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Local News. WEDNESDAY'. JUNK 20. !!??.). Auton Items. Last Friday brought the closing ex ercises ol'thc Pendleton Graded School. During the last session it has been our (blight and privilege to attend this school, and the many pleasures and beneiits which have boen mutually shared during thc last ten months have actuated ninny Kind impressions which will ind be efl'accd by the tides and tempests of future days. The teach ers, 1'rot'. A. ti. Holmes. Misses Mar gie Major anti Maud Douthit. are in structors ol high tact and ability. 1'iuler thc supervision nf I'rof. Holmes, the average attendance has increased twenty per cent, over the former attendance. A library was started during the las! session which consists, now, of a hundred volamos. And, besides this, oilier improvements have been made which show the hi^h proficiency and up-to-date methods ot t he teachers. The 11 list?es have show n their appreciation ol (lie work done hy electing the same teachers for the en suing year, but, lo Hie regrids of the patrons, Miss Margie Major declined re election. The same ?dd erv is beginning to arise again, "too much rain." Well, we believe we haye received a little too much, that is, if it only wanted to wash away tenaces, ditches and bridges, and cover up some corn ami colton and take part of the remainder od' without a word of warning. Wheat and oat harvest is almost over. Some wheat has been thrashed. Mr. T. 1'. Hobson, our clever carpen ter, is in Anderson doing some work. The Pendleton Mfg. Co. have ad ded another new house to their number since last week. Miss Celestine Patterson, from Pen dleton, was at Sandy Springs last Sun day. The census takers are at work meas uring thc internal force of Uncle Sam. Quite a number of candidates have announced themselves, but we would like to haven few more, (ioon, gentle men, and make your announcements. Do not.get discouraged because it is late. Remember that those who begin at the tenth and eleventh hours will receive as much as they that began ut tho sixth and eighth hours. This pro mise; was not made to encourage delay, hut to encourage those who have de layed. Mr. Nowell s essay on "Secession" was most, excellent. He has shown in a Ht rik i ni: manlier the undoubted right ot the Southern soldier to demand, even at the point of the bayonet, those rights and immunities which were granted in thc original confederation. Why is it not possible to establish one supreme government--a govern ment that will be uniform over thu 'whole world? Could there not he a supreme governmental palace erected on one of the continents, and let ?he nations elect a King or President for this ellice, and also, let representatives from al! the nations assemble at this palace to make all the laws ami regula tions concerning international rela tions? Could not the power of declar ing war ho vested in this government, and thereby obliterate the necessity of having any war at all? Ami, would not this aid the advancement ot' the nations ?md the progress of science and art, and last hut not least Christianity, ?ince there would he nothing to dis tract thc minds and investigations of people ? And also, those teeming thou sands that aro now engaged in war, would be sent out to the fields, thus enchancing the productive value of all nations, and diminishing tin; great strain that now rests upon the com paratively small number of agricultur al producers. The present amount re quired to maintain tho army und navy of tho United States alone would Ire almost sutlicent to support such a gov ernment. Such a government should not interf?re with the private rights of nations, but each nation would main tain its regular form of government, except the international relations which could bo acted upon only by tho representatives in thc supreme govern ment. Thus annihilating th? enor mous expense of carrying on wars and the incomprehensible loss and destruc tion to States nu property. Ibm AMATKLIJ. Willianudon Items. Mr. J. E. Norment. special staff cor nespondent of the Neus and Courier, has been invited here by our most pro gressive business men and influential citizens, to give ono of his sketches, which has attracted BO much favorable attention in the AV?'? and Courier. Mr. Korment lins already made many friends for his paper here, and his ?ketch will no douhtincrense this num ber. Williamston is just the place for such a writer ns Mr. Norment. His article is awaited with much interest. Thc article will cover tho history of our town, its growth and advantages, and will have numerous cuts, showing local scenes, business houses, private residences, etc. Tho last devotional meeting of tho Epworth League was conducted by Kev. A. J. Cnuthcn, Jr., of Allendale, S. C. The Leagues will hold a social <meeting at the residence of Mayor -Brown on the evening of dune 22. AL?38 Jnno Brooks Sullivan has re turned from au extended visit to rela tives in Greenville. Austin L. Mahaftey, who has been employed by the King Hardware Coui fany. of Atlanta, is at the Williamston Intel, recuperating from a spell of sickness. The young people of our town are preparing for a picnic at Wbilden Springs. .lames N. Anderson, Phd., is home on a vacation, after spending a time nt the Michigan University. .Joseph C. Duckworth, of Clemson College, Lamest M. Lander nud Wash. H. Sullivan, of Wofford, aro now nt home. Miss Leota Blake, of Greenwood, has returned to her home, after spending a while nt tho "Spring View Hotel." Mr. and Mrs. J. Calvey Smith, of Greenville, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Wallace, at "Hotel Bonah." The ladies of the Baptist Church held a most delightful festival in the Knights of Pythias Hall, for the India sufferers, on Friday evening. Although the heavens were dark and uncertain, and it sprinkled and it poured, the Baptist, as well as those of other de nominations, were not deterred from attending, and a nice sum was realized by the noble women for thia werthj ~~Miss Bessie Sullivan, of Honea Path, ?6 visiting Miss Boufort Matthews. Miss Claudie Crews, of Laurens, is visiting Miss Pearl Bolt. B. BROOKS GOODGION. All-Day Singing. Prof. J. A. Durham, of Dayton, Va., -will conduct an all-day. singing at Mountain Springs Church,1 in Brushy Creek Township, on the fourth Sunday .of'this month, and all lovers of good ? music aro cordially invited to come iinu bring their singing books, and baskets>of dinner, and spend the day f in singing good songs. Plenty of good water for both man and beast. B. A. GENTRY, for committee. Corner Cn ok Happenings. Wain! iain! Yes, this i.-> tin? most common thing nowadays, and it will not bo many days Indore grass will bc: ] coin mon among some ol' our people. Crops are looking line on account ot so much rain. The heaviest rain of this season that luis fol I herc descended lier? last Saturday evening and night. It washed nj) things to suit itself, wo think. Corner Creek was the highest it has been for a long time. The corn on the creek is lying Hat now. and it is feared part nf it is damaged. The wheal harvest is over and thc thresher will be here in a few days. Plums are very plentiful this year.-? .inn? peaches are ripe and nice, too. Miss Mamie Agnew, ol* Hodges, is visiting ul C. li. Hays' lora few weeks. Mis. J. I). Carwile left Saturday for au extended visit to her brothel' al Henrietta, N. C. An epidemic of fever seems to be prevailing in our mitist now. Messrs. .1. Brown and Sam Cassa way have been confined to their bed for over n week, lint are some belter at t li i - writing. Miss Janie Rigby, one of our fair brunettes, is visiting ni Hue West and will attend the commencement. Miss Maggie Kay. one of Aaron's charming girls, accompanied by her brother, Forman, spent a portion of las! week here with relatives and friends. There was Iii be au "?CC cream sup per" given lo the young people of this community last Saturday night at thc home of Mr. C. lt. Kay. but the iain pi even ted. However, we hope to have il in the near future. M. M. Hell and family spent Sunday willi relatives at Kay. Wc see the State campaign has started the "bull rolling" and no doubt it will roll on now very lively, and the ellice seekers arti going to make ii strong appeal to the dear voters for votes. Hut all of them can't boclected. There is going to be an important question for this year, and that is the solution of thc whiskey problem. Ves, it will no doubt be discussed very plainly, and wo would rejoice to sec old South Carolina a "Prohibition State,'' free from the sale of the "in toxicating good-for-nothing-illitera te sto fl." Hut will prohibition prohibit? The question bas been asked several times. Wo don't think ?twill, because there are some people that are going to buy whiskey, drink whiskey, and sell whiskey as long as Ibo world stands. And, yes, there aro some that are going to distill it, too, for it is being made in Anderson County to-day. We are in favor of prohibition if it will prohibit, but under conditions now prevailing in this State, wo firmly believe that pro hibition-so-called - would dwindle back into tho old bar room system. However, give prohibition a fair test, a trial and see il it will give the people prohibition. The present solution of whiskey sidling is commendable, bul it has some bad features in it as well as good ones. If this State goes for prohibition this year and elects a prohibition ticket, wo do hope it will prohibit tho sale of whiskey. Mr. J. T. (J assn way has improved the looks of his residence by applying a nice coat of paint. Watermelon vines are line and promise a fair yield this year. Misses Modella and Ora Higby, two of our teachers, are in attendance at thu County Normal at Anderson. Say. what is the matter with the candidates this year! lt seems wc am just going to have only two for the House. We must nt least have five at any rate. TYRO. Hopewell Items The Clemson Cadets have, returned home and Miss (Janie's merry voice can be heard. Sile sings happy, for she knows her lover is not far oil". Mr. W. 1>. King, our census enumer ator, has just finished his work. He says the li nest awi no he saw was Cal vin's "four-year-old pig," which still sleeps in a barrel. Everybody had just lost a Hue cow or their best ben, so says Mr. King. Messrs. li. O. King, J. ii. (?entry ami H. A. Gentry are attending the teach ers' Normal. Miss Carrie Martin is also spending tho month in town and attending the Normal. Mr. Joshua Pruitt has been homo for some time sick with chills, but we aro glad to note lie is convalescing. Messrs. J. E. Martin and l al ward King spent Saturday with Mr. ll. A. Gentry. Miss Cleo Moseley, ouc of our most beautiful young ladies, is visiting friends near Prospect. Plenty of rain up here, nud grass is growing, and the wheat and oats have egun sprouting. If the rain continues it will bo a sad time with the farmers. Miss Philips, of Honen Path, is visit ing Miss Maggie Kay. Wc think this community will be well blessed with blackberries and other fruits this season, and unless something happons we will get fat then (if napa don't keep us ut work.) Mr. Henry Martin made a flying visit to his home Sunday. Come again, Henry, you nre always welcome to your old Church and home. Tha Sunday School at this placo had a missionary servico at this place Sun day. Wo liad the pleasure of listening to tho following gentlemen speak: Messrs. L. I?. Smith, H. P. Martin and J. M. Paget, of the city. These gen tlemen gave interesting talks. Dinner was served upon thc grounds, and we think from all appearances cupid's darts were flung in several directions. The day was enjoyed by all who were present and wo hope much good was done. COLORS. Old Wood Fant. Under tho above caption the Hart well (Ca.) ?Sun of tho l?th inst, snys: Messrs. Woodrcd and Julian Pant, sire and son. were over from Anderson, S. C., last Saturday. And bo it known that "old" ns it refers to Wood Faut is a term purely of endearment, for when he and the writer were rollicking boys together our all-time friend was called "Old Wood" by the other boys. It had been SI years since Wood Pant was in Hartwell before, and he was delighted at the great improvement and growth of our city. Ola Wood Pant is one of the prominent and pleasing features of Anderson, and when he takes his de parture fit)m thence-which we hope will not bo less than a hundred years hence-ami we should be left on the vine, then j would be but little left to attract us on a pilgrimage to th? Mecca ot our youth. lu youth and in man hood, in peace and In war wo have boen friends and comrades; and as we de scend tho slope of time the bonds of the halcyon days of youth but grow stronger and stronger. You remember what Byron wrote of Moore*?-well, them's our sentiments toward thee, dear old Wood-when we are thirsty! Repairs Needed. MR. EDITOR: The Trustees of the Greeley Institute desire to give notice that our school building cannot be used again for school purposes until it is repaired or rebuilt. Any assistance rendered us in making the repairs by onr white f rionds would bo most highly appreciated. Respectfully, DAVID DOOLEY, Chairman. Au Important .Matter. Mit. KiWToic : Thc rc no wc il activity ; of those advocates of granting exclu- 1 sive franchises* to thc Telephone Com- j pany by the City Council calls for I another appeal by the people to the ? Council to stain]) the life out of this , monopolistic principle that seeks to in- | still itself into tin; very constitution of municipal development. The granting | of exclusive lunchisos, in tho abstract, ? is nothing more nor less than nourish- ' ing the baie!ul principles of a trust, j To grant any telephone company an i exclusive franchise for any period, with i ot without a consideration, has only the effect of denying mid debarring the city the benelit and privilege of enjoy ing such healthful competition as must arise from natural development,! both (d" the city itself and the telephone in terests, not to mention the inevitable cheapening of the service consequent upon expiring patents and new appli ances. City taxpayers want to be left in position to choose bet ween the pres ent service and any other which may perchance otter inducements to sub scribers, and they demand that Council deny the petition of this or any other telephone company for au exclusive franchise. I?, is to be regietted that such a transparently vicious scheme should require this public condemna tion, since it has upon its face nothing whatever to commend it, and it has nc;vcr been urged that the city or its citizens will benetit one thrip in return for its gratuitous surrender of a most cherished right. If there were any respectable demand made upon Conn - eil by the taxpayers in support of tho fatherless proposition, there might be some excuse for consideration of the question; but inasmuch ns no large body of petitioners outside of the mem bership of the aldermanic board, ap lic?is as the author of the extraordin ary plea, and inasmuch as there is no corresponding equivalent offered to the citizens of the city under the fran chise granted, it is to he hoped that the Council will respect rather the wishes of their constituents, whose servants they are, rather than any incorporation whose monumental cheek insults thou in terri ty hy a display of brazen ef frontery that presumes, by the most charitable construction, upon the dis interestedness and oflicial tidelity ot* each member of the City Council. If, however, Council determines to lend furl her a listening ear to the seductive whisperings of this transforming siren, would it not boan act of grace upon their part to submit the entire question to the people for ratitication? Inas much ns there are many members of the Council who are large stockholders in the telephone company, we can not see how they can with due otlicial and business discretion refuse to make, at least this concession in order that the people, whom it is supposed should re ceive tilt! benetit of every franchise surrendered, may have an opportunity to express themselves on the value of the investment. Wo attirai most heartily our confidence in thc Council, but must perform a duty which wc trust will cause a serious consideration of the step being urged upon it. X. If you have a Mirror you want llo silvered, or want a Mirror made to tit or replace, the (dd broken one, seelt. W. SVKKK. He will make or repair all sizes at reasonable prices, V 44-13 The McCormick is the lightest, smooth est rnoning machine in tbe world. Its cutting IH perfect. You cannot stick it. Jt ls tho machino for your dollars because you g/.t more valuo with tbiH machino cn ibo turin than if your dollars wf-r? in your pocke*. You caa UBB the McCor mick in ntiw land-rougi: and full of Ht um ns. The McCormick is the king in the meadow und tho boss among stumps. Sullivan Hdtv. Co. invite you to come and exam ino the McCormick. Itluo and White Fruit Boiler-. At J no. T. Borris-. We oiler this week hnndreds of pair? of Si tn plo Shoes at piloes to please. Come quick while we have your number. Pri ces on these Shoes too obeap to quote. Vandivor Bros. McCormick Mowers are so strong that running into stumps with a quick team s fails to Injure them in any way. Where the other fellow ohokea down, the Mc Cormick goss through flying. Other Mowers will out where tbe grass la thin or an average crop, but when you cut into grass that is heavy in spots yon may look out for troubla unless you have a McCormick. Sullivan Hdw. Co. are gen eral selling agents for the McCormick. This is our greatest year. We are proud of our record, and are striving by every honest means to win you for a cus tomer. Ul ve m a trial If yon bave never done HO before. Vandivor Bros. McCormick Mowers are perfectly built throughout. No guess-work In their onstructioo. They are not only the strongest machines built but will run lighter than any others. The Dynamom eter test shows it. In August, 1899, ex tensive nciuntitlc tests were made at Worth, lil , In very heavy slough grass, where the cutting was extremely hard, the gras? going two tons per acre. The average of a large number of runs was, for the McCormick 2S0 2 3 pounds draft; for the tlrst competitor 205 2 3 pound*, and for the second competitor 272 pounds, ?tc. I' you want the lightest draft Mow er on tbe maiket get H McCormick from Sullivan Hdw. Co. tarrock Bros. eau sell you a good "Gecu* Ice Cream Freezer cheap-any size. Something new In Lawn Mowers guaranteed to give satisfaction-at Brock Bros. Twenty-tlve Dollar* will buya fairly good square practice Piano at the U. A. Reed Muslo House. They are intrinsi cally worth double that amount. Pot Plants and Cut Flowers for ?ale. Large and small Palms a specialty. Mrs. J. P. Clink8cales, 212 North Matn St. We have a few second-hand thrashers on hand that we will sell very cheap. They are ia good condition. We can ?IBO aell you a new engine or thrasher of the beat that are made. If yon anticipate bay log let us know yonr wanta and we can savo yon money. BROOK BROS. Iron King Stovoa are sold In Anderson only by Osborne & Osborne. Iron King SIAVM ?ri sc=sidsr?u ihn beat. Buy one. Osborne A Oaborne Sole A "en ts. The position of Resident Manager of the EQUITAULK LIFE ASSURANCE SO CIETY for Andereon and vicinity ia open to a man of oharaotar and ability. A fa vorable contraot, carrying renewals,- will be given to right man. W. J. RODOEY, Manager, Rook HUI, 8. C. 45-13 If your Plano or Organ needa tuning or repairs, it will pay yon to soe Mr. J. C. Templeton, of The C. A. Reed Music House, who will guarantee perfect satis faction to all. Jobborn prices on "Sohappp," "Karly Bird" and "Blue Jay" Tobacco*. Low eat prlcasr on Flour, Coffee, Corn, Bacon, and heavy Groceries. Vandiver Broa. If you want to keep the iliea ont of Irour dining-room go to Brook Bros. and et them supply you in Wire Ganse Doors, Windows and Fly Fans. AND Fancy Cassimer ? Some odd sizes at half price. A lot of extra large sizes A lot of Cut-aWay Frocks, Black Diagonals and Clays to close $7.00. Largest line of Thin, Summer Clothing we have ever si Coats and Vests, and Single Coats in Serges and Clays, Blue a KEEP By wearing our N Great variety colors and patterns. Sizes 14 to 18. Pri< Just received new lino latest styles Young Men' Light In Alpines, Crushes and other shapes. Big line Men4? Black Always Ready to S CASH cuts a figure. Let us have a chance at you. We Yours truly, C F. JON THE G^^1^^^^^] BES^T i The McCormick Mopers and Bakes. IN 1831 McCormick was the pioneer Mower manufacturer. lu 1900 they lead the world in harvesting machinery. Thc McCormick Mowers are supreme in eales over half the earth. And there is good reason. The Mc Cormick Mower has lightest draft, will start without backing. AH kinds and conditions of grass-timothy, clover or alfalfa-are alike to the McCormick. The gearing is the simplest, the pitman is the longest and strongest, the knife and the cutter-bar the moat excellent and true. The McCormick Mower has the onl " rolling tilt. The McCormick has a direct draft from the team to the cu tte- *r, aud the axle turns on the frame on the celebrated McCormick roller bearings. THE MCCORMICK HAY RAKE is the finest rake ever run. It rakes clean, docs net roll the hay, and is everything that a man can ask for in a hay rake. Your 10-year-old boy can operate the McCormick Bake. It is the strongest built, nicest built rake on the market. The wheels are good and strong, and will stand all-the hard knocks. You can set the McCormick Bake eo that on land where there is old stubble or trash it will leave the stubble and rake the hay. SULLIVAN HARDWARE CO., General Agents for the McCormicks. Fruit Jars, Fruit Jars ! At reasonable prices at The Chiquola Drug Co. WE have in Stock a line of good SOAP, KEROSENES OIL, BRUSH ES, COMBS, and everything carried in a firet-clasa if>?g 8tor?. Are Headquarters for Pore Drugs. Sole fissfiis for Heath & Milligan Paints, Oils, Varnishes, etc ??SF* Come to see us. J. M. RICHARDSON, M. D., > PrrtM-. KEMPER D. BENN, J ttopntto? ATTENTION ? WE HAVE ADDED TO OUR LINE OP BUSINESS A SELECT STOCK OP HIGH GRADE SEWING MACHINES. The " DOMESTIC" is our leader. While we are on this line will say that we will sell the best quality of Needle? at 20c. per dos. Oil 5c. per bottle. Our Grocery Department is Complete and nona can Undersell Vs. Free Delivery. Phone No. 107. Yours to save rooney, IICORRXB ac CO,, South Main Btreet, ?royles Block, Anderson, S. C. 1 J.1 . HING for Yon I ALL ?mts at Cut Prices. , 44 to 46, at special closing figures. that we retailed from $12.50 to $20.00 per Suit, your ckoiee lown. Round and Square Cuts, in regular Longs and Stout?, md Black, Drape de Tetes and Alpaccas. COOL! EGLIGEE SHIRTS. ses from 25c. to $1.50. It will pay you to invest in them. Colored Soft Hats, Hats, in Stiffs, Alpines, Crushes, Broad Brims and E. E. styles. apply you in Shoes. will make it to your interest. CS I co., WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL. "DEAN'S PATENT FLOUR ECLIPSES ALL OTHERS!" THIS ii the message flashed through the great telescope which we got from Lack Observatory to observe the great eclipse. We knew that, however, several years ago, We originated that brand and advertised it too long ago for the fresh inhabitants of a foreign planet to presume now to claim the hon or of it This we can prove by the thousands of pleased customers we have made on that brand and held them over all competition throughout the eight years we've been prescribing it as a balm for all the woes weak etomachs are a prey to. We wish only to put the eating public on notice that there is then bot one genuine and original DE IN'S PATENT FLOUR, and that is sold by us. Ali other imitations are spurious, no matter where they come from. It is nevertheless a noteworthy fact that DEAN'S PATENT does totally eclipse all other flours-a fact admitted by. all, but first proven by its great merits wherever tried side by side with others. The 'facts in the case are that we are just eclipsing all competition,. if we ever bad any. That's another big eclipse. JuEt watch the-1 FLOUR, MEAT, CORN and TOBACCO !: To say nothing of the SHOES, HATS and DPA-ISFTS That we load at our front door, and judge for yourself what we are doing these dull days. No, no, we're cot asleep-it's the other fellow. Time's up now, must go to work. So long 1 DEAN & RATLIFPE. 66 A half contai y of aaccessfal PIANO BUILDING? Seventy-five thousand delighted customers. Unequalled in tone, touch and durability. A peerless, perfect PIANO. Every Instrument sold un'der a positive guarantee.. The name "EMERSON" on a PIANO la Ilka the trade mark on English Sliver a guarantee that it ia Standard. Friend*, remember that yon can boy an ? oi the Leading SEWING MACHINES from mo at about one-half other dealers ask^ A fall Moo of ORGANS. Timo given. South Main Street. M. -m-afoys. We are Asante far NONPOISONOUS. THE CHEM* INSECT DESTROYER. For Bed Buge, Boaohes, \. Ants, fleas and all Insects. DIRECTIONS-Apply freoly to places infested. The Price is oitly Twenty-Five Cento* Don't be deceived. There is no Killer equal to BUG-?-CIDE. We sell it at 25c; a bottle. We ebtp by express or freight at your (tt> pense.