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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Section 2479 of the Genera!
Statutes of South Carolina is of
practical Importance just now, and
reads as follows:
Any person who shall entice or
persuade, by any means whatsoever
any tenant, servant or laborer un-
der contract with another, duly
entered into between the parties
in the presence of one or more
witnesses,whether such contract be
verbal or in writing, to violate
such contract, or shall employ any
laborer, knowing such laborer to
be under contract with another,
shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction,
shall be fined not less than $50
nor more than 800, or imprisoned
liz the county jail not less than ten
nor more than thirty days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Phosphate Inspector Jones re-
ports q steady increase in the
phosphate business, and the pro
Sbability is that before many n
roll agounu Ipus lnes
will resume its wonted proportions!
From September to April inclusive
there were mined 57,005 tons,
while the latter shows 1881 tons.
All the companies are getting their
plants in good shape again, and
the Coosaw campany, which is the
the largest, has rebuilt five dredges
and now has it's entire plant at
work. A great many improvements
are being made in handling of the
rock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Here is what Mr.. Carlisle said a
little more than a year ago: III
there are any bonds issued by the
administration it will be done with
some other man than myself as
Secretary of the Treasury" And
yet fifty millions of bonds of the
first issue have already been put
out, and the second issue of fifty
millions more is already in sight,
and still he is the Secretary of the
Treasury. But since that time the
Wall street devil has taken him
up into high mountain and
shown him all the glories that ne
might have if he would fall down
and worship it and issue some
bonds and after awhile issue some
more.-EX.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
j. P.Denny Shot.

The State,
WARDS, June 17.-Mr. Phillips,
at Barnes's turpentine and rosin
distillery about four miles from
Wards. shot Mr.. J. P. Denny, owner
of the land on which the distillery
stands, this morning, in the bowels
the extent of the Injury being un-
known. Phillips has been drinking
blind tiger whiskey for some time.
Mr.. Denny is a substantial citizen
of this community. A low class
of blacks and lower of whites are
selling whiskey on the sly, to the
disgust of better people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The Democratic nominee for
Governor of Alabama, Col. Oates,
was we'll thleshed and winnowed
in the great war. He was wounded
six times in battle. The Raleigh.
N. c., Chronicle says he was
wounded in the right arm, in the
right leg, in the left hip, and clear
through the right hip and thigh,
in the head and finally, in the last
gasp of the lost cause before
Richmond his right arm was car
ried away.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

"Boy evangelists" will have to
look to their laurels, for even in
the field of converting sinners
there is feminine competition, and
already one ''girl evangelist" is
at work. She is Miss Fannie
Edwards, of Louisville, KY. Miss
Edwards is a young person IN her
teens. Her hair flows over her
shoulders in an unconfned way
that accentuates her girlshness.
She has just returned to her home
from an eight months tour
through Ohio and Indiana, during
which she did not lose ten days
from her missionary labors. She
estimates that during that time
she converted 1000 persons; or, as
she puts if, "saved 1000 souls"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The summer encampment to be
held at Spartanburg is attracting
much attention. Gen. Gordon has
promised to deliver his famous
lecture July 5, and the old Con-
federates will hear him with
pleasure. Besides about twenty
companies from this State pledged
to come, the Asheville Light In
fantry, two Wilmington companies,
three companies from Atlanta and
from Augusta have promised to
attend. The Clemson College
Cadets will be Oh hand in force.
The war department at Washing
ton has promised to supplement
the tents furnished by the State.
It is expected that there will be
no lack of tents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

We respectfully submit the fol-
lows domestic colloquy to our
venerable friends of the Uniled
States Senate. There is not much
difference between domestic and
political philosophy "Josiar," said
Farmer Corntossel's wife, "the
roofs a leakln agin." " 'Is it? Well
I'll investigate it to moarow.'
"Josiar,"- she spoke with
something like asperity which was
not usual with her-"I don't read
the newspapers fur nothin' What
thet roof wants amt investigation
it wants tendin' to-Ex."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

David Mccoy, of San Bernadino
county, CAL, apensioner of the war
of 1912, was 104 years old few
days ago. He fought in the battle
of Thames river, where he wit
messed the death of Tecumseh, the
Indian ally of the British. The
gentleman is as we'll and hearty
as most men at 70.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
RAILROAD RACKET.
Some Important Railroad Ku-
mOrS.

Picss and Banner.
A gentliman who is in position
10 know and who says be has it
dead straight told~a reporter for
The Greenville News this story
yesterday:
1.-THE South Carolina and South
Bound railroadr are going to stir str
p2gnv 1f1pr1rJau srtuaJ1onZ IN rn1s
State and they are goingto do it
before very long.
"The Perkins brothers, of New
York, who have a barrel of money
have bought the South Carolina
railroad and cut the Louisville d
Nashville out Of a million dollars
second mortgage bonds with which
it hoped tc control that property.
The result is tht, l.. q L., jointly
with the Coast Line, will build a
road Of it's own to Augusta from
Charleston, and the Coast Line
branch, just complete d from Sum-
ter to Denmark, will be extended
to Barnwell to connect with the
new line from Charleston to
Augusta.
"The South Carolina's owners,
in order to hold their business will
shorten their.line. They,can and vii
do it with a road from Sumter to
Middletown where on the Colum-
bia branch it will run to Orange
burg. From Orangeburg it will
build short line to Blackville,'
thus taking a short cut to Augusta
where it will have straight con-
nection with the North over the
South Carolina, Charleston, Sum-
ter & Northern and Seaboard Air
Lines. The South Carolina
will buy the Cumberland
Gap railroad from Aiken to
Edgefeld and extend it to Easley
and Greenvllle via Abbeville.
"To keep the pot boiling the R.
D. and G. C. n. will play for each
others territory. The latter will
be the purchasers of the Port
Royal & Western Carolina when
it is sold and will extend it from
from Spartanburg to Rutherford
toh N. c. 1t will also extend the
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens
making the shortest through line
from Columbia to Greenville.
"The Three C's will also take a
hand and upon its reorganization
will extend from Camden to Sum-
ter and from Catawba Junction
Charlotte"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Coxey and his two lieutenants
have been released from prison,
and Coxey has announced his
candidacy for Congress. He wants
to get in a position where he will
not be made to keep off the grass
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The New Orleans States says
The first car load of watermelons
consigned to New Orleans house
was received by segari & Antony,
of No. 3S Poydras street. The
carload contained 1900 melons
and weighed 10000 pounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

We would rather see five hund-
red ragged Coxeyites on the Capt.
tol grounds than twenty-five broad
cloth bank presidents and mil
lionaire manufacturers. The one
steps on public grass; the other on
private toes.-Marion Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Democrats may disagree..as to de-
tails and still be good Democrats,
SO loag as they are loyal to the
party principles and party organ
ization and support the party
standard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

done it. Never had man been so
slandered and lied upon. lie had look
ed down the vista of the future ut that
March convention and seen that ne
mad a long and stumpy road to travel.
81 amt uneasy now, though, Eve got
the coon skin and gone
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
CLANS YORK BY / 900 VOTES.

GA man in the crowd, whose tongue
was longer than his brains were deep,
had accused him of asking for free
pass. 1t was false. Bunch McBee
knew that it was sent him voluntarily
and he accepted it so as not to appear
picayunisil. have letters from friends
in four counties, saying that Butler
men were to ue brought here free from
God knows where. l do know this
they don't represent York, and Eve
got this county by thousand votes.
(Great applause.j
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The Democratic tree of life has
about shielded it's last scar and
withered leaves. The storms Of
repudiated pledges and promises
will blow through it's barren
boughs with a fury that will make
it pray for another budding spring
time.-Marion Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The constituents of JOS. ii. EDWARDS
approving of his course in the last
Legislature and anxious to have him
serve tnem again, respectfully present
his name to the voters Of Edgeiield
county for reelection to the House of
Representatives. He will abide the re-
suit of the primaries and support all
the nominees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
A HIGH STEPPING MULE.

The Governor then told how he kick
ed and ftten for the people in the
Coosaw and railroad cases, declaring
that young, high stepping mule was
better than flop-eared old one. lie
denied that he voted for Hill and
closed by thanking York in advance
for it's vote. which he knew he was
going to get.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
CAND DATES.
a "" rs ALL 1T COSTS!

We're for the poor man ev'ry time.
And in this 'ere campaign
Well stump old Edgeficld county
Through the sunshine and the rain,
And hold the banner up'ards
From a-trailin' in the dus',
And cut loose on monopolics,
And cuss and cuss and cuss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

! thereby respectfully announce my
self as candidate for reelection to
the office of Auditor for Edgefield
county, and pledge myself to abide the
result of the primary election.
j. B. HALTIWANGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The friends of THEo. DEAN respect
fully announce him for tile office of
County Auditor. He will abide the re-
suit of the primary and support all the
nominees Of the party. FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
NJ. B. DAVENPORT.

I hereby announce myself as cam
didate for the Office Of School Commits
sioner, and pledge myself to abide the
result of the primary election.
ALBERT r. NICHOLSON,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
County Auditor,

The many friends of Mr.. j. G. Nor
LEY do hereby announce him candi-
date for the office of Auditor, and
pledge him 10 abide the result of the
primary election. FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The friends of S. Z. FREELAND re-
spectfully present his name for the
House of Representatives. He will
abide the result Of the primary and
support all the nominees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The friends of J. WM. THURMoND,
Esq, present his name to the voters of
Edgetield county for seat in the next
House OF Representatives. Mr.. Thur
mond has been consistent Reformer
from the very inception of the move
ment in this State, and will, if elected,
worthily represent all the people of
his native county. He will abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support all the nominees of the party.
REFORMERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The friends of Capt. BILL STEVENS
nominate him for the office of County
Treasurer, and pledge him to abide the
result of the primary and support all
the nominees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
School Commissioner,

The friends of NJ. /. b. GIBSON re-
spectfully present his name for the
Office Of School Commissioner. He will
abide the result of the primaries and
support all the nominees Of the party.
FRIENDS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Gus WHITE is 4 candidate for the
Office Of County Supervisor. He will
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary and support all the nominees Of
the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
County Treasurer.

The many friends of JOHN G. CAUGH-
MAN respectfully present his name to
the voters Of Edgetield county, at the
ensuing primary election, for the office
of County Treasurer, and pledge him
to abide the result Of same.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1894.

The Rev A. J. S. Thomas, editor
of the Greenville Baptist received
the degree of doctor of divinity
from the Columbian University of
Washington at it's recenl encamp-
mani
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

am candidate for reelection to
the Office Of School Commissioner, and
will abide the result of the Democratic
primary election.
NJ Z DAVENPORT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
Probate Judge.

am a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Probate Judge of Edge
field county. | will abide the result of
the Democratic primary election and
support all the nominees of the party.
JOSEPH d. ALLEN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
House of Representatives.

am candidateifor the Legislature
add pledge myself to abide the result
of the primary election and the rules
of the Democratic party.
S. Meg. SIMKINS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
FOR CONGRESS.

At the solicitation of my constituents
I will be candidate for reelection to
Congress from the Second Congress
sional District, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
w. J. TALBERT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

- :I;sne Many friends of f 3: Ii 7Ge,AUGH
man respectfully present his name to
the voters of Edgefield county for a
seat in the next House of Representa-
tives. He will abide the result of the
Democratic primary election, and sup
mort all its nominees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
County Supervisor.

1 announce myself candidate for
the office of County Supervisor, and
pledge myself to abide the result of
the Democratic primary.
NJ. a. WHITTLE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
I'D not go through that expert

gTfS6 again lOi duSy olllCt.
aIf we are to judge of the Cover
nor in.the Senate by the speech he
Has made, what a spectacle he
4ould be, driving an OK cart with
tie OK tail in the dashb' I'd fling
ihg rocks from the fountain top.
What could he accomplish in the
Senate making such e veritable
sSectacle of himself?
DELICATE SUBJECT OF PASSES.
btFWe have heard good deal said
abeut finance, Cleveland being
bought and free passes. 1 submit
that is a delicate question for the
Governor. (Cheers.) I think he
had betterlet the subject drop. Has
ittcome to this that a man in South
Carolina can'tride on a train with
out asking Marse Ben? I have ask
ed for passes for poor men out of a
lob. Has the Governor ever asked
d pass for a poor man? (Wild
cheering.
{ VoiceZ"He asked for one for
himself" { Fierce cheering, which
Butler had to quiet.
Some voices shouted for Tillman
A HoMELY COMPARISON.
The speaker then compared Till
han to young mule who, when
working in double harness, kicked
and bitat the other mule and did
no pulling. He then ridiculed the
Governors love of office.
Man in the crowd-"Don't you
l5ve Office, too?"
Yes, I do, pretty we'll, responded
the Senator, cycling the man coolly.
gAye God. 1 tell the truth; I have
not gone crazy about office, though.
THE GOVERNORS CHOICE AT CHICAGO.
The Governors in his GA. B. C's'
about finance. One of his friends
Cdllo ullu q SCllluS VI ueSIl uCGlOu. ~
common tramp may blow up q house
with dynamite. The Governor talks
about monopolies and cobberies, but
he suggests no remedy. lie will get on
a mountain and throw rocks; drive an
OK cart with the oX's tail in the dash
board. I'm under the impression that
he went to Chicago supporter OF
David B. Hill, who at the beginning
Of his career, has stabbed the party by
declaring against the income tax,
the fairest clause in the tariff bill
That should teach you what to expect
i:of the Governor. l am as far from
cleveland as the poles from each
other, and no one is better aware of it
| than he, bnt take no stock in this
abuse of him. The tariff bill will be
passed. 1t is the best tariff bill before
Congress, because it isnot satisfactory
to the extremes of each side.
Voice: cit does not represent the
Democratic party"
Butler: :It is a bill which the Demo.
cratic party can stand on" The Sena.
tor then defended the bill fully, assert.
| ing that its duties were per cent
lower than the Mills bill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
Winthrop State Normal CoIIel
COLUMBIA, S. G.
Opento White Girls Over II
Session Begins Sept. %.

Graduates secure good positions.
Each county given two scholarships,
one worth $40 session, and one OF
free tuition.
First scholarships now vacant in
the counties of Abbeville, Aiken, An
derson. Barnwel, Beaufort, Charles
ton, Clarendon, Chester, Chesterfield,
Florence, Greenville, Georgetown,
Hampton, Horny, Kershaw, Lancaster,
Laurens, Lexington, Newberry, Oco
nee, Orangepurg, Pickens, Richland,
Sumter, Spartanburg,'Y ork.
Competitive examination July 18th
at courthouse of each county.
Address
D.B. JOHNSON, President.
Columbia, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
CONSTITUENTS.

The friends of Col. r. 3. WATSON
respectfully present his name as a
candidate for the House of Represent
tatiyes. FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
THE SENATOR SPEAKS.

"I'm mighty glad to see, you. 1
am glad to see you in a good hu-
NOR. I'm glad that Gov. Tillman
was in a good humor. I shall meet
him with the same respectful bear
ing. The Governor says he has
been accused of having a bitter
tongue. Well, a fish woman can
WELD a bitter tongue, but it re-
quires courage to speak to an intel
ligent and we'll informed audience
like this before me.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
BUTLER MEN ENTHUSIASTIC.

The cheering was spirited but
b:ief. The band played. AS the
last note fell there was cry for
"Butler." "Butler, Butler" re-
sounded through all parts of the
crowd, and for the first time dur
ing the day.the cheering was gen.
eral.
When the chairman had intro
duced the Senator the cheering was
renewed.
Senator Butler said:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

/ am a candidate for the office of
County Supervisor. / will abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
n, d. ZIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

The friends and neighbors Of THos.
II. RAINsFORD offer his name for the
Legislature, House of Representatives.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

This is the season of the year
wher the farmers mind stubbornly
contemplates the purchase of
farming implements, and othe
necessities in the hardware line.
As usual Ramsey & Bland have
prepared to meet every demand
along that line. Visit their store
before laying IN your supply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
j. W, BA NkS

/ am candidate for County Super
,sor, and will abide the result Of the
Democratic primary election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
TIE PEOPLE CHILLED HIN,

THE PEOPLE CALLED HIN.
Tbe Senator lad w tilted him abou'
his love for Office. The people knew
I.hat they had called upon him o lea
their forlorn hope in $50, and lie ma
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20

Farm bells for sale by Ramsey
& Bland.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
ADVOCATES SILVER LEAGUES.

II predict that the mex: Repub-
lican national convention will put
in free silver plank in their plat
form. I favor that the Democrats
of the South and North and West
begin now and organize silver
leagues. I believe the country can
sustain double the amount of
greenbacks in the country. The
Republican party is responsible
for the condition of the South. I
believe when the tariff bill is pass
ed that the revenues will be ample
sEth9 sunportofs the government
l am as much opposed to the bond
issue as the Governor is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
NOT IN LOVE WITH TIE PLAN.

Z In answer to Senator Buffers sug-
pestion of separate box he said that
he favored constitutional amend
ment providing tho election Of Sena,
tors by popular vote, but that Should
he in the general elections. lie was
Willing to leave the matter for them TO
decide. He would be satisfied with
their action, but the people could make
known their wishes by voting for or
against candidates for the Legislature
Who had declared their preferences
for Senator,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
A PROPOSITION.

"I have proposition to make to
the Governor. If he will agree to
have a separate ballot box at each
voting precinct in which the peo-
pie, in the primary in September
may register their choice for sena-
tor. without the interference of
rings and caucuses, I shall agree
to abide by it. Will he do that?"
Notes.-The, no, no."
"Oh, 1 think he WILL" said the
Senator. will be agree to submit
to the people whether he or | should
represent them in the SenateS : l
will abide by IT," iCheers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-20
WHAT BECAME OF THE DOLLAR?

WHAT BECAME OF THE DOLLARl
To illustrate a point in silver
characterization, the Senator said ::
eff the Governor will lend me the
dollar he has, I'll show you
(smlling) he's better off than, l
am" (The crowd laughed up
roariously.) I'll give it back to
him, or else play crack Loo for it. "
The Governor came forward
with grin and handed him the
dollar.
The Governor says greenbacks
whipped us. 1 was thar. It was
muskets and bayonets which
whipped US, or rather we got tired
out whipping the Yankees.
The Senator explained the
pension infamy and said that the
reason why it was not checked was
because we hadn't the votes. He
incidentally paid a tribute to the
Confederates, saying that there
never were such soldiers as the
soldiers of Lee and Jackson.
The Senator held up a large yell
low envelope. 81 have plenty of
am.nunition here. I want the Gov
ernor to understand that when I
tackle the State administration 1
shall do it frankly, though in per-
feet good humor. When I warm
his back he must take it like a
little man. He must take his pun
ishment. I shall take mine. I am
used to it.