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/ <\ DATE OF MILLENNIUM. London Clergyman Picks May 2, 1929, or April g, 1931. TEOUBLE A-PLENTY MEANTIME. Hev. M. Baxter Say» Seven Pla«ae« Will DlMconcert Ilumunlty Before the Mesalah Reappear*—A Napo leon, Kins First of Macedonia, Tlien of Syria, to Be, He A**ert*, a Second Great Leader. Tiie exact date of the end of the present age and the dawn of the mil lennium has at last been discovered. The' uufolder of this interesting and long looked for bit of Information is the Uev. M. Baxter of London, who has perpetrated two books, entitled “Twen ty Coming Events’’ and “Future Won ders of Prophecy,” says the New York Commercial Advertiser. ' As a prophet with a magnificently microscopic vision and an utterer of clogged and involved English the Rev. Mr. Baxter surpasses John Alexander Dowle. According to Baxter, the last day of this age will be either Thursday, May 2, 11)29, or April 9. 1931. Simultaneous ly the “millennium of 1,000 years” will commence. He is unable to tell on which of the two days the end will come, because he Is undecided on what date Napoleon will seal the seven year covenant with the Jews. Napoleon— not the original little corporal—Is to be a second great leader, a king, first of Macedonia, then of Syria. He will be the "little horn of Daniel's seventh chapter.” It is Impossible to follow the Rev. Mr. Baxter In all his prophetic deduc tions, but this much is clear—a great deal of trouble is to strike the earth be fore May 2, 1929, or April 9, 1931. Among other things, those of us who are still alive two months before the end will have a chance to enjoy the “seven vials or plagues.” “Within the final December, January, February, March and April,” says Baxter, “they will be fulfilled thus: “Vial 1, noisome sores for three days; vial 2, sea becomes blood for four days; vial 3, rivers and fountains become blood for four days; vial 4, sun scorches men for fifteen days; vial 5. total dark ness for three days; vial 0, Euphrates dries up during 100 days; vial 7, earth quakes, shaking down all cities, and Christ’s descent during the final five days." Before this two sackcloth clothed witnesses, probacy Elias and Moses, .will prophesy and warn the people. They will have power to turn rivers into blood and shut up the heavens so that no rain can reach the earth for 1,260 days. Demon scorpion locusts will torment men for five months, de mon horsemen will ride over the globe for thirteen months and kill one-third of the men, and the “first four trum pets,” seven years before the millen nium, will “(1) bring hall and fire on earth In September, 12) turn one-third of the sea into blood in January, (3) embitter one-third of the fresh waters In April and (4) darken one-third of aun. moon and stars.” Although all these little troubles are evidently Intended for the whole world, the greater part of Baxter’s squints at the future have resulted in what looks like a hard time for Europe. At the very front of his “Twenty Coming Events” the prophet places /the “Formation of the Ten Kingdoms.” Seventeen European countries are to t>e amalgamated into ten—France, Brit ain, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, ifigypt, Syria, Turkey and the Balkan states. These will constitute the “Ten Klngdomed Latin Confederacy,” oppos- ed to Germany and Russia. An eleventh little sovereign among the ten sovereigns, the Little Horn, * will arise to rule the ten kingdoms. This will be Napoleon, who, according to Baxter, may turn out to be either Prince Victor Napoleon or Prince Louis bfapoleon. He will rapidly advance ifrom a Macedonian leader to be king of Syria and then master of the ten kingdoms. Along about this time—either April IS, 1922, or May 2, 1929—Napoleon will •ign a seven years’ covenant with the Jews, who will recommence their dally sacrifice of a lamb and will rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Twenty-two months after the Little Horn signs the covenant the Messiah will appear peacefully “in the air as a bridegroom” and will soar aloft to the heavens, accompanied by all the de ceased saints and 144,000 living, watch ful Christians. This will be “Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1924, at 3 p. m. in Jerusalem, or 12:38 p. m. London.” After the sensational soaring of the 144,000, things will develop rapidly un til the final day when the Messiah, re turning again, will overcome Napoleon In the battle of Armageddon. Wo Mock Lake Superior With Seal*. Preliminary steps have been taken for the formation of the Lake Superior Seal Propagation society, the object be ing to stock Lake Superior with fur • (bearing seals, says the Milwaukee Sen tinel. The head of the society will be Beben Malaroff of Ashland, Wls., a re tired Russian sailor with thirty years’ •xperlence as a sealer; former Lieuten- 1 *nt Governor Fifleld and J. 8. Robins nf Rhinelander. It is figured that ten male and forty female seals in the lake will increase to 1,000 In twenty ^ years. The Apostle Islands or Isle ftoyale, together with the rocky shores of Lake Superior, would be Ideal breed ing places for seals, it Is held, and Mr. Malaroff says the climate conditions are perfect. Efforts will be made to •ecure governmental regulation by agreement wl!h Canada The project- c-s figure large nroflts MR. BAKER’S PLATFORM. To the citizens, tax payers and voters of Gaffney. 8. O. As some of my personal friends have seen fit to place my name be fore you as a candidate for mayor of Gaffney I deem it necessary, Id jus tice to them and others who may have confidence In my integrity and ability to administer the affairs pertaining to such office, in case I may be electee to co so, that a statement of m views io the premises should be madr known to the public. I need hard!) refer to my action in the past—while serving you as a member of the town council and in various capacities. 1 do not wish to appear egotistical, but >uiy claim that I endeavored to di my duty as a public servant, and tbit almost wholly without remuneration I have given some of the best years oi my lifeHo what I conceive to be for ihe best interests of the whole peo pie. I began to take an interest in the town almost at its birth, ano have helped to nurse its interests while in its swaddling clothes and up to the present time. I have personally advocated and worked for everything that had a ten dency to upbuild and make a law abiding and prosperous people. 1 have tried to do my duty as I under stood it, as a law-abiding citizen. Those of our citizens who know mi Know this is true, and, as I said h 1 he outset, I say this io no spirit O' -gotiem, and if mistakes have been made, it was an error of the bead ano oot of the heart. I believe the afiairs of the towr can be administered on a more econo mical basis than it bas in recent years, and that the taxes collecter -hould be more judiciously expended *nd that the system of water work ind electric light plant should not tnly be made self sustaining, bu> -hould be so adjusted as to create t> urplus in order to pay interest 01 town bonds and to create a sinking 'und to retire the same when due, at- he law requires. Other towns do tbii- and I can see no valid reason wb\ the same cannot be done here. I believe io reform and retrench ment and that tbe salaries of th» town officers should be in proportioi ro the amount of service rehderer tnd according to the law, and m more. * I believe in tbe protection of al our citizens in the ordinary affairs o< life and business, and ^especialh against tbe ravages of infectious ano loathsome disease, and that prompi and efficient action should be taket to control tbe town. I believe every member of tbi council should not only participate in toe deliberation of the body, bu* that they should have the right aoo power as council men to help admin- (tier its affairs as members on the various committees and be held re sponsible for the trusts Imposed ii them by tbeir coustitueuts. I advocate tbe suppression of all evil ii Alienees that would have s tendency to corrupt the morals of our citizens, or to hinder the progress 01 our towo. I realize that I am no politician in its commonly accepted term, nor do I have any desire to become one. I am a plain worker citizen, and 1 further realize that in these days of political ascendency, and question able methods often used throughout tbe laud to get votes and get office, that the men wboe sebew such meth ods generally remain plain workers. I do not admit, however, that this is generally beat for tbe people who, inadvertently, or unintentionally, aid in bringing about this state of affairs. I hope to see tbe day when every citizen will awake to tbe responsibil ity that rests upon bim and cast his ballot in accordance with tbe dic tates of judgment and right, and not be swayed by wrong influences that would io any sense subvert or de stroy the value of bis right of suf frage, which, to a freeborn citizen, is a God given right in its highest sense and should be so used in justice to himself, bis friends and bis country. Personally, I have no great desire to take upon myself tbe responsibili ties and cares that necessarily at tach to a faithful and conscientious performance of tbe duties appertain ing to tbe office of mayor, knowing the vexatious, disappointments and troubUs that are in store, and the many tangles, trials and tribulations that come before tbe mayor for judi cial consideration and settlement. However,if my friends, having con fidence in my honor, ability and judgment, desire to and will elect me to tbe office of mayor, I shall take it aa an honor and a compliment in these, tbe declining years of my life, and promise them that the trust im posed in me shall not be abused or misplaced and that I shall strive to do all that I can to promote the gen eral welfare of our people, and to t» mper justice with mercy when it is necessary. Very respectfully, L. Baker. When bllioua.try a dose of Cham- berlsio’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and realize for once how quickly a first-class up to-date medicine will correct the disorder. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney, 8. 0,, and L. D. Allison, Cowpens, 8. C. NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED. Deadlock Threatened Railroad Har mony In Miaaiasippi Valley. New York, Jpn. 27.—Following a deadlock which threatened the breach of railroad harmony In the Mississippi Valley negotiations have been resum ed, according to The Herald, between George Gould and the Rock Island- 'Frisco system fo r the jSnt use of the new Iron Mountain, Texas Pacific route from Texas to New Orleans. No contract has yet been signed, but it Is asserted that the stumbling block to fromal negotiations, which at one time caused the announcement that the Rock Island would build an Independent line to New Orleans has been removed. The new Gould line done the Mississippi will not be com pleted for a year. The traffic ar rangements completed a few weeks ago between the ’Frisco and tbe Southern railroad for tne use of tbe Mobile and Ohio and the New Orleans and Northeastern tracks into New Or leans will not stand In the way of the completion of the contract tor the use of the Iron Mountain route. The agreement with the Southern can be terminated on the completion of the Gould line, or it may be ex tended over a long period at tbe op tion of the 'Frisco. THREATENED TO REVOLT. FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, cail at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C. Out at Love Feast Indians Were Per suaded to Bury Hatchet. New York, Jan. 27.—Four Indian chiefs with 48 of their lieutenants rep resenting the districts of the Capira, LaPlntada and two sections of Pel Domonia, have arrived, says a Herald dispatch from Panama to make a for mal, protest because the authorities of the new republic named Juan Dides Rodriguez head chief of the Indians with title of governor general. The visiting chiefs declared they were unwilling to recognize the gov ernor general’s authority, and they threatened to revolt Alter some persuasion the chiefs agreed to hold individual conferences with General Huertas, the commander In chief of the republic’s army, who persuaded all to unite at a banquet and sit at a table with Rodriguez. The event proved a love feast and all differences were forgotten in the goad cheer that followed. After a few days of sightseeing about the city the Indiana will return to their homes and order their fol lowers to perform the new ceremony of baptizing the Panama flag with the special honor of the new head chief. The Indians are well armed and hold ■pedal drills dally and are said to be ready to fight Colombia whenever the occasion arises. Tramp Cremated in Barn. Tallapoosa, Ga., Jan. 27.—Alfred I. Willard’s large barn, tfiled with cot ton and hay busks, was entirely con sumed Tuesday night by fire. Near dusk the city marshal, who had been Informed of a man drunk an tbe road side near Willards, drove out to get him and lodge him in the calaboose, but Instead lodged him in Willard’s barn. The fire, a few hours later, consumed him, leaving only a head less, armless and legless trunk. Dr. S. H. Griffith Administrator’s Notice. Q All persons holding claims against the estate of Mrs. Emma M. Wessinger, de ceased, are hereby required to present the same duly attested, to the under signed administrator on or before the 1st day of March next. R. O. Bali-Rngkr, One of the Administrators of the estate of Emma M Wessinger, deceased. Gaffney, S. C., Jany. 20th, 1904. Pub. in Gaffney Ledger Jany. 22, 29 and Feby. 5,1904. % ^ % % ^ % % % /*/*/* /j0t M /m/M /*)M /m)* * /V <904 - MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK - <904 You Are Cordially Invited Notice. All persons in Gaffney are requested to be vaccinated at once Those who com ply with this request and afterwards con tract smallpox, will be cared for by the town. Vaccine points will be furnished by the town. * il-27-tf to do business with us for the newly commenced year, and we promise our best efforts to make everything satisfactory to you. Our facilities are ample; our service prompt and efficient. Your interests become our interests, and your affairs are treated in the utmost confidence. Give us a trial. A. N. WOOD. Prest. C. M. SMITH. Cashier, 14. It. BROWN. Vice-Frost. CHAS. P. LIQON. Asst, Cash. A. N. WOOD. It. It. BROWN, It. M. WILKINS, —: DIRECTORS W. c. CARPENTER, O E WILKINS, W. O. HAMRICK, ^ ^ /*/■*)*/■*)* /*)* /*)* /*)• /*}* /> J Where is Hughes Bros? LIFE INSURANCE CHEAP THE RENEWABLE TERM PLAN, You wilt And thenrin the new Webster & Jefferies block on Robinson street, next to Cline’s stables, wltn a full line of fresh Staple and Fancy Groceries, Cigars, Tobaccos, &c. Phone No. 45. Tax Noticed December 31st is the last day taxes are payable without penalty. During Janu ary the penalty is 1 per cent.; during Febtuary the penalty is 2 per cent.; dur ing March (to 15th, last day) the penalty is 5 per cent. This schedule prescribed by law. W. Harry Gooding, County Treasurer. Watches! Poor repair work will injure your deli cate watch. WESTROPc takes care ot the mechanism so that it will do reliable work. WESTROPE don't do cheap work.^but the work he does givesh<m the reputation for being skillful. WEST- ROPE wants to put your timepiece in good order for you. Nice Line of Jewelry, Watches, Rings and Chinaware always on hand. Thos. H. Wcstrope. Oldest Engineer Dead. New York, Jan. 27.—Mr. William Gordon, the first engineer to become a beneficiary of the Pennsylvania rail road pension system, who was believ ed when he retired in I960 after 66 years of service to be the oldest en gineer in the country, is dead af his home in Plainfield, N. J. He is among the first to run the John Bull engine after it was brought to this country. Cold Weather at 8t. Louia. St. Louis, Jan. 27.—The thermome ter dropped to 2 degrees below zero betoro sunrise today. In four days over to inches of anow bad fallen here. As we are overloaded with wagons we will sell, for the next 60 days, the cele brated Old Hickory two-horse wagon, with bed and brakes complete, for $50.00; the Taylor one-horse wagon for $25.00. This is a great slaughter but our loss is your gain, so come and buy while they are cheap. Mules! Mules! Mr. Johnson has just returned from the West, where he bought a fine lot of extra good mules. Respectfully, Gaffney Live Stock Go. FOR. SALE Mr. Kockfeller announces that be it* not coing to make a Christmas oresebt to tbe Chicago university. It ttill not be ueorssary, then, tcj'ay in a supply of oil in anticipation of another rise in prices. Fine thoroughbred pedigreed pigs; stock hogs for service. 1-5-im. D. L* Splawn, Gaffney, S.G PHYSICAN - SURGEON - OCULIST. Former pupil of the celebra ted Oculist, Dr. Julian J. Chisolm, of Baltimore. Has also taken special post-grad uate course in the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Baltimore. Glasses Fitted Accurately and Scientifically. J* Jl iQTOffice >n Cherokee Drug Co. B’ldg. You May Have Seen Betfer Days^ But you have never seen better Meats and Groceries than you will find at MANESS’ MAR KET. None but the freshest of Meats and liest and purest Groceries sold at MANESS*. All orders promptly and carefully filled. This plan of insurance, originated and copyrighted by the /ETNA LIFE, was first introduced in the year 1868. It was adopted for the purpose of supplying the increased demand for insurance at low rates, It affords reliable insurance at a mini mum rate ; it gives what is equivalent to large dividends in ad vance—what ordinarily requires years to obtain under other plans. It is peculiarly adapted to those who want immediate protection, but are not ready or able to pay for endowment or other plans more expensive. All policies issued on this plan requiring to be renewed for a second, third, and fourth term of ten years have been so re newed for more than 35 years at the original rate, thus realizing the expectations of all interested. No other company can show such a record. See also the new 20 payment Life 5 year Dividend Policy of THE iETNA. Will mature in 134 years if you leave the divi dends to accumulate. Most attractive and liberal policies issued on all other desirable plans. JONES J. DARBY. Liberal Treatment Prompt Service Absolute Safety are some of the features of >our service guaranteed to patrons of this Bank. We want your business. Call on us at any time. National Bank of Gaffney. We Have Clipped Off the Profits As the winter season advances, and it will soon be time for Spring Goods, we have decided to clip off the profits in some of our lines in order to close out the goods. You all know what “Cut Prices” means at CLARY’S. Here are a few of The many bargains we offer: Men’s Shoes. LIVE BARGAINS AT COST. $3.50 “Richmond Standard” (lined) at $3.00. $3.50 Kiser Quality, $3.25. $3.50 Kiser King, $3.25. Celebrated Brotherhood Shoes, $3.00. $4.50 Pat ent Colts, $2.75. Good line Shoes at 98c. Odds and ends at cost. Ladies’ Shoes. $3.00 “Ratcliff” at $2.40. $3.00 “Runaway Girl” (Bluchers) at $2.75. $3.00 “Home Journal,”_$2.5o. “Southern Girl” (lace), 89c and 79c. Some Marion” und “Gate City” more broken lines at cost. Shoes at 98c. Good line CHILDREN’S Shoes to be sold cheap before the cold season is over. Corsets and Dress Goods. We have a splendid line of Corsets which we want to introduce to the ladies of Gaffney. To do this we will make a reduction on them for a short while: One line in white, blue and pink at 74c; one lot white at 69c; line 54c ones at 49c: $1.00 Corsets at 90c, guaranteed for 30 days. Big cut in the Dress Goods line. All 10c Fleeced Goods now going for yd. All heavy Dress Goods marked down to close out at once. Nice line Lace Curtains at 98c. Grocery Department. This department is always complete with a big stock of the best brands of Groceries, Canned Goods, Fruits, Cigars, Tobacco, &c. A visit to our store will convince you that WE MEAN BUSINESS. LIMESTONE STREET. Sam W. Clary. North Gaffney Mfg. Co. W,J, “ .Propr.t 1IX ——" 1 — Aw As City Registration. I will be in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall every Friday ami Satur day of each week up to and including February 13th, and every day after that date up to and including February 20th, for the purpose of registering the voters of the town. Books will close February 20th, 1904. T. T. Patrick, 12-29 Supervisor of Registration. Save Money by buying goods from I. M. Peeler. 1 am now making a run on Shoes and will save you money on them. I have just received a lot of the best inserted Steel axes, see them before buy- ing. Groceries and all other goods at bottom prices. Give me a call. Country Produce wanted eele r. High-Priced Cotton has not affected my prices on O 1 o t h i r» • I carry a full line of Men’s, Youth’s and Children’s Suits UP STAIRS at old prices. Also have all shapes and sizes in Trunks, Dress Suit Cases, Telescopes and Satchels UP STAIRS. All these goods will be sold at very close prices. Have moved my entire stock of Hats UP STAIRS where I have more room and better light. Can save you money on any thing in headgear. fc KQRfl On first floor we handle Shoes of all kinds, sizes andjprices— to fit and please everybody. Red, white and blue Flannels from 15c to 40c per yd. Nice line Dress and Waist Goods. Blankets from 60c to $8 50 per pair. Quilts from $1.00 to $1.50. Lap Robes at all prices. Horse Blankets from $1.00 to $2.60. “Warmoth” Saddles from $6 00 to $8.60. A few Buggies to be sold at cost for cash. I. S A R R ATT.