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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
THE BURDEN OF THE FOOL.
(Contributcd.)

ACOnlGlDulC
The flesh is heir to many ills, heavy
burdens, torments and tortures, but
one of the most grievous of them all is
The burden of the fool. He is free to
make as much mischief and be as
wearsome and ;dotic as it is within
the bounds of human nature to COM
pass and there is no appeal against
him. Murderers and thieves are ar
rested and put out of the way, drunk
ards usually make themselves so obi
Gus that they are avoided and they do
not meet one at every turn, but the
omnipresent fool pervades the land
and cannot be locked up; nor has one
right to knock him down (when the
fool is mascullne) just because he is a
fool, so he goes on his way rejoicing
The fool starts false rumor lnvOlv-
| ing an immense amount of injury to
many individuals; or perhaps another
which damages the character of some
one irremedlably, probably dozen
people will listen interestedly and go
away believing implicitly, while one
or two less ready to think evil COR who
bear no secret grudge against the at
tackled individually may say, at is
very likely all false, for he is such a
fool"
The idiot in the meantime hurrying
Oh to fresh fields, only half under
stands what he hears, sees things
through a mist of his own maginIngs,
and proceeds to spread other stories,
greedily picked up by the many who
delight in hearing news, and retailing
the sensational. Is there no way of
putting check on the irrepresslble
fool? THERE'S today heavy fine i'm
posed on any person who spreads false
rumors concerning the health of the
city, etc, Now why not institute a
fine to be levied for all time on the
idiot who invents and bruits about
falsehoods detrimental to the charac-
ter and interests of individuals? If
this were carried into effect, rest as
sured there would be much less inter-
ested conversation at the street cor
ners, and perhaps in drawing rooms,
but joy of joys, the fool would no
longer flourish IN the latitude of unre-
stricted freedom.
Be it understood the writer does not
exempt the fair sex. The fool is I'M
fortunately quite in evidence in femi-
nine guise, in which perhaps the
greatest amount of subtle mischief is
accomplished.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
STEAMER ROURKE BURNED
To the Waters Edge While Up the Satilla
Last Friday Night.

News reached the city yesterday OF
the burning of the steamer John
Rourke, of savannah, which occurred
at Refuge, on the Satilla, Friday
night between and - o'clock.
Capt. w. c. White was IN command
of the steamer and he, with the crew,
was up a creek loading a barge. Fire
broke out in the boiler room while
they were away and the boat was
burned to the waters edge.
The steamer was fully insured. She
was a propeller boat of 20S tons, built
at New York in 1865. She had been
on run between Savannah and Beau
fort. ~
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
SHE IS A CUBAN.
Ella Hall, Who Was Fatally Cut By a

Ella Hall, Who Was Fatally Cut By a
Bay Street Amazon Thursday Night.
Ella Hall, the woman who was prob
ably fatally stabbed through the lungs
by Sarah Howard at colored dance at
the Odd Fellows hall Thursday night
was resting easier yesterday, but is
still in a dangerous condition.
1t develops that the woman is not a
mulattO, but Cuban, who came to the
city from Florida only few weeks
ago. Her three assailants are still in
Jail, with charges of assault with in
tent to murder against them.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19

Rob Roy flour has no superior and
few equals. 1t is beautiful. If.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19

First class white oats at billions.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
to murder against then
Big Excursion.

The big cheap rate excursion from
Macon and intermediate points Will
reach the city this morning. The
train left Macon at IL: 10 last night.
About 500 visitors are expected. The
tickets will allow the visitors to re-
main in the city until Monday night.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19

Headquarters for school books al
DuLn's.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
Notice.

Mayors Office, Brunswick, Ga,
Sept. Is, 1S97,-Persons leaving the
city can, between regular office hours,
secure "health certificates" from DR..
Hugh Burford, president board of
health, or A. V. Wood, secretary board
of health, or l.. c. Bodet, city clerk,
city hall, room MOI.
ALBERT FFNDIG, Acting Mayor.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
Shin Notices.

Neither the master nor consgnees of the
British steamship Albion will be responsible for
any debts contracted by the crew.
WIN. JOHNSTON Il CO., Ltd, Consignees.
Neither the master. owner nor consignees of
the American bark Gleneda will be RESPONSE
BILE for any debts contracted by the crew.
PETTINGILL, Master.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
Dining-room Chairs from
75c up.
Sideboards from $40 up.

If you want to see the latest in rugs, lace cur
tans, portieres, etc. ETC., wait for us.
just received 50 toilet sets; all the latest de-
signs
We have the prettcst line of lamps in town
just the thing for wedding present.
Our Bucks Slows are the best. If you want
to know how they cook come to us and we'll
give you list of customers who have them in
constant use. Joe Wallace says:
81 have had mine in use ten years and it can't
be beaten"
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19

Deposits of one dollar
an d upward received
and interest allowed at
the rate of 4 per cent.
per annum. Interest
credited quarterly and
compounded.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-09-19
j. M. Madden. President
A. H. Lane, Vice Presdt. j.,
w. 3. Cook, Cashier.
TOday's Excursion.

The steamer Passport will leave her
wharf at O'Clock this morning for an
excursion up the Satilla, given under
the auspices OF the Marine band. The
trip will be 40 miles in extent, and
tickets will be sold at the exceedingly
low rate of 81 for the round trip.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Burned to Death.

Little Margaret Perdon, the
two-year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs John w O'Neal, of Rock
Hill, was the victim of sad ira
gedy on last Tuesday, which re
suited in her death on "Wednesday
morning.
The sweet little girl was burned
to death. In some way, unknown
to her parents, she came into
possession of II luCifcr match, and
alone in the front yard of her
home, ignlted it. Her clothing
caught fire, and when help, which
was attracted by her screams, got
to her she was almost completely
enveloped in flames. Notwithstand
ing the most careful attention, it
soonbecame apparent that her case
was hopeless, and on Wednesday
she died. .-Torkville Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
POINTED PRESENTMENT.
OF Dispensary Officials by the
Greenville Grand Jury.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Greenville, Nov. IL. - The pre-
sentiment of the grand jury, which
was handed in today, is one of the
! strongest papers of the kind ever
prepared in this county. The
prcsentment was read by the fore
mau, cX-Gov w l. Mauldin. The
grand jury calls attention again
to the Raines coffee matter.
Raincs was arrested by dispensarv
constablcs and Il large quantity of
his coffee was seized and shipped
to Columbia. He was later ac-
quilted in the court, but his coffee
was never returned. The grand
Jury called the attention of the
State board of control to the mat
ter before, but nothing was done.
Now they present that the coffee
was sold for ) cents a pound to u
dispensary employe, while GER
tain party in Greenville had offer
ed Is cents pound for it. The
grand jury presents that such ac-
tions as this are liable to bring
into further disrcpute an already
unpopular law.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17

The military mess hall on the
Fair grounds in Columbia fell
with crash last Thursday during
the progress of the Sham battle.
Several persons were hurt but
none seriously. The collapse was
caused by many men climbing on
the roof to witness the battle.
The weight was too much for the
structure.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Died In Carolina.


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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17

Mr. Preston Rion has been ap
pointed postmaster at Winnsboro.
There were Is applicants.
The L S Court has decided that
the Southern Railroad must haul
whlskey into South Carolina for
the O u establishments.
Chris Cannon, COL, was con
vlcted of the murder of Capt j ii
Blassingame at Spartanburg Sat
urday.
The town of Yorkville, within
the next ninety days, will be
lighted by electricity. Water
works, cotton factory, buggy fac
tory, electric lights, Yorkville is
fast forging to the front.
10000 people witnessed the
hanging of Albert Voters, at
Fayetteville, w Va, last Friday.
He was the last of the Lewis gang
of murderers and thieves.
Gen Hampton will now devote
his time to the preparation of
"The History of the Cavalry of
the Army of Northern Virginia. ="
The greater part of the material
is already in hand.
John X Owens fell against an
electric wire at the Pelzer Oil
Mill Thursday, cutting and burn
ing a terrible cash in his neck and
nearly severing his windpipe.
He cannot live.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17

Mr. f d Thompson, of Point,
was in IorkvilIc on Monday. He
reports that up to date he had
gotten of his pet acre of cotton,
three bales of lint and 500 pounds
of seed cotton. There is still a
good deal of cotton on the acre
that is Yet 10 be picked. d.-York-
vile Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
The Dreaded Consumption Can
Be Cured.


Nothing could be fairer, more phii.
authropic o! carry more iDv t. the
afflicted. than the renerous ufTrr of
the bonored and distinguished chemist
+ \ Slocum. NJ C.. OF New YORK CITY.
He lsns iii covered reliable aud
absolute cure fpr consumption, aud all
bronchial. throat. lung and chest dl-
seases. catarrhal afr c,ions general de-
cline and weakness. loss Of flesh and
all conditions of wasting away; and to
make is great merits known, will
send three free bottles Of his newly
discovered remedies to any afflicted
reader of THE LEDGER.
Already his new scientific system
OF medicine" has permenantly cured
thousands Of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it not only his
professional, but his religious duty-a
duty which he owes to suffering hu-
He has proven the dreaded con
sumption" to be a cuI able dis ca ,e be-
yond doubt, in any climate, and has
on fl in his American and European
laboratories thousands Of heartfelt
testimonials Of grati ude" from those
benefited and cured, in all parts of The
world
Catarrhal and pulmonary troubles
lead TO consumption, uuinterrupt ID /,
means speedy and certain death. Don't
pelay until II il too late. simply write
T \ Slocum, NJ g., % Pine street,
New York giving express aud post
Office address, aud the free medicine
will be ur1muliv. seut Please tell the
Doctor vou saw nIs offer in TIIL
LEDGER.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
.S0Ue lOHr LTs.

BY using THE GREAT SoUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" This
new remedy Ii IA great surprise on ac-
count Of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the Kid I-ys, Bladder
aud Bick in mate or female l. re-
lieves retention OF water aud pain in
passing IL almost immediately save
yourselves by using this marvellous
cure. It's use will prevent fatal con.
sequences Ia almost all cases bv its
great Alternative and healing powers.
sold by FMsckey & o, Lancaster.
. G.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
THE
NEW ORK WORLD,
yHRIcE-A-WEEK EDITION.
IS PAGES u Weeh.
I56 PuGeS u Year.

Il larger than any weekly or semi-
weekly paper published and is tn. on
ly important Democratic "weeklyv
published in New York city. Three
times "a large ns the leading RepubIi-
can weekly uf New York City. it will
he Of especial advantage To you during
the Presidential Campaign, as II Il
published every other day, excep
sunday. and has all the freshness an,
timeliness Of a daily. II combines al
the news with long list of interesting
departments. unique features. cartoons.
aud graphic illustrations, the latter be.
ing "A speciality.
III these improvements have been
made without any Increase in the cost.
which remains at one dollar per year.
We offer this unequaIed Newspaper
and The LEDGER together one year
for $500
The regular subscription re?
ow papeeis So so
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
SOnle'Hiny to KHOtr.

II may be worth something to k now
that the very best medicine for rest0r
ing the tired out nervous syrtem to
Ecalth and vigDr is Electric Bitters.
Fhis medicine il purely vegetable,
IT'S by giving tone to the nerve centres
the stomach, gently stimulates the
liver and Kidneys. and aids these or.
ans in throwing Off impurities in the
blood. Electric Bitters improves the
appetite, aids digestion, and is pro-
nonnced by those who have tried it as
the vsry best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try IL. Sold for soc or 81 .OU
per bottle at Crawford Bros Drug
Store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
72O $40 Ly Lancaster Ar 90 S 5t

Frain leaving Lancaster at : 20 "A m
connects at Chester with southern go-
ing snnIh. & Il l. going north aud q
N Nesli6ule and local traius going
west.
Train leaving Lancaster at 3 40 p m.
connects at Lancaster with O Il Il &
from Camden, and Chester with
Southern going n"rth and south and
with & Il l. north.
Train leaving Chester a. IL O5 n IN
connects at Chester with Southern
rom Charlotte, at Lancaster with O
II ~ G FOR Camden Tuesday, Thursday
and saturday; also & IL /. from north.
Train leaving Chester =. 6l5 y m
connects with southern nom Colum.
bia, q { ~ y from Atlanta and { * l.
's..u '.sHNS,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
ON THE BRINK OF ANOTHER
WORLD.
A Young Mnncsotan Writes Of
His Sensations Just Before
Ending His Life.

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of rot,..;um and nitric oo;d uoro
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ON u.hich tho corr.o law lo+
for founJin thoo1o rtront oddro.s
ed to J,sb,, E RuII;tt Jr R;r
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Beauty I BIO Deeo.

Clean blood means clean skin,
o beauty without 1t & careIs
AMY Cathar'' lean your bloc. and
aeep II clean, ~ stirring up the lazy
liVer and driviug all impurities from
the body. Begin TODAY to hauish him
pies, Dolls. hlotches, black eads, and
that sickIy bilious complexion by tax
ing Cascaret-, beauty for ten cent.
All druggists satisfaction GU ranleei
10 p, 30 GEMS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Triple Murder in Georgia.

Atlanta, Nov. 13,-The dead
bodies of Henry Turner, wife and
sister found in a potato patch in
Campbell county today. They
had been shot to death and brain
ed. Bloodhounds have been call
ed for. There is no clue whatev-
or as to the perpetrator or pur-
pose.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Land For Sale.

753 acres ofgood land 3! miles North
east oT towh for sale cheap. Dwelling
with tworooms. shed room aud piazza.
Spring OF fine water convenient. AL.
so small tenant house on the premises.
Two norse farm open All cash or
part cash auj part ou time. Apply to
ALLISON d CARTER.
Renj Estate Agents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salvs In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, ~aIt Rh"um
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands
ChiihlAin-. Corus. and All skin erup-
tons, aud positively cures piies. or no
lay required. IL IL guaranteed 10 give
perfect snnsfaclion or money refu ded
price . cents per box. For sale nv
PrawiOri Bros
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
No Cure No Pan.

That is the way ALI druggists sci
GROVER'S TASTELESS CHILL.
TONIC for Chilis aud Malaria. 1t IL
simply Iron Quiuine in a tasteless form
Cb..-.-n love it Adults prefer II to
bitter nauseatingtonics. Price, SOC
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Hung Himself With His Suspen-
ders.
Special to The State.

Special TO The State.
Walhalla, Nov. l3-Ira Lee, a
highly respected citizen of Long
Creek community, II miles above
here, committed suicide last
Thursday night. lie had been in
bad health for some time and on
the fatal night ne walked of from
his home and was seen no more
till he was found in the woods
near by, dead. When found his
body was not cold and his suspen.
ders were tightly tied around his
neck.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
Wanted

All parties indebted TO me to
come forward and settle at their
earliest convenience. You NAV
have forgotten the amount YOU
owe me but | haven't. Come
and settle. Respectfully
j. f.. Rutledgc, ID. ID. S.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
WHAT TO DO.

There il comfort In the knowledge
50 often expressed, that DR. Kilmer's
swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fuifills every wish ia relieving pain
In the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
n d every part oftheurlnary passages.
1t corrects inability to hold Urine aud
scsldiDg pam in passing IL, or bad
effects following use OF liquor, wine or
beer, aud Overcomes that unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled 10 get up
many times during the nightto urInate
The mild and extraordinary effects Of
swamp Root is soon realized 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures Of the most distressing cases. II
you need a medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists, price
fifty cents aud one dollar. For a
sample bottle aud pamphlet, both sent
free by mail mention THE LkDaER
aud send your full post-office address
Kilmer & o., Bingbamton, N
>. ne proprietor o thus paper quar-
IL e. he genuiness Of this offer
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine aud let 1t stand twenty-four
hours; sediment or settling indicates
u diseased condition OF the kidneys.
When urine stains linen II IL positive
evidence Of kidney trouble. Too fire.
Iieat desire 20 ur.ugte or pain in the
back, is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out OF order.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
.~~s@as:tvsSSsisSs,s SSD1h
<rxz--y<-sE.a -lss--> ~, ittsNi-,r1H-A
LANCASTER AND CHESTER
RAILWAY

BETWEEN CHE.TER AND LANCASTER.
Schedule in effect Daily except Sunday
on aud after July 26 1896.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17

Bud Beard, who raped ii 7.year
old girl, was lynchcd at Carrollton,
Mo, Friday night
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17
EHiCdte Inr B0tUs With Cae.a C

Candy Catharttc, cure constipation
o'ever To-. IfC G G fail, druggist
refund money.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-11-17

WE~TBOUND EASTBOUND.
Nos. ana IL. Nos. 20 ana l2.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-11
THE COTTON REPORT.
tician Robinson. of the Ag- ricultural Department.

Washington, June 10.-Stafisffcian Bob inson, of the agricultural department to- day issued the following monthly colton| crop report, the new statisticlan. Afr Hyde, of Nebraska, not yet having taken charge of the work:
 The consolidated returns of fesurts gto the statistical division of the dsparal entl Of agriculture for the month Of June show the state percentages of acreage as compared with the last year to be as follows s-...-.sss
 Virginia, 1O6; North Carolina !! 1OSi South Carolina, 103; Georgia, 10z; Flor ida, 95; Alabama, 102: Mississippf.si 9si Louisiana, 100; Texas, 106; Arkansas. 105s Tennessee, 106; Missouri, 107; Indian Ter. ritory, 134; Oklahoma, 150. GehefaI av- craze 1895, making a total acreage of 24,0S1 ,3s4 as compared with 2S, ,271, 704 acres last year,
 The average condition of the crop was; Virginia S7; North Carolina 86. South Carolina 67; Georgia 84: Florida 90 Ala bAmA s1; Mississippi 76; Louisiasea 84 Texas 87. Arkansas S3: Tennessee TT Mis- soufi 90; Indian Territory s5; Oklahoma z2 General average 8S7, against a3T the June conditions of lastyea arfg
 The crop throughout the cotton belt is from ors 10 three weeks late. The wealth. CT during the past month has been cold, damp and unfavora ble to growth Of the plant The stands are irregular and poor in many localities and the damage by in- sscts has required much replantfflg. s1.s
 As a general thing the crop has been well worked and is free from grass. A large number of districts in Texas report the planting in good condition and prom ising fair yield. The increase in the use of fertilizers is greeter than eyer iTi Alabama and the Atlantic states. Twensi ty-sx counties in Georgia report a de- crease of 33 per cent. of the area planted in sea island cotton, twenty-four counties in Florida decrease of F per cent. while, the South Carolina reports show an n- crease of five per cent. in sea island acre. at