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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-03-25

FRESH Arrivals.
G pieces Bed Ticking, all grades.
10 {" Bleaching, all grades and prices
Sea Island and Domestic Shirtlngs, III
all grades and prices.
ALSO,
Black Alpacas,
Piece Bobinet Lace,
Hair Pins,
Knitting Pms, &C, &c, &C.,
FILL J. H. CHEATdAM'S.
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Tic E,sUn.Y 5ob.

The severest structures that could
be passed upon the Republican ma
iority in the Forty-Thivd Congress,
GAYS the New York World,l or It's
reckless neglect of public business
anaits close atteHtion to political leg
islation during the greater part OF the
last month of It's last session, are con
tained in the brief history Of the
Bounty bill which, after being tossed
about between the demagogues and
tricksters of the two Houses, escaped
enactment into law by the merest &C
cident. BY reference to our money
article this morning it will be seen
that this scandalous bill, according to
!. the estimates OF competent experts
proposed to legislate out OF an almost
bankrupt Treasury over $500. 600 ,OQV
for the substantial benefit Of nobody
under heaven but Of gushing states
men like Wilson and Logan and OF
q very business-like rins OF claim
agents WHO are accustomed to use
Cushing and damagosue statesmen ne
. for their own pecuniary gam. The
neoualization of soldiers bounhes
provided for in the bill had neither
patriotism, justice nor common sense
to recommend it. 1t was merely &
cheap fraud to commit the govern
ment to the payment OF bonntie
which it found unnecessary to pa!
when soldiers were most nrgs5ssi
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JohnSOn.

figure in the new Senate
5 Wilmington STAR is the IRE.
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Since the regular SESSION Of Lho general
assembly fox lS70-7I, the: :State.had. paid
prior 10 the present. session, on account of
legsatiye.expenses, the vast sum Of ST.
6GlC00. According 10 the registry al
ready MAGE d by the .eellsEks Of, the, two.
houses, uhderf recent resolution, Of the,
general ASSEMBLY, there are still ontstand.
scIaims of the classes .siiitBfaeed 'by' 3ftea.
present ace tt,, Tie afnststt of $3.50, 600, of
which amount-u So; 90 900 consists of
Observation-Disclosures 9sssensesss,s fststA5re'
asEerlse,he atfondJeOthsop opayaaent ofsueh'
.sxpensasl2s Isstsse eittAss asiseha.ctaIhis,
'aate outstanding to be successful lyapleaded.
,ilp j9stissa5la9 lsqra hell Rayment without
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HarnWcii.

Mr.. William Woodward's plantation
in Barnwell county, s. c., was visited Dy
thestorm, aud great damage done. Every
building on the place, except the dwell
ling, was blown down. II is reported
that several persons were killed and in
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.InsI;ca 10 :ha Grangers.

a great deal has been said about
the enormous income received by the
National Grange Of the Patrons OF
Husbandry in Washington from SUI
bordinate Oranges in all parts OF the
.ountry, and much curiosity has been
expressed as to the disposition made
OF the fund which accumulates from
.!sss sale OF disnensations" and the
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: Tn spartauburgl the price of salt has
come down from So.2j to sI.G5 per sack,
by reason of competition brought about
by the completion Of the Carolina Cen
trail railroad from Wilmington, N. c, to
Charlotte. Complete tho Chester and
Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad to Lin
colnton, and salt can be sold in Yorkville
as cheap as at Spartanburg.-ITo ITorhriUe
E;n6u1yer
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Brancllville

Tho Hon. w. D. sinipFon has been
invited to deliver the Annual Address
before the Literary Societies at Wofford
College.
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Last week, in fairfield county, Maj.
Woodward and Mr.. T. NJ. Rembcrt, with
thcirhounds; canshfFwowildcats weigh
ing respectively sit ttecn and eighteen
pounds, and three gray foxes, in one hunt.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.


REV. DR.. PAYNE, Of this city has been
elected President OF the Ohio Wesleyan
University. DR.. Payne Is a graduate OF
the Wesleyan University, ,ot Middletown,
Connecticut, In 1856. He will remain In
his pastorate of st. PauPs Church till
his successor has been appointed.
THERE has been no water in the jail for
the past five days, owing to the neglect
of the engineer to properly attend to the
engine, which is situated in the basement
OF the Jail. The engine Is used to pump
the water from the mains in the street
to four tanks placed on the roof, as the
pressure of the Water-works is not suffi-
cient to force the water through the en-
tire building. AS each cell in the Jail is
provided with proper appurtenances for
the use Of the prisoners, and as they are
constantly needed, this neglect Of the
engineer is severely censurable.
THE Mccullough Dramatic Club has
secured Robinson's Opera-house for
Wednesday evening next, and will give
a grand performance, presenting the
comedy of "My Uncle's WILL" the do.
mestic drama, 'sThe Momentous Ques.
tion," and the roaring farce, "My Neigh.
boris Wife," This club, though recently
organized, contains some excellent ma.
terial, many OF the members being ladies
and gentlemen of much experience in
this line, and they will no doubt present
one OF the very best amateur entertain
ments Of the season. No pains are being
spared to make the occasion a success,
and one well worthy the attention OF all.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
A Chinsman,s Tactics.

Chinese cunning ia one Of the drollest
things In the world, 1t is so completely
original, and, at the same time, frequent
ly such as to defeat its own ends. An
illustration was afforded the other day
In San Francisco. Two Chinaman be-
came mortal enemies. What caused the
difficulty, whether or not there was any
almond-eyed female of Cathay in the
case does not appear, but one OF them
became 80 enraged about something as
to rest satisfied with nothing short OF
heathen blood, or at least an attempt in
that direction. He set about the ac-
complishment Of his murderous purpose
craftily. He knew in that room in q GER
tain building his enemy slept; he knew
furthermore In what part OF that room
the bed was located, and arranged his
plans accordingly.
The room beneath the one occupied by
the object Of the Chinaman's hatred was
vacant. The would-be slayer procured
a ladder and placed 1t against window
OF the unoccupied room, thus securing
access to that apartment and making es-
cape easy. Farther than that room he
made no attempt to penetrate. He
merely placed himself beneath the floor
where rested the bed Of his enemy, and
then drawing his revolver, began firing
up through the wood. The tirst shot
came up through the bed Of the sleeper
and rolled upon the floor, while the
man shot at got away from such dan
.gerous locality In hurry. The China
man VINO did The shooting was arrested
after all, Notwithstanding the perfection
OF his arrangements for escape. He had
nearly killed his man, but had not
Judged with sufficient accuracy to make
sure thing Of it. His caution had been
just great enough to defeat him, but re-
garding the ingenuity Of his plan there
could be no shadow Of doubt.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
NEW FORK NE Ws.
A SINGULAR SHOOTING CASE.

NEW YORK, June 25.-The girl who
was ahot by a man in row-boat, off the
Battery, has made statement to the
effect that her name is Sophy Scheidler
and the man who shot her was her
father. Gottlieb Scheidler. They had
Coine on from Philadelphia few days
ago, for what purpose she don't know.
sShe received three wounds in the head,
leg and abdomen. The latter may prove
fatal. The. man shot himself through
the heart and died instantly. Cause OF
the tragedy not yet known.
THE CROPS IN EUROPE.
The Vienna Journal of the 9th inst.
says: The Minister of Agriculture, un-
der date of June 1st, reports that in the
northwestern part OF the Empire the
weather was during the past two weeks
quite favorable, and vegetation has
made good progress. In Bohemia there
is complaint about drought. Wheat
looks fine in Gallacia. In Southern Ty-
rOl the crops look fine. In the eastern
part of the Empire rye looks well only
In Transylvania and in some.few dis
tricts. In Hungary the wheat and sum-
mer crops are looking well.
The official Berlin report Of June Sd
says: The weather has much benefited
the crops, and reports from the country
are favorable. Rye, however, has moi
completely recovered, especially In
heavy soil.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
Re,trer,emt of the Beeoner ,yurv.

NEW YORK, June 25.-When the jury
In the Beecher trial retired yesterday
and friends remained. The jury re-
NAMED in their room an hour and a
half, engaging in conversation without
beginning serious consideration Of the
case. Lunch was then prepared, Of
which they partook.
They again returned to their room,
where they begin the final consideration
Of the case. TheySgave orders regarding
their supper, thus early Indicating that
their verdict would not be reached at
once. Many rumors were afloat in re-
gard to their position, one placing them
sht'10 to 2, another at II to 1 in favor OF
The defendant. None of the reports,
however. appear to have any trust
worthy basis.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
NEWS FROM TIE OLD wORLD.

DUBLIN, June &.-A giApd banquet
was attended last night by Masonic
members of the American Rifle Team.
rendered to them by the Grand Lodge OF
Ireland. The Deputy Grand Master Of
Ireland occupied the chair and well
coined the American brethren il an ap-
proprifte speech. Messrs. Bodine and
Fulton responded In behalf Of the Team.
The entertainment was a decided sue
Bess.
LONDON, June 26.-The report in yes
terday's Sun that Gladstone had con-
bented to resume the Liberal leadership
is pronounced wholly unfounded.
The Carlist COMMITTEES announce a
Sictory over the Aifonsists in CASTLE.
Nine Alfonsist officers were captured.
BERLIN, June 25.--The case Of Count
Won Arnim was decided by the Hammer
gericht yesterday. He was convicted Of
1bstracting, with intent, State papers OF
the character Of public deeds intrusted
TO him, and sentenced to nine months
Imprisonment, including one month al
Ready expired. The Court declares no
ground for the charge of embezzlement
Or ofenses against public order.
The United States men-0f-war Frank
hn and Alaska have arrived at Kiel.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25

A man and his wife, seeking to break
themselves OF habit of fretting and
scolding, entered into an agreement of
this nature: The one who first lost tenn
per with the other or with the children
was to be published by the other as a
1scold." The. medium through which
this humiliating intelligence sWas to be
communicated TO the world was not
specified In the contract, but the hus-
band understood that is was 10 be
through the Brunswicker. The wife
nearly bit the end OF her tongue off in the
first days trial, swapping up the harsh
words which tried to escape her lips.
But both were dismally peaceful until
the afternoon of the second day, when
the husband few into a passion simply
because one of the children polished his
stocking foot with blacking brush
while he was taking his usual nap. At
the first burst OF anger his wife quickly
arose and put on her bonnet.
"Where are you going?" he inquired
suspiciously.
"To publish you," she replied.
"Oh, well, 60 ahead; the boys at the
office wont give me much Of blast"
"But Pm not going to the printing Of
fce."
"Where, then ps he asked in surprise.
: "To the sewing society,""
That brought him TO terms, and long
and earnestly he begged her not to make
his weakness known throughout the
length and breadth of the land. Finally,
in consideration of new silk dress, BY
him to be delivered, she agreed to let
him of. BUTT was marrow escape.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
WOOLEN MILLS BURNED,

Ptenscs- Camp MeetIn0-An lIibk
Special to the Star.
DAYTON, O., June 25.-There were a
number Of picnics from this city yester-
day. The Masons celebrated st. Johns
Day at Embury Park; the congregation
Of st. Joseph's Church rusticated during
the day at Cold Spring, very nice
place, about five miles out, on the Short
line road; the Third Presbyterian SUM-
day-school went to Yellow Springs, on
the Panhandle road. There were ex-
cursions here, also, from Hamilton, Ur.
bana and Piqua.
H Embury Camp-meeting is announced
to commence July 9th.
George. Kipp was before Esquire War
Charles McCross on, at Harrisburg. thiss
county, several weeks ago. The accused
having produced sufficient testimony to
prove an alibi he was discharged.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
Both sides Of the Shield.

Two travellers from distant parts Of
the country met the other day at a hotel
In Philadelphia, and one proposing a
visit to Laurel Hill, the other accom-
panied him.
81 had, in fact, no other object in stop
ping in the city, the first, "than to
lind grave in this cemetery"
"You have q kinsman buried thereW
"More than that-the best friend ever
had. A queer old fellows a Quaker mer-
chant, in whose house I was an errand
boy: He took q fancy to me, educated
me literally, set me up. in business In
New Orleans, and as long as he lived,
never ceased to watch over me with the
care and tenderness of father" The
mans voice began to grow husky and his
eyes wet. II tell you," he said, "God
has left some genuine salt in the world.
When think how many people are the
better and happier becausc-that man has
lived; when remember the slaves whom
he helped to tree, the asylums that he
founded, the strait economy and lavish
alms-giying Of his home, actually feel,
sir, as II this ground under our feet
was made holy because his old body lies
In It,"
dusky alleys of the cemetery. His COM
PAnson ~ - sNSSAY AAo1AA = AAf's-S = wv
moments. A
II never knew but one PhiIadelphian,n
he said, presently, "and he is dead. A
Quaker, too-sugar importer. Used to
transact good deal Of business with
our firm in New York. The very closest,
sharpest man in bargain ever knew
q very steel-trap Of man-would argue
an hour about penny. NAn implacable
old Shylock, too. There was young
Graves, a fast young fellow, who cheated
him of a few dollars. Well, he pushed
that matter inexorably, in spite Of all we
could do. Graves was the only son Of
his mother, too, and she a widow. JUS
tice justice! that was his cry, until be
sent the lad to Sing Sing, and to perdl-
tion. But, lucky, the old mans dead
now. H'llo! here's his grave, and mar
BILE shaft over him."
~ raised that over my benefactor,"
said his friend.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25

The Pittsburg, Cincinnati g. st. Louis
railway will sell excursion tlekets at
greatly reduced rates to and from all
points on their line, on the Sd, 4th and
9th days of July, making tickets good to
return until July 9th, 1875. This an
of great railroad opening
its entire line of several hundred miles
to excursionists at low rates, affording
an opportunity for visiting distant
friends on the National holiday, will be
gladly received by a large class, who,
time and nieans, would otherwise be un-
able to indulge I'm pleasure excursion,
now SO popular with all classes during
the summer months.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
FROM TIE NATIONAL CAP1TAL
THE CHICAGO CUSTOM HOUSE MUST COME
DOWN.

DOWN.
WASHINGTON, June %.-Mr. Pont, OF
New York, Mr.. Narcross, of Worcester,
Mass, and Gen. Smith, OF Chicago, the
Committee appointed to examine and re-
port upon the condition Of the new pub.
lie buildings at Chicago, have submitted
their report to Secretary Bristow. me
committee unanimously condemn the
foundation and stone used, and recon.
new foundation made, and the stone
in the building abolished entirely.
On Endorsement of the report the Sec
retary of the Treasury directs that the
work on the building be stopped, and
proper steps be taken to preserve IT IN
its present condition until the meeting
of Congress, when the entire matter Will
be submitted for the action of that body.
Supervising Architect Potter, In sepa-
rate report to the Secretary OF the Trea-
sury on the same subject, fully concurs
in the views of the Committee.
TIvE-TwENTY COUPON BONDS.
The Secretary Of the Treasury yester.
day afternoon issued call for 10, wv
of 500 coupon bonds, interest on which
will cease September Oath next.
coMMIssIoNER-EAToN,
or the Bureau Of Education, left this
city yesterday for Richmond. where he
goes for conference with Hon. Mr..
Ruffner, State Superintendent of Public
Schools In Virginia, on business con-
Injected with educational matters at the
Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia
next summer. ~
PosTMXsTER GENERAL JEWELL.
Has telegraphed that he will return this
evening.
THE TREASURER
Of the United States earnestly requests
National Banks to reimburse him for
their notes redeemed between now and
| the first of July by deposits Of legal ten
der notes in the sub:treasurys by rex
mitting bank notes or United States cur
rency.
This request is made for the purpose
of reducing to as low point as possible
the cash in his hands on the 1st of July,
when the funds in the Treasury are to
be counted. 1t is to the advantage of
| banks to reimburse by deposits with the
| Assistant Treasurer, as it saves expense
for express charges and diminishes the
amount of their notes redeemed.
THE~LAWS.
The volume of United States Statutes
at Large, containing the laws Of the For.
ty-third Congress, Is now ready and for
sale by the Department of State. The
price, as authorized by Congress, Is two
dollars and ninety-nine cents. The vol.
ume can be sent by mail for ten cents
additional, or express at the expense oil
the purchaser as he may direct, but In
either case at his risk.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
WHAT THE WIRES WHISPER.

The Government yesterday sold $780,.
600 in gold at 117.09 to 117.15.
Ground has been broken on the much.
talked-of Scioto Valley railroad.
Bishop Ames has accepted the an.
pointment as member OF the Sioux Com.
mission.
VIM. F. Powell, q veteran Of the war OF
1872, died yesterday at Omaha, aged
eighty-eight. :
Rear Admiral John Decamp, on the
retired list, died at Burlington, New Jer-
sey, yesterday.
Rev. George f. Seymour, D. D., was
yesterday elected Permanent Dean of
the General Theological Seminary. OF New
York.
Late last night a little child of Martin
Smith, living near pt. Johns, Mich, was
instantly killed by lightning, 1t striking
his house.
A daughter of James Ure, of Wanatah,
Ind, aged twelve years, Was kicked in
the breast by horse last evening, caus-
ing death in short time.
Three tramps were put In the lookup
at Bucyrus, Ohio, Wednesday. When
searched = lot of silver spoons were
found upon them. They were held In
custody until yesterday afternoon, when
they made their escape by prying the
bars of the window They are still at
large.
Watson, the man who was arrested at
New Holland, Mich, In the Pound mur-
der case, confessed that he and two men
named Fuller, father and son, murdered
Pound, by drowning him. An officer
captured John L. Fuller. but he es.
capped. The body of Pound was found
near Black creek, badly decomposed.
The celebration and laying Of the cor
ner-stone of the Monumental Building at
Sidney, Ohio, drew out an immense
crowd. 1t is estimated that ten thous-
and people were in attendance. Hon.
Frank Mckinney was the orator Of the
day. The procession was imposing, with
Masons, Odd-fellows, Red Men, Gran
gers, soldiers Of the Mexican war and Of
the late war. Business generally sus-
pended, and every one Joined in the fes-
tivities.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25

Postmaster General JesCsll-- Young GtrJ
Graduates, etc.
Special to the Star.
COLUMBUS, June N.-Po Postmaster Gen.
eral Jewell held consultation here yes
terday afternoon, at the Board OF Trade
Rooms, with number of Postmasters
from various towns Of the State. In the
evening he was serenaded at the City
Hall by the Cadet Band, accompanied
by the Hayes Club. He responded in
brief speech, which was followed by
some remarks from Senator Sherman.
Later in the evening reception was
given Mr.. Jewell by Mr.. and Mrs. Comfy
AZ their residence, which was we'll at
tended.
There were sixteen young lady gradu-
ates. at the High School comm4peement
here yesterday. Only two Of The male
aspirants received diplomas.
Col. Hnntoon, Chief Engineer Of the
Scioto Valley railroad, writes to The
Daily Dispatch Of last evening, that
work on the road has been com iaenced
and Will be pushed forward vigorously
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-25
NEWS FROM POINTS AROUND.
TREpoRTED SPECIALLY FOR THE STAR. I

| IREPORTED SPEClALLY FOR THE STAR.
MIDDLETOWN, O.-The marriage OF
Mr.. Robert M. Writ and Miss Bertha
Barnitz took place last night. 1t was
largely attended by guests both from
this place and Hamilton.
LAWRENCEBURG.- arshal Truitt
yesterday arrested young man named
FeEral for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct, and the Mayor gave him three
months in the County Jail in default of
the fine.
The Baptist Church will give Fourth
of July Festival at Odd-fell0ws' Hall.
WAPAKONETA, O.-The excitement
of the earthquake has shbsided.
The Auglalze County Sabbath-school
Convention will meet. at Waynesfield,
Saturday next.
Our friend, Charles Herbst, has re.
turned from his wedding tour.
Barnum's show will be at this place on
July I'd.
GREENFIELD, O.--The cornerstone
of the long-waited-io 10 wn.halI was
laid on the oath, at 2:30 r. M, by the
I. o. o. +. and Masonic orders Of this and
other places. Lodges were invited, and
attended, from Leesburg, Washington
Courthouse, Chillicothe, Cincinnati and
other places.
There was also two divisions of the
Knights Templar present. :
Under the cornerstone were placed
the charter of the village OF Greenfield
on parchment,eopy of the village ordi-
nances, constitution and bylaws Of the
two orders, the first and last editions of
\" The Highland Chief," copies OF the
Cincinnati dailies that are taken here.
of the 23d inst, viz: STAR, Gazette and
Commercial.
After the ceremony of laying the corn
er-stone, the Lodge formed and pro.
-ceeded to the Fair Grounds, where they
and invited guests were served with re.
freshments. The Chillicothe, Bainbridge
and Centerfield bands furnished music
for the occasion.
Now, as we are going to have town
hall and narr0w-gauge railroad, why
can't the young men pluck up courage.
and organize military company.
HAMILTON.-The Republican Coun-
ty Central Committee will meet to-mor-
row morning.
to-day at 8 O'Clock from his late residence
on Front street.
A conference meeting In the interest OF
the young people of the city will be held
tonight In the United Presbyterian
Church.
DR.. Markt's buggy was smashed by
heavy wagon on the river road yester-
day. His wife and children were In the
buggy but fortunately escaped unin-
jured.
Superintendent Ellis departs this eve
ming for Put-in-Bay to attend the state
Teachers Association and State Board
of Examiners.
The Variety Iron Works have brought
suit against Sheriff Allen, claiming dam
ages ID $500 and delivery or specific prop
efty, seized Under attachment.
On the lst q July Rev, =. @. Her