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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Saturdays Tragedy.

On Saturday morning j. P.
Farmer, an officer of the law,
serving q warrant in the discharge
of bic duty, was mortally shot by
w. Ii. Sellers, at the threshold of
q house in which Sellers lived,
and in which Sellers was illegally
storing whiskey.
Before the waters become mud
died: a few facts ehould be made
clear. Sentiment is invaluable,
hu! it should not be misplaced I.
The officer that was killed was
armed with all legal authority
necessary to search the house. If
that was Sellers "home,' the sem
timental sanctity given such a
place was lost when b. prostitu-
ted 1t by making it stnrehouse
for illicit whiskey. Again, the
man that attempted to make a
bargain with the officer before
su bmlttlng 20 legal process as to
what part of the house should not
be searched. was AID for years
has been utterly regardless and
defiant of he law. So far as his
conduct could make him, Se.lers
was an outlaw.
The evolution Of Sellers from a
petty malefactor to a murderer is
along natural lines. First, as news
bu' cher, he imported small quan-
titles of whiskey aud paddled it
to friends. Then he established
himself in Columbia as a "blind
tiger" handling liquor in larger
ntities. He was successful He
-as been known to import whis-
key in carload lots. Sometimes he
was fned; and he lost much
whiskey, but his profits were
great. He took pride in the title
"King of Blind Tigers" We have
heard that Sellers permanently
retained a Columbia lawyer, for
an annual fee of $1,000 to care
for his interests when he got into
trouble through violation of the
law. So, openly and brazenly vio-
lating the law against selling IL
quor illicitly, and making money
in the process, Sellers got to con-
slider toat be had "rlghts" in the
premises; for the protection of
those "rights" he could command
legal talent, and when the officers
of the Law pressed him closely he
used q Winchester rifle against
them.
Who are responsible for Sellers
openly operating an illegal buei-
ness in Columbia in defiance of
the law? Who are responsible for
The. law of the state and city be-
ing held in contempt? Who are
responsible for permitting public
nuisance to be maintained here?
Who must bear their share in this
shocking tragedy by which an
officer of the law is slain? Those
that for years have had the pow
er to crush this insolent outlaw
by utilizing the legal power i'll
their hands, and that have failed
to do 50. Habitual violation of
law las been treated lightly, as
somewhat in the nature of joke.
Ard from that seed this murder
has grown.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Experience With Bad leads.

Mr.. S. T. Williams, one of the
mos1 successful farmer merchants
in the county, was in town on
business on Frida7 last. In COM
neuting upon the condition of
the roads, Mr. Williams stated
that while making trip to Edge
field in January he broke the
cross-bar of his buggy. On a later
trip be broke off both steps and
on Friday last broke one of the
snafie. By way Of repair of his
vehicles, to say nothing of the
wear and tear upon his nerves and
religion, Mr.. Williams is paying
a pretty heavy road tax.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY eF EDeEF1ELD,
By J D Allen, Probate Judge.

BY J D Allen, Probate Judge.
Whereas, B F Glanton, W i
West and E ] Mundy have made
suit to me, to grant them Letters
of Administration of the Estate
and effects of R ] Johnson, decd.
These Are Therefore, to cite
and admonieh all and singular
the kindred and Creditors of the
said R J Johnson, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held
at Edgefeld G. H., s. c., on the
4th day of March next, after pub
LEGATION hereof, at11 o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause. if
any they have, why the said Ad-
ministration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand this, 18th
day of February 1908.
J. D. ALLEN, ]. P. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
D.. Hodges to Lesye Edgeiield.

tits with regret that We hav Q
learned that Dr.. F. c. Hodges has
resigned his position with Penn
& {Iolstcin to take effect on the
1st of March, and will go to Aiken
to accept position as pharma-
cist in one of the leading drug
stores of that place. Dl. Hodges
has scores upon scores of friends
in Edgefe!d who will regret his
departure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Four Rode the Masonic s.Goat.'

Ate,called meeting OF sCohcor-
.dia lodge, A. f. NJ, 90 Friday:
Light last the first degree was
* conferred upon Dr. S. A. Morrall,
of Trenton. and Mr.. L. R. Jones,
aud the second degrAe was con-
ferred upon Mr.. @. e. Quarles, Of
Franklin and Mr.. j. w. Shealey
of Trenton. The Masonic ranks in
Edgefeld ere constantly being re-
cruited with excellent material,
by m.n who would be an honor
to any organization.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Sixth Car of Horses and lgules.

Mr.. B. l.. Jones returned on
Thursday last from the west,
where be purchased the sixth car
of horses and mules that his firm
has shipped to Edgefeld this sea-
son. Messrs. B. l.. Jores & Son
sell from eight to ten cars os
stock every season, and they feel
confident that their business will
reach nine cars for the present
sea1on. They are in position to
supply any demand for horses
and mules.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Have Your Pictures Framed.

Mr.. Bsauregard Timmons has
just received large supply of
new mouldings tor framing pic
lures. He makes a speciality of
diplomas aud certificates. More
than dozen of the Daughters of
the Confedsracy have had Mr..
rimmons frame their certificates
of membership. While his work is
beautiful and frst-cass in every
respect. his charges ara very
re asone BILE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Returned From Market.

Mr.. j. w. Peak has returned
from New York and is greatly
pleased with the results accom-
plished Oh his trip. He made YER:
large purchases of Spring mer-
cbapdisA for the New York Rack
ct Store at prices much lower than
he expected to find. There has
been marked decline on ell cot
ton goods. except the heavy sta
ples. The early shoppers will
soou see pretty, new goods on dis
play at the Peak store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Best For the Last.

Do not forget that probably the
best entertainment of the entire
lvceum course will. be given in
The opera house 90 Wednesday
evening next, March 4tb, by the
Edwin Weeks Company. A mis-
cellaneous program consisting of
vocal and instrumental music,
humorous recitations, readings,
ETC., will be presented. Mr. Weeks
and the ,wo young ladies who ac-
company him are very talented
entertainers, so whatevet they
render will be strictly high -class,
Those who heard the Weeks Com
pany when thay were here year
ago will not mics this entertain
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
whisE Shipments Move Expsn-

sive
S; he fret Of January wbis-
icy shipments to Fdsefe)d have
decreased very materially, which
IS 'ue largely 10 the closing of the
barrocms in Augusta. Shipments
by express are much more expen-
s;ve row than formerly. Packa-
gas that cost thirty cents from
Augusta, row cost sixty cents
from the nearest point from which
xhiskeY eau be obtained, and
packages that formerly cos forty
five cents now cost one dollar.
The more difficul whisky is to
obtsin aud the farther the temp
tation is removed, tbs smaller is
the quantity consumed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

4 r. ~ ~ L.
The Advertiser job office &c
ilicita yolr orders for printing OF
all kinds. Satisfaction guaranteed
Oh every job sent out.
Mre. Alice Cocner, of Bates
burg, las been guest at the
homes of Mr. E. ]. Norris and
Mrs. Mary j. Norris for several
days.
Hsndsome Gus Merrlman-now
a Young business man of Sumter,
spent Suodsy in Edge6eld. II ls
alleged that Cupid directs his
footsteps to Edgt6e!d.
Mr.. asd Mrs. B. R. Tlllman,
Jr., arrived in Edge6eld on Mon.
day from Missouri. They will
probably remuin in Edgefpld in
etead of returning to Washington
for tn, remainder of the session
OF congress.
The Advertisers representative
heard on the streets on Monday
that Mr.. j. Ransome Zimmerman
NAV be q candidate for county
auditor Mr.. Zimmerman was in
town but We were unable to in
terview him concerning bis can
didacy.
FOR SALE: Fine Truitt Big
Boil Cotton Seed, STRICTLY pure
Under FIVE Bushels 81, larger lots
rs cents per bushe'.
M. c. Parker,
Edgefeld, S. G..
DR.. F. w. P. Butler came over
from Columbia and spent Sunday
in Edge6eld. with Gen NJ. c
Butler. DIR. Butler stated tha'
Mrs. Butler and her little daugh-
ter will come to Edge6eld in
April for prolonged visit.
When you come to Edgp6eld to
attend court next tweek call at ! he
Advertiser Office land settle your
subscription account. We have
carried quite a numher of our sub
scribers for some time, but the
Post Office Department now forces
us to urge payment at o3ce
Please heed this request.
In spite of the ground bog ira
dition, Mr.. M. Del.oacb, one of
the most successful farmers in the
county, is making preparations to
carry forward his. farm work. He
came in town on Monday and pur-
chased a large disc barrow, and
seat it home, drawn by a $500
pair of mules.
Mr.. Morgan L. McKoon who is
TO lecture in the Iaptist church
un Thursday evening and at The
college gu Friday evening comes
20 Edgefe!d strongly recommend
ed, a, Il our people, es, ecially the
young people, should hear him
speak on prohihitiou.
In their sweet ipnoc> nee, chill
dren are quite original and use
very unique expressions in writ
ing letters to each other. Recent
ly a little girl who resides in The
country wrote little Edge6eld
girl four-page letter MEicb con-
taiued the following item of
news: Papa has bought us lit.
tie mule. He has a pretty white
stomach and mouth AID legs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

GARDEN SEED: A large assort-
mert of Landreth's celebrated
seed just received. Let us supply
your needs.
w. E. LYNCH & co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
We would be glad for the
housewives to see our large stock
Of Crockery. We have plain and
decorated ware. and can supply
the needs of every home.
Ramsey & Jones.
Have you tried our "Lord Cas-
per- cigars-nothing better.
B. Timmons.
Plow gear, breast.chains. fifth
chains and stretcher-chains at
RamseyE& Jones.
Keeping Open House.

Everybody is welcome when We
feel good; and we feel that way
only when our digestive organs
are working properly. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills regulate the action
of stomach, liver and bowels 30
perfectly one can't help feeling
good when he uses these pills. 25c
at G. L Penn & Son w E Lynch
& Co. drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Glow shall we announca our
engagameht?"
"Tell a couple of young girl
friends and make them pre- misc
rot to tel."-Houston Post.

Roll OF Hono-.
5tl. grade: lizzie Roper, Glad.
vs. Psdgett, Adelia Britt, Claud
Lyon.
3rd grade: Ruth Lyon Helen
Dorm, augustus Tompkins, Eu-
gene TlmmonR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Try the new breakfast food,
Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes, Is
cents the pacbag
w. e. Lynch & Co.
Spectacles made'up to suit your
particular need at lowest possible
orice.
Geo. F. Minis,
Edge6eld. S C
Just received fresh shipment
Force, Grape Nuts, Oat Meal and
Shredded Wheat.
E. Timmons.
One car of chairs and one car
Vt furniture on the road. These
goods were bought closs and we
can make prices that. should IN
terest you.
Ramsey, Il Jones'.
Large stock of enameled ware
and chinaware Of all kinds-the
kind every household needs.
R. T.. Scurry.
Nothing superior to our "White
Dove" bans.
B. Timmens.
Wanted: A good home raised
horse. Apply to
F. N. K. Bailey.
5sTry our "Moja" coffee, the finest
25 cents coffee in town.
B. Timmons-
Van Camps Pork and Beans,
and Hulled Corn HominY.
B. Timm ons.
~oooo~oooooo.oo~o.o
EXCURSION RATES
To NewiOrleans, Mobile and
Pensacola Via Southern Rail
way.
Account Mardi Gras celebra-
tions at New Orleans, La, Mo-
bile, Ala, and Pensacola, Fla
the Southern Railway announces
the very low rate of one first-cIass
fare plus 25 cents for the round
trip. 'rickets on sale February
26tb, 9th, 2Sth and 2athr ipclu-
sive; March 1st and End, ipclu-
slve, good to leave New Orleans
returning not later than midnight
March 10th, 1908. Stop-overs al
lowed going and returning.
For rates, detailed information,
etc, applyto nearest Ticket A'g'
or address
J. e. lusR,,.
Division Passenger A'gt,.
Charleston, s.. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Mr.. w. D. Holland, the present
county superintendent of educa-
ton, announces his candidacy
for reelection in this issue of The
: Advertiser. Mr.. Holland has given
: close attention to his Office and
haa discharged the duties thereof
ii, very satisfactory manner to
the people. Upon his ntness and
record of service he asks for
second term.
PRESCRIPTIONS our special
! ~. We solicit your Prescriptions,
dav or night.
SyE GUARANTEE pure drugs.
accurate compromising, and rea-
gsDnable prices.
3. LYNCH & co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

SEED Irish Potatoes: Large ship
ment of best, selected Eastern
Seed Irish Potatoes.
w. e. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Last on the List.

Last on the List.
T'.mmy-"Do you'helieve it for
tunate to be the seventh son?' 3 3
Micky-"Naw! I'm the seventh
sou"
Tommy-"But tie fortune te,-
lers say the s' venth scn has all
kinds Of luck handed down to
him.
Micky-"Huph! All I have
handed down o me is my six
trotbers' cloth g."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Registration Notice.


the books for the registration
of the voters of the town of Edge
field, S. c., are now open in the
store of Messrs. May & Tompkins,
and will be kept open until Tues
day, April the seventh, 1908, six
O'Clock p. 10.
C. E. May,
Supervisor of Registration.
We sell the "Hackney" and
old Hickory" wagons, which have
stood the severest test in this Sec
ton for many years. Two cars now
Oh the road.
Ramsey & Jones.
When you need buggy try
Rock Hell, OF Hackney, or Colum-
bus, OF a Tyson and jones. No
stronger line of buggies can be
foNnd in this section. Large as
sortment to select from.
/ Ramsey.& Jones.
We always carry complete as
sortment of fresh drugs and give
especial attention to all prescrip-
tions sent US. A share of your
patronage solicited
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Another shipment of sparrow's
and Lowney's fine candies just re-
ceived.
B. Timmols.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Very large stock of wagon aud
buggy harness. Let US supply you.
Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
eucCeesOrs to
G. l.. Penn & Son,

After the Legislature adjourned
on Saturday last Or. J. B. Black
came over to Edgeield and spent
Sunday at the college as the guest
of Col. F.. N. K. Bailey. Mrs.
Black also came up from Bam-
berg OF Saturday and met Dr..
Black here. For several years Or.
Black has represented Bamberg
county in the state senate, max
ing a very active member.
Large assortment of the cele-
brated Buist "Prize Medal" Gar
den SEED. They never fell to ger.
: PENN & HoLsTEIN.
SUCCESSORS to
G. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
NJ. C. Parker.
EdgeHeld, S. c.

DR.. F. w. P. Butler came over
from Columbia and spent Sunday
in Edgefeld. with Gen NJ. c
Butler. DIR. Butler stated tha'
Mrs. Butler and her little daugh-
ter will come to Edge6eld in
April for prolonged visit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Try the new breakfast food,
Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes, Is
'ents the pacb age.
W. e. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Announcements.

To the Democratic Voters of
Edgefeld County.
I hereby announce myself a
candidate to succeed myself as
Superintendent of Education of
Edge6eld County, subject to the
usual Democratic primary. Ii
elected, I will endeavor to be as
faithful to the trust in the future,
as | have endeavored to be in the
past.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

FOR SALE: Fine Truitt Big
Boil Cotton Seed, STRICTLY pure
Under FIVE Bushels ST, larger lots
rs cents per bushel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

The Advertiser job Office &C.
licite yolr orders fer printing OF
all kinds. Satisfaction guaranteed
Oh every Job sent out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Local NesDs.
Drat the ground hogl

J The demand upon the banks
for money aeems TO tie unusually
great.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Delightful canned California
Peaches and Pears.
r Tinomons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

". H. MAY,
Supervisor of Registration.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Spactacles made'up to suit your
particular need at lowest possible
The Hawaiian gazette., 1908-09-01
DREDGER FIGHT AWAITS
MAJOR BIDDLE'S COMING

The harbor dredging controversy is
at a standstill.
Nothing further will be done against
the contractors until the matter has
been investigated by Major Biddle, of
the Army Engineers, who will arrive
here shortly.
When the day progressed and the
bill for injunction against the con
tractors was not fled as was expect
ed, there began to be feeling among
those who have followed the matter
that something was up, that change
of plans somewhere had been made. In
quiry was made of those connected
closely with the contractors leading
to the fact that cable messages were
received early in the day giving inn
perative instructions that no further
action should be taken against the
contractors until the arrival of Major
Biddle, and the announcement was also
made that Major Biddle would be here
very soon.
This is not altogether unexpected, as
The Hawaiian gazette., 1908-09-01
SUICIDE IS
ATTEMPTED
cFrom. satprday,g AdvertIger.,

From- Saturdays Advertiser.)
Gasping for breath, and almost dead
from strangulation, f. Harris, colored
bluejacket of the United States tug
Iroquois, was found by Turnkey Fern,
of the police station, in his cell early
yesterday morning. The sailor had re-
moved his socks, tied them together and
then twisted them about his neck until
his windpipe was choked. Persistent
in his effort to die Harris had held ON
to the ends of the socks, and but for the
timely appearance of the turnkey would
probably have soon been subject fer
the coroner.
Harris had been confined in the brig
at the Naval Station awaiting trial for
desertion by the court martial route.
He escaped day before yesterday and
the naval authorities notified the police
to look for him. He was found first
by the naval authorities, but is said to
have made second getaway. Early
yesterday morning call came from
the Winston Block to the police sta.
tion for police assistance. The tele.
phone informant said that CROUCH
house" was in progress. The police
responded and learned that Harris had
put in an. appearance at the block and
had quarreled with colored woman,
finally threatening to kill her. She
fled with Harris in pursuit, and it was
reported that he had knife. The po.
lice searched for about half an hour
when he was discovered in Aala Park.
He was placed in cell about 2;30
a. M, and when the turnkey was max
ing his rounds at 5 clock discovered
Harris making the attempt on his life.
the Naval Station. He was taken there
in the patrol wagon, after making con
| siderable trouble for the officers, and
ON arrival at the station he foully abus-
ed the police. Thereupon the nava! au.
thorities handcuffed Harris and added
an extra precaution in the shape of
ieglets and threw him into the brig
From all accounts Harris will probably
get good long Imprisonment.
About year ago Harris created con
siderable excitement at the police sta
tion, by escaping from the jailyart
over the rear wall and hiding in :
shed where he was located by the po
lice. He had been arrested for start
ing "rough house" at Camp No.
Vineyard street, where he had been beat
en- by an angry crowd until his fea
lures were almost unrecognizable.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1908-09-01
JAPAN FACING A
FINANCIAL CRISIS

"Japan is facing financial crisis at
this time, prices are going up and the
Chinese boycott is hurting trade tre-
mendously," said Prof. Griffiths, pres
ident of Oahu College, yesterday on his
return from trip to the Orient. Prof.
and Mrs. Griffiths spent three or four
weeks in Japan, going out on the Mon
golia and returning on the same vessel.
''There is no question but what the
entire japanese nation is in the midst
of financial difficulties. In Yokohama
the prices on many of the staples have
gone up nearly fifty per cent.
"I visited many of the leading edu.
cational institutions. The Imperial Uni
versity of Toxic has a great pile of build.
ings, plenty of accommodations, but
the style of the brick buildings and the
barrenness of the interior and the lack
of furnishings struck me as something
unusual, where no doubt the education.
al advancement is very pronounced.
The rooms are bleak and to say the
least uninspiring. also visited the
Waseda University, a rival of Keio.
The architectural conditions there were
similar to those at the Imperial.
GAS to the financial situation the
japanese papers are full of it,"
President Grifiiths returns in time to
tackle the preparations for opening GA.
hu College, the opening day being on
September s. There will be faculty
of nearly fifty teachers, and the attena.
ance is expected to be in the neighbor'
hood of 600.
The new athletic ground viii be Civ
en- formal dedication in September
bat will not be used generally unit
the ground there settles and hardeni
and the grass is strong. The dry sum
mer has not given the grass an oppor
tunity to spread as thickly as the col
lege authorities desire. The big game,
of football, however, will be played
there, but practise viii be confined
largely to the old grounds, which il
time will be turned over to the prepara
tory grades.