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f ■ S THE LARGEST Circulation of 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 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. 16, 1894. ttAFjFNEY, 8. C., TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1901. 8t5o A YEA It. id, mam and JISSfSENGH TABBIED Newport Scene of Fashion able Wedding. CHEAT SOCIAL EVENT Oromony Took Place In th** Chnroli ol' St. John—Dri.'lc^rooin Sai«l 10 He the Weullliiest of the Third Van derbilt Generation. Newpout, R. I., Jau. 11—Although la the^depth of winter this well kuown watering place today took on a, sem blance of its summer gaiety because of the wedding of Alfred Gwynue Vander bilt, probably the iuo.it wealthy of the third generation of the Vtuidftrb.lt fami ly, and Miss Eisio French, a charming Newport girl and former playmate of the bridegroom, the d tughter of Mrs. I'Vedt r.ck Orme French, a resident of the city for many years. A brighter cun never shone for any bride, and in spite of a crispness in the uir, it did not seem to be a winter’s day. The ceremony took place at noon in the Zibriski Memoii il church of fit. John, the EvangtdHt, far up m the old north part of the city, on the very shores of the Narrcgansert bay, once the cen ter of Newport’s lu hion, but now tar removed from the social whirl of liellc- vuo avenue. Miss French made the choice of her own place of worship, and her own home for the speue of the mar riage, instead of selecting the more pre tentious but 1-is familiar surroundings which would have be n found in New York. Under these ceuuitions the 100 or more guests were lore d to make a journey to a city as quiet tit this time of the year as an obscure country village. The festivities, however, did not suffer from these unusual circumstances. The church was decorated with gorge ous lavishness, was only about half tilled with guests, the invitations hav ing been limited to relatives and close friends of tin* couple. The wedding was as ornate as tiie highest forms of the Episcopal church could make it, the wedding profes.-ion a picture of loveli ness and line gowns, and the breakfast, which closed the formal proceedings of the day, was grand. Pink, green and white in many charming combinations were the pre vailing colors, tii distinc.ive flowers being gloiro do la Heine Rengoras, the golden gate roses with white azelaes and the specimen palm. The center aisle was a lane of bego nias and asparagus standards 8 feet high, being trimmed with the feathery foliage of the asparagus at regular in tervals from the entrance to the chan cel. Baskets of delicate pink flowers depended from the standards. Specimen palms 110 feet high towered high above the altar. Interspersed among the ferns and foliage which banked them were great clusters of white a/. *lues and medallions of golden gate roses. On the altar was an im mense cross of ascension lilies. The program of the organ concert which oc cupied the hour preceding the ceremony was selected by Miss French. The bridesmaids were Miss Pauline French, the bride’s niece; Miss Elsa Bronson, daughter of the late Frederick Bronson; Miss Isabel 0. .Stillman, daughter of Mr. James Stillman of Now York, who will become the bride of Percy Avery Rockefeller, and Miss Edith Gray, daughter of Ju igu Gray, of Albany. At the altar Mr. Vanderbilt mot his bride. Together they stood before the steps of tiie chancel until Dr. Morgan had finished reading the betrothal por tion of the service, when they ascended into the chancel and at the altar Dr. Ueatth completed the ceremony and pronounced them husband ami wife. The Mendelssohn wedding march was played as the wedding procession moved down the ai-1 ami out of the church. Tiie t-. remony occupied about seven minutes. Death In the Kieeirlc Chair. Si no Sivg, N. V , Jan. 11. —William Niufield, who murdered his mother’s c umii, Miss Annie Kronmunu, in her apartments in West Thirty-fifth street, N w York, Aug. 7, 189!), was put to •lea ii in the electric chair in the state prison hero at b:h » o’clock this morning. Ncufield was the thirty-third electro cution in teing Sing. He killed Miss Kroumaim to secure her jewelry. Neu- lield disposed of some of the jewelry at a pawnbroker’s, which led to nis arrest. Roberts Accepts the Call. Knoxville, Jan. 14.—Rev. W. T. Roberts, D.D., of Nashville, has aocept- « d the call to the pastorate of the Pirst C’umbt Hand Presbyterian church in this city. Dr. Uob< rt: i now pastor of Grace Cumberland Presbyterian church in Nashville, which is said to bo the lar,'e>t church of tiie denomination in the entire south. He is also a national committeeman of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor. I£u will come here in about two mouths. Important Railroad Sold. Cincinnati, Jan. 14.—Upon the high est authority it can be stated that the Cincinnati, Portsmouth and Virginia mad has been sold to the Norfolk and Western railroad. On Saturday papers pa sed in New York between those in control of each property, binding a sale and purchase. Final transfer of the Cincinnati road to Die Norfolk and Western will occur on Monday. Report of Dispensary Board. Coi.umhia, 8. 0., Jan., li—Chairman L. J. Williams, who had been desig- nutid to prepare the annual report of the board of directors of the state dis- pensary, has submitted that document to the got urn or. The members of the board are quite proud of the report, as it shows that the net animal profits have gone to over Kidnaping Made Capital Crime. Nashville, Jan. 14.—The legislature rnuined to make the business of kidnaping a hazardous one and a bill tn iking the crime a capital olfeuso wa.t introduced in the house today by Rep- CHARLESTON REAL ESTATE liovernment Naval Station to lie Lo cated There W ill lloom Property. Charleston, Jau. 14.—A great deal of property near this city will be pur chased bv the government for a naval station s te, the board having recom mended lie removal of the station from Port Royal to Charleston. The Chicora park site has bt*en recommended and this will be used. In getting ground for the station the government will have to purchase a tract of laud from W. W. Lawton, and it is possible that coudem- ration proceedings will be instituted to get at what the government considers a fair price for the property. According to the official report Mr. Lawton has asked |90,000 for his property, and the board considers $200 per acre a fair com pensation, and less than 100 acres will be required. The property owned by Lawton was bought for something less than $10,000. The coming of the naval station will have a splendid effect on the negotia tions of the city for the big water supply which will be brought here from the Euisto river, a distance of 80 miles. The city has been working on this scheme and there is a greater prospect of it being carried through since the an nouncement is made that the naval sta tion will be established at this port. INDUSTRIES IN THE SOUTH Some New Developments Reported For the I’asl Week. Chattanooga, Jan. 14.—Among the more important of the new industries reported by The Tradesman for the week ended Jau. 12 are the following; Brickworks at Atlanta, Ga.; a $100,- 000 buggy manufacturing plant at Golds- ! boro, N. C.; coal mines at Tuskaloosa, Ala.; a chemical and medicine plant at Raleigh, N. C.;u $1,000,000 commission and cotton and woolen manufacturing company at Greensboro, N. C.; a cou- tractiug company at Charleston, S. C.; a $100,000 cotton miti at Cuthbert, Ga., and another with u capital of $125,000 at Union, 8. C.; a $25,000 cotton company manufacturer distillers’ supplies; elec tric light plant at Tuscumbia, Ala.; r«- ! ported erection of 500 ton fertilizer fac tory at Birminguam; flouring mills at Tennille, Ga. ;a furniture factory at Pi lot Mountain, N. C.; ice factories at Tuscumbia, Ala., Weldon, N. C., and Florence, S. C.; lumber company at Point Washington, Fla.; machine shops at Rome, Ga.; a $100,000 cottonseed oil ; mill at Macau, Ga., and another at Union Point, Ga.; a palmetto fiber fac tory at Bayard, Fla.; a plow factory at Atlanta, (ia.; a $100,000 tobacco manu facturing company at Mount Airy, N.C. ALABAMA’S SCHOOL FUND Appropriations Have Ilecti Largely Increased. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 14.—The to tal appropriations for the public schools of Alabama have been more than doubled within the past five years. The appro priations now from all funds exceed $1,100,000. The funds from which this amount comes yearly are the direct ap propriation for the general fund amount ing to $550,000, the special school tax of $250,000, j Kill tax of $150,000, inter est on trust funds $150,000 and other odd sums of small amount. The educational affairs of the state are at present in the hands of Hon. John W. Abercrombie, state superiu- tendeut of education, and improvement is emphatically marked in all the de partments of the system. bt-1 •id. Ruliway Construction In North State. Raleigh, Jan. 14.—In the course of an interview with Chairman McNeill, of the corporation commission, regard ing railways in this state, ho said: “I look for punch more railway construc tion this year than last. We are in some publications credited with only 43 miles last year. We did bettor than that. Work on four railways is now actively in progress. The charters which this legislature will grant will show that there is a sentiment in favor of railway building. Wo find as a re sult of oar in.-p. otion that the roads are being put in far belter'simpc than ever before. New depots, ballasted tracks, better rolling stock, better schedules, better service and better time.” < enient Factory ForKnsley. Birmingham, Ala., Jau. 14—The machinery in the cement factory at Eusley, the steel suburb of Birming ham, i-i in place, and during the first part of the week will be given a trial The cement factory at Eusley was de stroyed by lire several mouths ago. The owners decided to rebuild, but the work has been tedious. This factory will manufacture cement, using the blast furnace slag therefor. The plant is owned by eastern and local promoters. Invites Secretary Long. Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 14.—Secretary of the Navy John D. Long has been in vited through the Flftrida delegation to visit Pensacola during the stay here of the North Atlantic squadron, and a telegram from Senator Mallory says the secretary is favorably considering the invitation and may visit here about the middle of February. Mrs. Gartleld In Florida, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 14.—Mrs, James A. Garfield, widow of late Presb dent Garfield, arrived here Sunday night from her home, Mentor, Ohio, and after a few days in Jacksonville will go to resorts in south Florida. Mrs. Garfield’s health is not robust, but she stood the trip to the south well Centenarian Dead. Owensboro, Ky., Jan. 14—James B, Ireland, centenarian, died at his home at Skillinuu, Hancock county, today. He was born Jan. 4, 1797, and had lived in three centuries. Had he lived until the fourth of next June he would have been 104 years old. He was a remark able man in many respects. Declares Dividend. Washington, Ga., Jan. 14—The di rectors of tbe Washington Exchange Irtiuk have declared a semi-annual divi dend of 4 per cent upon a capital stock of $05,000. The old officers, T. M. Green, president; J. It Dyson, cashier, Ivero re elected for the ensuing year. DOINGS OF THE DAY ATNATIONAL CAPITAL Joint Postal Commission Sub mits Report. LITTLE OBJECTION NEELY IS EXTRADITED Bill to to Create a Court of Pensions Appeals Favored by G. A/'U.-Condi. tIon of President .Melvinley—Cou- gressman Neville Is 111. Washington, Jan. 14.—When tin house met today Mr. Loud of California presented the repart of the joint postal commission which had been investigat ing the question of railway mail pay and other matters nffcctiug postal affairs. This was district of Columbia day uudel the rules, but the district commutes yielded to tbe river ami harbor bill with the understanding that the district should have next Monday instead of to day. Mr. Lawrence of Massachusetts, a member of the committee, protested against the appropriations in the bill fot great national projects being changed to the states in whicii they happened to ba located. Mr. Grosvenor replied to some re marks made by Mr. Cushman of Wash ington on Thursday relative to the ap propriations in the past for the Colum bia river. Mr. Morris, of Minnesota, another member of the river and harbor com mittee, also defended the bill along th# lines followed by Mr. Lawrence, that appropriations for big national projects could not properly be chargeable to tho stages in which they happened to be lo cated. The postal commission of the honsa and senate whicii has been investigat ing postal matters for the last two years made its report today. Tiie commission unanimously rej^irts in favor of exclud ing secondclass matter mail ruco, first books, whether bound or unbound; tftc- oud, newspapers and periodicals unsold sent by a news agent to another news agent or returned to tbe publishers; third, sample copies of newspapers above a certain small fixed proportion of the circulation. The commission also unan imously reports against tho oontinuanoe of the system transmitting mails in rha pnoumaric tubes under pre-cat condi tions. i h” cnmmUsioh unanimously ra- ports that neither a change in letrer postage nor the establishment of a sys tem of parcels post is practicable under existing conditions of revenue and ex- pen dir ure. even if otherwise desirable, upon which no opinion is expressed. Upon the question of railway mail pay there are five reports. In tiie Scinte. Washington, Jau. 14.—At the open ing of the senate today a bill w.th refer ence to the < m t /loymout of clerical as sistance in the District of Alaika wuj passed. Mr Wolcott presented the final report of the postal rotninLidou Mr. Ailisoii, of Iowa, reported favorably from tiie finance commi.tee a bill con- c'-ruing the distilling of brandy from f nits, the idea being to add cherriei and figs to the list of fruits included in tae present law. The bill went over. Neely Subject to Kx‘rndltlon* Washington, Jau. 14—The United States supreme court today rendered a decision in the Neely extradition case. Tne court held that Neely was subject to extradition and must be surrendered to tho Guban authorities. The court held that Cuba was foreign territory, our only purpose in the war with Spain being to free the Cubans from Spanish domination. The decision was based upon tiie act of June ft, 1SJ9. which act was held to be constitutional. Court of Pensions Appeals. 1 Washington, Jan. .4 —The general * committee of tho G. A. R appeared be fore the house invalid pension commit- ti e today in favor of the bill for the cre ation of u court of pensions appeals to consider rejected petition claims. There are about 100. >00 cases adversely pasted upon each year by the pension officers. Congressman Neville III. Washington, Jun. 14—Congressman Neville of Nebraska is in a critical con dition this morning, resulting from a recurrence of his Iminorrnge yesterday. Tins has weakened him considerably, but there are hopes of his recovery. President McHInltyG Condition. Washington, Jun. 14.—PresidentMo> Kiuley continues to improve, although it is not expected ho will be in his office or see any one during this week. He is transictiug a little business, but it is confined to urgent pardon cases and the signing of bills. BAILEY’S CATTLE SYNDICATE ’IVX'iH Congrev ni in Kugnges la the Hu lii*»s. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 14—Obn- gressman Bailey of Texas is organizing a syndicate to larrelv control the cattle trade in Cuba. It is stated reliably here by those interested in tho plan that the recent visit of the Texas stat smau to Havana was for tiiat purpose, and that he has already k<•cured no option on some of tne lending cattle dcaMg firms on the island. The shipments from Florida o d gulf ports, including Galvu.-t u, at th s nme is about 100,000 bo id h w<*ek 1*. is rtns intention of C incri—sina ; ai! y. wj tbe aid of eastern a it... iw,' various hliippin.: in V <: . Alabama and the u t .- regulate the tdiiir -r o. ested disclaim my n •<• • on M* | Bailey’s part to form u cattle iruM, or to regulate prices. t'i k i w i Sr ir-i li■ II - ft. Montoomm;y, Al i., J ’*:. I An tiii- | known in* .ra num; 50 • • , ■* i run over and kt boa board Air i.»n o- I o'clock. < ’ ron r ! q i I over th-' ! ody n»t i j’imi : - quittiug tne lUi.rond colliof is-amo l I To the KIho of the Price of The Ledger to Si.50. ♦ (Correspondence of The Lodger.) Etta Jane, Jan. 11—Our friend and neighbor, Mr. W. S. Wilkerson, has shipped a car load of home raised hay to Rock Hill. It is pronounced the finest on tho market and Mr. Wilkerson can’t supply the demand. To Miss Lillie Smarr, of Hopewell, we are greatly Indebted for her kind remembrance of ourself and family in sending us a lot of delicious tropi cal fruits which we so greatly enjoy ed. Miss “Lii” is one of The Ledger’s staunchest friends. , Miss Ethel Strain is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. H. B McDaniel, of Hickory Grove. The wire hasn’t yet hoer. put up at Howell's fersy and the fl.it is pushed across by means of poles We have had an abundance of rain lately. We have heard but little objection to the rise in tho price of The Ledger to $1 50. Some of our Ledger readers will no doubt be surprised at tho following clipping from a Richmond, Va., paper. “A marriage license was issued Monday morning to Mr. James Raines and Miss Jennie Marshall, of Ches terfield. Mr. Raines is seventy-two years of age and is well known In Manchester, where for many years be has conducted a printing office. Miss Marshall is thirty years of age. The marriage took place at the bride’s home Monday, Dec. 23rd. We congratulate Uncle Jimmie and his bride and wish for them a long, happy and prosperous life. Some of our neighbors have been losing their hogs. Some think it is cholera, while others say it is quinzy Mr. Mike Sellers lost a fine sow. Also Mr. John Estes lost one of his killing hogs. The North Pacolet S. S. Conven tion will be represented at the meet ing of the State 8. 8. Convention at Newberry, Feb. 23 27. Cherokee county should send its delegates, too. It is entitled to three delegates at that meeting. There will be preaching at Salem on the third Sunday in this month at 3 o’clock; also communion on the first Sabbath in Feb. Prefatory services will begin on Friday before the first Sabbath at 11 a. m-, pro vided the weather is favorable. A very quiet wedding took place last Wednesday evening in this com munity. Mr. Lewis Smarr and Mrs. Julia McClure wore the contracting parties and J. R Poole. E»q , the of ficiating magistrate. No curds. There is & general scarcity of farm labor in this section and farmers are offering good wages—much better than heretofore. Nothing but scarcity of labor will prevent a large cotton crop being planted this year. The bridge at Thomasson’s mill is needing repairs on the approaches. They are getting dangerous and should have attention at once. The bridge at Owen’s ford is needing some attention, too. Several of our neighbors have been buying mules and others are speak ing of doing so. The Roman law required the seller to tell the buyer of all tho defects known to him in the article sold, and for any loss caused by a defect known to the seller, the seller was made re sponsible. In our law tbe maxim is, “Look out for yourself.” If things are not what they are supposed to be, tbe buyer has no claim as long as be has no warranty from the seller. Mr. Hampton Bratton is looking up the road tax defaulters. J. L. s. Story of a Slave. To be bound hapd and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He ■ays: ' My wife has been so help less for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters, the is wonderfully improved and able to do her own work.” This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, faintiog and dizzy spells. This mira cle working medicine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 ceute. Sold by Cherokee Drug Co^ Druggist. Adam was probably created in the afternoon—at leas it was a little be fore Eve. _ Persons who suffer from indigestion cannot expect to live long, because they cannot eat the food required to nourish the body and the products of tbe undigested foods they do eat poisou the biood. It is important to cure indigestion as soon as possi ble, and tho best method of doing this is to use the [mparallon known as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what you eat and restores all the digestive organs to perfect health. Cherokee Drug Cm Affectation springs from the desire of tnankine to appear better than it really Is. This reason there is u large death rate among children from croup and lung troubles. Prompt action will save the little ones from these terri ble diseases. We know of nothing so certain to give Instant relief as One Minute Cough Cure, It can also be relied upon in grippe and all throat and lung troubles of adults. Pleas ant to take, Cherokee Drug Co. BAD WRECK ON THE PIMSYSTEM Engineer Killed and Several Passengers Injured. WORK OP WRECKERS Disaster Occurred Near Dunne), Fla. Five 3Ieu Have Already Been Ar rested and Several Others Are Sus pected of Complicity In Outrage. Tampa, Fla., Jan. 14—A west coast Plant system passenger train was wrecked a few miles south of Dunuell last night. Engineer Tom Roach was instantly killed and a number of pas sengers were severely injured. Their names and place of residence is not known and the officials will not give out information. The wreck was caused by a rail being removed. Five men have already been arrested, suspected of having done the dastardly work, and the officers are making every effort to capture three other men, who are also inspected as being connected with the affair. They will not give tho names of the men ar- r»‘st*d or their reasons for suspecting them. KOONTZ’S DEATH DESCRIBED Correspondent of Company H Writes From Philippines. Chattanooga, Jan. ]4—Mrs. W. T. Robbers of this city has just received a letter from her son Virgil, who is with Company H, Forty-fourth infantry, Iloilo, P. I., in which some details are given concerning the death of First Lieutenant Howard M. Kooutz. He says; “The insurgents, 250 strong, advanced on the town at 4 a. m. Nov. 4, 4900, be hind a lot of their women. They were halted by she outpost and Corporal Burns went oat alone to see what they wanted. He was immediately sur rounded and boloed. The firing then became general. "Lisntenaut Kooutz was officer of the day, and hearing the firing hastened out to ascertain the cause. Arriving near the outpost he met the sentries re treating toward tho quarters, but still firing. Hearing that Corporal Barns had been surrounded, and not knowing the meaning of the word ‘fear’ he, with Sergeant Kitchen, pushed forward with a view to rescuing the corporal. Both *were killed in this attempt. Lieutenant Koontz got so near that be was killed by a spear being thrnst into his stomach. No other death In the Forty-fourth would have cast such a pall over the company as the death of Lieutenant Howard Kooutz. ” $ TO END TAX LITIGATION. Railroads 31akea Proposition to North Carolina Commission. Raleigh, Jan. 14—The various rail- ways interested in the tax assessment cases Involving $10,000,000 increase in valuation have made a definite proposi tion to end tbe litigation. The proposi tion is the resalt of a conference at Washington lost week held at the sug gestion of the Atlantic Coast Line. The proposition was sent by them to Henry G. Connor, chief counsel for the cor poration oommittee, which has so earn estly pressed the case. The commission will not accept any valuation under $42,- OoO.OOO, which it fixed two years ago. The comiphislon does not individually Object to In the future putting railway property on a parity with other property •o far as time df assessment is concerned, that is, each four year#, bat has taken no official action In that matter. It is probable Mr. Connor will bring tho proposition here tomorrow. Will Teach Kindergarten In Japan. Washington, Ga., Jan. 14—Miss Margtret Cook, daughter of Rev. W. F. Cook, of the North Georgia Conference, and a sister of Rev. Ellison R. Cook, pastor of the Methodist church at Wash ington, has been accepted by the mis sionary board of the Methodist Episco pal ckuroh, sooth, and has received her appointment as a teacher of kindergar ten at Hiroshima, Japan. The mission board has arranged for and notified Miss Cook that she Is to spend tho next two mouths visiting tho leading kindergartens of the United States and to make herself more thor oughly acquainted with the work, will visit Baltimore, Washington, Louisville. Building Trades Couucil Meets. Cincinnati, Jan. 14. — The annaal convention of the National Bnildiug Trades conncil began here today and will continue during the week. There are 800 delegates present, representing an affiliated membership of over 100,000. One of the principal subjects is that of the federation of all tbe unions in the building industry with a view to sympa thetic as well as ao-operattve notion. A uniform scale of wages will be consid ered as well as working hoars and a sys tem of arbitration. All tbe delegates hope to be able to avoid such conditions as existed in Chicago, New York and other cities last year. Met at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Jan. 14 — The Brick layers and Mason’s International Union Of America opened its thirty-fifth an nual convention in tho university build ing in this city today. About 200 dele gates were in attendance. Afterathe usual address of welcome and response the remainder of the first session was devoted to the appointment of commit tees and organization. Tiie convention will probably take two weeks to com plete its w ork. Couviot I’ardoned. Raleigh, Jan. 14 —The governor has pardoned R. P. Flynn, a white man of Rockingbuq^werviug a sentence of 17 years for murder, ids victim Wing ids brother. The evidence laid before tho governor showed that the killing was ■ccidvlitai. A MUSICAL TREAT. Mlsii Leonora JackRon Deli^titu a Large Audtonre at LtineHtone. In the auditorium of Limestone College on tho evening of January 10th was given one of the most beau tiful and highly artistic musical per- torman- e* tv r hea d within iit wall * Miss Leonora Jackson, whose com ing had been for some time heralded, appeared, despite tiie extreme in clemency of the weather, before a large and interested audience ar d proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that she is a violinist of the highest rank. One does not only admire* her phe nomenal technic which goes without saying in a violinist of internatiom 1 repute but her graceful bowing and nobility of tone production alike captivated all and showed her to be one of tbe highest stars on tiie firma ment of instrumental music. In her first number. The Vieux- temps Conceito in D minor, Miss Jackson rendered the contrasted movements as only a true artist could. She is musical in organiza tion, gifted with temperament and intelligence, and entirely competent to hold the attention of an audience at all times. The introduction wiih the magnificently brilliant Cadenza followed by the soulful and majestic Adagio Religiosi then ending with the triumphant Allegeo Narziale called forth hearty applause to which she bowed in the most modest anti becoming manner. The Chopin Nocturne in D flat ar ranged by Sarasute was a gt-m of poetic interpretation and how wel 1 contrasted with it was the Brahm^ Joachin Hungarian Dance. Borawsky’s ’•Adoration” Limo- nette’s * , Madrigale” and Tsehai- kowsky’s “Humoresque” were ap propriately treated and the last number, Rondo des Lutius (llobgob lin Dance) by Bazzini, reminded on< of another weird and grotesque com position—Saint Saens’ * Danse Maca bre”—in which the fiddles may be heard being tuned at midnight in a graveyard followed by running and leaping of the shrouded skeletons. The Hobgoblin Dance was rendered with the most vivid imaginative pic turesqueness. Miss Jackson had as her accompa niest Mr. Selden Pratt, whose work in that capacity was highly com mendable. He is a pianist of no mean ability and as a soloist display ed rausicianly intelligence and brilliancy. Miss Josephine .Elburno also con tributed a large share to the general enjoyment of the evening. She has a coloratura soprano voice of great flexibility and after each selestion she was enthusiastically applauded Wedding ut KkcIU. (Correspondt-nce of The Ledger.) Ezell, Jan. 11.—William H. Mar tin, #on of Willis and Caroline Mar tin, aud Flora Jolly, the daughter of Jesse G. and Jane Jolly, were unitui in the holy bonds of matrimony in the presence of a few friends on Jan uary 8th., M. B. Scruggs officiating. John H. Price and Eiia Paris were married at the home of the bride on January 8th. It was a quiet affair only a few friends and relatives being present. After the ceremony u nice dinner was served to those present Magistrate M. B. Scruggs performed the ceremony. Tbe farmers have begun turning their land. A lot of wheat was sown in this section. Eaker, Scruggs & Jolly have moved their saw mill to Mr. Debby Ledford’s place, near Rev. John Ruppe. Mr. J A. Scruggs is postmaster at this place. 'W. H. Champion and William Eaker will soon have their grist mill running at the Battleground. • m. B s. M. Volcanic Kruption* Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever, Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felon*, Corns Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burris, calds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pilecure on earth. Drives out Pains and w Aches. Only 25 cents a box. Cur guaranteed. Sold by Cherokee Drug Co. The more blunders a man makes the mi _ expert he becomes in fram ing apologies. Pepsin preparations often fall to relieve indigestion because they can digest only albuminous foods. There is one preparation that digests all classes of food, and that is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It cures the worst cases of indigestion and gives in stant relief, for It digests what you eat. Cherokee Drug Co. Thomas Jefferson never made a •pencil, having, as he termed it, “no faculty of thinking when on his legs.” When threatened by pneumonia or any other lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary, as it is dangerous to delay. We would suggest that One Minute Cough Cure be taken s* soon as indications of having taken cold are noticed. It cures quickly and its early use prevents cot sump lion. Cherokee Drug Co. The sugar industry is promising In Texas, Within the last three monti s 53 sugar refineries have been built. The merited reputation for curing piles, sores and skin d'seatn* ac quired by DeWitt’s Witch Haz<l Salve, has led to the making of worth less counterfeits. Be sure to gi-l only DeWitt’s Salve. Cherokee i Drug Co. EMPEROT NIS1US SHOWS SPfSiSliTIDa Three High Officials Recip ients Oi Gifts. WHAT WAR COST RilXlA Tiie Cz:w Will Signu'ly Recognize Do Witte’s S*ei-vlce.i iiaff Ho .May IF-roine Imperial Chancellor With r-uperior Directive Powers In Puldic Affairs. St. Petersburg, Jan. 14. —On Satur day a correspondent was iutermod on good authority that Emperor Nicholas from his private means had presented M. Do Witto, minister of finance. Gen eral Kouropatkine, minister of war, and Count Latnsdorlf, minister of the toreigu affairs, 200,000 roubles each as an ex pression of his gratification ov r the de velopment of Manchurian affairs, the protection of the railway and suppres sion of disturbances in Manchuria. Ac cording to tne budget, the c >st of the war to data is 60,000,000 roubles. It is proposed to devote 130,000,000 roubles to •-idways in 191.1 aud not to negotiate a loan. -ms favorable budget unquestionably strengthens M. De Witte and it is gen erally anticipated that the czar will sng- nally recognize i ts services. Reports emanating from certain ministers assert that M. De Witte will become imperial chancellor on the Russian new year, with superior directive powers over the department of government. Tho pow ers, who are usually well informed ro- gardiug such matters, doabt the story which naturally cannot he confirmed. At all events M. !) • Witte’s star is evi dently in the ascendant. Hia love of peace, his determination to develop Russia’s internal resources and his pro- fes-ed American sympathies are suffi cient reasons why the world, and espe cially America, can congratulate Rus sia. Russia lias had chancellors intermit tently. The Li>t was Prince Gortsch- ekoff, who died shortly alter the Berlin congress. Italian Steamer Lost. La Chiafpa, Island of Coronen, Jan. 14.—The Italian steamer Leone has been lost. Many bodies from the wreck have been washed ashore. The su amor Leone was of 361 tons net register and was owned by G. Denaro of Catania. She was 201 feet 2 inches long; her beam was 25 teet 1 inch and sin* was 15 feet 3 inches deep. She was built at Greenock in 1864. No information as to the move ments of the Leone can be obtained trom any of the shipping looks at hand. Plotted Against Czar’s Life. Nice, Jan. 14.—The police have nr- arestad Prince Victor Nakadichidez, a Russian, on the charge of plotting to take the life of tiie czar on the latter’s approaching visit here. Prince Naka- dHiidoz, who is a Nihilist, was con demned to death in Russia as an accom plice in tho conspiracy of 1886 against the life of Alexander III, grandfather of tiie present czar. Ho was also con victed in Paris of being illegally in the possession of explosive machines. Manchester’s Bankruptcy. London, Jan. 14.—The bankruptcy of the Duke of Manchester was again aired in tho courts today. An appeal was lodged agaij-st the plea of “Infancy” in respect to a claim of £ -50 for jewelry. The appellants submitted that in view of the duke’s position jewelry was noc- es ary even though “an infant. ” The hearing was adjourned to see if the duke on his return from America had desired to maintain tho pica of “In fancy.” British Itout Rebels. Bathurst, Gambia, West Africa, Jan. 14.—The British punitive expedi tion arrived at Dumbutu Jan. 11 and completely surpritid aud routed the rebels. The troops captured the town after an hour’s lighting. Sixty rebels were killed, GO wounded mid 200 cap tured. Six important chiefs will bo brought to Bathurst. The British cas ualties were six West Indians wounded. More fighting is expected. # Feting Should Be Stopped. London, Jon. 14 —Lord Roberts has written a letter to Lord Mayor of Lon don Frank Greene, expressing the hope that in tho present unhappy circum- ■tances in South Africa, there should be no further feting for some time. His lordship’s decision applies to all similar proposed functions. Ho visited tbe queen at Osboruo today, but it is said his visit is not connected with the war. Bishop of London Dead. London, Jau. 11.— Right Rev. Man- dell Creighton, D. D., bishop of Lon don, died this afternoon. He was born in 1841. The bishop's illness was long aud painful. He recently underwent two operations for abdominal trouble. Disastrous Kvplosion. London, Jan. 14.—I'm persons were j killed aud many were injured as the re sult of an explosion in a hat factory at * liemon, near Manchester, today. King O-c.ir UegitlaM llcultri. Stockholm, Jan. II —King Oscar has reeov< r< d his health and will resume the rein* of government Jun. 21. A $lOO,OCX) Kit e. Springfield, O, Jau. If —Fire at the K. W. Ross eouipany’s plant at La- Coiidu, u mile from here, rtu-od a loss of betwi n $75,066 and $100,0. ) today, there being il.Voi insurance. John Ludwig, an akhistuut foreman, is miss ing and it is thought he burned to death. Roc («mI l**«»en*ii*r I rain, A 12 year-old Ram .lull, Jau. 1 1 negro 1 my, near Orc\ at a S< ah ard Air Liu tin* gla * vnilci! eiit i Citrwti run b .< r.*- || ..,1 • |.. 1 tele i 1 >>■ pAsmugcrs.