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i lire l POBLIBHKD TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. HY Ed. H. DeCaMp. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The morally stunted and downward tendency element will probably be out in full force this afternoon. Certain people in this community evidently need a guardian for their moral character.. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Prof. Harry Knox, tonsorial artist and amusement purveyor of Gaffney, should be ashamed of himself to force such an indecent exhibition on the good and virtuous people of this town. Charleston invited Senator Benja min Ryan Tillman to step inside her gates and extended him a right royal welcome, too. They wined and dined him, they patted him on the back and told him he was a good fellow. For their pains the Right Royal Bengal Tillman slapped them in the face and tore their fine toggery with his claws. It served them right, b’gosh. They ou^ht to have had bet ter sense, but it seems that they didn’t. When Kentlemen who aspire to the Presi dential nomination wish to enlist the sup port of the solid South, they publicly sym pathize with this section on the race ques tion.—Charlotte News. The above is a gratuitous insinua tion, and undeserved. Mr. Cleveland has a right to expect the gratitude of the South, something he will hardly get; and his publicly expressed sym pathy is not new. No one knows better than The News that Mr. Cleve land does not covet the votes of the South, for the unwritten law says he can never again be a presidential possibility. ♦ State Constable Howie made a serious blunder in searching the home of Mrs. Kate Trenholm, a most re fined and highly esteemed lady, in Charleston recently. It is true he fol lowed the instructions sent him by Chief Hammett, but' there can be no excuse for his blunder even then, for he was acquainted with the circum stances, while Chief Hammett was not. But such errors may be ex pected just so long as South Carolina thinks little enough of herself to debauch her citizenship by engaging in the rum business Mr. Grover Cleveland, two times president of the United States, and the best friend to the South that ever occupied that position, and we might remark parenthetically, the brainiest man of his day and time, made a speech in New Yoik Wednesday evening that should put to shame the horde of political malcontents who have taken and still take every possible occasion to malign and abuse him. To find a man who has been misrepre sented as he has been who could give utterance to such inspiring senti ments . is refreshing Indeed. His speech on this occasion was beyond par, even for Mr. Cleveland, and that means that there was more hard sense crowded into it than any other mac could possibly have out into a speech on the same subject—which was “The Negro Problem.” The Furman Boys. Hearing of the mission rally held at the uaptist church last night, and realizing the impropriety of students from our Baptist college giving a per formance on the same night as the mission rally at the First Baptist church, Mr Ed. Lipscomb, the mana ger of the Furman Athletic Associa tion, cancelled the eegagement for the entertainment to have been given ut Limestone College last night and announced that the entertainment will be given sometime in the near future, if possible. In behalf of the congregation and- friends of the First Baptist church I wish hereby to express publicly ap preciation of the courtesy shown us by Mr. Lipscomb. Arch C. Cree. Free an<l Furious Advertising. (.Spartanburg Journal.] The Cherokee News at Gaffney is throwing a fit over a baseball game to be played in that city tomorrow, in which one of the teams will be made up of women. It prints interviews with the ministers denouncing the game and fires an editorial broadside blistering the whole outfit. If the game takes place, the female base ball aggregation will doubtless be under obligations to the News for a very large attendance, brought about by three columns of free and furious advertising. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. People You Know und 'People Yon Don’t , Know A. N. Wood left Tuesday for Pacolet to see his father. From there he went to Columbia on business. Rev. W. R Potter and J. D. Jones left yesterday for Fairview, in Green ville county, to attend a meeting of the Presbytery. Our little friend, Frank Gault, of Gowdysville, paid us an appreciated visit Tuesday. Hr. C. A. Jefferies was in Spartan burg Wednesday. Mr. W. L. Rushton, of New York, general manager of the Bessemer Iron Ore company, with headquarters in Blacksburg, spent some time in the city Wednesday. He was accom panied by Miss Oakman, of New York, who is spending some time in Blacksburg. T. B. Clarkson and Tank McArthur were in Spartanburg Tuesday. Mrs. J. C. Cooper is visiting her Notice. The chairmen of each township who have charge of the books for get ing up rolls of the Confederate sol diers are Jhereby required to return them to Mr. J. Eb Jefferies, clerk, at once, as be is ready to condense them and the historian is how calling for them. Respectfully, W. D. Camp, Chairman Cherokee County, 8. C., Confederate Veterans. sister, Miss Nichols, at Earls, N. C. Magistrate W. E. Mabry was a Ledger visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Sumter Littlejohn, who has been spending some time with her brother, Mr. A. J. Dillard, in Spartan burg, returned to the city Wednesday. J. R. Killian, superintendent of Cherokee Falls Mills, passed through the city Tuesday on his way to Clover, in York county, where he went on account of the sudden death of his father. W. A. Jones, of Woodruff, was in the city yesterday, on a visit to his daughter, Miss Lora, at Limestone College. While in the city he was the guest of Capt. H P. Griffith. Miss Nancy Thompson, who has been visiting in Charleston, returned to the city Tuesday afternoon. June Robbs, of Grassy Pond, came to the city Wednesday on business. R. A. Hawkins and his daughter, Miss Carrie, were shopping in the city Tuesday. C. A. Hammett, of Cowpens, was among his friends in the city Wednes day. James Wilson, a Cherokee town ship farmer, paid The Ledger an appreciated visit yesterday. C. A. Spencer was a business visitor in the city Tuesday. D. L. Vassey. of Thickety, spent some time in the city Wednesday. Martin Roberts, of Wilkinsville, came to the city Tuesday. Mies Annie Lou Smith and Miss Lela Moore, of State Line, were visit ing friends and shopping in the city Wednesday. Our Old friend, Lewis Taylor, of Clifton, was in the city yesterday. Capt. I. M. Smith, of Thickety, was here Tuesday. George McCraw, of Danville, N. C., came to the city Wednesday. M. 8. Lipscomb came to the city Tuesday on business. Mrs. Caroline Hopper, of Earls N. C., is in the city visiting her son T. G. Hopper. John T. Kitchens, of Ravenna, was a city visitor Tuesday. Superintendent of Education J. L. Walker, of this county, attended the State convention of county superin tendents this week at Rock Hill. P. C. Lavender and his son, An thony, of Earls, N. C., were Ledger visitors Tuesday Miss Myrtle Coleman is in Spartan burg visiting at Mrs. 8. C. Davis’. Cleveland Robbs, of Grassy Pond, spent some time in the city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Byars, of Al- good, were shopping in the city Tues day. A. L. Crutchfield, of Spartanburg, was registered at the Commercial Wednesday. John Thomas Ruppe, of Maud, was a city visitor Tuesday. Mrs. P. N. Glenn and little daugh ter returned from Gattonia Wednes day, after a visit of two weeks to rela tives. Eldredge Wood, a successful White Plains farmer, was in the city Tues day. Mr G. O Garrett, a prominent traveling salesman ol Richmond, Va , is in the city for a few days, the guest of tht Central. J. M. Swofford spent some time in the city Tuesday. Isaac G. Patrick, of Wilkinsville. came to the city yesterday. L. C. A. Clary was a city visitor Tuesday. P. 8. Webber, of Wilkinsville, was a city visitor yesterday. Albert Harman, a good farmer and sterling citizen, was in the city yes terday. W. T. Mugness was in the city Tuesday. Mim Ki v e Magness, who has been teaching at Valley Falls, in Spartan burg county, returned to her home at Gra-i P r * »ne fir^t of the week. R.v. J M Steadman went to Jones ville, in Union county, Tuesday, to attend a meeting of the Mission In stitute. Aj. M. Tate, of Webster, spent some time in the city yesterday. Lee Martin, postmaster of Ezell, was a business visitor in the city Tuesday. R. G. Black, of Grassy Pond, was an appreciated Ledger visiitor yester day. “Scrap” Lamb, of Ezells, came to the city Tuesday on business. R. E. Foster, of Gowdysville, came to the city yesterday. B. G. L. Pettit, of Ravenna, made a business trip to the city yesterday. Miss Minnie Wylie, of Buffalo, is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hopper. E. L. Eisoo was in Spartanburg the first of the week. Charley Barnhill, of Draytonville, spent some time in the city Wednes day. D. C. Phillips, of Draytonville, was a city visitor Wednesday. James L. Plaxicc, of King’s Creek, wan a business visitor in the city yesterday. He favored che Ledger with a call and eubscrihed. Junius Sparks, of Home, came to the city Wednesday on business Luther Sarratt, of Grassy Pond, spent some time in the city Wecnes- day. CANTATA. ’Esther" to he Keiulered in Star Theatre on the Evening of ‘48th of April. The cantata will be given in Ori ental costumes, and will be the most pretentious and elaborate amateur recital ever given in Gaffney. Such is the verdict of competent critics. Prof. Maxim, of Limestone College, assisted by Mrs Maxim and Miss Williams, of the college faculty, have devoted much time to training the chorus; they have had from two to four rehearsals each week, and will rehearse every night next week, ex cept Wednesday night. While given under the auspices of the Buford Street M. E. church choir, it embraces the best musical talent of all the churches in town, as shown by the cast of characters given be low : Miss Williams, the Queen; Mr. Richard-ion, the King; Air. J. W. Lipscomb, Hainan; Miss Barton, Zeresh; Mr. H. K. Osborne, Morde- cai; Miss Eva Ross, Mordecai’s Sis ter; Miss Lillian Wood, Prophetess; Mrs. E. L. Eison, a Persian Princess; Miss Christine Goudelock, a Median Princess; Miss Myrtle Gaffney and Miss Oooner, the Queen’s Maids; Mr. Charles Hames and Mr. W. V. Humphries, the King’s Pages; Mr. W. H. Ross, Priest: Mr J. B. Bell, Scribe; Mr W. B. DuPre, the Beg gar; Mr. R.|C. Swofford, Harbonah. And a chorus of about forty of the voices in Gaffney. Mrs. Maxim is sparing no effort in teaching and drilling those who are to impersonate the leading charac ters; and is having individual recitals in the afternoon, in addition to the regular evening practice. Some people have asked, “Why so much painstaking care? the people will go any way.” But such is not Mr. Maxim’s policy, nor the purpose of those backing the cantata. While the church people hope to realize a profit for their music fund, yet neither they nor Prof Maxim will sacrifice the recital for dollars and cents; no effort of time and labor, nor expense will be spared. Indeed a musician of Mr. Maxim’s reputation cannot afford to produce an ordinary amateur recital. And while the prices of seats have not been de termined upon, $1.00 would be small for a seat, for such a recital. W T e be lieve that the people of Gaffney and the surrounding country will pack the opera bouse. We have no hesi tation in saying that those who at tend will get more than their money’s worth, judged by a pureljjoommercial or opera standard. To say nothing of the satisfaction of helping and en couraging a worthy cause and our own local vocalists. While it is hardly fair to criticise, yet there cau be no question, but that much of the cantata, and the parts of more than one or two, are not to be surpassed by the opera work of renowned professionals But a glance at the cast of the cantata, as above given, will convince the most skeptical. And the work of the director, and bis assistants, at the college and in the churches of the town, is known to the public to be a sufficient guarantee for every asser tion above made. Rainy nights, conflicting engage ments and duties have taxed the pa tience and tried to the utmost the determination of all concerned, but we are glad to say that they have triumphed over every Jobstacle, Suc cess under such difficulties deserves more tnan passing recognition. And too much cannot be said for the fidel ity and loyalty of the Baptist and Presbyterian musical people, as well as for the perseverance ef Mr. Maxim and his assistants. We feel sure that the Gaffney Methodists, especially, will fall in line to a mao, us well us all the good people of the town, and help to fiil every chair in the opera house This is not writtau inji spirit of fault find ing, but we want the Methodise to realize that this is our CANTATA and to rally to a man ; and not to prove unworthy of the noble and generous help rendered us by ( ur Baptist and Presbyterian friends. Let us all get in line, put our hboulders to the wheel, push, and everybody say “Amen.” A Methodist. . KeHolutlon* of Iteflpect. Castle Hall, Limestone Lodge No. 74, K. of P. Whereas it has pleased the Allwise Chancellor of the un • verse to take from our fraternal ranks brother Joseph E. McArthur. Therefore be it resolved, That in the death of brother McArthur Lime- stone Lodge No. 74, Knights of Py thias, has lost one 01 its brightest and most amaible members; the commu nity one of its best and most popular young men ; and his family a devoted son and brother. That we,as his fellow Knights, shall ever cherish the memory of his friend ship, charity and benevolence; and while humbly bowing to the decree of the Great Chancellor Commander who doeth all things well, rejoice to believe that his knightly hands were filled with deeds of charity—the golden keys that ope’ the palace of eternity. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the de ceased, and published in The Ledger and Cherokee News. J.C. Otts, 'j W. H Ross, W. R-Potfer. ) Committee. Limestone Lodge No. 74, K. of P. Whereas the Supreme Chancellor of the universe hath permitted the angel of death to break the ranks of our knightly band by removing there from Brother Chas. A. Petty. Therefore be it resolved, That in the death of Brother Petty Limestone Lodge No. 74. Knights of Pythias, bas sustained the loss of one of her most valiant Knights; the community a noble and generous citizen; and bis family a devoted brother."’ And while we as fellow Knights grieve in common with them, we feel that he ever were his armour as be came a Knight, that he exemplified the noble tenets of our order, by a life filled with deeds of friendship, charity and benevolence. That copies of these resolutions be furnished The L dger and The Chero kee News, for publication; and a copy be furnished the family of the deceased, and also that a page in our record book be inscribed to nis mem ory. J C. Otts, ) W. H. Ross, Committee W. R. Potter. ] SOFTCORE I PAINLESS | PIUM AND Whlskiy Cure Heaverriam Brevttes, iCorreanondenc* of The Ledger.) Beavekdam, April 13:—The rain last night and to-day has Drought farm work to a stand for a few days. There has been but very little plant ing done yet, and there is a lot of guano that has not been put in. Gar dening may be pretty well up with the time of year, but that is about all. Wheat is looking fine, but we hear some complaint of rust on it in this vicinity. Rev. A. D. Davidson filled his ap pointment at Macedonia Saturday and Sunday. Several of our young people Attended preaching and the mission rally Sunday. Miss Cora Sellar^, of Butler, who has been visiting Miss Edna Mullins, has gone to White Plains to visit her sister, Mrs. Willis. We are sorry to say that the infant son of Mr. Ed. Tindall is en the sick list. The debating society at Beaverdam, which meets every Saturday night, is progressing nicely. There has been a promise of a pub lic read from Beaverdam across the country one of two ways. Now, if the authorities are doing anything to wards workingjout either of these roads we have neither seen nor heard of it. These roads, or one of them, should be on the public and kept up by the public. So far as we are con cerned, it does not make any differ ence whether these roads are on the public, or not, but there are people with whom it does make a difference. Either one of the roads would be an advantage to the church here. Jit is claimed by some that this would be the nearest way from Gaffney to Cowpens. Now, we hope that the men who are in office will look after this matter, and if the road is worth anything to the public, why not make it a public road? Baylos. THE OLD RELIABLE POWDER Absolutely Pure THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE Bnne Ball Thin Afternoon. The Chicago Stars, champion ladies’ baseball club of the world, who are making an extensive tour of this country and Canada, traveling in their own special Pullman, will make their first apoearance in Gaffney this afternoon at 4 o’clock at Jefferies’ base ball park. The manager of the club asserts that ladies, as well as gen tlemen, can attend this game without any fear of being offended, as nothing will be said or done that the most fastidious could object to. The grounds will be enclosed with a large canvas fence. To Cum a Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove’s sig nature is on each box.. 25c. Rock Hill Buggies Like the running brook, the red blood that flows through the veins has to come from somewhere. The springs of red blood are found in the soft core of the bones called the marrow and some say red blood also comes from the spleen. Healthy bone marrow and healthy spleen are full of fat. Scott's Emulsion makes new blood by feeding the bone marrow and the spleen with the richest of all fats, the pure cod liver oil. For pale school girls and invalids and for all whose blood is thin and pale, Scott’s Emulsion is a pleasant and rich blood food. It not only feeds the blood-making organs but gives them strength to do their proper work. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-415 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and #1.00 ; all druggists. dr Wnnllau’e sent free to »/. Uli TvUUIlQ) 5 users of morphine. Come to us for your Screen Doors and Windows, Screen Wire Cloth, Barb Wire and Nails, anil most anything in the Hardware line, at good prices. R. M. Wilkins Hardware Co. 11 One Horse Wagons i Beginning Saturday Morning % we will sell 31b. standard TOMATOES AT 10c A CAN. 50 Dozen to go at this Price. £ LIPSCOMB £ RICHARDSON. 3 g— LOWNEY’S CANDIES. PHONE 13S. ^ opium, laudanum, elixir of opium, co caine or wnlskey, a large book of par ticulars on borne or sanatorium treat ment. Address, B. M. WOOLLEY CO., 104 N. PryorStreet, Atlanta, Georgia. BANNER SALVE the most healing salve in the world. Golden Smith In I.lnibo Agniu. Golden Smith, a negro youih who hua already aerved several terms on the chaingang for petty thieving, met Mr. A. 8. Corry on the street last Monday night and asked him to change aomo money for him. Mr. Corry pulled bia money out to do ao when the negro snatched a dollar out of bia hand and ran. He happened to run by Officer Moore who caught him and placed him in the city pris on. Tuesday morning Mavor Little gave him thiity days on the county chaingang for disorderly conduct and ordered him to be turned over to the State authorities at the expiration of his term, to be indicted for highway robbery. CLAIMS PAID By iCTKIA Life Insurance /t | lift Company For Accidents and Sickness through this agency since January: W. D. Kirby, $ 32-M W. R. Pearson, 7-5° W. H. Harrison, Jr., 127.14 A. L. Peeler, 25.00 A. W. Clary, 12.86 H. L. Spears, 70.00 H. A. Littlejohn, 75 00 Win. T. Gaston, 27.86 L. Baker, 3 2 -i4 Why not insure YOUR time against acci dent and sickness. For rates and other formation call on or address JONES J. DARBY. District Agt. Catarrh Cannot he Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and In order to cure It you must take Internal rem edies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken Inter nally, and acts directly on the mucous sur faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed hy one of the host physicians in this country for years, and Is a regular prescription. I t iscomposed of the liest tonics known, combined wltn the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect coniblnallon of the two Ingredients is what produces such wonderful results In curing Catarrh. Hond for testimonials, free F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props.. Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price 75c. llairsVamliy Pills are the best. Building and Plastering Lime] Coal, and Plaster Hair. Plaster Pans Shingles, Portland Cement, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps, call on Limestone Springs Lime Works CARROLL ft CO., Lessees. Telephone OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT is never printed. No pen can portray the magnificence of our stock ; no language can do justice to the quality and elegance of our goods. We let the gootls speak for them selves—“seeing is believing,” and a glance through our different departments will CONVINCE you that our lines defy description—and comparison. Summer Underwear for ladies and gentlemen. Our assortipent consists of all the latest weaves and designs for comfort during the hot months; and we have more “cool producers” in Swisses, Lawns, Piques, Organdies, and all kinds of [white goods. A Big Line of Ladies’ Lisle Hosiery has just jjeome in. It is a Special Good Value and worth 25c. a pair, hut we will sell yon a pair for 15c. Remember, We Have Every thing For Ladies’ Wear, and if you get it from WIL KINS you know it’s right. Our Millinery Department is still the talk of the town. The workmanship in this de partment is superior to anything of the kind we have ever shown before. Our milliner is an artist in her line, and she devotes her time and talents toward producing the handsomest hats ever offered to the ladies of Gaffney and Cherokee. Come to see us—we will do the rest.- W. J. WILKINS & CO. A. N. Wood. President. R. R. Brown. Vice-President THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK, OF GAFFNEY. 8. C. Established 1B01. ^ Capital $50,000.--Surplus and Profits $8,500. STATF,, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does a general Banking and Exchange huslness. Is well fitted up with Fire Proof Vault and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automatic Time Lock. We solicit the business of people of all occupations. . C. At. WLA41TH, Osshlw