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Cl)c Messenger. Enteitd at the postotticp as 2nd>olas8 matter. K ' WEDNESDAY.OCTOBER, 21. 1886. _ SUBSCRIPTION $2 00 p? The Kdcretleld Tragedy. EdgfIri^ld, S. C., Octobdr 9, 1885. To the Editor of the News and * v Courier: -; We find in your issue of the 7th inst. }i*. the following editorial: "The harrowini? nature of the recent ||?tragedy in Edgefield can hardly be better illustrated than by the fact that one vof the persons to be arrested as accomplices is the son of Uulbreath, the murdored man, while the affidavit on which the warrants of arrest are based was f:.V. Jiiade by the murdered man's own jj||% - brother." As counsel for the accused in the Culbreath-IIamniond tragedies, this gives us an opportunity to correct a luis nnr'nlinnvinn in tlin iiiiKlic tntnrl no tn , ? ~ VV p; the complicity of Memphis Culbreatl), a the son of O. T. Culbreath. J . The idea of his presence on the occasion of his father's taking oil' is naturally revolting. We state upon our personal and professional responsibility, from assurances received by us and which we believe, that he was not only I'/. not present,,but was in no sense a party tothe killing of his father, and had no knowledge of the transaction which led to his death. As to the other parties accused we do nnt Homn it tfw* ni'nrior timn nor thiu tlwi ? - ,v r,vt'v. v,,t,v ,iV1 %1,,? v,,vproper method to enter into their defence. We only ask that the public suspend judgment until a judicial investigation can be had. We feel that great injustice has been done in the hasty and intemperato criti-v cisma, made no doubt under a missapprehension of the true state of facts. O. Sheppard, M. C. Butler, Wm. T. (iary, 8. McG. Siinkins, J. L. Addison, J. C. Sheppard, [Special Dispatch to the News and Courier.] Chester, October 15.?The case of the State vs. D. K. Keid, charged with selling liquor without license, was tried yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. J. Hemphill and J. M. McNeil representing the defendant, the solicitor representing the State. The jurj\ after con siaering tne case ail last night, were unable to agree on a verdict. The testimony was conflicting, the witnesses for the State swearing to the purchase of liquor from the defendant or his clerk and tho witnesses for the defendant denyirtgthe gale of it Counsel for the defendant took the position that it was no violation of law to sell liquor in Chester. It was claimed that Judge Cothrau having ruled that Chapter 65 -of the General Statutes, containing the general liquor law had no application to Chester, the amendment of that chaptor by Act of the Legislature could not impose a fine where none existed before the amendment. The solicitor took the ground that without reference to.the amendment of Chapter 65 it was unlawful under that chapter as it stood before the amendment to sell liquor in the town of Chester. Judge Kershaw sustained the position of the solicitor. To the Pnbiic. [Edgefield Cbronicto.] It is due to the people of Kdgefield County to whom T am obligated for the confidence they have reposed in me in the past, and for the honors they have conferred upon me. that I should say that at the proper time I shall vindicate myself from the charge of crime recently preferred against roe. I only ask, and to this the humblest citizen of the county is fairly entitled, that the public suspend judgment until the matter can receive judical investigation, the result of which I patiently and confidently await. Iam in the hands of my counsel and therefore am not at liberty to say more at present only to assure my friends and the people of the county that when the truth shall have Iwim ?1 ? Ml " * * uvum aoi/ui utiuvuf niujf win unci notning to regret in my conduct. W. J. Talbkht. Edgefield, Oct. 13.1885. A Dog Story From Darlington* [From the Partington Vindicator.] Lisbon Township takes the cake for queer things. Mr. John N. Parnell, who lives in that township, informs us that about six months ago a puppy was born on his plate hating two heads, two tongues, four under-ja ws, three , eyes, six lees and two Thu . .r . WW 'Wif.HOI US prodigy, Mr. Pamell says, is still living and in good health, and is mnch sought after by fox huntors, and is the leader of the dogs in all the fox chases in. that section, having caught no less than sixteen foxes without any help. This dog has this advantage over others?paving two heat}** one on each end, ha can watch both ends-of the road at once. If the fox gots in the rear, all the dog reverie lever ?nd take fhe without ranking ?ny I Reunion of the Regulars. [Anderson Journal.] There will be a reunion of a portion of the sui vivors of the South Carolina Regular Brigade at Anderson, C. II. on Monday, November, '2nd (Saleday), at 11 o'clock a. in., and wo most earnestly invite all persons who at any time were connected with this brigade to be present. Comrades, be sure to come, bring your baskets and let us dine together and renew old affections. Vincent F. Mnrtin, \V. S. Cray, N. T. McCullough, I). M. Stevens,. A. 0. Norris, T. A. Watt. K. M. Ambrose, J. A. Kskow. S. Mcl>. Massey. The JLasli in Laurens. [Special Dispatch to the News and Courier.] Lavuens, October 15?\V. H. Workman and A. C. Workmai) will have a card in to-morrow's Herald, in which they give their version of the late whipping near Martin's Depot. They clnim that one of the negroes had circulated damaging reports about them ; that the negroes had threatened to murder them, and that the assaulted negroes had met for the unlawful purpose of arranging their plans. They express themselves as willing to give bail tor their appear um u at nit* iiv:ai tui iu ui uuuiv. r cvr ing about the matter docs not abate. A Place where Lawyers do not go. While a gentleman of town was passing a certain colored church of the county some time ago he stopped to listen to the preachcr for a few moments. Ho was exhorting his hearers to try and get to H \iven, and said the door was locked, and that no "ravenous beast or lawyer could enter." As the listener happened to belong to the latter class ho concludod to move on.? W inntboro' News. The Trustees of the Newberry Female Academy met the the 8th instant aud elected Miss Anna I. Latlian teacher in the Art Department in the academy. Miss Lathan is a daughter of Kev. Dr. Latban of Due West and was very highly recommended as a teacher.? JVetcbciTy Observer. Mr. Thos. P. Cothran has retired from the Abbeville Meshenubr, and the paper will be continued by Mess. Bonhara & Perrin. The Messexoeu is one of our best exchanges.?Anderson Intclliyencer.^ . Death of "Josh Billings. Montkhky, Oalm October 14.?A. W. Shaw, better known as Josh Billings, died here to-day of apoplexy. STOVES ?ARECheaper Than Ever. "yjiyrE ARE now selling good No. 7 Stoves, WITH 15 PIECES AND PIPE FOR $12.00. Better Grade NO. 7a, WITH 20 PIECES AND PIPE, FROM $17.00 to $20.00. . , Good No. 8s, with 15 pieces and pipe for $15.00. Better grades No. 8s, with 20 pieces and pipe from $15.00 to $25.00. All our SOVE8 have large ovens and the latest improvements. ji. W. Jbawson & (Jo. August 19, '8&. 128. m h. h. p. is i success FIR8T?It is good. SECOND?It is pleasant. THIRD?It is safe. > FOURTII? It does exactly what wo claim for it FIFTH?It is made by reliable parties. SIXTH?It has no equal. SEVENTH?It does not nauseate. EIGHTH?It doos not gripe. NINTH?It will cure you. TENTH?It is the beat Liver Medicine known, and costs only Fifty Cents a Bottle.. A Never Failing Prevention of Spring Sickness. WTLL INVIGORATE THE SYSTEM.. . .- , ' ' ' < ;?*<* ; Gives Tonefrto the Stomach. Keliefes Torpid Liver and removoe all exceaaWe bite from the system and impuritte* from the blood. Ha* been, tried br thousands in the past four years and found worthy the commendation of fttl. H. H. , P. on'y SO cenu per Bottle. BARRETT A JlcMASTER, Wholesale and Retail Drugglete, > ^ ' March lU-tt 58 ' ' . I * ' The Light Running New Home. THE New Home Machine has bocoma one o the most popular muchiucs now sold, and is rapidly supereeedinjr all other machines and attachment. It now takes the lead in sewing machines. Almost noiseless, simple and durable beyond all dispute by those that bare tried them. The New Home is unsurpassed in light running and leads the world as a family machine. Over two hundred of these New Home machines have been sold in Abbevile County in the pust two years. Th< 8elf-.sett.nifr Needle combined with all the latest improvements. Theso machines are Bold upon monthly payments nnd are within the reach of all in need of a Sewing Machinc. Payments made to suit the purchaser. You cannot afford to do without one of these machines when you can get it ou such easy terms. nmo one como all and see the New Home. You will buy uo other. For snlo by E. M. KKATON, Abbeville, 8. July 29th '85. 12mo. 118 Undertaking. Our Faohltikh akk Uxbukvabskd. TTrr ? l.._i 1 :_i . _ ni v |MC|miuu iw vuilUliL'b UUIIUI9 III S most satisfactory mnnner. AH modern Undertaking Appliance*. Competent management guaranteed. CGFFIIS, CASKETS And Full Line of BURIAL GOODS, Which ai;k Second to Xonk. Prices Reasonable. We aim to be Prompt Conaiderato and Reliable. Ilearae furnished on Application. uur jfuraiiure Department Iii replete with an unusually fiuu tine or goods. Call and sec us. J. R. LEAVKLL, Jit., Greenwood, S. C. 110 For Sale Cheap. f TWO TISE WELL FIXTURES. The best water raising intention of the dnv. Invaluable to farmers. A bargain. Apply at this office. ' tf. Aug. 12 1885. 123. J AS. G. BAILIE & SONS, IDIEJ^IjZEilR-S IUST Carpets, OU Cloths, Window Curtains and Shades. WALL PAPERS, BORDERS ANI> DADOES, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats &c 714 lillOAD STREET, Chronicle Huildinsr, ATTancTA an I Aiarcu 4, 'Ho-ly-5 UJtt Real Estate Agent. THE undersigned offers his Bcrrioes to the oitizens of Abbeville Countv as sgenfta the purchase and sate of Real Estate. Where no sale is made, the only oharge will be for advertising. Commission, one aud a half per cent, on all sales. J. T. Parka, Abbeville C. H? 8. C. FOR sale, in Ninety-Six Township, 429 Acres of Valuable Land, a part of the original Barrattvilie place. The land will be divided in two or three tracts, or sold as a whole. Public roads on two sides. ALSO, 33ft Acres, In Calhoan Township, half mile from Mt. Carmnl, immediately on the Savannah Valley Railroad. Timber enough can. be sold to par for the place. . . ALSO, 250 acre tract on the Mogely Ferry road, four miles from Abbeville, G. H. This is a good grain and cotton farm. A good opportunity to any one wanting a small place. DRY GOODS, ?ULKS, Satins, Velvets, Trimmings, Rm ?i*n oirouura, ?ew Markets, Jersey? ' B. Ml HADDON &00 j'aftaKflf' * ?** M E. BRUCE, | KUJtZJS OLD STAND, El Boot and Shoe Maker FIRST-CLASS work made and repaired at short notice. All kinds of work nnule. Ladies and Gents Kid Top Oaitors and La- m dies Button Gaitors. All work guaranteed. Best French Calf and Kid used. Terms? Strictly Cash. Feb 18-tf 10 j Millinery! Millinery! THE most extensive stock of Millinery can now be found at U. M HADDON X- CO.'S". I 1,'84-tf 27 t\ XKrCXSSBXO. j Tie Music House of tie South I REMOVES October lat, to Kahr'a Beautiful I Building, nearly opposite llie Old Stand. The superior ndvantaRO of this location will bo appreciated bpr everv one, and, with uicruuueu laciiiiics, w. U. UUfil^hU^ X UU will be enabled to furnish the Finst PIANOS AND ORGANS Manufactured at Lowest Possible Prices. The Music House of He South ^ Guarantee to duplicate Prices in Northern I cities, savitip to the purchaser nil freight A nnd insurance, besides supplying Stool aud Cover. Shipped to any point iu the "I South. / JL Musical Merchandise and Instruments of J every description. Sheet Music and Music Books. 1 im** T.l A n_Li?? iuti iiitmsi ruuucauons t A1 Orders filled on day of recenption. Ar Write for Catalogue, Prices, Discounts and A easy teru.a of pay ment. He C. O. ROBINSON & CO. ir>< \ 840 Broad St., Augusta, Ga. ^ Oct. 30, '85-tf 135 Pr - ? A Fashionable Clothing, a 14 1 _ 1 V' MX large stock of Clothing for men, youths ana boys for Fall and Winter is the largest and most complete assortment of garments I have ever carried. I havo the current styles of one, two and three button Cutaways in worsted, plain and faucy whipcord in all (he prevailing colors, such suits na Double and Single breasted sqaure cut, also with round corners. The make, tit, and trimming of the garments aro eqnal to q any custom made garment. Now if you desire a tailor made suit send iu your order m \ while the stock is fresh and the sizes are not "V broken. For information I give you the directions as follows : For coat and vest give 1 breast measure and pants waist measure and the inside seam of pants to the heel of shoe. For children and boyB give their age, * whether large or small at their ago. /J The boys and children's department are full of choice suits for the little ones in all styles, prices and quantities, knee pni.ts suits from 4 years to It veara and 1' ng pants suits from 12 years to 17~yoars. Youth's and t men's from 32 breast to 50 inches. I am able u.jj with this stock to lit any ordinary size man or an extra size for stout men. Gents furnishing goods of every description, al*n a I ennplete lino of neckwear in all grades and | prices. An elegant line of soft and stiff hats < ofi variety and style. The new full style | Urnadway Silk Hat and cassimere. Now is the time to send in your order which will rc| ceivo prompt attention if entrusted to my , care. Heaueotfully, i M.L.KMARD, [ SeDt. 30. '85. tf flrti.TTMrn*. ft f! ~134 toialJMi. NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Board of County Com* missioners for Abbeville County will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd. 1885. AH persons holding bills, accounts or demanda against said County, to the Board of County Oommiasionera at special meeting during the year, are hereby required to depoait the same 135 duly proveed, with the Clerk of the Board on or before the first day of November next so that they may be examined and ordered to be paid, at the annual meeting. JO KLUGH, Olerk B C C. Oot 7 1886, 4t j .. >,, . ' For Rent. 1 THE undersigned offers for rent a plata- 1 tion (the Hoiith place), with all convenient ;onthouaeg. within three miles of T Sivannnh Valley R. R. A fipe small grain con and cotton place. "For particnlars apply to plvj Cltnkscal??. V ? Offl Sep. IB, '8* V W. 0. SHERARLV. ft ' ' IMS Firs At a nisi<:villi:, tub Two Performances. Doors oj Mi ike World's Create: O GENUINE DESKIIT 1'OIIX, IN Mmawwano????I ? m i i w. w. 3MT3E2 c<?lossa: -Ci-cuses-4 i -HDSEUfi-1 1 "BICYCLE AND It C KPPKilTS' GALLERY OF W ARAB AXl> EXHIBITION INCLUDING THE FOLLOWl> double Circus Company. Theatre with a portable stage. % I the Presidents in wax. 1 enormous menagerie. \ encyclopedia of races. museum of living wonders, presentations of all nations. ax statues of noted men. r* j:..*: ,:?i?i r J uintiii^uiiMIUU ^cnuniKTS. human fly. genuine perfoming Arabs. esident Arthur in wax. female snake-charmer. eneh Aerial bicycle-rftters. iglish equestrians anil athletes. Circus troupe of lady artists. acts by lady performers. >ne but bare back riders. io world's champion leapers. its simultaneously in the ring. sAvliu the Phantom lady. moral Grant in wax. notley agile clowns. jxico and tho Mexicans. inical trained donkeys. tie and cunnig ponies. ained animals of every kind. SE HORSE BLONDIN | [VING TWO HEADED C01 And 6,000 Features Impo See the I'rlncely l*rocessii Admission, 75 cents. Childrc Reserved, Cushioned, Opera C Will also I Newberry, Thursday October 22. I t. 14, '85 m JOEL SI ^RE n;i*r offering for sale a Complete and Stock of morchaodiBU for Fall and Winter th * Well -Selected, Seaso ?ooda containing Many Ileal bargain*. 1 in their Winter supplies* can not onlr got \ KABONAHE PRICES. IXA. Our line of hats cannot bn surpassed. SHG ' - ? .; r ; , Our stock of iSlioes is very large, ladies, i Our lino of ready made clothing is always i see. Ox*ess Always in stook a complete line of standi DRY <? Twilled T^hite, Red and Bine Flannels. I Proof Goods all prices. Blankets, Robes ings, Hosier?, Ac. These goods are aji v them. October 7, '84. tw I JL VJL KJWXV* * ' . *>" ' 'V. ' OFFER for sale, at low fignres, on Sale- '' day In Jnly, the following property: Fire-horse power Upright Engine. Farqnhar Thresher, he abore property, i? considered in good dition, and may be honght very Tow by e ping to the undersigned at the M*bb*nok? oe. JA8, R.jfPEUttl^T. [?\y 6,1885-tf 80 ' ' '. \ '? ?v \ . >. * ?'wi wamrtt m'.nn TJL* ".i.TPJaar j j'i uargrj * fjrijgm..; 1 Wiilei. sr>AY ocro/tnn, 27. ;i-ii >it I o'clock tunl 7 o'clock. st WoMeh here Assemble! IDOUIN ARABS, HFiN'OMKNAL ATHLETE. >qo Mexico a | I l?e MEXICAN^ L SHOWS 2-Menageries-2 I - THE A VHP. -1 >L It Elt-SKA ting -i COLLEGE. A AX STATUARY 1 MEXICAN -| and It ACES. -* Id ASTONISHING PACTS : Nothing indentified with the past. The present a revelation. W. H. Vanilerbilt in wax. "Samson'' the giant elephant. 500 specimens of the snake tribe. The largest tents ever used. A drove of desert catuels. Tattooed South Sea savages. A herd of performing elephants. Reason-gifted trick stallions. Arabian athletes and gymnasts.' Giant Australian kangaroos. Jay Gould, the monopolist, in wax. A Knft'. 1?v ?f?wu numc VU1II IV* The mammoth Kansas ox. Giant omues and ostriches. Guiteau, the assassin, in wax. Menagerie of trained animals. Many hands of music. Dens of performing beaHts. Grotesque profession sights. Great street parade. Teams of elephants in harness. 9 Titan tic tableau cars. A monster steam orchestrion! Many Mechanico Automatic Figures. Groups of dancing dummies. That walks a tight rope twentv .feet id the uir. 2 hca<l?. 4 eyes. 4 horns. 1 \ mouth*. ssible to here Catalogue. >ti and Out-lMtor Sightn. >n under ten years. 50 cents. !hairs, at a slight Advance. Exhibit at Uelton, Wednesday October 28. [ITH & SON Magniflcient uses. Their various departments are filled naMe and Attractive 'hey keep everything, and persona wishing to arhat they wuiit, bat the best of it, and at TS. ?ss. nisses, gonts, boys and obildron al! compioM. ECXXtiTG*. large this season. We can suit you. Come and ahoods. ard and Fashionable Dress Goods. >resa Flannels, Flannel Cloaking!,' Water >, Counterpanes, Bleached and Brown <Sbeet-ery cheap and jou would do well to ozaarine V.J. SMITH & SON. 1 HATE REMOTE!) TO THE ww **._ V-? ? J new aiore on me corner i?j aoder the net* hotel. When Jrtm come to-' "s^^.V/^QUAKrES A TII0MA8. V' 87 WmM