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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
,ec.al TO the Indlanspolis Journal.

SPECIAL to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. April 1s.-The
Wabash river. with twenty feet four inches
In the channel and spreading for miles
through the bottom lands. to-day came to
. stand with a record for high water Sec
end to the June freshet OF 1888, when there
we're twenty-eight feet In the channel. A
steamboat IL advertised TO make trips up
fho river 10 Fort Harrison to-Esorrow. All
Pfver craft for twenty years have been go
~ under the vandalia and Big Four rail-
To0A bslHro1 without the Csc OF the draws.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Colonel Bryan's Remuneration.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES Ind, April 1S.-Col. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan, en- route to Princeton,
spent few hours in Vincennes this after
noon He declared that he has no intention
OF ever again being a candidate for Presi-
dent He was driven over the city in a
carriage and visited several places of his
toric intprpSt
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Marion Man Badly Hurt.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, April 1S-Herbert
Runyon, of this city, was probably fatally
hurt at Dayton, o.. yesterday. In trying to
board a train he fell beneath the wheels
One leg was so badly mashed that 1t had
to be amputated near the body. The other
leg was broken. Runyon is eighteen years
old. He was employed at Dayton.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
De Pauvv University.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, April 1S.-At
meeting Of the Alpha chapter of Indiana.
Phi Beta Kappa, the following members
OF the graduating class of De Pauw Uni
versity were elected to membership: Mabel
Bonnell, Josephine Calhoun, Ruby Faris,
Frederick B. Holmes, Halle Landes, Grace
Leas, Anna Marlatte, Ada Shafer and Nell
lie Walker.
The faculty has chosen Professor Long
den to represent the university at the in
stallation of DR.. Kind as president of Ober-
lin College on May 13
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

ST PAUL. Mimi. April ls.-A gasoline
stove exploded at the home of Charles
Adams on st. Charles street here to-day.
MIR. Adams. aged eighty years. and his son
Charles. aged thirty-fve. were seriously
burned. while Miss Eva Holly. their house
keeper. was so badly burned that she may
die.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Hale and Hearty at Ninety-Five.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, April 1s.-Erhardt Hib-
ner, a resident here since Seymour was
first laid out, celebrated his ninety-fifth
birthday yesterday. He is in good health
and is seen the street frequently. He
reads the daily papers and keeps posted on
current events. He shaves himself regu-
larly. Mr.. Hibner is a native of Germany.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE. Ind. April 1S.-Col. c. B.
Oakley is lying fatally sick at his home in
this city from an attack OF paralysis. He
is seventy years old and his death is ex-
pected at any moment. He was one OF the
two Republicans ever elected mayor OF Fort
Wayne His civil war service was in the
same regiment as that OF Governor Durbin
and the Governor appointed him oil in
spector for this county on Jan. l. He has
lived here all his life. his father having
been one OF the eity's pioneer settlers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

COLON, Colombia, April 1s-The MEM
bers OF the subcommittee or the United
States Panama Canal Commission. who ar
rived here Thursday, went TO Panama
day for the purpose OF calling on Governor
Nuts Duran, who. IL Is reported. has been
ordered to proceed 10 Bogota, the capital.
on an important mission. The Governors
attitude toward the canal treaty is gener-
ally regarded as favorable.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Success of "BIoodIess' Surgery.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind, April 1S-Prof. A.
b. Grove. of the local high school, wired
from Chicago to-day that the success of
the operation on his little four-year-old
daughter by DR.. Lorenz was demonstrated
this morning, when the doctor removed the
cast. The trouble was identical with that OF
Lolita Armour. 1t will require month TO
straighten out the child's leg after six
months of incarceration In the plaster
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Bought by Union Traction Company.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
HUNTINGTON, Ind. April 1s.-Manager
g. L. Nelson. OF the Fort Wayne & South
western. has admitted in letter to DR..
c. II. Good, of Warren. that the interest
OF the Mckinley syndicate in the proposed
Fort Wayne & Southern, which was TO
build from Marion TO Huntington. has been
sold to the Union Traction Company Ma
terial for this line was contracted for sew
eral months ago. and the line was 10 have
been built at once. Nelson says in all
probability IT will be built, and the Union
Traction Company Is now considering a
direct line from Marion to Fort Wayne.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
GLASS FACTORIES CLOSED.
Annual shutdown Comes Much Earlier
than I'm Former Years.

than I'm Former Years.
Special to tho indianapolis Journal
HARTFORD CITY. Ind. April 1s.-The
Johnston, Blackford and CleIland Glass
Companies, all members of the Federation
Window Glass Company and representing
seventy-two pots capacity, greater than
any other one city in the combination
closed to-day. This Is the annual shut
down for the summer months, although six
weeks I'm advance of previous years. This
is occasioned, II is said, by the overproduc-
tion In the market. Some aver however,
that the early shutdown caused by
the trust bringing the blowing machine into
play as a club.
This city having five window glass plants
idle this early in the season, will find 1T
great hardship from business standpoint.
Merchants who bought on the basis of a
long find themselves overstocked.
When the factories will resume next fall
cannot be determined at this time but il is
predicted that it will be much later than
formerly.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

to return to Wabash in few weeks. Mr..
Lawshe is suffering from a chronic affec-
ton OF the throat, and the physicians say
that unless he returns from the tropics for
time at least the trouble may develop
into tuberculosis. He and his family have
signifed their intention of coming back TO
Indiana and spending part Of the summer
here.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

EVANSVILLE. Ind. April ls-The Ohio
river has been stationary all day and rain
is expected TO fall before morning. This
has caused great alarm among the people
living I'm the bottoms. as II Is thought the
river will pass the danger line of thirty-five
feet here by Tuesday OF next week.
The lower Wabash river is still rising
Anderson and Pond rivers the highest in
years. Lumber men along Green river are
trying 30 save their logs.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

CHICAGO April 1s.-Thirteen men were
noisoned tonight by eating soup In
saloon at so Hoyne avenue. The soup was
nart of a free lunch and nearly all of the
men who were In the place partook OF II.
In a short time II was necessary to take
several Of them to q hospital Three OF
them are In serious condipon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Carthage Postomce Robbed.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

opecldi 10 tne lnuldndpOlS Journdi.
CARTHAGE, Ind, April 1S.-Burglars
pried open the front door of the postofice
at o'clock this morning. The safe was
blown open and the glass in one section of
boxes was shattered by the explosion. Be-
tween 500 and $50 worth of stamps, s. in
pennies and the money order books were
taken. After the explosion five men were
seen to leave the office. but no alarm was
given.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

ton to-day A committee was appointed
to memorialize the government for an
tensive geographical, geological and eth
biographical survey Of the Philippine
islands. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, DIR. Daniel
G. Gilman; secretary, Professor Moore, OF
Harvard University; corresponding secre-
taIy. Professor Hopkins of Yale; treasurer,
professor Williams, of Yale; librarian, Pro-
lessor Van Name, Of New Haven. num-
ber of papers were read, after which the
society adjourned to meet April Z, 1904 in
Washington.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Homer and Eva KIN rhem.eive..

PUEBLO, Col, April ls.-Homer Hay
cock, a special policeman I'm Denver, and
his wife Eva were found dead In lodg-
ing house here to-day. Each had been shot
i'm the head and there was a revolver In
the Woman's hand
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
cou,a,. Yacht Disabled.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April ls.-Edwin
cou,d's Yacht Chicota, which sailed from
Eorfolk for Annapolis on Thursday and
for which Mr. Gould and party OF friends
had been waiting. arrived tonight. Ii was
partly disabled in the lower bay during the
not make the usual speed. The yacht win
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Mr.. Law.he VIII Return soon.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH. Ind, April 1s.--A- l.. Lawshe.
Of this city. who for the last two years has
been auditor Of the Philiaoines- is ex;,ected
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

The high water makes it necessary to open
the draws tomorrow. and IL Is question
IL the long unused apparatus will work.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19
Two Boys Drowned.

GRAND LEDGE. Mich. April ls.-Albert
and Marvii williams, four and six years
old. were carried over the dam In Grand
river and drowned.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

sail for New York tomorrow by the inland
route. Mr.. Gould and his friends went
aboard tonight.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

You cannot get a first-class dinner unless
the wine you serve is Cooks Impersal kx-
ira Dry Champagne.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

BALTIMORE. April 1S.-The American
Oriental Society closed It's yearly conven-
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-04-19

LINING SALE
KID CAMBRIC-Black and colors, full
standard quality, so quality g 0I/
PERCALINE.,Yard wide. fast TX
black and all colors, per yard. Il u
PERCALINE-Silk finish, yard wide,
dnsl,tn fast black and all colors' soc Is
MOIRE VELOUR LINING-Fast black
and all colors, for drop skirts or o.
jacket lining, 35c quality. ........... -
black and gray, 15c quail q
FRENCH HAIRCLOTH-Fast black, a
superior article, pure hair, 16 m
inches wide, 25c quality. ............. Az
SHRUNK CANVAS - In black, -
gray and natural, 15c quality .........
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
WEDNESDAY. MAR 1S, 1903.

Not only read his advertisement,
which appears elsewherein our col
umns, but call at the store of Mr..
c. E. May and see the new goods
that fill his shelves and are piled
upon his tables and counters.
Mr.. May will take pleasure IN show
ing you through his large stock
aud you can bank upon every
word that be tells you about them.
Every department OF his store is
now filled and early shoppers will
get first choice.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. II. Minis gave
a delightful reception to the 27 8.
C. C. I. girls at their home on
Saturday afternoon last. II was
very pleasant occasion both for
hosts and guests. Before adieus
were bidden oil repaired to the
dinil g room where tempting viands
and refreshments were served. For
some days prior to the entrs OF
this bevy of beautiful girls into
his nome Mr.. Minis was on the sick
list but the diversion of the occas-
ion and his effort to appear seven
teen instead of seventy dispelled
all aches and pains. Is there a
malady that would not be cured by
holding pleasant converse with
and feasting oEes eyes upon II
pretty girls?
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders, and directors of The
Farmers Bank was held in the
bank on Tuesday. The same off,
Cers and directors were reelected.
We publish in this issue the an
nual statement of this prosperous
institution. A comparison of this
statement with that of last year
will show how marvellous and un-
precedented has been the banks
growth. Let the figures speak for
themselves: Last year the depos-
its were sS3, 12S,01, now they are
$121,916,11; last year the loans
aggregated $154,856,42, now they
1892, 907,8 The net profits for the
year are $S,46O,S6 or 14a per cent.
This phenomenal success can be
accounted for in two words, "Good
managemens"-on the part of the
officers Of the bank who are to be
congratulated upoP so good a
showing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
One Person In Each Town.

Can earn money selling oul
Family Preparation among their
neighbors; send US sl.00 and we
will send you an Agents Outfit
consisting of $4.O0 worth of goods
(which if you are not satisfied with,
you may deliver back to US and
We will return money! One out
ft only will be sent. to the same
person, and all future lots will
cost you double the above price
the first lot being to introduce the
goods. Adress A. LEE WADE CANT,
Agt. {0.31) Boston Mass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18

An annea will be made determine who law
ul owne1s of the Columbia bank to the credit Al
Exchange county alliances no longer IN existence
this question has "Who should receive the money
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
Union Meeting.

The Union Meeting of the End
division of the Edgefield Baptist
Association will convene with the
Plum Branch church Of Christ on
Saturday before the 5th Sunday in
March, at 10 q. m,
Missionary Sermon by Rev J i
Littlejohn.
Query 1. Is not the improper OBJ
servance of the Sabbath growing
sin. Speaker, T. Talbert.
2. Is not Bible discipline one of
the great need of our churches? =?
Speaker p r Waits.
g. Should we read or study the
Bible merely as duty? Speaker.
90 Zimmerman.
4. The profits ofGodliness. Speak
ers. Rev P B Lanham, Rev j 2
Mealing.
DR.. D. A. J. BELL, Mod.
S. f. Freeland, Sec.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18

We notice in a Greenwood pape,
that Rev. John A. Holland, the &C.
tive and energetic representative
of the manufacturers of Krell pi.
amos and whose advertisement ap-
pears in our columns, has just in
stalled $3.50 Krell piano in the
home of a prominent citizen near
Greenwood. Mr.. Holland 10 one
of tho most successful dealers in
musical instruments who canvasses
in our section. He succeeds be-
cause every word he uttsrs can bs
relied upon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
Presentment of the Grand Jury
EDGEFIELD. S. c.,
March 10, 1903.

EDGEFIELD, S. c.,
March 10, 1903.
To His Honor, Judge ]. c. Klugh,
Judge Presiding at the March
Term of Court, 1903.
Having passed upon all Bills of
Indictment handed us by the SOlic-
itor, We beg to make the following
report:
After appointing the standing
\ com mittees for the year, as follows:
County Home-J. +. Bettis, A. B.
Miller, w. R. Swearingen. County
Offices Books. B. Adams, +. J.
Norris, N. NJ. Jones. Chain Gang
T. P. Morgan, J. ID. Cornet, J. j. Gar
nett.
The Grand Jury visited the Jail
in bo,ly. We are pleased to find 50
few prisoners in Jail. We find the
Jail has been recently white-washed
and is in a neat condition. 1t has
been brought 10 our attention by
the County Physician that the pris.
oners in Jail should be provided
with cots to sleep on, and especially
should they be required to take
bath and change their under.cioth.
| ing at least once week as 1t is
dangerous to the health of the in
mates flom hygenic standpoint
and upon examination We recon-
mend this suggestion of the County
Physician should be carried out, if
nacessary, at the. expense OF the
County. We also find that there
a-ev.-;r-ec4Tyy-uu FH.I
commend that the same be attend.
ed to at once. We find the roof on
the rear end of the Court House is |
in bad condition and this should be
Immediately repaired.
Weare informed by some of our
membership arein position toknow
that the bridges across Stevens
Creek at Prices Mill and Clarks are
In q dangerous condition and we
recommend that the proper au.
thorities put these brides in q safe
condition at once or they may be
carried away by tie next highwa-
ter.
The County Home Committee re.
ports to US that they have visited
the County Home and found every
thing in q satisfactory condition.
There are eighteen inmates 9 whites
and 8 colored. They have on hand
about one hundred and bushels of
corn and forage enough to furnish
he place this year. We recommend
hat the Steward be provided with
10 inexpensive set of blacksmith
ools.
The Committees on County Of.
ices and Books and on Chain Gang
re instructed to make careful ex.
limitations and report at the Au-
ust Term of Court. We respect
ully call the attention of the Court
Recommendations Of Grand Jury
1902 to which it appears to us no E
ttention has been paid. We fur =
her call the attention to the Court
hat no provision has been made for
ourt expenses for this year which
lakes hardships on Jurors espe-
ially. And in our judgment the 7.
ounty Officials in charge of such =
latters should make provision to =
ay to Jurors what the law allows j.
ithout any discount. A
Thanking your Honor, the Solici-
r and other officials of the Court
r courtesies extended to us.
Respectfully submitted,
N. NJ. JONES, foreman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
.IOHNSFON

bRe ssmgsallsaaalAp sGs e sss1fhhbbag s1fehhbbag
it is douoted by many to hav
been smallpox. There was an al
dible smile rippled ever the cor
gregation last Sunday when it wa
announced that there would be n
services in the Presbyterian churcl
as the pastor, Rev. T. P. Burgess
was not allowed to come on accoun
OF the quarantine regulations.
Rev. Hugh Merkeraon, q Presby
terian minister of Anderson, spen
the week here. He has had charge
OF a church on the Edisto, is 6
fine conversationalist, and We re.
gretted not hearing him from the
pulpit. He left Saturday for An.
dtrson.
The Daughters of the Confeder-
acy and the New Century Club
both met at the home of Miss Hor-
tense Landrum. The one on Thurs
day and the other on Friday after
noon. The New Century Club ap-
pointed two delegates, Mrs. P. N.
Lott, the President, and Miss
Clara Sawyer to attend the Con.
vention, to be held in Columbia
during the month of April.
The New Century Club will give
an entertainment Friday evening
of this week for the benefit of their
library. The committee, Mrs, Lu-
cas- Walker, Mrs. JAS. Strother and
Miss Clara Sawyer, promise every
one who attends a good time.
Rebecca will be there at the we'll,
and she will draw lemonade, and
other attractions too numerous to !
mention.
Our sch Dol is in a hourishing
condition, though our teachers Ia
Dor under adverse circumstances.
Miss Crouch lost her mother q few
weeks since, -irs. Montgomery was
called home by telegram anounc-
ing the death of brother who
was killed in train wreck. Prof.
Bethea has had child seriously i'll
with pneumonia, and we are sor-
~ to state that the little one died
Sunday morning. |
1t is pity our farmers have to
take advantage of it being too wet {
to plow to haul over the bad roads. 1
Seed como in, meal and bulls 90
'ut; lumber comes to the planning c
machine, a load of guano goes out.
loaded wagons are coming and
,olng at all times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

Has worldwide fame for marvel
lous cures. 1t surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm for
cuts, corns, burns, salt rheum, fe-
yer sores, chapped hands, skin
eruptions; iusallible for piles.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents
at The Penn Drug Store, druggist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining In the
Postofice at Edge6eld, S. c., week
ending March IA, 1903:
James Carrel, Johnnie DeVore
Monen Galmon, Miss Lonecese
johnson, Katie Monday, Mr.. j.
D. Minis, Miss Maggie Talbert,
Joe Thompson, Mrs. Julia Scott,
Mr.. James Patten.
When asking for letters on this list
say advertised"
w. H. BRUNsON, P. NJ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18

Subscription Price--S.nt to any
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18

You KNOW WHAT you ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Ouin;ne in
tasteles torn. No cure no pay 50c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-03-18

The Union Meeting of the First
Division of the Edgefeld Baptist
Association will meet with the
Mountain Creek Baptist church on
Saturday before the fifth Sunday IN
this month.
Organization at 10 o'clock, with
verbal reports from the churches.
Query lst. "What Gid Christ mean
when he said "take no thought for
tomorrow ?" T Z Dorm and Rev J L
Johnson.
2nd. The Necessity of Church
Discipline, J L Minis and II 1
Stroin.
Sd. What Are the Duties which
the Church Members Owe their
Pastors? Q Sheppard and Rev } 5
Jordan.
4th. A. The InhuonCa Il Bible
Reading on the Family. F N K Bal
ley and Rev j 81 Burton.
b. The Influence of Bible Read.
ing on the:church, Rev p p Blalock
and w l. Burnett.
G.. The Influence of Bible Reading
on the Community at Large, Rev l.
B White and Arthur Brunson.
Charity sermon at ii m Sunday
morning, =. Rev Fl Burton; alter
''a'' TE DORM, Mod.
Callison, Clerk.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-05
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 scribers.

Special arrangement has been made by the St. Louis Republic tofurnish old or new subscribers withthe only official and author ized life of Pope Leo XIII. This is one great volunne, bound in elegant cardinal cloth, gilt and ink stamping, with pages of text and illustrat tions. The work was prepared and written by Monsignor O'Reilly, D. D. l.. D.. D. Lit, official biographer of the Pope.
 The regular cash price of this book is $2 50 Any one remit ting $2 50 will be entitled to IS months subscription to the Twice-a-week Republic and q copy of the book, postage pre- paid. This offer is open to new and old subscribers The book is printed in English, French and German and is now ready for de- livery. Address all orders to the Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-05

We announce in to days paper, Mir. 0 P Bond, of Wilmar, Ark ansas, as a candidate for County and Probate Judge, of Drew Co. Mir Bond is an old and wellknown citizen of Drew county. who has long been identified with its ma terial development and improve ment, generally. He has served in his township, for many years as a Justice of the Peace, which has given him an insight into the stat ute law of the State, and will, if elected, be of great value to him in his official capacity. He is an honorable man and if the people decide to give him their votes. and elect him to the office to which be is asking. he will serve them con. scientiously and faithfully.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-05

A prominent man of North West Arkansas, who attended tire speaking of the candida tes for Governor, at Fayetteville, last week. in writing to Senator Gotham of this city, has the fol- lowing to say:
 "The candidates spoke here to- day. It was the first time I had heard Judge Wood He sustained his reputation and made friends here today The crowd, if am capable of judging, was six to one for Wood It might be bet ter than that"
 This is good news for Judge Woods friends in South-East- Arkansas.