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Edgef ield Aavertiseri RA for Ad vert win?-One inch ttrst"nsertion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion. 60c. Want Kotices, one cent (ter ?ord. each insertion. Other local I lot ices, ten cents per line for first in sertion; five cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries and Tributes of Respect, Not ?ces of Thanks, aad all ?personal notices of a political nat ure,'are charged for as regular ad vertisements. Liberal contracts made for thr?>. six, and twelve months j WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 1903. BLACK and tan are said to be the favorite colors in Washington at present. It| would not surprise us to hear that President Roosevelt was singing "I wish my color would fade'*. !T is sincerely to be hoped the recent rise in the price of cotton, occasioned by a shortage in the crop, re sulting from the ravages of | thc boll weevil in Texas, will not have the demoralizing ef fect of causing overplaying j of that staple this year. It is well enough to bear in mind the fact that the advance was due to a short crop. Raise everything for use that can be produced on the farm, and raise some for market, and have cotton altogether as a snrplus, should be the watch cry of the southern farmer, if j he wants to find himself pros pering and independent to a large degree of other individ uls and other sections.-Ker shaw Era. HANNA'S bill'to pension the ex-slaves is pater nalism run mad, says the Eas ley Progress. We do not think such a bill will ever be come a law, but if it should the increased circulation of money in the South would be enormous. Some of the south ern white people would like to see the law passed so that their chances of money get ting would be increased. Oth ers who have lost hope of ever seeing anything like a decent white man's government in stalled at Washington under existing conditions of political parties would probably like to see the bill passed with the hope that the weight of over taxation and extravagant ex penditures will smash the whole thing into flinderation. The.republican party is drunk with power and there is no telling what they may propose do in the future. THE education that fails to liberalize and make j J % very practical is not worth y the time it-?eofc to procure it J I^^Uirsrso an inferior quality of y education a man possesses, ( who finds it necessary on all occasions to exploit the fact that he has it, and has to tell where he got it. If a man is 3 possessed of education that is j worth anything at all, the quality and the quantity will I manifest itself without much 1 effort on his part. The most 1 liberally educated and highly\) cultured are usually the most * modest, and most considerate 1 ot the feelings of those whom they feel, through misfortune 5 or otherwise, have, not had c advantages equal with them- * . selves. An ostentatious pa rading of ones virtues or ac- ?j complishments is vulgar, and ! betokens the fact that they J. exist only in the imagination. -Kershaw Era. J -----?? j fl TILLMAN REFUSED B/IL. lu ^^N Thursday last appli-ja JLJP cation for bail for Jas. ii H/Tillman was argued in the e supreme court room before e Chief Justice Pope. Messrs. t George W. Croft and P. H. tl Nelson appeared for the de fendant and Solicitor Thur- v mond, Messrs. Andrew Craw a ford and G. Duncan Bellinger r< appeared for the state. A a great number of affidavits d were presented by counsel on ti both sides and each lawyer ti made a brief argument. At the conclusion Justice Pope qi rendered his decision, refus si ing to grant the application e: for bail but gave permission th for the defendant to make ap- rr plication before any other pl judge if he so desired. As g< the highest tribunal in South hi Carolina has refused bail it is gi Jiot probable that any further e> will be made to secure fe dant's release.. So w defendant's I be ta THE general a- -^h1* ' adjourned on oavui day and its deliberations have passed into history. Viewed as a! whole it was an uneven! fui, an unprofitable session. With the exception of the- pas sage of a few sjood bills the people have absolutely noth ing in return for the thous ands of dollars which, the session cost-a strong argu ment in itself for biennial"ses sions. Be the result as it may our county was very creditably represented. Senator Shep pard was a beacon light in the senate, taking a very prominent part in the deliber ations of that august body, while Representatives Rains ford and DeVore were always in their places fcin the House and being ready debaters and thoroughly conversant with the issues that arose they always made themselves felt. We have no fault to find in either of the three. GOOD ROADS. IHAVE noticed a great deal written lately about the mud and bad roads, and 1 have several times beet* tempt ed to write about the public highways in Germany how they are kept up, and when they are mostly travele*d. Then there are from thirty to sixty feet wide, allowing am ple room for vehicles to pass each other. Xo one is allowed to drive across the road into a field ex cept on crossings that have been established by law. On every little stream thc road crosses is made a culvert. This is always considered the cheapest plan as it will la indefinitely. After a new road is built it is kept up by men who ai paid a small salary annually ea^h man being required to keep up a certain number miles-in a level country from ten to twelve, and in a hilly country three to four. A annual road tax is collected to pay all current expenses Unlike in this country where the man who travels the most pays the least road tax, over there the man who travels most pays the largest tax. The men who keep up the roads are required to be on dut}' every day. They have their station houses built near the road and they keep record of all thejra?e?f every own*-r being required to print his name on his vehicle. I can assign one reason for 3ur roads being in such bad :ondition and that is the fact :hat the greatest amount o raveling is don in bad weather when the roads are wet. The reason of this is that most o :he people here live from land to mouth and depend on jetting their supplies from the ?earest market, while in Ger nany and also in the north western states of our country he necessaries of life are aised on the farms. Another item to be con idered in the wear and tear )f the roads is the large imount of commercial ferti iz?rs handled over them the ise of which has tended to mpoverish the south. Even n a thickly settled county as ?ermany there is hot as much lauling done over the roads as tere. There the road machine is sed for grading only. Rock nd gravel are used plentifully i building the roads, and specially in wet places, grav 1 sometimes being hauled welve miles. No rock larger ian a hen egg is allowed. Every road-man is supplied .ith a wheel barrow, pick, nd a pair of t wo-pointed steel ick hammers. When ever little rut is made it is imme iately repaired, which illus ates the saying *'A stitch in me saves nine." In looking over the last ?arterly report from the ipervisor it seems to me our cpenses are right large, and te results so small in improve ent to the county. My idea :a supervisor is to have Dod man appointed and pay m sufficient salary so he can ve all his time personally to Lamine every bridge, road, rry, etc., and to have the ork done at actual expense. In a recent trip toMinneso I noticed that the people of ese newly settled north wes states are already ahead road system,and homes. I T J A. J. COI 1 ] nei E C Pei Cai and Ma B Fit caul ^p?T? best wivf r tb' i i ll c?i C??*JS ? (.tie Co.Oi w . race to help their fellows is to ?rjcourage better service . b>\? house servants. At this time it is almost impossible to".se| cure a reliable and trustworthy liouse servant They will work a week or?a month, and then are gone without warn ing, and with them, perhaps, Bame silverware or valuable kitchen furniture. House servants also have become domineering and exacting, must have certain hours and privileges, must be allowed to carry away food, and do only those duties named by them selves. As a consequence many housekeepers are learning to do with less help, and are be coming more dependent upon their own strength .and re lources. Ultimately they will learn to do without negro labor entirely, and that time will bea sad one for the negro. The next few years will see a large influx of foreigners to this section, and in course of time there will be obtainable competent white girls forhouse service. Or, if the negro ser vants become too exacting and insufferable, the white labor will be sought out and brought here solely as a mat ter of self protection. The negro must always labor. The few may become lawyers, doctors and mer Continues to make READ TSI ALMOST J Gentlemen r-Tn September. 1899, C In a month ai'tor the distas* start?'! bed. It continued to grow worse until .o much so that I could not uss the: feet touohcd my hips. I was as nolple The muscles of my arms and legs wore many times ovor. Was treated by six il Marlon, but nono of them could do me a earns to seo me. He told me to try you t of th? medicino and I began to take lt a began to get bettor. I used fire and a That waa two roam ago, and my health 1 no symptoms of rheumatism. I rega remedy for rheumatism on the market recommended lt to others sicco and it hi Will say further, that I began to wal "BHBOICIOXDI," with the aid of crutchi to take lt, I eould walk aa good as any bo< _V( All Druggists, or sent expret Bobbitt Chemical Co., 1 Groot # PLANTATION I am again selling Grocerie S WE AKIM GEN BUILDI Gooda and Pricep. Gire I I Also Represent of Augusta, Ga., and guare \ E, S. JO lie B/INK^M EDCEFIELD S. C. tate and County Depository D I RECTOR)?, t ( C. SHEPPARD, W.W.ADAMS, [ H. BO?KNIGHT, J. A. 3ENNETT, { H COBB, B.S.HOLLAND, S. TOMPKINS, C. C. FULLER W. E.PRESCOTT. OFFICERS1 C. SHKPPARD, President-. W. W. ADAMS, vice-President. E. J. iliMS, Cashier. J H. ALLKN, Ass't Caslnr Pays internet on depotiis by ipecia ntract. Honey to loan on liberal terms. Prompt and polite attention to busi* w, YOUR Account Solicited ano Gins GET O (JR PRICES, oraplete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil and .tilizer Mill Outfits, Gin. Press ie Mill, and Shingle Outfits. Bnildir^rri^fr, Fader), Kirie I Railroad Castings, Railroad, Mil chinists'and Factory Supplies, eltiiif, Packin*, Injectors, Pipe tinjfs, Saws, Files, Oilers, etc. We t erery day. Work 150 itands. indry. Machine, Boiler. Press and Gin Work? .?.paus Promptly T)??? [S & Sspplf Gp have teen grown by thousands of sat isfied-customers for over fifty years. They are as good as can be procured aiiy% where in the rorhl. At the prices listed1 in our catalogue we deliver goods to you FREE of express or mail charges. VicK's Garden ' (Si Floral Guide for 1903 Valuable to everyone who plants seeds, w whether it's only a flower bed or an l\ immense farm. It is not a mere cata logue, but a work of reference, full of profitable information. A book of over loo illustrated pages. Free, if you mention this paper. Write for it. Farmer's HandbooH A vmluable reference book that tells all about tho culture and care of crops, preparation of land, fertilizing, spraying, etc. Sent FREE if desired. JAMES VICK'S SOVS Ro cb os tor. New Torie chants, but by thc sweat of their brow must the great majority continue to earn their bread. It is their duty to themselves to be honest, trustworthy aud constant, effi cient in service and ea?r?r to please, in order that they-may command and earn the best possible wages. Every negro woman today who is honest and strives to please is held as a jewel beyond price by the fortunate woman, who is "her I mistress. It is sad, but to?] true, that such arc few and tar between;-Vicksburg *A rn erican. Miraculous Cures S LETTER: 1 MIRACLE. Di;.MKf, S. C., Auir.lSlh, 1002. . too'; rheum Mir m In R wry tad form. 1 had t'> irv? i p my wot ION nd ira tc tay artus 11:1:.' hawla were tan y drawn, m. My lej?!' wi?re clawn ' a< !? until my ?3 a baity for uearty tw. ivi? moulin, taara and ihriw led up, ? M.-ir- red d. nth Ifferent physician* io McC?>:l, Dillon and ?y ?rood, until Dr.-# P. Kvinir, of ["lion, t" RHKDMACinr." Hi? (pit ni<- <me lottie nd beioro the tiru, bottle WUP ufitd up I half bo ttl os and waa POBipl?ti ly cured. ias bren oxcrlh'nt over slnijo. Hive had rd "RHEOMACIDE" why far th* bf8t . I cannot, suy too much for lt. I Lavo is curt'tl thi m. k In about six days uftor I '*fran to take ps ; in about three months a rt cr I began ly, and weut buck to work wpain. sry truly, JAMES WILKES. s prepaid on receipt cf $1.00. Baltimore, rid. ines! N SUPPLIES is in the stoie known aa the NG and also guarantee my me a call before buying Smith Brothers, tutee AUGUSTA PRICES. 1 HNSON .1 NOTICE. The regular examination for) teachers will be held Friday, Feb ruary 20th, 1903. The Stato Board Df Educariou directs me to an nounce "That aft^r February and beginning May, 1903. lhere shall tie two county examinations for teachers* certificates each year, to ie held in May and September, and hat hereafter no teacher shall br ?mployed in the public schools ol his state who has not registered he certificate in \h) office of the bounty Superintendent of Educa-i ion and eubmitt d proof thereof o the Board of Truste*?." WM. A. BYRD, Superintendent E. E. Co. Jail. 31, 1903. DONT HESITATE 'o seil your OLD GOLD or SILVER hal you do not. want. Send if. to me ltd get tbe CASH. 1 am paying HIGH 'HICKS for antique silver in pood con it ion, from a swoon to a tea set* I. D. NUITZ.603 N. Eutaw St., Bul more, M d.,denler in Antique silver,ctc Established 1871. To CURE A CO!D IN ONE DAY ake Lax ti ve liruino Quinine TablttP. ll druggists refund the money if it lils to cure. B.W. Grove's signa ?re is on each box. 25 cents. BO YEARS' EXPERIENCE >ATENTS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone sending a sketch nnd description mei inlckly ascertain1 our opinion froe whether ar nrentlon ls probably patentable. Communlca lons strictly confldentlal. Ilondbook on 1'nieuts unt free. Oldest oaoncy for securing patents. Patents taken throuRh Munn & Co. receive yttial notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. K handsomely Illustrated weekly. Lnreeatclr illation of any scientltlc Journal. Terms, fv\ aar; four moi)ths,fL Sold by nil newsdealers. I gi W?NN & Co.361B">ad^ New York lb Branch OlTlce. 625 Y Kt.. Washington. D. C has stood the test 25 years. bottles? Does this record of Enclosed with every bott) ll H The rinn of Ramsey & Jones now carry a reg ularly equipped jewelry stock, consisting oj jewelry, "VVatclie^ Clocks au cl Silyerware. Also NOVELTIES and STATIONERY. You will find us with this Hue in tbe building formerly, occupied by R. h. Fox. \Ve shall bo glad lo have you call. Respectfully, . Ramley &: Jones, , . ZETEIXIT IDOOR TO IP. O. Il WINTER GOODS AT COST. During February ii 0 H ll I will out for cash the following goods, in order to make room for our Spring stock next mouth : Ladies Capes, Fir Scarfs, Jackets. Misses Jackets SSSS UNDERWEAR AND BLA1FTS. -No Goods Charged at Cost Piicc8...jj2f Come Early and gft Hie Choicest.Bargaiu?. L LAUNDRY: Get your Laundry to my s'oreTuesdav, return Sat urday?. R-spectfully, BJ S ll J AMES EX HART, HART # BUILDING, $ EDCEFIELD - c. S. THIS IS THE SEASON FOR FIRES ARE YOU PROTECTED ? If ?ot we cnn protect vu by placing your bnsiil**PP iii sniiic nf Hi?* larg'-st ?nd most r^pii hiblM cmipauier in 111?; world. W <? cnn <i!st s how \ ou one of 11.- uro: t desirable Life Insurance coi i traci s written liv nn\ Company on njirth. ^ii?ci?ine ? share nj biieine?? we are Respectful Iv," GR1FFI C. A, GRIFFIN. E. J. MIMS Office Over May' & May's ?Store. MBWPMMM---I I--? -BK THE ARTISTS FAVORITE, The Matchless KRELL PIANO Unsurpasssed in touch tone, work manship and durability. Sold on TERMS Of EASY fAYMEf/T ( Factory and Warerooms. ( Cincinnati, Ohio. I. A. riOLLARD, Traveling Agent for South Carolina, NINETY-SIX, ?. G. E C. SMITH DENTIST^ PARKER BLOT fDGEFIELD. S.e. TEETH EXTRACTED'WITHOUT PAIN ~ . 14 YEARS PRACTICAL EXPERIENCED The season is approaching for Painting, and MASUEY'S House Paints Are the best on the market. Write for our Prices and color cards. Remember we aje Agents for BABCOCK BUGGIES, thc best on earth for tee money, Fine Plush and Beaver Robes, for buggy and carriage, at exceptionally low prices to close out. Call and see us. H. H. CO SK ERY 733-735 BroaclSt., Augusta, ft a Tasteless Chill Tome Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay, 5Qc le is a Ten Cent package of Grove's Black Root. Liver PfflS. _, IN NEED OF CLOTHING, SHOES HATS, ?m's FURNISHINGS m 'rh II W . -' ti/1 m SJv3 *4? f-R buy fr?m manufac ttirers only and can makeynu a closr price on anything in our line. Let us show you before elsewhere. Come let us si ow vou. DORN & M/MS. Horses and Mille? We are shipping and selling more TENNESSEE stock now.than have in previo.s yea?. Always have a fresh supply on hand and a barn full at that and will have a fresh load to arrive in a few dayp, wi? think better than ever for Southern all-round uses. We handle only Yoriup Sound s Broken Stock. Our aim and object is to please our customers by selling good, hone-t stock for small profits. We don't handle Western stock Alway? have on hand nice pairs of driving hordes and well matched Pairs of Mules. We buy to sell and jriv. satisfaction and not to keep. 13. 1^. JONES & SON. ?IE Wagons, Buggies, FURNITURE. Large shipments of the best makes of wagons ar\d buggies just received. Our stock of furni ture, housefurnishing-is complete. Large stock ! Coffins and Caskets always on hand. All calls for our hearse hearse promptly responded to. All goods sold on a small margin of profit. Call to see me, I will save you money. JOMO! 8. G. \V. J. Rutherford. R. B. Morris. W J, Rutherford & Co., -*t&~~ ?nufacturers i;f lime, r- Cernen!, Plaster, .Fin Ready Roofing J & other material Write us For Prices. Corner Reynolds and A1IRRI1 Q+Q $d-a Washington Streets, AUgU?Ud, VJa. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY Th? Cremt Highway of TRADE and TRAVEL THROUGH THE SOUTHERN STATES. Excellent Service Quick Time Convenient ScAedahs Any Trip ts st Pleasure Trip to those who Travel vt?. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. The Finest Dining-Car Service in the World. rc? detailed Information as to Tickets, Ratos and Sleeptatf-Car t votions address the nearest Agent of THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. SEND US YOUR rOB WORK. fe can do it to suit Your Taste and do it promptly AGATHAWOODSON, Itroad Street, AUG US t'A, - - GA. < ANCY DRESS WORK and LADIES TAILORING. When you ?.re in the city giv" i-r ? fall. l?eme!;: ber SU HmiHl t. Fintranoe through ?.ailexez-'s .rt St<-r?\ PROF. P. fft. WHITMAN, 203 7??i Street, Augusta, Ga., ?IVES FREE EYE TESTS for ?ll defrcts of ?ghi, rrind? thc proper classas and WAR ' \N rs th<>m. Lenses mi ?itr your frame whHe yon wait. tfE? '< ?*?. if you ??orf ! s*''ua? orjloaM* DR. KING'S T NEW DISCOVERY FOR THAT COLD. TAKE NO SUBSTITUTS. Cures Consumptio^Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumonia^ayFeve^Ph risy, LaGrippe, Hoarsene Sore Throat. Croup a Whooping Cough. NO CURE. NO PAY. j Pnct 50c. and $ 1. TR:Al BOTTLES FM