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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

In Sicily it is devoutly believed that
scorpion inclosed in bottle or in
some situation from which it cannot
escape will sting itself to death.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28
An Uncertain Disease.

There is no disease more uncertain in it's
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms Of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make a correct
diagnosis. No matter under what disguise
dyspepsia attacks you, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it. Invaluable in all diseases of
the stomach, blood and nerves. For sale by
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

The largest wrought from iron pillar
is at Delhi in India. ills go feet high
and weighs II tons.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

In Brussels the height OF house 'front.'
age in public streets is determined by
the width of the street. The maximum
height is 60 feet.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

knowledge dwells in heads replete
with thoughts of other men; wisdom,
in minds attentive to their own.-Cow-.
per,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

An all round wag has placed the fol
lowing placard over his coal bin: "Not
to be used except in case Of fire.''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25c.
II G. c. O. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc, &c II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

Educate Yoar Bowels With Cascarets
Candy rathartic, cure constipation forever.
i0c, sse II q q. C. tall, druggists refund money
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

A man may dress as well as his own
good judgment and the assistance of an
artistic tailor may elect. He may take
his tubs, but if his digestive organs are
out Of order, he will have an unwhole-
some appearance. His complexion and
the white Of lis eyes will have yellow
ish cast. His tongue will be coated, ap-
petite poor, his teeth rusty, his breath
abominable. He is one big, unmistakable
sign Of constipation. The quickest, sur
est, easiest way to cure this trouble is
to take DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They are made of refined, concentrated
Vegetable extracts. Nothing in the least
harmful enters into their composition.
They hunt down all impurities and make
them move on. They are the product of
many years study and practice. DR..
Pierce cannot afford toput forth worth
less article.
Address with q cents in 1-cent stamps.
to cover cost of mailing only, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffa-
10, N. Y. and get free copy Of the Med
ical Adviser.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28
The coolest place in the world IL

yakutch, Russia. The thermometer
sometimes falls to rs degrees below.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure: makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28
All Dealers,

Ohio has the greatest number Of farms,
251 ,43O, having 1885,, ,40s acres. Illinois
is second. with 240, ,eSl farms and 80 .Aas.-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28

27l acres. Missouri being third, with
25S,o43 farms d 80, ,TsQ 200 acres.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-28
Facts Abont Appendicitis.

The position is taken by DIR. McBur-
ney, in the London Medical News, that
there really is no medical cure for ap-
pendicitis, even though some cases re-
cover without operation he considers.
too, that though appendicitis is SUR
gical disease, yet operation may not Ne
necessary in every case, the fact being
that this ailment is q stoppage Of the
drain age from the appendicitis to the
colon, and preliminary treatment is of
ten worse than useless. Thus, the OPT
um treatment relieves pain and dis
comfort, but entirely masks the symp-
toms at a most important time, for it
is in the first twenty four hours from
the beginning of the attack that
physicians can decide not only as to
the diagnosis, but as to the result and
course probably of the case. r., for
instance, there is no increase in ur9
geney in five or six hours, the patient
is not in immediate danger If kept at
perfect rest in bed on the other hand,
if in twelve hours there is still no in
crease in the severity Of the symptoms,
the patient should begin to improve.
But, if the urgency of the case has
steadily increased in twelve hours from
the time when the diagnosis was made.
an operation will probably be called
for. After two attacks patient is
sure to have third, and each attack
renders operation more difficult and
dangerous all the advantages lie with
operation between the attacks, and in
an operation during an acute attack
the prognosis is worse.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
Cheap Place for Money.

NEW YORK, January 15.-The weekly
statement of the associated banks to be
issued tomorrow will show large in
crease in the cash on hand as the conse-
uuence of an unusual state Of affairs in
the money market. About month ago
the presidents aud other leading officers
of some forty banks belonging to the
clearing house attended a dinner at the
Union League Club, given by Henry w.
Cannon, President of the Chase National
Bank. At this gathering an understand
ing was reached that no call loans, or, in
other words, loans repayable on demand,
should be made at a rate less than per
cent per annum. For three or four weeks
previously most of the call loans had been
made at l 1-2 per cent. at this rate the
banks did not consider that they were re-
ceiving an adequate return on their mon
ey. During the present week the bcr
rowers found that they could obtain
money from the trust companies, insur-
ance companies and other large lenders
at l-2 per cent Accordingly they
shifted their loans to large extent; that is,
they paid off the loans to the banks and
got accommodated from the lenders
whose rates were 1-2 per cent lower. The
banks secured only small part Of the
money in their vaults, which was earn
q realization that their agreement to keep
the call money rate up to2 per cent, could
no longer be adhered to with advantage,
aud to- day most Of them were accepting
offers at l l-2 per cent. Although the
tendency of money is downward all over
the world, it is cheaper in New York than
anywhere else.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
Ex.COngressman Shell Draws q Bloody
Picture Of South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S G, Jan. 15-The change
that has come over some of the reform
leaders in this State in regard to the dis
pensary is indicated in the following let
ter just written G. r. D. Burns, member
Of the House from Oconee, by ex-Con-
gresham George w. Shell, of Laurens,
who retired from Congress two years ago.
MIR. She'll was the author of the famous
Shell manifesto, Issued in February, 1890,
calling the no less famous "March Con-
vention' which, nominating Captain Till
msn for Governor, threw precedent to the
winds and gave the reformers an organi-
zation before their opponents realized the
situation.
So Mr.. Shell is regarded by many as
the father of the reform movement, and
as his utterance has weight, his attitude
toward the dispensary is significant.
Mr.. Burns is q reformer who seems de-
termined to either better or abolish the
dispensary system.
Here is Mr.. Shells letter:
%sMy Dear Burns-I have observed
with pleasure your intention to present
some needful legislation in respect to the
management of the State dispensary.
fully concur with your opinion about the
constabulary, which more than all other
causes has brought the law into contempt
and disrepute; indeed its management
has brought strong opposition to it
will cause the moral support and its best
influence to abandon it.
"The constable feature as enforced
under the two preceding administrations
has been farce-the latter one only to
blame for trying to imp Tillman and
having no policy of his own.
"The disgraceful performances of some
of the constables, who, without sufficient
provocstion, have been guilty of murder
ing their fellow countrymen in cold
blood, stands without parallel in the his
tory of civilization, Cuban atrocities not
excepted. There can be no justification
for such fendish action committed by
unscrupulous, irresponsible men, who
have in many instances been chosen for
their especial capacity to do dirty work
for their masters by assurances of pardon
when their guilt had been proven.
6 hope you will succeed in your en-
deavor and relieve the State from this
miserable crowd of pirates that go prowl-
ing around with murderous intent, in
ficting death upon innocent victims and
rctbing the people of the hard-earned
taxes that cost so much toll and sacrifice.
"If health will permit, it is my intention
to visit the Legislature some time next
week, but at present I am suffering with
the grip. Hoping you may have har-,
monious and profitable session, I remain
your friend. G. w. SHELL.
"P. ST. want to say it is my opinion
that Governor Ellerbs will do his whole
duty, and if the Legislature will support
him, as believe they will. our old dis
tracted country will ere long be restored
to a condition Of peace, harmony and
good will toward all men. 6. w. S."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
Unconstitutional.

CHARLEsToN, :. c., Jan. 1s.-Bulletins
received here from Washington to-day
announce that the United States Supreme
Court, has sustained Judge Simonton's
decision that part of the South Carolina
dispensary law is unconstitutional.
The part of the law declared unconsti-
tutional is the clause which relates to the
importation of liquors for private use.
The lawyers interested in the case
think this is serious blow to the law
and that it may result in breaking it
down.
It will be remembered that shortly
after the dispensary law went into effect,
July, 1898, James Donald, of fGeorgetowr,
suffered loss by the seizure Of barrel
of beer which had been ordered outside
the State.
Mr.. Bryan, representing Donald, car
ried the case into the United States Cir
cult Court, and after arguments on both
sides Judge Simonton decided that the
citizens of the United States had the right
to order liquor for personal use. and that
all seizures to the contrary would be a
clear violation Of the Interstate COM
merce laws.
The State appealed from the decision
and the case went to the Circuit Court Of
Appeals. There the State received ancth-
or set back. Still another appeal was
taken, this time to the Supreme Court of
the United States, the resllt Of which is
announced above.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
The, Legislature met on Tuesday of last


week. The first day was taken up in or
gauizstion and getting ready for w'rk.
Gov. Evans final message was presented,
though not read until the following day.
Senator Norris, Of this County, was elect
ed President pro tenn of the Senate, and
Gen. R. r. Hemphill Clerk. In the
House Hon. Frank Gary was unanimous
ly elected Speaker, and J. Walter Gray
Clerk. In the House Committees Rep
rssentative Ashley was made chairman
of Roads, Bridges and Ferries and a
member of the Committee on Agricul-
ture, Mr.. Glenn on Privileges and Elec-
tions and Legislative Library, MIR. Sulli-
van on Penitentiary, Mr.. Edwards on
Public Buildings, Mr.. Robinson on Ag-
riculture and Offices and Officers. Very
little work was accomplished the first
week, though number of new bills
were introduced. Gov. Ellerbe was in
augurated last Monday. There are a
great many new members in the present
Legislature, and it is believed this ses-
sion will do much good for the State. 1t
is thought the session will continue un-
the 1st of March.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20

Major General Daniel Ravenel, COM
manding the South Carolina Division
United Sons of Confederate Veterans has
appointed the following officers on his
staff: Adjutant General chief of staff, j.
G. Morris, of Camp Moultrie; inspector
general, s. MCGOWAN Simpkins, of Camp
Wallace; quartermaster general, DR., c.
C. Stanley, OF Camp Maxcy Gregg; COM
missary general, c. S. Vennipg, of Camp
Wade Hampton: judge-advocate general,
Johu q. Earle, Of Camp O'Neale: surgeon
general, DR.. J. z. Duckett, of Camp
Humphreys: chaplain general, the Rev.
J. w. Cantey johnson, of Camp Moul-
trie. Major General Ravanel has announ-
ced the following for appointment as
.brigadier generals: lst brigade, F. II. Nc
Master, OF Camp Moultrie; End brigade,
Frank Weston, of Camp Maxcy Gregg;
S3rd brigade, NJ. L Bonham, of Camp
Humphreys.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20

- French Judges have been wrangling
over this question of absorbing general
interest: "When a man dies and leaves
all his fortune to his wife, has he the right
to direct that in the event Of her marrying
again she shall lose the bequest?" A test
case was first brought before the Lisieux
tribunal, which held that the testator had
the right. The Caen Court Of Appeal
thought differently. This was its argu-
ment: "The Creator said increase and
multiply ce!ibacy Is contrary to nature
and should not be forcibly imposed.
Celibacy becomes the more disagreeable
when once the spouse has tasted the
sweets of marriage" There was also talk
of the decreasing population of France.
The decree was that the widow could
keep the money and marry again. But
the Supreme Court Of Appeals decided
recently that the husband, or the wife,
has a right to restrict the conditions of a
legacy in the manner about which there
was dispute.
= Lawson X. Armstrong, one of York
county Us representatives in the legislature
believes in practical political economy.
He wants the dispensary law amended so
that South Carolina can distill her own
corn whisky. Corn is offered for sale at
So cents per bushel, and bushel Of corn
will make about two and one-half gallons
of whisky. Liquor which now costs the
State about $1.50 per gallon, could be pro-
ducei at home at about 10 cents per gal
lon, plus running expenses. In this way
farmers could find market for their
corn, an possibility now, and the State
would keep her money at home. In
addition to this, the refuse from the stills
could be used to fatten hogs, which in
turn could be used as meat in the peni-
tentiary. lie may incorporate these
ideas into bill to be presented to the
legislature at the present sitting-Rock
Hill Herald.
- California now has over $4,000 acres
of almond orchards, representing an in
Yestmcnt of more than $l0,000,000.
- And still people ask if the year 1900
will be leap year! There are great many
folks in this country, and it takes deal
of time to tell the whole of them that
there won't be another leap year until
1901.
- There is strong probability that
bill seeking to tax all church property in
the State will be introduced at the session
of the Missouri legislature soon after it
gets down to business. For several years
past thers has been reform organization
in st. Louis which has sought to compel
all religious societies to pay taxes upon
all property held by them, and bill
embodying that idea is now said 10 be
almost ready for submission to the gen.
eral assembly, -p
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
Shilletrille Dots.


AS all the family are absent, Mr.. Editor,
and am left at home with only old Tow
ser and the cook, concluded to give you
the news from this place. It is raining
now and I have become tired of reading
silly love stories and I need change. So
without further ceremony will proceed
to business.
The health Of this section Is not very
good now.
The school at this place is in 8 flourish
ing condition. The professor says he has
some Of the brightest pupils he has ever
taught.
Some of our farmers have begun cru
sade against the great oil king Rockefeller
and his associates by using tallow-dips
and pine knots. One Of the boys says
they're the very things to court by. Cou.
sin Pete tells good one on good matron
affair. | was in the psrlor with my girl
when the old lady suddenly made her
appearance and found us talking by the
freight. She addressed her daughter in
this style: Lucy, am surprised at you,
sitting here in the dark Why, this is
scandalous ~ Yes, mother, it ia cand-
less," said Miss L. '"You know times are
SO hard and big lights cost 40 much, I
thought that and Mr.. Carleon could get
along with the fire light" With that The
old lad y -grasped the situation and made
her exit from the room.
We had the pleasure OF attending
matinee at the residence of Squire Giles Of
Hogans Alley last Friday. 1t was the
most enjoyable one of the season.
There was a dance at Mrs. Murphy's
very pleasantly for all if some of the boys
bad left the Chemically pure" alone.
There was no bad behavior, but it is dis
gusting to 60 to place and smell the foul
odor of the vile stuff. On our way homo
We passed where there was shindig in
full swing at Brother Hanby's. The or
chestra consisted of violin, harp and
banjo. The boys have new way calling
the dance. Here it is:
Balance yer partner.
Look out, don't fall.
Coonjine baby,
And promenade all.
Next couple to the right.
Look out McSwain
Billy is on deck
And agoing to raise Cain.''
We think the young ladies ought to or
| ganlze missionary society. What say
you. girls? Can't we do some effective
work on this line?
The boys are talking of organizing a
reading club. That is right, my lads.
You can do noble work if you will, and
we girls will give you all the help we can.
A club would be great benefit to us. Let
US organize at once and 60 to storing our
minds with knowledge. Let US hear from
| the brethren.
Our Sunday School is still alive and we
are glad that so many of the old folks
attend. Here is good one on the teacher
of the Infant class. She was drilling the
class one day, and asked one of the boys
what was miracle. "Now, Johnny"
says she. "can you tell me what miracle
is?" "Yes'm," says Johnny. MA says
ifyou don't ketch the new psrson, it will
be miracle" She dismissed the class in
| short order.
We were glad to see the smiling faces of
Messrs. Stone and Hogan on our streets
| last Sunday. Come often, boys, you are
| always welcome.@
In my next I will give history of this
| burg.
AS this is my first attempt at journalism
will make my bow and retire.
SALLY JERUsHA.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
Attacked by a Rooster.

MARsHALLvILLE, GA, Jan. 13.-Willie
Price, the fiYe-year-old daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. w. II. Price, Of this place, had
a terrible encounter with a large Ply
mouth Rock cock yesterday afternoon.
She and her younger sister were out in
the yard playing with buggy whip,
when suddenly, without cause or warn
ing, the cock sprang in her face, sinking
his bill half an inch deep in the flesh be-
tween the left eye and nose, seyering the
lactymal gland, and spurring two bad
holes in her hand and arm.
The mother, hearing the screams ofthe
children, ran out, only to find the child
bathed in blood, but still bravely fighting
the maddened rooster with the whip. She
gave as her reason for not running into
the house that she wanted to defend her
little sister.
A physician was sum moned at once and
the wounds dressed. No serious injury
is expected to the eye.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-01-20
Brothers Duel to Death.

CRAWFoRDSVILLE, FLA, Jan. 12.-Be-
cause of woman, John and Davis War
ris fought duel to the death near here
Yesterday. The men were brothers, and
the woman in the case was the wife OF
David Warris, who married her during
Christmas week.
1t seems that the girl had been engaged
to marry John Warris, but without CIV
ing reas on, she Tilted him week later
and welded David Warris. Recently
John Warris learned that the girl bad
been told slanderous stories concerning
him by his brother David. For this rea-
son the young woman Tilted John, and
out of pique few days later married
David.
John Warris saw his brothers wife
yesterday morning and related the story
other husbands duplicity. She was great
that David should be punished for his
treachery. The woman told John he
must fight David and kill him.
The couple separated and in the after
noon John went to David's home and
charged him with treachery. David did
not deny the story, and John then insist
ed that one or the other must die.
Mrs Warris also denounced her hus-
band and insisted that he must fight
John. David consented, and the two
brothers went to the yard, pistols in
hand, and faced each other at ten PAGES,
Mrs. Warris looking on from the veranda
John gave the signal to fire, and the
pistols cracked simultaneously, but nei-
ther was hit. At the second exchange of
shots both men were slightly wounded.
At the third exchange John Warris' right
arm was shattered. but he took his pistol
in his left hand and insisted that the duel
be Continued.
A fourth exchange Of shots followed,
and David Warris fell dead with bullet
through his brain, and John received a
third wound, which may prove fatal.
Seeing that her husband was dead and
her brother-i -in-law badly wounded, Mrs.
Warris sent for physician. to whom she
told the story of the duel. She seems to
think that her husband received only JUS
tice, and that she and John Warris acted
properly.
John Warris is badly wounded. He is
closely guarded and will be removed to
Jail ifhe RECEIVERS. Mrs. Warris may also
be arrested.-Atlant0 Journal.