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PUBLISHED 37EEY WEDNESDAY, P. C~L.INKSCA.LES, \ Enrroas amb ; U; 0. LANGSTON, j Pbopbixtobs 'W' WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 1883. TERMS: ONE YEAR. .$i 50 SIX MONTHS._ 75 Harrison lieft as a legacy to Cleveland empty treasury. When. Cleveland it out of office ho left a surplus of 105,053,443 in the treasury. In the foci urs that have intervened this surplus melted Sway until there is only about ,000,000 left all told. ? . Ex-President Harrison has accepted an nvitation from United States Senator id Stanford of California, to deliver course of law lectures at the Leland ford University. He will spend months daring the year at the Jniversity. His compensation is fixed ; 815,000, or 85,000 a month. ie newspapers report that Texas is sparing to plant/the largest cotton crop i year that it has over grown. Already ; great State produces a large propor . of the entire cotton crop of the ooun and if no disaster happens there is telling to what point its enormous ap may depress prices next fall. ie present severe winter has been a for the Florida hotel keepers, ie travel to that section has never been 3r, and their palatial' caravansaries re been .full to overflowing with Bhiv lg visitors from the frigid North. \ proprietors have coined money and clerks wear the biggest sort of .dia jr.ds, - The great strike in tho cotton spinning ( districts of England has caused destitu? tion and suffering equally as great as doring the war when it was impossible ?obtain cotton to keep the mills going. is a terrible state of affairs, and the id is not yet in view. This strike has , much to do with depressing the price of cotton. ? \ m_ With four newspaper men in the Cabi? net Mr. Cleveland ought to get along ^pretty "wbIL, Mr. Carlisle once filled the chair editorial, Mr. Lam on t was a ipaper man when Mr. Cleveland i&oovered him, Hake Smith runs a live 3 or now, and J. Sterling Morton was lypungor days connected , with tbe Times. What would, tills conn >, any way, if it wasn't for the news ?? m m en ? week Congress passed the ear? lier hill. The bill in brief provides "after January 1, 1898, all looomo musfc be equipped with a power ivlng brake and appliances for operat ? train brakes by the enginoer, and all most be oqcapped with couplers sling automatically by impact, and ich can be uaooupled without necessity >f men going between the ends of the -cars.'' . ' The Wilmington (N. C.) Messenger v;truly remarks:. "It really looks, as we sad Northern papers from day to day, there is a denser ignorance of the i to-day on the part of otherwise in it people, than there was twenty rears ago. They do not really know as much of the Sontheim States, judging by what they write as they do about France, or Groat Britain, or ovon Hayti or Ha ; meeting of caerchants and business Of Charleston together with railroad ltials, was heir/ a few days ago. Steps taken to neon re a charter of the rlsston Grain Exporting Company ir which tbe capital stock was snbsorib This movement is the outgrowth of j the recent action of the railway authori? ses, granting reduced rates on grain from ie West to Sonth At] ntlo ports.' The ? new company will be organized at once, id its business will be to ship Western ' grain and floor to Europe through that Tbe latest bis: boax that has come to ? light relates to the opening of the Chero ; koo Strip. Large numbers of negroes ?I have been arriving in Oklahoma lately, v each provided with a card, purporting to Re issued by the department of the inter? ior, and signed by "Charles H. Clarke, agent," which professes to entitle its holder to sixty acres of good farming land upon presentation at the opening of | ihe strip.. The holders paid ?10 apiece for these cards to some rascal who sold them .?all over Tennessee, Mississippi and Ala bama. ? CO 8X.OW WITH COTTON. . In * recent article in tbe Charlotte N. C, Observer, General Rufus Barringer' ' declares it to be his honest belief that the best thing that could befall the Sonth would be a decline in the price of cotton that would force the trial of Other crops and industries. After describing the present condition of the -all-cotton farmer, the General aaya: "I merely state facts, that sixty years ago the whole South was filled with trained laborers and skillful mechanics and artisans, such as weavers, hatters, itanners, etc., both colored and white. ; Besides this, the slave-holding and the non-slave-holding white was an "all 'round practical man," and the average woman, in her line and station, was folly his equal. Between them they did won? ders. Farm products were then lower? especially cotton. Bat there was tbe greatest abundance of everything and all of the best. Content and honesty were ?almost universal. There was little or no high scholarship, but all bad sound bus? iness sense, and, better still, fixed bus? iness habits and principles. These were applied to both public and private affairs. In domestic economy and industrial methods, knowledge and skill counted fior every thing. Family and plantation supplies were most usually laid in for Che whole year round, and there were or *Jy no mistakes made, or losses ln L Even fresh shad and other fish were so pat np as to keep for long periods * a warm weather. Cabbage beads were . lost always on hand and I rarely heard of a potato crop failing or spoiling. Now i is all changed. The mastery of King Cotton has literally driven out everything Tse." , .If we raise a big cotton crop this year, Jt is almost a certainty that low prices will ruin many of our people. Perhaps 3r auch a lesson, car people will make n effort to go back to the methods of years ago. - >a a m The arrival of Senator Colquitt at ashlngton relieves the democrats of all xiety for tbe reorganization of the next as his presence will give tbe dem ! a clear majority of one without elp from tbe Populists. ? "Whether it wonld be better to live 1th a slovenly, good-natured wife or a dyt scolding wife," was tbe qaestion de rtediua Rabun county lyceam. The estion was carried in favor of tbe slack man. Yon see tbe debaters were all arried men and they knew what they ere talking about. It is said that when a native of Ha? ll wishes to giro evidence of his sorrow tbe loss of a kinsman be goes to some laded spot and endeavors to knock i one of his front teeth. In case it is maiden effort at moarningthe b*reav not infrequently bougies the job, and looking over the debris often finds! he has knocked out a couple or' a If the grief-stricken party, bow? er, lacks tbe nerve or distrusts bis rowess to accomplish tbe tooth's dis * '.cement, a dear and obliging friend is ways at band to offer bis assistance. As result of this custom a middle aged man often short so many teeth that gastron ers are embarrassed in masticating '' food. American dentists will do a office business in Hawaii if tbe Uni Statee annexes the Islands. CLEVELAND'S SECOND INAUGU? RATION. On last Saturday Grover Cleveland for the second time was sworn in as Presi? dent of the greatest nation known to his? tory. Just eight years ago he was enter? ing on his first term as Chief Executive of a mighty people. His administration of the office was marked by an honest and a wise statesmanship. After a defeat wrought largely by corruption of voters he was again elected by a vast majority of the people to the high office ho had before adorned. At the inauguration on Saturday every State of the Union was represented, and the immense multitude numbered near sixty-five thousand bouIs. The interesting exercises began when I President Harrison and Piesideut-elect Cleveland entered the same carriage at the White House and were driven to the capital, cheered by the people along the route. On arriving at the Capital the distin? guished party entered the Senate Cham? ber to witness the indnction of Vice President-elect Stevenson into office. At about one o'clock Vioe President Morton announced that the time fixed by the Constitution for the termination of the fifty-second Congress bad arrived, and after a few parting words to his old associates and good wishes for his successor, he administered the oath of office to Mr. Stevenson and surrendered the chair to bim. The new President of the Senate then swore in Senators recent? ly elected. These ceremonies ended, a procession consisting of the incoming and retiring j Presidents, members of the Supremo Court, Governors, Senators, Represents- i tives and other distinguished personages was formed and marched to the stand where Mr. Cleveland was to deliver bis inaugural address and take the oath of office. Notwithstanding the wind and snow and bitter cold, the stand was surrounded by thousands of enthusiastic lookers-on who listened to the address and cheered frequently. - President Cleveland braved the bad Weather and spoke with uncovered head. His address, published herewith, is re? plete with the charac eristic pointedness, common sense and honesty of the dis? tinguished man. At the conclusion of bis address the oath of office was administered to him by Chief Justice Fuller, using the Bible used eight years ago, which was given to Mr. Cleveland by hia mother forty-nine years ago. President Cleveland was then driven to the grand reviewing stand, and the great procession commenced to march at about two o'clock, and it was nearly live hours before the last ranks passed the stand. The President stood to tho last and fre? quently lifted his hat to persons and organizations in the lino of marob. The Governors of eleven States march? ed in the procession, and they were fre? quently cheered. Go v. Till man was there, and came In for a good share of the oheers. At night the inauguration ball was held; and was a gorgeous affair. It was attended by ten or twelve thousand peo? ple. President and Mrs. Cleveland and Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson at? tended for a short time. At 12 o'clock the ball ended, and the ceremonies of the day came to a conclusion. Notwith? standing the inclement and severe weath? er the inauguration was one of the grand? est that has over taken place. The oeremonies of Saturday were the beginning of a new and bette? era for 65,000,000! cf American citizens whose chief ruler Cleveland now is. inaugural address. My Fellow Citizens : In obedience to the mandate of my countrymen I am about to dedicate myself to their service under the sanction of a solemn oath. Deeply mo\ Jd by the expression of con? fidence and personal attachment which has called me to this service, I am snre my gratitude can make no better retnrn than the pledge I now give before God and these witnesses of unreserved and complete devotion to the interests and welfare of those who have honored roe. I deem it fitting on this occasion, while Indicating the opinions I hold concerning public questions of present importance, to also briefly refer to the existence of certain'conditions and tendencies among our people which seem to menace the integrity and usefulness of their Govern? ment. a word of warning. While every American citizen must contemplate with utmost pride and en? thusiasm the growth and expansion of our country, the sufficiency of eur insti? tutions to stand against the rudest shocks of violence, the wonderful thrift and en? terprise of our free Government, it behooves us to constantly watch for every symptom ofinsidious infirmity that threa? tens our national vigor. The strong man who in the confidence of sturdy health courts the sternest activities of life and rejoices in the hardihood of constant labor may still have lurking near bis vitals the unheeded disease that dooms him to sudden collapse. It cannot be doubted that our stupendous achieve? ments as a people and our country's robust strength have given rise to a heed - lessness of those laws governing our national health wMoh we can no more evade than hunt an life can escape the j laws of God and; re. j a ri>?a fob l t dollars. j Manifestly nothing is more vital to onr I supremacy as a nation and to the benefi? cent purposes of our Government than a sound and stable currency. Its exposure to degradation should at once arouse to activity the most enlightened statesman? ship ; and the danger of a depreciation in the purchasing power of the wages paid to toil should furnish the strongest incen? tive to prompt and conservative precep tlon. In dealing with our present em bar rasaiag situation, as related to this sub? ject, we will be wise if we temper our confidence and faith in oui national strength and resources with the frank concession that even these will not per? mit us to defy with impunity inexorable laws, of finance and trade. At the same time in our efforts to adjust the differen? ces of opinion, we should be free from intolerance or passion, and our judgments should be unmoved by alluring phrases and unvexed by selfish interests. I am confident that such an approach to the subject will result in prudent and effec? tive remedial legislation. In the mean? time, so far as the executive branch of tho Government can intervene, none of the powers with which it Is invested will be withheld when their exercise is deem? ed necessary to maintain our national credit or to avert financial disaster. the great evil of the day. Closely related to the exaggerated con? fidence in our country's greatness which tends to a disregard of the rules of na? tional safety, another danger confronts ns not less serious. I refer to the preva? lence of the popular disposition to expect fror, the operation ot the Government especial and direct individual ad vantages. The verdict of our voters, which con? demned the injustice of maintaining pro? tection for protection's sake, enjoins upon the people's servants the duty of exposing and destroying the brood of kindred evils which are the unwholesome progeny of paternalism. This Is the bane of Repub? lican institutions and the constant peril of our Government by the people. It de? grades to the purposes of witchcraft the glan of rule our fathers established and equeathed to us as an object ot our love and veneration. It perverts the patriotic sentiment of our countrymen, and tempts them to a pitiful calculation of sordid gain to be derived from their Govern? ment's maintenance. It undermines the self-reliance of our people and substitutes in its place a dependence upon Govern? mental favoritism. . It stifles the spirit of true Americanism and stupefies every enobling trait of American citizenship. time for action. The lessons of paternalism ongbt to be unlearned and better lesions taught, that wolle the people should patriotically and cheerfully support their Government its functions do not include the support of the people. The acceptance of this prin? ciple leads to a refusal of bounties and subsidies which burden the labor and thrift of a portion of our citizens, to aid ill advised or languishing enterprises in which they have no concern. It leads also to tho challenge of a wild and reck? less pension expenditure, which over? leaps the bounds of a grateful recognition of patriotic service and prostitutes to vicious uses the people's prompt and generous impulse to aid those disabled in their country's defence. Every thoughtful American ?nnst realiwi the importance of check in > nt its beginning any tendency in publ;- >r private station to regard frugality ami economy as vir? tues which we may salely outgrow. The toluration of this idea results in a waste of the peoplo's money by their choson servants, and encourages prodigality and extravagauce in the home lite of our countrymen. A CBI.VE AGAINST THE CITIZEN. Under our scheme of government the waste of public money is a crime against the citizen, and the coutempt of our peo? ple for economy and frugality in their personal affairs deplorably saps the strength and sturdiness of our national character. It is a plain diotate of honesty and good government that public expen? ditures Bhould be limited by public ne? cessity, and that this should be moasured by -the rules of strict economy, and it is equally cloar that frugality among the people is the best guaranty of a continu? ed and strong support of free institu? tions. PUBLIC OFFICE IS A TUBLIC TRUST. One mode of the misappropriation of pnblio funds is avoided when appoint? ments to office, instead of being rewards of partisan activity, are awarded to these whose efficiency promises a fair return of work for the compensation paid to them. To secure fitness and competency of appointees to office and to remove from political action the demoralizing madness for spoils civil service reform has found a place in our public policy and laws. The benefits already gained through this instrumentality and the further useful? ness it promises entitle it to the hearty support and encouragement of all who desire to see our public service well per? formed, or who hope for the elevation of political sentiment and the purification of political methods. DOWN WITH THE COMBINES. The existence of the immense aggrega? tions of the kindred enterprises and com? binations of business interests formed for the purpose of limiting production and fixing prices is Ir consistent with the fair field which ought to be open to every in? dependent activity. Legitimate strife in business should not be superseded by enforced concession to the demands of combinations, that have power to de? stroy ; nor cause people to be served to lose the benefit of cheapness which usu? ally results' from wholesome competi? tions. These aggregations and combina? tions frequently constitute conspiracies against the interests of the people, and in all their phases tbey are unnatural and opposed to our American sense of fair? ness. To the extent that they can be reached and restrained by the Federal power the General Government should relieve our citizens from their interfer? ence and exactions. THE EIGHTS OF THE RED MEN. Loyalty to the principles upon which our Government rests positively demands that the equality before the law which it guarantees to every citizen should be .justly and in good faith conceded in all parts of the land. The enjoyment of this right follows the badge of citizenship, wherever found, and unimpaired by race or color. It appeals for. recognition to American. manliness and fairness. Our relations with the Indians located within our borders impose upon us responsi? bilities wo cannot escape. Humanity and consistency require us to treat them with forbearance and in our dealings with them to honestly and considerately regard their rights and interests. Every effort should be made to lead them through the paths of civilization and education to self-supporting indepen? dence and good fellowship. Meantime as the nation's wards tbey should be promptly defended against the cupidity of designing men and shielded from every influence or temptation that retards their advancement. JUST TARIFF REFORM. The people of the United States have decreed that on this day the control of their Government in Its legislative and executive branches shall be given to a political party pledged in the most posi? tive terms to the accomplishment of tariff reform. They have thus determin? ed in favor of a more just and equitable Sstem of Federal taxation. The agents ey have chosen to carry out their pur Kses are limited by their promises, not is than by the command of the master, to devote themselves unremittingly to this service. While there should be no surrender of the principles, our task must be undertaken wisely and without vindic tiveness. Our mission is not the punish? ment bnt the rectification of wrongs. If, in lifting the burdens from the daily^ife of our people, we reduce the inordinate and unequal advantages too long enjoy? ed, this is but a necessary incident of our return to right and justice. If we exact from unwilling minds, acquiescence in the theory of an honest distribution of the fund of governmental beneficence treasured up for all, we but insist upon the principle which .underlies our free institutions. When we tear aside the delusions and misconceptions which have blinded our countrymen to their condition under the j vicious tariff laws we but show them how far they have been led away from the paths of contentment abd prosperity. I When we proclaim that a necessity for a j revenue to support the Government fur? nishes the only justification for taxing I the people we announce a truth so plain I that Its denial wonld seem to indicate the extent to which the judgment may be Influenced by familiarity with the per [ versions of the taxing power, and when [ we seek to reinstate the self-confidence I and business enterprise o:f our citizens by discrediting the abject dependence I npen the Government favor-we strive to stimulate those elements of American character which support the hope of American achievements. THE DEMOCRACY ON TRIAL. Anxiety for a redemption of the pledges which my party has made, and a solici? tude for the complete justification of the trust the people have reposed in us, con? strain me to remind those with whom I am toco-operate that we can succeed in doing the work which baa been especi? ally set before us only by the most sin? cere, harmonious and disinterested effort. Even if insuperable obstacles and oppo? sition prevent the consummation of our task we shall hardly be excused, and if failure can be traced to our fault or neg? lect, we may be sure the people will hold us to a swift and exacting accounta? bility. OUIDED BY THE CONSTITUTION. The oath I now take to preserve, pro? tect and defend the Constitution of the United States not only defines the great responsibility I assume, but suggests obedience to the Constitutional commands as the rule by which my official canduct must be guided. I shall to the best of my ability, and within my sphere of duty, preserve the Constitution by loy? ally protecting every grant of the Federal power it contains, by defending all it restrains when attacked by impatience and restlessness, and by enforcing Its limitations and reservations in favor of the States and people. Fully impressed with the gravity of the duties that con? front me, and mindful of my weakness, I should be appalled if it were my lot to bear unaided the responsibility which awaits me. CONFIDENCE IN THE LEADERS. I am, however, saved from discourage? ment when I remember that I shall have the support and counsel and co-operation of wise and patriotic men, who will stand at my aide fn the Cabinet places or will represent the people in their legislative halls. I find also much comfort in re? membering that my countrymen are just and generous, and in the assurance that they will not condemn those who by a sincere devotion to their service deserve their forbearance and approval. ? ? A TRUST IN QOD. Above all I know there is a supreme being who rules the affairs of men, and whose goodness and mercy have always followed tbe American people, and I know He will not turn from us now if we humbly and reverently seok His pow? erful aid. At the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Cleveland turned around to tho Chief Justice, who was attired in the robas of his office, to take the oath prescribed by the Constitution. Chief Justice Fuller and the other persons near to the Presi? dent removed their hats, and with bared beads listened to the taking of the oath of office, which was pronounced by Chief Justice Fuller in a clear voice, Mr. Cleve? land assenting to it by bowiug his head and kissing tbe Bible. The oath taken by the President is what is known as the Constitutional oath and reads as follows: "I do solemnly swear that I will faith? fully execute the office of President of tbe United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." ? A bill has been introduced into tho Pennsylvania Legislature making It a raisdomeauor to kill any bird except on tbe wing. ? A number of orders have been given j to Philadelphia iron workers for machin? ery to bo used in distilling alcohol from sweot potatoes. A gallon of alcohol can j be distilled from a bushel of swcot pota? toes at a small cost. ' A Kusli for the Spoils. From the Augusta Chroicle. Washington, D. C, February 27.? Tlio Capital City is at present over? whelmed with office-seekers, and it's growing worse every day. livery in? coming train is loaded with candidates of all sizes, sox and color, some anxious to i be minister to England or other mon? archies that they may pay tribute to roy? alty, while tho moro modest will be quite content to sweep floors at sixty dollars per month or tio up seed at a little bigger salary. Every man who voted for Cleve? land thi.iks ho is entitled to an office and isn't at all bashful in saying so. The man who opposed Mr. Cleveland's nom? ination can no longer be found ; he is a thing of tho past. It is impossible to meet any but "original" Cleveland men. And in this age of diplomacy and politi? cal fantasies it is perhaps well ior ofbee seekers to forget their mistakes of the past and color their present opinions to /it present occasions. But nobody knows what Mr. Cleveland will do, save, per? haps, Senator Hill, who informed mo that, in tho pertinent vonacular of the day, ho and Tammany weie not "in it." The question most intricato and inter? esting to South Carolinians just now is which faction of tho Palmetto Democra? cy will control the Federal patroaage of that Stato. Senator Butler xs certain to come in for his share, but it is a fact con ceedod by everyone hero that Congress? man Brawley will have powcrfnl influ? ence. He is a warm personal friend of the President-elect, and is in thorough accord with him on tho silver question. In fact, he is tho only anti-s;.lver man in Congress from his State. It is generally believed that he will be Mr. Cleveland's Eersonal representative in the lower ouse during the next Congress. Sena? tor Irby expects proper recognition of tbe Tillman faction, and his efforts are zealously backed by Shell; McLaurin and Strait. Many gentlemen here who own allegiance.to the Conservative fac? tion openly state that, in their opinion, Mr. Cleveland will favor the Tillmanites with the largest portion of tho Carolina patronage. Messrs. Latimer and Talbert aro in tho samo boat and will pull togeth? er, but where they will pull to or with what success nobo Jy knows. How? ever, their election, based as ihoy were upon an Ultra-Alliance vote make it fairly certain that their reception by the President will be anything else but cor? dial. But in the division of spoils Ex Governor Thompson and Comptroller Trenholm will carry an influence to be courted rather than neglected. At present the race for district attorney lies between Gen. Earlo anil Congress? man Elliot, although Chas. A. Douglass, of Columbia, is backed by Judge Simon ton. But the gentleman first named has a decided lead over the whole field of eighteen. The fight for marshal is as complica? ted as tbat for district attorney. It has narrowed to a triangular affair between Pope, (Tillmanite,) Donaldson, i (Al? liance,) and Brooks, (Conservative.) Chances favor Capt. Brooks, who belongs to one of the most prominent families in South Carolina. The Hon. Preston Brooks, who caned Sumner. and Whit field Brooks, of Mexican war fame, were both his brathers. However, Dr. Samp? son Pope has rented rooms av the Nation? al Hotel and proposes to uiake it lively for tbe man who beats him. The office of collector of internal reve? nue will be -filled either by Col. D. A. Tbompkins, Governor Tillnian's private secretary, or Gen. John Bration, both good men. The one is backed by the Tillmanites, the other by the Conserva? tives. Knowing ones agree that Ex-Mayor George D. Bryan will be collector of tbe Charleston port, and Marion M. Hutson, of Yemassee, collector ot the port at Beaufort. Many familiar faces will disappear from the House of Representatives after the 4th of March. Georgia as well as South Carolina loses some of her bright? est men, but in the new deal Georgia suf? fers not half so much as her sister State across the Savannah. For although she loses Blouut she still has left both Speak? er Crisp and the profound, pure, peer? less and eloquent Tamer. Measure them as you may Mr. Turner to-day far out-, ranks any member from tho South and is considered second to no man in Con? gress. He is a worthy succcessor of Ben Hill, and his stylo of oratory is not unlike that of the man who won his gilded spurs and uame and fame the day. be met and overcome the dauutlcss Blaine. Congressman Tillman's onow white hair aud Hemphill's handsome face will be seen no more. Elliot's jolly smile must shortly be. one of the pleasures of the past, and Johnstone, too, must give place to another. Mr. Hemphill will leave Congress but be leaves Carolina as well. It is likely that he will be appointed Justice or Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Dis? trict of Columbia, and if such is his good fortune his State will lose and Washing? ton gain a strong man, not yet past the meridian of life. Mr. Elliott is, as I have before stated, a candidate for district attorney , while Rep? resentative Johnstone will continue his remunerative law practice at New berry and during the next two years get things in good shape for another tilt with his successor, Latimer. I overheard a brother Congressman ask "Uncle George" Tillman what he intend? ed to do ? "Go home and work for an honest living," was his characteristic re? ply. "I shall farm. It's the only occu? pation for a gentleman to follow. I'm not going to linger about Washington, either as loafer, lobbyist or office-seeker." So Mr Tillman leaves Congress, perhaps for good, and will pass his remaining days in the quiet solitude of his country home, farming and studying, for his books have ever been his most -genial companions, and it is said he has one of the finest pri? vate libraries in the State. He surrenders his post in Carolina politics :,o another of his name more skilled in latter day meth? ods of political warfare. It is hoped that the new delegation may prove worthy of their predecessors, though such can hard? ly be expected. Congressman-elect Latimer, of South Carolina, appeared for the first time on the floor of the House to-day. He wore a brand new. ready-made black Prince Albert suit, the Jiaterialof which looked finer than the fit. Hia cravat rode his collar, and cuffs were conapieuous by tbeir absence. Before coming into the hall he enjoyed a Congressional bath and got a shoe shine. He was cr ached about the aisles by Representative Shell, who explained to him the difference between tbe cloak room and barber shop, and in? troduced him to a number of his future colleagues. Mr. Latimer addressed him? self mainly to the Third Party contin? gent, and soemod happy when steered against Jerry Simpson. "Why, is this Simpson?Jerry Simp? son, of Kansas?" asked the astonished I Alliance man as he gazed admirably upon Jerry's gold-rimmed spectacles and gave j him the grip of the "noble Order," which either acknowledged with a smile. "Yes, it's me," said Jerry, "but I did not quite catch your name." I "Latimer?A. C. Latimer, of South Carolina," was the modest reply, as a I flush played about the new member's cheeks. "Wh3r, you ain't tho man who wrote those famous resolutions denouncing Cleveland aro you ?" inquired tho Rep? resentative from bleeding Kansas. "That's right." They both winked, slapped each other on the shoulder aud laughed. Thus was sealed a friendship, tho extent of which only time can disclose. Congressman-elect Strait is also here catching on to the ropes. Ho looks buoy? ant and happy. From the Columbia Stale. Washington, D. C, March C?The^ political leaders of South Carolina, repre? senting "the powers that bo," aro gather? ed in the National Capital to devise means whereby they can attempt to secure all the Federal patronage of the State. The first battle over the matter took place this morning after tho arrival of Gover? nor Tillman and those who accompanied him. On arriving here, the Governor was mot by Congressman McLaurin and Dr. Sampson Pope. Tho Governor is quatered with Senator Irby and tho Till? man Congressmen at the National. |AU the other members of tho part\', and Gen. Richbourg and stall', aro quartered at a private house on G street, near Four? teenth. Soon after tho Governor's arrival the political pot began to boil. It has been customary for some years to have a con? ference of the Stato delegation in Con? gress to look to tho distribution of tho Federal patronage. Such & conference has been insisted upon by Senator Irby, notwithstanding the condition of things in South Carolina. It was postponed till after Governor Tillman's arrival, and was held at 10 o'clock Ibis morning at tho Na? tional Hotel. Those present wero Sena? tors Butler and Irby, CongreHeemon Brawley, McLaurin and Shell, and Con? gressmen-elect Talbert, Latimer and Strait. Murray, tho negro Congress? man-elect, was not invited. A number of propositions were sub? mitted. The first was that all appoint? ments should be lost to the Congressman from tho district in which the office to lie filled was located. Tho second was tbat all such offices as collector of inter? nal revenue, collector of ports, eta., should bo loft to tho two Senators, who I would draw lots for tho choice of tho respective places. The third, offered by Col. Tal be it, was that i he appointees for the places should be chosen by ballot by tbe conference, the vote of tho majority Disking ihe appointment. Senator Butler declared himsolf us op? posed to any plan of compromise, and announced that he wan a candidate against Tilltnan for re-election to tho United States Senate. He said that the next light in South Carolina would bo a Butler and an anti-Butler light, and ho proposed to look after the interests of all those who wore not arrayed against bim and his people. The first ballot was on the question of allowing the Senators to divide the spoils as stated abeve. The vote stood 5 to 3 in favor of it, Senator Butler and Congress? men Brawloy and Shell voting agaiust tbe scheme. On the other plans, three voted in favor of them, three against and two announced that they were not pre? pared to vote. Thus it was that tbe conference euded without anything delinito being accom? plished. ft is stated that Mr. Shell announced that, as he did not intend to 1 <ive any? thing more to do with politics, he was going to appoint his personal and not bis po'itical friends to office, as far as he could. Capt. Shell says he would favor a compromise, whereby the Stato Sen? ators and Representatives and the county officers of tho counties wherein the offices to be filled are located should recommend meu for appointment. He says be will try to get another confer? ence and make tho Cuugrossmon swallow this. A leading conservative official tells me that tbe chances of the Conservatives for Federal patronage are far better than those of the f/illman men. Senator Butler, when seen to-night, said he thinks all propositions out of place as to the distribution of Federal offices, that the Congressmen really have nothing to do with tbe distribution. They are nothing more than advisers. Senator Irby to-night made publican official report of the conference, the bur? den of which is that he thinks the ac? tion on tbe appointments by a confer? ence will be approved. He thinks that there will be a fair and equbl distribu? tion of the patronage in South Caroliua. A Devastating Cyclone. Columbus, Ga., March 4.?Last night a terrible wind storm swept across sever? al counties fifty miles north of Columbus doing great damage and causing consid? erable loss of life. The storm caino up from the northwest and struck Greenville, the county seat of Moriwether county, about 8:30 o'clock demolishing the business portion of the town and a great number of dwellings. Thirty-eight stores and dwellings are re? ported to have been blown down, and but tbreo business houses in tho whole town are left intact. Every house, was damaged to a greater or lesser ex? tent. Only one person was killed, a negro woman. No one was injured. Odessa, a small town near Greenville, was completely swept away. Several persons were killed. At Woodbury, ten miles east of Green? ville, bouses were blown down and trees uprooted, but fortunately no lives were lost. About two miles from the town two negroes and one white child were killed. Many are reported to be seriously wounded. At Molena, in Pike county, a church, aca'demy, planing mill, two stores and several residences were blown down. Five lives were lost, a white woman named Mrs. Fell and four negroes. Advices received from Piedmont coun? ty, a few miles from Molena, report that only two houses of twenty remain stand? ing. A young lady named Hawkins was killed and her parents badly wounded. Almost every one in tbe town was woun? ded to some extent. From the lower part of Troup county is reported great destruction. Several people were injured but nonewere killed outright. Many narrow escapes are re? ported. A party was being held in one house when a giant tree was uprooted and crashed through the building split? ting It into kindling wood, yet nobody there was hurt. A baby not a month eld was carried a distance of thirty yards and for half an hour lay beneath a lot of boards appa? rently uninjured. Meridian, Miss., March 5.?A terrific cyclone in this section wrought incalcu? lable loss of life and property Friday night. The cyclone struck Marion, Ala., at about 5 p. m. travelling around the southwest to northeast. It was described by an eye-witness as a whirling ball of fire and travelled in a zigzag course. The main track was 300 yards wide and everything in that track was swept away, tho wreckage of houses being scattered for miles along its course. At Marion only two fatalities are re? ported. A dozen persons were injured more or less severely. A child was blown out of its mother's arms and was Instantly killed, its mother escaping without injury. At Toomsuba, Miss., there was great destruction to both life and property. Numerous dwellings and stores were de? molished, and their contents scattered for miles around. Among those who were fatally injured was a Mrs. Rodnett, who was struck by a flying spinter an inch thick, eighteen inches long which pene? trated from the top of tbe left shoulder through her back, coming out beneath her right shoulder blade diagonally across tbe back. At Kewanee, Pacbuta and Barnett, Miss., great damage was done. In Bar? nett every buildiug was wrecked, four? teen people killed and twenty seriously injured. Mrs. Harrington, an aged lady, was blown away and hor body has not been recovered. A fine Jersey cow was blown a mile at Pachuta and alighted on the Baptisl Church uninjured. The cyclone seemed to have started in Mississippi, then moved Eastward through Alabama and Georgia, switching off into North Carolina, giving South Carolina nothing more than unusally high winds. It has been impossiblo so far to even approximate tbe financial loss occasioned by tho cyclone, but it will go Into the hundreds of thousands. Reports from the centre of the cyclone i disturbance show that the great destitu? tion will call for relief. Many of the cyclone sufferers are in a destitute con? dition, having been rendered houseless and homeless by tbe wind, with not a vestige of clothing except the garments thoy had on their backs. Starvation stares some of them in the face. Honor Boll of T*wnvllle High School for Fob. 1803. High School Department?Miss Emma Compton 98.3, Burnie Farmer 97 G, Kate Sharp 9G.2, Lewis Ligon 96, J. V. John? son 95.8, Annie Compton 95.6, Emma Farmer 95, Tom Ramsay 94.8, Vandivor Sharp 94.7, Cheves Ligon 93.4, Lillie Grabt 93, Newt. Boleman 92.8, Maud Cromer 92.8, Flora Boleman 92.4, Hallie I Grant 92.3, Clayton Mahafley 92.2, Daisy Moore 92, Hood McCarley 91, John Sharp 90. Primary Department?Mary Ligon 97, Ovaline Sharp 97, Eula Compton 96, Lida ?Johnson 96, Winlield Sharp 96, Willie McLeskey 94, Varina Smith 94, Pearl McCarley 94, Calhoun Boggs 94, Dock Boggs 94, pewitt Whitworth 93, Mattie Ledbetter 93, Tommie Hall 93, Edgar Smith 92, Clara Hunt 91, Fluvie Boggs 90, Lois O'Neal 90, Fitz Leo Gaines 90, Clifford Hunt 90, Clyde Boggs 90. Miss Olive Brown, Teacher. Our attendance, for last month, was larger than it has been any month since we have been connected with this school. We have about a dozen boarders, but can accommodate a few more. J. F. Rice, Principal. Major's Locals. The young folks still have something to talk about?i. e. rain. The Washington entertainment by the pupils of tbe Walker-McElntoyle school, under the supervision of their eminent teacher, Miss Olivia Newton, was a com? plete success. Every girl and boy acquit? ted themselves in a most creditable man? ner. I believe, though, the "boys" were partial to the song the girls sung. When they thought no one was listening, which was "'Coruin' through the Rye," one fellow said he wanted to "set up" tbe girl who sang that song. Our esteemed School Commissioner was on hand and made a splendid short ad? dress, which was highly appreciated. Especially did the "boys" enjoy that part of bis speech which explained to them "how to make the words come"?by "squeezing tbe girls' hands." Miss Maggie Rankin spent Satnrday night at her home but returned Sunday afternoon to Easley, where Ehe is attend? ing school, Miss Sf aggie is one of our so? cial stars, and we are sorry to have her absent from our community. Believe I'll ask her if it would suit her as well to attend the Slabtown Academy. I am sure tbe first lesson would not be hard to learn. Some of our girls are getting to bo quite ox pert equestriennes. Quite a nice time was had at tbe dance at Mr. Tom Taylor's, given in honor of their friend, Mr. Thos. Uradley, of Ten? nessee. Perhaps snmo of the Central boys did net relish tho fun of having their buggy harness cut to pieces. The person 1 who can gf:t so nieHii as to do that has got? ten below zero and past reforming. This community is foremost in regard b> religious worship every Sunday. We have preaching first Sunday at Flat Rock, second at Sharon, third at Cartnel ami fourth at Sin blown. Sharon Church will celebrate Easier Sunday. An interesting program is being arranged fur the occasion, aud all are in? vited to come. Jkan Paul. Needle's Newell News. Hail gentlo Spring ! To thee a most hearty welcome we extend, Though what you have in store for us we cannot yet comprehend. We delight in thy sunshine aud shall put up with thy showers, For by them ye restoro unto us tho beau? tiful flowers. The regular communion service will bo hold in the Mountain Springs Baptist Church the fourth Sunday in this month. Owing to the inclement weather there has been but littlo work douo this week. Some of our good people aro taking tho all-overs?they are making such slow progress getting their farms in trim. Ono of Sbiloh's rising young gontlcmen was in our section on Sunday, the 20th ult., and was (sol am informed) seen riding around that evening with some of our girls. My informant, who is a close observer, says that you seemed to bo ex? cited, friend H-, and was leaning from the lair ono at an angle of about 45 degrees. Take our advice sit, up straight or loan t'other way. "Wo feel sorry for 'Ned Needle.' Just to think of a man in this banner County of ours being bulldozed into taking the agency for counterfeit pills. Wo waut to tell 'Ned' that the genuine Alliance liver Full is for tho brain as well as for the iver, and wo think if he could just see one his brain would be benefited enough to make him throw up the agency for his company. No, 'Ned,' you need not ad? vertize that pill any more, for you can never get any Allianceman to take hold of them." We clip the above paragraph from the Crayton items of last week, and do heroby extend to its author otir sym? pathy. True Allianccmen, who are "well aware of the fact that when tho liver and stomach gets out of order tho brain is liablo to follow suit, buy tho ''Alliance Pill" regularly, and say that the3T are good. Whilo I do not recognize in our friend "Zip" a walking encyclopaedia, I shall advise him to hereafter ^writc upon something that he has some knowledge of. Whilo wo write (March :1rd, 8.45 p. m.) a slow rain is falling and thunder is heard in the distance. The rain is pattering, pattering on the roof, To-morrow, the fourth, will be inaugura? tion day; Hurrah ! Cleveland '11 then bo President ?baby Ruth, . Tho daughter of tho nation?will in the White House play. . The rain is pattering, pattering on the roof, To-morrow, the fourth, will bo inaugura? tion day; Henceforth the money squandered will stand aloof, And see how nicely Grover keeps our affairs at bay. The rain is pattering, pattering on the roof, Visions of the future with our thoughts intermingle, In the national capital we see Grover, And can most bear cash into the treasury jingle. The rain is pattering, pattering on the roof, We are not a poet is a fact you must know, But are contented with our lot and shall, forsooth, Watch the "movement" as she bends her knees in oflice row. Ned Needle. ?Important Change! Jas. P. Gossett & Co., wholesale aud re? tail dealers in Boots and Shoes, will dis? solve at the expiration of ninety days, and, from the present until the day of dissolution, they will offer their Mammoth Stock of Gooda?12,000 pair of Shoes?at cost, This stock is one of the largest, best bought, and most carefully assorted stocks n the State. It is composed of the pro? duction of the oldest, best known, largest and most reliable makes in the United States, namely: A tremendous line of the "the old reliable" Bay State Shoe and Leather Co's. famous, prison-made Men's, Boys' and Youths', Women's, Misses, and Children's Shoe3. A magnifi? cent line of Men's and Boys' fine hand? made Shoes of the very latest designs and styles from the works of James Banister & Co., Williams, Kneeland & Co., Charles Heiser, Rice & Hutchins, and others. A large, elegant and most beautiful line of Womon's, Misses' and Children's Shoes in New York, Berlin and Parisian styles, fresh from the shops of Krippendorf, Ditc man & Co., the accepted leaders of the style in America. A superb line of Wil? liams, Hovt & Co's. Infants', Children'a Fine Shoes. A nice line of E. P. Reed & Co's. Women's Shoes in their best and most expensive makes only ; hIso, a line of E. P. Dodge Mfg. Co's. Goods. In addition to the above lines they have other makes of Shoes too numerous to mention. They will also throw on the market, at cost, as soon as received, their entire Spring purchase of Women's, Misses and Children's Southern and Oxford Ties, Juliet, Strap, House and Opera Slippers. For farm and plantation w?.ar their stock will be replenished from time to time from the very best makes, so that their friends in the country will be sup? plied until the very day of dissolution. It is a pity to slaughter such a magnifi? cent stock of Shoes, and especially just at the time that Leather and Shoes are ad? vancing; but it is an "ill wind that blows nobody any good," and their lo s will be the public's gain. Money saved is money made, and this is the gracdest ? opportu? nity the people of Anderson and upper Carolina have ever tad, and probably will ever again have to save money in such an easy way. When they say cost, they mean it. Cost, actual cost of the Goods in New York and Boston, with cost of transportation added. In other words, the cost of the Goods delivered in their Store.?Adv. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE. J. E. Williams, as Administrator with the Will annexed of Frances E. Glynes, deceased, Plaintiff, against Hattie Broyles, Corrie Valentine, Missouri Writer and Elizabeth Grayson, Defen? dants.?Summons for Relief. To the Defendants above named : YOU are hereby summoned and re? quired to answer the Complaint herein, the object of which is to secure a Final Settlement and Diacharge of the Plaintiff as Administrator of the Estate of Frances E. Glynes, deceased, with the Will annexed, and which is filed in the office of the Probate Judge at Anderson C. H., S. C, and to serve a copy of your answer upon us at our office in Ander? son, S. C, within twenty days from the service hereof, exclusive of tho day of service, or the Plaintiff will apply to tho Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated at Anderson, S. C, March 8th, A. D.1893. MURRAY cfe WaTKINS, Plaintiff's Attorneys. Attost: W. F. Cox, Judge of Probate. To tho Defendants Hattie Broyles, Eliza? beth Grayson and Missouri Writer: ? TAKE NOTICE, That the Complaint herein was filed in the otlico of tho Pro? bate Judgo iu Anderson C. H., S. ft, on tho eighth day of March, A. D. 1893, for the purposes stated iu the foregoing Sum? mons, and if you fail to apply for tho appointment of a Guardian or Guardians ad litom within twenty days from the servico heroof upon you, tho Plaintiff will move the Court of Probate to ap? point a Guardian ad litom for each of you. Dated Anderson, S. C, March 8th, 1893. MURRAY & WATKINS, Plaintiff's Attorneys. " March 9. 1893 3(5 2 Welcome Heins. V.'e have a flourishing school at this p'nco. L is not a college 3"U', but I be? lieve I would bu fuls y-uy it is one Of the ht-st iftiinuofi schools iti tin* County, 11it?(: i iio" larcnl.y to nur toucher, illiititt Jjilli.) R'u''>'? wlioiian hxn teaching here threeyenrs The patrons certainly know bow tOKj pM'ciMlcMUch nM'hool and teacher. When notified that the public funds were nut, in one hour they made up S&I to run the school another month. That is right, friend* ; go alie.nl and when this mouth i* our. run your hand in your pocket a li'ilo deeper und make up enough to run it two months The farmers of this section am very much behind with their work, owing to the continued rains. Mr. .1 J. Pooro is putting Hn addition to his dwelling, which will add much to bis convenience. The death angel visited the borne of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Browning the 27th inst., and took from them tlx ir darling little babe. They have ihn sympathies of this community. Mr. 8. h Anderson has added much to tiie looks of bis tenant houses by the Use of the whitewash brush. Now, uny?, fal? low suit Hiid let's havrt white houses whether we get the railroad or not. i will Hop, as nows i.* just ehout ?? Hcari'o as bacon. Jam no. ? A farmer near Clarkston, (la , blew out his brains with a shotgun on Satur? day because his .sou had recently been sent to the penitentiary. A Wonder Worker. Mr. Frank Huffman, a young man of Burlington, Ohio, states that he bad been under the care of two prominent physi? cians, and used their treatment until be was not able to get around. They pro? nounced his case to be Consumption and incurable. He was persuaded to try Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds and at that time was not I able to walk across the street without rest? ing. He found, before he had used half of u dollar bottle, that be was much better ; he continued to use it and is to-day enjoy ing good health. If you have any Throat. Lung or Chest Trouble try it. We guaran? tee satisfaction. Trial bottie free at Hill Bros. Drugstore. Electric Bitters, This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special men? tion. All who have u^ed Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diaeases of the Liver and Kid? neys, will ren.ove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by im? pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and $1.00 ; per bottle at Hill Bros. Drugstore. FOR SALE OR RENT, THE HOUSE now occupied by C. Wardlaw. Good orchard, vegetable and flower gardens, cow stalls and pastu? rage on place. Also, the larger portion of Household and Kitchen Furniture. Pos? session given on week's notice. Apply at residence or to C. Wardlaw, March 8,1893_3?_ HERE'S YOUR, CHANCE! THE undersigned desires to sail his House and Lot,- and a nice Lot ad? joining, bituated in the Town of Pendle ton, and is offering the property very cheap for cash. The Lot adjoins the Pub? lic Square, and is nicely situated for busi? ness purposes. Only four miles from Clem son College. Call on or address me at Pendletou. E. G. EVANS, Jr. March 8, 1893 36 3 NOTICE. rpH E undersigned hereby warns 'ho pub X lie not to hire or harbor Pink Cleve? land, colored, or any member of his fam? ily, who are under contract to work for me during the present year. Persons dis? regarding this notice will be prosecuted to the exteut of the law. W. SADLER, Sadler's Creek, S. C. March 8,1893_3(3_1* "JIM WILKES." IDESIRE to inform the public that my Stallion, "Jim Wilkes," will stand every other week during the Spring season at McGee?fe Dillinghama Stables, in the City of Anderson. When not there he will stand at ray farm, near Belton. For further information apply at the Stable or address T. C. POOKE, Belton, S. C. March 8, 1893_06 _8 TORNADO INSURANCE ! GREAT destruction by Tornado . Mississippi and Georgia, and also near Anderson, S- C. Lbt me put a Tor? nado Policy on your dwellings. Also, Fire Insurance, if you are not already in? sured. Delays are dangerous. A. B. TOWERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. I can supply you with the best Buck? wheat Flour, best Molasses, best Cheese, best Tea and Coffee, Oat Meal and Grits at small profit, and many articles for less than cost. 1500 Rolls Wall Paper to beau? tify your dwellings for sale low by _A. B. TOWERS. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Executor of the Estate of Mrs. Eimina J. McCully, dee'd, hereby gives notice that he will, ou the 8th day of Ap'ril, 1893, apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County for a Final Settlement of said Estate, and discharge from his office as Executor. JAS. L ORR, Ex'r. March 8, 1S93_36_5 ?XfOTICE TO CREDITORS, i^l All persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. E. T. Miller, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, proper? ly proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to make payment. C. A. REED, Adm'r. March 8,1693_30_3_ DR. J.C.HARRIS. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, ANDERSON, - - S. C. OFFERS his services to the people of the City and surrounding country. OFFICE?At A. N. Todd & Co*s. Drug Store. Besidense, on South Main Street. March 1, 1893 35 4 lA NEW WHEEL! <? vs5?^RAMBLER No. 3* FITTED WITH THE CELEBRATED G & J PNEUMATIC) TIRES. C? THE FASTEST WHEEL SOLD. ?) f Speed, Comfort and Beauty All Combined. ?-\ Send for Illustrated Catalogue. V, it GORMULLY A JEFFERY MF'Q CO., A ? washington, D. o. 2 J. L. BROW^gent, ; r?J ANDERSON,: S. C. XhE JOHN B. WATSON PLACE, on North Main Street. Suitable for Boardirg House, Apply to J. W. QUATTLEBAUM. Feb 22, 1893 34 tf SLAUGHTERING! w E are offering every dollar's worth of Goods purchased in the assigned Stock of A. G. Means? AT AND BELOW NEW YORK COST. ALL CHILDREN'S SUITS from the Means Stock at 25 per cent below New York Cost. OUR NEW SPRING STOCK IS NOW ARRIVING, Whioh has been carefully selected, and shows many NEW and ATTRACTIVE STYLES. The bulk of our Stock was bought from Manufacturers some months since. Our Mr. Crayton, who has had years of experience in CLOTHING and GENTS' FURNISHINGS, is now in Northern markets buying such Goods and Novelties as we were unable to buy on the road. Give our Stock an inspection before buying, and we promise you honest goods, courteous attention aud LOW PRICES. TAYLOR & CRAYTON, No. 10 Granite Row. j HEBE'S YOUR PRICES. IDESIRE to inform the public that I am now offering the best and purest Wine*. Champagne?, Liquor?, Etc., at prices that can't be duplicated. Look at these prices: CORN WHISKEY?tOO proof..$1 35 RYE WHISKEY?100 proof. 2 00 PEACH and APPLE BRANDY. 2 50 CHAMPAGNES at from.75c to 1 25 per pint. Quarts in proportion. _ JOHN O'DONNFXL, Palace Saloon. THE INAUGURATION ! Not at Washington, D. C, NOR OF GROVER CLEVELAND, - BUT A.T - AUDERSOF, S- C-7 And in the Store ot Br? eill! Are being; inaugurated daily immense Sales of their New and PRETTY SPRING 1 SUMMER GOODS! Such as PONEMAH LENO SATIN ES, MENTONE STRIPES, INDIAN DIMITY, INDIA and PERSIAN MULLS, ALGERINE STRIPES. The prettiest line of DOTTED SWISSES, in white and colors, A large line of DRAGON and BLACK ORGANDIES, in Satin Stripes and Plaids and in Lace Effects. Also, a Large and Elegant line of? WHITE G00D8, GINGHAMS, TEAZLE CLOTHS, BEDFORD CORDS, SATINE8, CHAMBRAYS, PRINTS, &c, Ac LACES and EMBROIDERIES?a full and complete line, from the cheap? est to the hand.-omest patterns. NOTIONS and NOVELTIES generally?a large and complete line. The above are all NEW and FRESH?just arrived and arriving dally?und are of the LhIest. Styles and Colors, and have been selected with the utmost taste and care. Our Stock is complete in every Department. We are in the Dry Goods Business and propose to Sell Them. TO THE LADIES we extend a most cordial invitation, and promise them the politest and most courteous attention. Yours very truly, SYLVESTER BI.ECKLEY COMPANY S. D. BROWNLEE. DAVID S. VANDIVER. EDWARD P. VANDIVER. Can BROWNLEE & VAN DIVERS, NOW SHOW YOU THE NEWEST, PRETTIEST and BEST STOCK OF?. DEY GOODS, SHOES and HATS In the City, and are selling them at the LOWEST LIVING PRICES. Come at once and get our prices on these goods. Flour, Molasses, Sugar, Coffee, Tobacco, And EVERYTHING in the Grocery line cheaper than anybody. THE BEST COFFEE ON EARTH. Yours always anxious to please, BROWNLEE & VANDIVERS FREE CITY DELIVERY. TREMENDOUS Hill IN * ? STEEL PLOWS AND PLOW STOCKS! BLACKSMITH OUTFITS DOWN. WAY DOWN. Two Hundred Dozen Axes, THE BEST IIV THE WORLD. We Defy the World in duality of Goods and PRICES. SULLIVAN HARDWARE CO.. I MINOR has the prettiest line of SPRING: PANTS in Anderson, and customers say they are "big sellers." Mens and Boys' Pants; from 25c. up. MINOR downs 'em all on Shirts, Cuffs and! Collars. An elegant line of Laces and Ribbons at MINORS. Handkerchiefs, Towels, Hose and everything in Notions at MINOR'S at lowest prices. Just received at MINOR'S the biggest, best and cheapest lot of Crockery ever opened at this place. See our prices. The most complete stock of Glassware and. Lamps ever brougnt to Anderson. MINOR will save you money on Tinware,. Woodenware and Baskets. See MINORS' Trunks?they are below competition. Tobacco in small boxes at the lowest price ever heard of in this part of the world. Guano Horns at 12c. Come and see us. Yours, always truly, C. S. MINOR, THE BAZAAR, THE TEN CENT STORE,