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THE LARGEST Circulation oi Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. The Ledger. SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver* User 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. f STAHLISIIKI) FEB. 10, 181M. GAFFNEY. S. C., MUDAY, JANUARY 4, 1901. 81 .-> > A YEA It. DESPITE BATTLE BAfiK u/m Vv i i U no nu Fifty Shots Exchanged, But Only One Wounded. LYNCHING NEAR QUITMAN 31ob of Xc-'i oes l ook h Prisoner From an Ollioernml shot liini to Death. Another Lynching in Alabama. Other Casualties of the Day. Lima, O., Jan 8.—The local police have jnst been notiiied to look out for a gall;' ol nieu who blew a safe at Ga votte, on the Cincinnati Northern rail road, ju- t north of Vau Wert, at 8 o’clock this morning. The town w .ts aroused by the explo sion and a posse had a battle with nine robbers who compost d the gang. About 60 shots were exchanged, but only oue man was wounded, so far as known at tins time. The thieves had buggies in waiting and drove toward this city. WAS LYNCHED BY NEGROES Prisoner Taken From an Oilicer and Pilot to Dentil. Quitman, Ga., Jan. 3. — A negro, whose name cannot be learned, was lynched by a mob of bis own color, 9 mihs north of Quitman, last night. The crime for which ho was lynched was committed near Harney, IS miles from here, his victim being a small ne gro girl. Air. Paco, a bailiff at Harney, caught the mau and took him to Harney, intending to bring him here on the train, bur the negroes began to gather and- he considered it dangerous to re main there, so ho took his prisoner through the country, intending to take the train at Morven. On the way he decided to go around Morven and take the train at Kennedy, a flag station 10 miles north of here. On nearing the place ho saw a number of persons gathered there and thinking they were after his prisoner, ho went around the station and came to a wood- ruck, 1 mile this side. When the train came in sight he flagged it and when it stopped lie started to get on, when a crowd of n* groes poured out of the train, took the prisoner from Haihff Pace and without any attempt at concealment shot him to death and almost to pieces, when they quietly dispersed. WILLIAMS TOOK MORPHINE Prominent Alabamian Commits Sui cide at Montgomery. MoNTCiOMKUY, Ala., Jan. 3.—Colonel S. H. Williams, one of the most popular CONDITION OF IRON MARKET Prospects Are lletter For Mills und Steel Works Thau Furnaces. Cleveland, Jan. 3.—The iron trade enters upon the new year with generally good prospects, though, as has been the case for some mouths, the outlook for prolits is bet ter for mills and steel works than for blast furnaces. This difference is shown in the action taken on the last day of the old year by Mahoning and Si enandoah valley furnace men reduc ing wages, while iu the Pittsburg dis trict the leading producers of finished material have notified their employes that no change iu wages will be made. Blast furnace men drawing their ore supply from the Lake Superior region have had in 1900 the reverse of their ex perience iu 1899. With raw material, contracts and la bor fixed on a high level, their selling price declined until m some instances it passed below the cost line. The coke price has been reduced materially in 1901 contracts; labor in the valley is to be redlfced 15 per cent Feb. 1, or about one-half the advances brought by the boom. There is still the unsettled question of ore and that may not be reached for several weeks. There is a general feel ing in the trade that prices will" be fair ly stable in 1901. The year begins with increasing consumption and increasing production and prices generally firm. At the same time there are no signs of any considerable advance iu the near future. $3,000,000 FOR A HUSBAND Price Hutchinson Snys His Wife Paid For His Name. Brunswick, Ga., Jan. 3.—After chas ing Willard Hutchinson, the handsome young clubman and beau ideal of the matinee girls,'round the world, attor neys for his 80-year-old wife succeeded in getting close enough to him in Bruns wick to serve him with papers requir ing him to appear iu Now York at the next term of court or show cause why he should not surrender about $3,000,- 000 worth of New York property to his wife. Hutchinson is a dashing young actor in George Clark’s “When We Were Twenty-One” company. He is 24 years of ago and earns $35 a week. Mrs. Hutchinson is 80 years old, but still the handsome wife of Willard. Ho is her fourth husband. The others have been divorced, and by legal right she wears the name of Mrs. Louisa Chamberlain- Caldwell-Tompkins- Macee- Hutchinson. She also had the title to $3,000,000 worth of New York business block property, and this property is what young Hutch inson claims she gave up for tiie right to bear his name and receive his hand in marriage. PROFITS NEARLY $500,000 Enormous Truffle In Biquor In South Carolina Last Year. Columbia, S. C., Jan. 8.-—The stato- und influential citizens of Elmore j men* of the gross ami not profits of each county, cemmittod suicide in his room in the Kyle House. Ho accomplished his death by taking morphine. He left several letters addressed to members of bis family. He \vn> highly connected, being a sou of ex Congressman Thomas H. Wil liams, Hon. T. J. Williams, register in chancery for Elmore county, ami brother of II >n. II. L. Williams, all of Wo- tumpka. Lynching In Alabama. WTisonviu.K, Ala., Jan. 3.—Louis McAdams, a negro who cut and se riously injured J. M. Hay Christmas eve, and who was arrested in Childers- burg, was taken from the officers by a mob of 10 ) men and hanged to the limb of a tree 4 miles from here. As the negro’s body swung iu the air the con tents of 50 shotguns and rifles were emptied into it. Their work done, the mob quickly dispersed, and as every man wore a mask, there is no clue as to the identity of any of the lynchers. His ISrothcr Jumped Overboard. Savannah, Jan. 3.—A letter husjseen received by the superintendent of police from F. F. Hotchkiss stating that his brother, Robert S. Hotchkiss, had jumped overboard from the ocean steam ship Kansas City last Thursday morning off Tybce island while the vessel was bound for New York. Robert S. Hotch kiss was said to have been suffering from nervous prostration at the time. Ho and Ids brother were returning to their home, Boston, Mass. dispensary iu the state during the 11 months ending Nov. 30 last has been is sued. The gross sales for the period in dicated amounted to $1,421,840.22. On this the state’s profit were $170,013.18, and the net prolits divided equally’ be tween the towns and cities of the state, covering also the beer dispensaries, reached $298,100 20—making the total profits for the 11 months $174,178.40. ■ The net profits from beer dispensaries to towns and counties aggregate $27,- 409.81. Barber's Body Arrives. San Fuancisco, Jan. 3.—The body of the late George H. Barber, paymaster iu the navy aud nephew of President McKinley, has been taken from the transport Grant to the Mare Island navyyard. It will be transported east soon. The body was taken on by the Grant at Hong-Kong, the vessel making a special call there for that purpose ou the way from Manila to this port. Lieu tenant Barber died of fever several mouths ago. Death of Captain Hoppey. Westchester, Pa., Jan. 8. —Captain Edward Hoppey, U. S. A., retired, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home at Frazer. Ho was oue of the officers who were detailed to guard the penitentiary when Mrs. Surratt and other conspira tors were hanged for plotting the assas sination of President Lincoln. He was also one of the officers detailed to guard the funeral carriage that bore Lincoln's body from Washington to Springfield. Absorbed by the Cumberland. Knoxville. Jan. 3. — The Cumber land Telephone company has just closed a deal with Woxler & Roller of Bristol for their telephone lines in Bristol and those extending to Gate City, Va., Bloomingdale, Peltier, Blountville ami Indian Springs, Tenn., and also thelinu to Rogersville, Tenn. This practically gives the Cumberland company full con trol of the telephone business iu upper East Tennessee. Killed In the Klondike. Birmingham, Ala., Jau. 3.—Informa tion has reached here from the Klondike that Hunter Fitzhugh, formerly of thii Bradley, proprietor of the Bradley city, was killed in that region Nov. 4 by House, at Hamburg. The killing was a snow slido. itzhngh accepted a po Thought Ills Wife Was a Burglar. Thomson, Ga., Jau. 8.—J. H. Hales shot his wife, inflicting a wound which the pbysians pronounco fatal. Mrs. Hales hud informed her husband that burglars wtve iu the house, and re quested that lie take the pistol and hunt them. In ibe meantime, and without the knowledge of her husband, Mrs. Hales passed to the other side of the room. Mr. Hales, taking her for the burglar, lired upon her. Killed Ills Assailant. Pine Bi.uit, Ark., Jan. 8.—Charles C. Mors-lihoimor, a well known travel ing salesman, shot and killed Charles tlu; result of an attack made by Brad ley on Morscbheimer with an iron win dow weight. Morscbheimer was exon- crated tit the trial. Ho suffered a pain ful injury as the result of Bradley’s at tack. lliitrlilns Will Probably Die. Rutheufordton, N. C. f Jan. 8.— News has been received hero of a cut ting affair iu Polk county. Tom Hunt- singer and Wofford Hutcbim got into a difficulty aud Huutsinger cut Hutchins tv deep ga-h across the throat and body with Ids pocket knilr. The gash iu his Ltdy is near his heart Huutsingor is jailed und Hutchins is not expected to fecover. Bullet Through Ills Bruin. Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 8. — William H. Deliaas, civil engineer, iu the em ploy of the L'nited {States engineering department, shot him If through the "Winpb; at 2 o'clock lids morning and diod almost instantly. He hud been on a protracted spree. He leaves a young wife, who is almost crazed by grief. sitiou with the Alaskan Commercial company about a year ago and was as signed to a post north of Dawson City. Laws Are In Conillct. ' Raleigh, Jau. 3.—There is an odd disagreement of two sections of tht< state constitution. Oue says the terms of the state officers shall begin Jan. 1, another that they shall begin after thu legislature shall have canvassed the vote and duly declared it. The legislature does not meet until Jau. 9. HEAVY SNOWSTORM RAGING IN OREGON Seven Feet On the Level and 14 In Drifts. FREIGHT TRAINS TIED UP Nineteenth Annual Report,. Boston, Jau. 8.—The nineteenth an nual report of the American Hoard of Foreign Missions was made publio to day. The donations received during thu year aggregated $317,913. Death of II. W. Jackson. Chicago, Jan. 3.—Word was received here today of the sudden death from apoplexy in Newark, N. J., of Hunting- ton W. Jackson, one of the best known lawyers in the west. , Snowplows Kept Continually at Work, But Unable to Keep the Track Open. All Passenger Trains Late—Com munication Is Paralyzed. Ashland, Ur., Jau. 3.—The worst snowstorm since the winter of 1889-90 throughout southern Oregon and north ern California has raged during the last 24 hours. Telegraph and telephone communication have been, paralyzed. The Southern Pacific has experienced great difficulty iu keeping its track clear between Ashland aud Dunsmuir. The snow plows have beeu working continuously on the Siskiyou, where now the snow is 7 feet deep ou the level und 14 feet deep in the cuts and drifts. All passenger trains have been able to get through live and six hours behind schedule time, but all freight trains are annulled. The storm center appears to have beeu on the south side of the Sis kiyou, extcndiug as far as the Canyon of Sacramento, with much drifting of the snow on the south side of the moun tains, while on the Oregon side it is wot and does not drift. The following is the principal points in the track of the storm: Ashland, 12 inches; Jacksonville, 13 inches; Yreka, 4 ! a feet; Sisson, 5 feet; Dunsmuir, 5 feet; Siskiyou, 7 feet. Indications at present are that the back cone of the storm is broken. North ern points say the storm is still raging. Coal Famine Thrcatenod. Cheyenne, Wyo., Jau. 8.—If the present cold weather continues for an other week, Cheyenne will have to sub mit to the incouveuiences and hardships of a coal famine. The lack of coal is duo to the inability of the operators to till orders. There is hardly a miuo in the state that is working full time. The highest wages ever paid coal minors in the west are offered. FIGHTING FOR BUSINESS. Kate War Between the Panama Kail- road and Pacific Mall. San Francisco, Jau. 3.—After Jau. 2-1 the Pacific Mail is to handle all its business between Central American and Mexican Pacific i>orts and New York and Europe by way of San Francisco and the Southern Pacific's Now Orleans route. When extensive wharf facilities are completed at G uayamas part of the business will be sent via that port and the Sunset route. This new departure by the Pacific Mail is due to its quarrel with the Panama railroad. It is admitted by both sides that ad prospects for a settlement of the fight have vanished. To aid it iu its fight for Central American and Mexican business the Panama railroad bus en listed the services of the Pacific Steam- ship jand the Chilian Navigation com pany. In consideration of calling at Mexican ports the Mexican government has agreed to give the two linos jointly a subsidy of $20,000 a year. They also receive subsidies from several Oentral American states. Pacific Mail officials say that the mail steamers will continue to run from Pan ama, making all the old ports of call and several new ports in addition. May Employ Nonunion Men. Denver, JaUviJ.—Nonunion men may be imported to work in tho mines of the Northern Coal company of this stata if tho strike is not ended within a few days. Pri’sidout James Cannon, Jr., of the company today gave nu intimation that this step will be taken. He re turned from LaFayotte today, where, he has bt-en iu conference with the strikers, but did not reach an agreement. He says a coal famine iu Deuvor will result unless tho mines are soon reopened. Crane Takes the Oath. Boston, Jau. 8.—In the presence of both branches of tho legislature tho jus tices of the supreme, judicial aud su perior courts, state officials and a large number of prominent citizens, W. Mur ray Crane for a second time took the oath of office as governor of tho com monwealth at noon today. Lieutenant Governor John L, Bates was also sworn in and Governor Crane delivered his in augural address. (ilnssworkors on strike, BaRNEBVILLE, O., Jan. 8.—Over 800 employes of tho now Eastern Ohio Win- dowglass factory have gone on a strike. They complain of the quality of tho glass produced and refuse to work longer unless there is nu iiuprovemont. Then claim that they aro not abblo to work satisfactorily with it. The direc tors aro hopeful that a settlement will soon bo effected with the striking em ployes. Found Dead In Bed, Detroit, Jau. 3. — Bishop W. R. Niude, aged (18 years, of the Methodist Episcopal church, was found dead in his bed at his homo hero today. It is thought the cause of death was heart trouble. He attended n funeral yester day and caught a cold. Tho deceased had boon a bishop of tho Methodist Episcopal church since 1834, and was known throughout tho United Hiatus. Hotel Walters on Strike. Mobile, Jau. 8.—Becauso of the em ployment of a white head waiter from Now Orleans, all thu negro waiters in tlie Hotel Bienville walked out at break fast while thu meal was iu progress. There was considerable inoonvuuieuca experienced, but clerks and other em ployes about the hotel served the guests. Incorporated In Delaware. Dover, Del., Jau. 3.—The Alabama Lund aud Cattlo company, of Mobile, Ala,, capital $500,009, bus filed u certifi cate of incorporation here. m TWO GOOD WOMEN. Nollilng llul ('hrinlliiii l.ovo rroni|il<-il Tlu-lr Arts of Merry. (Correspondence of The Lodger.) Etta Jane, Jen. 1.—Happy New Year to our readers one and all! The rainy season has set In and out door work and travel are partially suspended. Roads are getting bad and winter is on hand. The sick of our community are get ting along very well so far us I know of. Mr. ‘‘Mack” Archer, of Texas, but formerly of this section, is now on a visit to his old home and friends. He has been gone twenty-four years. He says he wouldn’t live here now under any circumstances. It’s well enough for people to be contented, “Contentment with Godliness,” says an n-pired wnter, “is great gain.” We are proud to know that in Cherokee county there are such noble Christian women as Mrs. P. A. v Thomas and Mrs. A. N. Wood whose pure motives impelled them to so tkindly and substantially remember the inmates of our county prison on Christmas day. They have estab lished a precedent for their sisters to follow. We defy the censorious world to as cribe sinister or selfish motives to the action of those good ladies in furnish ing the prisoners with a Christmas dinner. Nothing save that Christian love which recognizes the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man kind was the moving spirit which prompted these good ladies in their acts of mercy. Truly the spirit of John Howell still lives and when the Judge of the quiet and dead shall return to this earti to gather up his jewels. He will re nember the scenes in Cherokee count ’ jail on Christmas day of 1900, and /ho were the prin cipal actors. A love that doesn’t hunt the hardened crimins in the very low st depths of degred> tion will never pass current at the m *rcy seat. Rev. J. P. Marion preached at Salem last Sabbath. On account of the rain a very small congregation was present. One of our neighbors has a fat tening hog that is a stumpsucker. It wont fatten. Mr. Mike Seilers is piling up green sweet-guru logs and burning them They wouldn’t burn for anybody but Mike. He is a curiosity, besides he is one of the best farmers in Cherokee county. Ferryman John R. Edwards has been engaged for several days trying to get the wire cut of the river at Howell’s ferry. But so for they have failed. Boys whenever you go out among the school teachers you ought to use good grammar. A dude with bad grammar is rather nauseating to educated people. We have one young man in this community who says he would rather ho adudess than a dude. Hon. C. W. Whisonant has done a very large mercantile business since the holidays set in and still the work on. Mr. Waddy Howell has been very low down with ftver for about eight weeks, and but little hopes of bis recovery are entertained. Miss Agnes Wylie’s school has a vacation of two weeks. She will be gin next Monday 7th Inst. We wish The Ledger a prosperous year and all its readers adundant success in all their undertakings. J. L. 8. {?oes t ECZEMA. ITCHINGS HUMORS, riiuplea Cured by I). II. 1). Ilottlc* Tree to Hufferern. Does your Skin Itch and Burn? Distressing eruptions on the Skin so you feel ashamed to be seen in com pany? Do scabs and Scales form on the Skin, Hair or Scalp? Have you Eczema? Skin Sore and Cracked? Rash form on the Skin? Boils? Pim ples? Bone Paines! Swollen Joints? Falling Hair? All Run Down? Skin Pale? Old Sores? Eating Sores? Ulcers? To cure to stay cured take B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) which makes the blood pure and rich. B. B. B. will cause the sores to heal, itching of eczema to stop forever, the skin to become clear and the breath sweet. B. B. B. is just the remedy you have been looking for. Thor oughly tested for 30 years. Our readers are advised to try B. B. B. For sale by druggists ut $1 per large bottle; six large bottles (full treat ment) $5. Be sure the bottle reads Botanic Blood Balm. Complete di rections with each bottle. So suf ferers may test it, a trial bottle given away. Write for it. Address blood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe your trouble and tree cal advice given. personal medi- The Alaskan and Klondike gold out put for the year was estimated at $25,725 000. Heat Out ol an liu-reaau of IIU ren*|ou. A Mexican war veteran and promi nent editor writes: ‘‘Seeing the advertisement of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, I am reminded that us a soldier in Mexico in ’47 and ’4H, i contracted Mexican diarrhoea and this remedy has kept mu from getting an increase in my pension for on every renewal a dose of it restores me.” It is unequalled as a quick cure for diarrhoea and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Amiser of Leeds, England, left more than $-'>,000 000 to charity. If troubled with a weak digestion, belching, sour stomach, or if you feel dull after eating, try Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Samples free at Cherokee Drug Co. ROBERTS IS GIVEN A BRITISH WElCOME Great Throngs Pay Tribute to the Field Marshal. OTHIilR FOREIGN NEWS Three Additional Failure* In London. Kru.'er Slightly Improved—John Al exander Dowie Sail* For America. Hank >f England Kulsos Kate*. Southampton, Jau. 3.—A dense fog this morning disarranged the program here for the reception of Field Marshal Lord Roberts and it was an hour after the appointed time when lie arrived. The enthusiasm of the people, however, was iu no way dampened by tho thick pall of mist and, amid scones of great jubilation, commingled with cheering and tho singing of patriotic airs in ac companiment of the bauds of music, Lord Roberts landed and drove through the profusely decorated streets to the Hartley institute, whore tho building was crowded with people waiting to greet the nation’s hero. The proceedings were most brief. Lord Roberts, iu a few words of thanks, referred to the war in terms similar to those which ho used yesterday. On re turning to tho railroad station howa- greeted with continuous plaudits from the assembled throngs. At 11:30 o’clock the field marshal’s train started for London. ROBERTS REACHES LONDON He Is Accorded a Hearty Reception Upon Ills Arrival. London, Jan. 3 —Crowds of people flocked to poiuts of vantage along the routa to be followed by Lord Roberts from Paddington station to Bucking ham palace during the early hours of the morning, but the numbers iu no way compared with those that gathered ai the demonstration iu honor of tho re turn of the City Volunteers from South Africa. Fears of the riotous behavior and disasters of that occasion deterred many people trom taking part iu the public welcome. Warned by the occurrences at the time of the \o nuteers’ return, the authorities today tarnished barriers to prevent crushing, and 15,090 regular troops iu addition to thousands of police liu- d the route, blocked the side streets and wore coueeurrnred iu the wide spaces to guard against dangerous rushes. Lord Roberts reached Paddington sta lion only 20 minutes behind the schedule time. As he descended from his salon carriage to the platform of the clab orately decorated railroad station he was greeted by tho Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, thu Duke and Duck ess of York, the Duke of Couuaugk: and the Duke of Cambridge. The members of the royal family shook hands heart ily with the field marshal while the bands played the national anthem. Tho Princess of Wales engaged Lord Rob erts in a conversation of some leugih. Tho scene was altogether brilliant. Everywhere were masses of Luuting, troops iu bright costumes, cabinet min isters and staff officers. Proceed to Kiieklngliain Paine:*. The Prince of Wales, with Lady Rob erts, then left the railroad station in a royal carriage, drawn by s x horses, and escorted by the Life Guards, preceding Ijord Roberts to Buckingham palace. The reluming field m f hal was then presented with an addro-s from the mu nicipality of Haddington. After Lord Rol)erts had replied the procession was formed, tho headquar ters staff in six carriages, following im mediately behind the field marshal, who occupied a state carriage, escorted by Indian cavalry. The party proceeded to Buckingham palace by way of Hyde park and Piccadilly. Deafening cheers greeted the field marshal and com- mauder-in-chief of the forces along all parts of the route. Clubland was ablaze with color aud tho greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The hotels aud other build ings were all lavishly bedeoked and were all crowded from top to bottom with cheering spectators, Tho roar of welcome rolled ou increasingly until the veteran commander entered the gates of the palace. French Warship« In CoUMoii. Bkkst, Jan. 8.—The French gunboat Menhir collided in a fug this morning with the French torpedo cruiser Fleurus at the entrance of the bay The Fleurus was badly injured, having two deep rents iu her port side. The use of col lision mats enabled her to t>e towed into the harbor, where she was docked. Three More London Failures. London, Jau. 3.—Additional failures were announced on the stock exchange today in connection with the suspension ot the Loudon und Globe Finance com pany, limited. They were those of A. S. May, A. H. Clarke aud Blundell, Jr. Kruger Somewhat Improved. Ihe Hague, Jan. 3.—Mr. Kruger was disturbed during the night us a result of the slight attack of bronchitis, but he was better this morning. The reports lire that the bronchitis is following the normal course, « • Robbers Loot Custom llou-ie. Hoxu-Koxa, Jau. 3.—It is reported that robbers recently attacked the cus toms station at Kumcbuk, in the West river country, and obtained loot valued at $8,000. Dowie Mulls For Home. London, Jau. 8.—John Alexander Dowie, the faith healer, has sailed for the United States ou the Cuuard liner Utxouia. Consul to Dawson Clly. Beklin, Jan. 8.—The appointment of Walter Wensky a* German consul at Dawson City is announced. CART. EZELL DEAD. lie I’llN-d-il A way ul IIU lliiiue Near the Com peiiN ItMttlegrouiKl. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) State Link, Jan 3 —It makes us sad to announce I lie death of Captain James H. Fzell which occurred at his home near the old Cowpeus Battle ground DecemberffUth. Hu bus been a consistent member and deacon of the chnrch a number of years. He died in good faith, was ready and prepared to meet death; he was too pure for this world any longer. He is now waiting to join us in that land where no farewell tears are shed Captain James H Ezell lived to be about 83 years old and died Dec. 31 His remains were interred in the family burying ground near his homo surrounded by a Jargu con course of relatives and friends. He leaves four children and a number of grand and great grand children and friends who servive him. H<- was a kind and noble husband and father and was loved by all who knew him. Ho lived to a ripe old age. And we would have been glad to haw him with us longer if it had been the will of the Lord, but the Lord djeth all things well, and wo must bow to His will. The death of the dear beloved one brings a deep and heavy shadow over our hearts, but remember that the light will sometime break through the clouds and then there will be a glad and happy re-union in the great beyond. It has indeed been a heavy blow and I scarcely know how to talk of consolation under so hitter an afflic tion, hut He who cares for us all and who loves us ail has prepared a bright and be autiful home beyond the grave and the spirit of the dear one will only wait a brief period when in sweetness and in love he will meet his children and his friends to part no more. May God bless the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow is the wislus of their loving friends. Farm work is at a stand still dur ing the wet and mudy weather. Our school at this pl&co is progress ing fine since the measles and whoop ing cough died out. The health of the community is generally good, except bad cohls which are plentiful during the damp, rainy weather. There has been a few weddings through this section during the Christmas holidays and we believe there are still more to follow. Christmas passed off quietly. There was not much drunkness through this section and no fighting and scratching that we know of and I live near what is called “Keg Town.” Blue Hawk. OlMSTEAO tIB A BLOW A1 THE SOOTH He Wants an Investigation of the Election Lit vj. Question Anawemt. Yes, August Flower still has the largest sale of any medicine in the civilized world. Your mothers’ ami grandmothers’ never thought of using anything else for Indigestion or Bil iousness. Doctors were scarce, and they seldom heard of Appendicitis, Nervous Prostration. Heart Failure, etc. They used August Flower to clean out the system and stop fer mentation of undigested food, regu late the action of the liver, stimulate the nervous and organic action of the system, and that is all they took when feeling dull and had with headaches and other aches. You only need a few doses of Green’s August Flower, in liquid form, to make you satisfied there Is nothing serious the matter with you. For sale by S. B. Crawley & Co. The Taft Philippine commission has passed a liquor license law for Manila. A Truiuliient CliU'Hgu Woman Speak*. Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice- President Illinois Woman’s Alliance, in speaking of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, says: ‘‘I suffered with a severe cold this winter which threat ened to run into pneumonia. 1 tried different remedies but I seemed to grow worse and the medicine upset my stomach. A friend advised me to try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and I found it was pleasant to take and it relieved me at ouce. I am now entirely recovered, saved a doctor’s bill, time and suffering, and I will never be without this splendid medicine again.” For sale by Chero kee Drug Co. France has more gold and silver coin than any other nation in the en tire world. The Motlit-r'it Favorite. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the mother’s favorite. It is pleasant and safe for children to take and always cures. It is intended (spec ially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and is the best med icine made for these diseases. There is not the least danger In giving it to children for it contains no opium or other Injurious drug and may be given as confidently to a bubo as to an adult. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED It Directs an Inquiry Into the Disfran chisement of Ihe Negroes in Norlh Carolina, Sou: li Caroiliiii, Mis-isslp. lii and Louisiana—Se-slon of Senate. Washington, Jan. 3. — When tho house reassembled today uft.-r the holi day recess not more than 75 members were present. It had been arranged be fore tho house met that the oon.-idern- tiou of the reapportioument bill was to be entered upon today. Immediately after the reading of tha journal Mr. Olmstead of Pennsylvania sprang a surprise by offering, as a mat ter of privilege, a resolution reciting tha alleged abridgment of tho right to vote in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Caro lina and North Carolina, instructing tha committee on census to inquiry into tha eubj. ct aud report the facts to the house. The reading of the resolutions caused a Hurry on the Democratic side, be fora it had proceed d far Mr. Richardson of Tennessee, the minority leader, jumped to his feet and interrupted t^e reading to ask whether tho resolution required unanimous consent. “If does not,” replied the speaker. “It is offered as a matter ot privilege.” “1 nuke the p int that ihe re-ulutiou does not constitute a matter of privi lege,” said Mr. Richardson. “The reading has not proceeded far enough to determine that point,” re sponded the speaker. Mr. Richardsoou took his seat, but before tho clerk could proceed, Mr. Un derwood, of Alabama, was on his feet. “I make the point that there is no quorum present,” said he. Speaker Counts a Quorum. Tim speaker glanced about the house. Evidently there was uo quorum present. “The chair will count,” he said. The house was counted and when the speaker announced 141 present—not a quorum—Mr. Underwood immediately moved an adjournment. The aye and nay vote was demanded aud obtained on this motion. During tho rollcall there were hurried consultations ou both sides of the house. The motion to adjourn was lost—ayes, (18; noos, 95. Present but not voting, 14; noted present, 2. Tho speaker in cluded himself in order to make uu the quorum. Speaker Henderson held the Olmstead resolution privileged. Tho minority raised tho question of consideration (•.gainst it, which forced another roll- call. J lie vote to consider tho resolution was ayes, 81; nays, 82, and live present bur not voting—uo quorum, ahd another rollcall was made. Discount Itutc* Kaliril. London, Jau. 8.—The Bunk of Bug land's rate of discount was raised from 4 to 6 per cent today. Tho plume of the Prince of Wulee, worn on itate occasion, is valued at $60,000. The Heat I'rescriptlun for Malaria Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure—no pay. Price f)Oo. One-half of the populutloo of Min nesota and the Dakotas is foreign born. Stops Th« Cough And Work* off Tho Cold Laxative Bronftt-Qulnine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 oenti. SENATE RESUMES BUSINESS Took Up Wln-ru It Left Oil’ ut the Holiday Recess. Washington, Jan. 8 —At tho first session of tho senate in tho twentieth century, business was resumed without the appe» ranee of a break in tho conti nuity of tho proceedings. The work was taken up ju-t where it was left off when congress took a recess for the holi days. Notwithstanding tho fact that tho holidays had searely ended, tho attend ance at the opening session was notably large. President Pro Tern Frye called thu senate to order. Tho time just before the session con vened and just after was occupied by many senators in the exchange of greet ings. That was the only evidence that there had beeu a recess. At 2 o'clock the shipping subsidy bill was displaced by the army re-orgauiza- tiun bill as tho uufiuished business of the senate. Tho senate proceeded to the consid eration of tho army reorganization bilL Will Submit Its Report. Washington, Jau. 3.—The Port Royal board, headed by Rear Admiral Rogers, today began tho tort her consideration of tho question of tho removal of the naval station to Charleston. The work of the board has been retarded by inability to obtain certain necessary data from soundings in the harbor ut Charleston ou account of the weather. However, all the necessary information is now be fore tho board and it is expected to com plete its work aud submit its report within a week or ton days. Hearing Resumed. Washington, Juif. 3.—The senate committee on agriculture today resumed its hearing ou the oleomargarine bill. Hon. W. M. Speeringer, representing th« Natioual Live Stock association,was tho first person to bo heard. lie spoke in opposition to the bill. Charters and Commissions Issued. Oolumiha, S. C., Jan. 3,—Last year was a record breaker in the industrial development of South Carolina, but the ensuing year has opened more promis ing and it looks as though a great tidal wave of prosperity were sweeping over the stale. Charters and commissions were i ssued to 11 new concerns, whoaa capital aggregates $190,000. Yarkand Will He Floated. Pensacola. Fla., Jau. 3.—A survey lias been held on the Russian bark Yarkand, stranded 23 miles west of Pensacola bar. She is imbedded in sand, and thu tide is ehhingand flowing through her. She will be .-tripped of all material and rigging, so that .-he ran be saved to be brought here to be sold at auction. Will Visit Florida. Jacksonvii.i.e, Flu , Jau. 3.—Alfred 0. Harmaworth, editor and proprietor (f the Lmdou Daily Mull, is expected to arrive iu Florida during the present moul i and will be in Jacksonville for d. verul days. From here lie will prob%« biy go to St. Augustine,