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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-10-07

MR.. EDITOR: With many others l went
to Anderson last Salesday to attend q
meeting of the Farmers Convention to
elect delegates to the State Convention to
meet in Columbia in November. The
meeting was called by the ox-County
Chairman, and if not stated explicitly, it
was understood that the meeting would
take place in the Court House. Instead
of this, it appears that few farmers met
in O'Donnells Hall, elected delegates and
transacted other business. Now, is this
course calculated to enlist the co-opera-
ton and support of the farmers of the
County, Is it not probable that there
were many farmers at Anderson last
Monday who would gladly have partici-
pated in the meeting if they had known
the place of meeting? If the object Of
these organizations is to unity the farm
ers, should there not have been more care
and watchfulness in the meeting? These
are questions which seem to me to be i'm
portant, and demand the consideration Of
the leaders in this farmers movement. We
poor humble farmers, cultivators of the
soil, are willing to be humble followers Of
any great movement promising good to
the farmers, but we protest against fol-
lowing so far away. No County organi-
zation can bind the people unless made
up by them. At any rate, these are
thoughts that occur to an humble
FARMER.
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The Grand Jury's Presentment.

To His Honor, j. II. Hudson, Presiding
Judge:
We the Grand Jury of Anderson
County at this the third term of the
Court of General Sessions of said County
for the year 1886, beg leave respectfully
to submit the following report, to wit:
We have reported upon all the bills OF
indictment handed out TO us by the
Solicitor.
We have visited the county offices du-
ring our term of service, and find them
properly kept.
We have examined the Trial Justices
dockets and books, and find them in good
order.
We respectfully recommend that the
County Commissioners purchase safe of
suitable size to contain all the records OF
any importance in their Office. We made
this Recommendation at our first term,
but the same has not yet been carried
out.
We respectfully recommend that our
members of the Legislature have an
extra tax levied, and authorize our Coun'
ty Commissioners to borrow upon such
extra levy sufficient sum of money to
pay off all the past Indebtedness of our
County, and also to borrow an amount of
money equal to three. .fourths of the gen.
eral levy, so that our County may be en-
abled to pay cash for all current expen-
ses. We are satisfied that money can be
saved to the County in this way.
We recommend that the two dollar
communication tax for road duty be raised
to FIVE dollars, and be expended by the
County Commissioners on the roads
whose hands paid the same.
We herewith present the report Of ].
G. Whitfield, Esq, who was appointed to
investigate the Beaverdam Greek, waters
of Rocky River, and respectfully recon-
mend that proper action be taken upon
the same by our County Commissioners
or Solicitor.
We respectfully recommend that the
County Commissioners have the two
roads leading west from the city of An.
derson, at places known as Byrum's hill
and Byrum's bottoms, and the Belton
road between the corporate limits of said
city and the Rocky River Bridge, round.
ed up and putin thorough condition for
travel, and that they see to this that it is
done before winter, even though it re-.
qure extra force of hands to do it.
We recommend that the County Com
missioners build a bridge over Hurricane
Creek on the road from Piedmont to
Pelzer and Williamson.
We herewith tender our thanks to His
Honor the Presiding Judge, the Solicitor
and other officers of the court for kind
ness and courtesies extended to US du-
ring our term of Office.
G. A. REED,
Foreman.
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Circuit Court.

The Court of General Sessions for the
County of Anderson convened on Mon.
day last with his Honor Judge Hudson
presiding, and Solicitor Orr representing
the State. Upon taking his seat, Judge
Hudson charged the Grand Jury in q
clear and able manner upon their duties,
and entered vigorously upon the admins
tratiou OF Justice. The following cases
have Loen disposed of as indicated be-
low:
The State vs.. Charles Wells. Indict-
ment for carrying concealed weapons.
Verdict guilty. Sentence $500 and cost,
or two months in Jail.
Tue State VS. Andrew Jones. Com
pound Larceny Pleaded guilty. Sem
tence six months in Penitentiary.
The State VS.. Lafayette Cobb Kearns.
Selling liquor without license. Tried in
the absence of defendant, and verdict of
guilty rendered Sealed sentence left for
defendant.
The State VS.. Sam Valentine. Assault
and Battery of high and aggravated ma
ture. Guilty. Six months in the peni-
tentiary.
The State VS.. Elijah TeasIey and Betsie
Thompson alias Betsie Hill. Adultery
Verdict guilty. Sentence six months each
in State penitentiary.
The State VS.. Charles Keith and Sam
Chamblee. Larceny from the field. Sam
Chamblee was not arrested, and the case
was tried as to Charley Keith. Verdict
guilty. Three months in County Jail.
The State vs.. Jack Chapman. Adultery.
Guilty. Six months in penitentiary.
The State vs.. Amanda Massey. Assault
and Battery, with intent to kill. Guilty.
$500 and cost, or thirty days in Jail.
The State vs.. A. B. Hamblin. Carrying
concealed weapons. Pleaded guilty.
$4,000 and costs.
The State vs. John Simpson. Rape.
Not guilty.
AS we go to press the Court is engaged
in the trial of the case of the State vs..
Robert and Mary Gray for murder.
Judge Hudson and Solicitor Orr are
pressing the business of the Court forward
with marked energy and ability. 1t is
probable that the criminal business will be
completed on tomorrow.
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willlnmston corrsspondsnoe.

The shrill noise Of the planning ma
chine, the making and laying of so many
brick, the chatter of cotton gin, and
regular ringing of the College bell from
"early morn til dewy eve" keeps us re-
minded of the industrious working hands
and brain in our especially favored little
town, and causes US to send up praises
every day from heart full of gratitude
for having cast our lots in such "green
pastures and by the still waters"
We have the great privilege and pleas
ure of attending good prayer-meetings
every week; it keeps our poor hearts
cheered on the stormy way of life. In
these pray ayer-meetings our young men
speak out the sentiment of their minds
full of the spirit, and are letting their
s'lights so shine that the world can see
their good works" The short, but beau.
tiful remarks made by Prot. L. Lander on
thesubject of 'The everyday works of a
Christians life," were much appreciated
and very profitable to his hearers.
Messrs. Geo. Sullivan and B. Carpenter
are in New York purchasing new goods
for the coming season.
We.were pleased to learn of the return
of Mr.. Leland Williams, from Tennessee,
to take his old place in business at Pied
mont. He was accompanied by his sister,
Miss Julia, who is one of the Alumnae OF
our College, and who will perhaps remain
over the winter with her many friends
and relatives of this State.
We are sorry to chronicle the death of
Collie Gat.ss, that good, gentle and beauti-
full old horse which has for years plodded
our streets so faithfully. Collie is gone to
his long rest, and peace be to his ashes.
Williamson is putting on bright, new
appearance in the way of the combination
fence. Several of our citizens are enclos.
ing their premises with this new and
beautiful style of fence and others speak
of doing so.
One or two families from the country
have been in of late, looking out for new
home. We extend to them hearty well
come, and could certainly supply their
wants in nice home on several of our
ofrooto A, y. N.
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Messrs. VI. Masters, R. A. Bagwell,

Messrs. v. I. Masters. r. A. Bagwell,
nj. Gassaway, G. Gassaway and J.. r. Ste.
| venson have gone to Greenville to attend
Furman University. We wish them q
pleasant sojourn there.
Owing to the repairs that are going on
at the State House in Columbia, the next
session of the Legislature will be held in
IN Agricultural Hall, which is now being
Gxed up for the occasion.
Don't forget that owing to holiday the
| New York Cash Store will again be closed
on Lext Saturday, 9th inst. The Balti-
more Clothing House and Lesser & Co.'s
store will also be closed the same day.
The following gentlemen have been ap-
painted Commissioners of Election for
Anderson County: state-G. F. Tolly, P.
X. Mct'nlly and F. T. Wilhite; Federal
~. D. Maxwell, Foster FAINT and II. s.
Lison.
Young man, don't imagine chat because
girl smiles at you that she loves you.
We have seen young ladies smile at the
antics of cage of monkeys. How do
/ YOU know but that She takes you for q
lost link?
There were four applicants before the
Examining Board last Thursday for the
beneficiary cadetships in the Citadel Acad.
envy. The successful applicants were
Messrs. ]. Furman Evans and A. L.
Humphreys.
.ye are requested to state that Belton
L,dge, No. l3O, A. F. NJ, will meet next
Saturday morning, at 10 O'clock. The
members are urged to be prompt in at
tendance, as business of importance will
be transacted.
There was sudden change in the wealth
er last Friday night, and since then the
nights have been quite cool. Many per.
sons say there was frost on Monday morn
ing. but as the atmosphere was so dry, no
dA,1age was done.
The Presbyterian congregation at Lau-
rens, s. c., has called Rev. E. o. Frierson,
OF Norfolk, Va, to the pastorate of their
Charch. Mr.. Frierson is brother Of
Rev. DR.. Frierson, Of this city, and is an
able, eloquent divine.
Rev. A. A. Marshall, of Gainesville,
Ga, who was expected to accept call to
the pastorate of the Anderson Baptist
Church, has signifed his inability to ac-
ceps the call, much to the regret of the
Church and congregation here.
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The Atlanta Constitution. of last Sunday,
says: ION Thursday Mr.. R. T. White, of
Atlanta was married to Miss Sallie Fos-
ter, in Cowpens, S. G. The marriage took
place at the residence of Colonel Joel
Foster, and was brilliant affair. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. j. M.
Ariel, Of Cowpens." Mr.. White is ma
tive of Anderson County, and we join
with his many friends here in extending
him congratulations.
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The Farmers' Convention.

The Farmers County Convention met
in this city, in O'Donnell's 8 Hall, last Mon.
day, under the call of D. K. Norris, Chair
man County Executive Committee.
The meeting was called to order by
Capt. D. K. Norris. On motion of Col. E.
M. Rucker, Capt. Norris was elected per-
manent Chairman. Col. W. E. Walters
was elected Secretary.
The election of five delegates to the
State Convention to meet in Columbia on
the 9th of November being the object of
the call of the meeting, as stated by the
Chairman, nominations were declared in
order, and the following gentlemen were
nominated: J. Belton Watson, D. X.
Norris, John W. Rosemond, D. S. White,
M. MCGEE, T. w. Martini. R. P. Clink-
scales, r. W. Simpson and M. Berry Will
liams.
Messrs. C. o. Burriss, J. B. Watson and
R. NJ. Burns were appointed tellers.
While the ballots were being counted,
Capt. D. K. Norris read the following
communication from the Secretary OF the
Nswberry Farmers Club which, on mo-
ton, was received as information:
SILVER STREET, S. O., Sept. 30, '86.
DEAR SIR: At meeting of the New
berry Farmers Club, held at Newberry
CHI, August l4th, 1886, the following
preamble and resolution were passed,
which I beg you to submit to your Club !:
"Whereas, We, the farmers of Newber-
ry feel that the time for retrenchment and
reform is upon us; and, whereas, the be-
lief is general that the official positions in
the County are more numerous than de-
manded by necessity or supported by
economical administration of public af-
fairs.
"Resozued, That committee of three be
appointed to investigate the charges which
originate this belief, said committee, after
having made thorough examination, to
report to called meeting of this body at
such time as may be designated by the
proper authorities; and that the Secretary
be Instructed to correspond with all other
county organizations, requesting them to
take action in this matter, thereby secur-
ing unity of action at the State Conyen-
tion, which will be held in Columbia on
| the 9th day of November, 1885,"
Hoping that we may accomplish good,
am, very respectfully,
JNo. c. GoeaANs,
Secretary N. T. G.
J.. Douthit offered the following res
olutions, which were seconded by D. X.
Norris in an effective speech and unani-
mously adopted by the meeting:
Resolved, That it is the duty of the State
to inaugurate an Agricultural and Me.
chanical College separate and distinct
| from the South Carolina College.
Resolued, That the Agricultural Depart
ment be reorganized in the interest Of the
farmers and Of economy.
R. P. Clinkscales read Constitution for
the organization of permanent County
Club. After discussion, it was referred to
committee, consisting of R. P. Clink-
scales, E. M. Rucker, ]. B. Douthit, J. R.
Newton and T. W. Martin, with instruc-
tions to report to an adjourned meeting
of this Convention on saleday in Novem-
ber.
The tellers made their report and the
following delegates to the State ,Conyen-
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ton were declared elected: NJ. McGee, D.
X. Norris, T. W. Martin, r P. Clink-
scales and J. Belton Watson; alternates,
R. W. Simpson, j. w. Rosemond, D. s.
White, ]. A. Hall and M. B. Williams, jr.
There being no fnrther business, the
Convention adjourned.
W, E. WALTERS, Secretary.
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Williamson Female College,,
Williamson, Sc.
Rev. S. LANDER, A. M, D. D., Pres.
TEN EFFICIENT ASSISTANTS.

TFHIs well known Institution, in her,
Il 18th year under the present manage.
ment, still maintains her high standard Of
scholarship, and extended curriculum, and
is constantly improving her facilities and
methods for the highest development and
best training of the pupils committed TO
her care.
Special attention is given to Elementary
Reviews, Compositions Spelling. Penman-I
Tuitional premiums attainable by all.
Material aid to pnblic teachers. For par
.ticulars, address the President.
Sept q, 1886 II ~
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-11-13
The Friendly Oyster.

The oyster is again in our midst.
The oyster is good thing to have
in ones midst. 1t creates feeling
of comfort and content, and answers
completely the old question as to
whether or not life is worth living.
There may be better aquatic things
than the oyster but their names are
not known. The gentle bivalve is
the very essence of goodness.
The oyster is mankind's friend. 1t
is as modest as its useful. In its
youthful days it affixes itself to an
object, and stays there until COM
PEELED to leave. 1t does not visit or
CAD about, or 60 on excursions. 1t
sticks closer to its perch than a poll
tician to a sinecure. All it does is to
be there and get fat. AS the tides
pass by it opens its mouth and takes
in hwhatever of nutriment the cur
rent brings. For months and months
it stores away the succulence of the
salt seas. Then some frosty morn
ing it jumps in to a drench and leaves
its watery home. 1t comes to the
city, takes up its residence in raw
box, and when the sable gentleman
with a knife threatensto cut its throat,
it comes out of its shell, crawls upon
the prongs of fork, and after passing
through yawning cavern takes a
last, long dive into some human
depth, from which no traveller re-
turns. Its little life is gone, but the
man who takes it utters a benediction
and calls for another half dozen.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-11-13
Familiarity Breeds Beauty, Too.

After you come to know people
very intimately, you do not know
whethery they are pretty or not.
Their ways make an impression on
you, but not their noses and ears,
their eyes and mouths. In time the
soul expresses itself to you, and it is
that which you see.
A man who has been married
twenty years scarcely knows what
his wife looks like. He may declare
that he does, and tell you that she is
bewitching little blonde, with soft,
blue eyes, long after she is fat and
red and forty; because the image of
his early love is in his heart, and he
doesn't see her as she is today, but as
she was when he courted her.
Or, being an Indifferent husband
he may not know she is the fine wo-
man that other people think her.
You have known men who have
married the plainest women and
think them beauties; and you know
beauties who are quite thrown away
on men who value a wife only for
her success as a cook.
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A Rice Plantation.

Southern Bivouac.
No fairer prospect exists in the
whole realm of agriculture than the
landscape of a well-appointed rice
plantation, whether viewed in early
spring before planting, with the tawny
seams of its entertainments intersect-
ing the checkered squares, the yellow
mould yet steaming from the plow,
and the whole visible area apparent
ly as clearly swept and garnished as
a parlor floor; or later, during the
nursery reign of the fostering "stretch
water" each square lake, its wave
lets ripping under the fresh sea
breeze, with the tops of the young
plants immersed, for forcing-in
long, waving lines Of tendrils floating
on the water, and the russell banks,
separating lake from lake, now paths
of emerald, their grassy carpet blow
ing in the April sun; Or later still,
during the ''long water" the entire
landscape one waving sea Of green,
broken only by the crystal ribbons of
canals and quarter drains; or finally,
in the full noon-tide of harvest time,
the level fields, now lakes no more,
but vast stretches of stubble dotted
with stacks of golden grain, as if an
army tented there. The wheat lands
of Dakota are impressive, but their
unbroken, unrelieved monotony is
almost painful. The vine-clad hills
of the upper Ohio are novel and in
teresting; the velvet slopes of the
valley Of the Roanoke and Ken
tucky's blue. grass meadows pretty
and attractive; buta study of therice-
fields of the Atlantic deltas is simply
fascinating.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-11-13
The Book Balanced Perfectly.

The cashier eff a business place had
occasion to leave his desk one day,
and he called the son of the proprie-
tor, who was at work in another de-
partment to take his place for an hour
or two, and instructed him about how
to make entries in the cash book, in
case any money came in, the receipts
on one side and the disbursements
on the other. The boys father came
in and wanted 81, which the son gave
him, and when the cashier came back
he found an entry in the cash book.
On one side was this: "Took iii two
dollars from a granger with his pants
tucked in his boots" The cashier
looked at the scrawl in the book and
then at the cash drawer, and said:
"Well, where's the two dollars "'
The boy thought a minute, took a
pencil and wrote on the other side of
the book: "Pa collected the two
dollars" The cashier sighed and
the boy said: "Well it balances,
doesn't it? What more do you
want?n
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dust or even dirt, will cause her to
work. If she finds only one grain oc-
casionally she will be satisfied, and
if hungry will work hard the entire
day for more. The best mode for feed
ing is to cook piece of meat and
make a mush with the pieces, mixed
with ground oat meal, bran and ship
stuff, equal parts. Have it very stiff,
and give it to the hens very early in
the morning, but give them only
about half enough. Then throw some
grain in scratching place, and leave
them untilSnight, when mixture of
oats and wheat may be given. In
winter corn may be allowed but new
er summer. The main point is to
feed them SO as to keep them busily
scratching all the time.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-11-13

The propriety and good taste of
doing away with abbreviated names
among women are fast growing into
favor, and the good old-fashion of
giving the full name is regarded as
correct and dignitied. Mollie and
Matte and Tillie and Maggie are
again Mary, Martha, Matilda, and
Margaret-stately names, all ofthem,
and full of significance, whereas their
dimunitives are silly and meaning
less; and women are gradually
awakening to the fact that it is far
more elegant to reserve these pet
names if they be used at all, for the
household and to sign themselves
always, in addressing those outside
this little circle, with the full name
they received at the baptismal font.
In this respect our ancestors showed
a proper amount of dignity; and it
would be well now if the old form of
addressing women as Mistress Ann
Page, Mistress Catherine Smith, etc.,
were revived. The present custom
ofretaining the maiden as a middle
name after marriage and the use of
the husbands Christian name by
widows are both sensible, as they
identify the individual with certain
family.-Chicago Herald.