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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Quickest Hanging on Record.

Captain J. B. Patten, warden of the
Indiana State Prison at Jeffersonville,
hos the record for experimenting tho
quickest legal hanging ever accom-
plished in this or any other country,
says the st. Louis Republic. The
laws of Indiana prescribe that the
death sentence must be executed be-
tween midnight and the dawn of day
set by the court. A man named Stone
had butchered a whole family in Davis
County, of that State, and had been
condemned to death. The case was
celebrated one, and newspaper men
from Indianapolis and Louisville wenb
down to JeHersonville in perfect
phalanx to witness and report the
famous criminals exit from. this vale
of tears. They arrived in the early
evening, expecting to return to their
homes on train leaving Jacksonville
ABOUT one O'Clock, by which time they
expected the execution to be over.
To their intense disappointment and
chagrin, they discovered that the last
train they could take departed from
the prison towa at twelve o'clock at
night.
Having determined this they set
about arranging matters SO they could
see the hanging and yet catch the
train. They telegraphed the circum
stances ahead to the conductor, asking
him to hold the train until after the
execution. He consented to hold it
five minutes only. They were filled
with despairl Who ever heard of q
hanging, including prayers, speech
making, ct cetera, in five brief minu-
tes? But nevertheless they COM
menced to work on Warden patten.
The result was that everything was at
once gotten ready for sending the
murderer 20 eternity. Promptly at
the stroke of midnight the parson
finished his prayer; in five more Sc
oonds the moose was around the con-
demned mans neck, the black cap
drawn, the trap sprung and in two
minutes and twenty-five seconds the
attending physician pronounced the
murderer corpse. Carriages waiting
outside the inclosure bore the report
ers to the train in another minute,
and with nearly seventy seconds to
spare, the train pulled out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
MICHIGAN's BENEFACToR
AN OFT REPEATED STORY OF TRUE
= PHILANTHROPY.

what Chas. III. Hnckley Has Done for
Western Michignu.
) fFrom Grand Rapids, Nich., Evening Press.)
The most beautiful spot In all this city IS
inseparably associated with the name OF
Hacklcy. Chas. Il. Hackley has been In the
lumber business here continuously since
1856, and in that time has amassed fortune
which gives him rating among the wealthy
men OF the nation. But with wealth there
did not come that tightening OF the purse
strings which is generally marked charac-
teristic OF wealthy men.
It is no wonder then that the name OF
Charles Fl. Hackley Is known at home and
abroad. His munifcence to Muskeson
alone represents m outlay Of nearly half q
million. For the past twenty years he has
been n constant sufferer from neuralgia and
rheumatism. also numbness OF the lower
limbs. so much so that it hos seriously inter-
fered with his pleasure in life. For some
time past bis friends have noticed that he
has seemed to grow young again and TO
hove recovered the health which he had In
youth. ~, r.,
explained the secret OF this transformation.
"I have suffered for over 20 years, ne said,
"with pains in my lower limbs 30 severely
TINT the only relief could get at night was
by putting cold water compresses On my
limbs. was bothered more at night than
in the day time. The neuralgia and rheu-
matte pains in my limbs, which had been
growing in intensity for years, finally be-
came chronic. made three trips 10 the
Hot Springs with only partial relief, and
then fell back to my original state.
couldn't sit still, and my sufrorings began to
make my life look very blue. Two years ago
last September noticed I'm account OIL DR..
williams Pink Pills for Pale People and
Ehut they had done for others, and some
cases 50 nearly resembled mine that was
interested, so 7 wrote 10 one who bad given
n testimonial IN eminent professor ofnusic
in Canada. The reply received was even
stronger than the printed testimonial, snd It
gave me filth in the medicine.
.tI began taking the pills and found them
to be all that the professor had told me they
would be. L was two or three months De-
foroI experienced any perceptible better
:ment of my coalition. My disease was OF
sucl lag standing that l did not expect
speedy recovery AMI was thankful even TO
be relieved. progressed rapidly, however,
towards recovery and for the last six months
have felt myself perfectly we'll man.
have recommended the pills to many people
and nm only TOO glad to assist others to
health through the medium of this wonder
ful medicine. I cannot say too much for
what it has done for me"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain oil the
elements necessaryto give new life and rich
ness 10 the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are for sale by all druggists,
or may be had by mail from DR.. Williams.
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for
flfty cents per box, or six boxes for S2.5O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
FADs OF FAMOUS PEOPLE.
Swift liked to write in bed.

Swift liked to write in bed.
Charlemagne was fond of hunting.
Tamerlane was ON expert chess
player.
Bufon's only amusement was walk
ing.
Bach's favorite pastime was garden
ing.
Roscoe Conkling was an excellent
amateur boxer.
Danton was the most noted card
player of his dey.
Socrates was said to be the ugliest
man of his time.
QEeen Victoria, during her youth,
was fond of archery.
Charles II spent much time in his
chemical laboratory.
Fox, the orator, found his greatest
pleasure in gambling.
Emerson declared that he composed
best when walking.
Peter the Great liked to be carried
about in wheelbarrow.
Hesiod hated women and took no
pains to conceal the fact.
Robespierre was fond of reading po-
etry aloud to his friends.
Confucius, it is said, was passionate
ly fond of watermelon seeds.
Themistocles was passionately fond
of dancing aud flute playing.
Nero was fond of music and attained
great proficiency in the art.
Virgil, during the summer season,
filled his house with butterflies.
Vicano could not listen to the sound
of flute without fainting.
Francis I. was known as the most
skillful jouster of his country.
More's "Utopia" was written as an
amusement and to divert his friends.
Samuel Richardson wrote his novels
while attired in q full dress suit.
Charlemagne was said to be the best
player of checkers of his century.
Cato's only diversion was drinking,
and he was tond of this diversion
Thomas Carlisle's most congenial
recreation was smoking in the garden.
Gladstone is fondeof wood cutting,
and often 'srests" himself in this way.
Balzac, when not at work on his
novels, entertained himself sketching.
Henry VIII, of England, had the
reputation of being an inveterate
miser.
Frederick the Great was musician
and devoted much time to the flute.
Neander, the church historian, wrote
for many years with the same quill.
Ivan, the Terrible, was fond of tor
turing animals and seeing their blood
run.
John Wesley never took any form OF
diversion, but utilized every moment.
Napoleon's favorite dainty was blood
pudding made with plenty of tallow.
Shelly was fond of boating, and
finally lost his life in IN accident to
his boat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Keeping Young.

American women might learn an ad-
vantageous lesson of their French Sis
ters in the art of keeping young. But
it is no recipe for cosmetics, that they
would require. First of all, French
danes do not worry, or, if they do,
they conceal the fact admirably. They
are apparently on the crest of the
wave of good fortune perpetually.
Next, and almost equally important,
they decline to hurry. They take life
moderately, perform their duties with
out haste and linger over their pleas
ures. And in these two simple rules
lies mine of wealth for her who is
wise enough to appropriate it, Gin
cinnaE Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

In recent article on Coffee and Cocoa, the
eminent German Chemist, Professor Stutzer,
Speaking of the Dutch process of preparing
Cocoa 6y the addition Of potash, and of tho
process common in Germany IN whlch s ammo, 1fnes
processes o e. I is to mako the liquid appear turbid
to the eye Of the consumer, without eifecting
a real solution of the Cocoa substances. This
artificial manipulation for the purpose OF so
called solubiIity is, therefore, moro or less In
spired by deception. and always takes place at
the cost of purity, pleasant taste, useIu! action
and aromatic flavor. The treatment Of Cocos
by such chemical means is entirely objection
able. Cocoa treated with potash or
smmonin would be entirely unsuitable but for
tho supplementary addition Of artificial fayors
by which poor substituts for the aroma
driven out into tho air is offered to the con-
BY Walter Baker & Co., Of Dorchester, Mass,
is absolutely pure and soluble. NO chemicals
or dives, or artificial havors arc used In 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Queen victoria uas No Famly Name.

Following is q letter to: Q woman
writer in the New York Recorder re-
garding Queen Yictoria's name: s.
stYou are little off when you ask
what Victoria of England would think
were any daring creature to address
her as Colonel Guelph.
ssHer idea would simply resemble
ours were one to address you as COLO;
mel Smith. Victoria has no name
that is, no family name. In, that she she,
is like Moses or Aaron or Charlemagne.
She was born in Guelph. but that
doesn't entitle her to be called Guelph.
any more than you have the right;to
be known as Mrs. New York.
eff she is anything-in the shape OF
name as the relict of q dear departed
she is the Widow Victim. Her hus-
band had name"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Diplomacy Failed.

ST always mean to come to you for
ADVICE" said the meek little woman.
"You never tell me wrong"
ssWhet is it," asked the young hus-
band, unconsciously Strengthening up
with proud sense of masculine supe-
riority.
"Would you advise me to get my
new coat in brown or dark blue?"
AS it was the first time he had heard
of the proposed garment he had to
take time to sider.-Indianapolis
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
SWEET PAEIENcEa

Oh, trifing tasks SO often done, ~
Yet ever to be done anew!
Oh, cares which come with every sun,
Morn after morn the long, weary yea
through!
We shrink beneath their paltry sway.
The irksome calls OF every day.
The restless sense Of wasted power,
The tiresome round Of little things,
Are hard to bear, as hour by hour
Its tedious iteration brings,
Who shall eyade or who delay
The small demands Of every day2
The boulder in the torrents course,
BY tide and tempest lashea in vain,
Obeys the wave-whirled pebbles force,
Aud yields its substance grain by grain !;
So crumble strongest lives away
Beneath the wear OF every day.
We rise to meet heavy blow
Our soul sudden bravery fills
But we endure not always so
The drop by drop of little ills!
We still deplore and still obey
The hardest behests OF every day.
The heart which boldly faces death
Upon the battlefield, and dares
Cannon and bayonets, faints beneath
The needle points of frets and cares
The stoutest spirits they dlsmay-
The tiny things of every day.
And even saints OF holy fame.
Whose souls by faith have ovsrcon,,
Who wore amid the cruel flame
The molten crown Of martyrlom,
Bore not without complaint always
The petty pains OF every day.
Ab, more than martyrs aureole,
And moro than hero's heart of Are,
We need the humble strength OF soul,
Which daily tolls and ills require;
Sweet Patience, grant US, ityou may,
An added grace for every day.
Elizabeth Akers Allen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Professional Pride.

"Hold up your handsl' said the
train robber.
"Not at this town." protested the
thick-set passenger. "These people
here are all agin me, an"
"Hold 'em up quick ]" was the threat
ening command.
"Now, looky, here, mister, you'll
have to make allowances fur me. I'm
professional pugilist, T. am. Shoot
if ye must, but I'd rudder die dan put
up me fists widout jawing while be-
forehand. - Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
..that that is q melancholy waist Of

It was probably about FIVE years be.
fore people got through teasing us
about our unlucky adventure. I do
not expect ever to hear the last of it,
exactly, but we never hear it mentioned
now except incidentally, and neither
my wife nor I seem to care at all any
more. But can still remember the:
horrid sensation of that dreadful mo.
ment. AS 1 said before, it seems al
though it had all happened yesterday.
But never desired another fountain
pen.-Home and Country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Denfncss tJnnnot be Cured

by local applications, as they, cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness, aud that is by constitu-
tional remedies Deafness is caused by m in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you hive u rambling sound or impeI;,
fret hearing, and when it is entirely. closed
mat ion can BE- taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, Eoaring will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give Oar Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (cau,ed by catarrh) that can
not he crr;.;l by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
;rculars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
PITH AND POINT.

A friend in need is @ friend who 10
lodged.
The cat has nine lives, but no agent
has tried to sell them yet.
Consistency is fashionable jewel
for other people to wear.
Where might is right-In fine old
Cheshire cheese.-Puck.
The average man would rather carry
Saratoga trunk than baby.
A mans opinion is often based up
on nothing, and woman's upon that.
In the lexicon of the women, fat-
terers are those who say nice things
to other girls.
The fire OF genius would blaze more
brightly if it didn't have SO much cold
water thrown on it.
In Algiers when the people desire a
new ruler they begin by taking q dey
off.-Lowell Courier.
'.Be sure you're right, then go
ahead look around to see il
your neighbors are right.-Puck.
Fish do not bite at baitless hooks,
But this is not surprising;
They catch the biggest and the best
Who bait with advertising.
You can always tell by the heroic
way in which q paying teller hands
out money that it is not his own.-
Puck.
Author -"My new book is on the
market" Critic-'Let us hope the
market is strong. Detroit Free
Press.
When the fool hath nothing to say,
he tel1eth it; but when the wise man
has something to soy he keepeth it to
himself.
Coroner-ssAnd did the deceased
leave no friends?" Al.-'No. He
was an old bachelor. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Penelope-"so you're going to get
married?" Chappie-"Yes." Pene-
lope-"Who's going to make yous
trOuSSelu! Lille.
The smile from the face Of nature fees,
AS winter upon us steals;
The warmth departs from the atmosphere
And the chilb!ains take to their heels.
Puck.
"Great reforms are seldom accom-.
plished without bloodshed," was tho
consoling thought of the man who de-
cidcd to do his own shaving. -IRo
dianapolis Journal.
"Well, you are the first man I eveg
heard accuse Timmins of being full of
energy" ssBut he must be. Ho has
been storing it up for years. In"
dianapolis Journal.
sThey tell me your servant is o
Jewell" said the caller. eyes," re-
piled the hostess, wearily, ''she's so
much more ornamental than useful"
Hartford Courant.
Minnie-"What do you understand
by the term platonic Affection" Ma
mie-'It usually means that the
young man feels that he cannot af-
ford to marry."-Omaha Bee.
The north wind doth blow
And we shall have snow,
And what will the tradesncn do thea, poor
thing2 49,
He'll at once advertise
Or contrariwise
Be completely showed under ere spring.
Printers lux.
A poor woman who was talking to
the district visitor about her various
ailments, and how the doctor Ind pre-
scribed for her fsluopish fever"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Had to Do It.

She-Why, there's Charley Van
Beet. Don't you remember his going
to California some time ago with his
fance?
He-I should soy did. He wrote
me he didn't have money enough to
get back. How do you suppose he
managed it?
she-Why, he married her out
there.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Not Quick Enough.

Stuner lat the reception)-I think
I shall take Miss Springer down to
supper when it's ready.
Dashaway-I wouldn't if I were
you:
Suffer Why not?
Dashaway-She has an impediment
in her walk.-Brookly1a Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
A FOUNTAIN PEN.
BY ROBERT WAGNER.

am not tho pos.
SCISSOR of q foun-
tain pen. l never
had bu t one,
which was given
me as o present
years ago when I
was q young man
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

Tho Most Pleasant Way.
Ofpreveuting the grippe, colds, headaches and
fevers is to use the liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs, whenever the system needs a
gentle, yet eteffective cleansing. To be benefited
one must get the true remedy manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. For sale
by oil druggists in SOC. and 81 bottles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
''An Orncc

of prevention is worth pound of cure" Ri.
pans Tabulcs do not weigh an ounce but they
Contain maG!. pounds of good: One tabule
Xnu haYr q hcadachc or bilious attack.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

Knrl's Glover Root, the great bool purifier,
gives freshness and clearness to the complex
ion and cures constipation, 25 cts, 50 cts, ST.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

Mrs Winslow's Southing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
lion, a!lays pain, cures wind collie 25c. a bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Tho Most Pleasant Way.

1t is o pleasure incompatible to always
stand on the vantage ground Of truth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

The Best Men Coming to tue Front.
Splendid bu.incss opportunities are offer ID
men and women Of hu highes and best char.
actrr to represent B. F. Johnson, & Co., of
spare me may be used 20 good advantage. 1t
will be worth your while to write 10 them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

have found Piso'. Cure for Consumption
nm unfailing m"dic'nc.--F. r. LoTZ, 1876 scott
ST., Coyington, Ky, Oct. !, 1891.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMI ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

Tho weight of experience given in counsel
often falls as water in sieve.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
Obstructions in n Grcnt Harbor

ODstrHctIOHS III II WrcIt AIuFDor
Are less easily removed than distractions OF
the bowels ore by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
infinitely more effectual than violent pur-
gatlvcs, and which never gripes, convul,es
and weakens Us they do. The Bitters also
removes malarial and rheumatic complaint,
biliousness, sick headache, nervousness and
dyspepsia. Give this deserving re medy fair
trial and expect the best and most complete
results.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

AMONG the European countries Ger.
many, by far outstrips her neighbors
in the number of electric railways,
both in operation and course of con-,
struction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

If flliclcd with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp.
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

We are ourselves threatened when calamity
affects our neigh bors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

A poor woman who was talking to
the district visitor about her various
ailments, and how the doctor had pre-
scribed for her sluggish fever.
"I9hat beats me-" she remarked, sis
how them slugs get inside the liver"
TODAY,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-05-31

costs. An appeal was taken to Cir
cult Court.
School Books, States, Tab
lets, Pencils, Inks, Pens,
Stats, etc., at Hudson's, as
cheap as the cheapest. Try
him.
Mrs. Rebecca White, wife of
James B. White, who lives five
miles northwest of Bolivar, died
Monday morning of consumption.
Mrs. White has been an invalid for
several years and for the past six
or eight months she has been una
BILE to leave her room. She bore
all her sufferings with christian for
titude. Mrs. White was the daugh-
ter of Isaac Pirtle. She leaves a
husband and large family of chill
dren. Her death removes one OF
of the best women in Hardeman
County.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-05-31

The closing exercises of St.
Katharine's School will take place
at the Opera house Wednesday ev-
ening, June 9th, at o'clock. Every
body is most cordially invited to
attend.
j. a. Foster has been reappoin-
ted back tax collector for Hardeman
County by Comptroller Harris. The
record Of Mr.. Foster as tax collector
is evidence of his capability to fill
the Office acceptably.
-Tennyson Lodge, X. of P,
will hold an important meeting
Monday night. Besides other bust
ness of importance, officers for en-
suing term are to be elected. All
members are requested to be pres
ent.
DR.. III, w. Tate returned Sun
day morning. He has been absent a
month, taking a post graduate course
in the colleges and hospitals of New
York. His son, DIR. r. w. Tate,
will graduate in few weeks and
will return home.
Go to Hudson's for Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, etc.
His goods are good and his
prices are low.
The many friends of Miss Mary
Lake will be glad to know that
she cOntemplates spending the great
er portion if not all of the summer
in Bolivar She is expected to-
morrow from Memphis. She will be
accompanied by Mrs. Lake and
daughter.
The work on the Methodist
Church has been completed and the
building is very much improved in
appearance, but Will not be ready
for occupancy next Sunday, conse-
quently the Methodist congregation
will worship in the Cumberland
church on that day.
The following party of young
ladies and gentlemen spent Thurs
day picniclng and fishing at ''Horse
Shoe" Misses Hester, Felts, Will
son, Gill, Ella and Tennie Pirtle,
Sallie and Bette Mitchell, Warren,
Campbell, Redd, Hults, Hardway;
Rev. J. III. Felts, Messrs. Wilson,
Mitchell, Stuart, Patrick, Manley,
Cook, Marable, Wilkinson, Sheets,
Savage, Doyle and Redd,
Tooth Brushes, Hair
Brushes, Combs, Soaps, Per-
fumes, etc, cheap at Hud-
sons.
There was quite an exciting trial
at Toone last Thursday, resulting
from the killing of J. w. Kellar's
dog by John Bradford About
20 witnesses were examined. The
case was tried before Esquires Gear
ley and Pirtle. The defense was
represented by w. III. Tate and the
prosecution by a. ]. Coates. The
, verdict of the court was against the
defendant for fifteen dollars and