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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS
what Our National Law Makers Are
Doing Day by Day.
Rate ELL Reported.

The Hepbuiu railroad rate bill was
reported to I Senate by Senator
Tillman III ac,.of dnue with tile action
Of the Senate a6minittee oil Inter-
state Commerce last Friday. tafgs
crowds assembled in The galleries,
anticipating field day of debate, but
were disappointed. There was little
of interest in the proceedings regard
ing the bill. A brief statement from
Mr.. Tillman, with the necessary az
rangement for printing the report Of
the hearings before the eutnmittee
and d promise that formal report
would be made later was followed by
a few remarks from Mr.. Aldrich
showing the position of the five Re-
publicans wlio opposed the bill as
reported. Mr.. Aldrich indicated that
there would be no unnecessary de-
lay, but that the bill would be dis
cussed in accordance with its impot-
tancH;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Charlotte Produce.
Burned to Death:

Columbia, special.-Ncws reached
the city of the fatal burning Of Miss
Maggie Swartze Of this city, which
occurred near Killians several days
ago. The young lady was visiting
friends m the vicinity and on the day
Of the accident was ont i'll The woods
witnessing tic men burn off the right
Of way Tor II tram read. A eurpen-
tine box took Hire near where she was
standing and she was told 10 exiting
uist the flames, Filling the lap of
her apron with sand she threw it on
the blazing. box which caused the
burning rosii TO fly out and almost
envelop her in flames. In her ag-
ony and fright she ran, not knowing
where she was going aid before she
could be orertaken disappeared in the
undergrowth. When her body was
found it was burned almost 10 Il crisp,
even the shoes being destroyed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Tomr.s and Thanksgiving.
Gov, Folk. of Missouri, was talking


about reform;
"We all believe in it" he said, "bnt
we want t6 see it brought about at
other folks expense. We are like, too,
certain Kansas City boy.
This boys mother said to him, on
her return from a long days shopping
In the, Thanksgiving season:
".Now 1 hope my little Tommy has
taken to heart mammals talk Of last
night about charity and usefulness.
Since he has few troubles of his own,
I hope he has thought of others trou-
bles all day long. Since he has many
causes for thanksgiving himself, |
hope he has tried to give causes for
thanksgiving to others? What Is my
Tommy's report for the day.? How
many acts of Kindness has he done2
How much woe has he llghtened. How
many hearts has my Tommy made
grateful and glad?'
"In this rather mushS Way spoke
the good young mother. And her Tom.
my replied:
tive done whole lot of good, ma
l gave your new hat to beggar wo
man, and L gave the cooks shoes to 9
little girl in busted ruhbers what
seen on the street, and I gave poor
lame shoe string seller pas black eve
ming suit, the open front one that. he
hardly ever wears
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

own interests but contrary to the in-
terests of the people and the labor trust
is always active to push through bills
drafted in the interest of that trust but
directly contrary to the interests of the
People as Il whole. Witness the anti
Injunction bill bJ which labor unions
seek TO tie the hands Of our courts and
prevent the issue Of any order to re-
strein the members Of that trust. fronl
attacking men or destroying property.
Such a bill is I arhaps the most infanI-
Gus insult to our courts and the CONF
mon people ever lsid before Congress-
and the Representatives in Congress
nlust be held to strict accountability
for their acts relating thereto. But
when bills come before Congress that
are drawn In the interest of all the
people they should receive the active
personal support of the people and the
representatives be instructed by the
citizens. The Senators also should be
written to and instructed. If, there
fore, you will remember your privilege
and duty yo:- will at once-now-write
TO your Congressman and Senator on
this pure food bill. Clip and enclose
the copy herewith presented and ask
them to make business Of following
1t through the committee considering
it. Urge its being brought to 4 vote
aud requesting that they vote for 1t.
Some oppressively intelligent. and
carpitg critics may say this is simply
an advertisement for Postum and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Pure Food Legislation.

Tile frequent deaths reported as
resulting from eating colored candies
indicate that the confectionery shop
is not sd successful III its mixtures as
the scientist who recently gave d
"synthetic dinner The brighter tile
colors Of fcandies the more attractive
tits to children, and also, as a rule,
the deadlier it is. Pure food legis-
laiion is yet long way backward.
Eighteen persons were injured III a
wreck optic Coal and Coke railway
near clay Courthouse, ". Va:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
|JN,yMory Di;mMiick
Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass, is fully quail
hedto give helpful advice to sickwomen.
Read Mrs. Dimmick'S S letters.

-
Read Mrs. Dimmick's S letters.
Her first letter:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
I'll have been a sufferer for the past eight
years with a trouble which first originated
from painful periotls-the pains were excruci-
ating, with inflammation and liberation of the
female organs. The doctor saysI must have
an operation or cannot live. Il do not want
to submit to an operation it ! can possibly
avoid it. Please help me,"-Mrs. Mary
Dimmick, Washington, D. c..
Her second letter:
Dear Mrs Plnkham:-
IS You will remember my condition when I
last wrote you, and that the doctor said
must have an operation or could not live.
lreceived your kind letter and followed Your
advice very carefully and am no. entirely
we'll As my case was so serious 1t seems q
miracle that am cured. know that ow''
not only my health but my life to Lydia E.
Pinkhamts Vegetable Compound and TO your
advice, I lean walk miles without an ache or
n pain, and ] wish every suffering woman
would read this letter and realize what you
can do for them. Mrs Mary Dimmick. 18th
and East Capitol Streets, Washington, d. G.
How easy it was for Mrs. Dimmick to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and how little it cost her-a two-cent
stamp. Yet how valuable was the reply!
As Mrs. Dimmick says-it saved her life.
Mrs. Pinkham has on file thousands
of just such letters as the above, and
offers ailing women helpful advice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Cures Rheumatism and catarrh-- Medicine
Seut Free.

Send no money--simply write and try
Botanic Blood Balm at our expense. Bo-
tanic Blood Balm (B. B. 3D. kills or de.
stroys the poison in the blood which causes
the awful aches in back aud shoulder
blades, shifting pains, difficulty in moving
fingers, toes, or legs. bone pains, swollen
muscles and joints of rheumatism, or the
foul breath, hawking, splitting, droppings in
throat, bad hearing, specks flying be-
fore the eyes, all played out feeling Of ca
tarrh. Botanic Blood Balm has cured hun
dreds OF cases OF 80 or 40 years standing
afte, doctors, hot springs aud patent lnedi.
rincs had all failed. Most OF these cured
patients had taken Blood Balm as h last re-
sort. 1t is especially advised fof chronic,
deep-seated cases. impossible Tor ANY one
to suffer the agonies or symptoms of rheu-
malisnl or catarrh while or after taking
Blood Balm. 1t makes the blood pure and
rich, thereby giving healthy blood supply.
Cures nre permanent and nota patching up.
Drug stores, 81 per largo bottle. Sample OF
Blood Balm sent free and prepaid, also spec
ial medical advice by describing your trou-
BILE and writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Sbatps and Flats.

II takes ii Woman to figure out that
it is a good deed, which the record
ing angel will remember, to forget
TO pay her fare i'll crowded street
ear and put it in the collection plate
next Sunday.
It is 1,npardonable impertinence to
kiss a girl When her mother is look.
ing.
There would be lot more fun in be,
irg n married man if it was aaginst
tile law.
Senator Lodge reported to the Sen.
ate tile Santo Domingo treaty will
q number of amendments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
More Double Track Fer G. and O.
No Clue 70 Traynham Murder.

Roanoke, special.-The coroner s
Jury in the Trayham murder case
rendered verdict that the former
eity sergeant came to his death by.
wounds received from hatchet or
on ak in the hands Of Il party or
parties unknown. There were nine
ifferent wounds inflicted on tbe heaJ, !.
face and neck, and any one OF wllseh.
in thu opinion Of tbs phys!flassi.
Yshld llays eAussd aeati.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Fire on a Farm.

Spartanbulg, Special.-Fire dc
stroyed the modern country home oc-
cupied by John Caldwell and family,
located on the Spartanburg and Ashe-
Vile road eight miles from the city
The house was the property Of w. S.
Caldwell. 1t Was an eight room
dwelling commodiously arranged and
with slate roof covering. The cause
of the fire is not known. Mr.. John
Caldwell was away from home at the
time b ttucfha iml23452345 5G645G
time but the family escaped unhurt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

The readers otthis paper will he pleasedto
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease. that science has been able to euro in r II
itsstascs, and thatis Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being u con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Hall s CatarrhCltre is taken inter.
nally acting directly Hpon tho blood and mp-
cous surfaces of the systei.. Thereby destroy
ing the foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing Its
work. The proprietors have so much faithin
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address
L. j. CHENEY tS CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Bahaef EXPERTS Of Leather.

Exports Of leather and leather niaii=
ufacturcs from the United States dur
ing the calendar year. 1905, were the
largest on record. says a bulletin is
sued by the bureau of Statistics de-
partment of commerce and labor:
They we're valued at $3s,946,422
against $35, 5,s24,44992 in 1904, $27,169,.
6l4 iii 1900, end $l2,275,47O in 1890.
journal and tribute:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Pointed Paragraphs.

Every dollar tnan borrows is a
STEP toward the ill-will Of Ills friends
There's nothing so meaningless as
the kiss one woman bestows upon
another-unless it is the expansive
smiles of a hotel clerk.
If q man has too much courage to
commit Suicide when he is in trouble
he can go TO law.
The nice thing about fishing is the
way the bait and the fish do all the
work for You till the fun begins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
1rance to Force q Vote.

It is learned from an indisputable
source that France feels assured Of
the support on the question Of polie-
ing Morocco Of a majority of the
delegates to the conference and her
present plan is to force a vete in the
conference in order to demonstrate the
falsity of Germany's contention that
France represents only the minority
view.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Presidents Salary $4,000.

Senator Gallinger has introduced a
bill to readjust the salaries of gener-
ul officers Of the Government, to take
effect March q, 1909. The bill pro-
poses the following salaries: The
President, $4,000; the VicelPresi-
deht, $4,000; Speaker of the House
Of Representatives,, $4,000; members
of the Cabinet, $4,000; Senators and
Representatives, $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Pointed Paragraphs.

Much that passes .for. love wouldn't
stand the test Of curl papers.
Folly aud failure roost on the
same perch.
Trying to avoid trouble will keep
any man busy.
Special Agent Durand was on the
stand most of the time in the pack
ers' immunity case.
A shrewd man may be both wise
ard honest, but the odds are against
his being either. So. l0-O6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Cows and Horses Stolen.

Greenville, Special.-A week Of
COW stealing ended by capture and
conviction of two negroes, usAered
in a week Of horse stealing. -Four
horses have been taken from stable
wards in the heart Of the city AID
the officers are getting desperate. In
every ease lie animal stolen has been
swapped off for a poorer horse and
cash to boot and the thief has aban-
douad the uew horse and made OFT
With the aash. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
New Enterprises.

The secretary Of State has granted
a charter to the Scotia Lumber com
pany of Hampton county. The cap
ital is $4,000 and the officers are: M.
l.. PEBBLES, president; j. G. Mason,
vice president, and W. A. Mason, Sec
retaly and treasurer.
The Klaren Bridge company OF
Charleston. whose purpose is 10 con-
struct a Toll bridge across tho Nap
poo cut. received charter. The cap
ital is $1,000 and The officers are: OF
to F. Klaren, president and trcasur-
er, and Geo. Fl. Klaren, secretary.
The Piedmont Realty company OF
Greellvillc has a capital Of $4,000 and
the corporators are: Wm. q. Sly
rine Ald Thos. ]. Charles.
The Pullman company filed a state
ment of its business. It's capital is
$1,000 shares of 500 each. The
American Telephone and Telegraph
company also filed statement, The
capital paid i'll is $15S,66l, 500.
The Geo. +. NLissen company OF
Conway will sell gentlcmen's furnish
ines. The capital stock is $1,000 and
The officers are: Geo. F. Missen, W.
E. McCord and Chas. j. Epps.
The Reeves Live Stock and We
hicle company Of Swansea was issued
a commission, The capital being T5;-
OOO and the corporators J. l.. Reeves
and w. III. Witt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
Reflections of a Batch

He who seeks temptation - 81
a fool or otherwise--with thd s.
i'll favor of the otherwise. "A
Marriage is the only thing q
will take the conceit out OF
men.
Anyway, there is more or less oft of
ginality about the man who rides a
hobby.
Looking out on the bright side Of
things never caused anyone to be-
come lopsided.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

Be enacted by the Senate and of the United
m engaged the manufacture preparation npuding OF food
human consumption each package mace p
State or Territory OF the District o.
complete and ingredients thereof defined by
ingredients together with the
made by the authority off, and
complete address Oh Tue
shall be affixed plain type Of size not less an @
known as eight point, the English language
Sec covering and every package OF
pared compounded shipped from State Territory o. the
the food in said package snail nave oh
ing supplied by or the the sellers shall
upon within its enclosure an accurate copy Oh m @
which appeared upon the OF
supplied for the makers thereof printed
the printed such statement sna so
the and address of the person. urn OF corp0aiO' W
That shall be person pup! VII
fully macousy remove alter obleratc or destroy ucn M
reens appearing provided the preceding
and any person this section shall be gu OF
and upon than one hundred doas
hundred dollars imprisoned not less tna one
more both, in the discretion OF the court
Sec That the Department Agriculture sha
from retail Dealers and % m
anyd or examined chemically microscopy otherwise samples OIL al
prepared compounded offered for sale In osa u
broken packages Columbia Territory OF i'll any STATE
other than shall have been respectively OF
be produced intended for export to tor
egn country Agriculture shall make
such chemists inspectors and other employees as may
be necessary provisions of this Act and maze ueh
ANALYSIS as he may deem proper
And ,n producer shall refuse to supply p
pcato full the selling price samples OF a
clos Of food to authorized by the Secretary OF TO
receive ana upon convcon sna o
exceeding one hunofeo uopais VI 'Als0u Nv e 80
Section hm OF corporation VINO sh i'a on
and shall be guilty of nsdmeao ana upon sha
onse hundred dollars imprisoned not
exceeding one year both IN the discretion OF the court
That corporation who shall wfu purpose
change or add make false charges
anaysjs with the purpose ubecDg
shall be guilty misdemeanor
CONVICTION shall exceeding thousand dollars less than three
for NOT less than thirty days nor more tha one
year both .5z,@:s.,s
Sec district attorney to whom the
rotary Of violation this Act
70 be- umenced penalties
such provided
construed to interfere with
wholly internal any State
several States
Sec Of acts inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed
Sec in force effect from and after the
Of hundred and sjS
The undersigned respectfully the Representatives from bis district
and Senators his State to support tli measure
siFEf4 stase
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
NE w FOOD LAW

-ape-Nuts. 1t is true that these ar
,icles are spoken Of here In public
manner. but they are used as Illus
trations of manufacture seeking
by example, printing on each pkg.
truthful, exact statement OF luRrenl-
ents. to shame other makers intodo
the fair thing by the common people,
and establishing an era Of pure food.
but that procedure has not yet forced
those who adulterate and deceive to
change their methods hence this Ell
fort to arouse public sentiment nne
show way out Of the present coadl.
ton Of fraud. deceit and harm.
The undersigned is paying to tue
publishers Of America about S2O,OOo.OO
to print this announcement In practl-
caliy all Of the great papers aud mag
nziues. in the conduct OF what ne
chooses to term. IAN educational cam
paign.n esteemed to be OF greater di-
rect value to the people than the
establishment of many libraries. That
is held to be a worthy method OF
using money for the public good. Tell
the people facts. show them a way to
help themselves and rely upon them
to act intelIIgently and efectiyely:
7. The reader will be freely forgiven X
he entirely forgets the reference TO
Postum and Grape-Nuts. IL he Will DUE
ioin tLe pure food movement anu DO
things.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
BIS Of, B:
The only man WHY
.a.,t - %bo win 81

The only man why
modest is the vain y
When a girl is haPi
it has got somethin.
clothes.
A diplomat is a 1M s.
quired the art of
wait patiently until
A tramp's working H|
er than those Of the 81
the average man would =
banker.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

TEXT OF PURE
and send 70 your
which cut
Keep the other OF the n
and the cnan
will be good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum
and Mullen is Natures great reInedy-Cures
Coughs, Colds, Group hnd Consumption ,and
al throat aud lung troubles. At druggists,
25c., Soc. aud jl.0O per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

H. H. GREEN'S Sons, OF Atlanta, Ga, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists In the
world. See their liberal offer in advertise.
II ent in another column OF this paoer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

Itch cured in 80 minutes by woolford's
Sanitary Lotion; never falls. Sold by
Druggists. Mail orders promptly filled
10y DIR. Detchon, ,Crawlordsville, Ind. 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

Korea has a population Of 5000, O,00O
Seoul, the capital, has $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

In twelve marriages out Of every hundred
one of the parties has been married be.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

FITS permanently cured. No Ats or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer, 50 Observation-Disclosures
DR.. R.H. KLINE, Ltd, ,93l Arch ST., Phila,, Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
A BILL

TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS AND SHIPPERS SoFs srs
FOODS FOR INTERSTATE SHIPMENT TO Label
SAID FOODS AND PRINT THE INGREDIENTS
CONTAINED IN SUCH FOODS ON
each PACKAGE THEREOF..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

Abraham Lincoln was nine years old
when his mother died - 80 -.....E..s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

The poet Tennyson died with volum.
Of Shakespeare in his hand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07
stnn 1,eH.al. xinn.

Numerous arrests of editors in the Rus.
aian provinces continue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Druggists are authorized to refund money IL
PazoO oOintmentfails to cure in to14 days. Soc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Qufnine Tablets,
Druggists refund money fit fails to cure. E
W. Groves signature on each box. Csc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

There are no newsboys in Spain. Wome1
sell newspapers on the street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

People now demand the right 10
know exactly what they cat.
TO be told BY maker or retailer that
the food is "pure" is not satisfactory.
Candy may eont6iu pure" white clay
or "pure" dyes and yet be very harm
full. syrups may contain pure" glu:
cose and yet be quite digestible md
even beneficial. Tomato cstsup mag
contain small amount of salieylic CT
boracic acid as q necessary preserva-
tive, which may agree with one and be
harmful to another.
Wheat -four may contain a portion of
corn -four and really be Improved.
Olive oil MAY be made of. cotton seed
oil: Butter may Contain beef suet aud
yet be nutritious;
Ths persorl who buys and ents must
protect himself and family; end he has
q right to. and now demands. d laG
under which he can make intelligent
selection Of food.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-03-07

Sold BY Druggists, I5t.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-09-07
METHODISTS CELEBRATE.
Semi Centennial Session of West Wiscon-
sin Conference Will Be Held at
Dodgeville.

DODGEVILLE, Wis, Sept. 4-The
semi-centennial session of the West Wis
consin conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church will convene in this city
September u, and will continue week.
The conference will be presided over by
William Fraser Mcdowell, presiding
bishop. of Chicago. The official visitors
include many eminent divines of this and
other countries. The conference will
bring together over 600 Methodists. One
of the main features of the conference
will be the celebration of the fiftieth an
niversary of the organization Of the con-
ference, which will take place on
Wednesday, September u. The services
will include addresses by four survivors
of the session of 1856.