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THE WEEKLY LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., OCTOBER 17, 1895. HE WEEKLY LEDGER. TTHUKHKI' EVERY FRIDAY BY The Limestone Printing and Publishing Co. Incorporated. $1.00 per Year. R. O. SAMS, - - Editor. ED. H. DeCAMP, Manager and Local Editor. i'hk Ledger is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur- tish their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to.the point ;o insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office hy Tuesday. \11 correspondence should he ad- iressed to Kd. H. DeCamp. Manager. Obituaries will he published atone sent a word. Cards of thanks will ho published at one cent a word. Reading notices will lie published at five cents a line each insertion. Single copies of the paper are five cents each. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 1K95. FREE OF CHARGE. We offer absolutely tree of charge a full course in Hudson’s Itusiness University, of Charlotte, N. C., to the man or woman, boy or girl, who will send us the largest number of paid in advance subscribers by De cember ^nth, 18Sir>. Tlii.- is no catch penny device, but an absolute bona- fide offer. If we receive but one sub scriber between now and that time we will give the tuition to the person sending it. In order that there may be an in centive for you to work for us we will offer a commission of 10 percent, on all subscriptions sent in so that even if you do not get the business coursi you will he paid for your work, hut the person who receives the business course will get no commission. Xow is the time to get to work. The course embraces book keeping, bank ing, penmanship, commercial law, English, civil government, business forms, spelling, correspondence, arithmetic, etc. \ OUR ROADS. ' To travel over roads at t of the year one would think never could get like‘The s despond.” The recent dry has hardened and packed thouroughly that traveling is matter. But wait a while, is not apt to increase, hut the r are apt to become almost impassable in some places. It is the part of wisdom to look ahead and prepare for the worst. Few things so tend to help a town or community as good roads. This is being felt more and more, and is becoming a necessity. Other places are preparing to improve their roads. Self-preservation, if nothing else, will force us to do the same. Souih Carolina has hail her road-congress; Virginia has had hers, and Georgia, at her cotton states ex position, is hoping, with the whole south, for a solution of the road question. The highways of antiquity must have been models of engineering skill. The Appiuu way, the most celebrated of Roman roads still exists to show us how well the work was done years B. C. One thing is certain, our old way is a failure. It answered a purpose for a time, but it never gave satisfaction. We need not expect to construct such an artery of traffic as the cele brated Appian Way, where hills were leveled, valleys were filled up, rocks cut through and swamps embanked, but we can at least make a firm foundation where loaded wagons can pass to and from market, in wet weather as well as dry. Our trade is increasing, and that at a rapid rate. A constant stream ol wogons keeps pouring into Gaffney. Every team that comes upon our streets means trade. When the cur rent has turued our way, seeking our very doors, we must do all we cun to keep it where it is by making a chan nel for it. The constitutional convention is apt to deliver itself on this question, But do what it may, we as a separate community must help ourselves. CAPITAL IS SHY. Senator Tillman's advocacy in the constitutional convention of havint' factory towns of two-thousand popu lation incorooruted, willing or not willing, has already borne fruit detre- mental to factory enterprise. It is true, the good sens* of the convention killed the measure, but not before it had done its deadly work in driving away capital that was seeking invest ment in our state, in the very line at tacked by Mr. Tillman. Capital has a right to go win re it pleases. It seeks investments that promise to be renumerative, but cap ital is as shy as the gentlest maiden who, when hand and heart are sought yet reserves the privilege of answer ing yes! or no! I Heoator Tillman's strong churrc* teristics ire as veil known out of the state as in them. When he fathers any measure he holds on with bull dog tenacity, and is apt, after a while, to bring his booty with him. Although the leaders of the meas ure met with an overwhelming de feat, perhaps it is not dead, but only sleeps. Who knows but that the senator will yet whoop up his follow ers, and after a ten days rest, wrest victory out of defeat. It is some thing like this that capital fears. Until the convention adjourns we need not expect to hear of large in vestments in this direction. And why should these towns be incopo- rated? Are not its citizens free? To ns they seem to be entirely their own masters, going when and where they please. CUBA. The insurrection in Cuba drags its slow length along. It is hard to get at the truth relative to the standing of the Cubans who are striving for their liberties. But the fact that Spain has had to send her best gener als to thetheatre of conflict,; that the flower of army and navy is engaged in quelling “the insurrection.” is very good ground for concluding that the revolution is gaining in power; that Cubans are more hopeful of gaining their independence, and that Spain is correspondingly fearful of having to give up this pearl of tropical waters. Of course Americans, at, least citi zens of the United States, sympa thize with the down-trodden, op- uressed Cubans and wish them .suc cess. This we can do as individuals, l his sympathy we have a perfect right to express as such. But when the constitutional convention of South Carolina, in solemn conclave, bent on remodelling her organic law, is called upon to express itself in favor of those who have revolted against con stituted authority, it seems to us that the mover of the resolution must for the time have forgotten the dig nified position he held. ‘‘This one thing I do,” should be the motto of our constitution makers. And this is enough for them for three weeks to come. We are sorry for the Cubans. If they hold out a while longer, perhaps relief will come in a recognition of them as belligerents. A DANGEROUS HIGHWAY. There is danger ahead. Where there is danger a signal should be placed that the innocent, the t houghtless and even the observant and thoughtful may not suffer. That is a dangerous crossing where the street, by the post office crosses the railroad. It is a wonder that more accidents have not occurred just here. The street slopes towards the railroad track, which makes it difficult for a loaded team to be stop ped should a train suddenly come in to view. The noise and confusion here is greater than anywhere else in town, caused partly by its being al most tho only business crossing that connects the two business centres, divided by said railroad; partly by the noise of moving! rains, and partly by the humming noise from the fac tory. Human life is here in danger, and here precautions should be taken to eliminate all risk to life and limb and property. We know not whose duty it is to look to this matter, whether railroad authorities or our municipal officials, but the obligation rests somewhere. Human life is to valuable to he j^pordy every’ hour. in PRIZE FIGHTING. Governor Culberson has do: e web for Texas and for tho country in his persistent opposition to the prize fighting that was placarded for Texas. It now looks as if the would be fight ers have become rovers. Hot Springs seems to hold out to Corbett-Fitz- simmons the beckoning hand, and it looked as if Arkansas would be the battle ground of the “giants,” but here too trouble is brewing and the would be heroes are dejected. It might be in accord with our poor human nature to run to see a dog fight, or even a bull fight. It takes only a little culture in the same direction to so debase the good that is in our nature as to make us look with complacency on men, as they lose the likeness of men and partake of the brute-creation. It is easy to fall, it is hard to rise. All honor to the men in office who recog nize that there is a duty they owe to humanity, and knowing their duty, dare perform It. Feet Washing, Flaw Picker. I see in The Ledger where thesuh- | ject, of feet washing has come up. I ! understand from the replies given : that the views of .1. L. S. and Flaw’ Picker are that washing feet is about as great a eommand as any. I be- : lievethat these examples are given us, to show us our duty to <»ur fel low man. If a command from God why has it not been followed as the Sacrament and Baptism. No. these quotations are given us for a guide. If any one need help in any way, matter how low down as to this world’s goods, help him. If he needs wood, take it to him. if he needs bread, go to mill for him, and if his feet need washing, wash them Flaw Picker reminds me of the little fice dog that barked at a passing train, after the train was gone on out of sight he sat back and growled, as good as to say’, ”If I was a little big ger I’d give you sut.” Now that is just as much as w’e care for what he says about our fashious, our sleeves, or anything belonging to us. In our Sunday Schools we are taught that God made everything but since we have seen old man Flaw we will •nake one quotation, which you will find in St. Matthew 13:28. “An enemy hath done this.” So you see we are not willing to charge God with sending such a something among us. It seems to me that where there is one spark of humanity, that though a woman might have some few faults that strong man might throw a man tle over her of love and hide that faulty speck and speck of her virtues, and if you can’t say anything good, do keep silent ; don’t judge her so harshly’, remember that man says she is the weaker vessel, hut good men don’t sin at all. I wish Picker would remember that its the wisest men that find the least fault, for they remember their mothers, wives and sisters. You say the “Kernel” hasn’t any’ right to criticise your spelling, and that you do the best you can. My notion is if you would keep silent, would he the best, and after awhile I think it would be a great consolation to you, and you (if you have any) would feel in your heart and it would he a great sat is faction in your mind, to know that you had done the best. Mrs. R. Ann Waters. There is no medicine so often needed in every home and so admira bly adapted to the purpose for which it, is intended, as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Hardly a week passes but some member of the family needs it. A toothache or headache may la- cured by it. A touch of rheumatism or neuralgia quieted. The severe pain of a burn or scald promptly re lieved and the sore healed in much less time than when medicine has to he sent for. A sprain may be promptly treated before inflamma tion sets in. which insures a cure in about one-third of the time otherwise required. Cuts and bruises should receive immediate treatment before the parts become swollen, which can only be done when Pain Balm is kept at hand A sore throat may be ..tired before it becomes serious. A troublesome corn may be removed by applying it twice a day for a week or two. A lame hack may be cured and several days of valuable time saved or a pain in the side or chess relieved without paying a doctor bill. Procure a 50 cent bottle at once and you will never regret it. For sale by W. B. DuPre. Thompson Ticklets. [Correspondence of The Ledger. | Thompson Mill, Oct.. 15—Mr. Robert hosier will close his singing school ni Messopotunia next Satur day Oct. Ilhh. There is to be a pic nic ihere on that day and the public is cordially invited. Let everybody turn out and bring their baskets anil we will have a nice time. I). M. Clary Was in our town a few days last week. S. W. Foster went to Pacolet this no | week to sell the native herbs. Rufe Pool has been attending court at Union the past week, Willie Kirby has been on the sick list for a few days. Will Howe!, of York, spent Satur day night with F. A. Goforth’s fam ily. Rev. Mr. Shuler spent last Sunday night at F. A. Goforth’s. Your correspondent went to Cor inth last Sunday. Miss Sallie Goiidloek, of Pacolet, and Miss Hattie Kendrick, of Skull Shoals, visited W. C. Kirby’s family last Monday. Fi nny Frank. Free Pills. Send your address to H. K. Bucklcn A Co.. Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. A J trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of Constipation and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to he perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giving tone to stomaehe and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regu lar size 25c. per box. Sold by W. B. M H 1 ' po o pt I * r-r j < f A Sparkling Display Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U.S.j Ba Fowl Absolutely pur Dots From Howells Ferry. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Howell's Ferry, S. O., Oct. 14 — H. B. McDaniel is attending a meet ing at Hickory Grove. We learn that Mrs. Bullock is von low*. Some of our boys went courting n few weeks ago and went to prave- meeting, and while they were goto somebody stretched wire across tie path and the hoys fell in every di rection. One was a Ledger suppor ter, too, Mrs. Sallie Estes, whom we report ed sick a few weeks ago, is eonvalos- ence. J. L Strain raised a large crop of goobers this year. Comedown Flaw Picker and bring Red Fox with you and we will call on him. Sambo. • “I would rather trust that medi cine t ban any doctor I know of.” says Mrs. Hettie Mason of Chilton, Carter Co. Mo., in speaking of Cham berlain’* Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea remedy. For sale by W. B. DuPre. at. Accident •loNESVILLE, S. ’icker I am sorrj rouble again^ vill he hanU Jack Fj md killed' leal of foih Cotton] ■vas expo go now. T? is fine There was a sad uec._. Mabry's '-oiton gin the His little five year old bo> right hand in the gin and 'IT within two inches of. He is doing very wi ll. !| have the sympathy of all. Unci Cbanberlilg: Li La certain cur. t>r ClircRil J run dated Eye lads Scie >1 Jczcma, Tetter, Salt Rheum a* '•> cent i per box. J’ >r t*.!e U, I 'A S? iii ■’cptipd r- end dc-troy vcTrras. giving , id or ever v orked horse. 25 •' i* •!? hv dm^rdst*. vk/tutl m « ■< LI GoWHID WAS VLfYf HIGH wmcn rntL MOOH bUT THE PRICES OF LEWIS' SHOES KE.MIM AS LOW AS LVEfV and oan be seen business Jewelry by visiting our place of In DuPre’s Drug Store. \Ve will be glad to have you call. All work done hy a skilled workman with years of experience. LIMESTONE * SPRINGS * LIME * WORKS, CARROLL & CO., Lessees. Manufacturers of BUILDING, *- . * AND *- AGRICULTURAL * LIM1, And Dealers In Coal, Shingles, Laths and Plaster Hair. Dymamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps. J. E. WEBSTER, Attorney-A.t> Gaffney City, S. C. Practices in all the courts. Coliec cions a specialty. CORRELL & BRO. Cut Prices GEO. S. HACKER & SON if At J. I. Sarratts. I ,vM now offering my entire stock at prices that will sell to anyone “ wanting'goods. Gents’ low eut shoes 80c, Ladies’GOe, Childs S0« and up. Men’s suits, new goods $2.50 and up, Pants 4<te and up, Caf- fee Gibs for $1. Sugar. Rice. Tea, Lard, Meat, Flour, and I'obaeeaal BOTTOM PRICES. California Hams Sc. Dove brand De. Monuzito tools, sudi as Shovels, Spades. Mattocks. Picks. Ac., cheaperthan any one in town. A few Straw Hats left at New York cost. Gent’s shirts IGjc and up, Suspenders 5c and up. Give me a call when in town. Respectfully, PATENTS Caveatt, and Trade-Mark* obtained and all Pat ent butineu conducted for MOOCRATC Fee*. Oun Office in Opposite u. S. PatentOppicc and we can secure patent in less tune tuan those remote from Washington, Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip tion. Wj advise, if patentable or not, free of charge. Onr fee not due till patent is secured. A Pamphlet. “ How to Obtain Patents,” with cost of same in the U. S. Psd foreign countries sent free. Address, C.A.SNOW&CO. Opp. Patent Oppicc,. WAtHiNOTON. D. C. Manufacturers of Doors, Sasb, Blinds, Moulding and Build ing Material, Sasb, Weights and Cords, Cm a i* x o. Purchase our make, which we guarantee to be Superior to any sold South, and thereby Save Money. WINDOW and FANCY GLASS A SPECIALTY VY I* I* Valuable City Lots For Sale. wit h lm »od >ne lot on Limestone Ave., splendid 5 room cottage and out buildings. One lot in west end with splendid 3 mom cottage. Five nice building lots near cotton mill. One excellent lot at Limestonf Springs. Three room house and lot, west end. For terms apply to lUOT WnAT WE SAY. Inn. Wo.it Hood’s Sarsaparilla Does, that tells the story of its merit and suo- MM. itemumber HOOD’8 GurBS* Bankers And Merchants t Will tell you that our job print ing is a credit to the town, rank ing with the best letter press printing in the land. Our man ufacturers will join them and hear us out in the statement that we meet the prices of com- peditors. Write for samples and prices. 'riIC£ P. 9. Am igt. OJU'rttUY, A*. C. F. G. STACY. A. N. WOOD, BANKER, does a general Banking and Exchange business. Well secured with Burglar- Proof safe and Automatic 3 into Lock. Safety Deposit Boxes at moderate rent. Buys and sells Stocks and Bonds. Buys County and School Claims. Your bueincM •olicllvU. Everything on Wheels Goes!*- That is, everything on wheels at our estab lishment is to go at greatly reduced prices from this date. The reason is we want to get rid of them. We don’t want to keep them and if you want them we will make the price just rightfor you. We might add also that our ii tnx'o4^ Is made for use and not to keep in the store and in order for you to use it we will make the price so low you cannot afford to sleep on the floor or eat off of a pine box. We can also furnish you anything in the line of Coffins, Caskets, Burial Robes, etc., at prices to suit. Let us quote you prices on these goods and we are satisfied we can sell you. Gaffney Wagon and Furniture Co. New Firm! New Goods!! New Store!!! Having jmd opened up a new and first •cjaBii stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries, ('onfeetionerien. Oii'.irs, Tobacco. Ftr. in t tic ston -house lately occupied by Carroll A Carpenter as u millinery store, we invite your in* sped ion of the same and solicit a share of your patronage. Everything new und lirst-elass. 13VA.WID