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. PUBimWRTt EVERY THURSDAY. P.- GLINXSGALES,) Editobs ahd ^ Ci 0. LANGSTON, J Pboprktobs, THURSDAY, JULY 19,1JW8. TEEIM3? ? OWgVTgAP, ???? ?1.50. : SIX MONTHB..7 e. IKK CAMPAIGN MEETINGS. Porsuant to the action of the County Executive Committee of the Democratic Party the following appointments are made for campaign meetings: "Starr?Wednesday, July 25. - Sandy Springs?Thursday, July 26. Hopewell--Friday, July 27. :f- Pisgah?Saturday, July 28. p Wubamstou?Monday, July 80. virPeizer?Monday evenine, July SO. ?a;;:Relton?Tuesday, July 31. ;.^Honea Path?Wednesday August 1. Carswell?Thursday August 2. Flat Rock?Friday August 8. v Clinkscalea' Mill?Saturday August 4. ; : Providence?Monday August 6. feO; W. Farmer**?Tuesday, August 7. ^ Pendleton?^Wednesday August 8. ^ Anderson?Thursday August 9, ; .'These meetings will be held under the ^direction of the nearest Democratic Club? ;*and will begin at 10 o'clock a.m., except 'the Pelzer meeting, which will begin at ich hour in the evening as the Club ay- fix. The candidates for Solicitor 1, all County offices are expected, as i. as they may be able to do so, to attend j^meetings. E. B. MrjREAY, Co. Ch'm'o. 'l5:The trial of the negro lynchers of ?Pickena for lynching Waldrop at Central i^ hwt winter resulted in a mistrial. The jury': was an onnsually intelligent one, |t^'oomrj()8edenUreJy of white men. appears that Mr. Cleveland has assures, including 136 bills ing pensions .to individuals, while all ?twenty one predecessors, from Wash down, wrote only 183 veto messa _ $ The preliminary canvass mapped out y^by tha State Executive Committee for the candidates for Governor and Lieutenant ll^royernor begins to-morrow (Friday) at ^tHodges. Gov. Richardson, Mr. Tillman and several other gentlemen of the State - will address the meeting. ' The candidates suggested so far for the - office of Governor are, the present in? cumbent, John Peter Richardson, B. R. ihnan, of Edgefield, John C. Sheppard, Id, Giles J. Patterson, of Ches i B. ? W. Edwards, ofDarlington, and possibly a few others that escape our ffmemory just now. We have no in forma 'lotion as to how many will enter the field i-aod canvass for the office. diva A. Lockwood is abont to start on ber campaign tour. She is more .confident of election than she was in ?1884 If she bad won in that year she ^ intended to give both Blaine and Cleve f, l*od places in her Cabinet. She says tt if she carries the election this year Pwill place Mr. Cleveland upon the ipreme Bench and give Mr. Harrison his choice of a Cabinet. position or a foreign mission. t{ The 'prospect of an adjournment of Congress seems as far off as ever, and in dications now point to a possible realiza? tion of Sen r tor Edmund's prediction that Congress would not adjourn before >ber 1. Senator-Allison in an inter the other day said: "Congress will hot adjourn until some action is taken Ben the tariff. The Mills bill will hardly pass the House before July 25, and the <s Senate will undoubtedly take at least a month to consider a substitute. This, with the delayed appropriation bill, i on the fisheries treaty, and other int measures, will pat an adjourn a long way off." jgements have been perfected for : reunion of South Carolina Con Veterans at Greenville during week and encampment. Th?rs faly 26, has been set apart for vet i's day by the programme committee, it is proposed to make it the occasion le gathering together of old soldiers of service from every section of the te^^avernor Fitzhugb Lee, of Vir , has already accepted an invitation liver the oration of the day, and distinguished Confederate leaders i ba present.. A cordial invitation has beert extended to Confederate soldiers all r the State to attend the reunion, and og with them such war flags as they p have in their possession. be Department of Labor has been to the list of executive departments 'ashington, the President having the legislative bill. The new ent will have the same status as 'Department of Agriculture. The iner of labor, like the head of j irtment of Agriculture, will ort directly to the President, and not Vr any member of tbe cabinet. Toe ioner will have a long list of with. salaries ranging $2,500 to $1,200, beside .messengers, men, etc. The law defines tbe ob of tbe new department to be "to ac joire and diffuse among tbe people of the nited States useful information on sub? jects connected with labor in the most and comprehensive sense of that and especially upon its relations to I, the hours of labor, tbe earnings ring men and women, and the of promoting their material, social, lal and moral prosperity.'' It ,lso part of the duty' of the commis? sioner of labor to investigate strikes and their causes, and to ascertain whether convict made goods are imported into United States. ? Greystone, Mr. Tilden's expensive Hudson River residence, has been in the market for two yean, with no buyer. cost him $25,000 a year to keep it up, one has been found willing to fol ? suit. The estate probably cost Mr. $300.000, but could be bought for that sum. Henry Ward Beschert at Peekskill is another elephant of t the family much desire a riddance. Gould's grand establishment on the on costs bim $1,000 a week, and he dies will probably be added to the list of elephants. ? A Russian physician named Portu galoff declares that strychnine is an Infallible cure- for drunkenness, adminis iered in subcutaneous- injections, He asserts that the experience of physicians mown the cure to be as rapid as it is The effect of the strychnine so change the craving for drink itive aversion, and this change is in a day. After a treatment of or ten d&ys the patient may be dis ?fiarged. Tbe strychnine is administered by dissolving one grain in 200 drops of water, and injecting five ?drops of -the so latiou every twenty-four hours. Tbe Electric Health Resort, HIHman Georgia. Mb. Editor : It has been my privilege recently to visit tbe above mentioned place, and.fet your request, will give your many readers a short description of my trip and this pleasant resert. I left An? derson on the morning of the 10th inst., in response to an invitation from the Electric Health Resort Company to attend a ban? quet to be given to the Passenger and Ticket Agents of South Carolina and Georgia, at. Hillman, where I arrived at 1.37 of the same day. By the time we arrived at the station where we were to dis? embark, 'we had quite a nice party under the escort of the genial Travelling Passen? ger-Agent, Capt. Joe W. White, of the Georgia Railroad. At the Hotel, we were met by Mr. B. F. Brown, Manager of the Electric Mound Hotel, who soon had us assigned to comfortable quarters. After a short rest, we were ushered into the spa? cious dining hall, where was spread one of the most elegant dinners it has ever been my privilege to enjoy. After an hour spent most pleasantly around the table, we were told to make ourselves at home and take in I the sights. Of course the first place to j take in was the Electric shaft, or well, as j some call it. Leaving the hotel at the top of the hill, we proceed by a winding path to the bottom, and we are ready to enter. The electric rooms (or shaft) are three com? partments in an excavation fifty feet long, twelve feet wide and six feet deep, made in the side of the hill known as the electric mound. The southern wall of the excava? tion Is composed of an alum rock, twenty feet in height, and extending the full length of the compartments. In this rock the electric property resides. The whole is covered with a neat frame building, pro? vided with a pleasant sitting room, thus affording comfortable protection against inclement weather. The treatment of patients consists of ? ting in the electric" rooms two or three j hours daily, getting the benefit of the elec? tric currents, and drinking freely of the I electrified water, which is pumped from I the rook In each room. Tbe question, no doubt, occurs to every one, does the treatment cure? This ques? tion I cannot answer from my own experi? ence, as I arrived there in good health, and left in the same condition. I can say this much, however, that I talked with a great many who were there for treatment, and in nearly every instance they expressed themselves as greatly benefited. Some had gone there on crutches, and after two or three weeks were able to walk up and down the hill without help. Others had gone with aggravated cases of dyspepsia, and after using the water freely were able to eat and digest anything on the table. Let me say right here that the managers deny the assertion that they claim a cure all. In cases of rheumatism, dyspepsia and kidney disease they do claim thai they have a remedy, provided the cases have not become chronic It is true, they say, that a great many come with preju? diced minds, remain a day or two, and leave without any benefit, while others come and remain for several days or .weeks, and leave entirely restored. From what I saw and heard, I am folly satisfied that there is strong curative powers in this shaft, whether from the electric rock or the water, or both, I am unable to say, and would advise any one suffering from any of the diseases mentioned to give it a trial. The place is located in Talliaferro County, Ga., sixty-five miles from Augusta, on the Washington Branch of the Georgia Rail? road. The Company have erected a forty four room houso, modern in its construe-" tion and convenience, of new and approv? ed equipments, an excellent table and superior service. Mr. Brown is s model manager, polite, kind and attentive, and soon makes his guests feel at home. Oar party left for home on tbe afternoon of the lltb, feeling deeply grateful to the com? mittee of arrangements for their courteous attention, and especially to Capt, White for his untiring efforts to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. L P. S. \ An Andersonian in Virginia. Nxw's Fkbby, Halifax Co., Va., Only 8,1888. Ms. Editor : Of course you are not sur? prised tbat I have changed quarters. I left Buffalo on the 24th June, A few hours travel brought me to this quiet little town of abont three hundred inhabitants, on tbe banks of tbe Dan River, and on the Richmond & Danville Railroad, 118 miles from Richmond. At this dull season eight trains pass here daily,- and some of them have fifty cars. Only a few days ago I counted-twenty new cars, with ventilated doors, - going South fur watermelons. I have been, sitting about the depot for seve? ral days, watching the trade or commerce of the town. It is variegated, just like oars in Anderson, only it is all tobacco here, and strange to say it is produced on the same plan as cotton is with us, all. apld before it is planted, hence the low price for the producer. Eight cents is the aver? age now, and slow at that. I have made it a point, to inquire of the best farmers their success in raising tobacco, and will say jast here, withont going into details, that I will take cotton in mine all the time. Those men who advise oar farmers to raise tobacco don't know anything abont it. I have been in some of tbe tobacco manu? factories, and while they keep them as nico as they can, it is nasty enough to make a clean-mouthed fellow think about quitting. They ose licorice and black-strap molasses to bring the tobacco in case, and then it is thrown op in a heap of five hundred or a thousand pounds, without any cover to protect it from the flies, and you know how they love molasses, and being mixed with licorice they can't get loose after lighting upon it. I guess they are all picked off before it is put in to press, as could I not see them in the plugs. The stems and sweepings of the house are taken care of to make those little paper smokers for tbe boys and dudes. Well, I have been using the Lithia Wa? ter of this place with the greatest satisfac? tion. I have tried several kinds of mine? ral water, but this is far superior to any I ever used. For kidney and bladder trou? bles I am satisfied it is unexcelled. This water is in a well about forty feet deep. Before the earthquake the water was six feet deep, but immediately after the quake it sank to about three feet, and seems to be inexhaustable and very cold. A man who comes here sick and don't get well, or at least better, is in a bad fix. If there was no Lithia Water here he would have to get better, for every man, woman and child would come to see' him with something good to eat and with beautiful flowers, aqd better than all, that Old Dominion wel? come which is so expressive of genuine hospitality, and which is so common among the old settlers of this grand old State, Their attention and kindness to? ward the sick never ceases. Though a stranger he soon forgets it, and concludes that he is a welcomed guest. Don't hes? itate to visit this place. The first man yon meet is the depot agent, and he never fails to ask you to come in or have a seat. He Is somewhat like Billy Smith, Conduc? tor on the Anderson branch?deals largely hi that commodity known as kindpess and politeness. Before another year the pro? prietor will have a first-class hotel for tbe sole purpose of taking care of tbe sick who will come to use the water. Andebsonian. Birmingham, Ala., July 14.?A train on the Georgia Pacific Railroad went through a trestLo near Coalburg yesterday afternoon. James McDonaugh, the en? gineer, and Mr. Ketchen, the fireman, both of Atlanta, were seriously injured. Three colored men, one fireman and two brakeman, were badly hurt. Three cars and the engine w,ere wrecked. THE FARMERS* ALLIANCE. A State Organization Effected at Florence. Florence, July 11.?The delegates from the various sub-alliances of the Farmers' Alliance met in secret session this morning at 10 o'clock for the pur* Sose of perfecting an organization of a t?te Alliance. The attendance was large, bo large that Barricger's Hall was filled to suffocation. The enthusiasm of the delegates was unbounded. The Alliance was permanently organ? ized by the election of the following officers: President, Gen. E. T. Stack house, Marion; vice-president, . J. D. Breeden, Marlboro; secretary, J. W. Reed, Spartanburg; treasurer, F. P. Taylor, Chesterfield; chaplain James Douglas, Fairfield ; lecturer, J. E. Petti grew, Darlington; assistant lecturer, Hector McRae, Marion; doorkeeper, E. L. Brown, Williamsburg; as assistant doorkeeper, A. R. Whaller, Horry; sergeant-at-arms, J. E. Jarnigan, Ma? rion. A distinguished visitor in the person of Col. L. L. Polk, of Raleigh, North Carolina, first vice-president of the National Alliance and editor of tbe Pro? gressive Farmert contributed invaluable service in the propagation of this enter? prise by his wise counsel and encourage? ment. To-night a public meeting was held at which addresses were made by the Hon. D. K. Norris and Col. Polk. The for? mer occupied a short time in the delivery of a practical and? instructive speech. The latter spoke for an hour to a very large and appreciative audience. Col. Pork's reputation as an orator had pre? ceded him and the people were not dis? appointed. His remarks were freighted with practical information incident to modern agriculture, while he became eloquent in his advice to farmers relative to their financial management, employ? ing illustrations throughout as amusing as they were appropriate. The Convention is just getting down to real work. It will be in session all day to-morrow, and may be able to adjourn to-morrow night. the strength of the movement. The Order has evidently obtained a strong hold on many of the best farmers of the State. The delegates are fine specimens of the best class of farmers. They are generally men whose capital consists more in land, labor and cbarac ter than in bonds and moneys. They dress well and have a general air of hard work and thrift about them. They seem to have the utmost faith in the Alliance, and look to it as the only solution of many questions that have worried the tillers of the soil for many years past. They all wear faces that show full confi? dence that they are on the eve of a new and a better era in the agricultural development of the State. the strength of the alliance. The Farmers' Alliance 1b, compara? tively speaking, a new-comer in South Carolina, but since its arrival it has spread and increased with a rapidity unparalleled in tbe history of any organization of like character in this State. It is well established in the West, Southwest and Northwest, where it has a membership that embraces nearly tbe entire agricultural population. The Order is also rapidly being introduced in the Southern States. In met, every State in the South has a State organization. North Carolina is well organized and its farmers are enthusiastic over the practi? cal benefits they are daily receiving from their connection with the Order. It was from the old North State that the Alliance came into South Carolina. It first made its appearance in the counties along tbe border. The first sub alliance was formed in Marion County last fall by an organizer from Anson County, N. 0. Most of tbe organizers now at work are from North Carolina, as that State can claim three of the four in tbe field. The Rev. T. W. Kenell, Dr. D. 0. Tillman and Mr. J. A. McLaughlin are from North Carolina, while Capt. J. D. Smith, though formerly a South Carolinian, comes from Mississippi. The plan of the National Alliance is to have an organizer employed in each Congressional district of the State, but the friends of the movement here seem to think that they have work for an organizer in every county. The Order is attracting attention all over the State, and the demand for information is so great tbat it is said that a discreet organ? izer can he used to advantage in every county. Already there have been received a long list of places that are anxious to have an organizer visit them. Just as soon as the State organization is perfected work will be pushed in all the counties. At present the greatest strength of tbe Alliance is in Chester field, Marion, Darlington, Marlboro, Spartanburg, York, Union, Chester, Lancaster, Horry and several other counties. the objects of the alliance. The purposes of the Order are explain ed in the following declaration of tbe national constitution: 1. To labor for the education of the agricultural classes in the science of economical government in a strictly non partisan spirit. 2. To endorse the mqtto, "In things essential unity, and in all things charity." 3. To develop a better state, mentally, morally, socially and financially. ??4. To create a better understanding for sustaining civil officers in maintaining law and order. 5. To constantly strive to secure entire harmony and good will among all man kind and brotherly love among ourselves. 6. To suppress personal, local, sectional and national prejudices; all uohealthful rivalry .and selfish ambition. 7. The brightest jewels which it gar nero are the tears of widows and orphans, and its imperative commands are to visit the homes where lacerated hearts are bleeding: to assuage the suffering of a brother or sister; bury tbe dead; care for tbe widows and educate tbe orphans; to exercise charity towards offenders; to construe words and deeds in their moat favorable light, granting honesty of pur? pose and good intentions to others; and to protect the principles of the Alliance unto death. Its laws are reason and equity, its cardinal doctrines inspire purity of thought and life, its intention is ''peace on earth and good will towards men." The article of the constitution relating to membership says: . "No person shall be admitted as a member unless he has been a citizen of the State for six months past, and not then unless he be a farmer, a farm laborer, mechanic, country school teacher, country physician or minister of the Gospel, be of good moral character, believe in the existence of a Snpreme Being, be of industrious habits, is a white person and over the age of 16 years." Another section of tbe constitution gives a black eye to the lawyers. It says; "It is deemed contrary to the spirit of the Order for brothers to go to law with each other. Therefore, it is earnestly recommended, when pecuniary differen? ces arise between members, that they settle them amicably among themselves; failing to do so, that they leave the mat? ter to arbitration by two or more mem? bers of tbe Alliance. Each contending party shall have tbe right to select one arbitrator, and the arbitrators shall select the third." taking like wildfire. Mr. G. J. Redfearn, a well-educated and progressive farmer of Chesterfield County, says that the Alliance is very popular in that county. It has grown almost like magic. Not a year old, it dias already over 2,000 members and is growing every day both in influence and numbers. All classes of farmers are joining it, and taking an active interest in the Order without any clashing of feeling. Some members have tbeir cash surplus of thousands, while others have only their labor and their sturdy charac? ter. Mr. Redfearn says tbat the Order has encountered opposition from some merchants, but tbat it was due to busi? ness matters and not to the principles of the Order. The Alliance is strong in its membership, and it commands the respect of all who ar? informed as to its objects. 'their way of ?qib# business. Mr. Redfearn gave me an account of, their business methods, whereby they are enabled to get reasonable rates and accommodating terms for their members. In every county the Alliance has a trade agent and every sub-alliance in the county has a trade committee, the chair man of which is the sub trade agent. The various sub agents together with the county trade agent constitute the county trade board, and they have the manage? ment and control of the financial affairs of tbe organization. Their plan is to give every merchant in the county a chance to bid for the trade of tbe Alli? ance. The merchants who make the best responsible bids are appointed as trade stores for the Alliance. In Ches? terfield County there are five trade stores that are furnishing members of the Alli? ance wl.h certain classes of goods at rates far below those hitherto paid by the average farmer. Some farmers, who have always been shrewd buyers, have had no reason to complain of the prices they have paid for their supplies ; but many farmers, who have been practically at the mercy of the merchants, have been compelled to pay prices that have been simply outrageous. These farmers are helped by the Alliance and are enabled to procure their supplies on reasonable terms. Mr. Bedfearn sees a decided improvement in dealings of credit. He says that as long as the members can get what they want from tbe trade stores they will boy there; but that they go elsewhere for what they do not keep. In Chesterfield the Sub-Alliances meet twice a month, but the constitution only requires a monthly meeting. The County Alliance, composed of delegates from all the various Sub Alliances, meets every quarter. Tbe greatest interest is manifested in these meetings. The attendance is very large and all the pro ceedings are characterized by great enthusiasm. One object never lost sight of in any of the meetings of the Alliance is to stir up tbe members to a determina tion to improve their condition. All meetings are social in their character. Every Sub-Alliance has a lecturer, whose duty it is to deliver a carefully prepared lecture on some selected subject or to read some instructive article at every meeting. These features will be devel? oped when the State organization is per? fected. NOTHING TO DO WITH POLITICS. Mr. Bedfearn says that the Alliance has nothing to do with politics. It is not in any sense a political organization. It will take no part in any political movements. Its members as good citi? zens will take a lively personal interest in all matters that pertain to the interest of the State, but the Alliance will not be entangled in any political combinations. No doubt the influence of the Alliance will be felt, but it will be, only as the influence of tbe Masons, tbe various churches, &c., is now felt. In any con? test where office is sought by an Alliance man and a Non-Alliaoce man, other things being equal, there is not much doubt that the members of the Alliance will vote for the Alliance man. The Alliance will take no action in the mat? ter, and every member will be left free to vote just as he Bees fit; but a fraternal spirit will prompt many to vote for their brother, whom they recognize as the equal of hia competitor in every respect. THE BICH HELPING THE POOR. Dr. D. C. Tillman, who is one of the most prominent organizers in the Order, is here prepared for work. He has been at work for some time organizing sub alliances, and has just succeeded' iu forming county alliances in Marion and Darlington, where he has enlisted tbe support of the best farmers. He was largely instrumental in organizing North Carolina, and feels sure that the same success will attend his efforts here that did there. Dr. Tillman says that the Alliance is not like the Grange in some important and material respects. The Alliance has no coercion of its members; but its combinations are for mutual benefit. The Alliance compels no mem? ber to go security for a brother member. It helps the weak without placing the strong in danger. By standing together and trading at the same store, the rich help tbe poor. The merchant is glad to take the trade of the poor small farmer in order to get the fine trade of tbe rich planter. The trade of a farmer who will need $100 worth of supplies is a small matcer, but when it becomes a stepping stone to tbe trade of a dozen farmers who will want $5.000 in supplies, it becomes a matter of some consequence. In that way tbe rich help the poor without run? ning any risk themselves, FARMERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A Meeting of the State Executive Commit? tee In Colombia. Special to News and Courier. Columbia, S. C, July 10.?The lobby of the Grand Central was lively this eve? ning. The Tillmanites were there. It was the occasion of tbe meeting of the executive committee of the State Farmers' Association. There were twelve or fifteen prominent "Reform men" present. Among tbem were Capt. Tillman, R. H. Thomas, D. K. Norris, E. T. Stackhouse, J.. W. Beasley, and several persons, not members of the committee, but in syra pat hy with tbem. One of these was Capt. bligh, of Newberry, who was invited to attend the secret meeting and took ad? vantage of the invitation. The committee met at 6.15 and tbe greatest precautions were taken to prevent their proceeding being overheard. The room in which tbe meetiog was held was a large bedroom at the end of the corridor, on tbe third floor. It was about tbe most isolated spot in the hotel. In addi? tion to this Capt. Tillman acted as tbe doorkeeper. He occupied a seat directly in tbe doorway all the evening, and would look around at every approaching footsteps. President Norris occupied the chair. It was understood early in the evening that the object of this meeting was to formulate some plan of aggressive campaign. Of course, this report does not pretend to be a verbatim account of the entire proceedings, but the principal points are correctly given. The first question taken up was wheth? er the Association should make an ag? gressive fight and put canvassers in the field, who would attend all the congres? sional district meeting and make opposi? tion speeches to tbe Governor and Lieutenant-Governor. He said that while they had good Bound men on their side, they had not tbe "gift of tbe blab," and tbe politicians would "get away with them." Mr. Tillman further believed that a "combine existed between all tbe present officers to pool their strength and Btand or fall together." President Norris called upon a number of those present to make reports upon tbe following questions: "How is the farmers' movement in your .county ?" "Do you think that you can control the delegates to tbe State Convention," etc. These questions were answered by about half a dozen of those present. Mr. Tillman reported Edgefield as uncertain, but he thought that be could vote the delegation from that county for any one the Association should desig? nate. About this time Capt. Tillman took occasion to Btate that he had no selfish motives in this fight; that all he wanted was to "whip out this gang," alluding to the present State officers. Before one question bad been settled the Agricultural College was introduced. Mr. Tillman wanted men sent to the next Legislature who were heart and soul with tbem and who would pull the annex to pieces. If such men were not there, the consideration of the Clemson bequest would be postponed until the annex bad grown and taken root, and then the far? mers would be given a high school ip place of a college. - A resolution was offered making it the sense of tbe committee that a fjght be made for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. It was unanimous? ly adopted. AH local farmers' clubs will be requested to elect delegates to the coun? ty conventions who will send farmers' movement men to the State Nominating Convention. Mr. Tillman considered it more^mpor tant to elect legislators in sympathy with them than to elect a Governor of their choice. The Legislature could carry on their work, while the only advantage in electing a Governor would be the prestige of the thing. President Norris was opposed to going into action and fighting the battle solely ou a political ground, and he thought it unwise to have candidates openly in the field. After the impression was made and their delegates elected, then they could decide upon a candidate. Mr. Tillman said that if they were going to talk about not going into poli? tics, they had better bundle up and go home. Mr. Norria thought that if Mr. Till? man was going to canvass the State, it would look better if be was not a candi? date. Mr. Tillman then branched off upon the Legislature. The farmers must sup? port no candidate for the Legislature unless he be in favor of giving the Agricultural College the Hatch fund, land scrip and phosphate tax. He thought in time that this college would absorb the agricultural department. If the people were not shown that they could get the farmers' college without addition? al tax they would never get it. In speaking of the present system of | government Mr. Tillman said that he had heard that negro lunatics sent to the Asylum were worked like Blaves and were never turned out when they got well, but were kept there to work. Ooe of the committeemen protested against this, and hoped Mr. Tillman would be careful in his public utterance. Mr. Tillman replied that be bad not been caught in a lie yet, that Mr. Haskell spoke without' sticking to the records, and it was a bad rule that did not work both ways. If he canvassed the State, he would confine himself to the increase in expenses of $240,01)0 since '79 and to the Farmers' College, and be was not afraid to meet any man in the United States on these subjects. He did not propose to give any of the reasons for this additional expense, but would leave the burden of j proof to the other Bide. He was confident of being able to carry several counties on the question of the reduction of sala? ries. Mr.Tillman was exhorted to stick to the facts and not make statements he could not prove. It was resolved that Capt. Tillman should attend all the regular meetings in the State canvass and other outside meet? ings he might desire. Mr. Tillman wished to have another man to help him. He did not like to encounter the silver-tongued orators sin? gle handed. It was decided that he could draw upon the counties in which the meetings were held for assistance. Mr. Tillman said that he is afraid that if be goes to Charleston he will be cruci? fied. There was an element in the com? mittee which was plainly opposed to Capt. Tillman'a style of operations. They were much more conservative, and did not like so much blood and thunder. It is now long after midnight and the committee is still in session, but it is doubtful whether they will take any oth? er action of importance to-night. It is with some regret their schemes have been thus exposed, and their chagrin in the morning will be intense. Albany, Ga., July 16?"You had better take that pipe out of your mouth, it will draw lighting," said a negro near Acree, as Nellie Brown, a colored cook, was Bmoking a pipe in her door. In? stantly there was a blinding flash, and Nellie fell dead. The lightning struck her upon the top of the head, and then descended tearing away ber left breast as if cut off with a knife. Her clothes were burned off. She was the sister of Jordan Harris, a noted colored preacher. She was buried this afternoon. -The negroes believe the pipe drew the lightning. THE BEST TEST OF SUCCESS IB SUCCESS. Tested and proved by over twenty-five years' use in all parts of the world All cock's Porous Plasters have the indorse? ment of the highest medical and chemical authorities, and millions of grateful pa? tients who have been cared of distressing ailments voluntarily testify to their merits. Allcock's Porous Plasters are ?urely vegetable. They; are mild but effective, sure and quick in their action, and abso? lutely harmless. > Beware of imitations, and do not be de? ceived by misrepresentation. Ask for Allcock's, and let no explana? tion or solicitation induce, you to accept a substitute. "VTOTICE TO CREDITORS. J-i All persons having demands against the Estate of William Pollen, deceas? ed, are hereby notified to present them properly proven, to the undersigned, within the time prescribed by law, and all per? sons indebted to said Estate must make payment by December 1st, 1888. R. F. & P. L. PULLEN, Ex'rs. July 19,1888_2 3 IMPORTANT TO GIN OWNERS. THE undersigned desires to inform Gin owners that he is prepared to do any kind of Repairing on a Gin. Sharp? ening a specialty. Now is the time to get your work done. Don't wait until you are ready to use your Gin. I havehad 15years of experience, and guarantee satisfaction in prices and work. During the season I can always be found at my residence In the Southern portion of the city. B. F. WILSON. July 19, 1888_2_ Due West Female College. ESTABLISHED in 1880. Accomplish? ed teachers. Thorough course of in? struction. Location noted for its health fulness. Moral community. Neat but in? expensive uniform. Expenses low. Next session begins October 1st, 1888. Send for catalogue. MRS. L. M. BONNER, Principal, or H. E. BONNER, A. M.. Viee Principal, Due West, Abbeville Co., S. C. July 19.1888_2_2m WANTED! 400,000 Hard Brick! BIDS for furnishing to the Anderson Hotel Company Pour Hundred Thou? sand Hard-burned Brick will be received on or by August 1st. State price at Kiln; also, price delivered on the ground at An? derson C. H. 200,000 of which to be de? livered August 20, and balance as needed. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. F. T. WILHTTE, J. L. TRIBBLE, J. D. MAXWELL. GEO. COLLIER. W. G. WATSON, Building Committee. July 19,1888_2_2_ CITY ELECTION. City CoDHcn. Chamber, Anderson, S. C, July 18,1888. IN accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the City of Anderson, notice is hereby givqn that an election will be held in the Court House on Monday, the 13th day of August. 1888, from 9 o'clock in the forenoon to S o'clock in the after? noon, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and six Alderson to serve as City Council for thp ensuing two years. D. P. Sloan, W. R. Dillingham and S. T. Craig are appointed Managers to conduct said election. The Books for the registration of voters will be opened by the City Clerk,in the City Clerk's office, on Tuesday, Wednes? day and Thursday, July 81st and August 1st and 2nd, from 0 o'clock a. m. to 2 o'clock p. m., and from 4 o'clock p. m. to 6 o'clock p. m. each day, except August 1st, when the books will close at 12 m. * G. P. TOLLY, Mayor. J. D. MAXWELL, City Clerk. July 19,1888_2_2_ T?TE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. By W. F. Cox, Judge of Probate. WHEREAS, Samuel McCrary has ap? plied to mo' to grant him letters of Adr ministration, with Will annexed, on the Estate apd effects of Thomas L. Reid, deceased. ? , 'These are therefore to cite and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said Thomas L. Reid. deceased, to be and apr pear before me in Court of Probate to be held at Anderson Court House, on the 30th day of July, 1888, after publica. Won hereof to shew cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 10th dayof July, 1888. W. F. COX, Judge Prcbale. July 12,1888 1 2 S ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Solicitor. W. C. McGOWAN, of Abbeville, is hereby an uounced as u candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, in either Primary or Convention. II. A, CHILD, Esq., is announced as a candi date for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce 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 Eepresentatives. 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 Sromise to do what I can in behalf of the Clemson equest. 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 and sus? tain this class of our people. Respectfully, G. W. MILLER. Capt. H. R. VANDIVER is hereby announced 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 in Agricultural College. J. PERRY GLENN. The frleuds 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. CLINKSCALES is respectfully announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. At the solicitation of my friends I hereby an? nounce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Dem? ocratic Party. If elected, I shall favor accepting the Clemson bequest as soon as it is practicable to do so, for the purpose of establishing an Agricul? tural and Mechanical College. . J, E. BREAZEALE. 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 action of the Democratic party; and for the saving of $1922.08, read editorial statement in the Anderson Journal of February 11, 1886. The friends of B. F. DACUS respectfully an? nounce him as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. For School Commissioner. COLUMBUS WARDLAW is 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 lodge 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. The 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 the action of the Democratic primary. The friends of R. 8. 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. Many 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 frleuds of ANDREW W. PICKENS respect? fully announce him as a suitable candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The 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 candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for An? derson County, subject to the Democratic Primary Election._ M. P. TRIBBLE. 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 announced 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 frleuds 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 candidate for County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Turnip Seed, Buisrs prize: medal NEW CROP, JUST ABBITED - AT - SIMPSON, RED) & GO'S., Waverly Hquwc Corner. For Rent. StoKE occupied by D. S. Taylor. Possession September 1st, 1888. E. A. BELL. June 14,1888 49 4* Dissolution! For Spot Cash, for Thirty Days only, our Entire Stock of Dry Goods at Cost! Country Merchants invited to inspect the Stock, which embraces every article, from a paper of Fins to a Silk Dress! READ! READ! READ! 1,000 yards Buching, ali colors. 1 cec 1,000 colored Border H. S. Handkerchiefs. 2* " 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 Bac Braid. 5 " 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' Bibbed Hose. 10 " 250 dozen Keer Spool Cotton.50 " 250 dozen good Buttons, all colors. 3 " Dress Surah Silks.65 " Best quality Satin.1.50 " Best Sewing Silk, all colors. 8 " Beautiful assorted Fancy Parasols.75 " 14 yards beautiful Sheer White Goods for..*.100 " 10,000 yards Colored Muslins.:. 3} || 6,000 yards yard wide Lswub. 7 ' 10,000 yards 25 inch Plaids. 6 5,000 yards 27 inch Plaids. 6* , 10 pieces Eagle & Phoenix best Ticking.13 ' 10 pieces Hamilton Stripes...10 " 10 pieces best Indigo Blues. 6 J 10 pieces Simpson's Mournings. 6} " 50 pieces best Calicoes.>. 5} " 25 pieces all Linen Crash. 8 10 pieceB fine Table Linen.30,40 and 50 " 20 dozen fine Linen Towels....".....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 Gents' fine Laundried Shirts.?... 80 5 dozen fancy White Undershirta.35 " 50 dozen Men's Linen Collars, all styles. 8 . 10 dozen Ladies' White Gauze Vests. 35 " G dozen fine ribbed Balgriggan Vests.35 " 10 bales Shirting at Factory prices. 210 pair Evitt & Bros., Clark, Pray & Co.. and Faust Bros. Shoes....$1.50 to $2.00 36 pair Patent Pumpa at.1.25 50 pair Ladies' Button Boots at.L00 60 pair Ladies' Button Boots at.1.25 100 pair Childrens? Shoes at. 25c. 120 pair Youths' Calf Shoes at.....:.-r..LOO 60 pair Base Ball Shoes at.1.00 26 pair Women's Polkas.75c 50 pair Women's Polkas.60a 100 pair old Stock Ladies' Fine Shoes.50c. 15 pair Ladies' Fine Opera Slippers.'..75c. 20 pair Ladies' Fine Opera Slippers.90c 125 Suits Clothing, Men's and Boys', from.2 50 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. 35d Charlottesville Cassimeres must go with the balance?cost from.1.00 to 2.50 85 yards Striped Linens at.12Jc. 300 yards Cottonades at..12*c. 4 pieces Carpeting from.35 to 62Jc ffST Our Stock is complete. We would advise your calling at once. Yours, very truly, BLECKLEY, BRO WN & FRET WELL. FOB FRUIT JARS AND JELLY TUMBLERS GrO TO WILHITE & WILHITE'S, O Granite Bow, ANDERSON, ? 8. C. GROCERIES, GROCERIES, GROCERIES, NOTHING BUT GROCERIES AT THE Special Grocery Store. HAYING decided to make this one line a specialty, I am now better prepar? ed to offer inducements to the people than [ have been before. Believing that my rjaition will be appreciated by the public, desire, to call your special attention to my large b apply of? Corn, Bacon, Flour, Molasses, Wheat Bran, And, in fact, almost everything kept in a First Glass Grocery Establishment. AI?o, to my large and well-selected stock af <UOF*'EE, which I propose to make i specialty. My stock Chewing and Smoking ronacco is also complete. I will en leaver to make a special drive on it, and will have at all times a large and well* issortea 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 Goods and get prices before buy? ing. Yours truly, B. S. LIGON, Proprietor Anderson Special Grocery Store, June 21,1888 50 The American Fruit Preserving POWDER AND LIQUID. WE have been handling 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 in 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 iu the County, but for the present will mention only a few. Dr. B, A. Beid, of the well-known and reliable Drug firm of Simpson, Beid & Co., says: Messrs. Hill Bbos?Sins: With much satisfaction I recommend your Fruit Pre? serving Liquid and Powder. I 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, B. A. Barn. Messes. Hill Bros? Deae Sirs: Al? though we used your Preserving Fluid with misgivings, we have no hesitancy now in saying the fruit and vegetables have kept perfectly, and without any unpleas? ant flavor. The great advantage over the ordinary method of canning is,. that the Fluid is more reliable, keeps larger pack See, and they can be opened and re-open without injury to the fruit, Ac B. Ma ecus Bunnies. Take care of your early fruit. Yours truly, HILL BROTHERS. June 14,1888 49 AN OPENER. -0 WE are now prepared to offer to the public a first class assortment of? CANNED GOODS Of all kinds, and we guarantee them fresh and of the first quality. Also, ALL KINDS. GROCERIES, Pnch as Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Grits, Bice, Salt and Flour, At prices that will suit all. We also keep an assortment of? Wooden and Willow Ware, Such as Brooms, Baskets, Buckets, Tubs and Sifters, ?S' Give us a trial before buying, and we will convince you that our prices are lower than any place iu the City. WEBB Sc StOSS, Feb 16,^888 32 NEVER LEFT BEHIND. o ? WHENEVER you hear talk of Special Bargains, great inducements to cash boy* era, <kc., &c., please bear in mind that there ia one Store in Town that does not do much blowing, but when it cornea to meet' in g and beating competition, R. S. HILL Has never taken a back seat yet. He hint an IMMENSE STOCK of? Dress G-oods, Trimmings, Shoes, Millinery) Etc., Etc., A portion of which was bonght at one half value to begin with, and he would very much like his GOODS and PRICES to be compared with any Stock in the country, whether offered at Cost or not. All we ask is a careful inspection. JUST RECEIVED, Another large invoice LADIES' HATS In the newest shapes, which we will sell yon almost at yonr own price. Ohr Mantua-Maker, MISS MALLA? LIEN, will return to Baltimore in a very short while. Any Lady wishing a Dress made will please send in her order this week. Remember, we can show the largest assortment of Goods in Town, and If onr price don't suit, maybe yours will. Very respectfully, ~R>. S. HHiIi -0 P. s. We have some SPECIAL BARGAINS in Plain and Striptd SURAHS, RHA DAMES, SATINS and SUMMER SILKS, in Black and Colors. All fresh new Goods, we now offer at one-half value. R. 8. HILL.