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\PUEIJSUEJ> EVERY THURSDAY. JS. CLINKSCALES, > Eduoss and aLAHGSXON, J PBOPRDiroas. THTJBSDAY, JULY 5, 1888, TERMS i 75c ort, F.M. Davenport, membsrof the from Greenville County, diod his?home in that County last Monday, aged ftbout Bixty years, Mr. Davenport was atone time a resident of Anderson. JJoon^ this County wlUregr^tb heat of his death, ie Sooth Carolina Confederate pen list now. foots up about 1800.. At breach pensioner per month itre , about $100,000 per annum to pay 7 of the pensions. The Legislature approprmted $50i000 for the pur . ^andtthe law\will have tobe amend ^itthe next aession so si to exclude 5m its provisions or the apprtK ions will have to be- increased. iispatch from Washington, dated " V says'it -* estimated at the jiry Department that there has ^$13,000,000 in the a&ebt;. ?^af^the month of June, ^dac&aBev^ $129,000^00 in the J^ftf?the''''nix^-yemr emtog to-day. e5iotoi.iex^pts-during the year are ' ;:$3^0?O,000 a*r? the total $ atv $273^0OO,00Or leaving; a ^7,000,000, '?State Farmers' Encampment, ? at Spartanburg from August ifch, inclusive, promises to be a and Spartanburg is making iy.e preparatibn8 forit. Speeches iltural men from all parts of the hlry may -be expected, and represen es from; Alabama, Tennessee, Geor *' '' and South Carolina/ the five sing the .Inter State En i^-will, be present Tbe rail* :have reduced rates of fare from fp]a^;?f^e.couhtry. f'?? : - - -m ". * ^Philadelphia Record says President ^^d's utterancee, no less than his ;'? - are filled with'an earneatnes* people instinctively identify ity and lofty purpose in offi [station.'His reply to the committee of his renominatioD -?,of^i3?ia nature, and it was infused, v^ with a tinge of pathos that recognized as sincere and charac * c of the speaker. Partisan calumny ' ction are indeed bitter, reckless Ijehj^eTew, yet we need have no fear. ^le'^ViU'amply7 sustain him' in t work which he is striving, to %?>'.;. ? ? ? -.. .-? . ? -:- ' |^ tariff bill has : ^^^^^posed-of. Its consideration was : -^q^ the House last Friday with I-amendment having been adopted, ^hose previously agreed upon by the and Means Committee. The free ^ however; only occupies the first ball /^flzen of ninety or more pages, and it* /:Wr^uIer?tion by sections is progressing ?^i^i^iy^-fMt,-?)' slowly that even J^^Utf does not think, the House will g?fe?&ln^ first ol ; :00^aa^-.^3his elow progress is causing '0^^.ape|ulation in regard to the ad? s'-jonr^ and many mem* ^ji^faytf&Tsn it as their opinion that ^Bv?n the fifteenth of September would find Congress in session. ? ' ?- T - > gtv^f-tm^J^-McDonald,.who probably ^l^^l^-ahoiit tbe State of Indiana other man, insists that Harrison :vcannot carry the State, but thai Indiana's ^g^fi^al vpte Will go to Cleveland and "?n. He Bays that the floating is the balance of power in the ?^jauuSstB of three elements, the i^GpBMbacl-era, the labor party and the .^^r^bitioniats. He is positive that the Lg* :p^ociauj; will command more^of these .||ib^jth>..l^qbl.ie8Ssl:'.at^:wiU;tln? be l^bj^d to carry. ibe^State. He is Batia g?ed?be; says, ihatthe Bepublicans have ^^D^e^a^?ng nomination, and that the jp*ffcfc&i8?personally a e'ean and able one, ^/an? c?mmands respect, Nevertheless, it |{?:U be de&atecl f.-T5ie^S^e:De Executive Com* ^ mitte<&> at a recent meeting in Columbia, Vdea^oated the following place? and dates wf?r the holding of the public meetings as 1 by the party constitution : V, July 20?Hodges, Third Dk ^|e}ay, July 24?-Greenville, Fourth pjfe*tday, July?0?Chester, Fifth Dis rhv. ' . Wednesday, August 1?Sumtef, Sav iav, August 2?Florence,?ixth ?y, August 3?Charleston, First lay, Augusts?Blackville, Second sse meetings wjll be ? addressed by L> candidates for Governor and jieutenimT?overnor. E. Prince, Esq;, publishes a card in issue of the Intelligekceb an ag hjs . withdrawal from the race r the Solicitorship of the Eighth Judi " it Since he had concluded to a candidate for the position, be a been kept closely at home on account lfe professional engagements, and has very little time to canvass outside of jjowa County, and the action of the 'Convention, which met at Sene f. few days ago, in fixing the date , for ^: P^mary Election on the 10th of tst, makes it utterly impossible! for to thoroughly canvass the District fore the election. Hence ho announces ^withdrawal from the race. The ? .Convention, we think, ordered election, too early in the campaign, people will not have an opportunity leet the candidates is this abort time, many voters will not be able to cast ycttes in accordance with their own lions of the merits of the respective iidatea. "But the Convention has ' the date, and it is therefore useless us to say anything more about it Prioee'a withdrawal is deeply et ted byhis friends. He is a gentle of*fine legal attainments, and had he tinned in the race and been elected, ?Judicial Circuit; in South Carolina eld have had a more zealous or efficient Mtory- ,- . " '. ' ;Mre..I*. CwSherman, of Great Falls, ^sec?xed a divorce from bar bus* recently, and immediately married /lawyer. At the reception which ,rwi? the wedding; her ex-bnsband leaid'tohe ?nc of th.e merriest dan Mr, Prince withdraws from the Eace for Solicitor. To The Public : I regret to announce my withdrawal from the race for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial District. Owing to the press of my professional business up to the holding of our Court last week, it has been utterly impossible for me to can? vass the District as thoroughly as has been done by my honorable competitors. 1 bad hoped that the Primary Election for the Judicial District would not be held before the first of September, in which event I would have gladly con-. ! tinned' the contest; but, as the matter now stands, it will be physically impos? sible for.me to make that thorough can? vass of the five Counties that is abso? lutely essential to success. I am pro? foundly grateful to my numerous friends throughout .the District who have so warmly championed my cause, and with the assurance that, Da volenie, "I will be heard from again," I am, Respectfully, Geo. E. Prince: . Anderson, S. C, July 2,1888. - A Young Andersoninn Tislts Greenville. Editors Intelligencer : I like so? ciability.' It is unifying and elevating and refining; if it pervades a community where a strong moral sentiment prevails. It is far-reaching in its influence, and has an intrinsic value, notwithstanding cul? tivating such a spirit and practicing it costs^nothing, nominally. And the practice of sociability forces selfishness to lose its hold on the individual fast, and makes him willing to see his neigh? bor succeed, and say "well done" to him, even if their pursuits are the same. Having spent three and a half of the pleasanteat, thongh the most labored, years of my life in Greenville where such a spirit does prevail, my heart was thrilled with delight when: I, accompanied by my wife, faced to the Mountain City recently for a sojourn of a week among familiar scene3 and faces. And I am persuaded to affirm, unhesitat? ingly, that no town in the South, large or small, will surpass her in the social feature, and to which, I believe, she is indebted, in a large measure, to-day for her unmistakable signs of progress, enterprise and generous. public spirit Furthermore, I believe this social spirit from which more than I have referred to has emanated, may be traced ultimately to tbe influence exerted by the honored institutions of learning in her midst? Furman University and the Female Col? lege. Here, Greenville might well bow in obeysance. It was the commencement exercises of these that called us thence, and to mention them provokes this writing. It is always inspiring to witness tbe hour when strong young men and women are graduated <? hen they take a stand among their fallows to go forth to bless the world and humanity. All honor: to the young man or woman with the ambi? tion and inclination to sacrifice the pleasures of home and undergo the toil and privations of a student's life for the betterment of his mind and heart. And, 11 yet again, we would commend the parent who thus uses the "sordid dost," that his child may possess what is, indeed, of material worth?an education. With wishful eyes , and proud hearts we looked upon three of Anderson's sons as they were graduated with distinction in a class of eleven by Furman University; V. H., Bon of W^. G. Watson, took the degree Master of Arts; E. H., son of the lamented Levi Borriss, took the degree Bachelor of Arts, and 0. L., the eldest son of A. A. Dean, took the degree Bachelor of Science. Mr. Dean, also took- the degree Master of Mathematics and Mechanical Philosophy. I believe, this degree has been applied for only four times within the history of the Univer? sity. And. Anderson claims two of these sons?my . friend and old chum, W. E Breazeale, being tbe other. Mr. Burn88 has chosen the ministry as his life work. The other tw.o young men have possibly not determined upon theirs. Among the young ladies who wprp prominent in the exercises of the Female College were two that Anderson may lay large and just, claims to; Misses Grace Cochrao and Olive Brown, tbe former being graduated from the College during the week. The faculties of these institutions will look anilouBly upon the career of their sons and daughters (graduated), and mark with peculiar prt?o (heir'successes ia life. And none the less will Ptyse of us who have been watching then? course as it has been pursued about .those classic walls. And not us alone, but a community at large will look on with an eye concealed possibly. All this is as it should be. It is placing a value, exercising a concern, manifesting an interest in developed and ] trained faculties of tbe mind?in educa? tion. Anderson County is to be con gratulated upon her advance along these lines. Whether ?V is from the bearing that higher education exerts upon the common schools, or a demand in tbfi common schools that cries out for higher education that this advance may be attributed, the facts ejist, nevertheless ?there is the demand for more and better education, and this is the hope of our country. Bat we desist. Greenville-was simply an improved patent on her former noted self in the reception' and entertainment of visitors during Commencement week. Our stay, there was one of special delight to as meeting schoolmates and friends, form? ing new friendships, renewing and increasing our love for tbe University, her honored faculty, and the grand cause in which she is engaged. We are especially indebted to Mrs. C. A. Mauldin, the families of W. W. Keys, Dr. W. J. Dargan, Prof. Cook and others for many kindnesses during our reqen? visit to Greenville. 0. 0. B?rbiss. ? Three Chinese merchants, represen? ting the Six Companies, of San Francis? co, are in New York on a novel mission. The companies' treasury hag an enormous surplus, and it is to be reduced by sending borne to China the bodies of. all China? men buried in United States ground. There are hundreds of bodies of dead miners and railroad hands in\ the West, and quite a number of those who died too poor to provide for their todies to be sent home are in this city. ?Last Sunday churchgoers in a small, town<in the western part of Minnesota' were not a little surprised, when they had settled in their pews, U? see staring at thorn from the wall back of the preacher's desk the following card writ- \ ten with charcoal on a piece of .white cotton cloth; "Members of this church will remain from wining their foreheads with red bandanas during services until after the next presidential election, as each an act would encourage democrats. present to cheer for Grover Cleveland and prove a serious interruption to the divine service. ($?0%% Squires, pastor." St\ Paul Qloke. * ? CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. Montgomery, Ala., Jane 27.?At 2:45 this morning a Southbound train from this city to Mobile went through a small. bridge a mile North of Tensas, The express, the baggage, postal and two passengei cars and one sleeper became a total wreck. Engineer John Morgan, Fireman Samuel Williams and two tramps were killed. Mail Agent Davis was dangerously hurt; Baggage Master Tay? lor and four passengers were slightly hurt. These are all the casualties re? ported. The bridge was over a small stream and was undermined by heavy rains. The officers of the road are doing what they can to repair the damage. The killed and wounded were taken to Mobile. A later dispatch says Mail Messenger Albonzo B. Davis, colored, died of his wounds. The other messen? ger, Thomas J. Lucky,, escap ' unhurt. New Orleans, June 30.?A Green? ville, Miss., special says: A few days ago Mr. Stockner, a merchant at Magna Vista, was made the victim of an outrage as deliberate as remarkable. A negro supposed to be from Louisiana, entered his store and drawing a pistol upon Stockner, who was alone called in a crowd of negroes.. He then mounted the coun? ter, auctioned off Sto'ckner'a stock of goods, delivered the goods to the buyers, Socketed the cash and with his crowd eparted unchallenged and unharmed. St. Louis, June 29.?A special to the Post Ditpaich from Memphis,Bays Thomas Moorehead, an old citizen, was stabbed six times by Thos. Taylor, a young man, last night and died this morning. The trouble was over the elopement of Moore heads's daughter with Taylor, the old man compelling the girl to return home. On meeting the old man, Taylor attacked him with the result as stated. Knoxtille, Tenn;. June 29.?A shocking affair occurred last evening near Marly. Wendell Whitcomb was at his barn killing rats with a shotgun. He fired a charge at one of the vermin, but the missiles went wide of the mark to wa^ \ the porch of the house, where his two yuuDg daughters were sitting. The shot struck both, killing one instantly and fatally wounding the other. The father is almost prostrater1 with grief. Jackson, Tenn., June 29.?Mrs. Kate Stovall, a highly respected widow, has two. sons, Reginald, aged 21, and Hal, aged 29. Mr. Daniel Smith, of New York, came here about five weeks ago with his wife and dau jhter and was boarding with Mrs. Stovall. Smith had been sick and Dr. Ferner had been waiting on him. Smith was insulting and abusive in his language and conduct and Dr. Ferner refused to attend upon him any longer. To day Smith accused Mrs. Stovall of telling Dr. Ferner he had the smallpox. She denied it. He was abusive and call? ed her a liar. To night Reginald and Hal got into a fight with Smith, who was up and going about, over his conduct toward their mother. During the fight Hal Stovall shot Smith in the top of the head. Smith fell out of the window of the dining room and died instantly. Mrs. Smith is very sick and her recovery is considered doubtful. The young men went to jail. They are quiet, highly res? pected and peaceable. Reginald is a clerk in the Second National bank. The .town is very much excited over the affair. Little Rock, Are., June 30.?Cotton worms have appeared in five counties in the southern part of this State and it is feared that they will do as much damage to the prop as in 1886, when the crop was a total failure. Chicago, July J.?The mystery con? cerning the death of Matthias Schriener, burned to death at 2 o'clock last Monday morning near his house at 204 Mohawa street, has been cleared up. His wife, Mary Magdelene Schriener, has confessed , to the police that she poured kerosene oil over her husband's clothing and deliber? ately set fire to it. She says he was a chronic drunkard, and that for six months Sastshebad quarrelled with him every ay. He came home on Sunday night drunk and sent for more beer after his arrival. She returned about midnight, and on awakening an hour later arose and found Schriener asleep in the alley. Seized with a sudden and uncontrollable desire to be rid of her troublesome hus? band, she poured oil over his clotbea and then dropped a lighted match on him. Schriener soon rushed into the street screaming, and neighbors smothered the flames with blankets, but too late to save his life. Mrs. Schriener is but 22 years of age. She has a six-months' old baby, and her only anxiety is concerning it. To-morrow she will pies guilty to the charge of murdering her husband. Columbia, S. C, July 2.~A sensa? tional family affair has just come to light in'Little Rock, Horry county. Several months ago Miss Winnie Lancaster, a handsome young woman: about 25 years old, and one of the leaders in the society of the place, married W. T. .Vereen, a wealthy widower, sixty odd years" old, Wjith five children. They lived together ' seemingly .very happy for about a month, ; hut about that time the young wife dis ; covered that her husband was too old for her, and that she did nojc love him! She told her friends that she was very much dissatisfied with ber condition. On Tuesday morning last, the young wife prepared, as was her custom, a toddy for Mr. Vereen. He gave two of his boys some of the drink, and then took the remainder himself. In a few minutes the boys were taken violently ill, and soon after their father was prostrated. A Shyaician found Verein apparently dead, ut he ivccoeded in restoring him to consciousness. Tho physician examined i the bottle from which Mrs. Vereen had ; prepared the .toddy, and found that it contained a mixture of whisky and chlo? roform. Mrs. Vereen admitted having administered the drug with the'intention ot killing her husband. $be then seized a knife and attempted to cut her ' \roat, but was prevented. After that when alone she took a large dose of laudanum, and came very near dying. Subsequent? ly Mrs. Vereen made two attempts on her husband's life, although he forgave her the first time. In the medicine given ! him to counteract the effect of the chlo? roform she gave him pounded glass. Vereen is'now expected to die, in conse? quence of the quantity of pounded glass swallowed yesterday. He would still have prevented the arrest of his wife, but he could not prevent it, and she is now in jail awaiting his death. A Train Attacked by a Bull. New York, June 26.?Mr. Olter, t farmer of Garrets on's Station, S. I., always keeps good stock, but he is un? fortunate in. the temper of his bulls. During the past few mouths one of them, a beantiful animal, developed symptoniB of pure bovine cussedness. He began by terrifying children, chasing women and grumbling at men. During the hot weather of the past few days he became dangerous. Rail or barbed wire fences were of 'no import to him; he would break through and go wherever he pleased. One of his hobbies was to go out on the railroad track and keep off trespassers. In this voluntary service be forgot himself. Last Sunday evening he planted himself squarely in the cent re of the track, evidently bent upon stopping Sunday traffic. A train approached; the engineer saw him and blew his loudest and wildest whistles. They were receiv? ed with contempt and answered with snorts. No rapid transit bullgine could scare the old feflow. He was in for a muss and he was bound to havo it. So was the engine. The engineer' whistled down brakes and sent out ear splitting steam screams. It was all to no purpose. Ibe bull put himself in a fighting attitude and pawed the dust into clouds, while he accompanied the steam vhjjgtl.e with the loudest and richest kind of bass ao?eo. The locomotive struck hint and rolled him about sixty feet, the train Blowing down all the time. With the agility of a cat be regained his feet and furiously charged the engine This time he was crushed under the whoels, on? half the train passed over his body. If the'train had been derailed a crowd of excursion? ists might have been thrown down an embankment. The news of the tragic death of the bull was received with joy by all the children of G?rrWon. GETTYSBURG'S BATTLE. The Great Peace-Gathering of Veterans. Gettysburg, Pa., July l.?The bud, which broke through the rain clouds yesterday, shed its rays in no mean quan? tity on the battlefield to-day, but its fierceness was tempered by a gentle breeze and save the monuments, nothing showed that this was the scene of the pivotal battle of the civel war. All last night the streets were crowded with visitors, some seeking lodging and others out for a good time. All day trains have been arriving until the streets are filled with a mass of humanity, and hoarding and lodging are at the highest possible premi? um. At half past ten this morning, the veterans formed, and by and by the Frankford band marched across the road to the National cemetery, and on through this to the vine clad rostrum, where reli? gious services were held. The scene was unusually impressive, and when Chaplain Sayres had finished his sermon, -more than a thousand voices joined in singing "America." In the evening the usual dre?s parade was observed, and it recalled most vivid? ly the scenes of the battle, and more eyes than one were wet with tears at the remembrance of the dead comrades who bad marched in the same line. Imme? diately after the parade a sacred song service was held, and the band gave the usual evening concert. The camp presents a charming appear? ance to night, with the numerous electric lights illuminating it, and little knots of veterans gathered before each tent dis? cussing the great conflict and the part they played in it. At 2 o'clock the road from town to Reynold's grave was crowd? ed with carriages and pedestrians on their way to witness the exercises of the first corps. The stand was packed and the ground below was crowded with the veterans and visitors, when, just as the strains of the baud leading the procession of prominent men who weie to take part in the exer? cises was heard coming over the brow of Seminary hill, Captain Pond, of Wiscon? sin, walked up to General Longstreet, who was sitting on the platform, and whispered quietly to him: "General, come quietly with me. I think the platform is giving way." The general at once walked off, and a second afterward, with a crash, the sup? ports gave way and the structu? dropped to the ground. The fall was but two feet and fortunately no one was injured. By the time order had been restored, the procession was entering the woods, and the cannon of the light battery thundered forth a salute to Governor Beaver. As the governor appeared on the prostrate plat? form, the crowd gave a cheer such as ? these woods have not heard since the same day twenty-five years ago. Bishop Potter made a most eloquent prayer. Major ?. P. Halstead, president of the > association of the first corps, in a few ; words introduced Governor Beaver, who ; delivered the address of welcome. Ex i Governor John C. Robinson, of New i York resting on his crutches, then res? ponded on behalf of the corps. Addres? ses were made by Frederick Smith, war governor of New Hampshire; E. J. Ormsbee, governor of Vermont; Colonel , L. A. Grant, Judge W. G. Reisey, of i Vermont. i General Longstreet was then called for. He8aid: "Mr. Chairman, soldiers, gentlemen and friends: I was not in time to witness any part of the engagement of the first day of Gettysburg, but am pleased to be here in time to witness the ceremony . commemorating the days of honor of the army of the Potomac, and to express that sympathy tbat shonld go out from all hearts to those who know how to appreciate the conduct of soldiers who offer their lives on the altar of their country, and who may better attest the bravery of the defenders of Gettysburg than those who breasted the measure of battle against them, and who could more forcibly realize tbat it was their heroism that grasped the culminating moment; resolved to resist th,e advancing aspira? tions of States' sovereignty with the firmness tbat it was justified by the strong ground upon which fortune cast their lines. Amidst these formidable surroundings, these ropk-bound slopes and heights, reinforced by balls of lead and iron, and ribs of steel and American valor, the gauge of battle was pitched, and here the great army of the south, the pride and glory of that section, found itself over matched, arrested in its march of triumph, and forced to stand and recoil, but cot for want of. gallantry, fortitude or iaith. The battle of the second day by McLaw's and Hood's divisions, and part of Anderson's was as spirited as some of the dashing efforts of the first Napoleon, but before the . end it was found to be a work to upheave the moun? tain. That of the third day by Fickett's divisions and Trimble's, marching twelve hundred yards under the fire of a hundred cannon, and 10,000 of musketry, has no parallel or is likely to have in the annals of war. This battle scene recurs to my mind with vivid force. The gallant Pickett at the bead of my old division, and Trimble, of even bearing, like soldiers <m parade, holding their men to their desperate work, the set feature of the veteran Brigadiers, Arrn stead, Garrett and Kemper, vililant of their compact files;''the elastic steps of the troops whose'half-concealed smiles expressed pleasure in their opportunity, marked a period that should fill the measure pf a soldier's pride, and well did they meet the promise of their parting salutations with that confidence that com? mands success where it is possible. Their hammered ranks moved steadily on till marching, up, face to face, they fell, their noble heads at the feet pf their conquerors who, standing like their own brave hills, received with welcome the shock of the sometimes demanded by the panoply of well-adj listed battle. Such is the sacrifice armies! arrayed for battle. Rut times have changed; Twenty-five years have softened the usage's of war.' These frown ing heights have given oyer'their savage tones, and our meetings for the exchange of blows and broken bones are left -for more congenial day a, for friendly greetings and for covenants of tranquil repose. The ladies are here to grace the serene occasion and quicken the sentiment that draws us nearer together. God bless them, and help that they , may dispel the illusions tbat come between the people, and make the land as blithe as the bride at the coming of the bridegroom. General Fafrchilds was next introduced. He said twenty-five years' has nja la it possible to sandwich Yankee and Confed erate between Yankee Boodle and Dixie. The men of the North did not love the men of the South less, but they, loved the old .flag more, and the men of the South did not'love the pld flag less, but they loved State's sovereignty more. This, Mr. President, 1 think tells the whole story. The old flag still remains (cries of "amen"), and they all say amen from the gulf to the lakes. Professor Williams, representing Gov? ernor Sprague, of Rhode Island)'followed. After him the assemblage was addressed by numerous other persons of prominence in the first corps, and at about 5 o'clopk the meeting broke up and the crowd dispers? ed over the battlefield to inspect various memorials. Several monuments were 'edicated during the day. Two drummers, one from Charles? ton and the other from Atlanta, had a "funny" time of it at the Methodist Church on Sunday night last. They arose and voted when the officers of the Bible Society were being elected, and performed various other amusing little antics.'' They wore arrested the following morning and carried before thp Mayor on a charge of disturbing a religious meeting. In view of the Fact that both of them appeared very penitent, and had done nothing more than "being funny," they 5v.?re let off with a fine of a dollar a piece. The pharleston man, however, being guilty of conduct whiph savored of contempt of court, bis fine wa3 raised to. five dollars. Both amount* were prompt? ly paid, and the parties left on Monday, promising themselves and the community that they would neverenter the corporate limits again. As the "smart boys" seem? ed really penitent, their nam$s are withheld at their earnest request.?ihit ling ton Newt, '" A Blighted Life. Many persons in the community will recollect a petite, pleasant looking young lady, named Theodosia Yates, who assist? ed Mrs. Hymes at the Darlington Hotel. About four years ago, when Miss Dosia, as she was called, was bot sixteen years of age, a party of borsedrovera put up at the hotel for a short time, and among them was a pleasant smooth-spoken man, aged forty-five, named Gray. This gen? tleman devoted himself particularly to Miss Dosia, and in a short time the engagement of the two was announced. Her friends did not fancy tbe man and tried to dissuade her from marrying him, but he seemed to have gained some fascination over her, and their efforts were of no avail. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Jackson, who was at that time stationed here, and the couple left at once for tbe home of the groom in Tennessee. A short time afterwards there came along a man who knew tbe whole history of Grays worth? less life, and who reported among other things, that Gray bad a wife and eight children at home, and that together with the occupation of horsedrover, he com? bined that of preacher. About four months after her marriage the unfortunate bride appeared in Florence, saying that her husband had sent her there, where he was to join her in a short time. Month after month went by in weary waiting, and still the patient little woman did not des pair of her husband's ultimate return. A little child was born to her, lived a few months and died, leaving her again alone in the world. Finally the unfortunate woman came again to Dar? lington, where she obtained employment in the factory. A short time ago she contracted measles, and fell a victim to the disease on Saturday last. She was buried the following morning at the Baptist Church. Nothing has been heard of the rascal Gray since his pre? tended marriage here, and it is putting It mildly to say that this neighborhood would not have been a healthy one for him on Sunday last. A sad, sad life has ended; and in the cold and narrow grave lies a fair young girl whose brief earthly career was blasted by the perfidy of one of the grandest rascals unhung.?Dar? lington News. A Great War Secret. Prof. George F. Wilcox, of Chicago, reveals in the Congregationalist, what purports to be a well kept secret of the late war. He says that the purchase of Alaska from Kassia by the United States government, in 1867, was for the purpose of paying a debt which President Lincoln and Secretary Seward had contracted. The story goes on to say that at the time when it looked as though England and France were going to take hold and help the Confederacy in earnest, President Lincoln secured from Russia a fleet of war vessels to help defend our ports and to assist in maintaining the blockade. The presence of Russian vessels off some of our harbors was a mystery at the time, and they departed as mysteriously as they came. Their departure was due.to the fact that the apprehended danger from England and France did not materialize, and then the question arose how Russia could be compensated. President Lincoln had used his war power freely, and Con? gress had backed him up, but here was a bill for millions, and he feared that he would be criticized for incurring it, although it was a wise thing to do when he did it. While the President was hesitating how to get at it the war closed; he was assassinated, and Mr. Seward was left to solve the problem. Bussia wanted the money, bufshe appreciated the situa? tion and waited patiently. Finally the project of getting Congress to authorize the purchase of Alaska was hit upon, and the $7,200,000 that we paid Bussia for Alaska was really in payment of the fleet bill, and Alaska was thrown in. The secret was so well kept that General W. T. Sherman heard of it for the first time in Russia, and be kept tbe story to himself until a recent army reunion. Sherman Says Alger Bloodle Bought his Southern Delegates, Washington, June 28.?-Senator Sherman was asked to day if he attributed his defeat at Chicago to the corrupt use of money on the part of Alger men in seducing Southern delegates from bis support. He meditated some time before replying; then he said : "I am told by friends of mine, delegates and others, who have returned from Chi? cago, that the friends of Gen. Alger made a most corrupt use of money in influencing (he votes of Southern dele? gates, particularly the colored men. Of course I hare no personal knowledge that these statements are true, but the gentlemen who assure me of their accu? racy are men of truth and honor. I can only say that if these means were employ? ed to secure Gen. Alger's nomination it fatally tarnishes his reputation as- a sol? dier and an honorable man." From Mr. Sherman's manner when making this statement, it was plain to see that he bitterly felt the truth of all the charges of fraud made against the Alger men. .The men who managed Senator Sherman's campaign have no hesitation in talking boldly about the alleged fraud, and they think Senator Sherman will not be Blow to present the proof if occasion demands. As to whether he will ever take'' any steps in the matter. Senator Sherman is not now prepared to say, although he feelg that the Alger men and thpir money kept him from grasping the prize he bas sought for years, and which be (hinks be was fairly entitled to.?New York Sun. ? Dr. Charles F. Underbill, formerly coroner and one of tbe most eminent phy? sicians of Cincinnati, is a complete men? tal and physical wreck from the cocaine habit. He was the first to introduce the drug into bis practice and the first to fall a victim to its use. Separated from his family/ a pauper and maniac, he awaits in hospital the only* possible release, death.5 ' * ' Sr. fluan'B rver Sills. Removes Constipation, prevents Malaria cures Dyspepsia, and gives new life to the system. Only one for a dose. Free samples at Orr & Sloan's._._ LAND FOR" SALE. THE undersigned offers for sale Two Hundred and Fifteen (215) Acres of Valuable Land, situated three miles East bf fendjeton. For tojrms, prices, or other information, add?esT ^ J. E, WOPPOHD, Fendleton, S. C July 5, 1888_52_4? SPECIAL MASONIC MEETING. ASFECIALj Commuication of Hiram Lodge, No.'68, A. F. M., is hereby ordered to be holden on Friday, July 13, 1888, at 10 o'clock a. m. The officers and members of Lodges in this and adjoining Counties are expected to be present. The work of the E.A.,'F. C. and M. M. degrees will be exemplified by W. Bro. W. Tt Branch, D'. D. G. M. of the Jsf Masonic Dir jet of South Carolina. J. B. LEWJS, w. M. B. B. TODD, Sea. July 5,1888_52_3 Williamston Hotel. THE undersigned is in charge of this Hotel, and is prepared to accommo? date wpekly and monthly boarders at rea? sonable r#tes7 As'a Summer resort there is no better place to be fonria in tbe State. The Mineral Spring and Fark are pear the house. Invalids and delicate persons will find my house a quiet, nice place to spend the Summ For terms address A. H. STOKES. June 28,1888_51_ NOTICE OF FINAL SETT-LMBNT. tfo'tiCfijs hereby given that the un aeralgnad will apply to the Judge of-pro? bate at Anderson O. H., 9. Q? on tbe'pth day of July;--1888j tor a Final Settlement of the Estate of Mrs. P. I?. Milford, dee'd, and a discharge-from their office as Exec? utors of said Estate. J. 0. MILFORD, W. E. MILFCRD. Executors. May 31,1888 ?7 1 '?' ' 5 PIUM and Whiskey Itab Us cured at honro with out pain. Book of par i tlculars sent FREE. r,-tiITT- b. M.woollky, M.d. Atlanta/OV* Ufljce ftt{ ytlteJJBl! St. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Solicitor. .W. C. McGOWAN, of Abbeville, is hereby an? nounced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, in either Primary or Convention. B. A. CHILD, Esq., is announced as a candi? date for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of tho Democratic party. We are authorized to announco M. F. ANSEL, Esq., of Greenville, as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, either in Convention or Primary Election. For House of Bepresentatives. To the Citizens of Anderson County: I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary system of election, and if elected I promise to do what I can in behalf of the Clemson bequest. Let the agricultural and mechanical in? terests of Anderson County and of South Caro? lina be supported and sustained in this enterprise. I will do what I can if elected to elevate ana sus? tain this class of our people. Bespectfully, G. W. MILLER. Capt. H. R. VANDIVER is hereby annonnced as a candidate for Representative from Anderson County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the result of the Primary Election. I am in favor of the State accepting the Clemson bequest, and establishing an Agricultural College. J. P. GLENN. The friends of E. M. RUCKER respectfully an? nounce him a candidate for the House of Repre? sentatives, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. We are authorized to announce J. HELTON WATSON a candidate for House of Representa? tives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. R. P. CLINESCALES is respectfully announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. For Sheriff. We are authorized to announce WM. L. BOLT as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Anderson County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The friends of JAMES H. McCONNELL an? nounce his name as a candidate for Sheriff of Anderson County, subject to the aetion of the Democratic party; and for the saving of 31922.08, read editorial statement in the Anderson Journal of February 11, 1886._ For School Commissioner. COLUMB?8 WABDLAW la hereby announced as a candidate for the office of School Commis? sioner foi Anderson County in the coming elec? tion, subject to the rules of the Democratic elec? tion. The friends of D. H. RUSSELL respectfully an? nounce him as a candidate for School Commis? sioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election._ For Judge of Probate. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to office of Judge of Probate for Anderson County, subject to .the action of the Democratic party. W. F. COX. For County Commissioner. *Tbe friends of C. B. GILMER respectfully place his name before the people of Anderson County as a suitable candidate for County Com? missioner, subject to the action of the Demo? cratic party. The friends of Capt. B. C. MARTIN respect? fully present His name to the voters of Anderson County as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary election. Tho friends of W. T. McGILL hereby announce him as a candidate for the office of County Com? missioner, subject to tho action of the Democratic primary. The friends of R. S. BAILEY respectfully pre? sent his name to the people of Anderson County as a suitable man for County Commissioner, sub? ject to the action of the Democratic primary. The many friends of HUGH MAHAFFY re? spectfully announce him as a suitable candidate for County Commissioner for Anderson County, subject to the primary election. Mamy Vote es. The friends of J. H. HUTCHISON, Esq., re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for Coun? ty Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The friends of ANDREW W. PICKENS respect? fully announce him as a suitable candidate lor County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Tho friends of JESSE P. McGEE respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, subject to the ac? tion of the Democratic Primary Election. The friends of J. A. HALL respectfully present his name to the voters of Anderson County as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary election._ For Clerk of Court. I respectfully announce myself a oandidate for rt-election to the office of Clerk of Court for An? derson County, subject to the Democratic Primary Election._[_M. P. TBIBBLE. 1 For Coroner, R. Y. H. NANCE Is respectfully announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of Coroner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J, J. DODD, at the solicitation of many friends, is announoed as a candidate for Coroner, subject to the rules of the primary election._ For County Treasurer. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Treasurer for Anderson County, sub? ject to the action of the Democratic party. J.<M. PAYNE The many friends of W. H. FRIERSON re? spectfully present his name as a candidate for re? election to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic primary election._ For County Auditor. The friends of T."j.*WEBB respectfully an? nounce him as a pandidate for County Auditor, subject to the option of the Democratic party. For Rent Sture ocuoied by D. S. Taylor. Possession September ist, 1888. ?. A. BELL. June 14, 1888_49_4?_ GROCERIES GROCERIES, GROCERIES, ITEM BUT GROCERIES AT Tiifi gfal Grocery Store. HAVING decided to make this oue line a specialty, I am now better prepar? ed to offer inducements to the people than I have been before. Believing that my r^sition will be appreciated by the public, desire to pal} your special attention to my large supply of^-' CoriiV gacon, FIoup, Molasses, Wheat Bran, And, in fact, almost everything kept In a First Class Grocery Establishment. Also, to my large and well-selected stock of COFFEE, which I propose to make a specialty. Afr stock C?eylifg r?n<f Smoking Topacpq is:?]so.complete. I ?gr"ill'en> deavor.- to make a special .'drive or. '<it,:' and will have at all tiroes a. large ?nd wellt assorted stock to select from. I buy no Goods except in large quanti? ties and for spot cash, therefore I feel as? sured that I can make it to your interest to inspect f^pods aprt, get pricesbefore buy Vours truly, M6rO*f, Proprietor Anderson Special Grocery Store. June 21,1888 1 50_? SICK HEADACHE * AND CONSTIPATION Emciwxj.v Coajfy pj _ . TlRUt'l Seltzer Aperient. Sold by-Torrent* Co., N. Y., und Druggist" everywhere, I For Spot Cash, for Thirty Days only, our Entire Stock of Dry Goods at Cost! Country Merchants invited to inspect the Stock, ^rftich embraces every article, from a paper of Pins to a Silk Dress! read! read! read! 1,000 yards Ruching, all colors. 1 cent 1,000 colored Border H. S. Handkerchiefs..... 2J " 1,000 yards Linen Torchon Lace. 3 " 1,000 yards Embroidery, assorted pattern..-. 2 " 1,000 open and shut' Fans. 5 " 1,000 bunches Novelty and Ric Rae Braid. 5 u 1,000 yards Veiling.10 " 1,000 balls all colored Knit Silk.25 " 1,000 yards Mull, all colors.10 " 500 yards all Silk Plush.100 " 500 yards White and Ecru Scrim.:. 6 " 500 yards Persian Drapery, fast colors. 8 500 yards good wash Lace Curtains.22} " 10 dozen all Linen Cape Collar -. 8 " 10 dozen all Children's Fancy Collars. 5 " 100 dozen Misses' Ribbed Hose.10 " 250 dozen Keer Spool Cotton...60 * 200 dozen good Buttons, all cotton. 3 " Dress Surah Silks.65 " Best quality Satin.^.50 " Best Sewing Silk, all colors. 8 " Beautiful assorted Fancy Parasols.75 " 14 yards beautiful Sheer White Goorfs for..100 " 10,000 yards'Colored Muslins. 3} " 5,000 yards yard wide Lawns. 7 " 10,000 yards 25 inch Plaids. 6 " 5,000 yards 27 inch Plaids. 6J " 10 pieces Eagle & Phoenix best Ticking.13 " 10 pieces Hamilton Stripes.10 " 10 pieces best Indigo Blues. 6} " 10 pieces Simpson's Mournings. 6} " 50 pieces best Calicoes. 5} " 25 pieces all Linen Crash..7.. 8 " 10 pieces fine Table Linen.30,40 and 50 " 20 dozen fine Linen Towels.M.18,20 and 25 " 15 dozen Suspenders.10,15 and 25 " 10 dozen Gents' fine Laundried Shirts.50 " 5 dozen Gents' fine Laundried Shirts.65 ' 5 dozen Genta' fine Laundried Shirts.-.80 " 5 dozen fancy White Undershirts.35 " 50 dozen Men's Linen Collars, all styles. 8 " 10 dozen Ladies' White Gauze Vests.35 " 6 dozen fine ribbed Balgriggan Vests.35 " 10 bales Shirting at Factory prices. 210 pa 36 pa 50 pa 60 pa 100 pa 120 pa 60 pa 26 pa 50 pal 100 pa 15 pa 20 pa! 125 Su ir Evitt & Bros., Clark, Pray & Co.. and Faust Bros. Shoes....$1.50 to $2.00 ir Patent Pumps at...1.25 ir Ladies' Button Boots at..'..1.00 ir Ladies' Button Boots at.1.25 ir Cbildrens' Shoes at. 25c. ir Youths' Calf Shoes at.1.00 ir Base Ball Shoes at.1.00 Women's Polkas.75c. ir Women's Pelkas......7..60c. ir old Stock Ladies' Fine Shoes.....1.7..50c. ir Ladies' Fine Opera Slippers. 75c. ir Ladies' Fine Opera Slippers. 90c. _ Jts Clothing, Men's and Boys', from.2 60 to 12.50 4 dozen Wool Hats at.,.25c. 3 dozen Wool Hats at..4.00 per doz. 5 dozen Fur Hats from.75 to 150 20 extra Coats.:.,.85c Cbarlottesville Cassimeres must go with the balance?cost from.....1.00 to 2 50 85 yards Striped Lawns at. 12Jc. 300 yards Cottonades at.12Jc. 4 pieces Carpeting from.h..TTf^... 35 to 62Jc. Oar Stock is complete.' We would advise your calling at once. Yours, very truly, BLECKLEY, BRO WN & FRET WELL. o-AJSTE] ZMUXjIjS -AND EVAPORATORS. THE BEST MILL ON THE MARKET! Steel Shafts, Brass Eoxe?; Changeable Feed and full Capacity, Bolts and Screws of Steel, THE PATENT CHATANOOGA EVAPORATOR, Self-Skimming, and made of Galvanized Steel and Copper. ^ Apply for further particulars. TERMS EASY. SULLIVAN HARDWARE CO. The American Fruit Preserving POWDER AND LIQUID. WE have been bantling this valuable preparation for several years with great success, and have no hesitation in re? commending it to our friends. ? Some few have not been successful with it, but we are confident it is because they failed it some respect to follow directions. If di? rections are properly followed there is no doubt of its efficacy. We have many re commendations and certificates from our people' here in the County, but for thp present will mention only a few. Dr. E. A. Keid, of :the ytell-knowri ?nd= 'reliable Drug firm of Simpson, Raid & Co., says'; Messrs. JIiLfc Baps?Sips: With much satisfaction I'recommend your Fruit Pre? serving Liquid and Powder, f have tried the same with tomatoes, plums, apples, peaches and cherries. Find all the above perfectly preserved, with the natural taste of fruit, with no unpleasant taste what? ever. Yours, R. A.. Reid. Messrs. H:ll Bbos?Dear Sirs : Al? though w? used your Preserving Fluid with misgiyipg?, w&' 'haVe ;no hesitancy npw in; say in y the fruit and vegetables haye kept perfectly, and without aqy unpleas? ant flavor.. The great: advantage over the ordinary method of canning is, that the Fluid is more reliable, keeps larger pack? ages, and they can be opened and re-open eg without injury to the fruit, &c. B. Marcus Borriss. jgp* Take care pf y^ur eariy iVuiL Yours truly, ? ??. HILL BROTHERS, j June 14, 188? 49 AN OPENER. E are now prepared (a oner to the public a Tjrst class assort men t. of? Of all kinds, and we guarantee them fresh and of the first quality. Also, ALL KINDS GROCERIES, an assortment of? , Wooden and Willow Ware, Such as Brooms, Baskets, ?gr Give us a trial before buying, and we will convince, you that our prices aje lower than any place in the City, t . WEBB Sc MOSS. Feh 16, 1888 - 32 CANNED GOODS Tjucketa, Tpbs and Sifters. NEVER LEFT BEHIND. o WHENEVER yon hear talk of Special Bargains, great inducements to cash buy* era, &c., &c., please bear in mind thai there is one Store in Town that does not do much blowing, but when it comes to meet? ing and beating competition, R. S. HILL Has never taken a back seat yet. He has an IMMENSE STOCK of? Dress G-oods, Trimmings, Shoes, Millinery* Etc., Etc., A portion of which was bought at one half value to begin with, and he would very much like his GOODS and P?ICES to be compared with any Stock in the country, whether offered at Cost or not AU we ask is a careful inspection. JUST RECEIVED, Ar other large invoice LADIES' HATS In the newest shapes, which we will sell you almost at your own price. , ? Our Mantua-Maker, MISS MALLA LIEN, will return to Baltimore in a very short while. Any Lady wishing a press made will please send in her order tri. week. Bemember, we can show the largest assortment of Goods in Town, and if our price don't suit, maybe yours will. Very respectfaUy, *< S. HIT iT it P. $. .V - -S. -7 in Plain apd Striped 8?BAHS, BHA DAMES, SATINS and SUMMER SILKS, in Black and Colors. All fresh new Goods, We now otter at one-half value. ft. 8. HILL*