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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06
a Tell The Truth Editor.

A western editor, who believes in
telling the truth printed the following
recently:
"Willie Shortlike and Annie Bloom
ers were married at the church,
last evening. The church was very
prettily decorated with flowers aud
potted plants borrowed promiscuousIy
from over the town from people who
didn't want to lend them. Tho decor
ating was done under protest by some
of the members Of the church, who
were asked to do SO by the bride, and
couldn't we'll refuse. The ladies are
OF the opinion that if che couple were
SO bent on having stylish wedding
they should have been willing to have
paid some one to chase all over town
for day getting flowers together and
then taking them home again.
"The bride wore a handsome Sill.
verstein gown (made at home), and
the groom was decked out in q $40
hand me- down suit. The ushers wore
cutaway coats, borrowed for the occa-
sion. Sallic Potts was maid of honor,
and the consensus of opinion was that
she was 9 to better than the bride.
The young couple took the morning
train for St. Louis, where they will
spend more money in few days than
Willie can earn in three months.
"Willie says that now he's married
he's going to settle down. Some of
our merchants think it would have
been better if he had settled up first.
The groom gets salary Of $27
month, which is about the allowance
Annie has been used to for pin money.
We wish for Willie's sake, that the
old saying that it takes no more to
support two than one wasn't lie.
"The bride sent us a a shoe box
full of conglomeration Of stuff sup
posed to be cake. If this is sample
of Annies cooking we feel sorry for
Willie. Our janitor's dog fell heir to
the cake, and now he's lying in the
cool, cold ground. But this wedding
is none Of our funeral. If Willie and
Annie are satisfied we've got no kick
coming. "-Indianapolis Ne,us.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06
The Confederate Veteran. :,

Low CLUB RATES GIVEN W1ru THE
INTELLIGENCER.-The growth of the
Confederate Veteran, published by s.
A. Cunningham, at Nashville, Tenn,
is remarkable. Its circulation of eigh-
ty-four issues, monthly, aggregated to
January, 1900, 1,105,45 copies. Aver
age for 1893, 1858; 1894. 10, 1877; 1895,
129l1; 1SS 1895, 13 444; 1897, 1916; 1893, 49,
Subscriptions for the Veteran will bo
RECEIVED at this Office. It and the In
telligencer will be sent for o year at
the club rate of 92.15. 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, 1900-06-06
Snake and Frog Farm.

Al Sphungs snake, turtl. and frog
farm" in Starke county, is supply
ing means of livelihood He claims
to have 5000, 900 frogs Of all sizes and
ages, while turtles and water snakes
by the hundreds revel in the pond on
his land. He buys frogs and turtles
from every source Of supply, and he
has agents in adjoining counties who
are capturing snakes and turtles.
Those that are not sent at once to
market are tossed into the pond. Tie
frog hams are sent to city markets,
east and west, and many frogs, turtles
aud snakes are sent to colleges for dis
sccting purposes. Every Saturday
wagons line up at the Sphung farm
and unload sacks containing leaping
and crawling prisoners. In one hour
last Saturday $3.50 was paid out to the
catchers.
The price runs from l to 20 cents
per dozen, according to the size of the
frogs. A good load has brought as
high as s2G. Employers Of the cstab-
lishment are kept busy night and day
receiving frogs and shipping them out,
dressed and alive. In dressing, the
frogs arc clipped in two with shears
and the hind legs or hams are skin
ned, an expert turning out the ham
with rapidity. Two or three deft turns
suffice to separate the. hindquarters
from big green fellow, whose fore
quarters are thrown aside. AS the live
frogs come in they are placed in bar
rcls, and they will keep in this man
ner for several days. A little water
is placed in the barrels, and although
the receptables are packed tight with
o squirming mass none suffocates, be-
cause those in the bottom keep work
ing upward, producing constant
change in position. A grass frog
reaches maturity in two years and
bullfrog in four years.
Sphung deals in snakes Of all kinds,
thegmost Of his supply being shipped
to museums, side shows and parks.
The turtles have as ready a sale as the
frogs. A surprisingly large number
Of people like them for soup. Eating
houses are particularly anxious for
the turtles, and it is hard to supply
the demand because Of the scarcity Of
the big fellows which restaurants in
sist on having to display in their vim
dows for few days before serving in
soup. Sphung has q number of curl
osities in the animal line, and these
find ready sale at high prices. On
Saturday white frog with red eyes
was on exhibition, and few days ago
a snake with two weli-developed legs
was brought in by a countryman, and
later was sold for fancy sum. Sphung
declaresothat frog hams aud turtles
are becoming the most popular articles
Of diet that hotel keepers and cafes
can secure. The retail stores in cities
also find that they can sell as many
frog legs aud suTties a5 they can
ocure.-Indianapolis Ne,0s.
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Making 810O q Minute.

The largest sum for the briefest
service recently received by the most
literally paid Of all professionals the
prima donna--was given Madame Nor.
dica on the occasion Of her appearance
in concert at the Metropolitan opera
house, New York, several weeks ago.
For two songs which required five
minutes each to sing she received
81 900, or at the rate Of 800 minute.
The songs were Grieg's "Swan" and a
serenade by Richard Strauss. The
occasion was the first American ap.
pearanoe Of Herr von Schurch, con.
ductor Of the Royal opera, in Dresden,
says the Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
Madame Nordica, among the soloista
originally announced, was taken sud-
denly i'll during performance Of
"Tristan and Isolde" at the Metro
politan, on the Saturday previous to
the concert. With her customary
pluck she finished the performance,
but was obliged to take to her bed as
soon as it was ended. There she was
forced to remain until the next Thurs.
day when it was time to dress for the
concert. She, appeared at the Metro
politan on time, sang her two songs,
anu was persistentIy recalled for an
encore. Her strength not being equal
to reannnse, shs bowed heT apprc-
citation and finally took Madame Patti g
method of positive refusal by return
ing to the stage with her carriage
cloak about her shoulders. For her
first concert engagement Madame Nor
dica, then girl Of sixteen, received
$40. Now, in the zenith Of her pow
ers, the largest sum received by
Madame Nordica for a single concert
was $1,7O0. This latest achievement
Of 81 900 for ten minutes eclipses
even that.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06
Four Courtship Sundays.

The four Sundays OF November a.s
observed as fete days in Holland.
They are known by the curious names
Review, Decision; Purchase aud Pos
session, and all refer to matrimonial
affairs, November in Holland being
the month par excellence devoted 20
courtship and marriage, probably be-
cause the agricultural occupations Of
the year are over and possibly because
the lords Of creation from quite re-
mote antiquity have recognized the
pleasantness Of having wives to cook
and cater for them during the long
winter.
On Review Sunday everybody goes
20 church, aad after ssEvise s:.ofe is 3
church parade in every village, when
the youths and maidens gaze upon
each other, but forbear to speak.
On Decision Sunday each bachelor
who is seeking wife approaches the
maiden Of his choice with ceremoni-
GUS bow and from her manner Of re-
spending judges whether his advances
are acceptable. Purchase Sunday the
consent Of :ke parents is sought if the
suit has prospered during che week.
Not until Possession Sunday, how
ever, do che twain appear before the
world as actual or prospective brides
and grooms. Netcs.>
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06

| can cities, and 1T seems to me that our
fishes are much better. We have q
greater variety Of palatablc river fish
cs, which, in my view, are better than
sea fishes that you have.
In China lady calls upon her
friends just as is the custom in the
United States. The theatre is one Of
her amusements also, and when she
goes to such a place Of entertainment
she may either occupy box with her
husband and other members Of her
family, or she may sit in the gallery
which is set apart for women. There
are theatrical performances both day
and evening and she is at liberty to
attend the latter if she plcases, under
proper escort. There are compare
lively few forms Of amusement open
to American women which are not
practicable for ladies in China, and in
some ways, perhaps, the latter have
better times.
II have been told that in some Of
the States of the Union the father Of a
family is at liberty to dispose Of his
children as he sees fit, and even TO
take them away from their mother.
Such thing would certainly not be
permitted in China, where the moth
er has equal rights with the father 80
far as the offspring of both are con-
cerncd. Her influence in the house
hold is in all respects equal to his.
Furthermore, when her children mar
ry she is looked up to with great re-
verence. In America the mother-in-
law seems to be more or less derided
but in my country she is treated with
most profound respect. Her position
is in all ways honorable, the feeling
shown toward her being an expression
of that respect for age which is incul-
Gated in tt > Chinese mind from ear
liest youth.
"a young lady in China is suppos-
ed to have reached narriagsble age at
IL. From early childhood parents
make plans for the marriages Of their
children because it is realized that
this event in life is all important. To
the woman, Of course, it is particular
ly 80, and in my country there is prao-
tically no career for q person of the
gentler sex and Of gentle birth except
as wife and mother. Ladies' have no
way Of earning their living inde-
pendently in China; it is not expected
or thought proper that they shall 60
out into the world and struggle for q
livelihood as so many American wo-
sGen DO. They msy become goveruess-
es or perhaps companions, but apart
from those employments there 10 hard
ly any self-supporsing industry which
they can undertake.
"Of ecurss, ChiHa is g very large
country and :customs differ moro OF
less in various parts OF it. Further
more, it must be remembered that the
Manohus, who represent the conquer
ing race in the Empire, have their
own ways and fashions. For exam
pie, they do not bind the feet Of their
women and the latter associate with
the men without any moro restriction
than is customary in America"
RENE BACHE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06
A Card Of Thanks.

I wish to say that I feel under last
ing obligations for what Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy has done for our fami-
~. We have used itin so many cesca
OF coughs, lung troubles and whooping
cough, and it has always given the
most perfect satisfaction, we feel
greatly indebted to the manufacturers
Of this remedy end wish them TO please
accept our hearty thanks. Respect
fully, Mrs. s. Doty, Des Moines, Iowa.
For sale by Hill.Orr Drug Go.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06

The summer boarding. house keep
er now proceedeth to take MS bit.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06

- Looking on the bright side after
he is thirty to the average man means
hoping he won't have any more babies.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06

= A mans hair as q rule turns
gray Eve years sooner than q woman'pe
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-06-06

but she does no plain sewing, all Of
that being relegated to servants. In
my country servants wages are much
less than in America and we have
more Of them; where well-to.do fami-
lies in the United States would have
three domestics similar household in
China might have seven or eight.
Ordinarily we have three meals each
day, just as you do, the dinner being
late in the afternoon, at 4 or 5 O'Clock.
1t is customary to have light supper
in the evening. The meals are served
in courses and in much the same wav
es; ;n America.
$50 far as the family is concerned
there is no separation of .!;s sexes. in
cases where male guests, not on very
intimate terms with the household
happen to be present the men eat by
themselves. AT an ordinary family
meal those partaking Of it are placed
around circular table. Of course,
some Of our dishes seem strange from
the American point Of view, but good
breeding is the sane all the world
Soyer and Chinese table manners dc
meg differ SO materially from your own
'asIis commonly Iy'supposed. / may say
incidentally that markets in China
are at least as good as those in Amori-
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
GENERAL
ART AND MUSIC.

The Society of German Composers assert that about 150,O0O persons in Germany earn their living in connec- tion with music.
 French painters should have room enough at the 1900 salon, as the archi- tect of the building has provided them with nearly four miles of hanging space.
 A collection of 100 old masters is ex- hibited in the Sedelmeyer galleries, in Paris. One of the most brilliant paint ings in the exhibition is described as a Vatican of the highest order.
 It is probable that Chartran's s picture, 'The Signing of the Protocol which was painted on a commission from 1T. C. Prick, of Pittsburgh, and which may be presented to the white house coliec- ton, is to be reproduced. It is at pres ent on exhibition at New York, together with other works by Chartran.
 Pepito Rodriguez Arriole is three year-old Spanish pianist who is aston ishing Madrid audiences. He is said to play correctly and with feeling and to be already composing. He beats Mozart's record as an infant prodigy by three years. His father was a Span ish officer who was killed last year, in Cuba.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
WHAT BABY CAN DO.

It can wear out pair of one dollar kid shoes in less than 24 hours.
 It can simultaneously occupy both sides of the largest bed made.
 A bahy can make the commonest house the brightest spot on earth.
 It can tighten the burdens of loving mothers life by adding to them.
 It can make itself look like a fend just when it's mother wants to show 1t off.
 It can make an old bachelor in the next room use language that, if ut tered on the street, would get him in the penitentiary for two years.
 IL can go from the farthest end of the room to the foot of the stairs in the hall quicker than it's mother can step into the closet and out again.
 It can fatten it's dirty little face against the window pane in such way that the tired father can see it as d pie ture as he rounds the corner. Yes, ba- bies are great institutions, particularly ones own baby,-Chicago Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21


 The editor took dinner Sunday evening with Dr. Johnson at the hospitable home of Mrs. Kemp and daughters, Mrs. Coleman and Miss Amanda Kemp. The elegant and temptingrepast, consisting of stew ed chicken, vegetables, pastries, fruits, etc., was highly enjoyed by the scribe, in a similar way to the enjoyment found in a fine meal during his youthful days when he invariably wished for greater ca paeity for eating.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
CONCHO LOCALS.
April Is, 1900.

AprlI Is, l3UO. Mir. David Pulsipher, Sr., all esteemed resident of this town, died the I3th inst. Mrs. David Sanders, Sr., has been quite sick, during the past week.
 Juan Candelaria, Esq one of Con- cho's most enterprising merchants and prosperous sheepmen. went to HOl- brook last week to deliver a 10000 Ib- wool clip.
 Messrs. Rpsalio Candelaria and Pa. tricio Peralta returned Friday from the Verde, where they have been wintering their flot ks. They report very suc- cessful lambIng.
 Hon. Sol. Earth and daughter Cecilia were visiting friends here this week. Mrs. Severo Chaves of Fl Tule, IS wis Iting at the home of her mother, Mrs B. Lopez.
 Mir. Leroy Gibbons went to St. johns Sunday and returned Monday. -J B.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

If troubled with rheumatism. give Chamberlain $ Pain Balm q trial. It will not cost you a ceni if it does you no good. One appli cation will relieve the pain. It al so cures sprains and bauiSes in one third the time required by any oth- CT treatment. Cuts, burns, frost bites, quinsey, pains in the sids and chest, glandular anu other swellings are cured bv applying il Every bottle warranted. Price. 25 and 50 cts. St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

In almost every neighborhood there is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colir Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, or who has been cured of chronic di- arrhel by the use of that medicine. Such persons make q point nf tell ing of it whenever opportunity oi- fers, hoping that it may he the means of saving other lives. Foi sale by St. Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

Jacob N. Butler, the champion shingle-maker, was down from his home nt Greer this week, accnmpa- nied by his son. He ordered the Herald sent to his address, and gave assent to assist the Herald party on its trout fishing and bear hunting, later in the season.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
HATE TO BRAG

But honestly, I have the BEST LINE of Ladies Summer Dress Goods, Ladies' Hats and Parasols that was ever seen in St. Johns i; and the prices are sure to suit you When you go to buy your summer dress goods ar your new summer hat, you will find that you will save money by coming to my store to buy them.
 Isaac Earth, St. Johns, Ariz.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
Woodruff Writings.
April, l6, 1900.

-ApIlli 1O, A0OV- Mir. John Fish and wife from HOI- brook, visited us last week; also Mss Nc Alister who stayed here for a short time to visit the Wlmmers. 4 party was gwen at J. D. Smiths0n s Friday evening, where We enjoyed mu- sic, games and picnic.
 Mrs. Lora Dufln has gone to Wins low to visit her sister Mrs. Lula Hurst. MT. Albert Potter IS here visiting friends.
 Miss Sadie W0lfred is here from Snowflake. giving guitar lessons. Mir. Amy Russell is home again after an absence of a long time. Mir. lode LiIlywhite is home again from old Mexico.
 We have been having wind. rain. snow and frost.
 Mir Harvey Winner has leftfor the upper country where he expects to spend the summer.
 Messrs. Wm. Frost of Snowflake and Geo. Bryan of Pinedale were here last week.
 Messrs. Clarence Owens and c. F. Gardener have gone to Heber for 8 short time.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

Dr. H. R. Johnson returned last Friday from a pleasant trip to the Capital City of Arizona, where he went to attend a meeting of the Territorial Board of Medical Ex- aminers. The roast lamb, straw berry short cake etc. which were constant features of the hotel me- nu, caused regrets, no doubt, on the doctors part that he must re- turn t0 his St. Johns patients who with many other friends had miss ed him very greatly.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
HUDYAN REMEDY COMPANY, No. S16 South Broadway,
 Los Angeles, Cal. Cor. Stockton. Market and Fills Sts..
 San Francisce. Cal

the mil, but was taken very badly with neuralgia of the head, so t:iat he has been unable to work for several days.
 Duane Hamblin, our esteemed neigh Dor, will go to the County seat tomor- row 70 engage Tn his line of duty as Deputy Sheriff. We sorely regret hIs leaving for time, but congratulate the county on securing his sterling services.
 From message from Hot Springs, N. NJ we learn that Prof. Schell is again prostrated by rheumatism.
 Mr H. Slade has been quite sick for a week or so, but we hope to see him around again soon.
 The time of arrival and departure of mail changed again yesterday,-it keeps one guessing"
 Please come again John Henry tun- less you have gone to join Bob) we are keeping off the grass" in your" ward"
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
Iiliia.
His Life Was Saved.

MT. J. E. Lily, a prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonder. ful deliverance from a frightful death. In telling of It he says. Il was taKen with Typhoid Fever, ,that ran into Pneu. monia. My lungs became hardened. I was so weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. expected to soon dIe of Consumption, when 1 heard of Dr. Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave g reat relief. l ccntIn- ued to use 1t, and now am well and strong. can't say too much in it's praise" This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure ill the world for all Throat and Lnng Trouble Regular sizes 50 cents and Sl.00. Trial bottles free at St. Johns Drug Co.,, ev- cry bottle guaranteed.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

Dofa Reyitas de Chaves. known to her many friends as "the madre, died Tuesday at the advanced age of101 years. Her great grand son voted at last general election. The !" madre" had possession of all her faculties up to the time of her death and was active as a girl, having walked three miles while visiting 8 week ago.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
NOTICE OF REV ARD.
 $2,OOO.

The above mentioned sum will be given for the arrest of the m irdere of Frank Lesueur and Gus Gibbons the dee was done about 9 miles Northeast of st. Johns, Apache County. Arizona, about five o'clock P. NJ, March 27th 1900.
 The murderers are: rom Capehart ALIAS wilson, who worked for Wabash Cattle Compa- ny. in Apache County Arizona, a short while ill 1899. He is about five feet t;n inches tall weighs about 175 pounds h,s slightly dark complexion, dark hair and mustache, had short black beard when last seen, is stOop Snouldered but quite well appearing. has blue eyes, and is of very pleasing address. but not very talka tive, has a peculiar way oi ducking his head from side to sde and at the same time forward while he talks, and he usually sm les great deal when talking. He is an expert bronch trainer.
 William Morris ALIAS COley.
 Tod Carver, with right fore finger of.
 Jess Black ALAS Franks.
 Mack Steen or Bob Johnson.
 It is a well organized band of five men, un- der tall, nervy leader, armed with 3O-30 ana 3C-4O Winchester rifles and full complement Of six shooters. They had F head of hoses and pack outfit but they have been so hotly pur. sued that some of the horses have been dropped. and others stolen. They were headed for old Mexico when heard from on April 10th 1yGO.
 A Reward of $2, 900. will be given for the mIIrderers alive or dead: $2O0 for each murderer, offered by Apache ounty; $75o.. offered by Vim. II Gib- rous d John T Lerucur; sc6e., offered by Sheriff Beeller Arrest and hold till get them. Wine VIA Holbrook, Arizona EDW BEELER, Sheriff, ST. JOHNS,
 Apache Co Alizona.
 First publication, April 21, 1860.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

The county authorities have had new set of Reward Circulars printed, naming the amount of S2 900 as the sum guaranteed by the relatives nf the murdered boys and the county for the assassins, alive or dead. It is to be regretted that the description of the deFpe- radoes must be so indefinite and incomplete.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21

Albert F. Potter visited St. Johns tl.is week. MT. Potter spent an exceedingly busy winter at Wash ingtOn in the interests of the stock men and succeeded admirably in rescuing the industry from threat ened destruction, to the satisfaction of all concerned in these parts.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-04-21
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptious rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures them, also Old. Running and Fever Sores. Ulcers, BoiIs, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises. Burns, Scalds Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts. box. Cure gua- ranteed. Sold by St. Johns Drug Go.