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THE LARGEST CIRCULATION of Any Newspaper In the Fifth Congressional District, of S. C. EVERY ONE PAID IN ADVANCE The Ledger. SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FFIDAY. WE GUARANTEE RELIABILITY of Every Advertiser Who Uses the Columns of This Paper. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. A Newspaper In All that tho Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. "ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. CANDIDATES SPEAK AT CODRT HOUSE. GAFFNEY, 8. C., TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1904. LAST MEETING OF THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN. State and County Candidates Held Forth in Gaffney Yesterday—Close of Campaign. The last county campaign meeting of the year was held in the court house yesterday, and the court house was full. County Chairman J. B. Bell presided. The meeting was $1.00 A YEAR. A NEWSY LETTER FROM ETTA JANE. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF LOWER CHEROKEE. said in 'part: “I stand before you today as a candidate for the legislature. Be lieving that every candidate should make plain where he stands in this campaign, I shall you my platform, dispensary should refuse to stultify cannot be elected then I will stay at endeavor to show I believe that the be abolished. I myself, and if I without so doing, home. Speaking THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTU STATE MAYOR’S COURT. ITEMS OF INTEREST OF PASSING EVENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. called to order by the presiding of- cer, who asked Rev. J. M. Steadman to open the meeting with prayer After prayer .1. L. Walker, candidate for re-election for county superinten dent of education spoke. He is with out opposition and simply gave an account of his stewardship and ex pressed his desire to still improve schools. Next came W. H. Gooding, candi date for re-election as county treas- urer. He is also without opposition, and simply announced his candidacy and expressed his thanks to the voters for the support he had re ceived in a former contest. R. M. Jolly was the first candidate for supervisor to speak. The gist of “Uncle Dick’s” speech was that the present incumbent evidently did not pay enough attention to the doings of the chaingang, and that if he were elected he would “keep in close be hind the chain gang.” and see that it performed its duty, and that he would give the county better roads, better bridges and better financiering. J. V. Whelchel, the present super visor, was the next speaker. In part he said that he believed that the peo ple would agree with him in saying that the roads were in good condition, that the finances of the county were in excellent shape, and that if the people favored him by a re-election to office he would endeavor to do his best for the county in the fu ture, as he had in the past; and if re-elected ho proposed to widen all the main roads and build more good roacis, and that the cost of road build ing in Cherokee county was consid erably less than in the nearby coun ties, who had had more experience in road building. D. L. Vassey, candidate for super visor. was the next speaker. He said in part, that he was not in the race on a war record nor on an official record, neither did he carry any one around with him on the campaign founds to boost for him. Mr. Vassey claimed that he had sufficient ability j to administer the affairs of the conn- j ty in an efficient and economical j manner. W. G. Austell, candidate for super visor. was the next speaker. He said in part that he was proud of our county; he had nothing to say re garding his opponents; regarding economy in the administration of county affairs, that he, knowing the full value of a dollar, if elected would expect a full dollar’s worth, of labor for a dollar. As to the finances of the county he would attempt to keep the county clear of debt, and that he was asking for support simply from the fact that he was a man fully ca pable of administering the affairs of Cherokee county. Wm. Phillips, candidate for super visor, was the next speaker. He said in part, that the grounds about county affairs had been pretty well threshed out, and that if he were elected he would put the chaingang in the hands of a competent man; that h< would give the entire county fair and equal treatment, and as eco nomical management as was consis tent with the proper discharge of his duties. G. B. Daniel, candidate for auditor, was the next speaker. He said in part, that today for the second time during the campaign he was on an equal footing in so far as he was as well known hero as the present in- cumbent. He said that he believed in rotation in office and that there was no use In a young man preparing himself to make something out of himself when he had to wait for some one to die so that he might get a place where he might show what he was made of. W. D. Camp, candidate for re-elec tion to the auditor’s office, was the next speaker. He said in part, that there never was a call made on him before, during or after the war but that he had cheerfully responded; that he was glad to say ho had dis charged the duties of his office in a manner which gave him honor and the people credit; that he had always done his duty as he saw it, and that if re-elected he assured the people that the duties of the office would be administered as efficiently in tho fu ture as In the past. Hon. Judson W. Sarratt, candidate for re-election to the house of repre sentatives, opened the ball for the legislative candidates. Ho said In part, that he was making the race not as a professional man nor a farmer, but upon his record as a leg islator, and that he was making it In a clean, high cut manner. He gave a general review of his labors in the ( house during the past two sessions, ► also making plain the terms of the much discussed Brice bill and the free scholarships of Clemson and Win- throp Colleges. Mr. Surratt's speech was as he had promised—a clean, h! ,'h-cut effort, one that was entirely free from abuse or vituperation; clear and forcible. N. W. Hardin, candidate for the of the free scholarships at Clemson and Winthrop, I am not in favor of them; they are unjust and should not be, for I say that boys or girls who are unable to feed and clothe them selves are not worth feeding and clothing. W. F. McArthur, candidate for the house, was the next speaker. He said in part, “Honors gained by tricky methods are not honors.” He said he was the only new man in the race, new politically. He referred to his record as an educator. He said lie believed that the legislature should provide better facilities for procuring school books. Referring to Clemson College and free scholarships he said that he believed the legislature should do that which would produce a better class of farmers, farmers who can intelligently operate their farms. The only objection he had to scholarships was that they are given in too partial a manner. Referring to the liquor question he said he believed that the half mill tax feature should have been left out of the Brice bill, and thought the local authorities should be made | to handle tho situation. Hon. W. D. Kirby, candidate for re-election ot the house, was the next speaker. Ho said in part, that he was proud to 1)0 able to thank his fel low citizens for the largo vote they ga\e him two years ago. After pay ing his respects to some of his oppo nents in a vein that convulsed the au- dionced. and showing what he did during the past two years while in the legislature, Mr.| Kirby outlined his policy for the future, if re-elected. Referring to the dispensary he said it was the best solution of the liquor question yet presented, and he be lieved the Brice bill was the best thing that has been passed; it gives the people an opportunity they have not had in years, and he said, “I as sure you that if you vote ‘no dispen sary’ and you return me to the legis lature, I am going to give you prohi bition strictly.” Personal Paragraphs Concerning Pop ular People and Short Items of General Interest Etta Jane, Aug. 27.—The Yorkville Enquirer proposes to send a compe tent correspondent to the Manassas maneuvers, and Major James F. Hart will very likely be the man. Than he, no more competent man could be selected. He was the commander of the famous Hart’s Battery, and ar rived upon the field with his men and guns in time to take part in the memorable fight of August 29th and 30th, 1862, which is familiarly known, north as well as south, as Second Manassas. By phone message we learn that Rowland Edwards, colored, for whom an officer in this county has had a warrant for some time for assault with intent to kill, was killed some where about Gaffney last Thursday, while resisting arrest. The report says he first killed the officer arid was killed in turn by the possee. This, of course, will be news that our Chero- keeans have never heard before. It’s the experience of those who listen for the news on the wire that any thing can be heard except somebody saying his prayers. We attended the county campaign meeting at Owens’ ford last Wednes day, and would make a full report of the proceedings and what the candi dates had to say, but in looking over and comparing our notes with those of Mr. Trescot, who gave such a splendid write-up of the Blacksburg meeting, we find the same ground was practically gone over, and it would be more like rehearsing an old story than telling a new one. However, we will say that the candidates were all there and were met by about one hundred voters, who listened patient ly and attentively to what they had to say. It was one of the soberest and best behaved crowds we have met on a similar occasion. Not a word was spoken to mar the peace of the occasion, and the candidates seemed to treat each other with due courtesy. Messrs. William B. Blackwood and Dick Hughes served a first class bar becue on the grounds and all who would got plenty to eat and a good Happenings All Over the State Taken from Our Exchanges and Tersely Told to Ledger Readers. The governor Saturday, on a peti tion and a recommendation of the judge, commuted the sentence of Lott Preacher, convicted of larceny of live stock in Bamberg county. The sen tence was for five years and the com mutation was for three years ami three months, which lets him out now. BLACKSBURG BUDGET. Three boys from the charity so ciety of New York arrived in Colum bia Saturday from that place and were taken in charge by Commission er Watson. Two of them, Michael November and Edward Thornton. | in were sent to Ninety-Six and the other | on of Scotch blood, James McIntosh, will be sent to the lower part of Rich land county, to Dr. J. L. Hopkin’s place. B. L. Gowan, of Spartanburg, has entered suit against Constables J. E. Drake, M. B. Gideon and Jos. R. Fant and Chief Constable U. B. Ham mett in the sum of $10,000 each for punitive damages. The constables seized $4.76 worth of whiskey. The case will be tried at the September term of court in Spartanburg. The attorney general has entered a de murrer. How the Sinners Fared at the City Tribunal Monday. The first case called was that of “Sol” Camp, about one of the most worthless negroes in the community, against whom there were three cases —drunk, disorderly conduct and re sisting an officer. “Sol” was given an option of $30.00 or 60 days. He took the days. “Jim” Watkins was the next He persisted in trying to show officer how to make an arrest, which he was allowed to choose tween $10.00 and twenty days. John and “Dick” Donovan, two minutive specimens of “Coontown,” were the next to toe the mark. Too emphatic in their remarks regarding the vigilance of the police cost them $2.00 or four days. Lou Martin, Ann Simpson and Vin- nio McCullough, three dusky queens of “Darktown,” were very indignant at being charged with disorderly con duct. The evidence showed that their indignation was untimely, in $2.00 or four days. THRUUGHOUT THE . TARHEEL STATE up. an for be- di- resulting Reply to Bachelor Mr. Editor:—Please allow The Ledger for a little Mr. Bachelor’s views in prohibition. He seems to me space comment regard to think that People Going and Coming Beyond the Broad. Blacksburg, Aug. 30.—Mr. and Mrs. Mike Roberts, of Patterson Springs, spent a few days in town last week visiting relatives. Miss Young, of Wrens, Ga„ is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dillard, of this place. Masters Richard Bridges and Dar win Blalock spent two or three days in Gaffney with their aunt, Mrs. Cread Moore, last week. Quite a crowd of our people attend- ded the association at Antioch church last week. Among those who at tended on Friday were; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Blalock, Mrs. Earle. Miss Ma mie Blalock, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bridges, Mrs. C. A. Stewart, Miss Liz zie Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Bird, Mrs. W. A. Graham, Mrs. C. S. Wliis- nant, Mrs. Madgie Gaines, Mrs. Ed. Turner. Mrs. Idela Bridges, Mr. Mau rice Little, Miss May Shiver and Miss Revix Blalock. Miss Sallie Finley, of Marion, N. C., was the guest of Miss Hope Gib son from Saturday till Monday. Master John Maxwell has returned home from Charleston, where he lias been on an extended visit to rela tives and friends. Mrs. George Webb, of Spencer. N. C„ was in town Friday and Saturday visiting friends. Mrs. Titman and daughter, of Ches ter, were in town several days last week visiting friends. Mr. Vernon Phillips, of Gaffney, was in town Sunday. Mr. Forest McCraw, of Gaffney, was in town Sunday. Miss Lillie Smarr, of Hickory Grove, is tho guest of her sister, Mrs. Peek, of this place. Tho many friends of Mr. Robert L. Gaston were somewhat surprised to hear of his marriage last week to Miss Mamie Miller, of Columbia. They all wish for them a long life and much happiness. Mr. Roland Little and Miss Lola Green, both of Gaffney, were married yesterday afternoon. Mr. B. J. Gold officiating. We wish a long and pleasant journey through life for them. Mrs. Carter, of Chester Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Galla- her. • Mr. Furman Bolue went to Gaffney today. deal of the meats were left over. For the first time since it began, \ve attended tho meeting at Abingdon Creek church Thursday and heard Rev. Mr. Owings preach, from the text. “Mono, mono, tekel, upharsin;” Daniel 6:25. On Wednesday night he preached a soul-stirring sermon on the second coming of Christ, to a crowded house, and we are told he got the very best attention. What he said about it is a theme on which everybody has more or less to say. Rev. Mr. Owings is helping Rev. W. D. Hammett in his protracted meeting and will probably be there until next Sabbath. Mr. W. C. Blackwell and daughter, Miss Maud, and Messrs. W. A. George and Frank McCluney are attending tho Broad River Association at An tioch church. The rain last night and this morn ing indicates a rise of the water courses. This produces an uneasy state of mind to the doubtful farmers along these streams that usually de stroy more or less of the crops each year. Last wqek Jimmie Strain killed a king snake which had taken refuge under his kitchen floor, While sonn people don’t like such neighbors, we have no special ill feeling against the king snake, and wish all other spe cies were as harmless as he Is. Wo learn that Mr. Ab Smith, mag istrate at Hickory Grove, killed a ne gro at. his home night before last under circumstances which were en tirely justifiable. Mr. Smith is one of the best men in this country and is far from doing anything that a law-abiding citizen would abhor. But when it comes to protecting himself and his family from the intrusion of midnight marauders tinder whatever guise they may masquerade, he did only what any other true and brave man would do. We know Mr. Smith regrets the sad affair more than anyone else, but from all that we hear of it he Is not to blame. Several of our neighbors went over to the barbecue at Kelton yesterday and came back as wet as drowned rats. Well, next Tuesday contest with many of ing fraternity for two J. Rufus Poole, Esq as a candidate for magistrate (Gowdeysville) township. J. L. S. The suit of Misses Mary Moore and Bertha Hooper, two former students of Converse College in Spartanburg, against the Southern Railway Co. has been compromised for $7'M) each. It will be remembered that these young ladies were "left” by a train at the Spartanburg depot last year as they were on their way home for a vacation. Miss Moore has recent ly married a man in Virginia, and this brought about the compromise. William Sullivan, a mill operative of Anderson who went to Atlanta Tuesday on an excursion, was dan gerously stabbed by an unknown par ty in that city Wednesday night. He was stabbed in the left side below the heart, the knife glancing down his ribs. He was taken to the Grady hos pital. and while he is in a serious condition tho physicians are hopeful of his recovery. Sullivan is about 30 years old and bears a good reputation In Anderson. Henry Jones, the negro murderer of Constable Columbus Jones, who was hanged at Pickens Friday, went upon the death trap a few minutes after 11 o’clock, ami before the plac ing of the death cap upon the doom ed man tho usual opportunity was given him to make a statement. Jones avowed his readiness for heaven and beseeched everybody to meet him up there. He warned his race against tho possession and use of firearms. Fully 1200 people, out side the walls of the building, listened with bated breath to the last words of the man soon to hurled into eter nity. That Lula or “Maud” Allen, the wife of Butler Holt, who is now con fined in the county jail at Newberry charged with the murder of Maude Allen in Columbia, is still alive and well, there is no doubt. She was taken to Newberry Saturday morning from her father’s homo in Bath, Aiken county, by a brother of Holt, who went to that place Friday to satisfy himself as to the Identity of the woman, and if possible to have her accompany him to Newberry. Slu was at once recognized as the woman who was married to Holt in N< wher ry in October, 1903. The woman was immediately taken to the county jail, where she talked with Holt. we will never have prohibition in Cherokee county until we see the millennium. I admit that we will not have prohibition in this county so long as we who seem to want to work in the lead, lead the way that we are leading. There is prohibition here now and we will ever have it so long as we lead in the way we do in vice and virtue. Look at the leading of today and see if we haven’t got pro hibition in regard to our own selfish selves, prohibiting the loving kindness towards one another that we should have. The Savior said to love one another, and also to love our neigh bors as we love ourselves. We are very far short on this; we must get in Christ in deed and we can talk in sweet all the topics of the and for the good of others. Editor, it is plain to ail that if closer together in truth, then communion on times Mr. RECENT EVENTS OF NOTE IN NORTH CAROLINA. Items of Interest Concerning Our Neighbors in the Old North State Culled Expressly for Ledger Readers Saturday afternoon 27 carloads of tobacco were shipped from the R. J. Reynolds factory at Winston for distribution in Georgia and Florida. There were 800.000 pounds of tobac co of the R. J. Reynolds factory. Tho freight to its various shipping points was over $5,000. In the Superior Court in Greens boro Saturday evening, the solicitor accepted a plea of murder in the second degree from Green McAdoo, indicted for murder of his wife there two years ago, and arrested in Vir ginia this summer. Judge Bryan gave him the full limit, thirty years in the penitentiary. The State charters the Watauga county Bank, commercial and sav ings, at Boone. It also authorizes the Alpine Cotton Mills, at Morganton, to increase its capital stock from $100,000 to $125,000. It authorizes the Carolina Land and Lumber Company, of Moycock, Currituck county, to in crease its capital stock to $100,000. Henry Terry, alias Henry Ross, col ored. who was convicted in Forsyth Superior Court last year and sen tenced to the penitentiary for a term of fifteen years, made his escape from the Caledonia farm in Halifax county Friday. Terry, who is about 50 years old, was convicted of attempting to make girl. a criminal assault upon a white we follow our will ami does leader, one who is able, lead in every way that that we should teach ourselves follow him wher- This is the near- if we would but Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters In the Gaffney postofflee for the week end ing August 29th, 1904: Mill Dawkins, Jas. A. Henley, Les- tos Jolly, S. R. Jones, John Moss, S. M. Scott, Jack Scott, J. W. Walker, G. W. Young, Mrs. Frances Browning, Mrs. Adella Dodd, Mrs. Geania Mont gomery, Mrs. Hulda Morris, Mrs. Olla Paris. Call for "Advertised Letters." One cent duo on each. A. R. N. Folger, P. M. will settle the the office seek- years at least. , Is announced for this in Church Notes. Them will be preaching Presbyterian church next Sunday 11 a. m., and at 5:30 p. m. the at Mr. David Ramsey Dead. Mr. David Ramsey, one of the old est citizens of this county, died at his home near State Line last Friday In his eighty-seventh year, and was buried at State Line church on Satur day. Mr. Ramsey bad lived all of his long life In the section where he died. He was long a consistent mem ber of tho Baptist church and was twice married. He leaves a number of grown children and several grand children t mourn their Iobb. On last Saturday when the cotton mills closed down in Union for tin week, George Coker, went to his home on and sat down to rest, he became paralyzed until Tuesday morning found, his family being home, and he had been a machines!, Virgin street. While resting and sat there before he was away from taking his Is right Slid good, first of all things and then others to ever he leads us. est way to victory just spread ourselves, all of us who want to lead. Lead in reform from our present way of doing business to that in which we are commanded to go, then we can have anything that we may desire. Do unto others as we would have others to do unto us. in the command. What can we see or hope outside of this? Only the filthy things of the world. One in the Woods. George Gifton Wood. Editor Ledger:—Rev. George Gifton Wood departed this life August 25th, 1904, at the age of thirty-one years. Giff,” as we called him, was prepar ing himself for the ministry and had very nearly completed his education at Wake Forest College, N. C. During the vacation he was employed in bus iness at Dunn. He was taken very ill with typhoid fever and returned to his home in Cleveland county, and after twenty-one days of suffering, death relieved him, as stated above. Giff was a kind and affoetinnate young man and beloved by all that knew him. Giff, we will sadly miss you, for your kind voice has forever hushed and your pleasant ways have vanished from our sight, but not from our memory. May the Great Creator’s richest blessings rest upon his aged father and mother, who feel so heav ily the loss of their dear son. The funeral services were conducted at Camp’s Creek church amidst a large congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends, after which the body was laid to rest in the church ceme tery. Giff. we hope to meet you again beyond the river on the banks of the bright golden shore where sickness nor death can reach us and parting be no more. E. J. Bailey. Gaffney, Aug. 29, 1904. When Mr. up Monday anything of Saturday he well, and It meals at another house. Coker did not show morning no one thought it because when he left said he was not feeling was thought he was not able to be out. Then on Tuesday when he did not report for duty some one was sent to see about him and found him unable to move or speak. He Is now doing as well as could be expected. A Continual Strain. Many men and women are constant ly subjected to what they commonly term “a continual strain” because of some financial or family trouble. It wears and distresses them both men tally and physically, affecting their nerves badly and bringing on liver and kidney ailments, with the atten dant evils of constipation, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, low vitality and despondency. They cannot, as a rule, get rid of this “continual strain," but they can remedy Its health- destroying effects by taking frequent doses of Green’s August Flower. It tones up the liver, stimulates the kid neys, Insures healthy bodily functions, gives vim and spirit to one’s whole being, and eventually dispels tho physical or mental distress caused by that “continual strain." Trial bot tle of August Flower, 25c: regular size, 75c. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney; L. D. Allison, Cowpens. “COME AND GET TOUR MONEY " Liberal Way In Which Gaffney Drug Co. Sell Mi-o-na, Nature’s Cure for Dyspepsia. “If Ml-o-na fails to cure you of dyspepsia, come back to our store and get your money," is the broad and liberal way in which Gaffney Drug Co. are selling Ml-o-na, nature's cure for dyspepsia. It is seldom indeed that any one avails themselves of this offer, prov ing conclusively the almost Invariable good results that follow the use of this scientific treatment for stomach trouble. A 50c box >f Ml-o-na contains two weeks treatment and benefit will be seen from almost the first dose. The guarantee means that if Ml-o-na does not give complete satisfaction the full price paid will be refunded when the empty boxes are returned, and covers j the lung. The negro two boxes. Sheriff Suttle. grazing There Is no other medicine that will compare with Ml-o-na for relieving stomach trouble. Pain, and discom fort after eating, dizziness, specks b fore the eyes, gas and fermenta tion, In fact, all forms of indigestion are quickly cured by Ml-o-na. It in creases the vitality, soothes and heals any Internal inflammation and gives tone and strength to the whole sys tem. Begin the use of .Ml-o-na today and see how easily and quickly stom ach troubles may be cured, If the right remedy Is used. The Bulletin Board. The bulletin board for the election returns will be In front of The led ger office, as usual, tomorrow. A cave, apparently constructed for' concealing goods, has been found on the premises of Capt. Jas. D. Phillips, at Spencer, the Southern Railway conductor now in jail at Salisbury charged with robbing cars. In the cave, which is the work of a genius, was found 100 pounds of brass. Other alleged stolen articles of merchandise were found in his dwelling. Capt. Phillips will await his trial before the next term of Rowan Superior Court. A through freight from Raleigh tr> Munroe on the Seaboard Air Line was wrecked at Pee Dee Saturday after noon by running into a culvert which had been washed out by heavy rains. The engineer. Alex Adams, and Fire man Sheppard, were killed, being buried under the wreckage. The bodies of both have been recovered. About five box cars were smashed into pieces. The main part of the train was composed of flat cars loaded with crossties and several of these cars were badly torn up . Simon Bennett, about 28 years old. was killed by one of the 4C’s cars at the corner of the boulevard and Eu clid avenue, Charlotte, about 12 o’clock Saturday night. The body was badly mashed on the left side, and death came soon after the acci dent. The car was manned by Motor- man T. C. Crump, and Conductor W. R. Powell. Crump refuses to say any thing about what occurred or what he saw. The wounds on the body make it plain that the man lay on the track when struck. There we r e no eye-witnesses to the accident, ex cept the motorman. Will Rhyne, colored. \yns killed, and Ted Hoffman and Major Vance, also colored, were slightly hurt ai Gasto nia by a Southern Railway freight train striking the buggy in which they were riding, about midnight Sun day night. The three negroes drove up to Dallas early in the night and secured whiskey, and were coming hack in a more or less intoxicated eondition. When they reached the noint where the Southern and Caro--- i lina & Northwestern Railroad tracks cross, the mule which they were driv ing dashed on the track and ran down the Southern road for 200 or ”<•0 yards, in front of south-bound freight No. 73. The engine, whic$ was in charge of Engineer Tate, struck the buggy, demolishing it and scattering the occupants. Rhyne being badly mangled. The mule escaped injury. Chief of Police B. E. Hamrick, of Shelby, was mortally wounded and a young negro named Clark, who In flicted his Injuries, fatally injured as the result of a light In jail at Shelby Saturday night. The negro, accompa nied by a companion, was arr sted for drunkennes and locked up. Ham rick started into the cage to quiet them, when Clark fired upon Chief Hamrick, the ball taking effect In the upper left side of the chest, piercing then fired on his abdomen and leg and then upon Assistant Mar shal Kendrick, who returned the fire, shooting the negro in tin* side and neck. Kendrick was then shot In tho neck by the negro but not seriously hurt. There is considerable exclte*- ment but no danger of violence. Chief Hamrick died Sunday morning at 3 o’clock. Tho growing stock are carrying your pocketbook. Watch them. Last year you said you would have good pasture for all your stock. Havo > on ? If you an* raising calves (and ought to be) the dry lot In not place for them. you tho