N. BRUM CLARK, 810 Broad Street, , - - , AUGUSTA, GA. H AS just returned from New York with a large and carefully selected stock of Milinery and Fancy Goods! to which she Invites j our attention. We have a ftill line of Notions, as usual, aud many Novelties of the season. We have never had so large and varied a stock of Round Hats and Bonnets. We must suit you in price and quality, if you will give us a call. Our new Catalogue of articles kept iu stock will soon be ready for circulation. MRS. N. BRUM CLARK. jeh. Tt. scmsriEi idiet?, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN FIXE WINES, CIGARS. BRANDIES, TOBACCO, MINERAL WA TERS, WHISKIES, GIN, PORTER, ALE, Etc. Agent for Veuve Cliequot Ponsardin, Urbana Wiue Company, Anheuser- Busch Brewing Association. 601 AND 802 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, ASHLEY PHOSPHATE COMPANY CHARLESTON, S. C. SMALL GRAIN SPECIFIC, a highly aninioniated and complete fertilizer for wheat, oats, rye and all small grain crops. ASHLEY ASH ELEMENT, of superior activity and efficiency, a very cheap and excellent fertilizer for small grain, used with cotton seed or stable manure to supply ammonia. ASHLEY ACID PHOSPHATE, ASHLEY DISSOLVED BONE, GENUINE LEOPOLDSHALL KAINITI FLOATS—of highest grade, product of the Due Atomizer. For terms, Illustrated Hand-Books, Agricultural Primers, and’good articles on Floats, Ash Element, Peas and Kajnit, address the Ashley Phosphate Company, Charleston, - - S. 0. ROBERTSON, TAYLOR AM, -AND- Commission Merchants!! 1 and 3 Hayne St., - - - Charleston, S. C. FRED VOGT, D EALER in House-Furnishing Goods, Paints and Oils, Glass and Petty, Varnish and Brushes. All kinds of Cistern Pumps, Roofing, Guttering aud Sheet Iron Work. All kinds of REPAIRING! done^vith dispatch and neatness. Main Street, Aiken, South Carolina. At Powell’s Old Stand! PAINTS AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL. WILLIAM M. BIRD & CO. CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA, O FFER a full line of all the leading brands of White Lead, Ready Mixed Paints, Glass, Colors, Kalsomine, Brushes, Ac., at reduced prices; ma chinery and burning oils a specialty. Agents for Marvin’s Safes and Howe’a Platform and Cotton and Counter Scales, and dealers in Naval Stores, Sup plies and Ship Chandlery. J®~Extra inducements offered to purchasers of the above. Watches and Clocksl repaired. JOHN H. FEAEY, OPTICIAN. JWEIM & ENCRAW Watches and Clock* repaired. HSr* We have a Workman for each of these Departments. _pi 729 Broad Street, Opposite Central Hotel, - - Augusta, Ga. Solo Agent for Diamond Spectacles. Dealer huReliable Jewelry. Also Silver-Plated Ware at the Lowest Prices. CSF’Personal attention to all monogram engraving. Look Out for First and Last Chance. A. P. PADGETT, AG’T, imza-zdisoust, s. a. I OFFER to the Aiken public some of the best brands of Whiskies, Bran dies, Wines, Ales, &c., sold in the United States. I make a specialty of Pure North Carolina Whiskey and Catherwood’s Golden Sheaf Monongahela. have also opened a Restaurant for Fish and Norfolk Oysters, which will be served in every stjTe. N. B.—I have equipped my pool room with a table from the factory of the celebrated makers, Wm. H. Griffith «k Co.; besides a very fine Carom Bolette Table. A liberal share of the public patronage is respectfully solicted. A. P. PADGETT, Agent, Madiso*, 8. C. H, LUDEKENS & SON, ■DEALERS IN- Q Only Perfect Pulverizing Harrow Made. 50 Pollard Champion Cotton Gins, 50 Pollard Champion Feeders and Condensers, 25 Neblett & Goodrich Cotton Gins, $2 per saw; 25 Watertown Engines, 20 C. & G. Cooper Engines, 10 second hand Cotton Gins, $1.50 per saw; 10 Oneida Engines, 5 Krioble Engines, 100 Smith’s Hand Press, Han cock Inspirators, Dean Steam Pumps, Milburne’s Celebrated Roller Breast Cotton Gins, Feeders and Condensers, Conner’s Seed Cotton Cleaners, Shaft ings, Pullej’s and Hangers, Steam and Water Pipes, Fittings, etc. etc. A full line of machinerj T of all kinds in stock and for sale low. Call and examine stock. Be certain to consult us before buying, and save money. Cott’s Cot ton Presses for steam and water powers, Belting, Lacing, Belt Hose, Ac., Ac. Fairbanks Standard Seales. Call and see the largest stock of machinery im i the South. BOLLARD, ROBESafeON ArSEID. FINE, FANCV AND FAIll GROCERIES!! Crockery and Glass Ware, Dry Goods and Notions, / Clothing, Boots, Shoes, &c. Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors, Smokers's Articles! STATIONERY! Laurens Street AIKEN, S. C. The 5, 10 * 15 cts % Store, No 516 Broad Street, - - - - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. One of the Cheapest Stores in the City. W E sell Tinware, Glassware, Crockery, Wooden ware, Brooms, Brashes, Toy Lamps, Dry Goods, and in fact the LARGEST VARIETY OF GOODS OF ANY STORE IN THE CITY, Give us a call when in Augusta. THOS, MEDDf pbopribvob.