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Till-:AIKEN' SCat'ETZENPEST. i ( iloar; J. H. Thorpe, iiO, barrel of tlour; ' K. A. .Snmuier, 20, suit .of clothing; CUCAHLR* E. K. DItAYTOX, Ihlltor AIKEN. S C„ APRIL 21. The Edgeileld Chrohlele says: The „, (okii council of Johii4tou has uaeseil Cirntid Parade Fireworks. Targe* | jf. Ludekeus, Jr M 1H, 1k>x of tobacco; a resolution directing fchat tish ponds Sliooi ing—Cavalry Tilt, ami Various Fred. Vogt, 17. ea*e Rhino wine; be abolished and that the guano Other Amusements, all Coiicludtnx John Htaul»es, 17, silk umbrella; H. houses Ire moved out < »t the corporate with a Brilliant ISall. j Hahn, 14, box cigars; Otto Sommer, 14, box cigars; li. F. Wyman, 13, The Aiken S -hiiotz -it hnveoften ex- I lift v» n SnlMcrlption Hates six luontlui, 41.0*. If yw.U.&i »ix montlt. Advertising Hates lasvrtiou, 41.00; each subsequent SO sent*. Obituaries at regular rates of ad vertising. To Correspondent*.—All limits. Hut the guano houses are on the It; ilrosid land and the Railroad company we understai d has declined to move the guano h >uses from the er d ‘js t. ; keg beer. The contest among the Schuetzcn tioos must be aocuiupunied ' tb commuiuca- by the true name and address of the writer in order to rvesive attention. Rejected communica-. dona will not be returned unless stamps for j rainieiio twines, j.i return postage are enclosed. desired. At 11 o'clock the procession was formed in trout of tlie Park Avenue ; a9 to w j 10 W ould be king this year was Hotel in the following order: Edge- an interesting and exciting tme in Riciimond Hussars, | ^ Our Country has Nothing to Cain by an English anti Russian War. Much has been recently said about the gsiu that the United States would make from a war between England and Russia, but upon an examina tion of most of the important interests i»/olved, we fail to see how any thing else than misfortune can result to us. In the first place, reference is fre quently made to the privateering that Russian citizens will carry on against Rritish Commerce; and it is suggested that an extra Session of Congress lie called to change the present navi gation laws, so as to allow our people to quietiy get possession of the RritisU merchantile ma rine. Now lias it ever occurred to such persons that in Isob, all of the promi nent European Nations abolished pri vateering, and bound themselves nev er to revive 4; and in the three great wars that have afflicted Europe since that time, in which Austria,Germany, France, Turkey and Russia have been Involved, no attempt was made on the part of any one of them to issue a letter of marque? And is it not un reasonable to suppose that after the ftotuul outbreak of war, England would permit Russia to repudiate her treaty obligations of 18oG; and that pbe would recognize her letters of jtiarque? It is far more probable that England will regard every privateer as a pirate, and as soon ns captured, hang him to tho yard ariq. Russia cannot dq much in the way of repri sals, as England will certainly have practical control of the Seas. At the flnjt qutbreal^ of war sl|e will block ade the entrance to the Baltic and lllack Seas, and also the few Russian ports in Siberig; and the Russian pruisers will hav e n° ports, at which fo get coal and supplies. It is true that Russia may arm a few swift steamers, and give them a status in her regular navy as cruisers, but where she can keep one such ves sel afloat, England can keep twenty, pod fhe *1 f .ft of Russia’s few will tp short. In a war with England, Russia’s navy will be valueless. As to the inereased value of otir breadstuff; we have on hand now a purpluq twice as large as ever before, and it is quite possible that England geline to pay foe our grain any Ivance in price, as she can Australia. The South cannot be refitted, as qur cotton will be de pressed in price, and our crop will prsbably fetch $75,000,000 less than it Would have done In time of peace. Again to meet the cost of war Eng land will have to issue a large block of new consols, estimated at not less Rian £30,000,000 (or $100,000,000;) all of which will be taken at home, at pbout 94 per cent, by investors, who will return to this Country an eqnal amount of United Slates Bonds. This will drain us of that much gold, pr its equivalent in products. On the whole we can see no benefit that can result to us from the war, but much that mqy be detrimental to pur interests. We ape too closely pnited with Europe by bonds of Com merce, to reap benefit by any exten sive war that necessarily disrupts all Intimate rpgular commercial inter- poume. field Rangers, German Fu-silier Baud, Clinh Rides, hmond Academy Cadets from Augusta, Edisto Rifles, and next carriaires in which were seated, the Aiken, Augusta, and Charleston Sehuetzeu Kings. Presi dent Alexander Melehers and ev-Pres- ideut Heins of the Charleston Schuet- nteresting and exciting consequence of the close shooting at the king's target. Fred. Vogt won by scoring on the target 19 points. Tlie Sciiuetzeu thereupon assembled in force and to the strains of del ight- ful music the march was made from the shooting grounds to the dancing hall, and in the presence of the large crowd there assembled the new king slgnia of amid A Dispatch from Berlin, of the 19th }nst., says it is reported that the na tives of Hermit Island in tlie Pacific- Ocean, ten miles northwest of Cape Horn, have eaten the crews of two German merchant vessels, and that Rismaj-k 1ms sent the gunboat Hyena to punish the offenders. A more ap- I ropriate name could not have been selected for a man-of-war bound on sqch a tpjssion. view. Then followed the Charleston, Au gusta and Aiken Sciiuetzeu Clubs. I he whole procession was under the command, of President Henry Halm of the Aiken Scluietzen, who rode at the head of the procession upon a large black horse. After marching through the principal streets of the Town, the procession wended its way to the .Schuctzenplatz, where the companies were soon drawn up in line in front of the dancing hall, where they were greeted by a eon- course of citizens, which included ladies from Charleston, Augusta and Aiken. Mr. Walter Ashley, the ora tor of the day was then introduced by President Htfhn. Mr. Ashley wef- comed all present in the name of the Shuetzen, and delivered in admira ble style a very neat and appropriate- address. He said we should strive to imitate the pleasure-loving Germans who set ting apart a brief period in the springtime for merry making, adhere io the customs of their fatherland. He impressed upon his audience the fact tliat a brief relaxation from the cares and duties of business life and par ticipation in such innocent outdoor amusements as were afforded by a test were beneficial, not only to heath, but to the more energetic perform ance of business thereafter. He al luded to tlie pleasant intercourse which had always existed between the citizens of Augusta and Aiken, and in this connection said: “We may well say, Come brothers, come, let us now be merry together,” for it is meet that those who have stood by us in the days of adversity should re joice with us when the golden light of prosperity surrounds us.” He paid a glowing tribute to the memory of Mr. Clias. Spaeth, of Augusta the f. u ider c.f both the Augusta and Aikcii Schuetzen Clubs, who during the past year has passed away to his eternal home. In allusion to Charles ton Mr. Ashley said: “We welcome the visitors from old Charleston, the city that has given to South Carolina so many of her most illustrious sons, and whose German citizens have ever been ready to respond to the call of the State of their adoption and to laydown their lives, if need be, in her defence.” His welcome to the visitors from the North sojourning in our midst was in every way a felicitous one, and he concluded with these E atriotic sentiments of the late Ben [ill: “Raise high tlie flag of our fathers, let the Southern breezes kiss it, let Southern skies reflect it. heroes will die for it.’^ ^ouOiernf Tom Hamilton", the colored Beau fort representative who so bravely Stood by Ihe Democrats of the Wal lace House iq 187G, has through the instrumentality of Senator Hampton, !>eeu appointed a Railway Postal Clerk between Charleston, S. C., and Jacksonville, Fla. Gkn’Ekal Grant is reported much better, but nevertheless the cancer is there eating away all the time. He may live for months, but tlje doctors are confident that their diagnosis, of Rie disease is correct, and that his Recovery is impossible. THE BALTIMORE BAZAAR. Immediately aftef Mr. Ashley’s speech, Mr. Alex. Melehers, In behalf of the Charleston Schuetzen,addressed the Aiken Schuetzen in German, pre senting to them a handsome bronze clock. In reply President Hahn thanked the Charleston Schuetzen for their good wishes and their beautiful gift. The speaking having been con- eluded, a bountiful collation was partaken of and the next feature of the day was a tilt between the Rich mond Hussars and the Edgefield Rangers. This was much enjoyed by all present, especially our Northern visitors. The Rangers score was 21G points the Richmond Hassars 170 points. In consequence Orderly Sergt. H. A. Adams, Sergt. G. B. Pat terson and Private J. E. Atkinson, of the Rangers, captured the first, third and fifth prizes. Messrs. Tur ner Thomas, Sandford, Gardner and J. Thomas, of the Hussars, were awarded the second, fourth ami sixth prizes. Capt. J. A. Butler command ed the Rangers, Lieut. Bryan Cum mings the Hassars, and Col. J. O. Clark was in command of the Rich mond Academy Cadets, thirty-seven in number, the strongest organization present in the parade. The day was spent in dancing, shooting and many outdoor amuse ments on the platz ground. Chinese day fireworks were sent up at 4 o’clock. This was a new feature and attracted much attention. Tlie following was the result of the team shooting: Richmond Hussars, points 71, prize, silver pitcher; Palmetto Rifles and Edgefield Rangers, points, each G7, prize, silver castor and silver syrup stand; Clinch Rifles, points 66, prize, silver pickle stand; Augusta Cadets, 5.'), and Edisto Rililes, 19 points. No prizes given to last two companies. The prize ottered for the Press, was Mar- ?d the cat e making some appropriate and pleas ant remarks. In the evening the large dance hall was brilliantly illuminated by Chinese lanterns, and the music of the splen did German Fusilier band soon an nounced that the bull had commenced, and the lloor was quickly occupied to the extent of its capacity by the votaries of Terpsichore. At half-past nine the display of fire works commenced, under the direc tion of Mr. Win. Turnbull, embrac ing balloon ascensions, wheel rockets, sky rockets, different colored lights and a variety of other beautiful dis plays, all of which at forded intense delight to young and old #like. The Schuetzen ball of 1885 was cer tainly a most brillaint allair, and our German fellow-citizens have reason to feel pleased at the gratifying success, which has attended their entire pro gramme forjthe Schuetzeufest of iSNo. Excursion trains from both Charles ton and Augusta were furnished by the accommodating management of tlie South * Carolina Railway Com pany, which contributed in no small measure to the brilliant success of the festivities. CHA KLESTON < <)LLECTOKSHIP. (lie Effort to Exclude Polities from Charleston Custom House. Washintox, April 18.—A South Carolina delegation, which called on Cleveland to-day, raised a novel [mint in the matter of the distribution of Federal patronage. The delegation consisted of business men from Charleston, representing the commer cial organizations of that city. They were accompanied by Senators Hamp ton and Butler, who, however, were only present to introdue them, taking no part in the interview further than that. The spokesman of the delega tion informed the President that the Congressional delegation of South Carolina had endorsed Mr. A. H. Mowry for the position of Collector of the port of Charleston. This they called to protest against They said that in their opinion the time had come when politicsshould be separated from important Federal positions of this character, and they wanted the good work of reform inaugurated in South Carolina. They said tlie duties of the office required a man thoroughly in formed in commercial rather than political matters. For the place they recommended Capt. Legarc J. Walker, a business man. The two Senators stood by and heard the severe things —— Jtm m OCTPVtiy* pom'iy;.,,.-. saying a word in reply.. Previous to going to the White House the dele gation had a similar talk with Secre tary Manning. Both officials recog nized the importance as well as nov elty of the points made and argued, and said that their recommendation would have the fullest consideration. This msdleiae tonics, and Worn TAX NOTICE. Fleming&Bowles THE 1C .. 3turn, snd all who Hehes sod P the Appetite, Nerves—in ' Clean thee It doee not TONIfl I pare TreeUbli bn peculiar U prodace constipation—all otXrrlm mtdicxnci do. . Euzabkh Ba kee, Wi* “I have to Uvaa. Sllmnlntrs Muscles snd actetootl, teeth, cause headache, or MJterTnm medicine* do. Mflwaa- zxbxth Banin 74 Farad! Ave., Mfli sars. under date nf J£c. 26th. 1884: need Brown’s Iron BtUenrSnd it has I h&Thtf enr r e. Apo cur com rjte xion to nij child] nark cro more than a doctor to me. haviuc cored me of the weakneee ladiee have in life. Also cored me of Liv er Complaint, and now toy comrtsiion is dear and good. Has been beneficial to mj children.” Genuine has above trade mark <>d crossed red line* on wrapper. Take BO other. Made only by SHOWN CHEMICAL CO..BALTIMOKE, MD. Ladies’ Hand Book—oeefol and attractive con taining list of prises for recipes, information about coins, etc., given away by all dealers in medicine, og Trailed to any address on receipt of So. stamp. JamcsA.Stothart, GRANITE VILLE, - - S. -DEALER 13 DRUGS, CHEMICALS PERFUM ERIES, TOILET SOAPS, HAIR BRUSHES AND JlGARS. THE—- Best of Paints and Oils constantly kept on hand* Our White Lead is the best and we kelp all • kinds of Cdtors. very THESE GOODS ARE ALL BOUGHT FROM TllE MOST RE LI A RLE DEA LEES, The Stock is frequently replenished so that they are always fresh. Our prices are reasonable, aud we will be glad not only to serve-Our friends of Graniteville, but of tlm entire sur rounding Country. James A. Sxothart. Wedding) C "VVOTICE is hereby given that the -Ln TAX BOOKS of Aiken County will be opened for the collection of the First Installment of Taxes for the fiscal year 1N84 at the following times and places: Ward’s Township, at Wilson Gun ter’s Friday, May 1st, 18n5. Chinquapin Township, at Jacob Kneeee’s,|Saturday, May 2d. McTier Township, at Jones’ Cross Roads, Monday, May 4th. Giddy Swamp, at J. G. Sally’s, Tu esday, May 5th. Hopewell Township, at John Hut to’s, on Wednesday, May Gth. Rocky Grove Township, at il. A. Sally’s, on Thursday, May 7th. Rocky Spring Township, at H. D. Ott’s, on Friday, May 8th. Tabernacle Township, at Kitc-h- ing’s Mill, Saturday, May 9th. Schultz Township, at Hamburg, on Monday, May 11th. Millbrook Township, at Martin Holley’s Mill, Tuesday, May 12th. Windsor Township, at Windsor T. O., on Wednesday, May 13th. Shaw Township, at Hatcher’s Cross Roads, on Thursday, May 14th. Gregg Township, at Vaucluse, on Friday, May 15. -Gregg Township, at Graniteville, on Saturday, May 16th. Aiken Township, at Aiken C. H., on Monday, May 18th. Aiken Township, at Aiken Court House, Tuesday, May 19th. Aiken Township, at Aiken C. H., on Wednesday, May 20th. Gregg Township, at Madison, on Thursday, May 21st. Gregg Township, at Langley, on Friday, May 22d. Hammond Township, Hunkinson it Page’s Store, on Saturday, May 23d Silverton Township, at" Silvertou Academy, on Monday, May 25th. Silvertou Township, at. Ellenton, on Tuesday, May 26th. Sleepy Hollow Township, at Rouse’s Bridge, on Wednesday, May 27th. Millbrook and Sleepy Hollow Town ship, at W. J. Woodward’s Store, on Thursday, May 28th. At Aiken C. H., Friday, May 29th. At Aiken C. H.. Saturday, May 30. The usual penalty of 5 per cent, on one-half will be added to the amount already charged to each Tax-payer who fails to pay the First Installment during the Month of May. The levy is as follows: -Successors tc J. L BOWLES l CO. W E keep the Best Furniture f< the money. kecp aI1 the NOVELTIES. 'YY^'E keep all the latest STYLES. w stock. EHULLELGD I1UCGM1T!! 3 E carry the largest and finest For State purposes... For County purposes. For School purposes. P* mills. .10'., mills. Total * on the dollar’s value of taxable prop erty. J.E. MURRAY, Treasurer Aiken County, S. C. Office of County Treasurer, Aiken C. H., S. C., April 1, 1885. Reliable Fire Insurance. TTTE have the following specialties T T in stock all the time;— REVOLVING BOOK-CASES, All Sizes. FOLDING BEDS, All Styles and Sizes. FOLDING & INVALID CHAIRS, INSECT CASTORS, Keeps ants out of sideboards iw.a safes. “THE BKDETTE,” The nicest thing for summer ever put on the market. FURNITURE POLISH, Makes old furniture look new. o UB AND Chamber Sets Are Simply Immense! 2^“Call and see us, or write for Cata logue and Price List. The Palace Furniture Store !! I 840 Broad St. - - Augusta, Ga. Fine Cotton Seed. D UNCAN’S MAMMOTH PRO- lific Cotton Seed makes a larger yield than any other variety, as will be shown below: DESCRIPTION. Duncan’s Mammoth Prolific has -GO T Twciit)-*FiveThousand Dollars Raised |V)r Ex-Coul'cdcrate Soldiers. Baltimore, April 15.—The bazaar for the Confederate relief fund, which has been open in this city for tlie past ten days, closed to-night. It was in every way successful, and yielded over $25,000. The money is to be invested by the treasurer, ‘and Ihe interest devoted to the relief of needy ex-Gonfederate soldiers. The principal |s to he added to from time to time by variqijs means until a suf ficient sum is raised to endow an in stitution which will be a refuge for destitute men 'yho *‘vyore the grey.” The Columbia Register says: W. P. Curtis was shot and killed in 1|t ‘ Ca tawba Hotel at Lanoaster, last .Sun day evening, by Cnarles Emanuel, of Jleunettsville. The shooting was the result of a dispute concerning the loss pf twenty or twenty-five dollars by Emanuel, when the two men were in Wiunsboro together recently, and Emanuel accused Curtis of having taken tlie money from his pocket. Curtis was employed In the ice fac tory in this city about three years ago, and afterwards kept a Market street bar-room, in which business he made 6 had reputation. He was subse quently employed in the ice factory won by Major Theodore Dehon, the general travelling agent of the News and Courier. Thus ended the first days festivities which were participated in by a large crowd, who enjoyed every thing with out confusion or accident. Thursday, 10th of April and The Second Day of the Schuetzen, dawned as auspi ciously as the preceeding day, and by 10 o’clock the platz was resorted to by a large number of pleasure-seekers. The day was spent in dancing, shoot- ng, bowiing and strolling about the beautiful and shady grounds of the platz. The following was the result of the shooting: THE CREEEMOOR OR CITIZENS TARGET W. W. V/illianis, points 86, prize pat ent loeking-chair; Mc-Bee Williams, 84, china tea set; Dr. B. H. Teague, 83, clock; 8. H. Holley, 75, one dozen silver knives; 1). .Sunken, 74, one bar rel of flour; Major Dehon, 72, one half dozen silver knives; H. F. Warneke, 71, box cigars; Jordan, OS, silver cup; G. Von Oven, GG, one-fourth of a dozen jockey shirts; \V. B. Bischoff", Go, fifty cigars. SCHUETZEN RING TARGET: Henry May, 99 points, prize, one lounge bed-; H. Thees, Sr., 90, folding rocker; H. F. Warneke, 87, one large album : A. Brenner, 87, one dozen silver knives; H. Thees, Jr., 84, one barrel flour; E. A. Somer, 81, one-half dozen silver knives; D. Sunken, 80, The Caucus System. Camden Journal. We deeply regret that Senator But ler, for whom we have the highest re gard and respect, both as a man and a statesman, should have suggested or fathered any such system of appoint ing Federal office holders as that adopted by the caucus plan. 'We equally rejoice that Senator Hampton refuses either to indorse or partici pate in any such system. We have carefully looked into the matter and so far we have been unable to dis cover anything in it save a shirking of reponsihility, and in very many cases the appointment to office of men who are not acceptable to their constituents. In saying this we mean to reflect unkindly upon no one, for surely we have no axe to grind in any appointments, but tiiere is a cer tain responsibility devolving upon us which requires a careful scrutiny, and which should not be carelessly taken. The caucus olan bears in it a leaven of swapping and trading, not to be approved of by any one asking for a position, and to check it is a very ma terial matter of interest to us. The plan throws upon each representative a chance, and a power to exchange with his colleagues a weak vessel for a stronger one, provided they can eventually tally or agree. The con sequence is that the load of official duty is shifted, and the dead shot of “you do this and I will do that,” mounts high over duty and tion. obliga- S. Thomatiijr., Bro., 273 King St., Ciiarle? tox » C. Aud make 3 r our selectio 1 £ rom their —beautiful stock of— Watches, Clocks, JewJ r y> Silver and Plated Wa re l —AND— FANCY GOODS IE* GREAT VARIETY. Notice^ P LEASE take notice Vhat the un dersigned will apply the Clerk of the Court of Com mo * Fleas am General Sessions of thin County to grant them a charter j,(Corporating “The First Baptist Chur# 1 Aiken S. C.,” for the purposes forth in t petition for the same nd w 011 111 the office of said Clerk. Lucius CuthbkitG J. C. Browne, T H. B. Burckiial1 er » I. M. Hendrix, . C. K. HendersoNi J. W. Moore, D. F. McEwen, D. W. Seiglkk, W. H. Markers, i Andrew J. J3uRou irAI - TKK - March, 1885. ** ft • ■ ft ^ V. ft 1 E t Charlotte, N. C., where it is said he 1 ken, 5, silver cup; .1 it. morpo, o, illed a man, but escaped punish- cast * rif l lick,es i B. Biselioff", 4, fifty muut. Rend our special otler in another column, and call and subscribe for This Aiken Recorder. one box cigars; John Staubes, 76, sil ver cup; E. Sommer, 74, one-fourth dozen jockey shirts; Gehrken 74, fifty cigars. schuetzen centre target: H, F. Warneke, 3S centres, prize, a parlor desk; H. May, 24, one large clock; Otto Sommer, 9, large rocker; H, Thees, Sr., 8, one-fourth dozen sil ver knives; E. Sommer, 8, one barrel flour; H, Hahn, 6, one clock; E. A. Sommer, G, one box cigars; F. Gehr- J H. Thorpe, ;4, cigars TARGET of honor H. F. Warneke, points 26, , handsome clock; Henry ConcealcMl Weapons. Pickens Sentinel. Tlie Courts and the Press of the State are waging a vigorous cam paign against the convenient pistol. It is rapidly assuming the appearance of a war of extermination. They give no quarter and take no excuse. A woman in the witness box at Barn well made a scathing, laconic and truthful criticism on the practice of carrying concealed weapons, when she said : “M3’ husband does not car ry a pistol; ho is no coward.” More legislation on the subject will be asked for at the next session of the General AssenibH-. Mr. Davie, of Chester thinks that the present law against concealed weapons is suffi cient, but lie thinks there should be in each 00111113’ a sworn attorney, whos Q duty it should be, to prosecute all offenses against the penal stat utes and fines imposed. Mr. Davie will introduce a bill to this effect next winter. He proposes for the 00111113’ attorne3* to prosecute all cases in which the punishment does not ex ceed tliirtN’ da3*s in jail or a fine of one hundred dollars; and will also pro pose to reduce the offence of t-ariwing conceal weapons to the jurisdiction of Trial Justices. FOUNDRY, Machine and Boilef* Works -AND- MILL AXD ENGINE HOUSE. SUPPLY *1 ’ Manufacturers and De^ iers 1U Engines and Mill Machine/T• Boilers and Piping ady a R Kinds o 1 Fittings! Shafting, Pulle\’s, Hangers; Boxes, etc., in stock ‘ or Prompt Delivery. Rev. A. Coke Smith. Edgefield Advertiser. This distinguished preacher de lighted and edified a large congrega tion in our Methodist Church on Sun day night last, on his way’ from the Quarterly Conference at Mc-Kendree’s, over which he had presided. The latter part of his discourse was devot ed to the temperance cause, and his words were noble, burning, convinc ing, {Kturingfortli spontaneously from a great soul full of Christian grace, and hope, and love, and longing. This young man fights tlie good fight with a high and holy* inspiration. His crown is already safe at the hand of 1 his applauding fellow men. In ! end, it will be no less safe at the hands : of his loving God. £3r*General Agent in Geou Carolina, Florida and for Korting Injectors a zen Jet Pumps—the bes? npfc 3 0r 4m, South Alabama Ad Vaudu- made. sive shops r^rAVe have the most extern in the South. Repairing Promptly T Done. 1014 to 102G Fenwick AUGUSTA. - - G| dSTTelephone No. 27, itet, EORGIA. Siberia Ott’s Insurance Agency, AIKEN, S. C. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,) Office of Comf.-Genekal, v Columbia, S. C., April 1, 1885.) I CERTIFY that SIBERIA OTT, of Aiken, Agent for The Georgia Home Insurance Co., of the State of Georgia, Norwich Union Insurance Co., of England, Home Insurance Co., of New York. Has complied with the requisitions of the Act of tlie General Assembly, entitled “An Act to regu- es'not Trfcorporate<V 1 TH r: llie° Afa’te South Carolina,” and I hereby li cense the said Siberia Ott, agent aforesaid to take risks and transact all business of Insurance in this State, in the County of Aiken, for and in behalf of said'Companies, x [SIGNED.] \V. E. SIDNEY, Comptroller General. Persons wanting Reliable Insurance will please call. These are old and reliable companies, having no supe rior in amount of capital, or in char acters for fair dealing. SIBERIA OTT. Insurance License. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,) Office of Comp.-General, [• Coltmbia, April 1st, 1885,) I CERTIFY that Messrs. MIXSON & CO., (It. M. Mixson and A. P. Ford,)of Aiken, Agents of The Spring- field Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Hibernia Fire Insurance Co. and Factors & ’1 raders Insur ance Co., have complied with the requisition of the Act of the General Assembly, entitled “An Act to regu late the Agencies of Insurance Com panies not incorporated in the State of South Carolina,” and I hereby license the said Messrs. Mixson & Co., agents aforesaid to take risks and transact all business of Insurance in the County of Aiken, for aud in be half of said companies. [signed.] W. E. STONEY, Comptroller General. DISSOLUTION OF COPART NERSHIP. Aiken, S. C., March 29, 1885. Tlie copartnership heretofore exist ing as “Drayton & McCracken,” as owners and publishers of The Aiken Recorder, is hereby dissolved, the interest of Mr. John E. McCracken having been purchased by Mrs. Jessie E. Drayton. JESSIE E. DRAYTON, JOHN E. McCRACKEN. I assume the obligations and con tracts of The Aiken Recorder, and the said paper will be managed, and edited as heretofore, by Col. Charles E. It. Drayton. JESSIE E. DRAYTON. April 7, 1885. large stalks, long limbs, leaves very broad, of dark green color; bolls very large, some six inches in circumfer ence; seeds large, white, gray or dark green; strong, spreading roots; four to five locks in boll; lint long, lustrous, creamy white; thirty-five choice or fifty’ average bolls will make one pound seed cotton. This cotton has long, deep, spreading roots, which give it wonderful power of resisting drought, and, consequently, rust. It is not beaten out by wind or rain; hence, I claim that it is almost absolutely drought-proof, rust-proof and storm proof. It yields from twenty to fifty per cent, more than any’ other. It is well adapted to either upland or bot tom. Easily picked; a hand can pick fifty’ per cent, more in a day. The following is the resufi^B thir teen test plats grown on th^^Bposi tion grounds at Atlanta^ Harden, supefiutendeut a^vulture for the Exposition. William T. Hhrden’s plat was the only one planted in Duncan’s Mam moth Prolific Cotton seed. The other plats were planted in the best itn- S roved seeds that could be had, viz.. ones’ Long Staple Prolific, Ozier’s jjjilk, etc. Read the result: \ ' Pounds William P. Harden, (Duncan’s Mammoth Prolific) 606 Han sell 505 J. W. Warren 483 Colonel Lyons 478 Mr. Woods 412 Mr. Head 416 Col. C. B. Howard 464 Col. T. C. Howard 462 P. B. Fleming 354 J. G. Johnson 364 M. Stokes 386 Mr. Sloan 377 Mr. Austin 339 This was certainly a fair test, as the plats were each one-half acre, and the same seasons, as they .were adja cent. This cotton is endorsed by the fol lowiito? gentlemen: Hon. J. T. Hen derson, Commissioner Agriculture, Georgia; Hon. S. E. Cockrill, Arkan sas; Hon. L. F. Livinston, Georgia; Hon. George L. Walton, Louisiana; and five hundred others. Highest yield per acre, 6,590 pounds seed cotton ; highest yield per acre in 1884, 1,089 pounds lint cotton. Mr. Magregor, of Dallas, Ga., pro duced on one stalk in 1884, two pounds seed cotton, which matured 118 bolls. I have about 150 bushels of these very fine seed, selected with a view, to planting, which I am selling for One Dollar per bushel. SPECIAL Opeu Until June 14, 1885. THE AIKEN RECORDER. Thankful to the public for its grow ing appreciation of a journal con ducted with a view to the best in terests of our County and State and desirous of still further iucreasing its circulation and thereby its use fulness, the Manager has deter mined to make the following Special Offer for the next Sixty Days: SPECIAL OFFER. From now until the ,14th of June all new cash subscribers will be furnished The Aiken Recorder upon the payment of 75 cents, until the 1st of January. 1886. 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Arrive Charlotte (U).. 6 10 NO. 47, DAILY—MAIL AND EXPRESS. Leave Augusta (A) 5 65 P. X. Arrive Columbia (D) 1026 P. X._ NO. 17, FREIGHT WITH COACH A1S TACHED—DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS. Leave ColumVia 6 45 Arrive Charlotte ^ 410 SOUTHWARD. daily-tmEUiiland . I-LJVttvv i/iiaixutte (*7)..NT.. Arrive Columbia (B) 5 15 P. Leave Columbia (B). 5 26 p. Arrive Augusta 9 38 PR NO. 48, DAILY—MAIL AND EXPRESS. Leave Columbia (D) 6 15 A. X. Arrive Augusta (A) 10 30 A. X. NO. 18, FREIGHT WITH COACH A* TACHED—DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Charlotte 5 10 A. X. Arrive Columbia 3 85 P. X. CONNECTIONS. Train 17 makes close connection at Chester for Lenoir, Hickory, and all C. and L. Stations. (A) With all lines to and from Savannah, Florida and the South, and Atlanta, Macon and the Southwest. - (B) With the Atlantic Coast 131Mi and South Carolina Railway from a to Charleston. (C) With Richmond and Danville Railroad to and from all points North and Carolina Central Railroad. (D) Connect with the W. 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This offer will be good until June 14th, and all old subscribers liquida ting their arrears to date will be entitled to tho same privilege. CHAS. E. R. DRAYTON, Editor and Manager. Aiken, S. C., April 14, 1885. SEASON 1885. Excursions up the Ashley TO THE GARDENS AT MAGNOLIA-ON- THE-ASHLEY! It is generally conceded by travelers that a Southern Trip is incomplete unless it includes a visit to the an cient “City by the Sea”—Charleston, with its quaint architecture, historio reminiscences and beautiful surroun dings. During the months of MarcA— J and April the beautiful Gardens at Magnolia, and many other historio ami attractive spots ou the Ashley River, are well worthy of a visit by the tourist passing through Charles ton, as well us by its citizens. In order * that all may avail themselves of this opi>ortunity at very little expense or loss of time in making the trip, the South Carolina Railway Co. having the exclusive privilege of landing passengers at the Gardens, will, as heretofore, conduct a Special Passen ger Train Service between Charleston aud Magnolia Gardens via Ten Mile Junction and Lambs, with a steam ferry crossing the Ashley to the Gar dens. Commencing March 9th, Trains will leave Line St. Station every Week Day, during the season, on the following schedule: GOINO- A. M. it Leave Charleston 10:00 Leave Ten Mile Junction. 10:16 Arrive Magnolia Wharf. .10:30 ** Arrive Magnolia Gardeus.l0:45 “ RETURNING I*eave Magnolia Gardens. 12:31 P. II. Leave Magnolia Wharf. .12:46 “ Arrive Ten Mile Junction 1.00 “ Arrive Charleston 1:16 “ Fare for the Round Trip only $1.25; children betweon 5 aud 12 years of age 75 cents. Excursion tickets can be purchased at auy time, on application to agenfc at Charleston Hotel, or Line St|M$ Station, Charleston. Those desiring to extend their trip up the Ashley will have an opportu nity of doing so. On returning froin the Gardens will be found at Magno- la Wharf the steamboat '•Young America,” on which excursioRlsts can visit other interesting polnlt on tho Ashley, iucludiug the Mines and Works, retn city by later trains. ] saving Lambs at 1:35 p Arriv’g Charleston 2:10 Extra fare on the trip $1; children 50 ce John B. Peck, D. C. Allen, G Jog. W. White, U i ' ■•j-w