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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
WHOLESALER
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb, 6, 1899.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb, g. 1882
PARIS MEDICINE Co., City
Gentlemcn:-We wish to congratula.e ou- yUr
-, tho Increased sales VIC are having on your
Grove,s o., Tnsaciess Chill Tonic, On exam.
ming our record of inventory, under date S.;T 81
Ian 1st. we find that we sold during the CE1il MI
season of 1898. 1850 dozen Groves rome. +tse we
Rrono.{ 4 .{pMinine Tablets have been some.
thing enormous: having sold during ths late
Cold and Grip season 4 200 dozen. ,,-,,r;t,
Please rush down order enclosed nefe"''n' ,
aou oNs0' MEYER BROS. DRUG co.
Per Schall.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
Those Annoying Clocks.

First Cook (reading)-Wanted, to
go to Connecticut, frst-class cook.
Good wages.
Second Cook-Niver on yer loife.
Sure, isn't that where they make
alarum clocks?-Jewelers' Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. klines Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle andtreatisefre
DIR. r. H. KLINE. Ltd. 931 Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
Trust Not TO
Appearances.

That 1vhich seems hard to
bear may be a great blessing.
Let rs take a lesson from the
rough weather of Spring. It
is doing good despite appear
ances. Cleanse the system
thoroughly; rout out all
Impurities from the blood
zvfth that greatest specific,
Hoods Sarsaparlla.
Instead OF sleepless nights, with conse--
quent irritableness and an 'undone, tired
feeling, you will have n tone and bracing
air that will enable you to enter into every
days work with pleasure. Remember,
Hoods nerer discppoints.
Coitre-"Goitrc was so expensive in med
ical attendance that let mine go. 1t made
me perfect wreck. until 1 took Hoods Sar-
saparilla, which entirely cured me-" MRS.
THOMAS JONES' l2j South St, Utica, y. y.
Cunning Sores-".Five years ago my
af1iction came, a running sore, on my leg,
causing me great anguish. Hoods Sarsapsr-
lille healed the sore. which has never re-
turned" Mrs. A. w. BARRETT, 80 Powell
Street, Lowell, Mass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethinG. softens the gums. .reduceslnttnmma-
tion. allnys pain. cures wind collie. &c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
Amcrica and Germany.

So soon as America showed her character
fstic firmness the German cruiser lett Manila
Bay, and We now protect the German inter
ests. IN like manner all stomach ills fly
before the won derful power of Hostetter
Stomach Bitters 1t strikes ut the root of all
diseases-the stomach, and not only cures in
digestion, constipation, biliousness, liver and
kidney troubles, but cures them quickly and
perman emily. 1t makes q hearty appetite
and fills the blood with rich red corpuScles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
Druggists refund money If it la,ls 70 cure. =oc.

According to the Publishers Circular,
COOS new books were published last year
in England-32d fewer than in 1897. The de-
crease is almost entirely in the class of
novels and juvenile works.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up
children's Coughs and Colds.-Mrs. NJ. G.
BLUNT, Sprague. Wash. March s. 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
!oc 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

The menial task of carrying curds to his
brothers. was essential 70 Joseph IS accession
to the Egyptian primaCy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

The man who first made steel pens
got 81 apiece for them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
Artistic Arithmetic.

Customer-How much will you
charge for coloring and finishing these
two photographs?
Artist-Ten dollars apiece and
twenty-five dollars for the two.
Customer-Is not that rather queer
arithmetic?
Artist-Oh, yes; that's artistic
arithmetic.
Customer-Does it often win?
Artist-Always. The patron is
always persuaded that such eccen-
.tricity in mathematics is sure evidence
of artistic genius.-Judge.
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Ca:hnrtic. lOc or 23c.
rS r G. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
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cata,.rl Cannot be Cured

By the invcn ton of blue soap a French
chemist hopes to make washday bluer than
hot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

The Wheeling Steel and Iron Co. granted its
employees from to j. per cent. increase.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
s--aver. be mag
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

King Leopold of Bel gium has gone to Mles-
bnden seeking IL cure for his sprained foot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

The Indian population of Canada is esti-
mated at 100000
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
CoNSU M Err.
WH1rEspoRo, T. (. :. Sep. 13, 1889.
~ c. o,,;e Mo

wurrEsBoRo, T. &, Sep. 1s, 1888.
PANS MEDICINE Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Gcntlemen:-I write you few lines OF graz, graz,
;,NSo 7 think your Groves TasteleSs chill
TnI,ic 10 one fthe best medicines in the world
for % Chiiis and Fever. I have three ch:,dEeS q
tI,t have heen down with molarial fever for IL
months and have bought Chill medicines OF ian an
kinds and Doctors bills coming IN al tfIes Iae of
Groves Tonic. Ny children are all well n4w S,T
and it was your Tasteless Chill Tonic that QUO
it, cannot say too much in its behalf.
Yours truly,
JAMES D. ROBERTS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
TIE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name OF the Company guaranty
OF the excellence of its remedy. II is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and It does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CnL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. FEW YORK. N. z.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
No-ro-Bcc for FIFTY Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weah
ZEN strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

WANTED. -Gonsi.nmer IS or all kinds OF Fruits and
VI Vegetables Highest Market Prices guaranteed.
Prompt returns. w. W.Zimmerman&Co., Charlotte y. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
HeotN. SaaJqbmMM

NrANTED-C1se OF bad health that Ri ANS
w will not benefit. Send cts. TO Rpans emlca
Co. NewYork. FOR 10 samples and luuO testimonials
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03

The names of the United States transports
Seanda and Arizona have been changed 10
Warren and Hancock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
vEALrH and beauty are the gloes Of perfect woman'
Il hood ,.. who suffer constantly with weakness peculiar
. their sex cannot retain their beauty Preservation oi

pretty features and rounded form IS
duty women owe to themselves.
The mark of excessive monthly sut-
erine is familiar one in the faces OF
young American women.
Don't wait, young women, Until
your good looks are gone past recall.
Consult Mrs. Pinkham at the out
.+or+ Write to her at Lynn, Mass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
Cnstomer-Does it often win?

Artist-oh, yes; that's artistic
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-03
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCISCO, CnL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. FEw YORK. N. z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
DEFENDS TIE DESERT
Santa Fe Shows That the Trip Across
Arizona Is Not UucoufortzbIe-

The Santa Fe passenger department
has issued a defense OF the weather
conditions OF New Mexico and Arizona
during the summer months. It Is Incl
dental to the convention Of the National
Educational association TO be held in
Los Angeles IN July, and is especially
for the information OF those who viii
take their first trip to California at that
tina
IN this defense it is stated that the
summer climate of New Mexico and
Arizona has been too long n1aIigued. and
that passengers from the Atlantic sea
board VIII experience less discomfort in
the trip across the supposedly arid
regions tran they VIII have felt in the
Journey east OF the Missouri and Mis-
siSSzpDI rivers II is shown that the
trains pass through the desert portion
after the heat Of the day. and that vast
tracts Of timber are CravE-s6I during
the day time journey Comparative
nperaEures are given which 60 to
Stow that the highest midsummer TEN
PeratUre Of that region is lower than
scores Of cities IN the middle and east
srn <sSates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
The Illinois Central ADOPTS an
Innovation.
Runs Trains by Phone Order :
With Success.
DISPATCHER PLEASED
Only m Short Distance Tried at
First.
Could Be Worked Over DiVi-
sions Equally Well

Chicago, May 16--Operatiug trains
by telephone instead Of telegraph is q
radical innovation that has been made
by the Illinois Central company Il IS
one Of the first attempts ever made to
direct the NOV eu1ents Of railroad trains
by anything but the tin1e-houored writ
ten teIegrapaIc order But officers of
the experimenting company pronounce
the verbal system 4 success and II may
be tried for longer distances.
The telephone train diSpatch has
been done on the elevated tracks Of the
lines connection with the Illinois Cen
trail near Fourteenth street. to the riv-
ct, q distance of about two miles. The
distance has nothing TO do with the
worlz.as the principle OF handling trains
IS the same as though the line were 100
miles long
All of the trains moved over the Air
Line are subject to verbal orders of the
telephone dispatcher, with Office IN an
elevated block house near the point
where connection with the Illinois Cen
traI is had None Of the orders IS writ
ten down or autographed, the telephone
being the only method used
During the time the experiment has
been going on the dispatcher has moved
II 664 trains over the elevation by teIe-
phone without an accident During
most Of the time d single track has
been used and with the completion Of
the other tracks the telephone system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
Rock Island Experiments In Its
Yards at Chicago

Chicago. Nav I6.-The series Of tests
Instituted by the Rock Island to deter
mine the arrangement OF front end sig
nal lamps when used n connection WITH
the electric headlight. were continued Oh
the evening OF May g.
The principal points which were put
to the test were four in mum Der. and
may be described as dependent upon the
diameter Of the headlight opening. the
distance to which the rays were con-
fined by extensions of the headlight
case. the position of the front end
Ianps and the intensity of their Hum
ination-by fucandesceut electric lamps
of 8. IS OF "a candle power Incidentally
the greater range OF visibility Of lamps
located on the pilot BEAM which was
prominently brought out by the pre-
viOus tests. was emphasized
The larger part OF the experimenting
vas done with changes IN the headlight
casing itself A number Of UeIeScopIug
extensions had been prepared by means
Of which the diameter of the aperture
could be varied as well as the length Of
the tube within which the rays were
confined In all tests lights we're carried
on the pilot beam IN addition TO those
on the smoke arch The upper front
end lamps in the first two tests we're IN
their usual sockets about 20 inches back
from the front end OF the smoke box
but they were subsequently, brought
forward even with the front end with
the result OF greatly Increasing the dis
lance TO which they were visible With
the exception OF the last tests the upper
lights were green and furnished with
candle power incandsscent lamps. and
the lower lights white IN the last trial
the upper lights were furnished by 4
Is candle power lamp on tha left and a
"a candle power lamp on the right ard
the lower lights were changed 10 red
A torpedo placed at a distance Of $50
feet from the observing point served
as standard upon which to base the
distance at which lights were visible
The conditions and results Of each test
were as follows
L Headlight case extended 4 inches
aperture 20 inches Green LIGHTS 20
inches back from front Of smoke hex
Visible about 700 feet
, Headlight case extended IA inches.
aperture 20 inches Green lamps IN the
same position as before Visible about
SEQ feet
g. Headlight case extended Il inches.
aperture Is inches Green lamps even
with front end Visible from 600 70 LOCO
feet
4 HeadEg ht case extended Il inches
aperture Is inches. Green Lamps even
with front end Visible at about the
same point as before
Headlight case extended 4 inches
aperture Is riches Green lamps even
with front end Visible about 500 feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16

When they don't your whole body
must suffer
If you are sick. doctor your kidneys,
because as soon as they are well they
VIII help al the other organs to health
The mild and extraordinary effect OF
Dr. kImer's Swamp-ROot- the great
kidney remedy is soon realized It
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures Of the most distressing cases and
is sold by druggists in dfty-cenr and
oue-doTlar bottles. Make a note Of the
name, SWAMP-ROOT, Dr.. KiImer's
Swamp-Root-
You may have a sample bottle Of this
famous kidney remedy sent free by
mail postpaid, by which you may test
its virtues for such disorders as kidney.
bladder and uric acid diseases. and
urinary troubles, obliged TO pass water
frequently night and day, smarting or
irritation in passing. briclzdust or sedi-
ment in the urine, constant headache,
backache, lame back. dizziness. Sleep
Iessuess Indigestion, nervousness,
skin trouble, anaemia Bright's
disease neura Igia rheumatism
bIoattng. rritability, worn out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
SAME OLD RIVERA.
He Never Fails to Claim Everything
In Sight


San Juan Porto Rico. May 1.-the
Democratic of Ponce the organ of Sc
nor Luis AIunoz Rivera former presi-
dent of the Porto Rican fnsuIar eabf-
net, who is now in the United States
ence to the recall Of Major General Guy
v Henry. recently governor general
Of Porto Rico In the course Of the
letter Senior Rivera says
w no does not know that the gov
eminent in the hands of such i man
was Ike the web Of Penelope now We
ven and afterWard torn or uuraveIIet52
Who does not remember q thousand
errors which the iusuIar secretaries
reasons for the recaIl-reasous laid bare
BIZ NE with rude frankuess TO the
American colonial commission
The motives assigned by the United
States secretary Of war. Gen AIger
namely. consideration for the health Of
Gen Henry and similar excuses. rad no
basis in the facts Of the case General
Henry wished 10 remain in Porto Rico
7 teIegrap 1ed you on March IS from
Havana advising YOU that the change
would be made. and later I joyfuIly
confirmed this iuf0rna ton On the
strength Of official advices from New
York I DO not wish Gen Henry any
i'll. but do not want the island of
Porto Rico transformed into a. Iunat1c
asylum"
The publication Of this letter has
caused as much surprise as criticism
as Gen Henry left the island after a
magnificent demonstration of good viii
On the part Of the Porto Ricans
General Davis the new governor gen
eraL viii resCiud the order issued re-
Gently. giving liberty To the press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
FROM LITTLE
Statement IN His Interview IN The
Journal Confirmed

To the Editor Of the State Journal
Inasmuch as an attempt has been
made to disCredir my statement in an
interview in your paper that z. c. Little
procured Fred F'unsr0n's appointment
as colonel of the Twentieth Kansas
I would esteem it an especial favor II
you would publish the following from 4
letter written me by Hon David Over
myRr- Mr. Overmyer wrote me about
what he termed the high gifts, high
traits. high courage and high soul Of
my son and regretted that Col Fun
SION had not recommended Ed for the
place OF colonel, and also said
7 read what appeared in the paper
as your statement respecting the rela-
tons Of your son Lieut. Col Ed Little
70 the appointment Of Col Funston
personally know that every word which
you said is absolutely true person
ally know that but for the influence
and conduct OF Ed Little, Fred Fun
sr0n would not have been colonel Of
the TwentIsth regiment. not that the
governor had anything against rim. but
that the governor would have appoint
ed Ed Little TO be colonel If Ed Little
had been wiling TO take the position
knew what was going On respecting this
matter when perhaps the governor and
Ed. Little and myself were the only
ones who did know it, Ed Little told
me Of his idea about the matter and
asked me my opinion I told him that
I was an admirer of Funston for his
career in Cuba but asked him why he
did not accept the appointment himself
knowing full we'll that he could get 1t
for the asking He said tC me almost
exactly what he said 70 you; he said
he did not consider himself qualified
70 command 4 regiment as he had no
military experience. and would prefer
TO go as 4 major under some man of
military experience. ard he was de-
lighted with Funston and an enthu-
siasCic aduirer and supporter Of his
His idea was 10 have Funston appoint
ed and be asked ne 70 so with him
to the governor and recommend Fun
stou, which I did al his request
THEOPILCS LITTLE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16

feeling, lack Of ambition. loss OF flesh.
saIIow complexion
If your water, when allowed TO re-
main undistUrbed in 4 glass or bottle
for twenty-four hours. forms a sedi-
ment or settling or has a cloudy ap-
pearance, it is evidence that your kid
neys and bladder need immediate at
tention.
Swamp-R00t has been tested in 50
many ways. in hospital work in pri-
vate practice. among the helpless too
poor to purchase relief, and has proved
SO successful in every case that a spec
iaI arrangement has been made by
which all readers Of the State Journal.
who have not already tried it. may
have a sample bottle sent absolutely
free by mail Also 4 book telling more
about Swamp-Root and containing
some Of the thousands upon thousands
Of testimonial letters received from
men and women who owe their good
health. in fact. their very lives. to the
wonderful curative pro perries Of
SWamo-RoOt- Be sure and mention
the Topeka Daily State Journal when
sending your address TO Dr. kiImer
& Co, Binghamton. N 7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16

now being built Just south of the city.
there viii be put IN eight new steel
bridges between Silver City and W hite-
water station during the present sum
ner- The contract has been let and the
work Is now well under way for the
construction Of three miles OF new
track Il short distance north Of White
water by which the rUadbed viii be Ia
ken up from the IowIands and run
along the hillside, out OF reach of the
floods
A c Potter, formerly day sealing
clerk. has been promoted to the posi-
ton Of bagD geUan at the local depot,
vice Major Heydt- who resigned some
thing Ike 4 month ago. prepa tory to
taking 4 trip To the mountains. Mr.
Seamons. lately from Colorado sue
ceeds Mr.. Potter as sealing cIerk-Las
Vegas Optic
Charles H OvertOu, Il section hand
on the Santa Fe, was drowned in the
canal at Arkansas City recently He
was swimming and was suddenly taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
KANSAS RAILROAD NOTES

There are now L patients in the rail-
road hospital at Las Vegas.
Seven men employed in the Las We
gas rouEdhouSe IN various subordinate
capacities have been temporarily laid
off. IN accordance with Instructions re-
ceived from Topeka
About 40 men have been laid on at
Ration The working hours for the men
retained will be eight hours per day
and five days per week
The BATON station of the A. T & 8
2. Increased its ticket business s1.z50
for the month OF March this year over
the corresponding month Of last year
This city is growing IN every direction
-Raton Range-
Byron L Keefer Of Topeka kan
connected with the chief engineers Of
fee of the Atchisou. Topeka & Santa
F'e railroad is making a tour Of the
coast, and is today the guest Of his
friend. Ed V CicOtte- MI keefer, Who
has been in the employ OF the Santa F7e
for the past . years. VIII visit san
Diego tomorrow and returns to the
east on Monday He has included Port
land. Tacoma San Francisco and other
points Of interest IN his trip.-Los Al
gEIes Express
4 H0bson. Inspector of lamps On the
Santa F'e, returned north this morning
His HEADQUARTERS are at T0peka--Las
Vegas Optic
There are eleven reading roou1s on
the Santa E'e road and four more IN
course of construction Each Of these
reading rooms contains q library Of 400
or SOC well selected volumes Of fiction,
biography, history, travels and praeti-
cal science, and books treating on other
subjects Of special interest to railroad
men
The new Santa F'e water tank at La
Junta Is SO fin height and holds nearly
1T0. 00G gallons Of water One day last
week It contained 50 feet of water, ard
it being necessary to empty it IN order
To clean II out and put IN a concrete
botr0m-it was drained with a two inch
pipe. It took Il hours to let the water
out through the pipe
The Santa Fe railroad is making ex-
t6uSiVe improvements on the local
branch In addition TO the new bridge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16
Dawes Commission Sustained

Washington. May IS.-Chief Justice
Fuller. in the United States supreme
court has handed down the opinion OF
the court in I63 cases involving the
right OF as many individuals to CITIZEN
ship IN the Indian tribes Of Indian
Territory The cases involved the con-
stituIi0nality Of the law creating the
Dawes commission which has passed
upon the application fer citizenship OF
the persons affected Without entering
upon an examination Of al cases IN
vOIved the court held the law 10 be
valid and therefore affirmed the ind
IuGs OF the courts below II al the cases
IN question
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-16

Washington May 16.-Tn an opinion
in the case Of the First National bank
of Concord " H versus Edward Favr-
kinS. receiver of the Indiana polls Nj
tiouaI bank Justice Shiras has decided
that one national hank can not Ia zf11IIy
accept and hold the stock Of another Is
an investment ard in tIle case Of =4rrFr
a purCha se the bank IS net esrouus,f
from denying its liability as an apUsr-
eut sCockhoIGer fer an assessment On
stock ordered by the comptroller Of the
currency The opinion Of the lower
court was reversed