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. The: x^e:hoe:h. PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. BY Ed. H. DkCamp. The Ledger is not responsible for tb« views of correspondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to the point to insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings. Obituaries will be pubinlised at five cents a line. All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. GOOD ROADS. The good roads subject is one that is always uppermost in our mind. It is one that should be in the minds of all progressive people and all should interest themselves and see that the work being done on the roads is of a permanent and intelligent cbaracter. And this cannot be accomplished until a competent county engineer is appointed, one who knows how to lay off a road and the work to be done on it on scientific principles and who, when the work is done, will know if it has been properly done. The ordinary man, however com petent to manage labor, is little more competent to build a good road than he is to construct a railroad. 'He can do plenty of work, but it is impossi ble for his work to be of that substan tial character which the requirements of the times demand and progress and sound economy would dictate. The work now being done on the roads in most counties is haphazard work and in twelve months will have to be done over and no lasting bene fits secured. This kind of work is be hind the times and should not be pursued any longer, but we should proceed in a scientific way and with the thousands of dollars expended on our roads every year let us get some thing that will be of lasting benefit. This is a subject for wide and deep thought and should receive that at tention its great importance demands. We venture the assertion that an en gineer’s salary would be the most economical expenditure of any money that is being used on the roads. The following from the Charlotte Observer may be of interest to our readers: “The value of good roads has had a practical demonstration in Mecklen burg county for a number of years past. In fact, the movement origi nated in this county and Charlotte has been the Mecca of numerous del egations seeking information on the building of good roads. The move ment in Mecklenburg has never been permitted to lag and each month sees an addition to the good roads mileage of the county. In other parts of the country where there has been a halt efforts are being made for a revival of good road building. The good roads bureau of the United States govern ment is doing excellent service in its work of arousing the people to the value of good highways and has re cently given out some figures, the en tire correctness of which will be sub stantiated by the people of Mecklen burg, who have had experience with all sorts of roads. The bureau en dorses the report of its engineer who finds that the cost of moving one ton by horsepower over one mile of sandy road is 62 cents, over damp sand 32 cents, over ruts and mud 39 cents, over broken stone and ruts 26 cents, over an earth road that is dry and hard 18 cents, over a broken stone road in good condition 8 cents, over a compact gravel road 8.8 cents, over stone paving 5.33 cents, over asphalt 2.7 cents. “The value of improved roads is demonstrated in another way by a writer in’Lippincott’s Magazine who tells of the improvement to a road in New Jersey. He says: “ ‘Formerly it took a wagon weigh ing 1,900 pounds, with four horses and two men, to haul 21 tons of pro duce to market from a Camden coun ty farm and bring back a load of fer tilizer of the same weight, and tht n they were a whole day doing it. Of ten enough the wagon got mired and then it took more than a day. Over one of the new roads it now takes only one man, two horses and a wa gon weighing 2,300 pounds to carry a load of four tons to market and bring another load of the same weight back; and the round trip is made in half a day.’ “Commenting on these facts, the New Orleans Times-Democrat thinks that in the face of such evidence, 'it is wonderful, not (bat the movement is growing, but that it is not growing more rapidly.’ It cites the fact that the State of North Carolina is build ing a road over the Blue Ridge moun tains, whose greatest grade will be one foot in thirty. ‘The road will be an expensive one to build,’ says the New Orleans paper, 'but will pay for itself in the hauling of the first three crops. One horse can draw as much over this road as three could over the mountain roads now in existence, which amounts to the difference be tween affluence aud penury to the one-horse farmer.’ The farmers of this part of the country have seen enough of the beneficial reeults of good roads to convince them that money wisely expended in their con struction is money in their pockets. In this ssetion of good roads no man can be found to raise a voice against them. At first the farmers regarded the movement with indifference, but this feeling did not last long, and a cry for good roads came up from all parts of the county. The most seri ous trouble encountered by the road building authorities has been, and is yet, to build the roads fast enough and in a sufficient number of different directions to please the people.” IN MEMORIUM. A Tribute to the Memory of Mrn. I’reHton Wood Who Died I.Hftt Wednesday. Laura Cleopatra was the seventh child of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Harris. She was born June 3rd, 1869, and died Oct. 15th 1902. She was there fore thirty-three years four months and eleven days of age. She was always a sweet,affectionate sister, and a loving and obedient daughter. In 1882 during a revival meeting held by Mr. Yarboroh she gave her young heart to the Savior, and united with the Macedonia church at the tender age of fourteen years. Throughout her life was an exemp lary Christian and was noted for her kindness toward others, showing at all times a gentle, loving spirit. October 10th, 1886,Laura Cleopatra Harris and Preston Wood were uni ted in marriage. Three children have blessed their union, one boy and two girls. “Patie” was always a|delicate flower and for nearly two years was a crip- ole, going on crutches. In October 1901 her husband sent her to Hot Springs, Ark., for her health. After staying three months she seemed much improved, but since her return she has been graduallyjon the decline. For the last ten weeks she has been entirely prostrated on a bed of sickness. She evinced such gentle ness, patience and Christian resigna tion during her illpess. She left such loving messages to each and spoke of the beautiful things she saw and that were await ing her in the celestial city, where, only ten months ago, our darling brother Clyde left us to join a little brother and two sisters who had gone before. One by one our band is leaving and is getting larger and larger in the beautiful city, where there are many mansions prepared for us. Sleep on sweet sister,you have only gone where we shall meet again. We shall meet in that land where there is no death and where the bright battlements need not the light of the sun. Sadly missed by the loved ones here on earth the dear form sleeps in Jesus, but the pure spirit has been born, on snowy wings to an immortal home in the bosom of God. The funeral services were conduc ted hv Rev. A. D. Davidson, and the rerr: f >ir s were interred in the family cemetery where a large concourse of friends and relatives were gathered. She leaves a husband and three chil dren who have the sympathy of all. “Dearest sister thou hast left us And thy loss we deeply feel, Hut 'tis God,who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. In heaven above we hope to meet thee When our days on earth are (led; And with joy celestial greet thee. Where no farewell tears are shed. Dearest sister we have laid thee In the peaceful grave’s embrace— liod took thee home because He made thee, Kept thee, saved thee by Disgrace. With saints and angels than cansit sing Of Jesus’ mighty power to save, And shout ‘O death, where is thy stlngV And where is thy victory l>oustlng grave?" One of the Sisters. Ills 1'aper. (San Francisco Call.) Once upon a time a man got mad at the editor and stopped his paper. The next week he sold bis corn for four cents below the market price. Then his property was sold for taxes because he didn’t read the treasurer’s sales. He was arrested and fined $8 for going hunting on Sunday simply because be didn't know it was Sun day, and paid 1(1800 for a lot of forged notes that had been advertised two weeks and the public cautioned not to negotiate them He then paid » big American with a foot like a forge hammer to kick him all the way to the newspaper office, where li*- paid four years in advance and made the editor sign an agreement »o knock him down and rob turn if he ever or dered bis paper stouued ucuin. Coming Turmlity !* igiit. Undoubtedly one of the best at tractions that will appear here this season, and without exception the best that has t v<r teen presented in Gaffney, is that of Miss Adelaide Thurston’s ‘ At Cozy Corners ” It is a beautiful play, and is not only strictly moral in every paricular, but it tends to teach lessons in morality and true uprightness of character that would benefit everybody to see and learn. Women And .Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man—that is the order of a woman’s preferences. Jewels form a magnet of mitrhty pow er to the averagd woman Even that greatest of all jewels, health, is of ten ruined in the strenuous efforts to make or save the money to purchase them. If a woman will risk her health to get a coveted gem, then let. her fortify herself against the in- siduous consequences of coughs, colds and bronchial affections by the regular use of Dr. Boschee's German Syrup. It will promptly arrest con sumption in its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronchial tubes and drive the dread disease from the system. It is not a cure-all, but It la a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all bronchial troublea. You can get this reliable remedy at Cherokee Drug Co. Get Green’s Special Almanac, INCENDIARY'S WORK CJUSESGREAT LOSS Many Buildings Are Fired in Indianapolis. ONE HUMAN LIFE IS LOST Charred Body Was Found In Ruins of House Which Had Been Burned by Fire Bug—It is Believed to Be that of a Woman. Indianapolis, Oct. 20.—»A fire bug’s operations around the city last night not only caused several fires but cost a human life. Today a charred body was found in the ruins of an ice house near the bank of the canal which had been destroyed by an incendiary. The body was so badly burned that it is impossible to tell even the sex. The body is believed to be that of a woman. Never before has an incendiary caus ed so many fires during one night. His depredations extended over a territory a mile square. TOLD MAN TO MOVE ON. When He Refused Janitor Shot Him Dead. New York, Oct. 20.—Patrick Devan- ny, an oyester man, ha& been shot and killed by Francis Reilly, janitor of an apartment house at 704 Washington street. Devanny, who lived in West Elev enth street, and had been caring for his sick wife, walked out for a breath of fresh air. He stopped in front of the apartment house and leaned up against the railing puffing his cigar. Suddenly the Janitor, an entire stran ger, rushed out and ordered him to move on. Devanny is said to have replied that he had a perfect right to use the street, whereupon the janitor drew a revolver and fired. Devanny fell dead. The Janitor went back to his quar ters, where the police found him. To the police he said as he was being ta ken to Jail: "There have been a lot of loiterers about here, and I made up my mind to get rid of them, if I had to kill some of them. I guess the next one will move when I tell him to.” EXTRAORDINARY REQUEST. Woman Wants One of Her Husband’s Alleged Assassins Pardoned. New York, October 20.—An extraor dinary request has been made of Pres- dent Loubet by the Marquise De Mo- ros, daughter of Ranker Von Hoffman, of New York, cables the Paris corre spondent of the New York American. The request is that the president of France pardon El Kheir, who was con demned to death last July as one of her husband’s assassins. She wishes El Kheir saved in order that he may be used as a witness against others ac- cused of, but uot yet arrested, for the murder of her husband. The marquise says the tribemen were only tools and asserts that tha real assassin is protected by the pow erful personages who organized the expedition which resulted in De Mores' death in 1896. The De Moro« made their home ff.r some time in the northwest on a cat tle ranch. The marquis was killed while conducting an expedition among the Arab sheikhs for the French gov ernment Begged Bailiff for Prisoner. Columbus, Ga., Oct. 20.—Jim Thom as, a negro, was shot and probably fa tally wounded with his own pistol by Ed White, another negro, on North Highlands. White bought the pisfol from Thomas and refused to pay for it. \Vhen the latter went to collect for the pistol White shot him. White escaped, hut was captured north of the city by Bailiff C. A. Ellison. The bailiff had a rather exciting experience in getting his prisoner to jail. The feeling among the negroes over the shooting nt Thomas, who will probably die, is very high and quite a crowd of them swarmed about the officer and the prisoner. They begged the bailiff to turn the man over to them that they might lynch him. The officer drew his pistol and held the crowd at bay, however. Will Support Macedonian Cause. Rome, Oct. 20.—-Many Italians are volunteering in support of the Mace donian cause and they have appealed to General Ricciotti Gariboldi to as sume their leadership. The general, however, thinks the time is not yet ripe. He expects that spring will see the revolt spreading gravely in Al bania and other Turkish provinces, m which event he says he will not hesi tate to lead Italian volunteers in Al bania. A«k Powers to Aid Them. PhiHppopolis. Bulgaria, Oct. 20.—A large meeting l.as been held here un der the auspices of the Macedonian committee. Resolutions were passei requesting Bulgaria to negotiate with the powers to secure their mediation for the enforcement of the Berlin treaty In Macedonia. Schley Gets Loving Cup. Dallas, Tex., Oct. 20.—Admiral Schley was presented with a handsome loving cup at the city park this morn ing. The cup was given by the city and was tendered the admiral in a short speech by General M. M. Grans. Admiral Schley responded feelingly. For Sale ISfAdvertlsementB under this head will oe inserted for one cent a word each Inser tion. No iid Inserted for less than ten cents F OU SALE—One lot, HO x 200 feet, on North Limestone street. N. V. Sunders. Lime- stone Mills. 10-21-5tpd F OU SALE—About twenty desirable build ing lots. Apply to U. O. Sams. 10-21tf I AM offering for sale five shares of Victor Cotton Oil Mill stock at 125 pershare, also ten shares of Limestone Mills stock at 105 per share, all subject to sale. Henry W. Thomp son, Stock and bond broker, Spartanburg. S, O, 10-I4-4t-sw F OU SALE—Forty acres fine farming and building land one mile from court house: terms easy, ,T. J. Gaffney. iO-M-8tpd F OIt SALE—A thoroughbred Jersey bull, twelve months old, of registered stock. Apply to Eugene Black. 10-14,17,21,24 F OU SALE—Farm containing 110 acres on Thickety Creek and one mile from Thickety Station. Terms liberal. See W. C. Hamrick, Gaffney, S. C. Oct. 10-tf. F OU SALE—Lots convenient to schools. A poly to Mrs. A. V. Montgomery. Sept. 2J-tf. F OU SALE—One hundred and six acres near Draytonville Mountain. Joe E. McArthur. tf. For Rent. F OU RENT—Six and one-half acres with two dwellings and stable, known as the Mortimer Sams property. Apply to U. O. Sams. 10-2ttf Wanted. W ANTED—An enterprising young can vasser; must be a hustler, not afraid to work; no drunkard wanted. Apply at this office. W ANTED—Beef cattle, sheep, hogs, chick ens, eggs and green hides. J. II. Lip scomb, at Fincken’s old stand. 10-7-tf. W ANTED—50<) head beef cattle—all sorts and sizes. Victor Cotton Oil Co. 0-23-tf. W ANTED—10 good, sound straight chest nut Jjoles 8 Inches top. 50 ft. long; 10 poles 8 Inches top, 40 ft. long; 20 poles 8 inches top. 55 feet long. Will pay good prices for first-class poles. Gaffney Telephone <io. W ANTED—Chickens, eggs and green hides. B. G. Clary. Aug. 22, tf. W ANTED—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr2!»-tf J. C. Jefferies. Wanted at Once. Ten car loads of old Iron and Castings delivered at Gaffney for cash. J. L. Alexander. 10-14-lm Money to Loan On Real Estate at 7 per cent. J. C. O T T S, Attorney. Money Loaned. L OANS on improved farms for a term of years at seven per cent. Interest. No commissions. For information apply to J. C. Jefferies, Attorney at Law. 11-22-lyr Money to Loan. We have money to loan in any amounts on city and county property and stocks and iRjnds. Interest li to s per cent, according to amounts. Terms to suit borrower. llAi.r. & Wji.i.is, Attys., Gaffney. S. C„ For Sale. One hundred cand twelve acres of land known as the>Odom place near U. U. Bridges on Thickety creek, Cherokee county, with good six room house, out houses, well of good water and forty acres of fine bottoms below the bridge. Titles good. Price $1200 cash. T M. Littlejohn. Agent. July 25, 5mo. Notice. Buy you a home with rent money; nice building lots in town for sale; also Im proved property for sale. Rents collected promptly and returns made the 1st of each month. Personal attention given to col lecting. See me. Bert Ham,man. % ' -\S? ° 1 '■ “ '/Js M - >7 w jfr* v',/ MONEY THROWN AWAY to pay tor photo graphs which have neither beauty nor lasting qualities. Give yourself the pleasure of viewing the pictures In our gallery. tfisa _ r It will be seen that our are free from indis tinctness, that the pose of the subject is graceful and the light and shade Is used to advantage In emphasizing or ton ing down certain features. Sittings can be had at any tune. JUNE H. CARR. 812 Limestone St. Phone 17ti. J Pearl Steam Laundry MORGil & HALLMAI, Lessees. Having leased the Pearl Steam Laundry we announce to the public that we are now pre pared to do First Class Laundry Work at Most Rsasonabla Prices. Our wagon will call for laundry and the same will be delivered at the shortest possible time. The business policy will be cash on delivery of work. V of the people of Ga will endeavor to mer est effort to please our patrons. CluniRS and Pressing Clothes a Specialty VORGAI & HALLMAN, Lessees. Oct. 17-1 mo Our Line Of Underwear and Gloves is complete. New line of Neck wear and Muffs expected this week. # e Wilkins-Bristow Clothing Co. T he Clothier’s. CANNED FRUITS. All of the best brands—Fresh and Luscious Apricots, Apples, Bartlett’s Pears, Peaches, Pineapple—Grated and Sliced, Strawberries. LIPSCOMB & RICHARDSON. FRESH OYSTERS RECEIVED DRILY. Phone 135. A. N. Wood, President. It. It. Brown, Vice-President THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK, OF GAFFNEY. S. C. Established 1901. Capital $50,000.--Surplus and Profits $7,000. STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does a general Banking and Exchange business. Is well fitted up with Fire Proof Vaul and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automatic Time Lock. We solicit the business of people o all occupations. C. 1VI. 6Siw*nrnr. Oashler. F. G. Stacy President. J. G. Wardlaw, Vice-President THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN ftftO.OOO OO. STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY - 50.MOO.OO. SURPLUS AND PROFITS, NET - - 20,000.00. modal •120,000.00. State. County and Oity .Depository. Deposits solicited from Farmers, Merchants, Manufacturers and others. Every accom- lation extended to customers that their business and responsibility will warrant. D. C. Oashier SMY'TH. Asst, t^ash. House Furnishings. Our Furniture meets the critical approval of artistic eyes— we keep no other kind—and is superior to any other popular priced furniture you can get today. When you have a piece of furniture from this establishment it will have the good points of the very high priced goods and will cost you a great deal less. Our stock is large aud complete—nothing in the line is wanting here. Stoves and Heaters. OUR STOVES “take the shine off” every other stove sold. They make the kitchen look like a sitting room. A stove is not only a necessary and most useful article, but ONE OF OURS is an ornament, as well, to the room in which it is placed. Winter will soon be here. The north wind’s icy kiss is cold and cruel, but OUR HEATERS will soon dissipate its chilling touch. Prices are right on everything w’e sell. Shuford & LeMaster. UNDERTAKING BY A LICENSED GRADUATE. CLOSING OUT SALE OF WAGONS AND BUGGIES. Having decided to discontinue handling wagons and bug gies, I will offer, until sold, my entire stock of wagons and buggies at actual delivered prices. The stock is as follows : Five Taylor wagons, one Stude- baker, one-horse wagon,J several White Hickory wagons, buggies of the following brands, Tyson and Jones, Corbitt, Goldsboro, Highland Buggy Company, etc. Now is the time and this the place to get a genuine bargain in high grade vehicles. My stock of General Merchandise is complete and prices right. See me before you buy. Yours for trade. j. i 818 Limestone Street. /