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BT CLINKSC??ES & LANGSTON. VOLUME XXXV-NO. 51. Lined and unlined Suits of a cloth that doesn't muss easily ; that if soiled cleans easily ; that if wet doesn't leave water marks THAT'S SERGE. Our kind is blue, extremely light weight-single or double breasted. Full Suits $7.?0, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00. Evans' $3.50 Shoes Are like a patent medicine, good for both extremes of all cases. They are becoming to tall and short men alike. They are the correct Shoes for daylight and darkness. They are worn by rich and poor. Straw Hats. Our Straw. Hats are made by the Brigham Hopkins Co., ot Baltimore, and we have the exclusive sale for them in this territory. They are different from the ordinary Straw Hats in make, style and finish. If you want an up-to-date Hat "we've got your company." SPOT GASH OLOTHUBS WHITE FRONT. OlllY? IS a question often asked by people who want the BEST VALUE for their Dollar. We have endeavored to sell Goods at prices to suit the "times," and BO far have been.successful. We do not intend stopping at this, but propose to give you more "wund*' Goods for your Dollar than we have heretofore. WE WANT YOUR TRADE, atd if prices and square dealing will help to get it we can keep it. We carry full linea in Dress Goods, Summer Goods, Xrirnmiags, Notions^ Millinery and Shoes. In our Grocery Department you will find only the best Goods at low prices. Flour, Tobacco, Molasses and Corn. We guarantee Prices and Goods. Yours truly, V IvI??BB, AOKER & CO, ' ".?'" , .:... J . " .1 ? : BR. MGFFET?'3 M ??afsr^fa?os, tWseigssff^; C C I n i N /rt Makes Teething Eaiy. (Teething Powd^) ?^JLt^lTntrf? irtatteve^tlwBowiS Costs G??y 25 cents at Drt?gg?sts, Tw,*AMf;^&t?iO? Orinsii25c?Gbf to c. J. MOFFKTT, M, 0.0 ST. g.OU!3, t?O? ITT ntl nrawi? lime.? iwiww n ??????? iii-wni-IMIII.IIIIIWIIIIHHIHIMIII.m THE purchaser of a Champion Binder or Mower gets a written warran ty containing thbclauie : "The eccentric wheel on the Champion Binder is warranted to give a gain of sUttew and two-thirds per cent in powor for bindiog. The force feed elevator on the Champion Binder is warranted to waste leis grain than the elevator.on any other Binder. The MasterwhseW on the Champion DAW Cut Mower are warranted not to lift from ?* g?ess^ w?ren the cutter bar meei? ^^??5?ni- ctB^^^jon- the Champion I)rawJ?te ^waV^ warranted to bo adjustable, eo t^s oulcr end may be brought forward to eep the cutter bat in line with the pitman, an? thc sections may be; kept 'ways properly centered in the guards." Think of it These aro important features on Bind***; R?d Mowers;. No machine contains them. . !The^ ?rc ??ore geaoine improvements on the amp?oii,Ma?^ few years than all of the others ptit together, ere sro moro of them in use in Anderson County than ?ny other make, | ii every purchaser xs more than sat?sfie?l. This speaks for itself. We have a ?inder put dp ready for operation at ou?r Store, and we would glad to show it to you. Remember that wo ara tho sole Agents, and Champion Machines cannot obtained from oriy one else m tim territory. FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL. From Our Own Correspondent. WASHINGTON, D. C., June ll. 1000. Tho real attitude of tho Kop ubi i can party towards tho anti-trust bill passed by the House with such a il ou vi eh of trumpets the other day, was shown in the Senate on Monday, when Senator Pettigrew triod to get immediate action taken upon it. The bill, of course, was never intended to become a law and was passed in the House only to enable the Republican s to pick tho fat pockets of the trusts this fall, with tho inten tion of allowing it to die after tho election was over. But Mr. Pettigrew, who really favors the bill, asked that it be placed directly on the calendar of the Senate (from which it could be called up at any moment), and not to be referred to a committee at all. This caused a sensation among tho Republi cans, aad Senator Gallinger, of New Hampshire, at once objected and asked that the bill be referred to tho proper committee. Thereupon Pettigrew ask ed for a yea and nay vote. This threw the Republicans into a panic. They did not dare to vote against sucha motion and they could not afton! to vote for it, for it is not by tho passage of the bill that they can bleed tho trusts for campaign .funds, but by holding it over their heads. At the last moment, Senator Allison came to the rescue, moving that tho Senate go into executive session. Such a motion takes precedence over everything else, and with joy in their hearts the Repub licans acceded to the suggestion, leav ing tho anti-trust bill hanging in the air, where it will remain until tho Dem ocrats get into power, when they will pass a genuine act, which will really control the trusts, instead of merely bleeding them. The administration called Rathbone"s bluff, insisting that he shall not leave Cuba at present. It was the only thing it could do, in view of the open ness of his threats of exposure if he were interfered with. But it's a safe bet that he will not be punished after all. From later revelations, it appears that Mr. Smith, the Postmaster Gen eral, is nearly as much to blame as Rathbone, so far as neglect of duty went. From a source, the authenticity of which cannot be doubted, it is learn ed that upon the presentation of the first report of Director General Rath bone in January lost, the Postmaster General was surprised at the enormity of Hie expense account, and promptly wrote that official to begin a system of retrenchment and reform, in order that the expenses might be immediately re duced. But the months treat hy aaa no reports ever came. Until the explosion occurred, the Postmaster General had never received a single later report from Rathbone. To write to an official having unlimited control of as much money as Rathbone, that his accounts were out of order, that he was too ex travagant, and that he must retrench, and then let months go by -without hearing from him, and without taking any e top s to find out whether the in structions were being obeyed or not, is surely as groas negligence as can well be imagined. Mr. Smith denies that he had the order increasiogRathbons's salary dated back three months, and says that the increase, was .made on Juno 19,1899, and ia letter of 'that ?ate notified General Rathbone and dis tinctly stated that the per diem of $5 per day would be discontinued. Yet the Postmaster General did not take tho Bligh test step to see that his order was obeyed, and the per diem was not discontinued. It ia hardly probable that the device of granting permission tb the House Ways and Means Committee to sit dur ing the summer to prepare a plan for reducing tho war revenues, will satisfy the country. The present surplus in the Treasury is over $03,000,000and the available cash balance is over $147, 000,000 exclusive of the gold reserve of $160,000,000. The chances are the re ceipts will increase and the expendi tures wiltsfaU, off during tho coming year, and it will not be unreasonable to assume the surplus for tho next fis cal year will be from $70,000,000 to $100,000,000. Therefore, before the ctvar taxes aro likely to bo repealed, the .Treasury will have a surplus of from $223.000,000 to $250,000,000. All this, of course, will have to be withdrawn from circulation. An overwhelming majority in Congress favors the repeal of the stamp taxes, but every member who honesto get a public building for his town or who has his eye on a river im provement item, or who is particularly favorable to tho construction, of the Niearsiraft* ????J; ur who, above all, ! ls a friend of the ship subsidy bill, is naturally tad. to believe thsssnienmrres will all be easy of passage if there is a large surplus. On the other hand, if the surplus isa small ono, public build ings, internal improvements, canals aud subsidies wm all have to stand the test of the abuity of the Treasury to furnish the money for such costly schemes. Thia is the Republican argu ment for non-action, Ddt, as a matter of feet, their leaders continue to resist tho Nicaraguan Cairn! anti other im portant plans, and retain the money apparently merely for the purpose of lending it to the banks in return for contribution"; to the campaign funds of tho party. Meanwhile, the country sutlers from the vexations nnd'umiced ed stamp taxes. -It is amusing to note how many platform tinkers are busying them selves with the utterly useless labor of constructing declarations on tho vari ous subjects to bo touched in tho Phila delphia proclamation. Some of those engaged in this occupation have been requested to submit their views, but the largo majority aro voluutcors. lt might bo said almost tho entire talent ol' tho Republican party in Congress is at this work. It should bo understood this does not, by any moans, include tho entire Republican membership, for much of it is devoid of talent of any kind, except tho talent of obedience. This labor is spoken of as useless be cause tho platform will undoubtedly bo prepared at the White-House and will be written by Mark Hanna and Presi dent McKinley. After the convention is over and after tho campaign is at an end, there will be a great deal of con tention as to the authorship of tho more important sections, and in the multitude of claimants the question will probably forever romain unsettled in the public mind. But Hanna will know. _ _ "Japan, tho Country, Court and People." The above is tho title of a book just issued from the press by its author, Rev. J. C. C. Newton, D. D., who is a native of-Anderson County, and has many friends and relatives in tho County who no doubt will secure a copy and read it with interest. Dr. Newton has boon serving tho M. E. Church, South, aa a missionary in Japan for a number of years, but on account of his failing health was forced to return to the United States, and is now living at Crittenden, Va. In a recent issue of the Central Methodist Rev. H. G. Henderson, of Parkersburg, W. Va., refers to the book as follows: It is encouraging to know tho South is growing richer iu her literary output each year. The pena of Southern writers aro pro lific in prose and poetry and tho power of the one is equaled by tho plaint of the other. The multiplicity of authors in the Southland is a welcome augury. Of the legends nnd lovers of the Sunny South and of Dixie's pro we BS and pride, none eau sing so ' well, nor speak so tenderly, as those born beneath her genial aky. Not the least cause of gratification ia the fact that our own elna ch is contri buting to the fund of authorship and that some of the best works of the growing list are the productions of Southern Methodist penmen. Of two recent books I wish to write in this pa per. "Japan, the Country, Court and People," by Rev. J. C. C. Newton, D. D., 'is the first. Dr. Newton is weU known to many readers of the Central Methodist, having been a beloved and successful pastor in the Kentucky Conference before becoming a mission ary. The writer cherishes the most pleas ant memories of thia former friendship. This is a valuable book. The sub stantial covering, the excellent quality of tho paper, the large clear type and the instructive illustrations suggest solid merit. The title and table of contents whet the appetite. The true worth of the volume, * o wo ver, appears as we read chapter af ter chapter. Dr. Newton ia ny nature eminently fitted for such a task. He possesses the observant faculty for collecting facta and the philosophical acumen for interpreting them. The wealth of his material is deftly woven into a beautiful whole. The style ia fluent, the descriptions vivid. At times there is a poetic touch and a picturesque etching, adding' artistic charm to the volume. The author speaks of Japan's religion sind philosophies, her languages and lava, with tho. j adiciona tone of airest w??thy anna?ibt, while-with the facility of a specialist he catalogues her flora and fauna. - Of Japan's customs, arts, industries, institutions, arms, progress and gen eral history Dr. Newton writes with an air of ono familiar with the better side of her social, civic and national life. He has been a student of her religious and educational movements and is no stranger to the subtle rationalistic and materialistic tendencies of thc thought of this semi-civilized nation. Pora graphs of rare beauty abound in tho ooK. Information of a reliable char acter enhance every chapter. This is a capital reference book for missionary workers. Epworth Leaguers and those interested in this progressive mission field and prosperous empire. Obituary. On April 1st, 1000, our Heavenly Father removed from earth to heaven our friend and sister, Mrs. C. B. Lewis. She was converted and made a profession in early life, united with the Church at Big Creek, where she lived a Christian life until her Father called her home. While we miss her and our hearts are Bad, we humbly submit ' to the Divine will, knowing that our God is love and doeth ail things well. May her loved ones fol low In her footsteps like she walked in her Saviour's steps. She bore her afflictions with uncomplaining resigna tion, knowing that she would soon departi? be with Jesus. The hymns that sho delighted so ranch to hear while with us will now be tan?? *r.crr with her S?utsifier, "Nosier my God to Thee," and 'Ton Going Home." .We feelassttted that our friend is basking is ? Fathers tut*, where there is no more pain nor Weeping but eternal bliss* When the holy angels meet her. As she goes to ?oro their band, She will know the friends that greet her In the glorious spirit land. A FRIEND, ?.- m mm . , , Catar* Cannot bf Cared ?Uh ?OCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot retch tho seat of tho disease. Catarrh la a blood or constitutional Jlimt, and ls order to ears lt TOQ must talco Internal re medica. Hall'? Catarrh Cure I? tnketl Ints rna HT, and acta directly on the blood and raucous surf ucea. Hails Catarrh Curo la not a quack medicine. It waa prescribed by ea? of th? beat physicians la th? country tor yea?, and ia a regatar prescription. It li com posed of tb? beat lonies koowa, combined with the best blood pariser?, acting directly on tl e mucous orfaooa. The perfect combination of the tsro ingredients la what produces euch wonder!ul resulta In curing Catarrh. Sand for testimonials Bold by DTU?iat?. 75c. Hairs Family Pillsjaxo tho i. sst. STATE NEWS. - Tir State campaign opens at Orange lu \rg to-morrow. - Theieare 748 census enumerators now at woil' in South Carolina. - Good rains have visited every sec tion of tho State during the past week. - Laurens will have a stoek show and agricultural exhibit next fall. - Next year thc South Cnroliun College will be one hundred years old. - The irrepressible G. Walt Whit man has tiled his pledge and paid his assessment ns a candidate for governor. - The eighty acres of corn at Clem son, it is reported, "is a marvel to be hold. It promises a yield of TObushels to the acre." - The new hotel at Greenville will be located between the post oflice and the court house, will be live stories and will coat $100,000. - There was a whole sale jail deliv ery in Laurens on Saturday. Half a dozen prisoners sawed out of a steel cago with au old case knife and got away. - The Democratic County Executive Committee of Newberry County, nt a recent meeting, decided to have Master and Magistrates of that county chosen by primary election; also, to have a Rep?rate box for the vote on tho liquor question. - There is only ono pauper, au old colored mau, at tho Greenwood county poor house, notwithstanding that thc institution has been in opcrntion for nearly six months. It is doubtful if any other county in the State can show so clenr a record. - The dispensary on Jcrvais street in Columbia which was recently burn ed is now said to bo short in its ac count, but it is supposed that the short ago can bo explained by tho fact that all records of the business done were destroyed by fire. - A negro preacher in Sumter Coun ty ravished a 10-year-old negro girl Saturday and attempted to rape an other young girl. He had a narrow es cape from lynching by a crowd of negroes, but WOB finally lodged in jail. He confessed the crime. - Jule Gibson shot, killed and bu ried his brother, Perry Gibson, in Dar lington county, June 1. The grave ? was discovered, suspicion was aroused, the crime detected, the slayer arrested and he confessed; claiming to have acted in self defence. Both colored. - Rev. A. T. Jamieson, of Camden, who was elected superintendent of the Connie Maxwell Orphanage at the meeting of the Baptist State Conven tion l&?t December, took charge of tho institution on tho 1st inst., and is now domiciled with bis family at the or phanage. - It is reported that tho Virginia Carolina Chemical company, which owns practically all the fertilizer fac tories around Charleston will consoli date their works and shut down all but one plant. This will throw out of employment a great number of men in that section. - In a pile of rubbish nt the State Capitol Clerk Gantt ran across an in teresting copy of the South Carolina and American General Gazette, of Charleston, bearing date of Friday, March 7,1777. It is Volume XX, No. 946. Il-contains some Valuable infor mation for students of history. - At Hngh Falls, ten miles from Walhalla, and near the Georgia line, William Cannon was slain by his broth er, Tom. The men were both married each having two children, and they were among the most prominent far mers in Oooneo county. There were no witnesses. The killing was dono with a large pocket knife, several ugly wounds being inflicted on the victim's head and just over tho heart. - Senator Tillman has returned to his homo in Edgefleld. It is likely that ho will be at the opening cam paign meeting at Orangeburg, and it may be that he may attend some others, but he will not make "the rounds*" He expects to go to South Dakota and make speeches in favor of Senator Pettigrew, whoso scalp tho Republicans are after. He will also make speeches in different States in the Interest of Bryan dering the presi dential campaign. - A horrible accident is reported from the Peniel section, five miles from Timmonsville. . Mrs. P. R. Bowen was scalding a pot in the house and turned quickly and threw boiling water ont of a window.. Her little child, who had perched in the window- unknow ingly to its mother, recei ved the entire contacts cf tho pol. Tho water struck the little fellow squarely in the face. It was a horrible moment f or the rscth or, for she knew that it was death to the child. The child lived only a few hours and suffered agonies. The de voted mother, it is said, is crazed nigh unto death with grief. - A corset steel did a Newberry col ored woman a service out of the or dinary line hist Friday. It saved bor life. Will Ruff, her husband, living on BenJ. Half acre's place, got angry with her because she did not consult hun about a purchase of a new hat and some other articles which she made with her own money in town last Thursoay. His fit of anger led him to commit the articles to the flames, and tho asLes only remained. The wife re monstrated with bim, and he fired his pistol at her. The ball struck a steel in her corset and no doubt saved hor life.-Newberry Observer. General New? Item?. - General otis says the Filipinos will have to bu suppressed for some years to come. - Milliners in Now York have agreed not to use the plumage ol songbirds for decorating hats. - The State of Kentucky lias pre sented tho battleship limned lifter her with a handsome silver .servir?. - While trying to shoot a rat at Paulding, 0., former Congressman Simon W. Cramer killed his wife. - The conviction is growing on the public that Admiral Dewey is willing j to be vice president on the Brynn ticket. - A citizen of Philadelphia. Thomas Collison, 25 years old, fell from his bi cycle, broke his larynx and has lost tho power of speech. - lt is reported from the Cacilie coast that the fruit crop of this year promises to be tho largest California has ever known. - Three of tho six hundred Brooklyn enumerators who started out on the census June 1st resigned their places after an hoar's experience. - Hy thc end ot the iiscal year 1901 the United States will have expended in tho wars in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines $?i:J.80U.2:W. - The number of killed and wound ed among tho Filipinos, as far as tho otlicial records of thc American army go to show, aro about ten thousand. - An epidemic of black cnuccr rash prevails nt West Derby, a surburbof Newport, Vt. Soveral deaths have occurred, thc victims being sick only two days. - A move is on loot in Philadelphia among thc prominent negro bishops, ministers, editors and lawyers to place apresidental ticket in thc Held with negro candidates. - In some paris of Indiana the wheat crop is being destroyed by Hessian flies, ?nd the prevalence of these flies is attributed to tho destruction of quail, which feed especially on them. - Tho increase in tho circulation of national bank notes for the Iiscal year which ended May, 81, 1000, was $58, 424,335. The money in circulation in this country at present is stated to he $20.58 per capita. - Tc avoid the uanoi fees, George Kocher and Ella Baird married them selves in the presence of the constable and commissioner's clerk, at Tunkhan nock, Pa. The only expense connected with the ceremony was the 50 cents which had to be paid for tho marriage license, -- Coal has been selling in Austria si $10 a ton, and some of the German schools have been closed for lack of fuel. Exports of American coal to Europe are becoming common. An English syndicate is said to havo con tracted for 2,000,000 tons of Alabama coal to be forwarded by way of New Orleans. - Russinns consider that they pos , sess the art of making tea beyond that of any other nation. Their mode oi brewing the beverage is to make a strong essence by infusing a large quantity of tea in a Binni I supply oi water, and a little is put into a glass, which is then filled with hot or cold water, os desired. The true Russian never puts sugar into his cup. He bites a piece as he sips his tea. - A correspondent of the Boston Post writefe asking: ""Why not devote some of our 'prodigal' charities' to the sending of the 30,000 surplus and mar riageable women of Massachusetts out to Australia, where there aro 300,000 marriageable men in excess of the sup ply of maids?" It's an excellent sug gestion, but would the mnids consent? - Mrs. ErnoBt Richards, wife of a young Englishman, died in Wilming ton, N. C., recently and her deathbed request was that her husband should immediately many her friend, Miss Minnie Pearce, of Southport. Rich ards and Miss Pearce were married Thursday at Fayetteville, the young lady's mother objecting to tho mar riage. Mr. and Mrs. Richards will leave at once for England on a visit. - Tho only dangerous weapon that Arthur Hamel, of Holyoke, Sf ans., car rie? is a three-foot snake, which ho totes around under his shirt bosom. Arthur was taken to tho lock-up a few . days ago and when asked if he had any weapons produced his snake, which perched upon his shoulder and struck at tho cops who carno near him. He shares his bed and board with the snake. - A novel method of encouraging forestry was undertaken by tho Indiana Legislature last year,and as it makes it , worth tho farmer's while to set out and maintain trues, there arc signs that it : will bo productive of much good in the 'course of time. Most every farmer ' bas some land on his place of small 'value, yet he.iu.u8t pay a good average tax on the whole. By setting out 170 trees to each acre of this poor land and maintaining it for three years the far mer can go to his county auditor and have the valuation for taxation reduc ed to $1 per acre. This land may not be pastured till the trees attain a growth of four inches in diameter, when tiiey ara beyond the attacks of horses, cattle or sheep. That con siderable interest is being token in this plan may be seen from tho fact that in one county twenty-eight farmers have taken advantage of the law, and there is no reason why, in the course of tho next quarter of a century, In diana may not be reforested pretty thoroughly. The I*. M I. Commencement. Last Sunday morning at 11.30 o'clock the commencement exercises ot the Patrick Military Institute for 1000 were inaugurated at the First Baptist Church, tin- occasion being thc deliver ing of the baccalaureate sermon by Kev. H. lt. Mitchell, ot Greenville. Mr. Chapman, pastor of the Church, and Mr. Campbell, pastor ot' the First M. E. Church, occupied seats on the rostrum and assisted in the services. A very large congregation v. as present. The eadets occupied the pews immedi ately in front of the rostrum, which ha<l been reserved for them. Mr, Mitchell selected as his text these i words from the book of Judges: "I will go out as at other times before and shake myself." The theme was the "Force of Habit," and the preacher lost no opportunity to impress upon the young gentlemen tho danger of evil habits and evil companions. In a clear and forceful manner he pointed out to them thc possibilities that lay before them and urged them to grasp those opportunities. All in all it was omi of the most appropriate, practical baccalaureate sermons it has ever been our pleasure to listen to, and no doubt will result in great good. ' On Monday afternoon the prize drill of the cadets took place on the insti tute grounds, and was witnessed by a large crowd of our people. The drill was perfect in ever maneuver and was watched with interest by tho specta tors. At tho conclusion of the drill Col. Patrick, in a few appropriate re marks, delivered the gold medal, which had been ottered by Cadet Captain Timmerman for tho most soldierly cadet, to Cadet J. F. Kawl. On Monday evening the annual cele bration ?d' the Calophetuian and Poly hemian Literary Societies took place in the chapel, which was beautifully and tastily decorated for the occasion, with flowers, evergreens and miniature United Stntes flags. Following is thc programme of tho exercises of the evening: Music. Prayer by Rev. J. D. Chapman. Declamations. Corp. VV. L. Alston, "The Future Glory of our Nation.'' Instrumental Solo-Miss Ayres. Cadet H. A. Phelps, "The Putting up of the Stove." Vocal Solo-"A Dream," arranged by J. C. Bartlett-Miss St. Armand. Debato. Subject: "That Modern Inventions are Beneficial to the Laboring Classes." 1st Speaker-Cadet F, Y. Treble, Instrumental Solo-Selection fro hi i Faust-Miss Maude Wilson. \ 2nd Speaker- Corp. J. E. Pressley. 3rd Speaker-Corp. J. L. Sanders. 4th Sneaker-Corp. Eff Ridgell. Violin Solo-"Legandre Wieniawis . ki"-Mr. Silverman. Tho debated question was referred to a committee consisting of Rev. J. D. Chapman, J. E. Breazeale, Esq., and 1 Mr. J. J. Gilnier, who decided in favor of tho affirmative. The speeches of all the cadets who i participated in the exercises were well delivered, and the debate was one that ! would have done credit to older heads. Yesterday at ll o'clock a. m. another large crowd assembled in tho chapel to greet the graduating class and] listen to their orations. The following are the graduates and the subjects of their i orations: Cadet E. R. Parker, of this County. Subject-"Literature, an Exponent of \ National Lifo." Cadet J. B. Felton, of this County, subject-"Little Things." Cadet E. H. Nardin, of this city, sub ject-"Samuel Davis." Cadet G. B. Timmerman, of Edgc lield County, S. C., subject-"Educa tion, source of Political Power." Thesoyoung gentlemen handled their respective subjects in an able and in teresting manner, evincing deep study , and careful preparation. The four graduates were then pre sented with their diplomas by Col. Patrick. On nccount of the Southern train be ing late, Dr. Loo Davis Lodge, Presi dent of Limestone College, who was tho annual orator for the occasion, was delayed in ron liing the city. While waiting for his arrival J. L. Tribble, Esq., at the request of many ? of those present, made a practical talk on tho subject of education. It wos after 1 o'clook when Dr. Lodge arrived and ho was carried immediate ly to the chapel. In a few well chosen nords Col. Patrick introduced tho distinguished orator. The Doctor's address was framed cn tho subject ot manhood, which, indeed, was very ap propriate to the occasion. The three main points were faith in God, faith in man and faith in himself. It was throughout a most interesting and scholarly address and will raako a last ing impression on all who heard it. Col. Patrick and his assistants de serve the congratulations they aro re ceiving on tho success of the com mencement. - A duel to the death was fought by Emmet Coy ano Bonifacid Perez, cow boys, in Hidalgo County, Texas, with rifles, both men falling in their tracks. - An expedition, consisting entirely of women, has been formed in Au& tralia to explore the Solomon -islauds, the homo of tho fiercest cannibals known. -. The optimist enjoys life whether ho docs ur not.