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THE LEDGER.1 THMLO# S. CAR! EH. EDITOR AND MANAliKK. SSl'UD \vr.l?NV>PA Y A N 1> SA11 K1?AY SUBSCRIPTION j. .vi rK" YK.\K SATURDAY, JI NK llill, 1904. A N< grco's Lucky Deal. The now? comes from Asbeville that Charles Collins, the negro whose little homesteud of 6 acres occupied the heart of tho Vunderbilt estate, has at last been tempted to trunsfer his property to the lord^of Riltmore for "a fancy consideration." Ten or twelve years ago it will bo remembered, Collins got wide newspaper notoriety by reason 1 e - - * " oi niB reiueal to selI Yaniterbilt bis little farm, and all this time bo has been living quietly in the centoi of the big park-life estate, going to aud from his buck stand on the court bouse square over the magnificent macadam, flower lined driveways of ''Biltmnre Farm.'' For a time the Vander hilt iKrimla rniinn-n.l n ? V.W UIVll WI1VIJ*, but tbo old negro simply replied with u quaint humor, that ho had found 'Maise Vanderbilt a mighty good neighbah," who "nebbor boddered me none,'' and did not caro to move. At length the offer ceased, and i'? lb buicl Collinj began to ?bow a disposition to come to terms. Vanderbilt, perhaps, nettled by the old darkey's stubbornness, is said to have shown a disposition to keep the unwelcome freeholder on anxious seat, his agents telling the old man that Mr.Vanderbilt, found him to ho a pretty good neighbor and now was contented to let him spend bis days inside 4U~ u:u - nmi iMiiiuuru uncs. in tlio last few years thcro wuh 110 talk of a transfer l?y the Vandcrbilt inter est. Whether by design or not, Collins recently rented his acres to a negro family who were anything but desirable neighbors. ( The immediate effect was to reawaken interest in the purchase of the traot by the master of BilU more Collins was approached again, and he is believed to have got his price."In addition to the fancy figure, he imposed other conditions that go to show his thrifty [ nature. Mr. Vanderbilt bound himsolf to build for tho old darkey a comfortable cottage elsowhere and keep the same in repair during the life of its occupant. There is ulso gossip of a pension and more or less luxuiious perquisites. , Texas Populists Favor Tom Wat- i son. < Dallas, Tex., .June D.?Popu- * lists from sixteen congressional 1 districts held their State convon- ' tion today for the election of four ' delegates at large and as many ! t il - ? ' auoi iiau'i io uiu national convention of that party at Springfield, ' in. 1 Delegates were instructed to vote as a unit for nominees hut for no one except an old lino Populist. Nearly all individual . members ef the dolegates at large favor Tom Watson of Georgia as , hoad of the t?cket. On tho Inside. f Gaffney Ledger. 11 Replying to our inquiry as to 1 what is getting into our people c that canses so much crime, The Columbia State says "about a fen- 11 million half pints of whiskey an- T nually's or words to that clTect. As our general friond, Sam Sar ! ^ att would say: That's a fact!'"Lj Wo hadon't thought of it in that light. ; Persona! Biiiicoity. M ix>r>. John Mobley and W. 1 lv?\d Kvuns Meet. A Whip Tjst'd by Mr Mobley, But Both Were Separated.? Cause c:f the How. Columbia Record, Dili inst. There was a personal difticuity this; ttinminrv 117 1 u>v>?>ug ueitrcv'U xu.1. H Boyd Evans and Mr. John Mobloy on Law Range that attracted considerable notice. Very few saw tho beginning of the fight, and hose who did separated them at once, so that beyond a few blows neither was seriously injured. Both are candidates for tho office of railroad commissioner and the difficulty was caused by politics. Sheriff Coleman, on hearing of tho row, at once put both men under a peaco bond and no further trouble is anticipated. Those who saw the fight state that Mr. Mobley upon meeting Mr. Evans demanded certain pa pers that affected himself. Upon either a denial or refusal, witnes el could not say positively which Mr. Mohley, who had i whip in his hand wrapped in a piece of paper, uncovered the whip and struck Mr. Evans across the faco. The two then exchanged several blows, and then a* stated above, were separated. Accompanying Mr. John Mobley was Ins cousin, Mr. F. M. Mohley. There were statements made that a pistol had been produced, but both the Mobleys deny this. Mr. Evans when seen this morning stated that the attack was unexpected and that politics was at the bottom of it. Mr. Mohley says that statement is correct but that ho considered that his character had beeu attacked in statements made by Evans. nni'tine Koun wovu |>u> kivu IIIIIU IICCU [UUL'l'U under a peace bond and both have been summoned to appear in police court tomorrow morning when the cuuso-of the adiole matter will come out. Negro With Blazed Face. Columbia. Recor 1: There is a colored girl about two months old on P. (J. Smith's Bailoy place, in Newberry county, that is a genuine curiosity. Its parents are both black?the father decidedly so. The child has a white spot in its forehoad just in the front hair that is perfectly white, larger round than a silver dollar?the hair and skin there both being ivllll A Kprtm Ullo u:4 ? .. ?.a a v/111 tuio iuiiuu v>imc spot a whiro streak an inch wide sxtends along tho centre of" the nose, down across the lips, chin, diest, stomach ? in fact as far as the trunk extends. This white nark does not fudo gradually into he black, bill is as clear and disinct as if made with a brush of white paint. Both arms of tho :hild from elbow to shoulder are >erfeclly white. Tho child is leslrbly and strong Liberty Bell at St. Louis. St. Louis, dune8.?The historic liberty Bell arrived from I'hilalelphia today, accompanied by VI ay or Weaver and other I'hilalclphia officials. It v.'a a greeted it tho World's Fair grounds by >0,000 school children, for whom i holiday had been proclaimed by dayor Wells. Tho boll was es- ( ortcd to the grounds on a special- | y prepared float and by an im ! lenso parade of military and eitiens. Dominic 1. Murphy, an editor, as been appointed secretary of j ;o Panama canal commission. i f m ^ m 1 h Subscribe to The Ledger . Record Breaking Pigeon Fligb. Columbiu State, Juno 5: Dr. K on ill 11 released a number ol homing pigeons from tho stale bouse grounds Sunday morning Thoy were sent to him by a faneiei s' eluh in lVuaiitn??r... ? ?.( ... .. ..UUU.^VUll, ??l?l tbe object was te make a record in pigeon flying. Yesterday Dr. Kendall received a telegram from Mr. W. S. Dismer, secretary of the club, saying: "llest speed tor 400 uiilos we have evoi made." The pigeous were re. leased at 5.25 in the morning and the first to arrive in Wasliingtot got there at 2.40 p. m., of tin same day. This is another illustration of the swiftness and dura tion of these birds?400 miles ir 9 hours and 55 minutes. Br dee to Let. I will let to the lowest respor sible bidder on TueRda}*, Jum 21, 1904, at 10 o'clock, a. m. the contract to build a no1*' bndg< across the cree?c, one mile wes of Kershaw, near Wesley 11 or ton's. L. J. Perry, County Supervisor. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOit lOISURESS. ' I am a candidate for Congre.-s froii the Fifth Congressional District, sub* jeet to t he result of the Democratic primary election. T. Y WILLI A V S. HOIHE OF RKl'ltEPliN 1'aTIVE , I nnnouuee myself a candidate foi re-election totne Hcupt of Representatives. sul.ject to the rules o' tin tirimiirv o w ror rs [announce ni>solfa candidate for the House of Representative, snljc-ct to the rules of the Democratic party. J. W. HAMI'L. I announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. HARRY FOSTER. FOR SHERIFF. We announce the name of John l*. Hunter as a candidate for r?t election to the olliee of Sheriff, subject to the approval oi the Democratic voters in the primary election. Mr Hunter needs no introduction at nnr hinds, f.s hisptsl record is eminently sufficient to convince any oue that lie' is in every respect well titled for the Hheiiff's office. A more loyal man to his friends and country than John R Hunter never live i He is ever ready and willing, under any circumstances, Ro do his duty without fear or favor, aud, at the same time, with kindness and discretion FRIENDS KUK C 1/liKK OF COURT. Tlio many friends of L M. CLY RURN announce liini as a candidate for Clerk of C-airt We pledge him to abide tlie result of lite Democratic pri mary. Having been appointed to serve out the unexpired term of the late W. S. L. Porter, ih Clerk of ? omt I h-ieby announce myself a candidate f-r haul offic subject to tlie rules governing tbe Democratic primary. j. F GREGORY. FOR COUNTY SUPKKINIEN DENT OF EDUCATION. 'lo the Voters of Lancaster County. With muny thanks for past lionois ami earnest solicitations for future support, I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Hupe< intendeut of Edu.-a:ion subject to tlie rules governing ilie Democratic primary. A. C. HOWELL FOR AUDITOR. To t lie voters of Lancaster County* Appreciating past favois I hereby announce myself n candidate for reelection to ttie < fflec of County Auditor, su> ject to the rules of ilv? Demo cratic primary. .JOHN A.100K. I hereby announce myself a eandK date tor Auditor of I.ancasler county, and pledge myself to abide tbe result of tlie Democratic primarv. Respectfully, H II.MORTON. I announce myself a candidate for Auditor of Lancaster County, subject to tlie rules and requirements of the Democratic primarv. J WYLIE PORTER FOR TUKAHUKER. Thanking the people of Lancaster [ ounty for their liberal support ill the past, I hereby announce tnvself a eiindld .te for election to tlie office of Treasurer, subject to t'je result of the Democratic prim irv W C.CAUTHEN FOR Hi."PKUVISOR. * H'ith many thanks f?>i nnst favors, iii?1 tit the Holn nation of my friends# f hereby announce myself a candidate or re-electh.? to theclTDe of County Supervisor, subject to tiie rules of the Democratic primary. L.) PERRY A WORI i .Is what we are I 4- ?? ? ? ? ? ' j nui ? (iiiu mir ai interest of evei ; giving liim or ii money. No qn approve ol sucl five advertisen i and at. 1?2the nonsensical to I will say that \ enough to live and it will he I) that we will in; ot our eompetit , which can not Hem ember o of shoes, which tup n g nc e Every pair gi solid leather e< pair prove to tl a new pair. - T the Douglas lii bald-headed ea he soars. Our hoard, like son SPECIL DRIVE For the eash we want to ma 1 # _ iiuu tinivcs, '6x> reduced prices written guaran Bros Clothing', Everybody knc clothing, and t will come and: see that we ha^ large majority, everything you of all kinds and Thanking all theY will avail arc ottering. -liA li 13 TO T KN0C1 striving for ' im is (1) he I j *y customer ter the lowe lotations or ti, as we hav tents; pt iciii value they ? Ik to the i v'e have to on, hilt heat tacked Im 3 ?ke vou you tors and he con trove ur Godmaii i are two of IEST LINE laranteed t> muter and d he contrary Here is hare le, for everj gle takes th slioes are ce ic here who BN WINTE we will ^e'1 It" a clean friends tak before they i tee with evi guarantee! >ws that we he fact, we f LAAU KJ 111 i yv hud the Notion de] i may desire I prices to n . for their p themselves Y infe Lanca: i'l <; i . .? HE PUBL.IC. . (OUT m to tlow? ?U com net ~ ? and to oromote the < that patonizes us, by 8) ju ices for the least prices, for we do not e seen so nmcli decepgyou so much the yard daitii. We don't utter iitelligeiit people, but have a little profit io mimi this one fact, nmesty and integrity, prices lower than any tat we say are facts, rted. 1 1\ ^ " una Lrrew-oeioy line :S ON EARTH o be solid leather sole, oubletip toe and if any we will freely give you lly any use to mention r body knows the old e the cake wherever iw leather and no paste pretend to sell shoes. R WEIGHT CLOTHING I any suit at cost, as sweep before the fall e advantage of these are sold. We give a ery suit ot Strouse & 1 to fade nor shrink, i are overstocked on reely admit, but if they stock, they will readily clothing trade by a mrtinent complete and ! wo Have. Groceries leet the lowest huYer. atronage and hoping of the low prices we our? to serve, an ~ >TER S. C.