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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

qS64, 1866 and 1870 which made
Germany Que. 1t may be said that
the building, which seems to be q mix
ture Of many styles, is not altogether
in harmony with the general architec-
ture of the German capital or with
German architecture generally, but
what it may lack in harmony it makes
up for in hugeness and in those forid
details which seem to dominate latter
day Teutonic art.
The central dome of glass is sur
mounted by o gorgeously gilded Gu
pola. The interior has been done
with great elaboration, the carved
woodwork of the assembly hall and
committee rooms being exceedingly
rich. The entrance hall is adorned
with large stained glass window, em-
blazoned with the arms of all the Fed
eral States and free cities, and the
light falls on a rich mass of yariegated
colors on the marble floor.
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,u1rrs ARE SHALL AND pArNLY.

Muffs are fancier and SIN maller than
they were last winter, and, like other
articles of dress, are made OF all sorts
and kinds of materials velvet, fur,
lace, feathers and flowers.
Those sketched herewith show fash
ions latest caprice in London. One
is made half of fur and nalf of velvet,
with the inevitable bow at the top.
In the fur muff boa would seem to
have been turned to account, both the
head and tail of the animal being zen
evidence" A border of Thibet fur
trims satin-lined black velvet muf,
with butterfly bow on top. The last
is intended for dressy occasions. The
band in the centre is fastened with o
Rhinestone buckle. Feather aigrettes
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TIIOs. J. ADAMS, PROPRIETOR

Mexico. They were recently visited
by learned traveller, Mr.. Carl Lum.
holtz, who finds them very crude
race (the Tarahumari), going about
almost entirely naked, except in cold
weather, and seldom adding anything
in the way OF improvement to the
natural recesses in which they seek
shelter. The cliff dwellings of the
United States are quite different, being
pretentious structures akin to the
Pueblo town houses, which are we'll
represented by extensive models in
the museum.
Occasional references ore made in
chronological writings to somewhat
obscure race, dwelling underground,
in parts of Asia and Northern Africa.
These people aggregate in towns,
which, of course, cannot be seen by
the traveller until close upon the
entrances to the rooms excavated be-
meath the surface. The dead are
placed above ground, these people re.
serving the sepulchre-like excavations
for themselves during life. Their
homes suggest the subterranean houses
in which some residents of IndiR take
refuge from the heat-an unsatisfac-
tory, cellnr-like refuge, from which
the occupants are glad enough to
emerge into the more cheerful out
door mir.
Tree dwellers are found wherever
danger from animals or water makes
desirable an elevated domicile.
Several models represent houses of
the low lands of India perched on
stills, as o protection against poison
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IN ALASKA.

house, containing objects of tempta-
tion to the coyetous or needy. The
home of the arctic man is burrow,
like the home OF his neighbors-the
fox, wolf and bear. In this region he
does not attempt to build, but crawls
under ground. Where he cannot do
this, he initiates the burrow with the
snow hut.
In those arctic regions where drift
wood abounds an underground house
is made by the building of wooden
frames, which, covered with turf, form
the igloos of the Eskimo and the
yourts of the Siberian native. Whale
ribs in places are used to form arches,
over which earth is spread, and the
entire lack of timber, or its substi-
tute, compels the circumpolar man to
use snow. Both the turf and the snow
types of dwelling are attractively rep
resented in the case, and added inter
est is given to the snow house by
presentation in section, showing the
long entrance passages anc the skin
beds and fireplaces of the interior.
On the plains of the temperate zone
the absence of forest materials makes
residence in tent imperative. In
the Allegheny region the rectangular
log cabin prevailed. Many people
are under the impression that the red
man learned of the invader to erect
dwellings of timber, but if any imita-
tion was practiced it was on the part
of the white man, for the Indians used
this form of shelter and protection be-
fore the advent of the European.
On the west coast the big trees were
split in the construction of the great
communal places of abode peculiar to
these residents of North America. A
very curious model of one is in the
museum case. The type of architec-
ture is more pretentious than that
displayed in the simple log cabin; tho
great slanting roof required Tor Its
erection considerable architectural
ability. The walls are decorated with
curious designs, and from the en-
trance rises hugh tree trunk, carved
into grotesque images. In the trop-
les the palm, the bamboo and other
growths give form to the architectural
products of the natives.
Thirdly will be presented the intiu-
ence of family organization on the
development of the house, anc, nm
ally. evolution, invention and pro-
press will embrace the multitudlnous
designs of civilized conditions. "Ail
the great forms of architecture" said
the curator, "come out of some prlml'
tive form of abode.
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remainder of the waist Of the stripe
and collar of velvet completed dress
that was almost as handsome as one OF
new material.
There seems to be mania for red
of oil shades, but the brighter the bet
ter, and the old-fashioned cherry that
our grandmothers dotted on is again o
favorite color.
The new skirts are five yards wide,
some of them six, but five and q
quarter to half is sufficient for ell
except very tall women. Among the
new fancies in waists are those with
slashings from shoulder-seams to the
bust, through which puffs of bright
or contrasting colors are shown. Ii
the material is of light weight, OF ex-
ceptionally fine, the puffs may be
made of the same fabric, but as rule
q contrast here is preferred.
A novelty in skirt is the arrange
ment of cores at the hem in futed
folds or plaits. These are stiffened
with haircloth and caught underneath
with tapes. There are three of these
flutes at each gore, narrowing gradu'
ally to the top. A skirt of this sort
in dark olive camers hair is worn with
a waist of pink silk with bows, collar
and wide belt of olive satin ribbon.
Fur is used with the greatest pro-
fusion as trimming for dresses. 1t
comes in all widths, from the merest
line not over half an inch wide to
fnger-width trimmings, aud diamond
shaped patches that are hideously
ugly. Fur, to be effective, does not
want to be cut up and set on so as to
give the appearance of q num-
Der of islands in pool of water.
Patchiness, of all things, cannot be
tolerated in the use of fur. Indeed,
it is question whether an extremely
narrow line of fur is truly artistic, un-
less it is used OF the extreme edge OF
the garment, and in this case it must
be set between the outside and lining,
allowing only the hair portion to
show.
There is one prevailing fashion.that
is and always has been the delight OF
the woman who likes pretty dresses at
moderate cost. This is black silk
skirt, and is worn with waists of all
colors, and is the most useful stylish
and every way economical garment in
ones wardrobe. These skirts are
made quite faring at the hem, and
may be entirely without trimming.
For very stout women, however, there
is front trimming of jet fringe, and
seme skirts have bands of jet garniture
down the seams on either side of the
front. With the present fashion one
can make charming waists by putting
in ruffs of bright material, or, as one
of the new ideas permits, Il waist cui
low and closely fitted is worn with 9
guimpe of soft silk or batiste with en-
broidery. This use, however is con-
fined to younger woman and those ol
good style and figure. Those who
consider themselves reasonably young
may wear these low waists with chif
fon guimpes for dressy occasions.
They are specially becoming and styl
ish, and admit of great variety il
dress at moderate cost.
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as he should, I undertook to do the
milking myself, says farmer writing
to the National Stockman.

as he should, I undertook to do the
milking myself, says q farmer writing
to the National Stockman.
found that one COW, q thorough
bred Jersey, began to lift one foot.
from the ground as soon as I began
milking. paid no attention to her
save to occasionally stop to pet her,
but she kept on and finally upset the
pail. Then she jumped as If to ward;
off blow, but instead of the blow
that she evidently expected she got
only kind words and more petting.
She turned her head, and after giving
me O good look she began to lick my
coat and kept it up until I had finished
milking; and after q week or so u
could 90 to o, box stall and set the
pail under her and milk her without
any trouble. And to repay me for
my kindness to her, when went after:
the COWS in the evening l had only to
open the gate and call her, while the
hired man had to walk after her and
drive her to the stable.
Now I do not believe there is one
case in ten thousand where striking
COW does any good. Cows are not by
nature vicious, and even when they
are made SO by man the way to con-1
quer them is not to show them more
viciousness.
Look at the matter in common
sense light. A young heifer is brought
to the stable with her first calf. She
naturally thinks tits agreat event and
is very much excited over it, when o
man comes in with rope and a pail
and, after tying her head so short that
she can hardly see her calf, he began
to pull on her .teats. They are Of
course more or less sore. and she res.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

The new Imperial Parliament House
10 Berlin, which has cost upward of
$1,000, 600, is one of the most striking
ofsthe public buildings in Europe. 1t
was planned to be an appropriate out
ward expression of the Legislative
majesty of the German Nation.
When the foundation stone was laid
in 1884 by Emperor William l., Bis.
marck, as one of the main founders OF
the Empire, struck the stone with the
builders hammer, As he did SO, he
said y
tSstBe this house forever q symbol OF
those indissoluble bonds which in the
days of glory and enthusiasm united
lands and sections in the German EN-
pire."
The palace stands on the east side
ofthe broad Koenigsplatz, In the
centre of which rises to a, height. OF
@0$feet the monument of Victory,
commemorating the three campaigns
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
GETTING RID OF soRREn.

A short time ago we had an inquiry
as to how sorrel could be got rid of.
81. Sohn, Woodland, Penn, says ht
subdued it on his farm by leaving
fine crop of timothy stand, plowed II
down and planted in corn and KEEP
corn clean. Then put in oats and fol
lowed with rye. Plowed down tht
rye last spring and planted corn.
Seeded to timothy and clover at last
working; failed to see single plant
OH seven acres while cutting corn
Farm, Field and Fireside.
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ON TIE CARE OF HORSES.

Keep your harness soft and clean,
particularly the inside of the collar
and saddle, as the perspiration, if
allowed to dry in, will cause irritation
and produce gals.
The collar should fit closely, with
sufficient space at the bottom to ad-
NIT your hand collar too small OBJ
structs the breathing, while one too
large will cramp and draw the shout
ders into an unnatural position, thus
obstructing the circulation.
Never allow your horse to stand on
hot, fermenting manure, as this will
soften the hoofs and bring on diseases
of the feet, nor permit the old litter
to lie under the manger, as the gases
will taint his food and irritate his
lungs as well as his eyes.
Do not keep the hay over the stable,
as the gases from the manure and the
breath of the animal will make it un.
wholesome.
Kindness will do more than bruSal'
ity; therefore do not use harsh Ian,
guage to your horse, or lash, beat OF
kick him. Bear in mind that he il
very intelligent and sensitive, will.
ing servant and deserving of your
kindest treatment and thought.
Remember that horses are made
vicious by cruel treatment; that 1t II
speed which kills; that more horses
are lame from bad shoeing than from
all other causes; that careless appli
cation of the whip has blinded many
horses; that more fall from wearines'
than from any other cause, and tina
no animal should ever be struck upol
the head. Massachusetts, Society to-
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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The early winter is good time to
ton dress the lawn with well rotted

s T I d p ~
The early winter is good time to
top dress the lawn with well rotted
manure.
Don't the COWS stay out in the
pasture all day whentsars Is a cold.
driving rain. --
The water used for the weekly wash
ing makes an excellent wash for the
old apple trees.
Every acre of corn fodder saved for
feeding on the farm will release an
acre of hay for market.
American dairy cattle breeders were
the first to substitute the butter record
system for dairy cows.
If there are any big weeds in your
garden plot-harvest them very care
fully that no seed be lost and burn
them.
A single freeze may not huIt on
ions but repeated freezing and thaw
ing will. They should be kept dry
and cool.
The health of horse depends on the
soundness and proper adjustment of
his teeth. They are the millstones
that grind his food, and frequently
need attention.
Blackberries and raspberries in
northern latitudes should be protect
ed. The simplest and surest way Is
to lay them down in the row and COW
er lightly with earth.
If the ground is not frozen too,
hard it is still time to plow up the
garden. Give good coat of manure
first. Then leave in the furrow as
turned up. Do not harrow.
To destroy the carcass of horse,
cover with earth few inches deep
and burn; the fresh earth will absorb
much of the gases generated in burn
ing. Sprinkle on more as it burns.
White clover is one of the very best
pasture grasses. In England the au-
tumn sown fodder crops have come up
exceedingly well, and altogether the
amount of winter resources for the
stock were probably never greater.
To prevent head lettuces going to
seed prematurely, it is recommended
to cut half through the stalk, just at
the surface of the ground, with o
sharp knife. The remaining half OF
the stalk allows the passage of suf-
fcient sap to keep the plant alive, but
not enough for much future growth.
| Professor Bailey, of Cornell Exper-
iment Station, recommends from 900
to 100 pounds of muriate of potash
and 800 to 100 pounds of plain super
phosphate per acre as an annual top
dressing for mature orchards. Nitro
gen is seldom needed, he says, and is
too apt to force a growth of too much
wood. ;.
Monthly roses may be kept through
the winter in good shape by being
covered with hard coal ashes. Agood
way to do this is to put nail keg.
with heads out over the bushes and
fill with the ashes. When the bushes
are too large for this use q larger
frame. OF course this protection may
fail in the case of the tender house
rose.
People who are timid in working
with bees can have a safe protection
from stings by the use of q dress suit
able for the purpose. a veil and q
pair Of gloves that can be fastened
closely at the wrist will afford good
protection. Many bee keepers prefer
thin rubber glove to any other kind.
Mosquito netting can be used for
veils, or regular bee veil can be
bought, g
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and drainage, and should be SO ar
ranged as te-be- easily md quickly
washed out and then quickly and thor
oughly dried. 1t should be large
enough to hold the churn and butter
worker and the cream while r1pening,
for with the use of the separator the
milk itself need never go to the dairy
room. It should not be necessary to
say that scrupulous cleanliness is the
all-important condition of good butter
making"
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A Feast for the Monkeys.

A feast was given recently OF Fyza-
bad to 1000 monkeys, 500 Bairagis,
and 100 Brahmins. A man who
has been successful in commercial
enterprise gave the feast in fulfllment
of O VOW made to the monkey god,
Hannuman. Mounds of sweetmeats
were broughtin in for the entertainment,
but the monkeys were first fed on
soaked grain, in order that the con.
sumption of sweetmeats bythem might
be less.-New York Dispatch.
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oNITURES OF THE SEASON.
,ho cam .scarrz them" we'll.

who can ''carry them" we'll.
The material is very rich novelty
of wool fancy brocade. The back is q
plain princess, with side pocket flaps.
The Medici collar and bertha are vel
vet, embroidered richly with jets, and
the gauntlet cuff is the same. The
front is formed of deep side pleats,
meeting in the center. My readers
will be able to see OF a glance how very
elegant is the design of this "dreas
cloak" although it is not one difficult
to make. ANY dressmaker can easily
copy the cloak. 1t is warm, and on
the whole On economical design, as
one can wear it with any dress.
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"What peoples" he was asked,
''live without homes of any kind?"
s'None. The crudest peoples will
at least go into cave or pile sticks
asainsta rock. "
The cave is conceded to be the
primitive form of abode. Simple cave
dwellers still live in the :.eep and
torrid canols OF the Sic rra Madre, in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

used in this way for winter. Fancy
velvets, with mixed colors, gay and
snowy, are the correct thing, and they
may be worn with all sorts of skirts,
Simple black cloth skirts for wear with
all this madness of separate bodices
look very meek and demure. Never.
theless, they are lined throughout
their generous ,breadths with good
heavy taffetas in some of the new light
shades-maize wnter-green, old pink
or Mediterranean blue.
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An Ancient Kettle,

atAmong the riches of mineral wealth
and the products of the metalIurgical
srtss in the mining building at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, in
Chicago, there was not anything
which attracted more serious interest
onthe part of those acquainted with
The founding of metals than modest
Glass case in the gallery of the build
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

Cornelius Vanderbilt, the head OF
the house and the principal heir
to the fortune founded by the
famous old Commodore, is n
modest and hardworking gentleman,
in violent contrast with many other
tiamboyant triders who move in his
ultra exclusive social set. He seems
to have horror of publicity, and his
many acts of philanthropy have been
done without pstentation. Hereto
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
HUMAN HOUSES.
TIE PROCESS OF EVOLUTION IN
MANS HAB1TATIONS.
Some of the Primitive ForIns-Inf1u-
ences Which Controlled the Early
Dwelling Builders = Men
Lived in Caves.

NRoFEssoR MASON has
formed the nucleus of what
is to be new and important
collection at the National
Museurl. It will illustrate in its null
tiform aspect, according to the Wash
ington Star, the human dwelling, the
feature of life conditions, which has
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

fore lie has devoted his attention to
his private affairs, the direction of his
vast railroad interests and church
work, but recently he has given indi-
cations OF his intention to take more
active part in public matters. When
the Committee OF Seventy was formed
in New York City to institute reforms
in the municipal government he en-
rolled his name, and this is cited as
his formal entrance into politics.
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FOR P1pE-srEaI ARMS.

They Gull it mousquetaire sleeve
now, but it is only the old gigot or
lego mutton, with the outside wrink-
led on the lining clear down to the
wrists, like mousquetaire glove, and
is meant for women with pipe-stem
arms.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
rRA1Ns woRN BY BRIDES ONLY.

A Partisan authority says that trains
are not worn this winter even for very
certmonious occasions, except by
brides, who must, in obedience to
Mrs. Grundy's laws, wear the majestic
and traditional train and veil,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
The Devastating London Fog.

Epping Forest. one of the few re-
naming stretches of primeval wood.
land I'M the vicinity of London, is not
alone sustaining destruction by tto in
vasion of rows ofiaunty modern villas,
but even the trees that remain are be-
coming sophisticated and cockney.
The lichens and cryptograms once so
common fn the beautiful forest have
almost entirely disappeared, and the
venishment is attributed to the en-
croachment of London fog and smoke.
This is not far-fetched idea, as it is
stated that the famous hop gardens of
the County Kent, in the vicinity OF
Maidstone, thirty miles away from the
metropolis, sometimes show the effect
of the London fog. One can readily
understand why the recent story by
sensational novelist of the sudden as-
phyxiation of the whole 1000, 900 of
the people of the great city, by means
of q sudden and dense foe. shn"'a ha~e
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many of the domesticated animals and
cultivated plants, including some
cereals, that are in present use, but
also the flesh of wild animals that
long ago ceased to be included in the
fauna Of Southwesterr Europe.
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A WORD ABOUT BoD1cEs,

The unmatched and unmatching
bodices seem to be gaining ground.
Some of the newest are of velvet,
which, it is prophesied, will be much
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appear on the left side, while on
the right the velvet bow forms q
cushion, as it were, for bouquet of
flowers.
It is becoming more and moro the
fashion for women to use natural
blooms on their muffs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16

The population of spandau, the
Prussian fortress town, has increased
within the last eight years from 3O,-
0O0 to GO. 900.
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of one. The design is quite elaborate,
and the dressy garment complete
ly covers the dress, These cloaks are
particularly becoming to tall ladies',
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-16
KINDNESS TO COWS.

Some time ago, suspectins that the
hired man was not treating our COWS
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4 DRESS CLOAK.

'Dreas cloaks" are very popular
this season, and we give an illustration
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