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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
AN Electric Heating Pad.

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The fact that asbestos plays re-
markably useful partin electrical work
is not generally recognized. For pur-
poses of insulation this unique mate
rial meets the most ezacting require
ments, and its use by electricians is
daily increasing. Its latest applica-
tion is in the "electrotherra," the new
device which has already begun to
take the place of hot water bottles in
hospitals and invalid chambers. The
electrotherme is flexible sheet or pad
composed of asbestos, in which cleo
trio wires are EMBEDDED. When these
wires are connected to any source
of electric current q constant and
uniform degree OF heat is genera
ted. For this connection the socket
of an electric lamp is ordinarily
found most convenient, but where
the lightning current is not available
batteries can be used. The pad is
found great convenience in the re-
lief of chilliness, cold feet, etc., as
we'll as in cramps aud other local pains
and general hospital practice. By its
use the risk and discomfort of fre~
quent changes of temperature Incl
dent to the renewal of ordinary hot
applications are en- tirely obviated. It
can be moistened without injury, and
it can be made to give the effect of
poultice or moist heat by being ap-
piled over one or mora thicknesses of
flannel. It can be used by any one
perfect safety, and it's simplicity
and convenience wherever the
application O. artificial heat
is desired renders it especially
valuable for medical use. The regu-
lation of the temperature is effected
by conveniently placed switch.
Pads can thus be maintained at ap-
pro1imstely 1870 degrees, It's degrees
and 220 degrees Fahrenheit, when COW
cred with ordinary bed clothing, but
these temperatures can be modified by
tho interposition of blanket, or
raised by additional covering. This
new adaptation of the principle of
electric heating is made in various
forms, from the simple pad, which
lends itself to all ordinary uses, and
the wicker-covered nat or foot-warm-
er, to cape-like covering, which will
completely enwrap the neck and the
upper part of the body.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
How New York's Streets Are Lit.

New York is lighted by rs, 1913 gas
lamps aud 2725 electric lights. This
illumination begins ut present at 7.3O
o'clock every evening, and continues
till BIS o'clock in tho morning.
The hour for lighting and extin,
gushing the lights is regulated &C.
cording to the length OF the nights.
In the,course of year each gas lamp
burns for total of 1900 hours. The
electric lights burn for $3.50 hours an
nually. The estimated cost of light
ing the city streets this year will bo
$3.50, 900.
The city has more street lights in
use to-day and in preparation than
ever before. New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
.pou,t Carry out the Eject.

every few women -are altogether;
consistent in their tailor rigs" re-.
marked masculine critic. They are
very apt to commit some little solecism
in their dress that quite spoils the
general effect.
II raw funny sight today that was
q case in point A pretty girl rode
past. me on very handsome horse;
she wore skirt and shirt, and looked
very nice, I thought, until her horse
broke into canter.
"Thcn sudd, My up roso two e1-
crescences on either side of her, which
bobbed about in the most ridiculous
manner. They were the big lego
mutton sleeves of her shirt-yery pref
ty and becoming in their place. but
utterly absurd for riding. The effect
as she galloped off ahead of me was
indescribably funny. - Philadelphia
Dreco
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
A New Air Ship.

An electrician, Mr.. J. Cooley, OF
Howellsville, N. Y, has invented IN
air ship which he claims is superior to
anything for aerial navigation yet de-
vised. A small model ship has been
tested and worked successfully. The
vessel is an odd sfftir with wings about
twelve feet long, connected with q
body some twenty feet in length. The
inventor is now constructing q practi-
cal machine which is intended to carry
n person any distance with ease and
safety. An electric propeller will give
the motive power, and the slightest
touch on the rudder will suffice tc
steer il.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
PITEI AND POINT.

Sour grapes never induces appen-
dicitis. Puck.
The root of all evil is notorious for
it's flowers of perennial beauty. =
Puck.
"Why did you ask the Boston girl
to go with us?" 'It's such q hot
day. Life.
When man is down at the heel he
is apt to go up on the toe when he
calls on his old friends.-Truth.
Ethel-"But mamma, tit tastes
awful" Mrs. Uptodate encourag-
ingly)-"There. there, Ethel! Take
it like little man. Judge.
Prospective Boarder-'.Do you have
good milk?" Summer Landlord
''Do we! Why this place is only forty
minutes from the city."-Life.
The man who is continually picking
at the mote in the eye of his neighbor
will sooner or latter look upon him
self rs a moral oculist. Washington
Post.
Carrie -"Of course, I Icouldn't avoi.l
hearing part of the conversation.
Clara-"No; and what n pity you were
not able to hear the rest OF it!"-
Puck.
$50 you like himp" eyes. He
did me the greatest fafor one man can
do another" "What was that?"
"He married my homely daughter. "
Truth.
The great rival to the man who rocks
the boat has appeared in the citizen
who pays no attention to the "no
smoking" sign in the fireworks store.
Washington Star.
Husband-"G "Gee! It's hot! CANT
We have some lemonade, dear?" Wife
-"I'm sorry, but it takes all tho
lemons I can buy to keep my light,
tan shoes clean i''-Truth.
The Husband (seeing his wife off -
"You must promise not to ask for
money every time you write" The
.Wife-"But that would necessitate my
writing so much oftener. ."-Life.'
After couple has been married five
years their wedding gifts have more
than doubled in value because OF the
freight paid on them in shipping them
around from to town.-Atchison Globe.
First soiurner-"Do you always
get your meals on time here" Sec
ond Soiurner-"Yes, I have to, till
some of my friends show up. l am
deucedly glad to see you. boston
Courier.
"Is this the smoking CARP" anxious.
ly inquired m old lady at the Albany
station. ''No, Madame, replied the
polite young man standing on the
car; "you'll find the smoker on two
cars ahead. PUCK.
"But, papa" pleaded the impas-
stoned maidon, she is the only man 1
love-" "That's right" replied the bru-
tai old man; T am glad that daugh-
ter of mino does not love moro than
one man at q time. - Household
Words.
'I am in receipt of a princely in
come" said the suitor for Miss Cool
cash's hand. "Better state figures,
young man," replied Mr.. Coolcash !;
stthe lest prince who proposed for
Miranda had to borrow his steamship
fare home when she refused him. " -
Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

coolly, s'but I really think you've
done enough tonight; and in order
to render you harmless Pn have to-"
He did not finish the sentence in
words, but before tile other could re.
cover from his last misdirected stroke
he was reeling backward with sting
ing blow from the fiat Of the Lieuten-
ants sword.
The Major, though still dazed, held
out his hand to Tom, and wrung it
heartily.
-"I hope that villain did not hurt
you badly, Major" said he; "and as
soon as 1 find policeman and get
these two pleasing individuals in the
hands OF tho law before they come to
themselves, Ill be back to help you
home, If you need it. And without
waiting for IN answer, he hurried
down the street, soon returning with
n city officer whom he met sauntering
leisnrely along in their direction.
Then he and Dorothy and the Major
went home. Though the Lieutenant's
sweetheart had kept back her toars all
along there was suspicious moisture
in her pretty eyes as they passed into
the hall, but she was smiling braTely,
nevertheless. AS the old housekeeper
hustled off to get something to put on
the Majors wound-which. luckily was
not serious one-the three stood
looking at each other beneath the
chandelier for minute. Then the
Major took the Lieutenant's hand once
again, and put Dorothy's little one
into it, with kindly smile.
''It was one of the finest bits OF
fencing T ever saw, my boy" he said,
with only a slight tremor in his pleas
ant old voice, "aud man who can
handle sword as you car Ill these
degenerate days, deserves anything
another can give him. So take her,
Tom, and God bless you both J"
And this is how the Majors antipa-
thy was overcome at last.-Now York
Advertiser.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
ODDS AND ENDS.

A Reading, Pa, woman bled to
death after having sixteen teeth ex,
tracted.
Three townships in Muskegon coun'
ty, Mich, have more than ], 1000 acres
set to peppermint.
Holbein's picture OF the Barber.
Surgeons guild, in London, is offered
for sale for $50, 900.
The iaw-bone and ten-pound tooth
OF mastodon have been found in Cy.
press township, Harrison county, Mo.
A connecticut church thus adver'
tises: "a cool church physically, g
warm church spiritually. Good seats
for timely arrivals and glorious times
to all."
Mrs. Adam Hahn, of North Lima,
O., and her daughters, Mrs. Henry
Getz, of Washingtonville, and Mrs.
Simon Frankford, of North Lima, al
died within "a hours.
A Paducah, KY, man has treo in
his residence yard which bears fruit
that is cross between peach and h
plum. The fruit is luscious and ut.
tractive, and is larger than an ordina
ry-sized peach.
The Presbyterian minister at Tar
kio, No., raised ISL quarts of straw
berries this spring from o patch O.
ground twenty feet square. At II
cents quart an acre equally produc
tive would yield $1,000.
An insane woman was brought t.
Seattle, WASH, from q ranch in th'
interior of the state recently, and sen
to an asylum. The supposed cause o
her insanity suggested by the doctors
was "the solitude of ranch life."
Tho Krupp steel l39.ton gun has )
range Of fifteen miles, and CO. CIR
two shots minute. The shot weighs
1900 pounds, and 7O1 pounds o. -"
der are required for n charge. Th.
cost of single round from this gun i
800.
When pins were first invented they
were considered 80 great luxury AZ
not to be fit for common use, and th'
maker was not allowed to sell them il
an open shop except on two days u
the year at the beginning of January
A French engineer has conceived tbt
interesting iden of reproducing The
house in which Napoleon lived at St
Helena as an attraction during the ex
hibition Of 1900. The honse will be
an exact copy of the original, sur.
rounded by panoramic oanyasses, rep
resenting the natural surroundings.
An Elizabethan brown stone jur
mounted in silver, 1881, was sold al
the Clifden sale, in London, for 1920
o fitted Monteith with lion mask han
dies, 100, So ounces, for 1923; fonl
chased circular salt cellars, 1741, 4(
ounces, for $500; a fiat two-handleu
basin and cover, 1892, II ounces. TO,
$500; Queen Anne sslyer, I'LL, 27C
ounces, for 81 ,81S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Household Hints.

Strong alum water is efficacious as O
vermin destroyer.
Add teaspoonful of powdered ho.
rax to the bath, as it will soften the
water and proye very invigorating.
In boiling rice, peas or macaroni,
save the water in which they were
boiled for use in soups.
In making hara pudding sauce add
sugar gradually to butter, and it will
cream more quickly.
Poultry that is scalded will not keep
as long as will poultry that has been
dry-picked.
Thread needle from the end of the
thread last cut from the spool.
Stuff n rag saturated with cayenne
pepper in rat holes.
Buy new rubber rings for fruit jurs.
Don't usc tho old ones If you want
your canned fruit to keep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
THE COST OF JOY,
Tho cost of JOY is joy; for in the sea
A brook no longer may an idler be;

Tho cost Of joy is joy; for in the sea
A brook no longer may an idler be;
The ocean lifts her ships and bears them
on
Our sweet old hillside troubadour is gone.
The cost of joy Is joy; June brings the rose;
But clad in'tears the violet sprlngtime goes;
The rose of passion with her hot, red breath
Is loves first silent messenger to death.
The cost Of joy is Joy; suns fright the moon;
The rainbow hope dissolves in truths high
noon;
To-day costs yesterday in heart and brain
Immortal life, the sum Of earthly gain.
Martha G. Dickinson, In Independent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
GREAT BOOK FREE.

When DR.. r. v. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y,
published the first edition of his work, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser.
he announced that after 68o, 900 copies had
been sold at the regular price, SI.5o per
copy, the profit OIL which would repay him
for the great amount of labor aI;.l money
expended in producing it, he would dis
tribute the next half million free. As this
number of copies has already been sold, he
is now distributing, absolutely free, 500, 600
SIsts SSp'es itefest ot 1ss COUPON ins :a and val
ua5ls 7 ess common No11s Snblisheda 5eali So.
the recipient only being required to mail
to him, at the above address, this little
COUPON with twenty-one (2I) cents in one
cent stamps to pay for postage and pack
ing only, and the book will be sent by mail
II is veritable medical library, complete
in one volume. 1t contains over 1000 pages
and more than 900 illustrations. The Free
Edition is precisely the same as those sold
at SI.5o EXCEPT only that the books are
bound in strong MANILA paper covers in
stead of cloth. Send NOW before all are
given away. They are going off rapidly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Learned Two Things.

Mrs. Oldboy-O1 account of the
use-clenning Mrs. Newed learned
two things about her lusband-that he
came in late and that he is Il profnne
swcarcr.
Mrs. Nabor-Why, on account of
the house-clenning?
Mrs. Oldboy-He took off his shoes
to steal upstairs and ran into an am
buscade of neglected tacks, - 7rutb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Weird Denizen OF Chicago Water.

So many remarkable and weird
things have been told about
Chicago's drinking water that peo-
pie might be justified in thinking
the matter just a joke; but it isn't.
One day last week the coachman
of n family living on West Mon
roe street was washing the family car
riage with city water, when a wrlg-
Cling something, which proved to be
q twelve-inch water moccasin snake,
WIS elected from tho mouth OF the
hose. The reptile was unharmed,
even after being some time in pipes
filled with Chicago water, and is now
preserved in the museum at the Water
Department. New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Some English Cucumbers.

Alexpnder Higgins, Lapwater Hall,
Leigh, Essex, calls attention to re-
markable growth of cucumbers. He
says: 81 put three plants into IN or
dinary two-light frame on the 18th of
April last. The first cucumber 1 cut
on the -22d of May, and in twenty
three days from that date, viz, till
the 10th of Juue, 1 cut thirty-three.
the average length being sixteen
inches,or o total length of 52S inches. +"
London News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
A FAILURE.

He cast his net at morn where fishers toilcl.
AT eve he drew it empty to the shore;
He took the divers plunge into the sea,
But thence within his hand no pearl LIE
bore.
He ran race. but never reached his goal;
He sped an arrow, but he missed his aim;
Aud slept at last beneath simple stone,
With no achievements carved about his
name.
Men called it failure: but for my own part
I dare not use that word, for what If
heaven
Shall question, erc its judgment shall be
read,
Not ''nast thou won?" but only "hast thou
strivcn?"
--Nate Tucker Goodc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
A Cheap Substitute.

Wife-Well, what do you think
Johnnie wants now?
Husband-I've no idea.
Wife-He wants mo to tease you into
buying him. q bicycle.
Husband (who has tried bicycling
before)-Nonsense, he can't have one.
Tell him to 60 into the attic and fall
down two flights of stairs. 1t will be
Just about the same thing and save mo
$780, ErcHan1c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Tobacco users as rule are aways below
normal weight because tobacco destroys di-
Sestion and causes nerve irritation that saps
brain power and vitality. You Gun get q
quick, guaranteed relief by the use OF No
To-Bac, aod then If you don't like your free
dom and improved physical condition you
can learn the use OF tobacco over again. Just
Ike the first time. No-To-Bac sold under
guarantee to cure by Druggists everywhere.
Book free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co., New
York City or Chicago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Since Chas. o. Tyner bsgan the manufacture
OF Tyner's Dyspep. ia Remdy many people
have 5nqured as to its efficacy Chief Justice
tion and dyspepsia, and gives this as his de-
ci.ion:
Atlanta, Ga, March IA, 1s9i-Chas o. Ty-
ner, Atlanta, Ga: have u.ed, and am now
mental as we'll as physical elixir. With its
aid and a pair of spectacles can frequently
see the law in spite OF unsuitable or too much
diet. LOGAN E. BLECKLEY."
This is splendid decision and people ara
proEting by it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Deeds Better Than Wills

Grandma-My dears, I should like
to reward you for all your kindness,
but you must take the will for the
deed.
Mazie-Well, if it's all the same to
you, grandma, we prefer the deed.
Wills are so easily broken nowadays,
You know. -Erchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

"MY mother.in.law never uudcr-
stands a joke" says correspondent
$50 was surprised to receive let
ter from her few weeks after my lit
lie boy had swallowed farthing, in
which the last words were: "Has
Ernest got over his financial Difficult
ties yet?"-Ifd- Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
By n New Woman.

Hush the wind when 1t is blowing,
Stop the river TINT i flowing.
BY entreaties alter fate;
Turn man when obstinate.
P. S.-This does not apply to wo-
men. Women are never obstinate.
They are simply firm in their convio-
tons and determined in maintaining
their principles.-Judge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

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Commend to public approval the California
pleasant to the taste and by acting gently on
tho kidney. liver and bowels to cleanse the sys-
tenn efrectually, 1t promotes the health and
comfort of all who use it, and with millions it
is the best and only roinedy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Shadow of the Future.

Jakey Cvhen-Papa, I failed in my
school examination todny.
His Father (patting him)-God bless
you, mine boy, you will be big bust
ness man some day.-Erchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
NnficN.

WANT every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and Whisky
labits to have my book on these diseases.
Address 3. VI. Wodlley. Atlanta, Ga, Box 3Sl,
and one will be sent you free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
The Majors Antipathv.
Br EvEEARD JACK APPLETON.

he Major
came slowly
do wn til c
steps of the
Y e t e T q n
Club house
and turned
HON o ward.
The day WAS
a, warm one
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tectiiing. softens the gums, reduces infiamme-
tion, allays pain, cures wind colic 25c. a bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Laugh and Grow Fat!

You shall do both, even if you are slab
sided, pallid, wos-begone dyspeptic, If You
reinforce digestion, insure the conversion OF
food Tito rich and nouri.hing BLOOD and re-
cover appettc and sleep b. the systematic use
of the great ronovator Of health, strength
and flesh, Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters, which
also remedies ma'arial, kidney and rhcu.
matte trolble, nervousness, constipation and
b,liouSneSs. b
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Wife used "MoTHERs' FRIEND" before first
child-waS quickly relieved; suffered but little;
recovery rapid. z. Z. JOHNSTON, Eufaula, Ala.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

am entirely cured of hemorrhage of lungs
by Piso's Cure for ription.-LoUIsA
LINpAMAN, Bethany. Mo, Jan. s, '94.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Walking Would Often be a Pleasure
were it not for corns. These pests arc removed
" til Hindercorns. l5c. Mt drugetstI.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

The More One Uses Pnrkrr's Ginger Tonic
the more its virtues are revealed In dispelliug
co d., indigestion, pain and every weakness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

DR.. Ki;mer's SWAMP Roof cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Do You Know Tia Cnu,e
Skinny Sufferers Saved.

Indigestion: Do you know when you have it?
druggist for Ripans Tabules. One gives relief.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Supreme Court Drci.ions,

We quit the country unwillingly because we
must part from ourselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Rev. H. F. Carson. Scotland, OAK, says
1.-TWO bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure complete
cured my li:tle gir'." Sold by Druggists, 7oc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Disease generally begins the equality which
death COMPLETES
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

lfahlicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons sEye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
Pure and Wholesome Quality

All sensuality Is one, though it takes many
forms; all purity Is one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21
ky1AArAGposI1I9r
'eDiRESToRy0

A List Of Reliable Atlanta Bus
Mess Houses where Ujsitors
to the Great Show wilL be
properly treated and can pur-
chase goods at Lowest prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-21

Two days later the Guards were in
the city again. The night they
reached the mines IN attack had been
madeupon them by the desperate strlk-
ers. and though they were taken by sur
prise, their officers had not lost their
heads. Using a row of salt bags as
breastworks, they received the charge
and repulsed the enemy. Then the
Guard had captured fifteen of their
principal men, driven the rest back to
their homes, and waited until the Sec
ond Regiment arrived on the scene to
relieve them. The latter having ap-
peared at last, the Guards were or
dered home with their prisoners. The
papers were, of course, full of the
story of the fight, and the fact that
Lieutenant Holloway was mentioned
as one of the most efficient aud col
lected officers there, did not tend to
harden the Major against his would
be son-in. law. He had also received
a painful, though not serious wound,
in his left arm from the knife of a
murderously inclined miner, which
necessitated his carrying the arm in
sling.
Later in the day all sorts of rumors
began to fly about the town concern
ing the injured feelings of the miners
in regard to the Imprisonment OF their
ringleaders, and as night came on, the
report that they would come to the
city in force md endeayor to take
their men from the jail was gaining
ground every minute.