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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
New Use for Corn Stalks.

A wealthy firm of Philadelphia
shipbuilders is investing 100000
in fitting out factory at Rockford,
ILL.,, for converting corn stalks into
cofer-dam for the sides of war
ships, and food for cattle. Before
the corn crop of next fall shall
have been gathered in it is expect
ed several other factories with
newly invented machinery will be
built in the midst of the corn
belt. where charge for transporta-
tion will be at a minimum for
the farmers who raise the corn.
The uniform price to be paid for
the corn stalks is So per ton.
A material made by a patent
process from the outer covering of
corn stalks will be used to stuff
tho sides of naval vessels. When
the shot passes through the ships
side the water in entering the hole
has the effect of swelling the corn
stalk stuhing and this closes the
leak and prevents enough water
entering to sink the ship.
When Mr.. E. S. Cramp, OF
Philadelphia, the chief promoter of
the new enterprise, was asked
about it by a Chicago Post reporter
he said: "We separate the pith
from the outer stalk. The latter
is used to make the warship
padding and the path is converted
into food for cattle. Thus there
is no waste whatever. The process
is one of separation and grinding
and is not complicated. Having
equipped a factory with the ma
chinery; about all that is necessary
is for the men to put the bare
stalks in at one end and take out
the stuff at the other. In Novem-
ber-on Thanksgiving Day-our
patents were granted. I have just
completed contracts with the
American Spirits Manufacturing
Company to feed all their cattle
with this substance. They consider
it a very valuable food in place
of what they have used hitherto.
z''For packing filtering and
ventilating purposes the Golfer
dam material is useful, too; but
these are only minor uses to to
wht; t;2h it may be put. AS to the
price that is to be paid for the
stalks, it will be 50 ton. This is
enough to make it profitable for
those who raise the corn, for we do
not want the leaves, etc. All that
is necessary is the bare stalk.
Thus, after husking the corn,
farmers may let the cattle into the
field as they do now, and when The
cattle have consumed the leaves
and all they can eat, the stalks can
be brought to our factories. Moth
ing we need has been put to any
use in the past. There are two or.
three tons Of corn stalks to the
acre, which can be out for about 81
an acre, leaving the rest to the far
mer. A goodly portion of the corn
stalks crop of 1897 will be used by
US. We intend to invest a large
amount of capital in making use
of the inventions and building
factories from year to year in
favorable locations throughout the
West, so that there will be not ex-
pense for transportation to most of
those who furnish the product
Wisconsin Agriculturist.
: Remember we do all kinds of
ioh work. do it neatly and at the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
FIENDISH CRIME
COMMITTED BY A NEGRO
OVER IN GEORGIA.
Double Murder and Assau1t-He
Fled But Was Overtaken aad 8
Promptly Lynched.

macon, Ga., aug. IA special
to the Telegraph from Americus,
Ga., says: The most fendish crime
in the history of Sumter county,
or the whole State, was committed
at Friendship, twelve miles west
of here, last night.
Mrs. James McGarrah and har
son, James Boone, were murdered
by a negro man with an axe while
they were in their beds.
After this double murder the
fend outraged a negro woman, tied
her to a tree in 4he woods and mu-
tilated her in a shocking man ner.
She died also, but not until she
had told the murderer's name. He
told other negroes that be had kill
ed three people last night, then
borrowed horse and rode away.
The murdered people were dis
covered by John Boone, a son of
the murdered woman, and a crowd
at once startled after the fend.
He was caught late this evening
and promptly lynched.
FURTHER DETAILS.
Macon, Ca, Aug. 20.-The woods
and fields for miles about we're
secured by posse, many negroes
joining in the chase of the mur-
derer. Officers from the city went
out with blood hounds to join sin
the pursuit. In the meantime, it
is said, the negro woman who Has
found tied in the woods and NAL
treated, made a statement as to the
guilty negro and pointed out one
of those most diligent in search
of the supposed criminal and told
where the bloody axe could be
found.
Though hardly believing her
story, so incredible it seemed, a
part of the pursuing party went to
investigate and found the bloody
weapon and blood-stained clothes
of the murderer concealed in an
abandoned we'll on the MeGarrah
plantation, just as the woman de-
scribed. The guilty wretch was
quickly taken into custody and a
portion of the pursuing party call
ed in. After thoroughly satisfying
themselves of his guilt the black
brute was strung up and bis body
riddled with bullets. The officers
who had joined in the chase whore
not present at the lynching having.
gone with blood hounds on another
trail, and they-.knew nothing eff
the affair until long afterWard.
However, they could have done
nothing had they been present,
as the outraged people of the COM
munity were bent on avengingE the
double murder committed in their
midst and nothing could have
stopped them.
The body of the dead negro was
left swinging to the tree, where
hundreds of people viewed it dur
ing the afternoon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
CHM D}DAFRS
The Fee is Five Dollars.
Insurance, Ten Dollars.

We're for the poor man ev'ry time,
And in this 'ere campaign
Well stump old Edgefleld county
Through the sunshine and the rain
And hold the banner up'ards
From a-trailin' in the dust,
And cut loose on monopoly,
And cuss and cuss and cuss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

Dewey is to be made a Vice
Admiral. This Office, however,
must be created by Congress, and
probably such will be recommend
ed by the President in his next
message.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
For County Treasurer.

am a candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Treasurer. will abide the result OF
the primaries and support all the nominees of
the party, T. c. MORGAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

S. T. WILLIAMS.
am candidate for the House or Represen.
tatives. Will abide the result of the primars
and support its nominees. 1t will be impossible
for me to make thorough canvass of the
county, but shall make every effort to see as
many.of my fellow citizens and as often as pos
sible. w. A. STROM.
We are requested by the friends of M. P,
Wells, ESQ.,, to announce him for the House OF
Representatives. He will abide the results OF
the primary and support the nominees.
DR.. w. P. Zimmerman is announced as can
didate for the House of Representatives, SUBJ
ject to the rules and regulations of the demo-
cratic party. RRFoRMERs.
The friends of N. G. Evans, Esq.,, respect
fully announce him for the House of Represen-
tatives. He will abide results of the pri-
mary and support all its nominees.
The many friends of P. B. Mayson, ESQ.,, re-
sperrrury present his name to the democratic
voters of Edgefeld county for seat in the
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, 1898-08-24

It is claimed that the wheat crop
now being harvested in the West
will make this years yield the
largest on record in this country
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

announce myself candidate for the Office
of Supervisor of Edgefeld county, subject to
the action of the democrutic primaries.
R. A. COCHRAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
For Congress-.

hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to Congress from the Second Congress
sional District, subject to the rules and regula.
tions of the democratic party.
Respectfully, w. ]. TALBERT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

am a candidate for the Office OF County Su-
pervisor, will abide the result of the eprimary
election and support the nominees of the party
J. M. BELL, IR.
am a candidate for County Supervisor. I
will abide the result of the primary election and
support the nomip !e. D. D. PADGETT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

The Hon. T. H. Rainsford is hereby announc-
ed as candidate For the unexpired term of ].
NJ. Gaines in the State Senate. His record in the
lower House for five years proves him to be 4
wise and prudent legislator, capable Of taking
care of the interests of his constituents. We
pledge him to abide the result of the primary
election. FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

Remember we do all kinds of
Job work, do it neatly and at the
lowest prices
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
For County Supervisor.

thereby announce myself as a candidate for
nomination to the Office of County Supervisor at
the ensuing democratic primary election. The
cordial support of my fellow citizens is respect.
lively solicited. JAMES T. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
For House of Representatives.

The friends of J. L. Smith hereby nominate
him as a candidate for the House of Rspresen-
tatives from Edgefeld county, subject to the
primary election.
am candidate for the House of Represen-
tatives, will abide the results of the primary
election and support its nominees.
s. r WILLIAMS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

Subscribe 10 the Advertiser,
$3.50 per annum.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24

am candidate for reelection to the Office of
Auditor. Twill abide the results of the primary
and support the nominees of the party.
]. b. HALTIWANGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
For County Auditor.

1 am candidate for the Office of Comfy Au-
ditor, and respectfully solicit the support OF
Edgefeld democrats. will abide the results OF
the primary and support the nominees of the
party. HENRY C. WATSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
For State Senate.

For State Senate.
The friends of Hon. John c. Sheppard pre-
sent his name to the voters of Edgefeld county
for the State Senate. He will abide the results
of the primary and support ita nominees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-24
South Carolina Co.EducaiOnaI Institute,
EnGEF'IELD, S. O..

T5FA HE SOUTH CAROLINA Co-EDUCATIoNAL INSTITUTE,
H9 which we'll known and which for year has been
successful in it's work at Wllson, has been moved to Edge
field very fattering inducements having been offered by that
town.
Edgefeld thriving wide awake about twenty miles
of Aiken contains five churches banks
oil mills, and publishes two live newspapers Fine farming lands
surround it,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
SIRDAR KITCHENER's WOUND.
The Curious Way In Which n Bullet
Was DisIodged from.
His Thront.

The London Chronicle otes that Gen.
Kitchener, who is now the idol of Eng
land, big and little, is said to be suf-
fering from serious affection of his
eyes, which threatens TO impair his
sight. 1t also calls attentiouio the fact
that he has had very curious expert
ence in his earlier Egyptian ca !paigns,
he having swallowed a bullet, with
which he had been wounded, and which
he now preserves as memento. Dur
ing the campaign of 'SS Maj. Kitchener
was hit in the side of the face by bull
let during a skirmish near Suakim,
and was taken down the Nile, and
thence to the Citadel hospital at Cairo,
where, despite all the efforts of the sur
geons, the bullet could not be located,
the Y rays being then unknown.
Sergt. Billion, late of the medical
staff corps, who is now in London and
who was then specially detailed to look
after the injured officer, states that
the wound was healthy one. and very
soon healed, and the medical officers
came to the conclusion that the bullet
had worked its way out without being
noticed. on the passage down the Nile.
Billion one day tempted his patients APP
petite with n tasty beefsteak. which
the major had no sooner attacked than
he put his hand to his throat exclaim-
ing: "BiIton, if there was no bone in
the steak, I've swallowed that bullet;
I felt it go down." This proved to be
the case. the bullet passing through
the alimentary canal without injury to
the distinguished officer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15

1t should be understood that it is
not necessary for voter to produce a
poll tax receipt in order to register.
Some are under the impression and
consequently are neglecting to regis
ter their names.
The largest check ever issued by
the United States was drawn the other
day in favor of the International Nav
igation company for the sum of ST.
475, 1000, for the rental Of steamers used
during the war. 1t was cashed al the
Office Of the assistant treasure, In Phil.
adelphia.
The rules Of the International Pos
tai Union still apply in postal rates
between the United States, Hawaii
and the PHILIPPINES, except in the
case Of army and navy letters, which
are carried at domestic rates. This
does not seem to be generally under
stood, and many people seem to think
that since annexation the U. S. postal
rates apply. The result is that many
letters are mailed with insufficient
postage. The rate is 5 cents on let,
tiers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. OCTOBER Is. 1898
THE POLL TAX LAW.

Mr.. Davis, Silver Party candidate
for Controller; in his address to the
voters Of Elko Friday night devoted
most Of his time to the Ubiquitous
poll tax law passed by the last Silver
Party legislature. This law required
every voter to produce pon-tax re-
ceipts for. the two years proceeding
the election for which he wished to
register before his name could be
placed on the registration books. Its
effect would have been, 80 Mr.. Davis
said, to disfran chise four or five
thousand vo ters at the coming cleo
tion. In his arraignment of this
measure Mr.. Davis said it was Repub-
ican scheme to decrease the vote Of
Nevada nearly one-halt in order to
disgrace her in the eyes Of the people
Of the rest Of the Union. A Silver
Party legislature passed this measure
and Silver Party Governor signed it.
The voters should not forget that
fact.
Now the question naturally arises,
If this WAS Republican scheme to re-
duce the vote Of the State one-ha1f,
was Governor Sadler in that scheme?
If he was he is not the proper person
to be elected Governor of Nevada at
the ensuing election. The INDEPEN-
DENT does not charge that the Cover
nor wilfully entered into any such
scheme. but the query is natural in
ference from the statements made by
Mr.. Davis.
While Mr.. Davis is a candidate Of d
party opposing that to which the IN
DEPENDENT belongs, it gives him the
credit for wiping this iniquitous law
from our statute books. For this
work he deserves the unstinted praise
OF every citizen of the State.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
What ScrOfIIla Is.

ScTof la is disease as old as an
tiquity. 1t has been handed down
for generations and is the same to-
day as IN early times. 1t is en-
phatically disease of the blood
and the only way to cure it is by
purifying the blood. That is just
what Hoods Sarsaparilla does in
every case where it is given faith
full trial. 1t eradicates all impurities
from the blood, and cures the sores.
boils, pimples and all forms Of skin
disease due to scrofula taints in the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla has
won the grateful praise of vast
numbers of people by its grand ana
complete cures. Don't allow scro
fuls. to develop in your blood. Cure
it at once by taking Hoods Sarsa
parilla.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
Whist Causes the Insecurity OF the
National Status-An lido.
lent Race.

It is not true that the Spaniard is
naturally cruel, declares David Han
nay in the Pail Mall Magazine. The
ably been guilty have come from his
unbusiness-like Incidence. he let's
trouble come from want of precaution
in time, and it finds him unprepared.
Then he falls into the rage of the in
dolent man who is aroused out of his
Incidence, and strikes savagely. Con-
duct Of that kind proves his incapacity
for government, and is seen at its
worst where he has to deal with Gre
oles, who repeat his own faults in an
exaggerated form, and with half
breeds. For that reason, among 9th
ers, he has lost his colonial empire. 1t
pose that Spain is decaying. The pop
ulation has nearly, II not quite,
doubled in the present century, and
the country itself is infinitely better
off than it was hundred years ago.
The loss of Cuba will be no evil for
Spain, but gain, for it will stop a
dreadful drain of life and treasure.
When there is no colonial market to
think of, the immense resources of
the country itself will probably be bet
ter worked. The mere mineral wealth
of Spain ought to be enough to make
it rich. If it has begun to understand
the consequences of bad administers
tion it may well be one of the most
prosperous parts of Europe in another
generation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
EASTWARD THROUGH
THE ROCKIES <~-1nsMNSSSS-


The traveller, tourist or business
man Is wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway aGreat Salt
Lake Route, for his route to the East.
1t ID the only transcontlnental line
passing directly through Salt Lake
City, and in addition to the gliln pse
it affords of the Temple City. the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it. affords
the choice Of three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
On all classes Of tickets stopovers
are granted Mt Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Leadville,
Colorado Springs, Denver and other
points Of interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleeping cars between
San Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars through TO Omaha, Chicago and
Boston.
For illustrated pamphlets descrip.
tive OF the "Great Salt Lake Route
write to Il. A. WADLEIGH, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
Perjury Factory or Orphans Home

Perjury Factory or Orphans Home.
The Times Review says that Mr..
Cutting on being asked if he intended
retaining his sister Mrs. Beebe rs mat.
ron Of the Orphans Home replied: II
most certainly will. If the voters
don't want my sister as matron Of the
Home, they should not vote for me-"
In view Of the scandals that have
emanated from that institution dur
ing the year, the voters should elect
Board OF Managers that will keep it
fee from scandal. The voters have
it in their power to say whether the
Orphans Home shall be run rs a per-
jury factory or as an institution de.
voted 70 the care Of the unfortunate
waits Of the State. II they want the
latter, they should vote for Mr.. Cut
ting's opponent, 0rvis Ring.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15

Although equipped with electric
lights, railways, and other modern
conveniences the towns of Porto Rico
and Cuba have no sewer systems, de-
pending entirely on surface drainage
to cnrry off accommodating filth. The
result is that the towns, like major
lty Of those in Central America, are
filthy and disease breeding beyond
description. The vigorous sanitary
measures adopted by Govertor Wood
in Santiago is rapidly improving the
health Of residents.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
Decomposes Water Easily.

The French chemist, noted for his
original researches, Mr.. Moissan, has
discovered new substance, the
hydride Of calcium, produced by heat
ing calcium to very high tempera-
ture U.2o0 degrees centigrade) in a
current of hydrogen gas. II has q re-
mcrkab!e power Of reducing other
"odi~s. even sulphur" acid Il d"crr!-
poses cA.crate of poia&!i. "! II librrn
tion OF potassium. II also dacompose,s
water n; ordinary temperature, liber-
ating hydrogen.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15

ecord-Union:-Garcia's present
attitude in Cuba is that Of the true
patriot. He is going about the island
systematically advising the people to
accept the situation and do all in
their power to enable tho United
States to establish peace upon per-
manent basis, and set up a Ropubli.
can form Of government for and by
the people. 1t requires moro than
ordinary courage to preach that gos-
pei to q people who have been bat.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
FOR SALE.

Two second hand Miller's Little
Giant Hay Presses with wagons, in
good condition. Car size bales. Adj.
dress The Fl. G.. Shaw Co., Stockton
California.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15

Ting for three years for recognition
of form Of civil government, which
they claim is already established, and
that sprang from their free will.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
NiIII{|Il|G{II|I|
Route:

To and from Chicago, st. Louis
Omaha, Kansas City and all Eastern
points. .''.'
Direct line to the Trans Mississippi
Exposition. Stopover allowed at
Omaha on all tickets reading through
that city. "a.... '. &
Two through trains each ; way
daily. Vestibuled Buffet, Smoking.
Library Care, Pullman Sleeping Cars,
Reclining Chair Cars (Seats Freely
Coaches and Dining Cars operated
on the A la Carte plan.
Tickets at Offices of connecting
lines. ., ...". .
W. F. MCMILLAN, GcnI Agt.,
214 s. w. Temple St., Salt Lake CITY.
r.. f. Ncslen, '''. q
Trav. Pass. Agt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
M erit

Is what gives Hoods Sarsaparilla its great
popularity, increasing sales and wonder
full cures. The combination, proportion
and process in preparing Hoods Sarsa
parilla are unknown to other medicines,
and make 1t peculiar to itself. 1t acts
positively upon the blood, and as the
blood reaches every part of the human
system, all the nerves, muscles, bones
and tissues come under the influence Of
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
The U~succesrfuI NoycIist,.

Andrew lang says there are 100000
nove':s's Tngiand whose works never
get into -; :.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-10-15
Everybody
Knows

That for solid comfort, quick time
and all round general satisfaction,
there is no Railroad on Earth that
appeals 70 the traveller like the great