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THE LEDGER. 1 liarlow S. Carrier, EDITOR AND MANAGER. SATURDAY MAY 30, 1000. Visit of thf Winthrop Students. The faculty and students of Wiothrop College went to the Ilagins hill top four miles south east of town on the SC & G Ex* tension Railroad last Monday and viewed the eclipse. On their return they stopped over several hours in Lancaster. We had heen notified of their intended visit sevoral days before and it was anticipated by our citizens with equally as much delight as the eclipse. Scores of our citizens were at the depot to meet them and as each j oung lady stepped from the cars she was presented with a bouqet of red roses tied with the College colors, "old gold and garnet." Vehicles were in waiting and our pretty fair guests wore soon taken to the *crraded school rrronnrtu - r where they were refreshed with iced drinks. There Mayor Thompson welcomed tbem in be^ half of the town in the following address: Mr President, Faculty and Young Ladies of Winthrop:? Representing the town of Lancaster, as its executive officer, and thereby the servant of its citizens, I take pleasure, in behalf of the town, iu extending to you this morning, a hearty welcome to out community. We feel honored in having you stop in our midst, on your way home. We have made no elaborate preparation, or proof I'll Til mo for iho : V ?uv wvvuoiuilf ir?IIU^ j sure you would not expect it, and that you would readily appreciate that your short stay with us, would not permit it, however willing we might he, to make the occasion one to he remembered by you. \oung ladies, as a community, we are proud of the Institution that is today training you for the walks and responsibilities of life and it is as much our's as that of any community of the State and we commend the wise action of your administration in providing you with the opportunity of witnessing to an advantage, the sublime spectacle afforded you this morning. 1 sincerely trust that, as you have felt awed and impressed with the immutability of Gods laws governing the universe, as witnessed this morning and have realized the utter inability of man to prevent or stay them, that you have also felt a just appreciation of the knowledge of man, in furnishing vou with a HchediiiA nf thJu tierfii! event, as reliable as that of the train that carried you to your point of observation, and that it has illustrated to you, what man can attain, by training, study and observation, and that it may lead you, each one, to a just appreciation of your valuable oppor.. tunities. It is our desire and wish that you shall feel at home with us, during your short stay in our community, and we assure you that, our homes are all open to you, that you will find the door of every house unlocked to you, and I take pleasure in placing into your keeping the key of the entire town, with your colors attached as a seal of authority and ownership. Feeling that we are indebted to the eclipse for the pleasure of your visit, we havo made the key that we give you as a souvenir of the occasion, large enough to 4'eclipse" any that you are in the habit of using, we ask you to accept it, regarding it as symbolical of the Truth, that Tn Hiiri thol knlk . ?...?< , vuui untu tuu i\*;y, There is no mystery. Young ladies?as students, you have our best wishes, for the highest atlainments, and when you leave your Almamater to enter life's walks, and assume its responsibilities, we trust that your i pathway shall be made bright, not , only by the Orb of day, but that you will invito into it, the rich warm beams of the Son of Right" eousness,and having them indwelling in your hearts, that you will like the moon, when in its usual < jL * - orbit, reflect tbern to others, tod that you may never by an act of your own, create, or permit, any obstacle to come between you and His divine influences. Wishing you a pleasant stay with us, and a safe return to your college 1 now turn you over to the care of your Lancaster friends. [The key handed over to President Johnson was about 16 inches long, made of wood, bronzed over, with the College colors, "old cold and garnet" appended, and Healed with carnations of old gold and crimson. Printed on each side of the key was the words "The town of Lancaster, South Carolina, May 28, 1900."] President Johnson responded to the address < f welcome in a happy : and most appropriate speech, thanking the town for the utiext peeled hospitality extended, re> coifing the key to the hearts and homes of its citizens, which he assured them would ever be treasured by fVinthrop. We regret that we have b. en disappointed in not getting his response for publication. It was promised us by one who took it down in short hand hut for some reason has failed to send it to us The young ladies spent the time in various ways and our citizens spared no pains in making them | enjoy themselves. The ladies as well as the gentlemen of the town ! were very attentive to them and . the few hours were mutual y en- j joyed, and all seemed sorry when the hour for their departure for the train arrived. As the vehicles ! were speeding the girls bark to the train their sweet voices tilled the air with hearty cheers for old Lancaster. It will lui I ,an?uulnr'u J" light to have the Wiothrop girls come again. Three Inquests Magistrate King held an inquest Saturday over the body of Angeline, wife of Lee Vaughan, col, I near Dry Creek. She worked as usual Friday, and after eating supper sat down to take a smoke. As she was lighting her pipe she fell over dead. The jury found that death resulted from heart j _ ? i muu re. On Sunday afternoon Alfred Harris, col, on the Johnson place at Rocky Mount Ferry, agsd about 40 years, was found dead in his yard where he had gone from the house only a short while before. He had been in usual health and worked the day before. Coroner Young held an inquest Monday and the jury found that he died from natural causes, this being the opinion of Dr. I'oovey, the physician conducting the post mortem examination. Magistrate Caskey wound up the inquest last Friday over the ?body of Martha Crockett, wife of Bob Crockett,col, who was found dead in bed under suspicious circum- | stances in Cedar Creek township week before last. The jury returned a verdict of death from causes unknown to them. The Eclipse The eclipse was on time Monday morning. The sky was bright and cloudless here, most auspicious for viewing the wonderful phenomenon. Though a few miles northwest of the line of the center of totality the spectacle was perhaps as beautiful, grand and awe-in spiring here as directly on the line of the center. Almost everybody was out with pieces of smoked glass and many fairly went into ecstacies over the beautiful sight, while others expressed a peculiar feeling due to the weird surroundings. The period of totality hore wan about 1| minutes. Thiee stars were visible, the evening star just above the horizon in the East, Mercury to the right of the sun and another star in the South. We do not undertake to describe the appearanco of the eclipse?it was simply grand. A notable fall in the temperature was observed. The effect on the lower animals was just as predicted: cows l??lfl lowed, chickens ought their roost, bats flew about in the air and other birds [flew into tho dense foliago of trees. V Kev C H Clyde Suspended from the Ministry The committee of three Elders appointed by Presiding Elder B js to investigate the charge of immoral conduct against Rev. C H Clyde, of Tradesville circuit has reported sustaining the charge and he has been suspended from all ministerial functions and cited to appear for trial at the ^Qext annual conference of tho M E Church South which meets ?t Chester next November. Marriage Next Wednesday Eve* ntnjf. Curds have been issued to the marriage of Miss Helen Emma Connors, one of Lancaster's most esteemed and loveable young ladies, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T Connors, to Mr. Junius Norwood Spann, a prominent young man of4Columbia, on Wednesday evening, Juno 6th ut 0 o'clock, Christ Church, Lancaster, S C. Children's fay. Sunday will be observed -as children's day at the Methodist church. In the morning there will be a special sermon to the children and the pastor requests that the children come early and take x i e - me ironi seats. The exercises bv the children will take place at night, and not in the morning as previously announced. Come promptly at 8 o'clock. Dost Ten Dollars but It Got Into Honest Hands Mr James Blackmon, of Primus section, lost ten dollars here last Saturday afteraoon. He never expected to see it again but it was fouud by an honest negro,1 Nathan Barnes, and he recovered his money Monday. Barnes had told that he found some money, and when Mr B, learned of it he went to Barnes' house, described his money and it was turned over to him?the identical f 10 hill he had lost. r ri mi ? t I ror i no Ledger. ! Citj on The Sand. | The eclipse of the sun was very ; perfect from this point. Mr G Trenholm Hasseltine has accepted a position with <J C McMillan of Columbia. Capt J V Welsh, .Tno W Truea* del, Col L C Hough and probably others from here will attend the Confederate Reunion at Louis-; ville. J i The National Union Council re-| cently instituted here, adopted the name of Gen J B Kershaw Coun-! i jcil, in honor of the late distinguished soldier and jurist of that name. < Her B P Reed Sy nodical Evangelist is con ducting a * series ' of meetings at the Presbyterian i church. These meetings are ? largely attended and will proha. bly continue the remainder of the ' week. Capt .1 McManus, the am- i hulating caricature of Uncle Sam, had his pocket picked, while in i Charleston attending the recent convention of the Grand Lodge 1 Knights of Pythias. This is not the first instance of history where i in Uncle Sail's pockets have been < picked, this time, i think, by an ] individual corporation. Reports i as to amount stolen and other i circumstances attending this in- 1 cident are conflicting, however, I the result is the same. < The Kershaw Hanking & Mer- i cantile Co had a fine horse killed I Friday, by a rather unusual acci- | dent. The animal while playing 1 (jfr 4 in the street reared erect ami losing its balance, suddenly fell backwards striking its head against the hard tpavement, fracturing the skull and causing death. Miss Eva fHayes has returned home from college to spend vacation. The new Baptist church is being painted, the finishing work is near completion. Mr It L Sowell of Camden, who has been quito sick the past week at the home of his father-inlaw, Mr S L Gardner, is improving. "Doc" alias C C Horton Sr, says he is in the race for Supervisor of the Dead, to a dead stand still, and promises, should an occasion require to hold free of cost inquests over all those lending their aid to his aspiring ambition. He has quite recently replenished his oratorical receptacle from the productions of the most noted stump speakers. So campaign auditors way well anticipate "Doc" to ejaculate a tor rent of magniloquent phrases in advocacy of hia claims. However, "Doc" had bis exuberant hopes to flab below par at the unkind suggestion, that the coronor ' and buzzard could only eat when ' something died. "My war record is multum in parvo," etc. Dr. B J Truesdel of this place died of heurt failure at his home Monday morning, May 28th, 1000, about 3 o'clock. Dr. Truesdel wan born at Flat Rock, Kershaw county, Fob. 4, 1843. He was a graduate of Baltimore Medical college and had practiced his profession since 1880, until recently, owing to ill health he was forced to discontinue his labors. Dr. Truesdel was u positive character, and possessed a nigh appreciation of right. Generous and kind, many poor and unfortunate ones were often beneGciaries of his skill. The Rev. Jabez Ferris of the Baptist chutch conducted the funeral ceremonies. Dr. Truesdel was a Knight of Pythias. Pull htarers: ' J Q McManus, C O Floyd, C A Hobbes, G W Jordan, J K Seegars and J Harry Foster. Mr Dick Bustle. I r or 1 ne L#etiger. ' Tank" Items. Our little neighborhood was . pleasantly surprised Thursday morning last by the arrival of a merry party of pleasure seekers, from rieath Spring, enroute for the Catawba river with a view of having a big tish feast. The trip up was pleasant the morning being tine, indicating sunshine all the way through, seemingly, as eager to reach their destination as this happy group. After arriving, they only had time to dust them? selves and look around at the beautiful scenes, when the rain began pouring in torrents, which of course made them scamper back to the vehicles for protection. There were no long faces, representing pictures of despair, but each radirnt with smiles, showing what this uncontrolable misfortune?or rather blessing?had been taken in all good nature and appreciation as it should have been. Through their kindness and unselfishness some of our t _ - * * - " young peopie were invited to join them in this pleasure, and the young ladies were driven back to n near neighbors where they were entertained. The gentlemen, prefering camp life, spent the night in a residence recently vacated by Dne of our "Tank" bachelors, and the following morning the young ladies were driven to their pla^e af rendezvous, and the traps having done their duty in catching lish the night before, quite a supply wa? brought in and a delightful pot of soup was made?well -*"?011? - - - m filled with canned vegetables, etc. There was an abundance of nicely fried carp and with this and the 1 many other nice things, from the bountifully filled baskets, quite an excellent dinner was served All expressed themselves of hav~ ing enjoyed the trip, oven if it did rain, and our young people, who were present, will ever remember the last pleasant days spent in the old 4'Blake house." Quite a nice rain fell last eve ning, refreshing all green life, considerably?save one which begins with a capital, and nothing will revive this drooping plant but smiles from a "little fairy" who absented herself some time since. The fruit is ripening rapidly and our appetites are sharpening already, for a good feast. We are glad to have friend. Miss Maggie Ragsdale in "Tank" again, and hope she may honor us with her presence for quite a long while. Resident. May 25, 1000. Primus Alliance Reorganized. On last Saturday we left Lan caster about 9:30 a ni. and in company with Mr. J E Black toon we drove to Brother J R Knight's and after a sumptuous diuner which wo enjoyed to the full, we drove down to Rich Hill school house where several alliancemen were assembled for the purposo of reorganizing Primus Sub-Alliance and wo are glad to state the organization was soon effected. The officers are President J R Knight, vice-president JAP Blackmon, Secry and Treasurer J J Reeves. The other officers will be elected at the next meeting which will be on the second Saturday in June at 4 o'clock p m. J F Nisbet, lecturer. W" 1 lave you forgotten to day your subscription to ledger! ouuki IU* \M 1 H S LiRDOKR Announcements. FOR SOLICITOR I hfreby announce myself a candl- , date for Holicltor of ihe Hixth Circuit, auhject to the rulea governing the Democratic Primary. W. C. KG UGH <V70 I hereby annouuce mj-aelf a candid rte for tlie office of Holicitor of tlie Hixth Judicial < ircuit, pledging my*?l' to abide the reault of the democratic primary olection, and faithfully | to diacharue the dutlea of aaid office in the event of my election. THOS F. VcDOW. FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENs IATIVE* i I am a candidate for the Legislature, i subject to rules (\f Democratic Primary | J HARRY FOSTER. w. rue many friends of J N Estrldge respectfully announce his name for i reflection for the House of He pre < sentativesof Lancaster county, and i will abide by the result ofthe primary , election. MANY VOTERS. ur. I I am a candidate for the House of i Representatives subject to kthe Demo- < cratic primary. i J W HAMEL <v? 1 I am a candidate for reflection to the LeKislalure. I will abide the result of the democratic primary eiec- , tlon. ' T Y WILLIAMS. FOR CLERK OF COURT. The many friends of Mr. Joseph F 1 Gregory hereby announce him as a 1 candidate for the oftlce of Clerk of ' the Court, subject to 'he result of tlie Democratic Primary, MANY FRIENDS. 1 tiruu - 1-1-i. - - - - - 1 tt mi n inKu a? use or appreciation of pant considerations and tokens of 1 kindnea* and with a deep feeling of 1 gratitude for the name, I t>eg to an* uounce myself a candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of Court for Zrancaater County, at the approach- < ing primary, subject to the rule* of < the Democratic primary. I W 8 L PORTER >t >" n? n ii xiu i FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce my eel f an a candidate for the office of Hherlff of Lancaster county, pledging myself to abide the rulee of the Democratic primary. J C. 80WELL. ws I hereby announce myself a candidate foi rtherifT. subject to the rules of Democratic party. JAA/ES S WILSON w. The many friends ol ('apt John P Hunter hereby announce him as a candidate for the office of effierifT, subject to the result of the democratic primary. Mr Hunter's flue record aa Hherifl in the past is a snfflcient guarantee of what his future administration will he in case of his election. MANY VOTERS. FOR COUNTY TREASURER, T am a candidate for re-election to the office of County Tre&wurer W 0 CAUTHEN. FOR OOUNlY AUDI I OR. I hereby announce myself ana can didate for tire office of County Auditor and pledge myself to abide th? re*uit of the Democratic primary EC CROXTON. U73 ? I reppectfully announce my candidacy for ttie oflice of county Auditor, suly'ect to the rule* of the Democratic primary. L J PERRY. "JTJ Mr JKaitor:?KeaM/.lng the valuable services rendered during his term of office. tbe neatness and correctness of his work, and knowing him to be well qualified for tiic position, please Hiinounce the name of Jno A t'ook for re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject to tbe rules govern^ iug the primary. MANY FRIENDS. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION At ti e solicitation of a few friends I announce myself a candidate for the office of Huperinteodenf of Education. R BAXTER BLACK VON. The many friends of Mr. Ernest B ackmon, hereby announce him as a candidate for (he office of County Hu|>erintendeut of Education, subject to result of Democratic Primary. UK) To the Voters of Lancaster Cbunty: With many thanks foi past favors, and at the solicitation of friends, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Kuperlnfendent of Edu-ation, subject to the rules governing the Democratic prlt mary; and, ii' elected my time and energies areyours for the best interests _/ I * ui euucation. J E BLACKMON. /7J Mr Editor:?Please announce the same of PROF A C HOWELL as a candidate -for lite office of County Superintendent of Education, subjact to the rules governing the Democrado primary. If elected, we pledge him to discharge the duties of the office to (he best interest of education. MANY FRIENDS FOR SUPERVISOR The many friends of Mr. R H Happ announce him him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the . rules of the Democrat ic Primary. MANY FRIENDS. UK The friends of W Q Can key, announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor. Mr Cfcskev will abide ?h#? result of the Democratic primary alec* ions. e/fo At the earliest solicitation of many friends, I hereby announce myself as k candidate for re-election to the office if County'Hupervis- r, subject to the result of the democratic primary. M 0 GARDNER FOR CORONER. The many frrends ofCCHorton. Sr.. announce him for the office of Coroner, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. w I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner and pledge myself to abide flie result of the lemocratic primary election. J E 81KWMAN The friends of D N MACKEY announce him as a candidate for the oflice of Coroner, and pledge him to ihide the result of the democratic prlmary. MAW pot OM rv. * r m Ufl. C4P? I hereby announce tnynVlf a eandilate for re-election to the ofnoe of Coroner, and pledge myrelt to abide the reeult of the primary. R. YOITNQ