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THE LARGEST circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY--PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Wt GUARANTEE* The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in ail that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. B&TABLISHED FEB. 16. 1894 GAFFNEY. S. C., FBI DAY, JANUAkY 16, 1903. 81.00 A YEABa MMHOIIT Tilt PALMETTO SHTt. -items of Interest of Passing Events. pALL OVER THE STATE. , Cwat. ttMkt Have Tak«-u t’Jace from One . # f (he State to the Other Called from . Rxohanges for Quirk Beading by Scores . oMBoay People. tiGbifei Justice Mclver died at Cbe- • rsw Monday ol cancer of tongue. ■He waMtiO yeart* old. vAccommission has be'n granted to 'Carpenter Bro«i. Drug Company, of «Greedville. a capital stock of $25,000. The corooratorti are. A. B.. T. J' L. aod W. B. Oarnenter. iThe date for the inauguration of • Governor-elect I) C. Heyward has not been eet, but will probably be tb«-30th or th« 21st when all the other new State officials will.be sworn is. 'Three boys of Pelier, between the ages Of twelve and fifteen, who have '’been habitual readers of the “Dia- oaond .Dick” and -Jesse James” ooveU, ran away from their homes Monday and at last accounts had not ibeen heard of. A.burglar entered the drug store of jBowoAKowe in Spartanburg Tues- •day night and stole money and [goods to the-amount of $50. He left .the store by a side door, locking the •door behind him aod taking the key iwith biro. There is no clue as yet as !to the idatitity of the thief. Monday afternoon the Pickens ikrain was delayed several hours about .o half-mile north of Easley on ac- •oouot of the sudden collapse of a ■freight car journal. When the jour nal gave way the car swerved, tearing .up a rail and causing other slight •damage. The train was of the accom- imodation class, carrying a number of passengers, but fortunately no one •was hurt. Hews reached Spartanburg Monday afternoon of the sudaen death o' Maddison Rollis*. a citizen of Bolting k Springs Mr. Kollins had gone to the barn to shuck corn when be was seised with a violent attack of apo plexy from whiebibe died in a few minutes. The deceased was 67 years old and leaves a faa:ily. He was in apparently good health up to the time of his death. A landmark in Edgefield, the Bryan place, was burned to the ground. Monday. The place belonged to Capt. G. Evans, who was haring it changed into a modern mansion, as his private residence. Only carpenters were Ju the house when the fire broke out under the roof. Capt. Evans’ loss, covered by insurance, is some fifteen hundred or (two thousand dollars. Constable Bedeabaugh, of Pros perity, got on the train Sunday with a .negro handcuffed to take him to jail in Newberry. Aa soon as the train got started aod as the conduc tor entered the door the negro made a break and jumped from the train making his escape. The jump was a dangerous oie, but the negro was not hurt as be was seen a few miles below Prosperity since with bis handcuffs on. The SaUzda Sentinel, the first paper published tor that county afterlta formation, even before the foundation lor the court bouse was laid, has dis continued publication Mr. C. J. Terrell, the editor and business man ager, will devote his whole time to the publication of the Johnson Moni tor. The discontinuance of the Sen tinel leaves Saluda with only one paper, the Standard, edited by Mr. A. B. Cargile. Mrs Wash Eades. a respected lady living at tbe Anderson cotton mills, attempted suicide Saturday by taking laudanum. She took a very large dose of the poison, which produced nausea aod vomiting ensued. To this is due tbe fact that her attempt proved un successful. It is said that* Mrs. Eades has not been living happily uritb her husband for some time, and (that this was tbe cause of her at tempt to take her life. I Charles Briggs, colored, an em ployee of tbe 0. & W. 0. railroad, hvas arrested in Greenwood Sunday bight for breaking Into a car ab tbe A W. C. depot in Spartanburg on ;he same night and stealing 200 pints if dispensary liquor. The theft was llscovered just after the train left Spartanburg aod a telegram was sent io tbe Greenwood officers, who arrest- id the negro when tbe train arrived it that place. The value of tbe irhlskey stolen was $96. Tom Jefferson.a negro, who assault- id a crippled white boy in Aiken >d Saturday night, was whipped Son- lay olgbt by a crowd of white people n Granlteville. The negro was arrest ed at Aiken on Saturday afternoon, but wm released upon his promise to leave the town. Upon learning that the negro would board a train at Granlteville white citizens of that place met tbe negro and gave him over fifty lashes, accompanied by the order to leave tbe community at once. The death fif Chief Justice Mclver leaves living TOday only six of the 169 members of tbe momentous secession convention, which was followed by the war between the north and the south. In May 1901, at tbe time of the Confederate reunion, there were ten survivors of this famous body. Since that time the Rev. VV. H. Camp bell. Capt. John H Kinsler and Chancellor VV. D. Johnson have passed away. Now comes the death of Judge Mclver, leaving only six survivors. They are, L. W. Spratt, of Jacksonville. Hon. Peter Stokes Col. Joseph Daniel Pope, Dr. James H. Carlisle, Col. R. A. Thompson and R. C. Logan. News reached Columbia Sunday of the drowning of a negro In the Con- garee just heloe- the Southern rail way bridge not far from Fort Motte. The negro was tbe assistant to the bridgekeeper and had started across the river in a small boat carrying good sized hog. The hog was io one end of the boat and he in the other Whe the boat got about midstream where the water was swift he was seen to go to the other end of tbe boat An instant later the boat ‘ kicked up” and turned over spilling man and hog into tbe stream. The negro held to tbe boat a few moments, and then released it and began to swia. He had gone only a short dlstaofce when he sank. The hog, however, began to swim from the first and got to the shore saving his baco.i. The body of the drowned negro had not* been recovered at last accounts Finds Wny rto Live .Long. The startling announcement of a Discovery that will surely lengthen life is made byO. H. Downey, of Chu- rubusco Ind. “I wish to state.” be writes, ‘‘that Dr. King’s Ne^ Discov ery for Consumption Is tbe -most in fallible remedy that 4 have ever known for Coughs, Colds and Gfip It’s invaluable to people with weak lungs Having this wonderful medi cine no one need dread Poeoncodiia or Consumption. Its relief is >in«^ant and cure certain.” Cherokee Drug Co.., guarantee every 50c sod >$1 00 bottle, aod give trial bottles free» A Bachelor never has to worry about what eort of story to tell the morning after which may not agree with tbe one he told the night before. EDITOR GONZALES SHOUT TILLMAN. The Tragedy Occurred Yes terday Afternoon. GONZALES STILL ALIVE. Atl:4S Yesterday Afternoon Mr. Tillman Met Mr. tlouzalew on the Street and With out a Word •ihot Him- Ball Went Through Body—Wound Coniddered Fatal. I Special to The Ledger. | Coicmwa, Jan. 15.—About two o’clock this afternoon Lieutenant Governor Tillman met Mr. N. G. Gon zales on Main street just at the elec trie railway transfer office and quick ly pulling a pistol fired, shooting Mr. Gonzales through the body. Mr. Tillman is reported to have said, ‘ received your message,” as he shot. Nothing can be learned as to any message. Mr. Gonzales’ condition is critical. The surgeons have operatec upon him and say his chances of re covering are about twenty in one hundred. There was absolutely no preptionition of the tragedy. It came as k thunderclap from a clear sky. The State. .Vncoosaoas from CrttagL. “During a sudden aa^U terrible at tack of croup our iittle\^|rl was un conscious from atranguli ion,” saye A. L. Spafford, post masts?, Chester, f noa i tB Bi( ie Afi^h o dnaa nt Hna Uinntu F J LBy Bell Telephone to Charlotte News.] Colombia, 8. C.. Jan. 15.-—N. G Gonzales, editor of The State and one of the most prominent men in this city, was shot and mortally woundec about 2 o’clock this afternoon by James H. Tillman, Lieutenant Gover nor of 8outh Carolina. The tragedy occurred at the corner of Main and Gervais streets, directly in front of the Opera House. 'Tillman who had been presiding pver the Sen ate, left the capitol when that body adjourned aod walked up street. Gonzales had left Tbe State office at about the same time, on his way to dinuer. At tbe eornerof Gervais and Main the men mot face to face- and TillcnaD, stopping abruptly exclaim ed. “I have received your letter and this is my answer”—Quickly drawing bis pistol be fired point blank at Gon zales. His aim was effective and Gonzales dropped io his tracks. The bullet entered tbe right side, passed completely through tbe stomach be low the ribs, and emerged oo tbe op- AFFAIRS IN BLACKSBURG. No New Development* in Cashion Case Ap pointment* of Magistrate DIhcuhh«h1 (Correspondence of The Ledger.j Blacksburg, Jan. 13.—There are oo new developments in the Earnest Cashion case. Efforts are still being made to arrest him. By some, it was thought that he would go to Mon terey, Mexico, to work with a man by the name of Jenkios who was at one time in the railroad shops at this place. Up to this time, however, nothing has been heard of his where abouts. It is stated that bes.des having gotten mouey on bogus checks here, he obtained some money at Gaffney upon certain land papers that are said to be at least suspicious. As the meeting of the legislature is on the agitation io regard to tbe appointment of a magistrate at this place, has been revived. The public is familiar with ail the facts relative to same from letters by your corres pondent which have appeared in The Ledger from time to time since tbe election. In regard to the matter it is hardly necessary to say more than that there is a good deal of reckless talking being done by supposed friends of the legislative delegation from this county as to who will “con trol” said delegation. Those elected to represent the people of the county are men of character, and it will not be believed until there is stronger evidence, that there ds or will be “dictator” who will control ap pointments, though desired perhaps by some would-like-to-be-known-as Mark Hannas. It is said that Col. >H. A. Tripp now on the governor’s staff, will seek reappoiiiiuent on that of the gover nor-eleul From what can be learned it appears that there wilt he some op position because of tbe applicant’s Repulicaniem. Head* Miauld Never Ache. Never endure thia trouble. Use at once the remedy that stopped it for Mrs. N. A. Webster, of Winnie, Va., she writes “Dt. King’s New Life Pills wholly cured me of sick headaches bad suffered from for two years Cure Headache, Constipation, Bil iousness, 25c at Cherokee Drug Co. A girl who thinks too much of her self will not get anybody else to. Mich., ‘and a dose of One Minute Cough Cure was administered and re peated often. It reduced the swell ing aod inflammation, cut tbe mucus and shortly the child was resting eagy aod speedily recovered.” It cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, aod alf Throat aod Lung troubles. One Minute Cough Cure lingers in the throat aod chert and epablea tbe lungs to contribute pure,,health-giv ing oxygen to the blood; Cherokee Drug Cp. - • , , Silence may be a goods substitute for Wisdom, but it’s difficult for tbe man who is short of Wisdom to keep lUs m uth shut. \ Wanted. We would like to aet;. through tbe columns of your papery if there is aoy person who has used Green's August Flower for the cure jt Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and Llvejf Trouble that has not been cured—and we also mesa their results such at sour stomach, fermentation of food, habitual eos- tlreness, nervous dyspepsia, head- aebes, despondent feelings, sleepless- ness—in fact, any trouble connected with tbe stomach or liver? This medicine has beta sold for many yeatslo all civilized countries, and ws wtsb to correspond with you and send yon one of pur books free of eost. If you omer tried August Flower, try a 25 have never know, so, somethiog matter with yoi has just been I Regular size 75 m? ' nt bottle first. We of Its failing. If re serious is tbe The 25 cent size reduced this year, ents. At all drug- G. Green, Woodbury, N. J. • •“dr Werd get thbjkr to were tbe Jefct teeth if it lid not les If it We doubt thing on bousekeepe flour that faction. Let us but ton” flour vite you heart'* c only brl excellence^ grocers. ^ topUndia.’' ether there is any one that wilkafford tbe much pleasure as a give her perfect satis- flour is “Clifton.” ce get a sack of ‘ ‘Gilt- yqpr home and we To other brands to your •nt. Buch comparisons out the superiority aod “Clifton.” Sold by all As quickly as possible tbe wounded man was removed to a hospital. A 'borough examination has been made, bat it is said at the hospital that Gon zales cannot possibly recover. Tillman was immediately arrested and taken first to the station house,- then to the jail and finally removed to the penitentiary, located at this place. Tbe latter step was considered necessary to insure the safety of the prisoner. The tragedy of today is the result of a long-standing political feud be tween tbe two men, that had its origin in the advent of James H Till man io polities in South Carolina. During the last campaign, in which Tillman was a candidate for governor of South Carolina, Gonzales, through bis paper, Tbe State, bitterly at tacked Tillman’s record both as a politician and a citizen. In one edi torial which was notable for its forci ble language, Gonzales accused Till man of embezzling funds that were collected for the building of a mono- m nt in Edgefield. These and simi lar attacks, made by Mr. Gonzales, through his paper, according to Till man’s own statement, defeated him for the office of governor. A X^Uuowud Dollar* Worth of A. H. Tburnes, a well known coa operator of Buffalo, O., writes: “] have been afflicted with kidney anc bladder trouble for years, passing gravel or stone with excruciating pain. I got no relief from medicines until I begun taking Foley's Kidney Cure, then the result was surprising. A few doses started tbe brick dust like fine stones and now I have no puin across my kidneys and I feel lik a new man. It has done me a $1000 worth of good. Cherokee Drug Co. A girl’s education should where charity does at home. begin Death in the Coantv. Mrs. Sarah Tate, wife of Henry VV. Tate, Esq., of Webster, died at her borne on Wednesday morning tbe 14tb inst., after a long illness. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Ham let Goudelock, was a woman of strong character and amiable disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. She wae nearly sixty-seven years old and leaves her husband and toflr children, Dr. Henry Tate, Dr. Oliver Tate. Mr. 'Hamlet Tate and Mrs. Joseph Carter, to mourn their loss. She was a consistent member of tbe AsbotysMethodlst church aod died calmly, trusting-In her faith in Him who.saves. Tb^ funeral services were conduc ted yesterday at tbe home, after which ber remains were laid to rest with several generations of ber family in tbs old family burying ground at Whig Hill. TAe Value Of Kxp«rt Treatment. Everyone who is afflicted with chronic disease experience great diffi culty in having their case intelli gently treated by the average physi clan. These diseases can only be cured by a specialist who understand them thoroughly. Dr. J. Newton Hathaway, of Atlanta Ga., is acknowl edged tbe most skillful and successful specialist in tbe United States. Write him for his expert opinion of your case, for which he makes no charge Nothing but learning will teach a man bow ignorant he is. Cousha, Void* and Coustlpatlon Few people realize when taking cough medicioes other than Foley’s Hooey and Tar, that they contain opiates which are constipating besides being unsafe, particularly for chil dren. Foley’s Honey and Tar con tains no opiates, is safe and sure and will not constipate. Cherokee Drug Oo. By a girl's pretty photograph you shall not know her. Report from tbe Reform School. J. D. Gluck, Superintendent, Prun- tytown, VV. Va.,writes: ‘‘After trying all other advertised cough medicine we have deciaed to use Foley’s Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Vir ginia Reform School. I find it tbe most effective and absolutely harm less.” For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. It is either too hot or too cold for tbe lazy individual. Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur will give you immediate relief and per manently cure all such diseases as Ec zema, Pimples, Tetter, Herpes, Ring worm, Dandruff, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Cuts, Burns, Open Sores, and all blood and skin troubles. Hundreds of cases of skin diseases have been permanently cured by the use of Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur Alter all other remedies failed. For •ale by the Cherokee Drug Co. THROUGHOUT THE TARHEEL STATE. From the Mountains to The Sea. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. Interesting; Item* Concerning; Our Neigh bor* Beyond the Line Which May Frovc Entertaining Reading for Hundred* of Ledger Reader*. Joseph 8. Bachelor, former Attorn ey General of North Carolina, and one of the ablest lawyers in this State, died in Raleigh Tuesday, aged 77. The Odd Fellows, of vVilmington, numbering between seven and eight hundred, have a movement on foot for the erection of a handsome I. O? O. F. building to cost about $50,000. Young Richard Ariex, who was re cently shot in both legs at New Lon don, in Stanly county, and after having his left leg amputated just be low the knee, is improving and the chances are now that he may recover. At tbe close of New Hanover Super ior Court in Wilmington the grand jury returned twenty-three bills of indirtment against operators of slot machines in Wilmington. By order of Judge Peebles capia- was issued for each defendant and each was re quired to give a bond of $200 for his appearance at the March term of court. At a meeting of the directors of the Highland Puk M h riij f 11- nnrig Company, in Cti»r!--»». \L-« dax it was dccnlt-d to huildacew mill, which will have one thousand looms and will cost $450 000. The mill will be either In Charlotte or Rock Hill, (S C). Tbe Highland Park Company already owns a cotton mill in Charlotte and a cot ton mill and oil mill in Rock Hill. Mr. Avery Dobb. a young man from Vienna township, Forsyth county lost his mind a few weeks ago He became unmauagabie and two of the neighbors, Messrs. Hauser and Spess, carried him to jaii io Winston, where he will remain until arrangements can be made to send him to the hos pital at Morgantown. Application has been made to Superintendent Murphy. Kistler Bros. & Hafner, of Lincoln ton, owners of the Delraa Cotton Mills, located at that place, sold the entire plant Tuesday to R. S. Rein bardt, R. E Costner and A. J. Bag ley, all of Lincolntoo, who will begin operating the plant at once. Thia plant has not been in operation for some time The mill spins coarse yarns exclusively. The price has not been made public. Owing to the failure of Judge W. B. Council to reach Hertford until Mon day night, the special term of court for the trial for the second time of James E Wilcox, for tbe alleged mur der of Nellie Cropsey, at Elizabeth City, did not begin Monday as sched uled. Court opened Tuesday and tbe trial proper began Thursday. A large crowd is present to attend the trial, but no violence is feared. In attempting to save her doll from the flames Tuesday little May Sher rill, the 3 year-old daughter of N. W. Sht rrill, of Charlotte, received burns that resulted in her death. The child was sitting in front of an open fire place when a live coal popped out and ignited the doll’s dress. The child tried to subdue the flames but before she succeeded her own little dress caught. When the parents reached their child the little one was still clinging to her doll and her clothing was in a light blaze. Robbers were on tbe move in States ville Monday night and visited several residences. They effected an entrance into the residence of Mr. Tom Kerr, who lives on Bell street, by raisiog the window sash of the kitchen and relieved Mr. Kerr of all the flour, meat and batter in tbe bouse. They also attempted to enter the residence occupied by Mr. Hunter Moore, on Center street, but failed to accom plish their object there. There were evidences of their having'beeu on one or two other back porches. Fire Tuesday evening in tbe build ing occupied by the hardware firm of Brown, Northup Co., in Asheville did considerable damage. Tht blaze was confined to the second an# third ■tories of tbe building bat tbe damage to tbe stock of hardware by water will be large. While the fire was in pro gress the book and ladder horses, hitched to aTarge truck, ran away. They ran for a mile before the truck turned over. In the course of this mad race down Fatten avenue they plunged into a street car smsehiog the front step wrecking two country wagons and Injuring a horse so badly that be bad to be shot. Fire broke ont Monday night in the centre cf the business section of Newbern, in the photograph gallery of E. Gerrecks, on the upper floor at the corner of Pollock and Middle streets. Tbe fire immediately spread to the Virginia Life Insurance Com pany, general fire insurance offices, Bartling’s barber shop, Baxter’s jewel ry store and C. D Bradham’s drug store. The latter place was consider ed one of the handsomest in tbe State and tbe damage alone to the drug store and fixtures will reach $25,000. The damage incurred by tbe others will reach in the neighborhood of $10,- 000, making a total loss of $35,000. Tbe night was cold and all the fire engines in the city were called into service. A preposessing young man applied at Mr. J. H. McGinn’s in Charlotte Monday night for lodging. He was given a bed and he also went down to breakfast. He oettled with Mr. Mc Ginn for bis lodging and meal and de parted. Soon after the man left the house, Mrs. F. H. Ayers, one of the boarders, returned to her room from the breakfast table and ascertained that during her absence some one had been in her room. She went to ber trunk where she had Some money and other valuables to see if these bad been disturbed. To her regret she found that $61 of her money was mis sing and a small gold watch with a lady’s chain attached. She notified the occupants of the house of her ,loss and later the police were made acquainted with tbe robbery. Up to Monday the young man bad not been caught. The Mecret of Look Life. Consists in keeping all tbe main or gans of tbe body in healthy, regular , action, and in quickly destroying deadly disease germ* Electric Bit ters regulate Sto.riiii-h, l/verand Kid neys. purify the blood, and give a splendid appetite.'They work wonders, in curing Kidney Troubles. Female Complaints, Nervous Diseases, Con stipation, Dyspepsia, and Malaria. Vigorous health and strength always follow their use. Only 50e, guaran teed by Cherokee Drug Co. Every time a woman picks up a towel it makes her husband shlyer for fear she is going to tie it around her head and gq to housecleaning, Car** Blood and Skin I)l*ea«e*, Itcbui) Humor*. Eczema, Scrofula, Etc. Send no money—simply write anc try Botanic Blood Balm at our ex pense. A personal trial of Bloo< Balm Is better than a thousand print ed testimonials, so don’t hesitate t( write for a free sample. If you suffer from ulcers, ezema scrofula, blood poison, cancer, eating sores, itching skin, pimples, Dolls bone pains, swellings, rheumatism catarrh, or any blood or skin disease we advise you to take Botanic Blooc Balm (B. B. B ). Especially recom mended for old, obstinate, deep-seat ed cases of malignant blood or skit diseases, because Botanic Blood Baltz (B. B. B.) kille tbe poison in th< blood, cores where all others fails, heals every sore, makes the blood pure and rich, gives the skin tbe rich glow of health. B. B. B., the most perfect blood purifier made. Thorugh- ly tested for 30 years. Costs $l per large bottle at drug stores. To prove it cures, samples of Blood Balm sent free by writing Blood Balm Co.. At lanta, Ga. Describe trouble aod free medical advice sent in sealed letter. £MF*Tbie is an honest offer—medi cine sent at once, prepaid. It takes very little oil to burn tb< lamp of love.dnt tbe wick mast ways be fresh and well trimmed al On* Hundred Dollar* a Box Is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summer- ton, S. C., places oo DeWltt’s Witch Salve. He say-t: "I had tbe piles for twenty years. I tried many doc tors and medicines, but all failed ex cept DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It eared me.” It is si combination of tfie healing properties of Witch Hazel with antiseptics aod emollients; re lieves sod permanently cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, sores, cats, bruises, exzema, salt rheum and ail skin diseases. Cherokee Drug Co. v A man who has the goat feels pret ty good when be gets down to ordij nary rheumatism. New Century Comfort. Millions are daily finding a world of comfort-it>'fittefc4en-’« Arnica Salve. It kills pain from Burns, Scalds, Cats, Bruises; conquers Ulcers and Fever Sores; cures Eruptions, Salt Rheum, Boili and Felons; removes Corns and Wart#. Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25c at Cherokee Drag Co. Man lathe only animal that work tbe other animals for a living. If yon have catarrh, rheumatism cidney tronbl or any disease cause? by impurities In the blood, take Rbeu msoide. This wonderful remedy de stroys tbe rodt of the disease. A Druggieti,