Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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m - r m r TCi*? . • 1 i . THE LEDGER. Tuesday and Friday, *o m. DeCamp, Editor and Publlshtr, J. Brian Bell, News Editor. The Ledper Is not responsible for the views of correspondents. Hereafter no advertisements will be accepted at this office after 12 o'colck on Mondays and Thursdays. Watch your label and the date. And renew before ’tls too late; If there be an error, don’t pet mad, Report to us—we’ll make you triad, jtemember, ’tls our aim to please, But errors are like peskv fleas— Thev will creep In In spite of fate. Therefore, watch your label and the date. —Original. NOTES AND COMMENTS. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. ^ ' A Matters are wondertilly quiet in local political circles, considering the number of patriots who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the well being of the public. * • • We continue to dream of that trip to the Isle of Palms, but unless our subscribers "get busy" we will be compelled to go without those "duds” we expresed a desire for. * * * The railroads and the trusts still have a strangle hold on the America people, ’ in spite of the loosening ef fect of the San Francisco earthquake on pretty near everything else. * * * Ntm that the commencements are about over there is little else to write about except *he dispensary investi gation and the beef trust revelations, anti both are so nauseating that one has to hold his nose when he even think*; about them. • • • Simply to illustrate what the fu ture has in store for us we will state that there is soon to be commenced in this immediate neighborhood an enterprise in the construction of which $75,000 worth of cement alone win be used. That will be cementing ■some. • • • Nothing can tend to make this com munity more prosperous and more desirable to live in than good roads. It’s a strange thing to us that more people do not talk good roads and that the farmers of the county, who would be the greatest beneficiaries, do not insist on the building of good roads. It would add to the value of our lands, the comfort of our people and prolong the life of our livestock, vehicles and harness. • • • As a social organization the Gaff- nev Commercial Club is all’to the good. We would like to suggest, how ever. that it would be a good idea to have regular stated meetings and discuss plans to further the ad vancement of Gaffney. No other town has better .natural advantages and It only remains for the enterprising citizens of the place to let others know of these advantages in order to materially increase our volume of business. • • • The St. Louis Globe-Democrat, an intensely partisan Republican journal, gives all the credit to the Republican party for the railroad nate legisla tion. But Senator Foraker, who should be good authority, declared that it was a Democratic measure pronounced for in the Democratic na tional platforms, and that no Republi can platform had endorsed It. 5^r. Bryan took a much fairer view of the matter when he congratulated Presi dent Roosevelt for standing on Dem ocratlc ground that In his own party was opposed to. • • • The evidence being brought out by the investigation of the coal roads by the interstate commerce commission conclusively shows that the railroads control the price of coal and are com bined together to plunder the con- aumers. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad offered to carry coal at the rat of $1.25 a ton. but the proposi tlon was voted down by the other railroad managers in the association and the rate was fixed at $1.40 a ton. All this has been exposed by com plaints to the department of justice, but the administration is for some reason opposed to prosecuting the coal roads. • * • Theanthraclte miners have agreed to a continuance of the 1903 award for three years more. They are en titled to credit for yielding, under the circumstances; and they have the sympathy of the public. The opera- s tors held the advantage of a monon- ol\ and would have recouped from the public all that It lost by reason of a strike, while the miners had no such advantage. They, like the pub He ere at the mercy of the trust At the endfof the next three years it is u r<e hoped that, the law will have be*-., so fully enforced against the B^rs- and CasSatts that the advent age of being in a trust will not he grer t a factor in a contest between IftW and capital. Mr. Osmond Barringer, of Char lotte. an expert automoblllst. accom panied by Victor Steelwresth, was in the city yesterday. W. Ji. Peden, of Chester, was In the city yesterday. Mteses Lucy Carpenter, Lula and Freeman Garrett are spending a few days in Spartanburg. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Galloway have returned from an extemled trip through New Jersey and Pennsylva nia. Mrs. S. R. Swber has returned from a trip to New ¥ork. Sam Porter, of Goucher. was a vis itor to the city yesterday. Joe Spake has left the city for To- coa, Ga. Luther Bonner, of Goucher, was in the city yesterday. E. C. Bishop, of Spartanburg, was a business visitor yesterday. Preston Wood, of Macedonia, was among the Cherokeeans in the city yesterday. S. B. Vassey. of Beaverdam, was in the city for a short while yester day. Mrs. J. Frank Laney and children, of Monroe, N. C.. are the guests of the family of R. M. Gaffney. Miss Clara Boyd, of Edgefield, is the guest of Miss Myrtle Gaffney, on Limestone street. Dr. Louis Levy, of Salisbury, is vis iting his friend, Herman Nelson, for a few days. Ben Wolfsom, a young business anan of Gastonia, N. C., is visiting his friend. Herman Nelson. Miss Joehanna Boaz, of Gastonia, N. C., is visiting the Misses Nelson, on Limestone street. Charles Switzer, of Greenville, vis ited friends in the city Sunday. C. N. Sapp and W. G. Hearon of Spartanburg, were Gaffney visAors Sunday. Stanyarne Littlf attended Wofford commencement in Spartanburg Sun day. C. C. Robbins, who has been spend ing a few days in McCall, returned to the city Saturday. L. C Warmoth was a visitor to Woffftrd comnfencement H. H. Bonner, of this city, was a Spartanburg visitor Sunday. J. M. .Humphries, of this city, who graduated at Furman University last week, is at home spending his vaca tion with his parents. His many friends are congratulating him on his election to the position of principal of the Woodruff school for the next session. The position ’s an import ant one and the election of Mr. Hum- phri# testifies to his worth. Byron Smith, an efficient member of The Batterv force, left Sunday for Union, where he will spend a few days. Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips left yesterday for Clemson College, where they go to attend the com mencement exercises of that Institu tion. George B. Pfeiffer, editor of the Blacksburg Chronicle, was a Gaffney visitor Saturday. Wells Tlittlejohn is in Spartanburg enjoying the gayeties attendant to Woffonl commencement. Mrs. A. E. Lipscomb Is the guest of relatives In Spartanburg. Leon Gaffney has returned to the city from Furman University for his summer vacation. Miss Julia McArthur has returned to the city from Rock Hill, where she has been in attendance at Win- throp College. Misses Gertrude Bryon and Fran ces Fennell, of Wilmington. N. C., who have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Lodge, at Limestone College, have returned home. Junius PaYrott, of the Cherokee News, was a Spartanburg visitor Sat urday and Sunday. Miss Iris Littlejohn has returned to the city for the summer, after at tending Winthr College at Rock Hfll, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Glass, of Defu- nlak Springs, Fla., are the guests of Mrs. A. S. Wood and Mrs. R. C. How ard. F. V. Gilmer has returned from a trip to Concord. N. C. J. K. Wood was in Spartanburg Sunday attending Wofford com mencement. Mrs. W. R. Lipscomb is the guest of relatives at Pacolet. Dever Little was a Spartanburg visitor Sunday. Walter Belue. of Blacksburg, was in the city Friday. H. M. Johnson was a business visi tor to Spartanburg Friday. Misses Mayme Gaston and Nellie Guyton, of Blacksburg, were visitors in the city Friday. Frank Gilmer Is attending com mencement at Clemson College. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Humphries left yesterday for a visit to relatives at Hartsville. Miss Gertrude Ballenger was a vis itor to Wofford commencement Sun day. Miss Mamie Blalock, of Blacksburg, was in the city Sunday. Miss Leila Curtis returned flrom Spartanburg yesterday, where she has spent several days at Wofford commencement. Miss BUnche Corry spent Sunday in Spartanburg. C. C. Robbins left yesterday for Spartanburg, where he attends the closing exercises of his alma mater— Wofford College. H. M. Robbins Is a visitor to Spar tanburg during the commencement. C. D. Miilgatter and wife and child, of Gastonia, spent Sunday in the city the guests of Wm, Bridges. Mrs. Mai- gatter’s father. Mr. A. *P. Austell and Mrs. J. P. Austell and her Httie son, Charles, of Shelby, N. C., are visiting Mr. T. C. Petty and family this week S. J. Kirby, formerly a resident of Gaffney but who has for the past eleven yeurs made l^a Crosse, Fla, hie home, itt spending some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Kirby, on Limestone street. Misses I^eila and Alice Miller, of Slones, this State, returned to their home yesterday, after a visit to Mrs A. S. Wood and Mrs. R C. Howard Miss Inez Spears, of Jonesvllle. Is In the city, the guest of Mrs. A. 8. Wpo<j and Mrs. R. C. Howard. Miss Spears is enrouto to Piedmont Piedmont Springs. R. S. Lipscomb was an Anioch vis itor last Sabbath. Miss E. S. McCall, of Darlington. Mrs. Charles Black, of Spartanburg, «nd Mrs. A. J. Bobo, of Florence, re turned to their respective homes yes terday. after a visit to Mrs. A. S. Wood and Mrs. R. C. Howard. These ladies were formerly students at Limestone College and Gaffney pos sesses tnanv scenes of interest for them. Prof. F. E. Shuford, accompanied by Mrs. Shuford. left yesterday af ternoon for Shelby, N. C., where they go to visit relatives and friends. Newspaper Independence. (Charlotte Observer.) The Nashville American calls at tention to “the marked difference between the newspapers of the pres ent and the newspaper of yesterday," and refers to a recent utterance of Thomas P. Peters, editor of The Brooklyn Times, in the course of an address, and quotes as follows: “There is no better educated read ing public than that of this nation. In Europe the newspapers are not read so eagerly nor so widely. The American newspaper must appeal to all classes and to all tastes. It is read by every reading voter and by every intelligent woman. A newspa per can no more fool its clientele as to its real character than a husband can fool his wife, for each reader lives from day'to day with its news paper. With its readers each paper has a certain hold, and to continue that influence it maintains a charac ter thaf attracts and inspires its readers. * * * This is the era of the independent, journal in politics. The party organ^wherever you find it. is crippled without influence. How much faith yould you put in the dra matic columns of a newspaper that would always praise the attractions at a certain theatre, and always con demn those at another piay house? How much faith can you place in that newspaper which always finds all Re publicans to be absolutely wrong? Yet. *hat is the part the old-time party organ used to play. That is the tune that some organs are still playing, and where they are success ful it is only because they are op posed by similar journalism anid their field is awaiting a proper devel opment by intelligent journalism The day of the organ is gone with the tal low dip and the other ancient utensils of our grandfathers.” The Brooklyn editor sees the situ ation as it really is, and his argu ments are clear and to the point. The first great change in the conduct of newspapers say within the past twen ty years was in the matter of accu racy of the news stories printed. A score or so of years ago it was a com mon expression that such and such a story of an unusual occurrence or great loss of life was merely “a news paper tale.” Now a reliable newspa per is careful to print only facts, so far as it Is able to learn them before hand. It was later on that papers, especially those in this section, be gan to treat both sides In political contests fairly. Now, however, no matter how strong a partisan It may be. the honorable newspaper gives its opponents a square deal, and does not fail to criticise the misdeeds of his own party. The opinion of such a paper is worth somthing. while that of the old-time organ was not The change Is a welcome y>ne, indeed. , Needed Protection. (Chlcago-Rccord Herxld.) After he had fallen upon his knaes and kissed her hand she said: "Before I answer yes or no there 2 r e some things I would like to ask you. Do you ever drink or gamble?” "No,” he eagerly replied. “I do not know what the taste of liquor L« I have never defiled my Hns with to bacco. I have, never uttered a pro fane word in my life. I have never even played euchre where a prize was at stake.” Sue looked at him thougthfully for a moment, drew a long sigh, and then asked: "Have you ever broken a woman’s heart?” “Ah. how can you ask me that?” he almost, reproachfully answered. "£f I had ever spoken a word of love to an other I would not deem myself worthy to touch the hem of your garment. I have never cared for any woman ex cept my mother. I have never given any girl cause to utter a sorrowful sigh. Yours is the first dear, soft little hand that I have ever held in my own. Never before tonight have I looked into any girl’s eyes as I am looking into your deep, soulful eyee. Never”— “Oh. dear,” ^he impatiently inter rupted. drawing her hand away from him. “It’s after 8 o’clock aqd you Shouldn’t be so far away from home at this time of night. Wait a minute, please, and I’ll see if I can’t get my brother Tom U> go with you. Your mamma must be terribly worried.” Realistic Game. The youngsters had been consigned to the nursery, says London Answer*, and strict injunctions had been laid Upon them to “pay a nice, quiet game.” In a few moments, however, Rounds as of a thunder-storm with a dash of boiler factory, issued from the room, and mother rushed up. “Mercy on us, children” she exclaim ed. “Whatever are you doing? You must not make such a terrible noise.” “But mamma,” exclaimed one of the darlings. ”we are only playing theatre.” “Theatre?” “Yes. This scene is the storm at Rea, and all of us except Tt>mmy are shipwrecked people calling for help.” Mamma’s attention was then di rected to Tommy, who, crouched in a corner, was emitting doleful howls. “And what is Tommy doing?" she asked. “Tommy ie the scenery.’’ “The scenery?” “Yes. He is the ocean shrieking in the teeth of the storm.” Mr. Elkin’s Way. (Martinsburg, W. Va., Statesman.) Mr. Elkin's press bureau in Wash ington is being worked overtime. When you see those long-winded, edi torials on Elkifts in the Republican ■newspapers in West Virginia, you can usually put it down as emanat ing from the Elkin’s press bu r eau. It seemg strange what a transforma tion can take place in some men in such a short time. Last summer the senator was engaged in conducting one of the most farcial congression al investigations'in the history of the congress. Governor Cummins, of Iowa, a Republican, says in sub stance that in the investigation Sen ator Elkins served the railroads as faithfully as if he had been the paid attorney for the railroads, and now acording to his press bureau, he is on the other track—the champion of the people. A Few Reflections. (St. Michaels, Md., Comet.) After considering the recent do ings in the senate in relation to the rate bin one if* disposed to exclaim: “After all, in affairs of great moment what is the truth between states men?” In matters of legislation the false doctrine that the end justifies the means too often prevails. The welfare of the people is sub ordinate to party advantage; and on the other hand party machinery is employed for the still further en richment of the few influential men in control of the oarty. So it matters little what publio- splrit patriots may attempt in the way of good laws for the benefit of the masses: when they get Into the game they run up against the same old proposition: Heads I win; tails you lose.” . Don’t bother a busy man unless you have business worth while. All Right in Hi* Case. The teacher was giving the school a little lecture on good conduct. “Let me caution you on another point, children," she said. “Avoid criticis ing. Don’t make a nractice of finding fault with other people or picking flaws in what they say or do. It is a very bad habit to form and will make your own life unhappy.” “Why, teacher,” spoke up a little hoy, “that’s the wav mv father makes his livin’.” “You surprise me, Georgy. What is your father’s occupation?” “He’s a proofreader, ma’am.” The teacher coughed behind her tan. “Well. Georgy,” she said, “I will make an exception in the case of your father.” To Beautify Your Complexion IT» T*W DATS, USB MAD1NOLA L m THE UNEQUALED BEAUTIFIBR. Ronnerly advertised And sold ss S^inola.) Hi* Ambition. (Glasglow Times.) A new vicar was being shown around the parish by his warden. “The natives are a hardy lot. sir.’’ he said, “but you haver t seen Peter Sparks. He’s the qualf/test character in these parts.” This individual turned out to be the sexton, and he was discovered ringing the church/ hell. “Is not this bell ringing alm«|^t too much for you. my friend?" asked the vicar sympathetically, noting the bent figure of the old man. "You must he a great age?” “Yessir, yesslr,” mumbled the old fellow. " Ow many years I've tolled the hell I can't jell ye, but it’s begin ning to tell on me. 'Owsoever, I’ve tolled the hell for five vicars.” "Dear me!” ejaculated the clergy man uncomfortably. “And,” continued the sexton, ’Til he happy when I’ve made up the ’all dozen. I think I’ll retire then!” Subscribe for Tho Lsdgor; fl m y#«r. / / NADfNOLA. I* guaranteed and money refunded if it fails to remove freckles, pimples, tan, saflowness, liver-spots, coBaj Ito nlm ilium, black-heads disfiguring erup tions, etc* in twenty days. Leaves the ikin dear, soft, healthy, and restores the beauty of youth. Endowed by thouwnds. Price 50 cents and $UX) at all leading drug stores, or by maiL Prepared^by National Toilet Co., Paris, Toon. For sale only b” THE GAFFNEY DRUG CO. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Announcements placed In thla col umn until the primary election for $6.00. All cards most be accompanied t>7 the cash to Insure proper atten tion. For the Senste. Believing that Cherokee county and South Carolina need the services of J. C. Otts, Esq., in the State Senate, we present hi* came to the voters of Cherokee county, subjeo; to the Dem ocratic primary election. ^ Tax Payers. I hereby announce by self as a can didate for the office of State senator for Cherokee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary- W. 8. Hall. Jr. For House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representative >. subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. K. O. Huskey. For Clerk. I htreb/ announce myself a candi date for Clerk of Court of C'nerokeo county subject to the results of the Democratic primary. M. A. SarratL I am a candidate for Clerk of Court of Cherokee county, subject to the Democratic nrlmary. Z. A. Robertson. With the consciousness of having oerformed the duties of the office of Clerk of Court In a faithful, efficient and economical manner, for the best Interests of the countv and to th^ sat isfaction of the public, and on th* rec ord I have made as :o merit and fit ness. I solicit the support of all the voter - of the county, for re-election In the ensuing Democratic primary. Respectfully. J. Eb. Jefferies. I announce myself a candidate for Clerk of Court for Cherokee county, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary. J. C. Hollis. For Probate Judge. I am a candidate for Probate Judge of Cherokee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. G. W. Speer. Thanking the voters of the county for their confidence reposed in me in the past, and feeling better qualified by experience in the office to dis charge the duties thereof. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re- election to the office of Probate Judge for Cherokee county, subject, however, to the rules of the Democrat ic primary election. J. E. Webster. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Probate Judge oi Chero kee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Will D. Thomas. Fop Coroner. I hereby announce myself a «andl- date for re-election to the office of Coroner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. S. Vinesett. I hereby announce myself s candi date for Caroner. subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. O. Tate. ' For Supervisor. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for Countv Supervisor subject to rules of the Democratic primary. E. Felix Lipscomb. The friends of J. V. Whelchel, rec ognizing the valuable services ren dered b" him while supervisor of Cherokee county, hereby announce him as a candidate for that office, sub- Jp''* to the rules of the Democratic primary. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of County Supervisor, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Wm. Phillips. For Auditor. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Auditor of Cherqkee county, and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. D. Both Hughes. G. B. Daniel is hereby announced as a candidate for Auditor of Cherokee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Having been assured by many friends and having a clear conscience of having fully performed the duties of Auditor of your county, I respect fully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. I feel grateful to my many friends and thanking them for former support I must kindly soli cit their support in the present elec tion, I am. your humble servant, W. D. Camp. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Auditor, subject to results of Democratic primary. George D. Scruggs. For Sheriff. Profoundly grateful to the people of Cherokee county for the honors they have already conferred on me, I an nounce myself a candidate for re-elec tion to the office of Sheriff of Cherokee countv and I promise to be govern ed by the result of the Democratic primary election. W. W. Thomas. Standing on my official record as an officer of the past and being assured by many friends of my satisfactory sendees. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Cherokee county, subject to results of Demorcaf 1c primary. A. L. Hallman. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Sheriff of Cherokee county, subject to the rules of Democratic primary. t R. J. Foster. Haying been solicited by people from all sections of the county to become a candidate for Sheriff, I have decided to do so, and herewith announce myself a candidate for that office subject to the rules of the Democratic party. A. J. McCraw. For Treasurer. I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Treasurer of Cheroke« county, subject to the Democratic primary. I take this oc casion to thank my friends for their unwavering loyalty, and point to my record In office to merit their continu ed support. W. Harrv Gooding. For Superintendent of Education. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Superintendent of Education, and take this opportunity to thank the people most kindly for the honors already conferred. I will abide by the rules of ♦he Democratic primary. J. L. Walker. Watch Thia Column. G&ffnev is growing rapidly and iota of property is changing hands pre- - paratory to her future npbuilding. Have some floe offerings. Three lots cheap. $275—easy terms’ Twenty acres, a store room, five- room cottage. Fine land and a good place to do businea, seven miles from town, $750. One house In fine condltioa. $700 | __ cash, $1,200 In one and two years at 6 per cent. Several fln ft pieces of property to be put on block In July Twenty-seven acres of fine land in town for a song. If you would like to have a fine in vestment in a plantation come and see me, 500 acres, some jsood timber and in good shape. Must he sold even if it does not bring but $3,000. 250 acres of pretty land at $10 per ; acre, lies fine. Town lots of all shapes and de scriptions. Over 200. Houees galore, and 20,000 acres of land. If you have property to dispose of bring it to me, I am in touch with all the buyers. Twenty-nine on string for lots this fall, fifty-six for planta tions. thirty-four for houses. $0,000 worth of property sold in April. This month will catch me with that much sold. It cost yo« nothing to list your property, all your trouble saved and after sale Is made you are at no expense in the trans fer. Buy the house you liye in for Ihe rent you are paying. Representative of Sun Fire Ineur- ramce Co., The American Surety Co., The Standard Trust Co., who lend money at 5 per cent to buy and build homes with ten and half years to pay it back if you want. The Gibbs Brick store room, 5- room house, and vacant lot 80x200 in west end, $1,800. R. Latta Parish. FOR SALE CHEAP! Two hundred Type writers taken in part payment for Olivers. Remingtons, Smiths, Underwoods, and ajfl 1 other makes. Write for prices. :: : :: :: J. E. Crayton & Co. Charlotte* N. C. Julyjo-pd Tbe Builders Snpply Co. Successors to L. Baker, Will furnish your Building Material >f the best that the markets afford and it the lowest living prices No. 1 heart pine Shingles and Laths, Guar- mteed Pure White Lead and Zinc, md Pure Linseed Oil. Nothing better o paint your house with and coeti ess than mixed paint*. When in need >f anything in the building line, call tnd see us; weTl treat yon oour- eously and make your estimates lor aothlag. Lz. Baker, MANAGER. DON’T FORGET I you can be cured of Cancr, Tu- I I mor or Chronic OM Sores. Ten I I thousand cases treated. It la the I I surest cure on earth. Delay is I I fatal. How to be cured? Just I I write I I D. B. GLADDEN, Grover. N. & I TO SUFFERERS WITH CANCER or chronic old sores, write D. B, Glad den. Grover, N. C., aad learn how to be cured without knife or plaster. In vestigate before vou take other treat ment Write today; you won’t re gret it Apr. 6-3mo. WILLIAM S. HALL, JIL. Attorney at Lew, Office over The Battery. Gaffney, S. C. Prompt attention given to an DR. W. K, GUNTER, UENXI8T Office in Star Theatre Building. Phokk No. 20, Crown and bridge work a specialty DR. J. F. GARRETT. DENTIST. Moved to new offics over Frederic it. #ot Front of the Battery. ’Phone In Office and Residence. ■idk i'jn .4 I