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E. B. MURRAY, Edit or. THTJKSDAY, JUNE 5, 1884. TERMS : one year._..81.50. six months-.- 75c. Two Dollars if sot paid in advance. THE PRESS AND BANNER'S CRITICISM. The Abbeville Press and Banner enters the contest for Colonel Aiken in tbe following article replying to our article to which Col. Aiken has already replied : '? "The above criticism of Colonel Aiken seems to be one of a series of articles which has lately appeared in tbat paper. We would not for a moment deny the right of any paper to criticise any public servant, bat as the editor of the In? telligencer is supposed to be a candi ? date for Colonel Aiken's seat in Congress, it occurs to us a little unfair for the editor to use his paper to'injure his com? petitor, at a time when he is absent from home. Colonel Aiken is in Washington, no doubt discharging his duty with his accustomed zeal and fidelity. Colonel Aiken's political views may be very much at variance with those of the Intelli ; genceb but, upon general principles, we believe Colonel Aiken is as apt to be right r.s the editor of the Intelligen? cer. For instance: Colonel Aiken has never said anything which appeared to us as ridiculously absurd, as the idea, of running tbat antiquated old fossil, Tilden, for President And the Intelligencer . seems equally in earnest about electing ? that old mummy as he is to defeat Colo? nel Aiken. "For our own part, we are disposed to give Colonel Aiken's views a proper consideration, and we have no '. doubt that his views, if adopted, even admitting the truth of the gloomiest prediction of the Intelligencer, would have a less fatal effect upon Democracy and good government, than would the nomination c f that old resurrected corpse from New York for President. . Let it be understood tbat we have no unkind feeling for.the Intelligencer. On the other hand, if Colonel Aiken was out of the race we know of no one whom we wquld sooner support for the place. But we must protest against the use of the Intelligencer to prejudice tho public against a good man, who is in Washington discharging his duty with ' fidelity. Colonel Aiken's views are cer? tainly not more absurd than tbe propo? sition to nominate Tilden Ibra position which he is avowedly and admittedly unable to fill, even if he were elected. The nomination of Tilden would certain? ly preclude the possibility of the election of a Democratic President, even if the nomination did not put the party in a state of disintegration." . We do not object to the Press and Ban ner defending Col.'Aiken and advocating his re-election. He is an Abbeville man, and the personal associations and County pride of our contemporary would lead it to espouse his cause, but we submit to our friend that its ground of criticism' .'upon us is not exactly fair.. The editor ' of the Intelligencer happens to be a candidate in opposition to Col. Aiken. That candidacy does not reti.-e bim from the editorial charge of the Intelligen-; ceb. As an editor it is his duty and privilege to comment upon passing events in such manner.as he deems proper. The' fact that he is a candidate does not maku it wrong for him to entertain or express an opinion. Tbe only question at issue over those opinions is their sincerity aud their correctness. The Press and Banner will not question the sincerity of the In? telligencer in opposing the disruption of the National Democratic party. It has been our position repeatedly, and its present expression is no departure.. Neither does the Press and Banner deny the correctness of that opinion, but seeks to compare it with another opinion of the Intelligencer upon a different ques? tion. The Press and Banner has a. right to combat the Intelligencer's opinion upon the probability of Tilden's nomina? tion and election, but it cannot consis tently argue because we hold those opinions, which it thinks are wrong, that we are wrong in criticising Col. Aiken's new party idea. Before condemning the Intelligen-' cer we would like for the Press and Banner to auswer the following question : "Is it in favor of breaking up the Na? tional Democratic party, and forming a Southern party to vote on all questions independent of party affiliations ?" If it is in favor of this policy, then it agrees with Col. Aiken, and properly censures the position of the Intelligencer ; but if it is not in favor of this policy, it agrees with the Intelligencer, and ought to find other grounds to censure us than the expression of an opfnron in which it concurs. The question between Col. Aiken aud us is, not whether we are . correct about Tilden, but whether we aro correct in opposing the new party move? ment. The fact that Col. Aiken is a member of Congress does not make it wrong fox other candidates to express their opinions upon his positions, nor is it wrong to publish those opinions. We have pub? lished Col. Aiken's views as well as our own, and what is more than that we have always sent him a complimentary copy of the Intelligencer, so there was no danger ol our making any publi? cation he would not have tbe opportunity to see. .We have given bis articles space in the Intelligencer, and tbe people have been given both sides of tbe con? troversy. We cannot see any unfairness in' the matter. As to the Press and Banner's censure of the Intelligencer's position about Tilden, we only have to say that the views' of tbe Intelligencer are in con? sonance With the great mass of Demo crats in tbe United States. It may be that our views are "ridiculously absurd," &c, but we bave the satisfaction of knowing tbat they are held by the best politicians in the Democratic party, and by the masses of that party also. It is at least consolatory to know that we have plenty of company in our absurdity. We appreciate tbe kind feelings of the Press and Banner towards us personally, and assure it that we have no hostility to it for its advocacy of Col. Aiken. Its advocacy is natural and proper. The only favor we have to ask of our friend is to criticise legitimately, and not attack us on one ground when its real difference is upon another. ? There is an invention spoken of which it is thought may abolish the bit. It is called the carrago or the anti-horse torture. It is composed of a steel band placed Over the front bone of the horse's nose, and to this appliance the reins are attached. The inventor claims for this substitute for the bit that it gives com? plete control to the driver over the horse without inflicting the least discomfort or torture on the animal itself. It hs? been tried with satisfactory results. Th a enquiries of our correspondent, "Up Country," in the communication publish? ed last week relative to the reason for scarcity of shad in the Savannah river and its tributaries, have been discussed at some length for several years past. A brief "resume of the facts in that matter is, that by what is termed the "Treaty of | Beaufort" between the States of Georgia and South Carolina, the boundary line between these States was fixed at the low-water mark on the Carolina side of | river, but with the right of free naviga? tion reserved to tbe citizens of both these States. Of course this was a guar? antee for ample openings in this river. Some time after the reconstruction era, while the Republicans had control of the State, a charter was obtained from South Carolina for the Edgefield Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company, which gave the right to stop the river by tbe erection of a dam or dams, provided that sufficient openings should be left for the easy passage of migratory fish. The dam for the Augusta canal was erected under this charter, buc tbe openings left in it are entirely insufficient for the pas? sage of any fish?the force of the water being sufficient to prevent their ascent. While in the Legislature Mr. Murray attempted to procure proper legislation to require the putting in of good and sufficient,fish-ways, and to prevent trap? ping or seining within one mile of the dam. The latter was passed, but the bill requiring the putting in of fish-ways after it passed the House was fought in the Senate by tbe Cit> ot Augusta. Af? ter argument by Col. W. T. Gary, of | Augusta, against and Mr. Murray for the bill, Col. Gary proposed to pay to tbe Commissioner of Agriculture an amount sufficient to build tbe fish-way. Col. Butler was sent for, and thought the work could be done for one thousand dollars. Mr. Murray consented to have the bill laid on the table, it they would pay in fifteen hundred dollars. Col. Gary wanted the receipt drawn in full of | all demands for a fish-way. Mr. Murray objected that if it was not sufficient Augusta under the charter, was bound to keep sufficient; openings, and he was unwilling to agree to accept it unless its expenditure proved efficient. Tho re? ceipt was then drawn, simply acknowl? edging the receipt of the money to be expended for a fish-way, and it was paid over to Col. Butler. When Col. Butler advertised for bids he found that it would cost thirty-three hundred dollars. This occasioned some delay, but it was put in last Fall, the City of Augusta making good the neces? sary balance. We do not know anything about tbe. work, whether it was well done or not. Nor do we know anything of | the rumors concerning it, but we are satisfied that it has not proven efficient. The representatives from this part of j the State : in the next Legislature ought to endeavor to procure the necessary legislation to have the fish-way opened. Under their charter they are bound to keep sufficient openings, and they ought to be required to comply with it. This is all that we know about the matter. If j we can be of further service to our cor? respondent in the matter it will afford us pleasure. THE LATEST FROM CHICAGO. The following dispatch to the Greeu villj News gives the latest information from tbe Republican Convention up to the hour of going to press: Chicago, June 3?12 m. Crowds are at this hour thronging to the hall where tho Republican National Convention, will sit. There is the most intense excitement, and tbe bitter feeling between the adherents of Blaine and Ar? thur which has been increasing in rancor hourly, is now indescribably strong nnd passionate and may culminate in some explosion at any minute. Tbe Arthur men will name Lynch, colored, of Mis? sissippi, for temporary chairman in place of Clayton, of Arkansas) who has deserted them. The Arthur men will be less than 300 strong on the first ballot instead of having the 350 votes they claimed. Four of the Mahone delegates from Virginia have bolted Arthur and gone to Blaine. ? 12.25 p. m.?Sabin, Chairman' of the National Executive Committee, called the Convention to order, and after tbe prayer welcomed the delegates to Chica? go, incidentally eulogizing Abraham Lincoln and Garfield. He nominated Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, as tempo? rary chairman. Ex-Senator Crapo, amid deafening applause, nominated John R. Lynch, who was seconded by Dutcher, of New York. 3 p. nr.?The debate ensuing on the nominations' for temporary chairman was hot in words and bitter in spirit, tbe fight being regarded as a test of the strength of the candidates for the Presi? dential nomination. The Blaine men supported Clayton solK&y, while all tbe opposition was combined* to support Lyncb. The vote resulted'; Lynch, 432 ; Clayton, 387. If this is accepted as an accurate indi? cation of the strength of the contestants ?and many well informed people regard it so?it will be seen that Blaiue has a long lead over any one of the others, and lacks but 24 votes of the 411-necessary to nominate. 1:30 p. m.?Lynch, Laving been duly declared tbe Chairman of the Conven? tion, was escorted to the chair by Clay? ton, his unsuccessful opponent, and was greeted with loud cheers. The Conven? tion tben adjourned until to-morrow at 11 o'clock. The Greenback Programme. We learn that at a recent meeting of tbe Executive Committee of tbe Green? back party in this city, at which, among others present, were J. Hendrix McLane and Dr. I. D. Durham, it was unani? mously resolved that the Greenbackers of South Carolina will support the Re? publican nominee for President, whoever he may be. Blaine, Arthus, et at, have each, we suppose, already been notified of this important action on the part of the Greenback party of South Carolina. ?Columbia Yeoman. ? Those in the sheep business in Ya zoo County, Miss., realize 75 per cent, on the capital invested. ? Here is the "damned spot" that will not out in the record of U. S. Grant. "I am willing that Mr. Ward should derive what profit he can for the firm that the use of my name- and influence may bring." Well does the General know that the love of money is the root of all evil." mr. blaine's opinion. A Washington correspondent of the New York Herald professes to give the reasons for Blaiue's apparent indifference as to the Presidential nomination. He says: The indifference of Mr. Blaine con? cerning his nomination at Chicago has for some time been the cause of great anxiety to his enthusiastic supporters. He has been asked to take the field in person and urged to do so because it was believed his presence at Chicago would make success more certain. To the sur? prise and disgust of his ardent advocates Mr. Blaine has frankly declared on the eve of the assembling of tbe Convention that he has "no desire for an empty honor," and be is reported as saying that in his opinion "tbe Republican nominee, whoever he may be, cannot possibly be elected this year." He points to the uncertainly of our financial market as certain to cause a political revulsion, and whether from apathy on the part of the mass of the Republican voters or the phenomenal popularity of tbe expected nominee of the Democratic Convention, referring to Mr. Tilden, tbe result will, in his opin? ion, be tho same to tbe Republican nom? inee. While the judgment of Mr. Blaine is not questioned by some of his Republi? can friends, others declare that it is the old story of the fox and sour grapes. Mr. Blaine is reported as not desirous of taking any risks. Tho attacks already made upon him, in his opinion, are but as the firing of the picket guard of relentless enemies. To further suffer attack wi'hout tbe hope of vindication by election is, in his opin? ion, too great a sacrifice, and hence what has hitherto been called indifference is now called selfishness by those who still think his name would be a power in tbe coming Presidential campaign. Blaine's E;nphatlo Denial. Washington, May SO.?The publica? tion in the New York Herald this morn? ing of a dispatch representing Mr. Blaine as saying that "the Republican nominee, whoever he may be, cannot possibly be elected this year," is a characteristic ex? ample of the means resorted to by Mr. Blaiue's political opponents to injure his stand before the Convention. Nothing more ridiculous or absurd has been prin-. ted in the course of tbe contest preceding the meeting of the Convention. It seemed almost a waste of words to Mr. Blaiue's friends to deny the truth of the story, and they would not bave taken the trouble to do so if the malicious intent of its authors were not so apparent and the falsehoods contained in tbe dispatch had not been given such undue weight and prominence in the columns of a me? tropolitan journal. Mr. Blaine, himself, when his atten? tion had been drawn to the dispatch, declared it to be an absolute lie from be? ginning to end. "You can make the denial," he said, "as strong as you ctoose. It is absurd on tbe face of it. There is not a man in the United States who can say, without perjuring himself, that I ever said such a thing. On the contrary, I have not tho slightest doubt that whoev? er is nominated by tbe Republicans this year will be elected. Who is the man to whom I am represented as having said so absurd a thing? The Herald will bave some difficulty in finding bim, I venture to say." The Normal Institute. Every teacher who can possibly spare the time and money should attend the Institute in Spartanburg. Board may be obtained in private families at four dol? lars a week for the session. It will be a little higher at tbe hotels. Tbe railroads generally give reduced rates to teachers. The Institute will begin tbe 15th of July and continue four weeks. A Secretary will be appointed, who will make all arrangements as to the securing of board. The following are some of the reasons why teachers should attend. 1st. Teachers who are not perfect can learn something. . 2d. They will bo the better prepared to work after old plans or to make new ones. 3d. The teacher's work tends to isolate him from his fellows and tbe community. One session at tbe Institute will draw him out and bring him into sympathy and harmony with others engaged in the same work. 4tb. They will have more exalted opinions of their profession and work. 5th. Spartanburg is a delightful place to spend a month or two in the summer. Good water, mineral springs, fine drives, pleasant nights and a bracing air make the place attractive. 6th. An excursion to the mountains will be made during the session. This is a revelation of wonderful scenery, espec? ially to persons who have never been in the mountains. Special rates are given to those who wish to run up on tbe Ashe ville road on Saturdays and return Mon? days. 7th. In a few words, it may be said that tbe teachers' meeting in Spartanburg this year, will be furnished with ample means for improvement, recreation and social enjoyment. The daily lectures by the regular faculty, tbe special lectures by distinguished educators, and the teachers' meetings will furnish an amount of valuable information that will compensate one for the time and money spent in coming to Spartanburg. Let there be a grand rallying of the teachers of the State. It will do them good.? Carolina Spartan. An Important Decision of the .Supreme Court. Tbe Supreme Court of this State has recently rendered an important decision in regard to tbe law as to the Bale of commercial fertilizers. In an action for $310 for eleven and a half tons of Lee's Prepared Agricultural Lime the defend? ant set up failure of consideration and that tbe contract was illegal as made in violation of certain statutes, the bags having no tags ou them. On appeal from a verdict for plaintiff tbe Supreme Court held tbe contract illegal and void and reversed the decision oelow. The court say : "By the Acts of 1872 and 1879 :t was made a misdemeanor, punishabL bj fine, for any person to sell or keep for sale any commercial fertilizer which did not have a label affixed to each bag or other package, specifying the name, location and trade mark of the manufacturer, the chemical composition of the contents of the package, tho real percentage of cer? tain specified ingredients, if each are present, the date of the analysis and that the privilege tax of twenty-five cents per ton has been paid." The court holds that tbe object of the Legislature iu these Acts was uot the mere securing the revenue, but tbe main object was the protection of the farming interests from deceit or imposition in tbe sale of a worthless article, and though the Legislature has not in so many words declared it shall not be lawful to sell any fertilizer in this State unless these regu? lations have been complied with, still the court holds such to be the intention and effect of the Acts. Tbe decision is a good one and will go far to protect farm? ers in tbe purchase of an article uow so extensively used in tho important busi? ness of farming. ? Mr. L. McKay, white, of Claren? don County, has invented a machine for chopping out cotton that is Raid to be tbe very thing the farmers need. ? A man in Laurens County own3 a half bushel measure that was used before and after the Revolutionary war. Mr.-'. Emma Davis of Laurens County, has the cradle that the late Col. John D. Wil? liams of that county was rocked in and that has been in use for four generations. CHICAGO CONVENTION. Counting Noses for tho Candidates at Chi? cago. Chicago, Slay 31.?Tbe Palmer House lobby was at one time to day fairly alive witb Arthur emissaries. A list of doubt? ful delegates, with marginal notes set opposite each name, has been prepared and from this list divisions and subdivis? ions are made and apportioned to the proper parties. Whenever a man is re? garded cheap why "cheap" is placed op? posite his name ; wherever amenable to the allurements of office his leaning and ambition are noted ; wherever he is re? garded as purchasable that fact is boldly noted; wherever a man is committed, but is susceptible to allurements which may attract bim after his conscience is satisfied, the time and manner of catch? ing him are put dowu. Within this Presidential wheel are State wheels, and in these wheels still smaller wheels upon tbe revolution of which much depends. State politicians are here with local grievances to settle and local scalps to take, and the combinations set up would bewilder the shrewdest. There is a great deal of stress placed upon the colored man and brother from the South. Representative Smalls, of South Carolina, is looked for anxiously, a? it is reported that he leans to Logan, and may cause others to fly the track. Delegate Taft and Johnson, of that State are here and acknowledge the truth of Small's predilections for Logan, but claim that he will stand by his delegates for Arthur. J. Milton Turner, of Mis? souri, is a full-blooded negro, and in speaking of his people uses the word negro. He is the greatest political wire? puller next to Chauncey I. Filley in Missouri. To day he had a large num? ber of Southern colored delegates in tow, aud says as far as the negro delegates are concerned they are solid for Arthur. "But," he added, "some are liable to be shaken if not closely watched. I'm here to protect them," said be, laughing. Turner was on at Washington early iast winter, and when he left it was with an internal revenue commission in his pocket worth $100 per month. There was never a pretence that he was to do other than political service, and he per? formed his part of the bargain by secu? ring Arthur delegates in co operation with Tilley. Turner's boss,Commission? er of Internal Revenue Evans, is also endeavoring to earn his salary by setting up Arthur pins. Chicago, June 2.?Noon.?Tbe situa? tion this morning in the Presidential canvass is very much simplified. All tbe delegations are now on the ground, including New York and Pennsylvania, whose coming bad been looked forward to with some interest. The negotiations which were carried forward in the inter? est of tbe respective candidates yester? day makes it clear that the adherents of the six candidates named, Arthur, Blaine, Edmunds, Sherman, Logan and Hawley, have made a fair measure of their strength and deem tbat the present aspect of tbe fight warrants them in standing by their men. The most ardent friends of Arthur and Blaine do not now claim for them a majority of tbe Con? vention. The highest figure mentioned for Blaine is 338, the highest for Arthur 325, but the conservative advocates for each puts the figures for both under 300. This is necessary in view of the stand taken by the Edmunds, Logan and Sher? man men. The friends of the Vermont Senator to day are in high glee over the possibility of his nomination and con? tend that he has developed unexpected strength. The Virginia delegates, headed by Senator Mahone, arrived Saturday. The other delegation, with the exception of Dezendorf, arrived last evening. Gen. W. C. Wickham was the leader of the latter party. When asked what he thought of tbe action of the National Committee in getting tbe Mahone dele? gates seats in the Convention, be paid he was not surprised. Tbe real contest would be made in the Convention. Tbe expression here, however, is very gener? al both in the Blaine and Arthur camps, that Mahone s?nd his followers will be seated by tbe Convention. Washington, June 2.?The Evening Star's Chicago special says: To day, for the first time since Saturday, Arthur's supporters seem confident of success. The sentiment of the crowds for Blaine has up to to-day been so general' that a counter-irritant of the New York style has made the situation quite lively. Tbe friends of Blaine have made a decided raid on the candidacy of Senators Haw? ley and Sherman by parading to-day their record on the Chinese immigration bill. Both spoke and voted against it, and the Pacific coast delegation declare that the nomination of either would ensure Republican defeat in every one of the Pacific Coast States. Those who are circulating their records further add that the nomination of either would antago? nize the labor men all over the country. The President's veto of the "twenty year" Chinese bill is also being used against him somewhat, although the fact tbat he signed tbe amended bill is claimed by his friends to be a full answer to the charge that he favored Chinese cheap labor. Both parties this afternoon figure up the canvass thus: Blaine will lead on the first ballot with about 380 votes, falling 70 short of nomination. Arthur's strength will be about 300, Edmund's 85 to 90. Logan's about 60 and Sherman's 30. If Logan's strength could be cast for Blaine it would nominate the latter. If Edmund's following could be transferred to Arthur it would be apt to result in the President's success. Sherman also holds a position of great strategy, and it is claimed tbat he virtually stands in the way of Blaine's nomination. The friends of tbe latter claim, with much logic, that if Sherman were not in the race Ohio would give 40 or 42 votes to Blaine, and so strengthen his lines as to make his final success certain. At the present moment, so far as any one knows that will in any manner indicate his knowl? edge, no combinations bave been made between these various forces. There can be no doubt that should Senator Ed? munds say to his followers : "I wish my name withdrawn aud should be pleased at the President's nomination," two thirds of his votes would be transferred to the Arthur column. Notwithstanding the charges that have been made by the Blaine papers the outlook is that the Edmunds movement is an honest one. Governor Long, Theodore Roosevelt, Geo. William Curtis and the leaders ol the Edmunds forces say they are determ ed to stick to their favorite until his nomination is made. Claiming an even handed vote and the balance of power, they think their chances of success good. There is every reason to believe that for several ballots at least the bulk of Ed munds's strength will remain firm, but it is quite certain that the Arthur leaders are counting upou accessions from this source. They argue that the Edmunds men will not long follow what looks like a forlorn hope, and that the Massachu? setts delegates, fearful of Blaine's success, will be ready to go to the President in nn emergency. Blaine's leaders claim half of Edmund's vote in case the forces of the latter break. Tbey say that one third of the Massachusetts men will be with them, all of those from Rhode Island, and most of the Wisconsin and Minnesota delegations. ? Friday was memorial or ?'Decora? tion" day at the North, and was generally observed. A Pennsylvania regiment visited Richmond, Va., to decorate the Federal graves there, and was enthusias? tically received by citizens and militia. ? A candidate in Aiken County con? tends that it cannot be wrong to fish on Sunday, as one of the Apostles had fished on that day. The Aik<*n Journal ant/ Review calls upon its Bible readers to state when and where and by which one of the twelve the fishing was done. ? A man in Delaware stole an um? brella and his sentence is to pay the costs of prosecution, a fine of $6, one hour in the pillory, twenty lashes and three years in jail. If be bad developed a bank or a swindling broker concern, bis punishment would have been much less. Perhaps be would not have been punished at all. ? The Atlanta Constitution says : "Al? ready people are making their arrange? ments to emigrate to Arkansas and Texas in the fall. One man in South Carolina writes to the Louisville and Nashville Eassenger agent at this point that three undred people in his couuty are prepar? ing to go." ? Joel Vaughn, who lives near Seneca City, is said to have oue of the largest families in the United States. He is eighty years of age, has been married four limes and now has an infant child. His last three wives were widows, all of whom bad children by previous husbands, respectively eight, seven and four, a total of nineteen. These four wives bore Mr. Vaughin twenty-seven children, which, added to the nineteen step-children, gave Mr. Vaughn control of forty-six children. There are thus seven different sets of children. ? Col. James Edward Calboun is rais? ing some fine tea on his plantation in Abbeville County. _ J. A. DANIELS, Who has removed to the McCULLY BUILDING, North Side Public Square. HklNG'S Patent Spectacles have stood the test for twelve years. They are ground upon scientific principles to preserve the eye and assist impartial vision. Don't murder economy by using common pressed glasses because they are cheap. Money saved at the expense of eyesight is dear economy. The very best Lens is the cheapest in the long run. I CAN SPARE A FEW Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, AND AN ORGAN OR SO. J. A. DANIELS. June 5, 1834_47_ FLY FANS. OLD Style and Improved Fly Fans, for sale by A. B. TOWERS, Anderson, S. C. Mow on 1?U 4? WARNING! IHEREBY warn all persons not to hire or harbor my son, Samuel Duckworth, colored, who is under age, and has left me without cause. lie i3 light-colored, with burnt scar on his face, and is about 5 feet high. Persons disregarding this notice will be prosecuted. ALEX. DUCKWORTH. June 5, 1S84 47 1* NOTICE. rriHE Annual Stockholders Meeting of j_ the Anderson Building and Loan As? sociation will be held in the Court House on THURSDAY, JUNE 12th, A. D. 1S84, at 11 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of elect? ing ollicers for the ensuing year. It is im? portant that a full representation of Stock be had. J. D. MAXWELL, Sec. & Treas. June 5, 1881_47_2__ PHOTOGRAPHS! THE undersigned informs the citizens of Anderson and vicinity that he has opened the "Maxwell Gallery," where he will be happy to serve all who moy wish for Fine Pictures of any kind made in the best style. Views of Buildings, ifcc., made at short notice. Satis/action given or no money required. Bespectfully, J. BYRON JEWELL, Photographer. June 1, 1K84 _47 3m SPECIAL NOTICE! OWING to the scarcity of money we take this opportunity of informing the truding public that we have put down the prices of all of our Goods to the bottom, and can ofTer some Special Bargains in our line for the Cash. We will sell you our Hats and Shoes about at cost, and can give you a good variety to select from. All other articles in proportion. Price them and see for yourself. W. S. LIGON & CO. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED! I HAVE ON HAND A LARGE LOT OF DRY GOODS, HATS AND SHOES, 71iat I propose to sell at greatly REDUCED PRICES. The scarcity of money gives it a greater value; therefore, I propose to give more Goods for one dollar than ever before. I also have a lot of the? CELEBRATED BALDWIN FEED CUTTERS, THE BEST .MADE ! That I will sell at BOTTOM PRICES. t~ Come in and see me before buying elsewhere, and if I don't give you your 's value, I will not ask you to buy. June 5,1884 47 money J. PINK. REED. THE LADIES' BAZAR. THE EXQUISITE INFANTS' AND CHILDRENS' Lace Caps and Ladies' Neckwear, Are commanding the attention and admiration of the Ladies. You will always find a LOVELY lot of Mitts, Hose, Handkerchiefs, Parasols, Hats, Fans, Neckwear, Ladies' Underwear, Dress Goods of every description. We have a few more pairs of those lovely LADIES" SLIPPERS and SHOES on hand yet, every pair warranted to give perfect satisfaction. These Goods are sold at prices that cannot be approached by any other house in the City. JOHN Yl. ItcCONNELL, Waverly House Block. JuneS, 1881 39 NOVELTIES FOR JUNE! Just Received and now offered by the Leader of LOW PRICES, -A-- Ti h iSS-htlZE^-y 25 dozen Ladies' Black and Colored Silk 10-Button Jersey Gloves, 40 dozen Black and Colored Silk and Cotton Mitts, 785 yards Swiss Embroidery, now very low, 325 yards Inserting to match Embroidery, 100 yards All-Over Embroidery, in new and late designs, 50 dozen Ladies', Misses' and Children's Cardinal Hose. 75 yards all-over Tucking, A large line of Laces?Silk and Cotton, 100 yards Mosquito Netting, in White, Blue and Pink, 125 yards Rubber Diaper, 50 dozen Ladies' Collars, in latest shapes, 2,000 dozen Extra Fine Pearl Buttons. Extra large stock of Fancy Dress Buttons, 15 gross Turkey Red Floss, 10 dozen Fancy Turkish Bath Towels, 300 yards Plain Swiss, 400 yards Dotted Swiss, purchased since the great decline in goods. G00 yards Persian Lawn, very line, ? dozen White Canvass Belts, 5 dozen Colored Canvass Bel s, 5 dozen Leather and Alligator Skin Belts, 100 Ladies' Leather and Alligator Shopping Bags, 1 gross 30-inch Whalebone, 25 dozen Misses' Sailor Hats, only in solid brown, that we offer for tbe nom? inal sum of 25 cents each. 1,000 yards Check Nainsook at 10, 12J and 15 cents. 2,000 yards Victoria Lawn at 8J, !>, 10, 12J, 15, 20 cents. Our stock of Cottonatles and Cassimcres, for Men and Boys' wear, is much larger than any establishment in upper Carolina, and in order to reduce throw upon our counters 1,000 yards Cuttonades at 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents. 500 yards Cassimeres at 35, 40, 45 and 50 cents. JUST THINK OF IT I ! We offer you new and desirable Goods 25 per ccut. lower than any competing house. We have NO COMPETITION when you come to consider the grade of Goods. We misrepresent no article?everything sold on its own merit. When you want to buy anything in the line of Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, Hats, Clothing, just put it down that, we are "Hard to Beat." A. LESSER. June 4.1884_47_ SPECIAL NOTICE. JL HAVE just opened a Superb line of choice FRENCH CHINA, in Sets or by ihe single piece. Also, a line of Bisque and China Figures, Toys, Bohemian Glass, Bed Room Sets, in Decorated Ware, Indus, Grecian and French styles. Hand painted Fruit Plates, very handsome and very reasonable in price?the largest stock to select from, and satisfaction guaranteed. I also offer a splendid line of SILVER PLATED WARE, suitable for Wed? ding and Holiday Presents, guaranteed Stundard Silver Plate, as good as tho mar? ket affords. I have a uice line of Imported BASKETS, WOOD and WILLOW WARE, and am always prepared to f=ell the best STOVES and TINWARE in the couutry. I buy all the Rags, Hides, Beeswax, Tallow, remnants of Seed Cotton and Lint Cotton, and pay the highest marke t prices in cash or barter. Call aud sec for yourself, a od you will be. pleased. Dec 6,1883 JOHN _&,. PEOPLF.S. 21 THE JOHNSTON REAPERS, SULLSVAN * BRO., General Agents for Upper South Carolina. The Celebrated Light Draft Johnston Single Reaper?Folded. Lt HAS NO EQUAL for lightness of draft, durability, ease of operation, excellence of material and finish. Not a word, not a murmur of complaint, ever made to us against the Johnston. Oat or Fifty .Machines sold in 1882 we have nothing bat the highest commendation. On account of a fire at the wosks we could not procure the Johnston Reaper lost year. WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY: COL. J. C. STRIBLING, Pendieton, S. C? -writes: "Used the Johnston Reaper bought of you two seasons. It is the beat Reaper we have ever seen, and is now as good as new." MR. GEORGE L. SHRIMP writes : "It is the best Reaper in the market." MR. I. P. CLINKSCALES writes: "The 'Johnston' far excels any of them." MR. BERRY B. ALLEN writes: "Used the Johnston two seasons,and it fa to-day as good as new." MR. PRESTON B. ALLEN : "Used the Johnston on rough lands two seasons, and it stood the test." MR. JAMES L. ROBINSON : "I prefer the work of the Johnston to any." MR. JOHN W. BOWIE: "Don't think I could say too much for this Reaper." MR. W. P. SNELLGROVE: "Not the least fault with my Johnston Reaper. jjS9- Other equally as strong testimony could be udded. THE JOHNSTON REAPERS FOLD! WHICH IS A GREAT CONSIDERATION. Now is the time to put in your orders for these Reapers. The Brown Sulkey Cultivator, The Cardwell Separators, The ''Tozer" and "Taylor" Engines. We Carry a Full Line of General Hardware. May 8,1884 SULLIVAN & BRO. 43 TEN MILLIONS Gen. Grant has collapsed and is $10,000,000 short, but WE are still open, and will receive our SECOND INSTALLMENT -OF ADE CLOTHING In a few days. 8&- COME AND SEE US. SMITH & CO., AVHITNER STREET. May 13, 1884 44 LADIES' STORE! We have Just Received a Fine Line of NEW MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, And we now throw down the gauntlet, challenge comparison, and DEFY COMPETITION ! We cordially invite you to call and examine our? I NEW AND NOBBY STYLES FOR THIS SEASON! And be convinced of what we say. ??t* Please ask for what you do not see, as our room is too limited to exhibit half our pretty Goods, May 15, 1884 MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS. 44 GKET THE 33ZEST, AND IT WILL PROVE THE CHEAPEST IN THE END. THIS rule always works, and especially in the purchase of Machinery and Labor Saving Implements. Wo take pleasure in calling your attention to the Celebra? ted? Champion Binders, Reapers and Mowers, For which we are Agents for the Counties of Anderson and Abbeville, South Carolina, and we are prepared to oiler to the Public either of the above Machines at reasonable prices and on easy terms. The present outlook is very favorable for a large crop of small grain in these Counties, and large amounts of money would be saved each year to the Planters by the use of Harvesting Machinery, to say nothing of the great advantage to be gained in saving the Grain Crop in as short a time as possible, thus avoiding dam? age and loss by wind, rain, itc. Look at our Champion Machines before buying, and we feel convinced we will sell you. The following named gentlemen of this County have hought the Champion Ma? chines, and have had them in use from ONE to EIGHT YEAKS. To them we refer you : E. B. Rice, Belton, John Chapman, Belton, J. C. Keys, Anderson, N. A. McCully. Anderson, J. N. Brrum, Anderson. Kenon Breazcale, " W. T. Dean, '? S. H. Prevost, E. A. Bell, ? ?" J. W. Prevost, W. Q. Hammond " D. Sloan White " Or. J. B. Adger, I'endleton, Reuben Clink!:eales, Ktorevillo, M. Bryson Clinkscale?, Due West, .1. A.& T. S. Simpson. We sell the br.<t GRAIN ( KA8)LK ever offered in this i?r any other market. Be sure to call and see it before buying. We are st-Iiin^ the Celebrated I1ICKMAS and WHITE IIICKOHY one and two horse WAGONS, which we guarantee as to workmanship, und we believe t?? be as good as any Wasrnn inside or sold in Ibis? country. April 17, 1884 McCULLY, CATHCAKT & CO.