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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
ESCAPED CONVICT CAUGHT
will Smith Erssted at 1nman, S. O.,
and Carried Bachsto Prison-Noth-
Ing Heard of Two Other Men Who
Z Escaped,

Columbia Special.~-Will Smith,
who made sensational escape from
the penitentiary few days ago with
Harry Dean, was returned to the pen-
5itentiary early Saturday morning,
having been captured at Inman,
where he had gone to see relatives.
Former acquaintance informed on
him and penitentiary guards were
sent there to capture him and bring
him back. Smith told Superintendent
Griffith that he was convinced now
that Dean had used him as tool to
assist him in escaping, admitting that
it was foolish in him to run away
With the expiration Of his term SO
ear at hand.
Nothing has been heard so far oil
lie whereabouts of Convicts Walter
lien and James Sudduth, life-term-
5 from Greenvillc's dark corner
,onshina section; who escaped a
days after Dean and Smith got
ay. Superintendent Griffith has
eived a letter from Aliens wife,
ing him that she had heard OF
husbands escape, but that she
not approve Of bis action, and
if she saw him she would GER
y advise him to come back to
oenitentiary, as hopes of his Sc
g. a pardon at an early date
d 50 bright.
Sc who understand the charac-
these moonshinc people believe
vllen will i'll time surrender
to the Authorities; that his
III friends vii purs'!adt hin TO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
To Go 70 New York.

Atlanta, Ca, special.-It was an
nouncel here that John Temple
Graves, editor of The Atlanta Geor..
gian and News, and considered one y
the South's most gifted journalists
and authors, has accepted the chief
editorship of the New York Ameri.
can. It is understood that Colonel
Graves will assume his new position
about November 18th
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Stepped on a Rusty Nail.

Union, Specialize first case of
lockjaw that has developed in Union
county in number of years in that
of Mr.. E.. G. May who was operated
IN last Friday. Over week ago Mr..
May who is a carpenter, accidently
stepped on dsnail. He had been en-
gagged in tearing down some houses
preparatory to rebuilding them. One
of the boards had a rusty nail in it
and this was the cause Of the trouble
Mr.. May is in preearous condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Miss cahrlotte Powe Dead.

Cheraw, Specialists Charlotte
Powe, daughter of Mrs. James H,
Powe of this place, died at Asheville,
N. c., Thursday night, after avery
short sickness. Her body will be
brought here for interment. She was
greatly loved and admired here,
where s. had many relatives and
friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Greatly Damaged.

Columbia, Special.-Rcports are
coming in from all over the county
that the second crop Of Irish pota-
toes has been greatly damaged by the
early frosts. Some say there will
not be third crop and some say
half crop will be realized. This will
mean loss of thousands of dollars
to Maury county. The second crop
of Irish potatoes is one Of the larg-
est that is raised in the county and
is always looked upon as the farmers
net profits for the year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
A STRIKING SPEECH
Secretary Taft Expresses His
Desire TO Be Private Citizen
IN HIS PHILIPPINE ADDRESS
At a Banquet in Manila the Secretary
Says His Visit Two Years Hence
Will Probably Be as a Private Citi-
zenAAudience Not Struck With
His Personal Remarks.

Manila, By Cable.-At banquet
given in his honor in this city Sec
retary of War William H. Taft made
d most significant statement. He was
referring to the fact tnat he had
already visited the Philippine Islands
three times, and in expressing his in
sention to come here again he said:
ssI hope another two years to visit
Manila again, but then | probably
will come as private citizen.'
The significance of Mr.. Taft's re-
mark in relation IL the chance Of his
nomination for the presidency next
year did not seem TO strike his audi
ence. The Secretary's speech was re-
ceivcd with much enthusiasm by the
representatives, Of the Filipinos pres
ent when lie declared the government
was anxious and ready to help the
business prosperity of the islands.
Secretary Taft opened his address
by declaring that the future prosper
ity of the Philippine Islands depend
cd primarily on the Filipinos them
selves. They must make progress as
a nation before they could obtain the
benefits realized by other nations and
it was the duty OF business men and
others contemplating investment In
the Philippines to help the natives
better their condition. 1t was with
the most intense satisfaction that he
came to the islands today and found
tenn quieter than ever before III
their history.
He was glad the Assembly had
been established and hoped it would
take over some Of the responsibility
Of government. He said to capitalists
and others looking for franchises and
concessions that another power had
arisen in the land and that hereafter
they must come to the Assembly with
their requests He had no doubt the
Assembly would carefully consider
all questions affecting the welfare Of
the islands. That it would not only
look out for the interests of the
people but would welcome with lib,
erality the investment of foreign cap
ital so absolutely necessary to the
development Of the Philippines. The
existence. Of the Assembly would;
strengthen the hand of the govern
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Death of Mr.. W. E. Burgess.

Manning, Specialize news from
Baltimore of the death Of Mr.. w. %.
Burgess reached here and many
hearts are said at tile news of the un-
timely death of one of iIanning's
most prominent young men, who by
his uneering. pluck and perseverance
has accumulated good share Of this
worlds goods and won for himself
that is worthy Of note.
The deceased was a man Of unusually
pleasant address and made a host Of
friends wherever he went.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Chester's Probate Judge.

Columbia, suecial.- Gov. Ansel
has ordered an election in Chester
county for November 26 for n sue
cessor to the late Jno. r. Culp Judge
Of probate. This Office wss offered
j. A. Blake but he recently wrote
Gov. Ansel that he would shortly
move to Alabama and it was neces
sary to order an election for a sue
cessor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
no Overhaul School HOUSES.

Anderson, Special.-At- a meeting
of the city council an appropriation
was made for so much as is necessary
to overhaul all Of the city school
buildings refurnishing, painting,
cleaning up, etc. 1t was also decided
to purchase several new horses for
the fire department and to order an
election on the matter of q new char
ter for this city. The present char
ter expires as soon as the legislature
meets.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Tempered With Mail Boxes.

orangeburg, Special. = Hampton
DUR and Dennis Davis, two young
white men, living near St. George,
were arrested by Deputy United
States Marshal A. Fishcher of Or
angeburg, on a warrant sworn out by
Postoffice Inspector Gregory charss--
ing them with maliciously damaging
and, destroying rural letter boxes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Two Young White Men Rob Ne
gro's Home.

Kershaw, Special.-Some little ex-
citement prevailed in town, when in
response to telephone message from
Heath Springs, the chief of police
and two. or three assistants armed
themselves and started out toward
Heath Springs to capture two young
white men, headed this way, after
breaking into a colored mans house
and appropriating unto themselves
one pistol, razor, suit of clothes and
some minor articles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Poured Oil on Fire and Stove Ex-
plodes.

New York, spacial.-As result Of
pouring oil on a fire in a stove Mrs;
Phoebe Goldstein, Of Brooklyn, and
six of her eleven children were badly
burned. Mrs. Goldstein and a son,
David, aged 25, are likely to die, the
latter from inhaling the flames. An
explosion followed Mrs. Goldstein s
attempt to light the fire with kero-
senc, setting the woman's clothing
afire. Craaed with fright she ran
through the house, setting fire to cur
tains and beds. The children were
burned in attempting to aid their
mother.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

muclI I'D lliS iiiei
{ This was the beginning OF "a perfod
of prosperity, the speaker asserted;
and lie trusted that under it every
body would be happy and content
ed,
The Secretary declared that he was
not ashamed Of anything in the is
lands and urged the Americans here
to make every effort to bring the
Filipino people to realization OF
their wonderful opportunities. lie
had been to the Philippines three
times already and he hoped in anoth-
er two years to visit the islands again,
but them llc probably would come as
q private, citizen
Mr. Taft's speech was greeted at
the close with cheers
This afternoon Secretary Taft laid
the corner stone Of the first perma-
nent school house built in Manila un-
der the American regime. He deliv.
cred a short address to the pupils OF
the school in which he congratulated
them upon the event.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Government Makes Appointments.

The governor has. appointed j. P.
Kennedy Bryan school commissioner
of Charleston, vice G. Lamb Buist,
deceased. The appointment was made
upon the recommendation of the Col
1egc of Charleston. He also appoint
ed j.. H. Robinson game warden for
Greenville county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

Dear S1rs Your y Y ~ ~
me of the appointment of a aEla q. - !
Rice Of Aiken bar as q msmAbers 9
the State beard Of education N Na
promptly received. So you hare sue sue
ceeded in appointing lawyer aaHd Al
so in not consulting the oflear wh
is responsible to the people fer l.ll u
conduct 0 fthe educational affairs 9
the State. I wish that it were pos
sible for me to think
in this whole matter
emall-minded, oficiol
GUS. / prefer to THU
nor Of my State as
potential and statesm
l note that yoh say
has taken an interest
ters. Likewise many
men have taken an j
but it does not foll
should be put upon
bench. They are hare
to examine applicants
to the bar and to disch
merous complicated. but
ties of the supreme cour
To take n charitable
situation / believe you [
to grasp the duties of
the State board Of educatl
time ago when you made "
appointment OF a lawyer
board l characterized yol
with such language as SCENE
time appropriate. 1 applied
tard plaster: which afterwar
ed rather pungent. The &c
is now bearing dowal Upon
you are furnishing a concret
plifcation Of the characte
above referred to. The az
Whom 1 shall designate as
No. 2 happened to be too broa,
ed a man to accept any appoil
in q department whose head
been ignored. Appointee lawyt
3, "Prof" Rice of. Aiken bar
be similar calibre but if I
believe the report given to the
concerning his appointment I S
say that he is at least ambil
amphibious, ambidextrous, ubi
Gus and indeterminiate. These
acteristics may appeal to you. As
perhaps know you have next year
appointment of the remaining n
bers of the State board Of educal
with the exception Of the secret
who holds the position ex officio
State superintendent Of educati
and / have the supreme satisfacti
of knowing that I do not have to-!
with them nor be bound by their ac
ions, ] wish to give you the pleasul
of knowing here and now that / sha
not be member Of that board an
longer. than is necessary for me i
discharge my duties and obligation
10 The people Of South Carolina. Fo
two terms 1 have been elected Stat
superintendent Of education withou
opposition. I have discharged M
duties fearlessly and vigorously. (.
feel the satisfaction of having don
Some good for my people. 1 sha
not ask for reelection. I mention tbi
in order that you may indulge an
cherish the fond hope Of getting
satellite of Your own ilk. I am some
what in the position Of the old VIC
man who went into dry goods stor
and asked for three yards of re-
ribbon. The clerk was very bow
legged. He started across the stor
and said: "Walk this way" Til
old woman said, "No sir! I'll d
without the ribbon before I'll wal
dat way" And I'll do without m
ribbon before I'll walk your way.
Sincerely yours,
o. B. Martin.
State Superintendent of Educatio
Gov. Ansel was out of the cit
but it is very doubtful if he vii
make a statement on his return.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
,rr,en,.v,iue..5

Las Just been re-
er Owens. The kill
,..eI at the home of Cato at
4.renville on Saturday but Cham
Ders did not die until Monday. The
following details are all that can be
learned: 1t is said that both men
were drinking. They went to Cato
residence about Z o'clock Saturday
night. They entered the house and
some time afterwards Cato decided
Chambers was too familiar with his
wife. Without a word of warning
he drew q knife from his pocket and
slashed the throat Of Chambers from
ear to ear. Chambers dropped to the
floor. Cato then turned upon his
wife and stabbed her twice once in
the breast and. once in the hip.
Chambers was taken to the Augusta
hospital where he died OH Monday
morning. Cato is in Jail awaiting a
preliminary hearing at which time
new developments are expected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Trouble at Mccormick.

NlAouEAel GU 41SSo2- -o4S0s
mick, Spccial.-Henry Od-
egro who has bee1i working
on hand on the C. & W. G.
hear Bordeaux was arrested
ace Saturday evetiiug while
cave with goods he had un-
,tained. he resisted and
conquered by force. After
sstored another negro d
anry demanded Of Che Of
icy turn him loose. This
further trouble and a
,groes began to gather
si5le purpose of rescu-
The officers telephoned
from here, and a num-
ponded. With the ap-
is extra help the ne
frightened and dis
further trouble.
was being brought
1 i'll the calaboose, he
lie was All escaped
sorgia; that he was
,ntenee for murder
to this State, and
reward Of 5000 for.
v.>Smith Of Georgia
once and his secre-
$75 would be paid
It Fargo Ga. The
satisfied Mitl Tic
aYd
IIles she par
ON AZ 3at. it, rs
rsrrenv;1Ie
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
OBJECTS TO ANOTHER
oF*ANsEL's APPOINTMENTS.

Thinks Precedent Will Hold When
New Board is Named-Wil Not
Run Again.
Columbia, srecial-The appoint
ment by.Gov. Ansel Of Hayne +. Rice
of Aiken as a member of the State
board Of education to fill out the un-
sexpirel term Of j.. E. Boland resign-
ed from the second district, has
caused Mr.. o. B. Martin, the State
superintendent Of education to write
Gov. Ansel that the selection is not
satisfactory because Mr.. RICE is a
lawyer and not an educator. The let-
ter also makes the interesting state
mcnt that Mr.. Martin will not be a.
candidate for the Office he now oc-
cupies again.
The situation in what is called the
"cabinet" by The newspaper men is
rather strained Some time ago Gov.
Ansel announced that he had offered
the vacancy in the second district to
Hon. John C. Sheppard, Superintend.
ent Martin wrote the governor very
strong letter of protest and in the con
troversy Mr.. Sheppard declined to
serve.> The vacancy remained until
after the meeting Of The State board
1T education last month and when
the appointment was announced
Tuesday it was supposed that har-
mony once more prevailed. The let-
ter notifying Mr.. Martin OF the ap,
pointment was as follows:
Hon. o. B. Martin, State superin-
tendent of Education, Columbia, S.
c.,
Dear Sir; I have appointed the
Hon. Haync F. Rice, Aiken, S. c. as
a member Of the State board of edu-
cation to fill the unexpired term Of
Prof. J. E. Boland, resigned. Mr..
Rice has taken great interest in
school matters for years and / feel
sure that he will make a very use
full members of the board of educa-
tion.
Yours very truly,
M. F. Ansel,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
News Notes.

Charles w. Schwab announced that
the Union Iron Works may be per-
manently closed.
Export orders aggregating 100000
tons have ben decline | by the btu
minous coai operators owing to scarce
ty of coal and cars, and the price
Of the fuel IS expected to advance.
Four men and thre women vera
killed by Yaqui Indians.
Another earthquake shock was re-
corded by the Washington seismo-
graph.
Hartman feels so surs
in the Illinois Central
offered Fish's - s.
J. j. Mitchell,
the meeting sisSS s
sity.
The-death M 5
result Of TIL s. & z|=I
Sow placed atty ' :ss |''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Yours very truly,
M. F. Anse

Mr.. Martin received this and at
once replied with the letter publish
ed below. In talking over the. mat
ter he said that he did not wish to
withdraw from his educational work
as he planned it: He believed, how
ever that when the terms Of the,
members Of the present board expiss
ed Coy. Asel would appoint lawyers
or men who are not familiar with
educational work and thus interfere
with the work of the educational de-
partment.
The announcement by Mr.. Martin
that he would not be Il candidate for
reelection will probably cause a num-
Der of announcements to be issued
shortly. He was regarded as the
strongest man in the coming cam
paign for the office and therefore his
removal will change the lineup con-
siderably. So. far only one man has
announced himself. L. c. Elmorc Of
Spartanburg, but several others are
spoken of for entrance.
Mr.. Martins letter to Gov. Ansel
was as follows.
Hon. M. F. Ansel, Governor, Column
bia, S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

Thinks Precedent Will Hold When
New Board is Named-Will Not
Run Again.
Williams news., 1907-06-22
RECORDERS WEEKLY REPORT

The following is the weekly re port of instruments filed in the recorders office for the week end ing June 19, 1907:
 Mining Location-Mart Little Francis district, NJ. J. Rounseville and F. R. Nellis.
 Mining Location - Big Boy Francis district, F. R. Nellis ct al
 Warranty Deed-Thomas Devine and wife to C. w. Edmonds.
 Realty Mortgage-A. II. Harrell and wife to the Arizona Central Bank.
 Bill of Sale, Horses-M. A Black to Black Cattle Co.
 Chattel Mortgage-Louie Lock. wood to NJ. 1. Powers.
 Mining Location-Monte Cristo Grand Canyon district, Robert Baumgarth.
 Partial Release of Mortgage-C J. Ba bbitt to J. J. Donahue.
 Release of Mortgage - George Babbitt to NJ. F. Terrell.
 Bond-I. E. Jones, assignee Banner Drug Co.
 Appointment'of Deputy Recorder Jesse l.. Boyce to T. E Pulliam
 Bill of Sale. Horses-D. J. Daze to Jas. Kennedy.
Williams news., 1907-06-22
Conductor Harry Deering Injured

The many friends of Conductor Harry Deering were very sorry to learn of the painful accident that befell him last Saturday. Harry was standing on top of his caboose 1t Supai, supervising the switching of some cars. and his attention being attracted in another direction he did not notice a number of cars approaching, the cab with terrific speed, and they struck the cab with such force that he was unable to prevent himself from falling. and was precipitated to a flat car with such violence that his leg was broken in two places, just above the ankle. He was brought to this city and taken to the office of Dr
 Melick, who rendered medica l attention to the injured member. and the patient was then trans ferred to his home, where he is resting as quietly as is possible under the painful circumstances
 It seems as though fate, for some time past. has dealt Harry a cruel hand. hut he has always borne his trouble with the determination to win in the end. and we svppathize with him in his. recent misfortune and hope that dame fortune will smile upon him in the future.
Williams news., 1907-06-22
Notice of Forfeiture

Flagstaff, Arizona, April 20. 1907. To AQCILA NEBEKER, his heirs assigns:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended during the year 1916, one h lndref dollars in labor and improvements u son the following named mining claims, t1ated in Grand Canyon Mining District, Coconino county, Ariz ma Territory Golden Gate Green Mountain, Mountain View, Mother Lode, Mother Lode No. I, Mother Lode No. ?, Mother Lode No. 5, Mother Lode No. location notice whereof is of record in Books and 1 of Mines pages III and 115, and Book ? of Mines at pages 5i5 and 54Ss in the office ot the Recorder of said county, in order to hold said claims under the provisions of Section 2324 ot the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto, approved January p, 1ss0. concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amounts required to hold said claims for and including the period end ing on the Slst day of December 1905 And if within ninety days from the personal service of this notice within ninety days after the publication thereof you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expendi- tI.e as. co-owner, which amounts to two huldred- and sixty-six dollars and sixty-si X cents, your interest in the said claims will bee )nne the property of the subscriber, your co-owner, who has made the required ex- .penditure by the terms of said section.
 ROBERT BAUMGAKTH. First publication April 20, 1907.
Williams news., 1907-06-22
PlEASANT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Monday evening the spacious md beautiful dining room of the Grand Canyon hotel was the scene of happy gathering of our city's society members VI ho had accepted invitations to attend a party given in honor of the birthday of Miss Lillian Garnet Iker, by Mrs. Rec Stockton and Mrs Jos. LaChance, aunt and cousin of the pretty and charming young lady.
 The dining room of this popular hostelry was artistically arranged for the occasion (which is one oi the most pleasant events of one's life) and the place presented a very brilliant spectacle of gay festivity.
 At the appointed hour the guests began to arrive and were received by Mrs. Stockton, ably assisted by Mrs. LaChance, in most pleasing manner.
 The honored guest is one of our fair city's most attractive young ladies and is admired by her many warm acquainta nces here for her prepossessing manner. and those who were so fortunate as to receive invitations accepted them with an anticipation of the pleasure of paving homage to their amia ble friend.
 Dancing was the order of the evening, and words are inadequate 10 express the feeling of ecstasy oi those who indulged in this fayorate md delightful pastime.
 The evenings enjoyable affair vas concluded with dainty refresh -nents. and those present. after wishing the queen of the evening many, many happy returns of the lay. bade her au revoir and departed for their respective homes
 Among those who received in- vitations were:
 Mir. and Mrs. J. D Randehaugh Mr. and Mrs. A. D Adams; Mir md Mrs. Geo. Barney; Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Rounseville; Mir. and Mrs. Jacob SAlzman; Mir. and Mrs Bert Fousha; Mr. and Mrs. w. F Dermont; Mir. and Mrs c. c. Hull pr. and Mrs. D. A. Melick; Mir. anc Mrs. Jas. Kennedy; Mir. aud Mrs Fred Ferguson; Mir. and Mrs. R ;. Teeple; Mir. and Mrs. Jos Johnston; Mir, and Mrs. Thos Maddock. Mir. and Mrs. L. E Coleman; Mir. and Mrs. Geo TreenwaId; Mir. and Mrs. E. N Crawford; MT and Mrs. Jas Hague Nr and Mrs. F. w. Smith; MT and Mrs. A. L Harrell; Mir. ant Mrs. Gus. Jakle; Mir and Mrs Albert Lebsch; Mir. and Mrs. G. V Hoopengarner; Mir. and Mrs. Robt Walton.
 Mesdames Evans, Victor, Will jams. Kenn.dv
 Misses Carlson, Myrtle ant Navie Patterson. Kathervn anc Dorothy Stark, Johnston, Terry Parker. Fousha, Vada and Lizzi Springfield. Sutherland, Duggar McElroy. Tefft.
 Messrs. Adams. Jesup. Victor Garfield. Nord dy ke. Melick. Simons Hill. Williams, .Jeffries, Baum Cornish, Burgoyne. Wilson, Albers Sergeant. Watson. Johnson, Baker Preysz. Giison. Doyle. Fousha Nelson, Olson, Morrow, Phillips.