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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
Letter to A. e. PADGETT.


+ Dear Sir: Devoe is worth 81 or
SIS a gallon, put on; how much is
another paint worth?
Depends on how many gallons
you've got to put-on, to be er1al to
one Of Devoe.
Mr.. j. J. Hall, Sheffield, Pa,
painted two houses one coat, five
years ago. lead-and-o;l, took DO
gallons.
Last Summer bought 40 gallons
Devoe for snme houses; had 10
gallons left.
Mr.. N. Avery, Delphi, N. Y
owns two houses exactly alike F;
painted one with Devoe; took 6
gallons. The other with some
other; took 12 gallons.
What'd you give for those off
paints? Berr in mind, you've got
to pay for the painting
Yours truly,
+. w. DEvoE.
"A New York.
THE EDGEF1ELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, God, in the dispense
ton of his wise providence bas
seen fit to remove from our ranks
by death our !.eloved comrada, DR..
A. H. Ashley; and whereas we
desire to put on record some testlmo
NAL of cur esteem for him aud
our sense of loss at bis death:
Now, be it resolved:
1st. That we do hereby express
our sorrow at the absence of bis
genial presence from amongst us,
aud that we sorely miss hiR advice
and cooperation in the affairs of
the Company.
2nd. That we extend to his be-
loved wife and family our sincere
aud heartfelt sympathy, and as
sure them that the ties that bound
us to our comrade still bind us in
tender regard to those whom he
loved on earth.
3rd. That a copy of these reso-
lutions be inscribed in the minutes
Of the company, that they be pub
lished in the County papers, and
that a copy be sent to Mrs. A. II.
Ashley.
B. E. NICHOLSON,
L. C. WARREN,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
Where to Worship--1st Sunday

Rev. P. P. Blalock, will preach
at Berea on Sunday morning and
at the Mill chapel in the evening.
Rev. J. T. Miller will preach at
ParksviIle on Sunday morning and
at Plum Branch in the afternoon.
Rev. I. P Burgess will preach
in our P Presbyterian church on Sun
day morning.
Rev. B. D. Thames will preach
at Republican on Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. Marvin Auld will preach
in our Methodist church on Sun
day morning and at McKendree
in the afternoon.
Rev. G.. E. Burts will preach in
our Baptist church OH Sunday
morning.
Rev. P. B. Lanham will preach
at Clark's Hill on Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. B. P. Mitchell will preach
at Plum Branch on Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. J. T. Littlejohn will preach
at Red Oak Grove on Sunday
morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Mr.. T. L. Martin, of Fairforest,
S. c., accompanied by his bright
little daughter, returned to his
home on Thursday last after spend
ing fortnight with his sisters,
Mesdames M. DeLoaoh and Abb
ner Broadwater. Mr.. Martin is q
very gifted piano tuner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
Just received Heiuz's Pickles,
Dressings and pute Cider Vinegar.
TIMMoNs Bros.
Money 70 Loan
Easy Terms.

NOW is the time to
make arrangements for
the years business. |
loan money at EIGHT
per centfor five years md
longe... You can get the
money from me to BUY
your. supplies, or for any
other purpose, if you
have improved town or
farm property to offer as
security. | require no
endorsers.
VIM. P. CALHOUN,
Edge6eld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Buy your boy suit of the cele-
brated Jane Hopkins boys cloth
ing, fit and wear guaranteed, 1.25
to $500. J. NJ. COBB.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

The County Executive commit
tee is hereby called to meet on
Monday the 4th of April 1904.
THOS. H. RAINSFORD.
Chairman.
N. G. EVANS, Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

strayed: Two pigs, Que spotted
and the other sandy colored, stray
ed from our stables. The finder
will be literally rewarded.
B. l.. JONES & SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Prices of admission, 25 cen IL,
general admission, 15 cents fol
students.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
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Feed pale girls on Scott's
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation Of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
"teens are permanently cured
Of the peculiar disease of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, weakness and nervous
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
It's a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
Of the blood sickness from
which SO many young women
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

There have been more horses
and mules sold in this county
this season than ever before DUR
ing any one season. Messrs. B. L.
Jenes & Son, who are very large
dealers, have sold 175 head of
stock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Just received a car load of '.Old
Hickory" and "Blue Grass" wagons
and two car loads of "Rock Hill
and "Hackney'' buggies. We want
TO sell you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Campaign meetings will be held
in the Second D strict as follows !:
Saluda, April 5tb; Edgefeld,
April 7th; Aiken, April 9Th; Barn
well, April-12th; Banberg, April
l4th; Hampton, April 18th
Beufort, April 10th; The State
executive committee has order the
first primary to be held Oh Satur-
day, April 23rd, and the second
primary, if one be needed, on Sat
urdav May 9TH. The county ex-
eculive, committee will meet on
Monday next to arrange for Tho
election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
Oyer.Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Dialogue 1.-THE Train to Mauro"
Mrs. Buttermilk-Miss Lucretia
Brunson,
Johnnie Buttermilk-Master Ar.
noldus Lewis,
Mr.. Bright-Mr. Geo. T. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
Eagefield Advertiser
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 80, 1904.
For ths best smoke il, town 60 to
T1MMoNs Bros.
Buist's Selected Seed Irish Po-
tatoes, shipped direct from 10 farm
\ to THE PENN DRua STorE

Ladies it is to your interest to
gee the lovely mercerized effrcts
In White Piques, Oxford, Mulls
and Persian Goods 10 to Scots at
]. Nj. CoBB's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Mr.. w. a. Hat, having sold
his mercantile business at Inman,
spartauburg county, where ht
formerly resided, has moved to
Edgefeld to make bis future home.
He, with his family, occupies the
residence of Mr.. NJ. C. Parker GU
Columbia street, formerly known
as the Harrison place. Mr.. Hat
has rented the storo in the Norris
building, next dnor to Mr.. J. E.
Hart, and will engage in the mel
camille business. He w2s born and
reared in thu Meeting Street sec
ton and is well known through.
out our county, and can soon es-
tablish-himsnlf in business. Mr.
Hart and his interesting family
are cordially welcomed to Edge
field.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

A,large supply of School Books
; always on hand at reasonable
prices at
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Liberty.-Miss Ellen Dunovant,
The Graces-Miss Lille May
Bailey, Miss Verna Haltiwan-
ger, Miss Edwardina Blalock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Rev. V. !. Masters, one of the
editors of the Baptist Courier, is
spending several days in Edgefield
in the interest of his excellent
paper. He filled the Baptist pui-
pit on Sunday morning last,
preaching very able sermon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Full line School Books, School
Supplies, Pencils, Tablets, etc, a
THE PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G.. Parker spent
Sunday last at Parksville with Mr.
and Mrs. r. G. Talbert, whose in
FAINT sou has been very i'll for
some time. We regret that this
exceedingly bright little child 10
not yet out of danger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Mr.. c. E. May is now display
ing one OF the largest and most
beautiful assortments of spring
wearing apparel ever shown in our
town. The ladies canrot afford to
miss seeing these goods when out
shopping. Read his new advertise
mnnt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

You can't keep Edgefield boys
and men down. They are always
certain to rise to the top round of
the ladder. When Mr.. James T..
Parks, editor anc! proprietor Of the
Orangeburg Patriot, excepted a po-
sition at the state dispensary which
will necessltate his being in Co.
lumbia most of the time, he pro-
NOTED Mr.. R. H. Covar, an Edge
field man who had been his fore
man for several years, to the posi-
tion of associate editor and bust
ness msnager.
The old and very reliable tailor
fit Ciothiers, l. G.. Levy's Son Il Co.
make their usual spring announce
mcnt in this issue. Handsome
Abram Levy, who is ever courte-
Gus, obliging and is as honest as
the days are long, is still at the
helm, which means that you will
be treated right when you call on
them. They deal in high-grade, re-
liable brands of clothing which
always give entire satisfaction. The
stock is brand new throughout
Call on them when in the city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30
er gallons; wears longer;

Let the ADVERTISER job office Dc
YOUR printing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

On Friday evening an entertain
ment-a programme of which W.
publish in this issue-well be CIV
Ell at the college for The purpose
of raising money 10 furnish the
art room. The small sum of 25
cents will be charged for general
admission and fifteen cents for
students-uo reserved seats. Tw,
hours cannot be more pleasantly
spent than by attending this ell
tertainment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Ladies you will bake 40 more
cakes at home if you try our $50
cial Teas" "Five O'Clock Teas
"Graham" and "Zu Zu" crackers.
You get none but the fresh kind at
our store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

On Sunday evening next Rev.
7. P. Burgess the chaplain of the
Butler Lodge I. O. 0. f., will
preach special sermon to the Odd
Fellows in the Baptist church. The
members of Butler Lodge will at
terd il a body. Every ybody is cor
daily invited to attend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Conspicuous among the wishing
attorneys, who were in attendance
upon the Civil Court last week,
was Hon. D. S. Henderson,, the
foremost member Of the AIKEN bar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-30

Just received 8 car loads Of corn,
4 car loads of flour, / car load of
meat and 9 car loads of meal.
THE EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06

three years the sentence Of Jesse Givens.
convicted in the Indian territory of horse
theft and sentenced to Imprisonment for
five years. This Communication is granted
on the ground that the minimum sentence
of five years under the law then in effect is
excessive in this case.
He has commuted to a term of imprison-
ment to expire August 6, 1904 the sentence
of J. H. 2. Bailey, who sentenced
March 9, 1903. to Imprisonment for five years
for counterfeitng. This Communication is
granted because the prison physician re-
ports that the prisoner has tuberculosis,
that further confinement will cause his
death. and that he will probably recover il
removed to his home climate in Texas
He has commuted to expire Immediately
the sentence of Louis Capriato, convicted in
the northern district of Ohio of having in
possession and passing counterfeit coins
and sentenced on October y, 1902 to i'm
prlsonment for three years. This commu-
tation is granted on the recommendation of
the district attorney and Judge for the rea-
son that newly discovered evidence shows
that the prisoner was much less guilty than
supposed at the time Of sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
OFFICERS COMMENDED.
Work at Target Practice Appreciated
by Department

The chief of the bureau of naviga ton.
Navy Department, has written special COM
mandatory letters to the following-named
omcers because of the splendid work of
their turrets and division at the recent
target practice
Lieut.. c. T. Vogelgesang Lieut. A. G.
kavanagh, Lieut. G. w. Greenslade. Lieut.
w. s. Turpin, best II or 13-inch turret of
their respective class in the navy
Lieut.. w. X. Gise and Lieut. A. E Wat
son, best S-inch turret of their respective
class in the navy
Lieut.. o. G. Murfin, best S-inch broadside
division average.
Lieut.. A. l.. Willard best 6-inch Q. F..
division average
Lieut.. A. l.. Kaiser, best 6-inch r. F,
average for guns.
Ensign II. b. Soule, best 6-inch r F
average for 10 guns.
Lieut.. F. H. Clark, best 6-inch r. f.
average for guns.
Ensign s. H. r. Doyle best 5-inch r. F..
division average.
Lieut.. r. w. McNeely, excellent 5-inch
r. F., division average
Lieut.. Z. Madison. best 4-inch r. F, divi-
sion average
Second Lieut.. D. w. Blake best 3-inch
r. F., division average.
Lieut.. A. G. Kavanagh, best 6-pounder
R. F., division average
Lieut.. F. n. Freeman, best 6-pounder s.
A, division average.
Capt. d. d. Porter, best 3-pounder s. A..
division average.
bar and 6-pounder X. F., division average
in gunbOat class.
Ensign b. e. Barthalow best 3-pounder
H. r average in gunboat class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
REVISION OF REGULATIONS.
Conduct of Naval Commanders-Con-
traband to Be Defined.

LONDON, August 6.-In connection with
the discussion between Russia and Great
Britain with respect to a revision of the
Russian regulations prescribing the con-
duct of naval commanders toward neutral
shipping and commerce, it is learned that
the British government, now that it be-
lieves a satisfactory adjustment of the
Knight Commander incident is within
sight, is laying special stress on the ad-
visibility of a clear definition of contra
band, more in accord with the practice of
other maritime nations.
The government of Great Britain is Of
the opinion that only by a settlement of
the broad principle can the development of
irritating incidents be avoided. Russia is
disposed to meet Great Britain in the most
friendly fashion. insisting, however, that
her special geographical situation. which
makes it difficult to send prizes to her own
ports should be taken into account, and
that any notifications of her list of con-
traband shall apply not only during the
Russo Japanese war, but in future war.
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne is giving
the matter urgent attention, particularly
owing to the interruption of British far
eastern commerce of which the action of
the Peninsuar and Oriental Company yes
terday in issuing notice to the effect that
the company will not take either paSSen-
gers or cargo beyond Shanghai by inter-
mediate steamers Is an example and the
effect on public opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
ST. PETERSBURG PRESS.
Regards Discretion of Washington
Diplomats Unusual.

ST. PETERSBURG, August q, 1856 pm.
The Novoe Nremya today published
leading editorial entitled THE Discretion
Of the Washington Diplomats" which says:
This Is all the more agreeable as the
Washington State Department has not al
ways observed such righteousness when
dealing with Russia"
This time" the editorial continues, Sec
retary Hay, according to the dispatches
has taken the consideration OF the seizure
of American goods bound for Japan with
circumspection, endeavoring to avoid rails
ing side issues, and keeping in view the
sole object of assuring protection for
American trade in the far east to the ex-
tent permitted by international law In time
of war. Mr.. Hay has taken praiseworthy
step in sounding the powers through the
American representatives abroad regarding
the seizures, instead of forwarding a
brisque note to Russia through the Ameri-
can ambassador here.
This leads us to hope that no serious
misunderstanding will arise between St.
Petersburg and Washington. America is
chiefly Interested in our declaration that
foodstuffS are Contraband. and the Wash
ington government seems not especially in
clined to insist on the exclusion of all food
stuuS as contraband, only insisting that
foodstuns TO be contraband must be des-
tined directly for the use of the military
forces of "A belligerent. Ii may not be diff
cult TO convince Washington of cases in
which foodstuffs ostensibly intended for
private persons can pass into the hands of
the military after being delivered to priya to
persons or better still. perhaps the diplo-
mausts may be able to suggest some
method guaranteeing that foodstufYs shall
not pass to a belligerent's forces"
The editorial concludes as follows:
I'm view of the considerably discreet
handling of this question and the manifest
desire of both sides to avoid exaggerating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
CONTRABAND CARGO.
Russia Sends Decision OF Prize Court
Position Defined.

ST PETERSBURG, August 9, 4:3O p.m.-
Russia has communicated to the United
States the decision of the Vladivostok prize
court August 4, in the case of the Portland
and Asiatic line steamer Arabia, captured
by the cruiser Gromoboi of the Vladivostok
squadron July %. confiscating such part Of
the cargo was consigned to Japanese
ports.
The foreign office Is carefully considering
the objections raised abroad in regard to
Russias list Of contraband, but no decision
has been reached. From what the
correspondent of the Associated Press
can gather while the desire Is to
avoid Irritating neutral powers as much
as possible, in regard to the Russian
declara ton on the subject Of fOodstuffs It
is pointed out that when the list was pub
lished no power objected, Great Britain not
raising even a formal objection until several
months had elapsed.
Russia's position, as stated to the Asso-
ciated Press by an official who speaks by
authority. is as follows:
''Foodstuff consigned to an enemy's port
In sufficient quantity to create the presump-
ton that it Is intended for the use OF the
governments military naval forces Is
prima facie contraband and sufficient to
warrant holding it for the decision of a
prize court. Even If consigned to private
firms, the burden of proof that 1t Is not
intended for the government rests upon the
consignor and consignee. If 1t can be
proved that Ii is intended for non-combat-
ants II will not be confiscated. Small con-
signments OF foodstun In mixed cargoes
will be considered presumptively to be reg
ular trade shipments and will not be seized
as contraband.
ain regarding the latters protest on the
subtppt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
NOTARIES MADE HAPPY
Civil Service Commission Clerks Get
No Fees

The following order has been issued by
the civil service commissions:
"Notariai work, if performed by any one
OF the notaries of the commissions force
In connection with any proceeding before
the commission. such as jurat to applica-
ton papers. county officers certificates
oaths of Office, affidavits, making certified
copies of records and the swearing of wit
nesses will be performed without fee'
The order was issued by the commission
four days prior to letter written to the
President by S. c. Hill, a notary of SO2 F
street. in which he complained that the
notarial force of the commission had been
performing this work for the regular fee
to the detriment of the regular notaries
Mr. Hill asked the President to have an
investigation made and to correct the in
justice. The letter was followed by another
of similar import some twelve days later.
and both were referred to the civil service
commission after that body had issued the
order quoted. 1t was not done by direction
of the President, but had been under ad-
visement with the commission for some
time, and the action taken was wholly vol
untary with that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
LOTS OF LITERATURE.
Democratic Committee Sends Out 1OO,-
600 Envelopes Dailv.

The democratic congressional committee
is getting ready to put out campaign docu-
ments in large quantities. For many weeks
past the committee has been sending out
such documents as 1t could with a force
of about twenty girls, who place the
pamphlets in envelopes and address them
The size of the committees force that is
handling the documents is limited to the
space for doing such work at its command
in the basement of the Riggs House.
More commodious quarters are being
looked after and 1t is expected that in the
near future two or three times as many
people will be employed on the work. The
committee has orders for documents far in
excess of its ability at present to supply
them. AS 1t is about 100000 envelopes are
sent out daily, each containing from one to
ten pamphlets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Army Court-Martial Cases.

The record of the court-martial cases of
Lieutenant w. T. Conway, 2Sth Infantry;
Lieutenant w. w. White. 18th Infantry,
and Lieutenant Charles F. Smith, 18th In
fantry, has been received at the War De-
partment, but the action has not been an
nounced. These officers were tried at the
preside of San Francisco. Lieutenant Con-
way pleaded guilty to the charge of being
absent without leave and Lieutenant White
pleaded guilty to the charge of alleged
scandalous conduct. Lieutenant Smith
pleaded not guilty. The charges against
Lieutenants Smith and White grew out Of
the same incident. The specifications In
the case alleged that the officers had enter
tained undesirable people at their post at
Angel Island
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
Personal Mention.

Captain Joseph P. McCrink of 800 I'd
street southeast will leave on his vacation
Monday for the capes of Virginia.
Senator E. w. Carmack of Tennessee ar
rived at the Ebbitt today.
William Clarke Taylor, the deputy reg
lister Of Wills. left yesterday for Canada
where he will spend his vacation. During
his absence his place will be filled by Dep
uty Register Griffith.
D. C.. Stutler. chief clerk in the office OF
the register of Wills has gone to Vienna,
Va, where he will spend his holidays
Commissioners Macfarland and West and
Acting Commissioner Harding left Wash
ingtOn early this morning for the camp of
the District National Guard at Harpers
Ferry. They will return to the city late
tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
AUTO IN MANEUVERS.
Military Experts to Attend Camp in
California

SAN FRANCISCO. August GA number
Oh 1orelgn military experts, 1t is said, will
lkeiy oe present at the joint maneuvers Of
the United States troops and state militia
at camp Atascadero, In San Luis Obisco
county, beginning August 13. Among them
Will De Count Hubert D. Montaigu Of
France and Colonel H. c. Foster of the
British army.
An automobile constructed for military
purposes and the first of its kind will be
put to an exhaustive test during the ma
neuvers 1t is to be used by the Signal
Corps for rapid transportation across the
country, to make repairs and to serve as a
travelling telegraph office