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\ Til ED I^ICDOIDI*. BY Ed. H. DeCamp. •; PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY HUI1SCRIPTION PRICE: Cash in advance, per year.... II 00. On time, per year $1.50. The Ledger is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Oorrespondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to the point to iusure publication; also endeavor to got them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings. Ca^ds of thanks will be published at one cent a word. Reading notices will be published at ten cents a line eech insertion. Obituaries will be published at five cents a line. All correspondence should bo ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. I f SCARED LAW. .lust now the law in South Caro lina is cowering and hiding from a vengefu 1 mob who have rent its robes of majesty, trampled its honor in the dust, and are now howling for its life blood. Majesty and honor, indeed! That is a pretty majesty that slinks away from the public gaze, and hides itself*in mortal terror at the first sound of battle ! That is a fine type of honor that cannot bear the strain of a single test! There is more majesty about the rules of a country debating club than there is about some of the laws on the statute books of South Carolina. There is as much visible honor in the unwrit ten regulations that control the movements of a blind tiger, as there is about a State that parleys with mobs and runs from criminals. Two negroes in Florence the other day attempted to perpetrate the usual crime but were bulked and thwarted in their fiendish purpose. Then came the uprising, the hunt, the pursuit, the arrest by the officers of the law, the gathering of the mob, the messages to the governor for help to protect the prisoners, the farce of the mustering of the militia, and ail the usual steps and processes with which the public is already too familiar. The negroes were caught not far from Darlington and turned over to Sheriif McClendon, of Florence, who kept them at Darlington in a box car strongly guarded for a whole day and then spirited them away on a special train into North Carolina, and thence over other railroads re mote from the scene of action back to Columbia, where he dumped them inside of the walls of the State peni tentiary. Jn the meantime a crowd assem bles in Florence and holds un indigna tion meeting at which fiery speeches are made and scathing resolutions are passed. They wire the governor to send the prisoners back to Flor ence, which ho refuses to do. They then abuse Sheriff McClendon and every one else who had aided in sav ing tlio prisoners from a lynching. Many of the citizens of Florence, per haps a majority, endorse the sheriffs action and oppose violence and law lessness, but us usual they are pow erless to restrain the excited mob. . Such is an outline of the circum stances. We relate thorn merely to point a moral. It is clear that the sheriff and those who acted with him did their duty as they saw it, and we admire them for that. Dut we do not see that anything is gained for the caueo of law and order by this feat of the sheriff and his posse. The mob have been prevented from committing a crime, but it lias been done through means that huve neither increased their respect for law nor inspired them with any healthy moral sentiment. The lives of the two wretched prisoners huve been temporarily saved, but this of itself is hardly worth a considera tion. They have forfeited the right to live by their fiendish deed, and it matters very little so far as the pub lic is concerned how soon the forfeit is paid. What we contend is that the law is dishonored and public order is jeopardized, ju^t as much by the course pursued in this cu^o by the sheritl and his friends, us would have been done by a regularly constituted lynching of the establish; d type Indeed we seriously question If a lynching in hpite of the officers of the law would not have left those officers and the law which they im personate more highly respected by the public at large than this dodging, running and hiding have done. Peo ple may honor a man or a principle that has been overpowered by brute force, but no one can honor ridicu lous weakness and self-confessed cowardice. We believe that even now it would do something towards retrieving the law from disgrace and contempt, for Governor McSweeney to semi those negroes back to Florence and call out soldiers enough to protect them until they can lie tried and punished by law. There is just one more thought in regard to to this affair at Florence and all similar affairs. The lynchers and would-be lynchers claim that they are rendered desperate by •» sense of danger to female virtue, and that they are defending the purity of their homes and the honor of their wives, sisters, and daughters; while the truth is many of them are actuated by instincts scarcely less brutal than those they would punish in their victims. We seriously ques tion if there is a single intelligent woman in Florence, or in the State, who would not ratlier trust her honor in t! e hands of the conservative law-abiding men of the country than in the hands of any of the turbulent, blatant avengers of rapes and so called, s-lf-appoinLd defenders of female honor. NOTES AND COMMENTS. There is an alliance in this State far more palpable and “unholy” than that charged by Senator Tillman, as existing between the preachers and the bar-keepers. It is the alliance between the dispensary and the free school system, and it is headed by no less a personage than Senator Till man himself. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ We hope thp veterans of the coun try. will not ferget that Gen. C. I. Walker wants to meet them and their wives, sons and daughters at lame- stone on Saturday, August 11th. Work on the farms will lie over by that time, and we hope to have a big crowd, firing yonr baskets along with some dinner in them, and be prepared to spend the day, ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ We have been told time and again that the war in the 1'hilppincs is over, yet of the army of 05,000 mer sta tioned there, only 3,000 can be spared for the emergency in China. It is a curious peace which requires an army nearly three times as large as the whole United States huve required in ordinary times to protect their fron tiers—even all of their forts—and subserve all tlie purposes of a stand ing army. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The Rev.Ciarence Dixon will preach in Sfn iby next Sunday, and an excur sion train will be run from (iafTney to that town for the accommodation of uil who may wish to hear him. Mr. Dixon is one of the most noted pulpit orators in the United States, and all who go will have a rich, intellectual and spiritual feast. It is an oppor tunity that will not soon occur again, and there ought to be a large crowd. The fare is only 75 cents for the round trip. The train will leave the S. C. & G. FT depot at 8:80 a. in., and will return at 9:80 p. m. Mr. Dixon will preach two sermons, and the excur sionists will have opportunity to hear both of them. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The situation in China grows dark er, and the whole world is still in doubt and anxiety. Stories of the safety and of the slaughter of the foreigners in,Pekin continue to alter nate with each other in unvarying succession, while the great nations are hurrying preparations for un in vasion as rapidly as they can. The Imperial Government of China—if indeed such a government exists—has petitioned the United States for their kind offices in bringing about a peace. President McKinley replies that on certain conditions this government will do the best it can for China. We b?lievo that the United Htates now have or soon will have a great oppor tunity to ingratiate themselves with China and secure great benefits for themselves for all time to come. Surely this government doi s not want any territory in China, and this fact, if demonstrated to he a fact, will give it immense advantages in the final negotiations. It remains to he seen whether our government will profit by her position and ri^e to the full measure of her duty. Rf .1 iiHt to Uie Itoy. Give the hoy a chance to do some thing on the farm. Give him a small plat of ground and let him raise some crop on it which ho is able to attend to properly, v/ith such suggestions as you may be able to give hUn. Afte r his crop is made then buy it from him, or sell a pig on credit and Jet him fatten if, and wheh lie sells it, let him pay rent on the land housed and also for the pig. Don’t put him to rai-ing chickens, at which, probably, you have aUea.ly inadea failure. Let him do some work whereby . our sug gestion fr m time to time will enable him to come out with a dollar or so, at the end of the year. Money which he has earned for himself, be it ever so little, is more satisfactory to him titan would be thrice the amount given to him. lie will thereby gain u knowledge of business and econ omies early in life which cun be a source of gratification to himself and his family in later years.—-Cotton Planters’ Journal. Grover I’ont Otliee RoMx-d. [Slii'liiy Aurora.] The Post Office at Grover was en tered feiipday night, the safe blown open and uil the qocnoy, stamps, postal notes and other funds stolen. There is no clue to the thieves. En trance was made through the store house of C. F. Hambright, who is the postmaster $ioo Reward, $ioo. Tlie I'cudcriiof thlK |>:i|><‘r will be pli'iinod to l< :irii I lint llits (< l.i ut I'sisl oiio drt'iKloil (IIh- tsiM* tliiit srii un- bus Ims'ii ul In lo nji'o in n:i lisHtiiKi'Miiiul i lint 1«<'utarfli. J1 ulI'liCitlurrh Cure isthconly positive euri; now known to tlio moiliciil fnitcriiity. Cuturrh IkiIiik ii isiii h| 11 ii i l> hi ul tUstsiHo, rct|uin-H u const 11 u- 11* hi ii I 11 i'll) inisit. Hull's < alurrli Cure is tuki-n intt'i'iiully, affine tilm-tly upon the IiIimhI and mut'iiuH Miirturrs of the systisn. |bt*rvby di-siroyintf tbo foiindiitlon of tlio bl .i-ii>>), cud imiiijr the pullout stmitrtli liy liiilldlni,' »ip I in) ''Destitution mid usslsliiijr nature in doinp lis woik. Tjje nrnpriotorit I Intvc so nmi'li fnilli in ItsisHiifivc (M)w, i* I lliul l lu y dII'it <>nr llundmi Dollars for uny I'.isi' thiii it falls to euro. Send for list of Testimonial!;. Addie ,s, K. .1. (.'HKNKV & Go., Toledo, O Hold by DruifglsUi. 75o. Hull’s Family Fills are tbc best. A VOICE FROM FAR OFF Mr. Crocker is Alive and Writes of the Situation. PREPARING TO ESCAPE. ThiiiKA Around Clilukiang In a State of Uncertainty and Forelifners Have Their Valises Racked Heady to Kun—Two Great Viceroys Desire I’eace. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Chinkiano, China, June 25.—We have just now transpiring over hero one of the most curious and enter- esting passages in the history of mankind, Europe, Asia, and America all together engaged in a war—Gog and Magog—a row among all the big dogs. I will not go into details about the war in the North as you get correct and quick telegraphic news. Just at this writing no nows has been heard from any of the For eign legations in Peking for ten days. They are shut up like rats in a trap. The old Empress Dowager proved her barbarism by refusing them their passports. Probably they have been massacred, and if they have, it is one of the greatest crimes of history. We live, you know, in the Yangtsy valley, about five hundred miles south of the seat of war. There are two great viceroys adjoining this valley and they are determined, we hear, to keep the peace. , Wife and I were living in peace and quiet in our home in Yang Chow. We had our regular daily duties, preaching to the Chinese and all other ordinary daily work. Some Chinese has expressed a desire to be baptized, and we felt a little hopeful. I had bought some little motherless chickens and turned tuem loose in the yard. My war spirit rose no higher than in trying to keep away the hawks, which were very numer ous. They got two of my little chickens and I shot one of them with a borrowed revolver. I carried my warfare far enough to creep up be hind a bush and shoot a saucy old crow sitting on the grape harbor, but there were no “killed or wounded” in this engagement. The blackber ries along our west wall began to get ripe, and the vine was loaded with grapes. The corn blades flagged in peace, and the golden yellow squashes began to show under the broad leaves. In peace we have pursued our way and enjoyed the rest of home. But gradually we began to hear the thunder of war from outside. Wild rumors floated in of massacres up North. Then came a letter saying it would be safer probably at Chin- kiang where we can easily take ship. I told Miss Forbes, a lady who had just came to board awhile with us, that it took the “whole world to move us.” This country about here has been the scene of many a riot, and we know that a merciless blood-thirsty mob may arise at any moment. F’ortunately we have a viceroy who desires peace, and although the stupid Chinese government is trying to fight all the great powers, this viceroy does not desire to do so. The Chinese empire however is honey-combed with secret societies and most of these are anti-foreign. They defy the government. We are therefore in the curious situation of not being afraid of either enemy, Chi na, or the “Powers” but of the rowdy element which is ever ready to take advantage of any disturbance. The Chinese have very few newspapers, and they circulate and believe all sorts of rumors, the wilder the better. The one question now among the little company of foreigners is “What News?” At night we lie in bed and start at any unusual sound. Many huve packed their valises ready to run,even my wife lias gone so far as to point to two valises in our room here that are ready. Plans of escape have been made, and the situation is discussed at every gathering. Some of the servants are badly scared. My servant told me the other day that lie was ready to run and leave everything as soon as the mob ap peared! But wo are getting used to it. We have studied on the language some this morning, some of us. We had services in the church yesterday, and we usually take a walk or pony ride up to ti e park fine days. Two or three weeks ago a lot of bad men got on a river steamer here and robbed it just a few miles up the river. All tiio robbers got off scot free. No one knows what a day may bring forth, but we know all things arp in God’p hands. We hope the present disturbance will result in wider open doors for Gospel work among the heathen. The great river rolls on forever, the sunlit landscape smiles back at one in peace, and God reigns above. The unresting spirits of evil men alone bring woe to this world. W. E. Crocker. o* Twh Illy the Lodirer's i'oet Laureate.| My thoughts Hy hack affain < *n I his hriahl and glorious day, Id a mystic •’Lover’s Lane,” And two lassies bright ami gay. The clear blue eyes of one were seen To waver up and down Within a soft and darkened sheen fjf fftn'klog ||laek tyu<} ht oWi- On the other's sunburned face Was formed both now and then, No matter in what time or place, A cheeky little grin. Absorbed in secrets these two friends Hat, on that pleasant day, Fnconselousol tin: fate that sends Himpsou along that way. They viewed their tattered clothes In haste, both hands were <jcuup<‘<] ij' Lach felt there was no unu' to waste, If they hid liefore he came. Down through the lane witlt rapid rate They ran with all their might. Hut t hen, alas ! It. was too late, For hlmpson saw the sight. Jn warm weather Prickly Ahh Bit- tkkh lielpa yopr btuying qualities VV orkera who Ubo it occasionally Bland the iieut better and are lean fatigued at night. Hold by Cherokee Drug Co. LIMESTONE COLLEGE, O^lTITIVErY, £5. e. Limestone College is thoroughly equipped and oilers to young women advantages unsurpassed, | if e ’ by any other college iu the South. The Literary and Scientific Course comprises while there are Five More for the extra courses of Music, Art, Elocution, Business, Stenography and Typewriting, all furnished with the best modern facilities and presided over by teachers of acknowledged ability. New and superb buildings, steam heat, hot and cold baths, large airy dormitories, new furni ture, new piano>, extensive Chemical and Physical Laboratories, a great Library, 1 r>0 yards of broad piazzas, both pure Limestone and Artesian Water, the most beautiful ten-acre Campus in the Mate, ■with ten acres more of romantic pleasure grounds attached,—these are some of the prominent features and constant attractions of Limestone College. The regular instruction given in the class-rooms is supplemented by lectures delivered hy members of the faculty and at stated times by lecturers of IViitioiiiil MLeputation in Science and literature. The Winnie Davis School of History designed to collect, preserve and disseminate the His torical facts of our country, and to give the present and coining generations clear views of the mothes and achievements of our lathers, is a part of the College and is endorsed officially hy two State Legislatures, five Governors, many prominent citizens of the South, and by the United Con federate Veterans. The next session will open on September 19th. Terms very reasonable. Write for Catalogue and further information to Senior Professor. Captain H. P. Griffith, or to the President, LEE DAVIS LODGE, A. M., Ph. D. “SHIRT SLEEVE BRIGADE.” Some RvuiurkK on the Subject from u Friend in Tcxum. (Correspondence ol The Ledger.) Bonham. Texas, July 27.—I read with much interest in the editorial comments in The Ledger a few days ago of the announcement by the young men of Savannah, Ga., of the “Shirt Sleeve Brigade,” and their agreement not to wear coats during business hours through July and August. The mere discussion of the subject is really amusing to a resi dent of Texas. A working man" is seldom seen with his coat on here during the summer months, and I am a little surprised to hear that the editor of the Greenville News says such a thing would not be tolerated by the ladies of that city. He must be mistaken in conclusions. I cannot believe they would be so exacting as to require a grocery clerk.-ora dry goods clerk to don his coat while waiting upon them. 1 can hardly realize the fact that Mr. Williams (if he is the editor of the News) would promulgate the idea. He clings to the anti-helium customs which are, in a measure, in these days antiquated and obsolute. He can write more interestingly upon the Exodus of the black man to Liberia, or the Interrogation point perhaps, than he can upon the modern conventionalisms of joung Americas, in these progressive days. To us of the west the idea of the Greenville News is rediculous and that of the Havannahians is correct and sensible. If thiir resolve is car ried out it will afford them more comfort. It is quite possible, and i am sure if the editor of the News were out hero he would soon fall into the custom, himself, of going coatless during the August days any way I Here the custom is almost universal among laboring men. If the Greenville editor were to come out here go into u county or district court and behold the judge sitting on the bench in his shirt sleeves and smoking a long stem pipe (I huve seen this) and contrast the custom with that if the circuit judge .n South Carolina with his black cloak or toga fastened up around his neck, he would doubtless hold his hands up in holy horror. In tliis country to a man working in a house where the air does pass through the heat, at times, becomes very oppressive without a coat, and to be sure a coat would only intensi fy the situation, hence we go without it. And the ladies do not by any manner of means take it o mark of disrespect, neither do they approach men with any misgivings or trepida tion on that account. It would not only be prudish but foolish if they did. But the same sweet voice calls out, “Jack,” “Willie,” “Bob,” “Mr. Smith,” “Mr. Brown” or “Mr. Jones” just as ueassuringly without the coat as with it! The Greenville (Jews surely under estimates the true feclingu of Die ladies as regujds the comfort of the gentlemen. A lady has no more right to demand what a man siiali wear than he has to demand whut the lady shall wear I lived in Greenville a short time in 1883, and I knew some of them who weffi nice, gentle, sensible peo ple and 1 cannot think for a moment that ihe ladies there would take it as a mark of disrespect or scowl at a man waiting on them in a store, or any where, if, indeed it were more comfortable wiliiout a coat than with it. I give the ladies credit for good judgment on that subject, j. g. c. RESOLUTIONS OF IRESPEQT- AtloptsU t>y I tulles AtUwml MUnlouury Soci eties or the ISaptlut Church. The following resolutions were adopted by the Ladies Aid and Mis sionary Societies of the F'irst Baptist church, Gaffney, S. C., at u recent meptjng: Whereas, it has pleased God in His all wise providence to take from our midst our faithful friend and co- worker, Mrs. Fliectru Baker Little, therefore be it Resolved 1st, That in the death of Mrs. Little our societies and church have lost one of their most valued members and one of their best and most faithful workers. Resolved 2nd, That ws hereby ex press our deep sorrow, hut foul com forted with the hope that our loss is her eternal gain. Resolved 3rd. That the deep and tender sympathy of each and Ptory member of the societies is tendered to the bereaved ones in Ibis alfi ction. Resolved 4th, That a page in our minute book be dedicated to her memory and a copy of these resolu tions be sent to her family and to the Baptist Courier. Misw Budd, Mas. W. W. Gakknky, Mrs. A. V. Montgomery, CotmruUce. WRITTEN FROM WILLIE. Some 'TerHe Remark)* on the Dltipciigary I .aw in South Carolina. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Willis, July 21.—Our farmers have about got out of the grass. Some had to throw out a part of their crop in order to get through. We have seen more crab grass this year than we have ever seen before in one year. Crops in tliis section are looking fairly well. We think that the Charlotte Ob server deserves the commendation of the entire country, of ail parties, as being one of the few newspapers hav ing sufficient backbone to enable it to stand by its principles, regardless of Its past party affiliations. If newspapers, which are said to be mouldera of opinions, would instruct the voters of their county to vote for principles instead of blindly voting for parties they would, perhaps, be of much more service to the country. The dispensary law of this State was claimed from the start, by its friends, to be a step towards prohibi tion and it was brought to our notice by a prohibitionist some time ago that it was actually a step towards prohibition, yet, we fail to see the point, as it were. But we have been thinking the matter over very care fully of late and find that the step toward the prohibition theory was exactly correct. Why, bless your souls, voters of South Carolina, the only thing in the world now to be dor.e to secure prohibition in its strongest form, is simply for the legislature, when it meets next Jan uary, to repeal that clause of the dispensary law authorizing the State to buy and sell liquor and the thing wi.l bo complete. The claim of the friends of the dispensary that a prohibition law could not be enforced, is ail bosh. The only thing to he done is to en force it against the State, the citizens are already prohibited from selling liquor. The illicit dealing in whiskey is perhaps more extensively carried out' in this section than in any other part of the State, and yet, prior to the enactment of the dispensary law, there was no blockading at all going on in this section, and there are at least nine-tenths of the people of this section who are engaged in the illicit traffic in whiskey who say that whenever the majority of the voters of the State say, by their votes, that alcoholic liquors shall not be sold as a beverage in this State that they are ready to, and will, quit the busi ness at once. But, as long as the laws of tiie State sanctions the sale of liquor, that they are going to sell it, too. Of course we would not expect a prohibition law to totally prohibit the sale of liquor any more t! un we expect the law against murder to to tally prohibit murder, because there are some men who would make and sell liquor if they knew they would bo hung for it. But, I believe that the people of this section, as well as all other sections, are perfectly will ing to abide by any law which meets with the approval of the majority of voters of this State. I«’ow, we will say to our readers, “vote as you pray. Ocr.wrs. AGREEABLY ENTERTAINED. MupurrlHor LI|mu-oiiiI> \YfTt<-» of HU Slay in Wityneaville, N. V. Waynesmlle, N. C., July 23J, ’00. Editor Ledger :—I have been here only one week and confess that J have never been more agreeably entertain ed under similar circumstances. I have not hud a natural restful night for nearly six months. Last night I went to church and after listening to an excellent, soul-stirring Herqion re turned to try bpaiding place, retired and slept quietly until about six this morning without anything to disturb my rest. As for Waynesville as a summer resort, I think there is none better. Some of tho pl/tees of interest around Waynesville nrp: White itiuiphur Springs, altitude J M50 feet; East Burk, Il,( JO feet; Oak Forest 8,100 feet; Mount Olivet, 8.000 feet; Juna- luska Drive to Eagle View, 5,100 feet; (only live miles away, and in full view of tlio town); Mt. Moriah Love; (Rocky Knob) 3 800 feet; Lockstone Mountain, 0 000 feet; Junqlqsku, (Platt Balsam}, (i «2a tcot. besides cjofens of others of iike magnitude. As to climate, water and scenery these cannot be excelled. Some of the ladies from the Nation al Hotel took un early ride tliis morn ing and on ihcir return were shiver ing with cold, Gaiinoy is well irpressntcd here— not less than a do*en—all stopping at tho National with our genial old friend, S. L. Hopper, who entertains royally. n. l. ETTA JANE ETCHINGS. NotcH and Comments Alton! Tilings and People In Lower Cherokee, (C irespondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, July 25.—We under stand that Miss Bonnie McCluney will teach the Sunnyside school this summer. Miss Eva Stacy, one of Cherokee county’s most beautiful young ladies, visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roberts last week. Communion services will he held at Salem church on Friday, Aug. 3, at 11 a. m. The sacrament of the Lord s Supper will bo administered on the Sabbath following, Rev. J. P. Marion officiating. We regret to hear of the illness of Supervisor Lipscomb and hope for him a speedy recovery. The neighbor boys went down tho river yesterday and brought up one of Mr. W. R. Walker’s boats for the accommodation of those who wish to attend children’s day tomorrow. A carpenter has a piece of timber 30£ feet long. It measures 14 by 12 inches at one end and 8 by 0 inches at the other. How many feet of lumber in the piece. Our problem in last Friday’s Ledger has been correctly answered by Miss Moliie Moore and Willie Mayfield. The stump is 42 7-9 feet high. We regret to learn that Mrs. Lizzie A. Lotspeich, of Gaffney, died sud denly one day this week in Green county, Tenn., where she had gone on a visit. She will be buried at Foster’s Chapel today. For some time she had been in failing health but no one expected tne end so soon. Also James Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. *Vm. R. Hughes, died at Jones- vilie yesterday and will be buried at Mesopotamia today. We understand that James Moss, who quietly walked off from the chain gavg some time last winter, returned a few days ago and proposed to work out his time. He said that he had understood that the county was “hard up” for hands and he thought he would try and help it out. This is very generous in Jim and we hope he will have no reason to regret his action in this matter. There are others taking vacation who we wouldn’t be surprised to hear of doing likewise some day. Mr. William A. Whisonant, we re gret to hear, is lying very low at this time. Also Mr. John Lowry’s family aro siok. The partial showers going round each day is a very good indication that rains will not be so generally needed as heretofore. We are sorry to hear of the atllic- tion in the family of Mr. Golden Bentley, of Pea Ridge. Recently he lost his wife and one of his children and two others are now lying at tho point of death. Mr. Bently was a Confederate soldier, a member of Company II I5th S. C. Regiment, and the hearts of all his comrades who read this sad notice will go out to him in the warmth of brotherly love, j. l. a. A OiifHtlon for tlio (Tty CoimiTl Gaffney, July 20th, 1900. What is the matter with our town authorities that water can’t be had for the public. Citizen, [The Ledger would suggest that a public fountain be placed i» a con venient place for the benefit of man and begat. We owe this much to our country friends.—Ed. For Picnics and Lunches t\*’ liiive it nice line of Can Goods, such us VEAL U)AF, LUNCH TONGUE, TURKEY, CHICKEN, CHICKEN ala Marinxo CIIII* BEEF, HAM, ; CUTLETS, &o. Call and soe us or phone No. 79 SPARKS & .HUMPHRIES. Leading Confectioners, Notice. i In accordance with an act of the General Assembly passed the 17th Feb., liXjnull regis tration tickets Issued prior to April 1st, 199!^ are hereby called in. ^ All persons hold ini? registration certificates issued lietore April 1st, 1900, will either pre sent tin ni in person or send them so us to secure u new ticket. We will be in office on the first Monday in each mouth. H. A. Tat*, W. IJ. Dempsey, J. A. Whisonant, 5-lx-tf Supervisors of Registration. Jelly Glasses, : AND ALL KINDS : Silver Tableware. R. S. Lipscomb j The Jeweler. CROP BULLETIN. Comlitlou of Carolina (Tops jim Iteported from the Hureuti. Columbia, July 24—The week ending 8 a. in.. July 28J, was nearly 3 degrees warmer than usual, and had a maximum of 102 degrees at Bates- burg, and a minimum of (if) at Gren ville. There were light, widely scattered! showers during the entire week„ heaviest in the central counties. By far the greater portion of the State had no rain, and severe drought con ditions prevail in places. The need of rain '>8 general, and nearly all crops failed, or arc beginning to suffer for lack of moisture, especially old com that Is maturing. The dry weather was favorable for laying by, and ridding fields of grass and weeds, so that crops are being laid by in generally clean condition, although grassy fields are still com mon. Old corn failed materally, except on moist lands, where it shows slight improvement. On sandy lands it is firing. Young corn continues to look well and retains its color, but is not growing, and will soon fail unl^P moisture is supplied. Bottom land corn has made little recovery since the June freshets. Cotton improved slowly, except on sandy lands, where it is shedding leaves and squares and is turning yel low. Cotton is generally small and late, although fields are now clean- and fruiting normally, but the crop is. spotted and its average condition re mains poor. Sea island cotton is doing poorly owing to drought, blight, and shedding. Tobacco is ripening fast, and curing | made rapid progress, being now over 1 half finished. The hot weather in jured tobacco to some extent. The prospects, for a large forage crop is good especially of field peas, which look very promising. Minor crops generally, as well as pastures and gardens, are failing rapidly, and stand in urgent need of rain. Tho apple and melon crops continue poor, while peaches and pears are plentiful,, hut the peaches are rotting badly. Grapes are ripening. A general raiu would materially improve the crop prospects. During last May an infant child of our neighbor was suffering from chol era infantum. The doctors had given up all hopes of recovery. I took a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Chol- aro and Diarihoea Remedy to the house, telling them I felt sure it would do good if used according to directions. In two days time the child had fully recovered. The chili is now vigorous and healthy. I have recommended this medicine fre quently and have never known it to fail—Sins. Curtis Baker, Bookwal- ter, Ohio. Hold by Cherokee Drug Co. New York Life ' Co. “Has closed the open door of possible disaster to family and estate” by making its policies incontestable from dato of issue. Before you insure your life write me for sample policy and have your lawyer to explain it to you ; it is much cheaper than for your wife to have it to do after you are dead. d The living policy holders speak for us as follows ^ our first oiler is fio per cent, dividends, second $1.73 * for every dollar I have 1 ■ company and twenty years’ insurance on my life without cost. 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