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' f 1 THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, 8. C., JUNE 11, 1806. THE WEEKLY LEDQF: PUBLISHED KYEHY THUKSDA1 rhe Limestone t rioting snd Publisi fg Co. Incorporated. $1.00 per Yey, R. O. SAMS, - - Editor. ED. H. DeCAMP, Manager and Local Editor. The Ledger is n*t responsible for the views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur bish their name, not for publication, but fo.* identification. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication ; also endeavor to get them to the office by Tuesday. A.11 correspondence should be ad- Iressed to Ed. H. DoCamp. Manager. Obituaries will be published at five cents a line. Cards of thanks will be published at one cent a word. Reading notices will be published at ten cents a line each insertion. Single copies of the paper are five cents each. zons to be better treated when they fall into Spanish custody, and a greater respect outwardly, at least, for the country they most dread. THE POWER OF THE VETO. 'Cleveland is not the only president who has used the veto power to save the people from the folly of their representatives. . It was a wise pro vision, incorporated in the very ground work of our government, that the executive department should have the power to review and, to some extent, shape that, of the Legis lative. On the face, the power ap pears to be the dillerence between two-thirds and ono-half, but it is more in fact, and more it should be. Very seldom is it that on any ques tion of moment the difference of opinion is so great but that the veto of the president settles it according to his view. The President stands at the centre whence radiate lines of influence which are at the same time ways for receiving information not open to the average legislate* should i liiiiiu the spirit implant more |^Tthe patriot, the statos- ifely this means something power should bo felt. It is (1 it so hurts the party man r llK‘ cry lias gone forth that this power of the Executive must be cut off. Woe the day when this balance wheel of power is interfered with. It I • as done good service in the past and is destined to do yet greater service so long as its purpose is kept in view by the people. PRESS .OPINION. Tillman says he won’t have second place. He strikes high, but may lose his hatchet.—Spartanburg Her ald. * • * Tillman will soon have Harity on his pitchfork begging for mercy, if things don't change.—Honea Path Chronicle. * * * The street car horse was supplanted by electricity and now the bicycle is greatly reducing the patronage of the street cars. The old horse :s having his revenge.—Yorkville Enquirer. * * * A picture that is turned toward the wall—the group photograph of the immortal trio, Tillman, Shell and Irby which figured in the first “Re form” campaign.—Charleston Sun. * * * After a long and hotly contested contest, a Republican house declared J. William Stokes not entitled to his seat in Congress. Doctor Stokes will be sent back by his people as surely as November arrives.—Planning Times. It is said that Senator Irby hds some big rocks in his pocket for Sen ator Tillman, but there is a truthful old saying that men living in glass houses must not throw stones. Irby will be slow to attack Tillman here after.—Rock Hill Herald. TO CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS. Congressman BARBARIC RUSSIA. Russia is strong in numbers, stronger in territory and in natural resources, but with all iier strength there is an element of weakness al ways apparent. Tlie recent crowning of the C/ar of all the Russians, with all its attendant pomp and display and expenditure of the people’s money, and cruelty and death is a relic handed down from barbaric times. The government of Russia is strong in the sense that it is despotic; It is weak in that the government is all on one side, the governed having no voice in their government, but driven like dumb cattle of the stalls. Russia may hold her power for years to eome, but strength is weak ness when strength is not supported by the heart of the people governed. And this they cannot have under con fiscation of propert-j, under exile to Siberian mines for slight political offenses; under persecutions for re- Jiglous belief other than that pre scribed by those who live for show and power. Thirty-eight hundred wounded and four thousand dead on the plain with out the city of Moscow, on the day of tiie coronation, was only a side show of the great day when all na tions sent representative to congrat ulate the richest king that reigns on earth. Rich, yet poor. W. J. Talbert an nounces himself for re-election in tliis week’s Guardian. He has made an admirable representative of the people and we hope to see him re turned to Congress without opposi tion.—Hampton Guardian. * * * Gen. B. M. McSweeney has been mentioned as a desirable candidate for Lieutenant Gpi gei rii isT ni e n ciat 10 n^^?cn^Uc5\vee^.s'V, ' solid, reliable citizen who will “do to tie to.” Ellerbc and McSweeney would make a spanking team.— Charleston Sun. There is a pronounced movement in New York state, it is noted, to inake dogs pay taxes like more use ful animals. Middletown lias re cently imposed a tax and Poughkeep sie is about to follow its example. White Plains claims that a uO cent tax on all the dogs in the town will pay its current expenses. Kingston lias collected $1,200 by means of such a tax, which proves that a well col lected dog tax pays a town better than the average dispensary. South Carolina towns should take notice.— News and Courier. How Old Flaw Looks. (Corresj'omlencc of The Ledger.) Cexteuview, June 8.—Several days ago I got my first peep at old Flaw as ho was going clown the Union road. I was very much surprised when I found out who he was. I was wondering who that could bo with his head ail swoolcn like a swill-pail but after I foud out who he was I knew the reason why his head was so much out of shape. It is caused by dreaming such dreams and think ing so much about the ladies’ big sleeves. The reason wo have our sieves so largo we do not want our arms bound so tight as to stop circu lation. It was rumored th.at J. E. Morgan and J. E Blanton had a fuss several days ago. It was found to bo untrue however. Morgan was hired to Blan ton for the year hpt became dissatis fied witlUns work and wanted to go and of course both parties were wil ling. There were no words gnd no hard feelings. Both aro yet friendly. Crops are the finest in this section than lias ever been known for this time of year, especially corn. We would be very glad to hear from Mrs. R. Ann Waters every week. Mrs. Waters is one of the best correspondents that The Ledger has. I had rather read her pieces than those of any other correspond ent. The Seventh Sister. Business of Importance at the Sixth AnnuM Reunion. The Ledger lias received the foN lowing letter from Adjutant General George Moorman, of the United Con federate Veterans with the request to publish: New Orleans, La., June 1st, 1890. To Editor Ledger, Gaffney, S. C. Dear Sir:—Gen. S. B. Gordon, Commanding United Confederate Veterans, respectfully requests that you will aid the patriotic and benev olent objects of the United Confeder ate Veterans by publishing in your next issue, date Reunion is to take place at Richmond, Va., on Tuesday, Wednesday ond Thursday, June 30th and July 1st and 2nd, 1890, with edi torial notice of the organization, or please publish this letter. Also to urge Ex-Confederato soldiers and sailors everywhere to form them selves into local associations, and apply to these headquarters for pa pers to organize in time to partici pate in the great Reunion, and thus unite with their comrades in carry ing out the laudable and philanthro pic objects of the organization. Business of the greatest import ance will demand careful considera tion during the Sixtli Annual Reun ion—such as the best methods of se curing imparliai history, and to enlist each State in the compilation and preservation of the history of her citizen soldiery; the benevolent care through State aid or otherwise of dis abled, destitute, or aged veterans and the widows and orphans of our fallen brothers-in-arms; the care of the graves of our known and unknown dead buried at Gettysburg. Fort Warren, Camps Morton, Chase, Douglas, Oakland Cemetery at Chi cago, Johnson’s Island, Cairo and at all other points; to see that they are annually decorated, the headstones preserved and protected, and com plete lists of names of our dead he roes with the location of their last resting place furnished to their friends and relatives tlirougjy^MTe- dium of our camp^ thus rescuing their-smyievAom oblivion and hand- JP; them down in history; to partici- in laying the cornerstone of the Jefferson Davis monument at Rich mond, Va.; the consideration of the different movements, plans and means to complete the monument to the memory of Jefferson Davis, Ures- ident of the Confederate States of America, and to aid in building mon uments .to other great leaders, sol diers and sailors of the South ; and as there is no relief or aid for our veter ans and their families, outside of our selves and our own resources, to per fect a plan for a mutual aid and be nevolent association ; to make such changes in the constitution and by laws as experience may suggest and other matters of general interest. Total number of camps now ad mitted 833, with applications in for nearly one hundred more. Following is list of camps by states: Texas 213, Alabama 87. South Car olina, 71. Missouri (59, Mississippi GO, Georgia 51, Louisiana 51, Arkansas 50, Kentucky 37. Florida 30, Tennes see 29, Virginia 27, North Carolina 21, Indian Territory 9, Maryland 0, Oklahoma 5, New Mexico 3. Illinois 2, Montana 2. West Virginia 1, Indi ana 1, California 1, District cf Co lumbia 1. Very respectfully, Geo. Moorman, Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Stuff. THE WAR IN CUBA. The best general the Insurgents have is the rainy season. This pe riod the Spaniards await with dread and fear. In its wake follow yellow fever with its blighting touch to Spaniard and foreigner. And now it is at hand doing its deadly work to the enemy of freedom. As the Span iard succumbs the patriot arises from his despondency and with new life regains what ho iias lost. Even now, Gentral Weylor is on the defen- aive. Having failed in his purpose to cut off, hem up and destroy the Cuban patriots, he casts an anxious look to Spain, anticipating a recall. 'Kgneral Lee has arrived in Cuba and liasljtmp in coinferei.ee with General Weylor. Of course the mcoiing was cordial as between soldiers who have -beknighted on the field of battle. Each knows that the other fitviewing him with a critic’s eye.. 'v. All iu ail, we may expect our citl- How's This. We offer one hundred dollars re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot bo cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Drops., To ledo, O. Wo the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business t ransact ions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West Jc Truax, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo,O, Welding, Kinnan Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free, O. L. SCHI'MPRKT. THOR. B. BCTI.KII. Sol. 7tli JucJti'tNl Circuit. U. S. Coin. Wm. McGowan'. SCUU1PERT, > BUTLER ■ t • IcGOWtR, ATTOH r* K VH-AT-I. A \V . Union and (iaffney, S. C. OlHcv -iluy* ut oafTney. Friday and Sntur- A Bustling Bee Business. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Algood, June 9.—Win. Gardner, our hustling bee keeper, has received G3 pounds of honey from one colony of bees, and has several more which will do as well and perhaps better. He has about 40 colonies from which lie says'he will get a tliousand pounds of honey at least. He uses the Long- stroth hive lilted with small section boxes above the broodchamber wlvich holds one pound of honey each for which he finds ready sale at 12i cents per. pound. Who can beat him on bees? Misses Roxana Gardner, Nannie Neighbors and W. F. Fowler and fam ily, a|l of CJjftqn, yisited Wm. Gard ner’s not long sinpe. Mrs. R. A. Ford, of Hicksvijle, N. C., is visiting J. L. Clary and family this week. Mrs. Margaret Fowler Is visiting relatives at Clifton this week. Mrs. Mary Paris, of Clifton, visited John C. Price and family not long since. Messrs. J. C. and J. V. Price, J. L. Clary and others went to the county seat last Tuesday on important busi ness. Wheat harvesting is about over and the yield is small indeed. Sudkcriukr. ——— - Mothers will find Chamberlain’s Cough remedy especially valuable foreroup and whooping cough. It will give prompt relief and is safe and pleasant. We have sold it for several years and it has never failed to give the most perfect satisfaction. G. W. Richards, Duqucsne, Pa. Sold by the DuPre Drug Co. WILD WINDS AT WILLIE. A Hurricane Does Considerable Dam age. (Correspondence of 'Cue Ledger.) Willie, 8. C., Juno G.—A hurri cane struck our section Monday evening the 1st. instant, which did a groat deal of damage to farms, orchards and houses. Youw corres pondent has a piece of land contain ing about seven acres on which, out of upwards one hundred trees, there were not more than a dozen left standing. Those that it didn’t twist off it tore up by the roots. It blew off part of tho chimney of James Elliott’s dwelling house, besides taking the roofs of several corn cribs and other out-houses. The course of the hurricane was from northwest to southeast. It was about three huu- dred yards wide. Dr. John Caldwell, of Greenville, paid our section a visit tho 2nd on business. W. A. Benson’s little child was hurried at Holly Springs the 1st. inst. The funeral services were con ducted by the Rev. Isom Wingo. Masters Harrison and Whittey Whelchel have both been right sick tho past week. W. S. Thomason, I think, lias the lead in this section for solicitor, Leonard for supervisor, Dean for sheriff, Trimmier for clerk of court, and Bailey for coroner. Mrs. J. J. Johnson spent several days last week at her sister’s, Mrs. Pitman, of Well ford. Joseph Pitman, of Wollford, died on the 23rd of May and was buried on tho 2-ltIi at Mt. Lebanon. Mr. Pitman was a former resident of this section ami was for many years a deacon of Mt. Lebanon church. Uncle Mark Tinsley, of Inman, died lust week ami was buried at Holly Springs. Mr. Tinsley was about 87 years old and hud lived as near a consecrated Christian life as was possible for anyone to live and of course was well loved by all who knew him. ,',. V lU ’ Messrs. .Ior^'lUohenj^Fran’- ai\^|\jrfior young man, ormniford, together with R. L. Eber and Wade Johnson went out last Saturday to shoot some squirrels, but they only saw one and it got to its hole. R. M. Jolly, candidate for super visor. of Grassy Pood, passed through our section this week. Mr. Jolly was around looking after the interest of “numborone.” J. S. Ballinger’s baby, of Wellford, is very sick. W. W. Whelchel went to Tryon, N. C., last Sunday on a vist. E. L. Join s-n wont to WdUord yesterday to visit friei ds an 1 rela tives. The greater part of ihe win at crop in tliis section has been harvested. Farmers report wheat as being fair, and the heads are well filled. Rufe Reciter has about (he finest field of upland corn that wo have seen. The recent rains have retarded the growth of cotton considerably, but corn is everlastingly getting a hump on it8“lf. Jaihuh. Your Boy Won’t Live a Month. So Mr. Gilman Brown, of 31 Mill St., South Garden. Mass., was toid by the doctors. His son had Lung trouble, following Typhoid Malaria, anil lie spent three hundred and seventy-five dollars with doctors who, finally gave him up, saying: “Your hoy won’t live a month.” He tried Dr. King’s New Discovery and a few bottles restored him to health and enabled him logo to work a periectly well man. He says he owes his present good health to the use of Dr. King’s New Discovery, and knows it to be tho world for Lung trouble. Trial Bottles Free at DuPre Drug Co.’s Drug Store. Tuesday, Thursday Saturday. x \\ c will nerve Icecream X of the very best make 1 to our customers. Kv T nni] erythlnif kept in ftrst- dllli class order. Soda wa ter and iced drinks ^ served every clay. ’ B. A. HOLMES & CO. W. D. ARCHER, Jfair-cutjting, in the latest stylos. Shaving and Shampooing at reason able prices. - £0"Shop next to J. D. Goudc- ock’s store. ChAg. A- JpFFERIES, M. D. PHYSICIAN ANP SDRQEOM,— OAICICjnisy, - - S. *3. Office Telephone No. 28: Night Phone No. M. Office next to T. Davenport. ilav of OiM’.U wi ek. very cur* ry careful and prompt attention given to all business entrusted to us. \iff~Practice iu all the courts. The cheapest thing on earth—The Weekly Ledger at one dollar a ye« FOR SALE. One lot on Jefferies street. Several nice lots on Rutledge street. M05T • DESIRABLE • RESIDENCE LOTS • IN » TOWN. One lot on Grenard street with 2-ktory building, storeroom on ttrst floor and dwelling above. Several lots iu the northwestern part of the elly. Several ticautlful lots on Falrvlcw Avc. ( One large double lot on Knee street. Terms made on application. R. S. LIPSCOMB, Life Insurance Agt. FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U. S. Gov’t Report Baking Powder ABSOUUlfES.'Y PURE Happy Home. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Home, June 8.—The line season that we have been looking for has come and everything is revived up and looks fresh. The grass is trying to see what it can do. Ba/.el Petit, of Ravcna, visited his father, John Pettit, at Home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joo Phillips visited Junous Sparks’ family Sunday. Miss Alsie Sparks is very sick. Mr. Davis, tho jewelry peddler, passed through this community on his way to Clifton. Mr. Davis car ries a fine lot of jewelry. The Brick House base ball team and the Corinth second nine will play a game of ballon the Brick House ball ground next Saturday 13, at 3 o’clock p. in. Tho prospect for cotton is so fine that the farmers who have been liold- Marriage at Cherokee Falls (Correspondence cf The Ledger.) Chexiokek Falls, June 7.—At tiift residence of the bride’s father, Mr. (). 15. McSwain and Miss A.” L. Child ers were united in the bonds of iji rirnony. Rev. I’. (5. Hopper, of G:T noy, officiating. The happy coup! then took private conveyance fur Ilictory Grove to return in the nfU; noon. We hope them inaiky fin hours and an even journey life. t liroiign Free Pills. Send your address to If. E. Buckion it Co., Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Ai trial will convince you of their merila. These pills are^easy in action are particularly effective in 1Ih j of Constipation anil Sick HenduH For Malaria and Liver trouliles I liV have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed lo bo perfectly free from every deleterious suhtjanee and ing their cotton for a high price is t0 bo r)UreJy • vegetable. They do beginning to soil their 10c. cotton nol . wea |. cn by tl;i ? ir action> but by< 0I ‘ (, ' giving tone to stdmache and bowels If it required an annual outlay of $100.00 to insure a family against any serious consequences from an attack : of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Anyone can get tins insur ance for 25 cents, that being the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem- edyTTu'afWftftS.t ergr? ^frhbarfe some one has dietT bowel complaint before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary case. It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount? Forsale by the DuPre Drug Co greatly ihvigorate the system. Regu lar size 25c. per box. tjold by W. B. DuPre, Druggist. FKEnmcK ausfeld. c. AUSFELD A SEIZ' ARCHITECTS, Atlanta, ----- 0 SEIZ A: 4 Plans And Specifications for private and publiy building,. V * t rei"’ ‘* w &h boribonH ^ r^^htfT^kTrj^p -A-ttornc; Gaffney EBSTER, v II Practices in all the court.' 1 . Cullecs lions a specialty. A Tt a'A IhtXr y/j ( W/ff/fc II i w , 7 - i I I Say the main thing^to do is to keep the stomach, liver and bowels in order if you want to live long and keep well. Good physicians say the same thing, tco. The remedy called RIPANS TABILES \ Jj while not mysterious or miraculous in its curative f.ualitiee, is a simple t flS formula prescribed by tlie best physicians for disorders of the digestive organs. Just little tablets, easy to take, easy to 1 uy ai d (juick to act. If youi trouble is Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Heartburn, and the like, no need of calling a physician. 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