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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
Taking Dickens Down.

@I am d great admirer of the
works of Charles Dickens, but /
had a very poor opinion of the
man." said L. G. Courtney, now
stopping.at the Laclede. @Dick-
ems was a crank. of a very often
aive class. Many peculiarities
may properly be excused ina man
of genius, but boundless egotism
and bad taste are not of the num-
Der. When the author of the
'Pickwick Papers visited America
he succeeded by his boorish man
ners, in discriminating thousands
of his worshipers ON this side of
the Atlantic. He dressed loud,
and his manners we're even more
stunning than his dress. He was
a great pedestrian, and took long
tramps every morning. When he
was in Washington I met him one
morning on the steps of the Capitol,
With me was a young congress
man from Tennessee, whom tho
great novelist had offended by his
boorishness.
>
"That morning Dickens was in
| great good humor and full of talk,
sIhave,' said he, found an almost
exact counterpart of little Nell.'
Little Nell who2 queried the
Tennesseean. Dickens looked
him over from head to foot and
from foot to head before he snorted
out, MY Little Nell 'oh, ,'said the
Tennesseean Il didn't know you
had your daugter with yop.' 4
am speaking Of the Little Nell of
my fiction, SIR retorted Dickens
flushing, Oh said the imper-
turable Tennesseean, you write
novels, do you? Don't you con-
slider that q rather triaing occupa-
tion for a grown up MANI" Dick
ems snorted like a quarter horse
and went down the avenue like
Colonel Bill Sterrett On his
bicycle" st Louis Globe Democ-
| rat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
OSBORNE HOLDS THE FORT.

Cheyenne, Wy. December 81
Goyernorelect Osborne spent the
night in the executive chamber.
At alate hour a bed was sent in
by friends. The place vas guarded
on the outside by the sheriff of the
county, who h ad been called to
service by the capitol commission
ers on report that the democrats
would raid the building during the
night to get. possession of the seal
of state m. Peterson, of Denver,
arrived at noon and Osborne left
the capitol to meet him, leaving
the room in charge of a streng
guard. Member of the board of
canvessers now say they will can
yegs the vote for governor and
issue Osborne a certificate of elec-
ton.
This evening" Governor Barber
issued a proclamation. denouncing
Osborne as an, ,asurper. He, calls
upon the citizens to support him
as acting governor. Osborne issued
a proclamatioe tonight reciting
that a conspiracy. between there
publican aspirants for United
State senate (Warren and various
county clerks, to deprive number
of legirlators, who have been elec-
ed, of their seats in the legislative
body and that the failure of the
state canvassing board to canvass
the vote for governor and the re-
fused of the acting governor, Bar
ber to give any definite information
regarding the canvass is o part of
the conspiracy. He maintains his
position and performs the duties
of his Office and calls upon all citi-
Sens to support him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
All Sort of Paragraphs.


"Wanted,a young woman who
can cook and dress the children,
Pc op little dearsl
A good deed is never lost; he
who sows courtesy, reaps friends
ship, and he who plants kindness
gathers love.
Truly this is year of record
breakers. A Michigan boy has
written 206 words in minute on
a typewriter.
1t ie hard to find people in mis-
fortune who will not stick to 1t
that somebody else has been to
blame for it.
Ina year the food eaten by a
horse is nine timas his weight,
that of a cow nine times; that of
an OK six times.
Attorney General Townsend has
appointed Mr.. O. w. Buchanan,
of Winnsboro, Assistant Attorney
General.
The old Bible and is not very
large when you measure it out by
miles. Palestine it about one
fourth as large as the State of
New York.
Jones complained ola bad smell
about the post office, and asked
Brown what 1t could be. Brown
did not know but suggested that it
might be cause by the dead letters.
If she calls the dress she puts on
before breakfast 6 breakfast
gown" you may knowshe is a
bride. Aftershe has been married
a year it becomes an old wrapper.
Within three years the United
States have bought from Indians
about thirty million acres of land
yet thore remains in their
possession about five times that
ares.
Gedney: That was a very pretty
new figure they had in the cotillon
the other night. Marlboro: What
was it? Gedney: The gentlemen
exchanged suspenders with the
ladies.
"Truth is stranger than fiction" !"
he happened to remark. eyes" "
wife replied very gently, "It
sometime seem so to me when you
are explaining what kept you out
80 late"
When a healthy houseis enjoy
inc. perfect rest his pulse beats. at
the rate of 40 times per minute,
that of an OK 81 times, while in
sheep and hogs the average cardiac
pulsations are rs per minute.
The salary of the Prince of
Wales ia $4,000 per year; Duke
of Connaught, s125,00 Duke of
Edinburgh, $125,0O0, and the
Duke of Cambridge, the Queen g
cousin, 100000. The royol family
costs the British taxpayers $4,000
a week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
1n,ur,e. from carbolie Acid.

Warnings are given in German
medical journal against the injury to
skin, and even bone, which may result
from the long continued use Of weak
say 8, .21k, or even . per cenk-carbo-
lized applications, especially upon periph-
eral portions of the body, such as the
fingers. This effect, 1t Is asserted, is due
In q small measure to the action Of car
bolic acid upon the yasomotor system,
but In the main to It's destructive effect
upon the red and white blood corpuscles.
This induces, partly In a mechanical
and partly in chemical way, stasis,
first in the capillaries, and, if the action
of the drug be continued, then In the
larger veins and arteries with the result
that the nutrition Of the. part is inter-
fered with, and the removal OF harmful
substances Murdered, the maceration of
the epidermisl caused by the acid favors
evaporation, so that the gangreue is 8
dry one, q mummification, as 1t were.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

A French paper says that a 1aun-
dry man of Paris has discovered
a method of cleansing fine linen
and other fragile texture without
using soap or other chemicals. In
stead of these he uses boiled potat-
oes, which he rubs into the goods
and then rinses out. 1t is said
that this methed will make aoiled
linen, silk or cotton much purer
and whittier than washing in the
ordinary way,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

This is the way an exchange
piles in its affectionate appeal to
its delinquent subscribers:
The Office "devil" is seven weeks
behind on wages, and kicks on soup
three times day. He may get mad
and leave.
The paper dealers won't trust us
any more.
Our woodshed is empty and a
cold winter coming. (The neigh
bors have all bought padlocks.)
The old cow has dried up and
the baby is living on lime water.
The hens are on a strike, and the
Mckinley bill has boosted the
price of Goldfish.
Our summer pants are worn
through thepatches, and The tailora
are suspicious.
The grocer's boy said he had or
ders not to call any more.
Our wife says something must be
done.
We have borrowed money to pay
postage on this letter. If you can't
send us the money please write us
your idea of the quickest and
easiest meth cd of committing
snicida.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

James Knott, of Newcastle on
Tyne, an English ship owner, has
determined to put on a regular
line of ships between Charleston
and Mediterranean ports. The first
ship, Swedish Prince, will sail
from Charleston December 10, and
will followed during the month by
another steamship and as many
moae as the trade Will warrant.
Street Bros. will be the Charleston
agents of the line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
Gold Mine at Prosperity.


Mr.. A K. Bedenbaugh of Pros
perity has found what many be a
rich gold mine. That he has found
gold on Mr.. Amos Kibler's place
seems to be beyond doubt. He has
one nugget which appears to virgin
gold, weighing 11S grains, and is
worth about $3.50. He has also
smellet some from the rock or
quartz in smaller amounts. Mr..
Bedenbaugh says it is not the
surface and is quite plentiful.
This may prove to be a rich find.
There may be something besides
rocks in the stone hills yet.-New-
berry Herald and News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
entering asked what was the

"Grandpa, I forgot my prayer" "
',WeIl never mind the prayer to-
night; go to bed and go to: Sleep
"But." persisted the little miss,
mamma and papa will not let me
go to bed without saying my prayer
and I've forgot it." and she sobbed
again.
"Well, daughter, never mind to-
night, tomorrow nightyou may
say it twice." replied the kind
hearted grandfather.
Still the sobbing lips replied:
"No, no; I must say it. You
start it grandpa, and I'll remember
it."
A great silence fell upon the
house hold, great beads of cold
sweat stooa ouC on the perplexed
brow of the head of the house.
He could't think, his mind waa
chaos. Finally with a heroic
effort he begun:
"Mary had a little lamb"
"No, no grandpa, that isn't IT,
protested the troubled little
appealer.
Then frantically the Judge began
again: Crock ably baby in the
tree top"
"No-o-o," came from the cnild,
and the next moment she was fast
asleep on her knees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
ANERvY GOVERNOR.
HeDosen't Propose to Have the
state Stolen by Highwaymen.

Cheyenne, W., December q
IThia afternoon, accompanied by
several men. Governor-elect
Osborne went to the capitol and
asked the janitor to show him into
the sxeeutive rooms, urging as his
pleaIthat he wanted to see the con-
ditiSn Of che furniture. The janitor
refueed to admit him without the
authority of the acting governor.
ayernor Osborne sent for q
ear@nter and ordered him to open
avn dow leading to the executive
chahb Der. By the use of a chiael
the Rindow casing was removed.
sasH thrown up and the party took
possession.
Osborne then announced himself
goyeEnor, saying that he had taken
the bath of Office before q notary
public. The return from the various
couAt Atiss have not all been received
copssauently. the state board OF
canSAasers have not yet made a
comnfete canvas of The returns.
Goyernor-elect Osborne's action
instrEing tn take possession of the
Office before the official returns are
Ein$ has created intense excitement
He Ismained iu the Office all day.
Oshorne is the democratic.pop.
ulists candidate who is supposed
to; bselected by seventy majority,
butthe official figures are not in
and Governor Barber, who opposed
Osborne intthe race, refused to
giyaup the Office pending the
oHcial count. On Monday Barber
toldg gBbone he would surrender
the Office as soon as the official
count Twas in. The canvass is now
going on. Osborne is tired of
itihgand does not propose to
be- counted out. Governor Barber
was aIotSin when Obsrne made his
enfefeed entrance and only his
SECRETARY present to receive him
The retary expressed surprise
and reno nstrated, where upon os.
Iborhs sHhreatened to throw him out
and Being U big powerful man
(teoksl0 0ssesion.
+ t15ssfhor Bsrber has not been
near the capitol, and is out of the
city tonight Great excitement
prevails and trouble is apprehended
when Governor Barker returns
Osborne has issued his proclama.
tion. He is sustained in every.
thing by his supporters who claim
the republicans are trying to steal
the state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
An Anecdote Of Renan.

Renan while travelling alighted at
Naples. One morning a servant of the
hotel came to him and said that as she
had heard the preacher at the cathedral
make use of his name many times, she
would be thankful if he would choose
for her number in the lottery about to
be drawn. "If you are saint, said she,
"the number Is sure to be good one; if
you are devil, it will be still better" I"
Renan smiled and chose number, but
he never knew If the servant was lucky.
london Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
A Widow at Thirteen.

NORTH, S. c., Dec. Mr. Sidney
Golson, a young merchant at
Woodford. S. c., died to-day after
a brief illness. He leaves a young
bride of ten days having married
the daughter ofMr. James Robson
who is in her thirteen year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

Feeble and capricious appetites
aro best regulated by the use ef
Ayers Cathartic Pills. They do
not debilitate, by excessive stimu-
lation; but cause the stomach,
liver, and bowels to perform their
functions properly. AS an after
dinner pill, they are unequaled.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

EhOw well Val understood women
With what a tender, patient smile
he greeted mo when I kept him
waiting half an honr in his over
coat after he thought / was ready
to start for the theatre. This
second husband of mine would
break 1.-the statuary in the front
hall if I only made him wait twenty
minutes. I'll get that divorce.
and live heneeforth with the
grease spot on thewall and Val'a
old slippers, which ! keep in q
glass case in yonder closet. Men
are brutes-all but poor, dead
Yal-and second marriage Is q
failure. I have sounded the
depths ofshuman philosophy, and
now the darned old world can go
on without Lae."
A shaft Of damp sunshine sifted
through the lemon-colored cur
tains of the room and gilded the
nape of Barbara's neck as she
stood on her head by the centre
table. She could hear the colored
boys in the kitchen breaking off
the frogs hind legs for dinner,
and she remembered that she
liked frogs leg served in punches
of FIVE and tied up in. smok ed-ross
ribbons. The factsthat-the clock
on the mantel licked startled her
considerably, and she found her
self wondering why there was u
commlngled smell of tar, high
hats and. scissors in the room
Someone was walking across the
lawn in rubber boots, and far off
in the town the factories were
whistling popular airs.
Just at that moment Jock
tumbled head foremost through
the window into the. aquarium.
Under ordinary circumstances he
would have kicked the rufles off
of Barbara in his angel, but hav-
ing shun up the rose trellis on a
mission of Cancellation, he merely
picked the lizards and small turt-
les out of his hair and smiled
grayly. y
Barbara said Jock, st am
sorry for what I said. Give me
your lips"
Give us a rest, responded Bar
bara turning her face away to
hide her broiling bushes.
Jock stood on the table, and
taking her by the ears he bent her
backwards until her feet were on
the mantel-piece. The freight
cast a gold glimmer across her
pulsing throat, and as her eyes
met Jocks they swan in fiery
light.
"Do you love me2" murmured
Jock.
eyes," replied Barbara.
"Better tnan that wrease spot on
the wall?"
eyes,"
"Better than his old alippers?"
eyes"
aoh, Barbyln
aoh, Jockol"
And together they watcned the
bilious sun burn its way down
through the west. Tne clouds
had all vanished from the sky,
and JOY once more reigned at
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
A Misleading Expression.

In street car the other day two won.
en- were talking OF sick friend when q
little girl sitting at the side of one OF
them interrupted with: Mamma, what
Is the point Of death? Will it hurt Mrs.
Locker" So many such expressions are
widely misleading to the cropping, literal
child mind.-New York Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

If the hands are rough, wear a
loose pair of kid gloves. Allow
them to remain on all night. In
the morning wash in tepid water,
using little French almond
meal, and your hands will be much
improvsd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

Evefybs kws that the con-
.djtions fsr NesAhs hsate not favorable
when thaesaa qtyer, and bow
els are disofderea. III, II, auch cases,
headache, indigestion, and consti-
patton are the result; for all which
ailments the proper remedy is
AYERS Cathartic Pills.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

If you would have smooth white
hands, keep them out of hot water
Use pure soap and always take
time to thoroughly dry them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

If you desire a luxuriant growth
of healthy hair of a natural color,
natures Growing ornament of both
sexes, use only Halls Vegetable
Sicilian Hair enewer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

Two colored counterfeiters were
caught near Holly last week and
lodged in jail to await their trail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
Fair Notice.
Notice.

ON Wednesday, the 3Oth day of Nov.,
" 1892, at II o'clock a. m, one or more
County Commissioners will be at
Shaw and McKie's mill for the pur-
pose of letting the contract to keep
the ferry at that place. Contractor
required to give justified bond of $500,
for the faithful performance of his
duty. Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
j. A. WHITE,
GEO. f. DORM,
M. A. WHITTLE,
Commissioners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

Mr.. H. A. Strobe President of
of Clemson College, has rendered
his resignation as President. Ill
health was the cause.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

The suit of J. w. Alexander
against B. R. Tillman and 1.-THE
late( J. w. Couliette for possession
of Agricultural Hall was, on motion
of the plaintiff. discontinued by
order of Judge Simmonton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15

A Legislature is somew hat after
he nature of petty jury or NO.
nan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-12-15
Listen to His Tale of Woe.

asleep on her knees
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-12
CHARTER NOTICE.

In the Court OF Common Pleas q Columbia
County, Term ISq2
Notice i hereby given. that an application
will be made TO the said court on saturday the
3rd DAY ~ September A. d. iSlt! az ten o'clock
under the act OF assembly OF the Common
wealth OF Pennsylvania, entitled IAN act TO
certain corporations" approved April ~, 1874,
and the supplements thereto, for the charter Of
an intended Corporation 20 be called "Grolier 5
Military Band the character and object
whereof Is the promotion OF musical culture
amongst its members and for these purposes
10 have, possess and enjoy all ;he rights. bene-
and Us sup lements
The proposed charter is now on tle in the
PhothonOtary's Office.
Aug, 3, lsa2. CHARLES {. EVANS.
Snlinifnr
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-12
THE BEST
AP RIENT

In modern pharmacy is, undoubted-
ly, Ayers Cathartic Pills. Except
in extreme cases, physicians have
abandoned the use of drastic purga-
tives, and recommend a milder, but
no less effective medicine. The favo-
rite is Ayers Pills, the superior
medicinal virtues of which have
been certified to under the official
seals of state chemists, as we'll as
by hosts Of eminent doctors and
pharmacists. No other pill so we'll
supplies the demand of the general
public for safe, certain, and agree
able family medicine.
Ayers Pills are the best medicine ever
used; and in my judgment no better general
remedy was
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-12
just Plain. Downright Robbery.

The worst feature of tariff protection
Is that the schemers who are to be bene-
dted are called in by the ways and
means committee and consulted as to
the amount and kind of taxes they want
On the foreign goods that might COM
pete with theirs, and the people who
10 not get any benefit have to pay the
tax in ignorance. 1t is robbery. The
robbery will continue just 30 long as the
sufferers allow il The bene6ciaries
would never move its repeal.-Des
Moines Leader.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-12
Jury List.

The following is list of the persons drawn
TO serve as Jurors at september court, which
convenes Monday, sept. s6th, ls92.
GRAND JrRoRs.
Bloom--J. 4. Hess, j. w Kramer. Chas Krug
Beayer-J. Basin, Hezekiah Hosler.
Catawissa-Elias +. Weaver.
Centrala-John Mulligan.
FiShingcreek-David Yost.
franhlin-Robert Weaver.
Greenwood-Ellis Ewes.
Hemlock-John Welliver.
Jackson-Allen McHenry.
Locust-John Hughes, v. L. Snyder.
Main-L- A. Dallas. George Fisher.
Mt. Pleasant-I. Howell. q. W. Mason.
Pine-G. II. Gordner, James Kinney.
sugarloaf-Aaron X. Fritz. A. L. Fritz, Josiah
y. Fritz.
TRAVERSE JURoRs-FIRsT WEEK.
Bloom-c. P. Armstrong, Boyd ohl, Clark
Benton-B. G. Black. Perry McHenry.
Berwick-J, Il. Hoyt, W. j. Knoor, Joel Nor
Brtarcreek-N. Bower, Johs sitter.
Centre-Elisha Hagenouch' j. $ Hagenouch'
q. E. Sponsler.
FiShingcreek-AltredE Eveland, John +. Hess.
J. q, McHenry, e. d. iost-
Franklin-Sylvester Hover.
Greenwood-J. f. Allen, II. j. McEwen, JOS
eph II. Trivelplece.
Hemlock-John Disenroad.
Madison-A. X. smith.
MifIiin-H, nry Heller, John Lutz.
Montour-Ellis Gigger, (. Lazarus.
Mt pleasant-Hiram Grouse.
Orange-A. B. Herring, c, F, Megargell.
Pine-Nchard Whitmoyer.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Whitner.
Scott-lsaac Crawford, G. W. Kressler, II. y.
White.
SECOND WEEK.
Bloom-Stanlcy Bryfogle, John b. Casey, ].
ID. Jones, c. W. AcKelvy, {, Mcbride, Geo. W.
Supplee.
Beaver-Samuel Horlacker.
Benton-M' b. Gibson, :. =. Harvey, R-ShultZ.
BerwicS-Howard W, Bower, W. Smith.
Brarcreek,-W. :. Ash, Albert Lynn, William
Lynn.
Catawissa-William Harner.
Centre-William Gensel.
Centralia-Martin Welsh.
Conyngham-John 7. Harmon.
Ftshingcreek-DanielM McHenry, David War
ner.
FranSlin-Henry Gottshall, + Pensyl.
GreenwOod-H. Bardo, j. :. Girton.
Madison--John J. kreamer, j. Wise
Main-D. b. Fetterolf J. B. Nuss
Mift,in-T. T.. Bowman, L. II. Greasy.
Orange-Geo " Bidleman,
Observation-Disclosures Leyan.
Scott y. Melick,
SugarlOaf-C. W. Hess j. NJ Larish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-12

The following letters are held at the
BloomSourg, Pa, post Office and will
be sent to the dead letter Office Aug.
ust %, IS9a.
Miss Mary Bound, Mrs. Ed Bostain,
Miss Hannah Carl, Clara Cole, Miss
Dora Dildine, Mr.. ID. P. Deibler, Mrs
Bertha Evans, Mr.. B. Edwards, Mr.
Miles Fry, Mr.. Jacob S. John, Mrs.
Eva Kline, Miss Hattie Lyons, Mr..
Laird +. Miller, Mr.. Edward Brobst
Bennett Petrofft & Co., Mr.. Lewis
Smith, Charles F. Summers, w. A.
Snyder & Co.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Aug,
ust 9, IS9s. One cent will be charged
on each letter advertised.
A. B. CATHCART, p. NJ.
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Ever Devised

have used them in my family and caused
them TO be used among my friends and EN-.
ployes for more than twenty years. To my
certain knowledge many cases Of the follow
ing complaints have been completely and
permanently cured BY the use Of Ayers Pills
alone; Third day chills, dumb ague, bilious
fever. sick headache, rheumatism, fux, dys-
pepsia, constipation, and hard colds. Iknow
that moderate use OF Ayers Pills, contin-
ued for few days or weeks, as the nature
Of the complaint required, would oesfound
an absolute cure for the disorders have
named above."-J. o. Wilson, Contractor
and Builder, sulphur Springs, Texas.
"For eight years was affiicted with con.
stipation, which at last became so bad that
the doctors could do no more for me. Then
began TO take