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The Alaska citizen., 1910-07-09
THE 4TH OF JULY
 SPORTS NATIONS BIRTHDAY CEAEBR VT ED WITH USUAL EXERCISES
 AND REJOICING. EVERYBODY HAS 4 GOOD TIME
I airbank> and DiettICt ComcI~mnI.,t the foith Anniversary oi the Founding of the Republic With Sport, and Pasiincs.

The Fourth of July celebra- tions were conducted with mark ed enthusiasm and a total ab. sence of disorder. Throughout the days covered by the pro ceedings the duties of the po- lice Were confined to the rcgu- lation of traffic, and it was only necessary to make one or two arrests.
 The arrangements could not have been more perfect, the events following close upon one another without a hitch.
 On Sunday July ,, the Califor- mia baseball team beat the Ath- letics by , to nil, after d we'll played game.
 In the evening of the same day the Marathon race was pull ed off at Model park. There were large number of entries, and large crowd assembled to witness the event. The race was won easily by Hyde, , hours and 6 minutes, with Norman second and Lund third. Hleidin- ger quit at little over l6 miles.
 The attendance on Front street on the Fourth wa$ very large. the grand stand being packed to it's capacity.
 The usual children's parade was held in the morning.
 At l:30 the sports program commenced, and Was followed with the keenest interest by all present It is difficult to say which events excited most in- torest, but we are inclined to think that the rock drilling con test was the most popular, cS- pecially the pluclly attempt of Cue Erlina to win the grand prize single handed against two teams.
 The pole vault was next in or der, chiefly on account of the fine vaulting of Lounsberry, with nine feet to his credit.
 Wallace Cathcart also did splendidly, winning the l0O- yards, the 50yards, the 75-yards and the 220 yards race. He was a popular winner.
 The ladies eXperimented with the hammer, finishing up With bruised thumbs and other casu- alties. Mrs. Carrie Curtis and Mrs. D. keeler were the two winners of first prizes.
 Dan Jones won the old mems race, G. J. Cassidy the fat mems race, George Lounsberry the running high jump, the wheel barrow race, the hop, skip and jump, and the running broad jump.
 The doughnut-eating contest was won by Cecily Conway.
 The pieeating contest caused olsiderable anlsem9at. bein z won by Louis Conway.
 The first prize in the rock drilling contest was won by Nc Gillivray and Ojar, the second by Rice and Lamprecht.
 The sports were continued on Tuesday morning at Model park, when the Gun Club en- gagged in ap-shooting contests, and a horse race meeting took place at the same place in the afternoon.
 In the evening the grandstand on Front was again crowded to it's utmost capacity, in order to watch the greased pig contest and the various children's events.
 The proceedings lasted until late hour, and when they came to a close, it was universally ac- knowledged that the celebra- tions were in all respects equal to any that have gone before. Great praise is due to the vari- ous committees and all who help ed by their tireless energy to make the annual festivities such a huge success.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-07-09
COLLAPSE OF REPUbL|CAN HiACH|NE
USF1ERED IN WITH BRASS BANDS THE ORR CONl-
 MTTTEES FIRST MEETING PROVES A HARD FROST

the whole political history of Alaska there has been presented wou spec e than witnessed the held endorse the of Ed as Republican candidate for delegate from this territory.
 With all the fanfare and drums which preceded the meeting haNheaed
 indeed send cold ver down the back the w0Idbe delegate could beer Tn attendance
 After the meeting had been called order those proceeded elect president his difficult No felt like hopeless task last the difficulty by et who present. ln Rhodes the lamb selected for the slaughter hear his he the doubtful that literally elected vice president, and Joe Morrow elected
 who had the in the Or he could not be expected thu greatly and certainly did
 of the fact that begged from all both the of brass bands and feodd editorials local journals only 70 allowed themselves on record as members the Orr club.
 fact the lack of interest exhibited b repetition the Wn campaign far has The people Alaska done with both sections of the Republican They do intend send of the Washington will they be satisfied with man who has done so little as Wckerham
 The hopes of the people Alaska cented e only from whom anything of lasting benefit be obtained The eo Alaska looking the Democratic relieve them back for and they will not look in
 Within three days the Democrats will call the this lend their and their business who will be selected from herr to standard of Democracy to ynexA
 And the respond the call
The Alaska citizen., 1910-07-09
FAIR.ABNES MOTHER LODE.

What is supposed to be the moth CT lode vein of the Fairbanks min eral belt has been located in a IA foot vein of solid quartz, opened up on Dan McCarty's tunnel on Fair banks creek.
 Groupings supposed to belong to the same vein can be traced for many miles, and it is believed by experienced miners that it is the mother lode which has supplied the Fairbanks district with it's gold.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-07-09

The Mule Skinners' union called out the band this evening. The band was supposed to be figurative ly wind We don't wish to but in, but we would respectfully suggest to the Republican committee that their supporters would have pre- ferred oats - or even missiles. But there is no knowing what hide bound Republican will eat when he gets nettled.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-07-09

Most comedians are no laughing matter.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-07-09

Manifest Destiny is the term which men apply to the thing they want to do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
Clinton Editor Doesn't Want
"Ready-Made" Editorials.

A fellow up in Illinois is sending
out a circular and samples" pro-
posing to furnish. ready written
editorials" for weekly newspapers
and dailies too, we may suppose,
for so much cash per month.
The Clinton Gazette editorials,
good, bad or Indifferent as they may
be, are purely home product, con-
jecsured and turned out by the same
old independent pencil-pusher that
has been behind the gun" for near
ly twenty-five years.
We are not hankering after any
thing ready-made except it be some
thing to hide our anatomy and to
sustain and nourish the department
of the interior, and are not over
fastidious about the quality of these
requisites, and we are inclined to
lool, with measure of pity upon
the editor" who is not able to ex-
press his own convictions, if any he
has, and would advise in all good
faith and tenderness some few of
the craft who lack the ability and
mother wit to- express themselves to
go by freight. Clinton Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
Campaign in Saluda.

Saluda, June 2e-The county e1-
ecutive committee met here today to
assess candidates, fix the dates for
the county campaign meetings and
to transact other business. Candi-
dates will be assessed as follows,
Members of the house $3.50 each;-
treasurer, $3.50; auditor $3.50;
magistrates $l.OO. 1t was decided
to have all candidates for magistrate
go into the primary and take their
chances before the people.
Seven campaign meetings will be
held as follows: Zoar, August 8;
Oak Grove, August 49, d. c.
Smiths, August le; ]. D. Oxner's
August 10; Will Werts', lnear Good
Hope, August 90; Ridge Spring,
August 25; Saluda, August 81.
Pledges must be filed and assess
ments paid on or before noon of
August s.-The State
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
AUTOMOBILE RIDE.
Children Of Bap list Sunday
School Given Automobile
Ride and Picnic on Col
& lege Grounds.

Following the custom of some
years. standing of providing some
form of entertainment for the chill
dren, the superintendent, Mr.. w.
E. tCogburn, assisted by the teach
ess and Others, first and foremost
being DIR. Burts, arranged a very
pleasant entertainment for the chill
dren and young people Friday af-
ternoon. Almost the entire school
assembled at the Baptist church at
FIVE o'clock and were taken around
the belt"-up. Columbia street by
MIR. B. E. Nicholson's and around
by Mr.. ). n. P. Roper's-in auto
mobiles. Instead of returning to the
church with their human freight,
tile automobiles were unloaded at
the college, where committee of
faithful ladies had provided an al
most unlimited quantity of re-
freshments.
Those to whom the schools are
greatly indebted for their automo-
Biles are DIR. j. G.. Tompkins,
DIR. J. S. Byrd, Prof. J. F. Entz-
miager, the Edgefeld Garage con-
ducted by Messrs. Strom and It'd
we'll, and Mr.. J. Fl. White, of
Johnston. These gentlemen con-
tributed the most pleasant feature
OF the occasion and a vote of thanks
has been unanimously extended
tk;em. Mr.. J. Fl. White came all the
way from Johnston in his splendid
new touring car to take the children
o,lt for Soy ride" The entire
Sunday school, young and old, are
especially grateful to him.
After all had partaken freely of
cake and tte delicious fiuit punch,
the little folks engaged in various
games that caused the hours to
pass speedily by. As night came
or bonfres were lighted about the
groveat such intervals as to shed
a blaze of light over the entire cam
pus.
A pleasant and amusing feature,
amusing because of her sparkling
wit and very striking originality,
was the fortune telling by Miss Ma
mic Fla ke. tsS1A tent, 1-was arranged IN
f fff6nt 1t I II f sks IL colll fof this 81 $ lad yIof
SURPRISING wisdom, and SO great
was the crowding about the tent
AMI demands upon her talent that
some would have been let down in
from the top had it been possible.
The little folks and young people
made the most of this merry outing
and will hold the occasion and
those who made it possible in pleas
ant memory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
Delicate Compliment

Many delicate compliments have
been paid the fair sex by men sub
tie in speech, but the following
comes straight from the heart of an
illiterate negro, who was married
in the south the other day by a
white minister. At the conclusion
of the marriage the groom asked the
price for the service.
Oh, WE'LL" answered the minister,
6 you can pay me whatever you think
it is worth to YOU"
The negro turned and silently
looked his bride over from head to
foot; then, slowly rolling up the
white of his eyes, said:
"Lawd, sab, you has ruined me
for life; you has, for sure"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

day for Louisville, KY, for visit
to the firm of r. M. Hughes d Co,
for whom he travels. He will De
Joined in Asheville by his brother
Mr.. ]. M. Black, who is also a trsv-
cling salesman.
Miss Annie Waters, of Augusta,
has been on a visit to her parents.
Miss Orlena Cartledge has returned
from Camden where she has been
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Frank
Williams.
Mrs. Beulah Kenny Barr, of Sa-
yannah, will arrive this week for a
visit to relatives.
Mrs. Mary Ashley, of Fruit HILL,
was here this week on her way to
Aiken for visit to the home of
Mrs, M. L. Ashley.
Mrs. Peter Epes and children will
leave at an early date for Peters
burg, Va, to visit the formers
mother, Mrs. Smith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
Stores to Close July 4th.

We, the undersigned merchants
and business men of the town of
Edgefeld, agree to close our places
of business on next Monday, July
4th, it being a legal holiday, the
banks will be closed and salesday
will be postponed until Tuesday,
July 5th. May & Prescott, Dorm &
Mans, Ramsey & Jones, J. Gold
berg & Son, Stewart 6 Kernaghan,
J. Rubenstein, Edgefeld Mercan-
tile Co., w. H. Turner, Rives
Bros, w. E. Lynch & Co., w. w.
Adams & Co., Jones & Son, w. A.
Hart, Penn q Holstein, B. Tim
mons, T. P. Lyon 6 Co., n. 81.
Sanders, A. A. Edmunds meat mar
ket, w. L. Dunovant, j. w. Peak,
Dunovant & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
Great Loss to State.

In the recent death of Judge
Charles G. Dantzler of Orangebnrg
South Carolina sustained an If
reparable loss. He was not only noted
for his ability as a lawyer and
Judge but for his exalted Christian
character. Last week while Judge
Aldrich was holding court in Lau-
rens an hour was set apart for the
purpose of doing honor to Judge
Dantzler. Beautiful eulogies were
pronounced by the members Of the
bar, one of whom, among other
things, gave utterance to the follow
ing:
. And I wish to lay another tribute
to him as Christian man. / have
it upon, good authority, from a
friend of mine who lives at Edge
field, that when Judge Dantzler was
holding court in that little town, in
stead of being desirous of intruding
himself upon the public by way of
making public address, he was a
man of such modesty that when he
was called upon to make public
address in one of the churches of
Edgefeld-a Sunday school ad-
dress the modesty of the man char
acterized him when he said, Oh. no,
he wouldn't make a, Sunday school
address, but if the superintendent
would permit him, he would offer a
prayer. So Judge Dantzler, instead
of making a public reclamation II
one of the churches of Edgefeld,
knelt down and offered up public
prayer. allude to that incident to
sh ow that Judge Dantzler was moi
only great Judge, but that he was
| a pious Christian gentleman, and
that he was modest man, and in
stead of seeking opportunity to dis
play his learning and his literary
ability, he was always willing t.
| play the humble role of an humble
Christian
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
MIR. Clyde Burts to Wed.

DR.. and Mrs. G. E. Burts left
Monday afternoon for Spartanburg
to attend the marriage of the form
er's brother, Mr.. Clyde Burts, to
Miss Mamie Norris. For several
years Mr.. Burts has been principal
of the graded school at Easley and
Miss Norris, who was formerly from
Anderson, also taught in the Easley
school three years. From Spartan
burg DR.. and Mrs. G. E. Burts and
little Charles will go. to Anderson,
where Mrs. Burts will remain with
her mother during the summer. DR.
Burts will return to Rdgefeld the
latter part of this week, conducting
services as usual on Sund ay next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

He (tenderly)-And what do you
think of the engagement ring sent
you, Doris?
She (delightedly)-Why, 1 think
it is a beauty, Jack-the very hand
soonest one l ever had given me-
Lippincott's Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

A stranger rode up to farm
house and said to the farmer: L
understand you have a fine cow.
What will you take for her?" See
here," responded the farmer, has
that cow been killed by the railroad,
or are you the assesscr?"- Atchi-
son Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

"The chicken stew has two prices
in the bill of fare. How is that,
waiter?"
with chicken init, it is 80 cents;
without it TO-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

Squeamish Guest LAS waiter
places water before Waiter,
are you sure this is boiled?"
Walter am positive, sir. y
Squeamish Guest(putting it to his
lips )-"But it seems to taste pretty
hard for distilled water"
Waiter That's because it's
hard-boiled distilled water, sir. y
Chicago News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
A Historic Spot

Husband-Are you aware, my
dear, that on this grassy spot began
a war that lasted ten years?
Wife-Why, John it was here
that you proposed to me.
Husband-Exactly. Just 10 years
-apo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

She-Some day l want to show
you our family tree.
He" looking at her admiringly)
Il should like to see it. l am sure
it must be peach.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
ing Of prisoners after capture, and
that + do not believe my mea killed

iudt \ w ValolOOANSsSls -
any Of yours, except under circun1-
stances ID which il was perfectly
Legitimate and proper that they
should kill them. It IS q part Of
the system of thieves, whom you
designate as your foragers, to- fire.
the dwellings Of. those citizens
whom they, have robbed. To check
this ;inhuman system, which is just
IN execTsted by every civilized ma
ton, IhaHe directed my men to
Isho oot down any of your men caught
burning houses. This order shall
remain iii force ass long as you dis
grace the profession of arms by al,
lSwing your men TO destroy private
dwellings. &
You say that. ! cannot of course
question your right To forage on the
country as it as old as history. !"
Il do not, sir, question this right
Bat there. .is a right older even than
this, and one more alisnable le-the8
right that every man has to de-
|fend his home and protect those who
are dependent upon him; and from,
my heart, Ivish that every old man
and boy in the country who can IRE
q gun would.shoot down as he would
q wild beast,athe men who are desc
|lating their land, burning their
homes and Insulting their women.
Y on are particular in defining and,
Ealaiming Your ssWar rights" May
Task if you enumerate among these
the right to FIRE upon q; defenceless
City without notice and burn that.
city to the ground after,it had been
surrende cred by the inhabitants, who
claimed, though in Yain, that pro-
lection is always accordedin civil
|ized warefare to. nen-c omhatants; to
FIRE the dwellings of citizens after
robbing them; and to perpetrate
|egen darker crimes than these,
tcrines clii too black to be mentioned?
Yon have permitted, if y2u have
mot ordered the commission of these
Eoffences against humanity and the
rules OF war; you fired on the city
of Columbia without a word of
warning; after its surrender by the
mayor. who demanded protection to
private property, you laid the whole
city in ashes, leaving amidst its
ruins thousands of old men and
helpless women and children who
are l;kelyt to perish. Ihemareh can be
traced by: the larid igiit:of burning
sbegses iIl use. 81
sh6id there IS Ilo# an agony Rorse'
than death: The Indian scalpedt
his victim regardless Of age Of SEX
but with all his barbarity he always
respected the persons of his female
captiYes. Your soldiers, more saw
age than Tie Indian, insult those
whose natural protectors are absent.
In conclusion, / have only to re-.
queststhat when you have one of my
men murdered" or disposed Of"
for the terms appear synonymous
with you, you will let me hear of it,
that may know what action to
take in the matter. In the mean
time I shall hold ffty-six of your
men as hostages for those you have
ordered to be executed.
1 am yours, etc.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

Mr.. Rich-I suppose you find
that baby brightens up the
house.
Mr.. Benedict Yes; we burn
nightly twice the gas we used to.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29

Barber Haven't I shaved your
face once before?
Patron-Yes, but it's all healed
up now.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
S. S. CONVENTION
Baptist Sunday School Conyen.
ton Meets With Red
Hill Church on July
9th and 28th

tlSt SunQav scnO0A cOnVentlOn Wilde "A
held this year on the Westrside, the !
meeting last year having been held
at Trenton. The convention prom
ises to be a very profitable one. The 81
committee on program has selected
a number of timely topics bearing
upon Sunday school work and have
placed some Of the ab1est speak
ers in the county upon the program.
The convention has been set one
week later than was originally in
tended, on accountof the lateness of !
the crops. By the 9th and 2sth
of July farmers will have practi-
cally nothing to do and the candi-
dates will also be abroad in the land,
which means that the meeting will
be largely attended by persons from
far and near. The Red Hill peo-
pie are also ideal hosts.
The following is the ver, inter.a
esting program in detail:> 3
Wednesday 3;
1890 a. m. Devotional exerciis-
es, G. E. Quarles
IL a. m. Organization
1880 a. M. Welcome, G, NJ
Mellichamp
Response. J. H. Courtney
l1:45 a. m. Report, Field secre
taries and verbal reports Of schools
1915 p. m. The Sunday SCHOOL, :.
the educational department of thes n,
church. DR.. &c. E. Burts, Rev. j.
p. Mealing, 7. G. Talbert.
100 p. m. Recess, one hour.
900 p. m. Song service
2:l5 p. m. The pastor and the
Sunday school, J. d. Hughey, Rev. i.,2s..
P. B. Lanham, A. S. Tompkins
2:45 p. M The teacher. His IS
Opportunity, his responsibility, his
Helps. ID. A. ]. Bell, J.AE. John
stor, John McKie
s:I5 p. m. The Sunday school
and the Orphanage. O.. Sheppard,
J. Il. Allen, r. z. Strom
Thursday I &:
saa asas u p q slt lEjs ! szsss s
NJ. Organized Sunday 4.
school Glasses. Rev. a, H. Garrett, r5s
w. E. Lott, W..sB. Cogburn. Il:
1880 a. m. Value Of the child.
P. III. Bussey, j. %. Atkinson, j. L. 5 s
Minis.
1900 a. m. Is there continuous
need of emphasizing temperance in
the Sunday school? JIG. Morgan,
w. D. Holland, G. E. Burts
1880 a. m. The Sunday school
and the community. Rev. J. T. y
Littlejohn, Rev. P. P. Blalock, E.
G. Morgan
One hour recess
300 p. m. The Sunday school,
it's worldwide conception, Prof. P.
P. Burns, Cleveland Callison, T. E.
Dorm
2:so p. m. The future men and
women. What are they to be? F.
n. K. Bailey, P. 81. Bussey, Jr.,
Manly Timmons, w. D. Holland.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
l am yours, etc.,
WADE HAMPTON,

In the face of this threat of retail.
iation it is safe to say that Sherman
reconsidered his iIl-advised PROPOSE
ton to murder his defenceless
prisoners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-06-29
Assessments Heavy in Other
Counties.

In order for the candidates in this
county to see how lenient the coun-
ty executive has been we will oc-
casionally publish the assessments
of other counties. The following
are the assessments levied in New
berry county:
House of representatives $1,000
County auditor 1900
County treasurer 1900
Probate Judge 1000
Magistrate for Nos. l and 1000
Magistrate for No. 4 500
Magistrate for No. 9 500
All other magistrates 1.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08

orabe there will no doubt be large num- bers to avail themselves of the special opportunity to see the big exposition and to help in boosting the city.
 At the meeting of the city council last night another effort was made to reach an agreement with the Alabama City Gadsden and Attalla Railway company ir reference to the paving of Chestnut street. MT. Sehuler of the company was present, and while the matter was dis cussed pro and con, no definite con clusion was reached. It is quite likely, however, that the city and company will yet come to a mutual understanding, and that the paving will be accomplished be- fore the contractors leave the city.
 The postmaster has advised the coun- cil that 1t is imperative that some ae- tion be taken looking to the numbering of the houses in the city so that the de- livering of the mails may be facilitated. As the matter now stands there are few patrons that can be located excepting as a matter of personal knowledge on the part of the carriers. The city clerk, in seeking to make collections on water. is also confronted with the same problem. The council has therefore appointed a committee to make an investigation as to the probable cost. and it is probable