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mm r, Editor. ? ATJQi SC, 18S6. "IArd-beAwers for 1886. RICHARDSON, -L. tf?t?pIN, f Greenville. . , of State: . of Kerahaw. ComptjoIIexCfeneral: * r. R STONKr, of Berkeley. /Treasurer: I.:S. BA?KBBG, ;/of'^ismwelli iey General: ?H H.. EABLE." Setter. - ilendent of-Edacation : It RICE, "?f^bbeTille. it a?d Inspector General: tt"*0-DAY. Via moatrespects,an uneventfnl I H baa given then" people an to sei tfiff candidates for all. Joes, and inform themselves as itfonajIjuii'- anitableuessf Tie,: selection of the people : ted as well as the candidate?. | $*i?yefc hisright if wifirage j i&ffot-. the election of She; public interest, and it is an inteIHgent voter to fs?f^raige.'?simply to poii i^iiina^wrto^ has a j^-or to; reward some fa personal; J satisfaction, jit' to^f?niself and to boa ^9oteS'&r\the',maa- that iyjbei?veV w?libest :^B11^ ihei^plreB. We believe le which actuates the ^Anderson County ;vftf?s. : TJsere is, in?d?nt to all elec ^^gn^ei;ag?in$t, wbriri as ^^i^ij&c^ring^ the day of election false-" ' the. vote of candidates is in ,evil which the 9ni; J^;:hive hid ;?: bjyB^^.^^jgwple' have r Sy olf bearing the can* \a^;qiiea?bns, and i, if there were truth in g them oat. The r, ^ Irem Imuae to at the last icods upon a roan cannot be ascertained over and the mischief i^aipL. a lesson by beating .. . iVeSo'i? supported by inch ije? men, if ?erebe any in this sr?i;lBe*ttho' men whose .friends ' '^p th&dij of election, and the' ^stop^ ^ T_ will see- to it, that; the' &o^tfca ^day of election by any candidate, defeat such leB^^a^thii a'jfottfote will l and that the uttermost harmo-' ahnll;reign: torpughout ^?'e\..)?iBlt-;be satisfactory ? tbe^nasses of the people jIHISGTOS IiETTEB. of ihe Treasnry, General as prepared for publication od of unpaid balances due toVits citizens. It ofprincipal, only, anA Jiave'jit; been ;^en-toward a ion. of interestobligations, It that there is a large sum of mon Troasaiy^made. up of little li^mnlated by return of interest whicb.have it various times failed \^cS the penwns for whom they were Heretofore persons'who were ?? enooffh to ascertain that there. ;;toihemtolhel ; of unpaid interest, have had c?lt$ in getting their money,; ai&avery possible obstacle was pot in t^r/way and most unreasonable proofs ^^^erehipj_ and! identity .^demanded. 5^,one.eicept a: ''favored few" were ever altowcd to see the list, unless it was the oey* through whom the little coterie ^^^ed, :Ii is now, said thit; Congress jriM;^ ibr thw publication, and then all ? ;ijb^ i?nd-holders who have not claimed-] ?^5ke England, who hunufthi world I over to find its credits, while our Govern? ment- not, only keeps quiet when no demand is made on it but even when demand is made puts all obstacles possi? ble in the way of recovery, and also goes -ear, far'- is;. to refuse information when ' ajpedflca^caUed for by persons rightful r ly entitled to^if bygivinjg it the Gov? ernment would sht^jtself indebted. The President has designated CoL J. &-^Baxter, Chief Medical Purveyor of the Army, to act .as Surgeon' General nntU he makes an appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of I Gen. Murray. There has been a heated contest for this coveted prize ^^ JAriny officers, and the President has been much perplexed as to what On to take. Col. Baxter, who has been given the temporary appointment,! is ' next in line and entitled by right oil promotion to the place, but he is a Re? publican and so is at a disadvantage. He has a strong influence, however, even among Democrats, and may possibly be ^^Eortunate applicant. The Secretary of War, Eudicjtt, and Baxter are warm personal friends,' and the Secretary is doing his best to secure the/appointment I ibr his old friend. The;action of the President in temporarily appointing is an enigma/but gives encour ent to the either applicants as the vacancy already exists,and if Baxter is io be promoted why defer the permanent appointment? The talk of tho Congressmen during the last session filled 8,630 pages of the esaionai Record. This does not e; the index and appendix. It by 1^500 pages the number of f any previous session. 2he- new Democratic Campaigu Book, under the auspices of tbe Executive Committee, is the.hand* of the printer, and ? Hated and ready for distri a abort time. The book will ^:rspicy review, of the past Ad fBaxter Snanstration of the Government under Republicau ralo, and will discuss a num? ber of subjects of contemporaneous im* portance. The committee not being in possession of funds to enable it to distrib? ute tho book gratuitously, has determined to send it, prepaid by mail, to the address .:Joi any person who will ^makeC application" therefor and transmit the sum of one dollar. The Republican Congressional Com? mittee is also bard at work, and will soon have ready for distribution some interest? ing reading matter. Notwithstanding the warm weather the buildings occupied by the'respective campaign committees can be found brilliantly lighted every night, and a score.or more faithful and zealous disciples found in their shirt, sleeves hard at work getting campaign' fuel into form with which to scatter the enemy in the Fall: There are but-few officials of high degree in the city at present. Most of them have gone off on a Summer jnunt to return. some time, between September the first and fifteenth. ? -Tho clerks do not Beem so anxious to get away this Summer, ? except the new appointees, who are anx ?iocs to experience the feeling of drawing a whole month's salary in advance on which to recreate, for thirty days/ The sensation is a delightful one, as may be imagined, and loscy none of.itsBweetneaB ..with-age. ? ? ;-? , '-:\ ? The distribu tion of valnablea captured 'daring the late war has-commenced under the recent'.act' of Congress, and many iomea have already been \made? happy by the return of old family relics and heir? looms?upposed to have been lost for till .time. The* department has experienced much trouble in finding the rightful owners of some of the property,' but there will be( Very HUle of. it left without, a claimant. Applications have come in without number, and in many cases no trace of the property could be found. It is thought that most every person wticf. had valuables taken away from them during the war have applied for restitu? tion, hoping to find that it was turned I into the Treasury, H. The Verdict of- the Jury In the Anarchist "? ' -?? : Trial, v Our readers Will remember that a month or two ago there was a great riot in Chicago, at which time a number of persons were trilled and seriously wound? ed. The trouble was caused by Anar chiata, a number of whom were arrested I immediately after tho riot. Their trial [has just ended, and seven of them arc to I be hanged. The following is an account [ of the ending of the trial: * y. ? Chicago, August 39.-~The Court was called to order at 9,54. The prisoners I could be seen by very few in the Court? room. They presented about their usual [ appearance, though! Spies and.' Fischer looked deathly pale. The jury arrived at 9.55. There was an impressive. silence I as they filed in. When, the jury appear? ed Judge Gary enjoined absolute silence. [There was a whispered consultation between the Judge and clerk, when the verdict was read as follows: We, the jwy, find the defendants, August Spies, Michael Schwab, Samuel Fielden, Albert J R. Parsons, Adolph Fischer, George Engel and Louis Lingg, guilty of murder as charged in the indictment, and fix the penalty at death. We find'the defend? ant, Oscar W. Neebe, guilty of murder hin .'the manner and form as charged in the indictment, and fix the penalty at imprisonment in the penitentiary for fifteen years. Capt Slack asked that tbe jury be polled, and tho jurymen answered with ; firm voices. Capt. Black said he would desire to make a motion for a new trial. State's Attorney Grinnell said it would I be impossible to dispose of the motion during the present term, but by agree-' I meut the motion could be argued at- the I September term. This was agreed to by I the defence. The Court let the motion; ? be entered and continued until the next1 term, and the defendants were- taken [ It is understood that the authorities now contemplate the immediate arrest of all persons even indirectly connected with the Hay market tragedy for conspiracy, and that in this knowledge many of the active leaders, hearing the outcome of (the verdict^ are preparing to leave the Parsons and her female compan? ion, after leaving the Courtroom, returned ?ha seated themselves by Gen. W. H. Parsons, of Texas, a brother of one of the condemned.' The trio discussed the i. outcome among themselves. The prison j era were conveyed through the covered iron way which leads from the Court? room to tbe jail and were at once placed in the ' cage," a small compartment near the entrance to the jail, which is heavily barred and very completely covered with 1 a thick wire netting. They were joined I there shortly by their attorneys, who j extended to them what encouragement was in their power in regard to the hope [of reliefTon appeal. Spies had divested I himself of his coat and seemed to be the moat thoroughly composed of the eight. [ He declined to converse with anyone out j I his attorneys, but it is stated that he had a premonition that his fate was sealed., Engel, who has maintained a very quite air throughout the trial, appeared to be the moat thoroughly depreajed qua of the lot Jfe.safrisnabench with his hands j clenched in front of him, looking at the floor. He did not even look up to respond to a remark from one of his j companions. Lingg, the young bomb maker, walked about the cage somewhat j nervously and would not respond to a salutation by a newspaper reporter. He i had lost his smile, and he displayed the [ effect of the excitement of the ordeal of I the morning by complete loss of color. [Parsons, who had given himself np for I trial, looked disconcerted and broken [ down, but joined at intervals in questions [ directed to the attorneys. Fischer, who had looked very badly during the trial, having an almost absolutely colorless face, had in a measure recovered himself [ and smoked a cigar as he listened to the interchange of views between the counsel I and Spies. Fielden, the Englishman, sat on a box at the side of Engel and offered very little ? comment during the talk. {Schwab stood near Spies taking in tbe conversation, but offered no remark. (Neebe, who was. given fifteen years in I the penitentiary, was thoroughly compos? ed and appeared as though he was grate? ful that ne escaped tbe death. None of I the friends or relatives of the prisoner j bad appeared at the jail up to noon. I After the attorneys had departed the I prisoners were taken from their former I cells and placed in cell? on whu in known as "murderers' row." The jury, after haviug i&cuived their pay, were driven away in carriage* to escape the lingering crowds outfrid? the jail. Mr. Zeisler, of counsel fur the defence, said that he believed that the verdict wax against Anarchy, and not j against the. anarchist on trial. He thought the verdict was a great ?urpriae to State's Attorney Grinnell himself. The* people stood in groups on all tbe I streets leading to tbe Courtroom, and I eagerly purchased various edit ion*, jof papers, which followed each other rapid During. the reading of>be verdict the prisoners were complete hiddeu from j the; view of every one fv tbe Courtroom, j the cordon of police completely surround? ing them, and whatever immediate effect I tbe reading of the verdict had upon them could not be discerned. The precautions ] of tbe police were apparently directed so j as to guard against any demonstration by I the; prisoners or their friends of soy character whatever. The motion for a new trial, it is ex? pected, will be heard early next month, if it is overruled, Judge Gary will pro nbnnce sentence and fix the date for the carrying ont of the death penalty. The case will then go to the Supreme Court for review. It is the generally expressed, view of the lawyers that the Supreme Court will not interfere if Judge Gary refuses u new trial, as the Court, it is contended, ruled with great liberality toward the defend? ant's counsel and read to the jury nearly, ?very instruction asked for on behalf of the defendants. PR. WOODROW ACQUITTED. The Verdict of tho Augusta Freauyiory. Augusta, August 18.?The Presby? tery of Augusta, in session at Bethany Church, near Union Point, which has been engaged for two days in the trial of Dr. Woodrow for heresy in teaching evolution, concluded their trial last night On the final vote 18 voted Wood row not. guilty to 9 guilty on the first count of the indictment. On the other counts the majority in his favor was lar? ger: . Dr. Adams, conducting the prose? cution, at once gave notice of appeal to tbe Synod in Sparta in October. . Correspondence Augusta Chronicle. The columns of the Chronicle have given in. full, the .accounts of the great trial of Dr. James. Woodrow. This is the.first formal arraignment of the Doc? tor in a court of the church, authorized to try his'case, although his peculiar teachings have.bsen reviewed and criti cised in every assemblage of this denom? ination. He has been cleared of the charge of heresy, and escapes even the admonition which was tbe mildest form of punishment he could have received, and which, I believe, would, have been, the penalty , selected by the - prosecution. The case will be taken, on complaint, before the Georgia Synod,, which meets at Sparta in November, and as this body has been against' Dr.. Woodrow, the ver? dict of the lower court may be annulled. Bat annulling a verdict of not guilty does , not establish a'.verdict of guilty, and a new trial before the Presoytery could have but one termination.. So mach, then, for Dr. Woodrow's ecclesias? tical character. Three of the four Syn? ods controlling the Theological Seminary in Columbia may and probably will vote ?to turn .Dr. Woodrow . out of the faculty in accordance with the recommendation of the. General Assembly. . That of coarse will sever his connection with this institution. Dr. Woodrow's point was that he could not afford to resign under fire, and that as he has been cleared of teaching error by the court having juris? diction, he will remain until he is re? moved by the formal order of the Synod. -As Dr. Woodrow has two large publi? cations in Columbia, and as he occupies the chair of Natural Science in the South Carolina College, he will remain in Co? lumbia, st all events. The features of the trial were full of interest. The two persons pitted against each other were prominent men. Dr. Adams, of Augusta, conducted the. pros? ecution in a spirit of candor, courage and high ability.' His argument was said by Dr. Girardeau to have been tbe most masterly presentation of that side of the question that has yet been made. I saw no evidence of malice or intoler? ance. It was tbe clean work of a man who did his duty in the most direct way, and did it well. It was not an enviable position?that of1 prosecutor. It was a Contest with Dr. .Woodrow in his. own field, among his old friends. No man knows better than Dr. Woodrow what he does believe, and no man marshals his proofs so completely. It is hard to fasten error or to impute heresy here. Dr. Woodrow says he believes-the. body of man was formed by successive steps through succeeding stages of lower animal life. ' The objectors ssy he does not give f?ll credit to God. - Dr. Woodrow say a he recognizes God in the whole development from beginning to end. ? The objectors say God created man out of dust. Dr. Woodrow insists that the exact process of creation is not told in the standards of the chnrch or in the Bible; that science is not forbidden to try to work .ont tbe problem, and that the church should not set op arbitrary or illiberal barriers. The personal character of the accused had its effect upon the case. Members of the Presbytery had been associated 'with. Dr.' Woodrow for thirty years. They refused to believe him a dangerous man to the church. Others of the younger ministry had studied ander him st Oglethorpe University and at Colum? bia They did not incline to the belief that his teachings were heretical. All recognized him to be a pillar of intellec? tual strength in the Presbytery. It was not easy to secure-a verdict of guilty against this sort of man. Dr. Woodrow's handling Of witnesses was wonderful. He has a trained and subtle faculty. His mind is alert, and his output this time was finer in thread? ing evidence from the stand than in making hie appeal to the court. He is a skilled debater. The examination of Dr. Girardeau by Dr. Woodrow was tho keenest contest of the trial. It was a clash of flint and steel, edge-cutting and spark-throwing. It was quiet and in? tense. Both men s-e masters of contro? versial forces. Dr. Adams proved the better advocate; Dr. Woodrow the more adroit attorney. One is impulsive and eloquent; the other wary ana logical. Dr. Adams is full and florid, and his eyes shine with fire and nervous 'force. Dr. Woodrow is quiet and collected. He is precision itself. His face is pale, his eyes clear and passionless, and his demeanor indi? cates cool determination. Both men, I believe, were born abroad and are of Scotch extraction. This, meeting might h&veju^^is^-^rDTTrray .of-Caledoniair^cTnmies. Yon might almost Bee Bruce and Baliol personified there. I was glad to note the exchange of friendly courtesies in the train this after? noon. Tbe personal relations are not disturbed. I think Dr. Adams has sus? tained his reputation and made friends even of his opponents. Dr. Woodrow has of course gained all the official ad? vantage of the trial and proven his strength in his home Presbytery. E&sley's Bright Hopes. We learn anon good authority that it is the purpose of the Columbia and New berry railroad to extend their line to Easley. The reason for this is to get the benefits of competitive freight rates from the Richmond and Danville and tbe Cumberland Gap Railroad, when that great line 1b built, which we feel assured will be in tbe near future; but should this latter enterprise fail then the Col um ? bin and Newberry will take up the line via Easts toe Gap and pass through to the west But the building of both of these roads in the course of a few years, we look upon as a certainty, and then with the extension of the Savannah Valley Railroad to this place, Easley and Pickens County will start on a b< om never before witnessed by any other sec tion of this State.?Easley Messenger. Beat His Wife to Death. Pbospebity, AugUH; 19.?A brutal murder was committed about seven miles from here yesterday morning. Robert Harmon, a negro living on Mr. Ben. NicIioIhY place, becumo jealous of his wife and beat her to death. Her neck warf broken and her body beuten to a jelly and her skull was broken. He was captured last night, and put in jail to day.?Dispatch to News ami Courier. ? The efficacy of oil in stilling the waves during an ocean gale has recently received a fresh demonstration. Capt. Trant, of the steamer Venetian, which towed the disabled steamer Werra into port, is reported by the Maritime Register to have made a most successful experi? ment with oil. While heavy seaB were constantly breaking over tbe Warra in the gale of AugUBt 8, Capt Trant caused an old bag to be hung from each side of the Vcnetion and towed some distance astern, with the instant effect of smooth? ing (he sea about the disabled steamer, in low. The Catting Case. ?El Paso, texas, August 12.?By a special dispatch to the El Paso Times it has just been learned that yesterday tho second chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of this State took up the case of A. K. Cutting, and after reviewing the entire evidence argument began. This did not last long. Attorneys pro and con. had previously come to an agreement that the "two months' imprisonment already suff? ered by Cutting would be considered a complete purgation of h:s crime. This makes it certain beyond a doubt that the sentence which follows shortly will con? form to this agreement among the attor? neys. The case was heard with closed doors. The Court holds that both Judge Castenador aud J udgeZubia wero exactly right in trying and sentencing Cutting, but under tbe circumstances thinks he has now by two months' confinement, suffered enough, and they will order hie release, to take effect probably by Tues? day or Wednesday of next week. The $600 fine is also to be remitted. The Court expressly reaffirms all that has been said in favor of the right-of Mexico to try an offence committed in the United States. Therefore the status of the case as an international question is not, and will not be in the least altered by the release of Cutting. It will come up again directly on a question of indem? nity.' Consul Brigbam says he did not Bee bow the release of Cutting at this stage would change anything but the personal comfort of Mr. Cutting. It was not so much a question of tbe personal liberty of Mr. Cutting as a broad princi? ple at stake .between tho two Govern? ments, and, as he understood it, the Court had expressly affirmed the validity of the law which Secretary Bayaid has .rightly said that tbe United States could never permit to be in forced. It was like? ly that the point would come up again on a question of indem uityi Denver, August 23.?A dispatch from El Paso says: At 11.30 this morn? ing Cutting was taken onoe more before Judge Castenada's Court, when the official minutes of the Chihuahua Su? preme Coujrt, which had arrived this morning, were read to him, which re? cited the decree releasing him from fur? ther custody. The decision of the Court is based entirely upon the fact that Medina, the offended party, had waived his right to a civil suit for damages, tbe Court holding . that this ended the proceedings of the State. -When released by the Court Cutting replied: "As long as I am not further detained a.prisoner I accept lib erty, and I request that a copy of the Supreme. Court be given me for my future use." This the Court consented- to do in Spanish. Judge Castenadas sent a copy of the decree to Jefe Politic, who sent back word that he would give Cutting bin liberty accompanied with the with? drawal of the charge. To a reporter Cutting said: "Well, I can't understand what all this has to do with my card in the El Paso Herald, for which I was solely arrested, for lour weeks incarcerated and was being tried at the time my Government made the demand for my immediate release." It is said on the other side of tbe river that the Mexican Constitution, prohibit? ing the residence of agitators and other dangerous characters in the Republic, will be enforced against Cutting. The Abbeville Democracy. Abbeville, August 23.?The returns from our Primary Election, held last Sat? urday, were reported to the Convention to day. Gen. R. R. Hemphill received the nomination for the State Senate with out opposition, aud the following gentle? men were nominated for the House of Representatives in tbe order named: Rev. J. N. Young, Capt. R. J. Robert? son, Capt. W. E. Barraore and Hon. W. H. Parker.' Tbe fifth place on the ticket will have to be filled and another Prima? ry is ordered for Saturday, the 4th of September. Tbe two candidates referred back to the Primarv to be voted on for the fifth place are Capt. W. D. Mars and Dr. G. H. Waddell, both of them re? maining so even that it will be difficult tossy which will be the lucky man. Capt. Ed. Cowan defeated Geo. C. Hodges for tbe office of School Commis? sioner by 224 majority. This race was very spirited. Only two men were nom? inated for County Commissioner, Capt. Joel W. Liles and Capt. G. M. Mattison. The third place will be contested for in the next Primary 'by Capt. J. N. Xing and Capt. W. D. Mann. There was no election for Auditor, Capt. Parks and A. W. Jones both remaining pretty even, Parks receiving 1,210 and- Jones 1,171. The vote was pretty full,, being 2,701. Of course the election returns did not tally with the expectations of a good many people, but the nominees are all good meu.?-Dispatch to News and Courier. Secretary Bayard will Retire. Washington, August 18.?There seems but little doubt that when tbe Mexican troubles are settled Secretary Bayard will retire from the Cabinet. This statement 1b made upon reliable authority coming from a close and near friend of the Secretary. He would do so now were it not for the unfavorable comment it would create. To do so now his actions would, he knows, be misconstrued and attributed to the un Eleasaut feature- of' the Mexican em roglio. Much, of course, will depend on the manner in which a settlement of the affair is made. If Mr. Bayard can sustain himself before the people and receive their general approval, which he says he does not have at the present time, the question of resigning may be.jecon sidered. ?> First AsaiBtant^Secretary of State Porter will in all probability resign as soon as tbe business of tbe office will ad? mit of it. The real cause for Mr. Por? ter's dissatisfaction has grown out of the unpleasant relationship that has sprung up between Bryan, Secretary Bayard's private secretary, and Mr. Porter. It is claimed, and stated by those in position to know, that Bryan, who is empowered to act for tbe Secretary in tbe Secretary's absence, has grown dictatorial and self important, oftentimes overriding the will of Mr. Porter, and that it is quite out of the question to get on with him. An effort has been made to have the Secre? tary provide for Bryan in. some other capacity, where he will not come in con? tact with the heads of various depart? ments, which may be brought about. If this is done Mr. Porter may remain, but if not be has signified bis intention to retire as soon as the important matters now pending are disposed of. Mart. Gary's Neglected Grave. Greenville News. While visiting friends of Abbeville county during this month I had occa? sion to pass the site of tbe old Taberna? cle church. The structure some years ago was removed, I am told, to the flourishing town of Greenwood, and the spot where the people once gathered to worship from miles around is now given up to the care of the birds by day and the night hawks by night. This want of care for the sacred spot is certainly a reflection ou the citizens of tbe community, but when we know that the remains of some of tbe county's best citizens and State's noblest sons rest there, it is more than a reflection. It should cause kindred and friends to bang their, beads in shame for this gross neglect of tbe remains of departed friends and relatives, for is it not by the care of the graves we judge the extent the memories are cherished by tbe living? If the memories are cherished at all, should they not prompt the citizens to gather at least unco each year and clear away the underbrush that is fast becom? ing trees, and the briars that are striving to take possession of the burial ground ? I am told, Mr. Editor, that the remains of one lie there who was always found in the front rank leading his men; who freely offered his life on the fields of Virginia for our beloved State, and who in 1876 gave his time,- his talent and his means to redeem our State from tbe rule of the oppressors, and but for his wise counsel and determined action I seriously doubt whether success would have been'realized in that year. This soldier-statesman was M. W. Gary. His gravi.' I um lull] is unmarked save by a mound of mother earth and a rural rock marks the place of rest of that head that so successfully directed the boys in gray us long as there was hope and planned the campaign of 76. Should this be so? I say no! Let the soldiers of his once famous command and his red shirt fol? lowers of 76 take the matter in hand and raise a fund that will raise a spire as tall as the lonely pine of that vicinity. Let us pay just honor to the dead hero thai, we, lo our shame, failed to honor whilu liviug. Red Suikt of 76. A Fearful Storm in Texas. Victoria, Texas, August 21.?A disastrous wind storm visited this city yesterday, leaving destruction and deso? lation in its track. The wind blew a hurricane. The East-bound passenger train, which was standing at the depot here, was blown over on the platform. There were eeveral passengers on the train, but all of them escaped uninjured. The freight depot and Masonic Hall, both large buildings, are total wrecks, while the whole colored section is almost literally swept away. Two church stee? ples were blown down and two churches unroofed. The High School building and jail were considerably damaged. Altogether there were about 75 bouses completely demolished and 118, more or less, damaged. Few buildings escaped uninjured. The trees and most of the shrubbery in the city were blown down and the streets filled with debris. Busi? ness was entirely suspended. The loss is roughly estimated at $100,000. Old citi? zens say that it was the most terrible storm known in Victoria. The telegraph wires are all down, and there is no con? nection South of bere. A special to tbe News' from Corpus Christi says: On Friday morning one of the heaviest rain storms for years struck this city. The wind bad commenced blowing very bard from the southeast tbe evening before and changed to northwest between 5 and 6 o'clock in the morning. It blew with terrific force for two hours, its velocity being estima ted at seventy-five, miles an hour. A large number of houses were moved from their foundations. A colored church and the office of-the Arkansas Pass Rail? way Company were completely destroy? ed. Large trees were uprooted and fences and outbuildings were swept away. It blew very hard yesterday from the southeast. The steamer J. C. Harris arrived yes? terday noon, two days overdue, and re? ports a terrible storm at Rockport and Harbor Island. All the improvements and grading at Harbor Island were washed away, several boats were capsized and one large vessel was beached. At Rockport six houses were blown down off their foundations. About one hun? dred employees of the Arkansas Pass Railway Company were obliged to leave Harbor Island and seek refuge at Rock port, as the water was six feet deep on the island. Seven men are missing, and and it is supposed they were drowned during the storm. The amount of dam? age has not been estimated, but the loss is heavy. A Seguin, Texas, special says: Tbe damage by the storm here is variously estimated at from $8,000 lo $15,000. The Record office was destroyed. The new tower of the Episcopal Church was blown down and a large number of pub? lic and private buildings were either destroyed or badly damaged. Robert Jefferson, a son of Col. John L. Jefferson, was killed at Sutherland Springs, and Garland Smith and Richard Burgess, son of the Hon. W. H. Burgess, were badly wounded. They were camping at the Springs and were injured by falling trees. A pauper living with John Eng? land, across the river, died of fright dur? ing the storm. The cotton plant has been whipped into shreds, but many persons believe that it will take on a new growth and develop a top crop. The damage has not yet been estimated, but will be very heavy. A Laling, Texas, special says: On Friday morning about daylight a terrific rain storm set in which continued until 7 p.m., causing great damage. Houses were blown from their foundations, trees were uprooted, fences blown down and cotton was stripped from the stalk and blown over the fields. No casualties are reported. A Hempstead, Texas, dispatch says that the storm did great damage to the cotton crop. In tbe uplands tbe loss to tbe crop from tbe ravages .of the wind and rain of Friday will be fully 15 per cent. A Human Pincushion. Yobk, Pa., August 19.?A well-known York dressmaker has undergone a num? ber of surgical operations in the last few days for the removal of pins and needles from her hands, feet ana other portions of her body. About thirty of the little implements have been extracted, and it is doubtful whether all have yet made their appearance. The young lady, who resides on South George Street, was made quite ill by her strange experience, but is now able to be about, and no se? rious consequences are feared. It is said to have been the habit of tbe young lady to bold pins aud needles in her mouth while engaged in her work, and it is sup? posed some of them slipped down her throat and made their way through her flesh to the parts of her body at which they presented themselves. MRS. C. R. MURRAY'S SGHOOMGT YOMB LADIES WILL open at her residence on the first Monday in September. C. It. MURRAY. Aug 20, 1880 7 _ 3 _ MUSICAL. ?IjRS. A. IV. PINKIND WILL resume her professional duties Tuesday, Sept. 7th, 1880, at Mr. Tolly's residence. Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar and Vooal Music Taught. Aug 20.1880_7_2 _ FOR SALE MY FARM of 100 acres, located one half mile West of Due West, Abbe? ville County. The place has on it a two story Dwelling House, containing nine rooms, and all other necessary outhouses. Terms accommodating. Apply to H. M. YOUNG, Due West, S. C. Aug 20,1880_7_ "\TOTICE TO CREDITORS. -LN All persons having demands against the Estate of Charlotte Kay, deceased, arc hereby notified to present them, properly proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those in? debted to make payment at once. M. L. SHARPE, Ex'r. Aug 20, 1880 7_3_ A. P. Johnatoae. A. C. Strickland. DENTAL~CARI). Johnstone & Strickland, SURGEON DENTISTS, HAVING formed a partnership in the practice of Dentistry, we are prepar cd to do all work in our line after the must approved modem methods, das adminis? tered for extracting teeth when desired. Omca?No. 2 Granite Row, ovi'.r Block ley, Brown A Fret well's Store. Aug 20, 1880 7 Notice to Contractors. WILL be let to the lowest bidder, nt Earle's Bridge on Tuesday, 28th d.iy September, 1880, at 11 o'clock a. m., a con? tract to build a new bridge over Seneca River at that point. Bids for the con? struction of an Iron Bridge there will also be received up to that date. The specifica? tions for the work can be found in the of? fice of the Commissioners after September 10th, and will bo announced at the time the contract is let. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. JOSHUA JAMESON, A. O. N ORRIS. W. J. ROBINS, Board County Commissioners A. C. E. W. LONG, Clerk. Aug. 20,1880 7 4 FOR SALE. A Very Fine Jersey Heilt r Call'. WILL be four months old Septembor ?nil, jssii. A. 1?. TOWERS. Aug 20, 1880 ._T_ 2_. SCHOOL NOTICE. MISS MAGGIE EVANS' School will begin on first Monday in September. She hns just erected a new and commodious school house, which .she has supplied with ufl tlie couv?uienctt> and appliuua* for successful teaching. Terms ua heretofore. Drawing taught without extra charge. Credit given for public money. Miss Vir? ginia Evans will teach music. Terms, ?15.00 for 20 weeks. For further informa? tion apply to Miss Maggie Evans. Aug 20, 1886_7_ 2*_ THE ANDERSON MILITARY ACADEMY! THE Exercises of this institution will be resumed on the 1st September next, under the Superintendence of the undersigned, aided by Teachers of recog? nized ability. Tho military feature will be more dis? tinctly marked than heretofore, and the Natural Sciences will also receive Increased attention. The terms for Board and Tuition will re? main as heretofore. DEL. KEMPER. Aug 5,183S 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Congress. The friends of Judge J. S. COTIIBAN anuouuee him as a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary or Convention, whichever plan may ho adopted. For the House of Representatives. The friends of Dr. T. A- HUDGEN5 respectful? ly nominate him as a candidate for the II ouse of Representatives, subject to the action of the Dem cratic primary election. The friends of Col. JOSEPH N. BROWN an? nounce him as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. The many frietids of J. C. WHITFIELD, Esq., ' announce him as a candidate for tho Legislature from this County, subject to the action of the pri? mary election. I announce myself a candidate for election to tho Houso of Representatives, subject to the Demo? cratic primaries. My platform is simple and con? cise : Low taxes on everything except education few offices, and competent, well paid officials?a law regulating the loaning of money at not more than seven per cent?free schools for everybody, But I am honestly opposed to cyclones, snakes, rogues, demagogues, radicals, tramps, cranks and the devil. If elected, fellow-citizens, I promise you my faithful services to the full extent of my ability. GEO. W. MILLER. The many friends of Capt. JOHN W. DANIELS respectfully nominate him as a candidate for tho House of Representatives, subject to the action of tho Democratic primary election. The friends of E. P. EARLE respectfully an nounco him as a candidate for the House of Rep? resentatives at tho next election, subject to tho Democratic primary. The friends of J. BELTON WATSON announce him as a candidate for re-election to tho House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Dem? ocratic party of Anderson County. For the State Senat?. The friends of R. P. CLINKSCALES hereby announce him as a candidate for the State Senate, subject to tho primary election of the Democratic party. Tho friends of Mal. B. F. WHITNER announce him as a candidate for State Senate, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in the primary election. E. B. MURRAY, Esq., is hereby announced as a candidate for the State Senate from Anderson County?subject to tho action of the Democratic party in the primary election. For County Treasurer. The many friends of Yv\ H. FR1ERSON respect? fully nominate him as a candidate for re-cIecUon to the office of County Treasurer for tho ensuing term, subject to the Democratic primary election. For Judge of Probate. W. F. COX Is hereby announced as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate, subject to tho action of the Democratic party. I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate for Anderson County, subject to the primary election. J. C. C. FEATHEBSTON. E. W. LONG is hereby announced as a candl didate for the office of Probate Judge of Anderson County, subject to the action of the primary elec? tion. The friends of COLUMBUS WARDLAW, Esq., respectfully announce him as a candidate for Judge of Probate in this County, subject to the primary election. He is well qualified for the du? ties of the position, and If elected will mako a faithful and efficient officer. For School Commissioner. To the voters of Anderson County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination at the primary elec tion for School Commissioner of Anderson County, promising if elected to give my undivided attention to the duties required. R. W Todd. J. G. CLINKSCALES respectfully announces himself a candidate for re-election to the office of School Commissioner, subject to tho action of the Democracy of Anderson County. For County Commissioner. Tho friends of W. G. SMITH, of Honea Path Township, nominate him as a candidato for the office of County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary election. The many friends o( JESSE P. McGEE, of Hall township, announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Demo? cratic primary election. Tho many friends of J. H. JONES announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner, sub? ject to tho primary election. Mr. Jones has filled tho office acceptably for four years, and is well qualified by experience for its duties. I am a candidate for the office of County Com? missioner. My business engagements are such that I may not be able to canvass the entire Coun? ty and meet my friends face to face. I hope they will remember me on election day. Subject to the action of the Democratic primary. W. F. BOATNER. The many friends of THOMAS GIRARD re? spectfully place his name before the people of An? derson County as a suitable candidate for County Commissioner at the next election, subject to tho Democratic primary. Tho many frUnds of Cant. C. B GILMER here? by announce him as a candidate for County Com? missioner, subject to the primary election. The many friends of R. S. BAILEY, apprecia? ting his past services as County Commissioner for four years, respectfully announce him as a candi? date for said office, subjoct to the primary election. The many friends of W. L. DOBBINS respect? fully announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner at the approaching election, subject to the Democratic primary. We arc authorized to announce J. AMAZIAH HALL, Esq., as a candidate for the office of Coun? ty Commissioner, subject to the action of the Dem? ocratic party. The many friends of Col. JOSH UA JAMESON, appreciating his services as County Commissioner lor the past two years, respectfully announce his name as a suitable person for re-election to thai office, subject to the action of the primary election. The many friends of A. 0. NORRD3, Esq., ap? preciating Iiis services as County Commissioner for the post two years, respectfully announce him as a suitable person for re-election to that office subject to the action of tho primary election. The many friends of W. Mi GIBSON respect? fully announce him as a candidato for County Commissioner at tho approaching election?sub? ject to tho action of the Democratic party. If elected will endeavor to work for the best inter? ests of the County. i At the solicitation of many friends I have de? termined to offer myself as a candidate for tho office of County Commissioner?subject to tho re? quirements of tho Democratic party at the ap? proaching election. C. D. GAILLARD. County Auditor. Tho friends of T. J. WEBB respectfully nomi? nate him as a candidate for rfcappolntinent to the office of Auditor of Anderson County, subject to the Democratic primary elecilon. Due West Female College. SESSION opens First Monday of Oct. Ten Teachers. Ten Pianos ia con? stant use. Facilities in.French and Music, Instrumental and Vocal, unsurpassed. The prospects of the College were never brighter. Whole cost of Board and regular Tuition for year, $165.00. For Catalogue apply'to J. P. KENNEDY, President. July 22, 1886 2_ ANDERSON MALE ACADEMY. W. J. UGON, Principal. 1MIE property of the Anderson Educa? tional Association, known as the University, having been leased to other par tics, 1 be>i leave to inform my friends, and the public generally,' that I will open a School for yountf men and boys in the City of Anderson on the 3Qfl.lt Angust next. Haying spent thirty-seven years of my lif" exclusively !" "??? business '"f teaching ?Lwenly-eighL in Anderson County and nine elsewhere?the fruits of my labors are well known, not only to this people, but also to many others outside of this County and in differeni; parts of the State ; and it is, therefore, wr.h a confident expectation of a liberal support from my former patrons and others that I offer my services to the people of Anderson and surrounding coun? try, It is my purpose, by careful and unre? mitting attention, to tench thoroughly all the Classical, Mathematical and Scientific branches usually taught in High Schools and Academies, and at the same time equal care and attention will be given to those engaged in the elementary and less advan? ced studies, using for both classes of stu? dents the latest and most approved Text Books, and adopting such modern methods of instruction as have received the endorse? ment of the best educators of our time. Special attention will bo given to the preparation of students for College, and to those who are unable, for lack of time or means, to take a Collegiate course, my ear? nest efforts will be given to aid them in acquiring a solid, well-grounded education which will fit them to discharge creditably and efficiently all the practical business du? ties of life. I trust I will be excused if 1 refer with a pardonable pride, as a result of my life's work as an educator, to the large number of my former si;udents, of both sexes, who have won the first prize at several rigid competitive examinations ; and, also, to the long list of young men who have achieved success in the learned professions, and con? spicuous success in other honorable busi? ness avocations. It is not my intention to antagonize any other institution of learning in our City there is room for all; but by faithful, con? scientious work, I hope to merit and re? ceive a proportionate share of the public patronage.. The scholastic year extends from August 30t*. 1886, to June 3rd, 1887, divided into two sessions. The first ends Jan. 15th, 1887, and the second begins on the following Monday and ends June 3rd, 1887. There will be an intermission of one week at Christmas. Charges will be made by the session, and when a student enters school, he will be charged from the day of entrance to the end of the session in which he enters. No deduction will be made for loss of time, ex? cept in cases of long, protracted illness. Tuition fees must be paid promptly at the end of eacb month, or a satisfactory arrangement made with regard to them. No student greatly in arrears will be al? lowed to continue in the school. Teaching s the business by which I gain a liveli? hood, and it is a3 reasonable that I should require prompt payment for my work when it is done as any other laborer in any other work. The merchant can give long credit, but he always charges proportionately highor prices. The rates I offer arc strictly cash?payable monthly. Tuition fees will be.$12.00, $10.00 and 120.00 per session, according to the studies pursued by the student. Contingent fee fifty cents per seision, to cover incidentals. Arrangements have been made by which students can be boarded at reasonable prices in the City. Students of my School, boarding at any place, will be responsible to me for their conduct. . Further information with regard to my School will, be cheerfully furnished. Don't hesitate to apply for it Aug 12, 1880_5_3m A Chance to Make Money. AN Agent wanted to sell the Taylor & Cox Fire Extinguisher in Newberry and Spartanburg Counties. Last Fall one agent in this State sold over $800 in two weeks; another agent in about six weeks something over $1200. Apply to C. E. HOBTON, Williamston, 8. C. Aug 19,1880_8_2 ANDERSON FEMALE SEMINARY. THE Seventh Session begins on the first Monday in September, proximo. Ten very accomplished teachers. Thorough is still our "Watchword and reply." Music, Painting and Drawing taught in highest perfection. For Catalogue giving full information as to our Curriculum and system of instruc? tion, and our terms .for board and tuition, address the President, LEWIS M. AYER, Anderson, S. C. Aug 19,1886 6_3__ A.&K. Railroad House, BY MRS. A. M. BENSON. TRAIN STENT BOARD. 045 Broad: St., Augusta, Ca. GOOD Accommodation, Clean Beds, Airy Rooms. One Dollar and Twen? ty-five Cents per day. Aug 12, 1886 5 3m Miss Leaora Hubbard. THE Fall Term opens Monday, Sept. 0th. With enlarged school building and an excellent Assistant, the number of pu ?iis will not be limited as heretofore, rawing lessons twice each week, to all the pupils, free. Special instruction in Draw? ing, Painting and Music given on reasona? ble terms. . .?' A special Kindergarten rooni has been prepared tor'the little ones. Credit given for all public money receiv? ed. Aug 19,1880_0_4? LAND FOR SALE. THE undersigned offers for sale one hun? dred acres of valuable Land, most of it fresh, and well adapted for grain and cotton. Situated in Corner Township. For terms and other particulars, apply to C. M. SHERARD, Moffattsville, S. C. Aug 5, 1880_4 4 NO CURE-NO PAY! j - j Dr. Harbin's Diarrhoea and Dysentery Mixture. 1 WE have secured the Agency of this preparation, and have such confi? dence in its curative powers that we agree to return the money to any person buying a bottle and receiving no benefit after fol? lowing directions Try it?only 25c. 1 HILL BROS. July 29,1886_3_3m I NOTICE TO CREDITORS. I All persons having demands against the Estate of Elias McGee, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, property proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted (to make payment. i J. L. TRIBBLE, Adm'ri Aug 19.1880_0_3| THE SMITH SONS' GIN Is the Best on the market?just come out?has all the latent im? provements, and sold on easy terms, T\7"E are selling all SUMMER GOODS and SHOES at a great sacrifice for Cdh. Wo TT are agents for the Bay State Shoes, every pair warranted good or luondy refun? ded. We have plenty of GROCERIES left, and are selling LOW. preparatory to buy ing an immense stock in next thirty days. Aug 20,1880 TAYLOR & VANWYCI DEPOT STJ 2ET. To the Ginners And Farmers ? ? OF A.ndLerson County! 45,000 YARDS OF BAGGING, BOUGHT BEFORE THE ADVANCE, Bagging and Ties to cover seven thousand bales of Cot? ton, bought greatly less than to-day's market. Car of Celebrated TENNESSEE WAGONS, Expected daily. Two Hundred and Fifty Barrels of FLOTJR5 To arrive, ground out of New Wheat. ogk- Our Buyer is in the Northern Markets, and we pro? pose to make trade lively the coming season, by offering large blocks of Goods at prices to attract attention. Call in*when in the City. We like to have you call, whether you give us your patronage or not. BLECKLEY, BROWN & FRETWELL. August 26,1886 ' 7 JOHN E. PEOPLES * CO. EXPECT TO CONTINUE THEIR , CROCKERY BUSINESS, .A.ND in order to build up a good trade, they are offering their stock at very low prices. They have a large stock of? Hand-Painted China Decorated Sets* Opaque Porcelain Goods, Granite and C. C. Ware, Stone and Glassware, Fruit Jars a Specialty. They have some SILVERWARE that they will sell very cheap. Also, a lot of BIRD CAGES and FEATHER DUSTERS. They have a large atock of? STOVES AND RANGES, That they will sell cheap for cash, or on time to good parties. They have an im? mense stock of all kinds of TINWARE of their own make. They manufacture EVAPORATORS, and sell Brennan & Co.'s Celebrated? CANE MILLS. FEED CUTTERS? SAW MILLS* &C. On short notice they do ali hinds of Tin Rooffing, Gutterin^aud Roof Painting .:_. _? - As cheap as any one. BgL Before buying your PAPER, PAPER BAGS and WRAPPING TWINE, call and examine their stock, and get prices that will compete with any house sell? ing same quality of goods. August 12,1886 5 AUGrUST, 1886. We have made our last Reduction of the Season in all our Departments. OUR STOCK OF SUMMER GOODS MUST BE SOLD, AS WE NEED THE ROOM FOR OUR LARGE FALL STOCK. BgL. Come in and see for yourselves, and you wiil find prices LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE. W. A. CHAPMAN. August 5,1886_4_'_* NIAGARA HIA9ARA GRAPE VINES, AND ALL|OTHEU CHOICE KINDS. LeCONTE PEAR TREES, And other Fruits wanted. For Fall delivery PRICE? SO VERY LOW That to price will be to buy. Call ami sec u.s. or write for illustrate! circulars and prices. W. D. SIMPSON & CO. Office?At Simpson, Reid it Co.'s* Drug Store. Juno 24, 18S? 50 3m NEW CROP TURNIP SEED .HIST ARRIVED. ALL SIZES. AMERICAN FULL PROTHIL POWDER IIIMIID. ORR & SLOAN. July 82,1880