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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

and ne anu DOyf lllel h1 luo ooi ii0A
aid the fight began. Each was as
BIZ coward as old Falstaff, but
ttey had to fight and everybody
apund was willing. In a brlet
tine they got to the ground and
neither could get up or get Oh top
and they blowed like popoises'
After while the people took pity on
them and helped them up and then
each claimed the victory. IL sent
you word I was going to whip you,"
said Boyd, "and now I reckon you
will quit telling lies on me-"
"Whip who, you old dirty. lying
puppy. Why, whipped you, SIT,
and never stopped reading my
newspaper, and be held up the
crumpled sheet that somehow or
other he had never let go from
his hand. The old doctor always
swore that he never stopped read
ing his paper while fighting Boyd.
Just so Taylor never forgot his
soup and Dewey his breakfast.
There is no record in all history
matching Dewey's GOODNESS under
fire and over water, and if he
should be nominated for cur next
President, as Watterson predicts,
the shibboleth with be twenty
minutes for break fast.
Stonewall Jackson didn't seem
to care very much about eating
during q fight, but did care about
praying for souls of his enemies.
"The Bluelght elder know them well,
Say he, That's Banks-he's fond Of
shell
Lord save his soul-now give him
That's Stonewall Jackson's way.
"Silence! ground arms! kneel all!
caps off!
Old Bluelight's going to pray.
Say bare thine arm; stretch forth
: thy rod;
Amenp That's Stonewall's way"
But after all tat has been SAID
or sung about our heroes, l don't
believe that any good heart
ed man takes pleasure in
killing his fellow men whether in
battle or in a quarrel. In the
olden time when men fought
duels and it was considerable to
refuse challenge, many a man
overshot his adversary ralher than
have his blood on his hands. 1t
takes hardhearted man to shoot
another down in cold blood and it
is a shade of comfort to every true
soldier to know that possibly every
bullet he fred may have missed
the mark. [ saw two soldiers shot
at sunrise one morning at Center
vile in 1861. Twelve men fired
,thefatal shots but no one knew
hokilled them for six of the guns
had no balls in them. Such is
theskind consideration that even
army rules have for the feelings
of those who are chosen for such
reluctant work. That voice from
heaven that Cain heard when he
killed Abel still haunts us. "The
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
In many quarters the President

In many quarters the President
is being very severely criticised for
appointing to high rank in the
army "Nobodies, the Sons of
Somebodies." 1t is charged that
ga letter from father" if father is
a Senator or a millionaire, is
sufficient to procure rank in the
army that would take about fifteen
or twenty years to obtain through
the regular channel of promotion.--
Winnsboro Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

Gen. Merritt, who has been ap-
pointed Governor General of the
Philippines, is hurrying prepara-
tions for his departure for these
far away islands. Provisions and
ammunition are being rushed
aboard the China, Colon, and Zea-
land. The transports Senator,
City of Pueblo, and Queen will
soon be ready for troops.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The Hon. T. H. Rainsford, Of
Edgefeld, who for four years made
such wise and prudennt legislator
in the House of Representatives,
has been announced by his friends
in Edgefield as candidate to fill
the unexpired term OF Senator
J. NJ. Gaines. Among the many
bright men of that county no ons
is better qualified for Senatorial
duties, and his election will confer
a well-merlted trust and honor
upon O. man who by his learning
,nd wisdom il oHinontly capable OF
representing a county additionally
endowed with tie ability to produce
men of genius, patriotism, superb
courage and legal acumen.-
Hampton Guardian,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

We have captured another island
from Spain. This last is Guahan,
one of the Ladrone group, about
1900 miles from Honolulu, more
than half way from that point to
the Philippines. 1t is to be used
as a coaling station.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The Southern Press is not as
severe in its criticisms of Gen.
Miss as some of the northern
newspapers. The Pittsburg Post
SAYS: "There are those who
believe that the death knell of the
war will be sounded just as soon
as the PROV of Gen. Miles porcelain
lined bath tub is pointed Cuba
ward.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

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ND without making special medon of each of it's popu
~ lar plans of insurance desire invite the careful examna
n ton of ali concerned in Life Insurance to THE PROVIDENT
TWENTY-YEAR RENEWABLE TERM PoLICY-A SPECIAL
POLICY FOR BUSINESS MEN.
Twenty years long time This true in life Insurance.
we'll other business transactions Nearly all life Insurance poll
contracts for period of twenty They made by
companies supply the the needs of the nsurng public
When takes whole twenty payment life wentyyear
bond he considers it's him during twenty and the settle
he make the end of twenty Experience and
statistics that only small percentage of policies continued
longer than the twenty year period
Men take large lines of insurance from got 4O The
suing twenty period when their families growing
the period of their greatest busi
activity the time when their families and business
teress require. the greatest amount of protection.
requirements not the 60 that they
His family has his business conditions have
changed the necessity for insurance has disappeared
In of these facts The Provdon Savings policy at
fixed for twenty which includes only the cost of protection
that time The premiums this policy less than oea the
premiums charged for e If insur
on this policy will SIMPLY his wants admirably
He obliged make deposit with insurance company for
may reach especially when he has need
this deposit, and more too, in his business.
Tollusrae this Policy, will give the figures at so
these Policies for 81 the regular rates s14
per for twenty This policy can be continued after
twenty years. without medical reexamnaon at rates for the
then attained.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
Roll Of Honor

Edgefald Institute for month
ending May 9th, 1898:
Ella Allen, Earline Allen, Wad
Allen, Julia Anderson, Art Brun-
son, Alfred Covar, Henry Davis,
Ellen Dunovant, Dozier Lynch,
Calhoun Mays. Madge Mays, Ar
noldus Lewis, jamie Peak, James
Sheppard, Maxcie Sheppard, Rhett
Sheppard, julia Tompkins, Marie
Tom pkins, Annabelle Morgan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

1t is announced that the vaults
of the clearing house in New 4ourk
contain $140,000,O00 in gold be-
longing to the banks of that city,
Now, if the people of the country
had about that additional amount
of good, crisp legal tenders to do
business with, how much better
things would work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The many friends of P. B. Mayson, Esq, re-
spectfully present his name to the democratic
voters Of Edgefield county for seat in the
House of Representatives, and respectfully So
licit thei; support. He will abide tho result of
the primary election and support the nominees
of the party. MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The State campaign opens at
Orange5urg on Thursday of this
week, the 18th inst. We will not
know absolutely who is in the race
for Governor until that meeting.
We know for certain, however,
that Col. Bob is in it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For State Senate.

The Hon. T. H. Rainsford is hereby announc-
ed candidate COR the uneIpircd term of ].
NJ. Gaines in the State Senate. His record in the
lower House for FIVE years proves him to be a
wise and prudent legislator, capable of taking
care of the interests of his constituents. We
pledge him to abide the result Of the primary
election. FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

Senator Tilliman had an
important amendment added to
the postofice appropriation bill.
It prevents star contractors from
subletting their contracts. In
order to get their money they
must he able to swear that they
performed the service themselves.
This will insure better service
and allow the contractors a better
showing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

It is said that Santiago de Cuba
has been captured and that the
United States flag floats from the
"battlements of the battery" at
tkis writing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The yellow fever has made its
appearance in Mississippi. The
department at Washington is max
ing strenuous efforts to prevent its
spreading.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
eAQ D}DA qRRSS
The Fee is Five Dollars.
Insurance, Ten Dollars.
For Congress-.

hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to Congress from the Second Congress
sional District, subject to the rules and regula.
tions of the democratic party.
Respectfully, w. 7. TALBERT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For House of Representatives.

DR.. w. P. Zimmerman is announced as can
didate for the House of Representatives, sub
ject to the rules and regulations of the demo-
cratic party. REFoRMHRs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For Judge OF Probate.

respectfully annopnes myself candidate for
reelection 10 the Office of Judge of Probate of
Edgefield county, subjuct to the rules and regu-
lations of the democratic primary election.
pledaing myself to abide by the results and
support the nominees of the party,
], d. ALLEN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

John R. Tolbert, Of Abbeville,
has been appointed by President
Mckinley as Collector of Customs
at Charleston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

Georgia's "cussifed" colonel,
Gambler, was elected Governor of
that State IN last weeks elections.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The friends of N. G. Evans, Esq, respect
fully announce him for the House of Represen-
tatives. He will abide results Of the pri-
mary and support all its nominees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For County Auditor.

am candidate for reelection to the office Of
Auditor. Twill abide the results of the primary
and support the nominees of the party,
]. B. nALTIWANGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For Superintendent Of Education.

hereby ANNOUNCE myself candidate for
County Superintendent of Education, and
plelRe myself to abide results of the primary.
j, \. LOTT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For County Treasurer.

am candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Treasurer. will abide the result of
the primaries and support all the nominees Of
the party, T, C, MORGAN,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
President Mckinley says the war
will end Aug. 1st.
England undertakes TO attend to
Europe if we will take care of this
side of the water.

The official war news of this and
the past week is satisfactory so far
as it. goes, but II is all preliminary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
For County Supervisor.

thereby announce myself as candidate for
nomination tr the office of County Supervisor at
the ensuing democratic primary election. The
cordial support of my fellow citizens is respect
lively solicited. JAMES 1. MINIS:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

Maps of Edgetield county, con-
tanning both Saluda and Green
who'd. for sale at this Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

lam candidate for the office OF County SUI
peryIsor, will abide the result of theprimary
election and support the nominees of the party
]. NJ. BELL, IR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
the N. H. L. institute theology STUDENT.

the N. II. L. institute theology students
used TO journey TO his home to engage
MIN in a discussion on the doctrines OF
the Bible. Tradition says that his
single counting experience resulted dis
astrously for himself. Two OF his
brothers had married daughters of Dea-
con Fox. who resided on Meredith Hill.
and Joseph determined to WOO the dea-
cons remaining daughter. One even
ing he went to his lady loves house
ana quietly took himself to the daugh-
ter's room and was calmly sitting on
her bed when she opened the bedroom
door TO retire for the night She be-
gan screaming and rushed downstairs
to inform her father. The worthy dea-
con, on hearing the facts of the case,
called the hermit down, and said in
a solemn tone, Joseph, the parlor lis
the proper place to court. That's
where would do it," The hermit re-
piled: Perhaps you would, deacon,
but You ought to know by this time
that don't do anything like any other
man." This was Joseph's first and last
attempt to do any sparkling"
On Dec. 3. 1862, his niece, Mrs. Free
man Plummer, went to the cabin and
found him dead upon his bed. His
property, real estate and personal
amounted in value to about SO 200. and
was divided among his nieces and
nephews, Of whom there were fully
thirty.
just over the Sanbornton line in the
town OF Meredith stands the hermit's
home, as it now appears, a photograph
or which is here reproduced. In a field
short distance from his one-time
home is grave whose moss-coyered
headstone bears the following inscrip-
ton:
THE grave of a
Hermit.
Joseph Plummer,
of Meredith.
Died
Dec. 3, 1862,
Aged 8S.
Content with seeking happiness for
himself only, he lived in seclusion.
He died alone.
Peace TO his ashes, Rest to his soul"
This grave is enclosed by a solid
stone wall with no gateway tmade in
accordance with his instructions) thus
shutting out all mankind He died as
he had lived for three score years and
ten-alone, and even after death he
wanted to be alone. The only thing
that is unchanged near Joseph Plum
mer's old retreat is the mountain
brooklet. The hermit came and the
hermit went, but still the brook flows
on. and the tumble-down hut in the
midst of the forest is all that now re-
mains to remind us Of this very eccen-
trio man.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
WHY HE KILLED HIMSELF.

The suicide of Frank Strauss, pros
porous grocer at Louisville, KY. in
Chicago recently. was the result OF a
sadly romantic episode. Strauss shot
himself through the right temple at
the boarding house of Mrs. Henry Phil
lips.
Four weeks ago young Strauss, while
out wheeling with a young woman to
whom he was to be married in a few
weeks. accidentally steered his wheel
into hers. and the two riders were pre-
cipitated into the stony road in which
they We're travelling. The young wom-
ans head was struck, causing a con-
cussion of the brain. A mental de-
rangement was the result. Strauss
soon recovered, but he was so distress
ed over the injury to his prospective
bride that his relatives thought at
times he was temporarily insane. He
was sent to Chicago for a few days to
get rid of the strain. The first intima-
ton that the Strauss family had of his
increasing dependency was when they
received. few days before the suicide.
telegram from Frank saying: "The
monotony of Chicago is killing me. /
am afraid l must end it all"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

scribe the place and Its once noted
owner? Let us fly back upon the wings
OF time to the historic town of London
derry. same state. where in the year
l774. October the 2sth. was born Jo-
seph, sixth child OF Jesse and Sally
Plummer. Soon after his birth his par
ents moved to Sanbornton and later to
Meredith. but subsequently returned to
Sanbornton. From birth Hermit Joe, :"
as he was Familiarity known. was Il
person OF peculiar ideas and actions.
preferring 10 live the life OF recluse
rather than associate with his fellow
beings. Let US Ger hills and dells--
leave the beaten track Of trayel-and
plunge into the forest: where those
monarchs Of the woods, the pine and
the hemlock. once held undisputed SOW
ereignty. Let us far into the depth
OF one Of these dark woods-where
the murmnr OF tiny brooklet is heard
softly tuning its song when the sum.
mer holds sway: or, dashing and roar
ing amid its rocky bed when the win
ter SHOWS are rapidly melting under
the warming influence OF the rains OF
inconstant April. Into such a spot
amongst the mountainous region of the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
Rusty smokes

Probably every cyclist has experience
ed the annoyance of rusty spokes. This
is because they offer small contact
surface, and when being dipped for
nickeling they receive poorer coating
than any other parts. AS observing
riders know, pedals and handle-bars
come next. There are many prepare
tions on the market to remove rust and
polish nickel parts, but those who have
tried them know that elbow grease
is always the chief factor in their eff
cheney. With the best of such prepara-
tions an expert bootblack could not
make wheel fit for parade, If the
spokes We're badly rusted. An ounce of
preventive in the way of careful oiling
and drying is the best thing for rusty
spokes and other parts. After they are
rusted the only way to restore their
pristine charms is to remove them and
take them to the nickel plating shops.
With spokes this is almost out of the
question. There are, however, several
preparations of aluminium lacquer
and nickeling fluids that repair men
use, and which riders would find con-
venient If they knew of them. Some
of them form thick coating on the
rusty parts and not only restore the
lustre, but make them dust proof.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

sideration. He declares that one of the
first moves of the committee will be
to direct operations throughout the
country TO increase the membership in
iae organization. Efforts will also be
made TO increase the benefits for mem
bers as much as possible. and addition
al inducements for wheelmen to affili-
ate with the L. A. w. will be promul-
gated in short time. The organiza-
ton will advocate road reforms and
highway improvements in all direc-
lions. The reappointment of Otto Dor
ner of Milwaukee as chairman of the
highway Improvement committee, it is
felt. will aid the league Id this work.
Potter, when questioned whether he IA
yofpd the appointment of a national
tour committee, admitted that he re-
alizes that a tour department will be
an important consideration In the or
ganization. He says that all classes
OF riders are interested In touring, and
that the league could cater to that ele-
ment in better manner than it does
at present. Judging from experience
on touring questions, he feels that a
special committee in every division
would be an advantage. Sucn commit
tees could secure information of the
roads and furnish directions to the
league members for pleasant trips. He
says that he has in contemplation the
offer of some prizes for the best con-
tributions on tours. and that in this
way he thinks the work and interest in
touring will be aided Potter advo-
cafes renewed activity in all sections
and is confident that at the close of
the year the numerical strength of the
organization will be almost double
what it is now.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

common council. making II operative
sixty days after passage, and Mayor
Warwick having affixed his signature
to 1t the next morning. AS passed the
bill requires that pleasure vehicles and
all other vehicles when proceeding at y
pace faster than walk, shall. between
the hours of sunset and sunrise. carry
a lighted lantern or lanterns. promi-
nently displayed, and provides for a
penalty of IS for failing to do SO. The
law will prove to be of much value not
only to wheelmen, but to pedestrians
as well, and it does not infiict a hard
snip upon drivers unexpectedly de-
iayed until after dark, for it enables
them to reach their destination by the
simple experiment of walking their
horses. The bill does not directly an
ply to Paramount park. 1t does apply
indirectly, though, for 1t viii be impos-
sibie to reach or to have the big pleas
ure ground without Infringing on the
ordinance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21

Tom Linton, who is now in America,
Is determined to specially train with a
view of meeting the best middle-dis-
lance riders the world can produce,
says the Cyclist of England Linton is
not rider who has trained systemat-
ically, or who has used the best discre-
ton, as the following performances
will show: After riding thirty-one
miles five yards in the hour on a Lon
don track on a Saturday Tom crossed
the channel, and next day rode fifty
miles against Lesna in the afternoon,
and in the evening of the same day met
and defeated Bourhours in distance
race. Linton is glutton for work, but
he surely must have got stale at the
end of last season. as his riding in
thirty-two matches alone, besides ex-
hibition rides, must eonclusively prove.
With proper preparation and equal
pacing, the writer. who speaks from
personal knowledge of Unions abili-
ties, is of opinion that he can compete
with success against any rider for one
hour. Linton is but 81 years of age
michael must be 25), and stands five
feet six and one-half inches high,
weighs 129 pounds when fit, and has
powerful deep chest thirty-eight inches,
and twenty-two-inch thigh, with a
sixteen and one-half-inch calf. and the
courage of lion With these qualifi-
cations, used to proper advantage, he
should prove most dangerous oppo-
nent to the fastest middle-distance rid
er OF the day.-Cycling Gazette.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-05-21
sound. More rn,ielnr.

A young 81. Louis widow. whose hus-
band died two years ago, has opened
barber shop. and her sign reads,
Miss Boyd, Barber" Asked why she
called herself Miss she naiyely re-
piled that she had good business rea-
sons: that men seemed TO prefer to be
shaved and "tonsorializedr by an I'M
married woman: they seem to hesitate
at having their hair cut by a woman
whose husband might come In and Of
fer 10 attend to the customer himself.
III my sign read Mrs persons who
saw II would expect TO and my husband
here ready to walt on them. A woman
barber who Is single seems to be more
attractive than one who is married. "
said Mrs. Boyd.