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-4 THE WEEKLY LEDGER. Pl'BLISHKD KVEKY THURSDAY BY The Limestone Printing and Publishing Co. Incorporated. $1.00 per Year. R. O. SAMS, - - Editor. ED. H. DeCAMP, Manager and Local Editor. fm: Ledger is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri- buti regular news letters must fnr- >i>h their name, not for publication vat for identification. Write short letters and to the point o insure publication; also endeavor to i;et them to the office by Tuesday. •Ml correspondence should be ud- iressed to Ed. H. DeOamo, Manager. Obituaries will be published at five cents a line. Cards of thanks will be published it one cent a word. Reading notices will be published at five cents a line eacli insertion. Single copies of the paper are five cents each. Till RSDAY, .JANUARY Ifi. 1890. ENGLAND AND GERMANY. There has been no abatement of the war feeling in England. Emperor William has been the means of blow ing into a flame the smouldering fires, and the German press has not been slow to show a bitter feeling against England. The Kaiser acted with the impetuosity ot youth, and could hardly have counted the cost of his hasty message to the president, of the South African republic. England is better prepared than any other nation to carry on a con test heyond her borders. At short notice, she can mass troops and ves sels of the latest and most improved patterns at strategic points. She is not apt to be found napping while her interests are so varied and so many. Delagoa bay, on the south eastern African coast, will likely b< the scene of greater naval btrength than Africa have ever witnessed. The Venezuelan trouble sinks into the background as the two leading nations < f the world rise up in their majesty and show their belligereni feelings. IVrhaps wise counsels will prevail and quiet socn restored. But the end is not yet in sight. HOG AND HOMINY. The News And Courier has issued its “p r ‘ ze P'g edition,” and Master W. J. Richardson, of Ninety Six. is the winner of the first prize. It is a matter of note that of the twenty-six contestants who held out to he last, the two wjio won the first and second prizes had the youngest pigs. Mr Richardson's pig was born Feb., 23 and weighed on the I7th of December old lbs., thereby making a daily gain of J.99 lbs. Mr. Leach, of York, en tered the contest March 14th when his pig first saw the light, and when weighed December 17th tipped Cm beam at .Vil) lbs, thus making a dail\ gain of 1.93 lbs. These are goed re sults and at moderate cost. The News and Couries is to he commended for the stimulus given - to this industry and for the success which lias been demonstrated to be attainable by all who will work for it. One thing has been made evident. It is not the old hog that is the most profitable, hut pigs, pushed from the start. A February or March pig is a good start for December sausage and lard and spare-ribs and hams and flitches. THE VENEZUELA COMMISSION. The five men appointed by the President to inquire into the proper boundary between Venezuela and British Guiana have organized for their work. They are all well quali fied for tiie difficult task and are highly respected on both sides of the Atlantic. England has toned down considera bly since the announcement of the names composing the commission. Perhaps she feels that this Govern ment is disposed to act fairly and is not taking up Venezuela’s quarell. At h-ast, indications point to the truth of the statement, that the British office is preparing to publish what documents and maps it holds that hear on the boundary in dispute, if England approaches the question in such a friendly spirit, the commis sion will have an easier task than was anticipated from the first. In selecting the men the President seemed not to regard party lines. This was to be expected from a man of us broad views and as patriotic spirit us President Cleveland. OUK LAW MAKERS. The legislators are assembling for their great work. Usually not much interest centers in the annual meet ing. The stt.‘e could nearly as well do without as w . h these meetings. Not so with' tiu present session. The many changes m the constitution makes a great deal of legislation de volve on the body that is now reor ganizing for work in Columbia. For tunately it is not their first session A nun.her of them were members of the ccistitutional convention, while all she tld have kept fully informed of the > hanges made in the constitu tion that lias just been superseded by he new. A great many matters have been left to the discretion of the Legisla ture, some of them of very great im port. We believe the body will act judiciously, and without precipita tion. A new speaker has to be selected, the retiring presiding officer being an aspirant for higher honors. The speaker of the present House -iiould be a man of nice judgement and decision of character, one who can hold the reins with easy grace. WATERWORKS! WHERE? Now is a good time to talk and write about water. In the past we have tried to do this until, when by their votes the people spake for water. A good water supply means a good deal of money. It means an appeal to the Legislature to enable us to get that money. It means a united ef fort on the part of our citizens. But it is worth over and above all this. It brings comfort and satisfaction, .md health and safety. It is almost t miracle how Gaffney has so long es caped the devouring flame. We can not expect it longer. It is prudent now to prepare against that day which will assuredly come, as it comes to all. What have we? Wells! many of them like broken cisterns that hold no water. Not a reservoir, not a hook and ladder company, not a bucket brigade, nothing but empty hands and they unski!!: ’, with which to light the devouring flame. Will we continue thus idle to remain while growing interests are gathering around us? GOOD ROADS. It is to the interest of any town to look after the roads that center in it. Trade is easily diverted by good markets. It is acknowledged that we have the latter, hut the roads need looking after. It is true that they are in fair condition for this season of the year, hut this has not been on account of the cure bestowed upon them so much as the exception ally good weather we have had. Bridges have been built and cul verts placed that have materially fa cilitated travel, hut bridges and cul verts are not all of good roads. Not far from town two places,notably.are in bad condition. With the first fall of snow, or after a week’s rain, ihey will he found almost impassable for a loaded team. If will pay us as a town to see to their betterment. PRESS OPINION. John L. McLaurin is making a rec ord in Congress that will render him a strong candidate for Governor should he have the ambition to become John Gary Evans’ successor. There are several combinations of office holding politicians in this state, and several slates have been made. McLaurin’s name is said to he on at least two of these slates. While he is not exactly in either the combina tions, certain members of the politi cal cliques are somewhat more than willing to enlist his support and pro vide a good office for him.—Watch man and Southron. * * * For once, at last, Governor Evans will have the people of the conserva tive strongholds solidly behind him if he acts on the purpose lie is said to have of fighting the confirmation of the sale of the Port Royal A Western Carolina railroad to the Southern. He ought to fight it. The commercial well being of some of the most pros perous, progressive and rapidly grow ing cities of the commonwealth is at stake. The interest of the people of town and country are at stake. The stronger and more stubborn the fight is, the more enthusiastic the people will be in the governor’s support. We sincerely hope the news is true, it would he a real luxury to The Green ville News to he able, for once at least, to join heart and soul in a tight with the governor of the State against a huge corporation.—Greenville News. -• * Not a few who read what Mr. Rob ert Rowls, of Hollands. Ya., has to say below, will remember their own experience under like circumstances: "Last winter I had la grippe which left me in a low state of health. I tried numerous remedies, none of which did me any good, until I was induced to try a bottle of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. The first bot tle of it so far relieved me that I was | enabled to attend to my work, and the second bottle effected a cure.” For sale at 25 and 50 cents a bottle W. B. DuPre. FROM OUR EXCHANG LIST. Air. J. Frank Hart, who returned home a few days ago from Central America, suffering somewhat from the malarial elfectsof the torrid clime he left, is now able to he out on tlu st reels.—Yorkville Yeoman. * * * Advertising has become, in these latter days, a science, and a science that bus received each year increas ing attention. Men are in business for business, and advertising brings it; so everybody is advertising, and naturally everybody is studying the subject.—The Milky Way. * * * Little Tommy Jones, who runs the stitcher at Gaffney Mills cloth room, is 11 years old and has run the stitcher for about two years, and has lost only one and a half days in all that time, and that was caused by a very bad cold. He earns 35 cents a day. He has put in more time in that period, most likely, than any hand now in that mill. Little Tommy is very bright, appearing real attentive to his work and is ad mired by everyone for his simple, gentle, unpretending air. Every one is constrained to remark, "That boy has a future.”—Spartanburg Herald. * * * As his annual custom is, Dr. J. B. O. Landrum, who is filling the position of chairman of the Board of Town Sites for the federal government in Oklahoma territory spent a half hour in the Herald editorial rooms yester day. The Doctor has completed his Primitive and Revolutionary history of South Carolina and has it in neat typewritten copy ready for the press, It will be published some time during the year, the doctor looks well and hearty, but. is more decidely of the opinion than ever that the climate of upper South Carolina is the finest in the United States.—Spartanburg Her ald. Is His Ire Aroused? [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Aloood, S. C., Jan. 14.—Rev. R. J Tate filled his appointment at Mac edonia Saturday and Sunday. Rev. B. P. Robertson, of Gaffney, preached quite an able sermon at Macedonia last Saturday, based on II Tim., 2:15. Miss Minnie Petty visited friends aud relatives here last week. Miss Vinnie Pettit, of the Center- view settlement, visited her sister. Mrs. Robert Sarratt Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. W. N. Turinr visited A. B. Cash a. d family, nearCowpens. Mrs. Cash has been sick with erysipelas f<>r some time. R. B. Powell went to Ferry, N. C. last week on business W. A. Moore, of Cowpens. was at Macedonia Sunday. "There is a point at which forbear ance ceases to be a virtue.” That lo quacious Cunning Little Joe lias gone to extremes. 1 hate to*enter into a logomachy with him, but necessity demands it. In the first place, he accuses me of being thoroughly ac quainted with a series of new Bibles entitled: An "Epit-o-me of the Di vine Plan for Human Salvation.” which I must emphatically say is un true. I have never read a single chapter in the hooks to which he has reference; and he, or any other man that says so, is a liar and the truth is not in him. I know he will say it was all for fun—and to fun I do not object in the least—hut to such as he is trying to get off as fun I have no more love for than George Washing ton did for Benedict Arnold after his betrayal of West Poi n t. If he tries his game again I will send neither Frank Pruett or Pack Mosely to square off with bin, I’ll attend to it myself. I noticed in last week’s i~- sue where he commented on our brave women up here, and as Aunt Cussie is such a fine collector, I would sug gest that the merchants of Gaffney and other neighboring towns employ her to collect his guano and ration hills. Do not think 1 am mad at all. I guess John L. Sullivan can solve his Billy goat problem to satisfaction. Subscriber. — -*•» *- OJd People. Old people who require piedcine to regulate the bowels and kidney will find the true remedy in Electric Bit ters. This medicine does not stimu late and contains no whiskey nor other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and and alterative. It acts mildly on the stomache and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the or gans, thereby aiding Nature in the performance of the functions. Elec tric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old People find it just exactly what they need. Price fifty cents per bottle at W. B. Du pre’s Drug Htore. J. E. WEBSTER, iV11 oriio;y- A. 1 - Gaffney City, S. C. Practice* in all the courts. Collee ons a special: »• GAFFNEY CITY RAILWAY CO, Carroll & Co., Lessee. The following schedule in effect March (». 1895. Leave Gaffney (Lipscomb’s Hotel) 8:30 a. m. arriving Cooper-Limestone Institute 8 :45 a. m. Rkturvivu Leave Cooper-Limestone Institute 2:15 p. m. arrive at Gaffney 2:25 p. m. CO O as CO CL> s— <X3 —3 Printing! All work guar anteed and com petition met. 0 We equal any in the world. Our patrons recommend us. THE LEDGER. To the White Teachers of the County. In this age of progress, when every line of business is organizing each for its special work, the teachers of this county cumiot, in justice to them selves ami i he cause of popular edu cation, longer miss the benefits and , advantages of a county teachers’ as- i social ion Tiie day has come when the teacher cannot afford to absent himself from the gatherings of Ids fellow teachers. They all need the quickening that comes from social intercourse with their fellow teachers in associations, institutes, and all gatherings of teachers by whatever name called. They should become well acquainted with the general drift of education. Foremost educators of the day lay down distinct fields in which prepa ration shou'd be made in order to j resonahly expect success in teaching. | Proficiency in the branches of i study so taught is indispensably nec- 1 essary, hut this includes only one field of preparation leaving two others essentially necessary, a prep aration both in the principles and methodsof imparting knowledge, and in the principles and methods of gov erning and managing children. The proposition ^is laid down by our most prominent educators, that un changing and unchungablc principles underly all correct teaching and management of children. The de gree of knowledge acquired of these principals, systematically arranged determine our knowledge * of the science of teaching. It is admitted that modes may vary indefinitelv, hut the underlying principles arc the same. If the teacher has to acquire this knowledge by experimenting on the pupils in school it is not treating them fairly and may cost them too dearly. Another field of preparation is to become well acquainted with the na ture of children. Briefly stated, the the teacher should have that prepa ration that will enable her to make the most of her pupil, mentally, mor ally and physically. The teachers will find the county teachers association very helpful in. many ways. In the discussion they will be able to find out the very best professional literature, hooks ami periodicals, a: d will be able to select the best hooks on pedagogy for home reading and study. The superintendants and teachers of the city graded schools will aid us in making the association a success. The colleges will also co-oporate. \Vo make an earnest appeal to the teachers of the county to meet at Spartanburg and organize, believing that this organization will yield good results in every nook and corner of this county in the promot ion of edu cation on account of better prepara tion for the important and responsi ble office of teacher, \Ve name Saturday, January 25th, at 10:30 a. m. for the first meeting. B. B. Chai’Max, School Commissioner. P ECULIAR in combination, pro portion and preparation of ingredi ents,Hood’s Sarsaparilla possesses great curative value. You should TRY IT. GEO. S. HACKER & SON, Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report Absolutely pure S’ Manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds, _ and Build ing Material, Sash, Weights and Cords, Cua i* s*. G. Purchase our make, which we guarantee to be Superior to any sold South, and thereby Save Money. WINDOW and FANCY GLASS A SPECIALTY What Line, N. C. Nee is. Like. N. C., Jan. 13 — I his is one of the best countries you was evt r in. This is not the back woods of Amer ica but is partly civilized, and some of the people live in houses, read books, go to Sunday school, to ehuroh, etc., and after all, this is not the dark place that, some of you may think it to be. There are three churches near enough to attend. Most of the citizens are Broad River Boptists, and it would do you good to meet some of them. The land is fertil through here. You never saw the like of pretty girls. I could name some hut it is not necessary. The land is not rough and is very productive. Cotton produces well. The prospects are good for a cotton mill at Big Island on Broad river. This section abounds in fine timber, ard the only two things we need r. a! bad is a cotton mill and a railroad and then this will be a place that must be respected. Wishing t he Gaffney it cs and Lkd- GKKITES much success I elo.se. B. < . For a pain in the chest a piece of flannel dampened with <'nainherlain’s Pair Balm and hound on over the seat of the pain, arid another on t*ne back between the shoulders, will afford prompt relief. This is espec ially valuable in cases where the pain is caused by u cold arid there is a tendency toward pneumonia. For sale by W. B DuPre. RIPAN-S • LL — u fe * The modern stand- LU rs ard Family Medi- cine: Cures the U > common every-day O ills of humanity. tu TIUOC^^ z 0 JANUARY 6th, 1896. THE * WINTER - TERM AT- A. N. WOOD BANKER, / Sunny Side Sentences. [Correspondence of The Leoger.’] Sunny Side. S. <\. Jan. 13.—The '"hinny Side school opened on the fith, with Miss Mol lie Littlejohn as teach er. The Sunny Side postoffice has been removed from A. F. Kendrick's to J. R. Poole’s. "Big Bill” has left this section. In answer to running Little Joe’s ! puzzle I will say the man and his wife j hud three children that were full brothers and sisters and two others each. In ai swi r to Subscriber's hen problem I w<ml ! say twenty-eight I eggs. I like Tm; Li > ;i.u the best of any paper I ever saw. G. II II. I'lary is staying at his store part of the time. w. j. o. — -— ■ ■■■ Two Lives Saved. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction ity. 111., was loldln her doctors she \ had Consumption and that there was no hope for her, hut two bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr. Thus loggers, 139 Florida St. San Francis’o, suffered from a dreadful cold, tin n bought one bottle of Dr. King's New Diseovey and in two weeks wa-eund. He is natur ally thankful. It is such results, of of which tin- are samples, that prove the wo 11 ;i11 i’f 111 efficacy of thisi medicine in C<> , •■hs and Colds. Free trial bottles at W. I!. DuPre’s Drug Store. Regular size SOe. and $1.00. L. BAKER, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Will do any da-s of carpen ter work promptly and at prices to suit tin* quality, and always! keeps on hand llooring, ceiling,J siding, sasli, doors, etc. Also a good supply of heart pine shin gles at market price. Will also make out hills for Building ma terial for parties who desire itj and (ill the same for a small perl cent, (i al. Kespec I/UDSON'S Business Uuiversity will begin Jan. Oth. Practical work. High grade of study and moderate expenses. £3^^,Send for catalogue. J. E. HUDSON, Principal. FOR SALE. One lot un .letl- rt’ s stre •(. Several nice lot' on Uni I* I- • st r. i i. MOST * DESIRABLE * RESIDENCE LOTS * IN * TOWN. One lot fni Orenard streei wltli 2-.st'.ry fiUil'bn^. storeroom 01; first ll i iraml j dwelling above. Several lots in tlie northw•-a• ■ n u;i: 1 <>f the city. Several beautiful lotson I'iiirvcw, \ve. One I a rue double lot oil Races! .vet. Terms made on applieu' :m. R. S. LIPSCOMB. Life Insurance Agt. THE WEBBER HOUSE^ T. S. WEBBER, Prop. I v. ] Si 1 leer. 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