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drapery made him lose his balance, and be
fell, sprainng his ankle. He seemed to be
unaware of the fact. Rising and turning full
upon the audience, with the knife lifted in his
right hand above bis head, he shouted: "Sic
semper tyrannis-Virginia is avenged" An
other instant, and he had fed across the stage,
behind the scenes and to the stage door,
knocking down one man who attempted to in.
tercept him and an actress who accidentally
came in his way. Leaping upon the fleet lit.
tie mare held by Spangler in total unconscious
ness of the important part he was playing in
the great drama, the assassin rode rapidly
away unpursued. His horses hoofs might al
most have been heard amid the silence that
for few seconds dwelt in the interior of the
theatre. So quickly had it all passed that
only one man in the vast audience understood
what had happened or what the strange inter-
ruption meant. A scream from Mrs. Lin.
coin, call for water from Miss Harris, and
the ghastly truth broke upon all-"The Pres
dent is murdered !" The scene that ensued
was as tumutuous and terrible as one of
Dante's pictures of hell. Women shrieked,
tainted and went into Mysteries; men rushed
hither and thither, shouting and crying for
vengeance. Miss Laura Keene advanced to
the footlghts and entreated the audience to be
calm; then ascending the stair to the box and
taking the dying Presidents head upon her
lap began bathing it with the water she had
brought. Rapidly his clothing was stripped
from his neck and breast to find the wound,
and it was only after some moments of vain
search that the dress of Miss Keene, stained
with blood, revealed where the ball had pene.
trated. Not q movement betrayed conscious.
ness from the moment the bullet entered the
brain until life passed away, at o'clock next
morning. Carefully removing him from the
theatre to dwelling across the street, all that
medicals skill could do was done without avail,
and all through the night, while the horror-
stricken crowds outside swept and gathered
along the streets, while the military and po
lice we're patrollng and weaving Gordon
about the city, while men we're arming and
asking, "What victim next ?" while the tele
graph was sending the news from city to city,
and while the assassin was speeding away
bis chosen friends watched at his bedside the
slowly ebbing life.
The attempt to assassinate Secretary Sew
ard the death Of Booth in barn by a shot
fired through the closed door by Sergeant Bos-
ton Corbett the arrest, trial and conviction
by court martial of Payne, Atzerodt, Har-
rold, and Mrs. Surratt for constructive trea-
n" the enormous rewards offered for the ar
rest of Sanders, Tucker and other leading
southerners, who promptly surrendered them
selves, produced perfect intoxicat;on of the
public mind, and the widest and most absurd
stories of conspiracy and of guilt we're be.
lieved even in the highest official circles. 1t
is only now, after the lapse of sixteen years,
that the truth has begun to crystalize and the
facts attending the assassination brought to-
gether.
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THE ASSASSINATION OF LINCOLN.

A REMINIscENCE OF THE CRIME OF ]. WILKES
BOOTH, SIXTEEN YEARS AGO.
The Washington morning papers of Friday,
April II, 1865, announced that the President
and Gen. Grant would, that evening, attend
the performance of "Our American Cousin" I"
at Ford's Theatre. Gen. Grant did not keep
his engagement with the President, but left
with his wife that afternoon for Burlington.
The President knowing that large number
of friends would be present, and not wishing
to disappoint them, reluctantly determined to
keep his engagement. When the party-con-
ssting of the President, Mrs. Lincoln, Major
Rathbone and Miss Harris-entered their
box, the whole assembmge, having in mind
the recent Union victories and the return Of
peace, arose, cheered, waved hats and ker-
chiefs, and could scarcely be quieted, so in.
tense was the enthusiasm. The box was
twelve feet above the stage. The President
took chair at the corner nearer the audience.
Mrs. Lincoln occupied seat in the middle,
and Miss Harris the corner opposite Mr.. Lin
coin. Major Rathbone was seated behind
Mrs Lincoln. The curtain had just risen on
the third act when j. Wilkes Booth walked
up to the door of the box and attempted to
enter. When stopped by the attendant, he
overpowered him with his grand air and the
words, ~ am Senator; the President has
sent for me-" AS he entered, Major Rath.
bone arose. care you aware, sir" be said
courteousl y, "upon whom you are intruding ?
This is the Presidents box and no one is ad-
mitted." Booth uttered not word, either of
explanation or apology. Fastening his eyes
upon Mr.. Lincoln, who had half turned his
head to ascertain the cause of the disturbance,
he stepped quickly backward out of the box
and out of sight, partly closing the door.
Drawing Derringer pistol, and taking, by
means Of some almost miraculous calculation,
deadly aim, if it can be so called, he fired
through the closed door, the bullet entering
the Presidents brain. The movements of the
assassin from this moment were pantherlike
in their rapidity. Flinging open the door he
sprang into the box to see the effect of the
shot fired so blindly. Dropping his pistol on
the floor he drew bowe-knife and struck
one blow at Major Rathbone, who had at
tempted to oppose him, inAicting severe
flesh wound. Glancing once at the lifeless
form of the President, as if he wished to be
sure that his work was fully done, he stepped
upon the velvet.covered balustrade at the
front of the box, between Mrs. Lincoln and
Miss Harris, and parting with both hands the
flags that dropped on either side leaped to the
stage beneath. His spur catching in the
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TAX RETURNS FOR 1881.
AUDITORS OFFICE,
YopKyIT.I.E g. C.. Nav 5th. 1881.


YoRKvILLE, 8. c., May 9Th, 1881. J
NOTICE is hereby by given that on and after
~ WEDNESDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF
JUNE, 1881, the books of the County Auditor of
York county, will be open for the purpose Of re-
ceiving returns of all PERSONAL PROPERTY
owned by the several tax payers id said county,
on the lst day Of June, 1881, and liable to taxa
ton. The Auditor will meet the a1-payers at
the following times and places
At Yorkville, York township, from Monday,
9th of June, till Thursday, 2lst Of July.
All transfers Of real estate made since last re-
turn, and all new buildings erected, must be re-
ported.
All males between the ages of 81 and go years
are liable to poll tax, and must make returns ac-
cordingly.
before THURSDAY. THE TWENTY-FIRST
penalty will attach. This will be absolute.
w- The tax payers will please notice that dur
ring the time that the Auditor is at bis appoint
ments throughout the county, the books will not
be open Mt Yorkville, as heretofore. Taxpayers
will save themselves trouble by making their re-
turns at The appointment nearest their place OF
residence.
w. B. WILLIAMS, County Auditor.
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THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

l.
vUyHE undersigned would respectfully an
i nounce to the public that his MARBLE
YARD, near the Railroad depot, is in full opera
ton, and that he is now well prepared to furnish
anything in his line Of business at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES Tombstones for children 1,a sfuI, FUR
$500 upward.
Ms- Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate style, and in point
of workmanship and material, equal to the work
of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection OF
which those in want Of marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and other information furnished on
application.
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for
transportation.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment my determination is to
merit continuance of the same.
F. HAPPEEF1ELD.
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MARVELLOUS MEDICINE.-The most Won
derful cure effected by patent medicine, re-
corded, is the following: A boy had swallowed
a silver dollar None of the faculty could
devise an alienation whereupon the inventor
Of patent medicine was sent for "It is ev-
ident," said he, "that so considerable coin
can never be forced by any emetic known to
science. However, let him take this pill, and
fattering results will be likely to ensue." An
hour afterward the boy threw up the dollar,
but in change, principally FIVE cent pieces.
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One oP THE JUsr1cEs.-There lives, not a
thousand miles from this place, a certain Jus.
tice of the Peace, who, a short time since had
gentleman arrsigned before him on charge
of swindling. The following is the substance
of the trial:
Justice of the Peace-Prisoner you are
brought before me accused of an accusation to
commit swindle, and it now involves upon
you to prove yourself guilty or not guilty to
the satisfaction of this honorable court. What
say you?
Prisoner-Not guilty.
Justice.-Looking indignant and surprised.
The h-ll you say! Why am now writing
out a permittimus to send you to Jail.
The prisoner arose to object to such a sum-
mary proceeding, but the Justice informed
him that "thar war no use talkin," and if he
didn't 'shet his mouth" he'd fine him for con-
tempting the honorable court. The permitti-
mus was signed, handed to an officer and the
prisoner jugged.
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TURBINE WATER WHEEL.

WE have one 1s.inch RIGHT HAND TU3.
w BINE WHEEL, as a sample Of Farrar's
Invention. We are working l31inch Wheel
OF the same kind, and there is no better Water
Wheel made for the same money. Those who
contemplate using Turbine Wheel can do no
better than to get one of these Wheels. We have
Circulars giving all the details in regard to the
working Of it, and with the sale you have the
privilege of trying the Wheel, and if it does not
Come and see the sample lS-inch r. h. Turbine
Wheel, Manufactured by the SERGEANT MAN
UFACTURING COMPANY, Greensboro, N. c.
HERNDON BROS, Agents. Yorkville, s. C.
February 10 Al
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THE WILLIAMsTON FEMALE COLLEGE

THE WILLIAMSON FEMALE COLLEGE
N ESPECTFULLY offers its services to those
6, parents who desire to secure for their daugh-
ters the thorough and symmetrical cultivation OF
their physical, intellectual. and moral powers.
It is conducted on what is called the LONE.
STUDY" PLAN, with Semi-Annu ual Course OF
Studv: and by system of Tuitional Premiums,
its low rates are made still lower for ALL who
No Public Exercises No Perceptions" Grad
uation, which is always private, may occur eight
For full Information, write for an Illustrated
Catalogue. Address
Williamson, s. c.
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HUNTER, OATES & CO.'S,
February "a
FENCE-LAW ELECTION.

FENCE-LAW ELECTION.
NOR the purpose of submitting to the qualified
voters of CHEROKEE township, in York
county, 8. c., PROPOSITION TO ALTER
THE FENCE LAW, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Act Of the Legislature Of South
Carolina, approved June 7th, 1877, It is hereby or
dered that an election be held in said township on
FRIDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1881,
and that the polls be kept open from O'Clock,
A. M, until o'clock, P. NJ, the form OF the bal
lot to be as follows, viz. Those in favor will use
a ballot, either written or printed-"1n favor OF
,altering the Fence Law" Those opposed will
use ballot either written or printed-"Against
altering the Fence Law"
The voters Of the township will vote at
BLACKS STATION, an election precinct In said
township.
The following persons are designated as mana
gers of said election:
F: W. Moore, Joel R; Smith and J; W; Rhyme;
The managers above designated to hold the SAID
election upon the close of the election, shall connt
the votes and make return of the result and the
ballots to the undersigned. County Commission
ers of York county, at their office in Yorkvllle,
at IL o'clock NJ, on Monday, August 10, 1881.
JAMES B. ALLISON, County
j. M. JACKSON,
A. F. LINDSAY, Commissioners.
july Il oC
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gas~ Potash is an excellent fertilizer for the
grape vine. Fork in and around the roots q
few pecks of wood ashes. Cow dung contains
large portion of potash and but compara-
lively small amount of nitrogen, consequently
it is better fertilizer than horse manure for
the grape vine.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
<,OT1NTY OF YORK.

WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, c. G. G. Pleas,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admin;
istratien on all and singular, the goods and
chattes, rights and credits of EDWARD DuF-
FIE, late Of the county aforesaid, deceased, -,
These are. therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors Of the said
deceased, to be and appear at our next Judge Of
Probate's Court, for York County, to be hold, I,
en- at York Court House, on the 3RD DAY OF
next to she% shond srsne
Given under my hand and seal, this 2Srd day OF
June, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-one, and in the looth
year of the Independence of the United states Oh
America. J. A. MCLEAN,
Judge Of Probate.
June % 70 OF
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Anmuruas 9epartment.
EXAMINATION OF A MEDICAL STUDENT.

EXAMINATION OF A MEDICAL STUDENT.
Professor of Anatomy.-How many bones
are there in the human body?
Student-That depends upon what one
had for dinner In shad time there are gen.
orally more or less.
Professor. Where is the heart situated?
Student-Commonly in the left side of
the thorax but the majority Of the students
lose theirs altogether before they leave COL
lege.
Professor. Where are the carotid arter-
ies2
Student.-They arise on each side of the
neck, and pass up as high as the shirt collar,
then down the insensate canal, and terminate
in both boots
Professor Of Chemistry.-Of what is the at
mosphere composed
Student.-Oxygen, nitrogen, and other foul
gasses-depending somewhat upon the inhab'
itants and the filth of the streets.
Professor-Gve an example of the non
electrcs.
Student-Rosin, feathers, hoops, old bach
elors, and lightning rods.
Professor of Materia Medica-Name some
of the emetic agents.
Student.-Epcac, warm water, too much
liquor and sea sickness.
Professor-What is considered the maxi
mum dose of opium.
Student-One drop. of the millioneth dilu-
tion of one half the smallest possible guam
tity, is powerful dose for homeopathic, but
we have been advised to give it as long as
the patient can swallow and repeat the dose.
Professor Of Surgsry.-How would you
distinguish disocation from sprain.
Student.-The safest way is to twist the
injured limb until we are sure it is dislocated,
then set it. All concerned are better satisfied
Professor.-What is the treatment for en-
largement of the tonsils
Student.-That must depend upon circum'
stances. If had a tonsil instrument should
remove them, but otherwise treat them ra
tionally.
Professor of Theory and Practice.-Give
us the best treatment for intermittent fever
Student.-Give quinine until the patient
is blind, and then send him to an eye sur
geon.
Professor.-Would not the warm bath be
good in connection with the quinine
Student.-Certainly, and the warmer thu
better.
Professor-How long would you keep the
patient in it?
Student.--Until-un the skin slips, and
then sweat him off with hot stuff.
Professor Of Obstetrics. Have you had any
experience in the lying-in department
Student-Certainly sir, l was noted fol
lying in our town, and came near being laid
out for it.
The student was allowed degree, as he
had treated majority of the faculty tc
brandy toddies
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NOTICE.

NOTICE..
RESPECTFULLY inform the public that I
I am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears
ana other fne-edged instruments. Prices-for
honing and sharpening razors, 25 cents, and for
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge
TOM BALLARD, Barber.
October % A N
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,,,u,,nn III s. Mail. IN Y. Express. u. 8. Fast Mail.
WESTWARD. No. d. No. 4S. No. so.
CONNECTIONS.

A with arriving trains of Georgia Central and
A. q w. P. Railroads.
with arriving trains of Georgia Central, A. &
W. P. and w. e. A. Railroads.
with arriving trains of Georgia Railroad.
with Lawrenceville Branch to and from
Lawrenceville, Ga.
with Northeastern Railroad Of Georgia to and
from Athens, Ga.
with Elberton Airline to and from Elberton,
Georgia.
With Columbia and Grsenville, to and from
Columbia and Charleston, g. @.
H with Columbia and Greenville to and from
Columbia and Charleston, s. G.
with Spartanburg and Asheville and Spar
tanburg, Union and Columbia, to and from Hen
derson and Asheville and Alston and Columbia.
L with Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge, to
and from Lincolnton and Chester.
M with G. G. & A.-C. C.--R. & D. and A. T. Il
o. for all points West, North and East.
@- Pullman Sleeping Car Service on Trains
Nos. AZ and 48, Daily without change, between
Atlanta and New York.
A. POPE, General Passenger Agent.
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KINGS M0UNTAIN CENTENNIAL,

VTNHE Kings Mountain Centennial Association
instructed me to publish in permanent form,
the proceedings Of the recent CELEBRATION
OF THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN,
together with those of 1855. The book will con-
tain about two hundred pages. 1t is proposed to
bring the work out in three different bindings at
the following prices:
Paper Binding, w
Half Binding, ng,......"..."".................. so
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It'll manifest that the proposed work can only be
published by subscription. 1t is for the public to
say whether or not the work shall be published
Any one desiring the work will send me his or her
name and the money, and in the event the book
Is not published the money will be refunded.
r. LATHAM.
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GARRY IRON ROOFING CO..
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENIS w AN IEDs
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profitable business. Good men will find this q
rare chance TO MAKE MONEY.
Such will please answer this advertisement
by letter. enclosing stamp for reply, stating what
business they have been engaged in. None but
those who mean business need apply. Address
FINLEY, HARVEY & CO.,
ATLANTA, GA.
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

VNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
perfectly clean, and if unfaded restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre of the goods
Do not throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as well as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
August IL 20 II
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CHARLESTON, S. G.,
STURGEON DENTIST,

SURGEON DENTIST,
@ Will be in YORKVILLE again
about the 1st Of AUGUST, 1881, tor
9In1D the purpose of practcing his profess
sion. He will beamply prepared with all the most
improved instruments and appliances known to
the Dentistry.
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LOTS FOR SALE.

LOTS FOR SALE.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE, on reasona-
Y BILE terms, on that handsome property known
as the McCAW PLACE. Purchasers can exam
inc maps on application to the undersigned, or to
W. H. McCORKLE, Agent.
JAS. F. HART.
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JOB PRINTING.

OWING to our superior facilities with the best
u machine presses, All abundance of type and
first-cass appointments throughout our Office,
we are prepared to execute ALL MANNER OF
JOB PRINTING In superior style, and at prices
that will compare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality of work and mate
rials. We have recently made reduction in
prices for the following classes of work. to which
we invite the attention Of business men:
BILL HEADS.
For SEQ Forl0OO
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Sixth-sheet Bill Heads, ,............ 200 800
Monthly statements at same price of sixth sheet
bill heads We will fill an order for bill heads,
giving any desired number of either size OF
sheet at proportionate prices.
LETTER HEADS.
For $40 For 1000
Commercial Note,~"..."..".S2.l5 $S.25
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of paper and guarantee entire satisfaction in ev-
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We also give special attention to the printing CT
Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities
which we furnish strictly according to The require
ments OF the justices OF the Supreme Court, and
in proof reading exercise the utmost care to en-
sure accuracy.
We are prepared to furnish all other kinds of
printing. from a visiting card to a large volume,
and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any
style of work desired. Address.
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TREATMENT OF DIPHTHERIA.-Take from
two to FIVE grains Of chlorate of potash, put ii
far back on the tongue, allow it to melt grad
ually, and repeat every hour until the desired
improvement takes place, which is usually in
few hours One of the best plans of treat
ment is the following: Gargle-Two drachms
chlorate of potash, six ounces hot water, four
drachms alcohol, eight drops creosote, thirty
drops muriatic acid this is to be used as a
gargle every thirty minutes. Internally use
the following remedy: Three drachms chlo-
rate of potash, six ounces water, one ounce
sugar, two drachms eincture ofiron. Dose-A
teaspoonful every four hours. 1t is claimed
that the above treatment will cure nineteen
cases out of twenty.
WARTS ON ANIMALs.-Inquiries are made
for cure for warts of different kinds on
horses, mules and cattle. Many remedies are
prescribed barbarous and cruel to
the animal. will give you remedy often
tried and never known to fail. Annoint the
wart three times with clean fresh hogs lard,
about two days between times. have had
warts on my horses bleeding warts, of large
size, ratting warts and seed warts to the
number of more than one hundred on one
horses head. l have never been able to find
the warts for the third application of the
lard. All disappear after the second appi-
cation.