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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12
THOS. ) ADAMS PROPRIETOR.
THE COST OF A SONG.

Over and over and over, the songs of our
life are sung;
The same today rs in ages gray, when
the first lutte was strung.
The same today as in ages gray, the
- ~ singers highest a..
/, Is t sing of man and the soul Of man
from the depths Of the human
heart.
To sing the song that fingers in his heart
from that far day,
When men were brave and women fair
and life was in its May,
Is the singers part of gladness when he
gives his soul to man,
In song that lives because sweet Pain
has changed his earlier plan.
The husk, the harvest and the bin and
all Life's spreading plain
10 the singer must be singing if he mans
soul would gain.
Man in his soul unsatisfed strives for
what cannot be-
He grasps Mt a star, and holds in his
hands drop from the sounding
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

Over and over and over, since the towers
Of Time were old,
Over and over and over, since the cloud
gave the sun its gold,
Over and over and over, since the lines
of our lives began,
Has man. gone out from the marching
host to sing of the soul Of man.
The singer who sahg Of the pyramid s
prime has gone the ways of men;
But the sun and moon and human heart
are Just the same as then.
The heart Of man is restless sea Of va
ried star and cline,
And only when the depths are stirred
comes Song on the shores Of Time.
Over and over and over, since. Wrong had
realm and state.
Over and over and over, since the Shades
on the Living wait,
Over and over and oyer, singing of sun
in the rain,-
The chosen Of God are bringing the
voice OF song from pain.
James Riley in New England Maga-
zine
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

At Orotavo, off the west coast OF
Northern Africa, grew the famous
dragon tree, said to be the oldest in
the world. 1t was destroyed by a
hurricane in 1867. Hundreds of years
ago it's huge, hollow trunk was used
as q temple by the Guanchis. Later
the conquering Portuguese dedicated
it to Christian worship.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

felt hats which they wear whe- on ex
petitions at q distance.
At the right are two little rooms
where the young people sleep, among
mass Of agricultural implements, har.
ness and sacks Of grain. AT the left
is chamber somewhat better fur.
nished, that Of the head Of the family.
Tile bed, larger than that in the other
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

grandfather who should be seated al
the corner of the hearth.
The dwelling does not give us the
impression CT being deserted. Doubt
less the farmers who live here are out
for awhile, working in the fields, od
they are hunting or at war. But no,
they have simply gone into the fields
Cor here are their rifles and the big
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

In Japan there is Buddhist temple
for every $40 Of the population. and a
Buddhist priest for every 400 Japan
ese. About S10000.100 q year are
spent In this.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

Experiments show that a frog de-
prived Of his brains will live and eat
and pursue existence in q sort of auto.
matte manner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

The Indian name OF the Charles
River at Boston was A1is-sha-un,
which meant great highway, .-.-,---.-.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12
How TO Grow.

When in doubt, work. Nothing clears
the mind of it's questionings like faith
full performance of duty. Idleness
breeds stagnation. Whatever happens
to mans belief or feelings, he should
hold himself vigorously to active duty.
DR.. Maltbie ID. Babcock gives this
bright acrostic as recipe for Glow to
Grow
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

An interesting engineering feat,
which has just been accomplished, ia
the placing Of steamboat of $50 tons
on Lake Titlcaca, between Bolivia and
Peru, a sheet of water 120 miles long,
325 miles from a seaport and $4,000
feet above sea level. The vessel was
built at the Leven shipyard, Dunbar
ton, Scotland temporarily put togeth-
er, and then transported in sections
to Molendo, whence it was carried in
90 cars up the railroad, which skirts
the steep sides Of the Andes, 10 the
lake side. There it was once more
mt together, and the boilers and en-
gines installed. The "Coya," as the
vessel is named, is ITO feet long, 26
feet beam and has accommodation for
AZ first-class and 40 second-class pas
sengers. The distance traversed by the
steamer is 100 miles, the journey oc-
cupying about ten hours. The vessel
serves as q means Of communication
between the republics of Peru and
Bolivia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

Il Helen Miller Gould is beloved
stinted measure, and the more thu
wen as SO liberal. It Is not Miss Z
gifts are chronicled in the press
0laves all over the land. She doel
She Just goes on her sweet wom
eess might throw flowers from hs
ipwed her whenever she left her:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

Albert Dawson, son of Thomas
Dawson of near Marseilles, Ohio, had
an experience the other day that he
said he would not so through again
for $1,0O0,O00. He was in an outbuild-
ing during. storm when the place
was struck by lightning. He said
the room at the time was ablaze and,
few seconds later he became I'm
conscious. When he recovered he was
minus all of his hair upon his head,
but otherwise was uninjured.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

William and John Newton, brothers,
of Portland, Ind, were quaint pair.
William was wealthy and John. who
hadn't anything, lived with him in
the capacity of servant. Both men
perished recently in the fire which
destroyed their home. In the proper
ty was quilt that had pinned to it
$4,000 worth of notes. William was
the banker and Sunday was his busi-
ness day. When people visited him
continually paying interest. negotiat-
ing small loans and renewing old
notes. William, though very mean"
was never known to distress credit
or, He dealt almost entirely with
the poorer class. To guard against
robbers William kept bowie knife
and gun. The brothers lived in the
plainest fashion and hadn't employed
any help for 80 years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

ind honored by her countrywomen in i1n-
her alms-deeds are SO unostentatious; as
,uld % fault that her royalty magnificent
nd talked Of by the breakfast-table con-
nbf court praise nor pose for admiration.
My way, scattering her bounty as prin-
bouquet to the adoring crowds who fol-
)alace
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-12

The well at Frank Fowler's farm,
near Bear lake Mich, is splitting out
sand and gravel. The strange part of
it is that no water has appeared yet.
For several days it has been spout
ing stream of fine dry sand which
rises like a fountain and is scattered
about by the wind. The boring is now
about 40 feet deep. For the firs5s.ssYss ~
IeeI ruE ufIH- -wcIrr rrtIrUuSH-SdHu uflll
and then pierced stratum Of clay.
The fine dry sand was struck beneath
the. clay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
THE NEW BATTLESHIPS
The Navy Department Gives Out the
Plans for the Five to be Constructed

Washington, July 1.-THE navy de-
rpartment today ISSUED circulars defin-
ing the characteristics of five battle
ships authorized by the last two naval
appropriation bills. The bids asked
for three sheathed and coppered val
tleships and two without sheathing and
coppering. The five ships will be
Identical, with the exception of the
batteries. Three will be built with
S~uperimposed turrets carrying 12-inch
guns in the lower, and S-inch guns in
the upper turrets. The remaining W.
ships will have the Pinch guns in two
ordinary turrets and the S-inch guns
in foul turrets arranged Quadrilat-
orally. The general plans viii be ready
for examination September 18th next.
Bids will be opened November 18th.
The vessels are to be of Ia, 800 tons
for the ~unsheathed and $4,000 tons for
the sheathed vessels; the speed being
nineteen knots and the GAL capacity
1000 tons. The time allowed for the
completion of the ships is thirty-six
months under heavy penalties ranging
from $500, to $500 per day for delay.
The ships will have a belt of water
line armor s feet wide and from s to
II inches thick running clear from bow
to stern. The turrets will have a max
imum thickness of II inches. The ships
Will have the usual protective deck and
cellulose belt, and no wood work is &c
be admitted, except where i~ndiSpenSa-
BILE. The engine horse power is placed
at 10, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
CORPORATION COMMISSION
To Hear Exceptions Today on Pro-
perry ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Injunc-
ton.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Especial to the Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., July 1.-THE corpora
ton commission has fixed tomorrow as
the day for hearing exceptions to it's
recent assessment of railway and teIe-
graph property.
The Western Union today field its
exceptions to the assessment of 81, OO0,-
900 and also served an injunction upon
the commission signed by Judge Simon
ton, of the United States circuit court
enjoining it from assessing the COM
pany at over $500, 900, until this matter
is settled in the courts.
The new assessment increases the as
sessment of the Atlantic Coast Line.
Southern and Seaboard Air Line $780,
900, 900. Tomorrow these companies
will except. They have cases in the
circuit court, which, like the Western
Union matter, are undecided.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
THE GOLD DEMOCRATS


New York. July IS-In response 70
a call issued a few days z a number
OF gold democrats and anti-imper.al-
lists met in this city tonight TO discuss
the methods OF bringing a third party
ticket before the public. An address
was adopted assaiiing President Nc
Kinley for his Philippine policy and
his "scandalous appointments" u fed
eral office. characterizing Governor
Roosevelt as the embodiment OF
militarism'' and declaring that the re-
publican party stands for ali forms OF
special privilege. Mr.. Bryan, the ad-
dress says. Is as Objectionable as
President Mckinley.
"A vote for the democratic ticket,
says the address, means a vote for
free silver; IL means a still further de-
bauching OF the civil service. a pack
ing of the supreme court by men 10 be
governed by the will Of the executive"
The address asks independents to
| unite in the supper OF candidates.
upon some such platform as follows:
"A return To the political doctrines
| of the Declaration OF Independence and
the Constitution.
The recognition that not only Cuba
and the Philippines. but Porto Rico
and Hawaii are independent.
Genuine monetary reform.
Civil service reform.
The abolition of special privileges.
whether of tariff or OF any other
origin.
W. are not concerned solely with
this selection, but with the future Of
American political life. We are ready
and anxious 10 join with others in
forming a party which shall adopt a
platform presenting these issues"
Speeches We're made OF the address
by DIR. Everett, of Massachusetts,:
George G.. Cripley. OF Minneapolis. and
others.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the chair to appoint a &C
issue an invitation to supporters of
the third ticket movement TO meet II
Indianapolis on July 18th to take such
steps as may be necessary 10 place
such a ticket In the field.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
CHINA WAR FINANCES
Departments Flushed With Funds
Soldiers TO Get 20 Per Cent Extra

Washington, July IAN important
question in connection with the pay
ment of troops in Chinese service has
been decided by the paymaster general
of the war department. An act Of
congress last May provided for a 10
per cent. increase of pay for officers
engaged in service in our insular pos
sessions and a 90 per g n increase for
enlisted men over and above the
amoun provided for in time OF peace.
1t has been understood that this in
crease would not apply To troops In
China because a state Of war was not
officially supposed To exist. The pay
department will hold, however, that
the troops now in China are actually
on war service. This secures for the
enlisted men their 20 per cent. increase
although ii will not affect the officers.
In the matter of finances no great
apprehension is felt in the war depart
ment as to lack Of funds whether n
extra session OF congress Is called OF
not. This Is the beginning of the fiscal
year and all the departments OF the
government have at their command
the appropriation which IL was sup
posed would carry them over until
| July 1St next.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

under warrants sworn out in the home
town Of the Western district attorney
and his assistant, and approved by the
latter. When these registrars were
brought to trial although both Of these
officers were at home during the whole
time of the trial neither Of them ap-
peared to represent the government,
and although the district attorney was
in h court room during the whole
trial he was not present as prosecutor
Tor the government, but as the repre-
sentative of the republican party,
while our government was represented
by private counsel, who, during trial,
spoke Of themselves as representing
the republican party.
Il have understood that private
counsel could only appear in govern
ment prosecutions by express consent
Of the department. It may be that
the department had in this case given
such consent; If 30, as government at
torneys were present and not otherwise
engaged, there would seem to have
been no aSo for the employment OF
private counS by the government, ex-
cept that one Of its prosecuting attor-
peys was chairman of the political or
ganiatfon interested in the prosecution
for political purposes, while the other
was a candidate for congress, and in
that way interested in the result.
This complication would seem to
justify the civil service regulation
against government officials holding
positions in political organizations.
Under this statement of facts ]
am justified in calling you attention
to the apparently organized interfer-
ence n offensive activity of your ap
pointees in this state in our local poll.
tics and of their attempt to use theil
official positions to influence the re.
suits of the campaign now in progress:
in this state, and in the interests o.
the party with which they are affili
ated."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
BOXERS IN KOREA
Disturbance Break Out on the
Russian der-cath0lio Mission

Washington, July 1.-THE secretary
of state has received a dispatch from
Mr.. Allen. the American minister in
Korea saying that the boxers ON Sat
urday, July 14th, destroyed a Catholic
mission three miles from the Korean
boundary and fifty miles from he
American mines.
1t is believed In the state depart
ment that the American mines refer
red TO are certain gold mining conces-
SONS in the province Of Ping Yang, the
most northern province Of Korea, and
one which ADULTS on Manchuria- IL
probably NEAR an extension of the
northern oxe movement and por-
tends additional trouble for Russia In
keeping open her line Of communica-
ton in Manchuria and northward
from Port Arthur.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

h above copy finally was given to
the public.
London. July T1.-The Daily Mail to-
a gives the Associated Press the foi-
lowing dispatch from its Shanghai
correspondent under date Of July nth:
The allied forces resumed the at
tack upon the Chinese walled city OF
Tien Tsin on the morning OF July I4th
and succeeded In reaching the walls
and capturing all h forts.
The total losses OF the allies In the
engagements OF Thursday. Friday and
Saturday We're about 500 killed or
wounded. The casualties were great
est among the Russians n Japanese.
The guns OF the allies did immense
damage to the native city. causing
many large CONGREGATIONS, n finally
Silenced the majority OF the enemys
guns simultaneously. her 800 Rus
slams assisted by small parties Of Ger
mans and French assaulted and cap
tured eight gun which were in posi-
uon on the railway embankment and
the fort, the magazine OF which the
French subsequently, blew Mp A body
of American, British. japanese n
Austrian troops then made a sortie
and the west arsenal which
the Chinese had re-occupied-
After three hours Of the hardes;
ASulAIs YET @ApCTlcIscu the sTln-Se
fled.
When the arsenal had been evacu-
ated by the Chinese the Americans
French. Japanese and Welch f~usiliers
advanced toward the native city and
Joined with the other attacking forces
The Japanese infantry and a mounted
battery advanced 10 the foot OF III,
walls, supported by the Americans and
French Despite valiant attacks, tn.
allies were only able to hold the posi-,
tons gained outside the walls prepare
tory to renewing the assault in tn
morning. The casualties sustained b,
the allies We're exceedingly heavy, es
pecially those to the Americans
french and japanese. Several explo
sions in the native city were cause,
by the Commandment.
THE Chinese appear TO have ex
hausted their supply of smokeles
powder, as they are now using blac
powder.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

are now in operation In the presence
Of the cabinet Secretary Long directed
General Haywood to use his utmost
endaavors TO complete the recruiting
OF the additional loo marines. IL was
decided also thai the battalion OF ma
rsnes. 500 IN number. who were to nave
taF. for the far east At the end 81 the
month should go forward on next sun
day in command Of Major Randolph
Dickens
cableSram 10 Admiral Rerney call
s,v Cor som. additional information
upon which TO act was formulated At
the cabinet meeting and dispatched NJ
once
Another meeting Of the coineS may
80 *nu,.-row IL Is the present
purpose OF the president 10 return 70
Canton on Thursday eyensng uh4e>s
his here IS deened necessary
AZ that time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
CHINESE ten TSIN CAPTURED
After Desperate Fighting the Allies
storm All the Forts.

Washington, July 17.-Admiral Re
mey this morning cabled the navy de
partment that the city and ports Of
Tien Tsin are in the hands of the allies
His list Of killed and wounded is some
what fuller than yesterdays report but
still not entirely complete. His dis
patch follows:
"Che Foo. July II.
To-day hope to get wounded from
Tien Tsin other than il hospitals at
Taku or aboard Soiace. Communica-
ton very uncertain. Following cas-
ualtles apparently confirmed: Marines,
Captain Davi killed, Captain Lemley,
Lieutenants Butler and Leonard
wounded; Colonel Liscum killed, Ma
jors Reagan n Lee, Captains Noyes,
Brewster and Bookmiller, Leutenants
Nayior, Lawton, Hammond and Wal
dron, wounded. Total killed and
wounded reported IT'S. Russians and
japanese lost heavily; our total loss
reported us; about 40 were marines.
but number believed to be exagger-
ated. Have sent officer on shore espe-
claliy 10 get authentic number and
names, which will be promptly tele-
graphed- City and forts now in the
hands or the allies. Admiral Seymour
has returned to the fleet The rank
ing officer ashore now is Admiral
at Tien Tsin. "REMEY."
InlS bulletin was received at the
navy department early this morning
was copied for distribution about
3 O'Clock Before ii was given out II
was decided to make some change, thu
nature OF which was not disclosed, and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
FORGERY AND FRAUD
Two Hundred Dollars Reward Offered
by Chairman simmons
Especial to the Nessenger.l

Especial to the Nessenger.)
Raleigh, y. c., July B.-Chatyman
Simmons offers a reward Of 500 for
information which viii convict the
person or persons who have had a fac
smile Of his signature made, which u
being affixed To bogus documents
which are being circulated under the
same with the republican and
populist literature.
Use OF these bogus letters with
Chairman Simmons simulated sigma
ture Is fraud and forgery. It II doubt
less done TO induce white men to read
lus1on literature which accompanies
documents In which Simmons name
Is - It - said some OF the fu-
SION speakers are using letters with
these forged fac-simile signatures.
which = known to them 10 be forged.
Tor the purpose Of carrying out their
organized scheme of fraud and decep-
tion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

Chairman simmons Calls the Presi-
Federal Officials in Controlling Re-
publican and Populist Conventions.
To Assessing Office Holders for
Funds Used for Questionable Pur-
poses and to the Attempt to Intimi-
date state Election Officers by the
Power and Influence of High Officials
Facts and Names Laid Before the
President.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
THE NEGRO GEORGE WHITE
Continues to USE Very Offensive
Language in His Political Speeches
Especial to the Messenger.)

(SpeClaI 70 the M~eSSenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., July Nv. O.. How
ard, a leading citizen of TarborO, who
is here, says the negro congressman,
George White. made a speech in Tar
boro recently, in which, after advising
the negroes to register and vote. he
said the white people had it in their
power TO control the election, and if
they did not treat the negroes right he
and other leaders would see that the
matter was taken into the courts, and,
if the courts did not give them justice,
he would say May God damn North
Carolina, the state of my birth"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
Gold Exports.

New York, July 1S.-Lazard Freres
will ship $1,000, 600 in gold bars, and
Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co. $685. 600
by tomorrow's steamer to Europe. Cold
Sachs & Co. will also ship $500, 900
in gold by tomorrow's French steamer.
This makes total thus far engaged
s., 600. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
White Men. Read

There is a reliable rumor afloat here
that Claude Bernard has been getting
prices on Winchester rifles, by the ase
presumably for the negroes here.
Who furnishes the caSh-Kings
Weekly of Greenville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

The Washington artillery. OF New
Orleans, with a record OF three wars.
Mckinley in 5 volunteers are need
ed In China =. 1m1nA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
.sHunger is the Best Sauce.,

some people are never hungry.
Whatever they eat has to be forced
down." Their is, Of course, something
wrong with these people. By taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla a short time they
are given an appetite nj then they en-
joy eating and food nourishes them. II
you n your appetite failing, just try
a bottle of Hoods. 1t is a true stom-
ach tonic and every dose does good.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

The best family cathartic is Hoods
Pills
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
re OF THE IN
DOUBT

The foreign office informs the Asso-
ciated Press that a telegram Identical
with the one handed to Secretary Hay
at Washington by Minister WI Ting
Fang has been delivered to it by the
by Sheng, the administrator of tele-
graphs at Shanghai. The foreign office
points out, however, that the date
July 81 mentioned in the telegram
probably applies to the Chinese calen-
dar n is equivalent to July 5th, ac-
cording to the Gregorian reckoning.