Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ffs*' k >: h., w / iT'J W- m r< &■ iw-f ■ Bk Xhe Ledger ifl not responsible for febe views of oorrespondents. Correspondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur nish their name, not for publication, hut for identification.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 published at five oents a line. Reading notices will be published at ten cents a line each insertion. . All correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. Of course cbe St. Louis fair will be pulled off next year as advertised. The press of tte country is merely giving them a little time to recuper ate. While we are tongue-lashing Rus sia and Turkey suppose we pay some little heed to the lawlessness at home. The Russian and the Turk deserve all the thrashing they can get,but atjthe same time we should remember that people who live in glasshouses should not throw too many stones, lest they demolish their own structures. JOURNALISM.. The gift of two millions of dollars recently made by a great newspaper man for the purpose of establishidg a school of journalism in connection with Columbia University in New York, has attracted wide attention and called forth from the press of the whole country various comments and opinions. The gift is no doubt the outcome of the tendency of this age to special ize in every branch of education and every avocation of life, and this ten dency has arisen from the sharp com- petion prevailing in every line of in dustry and becoming sharper from year to year and from generation to generation. It is no longer sufficient for a man to do a thing; he must do it well, better than his competitor or he is driven to the wall. He can no | longer be a combination of a half dozen different arts and professions with any hope of success in any. He must confine himself to one pursuit and bring to uis aid all the helps of training, all the adjuncts of experi-1 once, all the light of scieace, all the knowledge that can be acquired by himself or imported to him by others; j and then his success will ultimately depend on his energy and skill in manipulation and application. The profession of journalism, how- ever, is unique, and is hardly sub- i ject to the conditions that restrict andjgovern other professions ann em ployments, or rather it comprises the requirements and conditions of all employments and professions, and in our opinion the true journalist is born and can ntver be manufactured in any ouu t-cuool. The great jour nalist is a i-iouoaopher, preacher, pol itician, staieainau, teacher, tarmer, moralist, philanthropist—in fact a walking, writing,encyclopedia of uni versal knowledge. Only the man richly endowed by nature with tran scendent and varied gifts can ever be come a great journalist. But while no school can impart these gifts, yet training is necessary in order that they may be fully utilized and the best training will always be found, not in the study of theories, but in actual practice. Broad scholarship is essential as well as that narrow scholarship which embraces the minutia of composi tion. A high sense of honor, an in nate love of truth, unflinching cour age, ability to weigh and measure men and events, unselfish devotion to { duty, truth, right and justice—these l are the requisites of every editor in the land today, and these are things : that no school can impart. The man who would attempt to j mould the sentiments and*direct the thoughts of even one county should possess all these characteristics and, should add to;them the weight of a high, unimpeachable character. Of course we are speaking of ideal jour nalism, such as is not attainable in practice. In fact few of our country editors aspire to the duties and re sponsibilities of intellectual and moral leadership. It is a fact that most of them have risen from the case to the editorial chair, and their ambition is usually satisfied when they make their papers what the name implies, the disseminetors of ‘the cur rent news of the day. While the standard of journalism in our own State is far from what it ought to be, it must be said to Ite honor, that it is not as low morally as tbat of some of the great metropolitan dailies. It would be hard to find an editor in South Carolina,, however humble he may be or however contracted may be his field, who would barter bis influence for political preferment or ■ell his pen for gold. The editors of our country papers are usually on the right side of things when they announce their opinions and position on public questions. They rebuke lawlessness and political corruption; they advocate education and good morals; and they are usually the firm supporters of every measure that tends to promote the happiness and prosperity of the country. This is all tbat could reasonably be expect d of them, and perhaps it is all that present conditions demand. On the theory that “wh^at is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander,” there can be no objection made by the employers of the country in form ing like organizations. The country is running union-mad and we are fast drifting away from our old time free dom &f action and business interests. Some day the storm will break and its results will be .fearful j,to contem plate. THE J. H. TILLMAN TRIAL. Large Crowd to Attend. The Prisoner Com fortably Fixed. tSpartanburg Journal.l Lexington, S. C., Aug. 18, 1903:— About a month bonce it is expected that this little town will be entertain- the largest number of visitors ing trial ever known in its history. The of Jas. H. Tillman for the mur-; der of N. G. Gonzales in Colum bia is set for that time, and it is generally believed, will be deltyed no longer. Almost 500 witneses have been summoned to appear in this case by the opposing sides. All available space in the hotels has been engaged weeks since by in terested parties, and how the im mense number of spectators sure to OS on hand, will be accommodated, is an interesting problem. The last census gave the town something over nine hnndred inhabitants. It is thought that at least 5,000 will be here during the trial. Meantime the prisoner occupies his cell in the Lexington County jail. Sheriff Caughman has made him as comfortable as possible, putting him on the shady side of the building on the first floor near the sheriff’s own quarters and occasionally permit ting him to exercise himself by walk ing up and down the ebrriodr. As a rule the sheriff does not lock the cell from the outside but leaves the lock for Tillman to turn if he so de- nl Fee. liireo tunes a day Mr. Marks, who keeps a restauract just behind the jail, can be seen bringing the prison er his meals. Tillman states that he finds his quarters here pleasanter than those in the Richland jail, where he was first imprisoned during some warm days of May and June. Many visitors attracted by curiosi ty or other motives go to see the noted prisoner. Some time since his wife and little daughter spent several days in Lexington with rela tives and made frequent vesits to the jail. Others of his kinsfolk have been nere from time to time, ^illman’s little nephew, a handsome boy of seven or eight summers, is staying in the jail to wait upon his uncle and is said to be a general favorite with the prisoners. Speculation as to the verdict in the case is almost useless. As stated above, Mrs. Jas. H. Tillman has relatives in the town and also in DEATH OF YOUNG MOTHl Mrs. KUie R. Parker U Called Away from Her Infant Child. It seems rather inconsistent or superfluous to speak of a sad death, for the very terms are synonymous with each other and the word death is suggestive of all the sadness and sorrow, gloom and j despondency that the human heart can feel. But there are times when the expression seems particularly . appropriate— when the going out of a life casts a pall over an entire community and saddens the hearts of a multitude. When the aged and infirm pass away it appears to be only a natural end to a long existence—a wearing-out such as befalls the works of man, and such an ending creates merely a nominal depression upon the hearts of only very near relatives—a depression tbat often ceases to be felt almost ere the form is covered from the sight of those to whom it bad,perhaps, been a care in its helpless dotage. But when the final sommons comes to the young and the beautiful and they are tak&n away from the busy scenes of earth—scenes of which they form a part and help to charm and beautify by their presence—when they are taken just as life is begin ning to open up to them, as it were, with all its bright hopes and glowing prospects and when our love for them is beginning to grow and to twine itself in deathless tendrils around our hearts, then it is that** death seems out of the natural course of human events and may be appropriately spok en of as "a sad death.” Friday morning at 4:30 o’clock the very sad death of Mrs. -Ellie R. Far ker occurred at her home in the south ern part of the city, being the termi- i nation of a two-weeks’ illness. She ; was just twenty years of age, and had been married abodt a year, and one | of the saddest features of her demise i is that an infant just two weeks old is left motherless. Mrs. Parker was Miss Fannie Simp son, daughter of Mrs. T. E. Simp son, of this city. She was a very sweet and pretty young lady, with a lovely disposition, and was loved and admired by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was a true Ohristain—a member of the Baptist denomination, and she passed from this life with full faith in the promise of her reward in the realms beyond our ken. Friday afternoon services were con ducted at the residence by Rev. A. (J. Cree, and the body of Mrs. Parker was then taken to Oakland cemetery where, after another short service, it was placed in its last resting place in the cold, damp earth. The pall-bearers were: W. W. Thomas, C. T. Clary, T. H. Lockhart, Earnest Peeler and Ed. H. DeCamp. To the bereaved young husband, loving mother and other sorrowing relatives we tender our deepest sympathy. A HAPPY EVENT. Mr. Ed. McArthur and MIm VauMe Poa( Married Yesterday MornlnK- Early yesterday morning Mr. Ed. McArthur and Miss Vassle Poag knelt before Hymen’s altar and took each other lor better or worse through all time to come. The cere mony which bound them together for life, according to the laws of man. | was performed by Rev. A. C. Cree at the residence of the brides parents on Buford street, in the presence of only a few of the very close friends of the young couple. News of the marriage came in the nature of a surprise to the numerous friends and admirers in the city of things. HOUS& BURGLARIZED. Home of H. A. Ethridge, of Atlanta, En tered Twice by Burglars In Few Days. "One of the moss daring burglaries committed in Atlanta for some time was reported at an early hour this morning to Call Officer Holcombe, and members of the department are working on the case. “On last Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ethridge, of 59 West Baker street, went to New York to spend a few weeks. During their absence the house had been unoccupied save when Mr D. 8. Ethridge, Mr. Eth ridge’s brother, went to look after the Advertisements under this oe inserted for one cents word each! not.. No ad Inserted for less than ten ISSi ppOK SALE—I offer nj n wl!I e,, / Wen , 1 m ? roveG L - — -u L .,. U i (laffney, for sale for a short time only. Terms. reasonable. W. Allen Jefferies. s-ls-st uy 'farm of about roved, four miles soutb of POK SALE—Legal Cap Bond Ps A numbered lines. At The Ledger per with. Office. POR HALE—Old *■ dred. Apply at this newspapers at office. 10c a bun pOU 8A LE—All kinds of legal blanks; such . , ,4h used by Magistrates and courtpffl- clals; deeds, mortgages, etc., as cheap Ofche cheapest. Apply at this office. * Mr. McArthur and Miss Poag, who had not expected the happy event until some time daring ’ the fall months; but true love does not like to be separated from the object of its “Last night Mr. Ethridge wenfr to the house to spend the night. When he opened the front door he was sur prised td find every room in the house open, and everything ransacked. POR SALE—Babbitt metal, made from old type remelted into bars; the very best Office met111 Apply at The Ledger affections and two loving hearts were There was hardly a single article ih were lonely when forced to dwell the house which had not been dis- apart. ; turbed and every drawer in the place The bride is a daughter of Mr. and had been opened and the contents Mrs. W. T. Poag, of this city. She thrown out on the floor, is a handsome young lady; bright, ''Mr. Ethridge is unable to state vivacious, and winning in her deport- just what has been stolen, as he does ment; cultured and refined and not know all of the articles left in the highly popular among her associates, house. He thinks, however that and possessed of a grace and personal many articles of value were stolen, charms that would seem to make her Entrance to the house was made from a favorite of nature, herself. a window at the side of the house and The groom is a son of Prof. W. F. McArthur, of this city. He is a young man of sterling qualities, up right character and industrious hab its. He is a rising young machinist, having served in that capacity at the from the front door, and it is the opinion of the officers that at least i two burglaries have been committed, the fact that the house b«ing broken open in two places and so thoroughly ransacked going to prove this. The city’s electric light and waterworks detectives have hardly any plant and in the engine room of the on which to work.” Wanted. WANTED—More Green Salted HiOesTban anybody. Highest caah prices paid.. B. tlar y- "-A-tf TIT’ANTED—IVisIi ion ils housekeeper at once best of references; apply at this office. WANTED-500 dozen eggs; also nice ehlck- ” ens - <*. A. Robertson. 8-21-tf. ■WANTED—Higbest ’cash price paid tot green salted hides.. B. G. Clary. 8-li-tf W A ^^ E1 ?.T Kv « r y |,od / 10 know that I am still selling beef. B. G. Clary. 8-li-tf \A7 ANTED—To make straight loans on cltv vv real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. AprJO-tf J. O. Jefferies. \yANTED--Ten thous- and pounds green or salted hides at once. Also, all kinds Sof hides bought at highest cash price. Z. clues up. j a. Robertson. 8-21 -tf. King’s Creek Locals. Kings Creek, August, 18, 1903. Mr. Editor :—I come again to give you the news around the station. By request will try to write up the Gaffney Manufacturing Company in this city, and taken a thorough course in his line atCiemson College, and he now has a lucrative position with the Laurens Cotton Mills, in Laurens. The friends and admirers of Mr. and Mrs. McArthur are legion, and all join in wishing for them all the hapyiness and prosperity that may bo realized in this life. Immediately after the marriage the couple left over the Southern for Laurens, which place will 3|be their future home. The above was taken from the At lanta Journal of the 17th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Ethridge are well known in Gaffney, Mrs. Ethridge being a daugh ter of Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Rich ardson, of Limestone, and their friends here hope that their loss may prove to be small. Beyond the Alps. A Kansas girl was about to gradu ate was given the theme: “Beyond the Alps Lies Italy,” and this is what sbe bad to say: “I don’t care a cent whether Italy lies beyond the Alps or even in Missouri. I don’t ex pect to set the river on fire in my fu ture career. I am glad I have a good, a very good education, but I am not going to misuse it by writing poetry or essays about the future woman. It will enable me to correct the gram mar of any lover I may have should he speak of “dorg” in my presence, or say be had went somewhere. It will also come in handy when I want to figure out how much soap I can get for three dozen eggs at the grocery. 8o I do oot begrudge the time spent in acquiring it. But my ambitions do^not fi/so high. 1 just want to marry a man who can lick any man of his size io the township, VALUE OF THE ZEBRULA. woo can run an eighty-acre farm, reunion that taken place at the resi- who has do female relatives to come dence of Mr. T. P. Whisonant yes- around and boss the ranch. And I terday (Wednesday) of his children agree to cook good meals for him and grand-children, which numbered six present and one absent; two step- cnildren,one present and one absent: thirty grand-children prasent, three absent. Mr. Whisonant was 69 years old last April and is living with bis fourth wife .His present wife is sixty years old,both enjoying good nealth. He had Mr. D. A. Gold, artist, from Blacksburg, to take the group of himself, wife and children and grand children, which numbered forty-sev- that will not send him to an early grave and lavish upon him a whole some affection and see tbat his razor hasn’t been used to cut broom wire when he wants to shave. In view of all of this I do not care if I do get a little rusty on the rule of three and kindred things as the years go by.” He Held Hla Own. The other day a New York broker was called to the telephone by one of the country and peonle feel much real sympathy for her It is doubt- en.‘‘“Re“v. jTT. oTteT^of‘ HickoVy hi8 CU9tomer8 - "bo inquired, “How ful if the same feeling exist* husband’s case. The belief in of her al most all those who have read ttie newspapers and care to express them selves is that the act was genuine murder and should be pumstied. At the same time it should be remem bered that Senator Tillman has al ways had a large following iu tue county, whatever his nepnew’s fol j lowing was and tbat this fact is al most sure to influence some jurymen So far sentimeui does not setm to Grove, accompanied by his daughter, Louise, was here and officiated. Sang 103rd. Psalm, read 23rd, after which we all joined with him in prayer. The table was laden with everything that was good, and ail seemed to enjoy themselves, notwith- standing tne gloomy weather. Miss Jennye and- Warren Neil, of All Healing. N. C., are visiting their i things, grandpa, T. P. Whisonant, and other relativea at and around Kings Creek. Mr. Haskell Whisonant, of Blacks* have crystallized, bat it will be a burg, is on an extended visit at his surprise if Tillman is either acquit* father’s and other relatives at and ted or senteoced to be hanged as ; around the station. a result of this trial. Not a few look for a mistrial and then another ap^ plication for bail. S. V. Worn ail iu ttiH CuufeUerauy. . [From the Fairfax Enterprise.! The Soutb Carolina Division, U. D. C , is now much interested in the ap pearance of Its publication, “Soutb Carolina Women in the Confederacy.” This book Includes parts of the col lections made by the two standing corumittees of the South Carolina Di vision, the Historical Committee sod the Committee on Woman’s Work, and the working and experience of nearly one hundred societies scatter ed ovi^r the entire State, from The mountains to the seashore. The editing committee are Mrs Tbos. Taylor, chairman; Mrs. August Kobo, of Columbia; Mrs. A. T. Smythe, Mrs. M B VYashingtob and Miss Mary B Poppeobeim, Charles ton. The issue of this first volume comprises 1,000 copies, of which over 850 have already been sold before the publication sees the light of day. The book is bound iu re,d and con tains the pictures of many South Carolina women promioeut in the days of 1861*65. and sells for S2 00 per volume. Ordere for the same may be sent, with check, to Mre. Thos. Taylor, chairman publishing committee, 1405 Gervlae street, Co lombia, 8.0. Mr. W. C. Wilbur□ has returned from Charleston where he has been on a visit to his brother, H. R. Wil burn. The writer had the pleasure of be* lug preseat at the reunion! and en* joyed the occasion very much. c. Good Roads Meeting Today. Don’t forget the good roads meet* ing iu the courthouse this (Tuesday) morning. Everybody, whether he travels muoh, or not, and especially people living in the country, should be interested in good roads, and should seize every opportuoity to do sometbing towards obtaioiog them. Don’t be kept at borne by the idea tbat what little you might do or say would not produce any favorable re sults—if every one were to do tbat tbore would be uo meeting, and, con sequently, oo good roads—but turn out and blend your voice and Influ ence with other voioee and Influ ences, and the result must bo that there will be “eomethlDg doing” In the good roads line. The necessity of olroumetaroee proves frlende and detects enemies. The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and obeerful heart. is steel? “Steel is holding its olvn fairly well,” replied the broker. “Holding its own,’’said the inquirer, “well I should say sc. It is bolding its own, and it is bonding mine also.” That reminds us of ^ good story on an old negro barber ini North Carolina town who was givento saying pleasant Whenever^ customer came iu he invariably hfi some flattering remark to make atbut his general.ap- pearance, but fimlly he had a call from a notorious^ ugly man about whom even this oil flatterer could say nothing good. Bqti the customer came regularly to the /hop, the old negro determined to ufake a pleasant re mark whether ol not, and this is the way be put it, '/Said he: ‘Boss, when you fu-t come Dto dis shop I thought you was one o', de homeliest gentle man I ever seaL But sense I has been shaviu’/ou I must say you holds your oeri pow'ful well.” Hybrid Anlnuir* Future Chance* Compared With the Mule’*. Prophecy that the “zebruia’’ will in time supplant the mule of the army and the ordinary mule of commerce is made by United States Consul General Richard Guenther, at Frankfurt, Ger many. He sends an official report to the state department on the future chances of the zebruia, a cross be tween a horse and a zebra, and says: “It has been demonstrated that the mule, the cross between horse and don key, is inferior to the cross between horse and zebrti. Formerly the opinion prevailed that the zebra was almost ex tinct. The opening up of Africa, par ticularly the eastern part, reveals these fine animals in large numbers. “Compared with horses and cattle they possess peculiar advantages, as they are immune against the very dan gerous horse diseases of Africa and also against the deathly tsetse fly. The zebruia, on account of Its form and general bodily condition, especially the hardness of the hoofs, is specially adapted for all the transport work heretofore performed by mules. The zebruia is much livelier than the mule and at least as intelligent. “In Germany much interest in this animal Is manifested. The well known Hagenbeek is experimenting in this di rection and Intends to Introduce the zebruia Into Germany and America. The zoological garden at Berlin pos sesses some very fine specimens. The zebra.stripes are often well preserved. A full grown zebruia is fourteen hands high and the girdle circumference about sixty-three inches. Juvenile Itaeeball, The second nine of Gaffney went over to Blacksburg last Friday and crossed bats with the second nine at that place, it was an interesting game ending in a score of 11 to 8 in favor of the Gaffney boys. Leo Lit tle pitched for Gaffney and struck ont fifteen men. FOR SALE. Any quantity of framing lum-1 ber. See Joe A. McCraw, at McCraw, N. C., or Virgil Mc Craw at Carroll, Carpenter & \ Byers. Aug. 24-lm Notice. WE do the best of commercial printing at prices commensurate ’vith first-class work. 11 you liaven’t time to cull telephone or write us and we will do the rest. Address I ho Ledger, Box J. Gaffney, a. G. print anything from a visiting card to a newspaper or a book, and our prices are as low as the lowest. Write, telephone or (;all on us. The Ledger, Gaffney, S. O. Money Loaned. I OANS on improved farms for a term of years at seven pur cent. Interest. No commissions. For information apply to J. O. -efferles. Attorney at Law 11-22-lyr ^ 1 a* ' ' ' ■ To School Trostees. I can now make arrangements with the Central Campaign Committees to hold an Educational Meeting, or Rally, in two or three, and possibly four different sections of the county. These meetings will be for all communities desiring to consolidate schools, build new school houses, levy special taxes, start libraries, or make any forward movement in the cause of education. If any school dis trict desires such help, please make it known to their trustees, and we can ar range a program. ,o+ Through this committee I can aicKA speakers to the extent of paying all traveling expenses. Now let us have a general educational revival as far and as much as we can. The children need it, the county needs it, and it is our duty to assist in anyth ,ng that will help our youth. Everyone should be, I believe, interested in this matter. I will get the very best practical speakers available- preferring local talent. Let me hear from any district wanting such aid, es pecially the large school districts—No^ I 5i J2, 4, 16, 22 and the smaller ones where there is only one white school. I am sure a few meetings like this will be of great benefit to the entire people. J. L. Walker. . ( OFFICE DAYS. Until further notice I will be in my office on Friday and Saturday of every week and every first Monday. J. L. Walker, tf Co. Supt. of Education. Visionary ideals of art are not permitted to inter fere with the prac tical production of High* ‘ ^ Photographs. Our pictures are artistic, lieautifal in tone and finish, faithful portraits, and absolutely per manent. Films and other ■' afl ii rums and l' 1 ' . > v ’ supplies for teurs. ama- The Ff nter’* Devil. A Michigan paper says tbat in Chilliuothe 'bey are telling a good story on a ymng man who bolds an bumble potion in a printing office, ■ays the K/nas City Star. The young man is verf fond of the daughter of a minister, but his devotion to ber Is cumpsrat^ely new. The other Ban- day he w/at to charoh to hear the father of bis inamorats presob and uoforturvtely sat down where every body coqd see him. The text was: “My dafgbtf r is grievously torment ed wltha devil.” in 'vs Am m June H. Carr, 625 Lim tone St. . ,p, ' c>ne I76 * m Residence 171. Painter-Dobbin*. I.y morning, at the residence as to what you need for that tired feeling let us suggest the Best* Tonic, our own Compound, Syrup of Hypophosphites. Has stood the test and has proven an excellent tonic. :: S.B. Crawley & Co. 813 Limestone St Drags, Perfumes and Stationery. Prescriptions properly filled and promptly delivered. BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES * LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATHS, DOORS, SASH, BUNDS, FLOORING, SIDING, | CEILING, M0ULDIN8. ALSO A WIHU LIM Of ^ f Paints and Oils ^ 60c to 11.30 per gai. L. BAKERi