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i Ledger. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People it Subserves. VOL. m, NO. 1. GAFFNEY CITY, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1896. 81.00 A YEAR. THE RESOLUTION PRODUCESi ENTHUSIASM. The House’s Jealously of the Senate Clerk Appropriation Bill is Caused by Selfishness. N 'tional Notes. [CorresDomle - c of The Ledgkil] Washington, i). 0., Marsh '2..— Spuin also ; o.ild beware of the i ideB of March. The modern ustrolo-! gers were ri^ht iri declarin;;' the star of Cuba to b • in tlie acendency. Its inftuenec upon the I’nitcd StatesSen- ate product d a wave of enthsiastic patriotism that was even more in tense tfcp.n that brought forth by the Monroe doc! line message, and which resulted in the adoption of a resolu- tion deela:i:that th<' helli^ereney of the (Tdains should he at once rccogniz; <! at.d askini' tiie President to USD his inlluenc • to ^et Spain to recognize the independence of Cuba. The flaw in this resolution is that it is concurrent and not joint. Although there eecin; to be a doubt as to the constitul: ti.pity of sueh proceedings it has been the custom for many year# to r> gard concurrent resolutions as merely expressions of opinions of Congress ami not being binding upon the I’lYM'lent. Therefore the i’resi- dei t would not be bound to pay the slightest attention to this resolution unless so disposed should it he adopt ed by the House just as it was by the Senate. Rut that isn't the idea of Congress, ^inc-tcnlhs or more of the members of both House and Senate are deter mined that, Cuba shall be free, and that this country shall taka a hnnd in making it free by force if necessary. J?o man fami'iar in Congressional circles can doubt the existence of this sentiment. It is theraforo con fidently expected that the Hoase, instead of adopting the Senate reso lution. will this week adopt the joint resolution reported from its commit tee on Foreign Allairs, which is a lit tle stronger than the Senate resolu tion. and which contains a hint to Spain that this country will interfere by force if its request that the inde pendence of Cuba be recognized is not complied with. The cable news that Spain will have supporters among the European governments will cut no figure with Congress in this matter. Congress is willing to goto war if need lie with all Europe rather than take a backward step. The six votes cast against < lie Cuban resolution in the Senate were divided equally between the Republican and Democratic parties and three of them were furnished by New England— Hale, of Maine; Morrill', of Vermont and Wet more, of Rhode Island—and three by the South—Calfrey, of Louis iana; Chilton , of Texas, and George of Mississippi. The old jealousy of tho House of the luxuries of the Senate has again broken out. The result of this out break was the striking out of that clause of the Legislative and execu tive appropriation bill which carried the money to pay annual salaries to clerks of Senators who arc not chair men of committees. This must not be mistaken for reform on the part of tho J louse, for it isn’t anything of the kind. It is common every day log rolling, by which the House expects to suc ceed in having the salaries of its own members’ clerks made annual like those of Senators’ clerks, instead of having them paid only so long as Congress is in session. This sort of thing isn’t stutomanship, hut it is human. The members of the House who voted to strike out that appro priation for Senators’ clerks knew very well that the Senate would put it back in the bill, and that when the bill goes to conference they can pro bably succeed in having the House clerks put. upon the same footing as the Senate clerks, and then pack all the blame for increased appropria tions for clerk hire on the Senate. The A. P. A. isn’t satisfied with tho victories it lias already scored in the House Ibis now trying to pre vent tlie statue of Father Marquette, presented to the t'nited States by the state of Wisconsin, from occupying a place in the statuary ball of the Ca|itol building. Representative [njfcn, of Mid)., who led the A. P. A. js in tin light which resulted in pnendment to tho Indian appro- tion bill prohibiting the payment he government of any money to rOutholic Indian Schools, has of- Fed a resolution by which he ex- jete to shut out tho Father Mar quette statue, on the ground that the law authorizing the placing of statues in tho Capitol says that they shall bo citizens of the state present ing them and that Father Marquette was not a citizen of the state of Wis consin. If Mr. Linton cun secure recognition from the Speaker Ire can probably get his resolution adopted, but the general belief is that Speaker Reed will not recognize him for the purpose of calling it up. Senators Mitchell, of Oregon ; Bur rows, of Mich., and Turpie, of Did., form a sub-committco appointed to consider and report to the full com mittee on Elections, tho resolution providing for the election of Senators by direct vote of the people. The Alabama legislative election which preceded election of Senator Morgan is likely to be investigated by a Senate committee, as it is now cer tain that Senator Allen’s resolution for the invegestigation will be report ed to the Senate, and probable that it will be voted for by all the Popu lists and Republicans. The House has passed the bill authorizing the leasing of the school lands of Arizona, over the President’s veto, and the Senate is expected to do the same. The Habit of Judging. Some time ago I was visited by a lady. After being in the house a few minutes she said: “Have you ever visited Mrs. So and-So?” “No, why?” said I. “Oh she does lead her husband such a miserable life.” “I don’t know,” said I. Well she had made a beginning, and she went on to tell how this one cooked, and how that one kept house, who was extravagant and so on un- till she had gone down a little over half the alphabet, telling what she knew (or didn’t know). She then said: “Did you ever notice Mrs. ? She never says a word about anybedy but herself. What she has done, and how she puts up her fruits and sweet pickles, and how she manages her little turkeys and such as that. ’ “Well,” said I, “that is much nicer, 1 think, than talking so much against our neighbors.” That great big ”1” had been right all the time. 1 listened and then 1 considered. Oh the harsh judge ment! Are wo “doing unto others as we would have them do unto us?” To be judging and condemning, what an evil. Here we are just in human society which God intended to be of happy hclplulness filled with un reasoning ptejudice, and perhaps ill envy. “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” says Christ. We know there is difference of opinion and it is right there should be, but we cer tainly should exercise a charitable spirit , but when a sourness broods over our words the joy of our social life is clouded. In coming together and speaking our minds we ought to have much mutual profit, but instead we are sometimes made to fear and even doubt. It is very true if we would do any good to our fellow man we must do it while yet in the flesh. Mrs. R. An.v Waters. — * - North Pacolet S. S. Convention. The North Pacolet Interdenomina tional Sunday school Convention will meet at Wilson’s Chappel. March 2l’ The follewing is the programme: 10:80—Devotional exercises by Rev. Simpson Blanton, Chaplain. 10:45 a. m.—Enrollmentof schools and delegates and reading reports. Maui Minutes. [Correspondence of The Ledger.J Mai d, S. C., March 2.—Four lovely days last week made the farmers glad, while the bin’s gave new life to field and forest with their early spring song, and the anxious hours of many have, like a gentle cloud, passed away and the children in health again enjoy free life, and the busy, onward march of the plowman show their faith in seed time, while all nature responds to the call for praise to Him who said “A sleeper in har vest cause! h shame to himself and his friends.” J. S. Black's gun was accidently discharged and the load entered his foot, causing a verv painful wound a short time ago. He is doing as well as could be expected. D. W. Williams and wife have the measles. W. T. Horton has bought a fine buggy. W. L. Bridges while burning a new- ground hist week let tiie fire get in the woods, and the wind rose to such a height that he could not control [ it and we had quite a lire which i caused some excitement but the ! damage was light as quite an amount of la nor was saved by the work of the fire 1 on It. E. Linder’s new ground. | We regret to chronicle tho death i of W. .1. Horton who died today with fe* r. We tender our sympathy to i the bereaved family. Mrs. Horton i lias just recovered from fever. Two of her sons have the fever now. May she lean on Jesus in these lonely hours of sad trial and find comfort in His precious promises. Gleaner. M ard, S. < ion and good ., March 3. neighbors —True rclig- constituto a 11 a. in.—Reporls of Township Superintendents and discussion of the same. 11:30 a. rn.—Do heads of families who neglect family prayer live consis tent Christian lives? Discussed by the Rev. Mr. Welchel and others. Intermission. 2 p. m.—To what extent are we re sponsible for the Spiritual condition of our colored people. Discussed by J. A. Hames, Wm. Jeffries and C. W. Whisonant. 3. p. in.—How would missionary work improve the Spiritual condition and efficiency of our standing army and what is our duty in the premises? Discussed by R. C. Patrick. George , Huggins and others. 3:30p. rn.—(Question Box, Miscel laneous, adjournment. All Sabbath school workers are re- ; spectrally invited to be present and take part in tho work. J. M. Greer, J. L. Strain, i Secretary. For Ex. Com. ^ Grassy Popd Qossip. [Correspondence of The Ledger. | Grassy Pond, 8. C., March 2.— Mrs. E. J. Humphries, of Spartan-| burg, visited It. M. Jolly’s family last week. She returned homo Sat urday, 1*. W. Humphries visited R. M. Jolly’s family last Sunday. Misses Ruth ane Ester Mostcller were quite sick last week but are im proving now. E. L. Helton, tho enterprising merchant of Byarsvllle, visited your city lust Saturday. T. C. Wood closed his school at Hickory Grove last Friday. Big Bov. —— • The blue-bird is hailed as a harb inger of Spring. It is also n reminder that a bloodpurifier la needed to prepare the system for the debilitat ing weather to come. Listen and you will hear tho birds singing ‘‘Take Ayer’s Sarsaparilla in March, April, May.” goed community, The good people of this commun ity have been busy for the last two months waiting upon the sick, out I am glad to report that the m isles, mumps and whooping cough have about run their race and ceased in this community. We only know of two cases of measles that are very dangerous at present, viz: Mrs. Jen nie Pettit and Geo. Elmore’s little son < tsear. 'I'. J. Stacy has been very sick for the past week from the relapse of mumps, but is improving now. A great many people in this com munity sowed their garden seed last Thursday ami "on Friday when the prevailing rain was so cold they wished iheir seed was out of the ground and hack in the house. But 1 don’t think they should beany- ways uneasy for wo all know that it is the early bird that catches the worm and the late ones left to seek their prey elsewhere. Richmond Stacy and J. C. Huskey visited Rev. C. M. Leal, of Hicksville. N. C., Saturday night. Mr. Teal has purchased a tract of land near Hicks- ville ami is now erecting a handsome cottage on it. They also made a pknmant visit to R. L Watkin’s and had a most delightful time. Mrs. Wa!kins, the (laughter of Mrs. Geo, Lavender near Gaffney, who hu t been sick every since Christines, is im proving very slowly. Thompson Bridges and family, of Boiling Springs, N. C., visited his mother-in-law, Mrs. A. M. Wood, Saturday night. Master Shade and Charley Wood ro te over to J. B. Huskey’s Saturday night on a visit. They reported a pleasant trip. Acum Stacy and Judson Clary have gone to Spartanburg today on a business trip. Acum will leave for Clemson College Wednesday. G. E. Clary was visiting in the Midway section Sunday, lie claims that it is ids wedding lliat was pre dicted of in the Midway issue lust week. 'Albert Husky Ins recovered measles and was able to the fair sex Sunday. S. A. Stacy is supplying the Lime Company with hay. Clalie Hopper, of Gaffney, moved the gin and mill house formerly of R. M. Jolly to Geo. Elmore’s for a barn and stables. Mr. Hopper un derstands his business. For the sake of Ledger readers and for the respect of Flaw Picker we hope G. L. S. will let his bones rest as he is very busy lighting tire. s. DOWN IN UNION COUNTY, EVENTS OF INTEREST DEFTLY TOLD. from be among Not to be Trifled With. (From Cincinnati Gazette.) Will people never learn that a “cold” is an accident to be dreaded, and that when it occurs treatment should be prompty applied? There is no knowing where the trouble will end ; and while complete recovery is the rule, the exceptions are terribly frequent, and thousands upon thous ands of fatal illnesses occur every year ushered in by a little injudicious exposure and seemingly trilling symptoms. Beyond this, there are to day count less invalids who cun trace their complunts to “colds,” which at the time of occurrence gave no con cern. and were therefore neglected.— hen troubled with a cold use herlaln’s Cough Remedy. It is I i.pt and effectual. 25 und 50 cent bottles for sale by The DuPre Drug Co. Mr. Strain Has an Encouraging Word Concerning the Ledger’s Back bone-Pertinent Para graphs. [Correspondence of The Ledger.1 Etta Jane, S. C., March 2.—T. M. Littlejohn, our township superinten dent, visited the Salem Sunday school yesterday and made n plain practical talk which was highly ap preciated by the school. Afterwards Rev. W. II. Owing preached. His text was 2nd Peter 3:18, “But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” Quite a number of persons from a distance wore present and formed a good opinion of onr new preacher. John and Joe Estes took a load of chickens to I’nion last week and sold them out at good prices. Mrs. Jane Millwood, I regret to learn, is very sick nt tho home of her daughter, Mrs. Tillman Huskey, of Gaffney. She is tho widow of the lute Mark Millwood. The preacher lias outlived his use fulness who is more concerned about what people say than what God thinks of him and his work. The few days last week that the sun shone out brightly was well spent by farmers who were able to get out and about their work. A western man, and a big stock raiser at that, has put it into the heads of some of our people that red clay mixed with salt ought to be kept constantly in Hie horse trough. It makes stock shed off and otherwise helps them, he says. More outs are being sown this spring than usual. Those sown last full and winter look very well. I think that pefdlers who will bar ter their goods for country produce ought to bo exempt from paying hawker’s pr peddler’s license. Those smart people who have the measles and get up and get well so quick are mostly those who are feed ing the graveyards, besides, they are the ones who keep the disease spread ing. If they would stay at homo the diseases would soon die out. We have bad several cold days this year, and some think that wheat and oats are killed in the sprout. The February number of the Con federate Veteran is a diusy. Each successive number seems to be an im provement on its predecessor. The rain, lust Friday, put a short stop to farm work. O.tr free schools are going along “just so.” We have no idea what length of time they will continue this year; or, what the teachers’ pay will be. There lias been a general raking around getting up money to pay oil road taxes. A good many people just can’t get up the money. It is not to be found. I rogret to learn through brother Flaw Picker of my friend Reed Parris’ misfortune—getting his house burned up. I admire The Ledger’s backbone ns shown in an editorial last week con cerning an alleged boycot. When a newspaper can be made a “dish rag” for any party to uso at will, it has outlived its usefulness, and it is time for it to retire. When a man is not above the top of prejudice he is be low the bottom of grace. Daniel is still preaching because he was not afraid of the lions den. The rough spell of weather last Friday no doubt kept many from go ing over to hear Rev. Sam Jones lec ture at Rock Hill. Chickens are bringing a good price in this county. So far I have board of no diseases among them, An old end experienced poulterer say keep ashes in the trough and they will prevent diseases, sueh as cholera. Deputy Sheriff John Whitlock was around last week looking after some defaulting tax payers and also secur ing jurors for the approaching term of t fie court. The fruit trees are not yet blooming out, and the prospect for a fruit crop is reasonably sure. Those who uro yet to have the measles are wishing tho time to pass. There Is a fair prospect of work on' the Augusta division of the Three C’s railroad being resumed ut an early day. Those in position to know most speak hopefully about it. The weather since the first of Feb ruary has been very changable. Very little gardening lias been done yet. M. C. Dorman, who got his leg broken last spring in the gold mine at Flint Hill, was down to see us ono day last week, 11is wound is parti ally healed but he Is badly crippled yet. C. W. Whisonant, of V* ilkinsville, is doing a thriving business in the mercantile line, lie supplies nearly all the farmers In this section. Cal vin is ns straight us a shingle. Weather prophets tell us that we will have a great deal of cold weather before winter breaks. Of course they know. Last week while the little steamer was on its way from Lockhart Shoals its boiler bureted and it is now un dergoing repairs. J. L. s. News from Willie. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Willie, S. C., March 2.—Mrs. Warner Sherbert died the 26th inst. from the effects of the measles. Mrs. Sherbert was almost seventy years of age. She was buried at Holly Springs the 28th inst. A negroe and a white man got into a difficulty last week near Inman which resulted in the negroe striking the white man on the head with a rake causing a very painful wound. Columbus Watson went to Mrs. Sudeth’s, a widow, a few nights ago and called for bis supper and after eating he Degan to curse and abuse Mrs. Sudeth and her daughter and struck Miss Markey with a pistol, whereupon she knocked him out at the door, closing the door after him Mrs. Sudeth has sworn out a warrant for his arrest, but he has fled for parts unknown. The I’nited States deputies made another swoop on our section last week, capturingtwo moonshine stills. They are getting the moonshine stills thinned out considerably in this sec tion. The poor laboring men are very great “pets” of politicians during a political campaign, and some few even go so far as to mention and even speak favorably of them in the halls of the legislature. But they have as yet failed to enact any very tangible law for the benefit of the “poor la boring men.” Now if the present legislature would enact a law, plac ing land and money upon the same basis as regard to usury, they might thereafter retire to their couches at night with the consciousness and sat isfaction of having discharged their duty by doing something that was of substantial benefit to the poor labor ing men. Tho men, by the votes of whom they were placed in the posi tion which they now occupy. J. B. Underwood died of pneumo nia the 27th of February and was hurried on the 19th at Pleasant Hill In Greenville county. Now I think the legislature was right when they exempted the old sol diers from road duty and the per capata tax. If they had just went one step farther and had also exempted all their reletives. Jaikus. Howell’s Ferry Notes. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Howells Ferry, March 2.—The number of mules and horses pur chased by our farmers and the in creased amount of fertilizers being bought indicates a large cotton crop. It does seem like the farmers might learn something from experience. Last years crop was short near three million bales anil yet the money re alized for the crop was about thirty million dollars over that of the year before. Ed. Edwards keeps a horse-shoe nailed up over his door to keep the witches away, lie says. Jas. L. Strain went to Union last Monday on business. Duff Smith and Miss Maggie Dou- dle were joined in wedlock last Wed nesday evening at the home of Rev. Mr. Thacker. We wish the young couple a long and happy life. Isah Jenkins and Lizzie Lipscomb, col., were married last Thursday by Jas. L. Strain, Notary Public. The measles are abating somewhat in this section. John Whitlock, deputy sheriff, was in this section last week taking in tax executions. Dr. Wood, of Kelton, was in this section last week on professional business. John and Joe Estes went to Union last week. Farmers are about done sowing oats. W. T. Osment is able to bo out again after a severe case of tho meas les. Mason Millwood, of your city, was at Salem yesterday. The Christian Endeavor Society met at the hospitable home of Wm. Fowler with a large attendance last Sunday night. Albert Davidson and Mary Jenk ins, cob, were married by J. L. Strain yesterday. Sam»0. Contributed to Q. L. S. ISV I'l.AW I'lCKtUt. It's HiMiietliin’ .siinline mi itlwnys wii-. ole riuw wniilil like in know Why nlilii'Wiish siuek u|m>h it lutm Don't look us white ns snow. 'fbnr initst lie Nometlilu’ilnrk Inside Tlnit tills its hrllllunt drew*; If not. Die kuii would muke Its lion To t his duck. H. L. S. The tnondn' ilui"> are not so puic. The lilies liltnth to nlnk ; before hie Virtue hide-, her fae,', This duck would Inivli you think. You. (1. L. S.. like all the resl. Have Kot a pick at Maw. lint when I shake you up rltiht no id You won't he worth a straw. The whitewash plaster 'll all full olf '• An show folks what you are; Then. Instead of whitewash lime You'll need a Iuhof lar. Why quest Ion I lion ole Haw. my IndV W ho seeks to do him |fimm|V The hit ter paii|is within thy heart i Would datuii him ef they eoutd. Algood News Notes. (Correspondence of The Ledger.] Algood, S. C.. March 8.—\V. W. Hopper and wife of Earles N. C. visited \V, 1). Byars and family Sat urday and Sunday. Jas. and Miss Sarah Byars visited friend and relatives at Hicksville N. C.. not long since. J. R. Moore’s family have about re covered from the measles. It seems that there were many people up.here who had neglected having the mea sles but all available material is about worked up but mumps and whooping cough are taking their place. Wm. Gardner went up into the Cherokee Springs neighborhood a few days ago on business. Robt. B. Powell went to Spartan burg a few days ago on business, He bought some furniture, and. was pre paring to start home when his horse became frighted and ran away tear ing up things in generap become a wagon repairer. J. L. Clary was at t!i; not long since on business. We are having fine weather for farming now, and our farmers are busy preparing for a big cotton crop which in our opinion is a great mis take but then its a fair sample of “what fools we farmers bo.” We can but admire tho style in which.). L. S. ripped Defender up the back and would be greatly re joiced to see The ledger secure sev eral more sue!) able correspondents. In conclusion we would advise all newspaper reader to subscribe for The Ledger the cheapest good newspaper on earth. It gives all the news and at ^1. per year beats having tattlers to run to and fro over the commun ity to tell the news to death which they never do aright , and saves their deceitful tongues for better pur poses. Sunsi RIDER Message from Midway. [Correspondence of Tin: Ledger. | Midway, S. <!., February 21.— Mumps are epidemii We are sorry to report of Miss Minnie Morgan. JI. Moore has been very si< are glad to reporl him better. the illness We a chopping visited her visited Mrs. preached at Wiiliani Austell had Saturday. Mrs. 1!. Ann Water mother Sunday. Miss Lizzie Campbell Polly Petty Sunday. Rev. T. J. Campbell Midway Sunday. We are glad to welcome Miss An- toinelt Blanton back to the school room after a week’s absence on ac count of mumps. Farmers Dave Degan I heir land and sow oats. has begun. do prepare Gardening Unclaimed Letters. oG'co List of letters remaining in uncalled for to date : Junius Aughtry. Gerd Ballew. P. C. Blanton. Mrs. Mat I io Furgi r.nn. Francis Hill. Mr. Silas Ilall. Mrs. Mandy Wilksm. Mrs. Amanda Wilkerson. N. B.—Persons cullititr for tlusc letters will please say advertised in The Ledger. T. H. Lmti.uoiin, P. M, March 2, 1896. — - -4*t» —• Did They Steal the Goods? Last Thursday morning Robert Littlejohn, Nath Dawkins, Hays Black and Stark Unsay, all •olored, were reported to have :: lot of stolen goods in their possesion. The po lice nabbed the gentry, but they put up tho plea that they had gone to an old gin to play cards ami while tlicro they turned over an old box and found the goods. They had divided tiie property but willingly gave it up. The goods were from the Store of tho Gaffney Manufacturing Company. • •> The Saddle Turned. Last Wednesday W. W. Galloway whs outriding horseback and posting signs. While nailing a sign to a tree the saddle turned and Mr. Galloway fell from his horse, spraining'his ankle so severely as to necessitate his staying indoors for several days Ho is now out but he lias had to use. crutches for a few days. A Dime Reading. There will he a dime reading nt tho residence of 11. D. Wheat tonight. The proceeds are for the benefit of tiie Presbyterian Glinrch building fund and everybody is invited to l>o present. All last winter Mr. Geo. A. Mills, of Lebanon. Conn., was badly afflicted with rheumatism. At times it was so severe that he could not stau 1 up straight, hut was drawn ovi r on one side. “I tried different remedies without receiving relief,” he says, “until about six months a/ > I bought u hot t le of ( li tmhe. lain s I’nin Balm. After using it for three days my rheu matism was gone and has not re turned since. For sale by The DuPre Drug Co.