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THE LARGEST vhculation of Any Newspaper m the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. The Ledger. SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Wfc GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Advei • tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. ^ Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ^ I ■ ■ ....I...,. M ■„ ESTABLISHED FEB. 16. 1894. GAFFNEY, S. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1902. $1.00 A YEAR. THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO SUTE. items of Interest of Passing Events. ALL OVER THE STATE. that Have Taken Place from One End of the State to the Other Called from Exchange, for (julck Reading by Score, of Bn»y People. . Assistant Attorney General Gunter decides that pension agents are not officers under the constitution so as to be debarred from holding another . office. The Carlisle Knitting Mill, of Car* lisle, Union county, has applied for a charter. The capital is$30 000. J. F. Gilliam and others are the corpo rators. It is understood that the President will aupoint W. P. Clayton as United States marshal of 8'U»h Carolina to fill the vacancy made by fhe death of Marshal Cuoniugham Mr. Clayton was Marshal Cunningham’s first depu ty and is now acting marshitl Robert Davis, Jr , was accidently shot Tuesday afternoon by Sam Levi while hunting near the Dixon Annex, a short distance from Easley. A load of bird shot entered the young man’s side, penetrating his lungs and causing his death that night at 7:40 o’clock, just four hours after the fa tal accident. Asa Wallace, a colored man who lives in Clinton, was stricken with lockjaw on Thursday as a result of an injury received on the C., N. & L. yards at Clinton a few week ago. His foot was crushed, but the skin was not broken, and that, the doctors say, caused the lockjaw. The physicians relieved him temporarily, but say he cannot live. The Charleston Foot Ball Associa tion will go to Savannah on New-year’s day to meet the team in that city in what wilt be the closing game of the season. There was an effort to have the game played earlier, but this was not found practicable. The Georgia players are anxious to meet the Charleston boys. They believe that Savannah is invincible, and the locals are equally as certain that they can win. The cotton miM industry for the State of South Carolina represents up to this date, an investment of capital amounting to $40,577 929, in exact figures. Of this amount $3,880,- 000 represents 18 new mills that have been established during the year 1902. and of these, five have been es tablished in Anderson county, and represent a capita lizutinn $970,000 just about one-fourth of the amount invested this year in the cotton mill industry in this State. While no official announcement has been made, it is understood that the President has decided to appoint Dr W. D. Crum, the colored applicant, as collector of the port of Charleston. Investigation of the cliarges involving the integrity of Dr. Crum has been made by the President, and it is -tat- ed that they have been found to be unwarranted. Unless other charges are made and substantiated the presi dent, in accordance with his original intentions, will appoint him. Capt. D. J. Griffith, superintendent of the penitentiary, and Dr. M. O. Rowland of Spartanburg and ex ] Sena- tor W-. B. Love, of York, directors of that institution, have gone to the state farm to take stock of the crop of 1902. Persons who pass the farm od the trains say that the general ap pearance is most satisfactory. The fields are full of stacks of hay and tlfce new grain crop presents a fine show. Captain Griffith expect* to make a splendid report this year. Monday morning about 9 o’clock the large frame 8-story barn of White Bros’, at White’s mill, near the east ern suburbs of Spartanburg, caught on fire and was burned to the ground. By hard work a bouse situated near the barn was saved. No cattle nor . horses were lost, but a large quantity of corn, fodder and other food for stock and cattle was consumed. The building was insured and was the property of Messrs. T. J. and R. P. White. The origin of the fire is not known. The Supreme Court Monday ren dered a decision dismissing the peti tion for an Injunction against the Lee county commissioners, thus bringing to an end the many obstacles the baby county has met with In Ite fight for existence. The decision was ren dered by Justice Jones and was unan imously concurred In by the other Justices. The decision Is long and goat Into detallad argument In refer ence to the various points raised, but oonoludee, after carefully oooelderlng Atbe matter, that the petition should J^ke dismissed upoo the ground that It fails to state a cause of action, the facts not warranting the injunction. Saturday John Levin wrote to Gov. McSweeney protesting against the seizure of two gallons of whiskey on its way to Fred Bruchi, at Bennett’s Pond. Tuesday Gov. McSweeney re plied, informing Levin that be regard ed the seizure as outrageous and that the liquor should be returned to him and that Dispensary Constable Scott would be reprimanded for the act. This satisfies Levin and he will with draw the charge of highway robbery which he preferred against Constable Scott. Dispensary Constables L. J. Harmon and W. T. Harley made a seizure in Hardeeville Tuesday of a barrel of beer and a gallon of whiskey. A meeting of the historical commis sion has been called for next Monday. The members are: The Hon. Wil liam A. Courtenay, Judge W. C. Benet, Prof R. Means Davis. Chief Justice Mclver, the Hon. J. E. Tin- dal and Secretary of State Gantt. The meeting is called to look after the work of preserving the historical re cords. This has been splendidly done by Mr. Gantt and Mr. McCown, and the historical room is the most inter esting place about the State House. In clearing up the mass of stuff thrown away in an old unused room Mr. Gantt and bis various assistants have found many interesting docu ments, including treaties with In dians, papers of colonial and Revolu tionary period, all of more or less importance. These have all been classified and arranged so as to be convenient for historical students. Besides these documents there are stored there various articles io the possession of the State of historical interest, such as Marlon’s sword, President Jackson’s Palmetto regi ment punch bowl and the like. The room is directly opposite that of the Confederate historical room, and both or either would constitute an excel lent historical museum. A Million Vo!c«« Could hardly express the thinks of Homer Hall, of West Point, la. Lis ten why: A severe cold had settled on his lungs, causing a most obsti nate cough. Several physicians said he had consumption, but could not help him. When all thought he was doomed he began to use Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption and writes—“It completely cured me and saved my life. I now weigh 227 lbs.” It’s positively guaranteed for Choughs, Colds and Lung ,troubles. Price 50c and $1 00. Trial bottle free at Cherokee Drug Co. The board of aldermen of New York recentlyj voted $250,000 to buy coal for the poor of the city. The resolu tion passed last week voting $100 for this purpose was recalled. A Good Cough Medicine. , [From the Gazelle, Moowoottiba, Australia.! I find Chamberlain’s Cough Re medy is an excellent medicine. I have been suffering from a severe cough for the last two months, and it has effected a cure. I have great pleasure in recommending it.—W. C. Wockner. This is the opinion of one of our oldest and most respected residents, and has been voluntarily given in good faith. Others may try the remedy and be benefi'ed, as was Mr. Wockner. This remedy is sold by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney and L. A. Allison. Cowpens. The settlement of the coal bills seems likely to be almost as difficult and perplexing as the settlement of the coal strike. Get The llent For Your Money. Did your grocer ever tell you when you ordered “Clifton flour that he had “something just as good”y Do you know why he tells you this? It is because he buys some inferior flour for less money and is trying to work this off on you and get a few cents more profit on it. This is a perfectly legitiment thing for the grocer to do, but you ought to see that yet get the best value for your monr f. And to do this insist upon bis sending you “Clifton", the finest patent flour. Great wealth awaits the oculist who can help people who are blind to their own interests. • What’ii In a Name? Everything is in the name when it comes to Witch Hazel Salve. K. C. DeWItt & Co., of Chicago, discovered, some years ago, bow to make a salve from Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itching and protruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt’s Salve has no equal. This has given rise to numerous worthless counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt’s —the genuine. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. Upholsterers of England receive about $12.69 a week. A Timely Tuple. At thie season of coughs and colda it is well to know that Foley’a Honey aud Tar la the greatest throat and lung remedy. It curea quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. For aala by Oharokae Drug Oo. NEWS OF THE WEEK IN LOWER CHEROKEE From Our Correspondent at Etta Jane. PERSONALS AND LOCALS. A Good I.ady Thaukii the Governor for Preventing the Rock Hill BnU Fight—The Owena Ford Bridge Completed-Flxperl- menting With Imported Stock. (Correspondence of The I^edger.) Etta Jane, Dec. 17.—Envy is a compliment we pay our superious A good lady wishes us in her behalf to thank Governor McSweeney for his prompt and manly action in the Rock Hill bull fight matter. She need not fear but what “Me" will do his duty as he understands it—we have always found him that kind of a man. * Diogenes, the Grecian philosopher, went through the streets of Atheos in daytime with a lighted lantern in bis hand, and when asked what he meant, replied. “I’m looking for a man." W’e never heard whether he found him or not. Manhood is a scarce article. Dr. Cuyler said: “We don’t need any more men in the church but we do need more man." This is no new idea. The prophet Jeremiah says, “Run ye to aod fro through the streets of Jerusalem and s ek in the broad places thereof if ye can find a man." Messrs. Webber and Jefferies have completed the Owens’ ford bridge and expect the supervisor to come tomorrow to receive it. They have done what we call a good job for the county. The rains have put the roads in a terrible fix. In many places it is difficult for a team to pull an empty wa^on. This is due largely to the late working. We hope the super- vitor will let the chaiugang work some of our roughest places during the winter months. They can piett many places that can be benefitted materially by a first class working. At the mail letting next fall we hardly think that the star routes will be bid off by professional bidders as heretofore, particularly if they have all fared as the contractor between this place and Union has during his present contract. He bid it off for $378.65. Each of the sub contractors failed and the route has been thrown back on his bands The present car rier says that he gets $100 to carry it now. If a few of these mail route speculators woJd get picked up that way they will soon quit the business. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Strain went to Gaffney today on business. Next Friday night, 20th lust., the boys have their debate at the school house. Mrs. “J. L. 8." has sold several turkeys this fall and still has more for sale. Our prediction that there would be some weddings in this section this Christmas will no doubt be fufilled. Present appearances are what we oase our opinions upon. The field is fuM of candidates for matrimony. Early sown wheat looks well and the stands are very good. Mr. L M. Hartford, who has an invalid mother to take care of deserves great credit for the faithful discharge of that duty. He is an obedient and loyal sou. Any man who has the proper respect for his old decrepit parents will do to trust in anything he undertakes •> Owing to the rain and bad weather, work on Salem church has not been going on this week. It will be re sumed as soon as conditions are favorable. There will never be a time when everybody will think and do the same way. Men differ in their opinions of what is right and what is wrong—always have and always will do so,—but when we enquire into the real cause of this we often find a thing is so just because we want it that way. Upon this same rule we excuse ourselves and judge others and Its poor judgement. Farmers generally have made their arrangements for hands and lands for next year. Hands to hire are scarce and labor high—too much so really to make it profitable to work that kind of labor. Large areas of lands are being laid out in pasture and stock raising seems to be on the increase—much more so than at any time since the war. Messrs. W. R. and J. 8. Walker have stocked their farms with an imported stock of cattle. They will try the experiment and If successful otbere are sure to follaw. That’s the way we always do, when a good thing is introduced everybody takes hold of It and destroy the profit. J. L. s. Fewer Gallons; Wears Longsr. Blackitbarg Brevities. Blacksburg, Dec. 18 —Mr. K. C. Hardin and Miss Bessie Kate Whiso- nant were quietly married Sunday night at the residence of Mrs. T. 0. Groce in this city, Rev. J. D. Bailey officiating. Only a few intimate friends were present as the contracting parties kept secret the date of their appro aching marriage, and the announce ment of their marriage was a surprise to their many friends. The young couple have the best wishes and con gratulations of their many friends in the city, who wish them a happy and prosperous married life. Mrs. G. 0. Nutting has returned home from a very delightful visit to Miss Emmie Lumpkin, at Charlotte. Buffalo Lodge 202 A. F. M. will install its officers for the ensuing year in the Masonic Hall on the night of December 27th. After wnich the Masons, their wives and daughters will repair to the Cherokee Inn where refresments will be served. Three of our popular townsmen, Messrs. G. C. Nutting, J. R. Healan and Dr. J. T. Darwin went to Char lotte Fr.day to be Initiated into the mysteries of the ancient and noble order of the Mystic Shrine They re port they were able to cross the hot sands of the desert on the backs of the camels, and that goats milk and champagne flowed in abundance but was not used for bathing purposes. P. K F. The Pride of IleroeH. Many soldiers in the iast war wrote to say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cuts, Wounds, Corns, Sore Fyet and Stiff Joints, Buckleu’s Arnica Salve is the best in the world Same for Burns, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles. It cures or no pay. Only 25c at Cherokee Drug store. The man who is slow but sure always manages to get there—but he usually arrives too late. A Cold Wave. The forecast of sudden changes in the weather serves notice thata hoarse voice and a heavy cough may invade the sanctity of health in your own home. Cautious people have a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure always at hand. E. H. Wise, Madison, Ga., writes: “J am indebted to One Min ute Cough Cure for my present good health, and probably my life." It cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe. Bron chitis, Pneumonia and all Throat and Lung troubles. One Minute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, draws out the inflammation, heals and soothes the mucous membranes aud strengthens the lungs. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. _ Photographs are very charitable; they are always anxious to tak • the best views of mankind. Wanted. We would like to ask, through the columns of your paper, if there is any per on who has used Green’s August Flower for the cure of Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver Trouble that has not been cured—and we also mean their results such as sour stomach, fermentation of food, habitual cos tiveness, nervous dyspepsia, head aches. despondent feelings, sleepless ness—in fact, any trouble connected with the stomach or liver? This medicine has been sold for many years in all civilized countries, and we wish to correspond with you and send you one of our books free of cost. If you never tried August Flower, try a 25 cent bottle first. We have never known of its failing. If so, something more serious is the matter with you. The 25 cent size has just been introduced this year. Regular size 75 cents. At all drug gist. G. G. Green, Woodbury, N. J.' Were it is not for love many a girl would be unable to make herself miserable. COUGHH AND COLD8 IN CHILDREN. Recoiuniendailou of h Well Known Ctit- caico Pliyalclau. I use and prescribe Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for almost all obsti nate; constricted coughs, with direct results. I prescribe it to children of all ages. Am glad to recommend it to all in need and seeking relief from colds and coughs and bronchial afflic tions. It is non-narootio and safe in the hands of the most unprofessional. A universal panacea for all mankind. —Mrs. Mary R. Melendy, M. D., Ph. D., Chicago, 111. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney; L. D. Allison, Cowpens. Never advertise your troubles. If you have bow legs don’t wear striped trousers Report from the Reform School. J. D. Gluck, SupsrlDteudant, Prun- tytown, W. Va..writes: “After trying all other advertiaed cough medicine we have decided to uae Foley’a Hooey aud Tar exclusively In the West Vir ginia Reform School. I find It the moat effective aod absolutely harm less." For sals by Cberokas Drug Co. THROUGHOlir THE UR HEEL ST1TE, From the Mountains to The Sea. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. Interegtlug Itemn Concerning Our Neigh bors Beyond the Line Which May Prove Entertaining Reading for Hundreds of Ledger Readers. Lawrence Pulliam has been found guilty of embezzling^$7,000 from the National Bank of Asheville. The artesian well being bored at the Greensboro Electric Company's power house has reached a depth of 206 feet and the water is within eight feet of the top. Isaac C. Long, a well-to-do farmer who lives about 12 miles northwest of Monroe, aod 15 miles from Charlotte, is charged of criminally assaulting Rosa Benton, a 12-year-old white girl of Union county, N. C. The Oak City Warehouse and In vestment Company Tuesday bought proper y in the heart of Raleigh, 335 by 210 feet on which it will build a tobacco warehouse, priza hou^e and stemmery, in time for next season’s business. Mr. H. I. McDuffie, Jr , left Fayettevillle Tuesday night for Wash ington to see his patent attorneys in regard to a patent to be applied for and which he is assured will he grant ed. I’ht- iventiie >- - 1 • nek aitachiin lit for . u • i. a . \ nn guishing gas lights. The Messrs. Cone announce that on and after January 1, the hours of la bor at their Proximity Cotton Mills of Greensboro, would he reduced from eleven to 10 hours per day. This is equivalent to a 10 per cent raise in the wages of employes, arid is adop ted as preferaole to continuing the present period of labor with an in crease in pay. Ten cans containing thousands of California trout from the United States hatchery, were taken to Craggy Mountain Wednesday by the Ashe ville Dray Company The fish were sent by Mr. Bailey, of Waycross, Ga., owner of a large tract of land on Crag gy, to W. C. Carmichael, to be liber ated in the headwaters of Reems’ Creek aod Bee Tree. A charter is granted to the Imperial Company, near Spray, capital $60,- 000 with 100 shares preferred stock at $100 and 400 shares common stock at $12 50; Thomas C. McAllister and others, stockholders. The com pany will operate a dairy and deal in cattle. A charter is also granted the Junior Clothing Company, of Char lotte, to make and sell boys’ and men’s clothing, H A. London, Jr., and others, stockholders. Mrs. Calvin Smith, an old lady of the lower part of Lane’s Creek town ship, was sitting before her fire mak ing brooms. She had accumulated a quantity of chaff and straw on the hearth before her. Suddenly this caught fire, and cummunicated itself to Mrs. Smith’s clothing. So rapidly did the fire burn that she was totally unable to control it and before assis- taoce reached her, her body was burned so badly that she died, amid great suffering, the day following. Over $6,000,000 worth of copper has been taken from the Gold Hill mines. These particular mines have not been worked now for 10 years, but are be- iog opened again now and the pros pects are that they will pay about as well as ever. Mr. W. G. Newman has realized $150 to the ton from the ore which contains both gold and copper. The Union copper mine at Gold Hill is now owned by a New York and Boston syndicate, which is work ing it for all it Is worth. They are clearing mors money from it than ever was realized before. Wrltz, the 19-year-old son of A. D. K. Wallace, former chief clerk in the secretary of state’s offic at Raleigh, was shot in the right breast and in- staQtly killed by bis 14-year-old brott^gr Alfred, in their room at their bom«, 8 miles from Rutberfordton, at 9 o’clock Saturday morming. Their older brother had just stepped out of the room when the shot was fired. Young Wallace came running out of the room screaming, saying he had killed his brother; that he did not know the gun was loaded. He is crazed with grief over the sad affair. Arthur L. Llshop, traveling sales man for the F. M. Hoyt Shoe com pany, of Manchester, who shot and klllsdAhomas J. Wilson in Charlotte on DNR&ber 9tb, surrendered him self lo Petersburg, Va., Tuesday. The killing occurred In Wilson’s home. Wilson discovered Bishop with his daughter and another young woman In the parlor drinking wine. He ordered Blehop to leave. Blehop refused whereupou Wilson tried to eject him. In the struggle Bishop drew a revolver and killed Wilson. Gov. Aycock has offered a reward of $400 for Bishop’s capture. Commissioner of Agriculture Pat ten Tuesday sent the following letter to all manufacturers of commercial fertilizers: “You are respectfully no tified that no new brand will be ad mitted to registration specified as a “tobacco" fertilizer and claiming less than 3 per cent, of ammonia and 3 per cent, of potash. No former brand will be admitted specified as a “to bacco" fertilizer and claiming less than 2 per cent, ammonia and 2 per cent, potash. The names of all brands will be subject to revision and change if calculated to mislead purchasers as to the value of the ingredients." Sentence was passed in the Federal Court this morning on those who were connected with the Amos Owens Cherry Tree Company at the time the law took hold of the company. The sentence were as follows: Rev. T. Bright: To pay a fine of $1,- 000 and four months in the county jail of Rutherford. C D. Wilkie : To pay a fine of $1,000. C. F Geer: To pay a fine of $500 G. W. Rollins: To pay a fine of $500. M. C, Padgett: To serve three months in the county jail. As to Dr. Frank Bright, the court was appealed to by Mr. Thomas S. Rollins to show mercy on account of extreme illness of his wife. Mr. Rollins stated that he had in his pos session a certificate from two reputa ble physicians of Rutberfordton that Mrs. Bright was in the last stages of consumption and that her death was daily expected. He exhibited a certifi cate and read it in the court’s hear ing. Judge Boyd continued the case as to Dr Bright nr,d rdered that he give a justified boi.il f»r his appear ance at the May term of court in the sura of $3,000 Saved At Grave’s Brink. “I know I would long ago have been in my grave." writes Mrs..8. H. Newsom, of Decatur, Ala , “If it had not been for Electric Bitters. For three years I suffered untold agony from the worst forms of Indigestion, Waterbrash, Stomach and Bowel Dys pepsia But this excellent medicine did me a world of good. Since using it 1 can eat heartily and have gained 35 pounds." For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Stomach, Liver and Kid ney troubles Electric Bitters are a positive, guaranteed cure. Only 50c at Oherokee Drug store. Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. The steamer Marlay was built at Belfast, in 1890. She was of 798 gross tons. She whs owned by Tedcastle, McCormick & Co., of Dublin. A J. Snell wanted to attend a party, but was afraid to do so on ac count of pains in his stomach, which he feared would grow worse. He says, “I was telling my troubled to a lady friend, who said: ‘Chamber lain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will put you in condition for the party.’ I bought a bottle and take pleasure io stating that two doses cured me and enabled me to have a good time at the party." Mr. Snell is a resident of Summer Hill, N. Y. This remedy is for sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney; L. D. Allison, Cowpens. Honestv is undoubtedly the best policy, hut a good many men some how fail to keep their premiums paid ap- . Kodol Dyupt-piilii Cure. Digests ail classes of food, tones and strengthens the stomach and digestive organs. ‘Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles, and makes rich red blood, health and strength. Kodol rebuilds wornout tis sues, purifies, strengthens and sweet ens the stomach. Gov. G. W. Atkin son, of W. Va., says: I have used a number of bottles of Kodol and have found it to be a very effective and, indeed, a powerful remedy for stom ach ailments, I recommend it to my friends. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. When a married man wants any thing for his own use he never tfclls his w'fe he can’t afford it. The Value Of Expert Treatment. Everyone who is afflicted with a chronic disease experience great diffi culty in having their case intelli gently treated by the average physi cian. These diseases can only be cured by a specialist ^bo understand them thoroughly. Dr. J. Newton Hathaway, of Atlanta Ga., is acknowl edged the most skillful and successful specialist in the United States. Write him for bis expert opinion of your case, for which be makes no charge. Setting up the drinks is what fre quently upsets the drinker. Dickey’s Dyspepsia Cure cures in digestion, sour stomach, heartburn, oostlvsness, gnawieg and horning pains at pit of stomach, sick head ache. Try It. One I ottle will give you relief. S. B. Orawley & Co,