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S? PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. 'S.-P, GLINKSCALE8,) Editobs and 0. 0: LANGSTON, j Propkietobs. fer \ THURSDAY FEB. 25, 1*92. TERMS: ONE" YEAR.......;......$1 50 ?VT , SIX MONTHS. 75 ?', Mr. Blaine says the statement that his f letter withdrawing his name from the . presidential contest w ould be shortly fol Mowed by his resignation from office was % "an infernal lie!" He ought to know. . The State Alliance Exhange has com feploted a combine with the Union Store - Company. Five stores will be establish? es ed/at once, one each in Newberry, Marion and Marlboro and two in Edgefield. V They will be tried as experiments before : placing one in each County. j Dr. Sampson Pope, of Newberry, the V Clerk of the House of Representatives, ha* announced that be ia a candidate for j| Congress from the Third District. The . Doctor has pursued a good many avo t. ca?ions, has never succeeded in any of ?^thim, and we doubt if he' ever succeeds in representing the Third ^ District in ."' ? Congress. _ i Georgia is doing a noble work for the -widows of bor Confederate dead. ?-100,000 were appropriated by the last Legislature !;; for the widows, and the officials are now I paying it out. Add this sum to the $200, '??r 000 appropriated go the old soldiers, and it L- -makes ?600,000 ia all which the State ; .: Government will have Raid out in three h months' for Confederate pensions. U Hurrah- for the ? grand old Empire ?'? State! :, . '" _ In ? letter to a personal friend in New -York, Stephen BrElkins, Secretary of ; War; announces that President Harrison |' is a candidate for re-nomination.. The ? Secretary added that the President would, moreover, be the choice of the Minneap? olis Convention, and furthermore, would , bo re-elected. This is the first authentic announcement that the President is a* candidate for renomination, although ev ? erybody was convinced of it. / The Supreme Court has decided that y thsi assessments as made by the County ' Boards are the only legal ones. The .' ; Question was raised by the National Bank of Newberry; whose return, as accepted ; by the local Board of Assessors, was - raised by order of the Comptroller Gene ^^faL . The returns of other banks and the f' railroads were likewise ^ increased by the Comptroller General's order, so that the State- is involved in quite a number of ?l^w-snits, all of whioh win almost surely i be decided against her. The State's in -i come wiRfaU considerably abort of what ?was anticipated by the Administration - f some weeks ago. In casting about for other products for the farm, the cultivation of broom cornshould come in tor a share of the at v, tention of our farm era, "We are told that it will grow to perfection on our lands, and it is estimated that; an acre of land in i broom-corn will, make 1,000 pounds at T each of the two cuttings per annum, be . sides thirty bushels of seed and four tons '? of, hay. Two good workings will make the crop. The first cutting should take place about July 10, and the second about November 1. The seed is' fine for feed? ing purposes for any kind of stock, and the hay equal to the best. Western hay. ? Broom-corn brings a good price. The . seed can be procured for ?1 per bushel, ; and: one bushel will plant six acres. We ; hoposome of our farmers will try it. .If New York conld -decide the matter - Senator David B; Hill would be nomi : noted for the Presidency by the Demo ; oratio Convention in Chicago next June. _^.On last Monday the New York State ? Democratic Convention metandinstruct . ed the delegates elected by that Con ven? ation, to present Mr. Hill's name to the Chicago Convention as their choica for , the Presidency. New York will have X sevonty=two delegates in that Conven ">Ttioh7 so that Senator Hill will hs.ve a r^trong backing on entering' the Conven j?tion. New York has acted hastily in irfshis thing, and so much so as to suggest strongly trickery and wire-pulling. We ?do not believe.Mr. Hill can command the " strength that honest Grovor Cleveland does throughout the country, and there? fore his nomination would not so likely oring success to the Democratic banner. W-:The result of New York's haste will ? likely lose the nomination to either Hill or Cleveland, and bring forward so me Western man. Should this be the case, we think the Democracy would lose "Wjothing by the action of the New York Convention. _' The Newberry Observer says: "Thero - is a fool negro in North Carolina who proposes to run for Congress on the plat? form that; the -gen eral government shoold payfov the slaves it set free. And there are fool white men who will vote for him because of bis aUeged 'views.' If some demagogue should run in this State on a I platform ;p:romising to give every' man, woman and child all the money they want, he would be popular because of his ^ews.' It wiU be found in nine cases oat of ten. that a politician's 'views' are simply baits to catch unwary voters. His promises are formed with the express purpose to get votes. The only 'views' and tho only promises-that are worth a fig in a candidate are character and capac? ity. If he is lacking in these, or either of them, all his 'views' and all his prom should go far naught. A candidate promise anything, but the one that most is generally able to per? form the least. To vote for legislators, for instance, because of their 'views' is like labelling a block of wood and send? ing it to Columbia. The only safe and sensible way to vote is to vote for men of character and capacity, who, because of these qualities, are able to exercise some influence, and will exercise it for tho good of the State and tho people." Recently the building known as Agri? cultural Hall in Columbia was sold by the State for something over $16,000, about one-third of which was paid in cash and the balance secured by bond and mortgage and possession given the buyer. A few days since certain scrip known as Blna Ridge Scrip was tendered in payment of the balance of the pur? chase money. The Treasurer refused to receive it in payment of the debt for the very good reason that the Courts bad de? clared this scrip worthless. The case was reported to the Governor, who hastily took possession of the Hall and placed a guard there to prevent the legal owners from taking possession of their property, and declared the sale invalid. Of course tbe purchasers will sue for possession of tho Hall. They have ayear within which to comply with the terms of the bond and mortgage, on doing which tho Courts wiU award them possession. Gov. Till mavi has gotten himself and tbe Sbito nto trouble from a failure to exercise ome of the sense he boasted in 1600. He ferred doing the mock-heroic act by the illegal cOnraehe pursued. He should have reasoned this way about the matter: The Blue Ridge Scrip is or ;3 not a legal tender. If it is tho State should not re? fuse to acce:pt it in payment of the debt. If it is ? not then no legal tender of th s money was made by the purchasers, hence the bond and mortgage are still as effective as at first. The State Courts have declared tho issue of this scrip in valid, therefore the purchasers have not made a legal tender in payment of the mortgage. The Governor's action has involved the State in another law-suit, of which his administration has been so fruitful. He has made so many blunders that he will not likely feel particularly chagrined when he discovers what a silly one he has made in ths matter. THE ADDRESS TO DEMOCRATS. We invite a careful and thoughtful reading of the address to the Democrats of South Caroling which we publish in this issue. The address appeared in the daily papers of the State on Sunday last, and has been heartily received and en? dorsed av to its main features by the most of them. It admirably sets forth the situation as it is in South Carolina, reminds us of the evils that are upon .us, and warnB us of those to come, unless by an "honest, united, determined effort" we "remove the dangers confronting our people, and the evils under which we suffer." It is a strong plea for peace and good will and unify throughout the State. It deprecates hostile factions among neigh? bors, and would remove pSlitical dis? trust and discord from among them. It directs attention to the deceits, in? consistencies and failures of the present administration, whose Chief Executive has sought to control the legislative and judicial branches of the government as well as his own, and who has slander? ously denounced the members of his Legislature as "driftwood" because they dared to resist his am bitious and selfish purposes. It is a timely argument in favor of sensible and honest government, the freedom of legislation, the independence of the judiciary and the liberty of the people. s The fight proposed to be made will be within the party lines, and the Bigners of the address have pledged themselves, and all who think and ac- with them, to abide faithfully the decision of the State Demo? cratic Convention. The address calls for a Convention to he held in Columbia on the fourth Thurs? day of March, to which each County is asked to send as many delegates as it is entitled by the rules of the party to send to State Conventions. The object of this Convention is "to name a State ticket to bo submitted to the Democratic voters and the State Democratic Convention called to nominate a State ticket for the Democratic party." The address is signed by good men and true, and it cannot be doubted that they are moving for the peace and prosperity of the State they love. Now is the time for all who desire good government to unite and work as a man for this end. This will-not be a good year for timid neu who, politically, are afraid of their own shadows. Now is the time to have the courage of your convic? tions, and speak ont boldly for the men yon wish to be your rulers. The address is broad and patriotic, and every man, regardless of former affiliations, can, if he choose, support the principles and purposes set out therein. As heretofore we have advocated a di? rect primary for officers from Governor down, so now we repeat that the direct primary will be the safest solution of the situation confronting us, and beg that the March Convention put forth its best effort! to persuade the May Convention to take whatever steps. are necessary,to let the people vote directly for their officers. With a direct primary, a free ballot and a fair count, the Summer campaign can be stripped of much of its bitterness and dangerous tendencies, and no man can then have an excuse for not supporting the party's nominees or for bolting the party._N Like a Miracle. Savannah, Ga., February 19.?Savan? nah now comes to the front with an in-. stance of miraculous restoration io health, through the efficacy of prayer, that is at tracting'great interest here and is sure to lead to much attention from abroad. Eighteen months ago Miss Emma Evans, a bright, pretty and healthy girl of eigh? teen years, was out driving with a friend in Tattnall County, near Perry's mill, when the horse became alarmed and ran away. Miss Evans was thrown from the carriage and terribly inj ured. In addition to severe bruises about the head and body two of her ribs were broken and her spine was so badly hurt that the local physi? cians pronounced her case incurable. Soon afterwards she was brought to Sa? vannah in the hope that the doctors here might be able to give her relief and pos? sibly > effect a cure. She was unable to nse her lower limbs in any way, and at times was subject to nervous attacks, during which she suffered frightfully, and frequently became unconscious from pain. Several physicians were called in, but all agreed that her case was hopeless, I and all that could be dono was to relieve her of pain as far as possible. She could ! never walk again, they believed, and I medical science could do nothing to that end. Miss Evan's brother-in-law, C. P. Brannen, has had her at his home, No. 226 West Broad Street. To move her the ef? forts of two persons were generally re? quired. During the day Miss Evans gen? erally passed her time sitting in an Inva? lid's chair, reading her Bible, or in spirit? ual meditation. She has always been de? voutly inclined and was a member of the* Baptist Church, having connected herself by letter by her removal here with the Duffy Street Church of that congrega? tion. This morning, about 11 o'clock, her sister went out of the room and down stairs.: leaving Miss Evans absorbed in prayer. Probably ten minutes later she heard some cries. Thinking that perhaps the invalid needed something the sister hastened up to her, and to her amazement when she opened the door the girl who had not ta? ken a step for eighteen months confront? ed her. Before she could recover herself, Miss Evans walked across the room. Her face was illuminated with a bright glow of intense happiness. "I can walk at last," she said, "heaven has restored me." Whilo praying that she might recover from her terrible affliction, a strange feel? ing came over Miss Evans. The idea possessed her that her prayer had been beard and answered. Although she knew that for a year and a half to move herself had been impossible, she attempted to rise and walk. Her faith gave her strength. After standing for a few seconds she' moved slowly and found that the use of her li.mbs had come back and. that she coul^not only move them, but that they could bear her weight without causing her spine to hurt. She is satisfied in her own mind, and her re latives and friends believe with her, that her cure was the result of her ear? nest prayers of this morning. The news of her miraculous improvement soon be? came known to her acquaintances, and many called on the young lady to satisfy themselves what they had heard was true. They were assured that such was the case, and that Miss Evans and her rela? tives believe that her restoration by prayer was permanent, and that she would soon be able to leave the house again. For three months after Miss Evan's ac dent her power of speech was lost. She conld not articulate a single word, although she daily in -.do desperate efforts to do so. One day, as was the case to-day, while in earnest prayer for its restoration, her speech came back to her, and she has since had no trouble in that respect. Dr. Harri*, who had been attending her for some ninths, pronounced to-day's occurrence us beyond the comprehension of man. Sc me think that through reli? gious fervor Miss Evans secured will enough to throw off the effects of her troubles. Wheu ^een to-night Miss Evans was giving praise, and refused to attribute what n<ui happened to any thing but heav? enly interference in her behalf.??pecial to Atlat... Constitution, LET US ALL GET TOGETHER, A State Convention Called for March 24 to Nominate a Full State Ticket. To the Democrats of South Carolina : We ask you to consider without preju? dice what we say to you, and to let your judgment be governed by an intelligent regard for your own interests and direct? ed by your love and respect for the State and her people. Wo are not trying to stir your passions by general accusations which we cannot prove, or to excite vain hopes by extrav? agant promises impossible to fulfill. We do not wish to undo any gi:od that has been accomplished or to reverse any pol? icy which the majority of our fellow Democrats favor. We ask yon to join us in an honest, united, determined efiort to remove the dangers confronting our people, the evils under which they suffer. We must re? store peace and good feeling among our? selves, that we. may stand and work to? gether and giro that mutual help and cordial co-operation necessary for the well-being of any community. We can do nothing while wo are divided into hostile factions and neighbors are separa? ted by political distrust and discord. We submit that the course of the pres? ent State administration tends inevitably to continued irritation, division and dan? ger. In the campaign of 1890 the public was deceived with promises of reforms which have not been kept. All of those who expressed their distrust of theso promises wero then violently denounced. Even such of these as, despite the bitter ness with which they were assailed, accepted and supported the will of the majority of their fellow-Democrats, have been treated as enemies, and the present indications are that this proscription is to be continued and extended. Recent public declarations by those high iu au? thority assure us that those who were from the first friends and followers of the head of our State administration, but who went with him only so far as their consciences would allow, and then resist? ed or opposed his purposes, are likewise to be put under ban. Representatives of the people have been slandered, reproach? ed and derided as "driftwood" because they could not in all things think and act with the Governor, and dared to vote ac? cording to their judgments. We are open? ly informed that strong efforts will be made to secure at the coming election the choice of a Legislature more obedient to the Governor's demand*, more pliable in yielding to his will than the last. A Circuit Judge has been rebuked in an official message because his decision on the bench did not accord with the wishes and opinions of the executive. The Legislature elects the judiciary. Control of the ono means the control of both and the centralization of all the powers of making, expounding and exe? cuting the laws (powers given by the Constitution for the safety of the people to the keeping of three distinct branches) into the hands of one man.. The present management of our party, apparently In full sympathy with the purposes and demands of the Governor, and with his help, has incorporated into the rules of the party new devices for perpetuating the power now held and making it more difficult for the majority of the Democratic voters to withstand the power of the machine controlled by a minority. The tendency of all these acts and methods is toward further and deeper di? visions and continued strife among us. The signs of the times warn us that un? less there is a change we may have to choose between slavish submission to a dangerous and degrading despotism or a' bitter, desperate and ruinous struggle among ourselves. . ? To avoid these dangers, to restore peace and harmony to our party and people, we call on all Democrats who wish to secure a conservative, safe, efficient State gov? ernment, representing a solid Democracy at home, and commanding the good-will and confidence of the world at large, to give us the active help of their influence and votes. We pledge ourselves and those who think and act with us to abide faithfully the decision of the State Democratic Con? vention, to make this fight for good gov? ernment, the freedom of legislation, the independence of the judiciary and tho liberty cf the people within the party lines, but to make it earnestly, courage? ously and persistently in every townsiaip of every County of the State. We call on all Democrats who are willing to act with us on the pledges and for the purposes above announced, to assemble in mass meeting at their respective Conrt Houses on such days as they may see fit, and elect delegates to a Convention to be held at Columbia the fourth Thursday in March, 1892; which Convention shall be authorized to name a State ticket lor the Democratic voters and the State Demo? cratic Convention called to nominate a State ticket for the Democratic party. We ask that each County elect to the Conven? tion hereby called as many delegates, as it is entitled by the rules of the party to send to State Conventions. We are moving for the peace, strength and prosperity of the State we love, and for the happiness, freedom and safety of the people we honor. We invite every Democrat to help in this work for South Carolina and South Carolinians, for the principles of Democ? racy and the party representing those principles. > EDWARD McCRADY, J. C. MAXWELL, M. D., WADE HAMPTON, JAMES f; HART, JOHN C. SHEPPARD, E. B. MURRAY, JOHNSON HAGOOD, WILLIAM MUNRO, JAMES L. ORR, M. P. HOWELL, D. f. BRADLEY, J. W. SUMMERS, A. B. WILLIAMS, A Cotton Gin to Feed from the Bottom. Raleigh, N. C, February 15.?Whit? ney has been ontdone ! As usual, it is a North Carolina man who is ahead. Some of the greatest inventors of modern times I are native North Carolinians. Among them may be named Dr. Gatling, the in? ventor of the famous Gatling gun. i This time it is an improved cotton gin. The patent has been applied for, and a Woll-known southern firm will manufac? ture the gin. J. D. McAnulty, of Cabarrus County, is the inventor. It is a double gin. In other words, this gin will, it is' thought, do twice the work of the most improved gin. The saws are crescent shaped and dress themselves with each revolution they make. Tho feeder is entirely different from anything yet given the world. In? stead of feeding from1 the top, the cotton reaches the saws from the bottom, and all sand, nails, matches or other foreign matters are excluded and fall with the seed instead of over the saws with the fxeat danger of fire, that necessarily at ends the old-fashioned gin. Mr. McAnulty is a young farmer. He had charge of a cotton gin^for some time aud while working with it conceived the idea. A Liverpool firm has examined the cotton ginned and pronounced it the finest lint ever turned out. This will be of much interest to thousands of Journal readers throughout the cotton belt.?.-1t lanta Journal. War agaiust the Cigarette. Jackson, Miss., February 15.?The Legislature is after cigarettes in lively style. Both branches to-day passed a law making it unlawful for any person to sell, barter or give away cigarettes, smok? ing or chewing tobacco, or snuff, to any child under the age of eighteen years, unless authorized in writing by the parent or guardian of said child, under a penalty of ?20 to ?100 fine, or imprison? ment of not less than one or not more than three months, or both. The House went still further and passed the follow? ing : "If a person shall smoke a cigarette or tobacco, or othe: substance rolled in paper, on any public street or highway, or in any Church, theatre or public hall, hotel, court house or ony other public building, or near any cotton yard, gin house, stable or barn, or near where any cotton, hay, fodder or other combustible material is placed or stowed, or on any railroad car, boat or other conveyance, or near any manufacturing establishment, or in any town or warehouse, ho shall surfer the penalties above prescribed for that offense." A Big Wolf Hnnt. Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 21.?At 9 o'clock yesterdaj' an enormous wolf hunt started over Crawford and Bourbon counties in Kansas. As a. result about 300 wolves lie dead to-night. Both counties and the others adjoining were scoured by over 5,000 men, womoa and children armed in all conceivable way. 2,000 jack rabbits wero also captured in the general roundup. Owing to an error in signalling there was one break in the line which reduced the number of cap? tures, but another hunt will take place next Saturday to finally wind up. the foxes and wolves of Southeastern Kan? sas. There was but one accident, Thom? as Perkins of Arlington being very se? riously bitten by a couple of wolves. Ho will not recover, as ho was torn fearfully by the infuriated animals, J Tribute of Respect to Sir. John B. Sltton. [From the Keowee Courier ] A great and coble soul is gone To that fair laud above, To the realms of eternal happiness, To the kingdom of purest love; Gone now to his well-earned rest, The reward of an upright lite, To enjoy the sweets of eternal blisn, Free from all mortal strife. A straight-forward, honorable life ho lived, A noble, self-made man, The fruits of his many virtues, As monuments long shall stand. A sturdy follower of tbe golden rule, Who, by example taught, The upright ways oflile's short coursa, So with temptations fraught. A systematic, business man, Affable in all bis dealings; A man with a pure and noble heart, A man of tbe highest feelings. Prudent and temperate in everything, Obeying nature's laws. Serving the Omnipotent FAther, Iu every call und cau?e. A kind and affectionate father, A generous, benevolent friend, A full and self-taught scholar, Whose virtues in harmony blend. Tbis beautiful soul has taken flight To Him of whom 'twas given, Carried aloft on angels' wings To the glorious realms of heaven. "Gone! Life's long work is done ; A crown of glory beyond is woo." R. Brushy Creeli Items. The dwelling house of Mr. John W. Rosamond was burned to the ground on Saturday, 20th Jnst., about 8 o'clock a. in. Very little of the contents of the house "vere saved. Tho house was a lino two story building, with au L in tbe rear. Tbe fog was so thick that the neighbor* did not know the bouse wbh on tire until it was almost consumed. The los* will ag? gregate more than $1,500. There was no insurance. Or. J. 0. Rosamond also lost bis medical library and medicines. Many family relics which were prized very highly, were among the things burned. It is supposed tbe fire was caused by h stick of wood rolling from tbe fire-place up-stairs and setting the carpet afire. Mr. Rosamond's neighbors will help him all they can, and hie friends everywhere will no doubt do the same. Tbe valentine party at Mr. C. 3. Hall's hospitable borne was a success and a most enjoyable occasion- Miss Ella Bowen and Mr. Thos. Long originated tbe party, and deserve the thanks of all who were present. It is said a certain widower will place the second Hall in his bouse tbis week. The farmers are sowing more oats than usual. Tbey are going to cut their cotton crop down to some extent and plant more corn. This will enable them to live at borne and board at tho same place. Mr. W. C. Pickens bos resigned the po? sition of Principal of tbe Slabtown High School. Revlo. Curo News. Tho health of our community is very good at this writing. The people have turned the grippe loose and have gone to work. It seems to me that a certain mill is lucky to get protty boys. I'm not hand? some, and not very smart, but if nothing prevents I will apply for a job at that mill, and if I be so fortunate as to get one, I hope my luck will change. The young girls are taking a start after so long a time. One of tbis section went to see a young man and he met her at the door. He didn't send his mother or sister, but went himself. He says he enjoyed her visit, and hopes she will call again. Hurrah for tbe fair sex! We still have prayer meeting at New Hope every Saturday at 8 p. m., and also Sunday school on Sunday at 10 a. m. Mr. Jim goes to tbe white house every Sunday, and in tbe week, too. I cannot understand it, but only <u?ii they would invite me. We learn that Miss Carrie Bowen will leave this week for Columbia to visit rela? tives and friends. When Miss C. tats her buggy from the shop and her bor*e able to trot, I.hope she will call by and carry some of us to ride. Zigetty. ?hUoh ruffs. As there is no local correspondent writ? ing from this vicinity, I will, in my humble way, Mr. Editor, try to give the many readers of the Intelligencer a few of tbe happenings of tbis flourishing burg, provided this don't find its way to the waste basket The farmers have sown more oats this year than common. The grippe has evacuated these diggins and gone to parts unknown. Our friend, John Hogan, ia singing, "Johnny, get you a wife just like mine.'' Our friend J P. has discarded his Prince Albert coat. He says be was forced to get him a sack on account of the dog. We beard a young lady say she missed the sound of A. L. Smith's merry whistle. Come up, Smith, and got you a bouquet. Tbe boys have formed a bachelor's club, and if one of them gen* married during the year be furnishes tbe remaining mem? bers sufficient oats to feed one mule throughout the year. Girls, you should not let such a society flourish. Rig up in your sweetest smiles and best calico, and if you fail on that plan try some other. K ilde a. Lour liranch Items. Tbe farmers through this section have commenced to haul their fertilizers home, and from tbe way they are buying, I think they mean to touch light this year. Mr. Joe Clement has been very sick for some time. We are glad to know that he is improving. We had considerable rain and wind tbe night of the20th inst., but no damage done. Mr. G. W. Clement, wbo has been saw? ing for L. A. Williams, has moved his mill back home. Haul tour logs to Mr. Clement if you want good work done. It seems "that three of our young ladies are about to take tbe advantage of tbe leap year privileges, and I think our school teacher will be the first victim. Be ready, Mr. Johnson, Miss M. says, her oranges have give out. Order another box, Bill. Farmer's Boy. The School Commissioner's Work Appre? ciated. WiLiiiAMSTOif, S. C, Feb. 10, 1892, Editors Intelligencer: Render unto "Ctesar" the things that are "Crcsar's," and unto Wardlaw the things that are his. "Honor to whom honor is due, praise to whom praise." We, the undersigned, trustees of Williamston and College School Districts No. 8 and 20 have exam? ined with much interest and pleasure, the Teacher's Monthly Report, or Blank, sent out to our Teachers, by our efficient School Commissioner, and weunhositat ingly say that it is far superior to the one sent out by the Superintendent of Edu? cation. D. Weston Hiott, W. T. Lander, A. K. Willis, Trustees. Facts From Moseley, There is a great deal of sickness in this community. Mr. W. R. Bowen and sister visited the Corner last Saturday night. Mr. H. J. MoKinney had a horse to die last Monday from blind staggers. We have no marriages to tell about this week, but think we will before vory long, from the courtiug that is going on in the Corner. We think there is a chauce for us as well as for Mr. V. W. The girls have found out that this is leap year. A mad dog passed through this place not many days ago and was killed near the home of W. A. Evans. Uxcle Archy's Cat. ? There must bo a particularly hot spot in the earth under Wheeling W. Va. It is hoped to sink tho well now being driven there at least a mile. The well is littlo less than five inches in diameter. Its peculiarity is that no vein of water has been tapped, and being perfectly dry, scientific men have an unexampled opportunity to conduct their investiga? tions. The temperature is being taken at various depths. At a depth of 1,530 feet the temperature is 68 degrees, at 8,373 feet 70 degrees, at 3,375 feet 02 degrees, at 4,375 feet 108 degrees, and at 4,462 feet it is 111 degrees. Thus the temperature is in? creasing faster and faster tho deeper tho boring. For instance, the increase iu 1,000 feet from 2,375 ?eet to 3,875 feet is about 14 degrees, while the increase in tho next 1,000 is more than 10 degrees. If the heat goes on increasing in similar progression, a depth will bo reached bo fore long where every solid substance will be melted. That, however, will be no indication that tho same state of things exists everywhoro under the earth's crust, for wells driven in other parts of the world hnvo shown vory different rates in the increaso of boat. ? Hidden away in Galesburg, 111., lives Mrs. Julia A. Carney, who, accord? ing to the writer in the Epoch, is tho au? thor of a little jinglo perhaps as famous as any ever written. It is tho one be? ginning "Little Drops of Water, Littlo Grains of Sand,H otc. She wrote these lines some fiftv years ago, when sho was Miss Julia A. Fletcher, of Boston. Thoy at once became world-quoted and fa? miliar, and Mrs. Carny's idontity as their author has always been completely There are Farmers and Farmers. Danville, Va., February 18?At a meeting here to-day of the Farmers' Bor? der Alliance a resolution was introduced to separate from the Order and sot up an independent organization. It is claimed that the interests of farmers in the tobac? co belt are not identical with the interests of larmers elsewhere. The resolution was lost, but its advocates say it will eventually be adopted. The Border Al? liance is the largest and most inlluontial Alliance in Virginia and North Caroli? na. ? A wealthy Maine man who recent? ly married made over all his property to his wife as a mark of affection for her. Soon afterward she was taken suddenly ill, and before she could mako a will she died. It is now said that all hor property will co to her brother and tho husband will get nothing. ? Engineers of railroad trains in Texas and most of the Western States carry revolvers, and often rifles, for various contingonces that might arise. Tfcey amuse themselves by shooting at Tele poles or any other mark while running at full speed, and attain a wonderful skill in markmansbip. A few days ago an engineer on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway shot and killed a wild cat near Newcastle from the cab of his lo? comotive^. ? Misses Lydia Hayes, Tula Saunders and Cora McPberson, of Guthrie, Okla? homa, wont horse back riding yesterday and their horses ran away with them. Miss Hayes fell from her horse, and her foot catching in the stirrup, she was drag? ged some distance, her life being saved by a man shooting the horse. She was terribly cut and bruised, and one eye was knocked out by the horse's hoof. The other two girls were terribly cut about the head, and Miss Saunders had her nose broken. ? A very queer claim has come up be? fore the Chancery Court of Rutherford County, Tenn. Joe Barlow, a negro, is the complainant. He asserts that he is tho son of K. 0. and- Lockie Barlow, de? ceased, who wore pure-blooded whites, and claims to be a full brother to Jack and Mary Barlow, who are white. He allegos that by a mere unaccountable freak of nature he was born a negro, but that be was recognized during the life of K. C. and Lockie Barlow as their law? ful son, and was treated as a member of the family. He now claims that be? cause of his dark skin his brother and sister are trying to defraud him out of his share of his father's estate. The Court has enjoined any further disposi? tion of the estate until the question of Barlow's paternity is settled. ? The latest story about Secretary Blaino's superstitions is that be will never sit down with thirteen at a table. A Western Congressman's wife who has been a guest for days at a time in the Blaine homo at Augusta, says that one evening juBt before dinner they were chatting pleasantly, when Mrs. Blaine came in to tell her husband that some expected guest had failed thorn, leaving thirteen to sit down to dinner. Mr. Blaino rose nervously, put on his hat withouta word, and hurrying out soon returned with a neighbor, whoso pres? ence probably broke the hateful spell. The Senator's wife is also quoted as say? ing that on one occasion, to satisfy Mr. Baine's fear of thirteen, she remained away from the table. ? William Long, a negro, was arres? ted last night, says a Chicago dispatch of Saturday, while trying to dispose of stolen silverware. He was locked up and two hours afterward the turnkey found him hanging by his suspenders apparently dead. Long, was cut down by tho police and pronounced dead. It was decided to take the.'body to tho Mi? chael Roese hospital, on tho way to the morgue, and get a doctor'3 certificate. By orderof the hospital physician, Long's body was carried into tho dissecting room. The surgeon and two assistants entered. "This would be a good subject to work on, boys," said the surgeon. "I have been looking for a negro for sometime." "Heseems too big for the table," said another, "I think I'll cut him in two and place half of him in the other room." At those words tho sup? posed corpse jumped from the table, and before the police or physicians could recover from their astonishment, .leaped out of the window, which was on the Becond floor. The police ran down, and after a long chase, captured William and carried him back to a cell. Merit Wins. We desire to say to our citizens, that for ye?rs we have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Dr. King's New Life Pills, Bucklen'a Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies that sell as well, or that have given such universal satisfaction. We do not hesitate to guarantee them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase price if satisfactory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their Seat popularity purely on their merits, ill Bros , Druggists. 1 A Safe Investment. Is one which is guaranteed to bring you satisfactory resulla, or in case of failure a return of purchase price. On this safe plan you can buy from onr advertised Druggist a bottle of Dr. King's Nt.w Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to brim? relief in every case, when used for any af? fection of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Croup, etc., etc. It is pleasant and agreea? ble to taste, perfectly safe, and can always be depended upon. Trial bottles free at Hill Bros., Druggists. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persona having demands against tho Estate of James A. King, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, properly proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to make payment. .T. 0. KING, W. R. ELLIS, Ex! ecu tors. Feb Co, 1892_34_3? New, Rare and Beautifu! PLANTS, ORCHIDS, &c -o ACOLLECTION of tho most beautiful Fancy Caladiums ever offered, with the newest and rarest Hot bouse and Green-house plants, carefully grown and at low rates. Orchids?a very extensive stock?East Indian, Mexican, Central, South Ameri? can, etc. Hardy Perennials, Roses, Clematis, Pa.onie?, Phloxe-1, &c New and Standard Fruits. Rare and Beautiful Trees and Shrubs, Evergreens, etc. Catalogues on applicati -n. JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C Feb 25, 1892_31_ CJTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, O Anderson County. By W. F. Cox, Judge of Probate. WHEREAS, E. R. Kay and R. B. Kay have applied to me to grant them Letters of Administration on the Estate and effects of Richard G. Kay, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said Richard G. Kay, dece'd, to be and appear before me in Court of Probate, to bo held at Anderson Court House, on the 10th day of' March, 1892, after publication hereof, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 22nd day of February, 1892. W. F. COX, Judge Probate. Feb. 25,1892_34_2 Notice to Taxpayers. THE City Taxes are now due, and can be paid until March 1st without the penalty. The Treasurer may be found in the Council Chamber eyery day from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. JNO. K. HOOD, Treasurer. Feb 4, 1892_31_2__ BROTHER FARMERS WHEN YOU WANT Groceries or Plantation Supplies Of any kind, be sure?BE SURE to go to the GREAT BARGAIN HOUSE, For those Boys are selling CHEAPER than any one in the City. They also call f;he attention of the kind people of the City to the fact that they have secured a Delivery, and arc prepared to deliver anything iGside the incorporato limits. D. C. BROWN & BRO., _No. 6, Webb Block. TO RENT. THE JESSEE R. SMITH HOUSE and LOT, on River Street. Seven acres of land. Good Dwelling House, and also servant's house. Apply to J. W. QUATTLEBAUM, ESQ., Over Cunningham & Humphreys' Store, Dec 17 1891 24 MAIN ST. HARDWARE STORE AGAIN TO THE PROMT. w E have on hand and are receiving every day a fine line of HARDWARE. We sell all kind of Agricultural Implements, including? Plows, Plow Stocks, Trace Chains, Back Bands, &c. BLACKSMITH TOOLS, Including Bellows, Anvils, Sledge and other Hammers. WIRE FENCING, Barbed and other WIRE in unlimited quantity and qual? ity. Warranted STEEL DITCHING SHOVELS, SPADES, PITCH FORKS, Agricultural and Garden HOES, RAKES, &c. TRAPS. The famous Marty Traps are selling like hot cakes, and are giving universal satisfaction. We filled last week an order from Charleston for these Traps, and as an evidence of what they will do, we append several certificates from pariied who have purchased and used them : CERTIFICATES. Antun, S. C, Feb. 1, 1892?Cunningham & Humphreys, Anderson. S. C?Sirs : The Rat Trap I bought of you I consider a success. It is really the best Trap I ever saw. I have caught as high as 17 grown rats in one day. It caueht 11 rats from noon until sundown at one haul. All you have to do is to keep it baited with something they will eat. Yours truly, SAM'L. MeCRARY. Cunningham & Humphreys?Dear Sirs: I bought one of your Marty Rat Traps some time in last December, and have caught 50 rats up to this time, and think it the best Trap I ever saw. Any one who is troubled with rats can't do better than t?> buy one, as it is money well spent. PETER G. ACKER. To Messrs. Cunningham dt Humphreys: This is to certify that in one week we caught in your Celebrated Marty Rat Trap 123 rats, mostly grown. In one night we caught asinany as 26. I regard "it the best Trap in the world. J. S. FOWLER. B?F* We have a remnant of Dry Goods, Hats and Shoes that we are selling for less than New York cost. We are offering our Goods as cheap as they can be sold, and cordially invite the public to call and inspect our splendid assortment. CUNNINGHAM & HUMPHREYS. WE HAVE THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF CANNED GOODS ! IN THE CITY. We buy direct from the manufactory, and will sell as cheap as any bouse in the State, taking freights in consideration, either wholesale or retail. Our Stock of Christmas Goods is the Best we Ever Had. GIVE TTS A CALL. E@u We have Fifty Boxes of RAISINS that must be Bold. S6$* We have a Case of FIGS just imported from Liverpool. D. S. MAXWELL. & SON, No. 5 Ohiquola Place. WHEN IN NEED OF GROCERIES - tjry - THE TIRELESS TOILERS FOR TRADE - AT - No. 42 GRANITE ROW. Lowest Prices, Complete Stock, Fresh Goods. Courteous Attention. Flour our Specialty for the next Ten Days. TAYLOR & CRAYTON. RIGHT THIS WAY NOW RIGHT THIS WAY! We are going to have the Grand Act by; C. 8. MINOR, who never fails to do the Correct thing at the Correct Time! DON'T be caught by any of the shrewd tricks of sharp traders, who set so many traps at this season of the year, but go at once to tbe BAZAAR and TEN CENT STORE3 and see bow impressive tbe business done there has gotten to be. ' We don't want the world, but we do want the ?lion's share of it, and we make ATTRACTIVE FIGURES to secure it. SPOT CASH, ONE PRICE ONLY, AND THAT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE, GIVES US THE TRADE, Yours always truly, THE BAZAAR, C. S. MINOR, THE TEN CENT STORE, 17 to 21 S. Main Street, Anderson, S. G. MONUMENTS ? AND ? TOMB STONES. HlAVING purchased the Marble Busi? ness of the late T. M. White we are pre? pared to supply all Marble Work prompt? ly, in good style and? AT LOWEST PRICES. Give us a call on North Main Street, by the Railroad Bridge. WHITE & CO. ^eb 4, 1892 31 _3m HOW TO M MONET! You can Save Money by Buying your School Books and Stationery at COLLINS' BOOK STORE. A full line of School Books, Blank Books, Stationery, Pictures and Picture Frames, and other goods too numerous to mention, all at the lowest prices, PHOTOGRAPHS. My Photograph Gallery has been lately refitted with all the latest improved appara? tus for making Pictures of all kinds, from the size of u postage stamp to life size in the finest finish. Portraits enlarged to any size, from small pictures, at reasonable prices. Don't forget this if you want a nice Photo. Respectfully, J. H. COLLINS. Fresh Garden Seeds LANDRETH'S and FERRY'3 Garden Seeds. I burn all of Landreth's Seeds that are left over in the Fall. So you are sure to get fresh Seeds. A. B, TOWERS. TELEGRAPH SCHOOL FULL course in Telegraphy and R. R. Book-keeping for $35. Train orders and everything necessary for actual R. R. work. You can in four months secure a profession that will pay from $45 to ?100 per month. Operators ure in demand, and now is the time to begin. Address for full information, CAROLINA TELEGRAPH SCHOOL, Williaraston, S. C. Jan 23, 1S92_30_3m* NOTICE. THE undersigned will sell at the late residenci if Ephraim R. Cobb, de? ceased, in Hone? Path Township, about four miles southeast of Eelton, on Satur? day, March 12th, 1892, at 10 o'clock a. m., to the highest bidder, the Real and Per? sonal Property .of said deceased. Terms of sale made known on day of sale. A. R. COX, Administrator with Will annexed. Fi;r, IS, 1892_33_3_ NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Executor of the Estate of John Hall, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will, on the 21st day of March, 1892, apply to the Judge o'f Probate for Anderson County for a Final Settlement of said Estate, and a discharge from bis office as Executor. J. B. HALL, Executor. Feb 18, 1S92_33_5_ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLMENT. Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned will apply to the Judge of Pro? bate at Anderson C. H., S. C. on the 22nd day of March, 1892, for a Final Settle . ment of the Estate of Thos. W. Martin, de? ceased, and a discharge from their office as Executors of said Estate. E. C MARTIN, F. J. MARTIN, Executors. 1-eb 18, 1892 33 5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against the Estate of John B. Sitton, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, prop? erly proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those Indebted to make payment. A. J. SITTON, F. L. SITTON, Executors. Feb 11, 1892 32 3 FOR THE LOWEST PRICES ON BOOTS AND SHOES, JOB THE LOWEST PRICES ON Oxfords, Slippers, And all kinds of Low Cat Shoes, FOR THE CHEAPEST! AND FINEST LINE OF try THE VANWYCK Boot, Shoe and Hat House. of HARDWARE COMPANY, Is full up with every imaginable article in the Hardware Line, and especially with Agricultural Goods, SUCH AS Georgia Steel Plows, Plow Stocks, Trace Chains, Haines, "Nimrod" Axes, ''Sullivan" Ditching Shovels, warranted, &c. GALVANIZED BARBED WIRE, Horse and Mule Shoes, Iron and Steel Nails, Bought only in Car Lots and sold in any quantity. AS TO PRICES WE DEFY THE WORLD. SULLIVAN HARDWARE CO, ANDERSON, S. C.% SULLIVAN hs bd wabe CO., ELBERTON, OA. For the next Tlurty Days at CLOTHING, &c. Our Stock of DRESS GOODS is complete, consisting of the latest styles in Henrietta, Cashmere. Serge, Mohair, Flannel, &c. We would call special attention to our line of BLACK GOODS, which cannot be beat in the City. SILKS?A nice line of Silks, comprising tba latest styles of Faille, Bengaline, Pean de Soie, Surah, China, &c. BLANKETS, BLANKETS. A big lot of Blankets, Comforts and Quilts cheap. FLANNELS. Red and White wool Flannels. Also, a big lot Cotton Flannels, white and colored. CLOTHING, CLOTHING?CHEAP, CHEAP* Overcoats almost at your own price. BOOTS AND SHOES That must be sold. A large stock of the Anderson Shoe and Leather Co's. Homemade Shoes?the best on tbe market, every pair guaranteed. Our Stock-taking season is near at hand, and in order to reduce our stock we have slaughtered the prices. Come and see, and be convinced we mean what we* say. They must be sold. Yours truly, SYLVESTER BLECKLEY COMPANY. B?? To those who owe us we will say that the money must come. We cannot run onr business without money, and we ineist that you come in and make some arrangement about your debts,iso as to save you trouble and expense. We mean business. S. B. 00.