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Local News. WEDNESDAY, M AV I, 11*01. Shot to Death by a Negro Buy. Lust Friday evening Mr. Vernon Watson, tho eldest son of Mr. L. Reid Watson, of this County, waa shot and killed by Will. Owens, a young negro, on the Rivoli plantation, near Pendle ton, and the terrible tragedy has brought great sorrow to ti wide circle ol'friends and relatives of the deceas ed. Rivoli plantation is owned hy Fred. G. Uro wu, of this city, and was super intended by Mr. Watson. Uceently George Oivtnt, tho father of the mur derer, was confined in Jail nuder a sentence from a Magistrate's Court to pay a fine or servo thirty days in the chain gang. Mr. Broun paid (he linc for thc; negro, who contracted to go .md work oil Viii) plantation. A short while afterwards this negro left his wife and sou on the fanu und has not been seen or heard of since. In the. menu lime Mr. Watson hud auld George OT7C;;U tv;? pigs, which he failed te. pay for. Learning that Owens' wife and son were going to leave the plantation Friday night. Mr. Watson, accompa nied hy a w hite employee, went to their house to get the pigs, which had been eontined in a box and placed in the house. As Mr. Watson entered the house and told what he wanted the ne gro woman met him and attempted to loree him out of tho door. .t this juncture young Owens, who was in thu naine room, grabbed his double-barrel ed shot-gun and fired, part of tin- load entering his mother's left ann and the balance striking Mr. Watson in the stomach. Being unarmed and seeing his dan Ker. Mr. Watson turned and started out td" the house, w hen the negro fired again, the whole load en tering the back of thu deceased, and causing his death two hours later. A low neighbors soon caine to Mr. Wat son's home, and when they concluded to secure the murderer they found he had escaped. A telephone message was ut once sent to Deputy Sheriff Dillingha.n, who, with his hounds, reached Rivoli about li o'clock. After some delay thc hounds found the trail and began a long chase down Seneca River, across the river ut Earle's Bridge, over the hills and Heids for some distance in Fork Township, where he caught up with thc negro in a thicket near tho public road, about daylight. The Deputy brought hin prisoner to thc city and lodged him in Jail. Coroner Banister went up to (tivoli Saturday morning and held au inquest. Tho verdict of the Jury was that tho deceased carno to his death from a gunshot wound inflicted at tho hands of Will. Owens. Tho samo morning tho prisoner's mother was arrested for complicity in tho crime and committed to Jail. Vernon Watson was 24 years ot oge, a most industrious, wor thy man, and highly esteemed by his friends. About a yenr ago ho married Miss Annie Yandi vcr, of tho Hopewell section, who, with a little babe, is left to cherish the memo ry of a devoted husband. She and tho grief-stricken parents of the deceased have tho sympathies of their numerous friends throughout this County Tho remains were laid to rest in tho Hopewell Churchyard last Sunday, tho funeral sorvices being conducted by Rev. O. J. Copeland in tho presence of a very largo congregation. Mayes-Earle Wedding. Grace Episcopal Church was tho scene of a very pretty marriage last Wednc8diiy nf tcruoou nt 4 o'clock, the contracting parties being Miss Sammie Earlo and Mr. Frank Mayes, both of Anderson. The interior of thc Church was beautifully decorated with lovely Howers, and a largo congregation ot friends witnessed tho ceremony. To the sweet strains of the wedding march played by Miss Cornish on the organ, Joe Trowbridge on the tinto and Joo Wilhito with the violin, t ho bridal par ty ont? ie 1 tho Church in the following order: Tho ushers, Dr. W. II. Nardin, Jr., and Mr. Walter Brock. Tho dain ty little flower bearers, scattering whit*?, roses OB they came ft om their lovely baskets, wore Master Charlie and littlo Miss Isabelle Webb. Then entered tho attendants, Miss Dit Gilmcr with Mr. Joe Evans, Mr. Blair Cray ton with Mr. Ervin Ronwick, of Newberry, Miss Nelle Humphreys and Miss Eillcen Jones, Miss Bessio Gilder, of Newberry, with Mr. Chuenco C. Provost, Mr. Theodore Bell and Dr. Dave Gray, Miss Nan Earle, of Greenville, nnd Miss Lucy Gilmcr, Miss Claudia Pr? vost with Mr. John Mayes, of Newber ry, min? Fannie Pinckoey willi the maid of honor, Miss Edna Earlo. Tho lovely bride canto in on tho nrm of her brother, Mr. Durant Earlo, and, pro ceeding to tho altar, was met by tho groom and his best man, Mr. James McCnughrin, of Nowberry, and there tho impressive ceremony was perform ed by Rev. B. M. Anderson, of Clem son. The happy couplo loft on tho 5 o'clock train for Nowberry, tho old homo of tho groom. Tho brido is tho second daughter of Mrs. C. W. Webb, of this city, and a most excellent and popular young lady. Tho groom holds a responsible position with tho Anderson Water, Light and Power Cc, and is a most worthy, upright gentle man. Piles! Piles ? Piles! Dr. William?' Iudi?a Pile O ntmnnt is pr pared to care Pi:ea and DOES IT in a ?ort order. Busy to apply, every box guaranteed, 50c. and 91.00. All druggists or by mall. Williams M'ffir Co., Cl*v*)and Ohio. Foraa'eby EVANS PrtAE>?AOY. ?? i a? i' All panie* wbo purchased FertlMgArs f om ns are requested to call at onr oth\ e a >d give their noten f<?r same. . ?li 2' D. O. Brown & Bro. FOR RENT-A 4-room COTTAGE on Weat Avouuo. Apply to J. Ban. Alien. Memorial Day at Pendleton. Owing lo the location of tho eenie tories and tin? extensivo iiaturo of tia; ceremonies of decoration, th"? com mittee of arrangements of tho Memo rial Dav observances at Pendleton d? sira to impress nuon tho minds of all concerned that in order to make points moot properly tho marshal of the day bus instructions to carry ont tho fol lowing programme to tito minuto or we will fail to trot through by 4 o'clock train timo in the afternoon: From 'J to lt.yt) ti. m. tho ladies from bon cen and Clemson and vicinity will docorate nil tho soldiers" graves at Oh! Stone church; at '.K'.iO n. m. Prof. Morrison, the historian, of Clemson wi; I make an address in meinorv of tho soldiers of the war? priov to tho Confederate war. At ll..JO n. tn. tim procession will lorin ut Baptist church in Pendleton and proceed at once to ttocorote all tho soldiers' graves thom uud then move ont by tho Methotlist cemetery; thence to tho Episcopal cemetery, nearby, where the speakers' stand will bo erected; reading roll of sol diers. At 12.510 Col. Hoyt will andreas tia veterans in reverential memory of soldiers that went out from this sec tion to tho war; 20 minutes ior din ner; war nones by quartette. At this juncture the young genera tion wilt ti.ko command ana after j presenting tho veterans with Mowers, Prof. Daniels tho junior orator of the day, will make tho address in behalf of tho Daughters of thu Confederacy and the Sons of Veterans. The corps of maids of honor are re quested to dress in white and there is to i?o one maid of honor to .carry a wreath of flowers for each soldier's grave. The music by tho band, tiring of sa lutes by tho artillery and thu arrange ments of thc military from Clemson and tho formiutr of tho procession, &c, will bo in charge of Clemson's commandant, Col. Shank lin, and J. C. Stripling, the marshal of tho day. All veterans and sons of vo'orons are requested to mardi in ranks in rear of maids of honor. Weekly pa pers please eopv for committee. From every quartercomes tho encour aging word that everybody interested ia in line to put in one solid day todo honor to the name of thu Confederate Dead. All prejudices and politics uro to he packed away in the dark closets for oue day at least, and all join in one united chorus in honoring the heroes that paid out their lives for our coun try's cause. i'he ladies from far and nour are in vited to bring out well-tilled dinner buakcts, that all the old Veteran's may hstve one more good dinner from the patriarch hands that handed out viands and waved their white handker chiefs to cheer tliem onward lo battle near forty years ago. COM M ITT Kt-.. um . m* Marriage of a Popular Young Couple. Miss Mollie Brcazcalo was married to Mr. Oscar lito wno, tit the residence of her uncle, T. R. Chatham, 818 Highland Avenue, Creen vi i le, April Sith, nt 4 o'clock p. m., Rev. <>. J. Copeland per forming the ceremony. Immediately nfter the marriage tho bridal party boarded the train for Anderson, arriv ing nt 7 p. m., where carriages awaited, convoyiug them at once to the homo of tho groom's father, Mr. S. N. Browne, of Coutervillc, where they wera ten dered a beautiful reception. A large number of relatives and friends were gathered in honor of the happy occa sion. The reception rooms presented a bower of beauty, decorated with tho bright wild blossoms of the woods und filled with a bevy of pretty*girl3, none of whom looked lovelier than the daiuty brido in a beautiful costume of gray Egyptian tissue, with trimmings of white silk appliqucd roses. Tho dining room waa a dream of beauty with its garlands of yellow-jessamine and ferns. Tho elegant refreshments wero served on many tables, with lovely conter pieces of lilacs and ferns, and tho guests wero waited upon by a number of pretty maids. Mrs. Browne is a daughter of J. E. Breazenie, Esq., of Anderson, and is n graduate of Winthrop. She is a lady of noble character, whoso sweet man ners have made her many friends. Mr. Browne is ono of Anderson's most sterling young men, a scion of Revolutionary sires, and is a graduate of Clemson, also of Poughkeepsie Business College, N. Y. They will bo nt home to their friends after May 1st in their pretty cottngc on Franklin street, in thi* city. A Fm KS i>. Southern Kail way-Reduced Katoa. CINCINNATI. O . and rotura, account 'ntcrna tlonal Christian Endeavor Cou v. inion. July Sib Illili i 'J J I. P?to of ons first class faro for tba round trip fmn nil potuU on llnci nf Southern Rallwny Ticket? to b sold July iib, .?th and fib fiDitl liu.lt July nth, lvoi. ny depositing ticket? (In pt r>oti) wbh Joint Agent at Cincinnati on or betoru July tilth, and nn pavuiont of a fen of iii!y cent* an cx<on?lnn of final limit will bo per mitted IO S.'ptonit). r 1st, 19 J1 DKTttOlT M tell a d return, account Nation al Koa- ai tonal As-octatton Meeting. July 7ih mh, UHU Rato of ono firs -c?a?? fare for the ro.-nd 11 lp, plus 5 '.Ob ?mom bei ship fee f-oin xl1 point-on H?u bern Kail? ay Tickets to ba sold July 6th, l'an and 7tn. wltb final limit July n th, 1 itu. Ky de?ostting ticket (in person) with Joint Agot.t nt "droit ?n or before July 12th, and on pa? meta of fee of flfiy cents ?t limn of depot t cx*entloii <if Anal limit until September 1st, 1901 wi 1 b ' po. milt- cl UTILE UO''K, AUK, and teturn, arcount of Ocnaral 1 ?tasbiy of thc Prisby.erisn C burch In U.H, May . Cin-.Hih, lia. Round trip rato of . no tl i.-a cia-* fore tor thc motel trip i'm a? nil paints on the lin.s of Southern Ital way. Ticket* t ) bo told Muy Ulli, lftla und 16tb, with final built Jun? nt. 1901. MEW OKI E ?.Na, La., and return, ticconnt Southern Kapital Assoc'ailon M< ctimr, May 9th .G'li, ??Ot. Unto of one first class faro lor the lound trip from ll nob ls on buna of Southern I It*.1 way. Tickets to bo sold Msy 7th, 8th and 9ib, toot. Final limit May Ot h. I90i Ry d.'j.usltlni; tickets with Jolut Anent Mn person) at New Or leans on orbifore May i ot li. roi, nnd payment of fee of i fe . au cxten lon or the final limit will be permitted to Juno Mb, io J i ?ICUMOND, V % . and return, account Annual Convention National Travel-r*' Protective Ano elation of America, June Rrd-8th, IOU. Eat? of ono firjt class faro for the rou d trln from all points on Pnea of Southern Railway. Tickets to ho sold Juno 1st 2nd and 8id, with final limit eight days from dat? ot salo. .VEST POINT, MISS, and return, account of Goocral Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mar 16lh-2Ph 19'1. Kite of ono first cl asa faro for tho round trip from all pointa on lines of Southern Railway. Tickets to be sold May 14*b ta 1 th inc'ustvo. Fl< al limit M .iv 2 th. COi UMniA. S. C . and return, from all points tn tho Stato or Sonth Cr. -ulina, also from . bar? lotto .Hid Intermediate pei ot? In North carolina; Savannah, Macon, Atlanta and Intermediate pointa In (Uir.l< EflSitttst *. " """1 !'-?' 1 " ' ' " 1 r-' ' fcOor.it'- Veterans of South Carolina, May 8th ititi 19 U Round trip tickets will bo ?old at ap? ela!!* ieduced rate* from Ko th Carolina pointa on May Sib and 0th, and from Nortb Carolina and Georgia pointa May 8th, g >od to return until Mar nth, io '1 Following total round trip ratea will be In effect fro point, named and correspond' I; idy low rates from o>hor points : Abbeville. 8.C.. tl 10 Charlotte, N C...$2 10 Andcrao'.. 8. C... * SS (. ti tn. r. s c ........... 1 2V Alla ta Ga......... 4 ?0 Greenville 8. G.- 2 2% .iUKiista, Ua.1 7.*? Otoo wood, S. C. 1 70 Charleston, 8 C.. 2 60 Or-cgthur*. S C.... i Ol Savannah, C'a. 2 91 ?, arunburg, 8 C.... ! 81 For detailed information nato rat?-, aclu-doles, ?to , call ?n or address any agent of tho Kombera 1 Baliaay or connections. W H. Y ? Y LOE, " A. G. P. A, Atlanta, Ga. '. ''? - ?. ? ? , . . . .. .-j-..;-'" .., News From Aaron. Dr. James L. Mull and wife, of Pick - ena, S. C., visited Hie families of both their parents, fx-Shcriff Holt and Mr. H. Jolly Poole, respectively, hint week. Jun ia always a most welcome visitor with us, cs he was raised in hearing distance of Aaron. Their trip was doubly joyous, for they brought along the little children io cheer the hearts of the old folks. The body of Mr. i. V. Hughes, who died ut ttio Anderson Cotton Mills Wednesday, the 17th inst., was brought to Trinity Thursday, and laid to rest after appropriate funeral services, by He v. O. M. A liney. Ile leaves a young wife, his parents und several brothers and sisters to mourn his death. Messrs. Levi Jolly, Christie and J. King were on a pleasure trip to Fort Hill last week. The singing at Trinity Church last Sunday was a decided success. *'rofa. Harbin, Hill and Stevenson were pres ent, and fnniiahed plenty of good music. Mrs. L. W. (J en try has been on the sick lint for ti low days, but wo aro glad to note that she is improving. Mrs. Cl. W. Hico spent several days last week with Mr. W. II. Hice und family at Waco. Mr. Ueorge Baker is preparing for a picnic sit (he close of his school nt Trinity, May 4th. Wo think most of ?mr young people expect to attend th?; Singing Conven tion sit Eureka Sunday, and are antici pating a good time. Girls, on receiving an April fool, bo careful. Don't g?'t in front of a win dow to open it. Wo regret to note that "We Three" will no longer contribute to thc INTKL I.I?;I;X< I I: from Midway. We think the-"I ?thor Two" mighl take up tho work, and l?:t us hear tho echoes from their anvil still. W<! wish "Wc Three" si most pleasant sojourn among tho lovely rock-shaded mountain hills, and a generous and refreshing amount of their salubrious ozone. Mrs. Lewis Mahaffey, of Hopewell, is ?luite hick sit this writing. Mr. James McLcllau and wife, of Concord, spoilt Suuday afternoon with the family of Mr. L. W. Gc .try. OltSKItVKK. April 20. Bethany Dots. lu our last writings we noted the ill ness of Mrs. and not Mr. J. J. Robin son, sis printed. We sire glad to say she ia improving. Tho Sunday-school at this place has changed its time of meeting on tho tirst and second Sundays from morn ing until afternoon. Tho school is in a nourishing condition under tho su pervision of Mr. .1. M. Banister. Our friend, Mr. J. N. Thomas, bas purchased a now top-buggy. Look out, girls, ho means for some of you to ride. Homer Banister and "Bud" Lindsey, of Big Springs, visited tho family of TJ C. Banister recently. Misses Emma and Ella Simmons re cently visited Kev. N. G. Wright's family. * Rev. J. A. Martin lilied his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday and preached two excellent sermons. Our Church is complete except paint ing. A committee has been appointed to attend to this, nnd wo hopo to ace that completed in a short whilo. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Grifliu visited re latives near- Sunny Slopo Sunday night. Otto Banister and John Griffin called on girls in tho Long Branch section Sunday night. Bat this is nothing un common . Mr. J. R. C. Griffin has closed his school at Cherokee and is at home for vacation. ' OLT> CHUMS. Dislocated Jaw in Talking. BINGHAMTON-, April 20.-Mrs. Mary Everett, ol' this city, nearly died from talking ns tho rcsnltof a peculiar ac cident. Sho was on hor way to visit her brother in tho village of Windsor, and had been laughing and chattering on tho train. She isa woman of viva cious temperament, and, while in tho omnibus on tho way from tho sta tion, her mouth suddenly refused to close. lu this predicament she was nnnblo to speak plainly, but suffered no pain except the inconvenience of being unablo to closo her mouth. The strain told on her, howover, and tho omnibus was driven rapidly to the homo of her brother, J. E. Bennett. Tho family wero waiting on tho porch to welcomo her. Thoy wore shocked nt her peculiar plight, and tho strain had thrown her into a nervous condi tion bordering on hysterical exhaustion? Dr. J. E. Smith wa3 called, and an examination disclosed that Mrs. Everett had dislocated her jaw in open in ur her mouth. It required a strong effort to slip tho bones again into place. -JVeio TOM I'ress. - Delaware will bo tho only State unrepresented in tho United States Senato when tho Hfty-soventh congress inerts in Doccmber. - A number of bankers of tho Sta to havo started a movement to organizo a State Bankers' Association. Such organizations have been foaud valu able in other States, and it ia believed that tho timo has come for South Caro lina to fall in line. ATLANTA, GA., Nov. 7, 1870. Dr. C. J. MovFKTr-Dear Slr: I cannot too strongly recommend your TEETHI NA (Teething Powders) to ra ot bera aa one ol' the beat medicines they can obtain tor their debilbated and nlo.it ly infanta. 1 h.ivi uftod ft with vary nattafao?ory re sults tho pan Hummer"with my rblld, and while we hnve heretofore lost a obild or taro from teething under other renae 'Hrn, our present child, that baa taken TEE TUINA, is a fine, healthy boy. I am, verv r<xp<*nfuUy, A. P. BROWN, M. D. (Brother of U. 8. 8-nator and Bx Gov. Joseph E. Brown.) Ivioflng, Un work, galvanised iron work and plumbing dons on short notice by Osborne <fc Osborne. Bee Brock Bros', line of Bicycles before buying. rail The Pith and Point of this Business is to VT The selling must be right. Every article shown must bear the stamp of honest value. Every dollar cha? you spend in this Store must he given its fullest purchasing power else we will be false to our trust. We are keenly alive to all this, and the confidence you have shown us and are showing in our t rogressive business methods will never be abused inten tionally. If at any time anything goes wrong tell us. When right tell your friends. We now spread our sails for a big month's business. The warm season is on us. Hake ready for it. , Millinery. Spring and Summer Millinery is here in all the glory of newnes*, fresh* nets and beauty. Whilst the sales for the past few weeks have been enor mous, the Trimming Department has been taxed almost beyond its ability to nun out thc orders in time. The patience of our friends has been equal to the occasion, for which we thank them most heartily, and with greater deter mination wo propose to supply the trade with prettier Hats than ever before for this season of the year. The teasou is on us again for the beautiful White Hats, and the department expects to surpat? any former season in turning out pretty White Hats from 81.00 to ?6.00. Expect to make this department moro popular than ever. Would like for everybody to nome to see us. Wash Fabrics. Oxford Ties* High Shoes must go. You want a pair of Oxfords. We can BU pp ly yo? with that well tried "line of Drew, Selby & Co. They combine durability, fctyle and comfort. We have pru ed them economically. This line ranges from $1.50 to 83.00. Can supply you with beautiful Oxfords from 76c. t* $1.00, of good, reliable makes. Children's and Misses Oxfords also. Clothing. We were about to say prettiest, for surely there never were any prettier Wash Fabrics thau those we are showing. Bat in and Mercerized Foulards, Swisses, Organdies, Dimities, Batistes, Lawns, crowding each other for roora ; und when you consider the prices are so very little the goods become doubly tempting No use naming the prices-can't judge the quality until you see them. Wc make a special effort on Clothing for this week. We are talking earnestly abcut Clothing. Cati afford ti. for the Clothing we are offering his the sty??, thc value and the fit th**t inspire? the con?dencs of any salesman When we put a Suit of Clothes ou a mau at the prires we are offeriptr Cloth* ing this Spriog, we feel confident it will make an impress on birmeli' and his friends. Make a Clothing friend of you is what we are after. We are build ing for a future busiueis and want you to help us We are going to make it to } our interest to do so. Investigate the following lines : At $7.50, At $12,50, At $10.00. At $15.00, We can't call your attention to other departments in this issue, but we are Head-to-Foot Outfitters for men, women and children, and we want to supply every one we can. Advertising is not all in a business. What you say in newspa pers must be backed up in your Store. If we couldn't back up what we say we would not pay for this space. We have tried to state facts in a careful, plain, every-day manner. Want your trade, but not unless we can give you the value of your money. Our interests are mutual. One thing further : We want all the GASH we can handle. It lakes money to run this business; We have the kinds of Goods that will interest CASH buyers. Twelve months time out of date at this store. 'Come to see us, C. F. JONES COMPANY, Agents Standard Patterns and the "Designer"-$1.00 per year. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ?RF. Ynii READY ?r SPRING? iiiiu ? uu JLUUlliJ 1 lill LU JLU.ilu ; IN the line of progress this Store grows better and. better, aud thus sup. plies Merchandise at a lower price than they have been in the past. This is as it should be, and now the Store, in Spiing attire, offers the best tho market affords at thc lowest possible selling price. Our Millinery Showing This year surpasses in every respect all that you were able to see here a year ago, and this department has received the approval of all who visit our Store, and won for itself a verdict of which we are especially proud. Our PATTERN HA.T8 arc creations of loveliness, and you will find them the prettiest of the pretty. Then for the Children here are Hats-pretty, saucy affairs-at popular prices, and popular prices prevail throughout this department. You will also find that our showiug of Dress Goods, Trimmings. Neckwear, Fans, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Parasols, Etc., Far surpass all previous efforts. Tho showing is most beautiful. Then your new Spring apparel will no i be complete unless you finish it off with a pair of fine SHOES or SLIPPERS, of which we have a splendid line, and here you will save your money bj purchasing from us. Don't yon want to be well dressed ? Don't yen want to bo in the he>ght of fashion ? Don't you want something different from everybody else? Don't you want it for the lowest price? Ii HO, come to us and we promise not to disappoint you. MOORE, ACKER & CO., Wholesale and Retail. We still have a big line of FLOUR, SYRUP, TOBACCO, CORN, Etc. BOYS' SUITS, BOYS' HATS, BOYS' PANTS, BOYS' SHOES. WE are in for the Boys, and if you want a nice Suit for your Boy we can please v? a in style, quality and price. Boys' Hits and Capa. This line is complete, up-to-date and stylish. Bova' Shoes. We can give you a nioe Shoe that will wear and give you satisfaction. S-.ijb' Pants. Don't forget the -~y~ Pants at 20o, 25c? 35c and 45?. They are dandies for tho money. Oar line Men's Shoes and Pants are big values. Men's Hats. This line we can and will save yon money. Staple Dry Goods, Notion*, &c. Hot Sox, Suspenders, Shirts. Tinware, a complete line, bought direct from headquarters. Crockery ware. Ni?w wo can ta?k. Our line i-? firat-class, prices rock bottom and styles the best. Glassware, a complete assortment. R-meu?hcr, we give a useful Present to every ono who buys a dollar's worth from vs, KEITH * CO. H*faSTw. IF^Flbnri COMPANY L?iiOvJjuiv uiiu wwii UH i Now Ready for Spring Business. COE Afin wortn ?? Staple and up-to-date Merchandise now ready $<?0-UUU f?r inspection We are ready for the largest, liveliest and best Spring we have ever known. Strong Bargains in every department. Our Stock grows larger daily. New Goods aro incessantly .arriving. No old merchandise. Progressive methods all over the Store. Everything pre cisely as represented. Prices unvaiyiugly lower than any other Store for like qualities. Never before in the history of our House have we been able to place before cur patrons an assortment to compare in style, quality and prices as with our present collection. This is the House to trade with if you want ? to save money in your Spring purchases. Every department in our House is packed and jammed with Bargains in New Spring Goods. We are goiug to offer to the trade some Special inducements in the shape of LO W PRICE8 Sj for the next thirty days. I New Spring Notion Bargains. 25 doz. Ladies' Fine Linen Embroidered Sample Handkerchiefs, worth 20c and 25c.at only 10c 1000 yards fine Silk Veiling, worth 15ato 20c...at f.nly 0c. 500 Ladies' Steel Rod Parasols, worth 60c.. at only 37c. H 400 doz. Genuine Pearl Buttons, worth regular 10c. at only 2io. j 10 doz. Ladies' pure Silk Mitts, worth 25c^. .at only 15c. g 16 doz. Ladies* Leather Belt?, worth 25o. ..at only 10c I 10 doz. pure Linen Towels, made in Great Britain. .at only 10c. I 25 doz Ladies' Bleached Gauze Und er vests, v.i.at only 5c. I 1000 yards Embroideries, 4 inches wide, worth 10c.at only 6c fig 50 White Counterpanes, nady hemmed, worth $1.00....._at only 75c. g 10 doz. Boys' Golf Caps, always sold for 25c. .at only 15c. | 5 doz. White Lace Curtains, 3 yards long, pair......... .... .at only 48c. I New Spring Dry Goods Bargains. jg 10000 yards best quality, yard-wide Percales, worth 10c.........at only 71c- I 5000 yards Pacific Cha?lies, in beautiful patterns...".. .at only 5c. I 1000 yards Fine Lace Stripe White Goods, worth 8c.at only 5c I 1200 yards Linen Dress Lawn, beautiful designs, worth 13c.at only Oe. I 500 jarda Red and White Table Damask, worth 40c.at only 23c. g 5000 yards French Mercerized Ginghams, value 10c.at only 8c fi 1000 yards fast color Chambray,.all shad? s, value 10c.........at only 7Jc I i 2000 yards Swiss Curtain Net, regular value 15c.at only Sic M 3000 yards Madras Clotbfor Shirt Waists, beautiful quality... .at only 14c. M 1500 yarda Delham Di mi tv Colored Wash Goods, value lite... .at only 7c. I 2000 yards 40 inch Black Brocaded Brilliantine, value 35c.at only 24c. ? New Spring Shirt Wats! tuul Skirt Bargains. 30 doz. ladies' 60c Percilo Shirt V ...i t>, in beautiful patterns, at only 2?c. H 20 doz. Ladies' Me?cerized Satin Waists, value 75o..at only 45c- H 15 doz. Ladies' White Lawn Shirt Waists, worth 75c..at only 48c. m 10 doz. Ladies' Fine Percale Shirt Waists, trimmed in Insertion, at only 86c. ? 5 doz. Ladies' Fine Silk WaUte, ali shades, worth $3.00..... .at -?lily $19? 1 250 Ladies' Skirts, worth from 31.60 to $2.00, ir black and colors, at... .98c H 1.60 Ladieo' Plaid Skirts, vaWe $1.50.: .at only 08 cm 100 Ladies' Linen Crash 8kir^, WOI^J 40O-. ... .at only 24c. ? 100 Ladies' Denim Skirts, all colors, worth 76c.,.it'..at only 48c. ? 100 Ladies' Mercerized Satino Underskirts, worth '70c..at only 4bc ? New Spring Shoes. I Our Shoe Bargains are better than ever they were before. Our sty^B are the new<st? quality the best, prices the lowest. We ara prepared to show? you many new Spring styles in Footwear. New Spring Clothing and Furnishings, H \\?\(\ -?a?rv? TtrtvH TTnon TPanta all SIZAA. fri>m 4 to 14 years..... only 24c 600 Boya Knee 8uits, all wool, worth $1.60.. .at only Ok-B 10 doz. Men's White Unlaundered Shirts, worth 50c..-..at only 15 doz Men*? Work Shirts, extra heavy.at only ?J?? 40 doz. Men's Fine Madras Shirts, worth 75e. .at only Jjcjj 5 doz. Men'a Fancy Worsted Paut?r worth $1.50.at only ?w? ?*R?e-Ham! Painted China Free. A housewife's delight-a jjrjB arranged table. Buy your Goo;!* of U3 and get a Set of hand-painted Cn???? Ftee. Ask for Coupons. Yours truly, LESSER & CO.. R i ANDERSON, 8. O., TJNDjBR MASONIC TBMW* K