Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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^ K.k*W I **»*'**>*•“ 'rjiio ioi>oiow. $1.00 per Year. rmW.IRHKI WK0NK8DAY AND BA'II KDAY ^ HY Ed. II. DeCami*. i'mk Ledger is not responsible for ‘,he views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri* bate regular news letters must fur- msU their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Tuesday. All correspondence should be ad- iressed to Ed. H. DeOamp, Manager. Obituaries will be published at five •seats a line. Cards of thanks will be published #t one cent a word. Heading notices will bt published itten cents a line each insertion. stripped of all encumbrances and superfluities the dispensary’o powers are now compact and responsive to the movements of a vigorous hand. There was undoubtedly a majority in the Legislature opposed to Jie existence of the dispensary, and no better evidence need be wanted of the corrupting and dangerous power of the big machine than that the ma jority were helpless under its manip ulations. It is true that the opposition were divided in their plans of defence and attack ; but in t he face of any ordi nary foe all differences could have been reconciled and the forces could have been marshalled into one solid line impregnable for defence and ir resistible for attack. Yet such was the pull of the • Octopus, such was the dread of its far-reaching tenta cles, which encircle little politicians in their embrace and quickly squeeze the political life out of them, that the opposition remained divided and demoralized. So, the dispensary stands like the baleful Upas tree filling the air with its poisonous exhalations and ex tending its roots deeper and further into the soil. So. it will stand till some upheaval of the earth shall break the hold of its roots and hurl its huge trunk prostrate on the ground. And sooner or later that upheaval Jmust come. The politicians arc I afraid to trust the peop’e with this [question, and ere long the people [will be afraid to trust them. Then the people will take the matter in their own hands and settle it, finally land forever. ^ TIIK PAl.MKTTO TKKK. Our Legislature has declared that [the Palmetto tree, the proud emblem of South Carolina, associated with the memory of knightly men and 'queenly women—an emblem that has inspired heroes to fight and martyrs to die—that recalls the days tnd the deeds of Moultrie, Jluyne, Marion, Sumter, llutlege, unff Mrs. Elliott—shall no longer mock South Carolina’s degradation by imparting its soul-moving inspirations to a whiskey bottle. After the present supply of bottles [shall have been used up, or broken, or lost, or stored away as mementos lof the days of good drinking, the [lovers of “the chemically pure’’ [must take it straight and rely solely [on its inherent virtues to kindle the [fires of patriotism and to awake the |sleeping memories of glory. Well done, gentlemen of the Legis lature! You deserve well of your jountry. Your action reminds us of man who finds himself in a bar room or a gambling den among dis reputable associates, and who sud- lenly remembering that ho has al ways stood high in his community, iteals^out at the buck door without Jeaving his name or other evidence of lis identity. It may be “a sickly jes him to aqt not yet 5onsive to the nigs of pride and self respect, land there is hope that lie will re cover from the effects of the misstep and re-establish his moral manhood. NOTES AND COMM I’N IN. There is trouble over the accounts of Col. Neal, former Superintendent of the Penitentiary. It is said that he is several thousand dollars short, hut his friends say that the shortage will all be satisfactorily explained. Of course it will, but perhaps Cupt. Eber Allen knew more than people thought he did, after all. The war of Major Gen. Miles, Com mander-in-chief of the United States army against the beef packers con tinues with unabated vigor and un yielding pertinacity. There seems to be u strong probability that the I General will make a few packages of jstrong concentrated figurative mince meat out of those packers and con- I tractors themselves, before the war is over. This is the second time in the life of the General that he lias proved himself an aggressive and [uncompromising warrior. Dr. S. S. Knight, of Fountain Inn, IS. C., a man of broad culture and one [of the finest literary critics in the [state, writes: “I like the change in the form of The Ledger, its present make-up and the twice-a-week plan. [The double sheet was cumbersome. The copy that came yesterday is a daisy in make-up, variety of news items, and print.” Wo appreciate Isuch words, especially when they [come from a man who knows papers [and books when he sees them and is [not given to fulsome praise. At last the policy of our Govern ment in regard to the Philippines has levcloped into visible tangible shape. Ijnask has been thrown olf, and no longer room fur specula- jt or uncertainty. This pnent will not shirk re- yposed upon it by the It will follow ^ads, and destiny rce Dewey's fleet. k urjd sieze, of the • «. f«s i <<>'. thirteen hundred Philippine Islands, J Ubt SO. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ It is seldom that the private and public generosity of any town or community is more severely tested than that of Gallncy has been during the past few months, and never has a town stood such a test in a broader, not>' and more unselfish spirit. Calls for thousands upon thousands of dollars have been made and the calls have been nobly answered. The Methodists and the Baptists arc determined tt> have new houses of whorship that shall bo ornaments to the town and models of comfort and commodiousness, and the vast ma jority of both denominations are moving with such vigorous steps, that the early erection of these fine church buildings is already insured On top of these movements a cull for Limestone College comes and nearly !|i5,(XX) is raised without regard to denominational lines. Under these pressing conditions, the town votes by an overwhelming majority to ex empt the Carpet Mill from munici pal taxes for live years. Where is another town of no greater resources that can raise $15,000 on call for ob jects that appeal only to public spirit and broad philanthropy and that promise no return but the an swer of a good conscience? TALKING ABOUT TEXAS. A Stiulli Carolinian Says (in- Natives Have Neither Horns nor Hoofs. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Nechks, Tex., Feb., 10.—Since 1 came to Texas I have had letters from several young men, who have an idea of seeking new homes, asking about Texas. After a residence of nearly six months I am now willing to express my opinion of Texas. Texas is long and wide and deep— the biggest thing of the kind (and 1 like the kind) 1 have ever seen. She is long in resources and advantages; she is wide in opportunities; she is deep in possibilities. Siie has many noble sons, both by birth and adop tion. There is room for others. That is to say any young man can find space sufficiently large enough for his personal expansion, provided he is made of the right kind of mute- ri a I. Texas and Texans in past years have been grossly misrepresented. 1 don't know, perhaps, even now, it would not be hard to make some peo ple believe (hat Texans have horns and hoofs, that instead of growing regular horns like other cattle they grow Xo. 112 seven-shooters for horns, and that, therefore, it is a risky thing to come to Texas. You may get pawed, hooked and shot all at the same time. One young lady from this State went to a conserva tory of music in New York. (This was only a few years ago.) The other young ladies learned that she was from Texas. They would look at her in amazement as though they were surprised to see that she was civil ized, and they would say, “You are from Texas, well, well.” Texas is not a savage waste, nor are all Texans uncivilized. I’ll tell you what I have found here. I have found some of the best and most hos pitable people that I have ever found anywhere. In general, people here are just like the people in the old states, many good ones, some bad ones and a few sorry ones. This is no more than you would expect for most of the first families are from the old states, the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, all commingled. However I have s£en a real Texan, and he had neither horns nor hoofs. Another thing, the people here are ready to help a young man if they see he is made of the right kind of material. They don’t care to waste much lime on a bad piece of timber. Let it be remarked here witft empha sis, they are not idiots; they know good timber from bad;tLey know talent from brass. In a few words,Jl like Texas and Texans. I think it one of the best states in which u young man can seek a new home. It is a big state, furnishing big work and needing more big workers. By all means if a young man is looking for a soft place, a place wiiere he will not have to work, let him not come to Texas. Tramps and bums fare no better hero than anywhere else and are no more thought, of. Before closing I must tell you that I had the great pleasure of meetinc; Capt. E. G. Littlejohn and family, of Omen, Tex., not long since. Capt. Littlejohn is a brother of your fellow citizen, T. M. Littlejohn, and , your fellow townsman, Mayor Littlejohn. The Captain and his estimable wife are both South Carolinians. Mrs. Mrs. Littlejohn was a Jefferies. Among new friends nut at Omen is also to be mentioned Mr*, Little john’s sister, a very pleasant lady. I spent several hours in Capt. Little john's home, enjoying regular old time unadulterated South Carolina hospitality. Best wishes to all. A. Ci.auy. Ert-« I'UIh. Send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co.. Chicago, and get a fret sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Bills. A trial will convince you of their mer its. These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of Constipation and Sick Head ache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Reg ular size 25c per box. Sold by DuBre Drug Co. The cat may have nine lives but fortunately it bus no biographers. If you have a Cough, throat irrita tion, weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult breathing, croup or hoarse ness, let us suggest One Minute Cough Cure. Always reliable and safe. Cher okee Drug Co., Gaffney, 8. C., and K. 8. Withers, Blacksburg, 8. C. GROVER GOSSIP. Till- NiiwifiK of Sjirin;; Oats K< t:ii<1t'(l l-.v ln- Ht-mrut \\ <-at.li<-r. Correspondence of Tne Ledger.) Grovku, Feb., 20.—I am a reader of The J.edger and like it very much. Farm work so fat as the prepara tion of the land for this year’s plant ing is concerned is ao a standstill. The incessant wet weather is re tarding the work of sowing spring oats. If the weather would allow there will be a large area planted in oats this spring, but if the wet weather continues through February and the price of cotton continues to advance the area sown in oats will be small. It has been raining, sleeting and snowing for the past two weeks and the roads in this part of Chero kee county are in a bad condition, very near past travelling on. I really think Gaffney ought to send the chain gang or some other hands over on this side and work the roads, as they certainly are in a bad condition. A largo majority ot the people have paid their road taxes and 1 think the roads ought to be worked at an early date. Rabbit, bird and squirrel hunting has bean all the go during the snow. I think the young men all enjoyed the snow but I tell you 1 didn’t like it at all. The Lltb and 14th of February were the coldest days 1 ever witnessed. Cotton is taking a rise in price in time to raise the farmer’s hopes and give him courage to plant a large crop for next fall. Mr. Dick Eskridge is talking of moving his brick machinery to Blacksburg or Gaffney, but I don’t think lie has decided which place to go to yet. Our pastor, Rev. J. D. Bailey, of Cowpens, preached at Grover Satur day at 12 o’clock and on Sunday at II o’clock. Mrs. W. A. Dover is improving slowly. Mrs. Nancy Turner is confined to her bed with something like pneumo nia. Mrs. Turner is about seventy years old. There was a couple of young peo ple at Grover Sunday inquiring for the Squire’s iiouse. I expect the Squire made two hearts beat as one. Miss Lillie Dover, of Grover, vis ited friends in Blacksburg Saturday afternoon. Canon. FARMER’S FRIEND. II«- Missrs Tin- \\ lion It Kails to I’ut in an Appearsnoo. (CorrcsiiornJence of The Ledger.) Lancaster, Feb. 18.—Editor Led ger: I am sorry to-say that J have nothing but l)*td news to relate to you this time. I have been confined to my bed for the last week with grip, and we have had a snow twelve incln s deep and the thermometer has regis tered twelve degrees below zero, and the weather has been so bad it has been impossible for the country peo ple to get to town and nearly every body in town have run out of lire wood, and ns I had a full supply of wood on hand to run me through the winter there has been someone knock ing at my door every day this week wanting to know if J could let them have a little wood—just enough to do them until they could get some—and quite a lot more come to my woodpile at night while I was trying |to sleep and got all they needed for the pres ent, until I am nearly out of wood myself, but the worst of .all this is, we have failed to receive The Ledger this week. I am taking three Lan caster papers, the Columbia State, the New York.World, the Atlanta Constitution and the Baptist Courier and the Southern Christian Advocate but we do net miss any of them so bad as we do the Gaffney Ledger, and I cannot account for it. unless it is because I married a “Gaffney”—no, that is not all of it either, it is be cause The Ledger is one of the best little papers in the state and it is a farmer’s friend, and not only that, it is the merchant’s friend, and it is a friend to all honest, upright classes of people it matters not what occupation they follow. I do hope you will send me by return mail one of this week’s numbers. My wife sent to the office Thursday and Friday fur The Ledger and tailed to get it, and says she thinks I have been worse ever since, anyway I am now laying upon my back writing you forour thswe;k’s Ledger. Farmers’ Friend. Before the discovery of One Minute Cough Cure, ministers were greatly disturbed by coughing congregations. No excuse for it now. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney. S. and R. 8. With ers, of Blacksburg, 8. C. The telephone enables some men to lie without becoming confused. “Give me a liver regulator and I can regulate the world.” said a genius. The druggist handed him a bottle pf Dewitt’s Little Early Risers, the fa mous little pills. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney, 8. C., and It. 8. Withers, Biaeksburs, 8. C. A. K. HAWKES RECEIVED v GOLD MEDAL EZELL ETCHINGS. The Spni'litnliunf 1’oi-tiiiio.o-r (lust Help I’h lt«h«-Ii (>)«• IVopli'. (Corieapon'lence of The Ledger.) Ezki.e, Feb. 20—We are all pleased with the semi-weekly Ledger if the postmaster at Spartanburg would send it out to us on Saturday. We are informed that it leaves The Led ger office Friday right and I hope the postmaster at Spartanburg will see to sending out the country mail if it is so he can, for the paper is due Satur day instead of Monday. The last two weeks have been very unlucky for the rabbits and birds fur the people have caught lots of rab bits in tbe-snow that has just melted off. G. B. Moore bus*’ killed fifty or sixty birds during the snow, seven teen of which he killed at one shot. The scoools have all been vacated the past week on account of the severe cold weather. Mr. Joe Wilson is our teacher at the Simpson school house. The pat rons all seem to appreciate Mr. Wil son as a teacher. The people ot Henrietta, X. C., are anticipating having a normal singing school taught by Bro. J. B. Vaughn, beginning March the Oth, 1899, and contimieing 20 days. 1 hope that the Cherokee boys and girls will be well represented in the normal. Bro. R. A. Scruggs is very poorly but is now on the mend and hopes to bo up in a few days. J. II. Ezell has been on the sick list for the past two weeks but is slowly mending now. We would like to hear from Con gress concerning the park at Cowpens .for the people of this section think it would be a grand thing fur Chero kee county. The members of Xevvpleasant church are expected to meet their pastor, Rev. It. J. Tate on Friday be fore the fourth Sunday in this month for the purpose of transacting some important business pertaining to the fellowship of the church and it is hoped that the members will turn out. m. B. s. CAUTION Highest Award Diploma af Honor For Superior lions Grindlnp and Excellency in the Munufartiiie of Spcctaclea ami Kyo Glasses. Sold In 11.000 t’itieo and 'l ow us in tho U. 8. Most Fopular Glasses in tho U. 8. ESTABLISHED 1370. These Famous <|I.as9* Aim: Never Peddled. “These famous glasses for still' by 8. J Crawley & Co. MONEY TO LEND!! On tulip time and easy toms. Secured !>y tlrst luoi tguge on Unproved farms. Apply to K. it. UorPMAN, 4 Bowlin'..' 0mt‘eii, or to.lEEfEiuKK, New York City. Gaffneys, K. t'., for Information. 1-5-timo ptl. tot M [ lugs OR [ | You have , used allj 1 sorts of cough reme- i {dies but it does not 1 j yield; it is too deep j j seated. It may wear j I itself out in time, but it is more liable to produce la grippe, pneumonia or a scri- ; ous throat affection. «» You need something that will give you strength and build up the body. scon’s EMULSION will do this when everything else fails. There is no doubt about it. It nourishes, strengthens, builds up and makes the body strong and i healthy, not only to throw • off this hard cough, but to fortify the system against further attacks. If you are I run down or emaciated you ‘ should certainly take this nourishing food medicine. 50c. and ii.no, aU drup-^ists, SCOTT t< DOWN I., Chemists, New York. Tax Notice. The time for payment of state and county taxes, also eommutalion tax, lias l>een ex tended to March 1st, IhiC.). J. B. Jones. County Treasurer Cherokee (.V Feb. Util. IMG.-It CLINE BROS., Livery, Feed and Sale Stables. Opposite National Bank. First-class turnouts: prompt attention; and court eons attendants. ( 2“ W e solicit your putronujie. FOR $20 CASH You can buy one of M. L. Alexander's Favorite Silent and Light Running Sewing Machines And Tiie l,ed;.ei-for one year. Full de scription of muehine cun be bad at this ofllcc- '327 jAv.'"’ ThU machine Is irnurantccd for Hvi • . •ir. bv M L. Ah xunder. the dealer in T',.in . and Organs. Greenville, S. C. Bend money to t bo Ledger by Express or Money Order and the nmelilne will he shipped on ten days tilul. K machine Is not satisfactory we will pay return freight and refund the mom y 4&BSQ&UTEIY 'PURE &AKIN6 Powder Makes the food more delicious and wholesome ItOVAl CAKING POWOf R CO., NEW YORK. Handsomely Said and Duly Appreciated. [Yorkvllle Emiulrer.] Tho last issue of The Gaffney Lod ger came to us in the form of a seven column folio, with the announce ment that hereafter the paper is to be issued twice a week—Wednesdays and Saturdays. The first number of the new venture shows up hand somely as a progressive newspaper that is creditable alike to Gaffney and the county of Cherokee. Wo Doff Our Cap to You. | Blacksburg Investi^utor.| Our neighbor the Gaffney Ledger has changed from a weekly to a semi weekly. We have to congratulate the management on the change. Many of^ our worst troubles are those which we expect but never hap pen. For frost bites, burns, indolent sores, ezema, skin disease, and espe cially piles, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve stands first and best. Look out fur dishonest people who try to imi tate and counterfeit it. It is their endorsement of a good article. Wort h- less goods are not imitated. Get De- Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney, 8. (’., and K. 8. Witters, Blacksburg, 8. C. N’o-To-lJac for Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak meu siront:, blood pure. 50c.il. AH dru^i-sts. Real Estate For Sale. For sale, on liberal terms, five tracts of land adjoining Limestone property. Tracts vary in acreage from lO'-j to To ii-lt). A Iso eight lots of the hotel property at Limestone. Excellent building sites and cheap. T he old hotel and Jot is also for sale. Apply to It. O. Sams. The Pearl Steam Laundry Is operating on full time and turning out first-clsiss work. Remember us when you want work done. We will call for your package. We also Lave in operation A First-Class Grist Mill, We respectfully solicit your patronage and ask the people out of town to brink' their i orn along when they come iu to do their shopping. Will make your meal while you are busy here and you will lose no time. Richardson Bros. wines Didn’t Sav« It. King George of Greece 1« suffering from the results of an accident which i& amusing to say the least As a New Year’s present to his son, the crown prince, who was whipped in every bat tle of the Turkish war and has his cour-l age impugned to boot, he gave R marble statuette of the “Winged Victory.” As, he was handing the present to his son it slipped and fell, smashing itself and the king’s foot Fora quick remedy and one that is perfectly safe for children let us recommend One Minute Cough Cure, It is excellent for croup, hoarseness, tickling in the throat and coughs. Clic-rokeo Drug Co., Gaffney 8.0.,** and R. 8. Withers, BiacsKburg 8. C. Educate Tour Dowels With CasraretR. Kandy Cathartic, cure count ipation forever. 10c, :25c. if C.C.C. fail, druggists refund money. Why Eat Oirt ? That is tho question, when you can eat pure wheat Hour at the same price. The l > oNn Lilly brand of flour is made by Stroup Bros., at Cherryville, N.C.,of pure wheat. It contains no chalk, kaolin, mineraline or corn meal, as it is as pure as it is possible for Hour to be. If you want the best call for Pond Lilly at J. N. LIPSCOMB’S. A. N. WOOD, BANKER, does a general Banking and Exchange business. Well secured with Burglar- * Broof safe and Automatic Time Lock. Safety Deposit Boxes at moderate ^ rent. Buys and sells Stocks acdBonds. Buys County and School Claims. Your business solicited. The Gainey City Land and Improvement Company Offers for sale IIulhliiiL' Lot-; In this flourisblnjr town. Gaffney City; Also Farms near I'.Y and iu reaeh of tbe Seine >is of Lime done Springs and of ibis place. In lots of from .into loo acres on lilxru! time rates; also Agricultural 1.amis to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J. AT. A^ent. N. B. All tresspassing on lands of t his company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, are forbiddt n under penalty of law. . THE . PRUDENTIAL Insurance *- Company * of* America. Home Office, Newark, N. J. John F. Dryden, President. James O. Wynn, Manager Southern Dep’t., Atlanta, Ga. Assfets Jan. 1st. 1899 Surplus Jan 1st, 1 399 Annual Income Insurance in force Insurance written in 1898, $28,887,196.42 $5,888,894.76 $ 1 7,481,875.74 $414,547,053.00 $ 164,600,000.00 Paid Policy Holders to Date Over $36,450,000.00 ♦♦♦♦♦• THE PRUDENTIAL lias forged its way ahead until it stands in the* front lank of the great Life Insurance Companies of the world, Ii oilers all that is good in Life Insurance and under the best conditions. C. T. Rawls, General Agent, Asheville, N. C. WOOD & — A j£onC w. ill. N,