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l THE LEDGER. Tuesday and Friday, *d. H. DeCamp, Editor and Publisher, J. Brian Bell, Newa Editor. The I-ied^er 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 ’tis too late; If there be an error, don’t get mad, Report to us—we’ll make you glad. Remember, ’tls our aim to please, But errors are like peskv fleas— They will creep in In spite of fate. Therefore, watch your label and the date. —Original. NOTES AND COMMENTS. sense. Don’t he know that It’s a crime to oppose Boss Ben in this, the laud of Tillmai? If he does not, then he is an Ignoramus of the first water. He should be informed of this out rage against the peace and dignity of the political atmosphere and made to do the Black act—apologize. We don’t know him and we feel humilijited to think that any man should dare dispute Brave Ben’s title to anything political imthls State. Others may do as they choose, but w'e shall vote for no man for any office whatsoever who favors the dis pensary. • • • One more star for the starry flag, one more State in the fold, two more seats in the senate, boys, and each worth its weight in gold. • * * From the way it is flopping around, it really looks as if some one had been tying knots in the tentacles of the Standard octopus. • • • ; Mme. Bernhardt, in leaving, said jAmerica’s tas‘e had much improved— she has $150,000 of their dough as ev idence of that fact. • • • It is suggested that the muck-rak ers may “find something wrong with the breweries.” But good gracious, don’t spring a thing like that! • • • For people who started in politics only fifty years ago, the Republicans have certainly managed to get and hold an enormous lot of offices. • • • Indications are that in a short time both Houses of Congress will find it necessary to appoint a committee on aerial affairs. • • • The Lancaster Ledger- recently headed an article “Neighbors Fight About Chickens.” Better let the chickens do the fighting. • » • • Prof. Dowie predicts that after his death he will return to this world and finish his work; but even that jollv does not seem to encourage his creditors very much. • * * As a man who was thrice the nomi nee of his party, Grover Cleveland may naturally hate to see his record equalled, but he can console himself with the ^reflection that he only fell down one time out of the three. • • • s A couple of weeks ago we enumerat ed a lot of “duds” we desired. In the language of our good friend, Sam Sarratt, “we’ll take it back.” We don’t want ’em. The weather is too blazing hot to wear duds of any kind • » • The Democrats of the State of Washington have agreed to support Col. Bryan, if he will give up silver. Those who have had campaign expe riences with Col. Bryan know that he will not “give up silver.” He does not believe in the use of money in political campaigns. * * * The Columbia Record accepts our banter and wants to know how many dollars to doughnuts we want to bet on Lyon's election. Well, let's see. Just at this writing we are “pretty close to the cloth,” se we’ll let The Record “tap us.” Say, Paul, if you don’t understand these terms ask Bill Martin, or wait until we come down to see Columbia play ball * * * Well, now, here’s a howdy do! The Fairfax Enterprise, so ably edited by that sterling woman of worth. Mrs. Virginia D. Young, whom we all love, is out In support of John J. McMahan for governor. Perhaps Mrs. Young thinks Its John Meehan who is rim ing for governor. Certain it is incon gruous in so staunch a prohibitionist as Mrs. Young to support John J. on his dispensary platform. Maybe we are mistaken about her being a pro hibitionist? There is something wrong here. Wo can’t justify the types. • • * It Is to smile. One of our up-State contemporaries tfter regretting that Mr. Featherstono did not come out to sla, the dispensary solemnly an nounced Us intention to support either Mr. Brunson or Mr. Edwards And, lo and behold, here comes Mr. Edwards endorsing the Raysor-Man- ning 1)111!—Sumter Herald. That’s one on us. old man, and we will buy the ginger ale (?) when we meet at the Isle of Palms—provided, of course, we have sufficient snondu- lix left after buying those shirts, etc. We meant Jones insteid of Edwards. • • • % Who is this man Lumpkin who has the temerity to announce himself for the United States Senate in opposi tion to our noble leader? Surely he cannot possess much common PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. L<*> n L. Mott, of Spartanburg, official court stenographer, arrived in the city yesterday for the summer term of court. Misses Myrtle Gaffney. Daisy Wil kins and Irene Wheat, are visiting Mrs. Frank Lane/, in Monroe, N. C. Z. Hicks, of State Line, was a Gaff ney visitor yesterday. j. D. Pryor, of Midway, was in the city yesterday. Weldon Humphries, of Love Springs, spent a few hours in the city yesterday. Scott Jolly, of Ezells, was in Gaff ney yesterday. John Allison, of Grassy Pond, was a Gaffnev visitor yesterday. J. M. Swafford, of Grassy Pond, was among the Cherokeeans in the city yesterday. M. Martin, of Ezells, was in the city yesterday. Isaac Williams, of Ezells, was in Gaffney yesterday. Clayton Camp was among the Cherokeeans in Gaffnev yesterday. Hon. J. Q. Little was ,a Spartan burg visitor yesterday. John Polk, of Ezells, was a Gaffney visitor yesterday. Hon. Geo. E. Prince, of Anderson, .arrived in the city yesterday to pre side at the summer term of Cherokee court convening yesterday. Mrs. T. S. Farrow returned to her home in Columbia yesterday after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. N. Wood, in this city. Mrs. Rosa Rountree spent Sunday in Blacksburg. Hon. Thos. S. Sease, of Spartan burg, arrived in the city yesterday to take up his duties as solicitor for Cherokee court. Mrs. Frank Lanev and children have returned to their home in Mon roe, N. C., after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gaffney. Mr. Lewis Bales, of Mars Hill Col lege, is visiting his grand-father. Mr. G. W. Byars, and other relatives at this place. Mr. J. R. Osborne was a Charlotte visitor Saturday. Mr. L. G. Potter spent Saturday in Gastonia. Mr. Van Cleveland was a visitor to Spartanbur~ Saturday. Mr. Rov Webster was a Spartan burg visitor Saturday. Mrs. A. E. Lipscomb has returned from a visit to relatives in Spartan burg. Mr. A. W. Folger was a visitor to Pickens Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Carpenter and Miss Sarah are visiting in Spartan burg. Mr. Leo Little, who has been spend- Ir- some time with relatives in this city, has gone to Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. Wait C. Hamrick returned Sat- day evening from a few days stay in Gastonia. Mr. J. M. Humphries, of Pleasant Grove, was In the city Saturday. Mrs. Charles P. Ligon. of Spartan burg, Is the guest of relatives in the city. Mr. Clarence P. Sullivan, of Ander son, was in the city Saturday. Miss Gertrude Bryan, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Davis Lodge at Limestone College, Is visit ing in Greenville. Dr. J. E. Green, formerly a popular young druggist of this city, but now of Spartanburg, was in the city Sun day. Mr. Julian Lipscomb, of Jonesville, was a Gaffnev visitor Sunday. Mr. Albert Harris, formerly of this city, now of Spartanburg, was a Gaff- viey visitor Sunday. Mr. Tank McArthur, of Moneta. W. Va.. is spending some time with relatives in the city. Mr. Theodore Johnson, of Spartan- burg. was in the citv Sunday. Mr. J. L. Strain, the scribe of Wilk- insville. was a Gaffney visitor Satur day. Mr. Guy Bonner was a Greenville visitor Friday. Mr. M. B. Sams, of Jonesville. was in the city Sunday. Misses Viola Mercer and Maggie Stone and Messrs. Ernest Humohrles and Sam Merger spent Sunday at White Diamond Lithia Springs hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wheat and Mr. and Mrs. L. Baker spent Sunday at ' bite Diamond Lithia Springs hotel. Mrs. Floyd L. Baker, who has been spending several months with her pa rents in Baltimore, returned, to the city Thursday night. She wafc accom- nanied by her father. Mr. John Bro- hawn. who will spend some time in the city with relatives. Mrs. W. F. Smith and Master Wal ter returned Sunday night after an extended visit to relatives in Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory. “BUSTED”BUBBLES Conducted by Brian Bell. “What salth the little busy bee ?” Look into The Ledger and see! ^ The Old Woman and the I Sodawater. 0—o—o—o—o—o—o—o—o—o—O While strolling through the streets of the city yesterday I caught a glimpse of a crowd of negroes col lected around some object that held the attention of the crowd. The con gregation probably numbered about a dozen and Dressed so thick around the center of interest that it was Im possible to see what this strange at traction could consist of; one that could draw a crowd of negroes, who are not famous by any means fo» their fondness for labor or any display of energy, on a day that was excessive ly warm. I hastened toward the spot, which was in front of one of the leading grocery establishments of the city, determined to ascertain what magnetic spell was concealed ki this power or powers that I knew must be the attracti-'-' holding this crowd. When I arrived on the snot I discov ered that almost the entire crowd was either of the came immediate family or relatives not far distant. This could be easily seen, both by the family resemblance each bore to the other and by the terras by which they addressed each other. The center of the group was an old and gray ne gro woman who held a bottle of what would be described as sodaWater by a conservative person, as “pop” by or-' addicted to slang, and by the manufacturer as a combination of everything delicious. She held It at arms length, with the stopper out and the combination of everything that is delicious bubbling and sizzling from the neck of the bottle. She was honored by only a slight acquaintance with sodawater, consequently s*" was at a loss as how to proceed. She seemed afraid to even think of drink ing it and it evidenced a desire to explode at any moment, thus increas ing the dilemma in which she found herself placed. All those clustered around were alike afraid and none would dispose of it. All the time the most interested one. the one holding the dreaded thing, was hopping about calling for relief. The riddle as to what the end woul l be was solved by a negro man passi ig who had no fear and gladly dispos ;d of the beverage The company dispersed with relief stamped in largr signs over their faces and excitf lly discussing the peril they had just escaped. No doubt the esca e will be the sole topic of convert ation in that house hold for some time to come. B. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements placed In this col umn until the primary election for $6.00. All cards must be accompanied by the cash to Insure proper atten tion. For the Senate. Believing that Cherokee county and South Carolina need the services of J. C. Otts, Esq., In the State Senate, we present his name to the voters of Cherokee county, subjeo; to the Dem ocratic primary election. Tax Payere^ I hereby announce hyself as a can didate for the office of State senator for Cherokee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. S. 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. Having been solicited by people !rom all sections of the county to idoome a candidate for Sheriff, I lave decided to do so, and herewith ar-'nounce myself a candidate for hat office subject to the rules of the Democratic party. A. J. McCraw, I hereby announce myself a candi date for a member of the House of Representatives from Cherokee coun ty. and bind myself to be governed by the rules and results of the Demo cratic primary election. , John V. Price. Believing that E. J. Clary would he a suitable man for the lower house, his friends hereby recommend him to the voters of Cherokee coun ty and hereby announce him a can didate for that place, subject to rules of Democratic primary. One of "Lord” Douglass’ Victims. Asheville, N. C., June 23.—A letter written by a Mrs.. Thomas Candler, of Santa Anna, Cal., to Mrs. J. N. Hood, of this city, mother of Miss Josephine Hood, who married the notorious big amist, “Lord” Douglas, last December, wag received here today, wherein the writer stated that Miss Hood was in that city in a pitiable condition of poverty. Mrs. Candler says that tne girl claims tha^he was deserted by her husband in 'lexieo. Mrs. Candler in her letter states that she reatf the Associated Press dispatches concern ing Miss Hood’s disappearance and was moved to comnranicat'> with Mrs. Hood. Editor Ault’s Wardrobe. (Newberry Herald and News.) We want to give everybody fair no tice, therefore this “spiel.” On June 26th we are going to leave Gaffney. Now, we want every mother’s son or daughter who owes us a brownie to come forward and settle. We are go ing down to the Isle of Palms and before we leave we want two suits of clothes, two hats, a dozen biled shirts, two pairs of patent leather shoes, a diamond stud and a gold headed cane. Mind you, we said we wanted these things, and it will be Impossible to get them and at the same time oay our debts unless those who owe us come across with the long green. So get busy.—Gaffnev Ledger. Since the above was written the time of the meeting of the association has been postponed to the 17-19 of .Inly, thus giving more time for Brother DeCamp to get his wardrobe in good shape for the meeting and. besides, we understand that Editor DeCamp has receiv'd one and a half shirts. The extension may yet serve him good. The Wardrobe of the editor of The Herald and News is in very great need of replenishing, and as he nresident of the association he would very much appreciate a helping hand from the subscribers to The Herald •md News, as he feels sure they would not like to have him fall short in the noint of apparel of the editor of The Ledger. It is true that the editor of ♦he News and Courier says all that we will need will be the price of a bath ing suit, but then there is to be base ball and an entertainment by our Ger man friends and probably some other functions .at which a bathing suit would not be considered proper form. Still we hope to see Editor De- amp and all the others present at the Isle of Palms promptly on the morning of July 17. A Significant Declaration. (Bamberg Herald.) The editor <>f this newspaper has been a friend to the dispensary sys tem since Its institution, and we stood for it at times and under conditions .v’ en it took nerve. But we have ,ad enough. We care not what other method is tried, but we will not vote for any man who is in favor of the 1 lispensarv as it is managed at pre sent. / A Card of Thanks. Mr. DeCamp:—We wish to express through the c alumna of your paper our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness shown us and our daughter through her long sickness and recent death. Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Wilkins. Goucher, June 23. Mr, Strain Suggested. Sam J. Strain is respectfully sug gested as .a candidate for Magistrate for Gowdeysvllle township, subject, however, to the decision of the voters of the primary election. Voters. —Even with the genuine cut glass there is generally a doubt among many of its genuinesses. All these doubts are set at rest when the one little word “Libbey” shows up. Gaff ney Drug Co. Display of Woolen Suitings. The greatest display of flue fall and winter Woolen Suitings ever shown in Gaffney. Suits Ad trousers made to measure. A fit guaranteed. June 26, 27, 28 and 29. W. C. Carpenter. For Clerk, I hereby announce myself a candi date for Clerk of Court of Cherokeo county, subject to the results of the Democratic primary. M. A. Sarratt I am a candidate for Clerk of Court of Cherokee county, subject to the Democratic Primary. Z. A. Robertson. With the consciousness of having nerformed 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 the rec ord I have made as to merit, and fit ness. I solicit the support of all the voter - of the county, for re-election In the ensuing De nocratic 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. a Hollis. Fop Probate Jcjfge. I am a candidate for Probate Judge of Cherokee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Q. 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. date for Sheriff of Cherokee county, subject to the rules of Democratic primary. R. J. Foster. I am a candidate for Sheriff of Cherokee county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. R. O. Ballenger. For Treasurer. , I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Treasurer of Cherokee 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 the Democratic primary. J. L. Walker. FOR SALE CHEAP! ^[Two ^hundred Type writers taken in part payment for Olivers. Remingtons, Smiths, Underwoods, and all 1 other makes. Write for prices. :; : :: ;: J. E. Craytoni&!Co. Charlotte, N. C. Julyjo-pd Watch This Column. Gaffnev Is growing rapidly and lots of property is changing hands pre paratory to her future upbuilding. Have some fine offerings. Three lots cheap. $275—easy terms’ Twenty acres, a store room, five- room cottage. Fine land and a good place to Jo busines, seven miles from town, $750. One house in flue condition, $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 gbod timber and In good shape. Must be sold even If It does not bring but $3,000. 250 acres of pretty land at $10 per acre, lies flue. Town lots of all shapes and de scriptions. Over 200. Houses 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, flfty-six for planta tions, thirty-four for houses, $6,000 worth of property sold in April. This month will catch me with that much sold. It cost you 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 live In for the rent you are paying. Representative of Sun Fire Insur- ranee Co., The American Surety Co., The Standard Trust Co., who lend money at 6 per cent to buy and build homes with ten and half years to pay It back If you want. The Gibbs Brick store room, 6- room house, and vacant lot 80x300 In west end, $1,800. R. Latta Parish. THE \ I announce myself a candidate for the office of Probate Judge of Chero kee county, eubject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Will D, Thomas. For Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Coroner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. J. 8. Vlneeett I hereby announce myself a candi date for Coroner, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. O. Tate. For Supervisor. 2 hereby announce myself a candi date for County Supervisor subject to rules of the Democratic primary. E. Felix Lipscomb. The friends of J. V. Whelchel, rec ognizing the valuable services ren dered bv him while supervisor of Cherokee county, hereby announce him as a candidate for that office, sub- J?"* 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 xhe Democratic primary. Wm. Phillips. For Auditor. I hereby announce myself as a can- dida e for Auditor of Cherokee county, and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. _ D. Both Hughes. G. B. Daniel is hereby announced as a candidatp 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. Fop Sheriff. Profoundly grateful to the people of Cheroke#. county for the honors they have already conferred on me, I an- nouncp myself a candidate for re-elec tion to the office of Sheriff of Cherokee county and I promise to be govern- t-'* bv 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 services. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Cherokee county, subject to results of Demorcaf Ic primary. A. L. Hallman. The Bnilders Supply Go. Successors to L. Bsksr, Will furnish your Building Material »f the best that the markets afford and at the lowest living prices. No. 1 heart pine Shingles and Laths, Guar snteed Pure White Lead and Zinc, and Pure Linseed Oil. Nothing better to paint your house with and coots less than mixed paints. When in need of anything In the building line, oall and see us; well treat you cour teously and make your estimates for aothteg. Lv. Baker*, MANAGER. TO SUFFERERS WITH CANCER or chronic old sores, write D. B. Glad den, Grover, N. C.. and 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. CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL CULLE6E. Examination For Agricultural Sohol* arships. Examination for award of the vacant schol arships will be held In the Court House of the following counties July ttth at 9 a. in. Appli cants must not be less than 16 years of age and must furnish an honorable discharge from last school attended. Number of scholarships vacant—Barnwell county, 1; Buford county,!; Cherokee county, 1; Chester.county 1; Chesterfield county, 1; Clarendon county. 2; Darlington county, 3; Dorchester county, 1; F Urfleld county. 1; Florence county, 1; Georgetown county, 1; Kershaw county, 1; Lexington county, 2; Marion county, J; Spartanburg county, 1; Sumter county, 1. Scholarships are worth |100 per year and free tuition. For further Information call on County Superintendent of Education. For catalogue address- P. H. MELL, President . Clemson College, S. C. June 19 to July 6. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Soholarphfp Examination^. T he university of south CAROLINA offers scholarships in the Normal Department to two young men from each county. Each scholar ship is worth $40 in money and $18 ma triculation of -‘term” fee. Examination will be held at County Seat FRIDAY, JULY 6th, Examination for admission to the University will be held at the same time. Write for information to » BENJAMIN SLOAN, President, ~ july 6 Columbia, S. C, WINTHROPCOLLEGE Scholarship and Entrance Examination. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 6th, at 9 a.m. Applicants must not he less than 15 years of age. When scholarships are vacated after July 6, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examlna- age tlon provided they meet the conditions gov erning the award - Applicants for scholar ship should write to President Johnson be fore the examination for scholarship appli cation blank. Scholarships are worth 1100 and free tui tion. The next session will open September 19th, 1906. For further Information and cata logue, address 6-4-2mo-pd. - Pres. D. B. JOHNSON, - - Rock Hill, S. C. I am the talk of the Clothing Trade! Quality counts with me as much as price does with you. I’m as particular about getting my goods right as you are about get ting my better values. I could easily save a few cents on each dozen if I bought my Clothing from the money back basement * 4 • so-called manufacturers, as some stores do. But steer clear of such makers and their stuff. (^“Satisfactory Goods at Satisfactory Prices”^) Is our motto, and the wonderful increase of this department is solely due to the fact that all my Clothing is made by the best Clothing manufacturers-which guarantees their quality, while I guarantee the price. Get the Habit-go to NELSON, The Star Clothier. Opposite Postoffice, - Gaffney, So. Car^ I hereby announce myself a candl- The Gaffney City Land and Imp: Go. Offers for sale Building Lot* In this flourishing town.t Caffney; also Farms near by and in reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, lo lots of 30 to 100 acres u liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm purposes For foil particulars apply to J. V. SARRATT, Agent. , S. b.—All persons are forbidden to enter on. walk or ride through or over the lands of the company,cutting and removing timber or fishing nuntlng, unler penalty of law. Sutoibi for The Ledeer, Sl.00 a year