Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 HE LEDGER. ; Thurlov S. Carter, 1 c EDITOR, AND MANAGER. - - ? ? t WEF.SDADNY, DECEMBER 13, 1800. 1 ?,?i l [For The Ledger- < niA.JOK MILLER WRITES AN t INTERESTING LETTER < FROM WASAINtiTOX. , Washington, Dec. 4th, 1800. ' Mh. Editor:?This scribe ar- ' rived safely in Washington Saturday rnornig on time; ho met on the way a Mr. Uoseborough, a former citizen of Fairfield, S C., now of Florida, and private aecre tarv of Senator Mallesy of that State. I am indebted to him for a nice boarding place, tlie Cutler House, 22'J 3rd St., N NV, and only three blocks from the Capitol. I found Mr. Finley at the National Hotel and ire went at once to the Capitol. The members were collecting in the House for a caucus, as to who should be the leader on the Democratic side. Mr. Richardson of Tennessee was elected. I You may remember that I jok-1 ingly said to some of my friends, I uerore leaving Tor ** asmngtom, j thJit there w?b a possibility of my ( being taken or mistaken for the congressman from the 5th Dis? j trict. While seated in the House a Western inew^ member came up and said, "From what State, sir " j South Carolina. ''Member of the House or Senate?" Neither, South Carolina always sends big men to Congress. I find that the men are either Colonels or Judges. Mr. Norton of South Carolina said that he was the only private here, but afterwards I heard him accosted as Colonel. Mr. Finley in a judge. I can not say that the members generally are ft handsome set of men, and I would not dare say that thoy wero not inte'lectually ,-trong? because of their size. Vdil i-An nnt iniamn* fbn v?r!i.tvr of -tvlo of dress? black coatH, brown coats, gre* coats, blue <on?s and "coats of many colors." It does seem that there should be some uniformity in the matter. It is to l)c remarked with regret that 1 some of the members of Congress 1 are very profane, and among tlmir 1 accomplishments, they add to that of "cussing," "chewing" tobacco, too. A gentleman said in my hearing Saturday evening that Wash- ' ington whs a bad place ? next door to hades, that this city could not escape the doom of Sodom, if a V.'I niliil' wh/111 1-1 l)A icuno/1 I Id it's destiny. You c?m get >i share hero for ( live cents and a hair-cut for ten 1 in first class barber shops. Hut the irrepressible boot-black pets ' there ? his charge for a *hine is a ' nickel week days and a dime on Sundays. The inquiry was made 1 if the additional nickel was to 1 caso his conscience for working ( on Sunday. ''No boss, conscience . I don't hurt me nohow." I met .Judge Moon on Saturday, | a member from Tennessee, and' a brother of Mrs. Holdridge of! our town. He is quite a handsome gentleman, resembling his sister vory much, and none of the things said about other people can apply to \ im, because ho is a real judge and a man of fine ability. ' Messrs Finley, Lattimer, Norton, Elliott and Talhert arc here. The < other mom hers from South Caro- 1 lina, including tho Senators, hare not arrived, unless they came in 1 this morning. Our members com pare favorably, in fact I believe ' they ure above the average, as i they all stand hic.h and are gen- 1 erally men of wntofTT. I attended the Metropolitan M i E church yesterday?wascordially greeted at the door and eacorted 1 to the Sunday school room and ] eated. They certainly have a vay hero 4'of taking stranger* n." In thin school, there is no ;hoir the whole school sing. The thought occurred here, hat my friend, who compared Washington to Sodom, if present vould change his opinion?that ertainly thero were more than en good women here to save the ?ity from a shower of tiro and brimstone. After the school was dismissed wo passed to the church proper and services began. Dr. Bristol is the pastor; his text: Behold the man; .John xix-5. He is quite an eloquent speaker, or rather reader, as he used a manu script. This is the church that President McKinlcv attends. Three policemen also attend. One walkt in front of the President from hi* carriage into the church; tli* other two accompany him or either aide. The same order i? observed in coming out of thf church. The curious stop on the sidewalks to tako a look. Mr McKinley lifts his hat, bows as h< comes down tho steps, quickly enters his carriago and is rapidly driven away. I have written part of what j have seen and heard since my arrival in Washington ? it is woe long I know ? I promise, if J write again, to be more brief. B. F. M. Mk Editor: In my communication to the Review this morning, in which 1 requested that thf same be handed to you I omitted several things, and in as much as through a misunderstanding ol Mr Finley I was not admitted tc tho House gallery to witness the opening exercises, as each person had to have a ticket,? he rush for admittance to a circus could not excel it. The crowd was tremendous,every corridor, nook and corner of the massive building was tilled,- 1 am back at my room ntid will occupy this hour ir a continued letter to the Ledger I left off yesterday in my at tendance at tke M E church (Metropolitan). I interviewee President McKinloy's coachman. He is a young, bright mulatto, dressed in regulation livery, in eluding of course the nlk heaver, sod receives $t!n per month foi his services. The turn out it known us u hmdeuu, cost uhout 1200 dollars, silver mounted without, rubber tires, and silk finish within. The horses arc bays and are valued at $500. The harness are silver mounted, very heavy, and valued about the same as the horses. In the afternoon 1 attended the congregational church, where an immense crowd assembled to hear Mormonism and the anti-seating of Mr Brigham Huberts, memberelect from Utah, who it is said, has throe living wive*, discussed find cussdd. The speeches wore all, as Josh Ashley would say; "agin" Brigham. 1 don't think Mr Brigham Roberts will he seated. There was a lady, a missionary from Utah, as well as s gentleman from Salt Lake City, who made speeches and mormon ism and polygamy, were shown up in all of its repultivencsn and sinfulness. The sentiments and arguments of the ajieakers were applauded to tlio echo by both Indies and gentlemen. The members of Congress are receiving ?art loads of jietitions from everywhere not to seat Mr Hrigham Kol>erts. I have heard but one man raise his voice for Brigham Roberts and 1 am thankful that he was not a members. Mr Finley received a petition this morning from our Van VVyck friend, that will have due consideration and a reply this afternoon. The Htreeta of Waehinpton are the best that 1 have ever aeon aad L don't believe that Penne^lvanifl 1 1 Avenue can he bent in the r-orld. The streets are swept and washed every d?y. They are certainly <4n thi 11of beauty and a joy forever" to th? bicycle rider. The architecture of the buildings it solid, massive and substantial, bu1 not modern, ornamental or up U date as to beautv and finish Th< people generally are polite an< respectful to the stranger an< many of them have a pull or wan a pull on the government offices In fact I believe a very larg< number of these people live off o government pup I will get down regularly t< l\ii^inOw< thi< !iftpviwwin \ m have no idea of tlie quantity o mail, that Mr Finlev lias alread; , received I assotted a portion o . it thiH morning and will ?end on , replies this afternoon and tonight , When yon get tired of my berth , ling, cry out, hold enough' , B. F M. ; happily united in map It I AG K. - Rev. R E. Hough the Grooi t and Miss Nannie Koddey the Bride. I : , { The marriage of Mias Nanni ) Roddey and Rev. R E Hough wa [ ; solemnized in the A It P C'burc .last Wednesday evening at 7.3 o'clock, Rev. A S Rogers asaiste by Rev. 1\ L Grier, olliciating The church was crowded wit relative# and friends of the youn 5 hride. The attendants were Mil I Jessie Fewell of Rock Hill an . Dr A It McLaughlin of (*liarl<?tt? ^ N Miss Murine Steel* ot Roc ( Hill >iuiI Mr R N Harris < ( New ell's, N ('; Ml ss Annie M i 11 < of Newport an<l Mr. II L Hong | of Lancaster The bride cntere [ the church < n the arm of her slate and maid of honor, Miss Mar I Bar her Roddev, and was met n , the altar by the groom, who er , tered from the vestibule on th ( arm of his hest man, Rev. L ' Pressley of Kdgemoor. The ushers were Messrs ,1 ] Creighton, Wade B Roddv\, V i Lyle Black and II M Dunluj [ Mrs. Annie Lvle Roc leave Lohengrin's wedding inarch as th hridal party entered. The vest hole in rear of the altar was mass of potted plants and llowei i and afforded a beautiful hac ground for the interesting scene , After the marriage Rev. an Mrs. Hough were escorted to th Southern depot, where lovin ' adieus were taken and in v fe< minutes the proiind groom wa ! speeding away with his fair luid to his home in Steel Creik, N < The hriile has for years bee the book-keeper of the Rot k lli Bu^irv Co. and i* n voting w??ma worthy the lovo of anv man. S!i is the oldent daughter of Mr. hii i Mrs. W 1' Roddey of thi* ritv. The proom is a popular miniMc of tho A R I' church and i* pa*tn of a provrinjj conL,rec,atinn ? Steel Creek.?Rock Hill Ilernlr Thousands Have Kidney Troubl and Don't Know it. How To Find Ont. Fill a bottle or common glass with yoc water and let it stand twenty-four hours. sediment or se1 r .q"' tling indicates a unhealthy cond -jtlon of the kic ~(// \ V neys; if it stair I your linen it I evidence of kic f/ ne^ trouble; to I \?' > frequent desire t pass it or pain i ?????? jhe back Is als convincing proof that the kidneys and blac , der are out of order. What to Do. There is comfort In the knowledge s often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamj Pnnl en-Mat 1.1/1.... ? ?I.. I .>w?, w.v 5iv?i Munwjr iciucuy iu111> 13 ever . wish in curing rheumatism, pain in th back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every pai of the urinary passage. It corrects inabilit to hold water and scalding pain in passin 1 i it, or bad effects following use of liquoi , wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasar necessity Of being compelled to go ofte I during the day, and to get up many time during the night. The mild and the extri ' ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is too - realized. It stands the highest for its wot derful cures of the most distressing case; ' If you need a medicine you should have th best. Sold by druggists In 50c. and$l. size You may have a sample bottle of th! , wonderful discovery ... fs/VT?, and a book that tells more about it, both seat^HjMMfifi|?H , absolutely free by mall, address Dr. Kilmer fc g? UNCASTEI ! ^ , :? CLOSING SU1 B i\ x IHI LANCASTI Ik DUCING THEII I A The heavy trad* A sirierahle inro Y\ but we still clean out in : \* not parti < w 1 * Name your pric a need the room ">a We must I h v ?* MONEY SAV r ^ ^ h X : v Every dol 'fc now wil k : 0 chaser h a P v $ THIS RED! !S EVERYTI f our : H * * H j 1\ y' VVc advise our I ' ** ?j! once. l>eloi*4 0 I ,^'v 1 * goods u?! * * 1 -LUfiSIEIl" fkG jS"* >*.^ x<- -c ^ ^ '>*. ^ J0f' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ r r BHfli lM i" l'llll'flhVllltflIMIIl'nfi5&tf?HI it Little Boy Instantly Killed and i ' Mother Seriously Injured. M Special to The State. Florence, Dec 10. ? A peculiarly sad accident occurred near CarIr torsvillo Wednesday in which a * t- Mrs Floyd Smith was seriously " injured and her son, a email hoy I V al>outUHever years old, was in-! ev .r is siantly^killed. Mother and son Hut q were traveling along a country l'on ? road, Mrs Smith being in the n ' we ? cart and her little son a-trid? the 1 mule. The animal became fright w**1 ened, dashed off find the little fel- *,r >. low's brain? were dashed out nl?| ? against u stump. Mrs Smith was ?elf, rt also thrown out and the injuries ft ft g she sustained are said to he very ftll , serious. The mother crawled to VI n her hoy's side and lay there for * an hour or more !>?fore assistance ? C4raie. The remains of the unfor?. j tunate hoy were interred in the ^ s? Cariersville cemetery yesterday. ? ?toc * nr larfi H |ag~Have you forgotten to roll " day your subscription to Ledger!. eup wmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnm Lftf j r< What atopa Nwnlia? MlW Pain Pill*. L RMERCANTIL l OUT RPLUS SI :R MERCANTILE R FOUR LARGEi ps this season has ads into 0111* larp have a short sin a short time and \ a a. . juiar now iney e and take the gi ! We want the liave your busii o ED IS MONEY lar spent v .1 save the from 15 tc er cent* JCTION INC IING IN B0r BIG STORE friends to make ; best bargins and are closed on IULESI MIJIjES ! I.. MILKS! t\ and HOHHKM ton Some S fcj? V of the fli.c-t * ha V j D iveiH Hint faddlera offeree for sale on fhla market- j # ' we especially direct your atten. 1 at thin t\nie to our sti>ek of sUlii MH.V'S h carlord of wliich [ The received Saturd ?v. The? were i |?r?t teil with the greateat care laat ( ^yt'' k on flie Nott . 11 murkuta by our Hues, Elliott. I'very mule iu the lot ! end V Dalny?Young, well built, quick, a,,<* " ofgood hi. Call and aee for your- un"ll and get ? ur prices*. EE A I WILL SELL EITHER 1 i A FOR CASH OR ON I P, TIME AT CASH HaY IJ PRICES WITH 8 PER HA IT. INTEREST. BETTER Y NOW, BEFORE MULES SECI HIGHKK. nr lrhen you come to see <?ur k we will alto show you a reiuri ;e lot of Fin# Stylish Buggies ,-^.ri ed in bat week?Also a fresh ply of harness. LOTf A EMWfmST\ ^ ECO. 1 . X X rocK. I cou gt & iTOCKS. x ^ made con- A B slocks, Jv plus to )v ive are V go. % ? >ods. We X money! X less! X r MADE. ? irith us ? pur- X > 40 ^ X X LUDES x rHOF | 1 O :7 I \ ^ y purchases ^ I choicest y it ^ II A V* A ^ ^ ^ ^ Fester MACHINE tD LUMBER ;ompan ___ ^ __ HESTER, S. C. i Chenler Machine ('o. Mini H. M. I A Co , have consolidated the'ante, and now ready to furnlai> lug in (lie Machine and Lumber with m well equipped Foundry lachine Hliop, and Door, Haat> Hind Kae'ory rur facilities arte tailed in thin part of the 8tnte. PERS MOWERS. rURESflKRb. GINS, ENGINES 8A vV MlLLSr AND CO I TON PRESSED RR0W8, CASTINGS. ETC. AL8Q DND HAND MACHINERY* > Hi I Im complete for Dwellli.fi). Hoonw, etc. bend ua list of wauta, end we will anawer by i mall ReepectfdllV, 3TER MACHINE ft LUMBER COMPANY.