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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Tariff Board BiII Passes.

Washington.-After considering the
matter for more than seven hours un-
der a special rule the house of repre-
sentatives by vote of 1S6 to So pass
ed the bill providing for a permanent
tariff board of five members. This is
the first of the legislation recommend
ed by President Taft to be adopted IN
the house. The Democrats split on
the passage of the bill, and, although
Champ Clark, the minority leader,
voted for the measure, ninety OF his
followers voted against it. Tne other
tnree were Progressive Republicans.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
OVERSEE FLIGHT FAILS.
Nccurdy Dropped Into Sea on Key
West-Havana Flight.

Havana, Cuba-J. A. D. McCurdy,
a Canadian by birth. but now affiiiat-
ed with American aviators, set new
record in over-the-water flights, COW
ering a distance of close to hundred
miles from Key West. to within ten
miles of Havana, when, from a slight
accident, he was compelled to drop
into the sea. There he remained, his
biplane floated by pontoons, until the
lifeboat of the torpedo boat destroyer
Terry picked him up.
The fight was for $4,000, Of which
$4,000 was offered by the Havana
Post and $4,000 by the Havana city
council.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
more TROOPS Sent
TO Mexican BORDER
THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
ADOPTS MEASURES FOR EN-
RI FORCING NEUTRALITY.
FOR NEUTRAL PROTECTION
Federal Troops lnadequateIy Equip
ped to Meet Insurreetionists--Gov-
errment of Mexico Pleased.

Washington.-The acute revolution
ary situation along the northern bor-
der of Mexico has moved the Amerl-
can government to rush twelve ad-
ditional troops of cavalry to the from
tier to preserve the neutrality OF the
United States. The American mill
tary forces will prevent not only the
movement of revolutionary bands from
this country into Mexico, but also
will prohibit defeated revolutionists
with arms from seeking refuge on
the territory of the United States.
This action. was based upon strong
representations from the Mexican gov
ernment to the effect that armed
bands of revolutiaries have been en-
tering Mexico at isolated places along
the southern boundary of the United
States. Furthermore, it was declared,
revolutionists have crossed the Rio
Grande from Mexico, entering the
United States for the purpose OF max
ing their way undisturbed through
American territory and then re-enter::
ing Mexico for the purpose OF operat-
ing against strategic point. In re-
ply to the protests of Mexico, the
United States government has assured
that country that every measure will
be adopted with a view to preventing
any violation of neutral attitude on
the part of the United States.
Of the twelve companies Of cavalry
consisting of about seven hundred and
fifty men, ordered southwark, four
will be sent from the Preside, Cal;
six from Fort Meade, s. D.; and two
from Fort Wingate, N. Mex. This
will make the total military represen-
tation of the United States aligned
along the frontier twenty-five troops
Of cavalry, or about fifteen hundred
men. The troops ordered south will
be stationed along the border from Ell
Paso, Texas, to Calexico, Cal.
Ell Paso, Tex.-A messenger from
General Orozco, commanding the in
surrecto troops, threatened Juarez and
made his way into FL Paso. He bore
message from the revolutionary
leader asking that a message he sent
from Ell Paso to notify the American
consul at Juarez warning him Of the
intended assault, and requesting MIN
to warn none combatants to seek safe
ty. The generals message declared
former messengers sent direct TO Jua-
rez had been intercepted by the Fed
eral authorities. The messenger de-
toured Juarez, crossing the border
north Of the city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
s2,uoo,ooo For Aged Ministers.

Cnicago.-Two million dollars for
the support of superannuated minist-
ers of the Methodist Episcopal church
was decided on by the board Of con-
ference claimants of the national body
which met here. One million dollars
will be for worn-out ministers, the
widows Of deceased pastors end for
dependent children; s1,OO0,0O0 Is for
permanent fund. Bishop Joseph Gerry
presided Tie report of Secretary Jo-
seph B. Hingel showed there are 81
SOS dependent upon the church for
support, 1856 being superannuated
ministers, 1859 widows of ministers
and 33 dependent children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Earthouake Kills Hundreds.

Manila, P. IAN American school
teacher, who has traversed the west
shore of Lake Taal, telegraphs that
nve small villages were destroyed by
The tidal wave which followed the
eruptions of the volcanic Taal, and
chat not less than three hundred per-
sons have been killed in that vicinity.
All towns within a radius of twenty
miles have suffered from the ra::i OF
mud and stones, which still continues.
ID the native population in all IL.
&c ,rions is abandoning the villages
I'd fleeing to the hills il terror.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
TilIman Given a Pension.

Washington.-Col. James H. Till
man, nephew Of Senator Tillman OF
South Carolina, who was recently re-
ported to be alone and penniless. ana
diving of tuberculosis, is now drawing
$50 a month pension from the United
States for, services rendered in the
Spanish American war; The pension
bill was introduced by Representative
Patterson of South Carolina. Colonel
Tillman, it is said, has never been
the same man since his trial on the
charge of killing Editor Gonzales OF
the Columbia IS. c. State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
BRYAN FLORIDA's SENATOR.
Brother of Former U. S. Senator Wins
His Seat.

Jacksonville, Fla.-N. P. Bryan and
w. A. Blount, the two candidates for
the senatorial nomination ran neck
and neck with N. P. Bryan only a
lew hundred votes ahead. The re.
manning counties to be heard from
will materially increase Bryan's lead.
and he will be elected.
The vote was nearly onehalf larger
than that cast in the first primary
Bryan is a brother Of the late Unit
ed States Senator Bryan, who died
shortly after taking his seat, and was
succeeded by Senator Fletcher. The
primary was made necessary by the
death of ex-Gov. N. B. Broward, who
had been nominated to succeed Sena-
tor Taliaferro. Bryan belongs to the
Progressive wing of the Democracy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
rycrida crocers Get New Trial.

Jacksonville, Fla.-A new trial was
granted by Judge J. w. Locke, in
the United States court here, in the
5000 600 damage suit of John T. Ham
mond of Orlando, Fla, VS.. The Con-
solidated Grocery Company of Jack
sonville and other members of the
Southern Wholesale Grocers' Associa-
ton. This suit, which was brought
under the Sherman antitrust act, re-
suited in verdict of guilty and as
sessment of one dollar damages for
the plaintiff. Allegation is made that
nrors were unduly Influenced.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Census Machinery Injuries Girl.

Washington.-The power-driven tab.
ulating machinery of the census bu-
reau was credited with its first acci-
dent when Miss Alice V. Houghton,
clerk, was scalped by the instru-
ment at which she was employed. Her
hair became entangled in the rollers
and her scalp, including the skin Of
her forehead and her eyebrows, was
ripped cff The doctors took 100
stitches. They believe the girl will
recover and possibly save her hair.
An investigation looking to the install
lation Of safety devices will be made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
colonel Roosevelt in the West.

Los Angeles, Cal-Theodore Roose'
velt's next month will bear directly
upon mis- work as naturalist. Ac-
cording to a telegram received by
DR.. ]. A. E. Scherer, president OF the
Throp university, the colonel says he
will arrive in Pasadena the morning
of March 21. IN the afternoon ne eX-
poets to pass some time with John
Burrough and John Muir, who have
devoted years to scientific research
in the west. In the evening Colonel
Roosevelt will deliver an address on
Zoology CT Africa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Missouri State Capitol Elurned.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The Missouri
Capitol building was destroyed by
fire. Many of the records oil the Gov
ernor's and other State officials are
lost. The records of the House OF
representatives were destroyed
while those Of the Senate were saved.
In the State treasurer's office, more
than $4,000 is in the time vault, sup.
posedly fire-proof and may be saved
wheE the debris is cleared away.
Theirs was 40 insurance. The Capitol
was erected in 1888 at cost of $3.50;
OOo, ana ir 1857 remodeled.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
HOOPER'S FIRST MESSAGE.
New Governor of Tennessee criticizes
Previous Administration.

H . o.
Nashville, Tenn.-ln his first mes
sage to the Tennessee general assem-
bly,, Governor Hooper censured the
Patterson administration for the non
enforcement of prohibition laws. Gov
ernor Patterson, his immediate prede-
cessor, was himself partially respon.
sible for such an abuse, declared Gov
ernor Hooper, by exercising too great
an executive clemency.
Prohibition was but one Of the many
subjects which received considerable
attention in Governor Hooper's mes
sage. Recommendation extending all
the way from changes in the agricul-
tural department to amendments in
the Z '~-ce law are outlined by him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
7oo People Victims of Volcano.

Washington.-The eruption of Taai
volcano and the accompanying dis
turbances in the Philippines killed 700
people in the town of Talisay, accord
ing to the report OF the governor OF
Batangas province, which was cabled
to the war department by Governor
General Forbes of the Philippine ISL
ands. The earthquake shocks con-
tinue, the governor general added.
Delegate Apacible, representing Ba-
tangas in the Philippine assembly, re-
ports that 5000 families nave been
ruined by the disaster.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

1t is said that whistiing is now
lad in Washington society among the
women. The pessimists, who have
been unable to shock the country with
their walls over the terrible deteriora-
Hon of the race caused by cigarette
lsnoking among women, will now have
d fresh outlet for their vociferous
calamity outbursts. And - a result
the women will, as long as it pleases
Them, keep CT whistling.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Noted Southern Educator Dead.

Charlottesville. Va.-Dr James A.
Harrison, for Is years professor OF
English and romance languages in the
of Virginia, and one of the
best known authors of the South, died
herei He produced many books and
contributed to many journals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

| A man in a Philadelphia theater
lore to pieces big hat which hid his
view of the stage. Of course. they
had to arrest him. but no one will
doubt that he was a martyr to the
sacred cause of our common hu-
tmanity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Jerry Moore Was There.

Jerry Moore, the champion boy
corn grower of the world, went with
the South Carolina delegation to Co.
lumbus, Ohio. The delegation left in
a special car on the Carolina Spe-
cial" for Columbus to bring the next:
National Corn Exposition to Colum-
bia. More than thirty we'll known
business men attended from this.
State. The champion boy corn
grower was the guest of the Column
bia Chamber of Commerce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

They have accused the family fly,
3fhe night-singing family mosquito, OF
INJECTING with tuberculosis, and now
they say the family cat must go for
tbs same reason. But when the last
its abolished there will come the threat
|of the rat with the bubonic plague
sgerm. No matter which way we turn
I'VE are confronted with new peril.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Science is skeptic about the al
legged evolution Of bear-dog 1t Is
IJ;sRca,t to see, even If. the allegation
were true, how such an evolution Of
:puimal combinations could benefit
iinunkind. Experiments would be more
.useYEl looking toward the production
~ !. rule with lamblike traits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

| "a physician in Washington, who
aeyidently is obsessed with the idea OF
jhefng the benefactor of his race, de-
,clares that silence is the best cure for
nervous disorders in women. But
with all his science he does not know
iths nervous sex, If he thinks a die
hum like this, after centuries OF Of
iS,.nssye and defensive volubility, Is
igping to make them stop talking.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Corn Growers Take Prizes.

Columbus, Ohio.-Prize-winners IN
corn, grain and seed competitions at
the National Corn show have been an
nounced. Stephen Henry CT Melrose,
Ia, and Jerry Moore Of Winona, s. c.,
boys of Is, who won prizes offered by
the secretary of agriculture for the
best production per acre of corn, we're
awarded an automobile and a ribbon
respectively by the exposition man
asement
R. P. Hayes of Ashevlle, N. c., won
the worlds prize for the best pop
corn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

] A man In Pittsburg pleaded that he
t5neat his wife only when she needed it..
!!Hut as he found when she had him
semi to jail, there is. nothing about
which people are so ungrateful as
,fse solicitude of others for their
snornl welfare.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

| a New York woman who has been
arrested for bigamy says she married
her first husband for spite and the
lseccnd on bet. We think the joke
was ON the man who enabled her to
fWin the bet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Presbyterian U;,ion Legal.

Montgomery, Ala.-union OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian church and
the Presbyterian church OF the Unit
ed States, under the latter name, was
pronounced legal in a decision rem
dered by the Alabama supreme court,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

1 a bride of seventy-eight in Brooklyn
Us accused of eccentricity. The fact
zlnt she Is romantic enough to be a
birdie ought In itself to prove the
charge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

! English scientists are now discuss
ing beer without alcohol. They
should bear In mind the discontinue
Rhich overlook tho discoverers OF
pdcrless limburger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

i The horse had a great year in 1910,
thereby proving that the progress OF
;tse times makes ple1ty of room for a
.vonderful automobile boom without
jrrowding out the most useful animal
,roan ever donesticated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

] One thousand copies Of the book
written by the king Of Italy were COB
Bled up as soon as they were placed
'yua the market. For successful au-
Ahnrship try being king.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

i Science, says an expert. will make
lynen In the future centenarians. But
iit is impossible to please everybody.
This news will raise calamity howl
nrcm the pessin1ists and undertakers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
"He lnsulted Me and | Killed Him.

"He lnsulted Me and ! Killed HIM"
Charleston, S. c. Mrs. N. NJ.
Hayes, young married woman, in
her home in Tabor, N. C. Just acoss
the South Carolina line, saot four
times and killed Robert NJ. Floyd,
prominent church member, and a
member of the senior class at the
South Carolina Medical College in
Charleston. His home is in Conway,
"He insulted me and killed him"
was her simple statement. Floyd Wa
30 years of age and well educated.
Mrs. Hayes, the slayer of the young
man, is prominently connected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

+ The Evansville (Ind.) man who is
suing for a divorce because his wife
bathes her pet dog in the dishpan
Is unreasonable. She might nave
compelled him to do it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Puerto cortez Captured by Rebels.

PueTt0 CUTItz CdPtureu Dy hGCtTS'
Puerto Cortez. Honduras. the
evacuation of Puerto Cortez by the
government troops, the followers Of
Manual Bonilla, leader of the revolu-
tiorists, gain control OF the entire At.
lantic coast of Honduras
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

I A woman in Pennsylvania town
found a gold nugget in chickens
rraw. Poultry will now get dearer
than ever with the prospect Of every
hens being its own gold mine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Lona Staple Sold for IS Cents.

S. A. Burns, president of the An
derson County Farmers Union, has
sold seven bales of long stape cotton,
grown on his farm in Rock Mills.
Township, to Lewis w. Parker, of
Greenville, for is cents per- pound,
The bales average 500 pounds each.
Mr. Burns says that the long staple,
cotton grows just as well as the,
ordinary cotton, making the same,
yield to the acre, and with no more,
fertilizer and cultivation than is
needed for the short staple. He ex-
poets to plant his whcle crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

iy 1T took 1929 hunters to kill 5,551
saeer In ssaine during the recent open.
season. II the hunters had used clubs
instead of guns they might have
a,rought down a few mor3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
River-Harbor Bill Passed.

Washington.-After three hours OF
consideration the senate passed the
iver and harbor bill carrying appro-
priations aggrcgating about SS6.OOO,'
100.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

If the surviving aviato7s should hold
reunions at the close Of the years
would they be able to get special
rates from the railroads?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

i Uncle Sam has just paid $3.50 for
clothes worn in the Civil war. This is
setting good example to the men
who never pay their tailor bills.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
competinu for Aerial League Prize

Paris, France.-Aviator Say. COM
peting for the Aerial League prize
for the aviator flying 90 kilometers
(4O miles) over circular course be-
fore February (, covered 63 kilome-
ters in 30 minutes. He used bl-
plane and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Two persons in Baltimore were mar
s7ed Just for fun. This is another eyi-
ience that the accepted standards OF
arrmcr need revision upward.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Eggs have advanced in price, but
bet us hope that the hens will not
become too proud to keep on lay
Ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

] Whoever began the custom Of spell
ing "shiver" with only one "V" hao
no adequate conception Of the horrors
nj cold street car.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Eels Mills Destroyed.

Amsterdam, N. Y.-The plant of the
Consolidated Woolen Felt mills IN
this city was destroyed by fire, with
a loss of s125,O0O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

And now mere man will be able to
mise in the still, small hours and go
thrDugh the pockets Of his wtfe's
trousers skirt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Schenck and VITO EHu WdrTId9e'
Wheeling, w. Va.-Laura Farms
worth Schenck and her husband, John,
whom she was accused of poisoning,
ended tneir marital affairs when the
amount of alimony the woman VIII
receive was determined. There is no
DISPUTE over the amount.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Several prominent flying, men have
agreed to quit sensational perform
ances. That is getting down to earth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Washington.-The house of repre-
sentatives by a vote of 1SS to l59,
decided in favor of San Francisco,
and against New Orleans, as the city
in which an exposition to- celebrate
the opening of the Panama canal IN
1915 shall be held.
This vote was taken on a roll call
to determine whether San Francisco
resolution or the New Orleans bill
should have consideration in the
mouse. On final vote the San Fran
cisco resolution was passed by a"vote
of 1859 to 43.
San Francisco won by capturing the
Republican vote in the house. New
Orleans support came from the Dem
ocrats. Only thirty Republican voted
Tor New Orleans. Thirty-six Demo
Gratis voted for San Francisco. The
San Francisco resolution does not ask
for government aid in any form. 1t
simply authorizes the president of the
United States to invite foreign ma
tions to participate in the fair.
An effort to amend the resolution
to include provisions for an interna-
tional naval from Hampton Roads
through the Panama canal and up the
west coast to San Francisco was de-
feated on a parliamentary point OF
order.
The New Orleans bill called for an
appropriation O. s1,OOO,OO0 for gov
ernment exhibit and the creation of a
government commission.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

J Ths whirling dervishes of scrutari
are out on strike. This carries the
strfke business to the limit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Safe Blowers rob Illinois Bank.

Safe Blowers Tob Illinois Bank.
Davenpor' Three masked
men blew ope h vault in the Farm
ers' Bank at Sherrard, ILL.,, worked
the combination on the silver chest
and obtained 500. A woman in
hotel nearby heard the explosion and
gave the alarm, but the thieves es-
caped in buggy they had stolen
and drove to Rock Island.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

! Aviation appears to be good deal
like playing the game at Monte Carlo.
Few people know when to quit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Socialist Editors Sentence commuted

Washington. President Taft COM
muted the sentence of Fred K. War
rem. the Socialist editor, who was re-
Gently sentenced to six months i'm
prisonment and S1,5OO fine. by strik-
ing out the Imprisonment, and reduc-
ing the fine to S100.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
choIera Plaque Spreads.

Berlin, Germany-Wcrd was receiv-
cd here that the cholera plague had
spread along the Shan Tung railroad,
the German road which extends from
eastern seaport OF Tsin Tau, west,
247 miles to Tsinan Flu.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
On a cold day the hobble skirt has
3ts advantages.
Tendon should not strain its back
AFeaking mosquitoes on wheel.

Even nursing bottles in New York
give short measure. This is really
The limit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Senator TiIlman's Daughter to Wed,
Senator and Mrs. Tillman an,
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Iona Truman, to Mr.
Charles Sumner Moore, OF Atlantic;
City. The wedding will take place.
in April at Trenton, Senator Till
mans South Carolina home. Miss;
Tillman is the eldest daughter Of,
Senator and Mrs. Tillman and has
spent several winters in Washington;
With them. Mr.. Moore is the son of
Mrs. Hannah Moore, Of Mays Land.
ing, n. j. He is q weil-kno'wn youns
lawyer and is prominently connected