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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

The subject of my story is the School
Law written and unwritten. and being
q lawyer myself | am presumed to
know the law, like all other men, for
the law is plain that ignorance of the
law excuses no man," and L suppose
this idea takes in what we call the
school law, written and unwritten.
The first school that was ever estab-
lished was way back yonder where the
memory of man or tradition "runneth
not to the contrary" and when the
first law was applied to the school, we
have Got been able to find after walk
around with the lamp of Diogenes in
our reseaches through the dim corri-
dors of ancient mythology or history,
SO if am not right, am the subject
of correction here and now.
The first school was established
many, many years before Christ, be-
fore Genesis was written by Moses, on
the banks OF the Ganges by the Hin
docs, and the first school law was pass
ed and written, I suppose, on the tablet
of the mind and disposition of some
early Hindoo teacher. I would have
to read library full of books to give
you all the information about the pro-
gress Of schools and what they haYe
done since they were established. Suf-
flee it to say, the day school and the
Sunday-school were established before
houses were built and are only limited
in their progress and usefulness by
human thouget and action. The old
saying that "you can Judge of coun.
try by its churches and school houses
is as true now as it ever was, and when
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
SIMMONS.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

MATE OF SOUTH CAROLlNA,
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD.
(Summons for Relief-Complaint
not Served.
Charles Parkman, Sallie Bailey,
ard Matte Parkman, Plaintiffs,
against
Belle Parkman, Press Park
man, Lizzie Parkman, John
Henry Parkman, Charles
B. Parkman, Sunie Parkman,
Addie S Parklnan, Annie Park
man, Matte Fuller, Minnie Flor
ence, Willamena Crowder, Frank
Parkman, Willie Mcdaniel, l..
Bailey, Lizzie Prince, E. q. Nc
Daniel, Anna Mcdaniel, Efie
Mcdaniel, Sophia Mcdaniel, w.
J. Mcdaniel, Matte Holmes,
Virginia Mcdaniel, James Boyd,
Minnie Mcdaniel, Corrie Wood
and John Mcdaniel, Defendants.
To the Defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and
required to answer the complaint
in this action, which is filed in the
office of the Clerk of Court of Com
mon Pleas for The said county, and
to serve a copy of your answer to
the said complaint on the subscri-
bers at their Office, Eoscfeld Court
House, South Carolina, within
twenty days after the service here
of, exclusive of the day of such
service; and if you fail to answer
the complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this
action will apply to the Court for
the relief demanded in the COM
plant.
SHEPPARD BROS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated April 26th, A. D. 1897.
Test-JoHN B. HILL, q. S.
G. G. G. P.
To Addie S. Parkman, Annie Park.
man, Frank Parkman, Wilamena
Crowder; Matte Fuller, Minnie
Florence and James Boyd, non
resident Defendants:
You will take notice that the
Summons and Complaint in the
above stated action are on file III
the office of the Clerk of the Court
of Common Peas in and for the
county of. Edgefield and State
aforesaid.
SHEPPARD BROS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
April 26th, 1897. je3(
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
The Pensions.

Comptroller General Norton
states that he cannot have the
pension lists ready before August
/. That is the earliest possible
time at which the lists can be
arranged and prepared, The county
lists have 20 be sent back almost
daily for correction, but the num-
Der has been materially increased,
In this connection it may be stated
that the pension fund is 100000,
but is provided for by the ap-
preparation aud the contemplated
deficiency will have no effect on
the pensioners. They will get their
money as soon as the lists are prop
perly made out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
Edgefielder Resign? Never.

There is queer state of things
as to the representation of our
neighboring county, Edgefeld.
Senator Gaines and Representative
Yeldell are members of the Legis-
lature representing q Edgefeld
County, but Mr.. Gaines lives in
Saluda County and Mr. Yeldell in
Green wood. The newspapers are
probing them up about it, but to
no avail, for no one ever heard of
an Edgefeld man resigning All
office. There is no precedent for
such a thing.-Aiken Recorder.)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
aIN A HOLE"

his.newspaper is an enemy of the
protective tariff system, and sena-
tor Tillman, as it has believed for
a decade, is a protectionist at heart
Yet the State with with all it's
dislike for the senator and for
protection, is not able conscien-
tiously to denounce his vote for a
bounty on agricnltnal exports. The
fact is that, whatever his purpose,
the effect of his speech and vote
was to put protection by tariff sin
q hole.-Colnmbia State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
JOHN GARY INTERVIEWED

The ADVERTISERS has never been
classed as John Gary Evans pa
per, but we must say his head is
nearer the level line than either
Tillman or McLaurin on the tariff
question. On this matter, and es-
pecially the idea of protection for
cotton, he speaks as follows, which
we clip from the Washington Post:
care the d, mocrats Of South
Carolina pleased with the idea of
protection for raw materials pro-
duced in the South-cotton, for ex-
ample?"
"No, for they look OH the I'M
position of a tax OIL raw cotton as
8. deliberate attempt to fool the
farmers. Our people cannot be
humbugged with such transpar-
ent piece of trickery. 1t is an in
suit to their intelligence. It is,
tfaaRgfsy tSaRfasyeb6r fhR ifpAeRdoq9Hmaet Ct as assna
farmer in South Carolina who
doesn't understand that duty Of
20 per cent. on cotton will not
have the least effect in bringing
him a better price for what he pro-
daces. A few negroes on the coast
raise small amount of sea island
cotton. AS matter of fact, the
foreign cotton hasn't the slightest
Influence in regulating the price of
the home product, for it isn't in
ccmpetion with that grown over
here"
AS to his candidacy for the Uni
ted States Senate and Judge ST.
'nontou's dispensary decision,
Gov. Evans says:
On being asked by a Post report
er, at the Raleigh. yesterday,
whether he had any intention of
entering the field as a candidate
for United States Senator, ex-
Governor John Gary Evans, of
South Carolina, said: GAS to that
I have not made up my mir j The
weather is TOO hot down our way
to think much about politics.
There is no doubt, however, that
there will be a big enough crop of
sspirants to make a lively contest.
There will he at least half dozen
entries, and the man who wins will
hsve no walkover."
aWhat effect will Judge Simon
tons late ruling have OIL the dis
pensary law?"
"Its effect cannot but be hurt
full, as have all the Federal Court
decisions. I notice that a store
has been opened in Charleston for
the sale of liquors in original
packages, which is the direct result
of Juge Simonton's decision. The
matter, however, will be taken to
the United States Supreme Court,
and I am hopeful that the right of
the State to uphold the dispensary
system will be maintained. Even
if the original package establish
ments are allowed to operate they
will not prevent the State from
maintaining the dispensaries. If
the United States Courts would let
us alone the system would ulti-
mately prove success"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
FOR SALE.

The following law books, apply
at ADVERTISER Office.
Bishop on Criminal Procedure,
Vol. 1 and 2.
Wharton on Criminal Law, 3 vols,
Willcock on Corporations.
Williams on Executors.
Hills S. Carolina Reports, Vol. 2.
Chitty's Blackstone, 2 vols.
stepnep on Pleading.
Wills on Clrcpmstantial Evidence.
Foublanque on Equity, 2 vols.
Chitty on Contracts.
Paschal's Annotated Constitution.
Martindale's .. S. Law Directory
(1s74.1
Rreyard's Reports, Vol. 2.
Hale's Please of the Grown:
Greenleaf on EVIDENCE, Vol. |.
Chitty on Bills.
Rice's Digested Index.
Harrison's Chancery, Vol. 1.
Bays Reports, Vol. l.
Phillipp's Evidence.
History Of q Suit at Law, by James
Conner.
Milford Oh Pleadings.
Chitty on Pleading, Vol. /:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
CITATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County OF EDGEFIELD.

By J. D. Allen. Esq, Probate Judge
Whereas, Sam Blocker has
made suit to me to grant him Let
ters of Administration on the es.
tate and effects of Jim Blocker,
deceased.
These are. therefore, 10 cite aud
admopish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said
Jim Blocker, deceased. that
they be and appear before me- in
the Court of Probate to be held at
Edgeield c. H., S. c., on the 1st
day OF July, A. D. 1897, to show
cause, if any they have, why said
administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand the 18th
,~~, day of June, A. D.
SEAL. 1897, and published
June 18th, 1897.
J. D. ALLEN,
J. P. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1897.
Augusta, Ga, now boasts of
forty-two thousand inhabitants.

Mr.. I. J. Williams, acting
Chairman of the State Board of
Control, has succeeding in having
released sixteen barrels of whiskey
seized by revenue officers while
being shipped to the State
dispensary. The stamps had beer!
cut off; hence its seizure,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
The Lash Applied To a White
Man,

Greenville, June 16.-On Friday
Jim Scott, white, who lives on
the farm of Ed Earle, below the
citr, went to Travellers Rest, west
of the city and while there grossly
insulted the wife of John March
Banks, prominent farmer in thai
section. On Sunday night abou
200 men collected and rode down
to seott's house, took him opt in
the yard, stripped him and gave
him an unmerciful beating, and
then served notice On him that
if he did not leave the county in
"a hours ne would be lynehed. A
guard remained to see ihat he
obeyed the order. He left the
same night.
Scott was a former resident of
this county, but has lived for
seyera, years in Texas, where he
became demoralized.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
Why take Johnson's
Chill & Fever Tonic?
Because it cures the
most stubborn case
OfFever i'm ONEDAY.

An Effective Mode Of Watering
Plants. - Sink an ordinary
flower pot two or three inches in
the ground near tho plant to be
watered, first in the bottom of the
hole handful of trash to enlarge
the surface for absorption. Then
pour the pot full of water, and it
will be gradually absorbed through
the hole in the bottom of the pot,
and without wetting at all the
surface of the ground. The size of
the pot will have to be governed by
the size and requirements of tn"
plant to be watered. A gallon pot
bet, cen each compile of tomato
plants in a row serves the purpose
well.-[C. N. Featheiston, Georgia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

Dr.. James Woodrow, who has
been connected with the South
Carolina college. Columbie, con-
tinuously since 1880, first as pro-
fessor of geology and other natural
sciences. and for the past six years
as president, as we'll as professor,
will tender his resignation two
weeks hence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

Boss Ito clerk applying for a
job)-Married orslngle?
Clerk-Single.
Boss-sorry; I only take married
men as clerks.
Clerk--Why?
Boes--Bccause they re not in
such a hurry to gethome at night
Twinkles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
GAsToN AND sCRUGGs.

John T. CASTOR and S. w. scruggs
will be tried in the cilcuit court
which convenesin Columbia next
week. We have no hesitancy in
saying that if convicted they
should be severely punished, no
may seem III the eyes of some.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
THE GREENWOOD GENTLE
MEN.

The proposition of our cores
soondent "Redcliffe" to cali
mass meeting of our citizens to try
those Greenwood gentlemen"
who claim the right to represent
Edge6eld county. for "recalci-
trancy" is good one, but ul.for-
tunately for us Edgefield county
voters cannot get at the "Green-
woad gentlemen" with their votes.
They are not of US now, and we
cannot have the opportunity to
vote "agin 'em;" but if they give
any credence to the saying that "the
voice of the people is the voice of
God," they had better step down
and out, for the people are GER
tainly talking out loud.
\
"When the people complain the
people are always right" This is
what the great French orator used
10 say, and if he is right, then the
"Greenwood gentlemen are wrong
that is all.
The very spirit and essence of
the constitution of this State and
of the United States is that, one
who claims 10 represent a people
or section must live in such Sec
ton, be of and among such peo-
pie. This is so plainly taught that
the wayfaring man, even though a
fool, need not err therein. We do
not mean to intimate that the
"Greenwood gentlemen" are fools
neither are the people.
The question presented to the
"Greenwood gentlemen" who
claim to represent Edgrfeld coun-
tv is not one of "can." but one of
ought" not whether they can
hold their Office, but whether they
sought" in good conscience to do
30.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

"Mortals want but little here be-
low" after Fox, Marsh & Co. and
DR.. Berkan each write you one
time in the 2 DIS, "drugs and
drinks"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

Refreshing, cooling and soul cheer-
ing drinks always on hand at Fox,
Marsh & Co.'s drug store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
JOHNS 0N'S
Chilli. AND
FEVER TONIC
Cures Fever
In One Day.

All saints made happier and even
sinners make happy by jnst one
visit to Fox, Marsh Il Co.'s .aFoun-
tain of Life" Delay not. but hast
en- in going there and yop Will be
wise. 10 says Col, Folk,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

Close connections at Greenwood for
all points on s. a. L., and @. and g.
Railway, and at Spartanburg with
Southern Railway,
For information relative to tickets
rates, schedules, etc.. address
w. j. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Augusta, Ga,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

The great secret of success lin
life is for man to be ready when
his opportunity comes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23
antedAn Idea $ss IT,: g. !: s!|:ss! s:!|$s: I!ass

Writs v11sS'J JOHN WEDDERBGRN Z Co, Patent Ittor.
neys, washington, D. G.. for their o. 800 prise oner
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-06-23

Time to bury the hatchet is be-
fore bl ,od is found upon it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05
Children'S Day.

Sunday was observed as Children's Day in
the Elkton Presbyterian Church services be-
ing conducted by the Sunday school children
both morning and night. No services were
held in the NJ. E. Church in the evening to
allow Of that congregation attending.
The church was decorated with flowers and
plants. The evening exercises were the
more elaborate, although the morning pro-
gram was of an attractive order, and opened
with the chorus "See the Army" which the
children sang upon marching into the church
The several classes sang and made several
the pastor Rev. John McElmoyle.
The evening service at half past seven began
with chorus "See the Army prayer by the
pastor concluding with the Lords prayer by
the school. "The Song of Summer bv the
school. DR.. j. H. lamar read the Scripture
lesson for the evening. Sowing the seed" :"
a chorus. Rev. A. S. Mowbray. of the NJ. E.
Church. made an address to the children.
"Brightly the Sunshine is Cleaning Today"
a chorus was followed by recitation by lit
tie Miss Florence Dean. "Glad Chidren's
Day. and responsive Scripture reading
were given by the school after whic class of
seven boys and girls recited "The Voices of
Nature. ""Little Miss Jean McElmoyle recited
Little Deeds of Kindness" Primary DEPART
ment sang 1--WE are Jesus, Little Children
''We Sing of the Saviour was followed by
the benediction by Rev. Mr. Mowbray.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05
Bankers Convention.

The animal convention OF Maryland
Bankers which has been in session at Cum
berland, Md. closed its proceedings on Thurs
day with Il banquet at the Queen City hotel
rendered its members by Governor Lowndes
At the election OF officers Mr.. John b. Ram
say, formerly of Port Deposit, now President
of the National Mechanics Bank, OF Bati-
more. was elected President. with IL large
number Of vice presidents from the State.
Mr.. II. II. Haines, President of the National
Bank Of Rising Sun. represented Cecil county
and as an evidence of the good time had in
Cumberland, offered resolution extending
the thanks of the members of the association
for the great kindness and unsurpassed hos
pitality extended them during their visit to
Cumberland and Allegany county, to the
different railroads and the press. The reso-
luton was adopted by rising vote, and then
amended by Mr.. Penniman by giving three
cheers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Two of the State Officers Elected al
Cambridge are Cecil Countians.

Thomas i. Miller, Of Cherry Hill. Coun-
cllor, presided at the annual State meeting
Of the Order United American Mechanics
which began in Cambridge, on Tuesday
morning. One hundred and fifty delegates,
representing thirty-aeyen councils, were
present.
lu the election OF officers two Cecil coun-
tiaus were honored. The officers elected and
who were duly installed by National Secre-
ttry John Server, Of Philadelphia, We're:
Councillor. W. ID. Gravener. of Sharptown:
Nicr-Councillor, w. n. Gwnn. Baltimore
city; State Treasurer, James L. Disney, Balti.
more city; State Council Instructor, John II.
Owens, Havre de Grace; State Council En-
aminer, VIM. T. Post, Vienna: State Council
Inside Protector George II. Ivins, Aberdeen;
State Council outside Protector, l.. Il. Atkin-
son, Rising sun; State Council Chaplain, W.
L. Rhodes, Brookview; National Council Re.
porter, j. Frank Peach, North East.
The adjournment took place on Wednes.
day. During the year there has been an
increase Of four councils and four hundred
and eighty-four members, the State member
ship being now about two thousand.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05
Maurice H. MatSinger.

1t is with extreme regret that we announce
the death of Mr.. Maurice II. Matsinger, n
prominent citizen of Philadelphia, and owner
of Scotland Point Farm opposite Frenchtown
in rhis county, where for years past Mr. Mat
singer, with his family, have resided each
summer season. Mr.. Matsinger's death was
due to paralysis. and occurred at his residence
to COG North Tenth street Philadelphia on
Monday afternoon. He wrs born in that city
in 1892, his father beinga pioneer iron manu-
facture, ana to whose business Maurice and
his brother Charles succeeded He had been
in poor health for three months past, but was
not confined to the house until Sunday last
when attacked by paralysis shortly after re-
turning from drive. Mr. Matsinger leaves
three sons, Wm. Macarthur. John and Horace
Matsinger, Mrs NIatsinger having died about
two years ago. He was an ardent Republican,
genial, generous man, with large circle of
personal friends to whom he was endeared by
many acts of disinterested kindness. Like
his father he was an enthusiastic fisherman,
and waS for many years the leading member
OF the Otter Point Club House on Elk River.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05
NORTH EAST NEWS.
NORTH EAST, June /, 1897.

NORTH EAST. June /, 1897.
The North East Band attended the meeting
at Calvert on Monday.
Rev. Giles b. Cooke is attending the con-
vention of the Diocese Of Easton at Cambridge
this week.
J. F. Peach, L. C. Yeamans and w. w.
Logan, attended the State Council o. U. A.
NJ, this week at Cambridge Md. j. +. Peach
was chosen a representative to the National
Convention for this State for three years. Mr..
Peach is member of Independent Council
No A. o. U. A. NJ, of this town, and is an
indefatigable worker in the order, and this
choice to this high position is a compliment
to Independent Council.
The North East Base Ball Club defeated the
Elkton Boat Yard Club on our grounds on
Saturday last by the score of 90 to II. Wilson
and Rose were the winning battery. No game
has yet been announced for Saturday.
The festival by the Ladies Mite Society was
a great success on Saturday last. Every thing
was sold, the proceeds being about $40. The
band furnished music.
Edward J. the youngest son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles J. Bayard, died on Wednesday after
noon after n short illness, age 81. His death
was a surprise to his many friends who while
they knew of.his illness, they did not think he
was so bad till the announcement of his
sudden demise, cast gloom over the neigh
borhood. Being of a genial and sociable dis
position he leaves many friends to mourn his
DEATH Inflammation of the bowels being the
principle cause of his death. The funeral will
take place Sunday afternoon, services at the
house at O'Clock, interment in the NJ. Z.
cemetery.
The Local Preachers Association is having
the camp grounds improved with new well,
and the building of a boarding house which
will make it more convenient. The coming
camp promises to be the largest yet.
John Dunlap is having his store improved
with II coat of paint.
The Kiowha Indian Medicine Company are
giving nightly exhibitions in the lot next door
to H. NJ. Persons.
Quarterly conference will be held in the M.
T.. Church to-day, and on Sunday morning
Presiding Elder Barrett will preach. Love
feast will be held at o'clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05
CONDEMN GAMBLING.
Diocese of EaStOn Takes Action Against
the Race Tracks in Cecil County.

The twenty-ninth annual convention of the
Diocese of Easton assembled in Christ
Church. Cambridge, Tuesday morning
Bishop Wm. Forbes Adams presided. with
Rev. L. r. Rich as secretary. The convention
sermon was preached by Rev. S. C. Roberts,
of Chestertown.
Most of the afternoon session was taken up
with the reports of diocesan treasurers, which
were presented and referred to the committee
on accounts.
resolution was offered by Rev. Mr.
Schouler, of Elkton, in relation TO the evils
of hoise-racing in Cecil county and the
gambling attending the race track, as follows:
"Bcsolved. That as the church's represent
ative body in the Diocese of Easton, we do
here record our emphatic condemnation Of
the sin and evil which so seriously menace
the progress of Christ's kingdom among US.
"Resolved further, That we urge upon the
members of our church throughout the dio-
cese to let their influence and efforts tell to
the utmost in directing public sentiment
against the evil that seeks to establish itself
on our soil, and i'll the prompt securing of
such effective legislation as will render its
continuance impossible
Hon. James Alfred Pearce addressed the
convention in favor of the resolution. which
was also supported by II number of the clergy.
There was some objection to the considera-
ton of tho resolution, on the ground that it
was outside of the province of the church,
but it was adopted by considerable majority.
Ccntrevlle was chosen as the next place of
meeting.
The clerical delegates present from Cecil
county were: Rev. William Schouler, of Elk
ton; Rev. Thomas Duncan, Of Earleyille; Rev.
Giles b. Cook. Of North East Rev. c. s.
Davidson, of Chesapeake City; Rev. A. NJ
Rich. of Port Deposit. Di. r. C. Mackall. of
Elkton, and Henry Coudon. of Perryville
attended us lay delegates.