The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, December 24, 1902, Page 4, Image 4

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Intelligencer. Published wory Wednesday. J. F. CLINKSCALEB, I EDITORS AND C. C. LANGSTON, S PR\-.'?RIETOR8. TERMS ONE YEAR, - - - - $1 60 SIX MONTHS, - - - 75 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 1902. CHRISTMAS. To morrow all celebrate thc birth day of Christ. This bas beena cus tom throughout thc Christian world since the carly days of thc Christian era. In its beginning thc custom was confined to the Christiaus who met in their churches and celebrated the an niversary with religious worshipping. At present, in all Christian countries, it is a holiday with all classes who, though they observe it in many differ ent ways, their observance is marked by a universal manifestation of a feel ing of peace and ^ood will. "With us it is the great annual social holiday. Thc one day more than any other of thc year looked forward to by young and old, with fond anticipations. On this day no one is expected to work. For the children, whose innocent childish faith has been rewarded by thc visit of their dear old Santa Claus, it is a day for harmless merry making. For all, it is a day of rest; a day when the cares of business should bc thrown off and our time devoted to unselfish pleasures, family gatherings, the giv ing of presents and merry niakiug, remembering through all that we arc celebrating thc anniversary of thc birthday of Him to whom "is alone due the Christian significance of such words as charity, humility and human ity." A merry Christmas to all our readers. A MATTER TO BE EXPLAINED. Surprise has been expressed here regarding thc attitude of certain Charleston merchants toward tho up country, as indicated in a communica tion sent to the News and Courier un der dato of Dec. 13, 1902. It is not for us to pass judgment on thc merits or demerits of thc case as made out by Charleston business men against thc Southern llailway, or to say wheth er they did or did not provo that thc Southern llailway had discriminated against that port. Nor is it in our province to say that the report of the hearing before tho Stato Railroad Commission, as published in the News and Courier, was fair or erroneous. Exception, however, was'taken to that report by somo of the business men present at the hearing, but what pro portion of tiloso present docs not ap pear, on tho ground that the editor of the Nows and Courier was a Director of the Southern llailway Co., and that, therefore, the policy of tho pa per was controlled by an omcor of thc Southern. Mr. Homphill, in a strong editorial, declared he was not and had not been a Director of thc Hoad fer many months. To our mind this statement of Editor Homphill is suffi cient. The whole controversy is amusing, for to even the casual reader it is plain that for a long time the interests of Charleston have dominated the News and Courier to itH great injury as the leading paper in tho State. If this acousation against Editor Hemp hill, made by the business mon of Charleston in their letter above re ferred to, wac all therein wo would have passed it by without comment. Hut speaking of thc carly morning train from Charleston to tho up-coun try, they cloarly imply that they do not want any closer train or trade re lations with tho merchants in this part of the State ; and, further, they do not want thc up-country, or thc News and Courier, either, to receive the benefits of improved railroad facili ties. The Southern's new train not only delivers the NCWB and Courier at a much earlier hour than heretofore, but it also alfords our business mon and the general public an opportunity to get into closer touch with thc other sections of the State, Charleston in cluded. That the service i< un im provement is apparent to every mau in thc up country, at least. We de serve as much in Anderson, and we appreciate every such improvement. At thc same time, however, we regard thc attitude of the tuen in Charleston who signed that letter to the News and Courier to mean that they do not desire to be put in closer communica tion with this thriving Piedmont sec tion. We would do the people of Charles ton a gross injustice if we wont so far as to believe thc unanimous son ti nient of that city was expressed in the com munication signed by thirty-two 'bus iness men," whose charge against the editor of the News and Courier was shown to bc entirely unfouuded, and we frankly say we do not so believe. But we do say that it is due to thc people of this section of the State for Charleston to speak out and explain whether the communication of the thirty-two business men to the News and Courier expressed the feelings and desires of the ma^s of its citizens. In this, at least, we feel a deep inter cst. We had hoped that thc conflict between the city > ' Charleston and tho up-country had forever ceased. We, at least, want no more of it, ard in a friendly spirit we would adv:.se our Charleston friends to vhiit this thriving section before they declare war against us. The President says "every man must be guaranteed hiB liberty and his right to do as ho likes with Iiis property or his labor so long as he dues not infringe on the rights of his neighbors." Mr. Roosevelt neglects to say, however, that no man is at liberty to exchange the results of his labor with his foreign neighbor with out -paying tribute to the protected interests. Almost every year, in order to tide over the period when taxes arc not coining in, the State of South Caro lina has to borrow money frouj the banks for running expenses. Some times the amount is largo aud some times it is small. This year the amount as borrowed happens to be un usually large-$300,000. And unless the county treasurers send in tax money rapidly in thc next thirty days thc treasurer may have to arrange with the banks for further advances in order lo meet the .January interest on the State debt. This interest amouuts to something like $17."?,000. The position of the United States in the Venezuelan trouble is well de fined. The situation has been gone over carefully by our officials, and they have arrived .it the conclusion that there is no need of present alarm over the country being mined up in the controversy. Thc United States feels that Castro needs to be spanked, and so long as Germany and Croat Britain do not actually occupy the territory it will not bc considered that they have violated thc Monroe doc trine. The bombardment of thc fort is not regarded as an infringement of tho doctrine. Thc United States will permit Germany and Great Britain to hold thc euatom house and occupy so much adjacent ground as is neces sary for this purpose. But Uuclo Sam will take a hand if there is any attempt made to hold and occupy auy other territory in a permaneut way. Denver Dots. Tho teachers ot* Lebanon High School dismissed Friday until after the holidays, and Prof. Elgin and lim as sistants, Missen Heck and Hates, board ed tho train hero Saturday for their reflective homes. Miss Nena Brenxeale, ono of Leba non's loveliest girls, left hero on the train Saturday for u visit of several days to her friend near Greers, S. C., Mrs. Ettie Andrew, formerly Miss Rich ardson. Miss Della Rrowne, of Tomnsseo, stopped over Saturday as she was en route to Laurens, and made a ?hort visit to relatives here. Quito a crowd of Denver folks went down on tho trnin Saturday to the "Electric City" to do their Christmas shopping. There is a One opening here for a good blacksmith. <>ne who under stands his trade aud would Btick close ly to it could do well here. Such nn one is very much reeded mid desired, ns the one now hero will move away in a few days. No liner Innd nor botter farmers can be found in the State than in this vi cinity. Capt. W. l ). Garrison says he has made thirty crops on his place, and thia year's corn crop is the best he ever made. J. W. Rothrock says he has gathered 1,500 lbs. of lint cotton off of two acres, Art.) ia nnf #lnr*A vof ....v. 13 ?.wv UUliV jvyv. Albort Williams, a highly respected colored man and a good farmer, haB made and gathered 85 hales of cotton this year with the help of his family. This was made on his own farm, which he has bought since the wnr. with the help of his industrious wife. In the meantime, they have raised a family of eight children to maturity, all of whom are honest, industrious and moral, lt is but right to give credit to whom it is due. AU the good darkies are not dead yet. John P. Smith and family, with his inothev, Mrs. Ccnio Smith, moved to Oconee last week. Friends and rela tives here regret to see them leave, but wish them health, happiness and pros perity in their new home. Seneca will be their post?nico. Gus Mcphail came very near being seriously injured nt the Howden gin recently by his clothing getting caught in the machinery. Ho was woundup HO tight his clothing had to he cut away, but fortunately ho escaped with only severe bruise*. Mrs. \V. I). Garrison and Mrs. Annie Eskew went to Walhalla hist Friday to visit relatives, and staid until Sunday. ?Mrs. lt. lt. Hie? got home Tuesday from Marietta, Ga., where she had been spending a couple of months with her daughters Walter Eskew. of Pendleton, was in Denver hist week. He tins just return ed from California. Miss Mary Chapman and Miss Lillie Garrison visited S. L. Eskow's family nt Pendleton hist week. Prof. W. E. Chapman and .lohn Gar rison made a Hying visit to Pendleton recently. Christmas will soon bo here. The little children are thinking, talking anti dreaming nf what Santa Claus will bring them. Parents are hiding aw ay many mysterious bundles that will in time lill little stockings. The aronui of cake baking ami good cheer tills the air. While ye celebrate the birth of tho Christ Child. remember His words, "lt is more blessed to give than to re ceive,*' and divide of your bounty with those who aire less fortunate than your selves. '. ii ve Kind words ami sympathy to those who mourn for "the touch of a vanished hand and the sound nf a voice that is still." There are many to whom Christmas will only bring sad memories of a happy time, 'ere the family circle was broken. To Tho Intelligencer and nil its readers wo wish a pleasant Christmas and a happy New lear. Incognita. - Governor Elect Hey ward ahd his fainly will arrive tn Columbia on January 16 The legislature meets on the Lit h. audit is expected that the inauguration ceremonies will take place two ?eoka Tatter, though the time has not been definitely fixed. Low reesville Items. Kev. J. L. Daniel ami family left lust Thursdny morning tor their now home at Summerville. Mr. Daniel has been pastor of the Methodist Church at this place for tho past two years. Kev. Harber was sent to this church, und ho and his wife arrived Thursday evening. The ladies had the parson age in readiness and were there to welcome their new pastor and wife. Mr. Marion Latimer left yesterday for Washington, D. C., where he will spend the holidays with his brother, Ernest. Mr. Ernest Johnston has resigned ns depot agent und telegraph operator at Fairfax and accepted a posit iou as operator in Anderson. Ernest is a de serving buy and his friends are glad to hear of his promotion. Little Mihs Inna Cooley is in Ander son willi lier cousin, M ra. Ardra I'ress ley. Mia. K. L. Smith wan in Anderson a few days ago doing her Christmas shopping. Miss Ethel Speer has returned from a visit to relatives at Monterey. The many friends of Mrs. Ellen Black will regret to hear of her illness. She is tho mother of Mrs. Anna E. Moorehcad. Mrs. DeWitt Daines has been in Anderson for a few days. Mrs. Lem Reid and little Winnie, of Iva, math; a Hying visit here last Thursday. Mr. H. C. Sherard, of Iva, spent yes terday ill town with relatives. Tho lltirh School will close tomorrow for the holiday?. On Wednesday even ing a Christinas tree will be given to the school children. Dr. J. D. Wilson went to Abbeville to-day on business. Owing to the inclemency of tho weather yesterday very few were able to attend services in any of the churches. Miss Vera Allen, ti student of Lime stone Institute, reached home Friday to spend the holidays with her parents. Those who are attending other colleges are expected homo thia week. Mr. ii. II. Sherard, of Moiiattsville, is in town to-day. Vedie. I )ee. 22. Rock Mills Items. Tho Church Trustees of Providence sold tho old arbor there to the highest bidder last Friday. J. T. Du?by bid it oll'at seven dollars and sixty cents. The proceeds will KO to tho Church. I W. II. Campbell lost a valuable milk cow one night last week. Ho had re fused forty dollars for her only a few days before. A. 1\ Hombree lost his pocket book, containing twenty-two dollars, either in Anderson or between Anderson and Roberts Church, one day last week. J. A. Manning left" here with his fnmily for Smith County, Tex., where he expects to make his future homo. Dock Dimby and Joe Gray, who went to Texas ou a prospecting tour Rome time ago, write that they have | enough bf Texas and will bo homo Christmas. Our people any they would bo ready for Christmas if their taxes were paid. C. M. Marrett and Olin B. Anderson, who are teaching nt different points in tho County, aro expected homo to spend the Xiuaa holidays. Miss Myrtia Skelton, who has been confined to her room for several weeks with lever, is somewhat improved. A grent deal of moving is going on with renters in this community. Some have already fell out with their land lords and moved the second time. The ninny friends of Rev. C. Ward law hero enjoyed bia letter very much. Write ngniu, brother. On account of tho rains yesterday the Church doors remained closed. J. C. Shirley and family left here one day last week for Florida, where they will make their future homo. Wishing you, Mr. Editor, and the many readers of the Intelligencer a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, I will close. X, Y. Z. Dec. 22. - A toper mus*, think his stomach is a spirit lamp by the way he pours on the alcohol. A Thousand Dollar's Worth of Good. A. H. Thornes, a well known coal operator of Buffalo, O., writes, "I have been afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble tor years, passing gravel or stones with ? xcruolattng pain. I got no relief from medicines until I began tak ing Foley's Kidney Cure, then the result waa sUrpf laing. A f?vr ri os GS started tbs brick dust like fine stones and now 1 have nn pain across my kidneys and I ff* 1 like a new man. It baa done me a g 1,000 worth of good._ FOR SALE NICE Dwelling HOUBO and eeven-acre Lot in the Towr. of Pendleton. Alan, Fine Plantation, containing 260 acres, on West side of Seneca River Will sell on very favorable terms. Apply to QU A TT LE BAU M A COCHRAN. Attorneys at Law. Anderson, S C. Deo 21, 11)02 27 -1 FOR SALE. SEVEN nice Building Lots, on West Avenue, 75x192 feet each. Will he sold at auction on Salesday in Jan uary if not disposed of sooner.. Ap ply to TI. C. TOWNSEND, or W. F. COX. Dec 17 1902 2<> 2 Assessment Notice. AV DI TOR'S OFF! E. AND KSON. S. C. THIS ellice will be onen to re?oive Keturus of !'. r-.>mil Property for Taxation for tho noxt Fls i* ll Year, from the ll rat it JV ol' January, Is)u5 to the 20ih day of February t'ullowln? im-IHM ve [teal Estate stands as before, but ?ii transfers of Ketti K.'ate mad? since last r. turn ?hould bu noted upon the return blank when Hat i ute. The Township Assess >ra aro required by 1 w to list tor - ll those that fall to make their own re tnrna within the lime prescribid. Hence the ' ilillieully ofdelin<|u nts cse-ping th.? 5tl per cent, i (tenuity, ns w ll as tho frequency of errors risu.t Intf from this practice Hy all means make your ovVN returns and thereby save exp.mse and trou ble Fx-fon federate Sold lerp over SO yeats cf a i are exempt from Pull Tax All oilier males between Hie ?p's of .' ? and Cu \ ear?, except thoso incapable of earning a supt nit I rom bring maimed or from ' arv other cause, shall hjiteoincd taxable polls, j For thc cotoTcnl-i en of Taxpayers wo will also I have Deputes lo t ?ko Keturus at tho following I times and places : j Holland, Tuesday. January ti. ' Moft'attsvi In, W.dnc.day. January 7. ! I.a, Thursday January 8 . Moseley. Friday, January 0. I Kay lt* Mc<-on.tell's, Saturday. January 10. j Starr Monday. Ja mary li Storevl.le, l'u>sday. January 13 CHnkscales' MUI, Wednesday, January 14 < iiu om, Munday, Januar . IV. Hutton's Branch, Saturday,January 17. Fire Forks, Monday, January 10 Auiiiu, Tuesday, January 2?. Wyatt's Store, Wednesday, January 14 Ct dar Wreath, Fri tay, January 16-a. ni. J a'Les' Store, friday. Ja .nary 26-p. tu WlgluRton'a Store, Thursday, January IS Equa'ity, Tuesday, January 18. Pendleton, Fr??ay, January IC I TownvUlt, Friday, Januaty 16. ! Tugaloo. Saturday, January 17. llonca Path, Monday and Tut s Jay, January 36 and 27. Belton, Fr day and Saturday, Januaxr SO and SI. Piedmont, Monday and Tuesday, january 26 amt 27. Pelsor, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan uary 19, 20 and 21. WlUlamston, Wednesday and Thursday. Jan* uary 23 and 2?. G. ?. C. B0LEMA.N, Auditor. Rubber Dollars I If you wish your dollars to do double duty and stretch like rubber, just bring them here and see at what astonishingly Low Prices we are selling High Class Merchandise. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. If you wish to give something to a friend or some needy one for a Christmas Present that will be ap preciated, come to our Store and select some article of wearing apparel or something for the household that will be of some service to the one that receives it_ 50 beautiful white Bcd Spreads, heavy weight and large eize, value $1.25, at 08c each. 50 pairs Elkin, N. C., home-made Blankets, worth $4, at per pair $2.98. . Good Cotton Blankets at 49c. 10 dozen nice all-wool Fascinators or Shawls, value 35c, at 25c each ; 10 dozen nice all-wool Fascinators or Shawls, value C5o, at at 48c each ; 5 dozen nice all-wool extra large Fascinators, value $1, at 75c each ; 10 dozen nice white Curtain Poles and Brass Fix tures at 10c each ; nice lot new style Ladies' Belts at 25c each ; nico lot of large size Silk Mufliers at 48c each ; 5 gross Bixby's Shoo Polish-just about twice the size bottle you have been buy ing, with or without paste, at 10c per bottle ; 100 dozen Ladies* Seamless Bibbed Hose, value 15c, at per pair 10c ; 5 ounoe bottles Petroleum Jelly, with screw top, 15o size, at per bottle 5c. DRESS GOODS, ETC. 1,000 yards new style Flannelette, 10c kind, at per yard 7?c. Yard-wide Black Taffeta Silk, heavy and soft, will not split, value $1.25, at per yard i)8o. 38-inch all-wool Serge, blue and blac':, value 68c,at per yard 50c. Nico line of heavy Skirting and new style Dress Goods. Yard-wide Dark Percales, 10c kind, at 7?o yard. 5000'yards best yard-wide Sheeting at 5o yard. CLOTHING, SHOES, ETC. Men's Suits from $2.08 to $18 kind at per Suit $12.50. Men's all-wool, 14-oz. Clay Worsted Suits, $7.50 values, at per Suit $5.00. Tailor-made Suits at $10.00 to $12.50. Sec our lino of Ladies' Shoes, bought direct from best factory in United States. Prices $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75. Ladies' $3.00 Shoes at $2.50. Men's Fino Shoes at 75c to best made for tho price, $3 to $3.50. 50 pair Men's Boots, worth $1.50, at per pair 98c. THE BEE HIVE. The Busy Store, Phone 65. McCully Building G. H. BAILES & CO. SELEN BLAZES!! , THIS is the name of the girl that the irate head of the house calls when his wife cooks the FLOUR he bought from some other fellow guaranteed to be as good as Dean's Patent He finds it so sticky he can't eat it ; the moro he chews it the bigger it wads up in his mouth, and when he carries it back to the man he bought it from, he is told that his wife don't know how to bake good bread. This is enough to make any man mad, and say funny names, but there is no excuse for it. He ought to have sense enough, as his wife told him, to know that there is no Flour "just as good" as DEAN'S PATENT, and he ought to buy it all the time, although be is offered something "just as good" for 25c. n barrel lets. The eame is true of- . Any man who wants to buy a Shoe for wear, should not hesitate to come to us and let us fit him up. We carry the most completo and up to-date line of Heavy Shoes in upper South Carolina. If you want the BEST for the Least Money, always go to. DEAN A MUFFE, THE STORE THAT'S ALWAYS BUSY. BUYING THE t D .S EARLY. MUCH better to shop at your leisure than to be jostled about from one side to another, even though the crowd is a good natured ono. Isn't it? may be your pleasure if you do your Christmas buying NOW. Then there are many other advantages, too. For instance, Stocks are in better shape than they will be later. Now you can choose from better assortments* More exclusive and individual things now to be had than a week hence.. We could go on citing a score i?f reasons why you should So Your Shopping Now and at Our Store. No good Child should be neglected at the Christmas Season. There fe no reason for any parent feeling that they cannot afford it-to make it a glad time. Christmas Goods are here at such little prices that even the most humble home may share in the Holiday happiness without expending a large amount. Little Stockings and Big Stockings will be more generously filled this Christmas than ever, and our Holiday Stock affords an opportunity to fill them with the most attractive and useful things at very little cost. There is not much that you will want that we have not got in great variety. Step right up and get your share uf the beautiful Holiday Goods at thia Store. A visit here will be as good as a trip to a World's Fair and much more profitable. Toys, Games, Dolls. We have always had a very large and complete Stock of Toys in former years, but our line of Is the largest and most desirable one ever shown here. Mechanical Toys, Automobiles, Engines, Ferris Wheels, Friction Boats, Music Boxes, Trombones, Cornets, Games, Chimes, Magie Lanterns, Tool Chests, Printing Presses, Foot Balls, Single Warrior Guns, Wagons, Reins, Drums, Rocking Chairs, Toy Dishes, Black Boards, Tea Sets, Doll Go-Carts, Shoo Fly's, Toy Chairs, Doll Beds, Knife and Fork Sets, Rubber Dolls, Pictures, Blankets, Dolls of all descriptions. Dolls that cry, Dolls that sleep, and Dolls that stay awake all are here. HOLIDAY OPENING -AT THE MAGNET, 5 c. and. lOc. Store, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DEC. 4th and 5tL THE maroh of time is a quickstep, and humanity must move lively t? keep in the procession. Xmas is with us once again, and with it comes th! -m. jr_j_ "D_i_? JC__ i _j_!_ JMJLO?? JO??AU.I JULULL U.?LOZXX Of remembering friends. Yuletide approaches too fast, hurrying upon tl? receding Fall season at a pace which oft leaves a meagre bank account andi gift for each of your numerous acquaintances. How to justify your bot wishes and happy returns by a neat, suitable and inexpensive present ku been a harrowing promblem heretofore. We have worked it for months and have solved it for you. THE BURDEN BECOMES A PLEASURE. OUR HOLIDAY LINE Is ready for your inspection, and we invite you to attend. WE DELIGHT IN THRONGS. We believe you want to be with the crowd. You will fini it here. "Looking for a friend ? Don't hunt further ; go to The Magi et 1" has become proverbial in the past, and our Popular Store is now the mee tin house of Anderson. Last week ihe orders came, "Downward March," and the procession h? continued until our shelves and counters are groaning with their heal? weight of TOYS AND FANCY ARTICLES, And quaint Christmas conceits stored on our .upper floors. It still ki moving, and tho end is not yet seen, such is the extent of our holids^ une. ' Gifts are wanted. Inexpensive Gifts are more appreciated than valu Pr?sent?, and we have them useful for people in all stages of life, ende* for the love as keep-sakes for the husbands wife and parent, but TOYS-T for the children. You can find them all. The list, uTfact, ia too large f enumeration, but our specialty now is TOYS OF ALL KINDS ! Big and little, Tin and Wooden, Iron and Brass, Paper and Board. The sortment is too long to mention, and containing animals and bird3 unkno in Noah's time.. Toys, all descriptions, clever and pretty, bright and p useful and ornamental, but all entertaining and interesting at The Magnet. Something for everybody at The Magnet Gifts for ali ages, all fanci all needs. Prices to accommoJnte your means. Holiday Opening at the Magnet Thursday and Friday, Dec 4th and 1902. Kind, numerous ; the names, too mary ; assortment, too large toi tion ; but you get what you want at The Magnet. Let the LITTLE ONES have their day. Put mature deliberation and join the merry throng. Bring them with you, and roam where you but ail enjoy yourselves to your heart's content, as therein is Uuo pleasure, it makes us hp.ppy lu seeing you delighted. Don't procrastinate Remember, we've kept the mills running^ months, and have ordered heavily, bot waiting will be in vain. Get in and see what you want while the line is yoong, and the waning light of j Aili flicker, eli too quickly. ?? and 10 c. Store-High Price Breakers and Low Price Mik*1, tm* Down ?ext to the Poet Office.