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Lyons, Ga.
An Interesting Letter Frem Wof.
ford College.

Mr.. EDITOR: After a months 81
lence We gladly snatch a few mo-
ments to send small bit of col
lege news to our regular Thurs
day evening visitor, the ADvERTI-
SEE, to whose columns it always
affords us pleasure to contribute.
AS the most effective works of
nature are quiet and unpretend-
ing so the machinery of college
moved since the beginning of the
present session.
The middle examinations, the
approach of which always puts a
purgatorial frown upon students
face, have been safely passed and
those of June are tremblingly yet
joyfully awaited.
By reason of the benevolent ac-
ton Of the business men of Spar
tanburg in providing a scholarship
to the Fitting School for each
county in the State, large num-
ber Of boys have been added to
the preparatory department within
the past month.
Our young friend Jno. Peurifoy
of the saluda side having won the
scholarship from Edgefeld is rap
idly wining his way with the boys
and easily takes place in the
front rank with his class.
With +hn 5nrc-:-- ~, of Ebf;aa
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out new design. There will b
eleven to graduate, little les
than a third Of last years class
The Sophomore exhibition vii
take place on May 21st. Goo
speakers have been elected AM
there is no doubt but that tn
high standard will be fully main
tanned.
The dedicatory services of Con
verse College will be held on 21s
inst. Gov. Nortben of Georgia
and President Winston of the Nortf
Carolina University have accepted
invitations to be present and de-
liver addresses.
Under the direction of Prof
DuPre our college campus has
been sown in grasses and ere long
Z 5rd can boast of as pretty 8
campus as any Institation in the
State.
There ia some rumor afoat that
the question of throwing open the
doors of Wofford to the young Ia.
dies of the State, is undergoing
consideration. If the report be
true it is doubtless based upon the
e1pediency of higher female edu-
cation-a question now engaging
the attention of many prominent
educators of the South. Co-edu-
cation now exists in many North.
ern Institutions and the success
achieved seems to justify the ex-
pertinent.
The committee representing
Spartanburg at Columbia in be-
half of the Industrial School has
returned and are confident that
the Athens of South Carolina as
Spartanburg is nov very properly
called, will win this much deserv-
ed prize.
Oh how We did long to see some
account of an effort on the part
of Edgefeld to secure this school |
With a million dollars endowment
from the Peabody fund, accessi-
BILE to every young man in South
Carolina who is longing for an ed
ucation that will admit her to eve
ry honorable vocation in life OH an
equal footing with the sterner sex,
one that will make her recognized
as an individual of ability, re-
sponsibility, and independence.
This school is destined-like Glenn
son--to become a potent factor in
solving the great problem of popu-
lar education in our State. From
it will go forth a stream of wo-
manly virtue, modesty, ability,
and independence that will 60 far
to crush the traditional spirit eff
ostracism that has so long shut
out the "weaker vessels" as they
are unwarrantedly called, from the
higher and more lucrative places
in our industrial circles. But per-
haps Edgefeld's previous expert
ence with bonds had something to
do with her indifference in. this
matter.
Prof. HOW'LL, the greatest Sun
day School worker in the United
States, I'm his swev FROM HE hnr:cc
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An Edgefield Boy Writes From
Georgia.

Mr.. EDITOR: I can't do without
the paper no, matter whether l
have time to read it or not, and
then / see too that our fish COM
missioner says he will resign on
account of B. R. T., our Governors
spicy telegram and go cunning for
his scalp, go 1 want to see who
comes off victorious. I know B. R.
T. used to be pretty good marks.
man when he was captain of the
Edgefeld Hussars, and if he gets
a crack, look out! for the dander
will fly out of our fish commits
sioner's head or worse. Old B. R.
T. is talked of great deal here
especially about the P. R. & A.
R. R. AS am agent at this place
for Central Railroad l cannot give
my opiSion, hut B. R. T. will
always be my choice as governor.
He has done great things for old
South Carolina, and will do more.
This is wealthy section here,
plenty of money, turpentine, lum-
ber, and timber men. Thousands
of barrels of rosin, turpentine
spirits, etc., and many thousand
cars of lumber. 1t is quite a scene
to see a turpentine farm especially
to one who has never seen one. l
will get some OF our turpentine
men to write up an article on tur-
pentine, ETC., for your columns if
you wish. The grass or woods are
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practically impossible to journey

practically impossible to journey
on foot without snow shoes; the 81
shoes measuring generally three
feet in length and Of considerable
width in front, Without this pre-.
caution men of little more than
moderate weight frequently sink at
every step to their necks.
/ The steamship 'Kite" on which
Mr.. Entrekin sailed encountered
no difficulties with icebergs until
a certain degree north wasreached.
After that it quite frequently hap
pened that the vessel was entirely
blocked in for a considerable
length of time, and the crew had
to make themselves oontented and
amuse themselves by snow balling
each other, etc., until the pilot
signalled them that the ice was
breaking, making it possible for
them to s..cut through" and con-
tinue on their sail.
The dwelling of the Eskimo is
made of the skins OF animals and
consists of one room, where they
eat and sleep, their, sleeping couch
being en- elevated platform covered
with moss and fur. During the
long season Of darkness the
natives inhabit stone houses, 80
tlow that they find it necessary to
stoop to enter. Lamps, so-called,
are made ofmoss, twisted.
The Eskimos are very expert
hunters, the harpoon being used
for the most part as weapons. The
walrus one Of the largest sea
animals of the Arctic regions issa
very aggressive creature making.
sailing in small boats dang geroals,
as their purpose ses@s g be,to,
overturn. the 7boats This hs9 ah
tempt by means of their tdsks.
One of the Peary Relief Expedi-.
tion who had visited both Asia
and Africa said that he had never
seen an animal SO fearless in the
face of firearms, great numbers of
them surrounding and assailing a
vessel at one time.
The Eskimos are a superstitious
race. On one occasion two dolls
were presented to an Eskimo child,
but as soon as it was carried to
their village, an older Eskimo re-
turned with them throwing them
down with magnificent indagna-
tion. No explanation of this refusal
could be obtained.
There is an island off the coast
of Greenland about which the ma
tives have a legend as follows:
There was once an Eskimo who
left Greenland and discoye cred this
island in a warm climate. There
he lived, but finally became dis
satisfied, andthereupon harpooned
the island, tied to his kyack or
boat aud towed it to Greenland.
4 The reason of this belief among
them originated in the fact that
there are on the island fossils of,
plants and animals belonging to a
warm climate.
The relief expedition having
.scertained by means of informa-
tion from the Eskimos the where
abouts of the Peary party, found
Mrs. Peary with others of the
party at a settlement on the coast
of Greenland, awaiting Lieut..
Peary who was at that time return
ing from his pedestrian journey
over the interior and portions of
the eastern coast of Greenland.
SMADA.
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The Lost Boy.
EDGEFIELD, S. c.

IF JOHN R. BUCHANAN, who left
/ his home in Chester, 8. c., on 4th Of
November last, will only make known
to his father his whereabouts and con-
dition, he will greatly relieve the
suspense and anxiety about him, and
ne will not be interfered with.
JOHN II. BUCHANAN,
Chestes s. C..
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MI.
@By this token flowers which tell
What words can never speak so we'll
Many centuries ago on fail
morning, in distant Galilee, Jesus
the hope of all nations, arose from
the dark grave that we too might
enter the beautiful new life with
him, which hope is given to al
mankind.
Last Sabbath, Easter, was typi,
cal of that day centuries gone by
Nature was rife with sunlight and
the breath of flowers. The faint
perfume of the annunciation lily
the Gala, spikes of white lilac
long trailing branches of odorous
golden belled ye',os ..:ssh1.,;;'1.
filled the air.
The Church of
Episcopal, was thl
denomination. TIE r.
don was devout sn3
in his robe of VIII;
holy saint of old.
With darkene, .sen ss,.,
light drifting through crimson
shaded d windows, wreaths of purest
flowers from entrance to chancel
deep toned music, mellow lamp
light, on bended knee. the solemn
litany appealed both to heart and
senses.
Edgefeld is at present busily
engaged in making up spring toll
etes. The littl. tots and young
| girls seemed to have just stepped
down from some picture frame, and
we are carried back to the days Of
Josephine and the first empire
Such very short waists, sleeves like
wings all ahoat, and hoops-in the
near future.
Mr.. Hart with wagon and blood.
ed team, took the fastest drive on
record few days since, surpass.
ing the drives of Central Park in
"New Yarrk." Mr.. Hart is Ger.
tainly very enterprising. Let u.
all emulate truth, bravery, gener.
osity, and business tact.
XANTHIPPE.
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No Advance, Old Prices for Cash.
LOOK HERE! !!

! car e %eS @opega' e Flour !: pr bbl' $
Vanity Fair Flour
Meal, per sack,
3 K Molasses, 25f per gallon,
18c by barrel.
Best N. 0. Syrup, per GAL,
Pale Oliver Soap, per box,
Granulated Sugar, lbs. to dollar.
Rice, -: and per pound.
Buckweat, -.
Oat Meal, =.
Coffee, - to -.
Malaga Grapes, Oranges, Apples,
Nuts, Bananas, Cocoanuts, Gran
berries, Mince Meat, Condensed
Milk, 8 lb. can Tomatoes $1.10por
dozen, Canned Peaches, Cherries,
Pears, Pine Apple, Corned Beef
Roast Beef, Dried Beef, Gelatine,
Pudding, Hog-head Cheese,
(souse), Sausage, etc.
3. ]. NORRIS,
Edgefeld, S. G.
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AT Our Episcopal Church,

The Easter services in our Epis-
copal Church on last Sunday were
unusually beautiful and impress
sive. Fairy fingers had transform
ed the interior into a bower of
lovellness. where flowers of every
hue mingled their fragrance, and
in their brightness typifed the
Christians glorious hopes of a
grand resurrection morn. The
music was fine, the sermon by the
rector, Rev. Mr.. Gordon, excellent,
and che congregation large, intelli-
gent, and devout.
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Farmer Walton's Corn.

Farmer W. T. Walton, of the
Meeting Street section, made
eighty.five bushels of corn last
year on one acre. 1t is hoped that
many of our Edgefeld farmers
will follow suit in the year of grace
1898.
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sEdgeffield Advertise
LOCAL. BREVIT'll.Es

Cornin.the corn crib,
Chickens in the yard,
Meat in the smoke-house
And a tub full of lard;
MIX in the dairy,
Butter by the load,
Coffee in the tin-box
And sugar in the gourd;
Cream in the pitcher,
Honey in the mug,
Cider in the ajimmy-john"
And liquor in the jug.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-06

W. M. S. Nj. e. Church, South.
The regular monthly meeting o.
the Womans' Missionary Society
will be held in the Methodist
Church next Friday afternoon al
$3.50 o'clock.
Tor, p GApv Pros
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-06

We village Baptists pray every
Sunday that the Lord will direct
us in the selection of a pastor and
send u.s. the right man, but when
tha Lord sends him we'll rub his
hair the wrong way and row him
up Salt river Just like we did the
balance of 'em.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-06

Presbyterian Pastor.
The Presbyterian churches of
Edgefeld, Trenton, Johnston, and
Highview have secured the services
of the Rev. w. P. jacobs to preach
for them during the year 1898.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-04-06

| burnt over liz
| fire from gett
farms in sum-
J beautiful. now
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Mr.. w. H. Briggs, Of Meriwether
Township, was in town last week.
Mr.. Briggs believes in making all
the cotton you can, first however
making an ample supply of bread
and meat. He also says he believes
cotton will be as low as six or
seven cents a pound. next fall.
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Brethren, let US resolve to never
again aim the shaft Of ridicule at
chewing-gum From excessive
mastication an Ohio woman con-
tracted the lock-jaw, and was un-
able to speak for three days. Her
husbands gray hair turned jet
black the first night.
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ereru rnt. "a
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The burial of the dead among
the Eskimos is conducted in q
similar manner to our own burials
The men and women in some
localities, however, being buried
in an upright sitting posture, the
men with their right knee against
their chest and the women with
their left knee in the same posi-
ton. Over them they pile stonsl
as covering.
The vegetation of Greenland il
scant, but grass, poppies, dande
lions and the birch and willow tres
grow in some localities, o:
stunted stature, ,but..perfect in form
and leaf,
The interior of Greenland is, 81
far as has been explored, one
solid sheet of ice aud enow meas
uring in depth from two to three
thousand feet, the formation o,
centuries. Across this desolate
expanse Lieut.. Peary with one
companion and thirteen dogs made
trip of thirteen hundred miles
in ninety days, in this way explor
ing some portion Of the eastern
coast of Greenland, which ha!
always been shrouded in mystery
and the subject of much specula
ltinn. On this snowy waste it il
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DR.. Gwa1tney Coming.

Ca, will visit Edgefeld on the
18th of April, and conduct meet
ing in our Baptist Church of sew
eral days duration. Many of DR..
Gwaltney's friends all over the
county will be delighted to see and
hear him again.
A New Industry.
Mr. j. H. Bussey, of Cold Spring,
is making at his mill convenient.
substantial, and cheap crates for
shipping fruit to Northern markets,
We have a sample at our Office that
visitors may inspect. Mr.. Bussey
can afford to sell these crates at
5 cents each.
Success in Asparagus.
Mr.. Absalom Horne of the Ridge
Spring section, has sent us a bunch
of asparagus that beats anything
we ever saw in that line. There
are IA stalks of it and they weigh
two pounds, Mr,-Horne makes a
specially of asparagus, having
four acres of that succulent escu-
lent, which he ships to the mar
kets of New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore.
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Newberry, S. G.
Thrice Welcome Xanthippe.

Mr.: >:ED1ToR:-
@By this token flowers which tell
What words can never speak so we'll.
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Every business man should have
his name and postofice printed on
the envelopes he uses in CORES
,pondence and then no letter would
ever go aatray. The place to have
them printed is at the ADVERTISER
Office. Farmers should have them
too.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-11-01

start upon the shoulders and that con-
tinue into a broad plastron. The
revers are well-nigh hidden under the
decoration that covers them-pretty
black embroidery touched with jet.
and. on the edge, two of those tiny
plated braid rufties that are so popu-
lar The skirt of the coat was also
richly worked, and showed some of the
tiny ruff1e effect also. An astrachan
collar finished itself in two bands that
went half way down the front.
But truly magnificent carriage
cloak was queen Of everything l saw
this particular day. A rich black
satin with a row of mink down the
front. is a description not particularly
inspiring, but it was the minor details
that excited the enthusiasm. A huge,
wide sleeve showed that the cloak had
lining of deep crimson velveteen,
covered with satin polka dots. The
neck is turned back into plated fall
ing collar, showing the red of the lin
ing and edged with the mink. In the
front the collar falls in pretty coquilles.
and. beneath. turns back entirely from
the front to show warm vest all of
mink that fits closely and stops at the
waist line. 1t is caught in by shin
ing band of open jet, laid over crimson
satin. EVA A. SCHUBERT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-11-01
.Iavaneee Music.

Their music is much more agreea BILE
than that of the other orientals. They
seem to play with some regard to
melody. and not with the incessant
and wearisome clatter of some OF the
other countries represented on the
Plaisance. They use no notes. but
play by air on drums. gongs, two
stringed fiddle, and bells. The fiddle
is PLAYED with loose hair bow. and
has really surprising compass. The
theatrical performance over, they
played Yankee Doodle and another
well-known air in q perfectly recogniz-
able manner, though perhaps not in
the very highest style of the art. The
fiddler learned the airs by having them
whistled TO him. and the rest keep time
and tune as best they can Their
gones are said 10 be remark bly, fine.
We were told that the gentleman who
is making for the Smithsonian institu-
ton collection of musical instruments
OF all countries much admired the
Javanese gongs, and said that one Of
those in their orchestra produced as
perfect a bass note as ne had ever
heard Another instrument which
they use looks like q box conta aiming
FIVE OF six small gongs bells. which the
PLAYER strikes with two sticks.-Har-
per BsazaT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-11-01
COPYING PICTURES.
chances for Fraud nv Some Painters. bu
GOOD Livelihood for Others.

chances for Fraud nv Some painters. but
GOOD Livelihood for Others.
On two days in the week, Thursdays
and Fridays, 4 fee is charged for add
mission to the National gallery,
Trafalgar square, London. This does
not diminish the attendance. but
changes the character. Instead of the
usual throng of tourists and home Wis
itors, most Of whom stroll in be-
wildered manner from chamber to
chamber in the great building, there
Is an attendance of men and women,
who gather in groups before the most
famous masterpieces. Most of the
women chatter volubly, and not a few
of the men will join in conversation
The visitors for the most part are
painters. students. dealers, or con-
noisseurs.
The number Of copies made in the
great galleries to be sold under false
representations is small compared TO
the immense amount OF work done
there every yeaS. Most of the work if
sold is sold for what it purports to be,
and therein lies the opportunity for
purchasers who want good paintings.
Not few painters of unmistaka BILE
talent give themselves up to copying.
because 1T assures them a living less
precarious than might be earned by
creative work alone. Moreover. to
copy on fee days in the national gal
lerv is in itself an advertisement of no
mean value. for dealers are lowering
q II he +i,>,a -; al 49, - -
excellent copy at bargain. or. as is
frequently the case, 10 give commits
sion for & new work, a real original.
from the brush of any painter whose
work strikes them as having the req
uisite style and power. Besides the
dealers there are always private buy
ers on hand, some OF them Americans,
who happen to know the posi-
bilities of obtaining good pictures at
low prices, and are not slow to Ike ad-
vantage of the opportunity. That the
opportunities may be excellent. so far
as prices go may be inferred from the
plight of an Italian who was faithfully
copying an old Dutch picture He
frankly admitted that he had no CON-
mission. that he was copying solely in
the hope that he might sell his copy for
a little food. He came from Naples.
where he had run through fortune,
and had been four months in London.
During that time he had sold one small
picture of his own, and that for mere
trife. $50 l have taken to copying"
he said, simply.
Some of the copyists make good in
comes One man who came under the
observation of Sun writer. had lived
for several years on one picture in the
Bethnel Green museum. He had copied
at more than thirty times. A favorite
among the copyists is Murillos st.
John. the Baptist" One painter alone
has made and sold dozen copies of it,
IN. y. Sun.