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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24
SISTER eRAcEs.
By MRS. NJ. a. K1DDER.
A friend and neighbor said to me:
"of graees named, there are but three
Faith, Hope, and blessed Charity"

"Of graees named, there are but three
Faith, Hope, and blessed Charity"
s.ghree more, said, there should be
friend,
Three moro to bless us to the end;
May heaven 70 us.this trio send.
'.And if to listen you'll agree,
I'll tell their precious names to thee:
Love. Patience, and sweet Courtesy"
Love should with Faith go hand in hand,
And PatienceNwait at Hopes command,
While Courtesy equipped should stand
At Charity's wide open door,
And as her ministrations pour
Upon the people, go befo.e.
Yes Courtesy should always lead
Prepare the rough soil for the seed,
And bear the cruise of oil in need
When dwelling on fair Charity,
:Methink. k.mz .neishSeeET Jea,H Il agrees
Too little Of sweet Courtesy.
1t is of life better part,
Theray to warm a troubled heart,
The precious balm to heal the smart.
twill the sternest soul beguile;
Where dwelt frown twill plant q
smile,
Itssinfuenee speeding many mile.
Then hail, al, hail, our graces three!
Send forth their praise DER land and
sea
Love, Patience, and sweet Courtesy!
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A Coffin, a shrold, a Hearse.
How Greenvllle Man has Arranged
for his own Funeral.

From time to time reference has
been made to the calmness and fore.
eight which r. P. Roddy, Of this city,
has exhibited in making preparation
for decent and respectable funeral
and burial place. He is determined d
that his remains shall have nothing
but respectable and becoming inter
ment and that his grave shall not be
a simple, barren mound Of clay. The
attention which he has already be-
slowed upon tie lot in which his re,
mains are to rest, has been described
Now there is nothing more 10 be
done. His coffin, his shroud and his
hearse are now secured and arrange
ments for very nice funeral are
completed. Mr.. Roddy has been ne.
gotiating for some time with L. R
Cline, the we'll known undertaken,
for an outfit for house of clay. Mr.
RFegaa, inquired t.ha-Ftice of a coffin.
Mr. Cline told him that he could give
him "a nice one" for fifty dollars
Mr.. Roddy said that..was higher than
he wished to pay. A fifteen dollar
one was suggested, but Mr.. Roddy
still .hesifated. He then inquired the
price cf shroud, and was informed
that they ranged from FIVE to ten dol
lars. Mr.. Roddy chose the FIVE dol.
lar, one. Then the Lire Of the hearse
Sa was discussed. Mr.. Cline named
ten dollars. Finally Mr.. Roddy in
dicatei that he would pay thirty
dollars for the funeral out6t--ffteen
for the coffin, FIVE for the shroud and
ten for the.hearse hire. Messrs. Cline
and Roddy went into a store on
Main street to draw ur the agree
nent and close the bargain. But Mr.
Roddy still thought that his funeral
expenses were too steep. He sug-
gested. a cheaper cofin-a FIVE dollar
one. The amendment was accepted
and the sum vas reduced to twenty
dollars. Then Mr.. Roddy wanted
ten more dollars deducted, but he
could "scale" the rates no lower and
he therefore handed over the twenty
dollars. Mr.. Cline gave his receipt
and the trade was perfected. Mr.
Roddy was anxious to have Mr.
Cline's services, wishing no one else
to do his undertaking.-Gresnr'ta
NeUs.
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From a Prominent LAWYER.

Maj. j. H. Whitner Of Greenville,
s. G. says: Whilst do not regard
Norman's Neutralizing Cordial as a
universal -Panocea, yet it affords me
pleasure to say that l have used It
with much benefit to self and family
in all affections OF lhe bowels so usn
al in our section Of the country du
ring the Summer season. Indeed l
never use any other medicine FIR
such complaints. "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24

Capt. Henry Twiggs has resigned
his conductorship on the Augusta
and Knoxville Railroad. This is q
matter Of regret to his friends and
to the authorities Of ihe road. 1t is
understood that he goes on the Sa.
vannah Valley road with his brother,
Maj. A. j. Twiggs.
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Becoming Popular.

Norman's Neutralizing Cordial is
fast becoming one of the, most popu.'
lar articles in existence. 1t soon will
be the sine qua non in every house
hold. Mothers do not hesitate 10
give it to their children, being SO
harmless, hence its popularity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24

If the Democratic party believes
that the hair of q dog is good for
his bite it might swallow Sammy
Randall as presidential candidate
Otherwise that is a dangerous pro-
ceeding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24

The MAYOR OF HAMBURG.-An
exciting election took placefor Mayer
OF Hamburg yesterday. The contest
ants were Messers. P. L. Nurnberger
and Lip6eld Davis. The former re-
ceived 45 votes and the latter SIS
votes. We learn that fraud is claimed
and the election will be contested
Mr.. Nurnberger having gone to Aiken
for this purpose.-AaGgusta Erening
We7re
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TIE NEGRO EDUCATIONAL Bill

TIE NEGRO EDUCATIONAL BILL
We are glad to see that Senator
Butler takes high ground against the
appropriation of the national treasu-
ry for educational purposes. There
never was greater wrong than ed
ucstion at public expense, and we
doubt the sincerity of any man who
prstends to be over Jealous on the
subject of negro education. Abh"'
mHe Press and Banner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24

The protest of the people at Gin
cinnati against our criminal laws and
criminal law practice is an intensified
expression of, popular feeling that
perYades the entire country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24
ter eight years OF ginger ale.

Senator Butler made one good
point in his speech in opposition t,I
the Blair bill. Referring to the as.
tonishiug increase Of cotton manu-
factures in the South, Gen. Butler
cited the fact that during the past
three years, twenty five millions Of
dollars have been expended for cotton
machinery, and that seven millions
and half Of this amount was the ad-
ditional cost caused by protective da'
ties. Let the General Government
said the Senator, lift these and simi-
lar burdens from great productive In
dustries, that annually increase the
ability oil the State to support her
schools, and the result will be found
far more profitable and acceptable
than direct appropriations for educa
ton from the National Treasury
There is no reason, however, why
the South should not have both aid
for education, and free machinery for
cotton spinning and weavirs.--Eere5
and Courier.
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Mr.. Tilden is one of those remark
able individuals that, the more yoa
kick them, the more kicking they can
stand.
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seven Thirsty Years,
Twenty Men Who Pledged Themselves
in Sobriety Until Democrat Is
Elected.

CHICAGO, April 9.-The day after
the decision of the Electoral Commits
sion declaring R. B. Hayes President
of the United States was rendered,
twenty middle aged men met before
the bar of a Madison street saloon to
take drink Of whiskey. 1t was the
last drink Ct whiskey they were TO
take until a Democratic President
should be inaugurated. They had
made solemn VOW TO this effect, and
the penalty that was fixed Tor break.
ing it was fine OF 3loC. Ii any
fines should be collected the money
was to be placed in bank and ex,
pended on the inauguration Of u
Democratic President in fttlngly
celebrating the end Of their period of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-04-24

. M Jersey bull and Jersey bull calves
f,r sale. Isl o. F. CuEATHAM.
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time is now drawing neal' when they
sanguinely hope they will be absolVed
from their oath.
0; the twenty, two nave died, five
have proved backslidsrs. four Of them
paying ther fines, and the fifth being
t,o poor to do SO. This leaves th:r-
teen of the original twenty and, as
far as is known, they have not violated
their pledges.
One Of those who took the pledge
is John Pearson, waiter at the Sher,
man House. Pearson has lost & couple
Of fortunes. lie has been in business
off and on since 1851, and is par.
ticular crony Of B. P. Hutchinson,
the millionaire grain and commission
man.
YES" he admitted when spoken
to, ! am one of the twenty. | have
never tasted drop OF whiskey since
1876. None OF us were very hard
drinkers, but we all drank enough
to make it a terrible plivation to quit
30 suddenly. l. Democratic Presi
dent shosl1 not be elected for twenty
years we were to keep our pledge
There was 10 limit or condition.
When do you expect to take n
drink again .
March 5, 1885," answered Pear
son, unhesitatingly, and The Presi-
dent will be Samuel j. Tiiden. /
don't intend to get dunk, fer | never
did, but the first glass of whiskey
will taste mighty good, | reckon, af-
ter eight years Of ginger ale.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

The opening and closing sentences
of Herbert Spencer's article in the
current Popular Science Monthly, on
THE Great Political Superstition,
are epigrammatic He asserts, in
beginning, that "The great political
superstition of the past was the di-
vine right Of Kings. The great poll
cal superstition Of the present is
the divine right Of Parliaments. The
oil Of amounting seems unware to have
dripped from the head Of one on to
the heads Of many. and given sacred
ness to them also and 10 their DEGREES.
Government, he holds, in a popularity
governed nation, Is properly but a
simple committee Of management.
with no authority except that confer
red by those appointing.
In conclusion he saws: The func-
ton Of liberalism IN the past was that
Of putting a limit 10 the powers Of
Kings. The function u true
liberalism in the future vii be that
q putting a Enit to the powers Of
PzTlAneut
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He Experimental.

He was bashful wooer, but there
was a certain manliness about him
which indicated that he only needed
little encouragement to let himself
out She saw this and she resolved
on policy of encouragement.
DO you believe these stories in
the funny papers," she asked, "about
the willingness of young ladies to be
kissed?"
81 really can't say" he replied.
"They may be true" Then, gather
ing courage, he added: 81 hope
they are true" and he drew closer to
her.
ut seems to me-" she said, "that
there is only one way in which a
young man can discover whether
they are true or not.
"And what way is that?" he asked.
There was q brief pause. Then,
with faraway look in her eyes she
answered:
"By experimenting when he has
the opportunity"
He experimental.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31
PLANT A HOME.

Young beginners in life's morning,
Don't forget the rainy day.
Sunshine cannot last forever,
Or the heart be always gay.
Save the dime and then the dollar,
Lay up something as you roam
Choose some blooming spot OF beauty,
Some fair lot, and 'planta home"
You too, who have babes around you,
Coming up to take Your place;
Give them something 10 remember,
Homestead memories let them trace.
Would you feel the pride Of manhood,
Let the sun your dwelling greet,
Breathe the blessed air OF freedom,
Own the soil beneath your feet
You too, who perhaps have squandered
Life's fair morn-'tis not too late
Start at once to WOO bright Fortune,
Rail no more ut so-called Fate.
Sow the golden seeds OF saving
In the rich and quickening loan,
Spend your last days not with strangers
Enter Heavens gate from home.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31
BIshop Simpson and the wIpow's Son

In 1850 Cincinnati was visited by
the cholera, which desolated many
homes. A littleboy. Willie Campbell,
who attended the Wesley Chapel
Sunday school, was one OF the victims
His mother was a widow, and earning
her support as wash-woman, living
on the side Of hill near the top OF
Mt. Adams. The pastor was out OF
the city. The mother was greatly
distressed and appealed to the officers
of the school, as she did not like to
bury her child without funeral service.
The writer applied to several minis
tiers without success. The time Tor
the funeral was near at hand, and the
moor widow seemed 10 feel it 30
keenly that / went to the Book Con-
Germ, then on the corner OF Main and
Eighth streets, and was told that the
only minister about was editor Simp-
son. ! was quite young then, and it
was with great hesitation 1 entered
the editors room, as stranger, to
ask him to preach the funeral OF the
poor widows child. He was very
busy writing. ] stated the case, and
he laid down his pen, but did not
say, II am very busy" l saw that he
did not say. at was very hot l
knew that he did not say, "Go and
ask some other minister" He did
not attempt in any way to evade, and
if 1 had asked him to preach the
funeral to the greatest dignitary OF
the land, he could not have consen
ted more cheerfully. He simply
said: MY yodng brother, if you
will go with me and show the way, l
will 60" And that hot sultry after
noon, away upon the hill side, in a
little tenement.room, we made our
way-he to soIace the heart of the
poor wash woman, and preach a SER
mon that was full of power. You
may call this little thing to do. I
cali it great act, and it drew my
heart to this good man, and revealed
to me his true character rs man of
God, ready to do for his Master.
Many years have rolled by, the bishop
has performed mighty works for the
church and his country, but the
angels in heaven will strike no higher
anthem of praise, nor record greater
deed, than the funeral service of
Bishop Simpson over the poor widows
son. Western Christian Advocate.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

Says the Hon. Ignatius Donnelly,
reported in the Pilot Boston }:
"When in Congress, few members
were joking me about my Irish; one
of them, long legged fellow, some
six feet three inches high, we'll named
OF nature Shanks, clever fellow from
Indiana. Turning to him I said,
where were you bredF He COM
menced to laugh, and said, My father
was an Irishman and my grandmother
was an Irishwoman.' In the Senate
there was man from Illinois, with
acquiline nose and long black hair.
Time and again he was thought to be
descended from Logan the Indian.
Chatting familiarly with him one day
on the street Car 1 said, General
Logan, what is your descent?' He
hesitated. I said, where was your
father from ? "From the country
Monaghan in Ireland 1 thought
this worthy Irishman had married
squaw, and asked: Where was
your mother from? From the
county Monaghan, too he said; and
there was my Indian with long black
hair. had read in the newspapers
of the Scotch ancestry of General
Grant, SO once on the Mississippi l
asked his father. where are you
frcm2' From Philadelphia Where
were your people from From the
north of Ireland l questioned him
further, and found that his grand
mother was Kelly, which is not
Scotch name. Governor Ramsey, of
Minnesota, was published over the
country as Scotchman, of Scotch
and German descent. By accident 1
found that he was Swiss on his
mothers side and his father from the
country Monaghan, the same place
my Indian came from"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31
STATE NEWS.


New corn sells at Floresyille 80 ct
per bushel.
Chickens near Pendletonville are
dying of the cholera.
Brentwood wants a Building and
Loan Association.
New crop of yam potatoes were sci
ling in Temple last week.
The Evangelist, Maj. Penn, is hold
ing forth at Waxahachie.
Luling boasts of q 10 16 inch
daily called the Evening Wasp.
Measles have been ravaging the
western end OF Wilson County.
Denison wants cotton factory in
connection with her compress.
A marriage mania has broken out
in the Hopewell neighborhood.
Parker and Navarro counties have
organized exposition societies,
Dewitt County farmers are enjoy
ing bread made from this years corn.
The watermelon market is formally
and practically opened in Denison.
Ell Paso corn and cucumbers are
just coming in, a month later than
usual.
One hundred acres of peanuts
have been planted in Grayson Coun-
ty the past season.
A number of employees on the
Floresville Court House have struck
for higher wages.
Mr.. Chas, Mewzing, of Galveston,
has caulifower measuring nine feet
in circumference and eightand half
inches high.
A lady named Garret, living near
Rome, died from the bite of taran-
tula not long ago.
Mr.. Farmer of Fort Worth, who
came to Texas in 1910, built the first
house in that city.
Business is active at Wichita Falls
and brick and stone building are 60
ing up on all sides.
Lee Wright and Charles Hamilton,
had an alteration near Bremond
which resulted fatally for both.
A Mexican tried to kill his wife at
Taylor and shot and killed the officer
who tried to arrest him.
The Texas Methodist thinks that
an artesian well would prove inestim-
able boon to Weatherford.
tits said that the post-office at DIAL
las transacts more business than that
of any other city in the State.
The Decatur jail is almost COM
pleted, and the Tribune says it will
be both commodious and comfortable.
An Ell Paso darkey stole $40 from
q Chinaman and made u run for the
river to escape to Mexico. He sank
to his neck in the mud, however, and
his capture was easily effected.
A child died in Brownsville from
an attack of varioloid, Promptmeas-
ures are being taken to vaccinate all
the children and thus prevent the
spread of the disease.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31
End of the Vaudeville.

1t was mentioned day or so since
that the Vaudeville bar and theatre
had been sold by w. H. Simms,
administrator of the estate of Jack
Harris. The purchaser is John
Stappenbeck, and the price paid
$175325. Mr.. Stappenbeck proposes
to vacate the building at present
occupied by the theatre, and expects
to open at some other location next
season. The work of demolishing
the old place will begin to .morrow or
next day, The present location has
become historic and its floors are
stained with the blood of several who
enjoyed an unenviable distinction as
desperate, reckless men. Here Jack
Harris fell a victim to Ben Thomp-
sons deadly pistol and poured out
his life blood on the floor. The re-
cent terrible tragedy which resulted
in sending the noted Thompson and
Fisher to their last accounts is still
fresh in the memories of San Antonio
citizens. Joe Foster was another
victim of the bloody nth of March,
lingering but a short while after that
frightful encounter. The history of
the Vaudeville is replete with inter
est on account of the memorable
tragedies enacted there, and it will be
long before the blood stained spot
loses the notoriety it has gained. 1t
will long be pointed TO as the scene
of the death of two Of Texas most
desperate characters and linked with
the fame of Thompson and Fisher
Billy Simms will abandon business
for the summer, but expects to reopen
in the fall-CSan Antonio Light
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(Signed) Il. b. GLOVER.
DIR. BOsankO,

This name has become so familiar with
the most of people throughout tho United
States that 1t is hardly necessary to state
that he is the originator OF the great DR.,
Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, the
peoples favorite remedy, wherever known,
for Coughs. Colds, Consumption and all
elections of the Throat and Lungs. Price
30 cents and S1.O0. Sold by X. Fromme.
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A Valuable Chill Tonic. Read this Testl
mOny.

RANDALL, ARK, Jan. 10, 1888.
!Kesos. II. A. Robinson d Co..
Louisville, Ky.
Gentlemen-O Out Of all the Hughes Toni
| have sold since since have been selling
Il, not failure has been reported. Every
bottle has given perfect satisfaction.
recommend it-a certain, safe and speedy
cure for Chills and Fever.
Respectfully,
(signed) Il. b. GLOVER.
Prepared by II. A. Robinson a Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, Louisville, KY. Sold
at wholesale by leading Wholesale Druggists.
and ut retail by X. Fromme, San Marcos, and
retail Druggists generally. Retails at u oO
per bottle, six bottles for 80 10.
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covered as It is certain in its effects and does not
blister. Read proof below.
ST. Charles, Arkansas, August %, 1888.
b.. KESDALL d Co Gents IL tsk1 pleasure in
informing you that used nearly all oil the bottle oil
Kendalls SPAWN cure that you sent me from ST.
Louis according to directions, to my satisfaction
land must say to my surprise) in about two weeks
my mare entirely we'll Of the lameness caused
bv bog SPAWN OF over one years standing and in
three weeks time the swelling all gone and the
mare Is now entirely well and trot as glib o.
ever. I -onsder The bottle OF Kendalls SPAWN Cure
worth to me $3.50 600 As the animal was worthless
as she was on three leg and could scarcely get
around on them and now she IL the finest buggy
animal in these parts and With the reminent Of the
bottle after curing the mare, have very nearly
tured very severe corn on the ball OF my Dig toe
that has given great pain for two or three years
have only applied kendAiIs SPAWN Cure fOur
times and the corn now nearly out by the root
aud without any pain. In short think that IL u
the best liniuent that Ia in I have kenislrs
Treatise on the Horss and bis -issssss and would
not take any money inr il 70 csuld not get smother
Hoping you great success remain
You're respectfully.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

An eccentric man. living ON a farm
On the edge Of Rhode Island. was
very sverse 10 take life. When asked
Why be didn't slaughter his FAT pig.
be replied: haven't the heart 70
IN Il, for The poor thing seems 80
much HE che Of the fanny
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness Loss of APP
petite. Yellow skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is a
positive cure. Sold by Reynolds Daniel,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

What oauses The grea; rylsh AZ L From
mes Drug store = The free distribution
Of sample bottles q Dr. Bo-anko's Cough
and lung Syrup. the most Popular rsnciy
for Coughs Coids. Cousumpiion and Bron
ehiiNs nov On the market Regular siss
50 cents AMI sloa
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

"HACKMETACK," q lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and so cents Sold by
Reynolds d Daniel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint you
have printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. II never fails to cure.
Sold by Raynold & Daniel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

THE REV. GEO. II. THAYER, OF Bour-
bon, Iud., says: Both myself and wife owe
our lives to SHIL0HS CONSUMPTION
CURE" Sold by Reynolds d Daniel.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-31

SHILOHS CATARRH REMEDY pos
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipthera and Canker
Mouth. Sold by Reynolds d Daniel.
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WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cents, 80 cents, and 81. Reynolds d DAN
iel