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THE LEDGER. t'huriow E. ..arte; EDITOR AND MANAGER WKDKKSDAY AI'MI. :?U, 11)02. | For The Ledger. , The Lancaster Chapter. One year has elapsed since the organization of the Lancaster Chapter. Our work has been encouraging and discouraging. Vet a brightness looming in the dis tanco beckons us to the acme of our hopes and wishes. Our work requires earnest, intelligent uud loving consideration to perpetuate forever the events of the silent, hallowed past, and our little band of workers propose to glean the truth of the history of the grand struggle made by the Confederate heroes of Lancaster County, which has seemingly been effaced by the footprints of timo. Thisour unconquerable hope belongs to au almost intangible memory, and we, us custodians of the records, will make clear these untarnished and g'orions deeds forever. Our's is not holiday work, and it is too strong an opportunity for much pleasantry, no one woman can do this work. She cannot attain to the completeness of this labor in her County's cause, and being two extensive for the hands of a few to accomplish the best results, we become mutually dependent upon each other for its perfection. Lancaster County is replete with facts and the most cumulative evidence of unquestionable authority. These evidences should make our hearts rejoice, inasmuch as they silence all save the truth. History depicts events as they were maee and not as individuals would have them be. "Truth crushed t<> earth will rise again. The eteruul yeais of Clod are her's But erior wounded writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers " As the Confederate soldiers were imbued with ?????;.? m. ...? ... spirution to tight aide by side for a common eause, (frem the least unto the greatest,) so should these Daughters work with unshaken fidelity to preserve untarnished the fame of the glorious dead; a unity of purpese should pervade the sanctity of the atmosphere whicn encircles their effort* to briDg to light the almost forgotten but immortal deeds, and bind them together 44with books of teel." At one time Chapters were but in embryo in our State. The first meeting for State Chapters was held at Abbeville, and there were only eight members present; since then, almost every county in the State is represented, some counties having two Chap tors?but where there are two Chapters they often work harmoniously on the same line of work. The work of Chapters is optional, as they can follow tboir inclina tions in a great measure. County Chapters report t > State Chapters, State Chapters to a national head, so these organizations are a methodical whole, where the branches are dependent upon each other. BeforoChapters came into existence. Memorial Association* worn (very soon after tho war) used as a feature to perpetuate the menw ories of the Confederate dead, hut for the annual observance of Memorial exercises each anniversary, the members have no special line of work. Some associations erected monuments to their county's heroes ? some placed small tablets to mark the graves. Now Chapters have taken up this work, although memorial exercises are observed on the 10th of May as they have always been, I rexcept that they are under the an Hp ices ot Chapters. There were i never more than seven or eight members of the Memorial associ- s jation of ham-aster, no fee was ex- \ acted for memnership, ami but ( for the usual observances of Memorial du\ no work was required < of its members. I bis Association ] requested that it should bo re- 1 ceived into the Lancaster Chapter in the first month of it* organization with which it was unanimously consolidated by more than a three fourths vote according to Parliamentary rules, and it being moved and s< tended,that its funds be used as a nucleus foi the Monument fund for whi.li the Chapter was working. The community considers memorial cxt rcit-cs a thing of personal interest, and the old come ter) as hallowed ground, it is God's acre when* :o-t the ashes of on: dearest ic.d, and in unit \ ; must we ever i tV. r there the simple annual tribute in memory of , these Confedeiate heroes. It gives u'i an incentive to work, when we remember how faithful and patriotically they stood for , our "Sunny South" as long as there was hope for the cause?to tlusa voiceless heroes no one would refuse to erect a monument. This grand work has been under taken bv the Lancaster Chapter ^ who wish to perpetuate their impel ishuhle deeds of valor?to carve the name of every soldior who represented Lancaster County upon it, without money and without price a record sacred to their immolation upon the altar of their country. Historian. j For The Ledger. VAN WYCK ITEMS. The weather has been all the farmers could wish for planting and tha crop is about pitched. Small grain is making a little show hut the crop will ho light. The health < f the community is generally good. However, there have heen a few cases of pneumonia and one }\- two deaths. Mr. Robinson in Indian Land, near Osceola died Sunday and was Imricd at lieiair Cemetory on Monday. Joe Tillman, an old colored man died Tuesday. Me had heen in Lancaster Jail from some time in December until - the March term of Count when he was liberated on bond for his appearance at the June term of court. He has heen called to a higher cou' t and when the great judgment will take place, his accusers will hard-, ly appear in his pioseeution. His incarceration in Lancaster jail was generally said to be unjust by those who knew the circumstances connected with the crime for which he was accused. His punishment, whether just or unjust was severe, as we have no doubt that lying iu jail gave him his deatli blow, and it may he his blood will lie required nt some one's hands. Van Wyek Democratic Olub met, as announced, on last Satur day afternoon ami reorganized. I ,1. M. Voder, was elected presi- < dent. Prof T. K. Thompson,Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. S. II. .< E/./.ell, Executive member. The j. delegates to the County Cenven i tion are Dr. S. H. E/./.ell, E. E. Ferguson and \V. L. Sistar. i Cedar Camp W. O. W. met in t regular meeting Saturday after- t noon, hut was not largely attend- | ed as the most of its members are j | farmers and were verp busy on i their farms. Mr. tfohn (i. Tillman and his ( friend Mr. Kimhreli of Pleasant < Valley visited friends and attend | ed Van NVycU Church last Sun- . ! day. j c Mr. W. (). Nishot and wife of I Ohurlotto ti-itcd his mother at i i ludiun Kerry last Saturday and , I Sunday. Prof. Thompson of N un Wyck >?liool ami a number of his pubis attended the Commencement if Waxnaw Institute last week Prof. Thompson's school will lose next week with sonic appro l?riule exereies. Hois busy now training his pupils for this occasion. Clyde E. \ <>dor hn? gone to Oglcsby, ola., where lie has been ; installed as Railroad agent. Fishermen have not frightened ! the^tinnv tribe of Twelve Mile I creek and Catawlia River much within tbo last week. All that have been feasting on lish had to use imported ones. A few of our j cople are talking of Inking in the Catawba Falls picnic Saturday. The little Jndhcmay not he there, hut he wih he prcnchuig Prophipition all the same. OPT1MMS. Julius Cibbs Hanged. i The First Legal Execution In Florence County. ?Nervous on the Scaffold, but did not Break Down. Special to News and Courier i Florence, April 25.? Julius ' Uibbs, the negro who, on March j 5,committed an assualt upon Mrs. | Daisy Leo liaynos, wife of Mr A. | H. Haynes, a well known farmer ! living near ILyman, this county, : ] and who was tried at a special term of the Court of Sessions, held t March J?I, and found guilty of < rape,has paid the penalty for his terrible crime. 1 \ This is the first legal execution . i ' ever held in the county. There were several hundred white people and two hundred or more negroes who stood outside, hopiog J to get a glimpse of (iibbs as he ascended the scaffold. Insido the enclosure only those allowed by law and the military guards were admitted. Everything being in readiness, at 10 o'clock the sheriff and his deputies enter ad the jail and informed Gibbs Lhat the hour of his execution was it hand. Gibbes was still kneeling in prayer, as he hud been all the morning, for he had slept little luring last night and ate hardly anything for breakfast. Dr. 1 (iregg felt his pulse and it was <, then 10.S. After preparing him for the execution he was released < from his prison chains and lliev, cell door vas swung open and 1 Deputy Sheriff Ilarroll l?:d him ^ tluwn from his cell, which was in ' the upper tier. The exit was 1 made through the back door of the jail and at 10:15 he began to 1 mount the scaffold steps. Gibbes ( was so weak that he tripped and j* wou'd have fallen had not thej deputy supported him. Arriving on the sen (Told Gihbes c aecasionally swayed a little f tom i mo side to tho other. t He was then asked if he had f mythiug to say. In almost an in- ^ uidible tone ho murmured. "Tell G uy people to meet me in Heaven." t He then turned his eyes upward c is if he was prepared to meet his fate. 1 The death warrant was read to lim by Sheriff Hurch in a low f! voice. During tho reading Gibbes v >tood quiet. ''Goodbye, . Julius" r taip the sheriff, "I hope you have t liado your peace with God. ( Gibbes then closed his eyes as . J t f in prayer for a moment and j hen in a strong, clear voice told t he sheriff. "Good-live! Gnnrl. i >yc!*' Deputy Sheriff Harrcll ^ >onnd his ankles and wrists and * idjusted the rope aoout his neck. j As the hlnck cap was pulled t >ver his face (jihbes murmured, ? 4()h, Lord; Oh, Lather!'' Sheriff t [lurch then slowly descended the steps. As he approached the cord lonnccting the trap a perfect si- r encc prevailed. At 10.24 the slier- * IV pulled the string and (iil>hos\ j >ody shot down through space. s Springy Stock $ 0. Make it easv for von to la mother and all the children stores at small cost. Sellii Smirt\ "h~ * * inuLn?oo u 4 1??1 c <y/ uiuiv i nviJij (iinta i .a Kit i winning: the trade. ft LUCKY STREAK IN PRES Stylish and cheap to suit thrifty buyers ! The best n town, quality considered. BLACK DRESS GOODS in Brilliantine Mohair, Wo ind Storm Serge. BIG SILK PURCHASE. To be exact, 15,000 yur< )urs early. We show all the new colors, Crapo de Cheink, J: 3.000 YARDS WASH DRES5 Wo were fortunate in semiring the surplus stock of a 111 I'ercules in dots, figures and stripes Madras GingnamsStriped Organdies in new eireets. Silk Mulls?Duck an bargains and Rousing stock of Embroideries and Laces are Linens, Victoiia Lawns, Swiss Organdies, French Hatistc, F SPRING GOODS. (lo where you will you will not find finer or better tittin: which wo offer you the choice of. Our Cheviot Smuts, Onssiiners. For styles and prices, come to us. We have hundreds of* oil it space forbid the mention. Respect WILL1AMS-H Chesterfield's Finances Appelt Not Satisf: In (iood Shape Owing to Saie of Mas an Cmippeased Ycai 8. A. L. Stock Stevenson .Yhiskoy R<.bate Fn Resigns To the Editor of The Sin Special to The State. The report of the Mann Cberaw, April 24. ?Mr \V. F. ing make it appear as f I Stevenson has just returned from ; -ed myself satisfied with i trip north. Mo closed up his j Tillman's ex pi-mat ion of t lusiness with the 8eaboard Air i.,.,. i u; i , i . . . . , , . Key reflate.-. I flitt nor. so Line railway and resigned Ins at-! . torneyHliip for the ioa.1, nm! In, nor nm 1 esignalhm was accepted. ' I . Ul1' mY reasons in t: dso sol 1 for Chesterfield her boo issue of my paper. Sjnat' 'hares of common stock in S. A. : man made an elaborate ni L. foi lo,(>2.), which puts the ono of the (pie>tioi)$ 'e' :ountv where she can pay cash , , ... e , ' that subpart, ami tui lied or everything for about two . (rears without leaving any tax for um' s,l'^: " ucccssar icxt year if she so doniroH. Thin to answer these <>(h?.f ...m. ? - * *!? *?" 8 considered a lino deal for the this subject?" J\? whicl ounty. She gave bonds for stuck plied 44I do not think si n the U. and K. read and when t|u, ! ,ii(| ni)t Blcon he consolidation was made she . . , , . -ot S. A. I, stock for the C. and lh,lt ?!' {, stock and now has sold that satisfied me, for it did n< or cash, while the road pays the liespectfn lounty in taxes $500 a year more Louis A han the interest the county pays Manning, S. ., April 5 in the bonds. J < ??<?- Hirr Contract for Buildini "lfc ** 's\V I House A warded. Of Virginia is a breeding | Florence, April 24.-Cc ;round of MaLria germs. So is . Wilkins,of this city, will ow, wet or marshy ground every- new graded school building vhere. These germs cause weak. ' nettsville, the gift lof Mi less, chills and fever, aches in the ' .. ,. . , 4| ' . , ' . . worth, a well-to-do north >ones and muscles, and may in- . luce dangerous maladies. But i contract is for ilectric Bitters never fail to des- ' the building is t?? be nu roy them and cure mularial troub ! every detail including a hi es. They will surely prevent ; itoriuin. \fphoid. 44 Wo tried manv reme- I ^ | .<^ lies for Malaria and Stomach and ; Educate Your itoiveia wan ci Jver trouVies," writes John j SaoSWtoSSSwSS Charleston, of Byosville, (_)., "hut i lever found anything as good as / 1 4-3* Clectric Bitters." Try them. Only > VTO L"* 111*1 \ LANCASTER MARIIL ion. j TV I > Chronic Constipation Cured. uRANUE Wl The most important discovery of j K (.<)I)(, w , ccent years is the positive remedy ; or constipation. Cascarcts Candy ??. K a. S} ft fJ " Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu- ks , J V'iV V & $ v ne tablets stamped C. C. C. Never " ''v " ** * * " old in bulk. Druggists, ioc. LANCA3TEB, 1 * \ f ?! Complete. PRICES LOW!: IGHFS CO U II JL-J kJ W \y r , iy.n 1''he father, the can be clothed at our ig for cash Ave are fc we are doing and S GOODS. selected and undoubtedly the cheapest stock ol Albatross, WV.mI Cheviot, Whip Cord Is of the choices. If you need n silk see upanose and plain TaffeUa, Liberty Foulards* i GOODS. anufacturer below cost of making. French ?all shades. Uatisto Lawns and Satin d Canvas Suitings. Our White Goods for you thrifty buyers ! White India 'crslan Lawn and English Long Cloth. r clothing at anything like the pi ices at Hlue Diagonals. Clav Worsted Sm*rr?s nn<l ir bargains, time and fully, IUGHES CO. ^ Han 4il enffbred the tortures of the damned ids. with protruding pilea brought on by constipation with which I was aflliotrd for twenty years. I ran across your CASCAR1STS in the town of Newell, la., and never found anything to equal them. To-day I am entirely tree from 1 piles and feel like a new man." ill?' meet C H" KElTZ- 1411 Jones St., Sioux City, la. Sc'ldlr ml CATHARTIC .lie wliis(>Xl' U" ^I^^^^TWAOEMASItfftawriWt^^^^^ ....,, Pleasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Good. Do >1' ! li! Good, Novor Sickon. Weaken, or Gripe, 10c, Sbc.SOc. ... CURE CONSTIPATION. ... ISS't Ct Id Oterllnc li.m.d, Coapu,, tV.lr.ro, Hon4r?.l, N.w York. 311 1 i , r t?? un Tft ?AO Hold and guaranteed by all drug I 1-1 , >> RU* I U-BAU gists to CUKE Tobacco Habit. 4ip?k Tif~ TTZA CMLESTO? EOTfl l>yj Ti e Mtulh ('itioliim dt Georf?i i Kxj tiiMnii Kitiuoad umiouiiceM the fols i?i'0 tno ; lowing nw round trip ralea to ( httrl.mutionti ??"?;?. H.C., account or th* 8..uih I ( aiotina 1 nter ^t te and Went Indian M. | j<,x|>o?ntOf>. 'rickets on sale at uli c.()ii|,oi? Mlalionn. Excellent passeu^ illy. ?er service performed. Fee that your i,pClt tickets r at) via the 8. C. & G H K. V lOAO FltOM A* B C11, 11)02. West ville $ 0 55 $ 4 80 $8 50 _ Kershaw 0 80 4 95 3 65 <, , , iiealh Springs 7 00 5 20 365 v school Enucafter 7 00 5 00 3 70 < at awha Junction <8 20 (5 00 400 Roefc Hill 8 05 G 35 4 20 mtrcator T!rzah K 95 6 60 440 inn catoi Y.,rkvu|y 2.-, 6 8q 4 5)> build the Sharon 9 55 7 ?:0 4 65 ,, Hicki ry G ove 9 85 7 25 4 80 * at lien- Hmyrna 10 10 7 40 4?o ? Ropk. Biaokahurg 10 45 7 65 5 05 ( Jatl'iieyh 10 70 7 95 6 25 Rt n lady. KurU-a Jo 85 8 45 515 nnn 1 .Shelby 11 05 8 10 5 30 OUU and 1 j^ttimore 11 35 9 05 555 >dern in ! Moorsboro 11 SS 9 20 655 i Henrietta 11 95 9 35 5 60 irgoaud- Forest City 12 lo 9 ?5 580 ItutherforolOM 12 40 9 10 690 Thermal City 13 to 10 30 6 10 Marion 11 36 10 90 6 65 nscnret*. ( oi.tlM N A: Tn-l-e.* to it- Haiti i.ally on forever. t com-noncing iM?>v 3ihh. l9ol. until undmone,. wUn,t M)| H?u| limit .1 one Or-i. 1902 Coi.OMn It; 1 I'-kf-Hto h hoIiI ilttik ? c nin em-it g Nov. 3tMi, 11M)1, until ! jo:-' i. i- oiling M <> His'. 1902; final P 1 :t?i i* < ilb.i m in iMtditinii to dale of ^ .-a t; <X'i t tha ti ?? inn; sir utd in i.o <i Mri il .J tine 3; il. 1902 i mi.i'.mn < : I'eK-'s i?> ie old un -ni/C 1 'l 'nl\vk, ami I nr-'lnys of tnoli w- nunnioiii-iiig J)eo 3ii|, 1991 p . ' ' 0 (Kit i a'i'l i < 1. ?1 i g May 29(h, 1 11CCS. 1902 lli'K' lit M?\i i iiio H iii ml g illliiu i<i tin o ?... i r i. v.-. i.? , ... . V .? rt ^rv l! *'.l I If H- ' I! I \< I. ? ;i*t? f/pt'itl ICSli J" J I li H SHAW, '5. | Uf'iu'inl Prtt^eriger A genu f .