Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Lieut. General James Long street. Raise high your monumental fame Shout loud through ages hoary, Give echo to the song that swells, Of Edgefield's boasted glory. Among the first men whose name should he mentioned as adding to the fame of Edgefield and magni fying her glory is that of James Longstreet, who occupied a position ? second only to Lee in the command ?.T the Confederate forces during our war between the States. About eight or ten miles from Edgefield Court House on Horn's -creek, near the junction of Horn aud Cedar creeks, there stood as lue as isl7, an old mill called Longstreet's mill. A little lower down and to the south-west, is a small stream flowing into the Sa vannah liver about eight miles irom Augusta^ near what now tee line between Aiken and Edgefield, called Force's creek. A few hun dred yards north of the north prong of the stream, about four miles east ( f the Savannah river, is what is known as the ''Dent Place." On this place, on the Stn of January 1S21, the subject of this sketch was born. No house now stands to mark the spot, lt is a rough, rug ged spot calculated to bring ont the strongest, best, natural impulses of a man. Longstreet graduated at West Point in ISi-J. He served with dis ;inction in tire Mexican War, par ticipating in the battles of dei Rey aud the assault on Chapnltapec, where he \va? Severely wounded. After serving for some time in Tex as, Longstreet was appointed Pay Master in the United States Army July 185S. He .held this position until the breaking out of the war between the States, then his heart being with his beloved South he re signed his commission and joined the Confederates, June 1st 1S61. Longstreet was appointed to the command of the fourth brigade of .^ihu. Beauregard's lat corps, near X'entersville, and was present at Manassas July 21st. Durirg the early part of 1862, he was made Major General, and earned great celebrity under General Lei, in the -campaigns against Generals Pope, MoClellan, ano Burnside. After the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862, Longstreet was given command of a corps, with the rank of Lieutenant General. With this force he took an ac tive part in the battle of Chancel lorsville and Gettysburg. Pr. Mc Cracken of-the University of New York, speaking of him in this con nection says: "The gallantry and skillful generalship he displayed on all occasions caused him to be re garded as one of the leading gen erals in thc 'Confederate army." In the battle of the Wilderness, May 5th and 'Oth. 1864 General Longstreet was dangerously wound ed, occasioning his retirement for some months from, active service. It may not be amiss to mention here that Longstreet's most trusted Scout was an Edgefield man Charles M. Gray, Jr., better known among us as "Scout Gray." While we keep green in the memories of our children, the deeds of our hero ic generals, it no less behooves ns to honor the names of the men in the ranks. After the fall of Richmond, Longstreet surrendered and lived in comparative retirement until 1S'39 when he was appointed collector of Customs in New Orleans. Later he was made Minister to Turkey, and United States Marshal for Georgia. In 1S97 he was appointed U. S. Commissioner of the Pacific rail .roads and made his home in Michi gan. "Longstreet in his younger days, possessed a figure remarkable for manly beauty, which in maturer years, though much expanded, was ?till Commanding and graceful, and his person was further rendered agreeable by a social and genial manner. To his superior physical ?qualities was added mental ability of considerable scope." I forgot to mention, in speaking of Longstreet's Mexican campaign that be won many laurels for him self on*General Garland's staff, an il at the sloso of the war received from the Government as a reward of merit, the brevet rank of Major. Agatha A. Woodson. When to Sow Crimson Clover. Will some one give me some in formation as to the proper time to sow crimsou clover?" The time to sow v iii vary with the location. In Tennessee, where our inquiry comes from, it may be sowed earlier th in in the lower half of the Cotton Heh We have had reports of good re sults from sowing the crimson clo ver wi h co' 'peas in June, in Ten nessee; but probably better results, taking one year with another, will come from sowing crimson clover from September 1 to September IS, in the Northern half of the Cot ton Belt or in Tennessee. A little earlier or a little later may be all | right whoa conditions are favora ble. In the lower half of the Cot . tori Belt it may be sowed as late as October 15. We know that it is sowed oven later, and many .timcA with success. It is sowed as early as August 15, and all through Sep tember in that part of the South, i but there are serious objections to sowing either too early or too lalo. The greatest objection to crimson clover and the greatest ob- j stacie to its more extensive growth is tho uncertainty of getting a sta?d, owing to our usually dry falls. If sowed too early and there is moist ure enough to bring it np, there is still groat danger of its being killed by the hot, dry weather, especially in the southern half of the Cotton belt. If it is sowed too late, or if* the weather is so dry that it does not make sufficient growth of root bofoTc bard freeziug weather comes, <. may be killed by tho winter oo?-d; '.hi:-, more especially appiies to tho northern half of the Cotton Bell, but is likely to occur anywhere. With these difficulties overcome and the inoculation of the soil, crim son clover may be grown anywhere in the Southern States. Watermelons. That's right! When yon got through eating a melon, throw the rind between the store, iu tho batik yard, or under the house, and let it sour and rut! Mosquitoes like such. Lot's get np a few good old lime cases ot typhoid fever. And remem ber. It does not make any differ ence about \our neighbor since you do not smell it. Let's try and be as cleanly as some domestic animals. There are only two things to do with rinds, viz: bury them deep, or send beyond the town limits. Even the latter is not a safe proposition. Its almost amusing to *ee people weeping over their departed ones when you know they were killed by criminal carelessness. If you see the other fellow playing any such dirty tricks, report him to the town au thorities. Public Sentiment. The Teacher's Creed. I believe in boys and girls, the men and women of a great to-mor row; that whatsoever the boy sow eth, the man shall reap. I believe in the curse of ignorance, in the efficacy of schools, in the dignity of teaching, and in the divine joy of serving another. I believe in wis dom as revealed in human lives, as well as in the pages of a printed bo.ok-in the lessons taught, not so ranchby precept as by example; in ability to \ ork with the hands as well as lo think with the head: and in everything that makes life large and lovely, i believe in beauty in the Behool room, in tho home, in daily life, and tho out-of-doors. I believe in laughter, i:i love, and in all ideals and distant hopes that lure ns on I believe that every day we receive a just reward for all we are and all we do. I believe in the present and its opportunities, in the future and in its promises, and ;n the divine joy of living. Amen. Edwin Osgood Grover. A young wife was troubled by her husband, who insisted upon coming home intoxicated in the wee small hours of the morning. One night she sat up and waited for him to make his shameful appearance. He appeared after a short while and entered the bed room carrying his shoes. His wife threw a shawl over her head and, in her deepest tones, said: "1 am Satan, I am Sa tan." The husband looked ber over carefully and, holding out his hand, said: "Shake, old boy! I married your sister."-From Norman E. Mack's National Monthly. Throw Out The Lins. Give the Kidneys Help and Many People Will be Hap pier. "Throw ont the life line.'' Weak kidneys'need help. They're often overworked-don't get the poison filtered out cf the blood. Will you help them? Doan's kidney pills have brought benefit to thousands of kidney sufferers. Read this ca<o: F F Mosely, farmer, .leter street, Edgefield, S. C., says: 'T was troubled for some time with a swelling in my feet and ankles, which the doctor said was caused from my kidneys. I began taking Doan's kidney pills and soon the swelling disappeared. I have re ceived great relief through the use of this remedy and would not know what value to put on it if I had to name it in dollars." For ?ale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name-Doan's and take no other. General Insul I beg to annouuce to m) generally that I have re-e business, and am in a posi intrusted to me with a dut the confidence placed in n I also represent one of t dent Health companies, share of your business ai past kindnesses shown me, C. A. ( Rear of N. G. Evans, Esq "People come mile real 1 New Orlean heard so much of peculiar goodness, it to them-place everybody, no matt ?The result was Now the most j c^Jled-for brand Many imitators h?J the stT?ne, butf^ Luzianne you i ceived by the " ju ment of ita imitato SOLD EVE Hie Reily-Taylor Co., il H ,?! Wood ai I have opened a wood 3 deliver wood any size orl at reasonable prices. G coal. Will move my saw cut or more cords are offered I also run a public dr phone is No. 32. J. R. TO Misses and children's Gingham and percale dressjs at one half price. Hives Uros. I am closing out my line of la dies shirt waists. The regular price is $1.98. Now 81.10. J. W. Peak. The American lady Corset in styles to lit all ligures, for sale by Riv< s Bros. Mens, Ladies, Childrens, Oxfords just received, at Dunovant & Co. A beautiful lot of lue Organdi which we a?wf/s sell at 10c, for Tc. J. W. Peak. Rub-My-Tisin will cure you. We are still selling the celebrated. Studebaker wagon. The best yet, Wilson ?fc Cantelou. The best makes in children's and ladies oxfords direct from the mnn ufacturers to bc found io the city at Rives Bros. Full supply of baseball goods at B. Timmins 'ance Agency 7 friends and thc public ntered thc fire insurance tion to place any business ; and proper regard for ie by my patrons, he leading Life and Acci Respcctfully soliciting a nd with appreciation ot ; f am, truly yours, kiffin, mm MEW/ORLEANS ago reasoned: I s to get a taste of s Coffee*-they've its.remarkable and Why not send it within reach of er at what distance?*1 )opular, the most on the market. 9 r? once- come upon W you once know wiD never be de si as good" argu rs, IRY WHERE New OnW U. S. A. i ? ?lill i Eid Coal. /ard and amjirepared to ength anyw?re in town also fill*ordera for nu wood where lots of four at one place. ay. Ring me up. My HPKINS FOR SALE-Two (2) fine cows. J. R. Strother. Splendid opportunity to invest in comfortable summer foot wear, at D uno vant & Co. If yon want anice carriage, call and soo our linc. Wilson tfc Cantelon. 10 doz. of ladies $1.00 Sailors to close ont at 4?c. Ruhenstein. All goods in our Millinery de partment will go now at less than cost. Rives Bros. 10 pieces of 25c Voils in all best shades at 15c Runenstein. We re-cover all kinds of umbrel las. Also make buttons, send us che goods and state size wanted. F. G. MERTINS. Stetson hats and other fine fine makes $2.50 np. Also straw hats to close out cheap. Write F. G. n rr "vs. A . " '" . Expect Whal YoiuPay For li's Limo It'? < emeilt It's Brick lt'-' Patent Plaster lt's Gasoline Oil It's Kerosene It's Maehii >i; It's Auto Oil li's Motor Oil lt's Lu in lier It's S h ingles lt's ?. S. Hulls k's C. S. .Meal AND THEN I WILL EXPECT TO BUY YOUR COTTON SEED. ALSO HAVE THE ARTICLES FOR YOU AS EVER. E. S. JOHNSON. m? IN PERFECT Ton owe it to yourself, your family end your work to keep in the best possible con dition. If you have strong, ready muscles ?-rich, heathy blood and a clear brain, you can do more and better work and really Jive, and enjoy living and be a blessing to those yon love. Much of the eternal grouch and many of the aches and pains you see every day are caused directly by a lazy, torpid, over worked liver, and all of that may be abso lutely cured by E. L. T. (Richardson's Laxative Tonic). One fifty-cent or dollar bottle of this magnificent tonic will prove to you that it is the finest laxative and the quickest strength building tonic ever of fered sick, suffering humanity. Get a bot tle from your druggist today, and keep it always in thc family medicine chest ready to put the Liver right in one night or cure malaria, constipation, or bilious fevers in the shortest possible time. If not on sole in your town, write R. L. T. Co., Ander son, S. C. A Perfect Tonic THE BEST LIVER MEDICINE 50c & $1.00 per Bottle. AD Drag Stores. I Light Sa wv Lathe and Shin gie Mills, Engines, Boilers. Supplies and repairs, Porta ble , Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, File*. Belts and Tines. WOOD SA Wt and SPLITTERS. Gins and Press Repairs. Try L031BAR?, AUGUSTA. GA. !~jusT PUBLISHED Webster's NEW INTERNATIONAL Dictionary, jj (G. ?? C. r>!erriam Co., Springfield, Mau.) ! snrpusei the old International ai much ai that [ beck exceeded its predecessor. Ca the old ] ?curdati?n a sew superstructure has been built. ' , The reconstruction has been carried on through mary years by aiarge force of trained workers, ? ender tho supervision of Dr. W. T. Harris, ? former United Slates Commissioner of Educa-1 lien, and reenforced by many eminent special ists. The definitions have been rearranged and ' amplified. The number of terms defined has j been more than dosoled. Tho etymology, synonyms, pronunciation, haye received un 1 sparing scholarly labor. The language of j Englich literature for over seven centuries, thc ' terminology of tl : arts and sciences, and the ; every-da7 speech of street, shop, and housc ho!J, arc presented with felines; and clearness. !.; siic cf vocabulary, in ricssej? cf gene/a?j icforxatioa, and in convenience of consulta tion, the book sets a pew mark ia lexicography. 400,000 words and phrases. - 60G0 illustrations. 2700 pages. Wm? U tie poWidwrj for Sp?cLaea Pia?. 1 1. INSURANCE Go to see Marling & Byrd Before insuring elsewhere. We represent the best old line com panies. Marling & Byrd At the Farmers P>:mk. Edjre?old Make your porches comfortable during the summer by using the celebrated Vu dor Porch Shades. We carry a large s' *ply. Edgefield Mercantile Company "Non?" Back of your lens should be Ansco Film, It takes a quicker, clearer impression, makes a finer negative and more artistic pictures. Have you seen the super ior Ansco Cameras that open horizontally-the way you want to take nine tenths of your pictures? All sizes and all prices here. .?"GEO. F. Snits, BdgefieW, S. C Kr. A. 7 i /L'T J?. will dc ycrr ?r.i?tirg J .A beautiful lot of 7?C lace cur s??'iH for 4*.)e. J. W. Iv rik. The best assortment and lit in men's and buys' shirts. Can be found ai Rives Bros. Ladies' writing desks in mahoga ny, birdseye maple, weathered oak in mis.-ion effect. Oj?en and roller top office desks and office chairs. Romsey & Jones. I will stand my pedigreed jack af my home for the spring season. Weight 1,145 pounds. Julian R. Strother. Fee *l?i Georgia Cane Syrup, i"r;-si] from the South Georgia farms, at B. Tim mons. Large stock of wagon and buggy harness, also parts of harness. See .ur saddles, bridles and blankets >efore buying. Ramsey ?fe Jones. .?i * We have now iii stock a line of .ut glass and ch ina wa re suitable for vedding presents. We invite your . ns pedi on. W. E. Lynch & Co. Brighten the intovior of your home by using Alabas ti ne on your, .vails. B. Timmons. Look at our buggies and harness* before buying, wo will save you money. Wilson & Cantclou. Come to us for onion sets, and '.nndreth's celebrated garden seeds . if all kinds. Tiley never fail to give satisfaction. B. Timmond? Keep ont the disease-spreading mosquitoes and ilies by getting your windows and doors with wire screens. It will not cost you much. Get our prices. Stewart & Kernaghan. Have your windows and doors fitted with wire screens and doors for the summer. We have all sizes. Stewart & Kernaghan. A large shipment of dynamite just received. Stewart & Kernaghan. Fresh shipim nt of Russell's can dies by expr.-ss. B. Timmons.