davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

Tie largest room in the world un
der one roof and unhroken by Pillars
is in st. Petersburg. 1t is 62O feet
long BY $50 feet liz breadth. By day
l;pht it is used for military displays,
and a battalion can completely MA
nuavre in it. Twenty thousand wax
tapers are required to light it. The
roof of this structure is single ar u
of iron, and it exhibits remarkable
engineering skill iu the architect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

If anything in the world will make
a man feel badly, except pinchlng his
fingers in the crack ol door, it Ii d
quarrel. No man fills TO think less
of himself after imam he did before /;
it degrades him in the eysS OF others,
and what il worse, trnda 10 blunt his
seuslbiIitieB, anu increase his lrrlta-
bility. The truth is, the morepeacea'
sly and quietly We get on, the better
for our neighbors. Ia nine cases ont
of ten, the best course is. if man
cheats you. to qnit dealing him, ii he
ISLANDERS You, take care to live down
his ISLANDERS. Let snch persons alone
for there is nothing hetter than. this
way OF dealing with those who in]nre
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

rfHve nut iof25112i iolno az
ancestral hals. They have not ceased
TO cheriahlfhe memories and tradi
tions of their fathers; they have not
vet loststhat: thrillsoi delight and OF
pride at the mention Of the glorlea
and sufferings and distinctive features
Of the past. They still retain part
at least of that civilization that made
them quite distinct from the North in
those blitbesome, cheerful, prosperous
times when the men Of the South sup
plied the whole country with its
statesmanahip. and kept the Govern
ment speeding on its grand highway
of progress, but under strict Constr,
tutional guidance.
No, no, there is no "New South
as yet. It's the same NOBLE torg'V'
ing, impulsive, plucky South that
stood up SO grandly for principle and
whose virtues proved equal to every
calamity. 1t is the same South, re-
iuvenated, freshened, more pulssan'
and more hopeful. 1t is the famt
old South with new aspirations, new
impulses, new ardor, new resolves
Long, long may it be before. the Ole
South shall be dead and the New
South shall be in it's stead. We trus
that not in our time shall.the asterls!
(*) Of death be written against tha
name that has been so dear to us al
along lifes chequered pilgrimage
Ill.,. grand old So~thI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
It il impossible to read the WI

1t is impossible to read the War
Records being published by the Con-
gress and the various papers on the
war now being published in the en-
t.s,y without marveling at the blum
ders that were perpetrated on either
side. If the South had been b essel
with. only such commanders as Lee
Pender, Jackson, Jo ] ohnston, Rhodes
and few others, and not been cursed
with soldiers OF very different kind
it would have gained its ends before
the sscond year had expired, and pos
slbly much earlier. If, on the Other
hand, the North had been blessed
with only such soldiera as its very
best the probability is that the wal
would have ended disastrously for thi
South by the end of the second year
If there had been Napoleon OF
either side the war would have ended
as he determined. We have JUS
been reading up the battle OF Sever
Pines and If Stonewall Jackson ant
w. D. Pender had been ln comman'
OF Longstreet's and Hnger's fore forces
splendid victory would have crowne'
the fine Generalship OF 10 Johnston
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

An effort is being made to drain
the lowlands on Fair forest. The
creek has filled up in the neighbor'
hood of Pacolet and below, tn It rhllls
and fever are becoming very prevalent,
and property for miles around IS sald
to be deproeiating. Besides hundreds
Of acres of fine bottom lands have be-
come wei and worthless, which it Is
believed can easily be reclaimed
.Sponton5uro Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Directions for Planting Chu-

Soak the seed in.an open vessel that
will leak weter and throw warm water
on every daJ. until they begin to sprout,
which will take about four or five days,
If the weather is warm.
Planting should be done from the first
of April to the first of June.
Select sandy or flowery soil, break
we'll, then broadcast fertilizers and har-
row in.
Lay off rows so inches apart, with a
small plow or drill that will open about
two inches deep, then drop seed one or
two in place every IS inches while the
earth:is fresh, then cover with small
plow,running on each side OF them, coy
eriug seed about three or tour inches
deep.
AS soon as the first sprout can be seen,
or in about six days, harrow with light
harrow, moving the whole surface of tno
ground. This viii destroy the tirsv coat
of weeds and gr3ns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

a terrible rainfall occurred through
ont Texas Sunday night, the 18th
May. Millions Of loll"ra Of damage
occurred in the State. 1t was the
heaviest rain known in years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

The Hous'on (Textp) Light Guard
won the first prize at Mobile and
New Orleans this year and at its own
town last year. It has poeksted in
about a year $4,000 in prizes. ltis
the crack company iu the South, and
is probably equal to any in the Unit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

The sure effects Of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla are thorough and permanent. If
there is lurking taint of acroiula
about you, Ayers sarsaparilla will
dislodse it, and expel it from your
system.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Tie Results Of the COmmY
Convention. z

The Commercial Convention, Yeld
in Atlanta, has proved to be success.
More than eleven hundred memaers
represented the various towns and
cities Of the country. The Con{en'
ton was in session for several days,
and there was probably the usual
amount Of speech making. Col. w.
l.. Trenholm. OF Charleston. partlcl-
patei often in the debates Of the Con
ventiou. The following important
measures were endorsed by the Con-
vention, and recommended to the at
tentiol OF Congress
l. Extension of our foreign trade.
2. A uniform bankrupt law.
8. The temporary suspensioa ol
silver coinage.
4. Against National control ofrail
roads. h
S. The abolition Of tobacco feve,
nue. tax.
6. Steamship connection with South
America. -
z. A National Department OF
merce.
s Against tax on commercial tavel
ers.
The proceedings Of the CONVENTION
were wound up bya splendid bal
and supper at the "Kimball House,
at which more than two thoussp pd la
dies and gentlemen were present
Every one in attendance upoh tn
Convention seemed 10 be delShte
with Atlanta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

President Cleveland does not take
any stock in the abuse that certain
politicians and newspapers are heap
ing upon Secretary Bayard. He hal
spoken ont in meeting, and declared
ths. Mr.. Bayard is one of the mos'
conscientious and useful members o
the Cabinet. Every unprejudiced per
son who has watched Bayard's course
will say "amen" to that statement
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
MIR. Schurz and the South.
We have not read Mr.. Schurz' s

We have not read Mr.. Schurz' 8
pamphlet on The New South" In
the fist place the profit to be derived
wouli not be equal to the outlay.
Mr.. Schurz lectured and made money
out of the Southern people. He could
not find out very much that is true
and worth knowing by rapid trip
from townsto town and State to State.
Mr.. Schurz is a politician. He has
been a rabid Republican, supporter
Of Greeley, supporter of fraudulent
Hayes and Secretary Of Interior. in
his Cabinet, and latterly Mugwump.
Mr.. Schuiz is man Of very superior
abilities and he may be an honest man,
but he is not very consistent one.
He could stand Hayes, who stole an
office, with 100000 salary attached,
but he could not stand jim Blaine,
who. got his money by fraud and false
hood. Mr.. Schurz may be disinter-
ested in praising the South and blow
ing its horn. But he is politician,
and he may not be apolitician Of that
grade that makes his testimony spe-
cially valuable when there is to be
an election ahead.
A man, however excellent an OBJ
server, cannot CLEAN much by travel.
ling for short time in great sec.
tion where the population is scattered.
We know how much this country has
suffered at the hands of English tou-
rists from Mrs. Trollope's day until
now. Only few people are met and
these generally under The artificial
forms Of society. If Mr.. Schnrz had
lived in the South for eight or ten
years and would then write .candtdy
aud freely of the resources, advanta-
ees, peculiarities and excellencies OF
the South, we would be glad to give
attention to what lie says.
Mr.. Schurz has copied the lingo OF
set of scribblers that are nothing II
they are not strained and original.
"The New South" is just one Of those
catch phrasea that tickle the ear and
crafty the eye Of class. But it is
not the New, Sonth" yet, we are
glad to know. When the traditions
and principles and faiths and social
life of the Southern people have all
been violated and transformed by I'M
:::'s''j ::::':s' E.: e.; 6; G.; !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

London correspondence aay Mre'
Langtry has lost much of the beauty
that made her famous. Her COM
plexion and stately bearing are an be-
fore, but she looks Jagged and hsg.
gard, and her eyea have lcst their
,sr brightness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

The Georgia Legislature will m' ct
in summer session OIL the first Wednss-
daI in July.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Over a Coffin Lid.
Observation-Disclosures
mo A oooa w;fe Cod hless hsrl',

"Ghe-was-a-good-wife- ife-to-
me. A good wife, God bless her
The words were spoken iu tr' NIB
ling accpnts over a cofia lid. The
woman asleep there had borne the
heat and burden OF LIES long day
and no one had ever heard her mur-
mur; her hand was quick to reach
out in helping grasp to those who
ie!l by the waSside, and her leet were
swift on errands Of mercy; the heart
oil her husband had trusted in her,
he bad left her to lorg hours OF soli
tude, while he amused himaelf in
scenes in which she had no part.
Wuen boon companions deserted him,
when tickle affection seIfsLly depart
Ell, when pleasure palled, be went
home and found her waiting for him.
Come from your long, long rowing.
On Lies sea so bleak and rongh.
Come 10 Inc, tender and loving
And ! shall be blest enough" >"
That had been her loving song
always on her lips or in her heart.
Children had been born to them. She
had reared them almost alone-they
were gone! Her hand had led them
to the uttermost edge Of the morning
that hes no noon. Then she had COM
forted him and Gent him out strong
and whole hearted, while she stayed
at home and-cried. What can wo.
man do but cry y?-and trust?
Well, she is at rest now. But she
could not die until he had promi; ed
to bear up" not TO fret, but to re-
member how happy they had been.
They? Yes, it is even so. For size
Was blest in giving, and he in recelv'
ing. 1t was an equal partnership
after all
-was-a-good- wife-tc-
me.
Oh! man mani Why got have
told her so, when her ears were not
dnlled by death? Why wait to- ray
these words over coftin where's lis
a wasted, weary, gray. haired woman,
whose eyes have 30 long held that pa
thetic story of loss and suffering aud
patient yearuiug, which 30 many so
men eyes reveal-lo those who read.
Why not have made the wilde, ness
in her heart blossom like the rose
with the prodigaIity OF your love?
Now yon would give woNds-weie
they yours t give-lo see aas tesrs
: : s:;; word g s:s. {e::
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

Awhisker dye must be coy fel
to rse,5 easy to apply, imPo@b
rub off, elegant in appsara5N
cheap in price. Backingha D
for the Whiskers unites in
these merits. Try it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Tea as il should lse.

ina or porcelain pot. If
petal let it be tin. new,
pan never use it when
out and the iron ex
70 yon are playing
Z; Ia a tannste or iessss,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

Nearly $45. 900 have been subserib
ed for the Atlanta Y. NJ. Q. A. build
ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
80 5aSs n a aaSsExI

ton contrary g shs firss. 1ney -ue-
stroy two or three coats of weeds in this
way. Then cultivate with plow and hoe,
keeping all other vegetation destroyed
unit they cover the beds
$4.00 per ;bushel; or soc. per quart By
mall. Address,
& g j. + WATSON,
# IS ~ s S Marion, 8. G.
90 Anr ii ISS5-lm
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
NORMAN STALLION.

il HE Norman Stallion, ELDER, will
stand for the season at the residence OF
oliver L. Dobson, Esq. Any informa-
ton wanted can be obtained from MIR.
Dobson, one mile and half East of
Edge6eld G. 81.
May. A, 1913 VIM. JOHNSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

Distil1ers and JOb6,rs.
Apr. IA, lSS5.-3m
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

-was-a-good- wife-tc-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.
SENATOR GoRMAN is at the Riggs.

SENATOR GoRMAN is at the Riggs.
THE President will receive callers on satur-
day hereafter.
Hon. G. IL. oURY of Arizona, arrived in the
city yesterday
MEDICAL DIRECTOR GEORGE PECK, U. s, N,
Is ut Wormleys.
PosTMA TER KNICKERBoCKER, OF Aurora,
H.. died yesterday. ....
Hon. JOHN IL. HALEY, Of Newton, ILL.,, is
stopping at the Metropolitan.
MIR. ROBERT NJ. MCLASE, United States min
lister TO France, has arrived at Paris.
BISHOP f. NJ. WHITE, of Richmond, ar
rived ut the Metropolitan Hotel last night.
JoHN b. PET JR.. son OF the well.known
Baltimore Catholic publisher, was in the city
yesterday.
Miss EMMA THURsBY took out for drive
yesterday Miss Agnes Huntington and Nine.
HopoSirk.
HoN. ALLEN POTTER, formerly mayor and an
ex-member OF Congress, died yesterday at
Kalamazoo, Mich,
THE President has received his new car
rlage, which Is q handsome though plain three
glass landeau with no lettering on it,
REV. DE-. G. II. W. PETRIE for nearly thirty
years pastor of the Presbyterian Church in
Montgomery, Ala. died yesterday after short
illness, aged 10 years.
GEN. BENJAMIN RUMBLE who was placed on
the retired list OF the army some years ago by
order of President Grant, has been restored to
the pension rolls with the rank OF major.
NoTIrING is known at tho State Department
of the reported recall of Senior Godoy, the
Gillian minister to the United States. 1t Is
said there that ne loft New York n few
days ago for san Francisco, intending to go
thence to Chilli on a leave of absence.
The following called on the President yester-
day; Representatives Ellis, Buterworth, Ryan
aud Manning, slocum and delegation, and
| Cole, with GOV. Henry Lloyd, of Maryland; NJ,
| i. Morris G. Il. Hamilton, G. l.. Paris,
| New York; Moi, Theo. j. Eckerson. j. X.
Toole, and VIM Wallace, Montana L, W
| Oyster, president Federation of Labor Unions
| T., p. Breen, z. J. Joaohimsen, New York
| Geo. Ticknor Curtis, Wm, A. Boyd, New York
sIcgrlod Gruner, president New YORK Cotton
| Exohangei Charles r. Palmer, VIM Wood
ward, it,, New York, aud Dorsey CIagetE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09
IMPORTANT TO sURErIEs.
Justice Cox Decides that They are
Not Liable in Certain Cases.

Justice Cox Decides that They are
Not Liable in Certain Cases.
An important case on the official bond
of United States officer was decided
yesterday in the circuit court. The
United States sued Carrie b. Evans, ad-
ministratrix, and the trial resulted in
favor Of tho defendant. George ID. Benja-
min was appointed disbursing agent for
the new State, War, and Navy Depart
ment building, and gave bond of
$50,000 which was signed by John o.
Evans and Thomas l.. Hume as suroties.
BENJAMIN, during the period of this
agency, was also employed at salary of
$4,000 year in tho service Of the en-
gineer in charge of public buildings and
grounds. He faithfully accounted for all
the public money as disbursing agent,
but deducted the compensation fixed by
law aud agreed upon between him and
the Secretary of War, and took credit for
il. The amount Of this com pensstion was
disallowed by the first comptroller of the
treasury on the ground that Benjamin
was receiving salary Of $4,000 year
under his other appointment, and the
additional compensation to public officers
and clerks was prohibited by express
statute.
Justice Cox held, in the first place, tina,
the statute in question did not apply to
such case; and, second, that the sureties
on the bond could not be held IL it did,
and judgment was given for the admins
tratrix of the estate of John o. Evans
This case was brought forward as a test
thore being several others like it pend
ing which have grown out of this ruling
Of the comptroller. Assistant District
Attorney Coyle appeared for the United
States and Col. Enoch Totten for the de-
PENDANT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09
SPRING CROP REPORTS.
The Progress OF Flowing ana Cotton
Pianting--NW inter whcnt I'm Worse
Condition Than Reported.


Piantlng--w inter whcnt I'm Worse
Condition Than Reported.
The May report Of the department Of
agriculture relates to the progress Of
spring blowing and of cotton planting
and to the condition of winter grain,
meadows, aud pastures. 1t also reports
tho prevailing rates of wages of farm
labor. Cotton planting though compara-
lively late is well advanced, fully four
iifths Of tho proposed area having been
planted. The usual proportion seeded on
tho LIST Of May Is probably per cent.
greater. Last year but two-thirds of the
area was in germination at this date.
Rains in Texas have delayed work in
planting. Everywhere IL was begun late,
but the progress has ut most points been
unusually rapid. Tho plants have been
slow in termination on dry areas and
have not yet made their appearance at
many points.
Spring blowing, in preparation for
planting, is everywhere lato. Last year
at this date 1t was estimated to DO two
thirds done. This year 1t is scarcely six
tenths. The estimated average of a series
of years exceeds sOven-tonths. Less than
half of this work is done in the eastern
states, In New York, Ohio, and Michigan.
A much larger proportion is finished in
the northwest, where corn, potatoes, aud
other late planted crops are grown in
smaller proportion.
The injury to tho winter wheat crop
was greater than appearances indicated
on the Isl of April. The roots were killed
in the central belt even worse than was
supposed In New York the snow pro-
lection was ample. except in spots, and in
Michigan no material injury occurred.
But in the Ohio valley and in Missouri
reports Of condition are much reduced.
In the South slight improvement in tho
prospect has occurred. Tho average of
condition in tho principal wheat. growing
states is as follows: Now York, %;
Michigan, 100; Ohio. SO; Kentucky, As;
Indiana, 20; Illinois, AZ; Missouri, go;
Kansas, 81. The general average is 20,
instead of II in April, reduction Of
per cent, reducing tho indicated produc.
tion of winter wheat to about 250,000,0O0
bushels. The condition Of rye is also
lower than reported in April, yet much
better than wheat, the average being SO.
Tho average of condition of winter barley
is SO. The moving lands promise n
nearly average crop Of hay, tho average
of condition being %. Pastures look
nearly as well-condition 80.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09

The Washington clerk is not as a rule
an enviable being. He is beset with
fears at brief intervals. His head always
feels loose on his shoulders. His pay is
inadequate to support him and his family
comfortably. He feels that he has lost
his place In tho business world. And
yet at every change of administration
men and women throng to Washington
burning with eagerness to obtain places,
and many of them are even willing to
mortgage their salaries for year or two
in order to crafty one Of the emptiest
and most elusive of small ambitions. II
is upon such weaknesses that the predace-
Gus sham oiiice-brokers fatten.-Nev York.
Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09

In reference TO the Anglo. Russian con-
troversy there is ono feature that is pro-
voking much comment decidedly unfav-
orablo to England, and that is the differ
ent treatment awarded to Gen. Komaroff
and Gen. Lumsden by the governments
they respectively represent. Komaroff
in violation of distinct understanding
between England and Russia, attacked
the Afghans and captured Penjdeh, but
reported that his course was forced upon
him by tho Afghans. Gen. Lumsden re-
ported to his government in substance
that Gen. KomaroiT had lied in his re-
port, and that his attack upon the
Afghans was totally unprovoked aud
made with full knowledge of the fact
that he was violating the agreement on.
tered into between England and Russia.
Upon his report England based her ex-
tensive preparations for war, and so far
as the world is informed, was justified in
doing so If she considered the violation OF
her covenant with Russia sufficient
cause for war.
Russia, not seeming TO care whether
Komaroif was right or wrong, has stood
BY him and invested him with new honors
and powers. It may be that he acted UNI
der secret orders from st. Petersburg,
but whether no did or not his govern.
ment backs him up with a steady persist.
once worthy of admiration, and as n
noticeable point Gen. KomaroR still hold.
Penideh. England, on tho other hand
recalls her agent, Lumsden, aud, no mat,
ter what or how good reason Mr.. Glad
stone may assign for the act, there is NJ
doubt whatever that in tho eyes Of thu
/ Asiatics his long years of honorable ser
/ vice are discredited and he disgraced be
I yond roparatiQn. OF course no. suci
stigma will attach to Gen. Lumsden ii
the minds of European nations. The re
proach, if any finally accrues, will attacl
to tho Gladstone ministry for havinI
adopted course almost certain to lowe
British prestige in Afghanistan and India
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09

There is just one word in the English
vocabulary which expresses the senti-
ments of the Washington Post on the re-
fusal of Republican officials, like Miss
Sweet, of Chicago, to resign when asked
TO do so. This word is "impudent." So
the Post initiates its lungs, puhs out its
cheeks, and pronounces it by concentrat-
ing all its rage into one effort. The Wash
ington organ forgets that the administra-
ton is playing at civil service reform.
and that all the Mugwumps are rolling
their eyes and poking their elbows into
everybody's sides aud asking if anybody
ever saw such reform before. Is it any
wonder, then, that few Republican
office holders take Mr.. Cleveland at his
word and refuse to give place to hungry
Democrats ?-Philadelph Press.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-05-09

mocracy will then be thrown to the breeze sup
ported by federal influence and, greater than
all, just cause, which will bring them as allies
the black voters OF the south aud the moral
sympathy Of large majority Of tho people
without regard to party. This course would
remove the race issue from politics ifyou de-
lay your action the organized white laborof the
republic will take the matter In hand to pre-.
vent further competition with the under paid
labor of the south, and history will rccitc that
there was not another Democratic President
elected within twenty-five years after the close
Of your term.
Bidding you adeu for q week
THE NArIoNAb REruBLfcAN.