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OUR NEW MILLINERY IS A PROLIFIC THEME. The writer is almost tempted to delve into poetry ; but don't be alarmed-he won't. Let this plain business talk suffice. In the outset we wish to say that ?p-to-Date Styles, At Lowest Possible Prices ! Is our watchword. Oura are Hats that Look Well, Hats that Feel Well, . Hats that Wear Well. We have Hats for all sizes and conditions of womankind, at all prices. Our SAILOR STOCK is one of wonderful variety of style as well as range of price. We are offering quite a nice Sailor at 25c. Our Sailors at 50c. are very attractive. We have never before shown such a magnificent line of real nice Sailors at 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50. We have Street Hats, Walking Hats, Traveling Hats and Ready-to-Wear Hats in great profusion. Our Trimmed Hats would surprise you. Hats that we get up for $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $2.75 and $3.00 would astonish you. They are pretty, showy and stylish. Such dainty Hats at such tiny prices have never been shown here. We certainly have a taking line of popu lar priced Hats. When it comes to Higher Class Millinery Hats worth say $3.50, $3.75, $4.00, $4.25, $4.50, $4.75 and $5.00, they are simply marvels of style, beauty, grace and loveliness. Elegant Pattern Hats. The handsomest the market affords, modeled after the newest Paris, London, Berlin and New York models, and range in price as follows : $6.00, $7.00, $8.00. $9.00, $10.00. OUR BLACK H??S, MOURDING HATS and LADIES' BONNETS, Are stylish and tasty. We can satisfy the Ladies in Millinery. Misses' and Children's Hats. Everything that is stylish, serviceable and popular for the "Little Folks." Infants'Caps and Bonnets; also, Caps for the "Little Men," in variety sufficient for all. Ribbons and Millinery Novelties In all the popular fads. We have everything in the way of New Millinery that the heart of woman may wish for. But if you do not care fir the new? bring along the old and let us work it over and make it look new. Weare putting more energy and push into Millinery than ever before, and are determined to make a grand sue ce sn of it. " - We have been fortunate in securing in the person of Miss MAT a Milliner of experience and taste, who understands the business thoroughly, and whom you will find pleasant and agreeable. The Ladies ar? mOBt cordially invited to come and meet Miss May, and feel in no way under obligations to buy. LOOK ANYWAY, and if you wish to buy from a strictly business standpoint we will have no trouble in sell ing you. We are making a long and strong pull for Millinery Business, and wiii guarantee perfect satisfaction in every instance. COME EARLY. Yours truly, Biown,Osborne & Co. P. S>-We have fc.cen almost bewildered with congratula tions on the beauty and style of our Hats. It has been enough to swell our heads., (but it has not.) Has only tended to encourage us to greater achievements. Thanking all for kind expressions and acts of approval, we are Local News, WEDNESDAY, M ARC if23, 1900. THE COTTON KABKET. Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne A Co Strict Good Middling-9i. Good Midd..ug-Of. Strict Middling-0*. Middling-9*. Stained Cotton-7 to 8. Thc man with tho fishing rod will soon bo in evidence. The fruit crop up to this time is re ported 6afe in this section. Easter conics on April 15th this year, tho third Sunday of the month. Mr. J. B. Liles, of Spartanburg, spent a day or two in Audcrson last week. Anderson is not booming, but she lins a growing gait that means certainty. Mrs. D. B. Faut, of Union, S. C., is in tho ciy visiting tho family of Mr. G. W. Fant. Mr. W. F. Anderson, of Elberton, Ga., came over last week to visit his relatives. The grand spring opening at tho Al liance Store t?kes place to-morrow nnd next day. Miss Helen Cary, of Seneca, has been spending n few days in tho city with friends and relatives. Next Monday is Salesday. The Judge of Probat?; will sell several tracts of land at public outcry. Mr. and Mis. li. C. Webb have gone to Bnltimore where tho former will be treated for rheumatism. Last Sunday was a wet, disagreeable day, and tho congregations at tho city churches were not large. On account of the wet weather the farmers in this section have not been nblo to do much plowing. If you need a baby carriage read Mr. Frank Crayton's new advertisement and then give him a call. Mr. J. W. Stribling, one of Seneca's most popular and progressive citizens, spent last Saturday in tho city. A number o? dwelling houses and other buildings will be erected in An derson this Spring and Summer. Miss Lucy Brown, who has been spending several months with her sister in Edgciield, has returned home. Several gentlemen from distant towns have, bet n in A ntl er sou recently pros pecting with a view of locating here. Farmers, plant a big-crop of corn, peas and other forage crops. Sucli crops arc always in demand at fair pri ces. Several new manufacturing enter prises ure being talked of in Anderson. Keep up tho talk nnd they will materi alize. It is believed that there will bo moro candidates for the County offices this Summer than ever before in Anderson County. Capt. J. P- Fant, of tho State con stabulary force, went to Spartanburg last Saturday to take charge of that division. Tho Southern Railway is now build ing a side track to the Anderson Yarn and Knitting Mill, on the eastern side of tho city. On account, of the short cotton crop the oil mills iu tho city have been forced to close down earlier than usual this season. Mr. R. P. White, of Greenville, who is to be President of tho cotton mill soon to be erected at Liberty, was in the city Monday. The backbone of Winter is broken, and Spring is herc. Wo may have some cool nights and mornings yet, but the real cold weather is over. Postoiil JO Inspector A. F. .Moon spent a few days in the city last week. Of course he found everything nil o. k. in Postmaster Cochran's office. Rev. Thoa. II. Leitch will arrive at Starr next Tuesday, April 3rd, to begin a ten days1 meeting. Everybody is cordially invited to attend the meeting. If you need something good for your health, you should read the new ad vertisement of the Chiquola Drug Co. ThiB Company can also supply you with paints. Capt. Ciaudo D. Pant, a popular young conductor of the Charlotte & Atlanta branch of tho Southern Rail way, is visiting his parents in the city for a few days. _/ The Board of Directors of tho State Penitentiary arrived in tho city Mon day and spent yesterday in inspecting tho farms in this County where con victs are employed. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hubbard have been <piite sick nt their homo in this city for several weeks. Wo join their many friends in wishing them a speedy restoration to health. Mr. Rird Wyly, of Richland, has ac '.?I>tcd aplr.ee ia ??u machine shops at Anderson. Bird is a young man of good character and we wish him much ?ceceas.- OCCH ee iYetcg. Mr. N. O. Pylesj, cf Columbia, but who is now. temporarily engaged at work on tho Newberry Herald and NeK8, was in tho city yesterday nud gave us a pleasant call. Miss Agnes Morgau died at her home in this County, near Piedmont, on Fri day, 16th inst. She was a daughter of Mr..W.H. Morgan, abouti? years of age and had been in feeble health all her life. The examination to fill the vacan cy from tho Third District in tho Na val Academy at Annapolis is being held in this city to-day. There area num ber of applicants. Congressman Lati inier arrived in tho city yesterday af ternoon to bc present at tho examina ron. ' A report react?ed tho city yesterday afternoon that Sam. Johnson, a negro living near Towuvillc, had committed suicide by pouring kerosene oil on his clothes and then applying] a lighted match to them. Thc hunting season is rapidly draw ing to a close, and those who love tho sport and have tho timo are going out every day to make up for lost time. Tho time for shooting partridges will expire next Saturday. The Township Democratic clubs will meet for the purposo of organizing on the fourth Saturday in Aprilprox. The couuty convention will meet on the tirst Monday in May. All Democrats should attend their club meeting. Mr. Frank Gerk, w ho has been with tho job department of tho Anderson Printing and Stationary Co. for some time, left last Sunday for his homo in Due West, where ho will work on the Associate Reform Presbyterian. Two little boys-Claudius A. Tribble and Jerome 1$. Bowen-sons of Mr. M. A. Reeves, near Belton, called on us last Thursday. They are two bright little fellows, and were much interest ed in what they saw. Call again, boys. A special meeting of the Chiquola Lodge Knights of Pythias will be held to-morrow evening for the purpose of conferring the first and second ranks. Every member is urged to attend, as a largo meeting is earnestly desired by tho officers. At a meeting of the Andel son legis lative delegation in this city last Mon day tho present members of the Couu ty Board of Control, which is composed of Messrs. T. II. Burriss J. W. lioth rock and J. J. Vaughn, were recom mended for reappointment. J. L. McMillan has the contract for making two million brick for tho An derson Cotton Mill. The brick will be made at Latimer, and Monday Mr. Mc Millan was busy getting bis hands and machinery off. About thirty-seven hands were sent from hero.-Abbeville Medium. Tho Amateur Dramatic Club of Hel ton will present "What's Next" to the public on Friday night, April Otb, in that town. This club is quite profi cient, and the play vs sure "to make a hit. "\Vhat'sNi'.\t"isof great notoriety, is very popular, and ?s humorous as well as instructive. Mr. Paul F. Gadsden, formerly of this city, but now of tho City of Mexi co, and Miss Claire I). Richter, of St. Louis, Mo., were married a few days ago at tho homo of tho bride. Tho groom's many friends in Anderson will joiu us in extending him congratula tions and w ishing bc and his bride all the happiness attainable in this life. The new road law approved February 10th, 1000, makes the width of high ways from IC to 20 feet exclusive of side ditches and other obstructions. It gives tho County Boards of Commis sioners power to discontinue any public roads and bridges. It also authorizes them to open new public roads, to wid en or change their locations by pur chasing or condemning rights of way. Mr-J. W. Martin, representing E. A. Cutts, ti large cotton broker of Sa vannah, has been in thc city in tho in terest of bis house for several days, receiving large, lots of cotton recently purchased from Messrs. Dean fc Rat liffe and others. He is still in the city, and expects to get tho lion's share of the remnant lots scattered through the County. Thc stockholders of the Guaranty Building and Loan Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon at tho Peoples' Bank and organized by elect ing the following officers: President, J. J. Fretwell; Treasurer, L. G. Holler ?nan; Directors, Jos. J. Fretwell, Chas. E. Cobb, F. T. Wilhite, F. Blair Cray ton, S. N. Gilmer, P. K. McCully, Jr., H. H. Watkins. W. L. Rrissev, W. W. White. Mr. J. H. Collins, Anderson's ener getic and clever photographer, has just purchased the latest improved pano ramic camera, tho "Al-Vista," to be used in taking panoramic views. It can be so adjusted that by the touch of a spring the mechanism is released and the camera flies around in a circle liko lightning, the lens swecpingevcry thing within a radius of seven and one-half miles and making a complete circular picture. We are in receipt of a letter from our friend, Rev. W. R. Earle, formerly of this County but now living iu Colorado renewing his subscription to Tm: Ix TBI.LIGKKCKK. He says: "I am getting along very well in my Western home. Wc have jpst closed the most success ful meeting ever held in the city, about ninety professing faith in Christ." Mr. Earle's friends in this County will be delighted, we know, to hear of his success in his adopted home. - Madame Luiumis, of Canada, who was T. Nun of tho Order of Sacred Heart, died nt the Hotel Chiquola at 12:45 p. m., Monday, 2<Hh inst. This good lady had made the acquaintance of a number of our people, although she lived tho retired life of her calling, and all who met her were mach at tracted by her graces of mind and per son. These ladies whom she had met, Protest ant and Catholic alike, minister ed tn her in her sickness, ns did her de voted friend, Miss Gleeson, who carno with her here. Her sister, SisterGcor gette, arrived from Washington D. C.. ou Sunday night, coming around by way of Seneca. On Monday Rev. Fath er Gwynn administered to her the lust solemn ri tes of the Church, and soon thereafter she died calmly and peace fully. '"The funeral services were held at Sr. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10:30 Tuesday morning, Father (?wynn saying the Mass for tho dead. Mrs. R. S. Ligon sang so sweetly that exquisito hymn, "Lend, Kindly Light." Mrs. J. W. Quattlobaum sang "Not Ashamed of Jesus,".in a very sweet manner. The Episcopal Church choir, by lopicst, saug som o of its hymns. After these services the body was laid to rest in Silver Brook Cemetery, and tims tho gent?o stranger became an inhabitant of our "City of the Dead." Tho fol lowing gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Maj. B. F. Whitnor, Dr. 8. BI. Orr, Messrs. J. L. McGee, M. Kennedy, B. G. Bee, J-A. Brock, R. S. Ligon and M. S. Dicken. Mr. Wm. A. Finley died at Iiis hume, in Hopewell Township at au early hour yesterday morning, after a brief ?11 ! ness with pneumonia. Mr. Finley was a brother of the late Mis. .Ioho C. j Whitfield, sr., and was about "il years of age. He was a steady, upright man nud was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He was a member of Midway Prefibyterian Church, where his remains wen' interred this morn ing, Kev. .1. L. McLin, the pastor, con ducting the funeral services. Ho leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters to cherish his memory. At a meeting of tho Republican t'on vention of the Third Congressional District in Newberry a few days ago, E. P. Cochran, Esq., of this city, and A. C. Merrick, of Walhalla, were elected delegates to the National Convention, which meets next June in Philadelphia. In thc convention there were contest . ing delegates fruin Anderson and Pickcns Counties, which caused a split in tlic convention. One faction was led by A. E. Webster and tho other by Joe W. Tolbert. The Webster faction withdrew and elected Messrs. Cochran and Merrick. The Tolbert fact io t elected Tolbert and Hendricks as dele gates, and they will contest the seats oj Messrs. Cochran [and Merrick in tin National Convention. Thc Hartwell (Ca.) Sun of last wee! says: "Mrs. Sallie Shaw, willow of tin late W. S. Shaw, died at the home o her daughter. Mrs. N. L. Cray, of Hee< Creek, on Monday, 18th, aged NU years Mrs. Shaw was n member of tho Motin tain Creek Baptist Church for ??0 year? She was a consecrated Christian, am wnw beloved by all who knew her. Sh wns raised in Anderson County, wher she lived until a few months prcviou to her death. She leaves seven ch il dren and a large number of relatives t mourn her loss. Her remains wei conveyed to Anderson County and lui to rest in the Mountain Creek eenie tory." The deceased has many rein ti ve? and old friends in Andcrso County who will long cherish her mein 0 ry. Tho South Carolina College offbi special courses to the teachers of ll State during the third term of th session, which term begins the first i April. In addition to the privileges < the regular cl uss room work given th students throughout the session, th teachers will have the benefit ol' ihre special classes of six weeks, IM giinda April 11th. and arranged especially fi them. The innovation has bee brought for the reason that by the tin of April most of tho public schools i many parts of the State will then li closed, and no more suitable part of th college year could be devoted to th woik for the benefit of thc teacher Any information concerning attend ance on these special college course will bo cheerfully given by Dr. P. ( Woodward, the President, Columba S. C. Hubert Labadio's sublime, present? tionof the spectacular drama, "Faust, 1 at the Opera House un Saturday nigl i was conceded by literary critics to h J by far tho best attraction that ovi held tho beards in this city. Til scenic effects were perfect-wild, weir nnd stygian, and iii harmony with tli splendid and creditable interpretatio of their respective roles by Hubert Li badie as Mephisto, Mai y Von Trom Labadie as Marguerite, and F. Bret" ster Smith as Paust. The Opel House management scored a good h in securing this excellent attractioi but it is to be regretted that the weall er prevented a larger house than tin which greeted the players. Those wi were so fortunato as to witness tl play then hope that a return eugag? ment will be booked for them in tl near future. C. P. Jones kV Co. had no special du set for their spring opening this senso but for the past ten days crowds < Indies have visited their establishmei to inspect the ?nany beautiful goo? on exhibition. Their stocks in tl millinery and dress goods departmen nie moro extensivo than usual nt th season. Miss Jennie V. Copper still in charge of the millinery depai ment where she. is assisted by Mi Godman, who has just arrived in tl city from Baltimore, and several otb ladies, nil of whom are experienced the millinery art. The many benni ful pattern lints displayed there cati the. eyes of thc fair visitors at one and they have, no trouble in sclectii ono for their own use. The price too, arc ns enchanting ns tho displ t Iiis season. This progressive linn, is well known, carry immense stoc in every department and can supr tho needs ofboth sexes, old and your Go and neo their goods, get their prit and you will be more than pleased. Last Saturday morning Mr. Catho H.Alien, foimeily of Anderson, n with a serious accident in Spartanbu ? He was working on tho steeple of t Presbyterian Church and fell fron I scaffold about seventy feet above I ground. He had descended from 1 lipper scaffold around thc pinnacle a hail reached thc one at the top of 1 square part of the tower. There wa network of scaffold timbers bet wc him and the ground, but. he got. si a pitch that befell clear of them a touched nothing until he hit I ground. Ho hada narrow escape fr? sudden death. One arm was ?lisio ted and the other broken and his fo head severely bruised. He; never oi lost consciousness and even helped I fihy&icians in tho dressing of his ii ocated limbs. Mr. Allen is a hrotl of our towsman, Mr. ll. E. Allen, \i went to Spartnnhurg Sunday mid turned yesterday. He reports brother doing well and says there i fair chance for his recovery. Brown, Osborne & Co/a establi mont was thronged throughout day last Thursday by tho fair sex v were attracted there on account of grand spring opening set apart that day. Thc decorations were tai ly arranged and in every departin nil the latear styles and novelties w displayed. Thc dress goods and mi ncry departments were especially tractive to the ladies, who spent (rrcater portion of their time in inspc ing the beautiful pattern hats i dresses. Tho millinery departmen in charge of Mis? Anna Bello May, cently of New York, who, with assistants, thoroughly posted tho v tors in all tho latest styles. Miss .\ made a friend of all thc visitors, v were loud in theil' praise of her beal ful work and exquisite taste. Mes Brown, Osborne &. Co. have in si ono of the largest stocks of spring i summer goods they have ever brou t ) Anderson, and their prices on articles, as heretofore, are very reas able. A.JSLD FURNISHINGS Now Ready at We have made a special effort to give the trade better Goods, later Styles and more perfect Clothing than ever be fore. To say something about tho price-well, it's unneces sary. Every Clothing buyer in Upper South Carolina ac knowledges that we are "The Leaders of Low Price." PRINCETON SACK SUIT. Designed for men who with to dnss well, without appearing ultra fash ionable. Made in all thu new Cloths. RUTGER'S SACK SUIT Is^an extreme fashionable Suit and will be in vogue among men who wish to dre.'* extremely fashionable Designed in Cricketing Flannels and Vicunac. BEVERLY SACK SUIT Is a garment of much distinction, and is especially adapted to tall, slen der and well built nu n. Made principally from Blue and Black Wtcorsd Purges, Cheviots and mid ri ss d Worsteds. BOYS' and CHILDREN S CLOTHING. Mothers will be int? rest id in ibis Department, tor we have an assortment Eccoiitl to none in ihn vicinity. We have all tho latest Novelties in Plain Fancy and Wu? liable Suit* lor nil uceas i MIS BURNISHING GOODS The largest and most complete as-ortonnt in the city. all Bros. & Co., Successors t.? Hall & Milford. Shoes THIS SPACE BELONGS TO COBB & CRAYTON, The Shoe People! Who bought their Shoes in solid car lots before the ad vance for the year 1900. We are selling this Slipper you see at COST. Do you need a pair ? Tell your friends whenever you see them that we can save them money on Shoes. Many thanks for your past patronage. MASONIC TEMPLE. -THE ANDERSON - Mutual Fire Insurance Co* WROTE its first Policy Sept. 2H, 1800, and has made only two assessments since it commenced business This is a great ??eal cheaper than you can get Ore insurance elsewhere. Any of our Policy-holders will tell you that. Other people have saved money hy placing their fire insurance in this Company, and it ia confidently believed you can. J. ll. Vandivcr, President. J. J'. Krciwell, R. S. Hill, J. J. Major, due, G. Ducworth. W. G. Watson. II. I! A. ilobinson, t?. P. Glenn, A. P. Hub bard, Directors. J. J. BECK, Agent. H. B. Fant & Son - HANDLE Buist's Garden Seeds, Buist's Seed Corn and Bradford Melon Seed, Heinz's Kraut, Pickles, Vinegar,SBaked Beans and Condi ments. Ritter's Best Preserves and Soups, Tetley's Teas, Parkes' Roasted Coffees, Best XXX Tomatoes, three Cans for 25c, And all other articles usually found in an UP-TO-DATE GROCERY STORE.