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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
TIE G. O. r.
It Makes n feeblc Izick--Its Own Members
Despondent.

The announcement in this paper
OH Saturday morning that tho Repub-
lican party in this county was too dead
to show the least signs Of returning
life, was little previous. On that
day tho grand old party made another
effort to come back to life. A sprink-
ling of the old war horses ofthc former
days Of good stealing were seen on the
streets, and their presence was soon
explained when it was announced that
q convention would be held in the
Court House. The convention was
appointed to meet at IL O'Clock, but at
that hour there was no one present.
About 1915 Israel Byrd opened the
Court House, and delegates began to
come in. Considerable time was con-
sumed in getting an official list of
the delegates, and those present be-
came impatient and began to leave.
AS the first squad left, Jos. Miller, Of
Ridgeway, called out, "You amt
gwine fur, is you, boys?" On re-
ceiving assurance that they werc not,
Miller's countenance assumed moro
pleasant aspect.
While waiting wearily for the ball
to begin, The News AND HERALD man
was questioning delegates as to who
was the their choice for President but
for some time he received no satisfac-
ton. Happening to light cigarette,
the delegates thronged around him in
droves, asking, 'if you have got an
othor one OF them things, mister, and
as tho reporter accommodated each
one with cigarette and match, they
separately unbosomed themselves, and
stated that Fairfield wanted John Shcr-
man first, last and all the timc for
Prcaident, but SO far as the Congress
sional election was concerned, Fair
field didn't have any choice.
About forty delegates had assembled
when Israel Byrd called the meeting
to order, and the coll for the conven-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
A Sound Legal opinion.

p. Brainbridge Munday, Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co., Tex, says: "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
rial Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by
timely use Of this medicine Am satisfied
Electric Bitters saved his life."
Mr.. ID. l. WilcOxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds O like testimony, saying: lie
positively believes he would have died, had
1t not been for Electric Bitters
This great remedy will ward off, as well
as cure all Malaria Diseases, and for all
Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders
stands unequaled. Price zoe. and 81. al
McMaster, Brice & Ketchin.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
An EIogant Substitnta

For Oils, Salts, Pills, and all kinds of
bitter, nauseous Liver Medicines and
Cathartics is the worry agreeable liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Its ad-
vantages are evident-it is more easily
taken, more acceptable to the stomach,
moro pleasantly effective, and more
truly beneficial to the system than any
other remedy. Recommended by
leading physicians. For sale by DR..
w. u. Aiken.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
NOW AND THEN.

aessrs. Editors: I find noted that
in the fall and winter Of 1859 1 sold in
different lots to Mr.. Richard O'Neil IL
Son, cotton merchants, at Columbia,
eighty bales of cotton, average weight
415 pounds. This cotton was shipped
from Alston, Columbia & Greenvjlle
Railroad, 25 miles for 40 cents bale,
let the weight be 400 Or 500 pounds,
and when all sold brought on an aver
age $1O.55 per hundred pounds, and
was weighed by sworn weighers at
6i cents per bale, or $500 for the whole
lot-total freight and weighing $37 90.
This amount Of cotton ono year ago,
if it had been shipped from Wallace
vile Go miles nearer) would have cost
S83.0O, as they charged 20 cents per
hundred pounds freight, and tho buyer
aaoaO 20 cents bale to weigh it, $1,000.
Total, 10000, making $4,000, in 1886,
more than on the freight and weighing
of 80 bales Of cotton, average weight
414 pounds, miles nearer. They
have reduced the freight from Wal
laceville to 20 cents, which makes q
400 pound bale 80 cents--twice as
much noao as then, and the weighing
continues the same, three times as
much noaO as then, considerable diff
ference. don't recollect railroad
freight on ton of guano from Charles
ton to Aston when first coming into
use, but 7,oa0 it costs $4.40 q ton by
carload to Wallaceville, and to Colum-
bia (132 miles) 5000, and from there
to Wallaceville GO miles) $2.4O. Why
this difference when it comes to Wal
laceville in the same car it is delivered
at Columbia.
Again, find noted that in 1860 L
owned 40 slaves and 100 acres Of land
and other property in proportion, and
sold ID bales Of cotton at an average
price Of 11.64 cents per pound, and in
1861, 81 bales at about II cents, when
the making Of full crops was stopped
by tho war. Then did not pay half
the tax do ao,V, with land to work,
without buying one-half the amount
of fertilizers and negroes to cultivate
1t for their "victuals and clothes,.
In conclusion, if agriculture is tho
Hbasis Of all national and individual
wealth, and the farmers are to build
up and support all the villages and
towns, keep railroads in operation and
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
s. s. WOLFE'S.
FOR SALE.

r OF with Two Store Buildings and
~ Warehouse, southeast corner Of Con
gress and College streets.
Lot with the Store Building now occu,
pied by w. 9. Beatty.
One Hundred and Thirty-five (13B)
Acres Of good framing land, two miles
from Winnsboro Three good tenant
houses on the place, and good barn and
stables.
One Hundred and Forty (14o). Acres in
Township 13, on Little River, known rs
the Walter Keller land A good farm.
Five Hundred and Fifty-three (553)
Acres of good farming land, four miles
from Blackstock. A good gin house and
good tenant houses, in sufficient number.
A No. cotton and grain plantation.
One lot Of 40 acres, one milo from Black
stock, with good dwellmg-house and all
necessary outbuildings nearly new. A
nice farm.
One tract 392 acres of good land, we'll
improved, and now under good cultivation,
81 miles from Winnsboro.
j. @. CALDWELL & CO.,
Real Estate Brokers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

First Because it is one inch higher in
the arm than any other.
Second. 1t is one inch longer in the arm.
Third. 1t gives satisfaction.
Fourth. The attachments cannot be ex-
celled
Fifth. The needle sets itself.
Because it is so simple that there is but
little machinery about it, and not q bear
ing that turns over. Every part rocks,
thus making it tho lightest running ma
chino tina. is made. Also it has no yerti-
cal feed spring to get out Of fix. The
amount Of fancy work that can be done
OH 1t is too numerous to mention.
1lrnce o11 ord tO
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

fOlt CouNI4 COMMISSIONER.
We are authorized to announced Mr..
JAS. l.. RICHMOND as a candidate for
the office Of County Commissioner-subiec
to the action of tho Democratic primary. \
We are authorized to announce Mr..
JOHN A. STEWART rs a candidate fol
collection to tho Office Of County Com
missioncr--subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announced Mr..
II. A. GLENN as q candidate for re- elec-
tlon to the. office Of County Commissioner
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primay.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
=. TURNER STEWART as q candidate
for reelection to the office of County Com
missioner---subject to tho action Of the
Democratic primary. \
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER

We are authorized to announce DR., JNO.
BOYO as candidate for reelection to
the Office of School Commissioner-sub
to the action of the Democratic primary. \
The many. friends of Mr.. S. r. JOHN
SION hereby announce him as q candi-
cato for School Commissioner-subj to
tho acton OF the Democratic primary.
;, The many friends OF tho Rev. JAS.
for the Office Of School Commissioner
primary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

ton was read by the temporary secre.
tary, S.P. Martin. Most of the dele
gates answered to their names. When
the secretary called "Sam Johnston,
of Horeb precinct" Johnston arose
and said he wished to make a correc-
ton of tho "credentials." His name
was "Samuel," not Sam. This correc-
ton being made, business proceeded.
The first thing in order was the cleo
ton Of o temporary chairman. Israel
Byrd was nominated. The chair, i'm
mediately asked, "Are you ready for
the question:" and "question |" "qucs-
tionP' was echoed throughout tho
body. Sail in favor say aye" said
tho chair. There was heavy vote.
"All opposed say nay" said the chair.
"Nay," answered q solitary delegate.
Byrd then declared himself unanimous
ly elected. S. T. Martin was then
elected secretary. Delegates to the
State Convention were then nominated
and elected, as follows: Israel Byrd,
Isaac Miller and S. p. Martin.
Delegates to the Congressional con-
vention were then elected. "This con-
vention meets in Columbia the first Of
May, at IL, m.," announced the chair
man. Twelve men were nominated,
and by parliamentary rules peculiar to
this convention alone, tho following
wero elected: I. S. Byrd, S. p. Mar
tin, Isaac Miller, j. II. Miller, Jordan
Mccullough, N. III. Ford.
Geo. Kennedy then began to kick
about some delegates not receiving a
majority of tho votes of the conven-
ton, but the chair informed him that
it was not the chairs fault, SO George
took his seat.
Isaac Miller then arose, and after
speaking of his old and long service to
ode pahty," begged to nominate Mr..
Israel Byrd for County Chairman,
stating that Dyrd, also, was old in the
service of "de pahty." Geo. Kennedy
bounced to his feet and made fiery
speech, saying that he was tired of all
this talk about old mon in the party.
He said, "When you go to repair an
old broken down house you don't put
in rotten TIMBER" and he looked very
significantly at the chair. His re-
marks received grunts Of approval all
over the house. The chair innocently
asked Kennedy what point he was
making. Kennedy significantly re-
Piled that he made 10 point in particu-
lar. he only wanted 'to arouse the
curiosity" of the convention.
The secretary made q speech in re-
ply to Kennedy, saying that old men
were good enough. The Democrats
kept Hampton and Butler in the SEN
ate because they had been true to their
party. The Republicans ought to do
the same. He told them that it mado
little difference what they did. All
they wonld have to do was to go
to the convention and come homo
and rest for tho next four years and
try to get their part of the crop from
the white men. This was the only
"politics" for the negro. Byrd was
then elected chairman for four years,
and on motion tho convention "re-
journed."
1t is unnecessary to say that tho con-
vention was composed only of negrocs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

CLUB MEETING. The Greenbricr
Democratic Club will meet at Green
bricr on Saturday, May s, at 8, p. M,
for the purpose of rcorganizing and
clecting delegates to the County Con-
vcntion, which will assemble in
Winnsboro OH Saturday, May IL. AS
there will bu other matters of import
ance before the club for consideration,
a full attendance is requested.
JAS. r. CURLEE,
President
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,

The many friends Of Mr.. JAS. B.
TURNER announce him as candidate
for q seat In the House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Turner Is well qualified for tho posi-.
tion and will make good Representative.
This nomination Is subject to tho action of
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Bfr.
CHARLES A. DOUGLASS as n candidate
for reelection to the House of Represent
tativcs-subject to tho action Of the Dom.
ocratlc party in the primary election.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
TRY GILDEE2S PILLS
For the Liver.
MCMASTER, BRICE & KETCHlN.

& DEATH. We regret to announce the
death of Mr.. Jackson Burns, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Burns, which oc-
Cured at tho home of his parents on
the 10Th inst. The deceased was
seventeen years Of age, and died after
u weeks illness from q severe attack of
pneumonia. The afflicted family have
the sympathy Of host Of friends.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENIIS.
FOR SHERJFE

Messrs. Editors We>beg leave to place
in nomination for the office Of Sheriff for
Fairfield County Mr.. II. YONGUE MIL
LING. ial "A Mr.; Milling is in every, way quail
Der of years experience In the office, and
would make a most acceptable officer.
This nomination is subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
MANY VOTERS.
The friends of Mr.. r. Il. ELLISON re- .
spectfully present him to the voters Of
Fairfield County as man in eyery way
suitable and worthy to fill tho office Of
Sheriff, and hereby announce him as a
candidate for that position--subjeot, how
in the primary election.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

1 have waited to find the man with that
$1,000 REWARD,
but he has failed to come up. shall
claim that have won it, and will not ac-
cept any apology; neither will | accept
any further banter. have waited too
long, and now claim that it is settled
fact that
THE DOMESTIC
is the star that leads. Now by the best.
Buy tho star that has won the day.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

III. II. p, or HIPS IIepatio PanGcea cure!
Sick Headache in 20 minutes. For ConstIpa
tion it has no equal,
MCN1ASTER. BRICE g. KETCHIN.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

sw Advertisements.
For Sale-W. r. Doty 81 90.
Hygeia- G. Williams & Co.
Stockholders Meeting--T. w. Lau-
derdale, President.
Fairfield Moving Forward-McMas-
ter, Brico & Ketchin.
.---.--As-+----
ooal B1iors.
MIR. f. Elder will accept the
thanks of this Office E.for basket of
delicious strawberries. He expects to
be ready to supply the market in o
few days.
The Blackstock Dramatic Club
will give ali entertainment on Friday
night next for the benefit of the School.
A fine timeis anticipated. The public
arc cordially invited to attend.
o-
MILK-SHAKES,
SODA WATER
and
GINGER ALE
AtD. A. HENDRIX's To-day,
TRY GILDEF'S PILLS
RI For the Liver.
n MCMASTER, BRICE & KETCHIN.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
FOR SALE.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
JlHE Stockholders of the Elliott Gin
Il Manufacturing Co. will meet in the
ctfice Of THE NEWS AND HERALD this
(Tuesday) afternoon at o'clock. Share
holders will come prepared to pay 30 per
oent. of their stock.
II. w. LAUDERDALE,
President.
II. K. ELLIOTT, Secretary.
Apl24t1
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce Cant.
JNO. A. HINNANT rs q candidate For
reelection to the office of Probate Judge
subject to the action of tho Democratic
primary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24

The WATER SUPPLY. The following
is the report of the policeman on the
water supply measurements taken on
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-24
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MCMASTER, BRICE s. KETCHIN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05

A SHULLsBURG paper of last week
says:
'sThe title to large tracts of the
best mineral land in the country is
fast being absorbed by mining com
panies ard capitalists. Whether or
not this is for the best interest Of
the country at large we shall leave
for the reader to solve for himself
While we shall claim that every such
holding, whether by lease, option or
actual rites, is a restriction over
former mining privileges, inasmuch
as no permits scarcely, are granted
TO prospect on these lands, or if so
granted the rates Of tribute are so
excessive that miners cannot afford
to prospect or mine on such terms.
Now we believe in the greatest
good to the greatest number, and
therefore suggest to all holders Of
mineral lands 10 let down the bars
and let the prospecter and miner IN,
''give the boy a chance" and let
your motto be Give and let live"
If you spectators wish to enh ance
the value of your lands let the
miners have fair show in it and
you will soon be able TO realize re-
wards for your generosity, and all
you owners Of mineral lands or sup
posed mineral lands who are 50
anxious to sell and 60 west for
your "health" open out your grounds
to the prospecter on fair and liberal
terms and if there is anything Yalu-
able in it you will soon be able to
get your price and be made happy
and If there are any reserved seats
in heaven you will be entitled to
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05
DON'T EXPERIMENT.

You cannot afford to waste time
in experimenting when your lungs
are in danger. Consumption always
seems at first only a cold. Do not
permit any dealer 60 impose upon
you with some cheap imitation of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds, but be
sure you get the genuine. Because
he can make more profit he may tell
you he has something just as good,
or just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DR., Kings
New Discovery, which is guaranteed
to give relief in all throat, lnng and
chest affections. Trial bottles free
at w. IL. Pndeauy's drug store.
Large bottles Sl.00.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05

THE annual business meeting of
the Veteran Association, held at
Platteville during the reunion, was
largely attended. Boscobel was
selected as the place of holding the
next reunion and the date some time
in June. The following officers
were elected:
Pres.-C. II. Baxter. Lancaster.
Vice Pres,-A. A. Townsend, Shulsburg.
Comdr.-Col. Stevenson, wiota.
Asst. Comdr.-7G. G. Cox, Mineral Point.
Adj. Gen.-Dr. L. c. Armstrong, Boscobel.
Asst. Adj. Gems. l.. Stein. Belmont.
Quartermaster- A. Sawyer. Boscobel.
Asst. Qm.-M. Oswald, Feunmore.
Drum Major-C. IL. Wannemaker, Platteville
Asst. Drum Major-w. Weaver, Fennimore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05
All, THERE!

If you are in want Of anything in
the line Of blaeksmithing call on
Elmer Harris, at the old stand Of
VIM. Smith, on Fountain street.
win make a specially Of horse
shoeing and plow work, and solicit
a trial where others have failed TO
give satisfaction in these branches.
24ml HARRIS Bros.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05
Personal Points.

Tom Grindell is up from Platte
Vile visiting Bert White.
Miss Ella Hooking, Of Darlin g
ton, is the guest of Miss Laura
Devlin.
Will Horn, who has been work
ing at his trade in Englewood, came
home in time to celebrate the Fourth
Miss Edith Ivey, who has been
visiting in Iowa, is home.
George Nasten, Of Darlington
came up to witness our celebration
The Misses Emma and Lizzie
Phillips, Of Milwaukee, are spend
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05
The GLORIOUS Fourth.

Mineral Point proposed to eel E.
brate in becoming manner and she
did it without any apparent strenu-
Gus effort. The whole cou ntry
roundabout is awake to the fact that
Mineral Point does nothing by
halves; the many thousands who
Joined us is proof of the assertion.
AT dawn the prospects for fayorab bic
weather were somewhat against us,
but as the day advanced the clouds
dispersed, and patriotic people
came from every direction in all
manner of conveyances. By the
time for exercises at the
grove the crowd was immense.
After a well rendered choice Sc
lection by the band and most ex-
cellent and appropriate prayer by
Rev. w. j. G. Bond, Prof. Cabanis
read the Declaration of lndepen-
dence in style more pleasing and
attractive than it is usually given.
Then followed the oration by Col.
Parsons; and it was an oration.
More pith, patriotism, and eloquence
could scarcely be crowded into the
same number of words. 1t was
thoroughly american. How grandly
he pictured the valor, venture and
vitality of our ancestors in their
struggle for independence. He also
showed that the same spirit had
predominated down to the present,
and earnestly plead for the fostering
of every means for its perpetuity,
the advantages of which were
skillfully portrayed by showing our
grandeur and advantages as com
pared with any and all other coun-
tries. No speech ever took beCoar in
Mineral Point, and if there are any
who vigorously oppose Col. Parsons
sentiments, then they have not
love for America in their hearts.
When the grove exercises were
concluded it was noon, and the
multitude sought to supply the
wants of the inner man. At p. m.
the mugwump mufHers came to the
front for the amusement of the peo-
pie. The burlesque on the new
railroad was good. A road engin e
was brought into service for the
occasion, adding greatly to the ef-
fectiveness. Theget of on the Sagwa
troupe and Beach 81 Bowers min
strels proved very amusing, and
other novelties received their share
of praise.
AS advertised, the Darlington
militia was on hand, and during the
latter part of the afternoon gave a
dress parade that held the undivided
attention of the crowd. The Rifles
is a good company, and Darlington
may well feel proud of it.
Throughout the entire day the
Mineral Point band rendered such
music as is seldom heard for excel.
lence.
Fireworks and frolic con ncluded
the days doings. Ali returned to
their homes more thoroughly con
yinced that Mineral Point beats 'em
all when she goes at anything.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05

JAMES. AT bis nome in this city, Inst Tues.
day. Mr.. Potter James in tho s3ti year Of his
age. He settled in This yiciuity n tho tbirties.
Has always commanded the respect Of ac-
quainmnces and neighbor4 A Wife two yrs.
hls senior survives him, also G respected FAM
lly 81 sons ana dauEhton.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05

one, but if you hold back and fail
to encourage mining or prospecting
on your ground don't think you viii
ever sell it at speculative prices, for
you won't"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-07-05
LIGHTNING HAS STRUCK.

The Mccormick beats the world.
Only seven pieces in this simple and
wonderful knotter; two movements
ties the knot and does it surely.
Farmers cali and see it. We will
be glad to show it up. Come and
be convinced.
Very respectfully,
25tf s. HocKINC IL Co.