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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
GAS ANl WATER.
IS ONE AS NECESSARY AS THE
OTHER2
Citizens of Large Cities Say II II.

New York, June 13-In the recent
agitation here about tile price of gas,
the demand for lover rates was sup.
ported by the argument that every resi-
dent is as dependent upon supply Of
gas as upon supply Of good water.
1t has come to pass that the day la
borer uses gas as lis only fuel for
cooking, because Of economy, and the
rich man uses gas on account Of its
convenience. Gas for lighting, with
modern improvements in burners is
cheaper. better and more satisfactory
than any other kind of light. Gas
sells at $10O per thousand cubic feet
in large cities, and from that to as high
as $500 in smaller towns.
The consumer Of gas in the country
uses Acetylenc pronounced a-set-a-
lene), and each user makes Ills own gas
and is Independent Of Gas and Electric
Companies. Aceiylene is q more per-
feet illuminant than the gas sold by
the big gas companies in the cities, and
the cost to the smallest user is about
the equivalent Of city gas at s. cents
per thousand.
Acetylene is the modern artificial
light, the latest addition to the many
inventions that have become daily ne
cessities.
The light from an acetylene fame is
soft, steady and brilliant, and in quail
ity is only riyaled by the SUMS rays.
If water and solid mater Il known as
Calcium Carbide are brought into con-
tact, the immediate result is the max
ing of this wonderful gas. The genera
ton Of acetylene is so simple that ex-
perience or apparatus is not neces-
sary to make it. If 1t is desired to
make it for practical lighting, and to
keep it for immediate use, then small
machine called an "Acetylene Genera
tor' is employed. There are many re-
sponsible concerns making acetylene
generators. In practice this gas is dis
tributed in small pipes throughout
buildings. grounds or entire cities and
towns in the same manner as ordinary
city gas. Acetylene Is the only salts
factory means of lighting Isolated
buildings located in the country or
suburbs at distance from city gas or
electric plants.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
NEWSY GLEAN,NGS.
London. Eng, has only lis miles Of

London. Eng, has only 115 miles OF
-tramways.
There are more Grant townships in
Kansas than any other kind.
A heavy turning movement by the
Japanese on the ,Russiali. flanks was
reported from Gunshu:
An anonymous donor has given $780,
900 to Columbia University to provide
a building to succeed old Kings Col
lege.
One of the oldest living Osages is
Bare Legs, now about eighty years old,
though he does not seem, to be more
than fifty.
A large lump Of butter has been
found buried in an Irish bog. No one
knows how old it is. 1t is thought
that it is at least 100 years old.
The San francisco Board of Educa-
tion, as sanitary measure, has adopt
ed resolution prohibiting the use Of
states and pencils i'll the public schools.
An English Judge recently altered a
sentence of eighteen months hard
labor to five years penal seryitude,
because the prisoner threw a bottle at
him.
The New York Legislature has
passed the bill making the term for
Mayor, Controller and Borough Presi-
dents of New York City four years in
stead of two.
Water freezes every night through
out the year at Alto Crucero, in Bo-
liyia, it has been reported, Willie at
monday the sun is hct, enough to
cause actual suffering.
An attempt by the Opposition to
force 4 reply to a motion Of the Liberal
leader in the British House of Com
mons caused great disorder and forced
the Speaker tossuspend the session.
The applications of Italian emisrants
to secure passage to this country have
become soSgreat that the majority of
tile steamship lines in the Mediterra-
mean trade have decided to stop book
tYltF
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Political Argument,

They say negro approached Jim
Orr to-day and said: Mr.. Orr, they
say. you say you don't want any negro
to vote for YOU" To which Mr.. Orr
replied: "Ifs you were running for
mayor, would You say that?" The
negro said he wouldn't. well, then,'
MI. Orr continued, ".don't you think
have, as much sense as you have?"-
Atchison Globe:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
At the National Capital.

A new circular regarding political
activity b. ofice-holders gives wide
latitude to those outside the classified
service.
Though under strict rules, postmas-
tcrs are to be allowed to decide ques-
tions regarding lctter-carriers' enter
tainmcnts
Secretary Merton wants the formal
reintcrmcnt OF John Paul Jones to take
place at Annapolis September %.
Secretary of War Taft declined the
application of the State of Missouri to
take possession of the Merchants
Bridge across the Mississippi river at
St. Louis.
James X. Polk, a law partner of w.
C. Crawford, who was indicted for
connection with postal frauds, testi-
fed in favor Of Crawford.
President Roosevelt was presented
with a .statuette representing him as
colonel OF the Rough Riders.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
SOUTH CAROLINA CROP BULLETIN.
Conditions For Past Week as Given
Out by the Department.

= =
Out by the Department.
The first OF the week ending Mon
day, June 5th, was warm, the midlle
portion cool, and the close had normal
temperature. There was widespread
complaint that cool nights were un-
favorable on cotton. There was more
than the usual amount Of sunshine
over the western and central parts
and less than usual over the eastern
parts. There were local high, damag-
ing winds in the northeastern coun-
ties on the 30th and 31st, accompany
ing thunderstorms.
A large portions Of the State had
no rain during the week, but there
were heavy rains in the east central,
eastern and southern counties on the
30th and 31st, further delaying farm
work and increasing the foulness of
corn and cotton.
Farm work made rapid progress oy-.
or the larger portion of the State, but
cultivation is difficult owing to the
rank growth Of grass and weeds and
the rapid drying of the soil which rem
ders it baken and crusted. The wealth
er was generally favorable for growth
Of crops, and there is a marked i'm
proyement noted where they have
been cultivated, but the general condi-
tion of all field crops is still poor.
There is marked improvement in
cotton which looks we'll where work
ed, especially on clay soils, but is
still poor, yellow and small on sandy
and gray soils, with less complaint Of
plants dying than last week. Lice
are prevalent in the central and east.
ern counties. There yet remains a
small portion of the crop to chop to
stands. Favorable progress was made
in cleaning fields Of grass and weeds,
but much remains foul, and some will
be abandoned owing to the rank
growth of grass and the scarcity OF
laborers. First squares have been
noted in many parts Of the State.
The conditions of corn Is variable,
ranging from good to very poor, and
much of the crop is suffering for want
of cultivation. In many places it is
yellow and understood. Where proper
ly cultivated it is fine. Bottom lands
were prepared and planted during the
week. Worms continue destructive In
the southern counties. Rice looks
fairly well. A large acreage Of June
rice will be planted in the Georgetown
district. Melons are late. Wheat is
being harvested and the yields are
poor, owing to rust and too much
rain. Oats are ripe and being gener-
ally. harvested, with yields ranging
from excellent to poor. Spring oats
continue promising. Peaches are be
ing shipped; the quality is good, but
the fruit is small. In places peaches
are rotting badly. Gardens are doing
well but need rain in the west. Pas
lures good. Minor crops generally
'promising.-J. W. Bauer, Section Di-
rector.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Constable Shoots Negro.

Columbia, S. c., special.-DispensauE
Constable John R. Isom early Monday
afternoon shot and killed a young mel
gro named Jim Long who had hroke1S
away from Policeman Keith Lons
had been under arrest for snatching !
valise from a negro excursionist whE
had just arrived over the SeaboaM
from Savannah. Isom claims thatahis
revolver fired accidently as he .stf9ck
the negro with the weapon in an en-
deavor to stop him. Keith was run
ring after he had just fired twice to
attract attention, and was calling IT,
IscSl to assist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Through the North.

James Mcconnell, 80 years old, a
crank, tried to kill Vicc-President
Fairbanks, at Flint, Mich.
Radical changes in tic business man.
agcment Of the Equitable Life Assu-
rance Society are provided by resolu-
tions adopted by the directors.
The will of J. Montgomery Sears
Boston's heaviest taxpayer, is missing
John T. Gaynor and Benjamin J.
Greene, convicted of defrauding the
United States. together with Captain
Oberlin M. Carter. are to be extradited
from Canada after a long fight.
Mayor Weaver has asked all the
banks in Philadelphia where munic-
ipal deposits are made to state the
amount Of interest paid On these de-
posits.
Holders of debenture B Wabash Rail-
road bonds are to sue for an account
ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
NEWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
Minor Happenings of the Week at
Home and Abroad.
Down in Dixie.

Secretary Taft has extended for three
years the operations of his order re-
Quiring the removal of distractions to
navigation in the shape of bridges at
Augusta, Ga.
Hon. w. N. Mitchell promises lib
eral appropriation by Georgia to the
Jamestown Exposition.
The Democratic Committee Of Vir-
ginia will meet on June 18th to fix the
date of the primaries.
Several houses were burned at Tun-
Melton, W. Va; loss $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Fatal Pistol Duel.

Knoxville, Tenn, Special.-Charles
Reed is dead and ALA Blakmore is
mortally wounded as the result of a
pistol duel at Pleasant View, KY, Sun
day. The cause of the affray is not
known. Both are young men and
foremen of the Louisville e Nashville
Railroad. construction gangs.ZA quar-.
rel at Reeds camp caused Reed to
be-. III. 81. ..ii....;c,.ing. and Blaknlore respond
cd. Each W.. shot four times. Blak-
mere was brtrght here to the hospital
and will die. His home is in Alabama.
Reed lived at SaHton, KY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Furniture Coverings.

No one can really admire the plain
brown holland slip coverings with
which furniture is shrouded in sum.
mer. Chintzes and lowered linen tai
fetas make better coverings, and they
have the advantage of toning with the
general color scheme of the rooms.
Many of the new chintzes are exact
reproductions of old English designs
Others are in conventionalized designs
to please the taste of those who do not
admire floWered surfaces.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
BattIeships Go South.

Norfolk, Va, Special.-The first 4
vision Of the battleship squadron, uns
der command of Rear Admiral R. II
Evans, composed of the flagship
Maine, Kearsarge, Kentucky and Mid
souri,, sailed from Hampton Roads foS
the Southern drill grounds. After tWEs
days evolutions at sea the squadre6
will sail for New York, and the ships
will then disperse for repairs at the
northern navy yards.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Attempt to Use Poison,

Rome, By Cable.-Dr. Micucci, who
has been in the italian service IN the
Congo Free State; has presented the
foreign office here with a report which
describes attempts by Congo authorities
to poison several persons holding sen-
timents unfavorable to the State, IL
cluding Micucci himself and DR.. Bac-
carl. who was sent to the Congo as
an italian envoy to report on the pos
sibility of sending italian emigrants
there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Tidal Waves ON Lake Michigan.

Chicago, SpecldI.-oH1IIIHs dV11oo
phere conditions on Lake Michigan
caused succession of tidal waves"
two being recorded in Chicago. Each
Of the seiches on the Chicago side OF
the lake rose to height Of three and
one-half feet. They did no damage.
The first wave remained stationary
for 35 minutes. Later the water roso
again to the same height and did not
recede for half an hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
$50. "a.
.rHE DAISY FLY.KILLER aest

5 It is the fashion to deride Russia
and exhibit to- the public every de-
feet in her new penal system and
social organization, and yet is is only
fairs 70 admit that under an autocracy,s
,'Wmch the a6horrence of all free.
born Americans, Russia has done
what We. could not sdo, rdecreed eman.
cipation Withouts assiWar sand abolished
scapaeal punis ishment. !: ,.l.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
When Boiling EGGS.

Avoid the dark circle around the
yolks of hardboiled eggs by putting
them to cook in cold water and allow
ing them to boil slowly fifteen to TWEEN
ty minutes after the water comes to
the boiling point.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Where He Fell Down.

az haven't heard of Snagswell for a
long time. What has become of him ?"
"He has Quit. Don't you remember
he got in the way of an automobile q
wear or two ago and was injured to
such an extent that the owner of the
machine finally had to give it to him
to satisfy his claim for damages"
eyes"
"Well, he tried the same game after
ward on locomotive. and it didn't
work. Chicago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
- rs=l.9--.
CnYes Eczelnn, Itchin. Humors.

Especially foE oldsy chronic cases. take
Botanic Blood Balnb 1t gives healthy
blood supply to ttle;afrected parts, heals all
the sores, eruptiongsscabs,l scales; stops the
awful itching and burning OF eczema, swell-
urattng&watery sores, etc. Drug
gists 81 per large bottlx bottles $3.50,
bottles $500, express prepaid. sample free
ana prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., At
Slapta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medi-
! cal advice sent in sealed letter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
MILK CRUST ON BABY
Lost All His Kair-Scratcheh Till Blood
Ran-Gratefu1 Mother Tells OF
His Cure by CntIc1ira Fer 75c.

"Whcn our baby boy was three months
old lie had the milk crust very badly on
his head. so that all the hair came out, and
It ityhed so bad he would scratch until the
blood ran. I got cake Of Cuticura Soap
and a box of Cutcura Ointment. applied
the Cuticura and put thin cap on his
head, and before I had used half of the
box it was entirely cured, his hair COM
menced to grow out nicely again, and ne has
had no return of the trouble. (Signed)
Mrs. H. p. Holmes, Ashland, Or"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
a New Pillow Cover.

A length of cretonne laid over the
pillows is one woman's solution OF
day bed dressing in these days when
fashion has declared pillow shams
quite passe. Of course, a spread OF
cretonne to match goes without say
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
To Whiten the Hands.

To make the hands white, take
tablespoonful of scraped horseradlsh
and pour on it half pint OF not
milk. Use it shortly before washing,
allowing it to dry On the hands,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
About EIat,Irons.

In using fat-irons, if they are rub
bed on piece of brown paper covered
with soap, and then sprinkle OF salt
they will be found to run easier and
stick,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Greatest Living Painter Of Gardens.

; Greatest Living FAINTER OF 1aroens.
George S. Elgood, the English artist
is acknowledged to be the greatest liv
ing painter of gardens. He has fur
nished series of fifty water colors
which are said to be the. best work
he has ever done. a noted operate
tenor said of them that each one
strikes high Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
a chamois Hint,

Charnois is one of the few things
which come out smooth and soft from
washing if wrung directly from the
soapsuds without .rinsing in clear wat
er. The latter process tends to harden
~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

The New York Legislature has
passed the bill making the term for
Mayor, Controller and Borough Presi-
dents of New York City four years in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

Assemblyn,aa, Tighe's letter should
De read by ecery brain 1t0TkeT' lead
ing q strenuous life.
Hon. John Tighe, No. 9S Remsen ST.,
Cohoes, N. Y, Member Of Assembly from
the Fourth District, Albany County N.
Y, writes as follows:
ePeruna has my hearty Endorsement as
a restorative tonic of superior merit. AT
times when have been completely. broken
down from excess of work, so that my
faculties seemed actually ats standstill,
Peruna. has acted as healing restorer,
starting the machinery of mind and body
afresh with new life and energy.
II recommend it to man tired in mind
and body as tonic superior to anything
I know Of and we'll worthy serious consld-
Grafton. -. Tghe.
Excess OF work, so common in our coun-
try, causes impaired nerves, leading to ca
tarrn and catarrhal nervousness disease
that is responsible for half Of all nervous
PerIna cures this trouble because it cures
catarrh wherever located. 80
T; Uryou do not. derive prompt and salts
facforysre from theause of Peruna,
write at;once to DE-: Hartman, giving a full
statement Of your case, and he WILL be
pIeasedst give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartmann President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
{. =, K:.Farni,er,s Pbysician.

& d.lg Rorter, DeKalb county. writes: Am
remote from medical aid, but / have ply
sictsn ever with me to check sudden at.
taeks Of the bowels il keeping DR.. Biggers't
sHuckleberry Cordial. Simply beats them all.
Sold by oil Druggists, 25 and Soc. bottle. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Miscellaneous Matters,

Two more directors have resigned
from the board of the Equitable Life
Assurance Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

Holders of debenture B Wabash Rail-
road bonds are to sue for an account
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

Immediately there ensued a rio,
in the Forum and Brutus and Cascs
fled for their lives and never came
back. This was the first occasion
when that historic expression was en-
ployed by any one, according to Livy
though common nowadays.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

Some men who water their milk
every day cannot understand why the,
prayer gssseem so thin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Then Rrutus Fled.

Caesar turned his mournful glance
upon Brutus as that worthy plunged
In his knife. "Et tn Brute" moaned
the dying conqueror.
"Well," answered the murderer.
shamelessly. II wouldn't have done
it if you hadn't such a terrible lot OF
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

FITSpermanently cured. Motifs or nervous
nsssast first day.suss oil. DR.. Kline's Gres::s
NerveRe Restorer, 52trlalbottle and treatiseires
DIR. q. KLINE; Ltd. .931 Arch St., Phlla., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for childron
ieething, soften the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton ,allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Pointed Paragraphs.

1t takes man of wisdom to utilize
half he knows.
Fortunate is the girl who knows more
than to look pretty.
All things come to him who wait
except the expected remittance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

ldo not believe Plso's Cure for Consump-
tionhas unequal for coughs and colds.--JoHN
E,BoNR, Trinity Springs, Ind. ;; Feb. Is, 1902.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
sEaa1s. Can Wear shses

The LATEST Paris edict is that women
must be thin. ~: .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

sThc bayionet's Importance is recognized
all over the world to-day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
Asked and Answered.
,e Maid-What is love?

The Maid-What is love?
'rne Bachelor--I-ovc is the prelude
to patrinony.
The .Maid-And what is matrimony?
The Bachelor-The prelude to ali.
mony.-Columbus Dispatch,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

1Eaa3ss Can Wear shses
One size smaller after. using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new shoes
easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching
feet. ingro wing nails, corns and buntons. At
ell druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't ae-
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE by
mail. ddfess, Allen s. Olmsted, LoRoy, NY.
Toxic iszabout fourteen hours ahead of
New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

One Of the oldest living Osagcs is
Bare Legs, now about eighty years old,
though he does not seem to be more
than fifty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14
THREE YEARS AFTER.

The nmcrobe now hourishes nightly II
the attention Of the world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

An anonymous donor has given $780,
900 to Columbia University to provide
a building to succeed old Kings Col
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-06-14

s.ass ,gss, .s.. IS
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-23
CLAIMS VICTIMS ONE BY ONE
Indiana Girl ASphyxiated in Cellar
and Three Persons Who Go to In
vestiRnte Meet similar Fate.

MUNCIE, Ind, Sept. 22-Two dead and
two others not expected TO live Is the re-
suit Of gas escaping in the cellar of the
Williams family's house here late tonight
About 8 O'Clock the daughter Maggie
went into the cellar TO get something for
supper. When she failed to return, Mrs
Williams. 80 years old, also went into the
cellar to 1nd the girl Later the father
J. c. Williams coming home and finding
no one and the cellar doorway open. went
down. The son arriving home and wonder
ing at the disappearance Of the family, pro-
ceeded to the cellar and investigate. He
found all three bodies on the floor.
He carried his father and mother up and
returned for his sister, when he fell upon
the stairway. Soon neighbors whom he
called came and carried him and his sister
from tho steps
The mother and daughter had been dead
for several moments. The son and father
are not expected to live The gas had en-
tered the cellar. which had been tightly
closed. through a drainage pipe leading to
a ditch.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-23
DESIRE LOWER ICING RATES
American PomOIoEicRI society Makes
Formal Request Upon
Members of Congress.

KANSAS CITY. Sept 2s.-The American
Pathological society in biennial convention
resolved to urge all congressman to use
their influence to secure the passage of
legislation looking to the reduction of icing
and refrigerator charges for the shipment
OF fruit. This action was taken following
the reading of a report by A. H. Kirkpa-
trick OF Michigan, chairman of the com
mittee on resolutions, who stated that the
fruit industry was being ruined by the
refrigerator car lines. which charges the
grower an excessive price for icing cars"
Wilder medals were awarded to the Mis-
souri, State HORTICULTURAL society for its
exhibit Of apples. pears and plums; to
Ellwanger & Berry. Rochester, n. Y. for
exhibit OF pears. and to c. G. Patten,
Charles City, Ia. for fruit originated by
cross breeding