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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
savannah's s First Bale of Cotton.

Savannah, Ca, special.-The first
bale of "factors cotton" or that
received in the. ordinary course OF
business for this season, was bought
Thursday at the Savannah exchange
by Murray M. Stewart for the Bryan
Democratic Club. !. 1t was Immediately
compressed, placarded and shipped to
Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tam,
many Hall, New York. The placard
announces that it is the first bale and
concludes GAS surely as cotton is
king, Bryan will be elected Presl-
dent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
gARM pEMoNsTRATIoN woRK:

Farmers Throughout the State Man
Testing Interest In the Movement
Meeting to be Held on Mr.. Con
gales Farm, Near Columbia, Au.
gust IS, will be Well Attended.
Columbia, Special. -Quite'a compi-
ment was paid to South Carolina by
the United States department of ag-
riculture by being selected from
among all the Southern States as the
field for the special farm demonstra-
ton work which is soon to be insti-
: tuted by the Government. This work
win go on in this State and the infor-
nation gained ttherefrom will be US
ed by DIR. Knapp and his assistants
all over the South. This work viii
be different from that which is be-
ing conducted by the department un-
der the direction of DIR. Knapp, but
will in no way interfere or take the
place of DIR. Knapp's work; the two
will work in cooperation to certain
extent.
The original plan as outlined by DR..
Spillman when down here some days
ago, was to have one farm in each
Congressional district ON which de
montsration was to be done, but so
much interest has been manifested
that it has been decided to broaden
this work. and IN districts where the
conditions are favorable and the far
mers will be several farms where this
work will be carried on.
The farm belonging to Mr.. Ambrose
Gonzales, just outside of Columbia,
has been selected as the first farm 10
, begin this work on and arrangements
for big meeting on this farm to be
held August Is have been completed.
This viii be the initial meeting of the
demonstration workers and there will
be similar meeting once month
in the future at Mr.. Gonzales farm,
as it is the most centrally located
farm in the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Blown up by Buttermilk.

Mason City, Ia, special.-That
buttermilk is capable of becoming as
dangerous a beverage as cocktails
was proven here when barrel of the
former liquid exploded. A negro sit
ting on the barrel was hurled dozen
feet through the air by the force of
the explosion, but escaped without
serious injury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
News Notes.

The Richmond grand jury began
its investigation into the murder of
an infant in the City Home.
Capt. J, w. Jarrett, who killed
policeman G.. Smith in Suffolk, will
plead insanity as o defense.
William ]. Bryan accused Taft Of
grating Democratic planks on the
Republican platform.
Timothy Woodruff saw the Presi-
dent and then declared Mr.. Roose-
velt would not interfere in ew
York. = l...s.ss -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Young People In Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, special.-Hundreds
of delegates have arrived in Buffalo
for the opening of the biennial con-
vent:on of the Young People Is
Christian Union. All parts of the
country are represented. One Of the
matters to be acted upon by the con-
vention is that Of making the session
an annual instead Of biennial event.
The meeting will last until Sunday.
DIR. R. A. Hutchinson, of Pittsburg,
the incoming chairman, will deliver
the closing addess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Father Kills Children and Self.

Providence, R. /. special.-Leonard
Hendricks, aged 81, brewery work,
er, murdered his two daughters
Anna, aged S, and Lillian, aged 3, and
took his own life with Illuminating
gas at his home. Hendricks was In
sanely jealous of his wife and wuen
the latter went for visit. after he
had objected to her going. became de.
spondent and planned the murder ond
suicide.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Young Lady Bonund and Gagged.

Rock Hill, Special. - An attempt
at crime occurred here last week
which for its boldness is unheard of
in this section. A young lady living
in West Main street was grabbed and
gagged. while on the back porch Of
her home. Fortunately her assailant
was frightened away without any
serious harm being done, If such was
his purpose. AS to the intent OF tue
assault no one can say.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Aeronaut Falls 1000 Feet.

Jackson, Mich, Special.-William
Over, young aeronaut Of Mason,
Mich, was killed while making a
parachute drop at Hague Park, on
Vandercook Lake. near here. just
as the parachute filed, the strings on
one side snapped and the aeronaut
dropped 1000 feet to death, the par
achute trailing, a useless rag, after
him. Oliver landed near a crowded
nerry-go-round and lived five min
5ntes after being carried to the near
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Fine Rice Crop in Georgetown.

Georgetown, Special. acreage
of rice planted in Georgetown coun-
ty this year is4about the same as last
year. According to the figures turn
ed in, which are practically complete,
4,242 acres Of rice are under culti-
walton this year. The crop is in fine
condition, and If no storm interferes
to mar the prospects a big harvest
is sure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Organized at Rock Hill.

Rock Hill, Specialize Convention
of the Sunday School Workers, which
was in session here for two days
had a very successful and encourag.
ing meeting. The Convention was
called for the purpose of organiza,
ton. This was done and the body
is now the "York County Interde.
nominational Association.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Grueso1ne Find in New York.

New York, Spccial.-Wrapped in
rags and tied about with q cord, a
human body was found blazing in
the centre Of a vacant lot. About
it was rubbish which had been sci
5afre with the intention Of consum-
ing the body. So badly was the body
;oharred that it was impossible to tell
whether it was man or woman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Pert Paragraphs.

When man plays for sympathy,
he loses if he wins.
When you see man advertising
his virtues it's to keep your atten-
ton off his real character.
Don't be afraid of failure. Keep on
though you fail dozen times.
And some shirt-waists would be
less rumpled if they were pressed
less often.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
TOO WET AT GEORGETOWN.
Farmers in Despair at Continued
Rainfall.

Georgetown, Specialize rainy
spell continues and the country is
thoroughly saturated hereabouts. The
farmers are hoping that the old saw
that rain on the first day Of dog days
is d sure sign for forty days. more
of rain will prove a false prophesy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

track Investigation, all of them
against men of minor Importance.
Three of the indicted failed to ap-
pear and bench warrants have been
issued Tor them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Clash With Revolutionists.

Ell Paso, Tex, special.-A special
to The Herald from Del Rio says i,
is reported there that Mexican troops
and revolutionists had an engage
ment in Mexico opposite Comstock.
Tex, and that two American resi-
dents of Mexico were killed. Arheri-
can troops, it is said, have been dis
patched from Del Rio to the scene of
the fight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Big Marble Company Incorporated.

Big Marble Company Incorporated.
Albany, N. Y, Specialize Ala
bama Marble Company of New York
was incorporated here with the Sec
retary Of State with capital Of
$3,OOO,OOO to quarry marble, stone
and building materials, The direc-
tors are: Henry Evans, G. Tlow-
bridge Hollster, George d. Mackay,
Eugene Meyer, Jr.. Henry K. Pome-
roy, Of New York; John Kerr Branch
Of Richmond, Ya.;; John Stephens
We'll nf Giants OnarrY. Ala. ..-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
MANY Charters are Annuled.

Austin, Texas, Special.-The char.
ters of eight hundred domestic cor
porations and permits to do business
in this State and those of forty-eight
foreign corporations were declared
forfeited by the Secretary of State
for failure to pay the State fran
.chise taxes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Z. }. NdDrrl@.
All, Me!

"But how could you tell, darling,
that I had never proposed to any.
other girl7"
"Because you were not married,
she murmured rapturously and ad-
miringly.-Juoge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
nlinois Firemen. Parade.

Lincoln, I'll, Special.-A parade of
fire fighters in uniform was the open
ing feature Of the twentieth annual
tournament Of the Illinois F;saA,'ann'o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
DOWN TO BUSINESS
Chairman Mack Appoints the
Campaign Committees
TO MANAGE FOR DEMOCRATS.
Democratic National Chairman Ap-
( points His Assistants, Preparatory
to the Beginning Of the Actual
Work of the Campaign. IN

Bualo, N. W. special.-Norma ..
Mack, chairman Of the Demasratic
national Committee, appointed eom-
mittees to serve during the campaign.
The members of the labor committee
are all members of the national He
will announce next week the commit
tees on finance, press and speakers.
The appointment Of sub-comnatte
for Eastern and New York head allar-
tiers will be taken up upon ths re-
turn of Chairman Mack to Ghsrago
in about a week. The committees
named are:
Executive committee: Norman ..
Mack, chairman, New York j.
Hall, vice chairman, Nebraska; urey
Woodson, Kentucky; Martin, ..
Wade, Iowa; Josephus Daniels,
North Carolina; Thomas Taggart,
Indiana; John 7. McGraw Vest
Virginia; George w. Green; Rhode
Island; R. NJ. johnson, Texas Clark
Howell, Georgia; 7. E. Ryan, 81 Isl,
consin; j. F. C. Talbot, Maryland;
John W. Tomlinson, Alabama ohn
E. Osborne, Wyoming; James $.
Kerr, Pennsylvania; f. b.: Lynch,
Minnesota; Edwin o. Wood, Chi
gan; Nathan Cole, Jr., California;
Robert Ewing, Louisiana; j. HalEey
CARRIER, Ohio. IS
Advisory Committee. &
Advisory committee: David B.
Francis, chairman, Missouri; GG
Johnson, secretary, Kansas; Alton 3.
Parker, New York; John Sharp y il
liams, Mississippi; Governor Johns A.
johnson, Minnesota; Senator G. Il:
Culberson, Texas; Senator John J J
Daniel, Virginia; Senator IsadaTe
Rayner, Maryland; Governor George
Chamberlain, Oregon; Hoke Smith,
Georgia; John E. Lamb, Indiana; ds
E. ingalls,, Ohio; Josiah Quineey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Georgia Farmers.

Macon, Ga, Special.-A large rep.
resentation of the agricultural inter
ests of the State marked the opening
of the annual session Of the Georgia
Farmers Union. The meeting viii
continue three days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Out of the Mouths of Babies.

sunday-school Teacher: "What
are you going to be when you grow
up, Tommy9"
Tommy: "I'm a-goin' to be g
pirate till I gets old an sick an
then I'm a-goin to turn to the Lord. !"
Judge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

A Western desperate recently shot
himself when he discovered himself
cheating in game Of solitaire
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

The Peabody has given $4,000 to
Winthrop this year, and its gifts to
this Institution for the past several
years have averaged $4,000 a year.
IT will be remembered that the Pea
body board has also helped the
schools all over this State in days
gone by, and was very instrumental
in the development of the school here
in Columbia, which finally became
Winthrop College.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
$500 for School Improvement.

Columbia, Special.-State superin-
tendent Of Education Martin has re-
sceiYed q letter from Wickliffe Rose,
Az, Daohodx, Lasrd ,,,;tb
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

q check for $500 enclosed
has been sent by the Pc.
TO the School hmproyem'
ton to aid it in the Fl
is doing and Is In Tecogl
WoI K Winch has been d
Nance. The check is s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
American Armor Plate Wins in Ital.
Ian Contest,

Milan, By Cablez-Government tests
Of armor plate submitted by competi'
tive bidders for Italian naval con.
tracts resulted in a victory for the
Midvale Steel Works of Midvale, Pa
This concern will undoubtedly re'
ceiye q BIG contract.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
President Takes All B lame

Oyster Bay, Aug. 1O-If there is any blame attached to the Browns vile affair, that blame should be centered upon President Theodore Roosevelt, for William Howard Taft, at the time the Negro regiment was disbanded, secretary of war but now presidential candidate, had nothing to do. with the case. Such in brief is the statement issued today by the president, who corroberates in every detail the recently issued statement of General Corbin concerning the same subject. The statement is made, because of the fact that Taft's opponents are charging him with the responsibility of the affair in hopes of influencing the Negro vote.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
PRIVATE BETTING
 IS N0T GAMBLING
Justice Gaynor of New York Rules that Friendly Wager
 is Not Illegal s

New York, Aug. That there is vast difference betwixt tweedle dee and tweedle dunn is given judicial as-' surance in decision handed down by Justice Gaynor this morning in con- nection with the criminal action brought against several prominent business men who laid wagers with each other during tho progress of a golf game. The-defendants were dis missed by the justice who held that private betting is not gambling in the legal interpretation of the word. In view of the decision men are won dering if it will be used by District Attorney Jerome in an effort to have dismissed the charge brought against him at the instance of Governor Hughes alleging that he shook dice with friends during the progress of the Thaw trial. The decision also sets at ease the minds of numerous club men and brokers who possess spOrtive tendencies.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Post Office In Hard Luck

Bisbee, Ariz., Aug. 12-For the second time within q week the post oiiieo of this city way today demol- ished by cloud burst. Last Tues day was the first occasion on which the post office suffered by the build ing in which it was located being washed away when a cloud burst deiuged the city and now, just as the office has been placed in some sort of working shape along comes another deluge, tipping the building upside down and creating havoc with the office machinery.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
PENNSYLVANIA HAS
 ANOTHER ACCIDENT
Vessel on way to Valdez Strikes Rock in Vicinity of
 Vancouver Island.
BURNSIDE GETS WIRELESS

Steamship Pennsylvania, which left Seattle Saturday, struck rock day and half out according to report received at the local cable office yes terday evening. Thel report came from the Burnside which is at Cordo- va laying the cable there and the Burnside heard of the accident by wireless.
 From the legation described it is believed the accident occurred off Vancouver island. The Pennsylvania flashed that she struck with sufficient force 10 knock the foundation from under her boilers but that she be- Iieved she would be able to continue her trip, at least until she reaches some wharf where temporary repairs can be made.
 The local office of the Alaska Steam ship Company has heard nothing con- cerning the Pennsylvania It was believed here that tho vessel would not depart from Seattle on her sailing date because of the fact that she struck rock near Montague while on her last voyage north. The rock was chartcd aH being nino fathoms deep but af;cr the pcn""J lrania struck q boat was sent hal.. to thn spot and found that tac r""}: vas only under three fathoms. This report was veri- fled by Csr.. Na"'2,t oG thr Santa Clara ca her lass tr.p Jy "cMnri.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Ie|eyTdphi( Igu5
Near Beer Arrives

Early in the week several kegs of near beer arrived in Pilot Rock and q rush was made to sample the new drink which comes within the pur- view of the local option law. Many boys were among those present, but all seemed disappointed as there was no immediate craving for another, while some went outside the saloon and took drink of water from the town pump in order to rid themselves of the bad taste. Boys seem to like it better than the men whose taste for the'real thing has been carefully cultivated at large expense. From all reports the substitute will be slow in winning popular favor.--Record, Pilot Rock, Ore.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
LOVEL0RN SWAIN IS
 OVERCOME BY EMOTION

Some lOVolorn swain of Valdez, ovi- dentIy overcome by the ardency of his affection, rose to almost immor- tal altitude in an ondcavor to dos- cribo his condition. The letter in- tended forthc object of such a wealth or feeling fell into scofIing hands and as 1t waa unaddrcssed it is published in order that she who runs may read {: Herewith bcginncth the letter:
 "My Dear Baby"
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Cattle Rust1er Comes To Grief

''Lewiston, Ida, Aug. 9-W. P. Reed, leader of a band of cattle rustlers that has been committing depredations in this locality for more than a year, was wounded and captured yesterday afternoon as the result of battle be- tween himself and two followers on one side and a posse of cattle men on the other. The men with Reed es- capped.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Insurance Rates Advance

Winnipeg, Aug. Hone result of the Fernie fire is to cause insurance rates to advance one third. The in- surance companies doing business in the kootenay valley country were hard hit by the disaster and in order to recuperate their finances have de- cided upon the raise.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Widows Mite Big To Bryan

Lincoln, Aug. 1.-The widows mite IS not to be dispised, at least not by William Jennings BrJ an who says that he expects the sDlalI contribu- tions toward his campain expenses to total ut least $500, ,OO0.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13

''Evcry time l think Of ycH my hcart nop8 up and down like a 2hIH.'-dHshCr; SnneatfouH of unubh2r2hlc joy thrill through ms hearO iiila S;?arish baynota through q pair of tow-linnen trousers. Visions of csthcti" rapture, thicker than the hairs in bIaclling brush, and bright CT than the hues of humminu birds pinions visit mo in my slumbers, and bourne on their inVisivlc wings, yOur image stands before me, and grasp out to catch it like q pointer snapping at a bluc-bottlc fly.
 ''Whcn first I behold your angelic perfection l was bcwildered and my brain whirled around like humble bee under a glass tumbler; day and night you arc in my thoughts When Aurora, blushing like q bride, rises from her saffron colored couch, when the chantileors shril claronet heralds the coming morning, when the awak- enlng pig arises from his bed and gruntcth, when the jay birds pipes his tuneful lay in the apple tree by the spring house. think of thee and like piece of gum-elastic my whole heart stretches clear across my bos- om. Your forehead is smother than the elbows of an old coat; your nose is like q chunk of parian marble and your mouth is puckered with sweet ness, nectar fingers on your lips, like honey on bears paw, and minions of uniledged Kisses are there ready to fly out and light on some poor cuss. like young birds from their parent nests. Your bright blue eyes are glo- rious to behold; in their liquid depths see millions of little cupids bathing, like coherta of ants in an old army cracker. You are fairerthan speck- led bullet, sweeter than Yankee doughnut fried in sorgum molasses and brighter than tho top-lSuot plu. mage OH the head of Muscovy duck. You are the effcrefecance of Orcgan Cider, the bead on Mumms extra dry, the rich foam on schooner of Dutch lager and sweetened candy altogeth-
 those few remarks will only
 see the inside of my soul
 happy asa woodpector iD
 5H tree, or one Of Gd Woods
 ght horses in an alfalfa patch.
 #if you fail to reciprocato my | Eilling passions shall pine away zke n poisoned bed bug and fall away | from tho whitening vine of life an un- timely branch, and in the coming years whom tho philosophical frog tunes his traditional hymn in tho mud puddle back of Hemple's store, you happy in another love can como and drop tear and catch q cold on the last resting place of
 Your aifcctionatc -----..,.o
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Strawberries Grow In Valdez

, Not to be outdono by Fairbanks or any other place in Alaska, Owen Me als has demonstrated that straw berries can be raised in Valdez. He now has quite q bed of tho berries which are ripening fast. They are of good size and fine flavor.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Danish Explorer Freezes to Death

Copenhagen, Aug. 12 Word has jus t reached here to the effect that My ins Ericksen, Danish explorer who set out in quest of the North Pole has frozen to death in the north of Green land.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
FIVE PERISH IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

San Francisco, Aug. 5-Five per- sons were hurled to death this morn ing whom an automobile driven by Miss Ethel Mccormick plunged over a bluff out near the Cliff House. The dead are Mrs. Ira O'Brien, and her two little children, Mrs. Thomas Mc- Cormick and Miss Clara Mccormick, the latter two, mother and sister res- positively, of the young woman who was driving. Miss Ethel Mccormick escaped serious injury but is nearly insane from grief.
 Tho accident was witnessed by q number of persops and it is said that tho machine was not travelling at a high rate of speed but that it seemed to give q sudden lurch which carried it from tho roadway before it could bo again placed under control lt was necessary to get ropes to re- cover tho bodies as the machine fell to the beach in small rock-bound cove.
 LOST Fossil Ivory and nugget pin on Broadway bctweeu 5th st. and Mckinley. Finder please return to Prospector office. Reward.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-08-13
Americans Interest parisians.

Paris, Aug. 13--rhe Wright Broth CTS of America have by their success m navigating the air caused intense interest in Paris, and in fact in all France. Wilbur Wright yesterday afternoon made remarkably success ful flight over I.emans.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-08-26
PeIlytOn.

Wheat threshing is over.
Corn is looking fine but it is a
little late.
There is a good deal of tobacco
in th;s~section of the country.
Mr.. j. M. Campbell and fami-
ly have returned from New Mex
leo where they have a fine claim.
Mr.. J. R. Sanders had a mule
to get badly cut on barb wire
fence last week.
Mr.. Oliver Policy, of Column
bia, was visiting relatives at this
place last Saturday and Sunday.
Old aunt Elizabeth Rubarts
died at her home near here Aug.
3Oth, after a short illness. This
neighborhood looses one of it's
best neighbors. We are in sim
patty with the bereaved fami-
ly.
Mr.. R. T. Jones, of this place,
and Miss FINE Harrison, of Elk
horn, were married the 9th, at
the home of the bride. They will
be greatly missed by the young
society people. May they live
long and be prosperous.
Mr.. Ben Haskins wife and
daughter, Mr.. Will Moberly and
wife and Miss Lula Jones, all of
Elkhorn. were visiting the fami-
ly of ]. r. Jones this week.
The following from this place
attended the Columbia Fair this
week: .Messrs. d. K. Policy, Joe
Coffey, John Corneal, Grover
Corneal, George Ellis, Luther
Perryman, Marvin .Perryman,
Ennis Sanders. Travis Morton,
J. C. Policy and wife, w. O.
Policy wife and daughter, Mrs.
Susie Zerbaugh and son and Mrs.
Mollie Sanders and son.