Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The: i^icooem*. PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FKIDAY. RY Ed. H. DeCamp. The Ledger (o not lesponsible for tbsj views of corresponcents* Obituaries will be pubinlised at five oents a line. Of-rds of thanks wiP be published ftt one cent a word. Reading notices will De published ftt ten cents a line each insertion. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur- aieh their name, not for publication, but for identification. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp, Manager. SUME DON’TS. Don’t make it a habit to borrow your neighbor’s paper. I he paper is too cheap to do that. ♦ •♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t make it habit to lend your paper. You might want it some- time v;ber it’s away from home. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t ask us to credit you. We don’t want to hurt your feelings by refusing. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Don’t bo a c!am, but take your county paper like a good, industrious citizen and keep po>tod on the hap- penings of your section AN-NOUNCKMENr. Four >ears, our month and four teen days ago I announced that I would be responsible for the ertito riul utterances of this paper until further notice. Since that time, with only a few exceptions. I have written all that ha>s appeared in leaded type in these columns. I annouce now that with this issue, my connection with the paper will cease. This step is taken solely because my other en gagements are so numorous and ex acting that I cannot find the time for newspaper work. There is no dis agreement between the proprietor and myself and my best wishes go out to him and his office force as well as to the whole body of Ledger readers H P. Griffith. I r The Ledger regrets to give up the services of Prof. Griffith, whose able writing has done much to place it in the front rank of South Carolina jour nalism. The paper suffers a distinct loss in his retirement. As stated above, there has been no disagreement between Prof. Griffith and the under signed. We wish him and his work abundant success. In the future, as in the past. The Ledger will endeavor to give its patrons the worth of their money, promising to endeavor to be just to all and partial to none. Ed. H. DeCamp. HEAL.TH AJ. D WORK' The child labor bill was killed by so close a margin in the house of rep resentatives, as to warrant the belief that the subject will continue to be agitated until it can be disposed of in a manner that will give at least temporary satisfaction. If a child labor law is needed ^n South Carolina, we would be the last ono to oppose it. But before we ad vocate such a measure, we demand the proofs that tne conditions are such as to make such a law neces sary. We have beard no arguments which would convince any thinking, unprejudiced man, either on one side or the older. We have loud asser tions. passionate appeals, maudlin asseverations, unfounded imputa tions, and all tdose nondescript ut terances of ignorance, prejudice, pas sion. and hypocrisy, whicd, with the unthinking multitude, often pass for arguments, but w« have never heard uor read a single deliverance that would stand for a moment if sub jected to a syliogystic test. Now it is clear, we think, that the burden of proof rests on the advo cates of such a law. He who would radically change a long existing order of tilings, must show that the change be proposes will accomplish more good than can possibly dt realized under existing conditions, or he has do right to demand even a hearing, 'ihe pointing out of errors and defects in the existing order will not answer arguments, for there is no human institution thet is not foil of these. It must be shown that the new order proposed will contain f* *ei of these and a greater number of benefit* than the old one, before we ms reaaonanle men will consent to abolish the olo a ni adopt tfie n w. 1 ne fsm y is a huii.au insiitotion of divine origin. Again and again ha< it htni the seal of divine approbation vtaniped upon it. It was established long before the Htate was thought of, and upon it* integrity and perman ence depends the welfare of the hu man race. It is a bold and hazard ous thing for any State to attempt to weaken its authority 01 to change the relations of ite members. That its authority is sometimes abused, that its relations are sometimes vitiated, is no argument in favor of legislative action. The State has no moral nor legal right to interfere any more than it has to interfere with the discipline of the church. If an unnatural mother or a brutal father takes the life of a child, he or she is account able to the State for murder, not in the relation of parent and child, but in the relation of man or woman to child. But it is not our intention to argue this point. We want to know if any body has ever shown conclusively that work in a modern cotton mill is destructive to vital force, or dele terious to the health of man, woman or child. What say the statistics of mill villages? Is the death rate higher in them than in other towns and cities, or even in the country districts? It would seem from all that we can know that the conditions existing in and around these mills are highly favorable to health. Es pecially is this true of the mills on the water courses. IT re the drain age of the towns is complete and the sanitation in general is as perfect, as in the present stage of the science, it can be made. Inside the mills where all the work is done still better con ditions prevail. Ventilation is per fect ; temperature is uniform in all weathers; cleanliness is stiictiy en forced and observed; the w’ork re- prires no strain of muscle, no excite ment of nerves, no tax on intellectua' strength, nothing but what any "ork under heaven n quires, attention booily presence, and intelligent di rection. * Yet, we hear a great deal about •‘pale faces,” •'emaciated forms,” “arrested development,” “benighted intellects.” and a 1 mentioned as the consequences of work in the mills. Who bus shown that these are the consequences? Men whose occupa tions are within doors, or out of the sunshine, usually have pale faces, but we do not know that this is evi dence of the unhealtbfulness of their occupation, for as a class they have as strong a hold on life as any other. There are two sections of our State which furnish an unusual number of people to whom all of the above named attributes might apply. They are the piney woods of the middle and lower portion, and the moun tains in the northern limit. May it not be that the mills about Colum bia have gathered in considerable □ umbers of the former, and the Piedmont mills have employed their share of the latter? We are not arguing the question. We want to have it argued, however, and we are indicating, we think, the only line of argument open to the ad vocates of a child labor law. They must give real arguments, if they ex pect to convince ihinking people. NOTES AND COMMENTS. WOMEN AND SOCIETY. »n — — m—♦ Capt. Thackston with his street force has done some splendid work on Victoria avenue near the college, and he, as well as the entire council, deserve the thanks of all who use that street. The work done this time is of a kind that is cheapest in the end and more satisfactory all the time. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ We do not think that the oldest in habitant can recollect a winter that brought us as much cold weather with it as this one has measured out to us. There have been many win ters during which the thermometer went much lower than it has yet gone, but the cold weather lasted for only a day or two, whereas during this winter it has been cold nearly all the time. The Carolina Spartan says the ground has been frozen one hundred days since the first of November. The result has been large draughts on wood and coal, and a big bole in horse and cattle food. Wood is scarce in the towns and coabhas advanced in price. Oils have been extensively killed, and wheat is thougnt to be damaged On the other hand, the land is benefited, and it is probable that many pestif- emus insects are destroyed. Per haps it will ail #ork out right alter all. Coeal Co.ton AtMiket. The following price* prevail on the | (»alTne\ iiiarKt'l today : 1 Good Middling K 15 | Middling oo I ake Hr. ISull’* Cougli -jriij, f„r nil tliiote ' < i ns i.lfVi't ions seven- eoldn. pleurisy I .Hid grippe, wliteli Fall and Winter bring ' along. I l» Die greatest cure for hroni'liliIs | and all throat uul lung Httertinns. What is Mill End Sale, Learn more by coming to ^ Gafl'ney February 20th. [All communications to this column should | bo addressed to 1’. O. Box Usi.) The responsive woman, although not necessarily “wearing her heart, upon her sleeve,” cannot hide her ; , I beautiful unselfish qualities. Ihere • are women who possess intellectual force, executive ability, and have fine manners who are not a success in society, simply because they are not responsive in their natures. It is at the core of her na'ture, a part of her life, to force what is best in her to the surface, and this necessity of her being brings her responsiveness into play upon ail occasions. The re sponsive woman travels a queen’s way—every one along her path springing toward the privilege of receiving her smile. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Miss Huggins, of Elberton, Ga., is .visiting Mrs. B. K. Humphries. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Miss Calla Mosher, after spending a few days wild Mrs 0 E. Wilkins, returned to her home in Mobile, Ala. ♦ ♦ ♦■ ♦ Mrs Steady Lipscomb has gone to Shelby to see her father who is quite sick. Mrs. W. H. Smith and Mrs. T. li. Butler speut Wednesday in tne coun try with Mrs. Harris. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The many friends of Miss Dora Scott will regret to hear of Per severe illness. *<*♦--*' Mrs W. J. Wilkins has returned from Alabama, where she was called by the death of her mother. ♦ ♦ ♦ -* Miss Rebecca Scott is home again from S t ite Line, where sh~ has been teaching. Mrs. John Swyg. rt and little son. of Pr-ak S 0 , is in the city visi i g tier parents, Mr. und Mrs. J. I. Sur ratt. Mrs. F'etcher Smith entertained a f:-w friends Tuesday evening in honor ! of her hirbday. A three course | menu was served, and all wished her many returns of the day. Silk Culture fur south Carolina. Charleston, S C., Jan. 31 —The Silk Culture Committee, whose ex hibit in the Woman’s Building at the South Carolina Inter-State and West India Exposition is attracting so much attention, is now planning to have a Silk Culture Day in order to bring together those who are in terested in this profitable industry. The date for this meeting will be announced later. In the meantime the chairman of this department desires a correspondence with the men and women of South Carolina who wish to engage in silk growing. Address Mrs. Blackhrun Huges, 10 Legare Street. Charleston. S C. An Agreeable KurprUe. Last Sunda; was my seventy-eighth anniversary. To the surprise of my self and good wife, buggies began to roll in with baskets full of good things, and many presents beside, until thirty-four were present, con sisting of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The occasion was a most delightful one and all present were gl -d-hearted From the fullness of my heart I thank my de scendants for rieir thoughtfulness, and trust that I may so live as to re fl-ct credit upon fh-m. Green B. Brown. Ravenna, F«»h. 12 $ioo Reward, $ioo. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded dis ease that science has been able to cure in all itssta^resundthatisCutarrii. llall’sCatarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh beinv a constitutional disease, requires a constitu tional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and glvlmr the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in dointr its work. The proprietors have so much faith in Its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for tiny case that It falls to cure. Send for list of Testimonials. Address. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. 75c. Hall’sTamily Pills are the best. ,1 That cough Hangs on You have used all sorts of cough reme dies but it does not yield; it is too deep seated. It may wear itself out in time, but it is more liable to produce la grippe,; pneumonia or a seri ous throat affection. You need something that will give you strength and build | j up the body. j 1 EMULSION ; MADE-TO-WEAR SUITS. When in need of a suit call on J. JHt. "roJUJUKSOIN: and get a made-to-wear made by M. BORN & CO., of Chica^p, the world’s best tailors. HOW TO STRETCH A DOLLAR. Buy your fresh meats from THE PEOPLE’S MARKET. 10 lbs. nice steak for $1.00. The other markets charge you $1.25. r l his is stretching $1.00 to $1 25 if you buy your meats from us. These are facts, not “Taffy.” BEEF CATTLE WANT tM'' We want '25 nice beeves at once ; we will pay the top of the market for them. Don t <ell until you see us if you are looking for the biggest cash dollar. Yours for business, THE PEOPLE’S MARKET. will do this when everything else fails. There is no doubt about it. It. nourishes, strengthens, builds up and makes the body strong and healthy, not ordy to throw off this hard cough, but to fortify the system against further attacks. If you are run down or emaciated you should certainly take this nourishing food medicine. 50c. amt ;i.oo, ail Jrj^yists. SCOTT it BOWNE. Chemi -o. New York. ■♦H 11 mu Ml nlll **♦—»4*4^. i A. N. Wnoo Fresid. /ji. K. Brown. yice-ITesidcnt. 3-5 c* ro! » r \ n i -» z t rnl ? *T!?» r a t o r & 1villi OF GAITNFY. S. O. O A PIT A l* — « 511*PLI r-i s^+ ooo. State and County Deoosltory Dues a ct -icrai Backlii/ .> F.x ii.inuc busin* r.vrv ir ’• .'(Kjf Safe, wi- l; Automatic Tim. I nr X’cu notions C\ -vf I'TV?. Onahlrr ■am-Mtrruunfar * ♦ ounaorr r - » ! y^— rtum- • w erwwt- - rmmsi • i t w t—■ i n—yi—awt-OT-. > v-et! tlto-d i i> with Fire l’roofVr*alt and V.e -oi.r n t o .slnevs of . . op-c'of all j THE NATIONAL BANK CF GAFFNEY. flAIMTAL.. ------- W'o.ooo, -i. Ut'l.S> AND HKOKITJS, - lO.O'lo. fii-xto. '-Fount v r f-xis.l Oitjr L^<^ix)“,uor>-. Wood’s Seeds BEST FOR THE SOUTH. Every Gardener, Farmer and Trucker Nhuuid have Wood’s 1UU2 Descriptive Catalogue. It not only gives reliable, practical, up- to-date information about all Seeds, but also the best crops to grow, most successful ways of growing different crops, and much other information of special inter est to every one who plants seeds. It tells all about Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Grass and Clover Seeds, Seed Potatoes, Seed Oats, Tobacco, Seed Corn, Cow Peas, So]a, Velvet and Navy Beans, Sorghums, Broom Corn, Kaffir Corn, Peanuts, nillet Seed, Rape, etc. Catalogue mailed free on request. T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, • VIRGINIA. Tax Notice. 1 will be in rny office from U o’clock, u. m., until 3 o’clock, p. m., each day until Mn-clt 1st, for the purpose of collecting city taxes now due. \V. H. Ross, f Ity Clerk. Notice to Creditors. Having made u change In our business, we are compelled to close up our < Id books and all accounts not satisfactorily settled by ’he 10th of February will lie placed in our attor ney’s hands for collection. l-10-1mo. J. C. Lipscomb & Hro. NEW FIRM. We sell only for Cash, so if it’s bargains you are after we’ve got ’em for you in all our var ious lines. A few Overcoats to go regardless of price. Ladies Jackets and Capes at and below cost. Men’s suits from $3.00 to $5.00 less than you pay clothing houses for same quality. Nice line Dry Goods, Notions, Hatsand Shoes at prices that defy competition. Staple an J Fancy Groceries at prices that rrtoVe them. When in need of anything usually kept in a General Merchandise stock come to the Spot Cash Store at 818 Limestone Street, Gaffney, S. C. J. I. SARRATT & 00. J. I. SiVRIiA-TT. My stock of General Merchandise at Go forths, S. C., is more complete than ever be fore and owing to the hard times I will sell at greatly reduced prices. I handle almost every thing in Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, v|ats, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Hardware, Et< I also have about 30 head of Horses and Miles which I will sell cheap for cash or good paper payable next fall. Also three good Milch Cows with y<|ung calves on same terms. Don’t forget that I am still handling Tyson & Jones, Corbitt, Cincinnati and Studebaker Buggies, and Taylor, White Hickory and Studebaker Wagons at Goforths, S. C., and will meet any honest competition. Syracuse and Southern Harrows and Farming Im plements. Fertilizers of all grades on hand and arrive soon. See me before buying. J. I. Sarratt. I NOTE HEADS, 1000 FOR . . . $1.50 it H 2000 ii • . . $2.50 ii ii 5000 u • . . $5.00 i ENVELOPES, 1000 II • . . $175 ii 2000 II • . . $3.00 a 5000 II • . . $6.25 I LETTER HEADS, BILL HEADS, STATEMENTS, AND EVERY KIND OF PRINTING AT LOW PRICES. ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY FILLED. THE LEDGER, GAFFNEY. S. C. Here is Two excellent corner building lots within five minutes walk of Carpet Mill. These lots will H be sold on the Easy Payment Plan of only $3 per month. Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for working people. Apply to ICI>. II. l>eOAIVIF».