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# .C.Stacy, I* resident. J. G. Wahoi.aw. Vice President THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. Capital $30,000.00. Wixt. bny county claims, receivo deposit and make lll>cral loans on approved paper I). C. Hoss. Cnsliler. The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FKIDAY. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY CITY, S. C., TUESDAY, MARCH £ i, 1899. *1.00 A YEAH. ■k SENSATIONAL MUBDER RECALLED Death of the Woman in the Case. CONFESSES THE MURDER On Her l»enth-Hed Mrs. KUen Anderson is Alleged to Have Made the Statement that She Fired the Fatal Shot that Took Wil liams’ I.lfc. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Blacksbuko, S. C., March 20.— Ntws reached this place lust week of the death of Mrs. Ellen Anderson at Atlanta, Ga. From the letter writ ten by her mother, Mrs. Patterson, to a friend here, it seems that Mrs. Anderson died after a protracted ill ness, of paralysis. She wts conscious of the fact that she was going to die, and made a statement to the ef fect that she had fired the shot that killed Charles T. Williams at this place on the night of February 6th, 1896—believing it to be her husband Bob, with liis uncle Edmonston who had come to take her child Foster. Mrs. Anderson’s death, and the dy ing statement she is said to have made, recalls one of the most sensa tional murder cases that was ever tried in this section of the country. The woman who claimed to have done the shooting came clear while the two men who were barged with her were convicted—followed by the shooting of one in an attempt to es cape, and followed still later on by the escape of both from the county jail. It will be remembered that on the night of February 6th, 1896, Charles T. Williams, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., was found dead near the intersection of Lime and Shelby streets in this place. He hud been shot in the back of the neck and was lying in close proximity to where Marion It Reese, u most successful real estate broker, and a Mrs. Ellen Anderson lived. The relations that existed between these two had been common talk for years, and when it developed that ihe dead man was an old aquaintance of Mrs. Anderson’s, and that Reese was intensely jealous of the attenlicn paid her, suspicion pointed to Reese. And before the coroners jury com pleted its investigation Reese and Dan Luckie, a brother of Mrs. Ander son, disappeared. Mrs. Anderson was arrested as an accessory, but was released on bond. Sometime after wards Reese and Luckie surrendered, and the three were put on trial for murder at the fall term of court at Yorkville. A large number of witness- eswere examined—indeed nearly the whole of Blacksburg. The trial con sumed nearly two weeks and the court was always crowded. The case was replete with sensa tions; every day brought forth some thing new and perhaps more sensa tional—to be roiled under the tongue as a sweet morsel by those prompted solely by morbid curiosity. But the most sensational incident occured to wards the close of Mrs. Anderson’s testimony, when amid death-like stillness, she said she bad done the shooting—it having been expected by the prosecution and the public that the defence would attempt to show that the shooting had been done by her husband Bob Anderson. In sub stance her testimony was that she knew Williams was in Blacksburg the night of the shooting and hud warned him not to come to her house; that he forced his way into her room that night and she ordered him out, which ho refused to do; that while she was hunting for her pistol he left; with pistol in hand she ran out on the piazza, and think ing that she heard him running up the street, fired three times in that direction, but not with the intention of hitting him. Tho public did not believe the statement nor did the jury, with the result that Mrs. Anderson was found not guilty, while Reese and Luckie were. Now comes the statement from her mother, that when sho became conscious of the fact that she was going to die she said she had tired the fatal shot, that she thought it was her husband Boh, from whom she had been separated for some time, and his uncle by tho name of Edmonston, and that they had come after her child Foster, to whom she was devoted and whom an effort had been made to take away sometime before. Thus it will he seen that her dy ing statement, if such she made, is identically the]) same as what she swore at the trial—i. e. that she fired the shot which ended Williams' life, while at the same time it differs materially as to her belief at the time. Some have intimated that this so- called death-bed confession was but an inspiration of a loving mother to shield a wayward and morally de formed daughter—the public hud not believed her daughter’s testimony at the trial, but would when it was known that before djing she ro- euted it. Furthermore, may be it would result in the pardon of |pn. Jie ether hand the question is would a woman, no matter graved and having been found and conscious of the fuel paramour as wcil as her ire safe, and hence noth- would go before God with Lips? poo, at the time of the psident of this place, having come here from Demorest, Ga., after a brief stay at Tunnel Hill. She was remarkably handsome and engaged in the millinery business. The theory of the prosecution was that she had been intimate with Wil liams in Georgia, which was borne out by the letters introduced in evidence; that after her arrival at Blacksburg Reese became infatuated with her and when Williams arrived and tried to establish the former re lations that existed between them Reese became crazed with jealously and killed him. K. A. r. PROUD OF THE LEDGER. Farm Work at a Htand»tlll~liiter*-*tiii|f Items from Knell. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) E/.kll, S. C , March 20.—Farm work is oo a stand—no plowing of any consequence has been done yet. Wo)d cutting is about all the w rk that has been done since Christmas. Mr. M. Martin had a “chopping” Li t Saturday. Mrs. W. H. Champion is very sick at this writing. Dr. Ed. McKinney is atter ing her. Mr Ja e McCraw and Miss Laura Robbins, both of this place, were married } Merday at the bride’s home, Geo. D. Scruggs, N. P., officia ting. We are proud to get The Ledger twice a week, as it keeps us better up with the news. “Old FI w” must quit getting scared and go to writing; he could write if he would. There is a good opening for a rail road from Gaffney to the battle ground. It is badly needed. There is an abundance of wood and some lumber in this section, also many other things for transportation. The March winds have come at last, and the rc ads may get some bet ter, as travel is now almost impossi ble. Mr. Joseph Price is in trouble about his sh^ep assessment. He said he returned nine head of sheep to the auditor, md one has died since he made the return. He has ten left yet. If none of The Ledger readers can understand this, go to Mr. Price and he will show' you the trick. Buie Hawk. WEDDING BElIs AT GROVER Dentil VUitu Two IIonieM mid Carries off Loved Ones. Grover, N C., March 15.—Last Monday morning nearly every farm er in this community started his plow; but they are at a standstill again on account of the heavy rain fall since Monday at noon. Mrs. Amanda Sexton lias been sick with rheumatism for about two months, but is now improving The wedding bells are ringing round about Grover. The following couples w'ere married on Sunday, the 12th inst., at the parsonage in Grover; Mr Charles W. Harman and Miss Nancy E. Crawford; Mr. L. W. Allgood and Miss Mildred Wilson; Rev. T. H. Mullinax officiating. The school is progressing nicely un der the care of Prof, and Mrs. R. L. Howell. I will answer ‘ School Boy’s” ques tion of the 12th inst. The Eifel, of Paris, France, is the highest monu ment, it being 1 000 feet high, The answer to J. L. 8’s. question of the 4ih is; A sum of money at 6£ per cent will double itself in sixteen years. Mrs. Eady Green, after an illness of about nineteen days, died at the home of W. R. Shepherd where she had been living fur several years. On tho 0th inst. the death angel visited the home of Mr. George Moore, and claimed as its own h<8 loving wife. Her remains were buried at Mb. Paron. T. j g. MRS. PLAGE DIES IN THE ELEGTRIG CHAIR Now York Murderess Goes to Her Doom Calmly. EXECUTED AT SING SING LaUrlpiM*’* Legacy. Worn out and exhausted in body and mind, with shattered nerves and a palpitating heart; no desire for food and no ability to digest it; unable to rest or sleep day or night—this is La- Grippe’s legacy. Long after the grip germs have been driven out the poi sons which they created remain in the blood, the heart, the lungs, the stom- ache, weakening the nerves and low ering the vitality of the system. There is one way of desir jying the seeds of disease and death which are an inhentanie from grip. Dr. Miles’ Nervine will do it. It gives the shat tered nerves a rest and kelps them to recover theii strength. It stimulates the appetite, strengthens the stom ach, assists assimilation and fills the blood with the vital elements of life. “Two years after a severe attack of the grip, I was overcome with nervous prostration, heart trouble and nei- veous dyi-pepsia. I wus so low that I could not bear to be spoken to, and during the nerveous spasms which I fri quentiy suffered, Ihui no control of any of my organs. Every rtimdy known to my physicians was Liicd without success and then my w fe bought me a bottle of Dr. Miles' Net- vine. After using one bottle I could speak a few words At the end of three months I could talk qniie naturally and now 1 am completely cured of the trdnble.” Geo A. Anokews, Great Barrington. Mass. A trial package of Dr. Miles, favor ite treatment for the grip, consisting of Dr. Miles’ Nervine, Dr. Mibs’ Anti-Pain Pills and Dr. Miles’ Nerve and Liver PiIIy, will he sent absolu tely free of cost to any person send ing name and address on a postal curd, requesting the sample-, and mentioning the name of this pater. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elk- nurt, Ind. The car is the place to go for (U/e Photos. Six nice curds for 35 cents. Six still bettor for 50 cents. All work guaranteed first class at the car. When Told fo Prepare For I In* Death Chamber, the Woman Said “I am Kcady and Put My Trust In <Jod,” Hearing Up Iteiliarkuhly Well. New York, March 20.—Mrs. Place was electrocuted today at Sing Sing prison for the murder of her stepdaugh ter. She met her fate calmly. Mrs. Place died at 11:01. She made no scene. Tho first shock lasted 4 secouds. The voltage was 1,760. It was then reduced to 200 for 5 or 6 sec onds. A second shock was then given. Mrs. Place went calmly to the chair. She leaned ou Warden Sage’s arm. Her eyes were closed and she seemed neither to see nor hear. She murmured a prayer. Tw'o women attended her, one a prison attendaut, the other a physician. Mrs. Place was calm beyond expseta* tiou. No one has walked into the death chamber as screuely as she. Death came with less struggle than was ever witnessed hero before. Death was in stall taucoas. Just as she sat down in tho chair she ■aid: “God help mo.” The fcmalo attendants stcod before her. The physician adjusted the elec trode on her bared leg while the prison atteudant stood with skirts outspread. Dr. Irvine merely superintended. Smilo on Her Lips. Not an ins’ant was lost In throwing down the lever. Hardly a witness saw the convulsive movement that follows an electrical shock. The body merely stiffened. Tho face remained calm. Mrs. Place’s thin lips closed tightly to gether. It was almost a smile when she died. Twelve witnesses entered tho death chamber at exactly 10:43. At 10:50 Warden iago left tho house for Mrs. Piece's reout. He remained away eight minutes, during which time u keeper outside la the corridor came into the death chamber and called out another keeper. It was ieared Mrs. Place had broken down and would have to be car ried to the chair. Nothing of that kind, however, hazl occurred. A moment or two before 11 there was shuffling of feet dowu the hall and the death inarch was ended. Mrs. Place leaned ou tho warden's arm. Her face was pallid. She breathed in gasps. Her eyes were closed, bat •he bore herself steadily and seemed to almost pick her way across the short ■pace that separated her trout death. The warden, too, was pale and tho woman with Mrs. Place, following be hind, helped to assist her to the chair. She sat dowu and said a word of prayer. It was all over in a moment. Nothing ever was done at Sing Sing so rapidly before. Sho was dressed in black, the suit that ■be had made herself, a plain gown, which was lifted quickly to the knee. She wore black stockings and low tan ■hoes. Dentil Straps Adjusted. The electrode was fastened in a mo ment; another was placed over her tbiuk, light hair, taming gray, a small circle of which had been cut away. The straps were adjusted over her face and a pad over fbe forehead. Only her mouth was visible. In her hand Mrs. Place carried a prayer book and when the shock came she gripped it tightly. The other held fast to the chair handle. The woman's month merely closed; the face a trifle livid. Her heart ceased to beat within a minute. Dr. Irvine felt for the pulsations of the carotid artery in the neck and then the woman physician examined the heart. Dr. Irvine gave it as his opinion that death had been instantaneous. Yesterday at noon Warden Sago de cided to again notify Mrs. Place of the necessity of her execution and to tell her that she most be ready. She had been so hopeful that she would be spared ontil Governor Roosevelt an nounced his decisiou not to interfere with the course of justice, that the warden felt it would bo simple mercy to warn her of what she must undergo. Mrs. Place met him in her quiet way and be said: “I have come, Mrs. Placo, so that there will be no mistake; sc that there will be no misunderstanding, and to ex plain to yon that yon are to be ready on Monday morning at 11 o’clock.” The woman looked at him and said ■imply: “I will be in God.” Biie Cried a Little. After he left her Mrs. Place cried a little, bat b«re up wonderfully well. She had understood, she *aid, that she most die. Yesterday Mrs. Place still occnpied the room she bad tenanted siuce the day she was brought hero. It is the room in which Marie Barbrie, the Ital ian girl, spent her prison days on the top floor of the old building that served in years past as a hospital. All that mind could suggest to give Mrs. Placo comfort and courage, the warden and his wife and daughters have done. Mrs. Sage has been with her several times each day. Sunday afternoon tho warden’s wife spent an hour reading to the condemned woman from the Scriptures, and Mrs. Place ! herself spent an hour or two in reading extracts that had been sent to her. In the eveuiugRev. Dr. Cole of Yonk- era came to her. After his departure Mrs. Place had no consolation but her Bible. She promised that she would bear up well, and indeed, though suffer ing keenly.she maintained her calmness. With her in her room all night was Mrs. Cuthrvu Ccultry, one of the mat- tons. All last night she sat beside her in a chair and never for a moment did she trust the condemned woman to her self. Mrs. Place got up several limes and looked from her window at the storm which was howling acroFS the Hudsou. Her atteudant went with her, ready; I will put my trust and so tho cheirloss, dreadful night was pushed. Mis Place’s restless night, the ma tron. Mrs. Oouhry, reported this morn ing ban changed hcrbutiittle She hud prayed a number of times during the long hours; slept now and then, had watched out from her window, and early this morning she arose seemingly without resriet. Mrs Place left letters for several par sons and nude requests of llc*v Dr. Cole and Mrs. ii.ige The latter is asked to ■trend to some personal and private affairs. l*rnf **<•<! It llgtoi*. The fermer received a letter from Mrs. Place in which she toid simply tiiat she believed Gie had been forgiven tor her sins and won Id die with full faith in the hereaftor Yesterday she made the statement to her spiritual adviser that she wanted forgiveness front every one and treely forgive others. One of the friend* who ii hereto give comfort to Mrs Place is Mrs. Mtury, a mission worker in Brooklyn. Sho was with her yesterday and for some hours during the night She brought tracts for the disconsolate woman aud helped her to keep iier mind off the coining morning. Early today tho following official statement was given out in the warden’s office: “The matron reports that Mrs. Place did not lie down until 2:30, and then did so without removing her clothing. Sue then slept well until 6 o’clock. Tho euriv pure of the night was spent in reading her Bible, in being read to and in conversation with her attendants. A number of times after readiug a chapter sue knelt with her attendaut and prayed. She is reasonably composed this morning and ate some breakfast wi;u apparent relish.” The crime for which Mrs. Place died was the murder of her stepdaughter, whom she killed in a jealous rage, af terwards attempting tho life of her hus- 1 and. A mighty effort was made to have Govepm.r Roosevelt interfera, but ho refused, and the sauteiice of tho court was oarne i our. PRESIDENT OFF TO JEKYL. He L isv. s Tin in.mv!H- Accompanied by M/tiinii nnd Hohrtrt. TnoMxsviu.E, Ga., March 20.—Tho president and Mrs. McKinley, Vico Pre-ideut and Mrs. Hobart, Senator Hanna, Mr. Conotyou, private secre tary, and Dr. Rixey loft at 10 o’clock this morning ou a special train for Jckyl i»liuid The president occupied the handsome car lolaatua, in which he our.® down from W»«uingt<>n. The party will spen 1 tomorrow on Jckyl, retaining here Wednesday. Senate* Hauna and the entire party deny moat positively linu they know anything shout Tbm Rood's coming to Jt-k.J, and dtidnrvthat there wul be no I ohm a! conferenoo held at Jekyl. A delegmtnn of 40 Lroui Fitzgerald called oii tho pre-Rlout this morning and invited uim to visit that place The pie-.id“ut shook hands With the paity but there was no s; etch making. Many of them are trow Ohio; quite a iiuiuIkt served during the war with the president. It is not likely that the president will go there or nn\ where else, except Jekyl, during his stay here. CLEVELAND HOTEL BURNS. Fifty Mr* ping (jii*-sts AwHkened In T.in<* to Miike Tli**ii‘ K»Ciipt*. Cleveland, March 20.—The Brook- lawn hotel, corner of Fairniouut street aud Luoliu avenue, was partially de stroyed by fire shortly after 5 o'clock this morning. Over 50 people wore asleep in the building when the fire broke out. A high wind was blowing and the flam**s had gained great head way when discovered by a policeman. The latter p-omptly ran through the building awakening the guests. In many cases it was neceoiary to break iu doors in order to arouse the sleepers. A panic eii'no.l, but all the occnpauts finally escaped without injury. Several women were carried down the fire es capes by firemen. The origin of the lire is unknown. Loss about $10,000. Aldcriiis** Pinker Withdraws. Bir.MixonAM, Ala., March 20.—Alder- man John L. Parker announces his withdrawal from the race for mayor of Birmingham. This leaves the contest between AMenuau Mel Dreuuou and Ross C. Smith. Parker’s principal workers have already announced for Smith, and Smith’s managers claim he will got 76 p r cent of the Parker fol lowing, which they »ay injures Smith’s rucccss The Drennen men deny this claim. K^gisiration has closed." Th** total registration for the city primary is J,So4. Indian Sng-r Hill Adopted. C/UUtTA, March 20. — Tho leg islative council today adopted tho coun tervailing sugar hill. The viceroy of India, Lord Curzou of Hcdlostoue, ex pressed »atis'ac:iou at the unanimous feeling of the council ou the subject of the hill. He said the fullest inquiries have shown ihe necessity of urgency in the case end he condemned the bounty system as being “a vicious experiment for fceltish interests.” K-v-r Ab v- lh*- D trig r Llii**. Chaitanc-oua, March 20.—The Ten nessee r.v<-r is today 5 foot above the danger Hue at this p<int aud is rising rapidly. The « fticirl prediction is t ha I it will reach 12 5 feet, a *ta?:o at which it will do mnch damage. Farmers along the river are suffering sev< rely alroadv. A iarge nuiiiier o: local manufacturing plants b.iv* rhut down today ou account of the fl'.'.d l-ynsni'tf* UN-d ua-n st»ir . Atlanta, March 20 —A grocery store on Cruimcy street, kc] t by Abe Sher man. was blown up wt<b dynamite dur ing 'he uintit and tho proprietor's entire family narrowly oscaiwd death. Gher man lays the d- o i at (ho do *r of a hog tile neighbor and the jMikce are making an investigitmii wnh prospects of sen Rational developments. Three ILivau* I'ol'c itr-n Shiln. Havana, March 20 —During trouble between the Havana police and the pop ulace last n gut three policemen wore killed and about 25 persons wore Wbuudidon both sales. Public opinion supports the police without reserve. AN INTERESTING STORY OF SGCCESS An Enterprise that is Bound ing into Popularity. SOME CAUSES FOR IT. Live anil Fp-t.>-<late Methods are Attract ive to the People™A Liberal Polhy— Kver>thing New and Fresh—-Dally In- creasliif; ItusincK*. Tho remarkable success achieved by The Fair in a single week is evi dence that our people appreciate live and up-to-date methods of doing bus iness. Since the doors of this con cern were thrown open only a few days ago there has been a steady stream of eager customers, who have not only expressed in words their gratification that Gaffney has such a store as The Fair, but have bought liberally of the unusual bargains offered. They realize that their money has suddenly doubled in value and that fifty cents will buy as much at The Fair as they have been getting for one dollar. This, coupled with the fact that the goods are guaran teed, makes the popularity of this store assured. • The character of the stocks carried by The Fair has stamped itself indel ibly on the minds of all within their reach who like fresh, clean, desirsble merchandise at tha lowest possible prices. Nobody buys goods as cheap as The Fair and nobody is satisfied with so small a proftt. Nobody’s credit is as good as tho cash down, and nobody knows so well as The Fair that in order to build up a per- inamnt and successful business they mu!-t make it to the advantage of every buyer to trade at The Fair, and absolutely to undersell all competi tion. They are doing these things • nd are doing the busineM. CRISP WITH NEWNESS. Every piece of goods at The Fair is crisp with newness. The stock is just from the North where it was bought for cash. There arc no dam aged shop-worn goods at The Fair. They can sell you goods lower than other people because they get the cash every time and cash is a great power in business. They do not, therefore, charge you enough to make up for what they lose on others be cause they lose nothing, neither dc they charge you enougli to make up for what they lose by carrying hard accounts a long time, because they have no accounts of any kind, selling always for cash. THK LAIR’S POLtCV. The Fair is abundantly aware that the way to make a mercantile busi ness a success is to have satisfied customers, who have received such treatment and such goods as will not only bring them back to the store but will also lead them to direct others lo Tho Fair. They regard their advertisements as contracts with their customers and stand ready to prove every statement made in them. Their policy is: One man’s money is as good as another’s. They make no distinctions whatever. All goods are marked in plain figures so that anybody can see what the price is. The price is always the same to everybody and a little child can buy goods at The Fair just as cheap as the most experienced buyer. HOMEY BACK, IF YOU WANT IT. One of the most attractive features of the many that distinguish this store is the guarantee that goes with every sale, that goods may be ex changed or will he taken back and money refunded if the customer is not satisfied with the purchase. There is no haggling about it, either. All you have to do is to take or send the goods hack undamaged, and you get your money. The Fair’s trade is increasing every day, and tho people take them their cash because they know that they get big value for it and because they believe that when they have cash to spend it is to their interest to spend it at u store that does a strictly cash hniiness. Then they know that they are not helping to pay anybody else’s bills. If you want anything in dry goods, notions, shoes, clothing, hats or gents’ furnishing goods by all meausgo to The Fair. Contract L«*t. J. N. Lipscomb, of the Victor Cot ton Seed Oil Mill, has let the contract for building the iiiill to D. K. Ce*cil. Mr. Cecil is making the brick now, and xvill begin work on the building as soonjas the weather will permit. Mobbed the Grave. A startling incident of which Mr. fohn Oliver of Philadelphia, was the mbject, lb narrated by him as followa: *1 was in a most dreadful condition. By akin was almost yellow, eyes lunken, tongue coated, pain continu- ■By In back and eldes, no appetite— { radually growing weaker day by day. hree physicians had given me np. Fortunately, a friend advised trying “Electric Bitters,” and to my great Joy and surprise, the first bottle madt a decided improvement. I continued their uae for three weeks, and art now a well man. I know theysavec my life, and robbed the grave of an other victim.” No one should fail U try them. Only 50 cents per bottU Mt DoPre Drug Company. A VOLUNTEER’S DISCOVERY. Keyboard by Wiilcli M liue Was II.own Up Said to Have Uem Found. Cincinnati, March 20.—A local paper prints a story that the location of the keyboard by which the Maine was blown up iu Havana harlor has been found by an American engineer officer. The story is that Captain T. L. Hus ton of tho volunteers, who entered the service from Cincinnati and who hau been assigned to the doty of cleaning out the fortifications of Havana, had discovered in tha gunroom of the Cuartel de Fnerste a wooden box, or hnt, iu which he found a gatta percha tube containing one large cooper wiro and several smaller wires. He also found evidence of a keyboard having been torn away. Captain Huston had confided his dis covery to Mr. Warren J. Lynch, newly appointed passenger agent of the Big Four, who was visiting Havana, and said he was abont to trace the wires to prove his theory that the Maine was ex ploded from (hat point. The wreck of the vessel can be seen from this gunroom, not more than 100 yards distant. The room itself was in a part of tho prison tower to which ac cess was only allowed to a few officers. SHERMAN MUCH WEAKER. He Realizes His Strengtli Is Kalllug and Wants to U*-t Iloni'*. Kingston, Jamaica, March 20.—Tho condition of Mr. John Sherman, who is a passenger here on board the American line steamer Pavis, is not fav*ira'j e this morning. He is very mnch weaker aud the doctors are discoaraged. The United States erniser Chicago, which has been detailed to take Mr. Sherman on board and convey him back to the United States, has not yet ar rived here, bat is expected to reach this port during the afternoon. Dr. MaGee will have charge of the case until they reach Old Point Comfort. It may not be possible to transfer Mr. Sherman to the Chicago until the Paris reaches Santiago de Cnba. He appre ciates that his strength is declining and is desirous of getting home. Proposed Bicycle Ooinbtae.^mp Indianapolis, March 20.—O.KSmith, president of the Indiana Bicycle com pany, said today that—tt would require $23,000,000 to effect the proposed bicycle combine, as the purpose is to bny the S lants outright. Mr. Smith thinks, owever, that the organization will be consnmmated. If the plans are realized jobbers aud middlemen as well as re tailers will be eliminated from the trade. Next year it is proposed to establish de pots throughout the country for distri bution oi the bicycles. Anbury Items. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Asbuky S. C., March 16.—The farmers have been sowing oats for the past two or three days, but the rain has stopped them fora few days. The wheat in our community is look ing a great deal better compared to what it has been. If the farmers get any corn planted they will have lo get a move on themselves. The farm ers are waiting for the roads to get better so they can haul in their guano. If tiie bad roads would prevent them from hauling it, my idea is they ought to continue bad for awhile. We are afraid the peach crop will be a failure Ibis yorr. I will answer "School boy’s” question a» to which is the highest monument in the world, and its height. Washington’s monument is the highest in the world; its height is 555 feet. Show by example the difference be tween an abstract and concrete num ber. Our independent men to-day are those who make and raise what they need at home. If we depend on cot ton for an honest living very much longer at its present price, some of us are going to be where we can’t de pend on it. • I notice that The Ledger is stil re ceiving praises since its change. 1 haven’t heard of but one thinking it an unwise step. We are sorry to hear that “Pruella” took a larger mouthful than he could swallow. Let us hear from more of our cor respondents from different parts of the county. Blue Bird. Mt-etlng. Cherokee Farmers Mutual Associa tion met in tho court house yesterday and re-elected T. M. Littlejohn, Pres ident; C. W. Whisonant, Vice-Presi dent, and J. Eh Jefferies, Secretary and Treasurer. There was a full atlendance. The business is increasing fast and is be ing conducted in a satisfactory man ner. Only one loss was paid last year and tiiat loss was for only $25. The Fanners Mutual Associatin') ie composed of some of Cherokee's most substantial farmers which assures correct business, and cheap and safe insurance Mr. Ib-can to CompI«*t« HU Ntudiex. Rev. John Beean, who has been preaching iu the Episcopal church in Gaffney for some time, left yesterday afternoon forSuwauee, Tenn., to com plete his theological studies. Mr. Beean is a young man of fine promise. He came to Gaffney a stangcr, but he has endeared himself to our people, all of whom regret that his duties require him to leave us, and wish for him a successful and useful career. Fora quick remedy and one that is perfectly safe for children let us recommend One Minute Cough Cure, It is excellent for croup, hoarstness, tickling iu the throat and coughs. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney 8. C., and R. 8. Withers, Hlapsaburg 8. C. Don’t fail to visit Mooae’s Photo graph car and have a dozen fine cabi net Photos taken for only $1.59 or six for $100. WALSH OIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Former Senator and Mayor of Augusta Expires. WELL KNOWN J0URN ALIST He Cxme to Till! Country From Irr- luiid M'li< ii u Boy an<l Rose Rapidly From Obscurity mid Poverty to Promiliruce and Wealth. Augusta, Ga., March 20. — Patrick Walsh, former United States senator and mayor of this city, is dead from nervous prostration. His illness lasted just three mouths. It was Dec. 17 that 'Ml ft PATRICK WALSH. he went to bed, aud except for sitting up sometimes for an hour or so, he has never been up since. He suffered com plete nervous prostration, aud there has been scarcely auy hope of his recovery for weeks past. With the bitterness aud excitement of the mayoralty campaign in the fall of 1897, aud tho political wrangling caused by au unfriendly majority in couucil when be went iuto office, followed by the exactiug Unties of the mayor's post- lion, aud the constant claims upon his time, his strength and his sympathies b« Wok® down under the burden with the sad result already told. The remains lay tu state at St. Pat rick’s church today. The funeral oo* eurred at 3:20. Public Lntlnea wae sus pended. Public buildings and privat* buildings iu tho business portion of the citv were draped in mourning. Bishop Becker conducted tne religions funeral exercises at the Church of the Sacred Heart. The oration was madt by Rev. John Breslau of Charleston. The oity couuci', in session at 3 o’clock, passed resolutions of regret. All city officials and employes attended the fu neral in a body. Courts here adjourned and officials and attaches went to the funeral in a body. Telegrams of condolence are pouring In from every section of the Union. Patrick Walsh was born on Jan. 1, 1840, at Ballingary, Ireland. At the age of J2 he came with his parents to Charleston and during the war came a journeyman printer to Augusta. H« worked at the case iu The Constitution alist office, assisting to support his father and mother. Gradually he rose, by his owe efforts aud sheer merit, until he became the head of Tho Chronicle, one of Augusta’s leading citizens un*i a man of national reputation. In 1870 he held his first public office, having been that *ear elected a member of the oity counciL From 1872 to 1888 he was a member of the state legislature, and in 1894 he wo* appointed United States senator to HU the une^pired term of the lamented General Colquitt. During all this time he was foremost in every movement looking to the upbuilding of Augusta. To all this and care of his paper was added tho managemeut'of extensive pri vate business. TOLBERTS RET Efficacy cf the Governor's Recent Proclamation Will Be Tested. Columbia, 8. O., March 20.—The Tol berts, who have been under banishment for their part in the Phenix election riots of lass November, have decided to test the efficacy of Governor Eilerbe’s proclamation calling upon the people of Abbeville aud Greenwood counties to afford them protection and permit them to return to their homes. Thomas P. Tolbert reached Green wood Friday and went to his home in that county. R. R. Tolbert, who was one of ihe active participants iu the trouble aud who was banted down, but managed to escape, has gono back ttf Abbeville county, while James W., the postmaster at McCormick has also re turned. So far they have been permitted to resume their vocations without any demonstration against them. Inquirers Back at Chicago. Chicago, March 20.-^Tbe government court of inquiry returned from. Fort Leavenworth today and resumed the examination of witnesses in the matter of canned and refrigerated beef. It is probable that the court will remain in feession iu Chicago two or three days. Tho greater portion of the witnesses Fv.mmoned are those suggested by Ma jor Lee, the representative of Major General Miles before the court. His list includes seven names, among them that of Dr. Nicholas Sena. Soldleis to L**ave l*ana. Springfield, Ills., March 20.—Sheriff Downey of Pane today presented to Governor Tanner resolutions adopted by a massniceting of Pana citizens. The sheriff Slid that be and his deputies were now able to cope with the situa tion. Governor Tanner directed ths adjutant general to withdraw the troops ou Thursday. Snow on th - British Isles. London, March 20.—There has been a return of winter over the British isles. In London there has been a heavy fall of t-now, moustorms Lave swept the midlands and the uonh roan try sad outdoor work is at a stundstill. Storms Lave also raged over the North sea.