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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-02-08
Tough Old Irony of Fate.

1t was long stock plea for the reten-
ton of the Republican party in power
that, If the Democrats came into control,
they would bankrupt the National Treas
ury by voting pensions to rebel soldiers.
The situation to-day is that the National
Treasury is in danger of being bankrupted
by reckless pension acts for Union sold
iers, and that the main reliance of Repub.
lican taxpayers in the North for salvation
from this peril is the opposition TO such
bills of the Confederate Brigadiers.' u
There has seldom been better illustra.
ton of the irony Of fate.-New York
Evening Post.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-02-08

himself has always carried little hatchet
in his coat-tail pocket, the five newspaper
correspondents are all of them liars,
who, for some purpose best known to
themselves, have deliberately and ma
liciously planned his political ruin. 1t
begins to look as though the General was
really and truly chattering idiot, who
scarcely knows enough to GO indoors out
of tbe rain
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-02-08

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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

This, is commencement week and Due
West is the Mecca toward which every
true son Of Abbeville county wends his
way. We are justly proud Of these
colleges in our county, and we testify
to it by the promptncsS and pleasure we
exhibit in attending these annual occa-
sions. a good work has been done in
both Erskinc and the Female College
this year. 10 the faculties of both In
stltutions we say we'll done. your re-
ward shall be great for your honest
work !; TO the young people going out
from each we say peace, prosperity, and
the blessing of God go with you and be
with through you life.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
JUDGE COTHRAN'S RESlGNA
TION.

1t is said that there are some electors
who think that Judge Cothran should
resign his position. as Judge if he is a
candidate for Congress.
1t is but simple justice to explain the
situation. 1t would not be right for
Judge Cothran to resign. If he did so
this Circuit would be without a Judge
till the Legislature meets in November
and one was elected. Under the Con
sritution the Governor can fill a vacancy
in the office Of Circuit Judge only when
the unexpired term is for less than one
year. In Judge Cothran's case the
term would be longer than that and
hence the Governor could not appoint
every member Of the Bar will readily
see that matters affecting the lives and
liberties and property of citizens may
be jeopardized by there being a vacan-
.cy for four or five months in the office
of Circuit Judge. Section 1923 of the
General Statutes provides that in case
OF the disability, death or resignation
of a Circuit Judge after his assignment
to hold the Courts Of q Circuit, the Chief
Justice way appoint any other Circuit
Judge disengaged to hold said Courts.
But suppose they are all engaged. The
Courts Of that Circuit will not be held.
1t would not be wise to incur such risk.
Hence we say Judge Cothran ought not
resign.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
Normal College Scholarships.

The State Superintendent Of Educa-
ton has issued n circular to the follow
ing effect :
a competitive examination for the
Peabody scholarships in the Nashville
Normal College will be held in Green
vile, on Wednesday, August %, begin
hlnS at 10 Il. IN. Seven SCHOLARSHIPS
will be awarded. The State Normal
Institute for white teachers will be in
session i'll G~rccnvilic ut the time of the
examination. | would earnestly re-
commend applicants for Scholarships to
enroll themselves as regular pupils of
the Institute at the beginning OF the
session, as they will thereby be greatly
aided in acquiring such knowledge as
Will enable them to pass the examina-
ton successfully and will also receive
the benefit of the reduced rates Of
transportation offered to pupils of the
Institute.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
Bridges TO Let.

WILL let 10 the lowest bidder the re-
L building and repairing Of the following
bridges on the following dltcs :
Io"nG's Bridge on Tuesday, june Is, at
ii Il. M.
Double Bridges on Tuesday, June Is. at
> p. III.
Raford's Bridge on 'ihursday, June II, ut
II IN.
Swcaringrn's Bridge ON Friday, Junc IS, ut
III Il. III.
Lcvcc at Davis Bridge, on Saturday, June
10, ut : p. III.
Island Ford Bridge, on Monday, juno 81, at
2 p. III.
Iradlcy's Bridge, on Tuesday, June -, ut
III Il. III.
Patterson; Bridge, on Tuesday, Ju"c 90,
at , p. IN.
Nick ettrick's Bridge, on Wednesday, June
%, at II Il. m.
Pcttigrcw's Bridge, onThursday, June 81,
at II Il. III.
Scarlc's Mills Bridge, on Friday, June %,
at L il. III.
WintcrSeat Bridge on Tuesday, Juno %, at
2 p. III,
Bonds required on day Of letting. The
above bridges will be paid for by a special
tax, collected in the fall of the year 1887.
WILLIAM RILEY,
County Commissioners.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
A Slate.

The following State ticket has been
handed the Aiken Journal and Review
for publication
For Govcrnor-John P. Richardson
of Clarendon.
LleutenanI Govcrnor-D. S. Hcndcr-
son. Of Aiken.
Secretary of Statc-W. L. Mauldin OF
Grcenvillr.
Ireasu'er-W. G.. Cocker of Darling
ton. Adjutant and Inspector General
James ". Moore Of Hampton.
Sncrlntcndert OF Observation-Disclosures
Coward of York.
Comptroller General-W. +. Stony Y.
of Berkeley.
Attorney Gcneral-Jomcs +. Izlar, of
Orangeburg.
Commissioner Of Agricuitdre-B. T..
Crayton Of Andcrsn.-1ndc,yOn J0uyn-
mt.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
COOPER LIMESTONE INSTITUTE.

We attended the commencement en-
~ercises of this Institute OH the 23rd
inst. 1t was in olden times famous as n
seat Of learning and as the place Of re-
finement and elegance in social life.
Some years ago Peter Cooper, the New
York philanthropist, bought the premi-
.ses and gave them to the Baptist Asso-
citation. Five years ago the present In
Griffith and Prof. r. O. Sans at the
head of it. 1t has p~rospcrcd under this
management and now ranks nigh AS an
Educator of young ladies.
The exercises were very interesting
at the Commencement just closed Alb
beville was represented on the occasion
by Miss Mamie E. Rogers, the lovely
and accomplished daughter Of Capt.
JAS. Rogers Of N~inety-Six. She won
first honor and delivered the Valedictory
which was one of the most elegant.
chaste and appropriate things WI ever
heard upon a similar OCCASION. The
second honor was won by Miss Matte
Sans, the bright young daughter Of
Prof. Sans.
1t will be q source Of regret to the
friends Of Prof. Sans to know that he
has severed his connection with the In
stitute and contemplates leaving the
State. He is a christian gentleman and
such a citizen as we can little afford to
lose.
The School continues under Prof.
Griffith than whom there is no more
conscientious and able teacher.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

cessful farmer, and is "a good one" on
the stump advocating railroads or lead
ing q political campaign. President
Mills is remembered in South Carolina
as the able and invincible Chairman of
the Democratic County Executive Com
mittec of Chester. and his yeoman ser.
vice in the heat and struggle of the cam
paigns of 1876 and 1873 are known Of
all. His equal success in railroad build
ing is predicted, as he is backed up bv
good men and true-the young, vigorous
manhood and pushing element OF the
country who have the brains, the mus
Gle and the money whcrcwithal to
move.
Mr.. Jones. one Of the Chester Di-
r%ectorS, is a fair example of the class
nam"d. He is Il Baltimorean, who has
for five wears been in business in Ches-
GER and is NOW the lcGing merchant of
that city, OIumbin RcgiStcr.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
THE CONGRESSIONAL RACE.

"Abbeyille" has quite a sensible COM
1munication, in another column, relative
to the Congressional race. He takes
the strong ground that principle is
higher than policy and lucidly shows
the correctness Of Judge Cothran's
position. though he disclaims writing it.
specifically, in the interest of the Judge.
The principles he contends for are cor
rect, and nothing could do. more to-
wards elevating craftsmanship than the
carrying out Of these principles by the
people. II would take politics from the
dirty place which it now occupies. and
make worth, not c~hicanery the founda-
ton of political success. The article
is worthy of a careful perusal, and we
wish 1t could be read by every man in
the District.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
Bridges 10 Let.

WILL let to The lowest bidder the re-
Il pairing and rebuilding ut the following
bridges on the following dates .
Dendy's Bridge over Long Game, on Thurs
day, June II, at ~ IN.
Wharton's Mills Bridge over Curltail. on
Thursday, June II, at 2 p. m. And on the
same day, and hour, 1T the same place, Nell
sons Bridge over Iurltail.
Cannon's Bridge over Long Cane, on
Thursday, June II, at p. III.
Jordan's Bridge over Long Cane, on Friday
June Is, at ii Il. III.
Cothran's Mills Bridge over Hard Labor.
on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a III.
Birds Bridge over Hard Labor. on Five Notch
road, below Whitehall, on Saturday, June 10,
at , p III.
Bridge over Hard Labor, midway between
White ami Greenwood, on Barksdalc Ferry
road to he let with Birds Bridge at the Same
place and time, If not before repaired.
Bridge over Wilson's Creek on the rood
leading from Ninety Is Wutson's Ferry. ON
Tuesday, June %, at II IN.
Bridge over Wilson's creek at Silvam
church., ON Tuesday, June %, at ; pm.
Bridge over Coronacn, near Wesley Klurb's
on Wednesday, June %, at IL o III.
Bonds with two securities required on dav
OF letting. Payment will be in the fall of
The year 1857, by Il special tax.
JAMES \. McCORD,
Chairman Is. G.. c.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

In the Senate the other day in discus
sing the Fitz John Porter bill, Senator
Plumb reflected upon the motives of
Southern Senators in their support Of
the bill. His language was upwarranted
and Senator Butler made enc Of his in
cisive. sharp and manly speeches that
put Senator Plumb h0t$ lie c0mJui.
we admire the narncr of rcbuke our
Senator gave this u~,aliSaer Of other mems
motives.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

w publish. this week, various com.
ments OF the State press upon the re-
suit of the Ferguson case. We would
that we could come to the defence Of
his glorious old county in this matter.
but alas the facts are against us.
Our only course now is to endeavor.
through our columns, to elevate the
standard of citizenship, by intoxicating
q respect for law. and create a determin-
alton to have it executed. Laws that
public sentiment does not maintain
We're q thousand times better repealed.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
The Chester, Greenwood and AbjeY:!.c
Railroad.

Soon after the arrival OF President
Mills in Columbia yesterday evening.
Colonel ID. p. Duncan rendered him his
resignation as Vice President Of the com
pany, inaSmuch as Col. Duncan * in
eligible on account Of his being Il mem
Der Of the State Railroad Commission.
The resignation will be referred to the
Board Of Directors. and Mt a convenient
occasion the vacancy will be filled.
In conversation with President Mills
last night he stated that the meeting ut
Greenwood was largely attended, and
great enthusiasm manifested. The del
egntes represented the solid c]iiiznns oC
the Counties backing up the project, and
thus 4 solid character is given to tn" un-
dcrtaking. President Mills saws within
sixty days he will have Il corps Of en-i-
nrers in the field locating the road, and
will have the elections ordered at an
early day. He expresses himSclfin most
assuring terms of the complete success
of the project, and already has his argus
eye on some valuable connections. lie
proposes in the first place to tap the G. r
olina Central Railroad ut Wadcshoro or
Monroe. North Carolina. and thereby
form a link with the Robinson system,
thus securing an outlet North. Tie also
proposes to run a branch line 10 the CITY
OF Ncwbcrry from his main line. AID
meeting there the Augusta, Newbnrrv
and Edycficld Railroad to Augusta, thus
gain an outlet South, West and North
west. 1t will be seen ut once tina, the
proposition Of President Mills shows the
great importance of the project. and will
not only be a big thing Tor Chester and
the other communities at interest. but
will give the Robinson system a startling
opportunity to reach out into the South
and West.
Athens, Georgia, is bidding strong to
have the road extended on to that citv
and delegates were appointed to be
present ut the meeting ut Greenwood
but their absence was enforced hv h,cb
waters. They te~lrgraphed, however.
that Athens was heart and soul in the
enterprise and would back it up in n
most substantial way. There is rrent
confidence in the project all along the
line in South Carolina, and there is an
enthusiasm apparent among the people
that assures it's success beyond Il doubt.
There seems to be every reason also TO
believe that the RGiii S On system will
Cooperate in pushing through the road.
so that it may as we'll be set down TINT
the Chester. Greenwood and Abbcville
Railroad will be built beyond cavil.
There is one thing certain ut any rate.
and that is n the road is to be- built
President Mills is the man tc do il.
Brimful Of energy and pluck, and
possessing great organizing skill and
executive ability, it might be truly said
he sis the right man in the right place."
He is one Of the largest land owners in
County, q SUBSTANTIAL and sue
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
Another State Ticket.

AS there is no reason why anybody
should not suggest names for the State
ticket that might like to do so, and it is
n harmless pastime at worst. we PRINT
the following as compiled by a worthy
young Democrat Of Anderson:
John Hratton, of Fairfield for Cover
nor. James Simons, jr., Of Charleston,
Tor Lieutenant Governor. I,
W. l. Maulden, Of G%rccnvillc, for
Secretary Of State.
B. II. Massey. Of York, for State
Treasurer. G.. S. Mccall. Of Marlboro,
for Comptroller General.
i. PRESLEY Barron Of Clarendon, for
Attorney General.
+. w. McMas:cr, Of Richland for
Superintendent Of Edncation.
W. w. Humphreys, Of Anderson for
Adiutant and Inseptor General.
III" State convention will be ut per-
!cct liberty to nominate the gentlemen
ri"'l.lnn"d on thi, ticket if it secs proper
I o do S".-UnMpt0n G~uurIiun.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson. CLAW G.
Iowa tells the following remarkable story the
truth of which is vouched for by the residents
Of the town:'I am 70 years old have been
trouble with kidney complaint and lameness
Tor many years: could not dress himself
without helP. Now an free from all pain
h%ousework. my thanks to Electric Bit.
ters for having renewed my youth. and
removed completely all disease and pain.
Try a bottle. only Soc. at C.. Perrin Drag
Store.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

Capt. S. L. Leaphcart died in Colnm-
bin on the 9th inst. He was :, gallant
soldier and his death is due to II wound
in the head re :ieved during the war.
He was State Treasurer under Hanp-
ton.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

DaNd Davis late Senator from Illinois
is dead. Mr.. Davis vaS an independent
in politics. And was oncc held in hi-l,
esteem in the Snnth. But he lost some
what Of his popularity by dohying a
plea on the Electoral Commissioner.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

The French Chamber Of Deputies has
expelled the French Princes from the
Republic and has made q fool of itself
in doing it. These men are now mar
tyrs to their cause in the eyes Of their
a%dherents.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

TIN Seventh Annual Session Of the
Stat" Normal lu>ti;ut" for White Teach
crs will be held in G~rcrnvilic. s. G..
hc%tnnin" August 81, and continuing
to"T weeks, TiH work will he con-
dur'"d under ;hr lame late supervision
OF the superintendent OF Education.
Board is alfred ut prices varying from
$1,000 to 5000 for the four weeks, and
may h2 secured in advance hy cor.
responding with the Secretary w. y
Mayfic'd Grecnvill", s. c..
The beauty and hcnlthful surround
lngs of the location ; the strength Of the
Faculty, Composed as it is of many who
stand in the front rank Of successful
practical school tcachcrs); the c}lear
rates of travel and board all combine
to make this session Of the Institute
unusually beneficial and attractive
School Commissioners are earnestly
requested to urge upon the teachers OF
their respective Counties the importance
of attending the Destitute, and to afford
them all needed information and facilities
for doing so. \. COWARD,
State Supt Education, $. G..
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29
Bridgeto Let.

WILL let to the lowest bidder on Wcdnes-
l. day, June 23, 1856, Mt II Il. III. the re
PLACING or rebuilding of the bridge at Mill
tnrd's Mills. Bonds, with two good securi-
ties required on day of letting. The right is
reserved to reject any or all bids. Payment
will be made by II special tax collected in the
fall OF 1857. W. n. COWAN.
JUNE {, 1856. County Com.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

Town Election.
Notice to the Voters Of the
Town Of AbbeviHe.


PURSUANT to the Act of the General AS
4 sembly, approved December 23, 1882.
Registration of all voters who have not regis
tered, in the town of Abbevillc of the age of
twen:y-one years and of those who shall
attain the age of twenty one years on or be-
fore the second Monday in September next.
will be made at the Town Council office on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the, 24,h,,
25th, and Goth days of June, 1886.
All voters who fails to register at the time
aforesaid will be deprived of the privilege of
voting at any regular or special municipal
election that may be held in the town of Abbe-
vile before the annual registration.
j. S. HAMMOND,
Intendant.
J0NEsF. MILLER, Registrar.
June 8, 1856. st
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-29

The greatest enemy to children is
worms. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge will
save them from ruin. Only 25 chnts
bottle. Try it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-03
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

EN-Vice President VIM. \. Wheeler is in
poor health.
Thirty lives were lost by an eNplos on IN
LemOre COllierN, Durham.
The American Standard Oil company is
reported reaching into i;uSSia-
Governor Foraker Is heartily in favor Of
the abolition OF spring elections.
The evidence in the Campbell case Thurs
day bore heavily on Lady Campbell and
Fire Chief Shaw.
The German conservatives and liberals
are trying to agree on a new fiscal plan to
strengthen the army.
The Bulgarians want either Waldemar OF
Alexander for ruler. The plot at Buchar-
est amopg Russian eXlles from Bulgaria fell
through, Russia refusing assistance.
Congressman Morrison. of Illinois, de
clined to dine with the Brooklyn Revenue
Reform club, on the ground that one of III
members -Mayor-elect Hewitt-hsd made a
bitter assault on him.
The attorney general for Ireland has de-
cided that men have legal right 10 act q,
trustees for tenants rents. To prevent
garnishment, aderS advise that tenants
place the money in the hands OF honest
men who have no property.
Concerning the question when Lieuten-
ant Governor Kennedy and the two other
members of the Ohio state senate, elected
to congress, must resign their state offices,
l precedent is found in the case of Hon.
Wm. Lawrence in 1856, when il was de
cided that member of the general assem-
oily elected to congress does not CEASE Ia be
\ member of the assembly until he had TAX
ell the oath of Office aS congressman.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-03
THE ISLAND OF KEY WEST.
Voyage Along the Gulf Coast of Florida
TIoriLa keys-The People.

voyage Along lhe Suil oa>t pi
T1orlLa keys-The People. :
The gulf coast of Florida is fringe,l with
beach whose length i measured 10y hundreds
of miles. white as snow, smooth, hard. and
comforting to look upon. Aud what a de-
light it is 10 the newcomer from the cold
north to row ashore from his schooner under
the hot sun, throw of his shoes, and make
rapid barefoot tracks up and down that
smooth, warm beach In continuing the vOy
age down to Key West the steamer travels
among maze of little islands that stretch
out on every side 10 the horizon. These are
the Florida Keys, renowned in song and
story. Nearly all OF them are cultivated,
most Of them Icing given up 10 the raising Of
vegetables and cocOanuts The Keys are said
TO have much better soil than the mainland,
as indeed they must have if vegetables can
successfully be grown on therL Small sailing
boats ply among them, carrying their prod
uctS to market at Key West.
The island of Key West is the most westerly
of the Florida Keys Of any Importance, but
not the most westerly in fact, for the Dry
Tortugas lie Stih further to the westward. 1t
is possible for the visitor to Key West to
make trip to the Dry Tortugas in small
sailbuat that makes occasional trips. but
there Is hardly enough to be seen there to pay
for the risk Of seaSickneSS and thorough
wetting: nothing but strip of sand and
some Notifications that have been left very
much to themselves since the war closed
Key West Is tiny island, six miles long by
two or three wide, rocky, unproiuctivc, bar
ren. The city, the most thoroughly un-
American of cities, contains about 10000 in-
habitantS, of whom 5000, should think, are
engaged i'll making cigars. What the city
was | can tell to a nicely, for have spent
some time there; but what it is now since "A
great fire has swept over it and destroyed a
large number of its wooden buildings, am
unable 10 say.
The population is largely foreign, a great
many Cubans having come over from
Havana. attracted by the high wages paid
TO makers Of cigars. Many natives Of the
Bahamas, too, find there more congenial
homes than OH their own coral islands. Not
u small number of these latter have left
their country equally for their country's
good and their own, for the Bahama govern
ment loses no opportunity to rid is1e!s of its
worst classes by Offering them Inducements
to enigrate to Key West. Prison or Key
West" is an alternative well known among
criminal darkies in Nassau, and with a free
passage offered there is not much doubt about
the choice Even the prison doors are some
times opened to this end, for it has been
found cheaper to pay a prisoners fare to Key
West than TO feed and Clothe him in Nassau.
Most of the Key West people, it seemed to
me, lived in little one and two story frame
houses, generally with yard in front,
where flowers grew. But the city was in a
filthy condition that hardly anything but a
great fire could change.-William Drysdale
in New York Times.