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LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1894. Court convenes la Waihal a the first Monday in July. The farmers are not com plaining of two much grass this year. Good rains have visited several sectionn of the County in the past few days. The P. M. I. Commencement has at? tracted a crowd of visitors to the city. The next meeting of the County Alii anoe will be held on Friday, July 13:h. We have a big lot of old newsp^psrs on band which we will sell at 20 cents a hun? dred. Miss Helen Meade, of Deeatur, 6a., is In the city visiting her friend, Mibs Emily Diwar. Miss Beasie Balentine, of Augusta, is in the city visiting the family of Mr. J. Reese Pant Prof. W. E. Breazeale and wlfe.-of New Brunswick, N. J. will leave in a few days for a trip to Europe. Miss Caro Kay, of Walbulla, Is in the city spending a month with her friend, Miss Mittie Tribble. Mr. Jas. M. Strickland and family have moved to Hartwell, Ga., to work in the Hartwell cotton mill. < i Miss M. E. Tribble, of TownvfHe. grad? uated from the Winthrop Training School in Columbia last week. ... Court convenes next Monday. Let every juror and witness be on hand promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. When you have an item of news or a viator at yonr home, don't be too modest to let the Istslligkncbb know it. Capt. P. K. McColly was confined to his home last week with sickness, but was able to report for business Monday. Onr clever friend, Mr. E. T. Leave!, of Fort Hill, was in the city a few days ago and we were glad to greet him in our of? fice. Hon. E. B. Murray has accepted the in? vitation to deliver the annual address be? fore the Ninety-Six High School next Friday sight. From the columns of the Sun we notice that Anderson County was well repre? sented at the Commencement in Hartwell, Ga, last week. Proll Prierson and Town send of the Presbyterian College, Clinton, s. C., i-eaohed home a few days ago to spend the ?nmmor vacation. Messrs. Harden and Ware, of Central, 8. C, rode from that place a few days ago to this city on their wheels in two hours end thirty tain u tee. Mrs. and Miss Johnstone, the wife and daughter of Solictor J. M. Johnstone, of Marion, are visiting Mrs. Richardson at the District Parsonage. Mr. John Stewart, while riding a bi? cycle s few days ago. tnmbled over and broke his left arm We hope he will meet with a speedy recovery. ? Misses Mamie Clinkecales and Inez Campbell, two of Be)ton's charming girl?, '?have been spending a few days in the city visiting; Judge and Mrs. Cox. Mr. John A. Fant, a popular merchant and Mayor of Onion, S. C, has been spending a day or two in the city visiting his kinsman, Mr. G. W. Fant. The Intelligencer charges regular.ad? vertising rates for. all communications which are for tbe advancement of the in? terests of individual candidates.' Mayor Tolly returned yesterday from Calhoun Falls, and his health has been greatly benefited by bis stay down there . drinking water from the mineral spring. Hon. E. B Murray and H. H. Watklne, E?q., are in Greenville attending tbe Com? mencement of Furman University. Tbe latter expects to return home to morrow. Mrs. J. B. McGee Jr., who has been, quite sick for several weeks, is very low this morning, and the attending physi? cians say her death may be expected at uny moment. \ J. A. Ruddock, who is with the C. A. Reed music house at Anderson, has b?en in Central for'a few days and we find him a very pleasant and affable gentle Ninan.?Central Tyro. Ex Congressman . Tillman is being strongly urged to enter tbe race as a can? didate for Governor. Sh?nld be announce himself as a candidate, he would make it lively for his opponents. Mr. Percy Sharps, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Sharps and children, of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city visiting his parents. Both are natives of Anderson and their friends are glad to greet them. Mrs. J. G. Cunningham is spending awhile at Calhoun Falls, for the benefit or her health, which, we are glad to say, is being greatly improved by drinking the water from the mineral spring there. According to announcement John Gary Evans delivered a speech in the Court House last Saturday to an audience of about two hundred people. Those who heard it say it was a very weak effort. Cadets 1. J. Burries and W. S. Lee, Jr., complimented the Intxlligencer with an invitation to. attend the Commence? ment exercises of tbe Citadel Academy, which took place in Charleston last week. Mr. 3. R. Tims, of Garvin Township, has recently Improved his mills, and now baa them in splendid condition. He is prepared to grind either wheat or corn, and will guarantee to give you a good floor. We are indebted to Mr. C. Wardlaw for the excellent report of tbe P. M. I- Com? mencement this week. Sickness and busi? ness prevented us from attending tbe ex? ercises, which everybody reports as ex? ceedingly interesting. Moss & Jaskson have been awarded the contract for rebuilding the storeroom oc? cupied by J. P. Sullivan & Co., and the work will begin at once. Messrs. Sullivan & Co. are to day moving into the store? room under the Intelligencer office. In a difficulty between Henry Walters and Bill Lee, both negroes, last Saturday right, on McDnffie street, near tbe rail? road bridge, tbe latter was painfully stab? bed four times by the former, who was arrested and locked up by tbe police. Our young friend, Archie Todd, who is employed in the K. <fc D. R. R. shops in Columbia, io spending a short vacation in tbe city visiting his mother and family. Archie is an industrious, worthy young man, and Columbia's climate seems to be agreeing with him. The competitive examination for two scholarships in the Winthrop State Nor? mal College will be held in this city on the 17th July, and young ladies in An? derson are reminded'of tbe opportunity to secure the benefits of this College. Read the advertisement in another column. >Mr. Will. Moore, of New Haven, Conn., has been spending a few days in the city with his mother, Mrs. E. E. Moore. Mr. Moore is a native Anderson boy, and many years have elapsed since he last visited bis old home. His old school boy oh urns and friends were glad to meet him. Rev. W. M. Hardin requests us to re? mind yon of tbe Snnday School excursion to McCormick next Saturday. The sched? ule on tbe railroad has been changed, and the train will leave Starr at G.20, Cook's at 6.42 and Barnes at 6 58 a. m. This will give tbe excursionists a longer stay at McCormick. Rev. V. I. Masters, whose resignation as pastor of tbe Rock H 11 Baptist Church we noticed last week, is now visiting his old home in this County. For tbe next two or three months he expects to engage in the Lord's work as an evangelist, and in the early fall will probably locate in a distant State. The commencement sermon, introduc? tory to the commencement exercises of Fnrman University and the Female Col? lege was preached at tbe First Baptist Church, in Greenville, last Sunday morn? ing by the Rev. 0. L. Martin, of this city, and it is spoken of as being both eloquent and interesting. Mr. L. P. Smith is arranging to run an excursion from Piedmont to Tallulah Falls on Thursday, 28th lost. The fare from Anderson will be $1.50. This will be a most delightful trip, and all who want to spend a pleasant day and see some of the grandest scenery in this cDuntry should take advantage of this excursion. Further information will be given by hand-bills, which will be distributed in a day or two. Read the war talk of Brown, Osborne & Co. in another column, and notwithstand? ing the fact that they are in the fight when it comes to prices on molasses and corn, and, in fact, anything in the way of groceries, dry goods, shoes, bagging and ties, &c, we will venture the assertion that tbey will treat you with the utmost civility. Call and see them. Everybody who sends or receives cash through Uncle Sam's mail will be inter? ested to learn that on the first day of July next a new money order system will go into effect, by which both large and small sums can be readily transmitted by letter with absolute safety, and at rates much less than the present. Ordern lor $2 50 or less c-m be bad for a fee of only three cents, and orders for Ii rger amounts np to $100 at rates graduated up to thirty ceut9. Our venerable friend and brother "jour? nalist. Col. R. A. Thompson, of the Kco wee Courier, made a hurried visit to the city one day last week, and it gave ns pleasure to greet him and gra?p his hand. The Colonel began bis life rs an bumble hut worthy printer's "devil," and, we be? lieve, ban been connected with journalism j all his life, though he has been a success? ful lawyer for a number of yearn. Se has 1 a host of friends in Anderson who are al i ways delighted to greet him. Mr. Andrew 0. Norris, formerly of this Connty, but now a citizen of Graham, Texas, has been announced as a candidate for District and Connty Clerk of his adopted home, subject to the Democratic primaries. Mr. Norris served onr Connty two terms as Connty Commissioner, and was a most efficient and popular officer. He was well known in Anderson County as a most excellent citizen, and bis many friends here would rejoice to bear of bim being elected to the position he is seeking.'' We invite the attentiou of the many readers of the Intelligences to the ad? vertisement of Mr. Eugene F. Bates, agent for the Columbia and Hartford Bicycles, at Greenville, S. C. Mr. Bates sells more wheels perhaps than any agency in the State, keeps in stock and does all kinds of diff.cnlt repairing. If yon contemplate buying a wheel, or need a new part or yonr wheel repaired write to him. He is a reliable gentleman, and will give yon satisfaction in prices, etc Read his ad? vertisement. It is not often that a newspaper adds many new subscribers to its list at this season of the year. Juno is just a little more than half gone, and yet we have ad? ded twenty-five new names to our list since 1st of the month, and, with two ex? ceptions, tbey are all in this Connty. We aro not bragging, bnt we mention this lit? tle fact just to show that the people know that the old Intelligencer is their friend and worthy of a place in their homes, and, a-3 one gentleman who quit taking it a year ago, remarked that he "couldn't keep house any longer without it." We still have room for a few more names. . Rev. T. C. Ligon and family, of Lees* ville, S. C, and Mr. H. A. Ligon and family of Spartan bu rg, are in the city vis- > iting their mother, Mrs. L. C. Ligon, and other relatives. To-day there will be a family reunion, where all the members with their little ones will once more gather around a devoted mother's festive board and spend a most happy day. There will be some vacant chairs caused by the Angel of Death, but those who are left to cherish the memory of the departed loved ones have the consolation of know ing that they are now gathered aronnd the festive board of the blessed Saviour.* We clip the following paragraph from Orangebcrg Times and Democrat: "It seems that there is a movement among the laymen of the Methodist Church in this district to have the Rev. 0. B. Smith suo caed Rev. J. W. DickBon as Presiding El? der. As Presiding Elder Dickson's time is out here this Fall, there is no reason why Mr. Smith could not be appointed. He would make a good Presiding Elder." The Times and Democrat is right?Mr. Smith would make a' most efficient Pre? siding Elder, and if he should be promoted to that position we, with his many friends np here, would be more than ploased to see him in charge of the GreeuvlHe Dis? trict, vrhich includes our city and Connty. Two of Anderson's wheelmen went over to Hart well and participated in the bicjele race last week. The /Hnrtwell Sun, in speaking of the race, says: 'The annual .road race from Bowersvllle to Hartwell was run on Wednc*day 'afternoon. The roads were in bad condition, and the time made was very creditable for amateurs. Will Carter and Fred Maxwell were given two minutes, and the six other entries started at the scratch. Albert Stephenson .won easily, making the run of eleven and a .half mi'esin 4lh minutes. The others came in as follows: W. P. Carter, 4?; T. G. Craft, 42?; Eugene Fant, 45: L. E. Meredith, 40; Fred Maxwell, 49." Messrs Fant and Maxwell enjoyed their trip, and speak in high terms of the clever Hart well wheelmen and citizens generally. Mr. W. G. Smith, one of Anderson County's oldest and most respected citi? zens, died suddenly at bis home in the Sandy Springs section last Saturday even Ing about 8 o'olock. He was apparently in bis usual health up to a few minutes before the summons oame, and that after? noon had visited Autnn to get his mail. Mr. Smith was in the 80th year of bis age, and was born, reared and bad always lived in the section where he died. He was an upright, honorable man,'and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of frieuds, all of whom deeply regret to hear of his death. His remains were laid to rest beside those of bis wife in the family burying gronnd on Sunday afternoon. Two sons and one daughter are left to cherish the memory of a devoted and an affeolionate father. Athens Daily Banner, of the 35th inst., ssys: "One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season took place last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Levy, in honor of the engagement of Mr. J. Van Straaten of Abbeville, S. C, to Miss Min? nie Boley of this city. Despite the in? clemency of the weather the parlors were crowded to overflowing, the young folks enjoying themselves by dancing, singing and reciting, while the older ones were gravely discussing the consequences of the happy event, while awaiting the open? ing of the doors of the drawing room, which they knew contained a royal feast. At the proper time all were invited to partake of all the delicacies of the season. The Banner takes pleasnre in extending hearty congratulations." Mr. Van Straat? en was formerly a resident of Anderson, and his friends here will read the above paragraph, and at the same time join us in extending congratulations. Married, at tbe residence of Mr. J. W. Johnson, the brother-in-law of tbe bride, in Atlanta, Ga., on Thursday, 14th inst., Mr. Paul E. Stephens, formerly of Ander? son, but now in the employment of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in Atlanta, and Miss Lizzie J. Bearse, of that city. The ceremony occurred at 0 30 o'clock p. m., and immediately afterwards the happy couple left amid a shower of rice and the best wishes of all present, for a visit to South Carolina. They were accompanied j by Mr. A. 8. Stephens, the groom's father, of this oity, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Adams ! and Mrs. Anna E. Stephens. The party reached Anderson Friday and will spend a week or more here, when the bride and groom will return to Atlanta. The groom is a model young man, and we join his many old friends in extending him and his bride congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous journey through life. Tbe Atlanta Journal, of last Thursday, j says: "A new firm of doctors has just been ann c a need for Atlanta, Dr. George Brown, the specialist, who was with Dr. A. G. Hobbs for a long time, having associated with him in his practice Dr. W. E. Camp? bell, late of Now York. He was originally from South Carolina, but has bean locat? ed In New York for severul years. He is a graduate of the University of tbe City of New York and Bellevue Hospital and has been practicing medicine since 1888. Dr. Campbell has enjoyed the best advantages, having taken a course in the New York Polyclinic and the New York Disponsary, and he comes to Atlanta with the highest recommendations as a cultured^entleman and a skillful practitioner. He is well up in his speciality and will win a high place for himself among tbe medical men of the city." Dr. Campbell is a native of Belton, and the above announcement will be read with pleasure by his many friends throughout this section. We wish him much success. The Greenville News, of Tuesday, says : "Yesterday morning tbe graduating class of Furman University had its own special exercises, in the Opera House. There was a very large and intelligent audience, not only Greenville but many parts of this State and several other States being repre? sented. The feature of tbe occasion was the address of Msj. E. B. Murray, of An? derson. It amply vindicated the judg? ment of tbe class in choosing him as its orator. He spoke on the subject of the importance to tbe world of individual in? fluence and of the responsibility on tbe individual for its use. This was devel? oped powerfully, logically, smoothly. Major Murray not only thinks clearly, bnt language in which to express his thought and his address was not only ornamental but inevitably useful as it could not fail to send his hearers?and especially the young men?to the world fully impressed with the tremendous power of personal influence and the tremendous responsi? bility for use." The Walhalla Courier, of last week, says: "Cnpt. Wm. G. 8niitb, Conductor on the C. & G. R. -R, received a tele? graphic dispatch on Monday from Cal? houn, Gordon County, Georgia, announc? ing the sad intelligence of the death of his mother, Mrs. Charlotte E. Thomp?on, which occurred Sunday morning, 10th in? stant, of paralysis. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Anderson County, in this State, but bad been a citizen of Georgia for over fifty years. She was a daughter of Hugh Gaston, who lived near Pendleton many years ago. Tbe deceased was truly a mother in Israel, and lived to be eighty years old. She was twice married, and during ber long life she was an affectionate mother and devoted wife. She leaves only two children to survive her, Capt. Smith, by ber first busband, and Geo, Thompson, by ber second busband. She was a member of tbe Presbyterian Church, and for several years, we are told, she was anxiously awaiting the summons to depart and be forever with the Lord. The many friends of Capt. Smith extend to him tbeir sincere condolence." Last night tbe Cadets of tbe P. M. I. en? joyed a most pleasant Lawn Party on the grounds of tbe Institute. During tbe evening delightful music was discoursed by tbe Italians, while the laddies and las? sies promenaded tho grove, whispering thoughts of tbe ice cream and other re? freshments that were being arranged in tbe Institute building, or perhaps occa? sionally suggesting ideas of a ''happy time a coming." There were many of Ander? son's pretty girls present, and a goodly number of visiting young ladies equally beautiful and charming. The books tell us that a young lady should take the arm of their escort and never allow the young gentlemen to take tbeir arm. But we suppose these writers are not good author? ity, for the practice in Anderson is for tbe young men to take tbe young lady's arm. This may be due to tbe fact that now-a days tbe men are beginning to be regarded as tbe "weaker vessels." Any way the young people had a good time, whether promenading, sitting in couples under the trees talking upon tbe subjects about which they thought most, or eating ice cream. The grounds were beautifully lighted by Chinese lanterns. Tbe Lawn Party was a pleasant success. Dr. Oze Robert Broyles, formerly a citi? zen of Anderson, died at his home in Washington County, East Tennessee, on Wednesday, Gth inst., in tbe 57th year of his age. Ha had been confined to his bed for a long time with a 'lingering illness, and on the 5th InBt-, he was attacked with paralysis, which caused. his death. Dr. Broylea graduated from the University of Virginia, and was attending medical lec? tures at a College in the city of New York at the time of secession, when be came home and finished bis course of lectures at the Medical College in the city of Charles? ton. He entered the Confederate service in the late Col. John V. Moore's Bat tallion. He served with Gen. Lee's army in Virginia and Maryland from the time he entered tbe service until tbe close of the war, and was with Gen. Lee at tbe time of tbe surrender at Appomat'ox. He practiced medicine in Anderson a few yearB after the war, and then moved to a plantation left him by bis mother in Chuckey Valley, Washington County, East Tennessee. He married Miss Ella Keith, a daughter of Rev. R T. Keith, who was a well-known Episcopal minister in tbe lower section ot this State. His wife with four children are left to mourn his death, and in their bereavement they have tbe sympathies of many friends in Anderson. Tbe deceasod'a old friends and war comrades in this section will re? gret to hear of his deatb. Tbe annual meeting of the Anderson Board of Trade was held in tbe Opsra House last Thursday morning, at 9 30 o'clock. Tbe Committee appointed to re? vise tbe rnles and regulations governing the Board submitted its report, which was unanimously adopted. A number of im? portant changes were made in tbe old rahs which it is hoped will infuse new life into tbe work of the Board. Mr. R S. Ligon, io behalf of tbe Committee which was appointed to represent tbe Board in tbe Industrial Congress recently held in Angusta, Ga, made a verbal report, giv? ing a general resume of tbe wort accom? plished there, and said that, after talking with a large number of delegates there from other States he was mote than ever convinced that our Piedmont section was the best, country in America. After hear? ing the report or tbe Secretary and Treas? urer and attending to other business, tbe following officers were elected to serve the Board the ensuing year: President, James M. Sullivan ; Vice President, James L. Tribble; Secretary and Treasurer, Daniel A. Ledbetter. The President appointed the fallowing standing committees: Ex? ecutive Committee, R. S. Ligon, J. L. Farmer, M. A. Dean, S. D. Brownlee and F. G Brown; Committee on Transporta? tion, J. A. Brock, E. B. Murray and J. J. Fretwe'l; Committee on Manufacturing, P. K. McCnlly, W. C. Whitner and E. P. Sloan ; Committee on Reception and Ad? vertising, G. E. Prince, W- F. Cox, Ab. Kay, F. T. Wilhite, J. S. Fowler, T. F. -Hill, W. R. Hubbard, C. C. Langston, R. R. Todd and L. H. Seel. Tbe Board will hereafter meet on 2nd Tuesday in each month at C o'clock p. m. from May 1st to September 1st, aud at 8 p. m. from Sep tember 1st to May 1st. Mofiattsvllle Items. : The entertainment of the Moffattaville High School brought out a large crowd as usual. The exercises consisted of dia? logues, recitations, songs and solos, and was opened with prayer by tbe Rev. Dr. Riley, of Easley. Most of tbe pupils were small and did remarkably well for tbeir ages. The ease and composure of some of tbe little ones was particularly noticeable. The program was a most excellent one, and was well rendered tbrongbout, not? withstanding the stiff breeze and tbe ex? ceedingly dry atmosphere of the night, which was against tbe voices of tbe pupils. Mrs. G. N. Broyles and children and Miss Minnie Wilson, of Anderson, were down for the .entertainment, and have since been spending several days with relatives. Also Mr. Jep. Wilson, of your city, was down on tbe same occasion, Jepp has a host of friends in this section who are always glad to meet him. Miss Bailie Sberard has just returned from Atlanta, whitber she went for the treatment of her eyes under that noted ocoullst, Dr. Calhoun. Miss Ida Bowman, one of Lowndes ville's accomplished young ladies, was upon a visit the past week at her brother's, Mr. T. J. Bowman. Owing to tbe continued dry weather the streams are very low. Savannah River is lower than it has been for several years. There is very little of the usual grumbling among the farmers, and they seem to be cheerful, if it does continue dry. How? ever, this is best. Perhaps there is some? thing good ahead for us. Mr. Editor, we are due your Liberty correspondent an apology. We knew there was a school house at tbe place he names, but really didn't know that it had a name. We meant no reflections what? ever on anything that was written, end hope our brother is not seriously offended. We must confess that we are weak and ignorant. Noah got drunk on wine?he was weak, Tom Watson joined the Third party?he was a fool, Benedict Arnold betrayed his country?he was a traitor, Stonewall Jackson died for his country?he was a martyr, Edison invent? ed tbe electric light?he is a genius, Dan? iel was cast into the den of lions?he couldn't help himself, and, as for my part, tbe only consolation I have is that tbe poet said, "where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise." "The object of our visit, etc, has departed." Right here, my friend, your are mistaken again. Tbe Moffatt9ville correspondent Is not the "kid" that made such frequent visits to your "school marm." Your advice as to the "tail of our judgment" being adorned with feathers from our wings, is another error you have made. We are minus a pair of wings, being a cross breed, but our "tail of judgment" needs a few more feathers. Supposa you meant goose feath? ers, did you not ? To test tbe matter, we want a genuine article, and kindly ask you to pluck a few from your shining wings and save tbem for us. Again ask? ing your pardon for our former article, and hoping that you will consider the old, maxim that "to err is human and to for five is divine." Wishing your section to e a land of "Liberty," and assuring you that the price of your ''Liberty" is "eter? nal vigilance, I am, with kindest regards, Eroo. Catechism. Suggested to candidates for Mayor and Aldermen: 1. Do you think that red dirt is good for tbe streets? 2. Do you think that red dirt will turn to mud when it becomes wet? 3. Do you think that after having two winters of red mud and mud boles, and the streets become good, that it is caused by tbe red mud turning to a hard, good surface, or because the red clay has all been washed out of it? Some of us think this an Important ele? ment as to fitness for these positions in next election. Taxpayer. Fine pasturage for milk cows, $1.50 per month, grass and canes waist high, Plenty of shade and running water. Wm. C. Wiiitner. Lost?A pocket medicine case, on the road from Waco to Anderson. Finder will please leave at Todd & Evans* All the standard patent medicines for sale by W?hlte & W?hlte, P. M. I, Commencement. Tbe Commencement of tbe Patrick Military Institute of 1S94 is a thing of tho past. The Commencement sermon was preached by Rev. R. G. Patrick, of Mays ville, Ky., last Sunday morning in tbe first Baptist Church from the text: "Be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man*'?1 Kings, 2 : 2. The subject of the discourse was "True Man? hood?what is it, and how to obtain it." The formon was well and ably prepared and eloquently delivered. The proacher demonstrated that true manhood consists not in the development of the physical man alone, nor in the attainment of knowledge, nor even in the expansion of tho intellect and a strict adherence to morality, but in all these, coupled with faith and trust in Jesus Christ. That true manhood is the full, rounded and symmetrical development of tbe Chris? tian character. The attainment of this calls for war against many of the pre? valent ideas of the world. Mr. Patrick exploded many of the aphorisms of the world, such as business is business, man must live, Ac, showing that a man's business cannot justify wrong, and life itself should not stand in the way of right and justice. The Cadets will do well to carry the thoughts presented in that sermon with them into life, and act upon the advice given in deciding what to do in doubtful cases. On Monday afternoon the Alumni Association of tbe P. M. I. held its annual meeting in the Institute Chapel. The meeting was called to order by the Presi? dent, David S. Vandiver. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President J. A. Riley, Orangeburg, S. C, Vice President Percy Sharpe, Nashville, Tenn., Sec. and Treas. W. H. Narlln, Jr., Anderson, S. C. Tbe Association had the pleasure of listening to an eloquent address from Rev. R. G. Patrick, pastor 1st Baptist Church Maysville, Ky. The following committee was appointed to prepare tor banquet and speakers at next annual meeting: M. A. Dean, E. P. Van diver and J. M. Patrick. This meeting of the Association was exceedingly pleas? ant and interesting aud was greatly en? joyed by every one who attended. "We would urge the graduates of this institu? tion to keep up these meetings of the Alumni Association. The Association adjourned to meet Tuesday evening of Commencement week in 1805. On Monday night the Literary Socie? ties of the Institute held their annual meeting, which was presided over by Cadet N. W. MeCall. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. G. P. Watson, after which the declaimers came forth as the representa? tives of the two Societies of the P. M. I. All of whom acquitted themselves credi? tably, but it is nothing but just that we should give the first place to Gus Sulli? van, of this city, who invariably takes the lead. "Has mankind been influenced more by prejudice than by reason," was the question for debate. The P. L. S. had the affirmative and the C. L. S. the nega? tive. Cadets J. H. Foster and G. C. Sul? livan represented the P. L. S. and rea? soned well in favor of prejudice, while the representatives of the C. L. S.?Cadets G. A. Ganahl and J. Q. Phillips?either by reason or predjudice secured the decision of the committee in favor of the negative. The arguments wore able, carefully studied and showed the results of close application well directed in the school room. These young men reason well. It was real amusing to see the intense Interest manifested by the fifteen-year old girls. Wrbat would commencement exercises be without these important little creatures. If they could look back ten years hence and see themselves, as they really appear on these occasions, each would feel like denying her identity. On Tuesday morning at 9:30 orations were delivered by tho following gradu? ates of the Institute: Cadet J. A. Cook, Iva, S. 3. Subject? "Unappreciated Toilers." Cadet J. H. Hardin, Jr., Chester, S. C. Subject?"Memories." Cadet G. W. Duval!, Cheraw, S. C. Subject?"Influence of Chivalry on the Present Century." Cadet N. L. Broughton, Clarendon, S. C. Subject?"Formation of Character." Cadet R. G. Paine, Charleston, S. C. Subject?"Curiosity." Cadet T. H. Coker, Jr., Darlington, S. C. Subject?"The Importance of De? tails." Cadet J. B. Weston, Richland, S. C. Subject?"One Hundred Years: 1794? 1894." Cadet J. H. Foster, Lancaster, S. C. Subject?"South Carolina's Heroes." Cadet J. A Ganahl, Augusta, Ga. Cadet G. C. Sullivan, Anderson, S. C, delivered the Valedictory. These young men acquitted themselves in a manner that did justice to their alma mater. Cadets J. R. G. Cooner, M. W. Duvall, J. Q. Phillips and G. C. Sulliyan are full graduates of the P. M. I. At the conclusion of tbe orations Col. John P. Thomas, of Columbia, S. C, was introduced and delivered an address, taking as his subject?"Shakespeare in Arms." The speaker evidenced a rare familiarity with the great author, and gave to his audience a rare literary treat Those of his hearers who knew very little of his subject would naturally not enjoy the address so much, but to the readers of Shakespeare, it was intensely interesting. It was a scholarly effort, refined and cha&te. Following the address came the reading of the deportment roll. This showed tbe number of demerits received by each pupil since 13th Januaiy last. The num? ber of demerits varied from 0 to 225. Capt. John M. Patrick awarded the following certificates of proficiency in the business department: E. C. Epps, Wil? liamsburg ; W. A. McKnight, Florence ; J. Scott Murray, Anderson ; R. M. Wil? son, Anderson. E, C. Epps took the medal in book? keeping. S. H. Montgomery and Clar riage Norryce each received a gold pen for progress in penmanship. The diplomas were then given out and the audience dismissed by Rev. R. G. Patrick, who pronounced the benedic? tion. The exercises were interspersed with excellent music by an Italian band. A full house greeted each occasion. An? del son is proud of the P. M. I., and wo feel that wo are very fortunate in having such an institution in our midst. We bespeak for it still greater success. Closing Exercises of LIUle River School. Editors Intelligencer : The Little River School of Due West Township, Abbeville County, taught by Miss Mamie Ford, of Mullins, Marlon County, assisted by Mr. R. Lewis Branyon, closed with an enter? tainment at the residence of Dr. John A. Robinson on the evening of the 8th inst. Miss Ford, a graduate of the Cooper-Lime? stone Institute, by her genial manners and excellent qualifications gained the confi? dence and esteem of patrons and pupils. A large and appreciative audience lent their presence and marked attention to the rendering of tbe following program : ?ilutatory?Master Arthur Crawford. Duett?"The First Ball," Misses Rosa Branyon and Margaret A. Kobinson. Charade?"Visitors from Fairy Land " "Little Red Riding Hood,"?Miss Allle Branyon. "Little SUrer Hair,"-Misj Belle Taylor. "Jack, the Giant Killer,"?Master Willie Abel. "Clnderilla,"?Miss Maud Branyon. "Little Bo Peep,"?Salltha McWhorter. SoDg?"My heart is over the Sea, or Maggie's Secret," Miss Julia L. Kobinson. Song?"The Rainy Day," by the little folks. Recitation?"The First Quarrel," Miss Rozella Bowen. Music?Miss Mamio Ford. Charade?"Ten Famous AVomen." "Joan of Arc."?Miss Ella Taylor. 1 Queen Elizabeth,"?Miss Bertie A. Robinson. "Josephine,"?Miss Lula McWhorter. "Lucertia Motte,"?Miss Julia L. Robinson. "Elizabeth Barrett Browning."?Miss M. Ford. "Harriet Beecher Stowe ' ?Miss A. McWhorter. "Grace DarliBg,"?Mies Rozella Bowen. "Florence Nightingale,"?Mis3 Rosa Branyon. ,'Jenny Lind,"?Miss Maud Branyon. ? 'liar riet 11 op mar,"?Mi.? Lena Banister. Tableau?"I wonder whom it is fioui?" Duett?"One Heart, one Mind,"?Misses T. and M. A. Robinson. Charade?"Ghost of Crooked Lane." "Dr. Graball,"?Mr. R. Lewis Branyon. ' Ned Hamestrap,"?Mr. Oscar C. Robinson. ' 'Mattie Graball,"?Miss Rozella Bowen. "Charity,-'?Miss Bertie A. Robinson. "Samuel Snjoothway,"?Mr. Olln Cliukscales. Music?"Silvery Waves,"?Miss Mamie Ford. "The Courtin',"?A Tableau in threo scenes. Music?Miss Ford. "Hoop Drill,1'?By ton young ladies. Music?"Siegel s March."?Miss Rosa B.anyon. Tableau?"After the Ball," in three scenes. "A Little Speech,"?Master Willie Crawford. Recitation?"Kankaker and Kokomo," Miss Ro? sa Branyon, Tableau?"The Last Cigar." Duett?"Comedy Overture," Mlescs Mamie Ford and Julia L. Robinson. Song?"Good Night," by the whole School. PATRON. An Open Letter. We have notified all our customers by circular letter that tbey must not use more water than they have contracted for, and nnless they confine themselves to their con? tracts we will certainly cut them oil' Tbe consumption of water is now abouttwen ty-?ve times what it ougbt to be, and of course tbe Water Company cannot stand this. We warn our customers that, notwith? standing we have been exceedingly liberal, we will not tolerate any longer tbe present shameful abuse of contracts by some of them, and wherever we find it necessary to cut off any customer in order to protect ourselves, water will not be supplied to that customer again except through a me? ter. An authorized agent of the Company will make inspections hereafter, and his reports will be acted upon promptly. The rules governing the use of water can be had at the office of the Company. Andebson Wateb, L, & P, Co, Holland's Store. Mr. Jesso Scigler. a young man about 17 years old, son of Mr. J. E. Seigler, was drowned in tbe Savannah River, at Mc Daniel Shoal?, last Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He, in company with his two cousins, Reuben and Jones McGee, and Lucius Todd, were seining in tho shoal?, and a swim was proposed, which resulted so sadly. His comrades did all in their power to save the young man, but all to no effect. The river at this point is ex? ceedingly ispid and deep, rendering tbe recovery of tbe body very difficult. The people from tbe whole surrounding coun? try, both in this State and Georgia, met and raked tbe river, and it was eleven o'clock 8unday before the body wa9 found, some fifty yards below where he was last seen. Mr. Seigler joined the Church at Cross Roads about a year ago, and those wbo knew him say ne exemplified the true Christian in his lile afterward. Death is always sad, and it comes with double force when it enters the family circle and removes one so young, just entering upon tbe threshold of life's responsibilities. It is strauge to us that one whose life was so full of promise should be cut off so sud? denly ; but our Father knows best, and we should always bow humbly to His will. We now look through a glass darkly, but the day is coming when we shall see face to face, and kuow as we are known. May God comfort the bereaved parents, and bear them up in this sad and sorrowful hour, and teach them to realize that those He loves be chastens. An exceedingly large congregation met at Cross Roads on Monday to piy the last tribute of respect to the deceased. R->7. W. M. Finson con dncted the services, takirjg for his text: "Whatsoever thy hands findoth to do, do with all thy might," :'o, after which the bedy was consigued iO its mother dust, to await tbe final consummation of all things. We are needing rain. Tho indications are pretty fair this (Monday) evening. Farmers are well up with their work. Oats are being harvested. Mr. Ray Iis Cooley has harvested over one thousand bushels. Wheat is very sorry. Our cot? ton is standing the backsets and calamities manfully, and there is no telling what it will do with favorable prospects from now on. Burke. Piercetown Items. Capt A. M. Guyton had a novel experi? ence Saturday night, the Oth inst. He was awakened by some one calling for him near 11 o'clock. He sprang lightly out of the embrace of old Morpheus and rushed out to the road, thinking that it was some Deputy Marshals whom tbe boys were expecting to make a raid on a blind tiger of White Plains, aud had stop? ped for directions. Imagine bis chagrin, when lo and behold it was a young couple wishing to embark on the ship of matri? mony. They were Mr. James Burgess and Miss Josie Mullikin, daughter of our townsman. Mr. Matthew Mullikin. The Captain tied the hymeneal knot, and sent them on their way rejoicing. The boys inform us that there was a wedding at Rev. D. I. Spearman's last Sunday. The contracting parlies were Mr. David Spearman and Miss Maggie Lawless, all of White Plains. Rev. W. G. Ballinger preached one of his interesting sermons at Beulah last Sabbath. His discourse was clear, logical and to the paint. We paid 1'rinity a flying visit last Sun? day afternoon, and we enjoyed onrself monstrously. We were presented with a beautiful bouquet, and at this writing its perfume is floating on tbe breeze, and ccm;s to us with its elysian odors. We have sheared our donkey and bad our cart repaired, so look out for us, girls. If you want to take a ride just let us know it, and we will pull you through. Maybe we can interest you by carrying you around and showing you the country. There was a little lawing baing done Saturday by some negroes. We have not been able to gather tbe particulars. Tbey were women, and it seemn that they were fighting over a mac Tbe case was tried tt Piercetown C. H., his Honor, J. Jamison, presiding. We think the best way to cool down these "infernal wenches" is to put a ball and chain on them and give them a hoe and make them use it. Sam Dewbsbry. long Brauch Items. Hotl dry! and dusty! Rain is badly needed, gardens are suffering badly, early corn is also suffering very bad, cot? ton, where it has been worked at the propper time is looking very well con? sidering. Two convicts are running at large in this community. They both have pis? tols and say that they are not going to be arrested. I can't tell where they escaped from for certain. I have been informed that they are from Mr. Quince Ham? mond's farm, near Anderson. I don't know that reports are true. Mr. W. H. Cobb is off on business to Columbia, S. C. Mrs. I. M. Maddox has been very sick for the past week. I am truly sorry to note that she is no better at this writing. Mrs. W. H. Cobb has been on the sick list for some time, but is much betror at this writing. Several of the young people of this section will attend the commencement at Due West to-morrow. I was at Honea Path a few days ago when the south bound train passed and I beard some one remark, "Boys, I see a 'Squeduck.' " Well, 1 thought probably that their was some ducks on the train, and I began to look and enquire where they were. I always had a desire to see a "Squeduck," and at last a friend of mine showed me where the "Squeduck" was, and remarked, "some call him the Hon. John Gary Evans, and ee wants to bo our next Governor almost as bad as B. R. Tillman wants to go to the U. S. Senate. If nothing happens to prevent, Rev. N. G. Wright will fill bis regular appoint? ment at the L. B. A. C. Sunday next between tho hours of 11 and 12 o'clock a. m. C Welcome Items. We visited Welcome Church Saturday hight and Sunday, and heard two ser? mons from Rev. J. R. Earle. It was a great pleasure to be there and meet so many of my old acquaintances. They have a nice, substantial Church, but not a large membership. We hope much good work will be accomplished there. We learn the Church will be dedicated on the third Sunday in July next. We want to be tbere on tbat day. We heard of the death of our old friend, W. 0. Smith, and attended his funeral. He died Saturday and was buried Sunday. He will be missed in his community. "Be ye also ready." We are having a damp time. Crops are growing and the farmers are hopeful. Wheat, oats and blackberries are sorry, money is a little scarce, but Spring chick? ens and milk and butter are plentiful, and the people generally are in good health. Some people are still complaining about what some of us used to call Connty Com? missioners, but let them rip. What is our friend, Josh. W. Ashley,' doing ? Come out, Josh, for we want to vote for you again. We would like to leave the whole thing to Josh, and Col. D. K. Norris. ? J. Woman's Union. The last meeting of the "Woman's Un? ion District No. 2, of theSaluda Associa? tion," which was held with the Union at Eureka Church April 28, was largely at? tended, and much interest manifested. The sister society there knew bow to give us a cordial welcome and did all tbey could to aid in making the meeting a suc? cess. The essay prepared for the occasion by Mrs. H. C. Wilson, of Williamston, was much enjoyed by all. The contribution was for various pur? poses. We are glad to state, however, that there was more than $10 given for the Greenville Female College. Most of this, I may say, Was given by the Houea Path Church, and more than half from that Church was given by two youDg ladies, former students of the College. We hope the interest of education will be kept alive in the hearts of our women as well as missions at home and in foreign lands. President Woman's Union. ? Tosas is a huge State. It takes nearly sixteen solid columns of the Gal veston News to furnish forth the condi? tion of the cotton crop in 122 counties. The average increase of acreage, as shown in 320 separate reports, is 710 per cont. Go to Webb & Webb's and pet the Brede Steam Bread?25 tickets for $1. Floor paints, stains and wall finishings Wilhite'p. If you want a delicious drink go to Webb & Webb's and buy a little "ilomsja Coffee" and some of their fine line of su? perior teas. Go to Webb & Webb's and get your fine dessert and pie peaches and can apricots. Wilhite & Wilhite have received their usual supply of Garden 8er 1 and Onion Sets from reliable growers, and want to sell you what you need to plant your gar? den. For chapped and rough hands and lips use Agnine Fragrant Cre'um, at Wilhite's Drug Store, price 25 cents. If you havn'tbeen vaccinated and wish to be, you can get the Yirus atlWilhitt'a Drug Store.; THE MEAN NOW AT THE PEOPLES' BLOCK! PRICE NO OBJECT. m* ALL ARE INVITED. MIDSUMMER OFFERING AT C. F. JONES 5 COS. WE are anxious to run off all seasonable Goods, and consequently have placed on our Counters some exceptional Values, which will be interesting to all. CASH! CASH will secure GREAT BARGAINS at C. F. JONES * GO'S. P. S.~-We are still offering a nice piece of FURNITURE to customers trading- to the amount of $25.00 Cash. Ask for a Card and have all purchases punched. This offer will be open until Sept. 1st. O; F. J ONES & CO. n OVERUSING Properly conducted should be a guide and help to purchi sers, and a bulletin of facts exactly as they are, and tl Public ought to be able to rely implicitly upon the etat merits made. IT IS A DEPLORABLE FACT, However, that much of the advertising done at the present time ia a defined system of deception. IT IS OUR POLICY To state facts as they are, without exaggeration or reservation, and wo especially conservative when speaking of all articles which, from their sat oblige our customers to rely strictly upon our representations. WASH FABRICS Challenge quotations ! Inspect! Compare! Any values to equal these! 2500 yards Calcutta Cloths, 31 inches wide, original price 10c, our prj| this Spring, 7c. per yard. 500 yards Cardova Cloths, 31 inches wide, only 10c per yard. 1500 yards Satines, black ground, colored figures, 8c. to 25c. per 1000 yards Irish Lawns, white and linen grounds, 10c. to 12fc. 500 yards Figured Dot Swiss at only 8 l-3c.?cheap at 12Jc. 500 yards beautiful Figured Lawns at 5c.?cheap at 8 l-3c 1000 yards White Figured Dimities?cheap. 1000 yards beautiful Organdies, from 12Jc. to 35c.?worth much moneys See them to appreciate their value. 500 yards Combed Yarn Hair Cord Dimities, 32 inches wide, at 17c. j yard?worth 25c. 800 yards Figured and Plain Princess Cotton Ducks, beautiful coloring 3000 yards White Goods, all new weaves, at from 5c. per yard up to best| Best brands Calicoes at 5c. per yard. % ? WOOL FABRICS. 500 yards half Wool Challies at 16 2-3c. per yard. 500 yards Dress Goods, all new colors, at 15c. to 25c. A big stock All Wool Goods at from 35c. to 50c. About fifty Fine Dress Patterns, all newest imported goods, at aster ingly low prices. Black Goods, from the cheapest Cotton Goods, in fast black, to the fine imported all wool goods. See this line, and you will he convinced of the Silks for Waist. Silks for Dresses. Silks for Trimming?, and Silks for all uses. See them, CASSIMERS, JEANS and C0TT0NADE& The cheapest line it has ever been our pleasure to show. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is under the management of Miss Cora Wade, an experienced Trimmed from the North, who has spent some time in Baltimore and New York ?tudyf ing the new styles for the Spring and Summer season. She has associated! with her Miss Gaillard, who is always glad to see the trade and shovL-theraT what beautiful and cheap Hate we are showing this season. Call and letj them show you through. We are sure you will be repaid. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT. We don't believe there is in the city a more varied and complete ment than we are showing in this department. See our line Oxford Ties, all the new things in Low Cut Shoes, as weil as a beautiful line of Shoes. High! MATTINGS, MATTINGS. In this department we are showing those artistic designs in Japan ed Goods and Japan Inserted Cotton Chain Goods, as well as a large China Mattings in fancy straw?all at a very low price. Don't fail to call on us and let us show you our entire Stock, have many Bargains all through the Stock. N. B.?Mrs. Josephine Kodgers, an experienced Dress Maker, our Store,' and will be glad to taik to you when you want a Dr Give her a call. HERE WE ARE AGAIH n Every Dollar You Buy from us w< can Save you Fifty Cents. 500 yards Fruit Loom Bleaching.' 1000 yards Merrimac Best Indigo Prints.. 5c 800 yards Good Cottonades, heavy weight.12|c 1000 yards Central Park Percales. 50 700 yards French Percales, one yard wide. 10c 2000 yards Best yard-wide Sea Island. 5c 5000 yards Mosquito Net, only. 2500 yards Best Standard Prints. 5c 1200 yards Best yard-wide Sheeting. 350 yards Brown two and one-half yard-wide Sheeting. 15c 850 yards Mull Plaid Lawn, (very sheer).10c 400 yards Amoskeag Gingham for aprons.... . 6? G00 yards French Gingham for dresses.. ?c 200 yards Lonsdale Cambric. 10c 300 yards Embroidered Flouncing worth 65c, for. 35c 900 yards White India Linen Lawn, value 15c, our price... 8c 10 dozen Black Mitts, for this sale. 10c 75 English Gloria Parasols, value 81.75, our price.98c 75 Black Sateen Parasols, value 85c, our price..48c 10 Doz. all Leather Belts, color black and tan, old price 25c, for this sale. 1?O 25 Gross French Pearl Buttons, worth 20c, our price. 1 10 Doz. Ladies' Balbriggan Undervests, value 15c, our price 8 200 Bunches Rick Rack Braids, value 10c our price. 4c 100 Doz. White Tape, value 5c, our priced. 2c 40 White Marsailles Pattern Quilts, old price $1.75, our price 98c 500 Men's Straw Hats, purchased to sell for $1.00, your choiceJ)0c 600 Pairs Ladies' Kid Button Shoes, all leather, old price $1.50, our price. 98c 100 Doz. Ladies' Hemstitched Colored Border Handkerchiefs 5o 20 Doz. Feather Bone Corsets, best on earth, black and white 98o 25 Doz. French Sateen Corsets, long waist, warranted.48c 10 Doz. Men's White Linen Shirts, regular 75c grade, our price. 47c Millinery all New and Fashionable This Jine welcan justly boast.of, and our Expert Trimmer can please the most fastidious. i LESSER & CO., UNDEB^MASONIC TEMP