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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19
A Big Drink and What Came Of It.

One Of the principle collections of
the Rathhause collection in Bavarian
Rothenburg is an immense pokal or
goblet, holding twelve Bavarian schop-
pen, full six quarts. 1t was intended
to be passed around the table at grand
feasts, but on one memorable oc-
casion it was drained to the last drop
by single individual, who was none
the worse for the excess. Perhaps his
motive was his protection. 1t hap
pened in this wise: When. in 1851,
Count lilly, with his whole army, took
possession of the city, he called the
council together, informed them that
they were all to be beheaded and sent
the Mayor to summon the executioner
forthwith. AS may be supposed, the
man did not hurry to do his errand,
and WHEN he at last arrived at the house
the eXecutioner plumply refused to I'M
dertake the task of cutting off the
heads of his respected fellow-citizens,
the Councillors.
During this interval while the peo-
pie were lamenting, the eXecutioner
protesting and the Mayor shaking in
his shoes, the Councillors. in their des-
peration, hit upon bright idea They
filled the great pokal with their choicest
wine and offered it to lilly and his at
PENDANTS. In few moments the
temper of the naughty conqueror was
softened, he grew more compassionate
toward his victims, and at last becoming
Jolly over his frequent draughts of the
mellow liquor, he promised to set his
trembling prisoners at liberty if one of
their number would, in his presence,
drink the pokal full of wine.
This offer seemed at first only cruel
aggravation of their misery; but after
an anxious discussion certain Herr
Nusch, former Mayor, accepted the
challenge and succeeded in the APP
parently impossible task. lilly kept
his word; a servant was sent in all
haste to call back the Mayor and bid
the executioner cease his preparations.
The street through which the servant
ran on his welcome errand IS called
Peace Alley Friedensgasschen) to this
day, and the descendants of the brave
ex-Mayor still enjoy u yearly pension
from the public funds, besides remain
ing owners of the famous pokal. Man.
haitian.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19
Two Aged Southern Students.

We knew in Granville County two
aged gentlemen who were farmers and
who lived half mile or so apart. One
of them, now in his grave, in his
seventy-fourth year sat down and read
over for mental solacement and re-
freshment and for use several leading
Latin poets. He was the finest scholar
in Shakespeare that has yet lived in the
South SO far as we know. He was p
man of sweetest character, and wrote
with considerable elegance. When
John G. Taylor fell asleep one of the
purest and best Of North Carolinians
passed to his reward. His neighbor still
survives, aged eighty-one years. He,
too, is classical scholar, and reads his
Horace in his old age. He is man Of.
very accurate reading, and is more
familiar with Chaucer than any man
we have known. He reads the best and
only the best. 1t was only last year
that it was our pleasure to publish q
very clever contribution from his fertile
pen that was as sparkling, fresh and
humorous as if it had been written by
some gifted man Of thirty-fve. 1t was
this article that gave the finishing blow
to the supposed authorship of cousin
Sally Dillard," and that showed that
Ham Jones had only revamped an old
Virginian story. Wilmington IN. O.
Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19

"A small piece of resin dipped in
water, which is placed in vessel on u
stove, viii add a peculiar property to
the atmosphere of the room, which will
give great relief to persons troubled
with cough. The heat of the water
is sufficient to throw Off the aroma of
the resin, and gives the same relief that
is afforded by Il combustion of resin.
1t is preferable to. combustion because
the evaporation is more durable. The
sar,o resin may be used for weeks.
The Baptists have established at
Newton Center, Mass, a house for the
children Of missionaries who are in dis
tant parts. Boston Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19

Beneath this stone lies Johnny Green,
An Office boy OF modest mien,
Who found the pathway to the tomb,
Straight from an editorial room.
n. "a. iunkUtrici,, in H1rpCr'8 Mdgnzin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19
PRINTEMPS.

4 M ~ 4 II 4lI o.
To The Editor:
Here is a balmy little thing,
10 MI your heart with joy;
But as il is "A song Of spring,
send it by boy.
THE Poem.
The vino on the cot s. blowing,
The nest Is built in the tree,
And the apple limbs are showing
Their blooms in the fragrant lea.
The bird 10 his mate ia singing,
The lambkin skips on the hill.
Ana the rosy clover's springing
Beside the gurgling riu
Sir Strephon his love is signing,
The cricket begins to chirp,
Aud the boy in the back yards tying
The can to the brindled purp.
Above tho lake in the hollow
That mirrors a coudless sky
Is darting the airy swallow,
Aud the purple dragon-hy.
The bumbe-beo in the garden
Runs riot the livelong day,
And Maud in her Dolly Warden
Plucks flowers along the way.
Sir stephen his love is signing,
The cricket begins to chrp,
And the boy in the back yards tying
The can to the brindled purp.
POSTSCRIPT.
II this poetic daisy
Should make you sad and sore,
And get you wild and crazy
To spill me on the floor,
And hul me through the easement,
or maui me like "A toy,
And drop me TO the basement,
Nhy-takc IL out Of the boy!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19

One Of the weather prophets up.
in New Hampshire frankly says that he
sits down and thinks and then "pre-
diets what happens to come into his
mind" Some other weather-wise peo-
pie are not as candid, but possibly not
more scientific Chicago Times.
Boiled barley is quite generally fed
horses in England. 1t is said to have
9ne-third more nutrition than oats.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-19

To The Editor:
Here is a balmy little thing.
To MI your heart with joy;
But as it is IA song Of spring,
send it by a boy.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
(For The Messenger.
Tournament ut Payne's Store.

There was Tournament ride at
VIM. Payne's Store on the Goth ult.
The day was pretty fair for the ride,
and by IL o'clock large crowd had
gathered together for the interesting
scene, and by o'clock all the riders
had assembled at the race track, with
their fine horses, waiting their names
to be called before riding for the lovely
crowns.
John Il. Whitman was the first to
ride through on beautiful swift-foot-
ed black. ,...:..
The following named young men
were the riders: r. ,E, Knox, j. b.
Jameson,'J. e. Knox, II. NJ. Stewart,
VIM. Snied, G. w. Hendricks. f. r.
Hendricks, j. r. Whitman.
j. II. whitman won. the first prize.
taking eight of the nine rings. The
other successful Rights were: :R. f..
Knox, j. b. Jameson and VIM. Snied.
w. fl. Thomas, of Six-mile, called up
the successful Knights before th,
crowns were placed upon the lucky
young ladies' heads, and made quite.
an interesting address, which suited
the OCCASION.
y. i. Whitman crowned Miss Alice
Barnes; K. Il. Knox crowned Miss
Eugenia Craig; j. b. jameson crown
ed Miss Ida Finley, and VIM. Sncid
crowned Miss Lula Whitman. II.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
HH ~ WI HIlYHAHn

Married, December 30th, by Rev. J.
-. Talley, at his residence, j. A SIM
MONS and Miss MARY OWENS, all of
Pickens county.
On December 30th, at the residences
OF the bride, J. G.. ALLEN, of Green
vile county, and Mrs. CARRIE A.
GARRISON, Of Grove Station.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

Easley Post Office Money Orders
and Postal Notes Issued.
No. Orders issued in 1888, 1,lO6.
Amt. of Postoflicc Orders and Postal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $25, ,637.83
Amt. OF Fees on saric...... 174.37
No. Orders Issued in 1882, 1904.
Amt. of Orders issued In '82, $24, ,s27.0S
Amt. of Fees on same. ......... 168. 80
Increase in amount over 1882, 8lO.75
Total amount issued in the
past two years...........$50.4 .4Ga.0l
1T is said that Emory Speers
raid into this State will result in
the Senate refusing to confirm his
nomination as District Attorney Of
Georgia.
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The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
TNO 13.

Hamilton, Richard Berry, William
Grice and Mac. Higgins.
All the exercises were interspcrsed
with music; which added greatly to the
enjoyment Of all. Miss Lila Quillian
had the music In charge, and reflected
much credit upon herself.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

The young ladies OF town gave a
Leap Year Party to the young men on
Tuesday night at the residence of "A.
NJ. Folger. 1t was an exceedingly
pleasant affair, ,andan interesting sight,
to see the fair forms take the lead.
Easley has been alive with amusement
for the last few weeks, and this was an
occasion that was much enjoyed.
james Stegall, Mr.. Hunt and 9TH
ers in that vicinity. in this county,
have recently lost good and valuable
horses from blind staggcrs, which
causes alarm. We have heard the fol-
lowing remedy highly recommended {:
Knock. the head out of -four barrel.
place rich ,lightwood in the barrel, set
fire, place green pine tops over the
blaze, hold the horses head over the
barrel, placing it as far into tn, barrel
as you can, and relief will follow.
The Knights Of the Golden Rule,
held a public meeting in the Chapel Of
the Easlcy Academy on Tuesday
morning last. Col. II. e. Bowen pre-
sided on the occasion, and introduced
to the audience Capt. r. s. Morgan, of
Greenvillc, who delivered an address.
We understand it was fnc, and was
appreciated by the audience. Good
music was one Of the interesting fea-
lures Of the OCCASION This Benevo-
lent Society seems to be puitc a sue
cess in our midst, and we tender it our
best wishes.
Attention is directed to the new adj
vertisemcnt Of the EaSley Academy
The first Session Of 1884 begins Jam
uary Id, and continues six school
months. Send in your children and
have them educated at one of the best
schools in the whole country.
Also, read notices Of Public Sale and
notice to Creditors and Debtors, by j..
Il. GossctJ, ESD. Admir-.
AiHo, w llC" dNVclIlSCIllcllL Oh u. -.
Runion, who offers you better induce
ments for 1884, than ever before. DO
not rest until you have found out what
he proposes to do.
There is q negro girl in Laurens
county with the singularly poetic name
OF Fair Rosa Beauty Spot Temptation
Touch Me Not. If there is any more
Of her name we will certainly inform
our readers as soon IS the discovery is
made.
Immersion and close communion
are said to be dying out among the
English Baptists. DR.. Spurgcon's
church is said to be among the few
holding the old faith.
lFor the Messenger.
DACUSVILLE. Dec. %. 1889
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

On last Friday evening, Prof. G. w.
Moore, Principal of the Easley Iigl,
School, with IL troup of good actors.
selected, from his roll of scholars, gave
a most enjoyable entertainment, con-
sisting Of music, tableaux scenes and
,charades, to a large and apprcciativc
audience, in the main room of the
Academy.
Like other entertainments, Prof.
Moore his given heretofore, it was
quit" successful In them h, never
fails to entertain pleasantly a large
audience. The people in going there
KNOW what to look for, and they feel
that any time spent at one Of his en-
tcrtainments will not be lost.
The object Of the last was to raise
money for the Piano. This instru
ment was purchased when the school
was started here about a year ago
The extent of the usefulness i, readily
arrived at, by simply attending one of
these entertainments, and listening to
the sweet strains Of music. as they are
made by the accomplished young la
dies OF town and those in the vicinity.
The exercises opened last Friday
evening with a most touching tablcaux
scene entitled, "Angcl and Demon. :"
The angelic character was Miss Mamie
Quillain, who kept Watch over the
sleeping beauty; Miss Zoa Gilliland,
while Mac. Higgins acted in the Gu
pac;ty of His Satanic Majcsty.'
Next in order was a charadc, "Coun-
try Cousins" This was splendid, and
was acted by Misses Nora Holcombe,
Lila Qullian, Lidie Robinson and Do
ra Folger.
After this the audience listened to a
song, ''roo Late to Marry" sung
sweetly by Misses Cora Clyde and Ma
mie Quillian.
Following this was a charade, euti-
tied, 1.-The Canvassing Agent" acted
well indeed. by Misses Ncttic Barton,
Mamie Quillian and Richard Berry,
flovey Clyde and Willie Williams.
Next in order was another tablcaux
scene, "Jcalousy,' Misses Cora Clyde,
Rachel Atkins and Nora Holcombe.
Following this was very fine cha
radc. in which al Gid well. The char
acters were Messrs. Thomas nudgens,
Willie Hamilton, Willie Grice and Lii
lie Clyde.
After this the audience was shown
sc ourtship under Difficulties arried
on by b. ID. Lenhardt and Miss Lille
Gossctt, under the mischcvous dircc-
ton of Elbcrt Hester.
Just at this point it was the pleasure
OF the audience to listen to that sweet
Old song, "We parted by the River
sidc,' sung swcctly by Misses Lila
Quillian and Dora Folger. 1t was a
musical treat.
The entertainment closed with q
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
@hs Gasleg cWesyenger.
LOCAL AND COUNTY MATTERS.
EASLEY, S. c., JANUARY a..

UEeSAo NlItES. l. . "A. wv NBE1 Will DOaru
scholars for the Easley High School at
reasonable prices. jan 4, 1S84-2t
Miss Pet Partlow, most enter
tanning young lady from Anderson, is
visiting relatives in Easley'
Col. j. j. Norton, of Walhalla.
passed through en- route for Pickcns on
Wednesday last.
THE MESSENGER wishes its read
crs A Happy New Year. Let others
add their names to our list.
Santa Claus, on Christmas Eve.
presented our friend Smith, Of Ander-
son county. with a tive-pound-boy
Col. j. E. Hagood, Clerk of tie
United States Circuit Court, was in
town last Sunday. At present he is in
pickcns.
-Rev. w. II. Kirton delivered a
good and an interesting sermon in the
Methodist Church on Sunday morning
last.
For convenience, hereafter our To-
cal and county news, etc, will be
found on our first page. Our editorial
matter will still be found on the second
page.
Rev. S. A. Gary has exhibited his
philanthropy, by the presentation of a
nice organ, to the congregation of
Enon Baptist Church in this county. A
noble gift it was.
We return thanks to Mcssrs. w.
and B. for their communications to be
found in this issue. We will be glad to
receive communications from our
friends, and will give them place in
our columns.
"A very destructive fire occurred
in Greenville on the night Of the 2nd.
A row of buildings, extending from
Frceman's bar on the corner of Wash
ington and Main Streets, up as far as
McPhcrson's grocery store, was burn
ed. Doubtless some were insured. We
hav'nt heard the particulars of the fire.
We solicit correspondents in all
parts Of our County, whom we would
be glad would furnish us with marriage
and death notices, and in fact anything
worthy of note. Please bear in mind
to make your communications short
and to the point, as our paper is small.
Riley Edds, who lived on Rice's
Creek, about four miles above Easlcy,
died on last Friday night. One hour
previous to his death. he had been at a
neighbor's house attending party,
and about 8 o'clock he went home.
But before 10 o'clock he lay corpse
from some sudden, fatal disease. lie
was buried at Liberty on Sunday. Rev.
5. a. Gary conducting the funeral OBJ
sequies. We extend our sympathy to
his bcrcavcd family.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04
DACUSVILLE, Dec. %. !

DACUsvIILE, Dec. %. 1883.
Two ladies near this place, each
gave birth to q child on Christmas day.
Both lived in the same house, and both
named Martha. Il.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

The Ohio liquor manufactu-
rers and dealers have organized to
fight prohibition.
The Easley messenger. (Easley, S.C.) 1883-1891, 1884-01-04

for The MESSENGER.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-06

tinue of no avail 1t still refuses to
rain,
These are dull days at the capital.
The states affairs seem to lag in har-
mony with the general depression.
The temperature is toning down by
degrees.
1t is the general belief that Judge
Rector, Observation-Disclosures can
didate for congress, committed polit-
ical hari-kari 10y his letter to darkey
Ned Robinson, of Bastrop.
The marriage Of Mr.. Archie w.
Watson, manager of the telephone eX'
change, to Miss Katie Robinson, of
Brennan, which took place last Sun
day was rather sudden, but cOngratu-
lations were numerous. Archie al
ways was an admiTer Of the true, the
beautiful and the good, and of course
he couldn't help IL.
Col, Cardwell, the old editor of the
Statesman, once more graces the sane
tum of that journal and is doing some
solid work toward maintaining its edi-
torial prestige.
The sensation occasiOned by the dis
covery of the body of the negro, Viii
sou, beside the track of the narrow
gauge, shot apparently in the attempt
to place distractions on the road, was
heightened by the nature of the re-
ward which had been offered by the
railroad for the criminals reading,
"either dead or alive.n This it Is
claimed by some, was an incentive to
crime and there was talk of arresting
President Rhomberg. The matter
seems to have quoted down however.
Special 10 the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Sept. The peni-
Tertiary board held a meeting this
evening and discussed the question of
advertising for bids to transport con-
victs to the penitentiaries. This will
be done soon.
The land board is protractng its reg
ular session and is disposing of con
tested actual settler cases. 1t is under
stood no more heavy cases will he
made before the meeting of the legis-
lature.
The comptroller purchased $4,000
worth of Hunt county bonds to-day fol
school fund.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-06
SECRETARY F0LGER.
A Committee to Draft Resolutions Of
Respect to His Memory,
The President Orders ALI Government
Flags at HalfMast To-Day.

WASHINGTON Sept AT meet
ing of the chiefs of the various bureaus
of the treasury department to-day,
Comptroller Lawrence, Commissioner
johnson, Treasurer Wyman, Commits.
soner Evans and solicitor Neal
were appointed committee to
draft resolutions of respect to
the memory of the deceased secretary.
A number Of treasury employees eX-
pressing a desire to att end the Oh
sequies, arrangements will be made,
if possible to run u special train from
Washington to Geneva the evening
prior to the funeral, TO return inn
mediately after the ceremonies, The
treasury department Is closed to-day,
the building being heavily drsped
with black and flags flying at half
mast, Acting Secretary Coon will issue
an order TO close the sub-treasuries and
custOm.houses during the funeral
ceremonies. The acting secretary of
state, Davis, received telegram from
the president this morning directing
an executive order TO be issued for
mally announcing the death OF Score.
tary Folger.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
PROVIDENCE, II, L., Sept. 5.-Presi-
dent Arthur will come to this city to-
morrow morning to attend the funeral
of senator Anthony. He will pruba-
bly, leave here direct for Geneva, n. v.
10 attend the funeral of Secretary
Folger. He returned the call of Ad,
miral Sir John T.. Commerell on board
the Northampton this morning.
THE OFFICIAL ORDER.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-rhe secre-
tary Of state has addressed the follow
ing letter to the other members of the
cabinet:
with deep regret I announce that Hon.
Chas. i. FOlgeT, the secretary OF the treasury
yesterday died at his home at Geneva, n. \,
Thus has closed The life, ola distinguished
and respected citizen. who by his services
RS an executive officer Of the United
states and rs legislator and Judge
IN his own state won the esteem and regard
OF his cOuntrymen, The president directs
that all the departments OF the executive
branch of the government, and the offices
subordinate To them, shall manifest due
honor for the memory of this eminent Citi-
zen In manner consonant with the dignity
OF the Ollice thus made vacant, aud with the
upright character of him who held IT,.
To this end the rerident directs that the
treasury apartment and its dependencies
In this capital be draped in mourning for a
period OF thirty days; that the several eNecu-
tive departments shall he closed on the day
of the funeral of the deceased, and that I'm ali
the public buildings OF the government
throughout the United States the national
flag snail be draped In mourning and dis
played at half mast
A telegram to Acting Secretary Coon
from Secretary Folger's physician says
that he was conscious to within a min
ute OF his death. He dictated letter
before he died and read his mail on the
morning of the day of his death.
THE FUNERAL. TUESDAY.
GENEVA, n. " sept. 5.-The fu.
neral of the late Secretary F0lger will
take place Tuesday next.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-06

the total number being over seven
hundred votes.
AT S o'clock tonight there was a
grand rally and flag raising
In East Sherman, commonly
known here as Gospel Ridge.
from the large number OF
preachers who inhabit IL. The whole
city was out and some lively speeches
were made. Judge Hare was the prin-
cipal speaker.
Capt. Britton, Jot Gunter and j. II.
Brown returned from Gainesville this
morning and gave THE GAZETTE a
sound rafting because it said they
would stop at the six-mlle tank to take
a drink. They went straight through
and returned home straight as strings.
Thos. Forbes. Jr., and family re-
turned home Wednesday from a SUM
mer vacation on the coast Of Mobile
bay.
Jake w. Levy got back yesterday
from an Eastern trip. He says the In
dependents In New York are the hot
test Cleveland men in this canvass
and will be found when the votes are
counted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-06
CAPITAL CULLINGs.
Tie Austin Press Club Chlt-chat.

Tie Austin Press Club Chlt-chat.
Correspondence OF the Gazette.
AUSTIN, Ten, Sept. 1.-The Aus
tin Press club was organized three
months ago and has grown into The
largest institution of the kind in the
state, numbering among its member
ship all the active journalists in the
capital city. 1t has elegant rooms on
the avenue which are handsomely fur.
nished, and in which are kept on file
all the principal publications. Bill
lard and pool tables Just purchased
from the Brunswick-Ballk factory OF
st. Lonis, have been added to its at
uactions, and altogether make it one
OF the cosiest resorts TO be found in the
city. Strangers and especially news.
paper men are invited TO visit the club
wherever in Austin, and will be
shown every possible courtesy. The
boys contemplate an excursion TO the
st. Louis fair and also one to New
Orleans sometime In January.
CAPITAL CITY NOTES.
When will this cruel Francois war
be over?
Skating Kinks continue TO enjoy lib
eral patronage.
Sayers' friends put bis majority for
congressman at 1000 as the lowest
notch.
The prayers Of the righteous CON
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-06
CLEBURNE.
Cotton and Grain shipments.

Special to the Gazette.
ClEpuRNE, Ten, Sept, Fifty
bales of cotton We're shipped to-day to
Fall River Mass. This is the first
shipment of new cotton from this
place this season. We learn from cot
ton buyers that they expect it IN rap
idly from this time on.
Two cars of grain Were shipped
to-day.
We had n slight shower this after
noon which settled the dust and
made the air much cooler; not enough
however, TO do the cotton any ma.
terial good,
Ii is reported that the sam Graham
pasture, situated about twenty miles
west of here, was set ailre by some
one and a large portion of the grass
destroyed, together with about a mile
and n half of fence.
Indications are that we will have
more rain tonight.