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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21
BEST MEDIUM OF CO-OPE-
RATION!!

How best to introduce and bring
about this union of strength among
the people who constitute the pop-
ulation of the rural districts isza
matter of serious concern at the
present time.
For several years past the farm
ers of the North and South have
accomplished that desirable state
of affairs through the medium OF
the Farmers Institutes, which have
annually grown in popularity un--
til at present they far exceed in
number all other local agricul-
tural societies, and have become
far-reaching in their usefulness.
The Farmers Institute is the
outcome of progress under a high
type of civilization, and is now o
superior method of aiding the in
dividual farmer in his lifework to
any of the local agricultural so-
cieties at present in existence.
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS,
As guide to institutes in form
ing their constitution and bylaws,
q form is herewith presented,
which may be accepted, amended
or rejected. Each institute being
a separate and distinct organiza-
ton, not subservient to the control
of any other institute, there can be
no fixed conetitution and bylaws
for adoption by the varions insti-
tutes.
CONSTITUTION.
Article 1. This institute shall be
known as the Farmers Institute
of District or Town.
ship, county.
Art. 2. The officers of this insti-
tute shall be a president, vice.
president, and secretary.
Art. 8. The president shall be
elected for one year from the date
of his installation into Office. He
shall preside at each meeting and
earnestly endeayor to advance the
interests of the institute.
Art. 4. The vice-president shall
be elected for one year in the sans
manner as the president. He shall
preside in the absence of the presi-
dent and perform all other duties
incumbent upon that officer.
Art. 5. The secretary shall be
elected for one year and in the
same manner as the president. 1t
shall be the duty of the secretary
To keep a correct record of the busi-
pess-mhieh -transpired at each
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

FARM HANDS WANrED-Wanted good
steady and Industrious c0lored men
single or married, with families, to
work the whole year for cash payments
monthly. Apply to Hollow Creek Farm,
Toales P. o., Aiken Co., S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

The beautiful and spirited drill of
the Cadets of the s. G. G. l., Cos. A and
B, Capt. Cain, commandant, on our
public square on Saturday last, was
surprise to many of us. The boys Ger
tainly had been we'll and patiently
drilled in the manual of arms, whilst
they marched in line with admirable
precision. They all did well-but
right here we would "rise to remark"
that we are betting our pile on Co. B,
the smaller boys. And what they will
do for Co. A, the manish fellows, at the
June commencement will be "a plenty"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

WANTED-LocaI OF travelling sales
man. salary or commission, to handle
our Oils, Greases, Petrolatum, Paints
and White Lead. Goods guaranteed.
Prices low. Good freight rates and
prompt delivery. PENN PETRoLATUM
Co, Coraopolis, Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

Our old friend j. Nj. Bell, ST., is agent
for the life of Dwight L. NJ oody. This
book is written by son of Mr.. Moody,
who has taken up his fathers life work.
The price of the volume ranges from
81 to $3.50, accordIngSto binding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

Mr.. ). A. Zimmerman is again in
business at the old stand with new
goods and newly painted store, as to
The inside. He will be glad to see and
serve his friends, former customers and
tile balance of mankind to all they may
need in the grocery line. Jim is good
fellow. Don't forget himin your trade.
he will always treat yon ajap mp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

Under the new law lEdgefeld will
receive about twice as much money
from the sale of liquors as under the
old. Last year. for instance, we re-
ceived $1,000, this year we get $24O0.
OF course these figures are approx
mately correct, not exact And would
not $24O0 wisely expended make a
very daisy Of our old town?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

On Thursday of last week Messrs.
James and Belts Cantelou, had
.loadeda car with cotton seed with q
view of shipping them, but being offer
ed "a cents per bushel by President
Fisher concluded to let our Oil Mill
have them at that price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

The election of Mr.. Leon J. Williams
to be chairman of the State board Of
dispensary directors t1nder the new
law, just passed, will beia cause of con-
graduation to the people OF Edgefield
county without regard to party or
politics, and such election is distinc-
tive recognition of merit by the State
legislature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

Married, Feb. =, 1900, by the Rev. j.
P. Mealing, home of brides parents,
Mr.. j. P. Sullivan, of + dgefield county,
and Miss Lillian, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Geo. E.. Dorm, of Greenwood
county. Good wishes and long and
happy life for this happy couple.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

Ifthere are any heirs of James G..
Minor or Braddock Nyle living in
Edgefeld county or any where else,
they will hear of something to their
advantage py applying at the Adver-
tiser office. The persons named lived
in South Carolina about 1S40.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-21

"a Missouri man" it is noted, "call-
ed another nan liar over the tele-
phone and subsequently paid twelve
dollars for the privil ege."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
A UNIQUE WEDOIN"


Wild and romantic as any highland
legend or border story is the account Of
the first contract marriage in tho into
rior of Alaska. rs narrated by Windy
Jim" Dodson, who was present and wit
messed the unique ceremony.
1t was on the banks of the Dali river,
a small stream which hCws into the Yu.
kon near Fort Hamlin. A young man,
ellis by name, accompanied by Aggie
Dalton. charming maiden with whom
he was in love- had set out from the
mouth OF Dan river to go across the
mountainous divide into the Koyuhuk
valley. AS they started up the Dali they
met Dodson, and in the course of CONVEX
sation it developed that the young people
were anxious to get married, but in that
wilderness there was small chance Of
hnding either priest or magistrate to per-
form the ceremony.
II know ii man who can tie the knot "
said Dodson. and he lives only few
miles from here His name is Joe Du-
rant, but everybody knows him by the
nickname of French Joe.'
10 yeaming hearts and youthful vigor
a few miles in that vast solitude was as
nothing, and they were soon at Durant's
place. Dodson went with them as guide
and witness. The spot was one lust fir
for such romantic nuptias. 1t was on a
Wild mountainous slope, by the side Of a
clear lake and under the shelter of a
friendly tree whose evergreen branches
d"hed the chill November winds.
Durant gladly agreed to perform the
pleasant task. but as he had no law form
or church rituals at hand he devised n
form of his own and mt If into rudo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
THE ROBUST MAN.
Reasons why His Weaker Brethren
OFTEN Outliyc Him.

The advantages of robust frame and
sterling temperament are many and OBJ
vlous, but there is Il reverse to this medal
rs to others says The Medical Press.
"The man with 4 bad consttution--that
is to say, with an organism which rounds
on him with implacable ferocity whencv-
er he relaXes, be it ever so slightly, his
observance of the laws of hygiene, die
tctic or socinl-may be likcned to the i'm
pecunious citizen who rcjoices in little or
no credit and is constrained to pass his
purse in review before proceeding to
make purchase. He can not run great
ly into debt, because his bills are present.
ed day by day.
So it is with him physiologically. He
looks with cnvious eyes at his sturdicr
fellow who violates every rule of health
and propriety night after night yet
rises with Tor after the lark, gay and
apparently unaffected by his previous in
discretions, while he, poor man, is pun
ished severely by day OF headache and
dyspepsia, following not improbably Il
night of unrest. With him the punish
ment follows too swiftly ON the offcnSe
for any doubt To SubsSt in his mind as
to the relationship of cause and effect.
The consequence is that he, more or
less reluctantly, avoids the excuses
which he enjoys for such a brief period
and regrets for so long. The careful
ness of habit thus bcgotten ultimately
chasacterizes his life as a whole. He. at
any rate, will not smoke one cigar too
many or too strong. lie is not the man
TO cycle himself into state of eXhaus.
ton which the morrow only accentuatcs.
The stronger, burler vivcur goes. so I,
speak, the whole hog. He reioices in al
parenty unlimited credit, and he star
not to count the cost. Slowly but SURE
" the bills accumulate. and by and b
he finds himself physiologcally ba6l
rupt. 1t is not until the bills are pr,
sented that be realizes how extrayaguu
he has been, aud this AT stage too lat
for the lesson to be of any benefit. TT
Gssk'pS Sste hangs long"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
A DOG THAT OWNS RKINS.
The Canine Ia Tyraunical and
Lina Is the Sufyerpr

.Iorkins owns dog, or, to be moro OK.
plicit the dog owns Jorkins, and they
both live with Mrs .Iorkins in fat,
much to the discontinue of that good
woman, who does no as general thing
tolerate dogs.
Piper has moro sense than st neo-
pie, Jorkins says when cxpat n
the virtues of his fnvoritc
Yes, Mrs. .Jorkins adds, sarcasticallv.
The knows enough to come in when it
rains, because he hates to get wet "
Piper is dog of parts-part terrier,
with strain of bird dog and dash Of
water spaniel. He dsikcs to get his feet
wet and is afraid Of gun He seldom
barks at night and would wag his tail ut
sight of burglar and accompany him
through the house noiselcssy He has one
accomplishment, and one only. He goes
down three flights of fiat stairs every
morning to bring up the daily paper,
which Mrs. Jorklns gets from him by
strategy In the course of the day after he
has chewed 1t to pulp.
Jorkins had often intimated to Mrs. ].
that it was no trouble to bring up u canine
hybrid by hand and believes that now,
when he is brought up and they can
neither SELL lose him or give him away,
that her ministrations should continue.
and that II she cannot go ont and take
Piper with her Ii Is her duty to stay us
home
The other day Mrs. Jorkins struck She
had often threatened to, and on one occa-
sion had struck-the dog. She now re-
fused to attend to Pipcr's diet another
hour. She declared she might as well live
in riccfeld rs to be eternally cook ing
,in Ia Me- /. a..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
MARKING THE COAST LIGHTS.
The Endless Task Of Perfecting the Hydro
graphic Ofice Charts,

Miss Eliza Scott, cousin of Admiral
Scott 10 little woman who sits hour aft
er hour, day after day, in tho photographic
Office, Washington, and puts little dabs Of
yellow paint here and there over the thou
sands Of maps issued by this department.
Each Of these yellow splashes covers, but
does not conceal, u tiny black dot which
marks one or another of tho hundreds OF
lighthouses scattered along our coast lines
for tho guidance OF those who go down to
the sea in ships. Although the Same vel
low dot marks them all, there is a variety
Of lights. 1hoy are fixed ones, intermit-
tent lights, revolving ones and red and
white flashlights, with occasionally red
sector which indicates shoal water and
danger and tells the mariner to keep his
ship we'll outside tho space covered by the
light.
For 20 years has Miss Scott sat thus jab.
bling yellow dots, apparently in the most
haphazard manner, over the maps after
they have come from the press. few
moments watching will convince one that
there is method in her manner. She knows
the situation of every one so well that sho
could almost perform her work In tho
dark. IL is very trying on the eyes, and
only one thoroughly acquainted with the
SITUATION COulu 90 III III satisfactory
manner. The object of color over the dots
is that they may be more readily perceived
by those using the maps. Formerly n tiny
drop of red was put in the center Of the
yellow splash, but as the black dot under
meath shows through the yellow perfectly
the use Of tho rcd has been discontinued,
which lessons the labor by half
There aro j35 lights on the Atlantic
- mo, 20 ott ba
part Of Nowfoundland and continuing to
the south shore Of Venezuela This in
cludes those on tho gulf of Mexico and
al ing tho coast of the West Indies. On tho
Pacific coast there are only 33 lights.
thus II will be seen that Miss Scott puts
on hundreds of thousands of her little yell
low dabs in years time although she
works but from 8 a. III. TO 4 p. m.-New
York sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
WON OVER BY A WOMAN.
Her Gentle Words Changed the
Course of n Railroad Line.

The engineer who lays out a railroad
dislikes to move a stake when il has once
been driven.
Once, when the present chief engineer
of western railroad was locating n line
in Missouri, he was asked to change the
stakes and refused. After the stakes
had been set young, unshaved man ap-
peared and asked that the road be "mov.
ed over bit"
"Thc road cannot be changed" prompt.
ly returned the engineer. This is the
best place for it,
The man went into a house, got rife.
came out and pulled up the stakes. The
indignant engineer started toward him,
but was Intercepted by an elderly WON
an.
Cant you move your road over lit
tie piece, mister she asked.
81 don't scc why | shonld,' responded
the engineer. My business is to locate
the line, and you can call on the company
Tor damages. What doc. that youn.
blackguard mean by sitting there on a
stump with gum he angrily demand
ed.
That's Nip. He amt no BLACKBOARD.
That's Nip. my son"
"Well, I'll nip him if he gets funny"
"Oh, no, you won't. | amt afraid Of
that said the woman. What come
over me when seen you starting for Nip
was that p'r'aps You had mother. and
how bad she'd feel to have you come
home that way"
What way"
"Wcll, if you persist in driving them
stakes there you'll go home dead"
Look here. DO you think I'm to be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
OF Course She viii, and Say Nothing.

What's tho matter. Brnkcrton? You
look rs If you had something serious on
your mind.
Il have" ho replied. "I'm worried
badly worried I found q dollar in my
Sunday brecchos this morning"
You're the first man | ever saw that
worried over the finding of money he
didn't know he had. -
But wait. You don understand me
can't make UP my mind whether foI
got the dollar or whether my wifo slippc
it in there to try me She has been accus-
Ing me for some time past of keeping
things from her. Now If were to blow
this money in without saying anything to
her about It, and it should turn out that
she had played a trick on me, my finish
would be we'll worth writing up. On the
other hnnd, if l go to her and confess that
l found it she'll simply take the dollar.
wouldn't have had this happen for 90
cents. Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
Putting II Mildly.
Chicago Post

Personal.-George Dewey Of the Unit
ed States, who went to the Philippine Is
lands on business for the government, re
turned last week after an absence OF sew
eral months, having enjoyed very sue
cessful trip. His friends ard neighbors
learning the time at which the vesse
conveying him homo was expected to
reach the dock, collected in the vicinity
of her landing place and gave him q
hearty reception. After a brief visit to
acquaintance in Washington he will
spend the winter at his old home in Yer
mont.-Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

He was describing hold up in which
he had played the star part.
yes" he said 'thc biggest rufian held
me so tightly against the brick wall that
l could feel the mortar scratching my
backbone. Gimme your watch. he
growled gave it to him immediately"
There was pause.
Gave it right up, Ell" said a breath
less listener.
Yes" said the victim. az did" Then
he dreamily added. "You SEQ, was
pressed for time. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
QUIET or TIE DAY.

The temperature OF tho day had been l0i.
Tho small water courses We're dry \
heavy. sometimes yellow and some ines
gray, dust rose from the plain,ant. The
IrJ~%cs We're p1rched ana turned ~ pow
der VIXEN trud upon. No Cooliua winds
ramc from off the Drakenberg Rau-c.
The flowers that in moist weather seem Il
10 set the land atldme hung their heads
ANA closed their petals. Tho vi lctsts
either hid in their lairs or buried tlcm-
selves in the inircqucnt mud NaliuW-. The
can of bird might be occasionally heard,
but it was cry for water Cattle STUN
nlcd over the indlstinct trails with di~-
tented tongues and hloodShot eyes. The
NnaCclimatcd horse iClt tho boat OF hot
Hr on his nostliis Iud refused to mofc.
lIc lay down in his tdcis Hn1 WI .,re
circlcd about him. tierc and there in hol-
lows or by the grasses were the bones Of
adNcnturers or Bocr pioneers. picked clean
by the birds. \ deadly N stad upon
everything. and noise would have been =
relief This Was the day which it was
hoped night would end with blessed oooI-
ness and sleep. IT was but a little dif
icront day from many through which The
English soldCIy have passed since last
October
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
NOT THE BRIDGE HE THOUGHT OF

We'll" her father asked "do you think
YOU could support family?"
My dear sir" the young man replied
II have made II a practice in life never
10 cross a bridge until | come to it,
'Oh. YOU have, have you? Wei, | want
you to understand that the bridge ! refer
to is right in front of you. I'm looking for
n son-in-law who will make ii unneces-
sary for me to care whether ! get to the
office on time or not."-Chicago Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
No Fun mt All.

ITS shame, that's what it isl" ex-
claimed the boy wrathfuly. II can't
have any fun at all'
What's the matter?" asked the sym
pathetic neighbor.
dad says he'll lick me II he ever hears
OF me fighting with boy smaller than |
am, and | dassen't fight with bigger
one. Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
His Heart Ma Touched.

You got my mule" said the old col
ored farmer TO the man who had fore
closed the mortgage.
Yes"
"You got my cow"
"Of course"
"My chickens en- my hogs?"
"All of EN-
swell, don't You t'ink OATS mighty
had on po' ole man lax mey'
The man was touched He could not
resist that appeal
ut is pretty hard" he said land |
can't leave You so-it's ag'in my con-
science. Here-here's n plug of tobacco
for you"'-Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Tommy-1'se got de toofache awfully.
Nisitor-You should have the tooth fill
ed, Tommy.
Tommy have it filed. That's what
makes it ache so.
VISITOR never heard OF such a thing.
Did you have it filed with gold?
Tommy Nom. Had it filled with gum
drops.-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
LITTLE WlLLlE'S DOWNFALL.

being an exposition OF the fact that scicn,
hough excellent in its way and perhaps ind
may not be a good thing all arou
ftcr all
Little Wilie's days are dreary,
lie is sick at heart and sore;
Once he cheered us with his Laughter
lie is doing so no more
Little Willie has a sister
Who is fair and twenty three:
Never was a gentle maiden
Sweeter daintier than she.
Willie's sister has a fellow
Whom she loves with all her might,
And hc comes to see her with this
Regularity Of night.
wille's sisters fellows father
Is a millionaire whose one
Wish appears to be to panper
The desires Of his son.
Willes sisters fellow used TO
Ride behind blooded pair
That could 'do mile in 30"
without moistcning a hair.
Willie used to hold those charge,
While their owner was inside
Asking Willies happy sister
To get ready for a ride.
And it used TO seem to take her
Long to make her toilet, too,
Or perhaps twas not her toilet
Willie didn't care a sou.
OF he sat there in the carriage
While the hours dragged along,
Holding firmly to the ribbons,
Pouring out his soul in song.
And his pretty siSer's fellow
Gladdened him with many fee
Al, the way that child spent money
Was astonishing to scel
Nearly all he ate was candy,
lie had friends to turn away:
All the boys were out for Willie
Everywhere and every day.
His opinion was their gospel,
They were all on Willie's side;
Willie was their saint and leader,
Willie's heart was full Of pride.
Gone. alas, is Willie's prestige.
And his friends, oh, where are theyi
One OF them gave little Willis
sad beating yesterday
Little girls make faces at him
Who had only smiles before
Willie doesn't carry candy
In his pockets any more.
Little Willie's heart is heavy,
There's shadow on his brow
Little Willie's sisters fellow
Has horseless carriage now
S. f. Kiscr in Chicago Times. Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
The Washer Gets a Setback.
How old is your child, madam

How old is your child, madam"
"Just g."
shes lovely child. So closely re-
sembles you. ma am
Indeed. That's strange"
why so, ma'am?"
Because she belongs 10 the colored
woman in the front seat."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Il suppose you will have twice as
many rooms TO your hotel before the ex-
position opens said the tourist.
NO" answered the Partisan landlord.
I'VE are more resourceful than that. We
will achieve the same practical result by
an easier method. We will get twice as
much money for each room" washing
ton Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
Little WiIlie's Guile.

81 wonder why it is said the proud
father, that Willie has suddenly devci-
oped preference for saying his prayers
to me-
His wife laughed scornfully.
He knows YOU can't correct him if he
makes mistake or cuts them short" she
said.--ChiCago Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Il have been very much panied" said
the man who always has a regrctful look
in his eyes, "to observe the American
eagerness to make money"
II understand you have written a book
On the subject"
Yes; but am not going to publish K
not until | can see some method of
making it pay. "-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
AFTER THE BALL

Mrs Weder!ey (unmnskne)-Oh but
didn't I fool you. though You had no
idea YOU were flirting with your wife all
evening.
MIR, Wederly-No, ] hadn't, You were
SO very agreeable ! was completely de-
ceiVed. Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

The young woman in the pink shirt
waist threw down the book impatiently.
whats the matter?' asked the young
woman with the tan colored buskins.
Doesn't the story end happily?'
1T doesn't end at ALL" snapped the
other. Its one Of Howells. "-Chica;o
Tribune.