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P. o. Stacy. I'rcslcH'iit. J. (1. Waum.aw, Vico Proiildcut THE HATIOHAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. Capital $3o,fxx).oo. TV I hi, buy county ■ lalms. rocc\ vc rtoposlt itixl luikkcllhri'iil lumiN on npiiiDvol papor IF. U. IKosh. Ooihlor. The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. . WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Advei- tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County, ESTABLISHED FEB. 1G, 1894. GAFFNEY CITY. S. C.. TUESDA1, MAY 9, 1899. $1.00 A YEAR. GERMANY MAY SHUT OUT AMERICAN BEEF Bill In the Reichstag Hostile to Our Interests. FOR A RIGID INSPECTION Fririxt* of (ho Monsuro Ai-join Tln»t u fiovcriiinoiit Which Sent It* Own Troop. I’oitioiieil Mont lit Cnp.ible of FiirnUhiux Foreigners Had Food. Bkhu.n, May b.—It is authoritatively stated that the committee of the reich- stag to which was referred the meat in spection bill which was substantially agreed upon between the imperial cabi net and the United States ambassador here, Mr. Andrew’ D. White, has re ported against the measure and in favor of a bill so hostile to American interests that the government will probably re fuse to sanction it. The most unfortunate circumstances, as regards American interests iu the matter of the meat inspection bill, was the fact that there were insistent decla rations in the United States that em balmed and poisonous meats had been supplied to the troops in Cuba. Repre sentatives of the German laud owning interests lorn ly declared that if the Americans sent poisonous meats to their own soldiers they would certainly send it to the Germans. A bad result is that the bill as reported back provides for examination and inspection of American meats impossible to enforce without ut terly destroying American trade with Germany. The bill as remodelled by the reich- stag committee also proposes to exclude from importation hams, hard and sofl sausages and chopped meats, ami pre scribes that fresh meats must come in whole carcasses or continuous parts. The United States embassy and the German government still hope that the better counsels will prevail when the bill comes up for discussion iu the open reichstag on its second reading, though the chances for the enactment of the government measure are very slim. JUBILEE IN NEW ORLEANS. Vj'.iuIsImma Industrial Fair and I’oacn CttlahmtioN Opoaed. Nbw Ouuumj, May 8.—Th« Louisi ana Statu Industrial fair opened her* to day with an immense throng on the grounds and was made the occasion of n peace jubilee, celebrating the successful close of the war with Spain. Many bus iness houses and public ofiices were closet! at noon and an opportunity was given to every one to participate iu the ceremonies. The day was beautiful but a trifle warm. Prior to the official opening a parade Baveral squares long was organized and proceeded down Esplanade avenue to the fair grounds. It included in its ranks Governor Foster and Mayor Flower, eminent civilians, the officers of the exposition, social, labor and mil itary organizations, the commands of the Louisiana National guard, returned soldiers and sailors w'ho participated in the war and citizens. Steamboat, steal ’ip and factory whistles were souuu and hundreds of bells rang at noon when the procession moved and the United States warship Stranger fired a salute of 21 guns. Gov ernor Foster and Mayor Flower are down on the program for speeches and Miss AmeliaCammack fora peace poem. CARNIVAL AT BIRMINGHAM. Thousands of Visitors on Hand to Weleoinu Hex Vulcan. Birmingham, Ala., May 8.—The car nival and flower festival opened this morning and will continue for three days. Thousands of visitors are in the city. Rex Vulcan IV arrived over the Louis ville and Nashville road at 1 o'clock. He was met at the depot by bands of music and a committee of the carnival society. A big parade was formed at once and the king carried to tho city hall, where the keys of the city were turned over to him by Mayor Drennen. The king was then escorted to a prominent reviewing stand, where he reviewed ihe floral pa rade, which was participated iu by the aristocratic people of Birmingham. This evening at 0 o’clock a big concert was given in Capitol park, and an hour later a fireworks display occurred. At » o’clock the participants in the floral E arade were given a big reception and all at Lakeviuw. At the same time the German Turn Verein of Birmingham tendered a reception and ball at the Bir mingham auditorium to Rex Vulcan IV. ICdltor Shoots a MercliHnt. Columbia, S. C., May a—In tho last issue of The Hoeua Path Chronicle Ed itor Moore made reference to the busi ness troubles of Sharpe & Robinson, general merchants of the town. The firm failed later iu the week and W. E. Sharpe went to hunt for Moore. He found the editor on the streets and was { iroceeding to back him up against a ence and give him a thrashing when Moore drew a revolver and fired two shots. One ball struck Sharpo iu the abdomen, inflicting a serious wound; tho other passed through his leg, hit a wall, glanced and buried itself in the of W. G. Rash. Moore has public # ^£,‘*pient on his side. m 'Dies Comet Discovered. Mass., May 8.—Dr. J. E. or of Lick observatory, 'peovery of the Temples The position of the fenbed as “faint,” is :b mean time, right minutes, 6.8 sec- fcth 4 degrees, 82 MILES AND EAGAN SCORED. Iteport of the lleef Inquiry Court Made Public at Washington. Washington, May 8.—By direction of the president, who approves the find ings, Acting Secretary of War Meikel- johu has made public the report and findings of the military court appointed to investigate the charges made by Ma jor General Miles, commanding the army, that the beef supplied to the army during the war with Spain was unfit for the use of the troops. Tue most important features of the report are: The finding that tho general's allega tions that the refrigerated beef was treated with chemicals were not estab lished; that his allegations concerning the canned fresh or canned roast beef were sustained as to its unsuitability for food as used on the transports and as a long continued field ration; ceusnre of General Mi es for “error” iu failing to promptly notify the secretary of war when he first formed the opinion that the food was unfit; censure of the com missary general (then General Eagan) for the too extensive purchases of the canned beef as an untried ration; cen sure of Colonel Mans of general staff; the finding that the packers were not at fault, and that the meats supplied to the army were of the same quality as those supplied to the trade generally, and the recommendation that no further proceedings will be taken in the prem ises. A very close friend of General Miles and an officer of the army, when asked if there was anything for the general to say or do in regard to the report of tha beef board, replied: “There is aothiug for him to sar or do. The report has been approved by the president and the president is the commander-in-chief of the army. Criti cism of the report or any other action would be a violation of military duty.” Inquiry was made as to the status of officers criticised and for the course they might pursue and it was stated that as a military legal proposition it was impossible for any action to be taken by any of the officers aggrieved. SAMPSON IN WASHINGTON. Future Mov^mruts of the North At* Ian lie Squadron Discussed. Washington, May 8.—Rear Admiral Sampson arrived in Washington today and called at the navy department to confer with Secretary Long and Assist ant Secretary Allen regarding the fu ture movements of the North At’antto squadron. It was decided that tha ships should start from Tompkiusviil* on May 28 for Newport to be present there during the inauguration of the governor of Rhode Island. The squadron will spend the moutk of Jane in working out practically some of the problems to be laid down by the naval war college, the scene of which will be entirely within the waters north of the Jersey coast. The details of this project will be arranged between Admi ral Sampson and Captain Stockton to morrow ut a meotirg arranged to take place at Tompkiu.-\lllo. NASHVILLE _LEAVES CAIRO. Officers of tho Ouubout Determined to Iteacli St. Louis. St. Louis, May 8. — Tho gunboat Nashville steamed away from Cairo at 5:30 this morning and her oflicers, from Commander Maynard down, are de termined to reach this city. The Nashville will be the first modern vessel that ever came up the Mississippi us far as St. Louis and the people here are making great preparations for the reception on Wednesday. A steamer with a reception committee on boaru will be sent down the river to meet the gunboat and escort the Nashville to St. Louis. Receptions, dinners, smokers, eta, are being arranged for tho officers. Thousands of visitors are expected in St. Lonis, all tht railroads having made special rates for the occasion. A STEAMER RUNS^ASHORE. Vessel Loaded Willi Oott\j« Aground Near Long Island. New York, May 8. — A 2 masted steamer is ashore at Zach’s Inlet, L. I The steamer is the Scottish Prince, Cap tain Dodson, from Santos, April 21, for New York with coffeo. She went ashore this morning at 5:30 iu a dense fog. She is resting easy and not taking any water. The Scottish Priuco is a schooner- rigged steel vessel. She was built at Sunderland, England, iu 1883. She registers 1,058 tons gross and 1,235 tons net. Her bailing port is New Castle, England, and she is owned by J. Knott. A lifesavhig crew offered to land the crew of the stranded steamer, bnt the captain said he and his men wound re main aboard, as they were in no danger. Madrid's Creditors Uneasy. Madrid, May 8.—The French govern ment has intimated to the cabinet here that it would regr >t to see the exterior debt of Spain taxed or the rate of in terest reduced. In as much as Span ish stocks are mostly held by French- men. such a measure would bo calcu late! to hinder Spain’s negotiations in the financial market should she again ueud assistance. Jandldate. Is operating on tull time ana T , . first-class work. Ki'iiieir.be a letler re- want work dona. We will!, Shermin package. Wc also have In (T anerman » gn reference to the A First-Glass Grist U'ould be a candidate 1 Ohio, he saye: “1 am We respectfully «ollefl or governor, do not ..•!> *i... — 1 *- ‘bat con ; if uom and aslc the peop:.-omiioned in that con- !!“JPJ'k «i'pt accept it ii am thalr corn their shopping. Will While you are busy her no lime. No Fever at Havana Yet. Havana, May 8 —The coutiuned ab- •ence of yellow fever from this city as tonishes even the sanitary department. Resident physicians believe that the steps taken since the American occupa tion have made it possible that the dis ease may bo checked for a short tiiaa and look forward to a summer of com parative immunity from yellow fever. Ospedes Shows Modesty. Havana, May 8.—Colonel Cespedes, General Gomez’s chief lieutenanr, re lents the ill advised effort to push mm to the front at this inopportune time as the Gomez party’s candidate for the presidency of the prospective republic. Newark Ordered to Manila. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 8.—The United States cruiser Newark received disjiatches from Washington and imme diately hurried southward. It is be lieved here that the American warship is goiuy to the Philippines. GAFFORD ON TRIAL FOR KILLING LLOYD Second Hearing of the Noted Case at Greenville. JUDGE FOSTER PRESIDING FILIPINOS SURPRISE OUR MEN BY TRICK Daring Raid Into tho Town of San Fernando. RAILWAY TRACK TORN UP Motion For a Change of Venue Denied and the Work of Selecting a Jury, Which Will Probably Consume Sev eral Days, llegun. Greenville, Ala,, May 8.—Tho sec ond trial of John Gafl’ord for killing Francis B. Lloyd began in the circuit court here today, Judge Foster having declined the application for a change of venue. Gafford has been once tried and sentenced to death for the murder, but the supreme court remanded the deci sion, and hence the second trial. The killing of Lloyd occurred in the summer of lb07. The deceased was a member of the lower house of the legis lature for Butler county, and lived on a farm a few miles from Greenville. Un til a few years ago, he was city editor of the Montgomery Advertiser. Owing to failing health he retired to the farm, where he pursued his literary work, writing syndicate letters, depicting country life under tha notn do plume of “Rufus Sanders.” Tho Gafford family lived on an ad joining farm. In that family was a young widow, Mrs. Miller. John Gaf ford alleges that it was because of Lloyd’s iutu^yicy with her that he killed him. According to the story told by Gafford on the witness stand at the first trial, he had warned Lloyd to cease his atten tions toward his sister, and that Lloyd had promised to do so, but failed to keep his word. On the daf of the killing Lloyd was on his way home from Greenville, riding in a buggy. He had been for his mail. Gafford swore that he met Lloyd and accosted him, charging Lloyd with fail ing to keep his promise regarding his attention to Mrs. Miller and that Lloyd reached for his pistol, but that before he coaid get it out, Gafford, who had a shotgun on his shoulder, shot him dead. Gifford's story was flatly contradicted by too state's witnesses. Lana Jones, a negro, an eyewitness, swero that Gafford lay for Lloyd by the roadside, and that when Lloyd drove along, sitting sidewise in the buggy, reading a newspaper, Gafford shot him in the hack withont a word of warning. All efforts on the part of the defense to shake tho evidence of the Jones woman failed. Tnere was also other evidence tending to show that Gafford had as sassinated Lloyd. John Gafford, while a member of one of the best families iu Alabama, has a dark record. He has killed several men, so it is stated, and served a term in the Arkansas penitentiary some years ago for one of his crimes. It is alleged that the real motive on the part of Gaf ford in killing Lloyd was an old gradge. WILL BRANTLEY ESCAPES. Young Slurdsrer With Four Other Convicts Now at Liberty. Raleigh, May 8.—William Brantley, a young white man, who was serving a life sentence for mnrder of a merchant in Aurora, Beaufort county, has es caped from the penitentiary farm known as the Halifax farm. Ed Spivey was guarding nine convicts. Brantley sprang upon Spivey, took his gnu, threatened him with death and fled with four other convicts. One convict, who was serv ing a life sentence, and three negro convicts refused to escape. Bloodhounds tracked tho escaped men, and one was captured. Brantley was shot at. He killed one of the blood hounds. He is a desperate man. He and three young brothers named Bell and a man named Credlo, one Sunday night, knocked Bonner down as he was on his way home, threw his body over the fence and then stabbed him, though he begged for his life. CONGREGATION APPLAUDS. Savannah Preacher's Utterances on Expansion Meet Favor. Savannah, May 8. — An audience which crowded the Lutheran Church of the Ascension to the doors last night applauded sentiments of expansion and imperialism. It is something extraor dinary for a southern church congrega tion to applaud a pulpit orator. "I trust,” said Dr. Schaefer, the pas tor, “that wherever ‘Old Glory’ has been unfurled iu the islands of the seas tho flag will never be taken down.” Captain Watson of the Forty-ninth Iowa, who was present, indorsed the position taken by Pastor Schaefer and enlarged upon tho benefits that wonid accrue to the islands and to civilization by American domination. His words were eloquent and the audience broke into loud and resonuding applause. N« w Mill For Wilmington. Wilmington, N. O., May 8.—The erection of another big cotton factory in this city by a $250,000 stock com- pany is assured, Work is to be begun on the buildings within 30 or 00 days and the plant is to be completed and ready for occupation by Jan. 1, 1900. Mr. E. C. Holt, a member of the Holt family, famous throughout the south for their success iu cotton maunfacturiug, and owning mills in this state, is at the head of the enterprise. Highbinder Shot to Death. Sebastopol, Cal., May 8. — Young Gee, said to be a highbinder from San Francisco, was shot dead last night by his brother. Gang Gee, a merchant of this place, whom ho had attempted to murder after being refused a sum of money for which he was asked. Library Association Meets. Ati.ama, May 8—The twenty first anneal conference of the American Li brary association began here tonight with an informal reception iu the Kim ball House ballroom. Tito sessions will continue four days. Train Wirh Engine at Kuch F.nd Hun Almost to the American Outposts, Ralls Rvmovcd and Escape Made, So Quickly as to Daze Troops. Manila, May 8.—The Filipinos sur prised the United States forces at San Fernando with a daring trick on yester day. A railway train with one engine at each end was run almost to the Amer- McLemore Bros,, MAP SHOWING OUR ADVANCE, lean outposts and iu plain sight of the town. Before they could be reached, a gang of natives sprang off the train, tore up several lengths of the railway track, boarded the train again and steamed away, so quickly that there was no opportunity to capture the raiders. The Nebraska regiment is asking for a temporary relief from duty. Only 875 men of this regiment are loft at the front. Tha United States army gun boats La Ooua de Bay and Cavadouga, under mannand of Captain Grant, which Mgated up the Sau Fernando river lo* Vuagna on yesterday, as was presume# te establish there a base of supplies for the troops engaged iu the northern campaign, returned today. Major General McArthur having failed to connect with the expedition. The gunboats found rebels entrenched at Sosmoau and Guagoa on the water fronts of the towns. The vessels steamed past tho works, sW.lmg tho occupants and driving them oat. Landing parties from the boats en tered bout towns, capturing also at Sosmoau a Spanish captain m uniform, who was ostensibly a prisoner in the bauds of the rebels, and also a native officer. Arriving ut Guugua, the town and a small gunboat were found to be burning and the natives were evacuat ing the place in uonseqnonce of the bom bardment. At Sosmoau the lauding party cap tured a number of Filipino flags and a quantity of arms, chiefly bolos and bows and arrows, besides a lot of band instru ments which the men played as they marched back to tho boats. Captain Grant’s expedition will probably return up the San Fernando river after having been reinforced, on recently purchased light draught Spanish steamers. ISLAND OFJJEGROS LOYAL. Natives March Under Our Flag and Repudiate Aguinuldo. Hong-Kong, May 8.—M. Lacson, a brother of tho loyal president of the island of Negros, arrived hero today bearing letters of introduction from General Otis. His mission is to pur chase steamers for trade among the islands under the American flag. In an interview M. Lacson said: "The proclamation of the American commissioners, is entirely satisfactory. It gives ns antonomy and greater liber ality than we demanded. We believe that America will not fool us with treaties as Spain fooled us. “Aguinaldo was honest as long us ho was under the influence of Dewey and Wildman, but he listened to tho state ments of the Hong-Kong junta, who are American traitors. “Negros wants nothing to do with Aguinaldo’s proposed peace conference. We are as loyal as New York and our soldiers now march under the American flag.” - SITUATION GIVEN BY OTIS. Portions of His Dispatch Withheld From the Newspapers. Washington, May 8—The war de partment has received from General Otis a dispatch giving the situation in tho Philippines, some parts of which have been omitted by the war depart ment in making it public. The dispatch is os follows: “Lawton at Maasin ami BaHuag, scouting parties to north and east. Mc Arthur at San Fernando. Population of country between Manila and north ern points held by troops returning home; appear cheerful and contented. Army gunboats operating in rivers. Signs of insurgents’ weakness more ap parent daily.” Kunquet to Admiral Drwey. New York, May 8 —Admiral Dewey has cabled to this city his acceptance of an invitation to a banquet to be given in his honor by 100 prominent citizens. It is likely that Admiral Dewey will re turn to tiiis country us soon as peace negotiations with the insurgents have been concluded. While the exact date of his departure must depend in a large measure on the conclnsion of terms of peace with the insurgents, it is expected by the Washington authorities that the hero of Manila may leave tha Philip pines within a week or two. Treaty With l< rb-ndly Isles. i*AN Francisco, May 8 —A letter from Tonga, Friendly islands, dated April 11, rays that a treaty has been entered into between Great Britulu and the islands. THE LATEST COT TON MILL NEWS. Items of Interest to Textile Workers. OPERATIVE PERSONALS The Improvements and A.Ivaneements of the I’ast Week in North ami South Caro lina Cotton .Mills and Hosiery Kaeto- rles. Etc. |Southern and Western Textile Excelsior.] J. W. Moore has resigned as boss carder ut the Alpha Mills, Charlotte. J. II. Blackwell of Spartanburg. S. C., has become 2nd hand nt the Vic tor Mills, Greers, S. C. J. VV. Broadnax, ,of Abbeville, S. C., is engaged as spinner at the Vesta Mills, Charleston, S. C. J. F. Bo.ick, loomlixer, has changed from Greenville, S. C., to I’elzer No. 4. The Palmetto Cotton Mills, Co lumbia, S. C., will soon change to nainsooks and piqsie weaves. W. B. Williams, of Pacolet, S. C., is engaged as overseer of weaving at the Vesta Mills, Charleston, S. C. Samuel Plyler, loomfixer at Fort Mill, S. C.. has accepted a position as loomlixer with the Cherokee Falls Mill, Blacksburg, S. C. New Kitsou picking machinery has been ordered by the Bala Cotton Mills, Concord, X. C., and Whitney, 5. C., Cotton Mills. J. A. Lafoy, formerly 2nd hand in spinning at Camden, S. C., has ac cepted a position in a Spartanburg. S. C., roller covering shop. F. L. McKown has removed from Cherokee Falls to Gaffney, S. C., and has accepted a position as 2d hand in the card room of Mill No. 2. Frank Whisonant of Stanley Creek, N. C., has accepted a position with the Albian Mills, Mt. Holly, N. C., as night overseer of spinning. The new building now erected by the Union, S C., Knitting Mills is 80x200 feet, two stories high. With this addition they will have a very large plant, having already 40 knit ters in operation. i). J. Carpenter Co., the lessees of the Newton, N. C., Hosiery Mill, are succeeding so well that the mill is now in operation both day and night. The 20 machines are operated on hose and half hose. John Linder, who had charge of the carding and spinning in the Char lotte, N. C., Cotton Mills has gone to Jackson, Ga., to taxe a similar posi tion in the Pepperton Mills with Superintendent Fred Cumnock. A 2.010 spindle hosiery yarn equip ment is now being installed in the Sutro Cotton Mills, Yorkville, 8. C., owned by T. I). McClain. The ca pacity of the mill is 7,000 spindles, and it will be filled up later. T. L. Ross, superintendent Patter son Cotton Mills, China Grove, N. C., is the delegate to the Lutheran Synod at Salisbury this week from that place. Mr. Ross was also elected Mayor of China Grove last Monday. The Knoree Manufacturing Com pany, Enoree, S. C., has placed a re peat order with the Woonsocket Ma chine tt Press Company, for their well known roving machinery, with all their patented improvements. The Enterprise Manufacturing Company. Kings Mountain, N. C., contemplate making an addition to tho mills in the near future. The steam plant will be improved, to gether with other improvements about the mill. T. H. Fairchild has resigned as boss spinner at Eureka Mills, Ches ter, S. C. His successor is George Mtllen, who was roller coverer at the Highland Park Mill, Charlotte, and a brother of JapMillen. the well-known roller coverer at the Tuckast-ige Mill, Mt. Holly, N. C. Work on the new addition to the Modena Cotton Mills, Gastonia, N. C., has been suspended for a few days for want of brick. This will be a 5,000 spindle mill in which Whitin machinery will be installed. The looms at this mill are necessarily idle, and will remain so until the new mill can be started. The Tuckaseige Cotton Mills, Mt. Holly, N. C., we hear, are to bo en larged. It is said that the addition will be built for 10,00(1 spindles. At present they are operating by water power a 0,000 spindle mill on warps and skein yarn. A. P. Rhyne is president, and A. C. Lineberger treasurer, agent, superintendent and buyer. The Tuckaseige Mills have recently made an addition to their cotton storage house, 00x80 feet. A charier lias been granted the Robbins Manufacturing Company, of Goldsboro, N. C., with $12,000 capi tal, which allows them to make cot ton and woolen fabrics. Henry Weill and F. L. Robbins are tho principal owners. Mr. Robbins, who is superintendent and manager of the Wayne Cotton Mills there, we under stand will be manager of the new en terprise, which we hear will manu facture yarns, and for which Mr. Robbins is now North buying ma chinery.* PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. I’ooplv You Know aiui I’copta You Don't Know. E. H. Blanton, of Bolinsville, was in the city Friday. Rev. A. D. Davidson, of Dover Dam, was in the city yesterday. Mr. John Moss, of Cherokee town ship, was in the city Monday. S. A. Stacy, one of our successful farmers, was in the city Saturday. E. H. Bridges, of Blacksburg, came over to the city yesterday on businej James O. Hill, cf GowdeyvilJ came up to the city Friday on u bi ness trip. Superintendent of Education A| Arthur, attended the commencemi exercises of the Graded School Blacksburg last week. Singleton Clary, one of CherokeJ worthy old veterans and citizens, among his friends in the city Satj day. Black Scruggs, of the Buttle.groui came in to see The Ledger yesterdi Mr. Scruggs says the battle grot folks are moving for the twen| seventh. John Bently, one of Cheroki most prosperous farmers, was oi business trip to the city Saturday. W. L. Goudiock, of Gowdeyvilh prominent, citizen was among visitors to the city yesterday. Jeff Estes, of Etta Jane, was the city Saturday. E. K. Bele'.y came over fr| Blacksburg yesterday on businessl W. B. Blackwood, of Gowdeyvil] was in the city Saturday. Mr. John Atkinson, one of most popular drug men on the roi was in the city several Jays li week. Mrs. Ed. H. DeCamp and lil daughters, Willie and Nellie, l| Friday evening for Charlotte to apt a few days with relatives and frien| Yesterday they went on to Statesvl to visit Mrs. G. W. Taylor. Loyd Torrence, a native of this cl but now a prominent citizen of Cl| lotte, N. (3., is in the city vi&il friends. He is accompanied by mother, Mrs. S. A. Torrence. X. Blanton, of Grassy Bond, in the city Saturday on business. Worth Little, now of Shelby, C., but formely of Gaffney, came to the city yesterday on a visit to brother, J. Q. Little. Dr. W. J. Douglas, of Asbi came up to tho city Saturday. Lee I’atrick, of Mercer, was in city yesterday. Luther Sarratt, of Grassy Po| was in the city Saturday. C. C. Lever, a bright young mat Greers, was in the city yesterday. Prater Smith, of Blue Branch, among his fellow Cherokeeans in city Saturday. James E. Garner, of Thompi Mill, was in the city yesterday, Keenan McCullough, of Mei came up to the city Saturday. G. B. Wright, of Flint Hill, wai the city yesterday. Coroner John Vinesett spent time in the city Saturday. Junius Sparks, of Home, wi the city yesterday. J. R. Gordon, of Cherokee came up to city Saturday. A. M. Bridges, an efficient mi trate of Blacksburg, was in the yesterday. Win. Nance, and James Eisonl prominent men of Grindal, we( the city Saturday on business. E. A. Trescot, Esq., of Blacksl was in Ithe city yesterday on fessional business. J. M. Allison, of Blacksburg, in the city Saturday. Hon. Wm. Jefferies was araonj friends in the city yesterday. A Compliment to CiaiTiiey’M UlrM (Correspondence of The Ledger.) State Line, May 5.—Mrs. garet Harris is very sick at this ing, also Mrs. K. E. Cantrell is low with pneumonia. Mr. Will Moore, of Ezells, very badly hurt the other day b; train at Clifton. He was hanginl the train and it running fast an hit one of the posts on the rl The doctors say there is not much chance for him to live. Your correspondence from this place was in Gaffney last Sunday. Preparations are being made at the Cowpens Battle Ground and near there for the grand celebration the 27th of May, which we hope will be a success. Gaffney is fully blessed with all that is needed, and among the blessings there are some of the finest girls ami prettiest of any place I know of. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, we are glad to say, is most well again. c. c. H. The largest tree in the Eastern hemisphere, if not in the world, is a monster chestnut standing at tho fool of Mount vLtna. The circum ference of the main trunk ut GO feet from the ground is 212 feet. I tin Life Wan Saved. Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen of Hannibald, Mo , lately had a won derful deliverence from a frightful death. In telling of it he says: “I was taken with Typhoid Fever that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs be came hardened. I was so weak I couldn’t even set up in bed. Noth ing helped me. I expected to soon die of Consumption, when I heard of Dr. King’s New Discovery. One bottle gave me great relief. I con tinued to use it, and now am well and strong. I can’t say too much in its praise.” This marvelous medi cine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and $1 00. Trial bottles free at Cherokee Drug Co.’h Drugstore. Every bot tle guaranteed. ALLEGED SWINDLER CAUGHT BY POLICE Dr. Hans Hoglesburg Under Arrest at Los Angeles. IS WANTED IN NEW YORK tion excitement, was by the editor of a weekly paper pa to lished at his old home, Greenwood. By bis statements published in Tb* Index, Tolbert evidently desires to pac ify his tenner neighbors and says ha wishes to return to his home and basa< ness. He declares he did not make state* incuts attributed to him In an interriesT printed in the New York Independent^ which inflamed the people against him, and that he Las always been in favos of white supremacy. No W'reck Off Kitty Hawk. New York, May 8.—Cable advioet from Havana announce the arrival thera of the steamer Orizaba. This set# al rest any anxiety cansed by the finding of a life preserver marked "S. 8. Oria- aba” off Kitty Hawk, N. (X —■ - 4 A Retired Officer Killed. Nantucket, Mass., May 8.—Major I* O. Overman, U. S. A., retired, was in* stautly killed by falling from a staging on which he was at work at his snm* met homo here today. A FetUloa lu Baafcrivtcy. CmoAoo. May I.—William R. Kerr, former commissioner of the city hetoth department, filed a petition in bank ruptcy today. Liabilities, $349,000; as* sets, $1,000. Judge Lawrence No More. Bei.i.efontaike, O., May 8.—-Jodga William Lawrence, ex-comptroller if the treasury of the United States, died at his country home here today. Austin Flint Seriously III. New York, May 8.—Dr. Austin Flin^ the well known nnthority on diseases of the brain, is seriously ill with pnenmiM nia at his home in tlus city.