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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Do YOU Wish
the Finest Bread
and Cake?

It is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder is
the purest and strongest of all the baking powders
The purest baking powder makes the finest sweet
est most delicious food. The strongest baking pow
der makes the lightest food.
That baking powder which is both purest and
strongest makes the most digestible and wholesome
food.
Why should not every housekeeper avail herself
of the baking powder which will give her the best
food with the least trouble?
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift
or prize or at lower price than the Royal
as they invariably contain alum, lime or suls
phuric acid and render the food unwholesome.
Certain protection from alum baking powders can
be had by declining to accept any substitute for the
Royal, which is absolutely pure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Americans a Questioning Race.

"Americans ask more questions than
the natives of any other country in the
world" said P. D. Middlekauf, OF Lon
don, a globe trotter, at the Grand.
"They are naturally inquisitive. Ifan
American sees a sign fresh paint he
will instinctively feel it with his fng-
ers to see if it is dry. If he wants to
learn the time a train leaves he will
consult the time table, and after he
has found ont what he wants to know,
turn to the hotel clerk and ask what
time the train leaves. He will look at
his watch, and half dozen people
will ask him the time Of day. He
then has to refer to the watch again in
order to tell them. 1t is trait that
1 have never been able to under
stand. ."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Relief Dogs.

For several years experiments have
been made in the German army in the
training of dogs for service in the
hospital department. No. long ago
tho well-kn OWN animal painter,
Jean Bungartz, was commissioned to
take up the matter, and his recent
report occasioned high praise from
the Emperor and the array. The first
important step was the selection of a
breed of dogs possessing all the quail
ties, necessary for the purpose, viz. !:
Obedience, watchfulness, intelligence,
fidelity and perseverance. These
qualities were found in the Scotch
collie in the highest degree, and this
breed was, therefore, selected by Bun
gartz.
The equipment of the dog consists
of strong collar with small leather
pocket for letters, small waterproof
blanket for his rest at night and two
pockets containing small surgeons
outfit, linen, medicines and small
amount OF dog biscuit. The entire
load is less than ten pounds and can
be easily carried by the dog for days.
His services are most important in
the search for the wounded or dead;
he often brings first help to soldier
fallen in brush or underwood and
completely hidden from sight; he
makes on excellent courier, and runs
from hospital to command or vice
versa, faithfully delivering messages
intrusted to his care as fastas a-csSat.;
ryman, with much less danger to both
courier and message. A large red
cross marks each sidepocket, and de-
signates his connection with the san.
itary and relief corps. He also
carries small lantern on his
back, to enable the litter bearer to
follow him in the search for the
wounded or dead at nlght.-Detrot
Free Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Boiled lIilk.

Some very interesting experiments
have lately been made III France by
DR.. Chamouin in the line of boiling
milk to free it from being means of
infection and contagion. There has
been a great prejudice in this country
against boiled milk for infant feeding,
but the idea that the boiling process
does away with the nourishing proper
ties and digestibility is done away
with by DR.. Chamouin's experiments.
He fed q number of kittens on boiled
milk and O number OH fresh milk.
Those fed on the boiled milk were
twice as fat and healthy as those fed
on fresh milk.
He further carried on experiments
in Paris which assured him that the
infant death rate could be made much
less, were the thousands of infants
hand fed, given boiled milk instead OF
fresh milk.
This series of experiments has been
very interesting from the reason that
boiled milk has been used, with un-
qualified success, in rearing my own
babies, as fat and healthy set as one
could desire. The amount OF milk
used in day was placed in fire
crock and boiled. The thick top or
scum lifted off and .tha-crock- covered
and put away safely, was all there was
as to trouble. A tiny granite sauce
pan held just enough for meal and
that meal was slightly warmed, not
heated hot, before putting it into the
bottle.
Boiling milk is, indeed, simple
precaution against the bowel ailments
of infants, 30 simple every mother
should try it. TVonear1Ei,ad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
A Hero OF Ping Yang.

On the morning of the 18th Of Sep
tember all the gates but one of the
Chinese stronghold of Ping Yang in
Korea had nearly yielded to the jap
anese attacks, but the Genbn gate,
the strongest position, was still
strongly held by Chinese braves, who
stubbornly resisted the Japanese of
the Genzan column.
The staff of the column we're about
to consult on some other means Of
capturing the position when Captain
Mimura was seen alone rushing for.
ward toward the gate. Everybody
who saw him thought that he was
mad. His example was soon followed
by private, who ran ahead Of him.
Before the wondering Japanese officers
could recover from their surprise, the
private had begun climbing the wall
in the obscure corner OF the castle
amid q torrent of bullets from tho
Chinese defenders above.
The smoke hid him for moment,
md when it cleared he was not to be
seen. His comrades believed him to
have been shot down. But presently
the gate on which the eyes Of the
japanese attacking parties were riyeted
was seen to open from within, and
there stood the brave soldier, un-
wounded and safe, his sword dripping
with Chinese blood.
The hero OF this brave deed was
Jinkichl Harada, young farmer. He
was promoted at once to the rank of o
corporal, and expected to receive the
imperial recognition in the shape of a
gold kinshi medal, which was specially
created to reward those deserving OF
it in the present war.-New York
Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
An Autograph Tablecloth.

The wife of well-known Viennese
restaurateur has prepared large ta-
ble-cloth of fine damask, with nm OBJ
long counter. All tho rest of the ta-
BILE. cloth is covered with the sigma
lures of guests who have dined in
Nine. Sacher's rooms. The arch
dukes, the princes of foreign royal
houses, the men and women OF the
Austrian nobility, and oil sorts of per-
sons of distinctions appear on the ia
ble-cloth in autographs which were
originally written in pencil, and which
Nine. Sacher afterwards worked in
color with the needle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Fast Living.

The most remarkable instance of
rapid growth is said to be recorded by
the French academy in 1879. 1t was
a boy six years of age, 5 feet 6 inches
in height. At the age of FIVE his voice
changed, at six his beard had grown,
and he appeared man of thirty. He
possessed great physical strength, and
could easily lift to his shoulders and
carry bags of grain weighing two
hundred pounds. His decline was as
rapid as his growth. At eight his hair
and beard were gray; at ten he tot
tered in his walk. his teeth fell out,
and his hands became palsied; at
twelve he died with every outward
sign of extreme old age.-7fnaes and
ReoiSter,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Value of Our Cereal Crops.

The report of the statistieian of the
agricultural department concerning
the area, product and value of the ce-
real crops for 1894, which has recently
been published, contains some very
significant figures. The report states
that the corn crop of the year is one
of the lowest on record, the yield per
acre being but 1914 bushels. The area
harvested in the corn-producing states
has been reduced by severe drought
and dry winds to 60, ,582, 900 acres from
the 10000, 1000 acres planted. The
crop has been about 1912, ITO, 900
bushels, and the estimated value is
fixed at 1854, $4,000. The wheat crop
is slightly above the average. The
entire product of the country is 46O,-
267, ,416 bushels, which is valued at
S225, 5,9O2,O25 This represents the en-
tire product of "a, sS2, 1876 acres. The
rate of yield has been 1872 bushels per
acre, and the average value per bushel
49.1 cents. The estimstes of the area,
product and value of the other crops
are as follows:
The estimates for oats are: Area,
27,O23, ,553 acres; product. 662, ,OS6, s2S
bushels; value, $214,s16,920; yield
per acre, 24.5 bushels.
Rye-Area, 1,944,7S0 acres; prod
uct, 26,727,615 bushels; value, $l3,-
394, ,476.
Barley-Area, 3,17o, ,6o2 acres; prod
uct, 81, 400, 463 bushels; value, S27,-
134,127.
Buckwheat- Area, 1929 acres;
product, 1868, 90" bushels; value,
$7,O40,230.
Potatoes-Area, 2,737,973 acres;
product, 170,7s7,s3s bushels; value,
$91, 1926, ,787.
Hay-Area, 4s,321, ,272 acres; prod
uct, 81, s74, 4Os tons; value, s46s, ,57s,-
321.
Tobacco-Area, 523, ,1O3 acres; prod
uct, 4O6, SIS, 1886 pounds; value, $27,-
76O, 739. Scientific Anaeric can. s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06

by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
even after the disease has progressed so.
far as to induce repeated bleed;rgs from
the. lungs, severe lingering cough with
copious expectoration (inclnding tubercu-
lar matter), great loss of fesh and extreme.
emaciation and weakness.
Do You doubt that hundreds of such cases;
reported to US as-curedS = Ge4acnta afeds-
ica1 Discovery Dwerc genuine cases OF that
4 dread and fatal disease Z You need.npt take
5ourword forit They have, in nearly every
instance, been so pronounced by the best
and most experienced home physicians,
who have no interest whatever in mis-
representing them, and who were often
strongly prcjudiccd aud advised against
a trial of Golden Medical Discovery" ~
but who have been forced to confess that
it surpasses, in curative power over this
fatal malady, all other medicines with
which they are acquainted. Nasty cod
liver oil and its filthy "euu!sions" and
mixtures, had been tried in nearly all these
cases aid had either utterly failed to bene-
fit, or had only seemed to benefit little for
a short time. Extract of malt, whiskey,
and various preparations of the hypophos-
phites had also been faithfully tried in vain.
The photographs of large number OF
those cured of consumption, bronchitis.
lingering coughs, asthma, chronic nasal
catarrh and kindred ,naladies, have been
skillfully reproduced III book OF 100
pages which will be mailed to you, on re-
ceipt of address and six cents in stamps.
You cain then write those cured and learn
their experience. AddressWoaLD'S DIsPEN-
SARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
AN ALpENA MIRACLE,
Mrs. JAS. NJ. TODD, OF LONG RAPIDS,
DISCARDS HER CRUTCHES.
In an Interview with n Reporter She Re-
Views. Her Experience and Tells
the Real Cause OF the Miracle.

In an Interview with q Reporter She Lee
views. Her Experience and Tells
the Real Cause OF the Miracle.
(Fs'onl the Argus, Alpena, Mich.)
We have long known Mrs. Jas. II. Todd,
OF Long Rapids, Alpena Co., Mich. She has
been a sad cripple. Many Of her friends
know the story of her recovery; for the bene-
fit of those who do not we publish it to-day.
Eight years ago she was taken with ner-
vous prostratiop, and In few months with
muscular and inflammatory rheumatism. 1t
affected her heart, then her head. Her feet
became so swollen she could wear nothing
on them; her hands were drawn all out OF
shape. Her eyes were swollen shut more
than hall the time, her knee joints terribly
swollen aad for eighteen months she had to
be held up to bs dressed. Ono limb became
entirely helpless, aud the skin was go dry
and cracked that it would bleed. During
these eight years she had been treated by
score Of physicians, and has also spent much
time at Ann Arbor under best medical advice.
All said her trouble was brought on by hard
work and that medicine would not cure, and
that rest wa3 tho only thing which would
ease her. After going to live with her daugh-
ter she became entirely helpless and could
not even raise her arms to cover herself at
night. The interesting part Of the story fol-
lows in her own words:
'sI was urged to try DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and at last did 80. IN
three days after 1 commenced taking Pink
Pills I could sit up and dress myself, and
after using them six weeks went home and
commenced working. I continued taking
the pills, until now I begin to forget my
crutches, and con go up end down steps
without aid. am truly q living wonder,
walking out of doors without assistance.
"Now, II I can soy anything to induce
those who have suffered as I have, to try
Pink Pills, I shall gladly do 30. II other
like sufferers will try Pink Pills according to
directions, they will have reason to thank
God for creating men who are able to con.
ouer that terrible disease, rheumatism. l
have In nv own peighborhood recommended
Pink Pills for the after effects Of Ia grippe,
and weak women with impure blood, and
with good results.
Mrs. Todd is very strong in her faith in the
curative powers Of Pink Pills, and says they
have brought poor, helpless cripple back to
do her own milking, churning, washing. SOW
ing, knitting and In fact about all OF her
household duties, thanks to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills.
DR.. williams Pink Pills contain all the ele-
ments necessary to give new life and richness
to the blood and restore shattered nerves.
They are for sale by all druggists, or may be
had by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company Schenectady, n. Y, for 5oc. per
box, or six boxes for $3.50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Columbus and the Historic Egg.

At last science has demonstrated how
out discoverer made his egg stand on
end and secured the means by which
to make his expedition success.
The egg was first laid down on it's
side on a plate and the dish moved
about with the hand in circle till the
egg catches onto the movement and
begins to rotate on sidewise axis; as
the speed is made to increase it is
gradually brought upon its tip end,
spinning like top, when the plate
can be placed on the table with the
egg on end in condition that would
we'll illustrate the earth on its polar
axis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Lord Mayo had the art, Or s.second

Lord Mayo had the art, or ''second
nature" of setting all persons at their
ease in his presence, except Of course,
sly rogues, who never can feel quite
at ease in the presence of an; honest
man. The dinner might have been
that of q family party for any sense of
stiffness OIL constraint thatprevaded it.
Nor did the talk once flag, or turn too
much, but just enough, Oh the event
that gave Charlie Wallace his seat at
that table.
After the ladies left the room, his
lordship and the aide-de-camp between
them drew Charlie out, and discovered,
without much difficulty, that it was
not the three thousand rupees reward
that induced him to risk his life, but
rather the reckless courage born of
that hope deferred which maketh the
heart sick.
81 have seen that odiously polite
form 60 often that ] know it by heart, "
he said; and he repeated with grim
humor the prescriptive words, " Sir
Il have the honor to inform you, etc"
"Ay, it seems you know your lesson
thoroughly" quoth Lord Mayo. with
merry twinkle in his eye. "But
perhaps the bird may sometimes change
its note. "
Next morning, as no sat at break.
fast, Charlie received note addressed
to him in peculiarly bold hand. He
hastily tore it open and read;
sSlr: have the honor to inform you that
I have placed your name on the list Of ap-
plicants for the vacant post IN the General
Supervision Department. But as your name
heads the list, you may chance to find this
announcement somewhat better than waste
paper. Wishing you heartily every success,
I am, very faithfully yours, mayo"
Up he jumped, snatched up his hat,
and rushed off at the top OF his speed
towards Collector Campbell's bunga-
low, to pour out his thanks to the
Governor. General. But he found the
the bird flown. There was some one,
however, to receive him; some one in
whose bright eyes the kind-hearted
nobleman had read a certain tale of
true love; whose course he forthwith
resolved to smooth so for as in him
lay. And he succeeded SO we'll, that
when twelve-month later Collector
Campbell, retired, sailed with his wife
for England, they left Lucy behind
them. Only she had changed her sur
name for that of old Scotland's darl-
ing hero. o.---Old and Young.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Smoking and Sense. !.

Edison says that when he is busy
and deeply'absorbed in his work he COM
sumes about twenty cigarsa day; when
he is less active mentally, about ten.;
They are always strong cigars. The
inventor says that this excessive smok.
ing has mover, SO far as he can discov.'
er, done him any harm, and if It did
he would be certain to stop the habit.
His family has been one of smokers,
his grandfather, who lived to be 10S,
having been an inveterate smoker and
a chewer of tobacco as well-Pubttc
Opinion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
What Comes After Death.

A good thing is told in connection
with the recent lectures on theosophy,
in this city. The lecturer, in the
midst of learned discourse, asked in
stentorian tones:
"What comes after death?" No one
answered, and after waiting q moment
he repeated with vehemence: "Again
T say, what comes after death?"
Just at thatmoment the door opened
and in walked one of the leading un-
dertakers of the city and went demure-
ly to seat. The coincidence was too
much for the audience.-Bangor Com
1,7ercj1{
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Stuffed, Beefsteak.

Vary the old methods of cooking
steak by trying this. Make a nice
dressing as for turkey OF chicken; lay
it in steak, roll and tie at both ends.
Put in pan as roast in little cold
water. Add lump of butter, put in
side the stove and baste frequently.
Thicker gravy with bread crumbs and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06

To make it apparent to thousands, who think
themselves i'll, that they are not affected with
any disease, but that the system simply needs
cleansing, is to bring comfort home to their
hearts, as costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Thn Wastes of Sibcrin

Are not more barren of comfort than the
waists Of those who suffer from dyspepsia,
from liver complaint or from kidney trouble.
But in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters they can
find relief. So can the malarious, the rheu-
matte, the neuralgic, the feeble and the old.
Use with persistence this remedy with
career of over o third of q century. a wine-
glassful three times day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Old Age Bact eria.

An Italian bacteriologist has discov-
cred that old age is caused by what he
terms cold age bacteria" in the tissues
of the body, and asserts that man will
become immortal when some method
has been discovered for expelling these
bacteria from the system. There are
several of us who heartily pray that
this happy discovery will soon mate
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
The Drummer Was Strictly Business.

Two passengers on Western train
became invol 1ed in n controversy
which waxed so hot that one OF them
called the other liar. "Whats that,
O liar" and he was on his feet in an
instant. "Yes, q liar," was the en-
phatic response, cor my name amt
John Smith, of SmithVille." "What,
the hardware merchant?" "The
same" ''Mr. Smith, I am delighted
to meet you. I represent Sharp
edge & Co., of New York, and can
show you line of samples thai will
make your hair curl, Texas Sift-
ings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Beware of Ointments for Cntarrh That
Contain MercurY,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it tn sSpsh the mucous sur
faces. Such articles shoIld never be used eX-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure to get the genuine 1t is taken internally,
and is made in Toledo. Ohio, by F. j. Cheney
Sy Co. Testimonials free.
cE-Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06

Prince Bismark has curious super
etition in connection with the number
three, and not without reason. He has
served three German empires; he has
fought in three wars; he has signed
three treaties of peace; he arranged
the meeting Of the three emperors and
established the triple alliance,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
The Rlood.Curdllng Yell.

Mrs. strongmind-What would the.
men say if 100000 women
should rise in their righteous wrath
and demand the ballot at the point OF
the bayonets
Mr.. 5trongmind (abstractedly) -
Oh. rats, I suppose. Truth. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
Disinterested Kindness.

"Won't you have another piece of
pie, Mr.. Claverly ?" asked Tommie.
s'Thank yeu, Tommie," replied Mr..
-Glarer4yy;Jt' Tyery kind of you
.'oh that's all right" returned
Tommie, With energy. elm a-lookin'
out for myself, too. Ma said if it was
necessary to cut another pie, I could
have two pieces. "-Harlene Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
THE wedding cake in high vogue is

The wedding cake in high vogue is
the good old black cake, rich, heavy
and dark. It is notput on the table
as a center piece and even the bride
never sees it in its pristine glory. 1t
is cut up into pieces and placed in
small boves of watered paper OF silk,
tied with ribbons and stamped with a
monogram. Each guest receives one
as souvenir and those friends at q
distance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06
The NIenial's Retort.

The Eskimo housewife was shouting
up the back stairs.
"Mary!" she cried, ''it's time you
we're getting breakfast.
The hired girl snorted petulantly.
"You make me weary!" she ex-
claimed, "calling me before February
every morning."
Such is life in SO degrees, 25 min
utes, north latitude. -Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06

Mrs. winslow,s Soothing Syrup for children
ton. aliays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06

The management of the A. 6 ". P. r. r, al:
ways alive to the comfort and convenience OF
its natrons, will put on an extra sleeping car
between Atlanta and New Orleans during the
period Of the Nardi-Gras festivities at the
latter point. Diagrams are now ready at the
office OF Mr.. Geo. w. Allen, Y. P. a, No. II
Kimball House, and those desiring to make
this trip will do we'll to call on him some days
in advance to secure sleeping car accommo-
lations.
JNo. A. GEE, Gen. Pass. Ast., Atlanta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-06

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Biuchamton, y. Y.