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JEdffef?eld Advertiser THOS. J. ADAMS,.EDITOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 1895. ~Rock Hill is to have a $20,000 tobacco factory. Tho grip is DOW epidemic in New York City, aDd is said to be more than usually fatal. The people of ChapiD, in Lex ington County, have raised money and are going to build a tobacco factory. _ During a thunder storm last week the depot at Kershaw in this State was struck by lighting and consumed with conlents and four box cars loaded with merchandise. Walhalla is to have a new cot ton factory. The side hes already been secured. And is everybody's town to get ahead of old Edge field? Isn't it about time for the mother of statesmen aud warriors and diplomats to become the mother of a bed ticking factory? A German periodical devoted to wood industries announces that food products consisting partly of wood are now manufactured. At Berlin a" factory has been built which is turning out about two hundred quintals of' wooden bread a day. Sawdust is subjected to chemical treatment, after which it is mixed with one-third farina and prepared like ordinary bread. The product at present serves only as food for horses, but the Berlin Tramway, which is the most im portant customoi of the factory, is well pleased with the result. The manufacturers sa}' that wooden bread constitutes also an excellent food for man. A special dispatch to the daily papers from Knoxville, Tenn., da ted December27, says: "Preliminary steps were taken today looking to the organization of the Rabun Gap Railroad. The company proposes to build a line from the Jelico coal fields via Knoxville and through Rabun Gap to Port Royal, S. C. This is what was known as the cid Blue Ridge route in ante bel lum times, and will almost cer tainly come through Edgeiield. When we remember that only twenty-five miles cf railway, con acting Edgefield and Greenwood, * required to complete the link .;iting-Charleston and Port Royal . r.fth the great West it is astonish i -iii n g. th atit hagM4^aniuL^ fore ; out that rs^m?? ue TJuTTt is as certain as anything human can be. And yet there are people who maintain that if our present rail loadline should be built on be .yond, it would iain the town, but this is not the experience of other places.. --'"^ ' Here arc the Threats. "A late leader of the Reformers' has been talking to the Washing ton correspondent of the Charlotte Observer about that inexhaustible subject, South Carolina politics, and he says that in less than three months every Conservative in South Carolina will be in the Re publican party, He may bo a lit tle wrong about the propoition, but there is certainly an idea among tho business men in the State, and especially among the young men, that a respectable Re publican party in South Carolina would be a healthy institution in State affairs, and would have an influence with the national legis lation of the Republican party, which is surely coming back into power, that would be immensely beneficial to the South. And there are very many believers in Repub lican principles in the business element in South Carolina." Spartan burg Herald. "It is not "politic" to make the admission, but there is reason to fear that what the Herald says has partial foundation-the sweeping statement which it quotes being, however, quite preposterous. We warned timid and vacillating "Conservatives" last Fall that if they would not allow us to form a real Democratic organization in this State many men, in sheer des peration, would go into the Re publican party. We are sorry to say there are indications that this prediction will be verified. If De mocracy in South Carolina is too cowardly to fight for its existence it may as well prepare for dissolu tion and a "sauve qui peut."-Co lumbia State. An Interregnum. The new county government not having been as yet organized, and as there was and is a difference of opinion as to the right of the old Board of County Commissioners to hold over until their successors are duly qualified, J. Wm. Thur mond Esq., of our bar, addressed a letter of enquiry on this subject to Attorney General Barber. The following is his reply : OFFICE OF THE ATT'Y GENERAL, ) COLUMBIA, S. C.,' Jan. 8, '95. ?j Hon. J. Wm. Thurmond, Edge field, s. ci MY DEAR SIR : Your letter of January 3rd would have received more immediate attention, but for an unusual pr?sure of work in this office. You are perfectly correct in 'your view that the County Gov ernment Act makes no provision for the selection of Chairman of the Township Boards. Governor Evans tells me that he contem plates each Township Board elect ing one of its members as chair man. I am inclined to think that the best solution of the question. I concur with you in the view that the Board of County Commis sionert is "dead and without any person to pass or act upou claims after January 1st, 1895." There can be no doubt about the correct ness of your position, as expressed in your letter. Very truly yours,, WM. A. BARBER, Att'y Gen'l. CORRESPONDENCE SAVE THE PIECES I AND LET US HAVE PEACE. EDITOR ADVERTISER: In your last issue, one J. D. Roper in a bul lying, ill-connected, dirty article attempted to vomit some slush on my personal reputation. I know nothing of this man; I care less. But I do know one thing, if J. D. Roper is silly euough to think that "Sempbronicus" is going to be bullied in this style, that ''Sem phronicus" is going to stop de claring the truth as he sees it and as other.honest, downtrodden yoe men see it, the asylum is his home and he ought to be there. In the outset I re-affirm ever}7 syllable of the article at which Roper took unbrage. I submitted it to the good people of Edgefield, feeling confident that their good sense and patriotism would decide on its merit or demerit. I again submit to them arguments in support of the sections that Roper assailed, and only ask your unbiased judg ment in a calm, dispassionate de cision. Before entering into the argu ment, I hurl bode in J. JJ. Roper'a teeth every epithet, ecery insinuation : everything that he spoke of a per sonal nature, I hurl back. Some ma}r object to my burling them back through the paper, but it is legitimate to repay in com cur rent. J. D. Roper began the -at tack in thc papers, and I claim the privilege of answering through the same channel. As to the as sertion that I am seeking office, I say here it is an arrant falsehood. IL may not seem proper to see a young man speaking thus of an ol der man. but a young man has as much right to throv/ every calmny_ advanced in yeTis."T"will not de scend to the lovel of J. D. Roper by calling names. That is puerile. In the first place, Capt. Roper virtually acknowledges his lack of argument, his want of fairness, the utter founda^o^e^stte&e>&r^iTpo^ jjiidii^fe7*1resortiug to personalties. There is not the shadow of au ar gument in his whole effusion. He adverts to my declaring for Re formers only in the convention. He asserts everything; he proves nothing. Now as to this state ment. If the reformers are in the majority they certainly ought to rule. They do rule. They elected the whole delegation to the legis lature from their ranks ; ought not the delegates to the convention to represent the will of the majority? Have not the reformers conserva tive men in their ranks? Where is Senator Watson, W. H. Folk, J. B. Suddath, Dr. Timmerman, Jasper Talbert, and by the by Tom. Ad ams, (whose editorials are models of conservatism) and a host of others. If the conservatives cen tre on a man, and get him in, nre wont complain. We have the same right to get all of ours in, if we can, as they have to get one in, if they can. For 25,000 men to give way to 11,000, would be virtually admitting that wa hav'nt got sense enough to run the shebang and have to call in outside help. 25, 000 men are more likely to be right than 1,000, and if any concessions are made, the thonsand have got it to do. In a population like ours any oppressive law will hurt both sides. After the antis did every thing in their power to defeat the convention, anything about laying down ."strife and disturbance" comes with bad grace. Again, I repeat, they saw no cause for the convention ; therefore, they thought the constitution all right ; therefore, it having been carried over their protest, they are to be suspected when they whine against "strife and disturbance." Thneo JJanaos et dona fer entes. Roper seeing that he was unable to assail any of my positions, slob bered over the one about the ex penso connected with the conven tion. He hoped, by isolating the paragraph from the body of the article, to put me in a false light. He does not tell what his objec tion to the paragraph is, but com mences to vent slush and spleen. I suppose, he took excep tion to the idea of confederate sol diers going to the poor-house. This is the only statement at which anyone could possibly take of fence, and no one will be offend ed at this unless to throw a stig ma on other parts of the samo ar ticle. There is nothing in it to be offended at, when examined candidly and fairly. I did not oppose the Confederate Home, but merely stated that I considered the welfare of the whole people of equal importance, or greater im portance than the maintenance of a few veterans. I merely men tioned the poor-house as a last re sort. Is tiierel?py thing of a dis graceful natur?S?onnected with the poor-house, asidVfr3m the idea of dependency ? WOUNI a man not be dependent in the Confederate Home, which would be, ID effect, a poor-house? So, even with its worst construction, nothing d6fam atorj' of the veterans eau bu draw o from the paragraph. I honor the grizzled heroes,who fought, as never men fought,'^(or our rights, our principles, arid dear Southland. I would be glad, if the}' could inhabit palaces. But; alas ! it takes money to do such, things. If we are vile enough t? live under a radical constitution, wo are base enough to let the vete rans go to the poor-house. ;My position is, iras and shall be the good of the entire people, ? before the convenimce of any class. Keeping my position before them no fair minded man car see where I reflected on our veterans in the least. Now, if Roper merely makes statement without proof, he de serves no more attention than a whipped, peevish, thoroughly use less cur, snapping ac honest men's heels. He attacked a perfect stran ger, one who, if ho had coufined himself to my argument, would not have breathed a word to his discredit. Arguments are public property, reputation is private, whether it belongs to young men or old. The infamous J. D. Roper is a disgruntled s' ie-h ead, who belches slanders from his scurri lous throat, in lieu of logic. Now Sir, you are repaid in your own money. C. J. RAMAGE, ALIAS SEMPHROXICUS. News and Social Clint From Faifa. Theory of "Hard Times" has become epidemic- and I believe contagious, for Mr. Tommie Ham mond, one of thc wealthiest men on the west side of the county, ays, "it is all he cnn do to live, and we know that is not true. But you see he hears it so continually, that it has become his plea ;00. Let's begin with the Nev; Year, with new resolutions, and see ii times" aie not on the mend. Moro meat is being cured, mon? cori; raised over the county, than has been for many previous years. We should be more contented with.ou? present circumstances for fe: worse might befall us. Christ mas was compara', i ve]; dull in this corner, There is one fact, however, worthy of special mention ; If thyre has been a pei son the least under the influence of whiskey during "the holidays' it is not known. On account of the disagreeabh weather the union-meeting which was to have me* with the Red Oak-Grove church 29th and 30th was carried to Clarks Hill to con vene in March. Mr. Press Parkman, and family, have moved in our midst again. We cordially welcome such neigh bors. pani?d by hiB amiable wife and mother, were out calling one day last week the horse became fright ened ran for some distance, doing no injury, however, except com buggy. Mr. J. T. McManus with his family are on au extended visit to relatives and friends in the Moun tain Creek section. Miss Fannie Clegg, grand daugh ter of Mr. M. Timmerman, who was happily married the 20th of December to Mr. John Quattle baum one of Sbatterfield's most I deserving young m3n, has been visiting friends among us. Faifa citizens extend to them best wishes for a long and happy life. Mr. G. L. Timmerman, now student of Furman University, spent Christmas at home. Amiable and pretty Miss Fannie Bussey spent Saturday and Sun day with Miss Mattie Timmer man. We congratulate the Col liers school on their fortunate se lection, in choosiug Miss Fanuie as principal. The Mims mill under the skil ful management of Messrs. George Sharpton and Johnnie Griffis is do ing an extensive business. With many best wishes to the ADVERTISER for a prosperous New Year, I bid adieu. A. T. M. Old Meriwether Takes a Hand. EDITOR ADVERTISER: We in the corner have suffered from the in clemencies of the weather in com mon with man}' other sections. We too, have had our blizzard snow and thaw, and for the last few days rain, in fact so much rain that even the Auditor failed to call on us. In addition to these troubles our little republic seems to be fi nancially depressed, caused no doubt by the want of a sufficient quantity of circulating medium, free silver, or some other cause. But we are still hopeful of better times, or lo put it musically : "The burden of the good old song, Says better days are coming, .* Although we've waited somewhat long. We still the tune keep humming." Some of our farmers, I believe, are really bpginuiug to think about trying to get ready to plant anoth er crop, while some are still trying io solve I he ^problem, of "how Jong can a man already in debt afford to raise cotton at four cents per pound that cost eight cents." If some of our constitution ma kers would bring all the powers of their mighty intellects to bear on this question th*y might solve it, thereby relieving these solely puz zled farmers, while at the same time they would demonstrate their own fitness to become candidates. Speaking of the constitutional con vention, I fee! as if a long indulg ed dream is about to be realized and that we will pc-rhaps live to see South Carolina governed by a constitution made by her own peo ple. As to who shall compote the convention, the' main quaiifica tions should bo, braius, patriotism, and sound judgment ; nor do I be lieve that auy one faction has a monopoly of these essentials. There are men among the antis who are conservative, and true, men who would do nothing to in jure the State if they knew it. While it is true that the sole aim of the antis as a faction seems to have been simply to pr?1 vent the reformers from carrying out any measure whether good or bad, I still think there are men among them who if placed in positions of responsibility and trust, would have that manliness and nobility of soul that would enable them to rise above petty factional spite and work for the commou good. God speed the time when the people of our grand old county, at least, shall lay aside their foolish predjuice8, and instead of trying to blacken the character of her ambitious, aspiring sons take com mon pride in trying to help them achieve the highest distinction. Owing to statements emanating from home, the leaders whom the reformers have seen fit to^put for ward, and support with unflinch iug fidelity, have been maligned, and denounced as demagogues and cranks, and that we are fools for supporting them, from Maine to Florida. Let us be careful then that we do not descend to their level by retorting in kind. I agrce,-with "Sempbronicus" in mauy things, among others, that Edgefield has no lack of material from which to select a delegation, from among such names as B. ,R. Tillman, J. 0. Sheppard, R. B, Watson, W. H. Timmerman, Dr. R. H. MclyicH. H. Townes, G. D. Tillman, J. M. Gaines, W. H. Yel dell, Tom White, J. W. Thurmond, Judge Gary, Geo. Evans, or Jim Suddath. From this list any mau might select a ticket of which the county might well frei proud, and at tho same.:t ime rest assured of the fact, that in the handsof such men her destinies would be safe. G. W. WHITLOCK. Poverty Hil?, Jan. ll, '95. A Plain and Unvarnished Tale. A man wp'ut into a store in a neighboring town and asked if he could rest four or five hours. The proprietor, who "had just found a nest of new born mice in a coffee grinder, told him he could, ?nd then asked why he didn't gn to the hotel. The man replied: "I am suffering from nervous prostration, ami (he doctor said to get to a quiet place, and I se? you don'? advertise. I knew that I couldn't find a quieter piece.5' And with that he set lied back in his chair and watched the swallows build a ?est in the cheese case.-Ex. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, by the Rev. C. W. Sloan, ar. the brides mother's, Mr. D. W. Barling, of Edgefield Co., to Miss Ella Brown, of Abbeville.] -FOR RHEUMATISM AND GOUT. This REMEDY has been tried in thousands of cases with wonderful success, IT CURED OTHERS, AND WILL CURE YOU. When six bottles are taken ac cording to directions, and no ben efit derived, AVE WILL REFUND THE MONEY. Price Singla Bottle, $1.00; Six Bottles $5.00, at Langley Bros. 174, King Street, Charleston, S. C. INSURANCE NOTICE. The Directors and all Policy holders of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association, of Edge field, are hereby notified to meet at Edgefield on Friday 18th inst., on very important business, pertain ing to the interests of all connec ted with said Association. W. H. TIMMERMAN, Pres. L. J. WILLIAMS, Sec. Jan. 8-2t. CAN I OBTAIN A PATENT? Fora prompt answer and an honest opinion, write to M II NN & CO., who have had nearly Atty years' experience! In tho patent business. Communica tions strictly confidential. A Handbook of In formation concerning l'ntents and how to ob tain them sent free. Also a catalogue Of mechan ical and scientific books sent free. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice In tho Scion ti ?lc Amcricnn, and thus are brought widely before the public with out cost to the Inventor. This splendid paper, issued weekly, elegantly Illustrated, bas by far the largest circulation of any scientific work In the world. 33 a year. Sample conics sent free. Building Edition, monthly. $2.60 a year. Single conics, KS cents. Every number contains beau tiful plates, In oolors, and photographs of new bouses, with plans, enabling builders to show tho latest designs und secure contracts. Address MUNN & CO- NEW YOKE, 301 BROADWAY. LAND SURVEYOR. L AND SURVEYING carefully and accurately done bv J. R. CANTELOU, Edgefield C. H., S. C. Go to J. W. Marsh & Co., John ston, for be "t quality of goods. Subscribe to the Edgefield AD VK KT IS Kit. . STATEMENT )f Condition of The Bank of Edgefleld at the Close of Business on the 31st day of December, 1894. RESOURCES. oans and discounts, eal estate and bank bil'g, afe and furniture, ue from other banks ash in vault, $108,050.15 3,882.37 1,116.48 4,546.44 - 8,169.0S LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, $60,000.00 Deposits Individual,$31,999.35 " Bank, 1,217.44 33,216.79 Bills Payable, 27,500.00 Undivided Profits, 5,047.73 $125,764.52 $125,764.52 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,' COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD. I, E. J. MIMS, Cashier of the Bank of Edgefield, do solemnly (year that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge nd belief. E. J. MIMS, Cashier. Sworn to before me this the 2nd.day of January, 1895. B. B. JONES, [L. s.] N. P. S. C. We hereby certify,.that we have examined the books and counted ae money in vault, and find the within report correct. ALVIN HART, ) -,, A. S. TOMPKINS > ?in ance T. S. LEWIS, ) Committee. BORGE W. WlLLIAM8, . C. SHEPPARD, f. A. MARKERT, A. S. TOMPKINS, ANDREW SIMONIS, W. E. PRESCOTT. DIRECTORS : J. H. BOUKNIGHT, T. S. LEWIS, ALVIN HART, OFFICERS : . C. SHEPPARD, President, ALVIN HART, vice-President. E. J. MIMR, Cashier, J. L. MIMS, Assistant Cashier. Jan. 8-1895. Keep Out tlie Cold ?ELT WEATHER STRIPS, SOLD BY LEWIS F. MILLICAN, T MA TELS, TILI G, GRATES, AND IRON FENCING. CALL JL.HT1D SE?J STOCK. )37 Broad Street AUGUSTA, GA., above Planters Hotel. DUKE'S 5,10 AND 15 CENT STORE, 516 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Is Hie place to got bargains in Crockery, T.amps, Glassware, Tinware, Iron Age Ware, Wooden Willow U'are, Hardware, &c. Toys, and Jewelry a specialty. - Wm it.. maim Murphe 618 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA. his is headquarters for the EDGEFIELD TRADE, and is THE BEST GROCERY HOUSE IN TOWN. Always get MURPHEY'S PRICES before you buy. They sell cheap for Cash. -OT. S. MOBLiBY 3 still'with us and is always glad to see any of his Edgefield friends ? L O T H I ]NT Gr 3-ents' Furnishing Goods. We d?sirs to say to the public that our stock in every department is now uite complete and ready for inspection. We are offering- goods at very much ?duced prices. You have but to inspect our stock and get prices, to be con inced that same value goods are sold for less than they were last season. CLOTHING. We are offering many bargains in ibis department. Can sell a suit that 'ill flt a 13-year-old boy for 75". We call your attention especially to our line f $10.00 Suits-these suits are same value as we sold last season for $12.50 aud 13.00. We have a large stockof cheaper suits which we are offering for less loney than same value goods were formerly sold. SHOES! SHOES! This stock is complete is every line. Our shoes are bought directly froic lanufactories, and are sold as close as fresh first-class goods can possibly be )ld, and are not to be compared with old and shoddy goods that are often mud on the market. We are agents for the well known Bay State Shoes. EL* ATS! -STATS! Our line of Hats is complete, consisting of some of the latest novelties at ?marknbly low prices. Our stockof latest styles in Neckwear, Collars, Hosiery, etc., is now m jd we are celling it at very low prices. We make a specialty of Clothing. Shoes, liais, and Gents' Furnishing oods. and of course carry a much larger stock than those who keep a general ock, therefore can give ? helter variety to select from. EX 33. UART Sc CO, Edgefleld, S. C, Oct. 10,1894. Ami terse stocH o? Enjines, Cijeep w Oool \ IRON WORKS AND SUPPLY COMPANY. AUGUSTA, GA.. tachinery and Supplies. Repairs, etc.,?Qt?ckly Made. Get our Pricos before you buy. MAXUFACrURCR AND DEALER IX HARNESS, SADDLES, WHIPS, Etc. Repairing a Specialty. szS (61i) Washing on St., ATJGTJSTA, Gr A. HIAI?* Z)-JUE^JDE GOODS. Everything in our line at LOWEST PRICES. Before buying ?lsewhere call and see for yourselves. Carpet 7. Department. ELROD & RHOADES, .-. \re the selling ageuts of John & James Dobson's several Carpet Mills. They manufacture a special line of goods for their iarge retail places m 14th Street, New York, and 809 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. We' jan save you 25 per cent, and lay them on your floors; Hotels aud Dhurehes ? specialty. At these prices terms are strictly cash. Mattings,' Rugs, Shades, Poles, Lace and Porter Curtains. Beautiful stock of pic jures at a low price. WALL PAPER-We are the recognized leaders for better work at lower prices ihan anyone else. We refer to the best homes in Augusta. ELROD & RHOADES' BROADWAY?E YOUR ATTENTION ? ---TTP YOTJ J?EED==- . Coot te, Stove Pans, Stove Pipe, Tinware, fell Butt, :FA3STC:Z" GROCERIES,' Loaded Shells, Canned Goods] Confeetionaries. Evaporators Repaired or made to Order. LARGEST COOK STOVE FOR THE MONEY. Coffee Pots, Milk Buckets, and Covered Buckets made from the best of Tin in tho market. Repairs for Cook Stoves I sell, kept in stock. Call on or address CHAS. A.. AUSTIN cromrsTonsi', s. c. OW That there is a place iii Augusta where YOU can get something nice and tempt ing to eat in the FANCY GROCERY Line? DOSCHER & CO., carry a full line of the latest Home and Foreign Delica cies, When you visit Augusta come and see us. Prices will please you. GOG BROADWAY, -FOR FIRE, ACCIDENT, TORNADO, and Ginhouse Insurance, Come to W. J. McKERALL, Agt. EDGEFIELD, S. C. 8,000 - $18,000 Eighteen Thousand Dollars Worth of If] ll .??.?. U WJ j CONSIGNED 'IO D. C. Flynn's Auction House, TO BE SOLD AT 75c. ON THE DOLLAR. -WE HAVE c. Calico, for.8J?c. c. Ginghams for.3,l?o. c. Bleaching for.5c. 0 yards Fine Shirting.$1.00 ?rood Check Homespun.3}?c. .hildren's Suits for.05c. up. foung Men's Suits. $2.50 up. ientlemen's Suits.$2.50 up. ion's $15.00 Suits for.$9 75 Men's $17.00 Suits for.J2.60 Men's $20.00 Suits for.14.75 Men's, Boys', and Children's Hats, Trunks, and Valises at any price you want. Children's Solid Shoes.26c. Women's* Shoes.65c. Men's Shoes.75c. We have a very line assortment of Dress Goods and Ladies' Wool Suiting at prices you have never heard of before. ill Wool Red Flannel at 70c. on the $1.00. We have everything you can find in a lirst-class Dry Goods,Shoe, orCloth ng store, and we can save you at least 25c. on every dollar you trade. Flynn's Auction House, >5-4 Broad Street, - AUGUSTA, Gr A. Mr. G. R. BARTON is with us and will be glad to welcome his riends and treat them right. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD. /. C. LEVY & C0.f TAIL OR. FI7 CL O THIERS, AUGUST*, ' - GEORGIA Hnvo now in store their entire ?ALL AND WINTER STOCK OF CLOTING 'he largest stock ever shown in Augusta. We aim to carry goods which are ot only intrinsically good, but which also, in pattern, style, and f.nish, ratify a cultivated and discriminating taste, and at the same time, we aim to lake our prices so low the closest buyers will be our steadiest customers olite attention to all. A call will be appreciated. I. C. LEVY & CO.' rA ILOR-FITCLOTHIERS, AUGUSTA, GA UMBI