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Local News. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1899. The Orr Cotton Mill. A meeting of the stockholders of the Orr Cotton Mill was held in the Court .;\House at noon last Wednesday. Mr. ,: R. S. Ligon was called to the chair and Mr. B. Prank Ma?ldin requested to act , ?as Secretary. The meeting at once ?proceeded to business, and elected the oHowiug Board, of Directors : Jas. L. Orr, R. S. Lig?n, F. G. Brown, B. F. >" 'Mauldin, E. P. C^iith, R. S. Hill, N. B. Sullivau,G. E. Prince .ind S. M. Orr. : ? . The Board then elected Ol. J. L. Orr President. It was decided to call at ' once for 20 per cent, of the capital stock, so that a charter could be secur ed. This amount is now bein? paid in, the limit being to-morrow, loth inst. It is proposed to organize with a capi tal of $400,000. Col. Orr made a short talk to the stockholders, in which he outlined the plans of the? Company, and stated that he had purchased the mill machinery, which was now ad vancing every- day in price. He had selected the latestimproved machinery, the looms being the Draper model, which could he operated mach cheaper than any other loom manufactured. On Monday Col. Orr returned to An derson, accompanied by Mr. Stephen Green, of Lockwood, Green & Co., ex pert mill engineers and architects of N Boston, Mass. That afternoon, in com pany with the Directors, these gentle men visited the various sites that had been offered for the location of the mill, and Mr. Green closely inspected all of them, and finally decided that the J best and most convenient site was the old Wadsworth plac?, now owned by Dr. S. M. Orr, and situated just outside of the southern limits of the city. The buildings will be on the eastern side of the Savannah Valley Railroad, and nearly opposite the home of the late R. W?lis Todd. ..This is, indeed, avery pretty location. The Directors have decided to push the work as rapidly as possible. As soon as the plans of the buildings are received, tte contracts for their erec tion will be let, and it is expected that in less than one year's time the mill will be ready to manufacture goods. New subscriptions to the capital stock ara coming in almost every day, and more than one-half of it has been sub scribed in South Carolina. It is more than probable that .the mill will soon have.a capital of $600,000, and the .buildings will be erected so that they can be added to. The P. M. I. Commencement. The annual commencement exercises of the Patrick Military Institute began last. Sunday with the commencement sermon, which was preached at 11.30 a. in. in the Baptist Church by Rev. J. Walter Daniel, of Abbeville. The Presbyterian and Methodist Churches were closed, and as a consequence a very large congregation was present. Rev. O. LVMartan,pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. W. W. Daniel, of the Methodist Church, occupied seetson the rostrum and assisted m the servi ces. The choir was composed of mem r bera from the several Churches, and tine music was very sweet and appro priate to the occasion. Mr. Daniel announced his text from the latter clause of the 1st verse of the 21st chapter of Revelations : "And there was no more sea." In his open - y ing remarks the preacher referred to the affairs in Europe, the Chinese-Jap ' anese war, tike American-Spanish war, ' and other important events of recent years, and showed that the hand of Providence was engaged in directing all of them. The world, he said, was v growing closer together, and that space Had been annihilated. Freedom was extending throughout the world, and the Kingdom of God would eventually be established in every section of the globe. He said that it was a blessing that slavery had been wiped out of existence in our grand Republic. He spoke of the wonderful inventions of man , within the last quarter of a cen tury. It was a grand sermon, and the solemn truths were masterfully pre sented. The speaker's voice is a little weak and at tunes we could not catch all of .his words, which we regret, for we would like very much to have pub lished a fuH synopsis, at least, of his sermon, which consumed more than an hour's time in its delivery. Tuesday morning the regular com mencement exercises were held in the Institute Chapel. After delightful and inspiring music, the exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. 0. L. Mar tan. Cadet Lieut. T. R. Hamlin of Char leston, S. C., was then introduced. His subject was, "Nations. Die Suicides." Cadet Adj. L. A. Smith followed with ^n oration on "Unity, of . Purpose." Cadet Sergt. J. M. Masters, ot this .County, then delivered his oration on "Unappreciated Greatness." The feature of the' day was the an nual address before the Cadets by J. W. Shelor, Esq., of Walhalla. He ably -and eloquently discussed the elements necessary to success in the 20th cen tury. He spoke 40 minutes and held the attention of his audience through out. Tuesday evening the joint debate took place. The subject was, "Resolv ed, That Corporations are Beneficial to a People." The exercises were opened with prayer by Bev. W. T. Capers. The representatives of the Polyhymnian Society were W. L. Alston, declaimer ; S. E. Leverette and J. B. Felton, de baters. The representatives of the Calophemian Society were E. R. Par ker, declaimer; S. M. Wolfe and J. A. Wvman, debaters. All these young gentlemen acquitted themselves creditably. The judges rendered the decision in favor of the affirmative. The Cost of the City Schools. At the last meeting of the City Coun cil Superintendent Walton, of the An derson Graded Schools, submitted the following report, which is indeed a most creditable one : To tbe Hon. Mayor and Council City ot Anderson-Gentlemen : Find herewith statement of coat of the City Schools for vear beginning July 1st, 1S9S, ned ending june 30th, 1899 : To amt. paid teachers-eight months.56,320 09 To amt paid inciden tal expenses. 883 65 $7,208 94 CR. By amt. collected tuition and in cidental fee. 929 40 $6.279 54 Population of city 6,000. School popu lation (estimated) 1500. School enroll ment 1,100. Coat per pupil on population per year $1.46 ; per month 18o. Cost per pupil on school per year $4.20 . per month 52c. Cost per pupil on enrollment per year $5.70; per month 72c. Reapectfally, THOS. C. WALTON, Sup't. Sullivan Hardware Co. have connected with their Bicycle Repair Department a Macbinest of many years experience, Mr. Jas. T. Rowland, of Donalds, S. C. If you want your Bicycle repaired bv a Bicycle Macbinest, who is thoroughly competent, don't fail to give him a trial. Greatest Sa A Stupendous Br A THE ALLIANCE STORE offers t our enormous Stock previous to July li is our loss. But come along-we must LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. If our regular prices have been better at all times than offered else where, what will these Sale Offerings be*? Ladies' Corset Covers, made ot strong Bleaching.*... .Sale Price 7c Ladies' Corset Covers, Cambric; square yoke, embroidered edging. 19c Ladies' Corset Covers, Cambric, trimmed with insertion and edging. 26c Ladies' Corset Covers, Cambric, tucked insertion and edging..-.. 40c Ladies' Chemise, made of good quality muslin, with plain band. 19c Ladies' Chemise, made of good quality muslin, trimmed with lace edg'g. 22c Ladies' Chemise, made of fine Cambric, insertion and edging trimmed... 52c Ladies' Drawers, made of strong muslin, tucking finish.:. 15c Ladies' Drawers, made of good cambric, clustered tucks. 22c Ladies' Drawers, made.of good cambric, umbrella shape, finely trimm'd 35c Ladies' Drawers, made of good cambric, torchon lace trimming. 42c Ladies' Night Gown, made of good material, cambric ruffle and tucks.. 32c Ladies' Night Gown, made of cambric, embroidery and tucking trim'ing 37c Ladies' Night Gown, made of cambric, fine insertion trimming. 45c Ladies' Night Gown, made of cambric, pin stripe cluster tucking. 50c Ladies' Night Gown, made of cambric, insertion and deep embroidery ruffle. 56c Ladies' Underskirts, made of muslin, hemmed, tucked and ruffled. 29c Ladies' Underskirts, made of cambric, finished with cambric ruffle. 39c Ladies' Underskirt, made of cambric, embroidery flounce trimming. 52c Ladies' Underskirt, made of cambric, lace insertion and edging trira'ng. 95c WAISTS AND SUITS. Bargains of the right kind. The Goods you want for immediate use. No need to wait for broken stock sales. This ?3 a clearing of desirable and fresh Goods. Ladies' Shirt Waists, all sizes.Sale Price 17c Percale Shirt Waists, all sizes. . " " 25c Percale Shirt Waists, tucked. " " 40c Handsome Fine Percale Waist. " " 53c High Class Percale Waist, cluster piping. " " 63c Black Lawn Waists. " " 44c Black Lawn Waist?, cluster tucking... ;. " " 65c Finest P. K. Waists. " " 95c Finest P. K. Waists, insertion trimming.. " " 95c Highest Grade Welt Waists. " " SI. 19 Crash Skirts of good quality, nicely trimmed. " ' 44c White Duck Skirts, well made and trimmed. " " 44c White Duck Skirts, blue bias trimming. " " 57c Handsome White P. K. Skirt. " " 85c Handsome White Duck Skirt, handsomely trimmed. " " $1.25 Ladies' Denim Suits, light and navy blue, handsome. " " 2.98 Navy Blue Duck-the ne w Eaton Effect. '' " 2.98 These astonishing Cut Prices now ] ful reductions in the price of all trimme fied with Millinery is reduced. Butterick Patterns and the Delineat Look forward to first selection duri %eak of Prices in ali ft/ o you for the balance of the month of J st. Now to save money on desirable an? clear our Stock. HESE QUOTA WHITE GOODS AND WASH FABRICS. As to prices, wonder what you will say to these. It won't take an expert j to see the bargain in every yard offered. India Linens, good quality.Sale Price Ssc India Linens, very fine and sheer. " " 8c India Lawns, !?5c. quality, guaranteed. " " 18c Plaid White Nainsook, fine quality. " " 12Jc Checked Nainaook, good quality . " " 4c Checked NainBOok, fine quality. " " 8c Checked White Dimity. 8c Checked White Dimity, sheer and fine. . 12c Checked While Dimity, best quality. 19c Fine Colored Piques, in stripes and figures. 12?c j Good quality White P. K., not ordinary. 8c Fine White Welt PK. 14c Heavy White Welt Pique, fancy desigu. 19c French Imported Pique, extra quality. 28c Figured Scotch Lawn. 2k Fancy Muslin, fifty different designs. ?c Fine Organdies, handsome creations.. . 8c Fine Imported Organdies. 15c French Imported Organdies, none better. 27 i Satin Stripe Wool Clmllies. 20c SUMMER FOOTWEAR. Comfortable prices for comfort seekers in hot weather. Children's Patent Tip Sandals.Sale Price 40c Misses'Patent Tip Sandals. " " 69c Ladies' Patent Tip Oxfords. " " 42c Ladies'Patent Tip Oxfords. " " 69c Ladies' Tan and Black Oxfords. " " 89c Ladies' Patent Leather Oxfords. " " 69c Ladies' Finest Black Oxfords, very stylish. " " 1.19 Mnn's Southern Ties. " " 119 Men's Low Cut Patent Tip Vici. " " 1.42 1 Men's Low Cut Pateut Leather. " " 1.28 prevail in our MILLINERY DEPARTMEI d and untrimmed Millinery, Flowers or or are always on sale. ng this greatest of all Sales. I Departments ! hine these unheard of Prices to clear .i i seasonable Merchandise. Your gaie .TIONS = SILKS. All past prices totally eclipsed. Wonderful broken prices for seasonable Merchandise : Wash Silks, in stripes or plaids.Sale Price 29c Taffetta Silks, in solid colors, all shades. " " 31c China Silks, in si-lid colors, all shades. " " 37 i Mousseline de Soie, fancy or plain. " " 40c Checked Taffetta, beat colorings represented. " *' 75c Corded Taffetta, every desirable color. " " 75c Corded Taffetta, high novelties. " " 1.00 Black Taffetta, extra fine lustre. ,: " 59c Black Peau de Soie, soft, mellow finish... .x. " " 89c PARASOLS AND SDN UMBRELLAS. The combination of assortment, quality and price is irresistible during this sale. Ladies' 26-inch Parasols, steel rod, natural wood handles.Sale Price 50c Ladies'26-inch Parasols, Gloria, natural wood handles. t: " 65c Ladies' 26-inch all silk, natural wood handles. " " 89c Ladies' 26-in< h Fine Taffetta Silk, natural wood handles- " " 1.19 Children's Fancy Colored Parasols. tl '* 19c Children's Changeable Silk Parasols. " " 43c Children's Satin Parasols, all shades. " " 59c Children's China Silk, ruffled effect. " " 79c CLOTHING BARGAINS. We bought unquestionably the best values in Clothing that we had ever secured, and our season's business has been highly satisfactory. We cut the prices, however : Youths' All Wool Cheviot Suits .Sale Price $2.98 Youths'All Wool Kersey Suits. " " 3.69 Youths' Black and Blue Serge.. " " 4.98 Men's Black Clay Suite. " ", 2.50 Men's Brown Checked Cheviot Suits. " " 3.24 Men's All Wool Kersey Suits . " " 4.19 Men's All Wool Black Clay Diagonal Suits. " " 6.39 Men's All Wool Fine Cassimere Suits. " *' 6.98 Men's All Wool Fine Washington Mills Serge Suits. " 7.24 CARPET DEPARTMENT. A cool and comfortable home for little effort and little investment. Yard-wide Hemp Carpet.-.Sale Price 10c Yard-wide Ingrain Carpet. " 19c Yard-wide Wool Ingrain Carpet. " 32c All Wool Super Ingrain Carpet. " " 42' Extra Super All Wool Ingrain Carpet. " " 50c Good quality Matting, roll of 40 yards. " " 33.90 Extra quality Matting, roll of 40 yards. " " 4.95 Choice designs superior quality. " 5.98 Plain WL?te China Matting. " " 6.79 Fancy Japanese Matting, cotton warp. " 8.98 Fancy Japanese Matting, carpet designs.. " " ll 69 NT, and that means, of course, wonder Ribbons. Every piece bf Goods identi