The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, May 19, 1897, Image 2

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Anderson Intelligencer. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. J. F. CTLINKSCALES, \ Editors and O. 0. LANGSTON, 1 Proprietors. TERMS : ONE YEAR.$1 50 SIX MONTHS . 75 WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1897. It is stated that there have been seven hundred Senate amendments to the Dlngley tariff bill as it passed the House. Speaker Reed has told his friends that the Senate tariff bill -will not be accepted by the House. A compromise measure is probable. _ The United States Supreme Court has decided that your dog is not property, unless you return it for taxation just like you do your hcrse or cow. And that is good law, as well as good sense. After all, the lot of the trusts is not wholly a happy one, as tho fate of the Cordage trust, the Nail trust, the Copper trust, the Tack trust and the troubles of the Sugar and Coffee trusts show. It is now said that President McKinley will accept the resignation ol Gen. Wade Hampton,, as United States Railroad Commissioner, and will appoint Gen. Longstreet, of Georgia, to the place. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided the "Agricultural Hall" case against this State of South Carolina, and affirms the title of Edward B. Wesley, of New York, as purchaser of the property. The Souvenir Edition of the Greenwood Journal was received last week. It con tains 26 pages, besides the cover, and is illustrated, and contains historical, bi ographical and other interesting matter. Such publications always do good. A Convention of Cripples hae been called to meet in St. Lonis next Septem ber. The object is to ameliorate the con dition of the maimed, and the conven tion will have three distinct features? the assembling of cripples, the meeting of surgeons, and the exhibit of artificial limbs. . _ Governor Atkinson, of Georgia, was in Columbia last week looking into the . management of onr State Penitentiary and has expressed himself as greatly pleased with the Penitentiary and State Farm. The Georgia people have no Penitentiary and are dissatisfied with the present laws regarding the convicts. At the next meeting of the Legislature the establishment of a Penitentiary will be recommended by Gov. Atkinson. Z. J. Green, the colored Probate Judge of Georgetown County, has be?n con victed, on two charges, in the Court of Sessions, of official misconduct. In each osse he was fined $500 or six months in the penitentiary. The facts have been reported to Gov. Ellerbe, who will doubtless remove him from office. This will be the first instance where the Gu bernatorial prerogative with reference to, the removal of county officers will have been exercised under the new Constitu tion. There seems to be no limit to the pos sibilities of modern ingenuity. Espe cially is this true of the manifold uses to whioh ordinary paper is applied. Sev eral years ago paper buckets startled the old-fashioned people of this country, but more recently paper underclothing has become the fashion in certain quarters. The latest addition to the paper industry is the making of telegraph and telephone poles. Such poles are in the market, and are reported to be staunch and reliable, resisting all weathers and safely bearing their burdens for economical periods. It is now Greater New York. When Governor Black signed the chapter, the second city of the world sprang into be ing. The official existence of this giant city will begin January 1,189S. The first mayor will be elected some time in next November, with a salary of ?15.000. Only five States in the Union have greater pop ulation than these cities now combined and creating Greater New York?the pop ulation being 3,200,000. It might be well to state that under the new charter, the cities of New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Richmond and Weschester, are combined into one, forming the new and second in size city of the world. The assessed val uation of the Greater New York is $2, 746,822,942; the city is 35 miles long and 19 miles wide. The Comptroller-General has just com pleted the compilation o? soma interest ing figures as to the amount of business done in fire and life insurance in the State, which shows that while property and life are protected, still the drain on the resources of the citizens is a large one. Taking fire insurance, the statis tics show that there are sixty-four com panies doing bolineas in the State which have made reports. The insurance writ t9n in the State during 1S9G amounted to $14,039,949; the premiums Daid were $646,472; the losses incurred ?282,657. These figures show that fire insurance baeine3S in the State ?3 profitable to the CDmpanies, as the premiums exceed the losses by ?363,815. In life insurance there are forty-four companies doing business in the State. The amount of | insurant written daring 1896 was $17, 125,843; premiums received were $593, 149, and losses were $589,373, leaving a narrow margin of profit of $3,776. -??o? o?m The pension matter is getting to be one of the most serious questions with which the State has to deal. The safeguards thrown around the law are found to be insufficient to keep out the great number who are crowding in and sapping the the appropriation to the exclusion of those for whom it was intended. The pro rata share of those who are in actual need and for whose relief the pension law was en acted la reduced to a mere pittance, and the balk of the money goes to those who are able to make a living. The State would be glad were it able to pension all the old soldiers and widows of soldiers, irrespective of their necessities, but since it cannotdo so now, the next best thing? an appropriation for the relief of the ab solutely indigent?is done. It le for these, and these only, that the money was ap propriated, as we understand it, and not for such asaro able to tarn a support, whether they do it or not. Already the pension roll contains too many unworthy persons ; that is to say, persons who have gotten tbpre by fraud, and more will get on this year, despite the vigilance of the boar<b?. Tho various township boards, as well as the County boards, have a bard and thankless task, and we sympa thize wtih thetn us they try to draw the line between duty to the State on the one hand and sy mpathy for their old comrades on tbe other. The law as it stands Is open to many abuse?, and it is safe to say it will be very matrrially amended by tbe Legislature next winter. Sunday School Union. The Sunday School Union, Third Die trier, 8aluda As^ociarlon, will meet with Welcome Sunday Sch ol the rjfth Sunday in May at 9 30 ?. ? Devotional ?.xrrcist-s ? . C. Burriss, 15 minate?. 8ubject fur discusi?n the day's lesson, "Christian faith bais to good works" James 2:14 23 Speakers, Brn. D. K. Norrie and R ? . J. R. Earle. 20 minutes eaoS. General dhcussion?Speakers 10 minu'.es each. W. E. Lek, E?,J. Buchanan, E. J. McGee, Committee. LETTERS FROM A COUNTRY UIRL IN LONDON. No. 9. London, England, May 4, 1SW7. Editors Intelligencer: The "coun try girl," you aee, has left Paris at last and come to London, the stately, digni fied, solemn old city. It certainly forms a strong contrast to Paris?the giddy pate. It is only since being here this time that I realize the very great differ ence between the French and the Eng lish. The English are so serious aud business, the French so happy and care less. I'm not sure that I do not prefer gay Paris. I have come to London this time under very fortunate circumstances; I am with friends, Southerners like myself, who know every inch of the great city and just what ought to be seen. I muet toll you many interesting things of what I have seen and beard in the past week. I left Paris Thursday morning, a love ly Spring day, and as I drove to the sta tion I would sav "Good-bye, Sister," to the blue-clad * Little Sisters of the Poor," an order of Nuns, and "Good-bye, Fath er," to the black-robed priests," Francis cans, and the brown-mantled, bare-foot ed Capucines. I was sorry to see the last of the old woman who knits at the door of "Our Lady of the Fields," and the red faced woman who drinks up her own re freshments on the bridge de la Concorde. I passed right through the loveliest part of Paris. From the Champs Elysees I had seen the Mardi Gras and Mi-Carome; I had gone there for the great Salon, and I was very sad when I said good-bye to Cleopatra's needle, which stands there I was packed into a finy little coach, locked in, the "machine whistled" and we were off. The last I saw of Paris was the Eiffel Tower, standing up straigh: and tall in the bright sunshine. Clouds chased each other over the valley of the Seine, and the Scenery was so beautiful.. E very spot of ground ip beautifully culti vated. They plough two oxen tandem., and their farm implements are curious: to behold. But you must admire their thrift which makes the most of every inch of ground. When the Cathedral of Rouen came in sight I began to look out for my friends who were to join me there, and sure enough they came on board. We found a carriage and ate our lunch very com fortably before we got to Dieppe. The train passed through the narrow, quaint old streets of the city and right out into sea, apparently, to the end of the pier. The tide was low, bo we had to climb down a pretty steep gangway into the boat, and set out for "Merrie England" under very favorable circumstances. The Channel was as smooth as glass, and contrary to our expectations, none of us were aick at all. On the train from New Haven to London I noticed the marked difference in climate from that of "sunny France." I was extremely cold, and the leaves were just beginning to put out, while in Paris the chestnut trees, which shade the entire city, were covered with their white and red blossoms. Well, I went for a morning's walk in London, and came upon v/bat I have al ways, wanted to see, "The Old Curiosity Shop," which stands near Lincoln Inn's Fields. Then we went into the Royal Courts of Law, wentinto the gallery and heard a very interesting suit of libel. The parties were a "Mrs. Davidson," who was in the witness box, and a "Mr. Brumley," who was suing her for saying that he "used to go about with a pianette drawn by a white donkey." A lawyer in a black robe and an immense white curled wig with two cnrly pig tails hanging down his back, cross-questioned Mrs. David son, and dwelt upon the "pianette" and the "white donkey" till everybody roar ed. And all tbe other white wigs wrote down what she said, and a Judge in the biggest wig of all tried to keep order. After we came out tbe official offered us a peep at the Lord High Chancellor of England, and we took the peep and paid sixpence for it. And he was a fat, little, red-faced man with a round black plaster in the top of his wig; he wore a red scarf over his Dlack robe. The Court room he occupied was labelled Queen's Bench, and we decided that the Queen had a very shabby little Bench indeed. Just off tbe busy, noisy Strand, in a quiet little court is the Temple Church, one of tbe oldest in London. There we saw tbe grave of Oliver Goldsmith, and the tombs of the old Knights Templars, with their effigies lying cross-legged to signify that they had fought in the Cru sades. We walked past the house from which Charles I was executed. There is a statue to "the Royal Martyr," as they call him, in Trafalgar Square, which is Nelson's memorial. The first of May, yon know, opens the season in London. All the "royalty" and nobility comes to town and the Queen has her ' Drawing Room," which is the event of the year. On May-day the hor ses and cabbies are decked out in bright ribbons and flags, and in the country villages they have the May pole dance and other May-day celebrations. In France the Churches are all decorated with flowers for the "Month of Mary," as they call May. Every morning now tbe Parks are full of carriages of the society people?that is their time of day for driv ing. I am going to tell you a fairy tale. One afternoon, about two o'clock, I was walk ing down crowded Piccadilly, when I saw a quiet green meadow, where a flock of sheep was grazing and some shepherds lay on the grass in the sunshine. I turned into the meadow and followed a winding white path which led me by the banks of a little lake. I was looking at the ducks standing on their heads in the water, and wondering how they did it. when I heard music. I lifted my eyes, and there, just a little way off, I saw" a beautiful palace, and all around it as far as I could see was a crowd of people. I hurried on and saw a broad avenue leading up to tbe palace gates, and lining tbe avenue were the splendid big soldiers of tbe Queen's Body Guard, every one of whom is six feet tall. They all sat like etatues, on fine black horses. The soldiers' uniform is white leather breeches, red and gold jackets and silver head pieces, and their saddles are trimmed with white sheep-skin, and they wear black boots. Just inside the gates was tbe Royal Band, the members all dressed in cloth of gold and their mu sic was splendid. Thousands of people crowded the edges of the two streets that led to tbe palace, and had to be kept back by mounted soldiers and a police guard. I asked a policeman what it all meant and he said, "It's the Queen's Drawing Room." Hundreds of elegant carriages drove into the court, their coachmen in livery and wearing immense bunches of roses, lillies and every flower you ever saw. Inside the carriages were women in gorgeous evening dresses, and there was always one in white with ostrich feathers in her hair. That is tbe regula tion costume of those who are to be "pre sented" to the Queen. The train of her dress must be of a certain length, and there are other items which she must religiously observe I was very glad to be able to see something of this ceremo ny, for I had always heard that it was very'interesting. I found I was in St. James Park, and that the palace was Buckingham, the Queen's town resi dence. The sovereigns used to live at St. James Palace, and that is why the court is called the "Court of St. James." But H M. Queen Victoria tas always lived at Buckingham. Another reason why London is gay, is the Queen's jubi lee. Every window and every point of vantage for seeing the grand procession has been secured long ago. The hotels have all put on fabulous prices, and Lon don will be packed and jammed. This is a most beautifully governed city. The driving is so careful that no body seems to get run over. Paris is so different in that respect, but both are better than New York. Here everything and everybody keeps to the left, so you always know what to expect when you cross a street. They seem awfully slow and behind the times to us Americans. I will write more of London next time. D. J. B. Free Pills. Send your address to H. E. Buckleu & Co., Chicago, and Ret a free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of tbcir merits. These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of Constipation and Sick Headache. For Malaga and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable They are guaranteed to be perlectly freo from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their acti >n, but by giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate tbe system. Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by Hill Orr Drug Cj. Your Boy Won't Live a Month. So Mr. Oilman Brown, of 34 Mill St-, South Gardner, Mass , was told by the doc tors. His son bad Lung trouble, follow ing Typhoid Malarii, and he spent three hundred and seventy-five dollars with doc tore, who finally gave him up, saving : "Your boy won't live a month. He" tried Dr. King's New Discovery, and a few b t tles restored him to health and enabled him to go to work a perfectly well man. He says he owes his present good health to the use of Dr. King's New Discovery, and knows it to be tbe best in tbe world for Lung troubles. Trial Bottles Free Hill-Orr Drug Co. Try some of our Butter Cups, Lime, Lemon and Gooseberry Tablets, Bonanza Fiake and Alakuma. Something new. Osborne ?fc B?lt. ANDERSON'S E\ The above cut represents tho "persp House, which will be erected in the Put design from quite a number submitted b ville, Columbia, Chattanooga and Charlotti consumed four days in considering the t quite a number of buildings built from pia When the vote was taken it was unanin now preparing the working plans for the C be on file about June 10th for the contn 70x90 feet, Flemish in general treatment, bufi press brick facade with granite bufi exterior will have a beautiful finisn on t public buildings. The roof will be coverei with ornamental grille work. The main < officers, with three fire-proof record rooms tor, where the records will be safe in cas Court room, (with gallery in tear,) two Jut rooms, School Superintendent's room and for the County's business. The basemen boiler rooms. The building will have stea trio wiring and modern in every respect, en by the Architect, and the public can r substantial building. A local builder wil the walls are properly constructed, and County's interest in carrying out the pi: Court House will cost ?27,000 and the J various cities to bid on the construction, work will be commenced and pushed to r have one of the beet Court Houses in the S Council of the Episcopal Church. The 107th Annual Council of the Epis copal' Church brought many distin guished guests into our city. Generals and Jadgep, Doctore of Divinity and Doc tors of Medicine, prominent lawyere and business meu, earnest young ministers and laymen made up the personnel of this body. The Council convened Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Bishop Ellison Capers, better known to us as Gen. Ca pers, presided over the Council, which was opened with a most impressive ser vice, thirty of the clergy were vested and with the Bishop marched from the Rec tory into the Church singing that grand old Catholic hymn in which all Christians can join, "The Church's one foundation, Is Jesus Christ her Lord." The procession was indeed most beauti ful and impressive. Morning prayer was read, and Holy Communion admin istered. The Rev. Mr. Tillingbast preach ed an interesting sermon, arguiDg for the necessity of more rigid Church disci pline. His text suggested the idea of reviewing the Church's walls and dis covering those places in her bulwarks that had become weakened and impaired by the neglect of the guardians of the Church, namely, her ministers and enworthy communicants. His text was "Walk about Zion and go round about her, tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces, la at ye mav tell it to the generations fol lowing."?Psalm 48: 12 and 13. After the religious exercises the Bishop called the Council to order. Tho work of the Counc'l was to arrange the finances and other business mattors for the ensu ing year. The members of tho Council say that much important and telling work was accomplished, which must advance the interests of their Church. During the meeting of tho Council much interest and some debate was ex cited by the following resolutions, which were introduced by Gen. Edward McCrady and adopted by the Council : Whereas, the growing disregard of hu man life has caused the crime of homicide to become more and more prevalent and flagrant in our land until the blood guilt iness of our people has become an offense and crying shame to tho sensibilities of the Church and State, and believing that public opinion should bo greatly influ enced and can be most safely formed upon the principle of Christian morality, Resolved, That this council do express thoir solemn condemnation of this terri ble evil, and in order to arouse a whole some public sentiment upon this most serious subject, Resolved, further, that tho bishop be requested to call upon the clergy of the diocese to preach upon some Sunday to be appointed by him against the awful crime. Resolved, further, that the bishop be requested to issue an address, praying in the name of this council, the co-operation of the clergy of all churches and religious denominations in this eflbrt and request ing them to ioiu tho clergy of the Church upon one day to be appointed in preach ing upon one subject and appealing to the people of the State to put away the curse of blood-guiltiness which cries out, alas, from the land against us. On Tuesday night Rev. W. E. Evans, Rector of Trinity Church, Columbia, preached a stirring sermon. His subject was Sin renders worship ineffectual. Text Isa. 1 : 15, "And when ye spread forth your bands I will hide mine eyes from you, yea when ye make many prayers I will not hear : your hands are full of blood." On Wednesday night missionary ad dresses were in" order. From tnese re ports we learn that even in our own land, where the Light of God, the Light of the world, has. been for centuries shining upon our Carolina, yet that there aro even thousands who still walk in dark ness because the light has not yet been cast in their paths. The voice of the Gospel of the good news has not reached them. On Thursday night the Rev. Mr. G?rden, of Edgetield, preached a most in structivo and thoughtful sermon. His subject was, "Our Witness for Christ." Text Acts 1:8, "Ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem and in all Judeaandin Samaria, and unto the ut termost part of the earth." Friday night Rev. Byron Holley, of Greenville, gave us a deeply spiritual and helpful sermon. His subject was, "The Search Lights of God." Text Psalm 139, 23?24: "Search me, O God, and know my heart ; try me and know my thoughts, and see if there be any wioked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting !" This sermon must make any man think. His heart and his con science must feel afraid when the power of God's all-searching eye is so clearly and powerfully illustrated. Mr. llolley doos thi? most strikingly and beauti fully by comparing God's power to throw on the light with our modern search light?, which is used in ever baf fling the great i ron-clad?\ The Council adjourned Friday after noon at 5 30. Upo'u the unanimous and very hearty vote of the Council, the fol lowing resolution was adopted : Resolved, That the very siucere thanks of this Council bo extended to tho Rector and congregation of Grace Church, and to the entire community, for the cordial and generous hospitality extended to tho delegatos in attendance. It is needless to say that we welcomed our visitors, and are delighted to know that our city captured them. Union Meeting. The Union Meeting of the Third Divis ion of ihe 8aluda Association will con vene with Welcome Church on Saturday bsfore the fifth Sabbath in May, 1897. Introductorv sermon, at 1L o'clock a. m., by Elder J. B" Horon ; alternate, Elder J. R. Earle. O.-eanization. Recess one hour. Afternoon : A discussion of the query : "Are Mission Boards scriptural?" Spoakers, Elder O. L. Martin and T. T. Waketield. General discussion. Missionary Sermon on the Sabbath at 12 o'clock by Eid? r K. W. Sjnders : alter nate, Elder H. I?. Fant Titos. , J. . Watson, J. W. ESKEW, Committee. You can get bargains in buggies and bar' ness at J, S. Fowler's, V COURT HOUSE. lective view" of Anderson's new Court lie Square. The Committee selected this y various Architects from Atlanta, Louis 3. The Committee was cautious, as they nerits of each plan, after having visited ins prepared by the competing Architects, mus for Architect Milburn's plan. He is lourt House and also the Jail. They will ictors to figure on. This building will bo ?ith four entrances, granite foundations, ' stone and Terra Cotta trimmings. The ill four sides, with modern treatment for 1 with slate, steel ceilings, iron stairways >r first floor is arranged for the County , one for Clerk, Probate Judge and Audi of fire. The second floor has the main y rooms, Grand Jury room, three witness Judge's room, all conveniently arranged t will have lavatories, janitor, fuel and m heat, (low pressure,) oak finish, elec This will be the 39th Court House design oasonably expect a handsome as well as I be selected by the Architect to see that to aid the Committee in protecting the ans and specifications to the letter. The ail ?8.000. Contractors will be here from and the Committee/will award contract, apid completion. Anderson County will tate, constructed of first-class material. Knights of Pythias. The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of South Carolina convened in its twelfth annual session in this city yesterday morning, with Grand Chancellor W. H. Thomas, of Charleston, in the chair. All of the other Grand Officers were present. There are about one hundred and sixty five delegates present, and it is an ex ceedingly fine looking body of gentle men. The business transactions relate to the organization and tho meetings are in private. Three seseions are held each day. The officers and committees submitted their annual reports yesterday, and all of them were encouraging, showing a steady growth of the order. The election of officers for the ensuing year took place yesterday afternoon and resulted as follows : Grand Chancellor, D. C. Hey ward, Walterboro. Grand Vios Chancellor, Wm. Gold smith, Greenville. Grand Prelato, G. A. Nouffer, Abbe ville. Grand Keeper Records and Seal, D. J. Auld, Sumter. Grand Master Exchequer, C. II Berg man, Charleston. Grand Master of Arms, M. G. Brvant, Rock Hill. Grand Inside Guard, J. W. 0. vin, Monck's Corner. Grand Outside Guard, C. T. Fetner, Co lumbia. Supreme Representative, C. C. Sims, Barnwell. The Grand L'j(3g3 will finish its work this afternoon and to-night will partici pate in a banquet tendered by ChiqUola Lodge, of this city. Xewberry haB been selected as the next place of meeting of the Grand Lodge. The Kuightp of Pythias is a fraternal body organizeu >r the promotion of good among mankind, and has eighty-five Lodges and about 5,000 members in South Carolina. The order was organized in the United States about thirty-five years ago, and is spreading throughout the civilized world. Our peoplo are delighted to have these gentlemen in Anderson, and we hope they will carry to their respective homes pleasant memories of their stay in our midst. --?^O ?<= Fork >*ews. The Double Springs School c'o?ed a suc cessful three months' session recently. To young Mr. Carpenter, who proved himself to be a conscientious teacher, be longs the distinction of being the first CieiDSon graduate to terch in Anderson County. Mr. and Mrs. William Pickrell, of Texas, have returned home after a four months' stay among relatives here at their old home. Tfaev had not been here for twenty-three years. Mr. Pickrell took his leave of his mother, who is 00 yearj of age, for tho last time doubtless. Mrs. J. C. Gantt spent last week amang relatives at Toccoa, G.ine3ville and other points in Georgia. The telephone lino is being pushed slowly but steadily from Townville to wards Anderson. Mrs. M. B. G.dnes spent last week with relatives in the Fork Mr. J. I. Barton, who has bien sick all year, went to Anderson receutly to etay awhile with relatives in the hope that the change would benefit him, but we hear he has been quite sick again. Mr. irton is one of the best of men, and has a most excellent family, and he receives much sympathy in his affliction. Major W. M. Gantt, who has been teaching for some time at Mt. Tabor, with much acceptability, is enjoying hla vaca t'on among relatives on this side the river. Mr. D. S. Harbin, who moved here the firtt of the year from near William9ton, has been quite sick for a week or more. Hft hai a six-year-old son that has been aill cted for some time past. Mr. Harbin Berved with the Palmetto Sharpshooters during the war, and was a brave soldier. Mr. N. 0. Farmer Is repainting his resi denoo, which adds much to the general at tractiveness cf the place. Mr. Andrew Hunter, an aged and most highly respected resident of Townville, has been very sick for a week or more. Although he is b'0 years of age, he bas been remarkably well preserved. Mrs. Hunter, who died a few years ago, was an elder sister of the late J. B. Simpson, of Anderson. * Lownde.svillc Items. dipt. Jno. Brownlee was in the city one day last week. Prof. Geo. Marshall Moore made a busi ness trip to Anderson Saturday. Last Friday most of the brawny sons of toil in this section left their secluded re treats and gathered at Anderson to see the "grand sights" of a big show. We Lhink it a shamo and disgrace that some farmers will spend money to Bee such a thing as a show and can't fi?d money to pay their grocery bilis. Mr. and Mrs. M. Speer, of Atlanta, have for the past week been the guests of Dr. A. J. Sperr and family. Mr. T. Baker and wife are on an extend ed vit-it to relatives at Washington, D. C. Next Friday night, May 21, the Lowndes ville Dramatic Club will render its famouB play, ' Adrift," in the Academy. It is a temperance drama, full of pathos and deep thought, and in many places moving the audience to tears. To be brief, it is a story of how manhood can be wrecked by the use of ardent spirits and restored by love and a helping hand. All tho characters are well drawn and are m follows : George Rsnshaw, a merchant, (!. M. Moore ; Dr. Linder, a traveling physician, W. C. Ton nent; Mat Sly, a min of myetery, L. J. Moorhead ; Sharp Wit, a lawyer, J. E. Allen ; OU Jupe, a colored servant of Renshaw's, J. L Fennel; Tim O'Regan, a porter of a hotel, G. W. Speer ; Mrs. Renshaw, wife of George's, Mids Ellen Moorhead ; Ella, their daughter, Miss Eliza Kay; Ida May, a sewing girl, Mies Allie May Fennel; Phyllis, wife of Old Jupo, Miss Annie Liddoll. The last part of the entertainment is mado up of a strong ininstrol company. Fourteen of the finest negro characters going Compose this company. If you would "laugh and grow fat" be on hand. Admission 25 and 15 couts. Curtain rises at 8 30. The closing exercise of the Lownde: ville High .^c'jooI will take place Monday and Tuesday next. The commencement eerinon will be preached by Rev. Chas. Smith, of Wofford College, next Sunday in tho Methodist Church. The other exer dees Monday and Tuesday night. Every one is invited to attend and will receive a cordial welcome. It is currently reported in the city that an old bachelor of West End, who is now quite three score years and ten, shortly intends matrimony. His bride-elect, though not a shylock by any means, is pretty well off This is the news he has received, and this alone 19 what brought forth so many hallowed affections from his pure and untarnished heart. We wish to take the affirmative side of this, the one who shall win this prize. Has Lowndesville a Council? If so, why don't they work the streets? The people seen walking on our streets are not drunk. It is caused from the unearthly condition of our side walks. ?, Corporal T. N. Simpson Camp of U. ('. V. Editors Tntclltf/cnccr : The old Veterans in and around Pendleton, S. C , met in the Farmer's Hall, May 15th, 1597, and organized a Camp of United Confederate Veterans, with a membership as follows: R. E. Sloan, John W. Simpson, J. C. Stribling, Robt. AI. Graham, E. H. Shank lin, George E. Tavlor, Charles Davant, M, D., J. J. Lewis, J. H. Brock, W. E. Mc Alieter, J. J. Swaney. M. C. Dickson. W. M. Gibson, Simuel McOrary, W. J. Mar tin, John N. Hook, B. F. Gantt, Thos. 0. Jenkins, Richard W. Simpson, 1). K. Norris. Dr. P. ii. E. Sloan, B. T. Martin, J. S. Newton, W. C. Mullinix, R. M. Burns. J. H. Mulliuix, II. M. Gantt, N. T. Martin, James F. Ileudrix. John Philips, Thos. Martin, D. L. Rlchey, Joseph Moore, Ben C. Crawford, P. Lan dress, H. 0. B^ggf?, II. N. Manly, Lewis Moore. The following officers were elected: J C. Stribling, Commander; B. T. Martin, 1st Lient. Commander ; E. II. Shanklin, 2nd Lieut. Commander; John W. Simp son, 3rd Lient. Commander; R. E. Bloan, Adjutant; Ja?. F. Hendrix, Quartermas ter ; Dr. Charles Davant, Surgeon ; W. C. Mullinix, Chaplain ; Ben. C. Crawford, Officer of the Day ; M. M. Gibson, Treas urer; Thos. O. Jenkins, Sergeant Major; W. E. McAllstcr, Vidotte; M. C.Dickson, Color Sergeant ; W, J. Martin and R. M. Burns, Color Guards, Numerous names of comrades killed in battle were suggested as the name of the Camp, but it was decided almost urjani mousiy to name the Camp "Corp. T. N. Slmppon," for Corporal Taliaferro N. Simpson, who was killed in the battle of Chickamauga Sapt. 20th, 18G3. Lieut- Commander B. T. Martin and John W. Simpson were elected delegates to the reunion of United Confederate Vet erans to meet at Nashville, Tenn., June 22ud, 1897. The Commander and Lieutenant Com manders and R. W. Simpson were ap pointed a Committee to prepare by-laws for the government of the Camp, and ordered to report at the next meeting, which is to be on Saturday, May 29th, 1897, at 4 o'clock p. m., in the Farmer's Hall at Pendleton. All the members and those who de sire to become members are requested to meet promptly at the place and time ap pointed. One of the objects of this organisation is to "cultivate the ties of friendship that should exist among those who have shared common dangers, sufferings and priva tions." R. E. Sloan, Adjutant. Zarline Zig Zags. The farmers of this community are hustling around this week to finish har rowing their cotton. In a few days the hoes will be ringing on every Bide. Everybody has a good stand of cotton, but on account of the cold east wind it looks drooped and sick. Corn is looking fine. Rev. R. D. HawkiuB and wife, of May ville, Ga., on their return from the South ern Baptist Convention, spent a few days with old friends and acquaintance of this place. Mr. Hawkins preached to a large audience at Little River Church last Thursday. Every one was glad to hear him again. It made us think of by gone days when ho was our beloved pas tor. Rev. E. P. Hoffin preached an inter esting sermon the first Sunday from the 32ud chapter and 31st verse of Deuteron omy. Mr. John McGee and family, of Due West and Mr. Luther Lattimer, of Honea Paih, were among the visitors who wor shipped at Little River Sunday. Mrs. R. 0. Branyon, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is now convalescent. Several of our young mon took in Bar num & Bailey's groat circus at Anderson, las:, week. Messrs. Ola Kay and Will Wright, of Crayton, spent Sunday afternoon in this community. Misses Rozella Bowen and Leslie Branyon, of Due West Female College, have been given a week's vacation in which to prepare their graduating es says. We are glad to have them among our number again, and wieh them much success with their essays. Dr. J. A. Robinson took in the South ern Baptist Convention. Ha reports a pleasant time and a good crowd. Mr. Hugh Bowen went up to Ander son on business last Friday. Everybody is invited to come and spend next Saturday (22nd) on the river at Z irline Island. Wo are going to have the best pic nie of the season. The grounds have just been beautifully pre pared for the occasion. Every one that has pio nicfd at Zarliue Island know something of th'e enjoyment of drinking the cool water as it gargles forth from the foot of the little mountain, and lis tening to tho sweet music of the river as it falle on tho shoals and Hows gently along; on the pebbles. It makes the young people forget they ever had any troubles, and brings back sweet memc HOBB HEARS GOOD NEWS From the Crowds of People who obtained a Free Sam ple of His Pills at WILHITE & WILHITE'S DRUG STORE. AU Keport a Chango for the Better and Will Persevere. JULIUS H0B3S, M. D. Our fellow townsmen, Wilhito & Wilbite, the Druggists, did not expect so soc^ to get favorable reports from applicants who procured from them free samples of Dr. Ilobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills. The tests made so far by the users of the free samples, show that these romarkabla pills produce favorable results with a de gree of quickness heretofore unknown In the treatment of Kidney, Bladder and Blood diseases, and allied ailments. Those who have used them have been encouraged to persevere with the treatment, knowing that they could not expect the five days treatment contained in the sample box, notwithstanding the remark able results obtained so far, would effect a complete cure. Kidney disease isofim perceptibl3 and insidious growth ; it takes months to develop even the symptoms. Reason and experience suggest that it takes more than a few days to cure. For tunately, Dr. Ilobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills begin the good work of cure with the first dose. The results are evident from the beginning. The delightful effects of the e Pilla induce tho patient to continue their use until cured. They are easy to tako, easy to buy, easy to get, and bounti ful in good results. Db. IIoubs Spabauus Kidney Pills, FOR SALE BY WILHITE & WILHITE, Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 33 Public Square, - - Anderson, S, C, ries of long ago to the older people. Zarline Island's annual pic nie is noted for its big crowd, good order and a gen eral good time for all. The ppeakors for the occasion are Hon. J. II. Cirant, of Anderson, Rev. D. W. Hiott, of Toccoa, Ga? Rev. Mr. Brown, of Duo West, Hon. R. B. A. Robinson, of Annie, Hon. A. C. Lattimer, of Belton. Will have the best music that can be had for the occasion. May E un. Around and About Alice. Well, the fever is breaking out in this community, but it is mining fover, most every other man you meet thinks ho has a gold mine. We heard a fellow say ho wont to the ehow, got his way paid in, all the whiskey he wanted to drink and collected ?1715. Hurrah for him. Miss Mira Cann, a charming young lady from Bowman, Ga? but formerly of this County, worshipped at Rocky River Church last Sunday. Come again, Miss Mira. Mrs. Ettie Adams, of Bowersville, Ga., came over last week to visit her father, Mr. Townsend. It seems that anybody who wants to can preach at Rocky River Church, whether he is licensed or not. Recontly one John Moore preached there and has another appointment. Tho Church has passed a resolution not to allow any person who has no license preach thero. It seems that Mr. Moore wants to push himself on the congregation, whether he is wanted or not. God never pushes Himself on people, and Mr. Moore should not do it. J. ? Twelve locomotives have just been completed for the Chinese Government at the Baldwin Locomotive Works at Phila delphia. The work was secured in com petition with twenty locomotive manu facturing concerns located in various parts of the world. BICYCLE CONTEST. Who is the Most Popular Young Lady in Anderson County ? The Ikllioenceh wants ita readers to decide this question by a vote, aDd tho young lady receiving the greatest number of votes will be presented with a Crescent Bicycle. The voting is to be by coupons, which will be printed in each issue of The e , - i.uiENCEit from now until Siturday, July 3rd, when the contest closes, the result be ing announced in our issue of July 7th. Every coupon sent to us will be counted, and it is gurantecd that the contest will be conducted absolutely fair. The bicycle which we shall present to the lady receiving the greatest number of votes, is a Crescent Model No. 4, and is a very handsome wheel, one of the best manufactured by the Crescent Company, which is represented in Anderson by the Sullivan Hardware Company, who will give tho usual guarantee upon ir. The bicycle is now on exhibition in one of the show windows of the 8ullivan Hardware Company's store, where you are cordially invited to call and inspec. it. Here is the coupoj, cut it out and write on it plainly the name of the lady for whom you wish to vote and send to thiB office, where it will be recorded. Nov?te will be counted unless written on this coupon. The vote will be announced from week to week, and should reach us not later than Monday morning, in order to appear in the paper of that week. ?SI ! N^S?tji^i ^3050BQB[3BtK503050B03?y THE VOTE TO DATE* Miss Janie Gantt.204 Miss Ella Sherard. 150 Miss Rose Payne. 150 Miss Pearl Dahn. 110 Miss Matti? Brown, Bslton. 112 Miss Felicia Murray. 101 Mies Ideile Rice. 77 Miss Carrie Thompson. 73 Miss Sallie Cater. 52 Miss Sylveue Peoples. SO Miss Mary Stevenson. 49 Miss Maude Rosamond. 45 Mis? Mamie Kay?Neal's. 31 Miss Elbe Seel. 25 Miss Gertrude Brown. 1G M'S3 Ella Townsend. 14 Miss Alice Duckworth. 13 Miss Mary Richardson. 13 Mies Minnie E. Wilson. 11 Miss Mary Hays. 11 Miss Edna Earle. 10 Miss Jesinie Simpson. 7 Miss Anna Harper. 9 Miss Fannie Pinckney. 1 40,000 GLASSE Were Sold from our 4O9000 TEOPLE tested the qu Careful mathematicians estimate tl Water this year. Soda Water is < Drugs is our Bi Our Drugs are e THAT'S FLY FANS, FLY TRAPS, ICE CREAM CI FLOWER I STOVE! On ti f??T Look into the closet and see will need. You will hear from us in a Soliciting your Tr? BROWN SI DRY GOODS. Our trade in this Department has been 1 Our sale of WASH GOODS have been simj inducements in this line. Don't buy from t grct your purchase. Come down and see PRICES and elegant assortment of Goods. 22 yards heavy yard-wide Sheeti 20 yards heavy yard-wide Bicicli GROCERIES. We are Headquarters for everything in always given on? Corn, Flour, Bran, Oati ?SLf- Fourteen pounds RIO COFFEE fi D. G. E offer at Privale Sale on eapy terms iu quantity to please buyere : 3.000 acres Land in Oconee County. 8.C. 1.3 0 acres Land in Winston and Choc taw Counties, Mississippi. 1.024 acres Land in U pshaw Co., Texas. - ALSO, - Flour, Grist Mill and Cotton Gin, in good order for work, with ample water power if developed for a large Cotton Mill or other manufacturing purposes. 9f>l acres Lanti on B averdam Creek, near Fair Play. S. C. 553 acres Land near Oakway, S. C. 13S1 acres Lind on Connerossand Snow Creeks, nearSitton's Mills. 102 acres Lind, with Fiour Mill, &c , on Conneross Crock. Come and see us at once. AUG'T. J. SITTON. Autun, S. C. HENRY P. SITTON, Pendleton, S. C, Executors. May 19, 1S97 47 Oct 1 Notice to Landowners. THE Statutes of the Stale require all landowners of Anderjon County to remove from the running streams of water upon their lands all trash, tree.", rafia and limber during the months of May and August in each year, and mak03 the fail ure to do so a misdemeanor. Landowners will take notice of the re quirements of the law. W. . SNELGROVE, Co.Sup'r. The Tennessee Centennial Exposition Opens at Nashville May 1st, and Closes October 30tb, 1S07. For this occasion the SEABOARD AIR LINE Will sell Excursion Tickets at VEEY REDUCED RATES, the following being tolal rates from points namod : A. B. C. Charlotte....?. . C. $24 fiO $18 05 $12 75 Cheraw.S. C 2G 25 10 25 13 80 Carlisle. " 22 75 IG 05 12 00 Catawba. " 21 55 18 00 12 70 Cheetcr. " 23 65 17 25 12 30 Clinton. ' 21 30 15 60 11 85 Greenwood. " 19 95 li C5 io CS Abbeville. " ?3 20 14 10 10 25 Anderzon. " 19 20 14 10 io 25 Class A.?Tickets sold daily April 2Slh to Octo ber 15th. Final limit November 7th. Class B ? Tickets sold dally April 29tU to Octo ber 15th. Final limit twenty days from date sale. Class C?Tickets sold Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week, April 20th to October 2Gth. Final limit ten days from dato of sale. Through t?ervicj between all points on theSiia board Air Line to Nashville. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through without change. For further information as to rates, schedules, train service, etc., apply to nearest Ticket Agent or address? J. F. Livingston, T. P. A , Columbia, S. C Geo, McP.Uattp, . P. A., Charlotto, O. . A. Ncwland, Gen'!. Agent, Passenge De partment, Atlanta, Ga. E St. John, V. P. and Gen. Manager. II. W. B. Glover, Traine Manager. T. J. Anderson, Gon. Pass Agent. Or J. Reese Fant, Agent C k W. CK. R , An derson, S. C. m l?STORICJ^EGEND ! Many, many moons ago, when young ambition slept and dreamed in the bosom of many a drowsy trid?sman hereabouts, and strong handed competition had not yet raised the magic wand which invites and incites the bargain hnnter from the four winds of old earth to come and be sated, there chanced this way a weary, weary pilgrim, who became enchanted with the lovely garden spot which the red skins had deserted. On his breast he wore this ensign, 'T lead, let those follow who will." On his brow was stamped in scarlet letters thie significant word? "DEFYANCE." A smile of welcome lit up his counte nance, and soon it was heralded through hill and dale that a new General was in the field, and one born to lead. And for eight vears pust the indomitable C S. MINOR and the TEN CENT STORE have led the van, and cu: their road through the solid walls of Competition, and planted their banner above the dis mantled hopes uf Competition. We drive the bargains home with such sledge-ham mers as this : Large Standard Limps, fourteen inches high, 13& Common Lamps 10c. The Daisy L imp 25c. The Wild Rose Lamp 25c. The Nellie Bly Lamp 25c Good Tobacco at 15c and 20c. per lb. 100 Fish Hooks for 5ft Chewing Gum at half price to hear^oth ers kick. A lot of Organdies and Lawns to close at lc to 4c per yard for better goods. Nice line of Ginghams at 4c per yard. Heavy Cross-back and Firemen's Sus penders at 10c a pair?commoner goods at 8c. and 4c par pnir. French Shoe Polish 5c. Oiline Shoe Dressing 10c Pocket Knives 5c. Sox and Stockings at 4c. and 5c. a pair. Oil Table Cloth 15c. per yard. Turkey Red at same price. Fine Laundered Dress Shirts?Boys' and Men's?at 24c, 39c. and 48c 200 good Matches in a box for lo. 288 Shirt Buttons for 5c. Pants Buttons 5;. per box. Celluloid Collars 5c. Celluloid Cuffs 103. A few painted Water Buckets, slightly damaged, to close at 5j. each. Heavy Glass Tumblers at 15c. per sett. High Class Goblets 25c per sett. Half Gallon Pitchers 15c each. Cuff Holders 5:. pair. Cuff Buttons 2c to 10c pair. Breast Pins 2z. to 10c each. Spectacles 5c pair. Composition Gold for little more. Market Baskets, with handles, at 2 for 5c We seek fame and fo.'tuue or poverty and oblivion. Wo leave it to such figures as above to name our fate If men bs men still, and common sense be not at a discount we know the result. Yours always truly, C. S. MINOR and THE 10(5. STORE. S SODA WATER Fountain Last Year, ality of our Soda. aat we will sell 50,000 glasses of Soda mr Advertisement. Lsiness. is good as our Soda Water. LL! rANS PHARMACY, Corner Hotel Chiquola. l?g??ds ! POTS, s, ine for good paper and some cash. how many FRUIT JARS you few days ou the Fruit Jar business. ide, JOHN T. BURRISS [ARTLERS ! kr beyond our most sanguine expectation, ily immense, and wo are still ottering big tie fir*t house you come to. You will re is. Wc will startle you with our LOW ng for. 61 00. ling for. $1 00. the <?rocery line. Lowest possible prices 3, Bacon, Molasses, &c )r $1.00. BROWN & BRO. D H I L/VJl .i Commencing Monday morning, May 10th, it will be to the advantage of our friends to call and examine the following items, which we offer much below the market value.. 20 pieces of Crepe Suiting, worth 10c, which we offer at 6c, and it's a corker. One lot Golf Ducks, in small figures, fast color , for 61c.?was man ufactured to retail at 10c. Fresh arrival of Linen # Suitings wkich we are selling at 10c, which retailed at 15c. early in the season. Our New York buyer has sent us another lot of French Organdies, which are going rapidly. Call early and get one before they are culled *r. We have some Special Bargains in Black Dres3 Go Is. ? prettiest line of Grenadines in the city, all fresh and new. Elegant line of White Goods. White Nainsooks from 6c up to 35c. per yard. Beautiful line of White Lawns in remnants, which are very much cheaper than the regular piece goods. New lot of White Organdies which are beauties. CORSETS. New lot of the celebrated Thomson Glove-fitting Corset. Alto, a fresh supply of the R. & G. Corsets in all grades. Gloves and Hosiery. We carry by far the most extensive stock of Gloves in the city, and this season we have some great bargains in Silk Gloves and Mitts, in black and colors, and we have a splendid stock of Kid Gloves from 75c. to $1.75 per pair. We have Ladies' Hose in all qualities, from 5c to 81.00 per pair, and Children's Hose from 5c. to 50c. HOUSE FURNISHINGS. This Department was never so complete before. Beautiful line of Lace Curtains from S1.00 to S3.00 per pair. Fresh lot Dotted Muslin for Curtains at 12?]c. to 35c. per yard. White Quilts from 75c to S3.50 that can't be ex celled. We have the handsomest line of Table Linens, Doylies, Napkina and Towels which we have ever shown, and we are anxious for the Ladies to give a careful look at our goods, for we are certainly Headquarters for Dry Goods, and every department is full and complete. MILLINERY. This season our force has been worked night and day, and can't keep up with their orders. Our prices and styles put us in the front rank, away he? ' of competition, and if you will ouly give us a careful look you will buy your Hats from us. CLOTHING. We wish to call special attention to our Clothing Department. We have an immense stock of light-colored Spring Suits that we are running off at great bargains. Also, a big lot of Brown and Gray Plaid Suits that we are offering very low. Ask to see our 84.00, 85.00 and 86.50 Black Clay Suits. They are beauties and sure to please you. Have just received a large lot Linen Crash Suis, Mohair, Alpaccas and Drab Deti Coats and Vest? for Summer wear. We carry also the largest line of Boys' Clothing in the city. Can give you a Boys' Knee Pants 8uit any where from 75c to 87.00. Knee Pants from 25c. to $1.25. If you will call and look through our stock of Clothing before buying elsewhere it, will be time well spent. We have the Goods to please you, and we are offering them lower than they have ever been sold before. Come and see ile, and we will prove that we mean just what we say. Very truly, S. HILL. Agents for Butterick Patterns. Where can I get the very best fitting and most desirable as well as stylish Shoes ? Why, where have you been all this time ? Come with me and just look at the most complete stock of Shoes, Slippers, and everything in the way of Footwear, at? THE YATES SHOE CO., Under Masonic Temple, Anderson, S. C, The only complete and special Shoe House in the City. Our prices are low because we buy close, and for cash, and we can certainly give you bargains and enable you to save money. DON'T FO?GET mi 1 11 e Yates Shoe Co. LOW PRICES ! Make Hard Times Easier to Bear ! EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS HOSIERY. CHEAP Stockings are no novelty, but good Stockings CHEAP, like those we now offer you, are the exception. Men's Half Hose, never sold for less than 20c per pair, we offer for 10c. Better grades, imported goods you often paid 25c for pair, our price 15c. Extra Fiue Silk Finish Imported Half Hose, 40-gauge, two-thread Maco, worth 30c. iu all Gents1 Furnishing Stores, our price 20c. per pair. Ladies' Full Seamless Hose, fine gauge, spliced heel, fast black, guaran teed, 12k. per pair. A much better Hose, imported goods, sells everywhere for 25c, our price 18c per pair. 50-Gauge Goods, made of Egyptian yarn, two-thread, Hermsdorf dye, positive black, high spliced heel, double toe, double sole, made in Chemnitz, Germany, retails for 50c, our price 35c. per pair. SHOES AND SLIPPERS Arc selling rapidly at prices quoted heretofore. The general verdict is that they are cheap, the proof of which is that every one who sees them buys quickly. Ladies' Waists, Skirts, Laces, Lace Curtains, Bed Spreads and BOYS' CLOTHING Are going fast at prices satisfactory to all. fey"1 Be sure you make no mistake in a ling the right place. L. CEISBERC, Proprietor of The Famous, 14 Brick Bange, WTeat Side Public Square, Next door to County Treasurer's office, Anderson, S. C. A. . . IDESIRE to returu my thanks to my many friends for their liberal patronage for the past seven years, and to inform them that I am now occupying the Store room recently occupied by the late Mr. Towers, where I am better prepared than ever before to serve them. I will contiune to supply my table with the best the market affords. I want your patronage. Give me a call when jou want a GOOD, SQUARE DINNER. Opposite the Post Office, on Whitner Street. I am now opening up a line of PLAIN and FANCY GROCERIES* and am offering them at prices that are bound to please. J. G. RILEY.