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LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1892. If yon have turned over a new leaf, keep it clean. Burn oat ? your chimneys daring thiB wet weather. Turnip greens are a luxury with our people j ast now. Since the holidays local news has been as scarce as dollars. On Wednesday morning cotton was quoted at from 5} to 63. In January, 1845, cotton was worth 4J to 5 cents in Charleston. Drummers report business at a stand? still all over the country. Conrt convenes in Abbeville next Mon? day, Judge Hudson presiding. I JMre. D. J. Simpson, of Toccoa, Ga., is in Anderson visiting her parents. Every office in the County is to be filled this year except Judge of Probate. The victims of the grip seem to be on the increase throughout this section. School Commissioner Wardlaw made a business trip to Charleston last week. Several handsome dwellings will be erected in the city in the early Spring. Dr. P. A. Wilbite, after spending sev? eral weeks in Florida, has returned home. Kurl, infant; son of Mr. and Mrs. R P. White, died in Westminster on Tnesday, 5th inst. Mr. A. W. Anderson, of Greenville, has been spending a day or two in the city on business. / The new postal cards are about one third larger than the old ones, and are cheap looking. Mr. Bolin Allen, of Lowndesville, gave the IsTELLiaFNCER a pleasant call Wed? nesday morning. The firm of Mattison & Mattison, at Donalds, has made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. i Bill collectors have been numerous since the 1st, and all of them report cold recep? tions and poor collections. Our venerable townsman, Mr. J. B. Skelton, has been quite sick with the grip, but is now mending. It seems that the business men gener? ally all over the country will do a very light credit business this year. The Anderson Cotton Mills continue to work lay and night, and its goods are shipped as fast as manufactured. On our first page this week we publish an interesting article about the cultiva? tion of tobacco. Bead it, farmers. W. R. MoAdams, Jr., one of Abbeville Comity's excellent yonng citizens, gave the. Intelligencer a pleasant call last Saturday. V During (he year 1892 Anderson must mak'D greater strides forward in the line fit progress than she has ever done in any year past. M<5srs. G. W. Fant, J. M. Sullivan and CL W- Webb have been appointed by the City Couno'l to serve as a Board of City Assarsors this year. Her. E. 8. Joyner, of Columbia has been called to tbe rectorship of Grace JEpiiicopal) Church of this citv, but has [ecliied to accept the call. Mr. T. A. Archer has rented tbe room recently occupied by Mr. A. L. Welch's butcher shop, and will shortly open np a stock oif tin ware, stoves, etc. i ' Anderson most have a telephone ex? change. The Bell monopoly expires this year, and the cost of establishing ex? changes: will cost very little then. Tha venerable Rev. J. B. Adger, D. D, of Pendleton, has been very ill for several weeks with bronchial pneumonia. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. The free School term in Pendleton Dis? trict No. 2 began on the 1st Monday in January. First grade teachers will draw 5520 per month from the public funds. Our old friend, Cap t. B- F. Dicks on, of the Fork, has gone down to Orange burg, and will in the future make his home with his son, Bev. J. Walter Dickson. The Y. M. C. A. meeting will be con? ducted next Sunday afternoon by Mr. Wm. R. Osborne. Subject: "Sure result of disobedience"?1st Kings 11:1 to 14. The County Board of Pensioners will meet next Monday, 18th hist., at 11 o'clock a. m. to receive new applications Sox pensions and to attend to other bust nees. Mr. Miles M. Hunter, of Pendleton, spent Tuesday in tbe city, and gave the Intt.lxigen'cer a call. He reported Pen? dleton very quiet bnt the grip very preva? lent ?Lizzie Williams, of the Ladles' is reducing prices on all winter goods, s nd her customers wonld do well to call at once and see tbe bargains of? fered. Married, on Wednesday, December 23, 1891, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. W. T. Bunriss and Miss J. L. Cann, all of Anderson County. Married, on Thursday, December 24, 1891, at tbe residence of the bride's father, by Bev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. W. J. Hunter and Miss M. P. Walker, all of Anderson County. Married, on Sunday, January 10,1891, at the residence of the bride's father, by Bev. G. M. Roger*, Mr. J. H. Davenport and Miss 8. 0. Collins, all of Anderson County. We are indebted to our friend, Paul Sharps, of Nashville, Tenn., for lateNash villa papers. The house that Mr. 8harpe fa connected with was destroyed by fire a lew nights ago. If all the energy that will be spent on politics this year oould be devoted to the advancement of the industrial interests of the country, what a grand sweep forward wo would make. Mi. John T. Gossett died at his home near Essley last Saturday morning. He wus eighty-four years of age, and one of the most prominent and successful far? mers* OfPickens County. On Wednesday night, 6th inst, a wreck occurred on tbe P. B. & W. 0. R. R.. near Augusta, and J. R. Walker, of Anderson, was among tbe passengers injured. No person was seriously hurt. The stockholders of tbe Anderson Shoe Factory should not forget the annual meeting to be held next Tuesday night. It is important that every stockholder be . be present or represented. Jones, Seybt & Co. have a new adver? tisement in this paper. These gentlemen aro cutting prices on winter goods, and just now are offering bargains in remnant carpets. Read what they say. The second annual exhibition of the South Carolina Poultry and Pet Stock As? sociation is being held in Columbia this week. Among the exhibitors is Mr. T. B. Lee, Jr., of Anderson County. Married, at the residence of Mr. James M. Payne, in this city, on Thursday, De? cember 31,1891, by Bev. T. C. Ligon, Mr. C. L. Scott, of Hartwell, Ca., and Miss Agnes Crawford, of Anderson. Married, on Snnday, January 3,1892, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. P. N. Boil, in Abbeville Connty, by Rev. W. H. King, Mr. E. E. Henderson, of this city, and Miss Minnie Lee Bell, of Abbe? ville County. Oar olever old friend, Mr. Kenon Breaz ealo, was in the city last Friday for the first time since his accident last November. His friends were glac" to greet him. We hope he will never have the misfortune of another accident. Dr. Joseph Quattlebaum, father of our townsman, J. W. Quattlebanm, Esq., died at his home at Ridge Spring, S. C, on the 6th inst., aged seventy years. He was a most estimable Christian gentle? man, and his friends in all parts of the State regretted to hear of his death. On the 20th inst. tbe time expires in which you can make your returns to the <3Uv Clerk without the penalty. The Clerk may be found in the,Council Cham? ber every day from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Make your returns before tbe 20th, there? by incurring no penalty for failure to do bo. The collectioDAfif taxes Jflkrins - February lit and BW?WBB8r Ma ?.?r_ iih illiEl dmfiwtt^ It would keep It man busy for eleven years, counting egbt hours per day and 200 dollar pieces ; minute, tu count, the silver money in ue United .States Treas? ury. Our Devi) ays he would undertake the job if "Uncle lam" would agree to di? vide the pile withhim. . Easly correspondent of the Slate says: "Mrs. Col. W. S.tPickens was stricken with paralysis a fe,* days ago and her life is despaired of. Tie Colonel.'hiruself, who is one of the- mosl prominent citizens of the upper part oi Anderson Oo'.mty, is quite ill with the gip." There will be i special meeting of Honea PaiIi Alliaice at Barker's Creek nest Saturday. 16'i inst.. at 2 o'clock p. in. to fleer, delegat-s to the County Alli? ance on tbe 22n?l pst, and to attend to other business of importance. The mem? bers are urged to ?send promptly. Rev. W. Ft. Riy. of Piedmont, baa Brushy Creek aril Williumstou Town? ships und Grove Tjwnship, :n Greenville County, as territory assigned him for the sale of Dr. T. A. Ltfton'a hook, "Charac? ter Sketches." 40,OK? copies of this book have already been aSld by the publishers. Augusta, Ga., i making extensive preparations to entejtaiii her friends and visitors the last wei of this month. It is ber Carnival Vfeek. The celebration begins on the 26th and continues through the 28th. Excursiol tickets will be on sale at very low raes at all railroad sta? tions, and a large Crowd will no doubt visit the grand old ity. The County Allifice met in the Court House on Friday, 8)h inst;, but on account of tbfc cold weather] the meeting was not krgely attended aid no business of im portance was transited. The resignation of Mr. J. W. Bowdin as Secretary was ac? cepted, and Mr. 9. 0. Watkins elected his successor. Thl body adjourned to meet again on Fridky, 22nd inst. An Anderson Co&aty man told his wife the pother day than a friend would dine with them. "What in the world can I have for dinner?" She asked. Said he: "Why, you have plenty of sweet potatoes. Bake 6ome potatoes fry some potatoes, dress some potatoes, nave some potato bis? cuits, make some kitato pudding and cook Borne potato pies. If our friend is not satisfied with thai variety he is hard to please. A young farmer from the upper section of the Connty called in and subscribed for the Intelligencer a few days ago. He said he intended getting married and go to housekeeping in a few weeks, and that the last time he visited his loved one, she named over a numl er oL things they would have to get to ' egin housekeeping and the Intelligent er was the first thing mentioned. ? visible girl. We venture she will maM a most excellent wife. Mra. Mary A. Wrighi relict of the late W? C. Wright, and motier of our towns? man, Mr. K. M. Wrighfc died near Town ville on Saturday, 9th i ist. Mrs. Wiight was about 31 years of ag , and an excellent Christian woman, whos i death is deeply deplored by numerous friends and rela lives. She was a mem ?er of the Town ville Baptist Church, tnd her remains were interred there on Sunday. The be? reaved family have mapy sympathizers in their sorrow. We are not in the habit of telling our subscribers publicly to bay what is due us; still we can hardly] be expected in time of need, gently to remind them that like many other folkshve need all the money due us. Your debt to us possibly amounts to very little when considered as f you had full you might bo an individual debt, but possession of all the facti convinced that the small amounts due us, in the aggregate, is a big item. Please call and settle. We ask the atteution of; our readers to the advertisement of the Williamston Fe? male College. The Sprit open on Monday, 25th inet. On Friday, 22od inst., three young ladles will gradu? ate from this excellent institution, and, in connection with that interesting event, Prof. E. B. Craighead. of Wpfford College, will deliver an appropriate'-address in the College Chapel at 7 o'clock' that evening. The friends of Christian education air> re? spectfully invited to attend.;. Easley Messenger: "Mr. C. T. Martin has returned from a two week's visit to his father, living near Seal, Ala. His brother, Mr. Jacob H. Martin, returned with him, and he may make this County his future home. Mr. Martin's father is William N. Martin, who will be remem? bered as a citizen of the Slabtown settle? ment in Anderson County thirty years back. Mr. Martin reports that there is not such a cry of hard times out in Ala? bama as there is in this country." A few days ago, by some unknown means, the report became current that our genial friend, Col. Dick. Robinson, of Annie, was dead. Of course, this an? nouncement brought sorrow to those of his friends who had beard it, and many kind words were uttered about him. On Tuesday the Colonel came to the city, and was as fat, jolly and healthful as ever. He said he knew the report was a false? hood as soon as he heard it; that he was not anxious to leave this world, and hoped he would not be forced to leave it for years to come. While in Honea Path recently we visited the new dental office of our clever yonng friend, Dr. J. F. Wilson. It 1s on the second floor of the new building erected by Mr. K. M. Shirley, and is a model of convenience and comfort, and would be creditable to a large city. The-Doctor is not only an expert in dentistry, but a most excellent gentleman in every respect. He needs a wife, and. but for his modesty, no doubt would secure one. As this is leap year, we suggest that some one of the fair sex approach him on the subject of matrimony. ! Mr. Robert C. Smith died at bis home in Burnett County, Texas, on Sunday, 3rd inst., after a short illness of typhoid fever. Mr. Smith was about 3S years of age, and was a son of Mr. Samuel D. Smith, who moved from Anderson County to Texas a number of years ago. A few years ago the deceased came back to this County and resided two years with his grandmother. He was a young man of j many excellent traits of character, and has a host of friends and relatives in our | midst who will receive the news of his death with sorrow. Mr. Milton H. Deal died at bis home in Honea Path last Saturday, after an illness of about ten days with pneumonia. Mr. Deal was in the G4tb year of his age, and for a number of years was a resident of Anderson. For a long number of years he was an exemplary member of the Bap? tist Church, and goes down to his grave with the esteem and good will of his friends and acquaintances. He leave? a bereaved widow and two sons to cherish bis memory. His remains were interred at Honea Path on Sunday, Rev. A. C. St^?p conducting the fuueral services. lurried, on Wednesday evening, De c\ ,'ber 23, 1891. at the residence of the I V'^'s father, W. P. Wright, by Kev. L. ?Ju*r?ce, Mr. James F- Gritfiu and Miss Alpha E. Wright. The following were the attendants: Mr. J. Ed. Cri?iu and Miss L. Selma Wright, Mr. W. A. Breaz eale and Miss May Griffin, Mr. M. M. Shirley and Miss Essie Clinkscales, Mr. Joe Parker and Miss Anna E. Grubbs. While Miss Rosa Tribble played a pretty wedding march, the attendants marched into the beautifully decorated parlor and took their positions. Then came the handsome groom and lovely bride, who ).stood under the "marriage bell" while the solemn ceremony that pronounced them husband and wife was performed. After the usual congratulations, the wedding party and guests were ushered into the spacious dining-room, where a most sumptuous feast was enjoyed by all. The happy couple received many useful and handsome presents, and start out on life's [journey with bright prospects. The In? telligencer joins their iriends in wish? ing them all the happiness attainable in this life. The Athens (Ga.) Banner, of Tuesday, says: "He had escaped from tho South Carolina Penitentiary, but be will go back there iu all human probability. Messrs. John and Arthur Arnold, of this city, learned tbe other day that a certain negro about twenty-one years old, and named Will Porter, had escaped from the South Carolina Penitentiary, and was in Geor? gia. A reward had also been offered for him. Now, the Messrs. Arnold had seen this boy arouud Athens for quite a while, but had supposed he bad worked out his time. As soon as they learned he was an escaped convict they at once tracked hira dowb, and yesterday ran across him near the Paper Mill bridge. They stopped him, talked pleasantly to him, and then Mr. Arthur Arnold laid his hand on him and told him his purpose. The negro shot away from him I ke a rocket. Several ballets were sent after him as he llew on down the road, and suddenly tbe negro keeled over. They thought they had killed him, but found he had simply ex? hausted hiro?elf in running and was ready to give up. Porter is now in jail and will be turned over to the proper authorities of South Carol'.oa, when called for in the proper mauner. Messrs. Arnold will get tbe reward for capturing the escaped con? vict." Porter, it will be remembered, was sent to the Penitentiary from this city for shooting his wife and-' escaped several I Tbe average man usually finds himself I at sea when he undertakes a description of j a lady's dress. Au old farmer, rciurniug j from the wedding of a niece In a distant city, was eagerly questioned by bis funily as to the bride's costumo. *' Well," said he, "she had on some kind of a dross, with a lot of flub-dubbery of some sort or 'nother down the front of it, and a tiling a-ma jig on the back of it, with a long tail of some stuff? I don't know what it was? dragging out bebind, and a lot of Hip flap flounces over the whole thinf:. There wasn't do arms to it, and she had a lot of white truck, soft and floppy-like, on her head, and 'bat's just all I know about;'' all )f whicu must have been very unsatis? factory to the ladios of his household. An exchange says January is so called from Janas, a Roman deity supposed to be the caie-keeper of Heaven. He was always figured with two faces one look? ing hack and the other forward. One face is old and wrinkled, emblematic of time past, the other round and smooth, the type of lime present and future. The German-speaking countries formerly called January Lauw-maand or '-Frosty, month ;" the old Saxons called it Wulf monnth, because wolves were very troublesome at that time on account of scarcity of food. With the introduction of Christianity into Britain came a change of the name of January, which for -400 years thereafter was called ..Eiter-You la, I meaning "after Christmas." With the I opening of the Touth Century the Saxon name for January was again changed, the new namo being Ferrnnmonalh or "first month." In the French Republican cal? endar it was called Nivose. Last Monday a sad and fatal accident occurred in Corner Township, the victim being Mr. Joseph Watt, one of the oldest citizens of that section. On the day men tionfd Mr. Walt left his home to walk over to the home of his niece, who lived near by. He was quite feeble, and not having returned home in due time, search was instituted lor him and he was found dead in a gully not far from his niece's home. It is presumed, in attempting to cross tbe gully, he fell in and was drowned, as a good flow of water was run? ning through the gully t' the time. Trial Justice Scudday held an inquest over the remains on Tuesday and tbo verdict was in accordance with these facts, we are in? formed. Mr. Watt was about 80 years of age and lived with a widowed sister, he being a bachelor. He was familiarly known as "Little Joo" Watt, and was one of the most upright, inoffensive citizens of Anderson County. He was highly es? teemed by his friends and acquaintances', and this announcement of his death will b" read with sorrow by them. Anderson County has lost another good citizen in the death of Dr. John Wilson, which occurred at his home in William ston on Tuesday, 5th inst. Dr. Wilson was a native of Laurens County, but in his young manhood ho graduated from the South Carolina Medical College, and soon thereafter settled at Honea Path to practice his profession. From there he moved to Williamstou, where he has ever since resided. Until old age and bad health caused him to abandon tbe prac? tice of medicine, he was one of the most prominent physicians in the County. He was a man of good, sound practical judg? ment, and in every relation of life dis? charged bis duties fearlessly and faith? fully. He was well known throughout this aoction, and had served this County three terms in tbe Legislature. He served through the Mexican war in tbe Palmetto Regiment under Col. Pierce Butler, and was a gallant soldier. He had long been a most zealous member of the Presbyte? rian Church, and in his latter years was an elder of his Church. He was truly a Christian, and was ever willing and ready to comfort the sufiering and assist the needy. He had the confidence of bis fel? low-man, and by his kind, gentle disposi? tion made a friend of every acquaintance. He has g'me to bis eternal home to reap the rewards of a well spent life. Dr. Wil? son was twice married. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn his death, aud in their bereavement they have many sympathizers. Dr. Wilson had been in fteble health for two or three years. Two weeks preceding his death he was attacked wttb a severe cold, wbioh terminated in pueumonia, causing his death. Mis remains were laid to rest in the Big Creek Churchyard, near Wil? liamston, after appropriate funeral ser? vices conducted by his pastor, Rev. C. L. Stewart. Tovrnvillo Items. Mr. Pick Harbin, of Waxahachie, Texas, is visiting relatives and friends here and in Oconee. Mr. Harbin emi? grated from here, where he made a good record as a teacher, to Texas twenty-one years ago, and this is his first visit to his native hoath. His old friends will be glad to know that time has dealt gently with him and that he is prospering. Our farmers have sowed more wheat than they did last year. They will make more home-made manure and raise less, cotton. Mrs. Ertzberger, of Franklin County, Georgia, is visiting relatives here and throughout the Fork. The school here in charge of Mr. Rice is having great success. The enrollment has nearly reached a hundred, and tbe at? tendance is exceptionally good. Miss Kate Holleman has charge of the Primary department. M'ss McClain is teaching acceptably a school at Tugaloo. Mr. Baylis Bagwell has bought land be? tween Seneca and Walhalla and removed there. * Mew Hope Items. With the exception of bad colds, the health of our community is good. Mr. J. R. Jackson, who has been con? fined to his room with the measles, is able to be ont again. A certain bachelor of this section visited his best girl recently and his horse Blipped the bridle aud loft him. He would not stay all nteht, but hitched himself to the buggy and trotted home. Hevsays he bas the worst luck trying to get him a wife of any other man in tbe State. This was tbe second time his horse had gone off and left him while he was on a courting visit. We are sorry to note that Mr. W. L. Glenn has moved from our midst to Hart County, Ga., where he will make his fu? ture home. South Carolina loses a good citizen and Georgia gains one. We wish Mr. Glenn and his family much happi? ness and properity in their new home. We are glad to see t he face of one of our playmates again after so long an absence from bis native County. William is look? ing as if Arkansas was agreeing with him. Misses Emma J?nd Bertha and Mr. J. 0 Chamblee spent last week in Hart Coun? ty. Ga., visiting friends and relatives. Mrs, Grior and son, of Fort Worth, Texas, are visiting relatives and friends in this section. Mr. R. T. Chamblee and daughter, Miss Mallio, are very ill at present with la grippe. We hope our farmers, in making their new year resolutions, will resolve to stop planting so much cotton and make more corn, meat, etc. If this is done, better times will dawn upon us. Our pastor, Rov. Mr. Crout, will preach his first sermon at this place on the next fourth Sunday, at 11 o'clock a. m. Mam. Attention, Baptists! The Union Meeting of the Third Union will meet at Salem on Saturday before the fifth Lord'.j Day in Jaouary. PROGRAMME. 1. Introductory Sermon 11 a. m., by Rev. 0. U. Martin. 2. After intermission, organization, election of Moderator and Secretary for the year, and miscellaneous business. 3. First question: "The importance of knowing what the Bible teaches and how to find it out." To be opened by Revs. L. M. Ayer and W. B. Hawkins. 4. Second question: "How can we host develop a more general interest in Mis? sions?" To be opened by Rev. W. M. Piuson and Prof. J. M. Hamlin. 5. Missionary Sermon on Sunday by Rev. H. M, Allen. The Sunday School Union will meet at Salem on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. PROGRAMME. 1. Organization, election of Superinten? dent and a Secretary for the year, and miscellaneous business. 2. Written reports from the schools, stating the number of scholars enrolled, numbers of officers and teachers, and av? erage attendance. 3. Reading the International Lesson for the day by the Superintendent. 4. General discussion of the lesson, to be opened by Prof. J. B. Patrick and Hon. E. B. Murray. The Sunday School Union will occupy the whole of the forenoon. After inter? mission, the Missionary Sermon aud clos? ing exercises of the Union Meeting. It is hoped that all the Churches will send representatives, and that the dele? gates will come prepared to remain for the closing exercises of the Union Meeting on Sunday afternoon. A. A. Deax, John Eskew, Committee. The weakness and debility which result from illness may be speedily overcome by tb? use ot_Ayjr's Sarsaparilla. This is a safe, but'powerful tonic, assists digestion, regulates tho liver and kidneys," und cleanses tho blood of all germs of disease. Tribute of Ite.spect. Whereas, Tho messe-ugp.r of death has been among as; and has left a bitter token of Ids visit. An honored brother has gone to rest. On the 13th day of October, 1891, our worthy brother, Zachariah Taylor Hardeuian, was stricken down in*tbe prime of manhood. Brother Hardeman was born in Oglethorpe County, Ga., on the 5th day of May, 1S51. Ho was a man of large heart and generous nature, of firm but kind disposition. His friondship was strong and enduring, and among tbe youug men under his >:harge iu the mill no man had more or truer frieuds. He was a good man, and always interested in the public welfare, and especially in the cause of religion and masonry. His ser? vices were always at command in any good work, and in his social and domestic relations his life was one of great useful? ness. In the various places in the Lodge which he had been called upon to till he filled with credit to himself and honor to the fraternity. Our brother was greatly beloved and honored, and his memory will be long preserved and cherished by hit brethren. The craft, though stricken with grit>f, 3 3t hud iu the sublime sym? bols of our order, which he himself so often portrayed iu his every day life, the boains of consolation bursting forth from tho dark clouds that envelop them. They know that though the dust has returned to the earth us it was, yet the spirit has re? turned to the God who g:ive it. Our brother is not dead but sleepeth, and he and wo will hereafter mepfin that celestial Lodge, of which this earthly one is but a type. Therefore, be it Resolved, That this Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons bow with pro? found sorrow at tho bereavement sustain? ed in tbe death of its worthy brother, Z. T. Hardeman, and has lost one of its most useful and honored members. Resolved, That it extends its sympathy to his family in their deep afflictions and tonder to them this loving tribute to his memory. Faithful, honest and just, ho has a bright spot in our remembrance. Resolved, That a page in our records be inscribed to his memoiy, and that a copy of this preamble and these resolutions be sent to his family, and to the Greenville and Anderson papers for publication. Fraternally submitted, Wm. P. Lee, W. G. Humphreys, 8. F. Tkowbridoe, Committee. Obituary. Fell asleep, November 25th, 1S91, at Pcndleton, S. O, of congestion of iho lungs, Willie Eliza, only child of E. and L. Terrie, aged 8 months and 12 days. God in His Allwise Providence has seen fit to take the little one He lent us for a few short months. Little Willie, who made our hearts and homes happy, has left us. How we miss the many endear ings ways and bright smiles she gave us, and though wc will never see her in this life again, we know she is happy and free from pain in the life beyond, and "safe in the arms of Jesu3" for eternity. * ? Thenverago sizo of an American farm is 010 acres. ? There are one hundred and sixty nine Confederate flags iu tho collection of war relics at Washington. ? The cost per family of food in tho United States is 8243.G5 a year against 5222.52 in Europe. ? Kentucky is boasting of soven one pound ears of corn growing on ono stalk. Tho great question uow is their yield in quarts aud pints. ? Tho entire population of tho town of Butlsville, Wairen county, N. J., aro said to be down with tho grip, there not being a well person in the town. ? The use of the bridal veil originated in tho custom of performing the nuptial ceremony under a square pieco of cloth held between tho bride and bridegroom to conceal the blushes of the former. ? In Vienna thcro is a club of rich mon pledged to marry poor girls. If a member marries a rich girl ho is fined ?2,000, the money being presented to some worthy impecunious couple en? gaged to be married. ? Damon Stewart, of Chicago,.claims that he has a wonderful liquid which, when taken internally, will turn tho skin of the blackest negro as white as that of a pure-blooded Caucasian. He says that it has been tried iu Chicago with complete success. ? There was almostas mush betting in Washington on the race for Spcakership as thoro is on an ordinary horso race. Tho largest winner was W. T. Blackwoll of North Carolina, who is reported to havo won ?10,000 in sums from ?500 on down. ? TheRov. J. Addison Smith, of Bal? timore, says that after careful examina? tion it has been discovered that there aro 30,000,000 persons in this country who never darken a church door. Of these GOOjOOO aro in Chicago and 850,000 in New York. Last year it has been estimated that there were 90,000 j'ouug men in this country who have died without being prepared. In Baltimore there aro 347, 000 porsons who nevor go to tho church ? A snake moves by moaus of tho ribs and thp scales on* the abdomen to which each rib is attached by a set of short muscles. These scales tako hold of the surfaco over which tho serpent mar bo passing, ana in that manner aid tho creature to glide, often very rapidly, around the trunks of trees and along tbe smaller branches. Somo species climb trees with wonderful agility, gliding up the straight trunks with as much easo as iftheywero moving along on the level ground. ? A few days ago atBuena Vista, Ark., James Brooks fired two bullets in tho head of Frank Robinson, his father-in law. The bullets mado four holes, from each of which tho brain oozed out. The shooting occurred a week ago and Rob? inson still lives, his physicians aro confi? dent of his rocovory. lie is resting easy and talks as intelligently as ho did before the shooting. The row was tborosultof a family feud. Brooks is iu jail awaiting tho result of his father-in-law's inju rios. ? Tho Masonic Chronicle of London, Eng., says: Rev. H. M. Wharton has received a Masonic apron from South Carolina, which ho is to present to tho Master of the Lodgo at Jerusalom, tho birthplace of Masoury. Somo timo ago the Jerusalem Lodgo sent a gavel, mado of olivo wood, to tho South Carolina Ma? sons, who now send tho apron in returu. The square and compasses and tbe all seeing eye, aro stamped in gold on tho apron. LEMON ELIXIR. A Pleasant Lemon Drink. For Billiousuess, Constipation and Ma? laria, take Lemon Elixir. For Indigestion, Sick and Nervous Head? ache, take Lemon Elixir. For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heartfailure tako Lemon Elixir. For Fevers, Chills and Debility, take Lemon Elixir. Ladies, for natural and thorough organic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of the above named diseases, all of which arise from a torpid liver, stomach, kidneys or bowels. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley, At? lanta, Ga. 50c- and Si bottles at drug? gists. Lemon Hot Drops. Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Pneumouia, Hemorrhage and all throat and lung dis? eases. . An elegant and reliablo preparation. Twenty-five cents at druggists. Pre? pared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga. The best anodyne and expectorant for the cure of colds aud coughs and all throat, lung, aud bronchial troubles, is, un? doubtedly, Ayor's Cherry Pectoral. Ask your tV.iggist for it, and, at the same time, for Ayti's Almanac, which is free to all. Ask your Grocer for White Rose Leaf Lard and Buffulo Hams. U' To Sportsmen. It is certainly a pleasing privilege to in? spect the superb lino of Breech and Muz? zle Loading Shot Guns, and other tire arms now being offered by the Sullivan Hardware Company. They aro certainly up with all the modern improvements in this line of goods, and notwithstanding the additional tariff duties recently im? posed upon all imported lire-arms, their prices are remarkably low. This iirrn has taken out a license for the sale of pistols and pistol cartridges, aud aro giving spe? cial attention to the selection of theso goods. Their stock of ammunition will astonish you. IN" FOR THE NEXT THIRTY BAYS -A.T Our Large Stock must be sold Out before the Holidays are Over." SUITS OF EERY DESCRIPTION.^ Square Cut Sacks, Double-Breast Square Out Sacks, \ Single Breast Sacks, Cutaways, Prince Alberts, And all the Leading Styles at Reduced Prices. Gents' All Wool Underwear from $1.00 to $5.00 per Suit. Fine line of Umbrellas, something nice for a Christmas Present. Our entire Stock must be sold. Come early and get a good selection. A. C. MEANS, JR. RED FRONT. P. S.?All Accounts must be Settled at ones. BOYS' SUITS REDUCED IN PRICE. MEN'S SUITS REDUCED IN PRICE. OVERCOATS REDUCED IN PRICE. ?? PANTS REDUCED IN PRICE, OoME, if ynu want Clothing. A Big Stock we must close out before Christmas. These prices mtan business?we are goiog to sell and SAVE YOU MONEY: Think of it? Nice Boys' Suits from $1.25"up.l. Men's Suits from $3.50 up. Oon't pay big prices at other places, but come.to us. Shoes, Shoes ! Shoes ! Douglass Shoes, best in thie]World. Shoes for Children. Shoes for Grown People. Shoes for Everybody. WE HAVE A BIG STOCKP.OF GOOD SOLID SHOES. ChHdren'u Shoes from 2-3c. up. Ladies' Good Solid Button Shoos only $1.00. We have thousands of Shoes, and mean to sell.*. .Come, see for yourselves. From now until Christmas la the time;to buy Shoes cheap at O. P. JONES & CO. We have just received a bis lot ol' Remnants. ALL PltETTY PATTERNS, WHICH WE ARE SELLING CHEAP, AS WELL ASI ALL OTHER GOODS. We wil] begin taking stock soon, and we are very anxious to close out all the Winter Goods before then that we can possibly dis? pose of. COME ?ND GET OUR PRICES. OHMi 8RMTIWUVM BUSINESS C0LLE3E, LOUISVILLE, KY, RING THE NEXT 60 DAYS We will sell our Entire Stock of I Men's," Youths' and ^Children's CLOTHING At Priccbfitu correspond/with JtheSLow JPrice of Cotton and the scarcity of Money. WE ARE MAKING THIS SPECIAL OFFER In order to enable ns to change our business by January 1st, 1S92. . THIS IS NO IDLE ASSERTION, Calculated to do a Catch-Penny business, but we mean exactly what we say. NO MATTER HOW CHEAP Otherd are claiming to sell their Goods in tbi? line, you will find us always to do what we promise. WE EMPHATICALLY MEAN BUSINESS. You can save fully from ten to twenty per cent on any piece of Clothi?g yon may buy of us, and the only way to convince ^yourself will be by inspecting out Stock and comparing our prices and quality. LESSER &> CO Occupying Both Stores, 1 THE undersigned will sell at public out cry in fror t of the Court Houso'h the City ?f Anderson, on Salesday in Fob ruary next, the following described Tract of Land, viz: That most excellent Farm, well knowi as "Tip Top," situated on the edge of tb< Town of Pendleton, containing one bun dred and nineteen i' 119; acres, more or less 90 acres of which are in cultivation. Tber are 30 acrc3 of fine bottom land and 4 acres of upland, and 30 acres of fresh pas ture, and 20 acros well set in Bermudi grass. One mile of new wire fencing ha just been put up. The place has a g00( two-story dwelling house with ?cveiT rooms, and kitchea attached, three tenan| houses, new cattle bam, horse barn, crfl spring-house and a sp'Tidid well of wat< Also, the "VanWyck Tract," in front Mrs. Holmes' residence, on GreenvillJ road, in Town of Pendleton, contain! twenty-nine and six-tontbs (29 6-i0)acr nore or less. Three acres are in cultix tion and balance in good rnno timber suitj able for cord wood. The Land lies well. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, and ha ance within twelve months, to be secure by mortgage of premises. Purchasers pay for necessary papers. MILES M. HUNTER, Trustee;! Jan 7, 1892_27_4^ STUART'S GIN ? AND - BUGHTJI THE great specific for all Kidney, Blac der and Urinary Troubles.- Being true tonic it also relieves Debility, Genen Lassitude, Nervousness, Loss of Appetit? Rheumatic Pains, Lame Back, etc., etc. Read the Testimonials and be con vi need Atlanta, Ga.?I take pleasure in certifjl ing that STUART'S GIN AND B?CH1 has made a cure of me. I find it the bes] kidney remedy I have ever used. P. TV*. MERRETT. House of Representatives.?I have a great sufferer from catarrh of tho bladde I was advised by a physician to try Sit. ART'S GIN AND BUCHU, which I dij with the happiest results. Phave not I troubled with my kidueya since using yot valuable remedy. I think it one of ti very best remedies for kidneys and blacidt J. J. McCANTS, Representative Taylor Co., Ga. W. A. Culver, West End, says: *' I have given STUART'S GIN AN3| BUCHU a thorough trial, and consider, the grandest kidney, urinary and stomae remedy in tho world." SOLD BY ALL DRUGGIST Jan 7,1891_27__ TheBeltonHighSc] belton, s. c. J. T. SMITH. Principal. - MRS. J. T. SMITH, Assistant;. BATES OF TUITION. Primary Department?Spelling, ing, Writing and Oral Arithmetic Chart, $1.00 a month. Intermediate Department?Such of i preceding studies as are not completed^ fether with Geography, Eng. -Granu mg. Composition. Arithmetic and giene, $2.00 a mouth. Higher Department?Nat. PhilosopI Physical Geography, Algebra, Geomofc Trigonometry Greek, Latin and Frone Etc., $3.00 a month. "Incidental expenses for each pnpll, lOj a month. Pupils prepared for the higher classes ] College. Board obtained in the beat familie reasonable rates. For additional information address Principal. - Dec 17,1891_24 COLLINS' BOOK STORE ? AND ? ? ART STUDIO I I WISH to say to my friends that I ha\ just receivod a beautiful line of? CHRISTMAS G00r Such as Dressing Cases, Jewelry Manicure Sets, Photograph AlbumsJ tures and Picture Frames, and Boof all descriptions. Call and see, and bj vinced that I have the finest line inj at the lowest prices. I am Still in the Photograph Busir And doing finer work than evorJ Respectfully, Dec 10,1891 J. H. COLL] 23 SOMETHING N2 FOR THE LAUNDRY WHAT is it ? Well, they have adi! ed a new system of Washing, that is the "Pound System." This in fairest way of washing that has ever bM offered to the people. The prices wo Jj to families in our "Found System" any| can afford to pay; in fact, in our opinlfj it is the thing we have been wautiug. Hf are our prices : We will rough dry y; clothes at 31c per pound. We wiij?r^ and iron or finish all plainclothesa'.'f per lb. We will finish all starched gol at 10c. per lb. The above prices are w$ we take family work through and thiotfj; These are the lowest prices that havj been offered by a Laundry. Try it a convinced. Stop the wagon as it paB and give us your work. R. A. MAYFIELD; Supt. and Treas. Anderson Steam Lauri W. W. HUMPHREYS. President.] Notice of Final Settlenie THE undersigned, Executors of thl Will and Testament of Rober" ker, deceased, and also by order of charged with the settlement of the of Mrs. Mary Parker, deceased, he! give notice that they will apply td| Judge of Probate for Anderson Count; the eighteenth day of January, 1892,: Final Settlement of said Estates and charge from their duties and trusts o; same. ^ NEWTON W. PARKER R. E. PARKER, Execute Dec 17,1891_24 A. C. STRICKLAND J. P. ANDI Strickland & Anden DE1TTIS OFFICE IN MASONIC TEM1 ?3f Nitre us Oxide given for extraction of fcagfc._ DR. A. S. TOl OffERS his professional services people of Anderson and vicinity, respond promptly to calls when not] gaged. Office at Simpson & So?) Store, Hotel Chiquola. Reside North Main Street. Juno 4,1891_48_ DO NOT DELAY, As delays are dangerous, in the Insurance Business, and have your property insured befo is too late, and your bouse and turn! is in ashes. Assets represented $12,760,890. A. B. TOWERS, Insurance Af LAW CARD. IAM nov^prepared to give prorn^ special attention to all La^ ness intrusted to my care as atTaSt? Counsellor at Law, not being others) gaged. COLUMBUS WARD! JOHN K. ?Ol ATTORNEY,