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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05
Thousands Rare KidaaS
Trouble and HsYsTS

Prevnlcncy OF kidnC SeHsea..... SeHse.. - ;.
Most people do not ,ss slzs lsrsiarra, ar !,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05
q When man has not n coed !
I reason for doing n thing, he
Z has good reasen for letting il
% alone.-WALTER SCOTT.

Cursed be he who casts asper-
sions upon The awinding-up" dis
spensary commissionl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

In these progressive days, there
are several kinds of awatered"
stocks. Besides railroad and other
.watered'' corporation stocks,
there are said to be !" watered''
dispensary stocks. According to
the reports of some Edgefeld peo-
pie who have been slakipg their
thirst in Aiken, some Of the
liquor that is being dispensed IL
our sister town has considerable
water in it-enough to freeze.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05
Large stock of papcr,pens, p@n-
ellis and tablets.
B. Timmons.

ellis and tablets.
Tue Rate of cost OH Dwellings
and Barns in. the country is Sly
per bundred or,if three gears so
cts per hundred.
E.. J. Norris, Agt.
write Bond Insurance, Life
Insurance, Accident Insurance
Health Insurance, Tornado In
surance, Plate Glass Insurance
and Life Insurance on Horses and
Mules.
just received fresh shipment
Force, Grape Nuts, oat Meal and
Shredded Wheat,
The Aetna has the largest Cari-
tai Stock of all Companies.
E. j. Norris, Agt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05
Rheumatic Folks
Arel You Sure Your !-id1eys or
Well?

/
Many rheumatic attacks are due
to uric acid il the blood. But tht
duty of the Kidneys lis to remove
all uric acid from the oltod. Ita
presence there shows the kidneys
are inactive. Dou't delay with
uric acid solvents" You might
go OH till doomsday with them.
but un'il you cure the hidneys
YOU will never get we'll. Doru'r
Kidn.y Pills not only temnve-
uric acid, t.u' cure :h- kidneys
aud ..hen ali danger fr NJ u-ic
acid ia endad.
Rupert B. Calvo, book binder.
.mploved ct The Sts'~ Pu&'ishlng
Go, official printers + II sa- STATE
,f South Carolina, living 1T 1910
lLuubtr ST Columi.la, $. c., says:
Il thought had rheumatism snd
treated for it on that belief. |
used all kinds Of liniments. Tn,
pain was in my hack and iiips
lclear to tn. shoulders. Ths iui-
meuts did no good aud toek to
blood medicines but ibev did un'
Ihelp ne. l took a loi g trip il
hpes that the change If clma:f
night belp ma. WAS away fo'
three mouths hut could see uc
chauga for th4 better. / beard Of
Doep's Kidney Pills and deter
mined to try them, and got a BOX
at drug store. They completely
removed the pains cut of my back
and l have not felt a touch of the
old trouble sincr I used them.N
For sale by all dealers. Price
so ceuts. Foster-Milburn Co.
Buffalo, New y ork, cole ag:ants for
The United States.
Remember the nane-Doan's-
and take no other.
o~ooo~-o-ne~~o~
To The Public:
We are ready 20 store your cot
ton and make liberal advances on
same-Sell you your wagons, and
buy your cotton seed. We solicit
yonr business.
Adams Warehouse Co.
w. f.. Lott. MANAGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05
N Notice.

Gu the 2lth day of Fsbruar,
1908 lhe undersigned will max.
application unto the Probat.
Court, Edgefield c. H. Snutl
Carolina, for "a 6nal discila'g.
from her Trust as administrator,
of the estate of B. j. Or ,oksr, d,
ceas d.
Coy c. Wood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

A large assortment of choice
br lids Of chewing tobacco and
q fnesline of cigars. Try them.
r. T.. Scurry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

In order to relieve the congest-
ed condition of the dockets in
soms-counties, measure is before
the Legislature creating a new
Judicial circuit. Should the pro-
posed measure become q Law,
Edge6eld will be in the eleventh.
circuit, which will also embrace
the counties of saluda and Lex
lngton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

In some sections of the state
farmers are imposed upon BY fer
tilizer dealers who cell low-grade
guano at high-grade prices. This
can not be truthfully said of the
Edgefeld dealers. They are all
honest mn, and sell only
reliable guanos at q small margin
of prof When a farmer hauls
. sack of guano from Edge6eld
he is assured that be has received
full value for his money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

The personnel of the present
legislature, 10th intellectually
and from thu standpoint of in
tegrity of character, is conceded
to be above the average for the
past ten years. Some of the ablest
lawyers in the state arc to be
found upon the floor of the senate
and House. 3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

The lyctum entertainments,
consisting of lectures. readings,
musicals, etc, that have been
given IN Edge6eld during the
past. FIVE or more years have been
exceedingly beneficial to our town,
morally as well as intellectually.
For this reason. the ciilsens of
Edgefeld, particularly the fathers
and. mothers, should encourage
and cooperate with the ope ra
house manager. in their &C M
mendable efforts to continue these
lycsum courses in the future.
sEdgefeld needs these high class
entertainments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

It is predicted that there will
not be deafth of candidates
throughout the state on the prohi-
bition platform next summer. The
wise politician is keeping bis ear
to the ground during these off
months, and secs the trend of
affairs. The swater wagon" has
become very popular and will be
crowded by those WHO wait the.
votes of tho people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-05

i. MINIS, EDITOkss
TERMS
ONE YEAR $50
SIX MONTHS .75
WEDNESDAY,, FEB. s. 1908.
eaEa
When n man has not n coed Z
II reason for doing thing, he A
has a good reasen for letting it
d aIone.-WALTER SCOTT.
f~e~csS>c~o~s,co- -ceeeSoc.ce.co-eeS
Cursed be he who casts asper-
sions upon The awinding-up" DIS.
{ pensary commissionl
The resignation Of The mau in
charge of the weather bureau is
in order. We've had enough of the
kind he has been giving US.
The Advertiser suggests to the
Legislators that they surprise the.
taxpayers agreeably BY adjourning
before the forty days expire.
Speaker Cannon boasts of the
fact that be never used an oath il.
his life. but he can hardly say
that his tyrannlcal ard arbitrary
rulings have not caused -othars to
swear.
As the Williamson system
filled many an erstwhile empty
crib with corn last year, Edgefeld
farmers can not, d. bstter than
to try 1t again.
Some political whispering 8 are
occasionally heard, but candi-
dates will hardly begin their
trace in this county before the
roads got better.
A law providing for the enforce
sment Of labor contracts will pass
both Houses without a hitch. 1t
has been framed by very aatute
lawyers and will mot be in con-
flict with the state or national
constitutions.
The dispensary commission has
.adjourned to meet again on the
eleventh of February. Theshor
duration of their.sessions is doubt
less due TO the unwholesomeness
of the atmosphere surrounding
the dispensary carcass Frequent
breathing spells are necessary. 8
The personnel of the present
Legislature, 10th intellectually
and from thu standpoint of in
tegrity of character, is conceded
to be above the average for the
past ten years. Some of the ablest
lawyers in the state arc to be.
found upon the floor of the senate
and House.
In order to relieve the congest-
ed condition of the dcckets in
some counties, a measure is before
the Legislature creating a new
Judicial circuit. Should the pro-
posed measure become Law,
Edge6eld will be in the eleventh:
circuit, which will also embrace
the counties of Saluda and Lex
lngtoD.
While in conversation few
days ago with gentleman who is
in close touch with the legisla-
ture, We asked why the daily pa
psrs are not reporting the proceed
ings of the legislature as fully as
during former years, and he re-
piled: aThey report about all
that's worth reporting The rest is
tomfoolery."
In these progressive days, there
are several kinds Of awatered"
stocks. Besides railroad and other
.'watered'' corporation stocks,
there are said to be watered"
dispensary stocks. According to
the reports Of soma Edgefeld peo-
pie who have been. slaking their
thirst in Aiken, some of the
liquor that is being dispensed in
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
KEEP MONEY FROM Z. S. G.
Citu to Retain Proceeds from Sale Of
BUILDINGS on Sub7cay Routes.

! The Mayor Controller and other members OF the
Sinking Fund Commission. which met yesterday.
| were OF one mind. and that was that the Public
Service Commission, while il n.sht consist OF
estin7abie gentlemen, not the proper custo-
dian of fund. received from the sale Of buildings
on subway routes The Controller said that there
was a law for such reques, but he added that
the turning over of the money was subject TO the
annrov.l of the Sinking Fund Commission.
Nr Metz said there few buildings 10 be
sold now but that in time many pieces OF property
r,ov he bought for subway and other routes and
tho money might amount 10 millions He thought
:, sbouId go to the sinking fund>for the lowering
~ ,axss and not 20 the Public Service Commits
sion to help build subwaYs
1T certainly might amount 20 millions. said
IN. Mavor and do not concur in the opinion
Of the Public Service Commission"
Tho controller was instructed to inform the
public Service Commission that the Sinking Fund
commission would hold to all the funds it
could.
tn. ccmr.fssicn approved plans for the Old
slim s,a-ion house though Chief Engineer Withing
TON of the Ffrarce Department again criticised
the costliness q the police stations and the lack
~ method in designing them. He said eighty
station houses are be built and that at the
present rate they woVid cost at least 100000 more
than they should. The chief engineer said 10000
could be saved the Old slip building, bat the
commission approved the plans
President Ahearn asked for the Delaney street
inciuerator and power plant. 10 use IL as an as
phalt making plant, after spending 10000 for
repairs The request will be taken up later
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28

ground for which was broken in the following
spring and the building dedicated early in 1907.
1t announced that the Loubat prizes for the
best works published in the English language upon
subjects relating 10 North America had been award
ed 10 Herbert l. Osgood. professor Of history in
Columbia University. and TO Thomas A. Hughes
These prizes awarded once in every five years
The prize of the Alumni Association OF Columbia
College awarded to Frederick Hamilton Rindse.
jr-. rs. and the George William Curtis medals were
awarded 70 Fremont a. Higgins, 'oS, and l. H Lev
initial. % Paul W H. Windels, os, the recIpi-
ent Of the Chanler historical prize, and The Van
Buren, prize in mathematics awarded 70 Paul
Weaver '0s The belles-lettres prizes in Columbia
College awarded follows: R l. Roeder,
10 G. W Cronyn 10, and J. H. Cotton, II The IL
lig medals in engineering were awarded TO l..
". Jones H. A. Thomas and E. G. Jones' members
of the graduating classes, and the Darling prize
in mechanical engineering by George E.
Crawley.
In the school Of architecture the McItiIn fellow
ship awarded W. L. Bottomley, 'C6 Ber-
gen Davis won the Adams Research fellowship, and
the Kohn mathematical prize in Barnard College
awarded Mabel Louise Peterson. Edward
McC. Salt was awarded the Tappan prize in con-
sritutional law. and Harold Korn received the H.
q. Runner medal
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28

.ohol degrees were on the platform with the
iacui'y' and after they had been presented with
tiier diplomas. Dr. Rudolf Tombo decorated them
INDIVIDUALLY with the appropriate academic hoods
with the completion of the exercises in the gym
hasiur the faculty and graduates marched 10 ST
fauis Chapel. where two bronze torcheres were
presented to the university by Herbert l.. Sat-
uerlee on behalf OF the class of 's5
julien I. Davies president of the Alumni As
soclation. presented the statue of Alexander HAM
mon which was recently erected in front of HAM
ilton Hall
ABOUT eleven hundred graduates down the
alunlni luncheon in the gymnasium early in the
AFTERNOON The graduating class the guest of
the association. j. Mayhem Wainwright, in ending
his speech The College Man" said he hoped
that President Butler would be spared to more
active service in the Somebody yelled.
WHATS the matter with Governor Butler?" and
in an instant everybody his cheering
The Governor" Butler turned into Taft and
Butler cry. and speech was demanded of Dr.
Butler
He said In reply that he possessed only one
qualification for the Governorship far he
knew. and that the ability consol his
temper He then surprised the alumni by explain
ing the mystery of the identity of the donor of the
college building. Hamilton Hall. He said that in
the fail of 1904 John Stuart Kennedy one OF the
university trustees gave the university $4,000
the erection Of home for the college" the
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
MRS. II. K. TH4W REPLIES.
Says attorney Has Proof That
FamHy Uished Marriage 4nnulled.

Mrs. Evelyn Thaw replied yesterday in long
statement to the one made Tuesday by Colonel
Franklin Bartlett. counsel for Mrs William Thav.
in which it was said that she was receiving $1eo
month and that the Tnaw family was not re-
sponsible for the annulmenr suit which was
dropped Tuesday. In her statement she said
In answer the threatening and insulting state
r1ent issued by Colonel Bartlett in the name OF
Mrs William c Thaw. Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
has this say. that the statement IS in keeping
with the inSincere attitude assumed toward her by
Mr. Thaw's relatives since the beginning Of his
troubles.
Daniel O'Reiliy now reite-ates that The anrul
nlent prod eedings begun At the beheSt. per
slIas sion ami solicitation OF Colonel Bartlett and A
Russell Peabody, representing the Thaw family.
and. that the question may not be discussed
further. l have in my possession the undeniable
proof in the handwriting of a member OF the fam
fIy and that there is so much proof is known 10
Colonel Bartlett and A. Russell Peabody. Mrs
Thav depreCates a newspaper controversy, but
will resent long she Is able such an attack
contained in the interview issued by Colonel
Bartlett.
Mrs Evelyn Traw was az the Offices Of Daniel
O'ReiIy. her counsel. when the statement was
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
HELD FOR KIDNAPPING CHILD.
Crowd Tries to Maui Prisoner Arrested cor
Stealing Six-fngered Girl.

Louis Girard. a cigar maker. who later said he
vas Faratis Bucois. a brother OF Mrs Joseph
Foscalo was arrested yesterday in connection
with the alleged kidnapping OF Marie Fos-
Gallo five wears old. of No S72 Bleecker street.
on Saturday. The little girls father. Joseph Fos
caIo reported 70 Police Headquarters that his
daughter was missing. and said he thought she
had been kidnapped by Louis and Edward Girard-
He that his daughter could be identified by SIX
fingers on each hand
Patroln1an Hampshire. Of the TenderIoin station.
was handling the crowd in 'front.' OF the bulletin
board in Herald Square. when he Gfra-d-
When he attempted 70 arrest him the crowd tried
TO interfere Hampshire said the man was wanted
for Kidnapping. and then the crowd Immediately
wanted TO take the law into its hands Finally
Faupshire had draw his club protect his
prisoner The crowd followed with threats and
jeers
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
PEnNSYL VAnIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
MEMORIAL DAY AT THE SHORE.

Of the Summer season at the
year on er-
Of visiting one OF the rory
twenty-five miles ocean peach
Asbury Memorial Day.
Asbury night by thousands OF
Arcade
Deal De
opened dandsu urf bathng be
ha A parade IN
the patriotic Bicycle Will be
at Manasquan
elaborate be at will ns
parade launching the floral boat honor
big base ball Sea Isle City Will hold "m
lar quietly but not the less
City May will be important points Of interest for Ne
we'll 10 need
description Summer pleasure will inaugurated
and convenient service to all OF
Long Branch and Aby Park under
established Atlantic
NJ 255 p NJ weekdays; l2o r NJ
NJ Cape May leave New
York 725 4 NJ weekdays N tables be obtained
of
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
RIDE-A-WEE PRESIDENT EXPLAINS.
All the Dogs Removed to Organizations
Place in New Jersey.

Quiet reigned yesterday at the Bde-a-Wee Home
for E-riendIess Animals at No. 3S Lexington ave
n,,e and not a -.dogzie" barked TO disturb the
sies+as Of neighboring tenants. There was not a
dog Of any description at the home. all the lusty
hinged CANNES having taken an early train for
Harrington Park. y. J.. where the Blde-a-N ee mas
inst on4ned country home for its canine boarders
Ms Harry Ilvsses X ibhe president of the Bide-
ayEee sent a letter yesterday 70 the Health De-
narnent in reply to and in explanation OF the COM
nl.ints which had beer made against the noise
and smell Of the home. She said an unusual H'ih
r of dogs had been housed recently. pending their
-.,,o,-e1 to rhe Jersey home In view OF Mrs
I<ithe-s promise to see that the home dd not pc
con,e Objectionable 70 tenants in the VICINITY the
Health Department decided 70 allow the nome 70
remain in its present quarters until lur'"eI ooiii-
rlaints were received.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
eET1ER TRAIN SERVICE FOR 5. !.

Staten islanders will in a fe" days nave 'he
har.A, Of an improved train service on the lotte-
,;l1a Division of the Staten Island Rah"ay ooih-
Ps P "a the staten Island Rapid Transit Com
-. ,,as not entirely satisfactory 10 the fuphc
e-,,,c. Commission. At conference with Con-
,ssto,er McCarroll. Vice-Pres!dent Campeii OF the
con,nanies agreed to restore the train on me lo'
tenviIe Division connecting with tne :" ,
,-...n ., An p NJ as also the train on the
- division connecting with the boat leaving
Manhattan al 5l5 p. M
rrbe train leaving Tottenvie at 1:29 A NJ ana
,bat leaving St George at 5:53 r M VIII both stop
at Great Kills. Instead OF tAe TWO 'iait's eo,l ,
a. -. ,.b boats leaving Manhattan midnight
n.d liz A M one train will be run hereafter to
r-ntrenNille.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
FIST BLOW ON NECK KILLS WAITER
Man Who Hit Him, Known Only as John, y
Disappears After Cafe Fight,

charles Kohl. e waiter employed in the care
,1e-ronole No. 139 Second avenue, died soon after
bene struck on the neck last night by man VINO
--ae known TO the witnesses of the AFFAIR only as
John and who disappeared Aecorui"s - 'oii,l
-,,.h.rd+ waiter of No 20 Second avenue. he
80 the man who vas known TO him as John
pe,t into the Cafe Metropole Kohl was sitting
at table as they entered.
As soon as the couple seated themselves hoh!
began abusing John, calling MN
-. .,d q hmm John" struck Kohl
+ro,,. an ,he side Of the neck with his fist. honi
sank down into a chair and John went OUT.
Iyoh1 vas dead when a doctor arrived Burkhardt
Us arrested as a material witness
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28

stood before the Roman Senate svith the vouchers
In his hand to show that he had not sPecuated
with public funds Of which he accused and
with The proof in his hands he them to shreds
and threw them the ground. That is the feeling
with which approached this matter originally. and
not. mine. that the Office the office of those
who placed me there by their votes
By making a defence I consider that | have de-
neaned my self personally. and perhaps the bitter
has been to stand up and make a defence-make
defence TO such materials. to such charges after
inc life / have lived there and the work have
done there. and | have only done it because Of
those who worked for and voted for me AMI
placed me there and whose love and respect had
and have to-day. That is what prompted me to
make my defence. and if I haze treated this mat
ter hppantiy II has teen because keen
sense of hurnor has shown the humorous side
of it, and II ias not been recause | have lacked
hardly dared 10 treat il from other stand
point, because. had done So would not have
been able &c retain any self-po@session
There than one pair of vet eyes when
Mr.. Jerome finished his explanation Of the way he
times hIs broke from emotion.
Justice Gon, when seen al his home, No SO West
lo4th street, last night. and asked what comment
he had to make the references to him which
Mr.. Jerome made in his summing up before the
King Investigating committee, replied: Il do not
wish TO make any statement. I suppose the poor
have quarrel With him. However. I have moth
Ing TO say. If had p statement to make, | would
not make it this time
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28

from The Tribune Bureau.1
Washington May ..
ORDERS 1ssUED-The following orders have
been issued:
Captain c. ME- wINsLoW, detached n. Navy Depart
sa5 to F f7S SST 5aGsa aBs the 10th Light
house District t1-t5mmand the Buffao
Lieuten4nt Commando i, l. SAWYER detachsd III.
segsh Dakota; to the New Jerssy y,
1eui.Hsn sw ar7;y W the W5Rry3H 5Gg Psko's "a recruiting
cnsnnati vice @ Le9tenans mn y 8 HorsToS TO The
Lieutenants Junior grade r Y. RHoApEs and ". u.
sMYTF! and Passed Assistant Paymaster W. l., F.
Lieutenant L 4 coTTEH to Sava War college
Passed Assistant surgeon G. MAYERs continue
Assistant Surgeon e T. REED detached the Charleston
Assistant surgeon ?. H Casio detached the Maine 10
Assistant surgeon { b MUNGER. detached III. Sup
Assistant surgeon E H H OLD detached Naval Hos
pital. Canacao. to Washington. examination :or
cg '2n s.tsni tsR Eas salreon 0Tdfs r uuRDo 70 training
station. san Francisco. vice Assistant Surgeon c. J
Pay 2!a@aN fRsPss'aT 70 h' pES eshe the
70 the Vest virginia June 30, vice Pay Inspector
Pay 1nspe6t6r to : MR0%sS detached the Navy De
Chaplain T. P RESNoLDs M detac5ed @ the Franklin Jun.
Captains E W BANKER and c, R sANDERsoH. ap-
pointed marine corps
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHfPS-The following
movements of vessels have been reported the
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
May 2s-rhe Paducah. Guantanamo: the Dubuque. at
Missouri at Mare Island
SAILED,
NAY 2s-The North Carolina, from Norfolk for New
York the Morris from Norf2lk for GheSapsaks & Bay ,
Farragut. from sausatto for Eureka: the Justin.
from from Fhs f2 for the
from Port-an- Prince for Guantanamo; the YoT<tonn
from Mare Island for Astoria the Birmingham from
Key for Guantanamo
New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
GET COLUMBIA DEGREES
GRADUATES NUMBER I.fkO,
Tice-Chancellor Steuens of Nesc
Jersey and Others Made LII. DIS

Columbia University conferred eleven hundred
and forty degrees and diplomas at the one hun
oreo and ffty-fourth annual commencement which
took place in the university gymnasium Yesterday
morning. In addition the honorary degree OF Doc
tor % Laws was conferred on DR. Hermann schu-
macher OF the University Of Bonn: George Brown
Post Henry ClaF White president of the Georgia
State Agricultural and Mechanical College and
Frederic William Stevens Vice-Chancellor of New
Jersey.
The graduating students. the faculty. the uni
versity trustees and the council assembled in the
horaFy at 10 O'Clock Led by Charles Lincoln
Hall. president Of the senior class they proceeded
10 the gymnasium The column of black caps and
gowns Was relieved here and there by touch OF
color when the wind blew aside the gowns Of the
eirl students and showed their white dresses
Ihe faculty. however, was resplendent in academic
regaia- The brilliant orange and black Prince
ton mingled with -he, crimson of Harvard and