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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-02-19

surely an article which in it's origin
was universally regarded az an emblem
of modesty and subiectlon is well
worthy of attack by our oracular
amazons. In the mean time, it is the
almost universal custom throughout
the civilized world for brides to wear
the veil at the marriage ceremony.
Naturally, the fashion as to color,
shape and materials differs, and what
would be good form III one country
would be considered the height of bad
taste in another. For instance, the
Roman brides wear yellow wells, the
Bokhara damsels favor rose color, the
Persians and Greeks q vivid red, while
the wells of Turkish brides are usually
of brocade, and if appertaining to
wealthy family, are often of almost
fabulous worth. What would doubt
less appear strangest of all to English
eyes is that OF Spanish bride, which
is invariably black.
The ancient Greeks had very pretty
story to account for the origin of the
bridal veil, which, if not strictly ac-
curate, is, we think, we'll worthy of
place in our article. It is shortly as
follows:
Icarus, having given his daughter,
the beautiful Penelope, in marriage
to Ulysses, begged of him to make his
future home in Sparta, to which
proposition, however, his son-in-law
would not consent. An appeal to his
daughters flial affections having
proved unsuccessful, and seeing Pene-
lope ready to depart with her hus-
band, Icarus renewed his efforts to de-
tain her, and even insisted upon fol-
lowing their chariot On its way to
Ithaca.
Ulysses, wearied with the importuni-
ties of Icarus, said to his wife: "You
can best answer your fathers request; (;
it is yours to determine whether you
will remain with your father, or de-
part with your husband. You are
mistress of the decision"
The lovely Penelope, anding herself
in this cruel dilemma, blushed, and,
without word, drew her veil over
her face, thereby intirnating to her
father that she could not grant his re-
quest, and fell into her husbands
arms.
Icarus, deeply touched by thia
scene, and being desirous that it
should be transmitted to posterity as
an example, erected, on the exact spot
where Penelope had thrown the veil
over her face, q marble statue to
modesty, that from that date the veil
might serve as symbol of modesty
among women.
AS we have already limited, the Spar
tans were not, we regret to say, iusti-
fed in their claim of being the origi-
majors of the bridal veil, for it was IN
use among the Hebrews at least five
centuries before the time of Ulysses,
as is evident from the following pass
sge in Genesis: "Rebeksn took aveil
when rhe saw Isaac coming towards
her and covered herself" it being |
usual, even in those early days-1257
B. C.-for women to wear wells, espe-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-02-19
AR z EGUEAf0 r.


Are you taking SIMMONS LIVER REG
ULAToR, the "KNa OF LIVER MEDr-
cINEs?" That is what our readers
want, and nothing but that. 1t is the
same old friend to which the old folks
pinned their faith and were never dir
appointed. But another good recon-
mendation for it is, that 1t is BErTEs
THAN PILLS, never gripes, never weak
ems, but works in such an easy and
natural way, just like nature ITSELF that
relief comes quick and sure, and ono
feels new all over. 1t never fails.
Everybody needs take a liver remedy,
and everyone should take only Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
Be sure you get it. The Red x
is on the wrapper. j. H. Zeilin 81
Co., PHILADELPHIA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-02-19

The French Minister of Foreign AT.
fairs has formally announced that
there is no French protectorate of
Madagascar, but that France has taken
possession of that country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-02-19
LONG COAT FoR stIssEs.
], The seamsbeing opened, pressed

..ssh side. Plain and |
lacey coat1nS6, SCs-z1,1I
faced clothes. cheviot, diagonal, mel
ton, astrakhan, heavy serge, plush
and velvet will all develop stylishly
by the mode.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-02-19

Among the Hebrews the females
wore the veil as a token of modesty
and subiection to their husbands, and
this is the meaning attached to the
bridal veil throughout the East to the
present day, and, indeed, though
somewhat obscured and lost sight of,
in Christian countries as well.
We may therefore trust that, con-
sidering the hold it has upon the peo-
pies Of the earth, coupled with its un:
doubted antiquity, the bridal veil may
yet long be spared the humiliation of
becoming another dragon across the
path of modern st. George.-House-
hold World.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS.
Either Reed or Mckinley VIII salt
Them--Their PLATFORM.

CONCORD. N. H.. March Si.--The New
Hampshire Republican State Convention
met here to-day. carried through the ar
ranged programme, and adjourned sino
die at the end OF It's tirst session. senator
William r.. Chandler was chairman. Ths
following were unanimously elected dele
gates-at-larse to the national conysn-
ton by reclamation; stephen 3. Jewett.
Laconia; y. 8. Streeter, Concord; James
A. Wood. Acworth; Charles T. Means.
Manchester. Aiternates were elected az
follows; c. A. Clarke. Manchester; =. q.
Gale, Exeter o. c. Hutch. Littletons
Dexter Richards. Newport
The platform demands of the national
convention, soon to assemble at 81. Louis
"the nomination OF candidate whose eioc-
tion win mean the speedy repeal Of tina
Infamous and ruinous Democratic tariff
and the substitution therefor OF one based
on tina principles Of the Mckinley act, for
the protection OF our Democratic indus
tries, the promotion of reciprocal trade
with other countries, and the procurement
OF abundant revenues. as far as Is possi-
BILE. at the expense OF foreigners. who
market their merchandise In competition
with our own productions; the enactmsnt
OF currency laws thar will provide cir
cuiation medium in gold. silver. and paper
which will always 5e interchangeable 40
It's face value. because each and every doll
lar Of II IL OF the same purchasing POWER
as a gold dollar; liberal appropriations
for an adequate navy. and coast and
harbor defence, and internal improves
ments; foreign policy characterized by
sturdy Americanism, Including tho as
sertion OF the Monroe doctrine; the moral
and material support OF the Cuban p1-
triots. II they have not already achieved
their independence: and an immediate re-
turn to all the policies In which the Re-
publican party has so successfully Illus
trated the soupdness OF its principles and
to the methods by which II has demons
strated It's ability. and apply those prin-
ciples In the administration OF the gov-
eminent"
1--WE recognize as tho most conspicuous
among such candidates New England's
noble and illustrlous son. Hon. Thomas Is.
Reed, of Maine. and that pure
and able statesman and champion
Of protection. Hon. William Me-
Kinley, Of Ohio. We will give
the electoral vote OF New Hampshire 10
any nominee who worthiiy represents the
party, but we prefer one Of these, be-
cause either Is In himself platform"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
CRESCENT CITY RACING TAME.
Four Favorites Defeated-IiandfcnT
Won by Lady DOleful.

WIN W Gsa1s
NEW ORLEANS. LA, March 81
livery warm weather prevailed here this
afternoon, and even light shower that
came at noon failed to cool the atmos-
phere. The racing was tame. Four IA
vorites were defeated. The handicap. at
seven furlongs, resulted In a close finish
between three horses, with Lady Doleful
the winner and Hibernia, the favorite,
third. In the fifth X. c. "a 3-to-1 SHOP
surprised the talent by winning handily.
The attendance was fair, but the betting
was light.
First race-six furlongs--Pirate oil.
Ham, 10 to u won, with Julie second,
and Sam Young third. Time. lis "a.
Second raee-half a mile-Roltaire COS.
Clayton, 7 10 100 won. with Sanguine Sc
cond, and Lillian Wilkes third. Time,
so.
Third observation-disclosures Q07, Corder,
IL TO 81 won, with Nikita second, and
Plug third. Time. 1:i3 ii.
Fourth race-seven furlongs, handicap
Lady Doieful (s2. Dorsey. TO p won,
with Tit-for-Tat second. and Hibernia
queen third. Time, LES "a.
Fifth race--six furlongs-K. c. Q05,
Campbell, 80 10 u won, with Ohio Sc
cond, and Walnut Ridge third. Time.
I6 IL.
Sixth race-six furlongs. seIling-Fiction
Q03, Hyle, 10 to u won, with Spinola
second, and Bust-Ep third. Time, Ills 81
ARKANSAS TRACK SLOPPY.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, March 81
Heavy rain last night and threatening
weather to-day interfered with the at
tendance at the third days racing, which
was about FIVE hundred. The track was
very sloppy, but good time was made.
McGuigan's Hot Springs stables captured
the second-stake race. the Capital Hotel
event for 2-year- olds; value. 1900.
First race-selling, half mile, 2-year-
olds--I4ord Zeni Q07. Perkins. TO % won.
with Albert Vale second, and Clean third.
Time. 80 81.
Second race--seliing. six furlongs-Hele-
ma Bell coz. Murphy, 5 to y won, with
Empera second. and Toots third. Time,
lar Ia.
Third race-Capitai Hotel Stakes, 2-year-
olds. four acknowledgements uis, Thorp.
EVEN won, with Bishop Reed second, and
Goshen third. Time. So
Fourth race-one mile--Garland Bar p04.
T. Murphy, to 81 won, with Whisper Sc
cond, and Ben Maid third. Time. 1:b 3D..
Fifth race-ssling, six furlongs-Text
Q0s, Perkins. 4 to % won, with Mickle Sc
cond, and Arion third. Time, liSl-2-
Text carried 2 l-2 pounds overweight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
MUNYON'S
COLD
CURE.
Promptly EReetual in Csstsg thoI
Host Obstinate Forms 81 Colds ara
Coughs, and suve Pveveneivs ~
Pneumonia ard All Lung Diseasou.

Colds lead to coughs. coughs to pnsn-
monia and Consumption: therefore. e r
all important to check q cold before i<
reaches the lungs. Munyon's Cold Cure
will positively break up q cold inside o.
twenty-four hours. II taken as soon -
the cold manifests itsclf. When the syhl
reaches the lungs or bronchial tubss t1a
Cough cure should be used alyernate1y'
every half hour with the Cold Cure. rne
Cold Cure h guaranteed TO prevent prlsu-
monia II used IN tina beginning Of . cold
Pneumonia. or Inflammation Of the lungs.
can b controlled by the use OF these
two cures.
Ths Cough Cure positively cures bron-
chitis. tickling In the throat. hoassensss.
loss Of voice. soreness OF the cheat. DIM
Guilty In breathing, hacking cough, and all
pulmonary diseases where the lungs are
not too far consumed or covered with
tubercles.
A separate specific for each disease.
Sold 10y all druggists. mostly for Is cents
a bottle.
Personal letters TO Professor Munyous
1896 Arch street. Philadelphia, Pa. AM
swered. with free medical advice. for ary
disease
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY.
President Duke on the Situations
Dividend Talk Avoided.

PRESIDENT Duke ON the sttuotfOn-
Dividend Talk Avoided.
NEW YORK, March 3L-Presidsnt John
B. Duke, OF the American Tobacco COM
pany. when seen this afternoon regarding
the rumored meeting Of both the Arneri-
can Company's directors and Representa-
tives Of the Eastern and Western competi-
tors, said: Il do not know that there was
any such meeting. In fact, know there
wss no such meeting"
Mr.. Duke was asked IL the Eastern and
Western companies had not been pla-
Gated, and II they had not given assu-
RANGES, for certain considerations extend
ed to them, that the war between them
and the American Company will cease
Mr.. Duke said no such meeting as that
rumored had taken place.
Mr.. Duke would not state whether a
dividend will be declared at the annual
meeting tomorrow on the common stock
of the company or not, saying the matter
rests entirely in the hands OF the Board
OF Directors.
Mr.. Duke explained the presence OF seve-
raj Western representatives in the city
to-day as due to the board meeting to be
held tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
british HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Aimenfa-The Mstab-les-Educnti oS
Bsil-Enster Recess.

LONDON, March sl.-In the House OF
Commons to-day, George N. Curzon. Par
liamentary Secretary Of the Foreign
ONCE said that consular reports which
had been received indicated that there
would probably be a renewal OF the re-
cent disorders In Asia Minor Mr.. Cursor
stated that representations had been made
10 the Porte In regard 10 the matter.
Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary OF State
for the Colonies. read dispatches from
Cape Town. under the Gate Of March 3oth,
saying that the rebeliious Matabsles were
well armed and were masslng In Mattopo
Hills. Mr.. Chamberlain read also dis
patch, bearing tc-day's date. which said
there were plenty Of persons In Bulwayo
for the defence OF that place. but that
the supply of arms was insufficient.
Sir John r. Gorst, vice-presdent OF
the Committee OF Council, introduced an
education bill which applies to England
and Wales. The bill proposes TO es-
tsblish an educational department In
every county and borough. to be controlled
by the county councils. these departments
TO administer the parliamentary grants
Voluntary schools. under this act, will be
maintained by grants extended by the
educational authorities. who are empow-
efSQ 10 Hidht grants w icNNNSheeHo NNH~~'-N
and also to expend money on scholar
ships and for the Improvement OF the
sanitary condition OF school buildings.
Voluntary schools are exempted from the
payment of rates. The age up to which
children are required to attend schools Is
fixed at u years. The bill contains q
conscience clause. which provides that IL
a reasonable number OF parents require
that separate religious instruction be
given to their children, the managers
of the schools upon which the demand Is
made shall allow such instruction.
Mr.. A. r. d. Achland Q.iberaD pointed
out that the bill would involve an enor-
nous addition to the educational grants,
probably $4,000. The bill. he said. embod-
led a. plan of decentralization. largely
abrogating the financial and other author
ity OF the State. 1t was, he declared. the
final extinction Of the principle that local
grants should supplement state aid. Inc
bill was read for the first time.
The House then adjourned for the
Easter recess until April 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
pyor,..ut Farisive ARRESTED.

WINSTON, N. c., March si.--Frsnk p.
Webster. a leaf tobacco broker. and prom
Inent citizen OF Madison. who mysterious-
,iy disappeared from that town sevsFnl
weeks ago, was arrested In RichmeDds
KY, last evening on warrant Charging
him with abandoning his wifc. 4 Win
ston officer went TO Richmond to-day az
ter Webster. He wiil be brought bech -
Rockingham county for trial He Wtfe
says ne got her to sign pApsS 70 ell
their property, claiming he wanted ehe
money for use In his business He gps
the money and disappeared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Is HE INSANEs
Prominent Baitimorean Jailed for
Striking HIS sister-in-Law.

Prominent Baitimorean Jailed for
Striking HIS sister-in-Law.
BALTIMORE. MD. March h-James
T. Ringgold. a well-known member Of the
Baltimore Bar, and at one time dean OF
the Baltimore University Law School,
was committed to jail to-day, charged
with striking his sister-fn-law, Mrs. Mary
Reed.
On several occasions recently Ringgold
has become violent. Last night he at
tempted to enter his wife's sick chamber.
He carried large knife, and Mrs. Reed
refused to admit him. He then, IL Is said,
drove the servants from the house with
the knife, and when Mrs Reed tried TO
quiet MIN struck her violent blow In
the face. 1t 10 thought that overworix
ard worry over the long illness OF his
wife have unbalanced Ringgoid's mind.
An examination as TO his sanity will be
made. and steps taken to have him con-
fined in an asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Matters Serious In Buiuway0.

CAPE TOWN. March gl--Contradictory
reports are received here regarding the
situation In Rhodesia, but there Is no
Question that matters are serious In
Buluwayo. The Rhodesia horse. which
force was recently disbanded. has been
replaced by the Buiuwayo field force (ioo
strong). This force will storm the strong
hold OF the Matabeles IN the Afattoppo
hills.
President Kruger has notified Sir Jaco-
bus Dewet. the British diplomatic agent
at Pretoria. that he has no objection TO
British subjects In the Transvaal being
recruited for service against the Mata-
beles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
TROUBLE AT AKRON, OHIO.
Threat OF Lynching Against an Al
legged Murderer.

COLUMBUS, o., March A.-Governor
Bushnell is in Geographic communication
with Colonel Gyger, OF the Sixteenth Reg
iment, at Akron, In regard to the move
ment to lynch Arson b. Strong, the man
who Is under arrest there for the murder
OF the Stone family. Colonel Gyger says
there was great excitement there last
night, and one company OF infantry and
a battery OF artillery were kept, at the
request OF Mayor Harper. under arms all
night. All was, quiet there during the
day, but owing\to the exasperating cir
cumstance OF the tcrime trouble is feared
tonight. Acknowledgement Axline said
there were ten companies Of military
within twenty miles OF Akron. and they
could be sent there In very short time.
EXCITEMENT HIGH.
AKRON, o., March 3i.-Immense crowds
surround the jail. Excitement IL high
tonight A lynching OF Strong looks very
probable.
At midnight the excitement has reached
a low point. the mob has dispersed. and
the militia has been dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

LOUISVILLE. March d.-The most Sc
we're setback which the Bradley boom
has received in Kentucky Is message
which a number OF his friends have sent
him. The message. which Is sent from
Winchester is signed by r. b. Russell.
-. W. Hall, II. @. Garrett, and II. X.
Perry, and reads as follows:
Knowing the situation in the Tenth
District, and as personal friends Of yours,
we believe that your interests and the
interests OF the party will be best sub
served by your withdrawal az a candidate
for President"
The Governor was In this city to-day.
following the receipt OF the message, but
gave no indication OF the course he In
tends to pursue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

will ell stick to the same price. fxed ~
the demaEd for iron varies. Tho price
OF pig-iron last September was 30 2
ton. It II our intention. after the old
stock u out Of the way. to run up the
price. probably to $50 again.
Under the new arrangement practi-
cally all the iron produced IN and about
Birmingham will be sold through q single
commissioner. and the profits Will be
divided according to the amount Of pro-
duction for ZACH company. Our concerns
put out e2.0co tons last week. which Ii
two thirds OF the total weekly production
OF the combine. There are about twenty
furnaces in operation now"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Dnushter. of the Coufederaey.

The Daughters OF the Confederscy did
not hold the proposed meeting yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. N. ".
Randolph, owing TO the incbemency OF
the weather. The certificates OF member
ship are ready and can be secured 1t no.
5l2 east Grace street, Those having
blanks and owing dues are requested 70
send them I'm. as they cannot secure GER
tificates until this Is done. Thecs viii 20
a called meeting OF the organisation nsxs
week, when business OF Importance VII
ba transacted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
Norfolk Harbos Improvement.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. March M.--tsec-
retnry Lamont to-day sent to the House
the report Of Captain Casey Corps OF
Engineers. on the examination Tor a
folk navy-yard. The cost OF o channei
$50 yards wide and Is feet deep from the
Roads 10 the yard Is estimated At 10000,
and that OF a channel 200 feet wide ard
20 feet deep In the Western branch of tho
Elizabeth river Is placed at $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
TcIegrnphic Briefs.

San Antonio. Textile Beiknap Rifles,
a crack military company. decided to en-
ter the Savannah interstate drill
Neutrality-suspicious. Committee on
Elections. No. 2. heard arguments In the
contested case OF Cheatham against
Woodland. from the Second North Caro-
lima District.
Jeffe.on City, Mo.-The State Supreme
Court affirmed the verdict and sentence
against the Taylor brothers. convicted
at Carroliton OF the murder OF the Meeks
family. and they will be hanged April
Goth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01

Of sexton creek. In Clay county,
and destroying all the property In ~
path. Tho bed Of the creek Is Of gorge
like narFvwness. end tho torrent Of water
that swept down upon farm-houses and
their tenants seemed to be fifteen rect
high. When Marder reached hill above
his house ne saw the Hood lift II from
It's foundation and carry II down the
raging creek. lie caught sight Of his
wife, Rrasping part Of door,. just as
his hotrse was enguIfed. and has been
unable to recover the body. The occu-
pants Of other houses were swept away.
and escaped death at turn In the creek.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
SOUTH AND WEST CONGRESS.
II Promises to He u Very Large
Gathering.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March u
The meeting Of the South and West
Grain and Trade Congress here on April
2sth promises to be the most important
session OF this body ever held. Re-
sides the interest with which President
Fishers address invests the meeting.
additional interest will be lent to II by
the presence of the presidents and trafiic
managers OF all the roads south OF the
Ohio and east Of the Mississippi rivers,
all OF whom have stgnified their accept
ance of invitations extended them to at
tend.
AdvIces are being received daily from
different points In the South and West
that they Will send representative delesa-
lions. There IA good reason to believe
that no such commercial assemblags was
ever before gathered together in the
South or West as that which Will COM
mence here on the Goth proximo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
AUTHORIZATIONS RESUME WORK.
Their Case Left in the Hands OF
bishop Potter.

NEW YORK, March sl.-The 800 litho-
graphers who have been on a strike for
seven weeks returned to work to-day.
pending arbitration by Bishop Potter.
The men went back to work as the re-
suit of a conference last night between
a committee Of employers and a commit
tee Of the strikers. The employers made
several preliminary concessions, as de-
manded by the men, and thea the latter
agreed to go back 10 the shops. The mat
tiers still In dispute were left In the hands
OF the arbitration committee and Bishop
Potter, who together will eDdeayor TO
effect an adjustment Of all difficulties.
The arbitration COMMITTEES meet to-day at
the headquarters OF the strikers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-01
THE MOST FORMIDABLE YET.
Another Large Expedition Soon ia
Sail for Cuba.

PHILADELPHIA, March Silt Is re-
ported that another large expedition will
soon sail for Cuba. The port Of de-
pa ture and the time of sailing is involved
in doubt. although 1t Is said that the
vessel may got away within the next
forty-eight houra The vessel which will
take out the expedition Ia reported to lie
n large steamer recently purchased by
the Cuban junta In this country.
II is said, further that the steamer
will be strongly manned. and that she
will mount several heavy rihed-gups,
with which she could carry on hot ar
gument with any of the Spanish cruisers
patrolling Cuban waters.
Besides small arms and ammunition. the
vessel will carry out for the insurgents
rapid-fire and machine-guns. The expedi'
ton is the most formidable one that has
yet been fitted out.