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?' SEPT?. '13 1888. , devooty4an tae s,a as an esaluseestoee p- BAC EDuATION. j i James N. Lipscomb, we highly em, is opposed + qublia education. We are e has seen t to express @weon the subject, for when _ man makes a 'ery in avor of any position, t for granted that the other et and right; and the fact of his intelligence and sa aa- found so little to say -bBeKeducation, must con liny who know him, that - e can reasonably besaid O it.. Heflnds fanltwith pub be asays .he, ourJ school svem a introduced aso nt1tcoin mnonarchical derefore has a tendency. Now there's in-that. We say there's in, it, not that we are to seanything in it, but be -is tieoimioof a gentle nnyunderstands what abQa And, folowing - i we HIi of ar we must importation of Jersey -this country-since the aMeseaped Capt.Lipscomb's the ground that it will, eeed, have a- tendency to the borders of our own ' to the narrow limits of end of - rsey, from which . seattle are brought ! While we feel that the opposition Sur p blic free school system is strong enough to affect it seri ouily, we wish to put ourselves on itcord as being:in its favor ; and hA wish, too, to answer in a very Splain way these very plain ques t ioiis: fIlsit right that the .property - -othe rich an should be taxed to Weate the- children of the poor inan?" and "Is our public free school system a farce ?" 1ma'answer to the first qjuestion 'Kwezight say that the idea:ofself-gov eramnent pre-supposes intelligence - -tsthe framers of the Constitu lion contemplated a government by sa .intelligent people-and that gipqJr education is demanded as being essential to a wise exercise ofthe rights of citizenship and to be reservation and prosperity of a regabili; but argument of that kind hAas been found inadequate, to satis Sy'the man who pays-taxes. Then w- ie must turn elsewhere for an an s7-wer. The old Romnans refused to le poor men serve in the army, -because they believed that the man -without property was also without satriotis'm-that he had nothing to - g-.i- fer and would, therefore, make a poot -soldier. We have happily ~ earned better, and when the toc al of war is sounded, without dis iXhetion of birth or property, we ?buckle on our cartrndge-boxes, shoul d4er our muskets, and stand elbow to ' elbow -in defense of liberty and Sproperty. Our battle-fields are fer - dK t with the blood of poor men Smen who owned no property them selves but died willingly in defense Sotthe country, and in defending the ~ rprty 6f their wealthy neighbors. Ifts right -that poor men should Ssed their blood to repel an invad n~lg army and prevent the destruc id of' property in which they have i o interest, is it wrong thamen of property should pay a small tax to educate the poor mans child--to ~Zdrive out the greatest of' all public -enemies, Ignorance, whose strong -.hold is among the poor ? Viewed in & tis light, or any other light what Sever, public education -is right-not Sonlyzight but just. 2. But we are told that our public fee school system has broken down ~-the private schools of the country ; tha it does not supply their places aud ise. therefore, a farce. The sys v' emn-ertainly is not perfect, and its Sfriends do not claim perfection for mt; but it is the best for which we are yrepared, and it is improving. After all, the system itself is much bgter than its critics ; and human ~>asture is what needs refoiming. ~ qgars have been known to find 'fault with the graee of charity be sause those who give do not give nore freely, even when -they do the best they can ; and free democratic aitjesas, while receiving the benefits Sftha public school fund, have cen urdthe State for giving at all wh n i ms give so saringly. If w8 rpse the.. of the begi ga,w ut not ezpe t applaud that of the demo(tio; citizen. Ifthe priv oleave been injured, it2tl t of the people-it is because hey are not disposed to help the State while the State is helping them. Try an il lustration. Those farmers who are in the habit of "'slopping their lios" every morning, have doubtless ob served that when the slop is- ex hausted, -some of the hogs will "range" off and act on the principle ot "root hg-br die," while others will lie. about- the awil4rough the live-long.day, waiting audgrunting for more slop. Just so, when the public school fund is exhausted, cer tain neighborhoods supplement it and keep their schools open-to them it is a blessing ; but other neighborhcods, that are disposed to wait for more public "pap," close their schools and curse the State, and prate about the inefficency of the public school system. The il lustration is not elegant, but it en forces our point-and those who have -the taste to see its inelegance will have the judgment to appreci ate its application. The system is a farce to nobody but those who use it in a farcical way. TH DROUTH. We are told that the farmers un derrate thoir successes and magnify their reverses-that they are given to complaining and making false crop reports. Our observation is that the farmers, as a class, are the most patient, laborious and cheer Jul of~ men. They say that they will not make more than half an average crop, and, in our judgment, the facts bear them out in their opin ion ; butthere are other men whom it suits to treat these unfavorable crop reports with incredulity. These men, by some mysterious process unknown to ordinary mortals, suc ceed in "figuring" the yield up to two thirds of an average, crop, and they succeed at the same time in "figuring", the farmers down. as chronic grumblers. It is just to the farmers that this matter should be seen as it is-for Heaven knows that it is bad enough. One of the largest farmers in our county said to us-a,few- days ago, "The crops are gone. There's no grass-no tur nips-no peas-no potatoes-no gardens-nuos mnothing. And it is too .dry to plow."'- While this may be slightly exaggerated, it gives an idea of the disastrous effect of the drouth upon the farming interest's of the country. But there is anothler matter that indicates a gloomy prospect. Last year cotton-pickers got from sixty to seventy-five cents, and many of our farmers could not get sufficient labor, at these .prices ; now cotton pickers are getting from thirty to forty cents, and there is a great deal of labor floating about the country, unable to find employment at these prices. If the outlook is gloomy for the landowners, it must be ap palling to the unfortunate laborers. And the best that we can do is to husband our resources, and-do the best we can. A NORT'H CAROINA COURT. HENDERSoNV.LLE, N. C., August 31.-Court.has been in session here the last two weeks, and I have several times dropped in to see how justice is dispensed in the old North State. I am struck with the differ ence apparent in the Court here from that of our own State. The Judge wears no gown or any out ward insignia of office, and appears only as a common citizen, seated for'the time being on the bench. The lawyers sit in a soi-t of huddle before him, gathered around one common large table instead of be ing strung out in an orderly group behind a line, of small tables just inside the bar, as with us. They retain their seats while examining witnesses, and do not stand up even when addressing the Judge. They seem to be very "democratic" in dress and. manners, too. I ob se,rved one en a hot day sauntering about within the bar in a long linen duster. I saw, also, some one come into the Court-room and beckon to hin, the lawyer who was conducting the defence in a case while the so licitor was examining a witness on the stand ; and telling the solicitor that he would be back in a few mo ments, he. walked out with his friend, and the whole Qojurt stopped short, without explanation or apolo gy, and waited some five or ten minutes until he returned ! The jury also. exhibited the same "free and easy" appearance, some sitting with there coats off, and all looking as if Court was a mighty common place- affair. And this easy-going manner seemed to pervade the whole Court. I do not say that in the trial of offenders or the enforcement of the law they are any less thorough and efficient here than in South Carolina. But the absence of much of that dignity and propriety which chars urerize the Courts in 'our State is very apparent, and one familiar with their customs in South Carolina can fhardly faiI to be impressed with the difference. so. ca. Dr. J. P. Newman, Toccoa, -City Ga., says: "Brown's Iron Bitters are very popular and their use al ways results satisfactorily." THE B ON EXH iiION. Bosxo,tSeptmber 5-.he open ing of theAm6rican E osition of the ManfEturers' and Mechazics' iitute 1iok place to.day. The e eisessaere heId inthe 'hll at the north end of the building ii the presence bf a large number of in vited guests. It was 12:15 o'clock before the .Governor (Ben Butler) entered. upon the platform, followed by - his staff and the guests of the occasion. Among the party were Secretary Chandler, Lieutenant Governor Ames, and representatives of foreign governments. The exer. cises began. with a prayer by the Rev. Edward Everett Hale, D. D. John- M. Little, in a few words, presented as presiding officer his Excellency Governor Butler, who delivered the opening address. This was followed by speeches from Sec retary Chandler, Judge Symmes of Denver, Governor Jarvis of North Carolina, Julia Ward Howe and others, and an oration by Gen. Francis A. Walker. Governor Jarvis, in responding for the South to Governor Butler's welcome, said he came not to shake hands over the bloody chasm, but to' clasp hands with New England over the growing prosperity of a united peo ple. The differences which led to the war bad been settled. When the Southern people came back into the Union they came pledged to loyalty, but under the reconstruc tion policy adopted by Congress they found their State and county governments in-the hands of per sons who did not serve the interests of sections in which they lived. This was what made the South solid, not hatred of the government, but a desire for wise laws justly administered. The development of the South had been confined mostly to the past ten years. In North Carolina over twenty new cotton factories had been erected, and factories in wood and iron were in creasing, and all over North Caro lina to-day there was a spirit of contentment. Our business and public interests,' he said, require that there shall be no more harsir speaking of one sektion by another. I bid you to join me in this senti ment: "Our united country-to thee .we cling." Mayor Palmer was the last speak er, and at the end of his remarks the Governor formally declared the Exposition open. The exhibits are -far from being perfected. Much space on the main floor is still va cant, and many of the exhibits are incomplete. North Carolina makes the -largest exhibit of any single State outside of Massachusetts. News and Courier. Special to the News and Courier. CoLMBIA, September 6.-A sin gular suit is under consideration at Lexington. - -It was brought by D. J. Griffth, administrator of the estate of W. S. Hook, deceased, against the Charlotte Road. Mir. Hook some time since was killed by a negro and his body placed on the Charlotte Railroad track. Three trains ran over the body. Suit is brought to recover damages for in juries done to the corpse. The plaintiff charges negligence on the part of the railroad in allowing such mutilatio,and says there is property in a dead body as well as in the clothes 'it may wear. He is repre sented by ex-Senator Meetze and Gen. Youmans, and the railroad by Rion & Barron. Argument was had before a referee on Saturday. H e has not yet,made his report. The Winsboro' Netrs says the referee to whom were referred the issues of law and fact in the ease of the State against ex-Treasurei Julius Mills, of Chester, and his bondsmen, has just filed his report. The State claimed a deficit. of $11,00 in tie treasurer's accounts. The referee decided that Mr. Mills fully accounted for all taxes col lected and moneys received by him as treasurer. His judgment, there fore,- is that the complaint be dis missed on the merits of the action, and that the defendants have judg ment against the plaintiffs for their costs and disbursements. -The ref. eree is Mr. J. E. McDonald, of Winsboo'. There are now about 610 patients in the 'Lunatic Asylum. Ten were received yesterday and to-day. If the recent rate of increase con tinues there will be 620 or 630 in the institution by November 1, against 550 on that date last year. The pressure for room is becoming serious. It is feared that patients will have to be placed two in a room, which 'is conisideredt a dan gerous expedient. INCENDI.ARISM IN LAURENS CouN Y.-The Laurensville Heraldt of the 7th inst.says: "There seems to' be an organized band of incendiary fiends in our county, and they are applying the torch indiscriminately. We hear of five incendiary fires in one short week, and there may be others not heard of. The first was Robert Seibert's gin-house and con tents, on the night of the 27th ult., mentioned last week;i loss atbout five hundred dollars. Second, the burning of-the gin-house of Edmund Adair on last Friday night ; loss between three and four hundred dollars. Third, barn and stables of Capt. J. B. Humbert -on last Satair dy night, with a 'considerable amount of cotton seed, wagons, ag ricultural implements and other property, amounting to a total loss of one thousand dollars. Fourth, the burning of the saw-mill and gin house combined of Pat Madden on the same night, loss probably five hundred dollars. The fifth was the setting fire to and attempt to burn a stable on the premises of A. F. Coleman, of this place, on ~last Saturday night. Luckily the fi was discovered in time to exti it before any damage w done. None of the above n parties THE ESTIMATE OF THE NATION AL C(YNO'1E1ICHANGE. specisto the sandaXews. NEW OBEAxs, September 18. The official statement of the cotton crop of the United States for the year ending August 31, 1883, issued by the National Cotton Exchange, shows a' total crop of 6,949,756 bales, including receipts at shipping ports, 6,009,612 ; shipments by rail routes overland to Northern spinners direct from producters, 641,801. The report shows that the Southern mills consumed 313,393 bales, an increase over last season of 26,439 bales. The increase in the total crop, as compared with the previous year, was 1,493,708 bales. The takings.of the United States spin ners for the year was 2,073,076 bales, an increase of 108,561. C. H. PARKER, Secretary. Nearly every man who has been away from Newberry and returned .is boasting of how many pounds he gained. One gained kteen, hn other six, and so on, in the course of a few weeks. That's nothing. We know a man who spent only one day at a ..picnic in the country last week, and gained in that short time about two pounds, And what is most remarkable he gained it all in a very few minutes, between 12 and 1 o'clock.-Newberry Observer. Your man "picked up" two pounds, brother Observer-"picked up," not "gained." We know a man who "picks up" amazingly three times daily, but never "gains" so much as an ounce. See? A great many people feel them selves gradually failing. They don't know just what is the matter but they suffer from a combination of indescribable aches and pains, which each month seem to grow worse. The only sure remedy known that will counteract this feeling and re store perfect health is Brown's Iron Bitters. By rapid assimilation it purifies the blood, drives out dis ease, gives health and strength to every portion reached by the cir culatory system, renews wasted tissues .and restores robust health and strength. Col. Thomas W. Holloway, the indefatigable and very efficient sec retary of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society was in the city yesterday in the interest of that association.. Col. Holloway is quite hopeful of the future of the society, and has already received an appli cation for the entry of a herd of ten fine Jersey cattle at the next Fai-, which will be held at Columbia in November.-News and Courier, 7th.. We-are pleased to learn that Mr Samuel W. Stockmam is rapidly convalescing from a severe illness under the skillful treatment of Dr. D.M. Crosson, and will be able to be out again in a day or so. Dr. J. D. Bruce of Newberry, one of the ablest Physicians in the State was called in consultation in the case. but he suggested no change in the treatment.-GW>bert Hollowc New. A gold idol weighing thirty-two and one-half pounds was recently excavated in Calistlahana state of Mexico, by some Indians. The idol was composed of a group of figures, but it was broken up by the Indians and divided equally. Betsy Jones, colored, of Abbe ville County, killed her infant child last Friday. the .31st taking it by the heels and beating its body and head against whatever object might be near her. She afterwards threw it in a branch and stamped it, and finally took it in her arms. She has been sent to the~ Lunatic Asylum. Ex -Congressman McLane, of Maryland, says the Democrats of that State will send a Bayard dee gation 4to the National Convention, also that Robert Lincoln is the only Republican whom the Democrats' will be afraid of next year. A statue erected at Le Puy to the memory of Lafayette. was un veiled on the 6th instant... A dry ticket has been nominated at Union, with Maj, G, B, Steed man at its head. Frank James was acquitted. L.W.C B!aee'v. Ge. .Wht ma. By virtue of an execution In the above stated~ ease and of sundry other executions to me directed. I will sell, at Newberry Court House, on the first Monday, (saleday) in October next. at public outery, to the highest bidder al that tract or plantation of land situate lying and being in the County of Newberry, and State aforesaid, con taining One Hundred Aeres more or less-bounded by lands of Mrs. Sallie Gary, Mrs. Lizzie Albritton and others. Levied on as the property of Geo; W. Whitman. TERMS-Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. D. B. WHEELER, sa. ... Se. 10, 1883. ept 10. 37.-.3t GUNI) EXDIBl!iN NOW OPEN AT COLUMBIA, S. C.. OF FALL AND WINTER C L O T HIN G For MEN, YOUTHS and DOTS. One of the best selected stocks that we have ever placed on oni Counters. OVERCOATS Are gotten up in 5 styles as fol lows: SACKS, ULSTERS, ULSTER ETTES. REVERSABLES and the latest is the NEW MARKET and are made in all grades of goods. I-IATS The patent Flexible brim Silk Hat that will fit any shaped head. - Also a fine ine of Soft and Stiff Hats in all styles. GENT'S FURNISH ING GOODS Underwear, Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves. Collars and Neckwear of all grades. TO THE LADIES OF NEWBERRY, OurBoys and Children's stock of Cloth ing is the largest and most stylish that we have placed on our Counters. Suits and Overcoats of every descrip. tion. All orders addressed to my care will receive prompt attention and if the goods do not suit I will exchange. or refund the money. Respectfally, M. L. KINARD, 37-tf COLUMBIA, S. C. SUBSCRIBE NOW FOB THE COTTON PLANT An 8 page 40 column Agricultural Journal, the only paper in South Caro. lina published exclusieely in the in terest of the Farmer and1lannfacturer. The best and cheapest Agricultural paper in the South. ONLY 60 CENTS A YEAR. The official organ of the State Grange. Endorsed by the leading citizens of the State, and by the best farmers in the State and the Aouth. Send postal for specimen copies for yourself and your neighbors. Address, W. J. Mc CALL,. Marion, S. C. Sep. 12, 37-3t. Come see the II CASE II tAt the Herald Book Store. King 0Of The Singers ABOVE IS THE EXA(;T REPRE SENTATION OF THlE SE WING MAOHIN E WE SELL FOR Twenty Dollars. THE SINGER STILE OF MACHINES WHICH ARE BY FAR THE MOST POPU LARb MACHiNES IN THE WORLD. Finished in the best manner witi the latest improvements for winding the bobin: the most convenient styl4 of table. wvith extention leaf, larg4 drawers'and beautiful gothic cover,!i stands without a rival. THE KING OF SINGER MACHINES, We do not ask you to pay for it n til yen see what yen are bdying. W( only wish to know that you want t< buy a Sewing Machine and are willing to pay $20 for te best in the market Write to us sending the.name of yona nearest railroad Station and we wil: send the machine and give instructions to allow youi to examine it before yot pay for it. WILLMARTH & CO., 1826 North 20 St., Philadelphia, Pa Sep. 5, 36- -3m. hEMORENS1 P'ORThOLI OF FASHIONS. PRICE 20'Cts. JUST RECEIVED AT FIERALI) 1100 STORE 'iUIlI A F41IlTi .That Mothers have had no little trouble in getting shoes suitable for their Children in Newberry. They have so often been compelled to take the shoe they DID NOT want for the shoe they' DID want. that the time for buying their chil-1 dren shoes is thought of with dread. TH1AT : H.lWN, l1A8 now in stock over 100 diferrent Styles of Children Shoes is true beyond a doubt; and if mothers will visit our store they will be sure to find just the shoe the children are in need of. Zeigler's Fine Cus tom made shoes for ladies, are the best manufactured, for the simple reason that nothing but the very best material is used in making them. What can be better than the best? Hess' Hand made shoes for gentlemen are perfect. The Future which financially looks so dark and gloomy now brightens when the glorious an nouncement is made that we have WORSTED AT 8 1-3,10 IND 121-2 PER YARD. All interested are invited to attend the grand Sale of Worsteds ! These goods are honest, well made and reliable in every way, and are even greater bargains for 8k, 10 and 12} ets., per yard, than our beauti ful lawns were for 5 cts., per yard. Having rented the rooms above our Emporium wherein to store our magnificent Stock of Domestics, which embraces every article in the Domestic line, we are thereby en abled to devote over one third of our entire store to Worsted ! Does this mean anything? It means a stock so vast, that no former mer chant ever dreai ted, much less thought of bringing to Newberry; so varied and beautiful that Every One can find just the style of dress they want; so cheap that EVEN ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) will buy a pretty and a serviceable dress; ONE DOLLAR and TWENTY-CENTS ($1,20) will buy a'handsome "dress; and ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS ($1,50) will buy a superb wool Cashmere. Just arrived a case of Mdme. Thompson's celebrated perfect fit ting CORSETS FOR $1.00. Buying them in case lots we are en abled to sell the best corset made for $1.00. Go no further for a bet ter corset cannot be fournd. It stands without a rival for wear, comfort, and elegance of fiih. Buy them and you will be more than pleased-our word for it. We have a complete LINE of BLACK and COLORED SILKS and SATiNS, with all~ necessary Trimmings, which we offer at our Established low prices. "How do you sell such beautiful bleaching for 8* cts.,?" is asked by the de lighted housekeeper, when our ex cellent yard wide, FREE FROM Starch "Hero Bleaching," is sshown her, which retails regularly all over the world for 10 cts., per yard. Notions is our great Speciality. We love to buy them, we delight in selling them. To dispose of them at Prices which are right instead of the exhorbant prices usually de manded for Notions shall be our aim. Great temptations await you in Collars, Buttons, Gloves, Purses, Hair Ornaments, Bracelets, BreasI pins, Ribbons, &c. A lovely line of Hamburg Embroideries have just arrived. We carry the largest stock of Ladies Fine Neck, wear in the City. The styles are ansually pretty and attractive this Season. flNBRCfHIIN AN R OSIE RY ! our stock is siinply immense, Great bargains will be the order of the day ! The GENTLEMEN'S Furnishing Goods Department is replendent with choice Cravats, Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Cuffs, &c. We.will sell a genuine linen Collar for 1-2 ets. A genuine linen Cuff for 20 eta. A g-enuine linen Shirt for 50 ets. Underwear of every description. We are'* prepared to sell Shirting &c., by the piece at -heavy dis counts. We still follow our old rule of polite and courteous attention to every visitor whether purchaler - or -not. B. H. Cline' & Co. Three Times A Day Is not too often to use it, yet if once a day the teeth are brushed with WoOD's OD)oNTINEthe greatest change is observed. Instead.of brown, stain ed and ugly looking spots on the teeth you wilIee a bright row of polished pearles, *here the teeth are sound and even when they are not perfect they.will be kept from further decay. Wowo's ODoNTINuE -eontains nothing which can-possibly injure the teeth but 'on the contrary is beneficial to teeth gums and breath. Trade suppie by -Wholesale Agent. Columbia, S. C. For sale.by Dr. 8. F. Fant and W. E. Pelhaw. Feb. 28, 9-y17 FIRE IN REUSE' The citizensof Newberryand ug counties are aware ofthe,1a1 which destroyed Mollohon with other houses, laid low the well-known CHEAPTOA - STORE of - a a~ With great exertions, a PO!i stock was saved; and though is badly burnt, a great deal is rfae@tC er was ie = i hisa a irre ible ming ha ould rise . Ata1e ded i1 mu!aine d of the - firuio k . ther i t beautiful. a heavfioun offTe Yor - FOB CAB, and heWBoW~ with plesuretjpfag able to s Customers better than eyer. The stand is dhe fiunent in ow0 go'ods are re and well sel and a well- 't tore shows the to the best van This fine stock, ~t goods saved from the fered to the public froma Harli procured ~a heav on this stock and roiid for the goods savedhy fire, he~ position to fairly The stock comprisesaba sortment. of notings, Diess all kinds in dazzling profusion trimmings to correspon1;d; less variety of HOSUItR and in fact everythig i GOODS LUNE at prieg24t every one. SIe greatj commence on Monda~ - for which he is now preparing, by havng ry ed down, ready for the rushi. Su~f p not occur again to secure bargains~. 'ilie sold, to make room.'for a Fall and4-Witler Mae TO AVOID -TIEE OINO come early, as it will be more pleasant than-hate i The stock is so immense and alt hands preparing exhibition, that a list of eitfier goods or prises isi but I guarantee a saving of at least 30 per cent.t ln any other house. A mounta$n of with a regular stock secondo Wnond n the state- J Anl My Oldrrieud are reqested to call around'it the-neWasie4ak themslves.. They will always reevi treatment, whether they purchase or *tIwa 7 to sell as many goods for $7.50 66.~ in 2he ie State can sell for.$10.0:~ COMET ONE.! COME-~I and seenre some of those rare bardgi& be ei thiy in gone, and you will leave the story siling-and deigted will tell your neighbors that the place to get br~ TLsADER OF LW KELUY & PIJ01,