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discussion Ms to the difference of standard
that should be observed in the character Oh
advertisements in sccularand religious news
papers.
The animated discussion showed that the
newspapers of South Carolina watch their col
umnS with the greatest care and cnueaFor to
exclude every advertisement OF any SWlil-
ding scheme, or of an immoral charnct"r. ~
was the general opinion that while inc sttuu-
ard of morality should he us high In secular
newspaper as in a religious journal, therG
were advertisements that could dc 2ccepCea
by Il secular newspaper that should not al,-
pear in the columns OF Il religious journal.
There is no objection in Il secular newspaper
advertising the approach ni Il circus, Nhiic no i
one could deny that such an advertisement III
Il religious newspaper would Dc Offensive III
the extreme. 1t was generally conceded that
all OF our newspapers have high standard
and try to keep their advertising columns
clean.
The old set of officers, who have served the
Association so faithfully, were unanimously
reelected: Major NJ. B. McSwecncy, Of the
IKnnpt0n GUARDIAN. president; Capt. CharieS
Clarke, OF the Camden Journal, vice-preTi-
dents; Mr.. j. b. Bonner, of the associate Re.
fDrmcd Presbyterian, secretary; Major Franz
NIclcfers. Of the De,ttsc'e ZciGrGtg, treasurer,
and the Rcy, sidi H. Browne, Of the C"istiom
Neighbor, chaplain. The compliment of re-
election was acknowledged in appropriate re-
marks by thc president, the vicc-presidonts
and the chaplain. Mr.. j: T. Bogss, Of the
<ICkcNS DcUtRPt, WIS clccbtu lIe icAt
orator, With Mr.. w. NJ. Jones, of the Spartan
burg Herald, as alternate. Charleston was
chosen rs the next place of meeting.
The experiences of this meeting were OF so
great practical value to the profession that
it was determined to continue the discussion
Of subjects of interest to the newspaper men
of the State. The executive committee were
Instructed to arrange a programme for the
next meeting and select subjects for discus
sion, and assign members to prepare papers
on the selected questions The members OF
this Association do not turn their annual
meetings into deadhead iunketins excursions,
but pay their way wherever they go and mix
practical business with a pleasure trip.
While the venerable chaplain was absent
from the room it was unanimously agreed to
present him with n handsome silver pitcher
as n testimonial of respect from his fellow
members. \ committee was appointed to
purchase the pitcher and haveit suitably en-
graved. 1t was also unanimously decided 10
present the Kennedy Library OF Spartanburg
with SIS.
The usual complimentary resolutions to the
citizens of Spartanburg, the Merchants Hotel
and the railroad companies were unanimous
ly passed.
4 dcrailmcnt prevented us from going to
Ashcville last night, but we march on TO
Washington this evening.
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The LOafers and Hard Times.
Southern CuU,vatOr.

Mr. Ed. F. Elton, of Valancia, Kan. thus
touches up croakers and loafers: notice fire.
6ihent articles in the CuHirator on hard times
and the remedy. In the first place, what Is
the cause? thiak 1t Is too many luafers,
men sitting around waiting for an easy job to
come along hunting them, when they ought
to be hunting work and taking such as they
could get. 4 great many Of these fellows
think eight hours work for ten hours pay
would better their condition. think twelve
hours work for twelve hours pay would be
better, as l can't see how q man would be- any
better oil for Lhc same money, no matter how
long he worked. 1t Is true lie would have
more time to loaf around saloons and spend
his money and soon learn that Satan finds
mischief for Idle hands to do. No, We must
work and keep working, and In short time
we can laugh at hard times. ] saw IN the May
Canirato, a piece from ~. T. A" who said he
Thought he could not afford TO subscribe for
your monthly. will give him my way 10
four or five OF his ncigh6orS to
20 in with him and each one Of them take q
different Journal, and then exchange after
reading it,. Thus he can get the use OF FIVE for
The price of one.
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The New Roads.
-4,lguStG Chronicle.

The Allan tic, Greenvilie & Western railroad
Is almost at our gates. Its advent has not
been hergideu by the usual patfing and blow
ing that accompany railroad enterprises ip
these days. Col. HAMMETT, one OF the most
successful and we'll known citizens Of South
Carolina, is president OF the new road. At the
cotton exchange yesterday afternoon, ne pre-
senled clearly and fully every material fact
connected with his road from Augusta to
Greenville. From Greenville to August is
under con tract The extension to NorCh Car
olina, 10 connect with Knoxville, is for future
consideration.
The Atlantic, Greenville and Western rail-
road should receive substantial support from
our merchants. For one hundred and twenty
miles it will run through one Of the most pro-
ductive sections of our sister State.
The merchants OF Augusta will stand very
much in their own light If they do not aid
this Important railroad. We hope Col. HAM
NETT and his friend will have no cause to
complain Of the pluck aud public spirit Of
AuguSta'S business men.
We want the two narrow gauge railroads to
be built-the Augusta, Edgcticld and Ncwber-
ry and the Atlantic, Greenyille and Western.
Hut 1t is folly to parallel each other from Tren-
ton to Augusta. Both roads should unite In
the construction and use of q common track
from some point in Edgefed to Augusta To
build Two tracks Is waste Of money. The
two roads should unite upon fair and honest
basis.
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Watches that Were Buried for TWEEN.
ty.One Years.
NeUs and Courier

Some weeks ago Mr.. l.. C. Thompson. of Lib
erty Hill, Fairfield county, while plouching in
his garden, unearthed q small box, which up
on being opened, was found to contain two
gold watches. One OF these was very heavy
doubi ceased gcntleman's watch OF English
make, bearing the initials j. w. Fl. engraved
on the back the other was q small, bcautl tlfnl-
ly cnamelled lady's watch with the initials S.
+. j. engraved upon 1t.
Fortunately for the owners, Mr.. Thompson
had heard of these watches having been bur-
led by them during the war, and that the spot
where they were buried could never be found
afterwards. They are the property Of MIR. j.
w. Hudson, of Winnsboro, who for many
years previous to the war was principal OF the
Mount Zion College of Winnsboro, und Mrs.
$. +. Jones. The watches were buried In lSG5,
when ShcrInan's army was approaching this
section, aud after the war the owners could
not find where they were hidden. The watch
cs were brought t0 the Bureau to-day for in
specti0n. With the exception of the corrod-
ing of some small steel springs In tile works,
they look, after twcnty-one years under
ground, us If they had been in daily use. The
relics have been given to Il jcWellcr to be re-
paired.
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ONLY A FARMER.
Capt. b. r.. TiI1man Is not q Gandi-
date for any Office.

Editor Etloefeld advertiser:
In your last issue my name Is presented u
the voters OF Edgefield as a candidate for the
Legislature by "Many Farmers" do not
know to whom / am indebted for this, and
have thus brought my name before the peo-s
pie, and appreciate fully the fatteElng allu-
sions TO my poor efforts In behalf OF farmers
and their rights. feel 1t due both 10 myself
and those friends who have faith in me. to let
1t be known that am not candidate" IN
the common aceeptation OF that term. In
other words, do not seek this ofnce or ask
any mans vote. / shall not have time 70 can
vass the county In the way now deemed nee
essary, by reason Of the demands OF my pri-
vate business and Of having engagements TO
address the farmers Of other counties on the
tion. have never admired that way Of get
ting office and would sccrn to accept one on
those terms. The ability to cope with public
questions, and an intelligent understanding
Of the needs OF the State alone should govern
the choice Of representatives. and as long MS
our people debauch their publ lc men by de-
mandfng or permitting "how-de-do" canvass
at their hands, just SO long will they get now
de-do legislatiug and groan over the Ills which
are fast bankrupIing the farmers OF the STATE.
We are the fountain OF political power, and
muddy streaR n, Is bound to flow from muddy
spring; we must M our politics out OF Or tn1s ms
form.
Time and again during the agitation Of the
question OF an agricultural eolleRe ana the
other measures / have been advocating,
have been accused Of seeking office. Time
and again have denied III, and canno af-
ford to give my enemies club to break my
head with, Nothing but spontaneous up
rising of the people, asking me to serve themt
would warrant my taking any office. and rs
do not expect or desire any such unusual
mani festation of public approval, therefore
nsk that you withdraw my name from among
the list OF candidates" If the people OF
Edgefield should ask me TO serve them,
would consider it an honor to do so to the hest
of my ability, but most respectfully decline
to seek office of any kind. l am stronger TO
carry on my fight and better content as q pri-
vatc citizcn-.'only farmer" than would be-
as Governor, tainted with the suspicion OF
having sought to advance my personal amb1-
tion BY the FARMERS movement.
b. Il. TILLMAN.
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lIs branch Of my subject as 1t deserves.

this branch of my subject rs 1t deserves.
Besides Its value as n hay plant, clover Is
unsurpassed in furnishing the best of green
food food for soiling; following Just after green
to estimate this both as food and medicine.
Conclusion. Now let us hear the conclusion
of the whole matter. I am asked If after
years OF experience would advise my neigh
bory to SOW clover? Has 1t been profitable to
me? There has been no time since I have
been raising clover that have been scarce Of
forage; besides, the land has improved 100
per cent I'm that time instead of wearing out.
This. assure yon, is true statement with
out eXaSeration, and certainly answers the
question. Is 1t profitable? Friends, II we
intend 10 draw our rations, for man and beast
of from the depot, clover-raislng will mate
rally assist and strengthen our good resolu-
tions
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An Editor Married.
Columbia Register

The Press Convention will meet Mt Spartan
burg with President just married, as will be
seen by the following from the augusta C'ro'a-
icLe of the 18th. McSweeny has been gathered
in from the bachelors fold, and there Is still
hope for Brother Wilson Of the Abbeuiue Press
and Banner who is quite a good looking
man:
NJ. Is. McSweeny, the editor Of the Hampton
Guardian, was married yesterday morning at
0 o'clock, ut tho brides residence, to Miss Mat
tie NJ. Porcher. Miss Porcher Is not only live
ly and bright, but q most interesting young
lady. Mr.. McSwceny takes his pounS bride
with him TO Spartanburg, 10 the Press Con-
vention, of which he is President, when they
go to Washington OH their bridal tour. Mr..
and Mrs. McSweeny will be accompanied by
Miss Ella CauScy."
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Yesterdays Proceedings.

SraETANBURG, July l6.-rhc Press Associa.
4inn devoted its sessions to-day to the discus.
sinn OF practical subjects connected with the
printing aud newspaper business. The young
!,r members of the Association received NE
IN tnrn received with interest and profit the
progressive IDEAS Of the youth of the profcT-
sion. , ~
Mr.. Bonner, OF the associate Reforn'ca it'eS-
icct of foreign advertisements. This imEof-
tuut subject discussed at GonSlderaGle
length by many members. MI Jones. of inc
.SDGrSinJ,YD Rcfnid, ta!lit i In practica, man
,.cr Ilpun l.c DELICATE S2hjcct of SUBSCRIBERS
and how to manage them. III both ni These
discussions TIE lvriieSl interest was mani
Tested aud the speakers were subjected to
questions by the score. An Incidental qUGs-
lion brought about lively aud interesting
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4 Horrible Death.

On Wednesday last, about six miles from
Charlotte, ON the SiairSvilc road. u little col.
orcd child while iei alone in the house, laid
its bands upon II can of concentrated lyc. \
portion! OF !hC contents OF the r;ln had been
used, but IL still contained about th.cc table
srounfElS and this quantity the child drank.
lis screams. after th" fiery dos" had been
swallowed quickly tlr"W ;hr attention of pyT.
sons near. and Il ln'tnr was sent for but med
ical assistance Was Of no avail. as the child
quickly died. after the most agonizing suffer.
ingS. It's threat wms literally burned out, anu
death wls arUs:tivc relief.
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WARNING TO 0FFICEH0LDERs.
Cleveland Commands Them to Eschew
Partisan Politics.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE following exc
cutive order was issued by the President this
afternoon:
"ExEcuT1vE MANSION.
"WAsHINGToN, July IA.
ITO Heads of Departments tn the Service of the
General GOrernnunt.
II deem this proper time to especially
ments and all office holders under the general
government against the use of their official
positions in attempts TO control political
fec holders are the agents Of the people-nut
their masters. Not only Is their time and la
Dor due to the government, but they should
scrupulously avoid, In their political action
tending by q display Of obtrusive partisan
ship their neighbors, who have relations with
them as public officials. They should also
constantly remember that their party friends,
have not invested them with the power OF
arbitrarily managing their politicaf affairs
They have no right as otticcholders to dictate
the political action of their party associates
party lines by methods and practices that
pervert every useful and justifinble purpose Of
party organization. The influence OF FEEDER
al office holders should not be felt In the man.
dominating conventions The use by these
officials of their positions to compass their
selection with delegates to politicaf conven'
tions, Is indecent and unfair, and a proper
regard for propriety and The requirements Of
officinl place, will also prevent their assum-
Ing the active conduct Of political campaigns:
Individual Interest and activity In political
affairs are by no means condemned. Office
holders are neither dlsfranahlsed nor forbid
den the exercise of political privileges, but
their privileges are not enlarged, nor is their
duty to party increased to pernicious activity
by officeholding. Just Discrimination in this
regard between tho things citizen may pro-
perly do, and the purposes for which public
Office should not be used Is easy In the light OF
Il correct appreciation OF the relations be-
tween the people and those entrusted with
off1ciM place and the consideration OF the
necessity under our form OF government of
political action, free from official coercion.
You are requested to communicate the sub
stance Of these views to those for whose guild
ance they are intended.
(Signedl GROVER CLEVELAND.
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Farmers and Democrats.
Su1ute, UdtchDan and So,tttroH.

In AbbcviIe the Farmers Convention met
Just before the County Democratic Conren-
tinn, and recommended eight Of the twelve
delegates to the State Democratic Convention.
Their recommendation was promptly ell
dorscd By the Democratic Convention. and
each one was elected. That county does not
intend to have any domestic row over the f.f-
mers, and they are ci,rrying lev I'll head in
this matter.
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JUDGE c0THRAN FOB CONGRESS-.
What Some of Our Exchanges Say OF
His Nomination.
KeoUee Courier.

Our readers will notice In this issue the an
nouncement Of Judge Cothran rs a candidate
for Congress from this the thlrd( Congression-
al District. We see he has also been an
Cothran Is man of high moral character
and genuine ability. BE would fill any posi-
tion In the gift Of the people with credit to
himself and bonor to the State. He is we'll
known to our people, among whom he has
many friends, and needs no commentator
at our hands.
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4 new and lnsidiouS enemy OF the cotton
Shane of lice. which attach themselves to the
under surface of thu leaves and suck the sap.
'rhc stall, will in one or two days after being
thus attacked, look as If it had been dipped
i'm hot water They arc damaging the crop to
the extent Of perhaps 50 per ccnt.-Ehchahgc'
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GA Foeman Worthy Of their Steel"
Seneca Free Press.

The Hon. J. S. Cothran is announced in our
columns to-day as q candidate for Congress
Judge Cothran Is one of South Cardinals IA
vorite sons, and II elected, will make a fine
representative. In him the other candidates
Will find a foeman worthy Of their steel.
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of the business Meet.
ingS CT the Press Associations.

SpARTASBCRCi, Julyl6.-The Press IASSocia-
tion met in the Board OF Trade rooms yester-
day morning and entered into IL lively discus
sion aS 10 foreign advertisements and those
agencies which do torment editors before
their time. The patent medicine men, liver
pad concerns, baking powders, consumption
can be cured and similar topics received due
consideration. The difference between the
standards to be observed by tho religious and
secular press was discussed. Some OF the cd-
tors affirmed that the readers held the rrlgi-
Gus press up to Il higher standard than they
did the secular press. Others took n different
view and believed that the standard of each
was high or low according to the individual
management of the paper.
After this discussion the subscription list
was taken up and the various plans of collCc-
tionS and enlargng subscriptions were talked
about. No one could propose sure plan for
getting the arrears due Il country newspaper.
one editor present thought the only hope IN
some cases was To patiently pray and wait for
a favorable opportunity of administering on
the estate Of the delinquent.
Resolutions Of respect were passed in men,
ory of w. J. McKerall, of tho Marion star.
At o'clock the Association adjourned.
This * said by Ill present 10 be the most pro-
tilable meeting ever held. 1t was "StricIly
no irivnlity. The smart fellow, full of stale
jokes and old tricks, was not here. 1t WAS q
digriticd body. command ing the respect Of
the Slnrtanburg people It is sure evidence
that the Association is moving forward and
upward, and II is the dcterminati on Of the
members TO keep the standard high
Charleston was chosen as the next place Of
meeting. j. l.. Weber, Of the Nc"S dnd Cour.
icr, put that place In nomination and urged
the brethren to give {! nc old City by the Sea- Il
showing. The excursion 10 .talcvillc WAS Il
failure, some of the coachcS having been de-
rallied. Five or six of the editors went, how
ever, and are expected back to-day. This
morning they are making ARRANGEMENTS for
the Washington trip.
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THE PRESS EXCURSION.
Safe Arrival of the South Carolina
Editors and their Lady Friends in
WnShintrtou.

WASHINGTON, July l7.-Thc following men,
bers Of the South Carolina Press Association
arrived here to-day: Y. q. . teen, IPdtchDian
and SoutiirOn; Major \. S. Todd, Anderson
Journdi: f. =. Mckissick, Union Times; Col.
II. {, Watts, w. W. Ball and Col T. B. Crews,
Of the Laurensville Herald; Warren DuPrc,
Cur0li'd Spartan; j. Doar, Georgcto.cn Times !;
w. NJ. Jones. Spartanburg Herald; j. S. Per-
rim, Abbcvllle Messenger: j. B. Bonner, ASS0-
cidte Reformed lnreSbyte7tun; {. III. Prince,
Florence Times; Major +. Melchers, Deutsche
Wilson, Press and Banner; Major NJ. b.. Nc
Sweeney, Hampton Guardian; Capt. r. II.
Clarke. Camden Journal; and the representa-
tive of the Nc,rs and Courier. They were ac-
conpanicd by the following ladies': Mis-. Os-
teen, Sumter; Miss L. j. Ba!lew, IaurenS !;
Mrs. Crews, I.aurcns, Miss Ella Carls, Lau-
rcns; Mrs. W. W. Thompson Spartanburg:
Miss \. j. Mcdonald, Augusta: Miss j. :. Nc
Donald, Augusta; Mrs. McSwccney, lamp
ton; Miss Causcy, Hampton; Miss Ida Briggs,
Clarendon; Miss l.. Clarke, Camden; Miss s..
BOyiin, Camden.
.ls SoOu rs their arrival was known the
Hon. Samuel Dibble and Col. r. Stobo FarrOw
called upon them and made arrangements for
"A reception by President Cleveland. This was
given at o'clock, the members of the Assoc-
Hcmphill and President McSwceney OF the
Association. The President shook hands with
each member Of the Association, and the la
dies as well, after which the party dispersed
and made an inspection of such rooms in the
White House as were thrown open to them.
In the afternoon they attended the concert by
the Marine Band, and at night reception,
which was given them by Mr.. Farruw. They
will remain here till Tuesday morning.
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Horse Shoe soap. (Armstrong pays so much
n box to the coOred University in Columbia
for every box of Ibis soap sold In the STATED at
L. y. TempletOn & Co.'S under the hotel. 5-2B
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D1OltCr TURNER'S:
You were kind cnought, at your last meet
ing TO usk me TO read an essay on clover.
The word Essay" seems to include moro of
q scientific description of this plant than my
knowledge would warrant.
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AS a HESTuKER OF LAND.

Glover far SurpaSScS any rcStOrcr Of worn
Oul land. Time will not allow mc 10 treat OF
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WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE following exc
cutive order was issued by the President this
off
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-01-22
Beware of Pension ATTORNEYS.

Washington Spccial:-A number OF pen.
sion attorneys have devised Il new scheme
by which to collect advance fees and no.
tarial and other small expenses. Recently
the second controller made a decision that
500 bounty was due u very small class
who enlisted previous to July 90, 1861.
Soon after letters OF inquiry, enclosing cir
culars OF a number of Washington attor.
neys began to pour in from all sections OF
the country on the second auditors Office.
asking whether the circulars were true. In
nearly all cases they were false, and were
framed so az to induce applications from
all soldiers who enlisted during the first
three years OF the war. The following is a
specimen:
Dear Sir: By C recent decision OF the sec.
ond controller you are entitled to 500
bounty, provided you have not received it
and enlisted prior to Dec. 24. 1863. Claims
arising under this decision will be adjudica-
ted in the order in which they are present.
ed. Hence, an early reply to this letter will
DO to your best interest. Please send me
the names and postofIice address OF all Of
tccrs or their heirs that you can.
All who receive such circulars will save
themselves from being swindled if they will
note tina not n solitary case falls under
the decision to which reference is made in
these circulars, where the enlistments took
place after July %, 1861.