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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-12-21
Cherry Tree Facts and Figures.

In communication in today's
Observer Mr. j. 0 Bell, of Hen
rietta, throws some new light on
the cherry tree business, especial
ly in connection with the state
ment of Rev. 7. Bright that every
thing was straight during his adj
ministration of it. Mr.. Bell dem-
onstrates that this is not true. 1t
is quite interesting to note that
after having made 81, 500 ont of
the business, the Rev. Mr. Bright
prayed over the matter and found
himself recalled to preach Un>
willing to allow few cherry trees
to stand between him and his God,
he sold out and resumed the work
of the Gospel ministry, leaving
sundrv women who had sent him
$40 apiece under promise of $40
u month for writing at home,
with the bag to hold. The Bap-
tist denomination will no doubt
deal with his cose. He is now
dividing the Word on the other
side of the ridge. His son Frank
Bright, made 81, 800 out of the
business in less than thirty days,
when he was seized with a sudden
impulse to move and tried to sell
ont to Mr.. Bell, who, declining
to buy, he unloaded upon his old
man and went to Florida. The
Observer is informed that the
young man Wilkie raked off IS, :
600 before he unloaded. He has
since applied the endless chain
principle t" bis JOB printing busi-
ness in Rutherfordtou. We are
further Informed and believe that
first and last this cherry tree CON-
cern enjoyed receipts under its
various managements to the
amount of $40, 900. 1t may be
that if suits were instituted now
for the purpose of making the
different fakirs disgorge, it would
be found that they have so dis
posed of their loot that 1t cannot
be reached and that the poor wo-
men whom they have victimized
would realize nothing; but there
is Il saying that while one can't
get blood out Of a turnip the tur-
nip can be put in Jail, and this. in
this case, would be a very excel.
lent alternative.-Charlo Oh.
server.
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Sampson, through his attorneys
protests against the finding of the
minority dewey in the Schley
court Of inquiry, and asks to be
heard ny Secretary Long before
a decision is rendered.
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SHBRlFF'S SALE.

STATEOF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LANCASTER,
"a In Court Common Pleas.
John a. Bird aud James S. Bird
! Plaintiffs.
Margaret Bird. and others, Deftn-
danks.
3 pU RSU ANT to on order of court in
the above case. sigued by judge
Ernest Gary, Oct %, 1901. L viii sell
at l.ancasi. court house, within tin.
'egai hours Of sale on she
First Monday IN January, 1902.
the following lots of land. to wit:
All that piece, paIcei. or tract of
land In Lancaster ounty, State OF
south CAROLINA. containing
24O Acres, M"re ar Loss,
bou ded ON the North by Lynches
River and Rocky branch. on the Ea Il
ny Lynches River, South by lands Of
Bill Williams Alex Baker, VIM,
I Bird and Margaret Bird. and on, the
West by lands of James Black we'll.
pat of same Will be exhibited on day
Of sale.
Also, All that town lot with brick
store thereon in the town OfKersh aw
County of Lancaster aud state OF
South CarOlin;, having . front on
Hampton Street of 2I4 feet and run
ming PEI pe ndicuIariy oack distance
Of 200 fee.ro al ally East from Hamp.
ton street and being bounded as fol.
lows: On the North by lot OF r. =.
oyd, on tha East by alley, South by
tos Of Ii f. StrattOn and West by
Hampton street. ~
A~ Terms Of sale: One-half cash
balance ofpurchase money 10 be paid
rip one year and to.be occurred by the
bond Of the purchaser and the mort.
ssss' Iks sgs%'sss,ss her saDaa ssns g
- g ,NHstites StoMses5 Lixsf1
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The senate Tuesday confirmed
nomination of John q. Capers as
district attorney for South Caro-
lima.
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ot - 'n" i0S have f,l,n
ahuNda-'lN md the lands nlrng
Streams have been submerged
Inc at" sowing Of gram ate puur
slhN',eritAo vn' ftrczi"g Wealth
er ,' n' tpt 90 nj jnre it
III ro le - Zeal If moving
g''Hg "N. y. {. C"enshaw has
m " from !! M. 9"der's
Ga '~ place go the w r Til
n '!N'. = Il. McNanns has
NOV =" the pl""" vacated ny Mr.
|"ynrN'N. NIr Ill j. McManu,
.' N'N' ~ we'd from tn"
r ~. .I>H"' pace to Charl"tlc
l.. - 'nimfn har moved t" Ian
ch aid > / Rogers comes To.
Ms r''"' ha.ro are Others yet
- moves "i many changes
to ,''".
" nue. >"'n|' 90 cur people were
l''tn' '' I'Ne lp H'V.J. Spinks
"S PaN'"'; '"'N nave extended IA
n"' NC ~" t'"S'"r'
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th.m ,.'r, u,I ;Lo, sns ",,'
.t,1 ,.a. j., ,ho,n o ,ou ''i e,II ''n y.
.l.n .ll ,.,rrn'l 80 tha;n h,'n,,'.
-r ~ ,.n,lr,,,i,,, af fa
hours ~n nI.o.gn,Iy snent in o..
teri .in,ng and eng entertained
". ..ar CociI, Herman and
KIRK Yodcr are visiting their
sister. Mrs Sue Lee Bates at
HicKorv. \. < and their GRAND
fnthDr. Coz. G. NJ Yodrr nt
" or. y c
TIE 0Nnrrv tree concern caught
n few If our people, and some
who con q i'll afford to lose what
thev hat invested One gentle,
mnn took peculiar view of the
situation auG said he bad to buy
himself new suit of clothes to
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Educate Your Bowels.

Your bowels can be trained a
as your muscles or your brain.
carets Candy Cathartic train yot
bowels to do right. Genuine tabled
stamped c. c. G. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
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WinnSr"r", Dec. IA There
was large mss meeting If the
itize"s If Fairfield county at the
court house here saturday. This
m""'In@ was in Iresronse To- the
following c"ll
~ meeting nf the people of
Fairfield county L. requested or
Srinrdr,, Dee. IA ;; in the court
hrIse at Winushuru to consider
the "dvIsanillr> of i>Suinr county
bonds for improving the HIGHWAYS,
with view I" giving employment
to The people for the winter
months -
rhis c,l' was signed hv 10 of
Winn~horo's leading business men
and this fact gave The meeting a
strictly business significance. All
sections of the county were well
represented, and in almost every
! instance there was the same repor,.
/ the shortest crops in the history
of the county. In many instances
"a condition hut ne de rec remov
ed from starvation was protrayed
! >.
with 'ut few exceptions there
was unanimity uf sentiment as to
the issuance of bonds to afford the
necessary relief at the present
! time, which several said was far
worse than that after Sherman
PASSED through, for there was
then II food supply, hut now not
only had the cotton crop fallen far
short but the corn crop vas even
much shorter than the cotton. AS
result of The meeting the Demo-
cratic clubs of the county have
been called to meet mex, Friday to
ascertain the sentiment of the
mem hers of the clubs rs to the
Issuance of $50, 600 to $4,000 of
hsnds and to report the same
through delegates to county
meeting to he held Saturday Dec.
2l, while in some instances the
condition of things may have been
pictured rs eluomier than thew
really are, yet it is fact that
this county is passing through
Strengthened circumstances. The
cotton receipts are already several
thousand bales short of last wear.
which was one of the shortest
crops ever made in the county.
and on the farms and mt the ware
houses there remains but little to
be sold as compared with what
was being held at this time last
year. Hundreds of one horse
farms have failed to make their
rent, and many larger and moro
prosperous farmers have failed al
most as completely. But few have
made any corn, and it is doubt
ful whether there was enough made
In the county to have supplied
the county's needs for one month
if it had already been distributed
from co nmon crib. The only
crop that has proven a success is
the hay crop, Of which there was
a larger yield this year than ever
before. The conditions that led to
this shortness of crops were the
excessive rains of tho latter part
OF May and the first part of June,
followed bya long drought, which
In time was followed by heavy
rains, which made the crsp fully
a month late.
This failure of agricultural in
tsrests has borne heavily upon tho
mercantile business Of the county,
and while 80 far no firm in the
county has been compelled to
go under, yet the conditions of
HNB VIZ; sseS wits writ
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BARGAINS IN
B u G G | { s
AND
W A G ON S

We are now selling fer S55.
BUGGlES that we have been SELL
ing at $50, and Buggies hereto
fore sold at $55. we are now SELL
ing at $50. So come and get you
a nice, new BUGGY while they
are CHEAP.
We are selling the Nissen round
and square hound wagons, alss
the Owensboro wagon at surpris-
ingly low prices.
We keep on hand some good
HORSES-some as fine animals
as you will find anywhere. If
you want q horse THAT will suit
you in every, particular, don't
buy until you see our STOCK.
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= With a Rush !!
ES CO. y

= d ss " sa:s ubia IS illspsc-
OF DRY GOODS, SHOES, CLO'f HING, NO
TIONS and FANCY GROCERIES, ever display
ed in Lancaster.
We knew that we would command a fair share
Of the Cash Trade, but didn't dream of getting
the Lions share all at once Your confidence
we will strive 20 win by constant fair treatment
ONE PRICE TO Nil and that TH e Low EST.
We Sound the Note READY And BARGAINS
are in Order <E
Every depo,r,tm.entt now in perfect shape and in
MAKE YOU BUY. But whether you BUY or
not YOU ARE WELCOME Our Stores are
brimfu! and overfoN,ins with the Newest Novel
ties i'm Dress goods, Silks and Velvets Notions
Jackets Capes, Etc.
10 see crowded stores and busy clerks YOU
would think were in business 10 years instead
of 80 days,---we can hardly realize it ourselves.
Nothing cam stop us. A fair field and no ia
vors is all we ASK Our expenses are small---No
high saarled "Bosses perambulating around
us-We are ALL WORKERS.
Respectfully
WlLLl AMS-HUCHES co
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Flend IL Now is County =. ,
5 s.tiPsti.- tPSId. sl,s'Sgf4isy 4 %Sr in :.
world. Same for Burns, Nv
,,BklsS Uk1sS.y Skin Erup. VI
si"nsof faSorable 6pnrn,n- -an tse
part of the voters of the county,
AMI the prospects now are that
such primary vote will. he
held before Jan. i. j. F. +.
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October IA, 1901,
Evening star., 1901-08-15
THE REVOLUTION IN VENEZUELA.

Gen. Castro Reports Numerous Fights
and Considerable Losses.
Mail advices received at San Juan de Por-
la, under date Of August 10, give accounts
OF numerous engagements in the state Of
Tachira between President Castro's forces
and the revolutionists
In General Castro's official bulletins he
mentioned the Colombian army. He re-
ported engagements since the battle Of San
Cristobal, July ., at Princes, Las Fell
pas, La Parada, La Grita, Encontrados
Colon and Las Cumbres, all In Tachira.
The Venezuelan casualties, according to
Castros official bulletins. were Gen. Rosen-
do Madina and four colonels killed and 800
men killed or wounded. Madina was q
prominent man. He was formerly gov
ernOr and senator. August 8 there was
an encounter at Las Cumbres with q second
force Of revolutionists
The News Caracas correspondent, writ
ing August 10, says another army has in
vaded Venezuela This second force Is
reported to number 5000 men. Friday
these troops attacked Las Cumbres and
were repulsed. The main divisions of the
armies have not yet met.
dispatch from New York says that the
representatives Of the Colombian insur-
gents in that city, although they have not
heard for several weeks from Gen. Tribe
Tribe. do not credit the report that he was
troops on July q at San Cristobal, vene-
zuela. They believe that Gen. Tribe Uribe
is In Colombia and operating in the depart
ment of Santander
Evening star., 1901-08-15

action. I am deeply impressed by the re-
sponsibility which 1t imposes. But in this
anxiety of mind take hope in an infiexible
determination to do my part In achieving
the victory which our party 80 well de-
serves, and to discharge the consequent
duties with whatsoever of energy and
ability, courage and patriotism, may pos-
sess; all of which / will place at our
party's command and upon the altar Of our
beloved commonwealth. This conceive to
be the supremest test of my recognition of
the trust committed to me.
We are constrained to the belief that the
ultimate triumph Of the fundamental prin-
ciples Of democracy, as promulgated by
Thomas Jefferson, tends to the peace and
welfare of the citizens of the republic, and
holding this belief, it is our duty to co.
Operate with our brethren throughout the
Union for the restoration of our party to
the control of national affairs. Yet we
find our first duty at home.
Patriotism Begins at Home.
The honors and duties of the federal gov
ernment appeal largely to our most am-
bilious citizens; but the administration of
our domestic institutions is the first con-
sideration of the intelligent patriot Where
the citizen Is touched once by federal poty-
q. or once needs federal aid, he 10 touched
Evening star., 1901-08-15
DISCUSS MILITIA QUESTION.
Delegates to I. II. u. Convention
Finally Table a Resolution.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, August 14-At to-
days session of the annual convention OF
the International Typographical Union,
consideration of the report of the laws
committee was continued. An amendment
offered by President Lynch relative to the
manner Of appeal from the decision of a
subordinate union was adopted.
The appeal is first to be submitted to
the president, except where allied crafts
are organized district trade unions. The
aggrieved party can appeal from the presi-
dents decision to the executive council.
and finally to the International body.
It was decided to pay the president ard
secretary -tr elsu-er $500 each annually
with travelling expenses added.
Delegate Cutting of Boston proposed a
resolution prohibiting any member of the
union from becoming a member of the Ma
tional Guard or other military organiZa-
tions.
This gave rise to an animated debate
Delegate Nichols Of Baltimore said that if
the militia were not organized among the
friends Of labor 1t will be organized among
it's enemies.
One delegate shouted Would 1t be good
policy for us to declare ourselves against
the government of our country?'
Finally the whole proposition was tabled.
Cincinnati was unanimously chosen for
the convention Of 1902.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

not in a humor to hear speeches. No one
else was put in nomination, and shortly
after 10 o'clock Mr.. Montague was nomi-
mated by acclamation amid a tremendous
uproar.
There were no other nominations, Repre-
sentativ Claude A. Swanson having pre-
viously withdrawn.
A committee was sent to invite the nomi-
nee into the convention. While awaiting
his arrival Mr.. J. Taylor Ellyson was re-
elected chairman of the state committee
When Mr.. Montague came in he was re-
ceived with tremendous cheers. He made
a lengthy speech, which was received with
great applause.
AS Mr.. Montague sat down there was a
great outcry for Mr.. Swanson, and that
gentleman went upon the Platform and
made graceful and eloquent speech in
support Of his successful competitor
Mr.. r. c. Marshall of Portsmouth and
Lieutenant Governor Echols, who were
also aspirants for the nomination, spoke
in support of the ticket. After IL O'Clock
the committee on credentials reported. the
report being largely compromise between
the contesting delegations The committee
also recommended the selection of party
committeeman at the primaries. This re-
port was adopted.
Mr.. r. Walton Moore Of Fairfax then
presented the name of Joseph E. Willard
for lieutenant governor.
Representative Jones named DR. George
Lecato of Accomac for lieutenant governor.
Mr.. wizard was nominated and the con-
vention adjourned about 1 O. clock am
Mr.. MontaEue's Speech of Acceptance
at Norfolk Convention.
Mr.. Montague said in part:
1t seems unnecessary to accentuate nv
acceptance Of the honor which you the ac-
credited representatives of the democracy
of Virginia, have conferred upon me; for
no modesty should induce me to disguise
weeks, been generally anticipated
But l am unable to withhold. and I do
not think II proper to withhold, some ex-
preston, however inadequate, of my ap-
probation OF your action. and beg to ten
der to the members of this convention,
and through them to the democratic people
of the state, my profound and abiding graft
tude for this proud and honorable distinc-
tion. Yet In this presence / must confess
that while inexpressibly gratified at your
Evening star., 1901-08-15

at Washington. 1t was there that Mai.
Willard. who was provost marshal, met
and fell in love with the young Virginia
girl. He secured her release and carried
her back to Fairfax Court House In q pri-
vate carriage. Mr.. Willard's mother and
the heroine In these stirring events died
quite young. The son was left to the care
OF his maternal grandmother. and educated
at the Episcopal High School at Alexan-
dria. He married Miss Belle L. Wyatt Of
Essex county, descendant Of one. OF the
colonial governors Of Virginia. Mr.. Willard
est in politics, and has taken a prominent
part in the affairs of the eighth district.
where he Is very popular
Evening star., 1901-08-15

There is no marked change of climate in
going from one country to another. The
language customs and habits of the two
peoples are generally the same. One mil
lion Canadian born have left their native
country to add to the population and ener-
gy of the United States. Thousands OF
people have gone from the United States
to Canada, especially in recent years.
moved by circumstances or to take advan-
tage OF peculiar opportunities. As ma
tion the people Of the United States are
composite to greater degree than are
ficiently so to induce the American habit
of broad cosmopolitan thought. Canadians
are OF much closer kin to the people Of
the United States than those Of any other
country. II there 10 any possible applica-
tion of the principle Of community bf in-
terests to two peoples. It should be found
In this case.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
DISAVOWED BY CATHOLIC.
Pamphlet at aMnfla Criticising IL
Taft COmmissfOn.

tart Commission.
A dispatch from Manila says that q
pamphlet was published broadcast there
containing an attack on the United States
Philippine commission, signed by the Gen.
tro Catholic. All the members of that
body indignantly deny having any connec-
tion with the publication.
The leaders say that nobody was more
disgusted at such publication than them
selves. They believe the pamphlet was is
sued by a local paper in endeavor to
create a sensation, as the paper was pub
lished simultaneously with the issue Of the
pamphlet.
The latter was nominally in favor Of the
church calling on the people to rise in
their might against Judge Taft. the civil
governor, and 1.-The rest of the rickety
brawlers running the government of the
United States:" and saying, ''They have
declared war against God"
Prominent Catholics are awaiting Gov
Taft's return to Manila in order to re-
pudiate in behalf of the church the senti-
ments contained in the pamphlet.
An insurgent captain and eighteen men
belonging to Malvars forces surrendered
yesterday.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Canadian ch.racteri.t,cs.
From the Atlantic.

Geographically, socially and commercial
ly: Canada is but an extension of the
United states Politically deep gulf sep
arates the two countries, across which In
.ternational intercourse finds its way only
by the bridge Of necessity. Regardless OF
ARTIFICIAL restrictions the people Of Canada
find in the United States the best place in
which to buy or sell, and the people Of the
United States find in Canada the third
largest market In all the world for the
products or American labor. The dividing
line between the two countries is fmag-
fnary. On land there IL. no break at the
Boundary In the rails OF the north and
south roads. --yVhere. water intervenes In
tercourse IL even facilitated thereby.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Nominated for Governor of Virginia
by Acelamation.
]. E. WILLARD FOR SECOND PLACE
Nominations Made Late Last Night
Amid Much Enthusiasm.
SKETCH OF THE NOMINEES

The Virginia democratic convention, IN
session at Norfolk, last night nominated
Andrew Jackson Montague for governor,
Joseph E. Willard for lieutenant governor
and elected ]. Taylor Elyson chairman OF
the state committee. This work was COM
pleted after midnight, leaving for today
the nomination of attorney general and the
adoption of a platfrom. The nomination
of Mr.. Montague was by acc!amation, and
the candidate, upon invitation. came be-
fore the convention and made a speech OF
acceptance. The committee on resolutions
adjourned until today without having
agreed upon a platform.
Montague Nominated.
Although the committees on credentials
and resolutions had not reported at 0
o'clock. it was then determined to go into
the nominations. Col George c. Cabell,
jr., of Danville, nominated Mr.. Montague
for governor in an extended speech, in
which he took occasion to say that he IA
vored the election of federal senators, as
well as all other officials, by the vote Of the
people The nomination of Mr.. Montague
was seconded by Mr.. W. B. Richards of
Front Royal. Several other gentlemen at
tempted to speak, but the convention was
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Chicago Dental College Ask. Damage

Chicago Dental College Asks Damages
The German-American Dental College of
Chicago yesterday filed suit against James
H. Worman. United States consul at Mu-
mich. claiming $4,000 damages for an al
legged libel against the institution. The
damage suit is the outgrowth of the charge
that the Illinois state board Of dental ex-
aminers has issued licenses to holders of
fake" diplomas without examination.
In the correspondence with the board,
Consul Worman Is charged with having
placed the German-American Dental Col
lege in this category.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Heavy Rains Mt A.heville, N. c.

Heavy Rains mt AshevilIe, N. C.
A dispatch from Asheville N. c., last
night says: It has been raining in this
section almost necessarily for three days
and nights, all streams are swollen and
rising, and a repetition of the recent floods
is imminent. All trains are tied up tonight
but 1t is thought that the trains will be
running to Knoxville tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Samples OF ore and gold. accompanied by
regularly attested afidavits. have been re-
ceived at Atlanta. Ga. showing a remark
ably rich strike Of gold in Wilkes county,
near Warrington, Go.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
S1 Underwear, soc.

showing of the very highest grades Of
Underwear. This lot comprises Gowns Skirts,
Corset Covers, Drawers and Chemises-nll
made of excellent grade of muslin and cam
bric; some are embroidery trimmed some
Val. and torchon lnce trimmed, with clusters
OF tucks and hemstitching. Three STYLES of
Gowns. empire, and high necks: four STYLES
OF Drawers: two styles OF Chemiscs and three
styles OF Skirts. All arr elaborately trim
med and embrace the latest styles; we'll
made; full widths. Positively 81 grades for
Sec.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Csc. Dresses, 4 SC.

A new assortment Of Child's Gingham
Dresses; pretty checked patterns: nicely trim
med with braid: well made. Usually 25c.
For 15c.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
7Sc. Underwear. 30c.

Gowns, Drawers, Skirts Corset Covers and
Chemises; all values worth up to 15c. Corset
Covers Of cambric with cluster Of tucks and
torchon lace trimming; with necks,
some low necks. Cambria Drawers. with two
rows of torchon inserting; some Hamburg
embroidery trimmed. some with cluster Of
tucks and 4-inch torchon lace ruftie. Muslin
Gowns. with two rows of torchOn inserting;
some V necks, some empire styles. Cambria
Skirts, full width; some have tucks and lace
ruftie. some with cambria ruffie with hem
stitching. Chemises of cambric: plain and
embroidery trimmed, with tucks; full width.