Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Intelligencer. Published every Wednetday. J. F. CLINKSCALE?, \ EDITORS AND C. C. LANGSTON, S PBOPRIETOKS. ONE YE Ali, ? - - - $1 GO SIX MONTHS, - - - .VEIW SD AY, MAH. li?, 1902. A community can only thrive by being populated with worker?. An derson needs no drones in tho bee hive. He up and doing and ?hus prosper and causo thone around you to prosper. Spartanburg ha? been awarded tho prize of .'MOGO for tho best oounty ex hibit at tho Charleston exposition. Chester got the second prizo of ?DU(). The third prize was divided bctwoou Darlington and Georgetown. The weather is too cool yet for thc political pot to boil. When tho first pleasant Spring days come wc will begin to hear something about those who arc expecting that thc dear peo ple will want their services in ellice. As it is a hard year there ought to be plenty of them in an office seeking frame of mind. Thc]director of the census bureau has* made public data showing that thc South is growing as rapidly as the North. Thc largo Northern cities arc growing faster than those of the samo ?izo South, but thc difference is balanced by thc extremo rapid growth of the small towns and cities of tho South, and especially by the high rate of increaso in the Southern rural population. The United States Supremo Court has decided thc Illinois anti-trust law to bc unconstitutional bcoauso of thc provision exempting agricultural pro ducts and livo stock from tho provi ions the law. This decision affeots tho anti-trust laws of thirteen other States. South Carolina has an anti-trust law, passed at tho reeont session of tho Legislature, and?wo presume it is, too, effected by tho decision. Through the Charleston Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, a cordial invitation was extended at the last Stato convention to meet in Charleston on a U. D. C. day to be named during the Exposition. April 12th has been selected as the day for this reunion and thc "Daughters" throughout the South are urged to grace the hospitable old city with their presence on what is suro to bo a memorable occasion. Receptions und other special entertainments will be given, thc roso gardens in Charleston and the azaleas at Magnolia will bo at their best and the beautiful Exposi tion at the height of its attractivenoss. --mm ? ?M - There is a whole lot of good work, that the small boy, or the .large ono either, can do, to make v,;msclf use ful and earn a handsome income at the same time. This work is the breeding and raising of ohiokens. Of course tho best of breeds should be tho ones to receive the most atten tion, as the oggs from them will com mand the best prices for breeding pur poses and meet with the quickest sale for table use on aoeount of their size. There is no danger of the market being overstocked. On the contrary, th'cro is a strong and increasing de mand for chickens and eggs every day in the year. -mm ? A largo number of Republicans are convinced that they must face one of , two things-either a substantial re ; duction of the protective tariff, begin ning with the Cuban schedule, or in vite such an assault on protection as would endanger the whole institution. Either prospect is good for the coun try. The best thing that could hap pen would be a deliberate wiping out of practically the whole protective system, but the thing that will mako that ultimately possible is such a be ginning as seems inevitable as a re sult of the Cuban question and the specific demand for a removal of a part of the outrageously discriminat ing duties on steol and iron. Secretary Wilson speaking about the agricultural outlook for the United States for the new year, said: "Agri cultural improvement in the United States may be confidently anticipat ed, for the American farmer ia coming more and more under tho influence of scientific methods, huting tho past year the Department of Agriculture has reached further into sympathy with the industries of the people, lt has identified itself more intimately with tho experiment stations of the several States and Territories, aud what pertains to thc interest of thc people. It has gone further into for eign lands to find many things that will be valuable to our producers." - Two farmers in Kansas traded children recently, one man giving a ten-year-old son and a load of corn for a thirteen year-old daughter, and thc transaction was made a matter of record in tho county clerk's office. Both families are well-to-do and the reason for the trade was that one had no sens and the other no daughters. Investigate! Investigate I Investigate: 1 Editor Intelligencer : "Nothing to Investigate" is another editorial whioh appeared in the Daily Mail on thu 12th inst, and, ns usual, the Senior Senator ia not to blame, according to the edi tor's voraiou. Dynasties ?.ay disappe sr, empires rise and fall, political parties reach development and final decay, continents sink, but "Truth" VT ill for ever stand. All the editorials that may be AT ri li ten, al! tin; braying of the "political spell binder/' all the arguments that can be used, all thc tricks resorted to, will not prevent "truth" to rise in ma jestic form, crushing error and false hood whenever it appears. To review the entire editorial would bo too tedi ous aud dull reading, hence a correct version of tho ratification of the treaty will answer all the misleading state ments of that editorial, "Nothing to Investigate." Of the other Democratic Senators besides Senator McEaurin voting "for ratification,'1 were: Sena tors Clay, Faulkner, Gray, Kenney, Lindsay, McEnery, Morgun, Fottusand Si li van. Not a voice was raised against any of these nine Senator?, nor did anybody charge them with having deserted tho Democratic party, having joined the Republican pie counter. The ratification of tho Puris treaty was not in the strict sense a party mensure as some would have us be lieve; it wan strictly speaking an inter national diplomatic afluir and "Wm. Jennings Eryan advised its ratifica tion. Wliy then single out the Junior Senator from South Carolina as being the only one valioso vote bas been se cured through improper intluenceT Is it because he spoke against "rati- , fication" and nf torwards voted for it that the chargo of improper influence has been made? Has any one accused Senators Halo, Hoar and Pettigrew of having been bribed because thoy voted against ratification when a majority of Republicans voted for it? Wonld that signify that they have deserted their party and sold ont to tho Democrats! As for the position taken by tho Junior Senator in having voted "for" when ho had spoken "against" ratification, in its most doubtful form, wonld only bo snr miso and suspicinn ns to why ho changed his mind. Tho greatest men tho world over produced have invariably, and almost without exception, changed their minds on all great issues. "Wiso men chango but fools novor.'' When this government paid abonnty of '.) cents per pound on cotton, John C. Calhoun was a high-yee an extremo -protectionist, but afterwards, when conditions changed, he changed with them, against, protection. .lohn G. Carlisle at one time, before ho was familiar with monetary science, favored free and unlimited coinage of silver, but as soon as he grasped this question from the academic standpoint, ho op posed bi-motallism and voted for and supported tho gold standard. James G. Blaine, the great American "states man" and most ardent supporter of high protective measures, changed to reciprocity. The lato Wm. McKinley, tho father of tho McKinley tariff, Hinted only n day before he was assassinated, that a modified schedule und reciprocity was desired. And BO WO might quote thou sands of other instances whore wiso mon havo chnnged, because either con ditions changed or they were honestly mistaken. Tho whole troth io a nu tah o ll ia, that tito patronage of the government waa not entrusted to tho Senior Souator from South Carolina, and that ia the (wider that poiaoned his soup. If tho administration rocognized the Junior Senator from South Carolina a? tho most worthy and truly representative from his State, it wa? moro on occount of hi? conservative behavior, ability and fitness, than for his mero impres sive personality or political complex ion. Again, if tho Senior Senator "knows," as ho asserted he did, why in the name of common Boneo and decency does ho not produce tho prooff and why do his coat-tail swingers now proclaim with euch irony, that tho other man ia dead, and that there ia nothing ko investi gate? It may be In order to remind tho editor of tho Dally If ail ef the "Pritch ard resolution/' offered an behalf of Senator McLaurin, demanding not only the proof of tho charge rnado by tho Senior Son tor, but a thorough investi gation, and if found guilty ho ?will ad mit of briner unworthy of holding tho position as Knited States Senator. Does this look liko there ia "nothing to investigate" when one Sonator de liberately charges another with a crime that, in tho estimation of tho dignified, proud American citizen, is more norious than tho charge of highway robbery would be if made against any ordinary man. Should Hoch a charge not bo in vestigated when tho honor of tho Stato ol' South Carolina is involved, whether the charge made bo trne or false? If true, no fair ininddu citizen will at tempt to shield tho Junior Senator ; if falso, every honest, sober thinking, in telligent Carolinian who, through mis take, has embraced "false idols," will on tho other hand freely admit, that upon failure to provo tho chargo made by tho Sonior Sonator, that he (the Senior Senator) has confessed of hiing guilty of tho personal chargo mado against him by tho Junior Senator. Yet tho editor of tho Daily Mail would have ns boliovo that there is "nothing to investigate," brnshing it asido mere: ly, as if nothing has happened affect ing tho public conscience, and nothing fnrther to do than let the matter re main where it stands now, permitting I tho newspapers to settle the matter as they deem proper and the voters have nothing moro to do with it. In this the supporters of tho Senior Sonator will find themselves lamenta bly mistaken, because investigation as needed, demanded and will bo prose cuted until the guilty party ia known, and when positively, clearly and be yond a shadow of a doubt ?ho guilt or innocence of either party is establish ed, then, and then?only, will there bo "nothing to investigate." But as long as tho Senior Senator re sorts to invoking sympathy on behalf of his fighting qualities, calling it "Democratic," and fails to prove Mc Laurin guilty of the charge mude against him, there is nothing left but "Investigate! Investigate! Investi gate!" O. Geisberg. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Jttjr Candidat**' auDOunoomnnU will IM pub lished until tho Primary Election for Fhn Dollars -PAYAIILU IM A?V?ICH. Don't uk us to credit you. ??B^?mTTrTj?TDG?^ To tho People of Andorson County : I hereby Announce myself a candidate for the dill co ol Probate Judge of thia County, subj* ct to the mira of the Democratic party. 1 confess 1 have ro great love for the Court Heuae, but "ne cessity ls a hard master " If elected I will strife to be just and kind to all, and to discharge my d . tie? in auch a manner that no one ever will b? aorry I waa elected. Thia U the laat tim? I will ask for % County office. Very truly yours, E. Z. BROWN. STOVES, RANGES, - AND - REPAIRS FPOR STOVBS. RIG .shipment just rccoived and more on the way. We handle none but the BEST and give a guarantee with every sale. Havo secured the agency for the following makes : IRON KING, ELMO, RUTH, TIMES, SOUTHERN BAKER and GARLAND. Roofing, Guttering, Plumbing, And Electrical Wiring mnmnflr done. ' We also carry a completo line of Tinware, Woodenware, Enamel Ware, Outiery and House Furnishings. ICE CREAM FREEZERS and WATER COOLERS just in. See us before you buy. Yours truly, ARCHER & NORRI8. NEARLY EVERY Piano We Sell SELLS US ANOTHER. WHEN you look over tho list of famous builders we represent, and the long list of actual and delighted buyers-men and women famous throughout the South for their acknowledged artistic culture and social and political standing-you will know the reason. if you need a Sewing 3SXEsiolnin.o, See our large stock. We represent ns good as the world has produced. B@u GRAPHOPIIONES and Supplies also. _ THE C. A. REED MUSIC HOUSE. I). S. VANDIVER. E. P. VANDIVER YANDI VER BROS., MERCHANTS, , ANDERSON, S. C., JANUARY 8,1902. ?0 THOSE INDEBTED TO US: WE are compelled to collect what is owing to us iu order to pay our debts, and if you owe us, either Note or Account, we must have the money or some satisfactory arrangement iu thc next few days, or such claim will be placed iu the hands of our Attorney for collection. Yours truly, VANDIVER BROTHERS, and VANDIVER BROTHERS & MAJOR. THE ti ls now open in the McCULLY BROS. Stand. Here you will find a Choice selection of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Gents' Furnishings, Etc. We will make it our business to keep good Goods, and to offer them at the lowest possible cash price. REWARDED! Having bought the large stock of Shoes and'Dry Goods from Mc Cully Bros. at a heavy discount, we will reward you by .saving you 25 pei cent, on any article in this stock. REMEMB 1* J We bought the Goods at a big discount and.shall offer the entire stock at exact COST 'till closed. Already our New Goods are arriving, and we want to olese this stock to make room for our New Stock. Our Buyer just returned from the Northern mar keta, where he bought loads of nice DEE SS GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, and everything that should be carried m a Dry Goods Store. Call and see our choice selection of Wash Fabrics. Visit our Store and be convinced of our ability t o save you money. In room recently occupied by McCully Bros. G. H. BAILES & CO ON ROCK BOTTOM. THAT'S where we have been bending every energy for the past' eight years to get our business foundation set. We knew that a 'foundation set in the sand was alike foolish and dangerous, and for this reason have labored in* cefwa?tly for all that meant a rock-bottom basis. Our prices have been kept on rock bottom, our credit system has been kept on rock bottom, and we are pleased to announce to our friends' that our business is on a solid rook founda? tion. This we attribute to the fact that we give every cuttomer sixteen ounces, of satisfaction to every pound, and throw . in with every purchase a smile apiece for every member of his family. It is due also to the infallibility of the gilt-edged guarantee that accompanies every purchase, and the satisfaction and confidence with which our customers feel that they caa send even s child to trade for them. We may have at some time sold shoddy stuff by mistake, but we have always stood ready, and do co yet, to make R^tisfaotory repara tion for any unsatisfactory purchases from us. That's our mode of doing busim ss. If you want to buy the best FLOUR on tne market, and .want to be satisfied with it, buy DEAN'S PATENT. Likewise if you want quality :in Shoes, Jeans, Hats? Shirts. Cheap Beady-Made Pants, And Staple Bress floods, You will always be glad of, it if you buy from us. Our stock of MOL.A8S8S ? complete, and we can satisfy the mo.-*; fastidious. If your credit is good send us an order and it be filled just as if you were here Yours for business, . DEAN & RATLIFFE. The Store where so many People Trade. D. 8. VANDIVKR. J. J. MAJOR. E. P. VANDIVEB? Vandiver Bros. & Major., -i DEALERS IN - BUGGIES, SURRIES, PHOTONS, WAGONS, Harness, Lap Robes, Whips, Etc. ANDERSON, S. C., DECEMBER, 1901. . We are overstocked both on Wagons and Buggies, and are specially anxious to turn them, cr all of them we can turn, into cash before Xmas. Now is tho time to get a good Buggy or Wagon\CHE?P. Yours truly, . . VANDIVER BROTHERS & MAJOR. P. S.-If you owe us anything please pay nfc AT ONCE. Slightly Disfigwed but Still in the Rmg ! YES, we have disfiured the Hayes Stock considerably "the past six weeks, but still have somo Bargains left in- . Shoes, Hats, Pants and Notions of all Kinds. I am adding on a Stock of Groceries, Sugar, Coffee and Flour. Try a Barrel of Branaford, Clifton or Spotless, and I am sure you . will Ho pleased. White Wine Vinegar 25c. per {??lion. C. M. BUCHANAN, Masonic Templo. They aro all hero iu their newness and brightness. Hun dreds of things new in sixteen departments of our Store. We are ready now foy the heaviest Sprine business of our history. Pretty Goods, best quality, lowest prices. Thia combination will give us the continued supremacy in retail merchandising that we have always merited and for which we have been justly rewarded. DryGroocls! New Embroideries, New Galoon Lame, - . Now Appliques, New All Overt, V^M. r?_v- ? ' New Hair Ornaments, New Bolt", New Lash and Bodice Pins, The New Kaiser and Turn Over Collar, New Mercerized Chambray, New Zephyr Ginghams, New Waist and Dress Silks, Ne*, ^ool Dress Goods, -Sew American Lady Corsets., Millinery ! New Ready-ts-Wear Street Hat?, . New Flowers, . . / Nev/. Ribbone, . New Children's Hats,] New Fren ch,Pic tu re Hats, New Shapes! Oarppts ! New Chins. Mattings, New Smyrna Ruga, New Axminster Rugs, " ? . ., New Art Squares, New Japan Ma lings, New Ingrain Carpets. House ? Jr^nynisliiiigs ! New Haveland Dinner Sets, i New Table Glassware, J , New Porcelain Dinner Sot?, New Kitchen Enanlal Ware. IVTexi's T^iipriis?ii?igs. New Neckwear, Ne? Collara and Cuffs, New Wegl?ree Shirts, ! New Suspendp a, Agents for Butteriok Patts ns. Agents for American Lady Corsets. Agents for ?cE?nley 10c S&eet Music. FREE PREM?IMS to Everybody for your Purchases. - - - - - RespectfuUy, | JULIUS H. WEIL & CO. BLACKSMITH AND WOODWORK SHOPS ! THE undersigned, having succeeded to the business of Frank Johnson & Co., will continue it at the old staid,and solicits the patronage of the public Repairing and Repainting pronfptly executed. We make a specialty of "Goodiar/' Rubber and Steel Horse Shoeing. General Blacksmith and Woodwork. Only experienced and skilled wwkmen employed. We have now ready for sale fame-made/ Hand-made Farm Wagon? that we especially invite your, attention to. Wo put on Goodyear Rubber 1 Yolre for business, Church Street, Opposite Jail. J, P. TODD., PLOWS OF ALL?IONDS AND SHAPES, CAR Load Plows, Plow Stool, Single Trees and Plow Handles jost received. Our Plows have the cooeot shape ,and aro the righi thickness* 'We can supply you with any snapf: or size Plow and any weight you need,, and our prices on Plows is righi. We also carry a complete Stick of Long and Short Heel Bolts, Light and Heavy Clevises, Webbed anti Padded Back Bands, Collar Pads, Lines, Hame Strings, Hames and Traces. We have a lot of Light Plot Stocks booght at a sacrifico sale that we> are selling at unheard of prices. Our stock of Axes is cpmph ie. "The Kelly Perfect" is our leader, and will stand the ecldsst weather an hardest timber, aiso have a good Axe that we sell for less money. Nails, ?arb. Wiro, Poultry EVERYTHING At this season of the year. Eire, Wirft Staples, and in fact M FARMER NEEDS BROCK HARDWARE COMPANY, Suecessof s ?o Brook Brothers? CARRI AO BS. AND BU O?I ES rtr . DURING IHjOULD BE FOR iPJRING DRIVING. WE are in position to do i lis work at prices to suit tho tfraaa* Kindly give ta a call. Rcspwtfolly, Over H fi. johnson &S^??w??^ gj& 0, *??S?k iSK^SO?S;