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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

are shaped with single seams, gath.
cred at the top and arranged over
comfortably fitted Innings, the wrists
being completed by bands of velvet.
The circular skirt has the fullness
arranged in box plaits at the back,
two on each side OF the placket, that is
made at the top of the centre back
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

Rudolph Cronau declares that he ha:
indisputable evidence that the re.
mains of Columbus still rest in the
cathedral at Santo Domingo, Hayti.
He asserts that the remains transferred
to Spain in 1895 were those of the
great discoverer's son, Diego.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
Egzptian Question to be Renewed.

The Messenger Psris) says that
Baron dc Courccl, French ambassador
to Great Britain, has been instructed
to renew the discussion of the Egypt
ian question with Lord Salisbury,
France hoping to profit by the COOL
ness which has arisen between Eng.
land and Germany, and expedite Eng
lands evacuation OF Egypt. France.
the paper says. has an entente with
Russia upon the Egyptian question.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
nary blunders, paid with his own life
the penalty of rashness and lack OF

nary blunders, paid with his own life
the penalty of rashness and lack OF
judgment.
At Laing's Mex and Ingogo River
the Beers undou btedly had our men at
immense disadvantage, and by the
help of their very excellent shooting
scored their victories. But at Majuba
Hill, where less than $50 Dutchmen
stormed mountain held by 400 Brit
ish troops and defeated them with the
loss of their General, six officers, and
ninety men killed and large number
wounded, want of courage can scarcely
be charged against these ignorant,
undrilied farmers. They themselves
still look upon that event in their
simple way as more an act OF God
than of their own courage. Nor, in
the far more desperate fighting against
the Zulus and Matabele during the
Great Trek, can want of courage be
urged against the frontier Beers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
A STANLEY AMONG WOMEN.
Miss Mary Kinssley's Feats as an
African Traveller.

Miss Mary Kingsley, niece of the
clergyman-author, has been accorded
rank with Livingstone, Speke, Grant.
Burton, Cameron, johnson, Selous
and Stanley. She has just returned
from long journey of exploration in
West Africa, and is much surprised to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
FOR SPRING HATS.

Chine and clou like ribbons for
trimming spring hats show palm
figures on Persian and glace grounds,
shaded leaves in sateen broche, rides
cent ribbons bordered with velvet,
and exquisite Dresden patterns out
lined with narrow threads OF gold or
bronze
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

The record of railway building in
the United States last year shows the
lowest point In twenty years. Railroad
building is now getting down to
point where no roads are built except
where there is demand for them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

The Chicago railroads have decided
to elevate their tracks, and will 60
right at it.. "They are tired of paying
for the people they KILL" explains the
New Orleans Picayune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
General Longstreet,s Account.

General James Longstreet, the ex-
Confederate veteran who took prom
inent part in the Civil War, has writ
ten history of that momentous
struggle. It is called "From Man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

The silverware belonging to Queen
victoria's table would keep her from
starvation for the rest other life, if the
worst came to the worst. 1t is valued
at S12, 100000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
A HANDSOME VELVET BONNET.

This bonnet is of black velvet
adorned with black tips, above crown
of shot-pink and blue passementerie.
The lining of the poke brlm is q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
THOs. J. ADAMS, PROPRIETOR
China has to-day twenty, six ports
open to foreign commerce.

Taking the whole land surface of the
globe into consideration, there are
twenty.tw and half acres for each
inhabitant on this planet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

Lightness and simplicity of construc-
tion seem to be its best points. The
rider, being suspended below the
machines center OF gravity, maintains
a level seat whatever the seat or grade.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

Horseradish as medicine and con.
dIment is mentioned in the Egyptian
records, 20C0 years B. c. 1t is easily
grown IN almost any part of the world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
do it--in their feverish search for for
fune fhav hava not tho tine

do it--in their feverish search for for
tune they have not the time.
And yet this farmer of the wilder
ness, rough and uncouth, and often
surly and suspicious. as he is, has a
great and stirring history behind him
in South Africa, of which he is and
has right to be proud. He and his
have struggled, and strekked, and
warred, and been masso"rna and have
suffered in blood a, a 72rsa a15 ,..t-
toral wealth these reay-
doubt whether al e.uGt
English peasants, fl s.ars, got.
settlers, if they hsd 5asl
the Cape in 1852, =; fi,e
were. would have ce.
long struggle SO San
having lost SO ittt H -.
charaoteristics.
Tho Dutch Afril9 efera a.= A.
pure European blova, snoy s.,i,. cllnY
with she simplest and sublimest faith
to the literal teaching of their Bibles,
still cherish with deep affection their
wives and families, still go about
their herding and hunting and trek
king IN the old slow, unconquerab!e,
dogged spirit of their ancestors, still
turn their faces north, and as their
pastures grow small and crowded,
trek Tor new lands with undimmed
hope and vigor.
In the "Great Trek" as it is called,
hundreds of farmers Quilted Cape
Colony, selling their farms for any
thing they would fetch in forced
market, and, with their families be-
slowed in their wagons and their
focks and herds around them, crossed
the Grange River and sought new
homes and pastures. The present re-
publics of the Transvaal and Orange
Free State owe their origin to this
movement.
The history of the Greas Trek, if it
ever comes to be written, will furnish
one OF the most inspiring of epics.
These despised and slow-moving Dutch
farmers, armed with only fintlock
guns, after suffering cruel reverses
and the bloodiest treachery, met and
conquered the whole Zulu army, then
at the height of its strength and mill
tary discipline. Fewer than $50 Beers
successfully resisted $4,000 of the
fiercest Zulu warriors. At the close
of TINT Sunday morning battle, fought
upon December 16, 1888, 5000 zulus
lay dead round the Dutch lager; the
stream flowing by, ever since called
the Blood River, rsn crsmson; and
the power of Dingaan and his nation
was for years broken. To this hour
the Transvaal Dutch annually meet to
celebrate "Dingaan's Day." and re-
turn humble thanks for their crown
ing mercy, that wonderful victory over
the Zulu host.
In their warfare with the Zulus, in
the country now called Natal, the
Dutch farmers used that plan of bat
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

Bv its iaJa ceDsus Iexico CLAIMS .
population of $4,000, 900, and 1875
oitiem
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

particularly pretty soft SHADE of pink
moire silk, and the long wide strings
are of the same silk. A couple Of
pirk moire rosettes, too, nestle on
the hair behind, where the brim is
bent up.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
of good quality they certainly ha7
their uses.
GIRLS COSTUME.

GIRLS COSTUME.
Fancy striped novelty goods, shaded
in golden brown hues, are here stylish
ly associated with tabac velvet, the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

Usage, the name of Missouri river,
meaap "the stropu
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

assas to Appomattox," and the Chi
cago Times-Herald says that it is
SO truthful, impartial and unfevered
account of the Confederate sides tactics
and movements during the war"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04
BOER TRAITS.
THEIR PRESENT CHARACTKR
AND PAST ACHIEVEMENTS.
The Farmers of the Trausvaal VII
derness Have Stirring History
The Great Trek-How They
Conquered the Zulus.

n MoNG all the white men now
"A thronglng Johannesburg and
NJ other parts of the Transvasl
in search of gold, writes o
correspondent Of the London Times,
how many can say with truth that they
know anything of the Dutch farmer?
Not one man in hundred. They will
snear at him, laugh at his gutteral
tongue and his heavy, uncooth ways,
rail at his Government; but as for
taking the trouble to acquire his Ian
guage aud find out something Of the
inner heart of the man, they will not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

suffered in blood a,
toral wealth these
doubt whether al
English peasants, fl
settlers, if they b.
the Cape in 1852, /
were, would have
long struggle SO
having lost SO littt
characteristics.
nI n-kol f-s1.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-03-04

THIs practical and comfortable
top garment, illustratedin the
1oroo 1rouino affords ronrfpot
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
DRs. sTARKEY & PALEN's
Treatment by inhalation
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
Charles Town, jefferson Co..
w. Va.
[Erom ihe B. s o. Field.l

Charles Town is situated eight n lies
south of Harper's Ferry, W. Va. on
the Valley Branch of the Baltimore
& Ohio r. r.. as we'll as on the main
stem of the Norfolk 6 Western r.
r., south of Hagerstown, Md, 2S
miles. 1t contains a population of
$500. Having two great railroad
thoroughfares north south east and
west, products can be shipped to
eastern city markets several times
each day. Fourteen passenger trains
arrive daily, and express matter ship
ped in the evening will reach Wash
ington in two hours, Baltimore in
two and three-quarter hours, Phila-
delphia in four and three-quarter
hours, in time for the market next
morning. A belt line surrounds the
new part of the town, connecting the
plants in operation with both rail-
roads.
Charles Town is supplied by n
splendid system of pure spring water
and also has gas and an electric light
plant. 1t has an Episcopal. Presby-
terian, Baptist, Methodist and Cath
olic church, besides four colored
churches, consisting of an Epis copal,
two Baptist and one Metho dist
There are at this point three hotels.
three weekly papers, three sash, blind
and planng mills, .he Vulcan Iron
Bridge and Road Machine Works,
brass factory, harness factory, cigar
factories, two foundries, twenty-five
I,t,ilIiH- onr4nfof14nC Nd
two banks with capital of S40O, 900.
Charles Town needs such indus
tries as shoe factories, knitting and
glove factories, silk mills, steam
Touring mill, cracker factories, can
ming factories, furniture and wagon
factories and wooden mills. Those
contemplating n removal of their
plants, of the establishing of new
enterprises, will dc we'll to visit the
town and consider its advantages, as
there is no more disirable place in
the Middle States for the location of
manufactures. There is at this
point fine grad ed free school presi-
ded over by corps of excellent and
we'll qualified teachers, male acade-
my and the Stephenson Female
Seminary. Jefferson county with
population of 19. 200 Is dotted over
with fifty-one free schools.
= Charles Town is surro unded by
fine limestone farming Ian ds, with u
good quality of subsoil, possessing
all the invigorating qualities neces-
sary for first-class soil, and being
but 517 feet above tide-water, it has
n milder climate than is found several
degrees south, owing to the increas-
ing altitude up the valley The
thermometer rarely falls to zero in
winter or rises to 80 degrees in sum
mer, thus giving serenity of eli
mate both pleasant and healthful,
free from extreme cold in winter and
from the heat as well as malaria in
summer. For fertility of soil the
farming lands are unsurpassed, and
the old adage, ''rich land makes
rich men, and poor land makes poor
men," has been fully proven by the
aceumulations of the many well-to-
do and thrifty farmers of jefferson
county. The Charles Town real
estate agency has many fine farms
for sale, also number of valuable
town properties and sites for indus
trial plants. a. G.. WYNKooP.\\I
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And correspondingIy low rates from
other stations. Tickets will also be
placed on sale at offices of all con-
Meeting lines.
The B. &. o. maintains a double
daily service of through solid vesti-
bule trains between the East and
Chicago. with Pullman sleeping and
dining cars attached.
@. A. r. Veterans will remember
that all b. & o. trains run via Wash
iDgton, Harper's Ferry and the Po-
tomac Valley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
Last Excursion to Niagara Falls.

The last excursion of tue season
via the Royal Blue Line to Niagara
Falls, Watkins Glen, Buffalo and
Rochester is announced for Thurs
day, August 27th-
A special express train of Pullman
cars and first-class day coaches, in
charge of an experienced Tourist
Agent, will leave b. & o. Station,
Washington, $40 A. NJ, leave CAM
den Station, Baltimore, 9.05 A. NJ,
arriving Niagara Falls lI.00 j. Nj.
Round trip tickets for this excurs
sion will also be placed on sale at :he
following stations at rates annexed:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
Old People.

Old people who require medicine of regulate
the bowels and kidneys will and the true
remedy in Electric Bitters: This m edicine
does not stimulate and contains no whiskey
nor other intoxiCant, but acts as tonic and
Alternative 1t acts mildly on the stomach and
and bowels. adding strength and giving tone
to the organs. thereby aiding Nature In the
of the functions Electric Bit
fers il an excellent appetizer and aids diges-
ton Old People find it INST exactly what
they need. Prich fifty cents and $I-OO per
bottle at all Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
CAsToRIA.
]: =; lmAzzzzz@ &;5.- !; III &

Rev. DIR. T. Dewitt Talmage, af-
ter long tour of the Sothern States,
says: ''If the silver people win, l
beIieye there will be such revival
in business, such q booming in in
dustries which are now in active, and
such a general shaking up of COM
mercial interests that the country
will be sure to prosper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
OAsToEIA.

The B. & o. R. r. will sell tickets
from all points on its lines east of
the Ohio River to st. Paul at one
single fare for the round trip. good
for all trains, August 29th, @0th and
31st, valid for return passage until
September 18th, with the privilege Of
an additional extension until SePtem-
per 20th by depositing ticket with
Joint Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

McClung, the Photographer. makes
Photographs of all kinds, in any
part of the county-Fdnsily Groups
a Specially. 1 have no agents or
representatives, but do my work my
self. c. L. McCLuSG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

A dose that is always seasonable is dose
of Simmons Liver Regulator. the king of
Liver Medicines" II keeps the liver active;
the bowls regular; prevents Biliousness; and
promotes digestion. In fact helps keep You
well, II have watched its's effects in families
where have practiced and find at admiIa-
BILE; both Alternative and tonic in its action.
Dr. T w. Mason Macon. Ga,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
Last Excursion to Atlantic City.

Thursday, August 27th, the b. &
o. will run the last excursion of the
season to Atlantic City. Tickets
will also he sold at same rate TO Cape
May and Sea Isle City, and will he
good twelve days, and permit stop
off at Washington on the. return
journey.
We give below list of stations
showing the time of trains and rates
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

Ladies are invited to have their
sewing machines overhauled and put
in first class running order by Cooke
& Phillips expert. Satisfaction guar
anteed, and charges moderate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

For more detailed information
apply to Chas. o. Scull, General
Passenger Agent, Baltimore, Md.
Don't forget the date, Thursday,
August 27th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
It is Thought by Many

When the Creator said to woman
ain sorroW shalt thou bring forth
children" that a curse was pro-
nounced, but the joy felt by every
Mother Uhen she first presses to
her heart her babe. proves the
contrary.
Danger and suffering 1urk in
the pathway of the Ezpectant
Mother, and should be avoided.
that she may reach the hour
when the hope Of her heart ie to
be realized, in full Vigor and
strength.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
Sure to Win.

The people recognized and appreciate real
merit. Tha; is why Hoods Sarsaparill has
the largest sales in the world. Merit In med
cine means the power to cure. Hoods Sar-
cures. 1t is the Ono True Blood Purifier.
Its superior merit is an established fact, and
merit wins.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to oper-
ate. Cure indigestion, headache.
Always in seaso n. opkins Steamed Hominy
(huled corn). Elegant lanch in milk. Qt.can 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

and at the trying hour makes
Childbirth easy. as 50 many hap
py mothers have experienced.
Nothing but Mothers Friend"
does this. Don't be deceived.
"aother's FRIEND Is the greatest remedy ever
put on tho zaarkst, and all my customers praiseit
highly .E-w. a. KH0 & Co., whitewright, Tex.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

Book TO Expectant Mothers mailed free, con-
tanning valuable information and voluntary
testimonials.
Tnr sEADFIELo REGULATOR CO. o..aTlAzra.oa.
SOLD ~ AL DaUeeIsTo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

Tickets will also be sold from other
stations at correspondingly low rates.
For more detailed information
apply to nearest b. & o. Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

The Winchester police have hand
some new uniforms.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
ADVERTISING RATES.

Candidates Announeemeufs---Far County
Officers. $500; State or Congressional, Sl0.Cp.
Others at regular Advertising Rates,
Obituary Notices exceedir z five lines. 10 cts
per line.
Liberal deductions made for Quarter. Half,
and Whole Columns, to Annual. Semi-Anrus-
and Quarterly Advertisers
No advertisement to be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manu-
script, or previously agreed 1pon between the
parties
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25
Mothers riend'

so relaZeS
the system
at the
natural and
necessary. :.
.......change
takes place
" without
Nausea.......
Headache.
Nervous or
'G1oonny......
FOrebOdinG
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-25

OK ROLLER BEARINGS SWIFTLY GLIDE
THE HORSES JOY, THE FARMERS PRIDE
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GEORGE w. HAINEs,

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.