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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-04-05
A Watery Grave for Four.

NEW ORLEANS, April BY the over
turning Of sailboat on Lake Poncha-
trian this afternoon, four persons-Mrs.
Mary A. Kelly, Miss Agnes and Miss
Mamie Flynn, neices, Miss Effie Kelley
were drowned. Several others Tho
formed the party narrowly escaped sim
liar fate.
A party consisting Of ten persons, all
residing within stones throw of each
other in this city, had gone out to Milen-
burg, pleasure resort on the lake shore,
for picnic. The morning was spent in
various sports, and after lunch sail was
proposed. A cat-rigged yawl was hired
from the boat-keeper, and the party
started out, heading for the Spanish light
houses.
The weather was fine, and Mr.. Kelley,
who professed himself entirely compe-
tent, sailed the boat along merrily. The
lighthouse was reached safely, and the
boat then put about fol: the return trip
to Milenburg. In tacking, the yawl ca
reened, and her occupants. strove to
right hor by rushing to the opposite
side. This capsi2ed the vessel, and all
on board " ere thrown struggling into the
water.
The screams OF the women attracted the
attention of q party of men fishing from
skiff some distance away, and they put
off to the rescue at once. William G.
Merzenach, one of the fishing party,
saved four Of the occupants of the yawl,
and two others were saved by his com
panions. The four victims of the acci.
dent sank before their eyes.
The persons rescued were take to the
Spanish Fort, whence they were sent to
Milenburg, and thence back to the city,
Search was at once made for the bodies o!
the drowned, but up to midnight none
had been found.
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AndersQnVille Items,

The farmers have put in time during the
last two weeks, and are about up with
their work. Guano all in the ground and
some corn planted, The wheat and oats
(whst we have seen) are looking well.
Mr. J, G. Feltman had the misfortune
to lose a valuable miloh COW this week.
We can't get particulars. only she was
found in the river dead. Such loss falls
heavy on Mr.. Feltman.
Miss Ida Wright has been on the sick
list for several days, but is now, we are
glad to state, about well.
Mr.. T. N. Edwards is now riding BIZ
Cycle, whom he is not sprawling on the
ground. So far he has not received any
serious injuries and escaped all mud holes,
The Sunday School organization was
almost a failure the third Sunday, and
consequently another effort will bo made
again tomorrow Sunday.
We will nsk the readers:a question We
were born the year, month, day that the
Southern Confederacy was formed 2 Now,
what is our age? Give year, month and
day.
Mr. 3. r. Wright contemplates build
ing new residence some time this year.
Friend Ben. is bound to succeed it his
stock of good luck don't give out too soon.
The year 1893 has So Sundays,
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Piercetown Items.

As I haven't seen any dots in your val
liable paper from this blushing little city
in long time, Mr.. Editor, concluded to
give you the news In full.
Our farmers are nearly through putting
in guano. They are going TO plant as
much cotton this year as they did last.
Capt. M. B. Williams is now operating
q corn mill. Give him trial he will
please you.
The boys organized Debating Society
on Saturday night. 25th inst, at Friend
ship Academy. They meet every Satur.
day night. We hope to see every boy take
hand in it. There's nothing like de-
bate to instruct and amuse when it is con-
Quoted right. The boys start out with
bright prospects, and we know they will
make 1t q success.
Our friends, John c. Kay and Sam FL
rod, left Sunday for Alabama, where they
go to study medicine and to manipulate q
telegraph instrument. John is good op-
orator, and We hate to give him up. We
also hate to see Sam go. but We wish you
success in your undertaking, old boy.
One of our boys is very fond ofserenad-
ing. He plays the flute very beautiful, 30
say the Shiloh girls.
Friend Baylis is visiting the White
flHluS StCtlOu IoS ulollJ. Ao WouI " oeo
her the other night, when one of her mis-
chievous brothers put pig in bis buggy
unawares to him. When on the way
home and travelling over the toughest
road there is in the County his pigship
made his presence known by some un-
earthly squealing. This frightened his
horse and caused him to runaway, but
fortunately there was no damage done.
He says he had enough bacon to last q
month.
Our young friend, John Bleckley, Wis
tied US last Sabbath. Come often and stay
longer, John. She says 1t is alright.
One of our boys wore out his shoes last
Sunday night by running. he says the
rocks were singing just like bullets. We
advise you to do your sparkling in the day
time. Newt.
Friend Jake still holds the fort at the
Academy. Go it "old boy" hope you'll
succeed.
Friend Deal is very absent-minded. He
came to mill with sack of turnips in
place of corn. It's boy.
Well, MIR. Editor, I'll bring this epistls
to a close by wishing you success and
prosperity. LITTLE PATSY.
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ToWnyille Locals,

Mrs. Caroline Swilling is still In very
feeble health.
Mr., F. M. Bruce, of Grayson County,
Texas, who has been spending awhile
with his mother, near this place, will re-
turn home this week.
Messrs. F. M. and 8. G.. Bruce are
agents for the Wright Patented Tanning
Process in this County. They are tanning
some leather at j. S. Fowler's stables in
Anderson for public inspection, and re-
spectfully invite all who are interested in
getting their leather cheap to call and ex-
anime the process.
Mrs. VIM. Jones has gone to Blacks
burg, s. c., to visit her daughter at that
place.
Mr.. Editor, saw correspondent of a
Walhals paper the other day buying
some shoe polish to black his last sum-
mer's hat with. A. hint to the wise is suf.
ficient.
Mr.. Furman MoLeskey, We are sorry to
learn, is no better.
Mr.. Editor, wish some one would ex-
plain to US where the custom OF stripping
Easter eggs originated.
How long will it be until our people
will quit following after strange gods?
The farmers appear to be planting cot
ton very extensively this season. Broth
ers, don't neglect to make your hog and
honliny at home, and then six cents cot
ton will not affect you so much.
Prof. J. ". Gaines, our former towns
man, but who is now Principal of the
Westminster High School, paid his family
visit last Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. j. r. Earle preach ed for US last
Sunday, aud from the attention he receiv-
ed we think it will have its effect,
Mrs S. G. Bruce, of this place, has re-
turned home from visit to her fathers,
Mr.. ". W. Hunnicutt, of High Falls, S. G.
once heard of a Trial Justice caution
Ing witness before swearing him. he
said: "My friend, you must remember
that you are in the presence of me and
God" The same Justice was called on to
marry a couple and was so excited he
could not think of the ceremony. He
thought he would have to repeat some
Scripture, 30 be said to them go and
sin no more" OLD RosIN De Row.
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Battle With q Maniac.

C, .CAGo, March 3l.-Nith every nerve
and n lscle ut highest tension, George
Doyle fought with Philadelphia ma.
MAC, $50 feet above ground, to-day, and
only by a bit OF clever strategy escaped
being thrown to the pavement by the
madman.
Az o'clock Robert Gedney and Doyle
stepped out on the roof of the great
Northern Hotel to look over the city.
The two had met in the lobby OF the
hotel, when Gedney, who has been at
the Great Northern for weeks informed
Doyle that he intended going to the Ma
sonic Temple observatory to look at The
town. Doyle told the Philadelphian
good view could be had from the roof of
the hotel and proposed to accompany
him. When the two were on the roof,
Doyle began pointing out the various
buildings. Gedney took hold of Doyle's
hand, and going to the Dearborn street
side of the roof, looked directly down.
1t was too much for the young Phila,,
delphian's mind. He stepped back, and
as if lie considered the whole thing a
Joke, laughed heartily and danced around
his mpanion like comedian.
Suddenly his manner changed, ana
before Doyle could realize what was
being done Gedney caught him and
threw him violently on the roof and
shouted:
"I'm going to throw You over that
side."
Doyle braced himself for the terrible
struggle, and the two wrestled about the
roof one for his life, the other to satisfy
all insane fancy. Doyle was much in
ferior in strength, and Gedney was
strengthened by his frenzy. Every mo-
ment the two men were getting nearer
the edge, and Doyle, changing his meth
cd, concluded to try trategy.
"Wait moment" he said, "before you
throw me over; give me moment for
prayer"
The maniac stood still for a moment,
then released Doyle and stepped respect
fully back. Doyle stood looking directly
upward. Suddenly he dashed toward
the scuttle and ran down the stairway
out of the danger that threatened him.
Robert Haslam, looking from his office
on the top floor of the Monadnock block,
saw the struggle and went hurriedly
across to the hotel. He went to Land
lord Eden, and the two, with porter,
reached the top floor just in time to meet
Doyle coming down.
Mr.. Eden persuaded the insane Gedpey
10 como down from the roof and he was
put in a physicians care.
The latter says that with absolute
quiet he will be all right in day or two.
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LOCAL NE w q +.
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
NiayGeld Items.

The farmers Of this community are
progressing in preparing their crop worry
fast, having about finished putting in
fertilizer, and are planting corn. The
area of corn this year is larger than it has
been for years. Cotton about an average
for the last two years. Sorghum seed are
boing planted by all farmers in this
community. We urge that all sections
do likewise.
Wheat and fall oats are looking fine in
this section.
Mr.. Silas Major has large field Of fine
rye.
We are made sad to chronicle the death
of Mrs. Lula Saylors, the daughter OF
Mr.. James Williamson. She was buried
at the Bethany cemetery last Saturday
afternoon, the funeral service being con-
Quoted by Rev. NJ. McGee.
By some unknown cause Mr.. j. l..
Geer's ginhouse and contents were burn
ed last Thursday night. We are inform
ed that it was severed with insurance.
We are requested to announce that the
young people will have q singing at
Meals Creek next Saturday night for the
purpose of practicing in their new books.
Among the visitors last Sunday at
Meals Creek, we noticed the pleasant
faces of Messrs. David and Edward Van
diver, Cadet w. r. Haynie, of Anderson,
and Mr.. j. G. Wilson, of Neva.
The members of Meals Creek base ball
team are requested to meet at Mr.. j. II.
Kings next Saturday afternoon for the
purpose of reorganizing.
Mr.. Luther Parker and sister, Miss
Claudio, from Mohawk, were visiting
Miss Ella Smith last Saturday night.
Come again, we enjoy your visits.
Miss Dora Bannister, of Eureka, spent
last week with her aunt, Mrs. Ella King.
Come again, Miss Dora.
Our bachelor friends, Jesse and Marley,
have found bee tree, and say that when
the girls COME to see them they are going
to give them honey. Try them, girls,
and sec.
Mr.. G. w. Mccoy has purchased an
organ. =,
HBoys," the last 1 heard of Julian"
he was on the creek fishing.
There is certain young man in this
community who plants his cotton and
corn on the dark OF the moon, and has
finally adopted the plan of going to see
his girl on the full. The next we will
here of him he will be wanting to die on
the full.
Mr.. G. W. Haynie, and sister, report
pleasant trip over in Greenville last Sat-
urday night. PETE.
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= The latest fad OF the society girl is a
cabinet for her dainty footwear. 1t is
made to hang on the wall of her dressing
room and has glass front, so that the
enclosed marvels of the shOenaker's art,
resting on silk sachets. will be exposed
to view. Every woman with small feet
will want such a cabinet.
- A strange scene was enacted in the
Texas house of representatives the other
day. The chaplain's prayer had offended
some of the members, and one of them
introduced q resolution to the effect that
"the portion of the prayer which read, %,
God, open the eyes Of those who have al:
lowed the love Of money to be balanced
against virtue that they may see that pu-
rity is above rubies, and that in their
hands is placed power to save those
against whom the false standard of so
ciety has closed the churches and all
avenues of reformation,' be expunged
from the journals of this house." An
earnest debate followed, in which it was
claimed that the prayer was reflection
upon the character of the members, and
an attempt to dictate to them in regard
to a proposed measure. The house
very sensibly rejected it as depriving the
chaplain of liberty III his petitions. The
point seems to have been overlooked that
the prayer was beyond the reach Of the
legislature, and its propriety in the hands
of a higher power, and that to eXpunge
it would not counteract it.
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= -
William and Mary College, Virginia's
venerable seat Of sound learning, is hap
Spys over the recent passage by. Congress
Sof q bin to reimburse the college to the
anount Of sixty four thousand dollars
Tor s.the destruction Of its buildings and
other property destroyed without author
sity by soldiers Of ths United States dur
Ing the late war" The matter has been
before Congress for good many years,
and the bill, passed by the house in its
last dsys, was fayorably acted on by the
Senate more than year ago. The pass
sags Of the bill was urged by Hon. Geo.
sE. Hoar while he was member of the
house, and he has been in the Senate fif-
teen years.
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The iniquities Of the father may some.
times be visited upon his descendants,
even to the third or fourth generation,
lint there is degree Of compensation in
The fact that the good deeds. of an ancestor
come as blessings upon the heads Of those
who follow in the line of descent. Half q
century ago a kind-hearted woman in
Pennsylvania took charge of the FIVE
:children Of man who was executed for
the murder of his wife. She went to her
sGnal regard years ago, but one Of the
children whom she befrieEded in the
purest charity. died recently and left the
woman's grandchild a pleasant fortune Of
600, 600. When gratitude survives gen.
.eratinps, the fact is one Of those truths
that is stranger than fiction.
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The persons who had the names Of
Congressman Latimv., Strait and Nc
sLanrin placed on the "black list" in the
sPostofRce Department in Washington
have been referred to by some Of Gov.
TiIIman's organs as doing "the work Of
coward and sneak" and employing the
sssnfethotls of the midnight assassin. 4
few weeks ago Gov. Tillman wrote let
Ter to p President Cleveland in which he
blaeklisted Editor Hemphill, of the News
sGnd Cbw-ier. Editor Gonzales, ofthe State,
MI. Donaldson, President of the State
Alliance, and B. F. Perry, of Greenville.
ssfow do you like it, Democrats of An
sdsrson County, to have it flung in your
teeth" by certain organs "thst the man
syon have chosen" as the Chief Executive
Sof the Slate is doing "the work of'a cow
ard and snesk," and employing the
tsme.hods Of the midnight assassin"?
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Important Change!

Jas. P. Gossett & Co., wholesale and re-
tail dealers in Boots and Shoes, will dis
solve at the expiration of ninety days,
and, from tie present until the day Of
dissolution, they will offer their Mammoth
Stock of Goods-l2,0O0 pair of Shoes-at
cost, This stock is one of the largest. best
bought, and most carefully assorted stocks
the State. 1t is composed of the pro-
duction of the Oldest, best known, largest
and most reliable makes in the United
States, namely: A tremendous line Of
the 't!le old reliable" Bay State Shoe
and Leather Co.'s. famous, prison-made
Mer's, Boys and Youths, Women's,
Misses, and Children's Shoes. A magnifi-
cent line of Mems and Boys fine hand
made Shoes of the very latest designs and
styles from the works of James Banistef
g. Co., Williams, Kneeland & Co., Charles
Heiser Rice & Hutchins, and Others.
A large, elegant and most beautiful line
of Women's, Misses and Children's Shoes
in New York, Berlin and Parisian styles,
fresh from the shops of Krippendorf, Dit.
man & Co., the accepted leaders of the
style in America. A superb line of Will
liams, Hoyt e. Co.'S. Infants, Chldren's
Fine Shoes. A nice line of E. P. Reed &
Co.'S. Women's Shoes in their best and
most expensive makes only; also, line
of E. P. Dodge Mfg. Co.'S. Goods.
In addition to the above lines they have
other makes of Shoes too numerous to
mention. They will also throw on the
market, at cost, as soon as received, their
entire Spring purchase Of Women's, Misses
and Children's Southern and Oxford Ties,
Juliet, Strap, House and Opera Slippers.
For farm and plantation wear their
stock will be replenished from time to
time from the very best makes, 80 that
their friends in the country will be sup
piled until the very day of dissolution.
1t is pity to slaughter such magniti.
cent stock of Shoes, aud especially just at
the time that Leather and Shoes are ad-.
yauciDg: but it Is an sill wind that blows
nobody any good" and their loss will be
the public's gain. Money saved Is money
made, and this is the grapdest oppCrtu-
nifty the people of Anderson and upper
Carolina have ever lad, and probably will
ever again have to save money In such an
easy way. When they say COST, they
mean it. Cost, actual cost Of the Goods
in New York and Boston, with cost OF
transportation added. In other words,
the cost of the Goods delivered in their
Store dv,
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hr. DaYiS' Remains.

RICHMOND, VA, April AT meet
ing of the executive committee of the
Jefferson Davis monument Association
made report of his trip to New Orleans
and his visit to Mrs. Davis in New York
in tho interest of the removal Of the rec
mains Of Mr.. Davis, the details of which
have been published. 1t was decided
that the funeral train will leave New
Orleans, Sunday, May e3, under an escort
of thirty-iive -Coniederates that in
view of the fact thas certain halts are to
be made, the train wonld not be able to
get to Richmond on May 3Otb, Hollywood
memorial day, therefore it was determin-
ed that the reinterment should take place
May 3lst, and tho ladies of the Holly
wood Memorial Association will be re-
quested to postpone thoir annual tribute
to the Confederate dead until said day and
corporate with the Monument Associa-
ton in its exercises III honor of .he mem-
ory of Mr.. Davis.
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The endeayor to secure the opening Of
Tbs World 8 Fair on Sunday viii be trans
?SaTed from the State Courts to those of
sths b United States. An attempt will be
Ms sde 20 get the United. States Supreme
Court to issne an injunction against re-
stiaining the opening ofthe gates. TO do
sflls:the suit viii have to be brought in
sthsna Of the State Of Illinois and At
foi.ney-Ganeral Moloney has given his
consent, The grounds Of complaint will
be that the corporation is an Illinois one
and Congress had no power TO make the
sS5noxions restrictions. President Pal
smer. however, thinks the closing Of the
sFsir Sunday is settled fact.
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The will of the late John Thompson,
who died recently in Charleston, was ad-
mittei to probate in that city last Satur-
day. The testator after devising sundry
real estate to friends in the city, $4,000
to distant relations in Scotland and S2O,-
ONO to his executors, leaves the remainder
of his estate to the city Of Charleston.
No trusts are created the city is simply
made his residuary legatee. tits thought
that the estate will be'worth about $780,
900 after all bequests are paid. Deceased
was we'll known scotsman and gar
dener, who came from Scotland.
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The President has set all his Cabinet
ministers at work wedding out useless
in their several Departments.
Mr. Cleveland believes that there are
Urge number OF people who are feeding
Ist the government trough whose services
siaisht Just as well be dispensed with, and
ssi proposes to 60. in and deaden some
timber "A general overhaulin2 and
|hsinse cleaning will occur just as soon as
Tia pressure Of the office seekers is Of
Already Secretary Carlisle has cut offs
l1usof salaries OF this character and Ster-
ling Morton has put in his reform work to
;3ihs tnne s125, 600,
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Honea Path Items.

There Is considerable preparation being
made here this week for the South Caro-
lima Presbytery, which meets here on
Friday, 7th of April. The meetings Will
be hold in the Baptist Church, as it is
most commodious and all denomina-
tions will aid in entertaining delegates, as
the Presbyterians here are few.
Rev.R. j. Williams, pastor of the Bap-
tist Church at this place, is now in
Gaffney, S. c., assisting tho pastor, Rev.
B. P. Robertson, in a series of meetings.
ii. II. Watkins, Esq, of Anderson, S.
c., with his wife, visited our town a few
days since, called hcre by the sickness OF
his mother, who is now somo better.
Farmers around here are hurryinS try
ing to keep pace with the fast opening
Spring; and merchants busy catching
the opportunity for making money.
j,
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The expense of discovering Am,

The expense Of discovering Ameri-
ca amounted to $500, according to CAL
culations Of the value Of the maravedi
under Ferdinand and Isabella. Seven
thousar five hundred dollars at that
time, however, represented much high
or money value than at present. OF this
some money was raised IN kind, az the
city of Palos owed the Government, as a
fine, two caravels, fully manned, for the
period of twelyemontb. The salary of
Columbus was something over $500 q
year. His captains got about 5000. One
million, one hundred and forty thou
sand marayedis was the expense accord
ing to the documents. The ships sur
geon got thirty-six a wear for Lis
services. Probably he also saved The
crews
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Cedar Grove Items.

This is one Of the most beautiful sea-
sors of the year. When we see the sun
with its light shine forth its beautiful
rays of warmth and the trees put forth
their leaves. and the flowers bloom out
with all their sweet fragrance, and when
we arise in tho mornings wo hear the
sweet little birds singing their songs, it
makes our hearts leap forth with joy to
think that God has spared our lives 10
sec one more spring the year come.
Our farmers arc ,ery we'll up with
their work now. Most of them have used
more fertilizers than usual.
We are requested to announce that the
young people OF this section will me ct
next Saturday night, the Sth inst, at this
place to organize debating society.
Last Friday was good Friday and our
good ladies planted heans all DAY.
The day school closed at this place last
Friday.
We must give Mr.. 0. X. Brcazeale the
praise of having the best corn mill there
is in this country.
April fools is the order Of the day now.
GRIT
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Il. The Cha gyiotfe Observer says that let
ten N the Charlotte postofice addressed
ossHon. Grover Cleveland, Washington,
Do care Of Hoke Smith, Secretary Of
SHE Intsrior,a is held for postage. 1t was
dropped In the Office March 9Th, minus a
stamp. Cleveland has been notified.