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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-09-14
Proposes to Capture q Live Whale.

Capt. Amos Chapman, Of Boston, but
formerly Of Provincetown, has arrived
on the cape and is shaping crew of old
experienced whalemen for q new and
novel voyage-to capture live sperm
whale, to be taken to the worlds fair at
Chicago.
In an interview with the captain he
states: ~ do not intend to make known
my mode of procedure, but I know I
shall succeed if I can find my whale.
My crew are NIL picked men, and every
one of them has been engaged in the
business and can be depended on.
Whales are reported plenty in latitude IS
degs., 80 min, longitude II degs., by
Captain Durham, who has just returned
with full cargo of oil, and for that place
shall shape my course.
II do not propose to take one Of the
largest. a fifty or sixty foot whale will
answer my purpose. Ihave the plans all
drawn for large tank, in which the
whale will he placed and towed by
steamer up tho st. Lawrence and through
the lakes to Chicago. I have everything
prepared to take the whale and bring
him into port all right.
Gall I want now is to get suitable
vessel. When that is obtained q few
days will soc me off for the grounds, and
ifI find the whale, expect to be back
by the last of September. l can keep
my whale in the harbor here while my
tank is building, and in the spring start
for Chicago. Yes, I know it is quite an
undertaking, but also know that have
q dead sure thing"
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A Bride from a Coffin.

II married my wife on the day I e1-
pected to attend her funeral" said Abram
PoindeXter to the Idle Hour Club that
was holding seance at the Southern.
"That was twenty-five years ago, in
Richmond, Va. We were to have been
married OH the 1st of January, but on
Christmas Day the young lady was
taken ill, and on the last day Of the old
year she died, apparently. The funeral
was to occur at an early hour next morn
ing and she vas placed in coffin, that
evening. About midnight went to the
room where she lay and the watchers
withdrew to the hall. I sat down and
bowed my head upon the coffin, over
whelmed by my loss. ! had sat there
perhaps ten minutes when I heard q
scratching inside the coffin, then stif1ed
sob. My nerves already strained, to
and stood up and screamed like hys-
terical woman. The watchers thought
had become insane, and tried to take me
away. I was powerless to speak, and
could only point to the coffin. They did
not understand me, and persisted in talk
ing me away. I broke from them and
stroye to tear off tho coffin lid with my
fingers. They called for help, but all the
men in Richmond could not have held
me back. I ripped that coffin lid to
splinters, dragged the young lady from it
aud rushed into the open air with her.
The people woro too much horrified to
follow me instantly. They called in the
police to conlino me, but when they found
me the young lady had her arms around
my neck and we were both laughing and
crying like couple of children. The
minister came to preach the funeral SER
mon, but performed tho marriage cere-
mony instead."-,T. Louis Glo6e-Demo-
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The New Siamese Twins.

The new Siamese twins do not come
from Salem, says the Pail Mall Gazette.
They are natives of Orissa, in India, and
the following description is sent to US by
a correspondent, who saw them the other
day in Poonah: The names of the chill
dren are Radica and Doddica. The two
little girls are 1-2 years old and are
really pretty children. The peculiarity
of their connection is that there is fex-
ible bony attachment from breast to
breast, and below this there is visceral
connection. There is only one navel.
The children were born in Il caul
If food is given to one the other is sat
isfied, and if medicine is administered to
one the other is affected, but not to the
same extent as the ono to which it was
given. The most curious circumstance
is that when O sentence is begun by one
child the other frequently finishes it.
When sleeping one child lies on her
back, and the other on her side, which
gives an idea Of the great fleXibility Of
the connection. The children are very
good friends, and seldom quarrel, but
when younger their proceedings were
not marked by that unanimity which
they have since discovered to be essential
to their circumstances. AS might be ex-
pected, when their relations became
strained there was considerable tention
between them, but when it gradually
dawned upon their iniantile intelligences
that when one was hurt the other had 10
cry out Of sheer sympathy, mutual un-
derstanding was arrived at that "rows"
should be discontinued, and now balmy
peace reigns supreme.
For their age the twins are particularly
intelligent They have been taught Eng
lish for the last three months, and, al
though they do not speak moro than a
few simple words, they seem to under
stand it fairly we'll already. The twins
have excited good deal of interest
among the medical profession in India,
and there is little doubt that their ap-
pearance in London and America will
be welcomed by scientists no less than
by the unscientific sightseer.
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Miss PreSton's Strange Death.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Sept. Miss
Rose Preston, aged 10 years, who resided
with her parents on the Shore road, near
Pleasantville, was found dead last night.
Her body was lying across the threshold
Of the door leading from the kitchen to q
porch in the rear of her home. Her
head, face downward, was resting in a
basin Of water. AT first it was supposed
that che had committed suicide by hold
ing her head in the water until she had
been sutfocated. An examination by a
physician who was called, however, re-
vealed the fact that death was duo to in
teral hemorrhage, caused by stab wound
In the breast.
It is believed that Miss Preston inflic-
ted the wound some time Sunday after
noon during fit of fdespondency and that
she forced the point of pair of scissors
through her dress, inflicting a wound
which caused her 20 bleed to death.
At the timo she said nothing to her pa
rents about what she is said to have done,
but changed her clothing and put wet
cloth over bosom. When her .admirer
called Sunday night slie told him moth
ing about the stabbing, although she
she had q severe headache and he left the
house earlier than usual.
Miss Preston then retired to her room,
and when she got up yesterday morning
she continued to complain of being i'll and
kept to her room. 1t is supposed that
she decided to end her sufferings by put
ting her head in the basin Of water.
Miss Preston was an attractive young
woman, and her surroundings are said to
have been pleasant Her family said that
she had been despondent for some time,
but from what cause they do not know.
They do mot believe love affair had any
thing to do with the suicide.
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He Played a Lone Hand.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. s.-A lone
bandit held up the Pacific express mes
senger on the Wichita and Little Rock
EXPRESS on the Missouri Pacific last
night, and after ransacking the safe made
good his escape. The train left the union
depot at $40 o clock, and when it reached
Grand Avenue station a masked man en-
tered tho CON: bination baggage and e1-
press car, which was in charge Of G. Nc
Laughlin, a combination baggage and
express messenger. The bandit intimi-
dated the messenger by pointing two ro-
volvers at him and finally succeeded in
binding and gagging him. He then OK
tracted the key Of the express company's
safe from the messengers pocket, and
opening the safe, secured several thous-
and dollars.
When the train reached Sheffield, SUI
burb district out of the city, tho robber
disembarked and made of with his
booty. Tho train proceeded several sta
tions down the road before the robbery
was discovered. The conductor found
Mclaughlin bound and gagged, who,
after being released, told the story Of the
robbery as given above and telegraphed
to headquarters in this city. Officers
started On the trail of the robbor late last
night.
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Methodist Matters.

WASHINGTON, Sept. GA bulletin is
sued by the Census Office gives interest
ing historical as well as statistical infor-
nation rs to the great religious bodies
known as the "Methodist Episcopal
Church, South" and the "Congregation-
a!ists''
The Methodist Episcopal Church South
was organized at convention held in
Louisville, Ky, in 1915. The cause OF
the separation was the slavery question.
The somewhat indefinite line of division
between the North and the South agreed
upon in tho plan of separation was not
adhered to by both sides. During the
late war the Northern Church followed
the Northern armies into the South, and
after the restoration Of peace gradually
established churches all over the South.
Tho Southern Church has not EXTENDED
itself far to the Northward, except on the
Pacific coast, where it has conferences,
of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Mon
tana. It also has congregations in Indi-
ana and Illinois. 1t IS strongest in Texas,
then Georgia comes next, and Tennessee
next, and North Carolina fourth and
Alabama fifth. The Southern church
suffered much more heavily than the
Northern church during the war. 1t
lost $4,000 white members, as against
less than 10000 lost in the Northern
branch. The Southern Church reorgan-
lied it's shattered forces at the close of the
war, and in few years was again in full
tide Of prosperity. It's growth in the last
decade has been rapid.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South
has the same articles Of religion, the same
system Of conferences, annual and gener.
al, and substantially the same discipline e
as the Methodist Episcopal Church. It
differs from the latter in admitting lay
delegates -four from each district) to the
annual conferences; in making lay equal
to ministerial representation in the
general conference; in giving the bishops
modified veto over legislation which
they may deem unconstitutional, and in
abolishing tle probationary term Of six
months FOR candidates for membership.
It's colored membership, which before
the war was 100000, now forms separate
organization.
The statistics Of the Congregational
denomination show that Massachusetts,
where the Pilgrims and Puritians estab-
lished churches Of the Congregational
order early in the seventeenth century, is
still the stronghold of Congregationalists.
1t has in that State nearly 100000 mem
bers. In Connecticut, which comes
second, there arc $4,000 and in New York
45,006.
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THE SECOND PRIMARY.

The second Democratic primary cleo
ton took place throughout the State
Tuesday to complete the nominations Of
the party. In this section the morning
dawned cloudy, and the rain soon COM
menced to fall and continued falling un'
til noon. This, of course, would tend to
decrease the vote throughout the County
compared with the vote of two weeks ago
The candidates who were in the second
race in this County were as follows:
For Sheriff-M. B. Gaines and N. r
Green.
County Commissioners-B.T T. Martin
W. P. Snelgrove, w. T. McGill and S. O
Jackson.
Auditor-G. N. C. Boleman and B. Il
Wilson.
Up to the hour of going to press to-day
we are unable to obtain any official hg'
ures, as the result will not be declared
until tomorrow. From the best infor-
nation we could obtain the total vote
will probably not exceed 5000, falling
off of about 1900 votes from the total vote
of two weeks ago. It is generally con-
ceded that Mr.. Gaines is nominated fo1
Sheriff by about 1,lO0 majority, and Mr.
Boleman for Auditor by about the same
majority. The vote for County Commits
sioners is more equally divided it seems
but there is no doubt that Messrs. Martir
and Snelgrove are the successful candi
dates.
The election, as far as we know, passed
off very quietly.
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An Unreasonable AntagOnism.

The Abbeville, S. O., Press and Banner
rebukes the farmers Of that region for the
spirit of intolerance which they manifest
towards city and country merchants,
According to oIr contemporary, although
hundreds of debtors out in the country
have been unable to meet their obliga'
tions the town merchants have not press
ed them to the wall, but on the contrary
they have "carried" the farmers year
after year, sometimes at great lncon-
yenience.
The Augusta Chronicle comments on
these statements as follows:
What is true of Abbeyille and the sur
rounding country is true in great meas
ure throughout the section Of country
where the doctrine Of prejudice against
the town is being preached by the So
called reform politicians. Having used
the factors and merchants money as
long as possible under their ruinous
policy of all cotton they now turn bitterly
upon the men who have year after year
been their bankers. There is no feeling
of antagonism among city people against
the country. They are business men and
realize that the city is as dependent on
the country as on the city. This spirit Of
intolerance which seems so popular In
the country, and which every country
man seems eager to nourish and promul-
gate among his neighbors, has no echo in
the cities. Here the farmers will find
their best friends in the future as in the
past, and they should bear in mind the
old adage: limited We stand; divided
we fall"
It i. to be hoped that there is very little
of this antagonism between town and
country in Georgia. 1t is unreasonable.
The town merchants and the farmers
benefit each other. OF course, each side
looks out for its own profit, but the facili-
ties enjoyed by the merchants enable
them to extend many accommodations to
their customers, and as rule they are
always glad to do it within reasonable
limits. They charge reasonable interest,
but when people are compelled to use
their credit they should be willing to pay
interest, and they can better afford to dc
it than to 60 without supplies which they
must have. Merchants try to get good
security, but they also let their goods sc
out to many persons who are unable to
give any security, and in this way they
lose good deal of money every year.
These two classes ought to appreciate
each other. Their interests are mutual,
and when politician tries to stir up
feeling between them he should be
branded as demagogue and sent to the
rear. We do not believe that any class ot
creditors in the world are moro patient
than the town merchants, and on the
other hand, we do not believe that they
could desire better class OF customers
than our farmers, whose industry and
economy will soon pull them out Of debt
and make them independent and pros
porous. Town and country in this sec.
lion should be friends and partners, and
help each other,-AU0nt0 Consultations.
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Clemson Colleges Fate.

It will be remembered that last May the
work on Clemson College had to be stop
ped because there were no further funds
with which to carry'it on. This week the
trustees will endeavor to devise some
means whereby the work can be resumed
and the buildings completed SO that the
sons of farmers will at last have their
college in the wildwoods.
The announcement Of the arrival of the
Morrell fund and Governor Tillman's
statement that he advised the chairman
to call an early meeting Of the board OF
trustees, together with his assertion that
inasmuch as the act specified that the
fund could only bo used for equipment
purposes, and not for buildings he would
advise that the money be used now and
refunded finally, have already been CIV
en-.
Acting on the suggestion of the Gov
ernor, Chairman Simpson has called a
meeting of the board, and it will be held
at Pendleton on Thursday.
matter Of the misapplication Of the fund
Yesterday, said that there was not the
slightest doubt In his mind that this
could be done, but he could not say what
the board would do. They will have to
discuss the matter thoroughly and then
decide whether they can wait till the
Legislature meets and makes further
appropriation, or use the money and re-
fund it themselves out OF their own funds,
or let the State do it. Under the law
they can go forward and equip with
this $4,000, but they need. buildings
worse.
He says the reason that he has advised
thus, is that in the net giving this State
the money there is provision that pro
vides that in an emergency the fund can
be misapplied if there is certainty that
it will be refunded within reasonable
time, Notwithstanding the strict require.
ment that it must be Used for equipment
purposes solely.
At any rate this is the question that
will have to be decided Thursday, and
on it will depend in a large measure the
future of Clemson College.
Since May force of convicts has been
kept at Clemson and they have been do.
ing good building work, laying floors
ETC., but they get along slowly.-Columbio
State.
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A Card from Mr.. A. C. Latimer.

EDITOR REGISTER: see some Of the
papers of the State continue to charge me
with being third party man, and these
charges are copied from our papers, until
to-day am held up before the nation in
false position. Now who is response
pie for this? Never by word or act have
+ given ground for IN honest person to
place such charge upon me. On the
contrary, I said through the press had
always been Democrat, and that we
had no need OFFS a third party in South
Carolina. I stand there to-day. have
been nominated by Democrats in the
Third District in the Democratic primary.
I shall as act with the Democratic party
if permitted to represent this District In
Congress on all questions which have not
been decided by a majority Of my con-
stituency. will not abide any caucus
against the Ocala demands, which have
been adopted by the Counties of this
District as the Democratic State platform
of my State. I request that the press OF
the State copy this.
A. G. LATIMER.
Belton, S. c., Sept. S.
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LAND FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale the following Tracts OF
i Land belonging to the Estate OF
Thomas Dickson, deceased:
The Majors Tract, in Garvin Township,
containing 412 acres, on Three-and.T twenty
Mile Greek, bounded by lands of r. F.
Simpson, deceased, j. B. Douthit. VIM.
Smith and othUrs. Dwelling house, out.
buildings and two tenant houses. l25 acres
In good state of cultivation, 125 acres OF
woodland, 65 acres Creek bottom, and 2s
acres good Branch bottom, the balance in
old.feld pine. The above Tract is admira-
bly, adapted for Stock Farm, having four
bold branches running through it. will
sell the whole or divide to suit purchasers
Also, one Tract near Sandy Springs, in
Pendleton Township, containing 1901 acres,
lying on West side of the Blue Ridge Rail.
road opposite Sandy Springs Campground,
bounded by lands of Mrs. M. E. Milan,
J. G. Watkins and others. Lies we'll and
is all in oak forest.
Also, one Tract, known as the CASTOR
Tract, in Garvin Township, containing 235
acres, on Three. and Twenty Creek, bound.
ed by lands of Col. T. J. Pickens, M. G.
Dickson and Nick Lyon. IS acres in cul-
tivation, 20 acres good bottom, 40 acres oi
woodland, balance pine forest.
dlhO, Oue 1rdCI, KuOWu aS tue MdJOI
Miller Tract, in Pendleton Township, con-
tanning 127 acres, on Three and Twenty
Mile Greek, bounded by lands of Pendle
ton Manufacturing Co., Nick Ligon, Gas
ton Tract and DR.. Brown Tract. Lies
we'll.
Also, one Tract, known as the DR.. Brow n
Tract, in Pendleton Township, containing
1872 acres, bounded by the Major Miller
Tract, CASTOR Tract, Ephraim Buchanan
and M. G.. Dickson-20 acres in cultivation
the balance in oak and pine forest.
The last three Tracts are all together and
will be sold Gs whole or divided to suit
purchasers.
These Lands are offered at private sale.
Terms reasonable. For further informa
tion apply to
NJ. c. DICKSON,
Executor Est. Thomas Dickson, deceased,
Pendleton, S. G.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
YTw AND WHERE TO BUY SHOES.

ME. EprroR: We beg to call the atten-
ton of our friends and patrons to the fact
that we have moved our stock of Boots
and Shoes ard entire business from the
Hotel Chinuola Store to one of the large
and elegant Store-rooms under tho Ma
sonic Temple, formerly occupied by the
Alliance Store.
We we're forced to make this move for
the want of space to store the large stock
of goods which we will carry in our
Wholesale Department. We also needed
more space for the large and we'll assort-
ed stock which syc liavo bought for our
Retail Trade.
The enlargement of our business places
us second to no Shoe House in the State
in purchasing advantages, and we are
J confident that no one can undcrscll us.
We have many advantages, in fact, that
no other Shoe Store in the State has
namely, our Mr.. Jas. p. Gossett is con-
nectcd with tho Bay State Shoe and
Leather Company OF New York, one Of
the largest Shoe manufacturing stab
lishments in the United States, and the
advantage Of his knowledge of the quail
| ty of stock and workmanship alone is
worth great deal 10 us, to say nothing
of the great opportunities that he has for
picking up special bargains in the shape
of odd lots OF goods coming through the
| ,t,ith thn Raw
State S. tE L. Co. places him on an equal
footing with the largest New York whole
salo houses in the purchasing Of goods
from other manufacturers, and it goes
without saying that with these advanta-
ges there are but few who can compete
with us in prices, and mono can undersell
us. We are determined to lead Upper
Carolina in the Boot and Shoe business,
and we propose to dc it fairly. Our COM
petitors, so far as we know, are all hon
est men and good merchants, and we do
not want to make the impression that
you cannot get bargains from them, Lut
we insist and claim an advantage over
them in the Boot and Shoe business
which we think they will admit.
To prove our argument we will sell
100 Cases Of Shoes by the single pair at
the regular wholesale factory price. We
do not mean to say that we will sell the
Shoes at first cost to US, but we will
GUARANTEE to sell them at the exact first
cost to other merchants. This will give
you all opportunity to supply your fami-
ly for the Winter with Shoes at whole
sale prices. We can prove what we
claim by the manufacturers from whom
we buy goods, and will guarantee to do
so if our statement is questioned.
We challenge competition, and have
thrown our banner-a United States flag
to the breeze, and our war-cry is, "One
price, fair and square deal, quick sales
and short profits"
JAS. P. GOSSETT & CO.,
One Price Wholesale Boot and Shoe Store.
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The Waterloo IN. W. Observer, one Of
our most valued exchanges, truly says
"Democrats do not change like chame-
leon. They are the same yesterday and
tomorrow. Jefferson and Madison laid
wide and deep the foundations of the
Democratic party, and the superstructure
will be as enduring as the everlasting
hills. Measures are the creatures Of cir
cumstances; principles are superior to
circumstances. In peace and in war-in
sunshine and storm-they are the same
unchanged and unchangable verities.
The Democratic party is now, and always
has been and always will be the peoples
DartV ~