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lerson Intelligencer. 1ZJBHKD BVBR1 WEDNESDAY. CLINKS CALLS,) Editors and LANGSTON, ] Proprietors TERMS: r~ YEAR...^..50 MONTHS . 75 3DNESDAY, O0T. 23, 1895. ATLANTA EXPOSITION. ?o Sonth Carolina State Press Asso on ispent the greater portion of last eek in Atlanta viewing the sights at the ,t Cotton States and International Ex da, snd we were fortunate in being e of the number. To say that it was a t esjoyable trip and that we were lyally entertained but feebly expresses t From the time of our arrival to the our of our departure, it was a con tin u oi23 hour of enjoyment. < Both time and ' space forbid us going into details, and we therefore have to speak of tbe occa slp'n i^v-A-gerieral and disconnected way. k Too members of the Association reach the city Wednesday afternoon, coming on fh~e~Southern, the Seaboard Air Line and the Georgia Railroad, and in a short time we were comfortably quarter? ed at the Hotel. Oriental, a new and ele? gantly furnished hotel, centrally located at the intersection of Peachtree, Pryor and Houston streets. Hare we were met by a reception committee from the South Carolina Society of. the "Gate City," and at 9 o'cl ock were escorted to the Society rooms, oil Marietta street, where a most delightful reception was tendered the press gang. Mr. W.P. Calhoun, Presi? dent of the Society, made us all feel that we were at home by his eloquent and cordial address of welcome in behalf of the Carolinians in At* ma, and he was respondad toby President Anil,of the Assooiajiou. Mr. Thad. E. Horton, tbe genial alad accomplished managing editor -of the Atlanta Journal, delivered the address of welcome in behalf of the press of the city, which was responded to by Editor Garlington, of Spartanburg. In the absence of Mayor King Mr. E. T. Williams spoke in behalf of the city, and was responded to by Editor Hoyt, of I Greenville. Mr. Thos. R. Cobb bade us welcome in behalf of tho State of Georgia, and he was followed by several members of our Association in response to calls from President Calhoun. Light refresh? ments were served, and it was after mid? night when tbe reception ended. This Society is com posed of a fine body of | Carolinians,. who make Atlanta their home, and who stand high in the esteem '.and confidence of thoir fellow-citizens of I , MybjaUive city. The members of our As* 1 ^^ociatfon were given,cards of admittance to the rooms of the Society, and they ?were frequently visited during our stay iu the city. The rooms) are handsomely furnished and well supplied with the leading papers and magazines. Pictures of prominent Carolinians adorn the walls - of the rooms. v. Having been previously met by a rep? resentative of the Exposition Company and tendered the usual courtesies, early Thursday morniug we made our way to the grounds, and upon entering the Asso? ciation divided off into small parties and i ware scon scattered in every direction. j - There are three entrances, to the i 'grounds, and at each place the visitor is at one? struck with the beauties of the scene. Indeed a grand panorama is pre - " sauted to the eye, and you are at once bewildered which way to start off to see the great show. The grounds are mag? nificently laid out, picturesque and beau? tiful, and are in splendid condition. The wide macademized avenues and walks _, have been systematically laid off by pro? fessional landscape gardeners, and beau-, tiful statuary adorns the grounds in front of each main building. The buildings j are not huddled together indiscriminately, ??w?**"'Burhave they been carelessly construct? ed. They are models of architecture and are finished exquisitely, and adorn the , . commanding hills and knolls of the park, I' reflecting their shadows in the beautiful lakes of the valley. It is worth the price of admission just to take a peep at the grounds, and-this is especially true at night, when thousands of various colored lights illuminate the premises.' The United States government build? ing is one of the greatest attractions, and while not quite as extensive as the one at the World's Fair in Chicago, it is equally as interesting. Here one can spends day or two very profitably and f the greatness of the various of oar grand republic, imposing structure is the For , Mining building. It is built of j tished lumber and presents a most unique appearance. The Machinery Hall is a large building, and one who delights in seeing machinery can be entertained in there for a long time. Before your eyes are manufactured I many useful and pretty articles, which 1 are sold as souvenirs of the Exposition. I^-Tho Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Electricity Pand Transportation buildings are all large and filled with admirable exhibits. The Agricultural Building is one of the largest on the grounds, and is cen? trally located. Within its walls are very advantageously displayed the products of nearly all the Southern States. In the centre of the building is Sonth Carolina's tjxbibir, in charge of our energetic Com? missioner, Col. Roche, who deserves and receives the congratulations of every South Carolinian who visits the Exposi? tion. . Notwithstanding Col. Roche did not have a State appropriation to back his efforts^jnd received very little encour? agement from the . various Counties, he has collected a most admirable ex? hibit of our products and resources, and they are very attractively displayed. The exhibit attracts a great deal of atten? tion from strangers, and will greatly benefit the whole State. There are a number of State buildings otted here and there on the grounds, and all of them have fine exhibits. In the Midway are many hidden mys? teries, and representatives from nearly every-eoen try on the globe are seen there. It is situated upon an elevation also. Among the most attractive places are the Dahomey Village, the Mystic Maze, Streets of Cairo, Electric Science Theatre, the Little World, Mechanical Battle of Atlanta, Haunted Swing, American In? dian Tillage, Ostrich Farm, Mine of Wonders, Chinatown, thePheonix Wheel ajn4: the Scenic Railway. The prices of admission into these places range from ten to twonty-five cents. There is every convenience and com? fort on the grounds for both sexes, and when one gets tired walking he can seek a bench and rest, while listening to the sweet strains of. music from the Bands, which give concerts every day. There are numerous restaurants add lunch counters on the grounds, and they are qaite reasonable in their rates. -The public has an erroneous idea as to the condition of affairs at the Exposition . grounds, the general idea being that the buildings are incomplete and the exhibits are not in readiness. Such is a big mis? take. It is complete ir. every respect, and any one who visits there will pro? nounce it a big success. It is one vast aggregation of unlimited resources, and no other city in the South but Atlanta could or would have undertaken such a stupendous enterprise. The attendance now is increasing every day, and will no doubt continue to do so until its close, December 31st. The report sent out that Atlanta is gouging all its visitors is a slander on the _ enterprising and progressive citizens of | " that city. A person can go there and secure board and lodgings at very rea? sonable prices. You can make it cost yon as little or as much as you desire. Like ad large cities, there are hotels there to suit any man's purse. Every man and woman, boy and girl, who can possibly do bo, should visit tbe Exposition, for suoh a sight will not be seen in this section of the South again soon. ' _ ? Perhaps there is no connection between Dr. Talmage going to Washington to live and the early meeting of the Repub? lican Congress, which will doubtless offer a fine field for missionary work. With the McKinley tariff law in exis? tence the Baldwin Locomotive Works, of ^Philadelphia, could not possibly succeed getting that order for forty locomo Ivea for use on a Russian railroad, which recently booked. The opening of theWiathrop Normal 1 and Industrial College was most auspi? cious, and we trust this institution will meet with the success it deserves. It fills a long felt want in the State and merits the unreserved support of all. The women of South Carolina have been too long neglected, and now that their day has come, no obstacle should be in the way. of their advancement. Ihe col? lege has an excellent corps of instructors, THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONTENTION. Special Oorretpondenee of Hit Intelligence*. Columbia, S. C, Oct. 21, 1895. Tbe Constitutional Convention, after its recess of ten days, has settled down to hard work. The members realize that it will take bard and persistent work to finish with the making of tbe Constitu? tion before tbe time for tbe convening of tbe Genaral Assembly, and it is tbe in? tention to finish before that time, if such be possible. The Convention is now working about seven hours daily, and later on it may be decided to hold after? noon session". The work of tbe past week, taken in connection with what has been hereto? fore done and said, goes very far to show that tbo Convention has avoided factional lines, and that the members are working, as far as they know how, for the common interest of the people of the State. Mem? bers are speaking and voting apparently without regard to factional or partisan lines, and s stranger would have extreme difficulty in locating the politics of tbe various members either through what they are Baying or the attitude taken in votes. The members all seem to be grati? fied at this liberal spirit, and from all indications there has been a complete repudiation of "bossism," if suoh a tbing has ever existed. Things for the past two weeks of the session have gone very much against what many expected, and tbe merits of questions and debates seem to hare their inning at this time, and there is farther every indication that such & spirit will continue. The mach talked of suffrage plan has been made tbe special order for Tuesday at noon, and Senator Tillman insists that he will call for the consideration of the suffrage matter at that time. There has been so much qclet talking about what is likely to be done and tbe whole matter is so complex and difficult of acceptable settlement that there :1s no telling what will be done. It would be unsafe to make any predictions. Jost at this time the plan as reported by the committee has the natural advantage of all other propositions in that it has tbe support of tbe committee, and that it is the result of the careful consideration of the many plans tbat were presented tbe committee and boiled down by members of both factions. The strength of the element that will oppose any educational or property qualification has not yet been tested. If that attack on the report fails and the report in these features stands then: It is likely that an effort will be jmade to make the temporary arrange? ment for the registration of the "illiter? ates" be of force for just as short a time as possible. The colored members are I loading their guns to the hilt?mostly for outside consumption. Soms idea of the condition of the work I of the Convention and the chances for early adjournment may be had from the following summary of articles that are to make up tbe Constitution: I Completed articles: Executive, Im- ] peachment, Penal and Charitable Instltu- j tions, Municipal Corporations and Police Regulations, Amendments and Mis eel-1 laneons matters. Almost finished: Declaration of Bights, Legislation, Finance and Taxation. Not considered: Judicial, Jarispru-J dence, Right of Suffrage, Education,] Militia, Eminent Domain, Corporations. I Tbe big fight, the all important strog Sleof the week, was on the homestead iw. It was an all round contest, in which tbe factions divided on the issue. I The main point at issue was the right of mortgaging the homestead. Many of the delegates wished that the head. of the family, once getting in debt, should first bo made to set aside tbe homestead before mortgaging his property. The majority of the Convention, however, thought tbat if the head of the family wished to mort gage and the wife was willing to sign her dower tbat the party should not be made to go to the courts to secure permission to sell property. Tbe section is now un? derstood to stand in the same shape as the present law as construed by the Su-1 preme Court. The section, which has not yet been finally agreed upon stands as I -tollows: i "Section 29. The General Assembly shall enact suoh laws as will exempt from attachment and sale under any roesne or final process issued from any Court, to the head of any family residing in this State a homestead in lands, whether held in fee or any lesser estate, not to exceed in value one thousand dol- I lars, with the yearly products thereof; and every head of a family residing in this State, whether having a homestead exemption in lands or not, personal property not to exceed in value the sum of five hundred dollars. The title to tbe homestead to be set off and assigned shall be held absolutely and be forever discharged from all debts of said debtor, then existing or thereafter contracted, as hereinafter provided: Provided, that in case any. woman having a separate estate shall bo married to the head of a j family who has not of his own sufficient property to constitute a homestead, as hereinbefore provided, said married wo man shall be entitled to a like exemption as provided for the head of a family: Provided farther, there shall not be an allowance of more than one thousand dollars worth of real estate and more than five hundred dollars worth of per? sonal property to the husband and wife jointly: Provided, that no property shall be exempted from attachment, levy or sale for taxes, or for payment of obllga tions contracted for the purchase of said I homestead or the erection of improve? ments thereon: Provided, further, that . the yearly products of said homestead shall not be exempt from attachment, I [ levy or sale for the payment of obligations ; contracted in the production of the same: Provided, farther, that no waiver shall i defeat the right of homestead, except it be by deed or mortgage and against the \ mortgage debt, and no judgment creditor or other creditor, whose lien does not bind the homestead, shall have any right or equity to require a lien which embraces the homestead." I Senator Tillman made a vigorous fight ! to make a more stringent homestead, but I l tailed in the effort so to do. Perhaps the next important matter de I oided upon by the Convention was the j adoption of a section by wbloh tbe General Assembly is denied the right of permitting townships or counties from issuing bonds, I except for educational purposes. Tbe j argument used in support of this position was that the counties and townships of I the State had already become sufficiently \ involved in the building of roads, and that the railroad companies and business interests, if they wanted railroads, should ey for them. Cities are left at liberty to me bonds, provided they do not run over the 8 per.cent, maximum limit, and comply with the conditions as to elections. Provision was made in the article on Finance and Taxation for the exemption of municipal and township property, ex? cept where a revenue is derived from it. Exemptions were made of the property belonging to educational, charitable and I religious bodies, but it was provided, with a view of keeping such organizations from getting an accumulation of real estate tbat only such real estate as was in actual use should be exempted from tax? ation. The exemptions of this class are to go into immediate effect, upon tbe adoption of the Constitution. There was an innocent little provision authorizing the General Assembly to "impose a capitation tax upon such do? mestic animals as from their nature and habits are destructive of other property." Tbe members understood that this pro? vision was directed to the dog tax, but the majority of the members declined to change tbe wording so as to say in plain English that dogs were meant. A decided effort was made to provide for a tax on each dog and remove it from legislative interference by putting it in the Consti? tution, but it failed. A great many of the members said that there was no question about tbe need ior some such method of getting rid of tbe surplusage of dogs, but the majority of tbe delegates thought that it would perhaps be as well to leave the dogs alone in their glory and apparent invincible position. Tbe Convention came very near pass? ing an ordinance for tbe establishment of a department of roads and forestry, but finally killed tbe measure. The article on Penal and Charitable institutions was adopted without much debate. The name of the Lunatic Asylum was changed to the Hospital for the In? sane. The committee recommended tbe creation of a board of charities and cor? rections to visit all State and county penal and charitable institutions, bot after having adopted tbe clause it was recon? sidered and finally killed. The Convention still seems to be in a tangle about tbe miscegenation matter. The clause has been recommitted to tbe legislative committee with authority to report a substitute. It is likely tbat the whole matter will rest in the committee room. Provision was made for the General Assembly imposing a graduated income tax, if it saw proper to do so. For a long time the Legislature has been over run with what are known as special bills. Tbe Convention has sought to remedy this growing evil aad express? ly prohibited certain of the known causes of trouble from being considered I by the General Assembly, bnt that all such matters should be covered by gen? eral laws. Tbe county government matter has been made the special order and is now pending. There are quite a number of new county men in tbe city who are looking after the interests of their schemes. It is expected tbat there will be a very lively fight over this matter, as several of the delegates have held them? selves in reserve for this special debate. Memorial services were held and the Convention adjourned for a day in respect to the memory of the late Dr. Byrd, of Florence, a member of the Convention. A. K. The Fight Declared Off. Hot Springs, Ark., Oct. 21.?The fight between Corbettand Fitzsimmons is de? clared off by the Florida Athletic club. At a conference this morning between the managers of Corbett and Fitzsimmons they asked tbat tbe contest be postponed until November 11. Brady acquiesced, but Julian would not. Tue contest was declared off. Birady then said that Corbett would meet any man in tbe world, Fitzsimmons Sreferred, on November nth, the man to e named within twenty fonr hours. Yen dig announced that be would match Matter against Corbett and find some one tc take his place against O'Donnell, the contest between M?her and Corbett to be for $50,000 a side. No conclusion was reached on this matter. Careless Jailers in Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 21.?Will Myers, under sentence of death, dashed out of the county jail at 4.05 o'clock this afternoon and is still at liberty. He was traced eight blocks, but at Washington and Richardson streets tbe trail was lost. Tbe . escape was well planned. His purpose was known a week ago, it is said, to his friends. A woman named Mrs. ?. G. Kellam, who says she is a spiritualist, called to Bee Myers this afternoon. He was taken in to the sheriffs office. Jailer Maidis and Bailiff Pollock were in tbe room with the woman and the prisoner. Maidis went out to wash his hands, be sayn. Suddenly Myers jumped up, ?oiuted a pistol at Pollock and ran out. L~e made good speed to a coal yard, two blocks, where be grabbed up a handful of coal dust and blacked his face. Myers ran a blook further, jumped some fences and soon disappeared. A reward of $500 is offered for his arrest. Myers is about 20 years old, smooth shaven and com? pactly built. He killed Forrest Crowley. a countryman, in August, 1894, and tied to Cincinnati, where be was captured. The motive for the killing was robb9ry. Wrecked two Homes. Greenville, S. 0., Oct. 18.?For a week or more rumors have been in cir? culation that D. F. Bacot, a prominent citizen of Greenville, having tbe confi? dence and respect of tbe community, had left his family and gone away with a young woman of Columbia, said to be related to bim. A careful investigation and consultation with close friends of tbe family of Bacot proves the truth of the rumor. x About three weeks ago he left the city and at Greenwood, it is stated, be was joined by a young woman?a girl of only about 16 years of age?who went north with him oyer tbe Seaboard Air Line. Nothing was known of his movements until the news reached Greenville that be was In New York about to take a steamer "for Europe or South America. After leaving Greenwood the story is Bhrouded in mystery,.as those who know tbe facts decline to make tbem known. ; Dr. Bacot has been a successful drug? gist, doing a large wholesale and retail business, and has always commanded the' respect of the people of this city. t Tbeire is a strong feeling of indignation against him which is publicly expressed, as lie has brought great sorrow to two homes.?Special to Columbia State. Snowing. Erie, Pa., Oct. 20.?The sale which has swept over the chain of lakes from the Southwest brought with it a very heavy fall of snow today. Beginning at an early hour tonight, tbe snow contin? ues to fall. Tbe damage to fruit and shade trees will be very heavy; also consider? able damage will be done to tbat part of the grape orop not yet harvested. Ship? ping interests have been prostrated at this port, but no damage has been done. A large fleet of vessels have been driven into port for Bhelter. Watertown, N. Y., Oct. 20.?Snow has been tailing here since noon, and at 6 o'clock tonight the ground is thickly covered, concealing the grass and cloth? ing the trees in winter garb. It is rapid? ly melting, however, with prospects of warmer weather. Lansing, Mich., Oct. 20.?The first snow of the season fell yesterday after? noon, but melted as it struck the earth. Plainfield, Wis., Oct. 20.?Yesterday was the coldest of the season, the mer? cury standing at tbe freezing point near? ly all day. A few flakes of snow fell at timeij. Esoanaba, Mich., Oct. 20.?Tbe first snow fall of the season occurred here yes? terday afternoon, being accompanied by a blizzard. Tbe weather is extremely cold,' Dave McCullugh Dead. Daklington, Oct. 16?Last night be? tween 9 and 10 o'clock our people were Bhocked at tbe announcement that Mr. Dave McCullough bad accidentally shot himself. The sad news spread like wild? fire over the city and all the people were in commotion. As soon as be was shot Dr. Will J. Garner was at once summon? ed to his bedside. Mr. McCullough told the doctor as Boon as he arrived tbat he knew he couldn't do any good, but thought it was his duty to send for him. Upon examination of the wound the doc? tor discovered tbat Mr. McCullougb's conclusions were right, and tbat be must soon die. Friends came from every di? rection in baste to see if they coufd do anything for the wounded man, only to find that the wound was fatal. The shooting was purely accidental. On retiring Mr. McCullough was exam? ining his pistol, a self-acting revolver, to see if it was loaded, when it accidentally discharged, with the above result. The ball entered his left breast in tbe region of the heart. This morning Darlington is truly in mourning. Groups are gathered here and there talking about the sad event His relatives are weeping, his friends are grieving, for David McCullough was one of tbe truest, bravest, most kind hearted men that ever lived in our midst. Nine tenths of tbe population loved him. He was n devoted husband, an indulgent fa? ther, a loving brother and a true friend. Mr. McCullough was 47 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children, besides several brothers and sisters, to whom is extended tbe heartfelt sympathy of the community. His remains will be buried at the cemetery tomorrow morn? ing.?Special to CoL Slate. Abolish the Profit Feature. The profit feature of the dispensary law is under consideration. Some people think that tbe liquor business should be run by the State for all it is worth, and others think that if the State is to con? duct the liquor business at all the profit feature should bo entirely abolished. We belong to the latter class, and we think that our reasons are very good. There is no doubt of the fact that it is Eossible for tbe State to so run the liquor usicesB as to pay all the expenses of the Government without the necessity of re? sorting to direct taxation, but nothing could be more dangerous to the general welfare of the people, either present or future. Under suoh a condition of affairs the administration would necessarily be? come corrupt and all changes would be practically impossible for the reason tbat tbe people, not feeling tbe burdens of taxation, would take but little interest in tbe management of tbe public affairs. Indirect taxation, through tbe tariff sys? tem, is one of the greatest evils that tfflicts the Federal Government to-day. Though the people are paying hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect taxes annually, but a small per cent, of them realize that they are paying any Federal taxes at all, and on this account Congress is able to squander millions of dollars on all kinds of foolish pretexts without the slightest check. If the money had to come out of the pockets oi the people through direct taxation, many of the ex Jienditures that are now being made with mpunity would never be dreamed of. If the State ever begins to realize any considerable revenue out of the dispen? sary system we may look for still worse abuses even than exist in the Federal Government, and the proper thing to do right now is to provide that while the State may take charge of the liquor busi? ness if it sees fit, it must never be allow? ed to conduct it for profit.? Yorkcille Enquirer. Ireland is once more going through the process of being made free?on paper. Poor Ireland. ? Cora Alice Aspinwall, an actress, has asked for a divorce from her husband on th 3 ground tbat "having a husband is a continual embarrassment to her." Editorial Correspondence of Greenville News. Columbia, S. C, October 19.?The State newspaper and the Register are, for once, in accord this morning. Both jump on the Constitutional Convention for re? fusing to put in the Constitution the re? quirement that the Legislature shall im? pose a poll tax of a dollar on every dog in the State. According to their respective styles and views my esteemed contem? poraries ridicule and rebuke tbe act of tbe majority of the Convention and de? clare their sympathy with BenTillman in tbe overwhelming defeat be Buffered when he ran up against the popular dog. The South Carolina dog is a wonderful destroyer of factional lines, a leaper over political fences. He achieved yesterday and to-day what no other power could have done?brought Uncle Jeremiah Smith and Ben Tillman together and made those two and the State, the Reg? ister and the Greenville News of one accord. If the News and Courier caught notice in time it will naturally pull out of the combination but my hope is it will turn up at noon in line with tbe balance of us. I hope so because I do not like to see that estemed contemporary absurd every day in the week. The dog, however, whipped out the whole kit and bilin' of us, as be has always done and always will do, I sup? pose. The first newspaper articles I ever wrote in my life were in tbe interest of a dog law for the State of Virginia away baok twenty years ago, on which occa? sion I so severely lampooned those ven? erable and veteran statesmen ex-Gover? nors Letcber and "Extra Billy" Smith that my young, tender and inexperienced person narrowly escaped a canine caning at tbe bands of indignant relatives. I don't believe Virginia has a dog law yet. South Carolina is, therefore, not alone. The fact is all tbe argument and logic is against the dog but the sentiment is with him and when we burl logic against sen? timent it is like firing cannon balls into the waters of a broad, deep river. There is an agitation of the smitten surface and the. missile penetrates almost without resistance, but it leaves no token of its-> triumph, establishes no opening and gives no result. The dog is a thing of sentiment entirely. All dogs of the proper gender are active producers but the earning dogs I know of in this State are the possum trailers and rabbit chas? ers. At the appropriate times of tbe year Ihey do, perhaps, in very favorable conditions, supply to man more food than they demand and obtain of bim, but aside from that tbe dog, be he of high pedigree or low, of pure or common blood, useful or ornamental big or little, is a thing of sentiment and the heart. Almost everybody has owned a dog and consequently almost everybody can un? derstand the feeling in his favor. To paraphrase a familiar observation, we may say chat tbe voice of tbe dog is tbe voice of tbe people. And that voice is supreme. Therefore, let the dog reign and continue to reign while all our dreams and hopes of flocks of fleecy sheep and roaring woolen mills fade into thin air. My mind condemns tbe dog, while my heart inclines unto him. Ali life is full of sacrifices and surrenders for emotion. Let South Carolina continue to worship the dog as zealously as tbe old Egyptians did. We might put him in our State coat of arms, along with the palmetto whiskey bottle. Dogs and liquor go together anyhow. A dog is about tbo only creature Tfcich will vol? untarily associate with a druuken man and enjoy the companionship and tbe only friend whose friendship strengthens with the coming and increase of poverty. As president of the Sheltering Arms I personally know a citizen who applied for and received help in bitter need dur? ing last winter and in whose residence of two rooms I discovered, identified and counted thirteen dogs, all with sore eyes. He cherished tbe delusive theory that be was raising them for sale. Eleven of them were parents of the same father and mother and as complete curs as ever ran on fonr legs and yelped in many discor? dant notes. Encourage the Factories. To the Editor of the News and Courier: A factory in tbe vicinity of farmers will be of as much benefit to them as il their State and county taxes were suspended for five years. Much more so will it be than if '"'fifty dollars per capita" were put in circulation. A good and conveni? ent market is in reach where surplus products in small quantities can be dia Soseu of which could not be shipped to istant places of trade. An opportunity for profitable employment for members of the family who could not work to ad? vantage on the farm, and better facilities for education. Every neighborhood can? not be thus favored, but the more the better, and improvement socially, moral? ly and industrially will be felt through? out the State. When war came upon us we were poor? ly provided with articles of necessity for an isolated country, snd were overpow? ered by another which had grown strong and rich by its factories and commerce. In 1861 there was not anything on the store shelves in the South that did not come from the North except some bolts of Granite vi: le cloth, tobacco and Pow hatan pipes. We have been favored now with the opportunity for a change, and our natural resources for such are un? equalled. Every liberal and reasonable encouragement should be cheerfully ex? tended, and not in tbe far future wealth and strength will be the product of this planting. The times are changed from what they were when some cf our good citizens thought tbat factories were not desirable. They were of thenumberwho thought the attractive plantation of their day was a permanent institution, God-given, and God-protected. I heard Governor Adams in a round-up speech at a brigade en? campment in Orangeburg, a long time ago, say "factories were not to be encour? aged. They are nests for Abolitionists." Adams was like one who is now called in modern parlance a "Bourbon." James H. Hammond, a good planter, successful on a large scale, practical and with manner afore-thought, said, in his speech in Charleston at the organization of the agricultural institute, that a peo? ple devoted to agriculture alone would always be dependent and in tbe rear. He endeavored to impress this thought and our mistaken policy with all his forceful elegance. In illustrating he referred to England's progress, and said, "She his gone on until sue encircles the world in aiait arms, shakes every bearing tree on its surface, and draws into her lap tbe most precious fruits of all its climes." Hammond was like an uncommissioned tribune, a suppressed epitome of tbe peo? ple. _J. C. B. Seeks His Eighth Divorce. Lafortk, Ind., October 13.?Abraham Rhimes, of Fulton County, has applied for his eighth divoroe. He is 70 years of age. His checkered and remarkable matrimonial career had its inception March 21, 1870, when he was married to Miss Emilirie Grady, after one week's courtship. The first wife obtained a divorce November 14.1881, on the ground of cruel treatment. Rhienes remained single two years, when he choae for his second companion Miss Martha Robbing. He experienced eleven months of marital discord and in February, 1884, Rhimes. who was the petitioner this time, was granted a di? vorce, the complaint reciting that he had been maltreated. November 22,1884, Rhimes was wedded to Miss Sam an tha Bengal, and the Divorce Court annulled tbe marriage April 14, 1885. Rhiene? was tbe complainant and bis wife's temper formed the basis of his petition. He had not wearied of married life, and on January 5, 1887, found peace of mind in an alliance with Miss Lavinia Straw, but the mysterious Nemesis was not sleeping and the Divorce Court recorded the old familiar story of domestic infe? licity. Miss Anna Rowland became wife No. 5, and peace and happin ess reigned for upward of a year. April 5,1889, Rhimes was again divorced, and he enjoyed single blessedness until July 14,1890, when he again entered the ranks of the married. His spouse was Miss Sarah Overtree, and they lived together for two blissful years, when tbe husband secured a divorce on tbe novel plea that she had attacked him with a pair of scissors. Miss Rachael Magnum was next wooed and won, their wedding taking place on March 23, 1893. He was divorced from her September 8,1S94. Rhimes repented of tbe'action and on March 25, 1895, be again married Miss Magnum, who was his last and 8th wife. They quarrelled, but tbe Court refused the much-married husband a divorce. Rhimes is determin? ed to secure a decree and be has gone to Michigan to acquire a residence, where he will seek to annul the tie.?Chicago Chronicle. Card of Thanks. My friend, R. M. Wilbanks, my slater, Mrs. Cooper, and myself hereby express our gratitude to the people of this com? munity for their kindness to us during my sickness, and especially are wo grateful to the family of Mr, John Eskew, whose hospitality we so bountifully shared, and we pray Heaven's richest benedictions on all and hope we shall be permitted to meet in tbe "land of rest" where there is no sickness nor parting. T. Jay Cook. Anderson, 8. C, Oct. 12, 1895. Honca Path Happenings. Honea Phtu, S. C, Oct. 22. Cool and dusty. Cotton gone down with a "flop." Mrs. Iola Mach em, of Princeton, was here 8aturday. Mis9 Sue Whitiield. of Anderson, spent several days last week with her cousin, MisB Maggie Hudgens. Tbe appearance of measles in town has no effect whatever. People do not seem to fear them, and the school-roll is as fall as ever. Mrs. Dr. A. C. Tribble, of Toney Creek, was in town shopping on the 17th. Miss Sallie Kay received a oevere fall last week, from widen she is suffering very mucb. W. A. Erwin is fixing np a neat picket fence around his burial square in the graveyard. Mr. W. C. Sharp 1b enjoying a well developed case of the measles. He will soon be able to get out again. Mr. O. M. Greer and family are in At? lanta taking In the Exposition. Mr. L. M. WilBon's horse ran away yesterday evening. No harm done, ex? cept one ot his boys missed bis ride. Ke v. R. J. Williams has been re-elected as pastor of the Baptist Church for an? other year. This will make his third year here. J. B. Stepp has been over attending to the affairs of his father, the late Rev. A. C. Stepp, as administrator of bis estate. The business has been wound up, all but Belling the land, which will not come into sale before next fall. Mr. Drue Armstrong and family, of the "Lone Star" State, are spending a month with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Shirley, Mrs. Armstrong's mother and father. Mr. W. C. Sharp and Miss Jennie Shir? ley were happily married before a large concourse of friends and relatives, by the Rev. M. McQee, in the Baptist Church, on the evening of the IGth inst. Tbe Church was beautifully decorated by the friends of the contracting parties with evergreen and golden rod. Two large arches were erected at the end of each aisle, where two large S's were stationed in full view, with an extension to tbe altar, where the wedding bell was sus Sended, which was a model of floral ecorations. Miss Lola Harper was at the organ, and as she played Mendelsohns wedding march the bridal party entered in the following order: Ushers?R. C. Mattison and C. J. Brook, of Anderson, W. A. Erwin and S. O. Shirley, of Honea Path. Tbe bridesmaids and groomsmen then entered in the following order: J. W. Brock, of Honea Path, and Miss Addie Guy, of Pelzer, J. G. Sullivan, of Tumbling Shoals, and Miss Daisy Rice, of Belton, L. P. Brook, of Anderson, and Miss Mary Erwin, of Erwin'a, L. C. Branyon, of Zarline, and Miss Fannie Watkins, of Laurens, Dr. J. A. Dickson and Miss Janie Brock, of Honea Path, L. A. Brook, of Honea Path, and Miss Allie Major, of Neal's, J. C. Latimer, of Honea Patb, and Miss Nora Sharp, of Princeton, S. C, J. M. Sharp, of Prince? ton, and Miss Bessie Shirley, of Honea Patb. Tbe bride came in with the maid of honor, Miss Lou. McGee, and met the groom, who came in with bis best man, Mr. J. G. Mattison, where the two took their places in front of the altar, where they bowed their heads and answered "I will," which sealed their fate. Tbe arrangements were in many respects novel and were beautifully executed. The wedding was pronounced one of the prettiest Been in this place for quite awhile.- After the eeremony tbe party was driven to the'residence of tbe bride's parents, where a grand reception was given. There was also a beautiful and glittering array of wedding presents. On the 17th a reception was tendered them at tbe borne of tbe groom's parents in Princeton, Laurens County. Tbe bride is tbe eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shirley, and is well known in the Connty, having taught several schools at different places. She has many friends and admirers. Tbe groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sharp, of Laurens County. He has been with Messrs. L. A. & T. H. Brock for several years, and nothing we could say would place him higher in the estimation of tbe community. Lowndesville News. Mr. G L Baker went to Atlanta Tues? day. Mr. T. 0. Kirtpatrick, of Donalds, spent ! a few days of .last week in town. He was accompanied home by Mr. W. M. Speer. There was a meeting in town Saturday afternoon for the purpose of obtaining a new Connty. Another meeting will be held next Saturday afternoon in Mr. E. R Horton's store. Mrs. Stepbet j, of Alabama, is visiting the family of ner brother, Mr. A. B. Bow? man. There are a few cases of scarlet fever in town. Mr. A. J. Bowman went to Anderson Wednesday night. Tom Llddell left this morning for Atlan? ta and got as far as tbe Falls, and his grandpa got uneasy and wired the young man to come back. Mr J. E Allen has a bonefellon on his thumb. Lowndesville was very well represented at tbe show at both Anderson and Abbe? ville. We told "Pedro" some time ago tbat we didn't care to engege in any dirty spats with bim, because we didn't think that the columns of the Intelligences was a fit place for such, and as tbe insinuation was very plain we see no cause whatever why be couldn't understand it. Perhaps, it was for the want of common sense. This is onr last in regard to the noble "Pedro," but we think it a sin not to cor? rect any one when they are wrong, so we will have to tell him that "Aesop" is not spelled ? E?op." Aubevoir. Alice Items. The darkeys pick cotton all day and hunt 'possums all night. It is whispered around that there will be a wedding in this community shortly. Mr. S 0. Jackson is doing a big business in ginning cotton. Miss Bessie Bailey bus gone to Rock Hill to attend tbe State Industrial College. Her father accompanied her there. Mr. B. D. Hall has made five hundred gallons of sorghum this year. Miss Sallie Scbrirnp, of Moscow, has been visiting her friend, Miss Lena Walker. Come again, Miss Sallie. Messrs, A. J. Hall and Bud. Holleday are going to move to Williamston. Mr. Press. Pettigrew has built a new barn. Mr. Whit. Hall, we are glad to say, is able to be out again. Rev. F. M. Cann is speaking of moving to Bowman, Ga. Dr. John Walker has gone to Piedmont to locale. We wish bim success in his new home. Rev. Henry Stokes, of Greenville, preached at Rocky River Church last San day. We were glad to have him with us, and hope he will repeat the visit, as be is always a welcome visitor to this section. Miss Maggie Holleday, of Greenville Connty, has been visiting in this section. La^t Saturday Rev. John Herron was elected pastor of Rocky River Church for the ensuing year. Cotton Pickeb. Holland's Store News. Mr. O. M. Seigler died at his borne in Hart County, Ga., on tbe 6th ult. Mr. Seigler moved from this neighborhood a few years ago to Georgia. He was an ex? cellent citizen, and his many friends in this County will learn of bis death with sadness. He joined tbe Church at 8hiloh a few years ago, and gave every evidence of his acceptance by his Saviour. His re? mains were interred at Cross Roads Church near his home, tbe funeral being conducted by Rev. T. A, Thornton. Rev. N. G. Wright preached at Sbilob last Saturday and Sunday to appreciative congregations. His sermons were though t ful and well delivered, and reflected credit on the preacher. On Saturday the above Churoh called Rev. T. A. Thornton to Berve them as pastor for the coming year, which was a token of their appreciation of bis services for the past six years. Cotton is being gathered rapidly, the weather has been all that could be desired, and our farmers have made good use of it The crop will be out of tbe fields by No? vember 1st. We believe tbe crop In this section is set down at about 65 per cent. Miss Eloise Earle is in Atlanta this week. Others of our friends of this vicinity expect to visit the Exposition this fall. Misses Allie and Genevieve Simpson, of Anderson, spent a few days In this com? munity tbe first of this week with relatives and friends. Misses Julia and Minnie BurrisB leave to? day to attend tbe marriage of Mr. Floyd Watson and Miea Barton, of Fair PJay, 8. C, which will occur on the 16th inst. Anderson will see tbe most of our peo? ple on the l7tb inst. Some of them will go expressly to see the show, while others will go just to take the children, and let them Bee the animals, Ac Our community is blessed with good health, comparatively. Mrs. 0. F. Bynum has been qnile sick, but is improving now. When the pressure of business gets over we will try and keep your readers better posted on the current events of tbe day, in our bounds. Burke. [The above communication should have appeared last week, but did not reach this office uniil after we had gone to press.? Ed.] ~ I Obituary. Mrs. Carrie Stuart, wife of Mr. A R. Stuart, died at ber borne in Abbeville County, on tbe 18th of September, after a abort but brief illness of heart disease, in tbe 24th year of ber age. Mrs- Stuart was a daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel McCully, and was born and reared :o four miles of Anderson At tbe age of 14 she joined tbe Baptist Cbnrch and throughout her life was a most devoted and faithful member, and always tried to live as she wished to die. Mrs. Stuart possessed a gentle, loving disposition, and was greatly loved by her friends and acquaintances. Tbe deceased leavea a husband, one child and a boat of relatives and friends to oiourn her untimely death, and in their sore bereavement have many sympathizers. After an interesting service conducted by Rev. D. E Frierson, her remains were Suietly laid to rest by tbe side of her two ttle ones in Midway Churchyard. Surely God in hia Divine Wisdom has ca!lt>d a good woman to her reward. * Obituary. Departed this life, Pendloton, October 18,1895, Elizabeth Sarah, consort of Edwin L C Terrie, and youngest daughter of the late James Hunter, aged 37 years and five mon'.hs. She baa been taken away in the very prime of ber life. It was a life full of attractions for her. She bad many to love and live for, besides her husband and her three little children, one tbe babe of a few days. Bot Lizzie Terrie bad learned life's great lessons, and among them this one, that she was a stranger and a pilgrim here. She bad that eye which sees Him who is invisible. She had felt the powers of tbe world to come. And so, tbe dying believer was able calmly, to comfort those who were weepiug round her bedside witb tbe sweet, victorious testimony, that she wan just''going home " J B A. Pendleton, Oct. 21. List of Letters Remaining in the Postoffice at Ander? son, S. C, unclaimed for the week end? ing October 21,1895: Miss Alice Aliwine, E. H. Auld, Mrs. Jno. Ashley, Lewis Bulkley, Mrs. Julia Brown, Fannie Carter. Thomas Carter Hugh CoBtollo, Mrs. Ellen S. Fagg, W. H. Fletcher, Wm. P. Ferguson, Mrs. J. D. Ford. Geo. Glover, Press Gary, Miss Lueza Gillyard, W. P. Harbin, Simpson Harrison, A. C. Hemphill, Mrs. A. L. Hawkins, J. T. Jackson, Fredends Jack? son, Mrs. Elise Johnson, Miss Mamie Lee. Robt. Mutthies. M. L. Moss, Rev. R. T. Pell, Mrs. Belle Prince, W. F. Raine, Miss Ular Rosemon, Mrs. Pace Starch, Ernest West, Priestly Wilson, J. J. Wil? liamson. When called for please say advertised and mention date. One cent must be paid for each letter delivered. B. F. Fakt, Act. P. M. The Discovery Saved his Life. Mr. Q. Calllouette, Druggist, Beavers ville. Ill, says : "To Dr. King's New Dis? covery I owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried ah the physicians for miles about, but of no avail and was given up and told I could not live Having Dr. King's New Discovery in iny store I sent for a bottle and began its use, and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It fs worth Its weight in gold. We won't keep btore or bouse without it." jGet a free trial at ilill Bros. Drug Store. Core for Headache. As a reruedy for all forms of Headache Electric Bitlers has proved to be the very best. It effects a permanent cure, and the most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afHicted to procure a bottle, and give this remedy a fair trial In cases of ha? bitual constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving the needed tone to the bowels, aud few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it once. Large bottles only Fifty cents at Hill Bros. Drug Store New Store and New Goods! IN THE C. A. BEED MUSIC HOUSE, Gl eneral Merchandise, T Dry Good*, Hats and Shoes, at prices that will astoni*h you Also, the very best RIO COFFEE on earth. Just stop and see our 5-pound Coffee?it's a world beater. COLE & COFFEE. Oct 23.1*95 17_ NOTICE. ^WlLL be let to the lowest responsible bidder? At Belton. S. C, Anderson County, on November 2, at 12 m , the bu.' '.ng of a Steel or Howe Truss Bridge over Saluda River at Coolej's Bridge. Bridge to Be 275 ft. long, 2 spans 1374 feet each, 12 ft. roadway. All bids must be in writing and sealed and filed in this office or handed in at Belton on day of letting. Contractor will be required to give bond for double the amount of price of bridge, Plans and specifications made known on day of letting, or may be seen at this office on and after the 25th imt. W. P. SNELGEOVE, Supervisor A O, S 0. Oct 23. 1895 17 2 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. REAL Estate bought and sold on com? mission We have Farming. Mining and Timber Lands for sale. Also, several nice Town Lots. A Tract of 177 acres, 14 miles from Anderson at a bargain. If you want to buy or sell Land call on us. QUATTLEBAUM & COCHRAN, Anderson, 8. C. Oct 16. 1895 _16 _ OHAS. T. BALL ARD, President. ? S. THRUSTON BALL ARD, See BALLARD & BALLARD CO. (INCORPORATED.) Daily Output 1500 Barrels of Flour! LOUISVILLE, KY., Oct. 17,1895. To whom it may Concern: This is to certify that BROWNLEE & VANDIVERS are at present our only customers in Anderson, South Carolina. They buy from the Mill dirett, in Car lots, and are thus able to sell to the trade at very close prices. Our Flours are recognized as Standard, and are of the highest quality. We guarantee every package to be absolutely pure, and free from adulteration of any kind. BALLARD & BALLARD CO., By CHAS. T. BALLARD, Pres. Oct 23, 1895 17 4 IT WILL PAY YOU! To drop in and see our Goods and get our Prices before parting with your hard-earned Cash, as we are in position to meet all competition, and will save you money on every purchase. WE have a big Stock or Jenas, Flannels and Staple Dry Goods at prices that never fail to sell. Also, a big Stock of SHOES, bought before the advance. All we have .to do is to show our Shoes and the prices do the rest. They are certainly going fast. We sell the most popular and reliable brands of FLOUR in Town. Cheaper than you have been paying for inferior stuff. We always sell the best COFFEE. We can tuit anybody on Tobacco, both in quality and price. _BROWNLEE & VANDIVERS. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS. The Largest Assortment of . . . Musical Instruments IN THE UP.COUNTRY. ? SAVE MONEY BY BUYING FROM ? THE C. A. REED MUSIC HOUSE. THE public looks upon the adver? tising of a Merchant as a thermometer of his business, and yet, unlike good wine, an advertisement does not im? prove with age. So, in order to be brief, honest and up-to-date, we beg to call your attention to our? MATCHLESS PIANOS ! Our varied line and makes of. ORGANS! Together with the handsome quality of our. SMALL MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. BUGGIES AND SEWING MACHINES. The best Machine on the market, or in the world, is the famous NEW HOME?to be found only at? THE G. A. REED MUSIC HOUSE. GUNS! GUNS! GUNS 500 GUNS AND RIFLES, From the finest Hammerless Breech Loader down to a Boy's Muzzle Loading Single Barrel. Some of these Guns were bought at? ONE-HALF OF MANUFACTURERS' COST, And we are offering some unheard-of prices. AMMUNITION Of every description at bottom prices. One Car Load Powder, To be sold wholesale or retail. We are in shape to offer special inducements on every? thing in the sporting line. It will pay you to see us. Yours truly, SULLIVAN HARDWARE COi i The One Crop System of farming gradually exhausts the land, unless a Fertilizer containing a high percentage of Potash is used. I Jetter crops, a better soil, and a larger bank account can only then be expected. Write for our "Farmers' Guide," a 142-page illustrated book. It is brim full of useful information for farmers. It will be sent free, and will make and save you money. Address, GERMAN" KALI WORKS, 93 Kassau Street, New Ytsrib stake Your Feet That Sting. An old method of punishment is revived in the torture some shoes give you. "Make Your Feet Glad" by wearing Selz Royal Blue $4.00 Shoe. Foot shaped, ventilated, soft and yielding and at the same time handsomely shaded. Manufactured by Selz, Schwab & Co., Largest Shoo Makers In the Ualted States "Through All The (fj Changing Seasons." Selz Royal Blue $4.00 Shoe Is always comfortable?warm in winter, cool in summer. An easy fit?graceful 3hape. The most pop? ular shoe in town. (Manufactured by Selz. Schwab & Co., Chlcu Largest Shoo Makers In the ' f'orld) THE YATE8 SHOE CO., ANDERSON, S. C. WAR 1 WAR!! BHanDBBaBgBanBHMi THE TEAPOT HAS declared war on HIGH PRICES. They are a thing of the past. "Quick Sales aud Short Profits" is our motto. Cotton is booming and the golden winds of prosperity are blowing in the interest; of tbe tillers of the soil ior the first time in many years. It means money both wayu for the farmers Tbe best 5i pound Coffee for ?1 00 in the city, and yon to be the judge. Another 5 pounds for 31.00 not quite so good, and a Jim Dandy at 0 pounds for 81.00 Tbe town talk is the Teapot's low prices. Now, we want our friends in the country to talk, so we invite you to come to tbe? Teapot. The half has not been told. Low Prices and polite attention are the drawing cards that bring the customers. We want 100 dozen Eggs at 13c. per dozen, And 100 lbs. Butter at 15c per lb. We have the contract to furnish Sells Bros. Show their Groceries, the largest Show on the earth. Straws show which way the wiud blows. JOHN A. AUSTIN & CO. And THE TEAPOT, Leader and Controller of Low Prices. DON' WAIT TO COME TO TOWN To see us, but make it your business here to see us. If you have Boots, Shoes, Jeans and Dress Goods to buy, now is tbe proper time, for as sure as gun is iron they will cost you more if you wait a few weeks longer, as Shoes have already advanced, and as cotton is worth lonr cents more than last year and is still advancing, and as we bought a lar^e stock before tbe rise we will soon sell them out at tbe same old price; so you see you can't afford to wait a day longer. We can save you money on Bagging and Ties, Floor, (from the best to the cheapest,) New Crop Aiew Orleans Molasses, Texas Bed Bnst Proof lists, Sugar and < oflee. We have no favorites, but our customers have?they are Dean's Patent Flour, J: K. No. 2 Coffee and Little Reaper Tobacco. These articles comprise our "Big Three." Don't delay buying your Fall supplies until later, but come oa now. Earnestly yours, DEAN, RATLIFFE & CO. Mr. F. A Spellman?"The Farmers' Friend"?is still with us, and will buy your Cotton. We are also in the market, and will help you all we can. TOOTIN' OrjR own bom. Yes, if we don't, no one else will. HaviDg bought the Stock of Moss & Brown, we want the public to know that we are going to continue the business at the old stand, on Depot street. OUR OWN Experience in business will enable us to keep up with the demands of tbe trade. We are daily receiving NEW GOODS, and our Stock will embrace everything In the FANCY and HEAVY GROCERY line. Flour is a specialty wttb us, and we will keep all grades. Our Stock of CONFECTIONERIES is large; so is our Stock of TO? BACCO and CIGARS. We want your trade?or, at least, a part of it?and that is one reason why we are tootin' our own? HORN. Come and see us. Our prices are moderate, and we will make it to your interest to call and see our Goods and get our prices. No harm done if you don't buy. We are yours to please. J. C. OSBORNE and O. D. ANDERSON, under the Firm name of? OSESORNE & ANDERSON. I would be glad to have my old friend?, wl.o gave me such a liberal trade at Ray & Baker's, to come and see me. O. D. ANDERSON. The Biggest Shipment of CROCKERY Ever made to Anderson, and perhaps the largest to any point in the State. The following explains itself. Don't read it, if you are not interested in your County and your Town, and the people whom you call neighbors: SEPTEMBER. 18, 1895. C. S. MINOR & CO. GENTLEMEN: I have the pleasure of stating that we have received at this depot, marked to your address, one and one-third Car Loads of Crockery, all shipped from same place at one time. The one-third Car Load had to be shipped in separate Car, as it all could not be put in one Car. To the best of my knowledge, this is two and a half or three times larger than any previous single shipment of Crockery to this point. I understand that you have another shipment now on the way. I congratulate you and this community. You will accommodate us by removing these Goods as early as you can make room for them, as we hardly have sufficient space for storing so large a lot of this ware in our depot for any length of time. J. REESE FANT, Agent Port Royal and Western Carolina Railway. You say Anderson is growing. Well, it must grow, in order to make room for the GREAT and GOOD? TEN CENT STO?E, No. 27, South Side of Public Square. If above interests you, be sure and don't mention it to your neighbors..