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Local News. WEDNESDAY, APRIL ?), 1902. Orr Cotton Mills at Work Once More. The Orr Cotton Mills "started up" again Monday last. Tho electric pow er, upon which thcBo mills depended entirely, was cut'oil'the latter part ol' December last when the dam of tho Wah r, Light and Power Company at Portinan Shoals was swept away by the high water. Immediately upon the happening ol thia disaster, which threw so inauy families out of work mid ren dered non-productive so many thous ands of dollars of investee! capital. President Orr determined ii? put in au engine of sul?ieient horsu-power ca pacity to run all of thc machinery used. Tins has now been ?lone, every depart ment is being run, the operatives aro happy and contented once more and the stockholders arc satisfied ami ex pectant. A start ul' most ol' lin* mach i nely was made last l*'riday and three-fourths of a ?lay's work done, hut this was pre liminary to test the new eugine nuil boilers. The working of these was lound satisfactory, and the .-top made Friday afternoon was in order to draw tile liles, tighten bolts and heal ings and make slight changes prepara tory to regular limning. This work required ono ?lay. The engine put in to run the vast amount of machinery of these mills is of 1,200 horse-power, and hiv enormous boilers, with t wo furnaces each, are re quired to furnish necessary steam. These furnaces are encased in brick side by side, ami with their twelve furnaces beneath look as though they could furnish steam enough for all the mills in tho County. In appearance the big engine differs materially in point of construction from any engine ever seen in this sec tion of the country. It is called a steeple engine, from the fact, doubt less, that it is upright ami shaped like a steeple. Th? base of the iron struc ture is about ten feet square and rises toa height of seventeen or eighteen feet, tapering to about six feet at the top. About ten feet above the base is constructed a square deck or [dat form, projecting probably four feet from the noun structure and railed in. The biructuro between this deck and the lins? is, in reality, hollow, in which is . Msed tho crank, eccentric, &c, inch move in a mixture of oil and water, serving to both lubricate and cool the journals and hear ings. One barrel of oil to three ol' wa ter is used in this casing at onetime, and is kept churned up constantly by the moving of the machinery. Ahovo this deck are placed two cylinders, one above tho other, tho lower being what is termed tho high pressure cylinder nnd the upper tho low pressure cylinder, Only one piston-rod is used which passes through the lower and into the lipper cylinder. The circumference of the cylinders is, expressed technically, in inches, 511 j by :i7? by 22; tho stroke being 22. Through tho casing, about midway between tho base and tho deck, runs a steel shafting twelve or fourteen inches in diameter. On the east side on this shafting is the balance wheel, probably fifteen feet in diame ter, and on tho west sido tho governor wheel, about eight feet in diameter. This shafting is coupled to the shafting formerly turned by electricity, by double disks, ono on each shafting, bolted together. Disconnection can bo eaBily mado when tho electrical powel ls used or worked iu connection with that power if desired. Thia arrangement of installing stenm power provides effectually against tho recurrence of a disaster like the ono re cently, tho effects of which has been so disastrous to so many families; and it places tho mills in a position, when the electric power is permanently restored, to enlarge tho mills and engage in the manufacture of othor kinds of textiles -a movement which will doubtless very soon be inaugurated. The reader will recall tho sad acci dent which resulted in tho death of U. H. Scott, engineer from New York, who loBt his life shortly after starting up this big engine two weeks ago last Monday. This terrible misfortune caus ed a short delay, butO. F. Khodehaven, of Pittsburg, Pa., was sent to take charge of tho final construction of the engine and it is now running smoothly and satisfactorily. The Orr Cotton Mills employ four hundred and fifty operatives, und when the power was cut off by tho disaster which occurred at Portinan more than three months ago these operatives were thrown out of work, lt was natural to suppose they would seek work elsewhere and move away; but . to the contrary all, practically speak ing, remained. Only eight families ^ .mored away, and when tho mill started ouly one house was vacant. This speaks volumes for Presideut Orr and Superintendent Loflin. It shows a high degree of confidence and consid eration on both sides. Some of the operatives had a pretty tough time dering the three months of idleness, and nearly all are to somo extent in debt, but advances were made in keep ing with necessities and not a family au tiered. Now that the mill has start HJ, again, all will soon be in good shape. "Superintendent Loilin says he hes tho !M)C3t set of people in the State, and the above facts bear him out. The school in tho village has been wellequipped with teachers, mid dunn g the shut-down many took advantage of the timo and entered school, swelling the average attendance from 120 to 18C. In addition to the regular teachers, Miss Annie Denn and Miss Minnie Kirksey, Hov. H. M. Robinson, ihe Methodist minister, was employed and paid hy the mills ns assistant. This school io kept running nine months by the mills supplementing the public funds, which alone would keep it open half the time. So far as tho facts could be ascer tained, tho people of this village are happy and contented. The general health of the people is fine, due largely perhaps to the sanitary system carried ont under the supervision of Superin tendent Loilin. For the benefit of those not posted, it may be said that these mills have 25,470 spindles and 700 draper looms. Sheetings only are made and 40 bales of cotton ore manufactured into cloth daily. James L. Orr is President, S. M. Orr Vice President, Calhoun Harris Secretary and assistant Treasurer, J. B. Loflin Superintendent, and Geo. H. Strader cotton buyer and paymaster. The directors are J. L. Orr, S. M. Orr, N. B. Sullivan, B. P. Mauldin, R. 8. Lig?n, F. G. Brown, Geo. E. Prince, local, and E. P. Smith, of New York. The varions departments of tho mill are under capable men, of whom the superintendent speaks in unstinted Eraise. These are: Weave room, J. A. jons; card room, M. F. Young; spin ning room, W. A. W heat: cloth room, B. M. Smith, who, by tho way. xs ?Ix feet i< -ur inones toll. W. P. Snelgrove, former Supervisor of this County, has charge of all outside work pertaining to the general welfare of the village* The big engine is in charge of James T. Green, an excellent young man and gompetent engineer, from Greenwood, Lowndesviile Items. Kev. J. V. Block will preach in the Presbyterian Church hero next ?Sabbath at ll o'clock. Misses Susie and Olive Miller went to Abbeville the past week to visit rela tives. Miss Ida Watson has returned to her homo in Anderson, after n pleasant stay of three weeks with her sister, Mrs. Holin Allen. Mrs. J. I). Wilson spent last week with relatives in Moffattsville. Dr. J. L. Fennel returned from the Augusta Medical College hist week. Ile received his diploma of graduation from this college ami is now an M. D. Also ll. li. Allen received his diploma from lin! same college, hut has not re turned home as yet on account of hos pital wot k. Mrs.'I'. J. Bowman and Miss flor ence Millford went t'.> Abbeville fri day. Kev. H. ?'. rennel attended thu graduation exercises of tho Augusta Medical College April 1st ami'Jud. Hon..I. ".Sprit" Huekabee went lo Ant rcville on busi ness last Wednesday. Dr. .J. D. Wilson went to Moffat ts- | ville Sunday. |{ov. ,J. E. Wallace will supply the Presbyterial] ('lunch hero throughout I lie summer mont hs. The (de<.lion ol the Town Council was held April I >;. and the following were Heeled : I . W. lt. Nanee, Inten dant; W. G. Hiickabee, I). K. Cooley, I.' II. Mosely and K. .!. llutehisou, Wardens. Mlf-s Jada Mai Kay is visiting at, Kai nes. Kev. and Mrs. J. L. Daniels and E. J. Huekabee r ti- in the Exposition at Charleston last .veek. The young men of Lowndesviile have organized a base ball team. They ex pect to practice up ami prepare them selves to meet any ol thu surrounding teams. u Mr. II. H. Moscly, of Anderson, spent Sabbath hete, with relut ives. Hon. dames G. Huekabee, and Mrs. A. K. Moorehead spent Sabbath at Lntimcr with Mr. J. A. Hawthorn's family. Misses Jennie and Kl loise i I ai JUT spent a lew ?lays last, week nt Lat)mer. Maj. and Mrs. E. W. lt. Nance went to Abbeville yesterday. Tobie. Moffattsville Items. Mrs. Eliza Wilson, of Anderson, is visiting friends in our community for a few days. Dr. Wilson, of Lowndesviile, spent Sunday with Mr. D. J. Sherard and family. Miss Sallie Sherard, who visited in Anderson Cor several ?lays last week, has returned home. Miss Bettie Stevenson, of Anderson, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson, of Iva. As a result of the protracted meeting at Bethel Methodist, Church hold by Rev. Sam Jones, of Townville, the roll of membership was Increased by eight. I1. D. Sherard is now neting as "night guard" at the chain gang of State con victs. Rev. W. \V. Orr, of Charlotte, N. C., formerly tho evangelist for tho Asso ciate Reformed Synod of tho South, will conduct a ten days' meeting at Gcnorosteo this Summer. Dock Mauldin, tho genial U. F. D. No 8, for our route, has been sick tor some days. Mr. Hall, his substitute, has been carrying the mail during his illness. Nemo. Omega New;. Tho farmers last week made good uso ot the pretty weather. Much corn has been planted and a lot of gnnno has been buried. Miss Mattie Tripp, who is attending Chicara College, Greenville, visited her father's family last Saturday night and Sunday. M ra. Henry Ariel and son, Thomas, of Picketts County, visited tho family of Ross Henderson the fifth Saturday night. B. N. Wyatt, J. lt. Grillin and Miss Junio Wyatt attended tho Union Meet ing at Siloam fifth Saturday and Sun day. They report a good mooting and a pleasant time. A delightful Easter service was ren dered at Fairview on Easter Sunday. An interesting programme was pre pared and well carried out. A large crowd was present and all seemed to enjoy it very much. After the services Rev. W. R. Loudermilk, the pastor, preached a very impressive sermon. Miss Carrie Richey, a fair young lady from near Piedmont, visited the family of her uncle, S. T. Wyatt, last week. We are sorry to note the illness of Annie Pepper, who hns grippe. We wish her a speedy recovery. Quite a number of our young people enjoyed a surprise party at the home of S. T. Wyatt laBt Saturday night. MisB Cleo Richey, of Siloam, visited relatives in our community last Satur day night and Sunday. Miss Jennie Griffin, of Relton, is visiting the family ot S. T. Wyatt. G. N. Wyatt and family visited Mrs. M. C. Holder, at Williamstou, Satur day night and Sunday. The singing at Corinth Sunday af ternoon was well attended. Profs. Lesley, Porter and Pickens were pres ent and did some good singing. Blue Stockings. Card of Thanks. Anderson, S. C., March 28,1003. Dr. R. Luther Parker, Clerk Myrtle Camp, No. 00, W. O. W.. Belton, S. C: Dear Sir: I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the beneficent Order of the Woodmen of tho World for the full {>ayment of Claim No. 4.748 of my late iiisbaud, Capt. J. F. Robertson, for $1,000. The kindness and promptness with which they settled this claim is very commendable, and I can't speak otherwise than with the highest praise of tin's noble Order. Again expressing my gratefulness, I am, Very sincerely. (Mrs.) Alice Robertson. - Long-winded individuals are usually short when it oomeB to paying their debts. - Orig, tali ty usually consists of repeating bright remarks to people who never heard them before. - A man is always telling his wire that his household expenses are high er than any other man's in towu. Do Voa Own a Nlee Maro ? If BO, don't fail to breed her to Nelson lt. Green's lino colt, DIAMOND DEB, Reg. No. 35,785, now' making the season for a limited number of mare? at lt. B. Find ley's Stables, MeOee'a old staud, Ander son, 8. C. The best bred Horse In the South. ti Experienced farmers have learned that there is a difference in the shapes and quality of the many plows now on the market. A great many sro Iiuperfectly tempered, of inferior qualiLy of steel, and cannot be used without ra-setting sad re-shspin?. To find the largest as sortment nf besi-sclGcted ina most per fect shapes, properly tempered and fin ished, call on SuUivan Hdsr. Co. Erery Miller bad the Opportunity. Nearly all mills made pare Flour before the Anti-Adulteration League waa or ganized. The League waa organized when the adulteration of Flour fin.t b?gan, and was designed to stop it in its incipiency. Every miller in the United States was in vited to join the League, but the fact that he had to make oath that he never had and never would adulterate bis Flour, and, in addition, had to put up a forfeit o? 910)0 to strengthen his oath, caused a large number to hesitate and, finally, to decline. Rransford Milla, manufacturer of the "Clifton," was am outr tho first to join, because it never had and never ex pected to adulterate its Flour. lu not such sH?ind worth considering when you buy Flout with which to teed your chil dren, et pe dally when a |K)isonouN mineral ?M being used to adult?rate it ? Wo think KO. Thon order "Clifton" of your grocer. For aah* in Anderson hy Harrison A: Co., Osborne & Pearson, Vandlver Bros. and J. C. Osborne If you want a cheaper Flour buy "White Fawn" (half patent,) or "Spotless," straight.) Tuey ste sold under the narnu guarantee. Chronic Bronchitis Cured. "For ten years I bad chronic bronchitis KO bad thai at limes I could not speak above a whisper," writes Mr. .Joseph Coffman, of Montmorency Iud. "i tried all retuedioH available, but with no suc cess. Fortunately my employer sugges ted that I try Foley's Honey and Tar. Ila Minot v/as almost miraculous, and I am now cured of tho disease. On toy re coin inondation many people have lived Foley s Honey and 'Jar. and always With satisfaction." Evans Pharmacy. Ii will pay ovsry farmer to have his own set of blacksmith Tools and do his own work at homo. Such a set can be bought for very little money from Sulli van lldw. ('o. A Chattanooga Druggist's Statement. Kout. J. Miller, proprietor of the Hoad House Oreg Store of Chattanooga. 'Penn., w ri toa; "There is moro merit in Foley'? 1 lonny and Tar than lu any other cough syrup. The calls for lt multiply wonder fully and wo aell more of it than all other cough syrups combined." Evana Phar macy. If you want good Heel Holts or Clevi ses examine those sold hy Sullivan Hdw. Co. Pneumonia is Robbed of Its Terrors By Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops the racking cough and boals aud strength ens tho luugs. if taken in time it will prevent au attack of pneumonia. Refuse su hst i tutes. Evans Pharmacy. Towers and Sullivan Mf^. Co. have the reputation of making the best Cotton Plantera on the market. They manufac ture both thu Brooks and the Dow Law. Their Planters are sold lu Anderson by Sullivan Hdw. Co. Dreadful Attack of Whooping Cough. Mrs. Ellen Harllnou, of 300 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo., write? as follow?: "Our two children had a severe attack of whooping cough, one of them in the par oxysm of coughing would often faint and bleed at the nose. Wo tried everything we beard of without getting relief. We thou called in our family doctor who pre scribed Foley's llouoy and Tar. With the very first dose they began to improve and we feel that it bas saved their lives." Refuse substitutes. Evans Pharmacy. Foley's Honoy and Tar contains no opiates, and will not constipate like near ly all other cough medicines. Refuse substitutes Evans Pharmacy. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneyB and bladder right. Don't delay taking. Evans Pharmauy. The husband will always have a warm spot in bis heart and a tender place In his nature for the thoughtful wife who pre sents bim with oue ot Krock Hdw. Co's, matchless Razors. Tho genuine satisfac tion which these Razors afford the men makes them always remember with kindness the donor of snob, a gift. W. H. Shearer, Surveyor, Yon will find me at Dean & Ratline's. Long dis tance Phone at my residence. Foley's Kidney Cure if taken in time affords security from all kidney and bladder diseases. Evans Pharmacy. There is a great deal of eatlsfactlon in being able to always find just what yon want in the line of Farming Implements and Supplies. Sullivai Hdw. Co. have always made a alose s tua' of the require ments of farmers in thia il.?e, and in their mammoth stock oan be fen nd an assort ment in such quantities aa it-, not carried by any other house in the Btate. Their rule of selling only the beat quality of goods at lowest possible prices has won for them a host of customers. The surest and safest remedy for kid ney and bladder diseases is Foley's Kid ney Cure. Evana Pharmacy. This is our greatest year. We are proud of our record, and are' striving by every honest msano to win you for a CUB tom?r. Give us a trial if you have never done so before. Vandlver Bros. Pot Plants and Cot Flowers for sale. Large and small Palms a specialty. Mrs. J. F. Cllnksoales, 212 North Main St. Piles! Piles! Pilus! Dr. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment ia prepared to oure Pilea and DOES IT In short order. Eaay to apply, every box guaranteed, ?Oe. and ?1.00. All druggists or by mail. Williams M'fg Co., Cleveland. Ohio. For sale by EVANS PHARMACY. When yon want first-class, nr. -to-date PHOTOS call on GALLAGHER, BROS., at their new Btndio next door to Llgon & Led botter-upstairs. Satisfaction ia ful ly guaranteed to every customer. The ladies all like easy-cutting, well tempered Scissors. Brock Hdw. Co. cater to the wants of the ladies, and can fur nish just BS oh Soisaoraas will please them. TWO ARTICLES That ara Especially Appetizing ! OLNEY'S SIFTED PEAS. 12*o. Can, $1.37 per dozen. Uniform in sise, turn out nicely in the dish, a sweet taste to them whioh lov ers of fine peas delight in. They re mind one of the fresh peas in summer. OLNEY'S CREAM CORN. 12?e. Can, $1.37 per dosen. Can't beat the best-this ia best. Ten der, sweet, creamy with a rare flavor that's particularly inviting. A lot of RUTA BAGA TURNIPS. C. FRANK BOLT The G?*h Grocer. After the rush of Opening Week our Millinery Depart ment is again filled with the prettiest and most attractive Millinery to be found in the city. Our Opening, March 25th, was another success in every particular. Never before have we had such crowds to visit our Store, and each visitor decided it was the best display of Swell Pattern Hats and Stylish Street Hats that we have had on any previous Opening. So we are very proud of the re oult, and you will find this department as the others have, thoroughly up-to-date. WE WANT YOUR MILLINERY BUSINESS. And wo especially invite you to call when in our city, and look through this department, whether you desire to pur chase or not. You will also find our entire Stock of Summer Dress Fa brics-Trimmings, Lawns, Organdies, Muslins, Etc.-far in advance of previous showings, and 'tis your interest to visit us for any of your Summer wants. Quite a variety in the la test Novelties. The latest ideas in Notions, and in every way a complete Stock of up-to-date Go^ds. For Oxford Ties, Slippers, Shoes, Etc., we would advise you see our line before purchasin g elsewhere. Remember, you are always welcome to our Store, and we will be glad to show you our different lines at all times. Write for Samples. Tour orders solicited. Agents for McCall Bazar Patterns. Moore,Acker&Co. Lesser & Co. Grand Opening Sale of New Spring, Goods. Our New Spring Stock is now Complete. THIS MAMMOTH STORE is abloom with New Spring Merchandise. Shelves and counters are piled high with tho choicest products money and brains oould get together. DRESS GOODS. WASH GOODS. SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING, NOTIONS and GENTS' FURNISHINGS, all on a broader, more lavish, scale than any previous Spriug since the birth of this mercantile enterprise. Wo have brought here this season the grandest, most comprehensive Stook of New Spring Goods ever seen in this city.. . We invite you to call and iosjpeot the New Goods. The encouragement that comes with success has spurred us on to greater achievements, and this Spring we'll mako the welkin ring with values that will turn the full tide of Spring Trade to the doors of the LESSER BIG STORE. Every article quoted below is 25 per. cent less than you can find them priced elsewhere : 20 doz. Ladies Colored Border Handkerchiefs at.- lo 15 doz. Ladies White Handkerchiefs, nice quality, worth 5c, at. 2o 25 gross nioe Pearl Buttons, worth 10o, at per dozen. 5o 20 doz. Felt Window Shades on rollers at only. 8a 50 dozen Pure Linen Window Shades, worth 35o, at...19o 10 doz. Ladies Steel Rod Parasols, fast blaok, value 65o, only.39o 5 doz. Ladies Fine Silk Parasols, regular value $1.50, at only. 98o 6 dor Boys Waists and Shirts, worth 25o eaoh, special. loo One job lot Ladies Leather Belts- at only. 10o 100 White Counterpanes, ready hemmed, value ?1.25, at . 79c 50 doz. Ladies Bleached Gauze Undervest at only. 5o 10 doz. Ladies Pompadour Combs at only. 10c 5 doz. Childrens White Lawn Caps at only. 10o WASH GOODS BARGAINS. With a stook of Wash Goods that cannot be surpassed by any retail Store in this section, and prices ruling under any nod all other Stores in this city we H. art an April Sale of Fine Wash Goods and White Goods that is un prece dented iii this State : Beautiful line Fine Batiste, sheer and exquisite, worth 12Jc, at. So 1000 yards Colored Lawns and Dimity, value 10o, at. 8c 2000 yards Remnant Colored Dimity at only. 3o 1500 yards Engydine Batiste, value lOo, at only. 6o 2000 yards New Spring Percales, light and dark ground, value 10o, at-7?o 500 yards Reversible Chambray at only. 5o Big line New Ginghams and Madras, speoial per yard. 7a 36-inoh Chambray, regular-value 12jo, at only. .10c 800 yards White Lawn, worth regular 5c, at only.2} 1000 yards White Lawn, made to retail at 10o, our prioe. .. 5o BLACK DRESS GOODS. Our Blaok Dress Goods Department is more . Dpular than ever this season We are showing the most oorreot novelties for Spring and Sommer wear : Blaok Granite Brocho Fancy Goods, 40 inohes wide, at only..20c 48 inoh Blaok Mohair, worth 50o, at only. 35o 40 inoh Blaok Mohair, worth 35o, per yard.. 25o NEW SPRING CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHINGS, &0 New Mens Spring Suits, very extra speoial at.$3.25, $4.00, $5.00, $6.50 New Mens and Boys Caps, value 25c, at only. .. 10o New G^nts Four-in-Haud Ties at only.10o New Boys Hats at only. 10o New Mens Colored Collars ai only four for. 5o New lino Mens Linen Collars, all sizes and shapes, at only. 5o New line Boys Knee Suits, worth $1.00, at only.75o New line Mens Percale, Madras and Cheviot Shirts, worth 50o, at.24c New line Mens Fancy Socks at only. ........ 5 New line Mens White Alpine Hats, worth $1.00, at only.50 NEW SPRING SHOES AND SLIPPERS. NEW SPRING MILLINERY. New Une of -Jhinaware received for Free Premiums. Ask for Coupons. LESSER & CO., ANDERSON, 8. C., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. D. 8. VANDIVKR. J. J. MAJOR. E. P. VANDIVEU. Vandiver Bros. & Major., DEALERS IN BUGGIES, SURRIES, PEPTONS, "WAGONS Harness, Lap Bobea, Whips, Etc. ANDERSON, a C., APRIL 9, 1902. #9? WE have ? largo and beautiful lise to select from and oar PRICES ARE RIGHT. COME TO SEE IIS. VANDIVKR BROS. & MAJOR. We are doing a.?.. And are prepared to increase as the season advances. Almost every express and train brings us in something new. Then we create many Very Attractive and Practical Designs... Thereby are enabled to suit most any one in a becoming Hat or Bonnet. We are prepared to supply our friends with the greatest despatch this week. We have engaged several new assis tants that we may accommodate the increasing ? demand of this ever-growing popular department. 1 We want to sell all prices and classes of Millinery. Glad to have you to bring us the old material, and with a little new added we make most beautiful and stylish Hats and Bonnets. We receive almost daily Ready-to-Wear Hats, And show quite a line of the Popular Street Hats, Children's Sailors and Baby Caps. We do the very best work on every hat that we possibly can. We Sell Millinery at Reasonable * Prices. Our prices certainly are right er we would not se?d Hats to so many different towns and cities in the State. We are reaching ont for the greatest Millinery business of our history. Every indication insures us of great success. We expect to leave no stone unturned. We want you to visit the department often. Come this week if possible. Millinery Department.