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The Barnwell People! ^ , RATES OF smsi IliriloN. In Advnnon, per Annutn fl.RO On Time..*. ja.OO -- ~ ^ f’;,' , T ' THURSDAY. MARCH 1J. ISM. * The imxtrcgatqrcoiiminnlcMion of Harmony I^xlirc No. IT A.*. F.\ MA jCjIT will be hoklalUictiew MasonicTem 'yr\ pie In Barnwell upon I4ih Jay ot Marjh ItJh, tho same being the 2iul Sat ■ May In r sal-l mouth, bugiuniug at ‘'High Iwelve.” By order of W. -. M. -. E. <J. Fi’KMan. Secretary. Watermelon Seed. Kolb (jiem lb. <3w) —ibeiper 25o. “ “ J. M. GRAY, Allendale, S. C. ( torch of the Holy Apostle*, Barn- we«l, S. E. I’iaittla*. Rector. Service the first, third and fifth Sundays at 11 30 h. tn. and » p, m. Service every Wed nesday afternoon at 5. Sunday school every Sunday afternoon jUxA. A cor- dia^invitatioWAs exfendetiJ^all Chris tians to worship w ith us. SPECIAL NOTICE. “T 1 Parties having claims on file in tli^s oftice which have been apptov.Hl by tlib County Board of Commissioners, for tiscalyear 1884 and 1895. that is, for aervices rendered or material furnished p.rior to Oct. Si^t 1893, can get their Parties having claims *>n file for ser vices rendered or material furnished since November 1st 1895 arc notified that there is no {aoney’tn hand at this time to pay such claims. The. levy i lias noUeven heed made yet to raise fundi for this year. When the indebtedness for last yrar lias been paid oil if there is any sur plus fund left iii the hands of the Coun ty rreanurer the same will be applied to the payment of claims on file and ap proved for this fiscal year. I hope this statement will beexplain- ^d to claim holders by the Township Beards, as It is impossible for either the supervisor or his clerk to answer^tlie many letter* that come to the office hy every mail in reference to tiiis year's claims. -- W. T. Cave, County iSuperviuor. Deafness Cana Cared by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cnr« Deaf ness, and that is by constitutional rem edies. Deafness 1* Caused by an In flamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have a r.im- bilng sound or Imperfect hearing, and win ii it is entirely closedDeafness W the result, and unless the inflamma tion can be taken out and the tube res tored to Its normal condition, heariitg w ill be destroyed foiever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, w hich is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surface*. We fill give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh; that cannot be cured by Hall's CatarrhCure. Send for cl rctrlar*,-free. F. J. Ciiksky * Co , Toledo, O. J5y*Sold by Druggists, 75c. 1’sefiil Information. -A correspondent gives the following importan bitt of information concern, ing the care of sew ing machines: Tako out the screw that holds the foot plate, remove it, and you will be surprised at the amount of lint accumulated there. Clean the little grooves with a pen knife, and under the whole of the plate. The needle must be" taken out before the work is begun- You will often find that this '.s the only cause for the ma chine's running hard or not carrying the work, and it is a little secret that the agents w ill ndt tell you. 1 have just cl aned mine in this way, and it runs like a new machine. Miss Florence MlcheUon returned from the North last week. Solicitor Bellinger returned home on Monday. v eJ There D not a vacant dwelling in Barnwrell. Blaekvllle has bought two Racine Fire Extinguisher*. M Hd cured Busy Bee hams and break- strip* at—<J. W. Patricks. Dr. E. L. Patterson moved into his beajtlful villa on Monday. Thr Proplk is glad to note tho or ganisation of a County Teachcis’ Asso ciation. ’ Mr*. C. N. Burekhalter i* visiting relatives In Chester, and will\rvluru liixt week. NO YANKEE. Thank God I l>«rn near Edgefield, S. C. 1 have vented the cheapen best Stock Ditcher that was ever invented. Agent* wauled. Andre-*, ^ W. P. Holly, Greenville, Ala. (3m) * FJR rale Southern FeriU'ier Companies’ High G rade Goods. Farmer's Ainmoniated Dissolved Bone. South Carolina DD-olved Rone and On Friday, night last about 12 o’clock, Col. J. J. Morris, of Georges Creek township, lost by Incendiary fire his barn, with about 304 bushels of corn, 35 bushels of peas, 5,009 pounds of fodder, j buggy and Larne**, carriage and har ness and six head of horses. He fortu nately woke Hi time to save hi* cows. The fire wa* undoubtedly' incendiary, as the tracks of the lire bug were fresh ly ‘tnad£|AgaJiiigfroni the place, after the hdim’AAlh that bad fallen earlier in, the night. He had, we understand, no insurance. Every effort will be made to discover the petpetntyor of this un pardonable crime. . ^ Dcaihs. In Syvamorc towndupon the 2nd Inst. Mr. J. if. Brabham,aged 25 years. Ear ly in tits year hi* horse fell with him and he sustained a compound fracture wa* 1 of his leg. The Pmb was stipulated iu-1 after unsuccessful treatment to save it, hi-t blood poisoning net. in and ended a life full of promise. He w'as buried at ^allkebatcbie church. In Barnwell township on the 2nd in stant, Mrs. Susan E. Lancaster, ag d 72 years. For many year* »ho had been a consistent member of -the Baptist church and dicj][in the faith. She wa* twice marrledjher fit** husband being Mr. William Kota who lived about half way between Barnwell and Blaekvllle, anulhe secofftl Mr. il. M. Lancaster. -Acid. Apply to J. R EASTERLING, . At OH Mill. COME AND W ELCOME. Dr. D. A. Post and son TO THE LADIES. Dr. J. E^ Post, of Michigan, are with u« again' i and have decided to become ixiruianeut , . , I residents of Barnwell, haring rented It will pay you to do your shopping residanee on Burr Street, recently Vith me. Our firm, Messrs. ^o»kery, | jjy Prof. Sheridan. A* soon Macaulay A Hunter, are the ark now I-, ^ th**ir household goont are received -edged Hsder* of up to date Dry Good*,) Dr j K , w w m open an office for the a.i.U gin in a posluon to give you i prilc Uce-of hi* profession. He ha* the information desired a* to fashions, | ^^,.0 (he degree* of M. D. and D. D. etyle and economy. W ill send samples o having been graduated from the on application or attend to any outside | ptiwwwfcy of Michigan and ha* had a shopping for you. W e make a special-; u ^ , UCCVM ( U i praotioe for seven ty of getting up handsome trou-seaus. Will appreciate a call from you iu our cli y. All orders directed to me ; ii.i, ,mint direct lu ImproVe: large and successful practice I teen years. Dr! D. A. Post is owner of when t , ie 0rweit Sa.gjnmh plantation a id will receive my prompt and personal atldotiou. Re^pectfnlly, W. T. HOUSTON, Brli (.Tin.) 840 Broadway, Augusta, Ga. incut, a* well as the management of ex te sive landed Intoreat* in the North West. Our county i« glad to welcome such good-people to new homce in the ^unuy South. Elocution Why suffer w ith l ough*, Colds and 1 imOrippe -when—fnvrmx -Brotw* tji'iMXK will cure you In one day. | Doe* not produce the ringing in the head lik£ Sulphate of Quinine. Put tip in tablet* convenient for taking ' Gua anteed to cure, or money refund-1 ed. Price,25 Cent*. For sale by C. N. Burekhalter. (A. 28). Obituary. W e had the pleasure a few days since of being present at a rehearsal of MDs Vary Tobin’s little primary class. Though few In number they deported themselves well, and are a credit in deed to teacher and scholars. These little tots (of only a few summers) in reading, writing and elocution are prodigic* and would cause a blush to mantle tho cheeks of some youths of my acqaerintanocy .several ycarg tbetf seniors. ' ” While all did well, I must make spe ' ci»i mention of little Leon Tobin, only ! six years of age, who repeated in a Another soul is now realizing the declaration of Paul, “To die U gain.” ' Our young sister, Mr*. Mamie A. Cro*. land, wife of Rev. D. F. Crus'.&nd pas* ed peaceably away on the morning of most touching manner “The Conquered the tith of March, I8!H{. .**he had been a B ** nner .-” His Intonations and ge»t- autferer formany munt!'*, but Bore ure* being Inimitable, them witii clirl*tian pailenee and suit-i Should Mis* Tobin decide to instruct mis^tm. No murmur escaped her lips, 1 11 cl**’* ' n Elocution (this being her for she was sustained by an uuw aver-I fort *‘> m ‘‘ n y> I **"• sure, will avail them ing faith iu the promise of God, and the blissful hope of rest, pey-'e snd joy In the world to come. lasjiut gone —t > hor rewtrd, foe I youth she nad given herself to ‘ and felt confl- slout that He w able to keep that which she had committrd trr Him. We shall nils* horArccvL biHT we l>e- lieve God has give^jPner eternal rest.and happiness. ( ; She leaves ond de’ar little boy, & hus- band and many relatives and friend* to inotirn t&elr loss, but they’should be comforted by her last word*, “I am re sinned to the will of'God.” Blessed are the dead which die iu the Lord. - . ' B. Union Meeting. The first division of the union, com- f osed of the following churches, viz: larnwell. Cypress Chapel, Joyce Branch, Long Branch, Vt, Olivet,Seven Pines and Fairmont, will meet with the Jopce iU-auch church on Saturday before the fifth Sunday in March at 12 o’clock m. Rev. Arthur Bnist is to preach the introductory sermon on Saturday at 12 o'clock m. Rev. T. P. Lide to preach the charity senpou on Sunday at 12 o’clock m. -——^ Queries. .1st. Ought churches to fellowship with members who are constantly iisl' g bad language gnd are guilty of other unchristian habits for the sake of the money they pay ? To be opened by Bro. W. W. Greene. 2nd. How can the churches and ministers who compose the union meet ings be best aroused to the work of such meetings? . To be opened by Bro. C. E. Eden- . field. • H. P. Anderson, G. E. Birt, Clerk. Moderator. Dunbarton, S. C , March 9th 189G. * A month ago Judge Thomason of Bpartauburg had a fine dog and a horse t* match. Now he has neither. The dog went mad, bit tight nr ten neigh bors dog*, which; were killed, and es caped. Last week the horse acted . oueeiTy. He tried to drink water but . was unable to do no, and woitld bite sticks or boards held to him. He was fastened In the stable but broke nut du ring the night, tried to demolish some small hou*en about the lot. ran across selves of her talent and services. Eilry. tllackvllle Acn*. Mr. J. E. Hair is boring an artesian well on store lo.t. ’ Mrs. ' Frayk Crosland of Orange burg, who had an operation performed a few days ago iu Columbia, died on last Friday morning and was buried iu the Black villa cemetery on Saturday Mrs. Crosland was. c. daughter of Mr. Wm. II. Nevils of this placo, and she leaves a devoted husband and little -on, and loving parents, brothers and sisters to mourn her sad death. We sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family In their afflictions. Mr. Faber Welssinger was down from Atlanta last Sunday for the day, and his mauy friends were glad to see him, •* . r A delegation of our citizens went to Washington,Georgia l*st week to wit ness the practical test of the Racine Chemical fire extinguisher. They were very much pleased and pronouuce the test a success. - A. B. C. At W, W. Moore’s—Fancy Line of Fine Harness. People are beginning to discuss can didates, and the campaign will soon bloom out. , 3 lb cans best tomatoes 10 cents at G. W. Patricks. U. Dunn Sc Son will have a High Dollar Stock sale on Monday. See ad vertisement. The Court of General Sessions will be held next week. Judge James Aldrich of Aiken w ill preside, Electric lights will be put in Messrs Bellinger, Townsend and O’Baunon's new ouildiug next week. A little corn is being planted udw, hut imxt week the mnoii will be right and everybody willJtie busy. Good chewing tobacco at 5 cents a plug, 25 cent* a pound at G, W. Pat ricks. Air. Wayne II. Eaves of Williston has commenced shipping asparagus. Other growers w ill follow next week. At W. W. Moore’s—The Celebrated International i^tock Fooj. Try it- The\lawyers are p’cased with the Cbauges in the times of holding the courts, indicated in Senator Mayfield's letter. “ Barnwell County horse* bard to beat are Expected to run in the first regular races of the seaioii on the new track at Aikeu on tbe2Uth inst. ' * Supervisor Carp on Monday granted tbs petition for straightening the road running from J or Jan Branch through Galilee. Have yonr Eye* Examined. Dr. Geo. Brown, of Baltimore, Md., Practical Optician, Examination Free, will re main at Barnwell one week. Get a pair of Dr. Brown's Matchless Pebble Lens. They will oi«*ii a new world to you. Now at Barnwell for one week, Examination Free, AtW. W. Moore's—The Celebrated Carolina and Rock Hill Buggies. Dr. Brilinger, President of the County Medical Association, ha* 'a notice in this and next week's issues of special interest to the profession. a The *|tecial train to the docking of the India a at Port Royal passes Barn well at S.95 tomorrow morning. Car* run inrough. Fare for round trip 12.20. Judge Skinner returned to us Mon day evening, looking Well after the wear and tear of the long #e* Ion, du ring which he remained continuously at the Capital. ftycaniote township Is almost over run by an epidemic of mea-le* and mumps. In some neighborhoods the latter disease is in almost every dwel ling. Mr. Jo-eph Chlltr, o< O *orge* Creek, who I ribeen extremely 111 with can cer of me tongue, *ery much im proved under treatment of Drs. Lo*> tnan and Low-man of Orangeburg. If you wear Specks cow is your time to get properly fitted. Dr. Brown, of LOST BIBLE. If the party who borrowed the pulpit Bible and. Organ cover from Concord Church will kindly return them no questions will be asked an i recourse to legal' proceeding* w ill be obviated Tbl* promise bolds good till April 1st 1890. ^ The Teai'tier* met on Saturday 7th and formed a temporary organization. Pt ’f. 'Sherldah wa* elected prestd'dil and Prof. Hart Secretary, and tho fol lowing committees were appointed: Committee on programme, Committee on Constitution. The Committee on Program mu reported as follows: Prof. Sheridan to open next meeting with ”T’ho good to be derived from a Teach ers’ Association,” assisted by Prof. J, A- Wiggins. Whether the Association shall barVuanperaHamwk -hmiHr or noA” by Prof. Hart, asd-ted by Misii Colipn- bia Bellinger. ‘ How to get Teachers Interested In the County Teacher*' As sociation,” by Prof, J. M. Kirkland, assisted by Mi** Anna Waller. A question box will be placed on the Pres ident's desk and teachers are requested to place in the question box any ties- Um» Drey may wish discussed. 'Next meeting at Barnwell Gracted School room Saturday April 4th at 11 o'clock. All teacher* requested to be present. F. M.Sbeyldan, President. W. W. Hart, Sect clary. Roll of Honor, Barnwell Graded School month ending Feb. 28th. Primary Department—First Honor : Leah Brown, Frank Free, Inez Kay, Plfctto Halford, Cleo Bronson, Emmie Prentiss, Luclle Sheridan, Emmie Bel linger, Lollie Free, Jack Pate. Second ■Honor': Robert "Ppacopkr Johnnie Renew, Charlie Califf. Julia Rodgers, Lonnie Rjchardson, Clinton Inches. 1? Intermediate Department—First Hon or:. Maria. Bronson, Bessie Bronson, .Estelle Brown, Julia Brown, Nora Cave, Bertie Rodgers, Nettie Shuck, Newell Anderson, Lew is Nevils. Second Honor: Annette Calhoun, Kate Woo'd ward,Herbert Boyles, Lewis Christie, Barney Easterling, Robert Easterling, William McNah,Todd Pate, Arthur Ray, Donald Rodgers, Lonnie Vogel. High SehoolDopartment—-First Hon or : Jonnij Bates, Minnie Chrl tie, Cora Foster, Maude lla rlson, Kaiello Ilagool. Maude Price, ^gne* Richard son, Jesse Book hard t,Jtobert Christie, WinTeSTaudermire, Jacob Woodward, Rex Graham. Second Honor: Fannie Armstrong, Mattie Burekhalter, Lovey Dicks, Dai sy Dicks. Daisy McNalt, Jessie McXalt, Corene Owens, Maynie ITice, Zadie Simula, CllnVon Brown, Julian Cal houn, Robert Harrison, Tommie Lide, Albert Mitnville. James Patterson, Ed die RichanUon.XTydc Ray, Earl Roun tree, Charlie Still. HOW FACTORIES HELP “Seventeen years ago, when Co*. II. P. Hammett purchased the lands near atul on which Piedmont now stand* at |5 per mrr, there wa* living near by an old and respectable farmer on a worn- out and dila) itUlcd farm, with a house tn corre-pond, the roof even being worn out and leaky. He bad offered bis farm time and tunc again at $5 ga r acre, and finally tried to g t, ff .'.o per acre to enable him to move to Alabama or Texas In order to get better land. Failing to sell lie remained, and when the noise of ilm loom and the hum of the spindle were heard,pear him took heart, began to farm better aud to sell wood, turnips and farm truck, pot a •new roof on hi* bouse, dut away the bfiars and thorn*, fixed up the placo generally, and has sinew sold IWof hti surplus acri* at fiw to $73 per aero, and could now getsDf per acre for the 200 left; and‘jhts honest old farmer i* but one of the many win* have.found them selves bettere I by the successful enter prise* of others.” A gentleman In New England wa* called on to .s.dilress a Sabbath school, and during ID remark* in: seemed much moved; b it no one else appeared to experience the slightest emotion. The speaker continued to wipe away * the tear* which chased each other down his manly checks, w h> n a boy lu one class said to his neighbor, ‘‘Say, Char lie, do you know what he is crying about?” “Well,” said Charts,“if you had to make a speech, and hadn't any more to say than he has, you’d feel bad too.” SALE STAPLES. Third Season* Perry W. Price Invites ail persons having wngdns, buggies, joad carts .needing repairs to call at hi* General Repair Limp* before making contracts. lH-st Class horse •hoeing a specialty, Super'or facili ties for re: airing mow ing machine^. All kinds of metal work done and sati*- facliou lu everv particular gnnrantecd I’KRKY W. I’KK E. The Pechmaim shop. West End. Barnwell. S. C Raltithork, 1* a first Y-lass Dptician and his charge* are reasonable. He will re main at Barnwell one week. Gov. Evan* on Saturday appointed Messrs L. A. Thomson of Elko, I. G. Jenning* of Denmark and C. K. Clay ton of Three Mile Supervisor* of K:g- istration for Barnwell County. The people of WItIDton and all the region round about are reported to be getting ready to enjoy the musical and intellectual treat at the Co-Educational institute tomorrow, Friday evening. Owing to a slight accident to her ma chinery when starting on Monday from Hampton Roads the man-of-war Indi ana will not ho docked at Port Royal tomorrow, Friday. The excursion, in consequence, will be postponed a day. Do von know.Charlie Martin? If so jyou.do not uwwd wmy introduction. But tf not read his startling sample price advertisement,and you will see that he Is an up to date business man. And when you go to Blaekvllle call on him and be made happy. Mr. Eugene Parker, Canvasser for the National Provident Unton, U the right man hr the right pTaC*. He Is working up a first class Lodge for Barnwell. Mr. Jasper Wyldlng. -Gov ernor of the Order for thi* state, is. ex pected this week to supervise its organ ization. At Hampton Court last week Bur- rel Thomas and Ben Bennett, white men about 22 years old, were found guilty of the murder of John Lightsey, while, with recommendation to mercy by the jury. Judge Aldrich passed sentence of life imprisonment at hard labor hi the Penitentiary. Cwpt. Miles P. McSweenv is the youngest officer In the Stale, having the field and tried to break into a Mr. _ _ Cook's bofl*e. He wa* barred out and. encouraged by their Aral success] YOUNG MEN’S MILL. Short notice was given hut there was a goodly gathering of bright young business men in the Court House on Thursday to take the first stop to ward* building a cotton mill at Barn- v.ell. Mayor C.F. Calhoun was elect ed Chairman and Mr. William McNab Secretary. Brief practical talks were made by Judge J. 0. Patterson and Col Mike Brown, cover jpg the ground entirely. There have been more elo- quent addresses made iu that room, but none that ever more trulj touched the oocket nerves. Work now and talk later seemed to be the unanimous sen timent of the meeting. The follow ing committee was appointed to solicit home subscriptions first, confident that Barnwell will show her hand so strong ly that outside capital will bn giad to do the rest; P. M, Buckingham, Robert Aldrich, Dr. E. L. Patterson.’'P. B. ilagood, Mike Brown, J. 0. Patterson, C. F. Calhoun, W, Gilmore Simms and A-F, Free. They will make a thor ough canvass of the town abd surround ing country amd every body will be' given a chance to help build the mill. A good beginning ha* been made and members of the committee are greatly wonld bile anything held out’a> hiui.-i Mr. Cook shot and aL killed the mad ani- l AtW. W. Wheels. Moore’*—Every thing on staff of Adjutant and Inspector John Garv Watts with the rank nf-Cnptain. He is as bright brained as his father, Editor MeSweeny of the Hampton Guardian, and in looks resembles his beautiful mother. The Carolina Buggy Company of Yorkvllle, under the Presidency of Mr. M. C. Wilils, formerly of thiscountr, is moving thing*. Week before la«t it shipped six car loads of buggies Du ring the past three months the working force has been doubled and tho man agement is more enthusiastic than ever before. Judge James Aldrich will hear at his chambers In Aiken today the case of the Farmers’Trust Company of New York for the foreclosure of the mort age it hold* over the Fort Royal- and CLEVELAND AN ARTIST. Senator T, II. Carter, of Montana, Chairman of the National Republican Committee, has been considered quite a light weight, but the following re port of his recent speech in the Senate •hows he ha* more wit and wisdom' than the average Republican ha*:. “When the history of onr time* shall he written, Mr. Cleveland will be ac corded the honor of having displayed the most marvelous political tact of any man of hi* time. “When the present Congress assem bled and the president would not call for more revenue pertinaciously insist ing that the revenue law* are all right, but calling for authority to issue boni’a so as to facilitate the retirement of the greenbacks! and hi* operation* In an Increase of the public debt. There Is some doubt about the success of the operation. Muttering* aro heard about' the previous bend sale—when, lo! and behold! there conus another exhibi tion of genius. “A venerable dispute of the age of three score u-:d ten, concerning a strip of swamp land iu Venezuela, is rushed upon the country with a warlike dem onstration. and we are proudly Infirtn- od-thwt the seme hand that auttiorlred F1RMT II. A MM IPiRmEM, " ’ FIRMT CLAM8 MARKKA N FIKSTCLAMM MULES. Any and evcryhmly needing first class stock for pore pleasure or simple work dav purposes will find exactly w bat I* desired at my sale stables in Barnwell. « 1 select my stock In person In ths best marketaip the West, know exactly what I get and give my customers the be**, of all bargain*. Call *nd^ see Brown’s Beauties before buying. C. BROWN, Agent. Oil Hill Will Giu your Cotton ibr One Dollar per Bale. Ca pacity 50 Bales daily. We guarantee satisfaction. Highest prices paid for SEED. , j Jno. p. Malsby, — -• President. Costs cotton than fivtf nually. This b ao < waste, and can be Practical experiments bama Experiment Station: conclusively that the use will prevent that dreaded plan* disease. ■■ Omr psmpMct* srt mm sJeenMaf cfowlar* Kxn*. [nr .fttcul r«t,U«T» hut ara practical *».**«, coma**, ter lha raauh. of Utnt antaftaMMs te tWa Km. sazsrjzsf* z 777 ” "—•! J. R. Easterling, Manager. C. II. Langley, * Manager of Ginnery. scp5 It Will Pay BRITTON'S BOOK ST0R£, BARNWELL, S. C, s established to “All s long f«U want,” snd offer* School Books. Biases, Paper, Envelopes, Pencils, Bibles,Testaments, Ac., Ac., Ac., to cash paying dnstoni- ers. Will order any book or uiagaxlc* published. Chapman’s Ifiatonr Ho. Carolina. 78c. Tarlietl’s Grammars, No. j, 40, Xo.2 flOe. Wentworth’s Algebras, $1,12. Will be glad to see and sarvo all la need of anything in my line. Store near residenoo.' W. o. BRITTON, , The Barnwell Book Man. octnr-tf the tearing down of the flag at Honolu lu will sustain the Government at all hazards, even unto the horrors and ter rors of war. By this time the Republi can* of the East become used to bob bing up and down like a cork on the water at tho suggestion of the Pres ident, and instantly we seo a resolution passed appropriating IMO/iOO for a commission to advise the executive on points of which ample facilities for In- formation were at the time at bis dis posal “The President understood the string upon which to play, be played the part of tin artist. “In tlie midst of the warlike excite ment following on the evening of De cember 20, just three day* have been al lowed to work Congress and the coun try up. another message followed re newing the call for the retirement of the greenbacks and authority to issue bonds. Conservative men were swept off their feet. Tho last message adroit ly referred to Hie first and un impixs- stve warning was suggested to tin- country. Who could think of a party principle at such a juncture? We were persuaded that war was upon us. Under pressure of this artificial hut exacting aud exciting situation, the revenue and bond bills were (Missed by the House. The record shows that three and one-half hours were allowed for the consideration-of the revenue measure and about one day to the con sideration of the bond bill “To insure speedy relief, Republi cans dropped their own principles of economic legislation and in lieu there of acufpted the tenets aifd advice of Grover Cleveland. • ^ ‘•Consequently, we see certain pat riotic (?) Republicans,forgetting the- platform of 1892 on the tariff question, forgetting ail the traditions of Their party, everything save to have repre sentation in this chamber, put in such Beat Ma Featherbonc Corset C®** Sote Xoauloeiursn. Kalamazoo, Michigan. ^ row ax lx av MRS: MOhAIR, BARNWELL, 8. C., who also offer* the famoua R. & G. CORSET. A new stock of M illlnery and Dress Goods just received, which will be sold vary teewr For bargains tn beautiful goods call on MRS. MOL A IK. . —TO SEE-— G. FRA NK BAMBERG, BAMBTCRGL 8.C, SUCCESSOR TO T./LGpEEfL BEFORE YOU BUY. He deals in Carriage*? U u *o* gii’H, Wagons, Ilarnctm, Etc. Mules and lIom'A. lie pays CuhIi, gets nil the diHCounU, HccurcH the cheap- cut freight rates and •ells ns cheap or cheaper than any other dealer in South Caro lina. —Give him a trial, he’ll ap preciate your biiHincHH and treat you right. \ july25 FIPE! Life, Accifieqt, LIGHTNING, been appointed Aide last week on the"'ypOiltiOa ax, apparently, to be «om- Augusta Railway. The road being in the hands of a receiver and the Htate having token away its charter outsiders cannot guess the result. The Literary and Musical Club gfire a masquerade party at the residence of Col..J. J. Brown on la*t Friday even ing, at which the membera and many visitors enjoyed themselves greatly. The next meeting will be held at Uie residence of Rey. T. P. Lide on Friday evening at fl. 30 tv’clock. Alt member* are tequested to attend. pelled to vote against one of their prin ciples In order to secure the success of another.” Speaking of the suggestion of the President^ that the greenbacks should be retired, he said : .. t ^ “Again we hear the Republican magpie chatter and a horde of presi dential aspirants rush to political sui cide veiling‘sound money.’ “1’he press ot' New York city leads the procession—‘sound money’ is their cry. And, under the cover of this cry, the President protected himself and his administration fromju-t criticism for the most shady aud iniqu t u* transr.c- tiou in public finances the world 'has ever known.” (Referring to the le- pcal of the ourehusing clause of the Hhcrman act.) ■Mr. Carter’s speech was well sno- taihed to the end, and that there were a number of free coinage sympathizers iu the gallery was made apparent by the frequent applause, notwithstanding the admonitions of the presiding of ficer. “Aunt Cindy” Horn died in Augntta la«t week at an advanced age. Hhe was from the Mountain Cnek section of Edgefield county ami accompanied her husband through the late war, an I since Its close attended many Confed erate reunions la company with him. aJ/ r.Thi r.rsr st'A’ira Mo-irt 'OP. ‘iJi-* 0 UtllMM***. -FOB iAL/. D. B. WII.LIAMS, Black viM.K, 8. C., Cheap for Cash, on the Installment Plan or in exchange for old machines. Also a full stog* oils, needles and at- ta eh menu for any ami all machine# at popular prices aC my Central Hupply Depot in Mr. G. D. C. Lange’s store, 27 R. R. Avenue, Blaekvllle, 8. C. Repairs of all kinds of Hewing Ma chine* made promptly and perfectly and HatWaClTon in'work and prices, guaranteed. Will attend calls in the countie* of Aiken, Barnwell snd Orangeburg if no tified by postal card. D. B. WILLIAMS, feb2t . Blacl.Ville, S. C. Model. ntrehaou are authorized Cor- AND- LIVE STOCK - INSURANCE. —At Lowest Rates In— Strongest Companies. Butler, Calhoun & Co. a —OFFICES AT— THE BANK OF BARNWELL apr 26 terUU. Featherbone Corset Go«t ’ . Bote Xaautectur.ro, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. yOB BALK BV WILLIAM MORRISON, . BLACKVILLK. 8. C. f>ealer lt> Dry and Dress Gnods. No- tions. Shoe*. Millinery and General j Merchandise- «kcI2 Special Til) Shop. Your patronage is respectfully solic ited for all kinds Tin and Sheet Iron "Workj ■ -;g -T- ' ‘ - -UtF-' ; ‘ - , ' 1 - Roofing, Guttering and General Repairing. VALLEY TIN furnished builders in any length aud size wanted. AH sizes ■ ~ Smoke Stacks and - Spark Arresters {tororder only', on short nptlee. Syrup skimmers and dipper* tnadeo ' either tin or galvanized iron, aawantet Make and have on hand full stock reg ular sizes and thickness stove pipe, spe cial sizes and thickness to order while you wait. - Don’t run risk of burning up tour home with defective stove flues, but get one of my galvanized iron flues. These are the Iwst flue*. All kinds of stoves They have a better draft /ire tire proof and arranged to be pul up with very little trouble to he absolutely Water tight, til jm preventing water running down the pipe and ruining the stove snd pipOi M 4#fhe ease-wfth^her oxRMAJf gait wroto*. 91 Nommi sk., X«* Volta im Charles Zissett, ^^PBlcticaJ Watchmaker. First door south of Brown Houa« Barnwell C. U.,8.C„ offer* bisaervices to the public. ’ An experlenoe of upwards of forty years Is the best guarantee ♦hat he mow* his business and will give satis Taction In the quality of hla work and. the moderation of hla charges.. Reliable liiue keepers for tale. mchH Carolina Midlatil M, V Ca. To take effect at 6.30 A. M. Tbaradaf November 14th I KM. South Bound. *J V| North Bound _ I o. . — ► id ll - So - 0*0 K ii 7 2 i- a- i* - * Tlth Meridian JS? Time. o O 8 TATION8. ihi 'W, r'-” A. M.lA. M.l |P.*il.| 6.4-3 6Ai» Ly. *MMni. .A/. I 7.3*1«, 8.58 5.65 •....Wagcner.,, 7.0>j 6.13. l*»vry..,7.. 4 BbIIbj# , 6 7Ji| 6.00 •...Springfield..j 6.13 7.m 6.3A VI 6.63 633 ST 6.13 6.63 7.43 7.25 7.48 7.35 10.40 10.50 10.32 10.37 10.44 ll.Mlll.60 I 11.10 12.00 11.19 11.25 Whaleya, 3 .....Walkers . 6 8.00 8 00 Ar» Blacky. 1 Lv. to in U>.30-Lvi 4 fAr. . Aahlcigh,... S .Woodward... 11.06 ..**.*,Barnwell • 4 10.55] mO)....]|orrlaea..... BrowoeH -. ...Caves..... HI4 ....•SelgUnfr.. 12.23 Ar*Allendale Ly 2.46 | 5.33- 6AO 6 43' 6 36 6.3) 6.10 4.90 4 331 4.41 rs 3 q. 3 M 4. 3.16 4.i P. M P.M. 4.26] 4J6 4.20 3.46] 4.10 4.00 04 3.50 A. X. P.M. Trains No.'5 aud 6 will run as^followat p. m. . No. 3. 9. *«- 9.27 9.24 9!tf 9.44 9.40 i0.37 1Q.W Ly. Blaekvllle, Ar. Aahtptglr. Woodward, Barnwell, Morrises, Brownell, Caves, Heigltng, ▲t.Alkadale, D. Lv. 7UJ0 C. KEYS, Su|>crini«ndent. A. X. No. 6. 1,04 ymr 7.47 7.40 7 720 7.14 700' T. R ELUS, Jr.. Surveyor and Civil Engineer Sp^ctnt attention given to the compu tation of water-powers, leveling aui* drainage. A imstal card addressed to me at Mar- tins, 8. C., will receive prompt atten tion. octl, 80-ly Insure your Life —m THE— Co-OperatiiiR KiJtilal UfslBaifraoceCi —OF- GREENWOOI r -WM Barnwo Also galvanized iron and tin store flue flanges, something cheaper than above, to n«e where there is no ceiling. Correspondence solicited. Any In formation cheerfully given. Orders by mail attended to promptly. Yours for first class work at reasona ble price*. . W. Mb GarViijt •Flr*l door North of Merehints tnd Fiantcra Bank, B'-ckulU, 8. C. scpQM J. P. STKOBEL,'Dirc( Coti *A company organized on an entlrclf different plan from old system compa nies. It is an assessment company but different from any now in existence. We collect a small reserve just sufficient to guarsnted any assessment. By our plan money i* left tn the hands of tho insured until needed tn pay death loes- •s, then a legal assessment is made on each policy holder according to age and amount of inauraiue carried. Kb e»h.. eFsssessment la called nntil at death oecnra In our company. By 1 plan we pay for the protection enjoyed In the past, while In other 4 panics you pi C et to get.' red or es ] opportunity Life la! you reject formation