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Local and Special. Desportes & Edru:nd.i. See notice in another coliun a,f tlhi im neuse dry goods e-tablishnent it Columbia and send to them for samples :a id prices, and we are sure von will b< Ileased and will save uony by giving them your order-. Diamond Easter Dyes. Each package contains four colors and will dye si dozen eggs. Buy a package at once and get a beautiful Easter Card for nothin at ROBERTSON'S DRUG STORE. ''Evils of the Tongue." Rev. C. P. Scott, of the Baptisl Church, will fili his pulpit on next Sun day, morning and night. At night, in conipliaiice with repeated request;, he will preach on the "Evils of th< Tongue." We tiust he awill have t large congregation to hear this discours< at night. We have just received a beautiful as sortment of "Pads," "Box Stationery,' Blank Books' etc. at IuLNT S BooK STORE. Easter Decorations. The Luthera:i and Episcopal Chtrche: will be appropriately decorated for the Easter service on Sunday. There i ll be lay reading in the Episcopal Church next Sunday by Capt. N. B. MaZpck, and on the Sunday following the regula: Easter service by the rector, Rev. Mr. Hanckel. -sExamination of Teachers. School Commissioner Sale held an ex amination o . last Saturday of applicants for teachers in the public schools of this county. There were fourteen appli cants-six whites and eight colored. The Board of Examiners have not yet completed their examination of the pa pers and we are, therefore, unable tc give the result. Bill Pads, Letter Pade, &c., &c., at J. W. Chapman's. 3-1f-tf. Nice lot Easter Cards at J. W. Chap mans. 3-IG-tf. Helena Happenings. Messrs. I. D. and J. D. Shockley haye improved thei premises-the former by a neat fence around his flower yard and the latter by having a well dug at hi: back-door steps. A rabid dog was killed on last Sunday by Mr. Wistar Swindler near Mr. J. C. Perry's place, after several dogs and a cow had been bitten. The dogs that were bitten have been killed and the cow has been put up. They all belonged to Mr. J. C. Perry. Hunt's Bookstore kee ps the largest stoeli of small an d family bibles, gospel hymmi and all kinds of song books in tihe city. -Give them your order. 9-22 If you wish a Writing Desk, Worl Box, Odor Case, Dressing Case, Satchel. Scrap Book, Card Case, or any kind o; Toy Book or standard work call al Hunt's 9 22 A large sup)ply of school books just received at Hunt's Bookstore. 9-22 An Erroneous Impression. Some one from Newberry, it is said has gone forth and said that Newberr3 could not, and did not want to entertait the State Convention of the Y. M1. C. A This is a mistake, to put it in its milCles form, and we are unable to (irine npot what ground any one could have pul ount such a rumlor. Newberry has enter d t ainied larger' bodies than this one an< she is amplhy able to entertain tile de gates to the State Convention of th< Y. M1. C. A., and( will do so with a gen erous hiospitaltr. A Commliittee 0 arrangements has been appointed an' will see to all necessatry arrangements The delegates can feel assured that th(i will receive a warm wel&ome in th< homes of our people who always taike (deep interest ini al1 good things. Mr. H. E. Bergen, the newv tailor nex to post offlee, has received a full line o samples of French, English and Scotel Suiigs and Pant's Patterns for Spring and Summner wear, an<d will make suit: to order at from $26 to $40. Pants fron $8 to $14. Fit and wvornmnship guar a'nteed. 2-2-t f If you wish school books, slates, schoo beags, school stationery, &c., at rocl bottom prices, call at IIunt's Book-tore Go to J. W. Chiapman's for' Schoo Books. 3-1G-tf. Writing Paper, good and cheap, ait J W. Chapman's. 3-lG-t f. Funeral Services of JSohn I. Jones. hImrediately aft"r the death o Johnnic Jones on last Sa't.uday morniing his body was moved to the residhence o his father, and the fr'neral services(* wer< held at the house on Sunday afternoon It wvas one of the largest funierals w< have ev'er seen in Newberry, thus show ing the high e'steemi in which the de ceased was held by out people, who de sired to pay the last sald tributle to th memory of a noble young man, premna turely cut down. The fuieral service were conducte:d by Rev. E. P.~ McClin toek assisted by Rev. C. 1'. Scott. Th following gentlemeni a't.-d as pal bearers :W. H. lluu t,jr., J1. A . Burton R. D. Wright, J. P. lKi:arh, E. II. Auth S. A. Boozer, J. M1. Kin~ard, 1D. 0. Her bert, Richard WXearn, a'mi Silas .J McCaughrin. The remains were lai< to rest in Rosemnont C'emetery to awai the resurrectioni morn. A Suceeful Newberrian in Atlantm A few dayvs ago~ we made mention o the remarkable success of Foot's trun1 factory anid the proprietor's intendlei removal to more capaciouis quarter5 We now learn that the factory alonei removed, and tihat Mr. Foot wvill run tw' plhaces, retainuing his retail departmen at his old stand, 31 Whitehall street, an< manufacturing in tihe building Nos. 2 and 22 Decatur street. Mr. Foot's mov gives him much improved facilities, an he will now do a more extensive bus ness than ever, Hie has the exclusiv control for this territory of the celebrate Michelson revolving trunk roller. witlt out which no trunk is complete. W bespeak for him cotinued success an a growing pat ronage. He is a man c sterling bus5iness qualities and one wit whom the public can yhtee implicit cot lh.i... :.. hisE re.r.-en t an5.. t!fan T111F. SECOND ACT IN TillE TERM- c. BLE TRAGEDY. t The Coroner's Inquest--George .John- h stone Admitted to Bail. T - - J< On last Saturday morning at 3 o'clock st John B. Jones d:ed from the eflects of a lc wound received in the shoo:ing affray in m Justice Blease's office on the previous cc Saturday betweenhimselfandJohnstone. Jt Immnediately after the death the Coroner is was notified, an- summoned a jury and af he'.d an inquest. Below we give the jury se of inquest, the evidence in full as taken before the Coroner. and the tinding of he the jury : sl CORONER'S JURY. J( Robert H. Wright, Foreman, Jaimtes w N. Martin. Samuel P. Boozer, Robert L. vt Mecaught in, George McWhirter, Aleck hi Singleton. Burr F. Goggans, J. 0. Peo- tl: pies. James F. To id, I. Newton Gary, st Thomas Cook, Chas. J Purcell, Jetl'. E. p( Brown, J A. Burton. al EVI)ENCE BEF'OLE TIlE CoONER. hi Pinckney Bradley-live in New berry, J( am policemnan. Col. John B. .Jones was s: ahot last Saturday, 26th March, in the m office of Trial Justice Blease by Col. at Geo. Johmstone. I saw him point pistol of towards Jones, heard report, haven't at s'"en Jones since, saw blood on his n< clothes. liaven't seent Jones to-day. di Jone, shot at Johnstone before John- s1 stone .shot, heard words between parties, Johnstone had been speaking to Judge of Blease, these gents were attorneys. Jones arose and said counsel claimed this a court of recoid, Johnstone said he ii not, Jones said, am speaking to the A Court and wi;hed to know if Court would T hear, Judge said yes, and told Johnstone B not to interrupt Jones, Jones said, no d: interruption, that lie considered the j source. Johttstonte said i; insolent pup- b< py would go out of court and repeat that, and Jones immedi:ately fired. Jones shot Johnstone in ear, several shots, ,. don't know how many. Johnstone shot t three time that I saw, some one prevent- at ed. I did, and Mr. Geo. B. Cromer, May- J or of our town, ball5 hit Cromer in two different places, looked as if it was done by bullet, Crom-r was there, not posi- o tive that I saw any one else at close. tl Alfred Crotwell, Dave Wadford and others were in room when shooting be gan. E. P. BRADLEY. James A. Cofield sworn: Live in New berry. in office of Trial Justice Blease last Saturday when difieulty occurred, saw Jones shoot at Johnstone, I left, did not see Johnstone shoot, two shots S fired, don't know who shot second, at Jones went to address Court . ' said: st other side admitted this a court o, record, B Johnstone sail did not, Jones said I if am addressing Court, Johnstone said so am I, Jones looked out of window and al asked Court if he would hear, and Court st asked Johnstone not to interrupt Jones. ( Jones made some remarks and wound 1 up by saying I consider source. John stone, excited, rose and called Jones in- ~ solent puppy and said if he would repeat e: that out of court, and Jones fired. Johnm- sl stone did not hatve hand in pocket when J he rose. JAMES A. COFIELD. Jos. S. Reid sworn says : Live in New berry, in towvn last Saturday 2Gth March, seen difficulty between Jones and John stone, in oflice of Mr. Blease, Johnstone was making some remarks, Jenes got up1 B to reply and remarked that he was ad- tI dressing the Court, I could not repeat J, what Jones said. Johnstone said if the 24 impertinent will repeat that outside I _ will slap his jaws or face, I don't remnem- r< ber the word puppy. .I didn't see Jones a: draw wenpon, first I saw of his weapon y, it was pointed towards Johnstonre, John- fi stone arose and Jones fired lirst, 1ecould t! not say who tired afterwards. I did not see Johnstonre with pistol in otlice, I lleft., officee after Jones and Johnstone were ,a carried out, I heard Jones wats (lead, Ii dion't know, havenit seen Jones siuce, I f, heard hinm say Ihe was shot through. I seen no one else with pistol, I seen no al wound, I suppose Jones was shot by one h who was opposing. J. S. REID. d James K. Gilder sworn, says : Read - a certificate, "Thi, is to certify that Mr. J. B. Jones came to his death from the effects of a gunshot wound, tIhe ball en tering left side of chest between sixth and sev:enth ribe, and p:assinlg through the cody came out on right side between the ten h and eleventh ribs. "JAs. K. GILDER, M. D. -"Newberry, S. C., April 2nd, 1887. E. P. B:adle y recalle d: Jones fired a first, niot positive who lired second or third, saw John-tone lire at Jones, don't know that shot hit Jones, no one else tired but Jones and Johnstone. E. P. BRtAILEY'. FIND)ING OF THE JURtY.a "The jurors aforesaid upon their oaths t aforesaid do say that the said John B. Jones died on the 2nd day ~of April, A. t D., 1887, from the effects of a pistolshot - wound inflicted by the hands of George c Johnstone on M1arch :N, 1887, in the Ih towna of Newherry, County of New berry, j State of South Carol inam, against the b) peace and dignity of the said State.'' TiHl. AFFID)AVITS UPON WHiICH ItAIL a WAS ORANTEID. Inm.diately after the~ jury brought in a their tinding, a warrant was issued for ti George .John tone anid lie was put uinder J arre'st. In the afternoon, in company G with Sheriff' W. W. Riser', and two of his s attorneys, T. .J. Pope andl 0. L. Schum- ri p..rt, Johnmst one was~ t::ken to Union, by J way of Sp'artanburg, to apply' for bail 3 before Jmo!ge Wallace. We give below the atiidavits wich were obtained byv J Johinstone andl submiitted to Judge r W~atllace, and upon the reading o'f w~hiich i e le granited bail in the stun of $1,50.. A.FAVIT ('F GEORGE* B. ('RoMERt. t Pecrsonally appears George B. Croiner, ti wvho being duly sworn, says: That he w as Ipresent when thre shooting atl'zay occur- e red bet ween George Johnrstone and John * B 1. .Jo:ne, in thre otlice of Tiriail Just ice P IIenry H. Blease, on thre ;th~ day of a M1arch, 1887; that the said .John B. Jones ti had begun the closing argumnent on amo- C tioni which had been argued alreadly by M. i IA. Carlisle, this a iiant and George John )st one, in the orIderliamed,when lie, Jones said: "I believe, if thre court please, counsel for the defence" (George John stone and thre afliant being counsel for 3 the defense in the case) "admit that this ti is a court of record." George Johinstone v then said : "'No, if the Court please, l< we do not admit that, for the Statutes 5 expressly say that it is not a Coturt of 3 frecord." Jones, showing annoyance, sa5:id, 'I wvas drsigm remnarks to e the Court, I wasn't paying any atten- J tion to anybody else." George John- I stne cill eking from his ehair. said: 11 mnd I was addres-ing my remarks .to e Court." Jones, still showing an-I >yance, sail abruptly : "Will the Court ( ar my argument?" Whereupon the v .ial Justice said : "Yes, go on Mr. < mues; doi't interrupt him Mr. John )ne." Jones then said contemptuous- c : 'Oh, he cau't confuse mte (or throw t e off) I don't notice anything that mes from such a source." George n hnstone, rising. retorted : "If the in lting puppy will repeat that-." This - tiant failed to catch the rest of the ( utence, for as soon as the word "pup was spoken Jones quickly drew and ( 'eled his pistol. As he did so afliant n rang directly between Johnstone and nes, who were about six feet apart, 1 ith his back to Johnstone, and eudea- c red to seize Jones' wrist to prevent I mn from firing, but Jones fired just as is afliant caught at his hand. John one had made no effort to draw a wea mo when this afliant sprang to his feet, id it was a physical impossibility for m to draw a pistol by the time that mes fired the first shot. George John o:e's interruption of Mr. Jones' argn ent was made in what appeared to this Blant to be a legitimate way, and none Johnstone's remarks appeared to afti- P it ofTenive or calculated to give an >vance until Mr. Jones said that hl i tli't notice anything that came from I ch a source. GEORGE B. CitoMEt. Sworn to before me this the 2nd day I April, 1887. Y. J. POPE, [L.S.] I N. P. OF S. C. AEFIDAVIT OF JAMES A. COFIELD. Personally appeared before me, James . Cofield, who being duly sworn says: 'at a t the shooting affray between John Jones and George Johnstone, on Satur i the 26th March ult., that John B. es distinctly drew and tired his pistol fore George Johnston' ever drew his stol, and that George Jolnstone did )t have 'is hand about his pocket hen he rose up, nor did he attempt to aw until after Jones pointed his pistol him, and that the act of George hnstone in drawing and firing was ab lutely and imperiously necessary to ve his own life, and if this is not a case self defence, there can be no such ing as self defence. JAMIS:s A. COFII:LD. Sworn to before me 2nd April 1887, JAMES F. KILGORE, [L. S.] N. P. of S. C. AFFIDAVIT OF JOS. S. REID. Personally appeared before me, Joseph Reid, w ho being sworn says: That th encounter between George John one and John B. Jones, in Trial Justice lease's office, on Saturday 20th March 8S7, that t .e firing between the said vo parties had entirely ceased before ty perso:n reached Mr. Johnstone's de, or in other words, Mr. Johnstone tit firing before any one reached him. eponeint further says, that he does not e how it would have been possible for corge Johnstone to have saved his life, ceept by acting as he did; that is, ooting his oppone.t Col. John B. >nes5. Jos. S. R EID. Sworn to before mne 2nd of April, 1887, -JA31Es F. KILGORE, [L. S.] N. P. of S. C. AFFIDAVIT OF E. P. BRADLEY. Personally came before me, E. 1P. radley, who being sworn says: That at te socting affray between Col. Jno. B. >nes5 and Col. Geo. Johnstone, on the ith March, 1887, in Mr. Blease's office -deponent was the first person who ached Johnstonie's side, and that was ter both p)arties had emptied their stols-that no one stopped Johnistone on firing unless he stopped because s deponent took hold of him. Deponent further says : 'That the aoing by Johinstone wa absolutely cessary in order to pireserve his own fe, and that it wa an act in self-de' neec i'f there ever waa one, That he saw Johnstone when he was ruk by the ball in the groin, and that fell toward the Iloor, but caught and dn't quite fall prostrate. B. P. BRADLEY.. Sworn to before me, 2nd April, 1887. JAMEs F. K TLGORE, [L. S.] N. P. of S. C. AFFIDAVIT OF~ S. P. EAIRD. P~ersonally camne Spencer P. Baird, ho after being duly sworn, deposes and tys : That he was born and brought p in the County and State aforesaid, ad that he is now about forty-nine ears of age : That on thme 20th (lay of arch, A. D., 1887, he with others was the court room of IIenry II. Blease sq.. as Trial Jumstice in the town of ewberry, in the County and State nrsaid when the action ofi one Coram Plaitiff aigainst Reeves aLs Defendant, e plaintiff being represented by :esss. M. A. Carlisle and Jno. B. Jones, e Defendant being represented by essrs. Geo. Johnstone and Geo. B1. roer, was being tried : That at the earing sonme words passed between Mr. no. B. Jones and Mr. Geo. Johnstone, at this deponent cannot recall said -ord.s except he heard Mr. Jones speak grily to Johnstone and that he heard r. Geo. Johnistone use sonme such words s"puIppy" and "if you repeat," and tereupon immediately Mr. Jno. B. 11nes dIrew and pointed his pistol at Mr. eo. Johnstone and lired-that ball ~riking Mr. Geo. Johnstone about the ht breechss poeket, knoeking Mr. hnstone to his kniee, and thereupon r. Jno. B. Jones tired a sendI shot efore Mr. Johnstone fired at all. Tfhat second ball Mr. Jones fired ait Mr. ohnustone wvent through his (.Johnst one) ght ear: Tnit then Mr. Johinstone red his first shot : That both or said >batants tired till both their pistols ere emtpty : That Mr. Johnistone placed i pistol lie hadl emptied on the desk of e Trial Justice, and then (drew another istol, but did not use it at allh, as I iought-be saw Mr. Jones had emptied very hamnber of his pistol and was ounded : That no one stopped Mr. hnstone from shooting the second itol-he. stopped of his own accord: d that this deponent verily says tat it was absolutely necessary for sauid -co. Jothnstone to shoot in order to save is life or himself from great bodily arm. 5. 1'. BAIRD. Sworn to befere me,. 2nd April, 1887. Y. J. POPE, N. P. of S. C. Jontone returned to Newberry on [onda afternooon and inmediately led his bond with the Clerk of Cour t -ith the following sureties and wvas re rased : Alan Johnstone, J. M. Johni Lone, R. L. McCaughrin, George fcWhirter, and J. N. Martin. The trial will be had at our July term ithe court on the charge of murder. ohsone will be defended by Y. J. rhe Openin: Prograrsne Of the S:ate Convention of the Y. M. A., which meets here i:ext Thursday, Vill.be in charge of the Newberry Asso iation, antI is as follows: Addres, of welcome on the part of the itizens by the Mavor, George B. Cro aer. Address of welcome on the p:irt of the iinisters by Rev. C. P. Scott. Address of welcome on the partof the 'awberry Y. M. C. A. by President ;eorge S. Mower. Address of welcome on the part of the ;ollege Y. M. C. A. by President Sid ev T. Ri.er. These addres,es will be responded to 'y members of the convention. The ex reises, as elsewhere annonneed, will be eld in the Baptist Church. "Joy and Gladness" (songs used by he Evangelist Leitch and Marshall at ILNT's BooK STORE. itizens Meeting-The Present Coun ei1 Renominated. In pursuance to the call of the Mayor, eo. B. Cromer, the citizens of New erry assembled in the Opera House pril 1st, ISS7, at 5 o'clock, for the pur ose of nominating a Mayor and four Udermnen. The meeting was organized y calling Gen. Y. J. Pope to the chair. . Y. Leavell was made secretary. On atiou of Col. R. L. McCanghrin the resent Mavor and Council were un:ani ionsly renominated, as follows: George B. Cromer, Mayor. B. U. Cline, George McWhirter, B. F. <oggans and Eduard Scholtz, Alder aen. Oin motion of Col. O. L. Scihumpeirt it was agreed to meet again April Sth, at o'clock, at which time a resolution vill be offered to make the Mtayor a shl ried officer, in the sum of three hun red dollars. On motion of Col. W. T. Tarrant the aceting adjourned. Y. J. POPE, Chairman. R. Y. LEAVELL, Secretary. >elinquent Land Sales. The Treasurer made the following de inquent land sales on last Monday. lost of it was forfeited to the State, and n some cases it is thought there is a ouble entry. But even then the list is -ery small: TOWNSIIP NO. 2. Ann W. Beam, 50 acres; forfeited to ;tate. Malviua Evans, 57 acres and one )uilding; tax paid by Wim. Zobel for even-eighths of the whole. P. Butler Sligh, 73 acres and one )uilding; forfeited to State. Caroline 31. Sondley, 514 acres and wo buildings; tax paid by D. Hipp & Jo. for seven-eighths of the whole. TOWNSHIIP NO. 3. Wilhall B. Chaplin, OO acres; for eited to State. Thos. B. Jeter, 75 acres and four uildings; forfeited to State. TOWNSIIIP' No. .5. J. Newton Martin, 80 acres; forfeited o State. TOWNSU IP NO. 7. C. L. Fuller, 392 acres; forfeited to state. TOWNSHIP NO. 10. Miriam Livingston, h18 acre;: forfeited to State. Mrs. Willie Cromer, 30 :acres; for ~eitd to State. Don't fail to buy ",Joy~ and Gladnues<, songs used by Leitcha and Marshall) at IlUNT's BOOK STOnE. neetinag or Y. 3!. C. A. A mecetinig of thc Newberry Young Mc's -Christian Association was held in :he Baptist Churcb on last Thursday ight. The onldy business of importane transated was the election of delieg:ites o the State Convention to be held! in ewberry next week. The following were elected delegrat..s and alternates: W. i. Hlut. jr., J. M. Kinard, A. C. Jones, J. -A. Burton, C.~P. Scott, W. W. Eodges, R. 11. Wearn, J. P. Kinard, L. W. Jones andl George S. Mower. Alter. nates: J. S Carwvile, I. H. Hunt, J. W. Chapmain, IR. Y. Leavell, C. C. Me Whirter, F. L. Bynum, P. G. Ellesor, G. G. Sale, R. 11. Wright and C. L. Blease. Rey. C. P. Scott, pa.stor Baptist Chrch, offered thle use of that chunrch i a suitable place to hold the State Convention, and it iw as accepted. The association at Newherry College have not yet elected delegates to the State Convention. L. W. Jones, W. H. Hnt, jr., R1. Y. Leavell, G. G. Sale and W. W. H1odges rom the Newberry. Association and Clade Rast, 31. 31. Kinard, S. T. Riser and H. F. Sheely from the College Asso t-iation, are a committee of arrangements to sec~ure homes for the delegates and make necessary arrangements for the~ State Convention. A meeting of the Ne-wberry Associa tion will be held in the Baptist Church: an Tuesday night. It is desired] that all the members attend this meeting as there will be further business before ihe As oci:ationa in regard to arrangements for State Convention, and so on. Go to hUNT's BooK STORE, for ".Joy and Gladness," (songs used by Leitch: and Marshall.) A good second-hand one-hors' spring wagon, suitable for farm and family use, for sale cheap.TEOOESEI. 323t. DISORDERED BLOOD 1s one of the physical ailments that afi'et old and young alike. No one can claim exemption on account of age or sex. To procure the remedy most needed has been the aim for years at the Blood Balm Co. W. E. PELHAM, Druggist, 2-16-At. Sole Agent. OLD SORES Are to be dreaded, whether aetual or tiurative. B. B. B. dries them up by its all healing qualities; regenerates the blood, renews the vigor of life, and makes one feel that he is young again. It is a wonderful remedy and has been doing most excellent work everywhere. Only $! a bot tle, at Pelha's. 2-10-4t. For blank books, compo-ition and ex erise books, pocket memorandums and acount books of all kinds, call onl Hunt' Bookstore. 9-22 If You Want a Good Article Of PLUG TOBACCO, ask your dealer for "Old Rip." E Art Cheniilles and Arasenes at J. W. Chapman's. Various and All About. To-morrow is Good Friday. The crowd in town on Monday was snall for salesdav. Remtember the town election next Tue_day. e There are a few more than one thous anrd conviets in the State PenItentiary. This is a very wild and extravagant assertion. You had better draw in your lines a little. There was a light fall of sleet and snow here on last Friday morning, and a heavy frost on Saturday. We venture the assertion that no law ver within the bounds of this Judicial Circuit carries a concealed weapon into the court room.-Jfarion Star. The Master made only one sale on Monday, in the case of Metts vs. Metts, 7S acres were bought by G. G. DeWalt for $905. The South Carolina Presbytery meets at Troy, in Abbeville County, on to morrow evv...ng. Rev. J. S. Cosby will attend, also Mr. R. L. McCaughrin as delegate from the Presbyterian Church here. Remember the citizens meeting to morrow afternoon and attend, as it is a matter of importance to every citizen. If you are opposed to paying the Mayor, go out and let it be known, and don't grumble about it after it is carried. If you favor it, attend and give the meet- c ing your encouragement. Persona!. t Miss Lizzie Kibler is visiting at Pros perity. t Rev. J. Iawkin=, D.D., was in town r on Monday. Dr. James McIntosh returned from s Florida on last Thursday. a Mr. Wallace A. Cline has been quite sick for the past few days. t Mrs. L. J. Jones left on Monday for a - visit to her daughter in Abbeville. r Capt. J. II. Brooks. of Edgefield, has I been in town several days during the c week. Mrs. John C. Evans and Miss Annie ' Evans, of Cheraw, are visiting Mr. R. Y. Leavell's family. t Mr. S. J. Wooten leaves to-day for a short visit to Augusta. le will return the first of next week. Rev. W. Iayne Leavell will preach in the Methodist Church to-morrow night, and Sunday morning in the Presbyte rian Churc-h. Jacob Ehrhardt and wife came up on yesterday in response to a telegram from Mr. W. A. Cline, the father of Mrs. t Ehrhardt, who is quite sick. J. B. O'Neall Holloway, EQq., of Orangaburg, is in town and paid our sanctum a pleasant call. He says he has planted a big corn crop. Rev. A. M. Sale, who has been on a visit to his father, Dr. T. A. Sale, at this place for some time, left on Monday for Oxfor d, Niss., where he takes charge of a church. Mr. L. C. Angel, of Florida, is on a vi4it to friends in New'erry. lie was1 for several years the tel.sgraph operator at this pl:ice. Dr. W. E. Pelham left for Asheville last week. Hie has an interest in a large drug business at that place and will spend his summer there. His family will go soon. Rev. Junius B. Fox will couduct Eas ter services in the Lutheran Church, p)reachling on Fridaty morning and also on Sunday. 1'rof. A. G. Voigt will go to Lexington and assist Rev. Rahn. Mr. John WV. Earheardt, jr., took a trip to Clinton last Friday, to see-4Ex. tremes"--a drama presentedl on the stage there that night by the Clinton Amateurs. Col. W. TI. Tarrant left Newberry onl Mon:day for the North. He wvent by waty o.f B3atesburg, at wich place he was joined on Tuesdaiy by a pleasant companion. WVe ext end our congratula tionls. Trial Ju<tice Blease huas not returned from Charleston and will not probably tefore next week. In the meantime .Just ice Catupbell, of Jalapa, has been in the cit.y e~very day and will i,sue any papler that may be needed from a Trial Justice. R1ev. William Hayne Leavell is on a vi.At to his father, Col. J. R1. Leavell. Mr. Leavell has, for several years, been preacehinig to a large congregation in the city of Boston. He preached in the Baptist Chureh at. this place last Sunday night. HIe is tineC looking, eloquent and impassionedl, and has won for himself quite a reputation as a pulpit orator. Newberry should feel a julst pride inl her gifted son. For the H EHALD AND xEws A VIst to clinton. It was my good fortune on last Friday evening to visit the quiet anid pleasant village of Clinton. I was influencedl to go at that plarticular time by the induce ment offered for a delightful time in the production of "Extremes," and by other attractions. The drama was well-ren dlere d. The ladies deserve special praise for acting thleir part so well. Mr. Tom Scott makes a good "country boy," anld should always have his "dumplings."' Hie "takes the cake" and oughlt to take the stage. Mr. J. F. Jacobs also acts well. A pleasing feature of the eve ning was the sweet mulhsiC by Miss Florence Jacobs anud Mr. R. R. Blakely. Clinton is progressing. She has a brass band, a strinlged band and will soon have a newspaper--the Enterprie. Three things that will make a town livelv. The Irby House is the place at which to register when visiting Clinton. Dr. Irby knows how to keep a hotel. lie furnishes a rich table and is liberal in hlis charges. I imagine, in fact I know I would like to live at Clinton. It is a healthy, so cial, church-going community, whlere sobriety and morality .dwell and exert their purifying influence. I believe of alt the'places in the State it is the very place for the Thornwell Orphanage. There are other attractions thlat draw a visit to Clinton, and to which I would like to allude, but there is a limit to my time and space. JOHN. P. S.-l will only add that I am glamd those who believe in "Aigns''-nmovable signs--paid attention to them instead of to "certain gates" during my last visit. TNOA PROSPERITY. The union meetings here are still in rogress andl will continue throngh the eek. The services are well attended; specially at night, and much interest is eing manifested. It was quite a pleasure to see our old iend, Uncle Davie Rikard. on our treets again a few days ago. His health ufliciently improved to enable him to )ok after his business interests again. On Mond 1y night we were greeted ith the presence of the Rev. "Pet" oyd in the meeting, assisting our local I ini.ters in their works of love. ~ Bro. Pet" is always a welcome visitor mong us. Rev. John D. Bowles, of Edgeleld, pent a few nights in our town attend g the meetings. His face is quite ia ziliar yet, though the silver tinge in is locks is assuming vast proportion. lad to have you with ua, Bro. B. Come gain. Mr. Edward Carswell, the great Can dian lecturer, will give one of his lee ures in this place on Monday night, the lth inst. He is too well known to the tublic to receive encomiums from us. ,et everybody from far and near turn ut and receive a literary treat. We have been asked to "take back" vhat we said last week about the peach rop, but we are not going to do any uch thing. It is true Old Probs got on "bender" last week and kicked over he weather bureau-knocked the rawers into "smithereens" and emp ied their contents all over this conti ent, and the result was a cold wave :hich seemed that it would slay every i1ng without mercy, and while in some ctions the peaches are killed, in others gain there is still plenty. Is there not a law upon the Statutes I D punih persons for cruelty to animals -or is the law a dead letter? A certain an is frequently seen driving a horse itched or rather tied by the tail to a hain at the tongue of his vehicle-driv g through the streets and along the ighways, under the very eyes of the ficers of the law, and yet he is allowed D go en punishing the poor dumb brute, or no crime whatever. It is a sight hat would reflect shame on a heathen annibal, much less on man who ha= retentions to civilization. We are sorry to chronicle the death of ur esteemed friend, Mr. Jacob B. Long, f the Macedonia section. He died a riumphant death-the death of the ighteous. He leaves a wife and several mall children to mourn his loss, but hey mourn not without hope. He told hem not to weep for him, that he was ,oing home to Jesus his Savior. He vas a pious member of the Lutheran 'hurch from early youth. The Rev. C. L. Marks performed the funeral rites. . very large concourse of friends and elatives followed the remains to their ast resting place. Cremation has at last reached our awn. Our cousin, A. H..K., has erect da crematory, and on Sunday evening ried its efficiency on a subject-one of is line Wyandot hens. The ceremonies vere indeed sad as that beautiful Wyan ot was committed to the flames. The Obcrer must excuse our cousin if his :lot; should fall a little below par this week, as he is busily and seriously en gaged in consulting medical authorities an chicken cholera; in fact we believe be has called in a physician to p)rescribe frm these ailited Wyandots, andno be's gorging with five grains of calomnel at a dose, and castor oil, and ipecac, and vermifuge and liver regulator without stint. The teachers' meeting convened here on the 2nd inst., in the academy build ng. We were, indeed, glad to see so many of the teachers present, and it (lid us good to grasp their hands again and give them a cordial welcome. Thme out side attenulance (we mean visitors) wans larger than at any previous meeting which we have attended. Dr. Holland being absent, the subject, School Dis cipine, which he was to discuss, was continued. Prof. E. 0. Counts discussed Commnon and Decimal Fractions in an original and masterly manner. Prof. A. S. Scheetz next spoke on the subject of History. HIis discourse throughout was marked by thought and practical experience. All of the subjects pro voked lively debate, anid the interest thus manifested speaks well for the success of the anociation. Altogether the meeting at Prosperity was a very pleasant success, and we hope the asso ciation will ilid it both convenient and beneficial to meet here again, and often. M. L. W. J A LAPA. Vegetation this spring is about three or four weeks behind our average spring. Trhe peach crop is almost destroyed. I have made a thorough examination and found a few that were sound. The ap pIes and cherries have not bloomed yet. Our good people of Jalapa organized a large Sunday-school on last Sunday eve ning and elected Mr. G. W. L. Spear man superintendent and Mr. James W. D. Johnson assistant superintendent. We had a good rain on last Thursday which was needed very badly. On Fri lay we had some snow and sleet, and on Saturday one of the largest frosts of the season. It. looked like a young snow. O'NEALL DOTS. Everybody is attending strictly to home afleirs now, hence not munch news. Private school opened with fLrty-three pupils. To us this was much pleasure. Farmers are busy planting corn. Our farmers produce corn for their use, and thus rid themselves of many a lien and much per centage. Mr. Jacob B. Long died last Sabbaith. lIe was a "good muan," and has gone to his reward. A wife and three children, many relative; and friends weep for him. J. A. L. Advertised Letter.. POST OFFICE. NEwLERY,T S C. List of letters unClaimfed and adlvertised April 5. 1-. Anderson. Preston Horton. Della Canon, Caesar Robinson. L. HI. Dewalt, Anderson Rtock, Poly Dougas, winiam R.eeder,Yw ade G reen, Hanrietta Sa.ndcrs, Wesley Wallace, Alien Persons calling for these letters will please say that th~ey were adivertised. E. S. HIERBERT, P. M. Willie L. Harp died at his home in No.8S Township, April 2nd, 1897, of measles. aged 1g years. JR, & CO. tilly invited to a full line of ing, Shoes, [ats, Trunks, Ii TouAuvo, ~DEN SEEDS. ted and fresh goods usually ~an give you especial induce re you buy, on JR., & 0O. ring Stock is for the In the Public. MITil. Coud & Smith, cry Clothier." |CORATIONS & EDMUNDS. it.<-SLlrah Silks in Black and Colors for for evening ; Satin Rhadamnes ini Colors, ames in Black ; London Rep Silk ; Light Grey, very stylish; Mourning Goods in s; Nun's Veiling, Albatross; Tyrolese ed; French Satins (genuine imported); Burma Lace Suitings. it.-We offer several striking bargains. fainsooks at 10, 14, 15 and 18e.; Printed .Tarletons ; Indian Embroidery ; Swiss rik Lace Flouncing; Guipure All Over dths; Oriental Serinm; Japanese Scrim; e, in sets ; Beaded Dress Fronts; Nanve tall Trimmilng; Forehon Laces, elegant 's Web Slippers, 10c. per pair;, Women's ~n's India Goat Button Boots, 95c. per ir; Misses' Polish Boots, 70e. per pair ; Buff Congress Gaiters, $1 per pair ; Men's era Calf Congress, 81.25 per pair. Also e Fine Shoes and Bootees. Gent's Hand wedl Congress at $6 and $7; Gents' Prince h Kid Button Boots, $5 per pair; Ladies' ;Ladies' Fifth Avenue Ties -$3.50 per pair. :ns' Shoes in all grades a nd prices. its, $1.50. $:i.50; $3.50 to $8. Boys' Knee .Boys' Fur Hats. Boys' Straw Hats. s Department.-Gents'Landried s' Underwear, Gents' 4-ply Linen Collars, es Stiff Hats; Gents' Correct Styles Soft ~ee Hats. Gents' Kid and Silk Gloves. es, Ribbons, Wreaths~ Flowers, Ladies' , Warner's Health Corset,.D. & E.'s Un set, Hose Supporters, Opera Shawls. Smyrna Rugs, Matting, Curtain Poles, des, Oleographs, Steel Engravings. ~'s Gold-eyed Needles, Tray Cloths, Nap opies, Trunks, Valises. Satchels, Parasols, Embroidered Buggy Robes. n of this Fine Stock of Fine Goods-qual y additions, and wilt continue to do so e to all parts of th-e State. RTES & EDMUJNDS, Columbia, S. C. GOODS ON REIT, UR CASH SAIE QUALITY AND PRIGES IN iLINES OF G00Dg: vare, Plated ware,. Stoves and Stoveware, Castings, &c DCK-BOTTOM PRICES. INDS OF JOB WORK. Mr. E. C. Bourn are our me n of experience, and we don't done by them. cash prices. SCOTT & BRO. WILL CALL AT TIHE MR G0OOD8 STORH ' C. F. JACKSON IS THE LOW PRICES, E Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Cloaks, ts' Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Under Shirts Boys, and everythiing kept in a first class be bought at any other house in ahis city. [N, M1anager, r, COLTMBIA. S. C. M. FOOTI Your attention is respectf Groceries, Dry Gooi Cloth SEG-0AR AN BUIST'S GAE A general line of well sele< kept in a variety store. We sell for cash only, and.< ments in low prices. Call beft 1I. FOOT, My New Spi Now Ready specti6n of R. D S Successor to The "Newbe EASTER DIE1 D3ESPORTES Dress Goods Departmei street wear ; Surah Silks in pretty Tints Velvet Trimmings to match ; Satin Rhad weight All Wool Effects; New Shades it variety ; Cheese Cloths in Delicate Shad< Stripes; Seersuckers, Plain and Crink American Satines; Princess Buntings; White Goods Departmei Forty inch Lawn at 10 and 121e.; Plaid Batiste in elegant patterns; Organdies Jaconet and Nainsook Embroidery ; Car Lace ; Valencienues Laces in several wi Eern Serim ; Lace Curtains; Beaded La< ate Trimming Braid (new this season); assortment. Shoe Departmient.-Womer Kid. Opera Slippj.ers, 50e. per pair; Wom< pair; Women's Polish Boots, 90c. per pn Infants' Kid Shoes, 45c. per pair ; Men's Ball G-aiters, $1 per pair; Men's 0 an elegant Stock of Custom and Hand-i sewed Congress at $L.50 ; Gents' Hand-s A lberts and Oxford Ties ; Ladlies' Frene French Kid Button Boots. $7.50 per pair Also Misses', Boys', Youths' and Childr< Special attention to Boys' Knee St Pants sold separate. Boys' Shirt Waists Gents' Furnishing Good Shirts ; Gents' Unlaundried Shirts, Geni at $1.10 per dozen. Gents' Correct Styl Hats ; Gen:s' Straw Hats ; Gents' Negli Ladies' Hats, Pompons, Plun Kid Gloves, Ladies' Silk Gloves and Mit creakable Coreet, warner's Nursing Cor Mtiscellain.on.-elvet Rugs Hat Racks, Curtain Chains, Holland Sb: Roberts's Razor Steel Scissors, Roberi kins, Table Linen. Mosqu'to Nets, Car: Fans, Silk Umbrellas with Silver Heads. We beg to invite your critical inspecti< ity premier. We are making almost dai throughout the season. Samples sent fr Respectfully, DESPC: WE CAlOT NELL BTTT FC WP DEP( 60IPrdTITION FOR THE FOLLOWIN( Glassware, Crockeryware, Tinware, Wooden' OTHER GOODS AT R OUR~ 'TI IS OPEN FOR ALL Ei ROOFING~ A9 lif Mr E. H. Kingsmore and cha nics. They are young m< hesitate to guarantee all W')rk All workdone at the lowest Ne wherry, S. C., January 20th, 1887 REMEMBER F' YOU YOU WILL FIND THTA LEADER OF For yon can get all kinds and styles o Jackets, Ladies' Under Garments ; Gen and Drawers; all kinds of goods for Dry Goods Store, at much less than can C. F..TACKS4 10, MAITN STREE