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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-05-23
NOTICE.

Office of County Commissioners,
Anderson, S. c., May s, 1894.
A IL persons are hereby notified to re-
n move all distractions from the
running streams on their premises du-
ring the month of May, as the law di-
rects.
Persons who fail to do so will be dealt
with according to law.
r. E. PARKER, Chm'n.
B. T. MARTIN,
w. P. SNELGROVE,
Board Co. Com. A. G.
w. 7. McGILL, Clerk.
May 9, 1894 45 Q
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-05-23
WHERE TILLMAN STANDS.
Fton, The Cblun,6ia Register.

Mitchell Brings Him Down at the Second
Shot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
Why Not ?

The Washington Post discusses the ques-
ton of civil-service reform from a new
point OF view. That paper quotes the
Massachusetts declaration in favor of pro-
viding that all Federal positions TO which
the merit system is applicable shall be
brought under the civil-service rules, and
then comments as follows:
The most Jealous of civi-service re-
formers have never hitherto. gone SO far
as to declare. as this plank does. that the
scope. or limits. of the system should be
extended at the request, or on the order,
of the commission to include all Federal
positions to which the merit system Of
appointments Is applicable To what
Federal positions is the merit system
inapplcable? Is II not just as applicable
10 the judiciary as to clerks, letter-car-
riers &c? Could not the President be
furnished by the commission with list
Of eligibles for appointment To the bench?
And why Is not the system applicable TO
heads Of bureaus to district attorneys, TO
marshals. 10 customs collectors. and to
the diplomatic and consular service? We
have not the least doubt that If the com
mission were authorized to set its own
stakes its field would soon include nearly
the whole list of appointed officials. The
President. in nominating officials to the
Senate. would be spared a deal Of veXa-
ton by having the list arranged by the
merit system
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24

1t Is due as much to the promptness
and energy Of Governor OFerral az TO
anything else that Charles j. Searcey,
creek train-robbers, is now in fail in this
city, awaiting an Indictment and trial for
his alleged crime in the county OF Stat
ford.
Governor O'Ferrall Is to be highly COM
mended for his vigorous action in this
matter. These people had committed a
crime punishable with death under our
statute, and one hitherto unbeard-of in
this State. There have been enough
charges OF violence and rapine brought
against the South. and the Governor did
not feel that this ito us) unknown crime
ehould be permitted to be added to the
catalogue; hence, he took personal super
vision Of the matter, offered an adequate
reward, and set in motion all the ma
chinery for a successful pursuit
Two men, Supposed to have been con-
cerned In the affair. are now In the
hands of the police authorities-one Is
here, and the other will probably soon be
here. II IL be true that these are the
men. Governor OFerrall will have shown
to the world that. while Virginia cannot
guarantee immunity from train-robbers.
she can and will pursue. catch, and
punish all perpetrators Of such offences
In the manner prescribed by law, and
that life and property are a. safe In the
Old Dominion as the protection OF modern
civilization can make them.-The Frede-
ricksburg Free Lance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24

be decided Alright and In due time by
tho Supreme Court of the United States.
In the mean time we would not advise
anybody to issue circulating notes called
bonds" II the law now allows county
bonds 10 Igo free from taxption tnd
probability 10 that that law VIII oe 30
amended as TO put these county bonds on
the same footing az the circulating notes
Of State banks. Indeed. II Is said that
Mr.. Carlisle holds that they are taxable
as the law now stands.
We give Acknowledgement Olney's op'n-
Ion in full. He says:
II have yours OF the nth instant In
which you request my opinion upon the
question whether the proposed ISSUE OF
interest bearing bonds by the county com
missioners of Floyd county, Ga, Will be
In copAict with the banking laws OF the
United states. You inclose the opinion
OF the Solicitor OF the Treasury to the
effect that such issue. II made. will not
confiict with the banking laws OF the
limited States. and. for the reasons given
nv the Solicitor, concur In that con-
clusion.
"As the question whether such bonds,
10 ,ssncd. will be subject TO taxation
under sections 10 and 70 Of the act OF
February 49, 1875. does not arise upon
any facts now existing. and II one upon
which my opinion is not asked, express
no opinion respecting It,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
The States VS.. the United States.

Although our National Government is
more that hundred years old. the re-
spectiVe powers Of the Federal and
state governments. in many possible
cases. have not been judicially pointed
uui by the Supreme Court Of the United
States Many interesting questions have
been decided By that tribunal; yet the
NUMEROUS eases which have arisen lately
ana Others which seem likely 10 arise in
the near future indicate clearly that the
!uGielal department Of the Federal Gov
'rhInent Is growing in Importance. and
VIII probably continue thus to grow for
many years to come
The tenth article OF amendments IN the
Federal Constitution provides that .the
powers not delegated to the United States
ny The Constitution, nor prohibited by
il 10 the States, are reserved 10 the
states respectively. or to the pzople."
inns Is a solid foundation whereon 10
oold whenever "a case coming under
mat amendment shall come up for de-
'N'oh In the Federal Court Of last re-
tOrt.
Inc mississippi case referred 10 by
US the other day involves the right of
The Federal Government 10 tax out OF
existence the circulating notes Of State
banks This is the case In which the
d. Louis Engraving Company stands In
oie'ed Tor making notes or bonds in the
einh'tdde OF the Treasury notes OF the
Vh"eo states. A different question was
involved III the Georgia case. wherein IL
was held by the Attorney General. as
we STATED yesterday. that any county In
Georgia had the right 70 issue bonds.
even for sums as small as 81 and g.
These cases and many more win al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
Breeder, Talley & Co..

Dress Goods, silks velvets. Red ami
Black Plaids. Imitation Wool Dress
Gods. % inches wide. only o..
Imitation Scotch Pla!ds, - inches wide.
6i.c.
black and colors, Zoe.
Half-Wool Cashmeres. % inches w.
double fold. and Chameleon Sergcs, h-.
wool = inches wide, l2igc.
3l-Inch- Wide Dress Goods. az 10 &c
Sf-Iuch- Wide Chameleon Serge- ana ar
lantic l.. Cashmeres. the 2lc. KIND. Tor l'.
At &c. lots of pretty Dress Goods
At 29c. famous make OF All WOO
36-Inch-Wid- Dress Flannel; IN bl3ok.
of BLACK and Colored Atwood Dress
Flannels. g inches wide
See our reduced Dress Goods.
These are goods that We carried over
from last season:
joc. Dress Goods for 35c.
Sc Dress Goods for Joc., etc.
In this lot are some decided bargains.
Ask 10 see them.
Wool 5lc. Cashmeres. and in black
and colors. reduced to Sligo.
Atwood Serges. smooth and storm. the
5ec quality FOR 3sc.
A.. u. ". s.. sec. 81. Sl.2j. and 81.
our stock Of Black Dress Goods is espe-
cIally good and We invite an examination.
eros Grain Is now the leading style Of
Black eros Grain six from &c. 10 $50.
A nice line OF GOOd-cuahty Coloiei
eros Grain SILK AZ ,5c.
Sc our Black Faille SIX at sc. worth
Zoe. and AT 75c.. worth 81.
4 bargain in Black Taffeta SIX az Sc.
4 host OF New Fancy SIX for waists,
trimming. etc, from 5c 10 81 -.
Black Velveteen. 3li2 and otc.
Black Nelyets Zoe to go.
Colored Velvets. Joc TO s. per yard.
one Of the best stocks OF Dress Innings
I'm Richmond.
BREEDEN, TALLEY x co.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
QUIET MARRIAGE AT CLINTWOOD.
Jail Delivery In Dickenson-Progres on
the New Court IIouse- Dayis-Pucket.,

the New Court House Davis-Puckett.
CLINTWOOD, VA. October 23.-(Spe-
cial)-Miss Laura Belle Powers and Mr..
Wade T. Kenady were quietly married al
the residence Of Rev. Joseph III. Ross. OF
this place. on Thursday last. They are
both teachers. and stand high in the
estimation Of the people generally. The
Rev. Joseph II. Ross performed the cere-
mOny
The Jail at this place was broken on
Wednesday night last, and three Of the
inmates-"Ab" Vance Aaron Moore. and
Paris Mullins-escdped. An effort was
made to capture them, but the officers
were unsuccessful. These parties were
fined for misdemeanor, and being unable
to pay the fines. were imprisoned. Your
correspondent did not learn how they
effected their escape, but presume 1t was
through the carelessness Of the jailer. as
this jail-breaking is ii frequent occur
renee here.
MAYS, the courthouse contractor, is
making fine progress in the erection of
the building. He Is running a large force
of hands. and Will push the work onward
to completion. When completed | think
Dickinson county viii b. able 10 boast
of a better courthouse than any of her
sister counties have. The cost Will aggre-
gate about $4,000.
our people are beginning to talk over
election matters to a considerable extent
now. IL seems that the Republicans are
going to make the effort of their lives
TO win. big jim Walker is advertised
to speak here on the 18th. and his follow
ers are determined TO see that the meet
ing Is thoroughly advertised and attended.
Nfrc Dnqlf4ff Mr "a -
TarpOn. this county, were united I'm the
bonds of matrimony the other day Both
parties were past fifty, and this is Davis's
third marriage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
MOVEMENTS on THE MINISTER'S.
A Heated Contest In Tareweli-The BIZ
Meeting Mt Houaker.

TAZEwELL. VA, october 0.--tspeciai)
DR.. J. X. Gildersieeve left Saturday on a
visit to Norfolk and Newport News and
for the State Medical Association. His
niece, Miss Mamie Gidersiecvs, who has
been visiting here for the past month.
accompanied the Doctor to Radford on
her way to Abingdon.
Rev. Il. w. $. Bishop and other minis
tiers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, left this morning for the annual
conference. which convenes at Abingdon
Rev. Mr.. Lancaster. the new rector
for this Episcopal church, arrived from
Norfolk yesterday with his family.
The County Court was In session all
last week. and is again in session this
morning with a full docket.
The political situation here has warmed
into heated contest within the last ten
days. and the leaders are hard at work.
The barbecue at Honaker was great
success. and II Is said that the Hon. John
w. Daniel and Hon. J. w. Marshall spoke
to crowd OF a thousand people, ana
created great enthusiasm In the Demo-
cratic ranks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
HAPPENINGS IN HIGHLAND,
Unparalleled Chestnut and white Oak
Mast-The Canvass.

MONTEREY, VA, october 23.--(Special)
The chestnut crop In Highland county
is an unprecedentedly large one. One
firm at Monterey has already shipped 30
bushels. and another firm $500 pounds
4 careful approximation based upon these
figures will put the shipment from this
county at 5000 pounds-nearly so bushels
The whte-oak and chestnut-Oak mast
in this mountainous region Is almost un-
paralleled. Unfortunately. there are not
enough hogs in the country to stock the
mountain ranges. and the hordes Of mi
grating squirrels spoken Of In the Dis
patch a few weeks ago as crossing the
Ohio river will hrd an abundant harvest
in this and the adjoining counties OF West
Virginia.
The canvass In this section OF the Tenth
District is very quiet one, yet the Op-
posing parties are carefully looking after
transfers necessary registrations, etc,
which would Indicate that the absence
Of excitement does not imply apathy or
Indifference. The paraphernalia. such as
booths ballot-boXes etc, required In the
adoption Of the Walton law, are all in
readiness.
p. II. Mcdowell, representing the Ken
ton Iron Company. Of Kenton. o.. Is
now here, placing steel cages in the new
Jail. now about completed. the contractors
Carichon' & Malcolm expecting to turn
over the keys about October 18th This
building. erected at a cost OF 5000. is
handsome. modern structure. and is a
credit to the county. The old courthouse
has also undergone much needed repairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
THE RICHMOND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. OCTOBER "a, 1894

week by being struck with great violence
by q stick with which he was trying to
shift piece OF betting Another accident
Of rather peculiar nature occurred at
Tayiorsvills. on tho Richmond Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad. Two young
men who were near the track watch
ing the fascinating process to a country
man OF tho throwing-of and taking on
of mail by a fast train were knocked
down by the or bag as It came flying
forth and terribly bruised and stunned.
one 40 badly that blood issued from his
mouth and his injuries at first were
thought to be fatal. but both, fortunately,
escaped serious injury. .
A SUGGESTION.
In this time OF suggestions II might be
added that possibly two or three we'll
loaded mail-pouches. linked together
"chaln-shot' style and projected with
accuracy. might be effective In bagging
train-robbers.
Mr.. T. ". Page. who, with his family,
lately returned to Washington from a
pleasant stay abroad of several months Is
visiting relatives here at HIS old home.
Oakland" He IL having additions and
improvements made at the place. and will
make II his summer residence. Another
volume OF his short stories will soon be
issued. under the title OF The Burial OF
the Guns" Many Of his friends here
think his Little Darby" lately published
in Harper's. one OF the best things he has
written in connection with the war. and n
Just tribute to the thousands Of unknown
heroes who so CALAMITY followed Lee and
the other great captains OF the Confede-
racy.
Colonel II. +. Jones. formerly Of Han
over Academy, will move from Norfolk
to Fauquier county this fall. preparatory
to residing there and opening "A school.
Baked 'possum and sweet-taters" is
the order of the day with the colored
brethren at present, the marsupials never
having been more plentiful or fatter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
Free Delivery in tho Country.

In writing recently of postal reforms
we ought to have mentioned that the
Farmers National Congress. which was
recently in session In Parkersburg, w.
Va. passed resolution declaring that
there ought not to be any reduction in
the present rate OF postage on any class
OF mail matter before there is free daily
mail delivery In towns and villages
throughout the farming regions. The
Farmers Congress thus incidentally en-
dorsed postal reform which has been
advocated for years by the Dispatch. The
demand Is not for frequent delivery In
small towns and villages. but for one
delivery each day. Not satisfied. how
ever, with passing the above-named reso-
luton which. az the reader will see. simply
declares against reducing the present
rates Of postage before the country is
prepared for such reduction-that is.
negative resolution-the Farmers Con-
gress also passed an affirmative resolu-
ton. II is as follows:
Resolved. That justice to the farmer and
the best interests of all demand that free
mail delivery be extended in towns and
villages, and into farms as rapidly as
possible without making an onerous in
crease in the net expense of the Post
Office Department.
The free delivery OF mail matter in the
rural regions will be an educating meas
ure. AS the electric street-railroads In
crease largely the intercourse between
the different localities OF the cities. so the
daily appearance In the country of the
on his rounds will draw
town and country closer together. Free
delivery will thus tend to spread intell-
gence throughout the rural regions. and
will gradually cause an immense
increase in the number of letters
passing through the mails. AS pos
tal-cards are now used by thou
sands and tens of thousands Of per-
sons who might never have sent letter
through the mails. so the extension of
free delivery into the country will educate
the rural communities into the use of the
post-office and Communication with their
friends by letter. This is not a mere
experiment. but has been tried in England
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
HydrOphobia.
CFor the Dispatch.)

Last summer ! saw by the papers that
young lady had been attacked in Salem,
Va. with hydrophobla. and that sde was
the patient Of my friend. DR. Oscar
Wiley. l Immediately wrote him TO make
careful notice Of the case. and prepare
paper for the State society, which
meets here this week. No case has &C.
Cured In Richmond TO my knowledge In
fifty years. and the late Dr. Beal and
number OF otner doctors were wont
TO question whether this was really such
device. l never had any doubt on the
subject for reasons unnecessary to mention
here. DIR. Wiley writes me he Will be
here to read his paper. and l desire to
call special attention TO 1t.
Very respectfully, w. w. r.
October %. 1894
You are mistaken about the poor
house spring. 1t has been carried into
house and the water Is offered for sale.
Intended to cali attention to 1t. The
spring. think. was In the street. and
has been public property for. suppose,
seventy-nve years. Look into II. p.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
CAPT. .ASHE SPEAKS.
HIS DEMOCRATIC ADDRESS CLEAR;
FoRclHLE, IMPRESSIVE.
Negroes Dissatisned with tho FUSION
Ticket-spicy Developments Looked
for Ransom Speaks To-Day.

OXFORD, N. c.. October 2.-tspecial)-
Captain 8. A. Ashe spoke with the county
Democratic candidates to-day at Tar
River. His speech made fine impres-
sion. While he Is not an orator, yet MS
explanation Of the work OF the Demo
cratic party was clear. forcible. and Inn
pressive. The prospects OF success In
Granville are growing better each day.
The dissatisfaction among the negroes
with the fusion ticket Is widespread. Re-
port has II that within the next few
days there will be considerable develop
ments in political circles.
a BIG DEAL.
A deal IL on whereby the two negro Re-
publican nominees for the Legislature are
TO withdraw in favor OF the Populist nomi-
nees. and in consideration therefor the
Populist candidates for Clerk and Regis
ter OF Deeds will In turn withdraw. Your
correspondent is reliably informed that
negotiations to this end are on foot but
whether they will materialize or not it
is impossible TO say.
Senator Ransom speaks In oxford to-
morrow and the great preparations that
have been made bespeak for him grand
recpntiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
ALExANDRIA'S DELINQUENT TAX.
Funeral of Mrs. SmoOt Attended by a
Largo Number of Friends-Notes

Large Number of friends-NOtes.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. October 2S.-(Spe-
cial. THE October term OF the Alexandria
County Court, Judge d. NJ. Chichester.
was held yesterday. when Mr.. w. C.
wibut, the County Treasurer, submitted
his delinquent tax lists, which had been
approved by the county supervisors, and
they were ordered to be certified to the
Auditor of Public Accounts at Rich
mond.
Mr.. ]. r. Drain was admitted to prac-
tce before the bar OF the court.
Messrs. J. T. Petty and j. r. Ross were
named as additional constables for Jeffer-
son District to preserve order about the
Driving Park.
The funeral Of Mrs. Harriet Smoot,
the aged mother of Messrs Joseph X.
Smoot and David l.. Smoot, who died on
Monday morning last, took place from
her home. corner of st. Asaph and Duke
streets, this evening at o'clock. The
funeral was attended by large number
of the friends Of the deceased lady.
Mrs. Smoot was nearly 81 years of age.
and had been n resident or Alexandra
for nearly seventy years. She was most
popular lady. and her death causes much
sincere regret
DIED AT HIS HOME.
Mr.. James Kelley, n wel-known and
popular engineer of the Richmond and
Danville railroad, died at his home. in
the western portion Of the city yester-
day evening, after a long and painful ILL
ness. in the 59th year of his age. Mr.
Kelley was greatly beloved for his kind
ness of heart. and his death Is deeply felt.
The wedding reception rendered Mr.
John Shuman and his bride. nee Miss
Annie Baumgarten. at the hotel Of Mr..
Beauregard Atwell, on north Royal street,
las. night was well attended. and many
were the well wishes shpwered upon the
young couple by those present Mr.. Shu-
man and Miss Baumgarten were quietly
married In Washington yesterday eve
ming returning home last night.
oysters are now arriving up from the
lower river In large quantities. and a very
good price is being obtained for them.
CONSIDERABLY RICHER.
Another l00-to-l shot was struck at the
Virginia Jockey Club races yesterday eve
ming. when the horse Jodan came I'm a
winner. and again a number OF Alexan-
drians came home considerably richer. \
msssenger-boy "A lad about Is years OF
age. who had 81 on Jodan. nearly went
wild when he drew 800 on his ticket. The
attendance at the races Is increasing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
DIED AT THE HOME FOR THE SICK.
a Pair Go to Peckham and Get Married
Home Wedding.

DANVILLE, VA. October 2}.--(SpeciaD
The doctors yesterday performed an
operation on the young white man
Nichols, who accidentally shot himself
Saturday. The case was a desperate one.
and the surgeons did all they could 10
save his life. but In spite of all they could
do he died at the Home for the Sick H. L
night. Advon T.. Nichols was born near
Alsonia. Va. and came here several
months ago. The remains will be taken to
his parents home for burial
Captain \. J. Clark, "a well-known citi-
zen Of the county. and Miss Lilly Con-
way, daughter Of B. l.. Conway. Esq,
who lives at Design. Il most estimable
Christian young woman, went to Pecham.
y. c.. Sunday, and were made one By the
services Of Rev. o. III. Walker
y pretty home marriage was celebrated
at the house OF Rev. j. H. Forbes. Mount
Olivet. this county. on Sunday evening
last. The contracting parties were MIR.
James H. Hall and Miss Sallie T.. Irby.
The attendants were Miss Georgia
Forbes. with Mr.. Joseph Martin: Miss
Lula Il. Burgess. with Mr. Thomas
Richardson; Miss Emma J. Farmer. with
Mr. Thomas w. White. and Miss Bette
Forbes, with Mr. Willie Martin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
News Notes from New Kent.

OAK, NEW KENT COUNTY. VA, Oc-
tober 2}-(Special.)-Mr William Farthing
has rented the storchouse lately occu-
pied by Mr. !. -. Odell. Of this county
at Slatersville Va, and will conduct 4
general merchandise business.
Mr.. Joseph Woodward, of near Bar
Evansville, Va. Is very Ill with typhoid
fever.
The Democrats expect a grand time at
New Kent Courthouse on Saturday next,
when they will have speaking and a big
dinner.
The farmers of this section have finished
seeding wheat and oats and are beginning
10 gather i'm their large corn crops. The
crops In this county are better than for
years.
Mr. ]. VI. Jennings has just completed
the road from the highland at Plum Point
to the waters edge, which will be a
great convenience TO the farmers of the
county. Mr.. Jennings deserves credit for
having done his work so well