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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

FITS, st. vitus' Dance Nervous Diseases per
manently cured by DR.. Kine's Great Nerve
Gestorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
Or. 81. R. Kline, Id. ,931 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Hicks Capudinc Cures Headache.
Whether from Cold, Heat, Stomach, or
Mental Strain. No Acetanilid or dangerous
drugs. It's Liquid. Effects Immediately.
@a0c.. 25c.. and 50c., at drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

War by Mexican troops on the va
quis has been resumed because the
Indians insisted on keeping their
guns as part of the peace treaty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
All He Had.

Wife-What do you mean by bring.
Ing those muddy feet in hare?
Z Husband-Scuse me, m'dear (hic) {;
sdid'n' have any othersh t'bring. Had
Shard time gettin' theesh in.-The b.
.S6orn;an
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

H.H. Gsrxs's sons, OF Atlanta. Ga. are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists IN tho
world. See their lIberar offer In advertise
mont In another column Of this paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Mrs. Compton, widow of Wash
ingtonian, won a $S60,00O verdict
from the Wabash over rights of way
in Ohio.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Admiral Capps will join the feet
in the Pacific to consider recent
criticisms of armor belt line and other
construction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Umbrellas are like men; usually
the poorest get left.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
sh. Liked That Best.

"I suppose you did all the theatres
and amusement places on your trip
to London, Mrs. Comeup?"
Eyes, but at most Of the shows they
talked so much and l didn't know
what it was ali about"
Which did you like the best?"
"Oh, the Christmas pandemonium
-. ras so nice and quiet. ."-Balti
more American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Little dogs start the hare, but great
ones catch it.-Itlaian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

He who thinks before he speaks
frequently remains speechless.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
NJ vour Foct Aol,o and Eurnq

1t is not disgrace to fail, but i
is crime not to try again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Forbcarance is one of the virtues
our enemies do. not possess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
The WRONG Tense.

Dorothea's father was sitting be-
fore a window in his country home
with Dorothea on his knees. He was
looking across the fields with unsee-
ing eyes, when the lassie broke in on
his reverie with, What are you look
ing at, papa?"yf
81 was locSng 10 the future, my
dear"
"The future, papa! though 1t was
into the pasture!"-Harper's Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

To Drive Out Malaria and Build Vi
the system
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Most liquor would improve with
age if men would let it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Do Your Fcct Aohe and Burn?
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25 cts. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olnsted, LeRoy, N. \.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
lncrease in Lunacy.

Within tho last half century. there
has been remarkable increase Of
lunacy In Ireland. In 1901 there were
c5,050 iunatics in Ireland, or one in
every 17s OF the population. In 1851
there were only $50 in the entire
county Antrim and Belfast, but to-
day there are $500, an increase OF
1880. In 1881 the percentage of lun.
satics per 10000 of the population in
England was T30.4, in Scotland "a, and
In Ireland 30.5. Last yea- the fig
ing, and perhaps this is not mat
ures were: England 4O.S per 10000
of the population: Scotland, 45. and
ireland 56.2.-Boston Herald.
now THE ENGAGEMENT IS OFF.
Sne-I've just been to New York
fer three weeks.
He (absently)-Why didn't you ask
fer my copy?
e Ncte-All jokes on Three Weeks"
will hereafter be throttled, and de-
stroyed.-Cornel Widow.
Some men cannot tell the truth
until they get mad. So. 29-'0S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

THE DOCTORS EXPECTATIONS.
am glad to find you so much bet
) ter old man. Does the doctor expect
you to be out soon?"
81 think he expects me 20 be out
the amount Of his bill. He sent it
in to-day.'-TIe Catholic Standard
and Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

Some men cannot tell the truth
until they get mad. So. 90 -'0S.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
), 4 NATURAL TIMIDITY.

-. 4 NAFURAL TIMIDII1.
New Arrival (cautiously)-"Can !
put my valuables in the safe?"
st. Peter (lonily)-"No necessity
for that UP here. What are you
thinking of?'
New Arrival-"Well, I've had SO
much trouble with some of those i'm
pregnable institutions down in. New
York that feel kind of nervous.
Life.
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/ AN.
4 MO | Her

How many American women iu
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic deranse-
ment this happiness is denied thsm-
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepare
ton for healthy maternity is
accomplished by the use OF
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

= was locS:ng 10 the future, my
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15
Minor Issues.

Other plaaks in the platform call
for an immediate declaration of tn,
nations purpose to recognize the in
dependence Of the PHILIPPINES; de-
nounces the growing increase Of Office
holders under the Republican admin
istration as Indicating a deliberate.
purpose to continue the Republicans
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-07-15

construction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
Committee Visits Fire Brick Plant.

The water works committee visited the plant of the Bessemer Fire Brick company this afternoon to look into the matter of having fire main run out to that place. Those in the party were Mayor Rush, All dermen Winters, Batson and Edmundson and J. F. Cannon, superintendent of the Bessemcr Water Works company.
 It will be remembered that some few days ago the matter of having a main run out to the plant was taken up with the board, and Fire Chief Nolan recommended that a main be run. The petition from the Fire Brick company stated that if the plant were to catch on fire under the present conditions it would be next to impossible to do anything to save 1t. The result was that the above committee was appointed to look into the matter, and their report will be submitted to the coun- cil at the next regular meeting.
 If the council should elect to have a main run. out that far, 1t is believed that it will be good thing, for it will not only afford a good deal of protection to the Fire Brick company. but will in addition be of great benefit to number of other places in the immediate vicinity of the brick works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
YOUNG MERCHANT
 COMMITS SUICIDE
DESPoNDENcY OVER FAILURE TO
 COLLECT ACCOUNTS DUE THE l FIRM IS THE CAUSE OF THE
 DESPERATE DEED.

Alexander City. January 29-tSpe- cial.)-J. Temple Sandlin, d member of the general merchandise firm of Coley & Sandlin. shot and instantly killed himself in his bedroom closet this morning at o'clock. He had pre- viously dressed and gone about the premises of his home as was his GUS tom. while Mrs. Sandlin was engaged with her household duties about the dining room. There were no eye wit nesses to the tragedy. A revolver was the weapon used by AIr. Sandlin. the muzzle of which was placed immediate ay behind his ear, and his brains were blown out. Worry over the failure to collect large amounts of money due the firm and the resultant pressure of cred itors is said to have been the cause If the suicide
 MT. Sandlin was a young gentleman of fine business integrity and moral character. and exemplifed profound regard for those with whom he came in contact. He was an upright. hon orable and industrious citizen, and took great interest in the welfare and prog ress of Alexander City.
 Mir. Sandlin leaves a wife and folr small children, besides brothers and sisters and his father, R. C. Sandlta of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
BESSEMER ABOUT
 ID UT TRANSFERS
President Ford ConferS With
 AIdermanic Committee
MORE PRISONERS ESCAPE
Rumor Says Rolling Mill Is To Resume Operations Soon-Three More Stores Entered at Thompson
 town-PersonaI, Etc.

Bessemer January 29.-Cspecial.) )-Pres- ident Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was in the city this afternoon and he had confer enee with the committee appointed by Mayor Rush at the last meeting of eoun- cil to take up with the company the mat ter of transfer from the Jonesboro lines to the North and South Bessemer lines, and from the North to the South Bes- semer lines.
 This matter arose from the fact that the company asked the city not to raise their license for the gear 1908 as they as much at present as they could pos sibly afford to pay. It was then under stood that if the license were to remain the same as it was last year the com- pany would have to grant the transfers asked for by the city. MT Harris, who was down here at the time stated that he was only authorized to make the statement that the company was willing to grant transfers from the North to the South Bessemer lines and he did not feel that the business that was being
  time would justify the granting of trans fers to and from that line.
 However. a committee, consisting of Aldermen Lewis, Thomas and Batson, was appointed by the Mayor to take the matter up with MT. Ford and see if some thing could not be done. MT. Thomas was unable to make the trip to Birming ham, and MT. Lewis then addressed letter to Mr. Ford, asking him if he would not come down to Bessemer and talk the matter over as he felt that Mir. Ford could be made to see the matter in a bet ter light if he was right on the ground
 MT. Ford came and he stated that the company was more than willing to do anything that would help Bessemer and the business of the company. It is be- lieyed now that the matter of transfers has been settled and at it's next meeting the council will. agree to allow the com pany's license to remain the same as it was last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
SANDERS VICTORY
 FULLY INDICATED
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR HAS LEAD OF 14,ooo VOTES OVER WILKINSON IN THE STATE PRI- MARY.

New ofeans. January 29.-Unoffieial re- turnS point to the victory of Lieutenant Governor Sanders in yesterdays demo- cratic primaries for the governorship of Louisiana. The official count will not be known for possibly two days. The Wilkinson campaign managers today made charges of fraud and claimed that they would be able to throw out enough ballots counted for Sanders in New Or leans precincts to make the race very even.
 Returns counted up to 8 late hour to- night made Sanders victory certain. The indications were howev' that he won principally on the plurality that New Orleans gave him. No definite figures were received up to midnight on the results for other state offices.
 Sanders carried New Orleans by about 10000 votes In the country districts the race was more even, but so far the count is in Sanders favor The total city and country vote was estimated at about 100000.
 The Wilkinson campaign managers to- day made charges of fraud against their opponents, and predicted that they will be able to throw out many ballots which they claim were illegally counted for Sanders in the New Orleans precincts Upon these claims of fraud, they say they hope to cut down Sanders present lead sufficiently to make the race very even.
 Later-Practically complete election re- turns early this morning gave J. Y. San uers a lead of between 14,0O0 and 15,000 votes over T. s. Wilkinson in the demo- cratic gubernatorial primary which was held on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
Rolling Mill May Open Up.

It has been rumored around the city for the last two or three days that the rolling mill would open up within the next few days. Nothing definite with regard to the matter can be learned at present, but it is known that there has been a good deal of work going on at the mill for the past few days in the shape of repairs, and everything points to an early resump- tion of business. If the mill does open up within the near future it will be great thing for a good many of the worlSmeE in and around Bessemer. The mill when in operation employs from 25O to 300 men all the time, and this is indeed big item the way things around the city and im- mediate district are going at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
Two More Prisoners Escape.

Another day has passed since three of the bad prisoners that were confined in the Bessemer city jail decided that they did not like the food and attention that they were receiving, and for that reason made up their minds to leave. They did leave and up to date have not been heard from.
 This morning two more, both colored made their escape while they were being taken out to the ashpile in one of the city's cart. Ben Robinson and Eli SprigEs also made up their minds that all of the good things that were said about the Marvel City were not so and for that req son they did not care to remain longer They were in charge of a negro named Ali Rawlings, and it is hardly possible that Ali made any special effort to stop them when they started. It is not known to be fact, but it is understood that Rawlings had no weapon of any kind. He Is what is known around the jail as a flunky, and no doubt the person or per sons who are responsible for sending the negroes out in his charge were under the impression that negro convict would not run, even if he were given a chance. It is supposed that they asked Ais permis- sion to go for stroll but be that as It may, the fact remains that they went and neither of them has since been heard from. Let us all hope that out of the five that have escaped within the past 4S hours that one of them at least will be captured as this in itself would be a pretty good record at the present time.
 These two negroes were known to be pretty bad thieves, and had been cap tured only after some good work on the part of the arresting officers. They are supposed to have gotten away about 8 o'clock this morning. They had on shackels. but they no doubt met up with some obliging friends who were good enough to remove them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
Score In Walking Match.

Cleveland, January 29.-Foot sore and weary nine of the six-day walkers are trudging around the sawdust covered cir cle at the Central Armory. The score at 10 o'clock was: Shelton, the Cuban, 291 miles laps; Dineen, 2S1 miles laps; Prouty, 21S miles laps; Barnes, 200 miles laps; Klubertanz 1S3 miles laps; Loss lein, 173 miles 12 laps; Teatle, 143 miles 3 laps: Ross, 134 miles ? laps; Gurband, 131 miles laps, and Fisk, 94 miles laps. seems that Thompsontown is one of the prime favorites on their list Last even- ing some time, three stores were entered, that of B. l. Allander, J. M. Lowery and G. E. Brown. Goods to the amount of about $100 were obtained, and~it Is thought that most of this stuff was gotten from the store of MT. Allander. J. M. Lowery lost little stuff and the thief or thieves must have been scared off when they arrived at Browns store. as 1t is not believed that they got anything of value at that place. Allander's place was robbed several days ago. and he seems to be the greatest sufferer of all. This gang has been operating around the city for the past few weeks, and while sev- eral of them have been caught 1t seems to be a hard matter to break them up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
In Memory of Mckinley.

Washington, January 29-Services of the anniversary of the birth of William Me Kinley were held here tonight at the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal church, where the Iamented President worshped under the auspices of the United States Historical society. Mir Harry A. Colman. president of the society, presided, and de- livered an address. A conspicuous fea- ture was the wearing of carnations, the Mckinley flower. Former Senator Thurs ton of Nebraska told of Mckinley, the man, the Christian, the soldier and tho statesman. and William E. Andrews. au- ditor of the treasury, delivered an ad- dress on the life and services of WillNn Mckinley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
STRONG SHOWING
 FOR THE DEFENSE
POLICEMAN TESTlFiES IN TRIAL OF MRS. M'DoNALD FOR KILL ING DIR. GUERIN THAT PISTOL WAS GUERIN's.

Chicago. January 29.-Charles B. in the murder trial of Mrs Dora Me Donald. He testified that he was in the room adjoining that in which Guerin was shot, and that when he entered after the shooting he found Guerin on the floor and Mrs. Mcdonald standing near by with a revolver in her hand He said that the woman's face bore the marks of fingers and that her throat also looked as if she had been choked.
 On ross-eXamination Williams ad- mitted that he had at different times received small sums of money from Mrs. McDonald's attorneys. Williams declared that when he entered the room Mrs. Mcdonald declared that Guerin had shot himself and asked him to do what he could to save him. She also declared, he said. that the revolver which Mrs. Mcdonald held in her hand belonged to Guerin.
 Police Officer Peterson, who arrest sd Mrs. Mcdonald after the murder, told of finding Mrs. Mcdonald in the room where Guerin was dying, and admitted that he had afterward said that he had been told that he "could make lot Of money out of the case" but on the stand today declared that while he had made the remark he could not now re- call who had told him that he cou.d make the money.
 J. F. Doherty, a policeman, who was in the office a few minutes after the shooting, told of having questioned the defendant at that time and of being told that Guerin had sturck at her and that she picked up something shini g and threw it at him."
 Doherty identified Guerin's coat and said that there were no powder marks on any of Guerins clothing. He also identified the revolver with which the shooting is said to have been done and he produced cartridge which he said he had found under Guerin's desk. Great importance is attached by the defense to the finding of this shell as tending to prove that the revolver be- longcd to Guerin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
RAILROAD BONDS
 AS SECURITIES
INTERSTATE COMMERCE CoMMIS- SION IS GETTING UP FACTS FOR USE BY TREASURY IN NEW CUR RENCY PLAN.

Washington, January 29.-Senator AL drich today received a letter from the interstate commerce commission giving information concerning what the commits sion has undertaken to do in regard to railway properties under the twentieth section of the act to regulate commerce. The letter sets forth a great many points concerning data on railway securities and gives an almost complete exposition of methods now in use or soon to be used by the commission in collecting informa- ton. The letter was prepared at the in- stance of the Senatee committee on finance which desired certain assurances as to the safety of the plan of accepting railroad bonds as security for the ultimate
 payment of circulation notes.
 Henry C. Adams, statistical expert of
 the commission. who writes the letter, ex-
 presses the opinion that it will be pos
 sible for the Secretary of the Treasury
 from the records in the possession of the
 interstate commerce commission to select
 classes of bonds which it would be safe
 for the government to accept as security
 in the newly proposed currency plan. 1t 
 is no longer the case with the commits
 sion that data concerning the revenue
 or expenses of railroads is not obtain able. Monthly reports are required ot
 the railroads in this connection and these are made public. The letter states that the commission has made investigation into such inter-corporate ownership of railway securities as were reported out standing in so far as they were the prop erty of either carriers and made the basis i of other issues. This investigation is now
 completed and shows that the amount of
 stocks and bonds heretofore reported ds
 outstanding in the hands of the public i will be reduced $l0,0OO per mile.
 l The letter sets forth what principles l and rules have been made relative to l operating accounts, and what principles | and rules are under advisement, pointing 1 to capital amounts to be covered by sub I sequent orders will tend to give security | and stability to railway securities. Con 1 corning the appointment of a board of l special examiners into railway accounts l the letter says that no board has as yet l been appointed. Ten special examiners ] have been appointed, but they are now en- | gagged in investigations bearing upon the l character of the accounts to be pre- l scribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
 MESSAGE FROM THE FLEET.@
Admiral Evans Ia Nearing His Next
 Stopping Place.

Washington. January 29.--Monday morning, January 27, at 9 o'clock, all were well on board the battlesbip fleet, according to 0 message from Admiral Evans, received at tho navy department today through the Argentine legation in this city. At that time the vessels were In latitude 89 degrees and II minutes, south. an dlongitude bb de- grees and Il minues, west. The dis- patch was sent by the admiral from his flagship, the Connecticut, and after reporting all well. added:
 we are proceeding to our destina- tion in the South Pacific"
 By today 1t Is calculated that Ad- miral Evans fleet Is within 400 miles of Punta Arenas, the next stopping place.