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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
diamonds Made TO Order.

M. Moissan, the renowned French
metallurgist, especially famous for
having produced artificial diamonds
in the electric furnace, has been ap-
pointed by the Paris Sarboune, or
university, to represent it at the cen
tenrial at Princeton University this
summer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
NEW AND NOVEL PATENTS.

A self-acting door brace, which pre-
vents the opening of door, though
the lock should be picked.
A draft and hold-bnck attachment
for hitching horses to buggies without
the use Of tugs OF traces.
a self-dumping wagon which hinges
in the middle and dumps the load
downward from the center.
A scenic theater apparatus for pro-
ducing artificial eclipses Of the sun or
moon by projection on screen.
An improved reckoning scale for
yrocers or other use, which indicates
price or amount Of cost of articles as
weighed.
Improved method Of hanging win
dow frames so that they swing inward
into the room to facilitate cleaning the
outside of the glass.
A detachable and extensible curtain
fixture which is affixed to the window
casing by clamps, and thus obviates
the necessity Of driving nails. or
screws. y
A marine torpedo with strong elec-
tro-magnet mounted within the shell
so that it will be attracted to and held
against the hull of an iron or steel.
plated ship or vessel.
A truck platform for handling heavy
articles, wherein rows of small wheels
or casters are embedded in the truck
platform, projecting sufficiently to
make continuous rolling surface for
heavy boxes or castings.
A surgical instrument for removing
obstructions from the throats of ani-
mails, consisting of o flexible sheath,
through which runs rod--also fiexi-
ble-with q double 'worm" on the
lower end, which engages the obstruc-
ton and by which it may be withdrawn
or broken up,-Ezchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

Thirty-Thlrd Degree Mugwump.
"Braggs is something of a mugwump
isn't hep"
Something of mugwumpP He's
as non-partisan as q brass band. In
dianopolis Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
Worrying Over TrIn s..

Mrs. Wild-I've turned everything
upside down, but cannot find my bath
ing suit.
Wild-Why let little thing like
that worry you?-Up-to-Dnte.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
NEEDLESS WOMEN.

They Pay. q Sad Penalty for Their Neglect.
If women only needed first symp-
consciousness, backache, head
ache, lassltude, loss of appetite and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

nMy name is Jack Brainard, and
hail from the East. Who are you?"
1t was delightfully."- straightfor.
ward reply. Her dark eyes opened
wide.
"Come into the boat" she said
quickly.
He leapod in and art down opposite
her. She gave him tile oars with the
utmost nonchalance.
"You can take them now-I am
tired OF rowing. knew il Was you,
Captain jack, Mr.. Gaylord told me
you would return home this autumn. u
She leaned forward then and laid on
poor, Bewildered Captain jacks sEoul-
der the smallest and whitest hand he
lad over seen. The saucy black eyes,
full of mingled laughter and tears,
looked full in his face.
"Don't you know me, guardy? I
am Rachel.
His #aif of thecoast-his little cast
away that bright, bewilderin9 beau.
tyl Captain Jack sat silent-his grave
face was as unreadable az marble but
he drew the little.hand from hls shoul.
der and held it for moment in his
broad brown palm.
"Chiid, how cid are you'll"
"Eighteen, ghafdy, and q graduate
Of Madame de Vilenue's boarding
SCHOOL, I have passed d winter in
New York aud d season at Saratoga and
you do not knew how blase I have be-
come"
Not blase-the face was too delicate,
too passionate, too proud for that.
"I have been with Mrs. Lane O
week." she went on, trailing her white
fingers in tho water, "The Gaylofds
are in tewn, gdafiy. Haven't you
bpeh gone d long, long time?'
"Fifteen years." ".eald Captain Jack,
pulling vigorously OF the oars.
The oars of the dory rose and fell
like living things in his strong hands
sho shot across the water like q sea-
gull out of tho channel and into the
core-therc were tho. fshcrmen's cot
tages and The old ihu close before them.
The row was over.
A tall, handsome man 10y on the
cove, smoking o cigar and watching
the approaching dory intently. As
Captain Jack and his protege reached
the shore he started up and .sauntered
down to meet them with sort Of in
dolent, easy grace. Miss Rachel rose
up, her splendid eyes opened in calm
surprise, nnd she loaped lightly ashors.
"Mr. Gaylord this is very unex.
peeted~AI thought yon were in town. "
He bit his lip.
"No, am tired of town. came in
search of YOU"
"Indeed! You are okiud. Allow
me to present you TO Captain Brain.
ard"
Mr.. Harvey Gaylord bowed careless.
ly to Captaih Bfainard. Captain
Bfainard looked at MIR. Gaylord from
head TO foot, but tho young Gotham
tie was bbligiois.- he toyed with his
rattan and looked at Rachel.
"My mother sends her kindest re-
CARDS." he said. Sand society has
badc me bring back its lost star be.
fore the season commences. I have
promised-am I rash?"
She drew up the folds OF her sweep
ing dress from the damp grass. The
black eyes were cast down.
every"
"But, Rachel"
The proud hend was thrown back ;
tie brilliant eyes warned him to stop
-she sprang upon the threshold Of
the inn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
cryrREyILLE, R. l., March 6, 1907.

cEsrREv1LLg, R. l., March 6, 1897.
"I enclose two dollars to get some of your
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persons to whom had given, little OF my
small supply. They were radically cured Oh
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J. Z. SHUPTRINE, Savannah, ia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

careless, or their physician is TO blame,
and they drift into some distressing
female disease. The Vegetable Com
pound at once removes all i1rcgulari-
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All druggists have it. Write to Mrs,
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II should not be alive to-day, if it
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pound. After using it two months L
. was different girl, and now at the end
of six am entirely cured. "--MRs. ANNIE
KIRKLAND, Pa.chogue, L. l.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

Buy g. 90 worth Dobuins floating Boraa scep OF
your grocer, send wrappers to Dobbins Soap Mfg
Co., Philadelphia. Pa They will send you free
of Charge postage paid. Worcester Pocket Dc
tionnry, 2e pages. bound In cloth, profnsely d
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
G1ddness Comes

With a oettcr understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper Ell
forts-gentle cfforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge that SO many forms OF
sickness arc not due TO any actual DIS
ease, but simply to q conssipated condl.
ton of the system, which tue pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, ana IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by an
who value good health. Its beneticiat
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without dcbilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pqr-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the Caiiiornla
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. ,.,.,.
If in the enjoyment Of good healti'
and the system is regular; then laxa-
tiyes or other remedies; arc not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most skli!1ui
physicians, but if in need OF laXative,
then one should have the best, and Win
the well-inforlned everywhere, Syrupof
FIGS stands highest AMI is most largely
used and gives most general satlsfaction'.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLrNE's GREAT
NEavR REsroRER. No fits after firstday's use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and SO 90 trial bot
tie free. Dr. Kline. 93l Arch ST.. Phtln., Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

The River Jordan makes the greatest do
scent in the shortest distance OF any known
,Strpayn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
t,eething, softens the gums, reduces intiemma-
ton, allays pain cures wind colo. 25c. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

Conductor E. D. Loomis. Detroit, Mich,
toys: "The effect Of Halls Catarrh Cure Is
Wondcrful.n Write him abbut IL. Sold by
Druggists, 75c,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

: could not get along without Piso's Cure for
Consumption. 1t always curcs.aMrs. Z. ..
MoU1foN, Needham, Mars, Oct %, '94.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

1t Is estimated that there were about Cox, ,003
troops engaged in the civil war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05

Five persons are killed daily in the
mines Of England.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-08-05
A SAILORS WARD.

DESoLATB. rocky
beachs u broad waste
of sea, looking gray
and desolate III the
early morning.
Captain Jack Brain
ard can 9 whistling
along the beach, with
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
Articles Of Incorporation
THE GOLDFIELD MILLING AND
MINING COMPANY.

| To Whom it May Concern: Be it known that
we, the undersigned, have associated ourselves
together as a corporation under the provisions
of Title XII, Corporations, Revised Statutes
1887, of the Territory of Arizona, and we
certify
lst. The names of the incorporators are
D Merrill, Orlando Merrill Lewis Lamb.
Joseph 4 Morse, r Hakes ana w Pomeroy
End. The general nature of the business pro-
posed to be transacted by said corporation is
the buying, selling, locating, leasing or other
wise acquiring mines and mining claims, opera
ting the same, milling and otherwise treating
all kinds of ore, constructing buying and
otherwise acquiring water power and rights
canals, fumes and pipe lines and other appur-
tepances thereto for the development, diver
sion and application of water for the purpose
of power, domestic or agricultural uses, and
buying and selling real estate.
3rd. The amount oil the capital stock of the
corporation is one million dollars, divided into
shares of one dollar each and is to be paid in
within 80 days after the acknowledgment of
these articles of Incorporation in cash or in
property at valuation to be agreed upon.
4th. The corporation is to commence upon
the signing and acknowledgment of these
articles and shall terminate twenty five years
thereafter.
5th: The affairs of sand corporation are to
be managed by Board of Directors to consist
of three persons who shall each be stakeholder
The officers of this corporation shall be Presi :
dent, Secretary and Treasurer and Vice.
President. The directors shall be elected an
nually on the 1st day of July. Until such cleo
tlon @ d Merrill, G Hakes and w E Pomeroy
officers of the corporation shall be elected by
the Board of Directors at its annual meeting in
each year.
9th. The highest amount of Indebtedness or
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

THE Denver Republican is
pleased to compliment us as fol-
lows: "The irrigation congress,
which will meet in Phoenix, Ariz. .,
next December, will be well enter
tanned Ly the people of that town.
They are wide awake and enter
prising end they will be glad of the
opportunity to show visitors their
valley and its wonderful orchards.
The subject of irrigation has been
allowed to drop out of sight in
many parts of the west, but in
terest in it will be revived by this
congress if a good session is held.
In Arizona much attention was
given to irrigation several years
ago, and large area of good land
has been reclaimed. This is being
planted to orchards in the country
about Phoenix, and it is probable
that the same policy will be fol-
lowed in other localities in the
southern part of the territory.
The tropical climate makes the
cultivation of fruit especially
suitable.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

entire distance over the line of the
proposed road. The distance will
be about 50 miles, and about the
only work to be done over the
entire distance with the exception
OF about l6 miles, will be to clear
OFT the growths of light brush.
There will be about sixteen miles
OF light grading, and when the
work is done it is said this will be
one OF the best roads in the terri
tory. This county will be largely
benefited by the construction of
this road, in the way Of furnishing
a ready market for large quaLti-
ties OF the product raised in this
valley Globe is already a large
consumer of produce and the
rapidity with which that camp is
again coming to the front is an
assurance that in future it will de-
mand far greater supply of food
for both man and beast, and Mesa
farmers and gardeners are amply
prepared to supply on short notice.
every demand.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE. TUCSON,
" Arizona. Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to instructions, and in accordance with
the directions of the Secretary of the Interior,
under the provisions of the third section cf the
Act of July 5, 1884 (23 Stats, 1O3) the Govern
ment buildings on the Fort or Camp Mcdowell
abandoned military reservation, Arizona. stu
ated in Maricopa County. will be offered at
public sale on the grounds commencing on the
22nd day of September, 1896, at 1Oa NJ, to the
highest bidder. at not less thar the appraised
value thereof, the purchase money to be paid
at the time of the sale the buildings to be re
moved from the reservation within ninety
days from the date of the sale, their retention
on the reservation after that time to be at the
risk of the purchasers. EUGENE TRRIppEL.
Register EDWARD R MONK, Receiver Ap
proved WIN II SIMS, Acting Secretary.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

ARIZONA ought to be prosperous
the coming twelve months. The
abundant rains have put new life
into the stock business by clothing
hill and mountain and plain with
an abundance of rich grasses and
the prices of cattle maintain at
least fair average. The mining
industry especially in the line Of
gold and copper, never manifested
greater activity. while the farming
interests promise to thrive under
the influence of a great suficiency
of water for irrigation. Arizona
onght to prosper, and she will if
her people take hold of the oppor-
tunities which nature has so kindly
placed before them.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
AMENDMENT.

At regular meeting of the stockholders of
The Goldfeld Milling and Mining Company
held at Mesa City. A I, at the office of Judge
Woy, on the 21st day of July, 1896, at which'
meeting representing majority of the stock
holders of said Company, a majority of the
stock of said corporation were present, the fol-
lowing amendment to the articles of incorpora-
ton of said company were unanimously
adopted and by said meeting ordered recorded
and published
AMENDMENT NO l The name of this company
shall be changed from The Goldfeld Milling
and Mining Company to the Goldfield Cold
Mining Company s
d MERRILL, w E PoMERoY,
President Secretary
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA go
County of Maricopa
Befo re me, A Shewman, notary Public in
and for said County and Territory, on this day
personally appeared G Merrill and w E
Pomeroy, known to me to have been the Presi-
dent and Secretary. respectively, of The Gold
field Milling and Mining Company, a corpora
tlon organized under the laws of the Territory
OF Arizona, they being the persons whose names
to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
to me that The Goldfield Milling and Mining
Company, and they as it's President and Secre-
tary, respectively executed the same for the
purpose and consideration therein expressed
Given under my hand and seal of office this
21st day of July, 1896
A SHEWMAN,
(seaD Notary Public
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, o.,
County of Maricopa. %
I,JW Kincaid, County Recorder in for the
county and territory aforesaid, do hereby GER
tify that the within instrument was filed for re-
cord at - O'Clock m, on this 23rd day of
July, 1896, and duly recorded in Book NO
corporations, Records of Maricopa County,
Arizona, at page
Witness my hand and official seal the day and
year above written.
j w KINCAID,
(seaD County Recorder
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

The PoLulist County Convention
met this week at Phoenix and
nominated their county ticket.
Among the candidates nominated
VIC notice the names of three prom
inent citizens of Mesa and vicinity.
viz, Judge Woy, for the Council;
I. P. Banta, for County Recorder,
and @. O. Case for Probate Judge
All of these gentlemen are well and
favorably known to our people.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

ELSEWHERE we publish the card
of L. Ell. Orme, announcing himself
a candidate for the office of Sheriff,
subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic County Convention. Mr..
Orme is well and favorably known
to the electors of this county. He
has made an efficient and conscien-
tious officer. and no doubt will re-
ceive the unanimous nomination of
his party.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

The people of Mesa cannot too
highly appreciate the bstantial
invulnerable headgate at the head
of their canal. With over 15O, 1000
inches of water beating against
the solid masonry and timbers it
stands as firm as the rock Of Glib
raltar. One attendant there is
able to work the monster gate SC
as to permit any desired amount oil
the flood to pass through.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
AND Quickest Line

To all points EAST and the only line having
through Pullman Palace Car arrangements to
Chicago. st. Louis, D nver and Kansas City.
TIE SCENIC ROUTE OF ARIZONA.
The best route to California. The: only line
from Southern Arizona 10 the
Grand Canon of the Colorado,
Petiiied Forest,
Cliff Dwellings,
Great Pine Forests,
And Numerous Other Points of Interest.
Beautifully Illustr ate d Book free on appli-
cation. Through tickets to all points In the
Uni6ed States, Canada and Mexico.
THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINE
Furnishes the best accommodations at the
lowest rates. Vigilaut Management Superior
Equipment. GEO. M. SARGENT, G.P A,
IRA P. SMITH, Phoenix, Arizona
Coml Agt, Phoenix, Arizona.
E. COPELAND, GEO. T. NICHOLSON
G. A., Ell Paso, Tex G.P.A,, Chicago
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

We publish this week the card
of j. w. Crenshaw, announcing
himself a candidate for the Office of
District Attorney, subject to the
decision of che Democratic County
Convention. Judge Crenshaw is a
lawyer of ability and has held
several responsible offices, being
now United States Commissioner.
He is q prominent Democrat and
is we'll known to our Mesa people.
No better choice could be made by
his party for this important office.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

The Spaniards in Cuba have a
hard time of it, between the har-
RAISING tactics of the Cubans and
the deadly ravages of the cholera
and yellow fever. There are not
few of the Spanish statesmen who
favor a cessation of the war
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
FOR SHERIFF.

To the voters of Maricopa CO.
hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of Sheriff of
Maricopa County at the ensuing
election, subject to the decision of
the Democratic County Conven-
tion. Respectfully,
T.. III. ORME.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
L. HI. ORME.

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of District
Attorney Of Maricopa County,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic County Convention. If
nominated and elected [ promise to
discharge the duties of said office
to the best of my ability.
j. w. ORENSHAW.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
FRIDAY, August 81, 1896.

The Mesa Popullsts were repre-
sented at the Territorial Conven-
ton by Brigg M. johnson and VIM.
D. McBrayer. Bucky O'Neil was
nominated for Delegate.
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

IT is safe to assume that the
wagon road from Mesa to Globe
will be opened at an early date.
Supervisors Priest and Kimball of
this county returned this week
from Globe, having traversed the
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

liability to which the corporation is at any time
($10O, O,OOO) dollars
7th. The private property of the stockholders
is to be exempt from corporate debts.
9Th The nams of the corporation is The
Goidfeld Milling and Mining Company. Its
principal place of business is at Mesa City, in
Mar icopa County, Arizona
Witness our hands this Goth day of June, 1896
o ID MERRILL,
ORLANDO MERRILL,
LEWIS E LAMB,
G r HAKES
R MORSE,
w PoMERoY
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21
GRAND SUMMER SALE
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byrha rnmarkast &Man
fnstine OF New % is ssmson
70 % Goods will nbgintom Augus20
See this for rHecal
Mesa free press., 1896-08-21

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, co
: County of Maricopa.
Before me, T E Pomeroy, Notary Public
in and for the County of Maricopa, on this day
personally appeared o D Merrill, Orlando Mer-
rill, Lewis Lamb, G r Hakes, j R Morse and
w Pometoy known to me to be the persons
"A hose names subscribed to the foregoing
Inst rument, and acknowledged to me that they
executed the same for the purpose and con-
sid ration therein expressed
Given under my hand and seal of Office this
26Gh day of June, A ID 1896.
T PoMERoY,
(seaD Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
THE wATCH-NIGHT SERVICE.
Congregations at Many OF the
Churches Welcome the New Year.

From time immemorial II has been the
custom IN many OF the churches OF this
city TO hold watch-aight services on the
last night OF the year and to usher in the
new year with appropriate religious SER
vices. and last night was no exception
TO the rule.
Several OF the churches were thrown
open. and large crowds gathered in all
OF them 10 render thanks to the Great
Master above for the blessings OF the past
and TO pray for a continuance for the
future.
At Centenary Methodist Episcopal
church the services were held In the Sun
day-school room, and almost every seat
was occupied. A song service was con-
Quoted from to 10 o'clock by Mr. Shep-
herd Webb. and at 10 o'clock aev. DR..
Tudor assembled the rostrum, and. taking
his text from Romans. xiv, $50 then
every one of US shall give account Of him.
self to God"-he preached q powerful
sermon. dwelling particularly on mans
accountability to God and OF the last day.
when the sound Of the trumpet will sum-
mon all before the bar OF Judgment. The
sermon was listened to with rapt atten-
ton, and at It's close a communion SER
vice was conducted by Dr. Tudor, Rev.
DIR. Pell. and Mr.. Reynolds This being
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
Homicide in Albany, Gu.

ATLANTA. GA. December a-A spe-
cial to the Constitution from Albany, Ga,
says that Thomas Reynolds shot ana KILL
ed George Cox on the street there to-
night about O'Clock. Reynolds says that
Cox had been too attentive to Mrs. Fey
nolds. who had separated from her hns-
band on account of brutal treatment. me
Mrs. Reynolds. Reynolds had double
barrelled shotgun. He fired and Cox fell
on his knees. Cox begged him not 10
shoot again, saying that he had just ar,
rived in town. Reynolds fired the second
time. killing Cox instantly. Reynolds es-
capped. He Is a one-armed man. Cox is
"A lumberman, and his mother lives in
Atlanta.
Mrs. Reynolds. in an interview after
the tragedy. stated that her husband was
insanely Jealous without cause. She de-
clared that her husband had treated her
so cruelty that she had to leave him.
LATER.-Reynolds surrendered late to-
night to d deputy sheriff