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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
Rivalry Between Gun and Armor.

There has been constant rivalry
between the shipbuilder and arnorer
on the one hand. and the gun, gunpow-
der and projectile manufacturer on the
other hand. Every Improvement In
armor plate has been met by further
advance either in the gun, the projec-
tile or the propelling charge Of gum
powder, An armor-maker would an
nounce the production Of a steel plate
which no existing cannon could pene-
trate. Then the prpjectlles were made
conical, and with a sharp point, hav-
ing. a fine temper, and the gun was
;Tifed to give the projectile rotation
and true fight. and the guns were
made to load at the breech instead Of
the muzzle, adding greatly to the ra-
pidity and facility Of fire. Another
inventor then came forward with
method for hardening the surface
Of the plate by process bearing his
name. A HarveyiZed plate is so hard
that it cannot be scratched with file
or cut with cold chisel. Nickel was
put in the plate, adding still more to
its hardness and toughness. Then
smokeless powder was produced, de-
veloping much greater energy than its
old black predecessor, and made to
burn with accelerating combustion,
and with it projectiles could be hurled
with such velocity that the energy Of
their impact could not be resisted by
either the projectile or the plate, and
the gun had to be heightened and
strengthened forward to meet the new
demands upon 1t, The limit in weight
Of armor-plate was soon reached.
Twelve inches in thickness came to be
about the maximum for the belt of
the strongest warship, for she could
not carry thicker and float, The pro-
jectile was still more improved, being
made Of the finest forged steel and
tempered with great skill. Then cane
kruppized plate, and the projectilc
was again turned aside or SMASHED
upon its surface. Lastly. soft nose
made Of mild steel was place, on the
point Of the armor-plercing projectile.
and the gunner could again laugh at
the thickest Kruppized plate that
could be- carried by the battleship.-
Hudson Maxim in Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
IIisaDplicd Advice.

Out of that childish dependence that
maternal care had encouraged Mamie
had come to her mother for help in
the doing of some little act that she
could have readily done herself.
"You shouldn't annoy me for assist
ance in such trivial things as that" >"
remarked her mother; "it's time you
learned to help yourself"
II have learned, ma" Mamie re-
turned but l don't know just when
it's right to do it; don't you remem-
ber how you scolded me the other day
when l helped myself to the pre-
rves?"-Richmond Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
ASEVEN.MAsTED STEEL SCHOONER !

The development of the multi-masted
merchant schooner, which has ad-
vanced with such rapid strides during
the past few years, Is one of the most
remarkable features in the shipbuild-
ing industry Of the Atlantic Coast.
The latest of these giant schooners Is
the great seven-masted vessel shown
in the accompanying illustration. It
has been built from designs by B. B.
Crowinshield, of Boston, the designer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
1ce,ond's sensIble Ct.nrctte Cure

The cigarette smoking mania has
lately broken out with excessive viru-
lence among the boys and girls in Ice
land. A proposal to cope with the
nuisance is being considered by the
municipal authorities of Reykjavik 1t
will, If adopted, empower any male or
female adult to box the ears OF ju-
venile offender, annex his or her weed
and impound the stock of cigarettes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
rr5E FIRST sEyEN-MAsTED STEEL SCHOONER.

maats will be forty-fve feet in length
by fourteen inches in diameter, the
snanker boom being seventy-fve feet
in length by eighteen inches IN diam
eter. The total sail area Of the lower
sails and topsails will be 4O,6l7 square
fee1. The total cost Of the vessel de-
liyered will be about $3.50, 600.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
! Burial Monuments
! Of NORTH Africa.
Y 4: 4: I; Il !: I:

Y N North Africa are found two
/ great burial tumuli or mausole-
4 ums, which date even before the
- Roman occupation, and were, no
doubt, built by the native kings Of
and Numidia. The first
Of these, shown in the engraving, is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Among the British peers who have
inherited barren titles Is the young
Earl of Seafeld, who at the age of II
succeeded to an earldom. two viscoun-
ties and two baronies, without so much
as a single acre Of land to maintain
his dignities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

At no point Is the River Jordan nav
igable for any considerable distance,
even by small craft, and during its
course it fall over 1900 feet. In addi-
tion to these drawbacks it presents the
unique spectacle of river flowing into
sea in which there cannot be found
one living creature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Candymakers say that the most profit
able part of their trade is in fancy can
dies put up in ornamental boxes, the
box frequently cutting more figure in
tis purchase than the goods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Barbaric African tribes hold the UNI
brella in high honor In King Coffee
of Ashanti's reign the greatest mark OF
regal favor that could be conferred
on distinguished guest was the gift
of a sunshade adorned in savage style
with the teeth of animals, the claws
of birds, human jawbones and rough
Jumps of gold. The medicine men of
these African tribes are invariably at
tended by an umbrella bearer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Slot machines providing meals have
been introduced in London. The re-
freshments are arranged on long buf-
fet behind a glass screen. On putting
four pennies one after another into the
slot the screen rises and tray hold
ing teapot. milk jug, sugar bowl and
cup and saucer comes within reach.
The teapot contains tea leaves and hot
water can be drawn from public
tank. Two pennies produce roll with
butter, or sandwiches, or bath buns,
and other slots yield temperance drinks
and confectionery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

It out. Furthermore, in this device,
wave action also operates Il large bell,
three resounding strokes being given
before every flash Of the light. These
buoys are now being largely employed
in the shallow waters along the Ger
man coast.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

B Japan is the country where the
cremation of corpses is pracliced on the
|3argest scale. The custom dates back
about. 1900 years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Speaking of curious Wills" said a
Georgian, 'the will of Col W. H.
Jackson Of Athens, Ga, member Of
one of the best known families in our
states, provided that massive oak
tree that he owned, around which he
had played and which he had been
taught to love as child and later as
a man, should, in the language of the
document, have entire possession Of
itself and of all land within eight feet
or it on all sides No one ever con-
tested his will, and the oak still stands
as its own owner"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Exploration has now revealed relics
of Menes, the founder of the Egyptian
monarchy, fashioned more than $500
years ago. Of Ter, the successor to
Menes, it is astonishing to find the
forearm of his queen still in its wrap
pings, with four splendid bracelets in
tact. This brilliant and exquisitely
finished group of jewelry is 1000 years
older than the jewelry of Dahshur, the
oldest up to then known. The arm of
the queen had been broken Off by the
first plunderers and had lain in hole
in the wall of the tomb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-11

Japan's Primitive Fire Department.
Japanese dwellings being Of the finl-
siast kind are particularly liable to de-
struction by fire, and the fire depart
ments might therefore be supposed to
, 1901-10-15
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.

Pottcd chrysanthemums, Mrs. Wallis.
Twenty-ive-cent can Calumet baking
POWDER for 20 at Laramie Cash store.
Marshal Davies arrested a mar this
afternoon who will face his honor to-
morrow on a charge of intoXication.
The council will meet tonight. but
will probably have a short session, as
the clerk has very little business on
his desk at this time.
The Presbyterian Aid society will
meet Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. E. f. Smiley. The meet
ing will be held at 2:30.
Mrs. May Prices black kitten has
been stolen and her parrot is neon
solable, as none other than a black
kitten can be a friend to Polly.
Miss Katie Kinney of the kuster.
who has been confined to her room
since Saturday with a severe attack of
rheumatism. IS better today and able
to leave her apartments.
Judge NJ. n. Grant Expects to leave
on Thursday for the Douglas creek dis.
trict with IA party of Denver and Chi
cage gentlemen to look over the Doug,
las Consolidated placer mines, in
which they are interested.
Carl Marsh, who yesterday entered
the contest for the 5000 gold medal
offered by the American Bicycle com
pany. covered the mile in just three
minutes. He will make an effort this
afternoon to lower this mark. CIar.
ence Rogers will also enter the con.
test. which closes today.
Albert Richards of the Laramie Min,
ing Exchange will send his vegetable
exhibit to Massachusetts in a few
days, and asks all who have anything
that would add to the value OF the col
lection to bring or send it to him and
let it be included. A fair will be held
near Boston in a few days. and Mr..
Van Horn will see that the Albany
county specimens are displayed there.
The residence of County Assessor
Price Jacobs was badly damaged by
fire last night. The hose companies
responded promptly. and did efficient
service. Mr.. Jacobs was not in the
city at the time and his wife was Wis,
iting with a Eeighbor when the alarm
was turned in. Most of the furniture
was taken out of the house. but was
damaged III II, wing and by water af,
'crward.
One of the Scariboda children Ives
With her husband in the northern part
e the state and the other. Mrs Rey
n'ids. is a resilient of the Cow creek
neighborhood. Mr.. Clay. who brought
the girls to Laramie, turned them over
TO William Crout, 10Y a resident OF
Grand Encampment. William Lovett
remembers them and their history af
ter coming to this city, and Mrs. f
Whiting remembers the girls as schol
ars III her room in the public school.
, 1901-10-15
MRS. CAREY'S FATHER
DEAD IN NEBRASKA.

Edward MCDermott. the father of
Mrs. Thomas f. Carey of the kustcr
hotel. died at a hospital at Grand Isl
and. Neb.. last evening, of cancer.
from which he has suffered for several
years. He was 80 years of age. The
funeral will occur at Grand island to
morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey left for Grand
Island last night to be present At the
funeral. Mr.. McDermotl spent the
spring and I part of the sumner with
| is daughter in this city. but was TAX
Ct to the hospital in July. He vas a
good man. well beloved. and bad many
friends here. to whom the news of his
death will come as a shock.
, 1901-10-15
FROM THE UNIVERSITY
TO SENIOR CLASS

Arthur c. Jones. a member of the
hoard of education of this school dis
triCt. who is also a warm friend OF and
believer in the university, calls atten-
ton to the TACT that Miss Alice Holli-
day. a graduate of the University of
Wyoming. went from the university di-
rect to the senior class at Wellesley.
That shows l remarkably high stand
ing for the University and answers
some of the a ping criticism of those
no would try to belittle the work OF
the institution.
, 1901-10-15
THINGS TO

The truly cultured are never slow to
express admiration; the vulgar only
are afraid to be natural.
The instep can be made higher and
the ankle slender by rising upon the
toes twenty times very slowly night
and morning.
All rough usage of the teeth, such
as cracking nuts, biting thread, ETC.,
should be avoided, but the proper uses
of the teeth in chewing gum is good
for them.
1t is well for women to understand
that 1t is impossible to present per-
fectly groomed and dainty appearance
with uncared for hands. and a woman
cannot take too good care Of her finger
nailc, as they beautify or disfgure the
bands in evrry case.
, 1901-10-15
CLAIMED HE WAS ROBBED

William Hunter was arraigncd in
the police court this morning, charged
ed guilty and was assessed a fine of s.
and costs. Hunter claimed that h. vas
robbed in a bawdy house last hight,
but got little sympathy from the court,
as he had raised quite a disturbance
in trying to o the money he said
he had lost.
, 1901-10-15
WELL STAG
AT THE

The Night Of the Fourth while
announced as a musical comedy, is as
near to a comic opera extravaganza as
are MANY more ~pretentious produc-
tions. Mr.. J. I. Henderson has Ger
tainly surrounded his stars with a
most capable company and when the
curtain rises on this new Offering at
will be staged handsomely and beauti,
fully costumed. About thirty people
will be i'll the cast and the principal
parts will be filled by well known and
popular favOrites.
, 1901-10-15
TOOK DEGREE AND
GAVE A BANQUET.

Carl Jackson took the third degree
in Laramie lodge, Masons. last night,
and after the initiatory ceremonies in
the hall invited about twenty members
of the lodge to join him at the Johnson
hotel cafe, where the following menu
a discussed:
Oyster Soup.
Native R%adishes, Queen Olives.
Prime Rib. Dish Gravy.
Fried Spring Chicken Green Salad.
Partisan Potatoes, Dreamed Calihower
Ice Cream. Angel Cake.
Assorted Fritters.
Toasted Crackers with Cheese.
Tea and Coffee.
Louis Settele acted as postmaster,
and those about the board gave them
selves up to hearty enjoyment for
acre than an hour.
, 1901-10-15
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

l.. Larson of Walden is at the John
son hotel.
Robert E. Sullivan of Egypt is at
the kustcr.
A. r. Waldo, Telluride. Colo. is at
Johnson's hotel.
DR.. S. B. Miller has a boil on his
neck and will take less than cost" for
it.
w. H. Heath and H. X. Hellis of
Denver are registered at the Thorn.
burgh.
E. J. Davis and wife of Holmes and
Alex Sellars and wife of Garrett are
at Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheriff Mathews of the
Mathews & Bulger company are stop.
ping at the Thornburgh.
Mrs. George Matlack returned today
from a visit y; several months at her
cd home at Council Bluffs. Iowa.
A. H. Garland and wife, w. D. Lewis
and Alma Adderley of the Mathews &
Bulger company are at Johnson's.
w. II. Weber and Frank Cramer
left this morning for the Michigan
mine, in the Halleck canon dictrict.
Hon. J. A. Van Orsdel. attorney gen,
eral of the state, is here from Chey,
cnne and is a guest at the T]hornburgh.
Mrs. Farley Mathison and son Les.
ter went over to Cheyenne last night
ca a few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. f. Stimson.
Mrs. Il. Il. Gray of Kansas e., is
the guest of the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
! ". T. GRAY in this city. She Will re,
main several Gays.
w. A. Moebius of Salt Lake. general
western manager for the Singer Sew,
ing Machine company. is in the city,
the guest of the local agent, A. Nord.
strum.
Mis- Lena Hartman vii, leave Gran
vile, Ohio, tomorrow for this city, and
i'll reach Laramie OH Friday or Satur,
Cay. She has been in the Buckeye
state for several weeks.
John H. Symons. United States com
missioner for Wyoming. returned this
morning from a business trip of d few
days to Omaha. He says the Nebras
ka metropolis is rather a lively burg
Hon. w. II. Holiday went to Chey.
enne at 100 today to be present at
the afternoons meeting of the com
mittee to call a state convention to ad,
~vertise the resources of the state. He
is a member of the committee.
Sam and Dave Marion, Arlie Dalton
Maia Daja, Alice Holbrook. w. Fl. Ma.
cart, John H.. Harley, William Ken,
wood and H. T. Mathews are stopping
at the Kuster. They are members of
the Mathews & Bulger company, play.
ing at the Manager opera house to,
night.
Walter S. Coutant, secretary to Con.
gressman Frank w. Mondell, accom-.
panied by Mrs. Coutant, came up from
Newcastle last evening and will re-
main a few days visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. o. Messenger, of this city.-Sheri-
dan Daily Tribune. Mrs. Coutant is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. T.
Gray of this city.
Eli Crumrine, cashier of the Albany
County National bank, who returned
Saturday from a trip to his old home
in Pennsylvania and to the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition at Buffalo, N. Y, has
been confined to his room the greater
part of the time since his return with
a severe cold, but was able to reach
, 1901-10-15
HUGH
TAKEN TO WALDEN

Hugh Mcfarland, who was arrested
here Sunday night by Sheriff Cook
and Under Sheriff Yund, on a tele,
phone message from Walden, was TAX.
en- back to North park on the stage
this morning, by Deputy Sheriff Nc,
Callum, of Larimer county, Colo, to
answer for the theft OF cattle. He con.
sented to go without requisition.
, 1901-10-15

his office this morning. Mrs. Crumrine
returned with him. They had de
hghtful visit in the east, and enjoyed
the eXpositiOn very much.
, 1901-10-15
WILL BUILD FINE
RESIDENCE IN SPRING,

A telephone message to The Repub.
lican this afternoon says that Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Klein have bought Of Judge
and Mrs. c. w. Bramel the vacant lot
at the corner of Fourth and Thorn,
burgh streets and in the spring will
erect a handsome residence to cost
about $40, 900.
, 1901-10-15

is a champion of the se~lf-governing
system. He is looking forward to the
educational exhibit at Buffalo, which
he is told is very helpful and interest
ing.
, 1901-10-15

Miss Minnie Burke has decided to
remain in Laramie for the winter and
will take pupils in singing on and af-
ter the 14th inst. at 152 Railroad
street. Wilson House. site
, 1901-10-15

WANTED-A situation as house
keeper. No objection to country. Call
or address go. cor. Bird and Sheridan,
t 55t6w2
, 1901-10-15

OF LARAMIE SCHOOLS GETTING
POINTERS FROM CHICAGO
SCHOOLS.

Prof. Lee Writes from the Lake Side
City an Especially Enthusiastic
letter-Visits La Sale School,
City-Two Days In Chicago Su,
burb.
, 1901-10-15

The Lady Maccabees will give a
dime social at the home of Mrs. Olive
Harnish, Wednesday evening, Oct.
18th. Everybody invited. 54t3
, 1901-10-15

FOR RENT-Furnishcd rooms
cheap. Enquire at this Office. SITE
, 1901-10-15

FOR SALE-ConCord spring wagon,
at Eastman's livery barn. 55t6
, 1901-10-15

Observation-Disclosures safe. En-
uuire at this office.
, 1901-10-15

A good paying business cheap, II
sold soon. M. T. ULEN.
, 1901-10-15

Location notices and All other kinds
of legal blanks 1t Tho Republican
, 1901-10-15

A musicale will be given
at Odd Fellows Hall
Thursday evening. A
small admission fee will
be charged.
The state herald., 1901-01-04

accepts the joint note and authorizes
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang to
negotiate and to ask for a suspension
OF hostilities.
Pekin. Dec. 31.-The Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries have been unexpectedly or
dered to sign the preliminary joint note
and have notified the foreign ENJOYS to
that effect. The Chinese themselves
We're greatly astonished at receiving
the imperial instructions. Neither Ii
Hung Chang nor Prince Ching had ex-
pected success in persuading the court
under ten days.
The emperors instructions are to
agree fully to the note. but then en-
deavor to get the best terms possible.
particularly in the matter of limiting
the number of the legation guards and
also as to the places where these are
to be located.
The plenipotentinries are instructed
to endeavor TO limit the number Of
army posts along the line OF railway
to as few as possible, and finally to re-
quest the powers not to destroy the
forts. but merely To disarm them.
III Hung Chang's health Is bad and
II is doubtful whether he will be able
TO do more than aflix his signature to
an instrument. delegatlng his powers
to Prince Ching until another plenipo-
tentlary has been appointed. He was
dressed this morning and carried In n
chair TO the residence OF Prince Ching.
with whom he held n long consulta-
tion. Prince Ching then called upon the
doyen OF the diplomatic corps, the
Spanish minister. Senor de Cologan.
and requested him to notify the other
ENJOYS that Instructions had been re-
ceived from the emperor to sign the
note.
The state herald., 1901-01-04
CUDAHY THREATENED If HE
DOES NOT WITHDRAW REWARD

Omaha, Dec. BE. a. Cudahy, the
millionaire packer, has received sec
ond communication from the men who
kidnapped his son. This time, as for
merly, the letter contains threat, and
says In substance that unless he with
draws his offer of $4,000 reward for
the arrest and conviction of each of the
three bandits they will kidnap another
Of his children.
The letter refers to the failure Of the
police to get anything like a tangible
clue rs to the identity of the kidnap.
ers. SCOTS at the idea of Pat Groves
being one Of them, mentions the ease
with which the first job was pulled
on" and concludes by saying that II
Mr.. Cudohy is as wise as he showed
himself in the first instance he will
comply with the request and with.
draw the rewards at once.
The letter Is written with pen and
Ink, on the same kind of yellow paper
as the first, and evidently by the same
person. II was fourd by servant of
the Cudahy household early on the
morning of Thursday, December 9th.
Some one called up the house by tele-
phone and asked If Mr.. Cudahy was In.
The servant answered that he was not
well" came the voice over the tcle-
phone, lyon can go out in the front
yard and you'll find letter there near
the gate. 1t is addressed to Mr. Cuda.
hy. See that it's delivered to him per-
s0nally, and to no one else"
The servant went out Mt once and
found letter. 1t was in plain white
envelope and was addressed:
The state herald., 1901-01-04

Denver, Colo, Dec. c conn VIZ Il
NAL report Of the stat c,,ar ~,
Sioner contains beside .ha rh,-'
or the report the "Rs,f tSa -,
teenth General Asseha ns,Aist,,
Gnnara, ''vi appoihtieally known
nc tha n. sSeinpiy, .',.,' because the
iii, to ..s enh eonlIntroduced by
Sanam m1siue p ior county, who
IaSt u.,n,o,. nuena,a @ o Zealand and
other Australasiaid ~ rot,au n !.
gate the system 7" o 90
there applied.
contoin. ,. ~ lily compiled In
formn.,s, "iucm taxation In the
Rr,tish n ooia lm lehd by Chairman
Bucklin. j.
As thn , ence Of the report
tbe commit. s,'' the following pro-
nosod ona,, to the state consti-
tuition:
Amend art " W ''"'' soH'
tuition thus: ~ :.
"soo n neral Assembly shall
bnve no, w to except any or NIL
narsnpo, ",,y and improvements
on land fry ~ 80 u" 'aNa'n, .n,,n. NJ M
laws exep, 'o .sa Ns,.Un s,,,, LII .ne
whole or , lar' ei ane .un ,l ensn
value Of shss y. way, l,nncn'ses ,, >
in publics, Vi ,nnu' .n eAe'us,s u,.,, VI VI
the INN .,.le umtreon, ,',a, snni, M pu
void. ex o'''e, wisn ptoo,eSm ~ M ~ ~
-, % ,, soi ie of the constitution con-
~ g,.. .nis the provisions of this sec
ti Hon !, ;,e and the same hfeby are
The state herald., 1901-01-04
"o't' Capture Two ,,,,.,.,

london. Dec. :li.--rhc ,,'''' nr'ii.h.
Lord Ki,eh",are,ii "@ following dispatch T rran, na'
Littieton r",or,. % II ~ .. m.-Gcnero,
vctia was ",n c.",' That our post M u,,
by The Ho-,r.p sap'"red yesterday mo,,,n,. u, ,iei.
and 30 ,ahs, n.s wsre ,',, Killed aud wou.a.,
is following n,',shcncr ,,,,,cr reports TIM, a..
'rnck OF ,na WIN small force Jn ne
occupied nv nneiny. iiel,ctin being ,ns ra
nforc"d fps,' ps h,.yes, who has s beeps rr'
N the sin,.,'a,s Mn WA, q very strong ns.,,,...
fny. ana woa",loiotp woa Lydcnberr ran
hc LIye,rsnaa,, sa, hrll by u dctncbm.n," ," y,
'r further infor,n,,,,i,,,. :. Am asking