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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
The Case Of DIR. W. S. SIMS

Especial to the Nears and Courier
COLUMBIA, January ga lady
arrived in Columbia late last night
and registered at Wright's Hotel as
Mrs. NJ. D. Sims, of Union. Discover
ing to-day that she was the wife of
the Aiken prisoner Sims, the Neacs
and Courier correspondentsent up his
card, but Mrs. Sims very naturally
asked to be excused from anintervlew.
This, however, did not prevent the
ascertainment of the reason for her
visit.
Mrs. Sims was induced to come
here by her husbands relatives and
to aid in extricating him from his
terrible position. At about noon to-
Gay she visited Sims at the Jail, where
he is still incarcerated, and had a
private interview with him in the jail
parlor for the space of three hours.
This evening Mr.. David johnson,
of Union, the counsel for Sims, arrived
in Columbia, and had consultation
with Mrs Sims.
Tomorrow morning MIR. Johnson
will argue before the Supreme Court
for reduction of bail for his client
and will submit an affidavit from Mrs
Sims setting forth that she did not
make certain statements contained IN
the affidavit upon which Sims was
arrested; that she did not know O.
the charges said to be brought BY
her until after the arrest of Sims; tina
the whole affair has been very much
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

The AUGUSTA AND KNOXVILLE
RoAD.-The Augusta Chronicle speak
ing of the proposed lease Of the Au-
gusta and Knoxville Railroad, says {:
aThe Central Railroad Company is
probably the most active and con-
sspicuous factor in these negotiations.
It is even stated that the Central Rail
road may perfect the lease through
the Port Royal making the Knoxville
branch the extension Of the latter,
and securing thereby better facilities
for the connection of the two roads
through the city. The South Caro-
lima Railroad has made overtures Tor
the Augusta and Knoxville. but their
interests have not been actively rep.
resented of late. One of the most
significant and enterprising offers yet
made for the road is understood to be
by a Northern syndicate representing
q consolidation of number of unfin-
ished railroads leading from Carolina
to the West. It is to be called the
Carolina, Cumberland Gap and Chlca-
90 Railroad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
The Peabody Medals.

Our excellent School Commissioner,
who has made SO worthy and ener-
getic a beginning in his Office, calls to
our notice the following letter, which
he finds in the last annual Report
of the State Superintendent Of Fdu.
cation:
Hon. Hugh s. Thompson, Columbia
s.. c.
The Trustees of the Peabody Edu-
cational Fund, looking to the with
drawal of all direct aid to public
schools, wish me to keep up plees
ant connection with them, by a liber-
al distribution of the Peabody med
ais, as prizes for special excellence,
to be given to high schools or other
schools of high grade. These med,
ais are not to be given as a matter Of
course, but only when there is evil
dence of distinguished excellence.
Relying upon your ready co-opera,,
ton, unvaryingly given heretofore, !
will place at your disposal, Tor the
puphc schools Of South Carolina
twenty bronze medals. I respectful
ly request thatarrangements be made
with Principals Of schools, or other
school officers, for the examination o.
the pupils and the distribution of the
medals. Allow me to suggest thai
the Committees Of examination anc
award be chosen with care, and tina
the necessary steps be taken to make
the medal an object Of honorable am
bition, so as to stimulate diligent ap
plication, superior scholarship anc
probable usefulness.
J. i. NJ. CURRY,
General Agent.
Richmond Va. Oct. 25, 1882.
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jug Breaking at Johnston.

Early in December last I made my
report on Roger Fund, by churches,
for the year then closing. | had con
cluded TO adopt another plan on the
circuit, if returned the present year;
40 experimental on itat the Johnston
Sunday.school. The plan was to
have a jug breaking. Early in No.
vember I asked the children to make
an effort to have a special present on
the approaching Christmas tree tor
Brother Roger. They hadtwo months
to work in. / gave out the jugs,
(procured from David G. Cook, Chi
cago, prepared for the purpose At
the Christmas tree they were broken,
and contained seventeen dollars and
eighteen cents. All of the children
did well; but Willie Toney deserves
especial mention. He worked like
one intensely interested in the cause
of Christ. Although a little more
than six years of age, he Can make q
capital missionary appeal. Willle'i
Jug being broken, was found to con
tain foasr dollars and seventy sac cents
We expect to have missionary jug
breakings during the year, at each o
NV churches. Come and be at one
YOU are not too old to enjoy chill
dren's day. Harmony, Spann,s 8 ane
Johnston Sunday-schools paid int
the treasury for Bro. Roger, befor'
Conference, nearly fifty dollars. Ado
Sl7ls, and you have the result o
the years work. recommend tn
Jugs and practical missionary talks t
ali in charge Of children misslonar..
societies, aud to persons OF olde
years. I would recommend that
) Jug be kept and into it, from time t
time, put your contributions. ol
breaking it, you will be surprised.
P. S.-These jugs are not relate
to another Jug family l wrote Of
Rev. W. A. Rogess IN Christian 40
,onufp
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
For the Advertiser.
Psrksville Bright and Prosperous

Once more the dark clouds have
vanished, and heavy rains have abat-
ed without inAicting any serious In
luries to any one in our section; and
now the great orb Of day again sheds
forth its brilliant rays upon the peo'
ole of Western Edgefeld.
The farmers seem to be aroused to
their highest agricultural interest,"
and are preparing for another crop.
While our hearts are elated with
beautiful prospects, We cannot fail to
mention the lively little town OF
Pa. ksville, whose citizens and mer-
chants are doing all in their power to
make it one of the most desirable
places on the A. & K. R. R.,
There will be fine School opened
here in few days, under the man
apement of that accomplished lady,
Mira. Cox, of Ga. She proposes to
teach all branches, and also the fine
arts; we hope all who have sons and
daughters will patronize her school
She will bring with her three beauti-
full young ladies, and it shall be no
longer said that "Parksville has no
lovely sizteeners."
The Rev. g. W. Bussey's dwelling
and several others are being rapidly
constructed.
The sound of the railroad trains
can be heard in every direction.
We learn that there has been an
appointment made at Parksvllie tol
the Rev. Mr.. BrowI, a we'll known
| Methodist minister. The people o.
Parksville are seen every Sabbath
morning gathering into their beauti-
full little church, for the purpose Of
hearing the Rev. G. W. Bussey' OF
the Rev. N Brown, preach. Mr.
Brown expects to make his home at
Parksville during this year, and we
w;sh him success in his works.
WEST.sIDE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
The Third Regiment Of State Vol
pnteer Troops.

The following named State Volun-
tee Troops will be organized into , a a
regiment, to be known as the 3rd
Regiment S. V. T., of the organtzed
militia of the State: Abbeville Ri
fes Abbeville county, Capt. NJ. L.
Bonham, Jr; Mart Gary Guards
Abbeville county, Capt. F. B. Ga
ry; Greenville Guards, GreenvllIe
county, Capt. J. W. Norwood ;
Butler Guards, Greenville county,
Capt. E. A. McBee; Palmetto Rifle H
men, Anderson county, Capt. ). 4.
Allen; Newberry Rifles, Newberry
Capt. O. L. Schumpert; Palmetto Vol
unteers, Newberry county, Capt. A.
Fl. Wheeler; Morgan Rifles, Spartan
burg county. Capt. E. Bacon Edge
field Rifles, Edgefeld county, Capt
R. S. Anderson.
The election for field officers OF this
Regiment has been appointed by
General Manigault to take place on
the 28th of February.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

The total eclipse of the sun on the
9th of May next will last six minutes,
and no longer one will probably OCCUR
within the next hundred years. 1t
will be partially visible in many places
but few will see it in its entirety, as
its path lies almost entirely through
the ocean, touching land nowhere but
at little island in the South Pacific
called Caroline Island, which is out
of the track of any esta' liahed COM
merce or travel. The French Gov
ernment has determined to send an
expedition to that island, and it is
probablea grandinternational gather
ing Of astronomers will meet there to
take part in this scientific quest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

THE CITADEL AcADEMY.-The cadets
at the Academy will to-day receive
l6c new cadet Springfield rifles with
bayonets and accoutrements: which 81
have been ordered through Mr.. G r
Poppenheir. They will at once enter
upon the drill in the manual, and,
although the time is short, the bat,
talon will doubtless be prepared to
do credit to itself at the coming parade
on the 22d of February. The corps
will also, during the coming week
receive the full dress uniforms which
have been ordered and which will be
precisely similar to the uniforms worn
by the cadets before the war. There
are now l5G cadets on the roll of the
Academy.-NemS and Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

LAND LOAN Assoo1ATIoN.-There
are a number Of men in this County
who lend money on real estate. Why
can't they form an association tc lend
money, and not only make money for
themselves, but be benefactors to the
farmers? There is no difficulty about
a charter, as one eau be obtained from
the Clerk Of the Court. If it is not
done the Land Loan Association char.
tered by the Legislature will get a
monopoly Of loaning money, Tor the
farmers are bound to take advantage
of It at the first opportunlty.-Pe'
Dee Jndcr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
For the Advertiser.
Lively Letter From Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 26, 'S3.
DEAR ADVERTISER We hear from
home that you are having beautiful
weather-planters getting ready for
another crop. &c. &C., What con-
traat to the miserable weather in
Washington for the past three weeks!
Snow one day-sleet and rain the
mkt: this has been the order OF
the day for some time. A sight OF
the sun is as rare almost as getting
struck by lightning.
Sire. the exit of Mile. Rhea, we
have had no sensation until two days
ago, when Massachusetts, Governor,
Ben Butler, put in an appearance.
He is an awfully homely old custo-
mer, or shall 7 say "cuss?'' and wears
full blown rose on the lapel of his
coat; and looks every way, "seven
ways for Sunday at the same time.
To-day hear that the Marquis OF
Lorne has arrived in the city; and OF
course the hero worshipers will make
a great fuss over him.
I went to the White House yester-
day for the first time. You often
hear it said it is so unhealthy in that
building that it is hardly safe to live
there. YET I know fully fifteen peo-
pie who would be willing to risk it
/ would not, however there is too
much eloquence. 1t would scare me
to spend one night in such q house.
Eulogies were delivered in the
Senate yesterday in memory OF Ben
Hill; some Of them were very line
especially those of Ingalls, and Voor
hees.
I notice in your fast issue the nom
ination Of Capt. R. S. Anderson 70,
Major Of the 3rd Regt. State Troops
I second the nomination most hearth
ly. 1 CHANGED to see Dick Anderson
on more than one bloody battle field
when he was a mere boy, and a more
gallant fellow never fought for hi
country. This carries me back tt
the battle of Jackson, Mississippi, II
1863. One day saw little fellow
about Is years old, dressed in a COZ
federate uniform, carrying a dispatcl
, from his Col. to Gen. Evans. 10 d.
this, he had to leave the breaatwork
and expoee himself to the Yanke
sharpshooters. AS soon as they sa7
him, more than hundred rifles wer
discharged at him, and spherica
case shot was also fired at him fror
e a cannon. The shell exploded over
and not twenty feet from his heac
He fell, and looked as though b
, WASH t thicker than your hand-h
!. got so near ground. l ran to hiI
| it was Dick Anderson-and caugt
him by the arm to drag him back II
. to the works, saying at the sam
e time: care you hurt much? ?" HIS n
;. ply was: mo, Sir. l was only dodl
}, ing that d-n shell" I didn't thin
8 it worth my while to look after th'
boy any more. He was soldier enoug
= to take care of himself. He not onl
e served his country Gn Holcomb
3, Legion) throughout the war, but III
e e made good citizen since; and
10 LoonloJ or rrora 1anarnj
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

There were 1874 decisions filed in
the Supreme Court Of South Carolina
during the year 1882. 1t seems to US
impossible for three men to give these
decisions the exhaustive study that
they deserve. The Court should be
increased by the addition of at least
one ludge.-NeaObe,vy Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
ApnrerreaI.

MARRIED, Jan 25th, 1883; at the resi-
dence of the brides step-father, Mr..
West Crouch, near Butler Church, by
the Rev. j. b. Traywick, Mr.. BELTON
POPE MATTHEW'S and Miss ADDIE
WOOTEN, both of EdgeGeld county.
MARRIED, at the residence of Mr.. VIM.
Story, January 18th, 1883, by Henry G..
Wright. Notary Public, Mr.. ROLAND
STORY and Miss ELL A MCGEE, all OF
Edgefield county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
The C. C. L. G. Railroad.

I met this evening ex Governor
Hagood, president OF the Carolina
Cumberland Gap and Chicago Rail
road, and essayed to interview him
on the subject of his great enterprise.
He was reticant as to details, but
said that he was on his way to New
York in the interest Of the speedy
nrosecution of the work, and would
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
a1on io%5ZSE5,-llsZ,

What effect this paper will have
on the Court is not known. N. G. G.
On Saturday the 9th, the Supreme
Court considered the application, and
refused to reduce the bail from 81
600. DR.. Sims remains..in jail in Co.
lumbia, and states that it is the IN
tention of his counsel to move on his
behalf for a change of the place OF
trial should a true bill be found
against him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
EXecutriX's Sale.

DY virtue of the power vested in me,
I'D under the Will Of Lee Holson, de-
ceased, will sell at Edgefield c. H., on.
the first Monday in February next, Qf
not privately sold before that day. the
House and Lot in the town Of Edgefeld,
containing G acres, adjoining the home
stead of the late Lee Holso1, and others.
The house contains four large rooms,
with fire places to each. Also has all
necessary out-buildings.
Terms: One.half cash; the other half
on credit of twelve months, with. in
terest from day of sale, to be secured by
bond and mortgage.
f. HOLSON,
Executrix of Will Of Lee Holson, decd.
Jan. 10, 1S83,-4t5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

Gen. Joe Wheeler is lively fel-
ow in a deliberative body. He was
in as q member of the House
klock. In less than three hours
Introduced FIVE bills, made
rs, and delivered speech
Btice of giving a pension to
soidier of tn, Mexican war,
ding Jeff Davis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

Randall's letters to the Angus,
kronicle are admirable. They
ais best 7ein-graphlc, inter
md instructive. AS a letter
ritter, Mr.. Randall has no superl-
rs and but few equalss, His English
/ perfect and his style clear, pure
POROUS and brilliant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

Mr. Kenna has been elected Sena-
tor from West Virginia, He has serv-
ed with distinction in the House.
He is but 35 years olage. The Demo
Gratis have also reelected Senator
Coke of Texas, whilst the Republi,
cans OF Kansas return Pl:nlb. The
next Senate promises to be equal in
ability to the Senate as now organ
lied
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

oo aUsenO IrUlH 5ue DUa15 Veu oI U"01'
days. He was very hopeful OF its con-
summation. Gen. Hagood went to
Charleston this evening, will remain
there a few hours, and then proceed
to New York.-Col'1n,Jia Cor. NeaOs
and Ct1u1er.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

Colonel John G. Haskell has been
Sointed Attorney of the Columbia
kGreenville Railroad Company. In
of General James Conner, who
eaignsd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
MAJ PS!

WONDERFUL for the information
w they give, and more wonderful
still on account Of the low price. On one
side map of the United States and on
the other map Of the world-two maps
in one-with vast and varied amount
OF statistical and other information.
Orders can be left at THE ADVERTISER
u. G. ARTHUR, As't..
Jan. 3, ,-2m] Edgefeld, 8. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01
Sherif's Sale.

0uO1 LII - SC1ASs
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
=. EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
Shady Ann Huiet, vs. Ann B. Walker,
e. IT, Walker an4 D. r Durisoe.-
Foreclosure of Mortgage on Reatp prop
erty.
The Planters Loan and Savings Bank, Us
Ann B. Walker, E. T. Walker and u.
r. Durisoe. -F0recloSat'e Of Mortgage
on Real property.
DY virtue of an Order OF the Hon. w.
ID Fl. Wallace in the above stated case,
I will proceed to sell at Edgeield .. d.,
on Salesday in February next, the follow
ing mortgaged premises, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, situate.
living and being in the State and County
aforesaid, on waters Of Turkey Creek,
| adjoining lands of Laurence Johnston,
Bennett Holland, J. G. Brooks and Marx
Etheredge, and formerly owned by Eli
bert Bland and w. s. Mobley, contain
| ing six hundred End fifty [65OI acres,
| more or less. -
TERMS OF SALE: One-third The pur-
chase money to be paid in cash the bal
ance on credit of one and two years, IN
| equal instalments, with interest from day
| of sale. The credit portion to be secured
! by bond of the purchaser and mortgage
| of the premises sold.
w. 81. QUITS, s. E. c.
Jan, II, l8S3.-4te6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1883-02-01

There is a little stronger opposition
visible in the Senate to two. cent
postage than appeared in the House
Of Representatives, but the adoption
oil the law ia regarded as certain.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-09-08

are here arranging for local hsbita-
tions when the grand Sanhedrim
meets. Randall is still the leading
candidate for Speaker, the withdraw
al Of Blackburn, of Kentucky, not
adding to the chances of Carlisle from
that State. There are members who
would vote for Blackburn who, now
that he is out Of the way, will go to
Randall in preference to Carlisle.
Sunset Cox is making great noise,
but his chances are enthusiastically
small, and if all the other opponents
of Randall were to Withdraw in favor
of Cox, the former would have q
walk.over. Cox is singular char
scter. He is the brightest, wittiest,
best-equippsd debater in the House,
and is thoroughly orthodox in the
principles and tenets of democratic
faith is an excellent parliamentsr-
ian and fully posted in all govern.
mental affairs and the duties pertain
ing to Congress and Congressmen,
Yet there is sort of levity about
him which almost involuntarily forces
upon his colleagues-with whom he
is very popular-the conviction
that he was never intended to fill
the dignifisd position Of presiding
officer to the American Congress. In
other words, he is fit and worthy to
FIJI any other position in the House
but that of the Speskership. This il
the very peculiar impression he hal
made upon his colleagues. Another
element of weakness for him is the
fact that he will be only formally
backed by his State delegation. Ran
dali will secure majority of them
when the proper time arrives. If
was to venture prediction to-day al
to the organization that is to be,
would put it down thus: Speaker
Samuel Josiah Randall Clerk. D
@. Atkins, of Tennessee, and General
Fields, the former incumbent, Door
keeper. ANON.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-09-08
miscellaneous Advertisements.
Half Out of His Head.

30 DLESSED be the man." said Don
- Quixotes weary squire, "who in
vented sleep" Sancho's gratitude is ours,
but what If one cannot for any reason en-
Joy that excellent inventionp NERVOUS
ness in me had become disease" writes
Mr.. VIM. Coleman, the well-known whole.
sale druggist of Buffalo, N. Y.
IL could not sleep, and my nights were
either passed in that sort Of restlessness
which nearly crazes man, or in kind OF
slupor, haunted by tormenting dreams
Having taken PARKER's Tonic for other
troubles, l tried it also for this. The re-
suit both surprised and delighted me My
nerves were toned to concert pitch, and, i,
like Cesar's fat men, fell into the ranks
of those who sleep O. nights l should add
that the Tonic speedily did away with the
condition Of general debility and d7spep-
sia occasioned by my previous seepless-
ness, and gave me strength and perfect di-
gestion. In brief, the use of the Tonic
thoroughly re-establshed my health. l
have used PARKER's Tonic with entire
success for sea-sickness and for the bowel
disorders incident to ocean voyages"
This preparation has heretofore been
known as PARKER's GINGER Tonic.
Hereafter it will be advertised and sold
under the name of PARKER's Tonic
emitting the word "ainger." Hrscox &
Co. are induced to make this change by
the action of unprincipled dealers who
have for years deceived their customers by
substituting inferior preparations under
the name of ginger. We drop the mis-
leading word all the more willingly, as
ginger is an unimportant aavoring ingre
dent in our Tonic.
There is no change, however, in the
preparation itself, and all bottles remain
ing in the hands of dealers, wrapped un-
der the name of PARKER's GINGER Tonic
contain the genuine medicine if the fac.
simile signature of HIsCox & Co. is at the
bottom OF the outside wrapper. [Sept |
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-09-08

WITNESS the following letter received
this week, dated "War Department, Sur
geon Gererars Office, Washington, D. c..
Aug. 25, 1888" 1t is one of many testi'
monials constantly coming to hand:
MY DEAR Mr.. PERCY
AS my supply of your "Hay Fever
Remedy" will very soon become exhaust
ed, would thank you very much to for
ward to me quart of it at your earliest
convenience, as | would be miserable with
out it. Your "Hay Fever Remedy" is the
successful antagonist of Hay Fever, or
Autumual Catarrh. am indebted to it
tor not having any longer to shut myself
up in close dark room, with the ther-
mometer at 000 and upwards in the shade
Forward your bill for same and will re.
NIT by registered letter
Very truly yours,
DAVID FLYNN.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-09-08

The American clergyman could not
speak any tongue but his own. There
was a doubt how the ceremony would
end almost as soon as it began, but
this was removed by the bridegroom,
who acted as an interpreter, put the
questions. made the responses, and
declared the marriage ceremony per-
formed.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-09-08

The small boys are utilizing the
lower reservoir to some purpose, de-
termined that its founders shall not
have lived in vain. 1t has been con
verted into an arena for juvenile
walking matches. They complain,
however, of the scarcity of something
wherawith to dampen the sawdust.