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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
Connie Maxwell orphanage.

"When thy father and thy moth
er forSa5,e thee then the Lord will
take the up" The fulillmept of
this divine promise has been sig
rally reulized with reference to the
inmates of the Connie Maxwell
Orpbanage. The Giver of all good
and perfect gifts has showered
blessings upon this institution
since it was founded by the late
Dr. and Mrs. ]. G. Maxwell. 1t is
monument-more enduring than
marble or brass, which time itself
cannot efface--to the memory of
the Maxwell family whose bodies
la beneath the sod of the orphan
age cemetery, but whose spirits are
reunited band around the great
white throne in b realms of
eternity.
DR.. aud Mrs. C. Maxwell while
on earth 'laid up treasures in
heaven" by providing a home for
orphan chileren. The gif's to the
from these good people
will aggregate the nlunificent sum
OF $4,000. TO those whom Gcd
has endowed with the tulent to
make and amass Wealth we would
say, in the language of the scrip
ture, $50, and dc thou likewise"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
Mrs. Sarah COvar.

Having four years since reached
the three score aud ten years pre-
scribed to mortals, Mrs. Sarah Co
var breathed her last at her home
in Edgefeld on last Saturday. Mrs
Covar was Miss Sarah Greene be-
fore her marriage to Mr.. Edward
Covar many years ago, the latter
having been killed as cepfeder-
ate soldier in the war between the
States. For a number of years
the deceased has been an invalid
and in addition 70 her aff1iction
during her later years she had lost
the sight of both eyes, being total
Iy blind. Throughout this gloomy
season, she has been known for
her sweet and noble character and
gentle submission to the Masters
will, and her life has been an ex-
ample of patience under sufferings
which all Christians might strive
to emulate.
Mrs. Covar leaves two daughters,
Mrs. Curry and Miss Ella Covar.
The immediate cause of her death
was an attack of grippe which. she
was too feeble to survive.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
Randall's Rooster.

Uncle Randall, who has been a
private in the rear rank of the
ADVERTISER force upwards of 30
years, is in the slough of de-
pond" His lamentations a r e
great and be refuses to be comfort
ed because the watch dog of his
chicken roost is dead. Uncle Ran
dali relates his tale of woe after
this manner my Die chicken
rooster tuck Ell dide wild de kolera
knight erfore lass, en- now de mig
gers will stole all Nv my chickens.
When de ole rooster wuz live be
wud squall en- larm EN- erwa y
Now de niggers will teef (teeth)
EN- ALL" Knowing the proverblal
weakness of the race we could not
give Uncle Randall much comfort.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
NOTICE.

The time has come when def
mite action must of necessity be
taken in reference to the bonds is-
sued by Pickens and Wise town.
ships in aid Of the construction of
the Cumberland Gap & Chicago
Railroad. For this purpose We re-
speetfully request all who can to
assemble in the court house on
next Saturday morning, April 26,
at II o'clock. We now believe that
an adjustment can be effected With
ths bond-holders. Respectfully,
j. G. SHEPPARD,
A. E. PADGETT,
S. MEG SIMKINs,
w, w. ADAMS,
r. A. COCHRAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
EXPOSITION BREvITIEs.

Mr.. Willie Byrd joined the Elk
position throng Tuesday morning
Mr.. J.H. Allen, acc ompanied apc
chaperoned by Misses Effie anc
Ellamays, left Tuesday for the Elk
position.
Exposition fever is raging il
Edgefeld, the latest victim being
O. Sheppard, Esq. who is in Char.
lesion for this week, accompanied
by his entire family.
The faithful and efficient cash.
icr and bookkeeper of the cotton
mill, Mr.. john R. Tompkins, has
shifted his duties upon Mr.. H. A,
Smith for few days and is Will
ing the time away in the Ivory
City.
A trio of our young bachelor
spots. Luke May. Jimmie Byrd,
and John Addison, have joined the
81 orts of the Exposition for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Caughman
returned Saturday morning from
the Exposition. Cashier Caugh-
man declares it to be very great
show.
There were many other Expo5i-
ton swallows who took their flight
yesterday, but they were on the
wing and we did not get their
names.
Candidates, when you visit the
Exposition leave your hand-shak-
ing propensities at home, for you
caunot shake The hands of every
one you me, t down there, and if
you tried to some one might shake
you before you had finished.
Nearly every other college of the
state has had its day, now it has
como the turn for our College, the
South Carolina Co-Educational
Institute, to "do" the Exposition.
The entire college force, student
body, faculty, Ill fact every one
from porter to president, is now in
Charleston. Col. Bailey has
dual purpose in carrying his stu
dents to the Ivory City. Thn pri-
mary reason being the educational
advantages, the secondary being
pleasure. Three days stay at tie
Exposition to a thoughtful aud
observant student is worth three
months within the walls OF any
college.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

The season is now on for mating
and laniolum. We have them in
many beautiful patterns.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Oak bed room and walnut mar
BILE top suites. Wardrobes With
French glass doors to match. Iron
beds and springs to fit. Chairs and
tables to fix your rooms up-to-datte
if you want them.
RAMSEY & JONES.
We have the only First-Ciass
Barber Shop in Edgefeld. Skilled
and courteous BARRIERS always OH
hand 10 serve you. Fresh towels
for every customer. Razors, scis-
sors and clippers in frst-class con-
dition. Come to us for your shav
ing, shampooing and hair cutting.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
PARLOR BARBER SHOP,
Next door to post-office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
An Echo from the Ball Game.

The Bateaburg Advocate in its
"write up" of the recent base ball
contest between the S.C.C.I. boy 6
and the team of the Batesburg In
stitute, closes with the following
very thoughtful and kind express
sion: "The visitors played good
kali we were pleased 10 meet such
a gentlemsnly set of young men.
We enjoyed their visit and hereaf-
ter they have standing bid from
our people" You are right, es-
teemed contemporary, m e
"gentlemanly set OF young mend
cannot be found. We can testify
to what their department. is at
home aud you have testified 10
what it is abroad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
DR.. Gwaltney Coming.

NJ = friends in Edgefeld
of the beloved DR.. i: fsssSSaS S" >,
have been greatly disappointssa
not having visit from him during
April. His duties rs a member of
the faculty of Shorter College have
been such hat be could not con-
venientIy leave. 1t gives US great
pleasure 10 announce tnat DR..
Gwaltrey viii | be in Edgefeld
about the 1st of June to preach the
commencement sermon. The opera
house for this occasion should be
fourfold greater than lis present
seating capacity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

Mr.. Middleton and Miss Marie Rich, both OF
Clark s Hill, are to be united in the bonds of
wedIock Al tho home of the bride today. The
groom is young man who is honored and es-
tsemed BY all who know him. The bride, by
h or lovable and amiable disposition.
of friends in the Horns Greek section where she
taught .Aourishing school for several sessions.
May thoir pathway in life be strewn with roses
is he wish OF the ADVERTISER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FOR TREASURER

l respectfully announce myself as
candidate for the Office Of County
Treasurer wiz abide by the results
nf the democratic primary and sup
port the nominees of the same. 1 say,
az | have said before, rope my friends
will remember me in this election. If
not l will love them Just the same.
J. TR..PP MCMANUs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

The Wise Township Democratic
club will meet at Horne's Greek
church on Saturday next, April
26th, at 8 O'Clock for reorganlza-
ton and 10 elect delegates 10 the
county convention. By order of
S. B. MAYS, Pres.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

The members Of he Bacon
Democratic club will meet at Har-
mony Saturday, April 26th, at 4
o'clock p. m. to reorganize and
elect delegates to the County Con-
yention. ]. H. BoUKNIGHT,
O. w. WRIGHT, Pres.
Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS !!

To the Democratic clubs of Edge
field County:
You are hereby instructed to as
semble al your places of meeting
on Saturday, April 26th, for the
purpose of reorganizing, and elect
ing delegates to the county con-
vention to be held OIL May 9Th.
THOS. H. RAINSFORD,
County Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
A NOTICE.

I take this means of notifying
my patrons that Tuesdays aud
Fridays of each week are at their
disposal for bringing in and con-
sulting about any work they may
wish to have done. Exceptions
will be made in necessary cases.
MRS. S. B. GIBSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Edgetield q. H., April 2lst,
1902:
1t II l. Bunch, 1t j G Mobley, Joe
Wise, johnnie Prince, Ellen Hafner.
Loveanner Munnoyal, Mrs f 5 Wilson
Mrs A N Brunson, Georgeyann Holds,
Viola McKinnie, Leila Parks, Prof M
Thomas Edgerton, w w Long, ED
Shield, B + Young.
When asking for letters on this list
say "udvertised."
Very respectfully.
w. II. BRUNsoN. p. NJ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
Southern II. r.. Schedule.

Trains leave Edgefield for Trenton,
Columbia, Augusta, Aiken, etc. No
129. except Sunday, 8 80 a. m; No. 1873
daily 10 p. m.
Trains arrive at Edgefeld, No. 60,
except Sunday, II 80 a. m; No. 134,
daily, 4 20.
Connection at Trenton for Augusta,
Macon, Atlanta, etc,, also for Colum-
bia, Charlotte, Washington and the
Fa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
At the Baptist Church.

Rev. A. T. Jamisop, superinten-
dent of The Connie Maxwell Or
phanage, preached in the Bap-
ist church Last Sunday morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
Edgefield Advertiser
WEDNESDAY, APRIL %, 1902
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Miss Mary Buford.-Millinery
and dress making.
Jas. E. Hart-Bargaln days six
days in the week. See ad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

The Best Prescriptions for Malaria
Cbills and Fever is bottle Of GROVES
TAsTrLEss CHILL Tonic. 1t IS simply
iron and quinine in tasteles' form
No cure-no pay. Price SOC
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

Edgefeld Democratic clubs will
meet on next Saturday afternoon,
April 26th at 3 o'clock in the court
house, to, reorganize and elect del
gates to county convention.
A. E. PADGETT,
O. A. GRIFFIN. Pres.
Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONEDAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the mon-y if it
fails to cure. E.W. Groves signature
is on each box.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-04-23
AGERTS WARTED

LIFE OF II IEWITT TALMAGE
by his sor, Rev. Frank Dewitt Tai
mage. and associate editors of Chris
tan Herald. Only book endorsed by
Talmsge family. Enormous profit for
agents who act quickly. Outfit ten
cents. Write Immediately Clark & Co.
222 S. 4th st. Phlladell hia. Mention
the Edgetield Advertiser.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-02-27
Tobacco Culture.

In my last letter promised to
say some hing about tobacco when
| wrote again.
Tobacco culture has made wond-
erful progress in Clarendon county
in the last four or FIVE years. AS
the planters have become more
expert in raising and grading it
:he demand for the product OF this
State has been greatly increased.
1t is now belived that in certain
sectionsoi SouthSarolina the tonac
coequals the finest Cuban product.
Efforts are being made to attract
the attention of the government ia
lae superior guilty OF lobatco rails
ed in this State in order that exper-
imeu,s in tobacco growing may be
made here. If our people will &c
at it right there can be money
made on tobacco raising tight here
in this county. notice that several
barns are being erected around
here. which indicates that a
start has been made. Why can't
Williamsburg produce as good to.
bacco as Clarendon? The soil
of one county joins the other and
there is practically but little differ
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-02-27
Cades Chronicles.

Mis-. Docier Ba,ir, of Mars
|, Bluff. bas been visiting relatives
in.i,is vicinity.
Mr g. L. Sauls visited Charles
ten last week OH business.
A few days ago sparks from a
locomotive set fire Ia a pile sf
cross-,is, at this place belonging
to the railroad company, burning
about $500 worth of them.
Mr. w. q. Mum spent Friday
with his parents at Efingham.
There are severa! cases of grip
areund town.
Mr. Melton Williamson is again
seen behind Nesmith Bros
counter.
MIR. A. J. Tomlinson had the
ill-luck to lose a valuable mule
last week.
l unierstand that Mr.. 7. g.
Gray, who lives near town, will
move to Clarendon county in the
near future. Mr.. Gay has re-
sided here for several years and
has made numerous friends, who
are 10th to see him leave.
MI. W.P. McGill passed through
town Saturday on the way to In
dlantown church to erect a tomb
stone at the grave Of his father,
the late DR.. Samuel D. McGill.
The many friends of Mr.. j. h
Grant will be pleased to learn that
he is improving from an illness Of
several weeks.
Rev. William Ruff preached =
torcetul sermon to large and at
tentive congregation in the loca!
Methodist church Sunday.
Capt. c. Z. Wheeler informs
this correspondent that the num-
ber of his road builders is at pres
ent sixteen. He says he has ini-
tiated more members than have
been discharged. Capt. Wheeler
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-02-27

m axes Il frst-rate chain gang su-
perintendent and we see no reason
why he should not make just as
good a county supervisor, should
he be elected to that office at the
next primary, in which we under
stand he is to be candidate. The
position now held by Capt, Whee-
ler, added to his long experience
as a peniten'iary guard. has rem
dered him we'll fitted for the office
TO which he asplres. We think
those interested IN better roads
and the welfare of the county gem
orally will make no mistake in
giving Capt. Wheeler their sup
nort lvAsHoE.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-02-27
Among the Churches.

The congregation Of the Baptist
church has decided not to call a
pastor until they can build = par
sonage.
There are two flsurishing prayer
meetings in town ut the Methodist
and Baptist churches Tuesday and
Thursday evenings, respectively.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist church will meet at the
parsonage next Monday at ; 80 p.
N. All the ladies are earnestly
requested 10 attend.
TO give the members an oppor-
tunity of hearing Mrs, Bullock, the
W. Q. T. U. organizer, the SUM-
beam Society did not hold their
regular meeting Sunday afternoon.
LastSabhath was an ideallylovelv
day and the long lines Of Worship
pers vending their way home
ward in all directions from the
morning service at the Methodist
church reminded one of the con-
gregation of a city church. Under
the inspiration sftLe sunshine and
the crowded church Rev. b.. J..
Cauthen was at his best.
A. announced last week Mrs.
Helen G. Bullock, tho organizer
Of the w. q. T. U, lectured in the
Methodist church Sunday after
noon at $3.50 s'cleck. Her theme
vas "a Mothers Plea A good
audience greeted her and her dis
course was both entertaining and
instructive. In the course of her
lecture Mrs. Bullock spoke Of the
history and purpose of the W. q.
I. q. and she gave some interest
ing statistics showing the good
work which has been accomplished.
Sunday evening Mrs. Bullock gave
another lecture on the subject,
"Sowing and Reaping."
As the result of Mrs. Bullock, 8
visit here a local branch OF the W.
c. It. U. and the Junior organiza-
ton, the Loyal Temperance Legion,
was formed last Monday afternoon.
The membership includes II
active and 10 honorary members.
The following officers were elec-
ted: President Mrs. M. A. Ross;
vice Pres, Hiss Maggie kenned!
Cor. Sec., Miss ;Lila Hemingway;
! Rec. Sec, Miss Lula Myers; Treas,
Miss Rebecca Myers; Supt. Loyal
Temperance Legion, Miss Fannie
Kennedy; Asst: Supt. Miss Bertha
Reardon; ,'Suph non-alcoholic
drin ks, MRS B G. Whitehead; Supt.
5. s. work, GO. Epps; Supt. jitera-
ture, Mrs H.O. Brltton; Supt. aLti-
narcotics. Mr.Lucius Montgomery;
Supt. social feature. Miss Fannie
Kennedy.
No orders for corn and oats will
be filed unless accompanied by
\ .l>a ..,L Do~r T. ~
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-02-27

ence in it. Let our farmers consid1
er this matter and diversity their
crops by turning their attention
to tobacco culture NoX,
Cades, s. c., Feb. %. 1909.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-02-27

No orders for corn and oats will
be filed unless accompanied by
the cash. Barr & Co,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-16
STRONG WORDS BUT TRUE.

demonstrated
Why industry that ship
competition with the world? Why
making the monposts
The
should longer
Idaho declared
tariff
remedy is plain speedy
provisions the
w.
Fusion meeting DeIamar by
gained
Republican
far makn -
in
a
HUMBOLDT county big
oites for Congressman
the Democratic Legislative ticket-slver
party
filled
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-16

Evening Of
of
In Hawley gentleman
Mr. rail-
S in a
and a tizeno the
evidently ability
a with the rail-
State
of is in
with these politically and be-
and
undoub
edy
The Washington times., 1902-08-10
SEVERE TEST IS
GIVEN FUEL OIL
LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN
ARRANGE FOR LAWN FETE
Mrs. Harriet L. Vining Chairman of the
Committee on Arrangements-Affai
to Be Held August IS and I6.

The Legion of Loyal Women held a
meeting last night at encampment head
quarters to make arrangements for the
lawn fete which will be held in the
Sherman block. August Is and 16 Mrs.
Harriet l.. Vining is chairman of the
committee on arrangements.
There will be four ice cream booths,
over which the following ladies will
preside:
Table No. Mrs. Houghton, assisted
by Mrs. Beach, Mrs. Bockoven, Mrs. Os-
burn, and Mrs. Howland.
Table No. Mrs. Hendrix. assisted by
Mrs. Miller. Mrs Goodacre. Mrs. Cutler
Miss Smith. and Mrs. Goss.
Table No. 3-Mrs. j. A West, assist
ed by Mrs. Temple. Mrs. Engle, Mrs.
Roberts, and Mrs. Dolan.
Table No. i-Mrs. Ferris, assisted by
Miss Ferris. Mrs. Calver, Mrs. Berry,
and Mrs. Porter.
The popcorn and peanut stand will be
in charge of Mrs Myers. assisted by
Miss Witham, MIS-. White. and Mrs.
Fryor. Mrs. Florence Donohue will pre-
side al the candy booth, and will have
as her assistants Mrs. Deyo and Mrs.
Mary T. Moore. Mrs. NJ. V. Moore and
the Misses Moore will serve moxie. and
Mrs. Mary A. Lamb will preside at the
coffee urn, while Rough Rider sand
wiches will be sold by Mrs. Lizzie Cal
YER
One OF the attractions of the lawn
fete will be an old time Punch and
judy show. while the mysteries CT the
green elephant will undoubtedly absorb
the attention of many OF the visitors.
The elephant will carry all sorts of sur
prises on his back, and in order to pene-
trate the secret of the packages one will
be compelled to pay wnatver price its
keeper demands.
The Washington times., 1902-08-10
BURGLARS WORK AT
BACK DOOR SCREENS
Several Houses Entcred-Police Believe
Rotbcries to Have Been Committed
by Same Persons.

The police were kept busy all day yes
tcrday. investigating numerous robberies
of different houses In the northwest Sec
tion of the city. There were several
homes reported to have been entered Fri
day night, and it Is the belief of the po-
lice that the same person or persons are
responsible for all the burglariss. Detec-
tive Sergeants Horne and Hartigan were
detailed to investigate the robberies. but
have been unable as yet to make any
headway.
The first robbery was reported carly
yesterday morning by William W. Sou
der. 1885 Kenesaw Avenue. who says rob-
bers Effected an entrance to his home
Friday night or yesterday morning by
prying open the blinds in the rear of the
house with jimmy. The thieves carried
off $50 in cash. a lady's gold watch. and
check for 500. Mr.. Souder's family was
not awakened by the intru6ers.
Arthur Hitchcock, whose house adioins
that Of Mr. Souder, reports that burglars
visited his house. cverturning many ar
ticles, but evidently saw nothing they
fancied.
The crooks then turned their attention
to the home of J. C. Mcdowell. 1852 Six
teenth Street. northwest. They were
heard at one Of the rear windows. and
an alarm was sounded. Before the ar
rival of policeman the visitors fed.
The Washington times., 1902-08-10
NAMED AS CHIEF CLERK.
Mr.. E. Hamilton, of Commissary De
partment, Wins Promotion.

nlr. Emmett Hamilton. who has jus,
been appointed chief clerk in the Office
of the Commissary General, entered the
subsistence department In 1877. His first
duty was in tine Commssary Generals
Office. Later on he was at st. Paul In
the Office OF the chief commissary OF the
Department OF Dakota.
He was chief clerk for Colonel Clague
at Cincinnati. and served in the field
with that officer during the Spanish war,
returning later 20 the Cincinnati depot
from where he went to st. Louis as chief
clerk to Colonel Clsgue
While stationed there he prepared a
compendium OF circular letters in force
in the subsistence department. and also
published pamphlet containing a syn
opsis Of general o-ders and circulars af-
fecting the subsistence department.
From st. Louis he was ordered to
Washington for special duty in the Com
missary Generals cfiice. During the
past year he has prepared. under the di-
recticn OF Brig. Gen. Jchn f. Weston.
Commissary General. new edition CT
the Subsistence Manual" which has
just appeared. Fer several vears he has
been engaged in the evenings upon a
history OF the subsistence department
which will be completed and published
next wear.
His selection as chief clerk is regarded
as an excellent one, for he has had d
wide experience IN every branch of sub
sistenoe affairs and possesses personal
qualities which also fit him for the posi-
ton.
The Washington times., 1902-08-10
RAILROAD COMPANY
NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE
Acting Coroner Decides W. c. Hershey'a
Death Accidental-Remains Re-
moved to Late Home.

Acting Coroner Giazebrook yester-
of William C. Hershey, who died Fri
day night from the effects of being
crushed between the bumpers Of two
cars in the Jersey yards OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad. issued certificate
of accidental death. The remains were
pared for burial. Later they will be
sent to the dead mans home. 1927
Trinidad Avenue northeast. The ar
rangements for the funeral have not
been completed.
The accident which resulted in Her
shey's death occurred shortly after s
O'Clock Friday night. Hershey together
with Conductor William S. Mantle, went
to a siding where number of Pullman
cars were standing, and was listening
to the conductor explaining the working
of the couplings. the young man having
just been appointed to a position as
train conductor.
While they were engaged In eXamin-
Ing the mechanism switch engine ap-
preached, and cutting loose a heavy
Pullman car. allowed 1t TO move slow
ly toward the long string on the sid
ing. Unconscious of their danger the
two men went on with their conversa-
tion. p Suddenly Mantle saw the heavy
car approach, and with a cry of warn
ing sprang to one side. Before Hershey
could do the same his body was crush
ed between the two couplers. DR.. Bat
tie was summoned. and after viewing the
pronounced life extinct. Mantle
was only slightly injured about the
body