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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
To Clean silk waists.

Both Light and dark silk waista,
when soilGd, may be greatly improved
in appearance by sponging them well
with gasoline or naphtha. Take clean
piece'of old bleached cloth, wet it in
me gasoline and rub quickly all over
the waist, rubbing tho silk length
wise. Wipe the silk over witha clean
dry cloth and hang in the open air for
the odor of the cleaning fluid to evap-
orate. If wrinkled, press the silk on
the wronk side with moderately
warm iron, first laying q cloth over
its surface. This kind of cleaning will
remove oil grease and much CRIME,
thounh not all kinds of spots. Car
pets and furniture coverings are often
greatly improved by cleaning them in
the same way. Do not bring the gaso-
line or naphtha near q fire or light
and thoroughly air anything cleaned
with it.. When q carpet has been
cleaned by it, leave windows open for
an entire day.-New York Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
A Slave From Boyhood.

(From the Red Wing, Ainn., Republican,
II am now twenty-four years old" said
Edwin Swanson, Of White Rock, Goodhue
County, Mimi, to Republican represents
tive, "and as you can see lam not very large
Of stature. When was eleven years old I
became afflicted with slckness whloh baf-
fed the skill and knowledge Of the physician.
was not taken suddenly III but on the con.
trary can hardly state the exact time when
it began. The first symptoms were pains In
my back and restless nights. The disease
cid not trouble me much at first, but 1t
seemed to have settled in my body to stay
and my bitter experience during the last
thirteen years proved that to be the case.
was Of course child and never dreamed OF
the suffering in store for me. I complained
to my parents and they concluded that In
time would outgrow my trouble. but when
they heard me groanine during my sleep
they became thoroughly alarmed. Medical
advice was sought but to no avail; grew
rapidly worse and was soon unable to move
about and finally became confined coptinu-
ally to my led. The best doctors that could
be had were consulted, but did nothing for
me. tried various kinds Of extensively ad-
verified patent medicines with but the same
result.
"For twelve long years was thus suf-
ferer In constant agony without respite,
abscesses formed on my body In rapid sue
cession and the world indeed looked very
dark to me. About this time when all hope
was gone and nothing seemed left but to re-
sign myself to my most bitter fate my atten-
ton was called 10 DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. Like drowning man
grasping at straw, In sheer desperation con-
cluded to make one more attempt-not to re-
gain my health Il dnre not to hope SO much)
but II possible to ease my pain.
~ bought box OF the pills and they
seemed to do me good. felt encouraged
and continued their Tse. After taking six
boxes was up and able to walk around the
house. I have net felt so we'll for thirteen
years rs during the past year. Only one
year have taken DR.. Williams Pink Pills
and am able now to do chores and attend
to light duties.
"Do hesitate to let you publish what
have said? No. Why should II 1t Is the
truth and nm only too glad to let other sui
I ierers know my experience. 1t may help
those whose cup Of misery is as full to-day
US mine WAS in the past"
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills contain, In con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
| give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also a
| specific for troubles peculiarto females, such
rs suppressions. irregularities and oil forms
Of weakness. They ruild up the blood, and
restore the glow Of health to pale and sallow
checks. In men they effect radical cure in
all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses of whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold in boxes (never In loose bulky
at 60 cents box or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had Of oil druggists, or direct by
mail from Dr. Williams Medicine Company,
| Schenectady n Y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
Aiter.Dinner Maps.

There is quite difference of opinion
among recognized authorities as to the
usefulness Of the after-dinner nap.
Some of these people claim that the
merest dropping off to sleep is much
better than the heavy, undisturbed re-
pose in which some temperaments
seem inclined to indulge.
In this matter, as in almost every
thing else in the world, difference in
constitution, condition and circum-
stances is lost sight of. AS general
rule, it may be said that whoever falls
asleep and sleeps long and heavily
does SO because the system has need
of that sort of rest. Sleep is COM
modify that does not como by will,
but on the most imperative demand of
nature. People who work hard, either
mentally or physically, who are in any
way overtaxed or exhausted by effort
Of any kind, must in some way restore
tho nervous balance, and in no way is
this so readily and satisfactorily done
as by long continued and undisturbel
sleep. if the individual can indulge
in it.
There are few things more coveted
than the ability to sleep quietly and
naturally, and it is very rare indeed
that one gets too much of this kind OF
ropose.
TO be sure, there are persons OF
sluggish habit and people who are
given to over indulgence at the table
which is productive OF inaction and IN
almost continuous sleepy condition,
but these arc exceptions rather than
the rule. The masses of peop!r sleep
too little, and it is scarcely worth
while, save in exceptional cases, to
curtail the hours that nature demands
for this most efficient means of restora-
tion. Above all things should chill
dren and young persons, those under
twenty especially, be given ell the op-
portunity consistent with their occu-
patton and education for untroubled
sleep. The fact that nature demands
thing is most excellent reason for
granting it. "Forty wipks" may do
very we'll for some temporaments, but
it is by DO means to be rec commended
to persons who are in any degree weary
or overworked.-New York Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
One Way of Getting Home.

One dark, foggy night there was
knock at the door of o doctor in Shef-
field.
"Who'S there?"
"Oh, doctor, make hdste. My wife
is dangerously i'll"
The doctor uttered suppressed
growl of impatience, for the village to
which he was summoned was about Six
miles out of town. He ordered his
carriage and the two drove on through
the damp, cold night.
Just before they reached the village
in question the husband of the sick
woman alighted on some pretext or
other, but did not return; and after
driving into the village the medico
found nobody who needed his assist
ance.
A week later he received note,
without signature, explaining the mys-
terry:
"Dear Doctor-I am exceedingly
obliged for you giving me lift in
your carriage, for found it impossi-
bic to procure another conveyance,
and it was dreadful night. I hope
you will forgive me this once. "-Er-
chance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
$500 For a Set of Teeth.

A we'll known firm of bankers in
London have just made profitable
investment. Some time ago man
who had defrauded them Of large
sum of money was taken into custody,
convicted and sentenced to a long term
OF penal servitude.
As may be imagined, the prison fare
did not agree with man who had by
means OF fraud lived on the fat Of the
land. The change affected him II
many ways, but he complained g.ore
particularly of the effect the focL had
upon his teeth. They were nco num-
erous or in good condition when he
was sentenced, and rs they rapidly be-
camo worse he applied to the Cover
nor Of the prison for new set.
He was told that the Government
did not supply prisoners with artii-
cial teeth, Ind at the first opportun-
ity he vote to the banking firm in
question Offering, if they would send
him new set, to give them somo vol
liable information.
/ Thereupon the bankers, thinking
the offer might be genuine one, seat
the Governor Of tho prison q check for
S25, and asked him to provide the
convict with set OF artificial teeth.
In due course the convict kept his
promise, and sent the bankers certain
information, by means Of which they
we're enabled to recover no less than
$500 of which they had been defraul-
ed. They naturally regarded this asthe
best Investment they had ever made,
but it proved even better than antici-
patcd. for they have just received from
the prison authorities remittance OF
S., tho teeth having cost only $2O.-
London Tit-Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
STILL ROOM FOR RESEARCH.

''What is this new substance that l
hear go much about?" asked the emf
nent scientists wife.
"What new substance, my dear?"
"The element in the air that has
just been detected" ;"
"Oh, that, my dear" he answered,
beaming over his spectacles with the
good nature of superior wisdom, "is
known as Argon.
"Oh,"
eyes. It's discovery is ono of the
most remarkable triumphs of tho age.
1t has revolutionized some of the old
theories; or at least it will revolution
ize them before 1t gets through.
"What is it?"
"It's--er-a-did you say what is
it?'
~ said that."
"Well-ahem-you see, We haven't
as yet discovered much about it ex-
cept its name. "-Washiugton Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
Another Application. A

A certain schoolmaster occasionally
compares the achievements of his pu-
pills with the work of noted men is
their boyhood days, much to the
scholars disadvantage.
'sNow, John, have you solved the
problem" asked the teacher the other
day.
''No, sir" replied the boy, '1
can't"
"How old are you, John?"
'Sixteep," was the answer.
''Si1teen !" repeated the instructor.
"Sixteen, and can't solve a simple
problem like that! WIZ, sir, at your
age George Washington was surveying
the estate of Lord Fairfax"
The pupil looked thoughtful, but
made no reply.
After the class was dismissed class
mate inquired of him if Washington
ever did anything else remarkable
when he was sixteen.
81 don't know" responded the boy.
"He was o surveyor when he was as old
as am, and when he was as old as our
teacher he was president OF the United
States. "--Phitadelphia Call.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
IF LOVE IS AT THE PRow.

If Love is at the prov.
The Summer sky
Shall smile down, even as now;
And you and I
On ripping Summer seas of life shall sail
To blessed havens with gentlo gale
If Love is at the prov.
II Love our footstep leads,
Then shall we stray
In fower-scented meads,
Where all the way
Is balmy with the breath Of radiant Jrue
And tinklinS brooks murmur drows.
tune
II Love our footstep leafs.
All, Love, let Love direct!
His beckontng hands
With garlauds fair ure decked;
And his commands
Are laid upon us for our happiness.
De his the task to lead US and to bless,
All, Love, let Love direct!
New York Recorder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
The NIelaphone.

This is an improvement on the tele-
phone. The instrument originated in
the " west, and by its use it is said that
the human voice can be heard over O
mile. A dispatch from Cincinnati, o.,
states that the Melaphone was tested
on q steamboat and that the pilot
talked with parties on either shore
with the greatest ease and distinctness.
It is regarded by the steamboat men
of great value in river traffic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
True Confidence.

Virgil, describing boat race, says
of the winning crew: "They are able,
because they think themselves able y
NJ. de Losseps, tho engineer OF the
Suez Canal, took for his motto ut the
commencement of that great work.
"Believe that you can and you will. "
He was convinced of the need of tho
work, he fairly estimated the obstacles
in the way, he studied the methods OF
overcoming them and he built the
canal. This is true confidence, in
cGntradistinctiou from vain conf
dcnce. Youths Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
TIE RELIEF.

The Eskimo chieftain was as hard
rs to his heart as the bergs of his na-
tive Businesses.
"Rack," he commanded.
The explorer wns lain to parley.
'I am but one," he urged.
"I know it" reioined the Arctic po-
tentate, 'but if l admit you there'll
be all the way from fourteen to 156
relief expeditions after you, and our
people will know no such thing as
privacy"
OF course, itwas nobody's business,
but he did not mind saying he was not
born yesterday. y.-Detroit Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
Tobacco Users Sore Throat

It's so common that every tobacco user
has an irri;ated throat that gradually devel-
ops into u serious condition, frequently con-
sumption. and it's the kind OF a sore throat
that never gets we'll as long as you uso to-
hacco. The tobacco habit, sore throat and
lost manhood cured by No-To-Bac. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure by Druggists everywhere.
Book. titled ''Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke
Your Life Away FREQ. Ad. Sterling Rem
cdy Co., New York City or Chicago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
FLATTERY THAT WON,

GLOW did Hopson manage to be-.
come engaged to the wealthy Miss An
tique? I thought she was q man
hater.
$50 she was, but when he advised
her not to get bell for her bicycle,
for when she rode it there was already
one on it, she Immediately succumbed. I"
-Harper's Bazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10

Effectually yet gently, when costive or bilious
or when the blood is impure orsluggish, to per.
mancnt!y cure habitual constipation, to awak-
en- the kidneys and liver to ahealthy activity
without irritating or weakening them, to dis
pei headaches, colds OF fevcrs, use Syrup o!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
A TRUTHFUL SAYING.

"Well," muttered the collector, as
he sank wearily into O chair aud
turned to his employer, "there is one
old saying that I can vouch for"
"What is it?"
"The one that says: you never fiud
a man out till you trust him. AT
lanta Constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10

have bcan greatly annoyed with a severe
attack of Eczema for year, after using scve-
RAJ rcmcii with no benefit, used Ietterlne
complet. cure would not teke one thousand
collars for the benefit I've derived from lts
u-e. take pleasure in recommending II 70
others. Solomon Cohen, President Sayannan
Carriage Co. Sent by mail for 59c. u stamps
J. T. Snuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
A THEORY ENDORSED.

"What the Indian needs" said the
eminent sociologist, sis rational sys-
tenn of supervision"
"That's right, replied the nan who
has lived III the for West; "what the
Indian needs is gettin' his rations to
i'm regular an enough of 'em."
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
quized the gifted novelist, "and I'll

quized the gifted novelist, ''and I'll
just say 'the interview between Roder-
ick and Penelope, those true hearts SO
sorely tried, now so happily reunited
at last, may be safely left to the read
er's Imagination. This may be lit
tie disappointing to the reader, but it
fatters him and saves lots of work.
There's cheating in all trades but
ours" continued the gifted novelist,
making row of stars across the page,
adding o quotation from Byron and
writing the words: "The end. Chi
cago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
CAUTIOUS,

Doctor-"Take q stated amount OF
exercise daily"
Patient Twill it be enough if I
walk twice around my wifo's theatre
bat every day?"
Doctor" You'd better not risk
oyer-exerting yourself ut first. Begin
with once md increase the laps as
you feel able. Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
An INDIGNITY.

Warden-"Well, what's the trou-
ble?"
Prisoner-"I've been unjustly hu-
inflated. I am serving term for not
being able to account for $500, 900,
and you've put mo in a cell with q
man who is doing time for counterfeit,
ing nickles. San Francisco Exam
inCr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
THOSE Muppusp ORATORS.

tT enjoyed your lecture on the
financial issue very much," said the
citizen to the orator, ''but I would
like to ask you one question.
"Certainly," said the orator; 'tgo
ahead. p"
"What side of the question are you
on?"-Chicago Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
no NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

$50 the insolent fellow refused to
pay his rent"
'sHe did not say SO in words, but
he intimatei it. !"
"How so?"
s'He kicked me downstairs. LA
Figaro.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
THE UNHAPPY GROOM.

Friend-"What makes you write all
the t1me?"
Groom-elect-sPracticiug how to
write Jibson and wife on hotel regis
ter without having the clerk ask me if
we're newly married" - Syrac use
Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
He Was Desperate.

Said Mrs. Fussy (who had kept the
long-suhering shopkeeper in agony for
over an our)-You needn't show me
anything more; there is nothing here
that suits me.
"Can't I show you the door, ,ma'am?"
asked the sbopkeeper, desperately.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
After Dinner.

After the hearticst dinner adosc OF TYNER 8
DYSPEPSIA REMEDY will remove all unpleas-
ant feelings. aid digestion. and build up your
health. A an after dinner drink it Is far SUI
perior TO all oth-r remedies. as 1t never dlsap.
points. and leaves an appetite for the next
meal. For sale BY Druggists. Manutactureu
Dy CHAS. o. TYNER, Atlanta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
TEE ART OF CONQUEST.

''Has the King of Umsquog ever in
suited us?" asked Great Britain.
"Never," replied the warrior.
"Well, go out and irritate him q
bit. He's got some ground that I'd
like to own" "-Washin3ton Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
WHY lie WAS SAD.

Spike McGafrney-"Say. Pete,
when I look inter house like dat an
SEQ oil der people happy rn' der pres
ents all spread out on der table, it jist
brings tears to me eyes. F"
Second Story Pete-"Brinss tears
to yer eyes! What fer?"
Spike McGafney-"Cause dey keep
two bloodhounds, an dey's got double
burglar alarms on der windy. -
Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
What Turned Her Head-Sherlff VIII
Wipe Out the Gang-An In
4. dignity-The Unhappy
Groom, Etc.

She had O lovely neck,
And everybody said
Who, indeed, might doubt it?-
That that's what turned her head.
Detroit Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
In Southern Hospitals.

Some conception of the magnitude
of the labors performed in field and
hospital service by the officers OF the
medical corps of the Confederate army
may be formed by the consideration
of the following general results:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
Iiuhlv FlavOred.

Lady-Are you sure the tea is gen.
uinc? 1t has very peculiar smell.
Dealer-Yery possibly gunpowder,
no doubt; they're having war in China
lust now.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
SOMETIMES THE WAY.

"Who's this man who has grown so
rich in your ward?"
"Oh, that's Skayte, IN ignorant sort
of fellow"
"And the man who's bankrupt"
"That's Mazzles, the eminent au-
thority on fnanciering. - Chicago
Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
STE WOULD NOT BE F1ArrERED.

SIZE WOULD NOT BE FIATTEKED.
Gent-"Mademoiselle looks more
beautiful every day"
Lady-tYou have been telling me
so for good many years; what hor.
rid fright must have been to start
with. Illustration.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
inexpensive Glory.

Heroine (despairingly) How much
are you paid for thus relently pursu-
ing me?
Heavy Villain-A paltry SIS week
and expenses, ma'am.-Bufalo Co't-
fier
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
LIN AL IfnSfrunn.

Is the remark of many q nervous individual
He or she VIII soon cease to talk that way
after beginning and persistins in course OF
Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters. Nothing like II
to renew strength and appetite and good
dies ion 1t checks the nroads of malaria
and remedies liver complaint, constipation.
dyspepsia, rheumatism and kidney disorder
It i; in every sense a great household remedy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
THE SovELlsr's REFUGE.

':I can't bring my fagged-out fancy
up to the point of portraying the Gull
minatlng love scene between the hero
and heroine OF this story" solilo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
SHERIFF WILL WIPE OUT THE GANG.

sHERITF VIII WIPE OUT THE GANG.
''You say. the desperados came in
and cleaned out the town."
eyes; and now the town people are
out securing the country. kansas
City Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
HONESTLY WON.

"How did you get your title of
'Gcneral?'" asked the hero-worship-
ing girl.
81 cut my way to it., was the proud
reply.
"On the feld?'
"No; in Bill Wiggins's hotel. There
was only two men in our town that
had ever been in the army at all, SO
we cut the cards to SEQ which should
be General md which Colonel %
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
A REWARD OF MERIT.

"Goodluck has had his salary raised
was it for extra work?"
eyes. He always listens when the
proprietor tells his baby's smart say
ings." ."-Tid-Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
COaaLD KENNEDY, or ROyBuRy, MsSs.,

Has discovered in one OF our common
pasture weeds q remedy that cures every
kind OF Humor, from the worst Scrofula
down to common pimple.
he has tried 1t IN over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except In two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now in
his possession over two hundred certif-
Gates Of its value, all within twenty miles
of Boston. Send postal card for book.
a benefit is always experienced from tho
first bottle, and O perfect cure Is warranted
when the right quantity is taken.
When tho lungs are affected 1t causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them the same with the Liver
or Bowels. This is caused by the ducts
being stopped, and always disappears III
week after taking it. Read tho label.
II the stomach is foul or bilious 1t Will
cause squeamish feelings at first.
No change Of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough OF It
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time Sold by all Druggists
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10

Icannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure for
Corsumption.-Mrs: FRANK MoBBS, zlo W. 20
St.. New York, Oct. 20, 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10

DR.. Kimer's SWAMP ROOT cures
al Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Birghamton, \. y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10
M, So Corveuient.

Physicians indorse Ripans Tabules by pre-
scribing the remedies they contain, but In
form not so convenient, inexpensive and ac-
curat. as in RipanS Tabues.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-10

The longest submarine cable is that
from Brest to st. Pierre, placed il
1869, measuring 5033 kilometres,