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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. '^CrriTKKS?ALES, \ Editors and G LANGSTON, ? J Propbtetobs, THUBSDAY,. NOV. 22, 1JW8. HE RMS x ~mrovPAT>im ,,,,, i' 11 i_81.80. :;SXZM0HTH&.MM.._. ;75o. The Legislature meets next Tuesday, on, W. 0. Benet, of Abbeville, has mentioned by several of tbe State pars as a candidate for Speaker of the case. Ho would make a most excel eni and able presiding officer. Present indications are that the Eepub ca^wiHhave a majority of from three seven on the roll of certificates as they ill be returned to the clerk of the next pose. The Democrats who. have done e m^at figuring at the returns admit *-; as probable. -T?o iVeutf and Courier says it is re rteithat letters have been received in arleston since the election from Tim orlsy, Frank Moses, J. L. Neagle and ier 'shining lights of the old Radical arty, stating their purpose to return m. exile, provided they can get any prances that the machinery of the law .ill not be put in motion against them. The returns Bhow that the two Demo? cratic candidates for Mayor of New York received 20,G00 more votes in that city than Cleveland did, while the Bepubli ' \ candidate for Mayor ran 40,000 hind Harrison. It is evident from ese: figures that votes were traded vat e rate of two Eepublicans for Hewitt one Hewitt Democrat for Harrison. The; Cincinnati Gazette, the most rabid f ine bloody shirt organs, turns a short rner immediately after Harrison's ectibn and cries for peace. It tells the Eepublicans very plainly that public opinion will not Kustain them in any second reconstruction of the Souih. Lin? coln and Grant tried to readjust the States with; the aid of Federal Tbayonets until even Grant, with his warlike name d iron will, was forced, to admit that the experiment was?a failure. T. S. Eiley, Chairman of the Demo* ?raiic State Committee of West Virginia, as sent the following dispatch to the aa^ngton Post, dated Nov. 18: "Of? ficial returus from this State are snffi ently ascertained to warrant the an onncement of the election of Judge A. B, Fleming, Democratic candidate for Governor, by a small but sure majority, e rest of the State ticket elected by jer majorities. The Legislature will ,nd on joint ballot, 46 Democrats, 44 ublicans and one Labor Union Inde The AugUBta Exposition ia being visi? ted by thousands of visitors, and every ne'.com'e? away well pleased with their p: "The Exposition will continue open tiirihe 15th December,and the visitors will increase in number every day. from now .until that time. Next Thursday, e 29th inst.,- is South Carolina Day. v. Bicb?rdaon, Senator Butler, and ther distinguished Carolinians will deliv adwessea on that day, and the people "of every-town and city are erranging to ? present. Anderson should have a ood delegation present. The trip can be made at little expense. The Indianapolis Journal, the paper hich has heretofore been considered as -the exponent of'Gen. Harrison's views, say3: -The Journal claims no authority to speak for the President-elect, but all who knew him ^know that his adminis? tration will be actuated by the highest principles of justice and patriotism. The juth -as 'well as the North will find in im a firm friend and a wise and faithful rdian of its interests. We believe his ection marks the dawn of a new era oi ^ feeling between the North and nth : and the development of a new ationsl sentiment based on a better un erstanding of our common interests." President John H.. Inman, of the ichmond and Danville system, in an open letter, aays he expects very soon to ve a consulation with the heads of the Eichmond and Danville, tbe East Ten essee, Virginia, and Georgia and the ntrai Eailroad systems, to offer special inducement in the way of side tracts, short branch roads, long term contracts and cheap freight, and to endeavor in ery way possible to stimulate the erec Otfof new manufacturing plants and the building-up and strengen thing of those already in existence, and by lowering grant rates to make inducements r settlers to come into the South and elp build her up. The Savannah Valley Convention met Augusta on Wednesday, 14th inst., and was_presided over by Hon. Pat. Walsh. Delegates were present from all the Counties on the line of the river in Geor? gia and South Carolina, and considerable rmai business was transacted. The avention was addressed by CoDgress en Tillman and Cothrao, of this State, sgressman Barnes, of Georgia, and gineer Barbot. The Convention re ~.ed to push the Savannah improvement before Congress, and will continue its session'annually. All of the old officers were re-elected, and the list includes Hon. Q-. F. Tolly as one of the Vice-Pretidents, and Maj. E. B. Murray as a member of the Executive Committee. ;- The wife of the Eev. Dr. B. M. Pal : mer, of New Orleans, died on Nov. 14. % She was born in South Carolina, in 1822, '-and was the daughter of a Presbyterian ; "clergyman. At 19 years of age she mar? led the Eev. Dr. B. M. Palmer, whose rst- pastorate was in Columbia, S. C, here they spent the early portion of their married life, and where their five children were born. Before Mrs. Palmer ?moved to New Orleans, which is now imore than thirty years ago, she suffered a great loss in the death of her only son. ^?Four daughters, it was true, were left to gladden.au ideally happy home, but like fragile flowers three of them bloomed jijtrita womanhood only to be cut off in the "^ry^perfection of their beauty. - r, r: _-? ^^^"distinguished Democratic leader who recently talked with the President ^regarding the election quotes Mr. Cleve -land as saying: "I am told that without (the. tariff issue in the last campaign we should have carried tbe conntry. That may be true, but the time had come when the issue between tbe two parties 'had to be made, and tbe Democrats iiaade it. I don't regret it. It is better ^ifcTbe defeated battling for an honest -principle than to win by a cowardly sub ?rterfuge. Some of my friends say we ought to have gone before tbe country on the clean administration we have given the people. I differ from them. We needed a clean-cut, well defined issue We were defeated, it is true, but the principles of tariff reform will surely win in tbe end." ? The Supreme Court of the United States, through Chief Justice Fuller, has rendered an opinion of unusual interest to holders of life insurance policies. Thomas L. Hume of the District of Co? lumbia died in 1881, totally insolvent, but leaving $35,000 in life insurance pol? icies. The policies were by their terms payable either to the widow or children cf the deceased. The administrators and creditors of Hume's estate sought to force the application of tbe proceeds of the policies to the payment of debts due the creditors, on the ground that the premiums paid by Hume were the fraud* nlent transfer of an insolvent and void, and against' tbe creditors, and that con? sequently the proceeds of the policies should accrue to the benefit of Hume's estate, and not to the beneficiaries nar/ed in the policies. The Supreme Court holds that beneficiaries are entitled to the proceeds of all-policies without any debenture whatever on account of the premiums paid, holding that the husband and father has the full right to insure his life in the interest of his wife and children, and that where such policies are effected in the name of beneficiaries they are no part of the estate of deceased insolvent, and therefore cannot be re? garded as a fraudulent assignment of any part of his estate when so effected. THE STATE FAIR. The. State Fair in Colombia last week was a success in every respect, and in some reepecto excelled many exhibitions of former years. It was our pleasure to spend one day on the grounds, and we were agreeably surprised to see so many -exhibits and Buch a large number of visi? tors. It was the opinion of many friends of the Fair that the Augusta Exposition and Charleston "Gala Week" would detract much interest from this year's Fair, but such was not the case. The Fair opened under bright auspices Tues? day morning, but Wednesday morning dawned cloudy and a light fall of rain continued throughout the day, but the clouds disappeared Thursday morning and the crowd of visitors continued to increase. Thursday tbe crowd on the grounds was estimated at fifteen thou? sand. Friday was also a pretty day, and again the Fair was largely attended. Columbia provided considerable amuse? ment for the entertainment of the visitors. Fire works were displayed every night during the week, and on Thursday night the Board of Trade had a grand parade, in which nearly every business of.the city was represented. . This display was very creditable to the city, and will do much as an advertisemet for future Fairs in the way of attracting a crowd of visi? tors. As'UBUal, Anderson County was well represented in nearly all of the depart? ments, and her exhibitors came away with a liberal share of the premiums. In the stock department Messrs. B. F. Cray ton & Sons, 0. A. Bowen, J. Earle Lewis, A. T. Smy the, D. K. Norris, and perhaps, others'exhibited some of their fine stock, and . each of them received premiums. This was the twentieth annual exhibi? tion since the reorganization of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society, and we have come away from it thor? oughly convinced that the State should continue to foster and encourage the Society. Every- dollar that has been spent there is a good investment, and if the State Legislature will continue, its help to the Society, Secretary Holloway (who is the right man in the right place) and the present Board of officers will make the Fair the eqnal of any similar annual exhibition held in tbe United States. CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. Seymour, Iowa, Nov. 15.?At St. John, Missouri, last Saturday, night, after a republican jollification, a boy named Scott hurrahed for Jeff Davis. Will Daniels, a 13-year-old lad, threatened to thrash hirn if he repeated his offensive cheering. Scott again cheered for Jeff Davis, and-Daniels was pulling off bis coat to carry out his threat, wbeu Scott drew a pen-knife and stabbed Daniels to tbe heart, killing him instantly. Scott is now in custody. Bridgeport, Coiw., Nov. 16.?A wed? ding was to have occurred in the city church this morning. The bride was tardy, and the groom became exasperated. While he was complaining with an oath to bis best man at the bride's delay, the latter approached just in time to catch his remarks. She stepped quietly to tbe altar, but when the clergyman asked if she wonld "love, cherish and obey," she answered in a clear voice, "Not by a long shot," and marched majestically from the church.' Indianapolis, Nov. 14.?A dog owned by Patriot Walsh, went mad yesterday and attacked Mibs Cora Walsh, an 18 year old daughter of the owner, biting her on both arms. In attempting to rescue his daughter, Mr. Walsh was badly bitten on the band. The dog then started on a mad flight through the city with several policemen in pursuit. He bit fully fifty animals and finally attack? ed a small child, tearing out one of the little fellow's cheeks and devouring an eye. After a chase of two miles tbe dog was killed. Ephrata, Pa., Nov. 15.?Frank Hall, a well-known cigar manufacturer, com? mitted suicide to-day through political excitement. He was an enthusiastic Republican, and ever since tbe election has been wild with enthusiasm. He was found in an outhouse shot through the head with a revolver by bis side. Pinned to the Ian el of his coat was this note: "I have not slept for six nights. I am going to die anyhow and might as well take a short cut. 1 and you were friends. Hurrah for Harrison!" Omaha, Nov. 17. Henry W. King, Jr., son of Henry W. King, a member of a Chicago clothing firm, was shot and instantly killed here to-day by a Miss Beechler, who resides in Chicago, and who claims that King jilted her for his present wife. The murder was commit? ted in a hotel. Mr. King was married in September last to a lady of Omaha. The woman who shot him learned of his marriage a few days ago, and being then in Chicago, at once took a train to Oma? ha. She claims to have been engaged to King- King bore an excellent reputa? tion. Abbeville, Nov. 16.?A bold robbery was perpetrated on tbe postoffice here on Monday night. Several registered pack? ages and some $30 or $40 in cash was stolen. It is not known what amount the registered letters contained, and so the total loss can not be ascertained. It is supposed that the thief was locked up in tbe store of W. H. Lawson, in which the postoffice is kept, when the store was closed for the night. A package of sil? ver dimes for the Abbeville Bank had been received thst evening at the post office, containing ?140, but it was fortun? ately hidden nnder the counter, and the thief failed to find it. There is no clue to the robber, but no efforts will be spaied to catch bim. I I THE FARMERS' MOVEMENT. Annual Meeting of tbe State Association In Columbia. ( Columbia, November 14.?The annual Convention of the Farmers' Association of South Carolina was called to order at 8.30 to-night in the hall of agriculture by President D. K. Norris. There were seventy members and about thirty visi? tors present. The president delivered his annual address. He said: "After the close of your last Conven? tion it was confidently asserted that the Farmers' movement was dead, that the Bhort session denoted want of vitality, and the Legislature, more or less im? pressed with such convictions, boldly went forward in its premeditated work of enlarging tbe expenses and UBelessness of tbe agricultural annex of the South Carolina College, spreading and causing deep root in face of the fact that yoo, representing the farming interests of the State, which is to be benefited or hurt by such action, had twice spoken remonstra? ting with such course as an objectionable scheme. "The money donated by Congress for the educational use of the industrial classes had been appropriated to a pur? pose condemned by the people for whom it waB given, and that an equally large "sum contributed by yourselves was also voted to consummate this well laid political scheme. "The reports and charges against Gov? ernor Richardson did not emanate from your committee or from those who were its exponents. "I firmly believe that they were scan? dalously circulated by your opponents, and charged to you for political effect. Governor Richardson is an honorable gentleman, and let the man be infama notatus who insinuates otherwise. [Ap? plause.] We never antagonized Gover? nor Richardson. It was his position on certain questions in which we were con? cerned. "The tricks of the canvass in nomina? ting delegates in many counties before the State campaign was made, the mutual support under pressure given by the State officers, the thorough organization and political experience of the ring with whom we had to deal, added to the anom? alous position of the candidate we agreed od, defeated us. [Applause.] " Without relief is given the people and concession of a substantial nature are made my convictions are a charge as radical as iL 1876 will be made in 1800, nor will abuse of the hero, Tillman by partisan newspapers or further mystifica? tion of the politics of the State stay it. '?. "What we want is relief and recogni? tion. The munificent bequest of Mr. Clemson has eliminated the plea of pov? erty from the list of objections to the establishment of an agricultural college. The fund accruing to the State upon its acceptance of that bequest was, in the opinion of gentlemen learned in the law, available for the erection of tbe necessary buildings. "The property is magnificent and the funds given by Congress for the advance? ment of agriculture in this--State shod id be given to its support and diverted from the maintenance of a system at once un? popular and unprofitable. More than this, the State Bhould cover every dollar bequeathed by Mr, Clemson for the edu? cation of the sons of its, sturdy yeomen. It has been said that the State should not accept the bequest, because it could not control the management of the college when erected. "Tbe fallacy of this statement was obvious. Mr. Clemson'a executor was instructed to deed the property to the State, not to the seven trustees. Should the State accept the bequest in the time specified it will pass into the ownership and absolute control of the Stale; his seven trustees, like the six chosen by the Legislature, will be in the hands of the State, and can do nothing without the consent of the Legislature. "Whether the Clemson bequest is ac cepted or not, you should stand by your demand for a separate college, and the funds not being spent should be husband? ed and allowed to accumulate until such time as the Courts will pass upon this bequest or the Legislature has acced? ed to the demands of the people for an agricultural college. Until we have this college for the education of the masses, and until a more economical adminis? tration of State affairs is entered on, the Farmers' Association of South Carolina, cannot, will not, must not die." Nominations for officers were declared in order. President Norris was nominated for re-election by several persons at the same moment. Mr. Norris declined to be a candidate and Mr. M. L. Donaldson, of Greenville, and Mr. G. W. Shell, of Lau rens were next nominated. Mr. Shell de? clined to run against Mr. Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson declined. They were both re?nominated. Finally Mr. Donald Bon's name was withdrawn and Mr. Shell was elected by acclamation. Vice Presi? dents, M. L. Donaldson, of Greenville ; G. Leaphart, of Lexington, and J. N. Rung, of Abbeville. A number of resolutions were offered and referred to the committee on resolu? tions, who reported favorably upon tbe following, which were adopted. By J. C. Stribling, of Oconee: Whereas, the Hon. Thomas G. Clemson, deceased, did by his last will and testa? ment donate io the State of South Caro? lina a large property for the purpose of establishing an agricultural college at Fort Hill in said State, and whereas we, the farmers of South Carolina, feel the need of an agricultural education and very much desire tbe said college to be estab? lished ; be it therefore Resolved, That the Legislature be ur? gently requested to pass a joint resolution at its ensuing session to the effect that the State will accept the Clemson bequest whenever the will shall have been estab? lished. A resolution was adopted commending certain newspapers (names not given) who had worked in the interest of the "agri? cultural movement" to the members of tbe organization for their preference and support. Mr. B. 0. Duncan offered a resolution that this Convention suggest to the next Legislature tbe names of five gentlemen to fill the vacancies about to occur on the ; board of agriculture. Tbe resolution was adopted and a committee appointed, who presented the following names: For the vacancy in the 1st circuit, W.T.O. Bates, of Orangeburg, S. C; for the 3rd circuit, J. E. Tindall, of Clarendon; for the 5th circuit, B. R. Tillman, of Edgefield ; for the 7th circuit, J. A. Sligh, of Newberry; and for tbe State at large, D. K. Norris, of Anderson; all advanced district lead? ers of the Farmers' movement. The following resolutions were unfa? vorably reported by the committee but adopted by the Convention: By Mr. Norris: Resolved, That the president of this Convention do appoint two of its members who shall forthwith visit the Agricultural College of Missis? sippi, located at Clarksvilie in that State, and investigate thoroughly and impar? tially the workings of said institution. That for the information of tbe people of this State said committee shall make, through a leading paper in each of the cities of Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, a report upon the success or failure of said institution, according to the conclusions they shall have reached from observations. That the two members at large of the State board of Agriculture are hereby invited to join with the two members of this Convention in making the inves? tigation, and report as herein provided for. The Chair appointed as such committee D. K. Norris, of Anderson, and J. E. Tin? dall, of Clarendon. A resolution Mr. B. Odell Duncan, de? manding the acceptance of the Clemson beqaeBt by the Legislature and diverting the Land script fund and experimental station fund from the State University, was reported unfavorably and the report was adopted. Dr. J. 0. Byrd, of Darlington, offered a resolution calling a Constitutional Con? vention. It was unfavorably reported and finally laid on the table. A resolution urging and requesting the Legislature to so legislate as to secure a reduction of expenses in the State Gov? ernment was reported unfavorably and CS the committee's report was sustained by the Convention. At 12.45 a. m. the Convention adjourn? ed sine die after appointing the executive committee. The Pressing Problem of our Polities? What to do with the Negro. Grunville Newt, Every perplexity and complication now in the politics of this Republic can be traced directly to the unsolved problem of what ought to be done with the Negro as a voter and a citizen. His presence is felt in every move made by the leaders of each party. He is a disturbing factor in every calculation of results. While the question of what to do with him remains without an answer the people can not think intelligently or act effectually on any issue. He is a menace to the North and a danger to the South and the strongest barrier to the unification of the sections. In several Northern States he holds the balance of power. He votes by instinct as a dumb animal would. Beyond the reach of influences of self-interest and principle which control other men, he defeats the will of the majority of his white neighbors who vote with intelligent beliefs of what the interest of their country require. His vote carried New York and Indiana for the Republicans. In the South he makes political freedom of speech and action impossible. His presence gives the Southern white man double the strength in the Federal House of Representatives and the electoral college the white man at the North has, while keeping the Southern white man in a condition of political slavery and holding above every Southern Common? wealth the blighting shadow of possible return of Negro rule. The problem is made harder by the fact that the presence and position of the Negro is not his fault. He can not be treated like a criminal because the evil he does is the result of the crimes and errors of others. Taken against bis will from a barbarous ancestry and country he has been civilized as a slave and chat* tel. His ignorance and the low develop? ment in intellect and morals which make bim a danger and incumbrance are not his faults and are misfortunes which he could not have avoided and has not had time or opportunity to recover from. The question has been dealt with here? tofore, in the States and by the general government, by a series of expedients, each intended to meet the trouble of the time, none of them bringing us a Btep nearer the final and satisfactory settle? ment. All this time the trouble has grown, and it will continue to grow until it is fairly met. We have two races, differing in every important feature and element of character and with amalga? mation between them impossible, placed together in the same country, each grow? ing very fast, with the competition between them becoming keener and thtfi friction harder every year. Aside from politics and as a matter of social philoso? phy such conditions must result, if continued, in disaster, certainly to one race, probably to both. Another series of expedients is now proposed for dealing with this living present danger, this unceasing irritant, this powerful obstacle to free thought and sensible action. We believe in their present temper the people of several Southern States would deliver their Federal representation into the bands of the Negro to have and hold if peaceful possession of their State gov? ernments and conduct of their local affairs could be secured to tbem. There is anAngry feeling against the Northern Deojlocrats whose greed haB cost them a victory to which this section contributed so much, and a tendency to allow the East and West to take the Federal gov? ernment and manage it among them with the help of the Southern Negro, leaving us to take care of our States. But there is no sense in the suggestion. No assur? ance could be given tbat if we surren? dered all our part in Federal affairs to the Negro he would koep his hands out of our State affairs or cease from standing ready to join with any faction of the white people to regain his local power. A solid negro Republican South would be a danger to the Republic like a cancer in a man's breast. Senator Chandler's bill to place all elections involving representation in Federal bodies under control of the Fed? eral government might be accepted by those in the South who are willing to barter the influence of the South at Washington for undisturbed control of Southern States by Southern men, but it would not accomplish their purpose be? cause it would not and could not re? strict the power of the negro vote in State affairs, aside from the fact that it would be the heaviest blow yet struck at the lib erties of all the people and the rights of all the States and an enormous addition to the power of the Federal government to control elections. The proposition to apportion represen? tation according to the vote actually cast might, if it oould be put into effect in de? fiance of the Constitution, do justice from a Northern point of view by giving the white voters of the two sections equal power, but it would give no relief to the South and in practical operation among shrewd and practical politicians it would probably result in an enormous increase of the voting, and nothing else. The South Carolina election law is the best and more conservative of all the ex? pedients suggested. Practically it limits the franchise to those who have some education and character, careful habits, forethought and inteliigence. But it is only a makeshift to avert immediate calamity and does not touch or meet one of the real evils of the situation. Wholesale disfranchisement of the Ne? gro is the. remedy that has been thought of by many thinking men of all parties and sections and a few daring spirits have publicly favored it. But if it could be possible to secure the practically unani? mous white vote which would be required to make the necessary amendment to the constitution, the social, commercial and be left worse than they are. We would be left with the two races expanding in economic elements of the problem would the same country and on the same territo? ry, one cut off from interest or influence in the common government and with life, liberty and property at the mercy of the other. The Negro would sink lower than he is, and he would drag the other race and the country with him. There can be no health in a body in which one member is diseased or degraded. The remedy tbat will correct all the evils and the one most in accord with justice and common sense is the separa? tion of the races. It can be most easily accomplished by the removal of the Ne? gro population to territory Bet aside for its use. It may be a territory organized into States as part of the Union and repre? sented as the other States are, different from the others only in the requirement that no white man shall live, own property or bold office in them. We believe it will come, and the soon? er it comes the more easily it will be done. Its effects on the South will be disastrous although it can be lessened by making the removal gradual. But the evil from it will decrease with time as white labor comes in and grows up to replace black labor and white men occupy the ground the Negro has left. The presentsituation becomes worse and a fearful climax of Borne form becomes more imminent as the population of both races increases and the sore beccmeB wider, deeper and more angry. Nobody knows the capacity or the destiny of the Negro. But he can best develop the one and find the other in a country owned, occupied and In its local affairs governed by himself, free from the presence of the race that is so far before him in civilization, knowledge and power, but with bis general interests united with those of the strongest and foremost people of the world. ? Mrs. Pamela C. Calhoun is said to have been the first newspaper woman of the northwest. She assisted her husband, John Calhoun, in publishing the pioneer Chicago paper, the Chicago Democrat, from 1833 to 1838. It was afterwards continued by John Wentworth. NEW YORK AND HOME! Startling Bargains Now in Store HOUSE FILLED FROM CELLAR TO DOLE! To conMence is Fall's unsiness n have made a fleci? 1 in i way of Banaisfor f W M of our Wool Pacific Cashmere, For Ladies' Dresaea, in all shades, at 10c a yard._ Plain Silk Lustre. This magnificent Dress Goods is appre? ciated by all; we have all shades and prices. It is in the reach of all?Ten Cents per yard._ Crepe Suitings. This is a new and very desirable fabric for Ladies' Dresses, and is beyond all donbt the thing for house and street wear. Sold north, east, south and west .for 25c. Onr price 15._ Whip Cord Yard Wide Dress Goods. This is the first season for this hand? some Parisian Cloth, and to be apprecia? ted must.be seen. Just think how low yon can boy it?only 25c._ Henrietta Cloth. This handsome Dress Goods is acknowl? edged to be the best value offered for the money; we Bhow all shades, 40 inches wide, all wool and silk. Our price 75c. Showing Fine Silks. Black and Colored Silks in SurahB and Faille Francrasse. Our stock of these goods is immense?please call and ex? amine. Mrs. Cleveland's Choice. Camel's Hair Serge is Mrs. Cleveland's favorite dress for this Beason. We have them in Suits, with^eTther Plush or Silk Gimp for trimmings to match. We offer at the very low price of $7.00 per Suit, including trimmings, buttons and linings. This is what you Want. LESSEE'S yard wide Bleaching, free from starch; we have one thousand yards on hand, and offer at the low price of 7c. ? Household Necessity. _ Having bought very largely of Canton Flannel, we offer a special bargain in the way of a heavy article that is sold every? where at 12*c. Our price 1b in tbe reach of all, 8?c. Lessor's Pacific B. K. Jeans. This splendid brand of Jeans is made in North Carolina for our special trade, and we claim that it is the best goods for the money in Anderson. Our competi? tors ask 40c?our price 25c. Calico, Calico. New and lovely styles, dyed in oil and warranted not to fade. Our price 6}c. Other goods not so good at 5c, Towels, Towels, No end to our stock?all bought low for cash?5,10,12J, 15 to 50c. Don't Miss This. Ladies' hem stitched Colored Border Handkerchiefs, warranted not to fade. We have one thousand dozen on hand, Tell your friends about it. Two and a half cents a piece. Listen, while I Sing. Toboggan Caps for Children will be all the rage this Fall. Beautiful, stylish, warm, and last but not least, very cheap, only 25c. Lost, but Found. We find ten bolts of Check Nainsook on hand, aud not feeling disposed to carry over until next season, we will name a price that will clear them out of otii way. Remember, they are Satin finish, and 7c will tell the tale. Shoes, Shoes. We cannot say enough about our Shoe stock. We have a tremendous lot on band, we sell bo shoddy or paper soles, and every pair sold is guaranteed, or money refunded. Clothing, Clothing. We have bought largely this season, and can knock tbe spots out of any bouse in upper Carolina. Our Suits from $6.00 to $8.00 is something worth seeiog.* Gentlemen, come to see ur. Mothers, bring your boys to see us. Overcoats. This winter we expect to have lots of cold weather; we have just 470 Overcoats on band, and we bought them to sell, and low prices is our aim. Calico by the Pound. We succeeded in obtaining a lot of Calico in which you can save money. They run 8 yards to the pound, and the price is only 25c. We Bought them All." A Glove manufacturer retiring from business offered us one thousand dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves?all wool, em bmirlpred barks, six button length; they it,, '.oi.a?Uc ?Jri'swhere; we offer ours at 25c. Keep your Soys Warm. Our Celebrated Virginia Wool Cassi meres are regular beauties, and for wear are unequalled. Just pause for one moment and hear our price?50c * yard. A Great Variety Of Ladies' Under vests, Gents' Under? shirts, Gents' White Shirts, Trunks, Valises, Cravats, Hats, Suspenders, Em? broidery, Laces, Corsets, Silk Handker kerchiefs, Bustles, Buttons, Satins, Silk Floss, Kid Gloves, Bed Flannel, White Flannel, and a thousand other beautiful things for sale lower than elsewhere. i?" Give us a call. Bemember the place?next door to J, E. Peoples & Co. on Brick Bange. Polite attention to all. if purchaser or not. Look over the door for our large Sign. LESSEE &c CO. * ? Under the laws of France a person who is reported dead by a legal official must remain dead, no matter how much he comes to life. If he wants to live he must take some other name. That might be quite as good a method for changing one's name as in having it done by the Legislature, as in this country._ STOLEN! FROM my Stables on Saturday night, 17th inst? one dark bay mare MULE, about ten years old, a little brown color about the mouth. Any information as to her whereabouts will be gladly received, or any person delivering ner I will pay Twenty Dollars for their trouble. BE?BEN CLINKSCALES. Nov 22,1888 20 1 FOR SALE. THE undersigned has 280 acres of1 Valuable Land which he is de? sirous of selling at private sale. The Land is situated about two miles northeast of the City of Anderson, and lies well. On the place is a good 3-room house. A Creek runs through the entire place, on which there is some fine bottom Land. He will sell all or any portion-of it, to suit the pur? chaser. For further information, apply on the premises, or address W. T. W. HARRISON, Anderson, S. C. Nov 22, 1883 20 3 NOTICE OF SALE. WE will sell to the highest bidder on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of DECEMBER, 1888, at the late residence of Hiram B. Major, deceased, the Personal Property belonging to the Estate of Hiram B. Major, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, one Mule, one two horse Wagon, one Dump Cart, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms of Sale?Cash. No property to be removed until paid for. MRS. SALLIE MAJOR, MRS. MOLLIE C. SKELTON, Administrators. Nov 22, 1888_20_3__ MASTER'S SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. In the Court of Common Pleas. Mrs. Ella J. Jones vs. Elberl W. White field, et al.?Partition. IN obedience to the order of sale in the above entitled action 1 will sell at An? derson C. H., 8. C, on SALEDAY in DE? CEMBER next, the Real Estate below de? scribed as the Lands of J. C. White?eld, deceased, to wit: TRACT NO. 1, Situate in Varennes township of Anderson County. S. C, on waters of Beaver Creek, containing one hundred (100) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of S. A. Whittaker, A. C. Keys, and others. TRACT NO. 2, Adjoining the above, S A. Whittaker, Jas. A. Gray, and others, containing thirty three (33) acres, more or less. TRACT NO. 3, In Brushy Creek township, containing eighty-five (85) acres, more or leas, adjoin? ing lands ol Joel Ellison and others. . TRACT NO. 4, In Brushy Creek township, on waters of Twenty Six Mile Creek, containing one hundred (100) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of S. M. Martin, J. W. Kay, Griffin Burgess, and others. TRACT NO. 5, In Hopewell township, containing three hundred (300) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Wm. Duckworth.'TSliza D. Ander? son, M. D. L. Irby, and others. TRACT NO. 6. Situate in Centreville township, contain? ing two hundred and seventy (270) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Elizabeth Poole, Bobert Moorhead and others. Tract No. 5 will be subdivided into two Tracts, plats of which will be exhibited by Master on day of sale. Terms of Sale?One third cash, and the balance on a credit of one and two years, in equal annual instalments, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by a bond or bonds of purchasers, and a mortgage or or mortgages of the property sold. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W, HUMPHREYS, Master. Nov 22, 1888_20_2_ THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE_C_OURT OP PROBATE. M. P. Trlbble, Administrator of Ibe Estate of Mrs. Martha Wilson, deceased, Plaintiff, against B. M. Wilson, P. E. Wilson, Martha Bowden, Ben. P. Boggi, Philip Boggs, Clyde Boggs, Dora Boges, and the widow and child of F. T. Wilson, de? ceased, names unknown, Defendants.?Summons for Relief. Complaint not served. To the Defendants above named: YOU are horeby summoned and required to an? swer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas at Anderson C. H., S. C. and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office, Ander? son C. BT., S. C. within twenty days after tho ser? vice hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and If you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, tho plaintlft in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated at Anderson, S. C, Nov. 15th, A. D. 1888. B. W. SIMPSON, Plaintiff's Attorney. [l. s.] W. F. Cox, Judge of Probate. To the above named Defendants: Take notice, that the complaint in this action and tho sum? mons, of which the foregoing is a copy, was filed In the office of the Judge of Probate tor the Coun? ty of Anderson and State afoicsald, oh the 15th day of November, 1888, and that the object of this action is to obtain the salo of a house and lot iu the town of Fendleton, in the County and State aforesaid, belonging to the estate of Mrs. Martha Wilson, deceased, containing one-fourth of ono acre, more or less, adjoining lots of Elizabeth Johnson, T. S. Cray ton and others, and known as the homestead of Mrs. Martha Wilson, in aid of personalty to pay debts, and that no personal claim Is made against you. November 15th, 1888. R. W. SIMPSON, Pl'ff's Att'y. To the minor Defendants, Philip Boggs, Clyde Boggs, Dora Boggs aud Ben. F. Boggs, with whom they reside: Take notice, that unless you apply to the Court, within twenty days from the service of the summons herein upon yon, exclusive of the day of service, for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to appear and defend this action on behalf of tho minor defendants, Clyde Boggs ar.d Dora Boggs and Philip Boggs, the plaintiff wilt apply to the court to appoint some suitable perse n as guar? dian od litem to appear and defend this action in their behalf. R. W. SIMPSON, Pl'ffs. Att'y. Nov 15,1883_20_0 ?\TOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT -L\ The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of David L. Wardlaw, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on the 22nd day of December, 1888, for a Final Settlement of said Estate and dis? charge from his office as Administrator. C. WARDLAW, Adm'r. Nov 22, 1888_20_5_ NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned. Administrator of the Estate of Jesse C. Wardlaw, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County on the 22nd day of December, 1888, for a Final Settlement of said Estate and dis? charge from his office as Administrator. C WARDLAW, Adm'r. Nov 22, 1888 20 5 THANKSGIVING! WE wiflh to extend to onr friends our thanks for past favors, and let them know that we have just received a large lot of? Dixie Plows, And we have the Points, Slides, Wings and Bolts for these Plows?in fact, all the Fixings. Our Stock of Groceries is Complete. Fresh Buckwheat, Oat Meal, Fine Teas, Ac. New Crop N. 0. Molasses. We hare an Elegant Line of Boots and Shoes. UN DRY GOODS we have a carefully selected Stock, and can please you in STYLES and PRICES. A FEW GUANO NOTES STILL ON HAND. g?r Come to see us. We will show you that we mean what we say. Polite atten? tion to all!" Your friends, CUNNINGHAM- BROS. READ AND BELIEVE. WE have succeeded beyond our most sanguine expectations, and if close attention to business and fair dealing counts for anything, we are determined to "climb up." We have more than thribbled our Stock, ana are getting in new Goods every day. Heavy and Fancy Groceries, Can' Goods, Fruits, Nuts, Raisins, Currants, ?fcc. Crackers of all kinds, always fresh. Remember, we make a specialty of Tobacco and Cigars. Our "Bon Ton" Cigar, "Old Virginia" Cheroots and "Mexican Puffs" are the best in Town,we think, for the money. We sell stacks of "LogCabin Soap." Try it. Bib stack of Fireworks for Christmas. Fresh JFish and Oysters every other day. E. W. TAYLOR. & CO. ANDERSON IS ON A BIG BOOM! She is receiving* 400 Bales of Cotton daily, the Streets are Crowded with Wagons and vehicles of every descrip? tion, Crops are good, the Savannah Valley Bail road a grand success, more new enterprises on hand than ever before! What more is m needed to make a people happy ? Why, nothing but to step into SYLVESTER BLECKLEY CO S. BIG STORE, W'hICH is always filled with plenty of all kinds of Goods, delighted customers, polite attention, men to wait on them, and sell them their numerous Bargains a prices that are really astonishing. These are cut down so fine that they could not afford to sell them at it if it were not for the large quantityfof Goods they handle. It was predicted that the building of the Savannah Valley Railroad would injure Anderson?that a large share of the Cotton would be marketed at Stations along its line. But all these predictions have proven untrue, because Anderson gets better receipts in Cotton than ever before. And why? Because she contains live, energetic merchants, who pay the farmers more for their Cotton than they can get for it at these small Stations where they have only one buyer, and then they sell you Goods so low, besides?heap cheaper than you can buy them elsewhere. Just listen to a few lines: . In GROCERIES we carry EVERYTHING, and have in stock now? Eight Oar Loads Flour, Bought before the recent heavy advance. One Car Load of assorted NAILS just received. One Car Load of TENNESSEE WAGONS to arrive in the next few days, although we can now fix you up with almost any size Wagon you may want. 10 Cases of Ladies' Walking Shoes just received at 75c, worth $1.00 anywhere. 5 Cases of Ladies' Walking Shoes at $125, worth $2.00. Children's Shoes at your own price. 500 yards Flannel at 7c per yard, worth 15c, 1000 yards All-Wool Cashmere, 40 inches wide, at 25c, worth 40c. Blankets, large 10-4 size, at $1.50, worth $2.00, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN PROPORTION. Our Store is so crowded with Goods that we are obliged to sell them in order to make room. Our Mr. JOE FRETWELL can be found on the street at all times, prepared to make ydu a good cash bid on your Cotton, while the rest of our large force will be ready to attend to your wants in the Store. We assure you polite and prompt attention in every department of our business, and earnestly solicit your trade, being perfectly satisfied that you cannot better yourself anywhere, as we are fully prepared to give you as good Goods for as little money as anybody else can. So come in and see us when you are in Town. We will be pleased to show you our Goods, even if you don't buy them, as it is a pleasure to us to wait on you. And do bring the Ladies and the Little Ones along, too, for we have many things to please them. Yours, very sincerely, SYLVESTER BLECKLEY CO. Oct 18,1888 1$ THE PRICE TELLS, AND EVERYBODY TELLS i PRICE. FOR TELLING PRICES COKE AND SEE OTTS LINE OF DRESS GOODS, Embraciog all the New Fall and Winter Fabrics, in all the various new shades. Greens, from Myrtle to Beseda; Mahog onys, Terra Cottas, Gobelins, Greys, and an endless variety of Stripes, Plaids, Checks, Etc.; all the new imported Cloths, fresh from the foreign loorap. Henriettas, Eayetines, Alma Cloths, Imperial Serges, Cashmeretts, Rave Stripes, Fonles, Etc. Our line of Dress Silks, Velvets and Plushes is complete. IN MILLINERY We begin with nice Felts at 50c. to $2.00. Straws from 25c. up. Ribbons, Moires, Glaces, Gros Grains, Failles, Velvet and Ombres. The largest, cheapest and tcniest stock oT Ribbons to be found any where. Velvets, Flushes, Persian Goods, Cashmeres, Silks, and all the Beautiful Novelties that delight the eye this season. With especial pride we request the in? spection of our Pattern Hats, the result of weeks of careful study and almost endless research among all the leading importing houses of the great Northern cities, so as to find something becoming, and to suit the pocket book of each of our many friends and patrons. OUR ~ Trimming Department Includes Passementeries, President Braids, Guimps, Milanaise Trimmings, Fur and Astrakans, Bandeaux, and an elegant assortment of Dress Linings, Buttons, &c, to suit the different shades of Dress Goods. Ladies Underwear. The cheapest, most stylish and elegant line of Ladies' Underwear possible. Also,. Gloves, Hosiery and Handker? chiefs, from the cheapest to the finest. Remember, we take special pride in this Department, and with the aid of polite and efficient Sales-ladiea it is always a pleasure to show our Goods to every one. Dress Making. MISS MALLALIEU has returned and taken charge of the Dress Making Department, with skilled assistant*. We bought our immense Stock of Goods direct from Manufacturers and Importers for the Cash, and the idea of any house in the country underselling us is simply ridiculous. We will guarantee our prices in any line at least as low, and in many instances, much lower than other housesr-The crop prospect was very promising while we were in the market and we overloaded; but if there is a particle of truth in the old saying, "Goods well bought are half sold," ours are as good as seven-eighths gone already. jJsT Don't be tempted by any so-called bargains until you have seen our Goods and heard our prices. Our plan is not to sell one or two articles away under value as leaders, and then make up the loss on something else, but to give the full worth of your money every time, whether you are posted or not. We have an eye to the future more than to the present, and propose to merit the con? tinued confidence and patronage of the people. Very respectfully, E. S. HILL, Andersons. C. HILL & CO., Pelzer, S. C. R. S. HILL & CO., Hartwell, Ga.