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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

top Of the table cloth and then covered
with doylcy, arc quite familiar, bur
this pad covering tho entire top of
the table is Il great Improvement, as it
insures absolute protection for the TOT
of the table, yet allows any and all
dishes TO be placed OH any part Of
the table with perfect safety.
1t is covered with white cotton fam
mel, thereby serving as Il silence cloth
also; it is flexible, light, easily cleaned,
neatly bound, and, as may he seen
from the accompanying sketches,
when not in use may be neatly folded.
and put away. The slips, as Illus
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
purposes. The forge is the invention
Of John Bauer.
A Giant Wrench.

A drop forging manufacturer, Of
Brooklyn, N. Y, has just placed on the
market what is supposed to be the
largest drop-forging wrench ever made,
1t is shown in the accompanying cut.
This particular wrench weighs. 100
pounds, is tifty-ninc inches long, has
an opening Of seven and tive-eighth
inches to take nut for a five-inch
bolt, and is master of line of fifteen
degree angle tools originated by the
firm for the purpose of adjusting the
nuts on bolts of mammoth engines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
German Gold Mines in Korea.

The correspondent of the Cologne Ga
zette, who represented that leading
German paper during the Boxer upris-
ing in China, has maze an excursion
on horseback from Seoul to the Ger
man gold mines in the interior. He
reports that over $50 men are now
employed; that the work of installing
modern machinery is progressing ia
vorably, and that the deposits are ex-
tremely rich. The mines are situated
a five days ride from the Korean cap
ital.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
Holds Milady's Pin Money.

The accompanying little sketch shows
one Of the latest pocketbooks for
women that possesses several good
features. The arrangement for car
rylng bills shown by the picture is es-
pecially good as many more bills may
he carried in ii than in the small
booklet usually provided in ordinary
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
MECHANISM FOR spR1NG1Ne THE Avs.

can be clampcd on the wrists, nd 1t
would, perhaps, be an advantage the
man making the arrest if the jaws
We're arranged to lock automaticty as
SOON as the cuff touched the wrist
This is the end sought to be atlined
by Frank Headson, of Lafayette Ind,
with the invention shown in te .ac.
companying picture. This arrant tment
provides an automatic trigger t close
the jaws instantly when brougt into
contact with any object betweethem,
and also arranGes for the relensSf the
jaws by closing the hand sligly on
: the handles of the bracelet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

purses. Then, too, this pocketbook may
be closed quite tight with any NUM-
Der Of bills in it, an advantage which
every woman will appreciate. This
convenient purse has also pocket for
cards and lock clasp compartment
for coins. 1t closes by folding one end
over the other and fastens with eli
0rn mental socket and fall snap.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
Novel Life-Saving Device.

A novel and extremely simple life.
saving device has been inevnted by
M. George Broussel. 1T is sort OF
automatic folding buoy. and is formed
merely of two boards of wood, which
are joined together in the centre. In
ordinary weather it can he used as n
seat on board vessel, and when there
IS danger of shipwreck 1t IS thrown
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
HOT DISH WRINKLE.
Asbestos Mat to Cover Table Permits
Free Disposition of Dishes.

The asbestos pad for dining tables
Will be hailed with joy by all house,
wives, as it fills q long-felt want. 1t
does its work so effectually, Is so COLI
venient, and, being under the table
cloth. is hidden entirely from view.
Small asbestos table mats, placed on
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

to withstand the wear and tear. In
order to secure the greatest economy
Of room during transportation the
hood is made so that it folds down
over the forge inclosng and protecting
it almost as thoroughly rs IL it were
boxed. In case of breakage it is said
that the forge can be readily repaired
by any workman. The fan is very
easily removed for cleaning or other
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
Continuous Spinning Top.

Something new and ingenious in the
way. of tops has JUS h"' """''"Ht
out by a Philadelphian. The top has
two features, the method of spinning
and Il constantly changing play OF
colors which is to be seen On the upper
surface of the toy. The device is built
somewhat OH theprinciplc Of ratchet
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

The young men of Jersey City, NJ
who recently organized the CLUB
known as the Merry Bachelors Oh
Greenville, have disbanded. They
failed to keep up their resolution that
they would not associate with the fair
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

Chester Holcombe says mere matter
of accent may totally alter the mean
ing of the word in the Chinese Ian
guage. The same author says that one
must watch the very tones OF MS
voice if he does not wish to make lu-
licrouS mistakes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
hooking Chair anl Hammock.

Below is to he seen Il novelty in Il
combination chair and hammock
which, being capable of numerous ad-
iustmcnts TO suit the desire OF the
occupant, should prove itself 4 very
comfortable piece of furniture for the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
,rn..,,e E.otist Gets.

When man becomes imbued with
the notion that he has a monopoly OF
being right on all questions ne Is sure
to make trouble for himself.-Wash-
ington Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
Law by Telephone.

In Ontario Il lpan summoned for n
breach of the law anu being unable
to appear in court, telcphoned admit
ting his guilt, and was fined dollar
and costs through the same medium.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

Six young whales belonging to a
school which stranded the other day
at Pars Island, near Beaufort, 5. w.
wcr captured. One big one and two
small ones escaped.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

An electric safety lamp for mines
has just been brought upon the market
by German manufacturer. The ap-
paratus as illustrated might be de-
scribed as the Headland lamp, with
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

Some people complain that they
never get a chance to 40 anything
except the things they can't do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

In contrast with this immense tool IS
..a smallest Of the series, weighing
but one-eighth ounce, or 1913 to the
Mound
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

Mr. and Mrs. C. Eaton of Boston
arc to adopt Miss Minnie Newly, a
school girl with wonderful voice, as
a business investment. They are to
snare TO cost in training her, but
should she die in the meantime they
wish to receive pay for their trouble,
and will get the girls life insured Tor
S25.5O00.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
POLE MACHINE
Dispenses With the Services Of Several
Men.

Ever since there arose the necessity
for the use of poles to carry electric
wires the methods pursued in erecting
them have been about the same. The
medus operandi is something like this:
The hole is dug to the desired depth
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

The girl whose fingers are loaded
with diamonds is fond Of wringing
her hands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

Any fool can make money, but il
takes q wise man to spend it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
100000. -...u -:
lighter, run along wire pendant and
lowered by one man to the department;

set apart for the purpose, thus saving
much manual labor. The apparatus
shown, the use of which is obviously
not restricted to the handling of AM
munition, was made by the chief arm.
Drer at Malta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
auto,natic Lock on Handcufr.

With the ordinary handcuff thei is
not little opportunity for sting
prisoner to escape before the bracets
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

drill, and ii is started and kept going
by IN occasional pressure OH knob
At each thrust the colorS seen OH thu
top undergo change.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11
CHAIR 1IFE-sAvER.

Maybe it's because a woman is al
WAYS eager for the last word that she
reads the end of a hook first.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

.orvice A paper cap placed under the
trigger ignites the powder at the bot
tor, of the bowl, thus blowing 1t ont
into tho air, where it burns instantly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

NJ Carrier has won a wager of 1000
francs at Marseilles, France, by play
ing piano for 27 hours, with inter-
walls not aggregating over half an
hour His fingers became cramped,
his face drawn, his hands swollen, ana
he had to support his arms on cusn.
ions, but ne won his bet, with II
minutes to spare.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

The type of horseshoe common In
the Orient is plate fitted SO as 10
cover the entire bottom OF the hoot'
with a perforation in the centre. Il.
weight of the average horseshoe IS
tbree-fourths of a pound. The natlVe
smiths usually cut these plates from
sheets of wrought iron and rudely
shane them for the purpose in view.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-11

In a new building attached to some
boiler works in Germany novelty IN
windows has been introduced. Light
is introduced through stone WINDOWS.
The ordinary panes Of glass were I'M
practicable on account of the nearness
of the works to the railway lines, SO
rheumatic glass stones have been
used. From the outside the appear,
ance is the same rs the SO called
"Buthzen" pancs. They are tranlu-
cent and at the same time as strong
&C tbe stone wall in which they are
set They will withstand any pres
sure or blow that the walls will stand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

The Democratic talk Of Hill, German
or any new man for a Democratic
Presidential caud date sounds like some
awakening spark Of common sense in
that party whatever may be said Of their
chances. Cleveland served eight years
in the White House without being able
to build up or strengthen the Demo
cracy. Bryan secured two Presidential
nomlnationsand failed ANONYMOUSLY Of
election These two leaders have proc-
tically m7nop0lized the Democraticp party
for twenty years and have brought 10
nothing but disaster and dissension. II
is no wonder that there is a strong senti-
ment in favor Of pushing them aside
and putting up some new man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
Literary Notes

We most OF Us remember the lively
"Girl IN the Karpathians. Why not
a "Girl in the Rockies: Caroline
Lockhart lSuzette) has now given Us
this in her remarkable story Of that
title in Lippincotts for August Her
nerve and daring are not more astonish-
ing than is her narrative felicitous. As
Away with her there are Overlooking
humor aud high spirits and clear
cut, homaly, character.
"Monsigny by Justus Mites Forman
is the novelette, with which the August
numberof the Smart Setopens. This is
a powerful love story and one in which
the dramatic interest grows steadily
from the first page TO the last. The
story 5 setting is a beautiful one. and the
authors art is cons autiy displayed in
his manner of employing romantic sur
T findings for "a series of happenings
that are both strange and absorbing.
"Monsigny' is very human story, and
absolutely ii tinctiyc in its plot while it
is written with that charm Of style
which has already won for its author an
enyable position in the literary world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

The irrigation bill passed Congress as
a strictly bipartisan measure. II can
not be said however, that irrigation,
perse, has no political potentially. Vast
new stretches Of Egypt are being irri-
gated this creates moisture in the air
which is disintegrating the Sphinx, even
as the climate Of New York crumbled
the obelisk brought over from Egypt.
The destruction Of this historic relic be.
ing foregone conclusion, what will men
do for an appropriate standard when
they seek to describe a close-mouthed
statesman like William Jennings Bryan
The question is portentous
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

In summing up the corn crop sltua'
ton for this year the Jackson citizen
gets off the following unique editorial:
Horace Greeley was credited with say
ing that the way to get rid Of the Canada
thistle pest was to raise them for market.
Then me mildew would blight them, the
caterpillar would davour them, and all
vegetable and animal pests would join
10 compass their destruction When
corn had on'y single use it thrived in
b1natjfll ablliAnea; now that there
are hundreds OF uses for which it is pro
ftable. the drought burns itup, the rains
drown it aal che hpol, carry 1t away.
Corn pith for packing, corn fiber for
paper. corn oil better than olive oil, corn
rubber more durabla, and far cheaper
than the product Of the rubber tree, all
these make corn. the most promising crop
OF the farm, and then the farmer sees
his riches vanish by short crop. Was
il ever before, short crop two years in
succession: Was II ever before that
corn wa, higher in the market than
wheat: Was it ever before that the peo-
pie realized what a thing Of value the
corn crop is anyway:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
A Serious Offense

Last Sunday while Mr.. aud Mrs. Alex
auder Cunningham, who live northwest
Of Elwen, were away visiting, "a man 10y
the name Of Paul Iaubitz went to their
home to see Mr.. Cunningham but not
finding him there decided n wait for
his return \ short distance from the
house is an old mill and Taubitz went
ont onto the sawdust pile where Gun
ningham's two little girls were playing.
While there it is alleged he enticed the
little x.year-old girl 70 him and then
took improper liberties with the little
child. Mr. Cunningham came to Alma
Monday aud swore out "a warrant for
Taubitz's arrest which was served upon
him by Under Sheriff Button the same
day. He was taken before Justice Chad
wick but the examination was adjourned
until August 3. Taubitz is about 35
years old and has been working as a
farm hand near the scene Of his crime
during the past summer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

The painful truth breaks upon Us in
the gray morning light stida it as We
will. that the courteous chairman Of the
Democratic Congressional Committee,
Judge Griggs, of Georgia, is not cast in
that stern mould which constitutes a
winner on the political turf. 1t Is noised
about i'm the dark, dank recesses Of Wash
ington politics that the Judge favors the
throwing over Of the secredChicago plat
form. likewise the Kansas City effort.
He proposes that this '96 wing of the
Democracy be allowed 10 flap by itself
The Judge is evidently a mere amateur
in the science Of ornithology A strong
man may be able 10 swim in a swift cur.
rent using but one arm, provided he be
expert and possessed of exceptional en-
durance, but no one ever saw an old
bird which could fly with one wing. Oh
for second Randall o. again exrlaim,
The wings Of the Democracy flap TO-.
ether.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
nenortcr. 40 IInmori.t..

InQuiriag Boy-What is a rcporteri
Fathcr-A reporter is man who
writes MP an Irish parade as IL ne were
an lrishman and then turns about and
writes up an ENGLISH celebration rs IL
he were an EugIishman.
Boy-What is humuristI
Fathcr-A humorist is man who
writes up an Irish parade as IL he were
an Euglishman and an English cole
bration as IL he were an lrlshman.-
New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

Henry Watterson says that The Re
publican party Is at sea. There are
others who have remarked this fact and
they have also noted that the party is
comfortably employed in manning the
ship Of state and guarding against any
attempts TO bore holes in the hull. pro
cess known as "scuttling."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

the American Philippine policy should
note that the size of the army in the Is
lands is just one half that OF the guard
which Great Britain has left as "a per.
manent garrison for South Africa where
roseate peace has been declared.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
STATE

For Governor
AARON IT, BLISS of saginaw.
For Lieutenant Governor
ALFNANDEk MAITLAND OF Ncgaunee
For Auditor Genera
PERRY +. POWERS of Cadillac.
For Attorney General
CHARLES a. BLAIR OF Jackson
DANIEL. Mccoy of Grand Rapids,
For Secret nv o. state
FRED N.WARNER Of Pennington.
For Commi-sioner of the Land Office
EDWIN \ WlLDEY of Paw Paw"
For Superintendent ~ public INSTRUCTION
DELDS FALL OF Albion
Far MEMBER Of thr State Board ot Education
PATRICK VI KELLEY Of Detroit
ITTUER WRIGHT 90 irOuVo)d,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

Montana has contributed to the gold,
silver and copper supply Of the United
States by over one billion dollars-the
entire capitalization of the great steel
trust. one Of the greatest Of mineral re-
gions, the Mountain State is now ex.
periencinR a great awakening in agricul.
ture, under irrigation, whereby she is
fast becoming vast farming and sheep
and cattle raising section.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

Our Democratic contemporaries would
have Us repose in the sweet belief that
they are valiantly fighting trusts, but
when we read their editorials we are
forced TO the conclusion that they have
simply busted of some OF their old free.
trade arguments and are now attempt.
ing to fois. them upon the country in a
new guise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

The Chirkau Scherif, or hall OF the
Holy Garment. is the most sacred
place I'm Turkey. for 1t shelters the
mantle Of the prophet Mohammed, his
staff, his saber, his standard and,
among other relics, two hairs from his
venerable beard. which are inclosed
In d casket of gold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

Senator Vest of Missouri says that the
election Of a Democratic House next fall
will not mean any material advantage
to the party. Nor to the country either
10 be honest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

Ii is learned from the Minneapolis
Times that prophet OF less renown than
Senator Quay, the Pennsylvania mon
arch, could have predicted President
Roosevelt's denomination for 1904.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

1t is reported that the President and
his Cabinet have reached an agreement
as TO the handling Of the trust question.
The trusts will probably consider this
an illegal or unfair combination
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

The Missouri Democratic convention
caused hot JOY TO surge over the cookies
OF Mr. Bryan's great heart when il en-
dorsed free silver at the heaven. born
ratio OF Is 10 UNDERSIGNED.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

\ Government report says there are
only 20 wild buff 40 left in the United
States There are only Il Popul-ts and
f3ur If these are tame
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

No. Eastwood, soft ELM black and
white ash logs; also bssswood bolts.
For further information. address
TIE GoRMNN BROTHERS Co,
122O.2Ow Mt Pleasant. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

Makes the fires Of life burn with A
steady glow Renews the golden, happy
days of youth That's what Rocky
Mountain Tea does. 30 cents.
Bivins & Rhodes. l220-lm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

survey mad. u Nay w09 by F. W Redmau
under dir. zion of Parker Merrill. county drain
commissioner.
said wor. win be lot hy sections. Tho section
at tho outlet of said drain $500 hc Do fret and
fh. remaining --etiousiu theirorder up -treHm.
iu a"cOrtsucr with Tho diagram W ON ilc with
o. Other papers pertaining to said drain in the
o,hca of tnr county Drain COMMISSIONS OF
thr comfy OF rrstiOt 20 which reference may
be- hHd uy all parties Interested and bids vii
b. made aud received accordingly Contracts
viii Doc mad. with the lowest responsible bidder
giving adequate security f1r the performance
of th ' wure. iu sum Co bp fixed then aud there
hy wt, re-erV.ng to myself the right tp reject
any and a bids THE date for the completion
of such contract aud thr terms OF payment
therefor shall Boz announced at the time and
,. .ot off lcttluA
Nouce i- further hereby given. that at tn
time and place OF said letting or at such other
tim, and place thereafter % which l. the County
Drain Commissioner aforesaid. may ad .ourl
the same, the Assessments FOR benefits and the
lands comprised within the Kerr drain spec ID
assessment district and the apportiOump nt p
thereof niil Doe announced hy me and win hc
subject goo review for one day. from nine o sIoc,
iu the forenoon until I'VE q clock iu the after
noon. Ihu following i~ q. ~rripti0u OF the
several tracts or parcels of land constitution
the -pecial assessment district of said drain.
D.. U.f
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
Hrt Coupon.

PACAL BALM G@ qass o2qsns, A.'h ma,
Lung Trouble. - cents by druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01
Pine River Farmers, Club.

The next meeting of the Pine River
Farmers Club will be held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry, August 7,
1902. Following is theprogram:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-08-01

The gentleman who have been talking
so enthusiastically about the failure Of