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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
County Govern@ent.

1t is difficult to fud any sys-
tenn of county government tnat
meets every demand AID pr ves
entirely satisfactory. Some coun-
ties want a supervisor and no com
missioners, throwing all of the
responsibility on bin. On the
contrary, other C ounties want a
board of commissioners and 30
supervisor. The Spartanburg
grand jury has come forward with
the recommendation that q COM
missioner be appointed from every
township to act with the supervi-
sor. After all, it is not how few or
how many men are chosen to con-
duct the affairs of a county, but
the kind of,men who are chosen.
An imperfect system of county
government administered by ca
pable officials, men of integrity,
is better than perfect system
administered by incapable and,
perchance. dishonest men. Green
vile rnd Richlapd counties, with
conditions that we're alleged to
have existed some time ago, were
Observation-Disclosures sYste m
administered by unsatisfactory
officials.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
County Auditors Notice.

rhe ofic, of County Auditor
will be open to receive tax re-
turns from the first day Of Janua-
ry 1908 to the Goth day of Feb
ruary 1908. -
All persons owrlng property of
any kind whatsoever, or in any
capacity, as husband, guardian.
executor, administrator or trus-
tee are required to make returns
of the same 10 the Auditor under
oath within tne time above named !;
and the Auditor is required by
law to add penalty Of. fifty per
cent to all property that is not re-
turned on or before the Goth day
of February in any year.
All male citizens between the
ages of 2k and so years, except
those exempt by law, are deemed
taxable polls.
As the law-now requires the .Au-
ditor to take charge OF the Treas
urer's duplicate OH the 1st day Of
January and count pepalty Of
one per eebt on. all delinquents
and as his office is also required
to be kept open on certain days
during the mon this of January and
February, for the buueft of the
county pension board, it Is q
physical impoasibili'y for him to
do this and at the came time re-
ceive tax returns in the various
townships; aud as but very few
take a vantage of the township
appointments, i will be found in
the Auditors offic. during the en-
tire term for receiving tax returns,
and for the :. nvenience of those
who desire to make their own re-
turns al home | will be pleased to
mail them blanksfor that purpose
upon their requests.
j. B. Haltiwanger,
Co. Auditor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

J. Pierpont Morgan, the astute
sfnancier of New York, stands out
as one of the greatest men of the
day. His every word is weighed,
and his every movement is watch
ed. If he calls at the White House
or upon the Secretary of the
Treasury, the bankers and bro
kers Of the country are on the qui
yive to know the why and where
fore of his visit. Probably nc
American citizen wields a greater
influence In the world of tinance
than does J. Pierpont Morgan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Notice.

- . + 4 st -.
To Executors, Guardians; Tr1ste $
AID Admins ratnrs: sS.. J.
Executors, Guardians, Trustees
VIII, Deed or Order of coaEt are
hereby notifit that they are Taquir-
ed by law to make annual retnrns' to
the Judge Of Probate, showiag the
amounts received and pail sputs by
them in their ..fduciaryt capatitit 81;
and in default to make such returns
they are not entitled to any conmis-
sions in the management of their
trusts; besides subjecting themselves
to fine for failure, to makessuchre-.
turns. .ass;s
J:P. E. q.
Jan. End, 1908.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Rheumatic Folks.
Are You Sure Your Kidneys are
Well?

Well?
Many rheumatic attacks are due
to uric acid il the blood. Butthe
duty of the kidneys is to remove
all uric acid from the blood. Its
presence there shows the kidneys
are inactive. Don't delay with
"uric acid solvents" You might
90 OH till doomsday with them.
but until you cure the kidneys
YOU will never get we'll. Doan's
Kidney Pills not only removes
uric acid, but.~cure the kidneys
and then all danger frcm uric
acid is ended.
Rupert B. Calvo, bnokbinder,
employed at The State Publishing
Co., official printers for the State
of South Carolina, living at10l0
Lumb>r ST, Columhia,S. e., says :
II thought [ had rheumatism and
treated for it on that belief. |
used all kinds of liniments. The
pain was in my lack and hips
clear to the houldprs. The lini-
meate did M good and I.tonk to
blood medicines but they did not
help me. I took a lol g trip in
hopes that the change ~"f cllmn. q
might help M | wss away for
three months 4ut could gee mo
change for thY better. | heard of
Doan's Kidney Pills alM deter
mined to try them, aud got q box
at drug store They CON pletely
removed the. pains cut Of my back
and have not fest touch otSfhe
old tr.ubl- size. i used thsm:'
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents Fos.pr-Mllhurn Co..
Buffalo, New York, sole. .agertsofor
the United States. &.
Remember the namc-Doan's-
and take 10 other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

There is much genuine rajoic.
ing among the anti-whlskey peo-
pie throughout the country on ac-
count of Senator Tillman's atti-
tude toward prohibition and his
ayowed purpose to fight for the
enactment of national laws that
will make the enforcement of pro-
shibition easier. The advocates of
prohibition entertain great hopes
for Senator Tillman's ultimate tri-
umph, for whenever he champi-
ons q cause it is not only done
with great determination and resc-
luton but with tenacity of
purpose that does not atop short
of victory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Asession of the national con-

A A-session of the national con-
gress never passes without the
agitation of the question 'ofrs-
ducing the south's representation.
Representative Bennett, Repub-
ljcan member of congress from
New York, has introduced bill
providing for a reduction from
95sto 81 members of the National
House from the ten southern
states. Were this to become a
law, South. Carolina would have
only three Instead of seven con-
sgressmen. Such attempts have
proven futile too often in the past
for the people of tbs South to lose
any sleep oyertee matter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

Occasionally We hear the voice
OF an individual farmer, either
privstelysor in the public prints,
raised in behalf of the lien law,
but we have have yet to see an in
stance where any body or conven-
tion Of farmers defended it. On
the contrary, the Farmers Union,
farmers clubs and other organiza-
tions over the state have in scores
of instances adopted resolutions
calling upon the Legislature to re-
peal the lien law. When 80 large
. per cent of the farmers agree
upon a given question. they are.
nine times out of ten, fright.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

WANTED: An established
New York Banking and Broker
age House desires to employ on q
salaly aid commission basis, an
honest and reliable salesman in
every town to place among small
investors on easy payment plan
stocks and bonds listed upon the
New York Stock Exchange Ref
erence given and required
Charles E.. Allen & Co.,
24-26 Stone Street,
New York. City
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
wEDNEsDAg. JAN. Is. 1908.
Szz11z
We attract hearts by the
qualities we display: we retain
|. them by the qualities we pos
ssss-SUARD.
.,rha annnal fertilizer movement

The annual fertilizer movement
will begin in a short time. The
side-tracks in the railway yards of
Charleston have miles of.empty
carssssady to be loaded with fer
ti1izers for the interior. The
Southern railroad alone has 1 800
cars awaiting orders from the fer
tilizer factories.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

appreciate the patronage and
business intrusted to me, from
the A & K railroad to Batesburg,
through Edgp6sld, Salu3a and
Aiken coun ies, and am very
grateful fur Same
E. ]. Norris, Agt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

The veterans and sons of veter-
ans of G.eenville have invited the
Confederate veterans of South
Carolina to hold their next re-un-
ion IN that city. The invitation
has been formally extended to
Gen. Thomas W. Carwile, the com.
manding officer, and in all.proba-
sbiiity will be accepted. Green
vile is IN many respects an ideal
place for holding the state re-un-
ion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

and cheertuinesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
thatit is not otuncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
49, L. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Women as Well sls Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Troabls.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
eourages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

In a recent editorial favoring
the repeal of the lien law The
State makes the following peril
nent statement:
Of course q change will tenn
porarily injuriously affect good
many, butit will enable tho farm
tugDusfnsss, Ii7s-e esase-. get g
upon something approaching q
sound business basis. The lien sys-
tenn is without justification from
q business standpoint. The bor7
rover pledges something be hopes
to have, and gives high interest;
the honest. or successful borrower
must pay for the dishonest and
unsuccessful borrower.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
]. Norris Insurance Lo.

CUtSs
&Only 5 Fire Insurance Compa-
MES (except few whose losses
were nomiEaD paid their losses
in Full without discount, in the
Great San Francisco fire. These
we're the Aetna, Continental,
Queen. Royal, and London liver
pool & Globe. See Best's Reports.
/ represent the two first named
~. f. J. Norris, Agt.
h Is Insurance LIZ ssons: s:-If you ar
[insured alwayslet the agent know
isif.you take airy other insurance
fon the, property or if there comes
'aehange in the ownership of the
property, or if tbs buildings be-
come vacant, or if you make ex-
traordinary repairs on the build
iBgs, or il. personal properly is
moved. Your policy contract re-
pquires this. Get Permit.
6 E. j. Norris. Agt.
The Aetna has the largest Capt.
tai Stock of all Companies.
E. j. Norris, Agt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

j write Bond Insurance, Life
Insurance, Accident Insurance,
Health Insurance., Tornado In
surance, Plate Glass Insurance
and Life Insurance on Horses and
Mules.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

We are showing the prettest
line of oak, mahogany and willow
rockers ever offered ON this mar
ket,j just the thing for holiday
Ramsey 6 Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

Wanted: To furnish your
kitchens with stoves, cooking.
utensils. and Jour dining. rooms
with furulture and crockery.
Edgi6eld- Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

We have full assortment of
the celebrated Hawkes. Spectacles
and Eye-Gtasses They have been
sold in. Edgef Id for more than
twenty years and everybody knows
what they are.
B. Tlmmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
E. j. Norris, Agt.

.n1HIS iR an invitation to every
one who reads i! to come to our
store, and hear the new Edison
.Ph.,nograpb, the one with the big
horn. This Phonograph lie big
ger, better and has a finer finish
than any of the other models. W.
will hold an impromptu concert
any time YOU come into be store.
Edison Phnnosraphs are sold ou
the easy-paJ ment plan if ycu
prefer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Senator T. Garrett Talbert and

Senator T. Garrett TalbsEt and
representatives J. w. DeVore and
B. E. Nicholson left for Columbia
Monday to enter upon their legls-
slative duties on Tuesday. Ehis
trio will represent Edgefeld very
creditably. Each one of them will,
as duty and conscience dictates,
labor increasingly for the best in
gterssts of their constituency and
of the people of the state at large.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

We have just received a full
line of Colgate's perfumery and
violet water-Apple Blossom,
Jockey Club, Carnation and Vio-
let.
G..L. Penn & Sop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

Hon. G. L. Toole, state senator
from Aiken county, comes out in
a strong and manly card this
week in the Aiken papers, calling
upon the county board to close
the North Augusta dispensary.
We regret that we have not space
to reprint Senator Toole's card.
While some may not agree with
his position, yet every one must
admire his courage in taking the
1ncompromising stand that he
does.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15


FOR SALE: 1 oak bureau, /
waahstand, 1 bedstead, 1 iron bed,
1 set of chairs and 2 tables. APP
ply to
Miss Mary Buford,
Addison House by the Baptist
church.
Our stock of vehicles of all
kinds is complete. We sell Rock
Hill, Hackney, Tyson & Jones, Co.
lumbus and Babcock buggiee, and
Old Hickory and Hackney wag-
ons
Ramsey y Jones.
Fresh shipment of evaporateu
Apples and evaporated Galiforni,
Peaches just received.
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon 1T. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is scld
syat sy druggists; ssg one in a1yr t5fiy
sizes. You may have 3
sample bottle by mail S4sa:ls4:!::ssssssG @@sG
free, also pamphlet tell Homo of svuupRoo..
ing all about it, including many Of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

Don't make any mistake, but
remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Binghamton, N.
Y, on every bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

Do you like mackerel7 We have
just received barrel of nice, fat,
real mackerel, not other kind Of
fish called msckerel. Try them.
G. l.. PENN & Son.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-23
DIED..

BOIELER-At he residence Of he- daughter.
Ms Emna I. Hutchinson HyattSFIne Nd.
HENRIETTA A., wife q james L B0teler
asec seventy years and eight mouths.
t1neIai Noneay, March . a. . ?. n Iuts-uea.
lpFfsiei az Glenwood Cenete-y- (Balrno-s
papers please copy
CLEvELAND-On Saturday. March q raF ~
? N. Ms p a CLEVELAND, AGED ei-hty-,ra
YEARS
Psne-zl from TIE re~s5r--e q her --,s=, Ar n
W Edelin,, lsl9 PARK rad Monday a. $50 n n.
Intermsnt private
Fk0SI-On saturday March q I91s AZ I2.s5 . n
JENNIE the beloved Eife Ct Robert Frost ara
daughter Of The late John and Mary Crrin
FuneTll VII take place Monday Ns-ca . fr-u
her late res3dence. 3 Massachusetts arer-s
Northwest. az u O'Clock thence 70 s. Alovsils'
Ceurch, where mass VII Re said for the rcross
Of her soul Relatives and friends are invited
LEE-Suddenly, on THURSDAY. 3lareh u Isas 10
SERH C. beloved husband q Mary n Lee.
funCr1l services Monday 1arch . AZ n m
az ]. William Lees chapel 81 Pennsylralia
avenue northwest Relatives and friends invited.
POOR-On Friday. March o. $50. at his rs.sss-,.
n Baltimore Nd. RICHARD LOWNDFS
POOR eldest son q the late Rear Admiral
Charles H. foo-, Z 5. y. and Matte L. Poor
THoNPsON-Ou saturday. March q. lss At ii,
residence ls- Eighth street northwest John
P. beloved son OF the late Richard and sizr-
saret Thompson, aged rhity-one years
Funeral Monday, March q az D. m Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited 70 attend
TH0MPSON-On sunday, March 2. 1915. st Geo--s
Washington HOSPITAL. al 7l0 T. n NILES
HIBBARD THOMPSON. sixty-four vesrs 81 -
Funeral from his late residence SIS FIfreeuth street
northwest a. l2@9 ?. n, Tuesday. March q.
Pirate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-23
SILVER TEA FOR CHARITY.
Given as Benefit tn Industrial Edu-
cationaI League of the South.

4 silver tea was given Saturday evening
for the benefit Of the Industrial Educa-
tional League Of the South at the Ala
bama- The rooms were loaned for the
occasion BY the Misses Hendricks. The
decorations were in green and yellow
with narcissi, jonquus. and mountain
laurel From S until 10 O'Clock the rooms
were crowded with friends Of the hague
Those receiving were Mrs Margaret
Mardre Moseley, OF North Carolina. Miss
Nancy Hendricks. Miss Ellie Daniet
Bouldin, Miss Dorothy H Trent. and Miss
Randolph, OF Virginia Mrs. Mary Mason
Washington Browning, Of Maryland. Jud-
son W Lewis, and T. Carl Hendricks as
sisted in introducing the guests 20 the re-
ceiving party. Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs. of
Virginia, and Mrs. Virginia CLYDE Dunbar
Of Iowa, poured coffee.
Among those present were Mrs lack
son. Mrs. Browning. Miss Proctor. Mrs
Daniel {. Hammett. Miss Hammett. Mrs
Clayton, Mrs. BOarman. Miss Garrison
Miss Wilmington. Mrs Isabel Wright
Misses Coine, Mrs. William Harrison
Bolen. Mrs Turk, Misses Iivingston
Meetze, Stapler, OF Oklahoma; Kinsolving
simmons. Tyndall, Brown, OF MassachU-
sets, and Suite; Messrs. Everett. Street
Jarboe, Valentine. Bagley, Attvvfll. War
mack, Foster. Reineche, Proctor. Striete-
Lewis. Rev. J. Henning Nelms. and VIII
lam II. Singleton, vice president OF the
league.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-23
LEAVES BED 10 RUN STORE
Wife of Missing Glen Echo Man
Shows Nerve.
Mrs. ID. V. Van Cannda Quits Red
Business-Man StiII Missing.

Declaring that she had 10 make a living
for her four small children, Mrs. d. Van
Canada, wife Of the missing storekeeper
and postmaster Of Glen Echo although
stii in a highly nervous condition. left
her bed in the Red Cross Home. and
bravely started in to run her husband S
business two days ago.
Since the disappearance Of Canada,
about three weeks ago, Mrs. Canada has
been In a highly nervous condition. Fears
for the safety of her husband made such
nervous wreck OF her that she was
compelled to go to the Red Cross Home
at Glen Echo for treatment. For a time
it was feared that she would lose her
mind.
About two days ago Mrs. Canada ex-
pressed her determination to leave the
home and take charge Of her husbands
business. Although advised TO remain in
the institution. she perscvered in her in
teutions Of returning u make livelihood
for her children.
Although the river has been dragged.
and every milo OF woods near the home
and the route Canada took in going to
visit across the river has been searched
by posses. no trace has yet been found Of
the missing man.
The theory entertained by many resi-
dents OF Glen Echo is that the man
became suddenly unbalanced mentally
and left the vicinity. The robbery theory
at first entertained by many, Is not now
so strongly believed IN. II IS pointed out
that Canada wore old clothes on the
morning he disappeared, and his appear
ance was not such as 10 excite a high
wayman 10 action
The suicide theory has almost been
given up. for. Il is argued. IT, he COM
mitted suicide, his body would surely
have been found by this time Even
should he have thrown himself into the
river. his body would have been washed
up long ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-23
WHITE RACE TO RULE.


after the war, fully one-half OF the ne
groes Of the newer generation had be-
come literate. The negro race in the
South owns nearly $3.50 000,000 worth II
property. The speaker said that this did
not seem 10 Indicate that since the war
the black race had lived under any condi-
tons OF oppression. lie continued;
south Has the influence
1T has been settled that the negro hav-
ing humanity. personality. and economic
value, shall be trained for citizenship in
this republic and that the South itself
shall exert intelligent and discriminating
influence upon the character Of that train
ing. because it is its duty so TO act and
because exuaneous influences may carry
the negro farther from understanding and
sympathy with his environment The best
Southern thought on this matter is neither
optimistic nor pessimistic, but watchful
and steady.
mo amount Of prophecy IS going 70
settle this question, but it is not prophecy,
but fact. 10 assert that the negro race
Is steadily declining in the South, and
must continue to decline IN relative num-
bers; that he will remain socially dis
tinct; that he is yet 10 undergo the
hercest trials that come to backward
races striving to forge TO the front in old
civilization. and that the nature OF this
ordeal will increase the migratory impulse
OF the negroes.
Nearly a million now live outside Of
Southern limits. In thirty years this
number viii be increased 80 per cent
Already it is the ultimate fate of the
negro that is In the balance in America,
and not the fate of the Southern States. -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-23
LAST TRICK KILLED ME. "
Bert Kirby Cook, Who Drank Iodine.
VIII Not Die,

Kirby Cook, the man who early yester-
day morning drank tincture Of iodine and
was taken TO the Emergency Hospital,
had almost recovered from the effect of
the poison last night He probably will
be released from the institution to-day
When taken TO the hospital the man
gave the mama Of William McGirr and
said he lived at s27 Fifth street northwest
Yesterday he admitted that his real name
was Kirby Cook. The address he said was
correct. Cook is employed as a clerk in
a downtown jewelry store.
Early yesterday morning he went into
"a cafe at 9i9 d street northwest. and
asked for. and received a mug of twater
He empried the iodine into it and drank
the contents. He fell to the floor.
A waiter. Dent Cheseldin, of 21G5 Penn
sylvania avenue. northwest. called Po-
iiceman Mcpherson, Of the First precinct.
The policeman had the man taken to
the Emergency Hospital
Cook LETT a note addressed TO his moth
er. Mrs. NJ. z. Webster, S27 Fifth street
northwest. in which he said he was tired,
of life and was determined to end it all.
In his note he said The last trick killed
me-"