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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
Another NegrA Homicide,

Dock MCGEE shot and killed Dump
sherard at midday last Thnrsday, near
Hollands Store. in this County. The
bullet entered the left breast, passed
through the heart and death was ins,an-
taneous McGee is about twenty Il We
years old and Sherard was probably sixty.
McGee was passionately enamored OF
Sherard's daughter, 10 which Sherard OBJ
tected, and he had repeatedly ordered Nc
Gee 70 cease his attentions and keep away
from bis house. but MCGEE continued his
visits. He was there the Wednesday
night before the shooting, had some words
with Sherard, was ordered away and leii.
Thursday ut midday, In the >ahsence of
Sherard, he returned and met the daugh,
ter. Shortly ntterWards she discovered
Sher8rd and his son, ~ ho Is grover, coming
and advised hIcGee to leave, which he did.
Finding that McGee had been there in
their absence and just left, Sherard and
his son followed and overlook him about
e hundred yards from the house. Hot
words passed between them, followed by
several shots sanl. Sherard, the son, says
McGee fired first, and MCGEE says four
shots wera fired at him before be fred, aud
when he saw Dump Sherard fall he ran.
Mctise made his way, to Starr Station im-
mediately after the shooting, boarded the
freight train going south. spent the night
at Mccormick and next morning took the
train for Augusta. While efiroute between
Plumb Branch and Parksville, he wac
identified by Mr.. NJ l.. Red, one of the
railway officials, who notified Mr. a. ".
Morgan. Superintendent Of convicts in
Edgetiela County. who happened to be on
the train, and he Immediately arrested
MCGEE and transferring him 10 the north
bound train from Augusta brought him "a
Anderson Friday night. MoGee was well
dressed and had ON his person o couple oi
pistols and some money. He claims the
ehooting was done in self defense.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
Canine Exhibition.

Next Friday and Saturday the well
known Irwin'a celebrated canine and pony
exhibition will take place at the Opera
House. This troupe OF dogs 10 now almost
doubled since last season, many new cam
inc features having been added. The per
formRnces are now given on strictly family
entertaining lines, and more than glisten
in their radiance TO please and amuse. On
the afternoon Of Saturday. at o'clock, a
special echool childrens' aud ladieo' matt
nee will be given. at prices Of 10 cents only
to children and . cents to adults. Imme.
diately following the matinee, 'Snow
Ball." the haDdsomest dog in creation,
will hold levee aud reception on the
stage. to which the entire audience i. in
vited, and on this occasion "Snow I'all''
will be assisted by his army OF canine ns
scciaes and'pOny Romeo" This will be
IL vertable bench show. Night prices
will be: Admission. % cents reserved
seats, 80 cents; gallery, Is cents. Re-
served tickets can Do eecutol in advance
at l.usse,Is grocery.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
HsThe Human DYNAMO"

Tonight in the Opera House the peo-
pie of this city will have an opportunity
Of witnessing q performance by Miss
Fannie Hester. Of Georgia, who is called
the "human dynamo" She ia only II
year-old girl. and weighs but 90 pounds
yet on Tho stage, giving an exhibition
she Is giant that throws strong men
about at will. She performs many won
derful things, and her performances ere.
ate sensation in every town she visits
Her remarkable powers have puzzled the
world Of scien0e.
The managers have offered $500 to any
man who can handle her on the stage
Two prominent citizens of Anderson
have accepted the challenge and Will ap-
pear on the stage with her at tho Opera
House tonight. The contest promises to
bc one Of the most exciting events ever
leon in this city. ana Wi. doubtless be
visited by Il large audience
The prices Of admission arc as follows:
deserved seats, - cents; gallery, 2, cents;
children. - cents.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
A Card of thanks.

We desire TO tender our heartfelt thanke
to our friends and neighbora for the kind.
mesa and sympathy shown ,ua in tho brief
illness and DEATH our little daughter,
Nennie. which occurred on the morning
OF Oct. 3. 1897. Inasmuch es ahe was q
little bright star In oar home, it seems
dark to know that she will never moro be
with uB here. But we thank our dear
Heavenly Rather that we can humbly
submit to his blessed will and feel the as
surance that our dear, little Nannis is safe
In heaven where we hope to meet her and
all our desr friends who showed .ns so
much sympathy IN this dark hour OF Our
hereay yement. " Y .yS s Y,
Mr.. ANp NJ RS. T. slslpsos.s
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
Flat Rock Items.

Mr.. w. g. Webb has been very sick.
Tut. we are glad to say, he is improving,
and hope he will soon be out again.
Mrs. Jennie Heron is very sick with
fever.
The Sunday School at this place is not
so fiourishing az 1t hes been. II the old
people would take more interest in the
Sunday School and bring their children
we could have good one.
Mr.. II. e. Nicholson, of Anderson, will
soon take charge of his school at this
place. BETTY
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
Death Of Mrs. Major.

l;DIToKs sLLIGENcEK: Mrs. Sarah
&. Major, wife of the late T.. j Major,
whose death was announced in .lOur last
issue. died at her nome in Penola County,
Texas, Sept. II, 1897, her husband pre-
ceding her TO the grave but 2G days. She
was born and reared in Anderson County,
hein2 daughter Of the late Jesse Kay.
She was 81 years Of age, and leaves wide
circle OF relatives and friends to cherish
her memory. ID. NJ NJ
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13

81 suppose your daughteris just
like minc-pather ride a wlloel than to
eat ''Not exactly; but she would
rather ride q wheel than 60 cook, ',.;s Z
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
UNDERBUY Y .UNDERSELT !
SPOT CASH

We don't understand the credit yemdont in donu
the volume of business less profit but when you spot
"nake 'em howl"
Buyer just .cooped 900 stock Shoes Clothing Dry Goods
Notions &c. at soc dollar fellow bought credit
big long prices then trying big Sc and
&C. cotton woulden No Sheriff up h
pened be there with the cash. his dollar
and got the stock
Now maybe think
Just watch and We dden that
kind Of business thirty to
our credit god silver and genback and here will
doz Armorsde C"se fresh worth every
where, price to close &c.
so doz Ladies' long sleeve 10c 5c &c., 25 4oc
everywhere Chdens Vests begin twice as
much
100 doz Spool Silk quality guarane Spool Cot
4c Somebody will tell all Thread guess
little something yourself Will sell
We under combination buy sell for We
so doz Ladies Hanlkerchef 1c up 25 do Ladies' Handkhs
All Wool 2lc up will have more Cling
hams at 2jc III few DAYS
25 doz Shirts all linen back front, spartanbur
our price SAC.
Big lot Dr. Jage's fine All Wool Underwear
Boys Pants 1Oc Caps Be- Hats DC.
Mems Socke &C. up Linen Collars 5c up. New stock
Ladies' Shoes 45c best Chdiens up Shoes
for = -'
Now making small profit all this and
for fun and when anybody you they
doing business any other way, you had better
Fall in line and buy Don't take our
word for anything We here stay
County, and never met better people
Money back for anything
not satisfactory.
THE RACKET.
AaooRE &wALLIs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-10-13
LOOKING BACK " ARD

YES like Wife, people are always looking backward
They have something look back fobuyg Goods long credit paying
big profits and trying sell them long profits Sc and &C.
We don't believe looking back always looking for
the dollar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
STRIKES AN ALDERMAN.
Lee Pau Loses HIS Temper ut the City
Hall.

Lee Pau Loass His Temper ut the City
There was an unpleasant occur
renee after the adjournment of the
city council last night. It was the
climax to a misunderstandingb be-
tween Lee Pau and Aid. V. Dauber.
During the progress of the meet
ing Mr.. Pau, who was a spectator.
gave vent to several opprobrious cpl
thets. one of which was individually
directed at Aid. Dsnber. He was
requested to keep quiet by Chief
Etzel. who afterward took him from
the city hall. The excited man re-
turned after the adj ,urnment of the
council aud again attacked Aid. Dau-
Der, who was talking with some
friends in the hallway outside the
council chamber. The alderma an
was told what he amounted to in the
estimation Of MIR. Pau, who then
dealt him blow in the face with
his fist. Aid. Dauber quickly re-
sented the assault by catching hold
of Pau and throwing him down OF
the floor. At this juncture Pau
was taken away by friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
WASH GOODS

$500 yards of fine printed Batistes. 40 inches
wide, worth lac yard, May festival Q1N
price, per ydru *
1000 yards new dimities and corded lawns.
pretty designs. meant to be loc, May Fes- Gc
tival price. W"
25 pieces cheviot wash suitings for skirts.
bicycle suits, etc, always i21.c, special o.
New white pique welts very desirable for the
soon wanted white skirts, $50 yards of M
the 20 kind, at per yard sS2C
10000 yards OF handsome new grenadine
lawns. lappet stripes, lace novelties. Foulard
patterns. floral effects, Bombay desigss the
much asked for navy and black as well as
lighter grounds, values Ice, values Use. values
2Oc all of them, the 10000 yards. at Nc -
Cabe's May Festival sale, go at per I'd sc
Elegant tissue lawns. in navy only. white fig
ures. choicest PC shirt waist cloth, May 1HI
Festival sale price sO2C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

sioner of health, DIR. j. P. Comegys,
all of whom were unanimously con-
firmed; for bridge toll collector. j.
B. johnson, who was confirmed, Is
to / (Ald. Winter; for city weigh
master, Milton Jones, confirma-
tion unanimous; chief Of the FIRE
j. u. Collier, confirma-
tion unanimous; assistant chief OF
the fire department. Peter Frey. con-
irmation unanimous: chief Of police
John H. Fender. confirmation unan
imous; deputy chief of police, Frank
Ekhard, confirmation unanimous;
collector of special tax. Eugene J..
Burns, confirmation unanimous: city
scavenger, James Burris. confrma-
ton unanimous; overseer of the
poor, J. H. ladders, confirma.
ton unanimous; commissioner OF
Spencer square, Richard Cramp-
ton. confirmation unanimous; com.
missioner of Garnsev square. W.
L. Aster, confirmation unanimous.
Patrolmep, G. b. Hanna, NJ. T.
Archer. David Fitzgerald. Dennis
Mccarthy. John Ainsworth, John
Mcneil. John Hayman. VIM. Ryan
Edgar N. Thompson, n. A. Lohse,
all being unanimously confirmed.
Mayor Medill stated that he would
withhold the appointment Of oth.l
patrolmen until later date.
A resolution was introduced by Aid.
Maucker chang ing the rules and re.
ducing the fire and light committee "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

three members. The mayor then
announced the committees.
A. F. Tetu. . representative OF the
Central Union Telephone company,
asked the council for permission to
do some reconstruction work on Sew
enth avenue between Twentieth and
Twenty-fourth streets, and on Twen-
tieth street between Second and Sew
enth avenues. The matter was re-
ferred to the mayor and street and
alley committee with power to act.
A resolution presented by Aid.
Dauber proffering location for the
old soldiers monument, the removal
of which from court house square is
contemplated by the county board,
as referred to the street and alley
committee to report at the next
meeting.
Other New OmceSs.
The other officers elected at the
late election assumed their duties
last evening. They were A. ID.
Huesing. city clerk; Z. B. Marshall,
city attorney; Harry 3. Simmon. city
treasurer; John T. Stafford, magis'
trate.
The report in detail Of the council
proceedings, together with the mes.
sages Of the outgoing and incoming
executives. committee appointments s,
etc., appears elsewhere.
The Appointments.
The harmonious manner in which
the appointments we're confirmed
the first instance of the kind in the
history of the city where the execu-
tive has met with such gratifying
cooperation on the part of the mum
cipal assembly in making his selec.
tions-speaks much for the OUTLOOK
for the new local government. The
appointments evince the exercise Of
wisdom on Mayor Medill's par,
throughout. They show q thought
full consideration for the highes
welfare Of the city as well as for tn,
party which he represents. and with
the executive and legislative
branches of the municipality so il
accord, We have every reason to anti
cipate one of the best admins ra
tions in Rock Islands history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
Time Intervening. Between
Election and Induction.
IT CAUSES uNPLEAsANrNEss
Two Weeks Enough to Wait
for Inauguration.
Difference Between Fiscal and
Municipal Years.

The lapse Of time between election
and Inauguration in Rock leland IL
too long. The city is probably the
only one in the state where four
weeks at least intervene from the
time the people select their eff.
cials until the latter take their seats.
In Chicago, for instance. the incom-
ing officials are sworn in within two
weeks at the outside from the day
they are chosen. This is the way i,
was formerly in Rock Island. In
other words, the change was made
at the beginning of the fiscal year,
which is the third Monday in April.
But there is o difference between the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
VETS INDORSEAvETeRAN

shiloh Commsnt. Wv. U. Comm ends Col
L. M. Buford.
At regular meeting of the com.
mand the following resolutions and
Endorsements were passed unani.
mously:
Headquarters Union Veterans
Union, Shiloh Command No. 2, De-
partment Kentucky: Resolved, tt al
the comrades heartily indorse Col.
L. M. Buford, an honored mem Der OF
Shiloh Command, and late colonei
and aid de camp on the staff of our
commauder-in-chief, for retention in
the position he has so ably filled as
consul to Pssso del Norte, Mexico.
and would beg his excellency, Presi-
dent Mckinley. and the secretary Of
state at Washington, D. c.. to retain
him. as we regard the interest of our
country safe in the hands of one who
fought to save it.
Resolved further, That these res
olutions be sent to our commander
in-chief. Msj. Gen. Woods, for his
Official Endorsement, and that the
original copy be forwarded to his
exceilency. the president OF the
United States, AID the secretary OF
state at Washington. D c. Officially
signed by L. M. WILCOX,
Colonel Shiloh Command No. 2. De-
Psrtment OF Kentucky for the
Command.
BENJAMIN ELLIS,
Adiutant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

TWO years ago, and read the message
which was his greeting TO the citi-
zens OF Rock Island and the keynote
Of what they may expect under his
direction Of municipal affairs.
The Old and the New.
When the council had completed
its routine work, a recess Of five
minutes was taken on motion of Aid.
Dauber to give the new aldermen an
opportunity to take their seats and
the ones whose terms had expired TO
retire, q vote of thanks having first
been extended to the retiring mayor
and aldermen and city clerk on mo
ton of Aid. Fender. A round of
hearty handshakes ard au revoirs
followed, the men who will compose
the council the coming two years
being made acquainted with one
another. On reassemblirg Mayor
kuox read his valedictory.
In arising to accept the reirs OF
government from the retiring execu-
tive, Mayor T. J. Medill was greeted
with round of applause. The roll
was called by City Clerk Huesing.
Mayor Medill then read his inaug.
ural.
Mayor Medill thereupon proceeded
with his appointments and name
for superintendent of waterworks
John A. Murrin; for superintender
OF streets, Henry L. Kinner; commits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
New City Government Is
Formally Installed.
THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY.
Honors to the Outgoing and
Incoming Executives.
Appointments of the New Ad.
ministration.

The city government of Rock ISL
and passed from the control of the
republicans to the hands of the dem.
ocrats last night. when T. j. Medill,
Jr., succeeded B. F. Kncx in the ex.
ecutive chair, and the other city off.
GERS and aldermen-elect took their
seats. There was an immense a..
tendance at the city hall, and the
council chamber wherein the cere-
monies took place was jammed.
There were cheers for the outgoing
executive. Mayor Knox, when he
completed his valedictory, and
likewise for Mayor Medill when
he took up the gavel he laid down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
May Ban and ass . ptaop.

The May ball and reception of the
ladies' auxiliary to Tri-City Divis.
ion IS. Older of Railway Conductors.
at the Harper house last night. was
q delightful affair. The ladies were
in entire charge and demonstrated
in every instance their superior quail
ifications over their brothers as man
ayers and entertainers. About one
hundred couples attended, the ball
room festivities taking place in the
spacious dining hall bleuer's orches-
ira furnished the music. At midnight
luncheon was served in the ladies'
ordinary. Mrs. William Doyle b.ing
the caterer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
POLICE MAGISTRATE J. T. STAFFORD.

has realized to the fullest extent
what it is to be an appointing
power. Again. the suspense is q
disadvantage to all retiring officers.
Those who know they are going out
are anxious to lay down their Offices.
Unavoidably interest in their work
diminishes. Their plans for the fu-
ture may be unsettled and they are
anxious for the change to be made.
Taking all things into considers.
ton the change in the municipal ad.
ministration should be as soon after
election as is consistent with good
taste and the exigencies of the coca
sion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
DRESS GOODS

40 inch Illuminated jacquards, real 221n
value Sc, at only per yard. ........ 662V
36inch fancy novelty weaves. never 22n
less than 4ic, for this sale per yard. O6V
500 yards double fold plaid dress goods at o. n
pcT ydIu ....oSS
Immense showing of fancy checks and figures
in all the newest colorngs In spring dress
goods. many soc. Csc and 15c values In AL n
this lot, choice OF ALL at per yard ..-.OOeV
At 75c yard we shall include all our finer
novelty dress goods, worth up to 81 - yard
In all the new and scarce weayes. No need
of this, but We do it to make this sale 7En
memorable, choice per yard. ............. sOV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

fiscal and the municipal year. The
latter measure of time dates from
the first Monday in May, which per-
iod in the municipal calendar began
last night. When Mayor Banding
was inaugurated 10 years ago he in
terpreted the ordinance as providing
for the induction OF new officers at
the opening of the municipal year
instead of at the opening of the fiscal
year. The consequence was that
Mayor Murdoch served two weeks
over his time. and at any time that
in the wisdom of the council-and 1t
could only be done by a change in
the code OF ordinances-the time
should be changed mayor would
necessarily lose two weeks of his
time.
Time Aggvava.es Grievance.
The longer the time that candi-
dates seek favor the greater the sus-
pense, and the more aggravated be-
comes their disappointment if they
fail. But this is only one Of the les
ser events Of the long interval. The
ordeal is wearing in the extreme on
the nerves Of the mayor-elect, whose
life becomes burden, owing to the
opportunities, the entreaties, the pc
titlons and even the threats of the
ambitious Mayer Med II was elected
April 6. Within three days of q
month passed until he was inaug-
ted, DUNG which time he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
REFRIGERATORS.

Last year We sold twice as many
as the year before. People found We
had the best. and they didn't need
to be told our prices were less than
others.
This year our line Of refrigerators
makes us proud. Handsomely fin
ished, fine hard wood, bronze trim.
mipgs and lock, '.stay there" cas-
tiers. very bes. style of construction,
ice savers, indeed.
PRICES.
$475 to start. Small family.
IS 81 inches wide. 10 deep. As high.
IS SO for refrigerators list ed at SIS.
50 as for refrigerators listed at
fl7. SO, and SO on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
The New POLICE Force.

The new police force goes on duty
tonight. The day patrol will proba-
bly, consist of Officer Ryan in the
central beat. Officer Fitzgerald in the
upper end. and Officer Ainsworth in
the west division.
Osborn Dumb bald has been retained
as driver of the patrol, and Chief
Fender has made the assignments for
the night force as follows: Lohse,
First 10 Tenth street; Hayman. Tenth
to Sixteenth; Mccarthy, Sixteenth to
Twentieth; Thompson, Twentie:h
to Twenty-fourtb; Hanna. T"enty-
fourth to Thirtieth; Mcneil, Thir-
tieth to Forty-sixth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

just try 10 cent box of Cascarets,
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

Galva. III, march %, 1897.-We
have found Hoods Sarssparilla to be
al that it is claimed to be. We use
1t as a spring medicine and blood
purifier. and it always does US good.
IL strengthens aud builds up the
system. gives a wonderful appetite
and makes US all feel better. We
90 not intend to be without Hoods
Sarsaparilla in the house. Mrs. Fred
NJ. Viox, box 333.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04

Hoods Pills cure nausea. sick lead
aches. indigestion, biliousness. Al
druggists. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
LACE CURTAINS

LACE CURTAINS
a curtains 'aped' 47o
Fancy pattern Nottinghams at &c. csc CO
and V0C
Fancy net curtains, 81 yards long. Sc e. 70
inches wide 10
Large Scotch net curtains, with e. 90
handsome floral borders. SEQ values SssSO
Fish net curtains. Saxony edges. Venetian
borders. e.. 81 in q regular way, OF 90
May Festival sale price q 100
Point D'Esprit. Brussels effect curtains. 81
yards long. Grecian borders, es6s 90 M
values, May Festival price %. wv
Caledonian net curtains. 90 inches wide very
handsome patterns, $500 values. 40 "a
May Festival price V&soo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
BY THE WAY-A FLYER

% pieces genuine Swiss taffeta
plaids and fancy silks. bought at 33c Ha
on ihe dollar. values up to 81 50 huf
yard, We have sold half the lot at QJOJk
profit and shall close the balance at
loss. choice of the lot. while they
last, per yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-04
MCCABE'S
May Festival.
Another merchandising event-the Inauguration of a
campaign of spring goods the sharpes close
prices To mark this May festival birds singing every
of big and the decorations bring spring
the midst merchandising But all this only to
call attention to the bargains we offering. See:
May Festival.
SHIRT WAISTS

Csc lawn waists, detachable self-colored ~
collars. for VIC
81 90 lawn waists. pretty designs. standing or
tached cuffs. for 6Oc
SIS waists of fancy lawn or jackonet. ~
gathered In front, detachable collars for &c
81 is and o. 50 stylish waists perfect-nttfnr.
cuffs. for SI.VO 0uU Sfsu0
Elegant waists OF embroidered MULE French
lawn and Jackonet after imported PARISH AZ
models. waists usually sold AT - 90 for Ito
500 and 400 waist marvels. beautifully made
OF tine French organdie. genuine Irish dirni,y
sheer lawns. etc: waists you cannot get
prices. for St.OO ouu log