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LOCAL NEWS. THURSDAY, MAY 24. AK ASSURED FACT. Anderson will hare, a Cotton Factory?A .', Large and Enthnslaatlo Heeling held In It* Interest, '? '- ' For twenty years or more the talk of a?< ?:' Cotton Factory has been heard in Ander? son, and time and again efforts have been made io establish one here. - There efforts, however, have proved futile, and our peo? ple had almost come to the conclusion that it would be useless to try to make another effort." But some of our citizens had never - given up hope,7 and whenever an opportu? nity offered itself they would put in a wordI for. A cotton factory. A few weeks ago the Board; of Trade determined to take the matter in hand and make one more effort to build the factory. The members of the Board of Trade felt that our friends of the County felt an interest in the wel? fare of their County seat,'and that if their attention was properly called to the impor? tance of establishing a factory in our midst, ? itwould only be a question of tarnet until ' it would bo built. In accordance with this view of the mat ter, the Board, a few days ago, issued, in? vitations to .the leading farmers of the County to yiait Anderson on the 23rd of . lA**T> bo that the question of building a cot? ton factory could be presented to them. That meeting was held yesterday, and an enthuaiastiemeetingit was, too. The Court House was crowded to its utmost capacity BhQrtlY*fiet' 11 o'clock, when Mr. James ^^/M^Bn^van^'^resident of the Board of V~.vSfla^*ceUed the meeting to order. Mr. Bnllivan, in an eloquent and forcible speech, . Biated the object of the meeting and Bald he '"0" wanted the assistance of every person. He also read some interesting letters from Presidents of various cotton mills, , and then introduced, as the first apeaksr, CoL H. P. Hammetfc, President of thsPisdmont Manufacturing-Cpmpany. ;- . Cob Hammett said to talk about a cot? ton mill was a very familiar thing to him, and that it must be apparent to every one who has thought for a moment that no town is able to keep up in the great march in progress, of. the nineteenth century *'? without a diversified industry. He re ferred to Atlanta, 6a., as an illustration, and said it was not railroads but manu lactnxing establishments that had built up r: Atlanta. He also said that we had the vir most suitable climate, with Just enough of : dampth, and the beet cbjas of people from \Which to get operatives. CoL Ham me tt showed that the whole people of the Coun ' ty ware directly interested in building a factory In Anderson. That it would give a market for all kinds of produce, and increase the price of cotton, and put in circulation throughout the County cash at all seasons of the year. That it would increase the population of our little city, and thus increase the material prosperity ?f theboaatry. : Mr. A. J. Sitton, of Pendle ton Manu? facturing Company, was next introduced, and showed that a cotton mill could be made a paying investment in Anderson, ; and that no man could c&loulsto the Inter eat it would be to Anderson and the aur '? .Tounding County. CoL Jas. L. Orr was the next speaker, and demonstrated how a factory in An dexson ooahihe made to bring in to our County 167.95 for a lb bale of cotton instead of 145.00, as was the usual value. J.Belton Watson and Rev. A. A. Mar? shall both Addressed the meeting, urging .and demonstrating the necessity of our ? . taking active steps at once to have the . factory built. ,. : At toe conclusion of the speeches, those . present, were requested to state how much they were willing to subscribe to the building of a-factory In, or near An K" deisoa, and between fifty and sixty thou sand dollars were raised.- After which a committee of ten ware appointed to con? tinue solicitations for snbscriptions. At , this 'stage/"the crowd was invited to re pair to Bleckley,. Brown dt. Fretwell's . large warehouse, where dinner would be served. The Invitation was accepted, an d about five hundred citizens were sumptu I onaly dined, and there was enough sind some to apsra.T This dinner was ona of ; the best that has ever been given in An? derson on any public occasion, and the ladies in charge of It deserve much praise for the adsiirable manner in which they managed it. The young America Cornet Band dis? coursed sweet l?ual?* at interval* during ? the meeting. -Those whj?sn^ in - the Court House at four o'clock, to organ? ize into a Company for the purpose of I building a factory in Anderson. J. A. Brook was elected temporary ?? Chairman, and J. J. Baker tempo ray Sec? retary, f ?6,000 was the amount subscrib? ed. A Committee of ten* were appointed to Continus the solicitation of subscrip? tions; Also a Committee was appointed to prooare s charter. "Anderson Cotton Mills'' was selected as the name, of the organization. A cotton factory in Anderson la now a certainty, and oar people are happy over ^fiferesult of the day. "^ZgT- More Incendiarism. True it is that calami ties come not sin? gle filed but in battalions. Another effort has been made to burn certain residences In ear usually very quiet little city. ? At 2 o'clock. last- Monday morning, when all good citizens were peacefully resting in their homes the alarm of fire was sounded. Our people responded promptly to find Mr. L. H. Seel's stable*, . on John street, on fire. In spite of the efforts of our firemen, the stables were aoon consumed by the flames. This was .' the second effort to burn these stables, the first having been discovered And extin guished before it had gamed much head? way. While tho firemen were at work trying to control the fire at Mr. Seal's stables, Mrs. Bewley, who had tot up on account of the alarm of fire, discovered that her dwelling on MoDuffie street, near the new Methodist Church, was also on fire. They cried fire! fire I but everybody sup? posed it t. as on account of Mr. Seal's sta? bles, until some one could be reached and notified. The fire had been iet under the cook room, in Mrs. Bewley's house, and had burned up through the floor, but was extinguished before doing other damage. Also under Mr. J. W. Trowbridge's house -was discovered, Mondsy morning, the kindling and preparation for setting it / on fire, but for some unknown cause the attempt was not consummated. All these were tho work of incendiaries, each and all of whom"desarve the punish? ment of death. How close akin to the devil must that person be who is so low, and so mean, and so lost to everything that is true and good and pure, as to set Are to hit neighbor's house, and at that dark hour of the night when all are pre? sumed to be asleep. A human mind can? not conceive of anything baser. A little rigid enforcement of law and stern pun? ishment of criminals wonld be rather healthy, bnt be sure that only the guilty are punished. The city is very, much excited over these burnings, which bsvo occasioned a - great deal of talk and much grays euspl eloa. It is more than likely that these rumors will undergo investigation, and Ithst investigation is made we for ? saying anything. j 'The oat and wheat crops, it is said, will turn out much ketier than was expect*! a few weeks ago. The recent weather has qeen fcvorable to (beat crops. . ' ? The farmers want plenty of warm sun? shine now. Eggs have been scarce in the city for the past week. Miss Annie Wier, of Greenville, is in the city visiting relatives. The merchants and their clerks are not kept very busy just now. ? Every few days a bale or two of cotton is brought into the city. ' Coroner Nance is now doing police duty. He mak29 an efficient officer. Florida peaches were offered for sale in ! the city last week at a cent apbjcej^^-^rr^ The campaign this Bummer^S^^wto be the dullest the County has ever hsi__ ? Despite the bad weather last Sunday, services were held in all the city churches. Mr. E. D. Bacot, of Columbia, iB spend? ing several weeks in the city with rela? tives. Anderson had only seven delegates in the State Democratic Convention last week. Corn has recently advanced in price. Very little Is being bought by our far? mers. Five dollars cash down is our price for nominating candidates. Please remem? ber this. Mr. John R. Williams, of Central, paid us a visit last week. Time deals gently with him. Our Firemen are practicing nearly every afternoon for the Tournament. Our boys Will be hard to beat. Rev. B. M. Pack, of this County, preached in the Baptist Church at Green? ville last Sunday. Those of our citizens who attended the recent Southern Baptist Convention re? port a very pleasant trip. Mars is evening star at this season, and Venus is morning star. Both of these planets are bright and beautiful. This is the season of year when the small boy is too siok to go to school; just about sick enough to go fishing. Postmasters are clamoring for a postal rule prohibiting a negro from calling for his mail more than six times a day. Neb L. Fant, the efficient postal clerk on the Bel ton and Walhalla route, ;spent Sunday In the city with his parents. ? . This is campaign year. Don't worry your neighbor by borrowing his paper, but come up and subscribe for yourself. ? Married, on Sunday, . May 20, 1888, by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. H. R. Saxton and Miss T. 0. LoUis, all of Anderson County: Rev. A. A. Marshall, aooompained by Mrs. Marshall, returned home last Friday. Mrs. Marshall's health is slightly im? proved. New candidates for various offices are being mentioned every few days. Bnt the candidates seem to be afraid to come before the public The Augusta Chronicle says Bearden's Band, of that city, is seriously contem? plating entering the Band contest during our Tournament. Rav. T. C. Ugon has Just closed a very interesting and roooeeaful religious revi? val at Piedmont. He was assisted by the Rev. Mr. Dodge, of Atlanta. The foundation walls of the new mill on the Anderson County side at Pied? mont were started last week. The work wiB be pushed rapidly. The grass is growing so rapidly since the recent rains that the farmers will have to do their best is the way of hard and steady work to keep it down, The Festival given by the Pioneer Fire? men in Temperance Hall last Friday even? ing was a pleasant and successful occa? sion. About $80.00 were realized. . Married, on 8unday,' May 20, 1888, at the residence of the bride's father," by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. J. H. Elrod and Miss Ida L. Piokeos, all of Anderson County. Children's Day will be observed by Aabury Church on next Sunday, begin? ning at 10 o'clock. O. Wardlaw, Esq., will deliver an address on the occasion. Piedmont now has a very fine Band, which numbers seventeen pieces. . The members have just supplied themselves with a handsome new set of instruments. \ Mrs. T. M. White very kindly furnished the Pioneers and Independents with hot coffee on Monday morning after the fire. The Firemen appreciate such acts of kindness. For the.accommodation of the farmers, Dr. Dlvver has added a first-class black? smith shop to his foundry and machine shops, and is prepared to do all work in that line. A little son of Mr. R. V? Aoker, of Wil liamaton, died last Thursday, aged four years. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their little one. About the largest gourd that has ever been seen in Anderson is on exhibition at Messrs. Bleckley, Brown & Fretwell's store. It will hold about thirteen and Sanne-half gallons. The voice of the spring chicken is occa? sionally heard on the streets, but it is as week as if it came from the cradle, the chicks are so small. However, they sell at from 15 to 20 cents each. ' Cray ton, Jones & Seybt's new advertise? ment should be read closely. These gen men, are offering-some rare bargains in certain goods, and now is your time to bny. Visit them si once. Married, on Sunday, May 6th, 1888, by Rev. W. A. Hodges, Mr. Samuel F. McConneU and Miss Mollie E. Moorehead, all of Anderson County. [The Baptist Courier is requested to copy.] . Married, on Wednesday evening, 16th inst, at residence of the bride, by Rev\"7. R. Esrle, Mr. David S. Bkelton and Mrs. Mollie Holland, only daughter of the late Mr. H. B. Major, all of Anderson County. Col. Henry Capers, of Rome, Ga., is spending a few days in the city. Col. Ca? pers was a resident of Anderson more than thirty years ago, and his old friends here are delighted to see him once more. The Cadets of Patrick's Military Insti? tute made a very handsome appearance on the square last Friday afternoon on dress parade. They are a fine looking set of young men, and handle their guns like veterans. Warren Morris, colored, who carries the . mail between this place and Ruckersville, Ga., had the misfortune to lose his horse last Saturday night. On Monday his white friends contributed towards buying him another horie. Married, at Gills vi lie, Ga? on Wednes? day, May 9,1818, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Lawrence Mnllikin, formerly of Anderson County, by Rev. J. B. Boyd, Mr. George H. Suddath and Miss Eena Mullikin. One of the most unreasonable things in friendship is to be mad with a friend be? cause he is not mad with a man you are mad with. There are people who actually feel pain while hating, and they Bhould never be asked to hate. ,f [Anderson's enterprising and clever young jewelers, Messrs. John M. Hub bard & Bro., have on exhibition at their store an elegant gold watch, which they intend giving to the successful man in the foot race contest during the Firemen's; Tournament. Mr. Edward Murphy, who has bccen in the employ of the Georgia Pacific Rail? way Company between Atlanta and Bir? mingham, for several months past, has returned to his home in this city to spend < a tew weeks, and to recuperate his health, The State Agricultural Department has received the maps of the State recently or? dered by the Board, and the Commission? er has been authorized to sell them at cost, which is twenty-five cents apiece. If you want one, write to the Commissioner at Columbia. j It was midnight, and an impassioned .lover in a certain parlor kneeled at the 'feet of bis heart's choice and exclaimed, *?-, I will do anything in this world to make you happy." "Do you mean it, -?" "I do, I do, darling." "Then fozJBeaven's sake go home and let me go to becT^-^^ In a town like Anderson, where horses are plenty and other outdoor amusements not very numerous, girls should be en? couraged to become accomplished eques? triennes. It will make them healthy, strong, active and self-reliant; and, gra? cious, don't they look handsome prancing along on a spirited charger. Editors, as a rule, are kind hearted and liberal. An exchange tells of a subscriber to a certain paper who died and left four? teen years subscription unpaid, The ed? itor appeared at the grave when the lid was being screwed down for the last time and put in a linen duster, a palm leaf fan and a receipt for making artificial ice, Rev. J. W. W?lling, who has been spending the past several months in Bra? zil, aa a missionary, has been forced to resign his position, on account of bad health, and is now en route home. His .many friends in Anderson hope and pray that he will reach his native soil safe, and that he will soon be restored to good health. V Mr. E. P. Bruce, of Townvillo, who has .been in Atlanta for some time past attend? ing the Southern Business College, is now confined to his bed with an attaok of fever. His brother, Dr. S. G. Bruce, has gone to Atlanta to nurse him. Mr. Brnce's many friends in this County will regret to hear of his illness. We hope he will soon recover. The Baptist Sunday Sohool will pic nie near Hester's, on the Savannah Valley Railroad, next Saturday. The train will leave at 6 a. m., returning in the evening at about 8 o'clock. Fare, for the round trip, 85 cents. The Sohool will get off the train at Hester's and go to Savannah River, two miles distant, and spend the day. List of letters remaining in the Post office for the week ending May. 23, 1888: Thomas Brown, G. W. Belcher, John Bis ton, M. B. Bell, Edna Dunlap, Wm. T. Hellams, John Hammons, Miss Bailie Hunter, Miss Mary E. Holmes, E. M. Maddox, Andrew Materson, Jule Taylor, Henry Turnbull, Mhw S. A. Wilson, W. J. Williams. ' Col. Henry D. Capers, a son of the late Bishop Capers, and a resident of Ander? son in his boyhood, now a distinguished citizen of Georgia, will deliver a lecture in the Court House Thursday evening, 24th inst. Subject: 11 Anderson Forty Years Ago." Proceeds to be donated to some charitable purpose. Doors open at 8. o'clock p. m. Price of admission nomi? nal^ - , Rev..D.E. Frierson, Jr.,ofLouisbnrg, W. Va., is in this city visiting his father's family. Mrs. Frierson accompanied him as far as Columbia, where she stopped over to spend a week or two with rela? tives. She will visit Anderson next week. Mr. Frierson will occupy his father's pulpit in this city next Sunday. His presence in Anderson is a source of much pleasure to bis friend* and relatives. ? A new era has certainly dawned on Anderson, and in connection with a cot? ton mill we are going* to have a new ho? tel. For two or three weeks several of our citizens have been quietly canvassing to see how much money could be raised to build the hotel. They started out with the determination to raise $20,000, and they have sucoeeded in getting more than that sum. The company will be organiz? ed at onco'and ere the summer months roll away the walls of the new hotel will be going up. The location has not yet been selected, but will be in a few days. Hurrah for Anderson. 1 The citizens of the southern and south? eastern portions of the city are complain? ing about having no cisterns in those por? tions of the city. They help support the Fire Department, and at this they do not complain, but at the neglect of the city fathers by which the Fire Department is rendered useless to them they do com? plain, and they have a good cause of com? plaint. The Council is the guardian of the whole people and peace of Anderson, and every portion of our city should be looked after and protected. We hope the Council will proceed at once to build two or three cisterns in these portions of the oity. Last Thursday morning while Ben. Chandler and Seab. Sloan, two colored boys about 18 years old, were hoeing cot? ton for Mr. Holland, on Mr. A.. G. Fret well's place, about three miles west of Anderson, they got into a quarrel, which terminated in Ben's knocking Seab down With a hoe. Unfortunately for Seab, he was not struck on the head but in the mouth, and consequently was loft lying where he fell for dead. After some time he recovered, and is now all right, Joe. Sloan, Seab's father, swore out a warrant against Ben, but after investigating it, came to the conclusion that Seab. was to blame and withdrew the prosecution, the costs having bean paid. Mr. Hiram B. Majors, an old and highly respected citizen of this County, died suddenly at his home in Rock Mills Township last Sunday afternoon. His remains were interred at Roberts Church on Monday. Mr, Majors was about 70 years of age, and was born and reared in this County, and for the past thirty-five years resided on the plantation - where he died. For several months he had been afflicted with dropsy, and had also been threatened with paralysis. On Sunday afternoon, while sitting in his chair in his room, he suddenly expired. Mr. Majors was an upright, honorable citizen, and was well known throughout the County. He was a man of strong will and deter? mination, and was never backward in ex? pressing his views on any subject. A wife and one daughter are left to mourn his death. Rev. A. Coke Smith, of WofTord Col? lege, occupied the Methodist pulpit in this city last 8unday morning and even ing. The day was very inclement, con? sequently many who were desirous of hearing him were deprived of the pleas? ure, and his audiences were not largo. It was our pleasure to hear his sermon Sun? day evening, and we were well repaid for plunging through the mud and rain to do so. Prof. Smith took for his text the 15th Psalm, which he handled in an able and eloquent manner, His sermon was plain, practicable and to the point, and there are a number of people in Anderson who need just such a sermon preached to them. We regret exceedingly that they did not hear what this distinguished divine had to say on certain subjects. Prof. Smith is a most congenial and pleas? ant "gentleman, and ranks among the most prominent divines of the South Car? olina Conference. Iiis church is, and has i a right to be, proud of him. We hope he fwill favor Anderson with another visit at an early day. , The competitive examinations for the appointment of the beneficiaries in the now famous Winthrop Training School in Columbia, will be held in Anderson os in ever}7 County seat in Ihe State?on the 3rd of July. Applicants must, not bo leas thau eighteen years of ago, and after graduation must teach one year in their County schools as first grude teachers. The State appropriates $150 for each bene? ficiary for one session of nine months, in which time those who enter properly pre? pared are equipped for teaching in the common schools. Tho Winthrop School gives one tuition scholarship to each County, in addition to the State scholar? ship, making two scholarships for each County. The competitive examination will be upon the common school branches. The graduates of the Winthrop School are already teaching successfully in various parts of the State. The Forney (Texas) Register, of tho 11th j inst., contains the following: "Married, j at tho M. E. Church, on last Sunday night at 81 o'clock, Mr. T. J. Wiueman and Miss Delia Lindsey, Rev. C I. McWbirter offi? ciating. The Church was filled with friends and acquaintances to see the hap? py couple united in the bonds of matri? mony. Messrs. J. T. Rhea and Laf Lind? sey were the gentlemen and Misses Lew era Stevenson and Annie Hartman were the lady attendants. The bride, one of Forney's prettiest young ladies, looked lovely in a dress of some white fabric, and the bridegroom, in conventional black, looked as happy as if he owned the whole world, and together they presented a very handsome appearance." Mr. Wideman has many relatives in Ander? son County, and the Intelligencer joins them in extending congratulations. Tho pic nie at Geer's Spring last Satur? day was a very pleasant occasion, and was largely atto'nded, especially by the young people of that section. There is riot a more suitable place in the County for a pio nie. Nature seems to have made it for that purpose, and what she has left undone, Mr. Geer has added. We reached the spring about 11 o'clock, and found everybody in their happiest moods. Here and there were scattered small groups of voters, who were discussing politics, and seated around under the trees and in bug? gies were numerous happy couples, who, no doubt, were discussing politics, too, though of a different kind. Near the bold, beautiful spring was a large stand, in front of which were arranged a num? ber of seats. Shortly after 12 o'clock the crowd congregated around this stand to listen to speeches from the candidates for Solicitor. Col. L. E. Campbell presided, and introduced Messrs. Ansel, Child and McGowan, in the order named, all of whom highly entertained their hearers with appropriate speeches. At the con? clusion of Mr. McGowan's speech, Hon. J. Belton Watson was called on, and re? sponded in a few brief but interesting remarks. Mr. Prince's friends regretted that sickness prevented him from being present. When dinner was announced, everybody was ready for it, and every? body seemed to fare well. Shortly after dinner angry looking clouds hovered around, and for a time threatened to break up the pleasures of the day, but after a light shower of rain they disap? peared. The day was hngely enjoyed by every one present, and Mr. Geer deserves the thanks of all for the admirable man? ner in which he managed the occasion. He left nothing undone that would tend to increase the pleasures or add to the comfort of every one present. The Firemen's Tournament. Tho all-absorbing topic of the ftty just now is the Firemen's Tournament, which is rapidly approaching. Anderson will no doubt have the largest crowd she has ever entertained. About nine or ten com? panies have already notified Chief Divver that they would be present, and several others will be heard from in a few days. In speaking of our Tournament, the Athens (Ga.) Chronicle says: The different fire companies of the city aie now busily engaged making every preparation for the Anderson tournament. The boys are getting in good trim to bring away the prizes. Of course all three of the Athens companies cannot capture the ; first prize, but we venture to say that qo companies who participate in the races will make better records than the Athens trio. Hope, under the careful guidance of Capt. Ed. Hopklnson, will no doubt make a record that no company need be ashamed of, and which will be equalled by few. The Hope boys are confident of suc? cess. No. 5, who made such a fine record last May, will also "make the run," and will be in charge of Capt. W. F. Dorsey. This is comparatively a young company, having been in existence only about one year, and yet it is one of the fatest in the State, and the boys expect to win fresh lanrels on South Carolina soil. No. 4, whose membership comprises the "light foots" of East Athens, will also be on hand, and will make some of their light? ning runs. Capt. John Dootson will have the No. 4. boys under his control, and we congratulate him on having so fine a team. Messrs. Jno. Knox, from Hope, Gus Nicholson, from No. 5, and Jno. Dootson, from No. 4, will represent their respective companies in the foot race. This will be one of the most interesting features to the Athens boys. Engineers, Will Wllliford and Ham Os borne, will win the contest for the quick? est steam, bucket contest, and distance with the Hope steamer. These are two of the best engineers in the State. Lowndcftvlllo Items. The cold rains of the past week was bad on cotton, but no serious damage done. We had a hard cold wind from the Northeast Sunday night, that blowed down and damaged small grain . to some extent in this section. The small grain crop is not very prom? ising. Wheat is rusting badly in places, and it is feared that spring oats will not be high enough to cut, but the rains may bring them out. Our handsome young friend, Mr. George Bruce, was quite sick for some days last week, but we are glad to see him again at his post in the store of T. Baker & Son. Master Ned Fox is on a visit to relatives in Mt. Carmel. Master Ned is a business little fellow. Mr. S. A. Speed showed us a stalk of cotton ten inches high with two well de? veloped squares on it. Can any one beat it? Mr. B. R. Beck, formerly of Augusta, is keeping books for Messrs. T. Baker & Son at this place. Mr. E. H. Matthews, of Atlanta, spent a few days in town last week. We are always glad to see him in our town. Mr. Charlie Clinkscales, who has been quite sick in Loxington, Kentucky, re? turned home last Saturday. We are glad to see him back again. Rev. W. S. Martin had to "foot it" all tho way from Belton to Anderson last Thursday to catch the train to Lowndes ville. Wonder if he improved tho oppor? tunity to study out a new editorial on "woman suffrage ?" Eyes. A Sunday School Organized. Messrs. Emtobs: A Sunday School was organized on Sunday evening, May 20th, at, a place near the residence of J. W. Ad? ams, about a mile below Mt. Bethel Church. There were thirty-three names enrolled. This section has needed a Sab? bath School for some time, there being a great many young people near enough to attend regularly. The house is a commo? dious building, being prepared for a dwell? ing, but is now vacant, it has glass win? dows, which will furnish the desired light. It is situated in a beautiful grove, and near a good well. Considering tho situation, and the conveniences that are afibrdod, we can but hope for a flourishing school in the near future. The majority of Schools are using "Lessons," the "Kind Words," or "Advance Quarterlies," but our Superin? tendent, A. S. Armstrong, is in favor of using the New Testament altogether, and nothing more. 'Tis true a great many can read and obtaiu knowledge from the Tes? tament to whom the lossou papers are very difficult. We think our Superintendent is altogether competent to fill the place, and by his energy and zeal we expect to see a good working School where it has been long needed. S?ubcbtbkr. Annual Flo Nie at Krwln's Mills. Messrs. Editors: Thinking that some of the readers of your valuable paper would like a short account of the gather? ing of people and candidates at Erwin's Mills, 1 shall attempt to write a short piece. Leaving home Thursday evening with a fiiend, we arrived at Prof. Watkins' about 8 o'clock, where we spent a delightful evening, highly entertained by three ac coniplished young ladies. We arose next morning and found the sky covered with dark clouds. As we stood on the piazza the breakfast bell rang, and we noticed a crowd of young men pouring out of a large new house across the street. On inquiry, we found Mr. Watkins' school so large that he was compelled to build this extra house in order to accommodate hia in? creased number of boarders. About 9 o'clock the sun came out, and you could see the people in evsry direction preparing to start for the Mills. After a delightful drive of six miles, which was very much enjoyed, we arrived at this beautiful spot?Erwin's Mills. Nature! ever serenely beautiful, how often does the human heart swell with reproach against thee, for that peaceful repose and purity which earthly passions can never mar. Death, the pale boatman, has taken away the beloved husband and_father, who brightened their life's pilgrimags^-rtr-thfi purple land of rest. This bereaved family weeps, while the. glad, warm sunshine glances aa merrily, and nature looks as benignly, as though all hearts beat in unison with her smiles. We missed our kind friend, Mr. Erwin, who was alwaya ready with a word of welcome to all, and in his death this community met with a loss which no one can ever replace. By 10 o'clock the beautiful grove along the river was tilled with buggies and peo? ple of every description. Nature did her part well, the weather beautiful, the scene? ry grand. On the one hand the wood covered hill-side, broken with its ravines and hollows was indeed beautiful to behold. On the other the beautiful Saluda rolls majestically over rocks, with a roar as it passes over the dam, which is built of solid rock, and ?aid to have cost over $4,000, Woods, river and people, altogether, cer? tainly made one grand elysian scene which, when once seen, would never be forgotten Messrs. Prince, Ansel, Child and Mc Go wan made short addresses, which the crowd seemed very much to enjoy. The fishing began about 10 o'clock. Then you could have seen a couple, with a rod and line, going up stream, another down? in fact, in every direction. Seldom would you see more than two together, which is not very strange. I don't think there were many swimmers caught, or at least I did not see them, but I did see some big walk ers caught, and without much trouble. About 12 o'clock, with some of our fairest friends, we assembled around one of the long tables on the bank of the river for dinner. The ladies certainly deserve many thanks for the sumptuous and bountiful dinner, which every one seemed to enjoy, After dinner the crowd again dispersed and amused themselves boat-riding, fish ing, talking, playing baseball, etc.. 1 never beheld a more interesting assem? blage at a pic nie, especially of the fair sex who did so much for our pleasure. I agree with one ef the speakers who said pic nica were good things. By assembling together we could always learn somethisg from eaoh other, and occasionally rid the bache? lor fraternity of one of their members. Every one in this community Beema to be prospering and happy. Wheat is fairly good?cotton and corn clean, and in nice condition to grow. Our only regret waa that the day was .too short, and we could not stay longer with our kind friends, who did so much for our enjoyment._Visitor. Martin Democratic Club. The Martin Township Democratic Club met on the 19th and reorganized with the following officers: President, George M. McDavid: 1st Vice President, J. T. Ash? ley ; 2nd, L. N. Martin; Secretary, R B. A, Robinson : Cofresponding Secretary, L. M. Wilson; Executive Committee, John O. Hawkins, W. L. Mitchell, T. L. CUnk scoles, jr., R. L. Polger, J. W. Keaton, John A. Wakefield and Jesse T. Drake. Member of County Executive Committee, J. A. Drake. _ WORTH SNOWING. That Allock's Porous Plasters are the highest result of medical science and skill, and in ingredients and method have never been equaled. That they are the original and genuine porous plaster upon whose reputation imi? tators trade. That Allock's Porous Plasters never fail to perform their remedial work quickly and effectually. That for Weak Back, Rheumatism, Sci? atica, Colds, Lung Trouble, Kidney Diffi? culties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Liver and Stomach Affections, Strains and all Local Pains, they are invaluable. That when you buy Allock's Porous Plasters you obtain the best plasters made. Every Lady Her Own Physican.?A Lady who for many years suffered from Uterine Trouble?Falling, Displacements, Leu eorrhcea and Irregularities, finally found remedies which completely cured her. Any Lady can take the remedies and thus cure herself without the aid of a physi? cian. The Recipes with full directions and advice securely sealed, sent Free to any sufferer. Address Mrs. M. J. Brabie, 252 So. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Name this paper. 42-13. A good second hand Piano for sale. If not sold, will exchange for a good horse, or rent. Apply at this office. 44-3. We are the sole agents for the La Criolla Havana Cigars, the best on the market for 6 csnts. Cunningham Bros. ? Photographs. Every one is"cordially invited to call and see my work at the Maxwell Photograph Gallery. I am now ready for work. Come at once, and do not put off until the last day. Positively will not be here any long? er than the 26th of this month. Enlarging Photographs to any size and style a spe? cialty. All work guaranteed to give satis? faction. Cash must be paid at time of j setting, or work will not be finished. J. C. Fitzgerald. Try Cunningham Bros.' La Criolla full Havana Cigars. 5 cents each. 43-4 Go to Hill Bros, and buy a bottle of B. B. B.?Botanic Blood Balm, the great blood purifier. A good second' hand Piano for sale cheap at the Anderson Music House._ Personal. j Mr. N. H. Fr?hlichstem, of Mobile, Ala., writes : I take great pleasure in re? commending Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, having used it for a se? vere attack of Bronchitis and Catarrh. It gives me instant relief and entirely cured me, and I have not been afflicted since. I also beg to state that I had tried other remedies with no good result. Have also used Electric Bitters and Dr. King's New Life Pills,'both of which I can recommend. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump? tion, Coughs and Colds, is sold on a posi? tive guarantee. Trial bottles free at Hill Bros, Drug Store. . 1 Wonderful Cures. W. D. Hoyt <fe Co., Wholesale and Re? tail Druggist of Rome Ga., sayB: We have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by these medicines in this city. Several cases of pronounced Consumption have*been en? tirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery, ttken in connec? tion with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. 8old by Hill Bros. 1 La Criolla de Key West Cigar?gouine Havana. The best 5-center on the mar? ket. Cunningham Bros. A world beater! La Criolla de Key West Cigar. A full Havana filler for 5 cents each. Cunningham Bros. To Rent.?A comfortable house on West Market street. Apply to 34 R. F. Divveb. Care for Sick Headache. . For proof that Dr. Gunn's Liver Pills cures Sick Headache, ask your Druggist for a free trial package. Only one for a dose. Regular size boxes, 25 cents. Sold by Orr &. Sloan. Startling But True. Willis Poikt, Texas Dec. 1, 1885. After suffering for more than three years with disease of the throat and lungs, I got so low last Spring I was entirely unable to do anything, and my cough was so bad -I scarcely slept any at night. My Druggist, Mr. H. F. Goodnight, sent me a bottle of Dr. BOSANKO'S COUGH AND LUNG SYRUP. 1 found relief, and after using six $1.00 bottles I was entirely cured. J. M. WELDEN. Sold by Orr & Sloan. 8 and WhUUcy ITn^i Its cured at homo with out pain. Book of par. tlcularHRcnt PREi'. _B. M.WOOLLKY. M.I). Ufflco Whitehall St INTENDING ADVEBTI8ER3 Bbould addrws GEO. P. BOWELL & CO., t 10 Spruce Streot, New York City, i For Select List of 1,000 Newspapers, Will bo sent FREE, on application. MEANS & IPG-EE 3 FI3STES STRAW and STIFF HATS, in light weight and'fashionable colors, a specialty. GENTS" FURNISHING GOODS, the finest line in Upper South Carolina. ONE PRICE TO ALL. CUSTOM Mi.DE SUITS ON SHOET NOTICE. CRAYTON. JONES & SPECIALDRIVES. WE have just received from an Auction House a big lot of Wash Fabrics way below their market val? ue, and we are offering them at prices less than coat to our competitors. Re? member, they are special drives, and tvhen this lot is sold, EVEN WE, THE LEADERS OF LOW PRI? CES, cannot duplicate. So come at once and secure some of the Bargains, GRANADA PLAIDS?all new, pretty patterns, 30 inches wide, only Sic. Sold the world over for 12Jc. TUFTED VEILINGS?pretty, new, soft goods, well worth 12Jc. We sell them for 8ic. 1400 LAWNS, handsome patterns, Bpecial drive at 10c. Figured India Lawns, 10c. DUNNELL BATISTE, yard wide, full line of Patterns to select from, 10c. CREPELINE, those lovely goods which have been so much admired, re? duced from 16c, now 12ic. j_ NOTIONS, At prices that will be appreciated by economical buyers. Pearl Buttons, all sizes, 18 to 26 lines, 5c per dozen. Knitting Cotton, red, blue, brown, regular 10c size for 5c. Misses Brilliant Lisle Hose, special drive at 15c. Only a limited quantity and no more to be had. Palmetto Fans, five for a nickel. Ladies' Linen Collars,best made, 10c Turkey Red Doylies, 25c per dozen Children's Hoods in endless variety. Our Parasols and Gloves are sure to please you. AVe have received a new lot of Che? nille, Arrasene, Fillosell, Tinsels, Wash and Embroidery Floss and Knitting Silks. Our Millinery and Mantua Making Departments are growing in favor everv day. gentlemen, A WORD WITH YOU. Do you need a Straw Hat ? Then see our line; we are closing out our stock of Straw Goods, and you may have your own selection at your own price, provided your price is no**too low. "Our" 75c Plaited BosomShlrfc-iaa Leader in every sense of the worcf* No cheap Shirt, but a regular dollar quality. Our line of Men's Five Dollar Hand Made Shoes are without an equal. Why pay six or seven dollars for a Shoe when you can buy as good a wearer and a perfect fit for $5.00. A complete stock of Gents' Under? shirts, either Gauze or Nainsook. Gents' Linen Collars, a complete line, at 10c, either standing or turn down. Our stock of Gents' Neckwear, Hosiery, Pumps, Handkerchiefs is complete in every detail. We have at last secured a Half Hose that we guarantee fast black. New Opera Slipper, "The Gossamer"?as soft as a glove, and just the correct shape. We simply ask that you will give our Stock an inspection. We have Genuine Bargains in every Department OUR shoe department, Contains just the Shoe you want The sales in this Department have more than doubled in the last two months. ' This 8hOWS the fliifw>ri/>wfy flf plr ^ stock. Our Own Brand of Ladies' Shoes are perfect in fit, jtyle and fit, and are sure to pleaso you. ~ Ask > to see them. In Misses' and Children's Shoes we have a most desirable line. We call especial attention to our awaiting you, and want you to come and be convinced that it is your interest to trade with us. m- Make our Store your Headquarters when you come to Town. CRAYTON, JOjNTES & 8EYBT. 0. P. JONES. E. C, WEBB. C. P. JONES & CO. A Magnificent Stock LOVELY ARRAY OF NOVELTIES For Spring and Summer. In Dress Groods We have all the new prevailing shades in Alpacas, Cashmeres, Plain and Fancy Beiges, Nun'B Veiling, Albatross, Baritz Sabasterpools, Henriettas, and many other new patterns, with beautiful Moire Silks, Silk Velvets, and Braids to match. Be sure to see these Goods before selecting your Spring Dresses. Beautiful Satteens and Crepelines! They are all the rage, and must be seen to be appreciated. Tufted Qinghams, Cbam breya, Scotch Zeph yrs, Muslins, Prints and Lawn in every conceivable color and figure. Laces and Embroideries. ' We bought a large job lot of about 3,000 yards one-third below their value. So our Lady friend? can buy these Goods at prices that have never been known in Anderson. We can sell ihem at prices others pay, and still make a profit. Lovely Lawn Floun? cing, Lace Flouncing in cream and white, Cambric Flouncing and Edgings in large va? riety, at prices that will astonish?they are se very cheap. WHITE GOODS, WHITE GOODS. We closed out a large lot of these Goods under value. Never in the history of our business havo we had such bargains. Call and ask to see our Brocatel White Dress Goods at 10c. 1,000 yards White Lawns at 81c, worth from 12o to 15a Our Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Parasols, Silk Mitts, Ribbons, Etc., Are by far the cheapest we have ever known. We beg you not to buy until you exam? ine our Stock. LADIES' HATS. Our Trimmed Hats are beauties. They are trimmed by fashionable Milliners In New York, andere the very lates$ styles. Lots nntrimmed Hats, Plumes, Feathers, and Sailors for the children, all cheaper than you ever saw them. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES. i _ We carry an immense Btock of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Fine Shoes. We can please the most fastidious. In Mens' Shoes, Cassimeres, Hats, Shirts, Collars, Cra? vats and Straw Hats we can show you everything you can wish for. Our Hats we bought by the solid case, in order to be ableCto SELL THEM CHEAPER than OUR COMPETITORS. We spent two weeks in the Northern cities buying our Spring Stock, and we have by far the most Elegant and Cheapest Stock of Goods we have ever shown in Anderson. Just give us a look before you buy%nd be your own judge. We will be glad to see you and show you an Immense Stock at the very Lowest possible prices. Get your prices anywhere you wish, then come to us. We mean to do business this Spring. We have too many Goods, and they must be sold. Respectfully, C. F. JONES & CO. FOSTER FANT. CLARK & BRO. CLOTHING BUSINESS. FOSTER FANT, CLOTHING, HITS MD GERTS' HUGS. SPRING and SUMMER 1888. jbb* I make a Specialty of FINE NEOK WEAR. ? FOSTER FANT. CLARK & BIRO., MERCHANT TAILORS. ' FULL LINE SAMPLES. Suits Made to Order and Fits Guaranteed. B@* We employ best Workmen, and give satisfaction. CLARK & BRO., Whilner Street. March at, 1888 SO KEEP coon,: IN connection with GROCERIES, which we are selling AS LOW as anybody in Town, (it matters not who,) we propose to keep on liand during the Summer months, a lot of FRESH ICE, and will be pleased to have your patronage. Suitable arrangements will be made to accommodate you on Sunday. E. W. TAYLOR ?Sc CO. April 19,1888_:_41 _*_ly EED Agent, Is constantly receiving fresh additions to his Stock of Buggies* Carriages and Plisetons. AND cordially invite all who may wish to purchase anything in this line to call and compare styles and prices. THE SEWING MACHINE DEPARTMENT Has just been filled with latest designs in the Celeb rate d^Nevr Home Machine ?the best in the world. In addition we keep a full supply of Davis. St. John, American Union, and several other first-class makes, to which we invite the careful attention of the trading public THE ANDERSON MUSIC HOUSE IS in full blast, and we are better prepared to fill orders than ever. We have on handVj and to arrive a carefully selected-Stock of Organs, bythe following well known makers?BEETHOVEN, BRIDGEPORT, GEO. P. BENT, KIMBALL and WIL COX <fc WHITE. Should you want an Organ or Piano, we can save you money by I seeing us before you purchase. We can sell on the installment plan to good parties, j Organs for Churches a spec fall y. Call and see us, ANDERSON MUSIC HOUSE. 0. A. REED, Agent, Proprietor. M. L. WILLIS, Manager, j. May 10^888 9 ly BACK FROM NEW YORK With much pleasure We can point with pride towards our Tremendous Stock of Goods, Having spent three weeks in the Northern markets enabled us to find some great Bar? gains for our customers. French Satine by the Pound, While out hunting we found several oa? ses French Satine, yard wide, suitable for every household to have. They contain 8 yards to the pound, and all they cost is 25c for 8 yards._ Just to Think! 1,000 yards beautiful Check Naipsook, that most merchants ask 10c for. We se? cured a big lot, all size patterns, Satin fin? ish. We mark in plainfi^ureajsnly^^^ Grand beyond Description, Those beautiful Mull White Dress Goods which are so very popular up North this season. We were compelled to buy fifty bolts in order to get them at our price. Most merchants pay lie for them, but we will sell ours at 121c Competition, Stand from Under. 5,000 yards best Dress Ginghams. Price all over Anderson is 10c to 12c. Our pat? terns are grand, We want to sell 10,000 yards this summer, and in order to do so,' we will sell from now on at 9c._ Cheap as Dirt. 6,000 yards fine yard wide Sea Island. Our competitors ask 10c for it. We be? lieve in turning our money over. See it ? Only 7c Bleaching Department. We make this one of our pets. Our stock is full and complete this season. Our hobby is a brand called "Nameless." Full yard wide, no starch, good, heavy weight. Is equal to New York Mills, but price is much lower?only 8jc_ Here is a Stunner. 2,000 yards fine imported yard wide Satine. They come in solid colors, striped, oriental patterns. Best Summer or Spring dress a lady can wear. A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid if you can purchase elsewhere for less than 20c. Our price is in the reach of all. Only twelve and a half cents! _ We Speak Again. Our famous Tricotine Dress Goods?the latest out?in all the Spring shades, both in solids, checks and stripes, 40 inches wide. Just think of tho price?25c a yard. Decline in cotton Enables us to offer Athens Checks at Oic Best goods made?styles the nandsoniest. Kyber Clot!.. This is a bran new Dress Goods, just im? ported from abroad. Wholesale Merchants say they cannot get enough to supply the demand. To be appreciated they must be seen. To make n lovely dress, this is what you want How much did you say ??15c. Bed Tic for Ali. Our low-priced Bed Tic at 81c is a mon? ster. Our next grade at 10c is a hummer, and to cap the climax our 15c brand will hold not only feathers, but will hold water. Keep Cool this Summer. Just to think! A beautiful India Linen ? Lawn, soft and sheer, and 40 inches wide. This is worth its weight in gold. We re? peat, please don't forget the width-40 inches wide?one yard and four inches. And the price tells the tale?only 10c. , Cottonades. For Men's and Boys' Summer wear our celebrated Virginia Cottonades cannot be excelled. For instance, oar Q oz. you can buy at 121, our 8 oz. at 15, and our 10 oz. at 20c Old time merchants will ask you 18, 25 and 831c_> Cassimeres and Tweeds. In this department we have spared no pains. We can suit you all, old and young. We begin at 30c and stop at $1.00._ Look How Cheap. Pepperell two and a half yard wide Sheer? ing, nfeached and unbleached. Best goods made, wear unequalled by. any. We nave a large lot in stock, 'and propose to sell ei ther bleached or unbleached at 25c Hickory Shirting For the millions. Our best brands, either in blue or brown, now on sale at ten cents , per yard, Other Stores get pic,_ Scrim and Curtain Net. We succeeded in closing out a lot of Scrim used for curtains. You know they ., are worth 121c, but we are selling ours at 81c. Also, a lot of handsome Lace Curtain Net which is of very fine make. It is good enough for a palace, and the price only reads 12jc_j Beats Them All. ~" || 100 Ladies' Black Eoncle Jerseys. For ; house or street wear they are certainly' nice. We bought them cheap, and propose to give the trading public the benefit of same. Remember, they are black, and sizes 34,36,38, 40, 42. Now is the time to strike for a Jersey. Price only ?8c. Shirts. Our Celebrated Pearl Shirt, unlaundried, made of New York Mills Bleaching, fine . linen bosom, reinforced?sold all over An-__ derson for $1.00?our price is only 75c Gents' Linen Collars, turn down or stand? ing, at ten cents each. Gents' 4-ply Linen Cuffs at 15c. Gents' Undershirts at 25, 35, and 50c._ Shoes. Shoes. This Spring we are making Shoes one of our special leaders. Ziegler's Fine Shoes for Ladies, either in Kid or Goat, at $2.50. Best Shoe on earth. We guarantee every pair of our Shoes to contain no shoddy soles, and present from now on to all pur? chasers, free of cost, a bottle of Shoe Polish with every pair of Ziegler Shoes. Clothing. We keep Men's and Boys' Clothing,. Hats, Caps. We will save you money, and propose to misrepresent no goods. Remember the place?Brick Range, next door to John ?. Peoples & Co. Look for our large Sign. Polite treatment to all, if purchaser or not. LESSER &c CO., LEADER OF LOW PRICBS. March 25,1838 87 - Sm