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% the Gaffney ledger. A NEWSPAPER IN ALL THAT THE WORD IMPLIES, AND DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY, S. C., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1907. •1.00 A YEAR. GIVING THE MEDICINE TO WIIONG PATIENT. SHOULD HOLD COTTON, BUT NOT DAMAGE THEIR FRIENDS. The Bankers, Merchants and Farmers Should Pull Together for Mutual Benefit—Other Items. Wllkinsville, Nov. 22.—The farmers (some of them at least) are after the editor’s scalp for an editorial which appeared in last Friday’s paper, un der the caption, “After Due Process of Law.” They take it as a blow at the Farm- ; ers’ Union, and all it stands for—a fair divide of the legitimate profits arising from the result of their la-! bors—nothing more, nor nothing less. Our mind reverts to an editorial that appeared in The Ledger a few weeks ago, under the caption, “The Wall Street Gambler,” which struck the keynote to the situation, as we under-; stand it, and to which we unreserved-, ly subscribe. It was the slogan of farmers’ movement and all it stands for. The hyperbole so often practiced i by writers (especially newspaper cor respondents and editors) tends to confuse rather than to enlighten their readers — a very dangerous practice in which to indulge. It’s too often the cloak by which the individuality of the writer is concealed and his mo tives hidden, and it leads to trouble. This country has already suffered enough from such “taffy," and paid fo r its folly even with the lives of some of the noblest and bravest men whoever lived. The demagogue is of all men the one most to be dreaded, and his coun cils repudiated. The farmers’ move-; ment is no child’s play. It stands for a principle intrenched in holy writ. It’s not an offensive, but defensive movement, and we are in it and with it to the last ditch, and so long as its expressed motives are its basic principles. Flaunting a red flag in the face of an enraged bull is only inviting him to give battle; this is what that resolution—the bone of contention— i leads up to. It was (to say the least) l both unfortunate and unnecessary, in, so far as it makes our local banks, merchants and other creditors, who; are denied any part in our councils, the prospective sufferers. That is, giving the medidine to the wro'ig pa-; tient. The farmers (as a body) stand for what is right, fair and honest, i They do uot ask any one else to bear: their burdens or do their suffering, j They are urging no warfare on their: friends. It's only those who directly or indirectly oppose or oppress them that they are fighting, and with God and right on their side they are going to win the victory—mark that We hope that in our enthusiasm we may never say a word or do an act that will bring discredit upon the noble course and principles we are defending. The Farmers’ Educational and Co operative Union of America is no oommunistic organization. There is nothing in it to lower the standard of true manhood. To censure as a traitor one of our members who, after having exhausted every fair and hon orable means to meet his financial obligations sells his cotton, even at the low price, to redeem his promise, is as unfair and unjust as it would be to brand as a coward and a traitor the soldier who, overcome with sick ness, fatigue, hunger or wounds, is no longer able to keep his place in j the line of battle. If the exigencies ; of battle will allow them, his com- 1 rades should lend him a helping hand and take him to a place of safety. That is humanity; that’s their duty. Our course is a just one, our struggle a hard one, but the end to be accomplished is abundantly worth the sacrfice. Let us stand firm, and if, in the end, we must go down, let us fall with our faces to the enemy. Let us be true to ourselves, true to our cause; ! true to our country and true to our God; and should we fail to accom- 1 plish what we are contending for, one thing is certain—the forces against: us will hereafter “roost lower.” With God and right on our side we will succeed, and not otherwise. Our advice, however, is: Don’t sell your cotton at less than 15 cents un- til you are no longer able by honor- J able means to keep it off the market.; Never surrender your honor and man-1 hood, let the cost be what it may. Abuse is no argument. It’s only the: weapon of the demagogue. For one. your correspondent will never allow himself to be carried in anybody’s vest pocket or bis “thinking box” to ride on other people’s shoulders. God forbid that he should ever bow with undue reverence to any being or Influence save and except his God and the laws of his country. We have had some rough weather this week, and but little work has been done on the farms. The annual conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church which meets at Gaffney, will afford .ua an opportu nity to meet many of our old friends and acquantances from whom we have been long separated. This will be a great meeting of good people and they will be made welcome to our town and county. Give them an audience. Mr. Robert Westmoreland, of Hick- onr Grove, one of The Ledger’s good friends, gives us this conundrum: A man with eight children has had eleven weddings in his family.. How Is that? Mr. Emmett J. Wlylie, of Hopewell, will soon remove, to Jonesville, where he expects to make his future home. Next Thursday, 28th, will be Thanksgiving day, and Rev. J. P. Stevenson, of Spartanburg, will preach at Salem. An offering will be taken up to assist a young man who is now in the theological seminary at Columbia, preparing for the minis try. We hope to see a liberal dona tion to this worthy object. Come prepared, friends, to help him all you can. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Estes went to Sharon last Tuesday to see Mr. J. T. Bingham, who is in a very low state of health. Mr. Sam J. Strain, our R. F. D. mail carrier, is taking his vacation, and Mr. Leslie Blackwell has assisted in carrying the mail. Those who do evil that good may come, will have to wait a long time for the fruit of their labor. Much concern is now being shown in reference to the removal of the motto, “In God we trust,” from our American coin. The Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of New York (which includes in its membership Presbyterians, United and Reformed Presbyterians,and Reformed Episco pal ministers) last week adopted res olutions petitioning the national gov ernment to retain it. Why this change was suggested or who made it, or for what purpose, we are un able to tell, unless the feeling of those who handle it with unholy pur poses. In that event we would sug gest that the phraseology be changed by inserting the letter “1” in the proper place, so as to make it read: “In gold we trust.” The change would be very slight, but the signifi cance very great, as well as applica ble. We are very glad to see that our brother correspondent, “C,” of Raven na, has taken his place in our ranks again. His letters are very interest ing and we trust they will appear regularly. We would be very sorry that any thing we might say jocosely should be taken so seriously as to mean a “throwing off” on any one who might think us too personal. It’s a liberty we take and it’s a liberty we allow others to exercise with us. “A little nonsense now and then is practised by the wisest men.” When we can’t speak of men and measures pleasant ly we studiously avoid saying any thing at all, unless we consider it ac tually necessary. It’s only the good that need help. The evil can take care of itself. Senator Tillman said, “A man who hag no vices has but few virtues.” The directory published by The Ledger last Tuesday is an indispens able guide to those who wish to meet their friends attending the confer ence at Gaffney next week. The par per is well gotten up and reflects the enterprise of the publisher. Those who miss the daily edition of The Ledger next week know but little what is going on at this church court. Everybody should take it. The man who is too dignified to apologize for a wrong done his neigh bor, however humble his position in life may be, is too mean, cowardly and low down to be countenanced by good people. He is only a murderer at heart, that’s all he is. We learn that Mr. F. A. Goforth got hig blacksmith shop, tools and farm ing implements burned last Tuesday night. Loss about |100. There will be only a slight sprink ling of yellow cotton gathered with the present crop. Most of it opened and has been picked out in fair weather. Wheat sowing will be hindered somewhat on account of the rain, which has been falling this week. But, notwithstanding, “it’s better late than never.” Sow wheat, Brother Farmer*. There are several fine hogs to kill in this section this season. At last accounts Mr. Ed. Leech was doing no good. He is still in the fi<vs- pital at Chester. J. L. S. SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. A HIGH SCHOOL FOR GAFFNEY. EVENTS IN GAFFNEY AND CHER OKEE- To Meet in the Park. All of the children of 12 years of age and under, in the corporation of Gaffney, and two ladies from each ward, and all of the bachelors of the town, are cordially invited to be at the park, at court house, at 3 p. m. on the 28th instant. Come rain or shine. Bach. While nearly all of our friends liv ing in the city of Gaffney have taken advantage of our Sanitol deal, we note with regret that our friends In the country have passed this very liberal offer by without even investi gating. Now, we have thought the matter over and have decided that the reason you have not bought the deal is because you do not under stand this advertising scheme. |2.70 worth of toilet soap, tooth brushes, tooth powder and talc powder, etc., for $1.00. Ths offer goes off shortly. Let us urge you to at least look into the offer. Buy the deal at once. If you are not tickled with It we will foot the bill. What do yon think of that? We know what we are talk ing about. Gaffnoy Drug Co. Nov. 26, Dec. 3. Recent Happenings in and Around the City, and Other Events Gath ered by the Local News Editor. John Wlesley Littlejohn, a well- known colored man, died In Gaffney last Friday night, aged; sixty-five years. He left a wife and two chil dren. Arthur Littlejohn, colored, of Cow- pens, was up before Magistrate Camp yesterday, charged with gambling. His case was continued until Decem ber 7th. There were four or five negroes be fore Mayor Little yesterday, charged with disorderly conduct. None of them were charged with being drunk. The fines Imposed aggregated $12. A few days ago a little negro nam ed Andrew Gaffney spilled some hot water upon the head of little Alice, the daughter of Mr. and M:rs. S. R- Suber, painfully burning her. The negro was committed to Jail, but he was later released. Alice Is getting along nicely. Wlllliam Smith, Susan Smith and Oscar Wladklns, colored, were before Magistrate Bridges Friday charg ed with stealing cotton from Sam Lipscomb, also colored. The magis trate, after hearing the evidence and argument of their attorney, J. B. Bell, Esq., discharged them. In our report of the proceedings of the stockholders meeting of the Gaff ney Manufacturing Company last Thursday, we stated that Mr. Alfred Moore, of Lockhart, had been elect ed as a member of the board of direct ors. We have learned since that Mr. John C. Swygert, of Peakes, was al so elected a director. The Cherokee Normal and Indus trial Institute (colored) will have a rally at the Institute on Thanksgiv ing day for the purpose of raising funds for educational work. This Is a lauable undertaking on the part of the colored people and they should be encouraged In their efforts for the betterment of their race. Mr. J. M. Nelson and family leave today for Norfolk, Va., where they will reside In the future. While we are sorry to lose such good citizens as Mr. Nelson and family are, we can commend them to the citizens of Nor folk and wish them success. Mr. Nelson has not as yet decided wheth er he will engage in business or not. The glass blowers will be in Gaff ney for the rest of this week. They are making some beautiful articles, and It Is wonderful to watch them fashion birds, ships, pipes and neck ties, etc., out of molten glass. The admission is 10 cents and every one who pays the price of admission is entitled to one of the manufactured articles. “Sis in New York” will be the at traction at the Star Theatre next Monday night. The play is replete with rich situations, which will as sure an evening of enjoyment to all who attend. The company will give a number of clever specialties be tween acts, hence there will be some thing doing during the entire per formance. Capt. R. M. Gaffney and Mr. R. M. Wilkins carried Sophia Gaffney to a hospital in Charlotte, N. C., Sun day to be treated. Sophia has been In Capt. Gaffney’s family for twenty years. She is one of the most faith ful and efficient colored women in Gaffney, and all who know her hope that she will recover from her ill ness. Several merchants, when asked how their trade this fall compared with last, were unanimously of the opinion that up to November 1st there was an increase In favor of this fall. Since November 1st it is the consensus of opinion among them that trade is not so good. Of course this is easily accounted for, because there has been very little cotton sold during the month of November. From way down In southern Indi ana. where the real hoosler Is sup posed to come from, the playwright has chosen his quaint, homely charac ters. who are to accompany the irre pressible Sis on. a sight seeing visit to the city of New York, and when the - attraction, “Sis in New York,” comeg to the Star Theatre next Mon day night it ought to do as well as the funny hoosler lass has always done. The Election Friday Overwhelmingly in Favor °f High School. The election held Friday upon the question of establishing a high school in connection with the graded schools of Gaffney resulted in an overwhelm ing majority In favor of the project. The vote by precincts was as fol lows; Thompson’s shop: for high school, 10; against, 0. (Carroll & Byers' store: for high school, 79; against, 1. Limestone Mills; for high school, 56; against 0. Hill’s store: for high school. 57; against, 0. Pleasant Grove; for high school, 20: against, 1. Haas’ box: for high school, 19; against, 0. The total number of votes cast was 243, of which 241 were in favor of the school and two against. There has been a large number of elections on this question in the State, and the vote in Gaffney is the largest which has been cast in the State, which shows that our people are interested in matters which will tend to the im provement of our community. THRODGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE. “TURNED UP.” ITEMS OF INTEREST OF PASSING EVENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Resolutions of Respect. The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the student body, held at Limestone College, No vember 20, 1907: Whereas, the great and ominipo- tent God has seen fit to remove from this earthly home one of his most noble servant, Reverend James L. Lodge, the father of our beloved president, be it resolved, 1st. That we extend to our presi dent and other members of the be reaved family, our tenderest love and sympathy in this dark hour. 2nd. That a copy of thege resolu tions be sent to our president and .the sorrowing family. * i 3rd. That a copy of these pro ceedings be published in the city papers. ! 4th. That a copy be published in ; The Limestone Star. Lily Lee, Angelle Andrews, Nellie Barton. Committee. Most unreliable. We have no hesitancy in saying that Hamp Pridmore is the most un reliable weather prophet in the Unit ed States. He took occasion to in form us Saturday that Sunday morn ing would be very cold. We must confess that in view of Hamp’s prev ious utterances on the subject of the weather, and the results of his pre dictions, we put no faith whatever In his statement. Sunday morning dawned balmly and spring-like, the little birds were singing, and we Idoked out In the direction of Rev. Kirby’s domicile and if it had not been Sunday we would have expect ed to see the Reverend pulling a bell cord over a mule, preparing his land for the reception of corn. Just (one more break, Hamp, and we will have Judges Bridges and Camp to convene in extra executive session, and have them sign a manifesto fo> ever prohibiting and enjoining you against fooling with the weather In any manner, shape or form. One More Week. Owing to the inclemency of the weather last week, the glass blowers, in the building opposite the post office, have decided to remain here all this week. Those who have not seen them must not miss the oppor tunity. Go and see them blow, weave and spin glass. They make birds, baskets, fruit, ships, flowers, ietc., from common crystal glass. The admission is only 10c, including a specimen of their work. This is a | chance to get useful Christmas pres ents that cannot be bought in any 1 store. First Baptist church Notes. There was a very inspiring service at 11 o’clock Sunday, followed by a silent “Thanksgiving offering,’' which reached $60. This filled all hearts with joy. I At the annual meeting for business at 3 p. m., all of the present officers were re-elected. The clerk being ab sent, Broadus Pryor was chosen to fill that office. Committees were ordered for the next year and very hearty assent was given by all to the fact that the pastor’s salary should be increased for next year. —Any young lady who desires an education and who is really without means with which to pay for it may write to J. M. Rhodes, Littleton, N. C. Nov 26-29. —Largest line of silverware at Gaff ney Jewelry Co. —1,000 barrels Flour bought on the decline a few weeks ago, at under prices for cash. Carroll ft Byers. —Gaffney Jewelry Co. gives every one the best for their money. Every one must admit that an or gan which is so necessary to our use fulness and happiness as the eye, can not be unworthy of our serious atten tion. An eminent authority on nerv ousness says that 70 per cent, of the headaches come from eye strain. If you suffe r from headaches you ought to know If it Is your eyes. Consult Dr. Hughes while he is at The Gaffney Drug Company. If your symptoms indicate your eyes as the cause of your head pains, Dr. Hughes will tell you and will prescribe the lenses necessary to correct the trou ble. if you cannot be benefited. Dr. Creech will return to you your mon ey. That seems fair to us, coining from such a reliable firm. Nov. 26, 29. Hon. Luthe r Manship Tonight. j One of the greatest attractions which we will have a’t the Star Thea tre this season will be Luther Man- ship who will appear tonight. Mr. Manship has a national reputation as a refined humorist. His lectures are replete with wit, humor and pathos, and there will not be a dull moment during the course of his lecture. The people of Gaffney will not have the opportunity this season of hearing anything that will even approach this peerless speaker. Do you wear glasses? If so, do they suit your eyej If they do not, come in and have a look in the eyescope while Dr. Hughes is installing it in the Gaffney Drug Company’s optical department. Bring your specks along. He will not on’ - tell you what is wrong, but will sh« - you. Dr. Hughes will be here November 29 to December 3. If you need glasses, don’t overlook this opportunity. Nov. 26, *J9. —Finest watches, rings and diamond goods at Ghaffney Jewelry Co. Subscribe!for The Ledger; 1$ a year. Happenings All Over the State, Taken From Our Exchanges and Tersely Told to Ledger Readers. A letter from the War Department informs Governor Ansel that the Ger man naval vessel Charlotte will visit | Charleston from January 22 to 28. ' The jury in the ease of Mayrant against the city of Columbia brought in a verdict for the plaintiff for $1,600 for laying defective terra , cotta pipes in front of her property. i The heavy rains of the last few days, amounting to nearly two inches and in some places more than that amount, have affected the rivers in the water sheds of the Congaree and , Wateree rivers. The county dispensary board in Columbia made the award of con tracts for about $100,000 worth of liquors in bulk and case goods to meet the increasing demand of the public patronage at the various dis pensaries. The annual meeting of the State School Improvement Association will be held in Columbia on December 30 and 31. Friday Miss Mary T. Nance, the president of the association, gave out the program for publication. She stated that all the speakers who had been invited to address the associa tion had accepted. The trolley line between Charles ton and Summerville will probably be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible. Some time ago this work was stopped temporarily, but it is said that Gen. A. J. Warner, who has backed the road, recently return ed from the north and completed ar rangements for completing the line. So far the attorney general’s de partment has not received any Inti mation of any test case on the Carey- Cothran act from Charleston, and the only papers received have been the answers of the Injunction proceed ings filed against the alleged blind tigers, a hearing on which will be held next week before the Supreme Court. At the coming session of the gen eral assembly several of the State officials will recommend the abolish ing of the income tax. They are convinced that the law is not en forced equally and that public senti ment is against it. Comptroller Gen eral Jones, who has given the matter considerable study, said that he be lieves now the law should be re pealed. Commissioner Watson has complet ed arrangements with the Carnegie institute for a complete history of agricultural work in South Carolina, the history going back as far as the records will permit. This investiga tion. which will be of great varae to the State, will be made at the ex pense of the Institute to a large extent, and Is something needed by Mr. Watson’s department for some time. The Federal revenue raiding force located at Greenville captured anoth er Illicit distillery in the upper part of Greenville Friday, and arrested fodr men, making four stills destroy ed and six men arrested In that sec- Ition during the past three days. The four men arrested were working in the plant at the time of their arrest. The still was destroyed and several thousand gallons of beer , whiskey and mash poured out. General Boyd Issued a general or der Saturday re-assigninr the compa nies to regiments, so as to get the , battalions as close together as pos sible. No change in the first regi ment except Clifton takes the place of Pelzer, disbanded. The second regiment gives up the two Orange burg companies to a third and takes Hartville and Florence from the third. The second adds Bennettsville and Edgefield to make up the twelve. The third gets the Conway and Bam berg companies to make up the quota of twelve. There promises to be a lively fight between city council and the lawyers of Spartanburg as the result of coun cil passing an ordinance requiring all lawyers to pay a license of $25 for the privilege of practicing law in that city. The lawyers are making a noise Indicating that they may carry the case into the higher courts if the city attempts to collect the license fee. jit is understood that unless the li cense is paid within the prescribed time cases against all attorneys who are delinquent will be tried in the police court. While searching for empty bottles in a deep gully just behind the street car waiting station, at the foot of Gervais street, Columbia. Friday a ten-yeaf-old lad discovered the body of a new-born white infant, which had ‘evidently been smothered to death. Cotton cloth was wound tightly about the uptfer part of the body, and there was a bruise the size of a half dollar on the forehead, while the face show ed the congestion that results from strangulation. The limbs were en cased in newspaper. So far no plaus ible theory as to identification has been found. 4 Two performances of This Delightful play Will be Given. It has been decided to give two pro duction* of “Turned Up,” the plaj to be given by the students * of Lime stone College, the first production to be given on Thanksgiving night, the second on Tuesday night following. The dpmmy will run on both night*. The play will be given on Thanks giving night for visitors and other* who have made special arrange ments to see the play on that night, and repeated on Tuesday night for the benefit of those who wish to at tend the conference on Thanksgiving night. Following is the cast of characters: Gen’l. Baltic, on foreign service— Miss Vada Pettit. Capt. Medway, of the "Petrel”— Miss Zoe Zeigler. George Medway, his son—Misa Jes sie 'Dew. Nod Steddam, a young lawyer— Miss Julia Kibler. Carraway Bones, undertaker—Miss Furman Wall. Policeman —< Miss Maude Willing ham'. Mrs. Medway, the Captain’s widow —Miss Lucile Crosby. Sabina, her daughter—Miss Blanche Cole. Ada Baltic, the general’s only daughter—iMlss Mary Martin. Mrs. Pannall, George’s housekeep er—'Miss Elloree Anderson. Cleopatra, the captain’s second wife—Miss Marie Willingham. The twins—Miss lola Steele and Miss May Jones. Synopsis. The scene is laid at Richmond Villa, a country house in England. Time, midsummer. The three acts are supposed to take place in one day. To Teachers. The following letter is self-explana tory and I trust our schools will be well represented In this contest. Any one can see circulars in my office, giving details of the contest. This is the letter in part: To J. L. Walker, Superintendent of Schools. Dear Sir:—In the effort to teach the the younger generation the eco nomical value of the home products of our great Southland, we will give $50.00 In gold for the three best com positions of the uses of cotton seed products. The only condition being that these compositions shall be writ ten by pupils of the schools. The best one from each school is to be sent In to our committee of judges before February l, 1908. All pupils of all schools are eligible. (Signed) B. F Taylor, Secretary South Carolina Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association. Call and see circulars, or send for one. let some boys and girls try for these prizes. They are divided: $25 for the best composition; $15 for the next best, and $10 for the one writing the third best. J. L. Whlker, Superintendent of Education. “8ls In New Yark.” “Sis in New York” is coming next Monday, December 2nd. to the Star Theatre. Sis and her Indiana neigh bors have been so long before the public, entertaining and delighting those who have an ear for the quaint brand of comedy found Just the same nowhere else save Posey county, Hoopole township, Indiana, needs no Introduction. This season’s edition of the fun frolic takes Sis and her rural friends into New York, and she is certainly kept busy dodging the au tos and cars, for she insists on walk ing in mid street in case any of the big buildings should fall. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE. What of Causing the increase Catarrh In Gaffney? In spite of the best efforts of medi cal men, catarrhal troubles are in creasing not only in Gaffney, but ail over the country. Catarrh Is a germ disease, and to cure it germ life in the breathing or gans should be destroyed, and to do this n© other treatment has such pos itive and beneficial action as Hyomei. When the mucous membrane is ir ritated and raw and the tissues weak ened, there is an ideal lodging place for catarrhal germs. Breathe Hyomei and see how quickly it soothes the membranes, vitalizes the tissues and destroys all the disease germs, ren dering catarrh no longer possible. There is no dangerous stomach drugging when Hyomei is used: no tablets or liquid mixtures destroy ing digestion. Breathed through the neat pocket inhaler that comes with every Hy- jomei outfit, the healing balsams pen- ,ertate to the most remote air cells of jtlie throat, nose and lungs, destroy ing the catarrhal germs so that quick j recovery follows. Gaffney Drug Co. agree to refund !the money to any purchaser of Hyo mei who does not find that It does all that is claimed for it. The com plete outfit costs but $1.00. Best thing on earth for colds and ;grip. Nature’s Cough Remedy and Grip Tablets. If a 50c bottle of Nature’s Cough Remedy and a 25c jbox of Grip Tablets don’t cure that 'cold we will refund that 75c as cheer fully as we took it. The Gaffney Co. 2 a. w. tf. —Fresh car Swift’s Food products, at close prices for cash. Carroll ft Byers. Open up that head with a 25c box of Grip Tablets; soldi by Gaffney Drug Co. only. 2 a. w. tf.