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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30

cannot press his long tongue firmly
enough against his teeth to produce
the true sound of I'd" The vowel
sound is likewise imperfect, so that
the name is monosyliable, and with
indistinct vowel. Wow" as like
Don" To the question, WAS hast
du?" Don responded with barks, some
Of which suggested the word hun
GER" The word 'haben" was spoken"
almost as monosyllable, and with in
distinct vowels, so that it differed
little from Don" The words "kuch-
en-" and "ruhe" were also much alike,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30

challenging him to a duel. 1t was
fought at The Oaks. The weapons
were pistols at Is PAGES. each to have
two shots, advance five PAGES and fire
at will. At the first shot Grailhe fell
forward pierced by Maringy's bullet,
which struck the exact place where
Augustin's sword had entered. Ma
ringy, pistol in hand, advanced to the
utmost limit. when Grailhe, although
suffering intense pain, said, Shoot
again; you have another shot" Mar
ingy raised his pistol and fired into
the air, saying: Il never strike a
fallen foe" Grailhe was carried home
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30

as the 'cl, "h," and IN" were indls-
tinct, and the initial consonants were
almost imperceptible. The indistinct-
ness of the "r" is surprising, as many
dogs produce this sound involuntar-
lily. In DR.. Prochow's opinion Don
differs from other dogs only by
more highly developed initiative facul-
ty and by the ability to. produce sew
eral peculiar combinations of sounds
which suggest spoken words. He
shows no evidence of extraordinary
mental ability, and often answers in
correctly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Bullet Wound Saves Life

tin ran his sword into Grailhe's lungs
and the latter hovered for long time
between life and death, and when at
last he did come out Of his room he
was bowed like an octogenarian.
Complications had ensued and sur
gerry was not what it is now. The
doctors declared that it was only
matter Of a short time until he would
die. However, that did not prevent
him from getting into quarrel with
Colonel Vaudeville de Maringy and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
GExEpAL FARrl
5 s. .N!|QTESG .!|QT q

The breeding ram should be OF tha
best to be had.
Crop rotation belongs to any system
which seeks to better the soil
One peck of timothy is about the
right quantity to sow to the acre.
Thin ewes have no business drop
ping lambs at any season Of the
year.
Plenty of cheap pasture or heavy
green mulch to plow under Is always
good asset.
In no line of domestic animals can
there be greater improvement made
by good sires than in sheep.
The ewes when bred should have
special attention to keep them strong.
vigorous, active and contented-
Any feed that can be used for pas
ture is worth more in that form to
the farmer than II plowed under for
manure.
Remember the COW has hard Tina
to keep up her usual milk flow and
fight flies, to say nothing Of the effect
the terrific heat has upon her.
The man who neglects to keep all
of his farm buildings insured is
taking a greater risk than he can ac-
ford, no matter how we'll of he may
be.
The farmer who constantly robs his
soil will some day have to leave his
land because 1t will not yield him d
living.
A mule never seems to be really
frightened at anything, When he
runs away he does 1t through pura
love of mischief.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30

going to hire them out to the golf
club to keep the green clipped. ~
81 put low barrier OF wire netting
around the lawn that want cut and
then turn in the guinea pigs. They
attack the worst weeds first-plan.
tains, dandelions, etc.-because they
like them the best. Then they take a
little rest and tackle the grass. In a
short TINA the lawn looks as though
1t had been cut by. the closest ma
chine. I'm sure that golf green
clipped in this way would be as fast
again as 1t would be moved in the or.
binary way"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
DEVICE TO CHECK LIGHTNING
Simple contrlvance, Easily Put To-
gether and inexpensive, Will Save
Many Head Of Stock.
CBy ]. E. BRIDGEMAN.)

(By j. r. BRlDGEMAN.'
An astonishing number of stock are
Killed each season by lightning, and
not a few human beings, and in al
most every case the dead stock Is
found near wire fence. There Is
no doubt but that large portion OF
this stock and human life could be
saved by grounding the wires of the
fence, but as this calls for large
sized, rather expensive wire, or iron
rod. It is seldom done.
BY using an easily constructed de-
vice any ordinary, smooth fence wire
may be driven four or five feet deep
In the hardest soil-at either depth
the wire Is sure to be in damp or
wet soil at all seasons Of the year.
Two 1x12-inch boards, four or five
feet long, are shaped as shown in
the right-hand figure of the cut.
The step-shaped nosches should be
about six inches in height and one
and one-half inches deep; in the top
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Cure for Grasshoppeirs.

The bran-arsenic mash is a sure
cure for grasshoppers. 1t is made up
as follows: White arsenic, one
pound; brown sugar, two pounds, and
bran, six pounds. First mix 1t thor
oughly, dry, and then add enough
water to make it a stiff wet mash.
A tablespoonful of this should be
placed near the bottom Of every tree
or shrub to be protected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
In the Wrong "Pew."

He was 3 rather overdressed youth
and attracted much attention when he
entered the car. He occupied the only
vacant seat beside a rather elderly
gentleman. When the conductor came
for his fare he fumbled for his money,
and then suddenly became very pale.
"Oh, I've been robbed" he gasped.
There Is nothing but a bit Of an old
cigar in my pocket" "My boy" said
the deep bass voice of the man by his
side, would you mind taking your
hand out of my pocket?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30

more dead than alive. but instead Of
sinking rapidly, began to mend and
some time afterward walked out Of
his room as erect as ever and soon
regained his health and stately bear
ing. Maringy's bullet had penetrated
the abscess which threatened his life
and made an exit by which 1t was
drained and his life saved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Nitrogen in Rain.

During three-year observation in
Canada it was found that the amounts
of nitrogen brought down to the soil
in rain and snow were 1923, 1854 and
6.SG9 pounds per acre, respectively.
Approximately 35 per cent of the to
tai nitrogen was furnished by the
rain and Is per cent. by the snow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Remarkable Result Of oId.Time Com.
bat on So-called "FieId Of
Honor"

Alexander Grailhe fought two duels
at The Oaks, with consequences which
we're remarkable, though he came of
second best in both, relates the New
Orleans Picayune The first Of these
duels was with M. Augustin, who after
ward became district Judge and gen.
eral of the Louisiana Legion. Angus
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
The Truth About Talking Dogs

dogs performance. He finds that the
dog in reply to questions barks a re-
sponse which can be interpreted as
hunger" "ruhe," or "kuchen," indi-
eating that he is hungry, sleepy, or
wants biscuit. Don seldom answers
promptly and correctly. and evidently
does not understand the meaning of
the questions. He does not even ut
ter his own name correctly, as ne
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Head Grubs.

AS preventive Of head grubs, 1T is
advised to smear the Sleeps noses
with tar during the months Of July
and August. This is best accom-
plished by boring holes in log. I'LL
ing the holes with salt and smearinx
tar over the holes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Or. prochnow Gives an Analysis OF
CANNES Performance In
Germany.

For several months dog named
'Don," which according to newspaper
report, actually speaks or articulates
words, has been exhibited in Germany.
DR.. Prochnow, in q recent issue OF
Die Umschau, gives an analysis Of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30

NoiseIess Lawn Mowers.
my noiseless lawn mowers" proud
ly remarked a suburbanite to WIS.,
itor, pointing to cage full of guinea
pigs. when l get few more I'm
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-30
Pull the Suckers"

Pull the suckers" off the corn be-
lore they suck too much.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
CONDITION OF THE POPE
REMAINS UNCHANGED
Consulting Physicians Hope
fuI-SiSters of Pontiff Visit
ed by Fake Gas Inspector

ROME Aug. 15.-The cool air of the
early morning helped to freshen the
pope, who when he was visited by his
physicians today, appeared to be no
worse than yesterday. Professor Mar
chiafava, the consulting doctor at the
Vatican, explained that the pontiff s
restlessness during the night was due,
perhaps, to the fact that he had slept
longer than usually.
An incident amusing to some, but an
noying to the sisters Of the pope is re-
lated today. The sisters, who have been
besieged by newspapermen and pho
tographers, have become unapproachable
to those wishing information regarding
the pontiff's condition for publication.
Late yesterday a reporter disguised
as an inspector for the gas company
entered their home, and after examining
the meter and the pipes, humbly in
quired about the holy father.
The sisters, mistaking the man for
a devout individual anxious for the pom
tiffs health, answered candidly. A
few hours later they were chagrined
to see every word they had spoken pub
lished in local newspaper.
This morning a genuine clerk from
the gas company's office visited the
home of the sisters in the regular per-
Torrance of his routine duty. No soon
er had he explained his mission than
he was overwhelmed by a torrent Of
venetian remonstrances. The unhappy
clerk retired hastily discounted and
at a loss to know how he had given
offense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
M0URNED AS DEAD
HUSBAND RETURNS

BOSTON, Aug Ia-Mourned for dead
and supposed TO have been buried with
all due ceremony. Timothy Sheehan
startled hts wife and sister when he
calmly walked into his South Boston
home The story leaked out today with
the announcement that Mrs Sheehan
had visited the office OF a life insur-
ance company and had offered 70 re-
turn al that remained Of the 500 In
surance.
Sheehan was supposed to have died
from heat prostration during the hot
weather Of early July. When he failed
70 return home from work on July 2
the police were notified and later his
wife and relatives identified the body
as his.
Mrs. sheehan collected her husbands
life insurance and with part OF the
money paid for an elaborate funeral
with the few hundred dollars remaining
the woman went to work supporting her
four children
Last Saturday her husband appeared
in tie flesh. He explained. that during
the heated tearm he was arrested for
drunkenness and sent to the house OF
correction under a fictitious name.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
'sAWTELL SAYS SHERIFF
PUT MANGHAM IN JAIL
Takes Issues With Card Pub
Iished by ]. w. Mangham's
Brother

Especial Dispatch to The JournaD
GRIFFIN, Ca, Aug. 15.-The card OF
j. W. Mangham published yesterday. in
which he branded as untrue TIE story
sent from Griffin Saturday that J. ].
Afangham had been incarcerated in the
tower at Atlanta. was today declared
a fabrication by Sheriff L D. Hutson, OF
spalding county.
Sheriff Hutson repeated his DECLARE
ton or last saturday that he arrested
j. j. Mangham at an Atlanta sanitarium.
and carried him TO the tower about :
o'clock. where Mangham remained as q
prisoner until about 3:S0 o'clock wnen
the prisoner was placed IN a cab. driven
directly from the tower TO the Termi-
nal station and placed Aboard the Cen
tral train for Griffin
Sheriff Hutson says furthermore that
the record of the Atlanta jail WI show
whether or not J. J. Mangham was
prisoner or guest OF that place last sat
urday. Sheriff Hutson says, while IL Is
true Mangham's attorney told him
where he could be found, he did so only
after the sheriff had spent much Tine
In teleponing the various hospitals and
sanltarfums OF Atlanta being unable te
locate Mangham. the sheriff called up
Attorney Arnold and reminded him OF
his promise to inform him Immediately
OF the return OF Mangham 10 Atlanta
Then IL was that he was located AT
the sanitarium and placed under arrest
The story OF AIangham's arrest was YER
ffied in every material point by Sheriff
s. B. SAWTELL.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
SAY BL0DLESS DUEL WAS
PLOT TO MURDER EDITOR

HAVANA, Aug. 15.-Miguel Gomez, a
son of President Gomez. and Congress
man Armando Andres, editor Of FL Dia,
an Observation-Disclosures newspaper, princi-
pals in last nights duel at the Cafe Cos
mopolita, were arrested today. Both men
emptied their revolvers, but neither prin-
cipals nor spectators were wounded.
The opponents Of President Gomez de-
clare It is now perfectly plain that the
president was fully committed to a policy
of terrorism and assassination. which be-
gan with the shooting of Gen. Pine Guer-
"a, when the then commander of the
Cuban army was leaving the presidential
palace on the night of October %.
FL Dia today asserts many friends ac-
companying young Gomez fired on the
editor, indicating that the presidents son
was the leader of a band of assassins.
Color is given to this theory by the
fact that the walls of the Cafe Cosmo-
polita and the fronts of the adjacent
building show bullet marks greatly ex-
ceeding in number the shots that could
possibly have been fired by the principals.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
PROGRAM is PLANNED
FOR CRISP COUNTY FAIR.

CORDELE, Ca. Aug. 15.-At recent
meeting of the officers and directors OF
the Crisp County Fair association, many
important matters relating to the fair
that will be held in Cordele from the 9Th
to the Sth of October were considered.
On the first day of the fair, Prof. Jere
NJ. Pound, of GAINESVILLE, one of the
states most distinguished educators, will
make an address, and hundreds of peo-
pie will be present from Crisp and sur
rounding counties to hear his address.
Thomas E. Watson will deliver an ad-
dress on the secon>- day of the fair, and
he will be greeted by the biggest gather
ing ever assembled in Crisp county.
Not only have the officers of the Crisp
County Fair association made arrange
ments for hundreds of exhibits at the
fair, illustrating the varied resources of
Crisp county, but they have planned
many features of amusements to enter
tain the thousands of people that will
attend the occasion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
REVOLUTION SHAKES
BOYS REPUBLIC

FREEvILLE. N. Y. Aug. ia polit-
ical revolution of wide scope has just
been effected at the George Junior Re-
public here All the officers Of the re-
public, with two exceptions, are serving
Jail sentences. and a new administration.
elected on a reform ticket has assumed
the reins of government. The change ~
pointed out as evidence of an uprisint'
against graft and machine politics.
The leaders of the reform party be-
came convinced three weeks ago that the
administration was honeycombed with
graft and proceeded to gather evidences
on which the president, vice president
secretary of the treasury and some lesser
officials were impeached by congress ana
removed.
One of the principal charges brought
against the youthful president was that
he had smoked cigarettes. Smoking ls
strictly forbidden under the constitution
of the republic.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
WILL BE TRIED
FOR DEATH OF ALLISON

LAGRANGE, Ga. Aug. ia trial that
will be Of much interest to come up in
Troup superior court this week will be
that of the negro. John Henry Ector, in
dicted by the grand jury for the murder
OF Mr.. w. A. Allison, at Mountville, on
the night Of Saturday. February 20. 1908.
At the May term of superior court of
that year, Mr.. Jesse White brother-in-
law OF the murdered man, was tried, in
one OF the longest and hardest fought le-
gal battles ever heard in Troup county,
resulting in an ecquittal for White. Al
ready in bad health, and from the long
confinement in Jail and the mental strain
OF the trial, Mr. White died only a few
months after he was given his liberty.
Mr.. White was prominently connected in
this county and was one of the best and
most favorably known citizens.
Mr.. Allison had been to LAGRANGE dur
ing the day OF the killing and was en-
gagged in feeding his stock for the night
at his home at Mountville, between 6 and
z o'clock in the evening. Without warn
ing, II is said. someone shot him in the
right side Of his back, the weapon being
a shotgun. the muzzle of the gun being
so close 10 the unfortunate man that part
Of the wadding from the shell entered
the wound along with the shot. Accord
ing to Allison's dying statement. the as
sassin. after firing with the shotgun,
reached over TO the dying man for Ali
sons pistol and fired two more ShoastiRe
the body. one entering the left shoulder
and the other striking his nose. and COM
ing out through the jawbone. Allison
fingered until 3 o'clock Sunday morning.
Ector, the negro, has been on trial be-
fore for the murder of Allison. but on &C
count of new evidence before the grand
Jury was again indicted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
COTTON DEALERS HAVE
MEETING WITH BANKERS

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 1.-THE COM
mittee of southern bankers and cotton
representatives having in hand the mat
ter of cotton bills of lading validation
met yesterday to consider the confer
ence of last Saturday with Charles S.
Haight, representing the English spin
ners, at which Mr.. Haight proposed that
a central bureau be created and all bills
of lading be submitted to that body.
A report which, it is said recommends
that the New Orleans Cotton exchange
refuses to indorse the suggested plan
was drawn up and will probably be sub
mitted to the exchange board Of di-
rectors today. 1t is understood the at
titude of the committee will offer no sug-
gestion as to compromise from the firm
stand taken by the exchange opposing
the central clearing house plan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

NEWARK. N. 1.-THE doctor dashed
up TO the home OF Samuel and Adele
Gutin. with the high speed on his auto
mobile. and ran into the house.
"Oh, a splendid boy babyl' he ex-
claimed. A big babyl I'll get out my
scales"
when baby Leo was placed on the
scales. the hand went to the end with
a click and stopped.
Funny" said the doctor. Those
scales register IA pounds. and who ever
heard Of baby weighing more than
thatr'
I'm get my scales" said Grandpa
Gutin.
Ten minutes later he hurried back
from his meat store, three blocks away.
with the store scales
Twenty poundss" exclaimed the doc
tor. after Baby Leo had been placed on
the scales. That's impossible. Babies
never weigh 20 pounds at birth"
The groceryman's scales said 20 pounds,
too: so did two other scales brought in
from nearby stores.
At last the doctor came out and said
to the neighbors:
THAT baby Is the champion heavy
weight baby OF the United States He
weighs % pounds and he is a perfect
baby. The mother can get up and go
around the house tomorrow IL she wants
to-"
The doctor thought that Baby Leo
Gutfn would be talked about in doctor
books for centuries.
Adele Gutin, mother OF the giant baby,
IS q years old: the husband is the same
age. and this is their first child.
Hell be a great big man." says the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Pulaski Court Meets

August term of the superior court OF
Pulaski county was opened at 10 O'Clock
this morning. Judge T. A Parker pre-
sided, Judge ]. H. Martin being dis
qualified. This is the first term OF
court that has been held since the court
house was overhauled. and the morning
session showed that from now on Pu-
laski will have an ample and comfort
able place for court sessions. Judge
Parker's charge to the grand jury re-
ceived the approval of all who heard
it. 1t is believed that the docket will
be cleared of disqualified cases under
Judge Parker.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

mother proudly 1T only hope he will be
as good as he is big"
But Baby Gutin is not the only new
conner who has puzzled the doctors
James A. Cody, of Mt Airy, Ca, at q
months, is the biggest baby in the world
He weighs 122 pounds and is stin grow
ing. James eats as much as his father
and mother together.
When Lionel Brett, young boy OF
Massachusetts,, was baby in arms, his
mother noticed something peculiar about
his eyes. Oculists said that the baby
was possessed of a most wonderful pain
of eyes, his sight penetrating substances
In the same fashion as the X-rays.
Another baby. German lad named
Schaefer, had a pair of eyes which
reversed the usual order of things; In
the day he was practically blind, while
in the darkness of the night the keen
ness of his sight was astonishing He
could see better in the dark than the
ordinary person could in the light.
About six years ago at Vladikarkas, In
the Caucasus mountains, was born a
baby girl whose body was practically
magnet AS she grew and was able
to crawl about many objects she ap-
preached would move.
Lester Pope, Jr., of Omaha, Neb., al
the age Of FIVE months. was the baby
Hercules Of the world, the strongest
athlete" of babyland.
I.ucio and Simpllco Godino, Filipino
twins, will go through life with bodies
bound together in the same manner
the original Siamese twins were.
Adelina Guitilla, Of New York, at q
months weighed ITO pounds and was the
worlds champion heavyweight baby.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB
DENIES INHOSPITALITY

SAVANNAH, Ca, Aug 15.-Commo-
dore Brown, of the Savannah Yacht
club was somewhat surprised to read
in the Beaufort Gazette few days ago
an interview with the members Of the
st. Augustine Yacht club in which they
accused the Savannah Yacht club of
treating them inhospitably. The gentle
men who complained were Messrs. f. 8.
and d. C. Allen They said that OUT
side yachtsmen were not welcome at the
Savannah Yacht club The commodore
says the Savannah Yacht club prides
itself upon it's hospitality and that he
was surprised that any such report
should have been made to the Beaufort
paper.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
SAVANNAH TO GREET
MAS0NS OF DISTRICT

SAVANNAH. Ca, Aug. 15.-The Ma
sons who come to Savannah next month
for the purpose of attending the district
convention of that organization will find
themselves well entertained. There was
a meeting yesterday to make arrange
ments for the gathering which will be
held on the fourth Tuesday in Septem-
Der and a partial program was outlined.
Col. r. L. Colding, one of the grand
lodge officers is in charge of the ar
rangements and this insures program
of general excellence. The grand master
and other prominent Masons are ex-
pected to attend.