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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30
Wade %IIampton's Honlee

The last red and gold rays Of a set
ting sun were growing fainter in the
west as we took our seats in one of
the new-fashioned two-scatcd road
carts now so popular. I was content
to allow my hostess to take the ribbons.
She had offered to drive me down
five miles from town-to one of the
most famous old homes Of the South:
where we were expected, and | delight
edly accepted her offer. | had been
longing for the opportunity.
And so, as VIC drove out of the tall
wooden gates, held open by a colored
scrap of humanity, I lazily gave myself
up to the rise and fall Of the cart as
we sped down the road at a brisk trot.
The road, of hard, level, white sand,
wound most of the way through tall,
dark pines, sweet smelling and life
giving, but the night wind sighed with
restless means in their tops and made
me feel a little eerie at the thought Of
the late return, until I saw the golden
bow of a week-old moon just above us
in a clear sky and knew that its soft
light would benignantly guide us at
the late hour. The five miles were
soon covered, and when I heard our
wheels crunching small pebble stones
I was told we were entering the private
grounds of this famous home.
There was no fencing or enclosure of
any sort the entrance was marked by
trees only, and the approach to the
house was the gravelled driveway that
fifty years ago was the pride Of the
owner. Now there were struggling,
riotous vines running out from a wild
growth Of shrubbery On either side,
and kept in bounds only by the inva-
ding wheels of constant visitors to sec
this relic of the past. A little farther
on I saw a board nailed to a tree and
marked "Private Grounds-No Ad-
mittancc," and was told it was placed
there BIZ the family to protect them
selves from strangers, many OF whom
would lot hesitate to come eve into
the house at all times Of the day. The
pebble driveway extended more than a
quarter of a mile and always through
the sane beautiful confusion of trees,
old rose bushes and numerous dark
thickets, with here and there a bright
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30
Restored to Health.

If you are suffering with any skin
or blood disease, Rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Ulcers, Old Sores, General De.
bility, etc., send stamp to the Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga, for book OF
wonderful cures, free. This book
will point the way TO speedy recovery.
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. is
manufactured after a long-tested pre-
scription of an eminent physician, and
is the best building-up and blood.pur-
flying medicine in the world. Beware
| of substitutes. Price $l.OO for large
bottle.
For sale by Druggists.
ONE IN A THOUSAND.
One summer, several years ago,
while ~railroading in Mississippi, | be.
came badly affected with malsrial
blood poison, that impaired my health
for more than two years. Several Of
f~ensive ulcers appeared on my legs,
and nothing seemed to give permanent
reliefeuntil | took of Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. b., which cured me en-
tire. NJ. u. LANE,
Deveraux, Ga.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

= You want to be a better man.
Perhaps you cannot remember that
YOU ever wanted it before. You have
gone on, self-satisfed and indulgent ;
but at last this new wish has come to
you. Now, what have you to do
You have got to break your pride all
to pieces with repentance and you
have got to say to these crowding pas
sions Of yours, "Stand aside leave
my soul open, that it and God, and
duty may come together" Pride and
passions must be conquered. Self
indulgence put aside, self.devotion
take its place.-Bishop Brooks.
- The number of languages spoken
by mankind at present is estimated at
$1,000. The Bible has been translated
into 200 only, but these 200 are spoken
by about two-thirds Of the whole popu-
lation of the globe.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30
Appreciation.

Appreciation of others becomes us,
and sets off any fine features we may
possess. Until we learn that others
have estimable qualities and abilities,
any beauties of our own arc concealed
behind a great fault. The exercises OF
appreciation draws to the surface what
is appreciablc in us. They arc mag
unanimous who appreciate others.
Appreciation denotes insight; is
essential to extended usefulness; a
pre- requisite to leadership. To com.
mand the services and resources Of
others one needs to know and value
their resources and cxccllcnccs. Those
who cannot appreciate others have to
be content to utilize only their own
limited strength. Our Lord saw pos
sibilities through thick and rough
extcriors.
Fairly to rate others one must not
look for certain beauties Of character
or behavior, and be blind to different
ones. If one virtue is not there, ap-
preciate the virtues that are | may
not have your good qualities, but you
may not have mine. Your neighbor
may not possess the points you most
esteem, but see if he has not others as
good Don't be too rigid Study
human nature!
Study to approve, as well as to be
approved If you appreciate another's
efforts or character, he does not know
it unless you express it. Do not fight
so shy of manifesting it, if you cordially
approve! Unspoken gratitude is often
unfelt. That brave struggler cannot
divine your sympathy. This lonely
buffeted patriot cannot feel your accord:
Mortals hunger for appreciation and
they need it. Praise, if earned,
strengthens for coming ordeals. De-
served appreciation helps US on our
way.
Especially do the young need apprc-
citation. Giving or withholding a
word may develop or blight a budding
promise. A warm clasp Of the hands
may make the difference between per-
severing and turning back. Your
manner may make or mar a career.
Your nod may be just what that
waverer is waiting for. There is no
telling what dark hours and paths and
lives a beam of the eye may light up.
Why claim the cheer that has so
much possibility ? If you do approve,
why not voice your approval I? If you
feel admiration, is it honest to look
Indifferent 2? If appreciation gives
you pleasure and help, remember the
Golden Rule !--Baptist Union.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

blossom, %azalcas and yellow jcssamine,
all in full bloom and filling the air
with a delicious, dcwy peri me of old
time memories.
We drew rein under a splendid live
oak, a few steps from the house,
fastened the horses to a large ring
intended for the purpose, and out OF
the s~emi-darkness VIC were at once
| greeted by rich, sweet voices, and
soft, cool hands took our own as we
stepped on the piazza and were well
coined by three peerless gentlewomen
of the South. We did not so inside,
but sat down in big arm chairs with
soft cushions that seemed to invite
rcpose in the open air.
The cottage these ladies now live in
was once occupied by the gardner, but
after the destruction of their home
their hearts chung to the spot, and
} even while the mansion was in flames
they took refuge in the two rooms OF
the small cottage that was placed a
short distance from the old site, and
with only rare intervals Of change,
here they have lived for more than
thirty years. If the old gardener
could rise from his long sleep and
some early morning come back with
hoe and watering pot in hand, there
would be great surprise and wonder in
his simple mind to see the place OF
his two-room quartcring occupied by
q pretty cottage Of eight rooms, four
above and four below, and a low, broad
piazza running the entire length of
the house, raised only one step from
the round, and with La Marc and
Marie Henrietta roses climbing to the
windows on the top floor.
Six tall Corinthian columns alone
stand to mark the place of the fallen
glory of a house-for the "home,' in
its sense Of unity of thought and feel
ing, still remains where moro than
fifty years ago every distinguished
Englishman who came to this country
found his way and was Hospitality
entertained by the equally distinguish,
ed owner. The vines Of the Virginia
crecper cling to these old sentinel
columns in a close embrace, as if to
save their hoary heads from Times
ruthless hand, and grasses and wild
flowers wrap themselves closer about
their feet as if TO do tender reverence,
AS 1 looked at the grand old pillars
through the deepening twilight, now
frightened by the magic Of moonlight,
I thought how many hallowed and
unfading memories of more than an
hundred years were inscribed on every
side of them. l could almost hear the
voices of the never-to-be-forgotter
long ago, but I was recalled from my
dream by a sweet laugh and reminded
that it was tea time.
In a few minutes six small spindle
legged tables were brought out and
one set before each Of us. One rarely
secs, nowadays, this sort Of table,
They were almost universally used il
the ante-bellum South for what is
called "handed tea" An exquisitely
dainty doiley was put in my lap anc
then came a cup of hot tea, a jug Of
cream so sweet and yellow it might
have come from the Milky Way itself:
a plate of thin brown biscuits and a
bowl of fresh strawberries, ripe anc
red and delicious with the flavor o.
being gathered when the early spark
ling dew was on them and when thu
smell of roses and fresh earth was fill
ing the morning air.
How lovely and full of quiet peace
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

- The effect Of the recent earth
quake is said to be. very demoralizing
on the people Of Giles County, Va,
many of whom are preparing to make
their homes elsewhere. Angel noun
tain is said to be badly cracked and
nearly all the water is reported to have
been drained out of Mountain lake.
The salt wells at Saltville, Smythe
County, are said to have completely
dried up, and other phenomena from
the southwest are reported.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

was this evening scenel When we
rose to go I felt like bowling my head
as under a benediction, for in this
rosc-emoowcred cottage, surrounded
by those tall white scntinels that
mark the past grandeur of Millwood,
the home Of Col. Wade Hampton, the
Revolutionary hero, and the grand
father Of Gen. Wade Hampton, live
the sisters Of Gen. Hampton, fifty
called the CANCELS of Millwood,'
because of their gentle courtesy, pure
lives and far-reaching charity.
South Carolina has no more inter-
esting place than this old home
Philadelphia Times.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30
Bucklens Arnlca S0ITe,

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, Or money refund
ed. Prise Is cents e rboX. For sale
by Hill Orr Drug Co
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

A we'll known firm of bicycle
manufacturers in Buffalo is about to
put a self-lighting lamp on the mar.
ket. The wick is ignited by means of
a percussion tape, which is first light
ed by the turning of a small knob on
the outside of the lamp. Kerosene
oil is used, and the price Of the lamp
is moderate.-New York advertiser.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

= Yes, my dear boy, there are
more than seventy million people in
this country, and you are only n Of
them-;ust one Think Of that once
in a while.
- Medicus-The physicians Of the
present day have given up entirely
the old system of bleeding their pa
tients. Practicus-Have they Z Just
look at last years bill.
- Hubby-Yes, dear, you look nice
in that dress, but it cost me a heap OF
money. Wife-Freddie, dear, what
do l care for money when it is a ques-
ton Of easing you?
- .itish scientist recently stated
that Ii a man weighing 40 pounds
were placed under a hydraulic press
and squeezed fiat, the result would be
1O5 pounds Of water and 35 pounds OF
residue.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

- The wal ship Yantic, one of the
last of the vessels now in existence
which saw service during the late war,
will shortly be dismantled, unless the
navy department shall donate her, for
use as a training ship, to the naval
militia Of some State, OF unless an
offer shall be made for her purchase.
The last named contingency, however,
is scarcely probable. The last service
of the Yantic was on the South At
lantic station at MnnteYiden.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30
MOTHERS friend

"My wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
Ties of Mothers Friend 1t is a
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come a MOTHER ," says a customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-30

Nos. 4OS and 400 THE Atlanta Special Solid
vcstibuled Train, Of Pullman sleePers and Coach
man Sleepers between Portsmouth and Chester,S
Nos. Al and So, 1.-THE S. A. L. E1pross," eolid
Train. Coaches and Pullman sleepers between
Portsmouth and Atlanta.
For PIckets, sleepers, ETC., applyt to
B. A. Newland, GEM. Agent Pass Dept
VIM. B. Clements, T.. T. A. Kimball House
Atlanta, Ga.
E. St John, Vice.President and GENT. Manger
We. McBee General Superintendent.
II. W. B. Glover, Traffic Manager.
T. J. Anderson, Genl. Passenger Agent.
General Officers, Portsmouth, Va.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
SHOT BY AN OFFICER.
Charles Jenkins Wounded While
 Fleeing From Officer Miller.

There was considerable excitement around the depot Thursday morning about o'clock caused by two shots from Officer Miller's revolver, the sec ond of which took effect in the ankle of a man named Charles Jenkins.
 Jenkins home is in Sevier county. He was under bond awaiting trial for violating the whiskey law. Over a week ago he disappeared from his home and was located here. A war. rant was put in Night Officer Miller's hands and he came across Jenkins in the swich yards trying to steal ride out of town on the early morning freight train, and told him to con- sider himself under arrest. Jenkins started to run and was ordered to halt but refused to do so whereupon the officer fired the first shot in the air to frighten the prisoner, but he continued to run and the second shot was fired low with the above result.
 Jankins was taken to the Kansas City House where he was given the best of care and is doing nicely al though both bones of his leg were bro' ken.
 There are few who feel the shoot ing was not justified and Jinkins says he will prosecute Officer Miller.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
WHAT THEY SAY OF MT. MENA.
Delighted In Every Respect and Just
 the Place for a Resort.

w. $, Fortune, of Texarkana says: "l have been at Mt Mena for two weeks. My usual weight is 1C5 pounds but got reduced to 120 pounds through the hot weather and malaria or Texas and my physician sent me away. l have gained twenty pounds since have been on the mountain and soon expect to regain my usual health and weight"
 Mrs. E. M. Green, of Mena, says: "I have not suffered an hour or q minute with heat since coming upon Mt. Mena."
 Judge Estis, of Texarkana, says: 'l am very favorably impressed with Mt. Mena and think it just the place fo1 the people of my section. The tenn. perature is remarkably fine and I be. lieve that many people from my city will come this season and hundreds next year"
 A. R. Johnson of Buckner, says: "It is the best summer resort within reacI of my section of country and it will bC patronized."
 T. s. Buchanan, of Texarkana, says 'l am highly pleased; it is just tho place for a summer resort; the water from the springs is excellent, and the atmosphere cool and refreshing"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
THE WILHELnENA HOTEL
A Picturesque Structure Now Beino
 Erected on Mt. Mena.

Through the courtesy of Superin- tendent George Mathews we have been favored with set of blue prints of the hotel now being built on Mt. Mena. If will be an attractive building when completed, credit to any resort, and one that will be thoroughly enjoyable to all guests It IS located upon 2 commanding position where there will be the freest possible circulation of air and an unobstructed view of the beautiful country surrounding as far as the eye can reach.
 The east and south sides are bor- dered with a covered piazza twenty feet wide, the east portion being circu- lar in form, making most delightful place to sit, breathe the mountain air and view the magnificent scenery of mountain range and valley.
 The office will be 34xSo feet, and ar tistically constructed with a large open fireplace and other devices for comfort and pleasure The dining room will be magnificent in propor- tons and finish, 44xsO, and the kitchen will be 34x34.
 The second story will have fourteen commodious sleeping rooms with bath rooms and closets, the,idea being not to furnish apartments for many guests in the hotel, but to encourage them to build cottages on lots adjacent and give them chance to procure meals at the hotel
 For further description of the hotel we will quote from private letter re- ceived from Mr. Mathews, the arch itect and superintendent, as follows
 Kansas City, Mo-, July 22, 1897.
 ''The lower part of the building, in some cases to the second story joist, will be built of rough field stone found on top of the mountain. The course between the stone and second story window sills will be built according to the Arkansas style, of rough boards with lap joints. The wall above this will be plastered and finished in open timber work. The wood work will be stained instead of being painted in order to obtain as picturesque and natural an effect as possible The idea being to make the house, when completed to appear to be a part of the rugged landscape. x
 ''One of the peculiarly interesting features will be plate glass 6xl0 feet set in south wall of dining room over- looking the valley towards Dallas, which will have a picturesque frame broken around it, giving the effect to one sitting Tn the dining room and looking through it. of a beautiful oil painting.
 ''We are rushing construction of house as fast as difficulties will allow. We find great deal of interest at this end of the line in our proposition and trust that you find the same in your locality"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
Died

H. c. Head at his home in Dallas, Tuesday morning.
 Mr. Head held the office of deputy prosecuting attorney and was well known in our city. He was man who fulfilled the duty of his office re gardless of public sen timent.
 A wife and several children are lett to mourn hls death.
 The funeral took place from his home yesterday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
Fine Apples.

Il. N. Wisenhunt. who lives five miles east of Mena, called at this office Saturday and left some exceedingly nne apples. They are of the Summer Vueen variety and the largest meas ured just one foot in circumference. Many others were nearly as large.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
Married.

At the home of the brides parents at Dallas, Ark, ". w. Whitley and Miss Myra Bolton. Sunday evening, July 25. They went to housekeeping at once in the home prepared by the groom on Amsterdam street
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28
TOWN TOPICES
 PARTLY TREATED.

bSduGT.
 Fine toilet goods speciality at Jackson's
 When in need of tinware, don't for get The Leader.
 Try Perfect" baking powder. It does such lovely baking.
 By using Perfect" baking powder indigestion will be unknown.
 For gents and ladies' furnishing goods The Leader is the place.
 Have you called at the new drug store2 Jackson wants to meet you.
 The Leader will sell you a nicely decorated dinner set of 100 pieces, for $a 95.
 Home made bread, cake and pies at the Port Arthur Eating House & Home Bakery
 Go to the Jackson Wheeler Drug Co. on ena street for your paints oils and bushes.
 Every woman, in justice to health and pocket-book, should use Perfect" baking powder
 Mrs Parks has purchased lots near the coal chutes on which she will erect hotel at once.
 Try one of Jacksons new cigars. He keeps them in s75 Yatagan case, at the new drug store
 F. M. Reeves is erecting a pretty five room cottage on Campbell street in the Eureka addition.
 If you want to make poor land rich, use Armour's fertalizer, for sale by E. Wilman, Mena, Ark.
 For all kinds of toilet articles, up to-date in every particular, go to the Jaclson-Wheeler Drug Co,
 Light healthful and nutritious food guaranteed from any flour by using the Perfect" baking powder.
 The prescription department is com plete at Jackson's new store, and a first class pharmacist at the head.
 When you pass by The Leader take look at their desplay of mems and boys hats, and note the prices marked on them.
 All articles usually found in first class up-to-date drug store can be found at the Jackson-Wheeler Drug Co $ store.
 Contractor G. H. Keen is building a neat addition of two rooms to his home at the corner of Campbell and Port Arthur street.
 For the best brands of cigars kept lon tap' in the best case ever brought to Polk county. go to the Jackson Wheeler Drug Go. Dr. Reese returned Saturday from trip to Missouri His daughter, Miss Bessie, joined him on his return and will visit here some time.
 Ii. c. Hamilton, wife and two daugh- ters, from near Gam, were in Mena last week and called at the Star. office to see the new press work.
 For bathing sponges, towels and brushes as we'll as all articles needed to keep the body clean and healthy, go to the Jackson Wheeler Drug Co.
 M. B and Samuel Legate. accom- panied by their families, arrived in Mena from Jersey county, H., and ex- pect to make Mena their future home.
 Through the efforts of A. Langfeldt Stilwell park has been cleared and greatly improved. Seats have been put in lately, the lumber being do hated by Green & Lewis
 Burning, itching skin diseases in stantly relieved by De Wits Witch Hazle Salve, unequaled for cuts, bruises, burns. It heals without leav- ing a scar. Pipkin & Hanes.
 Hopper S Murphy sold their busi- ness house at the corner of Pickering Avenue and De Queen street to MT. Brasher of Balls, Ark. Mir. Brasher expects to open a grocery store.
 The firm of Williams & Watson shipped three car loads of fine walnut timber to Germany last Friday night The cars go to Port Arthur and the logs are transferred to the vessel at
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28

It is named Perfect" baking powder and is in truth perfect. Try it.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-07-28

For all around bargins The Leader can't be excelled.