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THE - LEDGER. Thurlow S. Carter, EDITOR AND MANAGER. SATURDAY KOYEMHElt 15, 1!?02. 'Will Kuiko Stock. The secretary of state baa issued u commission to the GregoryFergusou stock farm of this place, the purpose of which is to raise and sell live stock. The capital stock is to be $12,000. The corporators are to be W. T. Gregory and A. 11. F erguson, both of Lancaster. Kara mil Contents Burned The barn of Alfred Hood, col., on Col. Springs' Massey place near old Waxhaw church with its contents, corn, seed cotton, cotton seed, fodder, shucks and hay was bnrned in the early part of Tuesday night. The loss is about $5C0. The tire was of incendiary vimjt (urn luiij^cu iu jrtli. Broad ltivor Towimliip It C's Bond* Invalid. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals, on last Thursday, handed down u finding in which it holds that the $24,000 of bonds issued by Broad Itivor township, in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago railroad arc net a valid obligation against that township. This is the e**>e that Win. 13. McCaw, Esq., and lion. D. E. Finley have been lighting for a number of years past. The bonds wore issued on a vote of the people of Broad River township; but wore not paid for the reason tliut it was found that they were in violation of the constitution because $24,000 is more than 8 per cent, of the assessed value of the taxable property of Broad River township. The first suit on the bonds was brought by R. M. Morse, a citizen of Pennsylvania, who demanded A. * II - 1 ? 1 puy mhjni or uueged pusi due coupons. This was in April, 1893, and the effort of the plaintiff was to get the benefit of the validating act of 1SS8. He failed, of course, because of the presence of the constitutional defect that could not ba remedied by the general assembly.?Yorkvillo Enquirer. ?Died, on Wednesday night, Nov. 12, 1902, of pneumonia, little Tommy Davis, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray Porter, of this place. The remains were interred Thursday afternoon in the town cemetery. The parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their ore bereavement. Tha A. it. P. and the United PrMbyterians May Come Together. Bpecial To the State. Anderson, Nov. 12?ltov. .1. V. Black has returned from Gustonia, N. C., where ho has been attending the synod of the As:ociate Reformed Presbyterian church. At this meeting of the synod a committee was appointed to con fer with the synod of I lie United j Presbyterian church, which is tho organization of tho Psalm-singing Presbyterians in the northern States, with a view to effecting u union of tho two bodies. Mr. Wallace says there is a strong sentiment both north and south in faror of tho union, and he expects the consolidation to ho consummated at the next meeting of the synod. The next meeting of the A. R. P. synod will ho held next year ( at Winnsboro, in this State. , origin and circumstances point to Phil Tillman, col., as the incendiary, who was arrested by Deputy Sheriff J. F. Hunter WcdnesA... -...I i.wi?~.i :-:i Veterans Of Two Ware. Spei inI to Tho State. Lancaster, Nov. 11. ? While sauntering along Main street in quest of news \estcrduy morning your correspondent's attention was arrested by a novel but interesting spectacle. Seated upon the sill of one of the store windows, enjoying the sunshine, were two of the only three survivors of the Mexican war now living in this county, ('apt. Amos MeMunus and Mr. Aaron Adams. Youi correspondent engaged them in | conversation which was interesting and instructive. Tho third survivor in this county is Mr. Riley Clauton, aged $7. Mr. Adams is '7s and Capt. McManus is 70. All three were in the lute War Ret ween the States, an 1 Mr. Clan ton was in the Florida, or Scni'nole Indian war. They were privates in Co. G. Capt. Lc rov Secrest, of tho Palmetto regiment, commanded by Col. Pierce M. Butler, who fell on the bloody tiold of Cherebusco. There are only 20 or 25 survivors in the State and no other county in the State has as many as three. Capt. McMnnus commanded a company during the Civil war and lias been sheriff of the county and member of the leg islaturc. A Slain Barber's Will. Special to The State. Chester, Nov. Id.?lion Henderson, the colored barber whe was recently shot and killed by Policeman Wright, left a will in ti little iron safe in the rear of his shop. His uncle, Pen Martin, ol Gastonia, came here and in the presence of Cheif of Police -lor, broke the safe open, li it were found some notes and $1, 505 in eusb. His will named .1, H. Marion, Ksej , as executor, anc to his two girls he left his home and all money after hi- debt* were paid. To his two boys he left , his shop. His children arc nl under ago. His two buys, l( and 14 respectively, have taker charge of the shop and with the ilssislnni'n of ?in ol<l?>i- I.<> !>* > " ??.v running it as usual. New Law as to Penalties For Nonpayment of Taxes. [Special to The State. uenneusviiie, iNov. 13.? There is u law on tho statute books (acts of 1902, page 971) the provisions of which may not be generally known. Your correspondent has asked several officials about it and none seem to know that such an act had boen passed. The treosuier an auditor of this county were surprised to find it and say they have re ccived no notice of it from tho tux department in Columbia. Treasurer Thomas has written to other treasurers in regard to it and some of them havo replied that they know nothing of such a law. This act provides that on all taxes not paid by December 31st a pen illy of i per cent, shall be added on their tax duplicates by tho auditor and collected by tho treasurer. After February 1st an additional 1 per cent, shall be added, and after March 1st an additional 5 per cent. If tho taxes and accrued penalties are not paid by March 15th, tho treasurer shall issue hit tax execution. The officials hero say that this law will cause an endless amount of confusion in the tax depart ment. A large number of taxpayers may prefer to keep their money until March 1st and pay the additional 2 per cent., and it would be diilicult for the auditor to add the lirst penalty on all the duplicates in time for the treasurer to begin collecting before the second penally would bo due. The law was no doubt passed t.) remove the necessity for an extension of time for paying taxes, but the Marlboro treasurer and auditor think the time should he extended this year to Have the tax lepartments of the counties from i very serious tangle. It. L. F. Insisted on Being Baptized Ami When the Preacheis Would Not Officiate llo Did the Immersion Before luvited Congregation. Special to The State. _ Chesterfield, Nov. 12. ? Last ll evening 1 heard a gouiicmun from Darlington tell the following O C? sto'y: ll seems that a young man of Darlington county joined the Baptist church, but for some cause or another the pastor of the church refused to immerse him. lie made several fruitlossattempts to have the preacher perform the ceremony, but all to no avail. He then triid a negro Baptist preacher, but he would not perform the ^ ceremony either. He then do- J[ cidcd not to fool with preachers any longer, that ho would baptize himself. Accordingly he au nounccd the time und place. A largo crowd assembled to see him perform the ceremony. With much solemnity ho proceeded to go through the usual proceedings. Aftor fiuiehiug ho fell dowu into the water. He stayed under so long that some uneasy ones becaiuo anxious, but ho eventually came to the surface safe and sound as ever. Still standing in the water ho took out of his coat pocket a tlask and took a heavy pull of "76" corn. Later he climbed out, knelt upon the bank t und prayed. t Col. William Wallace Numbered i Among the Dead. F ? The State, 16th inst. Last evening about 7 o'clock i Col. William Wallace, one of Colon bia's most prominent citizens and a lifelong resident of the cap| ilal, died at his homo on Hlanding * street. Col. Wallace had reaeh> ed a ripe old age and his friends 1 had hoped to have him spared for j | some years yet. On Monday i night last, however, he suffered a i stroke of paralysis and it was oh*' > vious from the first that he could i > not live. Ho lingered surround-j oil by his loved ones until yesterday evening when the end came ^ peacefully. He passed away as if falling asleep. Col. Wallace (^ was one of the bravest men that ever wore the gray and upheld Ad the cause of the southlind. _Jlo am has been frequently described by , men who fought under him in dc*! sperato battles as a lion hearted | . . man, a man to whom bodily fear \y was an unknown quality. the ?The work on the Springstein mill is being pushed rapidly. The; u upper stories of the walls that aro jn still standing will ho taken down am as they arc not regurded as sufe. nil The tirst story will he left intact, i oc*' Much of tjio machinery will be ... . . ,i thi used again as t was not seriously , ?)0 injured. Two of the boilers may have to ho replaced. The new! dye house will not ho alongside (? the main building as formerly. It: will he across the railroad from ' the main building and will ho one! story high.? Chester Lantern. or Executor's Sale of Personal J*Property. By virtue of the power vested t?r in mo as Executor of the lute Evun Boilings, 1 will sell at his late residence on Tuesday, Decern ber 10, 190^, beginning at 9 * n'(<1nr'lr 11 m tl>n f..ll....:?.. w VVVO) ? >., IIIU IWIMMT lllj; jilt- m sonal property, to wit: g-^ All the ho< schold and kitchen furniture, farming implements, blacksmith tools, etc., of the lute 1 Evan Rollings. Also 2 mules and .'i good cows. Terms of sale: CASH. It. E. Rollings, pQ Nov. 12, '02. Executor. A ? Pay your Subscription to the Lf.DGKK and be happy. ALWAYS SOMETHING UB ENTIRE LINE OF FBLt AMD GOODS ABE NOW READ! EX AM IN 10. "Something new" is an expression that wo can apply J day in tho woek, as every new and good idea that cornea out usually t cially is it a fitting expression at this season for every season finds on than last. We hardly think you have aeon a PRETTIER line of now DRESS PATTERNS in this city than we arc SHOWING Goods been very carefully selected, cannot lie UNDERSOLD, and are bein thoroughly understands how to select your TRIMMINGS, ETC. B< the "NEW THINGS." Ji Wool Poplin, satin face< >ress Goods. ^ spuns, line kronen rlani ABLE SHADES, soft wool fabrics m Albetrosn, Cashmeres, Veiling Armours for STREET DRESSES. QfT As for S1L1 lOl-LilVkJ"" excelled. black TafTetta, Moire Valenr, f TRIMMINGS- T: vn,rrcy dress pattern in black, ecru and cream applique, pafcsmcntries, nets, braids, chantilly and escuriul laces. JACKETS est cloth, best materii JACKETS, CAPES, F out from NEW YORK m I II * WE SELL THE KIND IIUIJO" THAT GIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION. Outline for full and^vinter are beauties and the largest assortment in LANCASTER. 13 1 1^ { V A Never BEFORE have we had so many 33^ A Aivl 1. A A to"" niost every department of the store. 20c Boys' Ilats at 5c, 25c Caps at 10 and 15c, $1.00 Shirts at 50c, 5 Men's Suits at$G.00, and $5.00 Men's Suits at $2.50, $2.00 Men's Pi Pants at 75c, 25c Boys' Pants at 20c, $1.25 Shoes at 95c, $1.50 Rug Covers at 50c, 74c Brown Drills per yard 5c, 4c Brown Sheeting ut writing about these BARGAINS, but wo INSIST on your VISITIN* POSSIBLE. You don't have to buy?it's a PLEASURE to show PRICES to WIN TRADE. Cn FAIR treatment to retain it. Respectl WILLIAMS-HUG! We have a bountiful lino all sizes of RUGS. Davis & Demurest Sewi ATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Dr. E. 8. Ifc'cDOW, COUNTY OF LANCASTER, * IIY8ICIAN ftllfl SURGEON U)t In the Probate Court. CATAWBA HOUSE, wai Chas. D. Jones, Esq., Pro- p-'M bate Judge. South Side, Up Stairs. WurnLMo Mr. V.%1:? 1 ? ? Aiiva imOf in I D UU11U U? 1 til lUl'j UFF1CES said County and State, made OPEN DAY ?ANI> NIGH I t to me, to grant her letters of imioiio {)((. > ^ministration of the Estate of t ~ Ltc"'18 "f w's'Iorlor' The Best and Pur These are therefore to cite and Morlioilioc \ 1*0 monish all and singularly the .xVi t? idred and Creditors of the said /wi , S. L. Porter, deceased, that vjrtJtJ jy be and appear before me, in We keep a full line of the BEST 1 Coutt of Probate, to bo held Accuracy and Purity is our Motto and Lancaster, C. II., S. C. on the to us, is compounded by a graduate in th day of November, 1002, after Comoete line of Toilet Articles ar blication thereof, at 11 o'clock hand. We also carry Rubber Tubing the forenoon, to show cause, if per foot. y they have, why the said Ad- Packages delivered promptly to any nistration should not be grant- answered from residence on Elm Stree Givon under my hand and seal T. EUGENE FU] s 14th day of November, Anno Sept. 3, 1002. mini, 1002. Corner Main and Ch COEFINS. Illlll , o 0 o c o 0 uul'i'l 1 All pernous nrc hereby warned *L 1 t to trespass by hunting, fishing w , in any other way on the lands theundcrsigneil in Cane Creek nnJ wi? contmuo vnship. bind plantations adn each other and are ait unto complete line of CI tween three and four nnlos nthweat of the town of Lancas. burial CASKETS. Oui j. wren Tillman, L. P. Lunderburk, all sizes and qualities, froi vv. t. sistark. 0 Jno. L. Jillman, .Jr. COFFIN up to Handsome Jet. 27, 1902? lm. ?? i i?? >?i n > call nnd see us or send us yo ro to the j fortunate as to have a death , in ANCASTERJIARBLE Within the RE GRANITE WORKS, , aa r Good Work and Low Price* I |) IjUa gfe i} J J} gg gg ji|| . J. McNinch, LdllldSSl I till lancaster, s. c. ' lancaster, s. c., NEW. WINTER 0 PAB% If M Bl ? m r l-UH TUU IU Lo our st?>ie u I most any in<ls a place h?re. Kspe. r stock just a little bettor city DKKSS GOODS and in this department have g shown by a lady wlio slow we mention a few of 1 Prunella, Soliel, Camel's i, Scotch Cheviots, Ilotnetiels in all the FASHION;s, Uro ticks, Broadcloths, KS, our slock cannot he All widths guaranteed ancy stripes and Persians. Wo are showing the correct styles, newd, best workmanship in UKS, COATS, ever sent CI IT. . REAL BARGAINS in 50c Men's Hats at 25c, 0c Shirts ut 25cv $10 00 unts at $1.25, $1 00 Men's ;s at $3.50, $1.00 Table 3c. WE might go on 0 OUR STORE soon as our goods. We rely on Fully, <ES CO. ng Machines are going fast. ? All parties indebted to Elt & Crawford must come for ; (! and settle at once as these >ers must be closed up ? Lancaster Mercantile Co. -Subscribe to The Lancaster doku. $1.50 per"annum. r. i.eut..-x&zsm est None too >d for the Sick. DRUGS that money can buy. every prescription entrusted Pharmacy. id Patent Medicines always on for fountain syringes at 8^? part of the city. Night caflt NDEIiBUKK, DRUGGIST. urch Streets. ? H lil t I iMillilJi ft oooooo IS, COFFINS. in stock, to keep, a JFF1N3 and stock embraces ) the plain, cboap METALLIC cases, nr order when so unyour family. PRICES iCU of ALL. tulip b. Oct. 15, 1902.?tf.