The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-17

Lee. Gordon and others. and enthusi-
asn ran high. The playing of Dixie
by the band never failed to bring forth
tile rebel yell, and after the lapse OF
thirty years we must confess that yell
sounded mighty familiar. The parade
of the veterans through the streets was
a sight never to be forgotten by those
who witnessed it. One Of the strange
things about it was that although thir-
ty-four years have passed since the
surrender at Appomattox, and most OF
these people were grown men when
they entered the army, they did not
look to be old men, and their step was
as quick and light almost as OF yore.
True, their heads were white, but their
hearts are young yet. and if absolutely
necessary they could put up a fight
that might surprise the generation now
coming on to take their places. We
would like to so on and tell of the
meeting of fellow soldiers who had not
met since the surrender, but space for
bids. Suffice it to say that this re-
union was the most interesting, from
every point of view, that we have at
tended. and this is the opinion OF all
we have heard express themselves.
NOTES.
The city Of Charleston, to one who
visits it for the first time, is the most
interesting place in the United States.
There are many points Of interest, but
as they are familiar to almost every
schoolrboy we shall not attempt to de-
scribe them. The chief charm OF
Charleston consists in what might be
called being old-fashioned to a great
extent. Old dwelling-houses, old
churches, old stores and old cemeteries.
And that way they have of building
their houses with the ends to the street
instead Of the front. All this looks
strange to people who live in towns
who build otherwise. And the mighty
ocean which runs right up to her very
doors, is a sight which should be seen
by every one, as it is one OF our Crea-
tors greatest works. Yet there are
thousands of people in South Carolina
who have never seen the Atlantic
Ocean.
One of the most delightful and beau
tiful beautiful places near Charleston
to visit is what is called the elsie of
Palms." situated about ten miles East
of the city. It's reached by the cleo
trio cars. It's beauty consists mostly
in the long stretch of beach, extending
to the right and left as far as the eye
can reach, and the waves which are
continually coming in or going out.
It makes no difference how warm it
may be in the city, once at the elsie of
Palms" and you are cool as long as you
remain. There is almost always
breeze from the sea. It is a great
place of resort during the Summer
months for the people in Charleston,
and bids fair to be the "Coney Island"
of the South when the hotel which
they are going to build is completed.
There has already been erected an i'm
mense pavilion, covering perhaps two
acres Of ground, bathing houses, &c.
We saw probably five hundred people
men, women and bathing
in the ocean at one time. There is said
to be absolutely no danger Of being
drowned. This scribe has never visited
more beautiful spot than the elsie of
Palms, and would advise every one
visiting Charleston to see it. We can't
describe it.
Thousands Of visitors were permitted
to 60 on board the Raleigh" one of
the ships with Dewey at Manila, re-.
Gently returned to this country. The
officers and men were very polite, and
one could inspect all parts of the YES
sci. The ship was quite curiosity,
especially to up-country people.
While in Charleston we, with others,
were the guests Of Col. George A.
Wagner, Of the big firm of F. w.
Wagner &, Co. Mrs. Wagner, as
some of our readers know, lived in
Anderson before her marriage, being
daughter Of the late j. c. Keys. Mr..
and Mrs. Wagner and tamily certain
" know how to make their guests feel
at home, and we shall never forget
their kindness. One of their daughters
Miss Marie-was the Sponsor for the
South Carolina Division Of United Con-
federate Veterans, and took a promi-
nent part in the exercises.
Attorney General Bellinger has
given very important decision as to
the liability Of foreigners residing in
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