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gttUHijiflim. LOCAL NEWS -:: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7. 1894. [?MM????????^^?^^ Next Wednesday is St. Valentlne'B Day. ?Young ladles' economy?never throw away a good match. The Anderson Dispensary continues to dj a lively buslae?. The arm of John E, Clark <k Bro. has dissolved. See advertisoment. Mrs. B. B: Allen, of Lowndesville, h*a been visiting relatives in the city. Several lively fox chases have been in? ifatged in recently by some or our citi? zens. A Washington physician prescribes bone radish as a sovereign remedy for the :jrippe. Mrs. M. Kennedy went to Greenvillo last week to spend a few days with ber Ulster. The time for making year Return to ;he County Auditor expires on the 20th of i:hia month. L From every section of the County tbe report cornea that the farmers are Sowing big crops of oats. Mines Eunice and Nlta Fant went over tto Greenville last week to spend a few days with friends. The olty was crowded with people Men day, but the bone-yard seemed to be the centre of attraction. Geo.-E. Prince, Esq., has resigned the ooaltion of city attorney. His succesuor ^as not yet been elected. The Knights of Pythias in rapidly grow? ing in this city, new. members being added Jit almost every meeting. is-' ?'- - - ' Now is the time to get the Intelligent? obs and Constitution for one year for two dollars, payable in advance. Miss Jennie Miller, of Greenville, is in the city visiting ber friend, Misa Addie Maul din, on Bleckley street.. P. B. Allen, one of Anderson County'* largest farmers, is in the market this morning with 73 bales of cotton. There ought to be an Ordinance against erecting wooden awnings'in front of any . Of the bosiaeos houses in the city. The merchants have already commenced receiving their spring stock of goods, and they anticipate a very good cash trade. ? CoL John G. Clinkscaies, of Clem son Cjliege, was on the streets yesterday shaking hands with his many friends. Mr. W. H. Bar ans, who is now one of j 11 le moat popular drummers on tbe road, has been spending a few days in tbe olty. Dr. A. 8. Todd, of Elberton, Ga., spent Tuesday in the city. It was a business l trip, and be could not tarry long with bin friends. Ancti er cold wave sfruck this section Sunday afternoon, and on Monday morn? ing we had probably the severest freeze of i this winter. !; Cspt. J. Ji Garvin, an aged and re? spected citizen of Pickene County, died at his home near Central on Wednesday, ? January 24th. Mr.. V. W. White is now one of tbe book-keepers in Yhe Bank of Anderson, having succeeded Mr. ? F. Brown, Jr., who has resigned. Considering the onmrasi amount of rain within tbe past month, farm-work ia remarkably-veil advanced for tbeseasou all over the Conr.ly. Mr. Jas. F. Fant has presented tbe Lr tklugkxoeb with - a ane cabbage.* It earns from bis place in Florida, and is the first of this year's crop. Persons Interested in raising horses, should read the advertisement of Mr. T. 0. Poors, who owns that pretty Hamble Sonian stallion, ? Jim Wllkes." - Mr. Joseph- R. Simpson, who recently moved from this County to Elbart County, C4a , was in the city Monday and called to see ua. He is well pleased with bU new ihome. Don't leave your horse "Standing un? hitched on tbe streets. Ii is a dangerous end careless practice and may be the means of a great deal of trouble and an aoyance. ? The Butler Guards.were greeted by an I appreciative audieuce in tbe Opera House st Friday evening. The show, In some ipects, was ahe sd-of-eeera-ef the profeg jnal iroupes. Irs. Georgia Williams, accompanied by charming daughter, Miss Maggie, of reo wood, C, arrived in Andersen sterdsy.ahd will spend several weeks visiting relatives. 9. Catherine H'?mbre9. relict of the robn nembree,' died at her home, in Township, Tatsday afternoon, sged It 63 years. She will be buried to? rn at Salem. Church. .declare, mother," Mid a pretty little arson girl tbe other morning, "'tis ton .ou always send me to bed wben I & sleepy, and you always make me t wben 1 am sltepy." surer Payne says ho has written two s^Jred more tax receipts this season 5an In any former year, and there will be ?ut comparatively few delinquents. This speaks well for our County. We would like to see the young men of Anderson re-orgacize the Palmetto Ri? fle*. The olty has plenty of material, and e fine Company could be made up. What ?ay you, young gentlemen ? There " will be a meeting of tbe school trustees of Martin Township, at the resi? dence of Col. R. B. A. Robinson, next Saturday, 10th;lnst., at 2 o'clock p. m., for the purpose, of signing school claims. ? Mr. L. L. Hatcher, one of Anderson's excellent young men, accompanied by bis mother, left yesterday for Alabama, where tbey will spend awhile with rela? tives. We wish them a pleasant trip. Mr. Baylir R. Clarke bas moved with bis family to Laurens, S. C, where be will open business sa a merchant tailor. ;Mr. Clarke ia an expert in bis business, .?and we hope he will meet with success in Jala new home. ? Mr. John T. Long, one of tbe most pro? gressive young farmers of tbe Pendleton eeetfoc who recently purchased Mr. O. H. IP. Feat's valuable plantation on Seneca Elver, was in the dty Monday, and gave (us pleasant calL Mr, 17m, H, Broyles, of Columbus, Ga., arr^ed in Anderson lest week and will eped a Saw weeks here visiting bis brothers, Cgpt. A. T. Broyles snd Mr. John R. Broyles. His old friends are glad to greet him. Cotton is quoted this morning as fol? lows: Middling, 7; strict middling, 74s good middling, 7?; strict good middling, 7}. U> (o last nlgbt tbe total receipts for this season aggregate 22,663 bales; to same date last year, 20,119. Wo feel very grateful to tbe many jfriends who called in Monday and settled .their accounts with tbe Intellioexos. We also feel proud of tbe msny new names we added to our list the same day. May tbe good Lord prosper each and all of them. Wc are indebted to Congressman Tal feert for a copy of bis speech on the Wil? son Tariff Bill, which be delivered in Congress on the 20th nit. It is sn inter? esting document, and sbowB that Mr, Talbert has given considerable attention to tbe tariff question. Mr. and Mrs. D. Prue Sloan gave a 4 o'clock tea at their borne, on Greenville street, Tuesday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. M. P Sadler's birthday. Tbe decorations were violets. Most delloious refresh? ments were served. The occasion through out was a most enjoyable one. Messrs. Joe 1ST. Hiilbonse and R. H. Gains*, of the west aide of tbe County, have recently slaughtered some fine one year-old pigs. Mr. Hillbouse bad two woleb netted him 414 and 3?2 pounds re? spectively, and Mr. Gaines bad one which tipped tbe beam at 430 pounds net. Married, on Sunday, February 4, 1894, by Rev. 0. L. Stewart, Mr, Jesse Adkins end Miss Lida Lee, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. F, Lee. all of Anderson County. The Intelligencer joins the many friends of tbe bride and groom in wishing them a happy journey through life. An Anderson "girl, who attended the Butler Guards Minstrels last Friday night, said she would , be afraid to kiss Bob. Heynes, one of tbe stars of the- troupe. A friend asked ber why. "Because," she re? plied, "if my bead ever got near that big month of bis I would be a headless girl," , Oar clover friend, W. A. Dickson, con? tributes a little war reminiscence to the columns of the Intelligencer this week under the caption, "a Letter From the Front," which will no doubt be read with interest by tbe old war veterans, as well as by those who bave come into existence fcince the war. Col. M P. Tribble, who has been oon fined to his room for about eight weeks with a severe illness, is now slowly recu? perating, and is able to ride out occasion? ally. This announcement will be heard with great pleasure by bis many friends, who will join us in wishing him a speedy restoration to his usuhI health. An Anderson County rhirkey, who owns a pig. gave him a bucket of mn?b the other day, and iu speaking of iitbe dar? key said : "Ho eat d* whole bucketful ob musb. and den I put tbe little cuss in de bucket, and he didn't more an' full it up half full." Tbe question for philosophers to settle is: What became of tbe mush? Married, on Tuesday morning, Febru? ary 6,1893, at the residence of tbe bride's father. Hon. A. R. Cox, near Beltdn, by Rev D. Westoo Hlott, Mr. W. L. Suther? land and Mh-s Kate Cox, all of tbia Coun? ty. The Intelligencer extends its best wishes to tbe bride and groom, and wishes them a happy, smooth sail over life's stormy seas. Walhalla Courier: "Miss Knte Holle? man has been elected hs fir-.-a assistant teacher in the Townville Hieb School. She will enter upon her duties in tbe school room next Monday. Miss Kate is an experienced and capable teacher. She taught there once before and ber former patrons insisted on her returning to teach the remainder of tho spring session." Rev. R. A. King, a well known Baptist Ereaeher of the Fork section, died at the ome of bis son-in law, Mr. W. T. Grubbs, near Fair Play last Sunday, aged about 70 years. It the same neighbor? hood, and about :he same hour, Mrs. Phebe Hendricks, wife of Mr. John Hen drlcks. an aged lady, passed away. Both were buried in the same Churchyard at the Bam9 hour on M on day. Our young friend, Houston Smith, for? merly of this Corntv, but who is now living with his uuole, Mr. D. N. Smith, at Warrior, Ala., writes us a short letter, in. which he says they are having severe weather out there, and that the grippe and chicken pox are raging. He BayB they have a fioe school and be is wall pleased with bis new home. We hope Houston will enjoy bis stay in Alabama. When you see a youth who will do any Hort nf work, no matter bow menial it may be, rather than be idle, you can make up your mind that that fellow amounts to aometbicg. The young man who would starve before he would do anything be? neath what he conceives to be his dignity is not made of the right stuff to cut much of a figure in this world. Don't be afraid of any sort of work so long as it is honor? able. Annie Cherry, wife of Charles' Cherry, cue of Anderson's most worthy colored citizens, died last Friday evening, a'ter a painful illness, and her remains were bu? ried in the colored cemetery Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Brown, of the Meth? odist Church, of which she was r. member, conducting the funeralservices. She was a good woman, and had tbe respect and confidence of all who knew ber, both white and colored. Morris O'Bryaht, a dity white tramp, .was before his Honor, Mayor Tolly, this morning, charged with entering the home of Mr, W. R. Hnbbard. He admitted go? ing into tho yard, and said he was after something to eat. There was no evidence that he bad stolen anything, and? the Mayor, after giving him some good advice, discharged Lim nod ordered him to leave tbe city within a li'alf hour. The tramp carried out the Instructions promptly. Oar Willlameton correspondent chroni clee tbe death of Mrs. B. F. Russell, which occurred at her home in that village last Wednesday night. Mr, Russell's maiden name was Miss Attie Blackmnn, whose mother lived in tbe Candy Springs sec? tion. She ws? a most excellent, Christian woman, and her death is deeply lamented by a wide circle of friends. The bereaved husband and, six little children bave many sympathizers in their loss of a de? voted wife and mother. Hill Bros., in their new advertisement, tell tbe many readers of the Intelligen? cer this week that in addition to their usual Btock of drugs, medlcides, sundries, tobacco, cigars, seeds, etc , 1 tbey have just received a complete line of paints and oil, which they are offering at very low prices. If you, contemplate using any paint this Sring be sure to give this firm a call, ley also- handle "Cfholeracide," a sure remedy for chicken cholera. Read their advertisement carefully. Wife?"Such a dream as I bad last nicht, dear !" Husband? 'May I bear it?" "Yes. I dreamed I was in a great estab? lishment where they sold husbands. "There Vere husbands in glass cases mark? ed at fearful prices, and others at a less figure?tbey were beauties! Oirla were paying ont whole fortunes and getting the handsomest husbands I ever saw. It was wonderful i" ''Did you see any there like rue, dear?" "Yes Just as I was leaving I saw a whole lot like you on the remnant counter I" . ? Anderson I? ahead again. Tbe contract for. furnishing 200 bedsteads and mat? tresses and 275 .chairs for Clemson College has been secured by Messrs. O. F. Tolly <fe Sou. There were a number of other bids from 'large furniture houses in this and ot her States, but tbe Messrs. Tolly could not bo downed in prices. Tbey are not built that way. And if you, reader, need anything in tbe furniture line, It will pay you to give them a call and see their stock. Just now you oan secure some extra bar? gains there. Next Sunday night Roy. G. P. Watson, pastor of the Methodist Church, will be? gin another aeries of illustrated sermons. His subjects will be a study of that famous book, "Pilgrim's Progress." His first sermon will be devoted to "Leaving tbe City of Destruction." Those who heard Mr. Watson's series of sermons on "Pe? culiar People" were more than repaid for their attendance, and we venture that be will draw some practical points from this series tbat will benefit those who are seek? ing after the things pertaining to Christ and His Kingdom. He extends a cordial Invitation to the publio to attend the ser? vices One of our subscribers iu the Deep Creek community, in reply to our ques? tion, "who'is the oldest man in Anderson County?" writes ns as follows; "Mr. Martin Moss, who lives in this section, will be 94 years of age in March. He has always been a remarkably strong man, and enjoyed the beat of health until about a year ago, i when he was stricken with something like paralysis, and sines then has not been able to walk across his room. He Bits in bis chair all day, is as lively and jovial as ever, and enjoys the visits of his neighbors. He has a good appetite, and remarkably good teeth. His vener- j able wife is still able to attend to bis wants and comforts, though she is quite feeble." Gad. Henderson, a negro, was tried before Justice Feathers ton Monday for violating the dispensary law. J. E. Breazeale represented the State, and Prince & Tribble and Murray & Watkins represented the defendant After hear? ing several witnesses, the State consented to a verdict of not guilty. On Tuesday Mr. John O'Donnell was arraigned on the same oharge, and the State and defen? dant were represented by the same attorneys mentioned above. The State's witnesses were examined, but tbe defense put up no witnesses. The case was given totheijury, which, in a few minutes, ren? dered a verdict of not guilty. To-day Mr. G. Ernest Fant will be tried under the same charge. It is stated that there will be several other cases tried this week. Tbe resnlt of these oases will Srobably not please tbe Governor, and ustice Featherston may expect to have to surrender his commission. Needle's Newell News. "Now doth tbe little onion Poke up it's little bead. And tbe restless little radish Stretch in it's little bed. "Tbe sunfish and the minnow Wag their shiny little tails, While the chipmunk and the robin Adorn the fences' rails. "The blossom by tbe hedgeslde And on the loafer's nose, Tells of tbe coming Spring-time And blooming of the rose." Newell presents a hustling appearance now. Nearly everybody, is at work. The farmers through here will sow about as many oats this Spring as usual. We had several of as cold mornings last week as we had anytime during the winter. Fine bracing weather! Our schools?two white and one color? ed?are in a flourishing condition. Over one hundred and fifty scholars have been enrolled. When asked what kind of fertilizers they are going bo use this time, seven out of every ten of our farmers will re? ply : "Cotton seed meal and acid." Messrs. R. H. and J. M. Smith, with( their violin, harp and banjo treated a] number of their friends to some real fine music at the Variety Store last Saturday night. We beg leave to remind the County Commissioners that one of out main roads is minus an overseer and needs working badly. In one place it is almost impassable. For the convenience of our tax payers County Auditor Boleman spent two days at this place last week receiving returns of their property. He expressed some surprise at finding such a business place "away up here in the country.''* We will venture tbe assertion that the cotton acreage this year will be the lar? gest on record. There is not an oculist in this vicinity, bnt it is said that several of th 5 boys can relieve a blind tiger. During tbe winter weather the hen may be negligent of her duties, but in tbe season of spring gardening Eibe makes up all lost time with her little scratch-it. Ned Needle. -?: Neal's Creek Items. Last week we bowed to the public through jour interesting, columns for the first time, and no objections having been : beard, as yet, we will let yon bear from us | again.' Although our stock of news is ratber slim just now, we must not let an item worthy of mention pats without mentioning it. We are enjoying some very fine weather at this writing, and tbe farmers are cer talnly taking advantage of the opportuni? ties tbey bave for working in their farms. All are making preparations for another big crop?cotton crop?I gueuo. Wheat and oats are looking fine now, and no car lamity befalling tbem, a good crop will be made. Death has again visited our community and carried away one who will be greatly missed, and who was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. This ono was Mrs. Manerva Major, relict of the late J. A. Major, deceased. She bad bee 3 in feeble health for some time, and for a week or so before she died she was expected to pass away at any moment. Death relieved her of her sufferings on Wednesday, 25th ult., and on tbe following day ber remains were brought to this place for Interment. Rev. M. McGee conducted the funeral services, and (as be always does) made a very appropriate and interesting talk. Rev. D. W. Hiott, who is to be onr pas? tor for this year, preached his first sermon to us on last Saturday, and a very appro? priate and interesting one it wo,*. Taking for his text "For what intent bast thou sent me?" he left nothing undone, and bi? sermon bore all evidences of having bad much thought involved upon it. On Sunday there wa9 a laiger crowd pres? ent than has beeu here for some time. Mr. Hiott also preached another eloquent Berirjoo from tbe text, "Prayer." He Bpokeof beiwg persevering with prayer, and believing that you would receive that for whioh you was asking. He also illus? trated tbe difference between ''praying' and "saying prayers." If you want goods put to yon at rock bottom prices and satisfaction guaranteed, jast go to Mr. H. P. McDaniel instead of] driving six long miles through the mnd to town. He hasu't a full Udo of goods in yet, but go over and see bim before pur? chasing, and perhapB it will Bave you looney. Several of our boyo have gone into the mercantile business recently, which, of coarse, tends to make goods cheap. Perhaps some time in the future we may join bands and build us a railroad from Anderson down to Louis' Bbop, at least. Then we will be all 0. K. won't we, boys 1 Hurrah for competition f The latest song of the day In this vicin? ity is "We'll raise a tocu? to-night." Being near the school boose one day dur? ing playtime, I was almost made to be? lieve that Dr. Leo bad moved from Green? ville, down to Neal's Creek with his crowd of commedians, as I was almost uurel beard "Jumbo " But coming to find out, it was only tbe ecbool boys try? ing their band. They certainly bad the talk and vocal music about right, and with an instrument or two they could, I believe, show up almost equal to those whom tbey were imitating. Mr. W. R Kay has erected a new dwelling and will move into it in a few days. We noticed in our midst last Saturday and Sunday the faces of Mesara. Luther Major and John Horton, who are wearing the stripes and shouldering the musket at the "P. M. I." this year. BoyB, "toe the mark," if yon don't want to walk post. No weddings to mention yet. * ? Honea Path Dots. Sowingoata and breaking land is now in order with tbe farmers, Every one aeema to be behind with their work. Shade trees have been set out in front of tbe stores on east aide of Main street, Quite a number have also been set out by citizens on almost every street. We beg pardon for not attaching the title of "Dr." to the two young dentists mentioned in onr last communication. Jntimate friends was the cause of the omission, Dr. W/lght is hero at work, and Dr. Dickson goes tp tyilliamston Thursday to take charge of his office there. Rev. W. T. Matthews, Evangelist of | the Sonth Carolina Presbytery, will be? gin a protracted meeting here Sabbath at eleven o'clock. Mr. Matt hows needs no introduction to our people, aa he has preached here before. Services morning and evening. Three music teachers now reside in town, Any community needing a teach? er would do well to correspond with the Postmaster here, J. A. Hudgens is off for a-vacation. He now works at the Express business in Winston, N. C, - It seems to agree with him. W. C. Branyon had a difficulty with one of his hands yesterday. He came out victorious, hitting tbe negro where Hugh Wilson, of the Abbeville Press and Banner, says while men always shoot a negro in self-defense?in the back of the head. Miss Iola Machew, of Princeton, is visiting her Bister, Mrs. S. C. Moore. Death is no respecter of persons. He comes to all alike?often in tbp throes of | battle, whore thousands are slain in strife, and often as silently as tbe dew falls over the flowers, the evening air rock a the rose to sleep, or tbe moonbeams kiss the waves of the sea. He comes to tbe throned monaroh as well as to the hum? blest subject, and wherever man has lived he has been a constant visitor. Scarcely a hcme has been without his seeming withering touch, and often over the Bilept river he has ferried those who are loved most. And yet he is a friend, for who does not know of some one who has been relieved of some mighty sorrow by his kind visitation. We mourn the death of tbe Hon. Wm. McMurtrie, orig? inally of Belfast, Ireland, but who bad spent the last few years here with his daughter, Mrs, M. Erwin. He was ripe with old age, being 37 years old. He never complained. He was aware that the end was near, telling his pastor that he would not be able to attend another service. He was unconscious for the last. three days, and passed away without pain this (Monday) morning at 6:30 o'clock. His remains will be interred in the cemetery here to-morrow at one o'clock, funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. A. Wilson. We put off writing too ".ate to give much local news this week, * Mosely News. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Burdett, of Cooks, passed through here last Sunday after? noon en route to Lowdnesvi ,1a. Messrs. Dave McAlister and Will Ban? ister built some splendid bridges last week on the road leading from this place to Moffattsville. They were badly needed. Two of Rocky Rlver'B handuome young men were on this side lest Saturday night. We have no complaint to make with them, because others are smitten on tbe same girls. Why is an old maid like an old gold ring ? Because nine times out of ten she lu worth more than half a dozen of the more dazzling and flashy sort of modern make that put her in the shade, and in five times o ut of ten she would have been worth more to any man tbau tbe one he got.?Harper's Bazaar. Mr. H. J. McKinney announced on last Sunday that Prof. T. M. Lock, of Bow ersville, Ga., will sing here on third Sat? urday and Sunday in April. Thepublio is invited. It is rumored that a number of our citizen are preparing to move to Texas next fall. Among the list handed us we find the following names : Messrs. J. E. Kelly, S. P. Pruiit, D. A. McAlister, J. T. Morgan, J. M. Brown, J. L.- Wiles, H. J. McKinney, Edward Mitobel, J. J. Patterson and W. A. Hall. Will every? body who believes this send me a dime by next mail. Some of our fair sex have received an invitation to attend a Ball at Bo weravillo on the 14th inst, A few days ago a resident of this place accosted one of bis oh urns with some? thing like tbe following: "Say, come here, I want to tell you what a scrape I got Into the other night." After giving all the particulars he concluded with, "Now don't you tell it, and for goodness sake don't tell-?, the dam fool will put it In tbe paper." Just keep quiet, brother, I will not tell it beoause I am as ashamed of it as you are, and while I acknowledge your superiority and feel incapable of of? fering any advice, let me suggest that you never tell a secret, a? tt oy are never safe out your brain. It' you cannot keep them how can you expect others to do so, and never forget that short, thick per? sons are more tricky than tall spare ones. pedho. Wllliamston News. Mrs. B. F. Russell, wife of our post? master, died last Thursday night. She had been confined to her bed for about five months. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and her re? mains were interred in the Williamston cemetery. She leaves a husband and five children to grieve over their loss. In spite of hard times the city of Williamston is booming. Plenty of now buildings are going up on all sides, while carpenters and o'her mechanics find no lack of employment. The school is flourishing, all of the enterprises are prospering, and, so far as business is concerned, few people have any right to complain of bard times. The fertilizer trade is very good here now, and our streets have a good many wagons on them loaded with guano. Th farmers in our community say they will plant a heavy crop of cotton this year. Miss Annie Dean, a popular and accomplished young lady from Spartan burg, S. C, was in the city last week. Miss Llda Mathews, of Chapels, S. C, who has been visiting Mrs. W. W.. Griffin, returned home last Thursday. Miss Mathews is a very accomplished young lady and has made a host of friends here who regret her departure. Rev. J. M. Lander, wife and family have gone to Storeville to visit relatives. Miss Eva Stringer, a popular young lady of Bel ton, is now taking art lessons under Miss Eeely, of the College. Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Addie Duckworth to Dr. C. L. Guy ton, which will occur on Wednesday, Feburary 14th, at the residence of the bride's father. Mr. Gabriel Roaguie, of the Greenville News, was in the city last Saturday on business. C. W. Munalyn, of Augusta, Ga., was in the city several days last week. J. B. White, of Darlington, S. C? is registered at the Hotel. Rev. S. Lander, President of our Fe? male College, preached a splendid sermon in the M. E. Church last Sunday. Jeter H. , Iva Notes. This community is calm and serene. We hear of the dispensary troubles, but so far we know nothing of them from ex Serience. News has just reached us that '. G-. Massey, one of. the constables, had killed one man and probably two. The writer wonders if ever Mr. Massey will get enough out of the business to make him glad that be entered it, and thus placed himself in a position where he has been forced, we suppose, to take tbe life of his fellow man ? Can anything com? pensate for such ? Is the business so Im? portant that men's lives must be des? troyed to establish it ? Let us say he was excusable in the killing, but will not the falling figure of that man follow him always f It was not a place that he did not seek but he voluntarily took it. What can pay for such horror as the killing of a fellow man must bring to any one? Our reading circle is doing good work. It is well attended by interested mem? bers and others. Great good will surely come of it. New members are constantly oomlng in. Our clever fellow citizen, Mr. George F. Burditt, is now with Mr. T. C. Jack? son, and will be glad to have his friends call. Business is getting better. A great deal of fertilizer is being sold here. We hope to seo better times in the near future i or rather we wish to see better times, but there is not much of that ele? ment in present prospects that changes tbe word wish to nope. We would be glad to have you give us a call when you can find time. X. X. Plat Rock News. There will be Sunday School at the' Baptist Church next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. We hope there will be a large attendance. Miss Mary Manldin has been on a visit home visiting her parents. Miss Janie Nicholson is staying with her brother in our section. We are glad to have her with us, Mad dogs are roving around in our section. Mr*. Arnold came near being bit by one. Nearly all tbe dogs in this section have been bitten. Everybody may be on their guard. Wheat is looking yery fine. The farm? ers are bebind sowing oats, and there are a great deal of them being sowed in our section. . Faithful. Two Elect Iiadles. Messrs Editors: The historic little .village of "Old Pendleton," tbe home of John 0. Calhoun, Judge Cbeves, Judge Huger, tbe Bees, Pineaneys and other dis tingue residents, has not produced any more "worthy than two holy women who bave recently passed within the gates of the celestial city. The name of one was Miss Warley, tbe honored teacher of se? lect classes for girls. Tbe other one was the meek and modest wife of the village pastor, Mrs. Mary W. McBryde Side by side these two models of exalted Chris? tian ,womanhood, each in her own way, moulded the lives and characteristics of those who came under their influence into noble excellence. Miss Wirley was educated at a time when Pendleton was noted for the beat school in the up country. Mr. Calhoun, Dr. Adams, Mr. T- 8loan, Mr. Maxwell, with other gentlemen of culture, who were earnest advocates of a high grade of scholarship for girls, were Trustees of this Academy, and united in procuring who best teachers from tbe North. I ven? ture the assertion that not many of the modern female colleges, with all their parapherneiia, sent out pupils more thor? oughly equipped for life. Miss Warley was the select instructor of a few favored friends at first, but her sphere was gradually widened -until most of the pare u ts of the village considered it a high honor to have daughters under her care. Her sway over her girls was that of a queen. She was sovereign by divine prerogative in their estimation, and they were her loyal subjects. They desired no higher incentive to duty than her wish? no greater stimulus to difficult attainment than her gratification. There was to their youthful imagination no more perfect ideal than her obaractor, for was there not in it all that was beautiful and pure and good ? We cannot measure tbe oooult in? fluences which inspire tho young and aid in moulding noble natures, but nothing is more stimulating than high ideals. So, with tbU noble example before thorn, ber pupils sought to attain to her standard and with laudable pride, may she have pointed to many of them, saying with that noble Roman mother, "These are my jewels." They were not graduated with nigh sounding diplomas, nor did gold and silver medals attest their proficiency, but with the divine stamp of true womanhood on them, in spheres of usefulness ah wives and mothers, they are to-day filling worthy places in life. Let each one of these old pupils "rise up and call her blessed." Not less did the humble pastor's wife, Mrs. Mary McBryde, impress her holy influence on all with whom she came in contact. What was the secret of her power? ''Only tbe ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is, in tbe sight of God, of great price." In a world of shams and counterfeits, where the false and fraudulent often gain tbe highest-favors, how refreshing is it to see simple goodness recognized and honored, as it was in the character of this Christ-like woman. Some one has said that "goodness is the strongest force in the world." It was this which rn*de tbe human life of the "Christ of History" tbo grandest oharaoter of all the ages. It was not Hia States? manship, nor His oratory, nor His gener alship of armies. He was not boru to wealth nor aristocracy. He did not dress "in purple and fine linen and fare sumpt? uously." Yet his name is above all other names to-day, and will be to the end of time. What did He do ? "He went about doing good." He fed the hungry. He healed the sick, He comforted the sorrow? ing. Something of this wondrous power existed in the life of this dear saint as she trod the weary path of sorrow and suffer? ing through a long life on earth. From Him she drew her ideal of what was true and beautiful and good, By olose com? munion with Him the lines of His beauty were imprinted on her lifo, until all who knew her loved and admired her. Dr. Adger said, "if all Pendleton lived like Mrs. McBryde Pendleton would be a par dise on earth." ? * ? Photographs. W. M. Wtcelcr, the Greenville Pho? tographer, will be ai Anderson in person on Feb. 12th, prepared to do work in his line in the latest and best styles. His Studio is next to the Postoffice. Bny Wbeeloek High Grade Pianos. If. ha? many claims of superiority. In tone it is sweet, clear, musical, and has great breadth. The toucb is light, respon? sive and elastic, and it is unsurpassed in point of finish and durability, while the price remains the lowest consistent with finest grade of workmanship. Large stock always on band, and for sale on liberal terms at the C. A. Reed Music House, in vi lie, (Ky.) Lines. Mr. Editor : As you are adding now names of correspondents to your list from week to week will you be so indul? gent as to put mine down for one week ? f. e., iftbis papor should find favor in your eyes. In my privato letters I sometimes make a very "poor mouth," but after alljlhis is a good city to live in and Kentucky ic a splendid country. True, there are dis? advantages here as elsewhere, but the advantages pre many. It would be Eleasaut indeed to say something of this eautiful, fertile country, but I desire to say something on another line. Among the many advantages to be had here not the least of these are its educa? tional facilities. In two respects it is the foremost city in tbe South, namely, its Medical and Theological advantages. The Medical schools have a patronage of | about 1400 students, while there are now two Theological schools with about 300 students. The Presbyterians only this year began a Theological Seminary, but It has moro than thirty students, while the Baptists have here the largest Theo? logical Seminary in the United States. But besides the schools a specially im fiortant feature to one engaged in intel ectual pursuits is the annual visitation of distinguished speakers. During this winter we have been particularly favored in this way. May I say a word about a few of these? The first who paid us a visit was the famous humorist Rob. Y. Burdette. How we did laugh as he depicted to us "the rise and fall of a mustache 1" Who has ever read "The Brakeman at Church' without feeling a desire to see and hear its author? He is a rather small man, his voice keyed pretty high, has a mischiev? ous eye and moutb and is altogether brimful of humor. No one after hearing him will ever forget some of his expres? sions. Then Sam Jones visited us. I did not hear him but from reports it was not a paying expedition. I havn't time to speak of Gen. Gor? don's enthusiastic reception and eloquent address on "The Last Days of the Con? federacy," but must say something of Dr. Talmage, the world-renowned plat? form speaker. It has been my desire for years to hear him, and now it has been realized. Of course the lecture was fine, but it lackod a great deal of meeting my expectations. Rarely have I been more disappointed. He has an abundant sup? ply of good anecdotes, which produce laughter, and he storms and stamps his feet which renews the waning interest, but after all there is a painful lack of food for the mind of the man who really wants to think. I would advise those who enjoy his sermons not to be over anxious to hear him lecture, for his ser? mons read are bettor thau his lectures heard. Tom Dixon I What shall I say about him? To give anything like an adequate description of him is above and beyond me. Some say since Henry Ward Bee cher's death he is the foremost lecturer in tbe United States. He was born in North Carolina less than thirty years ago and so is a mere boy yet. Last night he held the closest attention of an audience for two hours and then they were sorry when he quit. Those who heard both lectures say be far surpasses Dr. Talmage. "Backbone" was his subject, and one was soon convinced that he was a master of it. I wish much that every boy in our land could hear it. But this ia already too long. R H. B?BBiss. Another Letter from Mexico. Zacatecas, Mexico, Jan. 24,1894. Messrs. Editors: When last I wrote you I was in the city of Saltillo, about two hundred and fifty miles north of Za catecas. I am now in the torrid zone, where, the geographies say, it is hot the year round. But it is not hot in the city of Zacatecas. The fact is, I nave worn my overcoat every day since I have been here in order to keep warm. The thermometer rarely ever rises higher than 88 or lower than 60. The real cause of this delightful cl mate here in Zaca.tecas Is its altitude above the sea, which is 8,045 feet. Zacate? cas is a beautiful Mexican city, with about forty thousand inhabitants. It ia not so old as some other cities in the Republic, and hence its buildings and improvements are more modern, yet, nevertheless, thor? oughly Mexican in style. Those who are at ail familiar with tbe history.of this city know "that its prosperity?nay," I may say its very existence?depends upon tbe silver mines which abound so plentifully near here in the surrounding mountains. I am told that when the mines are running at full blast tbe population of the city runs up to sixty thousand inhabitants ; ?but owing to the low price of silver (a Mexican dollar is worth only fifty-four cents) at piesent, most of the mines are shut down, thus throwing thousands of I poor laborers out of employment. Of cruise this makes it very hard for them, and consequently thousands have left here to hunt for employment in other parts of the Republic. As an evidence of tbe truthfulness of the fact just stated, there are hundreds of houses iu the city now unoccupied and advertised to be rented. Another reason, perhaps, why the times Jre so tight here just now is the fact of its i&ing so dry. Tnere is no vegetation here at all, as there has been no Tain In three years. Of course, this makes roughness very dear, and it is almost impossible to raise stock of any kind, in many parts of the country stock have died for the lack of green food. How they live at all is a mystery to any ouu not lamiliar with the laots I And yet, notwithstanding all this, the market here furnishes as good beef and mutton as may be found in the State?. Tbe mountain scenery here around Za? catecas is not to be excelled anywhere in the liopublia. There are one or two points near the city where one can take in the whole cjry at one f?ll view. The moun? tains iu South Carolina are but mole-hills compared to these tnajaptic heights. For? tunately for Zacatecas these surrounding mountains furnioh an abundant water supply for the city. While it has not rained here soarcely any within five years, yet the supply of water is just as good as if there had been abundance of rain. Of course, this is a great blessing to the city itself, but especially to the poor, of whom there is a multitude. These people might survive a long time without bread, but I do not think they could exist long without water. Not all have an abundant supply of bread, but all may have a eupply of water. The city gives quite a good deal of evi? dence of prosperity. The streets are all paved with rock, while the principal side? walks are paved with hewn stone. Such work is done by convicts, of whom there are over six hundred, The market here abounds in tropical fruits of all kinds, oranges selling at a cent a pieoe, while lotuons may bo bought lour for six cents. They do not usually reckon money as we do?i, e., by five, ten cents, etc.?but take twelve cents (a real) as the standard, and so an article is sold for so many reals. And it is quite remarkable bow the .shrewd trader takes advantage of this fact. If, for instance, one wishes to get change for twenty five cents, in most cases he receives only two reals, (twenty-four cents). Of course, if i't is demanded the full amount is given, but not otherwise. On this same firinciple eight reals make a dollar, while t is really only ninety-six cents. But X would not have the regier to con? clude that all Mexicans are dishonest or unworthy of one's confidence. Such is not the case; but just as in the States, not all are honest, and yet I am personally acquainted with some who are just as true as steel. But suoh are professing Christians. Very respectfully, M. GASSAWAY. Mr. Editoe: Please allow me to re? turn my thanks to the many friends, both white and colored, whoso Kindly minis? tered to tbe comforts of my wife in ber re? cent illness and death, and their kind words of sympathy expressed to me in my bereavement. Respectfully, Charles Cherry. ? By a recent Act of the Legislature sportsmen from other Stetes are not al? lowed to come over iuto this State to bunt without paying a licenso of $25. It is also unlawful to offer partridges, quail, woodcock or pheasant, deer or wild turkey for sale in the State or to ship them to other States for sale. All Free. Those who have used Dr. King's New Discovery know its value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the advertised Druggist and get aTrial Bottle?Free. Send your name and address to H E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills Free, as well as a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor Free. All of which is guaranteed to do y ju g'ood and cost you nothiug at Hill Bros. Drugstore. See the World's Fair for Fifteen Cents. Upon receipt of your address and fifteen cents in postage stamps, we will mail you prepaid our "Souvenir Portfolio of the World's Columbian Exposition." The reg? ular price is fifty cents, but as we want you to have one, we make the price nominal. You will find it a work of art and a thing to be prized. It contains full page views of the great buildings, with descriptions of same, and is executed in highest style of art. If not satisfied with it after you get it we will refund the stamps and let you keep the book. Address H. E. Buck en & Co. Chicago, 111. DO YOU WANT TO BUY & SUIT OF CLOTH OR AN3 IF YOU DO VISIT THE AE They need money, and for the next thirty days WILL NOT REFUSE CASH. Call on them if you are a buyer, Never in the commercial history of An? derson has a dollar had such purchasing1 ability as it will have for the next thirty days at THE MEANS COMPANY, Leaders of Low Prices. SPECIAL PREMIUMS GIVEN AWAY To Our Customers. Solid Oak, Antique Finish, Folding Table. THESE elegant pieces of Furniture are for Presents to our Customers. They cost you nothing. We would not sell them at any price. They are the best of their kind. We bought them to give to our Customers, and give them we will. Come and see how we do it! We have issued a $25.00 eard for the use of yourself and family at our Store. We invite you to bring it with you whenever you contemplate mak? ing future Cash purchases and care? fully examine our stock and price*. We will punch the amount purchased and when the entire ticket is used and when $25.00 worth if. bought and paid for, we will take pleasure in presenting you with your choice of one of our handsome, Solid Oak, An? tique Finish Solid Oak, Antique Finish. Folding Music or Newspar:,! Hack. Folding Tables, Folding Music Racks or Folding Book Racks. This opportunity to secure one of J these beautiful and useful articles we feel sure you will appreciate. Please bear in mind that we make no extra charges for goods on account of this Premium Offer. Trusting you will call and see us, and that we shall have the pleasure of presenting you with one of these articles, we are Very respectfully youre, Soldld Oak, Antique Finish, Folding Book Rack. C. F. JONES * CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing and Millinery, ANDERSON, S. G. P. S.?This offer is for SPOT CASH sales only, and 'will include no a that go on the books, NO. 25, UNION SQUARE, Have Received their FALL & WINTER PURCHASES, And whiile in market they certainly succeeded in buying the most magnificent stock of High Novelty Dress Goods, As well as a lovely line ol Plain and Fancy Dress Goods, in medium and low prices, that has ever been shown in this or any other Southern Market. SEE their 50-inch STORM SERGES at 50c. per yard, and their HOP SACKING, in all colors, at only 25c. per yard. They are beauties. Their CLOAK and WRAP DEPARTMENT was never as complete in everything that is new and elegant as now. In fact, their entire Stock of DRY GOODS is as complete as you care to look at Don't fail to give their MISSES MAGGIE CRUM and JANIE GAILLARD a look through their Palace of Millinery, which is a thing of beauty, and at the lowest prices you have ever had as handsome Hat for. CARPETS AND RUGS ! You will find a Grand line to look at, from 25c, 40c, 50c, 65c, 75c to $1.00 per yard, ESj* Don't fail to visit their place, and give them a chance to SAVE YOU SOME MONEY these hard times. JONES & SEYBT, % NO. 25 UNION SQUARE. CHRISTMAS IS OVER I -AND THE TIDE OF TRADE HAS BEGUN ! BEAD the Hst and, depend upon it, you will find every? thing just exactly as advertised: /.,.;.! MISSES and CHILDREN'S It?BBER GOSSAMERS. Ages 6 to 12 years. Former price one dollar. In order to close out quick we. of? fer at the small price of 26c. SHOE COUNTER SALE. ' ' ^ We have selected several hundred pairs La? dies' Shoes?size 2,3. 4, (no larger,) which _ we find are slow sale on account of sizes. They cost all the way from $1.10 to $2 00. You can select any pair you choone for 76c. MISSES RUBBER SHOES. Sizos 12 to 2. On account of the mild winter we have a large lot on hand. Old vvj price 25c. New price 10c CLOAKS ALL REDUCED. We have a good many large sizes on hand, and if this advertisement fits you here is the way we are going to do it: $2 50 Cloak down to $1.50. 4.00 Cloak down to 2.75. 4.75 Cloak down to 3 00. BLANKETS. _. Blankets met the same fate. Now is the time to buy. We will sell any BJanket at New York cost rather than carry over. KID GLOVES. All first class. We will sell all of onr $125 Gloves at 75c All colon.. We have quite an assortment of Chamois Skin Gloves, of which you can wash when soiled. Former price 90c. Our new price 50c. ANOTHER BIG PLUM. We have about thirty R. & G. Corsets, all large sizes. You know the price is one dollar. In order to dispose of them we offer for this sale only at 50c. LADIES' RIBBED ALL WOOL VE8T. Price of same has been $1.50 each. In order to convert into cash we offer at 60c each. CRASH. 10 pieces fin*} Pure Linen Crash, fancy border, regular 15c. qnality. Reduced to 8 1-3, or twelve ?ards for one dollar. CASHMERE GLOVES. Too many on hand, all colon. Former price 20c. Price to close out 10c BROWN CRUSH. 10 pieces splendid Brown Crush, redu? ced from 7c. lo 5c. TRUNK8. We have ten fine Saratoga Trunks that we will sell at cost. Trunks require too much space, and in order to drop from our seve? ral departments we offer at prime cost. WHITE GOODS. We have on hand about fifty pieces of White Goods we bought cheap. They are regular 15c. Goods. We offer for this sale at 10c. PANTS. Virginia Kersey Pants, which are said to be the best. Yon can buy from ns at $1.25 per pair, Which is less than you can buy the cloth for. ? MEN'S FUR HATS. Men's Fur Hals all go in thto sale at low figures. Gome to see these Bargains, as they will not last long a^j the prices quoted. 8?u REMEMBER OUR PLACE. ONE PRICE TO ALL. LESSER &c CO., tjitoer siAsomc temple.