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Anderson Intelligencer. PYJBUSMED EVERY WEDNESDAY. J. F. CLINEBOALES, \ Editors and C O. LANGSTON, J Pbopbiktobs. ' TERMS: ONE YEAR...H 50iS SJfX MONTHS _... 75 - WEDNESDAY, gPEB. 27, 1895. ? Sam Jones cruelly remaiks "that Con? gress can't pass anything?not even a saloon." 'Now, let those folks who havo been saying hard things about the Sonny South Bjforeparo to take them back. The sun Hnhines again. Frod Douglass, tho most prominent colored man in tho United States, died oi heart disease, at his ho me, in Washington Wednesday evening. The latest method of running blind tigers is'with ooooanuts. The milk is drawn off and replaced with corn juice They say this is practiced in dry towns In Georgia. Some of the best farmers say thoy can not buy first-class, standard, 1\ per cent, guano and obligate themselves to pay ?22.00 to $24.00 a ton. The manufacturers say they have their goods down to the ~ lowest notoh and can go no lower, with? out losing on every ton. Neither one can blame the other. An insurance journal has recently col? lected statistics of suicide in the United States, Many of the facts gathered are surprising, but the most singular and perplexing is the fact that "the classifica? tion by condition shows a greater propor? tion of suicides among the married men than among the unmarried, which is contrary to the accepted theory." Con? trary it certainly Is to the statistics or Europe, where the fact that more bache? lors than benedicts shuffle off the: r mor? tal coil voluntarily has long been cited as one of the most obvious reasons for enter? ing the holy state of matrimony. TJia News and Courier of last Saturday contained more than a page of a graphic and interesting description of Anderson and her mercantile, industrial and manu? facturing enterprises, from the pen of its accomplished and genial traveling cor resj/oiadent, Mr. J. E. Normen t. The paper was eagerly soaght by cur citizens who read the article with no little inter? est. Mr. Norment dealt simply with facts, and there was no exaggeration in any of the paragraphs. This bit of enter? prise on the part of the News and Courier is highly appreciated by the people of the "Eleotrio City," who will in the future, a? in the past, show their appreciation in a substantial way. The Atlanta Constitution saya a gentle? man who is paying very close attention to the mill development of South Caro? lina says that there will almost certainly be 125,000 more spindles in operation in the State on the 1st of next January than there are at this tlmo. He figured it out in this manner: Gaffney- mi 11si No. 2, 25,000; Laurons, 1.5,000; Bath, 15,000; Bicaland milis, 20,000; Greenville, 15,000; Lockhart, 20,000; Tacapau. 15.000; total, 125,000. It will be rioted that inside fig? ures have been used in all cases. A great many factories that may be started, bot weich, the mill observer did not regard as certain, were'not enumerated. So from these figures it is entirely within the range Of- possibilitius to have the new spindles in the Stal e by 1896 rem np to 150,000 or even 200,( 00. The lasi; ofiiolal connt, so to speak, of the number of - sp-lndlea in operation in the State was 629,675, and this also was a close estimate. -?- ii **? ^S^lenstor Irby, in an open letter on the poiBtcal situation in. this State, says he was not consulted by either side con? cerning, the recent agreement between some b/the leaders of the two factions in reference to the Constitutional Con? vention, and he will not have anything to dc with it. He gives Messrs. Tiilman : and Evans some heavy side ships, and saya he made them what they ar*. Irby does not want peace and unity in South Carolina, and his letter only tends to in? crease tha complication of affairs. We do not know what will be tho result. There are now three factions among the Reformers and two among the Conserva? tives, which, we believe, gives the "Forty" the best of the si?u?tion. It s?ems the chances are growing In favor of a non-partisan Convention. The "Forty" Convention meets on March rth, and we think it would be wise for ie people not, to determine in their linds what they will do until after all ie evidence is in. As far as Anderson County is concerned, we believe our peo? ple will do the. right thing in selecting delf gates to the Convention, if the poli? ticians will let them alone, lor the major? ity of both factions in the County want peace. , ^ ? m ? tele new registration. The following are the sections of the Act calling the Constitutional Conven? tion, which apply to the new registration provided for. Many of our citizens are under, the impression that each and every voter, will have to register in order to be eligible, to vote in this special election. _? This is a wrong impression. No man '?- who now holds a legal registration certi ; ficato is required to re-register. It is only intended for those who are not now lwcally registered: > See. 4. Every male citizen of the United States and of this State of the a^e ol twenty-one years, not laboring tinder the disabilities named in the Constitution of this State, and duly qualified to vote under the existing laws of the State and duly registered as now required by law, or who having been entitled to register us a voter at the time of the general regis? tration of electors in this State, which ? took place In the year of our Lord one .thousand eight hundred and eighty-two, or at any time subsequent thereto failed to register at such time as required by law, or who has become a citizen of this g State and who shall register as herein? after provided iu such cases, shall be entitled to vote for delegates to said Con? vention. Sea. 5. Every person entitled to vote for delegates to said Conventionshall be eligible to a seat therein. Sec. 6. Tnat on the first Monday of | March in the year of our Lord one thou? sand eight hundred and ninety-five, the Supervisor of registration of each County shall, at the County seat thereof, open his books of registration, and shall held the same open for ten consecutive calendar days thereafter, except Sundays, between . the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, except Charleston, Beaufort and Richlind Coun? ties, where the said books shall be kept open from 10 o'clock n the forenoon until 6 o'clock in the afternocn, during which time any elector then, or thereto? fore at any time entitled to register as a qualified voter, or who has become a citizen of this State, shall be, during the time herein fixed for such registration and also on the days now fixed by law for registration, entitled to register as such as hereinafter provided; and that any elector having been heretofore duly registered, or having since clanged his residence, or haviDg lost his certificate, ?bail be entitled to have the same trans? ferred or renewed as now provided by lav. Sec 7. Any elector who shall have been entitled to register at the general regis ' tration in the yeaivof our Lord one thou? sand eight hundred and eighty-two. or at any time subsequent thereto, and who failed to register at such time as required by law, and who shall make application under oath in accordance with a printed -form to be prepared by the Attorney General, setting forth in each case the fact, to-wit: Tie full name, age, occu? pation and residence of the applicant at the time of the geiaeral registration, or at1 any time thereafter when tho said appli? cant became entitled to register, and the place or places of bis residence since the time when he became entitled to register, which affidavit shall be supported by the affidavits of two reputable citizens who were each of the age of twenty-one years on the 30th day of June, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-two, or at the time said applicant became entitled thereafter to register; or any elector who baa become a citizen of this State by mov? ing into tho same according to the Con? stitution of tho State, and who shall make application under oath stating the time of his moving into the State and his place of residence since living in the State, which application shall be supported by the affidavits of two reputable citizens who were twenty-one years of age at the time the applicant became a resident of this State; such applicant shall be allow? ed to register as a voter, and to have issu? ed to him a certificate as a duly qualified elector in the manner and form now pro? vided by law, and be entitled to vote at said election for delegates to said Conven? tion. XILLSUX-'S PLAK PRESENTED. The Senator on the Convention Question and Unity. Senator Tillman has been interviewed on the Constitutional Convention ques? tion. When asked about the conference with Conservative leaders, which took place in Columbia one day last week, he aald: "I have no objections to letting it be known whv I agreed to meet these gen? tlemen. I did so nimpiy for the purpose of showing that I, as an individual citizen, and' as a man occupying a responsible public position, am ready and anxious to do anything wHhin reason that I can to bring about a better state of feeling. There is a hackneyed phrase continually appearing in the bitter anti-papers. 'The Tiflman-Irby-Evans ring,' and the stock in trade of the recalcitrants who have fought me personally and the Reform party from the very beginning is to charge all the animosity which exists to the machinations and influence of thl? 'ring.' Some of the loudest-mouthed and most blatant talk along this line has coma from men who wonld certainly never have been heard of in the politics of the State but for the Reform Move? ment. Now, fortunately, I occupy a position which in the minds of all fair persons should lift me above any charge uf sinister or selfish motives in what I am trying to do. I realize with painful cer? tainty the seriousness of the crisis which is upon us in State affairs. The Consti? tutional Convention has been called in spite of the intense opposition of almost the entire anti faction. 'There have been charges of fraud in regard to the vote on this qnestion, but that is neither here nor there. Fraud or no fraud?and no one baa produced any proofs of fraud?the Convention is to be elected and will meet next September, and the question now agitating the mind of every thinking man in the State is as to how it will be con? stituted, and what will it do when it as? sembles. The distrust and suspicion which have been industriously fomented in the minds of the factions towards eaoh other have brought-us to this deplorable condition?that we most either shortly enter upon a struggle for the mastery of the Convention, which will leave wounds to rankle for a lifetime, or we must come together. The present unnatural and strained relations paust oease or we will commence a fight which will leave one faction or the other complete masters, with an intensified desire for revenge burning in the hearts of the victors. I wish to avert such a struggle if possible, and when I consented to meet those who have persecuted and opposed me with all the vigor and malignity of which they were capable, in an effort to devise wayB and means for restoring harmony, I gave an earnest of my honesty of purpose that ought to save me from the charge of sel? fishness or fear, though I am satisfied it will not do so. Those breeders of strife, who live by fanning the flames, and those aspiring self-seekers, who under guise of Datriotio motives, would betray the Re? form Movement, will try to make the contrary appear. It does not matter. I can bear that with the same equanimity and indifference that I have borne their attacks in the past." "Senator, will yon tell us what you did in the conference ? If you can I want to know." "I was just coming to that, for to my friends I need make no explanation or concealment, and for my enemies I do not care. In the first place, it will be well to say that neither Governor Evans nor myself claims any right to speak or to act other that as an individual. The people are the masters in South Carolina, and we can only advise or give our opin? ions. The people who have honored us both so highly are naturally looking to us for guidance, but they will judge for themselves and attach only such impor? tance and yield such adhesion to our advice as they deem best. 'The Ti?lman Irby-Evans ring' is of the people, and a very large one, and, while we may tie the ends which bring the ring, together, we understand our position too well to Imagine for an instant that we can do more than advise. We must convince onr friends, that what we advise is best before we can expect them to follow. "In a word, then, in that meeting we tried to arrive at an understanding which will unite the people of the State once more, without any surrender of princi? ple on the part ot anybody, and prevent any struggle over the Convention, and we realize very folly the delicacy and difficulty of the task. The more radical and unreasonable elements of both fac? tions will necessarily be disgruntled and endeavor to antogonize the scheme. Bat we cannot give any serious consideration to the opposition of ouch men as these. "We must appeal to the patriotism and good sense of the large conservative mass of both factions to make the concessions which are requisite to bring them to? gether. As the victors and tho ruling majority, the concessions must necessa? rily come from the Reform side, the con? ditions must be subscribed to by the oth? er Bide." "Well. Senator, what concessions do you allude to?" "To begin with I would say that the one overpowering and essential idea which made the Convention a necessity was the preservation of white supremacy by such purification of the suffrage as will save us from negro domination in future under any and all conditions. If this essential and fundamental requirement shall be subscribed to by all those seeking admis? sion to the Convention, along with a very few other necessary changes in the pres? ent Constitution, the other questions likely to arise in the discussions before the Convention will inevitably be deci? ded on their merits as general propositions in government, and cannot by any pos? sibility excite any factional debate. It follows then that if tho factions can unite in formulating these basic principles to be incorporated in the Constitution by common consent, the questiou as to whether the Convention shall be com? posed of a mejority of Reformers or Con? servatives is one of minor consideration. But for the suspicion and distrust which exists as to the good faith and honesty of each side toward the other, I have no earthly doubt that the Reformers would readily grant to their opponents equal representation. It will depend entirely on the attitude and utterances of the lead? ers of the Conservative faction and the newspapers which represent them whether such an arrangement can be consummated. If the obarges of fraud and ring rale and (be bitter sneers, which have become to be the daily theme of the newspaper reader and scheming office seekers, are continued it is utterly hope? less to ask the majority to trust those who show so much distrust themselves and who, while claiming to be honest them? selves, accuse all who oppose them of being dishonest. Confidence is the first requisite to compromise." "Senator, do I understand you to say that you are willing for the Conservatives to have half of the delegates to the Con? vention ?" I asked him. on the strength of what he had just said. "Provided we can be assured on cer? tain points, yes. I can conceive of no harm that could result, and of great ben? efits that might accrue therefrom. To illustrate, a purely factional Convention would be a misfortune, and if the dele? gates to the Convention are elected, as . they should be. because of high charac I ter, intelligence and liberality of thought, the attrition of such miads against such minds-in intellectual combat, seeking I after truth and the best Constitution pos? sible, would make the Convention an ideal one. If the Convention were com f>osed of a faction or dominated absolute y by factional feeling it would be far more' radical and likely to incorporate unreasonable provisions in the Constitu? tion, and we must never forget that we are to live under the Constitution to be I framed as well as our opponents, and that we would hurt ourselves as badly as we would hurt them by making a bad Constitution. A sense of fairness should compel us to give them a fair share of representation, or even more than a fair share, if they will let us. A Constitution is different from an Act of the Legisla? ture In that it cannot be repealed by the Legislature, but controls the Legislature, hence its importance. All classes and all interests of the State should, therefore, have representation in the Convention." "How is it to be brought about, Sena? tor, and how would the Conservatives get their half?" I inquired. "There's the question, If our people conld by common consent forget the factional strife whim has divided them and elect delegates without regard to factional liuea it would be far better, bat that is a mere theory, and we are con? fronted by a condition. Tue factious are here, the bitterness is here, the distrust is here, and, last and most threatening, all the negroes are here to create dread on the one side and to produce tempta? tion on.the other. Understand me, if the tight has to come, I have no tears of the result. White supremacy and Anglo Saxon civilization will inevitably triumph, but it will be the saddest day in the history of the State when it shall be recorded that sensible, practical, patriotic men would not meet on euch common ground as exists and cea^e their strife for a time in the interests of the State and of posterity." "You have just spoken of conditious to which the Conservatives must subscribe. What are they ?" The main one I have already mention? ed?the preservation of white supremacy by a qualification of tho ballot. Another is that no delegate shall be elected who does not pledge himself to vote against submission to the people of the Constitu? tion adopted, for it goes without saying that the fight which we are seeking to avoid would be precipitated in Buch an event. Next that eyery delegate must subscribe to the general proposition that no white man should be disfranchised, except for crime. Still another that the Constitution shall deal only in general principles of government, and leave tho Legislature absolutely untrammelled on the questions of polioe regulations and free schools. With all the delegates loyally supporting these general ideas, together with the preservation of the homestead, it becomes a matter of indif? ference to the people whether the Con? servatives or Reformers are in the major? ity in the Convention. There are various other questions which will enter Into the discussion which will precede the elec? tion of delegates, but they will Bettle themselves, and the people can instruct as to their wishes." "How will the division be made?" was my next inquiry. "That 1 cannot say; each county must settle that for itself. One other important matter is the reuniting the people in sup? port of the' primary for the election of delegates. Give both sides representa? tion on the boards of managers, or if the delegates are chosen by a convention let it be understood that all parties are com? mitted to the support of the nominees." "Would you be willing to take the stump in advocacy of these general prop? ositions ?" was asked him. "If it becomes necessary, yes; but I trust the matter can be adjusted by the good men in each county getting together without any such necessity, The only trouble I see that may arise is that those who have sought to betray the people under the guise of pacification may en? deavor to throw obstacles in the way. I would eay further that these views are not new and have not resulted from any recent developments. Last fall, when I was straining every nerve to have the Convention called, I expressed practi cally the same ideas. It will depend upon the spirit in whioh the Conserva? tives meet our people. 'A soft answer turneth away wrath,' and if we begin a race to see which Bball outdo the other in obliterating the scars of our past battles satisfactory results are bound to follow. The Reformers oan be nersuaded if the right means are used.. "They cannot be bullied or driven." "Suppose alter the primaries were held or the nominations made it were found that the Conservatives had not secured half of the delegates ?" was the next question. "Well, as a matter of simple justice they could not feel any great dissatisfac? tion if they received two-fifths?their strength in the primary of 1892?but by proper conduct and advocacy of the de? mands of the people they can obtain more than proportionate representation. Should the Conservatives put forward men who have not made themselves spe? cially obnoxious, and should that faction show a willingness in Charleston, Sum ter and Kichland to do by the Reformers what they ask the Reformers to do by them, it would increase tho chances of the idea of an equal diviaion. At all events it is worth while for us to try, and we will succeed in electing a satisfactory Convention beyond doubt, and one that will do nothing rash or unreasonable, and the Constitution which it frames will command the respect and sup portofall people just in proportion as it shall rep? resent all the people. I have been ac? cused of being an element of discord and strife. If I am allowed I will endeavor to merit the blessings promised the peace? makers, and if I fail I will at least have a clear conscience." "What do yon think the 'forty' will now do?" I suggested. "I don't know. I was never taken into their confidence, and therefore am not aware of what schemes they have in view. But it has seemed to me that any effort antagonistic to the action of the regular Democratic party or an attempt to nominate any set of delegates by cau? cus, auch as they have called, would pre? cipitate the very conflict they claim to wish to avoid. Our people should frown down any eflort along this line." "What do you think of the address of the sub-committee of the executive com? mittee of the Democrtaic party ?" I ask? ed. "I think it en able and timely presen? tation of the case from a Democratic standpoint. It is especially timely and strong in recalling the scenes and inci? dents of the struggle of 187G and the evils suffered at the hands of carpet-baggers and negroes. If the memories of those days will not bring our people to their senses and cause them to forget and for? give the hard things said and done du? ring the last four years then nothing will. If both sides cultivate catholicity of spirit and charity and muzzle the hot-heads our people will come together." In Memorlam. Mrs. Mary Reamer Hunter, wife of Mr. Anderson Hunter, died at her home near Townvllle, February 13.1895, after a long and wearisome illness, surrounded by her aged husband, four children?one son and three daughters?and a number of sympa? thizing tricDds. She was the eldest child of David Simpson, Esq., who was, years ago. an fionored and faithful ruling elder of Rotiert? Presbyterian Church, and sis? ter of'Mr. Joseph B. Simpson, of Ander? son, be being the youngest ohild of the family, and the only one now living. Inl85lBhe and Mr. Hunter wer. car? ried, and to the day of her death they ..fed most happily together. Shortly after she died, he said, in tears, to a friend, that be never knew her to be angry in all of her married life. A very remarkab'e testi? mony, indeed. At an early age ehe joined Roberts Church, and her whole after life was consecrated to God's service. There is not the semblance of a doubt as to bf r loving her divine Master and His Chuch and His worship While she had streugib and the use of herself, through oo'd and beat, sunshine and rain, she would go to God's house to attend his holy worship, and shealvrays realized that it was good to be there She abounded in doing good, visiting and waiting on the sick, helping the poor. counBellng the young, yea proving herself to be "a friend in need," which is "a friend indeed." It was pleasant to hear many of her neighbors say, when standing or sitting around her bedside or fireside, during the last days of her illness. "She was bo good to me in time of my trouble;" '' 0, bow we will miss her," and after she died onp, pointing to her coffin, said, "There is a good woman gone home to glory." Then ehe was a model wife and mother, tender, affectionate and faithful. Only a few days before she died, Mr. H. was quite unwell for three or four days, and, though she was entirely helpless, yet she was deeply solicitous in regard to him, and wanted to help him, as was her loving duty in former days. Her influence over her children was great, and all because they loved her, and bad confidence in her in every way; and, like her, they too are walking in the ways of the Lord. Now they mourn because of her absence, but not as those who have no hope?thelr's in regard to her is a well founded hope. Solomon says, "Beauty is vain; favor is dece'tful; but a woman that feareth the Lord, sho shall be praised." A Feiend. ? A bill has-been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature to pension public school teachers after a ~;ven period of service. ? According to a rej ort made by the out door relief committee of the County Board there are 150,000 persons in Chi oago who require assistance to avoid star? vation ; 50,0U0 persons have already been supported at their homes at public ex? pense. Many are said to be industrious persons who have been out of employ? ment until their credit and resources are exhausted. Many more are in danger of bsing evicted from their homes. ? The effects of the recent cold spell in Europe, which has now lasted twenty aix days, are appalling. The coroner's report shows that eighty persona froze to death in London during four days of last week. The poor of that city are totally unable to cope with weather from 0 to 25 above zero, which has been the average during the month. We are used to and prepared for such temperatures, but not so in London. There an omnibus driver was found frozen to death on his aest. Many had frozen on their scantily covered beds, others in outhouses, and most had starvation to assist the cold. ' JOLLY OLD OME JOSH. HIS GREAT GENEROSITY TOWARDS HIS NEWLY MARRIED NEICE. A Realistic Romance of Anderson in which a Number of Prominent Business Men take a very Conspic? uous Part. BY W. 8f. G. "Miss Summers?Polly?I?I?er--dare I?" But the speaker took a header over basbfulness, 0013* to bear a sweet: "Yes, Charley." "Can I aspire to?er?to?that is?" Again a lapse into silence, followed by an encouraging: "Yes, Charley." "Oh, if I u/ight only hope to er?to? Another failure of language. It was seemingly a hopeless case, and might have been, only f??r a demure : "Charley, I have said 'yes' twice, and if you mean it, I mean it, too, and?" And to this day that young man will insist that he popped the question. All this happened away "up east," and it wasn't long before there was a wed? ding. Not much longer before there came a letter from Polly's Uncle Josh, down here in South Carolina who wrote effusively of bis delight at her exhibition of what he called "grit," and he proposed that if the young people would locate at Anderson ho would start them up in life as a wedding gilt, and at the same time give them a lot of good practical advice. Of course they accepted, and were bid? ding their friends adieu. A few weeks subsequent to the above conversation a travel-stained party arriv? ed at Anderson. Our friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge and he led the party straightway to a hotel. "The CbiquoLi," said he, "is a typical Southern hotel of the best class. I hive known S. M. Dicken, the manager, for years and he is mine host after mine own heart. A thorough business man, endowed with that delightful intuition that makes a guest feol at home, comfortable, content? ed, and in mighty good luck. The house is one of convenience; the apartments are well furnished; the cuisine all that a superior chief and unlimited orders on the market can make it. I have engaged rooms here for you to occupy until your own house is in readiness." "After breakfast," said the old man, "I am ready to go buy your outfit. To expedite matters I have ordered a car? riage from W. R Dillingham, our enter? prising livery man." When the hand? some carriage, with elaborate trappings and prancing horses drew up in front of the Chiquola, Polly declared it the "? nest turnout she had ever seen." "Yes," re? plied Uncle Josh "the threeS's, 'Speed, Safety and Style,' is Mr. Dillingham's motto. So young folks, when vou want to take a drive, either for business or pleasure, go to him for a rig every time." It was in this stylish turnout that the rounds of the city were made. "1 have already provided you with a cage lor your bird," said Uncle Josh, "and now the first thiug we'll look after will be the furnishings for it." Here? upon Polly energetically declared that she had heard so much about G. F. Tolly & Son that she had decided to go there. The resnlt was that they were ushered into saah a bewildering display that the girl ws? at first at a loss how to select. But she soon yielded to the seductiveness of a magnificent parlor suite, a bed room set in oak, antique finish, that would have done credit to old Antiquity herself. To this she added a dining-room set with all accessories, rich carpets for the entire house, and didn't forget a most conveni? ent and ornamental writing desk for "Hubby" Charles. '"A pretty good start," said the old man, and now we'll go to J. T. Burriss' Stove and Crockery emporium. Here Polly's housewifely instincts hod full play in marvels of kitchen apparatus. There is not an establishment in the country that carries a more comprehen? sive stock of household furnishings. Every possible piece of kitchen furniture, from a tin dipper to a cooking range is here in all styles and variety. If Polly fails to accomplish wonders in the cull nary art, it will not be for wont of su? perior cooking utensils, for she purchased an Iron King cook stove with all equip? ments needed in a well regulated kitchen, besides an elegant heater for the parlor. "Let's see?I promised you a gold watch, didn't I," queried Uncle Josh of Polly, "and John M. Hubbard's is the very place to get one cheap." Entering the popular Jewelry Store the old man gallantly acquitted himself of the promise and then directed Polly's attention to the superior stock of silverware carried by this house. "There is no better house in town," said the old man, "and I will guarantee the quality to be the very best. Piok ont your family clock while here," he added. "Mr. Hubbard carries a magnificent line. Don't forget another fact," he continued, "if ever you unfortunately need optical goods, this is a good place to come. He has everything required to improve affected eyes and to determine the required treatment. And say Charley, when that old "turnip" of yourn breaks down, John M. Hubbard can fix her up good as new. "Halt!" commanded Uncle Josh as the party came in front of Evaus' Pharmacy. "Walk right in." "Why, Uncle, we're not sick, and?" "Guess I know that, but I suspect it won't be long before this young man begins to take an interest in matters of paregoric and?" "U-n-c 1-e I" reprovingly interrupted Polly. "Well go in anyway, Polly may find some toilet articles she wants." Sure enough beiore leaving she was loaded down with combs, brushes, face powders and ounces upon ounces of fine imported perfumes. "Don't lorget," added Uncle Josh, "to come here with your prescriptions as Evans Bros, are competent, experienced pharmacists, fill any physician's prescrip? tions and use pure and wholesome drugs." Then the old man treated his wards to a drink of delicious cherry p' jspbate. It was almost high noon and Uncle Josh suggested that they step into the Chiquola and have dinner. At the dinner table the old man waxed philosophical. "Never neglect yoar lar? der," said he. "That important adjunct to housekeeping controls masculine tem? per. To that end you must patronize a grocer on whom you can depend for honest goods. Through a long term of years I have found J. A. Austin & Co perfectly reliable. You will find them careful dealers, always full stocked with every possible thing in the line of staple and fancy groceries, fresh and first-class, no shelf worn goods there?while the prices are down to brass tacks. It will be a good place to get your produce'cause Austin & Co. make a specialty of buying all the freshest country produce that comes their way." At this point, somewhat to the confu? sion of Charles, the old man indulged in a half serious criticism of his personal appearance. "You are decidedly off style for a townsman," said he, "and v/e'd better go to the Means Co. After Charles had fitted himself in a suit, from the piles of garments that cover the tables of this extensively stocked establishment, Uncle Josh declared: "Now you look like a newly married man." Beforo leaving, having found goods and prices irresisti? ble, Cnarles also invested in a complete outfit of gents' furnishings, from the late style hat to a dozen shirts. This house is not to be undersold in the State. "Leaving the clothing store, Uncle Josh made a "bee line" right into Brock Bros, big hardware store. "What you going in there for?" asked Charley. "Ouin* to get some builder's hardware for fixin' up your house. In looking over the place this morning I noticed a door knob or two broken off, and some new hinges are needed, and nobody keeps a better stock of such things than my favorite dealers, Brock Brothers." So saying, Uncle Josh proceeded to pick out what was needed! Charley thought he was through and started for the door. "Hold on thar. hold on! Don't get into such a big hurry," he exclaimed, "I guess I'll make mystjlf a present or two, while I'm at it. I need some implements, plows, harrows and sich on my plantation. A farmer can find anything he wants here. While I'm tradin' for my self, you can look over Brock Bros' fiue razors; they've got some dandies. And for 'shootiu' irons' ?there's the Smith ct Westou?buy one if you want it." "By tho way," remarked Uncle Josh, as they reached the street. "I must run over to the Bank of Anderson and get another check book. Come with me and get acquainted with President J. A. Brock and B. F. Mauldin, the cashier, for ol' course you do business with them and it is always more pleasant to be person? ally acquainted with the people you do business with. The bank is as solid as the base of the universe, and has a strong working capital You will find them ever ready to extend any accommoda? tions compatible with business princi? ple?." "Oh !" ejaculated Polly, as they baited beiore a snow wiudow, "what a perfectly lovely slipper." "Yes," said Uncle Josh," "C. F. Jones & Co's. stock can't be equalled in style and extent in this section. Go in, look it over and get ac? quainted." It might have been policy not to have extended that invitation, had not Uncle Josh known what wise econo? my it is to trade at C. P. Jones & Co., for Polly found goods and prices so Be- * ductive that Bbo purchased an outfit from a comfortable walkinp slipper to a hand? some walking boot. Charloy inve-ted in gents fine Bbtes, while Uncle Josh in? dulged in a stout farm boot. No one needing footwear can resist the styles and prices offered at this store. "I would like to make you acquainted with Dr. A. C. Strickland, my dentist friend, too," said the old man. "If you ever have to supplement your natural teeth." "Ugh! Don't you mention false teeth to me," cried Polly. 1 I'll never carry "pearly lies' in my mouth if I co toothless." "Oh, as for that," laughed Uncle Josh, "if you'll only consult a good dentist in time, you can'save the catas? trophe. Dr. A. C. Strickland, for in? stance, iB wonderfully expert in saving natural teeth, and he has the skill and every mechanical appliance necessary to do his work with tho least discomfort to his patrons." "Oh, Bay, Uncle," exclaimed Polly, "where cau I go for dry goods? This dresM is hardly suitable, I must admit." "Well, my girl, if you want to select from one of the most exclusively Btoc.ked establishments in the city, I will direct you to C. P. Jones it Co. the placo wb bought shoes. If you were looking, you could hardly help but notice that thi- lirm carries a stock of dress goods that for variety and real value i6 seldom seen out? side the largest metropolitan cities. They carry all the latest weaves in fashionable dress goods and yon are sure to be guided right in your selections. You uavn already found Jones <fc Co. pleasant to deal with and their employees polite and expert, while the prices cau not be dupli? cated. Woman like, Polly was discussing the matter of how bhe would arraugo her new house and was interrupted by Uncle Job?. "These house-fixings reminds me," Batd the old gentleman, "that you havn't got your dishes yet. The most famous stock in extent, quality, and complete ness is at John T. Burriss, whero you got your stove. But the average reader need not be told what an array of table ware Polly had to select from. There isn't positively a thing in the line of china, crockery, glass or porcelain needed for use or ornament that can not bo found there. He also has a splendid stock of lamps of every description, and cutlery in abundance. Polly's order suggested her thorough appreciation. "And in the matter of insurance," he continued, "that is of importance. You will want a risk on your new house, and fire, lightning and tornado insurance on your farm property ; then you can't do a more sensible or satisfactory thing than to give your wife a paid up policy in life insurance and take out accident for your? self. My friend, J. D. Maxwell, not only has lines of the sol idea t and best compa? nies, bat he is an expert and trustworthy underwriter. Just listen lo this: The London and Liverpool and Globe, Calle donian and German American, a combi? nation of fire companies that cannot be beaten in any agency. Maxwell also represents the Mutual Life of New York, the largest monled institution in the world, returns the largest dividends to policy holders, and, being purely mu? tual, its entire profits belongs to them." "By the way," exclaimed Uncle Josh, with a parental air, "the next thing to look after is the lumber for those im? provements which are absolutely neces? sary. Come with me and I'll introduce you to J. E. Barton, who is the principal dealer in that line here. He carries the most complete line of building material In the country?everything, from the sills for the foundation to the shingles for the roof, including doors, and windows, mouldings, etc. It is a pleasure to deal with Mr. Barton, for his greatest ai m is to give satisfaction to every customer. So a good lot of lumber for the improve? ments was bought. "I deolare, Uncle," exclaimed Char? ley, "there goes a handsome phaeton; I must have one like that for the girl." "Get it right here," said the old man. "You see, my friend, C. A. Reed, con? ducts a carriage repository here that for variety and excellence of stock can not be beaten. Ho carries surreys, carriage*, buggies and phaetons or leading makes and styles, and is satlefied with a moder? ate profit, too." While the gentlemen were making a deal for a James & Mayer phroton, Polly had her eyes open. Sue had been taking in the wonderful display of mu-ical instruments kept by tbe C. A. Rued Music House. The "Wheelock" piano had long ago won her heart by it's purity of tone, sympathy of touch and artistic case that she positively declared, "Why, Unole Josh, my home won't be complete without this wheelock piano." "Well, well, it does beat all how women folks can think of things?but you shall have a 'piano,' and you couldn't select a better one than the Wheelock. And while we're getting things for the new home, nothing could be more appropriate or sensible than a New Home Sewing Ma? chine. You.'e too sensible a girl to de? vote all your time to music and art, and?" but Polly had already given her consent to a New Home Sewing Machine, and there is two kinds of music in her house. "Come to think about it, Uncle Josh," remarked Charley, "how about coal. Got to have something for fuel you know." "Happy thought, happy thought," re? plied Uncle JoBh. "Y?s, sir-e-e, got to have coal; can't keep warm on love, alone. Luckily it ain't but a little drive to A. L. Walch'B coal office. We'd bet? ter hurry up, too, for he may be out of Jellico. He's been rushed with orders. Jellico is the daisy coal, makes a hot fire, barns up clean and don't leave clinkers. You can depend on Mr. Welch for the strictest integrity, even in the minutest detail of business transactions He gives a fellow full value for his money, and serves customers with promptness and dispatch." After a dozen tons of Jellico was purchased, the trio started again for up town. "Law Sakes!" suddenly exclaimed Uncle Josh, "all this trading and shop? ping round town has caused me to forget one of the greatest essentials to future existence. I have heard it said that newly married folks could live on love and scenery, but an old man of experience knows better?your table would look slim without bread, it's the'staff of life' you know. Polly, you must meet C. II. E. Ort men, the baker. His bread, pies, cakes and nick-nacks are conceeded by all to be the finest on earth, aud as tor can? dies, well, he has got enough to keep your sweet tooth on edge for a life time. Remember, Charley, there is no use of I your 'ootsy tootay' bothering herself much about cooking, so long as there is a good baker in town like Ortman. "Yes, and while we are on this impor? tant topic of gastronomies, we must not forgot meat. It goes hand and hand with bread. Now to locate a meat market where you can get fresh wholesome meats at all times, J. C. Nalley & Co. are the men to suppiy you. This is the bo*s meat market in the city and is popular with every body who is particular to have the best. The reason for this all is be? cause they are very careful in the selec? tion of stock and get the freshest of every? thing and keep nothing but the very best. To keep your 'Hubby' in a good humor trade at Nalley & (Jo's, market every time. Polly." "Well I reckon" continued Uncle Josh, in a manner that sounded like a sigh of relief, "I reckon we can get the rest of your outfit at one establishment. If there is anything we've forgot we'll be sure to find it at C. S. Minors' 10c. Store, lie's got a little something of everything, crockery, glassware, tinware, notions, dry goods, groceries and a thousand and one other things to be found iu a first class variety Store." In a trice the famous 10c. Store was reached. Polly marveled at the low prices. She found many arti? cles that would be useful that she had not before thought of. "Why, Uncle, I don't know when to stop buyiug, Mr. Minor ?ells things so very cheap," she remark? ed. "There's kerosene oil cheapest I ever heard tell of, and 'Elk' baking powder, guaranteed pure at half what others cost." "Now," cried tho old gentloman, "now for a picture of this crowd, in good old fashion, we'll go to the photograph gal? lery, and Anderaou has a good one, that of E. M. Snipes His pictures are won? derful in fidelity and finish. I want one lull-sized photo for my study and some small ones for my friends. Snipes is famous for successful enlarging, and I want to give you a life-size representa? tion of 'yours truly.' He has the soul of a true artist; all his work is a labor of luve in which he will not stop short of perfection." En route for their home the gentlemen ca'l at the office of the Lntelliokncek. "You'll want the news every week," said Uncle Josh, "and as this is the favorite paper cf this section, I'll subscribe for it." Upon rejoining Polly she began to volubly express her thanks. "You have bought us everything," she exclaimed. "Only one thing," repliod Uncle Josh, reflectively, "but I can remedy that. Tolly ifc Son, tho furniture men, always have a nice line of them and you cau get one whenever you want it; I'll pay for the best." "W-h-y," exclaimed Polly, with great surprise, "Uncle, what can it bo?" "Well, it's a baby carriage, and-" But Polly had fainted. ? The Hindoos have no word for friend, because they use tho word broth er instead. ? The entering wedgs of a fatal com? plaint is often a slight cold, which a dose or two of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral might have cured at the commencement. There? fore, it is advisable to have this prompt mi sure remedy always at hand to meet an emergency. * FrJghtmi d to Death. New Onri?ANS, Fuhruarv 21.?Mrs. C^rrauboa iliu? thin afternoon in front of her residence, uuder peculiar circum? stances. An Italian named Suboan Sade a wh playing * band org*n, and the monkey which accompanied it delighted a largo crowd of men. women and chil? dren by his ludicrous antics. The hoys began to tease tho monkoy and tho Italian got angry. He warned them to desist, but as they continued to annoy his monkoy ho suddenly picked up a stick and burled it into tue crowd. The missile struck Mrs. Carrauboa's son over the h'ft eye, causing blood in How. Tho mother w an .standing near by and when fihe saw tho red fluid sho fainted and die'd a fow minutes later. Tho Coroner gavo a certificate of death from heart disease, due to fright. The Italian was lodged in jail. The boy was only slightly hurt. See the World's Fair for Fifteen Cents. Upon receipt of your address and fifteen cents in postage stamps; wo will mail you prepaid our "Souvenir Portfolio of lue 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 lind it a work of art. and a thing to bo 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 tho stamps and let you keep the book. Address H. E. Buck len & Co Chicago, III. Notice to Township Assessors THE locil Boards of County Commis? sioners?three from eath township? upon who;u devolves the duty of nnsess ipg the property of Anderson County, will please take notice that each and every one of them are requeued to meet at my ?dllce ?t Anderson C. H , 9. C, on Tues? day. March 5th prnZ. at 11 o'clock a ru , for the purnose of assessing the personal property of said County for taxation du? ring the fiscal year lfe91-95 Under the new law the assessors are allowed, if necf-esary, five days in which to complete their work, and as the work i<? important I trust that all will promptly G. N. C. BOLEMAN, A. A. C. OTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. the Estate of W. F Cartee, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will, on the 2?th day of March 11-93, apply to the Judge of Probat? for Anderson County for a Final Settlement of said c state, - and a discharge from his office as Executor. respond. Respectfully, Frb 27. lftftj J. T. CARTEE, Ex'r. 34 5 All Free. Those who have used Dr. King's New Discovery know its value and those who hure not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the advertised Druggist and get aTrial Bottle?Free. 8eud your name and address to H E Bucklen A Co., Chicago, anri 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 you good and cost you nothing at Hill Bros Drugstore. ~ THE ST E OF SCUTH CAROLINA, County of Anderson. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Jcptlia Harper, John W. Harper and Jep ha A. Wellborn, as Executors of last Will and Testa? ment of John Harper, deceased, Petitioners, against W. T. Harper, Sir*. Mary Ann Harper, '1 honins Harper, Mrs Zilpha Wellborn, John W. Harper, Mrs. Sallie A. Hopkins, Mm. Marga I ret 8. Phillips, James G Harper, Mrs. Ida Hop kins. Ruby Violet Harper, Thomas Jesso Har? per, Jeptha A. Wellborn, Mrs M. L. McPhail, Mrs Mary E. Duckworth, Mrs. Nancy J Uolliday, Mrs Martha Knight, Mrs E C. Knight, Mis. Mary Knight, K. 0. Harper, John Harper, Thomps Harper, Jane Pinion, Mrs. Ma. Iba Flyut, Mrs Sarah Dulacy, Mrs S. C. Co lins, Mrs. Charity Duckworth, Mrs. Lizzie Flynt, Mrs. Elizabeth Denom. John Pinion, George Pinion and Mrs. Margaret Boyd, Defendants.? Summons for Relief?Petition (Served. To the Defendants above named : YOU are hereby Biiramoned and required to an? swer the Petition in this action, which is filed in the office of the Judge of Probate at Anderson Court House, South Carolina, and to serve a copy of your anxwer to the Haid Petition on the subscribers at their office, Anderson Court Bouse, South arollna within twenty days after the service hereof exclusive of the day of such service: and If you fail to answer the Petition within the time aforesaid, the petitioners in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition. Ddted Anderson.S. C, February 27th. A. D. 1895. B0NHAM & WATKIN-S, Attorneys Pro Pet. [seal ] It. M. Bubbiss, Judge of Piobaio To (he absent Defendants W. T. Harper, Martha Kuight. E. C. Knight. Mary Knight, R 0. Har? per, John Harper, Thomas Harper, Margaret Boyd, Jane Pinion, Martha Flynt, Sarah Dulacy: S. C. Collins, Charity Duckworth, Lizzie F.ynt, Elizabeth Denom. John Pinion, Geor.o Pinion, Ruby Violet Harper and Thomas Jesso Harper, TAKE NOTICE, Thai the Petition in tho above stated case wax tiled in the office of the Judge of Probate for said County ot Anderson, 8 C., on February 27,1895, and that tbe object of caid Peti? tion is to provu In solemn tonn the last Will and Testament of John Harper, deceased, Ute of said State and County. BOKnAM & WATKINS, Attorneys Pro. Pet. Anderson, s C, Feb 27,1895. To Ruby Violet Harper and Thomas Jesse Uar pet, Infant Defendants: You are hereby notified and required to apply for and have appointed for yourselves Guardians adlltem to represent yon in this action * and if you do not make such application within twenty days, alter tbe service hereof upon you, the Peti? tionen will make such application for you. B0NHAM & WATKINS, Attorneys Pro Pet. And rson, 8. C, Feb. 27, 1895._34-6 ATLANTIC ACID PHOSPHATE, Atlantic Soluble Guano, And other brands of their well-known high grad? Fertilizers, for sale by T>. P. SLOAN & CO, Everything: in the Hardware Line can he found at JUST RECEIVED, one car load Georgia Steel Plows?all the latest aud best Shapes. Plow Stocks, Plow Hau dies, Haines and Collar Pads almost at your own price. We keep everything in the shape of Turning Plows. Our Genuine 0. C. Plow for Terracing is the best to be had anywhere, and the price is always right. Don't forget that our Genuine Boy Dixie Plow, with Patent Adjusta? ble Land Slide, is the best Dixie Plow on the market. Plenty of Starkes' Dixie Flows always on hand. Are you iu the market for? BLACKSMITH TOOLS Of any description ? If so, be sure to get our prices, for it will astonish you to know how low we can sell you a set. Have you tried our Plow-boy Back Band Buckle ? If not, try them, for 'tis a pleasure to use a Back Band that will not slip, rust or bend. Come and see us, and remember our terms are Spot Cash, which is the great lever to low prices. Yours always truly, BROCK BROS, P. S?Car T.oad Barb Wire just received. j VALUABLE [INFORMATION CONCERNING 1 Their Low Prices do the advertisng after you once visit this Attractive Place. Their Stock of Notions is complete, And Prices to suit the times ! Prints, In all the latest shades and styles ! Shirting and Outings, All Colors! Pants and Shirts, Of best make and quality?juat the very thing for working men. Come aud see our Stock, The 10c. Store is the right place to buy your? Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Crockery, Glass, Tin, And Woodenware. Try Elk Baking Powder, The best and cheapest in the world ! When you want Pepper, Ginger, Cloves, Spice, Nutmeg, Soda, Soap, Starch, Tobacco, or anything else! GO TO THE OLD RELIABLE TEN CENT STORE! And you will be satisfied after buying that this is the "onliest" place in Anderson to get everything just to your notion. Try us every time and be on top. Yours always truly, 0. S. MINOR and 10c. STORE. Complete Fertilizers for potatoes, fruits, and all vegetables require (to secure the largest yield and best quality) At Least 10% Actual Potash. Results of experiments prove this conclusively. How and why, is told in our pamphlets. They are sent free. It will cost you nothing to read them, and they will save yon GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassau Street, New York. dollars. FOUR DEGREES BELOW ZERO! By the Thermometer, and cur Prices are four degrees below anybody's else. AGENTLEMAN who had never traded with tin having seen our advertisement saw it to bis advantage to give ns a trial. He was well prated in price?, and seem? ed to doubt what we naid through tho paper. We sold him a large bill, ana he admit? ted that we did even better than we proposed to do. We are only LEADEKfl, not FOLLOWERS. We have on hand a large quantity of 3IOL4SKES, and will have One Hund?ed Barrels more to arrive this week, which wo propose to sell as before?best O. K. made for 30c , cheaper grades Liic. 1,500 Bushels of Seed 0\ts. New supplies of SEED POTATOES. ? Our customers' favorite COFFEE?J. K. No. 2. Cheap TOBACCO. Anj and ad grades of FLOnR. - Our Stock of DRY GOuDs, JEANS, PLAIDS, UNDERWEAR, HATS aud 8HOE3 is always complete. All we ask is a trial, yours for trade, . DEAN & RATLIFFE. Fertilizers, Acids and Cotton Seed Meal always on hand. FOR THE NECESSARIES OF "LIFE - AND - FARM SUPPLIES GENERALLY, Such as? SEED OATS, FLOUR, MOLASSES, HARDWARE, SUGAR, COFFEE, &c, WE ARE HEADQUARTERS. Remember, that we handle only ?odd & Meyers' New Orleans Molasses, The best on the market Also, that we are Agents for the? OLD RELIABLE WANDO FERTILIZERS. Remember, also, that our Stock is general, and that we can sell you as cheap as anybody. Come and 'see us. Yours truly, brown, osborne &. co. ? WHY ORDER ? PIANOS and ORGANS and From any other Market when THE C. A. REED MUSIC HOUSE Can and will Save you Money by Buying at Home. OUR Goods are bought in large lots from the Manufacturers for CASH. Our expenses are much lighter than dealers in larger cities, who sell almost exclusively through Sub-Agents, thus adding largely to the prices charged you. And, besides, we have the LARGEST STOCK IN THE STATE to select from, and every Instrument is sold under? A. POSITIVE GUARANTEE. t&~ We respectfully solicit your patronage, which will be highly ap? preciated. Respectfully, 0. A. REED MUSIC HODSE, Anderson, S. C. SOMETHING GOOD. Fresh Buist Garden Seed Just Received. ONION SETTS and POTATOES. A big lot of Greer's Almanacs for free distribution. evans' pharmacy. ENTERPRISE FURNITURE CO. Are Thoroughly prepared for all kinds of Equipment Complete. Services Efficient. Prices Moderate. HEARSE furnished to any responsible party in the County. EMBALMING CALLS attended to at any hour, both in the City and surrounding country. Furniture of all Kinds was never Cheaper And our Stock LARGE and COMPLETE, and while we are in position make SPECIAL OFFERS for the SPOT CASH, we realize the scarcity oi money, and have decided on TWO PLANS ONLY by which we wi CREDIT GOODS to RESPONSIBLE PARTIES for the year 1895. ENTERPRISE FURNITURE CO.