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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

In going oyer an orchard keep an
eys out foF bud shaped ads,ahd 90.
lstructing limbs.
Have your COWS gentle by kind
treatment if you want big returns in
milk and butter.
1t costs MS much to sustain n cold
stable as it would to feed several ami
mails in warm one.
Give the cattle good feed and care,
and the dust will remain thick on the
barn medicine chest.
Study the nature of your cows and
fall in with their moods. 1t pays to
be agreeable, even to COW.
If you feed corn at all, feed it in
the ear, and let the fowls pick it off.
1t will keep them busy, and will do
them more good.
Look them over carefully and see if
too much food, and no exercise has
made the hens too fat to lay. If SO,
let up on the feed.
Are you providing grit and lime for
your fowls these days? They have to
remain in doors, and can't pick up
anything but what you give them.
If you haven't good warm hen
house your fowls have forgotten to lay
during the past week or two. You
must keep them comfortable if they
are to do good work at egg laying.
If you catch hen or rooster eat
ing eggs, take n sharp knife and clip
the point off the fowls bill. This
will make it tender SO it can't pick a
hole in the shell. It cannot injure the
fowl.
Some people think nest eggs unnec-
essary, but such is not the case. 1t is
as necessary for fowls to "brood"
something as it is for girl to play
with dolls. They enjoy the nest egg,
and it does no harm. Have one in
every nest.
The American Bee-Keeper gives the
following direction for making candy
for bees: Two pounds of granulated
sugar boil it until it will crack when
dropped in cold water; then remove
from the fire and stir in one pound of
good extracted honey; then stir until
it creams and you have candy that the
bees can use in all weather.
In the effort to make hens lay and
chickens grow, many poultry keepers
have habit of feeding red pepper,
ginger and prepared stimulants with
every mess of ground feed or vege-
tables. When the birds show On in
creased appetite, and greater appar-
ont vigor, the stimulant is given in
greater quantities on the principle
that if little will do good, moro of
the same will do greater good.
Fruit.growers, as Glass. are fast
beginning to realize the importance
of the work done by bees in the sucs
oessfal pollenatiou OF blossoms, al
though there are some wbo have atads
led tho laws Of naturein this direction
who claim that bees iniure fruit by
taking the nectar from the blossoms,
also that they destroy ripe fruit That
thess charges ore false are proven by
studying the nature OF the bee and
blosl pras
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
A WOMAN VETERINARY.

To Mrs. Charles E. NJ. Keldin, of
this city, must be given the credit for
delicate Piece of surgery that should
awaken the admiration of profession-
ais. A cage containing fayorite
canary fell to the floor, and in fhe
crash poor little Dick suffered q
broken leg.
Mr.. KeIdin summoned his wife and
Installed her as chief surgeon. Reach
ing into the cage, he quickly seized
the little sufferer and secured him
firmly in the palm of his left hand,
with both tiny legs turned upward.
A tiny splint was then cut from o
match and o lint of cotton one-half an
inch wide and about three inches long
was we'll saturated with listerine. Mrs.
Keldin then with delicate touch
Strengthened the leg, applied the
splint and wound the limb, which was
held in place by thread.
The bird moped for day or two
but gradually grew cheerful, and at
intervals would cautiously put down
its lame leg. On the fifth day he kept
the leg down and sang as cheeriIy as
ever.
On the tenth day the bandages
we're removed, as be was discovered
pecking at them. Barring q Sigh.
enlargement at the point of the irac-
ture, the little songster is as good o
bird as ever.-New York Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
A BRIDAL WORK BASKET.

A recent bride numbered among her
wedding gifts work basket. and one
really made for use. 1t was of ample
proportions, and made of white straw
with prettily gathered lining Of rose-
colored silk. The silver-handled scis-
sors and the little emery with its
shining top were attached to the bas-
ket by narrow rose colored ribbons,
while the thimble, tape measure and
dainty needle-book were each in a
silken pocket.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

cost about one-half cent per pound.
Much Iowa butter must be shipped
out of the state to find market, bus
a breat deal more would be consumed
at home if it were properly prepared
for the local trade. The latter is true
mostin of the states.-American Agri-
culturalist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
FASHION NOTES.

Ribbon bows add much to the looks
of almost every package.
A touch of black on any gown is
deemed Partisan and chic.
White camellias have become very
fashionable as boutonnieres.
The woman in crepe veil would
not.be recognized by her own mother.
Tailor-made gowns are some shorter
in skirts. Also less full. Sleeves as
big rs ever.
White cloth opera cloaks, with
many narrow lines of sable, are con-
sidered elegant.
Suitings for spring come mostly in
q,aal' 3 gpsss tlss:h ssss,a1
also being sold.
Gray boucle cloth, white crepe vest,
gray ribbons and cut steel buttons is
O hint from france.
Fashion has set her stamp of ap-
proval on white and all delicate colors
for this seasons wear.
A few of the new parasols have
peeped out of their wrappings in the
shops. They are truly gorgeous.
Sateens are not in large demand.
Dresden patterns are popular for
waists, both in light and dark goods.
Collars receive special interest. All
sorts of trimming are used on them.
Beads, ribbons, laces, feathers, furs,
etc.
Marie Antoinette capes come only
to the elbow, and have deep, loose
hoods that are gathered to o rosette
at the back, and that flare at either
side OF the face in front.
The French are using plush cloths
that initiate furs this season, some of
them representing baby lamb, with
its moire designs, others more like
the closely curled Persian lamb.
There is no material that is more
universally popular than serge, and
the reason is not far to seek, for il
would be difficult to find anything
that will stand 30 much hard wear,
and resist bad weather so satisfac.
torily.
A splendid collar of chinchilla fur,
made separate, adds warmth and dis.
tinction to the body and the INITIATED
may learn here that this silvery skin
is, according to French taste, quite
the most catchy thing for green or
brown.
The Newmarket coat returns to
favor. It is shown in beaver cloth,
with and without strapped seams.
The fronts are double breasted, and
neck finished with large revers. The
basque joins on across hips, and back
fullness is pleated.
A fashion note of significance is the
return in smart London and Partisan
circles to the wear with evening dress
of long, loose-wristed black Suede
elovea This fashion was always be-
coming to the hand and decidedly
beneficial to the purse.
AS summer approaches the plaid
effects will be produced in cotton
goods, and that will probably end
those particular designs. Patterns
that are rich looking on silk and wool
fabrics are often disappointment
when brought out in materials that
must visit the laundry.
Absolutely new fashions arc not in
evidence yet except as they are aug.
geslively displayed by The gradual
opening OF spring novelties, aud II Is
impossible to arrive at any definite
conclusions as to what changes there
will be in the tashiouing Of garments.
The general lines of dress bid fair to
remain about the same, with very full,
plain skirts, full waists and sleeves Of
varying degrees Of expansion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
Cntarrh Cnnnot NE Crretl

With local applications, as they. cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is blood or
constitutional disease, and in order TO cure
1t you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, aud acts di-
Cetarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one Of the best physicians in
this country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood .puri-
The perfect combination of the two ingre-
dients is what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing catsrrh. Send for testimonials
free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co.. Props, To,edr, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
ron FARM AND GARDEN.
nENoyAr1Na OLD PEAR TREES.

The copper sulphate solution used
for killing the various fungi on our
fruit trees will tend to keep the moss
or ichens from growing, but the rough
bark and lichens on the trunk can do
no harm. Better spend the time in o
little pruning, not too much, and thin
ming the fruit, and feed the trees lib
orally with bone meal and potash,
rather than apply washes to kill the
moss. Look out for borers also md
dig out every one nd.-New Eng
LAID Homestead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
Sex and Color Blindness.

Statistics have been accumulated
which reveal that in respect to color
blindness there is remarkable differ
ence between the two sexes. About
81 per cent. of men are color blind to
a marked extent, while not more than
four-tenths of l per cent. of women
are thus afflicted. This difference in
color perception will strike most men
who have been sent by their wives
upon shopping embassies to match
ribbons as understated, if anything.
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President Isaac Lewis of Sabina. Ohio.
is highly respected all through that
section. He has lived in Clinton 90.
75 years, and has been president Of
the Sabina Bank 20 years. He gladly
testifes to the merit of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarssparilla peculiarly adapted
TO their needs. 1t makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
sI am glad to say that Foods sarsapa-
rilla is very good medicine, especially
ss blood purifier. It has done me good
many times For several years suffered
greatly with pains Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

In early autumn the tent caterpillaf
moth lays cluster of 200 or 300 eggs
in ciEcle around the twigs of apple
and other trees and covers them with
glue-like secretion that protects them
until they hatch in the following
spring. In the bright days of winter,
while the branches are bare, these
clusters can easily be seen and should
be removed and destroyed. st. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
When Travelling.

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, axe
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as It
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms Of sickness. For
sale in 60 cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
LADIES DEPARTURE.
PINK is EunA11A's COLOR.

Princess Eulalia is very fond of
pink, and nearly all her gowns made
in Paris this season contain dash of
some shade of that color. Pink has
also greatly predominated in the brill
iant gowns at fashionable weddings
here. There are pinks and pinks.and
it should never be forgotten that the
yellowish salmon shades are for brp-
nets only.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Why do We hear so little about the
raising of popcorn. asks professor j.
r. Moore. How many farmers boys
and girls. yes and grown people too.
1 wonder, know there is money in it!
For several years past have kept an
accurate account of everything raised
and sold from our garden, and know
just what articles bring in the most
money. We plant golden popcorn
and find it prolific, while the ears and
kernels are extra large. The corn when
popped is q beautiful, delicious cream
color. The shelled corn sells at four
cents per pound here, which is at the
rate of 50. 40 per bushel. But We do
not prefer selling it in that
way. A pound of the shelled
popcorn nicely popped makes nine
quarts of popped corn, and bushel
consequently would make $40 quarts.
We use Mrs. Rorer's recipe-dressing
the freshly popped corn with little
melted butter, stirring the corn while
pouring it on, and then busting light
ly with little fine salt. Just try
some and be convinced that it is de-
licious) We sell the corn prepared
thus, direct to consumers at five cents
per quart, OF curbstone market in
our nearest town. Does not S27 pay
we'll for the labor and cost OF raising,
preparing and selling bushel OF pop
corn? My books prove in what order
farm products are profitable with us,
and I knowingly say. plant popcorn
for profit. Practical farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
Neuralgia

In one eye and about my temples, es-
peeially at night when had been having
q hard day Of physical aud mental labor.
I took many remedies, but found help only
In Hoods sarsaparllla which cured me Of
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods sarsapar!lla has proved itself a true
friend. I also take Hoods Pills to keep
my bowels regular, and like the pills
very much" ISAAC LEWIS, sablna, Ohio.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Everyone who once tries Dobbins' Floating
Borax Soap continues to use st., for 1t is really
infnitoly superior to even the best Of other
floating soaps, aud costs you no more. Made Of
Borax, floats, 100 per cent. pure. Tryit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

"When you were in Rome did you
do as the Romans do?"
'No, stree. I was done as the Ro-
mans do."-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

There are Dictionaries and Dictionaries, but
the nobest Roman of them all seems to be
Webster. It Is still easily in the lead in the
Great race for popularity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

After physicians had given me up. was
saved by Piso's Cura.-RALPH ERIEG, Will
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1s93
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

There is Pleasure and Profit
and satisfaction in abating troublesome and
painful ills by using Parker's Ginger Tonic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Gen. Booths campaign in India is being at
tended with great sue less.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

It Is So Easy 20 Remove Corns With
Hindercorns, we wonder so many endure them
Getit and see how nicely it takes them off.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Foz RELIEVING THROAT DISEASES. CoUaHs
AND HoARsENEss, use "BrotpnS BToncnt1s
Trochss," Sold only in boxes. Avoid limitations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Mrs. winslow,s Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infamn1a-
tion, allays pain n.cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

The value of the manufactured products Of
New York EXCEED $3.50, ,0oo, goo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Baked potatoes are more nutritious than
those cooked In any other way.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

The United Kingdom spends yearly $780,.
oo0, 900 on tobacco and cigars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

rule is that there must be no mixing
of odors. The contents of hypoder-
mic syringes, sachet bags, atomizers
toilet water bottles must be one fa-
miliar perfume.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

The Rack, the Thumbscrew and the Beos
We2s old fashioned instruments Of torture
long since abandoned. but there is tor
memoir who still continues to agonize the
jcints, muscles and nerves OF many Of US. The
rheumatisn, that inyeterate fotpto daily and
nightly comfort, may be conquered By the
timely and steady use of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which likewise eradicates neuralgia,
bilious, malarial, bowel stomach and nerve
compiafrts
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLISE's GREAT
NERVE RlssToRER No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81. 90 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. e3l Arch St.. Phila.. Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

slmmercd together, rice, -four and water
makes g good cement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
A $50 Doctor,s BiIl.

~ cannot recommend your TETrERINl
enough. had erysipelas in my face and head
months, and tried the doctors, and my doc
tors bill is fifty dollars. A friend told me TO
get some of your TETTgRIyE, and did So and
It has entirely cured me. recommend 1t to
everybody" Yours truly,
WILLIAM Fl. ALDERMAN,
Laston P. o. Bullock CO.. Ga,
box by mail for 60c. in stamps.
]. T. sHUITR1NE, Savannah, Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
In Pity for Him.

Algy-NIow-now, Miss Giddy, sup
POSE should try-try to kiss you?
Miss Gitldy-Don't think of it, Mr..
Costing; you're SO agitated that Pm
siire you would scream Truth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06
THE STUDIOUS GIRL.
AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM A
YOUNG LADIES' COLLEGE.

Rae, Between the Sexes sor Education.
Health Impaired by 1ncessant Stud.
The race between .ss.sexes for edu-
AESsss o.dazuxsry close.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

words Your sil
friend, MARY
2. s. Some
of the other {
girls are now {
using the Com-ss
pound. 1t BEN /,
,,ffs them all. /.
Lydia E. PM
hams Vegetab.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

Ambitious girls work necessarily
oYel. their studies, and are often
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-05-06

mans do. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-06-27

at odd jobs, digging trenches and the
like.
Few people know that soon after she
was brought to Richmond. charge
was trumped up against her married
sister, Lizzie 1t was alleged that
she stole several months before a
peck of potatoes from a pOtatO-kiln.
The white man said he would not have
her arrested, but after this trouble,
she was arrested, tried and convicted
and sent 10 the penitentiary for two
years for sJeallng that peck of pota-
toes, the value of which would not
equal fifty cents.
Her other two sisters, Rosa and Re-
ma were arrested on the false charge
of having in their possession Mrs Pol
lard's bracelets, kept for weeks in the
Lunenburg County jail and in the
Farmville. Va, jail, and finally dis
charged, there being absolutely no
grounds for the arrest or suspicion
that they were guilty of the crime al
legged against them.
We have had "every inch of the
ground'' around the Pollard home
stead gone over.
Evidence never adduced in court is
in our possession and we know that
Mary Alternately, POkey Barnes and
Mary Barnes told the whole truth when
they said they were innocent of the
murder of poor Mrs. Lucy Jane Pollard
and knew nothing OF how she was OF
who sent her to her death
But to the narrative. Here is Po-
keys Own Story:
I had been living on Mr. Paul Fore's
land in that house going on two years.
l worked on the field-planting and
wedding corn, planting tobacco etc.
For this / was allowed % cents
per day and board. He never paid me
any money, but could get the amount
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-06-27

PoKEY BARNES remarkable presence
of mind at her first trial when she piled
Solomon Marable with pointed ques-
tiOns, C covered him with confusion and
forced him to show to all present that
he had won the title of prince OF
Iiars'' was striking but her testimony
upon the witness-stand at Farmville,
Va when she met the whitening cross
examination of three of the ablest
lawyers in the state and repelled their
attacks with ease was none the less so.
1t caused us to believe that we would
be furnishing interesting matter to
the public by having her relate the
story of her terrible experience to-
gether with the testimony which had
brought to her such unstinted praise.
Within the quiet confines Of Mrs.
Bette Graves residence, we listened
to the narrative, and wrote with a
minute exactness all this country girl
saw fit to say.
We present it in form which will
be as interesting as it is entertaining.
The picture showing what POkey
Barnes looked like. when brought TO
Richmond the first time and what she
appears to-day will be startling rev
eiation to the public and will fill with
amazement the conservative people
every where when they realize what a
terrible blunder the execution Ct this
young woman would have been.
Pokey's name is Pocahontas Bacon
nee Barnes, but she has always been
called POkey Barnes.
Her husband long since dead was
named George Bacon. Her father,
Joseph Barnes is in the city working
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-06-27

from different ways.
When night came, they sent Mr..
Wash Thompson to 60 after Mr.. James
Eubank. He came and Mr.. Gregory
and Mr.. Lucius Pettus and MIR. Her
bert Thompson and Mr.. Bill Pettus
and his wife.
They got together and questioned
Aunt Mary and Uncle Wilson Aber-
nathy and mamma.
They let Mrs. Pollard lay out doors
until day. Then they carried her into
the house and laid her out in the din
l had been told by Mr.. Clements not
to leave.
We stayed there until late Saturday
evening and they sent after Aunt Bet
sy, Mary Craghead and Ellen Gale.
THE JURY DELBERATEs
Then they got the jury and question:
ed us that Saturday evening.
Mr.. Durell Gregory told us-Ellen
Gale and myself to go with him, he
wanted to measured some tracks.
In company with Mr.. Howard Fore
and Herbert Thompson went down
there to the draw-bars near the stable
and told us TO make tracks in the sand
/ could see no tracks there. We did
so, and he measured them with a stick
He carried us back and said he was
going to carry me and Mary Alternately
and Ellen Gale to Mr.. GregorY's that
night.
We went TO Mr.. Jackson Gregory's
house that night, and remained there
until Sunday morning; and went from
there to Mr.. Clements house.
When we got there, Dave Biggers
had gone to the we'll to get water and
we washed our faces and hands.
UNDER ARREST.
Old man Phil Watson came with
him. AS we were washing our faces.
Mr. George Ellis came riding up. We
went on with Mr.. Dave Biggers, Mr.
George Ellis and Mr.. Clements sons
were in front
Old man Phil Watson and Aunt Mary
were walking next to them and Ellen