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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06
ELIJAH H0RNsBY.


Elijah Hornsby, once the terror OF
the Louisiana swamps, is the man.
Elijah Hornsby was, once upon a
time, known to everybody in those
sections of Louisiana where his repu-
tation would have a source of pardon
able pride to such characters as the
james boys. Bullets and knives have
left indellible evidences of the many
personal encounters into which he
has been drawn by mis- aggressive
spirit. But there is something about
Hornsby which leads one to believe
that he is more of the bold desperate
than the cold-blooded destroyer hu-
man life. He stated that he had
killed only two men, one negro and
one white man., but he admitted hav-
ing been in several other broils. A
bullet, which he carries in his body,
he accredited to a citizen of Baton
Rouge. When asked how he Jared
in this alteration, he replied with q
stole Indifference that would have
done credit to a Sioux Indian: "I've
got his pistol at home"
Hornsby expressed himself az being
satisfied. It is preferable, he said,
to be in Jail than to be always on the
lookout for an officer. Freedom was
q great boon, he thought, but lie vas
tired of lodging the law. After ff-
teen years Of wandering over the Lone
Star State, he wended his way back
to Louisiana and strange to say he
settled 50 aear the scene Of his crimes.
Hornsby is a man of striking per-
sonality. Tall, rather handsome,
very muscular, he is a mar Of great
physical strength. ssTolerably good
in the handling of firearms as he
expressed it, it is not surprising that
he achieved more than ordinary sue
cess in the various fights in which he
played star engagements. An irci-
dent which shows the desperate char
acter of the man is this: lie WIS be
ing taken to the ~penitentiarF on a
steamboat. Although manacled and
his legs securely tied, he jumped from
the boat into the bayou and succeed
ed in getting away from the. officers.
He was subsequently, captured and
returned to the ~penitentiary.
The crime for which Hornsby was
sent to the ~penitentiary is the killing
of Charlie Castro. A difficulty arose
over the count Of some timber result
ing in Hornsby killing Castro and
chasing his partner into the woods.
He was sentenced for five years by
Judge Fontelieu. At the end Of
three years and seven months he es-
capped. Hence, lie will nave seven
teen months more to serve out his
term.
The capture of Hornsby reflects
much credit upon Sheriff HronssarG,,
who displayed bis usual skill in this
case. He had q desperate man 20
Zeal with and the manner &c dealt
with him showed that he a1lew lis
business. Sheriff Broussard spent
two days and nights in the vicinity Of
the long plantation where Hornsbv
lived. He watched for an oppo1tune
time and when ii came he nabbeG us
man. He he not acted with indg-
ment and caution there is no way Of
knowing what would have happened.
Although Hornsby had a A with him,
he could not have nsed it, haG lie
been disposed to do 50. The sheriff
was too quick for him. He was COW
cred with a Winchester before he
knew it.-Lafayette Gazette.
Marshall Eieh., has nnrchased from
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

We learn that the Railroad Co.,
has bought some land at Cade to en-
large the facilities at that place, that
a Y will be built to enable the engines
to turn. A large depot viii soon be
erected and an agency established
there.-St. Martinville Messenger.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

B. W. Uce-Water) Mafston, Of
Red River parish, has announced
himself as an independent candidate
for railroad commissioner for this dis
trict, fearful of trusting his slim
chances to the jam of the convention.
Marston is great at boiling politics
and ice-water, his experience in one
as frigid as in the other. He tried to
induce other candidates to join him,
but they refused and consequently he
has gone alone on his road to indie
pendence and Observation-Disclosures
Bell.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

Miss Sohley who went to Madrid to
interview the queen in regard to
peace, has been politely requested to
vamoose the ranch and get out Of
Spain. And We guess she had no
business there anyhow.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

MaIarion is endorsed by best Physicians
and guaranteed to cure Chiils, Fever and
All druggists or from Mofit-Wesf
Drug Co., st. Louis, Mo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

The Washington Post says that
when George Dewey announces a
bo~mbardment the world can depend
N the performance. George does
not issue rain checks at his box Office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

The Chicago Times-Herald re-
marks: We are afraid that Cor
bett and Mccoy will not be able to
secure the share of public attention
they command until the war with
Spain is over. 1t is sad that real
genius must be handicapped like this.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

Israel Presburg, who deserted from
the First Louisiana Regiment some
time ago has been sentenced to one
year at hard labor and dishonorable
discharge without pay, while Herman
Hohl, for oursing Major Hughes of
the Second Louisiana, got six months
at hard labor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06

At the meeting Of the C~onfederata
Veterans held in Atlanta, Ca, Gen.
John B. Gordon was reelected Com.
mander-in- Chief. His entire ststt
consisting of Generals Stephen b.
Lee, of Mississippi, W. /. Cabell, 81
Texas, and Wade Hampton, q South
Carolina, were likewise re-elected
The meeting has been one of the most
successful ever held.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-06
The Oregon's memorable :,

The Oregon's memorable yoy.,.
led Russia to place an order with 4.
builder. The Oregon justified expse
tations in the great naval battle i
Santiago, but 50 did all the otbe,
battleships. Now lookout for orda,s
that will keep the navy yards On tbe
Delaware and the Pacific coast hRsr
in bringing European navies IN /
date.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Supervisor Of Fair
field; subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
JNO. A. STEWART.
I hereby announce myself candi.
date tor reelection to the Office of
County Supervisor of Fairfield County,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
B. G. TENANT.
For the Office of Supervisor of Fair
field County, I hereby announce my
self candidate, subject to the action
of the Democratic party as expressed
through the primary election or elec-
tions.
S.B. CRAWFORD.
Ihe:eby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of County Supervisor
for Fairfield, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary election.
G. Y. LANGFORD.
For the Office of Supervisor Of Fair
field CoHnty, l hereby announce my
self candidate, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries.
J. B. BURLEY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub.
lie to know Of one concern in the land
who are not afraid TO be generous to
the needy and suffering. The proprie-
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten million trial bot.
Ties Of this great medicine; and have
the satisfaction of knowing it has ab-
solutely cured thousands of hopeless
csses. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hearse-
ness and all diseases of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs are. sured by it. Call
on McMaster co druggists, and get .
trial bottle free. Regular size SOC. apd
81. Every bottle guaranteed, or price
refanded. )
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
COUNTY SUPT. EDUCATION.

arnource myEef1 . czuu1.
date for the Office of County Superin-
tendent of Education for Fairfield
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
T. NJ. BOULWARE.
The many friends Of Mr.. D. L..
STEVENSON respectfully nominate him
for reelection to the Office Of Superin-
tendent of Education, believing that
the improved condition of the public
schools is conclusive proof that he is
lhe right man in the right place; cub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
RIDGEWAY DOTS.

Chi1dren's Day at the Baptist Church.
Closing Exercises OF the Ridgeway High
School.
On Sunday eventnga special service
was held for the children. The church
was filed. The services were pre-
sided over by Rev. Jabez Ferris. The
following is the program Of the exer-
cises:
Hymn 237, by the choir.
Prayer by Rev. Jabez Ferris.
Welcome, Miss Sarah Wrsy.
Gods Jewels, Misses Ora May
Coleman and Halle Kennedy, Me,srs.
Carl Hinnant and JassWilson.
Hymn 400.
We Praise the Lord. Miss Daisy
Wilson.
Message of Song. Miss May Hin
nsnt.
Who made the Skies? Harry Bolick,
Jas. Wilson, Carl Hiunant, Sarah
Wray and Laura Kennedy.
Hymn 515.
Sending the Light. John Wilson.
Hymn 265.
Child's Evening = Prayer. Miss
Bolick.
Give the Bible. Vincent Parker.
What 3 Child may do. Eunice
Parker.
Hymn 25S.
Dying ard No Man Careth for Their
Souls, by Miss Carry Wilson.
Hymn 27.
Childrens Voices. Maggie Hinnant.
The Chimes, by the eheir.
Address BY Rev. Jsbsz Ferris.
Missionary Offering.
Bsnediction.
,The children recited their pieces in
very crsditable manner and the
music and singing were very 1ne.
On Friday evening the closing e1er-
cisss of the High School will be held.
Quite an attractive program has been
arranged aud pleasant evening IL IN
store for those who attend. For the
past two years the school has been
under the efficient management Of
Prof. F. E. Hinnant, and during that
time marked advance has been
made in the standard of the school.
It is with regret that We announce
that Mr.. Hiansnt has resigned his Po-
sition as principal but in parting with
him the best wishes of the entire town
70 with him to his new field of labor.
The resignation of Prof. Hinnant
leaves the principals place open. Ap-
plicatioas for the position or as as
sistant may now be sent to the chair
man of trustees at this place. An
election to fill ths vacancies will be
held in . few weeks. The ipublic and
especially the patrons of the school ere
cordially requested TO be present At
the closing exercises.
PERSONALS.
Miss Jennie Thomas spent 3 few
day in Rock Hill attending the Win
throp commencement.
Mr.. j. T.. Z. Williams IS IN Camden
on business.
Dr.. Henry F. Hoover. of Hampton,
il expected to arrive in town on
Wednesday.
Nessrs. Lawson iCrumpton, Fl. ".
DesPortes, VIM. Hartin and Jas.
Allen, gentlemen of the jury, went to
Winnsboro to attend court on Monday.
Nessrs. Geo. and Talley Moore are
visiting near Camden.
Miss Stella Rssboro1gh has returned
to Augusta for the summer.
Messrs. <. 7. Blair and Jas. r.
DesPortes were among those who
toek in the Winthrop commencement.
Miss lula Hinnant returned from
Rock Hill on Thursday.
=. Mr.. c. L. Wray is visiting Shis
bsss5ss in w Washington, Ga.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure HIM
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as stimulant to
The Liver and Kidneys, is blood
purifier and nerve tonic. It cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, Sleeplessness and Melancholy.
It il purely vegetable, mild Laxative,
and restores the system TO its natural
visor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only SOC 8 bottle at McMaster Co.'s
drug store. 5
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
Notice..

OFFICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, !
Wiunsb rH, ). c., June 6, 1898.
NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN that
meeting of the Board. of Control for
the Comfy of Fairf III will be held in
The Office of County Commissioners
for said County on the FIRST DAY
OF JULY next. at which meeting ap-
plieatious for the position Of County
DISPENSER will be Considered.
Al, applications for said position
must be on fIe with the. Board at least
ten days before said date.
J. IL. HIGGINS,
j. LYLES,
S. q. TERRIS,
G74t Board of Control, F. {.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES.
l hereby announce myself csndi-
date for reelection to seat in the
House of Representatives from F.ir-
field County; subject to the action oi
the Democratic primaries.
j. 6. WOLLING
1 offer for reelection to the Gencra
Assembly, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
R.. MEARES.
The friends of Mr.. E. B. RAGsDALE
respectfully nominate him for the
House of Representatives, subject to
the Democratic primary.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for election to the General AS
sembly, subject to the primary
J. B. MORRISON.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
LANDS WANTED.

Persons with lands for sale are re.
quesied to put them in my hands for
sale. | am in constant receipt OF so
many letters Of enquiry about lands
from Northern and Western parties,
that / may be able to effect sales for
those who will give me accurate de-
tailed descriptions of what they have.
No charge will be made unless salts
factory sales are made. Descriptions
must be such as can be guaranteed and
mus: give:
Number of acres, location, character
of land, proximity to railroads, post
Offices, schools, churches and towns,
kind of improvements.
Communications strictly confidential
when so desired.
JAMES G. GIBBES,
State Land Agent,
l1.6tf Columbia, S. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
COUNTY TREASURER.

COUNTY TREASURER.
I hereby announce myself candi.
date for Treasurer Of Fairfield County,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
". W. CROSBY.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Treasurer Of Fairfield County,
subject to the action Of tie Demo-
cratic primary or primaries.
HUGH 8. WYLIE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
COUNTY AUDITOR.

I hereby announce myself q candi.
date for reelection to the Off e Of
County Auditor, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
J. L. RICHMOND.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14

SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
Excellent daily passeDgsAsservice between
Florida and New York.
Nos. 81 and 38-Washington and Southwestern
Limited. Solid Testibuled train with dining
cars and first class coaches north Of Charlotte
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars between
Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Washington
and New York.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Charlotte
and Richmond. y
Pullman drawingroom sleeping ears be
ton at Norfolk for OLD POINT COMFORT,
arriving there In time for breakfast
Solid train, with Parlor cars, between
Charleston aud Asheville.
. Nos s. and sS-U. 8. Fast Mail. FASugh
Pullman drawing room buffet sleeping cSES'pe
tween Jacksonville and New York and Pail
man sleeping cars between Augusta and; Gnar'
lotte. Pullman sleeping cars between Jack
onvills and Columbia, en route daily bctwren
Jacksonville and Cincinnati. via Aslleyilc.
FRANKS CANNON, J n: CGLP,
". A. TURK, S. q. HARDWlCK,
G. P A. Washington. A. g. P. A, Atlanta.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection 10 the Office of
Judge of Probate; subject to the Dem
ocratic primary.
S. r. JOHNSTON.
I hereby announce myself can1i.
date for the Office of Probate Judge
for Fairfield County, subject 70 ihe
action of the Democratic primaries.
JNO. J. NEIL.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14

A ERkGANA VII czre Rterzsasssm and
"A SrpNSs 60 SEsy Csusd.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Candidates. cards S. cash, without
any exception whatsoever
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14

Every penny spent Al
home is kept at home.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-06-14
JORDAN & DAVIS

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13
From Pere Cheney.
EDITOR AVALANCHE

EDITOR AVALANCHE
Our Social met last Wednesday eve
ming, at Mr.. and Mrs. Fox's, with
about 80 on roll call. There has been
a falling of since our last meeting.
The family Of Mr.. Henry Funck are
having a hard time of It with colds
and coughs, so there are hardly
enough we'll ones to care for the sick,
otherwise we are all able to make
our weekly visits, aud keep up the
interest 80 lately manifested, in hav-
ing our weekly social gatherings a
success. We more than proved our.
selves thoroughly capable on our last
meet by making them happy both in
going there and coming away by Civ
ing them a genuine surprise. We
had an enjoyable time till the wee
small hours. when refreshments were
served, and amidst good cheers we
left for our several homes with best
wishes. DON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

This session of Congress may or
may not be a long one, but 1t seems
safe to predict that Hawaii will be
American territory before it ends.
Undoubtedly the annexation project
is stronger now than it was a month
ago, when Congress convened. The
land grabbing In China, and the dis
position of Germany and some OF the
other European countries to pick up
all the territory not appropriated
by some other powerful nation, has
raised up many new friends for Ha-
waiian annexation. - Globe-Dem.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

Through the kindness Of the Agri-
cultural College we are in receipt Of
. handsome calendar of the College,
which we would like our readers to call
and examine. The authorities of the
College state that IL was never be-
fore in so prosperous condition.
There entered, this fall, 226 new
students In the regular courses, this
being by all odds the largest class In
the history of the institution. There
are also about 75 special course stud
ents; making q total enrolment this
year of nearly 500. The street car
line from Lansing has been extend
Cd into the grounds, so that 1t 10 very
easy for students to board In town
and attend the College. We advise
young people who are thinking of
going away to school to send to Pres
J. L. Snyder, Agricultural College,
Lansing, Mich. for catalogue.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

1t has always been claimed by the
free-trade theorists that it is absurd
for people In the United States to
think to establish fax industry.
We never have had fax industry,
and we never would have one so long
as we went on the theory that in
dustries should be established before
ANY thought should be taken towards
protecting them. The Dingley duty
on fax however, has brought forth
the fact, as the Mckinley duty on
tin did likewise, that we can pro-
i!duce our own fax as well as our
own tin-plate. A ton of flax straw,
which was grown on the rich lands
Of Washington, has been sent as a
sample to Ireland, and 1t has been
found, that 1t is worth 1850
more per ton than the average Irish
product.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

We give herewith an extract from
a sermon delivered by Rev. Frank G.
Bruner, chaplain-in-chicf of the G.
A. r.. on the subject: Goods heroes
In Blue, from 1861 to 1885," @Our
heroes Powered out into royal citi-
aenship. When they ought to have
been In the schoolhouse they were In
Southland exposed to all kinds Of
danger. On their return from prison
and battle front they made the best
Of their opportunity and many OF
them stand In the foremost rank Of
citizenship Of this republic. They
are among the greatest mechanics,
orators, philan thropists, merchants,
poets, lawyers, physicians, statesmen,
authors, preachers and bankers In
the world. They are giving sinew
and backbone to the country which
never could have entered in to its
constitution without what they
bravely went through. No other ma
tion can furnish such an array of
noble manhood to pilot the ship OF
state through stormy seas, as these
men. Their citizenship Is unsullied,
and nothing in the countrymen can
rise to such an acme Of grandeur as
the old heroes. manufactured into
the highest type of citizenship at
Shiloh, Chickamauga, Stone River,
Benton Harbor, Antietam and Get
tysburg. When the war was over
they stacked their guns, hung up the
war bugle, and turned to peaceful
vacations, which have astonished the
world. They deserve the best things
under the stars. They @waxed val
liant in fight" They are fast going
to sleep beneath the daisies. Cover
the dear old forms over with flowers.
And no battle cry can wake them and no orders
call them hence.
When among the lofty mountains and across
the mighty sea
The sublime, celestial bugle shall ring out tho
reveille,
Then shall march with brightest laurels and
with proud victorious tread.
To their station up In heaven our Grand Army
Of the dead"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

The resolutions adopted by five
members of w. b. Hazen Post, G. A.
r., of West Branch, in regard to the
action of Congi essman Crump In rec
ommcnding the appointment OF M.
Fl. French for postmaster at that
place, voices the sentiment Of the
old soldiers of the district, or of that
locality, about as much as the kick
ers In the Ohio legislature against
the reelection OF Senator Hanna. rep.
resent the sentiment OF the Republi-
can party. Everything being equal,
we believe that the ex-soldier should
be preferred in making such appoint
ments, but In that case as here, the
old soldiers were so divided in their
choice of applicants for the position
that our Representative could not
well do otherwise, than recommend
the appointment of others. Outside
of these recommendations, he has
done more for the veterans of the
district than all Of his predecessors
combined, and on this account, IL no
other, will receive the support Of a
majority of those who wore the blue
from '61 to IS. His work in their
behalf, as well as his well known 10y
atty to the Republican party entities
him to the respectful consideration
of all when canvassing his merits
and qualifications for the position
and a denomination.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

The denunciation OF pension at
torneys by H. Clay Evans, Commits
.sioner of Pensions, In yesterdays
Press furnishes ample testimony that
,the commissioner intends to begin a
fight on q question which has aroused
much discussion In the last few
!, weeks. 1t Is evident, too, that Com
missioner Evans will not wage war
ON the pensioners, for ne makes no
charges against them, his criticisms
, are aimed at the pension attorneys
New York Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

The people of Louisiana are to vote
next week and decide whether they
will have a convention to so fix the
constitution that negroes in that
state can not vote. The Pelican
commonwealth is very likely to fol-
low the example of South Carolina
and Mississippi. 1t would be quite
a grind on these members OF the
sisterhood II Congress should reduce
their representation at Washington
10 proportion to the reduction they
have made In their own vote.-Det.
Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

Our trade with China Is over &c.
O0O, 900 a year, aud certain, under
ordinary circumsta to grow rap
idly. We have legitimate CONNER
cial rights on the other side of the
Pacific, and no doubt they will re-
ceive attention.-Globe-D Democrat.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

Reports to the State Board OF
Health show that the diseases which
caused the most sickness in Michi-
gan last week were, In order Of prev
alence, Rheumatism, Bronchitis,
Neuralgia, Influenza and Tonsilitis.
Diphtheria was reported at "a plac-
es, Scarlet Fever at SO and Typhoid
Fever at 80.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-01-13

Patriotic Democrats who have
been industrially bowling calamity
for the past eight months will be
delighted to know that the treasury
figures for the last month show a
surplus. Thus the new protective
tariff law is fulfilling the expecta-
lions and hopes of the country. =
Cheboygan Tribune.