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? ^. ' - - ' . By B. I?XFRRAY, Editor. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY i2,18S5. ? ? ? _I_ .. .. -iTStt........ . ? ? -? ONEYEAB....~~.-u.-"?4*.-?1.50. SIX MONTHS-......- 75c. Two Dollars if not paid In advance. The returns from the Anderson dele? gation upon the prohibition question are now all in, and after more than one - month the information'which the people " 'wanted has been obtained. It may be briefly summarized by Bayingtbat Messrs. -Watson and Scudday favored the passage of the bill permitting the people to vote upon thequestion in thisCounty ; Messrs. Moore and Rucker opposed the bill, pre? ferring to leave things as they are, rather than permit the majority of the people to determine tbe matter. Mr. Clink scales wants to leave things as they are, ' bot is very "anxious to avoid the respon? sibility of saying so. Messrs. Scudday and Watson represent the Democratic principle that this is a government of the-people, for the people, and by the people. Messrs. Moore and Rucker" represent the aristocratic idea that the - people are not capable of determining issues for themselves, but that they must submit to the preferences of theu Rep? resentatives^ by which they make the will of the Representative the governing prinoipie instead of the will of the peo? ple. Mr. Clinkscales represents that class of politicians who admit the right ! of (he people to call for information as to bow their Representatives stood on public questions, but practice the art of answering without staling their position. He may fairly be puL down as opposed to tbe bill, though be does not say so in so many wordt. We have accomplished our purpose, which was to present to the . people of the County the position of our Representatives, and having done this, it is a matter for the people themselves to determine by what methods they will proceed to enforce their wishes in this regard, if tbey are not satisfied to have, their wishes ignored. US MOVE ON. In urging the submission of the ques? tion of prohibition or no prohibition to the voters of Anderson County this year, we thought the whole controversy might be determined this Summer with? out a jar in tbe political affairs of tbe -XJouoty?that the people themselves might settle the matter once for all, and tbat when we came to the election next year, in our primaries there would be no issue as to whether a man favored or opposed prohibition. That it wonld be as completely settled as the Stock'Law, or any other established law. By the failure of the bill to pass at the last . session of the Legislature, J*. is assured that the question, unless averted by some management, will go squarely into our next primary election. The large, intel? ligent and influential class of our citi? zens who favored prohibition are thor? oughly satisfied that a majority of the people of this County want prohibition, . and as they cannot get tbe opportunity to vote upon the matter, tbey will un? doubtedly ran a full ticket from the Senate down in our next election to test the matter, if it can be settled in .no other way. This, we think, is to be avoided, if }.. possible. In order to do this we think it wonld be good policy to organize tbe friends of prohibition throughout the County, and hold a Convention some \. time this Spring, and provide for an -election after the crops are laid-by. This election would have no authority of law, but we could appoint three citizens of high standing to conduct tbe election . at each precinct, and let them keep and return a poll list showing the votes polled, and make affidavit as to the result, giving a clear showing as to tbe result. If we can secure a fall attendance at this election there would be no doubt as to the result, and a proper showing to the Legislature would secure the enactment of the desir? ed legislation. Ws would be glad for the' citizens of the County to express them? selves upon this subject, in order that we may take counsel together as to the best policy to pursue at this time. Shall we move on or stand still ? If we go on can we secure a large turnout of oar | people to vote in an election which may be ordered ? If so, then we think the question can be disposed of before the next County! canvass opens. CSABI/ESTON AND THE MOUNTAINS. The News and Courier, speaking edito? rially of the effort to interest the citizens of Charleston in tbe Carolina, Chicago and Cumberland Gap Railroad, Bays: "At the informal railroad conference which took place in Charleston on Thurs day, it was declared that it was to the in? terest of the City of Charleston that "earnest and immediate support shall be given the projected rai 1 road from Aiken in the direction of the mountains." The projected railroad in question is the Car? olina,. Cumberland Gap and Chicago Railway, concerning which Gen. Johnson Hagood, tbe president, gives the public some highly iuterestiug and important information this morning. As projected, the Carolina, Cumber? land Gap and Chicago Railway will run from Aiken, S. C, to Lexington, Ky. The Carolina division, from Aiken to Pickens Court Honse, is 127 miles, of which 65 miles are graded. It is estima? ted tbat for a quarter of a million dollars the Carolina division can be made ready for the rails. The rails will cost about $400,000. To complete tbe road from Aiken to Abbeville will cost, it is esti? mated, about $832,000. Gen. Hagood explains very clearly tbe value and importance of the section of South Carolina forming the triangle of which tbe Greenville and Columbia Rail? road aud the Savannah River are tbe sides, acd tbe Columbia and Augusta Railroad the base. This triangle con? tains one-fifth of the area of the State. It is pierced by the Augusta and Knox ville Railroad, which is now running to Greenwood and to Laurens Tue whole of this northwestern triangle is at this time under the control of railroads which, by reason of their interests elsewhere, are hostile to Charleston. By building tbe Carolioa division of tbe Carolina, Cumberland Gap and Chicago Railway, or a part of it, the railroad barriers be? tween Charleston and the northwestern section of the State will be pierced. Charleston, we are confident, takes a deep interest in tbe project, and we feel justified in saying that, upon a proper explanation of the value of tbe proposed road, a considerable amount of the obli? gations of the company can be disposed of in this State. Tbe better plan, in our opinion, is to concentrate effort*, in tbe first place, on the completion of the road from Aiken.to: Abbeville. This will j give Edgefieid immediately tbe long de? sired railroad connection with Charles? ton, and will add at once to our business. Mile by mile, as the locomotive advances towards Abbeville, the trade will in? crease. We are confident that the Ab? beville division, as it may be called?that is, the road from Aiken to Abbeville? can earn sufficient, under tbe least favor? able circumstances, to pay the interest on tbe cost of finishing tbe line after it shall have been made ready for the ties and rails. There is in Aiken, Edgefieid and Ab? beville a strong disposition to contribute liberally to the completion of the pro i posed road. It is for the interest of these j counties that it shall be done. The opening of the road will cause the adja? cent lands to advance rapidly in value, and tbe saving in tbe cost of transporta? tion of produce and supplies must be considerable. Charleston is quite ready, we think, to help Aiken, Edgefieid and Abbeville, in helping itself; but these counties must be ready to help Charles? ton, in helping themselves. It is proper to say that we have no idea .that Charleston would furnish the money for grading the road, but if the counties which the line traverses can make it ready for the superstructure, Charleston can complete it without delay. We pre? sume that there will be a meeting in Charleston, at an early day, to consider tho matter carefully, and to give practi? cal shape to the current feeling on the subject. Charleston will certainly do its part, if Aiken, Edgefieid and Abbeville will do theirs." Charleston yet baa an opportunity to achieve an independent railroad system, which can be mode to reach the base of tbe mountains before next Spring, by judicious action on her part. The Sa? vannah Valley Railroad will certainly be graded before Fall from Anderson to McCormack's. The Carolina and Cum? berland Gap Road is mostly graded from Edgefieid to Aiken, and also from Smith's Store to Pickens C. H. If ar? rangements could be made to consolidate these two roads, it would only be neces? sary to provide for grading from McCor mack's to Edgefieid, and from Anderson to Smite's Store, distances of about 26 and. 12 miles respectively. The first is, we understand, heavy work, while the latter is quite easy. Branch roads could be cheaply constructed to Abbeville, and from Belton by Williamston to Smith's Store, which would give every point in? terested in t the present line the benefit of the new road. This would be better for Charleston than to build the original line, for it would shut off another road between their new road and the Savannah River, and it wouM be a great deal cheap? er than to finish ?e present line. If such a combination could be made, a comparatively small amount of money would secure the line from Pickens to Aiken, and with it equipped and running, we have no doubt that in tho course of a few years the necessary meat.* could be obtained to construct tbe road on through the mountains to tbe West. Tbe Savannah Valley Road is nearing completion, and will soon identify itself with, some independent and competing line of road. If Charleston does not secure it, the advantages of this road will pass forever out of her reach. In this connection, however, we would say that Charleston, ifshe wants to relieve herself of the present railroad troubles, will have to do more than simply take a deep interest in tbe proposed enterprises. She' will have to wake up and show some life and public. spirit. She will have to put some money into the enter? prise. She can well afford to do so. A little city like Anderson has put $62,500 into the Savannah Valley Railroad, and by it we are assured of railroad compe? tition. If Charleston wants the same advan? tages she must do likewise, and put up her money to help the enterprise on. She may get charters until doomsday, with the expectation that other people will build railroads for her, and Micaw ber-like she will always be found stand? ing still, waiting for something to turn up, which will not turn up. Tbe offer to j take bonds, after other people grade rail ' roads, will not suffice to induce new roads to go to Charleston.' There is no mu? tuality in Buch an arrangement, for it is generally uuu^rstood that the stock sub? scribed is a donation, while those who take bonds expect to get their money back with interest. It is, therefore, un? reasonable to expect that the poorer communities in the State should make donations to build a railroad to Charles? ton, while she, the richest community in the Slate, and the one most to be bene? fited by tbe new road, stands still, and does nothing but assume the bankers position?"I have money to lend. Give me a good security, where my principal and interest is safe, and you can have some of it." Charleston, in our judg? ment, Blands very much in the way of ber own progress when she fails to make common cause with one of the projected railroad systems of the State by sub? scribing her proportionate share of the expenses of the enterprise. 8o far as Anderson is concerned, we are safe. It is only a question of a year or two uatil we will have another rail? road, which will be operated for our in? terest. Tbe Intelligences would like to see Charleston and the mountains connected by a new railroad systea, and we believe it can be done if Charleston will do her part. It remains with Charleston to act or remain quiet. If she acts promptly and vigorously great advantages are in her grasp. If she rtmains quiet, she will see them pass by unimproved, as others in the past have done. THE EDUCATIONAL HILL. The Washington correspondent of the Newt and Courier says : "Representative Dargan. although opposed to the educa? tional bill, says he believes tbe time is coming when such a bill will pass both Housed of Congress and be signed by tbe President of tbe United States. This result, he believes, is unavoidable, and be is debating in his own mind whether to contiuue his feeble opposition to a measure which he believes to be uncon? stitutional, or to allow it to pass without protect from him. He says be is opposed t > the bill because he believes it uncon? stitutional and unwise legislation, and c-n see no reason why, under the general welfare clause, the United States Govern? ment should not undertake to feed hun? gry citizens as weil ss educate ignorant peop'e. He claims that a man without fo d in hi? stomach is a more dangerous citizen than one without knowledge in his I ead. He ?ays it is all both to talk about educating tte n?groe* w. h the ides that as iom as they become eaii^ht ened they will turn round and vote with the Democratic party. All or nearly all of the educated colored people in the South have voted and will continue to vote the Republican ticket so long as the latter party is in existence." This is probably not an accurate pro entation of Col. Dargan'a position, though we believe he is right in think? ing that the time is not far distant when an educational bill will pass Congress. The general welfare clause of the Consti? tution has no meaning if it does not cover such a bill as the one now pending. The very fund which this State now en joys to help support the State University, was given to us by Congress under this clause of the Constitution. It if, there? fore, not without a precedent. We think the allusion to feeding hungry citizens is likewise not an argumentative one, for when necessary, the government has the power to assist citizens whose extremities demand it, as has on one or more occa? sions been doue for sufferers from the great floods upon the Mississippi and its tributaries. The Blair bill is a measure which would be of practical advantage to our people, and it should by all means be adopted by Congress as soon as pos? sible. Maj. Moore on Prohibition. To the Citizens of Anderson County: As your Senator I have been asked by the Intelligencer and Mr. "Prep," two of my constituents, to give to the public a statement of my position on the bill to submit to the people of tbe County tbe question of License or no License in tbe City of Anderson, and my views on that subject, In answer I have to say: First. That I fully recognize the right of citizens to petition for whatever they may think promotive of the general good, and when so petitioning, their re? quest should be carefully considered by their Representatives. Second. In regard to the particular bill referred to, I have to say that I had but little to do with it. I was not en? trusted by petitioners with their petition, and knew nothing of it till late in the session?too late, in fact, to legislate in reference to it, owing to tbe crowded con? dition of tbe calendars of both Houses. It was, as I remember, on the 19th day of December that I was first spoken to in regard to the bill, Mr. Scudday asking me to introduce it in tbe Senate. I at once agreed to do so, and took tbe bill and petition for that purpose, reserving the right to vote for or against the bill when I had examined it; but just then remem? bering that the Senate bad passed a res? olution prohibiting Senators from intro? ducing bills for the remainder of the ses? sion, I so informed Mr. Scudday, but further told him that standing commit? tees could introduce bills under the res olution; that such a bill would be re ferred to the Judiciary Committee of the Senate ,* that I was a member of that Committee, and that I would ask the members thereof as a special favor to myself to consider the bill to grant tbe members of the House a hearing on it, and if they thought fit, to report it to tbe Senate for consideration. Soon after this interview tbe Committee met, and I succeeded in having the bill considered by them before taking up the regular business. Tbe members of the House were at once notified of this action of the Committee, and requested to appear and make such statements as they might wish. Messrs. Watson and Ruck er did appear before the Committee. Messrs. Scudday and Clinkscales did not. When Watson and Rucker had made their statements and retired, I was asked my views on the bill. I thanked the Com? mittee for tbe consideration of tbe biU, for tbe hearing of the members, and continued by sayiug, you know my posi? tion on this subject; that I think it un? wise to iuterfere with the local option law?that nogood could, in my judgment, result from it?that no disturbing causes existed in my County, and had not since '76?that I feared that our unity would be hazarded by such a law?that I knew nothing of the petition, having had no opportunity of examining it, but knew that good men of my County were inter? ested in the matter of the petition, and had no doubt they had signed it?that while I, as an individual, thought the legislation asked for unwise, I had no objection to the sending up of the bill for the consideration of the Senate. The Committee refused to send up tbe bill for these reasons, if I remember cor? rectly, 1. Becauscsame bill pending in the House. 2. Bill could not be passed for waut of time. 3. Printing of bill for use of the Senate would, under tho cir? cumstances, be a useless expenditure of money. These reasons, or some of them, were endorsed upon the bill, and it re? turned to the members of the House. This is a complete statement of my doings in regard to the bill in question. Third. As to my views on the subject, I have to say no man entertains greater respect for the cause of temperance than I do. It is the cause of morality and religion, but I doubt tbe expediency and propriety of tbe legislation asked for. It would introduce the cause of temper? ance into politics, and, in my humble judgment would divide the white people who are agreed upon all other political questions; and in that event it is not difficult to perceive that the colored man would hold the balance of power?that in the zeal of contending parties be would bo courted by both, and that he would ultimately have the decision of the question. If the legislation asked for would divide the County in the man? ner indicated, why would it not extend itself to every other County in the Stale? Notwithstanding the respect I have for temperance and those interested in the cause, I think it is destined to become a political question if the policy of its ad? vocates is carried out, and I believe will be productive of results not anticipated or desired by the friends of the cause. John B. Moore. The Abbeville Press and Banner, says: It seems to us as if the Anderson Leg? islative delegation feel indignant because their constituents want to know of their action on the temperance question. If it is the right of the people to petition, it seems that it is their right to know why their petition was disregarded. It seems to us that the Press and Ban? ner is exactly level-headed in both of its deductions in this paragraph. ? A thief without legs and having only one arm has been sentenctd to i ne ye t'ra hard labor in the Illinois peuiten liary. Mr. Editor : I being one of the one thousand who signed the petition sent from this County to our Representatives, in regurd to holding an election upon the question of license or no license, aud also one of their constituents, beg a Hille space to add only a few words to what has already been said with reference to the action of our Representatives, and tbe disposition they saw proper to make of it. It was certainly as reasonable a request as any people could have made of their (?Representatives, or of any body of men. Simply asking the privilege of holding an election to settle or determine a local question. Even if each of our four Representatives had doubted the expedi? ency or propriety of the bill, it was certainly their duty to have grauted the petition; and then when the election had been called, and they having an opportunity to vote, could with perfect consistency have voted against it. The question was not as to whether they favored prohibition or not. It was whether or not they would carry out tbe wishes and petitions of their constituents, [f an equal number of petitioners had instructed them not to favor such a bill, then they would have bad sufficient grounds for their actions. But we have heard of no such petition, and tbey are, therefore, left without any reasonable excuse for the course ihey have seen proper to pursue; and I think their actions justly deserves the severest criti? cism at the hands of their constituents. In refering to our Representatives, how? ever, as a be Jy or as a whole, we are nec? essarily compelled to be persoual, in order to exbonerate from censure those whom we think have given satisfactory account of their stewardship. I am inclined to think that the two who first recognized the right of the people to demand of them an account have given a satisfactory explanation ; while that of the other two has not been satisfactory. One of them has never clearly and positively stated his position, nor offered anything approximating a satisfactory reason for his action. His unsuccessful attempts to dodge the question, thorough? ly confirms the idea tbe people entertain? ed of bis views, viz: that be was not in favor of tbe bill. Perhaps he very carefully calculated the cost of getting the bill through and of hold? ing an election, and decided he would improve the opportunity of teaching the people of Anderson County lessons of economy. In his speech in the Court House in November last, he stated his reason for uever having introduced a bill?that it cost too much ; and it ap? pears tbat the strictest economy has characterized bis actions this session, also. During his absence from home, and ever siuce his return, be has been very economical in dealing out to his constituents the information they desired of him. As for the other he simply stated how he stood in the "matter," without assigning any reason fur the "faith that was in him." I suppose he t'iougbt tbat for tbe people to simply know his views on any subject was suffi? cient. While we very cheerfully concede to him tbe right to think as he pleases, we do not concede to him tbe right to ad as he chouses while he is a servant of the people. Perhaps he has decided that he is a citizen of Georgia, anyway; he at least seemed to be- very much interested in tbe prohibition move? ment in Elbert County, judging from his conversation on tbe streets of Elbert last salesday. When South Carolina needed the services of every white man she could get to help redeem her from Rad? icalism, he was a citizen of Georgia; but as soon as he coaaidered her safe, and saw an opportunity to represent Anderson County in the Legis? lature, he was a citizen of South Caroli? na. When the time rolls round to choose our Representatives again, aud he should happen to be left out, South Carolina may have to relinquish h<>r claims, and consent for him to claim again his citizenship in Georgia. Jubilo. Prohibition Campaign In Elbert Coun? ty, Georgia. Mr. Editor : Elbert County in Geor? gia greets Anderson County in South Carolina, at a time when both are consid? ering and approaching a vote on tbe question of prohibition. We in Georgia are indebted for valuable help in our campaign to old Carolina, from the fact that Hon. H. G. Scudday, of Anderson, was with us on Tuesday last, with shoul? der to the wheel, working for the success of this grand cause. On Tuesday, the 3rd instant, the Court House in Elberton was crowded with a large number of the best citizens of tbe town and County, in mass meeting as? sembled in behalf of prohibition. Speeches were made by the above elo? quent Carolinian and by Rev. Dr. Ivy, of Athens, Ga., both of whom struck strong and heavy blows for their side, eliciting enthusiastic applause. The audience was carried to a man, as everybody present voted in favor of prohibition?no one voting against it. The outlook for the success of ibis movement in this County is fine. It is thought tbe majority lor prohibition will be between two and three hundred. This is u question that ought to be set? tled by the suffrage of the people, for when settled that way, then there is no appeal. It is tbe will of the people, and we abide by tbe will of the majority. If whiskey was legislated out by the Gener? al Assembly, there would be room for complaint; but if the people by popular ballot vote it out then it is settled. We have heard tbe objection that the agitation of this question makes a split in the ranks of ihe solid Democracy. Such is not the testimony in our State? the old Democracy of Georgia stands square, and is not baimed by such an issue. Such an objectiou to prohibition is a mere subter uge?no logic or sense in it. We return thanks to our sister State and County for valuable aid in the ad dress of Mr. Scudday, who won many friends while here. There was another Representative of your State in our midst on the 3rd instant; but we are sorry to record tbat while the first named was tbe honored orator of the day on a great moral question, the other could bo found upon our streets arguing against prohibi? tion?siding with the saloons. We trust that when this issue is decid? ed that old Elbert can extend her broad, warm hand across the rippling Savannah, and greet old Anderson with a hearty grasp?and thus, more closely united by a common victory, the bond becomes indissoluble. Mos D?oit. Elberton, Ga., Feb. 9,1885. -mm -- -? Correspi iid:-nts announce that Gen, M. C. Butler, the honored Senntor, U all |.n all, the huuesomcit man in the United I State? Senate. A $50,000 Fire in Laurens. Laurens, S. 0., Feb. 5,1885.?A $50, 000 fire occurred here this morning about 4 o'clock. It originated iu the con? fectionery and grocery store of Mr. A. P. Sullivan and was under such headway that it was impossible to do anything in the way of arresting the flames uutil they had reached J. F. Martin & Co's. hard? ware store. But for the presence of an alley, twenty-five or thirty feet wide between that store and Dr. Perrin's drug store, more 'than a whole block would have been totally destroyed. By almost uupeihumau efforts the fire was checked and confined to the hardware building until all danger of its further spreading was over. The buildings burned were mostly covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown as yet. Col. T. B. Crews left for Newberry this morning to make arrangements for the publication of the Herald at that place until he can again establish himself in Laurens. Among those who lose heavily are Boyd, Plus & Co., leading groceries of the town, entire stock ; A. P. Sullivan's j enure stock of groceries. The Laurens j ville Herald lost everything, including a new power printing press; J. D. McLu j cas lost the entire outfit of the Merchant and Farmer; J. C. Garlington his law library; B. F. Ballew, Tandy Babn, Martin & Fuller, A. H. Martin, H. Y. Simpson, C. M. Compton & Co., Geo. B. Anderson, Dr. J. A. McCarley, Bewly Bros., J. F. Martin & Co., Craig estate, and O. Simpson. About half of the buildings on the Eastern side of the public square, and also one large building on Main street, were entirely consumed._ CHEAP CORN I CHOICE MIXED CORN, For sale at 65e. per bushel. FERGUSON & MILLER, Greenville, 8. C. Feb 12.1885_31_2 FOR SALE. THREE Hundred Acres of Land, lying on Rocky River, less than one mil* from Lowndesville. Two-horse farm in cnltivation, the remainder in original for? est and pine lands. For further informa? tion call on or address the undersigned. JA8. B. FRANKS. Lowndesville, Abbeville Co., 8. C. Feb 12,1885 31 3 CARP FOR SALE. "VTOW is your time to buy Carp. I will J3I sell them at my pond on McDufflo Street on Monday and Tuesday, the second and third days of March, at the following prices : One year old, 3J to 5 cts. each ; Two vears, 25 to 50 cts. each ; 3 venrs, $1.50 each. ANDY BROWN, Anderson, 8. C. __Febl2,J885_31_S_ WARNING. ALL persons are warned not to hire or harbor Michael Shlag, who is under contract to work for me this year, and baa left me without just cause. Those disre? garding this notice will be prosecuted. S. McD. MAS8EY. Feb. 12, 1885_31_1_ SHERIFF'S SALE. State of Sotrrn Carolina, Anoebson Cocnty BY virtue of executions to me directed I will expose to sale on the first Mon? day in March, 1885, the following property, to wit: Two Cows and two Yearlings, levied ott as the property of W. L- & B. B. Davis? in favor of Martha J. Freeman. Terms of Sale cash. WM, L. BOLT, Sheriff of Anderson County. Feb 12, 1885_31_3__ Fresh Garden Seed. LANDRETH'S and Ferry's fresh Garden Seeds and Onion Sets for sale by A. B. TOWERS* Jan 22. 1885 22 ______ W. H. ROSS, DENTAL SURGEON, WILL open an office at Anderson C. H. in March, 18?5, und will be prepared to execute all operations?Surgical and Mechanical?pertaining to the profession of Dentistry. Jan 22, 1885 28 Notice to Creditors. Thomas W. Martin, Adm'r. vs. Sarah A. Wilson, et al. PURSUANT to an order of Court, all persons having claims against the Es? tate of Wm. R- Wilson, deceased, are hereby notified to present and prove them before nie on or by the 2d dny of March next. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Jan. 29, 1885 29 6 a. E. PRINCE. J. ?- VAlfDITHI. o PRINCE & YANDIVER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, ANDERSON. - - S. C. FFICE?On Whitner Street, over Book Store of G. W. Fant & Son, oppo? site Auditor's Office. Jan 8. 1885_26_3m To the Trial Justices of Anderson County. YOU are hereby notified that you have authority to discharge the duties of the Coroner of this County only in case the Coroner is sick or absent from the County, or is at a greater distance than fifteen miles from the place of inquest, or when the office is vacant. See Section 710 of the General Statutes of S. C, 1882. I give this notice in self-defence, and hope you will govern yourselves accordingly. I will pay any one one dollar for notify? ing me of an inquest to be held, as the law makes no provision for paying for notice to the Coroner. R. Y. H. NANCE, Coroner Anderson County. Jan 22,1885_28_4_ NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The underlined, Administrator of the Estate of Wm. Smith, deceased, here? by gives notice that he will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on 10th day of February, 1885, for.i. Final Set? tlement of said Estate and discharge from his office as Administrator. M. G. SMITH, Adm'r. Jan 8,1885 26 5 NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. Jeanette Crawford, de? ceased, hereby gives notice that he will, on 18th day of February, 1885, apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County for a Final Settlement of said Estate, and a discharge from said Administration. J. M. PAYNE, Adm'r. Jan 15,1885_27_5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against the Estate of Harriet L. Swilling, deceased are hereby notified to present them, properly proven, to the undersigued within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to make payment. T. L. CLINKSCALES, Ex'r. Feb 5, 1885 30 3 AGENTS WANTED. THE undersigned wants four or five en? ergetic men to sell the world renown? ed Singer Sewing Machines in An? derson and Oconee Counties. We otTer very liberal inducements, and furnish a light-running Spring Wagon to each agent. There have been some recent improvements which make the Singer Machine more pop? ular than ever; consequently it is the easiest to sell of any Machine on the market. Agents who give their whole time to the business will make from $75.00 to $100.00 per month. So this i? u rare chance to make money without risk of losing. Call on or address the SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., Greenville. S. 0. JOHN H. CLARKE, Manager. Feb 5. 1885_30_4 Best Ci'grar&fn Town, Beat Cigars in Town, Best Chewing Tobacco, Best Chewing Tobacco,. Best Medicines, Beat Medicines, Best Drugs, Best Drugs, Best Brushes, Best Brushes, Best Soap, Best Soap, Best Combs, Best Comb?, Hair Dyes^ Hair jf>yec, Patent Medianen, jhtteBt Medicines, Nicest Perfumery, Nicest Perfumery, Best Worm Candy, Best Worm Candy.,. Fill more Presci.jptioua than all the other Drug Stores in Town,. Put them up \jicer, Better, Out of Purer and Fresher Drugs, and At reasonable figures, Night or day, Rain or shiue? All same price. ORR ORB. ORR ORR ORR AND AND AND AND AND SLOAN SLOAN SLOAN SLOAN SLOAN SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN SEED SEED SEED SEED SEED WHOLESALE WHOLESALE WHOLESALE WHOLESALE WHOLESALE AND AND AND ANT* AND RETAIL S RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL, Jan 20,188ft 80 UNHEARD OF LOW PRICES, ROCK BOTTOM, HARD PAN, MATCHLESS PRICES A.T THE GREAT BARGAIN HOUSE OF A.LEH My Stock is larger now than ever, and I can show a better class of Gooas than were ever before brought to this market. I do not believe in keep? ing Goods, but I want to sell them, and if Prices will do it I AM THE MAN IT ENTIRE STOCK, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods. Notions, Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Ribbons, Collars and Neckwear, Dress Trimmings, Hamburg Edgings, from the cheapest to the finest patterns made in America at prices that will astonish eve? rybody. Silks, Satins, Velvet.-, Silk Velvei, Ribbons, Black and Col. Cashmeres, Nuns Veiling?!, Suitings, Dress Flannels, Berges, Buntings, Brocaded and Plain Dress Goods of every variety and descrip? tion, shade, color and price. These goods must be closed out, regardless of cost. Plaid and Opera Flannels, I Ladies' and Childrens' Underwear, Red and White Flannels. | Cloaks, Dolmans, Colored Canton Flannels, Silk Embroidered Flannels, Cretones, Table Damasks, Do v lies, Quilts and Comforts, Newmarkets, Jackets, Repellants, Cassimerea, Jeans, Cottonades, At prices to Suit hard times. Lace.Curtains, ^ Lace Yokes, Lace Lambrequins. Lace Capes, Lace Tidies, The latest Novelties Lace Bed Sets, For Misses and Ladies, AT YOUR OWN PRICES. Infant Shoes, Children Shoes, Misses Shoes, Ladies Shoes, Boya Shoes, Mens Shoe.-, The best goods made in this country, and the finest makes ever displayed in Anderson since or before the war. All I ask is the inspection of these goods. READY MADE CLOTHING, For Gbildren, Boys and Men. Right here is an opportunity to buy a Suit of Clothes cheaper than was ever offered before in this market. I am offering these Goods Lower than the Lowest, As I have concluded not to handle any more Clothing. So you better come soon and secure? A GENUINE BARGAIN. GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, In Endless Variety. THE PEARL SHIRT And oilier popular brands at Hard Pan Prices. MENS' HOSIERY, MENS' CUFFS, MENS' GLOVES, MENS' SUSPENDERS, MENS' NECK WEAR, MENS' UNDERWEAR, MENS' COLLARS, MENS' HATS, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, FOR LESS MONEY THAN CAN BE IMAGINED. These are solid facts, indisputable facts. I mean to sell these goods to make room for an im? mense Stock of SPRING GOODS. I will give you better goods for less money than any other House in the State. _A__ LESSER, ANDERSON, S. C. Febl2,1885 81 2