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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14
Information For Edgefeld Far
mers.

BY request Of the. Farmers Pro
tective Association of sEdgefelo
County I herewith submit wha1
information I have been able tc
get as to what fertilizer companies
we are not in trust, and as to tbe
comparative prices. of fertilizers
sold by trust aud non-trust COM
panies.
LIST. AS to what companies are
not connected with a trust 30 far
as I have been able to learn, all
fertilizer companies available to
our section of county reabsorbed
in the Virgjnla-C Carolina Chemical
Company except the following:
Tie Ashepoo Fertilizer Co, the
Reid Phosphate Co., and the w.
G. McMurphy Co., of Charleston,
S. c., the Savannah Guano Go. of
Savannah, 1a., the Acme Fertili-
zer Co., of Wilmington, N. g., and
the Charlotte Oil Mill and Fertili-
zer Co., of Charlotte, NC. There
are no doubt other Independent
fertilizer companies that might
sell fertilizers in Edgefeld coun-
ty, but it is a hard matter to get
information as to what companies
are connected with trust, and
these are the only names | can
furnish at this time.
End. AS to. prices. From what
I can gather it seems that the in
dependent companies have taken
advantage of the increase in prices
by the trust, and have advanced
their prices in the same proper
tion. The companies all claim
that the advance IN the price of
fertilizers is legitimate, and not
unreasonable when the increase il,
price of the materials, and of 9TH
er thugs are taken into considera-
ton.
I find that there are no agents
for non-trust companies. selling
fertilizers in Edgefeld, and that
there is 40 chance of securing
competition between the trust and
non-trus; companies in our section
for this year for the reason that
the non-trust companies have al
ready sold their outfit; and judg-
ing from the tone of letter L
have from one of the independent
companies, I think something can
be accomplished along this line
another year if the farmers will
make the move in time. But to
make an effectual fight the far
mers must be prepared to pur-
chase their fertilizers on cash
basis.
1t is but fair to tho agents at
to state that they were
willing to purchase goods from
non-trust companies; but were
unable TO do SO in some instances
on account of the independent
companies not being able to sup
ply any considerable amount of
fertilizers, and in others because
the trust could make them better
prices. Respectfully,
B. e. NICHOLSON,
Sec. q Treas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14
Lecture in Catholic Church.

On Monday night, Feb. 10Th, at s
o'clock, there will be lecture in the
Catholic Church on the subject, "Reli-
gion,"-objectively and subjectively
considered in its essence. The .ncredi-
BILE, alterations of the human mind not
guided by religion. It's necessity, its
results. All are cordially invited.
REV. j. L. SE1pLE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14
SOME VERY SAGE ADVICE
To the Horny Handed Sons of
Toll and Trouble.

To the Editor of the Advertiser:
Mr.. Editor: The wheel of fate
has been turning adversely to the
producing people, and especially
the cotton producing people of this
country, for fifteen or twenty years
and until the year 1899, when by
act of providence, the wheel of fate
is made to go very slowly, that the
farmers, the cotton raisers, can, if
they will. catch hold and force it
to revolve the other way, in favor
of the cotton raiser.
1t has been demonstrated by
facts, circumstances, and figures,
that the cotton crop for 1899, was
and is a short crop. 1t is also GER
tain that by reason of this short
crop the price of cotton has ad-
vanced over two cents per pound,
which shows the effect of supply
al d demand.
Now with this light, and the
above undisputed facts before
them, is it not possible to have
concerted action among the farp1.
ers, by persuading :hen, of the
advantages that would rebound t,
them, and cause them with one ac-
cord to reach out and catch this
wheel while it is turning slowly, so
to speak, by duplicating the crop
of 1899 for the year 1900, or if pos
sible make it still shorter. Two
short cotton crops in succession
would certainly advance the price
still higher, and at the same time
leave the cotton raiser with ali
abundant supply of food-stuffs,
which would be raised instead of
cotton.
Why produce ten bales of cotton
if the producers have in their pow
I. y - p . +
er to realize the same amount Of
or perhaps more, for five
bales?
1t seems to me that the situation
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14

Should Senator MLLaurin resign his
seat in the United States Senate, Edge
field has some available timber for that
niche in addition to the names already
mentioned from other counties, aud
who are already avowedly in the field.
The most prominent candidates sre
Atty Gen. Bellinger, Lieut.. Gov. Scar
borough, Senator Dan S. HendeI son.
Judge Buchanan, w. F, Stevenson. And
there are others: Speaker Gary, Gov.
McSween-y, Col. Willie Jones, and
Representative Geo E Pri.lce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14
Contributions for the Gary Mon.
umental Fund.

Mr.. Editor: Please allow us
space in the Advertiser to &C
knowledge the receipt of the fol-
lowing subscriptions as handed US
by a few committeeman appointed
to solicit subscriptions, viz:
From Luther W. Reece-Dr Fl A
Shaw, SIS; L w Reece, SIS; ] G
Lanham, So; B F Corloy, Soc; H
L Bunch, Soc; w S Lanier, ST.; H
H Townes, Jr., SOC; H H Townes,
SOC; T P Branch, Augusta, $40;
w A Garrett, Augusta, 81; D E
Lanham, Soc; James Corley, SOC.
Total, $2S.
From T M Minor-E S Rey-
uolds, SOC; &C Fuller, 81; w B
Quarlos, Soc; Cash, 25c. Total,
1925.
From w Y Quarles-W Y Quar-.
les, ST.; WB Quarles, Soc; G F
West, A G Chatham, G R May
son, A G Hackett, DR. c NJ Fuller,
S B Cook, and J NJ Coleman, 25c
each. Total. 1926.
From E l. Byan-J w DeLaugh-
ter, Soc; ] w R DeLaughter, 25c; ;
T c Morgan, 81; E L Ryan, Soc /;
B S Holland, 81; J D Mathis, 81;
0 L Miller, 81; B ] Day. Soc; A
S Swearingin, ST.; B B Hughes,
25c; S H Manget, 25c; B L Jones;
Csc; J w Miller, 81; NJ c Parker,
81; E L Posey, 25c. Total, $9.25.
The other members of the COM
mittee on subscriptions will please
report, with receipts, as soon as
possible. At any rate by first
Monday in March.
S. b. MAYS, Chair.
D. R. DUR1soE, Sect'y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14
taking into consideration the wis

taking into consideration the wis
dom and advisability of so doing.
And right now is the opportune
time to decrease the production of
cotton, we have short crop now,
and to pile up another on this will
cause the price to advance, and re-
main high for several years.
Then the demand for cotton is
right now growing, there are cot
ton mills being built all over the
South, and they must have cotton
or else their mills will be idle, and
if the crop is short again this year,
the.greater will be the rush and ef-
forts of the different mills to get it,
and that will necessarily cause the
price to go higher. If the farmers
of South Carolina, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Kan
SAG and Texas were to act in
accordance with the viewsset forth
in this article, I will assure them
that there will be no escape from
selling their cotton at from twelve
to twenty cents per pound, the
coming fall. In my judgment all
that is necessary to carry out the
views hcrein expressed is to get
the cotton producers of the states
named to consider the matter seri-
o,esly. This when once done will
insure it's success.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, de-
sire to say most emphatically that
there is no politics IN this, for
would rather see, and help. to be
the means of raising tho price of
cotton, and have the farmers con-
trolling it afterwards, than to have
any office, and if cotton were sell
ing to-day at 10 or Is cents per
pound, or even at a living price, in
my opinion, there would be less !
struggling for Office, for the reason
that there would be more in raising |
cotton than could be gotten out of
office.
SHORT CoTToN Crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14

The annual meeting of the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical Society
was held in Columbia on last
Thursday night, and the premium
list was revised. 1t was long
and tedious job, and it was after l
o'clock before the work was COM
pleted. The premiums were in
creased 81, 800, there being $1,000
offered for county exhibits. The
race purses were made $1,000, be.
ing an increase of $1,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14

Application will soon be made
to the Secretary of State for big
bleachery at Aiken, where the wa
ters arc as clear as crystal and
plentiful as the sands OF the sea-
shore. At present the product Of
the South Carolina mills is being
sent north to be bleached. 1t is
stated chat a party of capitalists
have determined to at once to- es-
tablish a 100000 bleachery plant
at Aiken.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14

Apply in person or by letter to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-02-14

mga.A.un CUBAN RELIEF cure,
HSHWHHEGTS Collie, Neuralgia and Toothache
in Eve minutes Sour Stomach
and Summer Complaints. Price. 25 Cents.
For sale by G. J.. Penn 6 Son.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
AMUSEME IS.
"Zaza."

In connection with the engagement of "Zaza" to be seen here on next Wednesday at the Jefferson Theatre it is hardly nec- esary to more than announce it's appear ance. The play has been such success, that 1t has become a household word. It is remarkable the large number of people who keep in touch with matters thea trical If play meets with great success it not long before the fact Is generally known.
 This play has done large business and it will be many years before another play is produced that will equal 1t as a drawing attraction. MT. Charles Frohman, whose company presents the play here, has used care in getting together cast that could properly present "Zaza."
 Sale of seats will commence tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
"The Largest Store South of the Ohio" LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB.
Flannel, $l25theyard

Thanks to Yankee ingenuity the looms have given s secret process the Enterpre Flanner registered
 'Enterpse Silk Fanne the beautiful stylish durable of dress Novelties that has been shown for To Eye resembles somewhat glorious Panne Velvet But the touch veas that of unfinished silk yet has great deal bodyoe the order of flannel and the fact that has napke back probably prompted the cfsten Ik Fanne
 No "Enterpise Silk Fanne shown New York than hundreds mitators sprung up ghe mushrooms So member that only the genuine bears the seag Enterprise Silk Fanne.'
 For house jackets, gowns, there little fear of being valed for besides the soft silky ouch like fine s possesses warmth of flannel And this encomum of Enterprise Silk Flan ne might add that is all kpure dyestroussupple and durable
 In shades here Cardinal Red and Silver Grey.
 The price SIPS the yard.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
UNNECESSARY AND DANGEROUS
Surgical Operations for Cure of Piles Discard
 ed by Best Medical Authorities


 A prominent orificial surgeon says: It Is the duty ot every surgeon to avoid an operation if possible to cure in any other way. This is especially true in the treat ment of piles and rectal troubles because such operations are attended with excru- clat1ng pain and serious danger to life by collapse of the nervous system
 Furthermore, operations for piles arc often unsuccessful and always very ex- pensive.
 The most advanced physicians now rise and recommend the use of astringents. combined with healing oils of vegetable extraction, and administered in supposi- tory form. The most widely used and best known remedy of this character is the Pyramid Pile Cure sold by druggists every- Where. This pile cure contains no cocaine, no opiate, no poisonus drug whatever. and single 50 cent package in some instances has cured cases of several years stand ing.
 The harmless acids, astringents and oils contained in the Pyramid Pile Cure cause the blood vessels and congested veins to contract to a natural condition, the little tumors are obscured and the cure Is made without pain, inconvenience or detention from daily occupation.
 Being in suppository form it can be car ried in the pocket, always ready for use. Ontments, salves and pills sometimes re- lieve piles, but they do not cure.
 The safest and surest way to cure any ing. Is to use the Pyramid Pile Cure. Full sized packages at all drug stores, 30 cents.
 A book on cause and cure of piles mailed free by addressing Pyramid Drug Co.,, Marshall Mich.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

to and from the treasury. there has been saved to the tax payers considerably more than the salary paid the treasurer during that period. The cost of transmitting funds to New York for the payment Of interest on the bonded debt, has heretofore cost $1OO annually but under the present method of forwarding New York exchange from county officers it costs nothing. The cost of transmitting the school funds has been reduced from s1100 annually heretofore to &S.zO the past year, and this reduction has caused a corresponding reduction In the cost of transmitting funds to the treas- ury from the different counties. During my first term 1t became necessary to transmit funds to and from New York on account of temporary loans to meet deficiencies in the treasury which transmission has been done without expense to the State.
 Tn the discharge of the duties connected with this office 1 have had the active serv- ice of Messrs. Boyd and Pope, who have al- ways been as watchful of the State $. inter ests as they could be, and I consider my self very fortunate to have been able to secure such competent helpers. Yours with respect, GEORGE W. ELLIS,
 State Treasurer"
 Condensed statement of receipts and dis bursements of the treasury of Alabama during the fiscal year ending September 30, 1900:
 Balance in the treasury septem-
 Der 30, 1S99..... ...S IT, ,030 07 Receipts from October l, 1899, to
 September SO 19O0.... .... .... 2656, $50 IS
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Black Silks.

Full line of black Tafeas, black Satin Duchesse, black Peau de Soe black Gros Grain black Armue, black Rha- danes, black Faie Francaise black Satin Marveieux, black Regents, black Satin Liberty
 We show all the styles and Weaves of this season at much lower price than before variety much more ex- tensive; qualities superior and stock complete.
 Specials in materials for dresses and waists that not be surpassed in price and quality They of the best black dye and pure silk
 Black Satin Liberty 20 inches wide the soft and brilliant satin finish silk for dresses and waists worth $10O at 75c Black Peau de Soe 20 inches wide, the we'll known weave and of the most durable fabrics for servceabe desswear heavy quality and pure dye; worth S1 at 75c Black Brocaded Peau de Soie and Figured afeta all the designsdots, rings Feur de Ls stripes beautiful range of patterns 20 inches wde worth $1.0o, at 75o Black 1affetaThese of good and reliable quality, jet black, 9 inches wde worth 75c, at 69c Black Tafea, heavy quality, extra wide, fast blac 27 inches wide; worth $.0O at I5c Black Gros Gain guaranteed to and not to sptt is of heavy quality and glossy nsh one of the most beau- tifu materials for handsome silk waists dresses
 20 inches wide at 1.26
 23 inches wide at t50 s: Black Peau de Soe guaranteed with the Weavers guar any and into the edge, soft perfect in quality will not split, surpasses anything heretofore shown-.
 2l inches wide, l25
 23 inches wide 1.50
 EXTREME LEFT ISLE.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
PERSONAL.

United States District Attorney Vaughan came from Huntsville yesterday to spend Sunday with his family in Birmingham.
 Hon. Francis B. Clark has returned to the home of Gen. Louis V. Clark, South Highlands, from his summer trip to Vir- ginia and New York His daughter, Mrs. J. Norman Brooks, and her two boys, Mas ters Norman and Russell Brooks, accom- panied him.
 Dr. Robert Cotton received a telegram yesterday afternoon announcing the sad tidings of the death of his brother, MT. Ieonidas Cotton, of San Antonio, Tex. Mr. Cotton has had protracted spell of illness and the news was not unexpected. He was a prominent insurance man and well known throughout Texas
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
LOCAL MUSICAL NOTES.

The first of a series of ten Sunday after noon concerts by Calmans quartette and orchestra will take place at Seals Hall two weeks from today. The opening enter tainment had been announced for the third Sunday of October, but in order that the musicians might have more time for re- hearsal a postponement for one week was deemed advisable. Many subscribers have already signed for season tickets.
 
 There will be attractive music at many of the churches this morning. Notably ar- tistic will be the choir work at the First Methodist church, the Church of the Ad- vent St. Pauls church and the First Pres byterian church.. Emersons mass, with orchestral accompaniment, will be heard at St. Paul's at 1O:3O o'clock
 The first great musical attraction of the season will be Innes band, November 13 This organization made an extraordinary hit at Atlantic Cdty the past summer lnnes has not only fine body of wind players, but he has a splendid galaxy of vocal artists, who give scenes from grand opera The Strauss orchestra will be in Birmingham in December
 
 The music schools and private teachers of Birmingham seem to be buster than usual this season, which fact is a good sign of general business prosperity as we'll as interest in musical art. Notwithstand- ing the fact that the Conservatory of Music advanced its fees in September about fifty per cent, there has been no falling off in the number of pupils The musical faculty of Pollock -Stephens-fou instruc- tors-have as much work as they can con- veniently attend to- the musical depart ment of the Seminary was never more popular than it is this fall and the Acade- my of Music is also enjoying great popu- larity.
 Very few local organizations have done so much for the advancement Of chnrus music the Treble Clef Club It is learn- ed with pleasure by music lovers that the club will probably branch out this season, and in addition to presenting programmes of chorus numbers will engage for each concert a distinguished artist-a great vo- calist or great violinst or pianist There will be a Treble Clef meeting next Tues day to consider this question-whether to remain at a standstll or go forward.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Black Dress Goods.

Black Pebble Chevot-The new weave and popular material for sktngs. They range in different widths and qualities
 SO inches wide, 9Oc
 52 inches wide, I25
 5o inches wide, I75
 Black Zibelne-Sik finished; another skirt mate ra very popular and styh 40 inches Wide worth $125, for 95c Black Venetian Cloth Mostly used for taormade suts There many different qualities, in different widths---
 54 inches n wide wide worth worth sJ sIs5' 35' 9sS Black Cameps HairVery stylish and durabe 40 inches wide; worth SIPS, at 9Oc Black Homespun, 52 inches wide; worth sl 00, at 85c Black Crepe Cloth--Si warp and of the prettleSt black dress materials of the season. Presy bac 3S inches wide; worth $2.00, at 150 Black Popln, 43 inches wide; worth SIPS, at LOO Black Breune Cloth 52 inches wide; worth S1 00, at 85C Black Serge, 38 inches wide, at 50c Black Serge, 40 inches wide, steam sponged and shrunk 65c Black Serge, so inches wide, at 95c Black Cheviot, 40 inches wide, steam sponged and shrunk 69c Black Chevot, heavy quality, 45 inches wide, at soc EXTREME LEFT ISLE
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

For Rent-Handsome stone residence, 9th avenue, eight rooms, all conveniences, S45. w. B. Leedy & Go. Telephone No. 42. No. ll2 2lst Street.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
"A Pair of Tramps"

Miss Lillian Taylor of "A Pair of Tramps" company enjoys the distinction of being one of the best opponents of "rag-time" singing and dancing now before the public. Her appearance with '"The Belle of New York" company last season created per feet furor of applause during the run of that famous play in New York city.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Selling of Black Dress Goods and Silks.

 That oanva than of 
    % mt in @ goodo o ik ~ o
 
   fee a home lis store m this on 0 ways we eLomedyo to
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
CASH WILL BUY

more value for less money at the closing out sale at E. Gluck's jewelry store, 1O7 goth Street.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Flannel for Shirt Waists.

 wondering all of
   An awoo plain  Tn the prevailing shades Ordinarily sold
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Dress Goods.
Specials in BianketS and Comforts
keady-t0.Kear Garments.

Strictly all-wool Homespun Ladies tailor made Suit, fly front Jacket, at s6.9S; regular price, $l0.
 Ladies Suits, made from all-wool serge, in black and navy, at SS.4S; regular price, SIP.
 100 Ladies' tailor-made Suits, Venetian, Peble Cheviot and Covert Cloth, Venetian. breasted, tight-fitting Jacket, in blouse ef- feet and Eton style, at S15 and $l7.5O; real value, S20 and S25.
 Black Rainy-Day and Walking Skirts, with nine rows of stitching, at $7.9S.
 Misses and Children's Reefers, Misses Jackets made in the latest style. Box Coat in Oxford gray and tan, at sS.9S; value. A.4S.
 Misses Coli Capes at $29S and $3.9S.
 Ladies' Fine Jackets, all made in the very latest cut, Box Coat, at $4.9s and s5.9S up to t25 Come and see them.
 100 Childrens Reefers at A.4S.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
COlOred Dress Goods.

Printed Veveeens of the most popular fabrques for Shirt Waists, five sadesold rose, gray, heio blue, or white ground with black polka dots or figures soc
 Panne Vevets in pastel shades ten coorngs, for hand
 some waists, light weight, soft to the touch l25
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
at a Trifle Over Half
 Price; a great chance.
Again, "As we buy so do we sell" " A manufacturer came to us and said:

 
  sell
 
   can have them for 50 cent under the marked value
  be in The prices will be about half tHle
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

54nch Boadcloth all wool all shades for tailor suits street dresses LOO 52-nch Homespuns, all wool made of fine spun wool with glossy surface only 85c
 EXTREME LEFT ISLE.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

CONTRA. By disbursements on State auditors war rants issued dur in current fiscal year,. .,...$2,l ,Sl1 Sd By disbursements on warrants outstand- ing of previous tis- cal years. .. .. .... 2,S77 55-s2. .1976 6S9 fl Balance in treasury at close, September 30, 1900.. .. .. .. .. ..$ 629, ,691 A Against this balance of$629, ,621.44 there are properly chargeable items, to-wit: Outstanding warrants issued by auditor and not yet paid, amounting to-. ....$ S,9A IS Amount due Insane Hospital. .. .. .. .. 39, ,612 90 Amount due pension
 fund. .. .. .. .. .. A5,9O5 16 Amount due as inter
 est on A. & M Col
 lege fund.-. .. .. ... 5,070 co amount due educa- tonal fund. .. .. .. 921, ,735 B Amount due Univer- sty land fund. 56000 % Amount balance at credit of convict fund... ... ... As S33 32 Amount due Agricul- tural Department... oovo0 46 Amount due Colleges of A. & M. ArtS.... 19 425 % Amount due 2 and per cent. fund.-. 42S 6s-s 799,59s 8s Deduct cash balance as shown aDoVe... ....$ 629, ,691 A Net deficiency on September %,
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Ten copies music for lOc. Williams Music House.

High-grade Railroad Watches. A. s. Smith, 2O3 N. 2Oth St.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

Chamblee's big Shoe sale is in session.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
BURGER DRY GOODS
 COMPANY
l9l3-I9t5 SECOND AVENUE.
SPECIALS FOR MONDAY:

A Indian Head Domestic at Sc. A Lonsdale Domestic, at 7c. One case Navy Blue Calico, at 4c One case extra heavy unbleached Canton Flannel at S1Rc; value, 10c