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\ i M V A m Am ftn»GR Kxtebcd at th* JPoit Office at AJien, S. C. at second oi&sa matier. ' LOCAL AND SPECIAL. AIKEN. S. G. JULY, 13. 1388, Temperature of the Week. The hiifheHt rajjgeof the thermome ter each day waa as follows; July 6th, 99degrees. July 7th, 95 degrees. July 8th, 95 degrees. July 9tb, 95 degrees. July 10th. 92 degrees. July 11th, 88 degrees. July 12th, 94 degrees. Harrison and Morton, -f'iPjpecanoe, and boodle too We regret to lean that Mr. C. G. <Batterthwaite Is quite ill at his reai- 4ence near Aiken. Rev. S. B. Jones, D. D., of Colum bia, will preach in the Methodist Church on next Sunday Mr. J. H. Beckman baa purchased the vacant lot on the corner of Laur ens Street and Richland Avenue, and will probably bnjld this summer. The Governor has pardoned David Boozer, colorea. man was con victed at the court held in Aiken in burglary and lar- to life i September, 1882, of ceny, and sentenced to lire imprison ment. The Judge, Solicitor and pros neuter joined in recommending the pardon. Bill Weeks, a white boy, who was tried the at February term of the court of General Sessions here, and escaped conviction of rape, is again in tiie hands of the law. He is the party who broke into Mr. Rich's house near Montmorenci, on Sunday last and stole a gun and some cloth ing. On Monday he was captured by Mr. James Wade, near the scene of his robbery, who delivered him at the Aiken jail, where he is now safely confined to await his trial. The <51 thing and gun have heen recovered hy Mr. Rich. The past week has been the hottest of the season, thus far, and we trust jtho intensity of the temperature will not be repeated in 1888. The reports from all points in the South showed the heat to have been unusual. At several points the mercury marked over KK) degrees ou Sunday and Monday—in Augusta raising to 104. In Savannah and Charleston it reach ed 98 and 99 degrees on those two days respectively, and at Live Oak, Fla., 96 degrees. By comparison with our regular weekly table at the head of this column, it will he seen that in Aiken the mercury has been lower than in any othc r place within a ra dius of 150 miles. And ©wittg to the dryness of our climate even the same degree of heat is less u ncomfortable. The New B«pk. The steady growth dfr our towi and the prosperity of ofcr County, to gether with the increasing number of visitors who are attracted here by our unequaled olimate, have caused such an increase in the demand for more extensive banking facilities that a number of our leading business men have felt that two banks would be warranted in expecting renumerative business here, therefore they have undertaken to organize the Aiken County Loan ana Savings Bank. Among the well knows business men interested in the enterprise we may raeulion Messrs. G. W. Williams, of Charleston, John A. North, of Au gusta and W. W. Wooisey, of Aiken County. The incorporators are Drs. T. G. Croft and H. H. Hall, and G. W. Croft, Esq., who have received their commission from the Secretary of Stale to open books for subscrip tion and proceed to organize the bank. As will be seen by the- notice In another colymn, the books will be opemd at Dr, H. H, Hall's drug store on the 17th instant The authorized capital is *50,000 with the right to increase it to $250,000. This bank will not confine its business only to the ordinary routine of de posits and discounts, but an especial feature will be a savings department, and its business facilities will be ex tended to ail the worthy farmers of the County, as a savings bank it will fill a want that has long been felt here, and will prevent the necessity on the part of those who want to save small sums of sending them to Char leston or Augusta. It is the desire of tljose who have inaugurated this en terprise that the stock be distributed generally through the County and not be confined to a few capitalists, so that tiie people from whom the bank will have to make ijjost .of its profits should share in these profits. We learn that Mr. W. M. Hutson and J. W. Ashurst will be connected with this new bank, which will be super vised by an able board of Directors. A handsome two story brick build ing will be put up at once by Mr. Chatfield on his lot at the corner of Park Avenue and Laurens Street, in which the bank will have its quar ters. An important enterprise like this shows that the business men of the State have confidence in the steady progress of Aiken, and are satisfied that money invested here will pay good interest. A Narrow Escape from Drowning, On last Sunday Mr. Rish’s little daughter, a child less than three years pld, while playing in the yard of Mr. Woodward, near Montmerencie, fell into tiie cistern, wliich was uncover ed, and was nearly drowned. Mr. Woodward happened to see tho ac cident, and at once lumped in and saved her. There were about four feet of water in the cistern. Depot at Mon t morencie Into. Broken On last Friday night the depot at Montmorencie was broken into and robbed of a few articles of freight, among them some packages of candy. Upon the arrest of the boy Bill Weeks a quantity of candy simiiiar to that ptolen from the ya<T f'WfpHirr his pockets. _— The Divorce Evil. Savannah News, The marriagelast Friday, the 6 inst. in New York, of two people well known in social life attracted a great deal attention for two reasons. The first was the wealth and beauty of one and the rank of the other, and tiie second was the difficulty ex perienced in getting a clergyman to unite them in marriage. They were married by Mayor Hew- tt at the city hall, and that marriage was of course, a legal one, but they also wanted their marriage solemn ized by a religious ceremony. They are both members of the Episcopal church, and that church does not rec ognize divorce. The groom married an English lady in 1869, and five years ago his wife obtained a divorce from him on the ground that be had violated his marriage contract. Several Episcopal clergymen were asked to officiate at the marriage and they refused. No Episcopal minister would marry them, and they were greatly disappointed. Ministers of the Lutheran Church were requested to perform tiie ceremony, but that church is also against divorce, and they declined. Fiuaily a minister of the Baptist Church consented to per form the religious ceremony for them, and thus, after much trouble, they had tiie satisfaction of having both a religious and civil marriage. It is admitted that Special Foreign Ccrrespo-'lenee. Alfsted, Ger¥aj«y, June 21st, 1888. I have been at my birth place since tiie 18th—two nights, or at least, have been to bed twice, fer we have no nights here at this season and have to regulate our movements by the clock One can see nearly as far by night as by day. As I premised, I will give you a few items about our trip. Nothing particular happened on the way to New York. But from Wash ington on everything was very inter esting. The scenery and general character of the country are so differ ent from what we are accustomed to in South Carolina. We were in New York one week,which.we tbougbt.was ample time to see everything, but when we left realized that we had just commenced to learn what was to be seen. The Brooklyn bridge is very interesting. AVe rode over it in a street car drawn by cable, and conclu ded that it was a big job and very much like the pictures seen of it. AVe walked back, and really I find that I am unable to justly describe the structure. It is a tremendous combi nation ef mechanism and art. New York is a world in itself. You can see all you want. You can go to tiie most attractive churches, or to thea tres with orchestras of females play ing to from two to three thousand people every night. . Our trip across was a pleasant one. Had about 609 people ou board all told. For the last day or so it was very cold, more so than we usually have in Aiken in winter, so we had to use overcoats and blanket?. Mrs. H. and Miss S. were sea sick the larger part of the trip. But they have for gotten all about their discomforts now. One of the most interesting inci dents o? the vo\’age was the experi menting with oil rockets. This is au invention of Mr. A\ r m. AVeissel, sec ond officer of our steamer. This rocket is shaped like an ordinary sky rocket and the oil is contained in a tin can under which the powder is put, to which a slow match is attach ed through a small piece ot wood. The oil can be thrown or sent ofT by the explosion of the powder: Three quarters of a pound of oil will smooth 20,000 square feet of the surface of the water so that a small boat can be man aged. All tiie experiments were sat isfactory. Lieut. AVeissel lias patented his invention in Germany, England and the United States, and told me that they are made large enough to contain 5 pounds of oil. The excel lent effect of the oil on troubled wa ters was most marked, and if it could be used wit h as good effect on defeated candidates I would like to own the right for South Carolina. On the night of the 17th inst., I saw a very unusual sight. This was a rain bow at 11 o’clock at night, of all the 7 clear colors and spanning the heavens. This is a very rare sight, and one of the officers told me that lie had seen it only seven times in all his trips, as the moon and clouds had to be fc in the proper position to one another. I am looking up old landmarks and acquaintances, but many changes have occurred during m3' absense of 30 years. But I am happy to be at my old home, and I see a great many family relics. To-day my brother E resented me with a dish that had een given to our grand father in 1801. Mrs, H. and Miss B. enjoy their sta3’ here very much, and get tired gathering daisies, which grow wild until they are nuisances to farmers. The weather is tin?, hut a little cold. We sympathize with those in Aiken, now probably sweltering in the heat. H. Yellow Fever In Florida- Surgeon General Hamilton, of th# marine hospital service, has informa tion of two deaths from yellow fever in a mild form at Plant City, Florida. There are a number of other cases' Dr. Hamilton is of the opinion that the fever was not frozen out last win ter, but was latent. Florida State authorities have quarrantined against Plant City and have requested the Government to fumigate all mails from Florida. AVashinoton, July 2.—Tho Post master General has telegraphed in structions to the postmaster at Plant City, Fla., to fumigate all mails on account of the reported infectious fe ver there. The soothing and restorative effect of Ayea’s Cherry Pectoral are realized in oil cases of colds, coughs, throat or lung troubles, while its powerful healing qu; litics are shown in the most serious pulmonary disorders. CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED. To the Editor.—Please inform 3'our readers that I have a positive remedy for the above named disease. By its timely use thousands of hope less cases have been permanently cured. I shall he glad to send two bottles of my remedy free to any of your readers who have consumption il they will send me their express and post office address, Rospectfully.* T. A. SLOCUM, M. D., 181 Pearl st.. New York. r* Consumption incurable? ?ad the following: Mr. C. H. Mor- Jewark, Ark., says: “Was down 'Abeese of Lungs,and friends and ucians pronounced me an Incura- isumptlve. Began taking Dr. -'sNew Discoveq^for Consump- air now on my third bottle, and [to oversee the work on my farm, [the finest medicine ever made.” Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio lad It not been for Dr. King’s Ir^covery for Consumption I “have died of Lung Trouble, [ffiven up by doctors. Am uow in |>f health.” Try It. Sample bottle W. J. Piatt’s Drug Store. Wash the perches in the chicken houses with kerosene oil in a thorough manner. Keep down the lice and the fowls will he comparatively comfor table these warm nights. Going to Greenville. Tiie Adjutant General has been no tified L>3 t Gen. Huguenin, of Charles ton, that he will start for the w ilitary encampment at Greenville, July 24th, with the Charleston companies, at 6:15 a. m. ou that day. They will be joined on the way by companies from Manning, Bennettsvilie, Darlington, Florence and Sumter, and will go b3- tiie Atlantic Coast Line. Senator M. C. Butler made a sue' cessful effort on Wednesday last, to have restored to the river and harbor bill the appropriation of $100,000 for the improvement of AVin3 T ali Bay in this State. There was strong opposi tion on the part of the Senate Com mittee on rivers and harbors, but our able representative in his argument made the points so forcible that he overcame all opposition. This appro priation, when properly expended, will greatly benefit the waterways that have their outlet at or near Georgetown, Nobody is hunting a man to fill M. C. Butler’s place in Congress, and the reason is because he is good enough and South Carolina knows it.—licn- nettavillc Chronicle. Co., fcKKX, 8. C., July 5th, 1888. rdance with the require- the Constitution of the Dem- r party of Aiken County, no- ereby given that ou the 4th ^ j. the 24th da3 r of July, 1888, za'primVfy election will be held at the usual ijaces of meeting of the vari es throughout the County, for se of uominating Democra- r dates for the following offices, “Ever5 r person to their notlo .1 as the old womau said when she kissed the cow. Some people still take the huge, old-fashioned, drastic Pill, sim- pl3’ because they never knew the pleasure of taking Chinman’s Liver Pills, a mild pleasant Cathartic. Those who have used them speak franklv of their worth. Sold by AV j pi»m * Co.” Probably Another Murder. Gus Cummings, a colored man of Beech Island, got into a difficulty with a colored woman named Mary Johnson on last Friday night, and, to repel her attack ou him u ith a kuife, jerked up an axe and struck her on tiie head, cracking her skull. Gus tried to settle up the matter wit^ this woman's uncle, but be would accept of no settlement aud caused his ar rest. Gus was lodged in jail on Mon day. He lias served one term iu the State penitentiary. The woman is still alive, but lies in a very critical condition. The Rank of Aiken will Increase Its Capital. A meeting of tiie stockholders of this bank bus been called for the Mtli pf August Ip consider the advisability pf increasing the capital stock to $50,(XX). At present the' capi tal Is only $30,000, which lias been found insufficient for the business. The advisability of adding a savings department will also .be considered. This bank lias heen in operation now for fifteen months, and during that period made a profit of fifteen cent. per Personal. Miss Theresa Marjenboff has gone to Charleston ou a visit, Rjv. A. Toomer Porter, of Charles ton, has gone to Asheville for the pummer. Mr. G. Bradford Ott has gone on a trip to the North to spend a short tvhile with his relatives there. Miss Maggie Mosely will leave Ai ken to-morrow for Orangeburg where she will spend some time visiting friends. Mrs. R&venel aud her daughter, Miss Lizzie Raveuel, have gone to Florence to spend some time with Mrs. Lucas. Gen. and Mrs. A\ r asliburu, and Miss AVashburu have gone to WaihallK for a change. From there they will go to Cashers Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Busch and family, and Mrs. J. F. Albrandt left on AVtdnesday for Hiekor\\ N. C., where they will spend the next few weeks'. Another Murder at Langley. AV r hat seems to have been a willful murder was committed at Langley on Sunday 'ast, the sla3*er and slain It appears that wives was liv- place, about a He had separa- ahout eighteen one The both being negroes, one of RobertOllie’s ing on the Franklyn mile from Langley, ted from this one months ago and was living with of his others over iu Georgia Langley wife, meanwhile, was living with Jim \yoods, one of her other husbands. Ollie had sent word to Woods that he intended to kill him on sight. Op Sunday morning lie came over to Langley to see this wife, and about 3 o’clock in tiie afternoon, while be was standing in the yard talking to £hp woman, Woods slipped into the kitchen, and, going to a win- cop>ri;;llt of foreigners: dow, shot hmi "ith a pistol, infiieting can e jtj zeu coming horn* a wound from winch Olhe died in about three-quarters of an hour. ■Woods theq fl£d. On Monday iqorniug AV’oods was captured by Mr. Thomas Butler, on the Georgia Railway train, as he was attempting to escape from Augusta. Mr. Butler bad suspected him of be- -ing the murderer, Jie was hreught over to the Aiken jail on 'J'uosda\’ l where he is now confined to await his trial. A pleasant dance was given by Mrs. V pi H. H. Hall on last Friday evening tor, could not meet liis friends in Oco- is ft great one, and that it is constant ly growing. Many of the thousands of divorces which"are granted every year in this country are without a reasonable excuse. Homes are de stroyed, families are scattered and the lives of innocent persons are wrecked. There are instances, of course, where a divorce is justifiable, but if divorces could not be obtained there would be a great deal less mis ery and suffering in the world than there is under the present loose prac tice of granting them. Would not tiie divorce evil be less ened if all the religious denomina tions should refuse to countenance di vorces? The Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran Churches are against them, and if all the other churches should disapprove of them, there would, iu all probabily, be a decline in tbe di vorce evil. If people were sure that no church would recognize the mar riage of a divorced person while the fttufcf party to the divorce was living, the majority of those who seek di vorces would bear the annoyances and troubles of their married state a long time before seeking a divorce. And, besides, if the influence of all relig ious denominations were thrown against severing the marriage tie, di vorces would be regarded with much less favor, and, hence, would be much less sought. lutcrnational Copyright, Jt is extremely doubtful if the in ternational copyright bill will.escape eventual defeat as a result of the sav age attacks that are being made upon it on ail sides The Journal of Com merce, Scientific American and other leading journals are bitterly'opposing it, and tiie book sellers and news dea lers have organized against it. The pith of the opposition is found in the subjoined paragraph from the Scien tific American: A bill is now before Congress, and has been passed b\' tiie Senate, hav ing for its ostensible motive the grant of copyright protection to foreign au thors; but it is well understood the real object of the bill is to bring about, by the aid of Congress, a sort of book trust, by* which the price of books will be advanced throughout the country', tiie rich publisher made richer, and the printers ot cheap lite rature driven out of the business, Upder the law, as it stands, only Anierican books can be patented; all others are free and there is no mode by' which the people can be deprived of cheap books, or those who make them deprived of occupation. But, if|- this foreign copyright bill passes, all books can be patented, the rich pub lishers will purchase the patents and put up the prices, and ouly those who control the patents can continue iu business It is urged against the bill that it in substance provides that copyright patents shall be granted to foreigners; they may hold tiiese monopolies for forty-two vears; the assigns of for eigners may also obtain copyrights; all postmasters anil custom officers throughout tjie United S:ates are con diluted ferrets for these foreigners; it is made the 'duty of postmasters to Spy out and seize ail books going through the mails that infringe the if an Amerir e from abroad brings with him a purchased book, it is to be seized on landing, unless be can produce the written consent of the man >vho owns the copyright, signed by two witnesses. Who tiie said owner may be, in what part of the world lie lives, the innocent citi zen must find out as best lie cau, or be dispoiied of bis property'. The State Treasurer of Florida has written to ask Treasurer Bamberg at what price he can purchase for his State $10,000 of South Carolina’s new 4*^ per cent, bonds. Treasurer Bam berg replied that the issue bad all been taken, but that he would try to secure—4/ Yfesffed~fiom parties whose bids for tbe bonds have been accepted. It may' not be gener- erally known that Florida has a big surplus in her treasury, which she is unable to reduce by the purchase of her own bonds, and is therefore com pelled to invest in other securities until her debt matures.—Anderton Journal. Gep. Sherman has wiitten a letter in which he says he has not the least hopes for the election of Harrison. This letter like Ingalls’ recent com munication to a triend in Illinois, was no doubt intended to be private. AVe may look out for another letter soon from the burner of Columbia assert ing posirively that Harrison will be elected. The Northwestern Mutual Fire In surance Company, of Wapeton, Da kota, having failed, the said company has heen stopped from dojpg business iu South Carolina. The movement of the watermelon crop continues to keep the railway men busy. For the next few we.*ks the shipments will be heavy, but farmers are disappointed at the out turn pf thejr crops. AVhile the acre age is somewhat greater than last year the yield per plant is consider ably less. The loss in yield, however, may be recovered in prices as the re turns so far have been very satisfac tory and bid fair to keep up. The Verdict Unanimous. AV Oman’s Sphere. They talk about a woman’s sphere As though it had a limit. There’s not a place in earth or heaven, There’s not a task to mankind given, There’s not a blessing or a woe, There’s not a whispered “yes” or‘‘no ” There’s not a life, or death, or birth, That has a feather’s weight of worth, Without a woman iu it. drenching is the best way roup to fowls, especially [connected with roosting iu quarters, gARD AGAINST THE STRIKE. _always have a bottle of Acker’s Remedy in the house. You tell how soon Croup may jur little ones, or a cold or fasten itself upon you. is a preventive and a few- positive cure. All throat and troubles yield to its treatment. Iple bottle is given you free and Yjnedy guaranteed by H. H. Iruggist. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FOR THE SENATE. Dei n ipentv ocrat. lice :sl Tugfci lice of Fnniary Election [eadquarters of the iatic Party of Aiken ous co the pul tic cant to wit:| One Fourl Represl One One Threl One (1 One (] One One Oue (I State Senator. Members of the House of [datives. Judge of Probate. School Commissioner, [3; County Commissioners. Sheriff, Clerk of Court. Coroner. County Auditor. County Treasurer. In u< ments party, I Manage and reqy selves wi grave a Aiken son. Clearv Giddy Granit •J JHamm Hopi Langlel McTier, Millbr Monfcu Rocky Rocky Rocky Sliaws Silverto Silveito Newman Shult Sleepy H rdance with the require- the Rules of the Democratic ve appointed the following of the Primary Election st that they familiarize them their duties, which are responsible: ’antral—Haviland Steven- POWDER Absolutely Pure. This |»owd#r never varies A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomen* ss. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of Lw test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Soi.n only in cans. KOVAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 103 Wall street. New York. Far sale by COURTNEY & CO Aihen, S. C. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR CONGRESS. r—Cuthbert Prothro. wmp—T. J. Baltziger. file—John R. Cloy. _ d—Jerome W. Fair. IL-D. B. Roberts. -AV. B. Sprague, AV. 8. Sawyer, k—M. \ T . Tyler, renci—C, H. Humphries, ove No. 1—John M. Price, ov© No. 2—AVm. Starnes, rings—J. M. Johnson. . T. Harris. No. 1—John Ramsey. No. 2. (Ellenton)—S. D. H. Hammond, illow No. 1—W. AV. Stal lings. Sleepy. H i’low No. 2 (Sunnyside)— eeny t. Gr B. R. Gre* 1 Taberna A’auclu- AVards- AVindsor The polls Disease lies in ambush for the weat A feeble constitution is ill adapted k encounter a malarious atmosphere and sudden changes of temperature, and the least robust are usually the meinD in Uw victims: Dr. J. H. McLean’s Strength- 0,< ^ 0l ;k ening Cordial and Blood Purifier will give tone, and vitality and strength to your entire body. $1.00 per bottle. For sale at AV. J. Platt & Co’s Drug Store, Aiken, R. C. A HEALTHY GROWTH, Acker’s Blood Elixir lias gained a firm hold on tiie American people and is acknowledged to be superior to allother preparations. It is a positive cure for all Blood and Skiu Disease. The njedical fraternity endorse and prescrifce it. Guaranteed and sold by' H. H. Hall, Druggist. Zelgler’s Shoes, at Henderson’s Clothing, Shoe and Hat House. Hanan & Sons’ Shoes, at Hender son’s Clothing, Shoe and Hat House. Beautiful Neckwear, at Henderson’s Clothing, Shoe and Hat House. AV. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind., testifies: “I can recommend Electric Bitt< rs as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief in every case. One man took six bottles, and was cyred of rumatism of 10 years’ standing.” Abraham Hare,druggist, Bellville, Ohio, affirms: “The best selling medicine I have ever handled in my 20 years’ experience, is Elec tric Bitters.” Thousands of others have added their testimony, so that the verdict is unanimous that Elec tric Bitters do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a half dollar a bottle at AV. J. Platt's A Co. Drug Store, Aiken S. C. A Woman’s Discovery. “Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by a lady in this county'. Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For [ three months she coughed incessantly and could not sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Dis covery' for Consumption and was so much relieved on taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has heen miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.” Thus write AV. C. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N. C.—Get a free trial bottle at AV. J. Platt’s drug store. The South Carolina Confederate pension list now toots up about 1,800 At $5 for each pensioner per month it requires about $100,000 per annum, to pay all the pensions. The Legislature only appropriated $50,000 for the pur pose, and the law will have to he amended at the next scssioh so as to exclude many from its provisions or tiie appropriations will have to be in creased. HAPPINESS AND CONTENTMENT. Cannot go hand in hand if we look on the dark side of everv little obsta cle. Nothing will so darken life and make it a burden as Dyspepsia. Ac ker’s Dyspepsia Tablets will cure the worst form of Dyspepsia, Constipa tion and Indigestion, and make life a happiness and pleasure. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by H. H. Hall, Drug gist. Good New Orleans Molasses in 5 and 10 gallon lots, at 25 cents pet- gallon at tiie Augusta Store. Country Hams at 12).< cents per pound, at the Augusta Store. 15 Pounds of Good Sugar for $1 00 at the Augusta Store, Park Avenue e—J. R. Reed. R. T. Burns, sek Mitchell, J. C. Humphries, ill open at nine o’clock "our In tile afternoon. Only those Democrats whoare duly enrolled wily he allowed to vote in this electioiL It is the duty of Presi dents of CliJbs to select the Secreta ries immediately, list the members of each Club iii accordance with Section VIII, Rulesland Regulations of Pri mary Eiectlfci; aud the Registration Comraitteestprovided for in Section XXIII, are Miarged to revise those lists aud see that no good Democrat is barred by au 7 negligence of Secreta ries. Executive Committees of Clubs are charged to sr pervise the entire pro ceedings and endeavor to ensure jus tice to all pa rties, and labor in tbe interest of ptiaceaud harmony. Let only a ippirit or friendly rivalry prevail amoiitg the people, aud when the uominrfwms are completed, let every good Democrat and true patriot zealously wotk for the tieket, being careful to do iothing that would mar the success of that ideal President, Grover Cleveland, and matchless statesman, A lieu G. Thurman, and He that rules the destiny of nations will be with 1 s. CLAUJDE E. SAAVY'ER. County Chairman. Attest: Walter SHLEY, Secretary. John B. He; iot has got in a large new stock of 1 he best grades of tiour, and fresh cracpers and biscuits of all kinds. For some months past the claims of the Hon. D. S. HENDBRSON.of Aiken, to the Congressional nomination from the Second District have heen dis cussed. His acceptance of the candi dacy- has been announced by the press and his friends take this formal way of declaring that he will stand for nomination before the Aiken Con vention on tbe 28th of August and abide tbe result. He is a Cleveland Democrat. Long before it was popu lar to advocate Grover Cleveland his wisdom prompted him to vote for Cleveland’s nomination <>n every bal lot at Chicago in 1884. He is a tariff reformer and stands squarely on the St. Louis platform and the President’s tariff message. Believing that the surplus in the Treasury should he reduced,that no revenue should be exacted from the people other than for the necessary expenses of the Government, and that the tariff should be readjusted upon principles of justice to all classes alike, the farmer, the merchant, the manufac turer and the wage-worker, he will be supported by MANY FRIENDS. The name of the Hon. John M. Bell is presented to the Democratic voters of Aiken County for renomina tion to the Senate. He has faithfully discharged the dirties of his trust, has always been faithful to the County and is worthy of renomioation. Many Voters. The many friends of Capt. Geo. AV. Croft, recognizing his sterling worth and ability, beg leave to present his ’name to tiie people of Aiken Couuty as a candidate for the State Senate, at the approaching primaries.^ FOR THE LEGISLATURE. JOHN LAIRD, BDUDKB Oil COHTRACTflF, Coker Springe Planing Mill. AIKEN, 8. C. TOWX OFFICE—MCEWEX’S JEWELRY STOES. MUTUAL m m. CO’ OF NEW YORK. ♦:*. -v * : / 1 "WS* ■N&i ASSETS SURPLUS $120,000,000 $ 13,000,000 Mr. James Aldrich is presented to the Democratic voters of Aiken County for re-uomination as a Rep resentative in (he Legislature, at the approaching primary election. Ani mated by an honest and sincere de sire to promote the happiness and prosperity of all, he will, if elected, endeavor to truly represent. THE PEOPLE. The friends of Mr. O. C. Jordan present his name to the people of Aiken County for re-nomiuation as a member of the House of Representa tives at the approaching primary elec tion. Mr. Jordan has made an active and efficient member of the House ami has already been the means of effecting important changes for the better in our laws. The people can elect no one who will more faithfully represent them. We are authorized to announce Mr. John Gary Evans, of Aiken, as a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Aiken County, subject to the Primary election. Mr. James M. Cobb is hereby pre sented to the Democratic voters of Aiken County for re-uomlnation as a Representative in the General As sembly. He will, as every good Dem ocrat should, abide the result of the primary election. Silverton. Having been solicited by mar y friends from various parts of the County, I hereby announce myself as candidate for the Legislature. As I am out on my owr hook, I want my friends to put mo in, subject to the Democratic primaries. If elected I will go for South Carolina in general and Aiken County in particular. J. D. EA T ERETT. The voters of Clear AVater Club pre sent the name of Dr. U. M. Boat wright as a candidate for the House of Representatives for Aiken County. FOR TREASURER. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to Congress, in the Second District, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Respectfully, G. D. TILLMAN. T 1 1,0CH) Men's Lftdies’and Misses’Hats at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents, at the A u- gusta Store. Delicate Shades of Soudan Cloth at 5 cents per yard, at the Augusta Store, Park Avenue. AVE CAN AND DO. Guarantee Acker’^ Blood Elixir for it has been fully demonstrated to the people of this country that it is supe rior to all other preparations for blood diseases. It is a positive cure for syphilitics poisoning. Ulcers, Erup tions and Pimples. It purifies the whole sy’stem and thoroughly builds up the constitution. H.H. Hall,Drug gist. The Best Suit of Summer Clothes ever offered for $2 00, at the Augusta Store. Beautiful Satteens, in all tiie deli cate shades, justrecei ved at the Au gusta Stox-e. 10,000 yards of Dress Goods, in all the leading shades, from 5 cents up, at the Augusta Store. Elegant Summer Clothing, at Hen derson’s Clothing, Shoe and Hat House. Judge Samuel McGowan is very ill at bis home in Abbeville. Coi. AV'. C. McGowan, a candidate for SoJici- Men’s Underwear from R. K. Da vis & Co , at Henderson’s Clothing, Shoe aud Hat House. iu honor of Miss Hessie Boylston. from Charleston Those fortunate enough to receive invitations en joyed a most pleasant evening. nee during this (court) week on ac count o< the sickness of his father, but hopes to do so at an early day.— Keoxcee Courier. Hucklen’s Arnica MMvo. The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhuem, Fever Bores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corn, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money or refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. J. Platt. Persons who are now preserving fruit can obtain jars of all sizes, and jelly tumblers and extra rubbers very ' eheajLji^John B. Herlot’s. Bay State Shoes, at Clothing, Shoe and Hat Henderson’s House. Two Desirable Cottages, fitted up with modern convenieuoes, for rent, apply to E. J . C. WOOD. The stock of Dry Goods in the store next to Drs. V\ ymaii’s office will he closed out at a id below cost prices for cash. Sale wi 1 continue for 30 days only. Every t liing will be sold as I am going out * f the dry goods busi ness. C. K. Henderson. John B. Heript has just received a large new stock ol crockery, glass ware and lamp’fixtures. f Of Interest to Ladies. We will send a FRF specific for female co to test its efficacy bef< 1 postage. Baker Rem Notice to £ SAMPLE of onr wonderful [nplaints to any lady who wishes repurchasing. Send stamp for •0Y CO.,2oxlQ4, Buffalo, N.Y. Bridie Bonders. April 6th, T HE County Commissioners of Ai ken County will let cut to the lowest bidder on July 10th, 1888, at 3 o’clock. 2 bridges to be built one on Neal Creek and one on Bridge in Beech Island. Plans aud specifica tions will be submitted at the Creeks. \ J.-C&L. COURTNEY. Chairmart Board C. C. A. C. Aiken, S. C. Jdne 20th, 1888. LADIES'PimS X>o Your OwK Dyeing, at Home. Th 7 will dye everything. They are sold every where. Price 10c^ft-f»eka^e. They have noequal h, Brightjeaa, Amount in Packages ess of Col>r, or nou-fading Qualiths. crock or snut; 40 colors. Tor sale by H. Barbers. Druggist, j frujt AIKFN, S. C. NOTICE! Taxes on Dogs. HE law requiring all persons re- siding within the corporate lim its of the Town of Aiken owning dogs to pay tiie above tax by the purchase of badges, is now of fm-oe, wlri .h w- quires that a tax of Fifty Cents per head shall he paid upon all dogs; aud a tax of One Dollar per head upon all bitches; and the same must be paid on or before the loth day of AUGUST next; upon the payment of the said tax to the Chief Marshall a badge will be delivered by him to the owner for his dog or bitch, which must be worn iu sight upon the same. That if any person or persons shall neglect or refuse to pay said tax, it shall he the duty of the Marshall to at once call upon such person or per sons and demand payment of (became and also to demand the payment of one dollar additional as a fine for neg lecting to comply with said law. That if any person or persons shall refuse to comply with the demands of the Marshall as above specified, such person or persons then have the priv ilege of delivering their dog or hitch es to the Marshal to he L>y him killed. That if such person or persons still persist in their refusal, the Town Council will theu by a majority vote fine such person or persons the sum of Five dollars, which will be collec ted in the same manner that the tax es of the Town are collected. That any dog or bitch running at large iu said Town without the afore said badge will be impounded by the Marshal,who will forthwith notify the owner thereof, if to him known, who may redeem tiie same by paying to the Marshal the amount re quired for the badge, and one dol lar. That if such dogs or Idtehes are not redeemed within two days after such impounding, the marshal shall h&ve them killed and Imried forthwith. The above are extracts from ordi nance that was passed and approved July 24th, 1879. J. R JORDAN, Clerk ol Council. June 21st, I8S8—3t. j A Desirable and Comfort able Residence for Sale. Knowing that Aiken County has as good a Treasurer as the State affords, the trusted Jriends of Jos. E. Murray will support him tor the position of County Treasurer and call upon all good men to do the same. FOR AUDITOR. Being fully aware that the position of Audjtor is the most difficult one to fill in any’ county, the many friends of Dave H. AVise feel that he is thoroughly competent, and nresent his name as a candidate for that posi tion subject to the action of the Democratic primary. THE LARGEST AND STONGEST Company in the World, SINCE 1884 IT HAS PAID TO ITS Members $230,000,000—of which $71,000,000 have been paid in Dividends. AU Policies Non MeitaWs of the leading hast en are members uf ty A m ness men of A this Company. For Policies apply to HUTSON & CO., Agents, AIKEN, S. 0. 1 v A* EXCELSIOR SINGLR LEA T ER iNJEClOR! vyib.01 IS THE ONE AVE HAAT5 BEEN Looking for that has but one lever and can be sold as cheap as the Has cock Inspirator. We Guarantee U and will carry a full stock for promp- shipment. It is strictly a first class boiler feeder. Geo. R. Lombard & Co., Foundry, Machine, Boiler and Gin Works and Railroad, Mill Engine and Gin Supply House. AUGUSTA-- GEORGIA.. >> L. L. SOMMER Watchoaler aid Jeweler Richland Avenue, and Laurens, F»t. FOR CLERK OF COURT. The many friends of A. AV. Oakley, having the utmost confidence in his ability and lutegrtly beg leave to an nounce him as a candidate for the office nmierk nf f^»nrt T -3uhiccfe-to-the~ action of the Primary. The fidelity and sleepless vigilance with wliich John N. Hankinson served his State during the darkest oeriod of her existence, coupled with his record since, beside his fitness for the position, induce and cause very mauy friends to otter him as a proper person for election to the office of Clerk of Court at the approaching election. FOR SHERIFF. The friends of our old Sheriff, M. T. Holley, beg leave to announce his candidacy for re-election to the office of Sheriff. Having served our people faithfully in the past, we feel assured that he will not do less in the future. Subject to the action of the Primary election. The many friends of Mr. Paul Q. McCreary recognizing the fact that he is a man thoroughly qualified for the position, desire to present his name for Sheriff of Aiken County— subject to the decision in the Primary election. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to tiie result of the approach ing Primary Election. I respectfully ask the support of the voters of Aiken County. Benj. F. Turner. Vauchise Gregg Tovvnshi p. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. The many friends of Mr. AVm. A. AA’est, of Graniteville, present nis name as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner of Aiken County. AA r e pledge him to abide by the result of the primary election. T HE residence of Air. J. C. Hut son, next to the Ashley House, is offered for sale at a low price. For terms apply to A\ r e are authorized to announce Mr. \\ T . C. Page, of Beech Island, as a candidate for County Commissioner at the coming Primary election, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic party. price. AV. M. HUTSON, At the 1888—tf Aiken Bank. FINAL DISCHARGE. N OTICE is hereby given that on Saturday, the 14th day of July, I will apply to John T. Gaston, Judge of Probate, Aiken County, for my final discharge as guardian of John A. Eubanks. I. N. EUBANKS. June 15, 1888. C^IRZD, D. W. Chandler, COMMISSION MERCHANT. AVhite Nansooks and A'istoriaLt wps at 6, 8, 10, 12>g and 15 cents per yarfl, at the Augusta Store. Now is the time subscriptions. to send in your A. P.^FORD, Insurance ajd Real Estate Agent, LAURENS STREET, AIKEN, S. C. KEPI^SENTS ■ The Mobile Insnraicc Co.. of Mobile. The Hibernia Insurance Co., of New Or leans. The Southern Insa'*nce Co., of Near Or leans. 1 Tha Travellera’ Lit and Accident;!nsur- ance Co., of Hartforl- Strong and reliahk companies. Losses i adjusted and paid promptly. Real estate bought ana sold. Houms rnted. ian25«« AND A’EGETALLES SPECIALTY. NO. 9 NORTH MAIN STREET, ASHEA’ILLE, N. C. TO RENT. A very desirable cottage on A'ork street nearPark avenue. A L S O A Dwelling of nine rooms and good garden lot Kershaw street. A L S O Two stores in Curve street at very low rates. Apply to E- J. C. AVOOD. R, L. COURTNEY, ! BUTCHER. Dealer in Fresh Beef, Mutton, Pork Sausages and Fish. MAIN STREET. - - - AIKEN. S C FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. The friends of Mr. A. T. AVoorlvyard announce his candidacy to the Demo cratic voters of Aiken County for nomination, in the coming primary election, to the office of School Com- missionei, Mr. Woodward is a son of J. J. AA’oodward, Sr., and is a gradu ate of the South Carolina College in the class of 1885, since which time he has taught successfully iu the Coun ties of Aiken aud Marion and is now teaching in tbe graded school of Co lumbia, S. C. If he is elected he will make an impartial, faithful and thoroughly competent officer. The name of the Rev. D. H. Cros- land is presented for this office, sub ject to the action ef t|^e Democratic primaries. He is a teacher of twenty- seven years’ experience, For several years on the Board of School Exami ners, and in full accord with ajl edu cational interests, he will he support ed by MANY FRIENDS. FOR CORONER. The friends of AV. H. Harden feel ing assured that the able manner in which he has filled the office of Coro ner for the past term will entitle him to tiie support of the voters of Aiken County, hereby announce him as a candidate for that office, subject to the primary election. To my Fellow democrats of Aiken County: Being desirous of procuring a place in tiie polUrtyl arena. I hereby an nounce mysei'ka candidate for tiie office of Coronenwlf elected, I Shall very much apiircciaTNA’onr k?ndne«s ii» sustaining me. If Rs^eated, will how Hubmie.-ivelv to vnar v cr lift, T AV fc EF, AN I am prepared to repair watches and ; iewelry, with promptness and care, at moderate prices and guarantee satis-- faction. The cleaning of watches a SPECIALTY. With a continuous experience of six years I respectfully solicit a liberal share of the pa$^ r<mage of- the -Aiken county public. •i L. L. SOMMER, Richland Avenue, and Laurens St South Carolina Penitentiary SHOES AND BOOTS -AT- C. K. Henderson’s I aurens Street, - Aiken, ff. C. P ERSONS wishing a really supe rior article of Boots or Shoes for Men, Ladies or Childrens wear should call at C. K. Henderson’s, where they will find the best manufactured goods in the South, from the South Carolina Penitentiary Works of A. C. Dibert, of Columbia, S. C. A warranty is given with every pair, and we defy any manufactory, North or South, to produce better stock or better work for the same price. Call at C. It. Hen derson’s and examine for yourselves. July 20, 1887—ly. D. F. McEwen, J. E. Murray. MURRAY, DEALERS IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEAVELERY. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, LEGAL BLANKS A full liue ef all kinds of law blanks kept constantly on hand, which We sell at publishers prices. LAURENS ST., - - AIKEN S C BUTCHERING. FREE MEATS CONSTANTLY ON HAND: Western meat for the Winterseason a specialty. Sausages will also be kept on hand. Shop adjoining Warneke’s. F. E. SOMMER. LAURENS ST. Aiken, g. C. W. A. Reckling, ARTIST. Established 15 Years. 20,000 Negatives Preserved. Pictures taken by Instantaneous Process. Photographs of any of the prominent men of the State, can al ways be had at reasonable rates. Main St., opposite Grand Central Hotel, Columbia, 8. C. ~ sTr e h i a c t t , ARCHITECT, taraice and EealFstateAieet, * • » .V*