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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15
Dickens in a New Light.

Jenny June in a lie. ter to the Bal
timore American, remarking of the.
great author says: The recent pub
lication Of the intimate correspond
ence Of MI. Charles Dickens, and the
death of his wife, has revived the
floating talk and gossip in regard to
their unfortunate separation and
causes. OF course, the real truth is
no secret among the personal friends
ofthe great novelist and his family; bit
it has been kept from the public with
remarkable loyalty to the reputation
and memory. Of a popular author,
and even at the expense of a suffer
ing woman, who lived and endured,
but made no sign. The nearest to a
vindication Of the wife of twenty-five
years and mother of ten children
which her sister and daughter have
permitted themselves, is the publica
ton of her husbands letters before
any person had ever come between
them-before the shadow of his in
f~atuation for the woman who b'asted
her life had crossed her.
1t is only fair to admit that the
reticence was partly due to consider
alton for the partner in his wrong
doing, who was known to have strug,
gled for a long time against a mu-
tual sentiment, and had maintained,
except in this n instence, an TTFr
p~roachable character. The woman
was young, and q govern 'ss. She was
well provided for by Mr.. Dickens
will, and went abroad-to Rome
soon after his death, wearing deep
mourning, and carrying letters to
some of his American friends there.
who we're not informed until a con:
siderable time alterward Of her true
relations to the author of 'Pickwick'
and David Corper6eld.' 1t must
have been pretty hard for the wife,
in view of the facts, to submit to see
it stated in the public prints that her
'temper'swas the cause Of the separs.
ton, when in reality, if it was any
thing, it was too easy, too amiable,
and made less capable Of resistance
by delicate health. Charles Dickens
spoiled by the adulation Of his frienl>
and women, grew to believe that
genius such as his was omnipotent,
and amenable to no law, @hAAn
human. Much, Of course. is forgiven
to those who have done much Tor
their kind; but how much higher
and nobler his place would have been
had he been a true and strongzfn.
right straight through, instead OF {"
weak one, yielding like a boy to til,
sudden impulse OF %momentary pas
sion, and leaving the cruel resulta t.
blight the lives dearest 10 hin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15
A TOUGH WITNESS.

Prosecuting attorney: Mr.. Parks,
state, il you please, whether youalsve
known the defendant 10 follow any
profession f,
"Ele's been professor ever since
I've known him"
Professor OF what?'
"Of religion"
You don't understand me: Mr..
Parks. What does he do ?~
Generally what he pleases."
Tell the jury, Mr.. Parks, what
the defendant follows"
Gentlemen of the jury, the de-
PENDANT follows the crowd when they
go in to get drinks"
mr. Parks, this kind of prevari
cation will not do here. Now state
how the defendant supports him
SELF"
~ saw him last night sIlppolt
himself against a lamp post.
"May it please your honor, this
witness has shown a disposition to
tiiAe with the court"
Judge: "Mr. Parks, state if you
know anything about it, What the de-
PENDANTS occupation is"
Occupation, did you say
Counsel: Eyes, what is his occupa
ton ?"
If 1 amt mistaken, he occupies a
garrett somewhere in town>S
"That's all, MIR. Parks"
Cross-examined "Mr. Parks, Iun-
derstAnd you to say that u deien
dent il a professor of religion. Does
his practice correspond with his plo-
fession?
II never heard Of any correspond
ence or letters passing between
them"
"You said something p50Gslis pro-
pensity for drinking Doeshe drink
hard ?"
"No. l think he drinks as. easy as
any man 1 ever saw"
Zone more question, Mr.. PARKS.
You have known the defendant a long
time; what are his habits loose or
otherwise? {"
The n hes got on now, l think
is rather tight under The arms, and
too short wasted for the fashion
"You a take your seal, MIR.
Parks"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15
Those who have no bed should pre-

Those who have no bed should pre-
pare at once to plant one. No coun-
try garden is complete without one.
The Wilson Albany is the best vari-
ETY. for the South, whether for mark
ct or. family use. It's berries are
firm and ship well, and if allowed to
ripen thoroughly on the zines are
good enough for the king" Pre-
pare some cheap boxes, 8 < 10 inches
open at top and bottom, to protect
plants from frost. Provide also 8xlO
glass to cover them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15
gngsasln Apbsrtissr.
PoRTUNlT

He standeth knocking at the door,
80 LORD how long? How long?
Weeping, Thy patience I adore,
And vet the bars are strong;
Lord. draw them.for me, for my hand Is
weak,
The night is chill. Enter Thou till the
streak
OF ruddy morning flush the days young
cheekp
standeth knocking, knocking still
Sweet. pleading voice, l hear"
The mist is rolling fromthe hill,
The fourth slow watch is near;
Through the small lattice l behold His
face,
In the cold starlight full Of plying grace,
Yet-hov TO guess Him, in 50 mean a
place?
He standeth knocking, knocking loud !
Yes! for the timbers creak;
Eastward there lowers an angry cloud;
".5weet Saviour hear me speak;
On, bide not there to feel the drenehlng
raini
l bid Thee welcomes but, in grief and
pain,
Tell Thee, my strength against these bars
is vain.'
He standeth knocking, knocking oft
The day of grace wears on;
The Gliding Spirit whispers soft,
"Perchance He may be gone
While thou stilIlingerest." "Nor the bars
alone
Keep Thee out. Lord; against the door is
thrown
Sand bags of care and boarded gains and
stone"
He standeth knocking, knocking faint
"Blest SAVIOUR, leave me not;
But letme tell{Thee my complaint,
The misery Of my lot.
A III let me sweep the floor Thy feet lRps'
press,
Deck myself royalty for Thy caress,
Make myself worthy ere Thou stoop &c
blessl
~Ta
He standeth knocking, knocking still
"Lord, help me in my doubt,
Must 1 put forth this feeble will
To draw Thee from without?
Then help my weakness" Hear each
stern bar give,
The door flies backward; He but wins
pers "Live%
While on His patient breast | weeping
plead "Forgivep
~ H y - o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15

in spirits. This is exhibited with the
chicken. The brain appears to have
bee1 severed by the stroke Of the
Ratchet, the greater portion-proba-
bly, two-thirds-going with the head.
The headless fowl is apparently in
possession of all it's faculties, except
that it cannot see. 1t evidently
hears, and on examination it is found
that one ear remains, while the 9th
er is gone. He makes a noise like
any other rooster would in cackling
but he has not been known to at
tempt to crow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15

The one hes got on now, | think
is rather tight under the arms, and
too short wasted for the fashion,"
"You can take your seat, MIR.
Parks"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15
LIFE is A PLEASURE

Oily when we are in the enjoyment
of all our faculties and in. perfect
health. This can only be when all
the important organs of the body are
performing their functions properly.
The Liver is more liable to get out of
oadersthan any other organ, and pro-
duces more unpleasant effect. A
Idoseof Or. elders Liver Pills occa-
sionally, will keep it all right, or set
it right if it has gone wrong. Sold
by all Druggists. I'm 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15

Darling Kiss'My Eyelids Down."
is the latest moonshiner song, and lie
kisses them up and down aud cross
wise, aid then settles on her lips as
q steady thing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15

1t is not strange that writer's come
times get puzzled il their choice be-
tween chat" (Which and who
Relatives are always more on less
troublesome.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1880-01-15

Nothing SO quickly dries a wo-
mans tears as a kiss. Progress. Do
you want to set all the girls to cry.
inp2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
Topeka Kan Daily Capital.

1t is said to be unwholesome, in all
months that have not an R in their
name, to eat an oyster. However, it is
eminently proper and always season
able to use Hamburg Drops-the great
Liver aad Blood Purifier. Mr.. Jacob
Hess, Normanville, Kan, writes; Dur
ing the last year [ was scarcely able to
walk along. [ suffered with serious
arrangement of the Liver and tried
many different preparations without
benefit My neighbor, Mr.. Adams, told
me of Hamburg Drops. [ bought a
bottle and after It's continued use [ be-
came better daily, and regained my
former health. [ shall always speak a
good word for Hamburg Drops,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
POETS AND POETRY.

In ancient times, when pastorals sung,
And in their words their warnings flung,
Nature alone the the line inspired,
And passionate strains the measure fired,
Untoned by modern arts disguise,
By which smooth words are subtle lies
Twas then the adOlescent soul
Could taste the sweet Pireanian bowl.
When every word the poet sung
Came from a naive untutoPed tongue.
To stand living monument
OF lyric power still unspent.
If mOrtals WOO the willing Muse
Her inspirations to unloose,
What if the tender devOtee
COnfesses to the mystery
OF love that in his bosom burns,
Eccentric in its ftful turnsl
Should he essay his thoughts to write.
And bring his whims to public light
In gushing numbers from his pen
Sure he would find admirers when
Heroic on the cleaning page
His burning lines the heart engage;
But hedged around with measured rule
According to the pendant school,
The brightest gems that flush the mind
To dumb oblivion are consigned;
And, when the writer trims his verse
To make it readable and terse,
And not eccentric in its gush,
Not empty here nor there to flush,
Smoothed off to suit some prude reviewer,
Whose fiat brands the ameteur
At par among his shining peers,
Composed of literary seers,
And then he rushes into print
His books "A book with nothing int.
In vain with type and graphic skill
He offers to the popular will
The tOadying musings of an ape
beneath brand immaculate.
Still-bOrn his volume silent lies,
To time and cash sacrifice.
No When you write, don't pump your brains
For oily words from odd remains.
Such dregs will cloy the printed page,
And disappoint your fond pressage,
The path to literary fame
EIudes its seekers through a name,
But open lies to native sense
Adorned with generous recompense.
RUFUs BLANCHARD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22

Matthew Lynch, who was killed last
week in New Mexico by falling tree,
left an estate of over 100000. He
was Philadelphian, Roman Cath
Ole and bachelor, who fought through
the civil war and at its close went out
to New Mexico with small capital,
which he used in purchasing canal
supplying the mines of Elizabethtown
with water. This started him on the
road to wealth, and later discovered the
Aztec mines, which yielded 100000 a
month. His heirs are two brothers and
one sister.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
"Made New Again."
ST. CATHAEISEs, or.

r. V. PIERCE, NJ. D..
/ have used your FavOrite Prescription, Golden
MedicalDiscovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets,
for the last three months and find myself {what
words that express it. Twas reduced to a skei-
eton, could not walk across the floor without
fainting, could keep nothing in the shape of food
on my stomach. Myself and friends had given
up all hope, my immediate death seemed certain.
l can never be too thankful to those who recon-
mended your medicines, for / now live TO the
surprise OF everybody and am able TO do my own
work. desire TO make this statement in order
that those suffering may not despair until they
have given your remedies trial.
Yours resp'y, Mrs. VIM. D. RYCKMAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
4 fool once more.

"For ten years my wife was confined to her
bed with such complication of ailments that no
doctor could tell what was the matter cure her.
and used up small fortune in humbug stuff.
Six months ago saw a U. S. nag with Hop Bit
more tried it, but my folly proved to be wis
dom. Two bottles cured her, she is now well
and strong as any mans wife, and it cost me only
two dollars. Such folly pays.-H. ", Detroit,
Mich.-Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
A Temperate Departure.
The following communication explains itself

The following communication explains itself:
ALEXANDRIA BAY, n Y, 1880.
MeSSTS. II. H. Warner d; CO.:
GENTLEMEN: l have been dOctoring the last
four years for Rhcuma tism in the back. Sciatlca
and kidney difficulties, and have been at no time
free from pain until / commenced taking War
ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure which has en-
tirely cured me. l want to keep it i'll the house
to treat my friends with, instead of wines and
liquors it will cure the Diseases that they will
produce.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES WALTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22

MUsIC.-They had been to the opera
and heard the finest music by the lead
ing talent. They went home to hear
the Baby's wild solo until it was Quoted
h!th Il dose of DR. Bulls Baby Syrup,
which ut once removed the Flatulence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22

The chap who grumbles so loudly
when his wife asks him TO put up the
clothes-line is generally the first one
to rush upon the stage and be half
an hour tying a female medium in
cabinet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
Kidney Disease of 80 years standing
Cured.

Elk FLAT, OREGON, Jan. H. 1880.
The second package of Kidney-Wort is nearly
gone, and enclose u dollar for another package.
| am a woman tifty-six years of age and have
been afflicted with Kidney Disease for more than
thirty years kidney-Wort has done me more
good than any other remedy have ever taken,
and am sure will cure me
MRS j. T. GALLOWAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22

IT is understood that both the presi-
dent and secretary of war are dissatis-
fed with the administration of affairs
at West Point, and have determined to
reOrganize the personnel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22

Clothes last longer when washed with Dobbins'
Electric Soap, (made by Cragin & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.) because rubbing is needed Clothes
person. Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22

THE wheat crop in the interior of
Russia has been greatly injured by 10
Gusts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
Men gT'eallls Wanted
$3.50 per day for Teams.
.sH - Tsprs

$50 :. Men.
Board $3.50 per week, on our Railroad work in
EslE a. 0TA.
Chicago and NOrthWestcTn-'Eii i'm River to Fort
Pere, = On the Missouri.
WISCONSIN,.
Wisconsin Central Railway Chippewa Fals
to Colby
Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y-Janesyille to Beloit
Chicago & Observation-Disclosures 10 Mont
fort.
FREE TRANSPORTATION over the compa
MES lines We will send you pass and tell VOC
ho~ TO ship your teams, by writing to lis at Mil
waukee, Wis If near enough to work to drive or
walk, do so, instead of writing TO MS and we will
give You work ELLIS, HARRISON & SHUTE,
Milwaukee, u is June d. 1880.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
VaSeline, OF Petroleum jelly,

GRAND MEDAL AT THE PHILADELPHIA
EXPOSITION. SILVER MEDAL AT THE PARIS
EXPOSITION. The most valuable family
remedy known for the treatment OF
wounds, burns, sores, cuts, skin diseases,
sUn-burn, rheumatism, chilblains, ca
tarrh, hemOrrhoids, etc. Also for coughs,
colds, sore throat, Group and diphtheria,
etc. Used and approved by the leading
physicians of Europe and America. The
toilet articles made from pure Vaseline-
such as pomade, cold cream, camphor
ice and toilet sOaps-are superior to any
similar ones. COLGATE & Co., Sole Agts.
Try THEM. 25 and 80 cent sizes of all
our goods. Sold by all druggists.
THE London Needle Co., of New York
City, want Male and Female Agents.
1t will pay any one out of employment
to write to them for particulars. See
their advertisement i'll another column.
The yolta1c Belt Co. Marshall, Mich.
will send their celebrated Electro Voltaic
Be is to the afflicted upon 30 days trial.
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean
what they say. Write them withou delay
Bargains. Bargains.
Black Buntings at %, 80, 40, so and 81 x re
duced from 30, SO, 60 and Sl.25. Satin Striped
Grenadines worth % marked Is cts. New Brocade
Dress Goods at Is worth % cts. &c., at JAMES
MoRGAN's, Milwaukee.
Females that are liable to suppression by taking
cold, or irregular or painful mensuration, should
always keep Carriers Compound Extract of Smart
weed on hand, and its use will convince them that
it is Natures remedy in those complaints H.
RoSJVOrfh e IyhO Two
o. Noble & Co., Proprietors Erie, Penn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
Bargains, Bargains.

Black Buntings at %, go, 40, so and 81 K re-
duced from 80, So so and Sl.25 Satin Striped
Grenadines worth % marked Is cts. New Brocade
Dress Goods at Is worth 25 cts, &c., at JAMES
MoRGAN's, Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-07-22
A Noted DIVine saws

Spring your Pills were recommended; used tber,
am now wellman, have good appetite, digestion
perfect, regular stools, piles gone, and have gained
forty pounds flesh They are wort their weightfn gold
REV r J.. SIMPSON. Louisville, Ky
They Increase the Appetite, and cause thu
body TO Take on Flesh, thus the system IL
nourishcd, and by their Tonic Action On the
Digestive Organs. Regular Stools are pro
duced. Price . cents. So Murray St. NJ Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-27
Holiday Goods.

WHERE TO BUY NEW YEARS GIFTS
The holiday trade is by no means over yet
Many people are looking around for good things
for New Year Day, and for suitable New Year
presents The advertising columns OF THE
STAR furnish complete index OF places where
10 buy.
HowsoN sells fine ice creams OF all ffavors at
prices lower than elsewhere He holds out at
1104 18th street northwest
j. B. BRYAN & Bro. COS Pennsylvania ave
nue., opposite the Metropolitan. have lust re
eeived fifty boxes OF fine Florida oranges.
Mrs. SELMA RUPERT, COS 9th street. has a
choice selection OF holiday novelties In slippers
81 ppeT Casts, cushions. table covers llmbre-
gums, embroidered On canvas and felt, &c.
MCCACLEY 4 DELLwIG- 209 Pennsylvania ave-
hue east. and Dellx1g q McCauley, corner OF I'd
and streets northeast, have fine wines and
liquors, pure old brandy. rum, Jamaica spirits,
; otch and other whisky. port wine, sherry,
Guscatel. Angelica and CataWba wine rtcom-
mended for medicinal and family use.
stock Of Mandarin oranges has lust teen
received at c. c. BKYAN'S. 18th and streets.
j. ID. FREES JR., opposite the EbDitt House
and at the corner OF 18th street and P6nnSyl-
ysIia avenue. has f1De assortment from Lon
don. Paris. Vienna and New York. OF plush
Russia and calf goods portfolios. writing desks,
III kstands, pochettoOks, card cases, jewel cases,
&C
AtJW. SCHAEFER's. 1920 .th street. can ne
bought the latest improved nickel student
lamps, Rogers Bros triple plated knives triple
plated table spoons, triple plate tea spoons
triple plate butter dishes. and triple plate cake
baskets. also decorated tea sets.
". II. q o. III. MORRISON. booksellers and sta
TONERS, have large assortment or holiday
goods Their second floor is devoted entirely 10
goods OF This character.
JAMES THOMPSON. Sl6 street northwest has
for holiday presents scarf5, scarf pins and
nIgs, sleeve buttons. haudxerchiefs. plain and
fancy, In silk and linen, fancy suspenders,
gloves. &c.
Go to JAMES Y. DAVIS Sons. Cpl PENNSYLVANIA
avenue. for the latest styles or SILK Derby, soft
and opera hats, suitable for reception wear
New Years day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-27
THE COURTS.
POLICE COIFRT-I,lJne .Sney7

foiLGE tOERT--.IRtIJH SfleW.
saturday, Frederick W1nSlOV colored was
a1raigned on the charge of assault and battery
Cd Mary cooper also coOred vino faSltf that
sic mad been living with defendant several
years as his wife. and that she had two chill
dren by him. whom OF late be had declined tn
maintain, and had left her to take care OF them
ana gone with another woman. She found
WneTe ne mad taken his new lodgings and went
10 See him about 1t. when he struck her In the
iace ana mead and beat Ter away. The marks
Oh ner lace did not show very much force Used
and the court imposed s. fine in default OF
which he was committed Ior 80 DAYS. August
CAN'T, larceny OF a whisky glass from a res
taurant; -. Mary Brandon. assault and bat
LeTy on her sister, both genteely dressed and
respectable looking young women. "a personal
quarrel growing out OF hasty wOrjs:l 81. John
carroll, white, and Charles Williams coIorp1
trampS, were sent down for 80 DAYS labor on
Inc poor house farm Isaiah Reoding Richard
Robinson, Nelson Walden and Jonn Brown
were fined S. each for loud and o0isterouo talk
Ing on the street. Daniel Green, dlsorderly: IS.
Jonn Mclain pleaded guilty. to an assault on
George Miles, and was fined $40. lie was also
fned S. for being d Sorderly jerry Richards m
assault on Mary Shepherd, both coinr5d p.
To day, George Groves, forfeited collateral.
S1las SimmS; do. johnson BOulden iisOr1arlv:
- or 80 DAYS John SOper, do: do. Maggie
Lee, forfeited collateral. VIM. Simms and Win
s Maid. forfeited collateral Jos. Gtttings. pro
faI1lE; 80 or days Tho5 Franklin, vayrancy:
ponds or 30 days. VIM. Demnsey loud and
hc1sTer0te; s. or Is days. JOS Forrest. do; do
Frank Harris. do do. Washington Meredith
90 90. Geo Cullen; forfeited collateral. c. II.
profanity; s. or days Christopher Ernes',
forfeited collateral John II. Jackson, do
Martha A. Bel, do. Maggie Lee. loud and b0is-
ferrous: s. or Is days. Sophia Lewis, profanity;
s. or days. Richard Hamilton. carrying a
pistol; $50 or 60 DAYS. John Ross, profanity: Is
or days Henrietta Fillmore, do; do. George
Baker, do Go.