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FOR GENERAL While Medium-Sized Animal portion to His Weight, Yel Else -One of Medii for AgricoH ' > { A good type of farm horse. This stallion and a standard-bred mare. . I enough for all general work on the far (By J. M. BELL. Virginia.) The heavy draft has his place, so ioes the diminutive pony, but neither if these extremes in horseflesh fills the bill for general use on the farm. One horse on our place, now in his twenty-third year, was practically lound after nineteen years of steady work, work which* included hauling cordwood, lumber and railroad ties over roads which were never of the best, and this faithful beast did his part day after day in all weathers alongside of foul?e and other Horses, many of which were heaving and the majority are new out of commission from age and other infirmities. "Old Major," as he ls known throughout the covratryside, was raised ind for 21 years belonged to the party who raised him. and was bought by the writer last spring. His former. owner was a country storekeeper, farmer and wood mer chant, and withal a fox-hunter, weigh ing close to 200 pounds. He aug his saddle are a load for any horse in a run across country aft er a pack of Ylrginia hounds. During each season and for a dozen Fears or more. "OH Major" bore his master on hunts innumerable with never a blunder, and from the time he was two and one-half years old until he was sold last spring he was the general utility animal around the premises. ft seems like ste'ching the truth to recount the 19 years of steady work of this remarkable horse; work under the saddle, In fight and heavy harness, that would have killed many a heav ier, or lighter horse long ago (for there ls no more wearing work than that of the general-utility horse On the farm), a week's plowing followed by two or three days' light . harness work, then a few more days' plowing, next, hauling the wood ta a team, to say notting of the Smday trip to church. It 13 not one object to say anything deroga tv ry negardlng the merits of any type of horse, for, as before ?tated, they all have their uses. However, in passing, lt is worthy of note that while the medium-size boree on the farm can do heavy work ia proportion to his weight, yet the very heavy horse le? utterly useless-Sor any thing but heavy work,-beto^ entirely . ont of place when It comes to work ta. the saddle or ia light oaraeoa. There ase many farmers these dar? who are working on the Intensive sys tem, cultivating small areas of crops, some of thees having left the city for the country* Their famines will want the horses to ritte br drive occasionally, and j?n tese these farms can keep extra, horses, teaxss for work ano also'the pleasure horses, let them keep those of medi um sise weighing 1,000 to 1?00 pounds. When a team of this sis? ls not busy at farm work, they can be put to the surrey or carriage.ana make a fair showing on the road, as a pleasure team. 'mr\ I Beside doing considerable farm work stace I have owned this horse, I have driven him regularly. The conformation of id Major" ls most exeeilent-from a atar? point ol service; his head is well set on h? neck, and his neck ls well set in bl* shoulders, which are strong ?nd deeply muscled at the seme time; his barret ls fine and round; in other words,'bc ls well ribbed out Ela coupHng ls good, his hips wldf hut not ragged, while his Iotas vit thighs are indicative of strength. His hocks are good and clean pl blemishes, likewise Mo pasterns; witt the exception of Blight wind puffs, blt common bones are fiat end broad; bli feet are rather small sad too narrow at the heels, causing him to cuff br ai one*time from contracted heels, ow lng partly, no doubt, to poor and. core less shoeing. This defect has beet greatly remedied sic ce I have had hie shod under the di section of a comp? tent veterinary. One more word about our oU friend: His feed, since he was weaned up to the present time, was corn oi the ear as a grain ration, from 12 to ll [TY HORSE FARM F?RPOS1 . Can Do Heavy Work tn Pro. t He Is Unfit for Anytnasg am Weight Is Best Loral Work. is a cross between a German Coach Has line action and .spirit and is heavy m. ears twice dally, hay for roughage, with com stover, cut shucks, occasion ally, but generally hay. He has had very little shelled oats, bran or mill stuff. Since I have owned him, which is for the oast year, I bave fed him some bran and oats, but he still grinds whole COT? well. GOOD PLAN FOR SELF-CLOSING GATE Illustrations and Detailed Xn< structions for the Construc tion ot a Convenient Entrance. Here is a good, plan for a self-clos ing gate, writes E. J. Wehrlin, in the Orange Jud* Farmer. The upright piece at the hinge end of the gate is made higher than the post it swings on. A crossbar ls driven tightly through a hole, at right angles with the gate? Make the crossbar 2 feet long or over and run wires from the ends of the crossbar to a point 2 feet from the crossbar and continue by a single wire for 1 foot A spiral spring from a mower binder is here attached and a wire is connected with this spring and run to the second post of the fence. This Gate Latch Conotruotion. gate will i wing either .way and he palled shut again. A latch made aa described la tho drawing will be a great ?elp. T>ke ^ piece, of hart stood; oak or maple; and ssw a?, indi cated at c. Thia should be 8x2x3 and sawed BO e should^ bo J. inch', thicker than the tah*' part?\Two pieces should be sawed iBke b, just so,t2x Seif-Cloeinfl Gate. thia part af c will elide easily throng* lt Then saw a, making the groot* 1% to?hea wffle sad ita edges round ing so the latch will work easily, and attach tor the fence poet hcettontaUv A spiral apateg from a shade roi w la attached aa shown la sketch. TMi la Inexpensive bui serviceable, and works finely if rightly made. ttttfc Freie C?rame* Goat. A common goat will eat only OB? eighth' aa much as a cow, bat wifj give more thea that proportion ia milk. Butter made ?from goats' milk will not keep ead must be eaten fresh from tho churn, la nw nz parta ol the eaat goa ta are being raised fas larger numbera thea ever before ta supply milk aad butter for tho very poor. Laborers in South America. Farm laborers In the South Amort cfin republic of Argentina receive fi la gold a day and their board duri nj the busy season. On account of th? cholera ia Italy no emigrants fron that country are now permitted ia Ar gent! na. ' General Insul 1 beg: to annouuce to rm generali" that 1 have re-e business, and am in a posi intrusted to me with a dui the confidence placed in r I also represent one of 1 dent Health companies, share of your business a past kindnesses shown me C. A. I Rear of N. G. Evans, Esq THIS IS 1 that holds (he fine coffee roaster's arl all that years of es is included in a sp blending that has more than 100 ya this can, ready and is kept fresh, cris] dampness and di by this airtight < guarantees the pur Wood a' I have opened a wood ; deliver wood any size or ] at reasonable pricea. C ooal. Will move my saw cut or more cords are offered I also rua a public dr phone is No. 33. J. R. TO Misses and children's Gingham and percale drep es at one half price. Rives Bros. I am closing out my line of la dies shirt waists. The regular price is il.98. Now $1.19. J. W. Peak. The American lady Corset in Btyles to fit all figures, for sale by Rives Bros. Mens, Ladies, Childrens, Oxfords | just received, at Dunovant & Co. A beautiful lot of 10c Organdi which we always sell at 10c, for 7c. J. W. Peak. Rub-My-Tiam will cure you. We are still selling the celebrated Studebaker wagon. The best yet, Wilson <fc Cantelou. The best makes in children's and ladies oxfords direct from the man ufacturers to be found in the city J at Rives Bros. Full supply of baseball goods at B. Timmons. 'anee Agency f. friends and the pub?c ntered the tire i:isur;inee lion to place any business i and proper regard for ne by my patrons. ;he leading Life and Acci Respectfully soliciting a ncl with, appreciation or , ? am, truly yours, Griffin, fHE CAN st product of the :. All that skill, Kgerience, all that ?dal formula for been a secret for irs, is given you in convenient for use. p, free from dust, ?sagreeabJe odors can, whose label ity of its contents. if the many ?mi tre sure to find as Luzianne. rid Coal. ?-ard and am prepared to , ength anywhere in town an also fill orders for wood where lots of four.; at one place. ay. Ring me up. My HPKINS FOR SALE-Two (2) fine cows. J. R. Strother. Splendid opportunity to invest in comfortable summer foot wear, at Dunovant & Co. If you want a nice carriage, call and see our line. Wilson A Cantelou. ' 10 doz. of ladies $1.00 Sailors to close oat at 49c. Rubenstein. All goods in our Millinery de partment will go now at less than cost. Rives Bros. 10 pieces of 25c Voils in all best shades at 15c Rubenstein. We re-cover all kinds of umbrel las. Also make buttons, send us che goods and state size wanted. F. G. M ERTINS. Stetson hats and other fine fine makes $2.50 up. Also straw hats to close out cheap. Write F. (r. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. Expect WhatTTEZB You Pay For It's Lime It's < lenient lt's Ulick lt's l'aient Plaster lt's Gasoline Oil It's Kerosene Oil It's Machine Oil It's Auto Oil It's Motor Oil It's Lumber It's Shingles It's C. S. Hulls It's C. S. Meal AND THEN! WILL EXPECT TO BUY YOUR COTTON SEED. ALSO HAVE THE ARTICLES FOR YOU AS EVER. E. S. JOHNSON. BEWARE OF MALARIA. Malaria-Chills and Fevers-common complaints among people living in ino Southeastern States, can bc effectively re lieved in the shortest possible time by R L. T.-Richardson's Laxative Tonic. This prescription has been used thirty five years by Dr. Richardson, of Anderson, S. C., in his daily practice as a family physician, and has behind it thousands of testimonials from many prominent South Carolinians and citizens of other neighbor ing states. R. L. T. is a wonderful cor rector of liver troubl?s and the greatest tonic on the market today. You can abso lutely rely on it in any case of chills and fever or malarial poison, constipation or biliousness. If any member of your family need a tonic that strengthens and builds, go to your druggist today and get a fifty-cent or a dollar bottle of R. L. T., and watch the quick, steady improvement If your drug gist can't supply you write R. L. T. Co., Anderson, S. C. The Best Liver Medicine THE MOST PERFECT TONIC ?Qc & 81.00 per Bottle. All Drag Stores, j Light Saw, Lathe and .Shin gjle Mills, Engines, Boilers, Supplies and repairs, Porta qle , Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts md Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS. Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGUSTA, GA. -JUST PUBLISHED* Wabalar'a NIWINTEINATIONAL Dkttaaary, (G. & C. Umim Ca., SyriarfiaM, HIM.) aorpaeaaa lb? aid laiaraatiaaal aa Heb u fiat Wak aicaalaa* ka pr Jae aw ar. Ca tia M fawWatiaa. a mm aaaara? adara tel a- k*3t. Tia ragaaatracbaa km tess camad es ifcreajl (.may y ?ara ky a larg? fare* al trajan*1 waiker at aadtr tka MMTTiaiaa of Dr. W. T. Harri?, faraar Uah aa* Stataa C-?ni aa ar al Etea* tia*, aa* ra?afarca* ky away caaioaaA ap i rial? ?ala. Tk* lafa^? Wvakaaawarraagaa'aod aaw&fia*. . Tk* Baak? al tanaa aW?aa* ku ? aaara tba* jajiML Tk* atyaalaay, araaaya, pteeajajtiitiaa, kara maiva* aa ?aariaf ackalariy laker. . Tk* tasfiag* al Eagtisk Istareraraia? erar a***a castariaa, tk* tcrauaaUfy ?I tko aria ?aa! achacas,'?ad tka aray-aay laaack *f atraat, aka?, aad lian kaia, ara ara natta wi li faScaaaaaa cleanata. Ia sit* af Taeakolary, ia rickaaaa al f Mani ?a/artaatiaa, aa? ia caaraaiaaca af eaaaalta baa, tka kaak ?ala a eaw sark ? laucafrapby. 40Cfl)00 weds and phrases. - 60M iUostratioB, r 27W pajes. trna ta mt aatMaw ft Sfacbua hmm. FIRE INSURANCE Go to see Harting & Byrd Before insuring elsewhere. We represent the beat old line com panies. Harting & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, Edgefield PORCH SHADES Make your porches comfortable during the summer by using the celebrated Vudor Porch Shades. We carry a large supply. Edgefield Mercantile . Company "No?9 9 Back of your lens should be Ansco Film. It takes a quicker, clearer impression, makes a finer negative and more artistic pictures. Have you seen the super ior Ansco Cameras that open horizontally-the way you want to take nine tenths of your pictures? All sizes and all prices here. ?[mi?. A"*J GEO. F. KIMS, Edgefield, S."c B r A. T. SAMUEL, will do your fiaUhinj A beautiful lot of 75c lace cur- . Laius for 49c. J. W. Peak. The best assortment and fit in men's and boys' shirts. Can be found at Rives Bros. Ladies' writing desks in mahoga ny, birdseye maple, weathered oak in mission effect. Open and roller top office desks and office chairs. Ramsey & Jones. I will stand my pedigreed jack at ny home for the spring season. Weight 1,145 pounds. Julian R. Strother.-, Fee $12i.v Georgia Cane Syrup, fresh from ,be South Georgia farms, at B. Timmons. Large stock of wagon and buggy ?arness, also parts of harness. See )ur saddles, bridles and blankets jefore buying. . Ramsey Jb Jones. We have now in stock a line of ;ut glass and cbinaware suitable for vedding presents. We invite your nspection. W. E; Lynch & Co. Brighten the interior of your lome by using Alabastine on your vails. B. Timmons. Look at our buggies and harness >efore buying, we will save you noney. Wilson & Can ; i ou. Come to us for onion sets, and jandreth's celebrated garden seeds >f s?l kinds. They, never fail to five satisfaction. B. Tiramons. Keep out the dwease-spreading nosquitoes and flies by getting your vindows and doora with wire creens. It will not cost you much. Jet our prices. Stewart & Kernaghan. Have your windows and doors itted with wire screens and doors or the summer. We have all sizes. Stewart & Kernaghan. A large shipment of dynamite list received. Stewart & Kernaghan. Fresh shipment of Russell's can lies by express. B. Timmons.