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PUBLISHED EVERY WONESBAY MORNING. -BY - J A YNES, SHE LOR, SMITH & STECK. R. T. JAYNE?, ?Kll_ ? ,,""" (I). A. SMITH, J. W. 8HKL0R, j hm- I 1 uua- {J. A. STECK. SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER ANNUM. ADVERTISING RATES REASONABLE. Communications of a personal character charged fur na advertisements. fllJF" Obituary uotlccs and tribute? of respect, of not over ono hundred words, will bo printed freo of chargo. All ovor that numbor muBt bo paid for at tho rato of ouo cont a word. Cash to accompany nianu8oript. WALHALLA, S. C. : WIKDJVKMDAY, I?JKt:. Itt, I0OO. CHRISTMAS. And tho season of Christmas chcor bas arrived ouco moro. "Peaco on oar th, good will to mon," is tho glad refrain. Tho yoar 1000, tho last of tho eontury, is f??t drawing to a close, and with it tho uinoteenth century will bo swallowed up in tho irrovocablo past. Wo stand at onco on the threshold of a now year and a now century. Solemn and inspiring is tho thought! In tho history of our race there has never boon sn much to make lifo wortli living. As wo stand at tho parting of tho cen turies a feeling of retrospect and fore cast grows upon us. The contemplativo mind passes in review tho manifold op portunities for doing good, and regrets tho many failures to Improve them as they should liavo boon. Wo view with sacred awe the Hight of years, and real izo tho importance of being "d..igcnt in business, fervent in spirit, serving tho Lord." Many and rich aro the blessings which have crowned our lives, even though at times disappointments and alllictions soro have boen our portion. Through thom all wo havo been brought on our way to soo this glad day, and wo should rejoice I,ot us not bo wholly given up to repining or grieving over evonts be yond our control. Let us rather say that a God of love and truth ruleth over tho alTairs of men and dooth all things woll. Has a face beloved and familiar faded from view? Can tho warm grasp of tho hand bo felt no more? Has a gen tle voice been hushed to our mortal ears? Docs thc heart aeho and the tears How whoo wo recall how one short year hath wrought such great cl "inges? Ho com forted. "Peace, bo still, and know that I am God," is tho command of Him whoso holy will is the law of heaven and earth. "Tho wind is tempered to the shorn lamb," and we shall never bc afllicted abovo that wo aro ablo to bear. On this happy Christmas morning let all disconsolate como unto the fountain opened up in the house of David, whose streams aro for tho healing of the nations, for tln^> day commemorates the oponing of that fountain whoso waters Bhall never cease lo How until tho an guish of every human heart is appeased. Hut whilo sickness and sorrow havo boen tho portion of tow, health and hap piness havo boon tho lot of many. Tho lines have fallon in pleasant places and they have had a goodly heritage. It is no task for them to rejoice and give thanks. They havo but to obey tho common instincts of nature, and give vent to tho promptings of the heart. Hut this feeling should not lind expres sion in revelling and debauchery. Hut all such far away. Kejoico and be glad, if you will; but many aro thc avenuos of innocent amusement ami harmless plea sure, so that none should suffer remorse of conscience becauso sin ll otb at tho door. Kememlier tho day celebrates the anniversary of the birth of tho Saviour of mankind, and for this causo it was that tho angelic choir sang to tho shep herds among tito .hulean Hills: "Peace on earth, good will to men." And, now, to our readers and patrons, ono and all, Tm: Co UKI KR wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. How lo Cure Croup. Mr. H. (iray, who lives near Amenia, Duchess county, N. Y.,says: "Chamber lain's Cough Ko m ed y is th?! best medi cine I have ever used, lt ill a line chil dren's remedy foi croup and never fails to cure." When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after 'lie croup cough has developed, it will pre vent the attack. This should be borne in mind and a bottle of the Cough Item ed}' kept at hand ready for instant, use as soon as these, symptoms appear, For sale by .1. W. Hell. Jiidgo Fraser Dead. .lodge Thomas Hoono Fraser died at his home in .Sumter last Wednesday night altera brief illness with conges tion of the brain and spine, aged seventy five years. Ile was born in Sumter county Octobor 27? 1825, and was the eldest son ol' Capt, Hudson I,, and Mis. Hannah HootlO Fraser. He was ono of tho Judges of the old regime, being dis placed in ism hy w. o. Buchanan, a Tillmanitc. He served in tlie Legisla ture eight years, being a member of ibo Mouse which called the Secession Con vention. Ile was on the stall' of tien. J. H. Kershaw, and later served on tho Hench with him. lu IS70 he was Senator from Sumter county and mendier of the State Democratic Kxocutivo Committee, doing no little to promote tho victory of Wade Hampton. In 1878 hoi was elected Judge and served six tooti years. Ho was a member of tho Constitutional Conven tion of 1305 and Chairman of tho Com mit tee which revised that instrument. Ho was for long yours Kider in tho Pres byterian church, a godly man, and as a .Judge was regarded as faithful, careful, honest and just. Tho Best Plaster. A piece of lianne! dampened willi Chamberlain's Pain Halm and bound to the affected parts is superior to any plas tor. When troubled With lame back or pailis in tito side or chest, give il. a trial and you aro certain to bo more, than pleased with tho prompt relief which it Affords, Hain Halm also cures rheuma tism. One application gives relief. Foi salo by J. \V. Hell. Hum Worth $600.000 as a Christmas Order. Columbia, S. C., December I.V The largest orders ever given for liquor sup plies for immediate delivery are now hoing Ulled by nuire than a (lo/.Oil linns in di ff oreti t parts of Ibo United States, They arc the "Christmas goods" for the South Carolina Dispensary, which will pay $000,000 in cash when tho liquor is received. Perhaps the most remarkable order was that toa Pittsburg house for one hundred and fifty car loads of glass half pint, pint, and quart (?asks. This glass will be shipped in live trains of thirty cars each. There will also bo several train loads of liquor, aggregating two thousand two hundred bands. Tho purchasing hoard Hods Hie busi ness has expanded enormously recently, and expects the Increase to continue as bing as tho price of cotton stays up. Special Despatch to The Philadelphia Press. When you want paints, oil, glass, hat ness, dings, patent medicines or any thing else that is to eat or wear come io J. it J. S. Carter, Westminster, S. C. CHARLESTON, THE STATE'S METROPOLIS. A Superb and Enterprising City-The Masons Meet in 124th Annual Communication. It was our privilogo and pleasure to upend tho groator part of last woek iu tho city of Charleston, the occasion of our going heiug tho 124th Annual Com munication of tho Gland Lodge of tho Ancient Freo Masons of South Carolina. This historic old city has long been re garded as tho Mecca of tho Masons, aud well dues sho merit tho high ostoom in which sho is hold by tho Craft at largo. Ovor two hundred ropresontativos of subordinate lodge? assembled in tho Gram! Lodgo Templo at high noon on Tuesday, 11th instant. Thoy carno from evory section of tho State, aud, in moro ways than ono, wero an Imposing body of mon. i i ns i ney H was rapidly dispatched for tinco hours, and a recess was taken until eight o'clock iu order to accept an invitation to lay tho cornerstone of thu administration building of tho South Carolina Intor-Stato and Wost Indian Exposition. The exposition grounds aro near tho eity limit?, and splendid grounds they aro for the accommodation of such a mammoth enterprise. It is understood that thoy aro tho gift of that superb leader of ontcrpriso, Capt. F. W. Wago ner, whoso heart aud purse havo both been laid under tributo in dovotion to tho highest welfare of his city and State. Karly in the afternoon a lat go and enthu siastic crowd, estimated from 8.000 to 10,000, assembled in tho open Holds sur rounding tho site of tho now administra tion building, cagor to witness tho cere mony which marks tho first definite stop in tho work of tho exposition, which, in its far-rcachinc results, means so much not only for Charleston aud South Caro lina, but for tho whole South. ?Space forbids a full report of all tho timely and eloquent remarks of tho various speakers. Tho exorcises wuro simplo and impres sive. Tho Rev. John Kershaw, rector of St. Michael's, opened thom with a short prayer, which was followed by a pointed and strong speech by Col. F. W. Wago ner, President of tho Exposition Com pany. Mayor J, Adgor Smyth was then intro duced by Col. Wagonor and presided over the ceremonies for tho romaindor of tlie afternoon. Charleston has over rea son to bo proud of her handsome and distinguished Mayor. Governor Mcsweeney followed Mayor Smyth with a firm and brilliant address full of encouragement for thc enterprise which is lintier way. His words wore cheered loud and long. Col. W. A. llomphill, from Georgia, received a hearty wolcomo on all sidos and delighted bis hearers with tho state ment that Georgia is in full sympathy with South Carolina and Charleston. Throughout tho on Uro programme tho exercises wero full of interest and tho vast crowd nover seemed to tire for a moment. Col. Orlando Sheppard, Grand Master of the Masons of South Carolina, laid tho stono iu its proper placo with Masonic rites appropriate to tho occasion, pouring corn from tho horn of plenty and wine and oil from silver holders. Impressivo addiosscs on tho Masonic ceremonies wero delivered by Grand Master Shep) ard and Deputy Grand Master W. ll. Whitehead. In concluding his remarks Mr. Whitohoad said : Mr. Chairman: Allow mo to congratu late you on tho successful incoption of this enterpriso. Tho Masonic fraternity, which has always been tho zealous sup porters of tho arts and sciences, and whatever makes tho progress and tho good of a community, is assembled hore to-day from every quarter of this Com monwealth to share with you in tho fes tivity which this occasion so appropri ately invites. Great, and wo trust healthful and pormancnt, will bo the prosperity which will How from this undertaking. May tho city of Charles ton, taking on a now lifo through this enterprise, grow and prosper, deepening its foundation and exton ding broad its branches, bearing a precious harvest of renewed activity, material woalth and business enterprise. THE BENEDICTION. At tho conclusion of Mr. Whitehead's remarks tho closing anthem was sung. Tho Kev. William E. Th ay or, Grand Chaplain, then pronounced tho Masonic benediction, saying: "May tho blessing of Heaven rest upon us ami upon all true and faithful brethren throughout tho world; may truth and lovo prevail and every moral md social virtue cornent us." The Masons present responded in unison, "So moto it be, anion," and fol lowed this with tho signs of tho craft. THE WO lt KI NO TOOLS. The "working tools" used in tho cor nerstone ceremony wero tho property of Landmark Lodge, No. 70, A. F. M., of Charleston, and consisted of tho square, level and plumb. Tho famous I afayetto trowel, the property of the Grand Lodge, was also used. This latter was made for the use of tho Marquis do Lafayette in the laying of tho corner-stono of the DeKalb monument. Tho horn of plenty used in tho ceremony was recently pre sented to tho Grand Lodgo of South Carolina. SALUTE TO THE OQVRItNOR. As soon as tho procession roached thc exposition grounds and tho militia ^,'as drawn up about tho stand tho Lafayette Artillery marched back a short distance from the crowd ami fired a regulation salute to Gov. M. B, MeSweoney. The llotchkiss was handled in excellent stylo and the salute was given with regularity and precision. j Thus ended the impressive ceremonies of laying tho c >, nor-stono, and tho work of making ready for tho great exposition will go steadily on until December 1st, 1001, when the gates will be thrown wide open for the ingress of thousands moro. The hospitality of tho citizens of Char leston has long been proverbial, and their reputation was moro than sustained last week in the hearty welcome accorded to both the Masons and the members of the Lodge of American Municipalities, who wore in tho city at the same time. On Wednesday afternoon an oyster roast was given the Masons at Chicora l'ark, after a ride ol' six miles up tho Cooper river in the Sapho. On Thursday after noon tho Mayors of American cities wero entertained at tho lalo of Palms. Hut these were the least of tho courtesies ex tended, for within "the gates of the city" every visitor was made to foci at homo. QUAND LODGE OFFICERS. The following oflicers of tho Grand Lodge were ol00tod and installed for the ensuing Masonic; year: Grand M astor, Orlando Sheppard. Deputy Grand Master, W. M. White head. Senior Grand Warden, John li. Bollin ger. Junior (hand Warden, K. K. Harrison. (?rand Treasurer, /.immerman Davis. (?rand Secretary, Charles Inglesby. (?rand Chaplain, W. K. Thayer. Senior (?rand Deacons, J. L, Michie, ,1. M. Kason. Junior (?rand Deacons, C. S. Hoist, C. I!. Kaile. (?rand Marshal. John Kennerly. (?rand Pursuivant, E. C. Socrest. Grand Tiler, W. A Winklor. (?rand Stewards, William Murchison, J. L. l'armer. Distrif Deputy (?rand Masters: 1st, W.O. Mazyok; 2(1, W-0. Hucknor; 8(1, ' has. C. Simms; Ith, \V. A. (?iles; 5th, li. C. Angel; 0th, lt. J. Robinson; 1th, Kui man Smith; 8th, B. M. Wort/. ? Ulli, A. S. Howell; 10th. J. Wright Nash; 11th, Vi ll. Oaffnoy; 12th, W. B. de Loach; IRtli, j, K. McDonald; 14th, W. H. Mood; loth, J. IL Head; 10th, W. K. James; I7lh, D. K. Gilchrist! 18th, W. L. Glaze. Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia, '?'?ion. Whitfield iV Co.. 2-10 Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of tho most prominent re tail drug firms in that city, in speaking of this, say: "We recommend Chamber lain's Cough Remedy for la grippe in many eases, as it not only gives prompt and complete recovery, but. also counter acts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia," Poi* salo hy J. W. Boll. British Moot Blttor Defeat. London. December 14.-Qloom lianas ovor London to-day, caused by tho Brit ish dofcat in South Africa, announced in a short dispi.toh from Lord Kitchener. British troops, apparently, woro routed completely. Tho word "retiro" is used to indicate tho defeat, but everybody fools that it dooB uot oxpross lt fully enough. Lord Kitchener reports that after severe fighting at Nooitgodaoht, Qou. Clements' forces wei e compelled to retire by Commandant Debney, with a forco of 2,500 mon. Five British oflicors wore killed. Other casualties woro notroportod. Lord Kitchener's official ?ispateh is as follows: "Pretoria, December 13.-Clomouts' forco at Nooitgodaoht, on tho Magalios burg, was attacked at dawn to-day by Dolnroy, roiuforcod by Byors' command from Warm Bath, making a forco esti mated at 2,500. Though tho first attack was repulsed, tho Boors managed to got atop of tho Magaliosburg, which was hohl by four companies of tho Northum berland fusiliers, and wero thus able to command cl?ments' camp. Ho rotired on Hokpoort and took a position on a hill in tho cou tor of tho valley. Tho casualties havo uot boon completely re ported, but tho fighting was very sovoro, and I dooply regret that Col. Leggo, of tho 20th 11 usual 8, and Captains MaoBoail, Murdock and Adkins wero ki'led. Rein forcements; have loft boro." Lord Kitchener also reporta that the Boors made an attack and woro repulsed at Lichtonburg, and that Cen. Lettmor was killed. The attacks ou Bethlehem and Brodo woro also repulsed, but the Boors lost ton killod and fourteen wounded. Vyhold was attacked Doconi bor 11th. Snipping continued when tho message was llispi tcllCtl. The scenes at tho war ofllco to-day re call those witnessed in tho early stages of tho war. A constant stream of oxcitod pooplo lilied tho lobbies, all seeking do tails of tho disaster. Tho absence of the names of any of tho ollieors of tho Northumberland Fusiliers in Gen. Kitehonor's dispatch loads to tho foreboding that tho four companies of tho Fll iiliors mentioned aie ill tho hands of tho Boors. Tho war edlco oOicials ovidontly ox pect a heavy casualty list, but they aro hopoful from tho fact that tho dispatch docs not mention tho capturo of tho Northumborlaiids, that such a groat ca tastrophe has boon escaped. Orders woro issued at Aldershot, Malta and other military centers to dispatch all tho available mounted infautry to South Africa. It is roported that Gen. Knox, co-ope rating with tho british column at Rod dorsburg, has stopped Gen. F. Dowot, and that a battle is proceeding. Tho ro port adds that many of Cou. Dowot's followers havo boon captured and many British wounded. TUB msASTKIt CON FI HM un. London, December 15.-(Jon. Kiteho nor's supplementary dispatch referring to tho disaster at Magaliosburg continus yesterday's most pessimistic fears and demonstrates that tho catastrophe is among the worst of tho war. Tho dis patch is as follows: "Pretoria, December 14.-Clemonts brought in his forco to Com mando Nek unopposed. Tho casualties, wore, 1 re gret to say, heavy: Killed, five officers and niuo of other ranks; missing, eigh teen ollieors and live hundred and lifty fivo of other ranks. These latter woro four compauics of tho Northumborland Fusiliers, who woro stationed on tho hill, and some yeomanry and other details sont up to support them. Names and naturo of wounds are being telegraphed from Capo? Town." If you would havo an appctito liko a boar and a rolish for your meals take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets. They correct disorders of tho stomach and regulato tho liver and bowels. Price, 25 couts. Samples freo, at J. W. Boll's drug s. re. Carolina Teachers' Journal. In tho December number of tho Caro lina Teachers' Journal, Mr. J. Frank Foosho, its editor, expresses an earnest wish for 500 now subscribers. If a sufll cient number respond it will enable him to onlargo tho paper, which certainly will givo pleasure to ovory truo-hearted teacher in tho Stato. Thoro aro surely a number of teachers in Oconec, not now subscribers, who will gladly send Mr. Foosho 50 cents, thc yearly subscription price. Wo country teachers, particu larly, need tho help and inspiration of a Stato school journal. Lot us strive to make up iii patriotism and enthusiasm what wo lack of experience and profi ciency. Mr. Foofiho's address is Winus boro, S. C. Ho wishes to hear from tho I teachers before the beginning of the now year. Mary E. Swann, Boody Fork School (louse. Seneca, S. C., December 17, 1000. Chub Wall's Other Chance Tho Supremo Court of Georgia has granted a new triai in tho Chub Wall murder case of Rabuu county. Tho do liston was handed down Thursday. Thus tho brown-eyed boy, who occupies cell in the jail hero, where he is con fined for safe keeping, had cause for thanksgiving. Thoro was no turkey dinner or fashionable guest, in his lonely cell, but thu wires had Hashed thc news from Atlante to Gainesville that a new chance to dio a natural death, as other men dio, had been given him by the highest court in the State, and he greatly ojoiced. Wall was convicted at tho August term of the Superior Court of Babun county and was sontoneod to hang for the ni Hi - der of Christopher O'Byrno, an Irish peddler, of Atlanta, who was in that county in tho previous month of May. Wall is said to have shot O'Byrne Sun day, May 27th. Tho ease will como up for trial again at tho February term of Superior Court in Kahun county. Wall's lawyers are W. F. Findley, W. S. Paris and ex-Chief Justice Logan E. Bleekley. Solicitor General Charters and H. ll. Dorn ropro sont tho Stato.-Gainesville F.aglo. Two Negroes Lynched. Owonsboro, Kv., December 10.-Jim Henderson and Bud Rowland, negroes, woro hangod at S o'clock tonight in the jail yard at Rockport, Ind., by a mob of 600 persons. Henderson and Powland waylaid, mur dorod and then robb ul II. S. Simmons, a whito barber, early this morning, The two mon were suspected ?.nd arrested and by the aid of blood-hounds their guilt was established. Henderson was shot to death in hit cell and then hanged. Rowland con fessed before be was strung up. Thc bodies wero afterwards riddled with bullets. Now is tlie time when croup and 1 ti np troubles provo rapidly fatal. The only harmless remedy that produces immedi ate results is One Minute Cough (Jure, It is very pleasant to take and eau Ix relied upon to quickly eure coughs, cobb and all lung diseases, lt will pr vent consumption. J. W. Bell. -; Serious Smallpox Situation. GOV, Mcsweeney has received a tele gram from Mr. Larry Gantt showing f serious smallpox condition in Spartan burg. Tho telegram reads: "Smallpox in eily. Twenty oightcasOf roported by Inspector, besides eight cases roported in city schools, which arc ordorod (dosed. Inspector not doing hit duty. No pest house. Ask for Statt protection. Will furnish evitlonco or investigation," Dr Evans was Immediately notified ol the situation and directed to take charge A case was also reported at May hon ton Newberry county. The Governor ha: also received a communication fron Carlisle, in which it is stated that small pox has appeared in that vicinity amonp negroes, lt was Imported from Union wllOl'O tho disease is t|iiile prevalent. A Sentinel to ho Shot. SoitthingtOn. Colin., December 17. - News has roached here in the form of ai official communication from (ion. Mac Arthur that Lintis Skinner, a forme Soulhington boy, h is been sentenced tt bo shot on Christmas day for Blooping a Iiis post when on sentry duly. Iii; father John P. Skinnor, who is 71 year of age, is nearly heart-broken by th, nows anti has left for washington lt pleat! with President McKinley for hi sou's lifo, Ponsion Applicants. Tho Stato Board of PQiislon Commis sioners baa formulated tho following sot of rulen willoh, it is hoped, will answer tho many quest ?ona that aro being asked about pensions : 1. Tho county ponsion boards will moot as required by law, in January, at tho oounty seats, for the purpose of ex amining the applications of tho various ox-Coufodorato soldiers, sailors and widows who aro applicants for pension under act approved February 10, 1000. Said application must havo the approval of tho oounty board before tho Stato boatd will approve. , 2. The attention of tho county pension boards is directed to tho certificate of tho tWO witnesses, which requires that thoy shall not bo on tho ponsion ill. This is a chango from tho old form and too much attention cannot bo given to it. 8. Do not send to this ollie? disap proved applications for pensions. 4. Do not uso old blanks, but those Eroparod under Act of 1000. Thoy will o dosiguatod by "Application, under Aot, 1000." 5. It will bo necessary for ovory old pensioner to make a HOW application, exactly as if thoy wore applying for tho Hist timo. 0. Tho county boards aro oautionod to pr?vido tlie applicants with blanks suitable to his or nor individual caso. Tho State Board will not couBidor ap plications whoro tbis rulo has not boon observed. 7. Class A.-Thoso who, as a result of wounds rocoivod in tho war, aro physi cally helpless, Ol' who, while ill such ser vice, lost both arms, or both logs, or sight, or who aro disabled by paralysis, and are unable to mako a living, and whoso income does not exceed $150. This does not include soldiers whose disabilities arise from disoasos and causes ai ?sing since tho war. Class B.-Thoso who havo lost ono arm or one log and whoso income docs not oxcecd $150. Class C.-Thoso soldiers and sailors disabled by wounds during tho war, whoso incomo does not oxecod $150. Class C, No. 2.-Thoso who havo roached tho ago of 00 years, and whoso incomo docs not oxcecd $75. Class C, No. 3.-Widows of thoso who lost their lives whilo in tho servido of tho Stato or Confedorato States and whoso incomo doos not oxcood $400. Class C, No. 4-Widows abovo tho ago of sixty yoars, wdioso incomo doos not exceed $100. County boards cannot bo too careful in thoso mattors of "incomo and physical condition." Ho is a poor man whoso gross income from labor, rent and other sources does not oxcood $75, or poor lands, if any, that will not produco this amount gross. Property sufficient to produco $75 in applicant's or his wife's name debars him. Whoro soldiers or widows dispose of their proporty by giving or soiling to their childron, they aro (lobarrod. Widows of pensioners who remarry aro not ontiilod any longer to pensions. Tensioners who have movod to auothor Stato aro no longer ontitled to a pension. Thoso who havo moved to auothor county must havo their namos transferred and draw their ponsion from that county. Ploaso noto very carefully tho follow ing: I.ot county boards act promptly and fairly, giving tho Stato board full infor mation, with completo reports by town ships for oach county, and writing tho names alphabetically, full and clear, and beginning with class A and giving their reasons for approving. In making reports to tho Stato board tho roporla should bo signed by each member of tho county punsi.m board. No ono can reasonably hopo for good health unless his bowols movo once oach day. When this is not attended to, dis orders of tho stomach arise, biliousness, headache, dyspopsia and piles soon fol low. if you wish to avoid thoso ail ments keep your bowels regular by tak ing Chamberlain's Stpinacli and Liver Tablet? when required. Thoy aro so easy to take and mild and gontlo in ef fect. For salo by J, W. Bell. Conductor Killed. Whilo Conductor Lassitor, of the Sea board Air Line, was standing on the track at IloudorsonviUo, N. C., last Thursday signalling his onginOor tho yard engine backed on him, knocking him down and killing him almost in stantly. Short Notos. Thoro havo been 250 Notaries Public appointed in tho Stato during tho past year. (Jen. Michael J, Bulger, adistinguished Confederate general, died Friday morn ing at Dadcvillo, Ala. Ho was 1(H) yoars of ago. For 'bc elevon months ending Novem ber 30 tho sales of tho Stato dispensary (0 county dispensaries wero $1,755,024.25, which is $530,000 in 0X0088 of tho sales for tho entire preceding year. A Lawyer Suspended. Judgo Benet rendered his decision 111 tho Sims case in Spartanhurg last Mon day. 0, P. Sims was required to show causo why he should not be disbarred. Thor? wero devon charges. Fight ot these wore dismissed, there being no ovl deneo to sustain thom; hut for aiding prisoners to i scape and obtaining clients in an unprofessional manner tho Judgo found ovidonco to sustain tho charges and he passed an order suspending him ono mouth. Tho opinion of tho Judgo was carefully prepared, and it was pro nounced a very excellent deliverance from tho bench on a most important question. --?. . -_ Don't uso any of tho counterfeits of Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salvo. Most of thom aro worthless or liable to cause injury. Tho original DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salvo is a certain euro for piles, eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases. J. W. Bell. Family ol Six Perish. An Indian family, consisting of fathor. mother and four children, wero bu mod to death at Cannonball, N. I) , last Fri day night by tho explosion 0. a can of gasoline. Auothor family of fathor, mother and one child wero also fright fully burned and will probably die. Tho Henton Transportation Company had flvo tanks of gasoline on tho river bank at Bismarck awaiting a boat. Tho hank caved in and all the oil wont into tho river. Ono tank was saved byan Indian. Last night tho Indian, named War Hon nef., supposing tho can contained koro seuo, lit a match to fill a measure, when tho explosi?n occurred. _ - ^4 . ?~ Fatal Wrostllng Match In this Stato. In Lexington county, near Columbia, a sad and fatal accident occurred Wed nesday. A party of I.oxingtonians had started on a hunt, among thom Walter Sharpe and Dave Matthias. Thoso two young fellows got into a friendly tusslo, lind in falling sharpe's head struck on a rock. Ho crawled into tho wagon and nobody know ho was hurt until the party had gone quito a distance, W ll Oil it was seen that hu was in a desperate condi tion. Ho died in a fow minutes after ward. Killin!) al Union. A terriblo tragedy occurred in Union last, Friday night about half past six o'clock. Mr. J. M. Splawn, tho boss of Hie spinning room at tho cotton mill, discharged ono of his section hands, Tom (.oing, who went away, and, secur ing a pistol, ran to Mr. Splawn's desk in the mill tower and fired four shots into his body. Ile then jumped into a buggy that was in waiting and loft town. Mr. Splawn was taken homo, where ho was attended by th reo physicians, but the hemorrhages continued, and he died at 10.30 o'clock Saturday morning. An Ohio Rank Kohhcd. Four masked men held the town of ShanosvillO, Ohio, at bay early ono morn ing last week whilo thoy robbed tho hank, blowing opon tho safe with nitro glycerine. They left town on a hand car, carrying with thom between $3,000 nm! $4,000, The robbers were followed by a fusilado of bullets and a posse, but woro not captured. "'^^?.fc?ll? of Hat Kills Child. [g incident is reported from vocal days ago OU KoanB rat bit ll vo cbildrou of Ed colored. Tho four oldest o, but tho youngest, oigh is old, di*d yosterday, after or ri bio BUfforiug. Tho Immediate cause >f death was hemorrhage. There was uoh a profuso flow of blood from tho litton fJDgers that by the time the obild ould be takou to a physician not an unoo of blood was loft in its body. MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BY virtue of an execution to mo di? rooted by tho Court of Common 'leas for tho County of boonoo, South "molina. I will soil to thc highest bid er, at publio outcry, in front of Wal lalla Court House, on salosday in Janu ry, 1001, within tho logal hours of salo, ho following described pomonal prop rty, to-wit: Ono Cnmpboll Printing ProBS, Ono Job Press, Two Imposing Stenos, Th reo Caso Hacks, Ono lot of Cases and Typo. Levied on a? tho property of tho Ooo eo Nows at tho suit of Mrs. Hottio faoaulay. Terms: Cash. W. W. MOSS, Sheriff of Ooonoo County, S. C. December is, looo. To Pensioners. ALL PERSONS entitled to n pension . will meet tho County Hoard of Pon i?os nt Walhalla on tho third Monday ii January, H)01. All persons so ontitlod i'ill have to make application again under ho rocont Aot of tho Legislature. If hose poi'Bons fail to appear they will not cceivo a pension. S. M. POOL, ('hail niau Hoard of Ponsion.,, 0- Oconoo County. JEWELRY A STAPLE ! Look at tho next ton pcoplo you moot nd soo how much is worn of tho so allod jowolry. From a $500 watch chain O a 5 COllt stick pin. Jewelry has come o bo a staple article of dross. You will buy moro or loss of it; soo hat you get what you pay for when you >uy. You can bo sure of this if you buy .f V. L. NORMAN, who has a full ns ortmont of tho W. F. MAIN CO. goods, ivory article of theso goods is fully war anted to bo exactly as represented. A uintcd guaranty to this offoct ?B given vith each article of those goods pur diased at their store. W. F. MAIN COMPANY, ?astorn Factory Cornor Friendship and Eddy Sts., Providence, H. I. Western Factory, (largest jowolry fac ory in tho world), Fast Iowa City, Iowa. )vor 52,000 feet or lloor space 40-52 Trespass Notice. A LL persons aro hereby notified not ?TL to trespass in any maimer whatso ever on lands of Mary C. Pitts, under nil penalty of law. MARY C. PITTS, iovembor 28, looo. 48-51* rO GET YOUR Ol AB I find it impossible to got a out business promptly, I have decid Entire Stock of ( Mid will sell at and below cost. O mont. I am obliged to sell out, ovc I?lie Goods IVlvifst Q-o stud. See how TSX Cash ?VALHALLA, S. C. Trespass Notice. LL poi sons aro horoby notiflod not to trespass on any of tho lauds bo ongiug to any of tho undersigned by muting, llshiug or entering upon tho arno. TropasBors will bo dealt with ao ording to law. (Signed) L. T. ?Tonos, ). E. Jones, J. L. Dickson, J. A. Por u?a, W. P. Hancock, S. A. Uallougor, J. I, Cowen, J. A. Dickson. Novombor 28, 1000. 48-51 Executors' Sale. PURSUANT to powers vested in us by tho will of Mrs. Jauo S. Thompson, IccoaBod, wo will sell, on salesday in anuary, 1001, boforo tho Court Houso )oor, at Walhalla, S. C., tho following lescribod tracts of laud: 1st. Tract No. 1{ containing 103} acres, ?oro or loss, adjoining lauds of Mart .Ilillips, beauregard Thompson, J. Bar rer and tho Limo Kiln land, oituato 10 niles north of Walhalla, and boiug a ?art of tho tract of land belonging to tho istato of Mrs. Jauo S. Thompson? do ?eased, known as tho Black Swamp lauds. 2d. Tract No. 2, hoing a portion of tho arno lot of land as No. 1, consisting of Iii acres, moro or less, adjoining 'tract vu. 1, Al heit Hi own mid others. Hd. Tract No. 8, part of tho samo lot >f land, adjoining No. 2, Albert Brown md tho Hohins land, and containing (0 1-10 acres, moro or IOBS. 4th. Tract No. 4, of tho same lot of and, containing 57 210 acres, moro or ess, lying on both sides of tho Clayton cad, adjoining tho Lime Kiln land. Tract No. 1, and lands of Boaurogara Thompson and others. Tract No.-I is tho southormost tract; Tract No. 1 is noxt abovo Tract No. 4; Tract No. 2 abovo Tract No. 1, aud Tract So. 8, tho northormost tract. TERMS: One-half cash. Hal an ce in mo year, scoured by bond and mortgage )f purchaser. Purohasor to pay for damps and papers. Tho plat of this land can bo scon in ho ofllco e?f B. P. Martin, attoruoy-at aw, Anderson, S. C., until salesday. T. B. EARLE and ll. E. THOMPSON, Kxccutors of tho Estato of Mrs. Jano S. Thompson, Deceased. Dccombor 5, 1000. 40-52 A Little Shoe Talk Illustrated. When we secured tho agency for Walhalla of tho celebrated HAMILTON, BROWN SH OE COMPANY'S LINK OF EX CELLENT SHOES, wo considered ourselves fort?nate, as wc .vero thon in position to oller the best values in Shoes at prices hat the poorer qualities sold for. That our patrons appreciated this fact has been demon strated by our having to order thirteen large shipments in less than a yoar to supply their demands. Below we illustrate a few styles : PICNIC PRICE, $2. PRICE, $2. fm OWN MAKE "if11 Spf ^^L^> PRICE, $1.75. ^IPIIIJUii^-- is complete in. very particular. BAL. AND CONGRESS, R?mombor we give away, abso PllICE $2 00 Uitely free, to every baby born in the county next year, its first pail' of shoes, hiade by tho Hamilton, Brown Shoe (lo., of fine Vlei Kid. HOLIDAY GOODS.-We expect to devote the entire centre ?paco of oui" store lo Holiday Goods, and will bo prepared to sell you anything from a Battle to a Gold Chain, guaran toed 20 years. We havo useful presents for old and young, and it will be an easy matter for you to lind something in our stock that is appropriate, ornamental and pleasing. We aro still headquarters for DB Y GOODS, NOTIONS. II ATS AND CABS, BANTS AND TRUNKS. The December New Idea 10c. Patterns and Fashion Sheet* in store-the latter free for tho asking. .1. NORM This world belongs to tho onorgoMc. LOTHING CHEAPER THAN EVER FFERED BEFORE. suitable house to do business another year in Walhalla, in order to close ed to sell ray Clothing, Etc., Regardless of Cost, orno and soo what Bargains I have to offer. Ibis is no oatoh advertise iu at tho cost of a boavy loss of money. , and it will "be to Your Interest to Come ucli Yon cnn get foi* n 1^ ittie Money. Bargain Store, C. S^TJL., Proprietor. NEXT DOOR TO CRAIG'S. Down Go Prices! My ontlro well assorted Btook of Dry Gooda, Notions, Hats, Shoos, Clothing, Ilnrdwnro, Tiuwaro, Crockery, Glassware, Harness and Furnituro, *t-(\\ I GOING AT COSTIN This Stock Must be Sold by January First. 300 sacks of Salt nt.05 couts per Back. 25 bags liest Coffoo at.10 cents per pound. CO barrels First Patont Flour at.$4.60 per barrel. 50 barrols naif Patent Flour at.*4.00 por oarrol. 60 barr?la Straight Flour at.$8.00 por barrol. Justouo balo of Shooting loft-going at 3Jo. por yard; also ono bale Good Cheeks-going at 'ljo. i or yard. DON'T FORGET THE DATE THESE BARGAINS ARE OFFERED UNTIL JANUARY FIRST. COME AND SAVE MONEY. P. H. CARTER, West Union. Now Ready! Wo aro now ready to show you ono of tho host and largest stooks of goodB ovor brought to this county. Tho ladies who have viBitod our .stoio say ours is tho best scloctod and nicest lino of DRESS GOODS over soon boro. Our prices aro below any ono oise, booauso ouroxpnnscs aro loss than morobauts who do business in largor places. Our lino of NOTIONS, HOSIERY, EDGINGS, INSERTIONS, FINE LACK CURTAINS, 75c. up to $5.00. Carpets, Rugs, Matting, and numbers of otbor ai tides that you need that wo havo not spneo and timo to spocify. All wo ask is for you to visit our storo and wo will ploaBO you in prico, quality and Btylo of goods. J. & J. S. CARTER, Westminster, ?. O? CHRISTMAS GOODS! Coming from Boston, Now York and Baltimore! \ A pretty, largo variety and very cheap for tho quality at G. A. Norman's, Norman-Co. Stores. All kinds of House-Furnishings in China, Enarnol, Tin, Glass and Woodonware. Bargains for everybody. A welcome *n all. NORMAN-CO. STORES. T. E. ALEXANDER Livery, Feed and Sale . . Stable, . . WALHALLA, S. C. Good Teams and Saddle Horses. Fertilizers and Dynamite on Hand all tho Year Round. PHONE No. ll. Kgf Como to soo mo. I will soil you Horses or Mules cheap, for cash or on time. Cnn Boll you ono at nny prico, from forty dollars up. I always have a good lot of Hogs, good stock, on hand-all sizos and prices-from $2.00 up. Call ftna ree ray stock, lt won't cost you anything to look. Monumental Designing ! I am prepared at all times to fill orders for Monuments, Tombs, Statuary and Headstones. Having designed and executed the Wag ener Monument for the Semi-Centennial Executive Committee, and other monu mental work in this section, I feel that I can satisfy all who wish work in this line. C. H. MAYHEW, walhal,-a-8-c Stock Reduction ! Selling Regardless of Cost to Reduce Stock. We Must Reduce our Stock l^-w-jg*?? On account of a chango in our firm, to tako placo January 1st, 1001, wo aro going to Moll our imi onso stock of goods at what it will cost you. But don't un dorstand mo to say what it cost mo. I couldn't do that now. Rut if you aro ex pecting to buy anything for wintor it will pay you to soo mo. Wo havo a comploto lino of Dry Goods and Notions and Jeans. Undorwoar of nil kinds. Glass, Crockery and Tinware in largo quantities. Plates from 30 couts por sot up. Just iceoived Ovo dozen Water Huckots, to go at your own prico. Wo havo tho most comploto lino of Domestic Dry (Joods and Notions ovor offered at those prices. Wo aro going to reduce our ?took, and if you miss tho op portunity it will bo your fault. Wo moan husinoss and will treat you right. When tn town call and soo us. I Phone 32. Respectfully, L. C. CRAIG,?45 Walhalla, S. C.