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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12
Vuitures and Rattlesnakes.

When the International Boundary
Commission rcsurveyed the lines be.
tween the United States and Mexico,
there were naturalists in the party.
Doctor Mearns, who, with his assist
auts, collected many specimens of
birds aud mails, tells Of fight 10
the air between California vulture
and rattlesnakc. which which we
saw while exploring the (ocopah
Mountains Of Lower California.
1t was in the early morning. The
big bird had seized the snake behind
the head, and was struggling upward
with it's writhiug, deadly burden. The
snakes captor appeared aware that it's
victim was dangerous. The burden
was heavy, as the reptile was nearly
5 feet long.
The grip OF the bird on the snake 8
body was not of the best. The snake
seemed to be s4uirming from it's cap
tor s talons, at least sufficiently to en-
able it to strike. It's triangular head
was seen to recoil and dart at the mass
Of feathers.
1t did this once or twice, and then
with shrek the vulture dropped its
prey. The bird was probably 500 feet
or SO above the observers. The aston.
ishcd men were then treated to spec
taclc seldom seen. Few birds but
vulture could accomplish such feat.
The instant the snake escaped
from the birds clutches, it dropped
eastward like shot. And like shot
the bird dropped after it catching it
midair with grip that caused death.
At sny rate, the snake ceased to
wriggle, and the vulture scared away
to mountain peak to devour its hard
earned meal.
That the snake did not bite ;hhv
vuture aud cause it's death, can only
be explained by the fact that the
thick feathers probably protected the
flesh from the reptile s fangs. l,omh's
Companion.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12
The Confederate Veteran,

Low CLUE RATES GIVEN WITu TIE
lNTELLIGENCER.-The growth of the
Confederate Veteran, published by S.
A. CunniD CHAM, at Nashville, Tenn,
is remarkable. Its circulation of eigh-
ty-four issues, monthly, aggregated to
January, 1900, 1,195, 452 copies. Aver
age for 1893. 1858; 1894, 1O,137; 1895,
12,016; 1896, 3.444; 1892, 1916; 1893, 49, :
100; 1890, 2O,1G0.
Subscriptions for the Veteran will bo
received at this office. It and the In
telligencer will be sent for a year at
the club rate Of 1915. By application
to the Intelligencer copies of the
Veteran will be sent to our veteran
friends who are unable to subscribe.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12
Immune TO Snake Poison.

A gentleman from North Georgia.
whose statements cannot be doubted,
told story of a family, at least father
and son, almost incredible. They
live near the Durham mines on the
Sand mountain and are named Wilson.
The remarkable thing connected with
them is an entire absence of fear Of
snakes, even Of the most venomous
description, and their immunity from
any evil effects from the bites of the
deadliest reptiles.
The father and son came to the
| mines not many years ago, according
to the statement Of the gentleman, the
son Nth large copperhcad, one of
the deadicst Of Georgia's many deadly
snakes, coilcd in his cap on top Of his
head. The father had large rattle
snake, about five feet long, in his
bosom next to his skin. They seemed
no more afraid Of them than if they
were pet mice and after putting these
strange pets upon the ground this ex-
traordinary pair, in order to prove
their lack Of fear, provoked the snakes
until each was bitten in the arms and
legs number Of times.
No i'll effects whatever were mani
tested, and the man told the narrator
that no snake bite had the slightest
effect on him. He and his son can
take up the most deadly snakes, such
as the copperhcad, rattlesnake and
moccasin, without any thought of
possible snake bites, other than the
slight pain naturally experienced.
The man has no explanation to
offer, saying that he has been that
way since he can remember. Physi-
clans try to explain it by saying that
they have become proof by continu-
nns hitcs and incubation. somewhat
In the same way that incubation with
smallpox virus or vaccination protects
against contracting smallpox. But
this can hardly be true, if the man is
to be believed, since he states that he
has enjoyed immunity since his ear
liest childhood, and the son, small
boy, is also immune and has been all
his life.
The case is one which might be pro-
titably investigated by physicians and
scientific men. a few such cases
have been told before, but vaguely
and indefinitely, but this is vouchcd
for by such undcniably good and re-
liable authority that there can be no
possible doubt of the truth
The informer is positive that the
poison fangs Of the snakes exhibited
had not been extracted, and he is
equally positive that there was no de-
ception practiced. After submitting
to the bites the man and boy showed
their hands and legs, and the small
punctures with the blood exuding
therefrom were seen by dozens of
people.
Whatever the power possessed by
this abnormal pair, there is no ques-
tion as to the poisonous character of
the snakes, nor Of the fact that they
bite their keepers, and that the bites
were absolutely inocuous. Matta-
nooga NeUs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12
Went a Little TOO Far.

A commercial travelling man landed
at Edinburg, Scotland, one Saturday
night, too late to get out Of town for
Sunday. The next day he found that
there was actually no form of amuse-
ment in the whole city to assist him
in whiliug away the day. He went
to the proprietor Of the hotel to see If
he could suggest way Of passing the
remainder Of the day.
The landlord took pity on the stran-
ger and took him to one Of the rooms
in the house in which number of
Scotchmen were playing game called
map which is sort Of modification
of "seven up" They were playing
for shilling a point, SO that the
game was pretty stiff one. The
stranger got in the game and played
very cautiously, for he was quite sure
of the players, or at least some of
them. One solemn faced Scot, he
was especially sure, he caught cheat.
ing number Of times. He began
whistliDg part Of some vagrant tune.
The Scot who had been cheating
arose from the table and threw down
the cards.
"What is the matter?' the other
players asked.
I'm gangin' awa',' the Scot an
swered, glaring at the stranger. "I'n
play cards wi no mon that whistles
on the Sabbath.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12

One Minute Cough Cure quickly
cures all lung troubles. Evans Phar-
macy.
The reason why widows are so
popular is because they always look
like they knew the men were leading
hem en-.
De Wits Little Early Risers are
prompt and pleasant. Evans Phar-
macy.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12
e! At. ] "a MTG COAST LINE

TRAFFIC. DEPARTMENT.,
!. W1LM1NQToN, N. O.. Jan. I6. 1885
Fest Line between Charleston and Col
Carolina. .'-..s'.A.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
aOtN0 WEST. @SsorNc EAs7
4; sN0. 30. ~ No. 69.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12

e.? Re! ular s.ation; (t) Flag station
VIII also stop at the following stationa
TO take on or let off passengers Phir-
neys, James and Sandy Springs.
- NO. IL connects with Southern Railway
No at Anderson.
No II connects with Southern Railway
Nos. IL and 38 at Seneca: ~
J r. ANDERSON. snnt
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12

Close connection at Calhoun Falls for oil points
on g. a. i. Railway, and at Epartanbu'g q for Sou.
For any information relative to tickets or
~ W.; CsAI0. Gen: Pass. agent. t.lagustA.Gs
Rcese Fant Agent, ApdeTnon, C.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12
Notice to Creditors.

ALL persons having demands against
the Estate OF VIM. N. Davis. deceas.
properly proven, to the undersigned.
within the time prescribed by law, and
those indebted TO make payment.
w. GARRISON, Executor.
Aug %, 1900 10 30
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-09-12

- Nebraska has no bonded debt.
The last bonds outstanding were re-
deemed and Cancelled on the I'd of June
last, which leaves the State clear Of
indebtedness with the exception of
about sl,750.000 in warrants issued
against the general fund, with bal
ancc Of 1919 ,281.9O in the treasury at
the close Of the last fiscal year.
Good morning said the proud
mother Of the girl who fooled the
piano wretchedly. 1 hope my daugh-
ter's playing didn't disturb you last
night" "No," said Mis-. Nexdore
sit pleased US immensely. Some most
uninteresting people cane to call on
us early in the evening but they didn' t
stay long,
= The smallest book in the world,
probably, is in the possession Of the
Earl Of Dufferin. II is an edition Of
the sacred book Of the Sikhs, and is
said to be only half the size of post
age stamp.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24
THE CAMBRIDGE STRIKE.
Ringleadcrs Shut Oat. Rut Others
Given EmpIoy nleuI-

Ringleadcrs Shut Oat. Ruf OtherS
Given Employ nieuI-
CAMBRIDGE. Nd, May 2i.-Tke strike
among the Railers in the basket factory Of
the Cambridge Manufacturing Company is
about to end after two weeks contention
for higher wages. The Ieadar. OF the strike.
who bcasted Of his success in twelve former
strikes and his determination te win in
this ore, has left Cambridge. and since his
departure many Of the strikers are anxious
TO 90 10 work
In order to I'll orders the company agreed
10 raise wages. and did 50. but refused to
hire any Of the former employees who had
struck and men from the other counties
we're engaged at the new wages This mode
OF proceeding angered the strikers, and
threats were made Of preventing the new
workmen from joining the company-s force.
4 few days ago. as these new men we-e
leaving the yard. note was handed 10 one
Of them which told them II th7y refused
20 join ;he strikers they lad better leave
town This they did and men from other
departments Of the company were sent 10
work in the basket factory. Recently rew
men have arrived and have continued at
work, disregarding all antagOnizing influ-
ences- One of the strikers applied fer
work. which was refused. This trestIrent
OF the leaders caused the strikers 20 give
up their purDose. and some Of them ap-
Piled for WOT--- These were men who fol-
lowed the leaders. and they were put 60
work az the raised wages In a few days
all Of the former WOrkmen are expected 70
re -urc except the instigatcrs of the trouble
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24
BLACKBURN FOR REPEAL
Kentucky SenatOr-Eleet Wants the
Election Law Annulled.
He Sends Out "a Signed Statement
From Washington Demanding an
and Complete Change in the
Rules of the Democratic Party

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 24.-Senator-
elect Blackburn today caused a panic in the
ranks Of the Gosbelites by sending from
Washington a signed statement to Ken
lucky, demanding an extra session nf the
Legislature, the repeal Of the GoebeI Elec-
ton law, and complete change in the
party rules In part, he said:
The present election law was passed
to prevent Republican frauds through the
mediation Of the county judges and other
election officers appointed by them, not, as
some charge. 10 enable the Democrats to
steal the election Il has failed of its pur-
pose, as is shown by the vote On final
count at the last election. Is anyone so
bigcted that he would refuse to amend a
law because the original frauer could not
fully anticipate all the schemes and WiIes
OF the ever-setive agencies Of force and
fraud? Election laws are never perfect
and must be constantly changed to meet
emergencies as they arise
The cOnventi Il should therefore de-
clare for an amendment 20 the present
election law, so as 10 give 20 each OF The
two leading political parties majority and
minority representation upon both the
State and County Boards Of Election Com
missicners and an equal division OF election
officers at each voting precinct. such pre-
cinct officers 10 be chosen and appointed
by the County Boards Of Election Commis-
siOners from list to be furnished by each
respective party, and the law should be so
safeguarded with fines. penalties. and
otherwise as TO protect both the election
officers and the voter frr-n force, s-aud,
corruption. and intimidation by corpora
tions and employers Of labor, as also the
militia Of the State, the police force OF
cities and towns. and all other public
functionaries, with adequate penalties 10
compel all persons upon whom ary duties
are enjOineC relative 10 che casting. count
ing. and certifying OF the vote 10 honestly,
faithfully, fairly, and promptly discharge
the same.
AS auxiliary to this. and in order that
the members Of the party. who are the
people. may be satisfied with the action
taken by its representatives, for the pur-
poses OF local government Of the party
organization in the various voting pre-
cincts. the convention shoCld provide that
party laws be adopted, authorizing and en-
powering the members Of the party organ
izati0n In each precinct 10 select and elect
their own committeeman. chairman. and
other officers and change and remove the
same at pleasure. This brings the party
organization as near the people as il is
possible 20 get it. lt puts them in control
and makes the people responsible for the
coEduct OF these officers. who are likewise
responsible back 10 the people. Il pre-
vents ell Capitalization Of power IN 2 gcv-
erEing committee ard applies 10 cur party
organization the fundamental principles OF
our Government, q government OF the peo-
pc. the power cf the people 10 govern and
control. We must build from the people
up II we would succeed"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24
WAGES OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES.
A Delegation Calls on the House
Committee on Labor.


Committee on Labor.
Several women employees Of the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing and Of the Gov
ernment Printing chice. representing the
Women's Industrial League and the Wo-
mems Patriotic League, appeared before
the Committee On Labor Of the House this
afternoon. The bin pending before the
committee was that which was introduced
by Mr.. Glynn on April IS, entitled "a bill
10 establish a two-dollar standard Of wages
for labor"
TIe Glynn bill provides that the mini
mum compensation for manual and IN
skilled labor of adults in the employ Of
the Government shall be at the rate OF 81
day Of eight working hours And all
acts OF parts OF acts inconsistent with this
provision are hereby repealed"
The women who appeared charged that
they were undergrad and overWorked. re-
oeiving in the Treasury Department SI-25
day, IN the Government Printing Office
S1-32 TO Sl50 a day. and on piece work
often less than s. a day They charged
that IL they made any complaint about their
condition. they would be dismissed.
Mr.. Gardner. Of New Jersey. Chairman
Of the committee, and Mr. RiOrdan agreed
that their grievances should be corrected.
UNt luOuELN lllE @ollQ not De zone ul4cG
the Glynn bill That bill was drawn TO
reach unskilled labor. and would reach but
a few persons IN the executive depart
ments. where the employees are classified.
The applicants were advised 70 draft or 20
have drafted a bill which would cover the
evils complained Of
Pending a motion 10 adjourn, a memb T
Of the delegation made a sensational ac-
eusajiOn against former Representa- i've
Timothy Campbell of New York she read
q copy Of q letter which she had sent TO
Speaker Henderson CT May p. urging t1at
Campbell be denied the privileges Of the
foor. She charged that Campbell had
represented 10 the women emplCyes of the
Government Printing Office that fer $500
he would have passed 2 bill increasing
/ their wages The women raj been as
sessed. and had actually paid to Mr- Camp
| bell 500 as the first payment OF h-s fee.
The allegation caused somewhat OF a
sensation in the committee room and IL
was said by several Representatives that
Il Speaker Henderson were not already
/ conducting an investigation, one should be
demanded from the floor
The suggestion was also made by one Of
the women that the Secretary OF the
Treasury should be indicted for violating
the eight-hOur law.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24
THE KENTUCKY SUSPECTS.
Governor Beckham Decides Net 10
Scad sIfIitia After Them.

LOUISVILLE. May 24.-Coverr-r Beek-
ham today decided rot TO send the mili.i ia
to the mountains 10 capture Powers ard
Howard. Vsn;zd for alleged conp,ic-ty II
the CCc.el --uder. Ia was represented TO
him thEJ l1e appearance OF militia in east
ern Kentucky would cause a tloCdy bat
tie. as feeling is high in the mountains.
The action OF County Judge Wya L Of
Knox county, in releasing Powers nay
have another chapter later on Geobel
lawyers say that the conduct Cf Judge
Wyatt makes HIM liable to lmPea ehment
and there is strong talk that this may De
done.
While the representatives. of the prcse-
cutiOl VIII not discuss their pIsIs in al
vance OF action on their part, It is evident
they expect to have Powers and other sus-
poets in custody sooner or later. Il is IN
derstcod that there is a reward OF S5-O for
Powers, Berry, Howard. and others
". 5. Taylor has arranged to accompany
the Indiana delegation to the R6pu5 ican
National Convention next month. He viii
have to enter two other States 70 do this.
and the question that has arisen here re-
garding requisition may come up in these
States 4 he does. but there are Repu5li-
can Governors in these States. and Taylor
does ret fear fer his own liberty waiIe
away from Indiana.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24
@ STREET EXTENSION.
Assessed Value of Land in the Bun
ford Vault Tract.

ford Vault Tract.
The Commissioners a few days ago in
structed the Board Of Assistant Assessors
10 appraise certain property within the
lines Of Q Street northwest. between
Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets,
which is thought 10 be private property
The motive Of the action by the COmmIs-
sioners was TO obtain information concern
ing this tract with reference to a suit
pending fro trespass on said land BY the
District. IN which the sum Of $4,000 is
claimed for damages.
The Board Of Assistant Assessors. re-
porting through their chairman. James A
Bates. inform the Commissioners that
their appraisenelt for the triennial as
sessment OF 1sss-S0 was 30-cents a square
foot; for the trienuial assessment OF 1885
q, 40 cents a square foot; for the trien-
NAL assessment Of 1861. 40 cents q
square foot. and FOR the triennial assess
ment Of 1S99-1g00. GO cents . square foot.
Accompanying the report Of the Assist
ant Assessors IS another from Il H Oar
Heille, the Assessor showing that the Plat
ot land IN question. containing LIS
square feet and designated as -BumfoTd
vault or bUryilE ground has been listed
cn the assessment rolls for the years 1885.
1883. and 1900, AID he informs the Conuis-
SIOneTs that the sum OF 1872. .Og represents
the taxes for the years named.
The owners Of the property having made
proposition 10 the Commissioners to
compromise the damage suit on payment
Of specified sum regarded by them as
the value Of the land II Is understood
that this proposition viii now be consider
Cd with view 10 a proper settlement Of
the contention
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24

LONDON. May 24.-The retreat Of the
Beers from Rhenoster River. after such
vigorous resistance to General Roberts ad-
vance had been promised, is taken in Lon
don as an indication of the discouraged con-
dition Of the burghers.
A despatch from Rhenoster River, sent
under yesterdays date, and received here
to-day, states that the Beers are reported
TO be trekking at night for the Vaal River
Stories are again current of a determined
resistance to be made or the north bank
Of that stream when General Roberts
forces attempt TO cross into the Transvaal
About two miles Of the railway north Of
Rhenoster River have been utterly de-
stroyed by the retiring army.
General French is at Prospect. five miles
TO the north Of Rhenoster River, pursuing
the Beers, and General Hamilton is CO.
operating with him in the forward move
ment CT the British.
The Rhenoster River despatch says that
it is the general opinion that Roberts will
now push on to Pretoria as fast as his men
can march.
Interest now centres at the Vaal Gen
eraI Roberts Will probably meet with no
resistance before that river is reached. If
the Beers withdraw without fighting from
that position, the advance to Pretoria viii
probably be attended by comparatively few
delays and difficulties.
II the Federalists refuse to make an ef-
fort to stop General Roberts at the Vaal,
military experts say they expect no seri-
Gus resistance to his further movements
toward Kruger's capital.
In view of the extreme impOTtanOe Of
British movements during the next few
days, it is said, there viii be a rather
strict censorship over detailed dispatches
from the seat OF war, especially those
which may attempt to make public Cen
eral Roberts plan Of campaign
These forecasts Of military programmes
have a way of leaking into the Trsnsvaal
and placing the Beers on their guard
against surprises. II is said that every
effort will new be made to prevent the
English plans from becoming known to the
adversaries of Roberts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-24
MADAME KLoBB WINS.
The Suit Against the "FiGaro" De-
cided i'm Her Favor.

The Suit Against the "Figarov De-
cided i'm Her Favor.
PARIS, May 2i.-The court has Ce-
eided in favor Of the widow of Lieutenant
Colonel Klobb. who was assassinated by
the commanders Of a French expedition in
Africa, in her suit against the Figaro"
After the news Of the assassination of
Lieutenant Colonel Klobb the Figaro"
raised fund by subscription for the bene-
fl Of the widow. The widow refused 10
accept the money. and the Figaro then
proposed to invest the money for the
benefit OF the children. The court now
holds that the Figaro had no right to
invest money for the children without
their mothers consent.
When Count Boni de Castellane was in
this country some months ago and carried
on a cable correspondence with VI. De
Rodays, the director OF the Figaro"
about an alleged misstatement in regard
to the counts financial standing this mat
ter was frequently referred to. Among
the statements made by the count was
one TO the effect that NJ. De Rodays would
be able TO pay the damages he (the COUNT
proposed 20 collect out of the fund which
, the Figaro" had collected for Nine
Klobb and which she declined to receive
because OF the attitude of the Figaro"
toward the French Army during the Dreyl
fuS case