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A TRUE STORY How an Up-Country lina "Was [Raided bv xs and his Horde Sundai In the town of Andersoa. situated in upper South Carolina, an old gen tleman, his wife, two daughters anda son had taken refuge during the war. They resided in rooms of an old hotel comparatively comfortably situated to many who had also left pleasant and luxurious homes. On the first day of May, 1865, they were pondering the question of provisions-one of great consideration in those days of scarci ty. The larder boasted of a little flour, small quantity of grist and a well stripped ham bone, and (the great treat then) some sorghum. An' alarm had been sounded the evening before, "The Yankees will probably reach An derson to-morrow to raid the town!" Of course, it was illegal, peace having been declared, and we ought to have been free from any molestation of en emi?s. Said one of the ladies: (a stately daine) "If the raiders do come, there will be some satisfac tion in having nothing for them to take." The May day dawned upon us in all its loveliness; the air so bracing, the fragrance in woods and valleys every where gladening us after sad winter's reign; the sun shone down as if in blessing. Picnics were the order of the day among the schools: all seemed cherry, at least for the morn, for not many h*W*d rhe rumor of the previous day. Bu-, ??t?! what a reign of terror was in stor*. er? th? day closed; none dreamed of it. About 1 p. m. the ru mor assumed reality and everyone be thought how they might save just what they would need most from the despoilers. My sister and I busied ourselves collecting some jewels which i we prized, putting it in a glass jar and proposed to bury it near a spring, a little distance from us. On our way we stopped at a friend's house, asking advice, but before we could decide we found ourselves surrounded by the raiders, who had come into town in all directions. We had gone to the back of the house to secrete our treasure, but saw them across the street. Sister (the bravest of the two) hid them about her person-it was a dangerous act, for we had heard of some very rude treatment in some instances. Our friend's house was beset with the vandals, coarse, ill-bred, dirty men, not one who looked respectable and gentlemanly. They coolly took the watch our friend had on, went to the stable and stole a fine pet horse; leav a lame and blind mule instead. The watch was valued much for its anti quity in the family, bat they did not heed that. We were in great perplex ity as to our getting back to our home on the square. Four thousand men, .under one Gen. Brown, had crowded our pretty, peaceful town. Gen. Brown not in a condition during his stay of -two days and nights to control or com mand anything, much less his men; vthe families of the town were at their mercy. They tried to gain protection, ..asking for a guard in almost every home. I asked this wonderful con . queror to give us protection. He said: "There is such a demand for guards that we could ever have so many more ?dnen." We reached our home to find our dear mother greatly distressed and un nerved, having risen that morning for the first time in three weeks from a sick bed, having been an invalid for several years. Father, my dear, pa triotic, good father, had been robbed of a fine gold watch and roughly handled. Two young demons entered the house; one girdled with numbers of dirks, pistols and other articles of violence began flinging everything in a trunk of mother's, locking for arms and money, destroying clothing and vases that were put away there; when asked: "Young man, do you over taink of God?" he turned, and with an oath, pointed a pistol at her, saying, -{'This is tho Yankee's God." She was alarmed, and ran to find help; just then a man, who seemed to be an offi cer of some sort, came in and ordered these wretches out. One of them stole our old servant's watch, a silver one, that he had given his young mas ter in charge, hoping to have repaired. When he knew they had taken it, he was enraged, and said: "Well, well, is dat all deseyergood fer nuttin' rascals could do? Tief from a poor old nig ger he watch, all he got, and can't get no udder one. I never had no use fer dem kind er people, nohow." He was our trusty servant for years and ever ready to devote his whole soul to our interests. We entrusted him with the silver service to be hidden, and we knew if old "Daddy G-" hid it no ono could ever get it. Wc were be seiged by scores of men entering the kitchen below and ordering ?>ur ser vants to wait on them; kept them cooking for them ail night. They for bade their cooking anything for us and only by stealth did they do so in the morning. They gave the negroes all OF THE WAR Town in South. Ca.ro a Drunken G-eneral : of Barbarians. flews. I the provisions, clothing, bedding, etc., which had been stolen from thc whites. A lady who had started for TV*-:- with her little daughter was stripped of her bonnet and outer wraps; these were given to some negro women who were about the depot; her trunk was broken open, and some line dresses and money were also taken, fired into the cars and prevented their departure. Some of these ruffians en tered my father's room; they found an old rusty rifle, one he had used years before, and, after ridiculing it, pre sented arms, and told him: ''You can kill as many rebels as you please with this; we don't want it." At about tea time (near 7 o'clock) a puffy look ing Irishman, with a tolerably good face, came into the passage and asked for some water to refresh himself from dust and heat. We told our man ser vant to put a basin, soap and towel there for his use. He seemed very glad to have it and after using said he would rest a little. Of course it was the best policy to accommodate him, so my father (whose courtesy was al ways noticeable) invited this Capt. C-, as he styled himself, into our sitting room. Ho took his seat on our broad, old-fashioned sofa, and plied father with some questions, asking: "Do you know that Lincoln was kill ed, murdered?" And did he ever hear anything about the war? And did he know of the surrender? It greatly amused my patriotic father, who had kept himself well advised on all important matters, and told this fellow so. Tea was served, and, though the meal was a simple and scant one, he was asked to join us. He declined, much to our gratification, and said: "I will not interrupt you. I only wish to rest and will just sit where I am." He was marshal of the unruly hord, and we asked him for protection and were glad to have him near. We took our seats to partake of our meal-tea, buscuits, grist and some sorghum. When we went to help ourselves there was nothing like a spoon or fork there: no silver of any kind. Sister, who presided at the waiter, called Law rence, our waiting boy, a tall, comely black of 16, well trained in his call ing, to get the silver, and wondered why he had omitted it, knowing it was needed. He was very obstinate, re fusing to place it: kept twisting side ways and turning his back to the cap tain, and making all the signs secret ly he could do without detection from the captain. The antics and signs were too rediculous, and we were all full of laughter. At last sister order ed him to go at once and stop his non sense. He brought them and kept a vigilant eye upon the captain, and as soon as we were through the meal, in stantly as we rose, grabbed up each article and rushed wildly out of the room; hid them up an old unused chimney. We found out that he was very sure the captain might rob us and tried to prevent it; he also secreted his master's silver-headed mahogany cane, putting it under the rafters of the roof. Poor fellow, he became a little demoralized after bis freedom, and there was much excuse for him, but he seemed sorry and desirous to mend. The first night, and several after, there was constant intrusion and riot ing, all sorts of abominable insults and thefts. Thc day after entering the town was hideous; the public square was filled with drunken caval ry; the men had discovered a cellc-r full of large quantities of fine liquor, which had been stored away during the war. They took possession of it, gave some to the negroes and drank until they reeled upon their horses. While looking from my window I saw some men strewing a train of powder beneath the windows of the hotel and heard them chuckling over it, remark ing, "Won't there bc a lively time up there to-night?" "Pretty warm," all interspersed with oaths. I ran across the square to find Capt. -, who had promised to protect us, and told him what I had seen and heard. He said, "I will give you satisfaction." Ile ordered them to take brooms and sweep up very carefully every particle, and he put those who had done it under arrest. This was going on, and much more, while thc grand Gen. li., was snoring in a besotted sleep at the principal hotel. The stores were thrown open, and everything like food turned into thc dirt or given to ne groes, who came for miles around to get all they could. Thc corn strewn around fed hogs for weeks on thc pub lie square. The extortioners had a sad lesson; they had been holding back fur higher prices and Jost all, de stroying visions of great fortunes. Confederate money filled the air; floating everywhere; the negroes had handfuls, believing, (as they wore told) that it was sound money and available still. Tho commissary .-sure were broken opon the afternoon of tho second day and the captain told us wc must "just get what we wanted, it. wai all right/' Of course, wc could not stoop to such proceedings. The ser vants, however, were less scrupulous, and were well supplied wita many needs that had become luxuries to us; they were so generous that, they brought a great deal of it to u-\ insist ing on our sharing with them. "Mas sa and Missis is 'bliged to hah some." A merchant who had a store near us told them to take whatever they want ed, ere it was flung out by these raid ers in the street. Before the Court House on the square the powder that was taken from the commissary store was piled up high and made an explo sion like a bombardment for three or four hours that afternoon-one could not see through the dense smoke-just to frighten a lot of defenceless women and children, and some aged men who had been incapacitated for service. "We entertained the captain about two days and nights; T don't think he relished his menu, it was so scant and very simple. We felt sorry when he left us, as he had prevented a good deal of annoyance and insults which some others experienced. Ile terri fied us by saying that he was sorry to have to leave, as the stragglers were worse and they could not stay to con trol them, and they might be trouble some for a while yet. He joined us at our evening meal, and then hurriedly rose, going around to each one with a very familiar "Good-bye, grandma, good-bye, grandpa," and coming to me, "Good-bye, 'Hetty,' and "God bless you all." "Hetty" was a new name I had never borne. For two days and nights after the cavalry left with the great Gen. B., we gathe-ed in our sitting room every eve ning, in company with others who were in the building, and were, like ourselves, fearing molestation from stragglers. Rest was impossible with our nerves unstrung and constantly anxious. Some of these Yankees camped about twelve miles out of town and came in at night, creating all sorts of disturbance. They took possession of the Court House, but did not occu py it long, for they were driven out positively by a small but powerful en emy, "the flea:" they had been in possession for some time io great num bers and no one disturbing them. It would be impossible to describe the rude, barbaric reign of these wonder ful conquerors. They certainly dis graced civilization. The pretty little town was sad and desolate for months after, as a legar . thic spell, a sort of Rip Van Winkle slumber-not as comfortable, thouch -hovered o'er the place. We could not rally our dazed senses sufficiently to realize we were those of the "Lost Cause." I have "buried the hatch et" and have smoked "the calumet nf peace." though fearing I never would. Not that I ever could feel aught bot reverence and pride for our "rebels" (I like the name,) who were not con quered, but overwhelmed, outnumber ed so greatly-the little "David" be fore a great "Goliath." What had we ever to be ashamed of in upholding and defending our State sovereignty? I have grasped the hand of friendship on the other side since, and know there are some who possess magnanimity of soul sufficient to meet "rebels" in fra ternity. The New South need never blush for the Old. - It is reported that a meteor which fell in British Central Africa, on thc cast side of Mt. Bamba, ex ploded with a noise that was heard 70 miles to the north and south. The fragments were scattered over an area of nine miles by three, and some of theta weighed over five pounds. Who would think there was insanity behind a drop of water? But there is. lt was a favorite torture in the old days to fasten the victim where water should slowly drip on his forehead. In a little while he was a howl- Y\\ ing maniac. Women do not, as a rule, realize how the steady drains which so me ti in er? ? afflict them must at last re-act on the mind. Sometimes, it is only fretfulness, irritability or peevishness. At other times the condition passes beyond un reasonableness to irrationality. With the relief of the body, from dis ease, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription gives also a cheerful mind and contented spirit. When the drains and pains arc stopped the mind soars up like a balloon from which dead weight lias been cast out. Mothers who never knew a happy moment when the birth hour confronted them, and younger women doomed each month to a period of mental depression as well as physical suffering, have found a perfect cure by the use of " Favorite Prescription." It contains no alcohol, neither opium cocaine or other form of narcotic. 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I The minister dropped iii to pay j social call i;i thc course of thc afn j uoon. and while he waited for the ? dies to present themselves in thc si ting room he was entertained by Mis Maisie. I Miss Maisie waa a Sunday-schoc j pupil, and just to sustain thc eonvci sation the minister undertook to pr< pound a few questions to sound tli little lady's Biblical education. "How many commandments ai there?'' he began. "Nine," was the prompt reply. "No, Maisie. Ten, you know." "Oh, I know there used to be ten but there's only nine now." "Why, how's that?" i:I heard ma say last night that pa pa had broken one of the command meats." - ic O- mmi - Blood Poison aud Cancer Cured by B.B.B Trial bottle sent Free. Deadly Cancer of the face, neck legs, lip, eating cancer or sores, cure by B. B. B-Botanic Blood Balm B. B. B. cures by driving the deadly virulent poison, which causes cancer o?t of the blood. This is thc oui; cure and B. B. B. is the only remed; that can do this. In the same wa; B. B. 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A visitor at the house the same day drew some water from the well and was surprised to j find a small garter snake in the cup. j The child grew worse each day and rapidly lost flesh, refusing nourish ment. Powders were given her to dry up the secretions of the stomach, and j after three days thc snake wriggled j from her mouth and fell to the floor. The little fellow coiled himself up on thc floor and raised his head in the air, but was immediately dispatched by Mr. Bobbins. The snake is about eight inches in length.-Philadelphia Inquirer. A Sure Cure for Croup. Twenty-five years' constant use without a failure ! The first indica tion of croup is hoarseness, and in a child subject to that disease it may bc taken as a sure sign of the approach of an attack. Following this hoarse ness is a peculiar rough cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is giv en as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough ap pears, it will prevent the attack. 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Tennyson, of Pel ham, Ga., has on exhibition in a local store a potato grown on his farm the past season which measures nearly three feet in length. It takes but a minute to overcome tickling in the throat and to stop a cough by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. This remedy quickly cures all forms of throat aud lung troubles. Harmless and pleasant to j take. It prevents consumption. A famous specific for grippe and its after effects. Evans Pharmacy. - A Chicago doctor prescribed six five-grain capsules of sand after every meal as a cure for dyspepsia, appendi citis and all stomach troubles. The doctor says his plan is to "furnish the digestive apparatus with the grit which ! man alone of all thc animals has not the sense to pick up fwith his food." CAR OF OLD HICKORY TENNESSEE JUST ARRIVED. % Are go-'iig right along, and il' you don't buy at once you will have to pay 15 to 25 per cent advance. A FULL LINE OF Carriages, Wagons, Buggies ai'di Harness On band at all times to bo sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. ?05" If you have a good young SW Hi LE that you wish to sell at a reasonable c ash price bring it around ami let me look at it. I would preter to pay you the cash than to take it West. I am also iu the market for DRY CATTLE and Feeders. ?i?u Como to see me when in the city and let's sec if wc can't trade some. _JOS. J. FRETWELL. M L CARLISLE L. H. CARLISLE. WE STILL. SELL THAT G RE AT 7 And have on hand a complftte line of them. We also handle a lull linc of other Parin and Agricultural Implements. Wagon and Buggy Material, &c. lu fact, a general ii M > ut' 11 A Iv D WAKE. We have just received'a m al lino ot ?SHOT GUNS, and can interest von on prices It' you neel A MM.UNI PION weean pul ii cheap. .Ve also carry a sci ct linc of KA MIL Y GROCERIES. Call and examine our Genuine Heavy lied Rusl Prool OATS. New Crop N. 0. MOLASSES. BROS., Anderson, S. C. Free City Delivery. 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BURRISS you will hare a good :n-ai chree times a day. I have some Rare Bargains in Crockery, Of Patterns in Dssora'.ed Ware, that I am running out of Stock. You should avail yourself of this opportunity to g^t something in best Goods at a reduced price. TINWARE Cheaper than any competition will sell you. Don't forgot this item of merchandise. It will pay you to price this Tinware before buying. TOITS ! You know too well that I am Headquarters in TOYS Competition tries to copy by putting in Toys t ) draw crade. Djn'r, be deceived by what you hear, but come and see for your.sel'. I sall more Toys for less money than any one. An Iron Toy that vou will be naked 503. for you o-in buy the same size of me for 35c. Your trade and inspection solicited. JOHN T. BUKRISS. Is a Little Thing when it Begins ! THE longer you put it off the harder it is to cure. The longer it las's the more serious it becomes. Let it run on and there's no telling what the end will be. The worst case of Consumption was a little Cold once. Will stop any Cough when it first begins. It will stop most Coughs after they get bad. But the best way is to take it at the 6rst sign of a Cold. It ought to be right at vour elbow all the time. Tar Mint Is the BEST REMEDY for COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, and all diseases of tbe Throat and Lungs. Don't buy any other kind. EBSS&frr "NEW SHOES ! ^yi7E have just opened up the best and cheapest lim? of HEAVY SHOES VV that evor was offered on thi-market. There is only one kind that we do not nor will not handle, and that is th? cheap, shoddy stu Bf palmed off on unsus pecting buyers. If we sell you ?hoes they must be solid loather or we didn't sell 'em. t?o if you want Shoes to wear buy only the beat-they are always the cheapest. DEA.&W l?ATEXT FLOUR, like Mrs. CaMar, is as pure as the Alpine snows, thrice bleached hythe hyperborean blasts. If you want anything purer than that wo havn't got it. Wo have even more puro TEX.4* RED RUST PROOF OATS than Car ter had, and want to get rid of them-will sell them cheap. Yours for tho ? S ? ?, DEAN & RATLIFF!!. -VT T> -Parties owing us on either Note or open Account are ?ivan notice JLN l3? that, hoir Accduuts are doe, and that they are expected to nettle When cor oe by paid Ten Dollars Prize To Wheat Growers. FOR the besl live-acre yield o?' Wheat grown this season with our Wheat Fertilizers, and top-drersed with our Nitrate ot' Soda or oilier dressing, or not dressed at all, wc will award as a prize thc sum of TEN DOLLARS. Thc award will be made on JULY 15, 1900, upon the affidavits of each contestant for thc prize and thc et vera! threshers. DEAN & 3RA.XJLIF35VE. SST NEW GOODS always on hand. fr-dr Our specially prepared Wheat Manure makes the fineit yield.