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Intelligencer. Published every Wednesday. J. F. CLINKSCALKB, i EDITORS AND C. C. LANGSTON, S PROPRIETORS. T?l?M8?~ ONE YEAR, - - - - $1 BO SIX MONTHS. - - - 75 WEDNESDAY, AUG 28, 1901. lt is claimed that great as is our an nual wheat crop it does not exceed the production of poultry and eggs. This is ?lue to the fact that a large propor tion of poultry is kept in the suburbs of cities, towns and villages, the farms not producing more than one-half. It is almost impossible to get a correct census of thc poultry and eggs pro duced in thc United States, as but few keep records of thor fowls. We notice from our exchanges that several towns aro diligently enforcing the vagrant law. This is a good idea and is worthy of emulation by many other towns in the State. We think a few doses of it administered hot tn Anderson would be helpful, and have a tendency to rid the town of some of thc loafing clements. Make them show their hand, get to work or skip the gutter. Wo have no room in this city for loafers and idlers. -.-mm- m, m - There were to be no more labor troubles, was the song of thc trust promoters not long ago, but the steel strike has dispelled that bright vision. Their reasoning was plausible, but specious. The very vastness of tho trusts would prevent thc labor unions from lighting them. And, of course, these huge corporations wcro to bc managed so wisely that strikes would be out of tho question; they would both work in unison for the largo profits and big wages. It does not seem to work that way, and of course the trusts say the obstinate working man is to blame. Within the past few weeks the press has teemed with accounts of lynchings. They are not confined to any one section of the country, though the greater number have occurred in the South. The usual crime has caus ed the majority of these lynchings, and yet there have boon some cases of lynching for other crimes. This leads one into much thought on tho subject. The crime for which lynching is a opeciSc remedy ison the increase, and despite the efforts ?o enforce the law lynchings are on thc increase. Just what is to bo done to remedy this state of affairs cannot be said. It is a problem that will tax tho wisdom of the people for years to come. Somo interesting statistics have re cently boen given out showing the wonderful degree of efficiency which haB been attained by tho United Statea postal system. During the past fiscal year not ICBS than 8,000,000,000 pieces of postal matter wero handled by the government. Yet the number of complaints filed in Washington, D. C., on aeoount of tho non-reoeipt ef letters was comparatively small. So far as the records show only 52,306 letters and 47,949 paokages failed to be delivered. Considering tho tre mendous bulk of the business carried on in the postal service, there is very little interference with the mails and the risk is reduced to almost nothing. So thorough is tho system that when ever letters are not delivered it is either because of illegible penmanship on the part of the writer or else on account of train robberies and acci dents. Speaking of tho suggestion that a Southerner should be nominated on the Democratic national ticket in 1904, the Mobile (Ala.) Register says : "What we want is a good sandidate, a winner, and we do not care where he comes from provided he is a winner. We have no prejudiee against a north ern man. Indeed, wo do not think sectionalism should bo considered. We want to win beoause we deserve to win, and not .?j posing a Southern man as a Southern candidate." 'The Democratic party is, by tradition, his tory and instinct, absolutely non-sec tional. Its great successes have been won when its platforms were so fram ed as to be applicable to all sections, or rather to no particular section. Its greatest reverses havo occurred when (as in 1860 and in 1896) sectionalism was rampant in the national conven tion. Tho Mobile Register has the right idea.' We want thc best candi dates, no matter where tl.- y come from, and the most sensible platforms -and then let the Republicans look out for trouble. - mm ? m Last Thursday Gov. McSweoncy granted a full pardon to W. A. Neal, tho former superintendent of the State Penitentiary, who was recently on vic ted of failure to turn over the public funds to his successor, and sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 and serve four months imprisonment in the Riehlahd Connty jail. Largely signed petitions were sent from a num ber of counties, and many prominent / citizens from various seotions of tho ?tato wrote personal letters to the Governor asking for tho pardon. The Judge and niue of the jury also asked iiES^---. .. 'rr-~^m*~~?~-m for the pardon. I'oder the cirouni- ! ?tances the Governor rn? doubt did tho best thing that eould be dom:. In this section, however, there is con siderable difference of opinioa in ie- ? gard to the matter, some believing that as he has been prosecuted aud convicted in open Court thc ends of justice have been met, while others j think he should have served his full sentence. Attorney-General Bellin ger has issued a strong protest against the action of the Governor, his chief grounds ol'complaint being that thc Governor did not refer the matter to him, and that he accepted misstate ments without trying to get light. Hut the subject has now come t> an end and the matter should be dropped. Neal is a free man, but he can never again be honored with a position of public trust. Farmer Finds Pot of Gold. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., Aug. 22.-Poor ? ycsroruuj uno nen nm.tv m un- naji|i> ? condition of Frank Jacks and family, J who live about, seven miles east of New i Market, a small town on the Nashville, ' Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad. It is reliably reported that Mr. Jacks found a pot ol'gold buried near a spring on Mountain Fork river. The value of the pot of gold is estimated at between $20,000 and $"?0,000. Mr. Jacks has little to say when quer ied by members of the press or his friends; in fact, he will not own up to anything further thou that ho found the pot. Reliable citizens who live near Mr. .lacks state that he is au entirely changed man in every way, presuma bly being the result of his rich and un expected lind, which was the result of digging around the spring. When his pick lirst struck the pot little attention was paid to it, but fur ther digging disclosed the bright nug gets. It is reported that Mr. Jacks has do Eosited the money in a Tennessee bank, ut this cannot be verified; however, it is a fact that he has made large cash payments on valuable tracts of land near New Market in the past few days. Citizons who havo lived in tho Wells precinct for the past sixty-one years say no onehan lived there Who wnsable to have left the amount Mr. Jacks is reported to have found, and tho theory is that the gold must have been hidden there during the time of some war and whoever it belonged to never returned to get his fortune. Fairview Slock Show. Tho 15th annual display of the Fair view Stock, Agricultural and Mechani cal Association will be held on the 27th of September next. The same rules and regulations in regard to the man agement of the grounds will be en forced this year as heretofore. The program has been revised, and among the new features can he found, awong quite a number of others, a class for pacing mures or geldings (in har ness). Also, best display of work stock by renter, Ac. Special premiums by I'ratt Food Co., Mr. J. Robt. Willis, C liai les &, Mc lirayer, Dr. ii. B. Stewart. The Pratt Food Co. offer quito a nice lot of pre miums in the poultry department (See Program). Mr. J. Robert Willis, Gray Court, S. C., ?10 for best and $5 for second-best colt from his stallion, (tobe shown in his display). Messrs. Charles Brayer, Green ville, S. C., oller a $5 whip for the best display of work stock made by renter; a whip for best mule colt, S. C. bred; n*i whip for best single harness mule; a.*l whip for bestsingle harness horse; a$l whip for beat ?addle geld ing. Or. II. B. Stewart, Fairview, S. C., offers a special'premium to the parties taking red ribbons in the stock depart ment. Every one (outside thc Fairview club) has n chance to win this special, as it is to be drawn for after the close of tho exercises. Each ex h i hitor will be presented with a beautiful souvenir badge by the Fair view Farmers' club. l?endfor program. J. B. WASSON, Sec. NOTICE. Not a Political Deal. COLUMBIA, Aug. 20.-The governor to-day gave out an interview in which he denied most emphatically that he is now or has ever been in any politi cal deal or trade and that any intima tion that ho has made a trade in tho Neal matter is absolutely untruo. Ho says he pardoned Neal on account of his wife and family much more than on Neal's account. Noal has always been opposed to him and in his race for lieu ton ant governor opposed nnd worked against him and ho is, ho thinks, too mach of a judge of people to think that Neal will ever again wield the iniluonco that ho once did in politics. The governor says he is re sponsible to the general assembly and the people for his pavdons, all of which are conscientiously made and he invites honest criticism of his pardon record and says it will be found to be no larger than that of other governors. He says he has never acted for politi cal effect and does not expect to ever do so. WILL let to the lowest responsible bidder on tho Un day of September, at - o'clock p. m., tho building of a Bridge over creek near J. W. Kothroek's, on Pendleton road in Pendleton Township. A INO, on Thursday, the 5th day of Hep teuib?r, at 10 o'clock a. m., the building ol'a Hridgo over I?CHVHUIUIH Creek ?on road from Plercetown to Williaint-ion, near Dr. (Juyton's, in WilllaoistouTown ship. Also, on same day, at 3 o'clonk p. m , the building of a Bridge over Hurricane Creek, on road from Pelzer to Piedmont, near J. F. Clardy's place, in Williamston Township. Also, on Sept. 0th, at 10 o'clock a. m., the building of a Bridge over Branch on road leading from Slnbtown to Fairview Church, near 8. J. Wyatt's, in Brushy Cr*ok Township. Reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids. J. N. VA.NDIVER, _Co. Supervlaor A. C^ We always keep in stock a complete line Fore DrugB, Chemicals and Druggists Sundries. Faints, Oils, Varnishes and Faint Brushes. Paint your dwelling with Lucas' Tinted Gl oss Ready Mixed Faint. Can cite dwellings on the prominent streets of Anderson where the bril liancy and durability of the Paint will show for itself. We thank you for the patronage of | the past, and solicit the continuance of same. WILHITE & WILHITE, " When the Leaves Begin to Turn ! 18 the time to sow OATS, RYE and BARLEY. Now, in order that vou may not come up lacking in harvest time, we have bought GOOD SEED for you. JUST RECEIVED 3000 bushels Texas Bed Frcof Oats, 2000 bushels Ninety Six Bed Froof Oats, Gar Load Bye and Barley? Could have sold the above without moving sam? for a handsome profit, hut preferred to give them to you at a loss, as we want (Lo supply those that have always patronized us. Recollect the above is only about one-quarter our usual supply, and is all we eau get ; so come and secure your Seed at once. Can buy plenty of Kan sas Red Oats for less money, but they will not do in this climate. HOON & LE?BETTEB, WHOLESALE DEALERS WITH THE BEST OF CARE A CHEAP CARRIAGE Will always look cheap. No maker can afford to finish a cheap pieco of work in a first-class manner. If you want a Carriage that is first-class all through, from wheels to var nish, and that looks it, buy ai. FretwelPs. We invite your attention to a celebrated make we are selling at $55.00 and $75.00. Tours truly, JOS. J. FRETWELL. For all forms of Malarial poiconiDH take Jeluuea'a CalU aa? Farer faade, A taint of Malarial ucl Boning In your blood mean? misery, and fallare. Blood medici nea can't care Malarial poisoning. The antidote for lt ls Jehaaoa'e Teak;. Get o bottle to-day. Costs 50 Cents II It Cures, m Let Us Talk to YOU For a VT AUL Will O Progresa aud Prosperity is the motto of all up-to-date Anderson Farmers. We have caught this spirit. Minor saved the farmers hundreds of dollars by killing high prices. Marshall will save them thousands if they will give him the chance. Our buyer, with seventeen years ex perience, ia now North buying a full Stock, which we re spectfully request you to examine before buying your Fall needs. Talk h cheap. The best kind of talk is Price Talk, which you will find throughout our Stock. Remember, please, we have added a much finer, higher class of Gooda than Minor carried. Our Shoes are just in-a beautiful, eirung liue. We can not and will not be undersold, quality, durability and gene ral merit considered. We are fair, and only ask you to make comparisons and treat us fairly, and we know we will have you as customers for keeps. Our references are our vi ell pleased customers. Come and see us. A pleasure to show our Goods. Yours truly, W.F.MARSHALL&CO. 36 Granite Bow. The 10c. Store. Follow the 1 IF you follow the trading crowd you'll he happy, for you'll land at our Store the first place. This is the place where the babies caa t?ade, where the deaf, blild and dumb can trade just as safely as any one can. We treat all just alike, and this accounts for our bold on the people. When a man comes ir and demands Dean's Patent FT'Ioiar* Or butt, we don't go to work and try to palra off something else "just as good" on him, becauee he wouldn't believe us in the first place, and in the second place we'd be lying to him, a thiag we don't do-unlees the emergency re quires it. We have the choicest selection of SHOES This Fall that we ever bought, and there are some of the best values amongst them that have ever been offered in this section before. We have also a splendid assortment of HATS, The largest we ever carried, and if you can be suited at all, our styles are right "up against you Remember, we handle pretty much everything used by civilized man, BO that if you want anything come to us at. first and be satisfied. If you send UB an order for an article not in btock, we'll take pleasure in getting it for you if it can be bad in -own. Telephone or written ordere given especial attemion. DEAN & RATUFFE. The People with Bight Prices. TO OUR FARMER FRIENDS THIS LETTER IS ADDRKSSED. THE progressive farmer cannot afford to depend on the West for&his hay to feed through the Winter months, when with a proper implement he cao harvest at homo, as fine feed aa can be grown. We have stich an implement in the McCormick Mower, Which will cut so clean and with so muoh ease that yea will wonder why yon have been so lour in making up your mind to joaseas one of these celebrated money savers. Bey a McCormick and you will own a machine .which will give you better returns and more satisfaction for your money than any ?nvest ment you can make. The McCormick stands pre-eminently at the head of the list from merit alone. There are many features about this machine not possessed by others which cannot be enumerated in this space, but if you will call on us we will be pleased to show you these features, and after a careful investigation we are satisfied tha* you will place your order with us for one of these justly celebrated Mowers. SULLIVAN HARDWARE CO Dsns Soon! Too Early to Prepare for it ? NOT A BIT OF IT ! It requires quite seme time to prepare the young lady or the hoy for their school term. The time is fast approaching, and this Store has made ample preparation in plenty cf time bo secure everything that is needful for the scholar's comfort and attire. The school term carries with it many essentials Tor the preservation of the student's health, which is always of the utmost importance. Good Shoes, There is no article of wearing apparel for the scholar that m or o cp.ro should be displayed than in the purchase GOGS SHOES. We lay ?j>ecial stress upon this Shoe Stock of ours. No Shoe can enter this Store unless it is, first of all-abso lutely solid leather. There is much deception in Shoes, and we prefer to pay a little more, buy from reliable makers, and sell only such goods as we know are satisfaction giving. The aew Shoes have arrived. You can purchase now. Woolen Underwear. Excepting good Shoes, perhaps nothing is so conducive to good health as warm Under-Clothing. The stock of best Wool Underwear is now in our shelves-by long odds the most va ried assortment and best selected Stock this Store has ever shown. I HUNDRED OTHER NECESSITIES FIR SCHUIRS. The Dress Goods stock is fully replenished, and important to students is a full line of regular Dress Fabrics required by the several Colleges. The Hosiery stock is replete with the very best. Handkerchiefs, Tewels, Blankets, Neckwear, etc., are here, new and bright. Limited space forbids our enume rating more of the necessities fer the student's apparel and comfort, but sufficient to say that our stock is complete, Respectfully, . Weil & Co. Agents for The American Lady Corsets. Agents for Butterick Patterns. _ Ask for Coupons for FREE PREMIUM COUPONS? New Catch ll Large, Fat and Juicy, weighing a full pound ! At 10c. Each-Three for 25c. This is cheaper than fat bacon? Particularly nice for breakfast-at C. Frank Bolt, THE CASH GBOCEB. RECEIVED, I OOO Squares OF GOOD, SECOND-HAND For sale cheap. Only been used three years Don't fail to see i+.andcovei your residence before winter S c?d us your orders for , . . GOOD. FRESH EVANS PHARMACY.