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Local News. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 189?. In Defense of the Llectric Light8'. ANDERSON, S. C., Sept. 18,1809. %??ditors Intelligencer: There is a local 1 in your last issue rejecting: very se riously on tho Electric Light Company. We ordinarily would not .notice one, bat as this one is simply a scries of misstatements, we thought it better to | correct them. It seems that a mau j must want news very badly when he publishes a local calculated to damage a Company, without finding out , the facts in the case. He starts out by saying, ho doesn't know who is respon sible for the very insufficient service given the city by this Company. He must indeed be an ignoramus if he does not know that the President of a Company is responsible for i ts manage ment. . , - Second:'"That as to thc poiut of - brilliance and constancy we have the poorest lights in the State.'' Wc are using the Helios lamp. 1200 candle power. There were more of this par ticular lamp in use in the United States, when purchased, than of any other m ate in the world. Each lamp is taken to the station and taken to pieces and cleaned perfectly every twenty-one : days, and we are informed that there is not another city in South Carolina that cleans their lamps oftener than every six weeks! That another cause of the "poor lights" is that they are not elevated enough, ?fcc. This Company had noth ing to do with the height of the lamp; ! that was decided by a former City Council, and was very correctly de cided, for if the lights had. been abo rc the trees, the streets would have been almost totally dark; the heavens wquld Jiave been lighted well, but as your reporters ?ire probably not going in that direction we don't see why they should kick. As to 'fr?te many dead lights one finds in a l i ttl*- sr roll any night," that is another "little mistake," as he could have, found out by asking to examine the daily reports of our trimmer, or inspector, or the Chief of Police. The last report showed that the Company had furnished 9#? per cent light out of a possible 100. There is no record in this State or in any otber that can beat it. For the past year the lights have done exceptionally fine and have given satisfaction to the City Council and we think the public, and although we have f expended over $700 more on them dur ing the past year, we have never '''kicked," but were laboring under thc fond delusion that the public were satisfied. He further complains "of the arbi trary shutting oft'of the lights upon thc ti approach of. any little cloud." It is a I lamentable fact that electricians all over the world have never been able ^to absolutely protect machines against the lightning. There are se ver.il light ning protectors on the market, thc most prominent and popular being li the Stanley, the Westinghouse and the General Electric Co.'s, and while none of these will guarantee protection, yet they are the best made. We have on our circuits all three of thew makes, and besides this, have had made for us specially designed choke coils for our further protection, and in spite of all this, have lost by lightning in the past , two years live thousand dollars worth of electric . machinery. This fact is s enough to make us careful about light ning storms, and while we have run right through storms enough in past two months to burn out 82,nco worth of machinery, yet wc have shut down on several occasions. How of tes have the city lights been shut oft' for tiie months of July, August and to date ? In July they were shut oft' on 2."?th, from7;40 te 8:10 o'clock, just -10 min utes, no other time. In August they were shut oft'not a single time that the city contracted for lights. In Septem ber they were sim I off on 3d from 7:30 to 8:20 o'clock, r>0 minutes. On 8th, for one hour and fifty minutes, the same terrible storm that blew the roof oft' of Wliite's house near Portman Shoals, (see your last issiio giving account of it). So ?luring the past- three months when we have had a great dea? of electricity in the atmosphere we have shut the city lights out three times, and yet your reporter would have the pub lic believe that they have been shut oft' on the approach of every little cloud. "Thc time is how quite ripe for the city to pay more for a better service or obtain control ot' her lighting fran chises." If your reporter had ex amined the records for himself instead of listening to some "Smart Alec" gas awhile, he would have found out the facts already quoted in this article, that more efficient service could not have been obtained. Now, as for the city obtaining control of the lighting franchises. We don't think tliere will be any trouble about that, for we think the Directors of this Company would not only surrender them, but would give the city ?1,000 to be relieved of .them. Now, we don't suppose, that your re porter misrepresented us intentionally, but he has done so all the same, and we hope in the future that all our critics will lind out the true condition of-affairs before condemning us again. Respectfully, ANDERSON WATER, L. &. P. C<?. S. M. Omt, L'res't and Treas. In reference to the above the reporter disclaims any intention of misrepre senting the Auderson Water, Light & Power Company, and waives a reply to the ?oft impeachments against hin?.. His confidence in the I'resident of thc Company assures him that thc Presi dent is anxious to give the city thc very best serrice consistent with its contract, and that the President is sin cere in believing this is being done. He has always been public-spirited, j and is a power in the development of the city.' Now, whether or not there ' is any cause for complaint in thc elec tric light service, thc reporter is not disposed lo argue, hut is willing to leave it to thc thoughtful people of Auderson to decide for themselves, us Iiis object was accomplished when he called attention to what he considered a bar to Anderson's progress-a con dition which no one would light harder if he realized it than the able and gen tlemanly President oL! the Electric Light Company himself. Anderson Cotton Mills. Yesterday thc annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anderson Cotton Mills was held in the Court House. Mr. ll. S. Hill was called to the chair, and after ascertaining that a quorum was present or represented, thc meeting proceeded to business. Mr. J. A. Brock, President, and Mr. K. E. Ligon, Secre tary and Superintendent, submitted their reports, which were adopted. These reports showed the mills to be in a prosperous condition and were very satisfactory to the stockholders. The old Board of Directors was unanimous ly re-elected. There was one vacancy in the Board, caused by the death of Col. J. W. Norris, and Mr. T. M. Whiting, of Massachusetts, was elected to till the vacancy. The assets of this plant are how $791,780, and thc stock commands a tine premium. Epworth League- Reception. The" members of the Epworth League gave theil regular monthly re ception Friday evening, at the home of their President, Dr. W. H. Nardin, Jr. The entertainment committee furnish ed each person a card, on which was printed a love story with many of the words left out. These blank spaces were to be lilied with words that named flowers. Miss Ellie Seel succeeded in tilling more blanks thau any other per son, and for her diligence was awarded the prize-a beautiful bouquet of flow ers. Unfortunately, for himself, Mr. Frank Osborne left forty blanks upon his card, and since he did so well "in not doing," the committee gave him the "booby" prize-a package of flower seeds. Mr. C. Ban. Allen, having had no experience, knew nothing of flower language in a love story. But he did know many humorous names and va rieties of strange flowers, and for be stowing his knowledge so freely, thc committee gave him a bag of snap dra gon seed. Deaths. Mrs. Mattie E. Fricrson, the beloved wife of Dr. Edward C. Frierson, died at her home on West Benson street yes terday afternoon at 5 o'clock. She had been in feeble health for several ( months and confined to her bed a num ber of weeks. Afewdaysagaastroke of paralysis rendered her helpless, and she gradually weakened away until dcatli claimed lier as its victim. Mrs. Frier son was the second daughter of the late A. B. Towers, and was about 38-years of age. In her girlhood she joined thc Presbyterian Church, and throughout her life was a most deyoted and exem plary member. Her character was beautiful and rounded. Her warm, af fectionate disposition made her most lovable, aid her influence in the home and church and circle of friends and acquaintances was quiet, but wonder ful. Those who knew her best loved her most, and her departure has left a void in'the hearts of all her friends, who deeply sympathize with the devo ted husband and four little sous in their sore bereavement. The funeral servi ces will be conducted in the Presbyte rian Church this afternoon at 4 o'clock by thc pastor, Kev. J. X. H. Summer el', after which the remains will bc in terred in the Churchyard. Mrs. M. Adelia Richardson, wife of Mr. J. D. Richardson, died at her home two miles west of the city last Sunday moraiug of fever. Mrs. Richardson was about 34 years of age, and thc eld est daughter of Mr. Newton Whitta ker of this County, in her girlhood she made a profession of religion and joined Prospect Baptist Church, where her remains were interred, the funeral service being couducted by Kev. W. B. Hawkins. Ju all her relations of life she was a most estimable woman, and was greatly beloved by her friends and neighbors, who deeply sympathize with the devoted husband in his sore be r?a vernen t. Kev. Jas. A. McLeesdicd suddenly at his home in Ruston, La., on Sunday morning, 3rd inst., of heart disease, aged about 30 years. A wife and live children survive him. Mr. McLeeswas thc fifth son of the late J. J. McLees, of this County, where lie was born and reared. He was a graduate of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Columbia, and shortly afterwards was calle ? to the pastorate of a Church in his adopted home. I le leaves many old friends and relatives in Ibis section to cherish his memory. Mrs. Annali G. McKee, willow of the late Wm. A. McKee, died at her home in Hall Township on August 23, after a very brief illness, in thc 04th year of her age. Mrs. McKee was a native of Edgefield County, her parents having moved to Anderson County when she was a child, and she has resided hero ever since. She was a most excellent woman, and leaves a huge circle of friends and relatives to mourn her death. Three sons survive her. She had long been a devoted member of Cood Hope Presbyterian Church, where her remains were buried, thc funeral service being conducted br her pastor, Kev. R. C. Ligon. Special Rates te .New York and Wash ington via the Southern Railway, account, ol" Admiral dewey's Reception. On Sep tember 2?th-27th, thc Southern Rail way will sell from all points round trip tickets to New York and Washington ata rate of One and One-Third First class fare, limited to October 5th. For full information apply any Agent Southern Railway, or address", J. B. HKYWAI:I>, T. P. A.. Augusta. Ga. Relton Items. In spite of thc hard times our little town is putting on a hustling appear ance. Tho streets lor more than a week have been crowded with cotton and cotton seed wagons. Your correspon dent was informed to-day by one of our largest cotton buyers here that the cotton receipts to dato were double that of last season. Our mci chants arc en terprising, and believe in always pay ing the highest market price, instead of letting the trade and interest go else where. Mr. If. W. Kirby, who went on some time since to buy goods for R. A. Lewis, lias returned and is at bis ac customed place in thc store. Messrs. Rice Bros. have just linished putting in extensive improvements in their ginnery. The cotton is now handled from start to finish by a pneu matic arrangement, which precludes the possibility of any waste. Mr. W. C. Latimer and Misses Anna and Olive Latimer left last Friday for Washington. Mr. Latimer will enter the Law department of Columbian University, and his sisters will enter the city schools. Misses Ora, Bessie and Antonia Smith will leave to-morrow for Winthrop College. Miss Ora will teacli English in the College, and Misses Rossie and Antonia will pursue a literary eoursc. Miss Mamie Poore leaves to-morrow, also, for thc Greenville Female Col lege. Mr. J. J). Hunter and Taylor Breazeale have entered Clemson, and several others will go away when Fur man and Wofford open. We will miss these young people from our town, but we congratulate them on possessio such rare opportunities, and trustthey will all be wise enough to improve them. Misses Mattison and Dunn, of Don aids, visited Miss Stringer last week. Miss Zula Brock, nowa teacher in thc Anderson Graded Schools, has been visiting Mrs. E. A. Lewis. Miss Mallie Geer, of thc Piedmont schools, visited her mother Saturday and Sunday. Dr. W. E. Campbell, an associate of Dr. Calhoun, of Atlanta, is here among relatives recuperating from an attack of fever. Prof. B. E. Geer, of Fnrman Univer sity, after visiting here for some time returned to Greenville last week to make ready for the opening of school Miss Daisy Rice has returned to Dar lington, where she will continue her work as music teacher. Students continue to come into the Helton High School. The roll is much larger than ever before cn the corres ponding date. There is a spirit; of de votion to duty in the school that is gratifying indeed. XXXX Annual Sleeting at Old Stone Church. The annual meeting of the Old Stone Church and Cemetery Association will be held on the first Friday in October, 189!), the Ctn day of the month. A full meeting is desired. There will be an address by one or more distinguished gentlemen.' The public is cordially in vited to meet with us and spend the day at this sacred spot where so many of our friends lie buried. By order of the committee. B. F. SLOAN, Secretary. .National Export Exposition. Commencing Tuesday, Sept. 19, and on each succeeding Tuesdays and Thursdays, up to and including No vember 23rd, the Southern Railway will sell from all stations round trip tickets to Philadelphia at rate one aud one-third fare, plus r>0 cents admission to the Exposition. These tickets will bc limited 30 days from date of sale. For full information, Pullman car res ervations, call on any Agent, or address J. B. HEYWXI?D, T. i\ A., Augusta, Ga. Rev. Wm. Theodotus Capers will take as many a? eight special pupils tor the coming school session. Apply to him for terms, Ac. 2 . Brock Bros. have jost received a car load of Peerless Engines made by the Geiser MTg. Co. They are so well known they need no praise in the paper?, for every one who has ever used one can tell you what they will do. They re ceived a Traction Engine on same car, and it was quite a curiosity to see it run ning around by itself. Go and see mem when you are in need of an y to 12 il. P. Portable Engine. They have them and will sell you something good at a close price. The biggest, best and cheapest stock efl Shoes in the city at Vandiver Rros. It looks reasonable that Cobb it Cray ton can save the people money in their Shoes, for thev buv them in two solid car lots. Just think of it. I2-:i Have hot water pipes run irom your Htove to bath room. Try Osborne & Osborne. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne <fe Osborne Sole Agents. If your Piano or Organ needs tuning or repairs, it will pav you to see Mr. .las. A. Ruddock of The C. A. Reed Music House, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. . The proprietor of the Anderson brick Yard, weatofthe Savannah Valley R. R., has a stock of excellent Hard Hrick at bottom prices. Orders lilied promptly. Estimates furnished on application. 11-4. Twenty years experience is what tells in Sullivan Hardware Co.'s business. In that time they have learned much from customers, at home and in the markets of the world. How to buy is bow to sell. Absolute certainty of being pleased is the reward tor trading with this old reliable brm. You may read much and believe noth ing. Seeing is believing when it comes to Sullivan Hardward Co/a big drive on Rubber and Leather Kelting, Machine Supplies and Fittings Claims are cheap and easily made, but Sullivan Hardware To. has the proof to establish the worth of the Oliver ('hilled Plows. A paper once contained this ad: "Bull dog for sale; will eat anything, very fond of children." This shows that an ad. may go too far. Sullivan Hardware Co. do not spoil things by claiming too much. Go to them and let them show what they can do for you with their Iron, Steel ?nd Brass. Cut Flowers, Pot Planta and Palms for B*le. MRS. J. F. CMNKSOAI.ES. 242 Main St. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne it Osborne. Deering Ball iieariup Mowers are tho beat on oarth. Inspect them before buy ing any other make. To tlie Public. You are requested to attend the Milli- j nerv Parlors-Special Display of ?tv'i-h j Fall Millinery-Fridav, September 22nd, i IS*!?. Mus. T S CI:AYTON, Hear of Cobb A: erasion's Shoe store, ; Masonic Building, j To please the hardest customer is our j pride aud purpose If he is worth pleasing. ! Auy man who can't be pleased with Sui- i liv?n Hardware Co.'s Belting and prices ? is simply beyond hope. It is tho particular customer, tho inves tigating, well-informed buyer that we like to strike when he comes to town for his Hardware. Implements or Machin ery. We, that is, Suilivan Hardware Co , know that all such will snap bargains when offered. Twenty-live Dollars will buya fairly iiood square practice Piano at the C. A. Roed Music House. They are intrinsi cally worth double that amount. Iron and Steel are way up, bur. Sullivan Hardware Co. is keeping prices down on the great Oliver Chilled Plows. $-10 to SlOn.do a month for bright bustler for special position. Good chance for ad vancement: no capital or experience re quired. IC. & K. Manufacturing Co., r>f, N. (?th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 11-4 Mre. F. S. Riley has rooms to rent. When you have any kirfd ol' Plumbing I would like to figure with you on it. S-tf John T. Burris?. Sullivan Hardware Co. are Morgan & Wright's regularly appointed distributing agents. They can always furnish these well known Tires and Inner Tubes at lowest prices. Now is the time to examine your Evaporators. If rusted, out buy a new ono or have it repaired by .ino. T. Bur riss. i'?-S Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Osborne. How ia this for Shoes? Cobb it Cray - ton received the largest shipment ol' Mooes ever brought into Anderson. Two solid cars. Just think ot it. 12-3 The best and cheapest stock of Fall and Winter Dry Goods in the city at Vandi ver Bros. FOR RENT OK SALE-Good seven room House, good location, well improved. For particulars, terms, ?fee., call on Chas. E. Cobb, at Cobb it Clayton's Shoe Store. Ballard's Obelisk and Guthrie's Finest Patent Flour for $4.50 per barrel at Van diver Bros. Free city delivery. 'PboneTo vt'hen you want a nice Dress Shoe, and something up-to-date, don't forget that Cobb it Cray ton have them in all styles and colors in a $3.5!> Shoe that they are going to sell at ?3.oo. 12-3 Cobb & Crayton are now showing the largest stock of Shoes ever shown in An derson before. If you intend wearing Shoes this Winter see them. 12-3 If you want the :unes?: Texas Seed Oats cheap, get them -:t Van diver Bros. A PERFECT LAUNDRY. I As near that as it is possible for any j Laundry to be. We make a specialty of SHIRTS, ! COLLARS and CUFFS, yet tho same j time Wash everything that's washable, j Always careful with vour Linen. Don't crack your Collara or toar you r garments, j L?ave orders at D. C. Brown A" Bro's. ANDERSON STEAM LAUNDRY CO. 202 East Boundary St. R. A. MAYFIELD, Supt. and Treas. PHoN'E NO. 20. D. S. VAX ni VICK. E P. VAX PI VE n. TAPI7E?MI&IAJ0B. DEALERS IN Fine Buggies, Phaaetons, Surreys, Wagons, Harness, Lap Robes and Whips, ARE in their elegant new Repository over Vaudivor Bros. Store Between Masonic Hall and New Bank. If you need anything in our line we have the goods, the guarantee and the price to please. We highly appreciate all the trade giv en us, and are trying to give the very best Buggies that can be sold for the price. A nice lot of New, Cheap Buggies on hand. The price will positively sur prise you. Yours for Buggies. VAN DIVER BROS. & MAJOR. E. M. RUOKER, Jr., ATTORNEY A.X LAW, WEBB BUILDING, Anderson, - S. C. Every one can be deceived in . . i CLAY WORSTEDS. 1 Ours at . . . j $7.50 ? j All Wool, colors warranted fast. f ? HALL & MILFORD, i Notice to Debtors. PARTIES owing ua open and secured Accounts dne in the Fall are notified that said Accounts are now due and must be settled at once. GUANO NOTES are due and payable on or before October 1st, and must be paid promptly out of the iirst sales of Cotton. We appreciate the general desire to hold Cotton for higher prices and do not object, but must insist that it be not held at our ex pense and risk. You can store it and borrow enough on it to pay your Account ; therefore, do not expect to ride us when we are needing our money. This is strictly business, and we mean every word we say, for we will have our money if we have to put out Special Collectors to get it. Save yourself trouble and expense by giving us prompt settlements. Yours truly, WHEAT AND OATS FERTILIZERS. HALF crops of Cotton don't pay as well as half cr.*ps ol Wheat. Your land needs a change, anyway, and with proper manuring will pay you better in Wheat and Oats than in Cotton. We have the Fertilizers specially made and adapted for Wheat Culture, Recommended by eminent Chemists and practical Wheat glowers all over the country, and it is suitable to the character of Anderjon t'ouuty soil. It is well pulverized and in nice shape for distributing. Let us sell you if you want DEAN & RATLIFFE. DEAN & RATLIFFE. OUR SPECIAL OVERFLOW. IN a vast business like ours there's always an overflow ol' real youd things. No matter how much we advertise there'* bouud to be some over flow prizes crowded out, aud these we are ANXIOUS to hurry to our cus tomers. Our three mammoth floors are just now overflowing with Bargains of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, On which we can SAVE TOU a big per cent. Our Buyer is now in New York picking up Bargains that could not have been had a, few weeks ago, when Mr. Neill's tremendous Cotton report came out. But the New York merchants are getting frightened-now, and wc are buying our Dry Goods, Shoes, ?fcc, far below what any of our competitors had to pay then for the same Goods. Therefore, we are in position to save you money, and will, if you will only inspect our Stock before buying. Yours with overflowing bargain?, D. C. BROWN & BRO. (NB.XT TO POST OFFICE.) FRESH LOT OF . . . TURNIP SEED Just received at . . . F. B. GRAYTON & CO. GRAND DISPLAY OF Unexcelled in style, beauty and original designs and practical effects. Each Hat represents individuality not found elsewhere. Our pride'-to show them to every one. Golf Hats in great variety. Second shipment ready for sale. Advance in every Department is our aim every season, so we will endeavor to make our Millinery attractions thi3 season greater than ever. Prettiest, most stylish Hats pos sible for the least minimum price. Our Hats are practical, from 50c. Sailor to the effective Golfs and beautiful Dress Hats. We are the Dress Goods people, judging from expressions of patrons and amount we are selling. You will never find prettier Dress Goods than we are offering at 25c. to 50c. We are anxious for every one to see our wonderfully attractive line of Dress Goods. Our Si;k Department is, as usual, bright, sparkling and attractive. Will say more about Silks next week. Boys' Clothing still on our minds. We want to impress it on the minds of all the mothers that we can dress the little Knee Pants Men. You will like our Suits from $1.00 to $5.00. In talking about the little men we are not unmindful of the young men. No, not that, only just can't talk every thing in our big Stock at one time ; besides our reputation for a strong line of Young Men's Clothing. They are so well established that we trust our reputation for a few weeks tc draw the young men customers. We have said already that our Clothing Department must do the business of its existence this Fall. Well, we know this means a great deal, but we are not faint-hearted about it; neither will you doubt when you see our wonderful values we are showing at $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00. Upon these popular prices and attractive patterns we hang our hope. We want to get on talking terms with every individual that has an idea of buying anything this Fall. Can't sell Goods without people. They are the ones that make the trade. Yes, we will have the business if we can get Stock before you. Like to have Country Merchants visit us now. Will give advantage of our early buying. Our Stock has been bought low. Our prices will be very reasonable. , Yours very truly, C. F. JONES I CO. LOAN WANTED ! Big Interest Guaranteed. THE LOAN THE INTEREST We ask your eyes-they're We guarantee is a saving of the best judges o? the tremen- 15 to 25 per cent, payable im dous Bargains we offer. To mediately, on every bill of their shrewdness we confi- ! Fall and Winter Goods you dently appeal. buy of us. There is only one way to get the high interest on your money-come and INVEST IT IN OUR BARGAINS, We bought our cutir? Fall and Winter Stock for Spot Cash. We took great pains and plenty of time tu select the same, and we again beg you to follow our invitation. Come with your highe&t expectation and you will not be disappointed. Your eye will rest with pleasure upon a beautiful assort ment of DRESS GOODS, At prices as low as you never heard of before. Our buyers are now in the Northern market. Supported by a shrewd buyer in New York, they had the. rarc opportunity of buying a full new stock of Notions and Fancy Goods Of an "Importeur" who was unable to meet his bills. Our money had the power of getting*them nt a ridiculous low price. Insurance of Shoes. We can't alford to keep quiet when we know that you like tu hear it again that "we handle only Reliable Shoes." If you want a cheap Shoe, made from poor stock and paper insole, don't come to us-we don't handle such line. But if you want to buy a solid leather Shoe of latest style, a good wearer, come with all confidence. You will be satisfied with our Shoes. We know how to fit your feet. Your feet will be glad and laugh, because our Shoes give comfort and full satisfaction. Our C?othing ?and Gents' Furnishings Won us a great many new friends, and we hope that our selectiou of Fall and Winter Goods in this line will satisfy the keenest buyers, as we have bought only ".atest styles of modern materials. OUR MILLINERY Well represents a beautiful selection of latest shapes and styles, and the care fully selected Trimmings will, like a dower garden, delight your eye. Small lots, but still smaller prices, on Remnants of Summer Goods. Wc sell this week a lot of our Od.ls and Ends in Ladies* and Men's Solid Leather Shoes at 75c. Yours trulv. LESSER & CO., UN*BRR MASONIC THMPLK.