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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-15

Resolved, That our members
in the Legislature secure such leg
islation as will enable the people
of Pickens and Wise Townships,
to issue new bords to pay by ccm-
prom SO or otherwise, the railroad
bonds, if a commission consisting
of three from each Township to
be named in the Act, decides that
they shall be settled"
Mr. Thurmond, in discussing his res
olutlon among other things, said
conclude from the resolution offer
ed by the Committee, that it curtem-
plates issuing new bonds at one num-
d; ed cents in the dollar, for the OLD
ones, without delay. Our Supreme
court has declared township RR bonds
unconstitutional unless the road has
been completed Though the township,
and this was our our Supreme courts
constr uction of our own statutes aud
constitution. Now, the comfy be-
tween the State and Federal courts re-
quires the Federal courts to follow the
decisions of any State Supreme court
on the construction of the statutes and
constitution of such State. The Fed
eral courts have refused to follow our
Supreme courts decisions in the bond
cases, and now there is clash between
those courts.
1t is admitted law that the Federal
courts can enforce judgment for tax
es. as in our case. only through our
County officials. and have no power to
send marshal to enforce it.
The legislature, following the deci-
sions of our Supreme courts, passed an
Act forbidGing all officers from levy
ing or collecting this railroad tax, and
our Supreme court has recently issued
an Injunction against the County Of
ticers of certain county, and forbade
and enjoined them from collecting the
sa tax, and the motion for perma-
merit injunction is pending, and ia.
vor law that will enable US to issue
the bonds IL we have it to do, but am
against paying these bonds until our
own court says we have them to pay
favor exhausting every means to de-
feat them.
Mr. MEG Simkins made speech op-
posing the adoption of the committees
and In favor of the Thurmond IesOlu-
tion. He said that one meant to shut
off all chances of compromise and pay
thu debt dollar for dollar, while the
other left the way open for compro-
m Sc, and at the same time provided
for legislation authorizing the refund
ing OF the debt even though compro-
mise was not perfected. He express
ed the opinion that If our State su
preme court granted the injunction
asked for in the Greenville case, that
we should also ask for Qne, and that
if we showed a determined fight the
bond holders would eventually ccm-
promise and be glad to do SO.
The other gentlemen who par:
ticipated in the debate were Jonn
y sheppard,A E Padgett S 3 May
son and. A S Tempkins OH the one
side, and ] W Thprmopd, B 3
Nicholson, James II Tillmap and
S MEG Sinking.
We have not the resolutions of
the committee, but really there is
but little difference in the mean.
ing of the two. The resolutions
prepared by the committee were
adopted by vote of % to 25.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-15

unspeakable. there is also much Z
comfort aud rejoicing in the tag
that for them there is perfect safe
ty, and that JOY and jnfnjts haR
pin, IS is theirs " beyond the rl1
err" Death loves shining MARI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-15

DR. Ernest C Smith, of Willis
ton, has arrived in Edge6eld with
his family and is occupying So
licitor VIM Thurmond's cottage in
S,uth Edgefeld, lately vacated by
Mr. Luthea Bell. DR. Sm.,h comes
to Edgefeld we'll recommended as
dentist. He will occupy the Of
fee formerly vacated by Dentist
Sharpton, in the Chronicle build
ing. We bespeak for him abun-
dant success, and may his stay in
Edgefeld be long and prosp erous
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-15
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Pose
Office at Edgefield c. H., January II
1902: Fl,
Lewis Stevens, John Butler, Mrs y
P Zimmerman, Rose Mitchell, Mss
Anna johnson, Mrs Thonas Holihes.
Mrs Marie Scott, Miss savannah
Thurmond, Miss Eleanor BroWn,Mr
Matte David.
When asking for letters on~ehts list
say advertised"
very respectfully,
w. II. BRUNsoN, P. M.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-15
RAILROAD BONDS.
The Citizens Interested Held
Mass Meeting Last Friday

On Friday last the representa-
tive men of Pickens and Wise
townships assembl ia the court
house in reply to the following
called meeting
Some time ago Honorable j c
Sheppard. Mayor W w Adams,
President A E Padgett, S MEG
Simkins, Esq. and Mr. R A Cochran
were appointed committee to
take into consideration the ques-
tion of the bonded Indebtedness uf
Pickens and Wise townships, and
were requested to.report to sub
sequent meeting. Now, that the
time for the payment of taxes has
expired,s and no rail road taxes
have been paid, so far as we know,
and the legislature is soon to con-
vene, it is important that the peo-
Pile of the two townships shall again
meet and consider this most i'm
portant and serious matter. We
therefore respectfully request our
fellow citizens of Pickens and
Wise townships to meet in the
Court House at II O'Clock a. m. on
Friday, the 10th Of January, 1902,
for the purpose of considering
what shall now be done under the
circumstances.
Honorable Thomas Rainsford
was called to the chair and Mr. NJ
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-03-06
Cades Chronicles.

MIR. w. E. Nesmlth visited
Charleston a few days ago o,
business.
Miss Ethel Nesmith is here on
a visit to relatives.
Overmuch rain has considerably
retarded farming operations in
this section.
Col. Pete Epps and others went
cunning one day last week and
succeeded In basging SO Of the
feathered tribe.
Miss Dessie McElvsen's school
at this place closed last Friday.
Lite Abbie and Daisy, daugh-
tiers o. Dir. j. H. Grant, are recov-
ering from an attack Of grip. Mrs.
Grant is quite sick at this whiting.
Nr. w. P. McGill, Jr., has ac-
cepted a clerkship with Nesmith
Bros. Willie is we'll known here.
having previously held similar
position with Mr.. A. A. May. dur
inr which time he made many
friends, who are glad to have him
back again
Instead of $500 worth OF rail-
road ties being burned here, as
stated last week In this correspon.
dence, there were 500 ties destroy.
ed by the FIRE. lFANHoE,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-03-06

Mr.. J. II. Ba1ley has been un-
able TO discharge his duties as mail
carrier for about a week on account
of his having been held in the te-
nacious clutches OF that monster, la
grip. Under the effective minis
trations Of DR.. VS.. Lynch he
hopes to be freed from the afore-
said clutches in a few days.
Mr. John Thompson came up
last Saturday from Vox to spend
the intervening interval till Mon
day with his daughter, Mrs. J. NJ.
Baxley. at Scranton. SLY Fox.
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Benson Briefs

Rev. William Ruff, the pastor in
charge, occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist church Sunday at the
usual hour.
Mr. w. Z. Snowden has accepted
q clerkship with Mr.. Munnerlyn
at Choppee.
Rev. R.W. .Humphries,o Ridge
vile, visited the family of Mr.. j.
B. Chandler a few days last week.
Mr.. Lonnie Flasler is at home
again with relatives in the neigh
borhood.
Tobacco planters are busily en-
gagged erecting the barns required
for curing the crop.
There have been of late fire.
quent thuaderstorms accom- panied
by great quantity of rain and
hail, retarding farming operations
to a considerable extent. From
The outlook at present the cotton
acreage will fall below the average
this year. The fertilizer move
ment up to this time is smaller
th an has been noted for several
yeais past. W. s. q.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-03-06
Greens GOSSIP.

A good deal OF stckaess is noted
n this community.
Miss Rosa Graham is progress
ing finely with her school here.
She is an excellent teacher.
Our farmers are making good
use of their time preparing their
lands for cultivation. The lndi-
cations are that more grain and
less cotton will be planted. There
will be less guano used than
usual. Mr.. W. D. Bryan will
try about seven acres in truck.
A good deal of much needed
ditching has been done hereabout'
within the past few msnths. This
is as it should be, as our lands
nearly all lack drainage.
Mr.. Valceur Eagerton, who
lived near Suttons, died on Satur-
day and was buried on at Union
church Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock. Mr.. Eagerton was about
81 years old, and his death is pc.
culiarly sad as he had been mar
ried only a few months.
BISMARCK.
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Senooi Closing at Dry Swamp.

Miss Tisen Bradley's school at
Dry Swamp closed last Friday
evening with very interesting ex-
ercises. The school house was beau
tifully decorated and the patrons
henored the occasion BY their
presence. Following is the pro-
gramme:
Opening Address, Annie Tlsdale.
jingle. Jingle. Walter Tisdaie.
Dialogue, A Trip to Chicago, Wal
ter and Annie Phillips, Cleve-
land Scott.
Address to teacher, Susan T,sdale.
The Blue and the Gray, Richard
1isdale.
Address to Ladies and Gentlemen,
Cary Tlsdale.
Address of Welcome, Marion Tis-
dale.
The First Pair OF Pants, Evelyn
Guerrv.
Why I'd Rather be boy, Query
Tisdale.
Dialogue on George Washington
four little boys.
The Lord Is nay Shepherd, Louise
McGiIl.
Ny Papa, Tom Phillips.
True Bravery, Eva Rogers and
Cleveland Scott.
The Creeds of the Bells, ten little
girls.
The Bridge, Florence Tisdale.
Little Star, Lizzie Ttsdale.
Oh! Why Should the Spirit of
Mortal be Proud? Lizzie Phil
lips.
Curfew a ust Not Ring Tonight,
Lena Phillips.
Wishing, Ruth Phillips.
Valedictory.::B BERTHE Query.
The departure of Miss Bradley
causes universal regret and it IS
hoped that she will be with US
again. I.
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Glimpses Of GreeIeyviIie.

Mr. R. j. Bradham has moved
to Greeleyville to accept posi-
lion with the Mallard Lumber Co.
Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Hogan have
lust returned from Charleston al
ter taking in the exposition foc i
few days. Mr.. q. K. Register has
also visited the big show recently.
Miss Addie Register, of North
Carolina. s here Oh a visit 10 her
brother, Nr. j. F. Register.
Mr. j. A. Scarborough, the pop
ular representative of Alex Sprunt
d Son was here Monday buying
cotton.
The infant child of Mr.. B. D.
Celclough is recovering from a
critical illness.
The school here, under the able
management of Prof. N. D. Le-
sss.e. is in a flourishing condi'
ten. The public term will last
about a week longer.
Mr.. Marvin H. Branch, Of the
"Old North State" is visiting his
brother, Mr.. r. P. Branch.
Farmers are going cheerfully
ahead with their work, taking sd-
vantage OF the propitlous weather.
We trust they will make a good
crop this year.
Miss Alice O'Bryan, of Ameri-
Gus, Ga. is the guest OF Mrs. 8.
B. Warner.
Mr.. J. 3. Montgomery was In
town Monday from Santee.
+, While the storm was raging last
Thursday night one Of OUT subur-
ban citizens, Mr.. E. G. Spann,
heard his dogs baying something
in his yard. So persistent were
they sfter the quarry that not.
withstanding the bowling wind
and driving rain he opened the
dosr and pried into the darkness.
What was his horror TO see what
seemed to be the body Gt huge
black bear, now on top now under
the dogs. Not wishing to have
Bruln crush the life out of one or
more of his faithful CANNES he
withdrew again into the house,
and returning with his double
barrelled gun, let loose both bar
rels al the bear. When the dogs
cleared away holes could be seen
through the object where the
buckshot had entered. Thinking
itstraage thathe killed the bear''so
dead" he ventured out and found
,nat he had put two loads OF shot
through his new umbrella! Hls
friends advise him to buy bear
trap and keep 1t set tor bear and
other varmints.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-03-06
Scranton Snap Shots

Three "shows" visited Scranton
last week; enc was operated by
whites, the other two by negroes.
Mr.. d. Nachman opened up his
store at this place Tuesday, Feb
ruary 25. Also on the same day he
started his mill to work again.
We s1asRR n; VI; Nseahhaape Nsehf' : tsSss success
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
CARNEGIE SAYS
No True Scot Will See an Edward
 Crowned.

A Washington telegram to The Chicago Inter-Ocean says that when Andrew Carnegie was aS1ut to sail Tor Ensland several weeks ago. Jce Mahley. or Ndine asked him if ne attended to attend the coronation. Carnegi- jumped to hls feet win inc exclamation: Attend the cor oration of an Edward. and l d true Scotchman! What are you th.nklhs about? 1 shall not attend the corona tIon, 1 might do SO had the King se- Iected any other title than that of Edward VII, but under that title ] cannot see him crowned King of England and Scot land. No true Scot can go to Lohdon 10 see an Edward crowned as King. It WoulJ remind him of the invasion of Scotland by the first Edward. the betrayal and death of Wallace, and the long wars for independence that followed: No' SIT, I am not going to the Coronaton. Ine King was my friend when he was only the Prince of Wales. but as King Ed ward VII I cannot gee him crowned. l shall go to Skibo and remain there until after the coronation.
 This Illustrates one of the peculiar char acteristics of the great ironmaster. He is now an American citizen. and he Is personal friend of the present King of England. but he still has in him the blood of q Scotchman. and he cannot forget that the first subjusation CT Scotland by England was with an Edward on the throne. Though Andrew Carnegie came to this country when only lJ years old, and not only lflaug HIS lVI tune hNitS Dut also secured all his education in this country. becomirg one of our best and strongest advocates of Democracy. he did not become an American citizen until shortly before the death or James G. Blaine ten years ago, After he had made his great fortune and reputation as the great ironmaster of this country. he had an ambition to return tO hls natlEe heath in Dumferlanr and run for Parliament. When Blaine visited him in Scotland. Car negie made known his ambition to the great Republican leader
 Elaine remarked: If you want to be known as a great man here in England I would advise vo4 to remain in the United States and become an American citizen If YOU want to utterly destroy your reputation in the United States would advise you to return to Scotland and be elected to Parliament"
 nepie He took Rlaine's advice, returned to New York and took out his naturaliza- ton papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

in jewelry. The fad does not relate 70 closely to the jewelry itself as in the manner of wearing it, for they have sprung the novelty of wearing gem- studded brooches fastened. to the skin. Tho effect is startling and has caused no end of questioning and comment.
 The idea was brought from Paris. where the two young women .aw a French act ress wearing such an ornament. Their curiosity was aroused. and they found after persistent inquiry that the feat was accomplished by having the skin pierced. just as the ears are pierced for earrings. Then the brooch Is pinned on. But the process of preparation was too painful and dangerous for the American actress es, so they set their brains to work and soon evolved a scheme that would eli- able them to startle the public and dodge the surgical operation. They discovered that an adhesive plaster would serve their purpose fully as well as a pierced skin. and the experiment once tried resulted successfully. The brooches are made so that the plaster can be fastened to their backs and in turn applied to the skin. where 1t holds so firmly that it Is not easily displaced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

apothecaries who have run up their bilis in such cases to 40. 50 or 50 pounds Ev- cry time a physician writes, he says. 1t is supposed to put los. or l2s in the apoth- ecary's way Then as a postscript, he prints the following on the last page.
 IN. B.-Having taken notice of some errors in the practice of other physicla ns. I shall frankly own one in my own: have hitherto been too zealous in recom- mend:ng one particular apothecary. but I am resolved. fori the future, to let all my patients make use of any apothecary they like best. which I think Is but do- ing justice to the gentlemen of that pro fession."
 Whether this was really honest re- pentance. or whether the one particular apothecary mad offended Master Dovs~. cid not appear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

owned a plantation near there. 1t occur red to him that some of the old family servants might be living in that neigh borhood. He made inquiries and found that his surmises were correct He pro- cured a buggy one day and drove out to the home of the ex-slaves. One of them was Aunt Louisa, who was formerly seamstress in his fathers family. When he arrived at his destination and walked up to the house he saw an old negro wo- man sitting at the doorway. Although 1t had been many years since he had seen her he recognized her as Aunt Louisa and he accosted her and said: 'Ain't this Aunt Louisa?"
 "Yes, honey" was the response, "but Tse blind but dat do sound powerful like my young Mars Dams voice."
 Mir. Bestor said that he then informed her that it was Mars Dan come to see her. and he said that the old lady clasped him in her arms and showered kisses upon him as though she had been his own mother. Tt was a most pathetic m setir-." said MT. Bestor, as tears filled his eyes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand tive lty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys; If 1t stains the linen it is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it. or pain in the back Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
REPAIRS, RED TAPE STYLE.
Elaborate Preparations by the Gov
 ernment to Fix Up Wagon.

New York Evening Post.
 When the United States Government has to have one of it's wagons repaired 1t begins to make preparations for the event several weeks in advance A pas senSer wagon belonging to the army quartermaster depot in this city needs renoyating, and clerks in the army build ing began uawinding reels of red tape last Thursday, so that the wagon may be repaired by July. The circumlocution machinery has just started fairly going Colonel kimball, assistant quarterma ster general has issued a general notice that ho will receive sealed proposals, in du- plicate. subject to the usual conditions, until F o'clock noon, June ?, 1902. and then opened He stipulates that the wagon must be put in first class condition Ac- cording to the circular proposal the fol- lowing are approximately the repairs needed:
 New rubber cover for seat. new apron. new pair lamp covers, recover dash re- cover side wings. repai~ and clean trim ming. new carpet on sides. new front side panel new head block, repair body re- pair moulding, repair back window, re- pair covering on frames, two new spring blocks. one-half new rim. cover rockers new set axle washers. set and straighten axles, repair all clips, set up. clean and retemper springs; set four tires. reft irons on front gear. all new spring bolts. repair fifth wheel and king bolt. replate and japan lamps, replate handles, caps and pole-crab; new roof overhaul all iron work and furnish all new bolts nec- essary. burn off old paint and repaint with two coats of lead. four coats of rough stuff. two coats color. one coat col or and varnish, two coats rubbing and one coat of finishing varnish
 The list of needed repairs causes one to wonder whether the wagon will hold together until such q date in June as the contract may be awarded, or wheth 4r it would not be cheaper to buy d new wagon.
 rho T-pited Statas C.,,,,rp1oapt doc, ,o. commit itself in any way to have the wagon repaired at the present time anI reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals or any part thereof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
ACHES AND PAINS
 IN BONES, JOINTS AND BACK.
Itching Seabby Skin, Eczema, Erupiivs SkIn| Diseases, Blood Hot or Thin, humoFs,
 Serofula, Cured by 3. B. B. Sample Free.
HIGHLY ENDORSED AS THE BEST BLOOD
 REMEDY TN EXISTENCE.

Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B. is perfect Blood Puri-
 fer kills the poison in the blood which aches and pains of Rheumatism, Old Sores, Ucers Scrofua, Skin Hunors Eczema, Cancer. Caarrh, Bos Carbuncles Eat ing Sores, etc., thus making perfect Blood Balm cured thousands of people, and these people glad speak a good word for B. B. B. fss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. the great kidney and bladder rem cdy, fulslls every wish in curing rheuma- tism. pain in the back. kidneys. liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor. wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day. and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordiaary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized It stands the highest TOT It's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best Sold by druggists in hfty- cent and one-dollar sizes.
 You may have sample bottle or Swamp Root and a book that tells more abe ut it. both sent absolutely free by mail Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing- hamton N. Y. When writing mention that you read this generous offer in The Montgomery Advertiser. Don't make any mis take, but remember the name. swamp Root pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y.. on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
Wear Brooches Fastened to the Skin.

Two actresses, Ruby Paine and Isabell Franklin. appearing iR the 'Chaperons'' in New York, have introduced d new fad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

A sidellght on the relations between doctors and apothecaries in the early days of ths eighteenth century is thrown by Thomas Dover treatise. In chapter on ague flor which he says bark is the best medicine Known 10 mankind, though he could have the resinous quality of 1t sep arated from the earthv parD he remarks that he cannot prescribe to please the case to pounds" though he has known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
DISEASE OF THE SCALP.
ENDORSEMENT FROM THE MEDICAL PROGRESS.

been torougy tested in hospital practice and nss
 
 
  ebotte,w with directions for home cure Sample of free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta Describe troubie and free medical advice sent in letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Bridget, don't you think you can get along without so n Ich company? I'm sure no one else would stand it?"
 Sure. ma'a am thot's why Orm staying wid ."-Brooklyn Life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

This doctrine of reciprocity: we all be- lieve in if. Favor for favor; that's the way strong friendships are formed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
Hls sIoHT THREATENED,

While picnicking last month my IL
year old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant" says w. H. Dibble, Of
Sioux City Iowa. 'FEe rubbed the
poison of his hands into his eyes
and for awhile we were afraid he would
loose his sight. Finally q neighb0r
recommended DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. The first application helped him
and in few days he was as we'll as ever. f"
For skin diseases, cuts, burds, scalds,
wounds, insect bites, DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is sure cure. Relieves
piles at once. Beware of counterfeits.
Brown & Bearden.