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Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
Scene At A Funeral.

Tho funeral of Mrs. Philip Bissinger, who drowned herself and her three children, took place at Reading, Pa. The remains were followed to the grave by thirty carriages and by 1000 people on foot. There was great excitement and indignation over the circum stances of the death of these four unfortunates. Of late there has been great unhappiness in the family of Bissinger, who is saloon keeper, owing to his treatment of his mother and wife. It is believed that he has brought another woman into the house several times lately.
 One day he ordered; his wife out of his sight, and said he would give her $2, GOO to never return.% The next morn ing, she drove. out to. point on the canal, two and half miles away, loaded a basket with stones, the children help ing her. tied the basket to her waist, took one child. under each arm, and clasped the third to her breast, and then sprang into the canal. Allwere drowned.
 When the facts became known so great was the indignation among the people at large that detachment of police was kept guarding the house of Bissinger until after the funeral, .-, It is stated that in the crowd. in attendance not less than fifty men, and even some women, were armed with pistols for the avowed pur- pose of shooting s, ,Bissinger. He was guarded by the policeaA the, way to the grave and back, and as a further protec- tion, the coffin containing the little boy's body was placed in the carriage with him. When the bodies had been lower ed into the. graves part of the crowd hooted at Bissinger,- and number of women tried to get at him. One shot was fired at him, without effect. He was then instantly hustled into his carriage and driven off. Another shot was fired at him while passing the gate, and is supposed to have struck him, as he was carried from the carriage into the house.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
Important to Travellers.

Persons visiting New York or leaving by the cars from Grand Central Depot, will lsave an- gage expressage by stopping at Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand AOentral Depot. z Over $50 elegantly furnished rooms and fitted up at 8 cost of $500, 900. European plan. Guests can live more luxuriously for less money at the Grand Union than at any other frst-class house in New York. Stages and street cars pass the doors for all parts of the city. See that the hotel you enter is the Grand Union Hotel ~
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
Bum Bum.

A correspondent in an English paper tells the following:
 Some twenty or thirty years ago the inhabitants of parish in the Northum- berland district engaged singing mas- ter to teach the church singers some new tunes. He found his pupils not inapt, most of them being able to read music. But when the music came to be welded to 's immortal verse;" certain old gentle man who sang bass were detected in sub stituting for the sacred words the mo- notonous syllables, ''boom boom." One of them, on being reconstructed with, thus replied: Yer ways may a be vera weel, but they dunnut suit me. A always dud sing bum bum an a' always will sing bum bum."
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
He Told the Story.

A singular case was recently brought to light in Baltimore. A physician was using camel 's-hair brush in cleansing child's throat, when it slipped from the handle, and lodged in her windpipe, suffoeating her in 8 few moments. The physician, in making out the certificate, gave searletsfever as the cause of death. giving as his excuse for so doing that as the child was suffering from that disease atathe time he did not think it necessaI y to mention the accident. This can cer- tairi1y be called case of fragrant moral coyardiee, if nothing worse.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

Send for free specimen copy of the splendid mammoth double -sheet San Francisco WEEKLY CHRONICLE, an able, spicy and fearless paper. It always contains complete and re- liable market, mining and stock reports; also a valuable agricultural department specially pre- pared by an experienced editor. Full of valu. able information of the Pacific coast. It ie only $500 a year, and twenty cents additional for postage, in advance. - Com.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

A gentleman in the eastern part of the State, who was about having his leg amputated on account of it's being bent at right angles and stiff at the knee, heard of Joh'ason'S Anodyne Lininnent. After using it 8 short time his leg became straight and is now as serviceable as the other.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

"Time tries all things" and has proven that Wistdr's Balsdm of Wild Cherry is the remedy par excellence for the cure of coughs, colds, oroup, whooping cough, bron- chitis, asthma, phthisic, sore throat, influenza, and "last, not least" consumption. Fifty cents and one dollar 8 bottle, large bottles much the cheaper.-Oonl.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
Mrssns. oRAppooK < %.

1O32 Race Street. Philadelphia. Pal:
 entlemen-Please send twelve bottles of cdnHabis Iica one each of Pills and Ointment for friend of mine who not expected to live and your medicines cured of Consumption some three years ago, want him to try them. gained fifteen pounds while taking the first three botles and know it is just the thing for him. Respectfully.
 -y- --- J. V. HULL. LAwRENCEBURa. Andersen Co. Ky., Feb. To, 1878
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

A great many people have asked us of late, "How do you keep your horse looking so sleek and glossy2 We tell them it's the easiest thing in the world give Sheridan 8 Caualry Condition Poaoders two or three times & week.-Com.i -. .. ~- -. =zt
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

When the farmers wife has large washing to do, she can save half her time and labor by using Dobbins' Electric Soap (made by Cragin & Co.,, Phila. One pound of it is equal to three of any other Try it. .., ..,.... .a.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

heads against e9. .4ss last year. The rnolasses crop is estimated at II, 516.82S gallons. ..The Kansas Central and Black Hills narrow gauge railroad company, with 8 capital of $1Oo,oO0 has been organized in Omaha. G4i
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
FARM GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
A Dariy Farm.

A Delhi (N. Y.) correspondent says: My farm contains 270 acres, devoted principally to dairying. A year ago last winter I wintered forty COWS, milked thirty-eight of ages ranging from two to twelve years, one of which proving worthless was dried off early for beef.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03

Longfellow's strides in a race are about twenty-six feet.
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
GEO. P. HOWELL & Co.

IMPORTANT TO CONSERVATIVES.
 gentleman having been fortunate as to cure his of Consumption in its worst stages after being given die by the most celebrated physicians, de- sres make the (which proves successful in every easel to those afflicted with Asthma Bronchi tis Coughs Colds, Consumption and all affections ot the Throat Lungs and will send the Recipe, free of charge all who desire it. If they will forward their
Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
Wisconsin Central Railroad Lands.

Excellent Farms at low prices and easy terms. Sure Crops-Goed water-Healthy Olimate-No Grass hoppers = No severe winds = No malarious diseases Before going elsewhere send postal card asking for pamphlets maps, etc., to
 OHAS. L. COLBY, Land Commissioner,
 Wis. Gen. R. R. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. r,--,.. r,..I =. -, ,G r..S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

In the city of Columbia, S. c..
where, under the government of car
pet-baggers and the;- allies, the peo'
pie have been plundered beyond en-
durance, movement for reform has
been commenced, the most encourag-
ing feature of which is that it was
set on foot by colored citizens hereto.
fore completely under the influence
of the white rascals who have made
public robbery their regular occupa-
ticn. We learn from the Charleston
Express that it was tie colored men
in Columbia who first came forward
and offered to cooperate with the
whites in a united effort for good gov
.ernment. In many parts Of the
South where the negro element pre-
dominates, the most intelligent of the
colored men, disgusted with the vii.
lainies which have been perpetrated
by the carpet-baggers and their con-
federates, have joined hands with the
Conservatives, in the hope of thereby
ending the rule of thievery which has
so long prevailed there. In this sig-
nifcant faed5 ae=see-oneyof.them most
encouraging signs of the times.-N
Y. Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
Labor i'm Georgia.

The Georgia State Agricultural
Department publishes the following
with reference toithe labor question
in that State, as gathered from re-
plies to questions sent out:
Question:. What is the average
price paid men as laborels on the
farm ?
Ans. $40 per month and board.
Ques. What is the average price
paid women as laborers on the ,farp :
Ans. $3.50 per month and board.
Cues. What per cent. of ablebodied
negro women labor the farm?
3 Ans. % per cent.
Cues. Are they willing to cook
and do house work?
Ans. 81 per cent. Of the cores
pondents say (" no." 80 per cent,
yes"
Ques. What part of the crop is
generally given as pay for labor 2
Ans. So per cent, say l-3;; AZ per
cent, J; u per cent, of the corn
an1 / of tie cotton; and Sper cent,
say !. ss
CUES. When land is rented for part
of the crop, what is generally re-
quired2 Z.
Ans. 20 per cent. report l-s; .72
per cent, say l-3 of the corn and }
Of the. cotton; and s. per cent. ! Of
I all. ~, ~
Ques. When land is rented for cot
ton, how much is generally required?
Ans, 75 percent, say I, or 2 bales
to the plough 10 per cent. less than
this, and s per cent. more.
Ques. When land is rented for
money, what is paid per acre?
Ans. So.
Cues. Is labor more, or less, eff
cient this year than last s HBSEtS
Ans. 46 per cent, say "more" a
per cent. report it equally SO, and 10
per cent. less.
Ques. What per cent. of labor is
hired for wages?
Ans. 2644 per cent.
Ques. What per cent. of farm Ia
boris hired for part Of the crop?
Ans. 1885 per cent.
Ques. What per cent. of farm Ia
borers rent land?
Ans. 25 per cent.
Ques. What per cent. of renters
can farm without financial assistance? ?
Ans. 1l.25.
Cues. Which has proved most
profitable, hiring for wages, cropping
or renting?
Ans. 52,per cent. say wages, a
per cent. say cropping, and "a per
cent. say renting.
The average per cent. profit made
by farming is reported at 3.ll per
cent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
A Model Letter,

As matter Of curiosity. weipub-
lish the following letter fromSa color
ed trooper to his inamorata lite'atiiz177, e
punctuatim, ct spellatp1 y 4s
EAUausF 1.-the 1875. =
Dear Miss Ealsy Bonner | has
place my self Down to Let you know
that I remain as ever your respect-
fully Joseph Low all do have made
as great move since Twas Down there
for / has got new home all to
geather to what had whence | was
Down th re and that is l have Left
my father and move. up to the house
for we could not2a gree with one an
other no Longer ana | has said as
much as I wish to say except one
point and that is this Mr.. Charlie
Low is there tell yet and expect to
stay tell Christmas if she can and
likewise he is. quite we'll at this time
as be could respect and Look well
as comley and ali SO made him ex-
ammine before got home and the
doctor said that the was not anything
tSse matter with: him but culled- his
Blood two much at wonce &c and
now my mother. has got over that
Riseon that was ospound her arm
and now l we'll fetch all the points Of
sickness and ,deease to close for the
is not any great complaint uphere no
WHARF at this tiHze as I nose off and
I hope that this Letter may fine the
same in Joyment Down there with
you all &c Nov Dear Kind Miss
Ealsy Bonner I will close the Book
of publish Languri and there forth |
exspect to bee down the first sunday
in september if Live and7ifI die
or sick can not but without that
will come &c. u We i
APPLYING COLUMBIA Co., GA. 1875.
Now Lord My Dear barloven kind
Miss Ealsy Bonner 1 hope that you
will do a short favor for me and that
is this please tell your father for me
that 1 am very much ablist to him
for his kind goodness and when l
come Down I will tell him my self
for its was great in its place show
anserthern &c Now Miss Ealsy /
will close for I do not care to write
in vaine Like 1 has don for the Com
munication that I have onpound my
heart and-mine at this time I will
come and fetch its my self and /
hope whence l come if you have any
thing that is interesting or pound
you hart and mine for me to hear
you will onfool to the best of your
understanding &c Now have said
nuff think SO good by Miss Sa-
vannah louisiana Georgia Miss Eal-
sy Bonner 8 s@' ~" q f'
Your comprehensibility
Mr.. JOSEPH Low av Home sc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

y wish that every cotton planter in
South Carolina had been in the buggy
with your correspondent and Mr.. j. NJ.
Crawford, of this place, this morning;
then would they too have seen the finest
acre o. cotton the world has ever produc-
ed. speak advisedly and guardedly for
fear Of exaggerating. 70 particularize !:
There are seven thousand plants within
the acre lot, from which lot Mr.. Crawford
will certainly obtain three bales of cotton
an average If half pound to the stalk.
This is moderate calculation. as he con-
fidently expected to get six Jales from
the one acre until the late drought injur-
ed the crop. The variety is known as the
"Cheatham Bunch" came from Georgia,
and the see st Mr.. c. 5000 per bushel.
counted IL -lety-two hollis as large as
guinea eggs upon one stalk, and the field
will average seventy-fv bolls to the stalk.
A section of stalk eighteen inches in
length, now upon exhibition at DIR. e. E.
Jackson's drug store, has twenty-five bolls
upon it and weighs twenty-five ounces.
There is prize Of $500 offered by the
agent for the sale of the seed for the. best
yield to the acre, and Mr. Crawford will
scertainly get it, as his crop cannot possi-
.bly be excelled-C5ltmbiG C0respon-
ae,.cs Of Charleston NewS d Courier
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

MONEY SAVED, MONEY MApE.-It is
no longer necessary to pay two and three
profits. Messrs. Furchgott, -Benedict.&
Co. beg to draw attention to their inn
mense closing out sale of $500, 900 worth
OF Dry Goods, Carpets, Furs, etc., which
takes place annually between January
1st, and February 18th, prior to purcha-
sing their Spring Stock, at 275 King ST.,
Charleston, s. c., 81 White Hall ST., At
lanta, Ga, and Bay ST., Jacksonville, Fla.
Samples sent on application. Remit per
Express or Post Office Order, or goods
will be sent G. o. D. All retail orders
over $40 will be sent from the Charleston
Branch FREQ of charge. JU 20 Inc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
Fron, thc Ne,c Yoyk CZ,pper.
WHAT TO TELL HER.
/" Go, little bird, and tell her
My love, my Alkaline, -

My love, my Alkaline,
That long and pray for our bridal day,
When she'll betruly mine,
"Teli her my dreams are all OF her,
And sbaN haapT be,
Only, alas! when the long days pass,
And her dear face see.
"Tell her, o littlo bird, I pray,
That to my love you tell
So prettily, as if from me
What you can say SO well.
81 But, Oh, charge you, on your life
Breathe not single word
TO her of what; in yon cool grot
The other night tyou heard.
When underneath the .linden-tree
above, I knew you were,)
I told Annette-when there we met
loved no one but her.
"I know such things are very wrong,
But I, what could I do?
Whoe'er in youth saw love and truth
I'll leave it now to you.
$50 go, my bird, and tell her
Now mind what you are at)
I love her. Oh, SO much, you know,
But not word of that" !. zesa
j. BIB.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

STEAM POWER PRINTING Pamphlets
of all kinds are cheaply and expeditions
ly printed by Walker, Evans & Cogs-
well, Charleston, S. O. Their presses
are in full blast on this class OF work,
but still their facilities are SO great that
there is always room for more work.
Proceedings of Meetings, Conventions,
College Commencements, Speeches, Brifs
&c, &c, are executed in tho best style
and with greatest dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

@- New Goods received almost week
ly at ALVIN HAET's. keep on hand a
good assortment of Domcstics, Fancy
Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Shoes, Hard
ware, ,Tin-ware, Crockery, Groceries, &c i,
&c. Also have large lot of splendid
upper Leather. will sell as low as the
lowest.
2m27 ALVIN HART.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

Alfred A. Clisby. Esq, Edgefeld's s
most energetic, enterprising and spirited
merchant was united On Thursday eve
ming of last week-in the bonds of matri-
nonv to Miss Fannie Glover of that piaee.
The Young lady is the oldest daughter Of
Arthur s. Gl6vsr. EEsql: ESQ., and confessedlly
one Of The most beautiful and accomplish
eli l,dies:of that section. The ceremony
was performed IN COLUMBIA, where
hid the netseaaI gratifesiiqn nsg.stjpg
tie deservedly haPey coaple GSd speed
on their ding to1r T. : the ;ssy gtsn. .ss, : :
1iiksp Li5tsl rs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
From the Coulumbia Register.
Dromsurn Nn4fnn

Having heard accounts of Mr.. Jas.
M Crawford's extraordinary cotton,
we went up to his place in the upper
part of the city Monday afte, noon to
see for ourselves. We found
measured acre, loaded down with
fruit, the limbs fattened and some
broken with the weight. There are
30 rows. 70 hills the row, and 2 stalks
to the hill, That will give 1000
stalks. It has been computed that
the stalks will average rs bolls eatl,
If this estimate holds good, Mr..
Crawford will havey525 900 bolls. Of
course, the number Of bolls is yet
undetermined. A close approxima-
ton to the number could be made by
counting the plants in q fewrows of
each quality of the cotton, and esti-
mating accordingly. The cotton is
as remarkable for the size of the bolls
as for their number. As an instance
Of number, we counted 35 heavy
bolls on section of Is inches Of
stalk, the whole height of stalk be-
ing 4 feet. As an evidence Of weight,
we witnessed the picking ont Of 76
bolls by Mr.. Crawford, and weighed
the cotton from them ourselves. The
weight was pound 4 ounces. Some
allowance ought to be made for slighC
dampness remaining from rain Of TIE
morning or day before, but there can
be no doubt, we think, that Is gooi
bolls Of this cotton will weigh one
pound throughout the picking season.
1t takes l2o bolls of ordinary cotton
to make pound.
The seed planted by Mr.. Crawford
is Of the "Cheatham Champion va
riety, grown and improved by Mr.. ].
T. Cheathham, of Bethany, Central
Railroad, Georgia. He is very much
interested in the crop. He has offer
el premium of $500 for the best
acre Of cotton grown from his seed.
There are, doubtless, other good
crops to comrete for it, but Mr..
Crawford, so far as heard from, is a
long ways ahead of them all. He
had already gathered, on Monday
evening, over 2,l00 pounds.
We shall keep our,readers informed
upon the results ofthis remarkable
crop as they are further developed.
1t teaches an instructive lesson, and
furnishes amost encouraging example.
CLOVER AND GRAss.-We advise
all who contemplate sowing clover
and grass to do SO this month, and, if
practicable, . to sow them by them
selves, and not with small grain.
Grass will require rich land, well
cleansed and thoroughly pulverized.
Clover may be started on compare
lively poor land, by sowing 800 lbs.
of acid phosphate and Is lbs. clover
seed to the acre. Rolling the seed in
plaster and top dressing, as soon as
the seed is sown, with stable manure,
will also insure a "'catch. We
should be glad to see all tie incredu-
Ious try a small experiment accord
ing to aboye Instructions. Clover and
orchard and tall meadow oat grass
may be sown together-l0 lbs. clover
seed, and one bushel each Of the
others. Clover and grass seeds must
be covered vey Agltly-it will not
do to plough them in, unless double
or treble the usual quantities of seed
be own.-Southerm Cultivator, for
September.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

LADIES and Misses Hosiery, English
Woven Hose, Corsets, paper Collars,
Toilet Soaps, working and dress Shirts,
neck Bows-at greatly reduced prices.
tf36 w. +. BRUNSON ( co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

. New and complete stock of Shoes in
Mems Brogans, Women's Balmorals, La
dies and Misses lace Caters, just re,
ceived and for sale at low figures, by
tf3G w. H. BRUNSON & co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

FULL lines of Domestics in brown and
bleached Shirtings and Sheetings, plain
and striped Osnaburgs, spool Cotton, ball
Thread and Pants Goods, at
f36 w. II. BRUNSON I& CO.'S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

FRESH arrivals in Sugar, Soap, Soda,
Starch, Potash, Candles, Smoking and
Chewing Tobacco Matches, Blacking,
&C.. &C., at -,
IF &c pc. w. III. BRUNSON & cos,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
Lunch! Lunch! Lunch. x

IUICH! LuHCH: LuHCH
Sardines, Salmon, Fresh Nfackerel,
Deviled Ham and Turkey, Sweet and
Soda Crackers, &c, always on hand at
G. L. PENN S SONS
tf2Sl Drug Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

GUN POWDER, Shot, Water proof Gun
Caps-fresh arrivals at
tf36 VIII. BRUNSoN & cos.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
-@-s-------- -
NoLICa.:

THHE undersigned. will make Final
n ;S,ttlea,stfses aasssa Estate of Caroline
+ league, in the Court of Probate, on
the Alth 0ctQberf 1915; iIas d., at.tha sstsae
time:Will apply f5r a Final Dischsrge
from her administration on. said Estate.
"a M! a AIiA0 ftNi, s4GnffX!,
.-rSept. ,k-iS75e ,sas-,-6t a., 49,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

A choice lot of Family and Toilet Soaps,
Starch, Blueing and other Sundries, at
tfI5 w. A. SANDERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
Soap.

DROWELI.S' pride of the Kitchen"
L SOAP-far superior to any other for
cleaning and scouring-for sale by
G.. l.. PENN
Mar. 30, If
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

G3- Now in Store, one Bbl. of pure
Cider Vinegar, at so cts. per gallon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
BACON & ADAMS,
Attorneys at Law,

WILL practice in the STATE and
w FEDERAL OURTS--and Will
continue neprosecutiono OF claims against
the United States, OF the following char
acter:
Isl. Claims for property taken by the
United States during or since the war:
I'd. Claims due Mail Contractors OF 1851
3rd. Claims for Pension and Bounty
Land. =
Claims for return Of Revenue Cotton
Tax should be filed and audited, as pay
ment of these clUtqlS as dWt question, Of
time. Cotton Bills showing amount OF
Tax paid is all thatisrequired at present.
q .ApplYto
/, e = BACON & ADAMS,
Edgefield e. H., S. G.
Sept %, tt 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
SarsaDarilla.

HUTTS, AYERS and DEM :
Il S..PARILLA--popular BIZ
fiers-for sale by
Mar. 80, tf15J G. L. PENN t,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30
Starch.

DURYEA'S Satin Gloss s.
~ the best in uSe-fOr sale b.
G.. L. PENN
Mar. 80, If
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

@ Gregory's Dyspeptic Mixture is a
certain cure. Give it trial. For sale by
If 2S G.. L. PENN d son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-09-30

Two THOUSAND poundsilhprcved Iron
Ties, for sale at market rates for cash by
If SO a.szo,s w. III. BRUNSoN &c co.