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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
FOR PUBLICITY BILL
Prompt and Favorable Action
Strongly Urged
CONGRESS SHOULD PASS LAW
Petition Signed by Committee of the
National Publicity Organization
Will Be Presented to the Senate
and Hcuse.

Washington, Special-Congress is
urged to action on legislation requir-
ing the publicity Of campaign fuSds
in petition which will be presented
to the Senate by Senator Culberson,
of Texas, and to the House Of Rep
resentativcs, by Mccall, of Massachu-.
setts. The petition is signed by a
committee of the National Publicity
Organization and respectfully asks
The Congress to enact at the present
session suitable law for the pub
licity both before and after election
of campaign contributions made to
national committees to be used in in
luencing the approaching election Of
November Sd, 1868.
"The association has limited the
scope of its efforts to securing pub
licity of contributions made to nat
ionel committees and Congressional
committees formed to influence in
more than one State elections where
members of tie national House of
Representative are to be chosen;
and to promote by all appropriate
means State legislation designed to
accomplish in every State the same
purpose of publicity.
Cooperation Necessary.
cit is thought. that the wisest
method of preventing election cor
ruption through money contributions
will be not through national laws
alone nor through State laws alone,
but through both methods; each CO.
operating and not conflicting with
the other and both making the best
anl most effective system. There can
not be any doubt of the power of
COHSIcSS 10 uO WHdL VIC PloPosS, Hoi
any doubt about the power of the
State to provide the additional regu-
lations desired.
"Tho National Publicity Bill Or
ganization is non-partisan aud hopes
That the efforts to secure the bene-
fetal laws SO much needed will not
become involved in the controversies
of political parties. But it is impos-
sible TO overlook the fact that the
present minority party will impose
upon the majority party the weighty
responsibility for the failure Of any
legislation, if such failure shall en-
sue. To avoid such deplorable poll
teal issue, should not the members of
both parties unite in postponing all
propositions in which there may be a
sincere division of sentiment and in
passing through Congress without
further delay bill upon which all
cordially agree ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
The Peabody Board.

Columbia, Special.-Promincnt a.
ucatops throughout the State haEe
for some days considered the appoilIt
ment of South Carolinian to 81
the vacancy on the Peabody edi
cational board created by the, deasl
of William A. Courtenay. The faith
full work of Capt. Courtnay on tbs
board ws responsible largely fof4shl'' f4shl''
recognition of several of the institu
tions in this State and it is the de
sire of those prominent in educationa
circles to have this State representa-
in the appointment of a successor
Several have suggested the name soi
Gov. Ansel for the place but it isslso'
known yet who will be named, h,
matter of supplying the vacancy be
ing left with the board. ss.s St
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Four Men Killed.

Warrensburg, Mo-, Special.-Three
men are dead and another is fatally
wounded as the result of an attempt
of officers to arrest F. O. Hawes: The
Gcal:
James Ryan, city marshal.
Night Watchman Basbashan.
+. O. llawes.
The wounded:
Night Watchman r. P. Pullock.
Halves, % Yeas. old, son of John
son county farmer. was returni1;t
hcmt on Missouri Pacific train
FROM trip to a neighboring town.
and ii is believed, suddenly lost his
mind. His actions were noticed by
the passengers. and Warrensburg Of
fcers were asked to meet the train.
City Marshal Ryan and the two
watchmen met Hawes as lie got off
the train and attempted to arrest
him. Halves drew a revolver and be-
gan shooting. AT the first shot Mar
shal Ryan fell dead. Other shots
followed, and Night Watchman Bas-
bashan fell dead. shot. through the
lungs. Night Watchman Pollock was
shot in the abdomen. Hawes was
shot and killed by a negro porter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Laurens Oldest Citizen Dead.

Laurens, Special. = Mr.. Allen
'otes, Laurens county's oldest citi-
zen, so far as can be ascertained,
died last week at. his home near Mad
den, five miles from the city. The de-
ceased was born in 1913 and was,
therefore, 95 years old at the time Of
his death. He is survived by his sec
ond wife, -who was a Mrs. Loving.
He never had any children. He
owned a small home and here he
spent his entire life, one Of upright
ness and respectability.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Peculiar Insane Case.
Columbia. Snecjj

Columbia, Special Gov. Ansel
has received from the judge Of pro-
bate of Charleston notice that jose
phine Damariska, native of Ger
many and resident Of that city for
q few months, is now insane. Under
the law it will be necessary to COM
municate with the German govern
ment on the condition of the woman,
as a residence of two years in this
State is required before patient can
be admitted into the State Hospital
for the Insane.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Winthrop Dormitory to be Erectet
ghorlly. s

~
Columbia, Special The Winthrop
college board Of trustees met in thpt
office Of Gov. Ansel to consider The
plans for the dormitory to be erected
shortly The last general assembly
appropriated $4,000 for 1908 and3the
same amount for 1909 which, with
$4,000 given by the Peabody eda:
cational board, will enable the trns:
tees to erect dormitory for 200 adi:
ditional pupils. The board Thurs,
day appointed o building committee;
consisting of Mr.. w. ]. Roddey ct
Rock Hill, President johnson and
State Superintendent Martin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
gov. GLENN WlTHDRAWS
Governor R. B. Glenn, Of North Caro-
lima, Makes Formal Announcement
. That BE Will Not Be a Candidate
For the seate Against MIR. Over

Raleigh, N. c., Special" Answer.
ing many letters daily inquiring my
intentions, / desire to say / will mo-
be a candidate for the United States
Senate, but will support the renomi.
nation of Senator Overman, is the
final announcement by Governor
Glenn, in statement "to the people
of the State" issued Tuesday. Then
follows q lengthy statement Of the
situation and his attitude. In the
premises he declares that to be Sen.
ator has been the greatest ambition
of his life He retired from the race
six years ago in favor Of Mr.. c. B.
Watson, in the interest Of harmony.
His friends now tell him the masses
Of the people are with him and he
could be elected, but the contest
would be ferca and would do the
State harm. He wants no harm to
come to the State through him, hence
this announcement.
Commenting on Senator Overman's
desire for a denomination as an en-.
sdorsement of his first term, the Gov.
sernor reviews his "strenuous" ad-
ministration as Governor, adjusting
ihe State debt, caring for the insane
enforcing the law against mobs and
.lynchings and bringing speedy pun
ishment to offenders efforts. fo rim
dustrial progress, upholding State
sovereignty and demanding the obed-
ence of all citizens, fixing railroad
rates that are just resisting freight
determinations and now striving for
State prohibition; declaring that he,
too, would desire that the people en-
dorse and approve his course. How
ever, Mr.. Overman could expect re.
election as Senator he could not as
Governor.
The temptation to run for Senator
has been great. The people have
made him what he is politically and
he would not fear to put his destiny
in their hands again, but he feels he
is doing right to keep out of the sem
atorial race to prevent bitterness, and
the still higher motive of helping hui
manity by getting into the campaign
for State prohibition untrammeled by
the accusation that he is seeking per.
sonal advancement by riding the crest
of the prohibition wave into the sen.
atorship.
He believes the people will approve
his course III enforcing the rate law,
In calling the legislature together and
i'm now fighting for State prohibition.
He realizes, he says, that this is the
tsfool tide" Of his political career
and that in surrendering this oppor-
sBBaniitt.y 20 take its crest, he ID s {sarrenc
dering forever his ambition tosbe Sen
ator bnt duty is higher than ambi.
ton. he will get into the campaign
for the May prohibition election and
battle in the campaign in the Novem-
Der election for Democracy and
States rights. Want Of means and
new burdens Of recent affection. he
says, will prevent him from carrying
out cherished work for the youth
Of the State and tie him down to o
life of toll, but he will be ever ready
to work for the interests of his be-
loved State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Senate Ra.ities Treaiies.

Washington, special,-The Senate
Friday ratified treaties as follows
For general arbitration with Norway
and Portugal; two conventions nego,
tiatcd at the conference at The Hague
relating to the rights and duties
enutral powers in naval war and tn,
limitations Of the employment OF
force in the recovery of contrac.
debts; between the United States anc
Great Britain concerning the fisher.
les in waters contagugous to the Unit.
cd States and Canada, and for extra.
dition between the United States and
the Republic Of San Marino (ir
Italy.l
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Negro's Body Found Hanging to
Limb.

Fort Worth, Texas, Special. = A
special to The Record from Atlanta,
Tex, says: Jasper Douglas, negro
was charged in warrant sworn to
with having criminally assaulted his
stcp-sister, girl of 12 years. Sun
day morning his body was found
hanging to the limb of tree near
this place. The verdict of the coro-
ner's jury was that Douglas came to
his death at the hands Of unknown
persons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
For a New Shipping compan,,.

Charleston, Special.-The certifi-
cate of the charter of the Charleston
Transatlantic Shipping company was
recorded at the Office of the register
OF mense conveyance The capital
stock is 100000. The company pro-
poses to operate line of steamers
between Charleston and Liverpool
and Bremen, carrying chiefly cotton
out of Charleston. John F. Maybank
is the chief promoter Of the steam
ship line and as has been stated, the
prospects are bright for the success
of the venture, especially with the ar
rangements which have been made
for larger business at the port.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Troops Ordered Home.

Pensacola, Fla, Special.-Gover-
nor Broward ordered all the State
troops sent here to preserve order
during the strike of The motormen
and conductors of the local street
railway company to return to their
homes at once. The troops will be on
guard tonight but are expected to
take their departure early Sunday.
CITY officials are making efforts to
have at least one company of militia
left on duty temporarily.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
New Hotel For Gaffney. I

aafnsy, specia FIN Messefs. 8 {. g.
Parish, j. a. Carroll, Q. A. Robertson
d. C. Phillips and J.. Fl. Curry have
decided to erect modern, up to date
hotel building FOR Gaffney; The eapi.
tai stock will be $4,000. $4,000 OF
which has been subscribed and tbs
rest is in sight, as number Of mer.
chants and business men Of the city
have indicated their willingness to as
sist in the enterprise. The building
will be located on the corner of Rob-
erson and Grcnard streets, near the
passenger station and is an ideal To-
cation for a hotel on account of its
proximity to the passenger station as
well as to the business section of the
o;t,, j
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
News of the Day.

The Potomac Rover Railway Com
pany has been chartered to build o
road from Keyser, W. Va, to Bloom
ington, Nd. The authorized capital
is $l50,000 and the incorporators are
L. P. Probe, J. ]. Benter, G. H.
Geiger, C. M. Burkett and Antoine
Korn, all Of Wheeling.
Mr.. Bcdell Parker, a wealthy citi-
zen of New York, has purchased the
Wright farm, near Wheatland, Lou
doun county, containing 500 acres,
for $4,000.
Work will soon begin on railroad
from Cairo, ILL.,, to Bristol, and thence
to the Atlantic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Young Man Drowned.

Spartanburg, Special.-P. Kirby,
aged Is years, was drowned in the
upper pond at Pacolet mills Saturday
afternoon between the hours of and
6 O'Clock, while shooting ducks. The
body was discovered about 9 O'Clock
Saturday night and an inquest was
held Sunday by Coroner Turner. The
jury returned verdict Of death from
accidental drowning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Sumter Municipal Election.

Sumter, Specialize regular city
election was held for mayor and
aldermen. The regular nominees ed
the recent Democratic primary wers
elected. Commissioner of Public
Works R. L. Edmunds was clectee
without opposition. The following
are the members Of the incoming citsS
council elected: Mayor, W. B. Boyle
aldermen from Ward l, Hugh 81
Haynsworth, Willie Bultman; alder:
men from Ward 2 Henry D. Barnett
R. T: Haynsworth; aldermen froT
Ward 8, J. R. Ligon, r. L. Wright
aldermen from Ward 4, Walter e.
Stubs, P. P. Finn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Woman Violated Dispensary Law.

spartanburg, S. c., Spccial.-Mrs
DOME LYDIA and her two sons, Chin
and Bud LYDIA, who live near Campo
bello, were convicted in the Sessions
Court here on the charge of violat-
ing the dispensary law. The defcn-
dants were tried in their absence and
the court left a said sntence to be
opEcd when thy .wre produced i'll
court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
NEwsY GLEAN1NGs.
Hamilton, Ohio, has sixty-cent gas.
Chicago will establish curb mar

ket.
independent automobile manufac-
.turers plan a travelling exhibition or
cars.
The German Imperial Government
IS thinking of establishing petro-
leum monopoly.
America leads the world in trade
with Japan, according to figures pub
lished in Toxic.
The National Civil Service Reform
League in pamphlet attacked the
Crumpacker census bill.
Federal Judge erosscup, speaking
In Philadelphia, assailed President
aRooseyelt's attitude on the Antitrust
Law.
Three thousand Chinese. residents
of Manila, are held at Annoy on ac-
count OF the prevalence OF trachoma
among them.
The Andover Theological Seminary
was removed to Cambridge and be-
come affiliated with the Harvard Di-
yini ~ School.
The Bayarian Government has
practically decided to spend 100000
600 for the construction of the great
systems Of waterways.
The large number Of idle miners
In the United States has been at
tracted by the apparently rich and
unclaimed lands of Alaska.
The New England Methodist Epis-
copal conference voted in favor OF
removing the Church ban from dane
ing, card playing and theatre going.
In New Yor'':: City Judge Foster re-
leased Michael Briefer, a bigamist, on
parole, under bond 20 support the
children of both wiyes-not the two
women themselves.
Forty thousand Slavs petitioned
the President at Washington to inter-
ce6e for naturalized American OF
their race jailed in Prague for an
alleged seditiouc song.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Heavy Rain in Texas.

Beaumont, Tex, Specialists in
ches of rain fell here Tuesday, ac-
companied by terrific thunder and
lightning storm that lasted al day.
All streets in the city were under Wa
ter for seevral hours and street ear
service and other traffic was stopped.
Lightning set on fire an oil tank at
the jlant of the Security Oil Refin-
cry, containing $4,000 barrels of oil,
causing loss of $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Mr.. F..P. Giles Dead.

Lancaster, Specialize. Frank P.
Giles died suddenly at his home here
Wednesday about 10 o'clock. Mr.
Giles was enjoying his accustomed
good health.a few minutes before and
attended to his business Tuesday as
usual. He was taken with a violent
coughing spell about 10 o'clock and
died in about five minutes. He prob
ably bursted blood vessel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Farmer Commite Suicide.

Mt. Airy, N. c., Special.-Mr. Dud-
ley Greed, a respected farmer who
lived near this city, committed suicide
Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock,
shooting the top of his head off with
a shotgun. He was an industrious
nan and provided we'll for his family.
While it is not certain. it is thought
that brooding over family troubles
caused him TO take his life. Mr.. Creed
married his second wife year or two
ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Bristol Democrats Endorse Bryan.

Bristol, Special.-Thc Democrats
of Bristol at massmeeting last week
appointed delegates to the State con-
vention, which meets in Roanoke
June II. Resolutions were passed in
dorsing w. J. Bryan for the Presi-
dency, commending the administra-
ton of Governor Swanson and in-
dorsing lis appointment of Judge
William +. Rhea to place on the
State Corporation Commission.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Youth Accidentally Shot.

Spartanburg, Special. = Archie
Brown, the 14-year old son Of Mr.. d.
B. Brown of Trough, was accidently
shot Sunday afternoon by Will Tate,
youth Is years of age, and a son of
D. H. B. Tate of that section. The
wounded boys condition is serious
and little hope Of his recovery is en-
tertained. The ball entered the boys
face and lodged near the right temple.
Young Tate says he did not know the
gun was loaded,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Dispensary Wins in Aiken County

Aiken, Special.-The election, held
here last week as to dispensary or
prohibition, resulted in a victory for
the county dispensary by very
small majority. With all but three
small boxes heard from the dispen-
sary has a lead of SIS, and it is prob
able the other three boxes will run
the majority up to 100 or more. Great
interest was taken in the election all
over the county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22

The point of view is everything,
contends the Pittsburg Press. Here
is King Edwards sister cracking it
up as bully good fun to dismiss the
royal carriages and ride in the pub
lie buses. And here are lot OF the
rest of US who think it would be bully
good fun to cut out the public
bussas and ride for while in the
royal carriages.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Nav Issne Rnnds

Fort Mill, Special.-Fort Mill is
considerably stirred up just now over
the question of issuing bonds. An ell
cction to decide whether or not $40,
600 in bonds shall be issued to build
new school house has been ordered
by the trustees of the district A pc
tition is also being circulated asking
the city council to order an election
for the purpose Of authorizing the
issue of $4,000 in bonds for the pur-
pose of making street improvements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
r11E Willy RIIRGLAR.

First Burglar-"What's that?"
Second Burglar-'4That's my sample
case. Ye see, I've just become a
house-to-house canVasser.'
First Burglar-"What ale ye sell
ing"
Second Burglar-"oil to keep doors
from saueaking. Great scheme, amt
it?1-London Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Coal Dealers Meet.

Knoxville, Tenn, special.-A joint
meeting was held Tuesday by the
Kentucky-Tennessee Coal Dealers
Association and the Southeastern Re-
tailers' Association. Fully four hun
dred visitors attended. +. y. Hobbs,
of Bar Harbor. Michigan, president
Of the International oCal Merchants
Association, delivered the leading ad.
dress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
MAGISTRATE at Gadsden.

Columbia, Special.-Gov. Ansel lest
week appointed Julian B. Weston
magistrate at Gadsden. Mr.. Wes. ..4
takes the place of F. E. Williams,
who has resigned, and the appoint
ment is made on recommendation Of
the Richland delegation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Jackson Nomination Sent to. the
Senate.

Washington, special.-The nomina-
tion of John W. Jackson, to be post
master at Columbia. Tenn, was sen!
to the Senate. His previous nomina-
ton had been withdrawn by the Pres
idcrt because of charges of undue
political activity but it was later an
nounced that the record showed hs
service were satisfactory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
c. E. NAV Declared Elected.

Edgefeld, Special.-Hon. C. T..
May was declared elected mayor of
Edgefeld and was installed in office.
Col. W. P Calhoun, his opponent has
given notice that he will contest the
election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Two Killed hy lightning.

Marshallville, Ga, special--Eugene
Andrews, farmer who lives neal
here, and Nose Colbert, negro, were
killed by lightning during a storm
here late Tuesday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-22
Miner Happenings.

W. A. Kroll of the Government
Printing Office. was SUSPENDED for
political activity in the Sixth Mary
land district.
Chief Justice Fuller will sit with
Judge Pritchard in the hearing of the
South Carolina liquor dispensary case
President Roosevelt is waging ar
active campaign for appropriations
for four new battlesllins.
The House debated the Naval Ap-s
preparation bill most of the session.
Representatives John Gil. Jr.. of
Maryland, and Richmond P. l1obsnn
arc to speak on naval affairs in the
House.
Messrs. Cochran, Belmont and
Chandler made arguments on the Nc
Call bill to compel publicity in cam
paign funds.
j. M. Bishop. of Mecklenburg coun-
ty, Virginia. shot dead Rcarl Moss,
negro, who tried 10 assault his
daughter.
Leo C. Thurman. who killed his
roommate, W. P. Dolsen, and robbed
him, was hanged at Norfolk.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11

zmai already realized that be had oiundered in not forcing the wall He was running uphill. with a group Of sheds. another wall and a sfill sseeper and rougher field beyond. His bulk tod against him. and behind him be heard the quick thunp of Oscars feet on the turf. The starlight grew dim mer through tracts of white scud: she surface Of the pasture was rougher to the feet than II appeared to the eye. A hound in the Claiborne stable yard baFed suddenly, and the sound echoed from the surrounding houses and drift cd of toward the sheepfold. Then a noble music rose from ghe kennels.
 Captain Claiborne. waiting for his sister on the veranda. locked toward the stables. listening.
 Znai approached the sheep sheds rapidly. with still a hundred yards te traYerSe beyond them before he should reach the pasture wall His rage at thus being driven by small man for whom he had great contempt did not help his wind or stimulate the flight of his heavy legs. and he saw now that he would lessen the narrowing margin between himself and his pursuer 1T he swerved 10 the right to clear the sheds. He suddenly slackened his pace and with vicious tug settled his wool hat more firmly upon his small skull He went now at dogtrot. and Oscar was closing upon him rapidly. then. quite near the sheds. Zmai wheeled about and charged his pursuer head. long. At the moment he turned Oscars revolver bit keenls into the night Cap tain Claiborne looking toward the slope. saw the flash before the hounds at the stables answered the report
 At the shot Zmai cried aloud in his curiously small voice and clapped his hands to his head.
 Stop: 1 want the letterr' shouted Oscar in German The. man turned