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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

Baptists must grow with such ma.
terial. A. G. Jones of Batesburg
also read a paper, showing much
wisdom and thought, upon the
aPastor's relation to the B. Y. p,
o." s5.
AS the majority of people who
read this resume will he Edgefeld
people, and John Lake is one of
theirs, it is not at all necessary
that any comment should be made
upon his address, ION interpreta-
tion of the young peoples move
ment." He is well known for
what be is, and what he does.
The Institute building on Sat-
urday afternoon was the scene of
the reception. given to the convell-
tion by the people of Edgefeld.
This was a delightful occasion,
giving pleasant opportunity for
all to meet during several hours of
pleasant and profitable social in
tercourse. Refreshments were
gracefully served by committees
from the town and Institute, and
sweet music enlivened and made
more gay the already happy scene.
Saturday evening tie social fea-
ture of the B. Y. P. U. was dis
cussed. Prof. En.zminger, of the
South Carolina Co-Educational
Institute, began in very inter-
esting manner to present this sub:
iect, but owing to a sudden, though
temporary illness, he was forced
to stop before he had fairly begun.
The Edgeield union was especially
disappointed that this address
could not be finished, as Prof.
Entzminger is one of their most
Jealous workers and wonld have
given to the convention in his
usual captivating manner; the
benefit of his experience along this
line of work. -
The banner belonging to the.
convention, which was won last
year in Columbia by the Edgefeld.
union for the greatest increase in
membership during the preceding
year, was this year won ty the
Pendleton street union of Green
vile, and was presented to Mr. J.
E. Grim of that union by Miss
Efie Allen, of Edge6eld !, in behalf.
of the convention. ~.
On Sunday morning the Baptist
and Methodist pulpits of Edgefeld
were filled by Rev A. G. Osborne;
of Benedict College, Columbia,
and Rev B. P. Robertson, of Gaff-
ney, respectively.
The song service of the closing
session of the convention on Sun
day evening was conducted by DR..
Reid, of Charleston, after which
the congregation was invited to
join in answering the following
questions: "What have I learned
since coming 10 the convention"
and "What do I resolve to do when
I get home." These queries were
answered and talked over by DIT
M. Bailey, Rev P. P. Blalock, John
Lake, J. L. Minis, Arthur Brun.
son, John Towill, of Batesburg,
and others. The farewell. service
though sad, was sweet, and rs DR.
Gwaltney said, was full of hope
for the future. Many delegates
and visitors made expressions OF
pleasure at the kindness and hos.
pitality of the Edgefeld people
May they ever think Of Edgefeld
with pleasant memories, and be
glad to return to us again on an:
other such mission.
The convention was adjourned
and DR. Osborne was invited to
pronounce the benediction. Char
lesion was selected by the com
mittee on time and place after
much pleasant rivalry and close
competitor with Gaffney, as the
place for the next convention.
1lA acres OF land in town ST Edge
/ Ala nrant I'D an Iafan Ckraat PrlnI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

Perry Belmont says that the
Democrats have a splendid chance
to elect the next president. He
bases his assertion on the fact that
the Republicans are assailing the
constitution and the courts
and the Democrats are
defending these institutions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11
real ESTATE
FOR SALE.

For sale in town of Edgefield, four
acres land with Jwo-story 14-room
dwelling house thereon, centrally To-
Gated. Suitable for hotel OF boarding
house. .. zsiat -" '-
1856 acres desirable farm lands with
six good frame tenant dwellings and
six mules, $50 acresin cultivation, all
fresh cleared. Price $4,000. Terms
liberal. Apply to w. N. Burnett, Real
Estate Agent. > = To-
"A seven-room, ,2-story house on Gray
street, III the town of Edgefield; good
servants. and other outhouses;, also
good we'll of water, with 40 acres of
land. Reasonable terms.
Also $50 acres of land, in town of
Edgefeld, with modern up-to-date
dwelling house;a number Of good out
houses. Everything in apple-pie or
der. This is, perhaps, The most valua-
property IN the town all things con-
sidered, and will be sold az bargain.
Also the Griffin Hill place, Addison
street, seven. room house, with 211a
acres of land, with necessary out
houses and good well of water. A
bargain. .tgJ .
Also avery desirable nine-room, 2
story house IN Wester4 Edgefeld with
seven acres of land attached, for sale
or rent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11
fTrainS 43 and a ImlNed except 81
arrive and depart from Hamburg.
$ Sleeping Car Service.

arrive and depart from Hamburg.
Sleeping Car Service.
Excellent daily passenger service between
Florida and New York.
Nos. 81 and 32-New York and Floridn Linn
tied Daily except Sunday, composed exclu-
isively Of Pullman finest Drawing Room Sleep
ing, Compartment and Observatory Oars, be-
tween New York, Columbia and ST. Augustine.
Nos. 80 and 34-New York and Florida Ex-
PRESS Drawing-room sleeping cars between
Augusta and New York.
Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars be-
tween Port Tampa jacksonville, Savannah
Washington and New York.
Pullman sleeping cars between Charlotte and
Richmond. Dining cars between Charlotte
and Savannah. -.
Nos, 80 and 8e-U. s. Fast Mail. Through
Pullman drawiug-room buffet sleeping cars be-
tween Jacksonville and New York and Full
man sleeping cars between Augusta and Char
lotte. Dining cars servo all meals enroute.
Pullman sleeping. cars between Jackso9v1lle
and Columbia enroute daily between Jackson
Vile and Cincinnati, via Asheyille.
FRANK s. CANNON, j. NJ. CUIP
Third V-P. & Con. Mgr, Traffic Mgr.,,
Washington, D. C.. >. Washth gton, d. q.
W. A. TURK, r 8. .H.HARDWICK, i, /,
Gen. Pass Ag't., Asst Gen. Pass. Ag't,
Washington, Dc. Atlanta, Ga
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

have for sale some genuine King
Cotton Seed, second years planting.
Apply at, Penn's Drug Store or to
ABNER BRoADwATER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

11A acres OF land in town ST Edge
field, West End, on Jeter Street. Price
$500. W. N. Burnett, Real Estate
Agent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

gThe town election of Monday result
ed inE.he retention in office of the
old council that has served our town
for the last two terms. w. W. Adams,
Mayor; B. j. Croker, J. p. QUITS, G. E.
May,E. a. Folk, W.SN. Burnett, 2. J.
Minis, -wardens. ~ llt ;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

Z The. small vote received by Mr.. E. j.
Norris.in the municipal just held is
Cue to the fact that he was not a
candidate and had notified the man
ayers to that effect and himself noti-
fled all others he met before the elec-
tion. - 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

Solicitor Thurmond is at home for
a few days. Mr.. Thurmond had
quite a troub Iesome attack of sciatica
in Columbia few days. since which
necessitated his retirement from
court. During his absence Mr.. John
McMastef will act as Solicitor in his
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

SComplete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oiland
Fertilizer Mill Outfits, Gin, Press,
Cane Mill, and Shingle Outfits.
Building, Bridge, Factory, F ur. C
and Railroad Castings, Railroad, Mill
Machinists' and Factory Supplies.
Betting, Packing, Injectors, Pipe
/ Fittings, Saws, Files, Oilers, etc. We
cast every day. Work l5O Hands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

The greatest railway system in the
world is IN. Pennsylvania. Central,
which has $500 miles including the
yandalia and other lines. The South
err. railway, with its $500 miles, is
seyenthjn the; list.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

The convention was adjourned,
and DR. Osborne was invited to
pronounce the benediction. Char
lesion was selected by the COM
mittee on time and place after
much pleasant rivalry and close
competitor with Gaffney, as the
place for the next convention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

II is .norated" around that all the
..ins' are going to stay out of the
newspapers until the 'outs" get in, snd
then they are going tosail in and sig
gern the outs out by sore kind of a
@hocus. pocus hookem. snivey.", Ask
Sam Taylor. What the Gins" don't
know about afiggering" on primary
IS scarcely worth learning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-04-11

4 The Hon. Thos. b. Rainsford re-
quests us 20 annou ,se that the COM
mitteei of the F.rmern Association
appointed to draft a constitution, will
meet .at Edgeffeld on Fricay, 18th.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01
FOR LARGER LIVES.

In Heaven, they say, is undisturbed and
perfect peace; and yet
Along our heart strings, wen there, q
tremor of regret
Must sometimes wander into pain, If mem
DRY survives
A grief that in this good, great world We
lived no larger lives.
God moves our planet gloriously among
the starry spheres,
And nobler movements for our souls,
through these our mortal years,
In widening orbits toward Himself eternal
ly He planned.
We creep and rust in treadmill grooves-we
will not be made grand.
He sent us forth His children, of His Utmost
life a part,
His breath, His being. each a throb of His
deep Father heart:
He shaped US in His image. uns to flood
His worlds with day.
Alas! we stifle down His light and deaden
into clay.
Meant to be living fountains-not little
stagnant pools,
Stirred aimlessly from shallow depths,
walled round with petty rules,
Drying away to dust at last, to Him we
might ascend,
And with the river of His life in crystal
freshness blend.
To share His freedom-sons of God! there
is no higher aim
Can kindle any human hope to an immortal
flame!
1t is the keenest shame of these mean, fet-
tered lives we lead
We choose the weights that drag US down,
refusing to be freed.
Yet souls that win immortal heights un-
clogged with self must move!
The only thing that we can take from earth
to Heaven Is love!
To make US great like Thee, o God! Thy
spirit with us stive!
Enlarge our lives to take Thee in! o Civ
US nobler lives!
Lucy Larcom, in Christian Work.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01
WHALE IN HIS BACK YARD.
A Memorial of the Great UpheavGl al
Los Angeles n Million
Years Ago.

1t is not everyone who ear point
with pride to a whale so feet long in
his back yard. This privilege belongs
to an East Los Angeles man. reports a
local exchange. Some time ago. while
walking over his property, he noticed
a peculiar white streak which had
weathered out. 1t looked like chalk. or
as if whitewash had been sprinkled
along the ground and had soaked in.
The owner of the land began to in
vestigate the matter with pick and
shovel. To his amazement he found
that the streak was made by enormous
bones, which. one by one, were dug out.
They were huge round masses, each
a lift for two men. The bones were
in regular lines and were traced for
so feet. They were not identified until
a scientific man came along one day,
and, after inspecting them. informed
the owner that they were the verte-
brae of a whale.
This is TIE sixth or seventh whale dis
covered in the corporate limits of Los
Angeles and there are doubtless many
OlIeTS SILL ulltdI llICu, anu II Is tNIttut
that at one time a large school of
whales vas trapped on the California
coast. Los Angeles is about l. miles
from the ocean and 5000 feet above
high-water mark; and from the top of
the hills it can be readily seen how the
cetaceans were entrapped. Perhaps a
million years ago, more or less. the
Pacific flowed over the present site of
the town. Here countless whales must
have gathered and paraded up and
down the coast, as they do to-day.
They wandered far inland, in all prob
ability over the present Mojave and
Arizona deserts. Finally. without
warning. II of the greatest cata-
clysmsin the history of the world came.
The entire coast was lifted into the
air; mountains assumed shape, and
the dripping kelp-lined rocks, reeking
with the life of the sea. were lifted with
| titanic force. The great inland bays
and estuaries became dry land in an in
slant. Myriads of animals. huge
| whales and fishes of all kinds became
lodged in the mud banks, where they
| are found to-day, monuments Of the
great upheaval which saw the forma.
ton of the coast range of the Pacific.
From Tia Juana to Santa Barbara
there are evidences which tell the same
| story. Now IN the slopes of noun
tains, high above the crater, is the old
| beach. with its shells, bones and
sharks teeth; and everywhere whale
bones have been found, showing that
scores of these were trapped in the up.
heaval. In the San Luis range a great
whale skeleton was found in relief sew.
eral years ago. In excavating a tun'
mel in the very heart of Los Angeles an.
other whale was discovered away be
meath the houses
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01

fishing. OF this art Bryant was found
to be a past master, and Toms respect
for him increased accordingly.
The other noticeable fact :ipce his
arrival was still more extraordinary.
Maureen Became strangely quiet
oddly shy-anew loneliness had touched
her face. and even / knew that If was
something which could not BE- account
ed for by any physical cause. 1t was
almost the difference of an "Undine"
before she had a soul and after she
possessed one, or at least the difference
between a child and a oman
Maureen had crossed the dividing
line. and, consciously or unconscious.
~. somebody had won her heart.
Things went on much as usual
otherwise, but, about six months after
Bryant's arrival, he asked to see me
in the library ION business"
Ny heart sank. He was going to
throw up the place-of course. knew
that. He did throw up the place.
as l had expected; but he said to me,
when he had done so: 81 think it's
only fair to tell you that it's not be-
cause of any trouble l have had with
Ten that 1 am leaving. We get on
capita.ly. The boy has brains and grit
enough for two. He'll make his mark
by and by-"h he paused.
"Out with it. mani" 1 said. impa-
tiently. II can't stand people who
leave a sentence unfinished"
Bryant smiled broadly.
"All right" he said. I'll go straight
to the point. l love Miss O'Connor,
your niece and ward. / am a poor
man; although a small Estate at Dor
chester belongs to me. it has been
let for years. and | haven't enough
to keep a wife. even supposing that l
might venture to try and win Miss
O'Connor. 1 am getting to care for
her more deeply every day, and I'm
going away because 1 can't stand it."
BLESS my SOUL" 1 said, you had
better tell her that"
Bryant took a step forward, his eyes
very bright.
do you mean to tell me that you
would sanction" he began, eagerly,
then checked himself hastily; "but no."
he said. sit is impossible, I've hardly
any money"
"But I've enough for two said a
soft voice at my elbow. and. turning
round, I found Maureen beside me.
at seems to me-" l said to Bryant,
that this is a matter to settle be-
tween you. If Maureen wants to mar
ry you, she will marry you, whether
1 approve or not. In not sure whether
she wouldn't marry you whether you
approved or not. Anyhow. l am of
to the farm; you can fight it out be-
tween yourselves"
1 met my wife in the passage. Hell
face was simply a note of interroga
ton.
It's all right" 1 said. laconica,ly
bryant and Maureen are in there"
"Then he has fallen in love with her.
she said. joyfully.
at looks like it," / remarked.
But she paid no attention ant
went on:
And he will marry herr"
Il shouldn't be surprised" said
but of one thing ! am certain-shs
will marry him."
And she did-N. y. Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01
MISSOURI CENSUS FIGURES.
Progress Of the Commonwealth
During the Last Ten Years.

Washington, Nov. 22.-The popuia'
ton of the state of Missouri, accord
ing to the announcement of the cen
sus bureau, is 3,106,665:
The announcement shows an increase.
since 1880, of ~, 49,, as the population u
the state ten years & was 2,6Is.lSa. Tnis
increase amount to l5.9 per cent Inc
first ccura census Of the state was
taken in 1910, and the population at ey-
cry census since then was; 1910: 2o,sS'
So. ga: 1880. lis. OH; 1870, 295; 1870.
2,lSS, $50; 1850, 2,S7S, 1S4; 1900, 3,lO6.6de.
The reports of the bureau show thar
Missouri has been the fifth state IN theUn-
ion,in point Of population since ls!0;in Icy
it was eighth; in 1850. thirteenth; Ns4O'
sixteenth; 1880. twenty-irst; 1S2Q. twenty
third; 1910, twenty-third. The state was
organized as q territory December 2, BIZ,
and was admitted as a state en- August
ID, 1921.
in number and percentage by decades,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01
West Virgfnia's Vote.

Wheeling, W. Va, Nov. 24.-The In
ielligencer has received complete can
vassed returns from all but two coun-
ties of West Virginia and, with un-
official figures for these counties, the
result is as follows: President, Nc
Kinley, 49, FOG; Bryan, 9s,667; McKin-
ley's majority, 21,O39. Governor:
White, republican. 1860; Holt. DEM
ocrat, 100, JOB; Whites majority, 49,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01

The figures Of the Missouri population
by counties, as announced to-day, when
compared with the census figures OF ten
years ago, make an odd showing. None OF
the states which have been announced
thus far have shown a larger decrease IN
the population of so many counties. MIS-
souri's returns show that in eighteen
counties there were losses in the last de
cade. These include Audrain, 9i4; Bar
ton. Isl; Bates, 2,0S2: Clay, @S3; Cooper.
rs: Grundy. ii: Henry. 1871; Iron, 403;
johnson. 2Ss; Knox, %; Monroe, l,Go.4;
Montgomery, 279; Morgan. 136; Pike, n
Rails, I; Randolph. 451; Saline. 50; Schuy-
Ter. 400.
The greatest increase during the decade
was in St. o city, and TO
123, 1853. Buchanan county came next WIN
a gain of 81, 1888. Jackson was next with
"a, 6S3 gain, and Jasper had a gain OF a.
Sis.
Two counties which gained but six per-
sons in the ten-year period were Warren
Il Lincoln. Other small gains were M
ty-fve for Platte county and ffty-cine
for Saline county.
Following is a table showing the popu:
lation of Missouri by counties in 1900 n
ten year ago, and the gains and losses
1YrfnO tho dapaaa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01
Illinois Editor Kiiied.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Nov. 24.-John c.
Gordon, of Normal, editor OF the
Courier, was killed by a Chicago &
Alton train while walking on the
track between this city and his home.
His mutiliated body was found upon
the locomotive pistol upon arrival
here.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-12-01
Cabinet Meeting Unimportant.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The cabinet
meeting was unimportant. The pres
ident's message is almost complete,
and there was some discussion OF the
various recommendation it contains.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
new JEwELRY FIRM.
The Perley Chandler Store Purchased
by Burr Brothers.

Frank Burr of ThetfOrd Center, Vt.
and his brother Fred of Foxboro
Mass, have purchased the jewelry
store of the late Perley Chandler ant
will take possession Immediately.
Both these gentlemen are experts
at the business and Fred is now con.
Quoting a store at FoXboro, Mass.
Frank has not been actively engaged
in business for some time owing to
sickness, but has been residing on a
farm at Thetford Center, recuperating.
These gentlemen are we'll and favor.
ably known in the southern part of
Vermont, and there is no doubt but
what an established business like the
one they have purchased will be ham
died by them protitably.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
A FIRST CLASS PLAY.

Mr.. William Dcvere and Hoyt's ta-
Tented company of players in "A
Black Sheep" which comes to Blanch-
ard opera house next Thursday even
ing is IN attraction of this sort and
comes stamped with the record of a
successful run in New York at Hoyt S
theatcr and Il series of unbrokcn sue
cesseS on its tour throughout the
country last season. The company
supporting Mr.. Deyere is one which
includes many well known names,
whose presence in the organization
serves to assure the public that the
performance will be of all around eX-
cellencc and one that all lovers of
good comedy, well played, cannot af-
ford to miss.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
STRIKE EXPECTED.

Manchester, N. H., April 20.-1n
twelve more days the members of the
National Granite Cutters union of
Manchester will either come to some
understanding in regard to the ex-
pected strike on May. l, or all granite
manufacturers' shops will be closed
and business suspended until the mat
ter is settled.
1t was stated Wednesday by a union
granite cutter, employed in one of the
local shops, that on some evening be-
fore the Goth of this month, Secretary
James Duncan of the National union,
whose headquarters is now in Boston,
would send an official notice to the
granite cutters of this city, calling
them together for the purpose of max
ing out a bill with the scale of wages
asked for, and would order this bill
presented to the employers for accept
ance.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
GREAT FLOODS
Louisiana and Mississippi Un-
der Water
MANY LIVES LOST
Loss Of Property Foots ur
into the Millions. Water
Still Rising.

New Orleans, April 20.--A calamity
of appalling magnitude has been expe-
rienced in this section this week. and
the worst is yet to come. Partial re-
ports of the damage from the storm
belt foot up into the millions.
The Illinois Central system have a
loss of $l00, 900 andthe end is not yet.
There is no telling when the trains
will run. The streams are still rising
and it is raining today.
The tie up is complete. The trains
which departed for Chicago Monday
day have returned here with two car
loads of mail; business is at a stand
still. Belated news arriving here
tells Of great loss of life. Four were
drowned at Meridian and two at
Hattersburg, Miss. Water at Enter
prise is five feet deep on the main
streets. Three bridges have been
swept away and number of buildings
demolished. The floods are worse
than ever known here before. Todays
advices may bring additional details
of disaster and loss of life.
Pearl river reached the highest
mark since 1874. All business on the
river is at a standstill. The water
has reached the first floor of all the
stores on the river front. People are
forced to abandon their homes. Hun
dredS Of cattle are drowned.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
NAVIGATION OPENED.
Steamer Chataugay Launched on
Lake Champlain.-

Burlington, April 20.-l90O.-
The water in the lake has risen
more rapidly in the past 4S hours
than at any previous time this year.
1t came up 64 inches and was last
night within 20 inches from the face
of the dock. All the streams empty
ing into the lake are overlooking and
the water will probably continue to
rise for number Of hours. The ice
was practically all out yesterday. In
side the breakwater there was con-
siderable quantity floating around but
it will be dissolved in few hours.
The lake has been closed for so
days, as compared with 10 days last
winter.
The steamer Chataugay was launch
ed today and navigation will soon be
opened.