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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15
FOR SALE!
10 w e r S.
IMPROVED COTTON SEED

UTILL make ON so to 100 per cent.
w more than common cotton. Staple
as good as any upland cotton. Price, %
per bushel. Certificates from some or
the best cotton planters in Georgia. who
have tried this cotton. Call and get q
Circular, and order your seed at once.
Where I'D Bushels are ordered by one
person or Il club, a reduction will be
made. Jos. 5. ADDISON, Agt IT,
Feb. %, 1SS3.-m2l Edgetield, 5. {.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

The Aiken Recorder says: "The
improvements to the Graniteville cs.
nal are now complete and will enable
the factory to utilize their water to
better advantage. They were all ex-
ecuted under the intelligent supervi-
sion Of Superintendent S. w. How
land, WHO Is one OF the most thorough
going factory experts to be found in
this or any 9th. State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15
A Close Railroad Election.

BELToN, March I'm the election
held here to-day on the question of a
subscription for the Carolina, Chicago
and Cumberland Gap Railroad 403
votes were cast, the advocates Of sub
sciption scoring majority Of one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15


1t is given out thatladies will wear
vests precisely like the gentlemen's 8
this summer. When a married man
goes to bed, he will have to put a
chala! mark cn his vest, ornext morn.
ing he may slip on his wife's and not
discover his mistake until he inserts
his thumb and forefinger in the right
haud pocket for pinch Of fnecut,
and finds nothing but piece Of
chewing gum, and the stub Ct a soft
black lead pencil. Then he will sud
denly remember that there was roll
of ten dollar greenbacks in the left
hand rocket of his vest-that is, if
he is not an editor he willard he
will rush back home in Rarus' time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

I've been looking for decent fitting
Unlaundried Shirt for six months and
failed to find it until stepped into JAS.
NJ. ConB's. He has large stock, 75c {,
9Oc., sl.0O. You know he guarantees sat-
isfaction in everything he sells. [3ml4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

DR.. S. S. Marshall, prominent
and useful citizen OF Greenville, was
accidentally shot and killed on Tues
day at his plantation in Madison Co.,,
Fla. He was a native Of Abbeville.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15
GraniteYiIle.
Projected Suit For the Ground Of a
Thriving Carolina Village.

1t is understood that suit will short.
ly be instituted against the Granite.
vile Manufacturing Company and
against the town of Graniteville for
the land upon which the factory and
the village stand. The proceedings, it
is said, will be in behalf of the Wool
fork heirs in Georgia, in whose family
this land originally was held, and
from whose possession, it is maintain
ed, the property improperly passed
by titles illegally transferred. eMaj.
R. j. Moses, Of Columbus, Ca, it is
learned, has been retained to represent
th Woolfork interest.-Chgondcle and
CGustitVtionoHA.
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esble. bodAd ssls rrus5gFs

members of boards assessors, teachers
and students at colleges, ministers Of
the gospel, m;llers engaged in grist
or merchant mills, where they are
kept open six days in the week, and
the warner for five days
The overseer shall make list for
the warner, requiring him to give
notice to each person of the kind Of
tool to be used, which notice ehall
be given twelve hours before the
time fixed il. the notice and alec state
the hour and place of working. If
any person, after receiving such notice
shall neglect to appear or refuse to
work according to the direction of
the overseer, he shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeano. and upon conviction
before a trial justice, shall be fined
not less than IS, nor more than $40,
or be imprisoned in the county Jail
for not less than five days nor not
more than twenty days. Any person
notified to work can pay the county
treasurer 81 per day for the time he
is required to work, which shall be
received in lieu thereof. Overseers
shall allow two days labor for man
working one day and furnishing a
horse ard plow, or three days labor
for any person working one day and
furnishing wagon and two horses or
mules or oxen.
Overseers have power o cut down
and use timber, or use az wood,
stone or earth, in or near the high.
way, bridge or causeway to berepa;red
necessary for that purpose, but the
owner shall be entitled to compensa
ton therefor if demanded. But no
oyerseer shall authorize the cutting
down of timber trees reserved by the
owner, or planted for shade or orna-
ment, either in the fields, around the
spring, or about the dwelling house
or appurtenances, the cutting of rail
timber when other timber can be pro
cured, or the taking of stone or earth
from enclosed grounds without the
owners consent.
ANY person prohibiting or hin.
dering an overseer from cutting down
and using timber, or from using wood,
earth or stone, in or near roads or
causeways, for the purpose Of max
ing or repairing such road or GAUGE,
waye, or ior making such repairs OF
bridges, or shall obstruct the passage
of said roads, causeways or bridges,
by gates, fences or bitches or any
other obstruction, or shall hinder Or
threaten or forbid any traveller from
travelling any public road, shall be
deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fued not less
than $5, nor more than $40.
Any person removing from one
county to another, who has, prior to
such removal, performed road duty,
shall, upon the production of the Ger.
tifcate, or receipt of the overseer OF
the district where he last resided,
showing the labor performed, be en-
titled to complete discharge for the
amount therein specified.
Persons over whose lands any road,
other than a public high ghway, shall
pass, may erect gates thereon, but
shall be liable to be indicted for a
nuisance, should hc fail to keep them
in good repair. :,
Superintendent Of highways shall
cause roads to be posted and number
ed. and pointer placed at each fork
and for neglect Of this duty, he IS la
BILE to fine of $40.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

The Charleston Bridge Company
will soon let out the contract for
building bridge across the Ashley
connecting the city with St. An,
drew's Parish. 1t will coat $4,000
and will he completed in August.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

The bond Of NJ. T. Polk, the de-
Saulting State Treasurer of Tennessee,
has reduced from $4,000 to $4,000
a the 4th inst, and he was released
I'm jail. he is very sick.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

Marion Chandler, a young white
man. was killed at Pelzer on Tues
day by a falling derrick. He leaves
a wife and three children.
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1p''re'rfaI.

MARRIED, on March 9th, 1883, u
Rev. w. A. Rogers, Mr.. Y
7 Alias AMANd
MARRIED, Feb. 18th, 1883, by Rev!S
B. Traywick, Mr.. JOHN II. BRaDLEY>
and Miss IsADORA DUFFIE, both Of
Edgefield county.
By the same, Feb. 22d, 1888, Mr.. JAS.
BERRY and Miss MARY S. TRoTTER,
both of Edgefleld county.
BY the same, Feb. 22d, 1853, Mr.. JN0.
MORSE and Miss MARY SCHUM-
PERT, both Of Edgefield county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

GS- PENIS bouquet Cologne" ls
better than ever.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-03-15

Or. Mark Reynolds, prominent
citizen and physician of Sumter Co.,
is dead.
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I'D Judge. Carolina,

pY W. ROATn----------
D Judge. Gapngipa,
Whereas, WIN. H. ..'-.....-...Sas 0aaon.aaas
suit to me to grant him Letters of Adj
ministration Of the Estate and effects OF
w. P. Trotter, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and cred
itors Of the said w. P. Trotter, Decd,
that they be and appear before me, in
the Court Of Probate, to be held at Edge
field c. H., on the 22nd day of March,
1888, at IL O'Clock in the forenoon, to
shew cause, if any they have. why the
sad Administration should not be grant
ed. Given under my hand this End day
Of March, 1893.
Published on the 7th day of March,
1883, in the Edgeiield -ldDe1tiser.
w. T. ROATH, j. P. C.
Mar, Z. lSS3-2tI3
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Receivers Sale.
State Of South Carolina,
LEXINGTON COUNTY.
COM1k Of Common HenS.

Court Of Common HeaS.
Lorick Il Lowrance, u.s.. J. P. Hardy 1t
Rutland.
DURSUANT to tile order of the Court
Il in the above entitled cause, ! will
sell at Ridge Spring, in Edgefield conn
ty, on SATURDAY, the 17th day of
March, 1852, at II o'clock, q. m, the fol-
lowing property:
One Eclipse, Six-Horse Engine-on
Wheels.
One Sweepstakes Separator--20-inch
cylinder.
One lot Beling. One lot Tools.
Terms Cash.
NJ. A. BRIDGES, Receiver.
Feb. 26, 1sS3.-3tl2
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~ Winter Clothing at New York
cost, at j. M. COBSS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-24
Beautiful Blue BELLS.

Cerulean bells who cannot gaze with rapture
Upon the simple beauty of your chalices Of blue,
Who docs not love wander on at random far and wide
To pluck your blossoms In tho spring and
tidef
Where lie the callous that with gladness never
swellr,
When oats around the fragrance Of those beau
full blue bellsf
All. sweetly Memory pointeh to childhoods happy
day
When in search Of early garlands hedwsrd loved to
stray
When we gathered them by handfuls aud crowned each
others brow
With wreath that fame fortune cannot bring
now
But then them every where In all the groves and
dells
Family echcng to the south wnds-those beautiful blue
bells.
'Twerc well methinks, II life had Of recreatve
hours
Wherein steps might wander 'mong the wild haunts
of the dowers
For there's spirit influence to Natures jewels given
That beckons at mans door and lures him
heaven
A cslmer feeling holier thought. within the bosom
dwes,
As we look alone in silence on those beautiful blue bells
Let the heather the sophst the cynic the seer
From the cys pavcments turn when the summers airs
are here
Let him pluck tiny blossom nay little bursting bud.
And the lesson that teaches can't be long misunder
stood.
For disbelief must vanish At the still, small voice
which tells,
Twas something lore than chance designed those be au.
tiful blue bellsl
WILLIAM GroGHvCAN.
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MOB HILL.
The Palaces OF California Milionhires Over
locking San Francisco.

From the Cleveland Leader.
The great advantage of the hill-tops for
residences is the commanding view they have
the beautiful bay Of San Francisco. California
street and Sacramento street both commence
Portion Fp e city four mile s iii thes
reach Mob Hill. close, to Kearney street, 1t
should be- borne in mind that the city is laid
lines. at right angles. over hills and valleys.
Here the cable road commences on, California
street s .n The ears move np the hii one block
to tho extent Of its width. and then ascend
again till they come to another cross street.
n dozen streets, half dozen level places, and
passing half dozen squares. the cable cars
Tehsh the top A eighth OF
like number OF cross streets, and after reach
ing the valley and crossing 1t they will climb
another long hill with Its series OF crossings
In this manner California street traverses up
apd three h esf tba S $50
like series Of terraces. which add much to its
reaching the, business portion 81 the city. by
means OF their cable roads, California and
Shr n hef h
licences OF this city are all built Of wood in order
to guard against being shaken down by earth
II looks odd to SEQ the palaces on Mob hin.
costing hundreds OF thousands OF dollars con-
Btructed OF wood. but they are splendid Specl-
mems Of elaborate architectural designs. and
vie with pretentious mansions at the East in
magnicence. 1t will naturally be supposed
that fires would occur frequently In n city built
almost entirely Of wood and so they would, il
the houses were constructed Of pine as Chi
caso mostly Vas at the time OF her great flre,
But the dwellings here are built Of redwood
and does not ignite and burn easily, conse.
Quently IRE does not get under much head.
Fire Department. Redwood Is similar in color
to the heart OF beachwood and IL equally
hard. and susceptible Of a fine polish. re-
sembling that OF fresh mahogany. have seen
really artistic and beautiful.
The mansions Of Gov. Stanford. OF Mrs Mark
Hopkins. and Mr.. Charles Crockcr are palRtial
and present the most gorgeous architectural
house occupies the highest point ON Mob Hill
cisco; From its observatory, which Is stated to
be lao feet high grand view is Obtained
three mansions. with their grounds furniture,
and works OF art, is about &c 900 900. This. ]
think, is greatly exaggerated, Still they are a
magnificent, trio 81 palaces and arc the
Their, are numerous other fine Residences
on California. sacramento. Bush. and
Clay streets. on the hilltops noticed that
the railway mngnates, the Huntinetons. the
Higgins and shahrd hive
OBrien twho Is deceased). Sharon. and other
bonanza kings have their homes In the lower
part OF the city. II looks as though tho railway
aristocracy decline to associate with the pie
msnse wealth, in mining stock jobhing, al
though they have the reputation Of having
made II In legitimate mining which ia mol
true. The houses OF these bonanza aristocrats
are very costly. but do not compare with those
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-24
POLITICAL nxvoLvrzox ~ xoa1zcM
TIE citadel 81 CsaseesicuA Republleanlsn
Cspturea ~ The Deascrsts.

The Citadel 81 Coaneetteut Aepubn1eanssm
Cspturea ~ the Democrats.
NORWICH. June 21.-The city Of Norwich Is
known throughout the State as the citadel Of
Connecticut Republication. Other cities o.
casionally 60 over TO the Democrats. but Nor
witch is always relied on for Republican ma
iority Of from 800 to Co., 1t u fifteen pears
since Democratic Mayor was elected. and at
that time the Republicans maintained their
city has been ruled with despotic rod By q
which e the present Mayor. the Hon. Hugh H;
to E. the bargain candidate OF The party Tor the
next Gubernatorial campaign. Col. Oagood IL
SSG and 81 f The COMPLAINT saafMa So
men men IN the city, offices. he has been on.
polls. He has been practically autocrat Of the
ed ns Scs opsny
rebel; the Democrats expected nothing more
than q yearly defeat and small minor
Last Year Fred. L. ossoed. wealthy young
Democrat. was nominated on the Demosratio
popular r's among the Are com n and To.
sPeetye oi party. The result was that he vas
drew 40 many votes from the regular Republi-
can ticket that Col. osgood was nearly defeated
~, WY ~ ~, yr i H.. S' ptr utuVu t .e
iallibiiiy OF the Norwich political Hing
Republicans everywhere spoke their disai1ec-
nomination Of candidates for the recent city
election. and over which Mayor .oseood pre-
sided the boilers took possession Of the meeting.
crowded the bosses to the wall. and nominated
municipal reform ticket" which had been
prepared "a In advance and printed conies o.
m@Sa Tas ssuss
nomination. They were deeply chagrined and
declared openly that they would not vote the
mo Bqiieiia, had preached for years from the
text that Il is treason to bolt caucus nominal
ton" The, regulars kept their word; and
either stayed ut home or voted with the Demo-
Gratis. For the first time almost In the history
OF Norwich the entire Democratic ticket was
ana ne tS were gyen
those members whose terms OF office held oyer
for another year.. There was no election this
on Monday evening last, the main business Of
the meeting being the decapitation, OF veteran
Republican of,isials and the election Of
peckhum was chosen Street Commissioner
IN place OF NJ. d. Cole. who has held the office
Of tho Rns who has hed the oes q
ton Counsel for nine years. was superseded by
jeremiah IIalscy Nj: Halsey who is n liberal
Democrats were divided ON candidates. Capt
VIM. l.: Whaley. who has been Captain Of the
Gr, Mt. n Democrat Fourteen Democrats were
eIe 4 as patroimen Joseph b C Cnrrisr a., an
AT The rat msens o. q the
tel .nt Winship OF the water works. who has
by unlus A. Brand, Democrat. The. new
% eholdcrs will step into power on the LIST OF
Jui.; The policy thus far has won the approval
OF the liberal Republicans. who say that the
Democrats can maintain their hold OF the city
as long as they preserve good government.
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NAMES, &C,


This crew. in comparison with last years
crew. is light. but older and more mature. They
have two rows day, one In the morning ut
10 "nd the s ether At IN ss sy
miles on time. Mr.. Lord d. Hillard. 49, acts rs
The launch. a present from the New York
alumni. follows the crew during every row. and.
on account Of its speed. gives satisfaction.
same as last year. although. some of them are
in different positions. Number one pulled last
pulls pulls in excellent form. and in ali probability
bsr In the same Place
heaviest and strongest men In the boat, and
puts his whole strength into his work, Mum;
his seat in the Yale crow for four years. As
good example as an honest trainer: Not only is
without q rival Guernsey has rowed already
in three races, and previously had been promi-
the s1 Is na rS
his experience in boating H. limited to q sin
gle race. In time he will make fine oarsman.
rowed last year: He is undoubtedly the strong
est man in the boat but Is q little clumsy with
b.DS oarh osSfs SroSsr % h
Rogers. who led Yale to victory in 80 and 81.
Another veteran OF four years is Mr.. Folsom. the
stroke. which position he has held three years.
rowing as number three one year. He leaves this
year and his place will be hard to III. In the
coxswain Yale takes PRIDE He IL evel-headed.
and above all. understands rowing thoroughly,
and thereby greatly aids the coach. Since en-
tering college he has steered the winning crew
in eleven races and lost one. With four Of the
crew this will be their fourth year, while with
five this will be their last. The three left are
good men. but the difficulty will be in filing
the five vacancies next year.
The stroke Is the same as used last year, and
which has been 80 severely criticised. Every
member OF the crew believes in the stroke. and
expects 1t to win. 1t Is not as graceful as the
old English stroke. and rs a result makes q
comparison between Yale and Harvard dsad-
vantageous to Yale. The crew row 43 to As
strokes O minute and keep it up for five or six
miles. Former oarsmen depreciate the stroke
and consider It unfortunate to have changed
from the English STYLE. Although this crew
can endure it, undoubtedly for lighter one it
would prove too much:
The boat was built by Keast at New Haven.
1t is sixtyfve feet long. and OF cedar. The
seats are arranged the same as last year.
In pairs; two near together then distance.
and then two more. Because Yale's boat is
longer than Harvard's. according to the agree.
mont, Tags are to b. placed at the centre OF
each boat, by which the race is to start and I'm
ish. Davis oars are to be used rs formerly.
Harvard have taken place. OF WHICH Harvard
time was made by Harvard in 10. 20 minutes
A seconds, while the closest race was that Of
80. when Harvard crossed the line two seconds
ahead Of Yale.
On Thursday June 20. at 8 P. NJ. the race
takes place at New London and, barring acci-
dents an exciting contest may BIZ looked for.
with the chances In favor Of the blue"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-24
YAz.rs UxTvxksTrY GREW.
TIE Men whs ere Relied 81 q Beat Harvard
II the CsninG Cealest.

NEW HAVEN, Juno 23.-In January. after
the Christmas vacation. fifteen men presented
themselves at the Yale gymnasium TO COM
mence training under Captain Hull for posi-
tons on the Yale University crew. Seven Of
those were members OF the '82 crew. which was
defested by Harvard ct New London. and they
were pretty sure Of their old positions. The
other eight were working for the one vacancy
and a. Substitutes. They Immediately began
work In the gymnasium. running about four
miles and pulling ut tho hydraulic rowing
seats. When tho snow had disappeared rum
ming out OF doors was substituted. and about
the middle OF March the FIRST row was taken on
the harbor. Mr.. Henry E. Bourne WAS an
nounced as tho successful candidate for the
vacancy. and held tho place until three weeks
ago. He is member Of the senior class. tall.
but light for his size. and an excellent athlete
As an oarsman, he has sat In tho winning boat
In six consecutive class races. and WAS the. best
man In the boat; The rigid training which ne:
cessariy attends the University crew proved
too much for him. however. and he was obliged
to relinquish tho position and the honor. The
crew now chosen to represent Yale Is az follows;
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Pap Wyman's Den.
From The Toledo TelsQrdm.

Tho gambling business in Leadyille Is as
openly conducted the dry goods stOresin fact
So since the stores do close up ip while which
plays from the small hoy who makes bets Of quarter
each to the man who has struck II rich" and lays
There are who have made fortunes at gambling but
they e dealers One OF the institutions Of the
is Pap Wyman's place Pap is burly, bullet headed
saloon keeper who would evidently enjoy the reputation
the largest saloons and gambling dens IN the place and
he has his windows stained and painted with Biblical
to look like church Inside he has large open
Billie in prominent place on stand and the glass case
Of the clock the injunction In large letters Please
do
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-24

From the C0ngre0dtionaliN.
well remember what thought last year
When all the lilac clusters had grown sere;
When the pink. purple Of the Glove like bloom
Unto decays base rust had given room.
-" q spring, have then thy perfect days oil fed,
And must now look out upon thee dead
Where have been that now i am dismaycd
Al seeing NIL my precious hope BETRAYED
OF looking long into thy fresh young face,
Drinking thy fairness as 1t grew apaee
Next year will not let thee leave me 30,
But hour by hour will watch thy beauty grow,
And lose no whit OF life so short and sweet
As hnds its grave beneath Junes rosy feet"
Another year has brought another spring;
Its hope, like all the rest, has taken wing
This and my last years thought are Just alike
While resting on the lilacs dArkened spike.
OH will there come spring time nywhere,
When shall nothing miss Of sweet and fair
OH will there come spring time by and by
This life. long. vexed desire TO satisfy
CHARLoTTE FIsKl BATES
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-06-24
The did Clowns Prayer.

ERIE June 19.-For q week past Dan Rice.
the veteran Snowman and clown has been stay ing with
his family here The papers Of towns in which ksihans
charged by Nathan for habitn drunkenness, but the
Colonel denies this. Yesterday he visited squire
Ryman, a sick Justice whose death WAS hourly
pscted Dropping upon his knee. the old clown said ;
pathetic that moved the family and friends
to tears Ministers and deacons had that bed
side before him. but had the melting tenderness
and touching paihes Of the clowns supplcation Some
the ring but few days and had tears brought to
their eyes from excessive laughter over his jbes The
Squire ia reported better and out OF danger.