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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

Middle Age.
stood on the level hilltop,
In the glowing hour or loon;
I knew my faithful shadow
Must fall behind me soon.
I sigksd. as, looking backward,
saw in the light of Truth
So little but vain endeavor,
And the barren dreams of youth.
There were broken cups of promise,
There was many q wasted day;
There were shrines my hands had buiide'l
To gods with feet OF clay.
Then I wept to know the morning,
With all its blossoms fair,
Had left but withered thistles
TO fill the noontide air.
Margaret Holmes Bates.
The Counting.
once there was maiden fair,
A many years ago.
With laughing eyes and misty hair,
A many years ago.
And when the golden sun had fed
Beyond the hills and day was dead,
Unto her door brave youth sped,
A many years ago.
Adown the winding lanes they strayed,
A many years ago.
While Cupid on their heart strings played,
A many years ago.
and moonlit were the summer skies,
And lovelight glistened in their eyes,
And earth TO them was paradise,
A many years ago.
He told the story new yet old,
A many years ago.
The sweetest story ever told,
A many years ago.
He kissed her on her downy cheek,
Her bushes warm played hide and seek,
For love of him she could not speak,
A many years ago.
The maiden fair and gallant swain,
A many years ago.
Husband and wife at last became,
4 many years ago.
But not each other did they wed,
She welded man whose wife was dead,
He welded another maid instead,
A many years ago.
Boston Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
Prepared for 1t.

Family Physician (solemnly)-
ssYour wife is very sick woman-do
you want to know the worst?"
Husband (who has been there be-
fore)-"Certainly, certainly!-tell me
the worst:-Is it Long Branch, Sara
toga, Richfeld Springs or Europe?"-
Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
A Good Excuse.

'.No," said Hadge, firmly, '.I would
never marry o newspaper man."
+. stsBut why?"
seWhy, graciousl You can never
seold them for coming home late. -
Philadelphia American:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

Over 100000 cured Why not let No-ToBac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco2
Saves money, makes health and Lnannooo;
Cure guaranteed. so cents and Sl.OO, at al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
One Execution,

smythe (entering)-I suppose every
thing in this museum is a barefaced
humbug.
Browne (leaving)-Well, there's the
bearded lad New York Sunday
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
Didn't Move Him.

: "Well, did the boss give you a
raise?"
4 "No."
4 ''Not even when you told him you
had grown gray in his service?"
s'No. Gave me the name of good
ihair-dye. Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
prapar and Prnfanity

are oil right IN their proper places. but u yon
have Tetter or Eczema, or Salt-Rhetrn, o. RING
worm. better save your breath and buy "Tetter.
ine" 90 cents box at drug stores, or by mail
from j. r. shup1ino, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

The busiest telephone exchange in
the world is said to be that on Wash
ington street, Chicago. The daily
average of messages is S1S0, 600.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

Halls Catarrh euro is a liquid and Is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood ana
mucous surfaces of the system. Wrfte LOT tes-
timonials, free. Manufactured by
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

When woman refuses to talk It is but rea-
sonable to suppose that she is sick.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

WHEN bilious or costlye, eat Cascaret,
candy cathnrtic; cure guaranteed; lOc., 2oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the most
obstinate coughs.-Rey. ID. BUcnMUELLER, Lex.
tngton, No., Feb. "a, '94.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

-. .r I.jSr.. tc-'g ~. d rcrulct OF acqult-
tut on the ground of emotional insan-
ity.-Detroit Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
HaggaPd'S Specific Tablets

Cure Brighss Disease. Diabetes. Structure, Gleet
and all chronic or acute affections of the genito
urinary system. Restore weak organs and inn
part vigor to both body and mind. One box
81 OO three boxes $3.50, by mall. Prepared by
HAGGARD SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
Wholesale by Lamar g. Rankin Drug Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

JusT try 1Oc. box OF Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

A Slight misunderstanding.
j sWesterner-" "That bank in town has
busted and the people are lookin' for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30
No.To-Hao for Fifty Cents.

Some novelists pad their tale-like an excitet
feline
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, eoftens the gums, reduces lnnsplma-
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

A point Of order is sometimes noted for tt
bluntness
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. a. Il. KLINE, Ltd. 931 Arch St., Phila, IA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

CAscAgETs stimulate nver, Kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe; lOc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

lfafricted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac 1homp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-30

the brave old commodore brought down
his fist on the table, exclaiming, That's
SO, by Jupiterp and Clay leaped to his
feet. shouting, 'Hurrah for the Ameri-
can fagr"-Youth's Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
CAMP KOYAL r. FRfNR.
The Walker Light Guard Have a Great
Time at Ocean View

Headquarters Walker Light Guard,

Camp Royal T. Frank
Headquarters Walker Light Guard,
Ocean View, Va, July 26th (SpeciaD.
1.-THE only pebbles on the Beach"
That is the way to designate the Walk
er Light Guard at their encampment at
Ocean View. The camp is admirably 10
Gated cd the hotol lawn, and near the
beach. The boys are now comfortably
settled, and having a time that Is best
described by the word immense.
The march of the Company through
Old Point was a complete walk-over for
the Richmond boys. They were met at
the station with the stirring strains or
Sousas "El Captain" march, admirably
rendered by the Fortress Monroe band OF
twenty-five pieces. The compliments or
Colonel Royal T. Frank was rendered
Captain Cunningham and his company
by the Lieutenant OF the Post. Colonel
Frank has fully lived up 10 his name, for
the reception rendered the boys was roy
al one in every respect. Headed by the
band the Walker Lights took up their
line OF march to the wharf. The Rich
monders carried Old Point by storm.
They were followed by over hundred
Regulars "off duty" whose experienced
and critical eyes were on the lookout for
the slightest error, but the marching or
the Walker Light Guard did credit 10
themselves and 10 their city. Not an er-
ror did they make: they were simply per-
feet in every detail and evoked the hear
~ and generous applause and admira-
tion of the Regulars.
The company had to wait nearly an
hour for the boat to Willoughby Spit and
while they were waiting the Post band,
(whose orders were 10 remain with the
company until they lefD, dispensed mar
tial music. AS the steamer pulled out the
Regulars gave three rousing cheers for
the walker Light Guards.
MET THE DANNILLE BLUES.
The reception at Ocean View was also
a good one. the boys being met by the
Danville Blues with hearty cheers and
general manifestation OF delight from the
spectators along the short line OF march
to camp.
Camp-life evidently agrees with the
boys. as all are well and having great
time. The company usually so in bath
idg with all those off duty and attract
a great deal Of attention with their natty
uniform bothing suits of blue. with the
letter "B" embroidered upon the breast
Quite a little amusement is created
when the n,ys put on their Mother Hub
bards over their bathing suits tied with
a red ~ibbon at the waist and with the
big straw hats they resemble a mixture
of Greeks. Turks. and Cubans.
A large number OF the Richmond boys
took dinner yesterday with the company.
Among them were Lieutenant Robert l..
Masurier. OF Company +: Sergeant A. II.
Hamilton. OF Company r. Mr.. John w.
Starke Sergeant Eddie Eddins. the jan
itor OF the Armory; Sergeant II. G. LESS,
Drum Corps and many others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
FLUDaNNA COUNTY.
Delegates Instructed for TYLER and Prefer-
ence Expressed for Pollard.

COLUMBIA. VA. July 26.-Special.-
a mass-mecting Of the Democratic party
was held at Fluyanna courthouse to-day
TO elect delegates 10 the Roanoke conven-
ton and also 10 elect delegates TO the
county convention to nominate cardi-
date for the Legislature.
Fluvanna sends nine delegates instruct
ed for j. Hoge Tyler.
The Legislature delegates are unin-
structed.
J. X. Gait resigned as secretary Of the
the county committee and. W. IL. Talley
was elected.
The meeting at times was stormy
The convection did not instruct for At
torney-Gcneral but expressed prefer
ence for II. +. Pollard. of Richmond.
The delegates are as follows: Fork
Union District w. ". Holman. Joseph $.
Payne, alternates, NJ. 5. Branhan. W. r.
Brett: Columbia. b. w. Seay, J. w.
Adams. alternates. II. Il. Kent. \ 5.
Mosby: Cunningham. T. +. Cowherd. ID.
r. Boston. altenates. John Sclater w.
Blackburn; Palmyra. Pembroke Pettitt,
]. w. Mundy. alternates. T. W. Shiplett.
T. r. Wright; delegate at large. william
b. Petutt, alternate. William Lambert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Greene Comfy News

STANARDSVILLE July 24-Special-
The courthouse bell rung here to-day for
the trial Of Kemper Slaughter who shot
Reuben Mcdaniel I'm the arm near Fletch-
crs IN this county. last Sunday morning,
but the trial was postponed until Nc.
Daniel could be present They thought
he would be well In about two weeks.
Yesterday Mr. Marcelus Rumble. Of
South Rive. came here making inquiries
about his horse. which was taken from
his fathers. Mr. Brazil Rumble's the
night previous by some one who entered
the house and took what money he had,
then must have ridden the horse away.
as he also took a bride from the prem
ises
This Is the second robbery that has
occurred not far from here this summer,
the other being an old lady. Miss Fannie
Runkle. Some unknown person entered
her house and demanded what money she
had.
The streams have been swollen con-
siderably around here Mr.. Asa Estes
Just did escape one with his life His
horse was drowned and his buggy badly
abused by the swift current OF one OF the
runs.
Protracted meetings begin at Mt Yer
non church tomorrow afternoon by MI.
J. o. Rhodes
Mr.. Abe Gaar. Of South River. is quite
Ill., lie has been in bad health for some
time.
Mr.. New Beazley and family. Of Shen-
andoah City. are on visit 10 their pa
rents. Of this town.
Mr.. John Beazley. OF Charlottesville, Is
also on visit here.
Mrs. Cornelia Kennedy. Of this place.
is visiting friends I'm Orange.
Miss Ella Ecard. Of Pennsylvania, Is
visiting her friend Mrs. Birdie Yancey
at her mothers Mr. stephens, OF this
town. She will accompany her TO her
home In the valley.
The primaries will be held at the diff
ferent precincts August the 18th 10 elect
delegates and altornates 10 convention
here September 4th 10 nominate Demo-
cratic candidate for Madison and Greene
also TO select for the State Senate can
didate for Albemarle and Greene Sep
TENDER eth.
The public school teachers Of this coun-
" are expecting DR.. G.. b. Jennings 10
hold their examinations the Cd and ith Of
August.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The other Faction Meets and Elects Deles
gates

ABINGDON. VA. July 26.-special.-
The dissenting Democats of the county
met at 2 p. NJ. in the Town Hall, headed
by a brass bad. and were called 10 order
by r. y. Preston, who announced that
they had met TO reOrganiz0 the Demo-
cratic party of the county.
w b. Robertson, Of SaltVille. was elect
ed chairman of the mass meeting. A res
olutiOn was adopted declaring that
meeting composed of Democrats and none
others were desired or would be permit
ted TO participate I'm the meeting, the
test being that each member should have
voted the Democratic ticket heretofore.
and should pledge himself 10 do 50 in the
future.
The fourteen votes Of Washington coun-
ty were apportioned among the seven dis
tricts Of the county, as follows:
Abingdon and Goodson. five each; IIol-
stOn and Saltville three each; North Fork
and Undertook, two each. and Glade
Springs. four.
A new county committee Of two from
each district was elected as follows:
w 3. Cobbs. W. H. Aston. W. b. Rob-
ertsOn. X. O.. Buchanan, John -. Hamil-
ton. w. u Campbell, d. a. whitaker,
Jas. Cox. J. c. Campbell, c. a. Nunally
Il. 3. Preston. y. b. Hawthorne. r. c..
Hamilton and Milton Floctner.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
reafhrming Denocratics principles as eX-
pounded from Jefferson 10 Bryan, the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver at
the ratio OF 16 10 l. a tariff for revenue
only. economy in public affairs and at the
conclusion endorsing and instructing for
Daniel and Tyler. cOmplimcnting Ellyson
and pledging support 20 the platform and
nominees Of the Roanoke Convention 10
be held August 18th next
The County Committee met and elected
Charles G.. Sutton. Of Abingdon, as
county chairman and II. b. Roberts, sec
rotary.
The meeting was composed or about
400 persons. of " ich about 100 were in the
gallery as spectators.
Delegates were appointed to Roanoke
also TO two conventions to be called after
conference with the Bristol and Smythe
chairmen. TO be held after the Roanoke
Convention TO nominate candidates Tor
the Senate, and House.
The two Conventions that met here on
Thursday and Friday were by the ms
or regulars. who are opposed TO both John
w. Daniel and free silver. To-day's con,
vention was composed OF the Ddnlei anu
free silver wing. who are in revolt against
the regulars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

are splendid things-in fact the only rea'
way 10 fish, but you must know how 10
cast of or you can't succeed.
A good rule IS this: Unwind the cord
twice tho length of the rod. Elevate
the end Of the rod TO point twice your
height and well i'm front Of you. Now
grasp the rod firmly and give a quick
backward motion as though going TO
throw the line back Of you. with
whirr Il will fly up in the air. Quick as
lighting cast the end Of the rod forward
and throw. aiming at a point POO feet out
and ten feet above the water.
OF course your fly falls short Of the
mark. but il is carried a long way out.
When casting. have a point in view ten
feet above the water Try TO hit this
point. The result Will be that the fly
win settle quickly and easily In the water
without disturbing the stream more than
a common insect would do 1t settles
uDon the water and you wait for your
prey.
The rule for fishing IS to give a quick
Jerk as soon as you feel a bite. But
more fish are lost this way, old salts
claim. than are lost by all the talking.
When the old sea salt feels a bite he
keeps deathly still. Soon his fish, hav-
ing nibbled the edge Of the bait. swal-
lows il at one gulp and is Juggling at the
line. He has caught" himself, a will
ing victim. II the line were quickly
jerked. the old salts say, the bait would
be pulled away and the suspicious Of the
fish aroused.
For fishing off a long bridge for por-
gies. rock cod, weakfish and small fish
Of every kind good all-around bait Is
a crab. Cut him up I'm pieces screw upon
small hooks and throw your line as far
away as you can.
Certain docks arc noted for certain fish.
Ask what they are. listen to tho advice
Of the small boy concerning the big fish
no has caught. and he governed accord
ingly
Fishing parties take crackers with them.
Only crackers-and salt. II they want
potatoes. they purchase a Hill Of potatoes
and ask permission TO dig them. They
roll out the small. early tubers and boil
them I'm tho camp kettle The campfire IS
used both for cooking tho fish and boiling
the kettle People who think that only
shad are good "planked' are nightly
mistaken. The fish that is not good
"panked" has yet TO be found OF course
It tastes Of the plank. but YOU will be
hungry enough 10 eat IL anyway. You
couldn't eat a "planked" shad to save
your life-or any other kind Of n camp
fire fsh-at a table d'hote dinner, but
hunger lends the So rec.
Everybody who goes fishing wants 70
catch shad. But # must be remembered
that In most parts Of the country shad
can only he caught by spearing. and then
only at certain seasons Of the year, 20
come within the game laws. Trout are
equally difficult. Really and truly fisher
men go out by the light Of lantern and
spear shad az midnight
Fishing parties are great fun. but you
must be willing 10 sit I'm silent commun-
ion. indulglng I'm an Tzaak Walton reverie.
or you will get tired Of the whole business
and long 10 chase n rubber ball over the
picturesque ground or Jump 20 catch Il
ball that has flown the net You must
bo a born fisherman or yOu will think re-
gretfully Of the tennis game ard viii long
once more 10 be a white-fannel man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
4 rrFrY.DohLAR FoRGERr.
A CoIored JsweIler Dipped by n smooth
"African Prince"

when T.. J. Crane. a colorcd man who
keeps "A small icwelry store az no. ~ IL
west Broad street examined his bank
book Yesterday after 10 had boon balanced
al the True RefOrmers Bank h. discover
Ell that he had lost fifty dollars hy forg-
ea check. which was returned % him WIN
some others by the bank marked PAID.
The check had been paid the day d VAS
drawn. ON July 18th. IL was made OUT 20
the order OF prof \. Mitchell. ana en-
dorsed by him.
Mitchell had had some DEALINGS with
Crane the latter having at one ume SVEN
him a check for so on the true REFORM
srs' Bank In payment for an or.an.
Mitchell claimed 90 be- an African prince.
here Tor the purpose of preparing himself
for church work on the Dark Continent.
He was also piano repairer and me
chanic
about The matter yesterday morning. but
was told he would have 10 arrest the
forger before anything could De done lie
40 applied 10 the police who are now
waiting for a writ Of indictment before
taking steps.
a. Augusta Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

a SPIRITED DEBATE TESTERDdP
~ IHE HOUSE or COMMONS
How. Philip James >tanhope's Motion-He
Recommended Decisive steps Concern
Rhodss-The Motion Lost.

LONDON. July 25.-Thc House of Com
mons was crowded tins afternoon IN ex-
pectation of a spirited debate on the re-
port OF tho South African Committee. op.
pointed TO inquire into the circumstance
OF Or. Jameson's raid into tie Transvaa
and into the general conduct of The AZ
fairs of the British South Africa chartered
Company.
After a number Of questions. the Hon.
Philip James stanhope, Radical member
for Burnley. moved amid loud Radical
cheers. resolution that the House
regretted the inclusive character Of tho
report of the committee. more particular
Is failure 10 recommend that specific
steps be taken with regard 10 the adj
mitted completely of Cecil Rhodes. and
asking that Mr.. Hawsley the attorney
for Rhodes. be ordered 20 attend at tho
bar OF the House and 20 produce the tele-
grams which ne refused 10 show the COM
nittec Mr. Stanhope who has been de-
scribcd as "a revolutionary arsiocrat
without being a Mirabcau. supported Ais
resolution in vigorous speech.
THE COMPANY ATTACKED.
Mr.. Stanhopo I'm speaking 10 his notion
Chamberlain. Secretary of State for tho
Colonies and Cecil Rhodes and express q
a desire that the latter should De deposed
from his membership On the privy coun-
ell lie also wanted the charter OF tha
company materially modified.
Henry Labouchere spoke In the same
strain. lie said he thought II Canada
should be raidcd 10y the Secretary of
State of the United States without tho
assent Of the President England would
not 10 be satisfied If the Secretary Of state
were treated as Cecil Rhodes had been.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach. Chancellor ~
the Exchequer. said the government
would have 20 consider whether Rhodes
should remain I'm The priyy council but
in dealing with him 30 must take INTO
consideration the services De- bad render
ed generally.
EXPLODED RUMORS.
All the damaging rumors alleging COM
nlicitv ON the part OF the colonial Office
had been exploded ass fast as they had
been produced. Sir william Vernon Har-
court. the Liberal leader defended the
committee and said he thought tho ro-
mort conclusive on AN important points.
lie strongly defended Alr. Chamberlain
and declared that his action az the time
the raid occurred disproved all insinua-
tons Of completely.
The charges that the committee had
plotted to suppress certain evidence were
worthy only of contempt lie hoped he
said. he would not i've 90 sec the day
when a majority OF tho House should
declare hy vote that they did not trust
the word OF its statesmen
A vote was then taken and Mr.. stan
hope's motion was lost-3W 10 a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

for the Legislature. Dr. Neblett, brother
Of the commonwealth Attorney. Is the
only man in the field. but large numbers
say that he Is the candidate OF the poll
teal ring OF the county, and they viii
not support him, though they have no.
thing personally against him.
Mr. Edward Sharp. Of Louisiana. Is
still on a visit 10 his relatives. He IS
spending most Of mis- time with Mrs SAL
lie Blackwell Neblott.
Mr. A. O. Moss is selling books in
Mecklenburg county. He expects 10 re-
turn home the last OF next week.
Mr.. j. w. wilkins and wife, and Rev
John O. Moss. Will attend the Farmyille
District Conference at Amelia Courthouse
next week.
Professor J. +. Blackwell and bride will
leave for Front Royal Saturday. whore
they Will spend some time with Mrs
Blackwell.
Rev. John NJ Burton. former pastor Of
Lunenburg circuit. will deliver "A lecture
for the benefit of the Methodist parson-
afe at Providence church. September 9th
His subject will be THE Call OF the
Twentieth Century: What Shall the An
swer Be-"
We have had glorious rains and the
crops are looking splendidly. There has
been most too much rain for tobacco.
The watermelon crop is very promising
The blackberry crop is very abundant.
Pastures much improved by the abundant
rains.
a party surveying the new railroad from
Richmond 10 La Crosse In Aecklenburg
county by the way OF Blackstone. have
passed over the route as far as Meherrin
river, as preliminary examination
The best posted people Of the county think
the whole thing a sham. and that there
is nothing behind o., while they are con-
fident the Virginia and Carolina railroad
viii be built.