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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
AN AUTOPSY IS Held
Body Of Young wentz Fcund TO Be
Perforated By Pistol Ball
MANY THINK he SHOT HIMSELF
An Empty s2-caIibrs Pistol was Found
Near the Remains, While a Ball OF
the Same calbre Was Found In the
Body.

Bristol, Va, Special.-The shrunken
and decayed body of Edward L. Wentz
was literally taken to pieces Tuesday
afternoon by physicians and detec-
tiyes, in the course Of the coroner's
Inquest, which was begun at four
O'Clock in the dark cavern OF Black
Mountain, and was closed without a
verdict by the coming of night.
At 7.3O the jury was adjourned un-
til $50 Wednesday morning, when
tile session will likely be held at
Stonega, and many witnesses were
heard. The startling feature Of the
inquest was the discovery of 81.
calIbre pistol ball in the body, which
might have been discharged from an
empty pistol of the same calibre
Gound eighteen feet from the remains.
The ball had passed through the fifth
rib, entering in front, had penetrated
the heart, a back rib and lodged In
the mumscles of the backbone and a
-nalf inches from the spine. Several
holes were found in the clothing other
than where the bullets entered, but
beneath them the body was found in
tact. The right hand was found
missing and was probably borne awar
by wild beasts. A white pearl button,
which could not have belonged to
the murdered man, was found near.
There is little doubt but that the ball
penetrated ths heart. us The physi'
clans found evidence OF hemorrhage
In that portion of the body and an
immense amount OF blood congested
back OF the lungs. Detectives on the
scene made careful examination OF
the pistol, finding it to be Smith
& Wesson, No. S5-0-50. Two car.
tridges were on either side Of the
hammer, but the chamber under the
hammer contained an empty shell,
as well as the two lower chambers.
A loaded cartridge Of 80 calibre was
found several feet from the body.
Many articles In his pockets were
found intact.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
THE MILL men MEET
Gathering Of Manufacture
ers in Washington city
Existing CONDITIONS DISCUSSED
President Heath's Analysis of the Sit.
uation-The High Price of Raw
Cotton and Small Returns for the
Manufactured Product.

Washington, special.-The American
Cotton Manufacturers Association re-
sumed here Wednesday for its eighth
annual session. The meetings are being
held In the banquet hall of the Airing
ton Hotel, and will last two days.
About 200 members OF the associa-
ton were present. The programme Of
the morning session included addresses
by W. c. Heath, of Monroe, N. c., pres
ident of the association; Secretary Cor
telyou, Of the Department of Com
merce- and Labor; R. M. Miller, Jr., of
Charlotte, N. c.; Prof. R. c.. Carpen-
ter, OF Ithaca, N. Y, and J. w. Nor
wood, of Greenville, 8. C.
President Roosevelt is to receive the
members Of the association at the
White House.
President Heath in his address said
the most serious condition now con-
fronting the cotton manufacturers is
the high price of the raw cotton,
coupled with the small returns for the
manufactured product. The manufac-
turers are largely responsible for this
condition, he said. When the price Of
raw cotton began to 60 up recently,
they had told their customers that the
Increase was due to speculation and
manipulation. This, he asserted, was
not the case. The high price of raw
cotton was due solely to response to
the law of supply and demand. The
scarcity Of farm laborers in the South,
due to the migration Of the negro to
the cities, Is one Of the serious condi-
tions to be met. To meet it the immi.
grafton Of Italian and other foreign
farm labor will have to be encouraged.
Touching on the labor problem, Mr..
Heath asserted that while the right of
labor to organize was not questioned,
neither should the right of capital to
combine be questioned. The power of
labor organizations, he said, was being
put at present time to dangerous uses.
1t was menacing individual rights; it
was even asking the government to fix
the hours of labor. These develop
ments, he concluded. threatened the
very principles OF the government.
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Household Pests.

lnsconnec ction with the desired alb
ssenca Of the dreaded bed-bug, wri.
ter In the June Delineator gives the
sound if$sonewhat Irish advice that
preparations must he made
before his arrival" Beds are to be
:taiaen apart and washed at intervals
with carbolic water, and "Dalmatian
powder freely insterted in the crah-
3nies.s frequently opening BEDS and
bede1othes' to the air and sunlight and
all svaeanliness are also enjoined, and
the ~ ritter assures the housekeeper
that unless one lives in an apart
nent house and has undesirable
neighEors" all will be we'll with her
and her beds, as >"bedbugs cannot
sthi;ve where cleanliness exists. Pre-
cautions against invasions Of moth
and silver bugs are also included in
the article. AS to moths, the writer
says: The principal thing is to- use
something that has a strong odor.
Moths are overcome quickly by any
powerful odor and will not enter a
chest where it car; be perceived" :"
Turpentine Is recommended as having
clean .odor, not unpleasant in the
attic and much to be preferred to-
moth. Ealls; ana, best Of ALL, by hang
ing the garments out Of doors for
halfsanshours the odor is removed en-
5t:Sely
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
GRuRRING orr sTuAlps.

Grubbing out stumps or trees is q
hard job, if all the roots are removed.
1t does not pay to dig out all the roots
except in road building or digging eel.
lars. The best way to remove small
trees from the soil Is to cut them down
six or eight inches from the ground.
Dig the soil away from the stump,
from four to six inches deep, cut a
length Of stove wood from the stump
and cover the roots with soil. 1t is
much easier to cut the tree twice than
cut it through the tough roots the first
time, as it is a hard job to work out q
chip long enough to fell the tree eX-
cept hewing out little at n time by
taking tiers Of chips. When cutting
the stump the blocks may be split off
in thin pieces working around the
stump to get the narrowest side each
time. The roots remaining in the soil
will decay in few years, causing the
soil to settle a little, which may be
filled and reseeded.-J. II. Andre, ip
The Epttomist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Obeyed Orders.

Capt. Hank Spurrer, OF Pittsburg,
an old Ohio River steamboat captain,
was in the lobby at Seelbach's Hotel
for while last night.
II remember we'll my first trip up
the Ohio" said Capt. Spurrer. II was
III command of the Sally Ann. Mr..
Comstock, the mate, was at his STA
ton in the frort. According to his
notion OF things the steamer was get
ting a little too close to certain flats
which lay along the larboard side.
So up he comes to me and, with his
hat cooked on one side, says:
"Cap'n Spurrer. you're gettin'
leetle too close to them flats. Hadn't
you better go about?"
"'Comstock. / replied. you Just go
forward and attend to your part of the
boat, and I'll attend TO mine
"Comstock went for'ard in high glee
and yelled out:
Boys, sec that thar mudhook all
clear for letting go?'
cay, ay. sir; all clear
"Let go, them said he.
Down went the anchor. out ratified
the chain. and like n fash the Sally
Ann was brought up to standing.
"Comstock walked aft to me, touched
his hat and politely said:
"Well. cap'n. my part Of the boat
is attended TO. It's in anchor, Louis
vile Herald,
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Honors simonton.

Richmond Va, Special--Chlef Justice
Fuller OF the United States Supreme
Court, sat with the other judges in the
special session Of the Federal Circuit
Court of Appeals held here Tuesday
in memory OF the late Judge Simonton.,
The judges, other than the Chief Jus
tice, sitting during the memorial meet
Ing were Judge Purnell. of North Car
olina; Judge Brawley, of South Car
DINA; Judge Morris Of Maryland;
Judge Golf, Of West Virginia, and
Judge Waddill, of the District Court OF
Virginia. Resolutions from the var
ious districts in this circuit and from
various bar associations. city and State,
were presented. with appropriate re-
marks, the chief justice being among
those who paid tribute to the departed
jurist The flag on tho Federal build
ing was at half mast during theme
mortal exercises.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
WATER FOR SHEEP.

Sheep need water most in dry sum.
mer, but when the grass is -resh and
growing well less is required. You
might as we'll expect your dairy cows
to produce milk. some seventy or eighty
per cent. OF water, rs to expect your
breeding ewes to raise lambs that are
drinking milk on grass alone. In win
ter when they are eating dry feed more
water is taken than when they are sup
piled with roots or silage. Ordinarily
sheep should have from one to six
quarts of water daily, according to
weather and feed. There is no place
in which sheep will take water with
more zest than in shed. In such a
place water does not freeze nearly so
rapidly as outside. A shallow trough
is best, and in very cold weather. if
the water is not wanted after the sheep
drink, it may be drawn off TO prevent
the accumulation of ice. 1t is a mis-
take to try to water them in the same
trough in which cattle drink.
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AA$sAASAlAsk-SH@.s :
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1111EE1III15
rHE POULTRY BUSINESS.


A careful study OF all the details Of
the poultry business is essential to the
success of every fancier or breeder.
Even the matter OF caring for the eggs
that are to be hatched is of greatest
Importance. The little life germ within
that prison is a very delicate thing and
is very easily destroyed. A sudden
movement will often separate the
atoms that form this germ Of new
creature Of its kind, hence in gathering
the eggs that are to be hatched the
greatest care should be observed. They
should be taken from the nest and
placed in the egg basket very gently,
and if they are to be set within.a lew
days they should not be touched.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
THE FuN.ELowER CARNIVAL.
Columbia People and Visitors viii
Have a Great Entertainment.


Columbia is preparing for spring
carnival which will exceed In attract
iveness anything before attempted at
at this time of year by the capital
city. The Chamber OF Commerce is
back of the undertaking, and has re-
ceived assurance from a number OF
towns in the State which indicate thu
the attendance will be as large as the
crowds which gather in Columbia
fair week. The day OF attractions on
the streets will be one Of the best
carnival shows that could be obtained,
and the great night attractions will
be the ireworks-the fall Of Pompeii
by the Pain Company, presenting a
ballet of 300 people.
But the great feature Of the week
will be the floral parade Thursday
afternoon, May 26.-There will be two
miles OF vehicles gaily decorated, the
procession being led by the king and
queen in State. The coronation will
take place at the State capitol just
before the gorgeous caravan proceeds
up Main street. This feature alone
will attract many people to Columbia,
for the most beautiful feature OF g
reunion week last year was the floral
parade. Thursday night there will be
grand ball, which will equal in pomp
and circumstance the State balls OF
fair weeks. Indeed it Is proposed to
make the Fun-Flower carnival an an
nual fete, and the ball will be as
much of feature as the State ball is
fair week.
The chamber of commerce has Sc.
cured reduced rates on railroads, ana
has procured two of the best bands
in the State. There will be grand
tournament Wednesday, and knights
from all over the State will participate
for the prizes in gold, aggregating
$3.50, and for the silver cup for horse.
manship.
Another feature which will draw
many people to Columbia Is the gath.
ering Of the Elks. There will be q
meeting Of all the lodges In the
State, and a number of other secret
orders are preparing for a like cele.
bration.
Columbia is prettiest just at this
time OF year, and the people of that
city think that a spring floral carnival
is just the proper thing to give pleas
ure to the people OF the State at big
spring jollifcation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Nav Give City to chinese.

New Chwang, BY Cable.-Of the five
Russian regiments which were in gar
rison here, four have left and the other
received orders to go today, butsthls
order was cancelled "a hour later. The
Russians are strongly entrenched at An
Ping, where the guns from the New
Chwang forts have been sent. Colonel
Muenthe, the military adviser OF vice.
roy Yuan Shi Kai, commander-in-chlef
OF the Chinese forces, arrived here this
afternoon. 1t is believed he came to
New Chwang 10 confer with the Rus
slams regarding the proposal to turn
New Chwang over TO the Chinese. The
Russians are known to be commune.
eating with the Chinese brgands and
tu be stirring up state OF terror
among the nativea.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Five Men Killed.

Carbondale, ILL.,, speciel.-In an ex.
plosion at the shaft Of the Big -.luddy
Coal & Iron Company, in Herrin, five
men were killed instantly, five serious
" Injured and twenty others slightly
injured. Tic dead are: John Miller,
Richard Reins, FRITZ Seiberg, Evan
Williams, Thomas Green.
Six kegs of powder awaiting distri-
button to the men OF the day shift ex-
ploded, having been ignited, Il is sup
posed, by the premature turning on OF
the electric current, which operates the
machinery Of the mines. The bodies
Of the dead men were frightfully man-
gled.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
In Society.

A woman in society is obliged 10 keep
late hours. She must attend receptions
and balls. She seldom allows herself a
quiet evening at home. Her whole time
is taken up in keeping engagements or en-
tertaining in her own home.
Her systeni becomes completely run
down as consequence. She soon finds
herself in condition known as systemic
catarrh. This has also been called ca.
tarrhal nervousness.
If every society woman could know the
value of Pcruna at such time, il they
could realize the invigorating, strengthen
ing effect that Peruna would have, how
much misery could be avoided. -,
Letters from society women all over the
United States testify to the fact that Pc.
lFfIa is the tonic for run down, depleted
norvouc syatan
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Could You Use Any Kind Of Sewing
Machine at Any Price?

If there is any price 80 low, any of.
fer so liberal that you would think OF
accepting on trial new high grade,
drop cabinet or upright Afinnesota.
Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, Standard.
White or New Home Saving Machine,
cut out and return this notice, and you
will receive by return mail, postpaid.
free of cost, the handsomest sewing
machine catalogue ever published. 1t
will name you prices OH the minnesota,
Singer, Wheeler &c Wilson. White.
Standard and New Home sewing ma
chimes that will surprise you; we will
make YOU new and attractive PROPOSE
ton, sewing machine offer that will
astonish you.
II you can make any use Of any sew.
ing machine at any price, if any kind
of an offer would interest you, don't
fail to write us at once (be sure to cut
out and return this special notice. and
get our latest book, our latest offers,
our new and most surprising PROPOSE
ton. Address
SEARS, RoEBUcK & Co., Chicago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
SOUTH CAROLINA CROP BULLETIN.
Conditions Reported by Department
for Past Week. q 9

Z.
Conditions Reported by Department.
for Past Week. 3 j:
The week ending s a. M, May 9th,s
had mean temperature Of So degrees.
which is slightly less than one degree:
below normal, due to cool weather. dur
ing the first, and warm during the last:
Of the week. There was more than the
normal amount OF cloudiness, and the:
deficiency III sunshine was harmful to
rice and cotton.
The rainfall was below normal, and:
ranged from mere trace to over, an;
inch and half. The western, and the.
second tier, from the coast, Of eastern,
counties had the largest amounts, the
north central ones the smallest. The
showers were local In character, and
largely insufficient, but 1t Is safe to as;
sumo that in one-thirdr Of the State the.
drought has been relieved, or nearly
30. although more rain would prove.
beneficial in all sections. Hail occur;
red at few places, doing no damage;
The week was favorable for the rapid
progress Of farm work, and staple crops
have been planted with the exception.
Of bottom lands and late rice. As rule
cultivation has kept pace with the
growth of crops and fields are free;
from grass and weeds. Cut worms, bud
worms and birds continue to damage
stands Of corn on bottoms, and Col
orado beetles have appeared on white
potatoes.
There is general Improvement.
noted In corn where showers. occurred.
in stands, growth and color, but where
the rainfall was light, or where none
fell, it remains small and yellow. Most,
of 1t has received its first cultivation,
and some It's second. Considerable re-
planting is being done.
Cotton is coming up better. and
stands have improved materially. dur:
ing the last week, and generally the
plants have a healthier look, but on
red, and clay lands termination and
growth continue slow and unsatisfac-
tory. Early cotton is being replanted
in many sections, while later plant
ings are coming up to good stands on
sandy lands. Some have received its
first cultivation and has been chopped
in the southern counties. Sea Island
cotton was greatly benefited by the
showers and humid, warmer weather.
Tobacco transplanting is finished, but
growth has been slow. The acreage Is
only from one-fifth to one-half that OF
last year. Oats are poor, and are head
ing low In all sections, except on moist
bottoms. Wheat is more promising,
and although low, Is heading well, and
is in bloom. White potatoes are poor
In the coast districts, and promising In
the interior. Shipments have begun
from the former sections, also Of beans.
Truck is late. except strawberries that
are bearing exceptionally well. Excess
sive dropping Of peaches is noted in
all save the ridge sections. where
from three-fourths to full crop is In
dicated. Early peaches and plums are
ripening along the coast Apples and
cherries are promising in the western
counties. Sweet potato sprouts are
scarce Minor crops are in normal con-
dition. ]. w. Bauer; Section Director.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Arrested for Fraud.

Berlin, SpecialSDie Post publishes
news agency dispatch from st. Pc
.tersburg which says that General
Schwedoff lost over half million dol
lars through speculation In stocks and
took the money from the Red Cross
treasury. In order 10 avoid a scandal
the Empress Dowager, who is the pro.
tertrass Of the Red Cross Society, and
a friend Of Gen. Schwedoff. reimbursed
the sums. The dispatch further says
the Prince Galitzin and Count Lansky
also have been guilty Of irregularities
In connection with the Red Cross man
agement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O..
We,- the undersigned, hf.re known F. j.
Cheney for the last is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in ali business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEsT &c TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o,
wAIDISa, K1NSAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls CRtarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
T Ike Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Discussed Freight Rates.

Atlanta, Special.-The discussion OF
freight rates occupied most OF the time
of the Southern Vehicle Association
here. The report OF the freight commit
Tee composed Of A. D. Bellamy and J.
B. Creighton, dealt almost entirely
with technicallties and suggestions Of
interest to the members Of the trade.
Officers will be elected tomorroT and
the convention will come to close.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
THE LEVEL.

nail a similar piece three-eighths Of
an inch longer than the other. THIS
makes good grade. In the middle OF
the long piece nail on either side short
pieces so as 70 hold a common carpen-
ter's level. Place the short leg on the
starting point Of the ditch and move
the other end until the bubble is level.
In this way you will have ditch with
a three-eighths inch grade to the rod.
Continue this throughout the entire
length Of the ditch
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
70 Build Oil Mill.

walhalla. speclal.-Capt. W. A.
Strother, of Walhalla. and Mr.. James
Phinney, of West Union, are preparing
TO build 2O-ton cotton seed oil mill at
West Union. They have purchased all
their machinery and expect to be ready
for this years seed crop. Mr.. Robert
H. Jackson, OF Anderson, is here max
ing the brick for the oil mill. Strother
& Phinney's store room at West Union
ami other enterprises.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
To Make "corners" Impossible.

London. by Cable.-In the House Of
Commons when asked IL the govern
ment would not cooperate with the
Liverpool cotton exchange in the same
way that the United States government
was cooperating with the cotton ex-
changes Of America, with the object OF
making corners" impossible, Premier
Balfour, President OF the Board of
Trade, said no information had reached
the government that the United States
had taken such a:step to deal with this
form of gambling.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Premier Balfour declined to take
part officially in the cotton congress at
Zurich, Switzerland.
Henry M. Stanley Dead.

London, Special.-sir Henry M. Stan
ley. the African explorer, whose death
was announced in these dispatches
early Tuesday passed away peacefully
shortly after o'clock. He was quite,
conscious to the last and able toirecog.
nize his wife. Before he died Sir Henry
expressed wish to be buried atshisi
country seat, Furze Hill, Pirbright..
Surrey. The question. however. iss be-
ing discussed OF burying him beside.
Livingstone, In Westminster Abbey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Injunction Asked.

Louisville. Ky. special.-The Wreat-
croft Coal & Mining Company fled a
suit in the United States Court Wed
nesday asking an injunction against
the union miners of Hopkins county to
prevent them interfering with ncn-
union men employed by the plaintiff
company. About so union miners are
made defendants.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Ordered Submarine oats.

Newport News, Srecial,--From a re-
liable source comes the information
that a contract has just been awarded
the Newport News Shipbuilding Co.
for the construction OF two large sub.
marine boats desired for service with
the japanese navy in the war now go.
ing on In the Ear East. The shipyards
here refuse 10 confirm or deny the re-.
port, but it is believed here that the
yard has been rushing work On war.
Ships contracted for In an indirect way
for the MIkado's government for some
time past.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
EIalit on American Lumber.

AS a means of keeping American
lumber out OF Canada, lumbermen Of
the Canadian Northwest have agl eed
to reduce the price 81 per 1000 feet,
providing that the railroads would
also reduce rates from 20 cents u hun.
sdred to rs ceata.