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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07
THE DYKES OF HOLLAND.
Their Appearance and How They Pro-
tect the Land and Are PROTECTED.

A certain jealous dame is said to have
once attempted to sweep the ocean away
with a broom. The Dutch have been
wiser than this. They are slow and de-
liberate people. Desperation may use
broomf but deliberation prefers clay
and solid masonry. So, slowly and de-
liberS ely, the dykes, those great hill
like walls Of cement and stone, have
risen to breast the buffetinx waves.
And the funny part of it is they are SO
skillfully slanted and paved on the out
side with flat stones that the efforts of
he humping waves to beat them down
only make them all the firmerl
These Holland dykes are among the
Twonders of the world cannot saw for
how many miles they stretch along the
coast and throughout the interior; but
you may be sure that wherever "a dyke is
necessary to keep back the encroaching
waters there it is. Otherwise nothing
would be there, at least nothing in the
form Of land; nothing but fearful IL
1Stration of the principal law of hydro
tatics: Water always seeks its level.
Sometimes the bikes, however care
,ully built, will spring leak" and if
lot attended to at once terrible results
| re sure to follow. In threatened places
guards are stationed at intervals and a
teady watch is kept up night and day.
1t the first signal of danger every
F'utchman within hearing of the start
Ing bell is ready to rush to the rescue.
Nhen the weak spot is discovered, what
20 you think is used to meet the emery
ncy? What but straw-everywher
lse considered the most helpless of all
ings in water! Yet straw. in the
ands of the Dutch. has a will of it
Own. Woven into huge mats and Sc.
Ohrely pressed against the embankment,
deties even a rushing tide, eager to
Teep over the country.
These bikes form almost the only per
fectly dry land to be seen from the
ocean side. They are high and wide.
with Lie carriage roads on top, some
times lined with buildings and trees.
Lying on one side of them, and nearly
on Il levrl with tine edge, is the sea, lake,
canal or river, as the case may be; on
the other the fat fields stretching damp
ly along ut their base, so that cottage
roofs sometimes are lower than the shin
ing line of the water.
Frogs squatting on the shore can take
quite bird'seye view of the landscape
and little fish wriggle their tails higher
man the tops Of the Willows near by
doris, 5 look cOnplacently doHu u1Nu
IN l. ! towers. and men in skiffs ana
canal boats sometimes know when they
are passing their friend Dirk's cottals,
only by seeing this smoke from its chin
ney, or perhaps by the cart wheel thai
he has perched upon the peak of its over
hanging matched roof. in the hope thai
some stork will build her nest there anu
50 bring good luck.-Mary Mapes Dodge
in St. Nicholas
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07
q Tlme fnr Ererythinr.

A Bucks county man drifted into a
Market street eating house and ordered
fried eggs. The waiter promptly formed
a speaking tube Of his hands and bawled
to the dim distance, adam an Eve wild
de sunny side up" Rapping with his
fork handle on the table the patron said
emphaticslly, "Idon't want any Of that
Sunday school kiddin'; want meal.
A neighbours explanation ayerted tiff
Philadelphia Record.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

It is well to be always polite, but there
aTe times when it is better to be natural
than to attempt tie elaboration of social
oourtesies. The safest rule in any case
is to be simple and do the obvious thing;
tins will not only be most sincere, but
viii often save one from appearing ridic-
ulous
A gentlemen who wished to give pleas
ure to young lady of his acquaintance
Miss Mott, arranged n boating party in
her honor. The guests were chosen with
her approval and everything was done
to her liking
Unfortunately the wind proved treaeh-
erous. and about the middle of the day
the party found themselves becalinea, M
sea which rose I'D fell jn~tbe lono
ground swell that ", - ,,,r,r, ~
49, io' an Nced sailors 1t
80 We. u ~ tof the party
first ~ = W
u the yacht. refusing
her hair in disarray and
appearance that of unutter-
-lsery.
am SO sorry that you are i'll, Miss
Mott, the host said when / wish to
give you pleasure again / will not pro-
pose a water party
With a supreme effort Miss Mott
raised her CHASTITY face. about which the
hair struggled, wet with the sweat of
agony. An attempt at a smile showed
itself on her white lips.
''Oh, am having perfectly lovely
time" she said feebly.
The earnestness with which she spoke
was too much for the gravity of her
companions and, sick or well, they burst
into laugh, which so oyercame Miss
Mott that she fell to weeping bitter
tears. = Youths Companion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Ordinary seamen get $40 a month,
seamen get $24. Boys get $40; appren.
tees, third class, 50; second class, $40;
first class, $ll month: seaman appren-
tees, second class, $40; first class, $24 a
month. The enlis1aent is for three
years. You can enlist at the navy yard:
to enlist as boy or third class appren-
tioe you need not ''know the ropes. ~
New York Sun,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07
a Gentle Voice.

Tommy-Oh, I'm so glad you've come
home, papa Mamma has been awful
mean to me today
MIR. Skytlatt-Ah, / am afraid yon
have been Il naughty boy Did she
spank you?
Tommy-No; but she scoldeh and her
voice sounded like it does when She talks
at she ice man dowu the dutnlrwalter
shaft. Puck.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Ex-Governor Long, Of Ma sachusptta
possesses the remarkable ability of recol-
lectinS what he has written without
reading it over even by himself II Is
said that during his most animated
speech he has in his minds eye vivid
impression Of his manuscript, so that he
knows where every page and every line
ends and even where there are inter
lineations
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Fowls have undoubtedly a larger vo
cabulary than any of the other domestic
animals; yet in half day you will proba
bly, hear from them all the sounds that
they use in ordinary life But anything
out of the ordinary is instantly expressed
in unusual sounds
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07
palpisatlon Of the nsnr,.

An excessive palptation of the heart
can always be arrested by bending
double, with the head down and the
arms pendant, SO rs to produce tempo.
rary congestion Of the upper part Of the
body. If the respiratory movements be
suspended during this action the effect
win be only the more rapid. -Hasl's
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

ell2rs of the Rathskeller
Selye llrgs cases Of wine,
the name Of one OF the
q. Icy contain the FUNGUS
which wG deposited in the
1 IN 1874 At the tirae the
at in tho cellar it WIG worth
lars per case, stch Gao com.
I bottles. Taking all expenses
ouat aul compounds JS the in.
single glass Of that v-.ns today
.o-cishth Of bottic). woull no
$)o2,Gl), or about $500 a d.opl..
,uis Republic.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Miss Sallie Hsrgous is one Of New
Tork's society bellies whose dressing
room is filed with dainty TRIES and
handsome oddities. Her favorite motto,
Il line all my clouds with silver" is ex-
quisitely painted in silver on the wall OF
pale blue Morning Journal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Miss Monroe Cof Pittsburgh The bare
thought of the fair being failure makes
me shiver
Miss Beacon Streete iof Boston, Yes.
the nude ID perspective Of non-success y
certainly chilling Pittsburg Bulletin
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07
HELPING OUT NATURE.
ALL PARTS OF THE BODY SUP
Piled EXCEPT VITAL ORGANS.

How a So Called Total Wreck May BE
Benefited by the Advanced Processes
and Inventions of These Days Medical
Science stops at Nothing.
When one of Noah's grandchildren
lost finger in haycutter or an arm in
a buzzsaw, or had an eye put out or
leg cut off, or lost his hair or teeth, he
was, forced to go without the item thus
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Possibly the most expensive cigars ever
made were the 10000 Havanas made for
Spanish Marshal Prim as a present for
Napoleon Ill, each cigar being stamped
with the imperial N in gold They are
said to have cost $l2, 900
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Sidney Cooper. the famous
painter, is now 81 years old.
possesses excellent health, and
or six hours q day TO painting,
nine hours ont Of the twenty
lives abstemiously.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-01-07

Piety Is the top coat Of religion, and is
often too short to cover NY the tails Of
creed han0incy down hehind
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
State Sunday School Association.

The annual meeting of the South Caro-
lima Sunday School Association will be
held at Laurens, beginning Tuesday,
March 31st, and lasting three days. The
Chairman Of the Executive Committee is
Chas. II. Carlisle, of Spartanburg, and
every County in the State is urged to send
delegates. The railroads will give special
rates, and these will be announced at an
early day. The Chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee says: "Wm. Reynolds, of
Peoria, Illinois, Of the international Ex.
ecutiye Committee, one OF the livest and
most progressive Sunday School men of
this county, who is also we'll known to
many Of the workers in this State, will be
present. Mrs. w. T.. Crafts, of New
York. one of the most earnest lady work.
ers in the primary or infant class depart
ment, and we'll known to the Sunday
School workers as the author OF Letters
to Primary Glass Teachers" will also
accompany Mr.. Reynolds. The visitors
are sent out by the International E1ecu-
tive Committee, and will add very much
to the interesting features of the meeting.
There will be discussions of and addresses
on many subjects of interest to Sunday
School workers participated in by speak
ers from various parts of our own and
other States. The music Of this meeting
will be conducted by one of the best lead
ers in tho State, assisted by well drilled
local choir. The programme is being
prepared and will be published at an early
day. All things point to pleasant and
profitable annual meeting. Let the
friends of the Sunday School cause pray
for the presence of the Holy Spirit that
much good may result to the honor and
glory Of His name"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
An Eyewitness to the Incident.
EQUALITY, s. G., Feb. %. 1891

EQUALITY, 5. ", Eeb. rs. 1871.
Mr.. EDITOR: In looking over the col
umns of the last issue Of your valuable
paper, which visits me regularly, was
deeply interested in the tribute paid to the
late Rev. VIM. Thomas, of the South Car
olina Conference, by Col. J. A. Hoyt, of
the Baptist Courier, under the caption,
"Disting guished Piety on the Field of Bat
tle." The tribute brought back fresh to
my mind the incident mentioned, for I
was an eyewitness to it. I had often
spoke Of the incident, but in the last few
years it had almost escaped my mind. 1
was member of Co. D., Hampton LIE
gin, Jenkins Brigade, and on the day
alluded to was at Campbell Station, East
Tennessee. We routed the Yankees out
of their winter quarters in the early
morning and pursued them until late that
evening The shells and minnie balls
filled the air throughout the day, and
thinned the ranks on both sides. It was
in the thickest of the battle when the in :
cident alluded to by Col. Hoyt happened.
The brother soldier who fell mortally
wounded was named Mattison, and be-.
longed to my Company. I saw him when
he fell, and heard his pitiful cries, but
could not stop. Some soldier, however,
went to him, and I heard the beautiful,
earnest prayer that was offered. I pre-
sumo this soldier was Mr.. Thomas. There
are number of the Hampton Legion
survivors in this section, and each one will
no doubt remember the incident alluded
10. W. Il. MAYFtELD.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
Fair Play Items.

February has been remarkable rainy
month, and wound up with some very
cold weather. We had the first snow last
Saturday.
The wheat crop is looking very promis-
ing in this section-what little there Is
sown. The farmers should SOW more
grain.
The farmers are very badly behind in
this vicinity, not being able to do much
blowing up to this time. There isscarcely
any Spring oats sown yet.
Miss Hattie Lee is teaching school about
two miles from this place.
On last Saturday there was two colored
funerals near here.
We still have some sickness in this
neighborhood, such as bad colds, lagrippe,
pneumonia, &c.
Mr.. John Lee, who has been visiting
near here has returned to Georgia.
Some of our neighbors, who have been
holding cotton for better prices, and could
have sold for cents just after Christmas,
sold few days ago fol SIG. 1t pays to
sell as fast as it is gathered. We say
make your own supplies at home and let
your cotton be a surplus crop.
has been worried with his neigbbors' COWS
running on his land when 1t was wet.
He concluded he wonld 'tag" the COWS
and let them do their own talking. But
after he had tagged them he found out
the COWS belonged where his best girl
stayed, and he saddled a mule and went
after them and cut the tags off and told
the owner he just tagged them for fun,
you know"
Mr.. Asbury Edwards is building neat
and substantial dwelling house on his
plantation near here. Let the good work
20 on, FAIR PLAY.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
DeltOn Items,

Mr.. w. A. Geer went to Atlanta Wednes
day for another car of mules aud horses
for the Beton market.
Miss Eva Stringer, now attending the
Greenyile Female College, spent Satu rday
and Sunday at home She returned ia
Greenville Monday.
Mr. A J. Stringcr continues to improve
He will soon be on his feet
The bridge across the sidewalk in the
rear of the store of j. T. Cox d Co. is in O
dilapidated condition. Ask Messrs. Wash.
Taylor and J. T. Smith if they struck
bottom at that bridge Sunday night on
their return from church.
Miss Anna Clinkscales Is sick this week
LA grippe or some kindred complaint.
Several of the pupils of the Belton High
School are absent this week from sickness.
Dr.. Manly preached two very good SER
mons here last Sunday. The Doctor is de-
servedly popular in this section.
Mr.. J. j. Major has measles.
Another new pupil was enrolled In the
Belton School Tuesday.
Mr.. j. z. Breazeale is on the sick list.
The public term of the Bolton School
will close on 9th inst.
If there is any other news in Bolton
your scribe does not know it. ~
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
Teachers Notice,

The Anderson County Teachers Associ-
alton will meet on Saturday. the 2lst OF
March inst, at 9 Il. m, at the Walker
McElmoyle School, in Garvin Township,
Every teacher Is earnestly requested to
attend this meeting, as it Is expected to be
of importance aud benefit.
This is the programme:
An article by a Pickens County teacher
on subject of the writer's choice.
A paper on Language, by Miss Maggie
Evans, of the Anderson Female College.
Debate on this subject: Resolued, That
the new methods of teaching are better
than the old. The affirmative will be
represented by Miss Olivia Newton and
a Pickens County Teacher, and the mega
tive by Prof. c. w. Moore, Of Pendleton,
and Plckcns County teacher. Such vol
untary discussion as time will allow.
The question box will be opened just
after the noon recess.
The patrons of the community are cor
daily invited to meet with US. The
Pickcns County Teachers Association has
also been invited. Teachers, remember
the time and try to be there.
C. WARDLAw, for Committee.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
Puck Meyers Ashes.

NEW YORK March Ia committee
of four from the Staten Island schutzen
corps, appointed to carry out the request
cf Henry Meyer, proprietor of the Puck
hotel, at Port Richmond, that his remains
be scattered to the winds from the top of
the statute of liberty, on Bedloe's islaad,
fulfilled their mission to-day. When the
top of the pedestal was reached by the
committee metal urn that contained the
ashes of Meyer was opened, and each
committeeman put portion of the con.
tents, which weighed about four pounds,
into q paper bag. The delegation then
climbed the staircase leading to the
crown of the state, where brief address
was made by the master of ceremonies,
after which the four committeeman, each
holding one of the bags containing ashes
in the right hand, pronounced these
words together: "Here goes the last of
Puck Meyer. Happy days." and then
scattered the ashes to the four winds.
The ceremony was concluded by the
opening of two bottles of champagne and
drinking to the memory of "Puck"
Meyer.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
DeIays.are Dangerous,

The benefits accruing to poor men from
carrying life insurance have recently had
at least two striking e1emplif ifcations in
this county in the deaths Of Messrs. De-
Witt G. Holcomb and s. B. Brownlee.
Each OF these two had only paid sn annual
premium and settlements were promptly
made as soon as the necessary papers were
made out. Brownlee and Holcomb were
both insured in the Mutual Benefit, OF
Newark, N. j.. which is represented in the
Fork by g. N. G. Boleman, and In this
city by g. W. Miller. This Is one OF the
strongest and most reliable companies, be.
ing in its 46th year of existence and hay-
ing so millions of assets. It deserves
special mention for its prompt settlements,
having adjusted Mr.. Holcomb's claim
within ten days from the time proof was
made.
"Delays are Dangerous."-Every one
should promptly attend to this important
matter and thereby protect their wives and
children, in case of death, from the dread
full Inconvenience of poverty. Look out
for the Agents of the Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Company, and take policy
without delay. G. W. MILLER,
| G. N. G. BoLEMAN,
Agents.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
Fork PencI1InGs.

Miss Lucy Dunwoody, teacher of tai
ent and experience, has charge of the
Double Springs School.
Mrs. G. W. Maret, accompanied by her
pretty granddaughter, Miss Matte Jolly,
spent last week among relatives in Honea
Path Township.
Mr.. E. w. Hunt, stylish young bach.
elor of Whitehall Township, Abbeyille,
visited his mother at Townville last week.
Mr.. S. K. Boleman has taken up his
abode at Townyille, where he will engage
in farming and blacksmithing.
Mr.. Joe Shirley was severely hurt re-
Gently by being precipitated from tree in
his yard which he was trimming.
Armpy Holland, formerly slave of the
late Robert Holland, died last week on
the farm of Mr.. J. a. Compton. He was
one Of the old-time darkies now fast dis
appearing, and was respected by the white
people.
Miss Annie Crooks, of Seneca Township,
Oconee, has gone to Townville to attend
school. Miss Annie has chosen the pro-
fession of teaching, and spends her vaca-
tions in school.
Mrs. Margaret Tribble is visiting her
daughters, Mrs. Babb, of Laurens, and
Mrs. Gaines, OF Greenville.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
/. Centervillo Items.

The weather is SO bad that the farmers
are getting along slow With their work OF
preparing for the next crop.
Mr.. Baylis Morgan seems to he exceed
ingly unfortunate. During the past two
months ho has lost fine mule and horse
also.
Pecently Mr.. w. J. Erwin had three
fine hogs to die Mr.. j. n. Whitaker also
lost one. The latter gentleman killed a
pig the other. day that netted him $50
pounds.
We now have young man in charge OF
the Centerville Mills, and he is a very
clever miller, too. His name is J. B.
Crawford. and be comes from Abbeyille
County. Some Of the girls ere already
saying some very sweet words about him.
Rev. Mr.. Pierson, OF Greenville County,
is serving as pastor of New Prospect
Church this year. He Is highly esteemed
by his congregation, and will doubtless do
o good work among us. On tho next
third Sabbath he will preach sermon
especially to the young ladies, and on that
day month he will preach to the young
men. j, NJ, T.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
In Memory Of John b. yand.vsr.


Death has visited cur section, and in Its icy en-
brace has carried away ono Of our young men
Mr.. John b. Vandlver passed from life into eter.
nifty the 1oth Of last month Tho writer visited
him during his sickness, which he bore uncon
plainingly. Mr.. yandiver waa just entering thu
bloom Of manhood, being in his Goth year. H
was young man Of a promising future. he Ii
missed at hone and by his companions, who regrei
his death. He was highly esteemed by MI who
knew him.
Under the sod In the beautiful land
We have laid him down to rest,
With many tear from the sad rough throng
And tho friends he loved the best
And many heartfelt sigh was heard
As over the sEard no trod,
And many an eye was filled with tears
As We covered him with the sod.
Under tho sod in the beautiful land
We have laid the good and true,
An honest heart and noble boy
Has bads us last ad1eu.
No more his slvery voice will ring,
His spirit has gone to God
Think Of It, friends, Of bis noble traits,
While VIC cover him With the sod.
J. R. MCCONNELL.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05
Real Estate For Sale.

Several beautiful building lots, oonven-
lently located within the corporate limits
of Anderson. Admirably suited for city
residences.
One large building lot with warehouse,
centrally located on depot street, and well
suited for store houses and other pur-
One tract of land in Honea Path Town
ship, containing 1913 acres and necessary
improvements. A frst-class farm, now
under cultivation.
We offer the above for sale, and will
hold offer open for next thirty days. un-
less disposed of earlier. For further infor-
nation apply 10
SULLIVAN HARDWARE Co.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05

Eelnenlbcr that Ayers Cherry pectoral
has no equal as Il specific for colds, coughs,
and ali affections Of the throat aud lungs.
For nearly halfa q century it has been in
greater demand than any other remedy
FOR pulmonary complaints. all druggists
have it for sale,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05

= It is estimated that the United
States Congress costs the people $4,000
per day, and yet, it seems to us We could
get along better without it than ne do
NTH r.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-03-05

Wanted-A live Insurance or Real
Estate Agent in this place to organize 8
branch for The Peoples Building, Loan
and Saving Association of Geneva, N. Y.
Loans filled promptly. A. liberal contract
will be written. Address early with ref
erences, E. A. Walton, Treas, Geneva,
NJ "