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Intelligencer. Published every Wednesday. .J. F. CLINKSCALES, } EDITORS AND C. C. LANGSTON, S PROPRIETORS. TURMS: ONE YEAR, - - - - $1 50 SIX MONTHS, - - - 75 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 189'L * ' The Nineteenth Century came m like a lion with the Napoleonic wars and it appears to be fixing to go out with the same leonine tread. All this trust inflation we hear so much about these days should make it just that much easier to knock the wind out of the combines m the set-to of 1900._? ? _ There seems to Le no better pulse to the general prosperity of a people than the amount of its trade. This year's business indicates that there has been an immense production as the result of labor and a ready market for these productions. Such are conditions ne cessary to what we call prosperity. It is now fully realized hythe British government that the wiping out of thc Boer republic is no picnic, but an un dertaking that will cost much money and many lives, lt will, however, be carried out, as England has plenty of money and has never allowed a little thing like human life to make it aban don its plans. mm . m The year just closing may well be termed a black year for heroes. Hob son had to be deported, Dewey lost his grip, Sampson demonstrated that he was buta baby mewling and puking in the arms of its nurse, the Navy De partment, poor Bill Anthony, the hero of the, battleship "Maine," ended his own existe nc ?, and gallant Tom Brum by, Dewey's flag Lieutenant, died Sun day in Washington. In the meanwhile our own Joe Wheeler, Fitzhugh Lee and Schley stand out prominently in the motley constellation, each ono in his sphere a bright morning star. -rn? . --/ Col. Bryan has provoked, much un favorable criticism by his recent alleg ed recommendation of Senator Allen, Populiste for appointment to the vacant Senatorship of Nebraska over a Demo crat. There se?ms to bes?me good lit tle politics in the appointment, as it is said that Colonel Bryan, failing to get the presidency, will himself oppose Senator Thurston, the sitting Demo cratic Senator from Nebraska, for elec tion when his term expires. This will divide the Senatorships between the two parties to Nebraska fusion, while if Hitchcock, the ^sinccratic aspirant, had secured the appointment this time, the Colonel's chances woula be exceed ingly slim to succeed Thurston, a Pop ulist being in order then. If t>ur mem ory serves us" correctly, this is not the first time Col. Billy has been accused of Populistic leanings when Democra cy was at stake. Christmas, the natal day of Chris tianity, is once more upon us. The bird of dawn sings all night long, the witch's charm has lost its power, the quickened heart-beat gives the glow of youth, and merry voices make glad the sharp, crisp air. Pop-crackers, baby wakers and tooting horns are balm for the unstrung nerves, and the beating din and discord accompanied by peals of youthful laughter are music all, -sweeter than the entrancing strains of the angel Israel. Deafness, ear-split ting detonations of ordinary seasons are at this enchanted season weird but melodious and rymthinic symphony. ? Now it is that there is "Peace on earth and good will to men." Old scores are forgotten and the leaping, lurid glare of the cherry yule log plants smiles on the cynic's austere face and earth, for the season, is loosed in ecstacy to make gay with the music of the spheres. The Gordian knot is slipped in the misers purse strings and from the opening flows a yellow tide which at its ebb bears on its bosom precious cargoes of muttered blessings and plans of praise. We are celebrating the birth of Christ and the redemption of the world. Philanthropy and beneficent work are practiced and thrive like a tree by many waters, but false philanthropy, cloaked in the garb of modern good cheer, too often mars the sanctity and the real de light of the occasion by profane and bestial desecration of a sacred feast hallowed by the bjood-bought souls of two thousand years' redemption. Sad, sad it is that thoughtful men will them selves spend this joyous season in drunken revelry; sadder, though, that they take this opportunity for almsgiv ing by placing the cup to their broth er's lips! Would not a crumb of bread suffice to secure a benediction and a golden benison where a draught but fastens a millstone around two sinking souls, and damns instead of redeems? The season means much to THE INTEL LIGENCER'S readers. Some there are who are gay and joyous and scatter sunshine wherever they go; some, alas, whose hearts are troubled "for there's a vacant chair, a lock of silver hairand a loved one is sleeping there." Some there are, perhaps, who will now listen to Christmas chimes for the last time on earth, for the tolling and the peal ing ?and the chiming make up the weary round of years. Some there may be whose barks will go out of the line of their wonted course and be lost in the great surging sea of humanity. Others, and let us hope they are not few, who are engaged in making beau tiful years, mark this another milestone along life's way in cheering worried hearts, soothing sorrow's heaving breast and supporting weak and totter ing age. To all our readers we wish a sweet and nitrry Christmas and many happy returns of that festive season. May your pleasures be real pleasures unselfish, wholesome and unending in bearing fruit,-so that the season be not " misnomer, but in deed and in fact a veritable Christ-mas. It has been authoritatively announc ed that Hon. Joseph W. Barnwell, the present State Senator from Charleston, has consented to enter the race for Congress from the First District. Mr. Barnwell is an accomplished gentle man, an able aud successful lawyer, and a thoroughly upright and conscien tious citizen and politician. Judging from the general appreciation of Mr. Barnwell's character and abilities by the State at large, we freely predict his success in the coming race, and we go further and say when he takes his seat in Congress he will soon become a power, and the whole State will feel his influence. If anything more is needed to con vince the country of thc dishonesty and rascality of the Republican party, let those not satisfied read the treaty with the old Sultan of S ul n, in which it is made to appear that we arc paying the Sultan and his datos handsome salaries and stipulate that the salaries are payable in Mexican dollars. In other words, wc are paying them only half of the amounts promised, which even can not be justified, but when a Nation of great Christian pretensions practices deception on ii weaker coun try whom it is trying to civilize, its hypocricy will react upon it and civili zation receive a serious set back. Those mill men of protectionist pro clivities who are memorializing Con gress to tax the American people to provide a market for their goods should give some assurance to the taxpayer that he will receive a fair dividend on his investment. Our experience with protected industries is that the "tax payer he pays the freight" at both ends of the line and gets nothing in re turn. Certainly with such unanimity and harmonious organization on the part of the mill men the cotton planter cannot hope for any higher price for his raw cotton than the organized mills see fit to pay. The "open door policy" is good for the mills, but how about the people? There has been a striking lack of thc usual annual cry for tax extension, which is a good sign of the County's prosperity the past year. The crop has been made on a five-cent.basis, so that tho planters are realizing quite a hand some profit on their investment and feel elated at their success. Trade, too, is reported the best of many years, and collections are said to be unprece dented. While the crop this year has not netted nearly so much cash as the preceding year's crop, there is more of the element of profit in it and the peo ple are putting it in circulation. We have an abiding faith iu the honesty of the Anderson County farmer, and pit him against the world in debt pay ing qualities and disposition when his resources yield it, even though he may b3 compelled to make his next crop on credit. All honor to him, for he's a diamond in the rough. The resolution of Representative Sulzer, of Now York, in the House last week asking for recognition of the Transvaal Republic is an effort in a righteous cause. Unfortunately, how ever, for the life of the resolution Air. Sulzer is a Democrat and the position he seeks to have the country assume is on a neutral basis, while the Republi cans, who are fairly itching for an American-English alliiance, prefer their old policy of might against right. They see the inconsistency of recog nizing the belligerent rights of one free people while their administration is denying the same rights as belonging to another equally free people, people whose independence they have recog nized by alliances offensive and defen sive, as well as a formal recognition of their flag. The Transvaal patriots, in their brilliant victories, have A m erica's best wishes for success, but so long as we ourselves are engaged in highway robbery, we naturally feel a slight deli cy in openly condemning the methods employed by other highwaymen. Belton Items. Some of the very best talent in Bel ton have organized a dramatic club, and have for several weeks been con stantly rehearsing for the purpose of giving the very popular play, "The Moonshiner's Daughter," to the public on Monday evening, 25th inst. Belton talent has often delighted large audi ences with entertainments of this kind, but tho management of this play con templates giving the very best play on this date that local talent is capable of giving, and we believe there will be no disappointment, judging by the ear nestness and devotion they are giving to preparation. Mr. J. K. Breazeale is building handsome and commodious residence in his beautiful grove, just across the railroad from the mill. Nearly all the mill 2ottagesand over seers' houses aie complete, and Mr. G randy and his associate contractors have moved away. Mr. Tom Pruitt, of Craytonville, will soon move into the residence recently occupied by Mr. J. F. Hoffman, near the academy building. Mr. Hoffman is occupying for the present one of Mr W. A. Willingham's cottages. Mr. and Mrs. Todd, of Due West, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Haynie. Mrs. P. A. McDavid, of Greenville, visited at the hotel Last week. .Mr. Robert M. Baker, of the U. S. N.. was at home last week and worshiped in the Baptist Church Sunday. xxxx. -mt m am Union Meeting. The Piedmont Union will meet with Easley Baptist Church on Saturday be fore the fifth Sunday in December at ll o'clock a. ra. Introductory sermon by Kev. F. R. McClannahara. 1st Query: "Why am 1 a Baptist?" opened by J. W. Sheriff. 2nd Query: "How may wc develop greater interest in our Sunday School work?" Opened by D. C. Spearman. 3rd Query: "What are the distinctive principles of the Baptist?" Opened by Kev. E. A. Durham. J. JAMESON, li. J. MATTISON, Clerk. Moderator. To RENT-5 room Cottage. Apply to Mus. I). ?>, TAYLOR. EsTRAYED- List Friday niRht from Factory H iii, a whit* Hpottod, brindle sho't "hornfd i'nw. Any information c tnnornii'K it will b* rmvardf"! by J. M. Li no A DWELL, at Audersou Cotton Mill. PULLING YOUS, EARS 3R PULLING YOUR PURSE ! Either is bad. bat which is the Worst ? Look Ont, Friend, ?tr You will get bolla Pulled ! It would pay you to watch vigilan t lantly those who keep ding-donging at you about their line of stuffs, just as if you were not posted enough to know that we are the particular peo ple you wish to see before you spend your holiday cash. Just look at the fun and pleasant surprises wc have arranged for the ex press purpose of making Christmas, 180?), the happiest and one most to bo remembered by thc little folks and thc big ones. Our Doll Nursery, complete in its appointments, from wee tot dolls to the large kind, 5c, Sc, 10c, and up to' suit your purse. Doll Cradles and Beds, Rocking-chairs, etc., 10c to\50c. Pianos, toys up to perfect gooda in miniature, 23c to ?7.00. for thc big gest. Complete Band Sets for boys, $2.00 to :?3.90, or will sell any horn separate. Drums to match at 25c each. Toy "Wagonsand Carts starting at 3c to 5c each. Cat running the Mouse, 5c; Iron Pony Carts, 5c, Iron Sulkies, 23c; Iron Safes, 5c, 10c, 12c; Combination Safes, 25c to 50c; Iron Trains, 10c to 22c; Climbing Mon keys, 20c; Trumpets, 5c and up; Zo bo Musical Instrument, 5c; Animais, 5c, Double Animals, 10c; Tea Sets, 5c, up to the Finest China. Fire Crackers, 5c per pack, up to 10c each for the largest sized Cannon Cracker; Roman Candles, lc, 2c, 3c and up to 15c for the extra large sizes. Sky Rockets lc to 20c, for the 3-lb goods. But for an unmitigated noise try a San tiago Boomer, at 7c each. Fill up the holes after they shoot. Cat Scat and Dewey torpedoes, safe and noisy, 5c per box. We have 15 American Salutes in a package for 10c. Humming Tops, a wreath of fire, lc each, new. Sun Wheels. 20c do/.en. Toy Watches, Pistols, Hammers, Hatchets, and Lit tle Ships, 5c each. Toy Scales to weigh the doll bab}', Sc, 14c to 20c. Air Guns, GOc. The Dewey Air Gun, good, 75c. China Cup and Saucer, 5c 10c and 25c. Cup, Sauorr and Plate Sets, beauties, 25c a set. Full Tea md Dinner Sets, $2.75, $3.25, $4.50 ind up to real China goods of the la test known makes. We have just re jeived one Solid car load Decorated nod Plain Crockery.and China ware thirty thousand pounds-thu3 secur ing the lowest possible prices. Try as. We will divide our good fortune ffith you. Fancy and Plain Glass, in ?very conceivable shape. We can match your ideas if anybody can. Remember, wc have all kinds of odd pieces in Fancy China at prices un known by our competitors. My son, would you do the best pos ible with the means at your com mand? Would you have your folks is nicely fixed for Christmas as your leighbors are? Would you supply pour wants and still retain a part of your cash? Then just see the bar rains Santa Claus in driving for you. Yours, always truly, SAN?Y CLAUS, C. S. MINOR and the TEN CENTS STORE. 98 .. . . ? The above figures tell a remarkable r I story ; they represent almost exactly the ^ per contage of cures mide by RHEUMACIDE, ' I the -wonderful new constitutional cure for ? RHEUMATISM. The other two per cent. 1 were not curable, or failed to take med?- ^ . cine according to directions. Thousands 1 have been cured. In view of the fact that r I many physicians think tba; iheumatism 1 is incurable and that roost reo-edies fail, ^ it must bc truo tbat RHEUM ATI DE is the ' greatest medical discovery of ihe age Par- r Iticulars and testimonials of roauy wei r kuown people pent free to nil applicants r ?S. Sold by EVANS PHARMACY . m Sl.Ofl rer bottle r ^?????^T HT Vf WV* CAN BE SEEN \.t a glance that the work done at THE ANDERSON STEA M L \UNDRY ia of i superior order. There is not a speck or jpottomar the beauty or perfection of ? nish. Starched and unstarched goods ire alike carefully treated, and reach our patrons in a highly satisfactory condition. May we send for your work ? Our friends and customers in tbecoun :ry can always leavo their Laundry at I). C. Brown it Bro'n. Store, which is our :entral ollice-next door above tho Post Dffi ce. ANDERSON STEAM LAUNDRY CO 202 East Boundary St. R. A. MAYFIELD, Supt. and Treas. PHONE NO. 20 Notice of Final Settlement. THE undersigned, Administratrix of .he Estate of E. Ii. Murray, deceased, tereby gives notice that elie will on the 7th (fay of January, 1900, apply to the iudge of Prohato for Anderson County, (?., fora Final Settlement of faid Es ate, and a discharge frbm her office as administratrix. EVA S. MURRAY, Adm'x. Dec 13, 18'J?J 25 5 Last Ad. for this Year. IF you wan* anything in our line we want to sell you. Will appr?cia^ your trade more ihau we can tell you, and will do you best to make it pay you to trade with us. If You Owe Us A Note or Accouut we need it, and will appreciate an early settlement far more than anything we can think of Come to see us every time you are in the city. We appre ciate such kindness. t?F* Wishing you a very Happy Christmas, we are Your friends, _ VANOIVER BROa. .~ I fHll?llllllHiH-T- in III?- ? II - --~-' -~--~- - . ? - ~ H CHRISM AS FRUITST ~" 50 boxes Florida Oranges, 50 barrels Northern Apples, Eaisins, Currants, &c. Malaga Grapes 20c. lb. 50 bunches Bananas $1.00 to $1.50. Mixed Nuts 15c. lb. Cocoanuts 5c. Candies, Chocolate Cream Drops, best, 15c. lb. We have got an enormous stock of Nuts, Fruits, &c., and will sell them as cheap as diit. Give us a call. O. D. ANDERSON & BRO. Seasonable Goods at Reason albie Prices ! APPROPRIATE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ! Guns and Ammunition for the sportsmen. Air Rifles and Pocket Knives for the boys. Scissors and Table Cutlery for the ladies. A great assortment of one of the best selected line of GUNS, Ever brought to Anderson .Ammunition of all kinds. The best brands of Loaded Shells, loaded with any quan tity of shot or powder desired. Shot, Powder, Primers, Wads, Caps, Cartridges. Pistols, all of the standard lines manufactured. AIR RIFLES, Not boys, or the kind made on the anything-will-do-for-the child kind, but good ones of the best quality-unequalled for accuracy and for service. Sullivan Hardware Co. Southern University. PUPILS RECEIVED AT ANY TIME. "OACSTrnTAUO obtained really after taking a curse of BOOK KEEPING XTv-"oA J, J. VS ll D aud SUORTU IND in this old and reliable Institution. Over 8,0;0 Grathiatt-s. Send for large catalogue. Grand Winter opening Jan. 1 to 15. ATLANTA, Gr A. . A C. BRISCOE, Pres. L. W. ARNOLD, V-PrtM 01AY FEASTS Will be contributed to by the Butcher, | the Baker, the Poulterer, the Grocer, ?nd others. WE are one of the "others," our contributions being Cloves, Peppers, Mustard, Cinnamon, Mace, Nutmeg, Allspice, Sage, and other Condiments, Anise, Fennel, Caraway and Coriander Seeds, Flavoring Extracts, Essences and Fruit Juices, Chocolate, powdered, ready for making Cakes. 1 Our ground Spices we guarantee to be 100 per cent pure, 1 and that, too, at the same price as ordinary kinds. The same comment applies to our Essences and Extracts for Flavoring, of which we have every variety, either bottled or in bulk. FRESH LOT HUYLER'S. EVANS' PHARMACY TU e AT THE ore! Great IVIark-Down Sale in our Ladies' 300 choice Ladies' and Children's Jackets, Capes and Suits marked down regardless of Cost or Value. All these Goods are new this season. We do this to reduce our tre mendous Stock previous to our annual Inventory. Here is a chance of a life-time for those who wish to buy stylish gar ments /or Christmas Presents or for their own use. With the holiday season we present the greatest Stock of those serviceable Goods and most suitable presents. Slippers for Ladies and Gentlemen. Prices 75c. to $1.50. Shoes for all and for every use. For the baby, the boy, the s?irl, woman and man. Our Shoes deserve the reputation they have earned. Prices always the lowest for first-class gpods. Telegram from Santa Claus. Fairy Land Telegraph Co. UTOPIA, DREAMLAND, Dec. lo, 1899. My Dear Messrs. Julius H. Weil cf Co, : A year has nearly passed since I was at your big %nd beautiful Store last Christmas. I had a grand time with the children and never met a prettier, healthier, happy lot. Your goods evidently have a Great deal to do with keeping them thus healthy and happy. I carefully examined your lovely stock of Goods, namely : Clothing, Shoes, Jackets, Hats, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Underwear, Furs, Mackin toshes, Umbrellas, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Fur Hobes. Toys, Dolls, Books, Cameras, Games, Pictures, Albums, Baby Blankets, Cloaks, etc., and I was delighted with them. No one should think of buying presents elsewhere. I start immediately, as the presents are so many and weigh so much that ny reindeer cannot travel very fast, and they will have to rest now and then on the way. 1 will be at /our Stove positively Saturday morning, Dec. 16th, it nine o'clock, and, will remain until Christmas Eve. My best compliments to you and, all your chil Iren customers. Tell them that I will be at their 'tomes Christmas Eve. Ever your admiring friend, To Julius H. Weil $ Co., Anderson, S. C. This Store is open every night until 9 o'clock for Shoppers, Come and bring the children. Send your mail orders here. wtrulr, JULIUS H. WEIL & CO.