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The age-herald., 1897-11-17
Waiting on the Law

Atlanta, Nov. 16.-The nearing on the application of Assistant Postmaster Couper for injunction to restrain Rs- publican Postmaster Smyth from dis placing him was not had this afternoon. It went over until Thursday. In the meantime Couper hold his place and his republican successor waits around the office for a d scision. The case hinges entirely upon the evil service law.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
Another Shabby Trick of the Grinding
 Monopoly.
ExoRBIrANr METER RENT ASSESSED
Every Alderman, Save One, Has Put Himself On Record-Reporters Deluged With Expressions Endorsing the Pa
 per of the People.

The board of aldermen meet tonight.
 Several important questions are to be considered by them.
 The mayor is absent from the city. He is not to return until tomorrow. It is possible that the meeting will be ad- journed until he returns.
 The questions to be considered are so be present.
 The gas question is ito be considered. This question is of utmost importance to every citizen of Birmingham. The with the city. The board of aldermen are to act upon this matter.
 A special committee was appointed to investigate the water supply of Bir- mingham, and this committee is to re- port to the board of aldermen. This re- port has been prepared. It is to be submitted to the meeting tonight. un- less this meeting is postponed.
 The school question is also to be acted upon at this meeting of the board of aldermen.
 This meeting, and the action taken at it. Is of the utmost importance to every citizen of Birmingham. The main ques- tion to be considered by the board of aldermen is whether or not the gas com pany has violated its contract with the city If 1t has violated its contract, then esioyJ- xo;l I,a tia ken to annIil itS r, ,,tsan. City Attorney Lowe has been investir gating the matter for some time past. The Individual members of the board of aldermen have been Investigating the matter. Each and every member of the board of aldermen have been interviewed by The Age-Herald. With but one ex- ception they have expressed themselves in favor of dollar gas for Birmingham This man alas talked, but only words. His words meant nothing. With this exception every man on the board of all deitmen is in favor Of dollar gas, and they are determined that the gas company shall do justice to the people of Bir- mingham.
 Mayor Evans has bsen a leader in the fight for cheaper gas for the people of Birmingham. Mayor Evans is just, i'm partial official who believes in doing his duty honestly and thoroughly.
 The next meeting of the board of alder men, wfaethsr it be tonight or tomorrow night, will be cale of intense interest to every perscn in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
EVERYBODY CRIES OUT
 FOR DOLLAR GAS

W. c. Garrett-I asn in favor of dollar gas. Am in favor of every A.ng being cheap for the people.
 Emil Lesser-4High gas retards the growth of a city. Birmingham can cer-
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
SELMA STIRRED UP
Over the Annoulcement of Case at Greens
 boro, Which Was Denied.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Selma, Ala, Nov. 16.-Slmultaneou with the abol.shment of Selma's quar- antine restriction came rumor late yes- terday evening of case of yellow fever In Greensboro. The death of Dr. I. R. Ward in that city, who is the father of pr. E. B. Ward of Selma, and other ru- mors Jed the probate judge and the county health officer to put on a ternpor- ary quarantine against Greensboro and the doctors there were wired for the facts. This morning Dr. McKennon re- ceived a denial of the existence of fever, signed by r. M. Peterson, M. D., presi- dent, and D. J.. Castleman secretary, of the board of health. The quarantine was thereupon removed, but there is deep- rooted conviction in the minds of num- bers of tSelmais citizens that the yellow fever really exists in Greensboro in ma alignant form.
 From a brother, who Is student in the Southern university, a citizen today received a letter dated Nov. 15, which said "There are four of the boys sick now, and some of them are thought to have the yellow fever One has just recovered from severe case of it. think 1t is about over now, or I hope it is at least"
 This and many other suspicious occur rences led our people to think that Greensboro has had the fever for months. There is little fear here, however. that the disease would spread if brought to Selma, but the warm weather today malSes them somewhat apprehensive.
 Trains are all running in and out of- Selma today except the Mobile and Bir- mingham. which will be in shape shortly.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
I've Were Cremated

F1attsburgh, N. r., Nov. 16-Mrv. Terrell and her nephew, Edward Mason, were burned to death on a farm a few miles from Peru, thls county, last night. Mrs. Terrsn was 70 years of age and her nephew 50 years old
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Nov. 16.-There were eleven cases and two deaths from yell low fever today. The deaths were:
 Michael Ross and Mrs Ben Bear.
 The weather turned cool this. evening, a strcng wind blowing. Frost is prom ised for the next day or two and the out look is very bright.
 Among the new cases are Rev. D. G. whitinghill, pastor of the Coliseum Bap- list church, and II. E. Craig. president of the Water Works company.
 Nearly dozen ministers have been
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
AS AN ARMY RATION.
Beans Briefly Considered by an Old Army
Veteran.

Beans Briefly Considered by an Old Army
Veteran.
"Take it altogether" said the Old
soldier, "I think l liked beans the best
of the army rations. Hard bread, OF
course, was essential, and we expected
to get that anyway, but am speaking
now of the comparative luxuries on the
army bill of fare. Ishould prefer corned
beef, if that issued in the army had been
uniformly of desirable quality. But
often it was of hardness more like
that of quartz and of a saltiness past be.
S1iiesidy S1iiesi diet or food, and we got q =
salt pork than any other meat, and II
was most always not of the best. In
fact, no old soldier will ever forget the
salt pork of the army. But his recollec-
tions of it will not be surrounded by an
aurora borealis of delight
"Not everybody liked beans, but ac-
eording to my notion they were the best
of the army rations, all things consid-
cred. If we had piece of pork to put
in the kettle, so much the better. But
we ndu sdlG etuy way, ahu oS'sAA 'N'P'
with hard bread to break into it, and a
cup of coffee made meal that had de-
cided elements of hopefulness in it.
"It is true that sometimes when we
had beans day after day for days together
some of the men would get tired OF
them. But you would grow tired Of
ortolans, wouldn't you, if you had too
many Of them?
81 always used to be glad when we
had beans, and to this day like now
and then q dish Of bean soup, and ]
never eat it without pleasant recollec-
tions of the army. New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

the Waldeness in the Tennessee
mountains, and is ten miles from
Morganton. 1t is situated on the
Western North Carolina Railroad,
and covers more than forty acres
of ground, having doubled in
DO ,ulation and areas since its
fou datlon. The Waldeness have
have no idlers samong them, and
the colony is like a beehive. They
produce everything on their farm
ands that will grow successfully
N that region. When winter comes
The farmers work in factories. Thf
.olony was corporati,n IN, governed
by nine directors six of whom
we're Waldeness and three Ameri-
cans, until last year when the
lands were equally divided among
the colonists. They have a surplus
of land which is blocked off to
newcomers. Each freeholder owns
100 acres of land, and has to pay
his proportionate of all debts in
Cured by the community. Tan
neries, stone quarries, coal and
mica mining, farming, numbering
and half a dozen factories ale
cried on.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
Rehoboth, S. c.
DOGS OF INTELLIGENCE.
A Strict sabbatarian and q Traveller In
Hausoms,

A Strict sabbatarian and q Traveller In
Hansoms.
The Ladies' Kennel Journal consists
of a number of dog anecdotes select
ed from many sources, new and old.
The stories are arranged to illustrate
different features of the dogs character.
Here is an example of what is called q
dogs "tenacity of impression, (" vouched
for by an Edinburgh minister:
Gone sacrament Sunday the minister
1T his house to the care of the servants,
sho thought it a good opportunity to
give party. During the day the dog
"a Newfoundland) accompanied them
through the garden, and indeed wher-
ever they went, in the most attentive
manner and seemed we'll pleased. In
the evening, when the time arrived that
the party meant to separate, they pro-
ceeded to do so, but the dog, the instant
they went to the door, interposed, and,
placing himself before it, would not al
low one of them to touch the handle.
On their persisting and attempting t.
use force, he became furious and in u
menacing manner drove t.-::1 back into
the kitchen, where he kept them until
the arrival Of Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson. "
From which it would appear that
some dogs are Sabbatarians. At all
events, he seems to have Eeen Of opinion
that revelers in manse on sacrament
Sunday were out of place.
Another story, illustrating the reason
of dog, is quoted as having been told
by William Robson of Penshaw, the
owner Of the animal. The dog was in
the habit of going about in hanson cabs
with his master. One day, after being
lost, he went home by himscf in q
hanson.
"The cabman rang for his fare, and,
thinking he had somehow captured the
runaway, inquired how and where he
found him. 'Oh, SIR said cabby, i
didn't hail him at all; he hailed me. l
was standing close by st. James church
looking out for fare, when in jumps
the dog. 1 shouts through the winder.
He wouldn't stir. So gets down and
tries to pull him cut and shows him my
whip, but he sits still ard barks as
much as to say, SEQ on, old man." AS
/ seizes him by the collar l reads his
name and address. My fine gentleman
settles himself witt. his head just a-look-
ing out and / drives on till I stops at
this gate. Then out jumps my passen-
ger, a-clearing the doors, and walks in
as though he'd been a regular fare. "
The driving in cabs dog is by nc
means rare variety. 1t is told of Lady
Ashburnham collie that, after jumping
into handsom, he SO plainly intimates
that he wants his collar read that, as
one cabman said, "Blowed if he didn't
ask me to. "-Westmiuster Budget.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
PRAYs FOR CLEVELAND.
Remarkable Scene in the House
of the Missouri Legislature.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March A.
The democratic Legislature of
Missouri to-day gave Grover
Cleveland parting salute on his
retirement. The senate chaplain
the Rev J. C Given, at the open
ing of the session prayed:i
"Save the soul of Grover Cleve-
land, and now that he is once
more in private life, o Lord, di-
rect his footsteps back to that
straight and narrow path from
which he has wandered. 0 Lord,
keep Grover Cleveland clean,
nd when he dies take him unto
Thy self in heaven. God Almighty
bless our incoming president, and
may he bring with him that boun-
tiful prosperity we have been
promised"
The boom of the cannon had
put the house in fiutter of excite
naent, and just at it's climax Col
Crisp rose and moved the the
house take a recess to celebrate
the outgoing of Cleveland. 81 do
this" shouted Col Crisp, "because
Cleveland has never served his
party, his country OF his God"
"The gentleman from Jackson
moves that the house now take a
recess until 2 o'clock to celebrate
the retirement to private life of
the "Great American Failure"
said Speaker Ferris.
A chorus of yeas greeten the
announcement before the speaker
had a chance to put the motion in
Chicago Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
A Poets Chivalry.

The poetry of Longfellow reveals it'
authors sensitive, chivalrous spirit, sc
that those familiar with his verses vii
read without surprise this story told by
Mrs. Phelps-Ward in her Chapters
From Life:"
Longfellow was reading aloud a poem
one day to Mime. Modjeska, whose eyes
filed with tears as the reading pro
ceeded.
"I shall never forget, f" observes Mrs
Phelps Ward, "the tone and mannel
with which he turned toward her. 'Oh,
he cried, I meant to give you happl
ness! And I have given you pain.
"His accent on the word pain wa!
like the smart of wound. ="
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
A Temperate Appeal From an
Old Soldier

Mr.. EDITOR: Please give me a
small space in your valuable COL
umns for a few words in regard to
pensioning the old soldiers. An
old soldier myself, I feel that l
must express an opinion on the
subject.
AS is the duty of the true pa
triot, when our country called we
responded promptly went forth TO
battle with the foe, We suffered
hunger ard cold, long, fatiguing
marches, aud thousands of those
who left home hopeful and buoy
ant now slumber on the fields of
Virginia, having given their lives
for their country. Those that sur
vive are now old mon, afflicted
with rheumatism or old wounds,
and no longer able to work. THESE
survivors should be pensioned,
and in my opinion they could be
pensioned if the State officers sal
aries were cut. Some are pension
ed, but there are many left out
who are needy, disabled, and de-
serving. Now, Mr.. Editor, I think
that the appropriation should be
increased so as to include all, and
that the money of the State now
being wasted in other directions
should be devoted to this more
worthy object. Not long ago l
saw that 500 had been appropri-
ated by the legislature for barn
at the Governors mansion, and
many of the other appropriations
were equally extravagant. Is it a
wonder that nothing is LETT to aid
the old soldier? When men are
running for Office they say much
about the old soldiers, and the We
terans whoop 'em up and elect
them to Office, yet once they get
the office they think no more about
the old soldier but only about put
ting money in Their own pockets.
There are two old soldiers at the
poor-house--Mr. Coleman and Mr..
Booth. If these were pensioned
they would not be thrown on the
county but GOULD have a quiet,
pleasant home with friends. They
are cared for at the poor-house, 1T
is true, and never complain, yet l
think it a disgrace 10 the county
and State that they are there.
The survivors of the war are
fast passing away. Generals, ma
ijors, captains, and the humble
private, are one by one answering
to a higher roll call. Let those
who remain with Us a few years
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
OR SALE.

The following law books, apply,
at ADVERTISER Office.
Bishop on Criminal Procedure
Vol. / and 2.
Wharton on Criminal Law, 3 vols.
Willcock on Corporations.
Williams on Executors.
Hill's S. Carolina Reports, Vol. 2.
Chitty's Blackstone, 2 vols.
Stephen on Pleading.
Wills on Clrcumstantial Evidence.
Foublanque on Equity, 2 vols.
Chitty on Contracts.
Paschal's Annotated Constitution
Martindale's U. S. Law Directory
(1S74.)
Brevard's Reports, Vol. 2.
Hale's Please of the Crown.
Greenleaf on Evidence, Vol. l.
Chitty on Bills.
Rice's Digested Index:
Harrison's Chancery, Vol. l.
Bays Reports, Vol. l..
Phillipp's Evidence.
History of Suit at Law, by Jane
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
THE CRIMINAL TRIALS.

The Court of General Sessions
adjourned on last Friday with the
following results:
The case of the State againstL.
w. Whitlock, indicted for assault
and battery, was heard Grst. solici-
tor Thurmond assisted by S. Nc
Gowan simkins represented the
prosecution; S. NJ. Smith and j.
w. Devore appeared for the de-
fenc. The verdict was guilty.
The case against Frank Tomp-
kins, the defendant was found
guilty of assault and battery upon
his own plea to that effect; SEN
fenced two years on the Edgefeld
chain gang or same time in peni-
tentlary.
In the case against L. w. Will
liams charged with killing j. V.
and L. D. White the Grand Jury
found no bill. These cases were
dispose d of on Monday.
On Tuesday the case of Henry
Holloway. charged with killing
Minnie Thompson was called,
Croft and Tillman represented the
prisoner and after argument by
both these gentlemen and the So
licitor, the jury retired, and after
two hours consultation brought
out :. verdict of not guilty.
John Jackson, indicted for break
ing into railroad car and larceny
plead guilty and was sentenced to
two years on the chain gang or
same time in penitentiary.
Frank Holmes charged with
murder was represented by S. M
Smith; verdict guilty.
The State against Lewis Miller.
Larceny from the field. Repre-
sented by J. w. Devore Esq; ver-
dict guilty; sentence two years.
Hilary Dorm, charged with vio-
tating the Disponsary law, was
rep-Ascnted by S. NJ. Smith; ver-
dict gull. Motion made for new
trial.
Sam Roper, charged with house
breaking and larceny, was Irepre-
sented by some attorney; verdict
guilty.
Lawton Moore, violation of Dis
pensary law, plead guilty, SEN
fenced, to pay fine Of 500, or
work upon the public works in
Edgefeld for three months, or in
the Penitentiary for like period.
The last case on the criminal
docket was that of John Little,
charged with assault and battery
with intent to kill, represented
bys. MEG. simkins and W. P.
Wells Esqs.; verdict not guilty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
READY FOR INSPECTION.

Our line of Wagons and Buggies,
both in open and tops, Carriages ana
Breaks are ready for inspection. we
are offering rare bargains and cor
daily invite yon to cali.
HARNESS.
This line is complete. We have just
received a large shipment of wagon
and Buggy Harness together with all
narts of harness-such as Riding,
blind. Carriage and Open Brides;
Wagon and Buggy Collars, Harness,
Tugs. Traces, C0ckeye and Buggy
Traces. Gig Saddles, Gig Pads and
Collars, Pads, Belly Bands folding ana
single, Lines double and single, lame
Strings, Crouples, Breechins posn
wagon and buggy, Slip Harness, lie
Reins, Breech Straps, Choke straps,
Dutch Collars and Traces, Web ana
Leather Halters, Wagon Breeching all
sizes, at living prices.
FURNITURE.
Oak and Poplar Suits, very pretty
aud very cheap; Dining Tables, ex-
tension and plain; Bureaus. Rockers
cf all kinds; Easels, Hat Racks, and
| everything w uldhc hohiS Ooi'AN'' '
HARDWARE AND WAGON MATERIAL
A fine line of both; such as Rims,
Spokes, Hubs, Tire Iron, Round Iron,
Square Iron, Band Iron. Hoop Iron
In fact everything that is in the make
up of wagons or buggies. Hand Saws,
Augers and Anger Bits, Hammers,
Hatchets, Squares, Axes, Chlsies'
Blacksmith Tongs, Files, Rasps, Rules,
Tapes, Lines, Planes, Braces and Bits,
also Cook Stoves, all sizes and prices
COFFINS.
This line is always complete, we
carry large stock of Cofiins, Caskets
and Metaliics all sizes and prices.
Calls attended to promptly night. OF
day. Hearse furnished when wanted
Our prices are right on everything we
sell, and if we should not have q every, very,
thing YOU want in stock we will ordei
il for YOU. We invite you to come.
RAMSEY & JONES,
Successors to Ramsey d Blanc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
Nerve Strain.

"It must be good deal Of strain to
run a trolley car" said the talkative
man on the platform.
"You bet it is, said the motorlnan.
"W'y, when I go along fer two OF tree
weeks without runnin over anybody
git so nervous can't eat nor sleep. ~
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

Among the experts from Cuba
in 1894. one of the last years for
which the fguies are avilable
were 100000 in mineralproducts
$4,000 in timber; 100000 ih
bananas; $45o,0oo in pineapples /;
s450,0o0 in coffee and cocoa !;
$4,000 in hides; $4,000 $751;
600 in wax and honey; $4,000
in sponges; s15o,00O in sweet
meats; $4,000 in sweet potatoes
onions etc, 100000 in cattle; $9I,-
OOo,i1 cocoanuts, and $66S,000 in
other products.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17
Auditors Notice.

l will be at the following place.
on the days below mentioned tc
receive tax returns:
Red Hill, Monday, Jan. II.
Golfers, Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Cheatham's Store, Wednesday
January ks.
Clark's Hill, Thursday, January,
Is.
Parksville, Saturday, January 16.
Plum Branch, Monday, January
Quarles', Tuesday, January 10.
Longmires, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Callison's, Thursday, Janury 81.
Kirksey's, Friday, January %.
Williams Mill, Saturday, Jan. 90.
Haltiwanger's, Monday, January
25.
Meeting Street, Tuesday, January
26.
Pleasant Lane, Wednesday, Janu-
ry 27.
Trenton, Thursday, January 2S.
Johnston, Ida, January 20,
Edgefold G. H., rom Jan. Both
to Feb. Goth, 1897, after which
time so per cent penalty will be
added to the value of all property
of parties who fail to make tax re-
turnrg.
J. B. HALTIWANGER,
Auditor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

The state board of Control re-
ports that the net accrued pro-
fits of the State dispensary from
the beginning of operations up TO
the close of the fiscal year ending
Dec. 1895, amonted to $465.753,-
SS. In addition to this there pro-
fit or $57 ,65o,63, making the total
accrued and uneamed profit 1924,
AoA51
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

longer receive pension su 1icien'
to give them needed comforts III
their old age, and let our legisla,
tors see to it that all are remem.
bered.
AN OLD SOLDIER.
Rehoboth, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

During this month storms and
and floods have been almost con.
tinuous in the Mississippi valley
Plantations are overhowed, settle
ments submerged and the city oi
Memphis itself threateneo. There
are,indicetions that the Mississippi
is cutting a new channel for it,
self
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

The present small duty on
sugar is to be increased a cent
and half per pound, and of course
there will be an equal addition to
the price charged to consumers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

Mrs Henry Ward Beecher died
last week on the twentieth anniyer-
sary of her husbands death and
almost at the same hour of the
day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

Perhaps no country in the world is
better suited for the cyclist than Hol-
land, where you may run for miles
without meeting with an incline that
even suggests hill. In The Hague
cycling is a universal amusement, horse
exercise for ladies being the occasional
excentiOn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

No danger of famine in this
country this year. The corn still
in farmers hands, unsold. ag-
gregates .s,166,oo.Ooo bushels of
oats there are 100000 bushels.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

The town of Newberry is con-
tractiug for waterworks and
electric lights.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

There is rebellion in the
Philippine islands against the
Spanish government.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

A strong microscope shows the single
hairs of the head to be like coarse,
round rasps, but with teeth extremely
irregular and jagged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

Close connections at Greenwood for
all points on 5. A. L., and q. and q.
Railway, and at Spartanburg with
Southern Railway.
For information relative to tickets
rates, schedules, etc., address
WI. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Augusta, Ga,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

The spool cotton manufactu
have formed a trust.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-03-17

One thousand Waldeuses will
come this spring from their homes
in the Alpine valleys to Join the
colony that established tself in
thet Tennessee mountains IN
1898.
Yaldese is the principal town OF
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THE SUBJECT, PENSIONS.

Chicago Record.