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The times., 1897-04-29
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

81 thought these rooms were going to
be ideal, because flats are too small for
a piano, said the wife OF the new tenant,
dol efully.
We'll, and what is the matter with
them them asked her husband, who had
Just come home from office
The matter is that there ere two yio-
lins, a cornet, a flute, an autoharp and a
mouth-organ scattered about In different
parts of the building. I think we'd bet
ter move
IL books we find men feeling renorse be-
cause they have made fortunes out of
their feIlow-men. In real life they are
mere apt to feel remorse because they
haven't.
THAT Mr. Syilabub seems To be an
agreeable man. said young Roseiand's
bulldog.
IL mrs said Miss Roseland's poodle, al
wish could think So
why, doesn't he always bring you a
bone or something?" inquired the ether
dog. "He does me-
That may be- returned the poodle.
sbut he doesn' t kick you nprivate because
he's jealous Of you"
Flittedy introduced an English friend
to the free lunch counter last week He
says he VIII aeyer do it again. He doesn't
want To have murder on his conscience.
The EDglishmap ate some cheese The
cheese made him thirsty and he drank a
glass Of beer. Then he wanted something
to take away the taste OF the beer and ate
some more cheese. This increased his
thirst, and the cheese and the beer alter
mated with each other until the saloon
closed In the morning. The Englishman
now SAYS that this doosid American cheese
gives him Indigestion.
ssIconoclasm Is one of the most insecure
professions in this world" said the club
window philosopher. because sooner or
later after a man has given his life to
smashing other peoples idols, somebody
comes along and fconoclasts him all to
pieces.
eo!d Kicker is ma king money hand over
fist, but he nerer gives any of it to The
io
..They say he's willed most OF it to
foreign missions, though"
n IN! He must have concluded he d pay
cash for his. seat In heaven instead of buy
ing on the installment plan."
The times., 1897-04-29
Chief Jose,.h's Discrimination.

Secretary sMcCreary, who presided over
the War Department during the Hayes
Administration, asked Joseph what i'm
pressed him most Of the superiority of tn.
white man over the savage in all that h.
had seen and heard during his Journey
The bridge over the Mississippi River. =
he said.
',Dvnt you think the Capitol fine build
iIig?'' inquired the Secretary.
Yes; it is fine answered the redindn;
My people can pile stones one on top
of the other. but they cannot make a cob
web OF iron stand in the sky Chicago
Post.
The times., 1897-04-29
senator Mason as a speech Arts

senator Mason as speech Artist.
tFrom the New York Tribune)
A Chicago editor whs was recently in
Washington paid Senator Mason hand
some tribute as a public speaker. Though
his speeches overflow with viii and humor,
which seem to be born OF the occasion,
Senator Mason prepares them with great
care. Long experience has enabled him
TO Judge what points will take with his
hearers Said this Chicago edit Ma
son has sent me a typewriter copy of
speech he was going TO deliver In
looking it over / noticed the applause
and laughter were sprinkled very hber-
ally through it. and thought Mason might
be assuming too much. | determined 10
make the test, SO l carried that type
written copy with me to the meeting,
where he was to speak followed him
line by lire. Now, / want TO say that
in not a single case bad he made a mis-
take. Where he had put great applause
IN parentheses, the audience justified the
parenthcses Where he had put laughter
there was laughter, and where he had
guessed there would be great laughter
the nerrirnent was great. Where he had
auroltly nade itlntOi ShuhiS MS Speech
and then had interpolated demands from
his hearers to go on, Billy the audience
thundered for him 70 go on The u ~
cases where he misjudged were IN b--.-5-
citing applause and laughter W.: &c
actually there was great appiarse aad
great laughter After tnat speech was
finished. / carried the copy over to my
office and gave instructions THAT there
after Muson's speeches should so Just as
he sent them In"
The times., 1897-04-29

The Republican Senate sub-tariff thinkers
are engaged in a life and death struggle
over the sugar schedule. The sugar trust
demands ad yalorem duties, the petroleum
retaliation, and the Pacific coast people
will rebel il Hawaiian reciprocity is
ahrogated. BY the time they get through,
about tariff-and, also. something about
trouble
The times., 1897-04-29
MRS. MARTIN CLAIMS DAMAGES
suit Entered Against the Metropo:

suit Entered Against the Metropo:-
itan Road for Injuries Received.
Ellen II Martin filed suit for damages
yesterday against the Metropolitan Rail-
road CONF any, claiming $4,000 for in
suries sustained October 20, 1896 She
alleged that when attempting TO alight
from the cars at the intersection OF F and
Twelfth streets northwest, on the date
given, she was thrown from a car to the
ground. inflieting permanent injuries of a
serious character. She charges that the
accident was caused by the starting OF the
train without warning.
The times., 1897-04-29
Itls deyeloped tha tthe sonI Of Lord Rrron

ills developed thatthe soul OF Lord Byron
is not IN Annie Besant. If anybody has
Instituted search for the soul Of b yron,
however, 1t might be as well to leave Il
right there. No matter whose soul Il is
that Ars. Besant has got hold Of. posses
sion is nine points OF the law, and there
kill the lady, which would be unpleasant
and not very profitable The same OBJ
servation applies to anybody who is now
in possession OF LORD Byron soul for any
mysterious purpose. This mixing up OF
sonls is thing it doesn't do to interfere
with il you are not used to the business
The times., 1897-04-29
Merchant Killed by Burglars.

waukon. iowa, April 2S Henry V
Duffy, head of the largest mercantile es-
tabIishment here, was found in his store
shot through the heart. He was in his
night clothes, and had a cooked revolver
in his hand. None OF the chambers were
enptied. The presumptionis that he heard
burglars in his store beneath his bedroom,
came down and was shot TO death.
The times., 1897-04-29
AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION.
Public School Teachers Enjoined
From Giving Religious Instruction.

st. Cloud, Minn., A pril 28.-Judges Baxter
and SearIe, OF the district court, have
handed down an important decision in
what is known as The Avon School case,
whereby the school district and its teachers
are enjoined from using the schoolhouse
to give religious Instruction, or to teach
the Roman CathoIiccatech hisin. The decision
applies to all public schools in the State,
and to ali religious creeds
The practice OF teaching the catechism
is held To he contrary to the Constitutional
guaranty OF freedom of conscience
The times., 1897-04-29
COLUMBIAN ALUMNI DINNER.
The Animal Banquet TO Be Given
at the Ebbitt House.


The annual dinner Of the Alumni OF
the Columbian University viii be served
at the Ebb.tt House tomorrow evening
Mr.. Chapia Brown, president OF the
Alumni, viii he POSTMASTER, and responses
TO toasts win lie given by President Whit
man, OF the university; Senator W. A.
Harris, OF tie college class OF 1859; also,
Representative John II. Corlss, of the
law class OF '7e, and Dr w F. Carr, OF
the class OF SO.
ChaIdn Brown is president Of the Aiumni.
The vice presidents are T. G. Pool, NJ D.;
C. w ApPler, ID. %. s.; r. r. CAREY, NJ
~; F. ID. McKenney, Bart DAILY and Nj.
n. Richardson. Those on the executive
committee are Chaplin Brown, II. S. Eodg-
kins, c. ". AppIer, ID. q. 3; w y. Cogan,
ID. d. s.; Bart Daily, Allan Davis, Beuja-
min FendaIl, T. X. GnrIey, 81. D.; John b.
Larner, j. Han Lewis, d d. s.; F. D. Nc
Kenney. A. p Montague, Theodore W
Noyes. Myron NJ Parker. r. g Pool, NJ. D.;
G. w. Richardson, NJ D.; NJ. n. Richard
son, Miss + f. Throcgnortoa. II W. Turner,
and George II. Walker
The times., 1897-04-29

The Metropolitan sightseers are Inclined
to grunIble beeaUse the corps diplon,atiauc
did not appear zen grande ienue' Sir
Juliun. to be sure. wore his gold laced
trousers; but his upper works were Sc
verely civil. 1t Is cruel of these foreigners
to disappont public expectation.
The times., 1897-04-29
More God to Be Withdrawn.

A notice was served on the Treasury
Department yesterday at the subueasury
in New York that 81 100000 III gold
would De withdrawn for shipment abroad
This makes a total withdrawal for tie
present week of 50, ATT 900, and reduces
the amount of the gold reserve to S52,-
$4,000 in round numbers
The times., 1897-04-29
CLERKS IN THE TREASU

Examination Into Their Relative
Efficiency Being Actively Pushed.
Acting Secretary SpaGldng, Private
Secretary Vanderiip, and Chief Clerk wayze
yesterday continued their examination into
the official standing OF the clerks in the
Treasury Department. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
In the supervising architects office was
concluded Tuesday night, and yesterday
was devoted TO an inspection Of the office
of auditor for the War Department.
At its conclusion the three officials went
to the office of Secretary Gage. where they
were Joined by Auditor Farrow. of the War
Department. and Mr.. Dc Laud, of the Civil
Service Commission. A lcng discussion took
place, and this tact gave rise TO a rumor
that many heads will soon drop in the
basket.
The times., 1897-04-29
Palmer Declared Insane.

White Plains, n. Y, April 26.-Palmer, of
Mamaroneck, who few months ago shot
and killed bis mother, brother and sister,
was today declared insane when he com
Iiitted the act. by commission appoint
cd by Justice keogh, ,.of the supreme court
Palmer was committed to the State asylum
for the criminal insane at Mattewan
The times., 1897-04-29
Disastrous Fire at ailensown.

Allentown. Pa. April 2S.-A fire which
broke outin M. C. Ebboeks hardware store
early today did damage amounting to
$50 900. Ebbocks' store was completely
gutted. Loss $50 1000. John E. Lertz's
shoe factory was damaged to the extent
of 81 900, and j Bucktey's millinery store
and Cyrus Kuntz's building suffered S10o
loss. The fireis supposed To have originated
from electric light wires becoming crossed
The times., 1897-04-29
BANKER ELLIOT AT HOME.
HIS Wife Receives Telegram From
Him at Winnsboro.

Hin at WtnESbOrO.
Thomas X. Eliot, OF WinDsboro, s c.,
the bahker who nys.eriously disappeared
from the pennsylvania station
week ago, was heard from yesterday. Ee
has reached his home. Mrs. Eliot, who
has remained at Washington pending tie
solution of the mystery Of her husband 5
disappearance, received telegram yester-
day morning from the absentee, and left
soon after for South Carolina.
The curious act OF Mr.. Elliot is ac-
counted for on the ground OF mental dis
order, induced by business cares.
The times., 1897-04-29
FOREST FIRES IN MARYLAND.
Heavy Loss 10 Farmers in Prince
George County.

Extensive forest fires have been raging
for the week past in that part of Prince
George county, Md, lying bet ween Branch
vile on the B. & o., and Ardwick Oh
the B. & p. railways.
The dwelling ofMr George Stafford, near
Lanhanl, was burned 10 the ground Mon
day night Portions OF the plank fencing
about the farm OF the Independent Ice Com
pany. atArdwick, were destroye ed. and Mrs
John Lynch lost a barn and some outbuild-
ings on the farm adjoining.
Farmers dothers have been fighting the
fires for the past week. Over a thousand
acres have been swept by the Ilames-
The times., 1897-04-29

Barley growers OF New York State,
largely Republicans, are protesting against
the proposed prohibitiye duty on that COM
modify. They argue that 1t would defeat
revenue, accomplish no good to farmers,
end crush masters. The Western New
York Republican press is with the barley
men.
The times., 1897-04-29

The question OF precedence broke out
violently again at the Union League Club
reception in New York. To avoid trouble
it became necessary to remove the large
table in the banquet hail, and substitute
small ones. go that there should be no
'place OF honor" Precedence is be-
coming national and an International
issue of terrible import.
The times., 1897-04-29
Etnperor Williams ninr has not We,

Emperor Williams play has not yet ap-
peared on the boards. If 1t ever does, we
shall see how many actors there are In
Germany who love their profession well
enough to die for 1t. 1t is reasonably
certain that either the actors or the play
would have to be murdered.
The times., 1897-04-29

The National Bank OF Winthrop, Massa-
chusetts, has closed its doors, ''because
the stockholders are growing old" Several
other similar institutions are reported AZ
grown tired and the cashiers are missing
The times., 1897-04-29

vented, but If it is going to count votes
in such an absolutely accurate manner as
to endanger the success of the party, there
stick to machine Of their own make
The times., 1897-04-29

Bliss reigns in the Department OF the
Cleveland hoidovers Seven chiefs Of di-
vision are said to be ON the list for de-
captation, and the general slaughter is
80 be continued until none but Republicans
ara on guard, with a few fortunate ex-
ceptions.
The times., 1897-04-29

Gunhoat Nashville Almost Ready.
The Navy Departments was notifiee yes
terday by the Newport News Ship:'iIiieline
Company that the Nashville. si'e g'Irhes'
suss built by this company. uiii ns ieas:T
for her trial trip May H.
The times., 1897-04-29

The Spanish Cuban estimates are grow
ing modest Expected revenue from the
island now is placed at S15,000,o00, for
the current year OF this sum. only $5 900
is assessed as taxes against the country
districts; which shows how much control
Spain, even, pretends to exert over the
coast cities
The times., 1897-04-29

Senatorial dignity is all very well. but
the man doesn't live who can look dignI-
fled when he backs suddenly into a coal
hole; and Senator Mason seems TO be en-
dcavoring to prepare the coal hole
The times., 1897-04-29
Mail Yeur lie ters at Home.
Postofiee at Your Own Door.

Letters received. letters mailed, stamps
nd special delivery stamps procured with
out leaving your house
The greatest convenience ever offered
the public; better mail service; quicker
delivery; more security by using the box
ADOPTED AND RECOMMENDED by the
u g. Fostoffice Department.
On exhibition at 52s 18th st NV.
Postal Improvement Company.
The times., 1897-04-29

Senator Foraker Will please 70 take
DR. Hunter Senator from Kentucky he did
manage to land that gentleman 8 medical
friend, DR. Deboe.
The times., 1897-04-29

Greece may have the moral support Of
Cbristendom. but II she gets much more Of
ii it will be the death OF her. What she
The times., 1897-04-29
Questioning the Dead.

fFrom the Cincinnati Enquirer
Why should Grover Cleveland complain
about the Republican Congress changing
the tariff law: He WASH t for the present
law. He denounced it as perfidious. and
refused to sign it. He hada't the courage
to veto it, though.
The times., 1897-04-29
A Sensible Foreigner.

(From the Atlanta Journal.)
An Atlanta Greek said the other day:
'sIf go to Greece, 1 fight for Greece; il
Greece fight America, l fight G1eecei
citizen here; / run fluit stand and Iect
PreSidcnti'
The times., 1897-04-29

Total gold engagements for export for
the current week already amount TO ST.
500 900 Dingleyism is safe TO scare the
rest out in the course Of time
The times., 1897-04-29
It Was.
fFrom the Boston JournaI. !

{From the Boston Journal.)
The presence OF Mrs. Jefferson Davis
on the grand stand at the dedication of
the Grant monu ment VIII be one of the
Impressive and significant features Of the
days demonst ration
The times., 1897-04-29

The suspicion is breathed here and there
that, though Mr.. Mckinley may have been
the advance agent of prosperity all right.
the show is having its London season. and
won't come over here at all.
The times., 1897-04-29

Now perhaps Gen. Porter will sail for
France. We must not have too much OF
god thing, you know.
The times., 1897-04-29

The Reed collar. up to the present time,
appears to be Of the turn-down variety.
The times., 1897-04-29
News for the West.

tFrom the Dubuque Herald
1t las come to the pass that the Speaker
of the House at Washington makes his own
rules-and enforces them.
The times., 1897-04-29

Vice President Hobart returned last
evening, and it is perfectly safe to state
that he did not register at the Lion and
Unicorn Hotel on Connecticut avenue
The times., 1897-04-29

Referred To the Pre-i6~tt.
tFrorn the Cincinnati EDqg1rer.)
Sympathy with Greece is easy: but 10
be trr.iy syInpathetic with Cuba we ought
to do something.
The times., 1897-04-29
WOODWARD
manaLOTHROP, and
10th. l1th and F Sts. N. w.
Women
OXfOrdS.

Above everything else our
Spring Shoes are thorough
ly up to date, graceful in
outline, perfect in style and
fit.
The times., 1897-04-29
TODAY.

Vici Kid oxfords, turn sole. round toe
fer PAIR ......................S2 So OC
Flower City Tan Kid Oxfords. hand-turn.
Per pair ...................... 80 so
Fine Viel Kid Oxfords, turn sole, very
soft. Pair So 90
Fine Vici Kid Oxfords. hand-turn sole,
Newport toe, straight last. Per
pair .--.-... .........-...-S3. 800
I'd floor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
A Negro Shot.

Big CREEK, S. c., Jur.e 14.-on
yesterday George Satterwhite, a
negro. was shot and probably fa-
tally wounded by Crawford Griffith,
n white man. Griffith. who lives
on Mr.. Giles Chapman's place, had
taken up a COW belonging to Sat-
terwite, who went for the COW,
threatening to give Griffith a bsat..
ing. He walked into Grifith's
yard and told him he had come to
beat him for taking up his COW.
Saying this, he threw rock at
Griffith, which struck him, knock.
ing him down and breaking two Of
his ribs. Griffith arose and fred
a forty-four calibre pistol at Sat
terwhite, the ball taking effect in
the abdomen, DR.. S. M, Pitts,
who attended the negro, thinks be
will die. Satterwhite is about %
years old and is looked upon as a
dangerous negro. Mr.. Griffith is
about 60 years of age, a bachelor,
and man of good character.
Since writing the above this NJ.
gro has died. Mr. Griffith has re.
tained Cole l.. Blease, of Newberry,
10 defend hlm.-Saluda Sentinel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

it becomes to be untrue afchabod" will
be written on the door facings of ev-
cry home, not only in this, but in ev.
every land.
The people make the schools of a
community as we'll as the schools
make the people. Parentage govern
ment of the school has great deal to
do with their successful progress. The
least appearance OF parentage in the
school house, you see, except as "the
power behind the throne"-the united
power, the one idea power, not a grum-
bling power, fault-fnding, a miscella-
neous know-all power-the better.
"When the right man in the right
place" is had let him him rule in pa
thence, moderation and godliness, with
the subdued, silent consent Of parent
and children, and there will be Moth
ing heard from the watchman of the
day or night in any neighborhood but
that call is WELL" The school has the
task of Hercules to perform, and that
task was, as you know, twelve of the
most impossible undertakings of man
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
A MIXED JURY.

The trial of the negroes charged
with the murder of Bob Glover
near Latmer. a few months ago
was the most interesting one before
the court this week. There are six
negroes charged, four Hunters and
two Blackwells. When they
were brought up two of the Hunter
negroes turned States evidence and
made things interesting for q
while. The jury in the case was in
the room all Saturday, night and
until Sunday a little after ten.
and the reason for this is plain
from the composition of the jury
There was Methodist preacher as
fore man, one class leader and.twe
members of the NJ. E. church
onel Presbyterian elder, two
Episcopalian church officers, one
Baptist, one Seceder, and one
Catholic. The wender now is thai
they did not hang the prisoner or
the first go.--Abbevlle Medium.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

art of putting two letters together
and upon whose head, with another
boy in the same class, the maledictiou
rested of being two of the bigges!
ounces he had ever taught. l wont
mention the name of the other boy, for
1 have got too much respect for him
This selfsame Waddell issued this
proclamation, and made it the law OF
his school "That any boy who had his
hair standing straight up on his head
the next morning he would whip him
within an inch of his life." =
Just think, three hundred years ago a
Royal Governor, by the name of Berke.
ley, said when asked what he was do
ing in his government for popular
education, he was such foe to it, he
said: "That learning brought dis.
obedience and sects into the world, and
printing has divulged them and libels
the best government"
"God help us from both," said he;
but instead of his conduct and speech
being a downfall to them, it seemed to
be stimulus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

There is queer state Of affairs
over in Edgefeld-saluda- Green
wood, where Senator Gaines and
Representative Yeldell, elected
from Edgefield first >but now a
resident of Saluda county and the
secondof Greenwood county, refuse
to resign their Offices despite the
eloquence and sarcasm of the
Edgefeld papers. These gentlemen
evidently believe in alien
ownership of Offices. They will
draw their salaries by way of money
indemnity for territorial exclusion,
so to speak. However, we must
consider the novelty of the idea,
to original Edgefeld men, OF
resigning any Office. They may be
able to claim the absence OF all
precedent for such a proceeding.
The State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
EXTRACTS FROM C0L W. 4. FOLKS SPEECH
Before the County Teachers Institute at
Johnston, S. c. June 22nd, 1897.

on this earth, in trying to shape and
control the little petty pre1ud1ces,
the little sickeDiR6 chickering's,
the little lou and mean epvies
and .ieazousies that grow up like SO
many mushrooms in night in the
minds and hearts of uneducated peo-
pie. Like the seed that fell on the rocky
ground in the Scriptures, the mind
and heart of unenlightened people are
too often wont to be like rocks, but the
day is fast coming when these stony
minds and hearts will melt and the
plow-share of human and divine
thought will sink deep therein and
they will bring forth the fruits and
the flowers of human civilization.
In my day-not exceeding thirty
years ago-one of the chief .instru-
ments of instruction in the old field
school house was the hickory or black
gum switch, which is called in the
Good Book the "r0d, ana IL was useu,
as the Scriptures say, not "sparingiy"
either, on boys or girls.
Well do I remember, and for fear it
may not go down to history will say,
the day when a little black-bearded
fellow from Georgia by the name of
Waddell (they were not called profess
sors in those days, and scarcely mis-
ters) the first school teacher that ever
drew the arod" over my flesh and the
first one called teacher that I ever ut
tered those ugly words to in childish
tones @Ab" and "Ba"; and whom i
feared as no human being ever feared
another, and at whose school, Of. nine
months duration, never learned the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

The wirld storm of last Friday
afternoon which here in Edgefeld
did no damage, extended over the
eastern and western hemisphere.
On this side of the water it was
very destructive in Illinois,
Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana,
and North Carolina destroying
much property and many lives.
In France and Spain of the other
side itwas much more violent and
destructive, whole villages being
swept away. =