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ISK- Ledger Readers Should Patronize Ledger Advertisers. EDGER. To Reach Consumers in this Section Adver tise in The Ledger. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People it Subserves. VOL. Ill, STO. 35. GAFFNEY CITY, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1896. $1.00 A YEAIi. INCREASE IN CONFIDENCE OF THE BRYAN MEN SINCE THE CONFERENCE. Our Washington Correspondent Talks in an Incoherent Style of the Political Outlook—Lit tle Betting. (Correspondence of Tne Ledger.) Washington, D. C., Oct. 2, 189G.— There has been "a marked increase in the confidence of the Uryan men since the conference this week, which was participated in by most of the campaign managers and Messrs. Bryan and Sewnll. Whatever the foundation for the assurances made at that conference, there is no doubt they have carried cheerfulness into the silver camp. Among these as surances was one from Senator Ger man that Maryland would be carried for Bryan, notwithstanding claims to the contrary by republicans and gold democrats; one from Senator Blackburn that all the efforts of Senator Carlisle and the republicans could not prevent Kentucky casting its electorial vote for Bryan, and one from Senator Faulkner, saying that the visit of Mr.Bryan to West Virginia would'give him a hold upon its elec torial vote that it would bo impossi ble to break. If they believe that those assurances can be made’ good it is not surprising that the Bryan men feel confident, as, according to an estimate of the Washington Post, a gold paper, with Maryland and West Virginia in the Bryan column, Bryan will only lack five electoral votes of having enough to elect him, with the following states to get them put of: Illinois, Oregon, California, Pelaware, Minnesota, Michigan. Wisconsin and Iowa. The republi? cans profess to be amused at this revival of confidence among the Bryan supporters, and say It is merely a bluff for effect, but it is noticed that they are increasing their efforts, especially in those states which are by general consent placed in the doubtful column. Mr. Bryan passed through Wash ington again this week, on his way to West Virginia. He gave orders when lie went to bed on the sleeping car that he should not be awakened until he reached Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., so nobody saw him in Washing ton during the few minutes his train remained. Senator Blackburn may discover that hi? sneering references to the Hebrews in his speech in New York, this week, was not good politics, as the McKinley managers will see that the attention of every Hebrew voter in the doubtful states will be called to it, and there arc no more sensi tive people in world than the He brews. The relation between Tom Watson and Senator Butler, chairman of the Populist National Committee, and between the latter gentleman and the Democratic National Committee is puzzling lots of people. Since the closing of the Washington branch of the Democratic National Committee headquarters, Senator Butler’s only participation in the campaign has been to help along the negotiations for the populist stump speakers. Tom Watson lias publicly stated bis opposition to fusion in any state, unless Sewall is withdrawn, yet Senator Butler leaves no doubt in the minds of those he talks with that he is in sympathy with Watson’s at tempt to supplant Sewall, and he is now arranging dates for Watson to stump several states after the Geor gia election. Senator Butler says he will shortly issue an adtlres to the populists. That may clear up some tilings which are now somewhat ha?y. Neither of the Congressional Com mittees hu j given out any figures on the political complexion of the next House, but individual xepublicans are claiming that they will have a majority of not less than fifty in the House, regardless of how the Presi dential election goes. It would be what sporting men would call u a good thing” to bet that the party thatuilects a majority of fifty in the House will also elect the President. There have been exceptions, but as a rule the party that wins in the Presidential election gets control of the House, and it is safe to bet that it will be so this year. The Bryan men are putting up some stiff claims on carrying Michi gan, and most republicans admit that the State is doubtful although few of them will go so far as to ad mit that it will be carried for Bryan. Senator Tillman has made public a report received by him from the State committee, wiiich says: “In the last Presidential election the democratic vote in Michigan was 202,21)0, and the republican vote was 222,708, showing a republican plu rality of 20,412. The prohibition vote was 20,857, and that of the peo ple’s party 19,031, showing that on the whole vote the republican party was in a minority of 20.37G. In the present campaign there has been a thorough combination and fusion be tween the democrats, populists and a silver Republican organization, and the leaders and rank and file of the broad-gauge prohibitionists are for free silver and Bryan, although they have not yet withdrawn the'r ticket.” There is much talk of election bets in Washington, but up to this time very little money has been put up. ————* -«•»- Written From Willie. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Willie, 8." C., Oct. 3.—We were very sorry to hear of Mr. W. L. Mor gan’s misfortune. We extend unto him the sympathy of Ids many friends of this community. Mr. Morgan is a former resident of this section. The types of the last issue of The Lepgkk made us to sav, -'high wages means high rents,” when it should have been high wages means low rents, and versa, because if the wages of other pursuits are high, it drains the labor from the farms and forces the landlord to reduce rents in order to retain the labor on the farms. The Mt, Lebanon church has called the Rev. G. W. P. Ezell to their pas torate for another year. C, C. Bearden, of Clarence, lost three fine hogs last week. They died from the effects of having eaten lime, which he had hud put in their trough. Mr, and Mrs. Perry Howell now have three in family. Its a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCarler lost one of their twin babies last week. It died of whooping-cough. We have heard of several malignant cases of whooping-cough in our section re cently. John Sims, of our section, who has boen confined for some time in jail at Rutherfordton, N. C., charged with the shooting of U. 8. Commissioner Barrett, of Tryon, has escaped and is now at large. John is a splendid fellow when sober, but rather wild when drinking. The dogs got among G. W. Wil liams’ sheep the other day. Ho lost two sheep by the process, but he got one of the dogs, or at least we heard the report of the gun and heard the dog hollow. Charles Nodir.e arm 'Bison Smith were acquitted by Magistrate E. C. Clark last Wednesday of the charge of assault upon the person of John Smith (colored), which was preferred against them some time ago, George and J. T. Smith, of Norah, got into a “rucus” with some negroes last Sunday which resulted in George giving Will Dean a severe beating with a pair of knacks, and J. T. put ting a load of bird shot in the back of u^hn Garrett’s head and shoulders. The wounds are not serious. Whis key was the cause. Rev. Amos Clary is expected to de liver an address at Holly Springs at the children’s day service, which is to be held Saturday before the Third Sunday in this month. Jarius. — - •— Incourage the Merchants to Help. Everybody knows that it takes patronage to ma'ce a home paper bright and newsy. The more patron age it enjoys the brighter and newsier it can afford to render itself to its readers. Every reader can be of untold help to the paper if they just only knew it, aside from the one dollar per year they contribute to it. If subscription money was the only source fora paper’s financial welfare it would sink with the forgotten and be no more. It s principal financial support comes from the advertiser. If you impress the advertiser with the fact that you read his ads, certainly he will advertise more frequently and extensively, thus, you make him help you to support your home paper, and you enjoy its success by reading bright, fresh, interesting news which it would have boen impossible for the publisher to obtain otherwise. The way to' make your merchant help you to support your home paper is to tell him that you saw his ad vertisement in TiLi’ Lgugek ami that you want to see what kind of bargains he is going to offer you. The follow ing are the changes offered you this week: Miss Helen Brohorn—Lost. H. L. Parks A Co.—Up to date. Spake & Blanton—Let us help you. K. M. Turner—You throw $03 away. — • •- — Huskey-Maness. Sunday evening at G o’clock at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. B. E. Huskey and Miss Lula Maness were united in the holy bonds of mat rimony, Wm. T. Thompson, Notary Public, officiating. The attendants were Mr. G. E. McBee and Miss Ocia Turner, Mr. W. L. Sprouse and Miss Mamie itzgerafd. The music was furnished by Miss Nannie Hamrick, of Boiling Springs, and was in every way suited to the occasion. The ele gant supper doubled the joy of the hour. — - —• -«•»- * -- ■■■, Confusion as to the choice of a blood-purifier is unnecessary. There is but one best Sarsaparilla, and that is Ayer’s. This important fact was recognized at the Woild’a Fair, Chi cago, 1893, being the only blood- purifier admitted to bo placed op ex hibition. PLESANT TO BE REMEMBERED. Our Trough Shoals Correspondent Writes a Newsy Letter. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Trough Shoals, Oct. 5.—How pleasant it is for a country scribe to see something complimentary in the papers concerning himself. Such was your scribe’s experience when he read what G. \V. B. writing from Can ton. Ohio, had to say of him. It is iike an oasis in the desert. For many ^times has this scribe served in that capacity when lie did not know whether his efforts were appreciated or not and when he would receive some encouragement from some one it would cheer his drooping spirits and cause him to make renewed ef forts. The Ledger was in great de mand hero last week. But my bump of modesty forbids me saying more. But permit me to wish (». \Y r . B. much success in his adopted home and my fair class-mate, of Chalkville Academy, (if that’s right) many years chock full of pleasure. The bridge across I’acolet at this place is got to be a bad place. The abutments are flanked by three rock walls that affords a handy but hard seat for those who love to sit there. The broiling sun of August or the cold chilly winds of December stirs them not from their seats. I don’t know whether they are Sewell or Wat son men, but we might call them Threewall men as there are three walls to sit on. Often some are among them who behave badly to passers by. Recently there was a man that had his anatomy carved considerably on that account. Last Saturday evening there was quite a bad affair happened near the new mill. A man named Crocker, aged some 40 years who did not live with his wife, but worked at Clifton and visited his family regularly came last Saturday iqorning and offered her money for the maintainance of the children. This was refused- He called again in the evening and find ing the front door locked came in at the back door, wheq he found a man named Lee there. What passed your scribe knows not but quicker than you could say scat with your mouth open a fight was on hand. A Sulli van and Corbitt affair with pistol tri.nmiugs.-as several ^hots wore fire.-: in the house. After lighting they both rolled out of the open door, Lee with a brickbat and Crocker with a pistol striking each others heads as best they cou'd. Notary Public Bennett was on the scene and suc ceeded in seperatingthem and utterly exhausted, full of bruises, cuts, and one or two slight pistol wounds, cov ered with gore, each one sought a resting place where they are laid up for repairs until further orders can be executed. From what I can gather public sympathy runs in Crockers favor. Gen. J. B. Bridges is now confined to his room. We hope to see him soon again his wonted health. So does the Junior Mechanics Union. Rev. J. D. Huggins formerly of this place, now ot Barnwell, paid us a flying visiting last week. He pnached for us Thursday night. His old friends were glad to see him look ing so well. Mrs. Carrie Mangum, of Seneca, is visitingjin the family of Mr. James Sparks. Miss Carrie worked here a a number of years ago and is quite a favorite. Wade Williams went chesnut iiunt- ing yesterday (Sunday) and caught a ’possum. Homo. — — - — Macedonia News. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Macedonia, Oct. 5.—The firm of Powell it Turner has been dissolved. Popular Bob will continue to conduct the business. Geo. S. Turner has recently can vassed this corner in the interest of the new county. Wo are sorry to report Mrs. Ready Price on the sick list. She has symp toms of white swe'ling. Mood Turner is putting up a store near Capt. A. Harris’. J. C. Sellar's mule ran away the other day. She got loose from the buggy and ran into a wire fence and completely demolished herself. Next Saturday is the time for us to have an election for little “Jakey.” UnciTony. ■»»» Mr. Hardin Certifies. I, N. W. Hardin, as trustee for Cherokee Township, clerk of the board of t/ustees, custodian of all papers, do hereby certify that the people of Gaffney City have made a bond payable to the said township trustees to secure the erection of the court house, jail and to secure the land on which the same is to be erected by the county commissioners of said new county and have de posited the same with me, after being approved by the trustees. N. YV. Haroin, Trustee. Sept. 9, 189G. To remove the const ipated habit, the only safe treatment is a course of Ayer’s Pills, followed by u laxative diet. Most other cathartics do more harm than good, therefore leading physicians recommend Ayer’s Pills, especially as a family physic. UNION CO.I.S.S.CONVENTION IT MET AT ELBETHEL OCT. 1ST AND 2ND. A Pleasant and Profitable Meeting at Which the Preparatory Chris tian Work Was Pro mulgated. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane. S. C., October 5.— The Union County Interdenomina tional Sunday School Convention met at Elbethet (Baptist) church on Thursday Oct. 1, at 10 o’clock a. m. W. T. Thompson, the president, called the meeting to order. Devo tional exercises were conducted by S. M. Rice, Sr. The address of welcome was delivered by YY’m. Jefferies and was responded to by YV. T. Thomp son. The following schools were rep resented: Abingdon Creek, Bethle hem. Bogansville, Corinth, Elbethel, Flat Rock, Flint Hill, Gethsemane, Grindall Shoals, Jonenville, Mt. Ta bor, New Hope, Sardis, Salem, Union Methodist, Union Mills and YV’ilson’s Chapel. The following schools sent in reports, but no delegates: Be- thesda, Hebron, Jonesville Baptist, Maple Grove, Pincy Grove, Santuc Methodist, Santuc Presbyterian and Union Baptist. All visitors were extended a wel come by the president. Routine business was then taken up after which the following officers were elected for next year: president, S. M. Rice, Jr,, R. V. ; \ r ice President, T. M. Littlejohn; Secretary, J. L. Strain; Treasurer, C. YV, YY'hisonant. The afternoon session met at 2 o’clook. The devotional exercises dvere conducted by J. V. Askew. After discussing several subjects the lommitteo on nomination reported the following as the executive com mittee for next year: S. S. Stokes, C. B. Bobo, T. M. Littlejohn, J. YV. Gregory and G. B. Fowler. Afte*’ routine business the convention ad- jptfrned until Oct. 2 at 9 o'clock. ConvTnHon met pursuant to ad journed and was called to order by President S, M. Rice Jr., E. U. De votional exercises were conducted by T. M. Littlejohn. President then took his seat urging all members and visiting brethren to feel free to speak at any time and upon any subjects brought foward for discussion during this meeting. The-*President then introduced Prof. R. 0. Sams, Statisti cal Secretary to State Convention. 1st (Juer. How to organize and maintain a S. S. with constantly in creasing interest was discussed by Rev. YY\ R. Owings followed by YV. T. Thomson, H. S. Harris, R. S. Coleman, R. O. Sams, S. M. Rice Jr., E. U., and T. M. Littlejohn. The President gave notice that Bibles could be obtained at a very low price from the Auxilliary of the American Bible Society at Union. Mr. H. S. Harris was elected Sta tistical Secretary of this convention. The afternoon session opened with devotional exercises conducted by Rev. YV. R. Owings. A number of interesting questions were discussed, reports read and gen eral business transacted, after which the following resolutions was offered: Resolved, That the thanks of this convention tendered the good people of Elbethel and the surrounding coun try for their kind hospility during cur pleasant stay among them. |Signed.) JL YV. Scutt. R. L- Coi EMAN* After singing “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” the bene diction was pronounced by Rev. YV. R. Owings and convention adjourned to meet in the Methodist Church at Union in 1890. J. L. Strain, Sec. U. C. S. S. C. Elbethel Oct. 2, 18%. [The Ledger regrets that it is un able to devote more space to the re port of this convention, but time will not permit it.—Ed.] Injured by a Runaway Team. The many friends of Copt. Ike Smith, of thickety, will be pained to learn of his severe injuries received from a runaway team. Capt. Smith had been to the city and on his re turn home his team became fright ened and got beyond his control. He fell from his wagon which passed over his body inflicting severe in juries. Doctors Jefferies and Little john were sent for and were soon with him and alleviated his suffering. Mr. Smith has been doing fairly well since and is now thought to be out of danger and his friends hope for his early recovery. Buckien’s Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcer, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guar anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by The Dul’re Drug Co. Waverly Items. (Correppotnlrnce o( The Ledger.) YVavkrly, N. C., Oct. 3.—Mr. Charlie Scruggs, a good and kind- hearted fellow, of Gaffney, lias been baiting his hook on Suck creek for the past few days. I hope he got a good bite. Miss Syntha Y’assey, of State Line, whs laid to rest last Tuesday at State Line church. Thin good lady was liked by all that knew her. The uni versal dread of death is, then, the effect of erroneous habits of thought. It is the entrance to the harbor. YY r e fear not the peaceful rest within. We are all equal in death, and He makes us equal when Ho comes. Fip Ray’s little daughter, Alice, is very low with fuver. The our sympathy. Andrew McCraw has had the mis fortune of losing another lino mule. This is three that lie has lost. It would be our duty to help him buy another one, as no one has helped this good man before. Your correspondent visited Lati mer’s during the Association. The crowd was estimated at six thousand. It was the largest crowd I ever saw together to be so quiet. The next thing on hand will be the Camp meeting at Rock Springs, be ginning the 9 inst and continuing until the 12th. There will he a show at Henrietta the It) inst. Q.iite a large crowd is expected to attend. Misses Lola and Talula Davis arc sewing in the company store at Hen rietta. The farmers are getiing outmost all their cotton while the weather is warm. Sal Joe. A Clever Clover Correspondent. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Clover, S. C., Oct. t>.—Clover is is situated on the Chester and Lenoir railroad, about ten miles North of Y’orkville. The town contains 650 inhabitants and has seven dry goods and grocery stores, two drug stores and one furniture and one hardware store and six or seven churches of various denominations, and one cotton mill that runs day and night. This mill is run by as fine a set of men as can be found in the South. Our superintendent is loved and respected by the whole town as w*JI as the factory people. This is a fine farming country around here and farming is done to perfec tion. I am a subscriber to The Ledger and would not do without it by any means. I hope you will get the new county. I love the people of Gaff ney, having lived there eighteen months, and expect to locate there again some time in the future. F. M. E. remaining in office for these in Unclaimed Letters List of letters uncalled for to date : G. A. Bolick. Mr. L. YV. Duncan. Miss Lissie Good. Mrs. Fannie Hart. E. Lane. Mr. E. A. McDonald. Mr. Perry Martin. Mrs. M. I). Petty. Mr. Hardy Small. Mr. B. G. YValker. N. B.—Persons calling letters will please say advertised The Ledger. T. H. Littlejohn, P. M. Stpt. 23, 189G. Giles Thampsop, Some weeks ago Giles Thompson an industrious negro was brutally murdered near his home about six miles east of this city. One man has been arrested but was released on a bond of $250.00 which looks like there was little evidence against him. YY r e do not know what action the Union County officers have taken but we have been waiting every day for Gover Evans to offer a reward for the murderer. All the people of the section are anxious to have the right man punished and will heartily assist all efforts in that direction. —•— i “ Will Meet Here on the 3rd Sabbath. On the third Sabbath the Execu tive Committee of the Spartanburg County Interdenominational Sunday School Committee will hold an insti tute in the First Baptist church. The speakers will be Dr. T. H. Law, C. H. Carlisle and S. B. Ezell. AH officers and teachers of Spartanburg county and surrounding counties are cordially invited to attend. Profs. R. O. Sams, YV. F. McArthur and Mr. J. D. Jones will meet on Satur day any who can attend if they will inform them of their intention to at tend beforehand. — - —-«•». •— ... He Stole a Watch. John Cooper, a colored man from Baltimore, stole Uncle John Sweeper’s watch last Monday. Our effiioiert police force was soon on to it, and n the course of a few hours, Chief Camp was informed by that up-to-date offi cer, Chief Duncan, of Blacksburg, that ho had the coon and the watch too. Chief Camp went for them, brought them back and turned them both over to Magistrate Phillips who turned the watch over to Uncle John and the coon over to the county Chain-gang for thirty day*. The Observing Darkey. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) The signs are bad. Y'es, the signs are all bud concerning some things now sure. “What is the matter, Fncle Jack? Have you been looking on the dark side of matters, or are you tangled on publics, out of a job, failed on your crop, or have you a disordered liver, that you are blub bering so about this morning?” Monin' boss, you’sgessed a sure long gess sarten, but you is notread all do sign bodies like f is. I is spelled all de letters and dey means a great heap 0’ things dat dey don’t say. i)at boy ob mine! \V uat is to bo done? Dis is a bad time to rase chil- ern on one side, specially on de out side^qr. l r:'.^ ^-4 ii &r what is flocking in here. Dey is got lots of patents on all sorts of cuss words and other hell merits what dey call up to date society cuts.and flying licker extributors, but hear nobody has ever run me down and stuffed a quart into my pocket, nor pored a drink in me by force, nor stuck a dirty segeret or segar in my mouth, nor bewitched me with Hoyl’s cards. I know the road is greased and it am wide and down hill all de way, ami (lore is a kicker at every station to inerese the speed as ye go. But dog gone a man what got no back bone nor no holding back strops what would be as well off wid batter in dey head fer brains and what use dey is to hunt meanness and spires to git to Ue high positions with de hog. I am glad killing time does come, for God will git a big crop on de devil’s market about hear if de rains of right eousness don’t storm down repent ance on dem and dat right soon. Talk about church and its solgers ob de cross. Now let me tell you dere must be a trimming ob de wick and git de old dead coals off fore de light of truth can shine on de world as it must and a powerful chance of de oil of grace pored in before de wheels of Zion can roll wid de load she am got. You needn’t luff. I tell you de signs are sure bad. '‘YY’ell, Uncle Jack, let us watch and work and wait till the Master comes.” Gleanor. — • -*•*- - - — Ivy Cliff Items. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Ivy Cuff, Oct. 6.—Rev. B. P. Rob ertson filled his regular appointment at Providence, Sunday. He chose for his text, Proverbs 3:17--“Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” He preached a splendid sermon to a large and 1 ppreciative audience. There will be prayer meeting at Providence Thursday evening about 7 o’clock. Let all who can and are interested in Jtho good work attend. The meeting will be conducted by L. Gaines, of your city. Miss Alice Northey, who has been so very sick with typhoid fever, is getting better, we are glad to say. Mrs. Tom Gaffney is visiting her daughter in Shelby, N. C. The poor old ’possums don’t see much rest these nights. If the roosters were to crow every time anybody told a lie around here there would be so much confusion wo would have to quit talking a while to hear our own ears. I believe I would rather trust a rogue than a liar. Flaw is going to have another ser mon to write on wife beating, or hus band beating rather, if a certain gen- tlaman doesn’t subscribe for The Ledger, for his better-half told me the other day that she was going to take The Ledger next year or have a fight, one. Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin and their two children are visiting Mrs. Ham lin’s parents, Capt. and Mrs. John Ross. They contemplate making Gaffney their home in the future. YVe don’t hear much about free silver now (we think it is all free and goes where it pleases, but it doesn’t please to come this way often) but we hear a great deal about the new county. Some want it named Cher okee. Now Flaw, don’t you and the Ker nel go and get at outs about that piece of poetry. It was not worth getting mad about. Success to the new county and The Ledger. Beaty. Nearly Eight Thousand Voters. The registration books closed at if o’clock Saturday. There are 7802 voters registered in the county. There are G4 precincts, and the regis tration board lias to make tw(N>ooks of the voters at each precinct. This shows the amount of work the regis tration is forced to do, compared to* other counties. The above is from the Spartanburg Herald and shows the fact that ia ap parent to all. That fact is, “we need smaller counties.” — • — This is Not Pulling the Farmer’s Leg. Spartanburg has pulled the old county for what Spartanburg calls the finest court house and jail in the state. The grand jury of Union county recommends a similar haul on old Union. Part of Union can get off into our new county where Gaff ney will build the court house and jail without it costing any one out side of the city a single cent.