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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
New Professor Elected.

Newberry, special.-The standing
committee of the board Of trustees OF
Newberry college met recently al
which time business which vitality af-
fccts the interests of the institution
was transacted. That which was OF
most Importance was the electins OF
another professor. Rev. Gilbert p
Voigt of Charleston was elected t6
the chair of modern languages and
philoloey, DR.. e. B. Settler being re-
tanned as instructor in the depart
ment of English and English litcra-
tura
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Rant,st Workers Conference.

Center, Tex, Special.-Baptlsts II
large numbers assembled here Mon
day for the East Texas Workers con-
ference openeing in the evening to e1-.
tend through Tuesday and Wednes.
day. The work of all the schools, IN;
stutions and organizations conducted
yy the church in this section will be
fully discussed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Chesterfield Is Now Dry.

Columbia, Special-Dispensary Au
ditor West has returned from Che
raw and Chesterfield, where nc
checked up the stock on hand IL
those dispensaries which have beer
closed since the order Of the supreme
court, affirming the election i'll thai
county for prohibition. There are
some interesting questions raised IL
settling up dispensary account un-
der the Carey-Cothran law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18

oulInc aGS.yi:v iIuntuei " oainYie ~er-
les issued: by legitimate newspapers
Ten per, cent, he argued, was not q
sufficient allowance of sample copies
for legitimate newspapers.
On the subjest of fraud orders Mr.
Clark said that the Postmaster Gen
eral exercised powers not given tc
the Car of Russia. He protested
against injury to a mans business by
ex parte action of the department.
and insisted that fraud orders should
not be issued until fair hearing
had been given and that the aggriev:
ed person should have the right Of
appeal to court Of justice. "The
quicker that system is repedied," be
declared, "the better off the country
is going to be-"
On a point of order by Mr.. Wan.
ger of Pennsylvania, the provision
for a second assistant postmaster fo1
Chicago was eliminated from the bill
Mr.. Wanger is chairman of the COM
mittee on expenditures in the Post.
Office Department.
An effort was made by Mr.. Goebel
Of Ohio, to double the number O.!
postoffce employees drawing salaries
of $1,000 but his amendment to tha
effect was voted down.
An. amendment by Mr.. Goldfoglc
of New York, to give 80 days an
nual vacation to clerks, carriers anf
other employees Of first and second
class postoftices and Offices having {
city delivery service suffered sinli
lar fate.
Consideration Of the bill had no
been concluded when the House ad
iourned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Trains May Bo Taken Of.

Rock Hill, Special.-Thera is a ru-
NOR here which seems to come from
semi-offcial authority that the South
ern will in the near future take off
trains No. 81 and % on the Char
lotte, Columbia s; Augusta branch,
This, if done, will cause lot of III
convenience here and at other points
between Charlotte and Columbia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
W. B. Rowell Is Acquitted.

Florence, Specially. B. Rowell,
charged with the murder of Jones G..
Blount, an Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road detective, at this place about
four years ago, was acquitted of the
charge. This was the second time
Rowell had been tried and the case
attracted considerable attention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
PROMINENT PEOPLE.
& Governor Magoon arrived at Ha-
rama and was warmly greeted by the


Governor Magoon arrived at Ha-
yana and was warmly greeted by the
Cubans.
Richard Kearton, one of Ensland's
most famous naturalists, decided to
visit the United States.
I Justice Harlan complains tnat So
ciety people in Washin ston desecrate
Sunday with teas, club dinners and
other social functions.
Professor John B. Watson, psyche
{ logist Of the University of Chicago,
mas resigned to accept similar posi-
stion at Johns Hopkins University in
Baltimore.
William Henry Burr. . p;onear in
I phonography, died in Washington. D.
c., in his eighty-ninth year. At one
time he was an Official reporter Of the
debates in the United States Senate.
The Kaiser's oldest son. Crown
Prince Frederick William, is now to
study wireless telegraphy at the Nau-
sen experiment. station, with Profes-
! sor Slaby and Count Arco as his tu-
tors.
Chula long Koru, the Siamese.
King, has informed some or has ac-,
quaintances that he is about TO write
book describing his adventures and
experiences during his recent travels
in Europe.
John H. Murphy, general counsel
for. the Western Federation OF Miners,
and also general counsel for the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
died of consumption at his home in
Denver, Col.
Senator Elkins, of West Virginia.
says that many Of the men listed in
the Senate as worth all the way from
$1,000, 900 to $50, 1000, 200 each would
be willing to take ten per cent. OF
these estimates in cash to-day"
Senator Allison, seyenty-nine years
old, received the congratulations Of
his colleagues in Congress. He will
complete mis- thirty-ffth year in the
Senate, which breaks all records. He
has been in Congress forty-thrse
years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
stats Education Board.

Columbia, special.--Goyernor An
sell will in April appoint the members
of the State board Of education for
a term of four years. There are sew
en- members of this board, one from
each congressional district, the cover
nor being chairman and the State
superintendent of education being
secretary ex ofGcio Of that body. So
fan, only a few applications for the
nlaees 10 be filed have been received
There are now two Of Governor An
sel,s appointees on the beard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
sultan Weds No. 6.

Paris, BY Cable.-According to aa
vices frbm Morocco, Sultan Mulal
Hafid is now celebrating his sixth
wedding since his proclamation as
sovereign in Marrakosh few months
ago. The bride in the present nup.
tials is a daughter of Kaid Ghlawl, q
powerful supporter. 1t is alleged il
Fez that Mulai Hafd is collecting
taxes to pay for his numerous we'd
dings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Prince Expelled From Germany.

Berlin, special.-Prince Ludwig
Mcnelik, near relative Of Emperor
Menelik of Abyssinia, has been ex
PEELED from Germany as an "undesir
able" The prince was expelled from
saxony some time ago. Charges O.:
drunkenness and disorderly conduc'
have been preferred against him i,
several cities. For some time he ha
been trying to organize companies tt
develop Abyssinian mines and rtbbe.
aud cotton plantations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Might Riders KIN q Negro.

Louisville, Special. = A hundred
night riders captured the town OF
Birmingham early Tuesday, shot sls
negroes, one fatally, and whipped
five others. The tobacco troubles did
not figure in the affair. The action
followed repeated warnings to the ne.
yroes to leave the town. The raiders
were masked s9d shot into every ne.
gro cabin in the place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Blue Ridge Railroad Wants Same
Mileage.

Columbia, special.-Col. A. B. An
drews, vice president Of the South
crn railway, appeared before the
railroad commission last week and
asked that the commission allow s
straight rate Of 8 cents per mile on
the Blue Ridge railroad, now unde,
the control Of The Southern. Colo
mel Andrews stated that he line was
willing 20 place oa sale the nllleass
books offered by the other roads
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
washington Clerk Kills His Wife.

Washington, special.-Walter Hill
lis, clerk in the War Departent,
shot and killed his wife Friday. When
arrested he said he took his wife for
BURGLAR. Hills statements are
corroborated by his mother, who as.
scrts that there had been no tronble
between husband and wife;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
1ouo Bandit folds w Train.

Butte, Mont, special.-Great
Northern Railroad officers were adj
.vised that the Oriental limited was
held up near Bonncrs Ferry, Idaho,
by highwayman. Both mail clerks
were bound while tho mail ear was
nAed. No attempt was mado to
blow open the safe. No estimate IS
obtainable as to tic probable loss but
It is po. believed to be heavyi Yllo
bandit escaped,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
sEwsY GLEANlNGs.
Texas reports an orderly" lynch

Texas reports an orderly" lynch
ms.
Cleveland decided to close its
schools and spend 100000 to make
the buildings safe.
Senator Johnston, of Alabama, OBJ
serves that Washington, D. c., has
no Sunday observance laws.
Winchendon, Mass, rejects Mr..
Carnegie's $4,000 and will build a
library out Of its own hands.
James J. Hill discussed the busi-
ness outlook, saying conditions would
improve il they had an opportunity to
do so.
King Edward entertained Premier
Clemenceau and NJ. Pichon, the
French Foreign Minister, at luncheon
at Paris.
The letter of Emperor William to
Lord Tweedmouth and the latter's re-
ply have caused storm of criticism
in England.
The State Grange, in session at
Hornell, N. Endorsed the attitude
of Governor Hughes on anti-race
track gambling.
1t is .conserystively estimated that
between 10000 and $4,000 miners
will go to different parts Of Alaska
and the Canadian Yukon.
Naval militia organizations of the
Atlantic coast States have been in
vited to take part in the maneuyres
Of the auxiliary naval vessels.
Fifty Terrorists, men and women,
many of them heavily armed, some
with bombs, we're arrested in st.
Petersburg, after desperate resist
ance.
'rhe first of the big battleships for
the German navy, the Nassau, of 49,
900 tons. was launched at Wilhelms-
haven, in tie presence OF the EN-
peror.
The present season has been to a
egree disastrous both in New York
,:ty and on the road for the popular
,riced shows" as we'll as for the first
.claE5 attractions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
-Four Battleships, Says Hohson.

Washington, special.-Representa
i've Hobson, Of Alabama, who, al
though on the Democratic side Of
he House, has been supporting the
Presidents greater navy propaganda
aid that the House would vote fol
four battleships this session in spite
e the fact that the naval affairs
.onnittee reported in favor Of only
TWO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Judge G. ID. Clark Dead.

Knoxville, Tenn, speeial.-Judge
C. D. Clark, who was appointed to
tho Federal bench by President Clevc-
land in 1895 as judge for the cast
ern and middle districts Of Tennessee,
is dead at Chattanooga, aged 6l. Fe
had been at Asheville, N. c., for some
time for his health, and only recent
" was removed to Chattanooga, Ha
was q native oil Tennessee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18

ton have all along expressed perlec.
confidence iii being able to score
omplete victory in the Federal
ourts when the case is finally got
,cforc the United States Supreme
court but at the same time Governor
Ansel, as peace-loving as he has al
ways shown himself to be has man.
tested disposition not to allow the
funds to go into the hands OF the
Federal Court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Statistics Of Tobacco Sales

Raleigh, special.-February stats.
lies gathered from leaf tobacco ware
houses of the State and given out by
the Department Of Agriculture, show
Winston first with s2,5OGOGG; Wilson
second, $4,000 pounds; Rcidsviiie,
T91,oCO pounds; Durham 603,0O0
pounds. Total first hand from 30
warehouses 9,92O,OO0 pounds. Eight
sa-ahcuses sold ever hulf million
eacL,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Order Is Issued to Express Company

Columbia, special.--The railroad
commission has ordered the Southern
Express company to carry out its
recent order issued by the commits
sion, requiring every package ship
ped to be labeled "collect" or
"paid" as the case may be and II
sent "collect" the amount due to
be placed thereon. Division Superin-
tendent Hockaday and Superinten-
dents Sadler and Buckner appeared
before the commission regarding the
order and the commission finally
agreed to extend the time 60 days in
order that the company might issue
the instructions to the agents and
have the labels printed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Richmond as Dry as the Desert OF
Sahara.

Richmond, Va, Spectator tho
first time in the history Of Virginia
no liquor can be had at the various
social clubs. The Byrd bill closing
all bars on Sunday went into effect
SUNDAY and even at the Oldest ane
most influential clubs, no intoxicating
drinks were served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
SPIRIT OF THE WEST.

Young Lochinvar had just snatch,
ed the fair Ellen on his steed.
"This will probably be the next
army test" he explained.
Herewith he waited fer the beauti-
f,l; combination of horsemanship and
marriage to commend itself to great,
ness.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18

.4vu work below Bostic. There is
report here, however, that the pres
ent activity in South g. Western cir
cles means the building on the line
will be begun this summer. 1t is
said that another survey is to be
made from Spartanburg to Columbia
and that line may also be run from
Columbia to Charleston this spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
EXCITED.

I'll never forget the arst jackpot
1 ever won." said the veteran at the
game.
sewhat did you. hold?" asked the
5yongster.
-My rreath, for one thing: ! don't
remsrber what else."-Philadelphia
Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Winnsboro Military Company.


Winnsboro, Specialize military
company held a meeting in the court
house last week and about l2 new
members were signed. This makes
a total enrolment of about G5 men.
Measurements were taken for uni
forms and W. ]. Annette was elect
ed company clerk. Messrs. X. r.
McMaster. J. B. Doty, j. D. Fulp, D.
A. Broom and ]. l.. Hall were APP
pointed committee to select Il name
for the new company. The company
will meet again Friday evening at
which time Gen. J. C. Boyd will be
nresent To muster in the company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
"Pob,, Hubbard Killed in Wreck.

Trenton, Specializing tram No:
l41, Engineer James R. Hubbard oil
Columbia, Thursday night at $40 ran
nto freight train No. 173 of the Co
iumb;a-Augusta main line at the
,rossing of the Aiken branch, killing
Engineer Hubbard and negro fire
man Of the branch train, deraillns
one passenger coach and injurlng
several people. 1t is said that En-
!ineer Hubbard failed to stop his
rain before going over the crossing
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Pneumonia Claims Four in One Aiken
Family.

Aiken, special-one Of the saddest
deaths that las occurred in Aiken
county was that of Melvin Bell, 20
years old, which occurred on Mon
day of pneumonia. Mr.. Bell had been
i'll only few days. He was the son
of MI. J. P. Bell Of Windsor, in this
county. He was the fourth in that
family that has died in the past four
weeks. On March IL Marney Bell,
his brother, died of pneumonia; q
few days later Mrs. ]. P. Bell, his
mother, died of the same disease; on
Monday of last week Frank Bell, an
other brother, died Of the same dis
ease. This makes the third brother
and the mother of the same family to
die Of pneumonia within four weeks.
None of them were sick for more
than five days. A few months ago
Frank Bells wife died.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18
Money to Be Loaned for Insurance
Offca.

Columbia, Special.-Governor An
sci and State Treasurer Jennings will
shortly arrange TO borrow $1,000 for
the salary Of the State insurance
commissioner, Ma. F. H. McMaster.
The general assembly failed to place
tie salary in the Appropriation bill
and according to the law, although
the act was apssed, the money could
not be paid out this year. However
the next general assembly will pay
the claim and the money can be adj
vanccd by the banks. The act was
also deficient in providing quarters
for the commissioner. 1t directed the
secretary of state to provide an Of
fee, but thero is at present no room
in the capitol with the exception of
the committee rooms that can be
used and permission was not OBJ
tanned from the general assembly for
the use Of these rooms. The secretary
of state therefore is powcrless to
provide quarters and temporary ar
arrangements will have to be made by
the commissioner until the next scs-
sion of the general assembly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18

Work Begun in spartanburg,
Spartanburg, Special.-A corps of
South & Western engineers are now.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18

The present season has been to a
egree disastrous both in New York
':ty and on the road for the popular
,riced shows" as we'll as for the first
cla=5 attractions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-03-18

The first of the big battleships for
the German navy, the Nassau, of 49,
900 tons. was launched at Wilhelms-
haven, in the presence Of the EN-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23
Toy Balloon Travelled Far.

How's this! A tiny balloon of GRIM
son rubber sent up by a child from
The Tuileries garden October 20, at
the children's fete at which 1000 Of
these balloons were sent up, has beat
en- the worlds record for speed and
distance. 1t went 1,211 miles in 1917
hours, and was caught at Underman-
laani, in the parish Of Jetti, Finland,
shortly before noon October 81 What
Il pity somebody wasn't aboard this
tiny recOrd-breaker! Only the name
and address Of the child who liberated
it in Paris, with card asking the
finder TO send it back, made this ex-
traOrdinary voyage. But it is straw
showing what we are all coming to
one IL these fine days.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23
Death Was on His Heels

Jesse P. Morris of Shippers, Va,
had a close call in the spring of 1906.
He says: "An attack of pneum onia
left me so weak and with such a
fearful cough that my friends said
consumption had me, and death was
on my heels. Then / was persuaded
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t
helped me Immediately, and after
taking two and Il half bottles / was
u well man again. found out that
New Discovery is the best remedy
for coughs and lung disease in all the
world" Sold under guarantee at
the Elko Drug Co.'S store. SOC and
81 90. Trial bottle free. =. g..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23

Action brought in the District Court OF the
Fourth Judicial District OF the State OF Ne.
vada, in aud for the county OF Elko and the
Complaint filed in the office OF the Clerk of
said District Court
The State OF Nevada sends greetings to David
Roach Defendant.
You are hereby required to appear in an
aCIion Drought against you by the above named
PLAINTIFF In the District Court of the Fourth
Judicial District Of the State OF Nevada, in
and Tor the County OF Elko, and to answer the
Complaint filed therein, within ten DAYS lex.
elusive OF the day OF service), after the Service
on YOU OF this summons-if served within this
county; or II served out OF this county but
In this District within twenty days otherwise
WITHIN forty days--or judgment by default will
he taken against you according TO the prayer
OF said Complaint '
The action is brought to obtain Judgment and
ot aecree al, daissI9lving the bonds Of matrimony
iendant. upon the grounds that for more than
three years, last past, and prior to the com.
sv o, s shs the ssid De-
provide Plaintiff with the common necess aries
OF lie, which said neglect Is not the result of
Industry. Plaint,ff also demands ,udSmsny
mat she be given the care, custody and CON.
trol OF william p. Roach, q minor, issue of the
Defendant, and for suoh further and General re.
lief as to the Court may seem just and proper
And you are hereby notified that II you fail
reqnired, the said Plsintifi will apply to tbe
Court for the relief therein demanded,
n Sivon under my hand and the seal OF the
Of the state Of Nevada, in and for the COUNTY
OF Elko, this 18th day OF january in tho yesT 81
our Lord, 1908. '' "
,s,.,, A. q. DAwLsI,
pate of ars. publication, April 7,s 1909 Clerk
Date Of last PaSiicssiOH, My Nay assS,' i is
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23
Home Bakery

John Hunter has opened The Home
Bakery and is prepared to furnish fresh
bread, pies, cakes, etc. On short notice
All orders will receive prompt attention
!, Everything about the Home Bakery
is new and up to date and first class
baker is in charge.
The proprietor hopes by fair dealing
and reasonable prices to secure share
Of the public patronage.
Don't send your money away for pies,
cakes and bread.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23
APPLICATION NO. s77.
Notice OF Application for Perm IL sion to
Appropriate the Public Wnters
of the state Of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that ON the eth day Of
March, 1905, in accordance with Section 25
Chapter XVIII, of the statutes OF 1907. one
JOS Il. StSSon. 3O7 CroclSer Building OF San Fran
cisco, County OF san Francisco and State Of
California, made applicar ion to the State En-
glneer OF Nevada for permission to appropriate
appropriation is TO be made from springs at
points on the SWi4 OF the SEii and the SCI
OF the SWi4 OF Sec.25; the VIZ OF the E1S and
the Eli OF the VIZ OF Sec. SO and the So or the
SWi4 OF Sec. 81, all in Up BON, r As E. NJ. D. 3.
q M. by means OF trough or flume and all cubic
rect per Second Is to be conveyed to points be-
low above described lands and adjacent there
to. by means Of ditch. pipes, and there used
placer mining. Water to stream at No
Date OF first publication, April 20 1908.
Date OF last publication, May 18, 1908
Signed,
FRANK r. NICHOLAS
State Engineer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23
Don't Put Off

for tomorrow what you cnn do to-
day. II YOU put off buying a bottle
OF Ballarda Snow Eminent, when
that pain comes You won't have any
buy n bottle today. a positive cure
for rheumatism, burns, cuts, sprains,
contracted muscles, etc, II. S. Ora
ham, Prairie Grove, Ark, writes:
81 wish to thank you for the good
results l received from Snow Lini-
ment. 1T positively cured me of
rheumatism after others had failed.
Sold by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-04-23
Caution 10 the Public

The public is hereby cautioned against
negotiating for or purchasing any in
terest whatsoever in the Eliza mining
CLAIM situated in Tuscarora mining dis.
trlct' Elko county, Nevada, from Thos.
f. Brennon or ony other parties before
investigating the title. See records for
Dreadnot mining location; located bv
D. NJ. Natter in 1875, now known and
recorded as the Ora Feno.
JOSEPH MCGOWAN,
, Tuscarora, New
April 10th, 1908