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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06
News Around Big Gre elk.

Last ffluaN nlSnC VIII never bt
forgotten by your humble scribe.
It was one time in our life when
we didn't care whether cotton was
worth 40cts a pound OF 40cts q
bale. Everything and everybody
seemed to be reclining OH tile top
most round of enjoyment bathing
themselves in the gentle moon
light of happiness.
Doubtless many of you remem-
Der the night. Itwas a night when
silence and solitude reigned su-
preme. A night that was peculiar
ly suited for the reveries of the po-
ct or novelist, whose mind could
have been waited on the silken
wings Of Imagination to that en-
chanted region of Morpheus, and
have returned freighted with it's
felitous productions. The gentle
wind would 60 cooling along its
trackless path through the signing
pines. The stars would twinkle
and close their eyes as if enjoying
in peaceful sleep this balmy coun-
try. wintry night. The feecy float
ing clouds would frequently shake
the dew from their misty mantles,
and with these tears of enjoyment
would kiss rejoicing nature. And
the moon never appeared so beau
tiful as on that night, when, robed
in all of it's magnificent and ma
iestic splendor, it scared so silent
ly and slowly above the floating
clouds as though it were loath to
bring such a lovely scene to a close.
1t is en- such nights as these that
our immortal souls are ever re-
mlnding us that:
"It is not all of life to live.
Nor all of death to die"
1t was on such a night that q
very pleasant and successful mu-
sical was held at Mr.. Hardy
Crouch's, conducted by one Of
Newberry's most talented young
men, Prof. John Speak, who is
now engaged in teaching -four
ishing school at Trinity church.
What Prof. Speaks pedagogical
abilities are, we know not, but if
he handles the text books with the
same mastorly skill, ease, and
gracefulness, that characterizes his
instructions in vocal music, be
must. indeed be a bright and shin
ing star in his profession, and of
whom any county should rightly
be proud.
1t is lamcntable fact that q
great many of our music instruc-
tors, though they understand the
rudiments of the branch perfectly,
yet they neither have words to ex-
plain, nor a good voice to illus
trate. These two essential attrib-
utes of good musician are both
| found in the person of Prof. Speak.
He is never at want for a single
word with which to clothe his
learned explanations, and with
such remarkable voice, he can at
all times render plain the most
difficult. piece to his audience.
With his natural bass voice lie
sings the deep bass notes in such a
way as to cause the very windows
to rattle with the vibrations, or, at
his will he can change this rumb-
ling thunder into such melodi-
Gus strain in rendering he high
tenor notes until we persuade our
selves that the soul of Jennie Lind
has again infused itself into NOR
tai flesh, and il again enchanting
thousands with these sweet SYM
phonics of music. On this night
we were led more and more to be-
lieve with our immortal Shake
speare that:
"The man that hath no music in him
self,
Nor Is un. moved with concord CT
sweet sound,
Is fit for treasOns, stratagrtns, ana
spoils."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06
A Letter From Liverpool Direct,
With q World of Suggestion
in 1t to Southern Farmers.
JANUARY. Is, 1895.

DEAR SIR: Since our letter of
the 18th December. in which We
referred to the continued selling of
new crops, there has been a fur
ther decline and cotton for 1895
and '96 is selling here ON a basis
of about 4 cents on plantations III
America; the sellers Of these posi-
tons are very aggressive, and re-
ports being current that another
large crop will lie planted, feel
confident that they will be enabled
TO purchase their present sales ut q
profit Of one cent or more. In
other words, tLey expect that far
mers will be ready to part with
the next crop at three cents and
below.
OF course there is little or no
doubt that if it is left to Liverpool
merchants and Manchester spin
ners, prices will rule very low, and
it would be unfortunate if we
should get another enormous crop:
even 100000 bales would be- u
great deal too large for the worlds
requirements.
Very truly,
BEER, CowELL & Co.
D IS, Exchange, Building, Liv-
erpool.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

DR.. Conan Doyle says that when
he was about to undertake his lee
ture tour in his country, Robert
Louis Stevenson wrote to him :
:HNhen you come to America call
on me. My house is the second
door on the left hand after leav-
ing San Francisco"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

The Fifty-third congress is on
its last legs. One month from to-
day the 4th of February will wind
up its days. It's record has been
made and it will go down to histo-
ry as UNANIMOUSLY impotent. Let
the blame rest where it may, this
;sfhe fact.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

The Elbe, an ocean steamship en-
route from Bremen to New York,
collided with small steamer last
Wednesday in English waters and
sunk Immediately. Of nearly four
hundred souls on board only twen-
ty-one escaped.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

Alta negro wedding in Pulaski
county, Ga, says the Hawkins
vile Dispatch, when the minister
read the words, Glove honor and
obey" the groom interrupted and
said: "Read that again, sab read
it once mo-, so dat de lady kin
ketch de full solemnity OBJ de
meanin'. I'se been married befo'."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

Governor Tillman in an inter
view sometime ago said the con-
stitutional convention should be
made up of men without regard to
their factional affiliations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

4 Tennessee editor refers to one
of his fellow citizens as having
done much "to brighten our dusty
path as we journey down the river
of life" That editor must have
lived in a.dry town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06
MIR. Sage further says;

/" The boy who Is wanted In ths
business world of today must be
educated. hhts parents cannot afford 10
give him , college or q high school
Education he must learn to study
without the aid of a teacher, IN the early
mornings before business begins, and
IN the evenings aftrr business hours.
II can no onger be huthfuI1y said that
90 edusaton ls out Of any ones
sac1.h
This 3 tho advice Of a man who fs
one Of The most conspicuous business
successes Of our time, and who has
amas,d one Of the largest fortunes Ia
America. II cannot possibly be
charged that be Is IA the pay Of THE
COLUMBIA STATE, and yet
these words given as tho conviction Of q
Rfe Of unusual observation and
expa!ei,ee advises 20 strongly as word,
can that you hasten to ACCEPT tho offer
of The State and secure this
greatest 0! popular eoucators, Ina
Encyclopedia Britannica.
The edition offered by Tho
State fills every requirement of
Mr. Sase's recre for success. 1t lsM3
only edition that IS up to date. Who
will be ~ hout these books now,
when Ten Cents day Will secure
them?
Write for Particulars
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

A few years ago there wasn't a
pound of tobacco raised in South
Carolina for market. Last year q
million pounds were grown and
sold in Darlington county alone.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06
Russell Sage

The great finander, gives tho follow
Ing good advice to boys, which
parents might also read With pruft:
"Boys, go to school as lcng as you
can. and remember every hour spent 10
studyln youryouth VIII be w-rth noney
to you In after life. Read good books;
make yourself acquainted with history,
study the progress Of nations and tho
careers Of men who have made
nations great
Study religion, science, statecrafs
and history. Learn to read
htsagenty, so that you can turn to
practical use In after life the reading
Of yeur youth. Be sure you begin
right Do not waste dime In reading
tashy booka.n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

The National American Wo-
mans Suffrage Association coli
vened in Atlanta last week. Su-
san e. Anthony presided and the
sessions were attended by immense
crowds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

Governor Evans has about decl-
ded to call a State. Convention OF
cotton growers. It will probably
be held in few weeks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

Governor Evans says that here
after the age and quality of whis-
key will be pat on the dispensary
TASKS. The name of the manu-
facturer Will also be put on.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

There are over 700 South Carroll
mans who are liable to the in
come tax. Any man with an in
come of over $500 comes under
It's provisions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

The South Carolina and Geor-
gia Railroad has been re-chris-
tened, and isnow called ''The Char
lesion Line"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

COTTON WANTED.-The
Langley Manufacturing Com
pany will pay Augusta prices
for Cotton delivered at their
Factory at Langley S. c.,
until further NOTICE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

Ward McAllister, the leader of
New York's four hundred, died in
that city of grip on Friday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

a rather light sandy soil with q
clay subsoil is said to be the best
kind of land for tobacco.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

Gov. Evans says that the State
will receive 100000 in royalty
from her phosphate this year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

The new President of France
orce worked in a lanyard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-02-06

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-29
OBITUARY..

Henriette, wife of G. HI. Steinfort,
died last Thursday, May %, at the home
of r. H. Brennecke, S13 Western ave-
nue., in the Nth year of her age. In
the history of Jefferson county, Mrs.
Steinfort figures as the first German
woman who settled in the vicinity of
Lake Mills, coming there from Ger
many in 1913. She and her husband
belonged to party of150 who emigrat-
ed to this country, locating in different
states. Lake Mills continued their
home up to three years ago. when they
removed to this city to pass the remain
der of their days in comfort and retire
ment. Mrs Steinfort was a woman of
kindly WAYS and excellent qualities, be-
ing highly esteemed as a neighbor and
friend by large circle. Her life was
one of continued usefulness in her sur
roundings, and it may be said that a
truly good woman has been called to
her reward. On Sunday morning the
funeral of Mrs Steinfort occurred i,
services being held by Rev. A. Haupert
at the Moravian church. The remains
were taken TO Lake Mills LOT burial.
Henry Steinfort and Mrs. r. II. Bren-
necke, both of this city, are children
of the deceased.
An old and respected resident of the
Sixth ward, Theodore Martin, died
Friday morning at his residence, Oil
Garfield street, aged y years, of gen.
eral debility. Deceased bad a large
acquaintance throughout the city and
all regret bis death. He was for long
time trusted employee at Theo. HUI
ber's lumber yard. Mr.. Martin leaves
four children. His funeral took place
Sunday afternoon from the Moravian
church.
Mrs. c. Coughlin died on May % at
the home of her son, John Coughlin, in
Chicago She was an old resident of
the town of Shields, and had gone to
Chicago only recently to receive medi-
cal treatment. The remains were
brought here and the funeral held at ST.
Bernard's church Friday morning.
Mrs. Coughlin is survived by her hus-
band and three children.
John Connor, ofthe Third ward, died
last Wednesday, aged 81 years. His
funeral took place from st. Demands
church Friday morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-29
BUSINESS NOTES.

German caps 25c, sweaters 25c,
shirts 25c, pants SOC, latest derby and
Fedora hats $1.OO. We are loaded
with bargains. See for yourself.
A. QUENTMEYER,
Gents Furnisher,
lit Main Street.
R. P. Koenig & Co.'s Minnesota
Queen is the BEST Ask your grocer
for it. Only 100 cents a sack.
Now is the time to buy lots in the
Richards Hill addition, when they
can be bought cheap Enquire Of w.
r. Thomas, $40 Richards avenue.
Don't miss seeing our line of hats
and caps; they are strictly IN it. StraWs
have arrived. It's beautiful variety.
A. QUENTMEYER, Halter,
liz Main street.
DO you wish to invest in real estate
We have farms and city property for
sale.
We have money to loan.
We have abstract of titles to all pro-
perry in Jefferson county.
We do general law business.
Special and prompt attention given to
all matters placed in our hands.
SKINNER & THAUER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-29
SEASON 1ss4-9s.
MUSICAL SOCIETY C0NC0RDIA.
ndOperatiC Concert
CONC0RDIA OPERA HOUSE
"Wednesday, Ju3e 5, 95,
O'CLOCK 2. M.

SOLolSTS:
Madame WalIy Vizay, Soprano
Prof. RI. G. BeseIer, Pianist
MIR. VIM. SprOesser, Baritone
Mr.. VIM. FOrane, Tenor
Mons. e. A. Lefebre, the unrivalled Saxo-
phone Virtuoso
Mr.. VIM. Forane, Conductor.
PROGRAMME:
a. Itch hattie Elm Liebchen'' ..........nn. ~, :,
Concordia Male Chorus
Saxophone Solo-"Singelee Fantasia" 80.
Mons E. A. Lefebre.
3 Aria for Soprano a.. ........ .......
Madame Way.
a. Itch bin so germ daheim" $1,000: 800.
'Spin, Spin. ............ ....... JuengSt
(By special requesD.
COncOrdia Male Chorus.
PART II.
l Baritone SOlO-"The Heart Bowed Dow n
.....'. 49,: -. ....-..'...'' Al'9'
Mr.. VIM. Sproesser.
Scene from Act III of Romeo and Juliet,
Juliet-Madame Way.
Romeo-Mr. VIM. Forane.
Prof. FL. G. Beseler, Accompanies.
8 "OrniO Tornado. $3.50. .......... D0Tizetti
Mons E. A. Lefebre,
4. "Fruehlingszauber" ............ WelngterI
Concordia Mixed Chorus.
Mr.. VIM. SprOeSSer, AccOmpanist.
POPULAR PRICES.
e Reserved Seats on sale at Molzahn's
Drug Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-29

All who enjoy a pleasant after
moons outing should attend the grand
picnic to be given by the Farmers
club, Thursday, June l3, on Concordia
island. Amusements Of a various nat
ure are on the program, as Is also a
concert by the Watertown band.
Admission free.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-10-04

Line the basket with soft silk and make
two full pockets, one to be attached to
each side.
At the hardware shop buy a quantity
of One-inch brass rings and crochet
them over with heavy knitting silk the
shade of the lining selected. Arrange
these last in rows one below the other
to form lambrequins, and sew each fast
to the other at the points a joining.
Let each lambrequin end in point, and
to do so make each succeeding row of
rings two less than the last. Sew the
two fast, one to each side of the basket
at the rim, and then proceed toarrange
the stand.
Tie the three ends firmly together
with bit of fine cord wound round and
round, then tie over it a bow of hand
some ribbon. Stand the tripod upon a
table and hold the basket in place
while the point where each rod falls is
marked. Tie the basket firmly at each
of the three points and attach the three
ribbon bows.-N. Y. Times.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-10-04
Observation-Disclosures.
HOMEMADE VINEGAR.
Some New Suggestions Which May Prov
of Practical Benefit.

Some New Suggestions which May Prove
of Practical Benefit.
The subject of the making of vinegar
at home has been one which has been
discussed at some length. but perhaps
the experience given below may give
some new suggestions to the reader,
writes Jennie Kale in the House
keeper.
The old ways Of making this article
which is lit for use on the table, by the
aid of molasses, or sugar and yeast, is
proba bly, well known to all, also the
abominable way of making it with the
use of acids bought of druggists; but
an entirely, to me, new way, was dis
closed the other day. 1t was to take
a cabbage leaf and soak it in molasses,
lay in the bottom of a keg or crock, or
whatever is desired to use to hold the
vinegar, and then fill up with rain
water and set in a warm place till
ready for use.
The same person who told me OF this
way also told me of another, which
was not made so clear to me, but may
be familiar to others. 1t was to pour
hot water over grape seeds, and when
they had soaked for some time till all
the juice was extracted to pour this
into an old vinegar keg and set away
for some time, and the result is said to
be a nice vinegar of a beautiful red
color. My experience tells me that
honey is a good foundation for vinegar
if given plenty of time. One thing
learned after long trials, and much
spelling of good vinegar, or what
would have been good vinegar if left
alone, and that is that it will not be
good vinegar till a mother" has
formed, and this forms on the top, like
a blush scum, and when it becomes
thick enough, it will sink to the bot
tom. l, thinking this was mould, re-
moved it with a spoon, and it formed
again and was removed again, and my
vinegar was spoiled.
The quickest vinegar and the best
ever made was from some over-ripe
fruit. 1t was not in any way rotted, of
course, but it was too ripe to be of any
use to put up. l dropped each piece
into a crock and poured warm
soft water over them, till the crock
was well filled. This was set in a
warm place, and in less than a week it
had begun to form the mother"
An exchange says that the vinegar
made from the washings of jelly crooks
and dishes and such truck is more or
less dirt, but 1 think that any house
keeper who has her dishes clean and
clean water in her kettle, can, to ad-
vantage, use this otherwise waste ma
terial, and not have dirty vinegar,
either.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-10-04
WOMAN AND HOME.
THE PESKY COCKROACH.
a Household Pest with a Comprehensive
and Ubiquitous Appetite.

Household Pest with a Comprehensive
and Ubiquitous Appetite.
A very common lIithen pest, hated by
the tidy housclleeper, yet rarely TO be
entirely exterminated, is the Ectobia
Germanica, whose family name is
Blattidae, which family belongs to the
order of Orthopetra.
But fine family names and lengthy
first ones do not always cover beauty
and agreeable habits. 1t seems almost
certain that if the distressed housewife,
who vainly sprinkles pulverized borax
and insect powder around the kitchen
sink, was informed of the claims of this
small brown bug to so many imposing
Latin names, it would not move her
sympathies in the least. With charm
ing inconsequence, she would probably
remark: 80 much the worsew or,
at serves him right" and continue to
sprinkle her borax and insect powder.
She is right. The Ectobia Germani-
ca Blattidae does not object to borax-
while it's fresh-but when he goes he
says: "Au revoir," and not: Good
by" He goes to come again.
The croton bug, as his other name
denotes, is considered to have been a
German importation to this country,
SAYS the New York World. A smaller
specimen is called Ectobia Laponica,
because it is common in Lapland. The
largest species of this family is the
Battidae Orientalis, which is the COM
mon black cockroach. In other cOun-
tries it is known as the black beetle.
Under any name, these insects are
most unpleasant nuisances. The black
coclroaches are extremely repulsive OBJ
jects, and the small, brown ''croton
bugs" are unpleasing enough to force
one to any measures to get rid of them.
But it is not true, as some people sup
pose, that dirt alone attracts these in
sects, or that careful cleanliness will
always keep them at a distance. 1t is
not dirt they love, but dampness and
warmth, For this reason they infest
our water pipes, sinks and boilers, and
for the same reason cockroaches are
well-known torments on board ships,
and particularly around the boiler and
engine rooms.
For the same cause, and also on &C.
count of its fondness for wheat bread,
the 'croton bug" is common in bake
shops, and bakers who are careful to
increase the size of their dough only
with legitimate materials must keep
sharp lookout to restrict Mr.. Ectobia
Germanica to his proper place, which is
not in the currant cake.
Another place where the croton bug
Is well-known pest is the library.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-10-04

Letting you act the role of d trans
Atlantic Brother Cheerible to a dis
tressed yet deserving young man. The
twin is at home, suppose, waiting to
take me to his heart and fortunes"
Nay. am as great a stranger in
the city as yourself-I am implying
that you are stranger-and-"
"A thousand pardons," the young
man interrupted, grasping Grey's hand:
"You are royal good fellow and de-
serve a frank explanation. 1 am a
peripatetic Englishman out of luck.
My necessities are a mere passing
shadow, but it is the COMPOUNDED need
of ready cash that is driving me to my
wits end. There never was such land
as this for spending money and during
, a scamper through the west have got
into difficulties. Leaving my baggage
out in Omaha as security for a hotel
bill, l started for this big, dirty,
scrambling, hustling human beehive of
a Chicago"
Grey laughed.
You will like the place if you stop
here long enough. They say that every
one who comes here hates it the first
month of his residence, endures it the
second. and adores it the third, he said.
"Well, I'm in the first stage of expe-
rience, and l candidly confess 1 detest
it-but to return to my story: My re-
mittance is not come, and, as l do not
know anyone in the country, am in
what you would call formation fix
Il do not know that should use such
an expression" Grey smiled. "Only
American gentlemen in English novels
would talk in that way; but never mind
that. You want some ready money.
am not Jay Gould, but 1 can spare
you little, if you put your pride in
your pocket and accept my offer as cor
daily as it is offered"
Agreed with all my heart. BY Cad,
if all your countrynen were as fine,
big-hearted fellows as you are, should
like to pitch my tent among you"
Thus began between two young men,
who half an hour before did not know
of each others existence, a friendship
that was to last lifetime.
In the silence of his chamber that
night, after day pleasantly spent with
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-10-04
HOW TO CANDLE EGGS.
1t Requires Considerable Practice to Ell
eel In This Operation.

1t Requires Considerable Practice to Ex-
eel In This Operation.
Have a room as dark as you
can or use box II by 16
inches in size painted black inside.
side inches from the bottom.
All above inches closed, set box with
this open side toward You and set the
light in it Nail a piece to bottom,
under front edge, with the top of box
back, this will enable you to see bet
ter. This box can be used in any
place, though it is better in a dark
place. Take such light as you have;
the best Gamblers use common candles
Take two or three eggs in left hand
and the eggs you candle in right handP
and hold sideways between you and
the light, as close to the light as you
can, and let it rub against one of the
eggs in left hand; some are quite par
ticular about this, as the eggs reflect
the light through each other; turn the
egg round until you are satisfied you
have tested it. Take a strictly fresh
egg as a standard to judge by. If a
place like the vacuum in a masOn's
spirit level appears on the upper
side as you turn the egg, it is not
strictly fresh; though if this vacuum is
small and the egg is all right other
wise it may be comparatively fresh. A
dark or black spot indicates a poor
egg; the white of stale eggs also looks
thin and watery. Remember dark
shelled eggs are thicker shelled and do
not candle as easily as white ones You
can only learn by breaking suspicious
ones, and it requires much practice to
w. Mcqueen, in Farm