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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
Profit In Good Road Taxes.

The hill tax is produced by running
roads in straight lines over hills and
mountains with grades of ten to fif-
teen feet in one hundred, instead of
following valleys, skirting hills and
making gradual windingascenss, keep
ing as close as possible to Jour per
cent. grade.
The square corner tax is common
on the prairies and in level districts.
It consists in travelling, for instance,
seven miles north, and then seven
miles east to reach a point that is but
ten miles northeast in straight line.
In such case forty per cent. eff y
actual distance is added. ~
age distance added in =
tween anytwn ~ .t.:.'stG
country issta pe. ~
Tie mud Tar is sduet .--oesott
roads INSULT drained, and gem
erally repaired" by having the sod,
stones and earth from the cutters
thrown on them once yeaarr when road
taxes are being worked out.
The fence tax arises from the time,
material and expense of erecting and
maintaining unnecessary fences:
The snowdrift tax follows on the
heels of the fence tax, fences serving
as Instructions to cause the formation
of drifts.
The waste land tax comes from the
loss of good, unused land left on the
roadside outside the fences.
The wagon wheel tax is caused by
the use of vehicles having narrow
tires, with rear wheels following in
the track of the front pair, and thereby
always tending to cut up the road sur
face.
The good roads tax is the profit ac-
cruing to the farmers and all other
persons using the roads from the re-
moval of the above self-imposed taxes.
L. A. W.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Grea
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. H KLINE, Ltd. G3l Arch ST., Phila., la
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
nimnesa of Nisioll.'

In cases Of weak and imperfect Vision,
the causes Of disease should, If possible, bo
correctly ascertained, SO that they may 6s Os
as far as possible obvintcd and guarded
against. Where the trouble is iunctio1as
and arises from some cSnssitui,1Gda, 1dEnd ,;Se,. G
Tangomsnt or kSbe1s diD SaeR morbid
Condition CO % in the organism, constitutional
treatment with DR.. NJ. a. simmons ..iyer
Medicine will produce the happiest results.
when caused by prolonged nursing eHccs- cs
iants' the excessive use Of the eyes. on too
bright OF too minute objects, too much sleep
or Other circumstances which produce GO.
Termination Of blood TO the head, DE.
simmous Squaw Vine Wtne quickly ycures.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29

camp. war
.s pet, and whinnied
scented its master. The In
did not awake, and bothshorses
.ssre taken away. They could not
tfges their own sadd dies, but got
!.Sswo old Indian saddles as be-
ing better than riding bareback.
Then they stampeded the Indian
horses, and drove them toward
Benton. Passing o narrow canon,
Warcham told his companion to hurry
along with the horses as fast as he
could and he would wait for the In
dians, seven in number, whom they
had seen coming afar off. He con-
cealed himself as we'll as he could and
awaited their coming. When the bat
tie was over the seven Indians had be-
come good Indians, and Warcham had
not q single scratch. After resting his
horse he overlook his companion, who
was nearly scared to death and almost
worn out with the old saddle. They
rested, not fearing any danger, and
rode leisurely into Fort Benton, where
they sold their stock and remained
until they had recruited. tits related
that neither was uble to sit down for q
week after arriving in the town.
"Warcham, even to this day, when
he sees an Indian, fires up, gnashes
his teeth, and regrets that he has not
his gun with him. He has never
killed any women or children, but
those who know him best are certain
that few Indians have ever met him
on the plains and gone away alive.
He is now in the vigor of life, between
forty-fve and fifty years old, and is
regarded by all his neiehbors as one
of the States best citizens. But he
can't conceal, and doesn't try to con-
ceal, his extreme hatred of nil In
dians. Helena (Montana) Indepen-
dent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
re r. onIv Helped n Little

dom from the terrible irritating itch Of letter
is worth more than whole box of Tetterine
costs. 1t will cure-sure, and it's the only thing
that will cure. 30 cents ut drug stores, or py
mail from j. r. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29

Ills n mistake to say that man is known
by the company he keeps. The company he
refuses to keep apparently knows him most
intirOnte1y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29

Eve did not do so bad thing in bringing
sin into the world. Were it not for refiectlng
upon other peoples transgressionS we should
never be able to.appreciate properly our own
,;rft
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
-l.-Fg SoUII60uuouiu %
His SIC drawing Y

THE eyes OF the work, 2 said the
orator, are upon you. Humanity
I=ssrrs breathless upon your action. !"
After which, he presented the name
of his candidate for the nomination for
village constable. and everybody
breathed again.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

The newer mans watch the oftener he has
conc1t1tit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
Keputations Made in n Day

Are precious scarce. Time tries the worth OF
a man or medicine. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is forty-fve years. growth, and like
those hardy lichens that garnish the creylGes
of Alaska's rocks, it fourishes perennially
and its reputation has as firm base as the
rocks themselves. No medicine is more high
" regarded as a remedy for fever and ague,
bilious remittent, constipation: liver ana KID
neY disorders, nervousness and rheumatlsnl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
Chew Star Tobacco-The Best.

Some people are like nails. They hareto be
thumped on the head to make them go
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
Mofn5udaes

Ashland, Ala. writes: Have
used DR.. II. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine 10 years
for Colds, Diarrhea,
Summer Complaint with
children. It gives better
satisfaction than ''Thed.
ford's Black Draught," or
;"St. Joseph's Regulator,
or anything we can get
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear: There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that's by constitu-
tionai remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or imper;;
feet hearing and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless the int1am-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, bearing viii be
DESTROYED forever. Nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous SURFACES.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
ease of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. q bottle.
Ihave found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine.-F. r. LOTT, l3O5 Scott
St, Covington, KY, Oct. l, 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
Ncws From Klondike.

Collins, the Crook--"Here's On &C.
count f feller wot took eighty ounces
of gold out none pocket, in Alasky."
Petey, the Pickpocket-:.I sh'u'd
t'ink de felier he touched would we
missel all dat weight out 4 his
ssnlSf,e 90 >, -r,s-.-----;; n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-12-29
ALAR6MA'S BRAVE WOMEN.
aIQ 6aAA@-

Jenifcr, Ala, says: l have
used DR.. ID. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine 20 years,
and know twill cure Liver
Disease, Nervousness,
Bowel and Stomach
Troubles. I Like it bet.
ter than "Black Draughtp
! or "ZeilIn'sr medicine.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
How He Hurt His Throat.

"Sore throat, eh?'' said the surgeon to q
member of a military band. "Let me see.
Oh, that's not so bad. A slight irrita-
tion-nothing more. You'll be all right
in a day or two. I think you had better
take no risk in renewing the trouble by
using your throat, though, SO I will rec
ommend you for fortnight's sick leave" I"
Armed with the surgeons certificate, the
bandsman obtained his two weeks sick
leave. The two weeks had just come to
an end, when he met the surgeon on the
parade ground. The bandsrnan saluted.
The surgeon recog gnized the face and stop
ped. "How's the throat?'' he asked pleas
antly. "It's quite we'll, sir,'' was the re-
ply. "Thats good" said the surgeon.
''You can get back to your duty without
fear. By the way, what instrument do
you handle in the bandP" "The small
drum, sir,'' said the musician. go
News.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
Never Touched Her.

She stood on the beach in her pretty
bathing suit and looked anxiously up and
down. Finally she saw a man in g boat
and signaled to him.
els there anything can do for you9''
he asked as he ran his boat up on the
beach.
Eyes," she replied. "I do so want to
get out to that life raft
"Oh, it's not over your head there" he
explained. 'You can wade out to it,
"And ruin my new bathing suitP'' she
exclaimed. "WelI, guess not 1 spoiled
my last one by getting it wet, but I'd like
to get out and stand on that life raft. 1t
would look so sort of picturesque, you
know. ."-Chicsgo Post.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
A YOUNG GIRLS WOE.
Her Parents and q Stranger Plot Agains
Her Peace of Mind.

Her Parents and q Stranger Plot Against
Her Peace of Mind.
"All rightp'
At the word the tall individual in the
loose velvet coat jumped up perpendicu-
larly in the air and emitted cry that
sounded like:
'Tootle, tootle, tootl''
Ordinarily one would have suspected
him of being the last person to indulge in
such antics, as he was of a staid and
slightly severe countenanoe, and d close
observer would have shrewdly supposed
that he was far from enjoying himself, but
it Is to be presumed that he knew his own
business best. In any case, the perspira-
ton bedewed his brow.
A few yards from him sat some one in
a chair-a young girl. She gazed at the
jumping one with an expression of resent
lnent, and tear bedimmed her eye. She
wept bitterly.
The individual in the loose velvet coat
gritted his teeth, swore under his breath
and moved hastily away. The young girls
parents, who were present, looked con-
cerned.
After a few moments hurried confab
the velvety coated one handed each of the
parents large tin pan and stick of
wood. He himself held horn in his hand.
"Come on, nowP'
The horn was blown Justify, the tin
pans were banged with fervor, and all
three danced up and down with Baccha-
nalian vehemenoe and abandon.
And they shouted:
"Rooty ii tootl''
eli tiddIey hi tip
''Pilly willy winkum boomi"
"Flip flap doodle, yum, yum, yum!''
Their faces grew purple and their veins
swelled to the point of bursting. 1t was
most impressive.
The young girl fixed her eyes on the
proceedings lack lustrously at first, but by
degrees with some show of interest.
Finally she smiled.
"Nowl' shrieked the individual in the
loose velvet coat with insane excitement.
A snap was heard.
And the young girl-sbe was but 3
months old-was successfully photograph
ed at last.-David II. Dodge in New York
Evening Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
> / a Z aJOONINAL IS LTGUS
tied with the largest cir
culation accorded to any
daily paper in Topeka, or
in Shawnee County, or in
the First Congressional
District. 1t has the Iarg-
est circulation of any daily
in Shawnee County, or in
1t has the Iarg-
est circulation of any daily
in the state"

This is conclusive, and is
based on signed detailed
circulation statements fur
nished by the leading daily
papers of Kansas.
The Directory containing
these figures will be issued
September 1, 1897.
No amount of buster as
to the amount of postage
paid can set aside such a
statement as that made by
the American Newspaper
Directory. On a great part
of its edition THE STATE
JOURNAL pays nopostage,
as the delivery is by carrieF
or by express.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
ron sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-City property-Cottage of
Il rooms. cellar, well, cistern, barn, IA
lots. on Jackson St, 1920. Cottage of
rooms. cellar well, cistern, IL lots. on
Jackson St., 5000. Cottage Aof Z rooms,
$500. Strictly modern improved house
of IL rooms. with good barn, IA lots on
cistern. barn, on Clay, near 4th, 112 lots,
price 1890. Vacant lots on Fillmore near
14th, $25G each. Al feet in business center
on 9Th St, two houses paying a good in
come, price $500. lots and, small house
on 4th between Madison and Jefferson,
$1,000.
PAYNE & THOMPSON,
511 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
They Needed It.

Aunt Rachel-Here's an item in the pa
per about the society editor of The Weekly
Seorcher. What does a society editor do?
Uncle Zeb-I haint got the least idee,
but know that the last time / was at a
theayter in the big oity see party O. So
oiety folks in one o. the boxes, an thort
they needed edith awfully. Chicago
Tri hI1na
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

FOR SALE-At bargains-6-room house,
\ hall, closets, cellar city water cistern,
barn, lot fine shade. also on the adjoin-
ing lot store building 24x60, first floor fur
nished complete for grocery store, on sec
ond floor rooms, hall, closet, etc, occu-
pied by family.
The above properties and grocery stock
doing good business, will be sold cheap or
exchanged for small farm; this property
is located in the best part of the city
west of avenue. SCOTT &, CO,
615 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

She opened the door at the agents
knock.
Madam" he began brusquely, "where
is your husband?'
81 really don't know" she said softly.
81 am a widow"
Then the door closed of it's own accord.
New York Evening journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
SnapDY Seeds.

The seed vessels of wild peas and beans,
when dry, open and curl up with a sudden
snap which expels the seeds sometimes to
= distance of 12 to 90 feet. Indications of
;his ha bit are seen in the cultivated varie-
lies, the seed pods of which often curl with
4 snap when opened
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
Beauties of Apology.

"Never be ashamed to apologize, my
son. eaid the corn fed philosopher to the
hot headed youth. "It is the gentleman
ly thing to do, and, besides, when friend
ly footing is re-esta blished you have a
chance to insult the other fellow again. -
Indianapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
Wastefu1 Ways.

"Dah is two ways O. wastin money"
said Uncle Eben. Zone is ter spend it SO
fast it doesn' hab time ter do no good, an
dey uthuh is ter hol onter it SO tight it neb-
Der gifts q chance. ''-Wasmngton Star.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

Mrs. Fussanfeather-I understand that
Mr.. Tallman kissed you on the stoop last
night.
Miss Fussa nfeather-Why, yes, nam
ma. He's SO tall he had to.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

4 OR SALE-7-room house, 3 lots, 2
Il blocks from state house grounds, ST.
900. 10-room modern house, III lots. Har-
rison ST., near 6th Ave, $4,000. s-room
don St, $3.50. $500 cash. balance monthly.
7-room house, IA lots. Polk ST., 81 600. $500
cash. 5-room house, l lot, Jefferson St.
near 4th, 81, 900, easy terms. 1h lots. east
front, Lane ST., near 7th, $325-a snap. See
Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

FOR SALE-7-room house, west of Pot
a win Place. lots, east front, price $500.
500 ca sh, balance payments.
7-room house, w. 9Th, near Taylor, 2
lots, cheap.
S-room house in fine shape, close to
capitol, partly modern, s., 500, easy terms;
rents at $21 per month.
A pretty cottage within blocks of
Bethany for 81 ,250.
House of rooms on Madison St.. near
10th, for $500. =
~ lots west of the city, well located,
at 1925.
so acres miles from the city south for
$45 per acre.
50 acres on w. 10th ST. road for 81, 300
Some small tracts cheap. Houses for
rent and money to loan.
BENEDICT & co, COL Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

FOR SALE-11z lots on sth St. west of
A tracks, broom house, gas, city and
well water, cemented cellar, fine shade
and bluegrass, $1,050. $500 to $500 cash,
balance in monthly payments. This is
bargain.
A beautiful Groom cottage on Madison
st, 10-foot ceiling, cemented cellar, china
closets, sink and pump in kitchen, sewer
connection. conn @ barn. prlce s., 800, $500 to $500
114 lost. east front. between 3rd and
4th on Monroe, price $1,000. Any one llav--
ing money to build them home on these
lots, owner will take back mortgage for
the entire price of lots. Now is your op-
portunity to get you a home easily. You
can pay for lots in monthly payments.
A splendid cottage near 5th and Locust,
high ground fine grape arbor, well and
cistern, shade and bluegrass, price $500,
800 cash, balance in monthly payments
of $40 per month without interest. What
better terms could you ask?
lots on Chandler near 3rd. with two
beautiful new cottages on, either side,
price $500 each. Buy lots and 1 will make
you loan to build you home at per
cent. Now is the opportunity to save
the rental money you are throwing away.
Can rent you house, make you loan,
write your fire insurance at the cheapest
rates. For particulars call on
w. c. STEPHENSON & CO,
609 Kan. Ave, over Rigbys.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
Statesmen WANTED.

~ TANVASSERS-Fo In Richest Alas
Ska.'' or the fnexhaustible gold fields of
the Klondyke- A thrilling and fascinat-
ing. but truthful story of the marvellous
discoveries of gold in this new Ell Dorado
that outrivals the tales of the Arabian
Nights: a splendid book in tremendous
demand; only $50; a bonanza for agents;
big commissions; freight paid: credit
given: outfit free; write quick. The Do
minion Co, Dept. 8, Chicago.
A YEAR to right par
- ~ selling IS Quaker Bath Cabinets
Permanent easy job no capital; every
body buys. Turkish and Vapor Baths at
home producing Cleanliness, Health,
Strength and Beauty. Write quick, L.
world Mfg. Co., (1S) Columbus. Ohio
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
A Deadlier Weapon,

With such a deadly weapon as a banana
peel always at hand it Is remarkable that
IN Italian should want to carry a stiletto.
Buffalo Express.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
AGENTS WANTED.

w NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. agents for
w sale of clothing from sample book.
Prices and facilities for giving perfect
satisfaction are better than any one else
can offer. Secure territory at once. Cor
respondence solicited from agents al
ready employed Address Warrington
W. & w. Mills. Dept D., 81, Chicago, Ill.
A GENTS WANTED-An office neces-
"a sity; blessed boon to busy business
men: absolutely no competition; fabulous
profits. Ideal Office Supply Co., Hart
ford Conn.
a. ENERAL AGENTS for Gifford's To-
~ bacco Cure. Exclusive territory. Re-
markable seller. Cure guaranteed- Never
had a failure Clifford Remedy Co, Stew
enson bldg. Indianapolis, Ind
A GENTS-Quick men to visit stores; sell
"A achine for printing signs. in 10 colorS
on fences. bridges, rocks-any rough sur
face. Arc Co, 26 Arc St, Racine, Wis.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
"A MANTS, RENTS, SIT
~ UATIONS, REAL
VI ESTATE, AUG
U W TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AD-
VERTISEMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTEp-FREE.

Are you in need of work. II so, you are
at liberty to use these columns for as
sfstance in that direction While this
notice appears the State Journal will pub
lish free on Saturday, Monday and Tues
day, for Topeka or Kansas people, all
notices of Situations Wanted, not TO
exceed five lines. or thirty-five words, In
length. provided that all advertisements
of that nature are handed in previous 10
10 o'clock Saturday morning; also on
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. al
advertising of this class handed IN ~ ~
o'clock Wednesday morning.
No advertisements of this nature to be
started except on Saturdays and Wednes-
days. No obligation is incurred on the
part of the advertiser. No worthy and
needy man or woman need hesitate to
take advantage of this offer. No one in
business or having employment is ex
pected to take advantage of it, but all
others are invited to avail themselves
freely.
The Topeka State Journal guarantees
every day 1T is printed. to give local
circulation by far more than all other
Dailies combined. This makes this paper
the cheapest. as we'll the best daily
medium in Topeka. the classified adVer-
Lisements below costing but
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
FUEL AND FEED.

r FAVE your orders for COAL, Flour
Ia Feed and Seed with Van Slyck, 6c9
w. 10th.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

PAYNE & THOMPSON,
81 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07
STATE JOURNAL is cred-

daily paper in Topeka, or
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

NJ ONEY TO LOAN on farms or cit
0A property at reasonable rates
w. NJ. FORBES, 116 w. Sth Ave
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-07

T .OANS on pianos, typewriters, bicycIe:
IL guns. watches, diamonds and any per
eonal property. L. Biscoe. 523 Kan. Ave
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-23
FREE COINAGE.
John G.. Weber, the Manufacturer, and
7. F. Mcclure, Merchant, Arrest
ed All the ParaDhernalia
SHizO6

A special to the Statesman, dated
Jan. 49,, says: John G. Weber and T.
F. Mcclure were arrested in BELLEVUE
today on the charge of conterfeiting
silver coins. Sheriff Gray and deputy
of Blaine county made the arrests on
warrants issued by the probate judge
and will turn them over to United
States authorities.
For the past year spurious dollars.
halves, quarters and dimes have been
in circulation in this vicinity, but not
until few days ago, when party to
whom Weber had given some of the
coins to pass off came direct to the
county officers and gave them up, was
there any suspicion that mill was in
operation on Wood river.
Weber'S place of business was in the
old sampler building just below the
Bellevue depot, where he was taken in
about o'clock this afternoon and the
entire building searched, resulting in
the seizure of his entire outfit, consist
ing of dies, stamps, plates and about
$50 of newly made coin.
Weber is an old soldier, drawing a
pension. He had been on Wood river
II years prospecting and cooking. He
is unmarried. The proof against him
is conclusive
Mcclure is a furniture dealer and
undertaken in Bellevue and it is al
legged he has been closely associated
with Weber for some time and is ar
rested as an accomplish. The United
States district attorney at Boise has
been notified"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-23
SAME OLD ALcHEMIsT.
At The Same Old .Tricks-Will End In
The Same Old Way.

The Grangevill Republican says:
professor Emmons says in the reduc-
ton of silver the molecules are so di-
vided as to differ so materially from
that metal that they can no longer be
regarded as the same substance. but a
new one, which is evidently the parent
of both gold and silver, or the raw ma
terial out of which by different ar
rangment of molecules either gold or
silver are constructed. Working on
this theory he finds that this new
metallic substance can be ag-
gregated into molecules of greater
density than silver, and percisely
corresponding with gold in color and
in weight, and will answer TO every
test of the United States mint that it
is geld. In fact he says it is gold al
though manufactured from silver, of as
much purity and value as that OBJ.
tanned in any other waV. With further
experiments, but on larger scale, he
expects that the process of manufac-
turing gold from silver will be very
materially cheapened. At present he
gets about four ounces of gold from six
ounces of silver.