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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
Making 1t Pleasant for Him.

'T wants to git a white man ar
rested fer incendiary trespass or some-
dn," said the perturbe d colored gentle
man.
"What's NJ? asked the policeman.
"Man' hired me toe rake leaves-out
his yard, an whom I was most froo he
say. Nose, dat wouldn't be no hard
wuk at all eff you was doin' 1t fer fun,
would it9' An 1 say, Oats so; wuk
fer fun amt nebbath so trim as wuk
fer pay Den he soy. al right; I
des not pay you an dat will mex it
easier fer you. Always like to help
pore labrin' man along Now,
wouldn't dat jar you.--Indianapolis
Journo1
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
RECIPES.

Crisped Crackers : Split butter
crackers and spread with butter; put
them, the buttered side up. into n
pan and brown In q hot oven. They
are delicious in fish chowder and
oyster stews.
White.Sugar sirup. cup sugar
third cup water, one tcaspoonful
butter. Boil the sugar with the water
until it thickens -htly. Add the
butter and serve hoo as soon as the
butter is melted.
Sage Soup-Ope quart stock, two
tablespoonfuls sago, one scnnt tea
spoonful. salt, one-half saltspoonful
pepper. Wash the sago and cook it in
boiling salted water half an hour, then,
add to the boiling stock and serve.
Gluten Gems-Two cups OF gluten
-four, one.half teaspoonful salt, two
teaspoonfuls baking powder, one table
spoonful sugar, one egg, two cups
water. Sift the baking powder with
the -four, add the water, sugar md
salt, and the beaten egg. Bake in very
hot buttered gem pans in hot oven
half nn hour.
Steamed Rhubarb-Wash, peel md
cut the rhubarb into inch pieces. Put
it into double boiler, add sugar in
the proportion of one cup of sugar for
pint of fruit, and cook till tender.
Do not stir it. If the rhubarb is very
sour pour boiling water over it and
let it stand fiYe minutes, then drain
and steam. Serve cold.
Rice Crusts-Cook one cup o9ld
boiled rice in the double boiler with
one.half cup milk until the rice is very
soft. Add one tablespoonful of sugar
salt spoonful OF salt, one beaten egg
and -four enough to make it hold to-.
gether. Spread on tin having the
mixture one.third of an inch thick.
Bake in very hot oven till brown
Split and eat with sirup.
Jumbles-O half cup of butter,
one cup sugar, two cups OF -four, two
eggs, one tablespoonful milk, one
heaping teaspoouful baking powder.
Cream the butter, add the sugar, milk
and beaten egg, and the bnking pow
der mixed with the -four. Roll out the
mixture onc-third of IN inch thick, cut
with doughnut cutter, sprinkle gran
ulated sugar over, and bako delicate
brown.
Curried Eggs Boil six eggs thirty
minutes. Remove the shells and cut
into halves and sprinkle with n pinch
of salt for each half. Melt one table
spoonful of butter in frying pan;
add one heaping tablespoon of flour
mixed With half o tablespoonful of
curry powder, Pour on slowly one
cup and half of milk, Add one small
half teuspoonful salt and dash OF
cayenne pepper and aimmer all 10.
gsther for ten minutea, Add the eggs
and when warmed through thoroughly
serve in shallow dish.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
Didn't KNOW the Ropes.

He had been in deep thought fol
several minutes.
"The man who said it was cheaper
to move than to pay rent" he began
at last.
"Well" said the patient listener, as
he paused.
Thus encouraged, he tried again.
,"Ths man who said it was cheaper
to move than to pay rent" he said,
evidently always did his moving on
some other day than the lst OF May.
Chicago Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
What Q Convention costs.

A most important feature Of the st.
Louis convention, which has failed to
receive much thought during the last
few dhys on account OF the intense
political excitement which has pre-
vailed in that neighborhood, is the Sc
rious item Of expense.
Since the adjournment of the recent
convention, therefore, the question
arises: what has oil this cost'
Those who have opened their pock-
etbooks fog the purpose Of meeting
the expenses Of the great republican
meeting in st. Louis are now begin
ming to consider the inroads which the
convention has made upon their pri-
vate resources.
In regard to the cost of the conven-
tion, however, some few matters may
be considered. According to the Chi
cago Times Herald, the aggregate cost
Of the late republican convention in
ST. Louis is no less than "a. 900, 900.
This, Of course, includes not only
the erection of the buildingsin which
the convention assembled, but also the
daily expenditures of the several thou.
sand people who were drawn to St
Louis during the week. Including
delegates, newspaper correspondents,
private secretaries, clerks and visitors,
there were no less than 100, 600 people
added to the population of st. Louis.
Estimating five cigars to each
stranger in the city, there was no less
than $500, 600 spent for cigars alone.
Including the increased amount of
business which fell to the share of the
saloons, as well as the enormous reye-
nue. which accrued to the various no
tells in the city during the convention,
the estimate which places the cost OF
the great republican gathering at g.
600, 600, is no doubt conservative.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
Triplets Lived Over Eighty Years.

The death in Pennsylvania of one of
the remarkable triplets las occurred,
and the aged trio, who have lived al
most eighty-two years, are now separ-
ated. Mrs. Amos Brandt, who resided
in Marlborough township, expired re-.
Gently. She was o daughter of Rev.
George Keller, deceased, and was the
frat of the triplets to die. The survi-
vors are Tobias and jesse Keller. Her
ago was 81 years, IL mouths and 9
days. She was tho mother of sixteen
children, ten OF whom survive. -Balti-
more American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
A Fitting Monument toa Famous Mother
of Tr0tters.

Green Mountain Maid, writes Ham
ilton Busbey, in Scribner, had six
teen colts and died IN 1888. On hill
ct Stony Ford, overlooking the Wall
kill Valley, and matching in grandeur
the bold front Of the Shawangunk
range in the distance, she was buried,
and the spot is marked by tall shaft
of red granite with this inscription at
the base:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
His Mean Reply.

Mrs. Chugwater-''Josiah, did You
ever notice how common it is for girls
to look like their fathers?"
Mr.. Chugwater-"Of course have.
Most Of them look like their fathers.
That's why SO many girls faces are
their fortunes. Chicago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

A WATER PROOF backing is made by
mixing 60 parts of bone black into 45
OF syrup, which must be diluted with
IL parts of strong vinegar, then gradu-
ally add - parts of sulphuric acid.
Stand for week before mixing it with
II parts Of caoutchouc oil.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
Misunderstood.

Fiancee-Oh, Charley, love you
SO much. You are all 1 have in this
world.
He-My gracious. If this is so /
will have to break our engagement Coz
Texas Siftings,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
female complaints so little understood
NV nhusicianS


by physicians.
All womb and ovarian troubles,
irregularities, whites, bearipg-down
pains. displacements, tendency to can
Ger and tumor are cured permanently
>. 81 feel as if 1 owed my life to your
Vegetable Compound. After the birth
of my babe l was very miserable. :.
had a drawing pain in the lower part
of my bowels, no strength, and terri
BILE backache. Every day failed. My
husband said If 1 would try bottle OF
your Vegetable Compound, he would
get 1t for me. Tho change was won
dersuI. After ] had taken the first
half bottle ] began to have great faith
in II. When I had taken three bottles,
/ was well and growing stout. It Is q
pleasure for me to write this to you.
only ask women in any way afflicted
with female troubles to try it."-MRs.
ANNA IvoR, Pittsford Mills, Rutland
Co.. VT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
III Remote from Medical Hem,

Doubly essential is 1t that you should be pro-
vided with some reliable family medicine.
Hostetter's Stomach B!tters Is the best of
its class, remedying thoroughly as 1t does such
common ailments as indigestion, constipation
and biliousncss. and afrordlng safe and speedy
help in malarial cases, rheumatism and in.
activity Of the kidneys.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
ANNA IVOR's REQUEST.

Personal letters reach Mrs. Pinkham
by thousands; some asking advice, and
others, like the following, telling of
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done and will ever con-
tinue to do in eradicating those fearful
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.

It's advantage, for practical instru uotiop, both In
am pie laboratories and abun liant hospital materials
are uneqnaled. Froe access is glven TO tho great
Charity Hospital with 100 beds and 80 0) patients an-
nually Special instruction is given daily TIE BSD-
SIDE OF ia. sicK. The next session begins Octooer
18TH 1895. For catalogue and information address
Prof. 8. e. CHAILLE, NJ. d., Dean.
wP. O. Drawer 2sl. NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
GIddness Comes;

With a better understanding OF the
Wv transient nnture of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentlc efforts-plcasant efforts
rightly directed. There il comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. ltis therefore
all important, in order to get It's benc'
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is ismanufactured By the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. -,
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillfuI
physicians, but If In need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

puy a. 90 worth pobedn, Flostins-Bor. Soap OF
your grocer, send wrappers TO Do6bins Soap Mfg
Co., Philadelphia, Pa. They will send you free
OF charge, postage paid. q Worcester Pocket Die
tionary, Ses pages. bound In cloth, profussly u
Illustrated OfTer good until August LIST only.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
ELSIE MASoN'S LESSON.
BY HOPE DARING.

ROM the sunny pastures
and the fields covered
with the golden stub
BILE OF recently harvest
ed grain came the song
of birds, gradually
growing fainter as the
rays of the sun began
NIL. -. hnd not Loot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

FITS stopped free by DIR. kLtNs's GREAT
NERVE RgeroRER. No hts after arst days nse
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81. go trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. s3l Arch ST.. Phiia.. Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

Wethink Piso'- Cure for Consumptionis the
only medicine for Couzhs.-JENNIE PINCK-
ARD, Springfield, Ills, Oct. l. 1884.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

The higher mans salary the more he
wants to rest in the summer time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

In the course of year man requires ton
and half of material to repair his wasted
organs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhanmt-
lion, allays pain. cures wind collie. 95c. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
IL REMEMBRANCE
GREEN MOUNTAIN MAID.


GREEN MOUNTAIN MAID,
The Great Mother OF Trottcrs and Producers
Of fTrotters.
Bonn, 1862; DIED, 1888,
At
STONY FORD,
The Birthplace of all her Chillrcn.
DAM OF
QS5D ELEcrIoNEER.
Prospero. ....2.2l Eainc..
Dame Trot. .. 2.22 Mansfield ......2.26
Storm. -. 80. .2.26% Antonio .2.2833I
Miranda. -. .232 Eli5tu ....... q 2OM
Elite. ....... Elise. ......
Elina. 2.28 Paul............
1S8D Lanceiot, 2.23.
Also Grandam OF Norlaine. one-year-old rec.
ord 2.3l19.
This stone was erected A. D. 1889,
BY CHARLES BAcKMAN,
On the spot dedicated to her worth and
honorei by her dust.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

T.. R.Walthali q Co, Druggists. Horss Cave.
Ky., say: Halls Caiarrh Ours cures eyery
one that takes It." Sold By Druggists, 76c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

When you come in hot
and thirsty,-HIRES Root
beer.
Made only BY Tb. ch,rle, E. Hres Co.. Phi.sepsls.
4 ?Sc. package maker gallons. Sold ererJutsls.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

A kilometer. or 1000 meters, is equivalent to
fve-eighths Of mile.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

night ut her home on 7th, street In honor
rof Miss Myers OF Baltimore, which was at
tended by q large gathering of young peo-
pie. The company was entertained by
Aaron Stern. who gave his well-known inn
ipefsonefion Of Wilton Lackaye as SvengaH
Miss Gusdorf sang some popular songs
with remarkable pathos. Refreshments
were served and very pleasant evening
was, spent Among those who called were
the Misses Strauss. Loeb, Strasburger and
Gusdorf, and Messrs, Leo Baum. Harry
Wolf, Sol Meyers A Stern, ]. Frank NJ.
and A. Strasbureer, S. Reitzenstein, s.
Kaufman. A Gusdorf and NJ. Benedict Of
Denver.
A pleasant masquerade surprise party was
rendered To Mr.. Charles Haie, in honor of
his birthday, Saturday night at the resi-
dence Of his parents, IlO7 9th street Every
Evening star., 1896-01-20
On Tenth Page.)

TO SAVE, YOUR DOLLARS III YOU NEED AN
efficient Cough Remedy, buy DIR. u. Jayne's Ex-
petfcr1nt. II may cost you the dollar but NAV
also save YOU many more dollars together with
much danger and suffering tor you will then have
the surest known remedy.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
The New Silks.
The H80S Fabrics.
HOusefu mishimgs.

Here are few of the bargain spots
that you will be glad to learn Of:
Fourth Floor.
1896 designs in Lace Curtains, Of
fered at less than the cost to us.
OThink of Only 69c pair for Genuine Irish
Point Lace Curtains, Of only s.. 10 pair for 81
quality Real Brussels Lace Curtains. of only 0Se
pair for limitations looking much like them!
Second Floor.
The remaining 1896 stock of 25c
Towels to go at 2Oc each.
CSee the Ilain and FaEcy AII-linen Huck
Towels. size 22x45 inches-tbe best 2Jc Towel of
'95-for only 20 cents The 25c Towels for '96 are
only different ID bCrders.
Basement Floor.
Look for best limitations of Cut
Glass pieces at only Ioc for choice.
Pyle's ''pearine.'' large package. &c
Rixbys Royal Shoe Dressing. g.-.................s Be
u NJ" Shoe Bisckins. s........................4c .4c.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Clearing Sale Price, $3.50

SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF 25 PER CENT ON ALI.
OUR FINE IRISH POINT, REAL SWISS AND
BRUSSELS CT RTAINS.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

O joinng table for Fountain Syrfnces-
9oc for 2-quart size, with three hardrubber tubes
and patent .'cct or" Guaranteed-new syringe IL
one selected leaks.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

VFirst floor center table fee 81 and 81 q
Pocket Books at re. Alligator calf and lizard
tau, brown black. Best hooks, with full calf lin
Ing.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
See These Skirts.

1906
Dress Goods.
An instructive and interesting ex-
hibit ard sale on second floor, with
not few price surprises.
The New GingG1ams.
Here are the new Scotch Cling
hams at 25c yard, and here the
American made at only Ioc and I21c
yard.
UThey rot only look alike-we have washed
pieces Of the American and ironed them before dry
and ind the colors ndelible.
New Organdies.
All the best effects for 1896 shown
to great advantage on counters
around tile great rotunda.
DT food Of light that pours down through
The glass roos tells you how perfect is the sheer
fabric; how tuy beautiful the delicate eolors how
attractive the monster floral and stripe designs.
The New Woolens.
The surprise will be the qualities
for the prices-for 2oc, 39c and SOC
yard.
e. All the celoringS in mixtures. checks and
stripes in all wool, silk and WOOL mobair silk anu
wool.
The New Silks.
You wish to learn of the new and
correct Silks for waists-ask tor the
French Plaids.
Usee yard for the new French PiaIds, the
spriug effects adopted by the elite of Paris and
London
The 1905 Fabrics.
Wool fabrics that are the favorites
of today are much reduced in prices.
All soc Wool Suitnss for. or.....................39 SOC
Tue ond 81 Boucia Cloths for. or............... .7Je
81 IS Boncle Cfoakinss 5+inch. .....-....,$ 81 30
u Remnants In lengths sufficient for ladies'
waists ehildrens dresses at next to- hing
prices.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

Every piece of Dark Dress Ma
'terial, including many desirable nov
cities that have sold from SOC. to
$1.oo a yard, on account Of this
clearing sale the price is
4Qc.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

OGo to Art Department on second floor for
these: 4Sc Drapery Silks at 35c yard, and 19c
Jap Crepe Drapery at 12hc yard.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Bargain Tables.

u First floor tables Eleventh st. entrance,
for Books at 10 cents for choice-the cloth covers
worth more than 10 cents. The worlds famous
authors to select from.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

0AEd see the Royal Table Lamp-lit-ou
table near elevator. Think of $I.4T for the
Royal Nickel Lamp. with IOinch deme-the
best reading lamp in existence.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

% Table near st. entrance for Umbrellas.
All-siik and Union SIX Umbrellas. Mems end
Evening star., 1896-01-20

EAdjcinlng table far Ladies' Sample ATackin-
toshcs- Only of a kind, but imported novel
ties, worth up to $40. a. only $685.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

G|A table with bargains as follows:-5Oc for
05c Cioth-bound Novels by Marian Harland 75c
for 81 so Novels by John Esten Cooke.
Evening star., 1896-01-20

Mrs Cooper, wife of Representative
Cooper of Florida, gave tea Saturday.
Her home on @ street was ornamented with
flowers red roses being effectively used both
on the refreshment table and in the parlors.
Mrs Lochren presided at the tea table, and
Miss Catchings, Miss Williams, MEs. and
Miss Hutcheson, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Sayers,
and Mrs. Lacey assisted in the pleasant
hospitality.
Miss Helm of Kentucky arrived Saturday
to make her usual winter visit to Mrs, Car,
isle. >tE+
Mrs. Herbert NJ. Wilson gave tea Satur-
day to present her young sister. Miss Anne
W. Williamson, daughter OF Chief Engineer
Williamson, U. s. N. Palms and pink roses
and asparagus garlands added effective
touches to the decoration of the rooms and
roses in the center, and pink tapers burned
under pink shades. The pretty debutante
was dressed in white organdie. with white
satin ribbons. Miss Fuller, Miss Fredick,
Miss Skerrett, Miss Watson and Miss Ben
ham assisted while Mrs.. Carvel Hall and
Mrs Bispham did the honors of the tea
room.
Mrs. Swami, 1415 / street, has invitations
out for tea Thursday, January q, from
4 TOT.
Mrs. Briee has invited company for this
afternoon at O'Clock for music and recita-
tions.
Miss Walton of Chicago Is here on visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Walton.
Mrs. W. H. Sims, 1119 K street north
west, will not receive tomorrow.
A pleasant evening was spent by the
Hedera Club Friday last at the residence
of Miss Jennie ShOmo, 65S C street south
east. Among those present were Misses
Hutchinson Tufts, Shomo and Vesmillion;
Evening star., 1896-01-20

SOME VERY RICH EFFECTS IN MOQUETTE,
WILTON, VELVET AND JUTE VELOUR FLOOR
RUGS. THEY ARE WHAT Is LEFT OF AN I'M.
MESSE STOCK. SIZE 3Ox6O SOME WE'RE
WORTH $50. SOME 500 AND OTHERS AS
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Clearing Sale Price, Q8c.

30 PAIRS OF AIL-CHENHLE PORTIEREs,
TASTEFUL PATTERNS DESIDABIE SHADES.
THEY'RE SUCH GOOD VALUE AT $3.50 THAT
IT'S MOST SINFUL TO BRING THE PRICE
Evening star., 1896-01-20

u The nearby end ct counter, filled with sailed
but Pure Linen anil Hsnd-embroidered Handker.
saiefs at only 13c for choice, Is bargain spot to
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Clearing Sale Price, ST.. 90.

DERBY POnTIERES, AFFECTED VERY MUCH
AT PRESENT, IN LOUIS XIV STYLES AND DELL
CATE TISTS HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF
SATIN BROCADE 31s YARDS IN LENGTH. THE
REAL PRICE Is $425.
Evening star., 1896-01-20
Clearing Sale Price, o8c.

"A LITTLH BETTER GRADE OF NOTING
HAMS, SAME LENGTH, BUT "a INCHES WIDE
SUPERIOR CURTAIN, HOWEVER, WHOSE
FORMER YAILrE WAS - 90
Evening star., 1896-01-20

CA table filed with Tuck-s Paper Doll Sets
Mt lie instead Of &c.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-08-06
RAILROAD LINE WIPED OUT.
Flood Destroys the Catskiu Branch
of the Union Pacific

The fact has just become known that
the recent flood entirely destroyed the
Catskill branch of the Union Pacific, Den
yer and Gulf Railroad, forty miles in
length running from Trinidad, Colo, to
the Maxwell land grant in New Mexico.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-08-06
Shot bz a Brothel Keeper.

John Kicker, young man aged % and
an employe of the packing bouse at Ne
braska City, was shot and instantly killed
at an early hour Sunday morning at
house of i'll repute in the lower bottoms
near that city. 1t seems that Kicker and
some companions had Eeen drinking all
evening, and toward midnight called at
the house conducted by Mrs. Anna Sopher,
under the name of Anna Smith. One OF
Ricker's companions states that they
rang the bell, but were denied admttance
by the Smith woman, who was at the
window of an upper room. She ordered
them to leave, which they refused to do,
upon which she opened fire on them with
a 32-caliber revolver, firing five shots, one
of which struck Kicker in the back just
below the neck, lodging near the spinal
column.
All the inmates of the house were
placed under arrest. The Smith woman
denies the killing, but states that it was
done by man named Spencer, piano
Dlayer,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-08-06
A Million Dollar Failure.

The business community of Columbus,
Ohio, was shocked by the announ cement
that the Columbus Buggy Company, one
of the Oldest concerns of the city, had
made an assignment. In the statement
sent out the cause of the assignment is
given as due to the general business de-
preston, slow sales, collections, curtai-
ment of the company's line of credit,
numerous failures among their customers
and the inability of customers to meet
paper at maturity.
1t employs about 1000 men when run
ming full force and about 900 were at work
at the time the failure occurred. The firm
had branch houses in dozen of the lead
ing cities of the country and was recog-
nized as among the foremost buggy COM
panieS of the country. No statement of
assets and liabilities has been made, bu
they will each approximate nearly 81, 900, :
nQn