The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, June 23, 1897, Image 2

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Anderson Intelligencer. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. J. P. CLTNKSCALE3, SCfciO. LANGSTON, Editors and Proprietors. TEEMS: ONE YEAR.$1 50 SIX MONTHS . 75 [""^WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23,1397. Court Proceedings. The Court of General Sessions convened on Monday morning, his Honor Judge Watts presiding. Solicitor Ansel, Sten ographer Aikeu and all of the other Court officials were at their respective places. Judge Watts made a brief but pointed charge to the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury went to work at once, . twenty-six bills being given them during the day to pass upon, the majority of them being whiskey cases. Daring tho day bench warrants were issued for sev eral defendants and witnesses. The Grand Jury reported true bills in a number of cased, and no bill in the case against Morgan M. Shaw, charged with selling liquor. Gao. Richey plead guilty to house breaking and compound larceny, and was sentenced to six months' imprison ment or ?100 fine. Warren Gerold plead gnilty of bigamy, and w03 sentenced to six months' impris meht. g*Sloan Williams, who was charged with buggery, plead not guilty, was tried and .convicted, and sentenced to imprison ment for five years. True bills were-reported against Elliot Hudson and Wm. Luker, selling liquor; Ceasar Whitt, assault and battery with . intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons; Ed. Williams, alias Ed. Sloan, alias Charley Smith, selling liquor; Thomas Jones, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. C. C. Brissey, charged with keeping a ; nuisance, plead not guilty, was tried and convicted, and sentenced to six months or a fine of $350. Ed. Williams plead guilty to the charge of selling whiskey and was sentenced to three months or $100 fine. Robert Hammond plead not guilty to tho charge of housebreaking and com pound larceny, was tried and acquitted. True bills were reported against Sam Thomas, housebreaking and compound larceny ; J. J. Mattlson, selling liquor ; and no bill against Wardlaw Frazer, sell ing liquor. Elliott Hudson, Belling liquor, plead guilty, and was sentenced to three months or SIGO fine. Thomas Jones, assault and battery of an high and aggravated nature, plead guilty, and was sentenced to six months era fine o? $50. Sam. Thomas, housebreaking and com pound larceny, plead not gnilty, was tried and convicted on the second count, and sentenced to six months on public works. ; On Tuesday morning ton bills, all for selling liquor, were handed the Grand Jury. James Roper and Josephine Roper, nuisance and keeping a place where liquor was sold, were tried and convicted. Tno attorneys for the defendants gave notice of a motion for a new trial. True bills were found in six cases against F. M. Butler, Claude Dickson and T. S. Washington, charged with aolliug liquor ; also against G. W. Brown, receiving contraband liquors, and no bill against Sherman BrowD, selling liquors. Ceasar Whitt plead guilty to disturbing a religious meeting and to the charge of assault and battery of an high and aggra vated nature. On the first charge he was sentenced to thirty days or $15, aud on the second, sixty days or $25. True bills were reported against Daniel Ezell and C. H. Ezell, assault and battery of an high and aggravated nature; W. A. Clinkscales, obstructing a road; Kelly Smith, General Thompson and Sam Bovd, assault and battery with intent to kill. The whole of .yesterday afternoon was consumed in trying Henry Yarborough, charged with obstructing an engine on the C. & W. C. R. R. The jury retired to their room about seven o'clock, and were instructed to bring in a sealed verdict this morning. When Court convened this morning the jury announced a ver . diet of not guilty. At the hour of going to prese the case against Daniel Ezell" and C. H. Ezell, charged with assault and battery of an high and aggravated nature, was being Iried. The Grand Jury will finish their work , to-inorrpwr The Criminal Court will probably not finish its business before Saturday. No civil cases requiring a jury will be heard at this term. Camp Calhoun Notes. The Cadets of the S. C. M. A. have been in Anderson a week, and aie evidently enjoying their stay. The camp has been given the name of Camp Calhoun, and is visited every afternoon by large crowds to witness the drills. Two drills and a parade - are given each day, and the boys are hav ing a practical illustration of army lifo. On Monday morning the Cadets started for Clemson College, camping near Pen dleton that nizht. Yesterday tbey march ed to thi College, spending most of the day. and returning to Pendleton last night, where a dance '.vas given them They will return to tho city to-day. V&nd reacme their routine duties. ; Next Saturday, at 5 o'clock p. m.,4be competitive company drill will'take place, and on Sunday the commencement sermon will be preached in the Baptist Church at 1130 o'clock by Rev. J. A. Clifton, D. D. Monday, Tuesday aud Wednesday will be lepen t in accordance with the program pnblishtd test week* The Cadets are a handsome, genial set of young men, and by their courteous man ners and general deportment have attracted the admiration of everybody, and especi ally of the eirla, ?orne of whom no doubt ..TSiiUoHo their hearts. It is not often that our people have the ?(lessare of listening to such fine music as h rendered daily by the Fourth Brlge.de Band, which is in camp with the Cadet?. The sacred concert on the camp ground last Sunday morning was simply grand The following gentlemen compose the Bind J. E. Rogers, leader, solo flat cornet ; .H. L. Brook?, solo flat cornet; J. C. Seebeck, first flit cornet; George See j beck, solo Clarinet ; J. O. Beattie, first E flit alto ; E. E. Reed, second E flat alto ; A. B. Dockewitz, third E flat alto; S -Bildwin, slide trombone; W. Koester, fUde trombone; T. J. Sael, euphonium; J. P. Smith, tubor; J. P. King, bass drum and cymbals; Will Seel, assistant ?ba:-n drum, and F. E. Seel snare arum, lis is the leading band of Charleston. Locals from Piedmont. As I have not seen anything in your paper from this place lately, I will give ;^you a few dots and let you know Pied mont is still, on the boom. We have had two or three wind storms in the past week but no rain. Gardens are needing rain badly, in fact, a good ["? shower would do us all good. A protracted meeting has been in ses sion for the past two weeks at the Baptist Church. Rev. D. Weston Hiott, of Geor ? gin, assisted the pastor until Wednesday. Mr. Hiott is an eloquent speaker, and we think did much good'during his short stay with us. Children's Day was observed 8unday I at the Presbyterian Church. After some ?ewcet einging by a choir of girli?, the pas (. tor, Mr. Walker, preached an interesting sermon to the children. There are as bright boys and girls here ,?? there is anywhere, and when they set tiioir heads to do a thing they accomplish thoir purpose. ?:;Mies Sophie Bates of Pelzer, visited Miss Waco Rackloy Saturday and Sun [ day. Miss Bates is an old Piedmont girl, anil her many friends were pleased to see ifior again. .'Misa Julia Gary, from noar Liberty, r?tame down Saturday to speud a while in rap mont ?Miss Horton, of B?lton, a sister to our fclever schooi teacher, Mies Fannie Hor ben, is ?pwndiug a while in town with her [sister. Oar baseball players went down and iplayed the P#lzer nine Saturday after [iioon. The game ran i> and 2 in favor of jpiodrnont. Miss Margie Bowio will loaveforDuo Tost tho first of the week, whore sho will spdnd some time visiting relatives. j^MlosIna Alexa::dt?r, of Greonville. is [the guest of Miss Littio Sheldon, on [Transylvania Street. ' " Several of our people went to Sun i"day to a singing convention. What is the matter with "Old Joe?" j-.Wako np, old fellow, and givo us tho laews from Pin? Grove. I A crowd of our young po ?pie aro plan ning a trip to Paris Mountain in the near j future. There is a good deal of sickness on the tplace now, especially on the Greonville I sido of th? river. JWe think there will be another wedding [in tojci before many days have past. ?lTwonder if the readers of your paper hap about Old Stone Churoh have forgot " an Molli e, Bishop's Branch Dots. A3 we have seen oth i u in the columns of the Intelligencer from this ?cciiou in some time, Mr. Editor, wo will try to give your many readers a ft>w items. The health of our people is very good, with tho exception of a few cai.es of whooping cough. The farmers are all about up with their work, and are seeing an unusual easy timo for June. Crops are looking very well, cotton es pecially. Wheat and oats aro about all harvested, and proved to be better than was thought for awhile. It is rumored that one of our most pop ular widowers will soon take unto him eelf a better half. Misses Molilo and Birdio Brooks visit ed friends near Six and Twenty last Sat urday and 8unday. We had a very hard rain on the 15th inst, which washed the land pretty bad. As spring has arrived wo will t?ive you a short verso which we heard darky re peat a few days ago: The first bird of Spring, He tried fer ter sing, But befo' he had sounded a noto He fell fu m the lim', And a dead bird was him? Fur de musio had friz in his throat. We have preaching at Willis' Chapel every fourth Sunday and Saturday be fore. Rev. John Attaway is our pastor. We also have prayer meeting on first and third Sunday afternoons. The public is Invited to attend these meetings. Mr. J. W. Evatt is having a commodi ous dwelling erected on his place, which will add greatly to the appearance of our community. On Sunday, tho 13th inst.. we had the pleasure of "attending Children's Day at Sharon. Tho program for the occasion was very interesting. Two good ad dresses were made during the day, one by Mr. Hook and one by Mr. Morris. Both gentlemen acquitted themselves exceedingly well. The day was greatly enjoyed by all present. If you want to spend a day of happiness and unmolest ed peace we would advise you to go to Sharon. This being our first attempt at giving you the news from this part we will close and try to do better next time. Dee Diddle. Moseley News. What a hallowed quiet seems to per vado the atmosphere Sunday mornings. Tired nature seems to have arrayed her self for the occasion, and if you are any where within the limits of Moseley, the distinctive characteristics of the day will impress themselves upon you more ear nestly, nerhaps, than anything has done during the whole of the week through which you have juet passed. The bless ing of Sunday rest and relaxation is in estimable. Apart from its special pur poso as a day devoted to religious servi ces, one must admit the wise provision of infinite wisdom in providing such a pe riodical soason of material rest for tired nature. Mr. Jesse Norris, who has been here during the past 3ix months, left last Fri day for his home in Smithonia, Ga. Mr. W. T. McGee lost a valuable mule recently. It had been turned into the pasture and ran against a limb or snag, which pierced its side, causing its death almost instantly. Mr. Charlie Boyd, of Hester, is up here again looking after the interests of his farm. Mr. John Burriss, of Rock Fence, Ga., is circulating here, looking as handsome and genial as ever. Miss Georgia Beatty has returned from College. Prof. J. F. Harper and family are visit ing Heardmont, Ga. - Billy Burton is wearing a smile as large as a horse shoe, and steps around just like he owned the earth and wanted it fenced in, and he may need it, too. It's a boy, and the littlo fellow has seven sIb ters. Mr. R. P. MoAdams, "the hustling dude" of Alice, was down here last Sun day. " Pedro. Zarllne's Chatter. Farmers are hustling about this week. "General Green" is here in full force, but it will be only a few weeks before the farmers will be through work, and enjoy ing the pleasant vacation. June apples, plums, blackberries .and cherries are very plentiful in this vicin ity, and we are having more fried chick en than we know what to do with. Ob, what a pity this is not the season for can didates. The recent heavy rain, accompanied by a terrible hail etorm, has done considera ble damage to corn and cotton through a portion of this community. The hoavy wind last Friday afternoon blew down three or four outbuildings for Mr. W. A. Calllaham; but it is all for the best. We should boar it and "murmur not," Rev. B. P. Mitchell filled the pulpit at Little Rivor last Sunday morning. He preached a most excellent sermon on "Consecration." It was well delivered and very interesting throughout. The Commencement at Due .West pass ed off very quietly and pleasantly, con sidering the exceedingly large crowd. The exercises were good, especially the music by the young ladies on Wednes day. Miss Bertha Robinson is off on an ex tended viiit to relatives and friend3 in and around Columbia. Mr. Willis, of the C. A. Reed Music House, was visiting in this vicinity last week. Mr. Willis always has a warm welcome in our midst. Mr. Hugh Bowou is sporting a new Crescent wueel. . Dr. Branyoh leaves next week for Nashville, Tenn., to take in the Exposi tion. He will stop over in Atlanta for a week on his way home. Quite a number from this section leave this week for the reunion of the old sol diers at Nashville. We fear that wo are going to lose one of our fair damsels, as some one seems to make his visits .in this community quite often. We wish you much success, Mr C-. We can recommend her. Snow Flake. Cedar Grove Items. We have been blessed with good rains in :his section, and the grass has made its appearance. Some persons thought for awhile that we had lost need, but if you could see the stand we nave now you would not think so. Cotton is look ine fine. Messrs. M. E. Ellison and Joe Harper are threshing grain in this section. Miss Ida Rogers, of Piercetown, has been visiting in this section. She is a very attractive young lady, and our peo ple enjoy her visits. Mr. D. R. Bolt went turtle hunting last week and brought in seven of the moss backs. Mr. Walter Kelly has returned home from school, and several of our young ladies are happy. The new County is the main topic of conversation now in this section, and we hear it is being talked of in Anderson. Mr. D. H. Russell ba3 put his finger into it. Poor fellow ! He is afraid he will have to pay Greenville County tax. Well, If he does we will lend him the money. We have always observed that when a politician has run his day he is always dabbling in somebody's business. He is like a drowning man, crabbing a straw. We hear that tho old Major is going to give Hamp. a spanking, so we will say no more.. There are going to be several moro Counties in this State, and Williamston just as well be one as any other place. It is all stuff to say that it will make taxes higher. We can run the County on eight mills. We would not hurt one hair on old Anderson's head, for she is old enough to take care of herself. Ditto. Notice. Allow me to say for the benefit of those who reside in the territory cut off for the new county of Williamston and Ilonea Path, that thoso who applied for registra tion certificates after the 2fith of May are not entitled to a vote on the 2<nh of June under the law. Tho Statute requires us to close tho books of registration thirty days before any general or special election. This being true, the names of those who received cortifioatos on the first Monday, Tuesday aud Wednesday will not appear on the books until after this election. John A. Hays. Chmn. Bd. Reg. -m? m* Absolutely Untrue. Pelzer, S. C , Juue lUth, 1807. Editors Intelligencer: In the William slonian of tho 17th inst. appears an anony mous communication signed "Farmer," in which the statement is made that tho Pelzer Company offers to spend ten thou sand dollars to assist in tho defeat of Wil liamston Count}'. I d03iro to say that this is absolutely untrue, and that tho Pelzer Company has never offered or contributed one dollar to any election or campaign expenses of any kind whatso ever. I consider, on account of increased taxes and other attendant expenses, that the formation of the new Countios will be injurious to tho interests of all taxpayers in the proposed new County, and for this reason I am opposed to the new County. Ellison A- Smyth, President Pelzer Manufacturing Co, Col. Orr's Advice. Editors Int cl agencer: While I havo folta greet in:. .c">c in tlio question of dis membering Greenvillo and Audorson Counties, 1 havo not taken an active part in tho discussion, but since T. II. Russell has seen fit to drag mo in and tho Wit liamstonian to publish his article I shall roply through the press. I objoct to the formation of 'ho now county on account of the loss it entails cn the two old counties. Tho cost of run ning them will bo practically the same as now, and it must be raised by taxation. With four millions (one-fourth tho assess ment) transferred to Williamston, and tho taxable valuo jcduced by that amount, tho levy must bo increased in a liko ratio ?in other words, without any increased advantage whatever, the old counties will have to pay 25 per cent, moro taxes. If this was realized more fully, Increased interest in the election would"be taken by those soctions of the counties not in tbo propos3d now county. They havo just as much at stake as thoso in the sections affected, and cau reap nono of tho golden benefits promised. If you can influence ono single voto it behooves you to do it this week. Your duty to your county, to yourself and to your children demands "that you exert yourself :ind save the two grand old coun ties of Anderson and Greenvillo from dismembormeut, disintegration and dis grace. For tho pGoplo within the now county (and I speak as ono of them, for most of my interests ara located within its pro posed borders) I can soo benefits to but few and hardships to many. It will en hance the value of real estate within tho corporate limits, and lots now worth $50 per acre will probably command ?200 to $300, but as money can't bo raised like cotton or manufactured liko sheetings, it must come from somebody else, and every dollar (practically) which William ston gains will come out of the pockets of the country composing the county. As to tho Court Houso and Jail for tho new county : What is tho use of this ex penditure? Greenyille has a good Court House and new Jail and Anderson has contracted for new buildings. So it would be an absoluto waste of money. If you had a comforlablo dwelling houso on your lot or farm would you discard it and build a new one on another location sim ply because it was a trifle more conven ient ? You certainly would not unless you had more money than brains. Without using the actual figures but simply assuming some for illustration, -say that the taxable values of Greenvillo and Anderson Counties amount to ?!(>, 000,000 and that we require for our County governments ?100,000, we could raise the amount with a levy of 10 mills, Now if ?4,000,000 is transferred to Wflliamston County and we had to raise tho same amount of taxes it would require a levy on the old Counties of nearly 14 mills. Say Williamston required ?30,000. On the ?4,000,000 her levy would be 20 mills. So if tho whole property were kept to gether and only two governments main tained we would pay a tax of 10 mills, but if divided and three supported the old counties would pay nearly 14 mills and the new one 20 mills. No matter what your love for Williamston may be aro you willing to double tax.yourself aud your children for all timo to come? Another reason which impels me to oppose the new county is the gross in justice and hardship, which its formation would entail upon the people and prop erty within the boundaries in the matter of indebtedness. Under the constitution and laws of the State the new territory will have to assume the same proportion of the indebtedness of the old counties from which it obtained property. Now how would that work in the present case ? Anderson county has practically no debt, outside of the new court house and jail. Greenville has a considerable debt, yet the property owners of Anderson will have to shoulder part of that debt, and pay taxes to liquidate it, when they have never received a particle of benefit. The Anderson citizens had better stay where they are instead of forming a new part nership, which will require them not only to pay their share of the new business of the concern, but to liquidato debts of the old firm, from which it has not and never can derive any benefit. If a new county is established a very serious expense, and endless trouble at i worry, will be entailed on every land owner, present and prospectivo, in the matter of titles. Tho only way that ono can determino whether a titlo is good is to trace it back to the grant from the State or into tho hands of some holder who has had uninterrupted and adverse posses sion for a sufficient time to presumo a grant. In order to do this the records in tho new county will be examined from the time of its formation, and then the lawyer mui-t go to the old county and ex amine the records in tho office of register of mesne conveyance, clerk of court, sheriff and probate judge before ho can give an opinion. Instead of tne certifi cate of title costing ?5 to ?10 it will cost at least ?25. An erroneous impressionjex ists in the mind of some that a transcript of those records could be made for the new county at a cost of ?1,000 to ?1,200. For the mere indexing of tho deeds and mortgages Anderson paid over ?2,000, and that work is now being done in ?reen ville, and will cost that amount at least. Now, if the simple indexing costs that much, the indexing and selection and copying of ?li the titles in the new coun ty would require the highest skill, con sume several years, and cost thousands of dollars, for in addition to copies of deeds and mortgages, to make the work of any value they would require the ex emplificatio a of all the records touching lands in the new counties which had been partitioned or sold under mortgage or execution or tax sales. It would require such an expenditure of time and money that it simply could not be done, and this additional expense by tho purchaser of real estate would have to bo horno for years to come. Many other reasons could be given why the new county should not be formed, but my tim?is limited and I will close by simply asking every man interested to consider the matter carefully and vote to the best interest of his State, his county and his family. James L. Onu. In Reply to Mr. Sullivan. Editois Intelligencer: Mr. G. \\. Sulli van in his letter to the Advocate says: "I have heard that the lawyer, counsel for our opponents attending the Pelzer 'caucus,' takes the same view as I do, and told this caucus so, remarking he wished it was as they thought, as ho rep resented these Greenville County bond holders, as it would bo botter for them. Hero was the honest opinion of an honest lawyer to theso opponents of the new County that Anderson County would not be responsible for any of Greenville's debt, and yet they como out in an "ad drees" frightening tho people in this matter that they may carry their point." Now, Mr. Sullivan should bo certain of his facts. Mr. L. W. Parker, at the con ference at , was asked if the town ship bonds of Dunklin and Oaklawn is sued to help the C. K. & W. R. R. would bo assumed by Williamston County, as had been stated by some of the William ston Land Syndicate to the Oaklawn and Dunklin voters. He replied no, they were a township bond, and while he rep resented the holders of tho bonds in the law suit now going on, and would be glad to get the bonds assumed by a County, he had to answer no, the County would not assume the township bonds. The new County would, however, as Bume a portion of the bonded debt duo by Greenville Countv for building the Air Lino R. R. and the C. & G. R. It. Mr. Sullivan has dono Mr. Parker an injus tice and ?3 holping to mislead and docelvo the people. P. B, L. Other Returns. Editor Greenville New.*: I have inter viewed Mr. J. Matt Cooley and ha says that tho statement made over my signa ture, that ho returned from Williamston to tho county Auditor $35,000.00, in round numbers is correct. That he for conven ience to himself makes threo returns from Williamston, only ono of which tho committee of opposition refer to. In addition to theao ho makes two other returns in Anderson county : ono in Hall township and ono in Martin township. In placo of tolling tho whole truth they simply tell one truth. This much is due Mr. Cooley as well as myself and in tho futuro let" us suggest that when our opponents write against us tboy should stato facts and not try to deceive1 or mislead the people. Fk?n M. Lander Scc'y. Editor Greenville News: In your edi tion of ibo 20th inst, F. M. Lander, Sec retary, makes the statomout that Mr. J. M. Cooley makes throo tax returns from Williamston, aud that the amount in round numbers, $35,000.00, is correct. He also statos that Mr. Cooloy makes a ro turn in Hall and Martin Townships. Wo are informed by tho County Audi tor of Anderson County that ho has re ceived from Mr. Cooloy only ono tax re turn this year from Williamston, and that was for $11.010.00 as stated by us. Mr. Cooloy, in addition, mado a tax re turn from Hall Township for S8 acres, value $455.00, and from Martin Town ship Mr. Cooloy and his brother return (?3 acres, valuo ?32"i.0o. We aro not able to find the $35.000.00 tax return. We quoto again from Mr. Lander, that "when our opponents write against us thoy should state facts, and not try to de celvo or mislead the people. Thomas J. Martix, Chairman. P. D. Huff, Jos. W. Sullivan, It. A. Lewis, J. W. Hull', D. A. (Jeer, John T. Greon, Charles D. Smith, J. E. Knight, A. G. Pincknoy, J. C. Ragsdale, W. . Pepper, J. If. Donald, Committee Second Address of the Committee to the Voters in the Proposed New Williarnston County. There has appeared in tho public prints a substance of a letter 1'rc.j Messrs. Bon ham <fc Watkins, who aro the attorneys for tho promoters of tho new County of Williarnston, civin? their opinion that in caso the new Couuty of Williarnston is established the townships formerly be longing to Anderson Couuty cannot be compelled to pay taxes for six years longer to build Court IIou.so and Jail at Anderson. This Committee has re ceived tho very opposite advice from Messrs. Haynesworth cfc Parker, lawyers in Greenville, and from Col. Jas. L. Orr, the former Solicitor of this Circuit, and regarded as an able lawyer. This is a question of law aud an interpretation of tho Coustitution of tho State which will have to be finally settled by tho Courts of the State. But tho townships of An derson Couuty seceding to form Wil liarnston County will undoubtedly bo called on to pay this tax to tho Anderson County officials, and upon their rofusal to do so suit will unquostionaly bo enter ed against each and all of them. It may be said that this is not a County matjtor and therefore tho new County of Wil liarnston will not have to pay to defend theso suits, but unqunstionably tho land owners, aud property-holders aad tax payers in Williarnston County will have to defend those suits individually, and in forming Williarnston County you are buying a lawsuit and will certainly have this expense to meet. We believe the tax will bo collected, and will have to bo paid for six years to pay for the building of the Court House aud Jail in Anderson County, We aro informed that the citizens of Williamston have put up a bond for S23.0OO.O0 to secure the sum of $1^000.00 towards building the Court House and Jail at Williarnston. In the first place, $15.000.00 will not be a sufficient sum to build a Court House and Jail, and if they are erected for that cost, it will only be a few yoare before they will be torn down and suitable buildings erected at the ex pense of tho County. Without question ing tho financial responsibility of tha parties signing that bond, it is well to boar in mind that Greenwood City filed a bond signed by its citizens, who were amply able to pay it, as a guarantee that Greenwood City would to the extent of ?25,000.00 pay for the building of a Court House and "Jail in Greenwood. This bond was exhibited in the Legislature and used as an argument for the passage of a law authorizing the formation of Greenwood County. However the re sult Is that Greenwood County has been formed and Greenwood City is prevented by the Courts from issuing her bonds for $25,000.00, aud the County of Greenwood will have to pay for the Court House and Jail. We feel positive that this will be the result in Williamston County, and that the tax-payers of Williarnston Coun ty may as well recognizs the fact that if Willi:ims:on County is formed they will have to pay for tho County Court House and Jail, as well as for the Court House and Jail in Anderson. It has been stated by the promoters of the Williarnston County scheme that Greenwood County had arranged for ?1,? 300.00 to transcribo the records from the old Counties to Greenwood. This state ment is entiroly incorrect, as no provision was made in tho Act establishing the County of Greenwood for transcribing the records, and consequently no ar rangements have yet been made to ac complish that end. This will have to be done by subsequent legislation and it is safe to say will coat ten or tsvonty thous and dollars. In Anderson aud Greenville- Counties there are title grants and records running back to 1700. It is estimated that it will take one man. six years to transcribe theso titles from one County alone. This does not include Probate Judge deorees. mortgages and other records. This will have to be done. Who will pay for it? It will cost ten to twenty thousand dol lars and tho tax p*yers in Williarnston County will have to foot the bill. Tho cost of tho Court Hou^e and Jail and the cost of transcribing the records are only two items of the expense in the formation of a new County. County ex penses are more than double our State taxes, and forming three Counties out of tho same territory that now sup ports two would add forever, year after year, one-third more taxes to the tax payers of Williarnston. This additional tax will not be paid in any one year, but this cost of living will be a heritage we will leave our children. Wo urge all voters not to bo deceived by the promises and rosy piotures of the future prosperity of Williarnston as held out by the residents of that town. Our taxes aro now high -enough, and we urge all legal voters to bo out oarly and vote NO against Williarnston County. While we have every prospect of defeating this County scheme it is important to have every voter go out aud voto. It will not be safo to think everybody is going to vote against the County and you stay at home and not take the trouble to vote. It ?3 a most important election, and we urge overy voter to see that he deposits a NO ballot on tho 2Gth of June. The polls open at S o'clock a. in., and dosa at -1 o'clock p. m. Thomas J. Martin, Chairman. In your edition of the 11th inst.,-you published a letter from Mr. J Matt Coo ley, of Williarnston, stating that he was willing and ready to lettbe citizens of Williarnston have ?20,000 00 on the pa per they now have in hand, and in a statement made by the citizens'of Wil liarnston of date Juno 12th, 1SU7, and signed by Mr. P. M. Lander, Secretary, occurs the following, "We suppose these doubting Thomases will even doubt this, and doubt Mr. Cooley's ability to handle this; sum, but those who know him in banking circles know he can do it. These doubters of tho faith or ability of Williarnston to carry out her promises in this matter need doubt no longer. We have met them on every hand, and will Btate further that the amount reported as being on tho Auditor's books of property of our town is also erroneous and does us an injustice, it being twice as much as is reported. Mr. Cooley says his own re turn is thirty fivo thousand dollars from Williarnston. When our opponents write against us they should state facts, and not tr}' to deceive or mislead the peo ple." We have in our possession a copy of tho tax return sworn to by Mr. J. M. Cooloy on tho 12th of January, 1807, and which is as follows: One Gold Watch.S 10 00 Ono Buggy. 30.00 Value of all crodits, including evidences of crodits on the 1st of January, 1807. 1-1,000.00 Total.?14,010.00 Wo quoto again from Mr. Lander: "When our opponents write against us they should state facts and not try to de ceivo or mislead the peoplo." Thomas J. Martin, Chairman. Joseph W. Sullivan, P. D. Huir, Secretario?. P. A. Lo wirf, J. W. Huff, D. A. Geer, Jno. Greon, Charlos I). Smith, J E. Knight, . G. Piuukney, J. C. Ragsdalo, J. 11. Donald, W. A. Pepper, For Committee-. Another Address. A crisis of vital importance is pre sented to the voters of a portion of An derson County in the election which is to be held on the 20th day of June, to de cide whether a section of this county shall be taken to form the now county of llonca Path; it is a question that should bo well considered by every voter. Tho new county, if formed, will be composed of sections from Abbeville, Laurons, Greenville and Anderson coun tios, not adding any taxable proporty, but making five counties and five nets of county officers, where four now exist. Will not this item alono increase taxes? Anderson County, as it now stands, is nearly square, with couuty scat near tho centre, amongst the lowest in tax levy, with the best roads and road eystem of auy county in tho State, in fact tho ban ner county, a couuty of which every man in it is proud of; and before wc disfigure its symmetry and dissolvo the ties of a fife timo to boom the town of Ilonca Path, we should weigh tho matter well and count tho cost. Greenville County has a lloating debt of $-10,000, with a large bonded debt in curred in building the Air Line R. 11. and the Greenville anil Laurena l?. ., and their tax levy for last year was, for all purposes, 17 mills. Laurcns also has a bonded li. 11 debt of $1.00,000, the pro rata part of which will havo to bo as sumed by taxpayers of tho now county; also Sullivan township, in Laurens, with Dunklin and Oak Lawn townships, iu Greenville County, have individual bonded debts, all incurred in building railroads, without a foot of said roads in their section on which tliey can levy a tax. Lawyers differ as to whether tho pro rata part of theso debts shall bo paid by the new counties, or by tho sections owing the debt; if the new county has the debt to pay, will not the taxes of tho Anderson aection be raised several mills? On the other hand, if the sections from Greenville and Laurens have their part of tho debt to pay by thomsolvos, would we not be fastened to a section of coun try, with the load they have to carry, that could not make rapid strides in tho march of progress? Would any sensible man at a rr.ee stake his money on ahorse that was crippled in two legs? Now, as ;o tho $35,000 voted for the new court !.iouse and jail at Anderson, lawyers differ as to whether wo would be liable for our part of that debt, should we bo in the new county, but of one thing wo may rest assured: we will make two payments on said debt, tho ono for this year is now on the tax books and the levy for ne*xt year will be made before tho Legislature could organize tho new county, with a probability of our helping to pay the whole debt; wo would help erect public buildings for Anderson County at a cost of $30,000, whilst wo would be occupying buildings at Honea Path that would cost $15,000. All records of real estate lying in the new county would have to be transferred from the old books at considerable cost, and all property now owned by the old county, such as road machines, mules, lands, etc., would be held by them, re quiring us to help pay for them, but not giving us any benefit from them. There is no sentiment in this ; plain, honest facts as we see them, and facts that will reach tho pockets of every tax payer. Tho new county scheme must have two-thirds of the votes in each section before it can succeed, and voters who are opposed to tho measure should remem ber that by staying away from the polls, it is practically giving two votes to the new county, but by coming to the polls and voting NO kills two votes. Bo euro and come to your voting pre cinct on Saturday, Juno 26th, bring your registration certificato and tax receipt, for they will be needed, and, above everything else, vote, Shall tho now county be established, NO. (Chairman) J. M. Cox, John T. Green, D. A. Geer, J. M. Mattison, J. P. Cox, - J. J. Vaughn, L. D. Harris, Committee. Meeting of Influential Citizens Opposes New Counties. e Intelligencer" has received the following: Princeton, S. C, June 17,1807. A meeting having been called by a committee to meet at Princeton to-day to all those opposed to the Honea Path county scheme tho following resolutions were passed and an executive committee appointed as follows : Oak Lawn?W. P. Wham, J. R. Hill, Laurene Garrett. Dunklin?William Sims, J. H. Trayn ham, J. W. A. Holland. . Sullivan?B. M. MoCuon, J. B. Humbert, J. W. Gambrell, James Pitts, Thomas Sullivan. , Waterloo?J. E. Goddard, B. L. Hen derson, J. P. Jones. Donalds?W. J. Donald, S. S. W. Brown, J. N. Drake. Cokesbury?W. E. Algay, John Razor, Bob Smith. Due West-T. V. Miller, Bob Pratt, A. A. Pearson. Diamond Hill-Sam Wakefield, L. B. Robertson and the others to be appointed by the chairman of thia committee. Honea Path?W. C. Branyon, J. R. Clement, J. It. Branyon. Martin?J. T. Ashley, W. N. Parker, J. Martin. Belton?J. J. Vaughan, John T. Green, J. O. Cox. Moved, seconded and carried that each committee will be allowed to increase its committee. The president appointed three from each county o prepare a suitable address to the voters of said sections informing them as to the law under which said election is to be held on the 26th, so as to protect them in their rights as voters. The meo ti ; was unanimous and against the formatioa of all new counties. The Hon. J. B. Smith addressed the meeting in opposition to Honea Path county, ex pressing the sentiment of his section of Laurene county. Other membera of the meeting expressed the sentiment of their sections against the formation of all new counties. Mr. Watkirjs, ofthelawfirm of Bonham & Watkins, gave an explanation of tho ballot that wa.a proposed in opposition to the new county and declared it legal in every respect and the ballote were distri buted to the proper committee of each section to be voted. He very clearly ex pressed the opinion that no municipal government could create a debt for any other purpose than ita own use and bene fit. From his definition we would have to pay taxes for a new court house in the new counties, if we depended on munici pal help, but they coula execute good and valid subscriptions, provided they were worth their subscriptions and tho sub scriptions were carefully drawn by ekilled attorneys. He also said taxes would be necessarily higher and that all old counties would keep all properties now in their possession and that we would have our pro rata share of old county debts to pay, besides our individual township debts to pay, which in the case of Sullivan, Dunk lin and Oak Lawn townships would mean bankruptcy to them. Each voter In the double sections will be entitled to cast a "No" vote against Honea Path and aleo against Williamston. Should he vote favoring either ono he must deposit a ('No" ballot against the other. The meeting named the executive com mittee of the different sections to take note of all irregularities in the manage ment of this election and report the same to the officer? of the meeting. There being no lurther business the meeting adjourned. J. W. Wideman, PreBidont. J. W. Sullivan, Secretary. ? Some quaint and curious toys 1,500 years old were recently found in a child's grave in course of some excavations in an old Roman cemetery made in Rheinhessen, Germany. Most of them were made of glass. ? Five years ago a man named Voight stole a ride on a railroad in Colorado. Recently ho became a Christian, and was smitten with remorse to such an extent that he sent a written confession to tho company, enclosing S1.5G, being hia fare at the rate of throe cents a mile, with interest added. As a matter of fact, the fare at the time was four cents a mile, and the company has Bent the man a demand for fifty-two cents in addition. ? It is a singular faot that while all other games of chance or skill have at one time or another been denounced by the clergy of every faith, chess alone has re ceived their approbation, and among the best pi" -re of every land have been clergy ., prieets and bishops. The ' weather ia hatohing a good many candidates in the Sixth District to fill the seat made vacant by the appoint mont of Congressman McLaurin to the United States Senate. Jondonsed Testimony. Chas . Hood, Broker and Manufactu rers' Agent, Columbia, Ohio, certifies that Dr. King's New Discovery has no equal as a Cough remedy. J. D. Brown, Prop, of St. James Hotel, Ft. Wayne. Ind., testifies that he. was cured of a Cough of two years' standing, caused by La Grippe, by Dr. King's New Discovery. B. P. Merrili, Baldwinsville, Mass., says that he has used and recommended it and never knew it to fail and would rather have it than any doc tor, because it always cures. Mrs. Hem ming, 222 E. 25th St., Chicago, always keeps it at hand and has no fear of Croup, because it instantly relieves. Free Trial Dottlos at Hill-Orr Drug Co. Did Tou Ever. Try Electric Bitters aa a remedy for your trouble1-? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Complaints, exerting a won derful direct inlluence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Headache, Faint ing Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex citable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spoils, Electric Bitters is the medi cine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed bv its uso. Large bottles only fifty cents at Hill-Orr Drug Co. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Ioffer my professional services to the citizens of Anderson and surround ing country. I will be found at the Store of Hill-Orr Drug Co. during the day, and at my father's residonce, (No. 9 East Boun dary Street), during the night, unless pro fessionally engaged. June 23, 1897 52 2 are inconvenient during the day and destroy rest at night. They make life a misery instead of a blessing. They affect many persons after thoy reach the age of 40, and are w illy accom panied by a decay of vital power. They can be Thoso Sparagus Kidney Pills of yours are in my estimation the greatest things for kidney and bladder troubles I bavo ever heard of, and I have tiied lots of dif ferent kinds of medicine. I have been a great sufferer from kidney and bladder troubles for a good many years, but Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills have cured me up in Kreut Bhapo, and I am now perfectly well. Rodt. E. McCarver, 114 Market st. Memphis, Tenn. HOBBS Sparaps Kidney Pills. HO?BS REMEDY CO., Pbopribtobs. Chicago, Dr. Hobbs.Pillfl For Sale in ANDERSON, S. C, by WI LH ITE WILHITE, Wholesale aud Re tail Dru?Rists, 39 Public Square._ PROFESSIONAL. DE. WM. F. MERGER, OF GREENVILLE, S. C, SPECIALIST Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Will be in Anderson City, ut Hotel Cbi quola, for one week, beginDinp Monday, June 28th, prepared to treat all diseases in his Specialty, and respectfully offers his services to the Profession ar.d the Public Refer by permission to Doctors Nardin and Orr. Respectfnllv. WM. F. MEFIER, M. D., Stete Adjunct Professor diseases of Eye, Ear and Throat, Medical College of Va. "notice. THE undersigned hereby forbids any person from hiring or harboring Morris Richardson, a negro about 25 years of age, of low stature, who is under con tract with me for the year 1897, and has left me without just cause. Persons dis regarding this notice will be prosreuted. W. M. McCURRY. June 23, 1897_52_'__1*' 'bicycle contest Who is the Most Popular Young Lady In Anderson County] The Iellioencer wants its readers to decide this quostion by a vote, and the 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 Intel ligencer from now until Saturday, 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 guranteed that the contest will be conducted absolutely fair. The bicycle which we shall present to the lady receiving the greatest.Dumber of votes, is a Crescent Model No 4, and is a very handsome wheel, ODe of the best manufactured by the Crescent Company, which is represented in Anderson by the Sullivan Hardware Company, who will give the usual guarantee upon it. The bicycle ia now on exhibition in one of the show windows of the Sullivan Hardware Company's store, where you are cordially invited to call and inspect it. Here is the coupon, cut it out and write on it plainly the name of the lady for whom you wish to vote and send to this 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. TMK VOTE TO DATE. Miss Janie Gantt. 75G Miss Rose Payne.707 Miss Felicia Murray. G3G Miss Poarl Dahn. 537 Miss Sallie Cater. 461 Miss Ella Sherard.. 421 Miss Matti? Brown, Baltoii. 313 Miss Carrie Thompson. 185 Miss Mary Stevenson. 1G3 Miss Maude Rosamond. 117 Miss Ideile Rice. 78 Miss Sylvene Peoples. 63 Miss Mary Hays. 46 Miss Ella Townsend. 35 Miss Alice Duckworth. 32 Miss Ellio t?eel. 32 Miss Mamie Kay?Neal's. 31 Misa Gertrude Brown. 22 Mies Bessia 8pearman. 18 Miss Minnie E. Wilson. 16 Miss Edna Farle. 13 Miss Mary Richardson. 13 Miss Anna Harper. 13 Miss Fannie Pincknoy. 10 Miss Jeanie Simpson. 7 PIC NIC IVI Olives, Heinz's Pickels, Chow Chow, t Potted and Canned Meats, Pie Prerja Mixed Tea, Ceylon Tea for Ice, Lemons Fresh Chocolates and Candies. : : : AL WA YS Try our 5c. Ci, Then Dried Apples at 5c. per po . ??We handle nothing but ' PRICES. H. B, FA RILEY'S IS THE F To Get yo When you are in Town. It is also the pk to get a dollar's worth of COFFEE If y< want something that will please your mot er-in-iaw. ~~A COMMON WE do not believe in using extra the people, aud we do not believe that cost, &c, has any bearing on an tuteli: the class of people we wish to reach in we do not paint our ads. in as glowing We find it takes FACTS and FIGUR of Andeison County. Now, owing to our business in the near future, and ni( bran new Goods WE OFFER FOR entire Stock?consisting of a great ma margin of profit. We have not space of Staple Dry Goods, Notions, Cheap Shoes of every description, Heavy and All we aski a look and a compai Yours ?0 ? AH ATTRACTIVE STORY. It was one ofthoso hot Summer days in June?I now recall the time exactly? it waa June, 1S?I7. Tho crowd was gather ed about where formerly stood a tall pine, Just south of Anderson County's venera ble Court House. That something out of the ordinary ws.s transpiring waa eviden ced by the j im and push. Those on the outor circle wtre scrambling to get inside, while those on the inner circle conceded their ground reluctantly. Useless to say it, we joined the 3 . The centre of attraction was a gentle man of ordinary appearance, weighing about one hundred and fifty. To say tbore wna nothing in the appearance of tho man to attract special attention is putting it mild, hut to li.'teu to bis tale of woe would tonch a sympathetic chord iu the most callous nature. This is the ?train of his story : Feller-Sitizens, Gentlemen, Mr. Prezc dint end Laders : I staa before u ter da not ter tare down what mi fren3 ov de op persition hev established by their hindus try and skill. Nor I wud not stamped wun iota ov their faim or ackrowd welth. But, frens, I am hfar to clame whut is myne, an tor demolish sech air castles es ther stranded hope* ov diecomfitted kora potifihun ma hev 'lowd 'em ter held. I wud hev u re-collect thet 1er 8 summers we hev fout fer a:;d obtained an i?crosed pat ernage aud rushed wiidiy thru the swet of July's melting suo, sud comed oui tr head with er houp an er yell, while kom petishuu lounged drowsily about, com plaining ov dall timee, or screamed with pane under the bloes delt with sech sleg hammcxa cz we name belo. The howl is kep roiin fer the summer ov '97 by thees matchless ih'geui : Cedar Buckets, three brass hcops, at 15c. Painted Buckets 'Jc, Red Cedar Buckets 40e, 3-gallon Cedar Churn, complete with dasher?, 50c ; -1 gallon do 60o ; Cylinder Cedar Churn S1.C5 ; Stone Churns Jars and Jugs, firet-c'as3 ware, at 7c per gallon, all sizes ; Galvanized Water Pails, never rust, 15c; Sox and Sispenders at 3c aud 5cp?ir; better still at 10c; 3-qt. Coffee Pols 9c, 4-qt. Coffee Pots 10c, Iron Pie Pans 3 for 5c, Agate Iron Dippers 10c, 13i-inch Wash Pan 5c, Agate Iron Wash Pan lOcr, larger do 15c, 2-qr. Pieced Dippers 5c, other Dippers 2c, 17-inch dovetailed wood Wash ? Boards 10c, Round Wood Trays 5c and 10c, bost Egg Whip on earth two for 5c, Stove Rakes So, Arctic Stove Lifters?keeps your hand cool?10j, two 5c packs best Chow ing Gum 5c, 10 qt. Milk Bucke:s 10c, 8 qt Milk Buckets 9c, Tip Top Lamp Stoves 10c Bang Curler Heaters? don't heat the ban dhs nor break chimneys?10c, twenty yds heavy Checked Homespun ?1 00, twenty yds. Drills for $1 00, two pounds best Soda 5c, best Axle Grease made six for 25c, larg? lump Laundry Starci, 'osst made, six lb3 for 25c, two All Day Suckers for lo, good Tea Spoons sii for 2c, good Table Spoons six tor 4c, Table Knives six for 252, good Spectacles 5c per pair, Cuff Buttons 2c 5c per pair, Pearl Link Cuff Buttons, a high class goods, 10c per pair, Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets 503 value at 20c per Set, good Cottonades at GJc per yard, good Shaving Brushes 5c and 10c, best Honey Comb Towel Crash 18 inches wide at 5c per yard beet Ball Sewing Thread ever made eight Balls 5c, All Colors five Balls 5c, Gent's Honest Scarf* and Cravate 5c and 10c each, Audccologne Toilet Soap a 10c cake for 5c, Poach Brand Double Cake Castile three for lOCj/very boavy clean Glrss Tumblers 15c sat, half-gailon Pitcher.. ?5o, Cream PitcbeiH 5c, Rob Roy, Corn Juice and Red Joy Tobacco, Water Coolers large and small, Oiiine Shoe Dressing a 25c value for l?c, Fruit Jars and Jelly Tumblers by the car load, and prices guaranteed the lowest. Don't pay the old prices till you get our '97 figure-. Now, ha'nt we a doin uv it, tho. Yours always truly, C. S. MINOR aud the TEN CENT STORE, 27 South Side Public Square. 5 LAWYER, ANDERSON, S. C. OHice Over Hank of Anderson. Jane 26 1297 51 warning. ACHECK on Bank of Anderson. No 10S, dated Juno 9, 1897, for $332.91, from T. B. EarJe, Dispenser, to E. '/,. Brown, haviag beoa lost, all perjoi.s aro hereby warned not to trade for same. E. Z. BROWN, Co. Tre-.surer. Juue 10, 1897_51_ ~ ATURDAYS ONLY. /"VWING'to the fact that it is almost im \J possible to keep Fresh M*ata, Ac, pure during hot weather, I have decided not to keep anything of the kiod only Saturdays, on which days you will find my market full of fine, fat B9ef, Mutton, Chickens, dressed and undressed, Fish, Vegetables, Eggs?in fact, everything to make a nice Sunday dinner. Very respectfully. F. M. BUTLER. P. S.?I have secured the agency for Rob't. Portner's Celebrated Beers, and as long aa the original package law holds good will be pleased to furnish families or individuals with large or small quantities, of same. I will also have in a few days some very fine Caso Whiskies for family uso, which I will deliver with the Cele brafod Rob'fc. Portaer B3or to any part o the City on notice without extra charge Re?pectfullv, F. M. B. June 9, 1S?7 50 clcry Sauce, iratiou. Fine ami Fruits, COFFEES. buckle's, Lcvermg's and Lown's. en Packages for $1.00. . . . ?FRES IT. ill gar?FIGARO. nest known to the Cigar trade, und. THE BEST GOODS at POPULAR kNT & SON.-PHONE89. 'LACE ur Dinner ! ice QU h SENSE TALK. vagant language to convey our ideas to all this talk about selling Goods below ?geut aud thinking public, and that is this advertisement, aud for that reason colors as do many of our competitors. ES to arrest the attention of the people the fact we intend to largely increase jan to replenish our entire Stock with THE NEXT NINETY DAYS our ny desirable Goods?at a very small to quote price3, but our Stock consists and Medium Priced Clothing, Hats, Fancy Groceries, &c. risou of prices. : strictly for business, BROWN & BRO. GOME WE have run through our Stock and CUT PRICES ou many lines of Goods in order to reduce our Stock before stock-taking, and you will find many genuine bargains. Call at once and we will convince you that it is to pour pecuniary interest to buy from us. WASH DRESS GOODS, Former price 8c, uow 5c. splendid line of Colored Lawns, 32 inchsf wide, reduced to 5c, worth 8c. lot of Colored Muslins worth 5c. reduced to 3c. Still have a lot of Orgaudie3, in white and colon, which we are deter mined to sell, and wc have put the prices on them to move them. There are many of them right new Goods, but we are unwilling to carry them over. This has been the best Silk season we ever had, and we still have a beautiful line. If you want a Waist or Dress don't buy until you look through our Stock. We have kept our Stock complete in all the Departments, and re member we are Headquarters for Dry Goods. New arrivals every week. New lot Parasols and Fans this week. Supply yourself for the hot weather. Our Store is the place to get what you need. Gloves, Mitts, Hosiery, Hand kerchiefs, Corsets, Trimmings, Lining?, Laces, Embroideries, Table Linens, Doylie3, Towels, Sheets and Pillow Cases ready for use ; Sheetings, Lace Cur tains?full and complete line always to be found. The largest stock of Trunkii, Valises and Telescopes in the city. If you are going to need any thing of the kind come to see us. MILLINERY BARGAIN COUNTER. To all who are interested in Ribbons?Greeting : Last Winter we sold! you cheap Ribbons, good Ilibbons, at and below cost. This Summer we wiU do the same, but we have a much larger assortment to offer. We buy at low figures for cash and vfisk to sell in the same way?low for cash. June is the time, R. S. Hill's the place, for these bargains. You have not bought your Sash ? Then come before the most desirable Ribbons are gone. BABY CAPS.?We cannot describe these, but call your attention to them. If you see them, price them and do not buy, it is because you do not need one. We sell a good Cap for 25c, and a nico one for 35c. FLOWERS are added to the list this time. We have no common Flow ers, but will sell you fine ones for very low prices. You need them for your midsummer Hat. Come before the one that matches your lovely Mualin is gone. You want these things, and we have them to sell at these prices on the Bargain Counter in the month of June, '97. CLOTHING, HATS, ? AND ? GENTS' FURNISHINGS. This Department is complete in every detail with seasonable Goods, and for Style, Fit and Price we lead the van. If you want a Suit, Coat and Vest, Straw or Felt Hat come and see us, and we will make you htppy. Remem ber, our stock of midsummer wearables wa3 never so complete. SHOES. We are now offering big drives in Shoes. Have a nice and full Stock, containing all the late toes and shapes, both in Men's ai.d Ln.dies, and have the prices right. Have a lot of Men's Plow and Calf Brogans which we are selling les3 the cost to make, We bought them that way and are selling them the same way. OXFORD TIES.?We have sold a great many Oxfords, and although it is not late in the season, have the sizes broken and the remainder will go cheap. The price tells the tale. Very truly, . S. llliL il Agents for Butterick Patterns. I STOVES AND FRUIT JARS BY THE CAR LOAD. One Quart Fruit Jars 60c. per dozen. Two Quart Trait Jars 80c. per dozen. AN now running two wagons selling STOVES and STEEL RANGES. I can soil you a Steel Range at about one-half the price they have been sold at before, and the Range is guaranteed by the manufacturera' bond, countercigued by me. If you need a Stove drop me a postal card and I will deliver it in your cook-room for cash, or on time for crood Note until Fall. I continue to handle the old reliable IRON KING and ELMO STOVES. Nothing much need be said about them, as they are already so well known for their durability and quick baking, Ac. Now ie the time to buy, as I have the Goods on the floor and cannot afford to carrv them in stock. I am loader this year in prices on FRUIT JAR3, JELLY GLASSES, ?fco. Soliciting your patronage, JOHN T. BURRISS. OUR GOODS AND PRICES ... ARE ? i. THEIR OWN BEST ARGUMENT. LACES AND EMBROIDERIES WERE never known to be sold so cheap : A handsome Lace, worth 8c.?our price. 5c. 4$ to 6 in. wider Lace, worth 15c.?our price. 10c. Embroideries, usually retailed for 10c.?our price.... 5c. Embroideries, usually retailed for 20c?our price.... 10c. Bed Spreads. 10-4 White Marseilles Pattern. 48c 10-4 White Marseilles Pattern, better quality. 75c. A. regular ?1.00 Marseilles Spread. 90c. Boys' Clothing. Washable Suits from 3 to 8 years.35, 50 and 75c per Suit. All Wool Cheviot, worth $2.00, our price.C~15. Lace Ourtains From 50c. per pair up. TO HOUSE KEEPERS. We have on exhibition the celebrated CHARCOAL CLAY FURNACE) USC(1 during the hot Summer months for preserving fruit )r ironing purposes. Everybody who sec3 it buys one. We have sold quite number of them already. Call early and be convinced of the bargains in store for you. L. GEISBERG, Proprietor of The Famous, 14 Blick Range, We3t Side Public I3quare, Andonon, 8. C.