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I i % thk largest CIRCULATION of Any Nowapapop In th« Pffth CongroMlonal District of S. C. The Ledger. vfC GUARANTEE THE RBLlABlLfTE •f Evtry ASvortl—r Whp Ump th« Cohimnp «f Thlp Rprpt. ■ VERY ONE PAID IN ADVANCE -t SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY- 4P» * BEST ADVERTIBINB MEDIUM. A Newspaper | N AN Rmt the Werd Implies and Devoted te the Beet Interest of the People #f Cherokee County. P ESTABLISHED FEB. It, ItH. OAFFNEY, %. On TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1907. •U00 A YEAR. A NEWSY LETTER FROM WILKINSYILLE. MOVEMENTS OF “HE PEOPLE OF LOWER CHEROKEE. Personal Paragraphs Concerning Pop ular People an(< Short Items of that Section. WSlkinsville. July 2*>.—If many of the Inventions we are receiving the benefits of today had been spoken of twenty-five years ago the author would have been deemed a fit sub ject for the insane asylum. When we consider the advance of service in that length of time we are amazed at its progress. It is not to be doubt ed that before the end of the » ex t quarter of a century that a device for calling up the clouds and pro ducing rain by means of the expos- :on of dynamite bumbs In mid air will be invented and put to work. The rain ship is now a reality, and kindred other inventions can be look ed for with a degree of certainty not to he laughed at or under estimated. We are neither an inventor nor a prophit, but in all history the one who “laughs last laughs best” and and great discoveries or not at an end yet. Farmers will finish up their work this week, and some will be left in the grass. All this week the thermometer has stood high—way up in the nineties and work animals show the effect of the heat. At 5 o'clock p. m. on Tuesday the therrnometor registered 100 de grees in the shade. Mr. J. Ed Leech, of Hickory Grove, was round Tuesday delivering boobs sold this spring. Capt. Terry Estes is working the public roads in this section. He has several hands employed. The ground is too dry to make much impression in many plac e s. We are glad to know that after meeting and consulting Drs. Steedly, Jefferies and the two, Drs. Black de cided that an operation on Mrs. Dr. L. R. Black for appendicitis was un necessary. But our information was that they had performed it. This, we are glad to say was incorrect, and she is getting along very well. Mrs. J. L. S. spent last Thursday with her son, j. N. Strain and family, at Howell’s ferry. Mrs. W. C. Blackwell spent last Wednesday with her son, J. Leslie Blackwell and family. Wallace Lee, the dog which made the return trip from DeKalb, Ker shaw county, some time ago, has re ported another such an exploit. Last week Sam Lee put him on the train to go down in that section on a fox hunt. When the train arrived at its destination and Wfellace found Sam was not there he started homeward and next day turned up at his old home, safe and sound. Wallace is one of the most venturesome dogs we know of and in all his escapades be has come out unhurt. Mr. ChArley Foster treated us with a sample of his watermelons this week and they were fine. The children met at Salem church last Thursday to practice for Child ren’s Day. Mrs. Ethel Blackwell, Sam J. Strain and others are train ing them. We remember when we were a boy that at this time of year “squir rel hunts” were a popular sport for the young men and often, too, the old men would take a hand in it. Two parties would divide up the gunners and agree upon some place —some good spring with plenty of w’ater and shade at which to meet at a certain hour—say 11 o’clock- a. m. The gunners were all notified of the time and place of meeting. That mornng each hunter started out on his own hook killing squirrels and such birds as would make a good stew. At the appointed hour as near as possible they each turned up at tne place of meeting with their days work. A large wash pot was in readi ness. The squirrels were counted, cleaned and put in the pot with dumplings and after awhile they were ready to serve. The party who came out behind on the count of the game wer e to do the treating if any was to be done. Men, women and children would meet with the hunters. Often bas kets of other nice things would be brought to make out the dnner. And some times a little homemade liquor would be on hand and those who would do so were asked to drink. Somebody would be there with a fiddle or other instruments to give vent to the enthusiam of the dancers if any wished to make that a part of the day’s pastime. No pistols were in the crowd and the older men had the right of way if they chose to take it. If any body got mad and wanted to fight the code of honor confined them to the “fist and skull” method and the master dog generally “guarded the bone.” It was considered a low down, cowardly act for the parties—oom- batents—to separate without shaking bands and making friends or agreeing to meet on a future occasion and try it over again. Neither one was required to apologize to the other for a wrong done unless he felt it bin duty and knew he was on the wrong. This was sufficient on itself. Mr. Henry Footer treated os to a fine watermelon yesterday. Henry | is one of our right-hand men and among our best and most thrifty farmers. Mr. Monroe Smith and family, of Love Springs, are visiting friends and relatives in Gowdeysville. He has been gone 'twenty years. Mr. James Procter showed ua a hen egg yesterday that had an in verted "C.” on th© little end of it. By an accident the egg had got broken but the letter was on the shell to show for itself. To the sons of Messrs. W. C. Sparks and G. A. Byars we are in debted for kindnesses shown us and our pony by furnishing us with cool water these hot days. It is very kind in those young men and de serves a more extensive mention than this. These gentlemen—Messrs. Byars and Sparks—and their excel lent wives are raising families of children of which this or any other country should be proud, and, too, we ar e not unmindful of the kindness of Miss Ethel Elmore, of Sunnyslde, from whose nimble feet, gentle hands and lovely manners have con tributed so much to our comfort these hot days, in bringing us cool water. The meek and lowly Naza- rene pronounced a blessing on such acts of kindness. Your correspondent was a little un well yesterday but Dr. L. R. Black soon relieved him. The doctor is a man of brains and can usually strike a treatment the first diagnosis of a case. Messrs. Fowler Brothers are run ning their thresher. Mr. W. C. Kirby had his wheat threshed yesterday. He thinks it a very poor crop of w'hea» that don’t pay something and Coleman is about right. He always raises some wheat. So does Mr. F. A. Goforth. Randall Jones, one of our most respectable and intelligent colored friends, in speaking of rais ing wheat says that the feathers— th^ wheat straw—is worth all the expense of the crop to make beds. Mr. Boyce Whisonant is painting his house. Boyce pan mix paint and use the brush with the skill of an experienced artist. He doesen’t ask anybody to do for him what he can do for himself. The Misses Mitchell, of Lancaster, are visiting the family of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Inman, Mls s Bessie Moorehead, the beau tiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moorehead, visit ed the family of Mr. and Mrs. G. An drew Byars one day this week. Miss Bessie was sponsor for Camp Jef feries U. C. V. at the Charleston re union two years ago. Mr. J. L. Moorehead, of Gaffney, commonly known as “Bruzz,” visited his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moorehead, last week. His name is James Longestreet and he was named for his father’s illustrious commander during the late civil war. And we may add, parenthically that there wasn’t a better soldier in Longstreet’s corps than James T. Moorehead, of the Thickety Rifles, Company F. 15th S. C. regiment, Ker shaw’s brigade. Mr. I. Hemphill Bigham, of Sha ron, and his children, Masters Hope and Brice, came over to visit the family of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Estes yesterday. Mr. Robert Kitchens, of Trough Shoals, came down yesterday and bought a load of watermelons from Mr. Henry Procter. They were fine onc-s, too. We met our friend Master Ernest Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beatty Morris, yesterday and invited him to attend the Children's Day at Salem and take a part in it. Ernest is a promising young man and one who will some day make a useful citizen. The poor country boys and girls must have a chance In the battle of life. J. L. S. THE BEAUTIFUL PIEDMONT SPRINGS NEWS FROM THE NATION’S CAPITAL. HEALTH GIVING WATER AND FINE HOTEL. REVIEW OF THE RATE WAR IN NORTH CAROLINA. Notes from Union. Union, July 29.—A large number of people are coming In the city this morning, special term of court be ing the center of attraction. The Hon. Judge Prince is to preside. The transgressor makes his way hard by not abiding by the law. The weather has been extremely warm wth occasionally electrical storm. Th e “laying by” season i» at hand and farm work is not being run on full time. The regular summer picnics, base ball, schools and protracted meetings are in activity for a brief period. It is warm season to fight the sale of whiskey in Georgia. A lucky sea son Indeed Judging from the result of the dispensary in Union. We like to read the letters from the various places to The ledger, especially those of J/ L. S. We read and write for information and that should be the object. It is in the spirit of information in which this question is asked: “Why did Russia claim Alaska?” With best, wishes to The Ledger and Its readers. Ledger Reader. Humphries-Sarratt. Mr. Wade Humphries and Miss Beatrice Sarratt were married Sun day, the Rev. G. P. Hamrick per forming fbe ceremony. Both these young people are among the most popular of the younger residents of Cherokee county. The Ledger Joins their many many friends in extend ing congratulatlona. All passenger fares cast of the Mis sissippi will be put on a two cent basis commencing Friday. —<k> to the “Seed Store" for your Turnip seed. One of the Most Beutiful at Well as Complete Health Resorts in the Country. a Over In the extreme northwest section of York county Just across an imaginary line that divides Chero kee and York (in fact a portion of the property lies in Cherokee coun ty) there is a number of sparkling, life-giving springs which bubble up from mother earth to quench the thirst of the weary traveler and con tribute to the health of the invalid who would linger near and partake freely of the waters. Several years ago these springs were practically unheard of outside of the Immediate neighborhood. Our fellow townsman. Paul V. Gaffney, was suffering a breakdown in health and someone who had faith in medicinal properties of the water recommended that he try them, and this he did. At that time there was nothing save the springs and the hills and dales as provided so abundently by nature. After drinking this water for several weeks and testing Its curative pow ers Mr. Gaffney conceived the Idea of establishing a health resort. He procured an option on th$ property, came back home and Interested a number of the business men of Gaff ney in the enterprise. A charter was applied for and the company was authorized to issue $20,000 worth of stock. The youthful promoter found it extremely difficult to arouse suffi cient Interest in the enterprise to sell all the stock, but he sold a good ly portion, borrowed additional capi tal and went to work, and the result is one of the prettiest health resorts in the Souh. Up on a bill aide is a roomy and well appointed two-story hotel, with broad piazzas and ample hallways. It sits east and west so that at np time of the day does the sun shine on the piazzas. The hotel is pre sided over by Mr. S. L. Hopper, a thoroughly capable hotellst, who is assisted by his very amiable daught er, Miss Lillian. The cuicine and the service, considering the rates charged, are on a par with that of any other resort in this country. The grounds are picturesque and beauti ful. Nature has done a great deal in this respect. In fact nature has done it all, for the management have not yet undertaken the task of beau tifying the grounds. As stated above there are a num ber of springs, but there is one In particular that appeals to these who are suffering with any bladder or kid ney trouble. It is called spring num ber one and Is very strong In Hthia. The water is not unpleasant to taste and a person can drink a pint to half a gallon at one time without incon venience. It doesn’t stay with you long and you are soon ready for another drink. Then there Is the arsenic, or beauty spring. All the young ladles use this water to bath their face and hands in. To them It Is the pool of SHoam. They claim that it makes them pretty, and we are here to testify that some mighty pretty girls were using this water last week while ffie were there. The lithia spring, however, is the favor ite. The men and boys, women and girls, loaf around it and partake of it freely, and that it possesses cura tive powers, nearly everyon who partakes of it will testify. People have come there this sea son from all parts of the state and to The ledger man each and every one was loud In their praise of the water. One man who had been there two weeks and who had to walk with the aid of a staff when first going to the springs, had thrown aside the staff, and »as climbing the hills like a boy ai# dancing in the ball room like a French dancing master. Another man exhibited a gravel as large as a pea which he had passed after being present only a week and the others declared most emphatic ally that they were being benefltted by drinking the water. The bottling plant is In charge of Mr. William Spencer, who, by the way, is a mechanical genius. Fora long tlm e the machinery was run by negro power, but Billy possessed too much mechanical sense to allow that state of affairs to exist, so he went to work and constructed a dam, a race and erected a water wheel, and the result is tMt he has the cheapest small power on earth. It looks like a play thing, but it is a very useful a g well as amusing toy and the whole adds a charm to the surroundings. Mr. Spencer made all his own pul leys, shafting, etc. Whenever any thing gets wrong Billy puts on his think cap and the result Is that every thing is soon in working order again. A visit to the White Diamond (for merly Piedmont Springs) is worth while and we confidently believe that it would prove beneficial if you are suffering from any of the ills the pro prietor claims it to cure. W© understand the management contemplates making some improve ments and adding some amusements for the benefit of the guests. When this is done there should be no trouble to keep the hotel full all the time. As K Is the capacity Is often taxed to the utmost. Government Ownership 0 f Railroads, New Presidential Possibillities and Othe r Matter s Discussed. Washington, D. C., July 25.—The political event of the week has been the legal fight In North Carolina by the railroads against the state law reducing passenger rates to 2 1-4 cents a mile. The railroads evaded the law. by charging the former full rates, but attached a coupon to the tickets which promised to repay the overcharge if the courts decided against it on the ground of uncon- stitutlonality. Judge Pritchard of the United States Circuit Court has decided that the law, under which the ralroad employes had been im prisoned by the State court, was un constitutional and void and the prisoners were discharged under ha beas corpus proceedings. The case has been appealed by the State au thorities and will go to the United States Supreme Court for final de cision. In his decision Judge Pritch ard declared that: “Any attempt at punishmest under the statute of the State, any attempt to punish the company or its agents for the observance of the order and decree of this court, would be in utter disregard of the comity which should exist between the State and Federal courts, as well as an absolute nullity.” The State court has also fin^d the Southern railroad $30,000 and execu tion has been ordered issued and no doubt will be resisted. Thus the question of State rights and home rule is made the chief question and must be decided before the real issue of whether the rate reduction is reasonable or confiscatory can be settled. It is to be noted that Judge Prichard is a late ap pointee of President Roosevelt and was notoriously favorable to the railroads before he was appointed and from his actions would appear to be still of thabtmind. This would indicate that President Roosevelt al though desiring to appear as a rail road regulator is actually opposed to the State protecting their citizens from unreasonable railroad rates, or he would not have appointed a friend of the railroads to the impor tant nosition of a judge. This mat ter may take on even more impor tance, for other arrests for over- chages in other parts of the State are certain to follow and Gov. Glenn is said to be determined to uphold the rights of the State with all the force at his command. • • • The pot hunting federal office holders here are gleefully Inquiring of Democrats how they stand on government ownership of railroads, now Mr. Bryan has relegated that issue to the rear as a paramount one. The Republicans are taunting the Democrats with «the declaration that if Mr. Bryan is nominated they will see that government ownership is thoroughly discussed upon the stump in all the close States and districts and that the Democrats will have to defend it or backwater. But our Republican friends should not get too gay, for issues are born, not made. While many Democrats much regret that Mr. Bryan was led to make government ownership promi nent they feel that tariff protection to the trusts and the curbing of predatory corporations and home rule through the reserved rights of i the States, will far outshadow other and lesser issues. • • • The new idea of controlling the railroads by buying up a few shares of their stock, is like Joining a band of robbers, and participating in their business. It would be, indeed, “an 1 honorable sort of thievery.” Be- i sides, it would certainly furnish an | immunity bath for every company in which the government was interest ed. Whenever the government parti cipates in the acts of corporations, it ceases to be in a position to prosecute them for their crimes. Perhaps, that is just what is aimed at If the object be, however, to ac quire a pecuniary Interest in the pro perty and assets of corporations, as a foundation for demanding receiver ships, the scheme is a paltry subter fuge, unworthy of any government. It is the duty of government to pun ish crimes, not to compound with felons. What is needed is the en forcement of existing laws, the fining and imprisonment of railroad and trust managers who violate existing laws. Newfangled nostrums; and legal quackery are not wanted. • • • Jesse R. Grant, of New York, has adopted a novel course in politics. He Is touring the country to discover whether he has any chance of re ceiving the Democratic nomination for the presidency. Air. Grant is lit tle known to the people of the coun try, and thinks it prudent to let them find out something about him before he concludes whether he will ask them to support him or not. He has some strong friends in the Demo cratic party, and would, no doubt, draw many votes from the old sol dier element among the Republicans, if he were nominated. He favors a revisJe 11 of the tariff and further regulation of corporations. Unlike his illustrious father, Mr. Grant has always voted the Democratic ticket. • • • The position of the administration is, according to the Washingon cor respondent of the New York Evening Post, severely criticised by the foreign embassies in Washington. This authority says: “The embassies do not believe that the president has any warlike interest in dispatching a great fleet of battleships to the Pacific, but they do believe that he is engaged in the unworthy occupation of employ- in<r international pawns in domestics. His motive for playing this danger ous game they believe to lie in a lurking desire on hi:; part to continue himself in office, and make impera tive his nomination by the Republi cans for a third term.” « • • It is true that Mr. Hearst is intend ing to run for president on the nomi nation by the Independence League, he should as a matter of political honesty resign the presidency of the National Association of Democratic Clubs. If he does not resign volun tarily, the Democratic National Com mittee should take the necessary steps to compel his resignation. The Democracy cannot afford to be of ficered by those who would disrupt it. SHORT HEWS ITEMS OF LOCtl INTEREST. EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER. OKEE. RAVENNA READING. ; Newsy Notes and Personals of a Thriving Community. Ravenna. July 27.—The annual business meeting of our Baraca class took place at the home of our teach er. Miss Addle Brown, yesterday evening from 4 to 7 o'clock. While the Baraca Ijoys were arriving Miss Minnie Brown and brother, David, de lighted the ones present with some sweet music. These two, with the organ and harp make real good music. Miss Minnie Brown and cousin, Broadus, who had been appointed to receive the guests as they arrived, announced at 5:30 o'clock that all the happy Baraca’s had arrived and immediately Miss Addle Brown, our teacher, called the meeting to order and after singing “Wait and murmer not,” the 86 Psalm was read, after which Floyd Goforth, our secretary, made his report which was adapted. Next came Paul Brown, our treas urer, with his excellent report which was most readily adapted. The next thing called up was the resolution passed last year and which was as follows: “Any member of this Baraca marrying would be pre sented with a present and then dis missed from the class.” This reso lution was withdrawn and after mo tion by R. R. Brown, the meeting came suddenly to an end. About this time Carrie Goforth and Johnnie Brown entered the parlor where the meeting was held, and gave each Baraca member a slip of paper with his partner’s name writ ten thereon. Each Baraca then led the young ladies to the dining room where a four-course luncheon was served, followed by nice refresh ments. The dining room was a scene of beauty, being elegantly decorated and two couples each occupied a table. Misses Ella and Edna Brown and Carrie and Leila Goforth saw that every attendant got every attention and all in all this was one of the features of the meeting. Miss Addle Brown, our teacher, was looking her best and such kind ness as this, entertaining the whole Baraca class, only makes her class love h er more and “sing praises unto her name.” Your correspondent was feeling fine and never enjoyed a meeting more in all his life and Miss Addle has our congratulations on her brilliant success as an entertainer. Following were the attendants as taken down by Miss Mary Sparks and your correspondent: Misses Addle, Ella, Edna and Minnie Brown, Mary Sparks, Hattie Wilkins, Mary Chalk, Noonle Green. Irene Bonner, Maggie, Carrie and Leila Goforth, and Carrie Lipscomb, Messrs. R. R. Brown, B. F. Brow’n, W. S. Spake, G. F. Spake, W. P. Brown, Broadus Brown, F. K. Goforth, L. D. Goforth, J. A. Goforth, C. T. Chalk, S. L, Lit tlejohn, D. D. Brown, Ray Lipscomb and Johnnie Brown. Sevwral invited could not attjend and we feel sorry for them, for they missed a treat they could not find every day. C. List of Lottsrs. The following 1* the list of tin- claimed letters remaining In 'die Gaffney postofflee for week ending July 29th, 1907: M. C. Alemery, Henry Bowler, Wm. Crump, Will Canon, W. Gaffney, C. W. Hughes, J. P. Holbert, (2), D. E. Irby, leander lance, Mark Lendsay, D. F. Little, (3), Joe Murphy, Nute Mconwe, Joe Naln, Rev. J. H. Posey, Jim Potts, J. M. Pars, Millard Par ker, Nore rober, C. E. Strahley, Clarence Speed, Will Shuford, Col- man Simmons, R. T. Thurmond, W. D. Wright, Mrs. Hattie Ballenger, Mrs. Carre Davis. Mrs. Freman Gar rett, Mrs. Nancy Goins, Mrs. Loise Garrett, Mrs. Boimes Johns, Mrs. Nancy Jeffers, Mlsg Sadie McDowell, Miss Jula Williams, Miss Mittie Smith, Miss Muna Wilson, W. W. Wilson, Miss Amey G&flent. Call for advertised letters. One cent due on eaeh. A. R. N. Folger, P. M. A carriage containing Alik&banoff, the most hated man in Russia and his son and daughter, was demolish ed by two bombs thrown by terrorists. Recent Happenings | n and Around th« City and Other Events Gather ed by the Local Nawa Editor. Police circles are very quiet now. Nothing appeared yesterday in either magistrate’s or mayor’s court. Work was commenced yesterday on the rebuilding of Mr. Sumter Lit tlejohn’s residence which was recent ly destroyed by fire. Rev. John F. Matheson filled the pulpit at Salem church on last Sun day. Mr. Matheson delivered two powerful sermons. A game of baseball will be played with Blacksburg Wednesday. Other games are also probable for the lat ter part of the week. A number from the city spent Sun day out at Providence, the occasion being the annual Children’s Day ex ercises. An excellent dinner wao spread on the grounds. A number from Gaffmey will go to Sharon today to attend the W. O. W. rally and picnic there. Blacksburg will go en masse as their team and Clover will clash on the diamond. Mr. Joseph Benjamin, of Persia, was the speaker at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath, both morning and evening. Mr. Benjamin’s re marks on Persia were much enjoyed. Mr. John R. Wilkins, of Ravenna, has in his possession an interesting relic of Indian times in the shamgofg pipe. It is of a shape peculuu: to Indian pottery and is a valuable relic. Last Thursday night Miss Lillian Hopper gave a tacky party at Pied mont. It was a funny affair isdeed. Some of the disguises were perfect The prize was won by Mrs. Fletcher Smith, of this city. An effort is being made to arrange several games of brseball to be play ed in Gaffney this week. To make these games posable some effort on the part of the citizens will be re quired. The Grassy Pond Baseball club and a club from the Gaffney Manufactur ing Company, played a game at Gras sy Pond Saturday. The game result ed in a victory for the Grassy Pond aggregation. The ? Club spent a most delight ful afternoon with Miss Ethel Ross last Thursday. A refreshing mum of salads, cake and cream was served. The next regular meeting will be with Miss Louise Sarratt. Two white men have been arrest ed and will be arranged today before Magistrate Bridges on a charge of malicious mischief. They are accus ed of cutting a tent in which a min ister of the gospel conducts services. The Gaffuey Manufacturing Com pany has commenced the rediodelling of their houses in Fairview and the work will be rapidly pushed to com pletion. This will greatly improve the appearance of that section of the city. Mr. Richard Hammett died at Pacolet on Sunday. He was well known in Gaffney and his death will be a blow to many in this com munity. He was a faithful follower of the grey in the stormy sixties and has a record to be proud of. Mrs. Hammett is an aunt of Mrs. B. G. Clary. Numbers will flock to the city to day to be present at the meeting of the Cotton Growers Association i when E. D. Smith. Harvey Jordon, Frances Weston and F. H. Hyatt'will address the meeting. Each of these orators are well and favorably known, and the court hfliise, where the meet ing will be held, will doubtless be packed. The funeral notice of Mr W. A. V Lipscomb, who died at Whichlta Falls, Texas, last Wednesday, waa received in Gaffney yOsteday. Mr. Lipscomb is a brother of Mrs. Agnqg Wbod and is well known in this cf 4 * where he formerly reaided. I death will be sad news to many of this community who were proud to number him as a friend. He was “ well known figure 1° the Confede army in the struggle between States. The - Sunday morning service Buford St. M. E. church was largely attended, and the missionary sera preached by the pastor, Rev. 8. Harper, one of unusual power adaptation. At night the house crowded to listen to the speclaf i service. An addition of tome — or ten voices from the Sunday school room assisted the regular choir is rendering the evangelistic chorueaoe which were effectively sung and es pecially the one now known all ever the world as the ‘‘Glory’’ song by Gabriel. Some half dozen solos and duetts were well given for different members of tbe choir. The pastor Interspersed the songs with will chosen words and the evening was a most enjoyable one. m ■■#4 yi