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Local News WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1899. Court Proceedings. When we closed our report of Court proceedings last Wednesday morning, M. R. Howard, charged with the mur der of J. E. Bridges was being tried. The trial consumed nearly all of the day, and resulted in Jin acquittal of the defendant. .The Grand Jury submitted the fol lowing presentment that day and were discharged : PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY. To his.Sonor, Geo. W. Gage, Presid ing Judge, June Term, 1899: The grand jury beg leave to report as follows: Since our last session, a special com mittee of our body has investigated the county offices and submitted its report to us, which we adopted and have made a fsart of this presentment. We are pleased to say that it shows a very satisfactory condition of Kw public affairs. &. It is with a sense of pleasure and grat ification that we report that this body has unanimously resolved that we rec ommend to yo ur Honor that our courts be opened with an invocation to Al mighhty God that he grant wisdom and fidelity to erary officer of the court in ?he responsible and solemn discharge of the high duty of administering justice between the people. The pr?senos of an unusual quantity of insects that are harmful to the crops and whose ravages cause no small damage to every section, emphasizes the necessity for the law*? providing penalties for kill ing any one of a. great variety of. our birds, or for * destroying their nests or young, and the even greater necessity for their rigid enforcement. We desire to call upon all officers oi the law, and all thoughtful citizens to unite in enforcing these laws, and thereby protect those useful little creatures that have been aptly described as the "fanner's feathered po lice." Every person who may have business in this court, and especially jurors and other officers whose duties compel them to remain here so long and continuously, doubtless appreciate the many comforts furnished by the new court house, but since our last term a sewerage system has been putin by the Supervisor and, hence the comforts and conveniences are increased, and the building thereby made a model in all its departments. ' We renew our former recommendation that permanent roads be built as rapidly as the county 's finances will permit, real- i izing the i m possibility of constructing permanent dirt roads out of soil common to this county. We renew our recommendation, as ear nestly as we can make it, that new steel cells be immediately placed in the jail, it being made to appear to us that those now there are insufficient to hold the prisoners, necessitating the mixing of the races, and is being condemned by the board of health of the city and the jail physician because of the crowded condition frequently happening there, and the resulting unsanitary conditions. We wi sh to extend our hearty thanks to your Honor for the courtesies extend ed to us during this term, and also to our able solicitor, and to ad the other officers of tiie court for their uniform courtesy and attention. We have considered and reported on all bills submitted to us by the solicitor, and considered all other matters laid be fore us by different ?persons and made such disposition of them as we thought best. All of which we respectfully sub mit L. E. CAMPBELL, Foreman Grand Jurv. Anderson, S. C., June 28, 1899. .' t i ?EPORT or SPECIAL COMMITTEE. ?.*?? To the Grand Jury: Your special committee appointed at the last Court, to examine and report on the condition of the several public coun ty offices, beg leave to submit the follow ing: We employed Jno. Iv. Hood to assist us in our work, and we made as careful an examination into the public affairs as the too limited time at our disposal would permit It is impossible in four days1 time to niake anything like a thorough investi gation of the offices, for that much time would be necesessary to make a complete examination of any one of the three or four of them, as the County Supervisor's, Treasurer's or Dispenser's, for instance. But we think the tests made would be likely to dis B!ose any improper methods, unless a conspiracy existed between some .of tile officers to def mud the public, and then screen each other in so doing. We speak thus only by way of illus tration, for we haven't the slightest sus picion of any J3uch thing, as will be shown later on. We found the Clerk of Court's office ?admirably kept and admirable in arrange ment. The clerk is progressive with the age in keeping his office, and we wish to -commend him for the zeal he shows in keeping his indexes lexicographically up to date aa nearly as he can, even at the 'Same extra expense to himself. This office acts as pension agent for .the county,'and we find that he received ior the pensioners last year $7,027.20, fer all of which he issued checks, but there remained in his hands $276.00 uncalled for, which he will return to the State treasurer, as required by law. The Auditor's office continues in the same excellent condition reported last year, and the same is true of the Sheriff s office, both of which officers seem to take much pride and interest in their work. The County Superintendent of Educa tion reported to us that his predecessor turned over his books in an unfinished condition, thereby putting some extra labor on the incumbent, There are some discrepancies between the books of this " office and the office ol: the County Treas urer, which seem to be of a purely cleri cal kind, as for instance, a difference in the amounts credited to some of the school districts. This seems to arise from two causes : 1st. When apportionments were made to the school districts, the treasurer would give a certain district credit by one amount and the County Superintendent would give the same district credit by a different amount. 2d. Apparently the County Superintendent would draw a - warrant against a certain district when he intended to draw it against another. Such errors have prevented the books of these two offices from balancing as to certain districts, and perhaps some dis tricts have lost by reason thereof. It is but fair to say that Mr. Atta way, the recent incumbent, claimed that some, at least, of these discrepancies were in .existence when he entered the office, and .so on back, we understand it is claimed. We repeat that these seem to be mere ly clerical errors, but which, neverthe less, leare the books in an unsatifactory condition. The present incumbent in this office seems to be a careful and painstaking of ficer, and we have no doubt but that he will get these kinks straightened out. The County Supervisor seems to con tinue to u.-=e commendable diligence in guarding his accounts against unreason ble expansion, -which, we think, saves the county considerable money during the course of the year. The large sums of money which have to be paid on the warrantsof this officer makes this office one of vast importance to the people, for laxity of administra tion here would fall heavilv on the tax payers, We tested him on many accounts, first ascertaining the amounts claimed on them, then the amounts for which they were approved, and then compared them with the warrants drawn by the Super visor. We found all we examined cor rect. These accounts were selected at random, taking some from each depart ment, as in public highways, roads and bridges, magistrates, Poor House, &c, and in each case we found them correct. But, of course, out of the 1700 or 1800 accounts for each year, we could exam ine only a small per cent, of them. We found the minutes well kept, and we note that all acconnts approved are now recorded in the minutes, as recom mended by the Grand Jury last year. In this connection we derire to say that we visited the Poor House and inspected the rooms of the inmates, the barns and stables, the dairy and gardens and the farms. There were nearly 70 inmates there, white and black, old and young, the blind and the maim and the halt, the sick and the diseased and the imbecile. Many are there who once lived in com fort and refinement, while many now doubtless have the best home they have ever had. Owing to the crowded condition of.the houses, a new house was being built, and none too early, if Anderson County wish es to treat her unfortunate poor decently and humanely. | The inmates seem much attached to the steward and his wife, who in turn exercise mnch patience and tact in deal ing with them and in keeping them em ployed at such labor as they can perform, some working on the farm, in the gar den, in the blacksmith shop, while others are engaged in raising chickens, making quilts and in nursing and waiting on the invalids and helpless, ?fcc, ?fcc. New single iron bedsteads have been purchased, and such were needed for vari ous reasons, as for cleanliness and sani tary conditions, for instance. . We unite in saying that the conditions here seem creditable to the County. It seemed to your committee that the Judge of Probate's office is in good con dition. There having been a recent transfer of the affairs of this office from the retiring to the present incumbent, we feel safe in concluding that a very accu rate accounting was had between the two, and therefore that the affairs per taining thereto proved satisfactory to both. The incumbent informs us that a complete transfer has not yet been made, but we presume that it will soon be done. The incumbent reported ?7,504.80 on hand the day we were in his office. We suggested to him that all amounts inclu ded in this, for which there are no claim ants in immediate view, be paid over to the County Treasurer, as authorized by law. We made a number of tests on the Dispenser's books, and found them cor rect. While we could by no means make a thorough examination of a year's work, we;think it likely that a test of the kind made would justify us in concluding that the books are accurately and faithfully kept. The general management of the dis pensary seems to be good, and in accord ance with the requirements of the law, and we understand that the breakage ac count is so small that this dispensary stands high on this record, as well as on others. Owing to the fact that the retiring Treasurer is now in process of settlement with his successor, which settlement* is required by law to be made in the pres ence of the Comptroller General, the County Auditor and the Foreman of the Grand Jury, we beg to defer our exami nation until that time, with the privilege of reporting thereon at tho next term of Court. All Of which is respectfully submitted. L. E. CAMPBELL, JAS. E. ANDERSON, TlIOS. A. I?ATLIFFE, .Iii. The following eases were then tried in the order named : State vs. Bub Green, Jim Green, Hayne Stephens, Geo. Dacus and Alex. Allums. Gambling. Not guilty. State vs. Mrs. Ida Newell. Violation of the dispensary law. Not guilty. State vs. J. A. Broom, sr., J. M. Broom and J. A. Broom, Jr. Murder. Not guilty. State vs. Ed. Hawkins and Eoland Anderson. Assault with intent to kill! and carrying concealed weapons. Not guilty. State vs. L. S. Tolleson. Forgery. Guilty, and sentenced to imprisonment for two years. State vs. L. T. Watson. House breaking. Not guilty. The criminal business was finished Thursday, and Friday, Saturday and Monday were devoted to Equity busi- ! ness. This was Judge Gage's first visit to Anderson, and our people, the members of the Bar especially, were much pleas ed with him. Hurricane Creek Items. The crops of our commun i ty are look . ing very promising. The threshing is about over and wheat turned out well. The health of the community is very good. Mr. Jones, who has been suffer ing with fever, is getting along very well at present. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. Eating watermelons and going to protracted'meetings will soon bethe order of the day. Mr. McAIister has been doing some good work on the roads. A lawn party was given at thc resi dence of Mr. W. D. Spearman last Saturday night. The night was calm and lovely i?nd everybody seemed to enjoy it. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Spearman; who gave so much to the success ol' tue evening. Seine ot (?ur young men have had their buggies repainted. Girls, you had better look out, they are looking for a partner, but that is alright, boys, we see where your heads are level. TUGS. BACHELTIOOI:. Dedication of >'cw Prospect Church. The house of worship at New Pros pect is complete, and the committee have arranged to have it. dedicated at 1? o'clock on the third Sabbath inst., aud have invited Elder 0. J. Copeland to preach t he sermon and Elder J. I?. Earl?; to take part in thc exercises, and to preach the sermon if Bro. Copeland fails to be present. J. W. EsKEW. for Committee. Death of Mrs. .Jackson. Last Wednesday roorningat 2 o'clock Mrs. Elvira T. Jackson, relict of the late Alexander C. Jackson, died at her home at Storeville, in this County, and the announcement of her death was no shock to her intimate friends and neighbors, who knew that she was rapidly approaching death's door. She had been in feeble health for the past fourteen months, and about a year ago went to Baltimore, where an operation for an internal tumor was performed but without success. Though suffering great bodily pain during these long months, she bore her affliction with that patience characteristic of a devot ed Christian and calmly awaited the summons of death. Mrs. Jackson was a daughter of the late John Fielder, of Spartanburg County, where she was born and rais ed, and was in the 76th year of her age. About forty years ago she with her husband and family moved to this County and settled on the plantation where she died. By her marriage six children were born-four sons and two daughters. Her husband and two daughters preceded her to the grave. In her girlhood she joined the Nazareth Presbyterian Church, in Spartanburg County, and when she moved to An derson County she transferred her membership to Varennes Church, where her remains were buried last Wednes day afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. C. Fennel. Mrs. Jackson was a woman of the old school. Hers was a rapidly passing type of womanhood. Home to her was a woman's sphere, and the duties of wife and mother she believed were best calculated to polish womanhood after the similitude of the palace. She j was a woman of strong character, bright intellect and true affections. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a kind and sympathetic neigh bor. Above all she was an earnest and humble Christian. She lived to do good, and the world was made brighter and better by her living in it. She will be missed in her Church and her neighborhood. She lived to see her four sons grow up to be worthy, upright citizens, who were a joy and comfort to her in her declining years. In their sore bereavement they have the sym pathies of a wide circle of friends. Denver Items. Sickness still afflicts our community. The condition of our esteemed neigh bor, Mrs. M. M. M? Elroy, has not im proved since our last writing. Miss Minnie Blackman is still in a very critical condition. Mr. A. E. Browne is a little better than he was last week. The many friends of Cadet Will Gar rison will be glad to learn that he is now convalescent, and expects to soon be out visiting. Miss Lillie Garrison left this week for a visit to friends and relatives in Seneca and Walhalla. Miss Lillie is a lovely girl, whose charming manners win many friends. Miss Mattie Eskew is visiting friends and relatives near Prospect. Miss Sue Wightman, of Pendleton, and little Wightman Watson are now the guests of Mr. J, W. Majors' family. Miss Hattie McWhorter has returned from her visit to Leesville and New berry, where she had the pleasure of meeting many old friends and making many new ones. She has resumed her duties as teacher in the school at An ton to the delight of her former patrons and pupils. Miss Hattie is devotedly popular as a teacher and a lady. Mrs. John C. Watkins and children, of Anderson, visited relatives in Den ver to-day. Mrs. J. R. Garrison and children vis ited her sister, Mrs. Joe Douthit re cently. The celebration of Children's Day at Sandy Springs last Saturday was very much enjoyed by the large crowd pres ent. They were a little disappointed at the non-appearance of some of the promised speakers, but were amply compensated by the fine address of Mr. R. S. Ligon, of Anderson, followed by one equally as good by the pastor, Rev. A. B. Watson. The part most enjoyed by the children was the abundant and elegant picnic dinner and the merry games afterward. As a rule children enjoy such as that much better than the finest oratory. Mr. Wm. Bolt, who lives near Port man Shoals, celebrated his G8th birth day by a family reunion and picnic at that place on the 30th June. His seven children, with their wives and hus bands, a host of grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren with other relatives and friends met to honor the occasion and show their love and re spect for this christian gentleman and patriarch. Mr. Bolt is a veteran of the "Lost Cause," having been a soldier in Orr's Regiment, S. C. V., during the war. Since then as a fanner, by in dustry and economy he hus accumu lated a competency, and now owns a lovely country home, where in his de clining years he can rest and enjoy the fruit of his labors. He and his good wife (who was Miss Martha Clark) have 1 raised a large family of noble sous and lovely daughters, who have all married well and now Lave families of their own. These all delighted in contrib uting to the elegant dinner which was laid on a long table under the spreading oaks. Everything that would tempt the appetite was there in the greatest profusion, even to fresh fish caught bv Mr. Bolt himself. Fish, flesh and k .vf, salads oi' all kinds, a dozen varieties of cake, good bread, cottee and iced lem onade, was part of the bill ol fare. Whilo feasting on these good things the happy company hoped that their host would live to see many more birth days, and celebrate th cm all in this pleasant style. The. young men con nected with the power house contrib uted much to the pleasure of the day by their kind attentions in showing everything of interest and taking the ladies boat riding. These polite and intelligent young men never neglect their responsible duties, but manage in some way to make the timo pass pleasantly to visitors. May they live long and be happy is the wish of INCOGNITA. Lebanon Items. As usual, Kev. J. F. Singleton tilled his regular appointment last Sabbath morning. He certainly told us some plain truths, some that hit each and every one of us. So let us all earnestly tiy to do better in the future, especially in going to Saturday preaching. First Saturday in August our protracted meeting will begin. A picked crowd ot' girls and boys went on a pic nie excursion last Satur day afternoon. To say we had a gay time is useless, for it* ever any of the crowd enjoyed anything better they won't own it. The boys furnished the wagon and team, and after going around to gather up their girls, rolled out for Jolley's Springs. After a rough but much enjoyed ride, we reached the place about 4 o'clock and stayed 'till 9 in the evening, when a delicious sup per was served and we started for home. We yelled two favorable pic nie yells, sang and had a good time in general until we got home about li o'clock that night. We want to return our thanks to the nice and gentle boys who made up the crowd, and say we would like to go on another one soon or a "straw ride." As there was a mistake made in the INTELLIGENCER as to the night we would have Children's night, it was feared it would keep a lot of people from coming, but I can't see where so many people came from, and think that Lebanon need never tear a crowd on any occasion whatever any more. We must say we enjoyed Mr. V. I. Mas ter's address, for it was so appropriate. Lebanon certainly appreciates the com pliment passed on her through the Baptist Courier. A reception was given at the resi dence of Dr. J. G. Due worth last Sat urday evening in honor of Miss Jessie Coven ton. a much accomplished and refined young lady of Florida. The beautiful and tastefully furnished par lor was a scene ot much mirth and merriment, coupled with the sounds of sweet music and joyous laughter. The evening was calm and lovely, the stars beautiful and serene, which gave evi dence sufficient to show that the even ing's pleasure was complete. We hope Miss Coventon will like our community well enough to make her stay a long one with ns for we are sure every one of us like her. Messrs. D. Anderson, W. Watson and L. Hendricks made riving visits in this vicinity last Sunday. Mrs. C. A. Welborn visited her father, Mr. W. M. Harper, of Pickens, last week. Mr. Harper is getting old and feeble and has been suffering with rheumatism, but we are glad to hear he is much better now. School will begin here next Monday morning. SEMPER IDEM. - .? ? m Lowudesrille Items. One more "tiger"' has been captured. One day last week two constables came up from Abbeville and proceeded to business. They walked up on a "still" in full blast, and during the night it was brought to town and put on the depot platform, from whence it left next day for Abbeville. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. and Miss Dorsey have been visiting Mrs. J. T. Latimer. Misses Annie Liddell and Georgia Cunningham are visiting relatives at Latimer. Several of our young people contem plate taking advantage of the low rail road rates to-morrow, and are going to Mount, Carmel to attend thc Fourth of July barbecue. Mrs. Nichols and family, of Green wood, have been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. W. Harper. Miss Vera Allen, who has been visiting fritends in Due West and An derson, returned to-day, (Monday). A very painful accident, occurred yesterday to Mr. Paul Daniels, a re spected farmer residing near here. ' He had. mounted a mule to ride over his farm, when the animal suddenly became frightened and ran away, throwing Mr. Daniels and dragging him some distance. He was badly in jured about the head, and Dr. Mat thews is attending him. Mrs. J. Hoyt Bell has been very ill for some time, and accordiug to last reports is in a serious condition. We are glad to hear that Mr. Floyd Armstrong is convalescing from the long attack of typhoid fever through which he has been passing. Mr. Mc. McCalla went to Anderson one day last week "on business.'' he says. Three saw mills are now running, getting out lumber for the oil mill, and a brick machine is at work also. McD. HORTON. Lowndes vi Ile, July '.). Piedmont Association. Thc Piedmont Association will hold its next, annual session with thc Mt. Airy Church, ten miles west of Green ville C. H., in Anderson County, on August 2, and -J next, commencing at 10 a. m. Introductory sermon by L. T. Weldon : alternate, F. li. MeClanua han. Thc following standing committees will report, at this meeting : On Aged and Infirm Ministers. E. J>. Richardson : on Home Missions. F. R. McClannaltan ; on Foreign Missions. W. F. C. Owen; on Woman's Missions. J. H. Browning; on "Sunday Schools. E. F. Allgood, on Education. 1). I. Spearman; on Periodicals. G. M. Rog ers: on Connie Maxwell Orphanage, A. M. Guyton ; on Nominations. K. S. Griffin : on State of Religion, C. C. Frix; on Obituaries, J. II. Bowen ; on Temperance. I.. I.. Smith. 1!. Kavand J.H. Miller. Thc. Churches will please malee lull report of all finances, Sunday Schools. &c. The Vice Presidente! tho J. Jameson Woman's Mission Society requests that one lady delegate be sent from each Church to assist her in encouraging the mission work in the bounds of the Piedmont Association. J. JAMESON. Clerk. The County Normal. Tiie Summer Normal for Anderson County began last Monday, the 3rd inst. I'irof. Thos. C. Walton, of the Anderson Graded School, and Miss Ella Thurston, of Columbia, are in charge. These teachers hare had large experi ence in Normal work, and can do us good service. This is a splendid op portunity for our teachers to receive a free course of instruction. Thc teach ers who attend will unquestionably have the advantage of those who stay away. The County Board insists that all teachers shall attend this Normal, and can renew certificates for no teach er who does not attend. At the close of the Normal there will be an examination for teachers' cer tificates, held by the County Boerd and those who failed in the recent exami nation will have another opportunity to try for certificates. Hon. J. J. McMahan, our State Su perintendent of Education, will visit us during this school, and he is anxious to meet all the teachers in the County if possible. Our teachers who are attending the State Normal at Hock Hill rank among the first there, and let us make the Normal here second to that of no other county. We cannot do it without your presence and therefore we expect you to come. R. E. NICHOLSON, Co. Supt. Ed. -? mm-* mm - Corner Creek Items. We have been blessed with good rains recently, and our farmers have sown a great deal of their stubble land in peas. Upland corn iias been laid by. B. P. Gassawny has the largest and finest field ot* corn the writer has seen this year. Miss Leila Carwile is spending a few days with relatives at Abbeville. A. T. Robinson and sister, Miss Othella, of Calhoun, spent Saturday night in our midst with the family of Mr. Geo. A. Bigby. Blackberries are scarce this year. Occasionally it is the fond pleasure of your correspondent to attend basket pie nics. So bright and early last Sat urday morning a gay young crowd of our boys and girls boarded a wagon and left this section, bound for "Sunny Slope," where there was to be a "nie pic." We arrived in due time-yes, a long time before dinner-and we spent many happy moments in social and lovely enjoyment of laughter and fun, and listening to the speaking, lt is a beautiful spot for a picnic, and we are sure everybody had a delightful time, except i;hose who had too much "chem ically pure" in them, which made them a little "boosy" and caused one little fellow to stick his knife blade in an other fellow. But our party had a jolly good time and had a safe and lovely return home. Hugh Bigby, of Pel/.er, spent Sunday here with h ~; parents. About two more weeks' work on the farm, and we'll be sitting back in the shade eating watermelon's, for they are getting ripe now. Call around, Mr. Editor, and partake with us. Hon. Joshua W. Ashley has been in vited to make an address in Green wood county next Saturday. Tino, Pisgah Items. As the broad acres are being well hidden and the farmers are doing their duty, we will all soon bc resting in the shade. Weall enjoyed a lawn party at the home of Mr. W. D. Spearman Saturday night. When Mr. and Mrs. Spearman throw wide the doors of their home for thc pleasure of the young folks we always have a nice time. Miss Maud Prater, of Majors, S.C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. X. S. Reeves. Several of our young people attended the singing at Friendship last Sunday and report a nice time. Messrs. J. J. Callaham and W. L. Davis have returned home from their thresher work to assist in laying by the green fields. Messrs. James and George Reeves, of Majors, visited in our burg recently. We are always glad to greet them, as they are old school boys of this place. Mr. J. M. Davis and wife, of Pierce town, visited the family of Mr. J. N. Davis last third Sunday. Come again, friends, when you have longer to stay. COUNTRY CRACKER. - Powder magazines ought to be classified as flash literature. Bicycle economy. The money you pay for a new Wheel ia sometimes, only part of the price. The bicycle mender gera the rest. But it you buya Viking or a Crescent Bicycle to begin with, from Sul livan Hardware Ce., you ueed have only a bowing acquaintance with t he wheel tinker Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne A Osborne Sole Agents. You need not stop the horses or the knife or throw tho machine out ol'gear ii* you have a Champion Mower sold by Sullivan Hardware Co. If your Piano or Organ needs tuning or repairs, it will pav you to see Mr. .las. A. Kuddock of The C. A. Reed Music House, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. champion Mowers make less noise, waste lesa power and require fewer re rairs than any Mower on the market. Sullivan 1 InrdwareCo. can easily demon btrato tho truth of those statements. Deering Ideal Ball Bearing Mowers are the beat running on the market, and whenever tried will be always used. For sale by Brock Brou. Belting and Mill and Gin Supplies for sale at Brock Bros. Hardware Store at very lowest market prices. See us be fore buying aud g^t your money's worth. Deering Ideal Ball Bearing Mowers, like ball bearing bicycles, are the light est running machines made, and their equal is not to be found any whe.-e For sale by Brock Bros.. exclusive agents. Sullivan Hardware Co. have connected with their Bicyc'e Kepair Department a Machi nest of many years ex prurience, Mr Jas. T. Howland) of Donalds. S. C. If you want your Bicycle repaired bv a Bicycle Macbinest, who is thoroughly competent, don't fail to give him a trial. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Osborno. Have hot waler pipes run from ymir stove to bath room. Try Osborne & Osborne. t At this season, when all the country papers as well a the great dailies are teeming with big closing out advertise ments, we are at a loss to know how to reach the Public. We always want our ads. to be attractive and trade bringers, and are careful as to what we say lest something be misrepresented. Without using "knock-down" and "drag-out" expression we state that all Seasonable Goods Are being offered at most rife Prices. We feel that we must close out great quantities of the: within the next thirty days. We don't expect to sell all a them, but we do hope to put out a great many things. Our Stock was never fresher or cleaner at this season, s if you are hunting Bargains that will prove to be Bargaic when you get them home and make them up, come this waj READY FOR SUMMER TOURISTS. New line of Trunks, Valises, Traveling Bags and Sui Cases just received. Have marked them at short margins t make them quick sellers. Received this week two more lots NEGLIGEE SHIET5 Puff Bosoms, Silk Fronts, Madras and other styles. See ou 50c. Negligee Shirt. All Wash Fabrics and all strictly seasonable Goods yoi can buy just as low as you wish. WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS. Yours very truly, C. F. JONES I CO. Great Sacrifice Clearance Sale of all Summa Goods-must be sold AT AND BELOW COST. We are taking advantage of this opportunity to close out all odd liae and broken lots in the various departments REGARDLESS OF COST. Store News of this Establishment is always Interesting, But particularly so just now because cf two special reasons-our giganri Sacrifice Sale and a special purchase of several lines of Summer Goods a substantial concessions from usual prices These admirably serve as an ol ject lesson of our perfect command over the situation, our striving in you behalf, our tireless energy, our ceaseless activity. We are liberal in our dea; ings, liberal in our views and candid in our statements. It's to your inter?s to shop around, investigate; and just as surely as you do that your goo judgment will lead you to this Store. NOTIONS. The Sacrifice offerings in the Notion Department will be ot unusual ir terest : Ladies' Gauze Undervest, sacrifice price. 4 Ladies' Handkerchiefs, nice quality, sacrifice price. 2 Window Shades, on rollers, sacrifice price. 6 Pure Linen Window Shades, gilt decorations, worth 35c, sacrifice price.. 21 Children's Lawn Caps, sacrifice price. 6 Ladies' Black and Colored Leather Belts, worth 25c, sacrifice price. 16 Pure Linen Towels, sacrifice price. 8 Ladies' White Lawn Aprons, sacrifice price. 10 Ladies' Steel Rod Parasols, worth 65c, sacrifice price. 39 DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. 1000 yarda G impure Lattice Wash Goods, 36 inches wide, sac. price- 4i Checked Nainsook, value 0c, sacrifice price.. o? White Dimity, value 15c, sacrifice price. 9 Colored ( >rgandies, former price 12,sacrifice price. 7* Solid Color Lawns, yard wide, nice quality, sacrifice price. bi Garner's Percales, 36 inches wide, best quality, value 10c. sacrifice price. 7 Curtain Scrims, value 6c, sacrifice price. 3? Turkey Red Table Damask, fast colors, value 35c, sacrifice price. lt* Sacrifice Sale of Ladies' Shirt Waists and Skirts. Ladies' Percale Shirt Waist, sacrifice [?rice. 25 Ladies' Percale Shirt Waist, best quality, sacrifice price. 47 Ladies' White Lawn and P. K. Shirt Waist, sacrifice price. 45? Ladies' White Duck Skirts, sacrifice price. 37 Ladies' White Duck Skirts, braided, sacrifice price. 48 SHOE PRICES SLASHED. We find ourselves yet with quite too many of certain kinds of Shoe: Nearly every price has been cut, and in many instances all the profit am some of the cost is cut away. Look over this list : Ladies Low Cut Oxfords, sacrifice price. 45 Ladies' Genuine Donjrola Slippers, ail sizes and toes, sacrifice price. 72 Ladies' Solid Leather Oxfords, value $1.25, sacrifice price . 89 Harrisburg Shoe Co. Ladies' Fine Slippers, value ?1,40. sacrifice price . 98 Ladies' One-Strap Sandals, all soliti. value S1.0?. sacrifice price.75 Yours ti-ulv. LESSER & CO., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLK.