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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20
CHINESE ETIQUETTE.
Rules of Behavior Prescribed by Custom
In the Celestial Empire.

Rules Of Behavior Prescribed by Custom
In the Celestial Empire.
Sir James Legge. the professor Of
Chinese at Oxford. has recently pub
lished some curious details concerning
the ''Li-Ki." or Rules of Behaviour
classic work in a country where man is
bound by traditional ceremony from
his first steps until the day OF his
death. As to visits, the manual directs.
among other things. that the master Of
the house must advance outside to
meet his guest, who will refuse to
enter his door first. The host, after a
profound bow, then enters at the side
of the guest. The door passed. the
same trouble occurs about going up
stairs; it is only after a long exchange of
set compliments that the two walk up
side by side. but even then the visitor
must mount the first step with his
right foot and the host with his left
foot. Cinnamon who failed to observe
this ceremonial would be considered
without breeding.
custom orders that when the invita-
ton is given he shall receive from the
host certain advice as to conduct, such
as: do not eat with noise; do not
crunch the bones with your teeth or
drink down the sauces at a gulp."
This is said seriously and seriously re-
ceived. If the master of the house is
a person of Importance and offers to
his guest fruit with stones or pits. such
as peaches or cherries. the guest must
put the pits in his pockets in order
not to appear to refuse any thing
the host is good enough to
offer. If a melon is served. tho
manner of cutting it depends upon the
cast to which the cutter belongs. Sem
timents are regulated by custom as
well as their expression. Thus, if in
the course OF visit refreshments are
offered to the guest. he must drink the
first cup with an air Of profound
thought" the second with satisfied
expression"
The ''Li-Ki" has many pages devoted
to the ceremonial of mourning. Grief
must attain its height at the return
from the funeral. The code says:
when a father has died, the son must
seem to be completely overwhelmed;
when the body has been placed in the
coffin, he should cast around him rapid
chances of affection. as If he sough. for
something he could not find. After
the burial he should appear uneasy and
alarmed, as if waiting for some ono
who does not come. At the end of the
first year of mourning, he should ap-
pear sad; at the end Of the second
year. uneasy" Lamentations are 70
stricted to certain hours and places
At certain times tho mOurner must
bare his breast and jump up and down.
II mourning for distant relative, it II
sufficient for him to pretend to jump.
Consolation is also meted out by rule
The .Li-Ki" mentions woman named
King Kiang, who was 60 well-bred that
having lost both husband and son she
mourned for her son both day ana
night and for her husband by day only.
Irregularity In ceremonial as to mourn
ing is regarded with such disfavor tho
the ''Li-Ki" observes: 1T is betteD
not to mourn at all than 70 mouFD
after an improper fashion and In ~
proper dress. "-Losdeo 1slegrosA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20

He crawled back through the tunnel,
put on his warmest clothes, filed one
Of the capaci Gus pockets with crackers
and salt pork, and. dragging his snow.
shoes after him, again emerged into
the outer air.
Here he strapped the snow-shoes to
his feet. Then, placing the shovel and
pick on his shoulder. began working
his way toward the valley.
He still had some hope that he might
find his father at Hunters Point. The
hope was rather faint, but it served to
cheer him, and he endeavored to
strengthen it.
Pap mout er been in no FIX ter leave
the camp yistiday. er they mout er
KEEP i'm thar SEEM ct thar was storm
comm. Shops come home fore this.
Las spring when they tied can ter
his tail he jes' came a-b'ilin' up the
mounting an pap didn't git home fer
half day afterwards.
Shep wallowed heavily down the
mountain side, and Bat, sustained by
the snow-shoes, followed briskly after.
just before reaching the valley Shep
darted ON in advance and soon Bat
heard him barking furiously. When
he came up. tho dog commenced dig
ging into the snow, whining anxiously
and occasionally looking into his young
masters face.
Bat turned dcathly pale and fell upon
his knees.
"Pap's buried under thar" he cried.
II know he is. Thar's whar Shops
left i'm an it's twenty feet to the
ground"
He knew that should he dig the re-
mainder of the day he could not reach
the earth beneath.
The smoke at Hunters Point again
caught his eye. He threw down pick
and shovel and started across the two
mile level ut as brisk run as possible.
He never slackened his pace until he
reached the camp. and. painting and
exhausted, reelcd into the nearest
cabin.
His story was quickly told and a res.
cuing party of twenty men speedily
organized.
Bat, Notwithstanding his exhaustion.
insisted on returning with them.
Shep was still digging away in the
snow when they reached the place
where Bat had left him.
The men worked in relays, and two
hours labor brought them to the earth
below. There ledge was discovered
and beneath it cavity.
Into this Shop dashed, returning at
once, and by a vigorous wagging Of
his tail evidently inviting the men to
follow.
Follow they did; and in the cavity
found John Barnacle, senseless, but by
no means dead.
He was taken to the camp. where he
was restored to consciousness: and in q
few days was able to walk about.
He had left the camp in an intoxi-
Gated condition. OF how he managed
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20

to find the cavity and crawl into it he
has no knowledge. When questioned
on the subject he shakes his head and
simply says that Gods own hand must
have guided him.
The claim on Bald Mountain. prop
erly worked. has yielded richly. and
John Barnac,e is now prosperous and
thoroughly temperate.
Bat Barnacle is a splendid specimen
of upright, sturdy young manhood;
and he keeps as one of his sacred days
the anniversary of the great snow
slide on Bald Mountain, which led his
father to trust in and lean on the strong
arm of an overruling Providence in
stead of blindly following the chimera
of luck. JOHN H. WHITsON.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20


There had been a slight furry Of
snow the day previous. and drifting
particles of frost glinted in the early
morning sunshine like floating bits OF
silver. The snow-caps on the mount
aims had been piling higher and high
er, and the leaden cloud-banks that
hung about the peaks gave promise Of
another storm.
Old John Barnacle. grizzled and I'M
kempt, came out OF the little dug-out
set in the side of the mountain, and.
after giving himself shake. glanced
at the sky and then at the distant
camp.
You'll hev ter work in the tunnel
to-day by yerself. Bat; I'm bound ter
60 to camp fer some terbacker. It's
alters my luck to git out o terbacker
when thar's storm in the air."
Bat Barnacle stopped in his work Of
shoveling snow and looked anxiously
up at his father.
''Seems to me you're out o ter
hacker most every day lately. pap"
he protested. You got some only day
before yistiday."
The shadow of an emotion akin to
shame swept over John Barnacle's
face. He drew his eyes away from
the searching gaze of his son and al
lowed them to wander hesitatingly
over the adjacent mountains.
Il low Go 60 ter the Pint too
often, Bat. thet's fac! But it's ter
backy this time. shore. They was
most out day before yistiday, an l
on'y got teenty piece. It's gone; an
I'm tibet restless this mornin' 'thout it
thet don't b'leeve l c'u'd work, no
how"
"Thar's the feel O blizzard in the
air. urged Bat, IAN I've been
worryin' bout you ever sence we heerd
o them slides at Aspen. The caps on
ole Badly heur looks powerful threat
cnia' sence tibet las blizzard. Eft
sh'u'd come anorther'n like tibet We
git it cert'in."
Thar won't be any storm till night,
nohow! replied the elder Barracle,
again surveying the leaden cloud
banks ard the frosty sky. I'm be
hoI1e fore then: an eft wants TO biz
after l git back, why, let it biz. l
reckon the biggest slide tibet ever slid
couldn't hurt this dug-out."
He whistled to the dog and walked
rapidly down the trail. leaving Bat in
utter loneliness.
Bartholomew Barnacle or Bat" a
his father called him. was perhaps fif
teen. 1t was difficult to Judge of hi:
age. for hard work and anxiety haG
stunted his body while ageing his face
His father had come to Bald Mount
ain the spring before. Mounted on al
old. blind horse, with Bat perched be
hind him. he had set out intending t.
cross the divide. Near the poin
where the dug-out now chung. the hors,
had slipped and fallen. dislodging
greas quantity of earth in his efforts t.
regain his feet and revealing yer,
promising streak Of "pay-dirt.
Barnacle went no further. but set hi
stakes ana named it the Blind Hors
claim.
'.It's the first good luck I've he'd il
fifteen years, Bat, he said. exultantly
ian the blind hoss brung it 10 US. W
must take good keer of him."
But the old horse died in the cours
of month and about the same tim
there came "slip" in the .'pa
streak"
Barnacle started tunnel. hoping t
strike it again further in the mountain
but the death of the horse weighed o
him. The old craving for liquor. whic
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20
BARNACLE'S LUCK.
His Miraculous Escape and What
It Did for Him.
Written for This Paper,1

IL lew rough CdD-
ms nstituting
the camp at Hunt
er's Point could be
p ! a i n ly Sc e n
through t h e
wreaths Of smoke
I h at hung over
them like a vail of
gauze, although
tn ey were five
miles away as the
crow flies, and
double that dis
lance by rail.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20

Are you tired, dear? asked the
fond wife when evening came.
..riredr' said her husband. II should
say I was tired. I've been working
bye q eas-meter all day long. Som
errjlle Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-09-20

Hours went Nv uuuOtcu. he oAA
hunger drove him to the cupboard. 1t
was impossible to cook any thing. But
there were a few hard crackers on the
shelves and an abundance of salt pork.
and these he devoured greedily. not
forgetting the dog.
Then he again crawled into the mar
row tunnel and attacked the drift. An
other hour. possibly two. dragged by.
Then his pick broke through the crust
and current of cold air, accom-
panied by q bath Of sunshine. poured
in on him.
It was daylight. and tho storm had
cleared away.
..Hurrahr' he cried. Selling the
shovel and charging the hole suffi-
GENTLY to permit his esress.
Shep bounded after him and frol-
licked about in evident glee.
The scene Of desolation that greeted
Bat caused his spirits to sink again.
The gulches. canyons and trails were
obliterated. The grove Of pines has
disappeared. Here and there spin
tered trunk protruding from the drifts
was all that served to point out the
place where the stately trees had SC
recently lifted their kingly crests.
He looked across toward Hunters
Point. The cabins were still there
but the intervening valley was one vast
snow-6eld, wide-reaching and desolate
A. curl Of smoke from one of the cabin.
showed that the inhabitants. or at leas,
some of them. were yet alive; and tx
! sight recalled him to his own situation
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
Lowndesville Items.

The cold rains of the past week was bad
on cotton, but no serious damage done.
We had a hard cold wind from the
Northeast Sunday night, that blowed
down and damaged small grain to some
extent in this section.
The small grain cropis not very prom
Using. Wheat is rusting badly in places,
and it is feared that spring oats will not
be high enough to cut, but the rains may
bring them out.
Our handsome young friend, Mr.. George
Bruce, was quite sick for some days last
week, but we are glad to see him again at
his post in the store of T; Baker & Son.
Master Ned Fox is on visit to relatives
in Mt. Carmel. Master Ned is business
little fellow.
Mr.. 8. A. Speed showed US a~stalk oi
cotton ten inches high with two well de-
veloped squares on it. Can any one beat
it?.
Mr.. B. r. Beck, formerly of Augusta, is
keeping books for Messrs. T. Baker &
Son at this place.
Mr.. E. H. Matthews, Of Atlanta, spent a
few days in town last week. We are
always glad to see him in our town.
Mr.. Charlie Clinkscales, who has been
quite sick in Lexington, Kentucky, re-.
turned home last Saturday. We are glad
to see him back again.
Rev. W. s. Martin had to "foot it" all
the way from Bslton to Anderson last
Thursday to catch the train to Lowndes-
Vile. Wonder if he improved the oppor-
tunity to study out new editorial on
"woman suffrage?" EYES.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
The Flremen,s Tournament.

The all-absorbing topic of the City just
now is the Firemen's Tournament, which
is rapidly approaching. Anderson will
no doubt have the largest crowd she has
ever entertained. About nine or ten COM
panies have already notified Chief Diver
that they would be present. and several
others will be heard from in few days.
In speaking of our Tournament, the
Athens (Ga.) Chronicle says:
The different fire companies of the city
a,e now busily engaged making every
preparation for the Anderson tournament.
The boys are getting In good trim to bring
away the prizes. or course all three Of
the Athens companies cannot capture the
first prize, but we venture to say that 40
companies who participate In the races
will make better records than the Athens
trio. Hope, under the careful guidance
of Capt. Ed. Hopkinson, will no doubt
make record that no company need be
ashamed of, and which will be equalled by
few. The Hope boys are confident Of sue
cess. No. s, who made such fine record
last May, will also "make the rum" and
will be in charge of Capt. w. f. Dorsey.
This is comparatively young company,
having been In existence only about one
year, and yet it is one Of the latest in the
State, and the boys expect to win fresh
Taurels on South Carolina soil. No. 4,
whose membership comprises the slight
foots' of East Athens, will also be On
hand, and will make some Of their Light
ming runs. Capt. John Dootson will have
the No. 4. boys under his control, and we
congratulate him on having 30 fine a team.
Messrs. Jno. Knox, from Hope, Gus
Nicholson, from No. 5, and Jno. Dootson,
from No. 4, will represent their respective
companies in the foot race. This will be
one Of the most interesting features to the
Athens boys.
Engineers, Will Williford and Ham Os-
borne, will win the contest for the quick
est steam, bucket contest, and distance
with the Hope steamer. These are two OF
the best engineers in the State.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
A Sunday School Organized.

MEssRs. ED1roRs A Sunday School was
organized on Sunday evening, May goth,
at place near the residence of j. w. Ad-
ANS, about mile below Mt. Bethel
Church. There were thirty-thrce names
enrolled. This section has needed Sab
bath School for some time, there being a
great many young people near enough to
attend regularly. The house is commo-
dious building, being prepared for dwell
ing, but is now vacant. 1t has glass win
dows, which will furnish the desired light.
1t is situated in beautiful grove, and near
a good well. Considering the situation,
and the convenien ces that are afforded, we
can but hope for hourishing school in the
near future. The majority of Schools are
using Lessons" the ''Kind Words" or
Advance Quarterlies," but our Superin-
tendent, A. s. Armstrong, is in favor of
using the New Testament altogether, and
nothing more. 'Tis true great many eau
read and obtain knowledge from the Tes-
lament to whom the lesson papers are very
difficult. We think our Superintendent
is altogether competent to fill the place,
and by his energy and zeal we expect to
see good working School where it has
been long needed. SUBSCRIBER.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
SPECIAL DRIVES.

WE have just received from an
Auction House q big lot Of Wash
Fabrics way below their market val
ue, and we are Offering them at prices
less than cost to our competitors. he.
member, they are special drives, and
when this lot is sold, EVEN WE,
THE LEADERS OF LOW PRI-
CES,, cannot duplicate. So come at
once and secure some of the Bargains,
GRANADA PLAIDS-all new,
pretty patterns, 30 inches wide, only
Bic. Sold the world over for 12ac.
TUFTED VEILINGS,-pretty,
new, soft goods, we'll worth 123c. We
sell them for BIC.
1400 LAWNS, handsome patterns,
special drive at 10c.
Figured India Lawns, 10c.
DUNNELL BATISTE, yard wide.
full line of Patterns to select from, 1Oc.
CREPELINE, those lovely goods
which have been so much admired, re-
duced from 16c, now 124c.
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GENTLEMEN,
4 WORD WITH YOU.

Do you need a Straw Hat? Then
see our line; we are closing out our
stock of Straw Goods, and you may
have your own selection at your own
price, provided your price is nos'too
low.
"our" 75c Plated Bosom Shirt is q,
Leader in every sense of the word.
No cheap Shirt, but a regular dollar
quality.
Our lire of Mems Five Dollar Hand
Made Shoes are without an equal.
Why pay six or seven dollars for a
Shoe when you can buy as good a
wearer and perfect fit for $500.
A complete stock Of Gents Under
shirts, either Gauze or Nainsook.
Gents Linen Collars, a complete
line, at 10c, either standing or turn
down. Our stock of Gents Neckwear,
Hosiery, Pumps, Handkerchiefs is
complete in every detail. We have at
last secured Half Hose that we
guarantee fast black.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
CRAYT0N, JONES & SEYBT,
NO OTIONs,

At prices that will be appreciated
by. economical buyers.
Pearl Buttons, all sizes, 1S to 26
lines, be per dozen.
Knitting Cotton, red, blue, brown,
regular 10c size for Sc.
Misses Brilliant Lisle Hose, special
drive at 15c. Only a limited quantity
and no more to be had.
Palmetto Fans, five for a nickel.
Ladies' Linen Collars, best made, ,1Oc.
Turkey Red Doylies, 25c per dozen.
Children's Hoods in endless variety.
Our Parasols and Gloves are sure
to please you.
We have received a new lot Of Che
nile, Arrasene, Fillosell, Tinsels,
Wash and Embroidery Floss and
Knitting Silks.
Our Millinery and Mantua Making
Departments are growing in favor
every day.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
Martin pamoorntio dub.

The Martin Township Democratic Clul
met on the 10th and reorganized with th!
following officers: President, George NJ
McDavid; 1st Vice President, J. T. Ash
ley; End, L. N. Martin Secretary, R. B. A
Robinson Corresponding Secretary, L. NJ
Wilson; Executive Committee, John O
Hawkins, w. L. Mitchell, T. L: CGnk
scales, jr., r. L. Folger, J. w. Keaton
John A. Wakefield and Jesse 7. Drake
Member of County Executive Committee
J. a, Drake,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
Startling But True.

Willis POINT, TEXAS Dec. l, 1885.
After suffering for more than three years
with disease of the throat and lungs, I got
so low last Spring was entirely unable to
do anything, and my cough was 80 bad ]
scarcely slept any at night. My Druggist,
Mr.. H. +. Goodnight, sent me bottle Of
DR.. BOSANKO'S COUGH AND LUNG
SYRUP. found relief, and after using six
$1.O0 bottles 1 was entirely cured. ]. M.
WELDEN. Sold by Orr q Sloan. 8
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Beats Them All.

100 Ladies' Black Boncle Jerseys. For
house or street wear they are certainly !
nice. We bought them cheap, and propose
same. Remember, they are black, and
sizes "a, SO, 38, 40, ~. Now is the time to I
strike for jersey. Price only soc.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
scrlm and Curtain Net.

We succeeded in closing out lot of;
scrim used for curtains. You know they
are worth l23c, but we are selling ours at
Sac. Also, lot of handsome Lace Curtain
Net which is of very fine make. Itisgood
enough for palace, and the price only
reads 121c.
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Cheap as Dirt.

5000 yards fine yard wide Sea Island.
Our competitors ask 10c for it. We be-
lieve in turning our money over. See it 2
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Here is a Sumner.

1000 yards fine imported yard wide
Satine. They come in solid colors, striped;
oriental patterns. Best Summer or Spring
dress a lady can wear. A reward Of Ten
Dollars will be paid if you can purchase
elsewhere for less than 20c. Our price is
in the reach of all. Only twelve and a
half cents!
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Bleaching Department.

We make this one of our pets. Our
stock is full and complete this season. Our
hobby is brand called "Nameless." Full
yard wide, no starch, good, heavy weight.
Is equal to New York Mills, but price is
much loWer-only Sic,
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Look How Cheap.

Pepperell two and half yard wide Sheet
ing, bleached and unbleached. Best goods
made, wear unequalled by any. We have
large lot in stock, and propose to sell eli
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-05-24
Hickory Shirtinq

For the millions. Our best brands, either
in blue or brown, now on sale at ten cents
per yard, Other Stores get 12!c, 80.
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Shirts.

Our Celebrated Pearl Shirt, unlaundried,
made of New York Mills Bleaching. fine
linen bosom, reinforced-sold all over An-.
derson for $l.00-our price is only 75c.
Gents Linen Collars, turn down or stand
ing, at ten cents each. Gents 4-ply Linen
Cuffs at 15c. Gents Undershirts at 25, IS,
and SOC.
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Keen Cool this Summer.

Just to think! A beautiful India Linen
Lawn, soft and sheer, and 40 inches wide.
This is worth its weight in gold. We re-
peat, please don't forget the width-40
inches wide-one yard and four inches.
And the price tells the tale-only 10c.