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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-09-20

Written l., the strongest compan-
les licensed to do business in South
Carolina.
Write both town; and country
property. Insure your Dwelling,
Barn and Live stock with US.
Best rates made on Improved
System of Ginneries. Have US to
make youaaa rate before insuring
elsewhere.
Life Insurance contracts written
in the we'll known Mutual Life
Insurance Co. of New York, or in
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Co. of Newark.
Call and see us before placing
your insurance.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-09-20

The Advertiser and Frank Leslie's
Illustrated Weekly, both, one year for
$500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-09-20

ms>..a.mn CUBAN RELIEF cures
kDkMflNRFSC Collie, Neuralgia and Toothache
a""1""V In five minutes. Gorr Stomach
and GUNNER Complaints. Price. 25 Cents.
For sale by G. L. Penn & Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
BROKE HIS ARM.

There was horrible accident at tn Cotton Belt shops Wednesday,. MT. Grant Fhrizer. who has been firemanon what is known in rail- road parlance as the big furnace. while removing some heavy iroa from the furnace Wednesday had a piece of it to fall on his arm and tbreak it. H has been in the en- ploy of the railroad a long time and is first class workman. It hap pened about 3 o'clock Wednt sday morning. lie is under the treat ment of D., A. W. Troupe. physi- elan for the Gotton Belt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
COST OF NEW YoRK's SHOW.

 The Dewey day New York celebra- ton scame high. but as everybody, honored and honoring, was satisfied none has been disturbed at the mag uitude of the figures of expenditures. some items in which are: Badges fin cluding medallion Admiral Dewey}. g., 300; carriages. S100; stands, $40,- GOO; refreshments $40,O arch. $30.- 900; troops from outside of State. s2O.O00; State troops. $16,OO0; fire works, Sl5 GOO. The total was $l99,- 200,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
HANDSOME PRESENT.

Wednesday night Division Super intendent E. $. Rawlins was the re- cipIent of a beautiful present in the shape of diamond ring. It was given him by the telegraphers of the Arkansas and Missouri division of rhr Cotton Bit railway. It was un- .,xp,e.r hY Mr Rawtns. The -sp4ecD l,l..oet,tlng same was masfe by Mir. W. \. Ware OH behalf of the telegra ,agrs. Mr. Rawlins made a speech 6f warm response and assur- ed the photographers that they wonld1 ever be held in remembrance by him.
 The ring wds made by Arnold Bros.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
LEFT AT NEWPORT.

Bishop Am. M. Brown and seere- tary. Miss Emory, who were expect ed ry Rev. ". D. Buckner of the Trinity Episcopal Church, tonight at 7:30, were unfortunately left at New port. Some misunderstanding cans ed them 10 mss the train. They will arrive either tonight pr to- morrow morning
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
BOUND OVER.

Major Johnson was bound over 10 the grand jury to await the ac- tiOn of that body. He Is charged with grand larceny. He was tried in k. D McGaughy's court at Plum Bayou. The grand jury meets on November I3, 1S99
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Better have course dinner with go q appetite than course dinner with dyspepsia. BRUNSON'S LIVER PILLS
 Are made for sluggish liver. They bring about the normal healthy ac- tion of che liver and stomach and removes constipation. Small dose, small price 25 cents. and they go long way in relieving dyspepsia. HAIR BRUSHES
 Adams Brushes We all know Adams makes the best brushes, but his price is usually q little high. but we bought his entire line of samples at one third off of his price, an inn mense lot of brushes. but We can sell them We are giving you the advantage of the price, HOT WATER BOTTLE
 For cold feet, crick in the back or stiff muscles a hot water bottle is prompt and pleasant relief. nice 10 sleep with tool
 ANDERsON.METE TER DRUG GO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Fer medical purposes there is no wniskey in the world that can compare with the standard brand, Jesse Moor" tits purity is vouched for. The Mascot Euchre Cup was en- tertained by Miss May Meyer yester- day. Full mention will be mace i0 our society column Sunday.
 New Designs in Wall Paper just received.
 A. Brewster & Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

If you anticipate building, place your estimates with Frank J. Murray. He can furnish ev- erythfng from the foundation up. Good work and close mar gins IS his motto. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Messrs. HeprY Loeb and Henry B. Bauer, of Memphis. are here to at- tend the opening ball of the Bluff City Club tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

First class lumber. all sizes, kinds and quantities at bed rock prices. Frank J. Murray, cor. 4th and Main Sts. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mrs. Emil voes and son returned this morning from New York. where they have been s"j ,urni z for the past month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Nice Room MSuldlngs, 2e. Sc and 4c per foot,
 A. Brewster & Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

H. Kemp Toney and H k. c. Eos ter are the first to wear the eva neseent cbrysanthemum
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

For the best whiskey in the city visit M. Holland and ask for Brook hill. King Leo or J N. Pal mer's. ,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Miss Pressie Johnson, who has been the ffie,ent stenographer for Marsh X Riley. resigned her posi- tion with that frm yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Bishop Wm. Nj. Brown and Miss Emory, secretary, will b. it The Trinity Episcopal church tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Just received New Sugar Hous Molaeees al COG per 4llon Mccain Grocer Company III
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
SICK DOM GOODS.

We have about everythins that has been invented to lessen the suGer- tug of the sicE.
 Invalid cushions. Hot Water Rot ties. B4ndsges. Linus, Fountain SNringes and all sorts Of hospital and sick-room supplies. If you can not ge what you want come to the Anderson Meyer Drug Co. though you would save yourself time. money and be better service you would get in the habit of coming 10 Anderson Meyer Dru Co frs1
 Remember. ''if yoa get il at An ders0n- Meyer Drug Ca, it's good Prices for sick room goads are usu- ally ext0etionately nigh. bat 88rS are always reasonable ano ] be- anse We sell so many, buying u large quantities
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Judge sam R. Allen of Little Rock, is in the city attenning to matters legal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Fresh Buckwheat, Pan Cake and Graham Flour just received at Knox S Smart's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mir. M. W. Ware arrived in our clty yesterday evening from point E south on the Valley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mr. Harris, of Harris t koetter- ing of Little Rock, was ta tae city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mir. [. B. Trustworthy, ex-attor- ney general tf the state, is ia the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Everything that can be made of wood manufactured by Frank J. Murray. 45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Judge W. $. Hemingway, of Lit tie Rock, is in attendance at court today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

A mild mellow producton Of "old Ken tuek2 is "Volmer' whisky, which now can be had al all frst-class places--make 'em give you 'Vollmer"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Don't wony-belong to the "don't worry elah"-buy .'Volmer" whisky and you will have no cause to worry-it is absolutely pure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Fair and heavy frost tonight; Friday fair with rising temperature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mir. sam Fies went to Little Rock yesterday evening via the Valley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

W. E. Owens. of Star City. is among his friends today in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mrs. Ada Barstow has returned from New York City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Attorney General Jeff Davis ia au- tographed at the Trulock Hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mr. !. Frank Cox, of South Bend is autographed at the Truleek.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Fresh Fish daily at I. ]. Blooms meat market. Both phones. b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

If you want your goods at once telephone Knox X Smart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

MT. ". 5. Rainev, of SherriIl, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mir. Mike Mitchell arrived from Warner yesterday evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Tbe amount of fines inpoliee court this morning amounted to ".
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

Mr. J. T. Lipscomb, of Bolivar, i visitor today to our city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

II. D. Palmer, of Star City, is q visitor today to our city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
CITY ITEMS.

Mir. Ed Owen is in tie city or business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
W FATHER.

Fair and heavy frost tonight; Friday fair with rising temperature -
 .GIIY ITEMS. Y. ' Mir. Ed Owen is in tHe city ou business.
 Mr. ". E. Rainey, of sherriIl, is in the city.
 Mrs. Ada Barstow has returned from New York City.
 II. D. Palmer. of Star City, is a visitor today to our city.
 If you want your goods at once telephone Knox & Smart.
 Mr. J. r. Lipscomb, of Bolivar, is q visitor today to our city.
 Mir. Mike Mitchell arrived from Warner yesterday evening
 Mr. !. Frank Cox, of South Bena, is autographed at the Truieck. The amount of fines inpoliee court this morning amounted to S7.
 Fresh Fish daily at I. ]. Blooms meat market. Both phones. Attorney General Jeff Davis ia .au- tographed at the Trulock Hotel. Mir. sam Fies went to Little Rock yesterday evening via the Valley ". E. Owens. of Star City, is among his friends today in the city. Don't worry-belong to the "don't worry elab,-buy ,volmer" whisky and you will have no cause to worry-it is absolutely pure. Everything that can be made of wood manufactured by Prank J. Murray. 45 Mr. Harris, of Harris t Kaetter- ing of Little Rock, was fa the city yesterday.
 Mir. E. 5. Trustworthy, ex-attor- ney general the state, is ia the city.
 Fresh Buckwheat, Pan Cake and Graham Flour just received at Knox X Smart'S Judge ". $. Hemingway. of Lit tie Rock, is in attendance at court today.
 Mr. M. W. Ware arrived in our clty yesterday evening from points south on the Valley.
 Firet class lumber. all sizes, kinds and quantities at bed rock prices. Frank J. Murray, cor 4th and Main Sts. 45 Judge sam R. Allen of Little Rock, is in tue city attenning to matters legal.
 Bishop Wm. M. Brown and Miss Emory. secretary, will ba St the Trinity Episcopal church tonight. Nice Room MSuldlngs, Pc. Sc and 4c per foot,
 A. Brewster & Son. H. Kemp Toney and H R. c. Eos ter are the first to wear the eva nescent cbrysanthemum.
 mild mellow production Of '0ld Ken tueko is .Volmer' whisky. which now can be had at all frst-class places--make ,em give you "YoAmer" Miss Pressie Johnson, who has been the ffie,ent stenographer for Marsh X Riley. resigned Ter posi- tion with that firm veeteriav.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
ToDAY's EVENTS.

CAMBRTDGE.--Th field and track
teams of Harvard and Yale will hold their
ninth annual dual meet today.
BASEBALL. May 13.-National league:
New York at Philadelphia; Washington at
Brooklyn; Louisville at Chicago (two
games), Cleveland at Pittsburg.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-The great South
ern funniest will begin here today and
continue over Sunday and Monday Every
State in the Southwest has delegates pres
ent.
annual race between the academy cadets
and the Columbia university crew will take
place. The distance TO be rowed is a little
over two miles,
PARIS. France-Honore dc Balzac will
be honored in verse and song on the 100th
anniversary of his birthday tomorrow. The
celebration will take place at Tours, where
the great novelist was born in 1893 and
where he died at the age of 90
NEW YORK.-The Century Road club of
America will give Two famous century runs
course near Boston and the other over the
Amityville, Long Island, course In the
two runs thousand cyclers will probably
participate.
ST. LOUIS.-At Dupont park today Rolla
Heikes of Dayton, Ohio, will meet j. f.
Riley Of Kansas City in a live bird match
at 100 birds for $3.50 stake. The Heikes-
Riley match will be the first one ever shot
over the new traps that have been set up
at Dupont park
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13

scious an hour before his death. lie has
suffered from gastrltis for long time,
ard at intervals had an acute attack. He
appeared In robust health yesterday and
this morning when he arrived at PASSPORT,
where he Intended to remain until Mon
day, his health was apparently excellent.
The attack from which he died tonight
came on suddenly this morning and was
OF a more severe type at tho outset than
any he had previously had. No arrange
nents for the funeral have yet been made.
Roswell Pettibono Flower was born la
Theresa JEFFERSON county n. X, August z,
1885. He was the sixth OF nine children
children. and when his father died he was
years Of age. He worked with his broth
ers on TWO farms his mother owned and
spent his time between school sessions
In the hardest kind Of labor Mr.. Flower
came TO New York in 1869. lie was,always
democrat In the early seventies he
helped Samuel j. Tllden TO develop the
famous Organization which exposed Tweed
and enjoyed many other trlnmphs. Good
authorities estimate Mr.. Flowers profits
in the last eighteen mouths In Wall street
have exceeded $4,000 900 He has be-
come In that time the acknowledged specu-
lative leader in tho financial markets OF
tho United states. Mr. Flower married
Sarah Woodruff, daughter az Morris N.
Woodruff Of Watertown, on December &c.
1859. Three children we're born. az which
but one survived. Emma Gertrude, who Ia
tho wifo OF John n. Taylor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
SYRIAN INDEPENDENCE.
Has Been Formed in New York
to Fight Turkey


New | York, May 1.-THE Herald says.
|yria Yas proclaimed a free and independ-
|nt static today by revolutionary party
Ehich Nor three years has been secretly
y work. throughout the world.
Mined graph copies of call to armo
Fere iss\ued by the thousand from the
peadquarAers of the secret council or junta
pot far fSom the Syrian colony in WASH
|ngton strieet, this city.
This revolutionary party has on its rolls
F0O0O meni in this country alone who are
Eilling to Night TO free Syria from the
|uie OF they sultan OF Turkey.
Young Syria, as the society is called
Y Inc result of gradual growth. The sue
Less OF the fCubans has inspired it to take
q uoia sta1d, These members say there
Niil De very sick man u Europe before
|ong, for thSy assert thew will have tho
Eunus 10 equ1p armies ana vessels of war.
I ~ coast lint OF Syria, with fits coves and
uie,s ana incl neighboring isles, have been
Ea'eluily studied from a strategic point OF
iew' me ntevolutionists say they have
'eauers with haval and military training.
agents of the junta, directed from the
in this city. are active in
Inc rs cities of Syria, in London and in Paris.
thousands in mountainous districts of
Sryria are counted upon to flock to the
''anuard OF the liberators.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13

In reply the minister OF war said that
Major Cuignet came spontaneously to him
ana confessed that he gave the letters 10
friend, who had communicated them to
the Petit Journal
NJ Delcassc, minister OF foreign affairs,
said that the letters as published were
garblcl and mutilatod. Among mingled
cheers and Kisses NJ. Dclcasse explained
his own position in the matter and ASSERT
cd that Major Cuignet, as member of the
war Office bad impugred the good faith
OF the foreign Office in certain matters.
He IN. Delcasse), therefore wrote to M.
DelFreyclnet, then minister OF war ask.
ing apologies for the war office and show
ing that Major Culgnets accusations were
unfounded.
The impression gained from NJ Dell
casse'a speech Ia chat NJ DeFreycinet re-
signed the war portfolio instead OF maxi
ing reparolon. The discussion in the
chamber OF deputies ended with vote OF
confidence In the govetnment--3Sa 10 "a.
In the course Of his speech NJ, Delcasse
protested against tho charge Of having die
tatel NJ paleologr1's evidence and said
that he had only desired that Nj. Pale
ologue prove to the court he good faith
OF the foreign office fSensatlon) The
translation made for the foreign Office was
By M Chanone, Major Cuig-
net and NJ Paleologue (Cheers) II was
this statement NJ. Dclcnsse continued,
which the foreign office sent TO the min
istry Of war. and therefore, Major Culg-
nets charge was a gratuitous falsehood.
as he had himself admitted thecorrectness
Of the foreign Office translation By caun-
terBigning Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13

a substitute resolution which declines the
presidents suggestion except ms to the
graves located in the North and reserving
to the women OF the South the duty of
caring for those In the seeding States
and Maryland.
The adoption OF this resolution and the
report that accompanied 1t precipi,ated
debate which verged upon the sensational
and at times much confusion and disorder
prevailed.
The resolution adopted in place Of the
one offered by General stephen D. Lee
is in full as follows
"Sour committee to whom was re-
fcrrcd tho resolution introduced by
General stephen ID. Lee beg to re-
port the following subsfItufc with
the recommendations of the commit
tee that the same he adopted:
'Thc United Confederate veterans
I'm this annual reunion assembled de-
sire 10 place upon record their SIN
crrc appreciation of the utteraures
of the president of the United states
In Atlanta in December, last, con
corning the assumption of the care
of the graves OF our Confederate
dead by the National government.
eve appreciate every kindly sen-
timcnt expressed ANA we shah wei
come any Legislation which shall re-
suit In the care of the graves OF
our comrades In The Northern states
by our government.
SIN regnrd TO orr dead whose re-
snnins are resting in the states
which were represented In the Con-
federacy aud Maryland, the care Of
their final resting places is a sacred
trust. dear to the hearts OF southern
women. and we believe that we cnn
safely let IL there remain
Some very vigorous speeches were made
In opposition to the whole principle In
volyed IN the matter. bat the finnl vote
upon the resolution WAS practically unani-
nous and the announcement OF It's passage
was cheered.
General stephen d. Lee presented the re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
FRESH rRoors AT THE rRoSr.
MncArthur's and Lpwton,s Brisades
Arc Reinforced


Arc Reinforced.
Manila, May IL, l:20 p. m.--Fresh troops
are beginning TO 20 to the front. Two
hattalions OF the Seventeenth infantry
ttogulars). that had been holding the lines
about the city of Manila, wiz Join Major
General MaoArthurs division at San Fer
nando tomorrow and one battalion OF NAe
same regiment will reinforce Major Gen.
eral Lawton's division near Bscolor
These troops will be replaced here by the
Twenty. first infantry regiment. which arr
rived from the United States on board the
transport Hancock on yesterday.
captain Grant Of the Utah battery, whose
success In managing the army gunboats
lGguna dc Bay and Cavadonga have won
Tor him the sobriuuet of THE Dewey Of
the Army has been put In command OF
the recently purchased Spanish gunboats
whose arms the insurgents captured. These
vessels are now being prepared for opera
lions on the rivers and along the coast,
The armiDe OF the gunboats Is being pushed
With all diligence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
ANOTHER WRECK.
New York Central Has Had CollIs-
sion--One Fatally Injured.

Utica, n. Y, May ls.--At 2:a5 a. m the
New York Central southeastern limited
while In the yard in. this city, was run
into by tho Pan American express train
No. 81, resulting 10 the destruction of the
Wagner car, an express car and an enigma
OF the latter train
The wreck caught fire. but was extin-
guished by the local fre department.
Harry Meath OF Buffalo. assistant super
intendsnt Of the Wagner company, was
SO badly hur, that he may die. He 10 at
a hospital. No one else was hurt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
TROOPS Need REST.
First Nebraska Asks to he with
drawn from The Front.

first nehraskh Asks to he with
drnwn from The Front.
Manila via Hong Kong, May ig-The
First regiment of Nebraska volunteer in
fantry is taking an unusual step in re-
specially petitioning their division com
mander, Major General Macarthur, to
temporarily relieve them from duty at the
front The regiment is badly exhausted
by the campaign in which It has taken an
active part, and not many more than 300
men Of the organization are at present 1t
for duty. The memorial states that the
men are willing to fight. but are in no
condition TO do so, owing to the strain Of
marching, continual fighting and outpost
duty in which they have been engaged.
The memorial adds that since Febrllary
% the regiment has lost 225 men killed
and wounded and ffty-nine since the bat
tie OF Maolcs The officers OF the regi-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
EX-GOVERNOR FLOWER DEAD.
The End Came suddeDiy-Was the
Leading American Specuiator.

New York May 12-Former Governor
Roswell P. Flower died tonight at 1890
o'clock at the Eastport Country club.
Eastport Long Island. Mr. Flower was
taken III early % the day with a sever at
tack of acute indigestion. In the after
noon symptoms OF heart failure superveued
and he grew steadily worse until the time
of his death The attack OF heart failure
was accompanied by faintiag spell and
Mr., Flowers family in New York city was
Immediately notified. When they arrived
at Eastport Mr. Flower had somewhat re-
covered, hut tonight the attack OF heart
failure was marked and he became uncon-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
National Government Can Care for
Confederate Graves in the North.
SOUTH WILL CARE FOR ALL OTHERS
Uniformity Of Pension Legislation BY
Southern States Recommended.
ALL THE OFFICERS WERE REFLECTED
Louisville Unanimously Selected ms
Nest Place of McctinE--sons of
Veterans Defeat n. IL. Lee, Jr.

Charleston s. G., May 12,--with epir-
itod, and, at times. stormy session, tie
ninth annual reunion OF the United Con-
federote veterans was today brought 10
close General John n. Gordon, COM
mandcr in chief, and all the old officers
were reelected. Louisville KY, was
chosen as tho next place Of meeting! AMI
the question Of Federal care OF Confederate
graves was disposed OF by the adoption of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
cureNEr Us cnxsuRrp.
More Sensations and Scandals in the
nrcNfmn C'nse nromnht to i.irht

Paris, May 12.-At a sitting OF the cabi-
net council In the Palace Of the Elysee Ia,
day President loubet on the suggestion OF
the minlster OF war, NJ. Camille Krantz.
signed a decree consuming NJ Cuignet, on
account OF his having diyulged to the Petit
Journal the contents of certain letters,
In the chamber OF deputies today NJ.
Rene Nivani, radical socialist, questioned
tho government regarding the letters pub
lished In the Petit Journal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-13
Thc Filininn cnnrrc...

London. May IA special dispatch re-
ceived here today from Manila says that
the Filipino congress now sitting at San
1sidrO is composed of nfty-six members.
OF whom twenty favor peace and an equal
number are irreconcilable. The others hold
ing the balance of power are ready to ad :
NIT that absolute independence is hope
less of attainment but demand better
terms at the hands of the United States.