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Local News? WEDNESDAY, MARCH S,. 1899. lu Inland China. The following extracts from private letters from Mr. and Mrs. Royall, who are representing the First Baptist Church of this city as missionaries in China, will, we know, bc read with interest by our readers : This last journey to Kwei-teh-tu was the most joyful siuce coining to China. Mr. Chang/a druggist, had been rend ing narts of the Scripture since my last journey here and when he saw mo said : "I've wanted some one to teach me, for I do not understand (like Philip and the Eunuch)/' He ca?ne to my inn daily and left Iiis shop, so when he was wanted they would have to send for him, for he" stayed with me to learn. One night after we had prayed he arose glad and happy, and said : "While you were praying it seemed that a great burden rolled from off me and I never wus so glad before." The following morning early he came in reading the Prodigal Son, and said: "That's me, -and now I have returned home and "been received and ant so glad." Then he began tobriug in his friends, among them the jailor, and he was taught daily. One day when the crowds had been great and many sick people had been brought for treatment, and I was very tired, Mr. Chang came over and saw ruy condition, and prevailed on me to leave my teacher with the crowd and go to his room across the street and rest. After I rested awhile the jailor came in. I taught him andi ead to him part of Acts 10 (the Philippian jailor^ and he cried out: "That's nie, and . ? want to be baptized." I hope that he will come to understand as Mr. Chang does, and later 1 can baptize them ooth. Mr. Chang's mother, who was treated and grew much better, want?d to give me clothing (most un usual expression of appreciation for Chinese.) Mr. Chang's friend came in tobe treated for opium-smoking and was cured, and he gave me his opium pipe as a trophy. The officials came to call and that brought in crowds of peo ple afterward. I hope to return thither again in a few weeks, and then per haps make an attempt to rent a house. An old man said to me: "If there are any others where you came from who could come and help you, send for them, for this work is too much for one i person., all of these cities ; when you would get to them all, why the people would be dead." Many robbers were heard of but by His grace and goodness I was kept safe. While I was there a merchant, thirty miles away, was taken from his shop at night and tied to a tree and burned to a crisp to get his money. 1 One of them was caught. The floods in the summer destroyed the crops and the people are in a bad condition, and it is the second year the crops have been lost. The Emperor's aunt was opposed to his moving so fast in the reforms, so she has put him in the background and assumed r mtrol herself again. No one knows T j,t the outcome will be. But it is ours to preach the Word and tell of Christ, and blessed be His name, He is coming to claim His own. We are all well-and He is leading . and teaching daily. As ever, F. M. ROYALL. We have been passing (on the Grand Canal) hythe districts where famine . and the dreaded famine fever have been raging. Poor, starved-looking little faces have been staring at us from the banks, reminding one of the pictures of . the Cuban suflerers. Bob bers abound. Our boatman does not dare stop for the night, except near a town or where a number of ooats are collected. Pray that we may have grace to wait patiently for God's harvest time, faith fully working in hope. Pray for the few who have confessed Jesus that they may grow in grace, and "having turned from idols to serve the living God and wait for his Son from heaven," that they may hear bright testimony. Remember them in the persecutions that they must endure. Words could not tell how hard it has been made for some of God's people in China. Pray for those who waver between life and death ; for those who daily hear the word; for the opening of more homes to us from which the female inmates never come out. Yesterday, after the meeting closed, the teacher, who has been reading Chinese with us for more than a year, " fell on Iiis face to the ground and con fessed Christ J-'Sus as the Son of thc one true God, his unly hope of salva tion. He has been seemingly a proud, rank heathen. Not more "than two months ago he declared his belief in the dragon as the frod of the Yellow River. One or two" others have con fessed more quietly. Yours in Christ, MARY S. ROYALL. Toney Creek Items. "Time hurries on with a restless, un remitting stream." Here we are hur ried around to March again. How many of us can realize that two months of the new year has passed ? . The clouds have dispersed, the sun has again appeared and every one has begun work again. After a few days rest during the snow, the teachers and pupils have re sumed their work. Let "onward and upward" be their motto, and let them make the very best use of their time, so that when the tenn closes they can look back witli pleasure and say, "thc year has taught much that thc days never knew." What now is present will some day be passed, and if we do not improve our time the past will not he bright to us. Life is divided into tliree part terms-that which was, that which is, and that which will be. Let us learn to profit by the past and from the present live better lives for the future. All our citizens seem to be cheerful, and some have begun to make prepara tion for the crop of '99. If a heavy snow is beneficial to the farming interest, as -onie farmers claim, then this year ought to bc a good one for farming, as the recent snow was unusually heavy. .Miss Essie Matti8on, of Beitou, is spending.', several days this week with Miss Maud Sutherland. 1Ye are glad to report no sickness at this writing. The farmer who has well lilied corn cribs, barns and smoke-houses, with a little cotton still unsold, should be truly thankful. Let us hope that next year will sec thousands in that condition. Wc will close as this is our first attempt to write for thc IxTELLiOE.vc.:.'; and wc are not sure that this will escape tile waste-basket. With best wishes To the IxTELLU?KXCKU and all ol' its readers. March 4, 1899. Denver Soles. The hail ami wind storm of Saturday night was heavy, but did no serious damage that wc have heard of. Sun day was clear and cold with a regular March wind. To-day (Monday) Ave have had all sorts of weather. If wo were making an almanac we would have for March (5th somethinglikc this: Clear; cold, cloudy, snow. rain. .clear, cold or cloudy, snow storm, high winds, sunshine, coldest winds and we know not what else before the day ends. Sunday morning Kev. Mike McGee preached a good sermon at Welcome to an interested audience. In the afternoon at Sandy Springs, Kev. S. Lander, of Williamston Col lege, preached to the delight of his many friends in this community. Every one knows and admires Dr. Lander for his faithful and successful work in educating the young ladies under his care. In nearly every community you can find one, or more, of these girls, who has developed through his teach ing into a noble, refined woman. Mrs. John Pruitt and children visited her father, Mr. J. W. Majors, lately. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eskew, sr., visi ted Miss Mattie Eskew last week. She has been quite sick with a relapse of the grippe. We are glad to say she is much better now. Miss Cenith Hem? Oree, an estimable lady and the best of nurses, has beea staying with her dur ing her illness. Those who can get Miss Cenith when they are sick scarce ly need a doctor. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Eskew, Jr., with their lovely babe, visited the family of Mr. W. D. Garrisou Sunday. , Cadet Will Garrison, of C. A.C., came home Friday on a short furlough. He had the pleasure of escorting Miss Docia Brock to Anderson Saturday on a flying visit to her uncle's, Mr. Ab. Brock. Miss Roxie Reed, one of Walhalla^ lovely ladies, has been visiting the family of her uncle, Mr. W. D. Garri son. We regret that her stay was so short. Very few of our young folks had the pleasure of meeting her. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Eskew were glad to see them in Denver last week. Farmers have been busy hauling fertilizers while it was too wet to plow. Up to this time there has not been near as much hauled from Denver as was last year. Experience is said to be a dear school, but perhaps it has learned our farmers some things they would leam no other way. Mrs. A. E. Browne has about recov ered from the grip. She desires us to return thanks to her neighbors who have shown her much kindness during her illness. This may .not be the best community in the State, but there is no better we will venture to say. We find it impossible to get "even" with our neighbors, they will do us more favors than we are able to pay. IXCOG. Sews from Old Rocky River. Well, it seems at this writing as if spring is near. The pleasant sunshine has put forth its warmth and the beau tiful birds are chirping from mom till night, and now all we like is the whist ling of the everday plow boy. Wheat is looking fine since the snow. A few more weeks and it will be rab bit high. Mr. Ross Price, accompanied by Miss Lola Hampton, of this section, spent last fourth Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Lula Price, at Iva. Mr. W. G. Moore, of this section, spent a few days hist week withins father-in-law at Troy, S. C. Wc have one of the best preachers in the world and he is well known throughout this State. He is getting up in years, but to hear him talk no one would think so. He lives in thc little town of Honen Path, about twen ty-two miles front this place, and he has been preaching here for over one year, preaching two days in each month, and thc members have not paid him but about seventy-five dollars, when he should have had one hundred and twenty-five dollars more. There are plenty members in this Church to pay it. More than that, there are a great many who could pay ten dollars and never miss it from their pocket book who only pay two dollars aud a half, and still they grumble at paying that. There haye been, a great many who have been suffering with some severe colds. Nothing new to hear some one talking through his nose. Mr. Thomas Hall and wife and little girl, Bertie, of the Antreville section, spent last Sunday with their brother, Mr. and Mrs. L'arkcr Alewinc, of this section. Mr. B. C. Alewine weut over to sec his brother last week near Antreville on some personal business. Some of our farmers sowed a few oats last week. .There would have been a vast amount of oats sowed this spring if the weather had been suita ble. The farmers are farther behind with their farm work this year than they have been for several years, but just let three or four weeks dry weather come and no one would think he was behind, but how tired we would be when night comes. DITTO. Pendleton Items. - I The largest shipment ol" cotton ever made from our town is now in pro gress. Mr. F. J. Polzer is shipping nine hundred and t wenty-live.bales. Mr. .1. H. Mounce done the buying and band ling of thc above amount of cotton. Mis. J. T. Hunter and Miss R. H. 'Prescott were in Anderson last Thurs day. Dr. H. C. Miller, who lives uearliere, has had a partial stroke of pa rsi lysis. His daitgbtcr, Mrs. C. Simons, of Char leston, was called by telegram to lier sick lather, also Mrs. Hook, ol" Clem son, another daughter. Mr. S. \J. Kskew and Mr. H.o. Harris :itt<'iidcd Snlesday in Anderson Mon day. TULL TAU:. Drainage Association. Tlie Anderson County Drainage As sociation met in tiie Court House ai tl i o appointed hour to-day (Monday). The minutes of the Inst meeting wore read and adopted. The committees on the different streams reported that they lind made some progress, hut the most of them had not completed their work. On motion, all of the old committees were continued, requested to complete their duties and report to :i meeting of tiie Association to be held on Saturday. March 25th, at ll o'clock a. m. The following names were added to the committees : P. ll. Brown, on Six and-Twcnty ; li. Jolly Poole, on Cox's Creek. The following gentlemen were ap pointed committees or. streams that have not been represented at any pre ceding meeting : Hencoop-T. L. Clinkscales, F. M. Taylor and P. Clinkscales. Wilson's Creek-W. W. Beaty, J. Ii. Ashley and W. A. Watson. Generostee-J, M. Chamblee, Wade. Chamblee and D. J. Burri ss. Mountain Creek-W. H. Glenn, C. M. Finley and T. W. Norris. Broadway-T. F. Drake, S. N. Pear man and J. S. McFall. Barker's Creek-ll. B. Kay, Lawrence I Branyon and Jasper Ashley. Rocky River, below McFalPs Mill J. L. McGee and J. H. Anderson. The following committee was ap pointed to draw up a form for commit tees to get landowners to sign : M. B. Richardson, J. M. Payne and P. H. Brown. The committees are requested to copy and use the following form, so we may have a uniform obligation on all streams : State of South Carolina, ) Anderson County. S We, the undersigned landowners on the-stream, do agree to pay our pro rata share of the expense of ditching said stream. The said ditch ing shall not exceed the following pri ces : 8 feet wide and 5 feet deep, (JO cents ; 10 feet wide and 5 feet deep, 75 cents ; 15 feet wide and 6 feet deep, Sl.00; 18 feet wide and 0 feet deep, $1.50. Where in original forests 50 cents extra for cleaning away trees, etc. The Association adjourned to meet on Saturday, ?5th inst., at ll o'clock a. m. P. H. BROWN, Sec. Corner Creek Happenings. During the past week we had some warm weather. But, oh, this week the temperature has somewhat changed, and we are experiencing some cold and blustry weather. Early sown wheat is looking very promising j ust now, while that of late sowing does not. Miss Talula Crowther, one of Antre vil le's charming girls, accompanied by her brother, Kyle, honored us with a pleasant visit Saturday and Sunday. Miss Leila Gassaway, one of our young ladies, is on a visit to relatives near the city of Donalds. Mr. L. A. Shirley, one of our pro gressive and energetic fanners, was selling pork the other day. "Lom" believes in making a living at home, for he made about 100 bushels of peas last year, plenty of corn to do him, meat, potatoes, etc. He is also one of the best gardeners in this community, for his garden is on the side of the road, where it can be seen to be a fact. He is especially fond of "cabbage and crout." If everybody would follow his example they would be in a better lix for hard times, "when they come." The patrons of our school have made up a six weeks' school for Miss Lou Gassaway, the public school being out last Friday. With best wishes to all, wc arc the same, _ Tv ito. Townville News. The farmers of this community are sowing spring oats and turning stub ble, and have gone to work in good heart after having the blues torso long. Some have been hauling their guano while others arc preparing their land for another crop. Mr. J. B. Ligon is out on the farm again. Ile has been suffering with his right arm, which he had the misfortune to get sawed up very badly in the gin at this place some few days ago. Mr. J. L. O. Whitfield had thc sad misfortune to get his dwelling house and most of its contents destroyed by fire one day last week. He has the sympathy of his friends and neighbors. Mr. W. J. Wooten, o? Bowman, Ga.. was in town a few days j;go. Messrs. Walter Routh and Rufus Earle gave a dance at Mr. H. C. Routh's a few nights ago. lt was highly en joyed by the young people of the sur rounding community. Mr. Jim Pr?sure moved to Pel /.er a few days ago. Mr. M. H. Moore has a little store near here. Mr. Robert Bowie and his charming sister were visiting in this neighbor hood a few days ago. Mr. Woodson Giles is seen going in thc direction of Asbury neighborhood very frequently. There is some attrac tion for him over there. Mockixt: BUM?. Honor Roll of McAdam's School. First and Second (?rade-Lucia Shir ley, 07; Jim Shirley, Ol?; Kate Darhey, 04. Third (?rade-Emma Gassaway, 5)5; .loe Mugaba, ?W; Lizzie Lomax, ?3., Fourth Grade-Nettie Hanks. 97; Lula Rickets, 07; Etta Lomax, 07. Fifth (?rude-Lizzie Shirley, 07; Lu ther Lomax, !M. Sixth (?lade-Olivia Gassaway, NH: Minnie Gassaway, ON; Lois Shirley. Varona Shirley, !>.*?. Lm ( i .\SSA WA v. Teacher. To Cure A Colli In One l)?y Take Lmxativo Bromo t^uminn Tablets. All druggist** refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuino has L. B. Q. on each tablet. Sadler's Creek Dois Thc farmers aro getting badly lu ll ind with their work. Mr. Marshal Rooks, accompanied hy his charming daughters. Misses Hattie and Xiha, of Cayon, Ca., visited rela tives near here recently. Our neighborhood is overrun nov.* with old bachelors and widowers, ll' any of the girls take a notion to adver tise for a fellow (as it was reported some did in the past,) why just send your advertisements down this way and perhaps you might stand n chance to get one. The health ol'our community is very good with the exception ol' a few cases of la grippe. Success -to the IXTKLLIOKXCKK find its many readers. K. ANO J. A Card of Thanks. MR. EDITOR: Please allow us through your paper to return our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends wiio ministered to the comfort of our dear husband and father during his last ill ness. As we were galhcred around his bedside here on earth, so may we all be gathered with him around the throne in Heaven. MRS. COR RIK P. POORE AND CHILDREN". A Gallant South Carolinian. Col. Jas. H. Tillman, of the First South Carolina, has been in correspon dence with Col. Theodore Roosevelt in reference to a tit testimonial of gallant ry for Maj. Micah Jenkins of the Rough Riders. Major Jenkins is a son of thc dashing Confederate brigadier of that name, and a native of Yorkville. Fol lowing is Gov. Roosevelt's letter, given by Col. Tillman to the Augusta Herald for publication : State of New York. Executive Chamber. Albany. Feb. 2:3,1890. Col. J. H. Tillman, Edget?eld, S. C. My Dear Sir-I take peculiar pleasure in writing in behalf of Major Micah Jenkins, formerly of my Regiment (Rough Riders) First Volunteer cavalry. I have been endeavoring to have Maj. Jenkins put into the regular army. I do not believe that in the whole ser vice could be found a braver or more gallant soldier. He entered my regi ment as junior captain and handled his troops so well in the Gu?simas tight that at the request of all the other cap tains at the San Juan ?ght I made him an acting major, and he was made major because of the gallantry and ef ficiency he there displayed. I have also recommended him for a brevet because of his gallantry. He was be side me when we charged from Kettle hill to the second linb of entrenchments and he afterwards went on practically by himself until he ran into the Span ish lines and had to be recalled. His hat was shot from his head and his coat almost to tatters. At no time, by night or day, did he fail in performing his whole duty and more than his duty. Danger seemed to act upon him lit erally like wine, in short, my dear sir, he showed himself in every way worthy of his gallant father, the Confederate ? general. Although irrelevant, I cannot refrain from mentioning the fact that I carried through the campaign the held glasses used in the civil war by Gen. Dayton of the Confederate service (also a South Carolininn.), these glasses having been loaned to me by his daughter,- Miss Dayton, of thc navy department, at Washington. With great regard and assuring you that it has been indeed a pleasure to write in behalf of my gallant comrade, Major -"Jenkins, 1 am very sincerely yours, T11EO nour. Robs kv v. LT. - Bernard Carter, of Allensvillc, Ky., says he is the champion long-dis tance rider of thc world. Every day in the last 20 years he has riddeu 30 miles on business, and hunting and other pleasure trips have brought his average up to 12,400 a year. Up to date Carter claims to have traveled 248,000 miles on horseback. - Don't poison your heme life with worry and fret whenever things go wrong. - If a woman has a duck of a bon net she is right in the swim. If you want Galv. Poultry Wire you will find it at Sullivan Hardware Co's, at prices that will surely sell you. Have hot water pipes run irom your stove to bath room. Try Osborne & Clinkscales. The Anderson Mattress and Spring Bed Co. has employed un expert Uphol sterer, who is making a specialty of Up holstering Church pews at prices far be low what has usually been paid here. Out of town orders lilied. 3"> Iron King Stoves aro sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Clinkscales. Township Commissioners. Tho following gentlemen have been appointed hy Gov. Fllorbc as Town ship Commissioners for" the purpose oj assessing property for taxai ?on. Tin l'on ni held its lirst nieeiing yesterday; Anderson-J. J). Maxwell. C W Fant. P. K. Norris. Helton-J. .1. Vaughn. C. W. Faur, A. ll. Groen. Broadway-Jf. P. McDaniel, !'. II ft ent ry, W. C. ( !:unphell. Brushy Creek-.1. tl. Tripp, ll. V. Coley, S. M. Sitroii. Cent ervi ! lc-' ?liver Bolt, .1. li. Kskew. S. .1. Watson. Corner-AV. P. Cook. 1). J. Sherard, W. W. Adams. Fork-li. A. Sullivan. .1. A. Gantt. .Jr., John Lcdbetter. Garvin-ll. T. Martin, .J. F. Garvin; A. X. Richardson. Hall-H. M. Tate, C. li. Bailey! W. P. Bell. Honen Path-J. M. Hanks, W. S. Fleming, Price Gumbrell. Hopewell-W. J. Yandi vcr, - P. If. Brown, ll. II. Gray. Martin-W. P. Wright. R. E. Parker, R. R. Keaton. Pendleton-W. D. Garrison, Samuel McCrary, Scott Young. Rock Mills-E. M. Gary, R. P. Black, J. R. Tilley. Savannah-L. S. Clinkscales. J. J. Smith, Clifford Burriss. V?rennos-J. H. Jones, E. F. Weed. J. P. Tate. Williamston-C. E. Horton, E. N. Elrod, John B. Hogg. Bucfclens Arnie* Salve. The best salve in theworld for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund I ed. Prise 25 cents per box For sale hy Hill-Orr Drug Co >'o Cure->'o Pay. All Physicians of experience know the knife is a failure in the treatment of Cancerous diaeasee. Dr. F. A. Williams, of Laurens, S. C., will be at Williamston March 15th to 20th, and will euro, with medicine, all cases treated. Eradicate the disease locally and constitutionally and you are well to stay well. No pay until the patient is well. All Hemor rhoidal troubles quickly cured without the knife. ' 35-3 The C. A. Reed Music House has taken the State Agency for tho celebrated Co lumbia Graphopboue, and is selling them at manufacturer's prices. It will interest every one to call at the Music House and see this wonderful invention. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne & Clinkscales, Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Clinkscales. Blacksmith Tools are offered so cheap by Sullivan Hardware Co. tbat the small est farmers will find that it will pay them to buy an outfit. ? big combination has advanced price on Barbed Wire, and no doubt will make another advance soon. Sullivan Hard ware Co., with the ready cash, bought five car loads ahead before the rise, and will hold the combination down in this section for awhile at least. Two car loads just received at old prices. The C. A. Reed Music House has re cehtly received a full car load of Pianos, and are offering high grade instruments at lower prices than eyer heard of in this country. FOR RENT-The offices recently occu pied by Bonham & Watkins, in the IN TELLIGENCER building. Apply at this offi CH. Tremendous stock of Guns, bought before the high tariff went into effect. Sullivan Hardware Co. will sell you a Gun cheaper than they can be bought to day at wholesale from the factory. A new delight is found each year in the first ride of the season. The new Vikings and descents have every quali fication to please the most critical rider. These wheels are envied by all. On ex hibition at Sullivan Hardware Co's. Bi cycle Department. Another big job lot of Leather Collars just received at Sullivan Hardware Co. This is a rare bargain, and you will re gret it, if you buy before seeing those ?00 dc This is the time to be investigating. Consider last year's record und then let us show you our 'P9 Viking aud Cres 1 cent Bicycles. Sullivan Hardware Co. now have these wheels ou exhibition. AN ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR. ONE DOLLAR.-One hundred en graved visiting cards in fashionable style is a inoHt acceptable present for either ladies or gentlemen. We furnish these (name only) for one dollar and prepay postage Work done in our own factory here. No delay. Send for samples of cards or wedding invitations. J. P. STEVENS & BRO , Jewelers and Engra vers, 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. During the long winter evenings it's a good time to think about your '90 bicy cle. Facts apeak louder than advertise ments. Viking and Crescent Bicycles speak for themselves. These wheels are sold by Sullivan Hardware Co. (KIO Oliver Chilled Steel B?am Plows sold this season by Sulli-an Hardware Co. If you can find of these customers that will not say it is a better Plow than any other make he is using they will give you an Oliver free. Sullivan Hardware Co. still sell the Towers & Sullivan Steel Plows. Farm ers know they are the bsHt goods is why they sell so rapidly. Car load just in and another on the way. Prices right. For til o Prevention anti Cure of the Pr?valent Trouble? . . . GRIPPE, COLDS) And their accompaniments. Neuralgic Pains, Headache, Pain in the Limbs, OUR CRIP CAPSULES Are almost a Specific. This remedy should be in every household. _ EVANS PHARMACY. PATRICK MILITARY INSTITUTE .8?S =-?-? - i Offers Best Advantages in All Respects. Students may save Time and Money. JOHN B. PATRICE, Anderson* S. C. i FOR MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN. -eady for ?Spring Business. We want to announce to our friends and the people generally that we were never in better shape to meet the demands of the people than at pres ent. Our Buyer has just returned from New York where, with the assis tance of our Resident Buyer, he laid in one of the most practical and depen dable Stocks ever brought to this market by us. Our Buyer, and also our ReEident Buyer, (Mr. S. D. Stradley,) have had great experience in buying ; they know the wants and needs of the people, and where to get the Goods to please them. Our Millinery was selected and bought by Miss Jennie Copper, also an experienced buyer and of acknowledged taste. We eau assure our Lady friends that they can come to us with confidence, feeling sure that they can get the latest styles in Millinery and the class of merchandise that will please both their taste and their purses. In Clothing we certainly have very superior advantages. Our Mr. R. C Webb is connected with a large Clothing Manufactory, which gives him au insight into the business in many ways-keeps him posted as to the conditions of Clothing market, latest styles, best makes, &c, and then, with the assis tance of Mr. Stradley, always on the spot in iNew York, and ever alert for the bargains and special sales, we say with confidence that our advantages are very superior. Yes, for Clothing aud Gents' Furnishings you can come to us with all confidence possible. Mrs. Cummings (the finest Dress Maker of this section of the State) is with us now, which gives the Ladies the opportunity of having their Dresses made i* the most stylish manner and at reasonable and satisfactory prices, and also to get her ideas as to styles, &c Throughout our entire Store we have very efficient and experienced young Men and Ladies who know their business, and who assure us that it is their intention to redouble their efforts to pleaee our customers in every way possible, and make every transaction a pleasant one. AS TO PRICES : lt is a generally accepted fact through this up-coun try that, taking our Stock from one end to the other, and considering the character of our merchandise and the dependable values we offer, that you cannot buy Goods for less, if as reasonable, as from us. However, we don't make much ado about our prices-our friends and customers look after that. We give our attention to the reliability of our merchandise, see that you get full value for your money every time you trade with us. We appreciate every cent spent with us, and glad always to see you, mat ters not how small your purchase. We extend to all Upper Carolina a broad, liberal invitation to come to see us and our Stock. Thanking you for all past patronage, we shall continue to endeavor to merit its continuance. Yours very truly, Great Sweep Our Buyer now in the Northern markets purchasing the Largest and best-assortud Stock of Spring and Sum mer Goods ever brought to this market. We are daily receiving New Spring Goods of every descrip tion that we would be pleased for you to call and in spect. Also, everything in the way of Heavy Winter Goods we will close out below Cost rather than carry them over until next season. SWEEP IN OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. Beautiful line Percales just received, worth 8c. for only. 42c Beautiful line Welts in'Fancy Stripes, worth 12*0, for only. 9c Solid Ducks, in all colors, best quality, worth 15c, for only. 9c Beautiful quality White Lawn, worth 8c, for only. 4k Shirting Prints, best quality, worth 5c, for only. 3k Bleaching, good quality, worth 7c, for only. 4^0 Double-width Brocaded Brocadines, beautiful designs, worth 15c, for only Ile Black Brocaded Brilliantine, 40 inches wide, all wool, worth 40c yard, for only. 24c Big Sweep in the Notion Department. White Marseilles Counterpanes, ready hemmed, worth S1.00, for only.. 68c Corsets, good quality, worth 35c, for only. 19c Ladies' Outing Shirt Waists, worth 25c, for only. 15c Ladies' and Gentlemen's Umbrellas, worth 60c, for only.. 39c Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Undervest, worth 25c, for only. 12c Pure Linen Window Shades, worth 40c, for only. 24c Ladies' Handkerchiefs, worth 5c, for only. 2c Bleached Cotton Towels, worth 7c, for only. 4c Sweep in the Millinery Department. 100 Ladies' Fine Felt Hats just received, real value 75c each-we will close this lot for only. 19c Big Sweep in Shoes. Our Shoes make your feet feel glad. We sell only high grade Shoes at the very lowest prices, every pair guaranteed. Oue lot of Odds adid Ends of high grade Shoes, that are worth S1.25, for only. 75c Ladies' Dongola Shoes, Button or Lace, worth S1.50, for only. 98c Men's Tan Camel Cali Shoes, worth S2.25, for only.S1.65 Ladies' Oxford Ties, Kiel lined, worth 81.00, for only. 75c Yours truly, " LESSER & CO., Under Masonic Temple, The acknowledged Cheapest House in Anderson.