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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
eoxt of Measured Providing for
Registration Of Voters.

One of the most important
measures the General Assem-.
bly, passed was a bill to provide
for the re-enlollment and regis
tration of the qualified electors of
this State during the year 1908,
and to provide compensation for
the supervisors of registration as
pfollows:
Section /. That the suparvi-
sors of registration in each coun-
ty of the State are required to re-
enroll all the qualified electors in
this State during the year 1908.
Section 2. That the same time
the said supervisors ahall register
all per sons who NAV make appli-
cation therefor and who may be
entitled thereto.
Section 8. That for the purpose
of such enrolment and registra-
ton the said supervisions shall
keep the books of registration
opsn at the several county seats
every day Sundays excepted) be,
tween the hours of 8 m. aud 6
o. m. during the months of july
and august, 1908; and in addi-
tion thereto they shall attend,
during the month of September,
1908, at least Que day in each
township in their respective coun-
tiea, of which at least ten days
notice shall be given by advertis-
merit in newspaper published in
the county; and in counties con-
tanning fifty thousand inhabitants
they shall atterd in each city.
town or industrial communitv
containing three hundred or more
Inhabitants al lesst one dav unon
similar notice: Provided. that the
provisions of this SECTION shall
only apply to the re-eprollmenf
and registration for the year 1908
Section 4. That for the purpe se
of said re-nnrullment the Secre-
tarv of State shall furnish tn"
supervisors of registration wjtr
all the necessary books and tie
sum of five hundred dollars shall
bs appropriated for supplying
said books,
Section 5 That the supervisors
of registration shall each ec'ive
for their services curing the year
1903 the sum of two hundred dol
lars, to be paid by the State quar-
terly, as other State officers are
paid, except in the counties of
Anderson, Charleston. Greenville,
Sumter, Orangeburg, Ricbland,
where they shall each receive
two hundred and ff'y dollars for
the year 1908: Provided, that in
Isspartanburg county they she'll
receive this year three hundred
dollars, to be paid as above pro-
vided. That after the year 1908
the supervisors of registration
shall each receive fifty dollars per
apnum in off years and one hun
dred dollars in general election
years, except in the above named
counties, where they shall each
receive seventy-fve dollars per
annum in off years apd in general
election years they shall receive
two hundred dollars each par an
mum. including the county OF
Spartan burg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Some wise politicians say Bry-
an will be elected. while others
who claim to be wiser say he will
not. That this great statesman
will be the Democratic standard
bearer, is very generally conced-
ed. Already he is receiving en-
dorsements from state Democrat
ic conventions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
The Jumping Off Place.

"Consumption had me in its
grasp; and [ had almost reached
the jumping off place when l was
advised to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery; and I want to say
right now, it saved my life. I'm
provement began with the first
bottle, and after taking one dozen
bottles / was a we'll and happy
man again." says George Moore,
of Grimesland, N. G. AS reme-
dy for coughs and colds AID heal
er of weak, sore lungs and for pre-
venting pneumonia New Discov-
cry ia supreme. SOC and 81 90 al
G L Penn & Son w i Lynch &
Co. druggists. Trial bottle free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Road Tax Paid unconsciously.

The people of the county would
doubtlessly oppose by a large ma
jorlty direct tax for the perma-
nent improvement of our public
highways, and yet they are un-
consciously and indirectly paying
an enormous tax without receiy-
ing anything in return. A mo-
ment's reflection will reveal this
indirect tax III the form Of ram
shackled, rattle-trap vehicles, and
in stiff jointsd, easily jaded
horses and mules. Not ouly does
it tell in the lives of buggies, wag-
ons, horses and mules, but in Ghe
unsatisfactory and Improbable
results obtained in hauling pro-
ducs and merchandise. With
roads in their present condition,
four or five sacks of guano are a
good load for two mules, especial.
ly if it is to be carried a great
distance, whereas over weli.im-
proved roads ten sacks could be
as easily hauled This clearly
demonstrates that in hauling fer
tilizers alone, bad roads cost the
farmer a tax of one days extra
work for a team and driver for
every ton offertilizsrs used on his
plantation.
The manner in which the ex-
cese1vely bad roads of the county
have almost paralyzsd business
along all lines, affecting alike the
farmers, saw-mill men and mer-
chants, makes it imperative that
come system of scientif; or per-
manent road improvement be in
augurated.
The very unsatisfactory condi-
tion of the public highways can
not be chssgs1 to the county au-
thoritla he worst roads in
nsa have been where
6 Sghly worked
s gstem early
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

With corn advanced to ninety
cents per bushel, "corn juice"
ought to advance to what per gal
ion? But>maybe the generous use
of concentrated lye, etc., has Kept
the latter commodity at the old
price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

While increasing the salaries
of others, the Legislators took .
larger slice for themselves. 1t Is
well, for a lawmaker who is not
worth 5000 per year to his con-
stituents is not worth anything.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

IF announcements for next sum-
mer's campaign for the United
States senate continue, nearly
every "blg gun. in the state will
be on deck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

The Aetna and Phenix are al
most the only Companies accom-.
modating enough to insure your
tenanted country buildings, be-
GAUGE you give them your better
class Of business. Do you appre-
ciate this.
T. 7 Nnrris ACT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Wonder how many hens Broth
er DeCemp has settill,' prepara-
tory to the coming of the hungry
press gang in July?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Age No Bar,

Everybody in South Carolina is
Eligible.
Old people stopped with suffer-
ing.
Middle age, courageously fight
ing.
Youth protesting impatiently;
Children, unable to explain;
All in misery from their kidneys.
Only little backache first.
Comes when you catch a cold.
Or when you strain the back.
Many complications follow.
Urinary disorders, diabetes,
Bright's disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure back
ache.
Cure every form of kidney ills.
j. w. Powell, proprietor of a
general store and coal, wood and
ice dealer of Waverly living a.
2010 Blandlng street, Columbia,
5. C., says: My son has been
afflicted with kidney and urinary
trouble from childhood, being un-
able to control the secretions es-
pecially when asleep. Since using
Doan's Kidney Pills he has en-
tirely recovered"
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sule agents
for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

RUBBER TIRES: I have
machine for resetting your old
tires or putting on new ones
Best rubber tires carried in stock
All work guaranteed.
w. II. Puwell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

!. We have full assortment of
the celebrated Hawkes. Spectacles
and Eyeglasses. They have been
sold in Edge6 Id for more than
twenty years and everybody knows
what they are.
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Suffering & Dollars Savec

Suffering & Dollars Saved.
ES Loper, of Manila, N. Y,
says: 81 am a carpenter and have
had many severe cuts healed By
Bucklen's Arnica Salve II has
saved me suff .ring and dJllsrs. l.
ia b, far the best healing salve [
have ever found" Heals burns,
sores, ulcers fever sores. eczema
and piles. 25c at G L Penn q Son
w E Lynch & 60. druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Petitions Forwarded.

Largely signed petitions have
been sent to the officers of the
Express Company and
the Western Urion Telegraph
Company, asking that they unite
and locate their office in the busi-
ness portion of the town instead
of continuing at the depot. This
request from the business men is
reasonable, and everything at
present indicates that it Will be
readily granted. The volume OF
business of both companies will
warrant their maintaining an up
town Office, andsemploying a man
to give his entire time to the
business.
The Advertiser has been re-
liably Informed that the volume
of business done by the express
company in Edgefeld is about
$500 per month, while the re-
ceipts of the telegraph company
amount to about $120 monthly.
With such heavy monthly re-
ceipts, these companies can afford
to move their Office to the busi-
ness centre OF the town even If it
should increase their operating
expenses. Moreover, the increase
IN operating expenses will be Off
get by the increase in the volume
of business that would result
from the removal of the office.
If the change is made, Mr.. J. A.
Merritt will resign his position
with the Southern and accept the
management of the uptown ex-
press and telegraph Office. He
says that he will continu the
free delivery ofexpress as at pres
ent, and will have telephone
placed in the Office for the con-
venience of the public.
The removal of the express and
telegraph Office from the de-
pot will not only facilitate the
transaction Of all business with
these companies, but, by relieving
the congestion at the depot, will
enable the Southern's Office force
to give even better freight ser
vice than at present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

I appreciate the patronage and
business intrusted to me, from
the A & K railroad to Batesburg,
through Edge6eld, Salu5a and
Aiken counties, and am very
grateful for same
E. J. Norris, Agt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

Kidneys themselves breaH domii ailo VASE
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
arrangement of the kidneys and cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment of
the kidneys. if you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking DR.. Mlmer's
SwampaRoot, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
ltcorrects inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing it, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled to
20 often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of Swannp-Root is soon
realized. Ii stands the highest for its won-
derfu cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant TO take and sold
by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-doliar
sized bottles. You may EtS
have sample bottle Of eslEsES e!n,Esss:,
this wonderful new dis s1Tsf u III y
covery and book that s::s:sll::sssasss&: sGl3ss&
tells all about it, both Home of swamp-Roo.
sent free by mail. Address Dr.. Kilmer & &c.
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generciS offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but
remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Birghamton, n.
Y, on every bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Judge Devorel That sounds
well, especially to Edge6eld ears.

It has been stated that the un-
developed coal fields of Oklahoma
contain 100000 tons of coal.
Wonder who weighed it?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Since The foregoing was written
the following encouraging letter
has been received from the South
ern Express Company:
Mr.. j. l.. Minis, Editor,
Edge6eld Advertiser,
EdgeGeld, s. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Large assortment of stationery
aud writing mate risl Of all kinds
Just received.
WE. Lynch & Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26

Highest price PAID for county
claims. Present them to MIR. N.
M. Jones at the store of Messrs.
Jones & Son.
=. N. X. Bailey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-02-26
Dear Sir:

I beg leave to ac-
knowledge receipt of your favor
of the goth inst. enclosing petit
ton from the citizens of Edge
field, requesting that our Office be ;.
moved from the Southern Rail
way station uptown. | beg to ad-
wise that / have referred this mat
ter to Mr.. o.. M. Saddler our su-
perintendent at Charlotte, N! G.,
and I am sure he will be glad to
serve you and the citizens of
Edgefeld if it can be arranged.
We will let you hear from us just
as soon as possible.
Respectfully,
S. D. FAINT,
Route Agent.
Columbia. S. G..
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18

the process OF elimination. dropping
out names of all those to whom he
was morally convinced on suspicion
could be attached. Then he ascer-
tained the names OF all persons who
had left the town within the preced-
ing u months. and as a result of this
learned that George II. Proctor. the
foreman OF the boiler shops of the
Erie Railroad company, had gone to
Buffalo about month after the rob-
berry. This was a rich lead and the
detective followed 1t up with great
eagerness. He located Proctor in
Buffalo without any difficulty and
learned that the man was engaged in
specializing in oil, and that he had
made considerable profit from that oc-
cupation.
The man came in the course OF few
weeks, and Pinkerton, who had as
sumed an alias, casually found an op-
portunity OF having himself presented
to Proctor. He invited him out for
stroll and finally suggested that
they go to his room at the hotel and
smoke cigar. Once there, the de-
tective turned to Proctor and said
sharply:
Its no use. Proctor the game is
up!"
What do you mean" gasbed the
astonished man.
Il mean that my name is Robert
Pinkerton, and that l have all the
facts in the safe robbery"
You have!" exclaimed the other.
Il have" was the response, "and
the sooner we close it out the bet
ter"
After this Proctor threw OF all re-
serve and admitted his guilt. He
said, however that he had been the
tool Of two men named Martin and
Collins. who were now in Canada.
They had given him $1,000 as his
share Of the booty. which he had
placed in glass jar and buried 1t in
the yard of his house. leaving 1t there
until his removal to Buffalo. Pinker-
ton believed this story and arranged
to permit Proctor to go at liberty, de-
to hold him as a witness
Tor the prosecution and also a. . de-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18

coy to bring Collins and Martin from
Canada where they had gone to be
beyond the reach OF the American
law. Proctor was allowed to remain
at his home in Susquehanna. pledging
himself to keep Pinkertons agency
constantly informed of his move
ments. One morning. however he
broke his parole without warning
Much chagrined at the mistake he
had made in the character of Proctor,
Pinkerton set about to recapture the
three robbers. His first step was to
put out a rumor that the trio were
being sought by the police for a bur,
glary committed in Canada. On hear.
ing this. Martin, Collins and Proctor
purchased tickets to Portland, from
whence they had taken passage BY
telegram on a steamer scheduled for
London. PInkerton was informed of
this through the various agencies at
his control and stationed himself at
Island Pond. point in Vermont
where the Grand Trunk railroad
crosses the line into the United States
He boarded the train and Interviewed
thS SohouStoi, wiz LlIQ ludl Mar
tin and Collins. evidently suspecting
trouble, had jumped from the train
during temporary showdown on the
Canadian side. He said, however
that the third man was still in his
BERTH
That is enough" said Pinkerton
and he started for the berth where
Proctor was sleeping. Pushing his
hand in. he shook the man roughly.
What is it," was the sleepy re.
sponse.
Time to get up" said the detec.
tive. hurry
Proctor jumped out of bed and
stood in the passageway of the car
rubbing his eyes with his fist
Il want you on a matter Of great i'm
portance, Mr.. Proctor"
AS soon as he heard his voice, Proc
tor recognized the detective. He
smiled grimly and said:
All right. l guess the jigs up."
And the jig was up.
In the trial that ensued the full de-
tails of the crime became known.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18

About year before the robbery Proc
tor secured employment in the boiler
shops of the Erie Railroad company at
SusQuehanna. In six months his su-
perior. skill made him foreman Of the
shops In this position he learned
that the money used to pay the en-
ployes was brought from New York
city. and that it was frequently kept
in the safe Of the express company
for 4s hours before being paid to
the men. He next discovered who
carried the keys of the safe and
learned that the agent of the express
company at Susquehanna and two Of
! the clerks each had key. His af-
fable manner soon made him a warm
| friend of the three men. One day,
while in the shops, Proctor asked one
of these clerks to loan him his keys
in order to unlock his tool chest. In
nocently the man handed Proctor his
bunch of keys. They walked togeth-
er towards the tool chest. Proctor
easily picked out the safe key as he
walked along. He had a small piece
of white paper in his hand, and while
he conversed with the clerk he rubbed
the key tightly on the soft paper. The
impression was perfect. 1t was all
Proctor needed. That night before
going to bed he had key exactly like
the safe key on the clerks bunch
such is the expertness Of filters" in
the burglars world. Before morning
he had a plan Of all the details of the
robbery. He did not deem it safe
to attempt the enterprise alone, SO he
secured the aid of the two Canadians,
named Collins and Martin. At the
time they were living near the Suspen-
sion bridge.
Proctor now found that the pouch
containing the $4,000 would leave
New York city at six o'clock in the
evening on June 20. The train ar.
rived In SusQuehanna at three o'clock
in the morning. In 60 minutes the
pouch had been put In the safe by
the agent and taken out by the con-
spirators. The bogus bag and seal
had already been prepared and as
soon as the genuine pouch was taken
out the other was put In its place,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
His Very First.

W. c. Philips of the Association for
Improving the Condition Of the Poor,
said recently in New York that among
infants artificially fed, fifteen times
more died than among those fed natu-
rally.
I'VE will learn in the end to live cor
rectly," said Mr.. Philips. LAS things
stand now, we are not much wiser in
our way OF living than an immigrant of
whom heard the other day.
This immigrant, Magyar, was ar
rested for stealing a bottle Of whisky.
At the station house the sergeant said
to him, pointing toward tub:
"'Strip and take bath
"'Vat, go in de vater?" shrieked the
Magyar.
YES said the sergeant. take q
bath. You need 1t. How long is 1t
since you have had a BATH
THE Magyar lifted up his hands
and rolled his eyes.
"'Oh.' he said, I never vas arrested
before"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
A Real Artist.

Oscar Hammerstein, at a dinner in
New York, said that he imputed his
great success to the fact that in his
opera house he put art ahead Of mon
ey-making
Il like to think" said Mr.. Ham
merstein, that in some small degree
| share the artistic feeling of the
great Handel.
Handel. when the curtain would
rise upon nearly empty house, would
say soothingly to his associates:
"'Ach. never mind; the music will
sound all the better"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
A Difference in Yards.

John and Pat were two friendly
workmen who were constantly fitting.
each one trying to outwit the other.
Are you good at measurement"
asked John.
Il am that" said Pat quickly.
Then, could you tell me how many
shirts could get out Of yard?" asked
John.
Sure" said Pat; that depends on
whose yard you got into."-Human
Life.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
A Matter Of Wonder.

Tomorrow" announced five-year.
old Sidney proudly to his kindergarten
teocher. ''is my birfday."
why" returned she, ct is mine,
too"
The boys face clouded with perplex.
ity, and, after brief silence, he ex-
claimed, How did you get so much
bigger'n me?"-Human Life.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18

The value Of agricultural machines
and implements annually imported by
Siberia amounts to about 10000, 900
rubles ($5, ,150.000) The imported arti-
cles are chiefly supplied by German
and American manufacturers, being
far superior to those made in Russia.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
Too Much for the Old Man.

Good morning." said the artist, 20
litely, that's a perfect COW of yours
down there in the field. I'd like to
paint her II you don't mind"
by Heck" exclaimed Farmer Korn.
top. Il reckon ye won't. Git outer
hyar! I'm tired O. you Perkins Purple
Pills fellers.' s.'"-Philadelphia Press.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
The Smiths At Denver.

About s o'clock last night a bellboy
in the lobby Of the Albany got out in
the middle Of the floor and yelled:
Call for Mr.. Smith"
Immediately there was a regular
football rush around the boy. He was
rescued with difficulty. The Smiths
are here all right, all right.-Denyer
Post.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
Down by the Lake.

Summer Girl-What a queer looking
boat. What kind is it?
Boatman-Thats a catboat, Miss.
Summer Girl-Indeed! And where
are the kitten boats?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
Soldiers Live on Nuta.

SoIo1oF6 Eve on Nuts.
The Somali soldier keeps himself in
perfect lighting condition on 4 diet of
nuts. He eats only 20 . day, but they
are Of = very nourishing kind.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18
impossible,

He-Do you think it would be fool
ish Of me to marry girl who was my
inferior intellectually?
She-More than foolish-impossible
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-18

Colorado's 0reateet School Of ShQgthand and uc,.
sess. Finest Rnilting,. = Location : West.
shorthand taught ~ owner. who 10 experienced re.
porter; commercial branch g. by accouutant and
ono . man Fall session opens August 81. Studen
may enter any time. Adde'S G. y. AkTLiP
reside mt. Cor ". s7tn Ave. and B yant Street,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-11
GOOD TIMES HAVE COME.
Los AnRelos examiner.


The country is waking up. Mills
and factories that have been closed
for months again hum and whir with
action. Trade is improving. Mer-
chants are reinstatlng employees they
were forced to dispense with last fall
because of the furry In wall Street
All over the land commercial men are
preparing for a prosperous season.
Soon the wheat fields will turn brown.
1t Will take an army OF men to har-
vest the crop. In the Northwest and
in the West and South, thousands OF
acres OF new land this year have felt
the first touch of the pillow. The tim
Der country is resounding with the
noise OF the axe In the great manu-
featuring centers of the East fear has
fed from owners of plants. Many
chlmneys that were long grown cold
are now sending UP their former vol
tunes Of smoke. orders roll In. The
human family must be supplied. There
is money in the banks, and the specter
of distress is DINNER. st. Louis al
ready has re-employed thousands OF
men who have remained idle since Oc-
tober /. In the Kansas City district
thirty-five thousand miners who have
not used pick in many day have
returned to work. The South cries
for more men to work in her cotton
fields. Ship-building has been given a
healthy impetus on the Pacific coast.