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I J. L MUMS. ^ - ' - EDITOR ?TOMATION ??^Saltocriptio? Price-Sent to any ' add res* for one one ye0ar $1.60, for six months 75c; for three months,. 50c, Payable m advance. Rates for Advertising- One inch - tlrsi'iisertion, $1.00; each subsequent , ' insertion, 60c. Want Notices, one cent t;er * ord, each instrtionv Other local notices, len cen* s per line for first in sertion; five cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries and Tributes of Respect, Notices of Thanks, and all personal notices of a political nature, are charged for as regular ad vertisements. Liberal contracts made for thc j*, six, and twelve months . Write for terms. WEDNESDAY. FEB . 8, 1905. The wayfaring man though a fool can tell (hat lhere^?H more . money in ten aerts in cotton at ten cents than in twenty acres at 5 cents. How can South Carolina con sistent?y fight the fertil'zer trust, or .any other trust, a6 for that matter, when she formed hy en actment and maintains a most . iniquitous and colossal trust-the . liquor dispensary. The legislature has been in ses B?OU more than three weeks and very little has been accomplished thuH fr.r. However, much can not be expected as long as such coun ties as Newberry and Anderson elect such men as Blease and Ash ley to seats in-the general assem bly. _ After hearing his speeches upon the platform last summer, many of Senator T. Garrett Talbert's friends were suprised to tee that he voted against the measure in troduced by Senator Brice, wnich provided for voting out a dispen sary by the people just as one is established. The money orders i-sued by the government have grown somewhat * into disfavor on account of t.be fraud that is so frequently prac ticed by raising the amou?ts of the orders. Realiziug th is the pos tal authorities have instructed the officials of the engraving bureau to put their beads together and de vise a form that will be more diffi cult of alteration after being filled ; out by the local postmaster. -The state of Connecticut' does Dot owe a dollar, while South Carolina's public debt exceeds six millions of dollars. And instead : of reducing this enormous sum upon which over $300,000 is, au- : nually paid as interest there is a ' ...greater deficitJn me?ting the cur- , rent expenses of the state govern ment with each succeeding year. TVe of the Palmetto state will have to acquire the business sagacity \ and habits of economy of the New England Yankees. The agitation of the change from jute to heavy cotton bagging is becoming more general, and the idea ie growing in favor. The pro ducers vof cotton could increase .the consumption of this commodi by wrapping the bales in heavy n material, weighing two pounds to the yard, in preparing the crop for market. By using eighteen pounds of cotton goods to pack a bale, a farmer who gins twenty five bales could con turne the equivalent of one bale of his own crop-four hundred and fifty pounds of cotton bagging. Severa'l years ago hundreds of farms ?D this county, like many .others in the state and throughout the south, were "mortgaged to the hilt." Through rigid economy and by exercising good judgment, * together with the high "price of "cotton,, the bwuers of these farms have been able to liquidate these debts, many of which were of long standing. The ADVERTISER wishes : to caution the people against again 'burdening themselves with debt. The outlook for the ensuing twelve months is not altogether reassur ing, and the wise, prudent indi vidual will proceed slowly in the matter of debt making. While the measure having for its purpose the formation of Cal houn county has not been voted upon in'the legislature, it is safe to say that the new ^county will not be formed. Upon hearing the arguments for and against estab lishing the couuty, made before the committee on privileges and electious, the bill was unfavorably reported, and there is now every probability that the measure when it comes up this week will be over wheliringly defeated. Doubtless the matter will now b8 d.opped once for all, as it is impossible under the present constitution for Mich a county to be legally formed. Instead of leaving Edgefield 500 square miles, as-stated by a-?reen -?rpod purveyor who8B nicety and hair-split tic;* Px?ctnc-88 has gath ered about him much fame, she ? would.in fact have only 444 square miles afrer-200 bad been cut from her. Neither baa Calhoun county -the required population or. the ? necessary amount of taxable prop erty for the. form at i- m of a, new ?c?unty.. All is well that ends well. Observations of a Meeting- Street Citizen Upon the Cotton Situation.. DEAR ADVERTISER : The cot ton growers convention recently held in New Orleans is like the South Carolina.Dispcusary it is almost too big a thing to be helpful. Of the two thousand delegates nady of them advertised themselves and created some notoriety; while others probably had a good time but will never make auythingout of it. And no doubt roost of them would like for tho other fellow to reduce the acr- age. I am inclined to think the Wall Street bears will not be greatly disturbed by the actione of the convention. The Grange and the Alliance and every other organization the farmers have gone into accomplished so little that the world hasn't much con fidence m their "stickability." The great trouble is they will not "tote fair." Go into almost auy neighborhood and some one will say, "It's a good time to" plant a big crop of cotton, they say they are gwine to cut down the plautiu" This expresses the sentiment of others whose wisdom forbids them Trom expressing it. I am afraid the farmeis have lost their 'Vp'' by allowing all previous organi zations to ruo into polities. They have often given others an office or good paying job and been used as "cats paws" and got no chest nuts either My opinion moy be woith but little or perhaps nothing, notwith standing I am priviledged to ex press it. There is going to be the biggest effort to make cotton this year that has been made since Abe Lincoln put the darkies to renting. The individual farmers (those who work wages hands) may reduce acroage?, but they will double the fertilizers and in tensify cultivation to such an ex tant that it will more than com pensate for reduction. And the negro tenant will do as be has always done, plant little but cot tou and spread it all over crea tion. It is the negro tenant that ma^es the cotton and it is easy to explain. It is a c:op that stand abuse.aud neglect and after al? does ? fairly well. I make very little cotton aud my neighbors wbo live at. home make very little. Wt-1 can't do it and make a living, ll I had gone to the convention 11 would have asked the convention to pass one more resoluiion, just one,as follows: Resolved, that every mau.Jiving in town or city and owning lauds in the country, either Bell it to | laboring white men or enclose same with barbed wire and put J therein some breed of beef cattle. | The idea of meD whooping up resolutions to reduce acreage and at the same time renting from 500 to 10,000 acres of land to ne groes, is to a thinking man very inconsistent. A bumper crop of thirteen or fourteeii-jaiilliojia. -halan JUid-H-tA duction in the price to 3? to 5 sents will do more towards straightening things than any thing I know of. It will hurtt but that is the remedy. As long ac men will rtnt to negroes, and the banks furnish money the con ditions we are now confronted with will continue to occur, and remunerative price forcottou will be obtained just about a? often as the democrats electa president. I predict that the farmer who fails to produce sufficient supplies for home consumption this year will not beable-toget to the smoke bouse and corn crib in the west with five cents cotton. AD? un less some act of providence inter vene there is where cotton will drnu-to five cents. O. H. F. Meeting Street, S. C. Mr. and 3Irs. J, B, Haltiwanger Celebrate Tbeir ?'China Wedding:." Cn February the 6th, 1885, Mr. J. B. Haltiwanger, an honored son of old Edgefiald's soil, led one of Anderson's gifted and best beloved daughters, Miss Caroline Brown, to Hymen's altar, where in the presence of God and man they entered upon solemn vows that made them husbaud and wife until death do them part. With the arrival of Monday, February th? 6th, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Haltiwanger reached the twenti eth mile post on their marital journey. And while perchance they have been called upon dur ing these years to undergo Bundry vicissitudes', crosseB, trials and bereavements-euch as are com mon to all mortals-Heaven has nevertheless showered upon them a very liberal share bf earth's choicest blessings. It was then en tirely meet and proper that they shoi?ld bring their friends together under their hospitable roof tree to rejoice with them that two dec ades of married bliss have been vouch safer^to them. It was thies erasion, the cele bration of tbeir "china wedding", that caused many of Mr. and Mrs. Haltiwanger's friends to gather at their home on Monday evening last. It was a cold, cloudy, dreary uightwheo all without was en veloped in ice and daraness, but on crossing the-threshold of this hospitable home, light and life, mirth sud merriment, jov and happiness and good cheer abound ed. The charming hostels was as sisted in receiving by ber very gifted ani.t, Mrs. Theresa Strick land, of Anderson, who is as youthful, pretty, sparkling and vivacious as a young girl not yet >ut of her teens. The entire house was iu wedding attire, the spa cious hall, the front parlor and 'he dining room being all very tastefully decorated with ever greens, fems and pot plants. The southern smilax that so gracefully hung above the doors and arch cf | the hall, and that festooned the walls was especially beautiful. j Thf? lovely presents, which gave tangible expression to the con gratulations and good wishes from scores of relatives and frieude from far and near, were too nu merous to mention in detail. Suffice it to say that all {resent ?declared that it had nevpr before been their eood fortune lo tee such a large and handsome col lection of china. Besides many pieces from trVir Edge-field friends and non-resident friends and rela tive?, among tlioee deserving es pecial mention was a large and exceedingly handsome va90 from Judge and Mr?, and Jos. A. Mc Cullough", of Greenville; a very beautiful chocolate pitcher from Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fiel er, of Greensboro, N. C. ; :i prettily deco rated china pitcher of novel de sign from Mrs. Murray of Ander son, the widow of the minister who officiated at the marriageof Mr. and Mre. Hnltiwanger, and who al?o married the father and moth er of the latter. Thal, which called forth the greatest admiration from all present, werp the great number of pieces of china that had been so beautifully painted by hand, the work of Mrs. Daisy Brown Di arv, a sister of the bride of twenty summers. While the pleasant conversation made the evening pa6S rapidly enough, increased velocity was given to the speeding hours by enchantingly sweet vocal music by Mrs. Strickland, ard hy ?ki instrumental music rendered by Mrs. Milton Parker, Mrs. J. H. Tillman and Miss Julia Halliwan ger. The ready and quick respmse t?i: t was given by the guests to the invitation to partake of the elal orate wedding supper showed that this was re?iur Jed as one. of tbe most attractive features of the evening. The guests were Boated by twos and fours to small tables upon which had ber.n placed plates-large plates, not th? kind that can at best hold but little that had been bountifully hdped with turkpy, salads, Saratoga chips salted almonds, olive?, toast and crackers. After all had partaken freely of tili5? cours*0, de.'ightful \ gelatine, with whipped cream, maraschino cherries and cake were beautifully served by pretty Misses Ellamays Alien and Vir ginia Addison. Th*1 latter prpsi ded ov"r I hf {.?U'ich bowl. I Thus V>H- sp"ut a v*?ry pl^?aint even ina itt thu bom1 of Mr. and Mrs. ii al i i wau ger who ?pp-mvil to be as gay anc you tn lu! an any of their guests. Indeed had not a.beautiful young daugl ter j upi budding into womanhood and other children been presqu! one might. Lave taken this happy cou [ile of twenty summers to be a bride and groom who had just embarked upon the matrimonial sea. Low Kates vin Southern Railway The Southern Railway gives be low a f?w special low excursion rates to the following points: To New Orleans, La., Mobile, ~ATarana Tensacoi-aTi^raTDmrnrsr class fare plus twenty-five ceuts for the round trip from all coupou stations. Tickets on sale March lBt to 6th, limited March 11th, 1905, may be extended to returned March 25th 1905, account Mardi Gras. To Washington, D. C. Presi dential Inauguration. For Civil ians rate one first class faro plus twenty five cents for the ronud trip from all coup m Stations. For Military Companies and Brass Bands in uniform accompanying them in parties 20 or more on one ticket at one cent per mile plus arbitrarles. Tickets sold March 2ud and 3rd, limited March 8'b, 1905, but mav be extended to March 18 tn, 1905." Very Lew rates to other points now in effect. The Southern Railway is the best route to .the above points, operating through dining cars on all through trains. For full information apply to any agent So. Ry. or, R. W. HUNT, D. P. A., Charleston, S. C. Chamberlain's Cough Reme dy thc Mothers Favorite. I The soothing and healing prop erties of this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt aud permanent cures have made it a favorite with people everywhere. It is ?'special ly prize., by mothers of small children, for colds, croup and whooping cough, as it always affords quick relief, and as it con tains no opium or other harmful drug, it may be given as confi dently to a baby as to an adult. ?For sale by Ail Druggists. DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK? Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable. Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderful I cures made by Dr. I Kilmer's Swamp-Root, j the great kidney, liver Hi trrf&ff. I ?'an,df ?laider reTdy-. It is the great medi cal triumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of scientific research by Dr. Kilmer, the emi nent kidney and blad der specialist, and is wonderfully successful In promptly curing lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec ommended for everything but if you have kid ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found Just the remedy you need. 11 has been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur chase relief and has proved so successful in every case that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book telling more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing hamton, N. Y. The regular fifty cent and Homo of Bwamp-Root. dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists. Fiendish Su fi? r i n g is often:cau8ed by sprs?, ?ibera and cancere, that eat .away, your skin. Wm. Bedell, of .Flat - Rock, Mich.., BayB : "I have usod Buek len's Arnica Salve, .for -Ulcere, Sores and Cancere. It is-.tbe.'. besl healing dressing I ever^'fouud." Soothes and heals juts, b?rns and scalds. 25c at W E. Lynch & Co. and The Penn Drug Store; .guar an? ced. ' Afraid of Strong Medicines Many people suffer for' years from rheumatic painsr and, prefer to do so rather than take th;1 strong medicines usually given for i lipumatiem, not knowing that quick relief from pain may;be had simply by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm and witho?t^?king I any medicine infernally. For sale I by All Druggists. Public is Aroused. The-public is arousedMo a knowledge of (he curativa merilB of that great medicinal- tor.te, Electric Bitters, for Bick stomach, I i Vir and kidneys. Mary H, Wal ters, of 546 St. Clair Ave.?Colum bus, 0.. writes: ''For sevrai moni hs, I wa& given up to die. I had fever and agu*, my nerves were wreclvtsd ; I <:.. >uld not sleep, and my stomar.h was :Bo weak, from useless doctors' drugs, that ? could not eat. Soon aft >f b.egii - ni )g to lake Electric . Bitter?1,1 obtained relief, aud in a. .short tinjK I wa? entirely cured." Guar auteed at VV. E. Lynch &'Cd. and The Penn Drug Store ; price 50c. A Touching Story is the saving from death, pf the baby gH of Geo'. A. Ey 1er, Cum berland, Md. He writes: "At the age of ii. mont--, our 'ittle girl was in declining health, with se ri ms Throat. Trouble, and' two physicians gave her up. Wt* were almost in despair, when we re solved to try Dr. Kiog'n New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Cold?. Th* first bo"tie gave relief; after taking four bottles she v as cured, and is now in per fect health." Never fails lo rtiiove and cure a cough or cold. .At \V E. Lynch & Co. ?iud The p,.r.i? Dru'i Store; 5 c and $1.00 gu^r j antead. TMH ; b??; * la free. 0 . Startling But True. P opie thi- world over wert- bur rifi'"d ?>n iehri.ing of tbij bir'rui-tiu of a Chicago theabT in v. h.'cti nf arly six hundred people los) their 1 iv? s, yet mure than liv? limes Ibis number or over 3,OOO people died fr.-m puen m ima in Chicago during the same j'-'ar, with scarcely a passing notice. Every oue of these cases of pneu monia resulted from a cold and could have bien prevented by the timely use of Chamberlain's* Cough Remedy. A:great many who had every reason to fear, ip?umo ni a have warded it oft' "by the prompt use of this rem?&v..-The -fyrJvivi-ffg~"lfcrttir filff?aa?c?' .< i1~. imir sort: "Too much cannot .l e said in favor of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and especially' f^r colds and influenza. I kpow that it cured my daughter, Laura^ of a severe cold, and I behave saved her life when she was'threatened with pneumonia" W. D. Wilcox, Logan, New York. Sold ;;by All Druggists. IIN8 USANCE**""! ! ! j When placing your ?nstir-' ance give uie a call. I rep-j j resent a very strong line Df j jJE^lREJ-.. Insurance Companies, our j Agent for tiie New Year; ?L,rF\E> - - - ! ' /? i I Insurance Co. I will ap-1 I -prec?ate a share of yqirbusi-j i ness. J can be fount at luyl i office-Office No a---ove) Bank of I ridgefield. \ ?James X. JX?IV??-* | For Sale Cabbage Planes We have been in the truck ln?iness since 1871 and are again pepared to fill any and a'l orders for Erly and .vate varieties of Cabbage Plants They are best known to expeienced Truckers, are grown in opon ir near salt water und will stand ievere cold without injury. Price $1.50 per 1000 F. 0. I here We make special prices on Iarer lots and solicit correspondence. All plants packed III light laskets and shipped C. O. D. when mocy does not accompany orders. We paran tee satisfaction, Address atiorders to D. H. TOW LES & SLS, Meggett, S. C. -v ii- . TOW LES & AKNETT Green Ton, S. C. EUGEFIELD, S. . State and County ?)e poto ry. DIRECTORS. J. C. SHEPPARD, W. W. Ams, J. H. BOUKNIGHT. T. ll; RASFOKD, J. M. CUB?, R. S. UOU.NO, A. S. TOMPKINS, C. C Fuiiit, W. E. PKESCOTT. OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, Preriden ' 1 W. W. ADAMS, Vice^Preriiit. j E. J. M I MS, Cashier s ,T. H. ALLEN,-Ass?t pmer. Pays interest on deports bspeeial contract. Money lo loan on liberal tin/. S Prompt and polite attention bus - ness. < ' , . ''C ?j. . . YOUR Account Scpited. Now is the time to buy Bleached and Brown Domestic Goods. Prices have struck bottom. Early Spring Goods arriv ing. New Shoes pouring in Go at once for low prices at Seasonable GroocLs COOKING STOVES, HEATING STOVES, COAL STOVES, SHEET IRON STOVES, KEROSENE STOVES. --FOR SALE BY JODIDS Kc ?OISP. 15 Bays Sale For Cash. The following goods will be closed out at special low figure? for CASA. LADIES MERCERIZED PETTICOATS, LADIES TAIL OR ED WALKING SKIRT, DIXON WOOL BLANKETS, GRAY AND WHITE COTTON BLANKETS, LADIES FASCINATORS AND SHAWLS, LADIES, GENTS AND CHILDS WINTER UN DERWEAR, COMFORTS, FLANNELETTE AND OUTINGS. ALL COLORED WINTER DRESS GOODS, PANIS JEANS AND CASSIMERES. 3000 Yards Embroideries.-n sah.- now a' 5, 10, 15and 25c. Don't miss 'h-^SH bsrg'uus, but com 1 on with !hj cash and s^our* a hargais !i?-f .r~ \\it*y ar- pick '-ri. Yours for business, JAS. E. HART -? gjgp"Get your La un dr)* in Tuesdays, Bargains In Milhnery. 1 nm offering all Winter Shapes and Ready-Trimmed Hatsat OC>S"to I must make room for my large JESj^H^'Uri.gf stock and these goods must go. ^MfSS OH AR Y BUFORD ; JT4SP"Call to see me at the Bennett Residence Opposite the Presbyterian Church. Do you need a good heavy Overcoat or Rain Coat. If so call upon us We can fit you. Our prices are right. C. ? GRIFFIN & CO., FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE. The Companies represented by us have been doing busi ness in Edgefield County for over twenty-five years. AGGREGATE ASSETS OVER S200.000.000. WE will appreciate-your patronage and give your busi less prompt and personal attention. WE have nn hand a large fresh supply of all grades ind prices of horses and mules that we selected in person from thc stock farms of the Northwest, B.y being "on the spot1' in person we can get the]* cream of tia.?- ixiaorlsLot ind bring direct to Edgefield to our patrons, thereby SAVING THEM THE MIDDLEMAN'S PROFIT. OUR supply will NOT BE REDUCED below 6o head luring the season oj vin g those who buy from us a LARGE /ARI ET Y TO SELECT FROM. For spirited horses, thu cm g ) wlua you want them o go, for kind, gentle family horses for ladies, for all-pur pose from horses, and for first-class mules come to our tables. WK CAN PLEASE YQU? OUR pri?es are just as LOW as good stock can be old at B. L. JONES & SON, U3^~Stable in Reat of Court House. THE FARMERS BATSTK OF EDGEFIELD S, c, STATE AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY THE LARGEST AND STRONGEST BANK IN EDQEF N Paid up Capital.$ 58,000.00'' Surplus and Undivided. Profits. 22,00 W LiahilUu of Stockholders.58,00 ??J Protection to Depositors.$138,000.00 ~_y>rt ia vi tc attention of those desiring a safe depository for their money to the ?nov? acts. INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS BY SPECIAL CONTRACT. Uilir ?r>r inion of ?ts charter this hank is authorized to act as trustee, guardian dministrator and executor, and to accept and . zecute trust* generally. A. E. PADGETT, President ' . II RAIN DUO, Vice-Pre W. H. HAR LING, Cashier. J. E. CAUGHMAN, Asst.-Caiaier For Fire and Life _jGO TO SEE^?f 0AUGHMAN 8c HARLING BEFORE INSURING ELSEWHERE. We represent the best Old Line Companies. ^AUGHMAN O ? BARLING n GENTS; (^AUGHMAN Q? J-fARLING /\GENTS. -rsi 1 Clothing Store Big Sale On Shoes, Clothing, Underwear.! 4 Call and see us we will appreciate it. ?W. Am ?fe 0O? a? Next Door to Post Office. 4i1h? Leading Insurance Company of America" CAPITAr, and SURPLUS OVKR io.ooo.ooo.oo .. No Fire Insurance Company 'in the United States has ns much CASH Capital or Capital and Surplus Combined .|j 'Lowest rates. . ? E. J. NORRIS, AGENT. ?STe-w" ?tock* have opened up a first-class stock of Dry Goods,^ shoes, Notions and Groceries in one of the stores just?acro|iJ| :he street from the Edgefield Oil Mill and 1 invite the J? ?dgefield public to call and inspect my goods, and get m>*? >rices. Get the prices of others than call at my st?r? and~i| rou will buy from us--ours will be the lowest. Try us on your family groceries and other hous?hold|| lecessities. We can save you money. Yours to serve, ISAAC DONEN. HAVE YOUR HOMEGROWN CABBAGE., Cabbage Plants, All Varieties. ; Fri?et : 100? $ 51.80, SOM ft $1 25 per 1001, 10000 ? * 1 00 fr IMO. Shipped C. O. D. if desired. Flin ta arriva at your lCxfreto Offioe ia /rood condition. Write for Merchants' Prices, babbage, Beans, Sweet Potatoes and Turnips in Season.^ Orders for Shipment of Tomato Plants, Sea Island^ Cotton Seed and Sweet Potato Draws should be broken in dvance. AS. RAY GERATY, Enterprise, S. C. YS^.^AXD.S.? ? !ipe?6 iii Farming Has Tanjil Tiat Fertilizer is tie Cheapest Labor that fte Farmer ran lire. [t is one solution of labot* scarcity. .WE ARE NOW OFFERING FOR SALE Complete Stock of Guanos OF EVERY FORMULA MANUFACTURED FOR SOUTHERN TRADE. WE ARE SOLE AGENTS AT EDGEFIELD AND rICINITY FOR Armour's Fertilizers gjOT M ADE OF BLOOD, BONE AND TANAGE ^| Floystrr fertilizers MADE FR OM ANIMAL AMMONIA. ff"WE can also 8ell you Fertilizers with Cotton Seed Medias s Basis of Ammoma, Fertilizers for Grain a Specialty. &~ We xviii have on hand at all times a stock of Cotton Seed real. . HAUL FERTILIZERS WHILE THE ROADS ARE GOOD. gWCall on MR. A. E. PADGETT for prices and terms at The -\ jrmers Bank, or MR. R. C. PADGETT, who will be fouLd at our office, f - at your cotton wagon. ??TA Iso a large iot of SEED OATS for sale, at LOWEST" ARKET PRICE. The Edgefield Mercantile Co.| llways Remember ax&tiv? ssyBBHgeagggapij ftne Day, Oik BCMK