Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, August 10, 1898, Image 2

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Edffefield Advertiser TI'.OS. J. ADAMS,.EDITOR WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10. NO GUILTY MAX ESCAPES. Court adjourned on Tuesday of this week. The criminal docket lasted seven days including the last day, Tuesday. By consent of the attorneys all the civil business was continued to the November term. The following are the criminal cases heard, and Solicitor Thur mond convicted every single party charged, a most remarkable result, and perhaps never before has there been such a record in Edgefield county, or any other county : Henry Calhoun, murder and canyingconcealed weapon ; guilty of manslaughter. Geo. Whitman and Rich Lundy, house breaking and larceny ; guilty, two years in the penitentiary. Wm. Johnson, house breaking and larceny ; plead guilty. Ed Holloway, house breaking and larceny; guilty, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Solomon Morse, murdor and carrying concealed weapon gi ll ty of manslaughter. Ed Hood, alias John Hood, mur der and carrying concealed weap on; guilty; recommended to the mercy of the court. Henry Jeff, murder and carry ing concealed weapon; guilty of manslaughter. G. W. Moore, assault and bat tery with intent tb kill ; mistrial. Isaac Settle, disturbing reli gious warship ; guilty. ' Charlie Mays, assault and bat tery with intent to kill ; guilty. This being Judge [Gage's first term at Edgefield, it is but "proper to state that he made a very good impression-on lawyers, jurors, and spectators as a very fair and just judge. He balances the scales of justice as exactly as it is given mortal to do. People who "brace up" on whiskey are liable to break down on it. If a man pays a girl a few com pliments, she is very apt to feel hurt when he suspends payment. If England and Russia get at it, as now seems almost probable, we shall see aothingbut the Lion and the Bear m [newspaper headlines till the cruel war ?B over. Peace between this country and Spain will probably be concluded this week, at least the matter will be so far settled as to call off the dogs of war from the seas and the land. Gallant Dick Wainwright is a South Carolinian, so is Victor Blue, Schley is from Baltimore, Md., Fighting Bob Evans is from Virginia, and Hobson is from Ala bama. The South, and especially little, maligned, traduced,and se ceding South Carolina, shows up in bright colors in the Cuban war. a The Cuban insurgents are piling up claims against the United States to mammoth proportions. They have heard that our govern ment will pay all damages sus tained by them from Spanish sources. If it shall transpire in the grand round up of this Cuban business and this Philippine busi ness that we have bit off more than we can chaw what shall we do about it? There is but one course to purdue, that is spit it out or enough of it so as to bring it down to a "proper chaw." While we are at it we United States might as well take anything in reach. If to take a lamb be jus tifiable a grown sheep is no worse, therefore, if we are to take any part of the Philippines why not take a thousand isles? - The prin ciple is the same. On this point the New York Sun says : "If we intended to exact only a coaling station it would have been wiser and kinder to have avoided any decisive naval demonstration in in the harbor of Manila, for then Aguinaldo's followers would not have been emboldened to re volt and thus expose themselves to future measurements of vindictive repression on the part of restored Spanish authority. We shall be come accomplices in tho massacre of the rebels of Luzon if we restore the Philippines to Spain and en able her to use for their subjuga tion the .100,000 disciplined sol diers now stat:o.n??d in Cuba and Porto Ptico. If that is to be the outcome of Admiral Dewey's vic tory, his great achievement at Cavite will prove to have been a curse and not a blessing to the temporarily encouraged victims of Spanish oppression." Candidates who have ordered tickets printed at the Advertiser Job Office are hereby notified that they are ready for delivery. If you send for them, please send a written order. The American Loss 13 Kill ed and 47 Wounded Spanish Loss 200 Killed and 300 Wounded-The Battle Lasted 3 Hours. MANILA, Philippine Islands, July 31, via Hong Kong, Aug. 9.-A heavy engagement took place to-night between the American and Spanish forces at Malate. The Spanish made an attack, attempting to turn our right. After three hours' fighting they were repulsed. The troops engaged were the 10th Pennsylvania, 1st battalion ; 1st California battal ion; 3rd Artillery Regulars, and Battery A of Utah. Our loss was 9 killed and 44 wounded ; the Spanish loss was up wards of 400 killed and 300 wounded. Our volunteers made a glorious defense against upwards of 3,000 of an attacking force. American Troops Still Hold tile Disputed Positions. CAVITE, Aug. 8. A later cable says tho Americans en gaged the Spaniards before Malate Sunday night, and com pelled them to retreat with heavy loss. Our troops lost 13 killed and 37 wounded. It has been impossible to ascertain the exact Spanish loss. The Spanish led the attack, attempting to dislodge our troops by af .iking moveme it from the strong position they have been holding near tho enemy's lines. The position is still held by our troops. Three transports which sailed from Sr?n Francisco with Gen. Merrit, but which were delayed at Honolulu have ar rived. The Monitor Monterey has also arrived. Looks Like Negotiations Are at a Standstill. A Protocol to Issue from thc Presi dent To-day. Washington, D. C., Aug. 9.-Tho French legation aa nnouces its readiness to present Spain's answer at any hour designated by thc President. Judge Day now at the whito house, says the answer will probably be presented before a cabinet meeting. A protocol will be issued probably today by tho President, announcing that the United States does not concede the reference of tho Cuban and Porto Rican debts to the peace commissioers. GOOD TIMES AHEAD. Henry Clews, of New York, whose utterances are as worthy of credit as those of Bradstreet, and Dun or statistician Shepperson, has the following optimistic views of the good times ahead, the result of the war just ending : Upon the whole,' the peace situation wears, to my ^\ iew, a very hopeful outlook. On our side, it presents no conditions which can fairly be considered unudly harsh; on the side of Spcin, it admits of no alternative which she regards as preferable to accep ting our terms. Fortunately, we now hear nothing about the intervention of foreign powers, all of whom seem desirous that a settlement should be made between the two nations directly concerned. I look, therefore, to an early armistice or tho disbandment of toe Spanish forces, and the con elusion of a treaty of peace that will only need the ratification of the final authoriteies in each country. When that comes, werna// look foi ancra o/ the greatest prosperity ever experienced in the history of the Unitc'l iStaies. Peace may now bo regarded as an accomplished fact. There is simply nothing left for Spain to do than to accept our terms, how ever harsh. It cannot reflect upon Spanish pride, as that ceased to exist when her two great fleets were sent to the bottom of the ocean in true American sty'e. The loss of Spain's Caribbean Sea colonies will save .the nation at least $10,000,000 a month outlay for their protection, and ber de stroyed navy probably half es much more'for its support. The result of this war, therefore, will p. jve an economy to tho govern ment in the end, and Spain as a nation will doubtleoS^soon be better off. The disastrous resal < to Spain show that pride and poverty do not go together, and that when ever they do, pride is compelled to foll to the level of poverty so -uer or later, as in this instance. Now thatihe war is virtually at an end, the prestige that this country has obtained will give it a glorious future. American pride will reign supreme with our people, backed by the highest government credit of any nation in the world, because founded upon unlimif3d resources and the remarkable brain power, skill, industry and vital force of the people. No nation has ever made brilliant history quicker than this to enable it to demand at least a position of equality in every respect, both on lond and water, with the other great nations of the earth. Here's Your Mr le! COLUMBIA, S. C., Aug. 1, '98. The United States civil service commission announces that an examination will be held for the Internal Revenue service in this city (Columbia, S. C.) on some date between Oct. 1st and Oct. 15th, 1898. All persons who desire to be examined shonld apply to the secretary of the board of examin ers at Columbia, for application blanks and full information rela tive to the scope of tho examina tion. Applications on Form 101 must be filed in complete form with the secretary of the board prior to the hour of closing busi ness on Sept. 1st, otherwise the applicant cannot be examined. Soon after filing applications ap plicants will be notified as to the exact date of examination. L. M. FOUCHE, Sec'ty Board Examiners. A man, noted for his calmness, and a scolding wife, was one night slopped in the voods by a pretend ed ghost. U.T can't stop, my friend," said he. "If you are a man, I must reqest you to get out of the way, and let mo pass. If you are the devil, come along and take supper; fori have married your! sister." The Outlook in the Business World Very Roseate. BRADSTREET'S WEEKLY REVIEW i Effect of thc Prospect of Peace. F;ri?ocss in Prices Despite the Mid-summer Dullness. New York, Aug. 5.-Bradstreet's to-morrow will say: The stimu lating influences of the apparently near approach of peace, coupled with the generally expected bene ficial effects it is hoped will flow from the opening up of new mar kets in the lands added to ?he na tional domain, seems to increase as the summer wanes. That the im. provement, whiloas yet admitted ly one largely of sentiment is not entirely so confined, however, is proven by reports of a still further increased distribution of staple goods in the west, nortbw?st and southwest, where the excellent crop situation has rendered harmless the supposed benumbing effects of war. .So far as the crop situation is concerned, the past week fur nisher not the least notable con tribution of the year in reporte coming from the great surplus corn producing sta tes of beneficial rains checking a deterioration which threatened material damage to this most widely grown and in trinsically valuable of the coun try's cereals. Another encourag ing feature of the woek bas been the perceptible growth in strength of the iron and steel situation. Firmness in prices is a feature of pa:ticular interest, in view of the enormous production Of pig iron early in the year, and appar ently iu the year, and apparently reflects the going into consumption of most of this immense produc tion, leaving stocks generally with in controllable limits. Encour aging exports demand for our ce reals, great steadiness in prices, .'argest recorded midsummer bank clearings and fairly encouraging railroad earnings, notwithstanding tb? unwillingness of farmers to accept present cereal values, are additional encouraging features of trade at the present time. Prices are quite generally firm, or tending upwarxj^jA-gpixfoflf ?ke mid8ummer quietness in many lines of trade. As a result of operations in July, 32, or about one-third of all staples, advanced in value, 27 declined, while 44 re mained steady or uncharged. Ad vances in many cereals, except wheat and fiour, live beeves and hogs, a number of provisions, dairy products and groceries, most raw textiles, except cotton, petroleum, rubber, alcohol, opium and quinine are features ol the month's opera tions. Important decreases, aside from that in wheat, are found in some few makes of iron and steel, some other metals and in building lumber. Compared with August one voa* ago, C6 out of 104 staples are higher, 26 are lower, and 9 are unchanged, so that it may be said that, compared with a year ago, there have been more than two ad vances for every decline reported. Cervcra Returns. Annapolis, Aug. C -Admiarl Cor vera aud son returned to Annapolis this morning on the 10 o'clock train from Baltmoro, hav ing arrived there on the Norfolk steamer. They wera accompanied by a Roman Catholic priest. Remember we do all kinds of job work, do it neatly and at the lowest prices da its Every mother feels an i n d e - scribable dread of the pain and danger attend ant upon the most critical pe riod of her life. Becoming a mother should be a ' source of joy to all, but the suffering and nger of the ordeal make anticipation one of misery. is the remedy which relieves women of the great pain and suf fering incident to maternity; this hour which is dreaded as woman's severest trial is not only made painle?S, but all the danger is re moved by its use. Those who use this remedy are no longer de spondent or gloomy; nervousness nausea and other distressing con ditions are avoided, the system is made ready for the coming event, and thc serious accidents so com mon to the critical hour are obviated by thc use of Mother's Friend. // is a blessing to woman. 31.00 TsZTc B OTTL? at all Drug Stores, or cent by expresa oa rooeipt of price. BOOKS Oontatnihfi; Invaluable Information of rDrr interest tn all women, will bi sent ritte to any address, nr-ou application, by The BRADFIELD BECXLATOIi CO.. Atlante Ga ENGLAND AND RUSSIA ON THE BRINK OF WAR. Extreme Diplomatic Ten sion Between London and St Petersburg. FIRM STAND OF SALISBURY? Outcome of Dispute Regarding Extension of ??ew Cnwany Railroad Has Readied Crucial Point-Active Preparations for Hostilities. London, Aug. 6.-That extreme diplomatic tension exists between St. Petersburg and London is gen erally admitted to-day, though the officials deprecate the alarmist re ports which were current yester day. It is hoped that the firmer stand adopted by the Marquis of Salisbury during the last few days, which seems to have already cre ated some misgiving at St. Peters burg, will have the desired effect of arresting Russian aggressive ness. It is felt both here and on the continent that the outcome of the dispute in regard to the new Chwaug railrsad extension is the crucial point of the success or fail ure of Great Britain's policy of the "open door." As evidence of the fact that Great Britin appreciates the gravity of the situation, the Associated Press learns that the admiralty is preparing for all emergencies; that it will soon be ready to mobolize the entire fleet at the shortest notice. Every officer and man on furlough or on half pay has been assigned to a ship, and instructed to be in readiness to join at the earliest moment. Therefore, practically every ship in the British navy, whether in or out of commission at the present moment, has ils full complement of officers und men ready to take her out to sea when the time arrives. According to Paris advices, Admiral Bedollier, commanding the French-China squadron, has cabled a demand for reinforcements and for a large credit to be applied in erecting fortifications. The reason given for these demands is that the natives of the Kwang Cubou Wang region are showing signs of hostility. But there is some suspicion here that the ac tion of the French admir?! may. he, connected with a desire to back up Russian designs. A teaspoonful of whiskey once a day and no tobaccco, is Russel Sage's receipt for longevity, of which, having just passed his eighty-second birthday, he is remarkable example. The multi millionaire is said to have celebrat ed the event by working just little harder than usual. Th( receipt is not altogether a difficul one to follow, and if he would give one as easy for accumu lating fortunes, he would doubly gain the gratitude of his fellow men.-Columbia Record. OBITUARY. CAPT. TOLIVER HEAKN died at his home on Monday, Aug. 1st, IS98, 20 j minutes past 9 o'clc-k, after an illness of seven months from cancer of the stomach, from which he suffered in tensely. His age was 76 yearr, three months and twenty days. He leaves four daughters, one son and twenty grandchildren to mourn their loss. He was followed on Tuesday, 2nd inst., to Mt. Zion church cemetery by a large concourse of sympathizing friends, weeping children and grandchildren and laid in his last resting place by the Masonic order, to await the resur rection day. He was a devoted father, good neighbor, benevolent, and charit able. We believe that he became con verted during his last illness and realized that the mercy -of God and faith in a crucified Savior was the only saving power, and that he is now basking in the sunshine of Paradise. A FRIEND. s S"1 'H 3 CD ffi ? tn 53 m rrr-T V H ^ > CD o i i-b M = i-'? F CD 35 PJ (fl > V 3 CD < r J M 5 CD O ?zr1 o M b o v rn " X P w CA P? P crq CD o s g \ CD To Hold The Pilippincs. The American flag floating over the Philippines will be the symbol of peace, order, prosperity, liberty, and humanity.-Troy Timee. There can be little doubt that public sentiment is reverse to the idea of having the Philippines fell back into the control of Spain. Indianapolis Journal. It won't be long now before Porto Rice and New England will be swapping molases for boots and shoes without a costly tariff tax on either side.-Boston Glob. The war with Spain -will soon be over, but the trusts and corp , :tions will continue to push thei evasion of the rights of tho pee and will capture every stn mid that is left for a minute ung ded.-Kansas City Times. *H ul to the Philippines is the sentiment of the south, for at no distant future the south, more than any other portion of this country, will see and reap the benefit of this wise ; and just policy.-Ar kansas Gazette. The islands must be retained, and the sooner the administration I comes to this conclusion the better it will be for all concerned. There are no substantial reasons why the United State should not retain the islands, and there are many reasons why it should do BO.-Peoria (111.) Journal. It must bo hands off, or every thing. We must leave the Philip pines, or we must take them. The president make up his mind whether he will be satisfied with a port there, or whether he will annex the island outright. We want no coparnertship there with Spain or any other power. jouisville Courier-Journal. The Fee is Five Dollars. Insurance, Ten Dollars. We're for the poor man ev'ry time, And in this 'erecampaign We'll stump old Edgetleld oounty Through the sunshine and the rain, And hold the banner up'ards From a-trailin' in the dust, And cut loose on monopoly, And cuss and cuss and cuss. For Congress. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re election to Congress from the Second Congres sional District, subject to thc rules and regula' tions of thc democratic party. Respectfully, VV. J. TALBERT. For State Senate. The friends of Hon. John C. Sheppard pre- ] sent his name to the voters of Edgefield county j for the State Senate. He will abide the results of thc primary and support its nomin?is. The Hon. T. II. Rainsford is hereby announc ed as a candidate ror thc unexpired term of ?J. M. Gaines in the State Senate. His record in the lower House for ive years proves him to be a wisc and prudent i-igislator, capable of taking care of thc interests of his constituents. We pledge him to abide the result of thc primary election. FRIENDS. For House of Representatives. Thc friends of J. L. Smith hereby nominate him as a candidate for tne House of Represen tatives from lidgeficld county, subject to the primary election. I am a candidate for the House of Represen tatives, will abide the results of the primary election and support its nominees. S. T. WILLIAMS. I am a candidate for '.he House or Represen tatives. Will abide the result of the primary and support its nominees. It will bc impossible for me to make a thorough canvass of the county, but I shall make every effort to see as many of my fellow citizens and as often as pos sible. W. A. STROM. We are requested by thc friends of M. P. Wells, Esq., to announce him for the House of Representatives. He will abide the results of the primary and support thc nominees. Dr. W. P. Timmcrman is announced as a can didate for thc House of Representatives, sub ject to thc rules and regu'ations of the demo cratic party. REFORMERS. The friends of N. G. Evans, Esq,, respect fully announce him for the House of Represen tatives. He will abide results of the pri mary and support all its nominees. Thc many friends of P. B. Mayson, Esq., re spectfully present his name to the democratic voters of Edgefield county for a seat in the House of Representatives, and respectfully so licit their support. He will abide the result of thc primary election and support thc nominees of thc party. MANY FRIENDS. For County Treasurer. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer. I will abide the result of thc primaries and support all tita nominees of thc party, T. C. MORGAN For County Auditor. I am a candidate for the office of Conniy Au ditor, and respectfully solicit thc support of Edgefield democrats. I will abide thc results of thc primary and support the nominees of the party. HENRY C. WATSON. I nm a candidate for re-election to thc office of Auditor. I will abide the results of thc primary and support thc nominees of the party. J. B. HALTIWANGER. For County Supervisor. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination tc the office of County Supervisor at thc ensuing democratic primary election. The cordial support of my fellow citizens is respect ively solicited. JAMES T. MIMS. I announce myself a candidate for thc office nf Supervisor of Edgefield county, subject to the action of thc democrutic primaries. R. A. COCHRAN. I am a candidate for the office ot County Su pervisor, will abide th" result of thepri.nary election and support thc nominees of thc party J. M. BELL, JR. I am a candidate for County Supervisor. I will abide thc result of the primary election und support thc nominee. D. D. PADGETT. Foi' Judge pt Probate. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election lo thc office of Judge of Probate of ridgefield county, subject to the rules and regu lations of thc democratic p.-imaay election, pledging myself to abide by the results and support the nominees of the party. J. D. ALLEN. For Superintendent of Education. i hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Education, and pledge myself to abide results of the primary. P. N. LOTT. repas ra AND omfort Are embodied in our "Warm-Weather" Clothing. Our stock of Serges, Alpacas and Crash Suits this season is larger than ever, with one of these cool suits, and a selection from our pretty assortment of Furnishing Goods, you will be well supplied for the suumer. And ?/e have not forgotten the little boys either, but have bought for them a complete line ff Washable Pants, etc. Call on us. /. C. LEVY'S SOM & CO., TAILOR-FIT CLOTHIERS, j\UGUSJA, GA Organised (Issunap Society, of oem 9o? EDWARD W. SeOTT, PRESIBENT. Issues all Forms of Policies at Lowest Possible Bates Consistent with Safety. AND without making special medtion of each of its many popu lar plans of insurance, we desire to invite the careful examina tion of all concerned in Life Insurance to THE PROVIDENT'S TWENTY-YEAR RENEWABLE TERM POLICY-A SPECIAL POLICY FOR BUSINESS MEN. Twenty years is a long time. This is true in life insurance, as well as in other business transactions. Nearly all life inBuranca poli cies are contracts for a period of twenty years. They are mada so by insurance companies to supply the the needs of the insuring public. When a man takes a whole-life, twenty payment life or twenty-year bond, he considers its cost to him during twenty years, and the settle ment which he can make at the end of twenty years. Experience and statistics prove that only a small percentage of policies are continued longer than the twenty-year period. Men take on large lines of insurance from age 30 to 40. The en suing twenty years cover the period when their families are growing up and being^edu- ted ; it also covers the period of their greatest busi ness activity. It ;overs the time when their families and business in terests requirent; e greatest amount of protection. A man's requirements are not the same at 60 years that they are at 40 years. His family has grown up, his business conditions have changed, or the necessity for insurance has disappeared. ID view of these facts, The Provident Savings issues a policy at a fixed rate for twenty years, which includes only the cost of protection for that time. The premiums on this policy are less than one-half the premiums charged for a twenty-payment life. If a man wants insur ance for irroteciion only, this policy will snpply his wants admirably. He is not obliged to make a deposit with an insurance company for a future which he may never reach; especially when he has need for this deposit, and more, too, in his business. To illustrate this Policy, we will give the figures. A man at 30 takes one of these Policies for $1,000 at the regular term.ratej^oi?l<L&l<--{ \?er annwm- for twenty years. This policy can be continued, after twenty years, without medical re-examination, at rates for the age then attained. B. R. DURISOE, SPECIAL AGENT Jan. 24, '98. ESDGrEI^IlSIvO, S. C. GrIC O. P, COBB, J-OI?IsrSTO?T S. 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