The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, August 08, 1889, Image 2

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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. j. P. CL?TKSCALES.1 Epitorsiant? 0.0. LANGSTON, J Pbopeietors. THURSDAY, AUG. 8, lft?9. TBRM8 : niTEVBAP,,,,,,, ,, . 81.50. SEE MONTHS...^..75o. The farmer who keeps careful account of his farm, stock and products, will be able to meet the census taker, when he comes next year, with correct statements and not guessed at positions. The prosperity of the fall's business will depend maioly upon the crops. Manufacturers in the East, in nearly all lines of business, are making prepara? tions, as we learn from the Boston Com mercialBultelin, for increased productions. They are busily engaged in running their mills and feel confident of a profitable disposition of their goods. The sogar trust, finding the high prices for the product are limiting consump tion, has commenced storing sogar in large quantities in the great Brooklyn (N. Y.) warehouses. At last accounts about 300,000 barrels were thus disposed of, the iutention being to sustain prices in the interest of the trust and against the interest of consumers. ' I Editor Gantt, of the Athens Banner, ^says, in writing up Mr. Grady's excur? sion down the river, at one of the land? ings Mr. Grady drank the first cup of coffee that ever passed his lips. Water is his only beverage. He also writes that \ Grady said on the trip he saw the negro in his true state, before being contami ; nated by politicians and the evils of city life?that the more he saw of the white men the better he liked the negro. ?-? The Ex-Confederate Association of Chicago is endeavoring to raise funds for : the erection of a monument over the graves of the "seven thousand American ^soldiers" who died while prisoners of war at Camp Douglas. The Cincinnati . Commercial-Gazette indorses the move? ment, and says: "If ever men won the right to a monument for personal valor, the confederate soldiers won 'it in the : bloodiest and most dreadful battles known ~io history." v,: The Yeldell, case which has attracted v; so much attention for the last two weeks, has at last ended in the surrender of the fg. fogitiye by Gov. Beaver, of Pennsylvania. This is a very happy termination of | what promised tobe a very unpleasant ? inter State affair. Officers Lyon and Strom were highly complimented for their steady devotion to duty while in . Pittoburg on this business by the Police .authorities of that city. Good for Edge field... . fc^^A huge, trust of $1,000,000,000 is now talked of Its object will be to control the railroads. This sounds big, and twenty years ago such a scheme would have been pronounced visionary. But :why should it be impossible now ? If a :trust involving ten or twenty or even fifty millions can be organized and prove beneficial to those who enter into the - scheme, it will not be long before this great trust will be possible. A large and wealthy corporation has practically its T own way .in matters of this iind, as by I competition it can choke off smaller individual enterprises. The Inter-State Farmers' Association will meet this year at Montgomery, Ala., on the 20th of August. The Association Vis composed of delegates from all of the I cotton States, each Congressional District "In these States being entitled to five votes. It was organized at Atlanta in, 1887, and met last year in Raleigh, N. subject is assigned to each State imposing the Association, for discus don;' "Agricultural Depression, Causes, jnct Remedy," is the subject assigned to >nth" Carolina. Mr. T. H. Eainsford, Trenton, has consented to make the ^ening a?^ress on the subject. The [roads have promised to give a special of about four cents per mile for the tripj^ A large and interesting Eeeting is expected. The delegates are ^appointed by the Vice-President for each ?.tate. Colonel E. R. Mclver is the Vice-president for South Carolina. The following is & list of the delegates and [ternsTSs^fiRpointed by him from the rd'Congressional District: Delegates >r. G. JET. Waddell, Carpnaca; J. Ilton Watson, Anderson; J, E. David >n, Newberry; O. H. Schumacher, ralhalla; J. W. Brunson, Ea3ley. Al jrnatea; J. N. King, Ninefcy-SLx; W. :."3STeal, Anderson ; Hon. W. D. Har ly, Shelton ; Dr. J. L. M. Curry, Fair 'lay; W. T. Bowen, Bickens. At the annual meeting of the Alumni Association of the State University, held in Colombia a month ago, it was deter? mined to establish two scholarships in the University this fall, and a committee was appointed to arrange all details in regard thereto. The object is to aid poor boys that are unable to educate them? selves. The scholarships are two in , 'nnmber, each to pay $150.00 per year, jrfjui44o-he"hBld until graduation, unless ^withdrawn on account of the beneficiary's |hayi conduct or poor progress. All ap ;pjicants must be of good moral charac "i not less than 16 nor more than 20 of age., and must have been resi? sts of South Carolina for the five years mediately preceding the competitive ^examination for the scholarships. The !f:-examination will be held in each county : - on the 10th of next September, and those ^: Handing in the two best papers will be ^ awarded cholarships. In order to stand i these examinations the applicants must i^jirst satisfy the scholarship committee by presentation of proper papers that they are unable to educate themselves. These examinations will be upon mod? ern geography, history of South Carolina and history of the United States; upon arithmetic, including the metric system, algebra to equations of the second decree, and the first three books of geometry, and upon the ibrms and constructions of English grammar. The candidates suc? cessful at these examinations will still have to stand the regular enhance ex? aminations of the Univeraity. The scholarship examinations are restricted to the three branches of English history ? and mathematics, as it is intended to give the successful applicants the great? est liberty in choosing from the large' number of courses offered by the Univer? sity. Any information in regard to f^-these. scholarships will be cheerfully f given by F. H. Weaton, of Columbia, the I chairman of the scholarship committee. All application must be received by him before the first of September next. A FIRE AT SEA. - The Terrible Experiences of Passengers Bound for South America, an Depicted by an Anderson L;idy. [The following letter was written l<y Mrs. John M. Lander to her relatives in this County. It was not intended for pub lication, but we have secured it for the benefit of our readers, who, we know, will read it with considerable interest. As is well known Mr. and Mrs. Lander have gone to Brazil, where the former will labor as a missionary.?En.] Oh Board Steamer "Alliaxca," Off Sargipe Light Houso, twenty-four liouis from Pervavboco, Lat. 10? 7? S., Long. 35? 50r W., Joly 9th, 1SS9,10 a. in. Ouu Precious Loved Ones : We are saved by God's mercy! To Him be all praise! Let us all serve Him with re? newed zeal! Kb doubt you have all seen the newspa? per account of our accident last night. I can easily imagine how, at this dull season, the reporters will seize a short cablegram and enlarge it at will. Though hardly ?tted do so now, yet 1 seize the first opportunity of telling you what I can of what has hap? pened to us. The mere statement of what has been our experience can give you no adequate idea of our feeling. May none of you ever learn what that is ! Last night about ten o'clock the Alli anca was disc .'V^red on fire. The passen? gers were put out in the life boats, and kept out until about 4 a. m. The fire was then considered under control. It, how over, is not entirely out yet, but nearly so. All the passengers are saved, with scarcely an accident. The fire is supposed to have originated in some damp cotton packed in Pernambuco. Cotton' and coal were burning at the same time. It was thought that the boat would be lost, but now, fortunately, all is considered safe. Perhaps your earthquake experience will help you to conceive of what we have felt. It was nothing to our last night's episode, but yet we thought of it. This morning everything is in confusion, and each one is telling his experience. As usual, each thinks his the worst. I could not begin to tell you one-tenth; and bo I will give you our story. It is really the worst. Last night we happened to sit up later than usual. About ten of us were talking in Social Hall. A gentleman ran in and called Mr. Lander out. As he was quite excited, the other gentlemen soon fol? lowed to find out the trouble. The ladies were loft to imagine what was the matter. One thought she heard the word "fight," and we concluded that there was a fight in the card room. The men began goiDg i to their rooms and hurrying out, but none would say what was the matter, and i some would S3y "It's all over." We were beginning to settle down to the belief that it was a "gentlemanly" en? counter, and that no one wanted to tell who was in it. But alas! The steward entered and said, "Ladies, put on your life-preservers. The boat's on fire." With? out a word we separated. I don't re? member hearing even an exclamation. By the time I reached my room Mr. Lan? der was there, and said there was plenty of time. He and I were just as calm ai d cool ;isyou ever saw us. IwokeLiura [the babe three years old] up, saying, "Let':j dress and go ashore on a little boat." She always enjoyed that, and so she didn't dissent in the least. I dressed her warmly in her sailor suit and cloak; and she sat quietly while I prepared for leaving the Allianca, expecting to bid it a final adieu. Fortunately I was not un? dressed, and had on my grey flannel. I packed onr first treasures in our pockets, sjjd pinned one of papa's letters in each of our bosoms, and put on Laura a card (the Topic Card) giving her name, home ad? dress, and stating the accident. I assure you I did it more easily than I can now think of it. Then I packed the hand bag, valise, lunch basket and steamer trunk, expecting the latter to be thrown over perhaps. By this time we were called on deck. The A mericans were sent to one side, and tho Brazilians to the other. Ladies and children were first assigned to boats. Our missionary larlies kept together, and were stationed at boat 6, East side, oppo? site smoke-stack. It was the last boat I lowered , and we waited a long time, but had seats. The tire drill, as I said [in a previous letter] w ?3 very poor; and we saw the need of a thorough drill. They [ were over an hour lowering the life boats. Fortunately the fire was below, and the. deck was safe. We could only see the smoke. The ship had run towards shore, as long as possible; but, for fear of an explosion, the engine fires were put out. The night was calm, 2 alight wind from the East; but the fire was on the West. The moon was bright, and the heavens clear. Various methods" were tried for getting the ladies on the life boats. Some went down rope ladders, some on chairs swung down; but none were successful, as they were slow and the waves were strong, and the small boats could not be held still. It was decided to try another plan with oar boat. We wore put in while it hung just outside the upper railing. As all the lidies were on and the boat not too full, Mr. Mattison and Mr. Lander were al? lowed to go with us. I felt that we were all right. But uo! Our ropes did not work together. It was intended to lower us gently into the water. The "aft davit," though made of heavy iron bent nearly double, the "fore tackle" would not work; the boat stood nearly on end ; the water rushed in; the ladies screamed; the children cried; we could scarcely hold in. The quartermaster called out, "Cut the ropes," meaning the fore-rope, "Here's the hatchet." Mr. Mattison was at it, but didn't take the hatchet. Mr. Lander grasped it and caught the rope. It must be cut, or all would go over. Just then the rope was cut from above (Mr. Lander had the wrong one); the boat fell with a terrible slash and slusb; Mr. Lander lost his hold as the boat lurched from under him; and he fell up to bis waist pockets into the wa? ter, right between the boat and the shi,, in imminent peril of being crushed tu pieces between them. Oh ! you can't im? agine my feelings. He caught our boat's side and tried to get in, but his life pie server caught under the guuwale of the boat. Mr. Mattison, Miss Howell and I tried to pull him in, but ho seemed fas? tened. I had Laura in my lap, too. A man (the second cook) swung down cn the tackle of the fore davit, grabbed him by the preserver, which broke, and then caught him by the seat of the pants, and whirled him lengthwise into the boat. The rope which was holding us in mid air was cut with, a bread knife which a dining room boy ran down and got. You can imagine the time. To him we all owe a great deal, and to the second cook I owe the life of my dear husband. But above all there is one to whom we give constant thanks. I know you will all join us. The sailors got misplaced. In our boat we had either 21 or 22 persons. Wo were commanded and steered by a quartermas? ter. Our rowers were a freight clerk, the second cook, tilt pantry man and the butcher. Not ?. <inglo sailor! But let's "praise the bri.fge that carries us over safe." Our men did nobly. We were so full of water that one had to bail out, and Mr. Lander took his place. As we rowed from the ship wo sang, "Xearer, my God, to Thee." Tho orders were for all the boats to stay together, not far from tho ship. We stayed on tho West side. The light-house and land seemed about fifteen miles away. One boat and the life raft were saved for tho .Captain and Iiis crew. When they should abandon tho ship, the Captain's boat was to lead us ashore. We had, perhaps, felt that our troubles were over when our little boat was safe on the sea. But, although there was no wind nor white caps, yet we had a rough time of It. A strong ground swell made the waves high. We rolled up and down In almost constant fear of running into or of being run over by other small boats ; or of getting too near or under the ship. There was danger, or we feared there wa?, of an explosion. Kegs of turpentine, oil, &o., were thrown overboard. The tough? ness brought on sea sickness. Misses Howell and Morton, Mr. Lander and I, were the only well onoa. Mr. Mattison suffered most terribly. - Mrs. Mattison was almost as bad. Miss Morton hold Lina (Mattison). Miss Agnose was with us, and was very sick. She had an attack of heart disease. Laura only cried when her papa was in the water. She got very sick, but, after the usual relief, went to sleep. We were thus for five hours, and I had Laura in my lap all the timo. Fortunately the fire was underneath, and did not show much. All the time the cotton was being cast into the sea, and we had full benefit of tho fumes. We kept quiet, straining to catch every order that was given. The officers did nobly. How grand it seemed to be a commander and keep cool! At first the Captain went about with pistol in band. Some saw him draw it on backsliding sailors. Next to him came the first mate. He .really worked hardest of all. A big, strong Ger? man, nothing seemed to tire him. The hours dragged slowly. The bright moon went dowu. Wo began to think how, after such waiting, we could bear the row to shore. Really we suffered all tho feelings of shipwreck. Rowing to shore would havo aroused our energies more than lying around. iNi our boat we had a bag of valuables, a lot of crackers, a bottle of coffee and some wiuo. Each had satchels. We had our three. The purser, at the very first, delivered each man's money. It was quite cool; but we were all wrapped up. Finally, about 3.30 a. m. came the wel? come cry, "Come aboard!" From the waters arose a loud hurrah. A. load of men were first taken, and they went to work throwing cotton. Next our boat was called. We went to the ship's side, and, one by one, had a rope tied around our waists, and tried to walk up a rope ladder, but were mostly pulled up. I was soaking wet about half a yard up my skirts. My feet had been ankle deep in the water all the time. A sailor carried Laura up in his arms. She never dreamed of our danger, and we did not explain it to her. The work of fighting the fire con? tinued all night; but we felt Bafe and thankful. We preferred being on the old Allianca with part on fire to staying where we were. We went to bed and rested, with a few fitful slumbers. This morning the valises and satchels were brought up. I saved most of Lau? ra's clothes. Everything she has is stained from the leather. What a pitiful sight we will make going into Rio! Some have ruined and lost valuable things, but I don't think we have. Mr. Lander's beaver is the^most conspicuous loss. We feel thankful to be saved; the rest is mere earthly dross. We thought first of telegraphing to you, but every one advised against it. When we get to B?? hla, tho boat will send a long telegram, and the papers will give you more than we could afford to send. Everybody is worn out this morning and lying around. Of course the boat is much upset. You can imagine tbat we are net much in love with sea voyages. I have not told all, but can't write more. Our dining-room boy, who saved us last night by cutting the rope, has just given me the bread knife, at my request. It is always to be a prominent ornament in my house. His address is A. G. Jury, 118, 51st St., New York. He is a native of London. Mr. Lander will conclude this letter. Tommie. Bohia, July 10, 12m. I will continue on Tommie's page. Saturday last, at Pernambuco. I ale too^ muchofBro. Smith's watermelon. Sun? day I had a dreadful spell of cholera morbus. Monday I was better, bu t quite weak, and I was in bad plight for the labors and dangers of the perilous night. I did not sleep any Monday night. Tuesday I was very much stewed up. Last night, as I was undressing for bed, the engines stopped their slow, heavy thud, and I immediately dressed again and went out on deck to find out the trouble ; not waking Tommie and Laura, however. I could learn nothing, but felt that it might be woll to be on the alert. I accordingly settled myself in a chair in the saloon, just outside where my loved ones were sleeping in their horthp, and thus dozed until twelve. Walking out in the moonlight, the quartermaster told me that all was going right and to go to bed. I accordingly did so, and slept until seven this morning. To-day I feel sti? and sore about the chest and arms, and am resting on board instead of going ashore. Well, Tommie has told you most tbat would interest you about our fire, It is supposed to have originated from a cigar? ette thrown on cotton while loading at Pernambuco. Near the cotton were two hundred barrels of Brazilian rum, which aided the lire and added much to the chance of explosion and destruction. The coal also caught on fire. It is said that Mr. Van Iderstein, the chief engineer, took the decided stand that saved the ship. They filled the hold amidship with water. The coal bunkers in falling rolled toward the port, the cargo listed toward tbat side, and the cotton, rum, etc., were thrown out from the othor side. All theso things made the vessel lie heavy upon one side. We ran along the shore; the ground swell was strong and parallel to our vessel, and sometimes it seemed we might go over on our sido. Bottles, glasses and a Brazilian coffee pot fell from the dinner table; the books, &c, fell from the saloon tables, and one could, with some discomfort, keep his berth. We are now at rast in a fair harbor, and are sur? rounded by lighters taking off flour, &c. The donkey engine is rumbling just under me, and yet Tommie and Laura are taking their naps. There are several injuries sustained by the men during the tire, and nearly all are worn and stiff and sleepy. Tho car? penter's eyes are badly injured by smoke, dust, and fumes. The third officer fell down a coal bunker and injured his back. The chief engineer received a scalp wound. A soaman had his hand cut open with a cotton tie. The second cook got a couple of ribs broken. The Captain told me tbat the rescue of our boat and of me was a miracle. I feel that I havo been rescued from a watery grave, and that my life is vt value to my Father in Heaven. When we got hack to our state-room about 4 o'clock, we knelt together, and with the keenest and nioBt fervent emo? tions, we joined hearts and voices in grat? itude and vows of consecration to our kind rresorver. Everything is coming to rights. We will lie here, I can't say how long, proba bly from 48 to GO hours. A steamer has arrived] since wo did bound for New | York. She will carry this letter we hope. We spent last Saturday and Sunday in Pernambuco. Dined with Bro. Smith Presbyterian. I must close this for the mail. , , With a now lovo and faith and hope an l purpose, Yours always, Jujin M. Land ku. ? MiaH Daisy Hampton, daughter of General Wade Hampton, has entered one of the New Ytri hospitals to train as a nurse. Belton Items. The ralus continue, and Hie spirits as well as bodies of our farmers are becoming much damp? ened. Too soon to complain on this line. Tho last words of your grumbling about dry weather have scarcely dragged out of the dust, yet your muttcrings are again breaking forth because you aro compelled to walk through the mud to And out that your corn is turning yellow, cotton shed? ding its siyirtrL's, putato vines running to ruin, watermelons loo watery and insipid, peaehea ripening too fast, grapes mildewing and your neighbors have enough of their own trials to wade through without crossing the ponds and small creeks in their fields to visit you and hear your recitals of failure and disaster. Poor fel? lows I how you aro to bo pitied! Not becauso of your imagined loss, but on account of fruitless moanings. Cease them! Nover did you have bet? ter crops, nor, notwithstanding the excessive rains, finer prospects. Even should these showers continuo throughout tho forty days (dog days) as a few wise ones ? have predicted, who is able to show what/loss, il any, will thon be sustained? Can't show it. Then don't complain. Wait till the loss becomes a reality. Last Wednesday we ran up lo rictlmont. Met so many old friunds that pleasant recollection.", kind greetings nnd flattering courtesies almost persuaded us to extend the time of our visit. We could not deny ourself the pleasure of accepting an invitation to dine with Mr. S. F. Trowbrldgc, and to spend a night with Mr. C. D. Nesbitt. Even the business part of our visit was enjoyed, becauso the genial gentlemen with whom wo had business regard it not all of life to live, and feel that this beautiful world Is not a hum-drum workshop. Anderson County may feel justly proud of her interest In Piedmont extended. The new mill building is fast approaching com? pletion, and the machinery Ib being placed. Col. Cagle of the contractors, Caglo <fc Davis, informed us that within six weeks thoir work would be fin? ished. By November all things will probably be ready for the great mill to start. The Board of Trustees of Belton Academy, sen? sible of tho fact that their school Is abreast with tho best of its rank, and strongly impressed with its tendency to niovo in advance, havo materially aided it by electing Prof. W. E. Breazealc to a position in tho corps of instructors. With its highly competent instructors, and tho best equip ed class-rooms and school aids outside of a college, It will soon step upon a platform where It will be esteemed and spokon of by a higher-sounding name. That day is not far ahead. The Trustees and citizens are preparing for its early dawn. Last Saturday we were called upon to perform one of the most difficult tasks wc have had to per? form in many days. While it was difficult, our associates and tho attending circumstances made tho undertaken duty very pleasant. Miss May Russell, tho popular teacher at Calhoun, Mrs. J. M. Goer, of Beltou, and ourself were the judges in a contest in penmanship. Under the very careful training of their teacher, Miss Nannie Callaham, tue pupils had all made such uniform progress that it required long and close examining to de? termine who had improved most. The judges at length decided to award the first prize to Master Frank Mattison, and the second to Lizzie Cox. Had there been a third prize, Miss Essie Mattison, ranking third, would have taken it, Miss Calla? hau closed her school that evening with an en? joyable exhibition. A previous engagement with Mr. J. M. Geer to attend the closing exercises of Cedar Grovo Singing School deprived us of the pleasure of remaining, much to our regret, as wo reached Cedar Grove too late to witness the exer? cises. Tho crowded house and happy faces were unmistakable proofs of a delightful occasion. Cedar Grove has some good voices, which, with proper training, can render excellent music. Dr. Charles Manly preached at the Baptist Church Sunday night as usual. This being the annual meeting of the Church, tho morning was devoted to reading t.ai adopting Tarlous interest? ing reports. Sunday School was well attended in the afternoon. Tho visitor's class was favored with the presence of Judge Cox, of Anderson, Mr. Pryor, of Fayetteville, N. C, and Rev. E. C. Rice, of Ninety-Six. Mrs. F. H. Rhoda is spending a few day? with relatives here. She to returning from a visit to Edgeiicld County tu her home at Suwance, Ga. Miss Daisy Lyne:i, of Greenville, has just ended a visit to Miss Georgia McDavId, and returned homo. She must bear in mind that others besid es Miss Georgia can enjoy agreeable company. She should havo given them an opportunity. Miss Lillian Slough has again given tho Helton young men an opportunity to sea a handsome lady. W. L. Durst, Piesident of Greenwood Cotton Mills, made a short stop bore while on a flying business trip to Anderson. Wo are indebted to Mr. A. R. Cox for several baskets of delicious peaches and somo fine water? melons. Everybody scctns to bo on a trip. Wo saw Dr. S. Lander, Mr. C. C. Langstou ami Mr. Mauldln, of the Anderson Bank in a group away from their homes. How is that?a preacher, a newspa? per man and a Bank officer ? But they are mar? ried. It is all right. They were simply going somewhere. Captain Land, with his corps of hands has re? turned, after a few week's absence, and resumed work on the depot. Captain Land knows how to improve the appearance of old buildings, as well as to orect neat new ones. His workmen are the right men in the right placo, too. Belton will sing praises to the Captain and his men whon they complete the improvements begun. Quite a delegation went from Belton to the As? sociation, at Dorchester, Tuesday. Dr. Manly, Dr. Bailey, W. W. Keys, of Baptist Courier, and Prof. A. L. Towncs, of Greenville Female College, passed through here en route for the Association. A. J. Stringer was kept busy providing convey? ances to the Church. He was equal to the task, however. The exercises will be interesting and profitable. Everybody ought to attend. Kappa. Corner Items. Alwavs a complaint issuing from our lips. Last week it was the cry dry ! dry ! this week rain ! rain ! Too much?will it ever be that wo have things exactly to suit? Tbe town of Cook'b is now on a boom. The material is now on the grounds for the erection of s. dwelling house, a Metho? dist Church and commodious school room. Would suggest that the painter's brush would add considerably to tbe appearance of some of tbe improvements already made. Rev. Mark Grier, of Due West, was in our midst last week canvassing for funds for the improvement of the buildings of Erskine Collego. We don't know with what success he met, but hope his mis? sion proved not a failure, for it is certainly a very worthy cause for wbich he labors. It is to such institutions that we naturally look for the upbuilding and support of our country. Tho regular 3emi-annuai communion services will commence at Good Hope Church on next Friday, 9th inst., the pastor, Rev. R. C. Ligon.Jwill be assisted by that very able divine, the Rev. J. 0. Lindsay, of Due West. Those who attend may expect something more than ordi? nary iu the presentation of gospel truths. A very prominent young merchant at Cook's Station thinks that Miss Roporin should be more guarded and careful in her deportment towards young men ; that her recent behavior towards him, consid? ering the Umoand place, was altogether unbecoming. We don't know exactly all the circumstances connected therewith, but think it might be very good advice, especially when in his presence, since he is so liable to notice and question any? thing in the least seeming improper.? Tom is, any way, quite a modest and timid young man. Mr. Albert Bowie, who recently pur? chased a fine farm in this neighborhood, will at once proceed to the improvement of the same by the erection of a comforta? ble residence and all necos3ary buildings. A saw mill is now located on the place ready to furnish all necessary material for building purposes. Albert has ail the vim and energy, and with the assistance of his very excellent helpmate, success in life surely awaits him. On Friday, 9tb inst., there will be a meet? ing of the MoiTattsville Alliance. It is very desirable that there should be a full attendance. Besides the installation of officers, there will be other business of prime importance to the Order demanding attention. Speaking of alliances reminds us that there is a silent but constantly whispered rumor of an alliance being effected between this and an adjoining Township. This alliauco, though with only two mem? bers, and tho assistance of a clergy or N. P., becomes a perfect organization "until -do separate us by death." Now, don't all bounce mo at once, fori duu't mean you ; besides we didn't tell it, but cost assured we will have the trumpets and the bolls in readiness, Holland's Store Items.' The rains for tho past week or so have been fino, and "crops are booming." Of courae the fanner is feeling good. Tho rains, in a few instances, have been quite heavy, but tho good results will inoro than balance. Fruit and vegetables are plentiful on. every hand. Would it not be in order for our people to meet at a given time and return thanks to Him from whom all good cminatea? Some of our people are having their fruit made into brandy, which will but help to tighten the cords that some of them Eire alread}1, hard bound, and bring their families, "however innocent they may be," to shame and disgrace. Prof. Willis closed his singing on the 7th inst. He received praises at every hand for the pains taken to instruct the class, and for the proficiency the scholars attained during the short time. His clas3 at Rubarnah will give a concert some time in September, the proceeds of which will go to some charitable put pose. We be? speak for them a full house. No enter? tainment headed by Mr. Willis will bB anything like a failure. A meeting will begin at Providence next Friday night. The pastor, Mr. Ford, will be assisted by Rev. J. W. Blos? ser. The meeting will probably continue for a week or more. The services, we are informed, will be held under the harbor. We were shown a piece of branch bot? tom of some two acres, a few days ago, by Mr. G. L. Stevenson, which has a crop cf corn on it of a variety called flour corn. Mr. Stevenson did all the work that it has received, except the plowing, himself, and the old gentleman takes a special pride in showing and giving in detail the superior quality of this species of corn. One advantage is its succoring propensity. He planted two grains in the hill some ten or twelve inches apart, and in nearly eyery hill there is from six to ten well developed stalks, making almost a solid ma?b from one end of the row to the other. Mr. Stevenson says the fodder that he will gather from the land will more than pay tho expenses of cultivation; also, that a barrel of Hour mixed about the propor? tion of one-third corn cannot be detected by the sharpest expert. It would be worth our farmers' while to give it a trial, as it is a much surer crop than wheat, and much more prolific. Rev. Hugh McLees preached an excel? lent sermon at Antioch last Sunday. He will preach again at the same place the first Sunday in September, and will, perhaps, protract for several days. Miss; Bettie Earle has been confined to her room for several days with sickness, which caused her school to stop. We trust she will soon recover and be able to resume her duties in the school room. A protracted meeting was held at Ru? hamah the better part of last week. The pastor did the preaching without any as? sistance. Burke. Notes from Townville. Miss Maggie Mattison, of Greenville, 3b visiting in the Fork, Wra. S. Brown, Esq., and family, of Anderson, spent several days here last week among relatives. The erection of a Baptist Church near Farmer's Store at an early day is a stroDg probability. Mr. Cowan Bowen, a nice youDg man of Abbeville County, visited friends and rela? tives here last week. "Dan," the faithful horse of Dr. J. P. Harris, died last week, being thirty-three years old. "Dan" probably did service in the late war. The old war-horses are nearly all dead. J. C. Gantr, J. A. Hatcher, W. P. Snell groye and A. F. Cromer represented the Methodist Churches of the Fork in the District Conference at Walhalla last week. The Baptist Church at this place are con? structing a convenient baptistery on the Church lot, which will include attractive and substantial dressing-rooms. Mibs Mattie McCarley, an amiable young lady of this place, has been quite sick for some time, but is now somewhat better. The giu-house of Mr. C. S. Milford, in this Township, blew down during a rain and wind storm last week. Mr. Milford was at work underneath the building when the storm struck it, and came near losing his life in the wreck. The debris complete? ly entrapped him, but he escaped unhurt. ?D' Honen Path Items. The colored people had a pic nie here last Monday?the crowd was estimated to he betwen four and six thousand people. The order was said not to be very good. The Alliance men had a meeting here last Friday, which was well attended. They decided to put up a co-operative store at Honea Path. They have elected seven directors, and the directors will have a meeting soon and employ some one as business manager to run the store. They also elected a Cotton Weigher for this place. Three men were nominated for the position. When the vote was counted Mr. W. E. C. Vcrmillion was declared elected. Our town is just now in a buggy boom. Mr. M. I. Brock, of the firm of Shirley. Finley ?fc Shirley, and Mr. J. R. Donald are all selling buggies and carts. No rea? son now for riding horseback?unless you like it better. The Sunday School at Barker's Creek is in fine condition. Last Sunday they had twenty-three to recite the Ten Command? ments from memory. That was good. They are building a warehouse here to store cotton seed for a Company in Ohar lotte, N. C. I hope that our people will have better sense than to sell all their seed. Mr. Dock. Dunlap is smiling, because the baby is a boy, and Jess. Milford can't hardly behave himself because his is a daughter. Misses Mary Martin and Maggie Bren nan, after spending some time with friends in town, returned to their homes in Colum? bia. Dr. H. Latimer and wife, of Georgia, are visiting in Town. Mr. C. E. Harper had the misfortune to get one of his fine horses hurt last Sun? day while playing in the lot. The horse ran against something and came near splitting its skull open. Honea Path is well represented at the Association at Dorchester this week, Miss Etta McGee, of Donalds, is visiting in town. Prof. J. B. Watkins is spending a while with friends in Laurens. Dr. J. F. Shirley sports a new buggy. Cally. New Yorlkr's Latest Fad.?The latest fad in New Pork is to take a ride in a double-decked Fifth Avenue Stage coach? an amusement open to all classes of peo? ple "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspa? per" this week contai ns a very spirited picture of one of these stages. This excel? lent number also contains negro sketches by Kemblo, a supplement entirely devoted to Detroit, Yanderbilt's famous trotting team, and many other good things. ? One of the oddest typographies errors ever made was in a book publish? ed by the firm of Crocker & Brewster, which has just been brought to public attention by the death of Mr. Brewster. It was one of the sermons of Dr. Nathan? iel Emmons, the great orthodox divine. The doctor quoted the Scripture text, "Cut him down. Why cumbereth he the ground?" The intelligent compositor put it in type, "Cut him down like a cu? cumber, to the ground." ? A very sad accident took place at Campton last Monday. Squire William Camp went out on the creek to look at the crop. His little grandson Tommie, son of Mr. Thomas Camp, went with him. He was about three years old. Wishing to go over some ground where the little boy could not well get along, be said to him to wait there until he came back. After an absence of fifteen to thirty minutes he returned but the little boy could not be seen. His fears were arous? ed and he began to examine the little .stream. He soon found the little fellow drowned. He had gone to the bank of the creek and bad fallen in a place too deep for him. It wa.s a most sorrowful sight to see the grandfather bearing the dead child in his arma to the house.-? Carolina Spartan. CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. Kansas City, August 2.?At 2 o'clock this afternoon a well-addressed man, riding a large sorrel horse, rode up to Altman's jewelry store, at 718 Main street. He dismounted, letting the horse stand without hitching, and went into the store. He asked to look at some diamonds, which had been shown him yesterday. The tray was handed to him, when he grabbed a handful and made a dash for the door. He sprang for his horse but the animal became lrightened and dashed off down the street. The robber ran to a corner, where he jumped into a hack and drove rapidly away, pur? sued by the police. He has not been captured. The diamonds are estimated to be worth S15,00U. RUTLKDGE, Ga., July 30.?Mr. Henry Beaves, a farmer living near Rutledge, was shot last night by his wife. Mr. Beaves, had been off several days, and on leaving be loaded his shotgun and in? structed his wife to shoot any one who might come during his absence if the intruder's intention was to do her harm. Mr. Beaves came home last night at 10 o'clock and decided he would have "some fun out of her," as he said. He walked to the door, turned the knob and she asked who it was. He did not an? swer. She took up the gun and pulled back the hammer, but it slipped out of her hand and shot before she intended. However, it took effect in Mr. Beaves' neck and lodged therein. Doctors say it is fatal. Clayton, Ga., August 1.?Mrs. Sarah York, wife of John T. York, who lives north of town, was bitten by a large rattlesnake on day before yesterday. Mrs. York was out in the field and stepped on the snake, when it bit ber on the leg. The limb was corded and whisky had not the slightest tendency to intoxicate. It is said the lady, who was not accustomed to strong drink, drank half a gallon of whisky during the after? noon. The limb is badly swollen, and it is doubtful whether she will overcome the effects of the poison. The snake is said to have been the largest seen in the county for years. It was killed1, by her husband and others who were in company with her. Raleigh, N. C, Aug. 1.?B. F. Moore, of Maxton, committed suicide night before last in a remarkably deliberate way. He was a prominent citizen, and was subject at times to great mental de pression. He went to Alfordsville and spent some little time talking with friends. He went to his room and two hours later, at 9 o'clock p. m., hfiB room? mate, Norman McRae, went to bed There being no light in the room McRae heard a noise as of the dripping of water, which he thought was caused by a leak? ing bucket. He awakened yesterday morning to find Moore's dead body in bed beside him, and then discovered that the dripping sound was made by the blood falling from the suicide's throat. Moore had gotten in bed, and first cut bis throat with a razor, and not satisfied with this had completed tne terrible work with the razor, Otsego, N. Y., July 30.?Mrs. John Fooler has given birth to a baby whose weight is but two pounds. It measures about ten inches in length and less than three inches across the shoulders. The child is so small that doll's clothes are required to dress it. It takes the air in an ordinary doll's carriage. Both par? ents are good sized persons. Columbia, S. C, August 3.?A horri? ble tragedy wa3 perpetrated on the streets of Columbia about 6:15 this even? ing, in which James I. Clark lost his life, at the hands of W. R. Meetsse. The killing took place in the heart of the city, on Main street, in front of the city hall and in a stone's throw of the county courthouse. The cause of the killing, as fir as we have been able to ascertain, is as followB: One Doug Meetze, an uncle of the slayer, attempted to deliver his nephew's wife 8 note, purporting to be from a gentleman, but she indignant? ly refused to receive it, and informed her husband of the occurrence. W. B. Meetze at once demanded the note of his uncle, which proved to be an improper communication, addressed to Mrs. Meetze. The note was unsigned, but Meetze satis? fied himself that it waa from James I. Clark, and at once threatened to kill both James I. Clark and Doug Meetze. Clark and Meetze appeared on the street armed with a shotgun, and it waa soon known to the police officers that trouble was brewing. Sheriff Rowan at once had W. R. Meetze brought to his office, and on Meetze solemly promising that the trouble had ended, permitted htm to go free. At about 6:15 p. m. Clark was walk? ing up the Btreet with an unknown lady, when he and Meetze met and commenc? ed shooting at each other with pistols. It is reported that Clark fired the first shot, and this was his only one. Meetze returned the fire, shooting three times, one ball passing through Clark's brain, inflicting a mortal wound. Clark was a married man with several children, was ex-trial justice, and at the last election was a candidate for sheriff for Lexington couuty. Meetze was keeping a livery stable in this city. He was uuhurt in the affray and is now in jail, and has the sympathies of the public. ? There is a widower from Newberry coming over here continually, J. R. by name. We think he is after stealing one of Saluda's fair daughters. He was in full costume at Bethany Saturday. Quite a funny thing happened to him recently. In coming over he passed Silver Street and bought a lot of nice confections. He stopped on the way at John Goggans to rest and in leaving he picked up what he thought was his box of confections but it happened to be the play box of Mr. Gog gans' children,containing a baby doll and itn dresses. He did not discover his mistake until the lady opened it. You can judge the consequent confusion. She said she would forgive him as he was a widower, but if he had been a young man not used to such things be should never cross the Saluda again. After explana? tions peace reigns.?Denny Correspondence Johnston Monitor. COTTAGES ? FOR ? Sale or Rent! THE Andereon Building and Loan As? sociation has just completed the erec? tion of several handsome four-room Cot togee?neatly painted ami plastered?situ? ated in the most desirable part of the City, within four blocks of the Public Square, near the Female College. For terms, npply at the otlice of J. D. MAXWELL, Secretary and Treasurer. Aug 8,1889 5_ Gin Bristles. JUST received, twenty pounds of best (Jin Bristles?31 inches long?for sale by A. B. TOWERS. PATRICK MILITARY INSTITUTE, ANDERSON, S. C. NEXT Session opens September 11th. For particulars apply to CAPT. JOHN B. PATRICK, Principal. Aug 8, 1889_5_ C Hotel for Sale or Rent. IOFFER for Sale or Rent, the Bel ton Hotel of seventeen rooms. Also, for sale twelve desirable Building Lots in centre of town. Prices and terms easy. G. W. McGEE, Bel ton, S. C Aug 8, 1889_5_4? HOME SCHOOL. A Thorough Preparatory School. FALL TERM opens MONDAY, SEPT. 3rd. Parents wishing to enter their children in this School are requested to confer with the Principal, and become ac iiiiRinted with its rules and requirement*. Thi.'re are Rules lor Patkon.s da well as for MISS LENORA C. H?BBARD, Principal. Aug 8, 1SS9 il s NOTICE! BALED BIDS for the Building- of a Cotton Platform and Scale Eoom in the City of Anderson will be received Satur? day, August 10th, at 10 a. m. Seo specili cations at oflice of R. M. Burriss. J. W. BOWDEN, Chiu'n. Trade Committee A. C. F. A. Aug 8, 1HS9_5_1 _ BELT?M Hale 1 He Academy. THE First Term of Session 1SS9-90 of this progressive School will begin September 2nd, with a lull corps of in? structors. Prof. W. E. Breazeale, graduate of Furman Uuiversity, class 1S.S5. and of Ringer's College, New Jersey. 1839; has been added to the faculty. The course of instruction practical and classical. Supe? rior instruction in instrumental und vocal music. Commercial Department complete and thorough in all its details. Military Drill for males?Calisthenics for females. Tuition, per term, $7.50, $11:25; $.15.00. Music $15.00. Board, with Principal, $9.00 per month. Cost of uniforms about same as for ordinary clothing. For catalogue address E. T. KEMP, Principal, Bclton, S. C. Aug 8, 1889 5 THE B OF ANDERSON. CAPITAL, - - $50,000. WE take pleasure in offering to the pub? lic full burglar and fire protection in the latest improved Vault and Safe work, secured by time Lock. Loans effected on approved Personal, Real or Collateral Security, and liberal ac? commodations offered t? depositors f?i all that pertains to a general bauking In-i ness we solicit the patronage of the public. OFFICERS. E. S. HILL, President. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Vice President. J. R. VANDIVER, Cashier. J. BOYCE BURRISS, Ass't. Cashier. DIRECTORS. W. W. Humphreys, Rr8. Hill, S. M. Orr, C. F. Jones, John E. Peoples, W. F. Cox, W. G. Watson, T. W. Martin, F. G. Brown. Aug 8, 1889_5_ NOTICE. ASSIGNEE'S SALE. BY virtue If a Deed of Assignment exe? cuted to me by L. P. Smith on the 29th day of May, 1889, and duly recorded in office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Anderson County, I will sell to the highest bidder at Anderson C. H., S. C , in front of the Court House, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of AUGUST, 1889, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, the Equity of Redemption in all that certain Lot of Land, situate in the corporate limits of the City of Anderson, containing one and a half acres, adjoining lot of E. L. Clark and others, being the same lot whereon L. P. Smith resides. Also, the Equity of Redemption in the one-half interest of L. P. Smith in the Store Room and Lot owned by L. P. Smith & Co., on Whitner Street, adjoining G. W. Fant and E. B. Murray & Co. Also, one-half interest in twenty-one Shares Building and Loan Stock. Terms of Sale?One-half cash; balance on credit of twelve months, to be secured by bond and mortgage of premises, witli leave to anticipate payment. Purchasers to pay extra for papers. J. L. TR1BBLE, Assignee. Aug 8, 1SS9_15_2 NOTICE. Office of County Commissioners, Anderson, S. C, Aug. ?, 1889. WE will" let to the lowest bidder, on the 15th instant, at 10 a. m., the building of a Bridge across Cherokee Creek, near Gnorge W. Fant's. B. C. MARTIN, Ch'm'n, A. W. PICKENS, W. T. McGILL, Board Co. Com., Anderson Co., S. C. Per E. W. LONG, Clerk. Aug 8, 1889_5_2 Notice to Soad Overseers. Office of County Commissioners, Anderson, S. C, Aug. G, 188!). ALL Road Overseers are hereby noti tified to warn out their hands and work the three days required of them by B. C. MARTIN, Chm'n. A. W. PICKEN8, W. T. McGILL, Board Co. Com. Anderson Co., S. C. Per E. W. LONG, Clerk. Ang 8, 1889 5 2 OAKLAND INSTITUTE, Asheville. X. C. millS INSTITUTE is located at Aahevlllo, N\ C, ?fl- .m.l occupies the new- and beautiful building lately known as the Oakland Inn, Tiie house has accommodations for 150 boarders, and is complete in all its appointments. I', is beated by uteaui, lighted by electricity and has hot and cold water upon each door. The rooms are carpeted and sup? plied with substantial and appropriate furniture. The building stands upon a commanding cmi i nence overlooking the city and allijrding exlen 1 five views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The grounds contain fifteen acres. The object of the school Is to provide a 1 borough . Christian education for young women. The course of study will include the branches usually taught \ in schools of high grade. Special attention will be paid to the study of the Bible. Instruction will also be given in household duties and in such lines of female industry as will help to prepare pupils to support themselves in afterlife, if neces sarv. All will take rare of their own rooms and assist in the general domestic work of the Jamily, Classes in cooking will be formed under a compe? tent teacher. Ordinary washing will be done by machinery, but scholars will bo expected to do their own ironing or pay for it at a reasonable rate. Sewing and dressmaking and other branch? es of needle-work will be systematically taught. The course will also include drawing, draught? ing and designing, book-keeping and buslnes* forms, and stenography and type-writing. Class instruction in vocal uiu-de will h<> free to all, but instrumental music, with use of piano or organ, and private lessons In singing will bo charged extra. Tainting in oil or water colors will also be extra. The best modern method* will be introduced in ibe training of those who design to become teach? ers. A preparatory department will receive schol aro not suihclently advanced to enter the normal Oil the higher clawes. Children under ten years ot age will not be admitted except by special ar? rangement, The health of pupils will be diligent? ly guarded. Facilities for out-door exercise will bo provided, and also a spacious play-room and gymnasium. Tftrms for the school year will be fixed, for tho present, at $200. Under certain restrictions, a limited number may lie received at soniewl>??- re? duced rates. One-half of all charges to he paid in advance, and the remainder at the beginning of the second school term. An incidental lee of 85.00 will be paid by each pupil on entering. The school will open October 1st, US0, and the second term will close on the last Thursduv of June, 18S<>. Application for admittance or letters of inquiry should he addressed to the Ilev. L. M. PEASE, Asheville, N. C. Aug 8, J_SS1J_.-,_ 2 STEAM ENGINES, SAW MILLS, G'nning Engines and Horse Powers v or ?Umlag Specialties; also, Grain Drills and Standard Implements, Send lor Catalogue. A. B. FARQUHAR CO., (Ltd,) 5-4_York, Fa. Williamston Male High School. THE Fall Term of 1889 will begin Sep? tember 11th. Advantages: Beautiful locality, commodious and well-adapted school* buildings, attractive surroundings, chalybeate mineral spring, thorough and practical instruction, high moral and social status of the village proverbial. Rates of tuition low. For information, address V. H. WATSON, Principal, Anderson, S. C, until Sept. 11th; Williamston, S.C., after Sept. 11th. _ 4-0 FUKMAN UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, S. C. THE next session will begin Sept. 25th, 1S?9. Thorough instruction given in Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Physics, Chem? istry and Natural History, Mineralogy and Geology, Metaphysics, English, French and German. For Catalogue apply to Prof. H. T. Cook, or to the President, C. Manly, D.D. Aug 1, 1889_4_3_ PIANOSjHJRGANS GRAND SUMMER SALE "For August, September and October. Buy Now and Pay when Cotton is Sold. SPOT CASH PRICES, and just a little cash down to bind the bargain. Only a little. See? PIANOS, 825 < ash and balance December 1, '89. ORGANS, $10 Cash and balance December 1, 'SO. We wait your order and will do our best for you. Write or call on J. L. HAYNIE & DAUGHTER, 38 Westfield Street, GREENVILLE, - S- C. Aug 1, 1889_24_ JUST RECEIVED, A fine lot of Children's Carriages, With Steel Wheels. ALSO, A Lot of Refrigerators, "^yHICH will Tie sold at low prices at TOLLY'S FURNITURE STORE* May 23,1889 46 NEW GOODS. USTETW GOODS w E are now prepared to receive our customers in a NEW STORE ROOM, and with NEW GOODS. We are receiving? THE LARGEST STOCK OF GROCERIES Ever Broug-lit to Anderson I PRICES WILL BE LOWER THAN EVER KNOWN! We are agents for Messrs. W. P. Harvey & Co, of Chicago, on Hog product, and can give Chicago quotations daily. We Carry a Larg>e Line of Fancy Groceries. We make special prices on CANNED GOODS and CANDIES by the Package. Be sure and call on us before purchasing anywhere. _McGEE & LIGOIST. WE'LL BE THERE! SEPTEMBER'S THE TIME, Next door to Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, North Side of Public Square will he the Place, and the Finest and Prettiest Stock Watches, Jewelry and Novelties ir Town! THE ATTRACTION. #?r- Till then we will he glad to see you at our present location. _JOHN M. HUBBARD & BRO., The Jewelers. TO FAKMEKS AND GINNEKS. DO YOU WANT TO GET THE BEST COTTON GINNING MACHINERY MADE ? If so, call and see us, or write to us for Prices and Terms before vou buy. We are agents for the CELEBRATED? Dan'l. Pratt Gins, Feeders and Condensers. This Gin has been on the market for fifty-seven years, and embraces all the im? provements and practical advantages necessary to make it the most perfect and effective Gin made in the world. We arc also agents for? The Barbour Cotton Seed and Grain Crusher, The Nance Hand and Power Press, Osgood's Plantation and Gin House Scales. ?$r- Re sura to see us, or write for prices and terms, McCULLY, GATHCART & CO., Dealers in General Merchandise, Cotton and Fertilizers. Anderson, S. C., July 11,1889. 1 , -IN THE LEAD. ACCOMPANIED BY MKS. SLOAN, HaVING just returned from the East? ern Market?, where they spent a long while in search of? RARE BARGAINS, Now take pleasure in stating that we never bought a Stock of Goods more to our own satisfaction than we did this time. In our opinion, we can show not only? The Largest, Handsomest, And most Varied SPRING STOCK Ever offered on thin market, but taking QUALITY of material into considera? tion? By Far 1 Ghost! DEESS GOODS, eTery Style. Color and Texture, Including Challies, Henriettas, Brillian tines, Mohairs, Silks, Satins, Velvets, Sateens and White Goods, world withou end. In fact, all the NEW GOODS, in every imaginable shade that the markets afibrd. Our Stock of? TRIMMINGS Is replete with all this season's Novel? ties, including Persian Band Embroide? ries, Braids of all kinds?Silver, Gold and Hercules, in different shades. Also, those new and beautiful felt and Braid Trimmings combined, as well as Guimps and Garnitures of every description, BUTT03STS! Never bef )een our good fortune to rt.~ uP-ha handsome, tasty and elegant lot of Buttons as we have now waiting your inspection. Don't forget that as we were the first o introduce those soft-finish, elegant DRESS LININGS, we stfll give this line our personal attention, MISS MALLALIE? Continues her DRESS MAKING In our Establishment, and is better pre? pared than ever before to fill, in a thor? ough and stylish manner, all orders entrusted to ber. A full and carefully selected? STOGK OF HOSIERY, Hanfeerchiefs, Gloves and Parasols. To Lacea and Mull Embroideries we defy competition. As usual we take the? LEAD IN MILLINERY Of every description. We have had exceptional advantages in buying this year. We begin with our leader?a nice shade Hat, in black and white, at 20c. Staying late enough to attend all the retail openings, we are not only laden with the most beautiful and stylish Goods ever shown here, but have a thor? ough knowledge of how to manipulate them. So that with stylish Shapes, beautiful Flowers, airy Laces and en? trancing Ribbons, the latest French atd New York fashions, and above all THE LOWE?T PRICES ever offered, we are bound to bring joy to the hearts of oar many customers, old and new. Very retpeotftdl., R. S. HILL.