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hills similar to those we occupied. I
could perceive the flames of numerous
camp-fires leaping up into sudden
radiance, while against the brighten.
Ing sky a great flag lazily Tapped it's
folds to the freshening breeze Eyi.
IDENTIFY cur opponents were first astir.
and the headquarters of some division
OF the enemy must be across yonder.
AS l gazcd other fires burst forth to
lett and right, as far as the unaided
eye could carry through the gloom.
and / was thus enabled to trace die
uhctiy those advanced lines opposing
us. Experience told me their position
must be strong one, and their force
heavy.
As | turned to mark our own forma.
ton, the roll Of drums rang out.
while the quickening notes OF the
reyeille sounded down the long lines
OF slumbering men. Life returned. as
II by magic, to those motionless forms.
aud almost In a moment all below me
became astlr, and could clearly
distinguish the various branches of
the service, as they stretched away
commlngied upon either hand We
were evidently stationed close 10 the
centre Of our own position. The in
tervening ground sloped so gently for
ward. while tho hill crest was SO
tAicldy crowned with trees, It looked
an ideal position from which to
advance I'm line Of attack Upon my
right there appeared break IN the
solidity Of our line. but even as
noted It, wondering at the oversight.
tie dense front Of an infantry column
debouched from a raYine and. march.
ing steadily forward, filled the gan.
] could distinctly mark the wearied
manner In which the men COMPOSING
10 flung themselves PROSTATE on the
hard ground tho moment they were
halted doubtless all through the
long hours Of the black night they
bad been toillng on TO DO in time.
Aides were gallOpinR furiously now
among the scattered commands Tho
ooscuring fog slowly rose from of
the face Of the valley. but all tho
ntral portion remained yelled from
view. Suddenly. as I watched tho
brown cloud beneath me was rent
asunder here and there by little spits
o. fire. and 70 was curious to OBJ.
serve how tnose quick spiteful darts
OF flame swept tho full length Of my
vista. ! could distinguish no reports.
1t was too far away-but realized
That the opposing plckets had caught
sight Of each other through the gloom.
Then g big gun doomed almost direct
" opposite me, IT'S flame seeming like
a rcd-hot knife reuding the mist This
had barely vanished whom a sudden
choer rang out upon my left. and /
turned IN time to behold q thin, scat.
tered lne Qf grayclad intapirymen
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CHAPTER XIII.
Field Hosnltal. slxth cnrns

Field Hospital, Sixth Corps.
My head ached so abominably
when / first opened my eyes that l
was compelled to close them again.
merely realizing dimly that | looked
up at something white above me.
which appeared to sway as though
blown gently by the wind. Ny crop
ing hand, the only one / appeared
able to move. told me ! was lying
upon camp-cot with soft sheets
about me. and that my head rested
upon pillow. Then ] passed once
more into unconsciousness, but this
time II was asleep.
When / once more awakened tho
Jhrobbing pain had largely left my
hot temples, and ] saw that the sway.
ing white canopy composed the roof
Of a large tent, upon which tho
golden sunlight now lay in checkered
masses, telling me the canvas had
been erected among trees. A faint
moan caused me to move my head
slightly on the gratefully soft pillow.
and ! could perceive a long row OF
cots, exactly similar TO the one 7
occupied, each apparently filled.
stretching away toward an opening
that looked forth into the open air.
man was moving slowly down the
narrow aisle toward me. stopping
here and there to bend over some
sufferer with medicine or q CHEEKY
word. lie wore short white jacket,
and was without a cap, his head OF
heavy red hair n most conspicuous
object As he approached en-
deavorod to speak, but for the moment
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with memory OF those men whom II
had seen reel and fall upon that
stricken field we had battled so vainly
t. save. Once I wondered, with sud-
den start of fear, If / had lost limb.
II l was to be crippled for life, the
one thing l dreaded above all else.
Feeling feebly beneath my bed-cloth.
irg l tested, as best l could, each
limb. All were apparently intact, al.
though my left arm seemed useless
and devoid OF feeling. broken no
doubt, and heaved sigh Of genuine
relief Then / became partially
aroused to my surroundings by
voice speaking from the cot next
mine.
You lazy Irish marine!" It cried
petulantly, that beef stew was to
have been given me an hour ago."
Sure, sor," was the soothing reply.
''it wasn't to be given yer honor till
two o'clock"
Go Be Continued Next Weok.)
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CHAPTER XXI.
ReInforcements for EARLY.


Come. Wayne. wake up, mani"
Captain. say. you must turn out of
this"
i opened my eyes with O struggle
snd looked up. The golden glow OF
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be air lady well adj
vanced, and l saw the lieutenant of
my troop, Colgate bending over me,
Gttired In service uniform.
What Is it, Jack?"
We have been ordered north on
forced march to join Early, and the
command has already started. have
delayed calling you until the final
moment but knew you would never
forgive being left behind"
Before no had finished ! was upon
the floor. dressing with that rapidity
acquired by years Of practice. my
mind thoroughly aroused to tho
thought of active service once more.
Was II the news I brought in yes
to-day, Colgate, which as stirred this
upY' questioned, hastily dipping into
q basin of water.
i imagine II must have been, sir
replied tho Lieutenant, leaning back
comfortably upon a cracker-box. which
formed our solitary chair. Things
have been on the move ever since. and
10 certainly resembles an advance of
some Importance Staff officers at IL
oil night long, Mechanics division off
Of daylight, while we go out ahead of
siayton's troops Reede was In beast
" good humor when be brought the
orders; that usually means q fight"
ANY artillery"
"Sloans and Rockies batteries are
with ID; did not learn who went out
with McDaniel's Longstreet has
crossed the White Briar"
Yes, 1 know" I said. drawing on
the last Of my equipments. and quick
" glancing about TO assure myself /
had overlooked nothing likely to be
Of value "All ready, Jack. and now
for another dance OF death"
Our regiment was drawn up in the
square Of the little town, and as we
came forth into the glorious sunlight.
the stentorian voice Of the Colonel
called them into column of fours. staff
officers, gray with dust from their all.
night service, were riding madly along
the curb. while at the rear Of our men.
Just debouching from one OF the side
streets appeared the solid front of q
division Of infantry. We had barely
time 70 swing into the saddles Of the
two horses awaiting us, and ride swift
~ to the head Of our command. when
the short, stern orders rolled along
the motlonless line OF troopers, and
The long, silent column swung out to
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[CoNTI NUEp.l.

Ran away?"
Sure; / We bin a hangin on ter
fher manc O. tibet critter fer nigh
pom three mile, an q prayin' fer O
feather bed ter light on. It's my last
1istment en- Their cavalry, We bet.
never seed none o. yer steam keers
but reckon they don't go no faster
ner tibet blame boss. Gosh. Cap, We
amt got no call fer ter git mad; !
couldn't a stopped her with a yoke
o steers. burned If / cud. / sorter
reckon / know now bout whut Scott
meant when he said, The turf the fly.
Ing courser spurned, You bet this
one did"
jed rubbed his cheek as IL 1t stune
him. and looked at him in the faint
dewning light of day, and laughed.
His peaked head and weazen face
looked piteous enough, decorated as
they were with the black loan
through which he had ploughed; his
coat was ripped from tail to collar,
while one of his eyes was nearly
closed where the bruised flesh had
pulled UP over it,
IT is fearful strife, for man en-.
lowed with mortal life,'" he quoted
mourufuily.
You're right" l assented mo
Ioubt you had the worst Of It. But
how came you here?"
Why. wus q huntin' fer a boss
Their ct thet picket post whin we
scared up ther bunch. an by some
sort fule luck get holJ O. thet one,
an luke arter ye. tho In course |
DIDN'T know who 1t was raised SIGH a
rumpus. 1t wus so burned dark. Their
whole blame Yankee caboodle luke a
blaze ct me, / reckon, leastwise they
WIS most durn keerless with Their
shootin' irons, an / rode one Teller
over. knocked him plum off his boss
down Their bank. kerslush inter Their
water, by thunder, an then Their dern-
Cd critter / wus straddlin bolted.
Ttets bout all know, Cap, till l lit
yc:e."
Ihero was no doubling the truth of
his story. and / held out my hand.
You're good man, Jed" | said
heartily, "and so long as we are both
alive. few hard jolts won't hurt us.
LfEs see If the horses are In any con-
dttion for service"
single glance told the story The
black mare was browsing by the road
side, apparently little the worse for
the shock. although a thin line of
hood trickled slowly down her flank.
But The big roam had not been SO for
tunate, and lay. head under, stono
C.ad in the middle Of the narrow road.
Bungay gazcd at the motionless fig
ure mournfully.
Woe worth the chase, woe worth
TIE day, that cost thy life, my gallant
gray he reclted solemnly, only it's
roam. an l amt so durn sorry
either"
Regrets of any nature, however.
were vain, and as the little man posi-
lively refused to ride, mounted
again. He trudging along manfully
beside me, the two of us set forth once
more, our faces turned toward the red
dawn.
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ing myself on ono elbow / glanced
curiously around to see where It
originated. what was occurring. Clus.
tered about roaring fire of rails
were a dozen troopers. and in the
midst of them, occupying the post Of
honor upon an empty powder keg. was
BunGay, enthusiastically reciting
Scott. 1 caught line or two:
AT once there rose so wild a yell
Within that dark and narrow deli.
AS oil the fiends from heaven tina. fell
Had pealed the battle-cry of hell"
and then the drowsy god pressed
down my heavy eyelids, and l fell
asleep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
Music Recital.

On Saturday afternoon Miss
Madge Turner's music class gave
most enjoyable recital at Miss Turn
er's home and the performers did
credit to themselves, their mothers,
and their efficient instructor. The
audience present were the mothers
of the class, and a few interested
friends. The following is the pro-
gram as carried out:
/. 1lene Harling, solo, In Lilac
Time, H. Englemann.
Q. Marie Holston, solo, Tender
Caress, N. S. Calamara.
8. Helen Dorm, vocal selection,
Sing on Sweet Bird, Edward Hoist.
4. Lucille Reel, solo, Autumn
Franks, Carl Wolf.
Ilene Harling and Miss Turner,
The Meeting of the Storks, l..
Spaulding.
8. Helen Dorm, solo, May Has
Come, G. Bohm.
Z. Ruth Lyon and Helen Dorm,
duet, Shower of Stars, Paul .Wacks.
8. Ruth Lyon, solo, Fair Ellen,
G. Bohm.
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Death of Mrs. Mary Prince.

Mrs. Mary Prince, wife of Mr..
Jesse Prince died last Tuesday
morning, and her funeral was
preached at Red Oak Grove church,
where she was buried, by Rev. g.
w. Bussey. Mr.. E. g. Morgan
writes: "She had been sufferer for
several years, but bore her afflic-
tions with a patience that only her
trust in her Saviour could give. Mr..
and Mrs. Prince had been married
fifty-three years. He is in feeble
health and says he knows it can not
be long before he will be called to
meet God and the loved ones gone
before, and asked me to sayfor him,
that be can never forget the kind
ness of his neighbors during his
wife's long illness, and prays Gods
richest blessings may rest upon each
and every one of them."
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establish dispensary. His imme-
diate and courageous stand on this
very serious question which COD
fronts our people, was very heartily
commended. Mr.. Walker followed
with few words of similar import,
most wisely and enthusiastically
spoken.
A pleasing feature of the service
was vocal solo by Miss Marie Alb
ney, with organ accompaniment by
Miss Ellen Dunovant, and violin
obligato rendered by Miss Thelma
Bailey. The music came from a
choir of all the denominations of
our town. The sermon was a most
interesting and instructive one,
showing the duties of minister of
the gospel in his relation to the
church and community life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
Another Veteran Gone.

News has reached US Of the sud
den death of Col. R. G.. Lanham of
Sherman, Texas, on the 25th of
March. Col. Lanham left Edgefeld
county about forty years ago for
Texas, and is a brother of Rev. P.
B. Lanham, D. E. Lanham and
Mrs. A. A. Wells of Edgefeld
county. lie was II years of age, and
was Confederate veteran having
served from the beginning to the
close of the war. His widow and
six children survive him. Col. Lam
ham has many relatives in our coun-
ty who will be saddened at the news
of his death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
Tribute to Miss AIline Crouch.

Did you know Alliue Crouch was
dead? was the question asked Sun
day morning. The whole communi-
ty was shocked for it was hardly
known that she was sick. She was
taken ill Friday and on Saturday
evening as the day closed her life
ceased and the beautiful spirit that
it bore took its flight to God who
gave it. She was just budding into
womanhood, but the few years of
her life had been fraught with such
experiences that had proven to the
world that she was girl of far
more than ordinary talent. Several
years ago her mother died and the
cares of the household with several
younger brothers and sisters to care
for fell to her lot. How well she
did her work is not within mans
conception to estimate. She proved
to be tactful and efficient in every
respect. She was of a modest dispo-
sition, lady like in every respect
and possessed those traits of charac-
ter that makes woman beautiful.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Ebenezer cemetery Sunday after
noon. The funeral was conducted
by her pastor Rev. g. L. Knight,
who paid most worthy tribute to
her life as Christian.
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Layms.n's Meeting at Berea.

Col. Bailey, Chairman of the Lay.
mans movement announces the
following program for the Lay.
mans meeting to be held Berea
church end Sunday in April, the
l4th. All day meeting with din
ner on the grounds.
The Program will consist of
speeches by the following gentle
men: Capt. R. B. Curry, Subject
The Consecrated Layman, Mr.. Or
lando Sheppard; Foreign Missions,
Mr.. Robt. Strom; State Missions,
Col. F. N. K. Bailey, Home Mis-
sions.
In addition to music furnished by
the regular church choir Miss Lula
Tisdale vocal teacher of the S. G.
G. l. will sing two solos.
Rev. P. p. Blalock will play a
sacred cornet solo.
The children of the Rev. Edward
Snuggs, Missionary to China will
be present and dressed in Chinese
costumes, sing several songs in the
Chinese language.
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Rev. E. c. Bailey Cordially Re.
ceiyed,

On Sunday morning the Presby-
terian church was filled with the
members of the churches of all de-
nominations, and the young men of
the S. G. G. L., came together with
one accord to greet the new pastor,
Rev. E. G. Bailey, who has just
come from Timmonsville to Edge
field to take charge of the Presby-
terian field in this section.
Rev. J. R. Walker, of the Metho-
dist church was the only other resi-
dent pastor present, Rev. ,R. G..
Shannonhouse being out of town on
an appointment, DR.. M. D. Jeffries,
conducting a revival service at
Ridge Spring, and Rev. P. P. Bla-
lock being in attendance on the un-
ion meeting at one of his out of
town churches. In the absence of
all the others, Mr.. Walker did not
allow the large congregation, nor
the new minister to realize any aD-
sences, but in every way filled the
vacuum, and most effectively voiced
the welcome of all.
Mr.. Bailey, in the beginning, ex-
pressed most hearty appreciation of
the welcome extended him. An an
nouncement handed him by the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
of their meeting on the morrow,
called forth some remarks in regard
to the petitions which are beiug cir
culated in our county on the dispen-
sary question. He said that if the
dispensary were not voted out OF
the town of Timmonsyille in the
next so days, there would have to
be revolution. He said that he
would rather his arm were paralyzed
and hanging limp by his side, than
that he should sign a petition to re-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
Appropriation From County.

The Edgefeld Live Stock Asso-
citation, recently formed to prose
cute the work of tick eradication,
will hold meeting Saturday April
9th at IL O'Clock. The committee
from the association composed of
Col. S. B. Mays, J. R. Strother and
R. H. Nicholson appeared before
the county board of commissioners
yesterday for the purpose of secur-
ing the 800 appropriation which
the law allows the board to make
for the eradication of this pest. The
members of the board signifed their
willingness to pay the amount as
soon as the work is commenced.
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per cent, of which 8 per cent has
been paid out in dividends and the
remainder has been passed to sur
plus, and undivided profits of the
bank now amount to about $4,000.
The deposits aggregate 100000,
and the loans and discounts 1891, 900
The stockholders adopted resolu-
tions commencing the officers for
the very excellent manner in which
the affairs of the bank have been
managed. All of the officers and
directors were reelected, the Hon.
J. VIM. Thurmond being chosen to
fill the place on the board made va
can't by Capt. J. III. Bouknight.
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The Big Store at ouztsville.

The big store at Ouztsville will
in a few days be ablaze with all of
the new spring colors, fabrics and
styles. Mr.. Jesse F. QUITS, Jr., the
manager, went to market last week
for the purpose of making all Sc
lections and purchases in person.
He is an experienced buyer who
possesses excellent judgment and
exquisite taste. That accounts for
the bargains and handsome mer-
chandise at the Ouztsville store.
Their millinery opening will be
held Thursday Friday and Satur-
day of this week. See their adver.
this issue.
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AWORD FROM "OR-
CANNED MOTHER LOVE"
Continued from opposite page.

cious temptation, and in the name
of all these, we call upon the cour-
aeeous and noble manhood of Edge
field county to come to our assist
ance, and as knights of the twenti-
eth century chivalry, protect and
defend our homes and theirs against
this evil thing. We will do our
part, but we will confidently look
to you as the final champions of our
homes and loved ones.
Mrs. J. L. Minis,
President Edgefeld County Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union.
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DISPENSARY AND
THE BUSINESS MEN
Continuek from page I


in Edgefeld county, for it legalizes
wrong. From a financial standpoint
it is worse for nearly all our people,
for more liquor will be drunk and
less money made by people gen.
orally. A dispensary means less
bread and meat, less good clothing,
fewer shoes, less education, less
religion, more coffins, but cheaper
ones, more murders, more unclean-
ness, more gambling, more souls
lost.
There is no bitterness in my
heart against any man, but | do
hate wrong. love every man, but
l hate and will fight sin.
J. r. Walker.
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For County Supervisor.

Mr.. W. L. Mcdaniel, an excel
lent citizen and successful farmer Of
the West-side announces his candi-
dacy this week for the Office of
county supervisor. If elected Mr..
Mcdaniel will give close attention
to his duties and give the people an
economic, business-like administra-
tion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
We have so many beautiful Hats

We have SO many beautiful Hats
to show you and at such reasona-
BILE prices. There are hundreds of
smart becoming trimmed Hats,
Hats that you can put right en-
and be perfectly satisfied, but per-
haps you want a model copied, if
so we would like to have the order
at once and avoid the Easter
week rush.
Rubenstein.
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Easter Services.

Easter will be celebrated with un-
usually interesting services at the
Episcopal church next Sunday. The
first celebration will be at a. M,
and the beautiful musical service
will be at IL o'clock. Visitors will
be welcomed. Service Sunday af-
ternoon at 4 at Trenton.
r. G. Shannonhouse.
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A Splendid Showing.

The stockholders of the Bank of
Edgefeld held their 23rd annual
meeting last Saturday. AS shown
by the statement published in this
issue, the Bank had one of the most
successful years in its history. The
net earnings amounted to about l6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
Gagetieda 9dperdser.
Easter Egg Hunt.

The Young Peoples Missionary
Society of the Methodist church,
will give an egg hunt on the vacant
lot opposite the Methodist church,
next Saturday, April 9th. Every
one is invited and urged to come.
The admission will be ten cents.
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School Day.

We are doing all we can to per-
feet arrangements for a nice day
April 10th. Hold the day in mind
and all who feel interested are cor
daily invited. This is your day as
we'll as ours. Come help us enjoy
it. w. w. Fuller,
Co. Supt. Ed.
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Tandidates'
Yards
STATE SENATE

To the Citizens and Qualified Voters of
Edgefeld county:
1 will come before you as a candidate
for the office of state senator and will
abide by the rules and results of the
primary. If elected, will give you the
benefit Of the best in my shop.
Respectfully,
G. D. Minis.
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SUPESvISoR

1 hereby announce that am can
didate for the office of Supervisor of
Edgetield county. pledging myself to
render faithful service and to abide the
result of the primary election.
R. ]. Moultrie,
I hereby announce that am can
didate for the office of Supervisor of
Edgefeld county. If chosen by the
people for this important Office will
do my utmost to give entire satisfac-
ton. will abide the result of the
Democratic primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03

We are holding a mark down
sale, to clean up everything in the
store. Suits and Overcoats from
IA to 1-2 off, write F. G. MER-
TINS, Augusta, Ga.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER

thereby announce that l am candi-
date for the office of county commits
sioner, pledging myself if elected to
discharge my duties faithfully and abide
the result of the primary election:
j. Nick Grifis.
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$SOS,3S2.4s

State of South Carolina
County of Edgefeld {
Before me came E. j. Minis, Cash
ier of the above named bank, who be-
ing duly sworn, says that the above
statement is true condition of said
bank, as shown by the books OF said
bank. Z. >. Mlms.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10Th day of March 1912.
w. w. Sheppard, Not. Pub. for sc.
CORRECT ATTEST:
w. w. Adams,
]. C. Sheppard,
B. E. Nicholson,
Directors.