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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
Interesting Table of Distances.

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These figures are well worth past
ing in your hat if you are student
of the war situation:
Manila to Hong Kong, $50 miles
Manila to San Francisco, $3.50
miles
Hong Kong to Hawaii, 4,S00
miles
Hawaii to San Francisco, 2,OSO
miles
Yokohoma to San Francisco,
4,5O0 miles
San Francisco to New York, via
Cape Horn, 1850 miles
Liverpool to New York, 3,017
miles
New York to Cadiz, 9,12O mics
New York to Havana, 1915
miles
Key West to Havana, 90 miles
Key West 10 Porto Rico, 1,04O
miles
Cape de Verde to Porto Rico, g.
$40 miles
Hampton Roads to Porto Rico,
1900 miles.
Cadiz to Canary Islands, 7S0
miles.
Cana.y Islands to Cape Verde,
956 miles.
Cardiz to Cape de Verde, 1856
miles.
Cardiz to Manila, 1880 miles.
Should Spain undertake to send
fleet from Cadiz to Manila her
route would be way of Cape town.
The distances by this route are as
follows:
Cadiz to St. Helena, 9.S12 miles.
st Helena to Cape Town, 1852
miles.
(; Cape Town s Nauritius, 1900
miles. K
Mauritius e Columbo, $500
miles.
Columbo to Singapore, l,56O
miles.
Singapore to Manila. /, 1876 miles.
If Spain was allowed to send
her fleet through the Mediter-
ranean, the Red Sea, the Suez
Canal and the Arabica Sea the
distance to Manila. would be
lessencd about $500 miles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
RIBBONS.

200 piccies all-sllk Ribbon, q to inch wide
pretty bright colors, Moire, Plain, Iaffeta
not piece in the lot worth less than AUG
many worth 75c a yard, all in one lot tol
this week selling at 19c yard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
WEDNESDAY, MAY is.
The flying squadron has been
ordered to sea. 1t goes to head off
the Cape Verde feet.
Gen. Joe Wheeler will command
the entire cavalry force after the
American armies land in Cuba.

The batteries stationed at Forts
Wadsworth, Hancock and Monroe
have been ordered to Tampa
Immediately.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
For House of Representatives.

The many friends of P. B. Mayson, ESQ.,, re-
spcctfully present his name to tho democratic
voters Of Edgefeld county for seat in tho
House of Representatives, and respectfully So
licit their support. He will abide the result of
the primary election and support the nominees
of the party. MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18

Low prices. nice quality, nice
assortment of Hats and Flowers at
Miss Aycock's millinery store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18

The Advertiser and Confederate
Veteran will be sent one year for
$500; Advertiser and Cosmopoli-
tan for S2.40; Advertiser and At
lanta Constitution for $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
READY MADE SKIRTS.

1e Brocaded Taffeta Skirts, worth $40 at $3.50
Skirts, 81 SO
81 Skirts left from last weeks sale at 81 3S
33 Skirts black Mohair, 4S inches wide, we'll
made at 81 go
81 Skirts black or fancy, the 81 ones at SO 25
1876 Skirts, job, black and colors, not one in
the lot is worth less than go, long as they
will last at 81 Is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
GIN QlDAY kS
For Congress.

l hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to Congress from the Second Co oigres-
sional District, subject tothe rules and regula.
tions of the democratic party. ~.
Respectfully, w. ]. TALBERT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
For County Supervisor.

am a cai.,, late for IT, office OF County Su-
pervisor, will ab,:'- the result of theprimary
election and support the nominees of the party
J. M. BELL, TR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18

VIZ tito THO J3nl155o1' S
Gill & I2eyeI. Tonic?
EecGc!nLise Il cures The
most stubborn case
OfFeVer in ONE DAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
Misses Fine Kid Button Shoes.

Either cloth or kid tops, either square, narrow,
pointed opera, Or coin toes, either light or
welt solcs, an assorted lot which have
iust been reduced from 90 to 81 25
Youths Fine Calf Laced Shoes with hand
sewed welts and plain London toes. A
Shoe that would quickly bring rs
regularly, yours low for 81 25
lot about 1S7 pair Ladies' Fine Button
Shoes, blacks and tans turn or welt soles,
cloth or kid tops, mostly pointed toes,
all widths, the regular price of these were
2 so and co. Special to close this week
at 81 49
ia pairs Ladies' Fine Kid Seamless Button,
coin toes, patent leather tips, very stylish,
light vel! solee, opera heels, worth any,
where 90 pair, but now only 81 60
3 cases Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes, nicely
trimmed, in all toes they are worth 81 So,
as leader at 81 90
500 pairs Ladies Tan Shoes, button or lace,
all sizes, guaranteed sole, they arc worth
2 90, as advertised 81 25
10 cases of Baby Shoes at 15c
6 cases Hand Sewed Baby Shoes 35c
200 pair of Children's Shoes, from 5 to s,
they are worth l 90, price now SOC
We are determined that no other store shall
give better Shoe values at lower prices
than we do.
You cannot invest your money ina better
"ay, or so it will bring better returns thar
by swapping up some ofthese many BONA
fde Bargains.
1106 and HOS BROADWAY,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
DRESSMAKING.

MRS. II. E. WOODSON takes this
lW means of thanking her friends for
past patronage and asks thai they will
continue to give her sewing. She
makes speciality of fine white sewing.
such as bridal trousseauX and infants
layettes. She cuts and fits ladies and
childrens' dresses by the most ap-
proved method. Sewing room at her
dwelling. 7---,- - -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
SClDGidcT'S Shoe IeDaTtE|et.

Boys Fine Calf Laced Shoes, has the popular
coin toe or needle toe, will regularly bring
175i in any Shoe Store in the land
Special price now 81 25
Boys Best Black or Tan Laced Shoes Good
year Welt, and with London Coin toes,
the 2galar price Of these Shoes anywhere
is 9 SO, as Special we make them at
$175
Mems Finest Cordovan Lace Shoes, on account
of their being pointed toes we are going to
sell them at almost half price, were for
merly S. 90 they are now ~ 80
Mems Finest Willow Calf Shoes, light sole.
handsome shade of brown. narrow bull
dog toe, they are latesr and mother of OC
Shoes, to close out this week at 50 Is
$2 90 Mems Satee Calf Shoe, lace, or
congress, solid leather sole and heel, the
9 00 kind Of 81 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
Carolina and Cumberland Gap RI

Schedule in Effect May 1, 1893.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-05-18
Are g STYLES Are Correct Merchandise The Best
WASH FABRICS.

/ case new color Dimities, Sc
40 inch English Batiste, fast colors, the besl
wash goods, worth 124c, at 10c yard
The choicest dress fabrics, the Dotted Swiss
Mulls cnly 12!c
Our whole line Of 35c French Organdies we
will run at 25c
White Lawn in remnants at your own price
Ladies' SiIk and PEeCaIe uaiStS.
600 Ladies Waists, fine percale leader, 39c
at $3.50 Stripped or Plain Tafetta Waists,
tucked or plated, self attractive collars
At 81 90 Black Taffeta Waists, tucked and
corded in clusters, bound and lined
At Sc 90 large black checks bayadere tucks,
bound aud lined, plaids cut bias.
HpsH.-g- RR~ HA---Lu ~
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20
Town TOPICS.
'School Appropriations. -
MIR WRIGHT GIVES A FEW STATISTIC

MIR WRIGHT GIVES A FEW STATISTICS.
People not familiar with the politics
OF this town, might be led to infer from
paragraph under the above caption
In The BEE of last week, that until this
year, the schools had all been kept 4C
weeks. Such, however, is not the case
Last years registers tell the story. Ol
the IL districts in which schools were
kept. only 10 had 40 weeks of schooling
one had 3S, six had SO and one 10 weeks
As rule the districts that had 40 weeks
or ~, or 80, had sufficient appropriations
to do so. As rue those that had 81
weeks, which is required by law. had
barely sufficient money to keep a lega
school at all.
The wicked thing done by the iofnt
BOARD OF last year was to equalize the ap
preparations and treat all fairly alike, or
the basis of SO weeks, as REQUIRED by
law. No one was opposed to 40 weeks
schooling, and all things considered, the
appropriations were never more favor.
able to having 40 weeks in all the schools
alike, If it is desired. Take your town
report and compare the appropriations
Tor last year with the appropriations for
this year and perhaps you will see where
the shoe pinches.
After the town, in town meeting as
sembled, voted to have 40 weeks of
school, why did not the joint board who
favor it, carry out the will of the
town? Why? Was if because of the
war with Spain?-[O. o. Wright.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

As usual the G. H. Bennett Shoe Co. OF
Bridgeport, are going to offer special in
ducements for Saturday. It is q fact
that this house has the reputation of sell.
ing boots, shoes, oxford ties and slippers
at closer margins than any other house
in the city. and any one desiring foot.
wear will do well to look over this large
stock before purchasing elsewhere. A
few prices quoted by them are: Ladies
and gentlemen's s5, $4 and IS shoes
broken sizes at soc; ladies' dongola but
ton shoes, all sizes at 69c; girls lace ol
button SHOES at e9c; boys dress shoes
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20
GALA DAY AT EGAN'S PARK.

10 show their patriotism, the young
men of the Walnut Tree Hill Social club
raised 4O-foot flag pole and swung"Old
Glory" to the breeze, on Saturday, April
80. After the flag raising there was a
grand spread of sll the good thirgs for
the inner man. After the banquet there
were speeches and singing of patriotic
songs, including the ''Star Spangled
Banner" and "America," which was rem
dered with great feeling. John Blake
sang ''The Boys of '76' in good form.
Henry Lang recited Barbara Freitchie"
and Messrs James Colgan and Michael
Foran sang q duet entitled "Larboard
Watch" The club house was tastefully
decorated and in the evening everybody
had merry time. tripping the light fan
tastic until midnight when the party
broke up. The flag is a beauty, in size
9x12, and was kindly presented to the
club by Michael j. Quealey of Sandy
Hook with a very neat speech which
was answered by James j. Mcmahon,
who accepted the flag on behalf of the
club. Henry Meyers was master of GER
emonies and conducted the affair in good
shape. Among the invited guests were
Thomas j. Lyons of Bridgeport, who by
the way is member of Company X, 4sh
regiment, and has enlisted in the Heavy
Artillery to fight against Spain.
Others present were: John Brown of
Bridgeport, A. T. Lang and James j.
Brown of Jersey City. A feature Of the
evening was break down dance between
Charles CaYanaugh ana John Header
man. The former came out with big
honors. Patrick Blake gave very good
performance in sleight-of-hand work
with the disapnearing half dollar.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

The Rand, McNally Publishing house
have just put on the markets war atlas
containing 16 pages of colored maps of
the West Indies, Cuba, with insert map
of Havana, United States, North Ameri-
ca, Europe, Spain and Portugal, China
and the Philippine Islands, World, and
flags of all nations. Each map 14x21
inches in size, except United States,
which is 11x14. All are up-to-date and
printed in best style on good book paper,
Bound in strong cover paper. Size when
closed. 12x14 inches. Copies can be pro.
cured stl the Postoffice News store, Il
p. o. Arcade.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

"T would not be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for its weight in
gold" writes D. j. Jones, of Holland,
Va. my wife was troubled with
cough for nearly two years. | tried
various patent remedies, besides numer-
GUS prescriptions from physicians, all Of
which did no good. was sc last per-
suaded to try bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. which promptly. relieved
the cough. The second bottle effected
q complete cure.- The % and 80 cent
bottles are for sale by r. I'll. Beers
q Co., Newtown; Warner, Taylor 8
Curtis, Sandy Hook; A. b. Brakeman,
Botsford; W.. n. Hurd, Long Hill: A..
B. Fancher, HawleYville.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Special attention is called to the Wal
ter A Wood 1898 pattern moving ma
chimes. Their reputation in the past
has been of the highest. The Plumb
Hardware Co. Of Bridgeport, who are
agents, will be much pleased to show
them at their store. The new improved
roller bearings are great improvement
and it will be for your interest to look
this machine over before your purchase
this season.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

DR. Edward S. Wsrnes, the Bridgeport
dentist of 420 Main street, has entirely
recovered from his serious injuries re-
ceived from bad fall from his bicycle,
about four weeks ago, and is now able
to be at his office and attend to business
daily during Office hours. His many
friends will be pleased TO learn of his
complete recovery and are glad to well
come him out again.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Charles Warner has been in poor health
for two months, and has been unable to
be at his sawmill during that time
Botsford q. Peet, the efficient black.
smith, has locked after his interests in
his absence.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20
AT ST JOHNS.

Bishop Brewster will visit this church,
this Friday evening Gosh of May) and a
class will be presented for confirmation.
Rev O. o. Wright attended the May
festival of the Connecticut Music Teach
ers' association, at New Haven, this
week, and as the chairman of the COM
mittee on choral societies read a report
of choral work, and singing in the public
schools of the state.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

The bridge on the Sugar Street rosd,
near Will Northrop's, has been renewed.
It has been in a dangerous condition for
some time. A bridge in Lake George
district over Pond brook is also being re-
newed. One sbutment had been washed
away.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs Walter B. Lssher of Bridgeport,
Miss Matte Archer of Mt Vernon and
Miss Mary Lewis of New York were
guests, last Friday, at Fern cottage, of
Mrs G. N. Worthen. Miss Lewis In also
passing the week with Mrs Worthen.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Millinery sale. We are making special
prices on our trimmed hats and bonnets.
1t will pay you to inspect our prices and
style, material ia of the best flower,
chiffons, ribbons. Your own material
made up while you wait. Mrs George
Durham, 437 Main street, S8 Fairfield
svanue
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

The residence of w. L. Allen at the
head of Newtown Street is in the hands
of Messrs Ruffles & Jackson, the paint
ers, whose work is so well and favorably
known locally.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

T. A. Isbell is raising flock of Chin
ese pheasants, which he purposes to turn
loose in the fall for the benefit of the
sportsmen of Connecticut.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

A. L. Hawley had a swarm Of bees
come out Monday, May 8, in spite of the
cold weather. He was successful in
hivlng them and they are doing well.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

George Young and Miss Minnie Mey-
ers left Sandy Hook on the 8 40 train,
Wednesday morning, for FishkiI, where
they were to be quietly married. They
are to live In Fishkill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Charles Wixom, who formerly lived in
Taunton district and for the last year in
Redding, is now located near Sport Hill
In Plattsyille.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Wheeler's Corner, Bridgeport, is the
place to get groceries, seeds, -four, feed,
teas, coffee, etc. 1t is getting to be a
popular trading place.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

The first of the week Mrs Clarence
Sears started with Mr. Perkins horse and
wagon to drive to Botsford Depot. When
near Ives pond the horse appeared thirsty
so she thought to give it a drink in the
edge of the pond. AS the horse put his
head down to drink, he stepped forward
over the edge and couldn't step back.
Mrs Sears jumped from the buggy and
went to the nearest place as soon as pos
sible. Luckily she found help soon, 50
upon returning they found the horse en-
tangled, with nothing but his head out of
water. The horse and wagon were res
eued IL right with only the loss of psrt
of the harness. This place has long been
considered unsafe by the travelling pub
lie, and should an accident occur st this
place, damages could easily be secured.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20
NUMBER 90.

SOC; children's spring heel shoes at 35c.
Look at their advertisement on another
page of this issue.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Charles Garfield is constantly making
improvements on his place; the last is to
remove the old fence by the road side and
in its place neat post and wire fence.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Miss Inez Deuel. of Brewsters, n. Y,
has been making her sister, Mrs Isaac A.
Hawley, short visit.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs John Stowe of Bridgeport was the
guest, last week, of her brother, Warren
Stowe of Zoar Bridge.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Miss Lizzie S. Turney of Shelton who
went to Chicago some time ago, is now
at q West Dane street. Beverly, Mass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs A. FL. Tsylor's sister, Mrs Mary
Henderson of New York, died Thursday,
May Il, of pneumonia.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

1t is corn planting time and Fl. H.
Peck has some fertilizer for corn for
sale. Call and see him.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs Mary Buckingham, who formerly
resided at Sunset cottage, is reported as
seriously ill in New Haven.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs Ira Wildman will open her ice
cream parlors, this week. a fact her
many friends will be glad to learn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs Harriet III. Dickerman of New
Haven is the guest of her sister, Mrs
Charles E. Bradley.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Ira Wildman came In last week with a
car of prime cattle from Northern New
YORK
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs William r. Ferris is sooL to take
up her abode in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Mrs Arthur D. FairchiId passed Fri
day in Bridgeport, the guest of her
mother, Mrs Sarah H. Smith.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Miss Jennie Banks visited, last week,
with Mrs Augusta Peck in Berkshire.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-20

Patrick O'Dea of Sandy Hook, better
known as Panshot, has accepted posi-
tion with S. Cohen, who runs the new
clothing store at the Hook.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-29
BRIDGEPORT.

The street paving scheme has fallen
through for this year at least notice OF
Injunction having been served on the city
on the grounds that the ordinance provid-
ing for the issue of bonds for the paving
was illegal Council in all probability will
not fight the case.
w. b. Hall is confined to his home with
typhoid fever.
T. L. Lewis arrived home yesterday
fro ma business trip out the c., L. & w.
The ticket nominated at st. ClalrsNllle
seems to be very satisfactory to Repub-
licans here.
The Misses Cox, of Kirkwood, very
pleasantly entertained a number Of their
friends last evening at their home The
various social amusements were INDUCED
in until a seasonable hour, when tempt
ing luncheon was served,
Mrs. Will Payne, of Bellaire. is a guest
i. of her parents in the West End for a
week.
Charles and Harry Taylor Charles
Never, Jr., and Louis DIETRICH left with
Capt Willis's company yesterday.
Gerard w. Goethe. of the State p@=ssrn-
tiary, passed through town yesterday on
his way to ST. Clairsville with Ross
Springer
Sheriff Darby passed through town yes
terday on his way home from Columbus
The garden party given by the Misses
Cox last evening was very enjoyable
affair About twenty-five couples were
present Dancing was continued until a
late hour.
The older crowd of Young society folks
is contemplating erecting a platform at
Camp Howell for a dance in the near fu-
ture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-29
THE ADMINISTRATIONS POLICY.

Grosvenor, of Ohio, is the generally
accepted mouthpiece of the administra-
ton And loud mouthpiece he is. At
the recent Ohio Republican convention
he clearly defined the administration
policy with regard to the war. He
openly proclaimed his party's policy of
territorial acquisition and Imperialism.
He said: 81 doubt very much whether
you and I will live to see the day when,
by the order of Republican admins
tration, and surely not by the order of
McKinley's administration, the starry
banner of your country's glory shall be
pulled down from any flagstaff where
the conquest of arms has placed it."
This utterance is very plain. 1t
clearly defines the administration
policy, which is to wage war
of conquest Our flag is now flying
over the Philippines and in Cuba. Soon
it will be hoisted over Porto Rico and
maybe on the Canary Islands, off the
coast of Africa And according to the
administration mouthpiece, once
hoisted it is never to be pulled down
so far as the administration and it's
party are concerned, or, in other words,
we are to keep these far away islands
as the fruits of conquest and thus en-
bark upon a policy of territorial
! aggrandizement and imperialism in
violation of the spirit of the Monroe
doctrine and in accordance with the
| policy of the war lords of Europe
which Expresses the masses of the peo-
pie of that continent till they are little
better conditioned politically or physi-
cally than slaves.
The American people do not want
| these foreign islands on the other side
of the earth which are peopled by bar
| barians, to retain and govern which
would necessitate this country's en-
/ barking upon a costly and burdensome
| policy of miitarism utterly repugnant
| to our traditions, our people and our
| institutions.
Grosvenor's speech is timely. 1t
squares the issue between the admin
istration and the people.