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THE LARGEST Circulation of An/ Nevjpaps in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. The Ledger. SEW-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FKIDAY. 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. GAFFNEY, S. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1902. •1.00 A YEAR* THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE. items of Interest of Passing Events. ALL OVER THE STATE. Svent. that Have Taken Place from One Bnd of tbe State te the Other Culled from exchange, for yulek Reading by Scores of Buy People. Tbs cootrsct bss beeo let for tbe •rectloo of • twelve story building oo tbe site of tbe present Kendall Build* ing in Columbia. Work will begin June 1. The State against tbe Virginia- Carolioa Chemical company to teat the anti trust law will be beard by Judge Buchanan in Richland court this month. Tbe Atlantic Ooaat Line's bridge over a waterway naar Lake City was burned early Firday morning just after the passing of tbe feet mail No 85. Tbe damage was soon re* paired. Tb»re are now three Negroes in Yorkville jail awoitlng trial for mur* dors committed at tbe dam of tbe Catawba Power company. Besides these several other murderers have escaped. Tbe floor of tbe old union depot io Columbia was torn up Friday, work men eagerly agreeing to take as pay for their work all that they found under it. Some of their finds were very considerable. Tbe Atlantic Coast Line baa pur chased tbe Plant system and will assume control July 1, 1902. After that date tbe Southern Railway will have trackage rights over tbe system for all of its trains. W. L. Collins, a farmer of Edge- field county, was assassinated by negro highwaymen five miles from Augusta Wednesday; Geo Woods, who was riding with Mr. Collins, was aligbtly wounded. Tbe negroes es caped. The governor has refused to com mute tbe life sentence of Elliott Houston, convicted in Abbeville county for burglary, A strong pe tition was filed but Solicitor Boggs declined to recommend the commu tation. The State Press Association will meet in Georgetown on May 28th. The good people of that city are mak ing arrangements to give the associa tion a royal welcome. The president is arranging for a trip to Boston and Providence, R. I. A skull and some bones were un earthed by aome woramen in Colum bia Wednesday while'excavating for a new building. The skull seems to be that of a negro. It was buried under an old house which was torn down for tbe present work. Thursday tbe residence of Mrs. J. W. Sing in East Florence was broken into and robbed of groceries and a small amount of money. A trunk was taken. Mrs. Sing was away. W'hen abe returned tbe robber was still in tbe bouse but be escaped without being seen. The governor Friday offered a re ward of $100 for the apprebesion aud convention of tbe party or parties who recently set fire to and burned barns, etc., near Friendfield in Flor ence county. This is tbe third time barns on the same property have been destroyed by firebugs. One night last week in Cameron, Orangeburg county, several negroes tried to entice J. N. Stallings from bis house, intending to kill him and then roly tbe bouse aud set it ou fire. He would not come out, so they stole some meat from tbe smoke house and left. Several negroes have been arrested and some have con fessed. Tbe inquest was held Saturday over tbe remains of Seaman Gus Rooney, who was run over and killed by a trolley car on tbe Meeting street extension in Charleston Friday night. Tbe verdict exonerated the Street Railway company from all blame. Rooney waa drunk, according to tbe evidence, and notwithstanding the sounding of the gong and the cry of the motorman, be stopped on tbe track and was knocked down and killed before tbe car could be stop ped. The governor Saturday pardoned Wade H. Rowland, convicted in Pickens county of bigamy and een- teced to six months on the chain- gang. Rowland bad served two months, and a letter was written the governor by Judge Gage recommend ing tbe pardon, and stating that he did not think Rowland worthy of punishment. It aeema that be is a weak-minded man, and it has not been altogether his fault that the crime waa committed. Solicitor , Bo^gs also recommended tbe pardon. Arrangements have been perfected | for the presentation of the sword to Major Micah J. Jenkins on the occa sion of tbe President’s visit to Charles ton next week and this will be one of tbe mo«t attractive features of the President’s visit in Charleston. The committies wbicb have been receiv ing subscriptions for tbe sword have in band all'the money needed and tbe sword has been ordered and will be there in time to be presented to Major Jenkins. President Roosevelt has consented to make tbe presenta tion, expressing bis pleasure at this opportunity to honor bis former comrade io arms, for whom be bolde a high admiration. * A pbooe meseage received in York ville early Friday morulng announced that tbe store of Mr. J. M. Stroup, at Zadok, bad been burglarized tbs night before, and that tbe indications were that tbe burgiara had come io that direction. Policeman Rose of Yorkville began an investigation of tbe matter, and within a abort time learned that two Negroes who work on Mr John Plaxico'a place, south of town, were at Sherrer’a beef market at an eariy boor, spending coppers for soda water and cakes. Later io tbe day tbe eberifl, accompanied by a posse, went down to Mr. Plaxco'e and arretted one of tbe Negroee, Bert Neely. He had oo bie person a watch, pistol, pocket book, pocket knife, cigars, tobacco and other artic- lee. Neely confessed to tbe robbery. SHORT LOCAL TEMS. For general and up-to-date local news, take Tbe Ledger twice a week for $1,00. The businese and literary meeting of the Epwortb League will be held Thursday night with Mies Louise Sar- ratt. The board of county commis sioners met in tbe office yesterday and transacted a good deal of rou tine businese. State Constable Scott, who been in Gaffney some time, and who was a oareful and attentive officer, has been transferred to Columbia. We bad a light rain Sunday night, but the ground was in fine shape for plowing Monday morning and all Cherokee farmers went right on bustling. There is a marked change in the movement of the trains on the South ern tbe last few days. They didn’t seem so long as formerly, but they are getting a move on them. Reubin Herne and Joe Seilers have finished the addition to the stack at the city power house and painted it. This addition has improved the appearance of the stack very much. The work was done (juicklyand seems to have been done well. Limestone College shipped a large collection of paintings from its school 9 f art > works of the art students, to Charleston a few days ago. This fine collection will be on exhibition Limestone College day. the 10th inst., at the great exposition. Sheriff Thomas left yesterday for Morganton, N. C., where he has been summoned as a witness against Roberts, whom he caught io this county, with a stolen mule, wbicb had been stolen from a Mr. Hemp- bill in Burke county N. C. Dr. Lee Davis Lodge, president of Limestone College, g&ve us a few minutes yesterday afternoon. He was busy making arrangements to get his pupils off to Charleston this morning. The Doctor is up to his eyes in work for his college and is en thusiastically hunting more work wnicb be thinks will enhance tbe in terest of college and pupil. Good Mcliool at Goforth. (Correspondenc* of The Ledger.) Goforth, March. 8.—Tbe school at the Goforth school bouse, taught by Miss Ida Crocker, has j .at closed one of tbe most successful sessions in its history. During the school session the average was about forty-five pu pils. Tbe patrons are all highly pleased with the school and deem themselves fortuoste io securing tbe services of Miss Crocker during the past session. PrlcM-McDaiiitel. Mr. F. A. Price and Miss Lillie McDaniel, ? . Mr. C. C. McDaniel, were married on tbe 30th of March by Magistrate George D. Scruggs. These young people are of tbe Ezell section and are of Chero kee’s most worthy and substantial young people. May they live long, be happy and prosper, is the wish of tbeir many friends, including The Ledger. —Thousands of bright progressive women demand Blue Ribbon lemon and vanilla extrrets after using them once. —Purify your blood with Sure Cure Sarsaparilla. 50 cents. YOUNG BAPTISTS AT CHEROKEE’S CAPITAL. Warmly Welcomed by the People of Gaffney. WORE OF CONVENTION. Work of tlie Haptiat Young People’s Union Which Met In Gaffner Last Week L4- dreases by Prominent Baptist* of the St: ,te—Reeepttoa at Limestone College. The S^ate convention of Baptist Young Paoplea’ union commenced Its work Friday. The features of the first evening were addreaees by Dr. David M. Ramsey, of Charleston, and Dr f. C. Case, of Terre Haute, tod. A delightful reception was tendered tbe delegatee aud visitors in tbe Sun day school room of tbe church. Friday moroiog tbe devotional ex ercises were conducted by Mr. Louis J. Bristow. Delegates were enrolled and tbe eouveotioo organized. Prof. F. N. K. Bailey, of Edgefield, was for the third time elected president with out opposition. J. J. Gentry, of Spar- taoburg, H. K. Osborne, of Gaffney, and John B. White, of Charleston, were elected vice presidents. For State secretary there were two nomi nations—Mr. John Bell Towill, the popular young representatvie in the legislature from Lexington, and Mr. Louis J. Bristow, tbe well known Cuban war corespondent. Mr. Bris tow was elected. Only one name was presented for treasurer, that oi Mr. A. C. Jones, of Batesburg, who baa beeo treasurer for about six years. Delegates were present from 22 un ions. The enrolment was very large. Spartanburg alone bad 35 delegates. Addresses of welcome were made by H K. Osborne, Esq , president of the Baptist Yonog Peoples’ union of the First ebureb of Gaffney, and tbe Rev. Arch C. Cree, tbe pastor of the church. The president requested Mr. Louis J. Bristow to respond on befialf of tbe convention. Addresses were made by Dr. D. W. Key of Greenville and E. E. Botnar, D D , assistant corresponding secre tary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention. The Rev. J. D. Chapman, of Ander son. moved to amend tbe constitution so as to provide for tbe meeting of the State convention in J une instead of in April as it now does. While this motion was being discussed tbe convention adjourned. Friday afternoon at 3 30 o’clock Mr. Maxim gave an organ recital in tbe cnurch which was much enjoyed. SATURDAY. The proceedings of the convention Saturday were for tbe most part of a business nature. Tbe Junior B. Y. P. U. work was discussed by Dr A. T. Jamison, Rev. Arch. C. Cree. Dr. J. D Chapman and others. Tbe prize banners were conferred as follows: Tbe banner for Bible study to the Anderson B. Y. P. U.; tbe banner for increased membership, to tbe Cherokee Avenue Baptist church of Gaffney; and the banner for the junior Bible course, to tbe Orphanage B. Y. P. U. at Greenwood. Tbe convention was addressed by Dr. J. D. Chapman on tbe Christian Culture course, tbe regular Bible studies of tbe B. Y. P. U. In the afternoon tbe entire con vention boarded tbe street cars for Limestone College where they were received with fine old Southern hos pitality such as only men like Dr. Lee Davis Lodge can extend. An in teresting programme of music, song and elocution was rendered by Mr. Geo. Pratt Maxim, Misses Steedly, Williams, Ross, Littlejohn, Edwards and Mrs. Maxim. The convention was welcomed by President Lodge and a happy response was delivered by Rev. Louis J. Bristow. Boarding tbe cars at 7:30 the con vention returned to Gaffney for tbe evening service. Tbe trip back be ing enlivened by the hearty singing of Gospel songs. After some mis- celisneous business tbe convention was addressed by Rev. Arch. C. Cree on tbe theme of “8oul Saving" Mr. Cree was very touching in bis remarks and was listened to with rapt attention and deep interest by the convention. He is an eloquent speaker and never fails to infuse in bis hearers a spirit of bis own beauti ful sentiments. After a beautiful anthem by the choir, Rev. C. E. Burts, of Blackville, spoke on “Tbe Joy of Winning Souls.” His address was one of the most forceful speeches of tbe con vention. It was Saturday night and a late hour, yet he held that* large audience in rapt attention as he told them with the earnestness of one who knew, the joys of winning souls for Je«u? Christ. SUNDAY. The two largest audiences of the convention gathered for the mot mug and evening services of SundK/. In the morning tbe conventio n sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Chap man, of Anderson, S. C. It was a masterly presentation of ‘'Christian Consecration.” Logical, Biblical and eloquent, Dr. Chapman won tbe hearts of all who beard him to ao earnest consideration of the truths be presented. In the afternoon a Sunday school mass-meeting was held at 3:30 p. on, in tbe auditorium of the First Bap tist church. It was presided over by tbe paetor. After eotbuaiastie pre liminary aervleee of gospel song* and earnest prayer the following gentle men spoke: Dr. A. T. Jsmi*on, su perintendent of the Baptist Orphan age at Greenwood, talked oo tbe Sunday Schools and their relation to ibe Orphanage. Capt. T. T. Hyde, superintendent of the Citadel Square Beptut Sunday School of Charleefcoo, made a <*lear, straightforward business mao's talk oo Sundsy Schools, from the super intendent's point of vi*-w. He wan followed by Prof. F. N. K. Bailey, of Edgefield, president of the conven tion, who spoke oo “The Need of Good Books” and the Sunday School library. Mr. J. B. White, of Charleston, also spoke from tbe Sunday School secretary’s point of view and made some very interesting and practical suggestions. The Sunday Schools of tbe Presbyterian and Buford Street Methodist churches wers present and tbeir respective pastors took part io tbe programme. This was one of the brightest meetings of the conven tion. Informal, practical and social, it was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were present. At night some excellent music from the choir. Dr. H. S. Hartzog, of Clemson College, addressed tbe convention on the theme. “Tbe Col lege and tbe B. Y. P. U.” His ad dress was a' strong presentation of some tbiogs the college cannot do, which such societies as the B. Y. P. U , tbe Christian Endeavor and the Epwortb League can do. It is tbe consensus of opinion that this ad dress and tbe address of Dr. Z. T. Cody, of Greenville, on Friday eve ning, were tbe best speeches of the convention, but all were good. With Prof. F. N. K. Bailey in the chair and Capt. T. T. Hyde secretary pro tern, some miscellaneous business was transacted after wbicb resolu tions of gratitude were read and adopted thanking the pastor and people of the First Baptist church, Mr. Geo. Pratt Maxim, Limestooe College, Tbe Ledger and the citizens of tbe town for the splendid hospital ity and many courtesies they bad so cordially extended to the convention. President Bailey then addressed the convention outlining tbe work for tbe ensuing year, bidding tbe B. Y 1 . P. U. hosts “press forward io the name of Christ,” and in words earnest and eloquent paid tribute to the hospitality of Gaffney. He wt ■ followed by Rev. Arch C. Cree, who in a few fitting words voiced tbe sentiments of tbe citizens of Gaffney and tbs people of the First Baptist church, thanking tbe convection for the good tbiogs it had brought to ue,expressing our re gret at having to say “goodby” to such an earnest body of young Chris- tiaos and bidding them “God speed” on tbeir glorious mission. Then the congregation arose and sang that soul-stirring hymn, “God be with you til! we meet again.” Tbe bene diction was pronounced by Dr. A. S. Hartzog, and tbe eouveotioo was adjourned to meet again next June with the First Baptist church of Anderson. The other appointments for tbe day were as followe: In the morning Rev. C. E. Burts, of Blackville, at tbe Buford Street Methodist church. Dr. A. T. Jamison, at Providence church, and Rev. W. T. Tate, of Bel ton, at the Cherokee Avenue Baptist church. la tbe afternoon Dr. J. D Chapman before tbe B. Y. P. U. of the Cherokee Avenue Baptist church; at nigbr.*I)r. J. D. Chapman at tbe Presbyterian church, Dr. A. T. Jamison at tbe Cherokee Avenue Baptist church, and Rev. W. T. Tate at the Limestone Street Methodist church. CON VKNTION NOTK8. Among the delegates io attendance upon tbe convention were Senator W. C. Hough, of Lancaster, and Representative Joo. Bell Towill, of Lexington. Mr. Towill was for several years secretary of the State organization. The address of Dr. Case, of Indians, representing the International Union, was a model of excellence aud a de light to his hearers. He is an en thusiastic worker. This is President F. N. K. Bailey’i third term as chief of tbe Young People’s Union of the State. The stationery furnished the con vention by The Ledger was much appreciated by the delegates* and visitors. Tbe Ledger received the thanks of the body for its thought fulness. There were several distinguished men present as visitors, notable among them being E E. Bomar, assistant secretary of tbe Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Bap tist Convention, Harvey Hatcher, of tbe American Baptist Publication Society, and A. C. Case, of the Execu tive Committee of the International Union. The addresses were all very interes ting and instructive. A. C Jones, of Batesburg, looks quite youthful, yet Dr. Jamison, in nominating him for relection, said that Jones had been treasurer as long as he could remember, and tba doctor can look back over forty years of time. A Successful lusurunc* Man. Mr. Ed. K. Belue, tbe genial, pop ular and energetic ineurance man of our sister city, Blacksburg, baa agnio attained diet!notion to bie work for the New York Life Insurance com- paoy. Thie distinction is io the form of a membership io tbe company’s Huu- dred Thousand Dollar Club, class of 1902, which is awarded to agents who sell insurance to tbe emountof $100,- 000 or over. This is tbe fourth time Mr. Belue bae won a membership in tbe club, and be has a right to feel happy over his achievement. The aggregate amount of tbe ineurance be has written will exceed tbe four- hundred-thousand mark and the bulk of it baa been sold in Cherokee county. It is tbe custom of the members of the $100 000 club to hold a conven tion every year, to which their ex penses are paid by tbe New York Life company. This year the meet ing will be at the Kenilworth Inn, in Asheville, N. C , on the 22nd-24th inst. We congratulgte Mr. Belue on his splendid success iu the insurance business. Guffuey uud Limestone »t Cbu rlcston. Next Thursday will be a regular Cherokee county and Gaffney day at tbe exposition. Tbe faculty and pu pils of Limestoue College, accom panied by many county and city friends, boarded special cars this morning and began their journey to the City by the Sea. Tomorrow tbe party will take in tbe exposition and points of interest in tbe city and har bor. Thursday will be Limestone College day at the exposition. An elaborate program has been arranged, including an address by Prof. H. P. Griffith, an organ recital by Prof. Maxim, director of music, and many other appropriate and interesting fea tures Revival at Limestone Street M. K. Church The revival at Limestone Street M. E. church commenced last night. Rev. T. Grigsby Herbert, of (ireen- ville, is doing the preaching. Despite the inclement weather, there was a large crowd out at the initial meet- iDt and it is expected that much good will be accomplished. Tbe meeting will continue until Sunday night, and both Mr. Herbert and Pastor Cantey extend a cordial invitation to ths public to attend. A bead-on collision between freight trains occurred five miles south of Raleigh on the Seaboard Air Line Saturday morning. Engineer Small of the extra freight bad orders to wait at Cary, but misunderstood and ran on meeting the regular freight, No. 11. Conductor Will Eatmon and Fireman Will Smith, both of tbe regular, were injured, but not fatally. Both are in tbe hospital. Eleven cars were badly damaged and tbe track was blockaded for some time. Tbe Southern’s track was littered with wreckage also, delaying that road for three hours. Engineer Small was running without orders, he haring left bis conductor at Cary W. M. Everett is a colored barber who hae hie shop at 16 South College street in Charlotte. Strother French works in tbe shop and gives Everett one-half bis earnings. Saturday night Strother was drinking snd in stead of giving half of the cash to Everett be pocketed the whole and was reprimanded by Everett. Stro ther talked back to Everett and af ter a little quarreling tbe men “noixed.” When the police arrived a broken beer bottle was in evidence, but tbe negro’s head had suffered little. Everett was locked up for applying tbe wrong use to a beer bot tle. —You’ll have to ask for Blue Rib- Ribbon lemon and vanilla extracts, grocers Y' a8 fi the kind that pay them big profit.' Two sizes, 10 and 25c. —Now is t^ie time to take Sure Cure Sarsaparilla, 50 cents. It makes sick peonle well, cures that ruu down feeling. THE TAR HEEL STATE, From the Mountains to The Sea. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. Interesting Items Concerning Oar neigh bors Beyond the Line Wbicb Mnjr Prove Entertaining Reading for Hundreds of Ledger Readers. The Loray Mill of Gastonia, re ceived by wire ao order for $100,000 worth of tbeir sheetings for tbe Shanghai, China trade. W. C. Porter, one of tbe beet known citizens of Greensboro, died Saturday evening. He bad been in poor health for some time, suffering from erysipi lls and some dropsical affsetion. For years h# was the leading druggist of Greeuaboro. Mr. Fleming Ramseur, formerly connected with tbe Seaboard Air Line freight department, in Charlotte, hae b**eo appointed auperintendent of tbe Transylvania Railroad, of which Mr J. F Hays, is general mauager. Mr. Ramseur la a fine railroad mao, with many year* of ^-xperiaoce. Wednesday the children at George Cloninger’s near Stanley, io Gaston county, were burning some trash iu the barn yard whan fire was com municated to the building and the barn burned. Tbe loss $150 with $75 insurhoce. Roughnees, agri cultural implements etc, were horned. The Republican State Executive Committee met in Greensboro at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon to select tbe time and place for tbe next convention and elect a secretary to succeed W. S. Hayms. It is under stood tbe position will go to D. C. Pearson, of Morganton. The com mittee will issue an address to tbe voters of the party in North Carolina. The store of Abernethy & Howard was burglarized at Alexis, in Gaston county.£one night last week. The entry was affected by boring tbe lock so that tbe lock was left swinging to the door frame. The burglary was not discovered till next morning when the clerk went to tbe store to open up. It is not known how much goods were taken. Two boxes of tobacco, bed ticking, calico, etc., were missing. The Supreme Court in Raleigh decides the interesting case of Mrs. Scott vs. Ingram, involving the title to the whole town of Star, in Mont gomery county. Mrs. Scott, a mar ried woman, living in South Carolina, sold the land on which tbe town now stands for a trifle, it seems. Tbe town was built, and it is said the land is now worth $70,000 or there abouts. The Supreme Court decides in favor of Mrs. Scott and so tbe property owners lose it. Tbe negro, Early, accused of at tempting to criminally assault Pearl Perry at Rylaod, iu Chowan county, was tried at Elizabeth City, convicted and Bonteneed to fifteen years. While Early was in custody of the sheriff eu route to the Raleigh peni tentiary on a train he was fired on and wounded four times by an un known man. One of tbe shots struck tbe negro in tbe bead and three others in tne chest. When the train reached Norfolk the prisoner was reported badly wounded and bleeding profusely. James Ransom, a clerk io the freight depot in Asheville, commit ted suicide Saturday afternoon, taking half an ounce of chloral and half an ounce of bromide potassium. Ransom was a native of Newbern and a nephew of ex-Senator Matt W. Ransom. He was 28 years old and lea\es a wife, who was Miss Creech, of Raleigh, with five small children. Mr. Ransom has been at various times an inmate of the Morganton asylum, and bis wife has been trying recently to have him again commit ted as violent and dangerous at times. • There were two robberies and one attempt at robbery in Durham Fri day night Tbe robber or robbers were successful at tbe homes of Street Commissioner J. B. Christian sod Col. W; B. Surls, but were discovered and ran away when the home of S. Levy was visited. When Mr. Chris tian awoke Saturday morning be found that bis pants were gone snd an investigation showed that the window bad been raised and tbe gar ment “fished” out with a long pole. The money io bis pocken, $35, was gone. Col. Surls found his pants and vest hanging on the front door knob and about $5 io money and a gold watch that cost $180 missing. At this borne the robber evidently entered tbe room. Col Surls and Mr. Emmitt Stone, of Raleigh, were asleeep in the room at the time. Mr. ^ Stone bad his money under his.piilow.