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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
In Camp at Fort Moultrie.

Charleston, Special.-The com.
panies from Aiken and Lancaster, de.
tached companies of the National
Guard of South Carolina, are at pres
ent encamped on Sullivan's Island.
and the men will be drilled on the
big guns and mortars, and also with
small arms. The situation of the
camp is near Battery Capron, and is
excellently located for the comfort
and convenience of the men. Mon
day was really the first day in camp:
as the companies arrived on Sunday,
and the first day was taken up in
getting settled. and the schedule Of
drills and exercises were started
bright and early.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Rock Hill Water Supply.

Rock Hill, Special weeks
since an analysis of the new we'll,
No. 3, which, had just been coupled on
to the supply of the Water, Light and
Power Company of this city, was pro-
nounced contaminated and unfit for
use. The outflow Of the we'll was i'm
mediately cut off and its use discon-
tinued. At the same time, and as an
extra precaution against any harm to
the consumers, the water mains were
opened, emptied and flushed and the
big reservoir of $4,000 gallons empt-
led, the cement walls and bottom
secured and flushed, repairs made on
the brick work and ventilators, anG
the latter thoroughly screened and
protected. Since then an entirely
new top has been put on the reservoir,
and it is in better condition now thar
1t has ever been. In the meantime,
the water supply-which was only in
terrupted for two days-has been
drawn from wells 1 and 2, both of
which have been repeatedly pronounc-
ed pure and healthful. Mr.. R. T. Fe-
well, the local member of the Water,
Light and Power Company, is more
than interested in the purity of the
supply as he is personal user of the
water. But his company wishes to do
everything to guard the purity of the
water and their policy is to go the
health authorities who are most vigi-
liant, one better in their methods of
safeguarding it. Mr.. Fewell received
returns from three samples drawn
from Well No. 3, the we'll which has
been closed. These samples were sent
to tine State chemists of South Caro-
lima, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
All of them pronounced the water as
perfectly pure and wholesome. The
Power Company Will now, probably,
ask the beard of health for permission
to reopen the well. In the meantime
the company is continuing the sink
ing of additional eight inch wells
northwest of Winthrop College,
where they hope to find an unlimited
supply of pure water.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Taft Coming to Charleston.

Washington, D. c., Special.-Pres-
ident Taft Monday definitely decided
that he would visit Charleston this
fall. He will arrive there on the af-
tcrnoon of November 5, leaving early
on the morning of November 6 for
Augusta. He will remain in the lat
ter city until the Sth at 7:3O O'Clock,
going then to Columbia, where he will
stay four or five hours, leaving some
time during the dav for Wilmington.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
OFFICER SHOOTS TWO MEN

One Died Sunday Morning-other
May Recover-officer's Story JUS
titles Shooting-Negro Employees
Implicate Officer.
Asheville, N c., Special.-Mr. John
Bunting of Wilmington, a travelling
salesman of the Chattanooga Medi-
cine Company, died in the Mission
Hospital here Sunday morning, soon
after midnight as result of q shoot
ing scrape at the Gladstone Hotel,
Black Mountain, Saturday morning
at l:3O O'Clock, while Mr.. P. C. Col
Inns, prominent banker of Hillsboro,
is also at the hospital in an adjoining
ward with a bad wound in the right
side. The two men received their
hurts at the hands of F. C. Watkins,
town constable of Black Mountain, in
q room at the Gladstone Hotel Satur-
day morning about 1870 clock. The
men were brought to Asheville Satur-
day morning several hours after the
shooting occurred and taken to the
hospital for treatment. 1t was found
that Mr.. Bunting was suffering from
internal hemorrhage. MIR. Collins,
while dangerously hurt, will proba-
bly, recover.
The officer tells the following story:
II went up to the room," said the
constable, "where the men were and
entered. The room was in darkness
and as | entered / struck a match to
see my way and lighted a lamp. One
of the men, 1 don't know which one,
asked who l was and 1 said a police
officer-the town constable. One of
the mer with an oath said in effect,
well, we take care of all police
here At about that time one of them
kicked the door shut and then the
light was snuffed out. Ono of the
men jumped at me and grabbed me
about tie neck. the other nj the time
also closing in and clinching. The
men were both of strong build; one
of them had something in his hand
but don know what it was. When
they closed in on me and grabbed me,
one reached for my pistol pocket. I
drew my revolver, a 32-calibre Smith
s. Wesson and in the darkness fired
two shots and the men staggered
back; one of them fell. When | went
in there was a third person in the
room. but whether he cot out before
the shooting l don't knew. I called
for the door to be opened and it vas
opened. I don't know whether from
tie inside CT outside. A light was
secured and the manager came in. I
assisted one of the men to bed; the
othor one went out into the hall. A
physician was summoned and in COM
pany with the physician the men were
brought tc Asheville for medical
Treatment"
AT the inquest over Bunting how
ever. two negro men, employees in the
hotel. give a story to the effect that
the officer was not justified in the
sbootinc that tho r,aG,,-t,l,- ...I-.-- H.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11

the February meeting Of the executive
committee of the State Agricultural
and Mechanical society of South Car
olina it was unanimously decided to
make Tuesday Of next fair week
college and school day. as you will
note from the inclosed notices. [ no.
tice that in August you will begin
your educational campaign and at
your convenience I would like to con-
fer with you relative to handling this
matter in connection with your cam
paign and getting out such literature
as will be necessary for the proper
understanding Of the matter. All the
railroads entering this city and other
roads in tile State have expressed a
willingness to furnish every trans
portalicn facility possible and to have
special agents to superintend same"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Pal LWETTO NEWS ITEMS
Things Doing And Happening In Sunny Carolina.
Told In Condensed And Pthy Phrase.
Jnloaded Gun Was the Cause.

Columbia, Special.-Gov. Ansel
Monday granted a pardon to Ursa
Altman, white boy, who last fall in
Spartanburg county was given SEN
tence Of two years on the charge of
taking the life of a playmate, Tom
Burgess.
Gov. Ansel has not been liberal in
the use of the pardoning power, and
his action in this case was taken de-
liberately. He wrote upon the appli-
cation for pardon, "Under the cir
cumstances of this case and the state
ment from the solicitor and the Judge,
the pardon is granted.'
The two boys, Ursa Altman and Tom
Burgess, were playmates at the Ap-
palache mills, near Greer. The boys
often hunted together. On the day
Of the tragedy, Altman, WHO had two
single-barrel guns, loaned one to a
friend and taking the other himself
started out hunting. After they had
gone o short distance they met Bur
CESS in the road. Altman, believeing,
he says, that the gun was not loaded,
pointed it at Burgess and the gun
went off. The Burgess boy was
killed.
The evidence in the case, says the
petitioner, shows that they were
close friends. No malice was shown
and the killing was alleged to be ac-
cidental.
There was an agreement between
the solicitor and the defendant s at
torney's that Altman should plead
guilty, receive q sentence of two
years, and, after six months i'm
prisonment, the solicitor would ask
for the boys pardon.
A contra petition, presented in
this case by relatives of Burgess,
stated that the sentence was regard
ed as very light in the Greer CON-
munity and that Gin moment of
trying to be big Altman did to death
an innocent little fellow" But Mrs
Burgess, it was stated by those who
presented the original petition, did
not have any feeling toward Altman
and although Gov. Ansel set July 1g
as the date for hearing this case none
Of those who opposed the granting of
the pardon appeared before him.
The prosecuting attorney, Judge T,
S. Sease, wrote the Governor:
"This is correct statement of an
agreeweEt whereby Altman was to
- guilty on condition that ]
- recommend his pardon at the
erfN@ six months and I now urge
that M be pardoned according to the
States agreement" 7"
Judge Memminger wrote:
"The agreement being certified to
by the solicitor we think it should be
carried out and the boy pardoned
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Heavy Rain in Lexington.

Lexington, Special.-The harvest
rain of tie season fell here Tuesday
afternoon and the mail carriers CON-
ing in off their routes report heavy
rains all the way around. 1t is be-
lieved with good rains the crops will
be much better than was thought a
few weeks ago. The county board of
commissioners was in session Mon-
day transacting regular routine work.
The chaingang has been moved from
Cayce to the Swansea section, where
it will remain for some months, clay
ing the sand roads in that vicinity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Calhoun Falls Swept by Fire.

Anderson, Special.-Fire Sunday
night came near wiping the town OF
Calhoun Falls off the map. A store
room, belonging to the Calhoun Falls
Investment Company, small build
ing adjoining is used as the postoffice
and two store rooms occupied by j.
B. G. and f. W. Campbell with con-
tents, were destroyed. Heroic work
on the part of citizens saved the
hotel and other nearby buildings. The
losses aggregate about $1,000, with
srYhll insurance. The origin OF the
fire is unknown.
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State Rests ThaW Case.

White Plains, N. T., Special.-The
State rested in the Thaw case We'd
nesdav and from now on it devolves
upon Harry X. Thaw and his attor-
ney Charles Morchauscr, to offset the
testimony of the States alienists,
who have sworn without exception
under cross-examination of District
Attorney Jerome that Thaw is still
insane and would be menace to the
country if released from the asylum
at Matteawan.
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Palmetto State Dry.

Columbia, Special.-At soundoWn
Monday every dispensary in South
Carolina closed its doors for
a period of about three weeks
or a month. The sales of liquor on
the eve of the drought are reported to
have been large. A stringent liquor
law goes into effect. providing a fine
of at least 800 or Imprisonment for
three months or more for the first
conviction for the illegal sale OF
liquor and Imprisonment for one to
five years without alternative fine for
the second offense.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Sunday Merrymakers Drown.

Toledo, O., Special.-Two men and
one woman were drowned and seven
men were rescued with difficulty
when launch containing gay par
ty of merrymakers capsized in Maui
NEE bay 500 feet off of the Casino, a
summer theatre, at 4 o'clock Sunday
morning. All were residents of To-
ledo. Dill, one of the drowned, was
the owner of the boat and took out
the party of ten men and one woman
over the earnest protests of his wife.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Washington News.

The battleship Maine was in dan,
ger from her boilers and the fleet
sailed for Hampton Roads without
her.
The increased tax on tobacco will
not go into effect until July 1, 1910.
President Taft appealed to the in
surgent Republican Senators to vote
for the tariff report so that the party
might present united front
The West Virginia Paper Company
of Luke, Md, is bidding for the
Government contract for 100000
postal cards.
Out Of 81 men who took the ex-
animation for lieutenancies in the
Marine Corps last week only 30 pass,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Garden Lanterns.

The noted Japanese gardens, Ia.
mons for their beauty, owe much OF
their charm TO the quaint lanterns
which are used in great profusion.
Tho best of their garden lanterns are
made of bronze after quaint native
designs. Some of them are richly
carved and are of great intrinsic
value. Many of these lanterns are
of great. antiquity, and the best ex-
anrples are seen ait Nikkho, famous
for its exquisite bronzes.-sabbath
Reading.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Night Watchman scalded.

Columbia, Specially. W. Hill,
night watchman for a bridge COM
pany here, met with a peculiar accl-
dent last week. He was walking
around an engine in the Seaboard
wards and somebody turned on steam
from one of the engine valves. Hill
was painfully burned about the neck
and shoulder. His injury is not
serious but the scalds are painful.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Farmer corntossel skepticaI.

'T kind of agree with the folk whc
say that story about George Washing.
ton and the cherry tree is myth u
said Farmer Corntossel after q
thoughtful silence.
For what reason?" inquired his
wife.
well, human nature is purity much
the same in all generations. And if
I had a boy who picked up an ak an
voluntarily went out to chop wood
I wouldn't chide HIM. I'd hand him q
nedal. Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
A REMEDY.

IT like my house all right" said
Luschmah, except for one thing. I
guess you'll have to fix that.
What is it?" asked the architect.
Several times lately I've nearly
broken my neck reaching for another
step at the head of the stairs when (
got home late, so I guess you'd bet
ter put another step there. "-Phila,
delphia Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Charleston Men Favor Dispensary.

Charleston, Speeial.-At meeting
of q number of business men held
Monday at the rooms of the Char
lesion chamber of commerce, a reso-
luton was unanimously passed urg-
ing the voters of Charleston to sup
port the dispensary system for the
regulation of the liquor traffic on
August II, in preference to prohi-
bition and a committee was appoint
ed 10 use its efforts towards that end
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Lanford Oil Mill is Sold.

Laurens, Special.-The Lanford oil
mill property was sold Monday under
bankrupt proceedings to Mr.. ]. S,
Craig of Clinton for $4,000. The up
set price had been fixed at $4,000,
but receiving no bids the attorneys
offered it to the highest bidder sub
ject to confirmation by the courts.
Some machinery and supplies were
also sold. bringing 1885.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
CONGRESSMAN in Fight.

Washington, Special.-Representa-
tive ]. Thomas Hefin, of Alabama,
became involved in a personal en-
counter with an automobolist. whose
name is said to he johnson, on the
strants nf WASHINGTON T"ncd"', "ft"--
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
PREVENTED.

"That new playwright, Mr..
Muckles, says he has an idea for a
piece that is sure to be one of the
sensational successes of the great
white way" said the New York man
I;-er.
Did he outline the plot to you?"
mo. He couldn't. There wers
ladies present. Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11

Cumberland there was cloud burst
and hail that broke plate glass win
dows.
Twenty thousand coat tailors struck
in New York Tuesday for the restora-
tion of prices before the great panic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
A GRIM JEST.

What was that wheat SPECTATORS
profit?"
"I don't know" answered the pro-
verbialist. But whatever it was, 1t
was profit without honor in its own
country. ."-Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
STATECRAFT.

"I have secured an appropriation, :"
said the new Congressman, "to dredge
Ooze Creek"
But Ooze Creek is of no use to
anybody"
Then I'll secure an appropriation
to have the dern creek filled up. -.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
{0y'ee~~.es~ "a
= Paf Remedies Y
9 Ey e Holt Lonsas
Ey e. Holt Lomas

\ uoI so ionS
II R& empowering rewards for the oestlue "
III the creation of an organized .unu ~
idea of the danger OF peru nv
s ting rats breed he gathered from ne
~ fourteen sixteen ana even
E&l at couples rave as many as III
n But in that time, allowing oni'
possible for pair to become e
-entors of 656S0S Of all ages No.
OF the pugnaclous ana proi
land had invaded Britain
liam the original watera IN MS
Directory Destruction of Forfooted anu
Vermin described himself acatcner TO
Amele exercising employment IN
house, the night that appointed to catch set al W
the house In the cellars
Norway in the of the house took nothing p
rats then them together to keep then a III
that the gentleman might them but the Norway ras @
black rats Immediately and devoured them in presence
The ratcatcher Says Mr.
welno~n naturalist kept mongoose in cage and one aa p
stables the first night the SECOND
bird valued at thirty
shop window enough par
that had hitherto eVaded all al
fempts catch it. now
mainly the sense OF
smell which sniff Of aniseed oil OF rnod
worked with three feet in length Into TINS
feeding week sao
At length snap went
the trigger the entrapped The operator then
food is placed
electric laid high for the reach OF rat on all
sou which, rising the bait, is instantly eectrocued
keep hungry
to feed their kind
method of that by milk containing
solution plaster Paris that difed Weekly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11

men were shouting and using profane
language, and that on complaint to
the proprietor of the hotel the latter
sent for the village constable to quiet
the disturbers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
BY Daniel Arfhur

4**.****a is world v
) ing" who makes such a
believes himself the charge
i "a of being a the
world equivalent living the worlds average
for said living cheap When prepays
tremendous discount
to sit
n than sit down.
tardy unwilling this
In other words
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
MORE MODERN.

"What did you do with that bicycle
romance you wrote?"
II have taken it apart, and am re-:
assembling it as motor novel. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
THE sT1NG1NG OF CHRISTOPHER.

Columbus had just discovered
America.
But" urged his wife, "it's no use.
the hired girl objects to the country"
Crushed, he perceived the failure
OF his mission.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
STILL POSSIBLE.

"Uncle. can't I be pirate when ,
grow up?"
"Sure you can, son. What do you
want to pirate, books or plays?"-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
THE PENALTY

THE PENALTY.
Sunday-school Teacher = What
was Adams punishment for eating
the forbidden fruit, Johnnie?"
Johnnie (confidently)-4He had to
marry Eve. Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
Education Day at State Fair.

Columbia, Special.-The fair socie-
ty is now at work on plans for an
educational day during fair week.
This was decided on at the February
meeting of the executive committee
and Tuesday was fixed as the day for
this work. Secretary Love has sent
out notices to schools and colleges
asking that all cooperate in making
the day success. The city, the rail
roads and all public organizations
will lend their aid in the work. There
,r:ll L. IL fo.. nn.- r,r,,il OF.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
WE AWAIT THE OUTCOME.

II see Annapolis graduates have
been ordered not to marry"
Love laughs at locksmiths.
"But how about Secretaries of the
Navy?"-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
THE DEAR DEPARTED.

The Sweet Thing-~Are you going
to Charley's wedding tonight"
The Horrid Thing-"No; I'd rather
remember him as he was in life. 10
Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11

J Het
| or college on that
1t accompanying a
i'll be admitted on a
luired that the stu
cure their free adj
m the proper off
ltion the week be-
rs. Mr.. Love has
letter to State Su-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
THE CONSISTENT cYN1c.

"Fairy stories usually end and
they lived happily ever after.
"Yes," answered Mr.. Sirius Barker;I
"that's one of the reasons why don't
believe in fairies. Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11

lovely views
hectionate
contract deep
modest charitable and patient
him hesitate
carried
He desire consider question from
nonts impatient
sons the West Terribly sensitive to everything
humo him. quick
things and and in oecuiar vPnet
permanently covered
melan
moot uney2edv these clouds pierced
could detect IN MS character even tae na"
cruelty Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
e MERRY SIDE q
OF LIFE. 7


IS TT YOU?
There's some cuss who's allus knockin'-~
Is it you?
Every scheme of life he's blockin'-- Il
Is it you?
Someone's allus. allus mopin',
An in darkened ways a-gropin',
Stead o hangin' on an hopin'-
Is it you?
Los Angeles Express.
DISTINCTION.
@She's a very Intellectual woman.9t
$50 hear. Is she intelligent?n-
Life.
:'sSse
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
DISTINCTION.
QUITE so.

QUITE SO.
@The Cossack is hardy fellow. A
beating is mere picnic for him."
sort of a knouting, so to speak"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
me Ex=JukfQ52 ===
His Good Side
BY sydney Brooks

far from being in himself man. the testimony of all
observers agrees in depicting Abdul Hamd as absolutely
the reverse There is in Abdul Hamd, wrote former
Servian minister who knew him intimately, "a peculiar
modesy tmdity and tenderness which are quite woman
v He always looks earnest almost sad he sub
dued by the consciousness of his responsibilities He
smiles quietly sadly often out he hardly ever
LAUGHS loudly He Is distinctly aesthetic taste
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11
ca~sr~e~ : The -~Gress
) Psychology of Baseball
oQ~Ssse
fy Hugh ). Fullerton

EARLY every baseball game is and lest on one pla
play that comes at the psychological instant Among
players who study psychology, the crucial monen
known as 1.-The break phenomenon which not one has
ayzed which the players themselves do not under
stand Twenty the bench watching closely and
ineny every of the pitcher every swing of his arm
The tide of battle RISES ebbsand then suddenly at the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-11

one psychic of will but the 81
fellows bench see
something the "break' has come
paseh almost psychological athletic Why team
Iot with the
by one batter pitcher and helpless before anoher
49,
cannot hat half as psychological problems American