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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
Damaging Sleet Storm.

Greensboro, Special--Practically iso-
lated from the outside world. Green's
bolo on Friday and Saturday was
in the grip of one of the worst sleet
storms it has experienced for years.
Telegraphic and telephone communl-
cation was cut off for the best part
Of the day, due 10 broken wires and
falling poles. This damage was tem-
porarily repaired and all wires were
soon in fair working order. lnestlm-
able damage was dune 10 trees and
foliage crushed beneath the weight OF
lev tendris. Street car service was
seriotmiy hampered and a general dis
comforture cnsued.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
BODY not TO BE EXRUMED

Judge Watts Denies Petition OF FL
deity Mutual Insurance Go. TO Have
Body of Dargan. the Dead President
Of Independent Oil Company Taken
Up for ExamiDation=-s25,a zoe Pol
ley in Question.
Chcraw, S. c., Spccial.-The first
step TO be taken by the Fidelity Mu-
tual Insurance Co., of Philadelphia, in
an effort 10 have the body of Robert
Keith Darga1, the lale president OF
the Independent Cotton Seed Oil Com
pany, whose reported huiridc here
some months ng0 tEuscd profound
sensation, exhumcd, failed Saturday
before Judge Watts, of the Circuit
Court, who refused tle petition of the
company. Dargan was insured in this
company in the sim Of $4,000.
The attorneys argued that the testi-
mony set forth III tile afIidavits was
based entirely on hearsay and for this
reason the court would not be justified
in ordering the body cxhumed. In
making his decision, Judge Watts
stated that he did not feel that it was
the court IS business to- confirm these
rlmors and that the facts in the ease,
rs presented BY the petitioners, did
aot justify all order for tho rc-opcnins
Of the grave, inasmncl as the action
was brought by individuals. Had the
request came from the solicitor Judges
Watts stated that ii would, i'll all
probi!ilty have been granted.
One of the attorneys Of the petition
crs stated that the company would be-
gin action at once along other lines 10
secure the desired cnd 1t is probable
that tle company will make an effort
to enlist the interest of the solicitor.
The hearing OF The case has re-
vived. to no small extent, the inter.
est which attached to the failure of
The independent Cotton Seed Oil Com
pany. the suicide of Robert Keith Dar'
san the prcsircnt, whose accounts
we're hundreds Of thousand dollars
short, and the sensational rumors tc
!llc effect that Dargan did not commit
suicide and that he was still alive All
the time of his death, or supposed
death, it was said that he had made al
exhaustive study Of hypnotism and
mesmerism, as had also his brother
who was with him at the time he was
said to have died. Some ,umors were
to the effect that Dargan, when the
coroner's jury viewed the body, was
not dead but merely in state of 'hyp
notism. 1t is a fact that neither the
coroner nor any of the jurors touched
the body or made any examination
They were, to use a common express
sion, railroadcd through the room
where his body was One of the argu
mcnts of the attorneys for the insul:
ance companies at the hearing wa:
based on this theory of hypotism.
Since the day bargains death wa:
reported there have been many of thu
best citizens in this and surrounding
towns and counties who have doubted
the reality of his death and this opln
ion obtains now without any dimin
utinn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
T,vnchburg Nearly Cut Off.

Lynchburg, Va, Special.-Exccpt
for a single wire to Danvillc and an
other TO Washington, Lynchburg was
cut off by telegraphic communication
Saturday morning with the North and
South on account of sleet storm. The
200 linemen at work here on the sys-
tenn are restoring the circuits. Many
Of them went TO Greensboro, n. C.,
where the worst of the storm appears
20 have been experienced.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
general debate III Which ill phazc.

q general debate III Which all pnaHcS
of the controversy were exploited.
i separate bill regulating the is
suance of bonds for the canal and
placing them on the same basis as
other government bonds, was passed
without debate,
The Republican members Of the
| House, i'll caucus Monday unanimous
ly declared in favor of admitting Ok
lahoma and the Indian Territory as
one State end by vote Of Ito to So
declared in favor of admitting Arizo-
na and New Mexico as one State. Both
Statehood questions are to be coll
tanned in one bill. The only opposi-
ton TO the program was directed
against joining Agiaona and New Mex
leo.
Debate OIL The recommendation in
the Presidents nlthua message re-
garding insurance regulation occupied
the House again Thursday without a
break
The House then adjourBed:
The Panama Canal was again un-
der consideration by the Senate Fri,
day and Mr.. Tillman occupied the
entire time given to that subject ex-
cept when he gave way to questions
from or interrupted by otller Senators.
He did not indicate any intention of
opposing the passage Of the appro-
priation of opposing The passage of
the appropriation bill, bit lie critised
the methods of the canal commission
in many of It's transactions: When
the Senate adjourned the bill was still
pending, but there was an agreement
for vote Saturday.
Tile House devoted four and three
quarter hours to O lively debate on
the possibilities of controlling insur-
ance companies. No eniitlnsi0n was
reached pn The committee reference
OF the insurance feature of the Pfesi-
dents message which is the matter
under consideration. and the debate
will proceed Saturday:
The House :HAduiged itself again
Saturday to The extent of four hours
of what was many time termed an
academic discussion of Federal con-
'rol ur insurance. II waa The fourth
lay Of the debate and tlie interest of
lie members had appietiably dimin-
ished. The holiday recess Was fixed
from next Thursday to January 4.
For The purpose Of bringing out III
formation showing the existence of a
.ivil pension list, the House asked the
President for the number of civil en-
ployes Of the government wh0 have
reached the Age OF 70 years.
Senate Passes Canal Bill.
The Senate on Saturday passed the
Panama Canal emergency bill. A
substitute for Mr.. Bacon'A amendment
offered by Mr. Hale. was aerepted.
1t specifically. requires tllat Congress
shall BIZ supplied with a detailed csti-
mate of all salaries except those paid
to laborors, skilled and unskilled.
Otherwise the bill was passed rs re-
ported from committee. During the
lay Mr.. Hale made The authorized
ouncemenss..sthat :Ms;; Bislop,,ss|
aait: aganl SsseiS sss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
BAN|E||'RUP|:'.TE::D RI. ? I ruler
PEN MIaHTlER 5|l1,l /: I. THAN THE BOMB
Russian Revolutionary Leaders
IssiussManifeslo Declaring
theIreasury Bankrupt

Ordering Taeir Followers to Cease
Paying Taxes in Order 20 Utterly
Ruin Observation-Disclosures of All
Bank DEPOSITS iii Gold Urged-Gov-
efnme,fs Said 60 be Covering Up
Deficits by Proceeds of Foreign
LoansAA5No Money 60 Pay Starving
soldielsDo Doeument a Sudden and
Terrible Blow.
st. Petersburg, Specialize pro-
leteriat organizations through the in
visible government threw a bomb in
to the camp fthe official government
during tpeSright,, issuring. manifesto,
followiii!estlla$ form Of tic regular i'm
pelial d9eahentt declaring the bank
ruptcy R Tie Treasury, ordering the
proletara army everywhere TO refuse
to pay tfxes Of any description, to in
sist on 6espaytaent 6f wages in gold
or silves. and to withdraw all their
deposits from the Savings banks in.
gold.
The ,aanifesto issa to11'ible indict-
mcnt ojs;the manner III which the
bureausEas;s assbrsught. the country
to fnalhial tuitl; asserting that the
government las. squandered not only
the. couatrY's ine6flie, bit the pro
ceeds otthe foreign loans on railroads.
the arm 1y and the fleet, leaving the
people kithoutischools or roads. ~
l4Money to Feed Soldiers.
1t is Tclatad;that there is no money
to feed |thessoldierg and that every
where Aefes are iiisuriections. Of The
beggar @d;stafved troops and sailors.
The mafifesto even charges the gov
ernmenE with using the deposits in
the govlrnment savings banks to spe-
culate 1.-THE. bourse ;and.ewith the
coverin5upSits chronic deficits in the
interesfph tue. immense debtvby the
pfUeeed the foreign loans, which
are at Estsexhausted. The rich, it is
further EleGlaged d74have already taken
warninSea1idS arc converting their
properti1t6 sesuiities and gold and
are senm ,theih sabroad: The only
salVati. Egs86ffs,the Country, aceoi;dino
- IL. ssosty E5nsf ~ ;oi+L
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
CONTENT.

SIS YOUR son doing we'll at college"
Eyes" answered Farmer eorhtos'
sci. "EIe had his picture look alter
the football game, and 1t showed ae
had bis regular share Of arms an
jegs, / should say ha Tas aaiB' Tall'"
--Washinstan star,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
Hnnor Raethoyen's Memory.

Berlin. Specialize 235 anniver.
sary Of The birth Of Ludwig Van Beet.
hoiea was generally Observed GatiIE'
dIay here. ana Il wreath was placed ~
hhe 1tatNte oG Tin great composer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
A Tragedy at Gaffney.

morning the usuHf quiet of the city
was disturbed, about 5.45 o'clck by
thgrtHlsegtt II Did ,;ltevblverj fred three
;Snsa7sit1ll iis efPs,siha, fsllowe4di
ztaSE FROM the PieS9mss ssS,s::
scaI Ilings rs fofsa d6ctti6
ashoWad that sHa6fs SO thgt shQ tSSand
zif iiistanti kiiIIe llatsS Bsenast.j I
musical director of the Nothing bu'
Money" company, which showed here
Thursday night and possibly mortaliy
wounded Abbott Davidson, the come
dian and star performer. 1t was
Davidson who came down the steps
calling Tor il d6ti3F:
The sheriff and police aiGstfa Hasty
and lodged him i'll jail. The coroliel
was notified and cmpannelled jury.
DR.. Ncsbit testified as to the cause
of death aud the jury brought IN =
verdict in accordance with the facts
The tragedy was caused by charge
Of insult to Il lady member OF tint
company:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
Treasury's Cash Balance s1ss, 49o,oo1

Washington, Spccial.-Saiurday's
statement Of lie Treasury balances,
exclusive OF The gold reserve. shows
available cash balance TO he iSl3S. 400
DOL; gold $S7 ,G65,276.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
Ahbet Dawson Dead.

ADD1U Ddfloofi '1SoA
Mr.. Abbot DAWSON died nj G.2o
Sunday evenings. The end came while
he WAS surrounded by friends and fel-
low members of tic orders to winch
he belonged. -,
There was one incident connected
with the death-bed scene that was
most touching. As the spirit OF MI.
DAWSON was taking its fight, hls
faithful sweetheart. who had been al
his side since he vas shot down, kne!t
beside his bed and repeated! The Lord S
PRAYER. There were a dttze'i OF more
men in The room and every one OF
them broke down. and wept like child,
rel.. His spirit went accompanied
bv the prayers Of his faithful sweet
heart. who would have become hls
wife in few days,
George Hasty's Story.
Wbeu seen III the euunty Jail George
Hasty. charged with the murder o1
Mr. Bennett and Mr. Dawson statet
ihot he shot in self-defense, tina
neither of the men would take an!
exclamation and both advanced OF
linn. one with a knife and The othe
with something in his hand but lit
lid not know what. He says tha
even after lie shot he tried TO .ierI
!cosa from them. lie says that TN
ladies who testified knew nothing .
thc affair, that lie did not invite Nh
Bennett out but that he was followe
rut by both Of them, who came amos
in a run. Hc says that he regrette
the occurrence very much but II j
had il to do over again he wonl
Ia as he did this time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20
COLLECTING A BAD DEBT,

eienks-say, Bjones, recommend
ma to your tailor, will your
Bioues-sure! II you will pay me-
ttnt $50 that you owe hia aset'~
aGEnerYilip Journal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-12-20

Willie the lowering JOINT resolution.
directing the Secretary OF Agriculture
TO furnish certain information con-
.eraiNg the cotton crop is not taken
very seriously as II piece of prospcc-
tive legislation, a :,umber nE people
will doubtless be interested III The pre-
visions of the bill. ard Il IS therefore
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23

hled with surface water. and in drilling
Yesterday strata OF gravel was passed
through that contained water but not
OF the night pressure, to come 10 the
surface. There has been no difficult
ground encountered az yet, and not a
mitch In he machinery. Twenty -four.
hours shifts are now maintained and
The boiler s never allowed to cool off,
Appeal.
q very cid Indian, scantily clothed,
wanders around the eastern part Of
" Report says the old man wears
nothing but u shirt that lacks a great
deal OF answering for q full suit Of tie
white mans clothing. The officers are in
a quandary as to what they ehau do with
him, but District Attorney Williams
thinks all lie needs is a pair Of pants TO
go with the SHIRT. He haa about con-
concluded to buy the pants il Sheriff
Clark will put them on the old man and
see that he wears them. IL the sheriff
agrees to the proposition MIR. Indian will
make Il better appearance in the society
OF ladies.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23
Our AIollera.

Col. Hligginson. when once asked to
name the incident OK the civil war that
he considered the most remarkable for
bravery. said that there was in his reg
iment a man whom every one liked-
a man who was brave aud noble, who
was pure in his daily life, absolutely
FREQ from the dissipation in which NEST
Of the other men INDUCED. One night
at a champagne supper, when many
were Intoxicated, some one i'll jest called
for q toast from this young man. Col.
Higginson said that the young man arose
palo. but with perfect self. possession, and
said: Gentlemen, | will give you a
toast which you may drink "a you will,
but which 1 will drink. il you please.
In water. Tho toast Tint l have TO give
is: Our Mothers.'" Instantly a strange
spell seemed to come over all those
tipsy men, They drank the toast in
eilence; there was no more laughter, no
moro song, and one by ono they elunk
out OF the room. The lamp OF memory
had begun to burn, and the name OF
Mother touched every man's heart
Independent.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23
made. Mora saIected materials
The Fourth OF July.

A meeting Of the executive committee
OF the Fourth Of July celebration was
held this forenoon. Miss Gladys Hunter
notified the committee that che had
appointed Miss Agnes Fernnld and Nlss
Maude Grover her maids Of honor and
the committee appropriated $50 to buy
each a dress for the occasion. The
young ladies accepted the appointment
with pleasure, thus proving that no i'll.
feeling exists GU their part toward their
victorious rival. No town any where
will have three more beautiful young
ladies to grace their celebration OF the
nations birthday.
The secretary reported that reduced
rates had boen secured over the Eureka
& Palisade railroad aud he was instruct.
ed to have the some published in the
Eureka Sentinel.
Several other matters relating to the
celebration were also discussed, but &C
ton on them was deferred until the
meeting this evening.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY
Salmagundi.

Miss Violet Bruce returned this morn
ing from attending the lichckah
Assembly at Carson.
f. igar Iieinhcrt, J. Eggers and \. W.
iIcsson returned from this morning
from Carson. where they attended the
Grand Lodge OF Old Fellowe.
Prof. Wilson and State Supcrintcn.
dent RING arrived this morning to
attend tho High school cIcrciscs tonight,
Prof. Wilson will deliver the commences.
mcnt address.
Strange thing happen IL Hawthorne
may yet become n lively business town.
Minee arc being found near here which
may yet surprise tho nRtiYes.-Walker
Lake Bulletin.
4 statistician u(lirms that the majority
Of people who attain old & have kept
late hours. Eight out Of ten who reach
the ago OF so have never gone to bed
till after IL at night.
There was a good Attendance ut the
high school today TO bCar the paperB OF
the graduates. I1ioy were all Of a high
grade. Tho teachers have q right t0 be
proud OF the clHes OF %.
Tho Goddess OF Liberty contest closes
ut 7:3O, town time, this evening
Friends Of The candidates should re.
member tiia M no votes will be received
aitor that timo. Got your votes in by
1880 phnrp IL you want them counted.
Tho commencement exercises tonight
will DO unusually interesting. Prof,
! Wilson ia II pleasant speaker and no in
sure ~ interest all WHO honor HIM with
their proscncc. Turn out md give tho
graduates a good scnd-oG. They do.
serve IL.
Prospcctors crossing Death Valley
hnvo recently found three dead burrOs,
winch died in tho harness. Tho burrOs
we're packed with prov,sioue, etc, and
without doub, belonged 10 some pros.
poctor who unay have met a similar tate.
Lack ~ water was tho probable causc,
! An old man nanod Vipon loft Goldlio!d
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23

100; Miss Grover. 30; aud Miss Beatri,
Thompson, .. Miss Fernald now leads
Miss Hunter "a votes, with Miss Grover
third.
The votes in the Goddess OF Liberty
contest will be counted Monday, Tues.
day, Wednesday and Thursday even.
ings at Attorney Hendenon's Office at
7:3o sharp. The band will be ont each
evening and entertain the people with
sweet music.
The attention Of everybody interested
IN the Goddess Of Liberty contest is
called to the notice elsewhere regarding
the closing of the polls ON Thursday.
Ii you are interested read the notice and
govern yourself accordingly. Tie com.
mittee will follow the notice strictly.
c. E. Bingham, one Of the proprietors
of the Reno Journal was married Sat.
urday afternoon to Miss Lillian f..
Shirley % Reno, The BRIDE wac a
pupil OF tile writer mt Sutro from 1880 to
NV 10 III SfCtg way WORTHY OF
the groom. The INDEPENDENT c1teL lis
congratulations.
ia. ~Paimanteer, a twitchmun, had
his right foot terribly crushed in the
Keno yard Sunday. lie was making up
a train at the time and AS the switch
engine backed toward Il string OF cars
he noticed that the kuuckle OF one OF
the couplings was closed. Stepping
between the cars he kicked ut the
knuckle to open il, but missed his aim
and his foot WIS caught as the engine
aud car met. The flesh on the lower
part Of his foot and heel was crushed to
a Jelly. His iuinrics were dressed aud
he was taken to San Frurciscu for treat
ment.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23
FROM vs. DAILY
Saima1undi.

Col. MaSon arrived from Reno this
morning.
Takc your hides and pclte Ia Thomp.
sons livery stable aud get the highest
each price for them.
Mrs. Boolor is considerably under the
weather today. Sho hopos to 10 oil
right in q few days.
FoR REHT-A good cizcd woll fur
nished room in good location. For
infor nation apply al The INDEPENDENT
Office.
John Scobio has rented the Com Feed
Stable and ia rcady for business. lie
invitcs the travelling public TO visit his
stable, and guarantees satisfactory
treatment.
Prot. Wilson put in the day working
Tor tho interests Of the university.
flo mot with considerable success and
Elko county will DO well represented
in tho university next year. iie will
roturn to Reno tonight.
Mr.. Thomas Boyle OF Edgomont and
Miss Sarah Wallace OF Montana were
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23
FROM MONDAYS DAILY
Salmagundi.

Edgar Reinhart. w. |. Sirucklcr Of
|Inscnrorn, j. EggcB md A. W. Hcoson
lett yesterday Tor Carson 10 attend the
10. q. +. grand lodge.
MiRa Violet Bruce and Mrs. Limo left
last night Tor Carson to attc1d the
Keheknh Assembly. Mira. IIighIicld
was expected 10 join thom ut Carlin.
ltpv. George II. Greenfield preached
mn interesting sermon Inst evening 10 the
graduates Of the high school. The
ParsbytcriRn church was croudod with
friends Of tho Young people.
Tho two hoso Compnnics Of the Elko
FRO Department will meet ut Attorney
ilcndorson's ofico Mt 4 o'clock SHARP
tonight. All members AFRO earnestly ~.
quoeted In nttond this meeting.
Tho puzc cup 10 DO contested foi by
tho hose companies Ia on exhibition nj
Wtntormantol's jowolry store. It In a
beauty. Tho fire boys eliould put up n
good Hight for thia cup on tho Foutth.
Tho tent In which the Fourth Of July
oiorcisea will DO hold WA put up this
afternoon. II is 50x3o foot in tho clcar
nnd will comfortably sont between 3OC
and 400 people. a floor will be pu, IN
II u tho free dance will 10 held there.
Tho votco In tho Goodies OF Liberty
oontcst wore counted Saturday evening,
Miss Fernald received 1913; Mica iIuntcr,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1905-06-23
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
Salmalundi

stephen Naples, n prominent rancher
OF Pin valley, il III town.
j. w. Truett is in town. lie reports
everything quiet at Deeth.
This il the first day Of summer. Has
1t been warm enough for you?
Therell be something doing tonight
III the Goddess Of Liberty contest.
Come out and see what it is.
The woman's Guild will serve ice
cream and cake nj Leonard Hall on the
afternoon and evening Of June 18th. >
Mrs. William Griswold OF Ruby
Valley arrived on No 3 today TO attend
the high school exercises and witness
the graduation Of her two sons.
EVERYBODY should attend the declama.
lion contest at the high school this
evening. Let US go and encourage the
young people by our presence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Villa will leave for
their Mountain City home tomorrow.
Mr.. Willis has grent faith in the mineral
OF that part OF Elko county.
Mr.. Mauk turned his anonymous
letter over TO the district attorney and
sheriff yesterday, 1t will be preserved
rs evidence il the matter is investigated
and the guilty person found.
The 9Th and sth grades OF the public
school will give Il literary and musical
entertainment M Leonard Hall Friday
evening. Admission Tree. Doors open
at s p. IN. and exercises begin at $3.50.
Everybody invited.
Tho votes in the Goddess OF Liberty
contest were counted again last night
and nearly all OF them wen 10 swell
Miss lIuntcr's total. Her Lovelock
friends sent up $3.50 which placed 250
votes to her credit. She now leads MISS
Fernald 226. The friends OF the other
candidates seem 10 be resting for the
final contest. Its petty fight right
now.
5. =. Sueerinc. II prominent demo
Crat OF Indiana, diei yesterday
while making "A speech at Chicago. The
Independent Telephone convention was
III session mt the Auditorium and Sir.
Schccrine had been selected to respond
to the speech Of welcome. AZ he took
the platform, ho laughingly remarked
that ho could no; make II speech with
ont notes. He had proceeded well along
with the reading when he stepped back
warI and Tell :n the Il Dor, expiring with.
III n few moments. Ills son was pres
cmt and took charge Of the body.