The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22


can, in Varennes Township was entered.
by a burglar last Thursday night, while the
family was absent from home. Entrance
was effected by breaking window sash.
About $1l.OO and some provisions were
stolen. Several trunks we're opened and
the contents scattered on the floor. 1t Is
to be hoped the guilty party will be
brought to justice.
The State says: The pension granted by
U uited States to soldiers who served
in the Mexican war has been, by act OF
Congress, increased from So per month to
Sl2. fhe Increase applies to "every pen
sioner who is wholly disabled for manual
labor un,i is in destitute circumstances"
Cap. U K. Brooks, Of The uttice of the
Secretary of State, tn. II number uf hiaAk
applications FOR tbe increase that he will
furnish to veterans requesting them.
On Monday night NJ. J. P Gibson, Of
Ben uocttsvills. s c., State L-c'urer and
Orgauizer OF the Independent Order OF
Good Tcmplars will lecture iu che Metbo
dist Church, beginning at o'clock. He
will discuss the Dispsnsary and Prohibi.
ton. The lecture will be free, and every
body is invited. Mr. Gibson is working
under the authority Of the Grand Lodge
Of I. Q. g. T., of South Carolina, and is
at present delivering series of lectures in
the Piedmont section.
The Grand Council of Royal and Select
Master Masons held its 34th annual sea.
sion in Charleston last week, and our
young townsman, Mr.. F. T. Wilhite was
elected Most nlustrious Grand Master for
the ensuing year. This is quite a compli-
ment to Mr.. Wilhite, who is perhaps the
youngest man who has ever been elected
to the position. He will wear the honors
well and discharge his duties faithfully
and zealously. Mr.. Wilhite was also
elected an officer of the Grand Chapter,
which held its annual session after the ad-
jonrnment of the Grand Council.
Walhalla Courier: "Mr. VIM. NJ. Orr
died at his home in Oconee County on
Thursday. 9th instant, after lingering ILL
ness. For many years he had been q
great sufferer from the effects OK a serious
hurt on one of his bauds received years
ago, The hand was amputated last sum-
mer in the hope of giving him permanent
relief, but the old wound broke out again
on his arm which caused his death. He
was native of Anderson County, but had
resided in this County the greater part Of
his life. He was an upright citizen and
honest man, enjoying the respect and con-
fdence of all who knew him."
Willie, the eldest son Of Mr. w. D.
Brown, OF this city, met with an unfortu-
nate accident last Friday afternoon
whereby he lost the third finger of his
right hand. Willie and another little boy
were at the wood pile. The latter had an
axe and was attempting to cut stick
which Willie was holding. AS the axe
was raised " lille moved his hsnd and in
twinkling the axe fell, completely sever
ing the finger at the middle joint and
badly cutting the second finger. Willie
and his companion at once came over in
town and soon found Dr.. Nsrdin, who
dressed the wounded hand. A small
piece of the bone had to be ampu,ated and
Willie went through the operation like
brave soldier. Indeed, it was remarkable
how brayely he stood the accident and
bore the pain. The little fellow is doing
well and will soon have the use of his
hand again.
II is not often that the people of any
rity have the opportunity and pleasure of
enjoying such literary feast as that pre-
sented to \ an Anderson audience in the
Opera House last Monday evening by ex-
Gov. bob" Taylor, of Tennessee, in'bis
famous lecture, "The Fiddle and the
Bow.n The lecturer was appropriately in
troduced by Hon. E. B Murray, who
spoke of the pleasure it gave bin to do 30,
and said Anderson was to be c0ngratu-
lated, as this was the first time the distin-
guished lecturer had ever visited South
Carolina and our city was the only place
In the State he would visit on this tour.
When the lecturer stepped forward he
was greeted with applause, and at once
his handsome face and figure riveted the
attention and won the admiration Of every
Que of his auditors. He occupied the ros-
trum about one hour and thirty minutes.
but every person present was 10 deeply
interested and had been 30 highly enter
tanned, it was deeply regretted when he
closed. The subjects of the lecture were
varied, as we'll as instructive and i'm
pressive, and his delivery and gestures
were as perfect atd graceful as they posi-
bly, could be. Els matchless eloquence,
sparkling wit, deep pathos and beautiful
word pictures were sufficient to inspire
any man, bring smile to the cheek Of
him who never laughed before, tears to
the eyes of him who never shed tear,
and make lasting impression upon the
mind of every individual under the hear
ing Of his musical voice. Gov. Taylor has
certainly not missed his calling in taking
the lecture field. Our people would be
delighted to have him visit Anderson
again in the near future.