Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Tiir x^Emotci*. * Si.oo per Year. PURM8HKD EVERY THURSDAY BY Ed. II. DkCami'. I'he Lkdqeh is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur bish tin ir name, not for publication, but for identification. \\ rite ^hort letters iind to the ’K)int to insure publication ; also endeavor to get them to the office by Tuesday. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. Obituaries will be published at five cents a line. Cards of thanks will be published rt one cent a word. Heading notices will bo published at ten cents u line each insertion. IMPORTANT. W'ati ii the date on your label and it you are in arrears call in and settle up, thus saving us the unpleasant duty of mailing you a notice inform ing you of that fact. Parties wishing the address of their paper changed to another post- oflieo must give the name of the otlice where they have been getting ii as well as the one where they want it changed to. farmer come from within himself, and not from the moon. We should bo glad if some one would write a letter to The Ledger, and give its*readers the results of his actual observations on the influences of the moon. • SKETCH OF COL. WILLIAMS. Rev. J>. Paily has written a sketch of the life of Col. Williams, who fell in the battle of Kings Moun tain and was buried near the bank of Broad rivtr. The sKetch, which is being printed in The Ledger office, will make a book of one hundred pages and it will be out some time in February. This is a worthy under taking on tne part of Mr. Bailey—a | just tribute to one of the noblest heroes of the Revolution—and we hope the labor and research of Mr. Bailey will be rewarded by u wide sale of the book. Col. Williams was a native of what is now Laurens county and his de scendants have been prominent in that county for patriotism and high character for a hundred years. It is right that a people should honor the memory of their illustri ous dead. The man who gathers no inspiration from the story of their SUPERSTITIOUS. It is gt iierally thought that with the advance of intelligence and rea son, superstition grows less, and win n we read the Greek and Homan Mythologies, and the legends of ether ancient peoples, we wonder how the human mind, even in its rudest Bta’e, could ever have been duped by such extravagant absurdities. We are not prepared to assert that there is as much superstition in the world to-day as tiiere ever was, yet we doubt if it can he satisfactorily demonstrated that it is gradually disappearing. It is clear that many of the forms in which superstition manifested itself in the past have changed, hut it is not so clear that itjhas not assumed new forms more in keening with advanced thought and increasing intelligence. The average mind naturally loves the mysterious and is fascinated by pictures of the marvelous; and whether superstition is slowly dis appearing or not, there is still a great deal of it yet left, even among the most intelligent men and wo men. We suppose ever since the calander was corrected and twelve days were dropped in order to get the years to running smoothly, which was done about three hundred years ago, the belief has prevailed that the twelve days between the new Christmas and the old had some sort of mysterious control over the twelve months of the year to follow. Each one of these days, it is thought, indicates the character of the weather that will prevail during the month represented by its number. According to this hy pothesis, the year 1899 will bo a very dry year, as we had only two rainy days out of the twelve and one of them represented December. Another belief is prevalent, in many parts of the country, that cab bage seeds sown between the Christ mases, will not be killed by frost, whereas, if sown earlier or later, they may bo. But perhaps there are more mysterious influences attributed to the moon, than any other object in nature, and however our reason may condemn many of these beliefs, still we are not proof against their elTect.s. When we have heard from childhood that it is a bad omen to see the new moon over the left shoulder and through a tree top, the most of us would walk several steps and turn our bodies round, if we were warned in time, in order to see it clear and over the right shoulder. There are some beliefs, however, in regard to the influence of the moon, that are not so easily disposed of and aro not to he ridiculed or dealt with in a spirit of flippancy. They have been handed down from genera tion, to generation, and have been practiced by some of the most intel ligent and successful farmers of the country. These beliefs have fixed certain phases of the moon as being favorable to planting various kinds of vegetables, for killing meat, and cutting wood, and for doing many other things about the house and farm. We do not know how much there is in these beliefs. The character and success, however, of many of the men who adhere to them and put them into practice would forbid us to ridicule them. We sug gest, however, that it is possible, that this close observation of the moon and its effects, indicates an element in the general make-up of the man, which is a strong factor in accomplishing success. We more than half suspect that the influences that make a man a successful heroism and devotion to duty, is incapable of noble achievements, and unworthy of the heritage which their deeds of valor secured for him. DAMAGES FOR LYNCHING. riiyllis Harris, the mother of El bert Harris, who was lynched in An derson county last summer, has brought suit against the county for damages to the amount of ^I^.oiki. } iso far as we know, this is the first case that has been brought under the new law which makes a county in which a lynching occurs liable for damages to the legal representatives of the lynched person to an amount not less than .1<2,000, and the progress of the case will be watched with a great deal of interest. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Tin: Second South Carolina Kegi- ment, under Col. Willie Jones, landed in Havanna last Friday and is re ported safe and sound, Lee County of this state has been obliterated by the Supreme Court, which declared the act constituting the county was unconstitutional. The decision will also apply to Fee Dee county. So these two new coun ties are no longer geographical divis ions of South Carolina. The eminent Presbyterian devine, Dr. Moses D. Huge is dead. He was pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond for forty-five years in succession. He was a great orator and a true patriot. About ins last public service was to officiate at the funeral of Miss Winnie Davis. The Philippine Government has a representative in Washington asking for recognition. The Filipinos say that they have fought for their in dependence and they are not willing to surrender it to strangers. ‘‘Xo annexation, or a bloody war," is their motto. It is pretty clear now that expansion will come high. Accohdin’g to the report of Col. Xeal, superintendent, the state peni tentiary has made profits during the past year of $15,033. It turns over IdO,000 to the State and keeps the balance as a credit. There were 784 prisoners in the institution on the first day of this year, an increase of 01 over the same date last year. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The Gaffney bonds issued for water works to the amount of $18,000 were sold to a firm in Chattanooga at a premium of 5 1-5 per cent. This is the faith cherished in Gaffney’s future, even as far away us Chattanooga. Great praise is due to our townsmen, A. X. Wood and L. Baker, for their skill and perseverance in putting these bonds properly on the market and in conducting negotiations to so successful a result. We have been informed that our highly esteemed friend, Mr. Hardin, of Blacksburg, has sued the countv of Cheroitee for $15,000, for what con sideration we are not informed. We are sorry that Mr. Hardin has not yet found a wider held on which to dis play his talents and pertinacity, than one litilo county. He has qualities ofjmind and heart that would emi nently tit him to take a hand in such a case as Jarndlce and Jarndice in an English Court of Chancery. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Greenville congratulates herself through her correspondent of the State, that during the last year there was not a single murder in "the dark coiner." She also claims that a good many of the murders with which her record has been blotted, wdte committed in a straight, for ward, manly way, but of course ad mits that there have been some nota ble exceptions. If she can pick up a few crumbs of comfort here and there along the bloody trail, no one shou.d object. Or ii little Ex-Governor, John Gary Evans, has turned up as Mayor of ila- vanna, under a military governor. We do not know exactly the impor tance or the emoluments of such a position, hut John Gary is bound to have a position somewhere, and probably this will keep him for a time out of more extensive mischief. It strikes us, however, that the step from the governor of a great state to the mayor of a town, would not be exactly in the line of his vaulting ambition. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ‘ Exi'ANniox" it going to meet with powerful resistance in the ! nited States Congress. Among its op ponents are some of the strongest men of both of the great parties. Such as Hoar, Mason, Bryan and others. All of South Carolina’s representatives and both of her sena tors are opposed to it. In the mean time the Filipinos are bold and de fiant, and it will be no easy task to subdue them. It is still to be hoped that national greed will not be per mitted to over-ride national sense, and national honor. J. Fravklix Jamksox, Chairman of the Historical Manuscrips Commis sion, 17<J Bowen street, Providence. It. I., has sent out a circular, asking for letters of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina’s great Statesman. He has received more than four hundred of these letters and about three thous and letters addressed to Mr. Cal houn, in the Calhoun papers turned over to him by the trustees of Olem- son College. If any one has in his possession a letter written by the great statesman, he will perform a patriotic duty by sending it to Mr. Jameson at the above address; and if he knows of any one else who has, he will perform a duty equaly patriotic by informing Mr. Jameson. All let ters will be returned. These letters when embodied in book form, as they will be, will throw much light on the life and character of the greutets man our state has ever produced. Lockhart Locals. (Corresiiomlenco of The Ledger.) Lockhart, Jan. 10th.—Me and my folks think that The Ledger is among the best newspapers published in the up country. It comes to us each week brimful of the newest news that can bo found. It is always crisp and easily digested. All the raisins are seeded and one can enjoy it without any fear of contracting a case of newspaper appendicitis. It is run in the interest of Cherokee Co., without detracting from any other, and has done much toward building up local industries. But enough, even if half lias not been told. Mr. and Mrs. Jameison Binson lost by death Sunday their little girl aged about two years, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Finley are visiting the former’s parents at Spar tanburg, S. C. The river has been on a boom for the last two days, too full for crossing. Lockhart mill is running on full time and are paying full wages. Lockhart school is progressing nicely. The seats are about all occupied and more to hear from. Homo. — —• « # » •> — Cientle UIiMMlhoiimlB. The following notes on the "apti tude” of a young English bloodhound, absolutely untrained, show the material which tho breed presents for develop ment. When a puppy, it naturally fob lowed its master by scent, putting its nose dowm at once on to tho grass path of tho garden. Later it was seen to pick up the ficeut of its master 48 hours old and run it for two miles home across gravelly footpaths near London. It was taught to amuse itself by hitting off his track and finding him in a large wood, which it did very successfully, and on Eastbourne downs ran a three mile course when the ground was bard frozen and snow was lying in the hollows. With a strong wind blowing across the trail it ran parallel with this, but front 50 yards to 100 yards to leeward, at such a headlong pace that it more thar once went head over heels in snowdrifts. Like almost all bloodhounds, this was a gentle animal and very teachable, would fetch slippers, "mind" babies, and of its own accord struck up a friend ship with tho police, whoso lire at the "oflico" he frequently shared, and wai poisoned, presumably by burglars, win had broken into several houses in the neighborhood.—London Spectator. -• — Static or omo, CiTYorToucoo, i Lucas < ’ouhty. i • Fkank .1. Chenky miikesoiitli that hi' Is the senior partner of the Ann of F. .1. Chunky A Co., tloiiiir business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and that said linn will nay the Mini of ONE IllJN'IHtEl) HOLLARS lor each and every case of Ca t a it it m that cannot he cured hy the use of Haul’s Catahkh Cuttr.. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this Oth day of December, A. D.JSStT. A. W. GLEASON. i _^ f Notary Public. Hall's Cat arrh Cure is taken internally and ads direct ly outlie blood and mucous sur face* of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. OHF.NEY A CO., Toledo, O. Sold hy DrumrlHlM, Hall's Family Tills are the best. Broad River Baptist S. S. Association. Martinsville,Jan. 2.—The Sundey School Union of the northern eectii n of the Broad River Baptist Associa tion will meet with the Beaverdain church on Friday before tho fifth Sunday in January, 1899, at 11 o clok a. m Following is the program : Introductory sermon by K. J. Tate. Subject, ‘‘Sa licit ideal ion." < irganization. Intermission, forty-five minutes. AFTKRNOOX SESSION. Religious exercises by the Modera tor. fifteen minutes. 1st subject —"To what tire confu sions in churches attributable?”— Speakers, J. M. Bridges and C. M. Teal. 2ml snbject.—‘‘Is it the indispen- siblo duly of the Baptists to teach the Baptist {faith in the church aid Sunday School?”—Speakers, J, \\ Lee and VV. G. P. Ezell. Question box. Dismission. SECOND DAY. Meet at 10 o’clock a. m. Religious exercises by the Modera tor, fifteen minutes. 1st subject.—"Is it right for Chris tians to take a dram?’’—Speakers, A, 1). Davidson and R. J. Tate. 2nd subject,—"Are we consistent in excluding members from our fel lowship and yet tolerate them in church work?"—Speakers. \V. J. Henderson and K. D. Edwards. Intermission, forty-live minutes. A I TEI: XOO X S ES SI OX. Devotional exercises by the Mode rator, fifteen minutes. 1st subject.—"is it our Christian duty to vote for prohibition when we have an opportunity?"—Speakers,W. T. Horton and J. M. Bridges. 2nd subject.— 'Who is responsible for the prosperity of the Sunday School?"—Speakers, J. F. Quinn and C. M Teal. Question box. Intermission. SUNDAY. Meet at 9 :30 a. m. Sunday School mass meeting con ducted by K. D. Edwards. Essays by Misses Laura Tindall and Currie Yassey, ou subjects of their own choice. Bible reading by F. ('. Hickson. Subject. "Spread of the Gospel.” Missionary sermon by F. C. Hick son, \Y. G. P. Ezell alternate. Collection for missions, The foregoing is respectfully sub mitted by R. J. Tate, For Committee. Campobello Naws. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Campobello, Jan. 9th.—A new year has begun. I hope it will be a suc cessful one with everybody. Campobello High School has opened again after a week vacation for Christ mas. We have several new boys, Mr. Williams and Dr. Roundtree have en tered our school since Christmas. \Y T e have about forty boarders, and new boys are coming in every day. The Calibeate sulphur water is drank by the whole school. Some of the boys gain as much as four lbs a week. Rev. I. W. Wingo principal of Cam pobello high school is building a line hotel near the Calibeate springs for the accomodation of those whose health is failing. The first Baptist church is being ornamented by a new steeple. There is no doubt but that in ten years Cumpobello’s inhabitants will number two thousand. .South Pacolet river flows gently through the town. The country is much more level than any one would expect. The town is about live miles from the mountains, we get the pure, fresh mountain air. The Hustler. — •— Horrible agony is caused by Piles, Burns and Skin Diseases. These are immediately relieved and quickly cured by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Beware of worthless imita tions. Cherokee Drug Company, Gaffney. R. S. Withers <k Co., Blacksburg. • • •- Many of the elephants of Abyssinia are without tusks. -• Women’s Complexions depend for beauty upon Digestion. Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine Regulates the Stomach, Liver and Kidneys and seeuri s the blessings of good Digestion In Portugal married women retain their maiden names. Coughing injures and inflames sore lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens the cold, allays coughing and heals quickly. The best cough cure for children. Cherokee Drug Com pany, Gaffney. R. S. Withers & Co., Blacksburg. The people of London are computed to spend $0,000,000 daily. If Gloomy and Nervous, and looking on the dark side of tilings, take a few doses Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, and the gloom will disap pear. Dissolution Notice. B Y Mutual consent Thompson & W«rrcn have dissolved sniltlilnir Business, Thomp son i-cmuinlnx In the business. All accounts due Thompson A Warren are In the hands of anil payable to Thompson. All indebted to alHivo named will please eall and settle. 1-5 ;it Wm. T. Thompson. HONEY TO LEND!! On lonjr time and easy terms. Scoured hy first morttfuiro on Improved farms. Apply to F. It. I lor UM AN, 4 Howitnir Urocen. or toJ.C. .1KKFKRIES, New York City. Gaffney*, S. l\, for Information. 1-5-Omo pd. IUkino *■ Powder Makes the food more delicious and wholesome rovai ewsQ Po»cr- co., me.v you*. Thw Howell Torpedo. Coinmodoro John A. Howell, who has just boon promoted to the rank of roar admiral, is tho inventor of a self propelling torpedo that differs in sev eral respects from tho Whitehead. The chief novelty of the American system relates to tho mode of driving the screw. Whitehead stored compressed air in a chamber in his torpedo and placed in an adjoining compartment a small en gine which should be operated thereby at the right juncture. Howell employs a heavy flywheel, which is put iu rapid revolution, just before tho torpedo is launched, by connecting its projecting axle with a steam engine that is entire ly independent of tho torpedo. Tho Howell system has been improved since it was first patented in 1871, and it has been extensively used in tho United States navy. Arc Youj&s One of the Liviest in the Slate. [G'rkvillu Yeonmu.l I he Gaffney Ledger is one of the liviest country papers iu tj ie State. H is well printed, {bright and spicy Cm the time. The issue just previous to Christmas contained an iliu-drated write-up of the county officials of Cherokee, in which our former fellow j tov\ngtnun, J. B. Bell, Esq., figures. {^SERVES must be fed on pure, riel -'N blood. Hood’s SarNtiparilla is tin best nerve tonic. ch ithe - By enriching the blood it makes the nerves STRONG CLINE BROS. & CO., Livery Feed and Sale Stables, Opposite National Bank. I ii'st-cl.-iss turnouts: prompt attention: and eeuru-ous atti iidurits. We siiiioit your patronage. Piedmont Saving and Investment Co. Greenville, S. C. Just remember that all your strength must come from your food. Did you ever think of that ? Perhaps your muscles need more strength, or your nerves; or perhaps your stomach is weak and cannot digest what you eat. If you need more strength then take SGOTTT’S of Cod-Liver Oil with Hypo- phosphites! Tho oil is tho most easily changed of all foods into strength; and the hypophos- phites are the best tonics for the nerves. SCOTT’S EMUL SION is tho easiest and quickest cure for weak throats, for coughs of every kind, and for all cases of de bility, weak nerves, and loss of flesh. 5oc. and $i.oo; all druggists. SCOTT & liOWNK, Chemists, New York. The loan pem of this company will he found far m<>r<- dcslrrahh* in cvi i y w ay than the plans of Building A Loans Associations. Cur pian is a dcliuiic contract at tvasonah’.t; j rates. Loans made an approved properly. .1. C..1ei - feiuks, Local Attorney, Gaffney. S. ('. A. N. WOOD, BANKER, does a general Bankingand Exchange business. Well secured with Burglar- Proof safe and Automatic Time Lock. Safety Deposit Boxes at moderate rent. Buys and sells Stocks andBonds. Buys County and School Claims. Your business solicited. STRONG AS THE STRONGEST! The Pradenlial Insarance" ol America. HOME OFFICE, NEWARK, N. J. JNO. F. DRY DEN, President. Assets July 1, 1898, Surplus July 1,1898, Income for 1897, Insurance Written in 1897, $26,029,137.04 5,627,584.24 15,580,764.65 143,900,006.00 The Prudential has forged its way ahead until it now stands in the front rank of the great life insurance companies of the world. It offers all that is good in life insurance, and under the best conditions. The Prudential’s policies are the most liberal and modern contracts now issued. No re striction on occupation or travel. JAS. O. WYNN, Manager So. Department, ATLANTA, GA. C.T. RAWLS, Gen. Agt„ ASHEVILLE, N. C. WOOI> & SMITH, lit evident iV^cnts.