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

The Baltimore Manufacturers Record
hopes that satisfactory results will be
achieved at the Memphis meeting of the
Cotton Planters Association this week.
Our contemporary holds that the cotton
growing industry is now in critical posi-
tion, and urges the planters to unite in
producing a small crop that will bring a
high price, 1t says:
eff the crop could be absoI1lel. regu-
lated in accordance with the acreage
planted it might not be a difficult matter
to insure just about the quantity desired,
but weather conditions are an all-impor.
tant factor which can neither be foretold
nor avoided. Consequently, to be on the
safe side, it will be necessary, in estimat-
ing the requisite acreage, to take into
consideration the probable yield. The
average for the past seventeen years has
been 1T pounds, or 35 2-5 bale per acre.
During that time the yield for four years
exceeded 200 pounds per acre; for three
years it was between $50 and 200 pounds;
for four years between 17O and lSO
pounds for three years between 1GO and
ITO pounds, and for three years less than
1GO pounds. 1t would seem, then, that
III pounds would be fair average. On
this basis 100000 acres would give
CT lop of 6,372,OOO bales, but if the yield
should be the same as in 1S9O-91 the crop
would be 100000 bales, and if the yield
were that of 1912 the crop would be
1920, 900 bales. The present crop is vari-
ously estimated as grown on from 16.ooO,-
600 to 100000 acres, and if the latter
figure is accepted as more nearly correct,
1t is evident that, in order to insure a crop
of not over 1000 900 bales for the coming
season, it will be desirable to make re-
duction Of from 10 to Is per cent. in the
acreage planted this year."
The next crop should be sc regulated
as to fill the wants Of spinners, and yet
not leave such a surplus as to burden the
succeeding year. The problem Is how to
secure general cooperation. Grave doubts
exist as to whether the conventions in
fuence will be strong enough to accom-
plish the desired object.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

The members Of "Gideon's Band" in
q Abbeville County held secret meeting
Eat Abbevills, G. a., on Friday evening,
10th inst, and was attended by Congress
man-elect Latimer. One Of the faithful
waa endorsed for each of the leading post
Offices in the County. The Abbeville
Press asd Bonner, in speaking of the
meeting, says "The object of the meet
ssing was STAYED to be to make demand
through Congressman Latirner that all
fhe Preside postofaces in the County
ssbs given to the Alliance Democrats, and
Z IS far as itwas possible for che meeting
10 do 30, all citizens outside Of the Alli-
ance we're debsrred any chance Of getting
any Office The lines were strictly drawn,
and Alliancemen are supposed be stand
y fng where they stood in the recent cam
palgn, demanding everything from Coro-
Her to Governor" Fortunately for the
g1hsry, Mr.. Bissell, President Cleve-
lanE,s Postmaster General, does not
e.ong 10 .Gideon's Band' nor Goes he
endorse its platform, and the man who
secures an appointment from his depart
iIisnt will need the endorsement of pure,
straight Democrats.
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Col Huf, of Macon, has written q
lengthly letter in which he urges that the
Stste conyicts be put to work on the pub
licroads. The Augusta Chronicle prints
!: the letter and says: ":The Chronicle hes
{ long been opposed to the convict lease
system, and believed that the State con-
sIcts can be best employed in giving to
Georgia q complete system Of good pub
eaic roads. Nothing will so enhance the
property OF the State as to make it all
accessible by broad, well-kept turnpikes,
and by no other agency can this end be
80 economically and effectively reached
sas by employing the State convicts in the
work. 2, These words are applicable to
South Carolina, The number of our con-
syicts are increasing every ye.r, and we
do not believe their labor could be utiliz-
sed Ina better way than in working the
public roads.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22
Alice Items.

It rains and rains, and continues to
rain.
Mr.. Jesse McAdams, of Andersonyille,
visited this section last week.
A party of young people went from
this section TO Andersonville last week to
attend quilting, which took place at the
residence of Mr.. S. II. McAdams. They
report most enjoyable time. I think
some of the girls made mash on some
of the boys up there.
A certain young man carries his Testa-
ment with him when he goes courting.
When he gets comfortably seated in the
parlor he turns to the 14th chapter st.
John and tells hor to read the first three
verses. Then he tells hor that these aro
the sentiments of his heart.
Mule trading seems to be the order OF
the day in this community.
Tho good members of Rocky Rivor
Church have decided to Withdraw from
all mem bers who do not pay up by next
meeting day. So look out, delinquents.
LUKE.
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Experimenting With the Weed.

Rock HILL, S. c., February 13.-A
number Of practical and experienced far
mers in the immediate vicinity Of Rock
Hill have organized themselves into an
association for tho cultivation Of tobacco
this year. The association is not alto
gether confined to farmers, several Of the
prominent business men of Rock Hill
having joined In the efforts to introduce
the new industry.
It is believed that tobacco can be cult-
vated in this section at a profit exceeding
the profit in cotton, and the association
think that a diversified agriculture will
improve tho condition Of farmers. An
experienced and successful expert in the
person of Mr.. r. S. Groome, of Green's
boro, N. c., has been engaged, and under
his direction several plant beds have
already been prepared and the seed sown.
So far as determined at present there will
be planted about fifty-eight acres. but
plants will be grown to furnish double
that number of acres. About eight or
ton tobacco barns will be built to provide
for curing the crops. 1t is proposed to
sell the crop made this year either at
Winston or Greensboro, n. c., but the
intention of our business men after this
year is to establish tobacco market at
Rock Hill, and also to build tobacco fac
tories here.
The art in tobacco growing consists
mainly in the curing process, and much
depends on tho proper preparation and
handling. Those who haYe planted to-
bacco and failed to realize profit there
from have attempted to do what they did
not sufficiently understand. The asso-
citation has employed man who thor
oughly understands the business, and
hopes to obviate this difficulty. We have
strong faith in this enterprise. it is use
less for our farmers to depen ger on
cotton alone. This section caI,iot COM
plete successfully with localities South
and West of US in the production Of cot
ton. We must seek money crop before
any great degree of relief will come.
Igive below a clipping from the Album,
Of Greensboro, N. c.:
"Mr. Walter Lindsay, now living eight
miles from Greensboro, bought three
hundred acres of land for 81, 900; planted
three acres of this land in tobacco and
sold the first crop from this three acres
for 1858; his second crop raised on same
three acres was sold for l,1SS.
"Messrs. Groome & Sons, seven miles
from Greensboro, three years ago began
| growing tobacco on small borrowed
capital; the first year they realized $500
for their crop, the second year $1,000 and
| last year over $4,000"
Rock Hill people believe they can do
what other people can do, and they see
profit in tobacco, even if the half of what
they hear is true.-NeaOs and Courier.
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Asbury Items.

AS no one gives you any news from
here, will try and see if can give you
a few dots.
We arc having some pretty weather at
the present time. We hope it will contin-
ue so for a while, so the farmers can get
ready for making crop. They are work.
ing like they mean business. We hope
tho first Sunday will be a pretty day, so we
can hear our new preacher, Mr.. Spann.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. I. J..
Green's baby is much better.
Hurrah! for Uncle Johnnie's "faith"
home. We hope he may have it filled
with whatever he pleases to put in it.
Seems as if Mr.. Bob Williamson means
business from the way he hauls guano.
He has plenty of help to make big crop
and is good farmer.
Girls, you had better get you mus
tache cup and have it ready for MI. Law
renee when he comes. 80 he can drink
milk and not bother his mustache. Mfr.
Lawrence, you had better not let your
mustache grow out until you get your
new ground burnt off, as it might get
swinged. I stop by wishing the INTELLI-
aENCER much success. If fthisappears in
print will come again soon.
A SURE HUSTLER.
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Near three months h". elapsed, Messrs.
Editors, since have seen anything in the
INrE1LIeENcER from Newell. We got
behind with our work during the Christ
mas holidays, and have been so busy try
ing to catch up that we have not had time
to write up the news. However, We have
got things in shape now and shall without
further ceremonies proceed to give you
the dots.
We have had rain in abundance for the
last few weeks, and all farm work is at a
stand still.
Those that have not hauled their fertil
izers yet will have rough time of it,
sure-the roads are 80 bad.
The Mountain Springs Debating Society
again comes to the front with fiattering
prospects.
I have at last obtained the sole agency
for the celebrated "Alliance Liver Pills"
Hereafter persons ordering "Alliance
Liver Pills" will please send their orders
to P. o. Box 80. Newell, s. c., instead of
P. o. Box %, Newell, s G. We noticed
in the INTELL1aENcER some time ago that
correspondent, hailing from Alabama, I
believe it was, said that the "Alliance
Pills" had played out in "beat five." We
are sorry to near this, for since the cleo.
ton no community is considered "up to
the times" without the "Alllance Liver
Pills" Wonld suggest that the brother
send US the name of person in "beat
five" who would be likely to make good
agent, if he wants to put her on boom.
What is the matter with the "Variety
Stores" Rooster? weather vane.) On
Christmas morn he turned his head due
East, and, though we have had some very
heavy winds since, be hesitates to look in
any other direction.
Hurrah for Representative A. r. Cox !!
he is not afraid of anything, if it has got a
prefix to its name, is be? If the boys had
got the thing down to where they had TO
take the Dispensary or Prohibition one,
we think they did wise thing in taking
the Dispensary.
I would like to have little chat with
your Shiloh correspondent Mr.. Editor,
but know nothow to address her miss"
or "Mrs." Please tell her to let US know
In her next.
"The bull dog is savage beast,
He never fumes or rauts,
But will leave the daintiest feast
To tear lovers pants"
The above ryhme is not production OF
my pen, but is an almanatical extract,
which after being kept over night in an
"Alliauce Liver Pilp' box, read thus:
'Ned Needles dog is savage beast,
He never fumes or rants,
But will leave the daintiest feast
To tear look agents pants"
Come while We sing.
NED NEEDLE
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

A student Of comparative politics points
out the facts that the government of the
United States Is among the Oldest of civ
ilized governments now existing in the
world, since most European countries
have been to considerable degree revo-
lutionized since the first election Of
George Washington to the presidency.
The French republic, the present Ger
man empire, and the italian kingdom.
considered as political entities, are but
Youngsters beside the century Amer
ican republic.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

Lfthe Democrats in Congress who are
;generally credited with enjoying Mr..
glsveland's 70 confidence know what they
aretalking about, an extra session Of the
sfifty third Congress is now a certainty.
There sare, however, still some doubters.
RspressntatiyeAbb Abbott, OF Texas, is one OF
sthem He says: "There is no danger of
an extra session, for Mr.. Cleveland has
TOO much sagacity to call Congress
togother to,try to accomplish the repeal
OF the silver bill with all the chances
against such q repeal" But Mr.. Abbott
isSin the minority.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22
Specimen Cases,

S. H. Clifford, New Cassell, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism,
bis Stomach was disordered, his Liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell
away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh
and strength. Three bottles of Electric
Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg, JILL,
had running sore on his leg of years
standing. Used three bottles OF Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bur" ".i 9 Ar
MICA Salve and his leg is SCUM, :; we'll.
John Speaker, Catawba, o., had n.u .arSe
Fever ores on his leg. doctor said he WAS
jncurablc. One bottle Electric Bitters and
one Box Bucklen's Arnica SalYe cured him
entirely. Sold by Hill Bros.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

Tho appointment OF Hon. Hoke Smith,
tlanta, as Secretary Of the Interior by
Presidents Cleveland is a high tribute to
The psrsona1 worth and unfaltering
sDemoeracy ofga brilliant young South
Efzsf, and gives general satisfaction
ssthtough the South. Mr.. Smith is only
ssSs years old, and is successful lawyer
and journalist He was born in North
Carolina bnt has been a citizen Of Atlanta
Ior about twenty years, and to-day there
sis:nnt citizen Of Georgia who is his SUI
sperior; ID any respect.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22
The Wonderful Cotton Seed.

= The oil companies are now paying
from $4,000 to 5000 per ton for cotton
seed. The prices of the product stand
about as follows: Cotton seed hulls for
cattle and sheep feod, $3.50 to $500 per
ton in different parts Of the South; cot
ton seed oil 80 cents per gallon cotton
seed meal $500 per ton. At present
market prices the 100000 tons of seed
that would come from an S,OOo,0 900 bale
crop of cotton would be worth to the
South slOO, 100000.
Deducting 100000 tons of seed for
planting, there would be 100000 tons
left, about 100000 tons of which the
existing mills work.
If the whole 100000 tons could be
worked the following products would be
obtained:
900 900 bbls Of oil at $50 per bbl...s9o 10000
900 900 tons of meal at S25.......... coo
500, 900 tons of meal at $3......-.... 100000
5000 bales of lint at $40 per bale.... 25000:O
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jefferson DaviS' Remains.

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 17.-Mayor Ely
son has returned from New York, where
he went to see Mrs. Jefferson Davis rela-
tive to the removal of the remains of Mr..
Davis to Richmond for re.interment on
May 30. Mrs. Davis expressed desire
that everything pertaining to the removal
be left with the Jefferson Davis Memorial
Association, of which Mayor Ellyson is
president,
The remains are now In the vault Of
the Army Of Northern Virginia in Mo-
tairie Cemetery, Now Orleans. Gen.
John B. Gordon, commandant of the
United Confederate Veterans, has been
written to in reference to the matter, and
John Glynn, Jr., commander Of the
Louisiana division of the United Confed-
crate Veterans, has been asked to take
charge Of the arrangements necessary to
the removal.
1t was the intention Of the Association
to make l hmond the burial place Of the
Davis far ;. This also meets the
views Mrs. Davis, and she has ex-
pressed the wish that the remains of her
deceased children and grandchildren be
brought hero. Two children are buried
in Memphis, one in Washington, and ono
is already inferred in Hollywood. Tho
remains of a grandchlld, the daughter Of
Mrs. Hayes, will also be brought here.
franco will spend nearly S2,000,000
for arms and ammunition for the cavalry
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Gen. n. Beanregard died at his
ghome III; New Orleans on Monday night,
:2()fh inst, aged seventy Ave years, and
his death the last full General Of the
Confederate Army has crossed "over the
river and Is resting under the shade of.
the trees, q,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

"A Louisiana girl died recently in q
mysterious manner. Previous to the
death of her mother, which occurred a
year ago, the latter told her that she
would return for her in years time.
The girl firmly believed this, and at the
expiration of the year she declared tina.
her mother had appeared to her, and di,a
three days afterWard,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

The County missioners of Spartan
hHrg connty, hare ordered an election to
be held onsthe lst of March, OF the ques-
'tiSn of sppropriating $40, 900 to be offered
as q bid for the location of the Girls In
dnstrial school inthe city Of Spartanburg.
sTnia Is IN addition to the amount to be
snbscribsd BY the city. s.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-02-22

MINOR has the prettiest line Of SPRING
PANTS in Anderson and customers say they
are big sellers" Mems and Boys Pants
from 25c. up.
MINOR downs en- all on Shirts, Cuffs and
Collars.
An elegant line Of Laces and Ribbons at
MINORS
Handkerchiefs, Towels, Hose and everything
in Notions at MINORS at lowest prices.
Just received at MINORS the biggest, best
and cheapest lot Of Crockery ever opened at
this place. See our prices.
The most complete stock Of Glassware and
Lamps ever brought to Anderson.
MINOR will save you money on Tinware,
Woodenware and Baskets See MINORS
Trunks---they are below competition.
Tobacco in small boxes at the lowest price
ever heard of in this part of the world.
Guano Horns at 12c
Come and see us.
Yours, always truly
G. S. MINOR,
THE BAZAAR,
TIE TEN CENT STORE,
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sEhe Alabama Legislature is trying to.
;s6sf cigarette ont Of the State, and the
! sSSinnesot ota ggregation Of solons is wrest-
ling with the hoop-skirt question. Of q.
rnth these are the days Of great things
! and nomentous questions do vex the
{ snindaof mea OF mentality.
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Now try This.

It will cost you nothing and will surely
do you good, if you have Cough, Cold, or
any trouble with Throat, Chest or Lungs.
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from La Grippe found it just the
thing and under it's use had speedy and
perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle at
our expense and learn for yourself how
good thing 1t Is. Trial bottles free at Hill
Bros. Drug Store. Laroo size sue. and
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CANACHEE.

(l3422,)
nEEP Eay, inbred Hamiltonian Stal.
~ lion, lG hands high, will make sea.
son in Anderson County. He is one the
highest brad Registered Stations in the
State. being a direct descendant of the
great Geo. Wilkes, and Harold, sire of
Maud, ST., His lst, 2nd, 3rd sires have
not only low records, but have proved
themselves great sires of speed. For pedi.
gree and ter ms addTess
J. EARLE LEWIS,
Cherry, s. C.
Feb Is, 1893 SO 2
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NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT.
IN The undersigned, Administrator of
the Estate of A. j. Watt, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will, on the
18th day of March, 1893, apply to the
Judge of Probate for Anderson County for
o Final Settlement of said Estate, and a
discharge from her Office as Administrator.
ELLA J. HUDGENS,
Admir-. de bonis non.
Feb Is. 1893 33 5
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Good Farming,

N1NETy-SIx, S. c., February 1s.-
There are great many farmers through
out the State who seem to think that there
is no ready money in anything except
cotton. Now in order. to relieve those
who are laboring under this impression, I
desire to call their attention to the vari
GUS crops produced last year by Mr.. Fl. P.
Galphin, prosperous farmer of our
town. The lands cultivated are the old
Cam bridge lands within mile of this
place. Mr.. Galphin has just furnished
me with the following statement and
therefore it can be relied upon as correct.
He says he produced last year with three
mules the following crops:
On 40 acres, 800 bushels corn at 65
cents.............. ........ ........S $40
And 5000 bundles of fodder, esti-
matod. ....... ......... .................."... 100
On so acres, Is bales of cotton at S35
per BALE. ........ ........ ........ S75
On rs acres, 1,70O bushels of oats at
SO cents..... ....... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sou
On 25 acres, 1000 bales of clover hay
at rs cents. ........... 1900
On acres, 400 bales Of pea vine hay
at so .... ........ ....". 200
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.S122,0O0,0O0
Total ...........,........

Thus, at present prices, the product out
of the cotton seed of the South, over and
above that necessary to re-plant, would
reach the enormous sum Of $4,000, 900.
AS matter of fact, about half the spare
seed are worked in the mills and the
South is getting the money for the pro-
ducts at the rate of about SGO,0OO,OOO for
the entire seasons work.
This leaves out of consideration the
cattle feeding business that has been
developed at and near the mills by the
use of hulls and meal es feed stuff.
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Grand total for all rops,......"..S3,74 50, 745
1t will be seen from the above table
that the clover crops are far more valua-
BILE than either of the other crops. He
realized nearly twice as much from twen
ty-five acres in clover as he did from
fifty acres in cotton, besides there is very
little expense attached to Its production.
Every farmer should have his barn filled
with clover hay. 1t is an excellent feed
for all stock, especially cattle. Milk
cows thrive on it.. It increases the flow
of milk and produces beautiful rich yell
low butter. Mr.. Galphin has fattened
and killed several fine hogs, and says that
he has plenty of this valuable and indis-
pensable article of food to supply him this
year.
did not ascertain from Mr.. Galphin
the amount of his expenses incurred in
producing these crops, but it would be
safe to say that he cleared over and above
all expenses at least $1,000 to the mule,
which must be admitted by all as very
fine farming. If every farmer would
adopt Mr.. Galphin's plan we would
have no use for the Alliance nor the
Ocala platform, the sub-treasury bill or
nothing of the kind, but would be
happy, independent people and the cry
of oppression and hard times would be
thing of the past. I simply give this,
hoping that it may prove beneficial to
some poor farmers at least who have
been sticking to their cotton idol in neg
lect Of all other crops.
Just before mailing this Mr.. Galphin
asked me to add in addition to the above
crops that ho made 80 bushels of barley
and 100 gallons of sorghum.-Spccial to
NeUs and Courier.
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of this and be on hand promptly and hea

of this and be on hand promptly and hear
an able sermon.
One of onr girls is very happy-her fell
low vii! bn !lrine in few days.
When the roads get better I am coming
to town snd tell you all the news.
May the lNTELLIGENcER enjoy life of
prosperity, and still climb higher and
higher until it gets to the top of journal
ism, where it will be equaled by few and
surpassed by none is the wish of
UNCLE JOSH.