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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-01-19

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The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Gold Engaged for Import

New York, September 16.-Zimmerman S, Foreshaw have engaged S0,o00 pounds in gold in London, and Heidelbach, Ickleheim- CT & Co. have engaged sS00,00O for import.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
EIGHTH DISTRICT PRIMARIES
Will Be Held Today-No Opposition to
 Wheeler.

Florence, Ala, September 16.-(Spe cislo Democratic primaries will be held through out this congressional district tomorrow to select a candidate for congress. The re- suit is known in advance, as General Joseph Wheeler is the only candidate for the nomination. Wheeler committees have been formed in the various counties 10 work up interest in the primary and bring out q full vote fer the old hero, and the indications are that he will receive a mag nificent popular vote.
 The democratic nomination in this dis trict is always equivalent to an e5ectf n, but this year General Whee,eE's ell cti9n will, in all probability, be without opposi tion. It is believed that the republicans will not put out a candidate, in order that Wheeer's election may be by exclamation
 For sixteen years General Wheeler has represented this district in congress a d each time that he has been reelected for the past four vars he has had opposition for the nomination. This year promised a closer contest than usual, buC General Wheelers services in Cuba were too mueh for those who opposed him, and the two candidates for the nomination b5th wi, h. drew from the race.
 The people of the district are more strongly attached to General Wheeler than ever, and they will show their apprec a tion of his past services and their love for him tomorrow by giving him an exec diaely complimentary vote.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

lbountiful supply of pure water, perfect nat ,nral drainage, beautiful wooded hils large bodies of uncultivated lands for camp sites, the unusually -cleanly, healthy city and other advantages and desirable features possessed here will be hard to find in any other, one place.
 The Fourth Kentucky, which left Lexing- ton yesterday afternoon, arrived here this afternoon on four special trains, and joined the army at Camp Shipp.
 The Fourth Wisconsin has left Camp Douglass, Wis, and will probably reach here tomorrow.
 Majors w. F. Tucker, c. w. Logan and George A. Vandergrift, paymasters, with a force of clerks, arrived today, and will pay off the Third Tennessee and Second Arkan- sas tomorrow The Third Alabama was paid the day before it left Mobile last week, and the Fourth Kentucky was paid this week before it left Lexington. The Fourth Wis .consin will probably be paid here.
 Numerous other regiments, including a brigade of cavalry, are expected in next week, and General Frank and staff have been engaged for several days in selecting camp sites. pared in the city, and the various regiments will hold parades and have reviews there every afternoon.
 General Colby will march his brigade, consisting of the Third Tennessee and the Second Arkansas, to Oxford Lake, a dis tance of about six miles, tomorrow, and let all of the men go in swimming.
 The soldiers, as a rule, keep excellent or der in the city, and give great life to the streets. Officers and men are enthusiastic in their praises of their camp here, and if the question of permanency of camp was left to their vote Anniston would be se- lected without dissenting voice.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
The Board Of inspection Visited Camp
 Sniff Yesterday. WERE HIGHLY PLEASED
AnniStO1 Affords Many Advantages for
 Permanent Camp.
THE FOURTH KENTUCKY ARRIVES
The Fourth Wisconsin Will Arrive To- day and Others are Expected Next Week-Elegant Pa-
 rads Grounds Prepared.

Anniston September 16,--(Special)-A
 board of inspection sent by the war depart ment to Camp Shipp with a view to making 1t permanent army camp spent the after hoon here. In the party were Gen. Theo- dore Schwan, Lieutenant Colonel O'Rney. surgeon; Lieutenant Colonel Hodgson. of the quartermaster's department; Captain Craighead, of the engineering department, and Lieutenant Summerlin, of the Eighth cavalry, aide. The board was shown over the camp grounds this afternoon by Gen eral Frank and staff, and given other infor- nation. It left tonight for Atlanta. The members spoke in the very highest terms or the site here, and Anniston is very hope tul of results. General Frank, who is in command here, is very enthusiastic over the advantages offered by Camp Shipp. The
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Madison Teachers Instlt te

Huntsville, September 16.-(Special.)-Th public school teachers of Madison county
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
A ROYAL ENTERTAINME I
Is Being Prepared for Hin by Hunts HiIl0.
BEAUTIFUL CALISTHENIC DRILL
By the Fifth Cavalry Witnessed by Thousands of Spectators The First Floridas as Practical Jokers-
 Camp Chat.

Huntsville, Ala, September 16.-tSpcclal) Secretary Aiger will visit Camp Wheeler within the next week.
 Nothing official has been given out con- cerninS his visit, but it is understood that he will remain here only a few hours. lie will make an inspection of the camps a. d if the weather permits will probably have a grand review.
 If the secretary has any time to spare he will be royalty entertained by the citizens of Huntsville The Chamber of comm 3. c has appointed a committee of sixteen to do him honor.
 The following deaths at Camp Wheelet were reported today; Private George Brandon, Company l, Thirty-seoond Mich.- gan, at Corps hospital, of typhoid fever; F. A. Kirkpatrick, Company K, First Flori- da, at Corps hospital, typhoid fever; Alex
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

Before leaving for Washington Agnero was allowed to file the following:
 G. A. De Agnero, 257 West 1SSth Street,
 New York:
 Please deposit money. He is about to sell the Huntsville hotel. It will cost about s5,O0O GOO 900, but is well worth the money, so rush quick. fa
 military athletic tournament under the patronage of General Coppinger and staff will be held at the Huntsville base ball park tomorrow. Many athletic events will be pulled off and the best athletes of the various regiments will compete. A base ball game between two teams of picked men will be played and members of the Fifth cavalry will give exhibitions of fancy riding.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
N. H. WOODS DEAD.
He Was a Prominet Citizen of Besse-
 mer.

Bessemer, September i6.-tSpecial.)-At about Il o'clock this morning Captain N. H. Woods died at his residence in Airing ton avenue, near Twenty-second street. Captain Woods has been in poor health for several months, and his death was caus d by complication of diseases.
 Deceased was born in Atlanta, Ga., and has been a resident of Bessemer for about ten years. At one time he was chief of police here. He leaves a widow, but no children.
 The funeral will not take place until some time Sunday The services will be conducted by the Red Men and Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, of which orders Captain Woods was a member
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

morning. The trains bearing the troops will be run out directly to Riverside Park, where every arrangement has been made for a comfortable camp. Captain s. T. Wetcott has had the city laborers at work on the ground and Colonel Barry Hot. Colonel Ligon and Lieutenant Hollis have intrested themselves in the camp. The regiment will bring it's tents, blank ts. cooking utensils and fifteen days rations.
 Col. Tompkins VIII
 The will of Henry Clay Tonpkins was filed for probate this morning in the office of Probate Judge Gaston.
 The will makes Alex Troy, Esq, and Judge William s. Thorington executors and eXempts them from bond. The wi vas made in 1893.
 The will makes a special legacy to Miss Matte TompSins, sister of the dtceas ed, of 5000, and the balance of the estate is given to his wife and children, about equal ly, or distributed as it would have been had he died intestate.
 Colonel Wiley Hcnored
 From private letters to parties in this city written by Captain Teague and Sur geon Pollard of the Fifth Immune regi- ment at Santiago, it is earned that the health and morale of that command is ex- cellent
 The lieutenant-colonel of this regiment Hon. A. A Wiley, of this city, has been selected by General Iawton, the United States military governor of that depart ment as his legal adviser in the adminis- tration of the complicated affairs of the province. As a well-known Montgomerian remarked yesterday: If Colonel Wiley were stranded at Timbuctoo it would not be long before he would be Grand Vizier to the Sultan." Fis fine legal ability and experience will be of great service to Gov ernor Lawton.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
COY. JOHNSTON
 GOES TO NEW YORK
Will Also Visit Washington toAr-
 range States Accounts.
LONG LIST OF PARDONS
Second Regiment Will Arrive Montcom- cry Today-Col. Tompkins' Will Col. A. A. Wiley Legal Ad-
 wiser to Gen. Lawton.

Montgomery, September 16-(Special.)- l. Governor Johnston left for Birmingham to. night, and will leave there for New York tomorrow. Onhis trip back from New York he will stop at Washington for the purpose or conferr1ng with the war department off, hcials regarding the states accounts grow ing out of the call for volunteers These accounts are as yet not settled, and the governor is desirous of closing the mat ter up.
 The governor today appointed Allen w. Brown to be second lieutenant in the Eu- faula company, in the Second regiment.
 Pardons Issued
 The governor has acted on the following pardon cases:
 William George. Mobile, murder. eight years, served three; on recommendation of the physician examiner, who reports him fatally ill, pardoned.
 J. w. Strong. Jefferson, grand larceny. twenty years, served two; physician inspec- tor reports him but a short time to live: pardoned.
 John Williams, Jefferson, murder, twenty years, served one: dying with consumption: i: pardoned.
 JoeHarrls, JeHerson, assault to murder, ten years, served five; lost eyesight by ex- ploson in mines; paroled
 Bob Luke, Dale, manslaughter, killed child accidentally, two years; on recom- mendation of all the jury and many citi- zens, pardoned.
 Charley Inez, Coffee grand larceny two years, served one; on recommendation of judge and solicitor and many citizens, pa- roled.
 Cases refused:
 Will Wood, Washington, murder, for life. Dave Wilson, Henry county, carrying concealed weapons.
 Will Webb, Jefferson, murder ten years John w. Long. Mobile, assault to murder, two years
 GeorgeWalker, Pike, murder, life
 The Regiment En Route Home The Second regiment Alabama volunteers Is en route from Jacksonville to Montgom- cry, and will arrive here early tomorrow
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

are holding an institute in this city under the direction of Superintendent Humphrey. Over hundred teachers are in attendance. The eaddress of welcome was delivered by Hon. John H. Wallace. Among the promi- nent visitors are Professor J. M. Dewberry, editor of the Alabama Educational Ex- change, and Professor A. B. Ellis, presi- dent of the Bailey Spring university.
 The institute will continue through to- morrow.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
FOUR KILLED
In Conecuh County by the Bursting of .r Boiler.

Evergreen, Ala, September 1e.-(Specill) News has just reached here of the b1rst- ing of the boiler at the saw mi, of Trav.s &Perdue, fourteen miles from here. Bud Archer, the engineer, his wfe and child, and his wife's sister were instantly killed Four men were knocked senseless, but are not fatally hurt.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST.
 GEnITO URINARY DISEASES. 26 YEARS IN PRAc1iGE. L L il YEARS IH BIRMINGHAM. x <

I honestly believe that I have a greater experience in the treatment of private troubles than any physician in the south. IIav- ing in the past 12 years successfully cured thousands, 6ving the very worst forms, which had not been bene- fited elsewhere.
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The age-herald., 1898-09-17
HIS GIRLS

From Harpers Bazar. He got his daughters off his hands, And thought it quite a treat Until he found he had to keep
 Their husbands on their feet; He didn't mind the Harrys or
 The Georgies with their ills; The Jacks and Petes he rather liked, But drew the line at Bills.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Columbia institute,
COLUMBIA. TENNESSEE

A boarding and day school for girls. Best advantages. Refined home surroundines English. music, art, special and college preparatory courses. Send for catalogue. Address, Mrs. Esther H. Shoup, principal. Miss Mary A. Bryant. associate.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

my patients the exact cost of a cure for Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, etc., including medicines. This sum they can pay in easy installments as the cure is being effected.
 wish to call special attention to my treatment of Emissions, Sexual Weakness etc. The young and middle aged are perm anently cured; the old are invariably benefited.
 While consider my word as good as my bond, you may not know me personally; i; therefore refer you with permission to the First National Bank, the Alabama National Bank Steiner Bros. Bankers, the Jefferson County Savings Bank. the editor of this paper (The Age-Herald, all of Birming- ham, Ala, as to the responsibility for my contracts. I cure many patients by mail treatment. Gall at my offices, or write me for book and question lists. Very truly.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-06
MODERN WOODMEN NOTES.

The central committee will meet next Mon
day night at Odd Fellows hall, Fifth and
Wabasha.
St Anthony camp met in regular session
last Tuesday and conferred the degrees on
one candidate.
Forest camp will held a regular meeting
next Monday night. Visitors will be pres
ent from sister camps.
Scandal camp meets next Friday night.
The anniversary will be celebrated on the
25th.
Liberty camp will meet on Wednesday
next. class of twelve will be ready for
adoption.
Minnehaha camp held a regular session
last Thursday night. Candidates were given
the first degree. The evolutions of the de-
gree team called forth warm applause, and
they were highly complimented on their
work. At the next meeting on the 18th
another large class will be ready for the
degrees.
Copeland camp adopted four candidates
last Tuesday. The team made a fine ap-
pearance in their new uniforms, and did
good work. 1t was decided to affiliate with
the central committee, and three delegates
were appointed 1t was also decided to at
tend the st. Seigfred's NJ E. church, Lo-
Gust and Eighth streets, in body on the
first Sunday in May. All other camps are
invited to join them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-06

upper part of Market hall. The
benches are all in place and every
thing is ready for the reception of the
dogs. They will arrive tomorrow, and
will be assigned to their places ac-
cording to class. During the show
they will be most carefully attended.
The managers of the show, who have
worked hard to make it a success, feel
that the people of st. Paul and Mime
apolis should take sufficient local pride
in it to patronize it literally. They
will feel that their efforts have been
wasted if the public does not respond
to their urging to make this a notable
affair. Every cent of the profits will
be turned over to the Humane society,
and it is hoped that sum sufficient to
carry on the society's work for the
next year will be realized. If the show
is a popular success others will be
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-06
EASTERN STAR NEWS.
Members of the Order Prominent in
g. A. r. Circles Last Week

Members of the Order Prominent in
G. a. II. Circles Last Week.
The annual convention of the W. R. C.
and G. A. r. during the past week called
many people from the outside towns to Min
neapolis, among whom many members
of the o. E. S., and it was quite noticeable
that the department officers elected for the
coming year included several o. e. S. mem
bers, viz: Mrs. Mary A. Siloway, depart
ment president, member of Minneapolis
Chapter No. 9, o. e. s.; Mrs. Flora S. Will
son. senior vice president. worthy matron
of Red Wing chapter; Mrs Maria Soule,
treasurer, member of Fidelity chapter, Itch
field, and the retiring president, being
member of that chapter also, while the I'M
successful nominee for president Mrs. Gear
hart, is member of Zenith chapter, o. e.
S. The worthy grand matron was present
at the open meeting.
Bethlehem chapter, Little Falls, Mimi, is
prospecting since the meeting of the conven-
ton there, which ably conducted by
District Deputy Mrs. Isabel w. Lewis, of
Sank Center.
Mrs. C. Pidgeon, member of Galilee chap
ter, Buffalo, was honored at the recent fed
GRAFTON of clubs held in Minneapolis. by be-
selected to respond to one Of the toasts on
that suspicious occasion, and it is almost
needless to say that she gracefully and elo-
quently met the highest expectations of her
friends.
Mrs E. Lloyd and Mrs. Roy Wall. daughter
in-law of Past Associate Grand Matron Flor
ence NJ Wall, of Spring Valley were ac-
corded much praise in the exemplihcation of
the w. R. C. ritual last Wednesday after
noon. These ladies have been conductress
and associate conductress of Rob Morris
chapter, o. E. s., for some time Being
twin sisters, ard so closely resembling each
other in form, face, voice and manner as to
Immediately attract the attention of all
winning for themselves many favorable COM
ments in their o. E. S. work, as well as In
the w. r. G.
Minneapolis Chapter No. expects to niti-
ate a large class of candidates the latter
part of March. At the last regular meeting
two candidates were elected, and six other
petitions received, many other elected candi-
dates also being in waiting
Canton chapter, Canton, initiated one can
didate, elected two others and received four
other petitions at the last regular meeting
Mrs. Emma Baxter, member of Golden Rod
chapter, Fergus Falls, a guest in Min
neapolis during the past week.
1t was with deep regret that we learned
of the i'll health of Mrs. Alphonso Barto p
M. W. g. NJ. of the Grand lodge, A. F. and
A. NJ, and member of Granite chapter O.
E. S., St. Cloud.
stated communication of st. Paul Chap
ter No "a will be he'd next Friday evening
In Masonic Temple, at which an election for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-06

and the managers of the show feel a
gust pride that their efforts to make
the show one of national Importance
have met with such f1attering success.
In this show st. Paul and Minneapo
lis dog owners will have a chance to
compare their pets with the best dogs
in the country. and if any local exhibit
tors carry off prizes they may consider
themselves extremely fortunate 1t win
be a great feather in the cap Of any
one who plucks a prize from the WIN
ners in such shows as have been held
In the East this winter
There viii be a number of magnificent
Great Danes and st. Demands in the
show. Among other exhibitors who
will have prize winners of these dogs
is John Meisenheimer, of Milwaukee.
Mr.. Mtisenheimer will be here and will
give personal attention to his dogs His
prize exhibit will be the Duke of Wads-
worth, who has won many prizes. and
he Will try to beat the famous lie
Prince, who viii be entered by Charles
A. Pratt, Of Little Rock. This dog. who
IS valued al $4,000. was awarded the
first prize at the recent New York
show, the seventh he has won in this
country. In England he won every
prize for which he competed and.
though he has been in this country only
little more than a year. he is recog-
nized as having no equal among dogs
of his class. 1t is said that when he
was exhibited in New York other dogs
actually seemed to recognize his super
iority and dropped out of the contest of
their own accord.
The Gordon setter Heather Lad, is
ore Of the handsomest entered for the
show, and it is believed he will add
another to the long list of prizes he has
won. He is owned by J. R. Oughton.
of Dwight, H., and has won first
prizes in three or four shows every
year for the past five years This
does not include fifty special prizes he
has won during the same period. He
has carried off the honors at New
York, Chicago, st. Louis, Detroit, To-
ronto. Lexington, Columbus, Des
Boines and several other places.
A. NJ. Slocum. of Norwood, has a
kennel of pointers that will be a credit
to the state, and an English setter
bitch that is a full sister to Cincinnati's
Pride. The English, Irish and Gordon
setter classes are all well filed and
comprise some of the very best in the
United States.
Some splendid mastiffs will be in this
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-06

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