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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
THE RAILROAD CASES.

Although the South Carolina
Railroad cases were argued before
the Supreme Court of the United
States on the 3rd day of April, no
decision has been rendered yet.
Can it be that this august court
has chung" itself after the man.
ner of an ordinary petty jury?
There are yet no indications as to
when this case will be decided, or
what that decision will be; the
latest we have seen is the follow
ing interview with Attorney Gen
eral Townsend taken from the Co.
lumbia Ragister:
Attorney General Townsend re-
turned from Washington yester-
day, accompanied by DR.. Pope
who is on his way to Newberry.
Major Townsend, in discussing
the railroad cases, said that he OF
course did not know what the
decision of the court would be,
and he didn't care to discuss it
much as he was interested in it.
He spoke very highly Of Randolph,
fuckers speech, which he said
was one of the finest he had ever
listened to. He thought that
the State had fully sustained her
side. He says the impression may
have gotten out by questions that
the Judges asked, but he didn't
consider that basis upon which
to form the judgment. He thought
the court might render its decision
Monday, but about this there was
no certainty. He was not even
sure that the court would decide
on the merits of the case. They
might simply decide on the
habeas corpus feature and in that
case the merits would have to be
brought out some other way.
From this it will be seen that
nothing can be positively known
until the court decides.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
A Brilliant Meteor.

A special from Williamson to
The State under date Of last Satur-
day, gives the following descrip-
ton of q brilliant mateor that was
seen here and all over the State:
Persons who were out of doors
here at half past 9 o'clock last
night witnessed an interesting and
surprising 6rilliancy and beauty
passed from the zenith to- the
northwestern horizon, occupying
about thirty seconds in its fight.
The effect produced upon observers
was appalling and aweinspiring.
The first intimation of the phe-
nomenon was the sudden illumina-
ton of earth and sky the light
approaching that of the MONDAY
sun. As it gradually and majest-
ically swept the the sky it changed
color at every moment, assuming
almost all the colors Of thu rain
bow, and casting off dazzling
scintilations from start to finish.
Just before reaching the horizon
it burst into a myriad of fiery
fragments and was gone. About a
minute after its disappearance
deep intonations were heard in |
the northwest. Persons in doors
thought it was sheet lightning
with thunder IN the distance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
The Three C'S.

hOCR l1ill 11ctalus
1t is been learned for about the
forty-seventh time that there is =
strong probability of the early
completion of the Charleston,
Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad.
It is said a syndicate has been
formed for that purpose, and a
definite offer been made to the
present owners of the company'D
securities, chief among whom
are the Finance Company OF
Philadelphia. The offer made to
the Finance Company is said to
have been accepted at meeting of
the board of directors, held in
Philadelphia, and similar offer
will be considered by the directors
of the Investment Company with
in few days. The terms of the
proposition have not yet been
made public, but it is said to be q
very favorable one for the security
holders.
The scheme is understood % in-
clude the formation of a new COM
pany to complete the road, the
capital for this purpose to be fur
nished by the syndicate. The
names of those who comprise the
syndicate have not been given, but
a number of them are said to be
southerners, with large interests
in the area which the Three C's
when completed will traverse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
MAINE NON-FORFEITURE LAW.


Maine Forfeiture law protects policies from forfeiture
BY Of default of payment of premiums provides that after
premiums shall not forfeit policy but shall continue force for
h Ill amount until the ess small surrender charge
the policy is exhausted
The up portions of each and every
MUM paid policy anticipation of its tury Beginning
the addition each subsequent premium and grows larger by
until at maturity exactly equals the face of the policy When
pnY greater less according the character and
the policy Instead of permitting the Company upon
requires Company continue the policy force until the policy
holder receives equivalent for it in extended insurance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

The crowds of Office seekers at
Washington reminds us ola crowd
of buzzards around a dead carcass.
Ever and anon some lucky fellow
secures a bone and off he goes,
when another steps up to get a
pull. But the worst part Of it is,
there will be so many who Will
not get as much as a hair much
less bone.-Lexington Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

There are few things more un-
appetising than the canned goods
put up in tins, as they are
ordinarily served--that is simply
turned out into a saucepan and
heated. A very important precau-
ton to take is to turn out the con-
tents of a can several hours before
they are wanted, which will cause
them to lose the peculiar, stihed,
close taste, frequently combined
with solder, that too often cllngs
to them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

An ear Of corn 81 inches long,
10 inches in circumference,
having "a rows of 157 grains each,
making a total of 3,767 grains on
one cob,is exhibited at Shenandoah
Kan, as a specimen of that regions
agricultural capabilities. 1t was
raised last season, and eleven such
ears would make s bushel OF corn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

E@ 95 cents on the dollar will
be paid for school checks at the
ADVERTISER Office, provided you
are a subscriber to the paper, or
become a subscriber when you
bring in your check.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

Mrs. stonewall Jackson has a
sprig of ivy,,which was was brought
her by a. friend from Martin
Luther's grave. She has planted it.
and on her next trip to Lexington,
Va. will take it there, and plant it
on her husbands grave.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

The bullet-proof cloth which a
German tailor is reported to have
brought out is said to be made
harder then steel by hydraulic
pressure, and yet to be thin and
elastic enough to be worn with
considerable comfort. Its princl-
ple use in times of peace will pro-
badly be for small boys trouser-
innc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

The largest sheep ranch in the
world is said to be in the counties
of Dimmet and Webb, Texas. 1t
contains upward of 100000 acres
and yearly pastures from 100000
to 100000 sheep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

Old Gravely-"If you do not
care to be my wife, perhaps the
prospect of being a rich widow
might tempt you" Minnie
(eagerly)-oh. Mr.. Gravely, lif l
were only sure could trust you!''
Free Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
THURSDAY, ATRIL 20, 1898.
Forty years ago canned tomatoes
sold at so cents a can, while now
the price is about I cents.

The Bamberg cotton factory, re-
Gently organized, started out with
fifty thousand dollars, and ran
its stock up to 100000 without
any trouble.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
Plantation for Sale.

T OFFER for sale my plantation five
l. miles north of Edgefield-half in
virgin forest.
There are 450 acres in the tract, of
which about 1b0 acres are Turkey
Greek bottoms, fine for corn.
A comfortable dwelling house on the
place, with barn, stables, blacksmith
shop, gin, store-house, and five or six
tenant houses.
Will sell as whole, or cut up into
tracts to suit purchasers.
A. R. NICHOLSON,
Edgetield, s. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
E. B. aaaRF& CO.,
EDGEFIELD, S. G.
Medical Card.

To whom it may concern-regardless
of color, race, or previous Condition
of Seryltude:
ITO yon who never intend to pay,
l come up like men and get your
notes, and I will give you a full and
clear receipt, without money and with
out price.
To you who intend to pay, call on
me on or before the 1st day Of May.
By so doing you will save costs.
I return thanks for past patronage,
and ask for continuance Of the same.
Diseases of women and children, and
chronic diseases speciality.
NV services at all times will be rem
dered to poor widows and orphan
children free of charge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

aIT yeadefs kH0w Cie =n1nemonlc
stanza beginning, "Thirty days has
September" but some may never
have heard sheridan's rhyme of
months:
January, snowy; February, fowy;
March blowy;
April, ahowery; May fowery; June
bowery;
July, moppy; August, croppy'
September, poppy;
October, breezy; November, wheezy,
December feeezy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

Bills of Sale and Mortgages of
personal and real estate for sale at
the ADVERTISER Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
'FACTORIES EVERYWHERE
Hampton c. H. is to have a
cotton factory, $4,000 have
been already subscribed.

Chesterfield is to have q cotton
factory. The scheme there is to
put the shares at $50 each, and
pay monthly instalements of 81
each until the $50 are paid.
A month ago there were. COM
paratively few people in Cheraw
who believed that we could get up
enough stock to build cotton
factory here. These people now
see their error. You never know
what you can do until you try
Cheraw Reporter.
Ground has been broken by the
Charlotte Cotton Mills for an IT,
portant extension to its plant.
The Mills now make yarns alone,
but IN the future will weave as we'll
as spin. An additional building
will be erected and equipped with
big looms. The matter has been
taken up very quietly and more
headway has been made than
could we'll be imagined in SO short
q time. !. The foundations for the
buildings are now being dug out
and the machinery has all been
ordered. 1t is expected that the
entire equipment of $50 looms
will be running in the next 80
days.
Charlotte keeps moving all the
time in manufactures.
Less than two years ago the
Gingham Mill was built and
equipped with 240 looms. A year
later the Atherton Mill was built
and put to work. on fine yarns,
leading out on new lines of finer
goods in the South. Still later,
and less. than six months ago,
the Gingham Mill makes an im-
portant extension and is now set
ting up 26O new looms making its
entire number 500. Then, before
this work is completed, the
Charlotte Cotton Mills are found
to have perfected all their arrange
ments purchased machinery and
have in process of construction an
important extension, consisting OF
new buildings, new machinery and
the employment of more labor.
The new looms will be run on
white cloth and employment will
be given to IS or 100people, mostly
white goods weavers.
The contracts for almost all the
machinery were placed right here
in Charlotte.
Charlotte loves the kind of men
who make two blades of grass grow
where only one grew before. Good
for D. M. Oates, of the Charlotte
Cotton Mills, and good for R. H.
Jordan, of the Gingham Mills
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
WAN IN WASHINGTON
Personal Alteration Between j.
II TiIlman and N. G. Gonzales
.,;,, D;.n.,cb 70 rb, columbia journal.

l.
Special Dispatch to The Columbia Journal.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 49,
The question of veracity at issue
III the Columbia State and
Evening Journal between N G
Gonzales and J. H. Tillman nearly
terminated in a personal difficulty
between these gentlemen on the
arrival of the South Carolina pa
pars at the Metropolitan Hotel
this morning.
Tillman was standing in the
lobby of the hotol conversing with
E. Brooks sligh and myself when
a copy of the State was banded
him containing the article by
Gonzales, in which he stated that
the communication sent by Mr..
Ti1lman to The Evening Journal
some days since was false. Till
man, after reading this, looked
around and seeing Gonzales, ap-
preached him saying:
"Read that now. | desire to
know if you mean to say I am a
liar"
Mr.. Gonzales, after reading the
article, replied: 'My language
refers TO the original author of
the statement you sent to The
Journal"
An excited conversation ensued,
all of which could not fully un-
derstand, which attracted tho at
tention of large number of South
Carolinians at this hotel and
others, whereupon the gentlemen
discontinued their talk, Gonzales
going out on the side walk and
Tillman remaining in the lobby:
l informed Tillman that Coz
zales asked me some evenings ago
to tell Tillman for him that he
(Tillman) had lied in his state
ment sent to The Journal relative
to Gonzales candidacy for office.
Tillman Immediately demanded
that I should 60 with him to
Gonzales, whersupon sligh in
torposed all objection to this
course and advised that the mat
ter be deferred until such time
that the Whole affair could be
carefully considered with the hope
of satisfactory adjustment.
Tillman reluctantly acquiesced
in this proposition, but quickly
changed his mind, when at that
moment, Gonzales re-entered the
lobby. He angriiy approached
Gonzales and said: Sir. Mr..
Gillespie informs'me that you au-
thorized him to say for you that I
lied in my dispatch to The Journal.
What have you to say?',
Gonzales replied: 81 do not
care to discuss the matter here"
and walked away. Mr.. Tillman
f44llpHfffdd lRpfff ddR7igass Rig@a It and settle it
here or anywhere else you may
mention"
Mr.. Gonzales paid no attention,
but continued to walk rapidly on
toward the Office. In view of the
fact that the affair will 60 to the
press, I was requested by MIR.
Tillman to give my version of
what transplred between him and
Gonzales, and the above is exactly
what I saw and heard.
1 desile to say that am quite
friendly with both of these gentle
men and esteem them highly, and
sincerely trust that there will be
no serious results from what has
occurred, and that the matter will
be dropped and be considered as
an honest misunderstanding of
the matter.
THOMAS D. GILLESPIE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
Whatit Has Done.

The Company Has Paid Two Hundred Death Claims
Of this law agegang in insured than
Hundred Thousand Dollars
In every there had been default he payment pre-
mum and for this law the policies would have little
value Instead of this the insurance in cache extended
to the time of death and the Company required pay
benefciaries under the policies the sum of $41s,33577
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

Buy your Straw Hats-cheap this
seasOn-frOm J. M. Cobb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

This is what it costs a boy who
de-. aot pay his tuition at Glenn
IN College: Board ten months
N:medical attention So; washing
So, forms or clothing $24. Total
s1o4. A boy may reduce this by
his labor. They will be required
to work two hours each day for
which they will receive eight cents
per hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

AS indicated in a recent COM
munication from this correspon-
dent, Capt. W. A. Courtenay's
visit here was one of important
business. The water power on
Little river, some four miles east
of here and belonging to j. c.
Cary, has been recognized as a
fine site for a cotton mill and
Captain Courtenay'a visit here
was to investigate and if pleased
to invest. He was highly pleased
and right away the preliminary
steps ware taken toward the
organization of a company with q
capital of $4,000 to build a
factory. Nearly the whole amount
was taken at once.--Easley Demo-
crat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
THOMAS D. GILLESPIE.

EDITOR GONZALES VERSION.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-[special
to the Columbia State. Jim Till
man met Editor Gonzales at the
news stand in the Metropolitan
Hotel this morning, and asked
him if his dispatch meant to say
he lied. Mr.. Gonzales replied,
"I meant to say whoever made
that charge lied" Mr.. Tillman
said he hadn't asserted it; be only
said it was reported; that he got
it from some one in the State De-
partment. Mr.. Gonzales asked
his name, Mr.. Tillman refused to
give it. After some further talk,
Tillman said: II see you say you
don't care to dignity me by notice. y
Mr.. Gonzles said: eyes, and ]
speak now simply because you
bring itup directly"
A friend of Mr.. Gonzales came
up and beckoned Gonzales out of
the hotel on another matter. AS he
was about to leave. Mr.. Tillman
said: II do not care to dignity
your statement by inquiring at the
State Department." Mr.. Gonzales
replied: you should have tried to
dignity your report by proving it
true" Mr.. Gonzales, going out
said: "The story is an internal
lie."
Presently Mr.. Gonzales re-
entered the hotel. Mr.. Tillman
met him, and wanted to say a few
words. Gonzales said he didn't
want to discuss anything with
him. Tillman said: "Gillespis
lTom) tells me you say I'm q liar,
Did you say it?" Gonzales replied,
"This is not the place to discuss
that question:" and vent to the
barber shop. When she came out
Mr.. Tillman was not visible.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
Tle Value Of Maine Law Extensions as Compared
WITH PAID-UP VALUES.

that upon scontinuance Of Of Premium padup poicies
will be given without the option of extension This the practice
the Union Mutual before the Maine
acted paup values the more advantage
plan of extended The objection the padup
that the amount OF paidup insurance which given upon the dis
continuance Of payments upon policy unless has
great many insignificant and little value poec
on and leaves the insured who adequate
insurance at the very time he needs it the most.
The great advantage of the extended insurance afforded by the
Maine Law the most liberal padup system skng by
the following comparison and will be observed that the paup
value insignificant comparison with the actually paid by
the Union Mutual The result of two hundred policies
was this:
If the insured had received paid-up policies
tended insurance the Company would have had to
pay in settlement of The claims only. $9S1975O
Whereas in fact it did pay under the Maine Law $1S344
Making difference in favor of the benefciaries
Hundred and Twelve po!iciei of $32o,1472s
policies free from restrictions and ncontesbe after
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
SALE.
Under Execution by United States
MARSHAL
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
In the Circuit Court.
SALE.

DY virtue of an Execution issuing out
d of the United States Circuit Court
for the District of South Carolina, in
the cause entitled, "The D. A. Tomp-
kins Company, Plaintiff, against The
Edgefeld Ginning, Milling, and Fer
tilizer Company, Defendant" and to
me directed, / have levied upon and
will sell at public auction to the high
est bidder, in front of the Court House
at Edgefield, South Carolina, on Mon
day, the f. day of May, 1895, at
IL o'clock in vne forenoon of said day,
the following described property, to
wit:
All that piece, parcel, or lot of land
situate, lying, and being in the District
of South Carolina and in the town of
Edgefield, containing three acres,
moro or less, bounded on the north, by
Norris Avenue Street; on the east, by
lot of Mrs. d. R. Durisoe, Sylvia
Thomas, and others; or south and
west, by lands of DR.. j. w. Hill. And
all the buildings and machinery ap-
pertaining to said Company situate
thereon. The following is descrip-
tion of the property on said lot:
Buildings and machinery: three
engines, one 10O-horse power, one 65-
horse power, and one ,rse power;
two boilers, sO-horse ,mer each. And
all the machinery used in the manu-
facture of cotton seed oil, ginning, and
milling machinery. Also a lot of cot
ton seed, about 200 bushels in one of
the buildings on said premises.
Plant is fitted up throughout with
the most modern machinery (diversi-
fed power) and appurtenances for the
manufacture of cotton seed oil and for
ginning cotton.
Capacity of oil mill,S thirty tons
daily. Capacity of ginnery, sixty bales
daily.
Buildings are of slow burning con-
struction. Electric lights, with auto
matte sprinklers throughout.
Terms: Cash.
G. I. CUNNINGHAM.
U. S. Marshal.
tnril 2 1904
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

CL O 7 H IN G.,
SHOES, HATS,
Gents Furnishing Goods.
We are now ready with our Spring
line of CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS,
and CENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
We have the best and most complete
line of Clothing that we have ever
shown, consisting of
Mems, Boys,Yoltls, Chldels Suits.
Our Clothing is remarkably cheap,
considering quality OF goods, fit and
finish.
8 SHO ID s..
We carry everything in Shoes that
is desired. We are selling Bay State
Shoes, which everybody knows to be
good. We also carry a full line of
Hamilton Brown Shoes, that will give
perfect satisfaction. We ask the ladies
to call and see our immense stock Of
beautiful SLIPPERS, which we are
selling very reasonable.
FL A 7 > :.
All the latest styles in FELT and
STRAW, which we are selling cheaper
than can be bought in large cities.
SHIRTS.
Large assortment of NEGLIGEE
SHIRTS from 25e to very elegant
ones. A good WHITE SHIRT for
500. Also, beautiful PLATED BOSOM
DRESS SHIRTS very cheap.
We carry complete line OF COL
LARS and CUFFS in the latest styles.
N eek wear.
Our stock Of NECKWEAR is un-
questionably the incest and cheapest
line we have ever shown. Beautiful
four-in-hand Ties for 25s. Windsor
Ties from 90 cents to 50f.
SUSPENDERS :.
We sell the Harris Wire Buckle SITS
penders, one of the best that is made.
UNDER VESTS Etc.
A large line of Summer Under Vests,
Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs. and
in fact every thing man wants.
All we ask of our frienf r 90 give
us n call. We will be glad show you
our stock, knowing tiS Ee can save
YOU money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20
Sllg & Summer Millinery

Lave just opened q stock of
beautiful Spring and Summer
Milhery at the old stand, Mr.. w.
Fl. 1rner's store, where | will be
plead to see my friends and the
pub. My stock consists Of all
kineof Millinery goods, Pattern
Hat. and Novelties. The most
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-20

We are now ready with our Spring
line of CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS,
and CENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
We have the best and most complete
line of Clothing that we have ever
shown, consisting of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-04

tried The question submitted for de-
termination in this action Of trespass to
try title was. whether, at the date of the
respective applications TO purchase the
land from the state, appellee or appel
liant was an actual bona fide settler
within the meaning Of the act Of 1887,
and the amended act of 1889, which
made actual settlement prerequisite
TO the acquisition by purchase from the
state Of the land IN controversy. IL 1t
be conceded that this issue was triable
in the action Of forcible entry and de
tainCt. il Is not made to appear In any
way In this record that IL was the issue
actually tried therein Our conclusion is,
that in the state Of the record brought
here by appellant. we would not be war
rpnted IN reversing the judgment on ac-
count Of the exclusion of this evidence
Reddin vs.. Smith 90 Texas, 2B
II follows from the conclusions Of fact
announced above that the assignments
Of error raising other questions are with
out merit 1oner vs.. Johnson. 10, 8. w
Reporter 522; Baker vs.. Millman, a.
Texas, 45
The judgment will, therefore, be af-
hrmed. STEPHENS.
Associate Justice.