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Money or Misery.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 24.-That
portion of this city known as Providence
has been recently in ferment caused by
the unseemly demonstrations of Q blunt
old settler named Aaron Med Donald, who
persists in annoying the family of ".
w. Winton, former President of the
Second National bank, and who owes
Mcdonald an old debt of about $4,000.
a few Sundays ago, during religious
revival at the church of which the Win.
tons are members, Mcdonald created
scene by denonncing Mrs. Winton
yehemently while she was extending the
hand of fellowship to some new members
of the congregation. As soon as the
sensation subsidized Mcdonald expressed
regret for it, and it was supposed that
the matter was ended.
But another, and even more public
demonstration has just lead to McDon.
AIDS arrest, and he has been held to bail
for his good behavior. For some weeks
past the salvation army has been working
up the Hyde Park portion of the city
into q religious frenzy. About twenty
members Of the army, including some
uYe OE Blk lGLUolco, lufdOcO 4AOrl0OASo1
and as soon as Mcdonald saw them he
offered them S. to accompany him to the
Winton residence and pray and sing for
the inmates. The salvationists would
not accept ), but agreed to take 81.
Then a motley procession, headed by
Mcdonald, marched up the hill to the
residence of the banker.
The party stopped in front of the gate,
and Mcdonald, assuming command, ex-
claimed in loud voice "Now pray for
old Winton." The band began to pray
as directed, and hoped the Lord would
convert Winton and persuade him to pay
back McDonald's money. The Winton
family took no notice of all this, but
presently McDonald called upon them to
come out and be converted.
At last Mrs. Winton came out on
The porch, accompanied by her son, and
begged that the "boly show" would
cease. Thereupon Mcdonald few into
a rage, denounced the family as thieves
and threatened dire destruction upon
them unless they paid him his money.
1t was useless trying to reason with him,
and his wild vituperation was interspersed
with some equally wild psalm singing by
the salvation army. A great crowd con:
gregated about the place and loitered
around there until the salvation people
dispersed.
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A Hard Working President.
A Washington letter to the Baltimore

A Washington letter to the Baltimore
american says:
With the thermometer in the seventies
in the shade, and with Colonel Lamont
still under the weather from overwork,
President Cleveland should heed the
warning given by his friends and slack
up little on the amount of work he has
been doing since he came into the White
House. In speaking of this matter, no
reference is intended to what has thus far
been accomplished by the administration.
The only matter in question is the long
hours and actual labor put in day after
day and night after night by Mr.. Cleve-
land himself. The memory of the oldest
employe at the White House runneth
not back to the time when there has been
such hard.working President. 1t is,
perhaps, an open question as to whether
1t is necessary for him to handle his own
mail, or for him to personally inspect the
papers of every candidate for presiden-
tial appointment. But the fact remains
that he evidently thinks he must give his
personal attention to these matters.
The result is that, with the exception of
about seven hours for sleep, two for
meals and now and then an hour or two
for fresh air, he is constantly at work at
his desk. And sometimes, when he has
some particular thing on his mind, he is
to be found poripg over papers and con-
sulting with. members of his cabinet,
much to their personal discomfort, as
late as 2 o'clock in the morning. Colo.
mel Lamont was quite as hard worker
at Albany as was Mr.. Cleveland, and yet
he never succumbed to the, pressure. 1t
is not, therefore, impossible that Mr..
Cleveland may do we'll to be warned in
time. Some Of his intimate friends
have been talking to him on the subject,
and he has laughingly told them-point-
ing TO his constantly increasing avoirdu-
pois--that he will be all right as soon as
be moves out to the Soldiers Home, and
has chance to walk a little of the fat
off. There is considerable Of reason in
that idea. He is said to be very fond of
walking, but he is unwilling to attract so
much public attention as presidential
pedestrianism in the city would attract.
Not only is the President very hard
worker. himself, but the spirit of labor
seems to be infused into everyone associ.
ated with the work of the executive
mansion. The executive clerks and mes.
sengers are to-day the busiest govern
ment employees in Washington. Wheth-
er they like it or not, matters not.
Those who saw the President at last
nights reception, however, must admit
that he did not look like sick man.
And yet he is not as spry as the oldest
member of his cabinet, Mr.. Lamar, who
knows how to take things easier, and
who, at the same time, is supposed to do
his whole duty. Mr.. Cleveland would
probably give half years salary if he
could rush up on horse back, jump to the
ground and run up stairs three steps at a
time, as Secretary Lamar did on his way
to Tuesdays cabinet meeting, much to
the amusement of the bystanders.
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The INTELn1aENcER has frequently
urged on, the citizens Of Charleston,
Aiken, Edge6eld and Pickens, the desi.
rability of combining the Carolina, Cum
berland Gap and Chicago Railroad with
the Savannah Valley from McCormick's
to Smiths Store. It could have been
easily done, and the only grading neces-
sary to be done would have been about
twenty.eight miles from Edge6eld to
McC Cormick's, twelve miles from Ander:
son to Smiths Store, three miles between
that point and Pickens, and about five
miles from 7Edgefsld to Aiken. This
grading of forty-eight miles would have
given a roads from Piekens to Aiken about.
one hundred and forty or fifty: miles
through asplendid country, and an inde-
pendent shorter line to Charleston.
State pride made us anxious to see the
points named cooperate in securing this
road. Charleston could' easily have
secured it by subscription of fifty
thousand dollars, and it would every
year have added ten fold to the business
of that city. But no interest was taken
in the suggestion, and Anderson who had
put her money into the Savannah Valley
had too much pluck and enterprise to
stay dormant waiting for something to
turn up, has been compelled by the mere
matter of self-preservation to form an
alliance which will forever, we fear, keep
the trade of this section of this State
away from Charleston. Our friends
along the other line will succeed some
time, we hope, in building their road,
but we fear that it will in the future be
like it has been ever since the new com.
bination was made-it will take more
money to pay the Presidents salary OF
FIVE thousand dollars per annum than
they can raise. We hope, however, that
they may be more success. and if so
we will take pleasure in jo.- 'ug them by
q connecting road at some convenient
place. This would give to Anderson the
advantages of three strong competing
lines, and Of course greatly benefit our
city. Therefore ne wish the Carolina,
Cumberland Gap and Chicago road every
success.
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The Texas Floods.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, April 24.-The
most disastrous food ever known in this
vicinity visited Gainesville Wednesday
night and continued with little abate.
ment throughout Thursday. The Pecan
and Elm creeks, which empty into Trim.
ity River just below the city, rose with
fearful rapidity in the darkness of the
night. About 4 o'clock in the morning
a number of houses in the bottoms were
swept away, the occupants fleeing for
their lives, leaving. everything behind.
One child was drowned, but there is
reason to fear loss of several other lives.
From above the town three houses passed
down the stream, from which, above the
rush of water, cries of distress were
plainly heard. The loss of live stock in
the vicinity is very serious. The car
casses of horses, cows and sheep are
passing by at frequent intervals. The
engine house at the waterworks is sub
merged. The damage to the town and to
the property along the river aggregated
many Thousand dollars.
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Gen. Grants Condition.

New YORK, April 24.-The Medical
Record of to-day says: "The physical
condition of General Grant has markedly
improved during the past week. There
is no authority for the statement that his
physicians at any time prognosticated
speedy death or did not give the most
encouraging reports of the patients pro.
gress. The medical staff has also main
tanned that the amount of the general
constitutional depression was out of all
proportion to the extent of the local
disease; that the latter would not of
itself be the cause of the death unless by
the accidental erosion of large artery
or possible strangulation from the sud.
den separation of the slough. Both
these contingencies were guarded against
by every possible precaution which could
be taken. In the meantime, as the re-.
suit of the most careful topical and gen.
eral treatment, the bodily strength Of the
patient was nurtured, his pain assuaged,
his sleep secured, and in this way his life
has been prolonged. At one time only
did death seem imminent from general
exhaustion and threatened heart failure,
and but for timely assistance would
probably have occurred. On no other
occasion has there been any cause for
alarm. The General has never been in
any danger from choking.
General Grant is now stronger and
his physicians are neither dumbfounded
nor surprised. 1t was as might have
been expected and all treatment has been
directed to that end. The slough has
nearly entirely separated from the throat,
and so far source of immediate danger
has been removed, but the throat disease
is still there, although for the present it
is apparently quiescent. There is GER
tainly nothing in all this to prove any
error infdiagnosis or prognosis, nor has
there been the slightest disagreement in
regard to the management of the case.
The microscopic examination of the
specimen removed from General Grants
throat has declared the disease to be
epithelioma.
"The representation ofthe appearances
has been widely published, has challeDg-
ed every criticism from scientific sources
and not a microscopic in the land has
yet offered a protest of the conclusion.
But epithelioma, barring accidents from
complications, is not very rapidly pro-
gressiye disease. 1t may continue fol-
months slowly eating its way into sur.
rounding tissues without of itself killing
the patient.
SIT must not be supposed that General
Grants physicians have neglected to
take into account every possible source
of error and have not treated the case
accordingly. Unfortunately the progress;
of the throat trouble well.recognized
methods of treatment has thus far moi
been such as would lead them to believe
that the microscope was in error in con-
frming the original diagnosis"
That the General will survive the sum.
mer is the belief of those in position
to judge of the probabilities. He will,
it is thought, pass the summer without
relapse, but recurrence Of cold weather
will perhaps effect change that is not
desirable to anticipate at this time.
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Asking a Pardon For Mr.. Davis.

Some comment has been made on the
report that the editor of the Meridian
Mercury has forwarded to President
Cleveland. q petition for the pardon of
Jefferson Davis, which petition, it. is
said, has been sent without consultation
With Mr.. Davis. Since the ratification
of the fourteenth amendment, no pardons
of political nature have been issued BY
the executive, congress having exercised
exclusive Jurisdiction in this respect.
The unvaring policy of congress has been
to pass no act removing political disabil-
tiles in the absence Of personal petition
to that effect. In the case Of Mr.. Davis,
it has several times been contemplated
by his friends to bring forward relief
bill, but the idea has after reflection been
abandoned as impracticable.
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Tile Laurens View.

The directors of the Greenville and
Laurens railroad met at Greenwood on
Wednesday last. The meeting was full.
President Mauldin and each of the twelve
directors being at his post, viz: Messrs.
Cover, Crittenden, Sullivan, Cleveland,
Harrison and Donaldson, of Greenville i;
Messrs. Barksdale, Ferguson, Dial, Full.
Ter, Bailey and Fleming, Of Laurens.
President Haskell, of the g. and G. R.
r., and Messrs. r. L. Mclaughlin, of
Newberry, and Hamlin Beattie, of Green.
Vile, were also in attendance.
The meeting was harmonious but moth
ing definite was done, motion having
been made by the Laurens. directors to
postpone action for the present. For this
proposition, we learn, there was good and
sufficient reason. The motion was cheer
fully agreed to on the part of the Green
Vile directors, aud the 7th of May prox.
was fixed for the date Of the next meet
ing.
trail, was at Greenwood when the meeting
was held. He was there for the purpose,
we learn, of submitting proposition to
the directors as to the terms upon which
he is willingtto take charge of the road,
complete, equip and operate it, but as it
was determined to postpone action, and
q definite answer could not be then given,
his proposition was not made known.
From what we learn. from some of the
Laurens directors, there was good reason
for. postponement, as between this time
and the next meeting-only about two
weeks neutrality-suspicious. are expected
from other parties. The postponement
will defer the matter but short time,
and we have no doubt some definite ac.
tion will be taken at the meeting next
month. While we think something
should be done very soon, and that the
completion of thAroad has already been
too long delayed, it is sometimes best not
to be in too great haste, and the present
may be one Of those occasions. We shall
await the action at the meeting with
anxiety. .-LaurensuiM Herald.
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President Cleveland has removed Mr..
E. NJ. 5Brayton as Collector of Internal
Revenue, aud appointed Hon. D. F.
Bradley, of Piekens, to succeed him.
This is an excellent appointment, and
will;giye general satisfaction to the peo-
pie of the State. Col. Bradley will
make an efficient and courteous officer.
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MUSIC LESSONS.
April 80, 1855

TTAVING retired from commercial bus.
Ill mess, desire to announce to my
friends that will receive limited num-
lin, Flute or Guitar. Special care taken to
in terest children in the study Of Music, and
impart to them thorough knowledge of
the elementary principles. Parents a,, who Who
employ me may rest assured that l VIII
faithfully instruct the children intrusted 70
my care. propose.organizing an Amateur
Orchestra from the members of my, class,
and as orchestral work is especially adapted
to the parlor, hope that the Ladies will
encourage the enterprise by giving me o
fair show of their patronage. Terms mode
rate. Any communication left at FAINT &
Sons Book Store, or addressed to me
through the Anderson Postottice will re-
ceiye prompt attention.
also will be prepared to fix and repair
old yiolins and Guitars at reasonable prices.
JULIUS POPPE.
April 80, 1855 ~
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WE ARE PREPARED TO OFFER BARGAINS IN ALI. KINDS
GENERAL MERCHANDISE, PLANTATION SUPPLIES
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR

Daniel Pratt Gins, Feeders Condensers
Barbou Machine Cotton Seed Cusher
Empire Thrshers,E Engine and Saw
adjoining
which sold during 1881 several
furnish this to all
who mi good homemade Cradle.
Hickory wohoc Wagons well known throughout this
country andp pakthe
implement
vang Corn and Cotton
Call
growing favor day. Invented and
the
adjustable and easily changed
to oclan examine it.
Walking Turn Pow oil sizes.
Va mbseing h Celebrated brands Of
guaranteed Other makes and grades also
MccULLY, CATHcART & co.
Anderson C. April 80. 1885
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"A chapter of calamities occurred in
colored mans family, in Abbeville
County one day last week. Two of his
dogs, his wife and his horse all fell dead.
y On The 18th instant, the fous pris-
oners in the Hampton Jail turned upon
the jailer whilst he was serving them
with dinner, locked him up and made
their escape.
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.rHIKsaayAalNaHli VALLEY Z. HAMHoADi.

The contractMhich was concluded be.
tween the Directors of the, Savannah
Valley Railroad and President Raoul OF
) tho Gaotsias Central system in this city
on last Friday and Saturday, sets az rest
tie doabfs and fears mhich many Of our
citizans have entertained upon the sub
siectio ofs the completion: Of the Savannah:
svalley RaiEoad. The comp tetion: Of the e
srne: frolm lIrl Anderson.t 10 Mcc cormick's is to
bes l nadastakens bYs Presidents sRaoul at:
once. and is tobel concluded within three.
yssals Is the limit, though there is little il
doubt that the road will be running 70
Anderson ibyss the irstsof September
1885, Cur people have worked faith,
ffiliv a6n1da done ali that WAS ii: bur power;
:toS 81 compass this end, and i iss q great:
relief il Stosknox thai aft She burdens We
lave; assumed the benefit anticipated
aIesta Be enjoyed 50 soon. This contract
assnIes aiss ta our growing eitY competition
between txo d. the most extensive, pro-
:eressise, independents and thoroughly
sScceasfnI laiilto sWystesms III I il the South,
aud ana aaalres ss sharshy the future growth oElli
aid prosperity ef onr city; and the de-
sYslo,pment OF the resources Of one of the
ucst II vSlaable and fertile portions of our
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- The decision of the Supreme Court
in the case of tho Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta railroad, now published,
confirms the decision of the lower court
that the State railroad commission has
no power to regulate charges for freight
shipped from Charleston to points in
other States.
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THE HUE n1Dar rRAIrRoAD TAX:

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there was E oeslte ,a, w soau 80. 49, =
lave the o!a b!ae !slqse noau ~. p.o'.a;
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= tIoauced ~ .ne Lss.s.as.'se = .ha : =. P,rs -
laslhsa.e .ls mp.esloa = .sa.,.a. 80 eS -
Ridge ka1iroaa, ! tue main 1easu.ss - :.
which were 20 glye p any sV.npa
which would take ana com pless 'ne ioau'
two 'hundredsand nifty consicls 1 : an OK !,
semption tor twenty years lfom esass anu
county taxation, Win 3 .peflOu SsOl 5i, ono
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Insurance License.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER GENED

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL,
COLUMBIA, S. c., April /, 1885.
4 CERTIFY that w. 7. Cox, Esq,
i Of Bolton, s. c., Agent of The
Continental Insurance Co., incorporated by
the State of New York, has complied with
the requisitions Of the Act of the General
Assembly entitled "An Act to regulate the
Agencies of Insurance Companies not in.
corporated in the State of South Carolina" "
and I hereby license the said W. F.
Cox, Esq, Agent aforesaid, to take risks and
transact all business of Insurance in this
State, in the County of Anderson, for and
in behalf of said Company. Expires
March 31st, 1856.
w. E. STONEY, Comp. Gen.
April 80, 1885 42 l
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Lost or MISPLACED.

ONE NOTE, payable to Matilda Ander-
" son by L. P. Smith. Persons are
hereby warned not to trade for said Note,
and the finder will be rewarded by return
ing it to me.
MATILDA ANDERSON.
April 80. 1885 AZ l
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-Messrs. Fred and w. Oliver, of
New York, have been in Columbia for
several days perfecting arrangements to
build large oil mill. These gentlemen
are the part owners of the oil mill in
Charlotte, which has been go successful
for some years past.
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Quantity in medicine is no indication
of value. Ayers Sarsaparilla is concen-
trated and pow erful; requires small
dose, and is more effective, dose for dose,
than any other Sarsaparilla. Itis the best
of all blood medicines.
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NOTICE..
A, Chance for an Enterprising
Z. Man.


THE undersigned offers for sale the in
Il terest of the late DR.. w. G. Brown
in The Taylor tE Cox Steam Fire
Extinguisher Co., consisting of one
fourth interest in the Patent for the same.
Also, one-fourth interest in the manufac-
ture of the Eureka Gin Saw Filler
for the duration of the Patent for the same.
Also, ons-fourth of Stock on hand, con.
sisting of Iron Piping, Valves and general
Fittings. Also, over Zoo Gin Whets man
ufactured and ready for delivery.
To any one who has the time to devote 70
it, there is fortune in these inventions.
To be sold cheap, and on easy terms.
For full particulars as to the profits,
stock, &C., apply to
MRS. A. /. BROWN, Exeeutrix,
Bolton, S. e.
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= At Cortland, Ala, Thomas Little, a
wealthy planter, was called to his door,
when some one sprung up in front OF
him and fired twenty-four buckshot into
his breast. Samuel Livingston, his
brother-in.law, is in Jail, charged with
the crime. Much excitement prevails.
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NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT.
IN The undersigned, Executors of the
Estate of Daniel K. Watson, deceased, here.
by give notice that they will apply to the
Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on
the lst day of June, 1885, for Final Set
tlement of said Estate and discharge from
their office as Executors.
D. s. WATSON, E1,rs
WIN. B. WATSON, "a A''
April 80, 1885 AZ S