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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
A Remarkable TOah

In Surinam there is O remarkable
toadlike creature, the female OF which
carries her young in series of cells
in the thick skin OF the back, which
assumes strange honey-comblike ap-
pearance. When this lady toad is car
rying her nursery about with her, she
is very repulsive looking object.
Single handed she would be quite I'M
able to cope with the important ques.
ton of placing eggs where they will
be most favorably disposed for hatch
ing, and for this she has to rely on
the good services of her mate. Soon
after the eggs are laid they are taken
up by the male and pressed. one by
one, into the cells in the thickened
skin of his partners back. There they
grow until they fit closely to the hex
agonal form OF their prisons. each OF
which is closed above by kind OF
trap door.
After period Of somo eighty-two
days the eggs reach their full devel-
opment and produce, not tadpoles,
but actually perfect little toads. The
reason of this is that the tadpoles,
which require to breathe the air dis
solved In the water by means of their
external gills, could not exist in the
cells, and consequently this stage OF
development is passed through very
rapidly within the egg. In due time
the young toads to the lumber OF
eighty or 100 burst open the lids OF
their cells, poke out their noses and
make their entrance into the world.
The mother toad rubs off the remains
of the cells against any convenient
stone or plant stem and comes out in
brand new spring suit. knowledge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
FLOWER LIFE.

The flowers of some sensitive plants
are rs sensitive as the leaves.
The catalogues and floral dictiona-
ries give the names of 75O kinds OF
roses.
Every saint in the calendar is said
to be provided with floral emblem.
No plant will produce flowers unless
there is iron in the soil in which it
grows.
Every ancient hero and god had
flower specially consecrated in his hon
or.
The Venus fly trap produces juice
that to nearly all insects is a deadly
poison.
The marigold goes to sleep with the
sun and remains quiescent until sun
rise.
The saffron is valuable as dye. 1t
grows wild in many parts of South
Europe.
In all mythology and folk-like white
flowers are supposed to spring from
tears.
A Towering plant is said to abstract
from the soil two hundred times it's
own weight Of water.
The coral flowers, so-called, are an
imals. A coral reef resembles bed of
anemones.
Some plants, as the peach tree, send
forth their flowers before the leaves
have started.
Double flowers are generally the re-
suit of cultivation and always an abnor-
NAL growth.
The rose, among the Romans, was
the emblem of secrecy, hence the phrase
subrosa.
In mountainous countries flowers are
found growing up to the line of perpet-
ual snow.
According to Ovid, the white ane-
none sprang from the tears Venus shed
for Adonis.
The spice known as the common Glove
is the undeveloped bud of the carophyl-
lus aromaticus.
The coloring principle of the madden
affects even the bones of animals that
devour the plant.
In Sumatra there grows flower OF
o scent so vile as to be comparable to
nothing but rotten carrion.
The perfume of the nutmeg flower
is said by some naturalists to have an
intoxicating effect on small birds.
Theivy -leafed lettuce opens its leaves
and flowers at 8 o'clock in the morning
and generally closes again by 4.
All plants are provided with flowers,
though sometimes these are SO small
and SO hidden as to escape notice.
The orchids are true parasites, gi'ow-
ing on other plants and drawing their
substance from them and from the air.
Pure white geranlums, looking as
though they were made of almost trans
parent wax, are grown by English flo
rists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
The Oregon Dentist.

"When I was travelling through
Southern Oregon last month";" said
Attorney W. W. McNair, "I found
m7self in small village and with
large toothache. I found the local
dentist, with his whirligig engine that
resembled small lathe, at the livery
stable clipping horse.
"sDo you treat teeth?' asked.
"sCourse; what do you suppose
I'm here for?' he replied in nettled
tone.
"'Well, I have one that needs at-
tention.
"'Want it pulled or plugged?' no
asked.
"I want it treated. How do you
treat teeth that are aching?
"sPull it er plug it.
"'1 think this could be saved if it
had proper treatment.
"sWant it plugged, then. What is
it-iaw tooth or knawer?' and he tried
to force finger that was covered with
dirt and horse hair into my mouth.
I had grown triae suspicious of him,
so I thought I would find out what
sort of work he did.
"'Do you do bridge work?' I
asked.
"'Not since I been practicin'. 1
did build q bridge across Cow Greek
when was ranchin', but I mostly co 4
fine myself to draggin' fangs, doctor.
in horses, and barberin'.'
"sDo you eyer transplant teeth?'
"sSay, I tried that onct, but she
didn't work. or Bill Robi'son had a
tooth that was achin' an he wanted it
pulled. l got the wrong tooth. l
tried to put her back, but Bill hol-
Tered an cut up so that I thought I'd
try to transplant it. sawed off the
snags and riveted it to Bills plate O.
false teeth, but she wouldn't work.
The first time Bill bit bone with it
the tooth swung around on the riyet
an he bit hole in the roof of his
mouth as big as hazel nut
"I concluded not to have my tooth
treated. The dentist was sorry, and
told me that IF it was holler to heat a
knittin' needle hot an poke it in the
tooth, or hold chaw O. terbacker in
nv mouth. "-San Francisco Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Information Thrown In.

81 would like copy of Victor Hu-
go's masterpiece" said the lady who
had entered the bookstore.
s'I don't think we have any book OF
that name," responded the boy behind
the counter.
'sThat is not the name of the work.
1t merely describes it," reioined the
customer.
published lately, ma'am?"
"It was published many years ago.
Surely you have Victor Hugo's great
est work?"
"I don't know whether we have or
not. What's the name of it?"
"Lay Nee Say Rahbl,'" replied
the lady, desperately.
"Oh, you mean LESS Nizzerbles.'
Yes'm, we've got it. Chicago Tri-
t,une.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Force of Example.

ssLike mistress, like maid" is say
ing that is probably oftener true than
s..like master, like man" The story
is told that Mdlle. Augustine Brohan,
q celebrated French. comedienne, who
was extremely humane to all animals,
no matter how humble, one day found
q fly caught on her plate. She took it
up tenderly with her thumb and finger
and called her maid.
s,Marie," she said, "take this fly
be careful, now, don't hurt him-and
put him outdoors"
The girl took the fly and went away,
but presently Mdlle. Brohan saw her
landing near with troubled express
sion on her face.
"Well, Marie" she said, "did yon
do as / told you?"
'tNo, mademoiselle, I've got the fly
still; ] couldn't venture to put him
outdoors--it was raining and he might
have taken cold!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Chicken Talk.

So nice and well understood are the
differences between the sounds which
these birds give forth, and so we'll are
their notes appreciated by their com.
panions, that the creatures may we'll
be said to have a language. Though
it probably conveys only emotions and
not discreet thoughts, it still must be
regarded as certain kind of speech.
The modes of expression indicate that
in this creature, as in the other feath-
cred forms, the intellectual life large
" consists IN the movements inspired
by the emotions. On the rational side
our fowls seem weaker than many
other less interesting species. In their
nesting and other habits there are no
evidences of constructive ingenuity,
and in all my observations of them |
have never seen any evidence which
showed either considerable powers OF
memory or capacity to act in any
complicated way, with reference to an
ead.-Scribner's,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
pITH AND POINT.

There is nothing SO good that yo1
can not bite off too much.-Atchisol
Globe.
One small fly can give points to all
the alarm-clocks ever made.-West
Union Gazette.
The st. Louis girl who married an
Indian spent the honeymoon on the
r-path.-Dallas News.
"Have you seen Yorkis with his
four .in-hand?" "Horses?" NO
tie. Detroit Free Press.
Dix" GLOW long has your cook been
with you" Hicks" "This is the second
year of her reign.'-Puck.
The novelist his tale concludes
Upon the wedding-day.
What happened after that it seems
he doesn't dare to say.
Washington Capital.
Primus-"What do the papers mean
when they report speakers appear
ance as greeted with catcalls?' Secun-
dus-"Rats. Puck.
Cumso-"How did poor Cooling
manage to get killed?" Cawker- EHe
strayed over into Brooklyn and was
run down by a baby carriage. Judge.
AS to the trolley wire-,
It has been found
Cheaper TO put the people
Under the ground.
Chicago Daily Tribune.
If the men didn't oppose the wo-
men in their efforts to gain their
rights, the women wouldn't think they
had any rights to gain.-Detroit FREQ
Press.
eyes, she's o beautiful and accom-
plished girl, but there's something
about her that repels me-" "Sams
herel What do you suppose it is?"
"H-m.ml | In my case it's her father"
Detroit News.
Hostess-"Wouldn't you like some
music, Professor?" Guest-"No,
thanks. I'm quite happy as l am. To
tell you the truth, I prefer the worst
possible conversation to the best music
there is. Punch.
Bass had said the meanest thing
Imaginable about his landlady. He
saw cor after car pass by crowded to
suffocation. 81 wish, he said, "that
Mrs. Skrimpem would board one OF
these cars; I am sure it wouldn't be
full. Boston Transcript.
Whether the bike works good or i'll,
The doctors all are sure;
They say that It is bound to kill
They say that it will cure.
Truly the people may rejoica
For wise men such rs these.
Who leave them thus to take their choice
Without demanding fees.
Jones asked his wife, "Why is a
husband like dough?" He expected
she would give it up, and he was going
to tell her it was "because woman
needs him" but she said it was because
he was "hard to get of her hands"
Then the domestic entente cordiale
was rufflcd. Boston Globe.
She was rather proud of her ears,
and she blushed with pleasure when
he blurted out: "I'm mighty glad you
never had your earspierced." "Why|
she asked, in expectation OF compli-
ment. "Why, hang it all, it costs
money to buy earrings" he returned.
That's why she considers him mean
thing. Chicago Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Experiments With soldiers' Rations.

A packing company of this city IS
making experiments in condensed food
to be used by the army on forced
marches. Special cans were made.
The smaller one contains seven ounces
of bacon and the large one about
twenty eight ounces of hard bread,
soup and coffee, the two latter in the
form of square tablets. The entire
package weighs thirty-five ounces,
and contains about sixty-tive cubic in
ches of food. In the larger can the
soup and coffee can be cooked. The
ration is sufficient to last over day.
The first practical test will be made by
troops leaving Fort Logan, COL, ON u
twenty days march, September g.
Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Lead Us Not Into Temptation.

First Brother. lat Ocean Grovel-
Good morning, brother! What o
perfect divine Sabbath morning !!
What a truly religious feeling pervades
this holy spot! 1t was heaven-born
idea for the founders to lock the gates
on the Sabbath morning, and thus shut
out sin and worldly business.
Second Brother-Amen, Brother !!
Amen! But whittier dost thou jour
ney?
First Brother-Ob, I'm going over
to Asbury Park to purchase milk and
Sunday papers. Where do you go?
Second Brother-I'm going over
there, too. I want to get some bread
for breakfast. Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
A Book for Women.

To assist modest, afflicted women in the
successful treatment OF dis:a.es peculiar to
their sex. q brok has been prepared under tho
direction of Rev. R. l.. McElree, assisted by
eminent physicians and specialists, entitled
Home Treatment of Female Diseases.
The book Is written In simple language,
easily understood, and contains:
1st.-A description Of the female organism
2d.-Instructions for detecting the approach
ing the monthly period and 10 insure its reg
ular return.
3rd.-A minute description of diseases af.
fecting the genital, urinary and menstrual
organs Of women, giving their cause, symp-
toms and trea' ment.
A paper edition of this great book has been
prepared, copies Of which c,n lie secured for
six cents in postage. Write, Rev. X. L.
McElree, st. Elmo, Tenn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Severe Training for Future Emperor.

Some suggestive details concerning
the early education OF the German
Emperor have just come out. Itseems
that William III. had in early child
hood tutor who was captain OF the
Guards. Prince Bismarck had recon-
mended him, and he applied to the
heir to the throne the principle on
which he had trained his recruits,
ssbend or break" The young Hohen-
zollern was made to rise at $50 every
morning, and at once begin a course
of gymnastic exercises unsuitable for
q child of his age. 1t is this regimen,
authorities say, which made Prince
William 80 weak and nervous that his
grandfather, the old Emperor, sug.
gested one day to Bismarck that his
captain of the Guards would perhaps
better return to his recruits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
What She Wanted.

Author-I have here an article tell
ing how to make shawl.
Editor Ladies' Magazino-What is it
made Of?
Author-Wool, of course.
Editor Ladies' Magazine can't
use it; but if you get up something
showing how to make one out OF an
old door mat I will buy it at our regu-
lar rates. Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Hog Rni,ine Extraordinary

Two acres mulberries fatten IS hogs. These
hogs were turned in the orchard in May and
mnlberries and were perfectly fat when taken
out. on They we're fed little corn to harden
tho meat and then killed. Two acres OF
mulberry trees 10 IT. high cost $50 :0o.what
are IS fat hogs worth? For best kinds OF null
beTries write for new catalogue which is sent
free. address w. d. Beatie, Atlanta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Nva,s Eve Field.

Lately I had letter from Bill Nye,
written at his highly cultivated farm
in the mountains of North Carolina,
in which he says: ST have field of
rye on my farm that, I think, will run
about four gallons to the acre. Come
down. Chicago Times Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
srArE OLE OHIO. c1rY or TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm OF +. j. CHENEY q
County and Sta.e afore aid, and that said firm
will pay tho sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of H Ills CATARRH
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub-cribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1885,
-, A. ". GLEASON,
to~) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for t. testimonials,
free. F, J. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, o.
g-Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

DO uot uO uaAoi0u
by statements regarding the supposed curative
iron compounds. Little permanent good re-
suits from their use. The greatest good comes
ny increasing the digestive power. Tyner's
Dyspepsia Remedy viii do that. In simpe
indigestion 1t will give comfort at once: In
chronic dyspepsia It will give quick relief,
and, with n little perseverance, bring rer-
manent cure. Price 5ocents per bottle. For
eal,, No all druQyistS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispeis colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
ducet., pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fye syrup CO.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. HEW YORK. Nv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
THE AUTUMN FAIRIES.

Little fairy feet that prancs
On the breezes cold
Little feet that gayly dance
On the streets of gold.
Little wings that rob the sun
OF his choicest beams,
Fluttering in the meadows dim,
Laving in the streams.
Cheering flash of light divine,
Softly peeping through
ALI the gilded charms that twine
In the morning dew.
Painting thus springinS weei
Mortal feet have trod,
Till tho glad expanse OF mead
CLEANS with Goldenrod.
cleveland Plain Dealer,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
A MODERN CUPID.

E was small and
sallo W ia G Q d
and not partic-
ularly clean /;
the half Of o
pair of old
braces support
ed his princi-
pal and most
necessary gar
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Like n yenomous serpen,

Hidden in the grass. malaria but waits our
approach, to spring at and fasten its fangs
upon us. There is, however, a certain anti
dote to its venom which renders it powerless
for evil. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is this
acknowledged and world-famed specific, ami
Il is, besides this, thorough curative Tor
rheumatism, dyspepsia, liver complaint, con-
stipation, 10 grippe and nervousness. In con-
vaiescence and age it is very serviceable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Dr.. Kiimer's SwAMP-R DOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton. y. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 50. 90 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline, 931 Arch ST., Phila.. Fa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Keens Men Poor.

The clerk might be "boss" if ne had the head
for it. Tue brains are there, but they don't
seem to work. The trouble usually begins, in
the stomach. Indigestion keeps men poor be-
cause they don't know they have 1t, but i'm
agine something else. Ripans labnles insure
sound digestion and clear head. They regu-
late the entire system. Ask the druggist for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
MELODIES. .
A rnhin earo

The dull world wakened from Its sleep,
Cast off its robe Of winter sadness,
The leaves from bondage gan to deep;
The brooks o'erfowed in jolly madness.
ALI nature listened to the warning
And laughed with glee In springtime's morn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Health

Built on the solid foundation of pure,
healthy blood is real and lasting. With rich
red blood you will have no sickness.
When you allow your blood to become
thin, depleted, robbed Of the little red cor
puscies which indicate its quality, you will
become tired, worn out, lose your appetite
and strength, and disease will soon have you
In It's grasp.
Purify, vitalize and enrich your blood, and
keep it pure by taking
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Toe musk deer and the civet cat are never
found in company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

could not get along without Piso's Cure for
MoULroN, Ne,dham, Mass, Oct. q, '94.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Money Spent In Parker's Ginger Tonic
Il we'll invested. 1t subdues pain, and brings
better digestion, better strength aud health.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Why You Should Use Hindcrcorns.
1. takes out the corns. and then you have COM
fort, surely gooi exchange. 15c. at druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
When robin sang.

A poet sang.
II was song that reached the hear
OF many o man, Of every woman;
It was the fruit OF perfect art.
It shoY ID power divinely human.
His name was known to all. and the'
Fame on her tablets wrote it, when
Tho poet sang.
A mother sang.
Two little eyelids blinked aud drooped,
And bright curls nestled on her breast,
Contentment's bounty richly trooped;
Sweet innocence found loving rest,
The slumber fairies tiptoed near,
And all the angels stopped to hear
When mother sang.
Charles E. Cook, In Godey's Lady Book.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Do NOT be DIfsIed

Friendship is always delicate in making its
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Hooas Pills ssss ss 4essss5 Fsss &C. oSss'stsa: Sss sss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-19
Lamp-Wick Of Clay.

There has been invented q lampwich
of clay which it is claimed gives % per
cent more light than the ordinary wick
of cotton. The wicks, which have al
ready been tested by use in microscope
cal and laboratory work and given per-
feet satisfaction. are made capillary by
incorporating with the clay while in
soft state filaments of unspun vegetable
fiber which is burned out IN the process
of making AS described in the popular
Science News the object of the inventor
has been to provide an indestructible
wick which shall possess all the ad-
vantages and qualities Of an ordinary
cotton or fiber wick, and which shall in
addition burn an indefinite time without
renewal or necessity of trimming or
care. Owing to the perfect combustion
of the wick, the flame is perfectly white,
without Odor or smoke. The burning
out Of the fiber leaves capillary tubes
through which the oil from the lamp
is raised to the fame.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-19
Got the Third Fowl.

Father said a young hopeful, the
other day. chow many fowls are there
on this table," why" said the old
gentleman, as he looked complacently on
q pair of nicely roasted chickens that
were smoking on the table, there are
two" Two replied the smart boy.
There are three sir, and I'll prove it,
Three replied the old gentleman,
who was a plain, matter-of-fact man.
I'D like to see you prove it, Easily
done, easily done Is not that one?" said
the smart boy, laying his knife on the
first land that two?" pointing to the
second. land do not one and two make
three?" Really said the father, turn
ing to his wife, who was stupefed at the
immense learning of the son; really, this
boy is a genius and deserves to be en-
couraged. and then, to show that there's
fun in old folks as we'll as in young ones.
he added: ''Wife, do you take one fowl
and I'll take the second and John may
have the third for his learning. lid