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Intelligencer. Published every Wednesday. F. CLIN?BCALK8, \ EDITORS AND O. C. LANGSTON, S PROPRIETORS. 'IJ?BM8 s ONE ? EAR, - - - - 5)1 50 SIX MONTHS, - - - 75 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1900. Wisconsin haB decided also to have an insurance investigation. Thone in surance investigations aro getting to be almost as contagious as thc inca uales. The Department of Agriculture is out with the prediction that wo are to have a bumper crop this year. Thc crop experts, it seems, are those who sit around the offices and never see a farm. _ _ General Wood Kays that tho rivers in the Philippine islands should be -^dammed. The tax payers of thc coun try are inclined to think that this should bo done to everything else upon the islands also. Too many young men have been killed or crippled for life at our Amer ican universities during the present college year. There is o.somothing loose in tho athletic regulations. There should bo rational reform, and that speedily. It is reported from Columbia that the State constables will get after thc people who aro taking orders in thc State in prohibition counties and col lecting the money for liquor shipped ia. This is held to be selling liquor in violation of the prohibition law. The Florence Times very truly re marks that those who are preaching and teaching that God sent the San Francisco earthquake on those people in judgment for their sins ought to stop and think what would happen nearer homo if providence undertook to settle accounts with sinners before the final judgment. - m ?*>- - Immigrants detained at Boston for investigation inolude a number of Danes who are suspected of having been among a lot of convicts recently pardoned by the now King of Den mark. Too great care cannot be exer cised in keeping suoh persons out of this country. We havo moro than enough criminals of our own. Hon. B. C. Watts, the presiding judge at the Court of General Ses sions iq Orangeburg last week, in speaking to the grand jury concerning the carrying of pistols, said that no person had a right to oarry such a weapon but a peaoe officer, and that they were only allowed to oarry them in the discharge of their duty. The question was then i brought up, if rural mail carriers or expreso agents and bank officers were allowed this privilege, and it was stated that they were not. The law distinctly says that peaee officers only are allowed to carry pistols, and they only in the dis charge of their duty. There can be po denying the fact that the South needs immigrants to develop'?many of her great resouroep. The field for success in this section of the country is broad, and if the kind of men who have made the great west what she is can be seoured tho South would wcloome them. Of course no one for a moment in this section of the country would think of urging the im portation of "just any kind of immi grants into this part of the Union. Tho South is the true American section andie destined to remain so. Tho in flux of hordes of foreigners without proper seieotion would not be weloom* \ ed, hut we want none of the class that makes up the disturbing element of the Northern States. POOLECT OF THE BIBLE. An eminent scholar in this country has pointed cut a reason for the lask of good'English among tho rising gen eration. He soya that it is explained by the fact that tho young people of this doy and time are neglecting the reading of the Bible. They are not studying that great Book as they should, and are falling'far behind the standard set by their fathers. The Bible is ?one of the greatest helps in the world for the boy or girl ?ho is trying to master English. tThtre is noj.book that can possibly give the student a better insight into ibo English language. The d?cadence ?of good Englishes due in the largest messnre to thegnegleot of tbs reading of the Scriptures ss they should bs read. A few days since a list of familiar quotations was prepared, and without previous notice the ?list was submitted to three hundred students in Now York with the request'that they give the names Of the authors of the Dooks in which the sentences were to be found. , Oat of the three hundred an swers not ' one correct Hit. was to be fouud, and tho mistakes; fnr thc j iva ter part occurred a8?t0?the^ ten quotations ' that were taken from' th e Ci ole. The student of the -Bible, of course, receives much mcre'good;iu a spiritual say tho very leaBt of it thc constant study of the Bible will make one a J better English scholar. And then there is the higher confederation, that it will make of that person a better man or woman. To Fight the Dispensary. Tho address below bas been sont to newspapers of tho .State for publica tion, lt will be observed that it is signed by a number of gentlemen who have been conspicuous in their oppo sion to tho State dispensary: To the Democratic Voters of South Carolina: AH citizens of South Caro lina opposed to the present State din- | pensary system, we the undersigned, call upon our fellow citizens ol like opinion to unite for the purpose of organizing the opposition to the dis pensary system. So nearly of one mind concerning I tho dispensary system ar? the people of the State Hint it is only by their failure to unite ?or action that tho dis j pensary can ho preserved, lt Js only by default that thodinpensaiy can win I another victory, bet?re, the electors ol in tho legislature, anti it ?ill bo fool hardy for those who desl?e its over throw t?? sit supinely by and seo the pernicious system again enthroned in power In our commun wealth. Every sincere, patriotic citizen must regret that thu issuo should be again the paramount question in a South Carolina campaign. Hut as long as tho dispensary remains just so long will il continue to bo the paramount issue, and it should, therefore, bethe desire of every thoughtful citizen to se?! this festering sore removed and a healthier condition secured. To this end we invito the co-operation of all those who believe the State dispensary j system to be an evil and propose that I other d:fl*ering policies for the time be ing laid aside, the demand lirst, now, bo made that the State dispensary system shall be destroyed. On trial now for thirteen years, for tihed all the time by strong support and as truly protected by unceasing criticism and watchfulness, there is no need to point out the evils which the State monopoly of the whiskey trafile has bred. Corruption at the fountain head and in its branches, drunkennees and murder, woe and misery have been its products. A pernicious political machine of gigantic proportions, with a beavered lobby in Columbia, and a willing ring in every county, the monster lins waxed fat, insolent and defiant. The will of the people baa been perverted and suppressed, and when finally demanding expres sion that demand han been thwarted and circumvented by appeals to the trivial technicalities of the law. In eighteen counties tho people have spoken and in all these except two their voice has in thunder tones repu diated the system. In other counties they are now ready to give expression to their will, awaiting the summer primary. In this piimary, where the, life or the death of the dispensary will be and should be d culed, it is vitally necessary tbat the opposition to the dispensary shall be nctive and united. It is only by action and union that tho dispensary tins been voted out of sixteen counties under the Brice law and by no other means than action and union can the sya'.em be uprooted from the State. The people are decided. It merely remains for them to make their decis ion effective. They must choose rep resentatives who will repeal such laws as they desire to have repealed, and who will enact such laws aa they de sire enacted. Then they must put in oilice men who, in full sympathy, will enforce justly and vigorously what ever laws are upon the statute books. The people have shown, by their eager acceptance of the only opportunity ac corded them, that they believe in the principle of local self-government, and now, lest they have thia inalien able right again wrested from them, the free citizens ot South Carolina must make their sovereign power felt. There must be elected a legisla ture which will not renounce thia principle, wiitin, will not yield to the dispensary machine; there moRt be elected executive and prosecuting offi cials who will not permit the law to be made a mockery for ita undo ing. We suggest consultation and co op eration in every county and through out the State that these ends may be attained. J. S. Brice, J. C. Otts, D. R. Coker, James A. Hoyt, Louis J. Bristow, W. L. Jl/auldin, Jos. A. McCullough, J. W. Hamel, W. H. Wallace. O. W. Hiott. W. C. Allen. Howell Murrell, Cnas. A. Smith, K. L. Freeman, C. B. Edwards, A. B. Stucky, D. P. Brad ley, Laban Mauldin, C. T. Martin, R. F. Smith, John A Brunsou, C. C. Featherstone, T. R. Waring. Tillman Anxious That Thete Shall be No Division of Dispensary Totes. Columbia, May H.-There are evi dences that the advocates of the die Eensary will nee every effort to have nt one candidate in the Held for Gov ernor. Negotiations toward that end are already in progress and the symp toms are that something will be done along that line at the time of tbe'State Convention, which ia to be held here next Wednesday. Senator Tillman doea not want a division along the firing lice and hopes that the friends ot the dispen sary will Joe able to centre on one can didate, 'i he beat wa>, of course, would be for but om? auch candidate to come out, but whither this can be done or not remains to be sees. Senator Tillman makes it a point not to discriminate as .between friends and those on the samt platform, ?&d will not likely do so in the raes this summer, should more than ono dispen sary advocate announce, and that, lt appears, ia what Ula being sought to avoia just at this time. The impression now appears to be that the dispensary advocates will un dertake to baye a resolution adopted by the State Convention endorsing the State dispensary. This ls nothing ?*7??doPe ?1896?ndagain la 1898. In 1898, when Featherstone and Elierbe ran io the second race, hsd it ?otbe*? for the anti vote, as lt wss then called, Featherstoue v ould have been elected over Elleibe, thedispen oary advocase, although that very year rhe dlapeaeary was in the party plat form and the dispensary waa tn the zonith of its glory and no one had gone to the trouble of knocking it. Then it was a fight of. pm h i bit ion aa Egainatth? dispensary, This ?esr th* tight is to be for iocs i option as against the Stave U?BP?DS?7T and the mere fact that the dispensary. is endorsed amount? to nothing, as waa.the case In che Elierbe vote.T lt ia known to au men that he" would never have been Damed for the cfllce had not those who moat violently opposed the dispensary, isa system, given hint their aid abd inpport as against prohibition for the 3Qtire 8tate.-Newa ?odCourier. .Onoof tho moat important things in *f bsaifcb of any city J? oucon tatum a td drinking water. The health of no irioking water is polluted. Keep row weds io good condition. . In Memoriam. .Mrs. Mary Duncan departe?! this life at her horan io thin county on Friday, April 13, 1900, in th? 05th year of her age. On the day following, after ap propriate funeral ?ervic.es by ber pas tor," Rev. R. E. Small, ber remains were laid to rest in tho First Creek Churchyard. Mrs. I>uncan was a woman of many noble vf.tues of both mind and heart, and was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends and relatives, who wilt loi.g cherish lier memory. ?She had been a devoted member of the First Creek Baptist Church since lier girlhood. She was married in 1800 and wan left a widow in 1801. .She was a daughter of tho late Jacob O. and Mar garet Alcwinc. and an only sou, who lives in Arkansas, survives her. A Friend. - Fully two-tliirda of our troubles are only anticipated. ?_ STRAYED OR STOLEN. A palo b'iio colored maro mule, weigh ing ?bom KOO pounds, dl-appwired from ruy stable, iu V?rennos Township, seven iii i les Honth of Anderson, on Sunday night, May |::*.b. Jt either strayed oir or was htolen, and any Information concern ing it will bo appreciate*' and rewarded. Hom:UT HAvNIE, II. F. I?. No. 7, Anderson, ti. C. May ld, r.KNi s Statement of the Condition ol' The Farmers and Merchants Bank, Located at Anderson, S. C , at the CIOBC of business May 4, 1906. RESOURCES. Loan? and Discounts.$643,750 21 Demand Loans. 22,8";? (JO Overdrawn. 11,442 HO Banking liouae. 5,000 00 Doe from Banks sud Bankers. 02,954 91 Currency. 21,029 00 ?old. 1,000 00 Silver, Nickels nod Fennlee. 321 90 Checks and Cash Items. 9,328 57 Total.?777,721 99 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid in.$100,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes paid. 138,031 82 Due tn Banks and Bankers. 18,225 22 Doo Unpaid Dividende. l,0Au 00 Individual Deposits subject to Check. 209,005 29 Demand Certificates. 1,143 60 Notes and Bills Rediscounted.. 737 00 Bills Payable, including Time Certificate* representing bor rowed money. 175,000 00 Total.$777,721 99 State of South Carolina, County of Anderson. Before mo came J. Boyce Barries, Cashier of Farmersand Merobanta Bank, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement la a ttue condition of paid Bank, aa shown by the booka of file in said Bank. J Boyce Burriss, Cashier. Sworn to snd subscribed before me this loth day of Mav. 1900. John C. TVatklnB, Clerk of Court. Correct-Attest ; J. R. Van diver, G. F. Tolly, Thoa. Jackson, _ Dh eetors._ Statement cf the Condition of the BANK OF PENDLETON, Located at Pendleton, 8. C, at the close of business May 4,1906. RESOURCES. Loans and Dlsoounta.952,123 88 Demand LOUGH. 400 00 Overdrafts. 13,lc5 45 Banking House and Furniture Fixtures. 1.500 00 Dae from Banks and Bankers... 5,793 08 Correna*. 730 oo Silver, Nickels, Pennies... 1,384 44 Checks and Cash Items. 2,495 00 $82,650 78 LIABiLixxas. Capital Stock Paid in.?30,600 00 SnrpluB Fund. 2,500 00 Undivided Profit?, lesa Current Expenses and Taxes Paid. 2,835 99 Due Unpaid Dividends. 168 00 Individual Deponits sub]sot to Check. 34,310 42 Demand Certiticatee. 1,925 48 T Me Certificates. . 10,88o 89 $82 020 73 Slate of Snath Carolina, Before me caine B. H. Sadler, Cashier of the Bank of Pendleton, who being da ly Hwo) o, says that the auove and fore going statement is a true condition of naid ti ink, as shown by the booka of file in said bank. j B H. Sadler. Sworn to end nubsrrlbed before me. tbla 14th day of May, 1906. J. J.Slttou, Notary Publie for 8. C. Corredt-Attest : . M. M Hunter, Sam']. McOrary, J. R. Va nd i vor, _Director?. _ CIXA.TJOJV. State of South Carolina, County of Anderson. By R. Y. H. Nan ce, Judge of Probate. Whereas, F. M. Johnston, has applied to tue to grant bim Lottere of Administration on the Batata and effecta of J. T. Johnston, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all kindred and creditors of th--said J. T. Johnston, deceased, to ba and appear before me in Court of Plo bate, tobe held at Anderson t\ H. on the 3lst day of May, 1900, after publi cation hereof, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration ahoaid not bs grant?!? C4Uen andar my hand, thia 16tn day of May, 1906. R Y. H. NANCE, Probacr Jadpe. May 16,1906 . g, k a* EYE EASE is given by our glass pa because great care is taken to have hem fit* f Our arrangements xor making tea a >f the eyes are complete. Modern Lciebtific instruments aro used, and ae cannot fail to fit yon. Whether, or net s you bay %ek jrlasees . cf Spectacles !;.jr? ;*n?ke' no marge for tests, Our prices are lew. (Ve. do oct handle the useless kind of beapgoodf. DR. UcCREERY ?LY24PH. iVithBr, A. 0. ?tricklaad, owrFai??i ers and Merctants Bank. You will be wasting time looking in other Stores , expecting to find as largo assortment of Fine Bress l Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Etc., as we carry, and you 1 can save from 10 to 50 per cent, by buying Goods from us. _ , DRESS GOODS, S?LKS, ETC. We are showing Fine Wool Drees Goods in the new weaves, Voile?, Panamas, Mohair?, Eoliu.es, E'c. at 49c to SI 00 yard. Pretty printed China Bilks only 35c yard. Best 50c grade of 27-inch China Bilk, all colors, at 39ic yd. 3G-inch Silks, in swell checks and new greys, worth 81.25, at 09c yard. 30-inch Changeable Silks, worth 81.00, at 85c yard. 30-inch Black Tafleta Silks, worth 81.00, at 85c yard. 36-inch Black Taffeta Silks, worth 81.50, warranted for two years, at 81.00 yard. CLOTHING, CLOTHING. Men's Worsted Suits, worth 87.50, at 85.00 Suit. Men's Worsted SuitB, worth 810.00, at 87.50 Sait. Men's Worsted 8uits, worth 815.00, at 310.00 Suit. Men's Wool Crash Pants, worth 81.50, at 81 00 pair. Men's Wool Pants, worth 82.00, at 81.49 pair. Men's Finer Pante at 82.00, 82.50, 83.00, and best 85.00 Worsted Pants at 83.50 pair-all sizes, from smallest up to No. 50 wa?9ts and 37 lengths. SHOES, SHOES. We are Sole Agents for Queen Quality Shoes f. r Lidies and Walk Over Shoes for Men, and the greatest line of Children's Fine Shoes on earth. Men's Patent Leather Shoes and Os foi els, worth 82 50, at 82.00 pair. Ladies' guaranteed Oxfords 81.25 to 83 00 pair. NOTIONS, ETC. Men's 25c Suspenders at 15c pair, Ladies' Lace Hose at 10o pair, 25 Envelopes lc, nice Corsets with Hose Supporters at 29c each, nice Summer Corsets at 25c each, Men's and Ladies' Hand kerchiefs at 2Jc each, nice Ball Tape at lc ball. Can save yon money on everything. Write for samples. Mail orders attended to promptly. THE BEE HIV AT C. H. BAILES. W?y?o The Gang Trade : s There's a reason, and there's a reason why yon should trade with us, too. first o? ail, we h ave never paraded . o u rs elves as being a "Cheap John" Store, for we prefer to be known by our reputation for selling High Cl at s Goods of first qonlity rather than a sower of cheap, shoddy stuff that m?kes trouble from the time it leaves the manufacturer's hands. Quality, not quan tity, has been our first consideration since we first started busi ness twelye years ago, and to prove that this policy has paid us we point with pride to che splendid reputation and trade wa haye h\?lt up on that matchless gem oftte miller's art We have been endeavoring front year to year td improve the / ; quality just a little rather than to lower the grade, 'till now we have the most decidedly perfect Flour on tfie market, and ir so fut outclasses other half? \ ts >t it has become a household word throughout the whole lougth aud breadth of the County. So much for being a stickler for quality. Another reasoa tho gang trades with us is, that we pay espe cial attention to eaoh indivM^^ it is, and by so doing every customer feelt that his business is appreciated because his orders are given th?? attention serve. There ?re otl^ yon ,-. will kso-sr for yoorself if yon will beoome a customer. .The brains and the brawn of the County t?ade Mi^'i^WmW^?:^ STAR BRAND SHOES, These two articles are miking customers f*r nt br the snore, as /. .tte*** by thefem?^me ^ o| Sb?^s dor?n? the; n^t^f April Ja*>:'n|o8od^ one year, yet that is %B *4Sit Star Brand ls doing for u?. ? ^^^?;w?son fot thlf $o, and if y?Vi are, ^o&btfat of it let un fit you a pair and you will be convinced. Co??; inasd -laYu^?* T^sf?^ ??.??ii ^^l'i-^T^' Julius H Jai ful We Are Going to Retire from the Retail Business. Por the next sixty days we offer our entire Stock, com" prising of Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, -st Shoes, Carpets and Mattings To IVTapiiiaottire. If yon want to practice economy and SAVE HONES' onrs is the place Vrhere yon; shonld corn? to make yo?r pm chases. Respectfully, JULIUS H. WEIL i fO. Iii Granite How, asuranee on We insure against loss by H???tonns. ?,-;.v Q? FRANK J ? HM SOM j .? : - C^TI^NS INSURANCE AGK^ Office over Atkinson's Drug Store.