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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

burn, who was chair
man Of the commit
tee on interstate aud
foreign commerce.
introduced Il bill in
regard to regulation
of railroad rates
which was much
criticised on The
ground that it was
inadequate to effect
In objects desired.
He was n member
of the congressional
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
BTeeZu Items From
The Arizona Kicker
What Has Been Gong on In Civeadam
Culch see Colonel Cordon's Cow
boys Poor Marksmen.

copyright, 1896. by Mcclure. Phillips & Col
\ YE understand that George
M Southwick, agent for the
" stage line over at Lone
Jack, has said that he
would shoot us on sight. As he Is a
cross eyed man and doesn't know n
end of a gun from the other, he had
better hire a man to hit US with the
broad of a spade.
The editor of the Blue Grass Banner
paid us a call the other day for the
first time, and when we saw what a
knock kneed. lop shouldered, homely
looking cuss he was we could no longer
wonder that a grizzly bear hasn't been
seen within ten miles Of Blue Grass
within the last year. He'd scare a
dead, cow out Of her tomb.
BY this time next week there will be
twenty-six saloons and poker rooms in
this town. You don't have to buy a
drink to play a game of poker, and
you can play poker and not eve call
for water. but unless you are reason
ably sure of holding three aces in ev-
cry hand you had better let poker go
and come around and subscribe for the
Kicker.
The Kicker will publish no weather
predictions this winter. We have tried
it for two winters and hit the nail OIL
the head about once in forty times. Ev-
erybody can take his blamed old
weather and carve it up to suit him
SELF. and the fault finding will not be
with us.
George Hennessey armed himself
other day and called at the Kicker Of
fee to shoot us for saying that his ia
ther was in prison in Indiana for steal
ing hogs. Within two minutes we sat
istiel Mr.. Hennessey that his father
had been dead for thirty years, his
mother for twenty-five, and that the
item related to a Hennessey in Ne
vada. Half the people who call to take
a shot ut us act on the spur of the mo-
ment.
The item floating around through the
western papers to the effect that We
have an automobile and are ambling
about with it is the veriest nonsense.
A man who would run an auto through
this country would be shot into scraps
before he had gone ten miles. Ice
cream was introduced last summer for
the first time, but the people will stand
no further innovations for ten years to
come.
The Lone Jack Recorder asks II we
have lost our aspirations for the presi-
dency. We have not. We haven't said
anything for the last two or three
weeks, but we have had our ear to the
ground just the same. We have started
out to reach the White House, and If
we fail to get there about five states in
the west will 60 yer on their beam
ends and dump their population out.
While horseback riding in the vicin-
ity Of Silver Greek last Sunday we
We're suddenly beset by seven or eight
Of Colonel Gordon's cowboys. who have
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

fist, poet ana Satlr-
list, makes 1t its spe-
cial business to
point out to the EN-
peror how he ia re-
garded by his PEG
pie. 1t hates war.
ridicules the army's
code Of honor and
the dueling fads of
the students and all
vocates popular lib
erty--all this with
much brilliancy and
freshness. Natural
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

navy In 1850. He
won distinction in
the civil war and
m m the
ChOctaw at Haines'
blur in the a
ment In which that
irOnclad was struck
over fifty times.
Rear Admiral Ram
say succeeded Rear
Admiral Sampson
as superintendent
of the Naval a
envy, and it was
dnrln0 his admins.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

export cltlZt'n. COlO-
mel Nutting <. re-
Gently %journeyed to
Washington to at
tend 4 convention Of
business G Just
before he went with
other delegates to
the White House to
meet the president
he told several Of
his fellows that he
was going to test
the much vauntesl
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

1eCS0nCe IN once
must not vote with
his colleagues until
his innocence Is es-
tablished. When the
question of admit
ting New Mexico to
statehood was up
for consideration
last winter Burton
was In the ltepub-
lican clOa III.
willing and anxious
to vote against the
admission If the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

ability Of Mr.. Roose-
velt to remember every one whom he
had ever met. He had had two meet
!ngs with the president. the last heing
swO years Ago.
At the reception he reached the pres
ident. who. as he grasped the colonel's
hand. exclaimed:
Hello. colonel! Glad to sec you.
How are all my old friends out In
Davenport. AMI especially how is Mss
French? You tell her I read all 80
writes. DO you know. that va: n
knows as much about factories ana to
machine business as q man."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

On one occasion he received a letter
regarding a young army officer who
had been denied promotion because Of
some defect in his eyesight. His moth
er wrote to Senator Plat, asking for
his assistance, closing her letter with
the words, Il leave it all to you aud
the Lord" The senator forwarded this
sppeal to the secretary Of war. saying
Ii his own note: II have noticed that
Wien a matter Is left to me and the
Lold l am held responsible in ease OF
failure. Therefore l beg that you will
assist me-"
Representative William Peters Hep
burn of Iowa IL Il veteran OF the civil
war and II veteran In politics. He will
shortly begin his tenth term in con-
gress, was born in Wellsville. o.. in
1888 and was first elected to public Of
dce in 1856. He participated in the
convention which nominated Abraham
Lincoln in 1860, and he made Il gallant
record on the Union side in the war
which began soon after Lincoln's inau-
guration. In the last congress Mr.. Hep
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
Two OF . Kind.

II I were only twice my size
I might with hope aspire
TO that supremacy glorious prize
That sets my heart afire.
SHE.
Oh. but for my disastrous height.
Which daunts the little dear.
I'm sure he'd speak this very night
The words ! long to hear!
30 natures e%Qualising plan
Controls our longings plant.
The big girl loves the little man.
And he adores his giant.
Lite.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
Here We Are Again.

"IIOw could you be II martyr Of San
Juan hill, as you assert? You IRE not
dead. and YOU never saw San Juan
hill"
1.-THE woman l married was engaged
to a man who was killed there."-Kan-
eas City Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

Colonel Edwin III. Conger. then the
American minister. and his wife. anu
they introduced her to the dowager
empress. who had learned Of her re-
markable artistic gifts and decided to
cit to her for a portrait. The artist
curing her residence in the palace was
attended by Il large retinue Of serv-
ants. and for almost Il year Tsi An
gave her a sitting nearly every day.
She painted several pictures Of the
iron wi;led old lady who ia the real
ruler Of China. and one Of them show
I'd the dowager empress in costume OF
state and sitting upon the throne. This
was sent to the st. Louis fair.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
An InteFlude.

Mamma-Here, eat this piece of cake
End stop crying.
Johnny-Well, l'm-boo-hoo-going to
begin again when l get through with
the cake.-New York Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
Perfectly Safe.

Little Toto-Mamma. may l go out
and look at the eclipse of the sun?
Careful Mother-Yes, dear, but be
careful not to go too close.-Le Journal.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
No Opportunity.

Eyes. I've met Mr.. Braney. l lever
met another man in whose presence l
felt so embarrassed. can never think
Of anything to say to him."
you should meet his wife,"
"Why? Is she worseY'
"Well, You need never think of any
thing to say to her. She says it all."-
Philadelphia Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03
Johnnie Was Too Smart.

NO." said the teacher in her usual
emphatic way, like will not produce
unlike. You can't grow a turnip from
an onion seed. 1t is an imperative
rule. Remember that"
Then Johnnie raised his hand.
"Teacher," he hesitatingly said.
"Well, JOhnnie!"
"You can get milk from Il COW, can't
you. t~eacher:"
And then Johnnie had to stay an
hour after school. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-01-03

"A mistake in the Higgins case7 I
think not said the surgeon.
ayes the other insisted. You cut
OF Higgins wrong leg, SIR
"'Oh, well, that is of no consequence
said the surgeon. We can cure the
other one, so it comes to the same thing
in the endv"
Rear Admiral Francis NJ. Ramsay, re-
tired, the presiding officer in the court
martial Of Midshipman Meriwether of
the Annapolis Naval academy, served
on the famous Sampson Schley court
Of inquiry. He knows something about
such affairs as that in which Midship-
man Branch lost his life, as he was
once superintendent Of the Annapolis
academy. The admiral was born near
Washington in 1885 and entered the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
a Timely Admonition.

To Our White Friends: I desire
to respectfully call attention to q
state of affairs that ought not to
exist. Our colored churches are
greatly disturbed by the presence
of colored men who sell liquor on
or near the church grounds. These
violators of the law are made
bold in believing that they will
not be punished on account of the
fact that sonae of them have vio-
lated the law before, and have got
their white friends to pay them
out of trouble. l make this appeal
to the good white people of the
country to help US to put down
lawlessness among our race. beg
them to assist US in enforcing the
law. I hope that they will not
countenance nor protect any
colored person who sells whiskey
in violation of the law, and that
they will help US to punish-them.
| trust that our white friends will
refuse to pay the fines of any of
the parties who are convicted of
disturbing the peace of a commu-
nifty in this way, and that such
parties will not be able to boast
that they can disregard the law,
and that their white friends will
pay them out. This is addressed
10 our white friends in a mcst
respectful way, for the reason that
we wish them to do, rs they have
always done, and help us to better
the condition of our race.
Respt ctfully,
w. H. Oliphant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
Very Prompt Payment.
Mr.. James T. Minis.
Ag't L. & L. P. Globe Ins. Co..
Edge6eld, S. C.

Dear Sir: My store building
and stock of merchandise was con-
sumed by fire on.the oight of June
9TH. Your adiuster was here on
June 18th and satisfactorily ad-
justed my loss. and to-day, June
10th, I have checks from your
company in full of their liability.
This is prompt work and I assure
you that / appreciate your prompt
ness aud cannot too highly recon-
mend your company for prompt
ness and fairness.
Yours very truly,
w. w. Adams.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
Ex-Treasurers Smith And Caugh-
man Exonorated.

When ex-treasurers John c..
Caughman and R. B. Smith, Of
Saluda county, were reported
short in their accounts by q ape-
cial committee of the grand jury,
knowing of his special fitness for
such work, they employed Auditor
j. B. Haltiwanger to 60 over the
books and find the discrepancy.
After much hard work Mr.. Haiti
wanger located the error, and not
withatanding the fact that an ex-
per. accountant employed by the
grand Jury differed with, him he
was confident of the correctness of
his finding. A further investigation
last week by Messrs. Wilson and
Sawyer, expert accountants of the
Comptroller Generals Office, sus.
lained Mr.. Haltiwanger's position,
exonorating Messrs. John G.
Caughman and R. B. Smith COM
.pletely.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
Winthrop College Scholarship and
Entrance Examination.

The examination for the award OF
vacant scholarships in Winthrop
College and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 9Th, at
. a. m. Applicants must not be less
than fifteen years of age. When
scholarships are vacated after July
6, they will be awarded to those MAX
ing the highest average at this ex-
animation provided they meet the
conditions governing the award. APP
plIcants for scholarships should
write to President johnson before
the examination for scholarship ap-
plication blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September l9th,.l907. For further
information and catalogue. address
Pres. D. B. Johnson,
Rock Hill: S. c.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
How to Break Up a Cold.

It may be surprise 10 many.
to learn that a seKere cold can be
completely brokeAup in one or.
two days time. ThArst symptoms
of a cold ale adry, Sfoud cough, a
profuse watery discharge from the
nose, and a thin white coating on
the tongue. When Chamberlain's
cough remedy is taken every hour
on the first appearance of theae
symptoms, it counteracts the
effect of the cold and restores the
system to a healthy condition
within day or two. For sale by
G. L. Penn d Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

l e = -s = Z ,'T4
We direct attention to the slette
from Mr.. w. W..Adams published
in this issue, commencing Mr.
James T. Minis Company for itl
liberal and very prompt settle
ment of his recent fire loss.
A citizen of the Cleora section
Mr.. J. G. Reynolds, who desires
the support of the voters, all
uounces his candidacy for the
Office of County Commissio mel
The Advertiser commends him to
the people of our county. In dut
time he will mingle with them,
proving his fitness for the Office.
We solicit your prescription
business. Utmost care is exercised
in conpounding prescriptions and
only pure, fresh drugs are used.
Our prices ara very reasonable.
G. L. Perm & Son.
The exercises by tie children
at the Sunday school of the Bap-
tist church on Sunday morning
last were exceedingly beautiful,
and the several talks were very
instructive. All honor to the con-
secrated women who devote SO
much of their time and talents to
the work among the little chill
dren. They are sowing seeds that
will bear fruit throughout eterni-
ty.
Attention Edge6eld Light Dra-
goous: You are requested to meet
at Edge6eId courthouse, Saturday,
June 80, 1906 at 3 p, m to make
6nal arrangements for the annual
picnic on August End. Every mem
Der is expected to attend.
j. R. Blocker, Captain.
Stock Reduction Sale.
We wish to reduce our large
stock, ard your personal inspec-
tion of Goods ard Prices will con-
vince you that we mean TO do 30.
We. name only few of the
many goods in which the knife
mas touched the price. In Dress
Goods we offer our SOC line of
Brilliantines in Blue, Pink, White,
Brown and Gray at 33c g yard.
Our 75c and ST. novelty fake
Vols, Batiste. and Silk EollDes,
all to go at SOC a yard. 100 pairs
Misses Oxfords to 90 at SO and
75c pair. 20 pairs Mems So and
SO so Oxfords, Nos. 81, Z aud ~,
to go at $1.50.
The Corner Store.
w. H. TURNER, Prop'r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
w. L. HoLSON,
Franklin, S. G.

hereby announce myself a cal.di-
date for the position of public Cotton
Weigher for the town of EdSetield,
for the term beginning Sept. 1st 1905.
hereby pledge myself if elected, to
give my entirs time. energy and
ability in r.ndering honest, faithful
service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
J. A. ZIMMERMAN.

1 resnectfully announce myself as a
candidate FIR Cotton Welgher at
Edgefeld for the term beginning
Sept.lst 1905, and pledge myself If
elected to give my entire time in the
effort TO discharge my duty.
p r, YATES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
t. P. MORGAN.

Feeling that 1 am qualified for
discharging the duties of the office
ably and satisfactorily, [ herewith
respectfully offer myself as can
didate for Cotton Weigher of
Edpefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
A Texas Wonder.

There's n Hill a. Bowie, Tex,
that's twice as big as last year..
This wonder is w. L. Hill, who
from weight of so pouLds has.
grown to over 180. He says: ST,
suffered with terrible cough, and
doctors gave me up to die of Con-
sumption. I was reduced to go.
pounds: when I began taking Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Cons
sumption, Coughs and Colds. Now,
after taking IL bottles, I have
more than doubled in weight and
am completely cured" Only sure.
Cough and Cold cure. Guaranteed
by G. L. Penn & Son w. E.
Lynch & Co. SOC and $I.00
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

1 thereby announce myself a candi-
date for the position of public Cotton
Weigher for the town. of Edgefeld,
and ledge myself, if elected, to dis
charge the duties honestly and faith
fully.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
The Golfers sub-League.

We congratulate the good citi-
zens of Golfers upon their prompt
action in organizing and upon the
very zaalous manner in which
they have taken up the worl of
the Citizens. League. In letter to
the president of IL County League
Mr.. w. G. Wells, the secretary of
the Golfers Sub-League, writes as
follows:
"We hawu organized a League
at Golfers, and it gives me pleas
urs to send you the names of 26
good citizens who have come for
ward and offered their services in
putting down lawlessness. and to
aid in upbuilding the morals of
the county. You can rely on Col
llers to come out and show to the
public that she is ever ready and
willing to put down anything that
is detrimental to the welfare of
the country. We are heartily in
sympathy with the movement"
The officers are: D, T. Mathis,
president; j. L. Miller, vice.
president; w. G. Wells, secreta-
ry and w. H. McKie, treasurer.
The members: G A Adams, O j
Prince, J w Adams, D T Mathis,
H w McKie, i R Hammond, G T
Mathis, DR.. ] N Grafton, S &
Hammond, T L Miller. j E Ham
mond, T M Hammond, R l.
Prince, E Hammond, J R Ham.
.mIond, ] L Miller. j D Pardue, W
,Gz Wells, !T&C Hammond, ] H
Mathis, w E Adams, B F Adams,
A A Edmunds, w A Edmunds, E
b Mathis. J M Miller.
The public should not forget that
We keep in stock every kind
and size of coffin and casket from
$500 to $4,000. We can fill order
day or night. Our hearse ls ready
to meet all calls on short notice
at a reasonable price.
Edgefeld MercantileCo.
Picture Easels aud Fire Screens
in all colcrs and designs.
Edge6eld Mercantile Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Cotton Weigher for the town of
Edgefeld. have moved to Edgefield
so as to give my time and attention
to the duties of the Office, and pledge
myself to render the same honest and
faithful ser, ice in future, if elected,
as 1 have done in the past.
7. w, CHEaTHAM
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

When you want paint that
spreads we'll and wears we'll, let
US supply you with Harrison's or
Heath. & Milligan's paints, none
better.
Timmons Bros.
Full supply Of Harris and
Glenn Springs water always oil
hand.
Timmons Bros.
Delightful Barbecue Hash and
Lye Hominy only 10 cents a can.
R. r. S. urry.
If your stomach troubles you do
not conclude that there is no cure,
for great many have been per-
manently cured by Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try
them, they are certain to prove
beneficial. They only cost quar-
ter. Sold by G. L. Penn & Son.
To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUIN-
me Tablets. All druggist refund
the money if it fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is ON each
box. 25c.
When you want the best smoke
in town try "Franklin" or "Cin-
co" cignr.
P. P. BJalock, Jr.
Our Iron Beds have been ad-
mired by all who have seen them-
prices very reasonable.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Nice line of Trunks and Suit
Cases from the cheapest to the
best.
Edgefeld Mercantile Company.
50 Pieces White Madras aud
P. KS. at Hart's.
Nurnal..y's fine chocolates aud
bon bons fresh by express.
G. L. Penn & Son.
i. A. Wells, NJ. P. Wells, J. M.
Mays, 3. B. Mays, J. L. Hart, S.
w. Williams and Hamp Smith ar.
now using Mitchell and Owensboro
Wagons. Ask them about their
weak point before buying.
EDeEF1ELD MERCANTILE Co.
Hointz's Pickles, Olives Nns.
lard and Salad Dressing a ya
on hand.
Timmcns Bros.
WANTED: Lady orIgentleman
of fair education to travel for firm
of $250,000 Capital. Salary l,072|
per year, payable weekly. Expen-|
ses advanced. Address Geo. G.j
CLOVIS, Edge6eld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
Candidates
Cotton Weigher.-
Election, August 4th, 1906.

respectfully announce that am
candidate for the position of public
Cotton Weigher for the town of Edge.
field for the term beginning Sept. Isl
1905. promise the people that if
elected | will oe at my post ready to
serve them every day in the year
except Sunday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
Unknown Friends.

There are many people who:
have used Chamberlain's Colic,i
Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy
with splendid results, but who are
unknown because they have hesi--s
ta.ed about giving a testimonial
of their experience for publica-.
tion. These people, however, are.
lone tho less friends Of this RENEE
ly. They have done much toward
making it a household word by.
their personal recommendations
10 friends and neighbors. It is q
good medicine to have in the
home ard is widely known forts
cures of diarrhoea and all forms
of bowel trouble. For sale by G..
L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

Have you adiploma or picture
that you wish framed? We have
lust received beautiful assort-
pef mouldings.
Timmons Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

If you want good insurance
cheap-at actual cost-let me
write you a policy i'll the Southern
Mutual Lite Insurance Associa-
tion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

There is nothing on the market
superior to white Dove" Ham,.
Try Que.
P. P. Blaloek, Jr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27
Ramsey & Jones.
Outwits The Surgeon.

A complication offemale trouh-
les, with catarrh of the stomach
and bowels, had reduced Mrs.
lhos. Austin, of Leevenworth,
Ind, to such deplorable condi-
ton, that her doctor advised an
operation; but her husband fear
ing fatal results, postponed this
to try Electric Bitters; and to the
amazement of all who knew her,
this medicine completely cured
her. Guaranteed cure for torpid
liver, kidney disease, billiousness,
jaundlce, chills and fever, general
debility, nervousness and blood
poisoning. Price SOC at G.. L. Penn
& Son W. E. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

Very Handsome Diners uphol-
stored in panesote at.$11 per set.
EDeEFIELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-06-27

My 5 AMI 10 cents counters are
filled with many useful articles
Especial valn Z in Enameled
Ware.