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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1835. J. L. oems . ... EDITOR TERMS: ONE YEAR.$1.50; SIX MONTHS - - - - .75 WEDNESDAY, JUNE ?3, 1909. ?To endeavor to work upsn 1 the vulgar with fine sense is I like attempting to hew blocks I with a razor.-POPE. _MBMSSSStfBBSIEMBSM8VlSKMMBBSnSIW4SB There are women, as well ,as. men, in Edgefield who are vagrants, and the council is after them too. This may be an off-year in poli tice but it is not an off-year with homicides and other . atrocious crimes in South Carolina. In spite of the excessive rain, the outlook at present isthat veiy lit tle corn will be bought in Edgefield next year.; Corn has only been > damaged on low lands. While some of the other coun. ties seem to be "raising Cain,"" Edgefield is raising corn. A drive over the county will verify this * statement. A sentence of "$25 or thirty days -on the chaingang" does not sonnd well to vagrants, consequently they are going around hunting work something hitherto unheard of in Edgefield. If yon know . * a vagrant, white or colored, anywhere within the town limits, hand his or her name to one of the marshals. There's too much grass on the farms to allow loafers and vagrants in town. A thousand welcomes to tte Methodist ladies who come among us this week as delegates to the raifsionary convention! The hearts and homes of our town are open to them. The- best that we have is "placed at1 their disposal. An Aiken .county farmer has threshed 96 bushels of wheat from three acres. If South Carolina soil will produce such yields as that, there is no good reason why sp. much eight-dollars-per-barrel west ern flour should be .purchased now. ^Edgefield soil will produce as large ,yields as that of Aiken. .'? , Shocking reports are circulated concerning the management of the chaingang in Barnwell county. It is alleged that some time ago the convicts were sent out to rob chick en roosts at night. If this be true the guards, or whoeyer permitted it, should be assigned to a place on the gajig-a long tenn at that. Edgefield's argns-eyed policemen are rendering valuable service. The loafers and vagrants, liquor sellers , and liquor "toters," and lawbreak ers by whatsoever name called, realize that they must mend their ways or don the stripes. The town council has suddenly developed a penchant for sending the offenders to the ' county chaingang,? and it works like magic. ' The outlook for the session of 1909-10 of the South' Carolina Co E du cutio nal Institute is already ex ceedingly bright. A large per cent of its patronage is from the eastern and southeastern part1 of the state,, and the crops in that section are u ri tually promising for the season. Col. Bailey has recently made an extended"trip through Aiken, Barn well and Bamberg counties in his automobile, and is greatly pleased with what he saw. The Citadel is again recognized by the war department at Washing ton as "one of the distinguished military schools of the country,'* consequently one of this year's graduates will receive a commission in the United States army. The Citadel,, often spoken of as "the West Point of the --South," is-a splendid institution and should be the pride of the people of every section of the state. It is anything but edifying to read the proceedings of the Gould divorce trial now going on in New York. Mrs. Gould's valet testified that on one occasion she asked him to tie her slippers and when he started to do HO she "kicked them off in the ' air.-' Were Mre.'.Gou?d a typical northern woman, we . would say, by paraphrasing the immortal words of Patrick Henry, "Give mea Southern woman fora wife or give rae death." Fortunately; the cocktail-drinking Mrs. Gould is not a typical northern woman. v . MM Stripes on The ^Grafters. As we have said before, we have absolutely' no. feeling of spite or malice toward the alleged dispen gary grafters; but we-sincerely hope that they will ^?e punished. We consider the punishment of the dispensary grafters as being of far more importance than getting back from the whiskey houses the money that has been stolen from the state. Although 'we felt sorely disap pointed when the whiskey people succeeded in convincing Judge Pritchard that he had jurisdiction, principally because we feared that the delay would inure to the benefit of the grafters, and for that reason were hopeful that the state would accept the situation and go in for punishment and redress in the United States court, it how gives us much pleasure to commend the wis dom and determination of the at torney general, and to say that events have vindicated his course. The understanding is that Mr. Felder and the attorney general ?have lots of evidence--positive [ proof sufficient to convict the graft ers even of more than the public i has any suspicion that they are guilty. The only contingency to fear now it seems, is as to whether juries will convict on positive and indis putable evidence, and we are not ready to think that South' Carolina has yet sunk so low that her juries will perjure ^themselves to protect thieves. It has been observed all over South Carolina, and it has not tak en very dose observation to see it, that the unrebuked shamelessness of the dispensary grafters has tempted and encouraged hundreds of others to follow their example on every opportunity, and the ten dency was to make official honor a by-word and a sneer. There have been cases of embez zlement and thievery that have been allowed to go almost unnoticed, simply because of the much larger precedent that had been furnished in the dispensary stealing. Of course, we would not be un suggesting that any derstood as body should be punished merely for example. We do not want any guilty man punished, until after his guilt has been established by perfectly regular and-lawful evi dence beyond a reasonable doubt. But if these grafters go 1 without stripes, the result will be infinite harm to South Carolina, while if Mr. Lyon succeeds in putting stripes on them, then the state will bc bene fitted immediately-Yorkville En quirer. - \ Very .Deserving Youog Man: The following item is copied from Mr. W. ?\ Calhoun's Sunday letter to the "Augusta Chronicle: "Mr." William A. Woodson, who was, recently promoted to be second lieutenant of the Clinch Rifles of Augusta, iii a native of this " place and he lias many relatives here who are pleased at his proinotion, and in the general good standing that he has. taken in his adopted home. He is a grandson of Joseph R. Abney, who in years past was a leading at torney nt this bar. Mr. Joseph R. Abney served in the war with Mexi co as second lieutenant in one of the companies of the Palmetto regiment. He was presented with a gold med al and a gold mounted sword for bravery in that war by the Saluda regiment He served in the civil war, 1861/1865, and was a major commanding the second battalion of South Carolina sharp shooters, and was attached to the 27th in fantry. Young Woodson conies of good fighting and patriotic stock; and he will no doubt make a first class soldier and continue to ring." Do You Get Up With a Lame Back? Kidney Trouble Hakes Yoi, Miserable. AIr?ost everyone knows of Dr. Kilmer ' s S* amp-Root, the great kidney, liver and I bladder remedy, be-1 cause of its remark able health restoring [L properties. Swamp Root fulfills almost every wish in over coming rheumatism, pain in the back, kid neys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up many times during the night. Swamp- Root is not recommended for everything but if you have kidney, liver or bladder trouble, it will be found just the remedy you need. It has been thor oughly tested in private practice, and has prover1 so successful that a special ar rangement has been made by which all readers of this paper, who have not al ready tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book telling more, about Swamp-Root, and how to . find out if you have kid? ney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in thin paper and ! send your address toi Dr. Kilmer & Co., Hame ol&wimp.Boot. Binghamton, N. Y. The regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles are sold by all druggists. Don't make any mistake but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad dress, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. I desiro to notify the people of | Edgefield* and vicinity that if they would like to haye a well drilled they can n otify Mr. Lem Corley who has charge of my drilling machine. He will be in and around Edgefield .for a few days. W. A. Strom. Death of Mrs. Miller. Our town was deeply saddened m Thursday morning1 last by the lews of the death of Mrs. Mamie Hart Miller, the wife of Mr. James L. Miller, who passed away at her borne near Colliers. The interment was held at Republican church Friday morning. Revs. J. P. Meal ing and J. T. Littlejohn officiated at the funeral. For nearly a year Mrs. Miller had been in declining health and for several weeks she had been des perately ill. She received the best medical attention and was constant ly and very tenderly ministered to by friend? and loved ones, but no human agency could stay the dis ease. / Being a deeply pious and con secrated Christian woman, as well as possessing firm and very decided convictions, her life was an active, positive force for good in the com- j munity. The neighbors of Mrs. Miller who knew her best and who j appreciated her worth say with one j accord that the loss to the commu nity lc very great and can not be I easily filled, if at all. . She was-j identified with every good work. Through a strange dispensation of Providence-one that the finite mind can not understand-the mother of six little ones, with ages ranging from one to twelve years, was taken., yet God spared her long snough tic? impress her life upon them, especially the older ones, so that when they grow up they will emulate her example, following the way of truth and right. To these motherless, little ones and to the I *rief stricken husband, we beg to )ffer our deepest sympathy. Commander of Atlantic Fleet I Opposes Cigarette Smok ing. Washington June 17.-Cigarette jmoking by the enlisted men of the CTnited States navy should be dis couraged as much as possible, in the >pinion of Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, commander in chief of ii ? AO-ntie battleship fleet. Admiral Schroeder desires to see i ban on the habit, and has recom-1 nended to the Secretary of the tfayy that no cigarettes be sold at | ;he ship'B store on any of the ves lels under his command. It is proba te that Secretary Myer will take i?tion in accordance with Admiral Schroeder's recommendation. Admiral Schroeder began his ob-1 lervations as to the effects of cigar ;tte smoking by the jackies at differ ;nt times, while he was executive | )flicer on several of the ships of the lavy. He believes that cigarettes mpair the health of men and do not n any way tend, to: increase their ?fficiency for duty. If Women Only Knew. What a Heap of Happiness it j Would Bring to Edgefield Homes. Hard to do bousework with an tching back. \ Brings you hours of misery at | eisure or at work. If women only knew the cause-J ;hat Backache pains come from sick | ridneys. 'Twould save much needless woe. Doan'8 kidney pills cure sick kid neys. Many residents of this vicinity | indorse them. Mrs. J. E. Stallings, Aiken, S. 3., says: "For several years I 'ufiered from backache and rheu matism and although I tried reme-1 lies and took treatments I did not mcceed in obtaining satisfactory renef. About two months ago I heard of- Doan's kidney pills and procuring a. box, I began using them according to directions. I can [ say that nothing ever proved of as great benefit to me as they. The! pain in my back was greatly di-1 minished, my kidneys were stre?gth sned and the dull, tired feeling dis appeared. I have rio hesitation in giving Doan'n kidney pills my en dorsement." For sale by all dealers. Price 50c. Foster-Milbum Co.', Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents for the United States. Remember the name-Doan's and take no other. There is no better buggy on the market for the money than the Hackney buggy. A car of 40 bug gies j ust received. Rams ev & Jones. Fresh oat meal and shreded wheat at B. Timmons. Could Not be Better. No one has ever made a salve, ointment, lotion or balm to compare with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its the one perfect healer of cuts, corns, burns, bruises, sores, scalds, boils, ulcers, eczema, salt rheum. For sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands its supreme. Infallible for piles. Only 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son drug stores. For Sale: 77 acres of good land lo cated just below Ropers on public road leading from Edgefield to Au gusta; fine bottom land; good build ing site on public.road. Apply to E. J. NORRIS. BK H? ?<:?.. Card Concerning the Election Cotton Weigher. To the Cotton Growers of Edgefield County: If it is contemplated by the cotton growers^of this county to have public weigher, at Edgefield Court House or at any other point in the county where cotton is marketed, is necessary under the law that fifty or more qualified electors who are growers of cotton and who reside within five miles of any place which there may'be a cotton market tc petition the County Commission ers to elect sai? cotton weigher. '? The former act under which^the petition was filed for the election a cotton weigher, at Edgefield Court House having been repealed but reinstated by the last legislature it now becomes necessary to file new petitition for the election of cotton weigher ,?t Edgefield Cour House, as well as at any other point in the county. We have deemed it our duty give this public notice. |T. H. Rainsford, Senator; M. P. Wells, 1 S. McG., Simkins, Members of the House. Notice to Creditors. Ip The District Court Of The Uni ted States, For The District Of South Carolina. " In the matter of H. M. SELF and W. T. SELF, individually andi as co-partners trad ing as Self Brothers, Bankrupt To the creditors of H. M. Self and W. T. Self, individually and as co-partners trading as Self Brothers of Plum Branch, in the County of Edgefield, and district aforesaid bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of June, 1909, the said H. M. Self and W. T. Self, individ ually and as co-partners trading as Self Brothers, were, duly adjudicat ed bankrupt, and that the first meet ing of creditors will be held in the office of J. Wm. Thurmond, Attor ney at Law, at Edgefield. S. C., on the 5th day of July, 1909, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at which lime and/ place the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, ap point a trustee, examine the bank rupt, consider a proposed sale of the assets of said bankrupt and transact such other business as may:properly come before said meeting. JNO.J.EARLE, , Referee in Bankruptcy. Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. I take this -means of notifying myfriends 'and the public that I keep a large supply of fresh Cotton ton Seed Meal and Hulls constantly on hand and can fill their orders at reasonable prices. Warehouse near site of old1 depot. Your, patronage solicited. A. M. Timmerman. For Sale Real Estate No. 101. One of the Best Hotels in any country Town in the South, 14 Rooms and all appurtenances, already furnished, well established, well equipped, well patronized. Situated near the business part of the Town of Edgefield, S. C. This Hotel is known and patronized by the T. P. A.8 from all over the country. No. 102. A comfortable Cottage) on Buncombev Street, in Edgefield, s.e. No. 103. A Cozy. Cottage near the | business part of the Town in Edge field, S. C. No. 104. Residence on Jeter Stree? in Edgefield, S. C. No. 105. 00-acre Farm between Edgefield and Trenton S. C. No. 106. 200-acre Farm about 10 railes^outh of Edgefield, S. C. No. 107. The Capt. Lewis Jones place-70 acres' beautifully located in town of "Edgefield. Purchaser could sell almost enough town lots to pay for the place. 2 4-room dwellings. No. 108. Good Farm, 205 acres on road between Edgefield and Parksville, 4 miles from latter place 100 acres of timbered lar?d, well watered, two good tenant houses. No. 108, Good farm on Parksville road six miles west of Edgefield con taining 77 aores. Good three room house, good water and good pasture, very desirable place. For Rent, Two Cottages in Edgefield. . If you have any Real Estate, Houses, Lands for Sale ot to Buy, or any business in Real Estate I beg to offer my services in giving same prompt attention. Let me know of your Wants and Don't Wants. E. J. Norris, Insurance and Real Estate Agent Splendid Showing Made by Local Building and Loan Association. ^ That Edgefield's growth during the past decade is largely due to the Edgefield Building and Loan Association, is shown by the fol lowing report made by the treas urer at the recent annual meeting: To the share-holders of the-Edge field Building and Loan Associa tion, This being the tenth anniversary of the organization of your associa tion I deemed it an opportune time to review briefly some of the things the association has done during these years. I trust some of the facts thus set forth will prove interesting to you. The association has loaned to its share-holders during this time the sum of $54,547.00; of this sum. ?49,350.00 went into the erection of forty-seven new dwellings and busi ness houses; the balance, of course, was loaned to the share-holders or? the security of their stock. During this period we have paid back to our share-holders in ma tured stock $19,900.00-we have earned in net protfits after paying taxes, expenses and interest on bor rowed money, the sum of $7,849.68, ?4,143.35 having been paid out to 3'our share-holders and ?3,706.43 being still held to their credit. While your association is small, and the field of its activity is limit ed, still, I think the fact that you have built homes for almost half a hundred families, and added at least ?50,009.00 to the taxable val ues of the to'wn is cause for con gratulation. Any review of the work of this association for the past ten years would be incomplete without men tion of the fact that your president, vice-president, secretary and board of directors have each served you faithfully and zealously during the whole of that time without any re muneration whatever, (your treas urer being the only salaried officer) and to their wise and prudent man agement and direction is due what ever success your association has had. J. H. ALLEN. Treasurer. Let us supply you with garden seed. We sell both Buist's and Fer ry's seed. Either will give perfect satisfaction. ^ B. Timonm8. "Lightning" ice cream freezers at reasonable prices. May & Prescott. Women Who Are Envied. Those attractive women who are lovely in face, form and temper are the envy of many, who might be like them. A weak, sickly woman will be nervous and irritable. Constipa tion or kidney poisons show in pim ples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched complexion. For all such, Electric Bitters work wonders They regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the blood; give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely complexion. Many charming women owe their health and beauty to them. 50c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn <fc Son drug stores. Have yoii ever tried our "Blue Ribbon" bedsprings? A trial will, satisfy you that there is nothing superior. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Now that spring is here why not take up the worn out matting and cover your floor with new attractive matting. Call and let us show you our beautiful assortment. Ramsey & Jones. A Card: Having sold The Edgefield News, I will resume the active practice of law. I will, also, loan money on im proved farm and town property. Wm. P. Calhoun, Edgefield, S. C. Trouble Makers Ousted. When a sufferer from stomach trouble takes Dr. King's New Life pills he's mighty glad to see his dyspepsia and indigestion fly, but more he's tickled over his new, fine appetite, strong nerves healthy .vigor, all because stomach, liver and kidneys now work right 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son. A Thrilling Rescue. How Bert R Lean, of Cheny, Wash., was saved from a frightful death is a story to thrill the world. ,'A hard cold," he writes, "brought on . a desperate lung trouble that baffled an expert doctor here. Then I paid ?10 to ?15 a visit to a lung specialist in Spokane, who did not help me. Then I went to California, but without benefit. At last I used Dr. King's New Discovery, which completely cured me and now I ara as well as ever. For lung trouble, bronchitis, coughs and colds, asth ma, croup and whooping cough its supreme. 50c and ?1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by W E Lynch & Co., Penn and Holstein, successor t J G L Penn & Son drug stores. Our Chocolate Soda is made with Huyler's Chocolate, the same as is used at the fountains of their fifty retail stores and known' the world over for its dc liciousness of flavor. Try it. Wi E. Lvnch & Co. Quality counts in coffee as in everything else. Try our Golden Rio coffee, and be convinced. W. E. Lvnch & Co. Easter millinery. Better choose your hat early. A beautiful display of the very newest New York and Paris styles are now ready at Rubinstein's Millinery Department Fof Sale: I will sell cheap a Washington pr?ss in good condi tion, roller stand and rollers. Wm. P. Calhoun. This is the season to give your chickens a tonic. We can supply you with Pratt's Poultry Food and Stock Powders. Nothing better. B. Timmons. Cheaper Mineral Water. We have a large supply of Glenn Springs, and Harris lethia water. We sell the Glenn Springs water at 61.75 for five gallons and the Har ris Lithia water at $1.50. Penn & Holstein. Our stock of undertaker's supplies is always complete. Can supply cheap and medium price coffins or metalic cases. Our hearse responds promptly to all calls, night or day. Edgefield Mercantile Co. When in need of a buggy try a Chase or Moyer buggy. As tp the lasting and easy riding qualities of the Moyer buggies ask T. G. Talbert B L. JoneSjA. A. Edmunds,Dr. J. N. Crafton, W. H. Powell, W. R. Swearengen, M. C. Parker or J. M. Cobb. Edgfield Mercantile Company. 300 pairs Child's, Misses', Boys low shoes at cost. CASH ONLY. Jas. J?. Ha You cannot be too careful about the quality of canned goods you buy. Try our Nabob brand of corn and peas, and be convinced of their superior quality and excellence. W. E. Lynch .& Co. ? Carriage paints, harness oil and dressing. Ramsey & Jones. FARMS FOR SALE OR RENT TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIV ted, 3 frame Dwellings, good water on j stations. Fine neighborhood. SIX HUNDRED (600) ACRES 4 horse on public road, good neighbors, 9 miles j Both places offered on five years/ ti; JAMES FRANK & SON, MONEY 1 $100,000.00 to lend on Improved : Interest payable annually." We. an lay. "When writing give number ol tea-Kind of buildings and amount JAMES FRANK & SON, Summer Prie Rives Owing to the fact thai a little broken we have up sales in some depart is too late. All Misses Tan 0 cent off. Ladies Tan and Pumps at cost. Men and Boys $U One lot to close ont One big lot of good slippers and oxford Save money and 1m and Rugs at cost_ Ladies colored tail* Mendal Bros. Linen Tailored Boys 50c Stra Big assortment Envelo Children Har Ladies Pure Linen Hemst Men's Pure Linen Hemsti In our milUnery depi the novelties of the sei fering special values t ..Full supply of mineral' water always on hand. Glenn Springs water 81.75 for 5 gallons and Har ris Lithia water 81.50 for 5 gallons. Pern is Holstein. Large assortment of window shades. Ramsey & Jones. The newest and best thing on the market in the form of a shaving brush is the Rubberset brush. Try one. Bristles cannot be pulled out. Penn <fe Holstein. Do you ??have yourself? Then, you can't afford to be without one of those Rubberset brushes that Messrs Penn and Holstein sell. They are the newest and best brushes on the market. Williams celebrated shaving soap in sticks' for only 10 cents at Penn & Holstin's. For Sale: One 12-horse power engine and a 15-horse power boiler for 8150. * E. J. Norris. 100 sets of buggy harness soon to arrive. Full assortment of car riage and wagon harness. We buy in large quantities ?hd our patrons get the benefit of the advantages thus gained. ' - Ramsey & Jones, t Large stock of handsome iron and enameled beds to select from, with springs to fit. Edsrefield Mercantile CJ New arrivals twice each week in millinery and all the late . novelties of th*e season can be found incur millinery department. Rives Bros. We Have on Hand 75 or ?00 thousand feet of 1st class heart lum ber to sell in bulk. 1 in Boarsd, Weather Boarding, Flooring, and Ceiling-Lumbar nicely stacked and covered. Parties desiring can write the undersigned. W. A. STROM, . Pleasant Lane, S. C. Watch and Jewelry Repairing Eyeglasses Fitted AH Work Guaranteed GEO. F. MI MS, / Edgefield, S. C. IN EDGEFIELD COUNTS. E (245) Acres, 4 horse farm cultiva ?ublic road, 2J miles from two railroad farm cleared, 3 dwellings, good water from station. me with reasonable cash payment Augusta, Ga. O LOAN farms-Terms of Loans 5 years ; Headquarters-therefore, no de E acres-number of acres cultiva wanted. , Augusta, Ga. es Prevail At Bros. t some of the stocks are started some cleaning ments before the season xf ords at 25 per Patent Leather ?Oai?d $1.75 Shoes at 99c styles in children's s at 1-2 price. y your Art Squares Dred wash suits cost. Shirt-waists at 25 per cent off. w Hats for 25c. pes at closing out prices, idkerchiefs 2?. itched Handkerchiefs at 5c. tched Handkerchiefs at 10c. irtment you will find al 1 ison. In this we are of hat will interest you.