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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-04-15
Cotton Wanted.

Until further notice, the
Langley Manufacturing com
pany will pay Augusta market
prices for cotton delivered al
Langley.
Langley Mfg, Co.
Langley, S. c.
March, 14--tf.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-04-15
Spring Greeting.
1000 o:ooo).

The styles are beautiful and only
SC yard. At SC we sell beautiful.
mourning Prints and The quality
is frst-class.
GINGHAMS.
Our assortment Of Ginghams il
very large. Splendid quality, IL
lovely patterns, at 5; yard.
PERCALES.
A large assortment ofthe neat
est patterns, very superior quality
and full yard wide at prices much
lower than can be had in any
city.
CoTTCNADEs, PANTS JEANS
AND CASSIMERES.
Large stock of these goods al
very low prices. Cassimeres in el.
egant patterns at prices lower than
heretofore.
DhEOpSJOODD.
Our assortment for this Season
is acknowledged to be the greatest
ever shown in Edgefeld and oul
prices will be found very low. A
full line of all the desirable shades
in Standard Dress Goods. Wool
Novelties in new Spring shades
including many very desirable ef-
fects in inexpensive materials
Chameleon Moirs just like silk at
10c yard. Viola Crepons in the
most lovely evening shades. Prin-
ted French Challies, in satin
stripes, light ground with Dresden
effects, colorings as beautiful as
Silks, at only 25c yard. These
goods are perfectly lovely and the
prices are something wonderful.
Fancy Silks in all the newest
styles and colcrs, suitable for
waists and entire costu nj 8.
Amiens Batiste in very pretty ef-
effects at Sc yard. 15c Figured
Darra Dimity in lovely patters at
10c yard. 25c Persian and Dresden
figured Organdies, 40 inches wide,
at 15c. 25c. French Dotted Lines
Batiste at 15c yard 25c Plain and
Fancy Striped Linen Batjste at
15c yard.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
The finest selection of Black
Dress Goods that we have ever
shown at exceedingly moderate
prices. In Henrietta, Serges,
Nuns Veilings, Mohair Brilllan-
tine, English Mohair Sicilian in
a deep black, rich, beautiful lustre,
almost one and half var d 8
wide.
WHITE GOODS.
India Linens at Sc, Sc, 10c, 15c,
Zoe and 25c. Checked Muslins at
Sc, 64c, &c, 10c and 15c. Dotted
Swisses at 10c, 15c and Zoe. Beau
tiful Apron Goods, Mulls, Main
socks. Swisses, Tarlatams &c.
LINENS.
Bleached Table Damask at SOC,
value 4Oc yard. Ga inches wide
Bleached Table Damask at SOC,
value Csc yard. "a inches wide
Bleached Table Damask at 75c
value $1.00 yard. Damask Tow
els and Turkish bath Towels at
1Oc, 15c, 20 and 25c. Bed Spreads
large size at 75c, $1.00, $1.25, s1.50,
$1.65 and $3.50, that are really
being sold at 25 per cent under
their value.
KIDGLOVES.
The best dollar Glove that is on
the market in all the desirable
shades, beautifully embroidered, III
laced and buttoned. We have
never before had all assortment as
good as this.
COLLARS AND CUFFS FOR
LADIES.
High turn-down Military Collar
is the proper neck finish for
shirt Waist and we have them.
SHEETINGS, &c.
Large stock of Bleached Home
spun, Pillow castings and 10,4
Sheetings. The prices on these
goods are just as low as wher
cotton was 44c per pound.
DRESS Innings.
A complete line of Dress Lin
ings in Crinoline, Wiggan, Can
vass, Haircloth, Silesia, Fibr'
Chamois, CamDric, Percaline, &c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-04-15
Moreover

We are loaded to the muzzle with
Buggies and Carriages of all grades
and descriptions and propose to
shoot them off in every direction.
Now, get in a position where one OF
these fancy things on wheels Will
strike you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-04-15
CARD.

DR.. SOPHIA C. DAVIS, daughter
of Allison DeLoache, late of Ldge-
field County is now located at S29
Broad ST., Augusta, Ga, She treats
all diseases of Women and Chill
dren.
Dec. 10 --'95.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-04-15
It is Useless
Farmers

Should remember that we deal in
such implements as they need and
that we do not want the earth
when quoting prices for the same.
Hardware a specially, and Har-
ness and Saddles in unrestricted
quantities and varieties.
Ramsey and Bland.
Edgefeld and Johnston.
Feb. 1896.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-04-15
New Goods

To Our Friends and II
Public
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Fish in Deep Water.

a highly original observation upon
the behavior of fish in deep water, SO
remarkable as to deserve special no.
tice, is attributed to a long-experi-
enced captain of a steam-fishng
smack. The fishing boats belonging to
the southern portions of the North sea
found in their catch lately a dispro-
portionately small quantity of cod
fish. The captain maintained that he
had foreseen this for eight days, he
cause most of the fish caught had sand
i'll their stomachs. He claims to have
observed that, just before the fish left
the shallow water of the southern
banks, they took sand into their stom-
achs, and soon after fish caught in
deeper northern waters showed the
same popularity. Then, when the time
for migrating from the deep waters
comes again, the fish dispose of the
sand. The theory has been advanced
that the sand is taken in as ballast, and
is rejected when shallow water is to be
returned to. The sand often differs
in color and grain from that of the bot
tom where the fish are found. 1t is
claimed that this sand may supply a
guide for the fishermen.-N. Y. Ledger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
"What is it, Mary ?"

'What is it, Mary?"
Its a boy. mum, with telegraft"
ga telegram! Oh, ask him if James
is killed"
'He says lie doesn't know, num-"
"Ask him what he does know about
It,"
HE says all he knows about it is that
It's for you, num-"
''Oh. dear Oh, dear! What shall !
do? Oh, my poor James. Just knew
something would happen to him before
he went away this morning. Will they
bring him home on stretcher, Nary
81 s'pose SO, mum. Maybe you'd bet.
ter read the TELEGRAPH"
II can't. I can't. Oh. it serves me
right for not kissing him three times
when he left. And we've been married
such a short time, too"
''Why don't you open the TELEGRAPH,
mum?"
well, I suppose I must; but. oh, !
can't tell how | dread it,"
Reads Telegram-"Will bring friend
home to dinner.-James."
"Oh! the heartless wretch."-Lon-
don Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

to kill it, for it was so vicious that it
could not be handled.
This remarkable relic of the ante
diluvian monster seemed to be part
bird, part fish and part animal. Capt.
Bier described it as follows:
1T has no scales, although it can
swim. A portion of its body is covered
with hair and when it wants to fly it in
fates two windbags behind its wings.
This initiation is through its gills, which
are situated on its breast. 1t stands up
right on its feet, which are shaped like
hoofs. It's face and body are more hui
man like than anything else, and It's
mouth is like that of raccoon, gar
nished with two rows of teeth. It stood
about 20 inches high and strutted like
a rooster"
After its capture the monster was
christened Diabolus Maris, and was
transferred to Tampa Fla. where it has
since been on exhibition. Naturalists
who have seen it can find no other name
for it, and its like has never been seen
before.
Some fish have fins that resemble
wings, and can be used for flying, but
fish do not wear hair. The presence Of
legs argues that it is not fish. and its
ability to live under water and the gills
prove that it is not a bird
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Rank Frauds on Americans.

One of the United States consular Of
Eicers stationed in Germany has sought
TO attract the attention of American
manufacturers to the danger of accept
jng resident Germans as agents for the
sale of their wares without taking pre-
cautions to learn some thing of tha
character of the person selected. He
cites the case of firm of Oswego Jump
makers, who gave the agency for the
sale of their goods in Germany to what
they supposed to be reputable firm,
and filled with satisfaction and expecta-
ton an Order for six of their finest
pumps TO start the trade. The German
agent turned out to be engaged in the
same line of business--pump-making.-
and he took the American pumps apart
and using them as patterns, made
duplicates in numbers for the German
market. There was no way to reach
and punish this character of fraud, so
the consul seeks to warn American
merchants against like receptions,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

opinion as to its personnel. In 392 the
populists nominated him for the state
senate from the district made up Of
Coffee and Franklin counties. Once
having accepted the nomination be
went about the campaign with will,
and discovered to his amazement tn At
he could make a rafting speech. Ap-
plause became sweet to his ears and he
soon became a powerful orator. To-
day Mr.. Leedy is, perhaps, the lest
catch-as-catch-can debater the popu-
lists have. He won by handsome ma
jority and was Il member of the legi3la-
ture of 1898, when the house was divid-
ed into a dual organization and which
caused comment over all the country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
CAUGHT IN FLORIDA.
Marine Monster That Is Part Fish, Part
Bird, Part Animal.

Sea serDents are becoming too COM
mon, and when Florida people decided
to produce a marine monster the SER
pent family was ignored and the Dia-
bolus Maris was produced.
The picture which is presented was
made from a drawing sent to the Kan
sas City journal by Capt. George Bier,
of the United States navy. The animal
was caught off the coast of Florida, at
Malanzas inlet, in ~ feet of water.
1t was caught on hook and line, and
when dragged aboard the boat was full
of fight. In order to preserve the
strange monster it was found necessary
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
'g)LNEY AND SALISBURY.
Both Are Working Toward Inter-
national Arbitration.
although at Present They Are Widely at
Variance Upon the Forms of the
Plan, Their Negotiations VIII
Terminate in Success.

The published correspondence be-
tween the United States and the British
governments regarding arbitration
shows what progress has been made and
&yhat are the obstacles in the way of sat-
1sfactory results.
The correspondence, says the Youths
Companion, relates both to the Venezu-
ala boundary, and to arrangements for
II treaty of general arbitration. In both
Instances the two governments differ as
30 what shall be included in plans Of
arbitration.
As to Venezuela, Lord Salisbury in
sists that occupied territory, by which
he means territory that was occupied in
good faith by British subjects January
4, 1887, shall not be subject to the de-
ycisiou of a tribunal arbitration.
The British proposal is that there
shall be a commission of four - two
British subjects and two citizens of the
United States-which shall investigate
and report upon all questions of fact
concerning the rights of Spain and of
the Netherlands, respectively, at the
time that Great Britain acquired Brit
ssh Guiana. If the governments of Great
Britain and Venezuela, on the basis of
this report, are not able to agree upon
a boundary line, each of them is to NOM
inate an arbitrator and these two a
third, and the three are to constitute Il
tribunal of arbitration. The boundary
1ine drawn by this tribunal is to be
binding upon both countries, with the
important proviso already mentioned
that it shall not give to Venezuela any
part of the territory which has been set
tied by British subjects.
Secretary Olney points out three OBJ
.jections to this proposal: First, that
the commission of four might be equal
ly divided in its opinions; second, that
no provision is suggested for determin-
ing the existence and good faith of Brit
ish settlements in the disputed terri
tory; and, third, that under the pro-
posed reservations, if the tribunal
should award certain territory to Vene-
zuela, it would depend upon the caprice
of Great Britain whether or not she got
it.
There are other difficulties. What
questions shall go before the proposed
tribunal? And shall the awards of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

tribunal be in all cases binding? To
these questions Lord Salisbury and Ser-
Rotary Olney give different answers.
Both agree that tribunal shall be
constituted by the appointment of ar
bitrators through judicial officers Of
each nation, the arbitrators thus chosen
to select an umpire to settle disagree
ments; and that certain classes of
questions, such as complaints of one
power against the officers Of the other,
recuniary claims for small amounts,
diplomatic and consular privileges, and
rights of fishery, access, navigation or
commercial privilege shall be submit
ted to arbitration, and that the results
shall be binding.
But with reference to more impor-
stant questions, and especially those
which involve territorial claims, there
is a wide difference of opinion. Secre-
tary Olney's view is that ali questions
should be submitted to arbitration, un-
less expressly withdrawn by the action
of our congress or of the British parlia-
ment; and that, when once submitted,
Sllt dN dIuS SllOulu De upon DOIn
parties.
Lord Salisbury cannot agree that the
awards of the tribunal in cases of ter
ritorial claims shall be binding without
appeal. He would make it possible for
the defeated litigant to appeal to a Sec
ond tribunal, constituted of three su-
preme court judges of each nation, and
the award of the tribunal should be
binding only if made by vote of five
to one. Or he would have the award of
the first tribunal subject to rejection by
either power within three months.
The situation which the correspond
'ence discloses is that of two nations
working in good temper toward plan
of arbitration, but widely at variance
upon the form of plan. The differ
,ences are serious, but they do not APP
pear to be hopeless.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
A POPULIST LEADER.
j. W. Leedy, the Silver Candidate for
Governor of Kansas.

j. w. Leedy, the Silver Candidate for
Governor of Kansas.
j. w. Leedy, the populist nominee for
governor of Kansas, was born on a
farm, reared on farm, and has fol-
lowed agricultural pursuits during the
AZ years of his life. He was born in
Richland county. o., but it was not until
1881 that he tried Kansas. In that year
he bought a farm in Coffee county, and
about three years ago he moved up to
Leroy and went into live stock dealing.
When the Missouri Pacific brought it's
lines into that part of the state Mr.
Ieedy was employed in the construc-
ton department of the road. Mr.. Leedy
is a recent addition to the ranks of the
politicians. Until four years ago he
took small interest in local or national
affairs, contenting himself with voting
the democratic ticket, regardless of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Lack of Experience svidcn,.

Old Physician-What! You called in
DR.. Blank during my absence? Why,
he's just out of college.
Patient-Indeed? He certainly is not
a young man.
Old Physician-No, he's of middle
age; but it's plain to see he's new to
this business. Why, 1 saw him this
very morning looking sadly depressed
just because he had lost patient.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

A Houston landlady makes special
ty of buying old chickens. Last Sun
day she said to the star boarder:
mir. Smith, will you be so kind as to
carve the fowl?"
"Please excuse me. I have con-
scientious scruples," replied Smith.
Conscientious scruples?"
Eyes, ma'am; this is Sunday, and
am opposed to hard work ON the Lords
day."-TeXas Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Ready for Anything.

Fair PATIENTS there no way of tell
ing exactly what is the matter with
me?
DR.. Emdee-Only post-mortem ex-
amiation would reveal that.
Fair Patient-Then, for heavens
sake, make one. don't see why l should
be squeamish at such time as this
Pick-Me-Up,-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

A gang of 21 burglars has just been
arrested in Paris, which in the last
three years had committed more than
200 burglaries. They were admirably
organized, never used violence, and
made a speciality of robbing churches
and priests houses. The chief of the
band is believed to be in the United
Ctotac
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
First Lessons in Business.

Mrs. Wiggles-How shall | indorse
this check that Uncle John has sent me;
simply sign my name on the back?
Mr.. Wiggles-Well, better way will
be to write on the back: Pay Algernon
Wiggles,' and then put your name I'M
derneath. | will attend to the rest
Somerville Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

There's one thing" remarked Willie
Washington, that l have made up my
mind to-"
Really? responded Miss Cayenne,
with languid interest.
yes. l shall never be a man of one
idea"
Don't say that. You are still too
young to be discouraged. "-Washing-
ton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

A man afflicted with strabismus
came into the street car and sat down
on the opposite side.
Look, mammal" exclaimed Tommy.
His eyes is pigeon-toed, amt they?'
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
A Cruel Remark.

"When are you going to publish that.
criticism on my last novel;" asked an.
author of the editorof the Daily Hooter.
ITO tell the truth, haven't read it,
yet"
But you told me that you would lose,
no time in reading it."
well, that's just what I've done. -.
Texas Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

The Coroner-We found nothing in
the mans pockets, ma am, except three
buttons, one handkerchief and a re-
ceipted bill.
The Sobbing Inquirer-A receipted
bill? Then faint my husband!-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Not Weak-kneed.

81 am afraid that man who aspires to
your hand is too weakened to make
you a good husband" said her father.
"Oh, papa, he's not that! He's held
me on them for hours at a time!"-
Illustrated Bits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

From 1859 to 1864 the Great Eastern
carried passengers when she could get
them; in 1S64-65 she carried the cable,
and thereafter carried few passengers
again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Gambling In Remedies,

May-I know to a certainty that
Belle used to regard Jack as yeritable
pill.
Frank-She does yet. Didn't you
know that she was preparing to take
him for better or worse Flown Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Neighborly Comment.

81 see the Jacksons have put screens
all around their piazza"
Yes, and have my opinion of people
who are so stingy they won't even let
flies sit on their porch. Chicago Rec
ord
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Preferable.

$50 to-" said the city man to the hard
listed agriculturist, you have hays4cd
in your hair!"
81 think that hayseed in my hair is
preferable to wheels in my head, such
as l perceive you harbor," was the ru-
ralite's reply-Vogue
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

Mechanic-Fve just been married and
would like raise in my wages.
Employer am sorry, but the COM
pany is only responsible for accidents
that happen to the men while in the fac
tory.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
The Source of Supply.

81 see it speaks in the paper, huS-
band, about town where there are s.
000-odd inhabitants"
THAT must be the place where all
the freaks come from. Detroit Free
Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

He--Willie Westside was EXCUSED
from carrying bell on his wheel.
She-Why did they make him an eX-
ception?
He-The judge said the trousers an
swered every purpose.-Buffalo Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

When japanese woman marries, her
teeth are blackencd by process SO
tedious and painful that some girls for
this reason refuse to be married.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Why He Mns Saved.

Teacher-How did Pocahontas come
to save Capt. John Smiths life?
Pupil suppose she thought there
weren't enough Smiths in the world
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Not Inviting More Collisions.

mo. SIR" said the man who had
wavered, Il won't learn to ride a BIZ
cycle. l had thoughts of trying it, but
[ have just heard of a peculiar trait in
the machine that caused me to change
my mind"
whats that?"
Il understand that when you first
try to ride if you see anything you es-
pecially wish TO avoid, you're almost
certain to run into it,
There's a great deal of truth in it."
well, that settles the wheel for me.
| have enough trouble with bill col
lectors as it is. "-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

He would be quickly rich and great
And never have to beg,
Who could make for the candidate
A patent rubber leg.
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

Teacher (meaning the Spanish Ar.
mada)-What was it that Philip II. of
Spain sent over to England? Some
thing Of considerable strength, termed
the Spanish-thc Spanish what, Mary?
Mary-The Spanish onion, ma'am!-
Judy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

A Chicago lady, in buying shoes,
wishes to do the greatest good to the
greatest number.-TeXas Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

The Parisians eat three meals a day;
the Lnndoners four. In Paris people
rise early in the morning; in London
late. In Paris the beds stand alongside
the wall; in London in the midst of the
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
at and Then Fight.

In Russia the principals in duel par
take of breakfast together before going
out to fight,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

81 think Mrs. +. is the homeliest won,
en- l ever saw. Why, she's homely
enough to stop al"
"Clock?"
mo; trolley car.'-Bay City Chat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10
Hoist by His Own. Etc.

"You look all broke up this morning.
What is the Elatter?"
"Iou know l bought folding bed be-
cause my wife's mother was to visit
us?"
"Yes?"
"She came last night"
"And?"
my wife put me in the room with the
folding bed. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-10

Husband-I wish you would stop this
everlasting picking holes in your neigh
bors.
Wife-Yes, that's just you. You never
want me to have the least pleasure
Golfers Weekly.