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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Fame, il not double.foced, is double
mouthed.
The cheapest of lawyers-keeping
ones own counsel.
Words are wise mems counters, but
the money Of fools.
When does man have to keep his
workp When no one else will take it.
n life, like the olivep is o bitter
fruit, then grasp both with the press,
and they will afford the sweetestloil.
Some men remind one Of toy bal
loon; II they were pricked with o pin
there would be nothing left of them.
There is always hope for man that
actually and earnestly works. In
idleness alone there is perpetual de-
spair.
Money Is only thus far o standard
of value that which 1t CON measure is
perishable, that which it cannot is i'm
mortal.
Ole good mother is worth hun
dren school masters. In the home she
is d loadstonc to oil hearts and load
star to all eyes.
1t is no use to attract attention un-
less you can hold it. Very silly
things often attract temporary atten-
tion, to nobody's profit.
Never hold any one by the button
or the hand in order to be heard out
for if people are unwilling to hear
you, you had better hold your tongue
than them.
Time is, indeed, the..theatre and
sea of illusion; nothing is 30 ductile
and elastic. The mind stretches an
hour to century, and dwarfs an age
to en- hour.
The cares which are the keys OF
tiches, hang often so heavily at the
rich mans girdle. and they clog him
with weary days and restless nights,
when others sleep quietly.-The
Southwest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
A Snakes Long Journey.

A blacksnake, measuring six and
half feet in length and five and half
inches around the largest part of its
body, was found coilea around the
axle of Baltimore and Ohio South.
western boxcar in the company's yards
at Jelfersonville, Ind, the other
morning. The snake was fist seen in
the Cincinnati yards by Conductor
Cole several hours before, and au eff
fort was then made to kill it, but the
reptile crawled into hole leading to
the hollow part OF the wheel attached
to the axle and was lost from view.
The snake made the trip from Cincin.
natl to this city, distance OF 100
miles, and did not seem in the least
disturbed thereby. -ChicagoS SChroni.
Gle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
FLOATING FACTS.

By the will of Mrs. Hicks-Lord,
Maria Miller, her tried and faithful
colored servant, gets $100 week foi
life. What catch for some dusky
Young suitor in search of SALARY
A member OF the expeditionary force
on board DR.. Nansen's vessel, the
Fran, has stated that in the highest
latitude reached by this famous ship,
guiliemots, fulmans and narwhales were
seen, bu. no other organic life.
Only within the last Eve years have
effective steps been taken to protect
English rivers from misuse to which
they have been subjected since the era
of manufacturing began. In the early
years of this century all the English
riye-s were as pure and as wholesome
as the Dee, at Chester, is today. The
Dee is now England's greatest salmon
river.
Tdlers so annoyed the proprietor of
q bicycle repair shop at Hinedale, Mo-,
that he spread q coat of the cement
used in mending tires over his coun-
ter, the favorite resting place of weary
callers, and when bloomer girl came
in and pumped herself down on it,
remaining seated until the repairs to
her wheel were completed, there was
trouble. She had to continue sitting
after the wheel was ready until an ap-
plication of gasoline softened the glue.
A gentleman from London visiting
Scotland, having heard that man re-
siding in the district where he had
put up had just completed the Tooth
year of his age, and being anxious to
see the centenarian, paid him a visit.
In the course Of conversation the
Cockney congratulated the old mar on
the healthy appearance he had at his
time of life, "but," says he, 81 pre-.
sumo you do not expect to see the end
of another hundred years?" ''I'm no
very sure aboot that. You must mind
I'm heap stronger the moo than whir
I started wi the first hummer" was
the old mans reply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
An English Boom.

The New World is not the only
place where mushroom towns spring
up. In England several considerable
cities have been created by new rail-
roads.
OF these Crewe is perhaps the most
notable. Fifty yeals ago 1t was an
insignificant and nnprogresslve village
with about a couple of hundred in
habitants. To-day it is an important
and thriving town with population
of some thirty thousand. What may
fairly be called its creation was en-
tirely due to the Lcndon and North
western Railway Company, whose
works cover about thirty acres and
employ from seven 70 eight thousand
artisans.
Another remarkable instance is that
of Barry, in Glamoreanshire. AS late
as 1866 it was the habitation of few
fisher families numbering some fifty
souls. The construction of railway
and dock was then commenced for the
purpose of the conveyance and ship
ment of coal from the Rhondde Valley.
Berry is now a town of %, 600 inhabi-
tants, with municipal gas and water
works, and all modern improvements.
New York Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Mr.. N. Kildischewsky, ,an electrician
OF Odessa. claims to hays discovered
on Improvement in the telephone by
the use OF which distance has no effect
npon the hearing. In an experiment be-
tween Moscow aud lsostoff, distance
Of about 500 miles, talking, music AID
singing were heard with perfect dis
tinctness. For the purpose of this ex-
pertinent an ordinary telegraph wire
was used. Mr.. Kildischewsky will go
to London to experiment his improve
ment on the Atlantic cables between
London and New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
How .I1ncls samv Got His Namo,

The nickname, "Uncle Sam," as ar-
piled to the United States Government, G
is said to have originated as follows:
Samuel Wilson, commonly called
"Uncle Sam," was o Government in
spector OF beef aud pork ct Troy, New
York, about 1912. A contractor, FL
bert Anderson, purchased quantity
of provisions, and the barrels were
marked "E. A., Anderson's initials,
and "U. S.," for United States. The
latter initials were not familiar to
Wilson's workmen, who inquired
what they meant. A facetious fellow
answered: "I don't know, unless they
mean Uncle Sam" A vast amount
Of property afterward passed through
Wilson's hands marked in the same
manner, and he was often joked upon
the extent OF his possessions. The
Joke spread through all the depart.
ments OF the Government, md before
long the United States was popularity
referred to as "Uncle Sam. Ladies'
Home Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
A Wellspring Of Poison.

Mendocino County is noted for the
many strange springs within its bor.
ders. They are of almost limitless var
iety, and O number OF them are OF
kinds not to be found in other parts
of the world. The greater number OF
these springs throw off water that has
medicinal qualities, but there is one
that has tho power of causing almost
instant death to any creature that
drinks it's.
This strange spring is on what is
known as the McNab Ranch, not far
from Hoplaud. 1t is located in q flat
piece OF pasture land about mile
from range Of foothills lying to the
east.
There is no difficulty to toll this
spring when one comes to it. AS cat
tie had habit of taking their last
drinks out OF it, o fence was put
around it, which, of course, compels
them to 60 elsewhere for water. But
the fence cannot keep out everything,
and as consequence the spring is al
ways surrounded by the dead bodies
of beasts, birds and insects.
The appearance of the spring is
radically different from the dozens of
others in the vicinity. 1t comes from
the ground into hole about three
feet in diameter. The soil around it
is of clay color, but there is not o sign
of vegetation for at least twenty-five
feet in any direction Nothing will
grow in the water. This has been
tried by planting moses and other
plants that grow along streams, but
they oil died in short time. When
the water comes from the ground it is
In an effervescent condition, but loses
this quality before it has run over the
surface dozen teot md disappeared
in gravel pit.
On approaching this spring from
any direction on unpleasant smell
strikes the nostrils. This is caused by
the decomposing bodies of tho numer'
GUS dead creatures around it. There
are birds of all kinds, rabbits and
squirrels and millions of insects. 90.
easionally a coyote is found. Tho
effeot of the water is most rapid.
Birds have been seen to drink it and
in less than ten'seconds fell over dead.
Rabbits seem to havo time to crawl q
few feet from the spring before they
die. But none of the dead creatures
are ever found more than fifty feet
ay.-San Francisco Gall.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Historic Powder Horns.

One old soldier, though he left much
property, when making his will dis
posed first OF oil of that which hc most
brized-his ornamented powder horn.
Every officer and private soldier
carried powder horn. Mounted off,
GERS and others who carried pistols
used horns smaller than the regular
size, so that they could be placed con.
veniently In the pocket.
Between the years 1755 and 17GO,
about eighteen hundred army horns
were used in the English and Ameri-
can armies engaged with the French,
and probably the same number OK
listed il the American Army during
the Revolution. Each horn used in
the Continental Army was marked
with the initials or name OF the soldier
who carried it. The spirit OF the times
is shown by the sentiments engraved
on the horns, and daily read by the
owner and his companions, such as
these:
Liberty or Death.
In Defonco Of Lsborty.
My Liborty I'll havo or my Death,
Liberty, no Slavery.
Death before Dishonor.
Now Is the time, ye hearts OF oak,
Togtve our foes fatal stroke.
Horns we're last used in the War
with Mexico in 1843. After that they
rapidly disappeared. Many were
shortened tc make them moro COL.
venient for hunting purposes; some
Of them were cleaned, the valuable
records and engrayings upon thera
being scraped of and thus lost. -Si.
Ninholas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
BOer PietY.

One day lately the Transvaal Raad
debated certain memorials from Kruy-
ersdorp, requesting the Raad TO pass
an act to prevent charges Of dynamite
being fired into the clouds for rain.
A. D. Wolmaraus denounced the ac.
tion of CERTAIN persons at Johannes
burg as invoking the wrath OF God.
Mr.. Birkenstock oontended that there
was nothing irreligious in such expert
ments. They were purely scientific.
When lightning conductors were first
invented the same objection were
raised against their use.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Raps For Spirits.

Dukane-I saw Soker order drink
yesterday. he merely raped on the
bar and the barkeeper served him
without any delay.
Gsswell-Rhat's way he has. you
know.
docs he always rap when he orders
dripks?"
"Only whom he wants whisky. They
are spirit rnps, you know. ."--Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
w1rI1 FAITHFUL HEART.

Naught Of thy mind I know
I, But, for my part,
Thee do I truly love
With faithful heart.
lam thy very own, J
Love, in good sooth;
Meier IN thine inr1ost heart
Doubt thou my TRUTH
AL that I have is thine,
Each power and part !
Ihave surrendefcd theo
With faithful heart.
Through all the changing years,
For eyermore,
Thee will I truly love,
Serve and adore;
For OF all elsa to me
Dearest thou art,
Thus have I chosen thco
With faithful heart.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
ood 8
Sarsaparilla
Hoods Pills T's to a gpsr.ss ss.g ss to
Modern sssewIng CIrcle.o
i, the best.-,n fact tn. oncrru. Blond prrieer.

modern sewing Circle.
The Sewing bee" has been revived
in q somewhat modernized form in the
"dolly luncheon. All the guests at
one OF these functions are provided
with Q square of stamped linen and
the silks to embroider it and are set to
work. After sn hours stitching the
hostess collects the work, committee
judges OF its merits prizes are awarded
ard the luncheon proceeds, the wise
giyer of the feast having received more
OF less valuable addition to her linen.
Exchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
He Knew.

"Sammy, what is centurion9" asked
the Sunday school teacher Of Sammy
Snaggs.
ga centurion is chap that makes q
century run on bicycle, replied Sam
my.--Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Carlsbroke Castle, where Charles I.
was kept prisoner just before he
was brought to trial, is to be turnel
into museum for curiosties nnd an-
tiquities connected with tho Isle Of
Wight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Cotarrh CANNOT bo Cured

With local applications, as they cannot reach
constitutional disease, and In order TO cure
IL YOU must take internal remedies. Halls
Cntarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on tho blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is not o quack medicine. IL vas
country for years, and Is regular prescription,
It Is composed of the best tonics known, com
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting E
Yectly on the mucous surfaces: The periscI
combination OF the two ingredients. is wnat
catnrrh. Send for>testimonials, free;
FL. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toleoo,o ".
fold by Drlgsi lists, price 7Ac;
lInll,s Family pills nro the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
No Sense I'm II.

Farme. Mandy, every fell
ler's bound to be worked up over the
political situation this year.
Mrs. Oatcske-Mebbe, Silas, but as
it only takes you few minutes to vote,
I don't just see the sense o talkin'
about it for three months aheadl-
Truth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Elephants in England.

I. is certain that the elephant, the
rhinoceros, the bear, the hyenn, and
other wild animals were ut one time
common in England. Several bones
OF these animals have been found in
Kent's Cavern, about milo from
Torquay. Science.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
a TNhaelnan (,lutch

I6hncfoub CIutch
Is tAat OF dyspepsia. Few remedies do moro
than palllats this obstinate complaint. Try
lIesteltrr's Stomsch Biiters, howayen, and
Sea will flnd that It is conqeerable, along
with its symptoms, hcartburh, AAtalence,
,ousness and constipation frequently accom-
pany 1t. These, beei,iea tn8iarial, rheumatic
and kidney complalats, are also subduable
vi the Bitters,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Defective vision .

Maud-He's dead in love With Mise
Passe. It's case Of love at first
Mabel--He @ust be near-sighted.--
Brooklyn Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
A asn Doc,or,s BilI.

enough. 1 had erysipelas In my face and bead
SO bad that could not do any work In th7ee
months and tried the doctors, and my doc
tors bill Is ffty dollars. A frield tod me 10
Il has entirely cured me. recommend 1t to
everybody" Yours truly,
WILLIAM II. ALDERMAN,
Laston P. o. Bullock Co., Ga.
box by mail for 50c. In stamps.
j. T. SHUPTRINE. Savannah, ia.
New Zealand's legislative council has just
voted to exclude the Chinese aud all other
Asiatics from the colony. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Might Have aIourned Together.
Office Boy-I would liketo go to my
grandmoiher's funeral this afternoon.
Employer--If Busie were going to
pitch I'd go myself. Town Topics.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
That joyful Feeling

with the exhilara.lngsense otrenswed health
and strength and internal cleanliness. whlcs
follows the use of Syrup OF Figs, is unknowp
to tho few who have not progressed beyond
the old-time medicines AMI the cheap suostI~
tutes sometimes offered but never accepted W
tho well-intormed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Oidu,t Hnow II Wn. Loaded.

Otdu't Know It Was Loaded.
&cSoorcher-My baby has had the
wiad coloio for two days
Sikleface-What caused the tfoubles
McScorcher-The poor kid tried to
cnt its teeth on my pneumatic tie. --
Truth,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Dobbins' Floasins- Dora1 Soap contains all tho
sood properties Of Dolbins' Electro, combined
vita thoss OF the best floating soap No chspped
hands where this soap is used Same pfico 40 adrl-
tersted soaps without Borsx Rcd wrapper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

II Won want to Quit tobacc using easily and
forever, regain lost manhood, be made well,
strong, magnetic, full of new life and vigor,
take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worker tnat
makes weak men strong; Many gam zen zen
No-To-Bac from your own druggist. Under
absolute guarantee to cure. Book and sample
free. Address Sterling Remedy Co.. chicago
or New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

FfTsstopicd free and permanently No
its after arst dAy's usa OF On. KIiNB's GREAT
NERys Rs5roRuR. Frve Sc trial bottle and treat
nc. ScnS to DR.. KLINE. 96l Arch ST.. Phila.. Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
softens the gums, reduces imam ma
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
G. Chr oniC

Caiarrh cannot be curod by local app,ica-
ttons. II is constitutional diseaso, and re-
quires constitutional remedy lIko Hoods
SarsaparilEa, which, working through the
blood, eradlcates the impurity which GAUSS
and promotes the dtso,ss. and soon objects
permanent cure. At the snme timo Hoods
sarsaparills builds up tho whole system aud
makes you fecl removed in strength.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

JUST try n l0c. box OF Ca carrots, the finest
liver and Towel regulator ever made,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

The map sent to the penitentiary bas con
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
Don't Tobacco spIt and smoke YoHr Life

We would not find much time to speak OF
others faults II we would be as careful to
search out our own.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

N, No ,aaa,, man who ehews tobacco can have "sil-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an A No. 1
Asthma medicina.-W. R WILLIAMS, An
tiocI,, Ills. April II. 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

CAscARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and
hnMels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe. lOc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
TIE CONsUL's WIFE.
biz HELM FORREST GRAVES.

eyes, she added: "Oh, I soc? Oc.
tayia, you are geniusi Come here
and sit by me. and we'll arrange IL
ali.h
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

q, they are determined
not to like me-" said
Octavia Dnrell. with
tears Of mortified pride
sparkling In her eyes
rs she laid down the
ffigid letter she had
been reading. "And
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

II an,icted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
.on,s Eye-vater Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

weighed 1873 pounds year ago. am now
O. mere skeleton. From your little book
think my trouble is profuse menstruation.
Ny symptoms are . etc.
Our doctor (rny rncle) tells father that am
In consumption, and wants to take me to
Florida Please help mel Tell me what to do,
aud tell me quickly. am engaged to be mar
ried In September. Shall live to see the
dav,ss LUCY E. w.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

WHEN bilious or costive, eat o Cascarct,
candy cathartic. cure guaranteed. &c., 2oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18
HER HAPPY DAY.
a CHARMING STORY OF MEDICINE
AND MARRIAGE.
Two Open Letters From a Chicago Girl
How Happiness Came to Her

Among the tens of thousands of
women who apply to Mrs. Pinkham for
advice and are cured, are many who
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Fold By Drugtists, price &c;
Halls Family pills arc the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-11-18

Chicago, June 10Th, 'os.
Ny dear Mrs. Pinkham-
This Is q happy day. am well and gaining
weight daily, but shall continue the treatment
and Vegetable Compound during the summer,
as you suggest Uncle knows nothing about
what You have done for me, because 1t would
make things very unpleasant in the family. l
would like to give you testimonial to ubiish,
but father would not allow 1t.
shall be married In September, and as we go
to Boston, will call upon you. How can
proyemy gratitude.
LUCY E. W.
Just such cases as the above leak out
in women's circles, and that is why the
confidence of the women of America is
bestowed upon Mrs. Pinkham.
Why are not physicians more candid
with women when suffering from such
ailments?
Women want the truth. and if they
cannot get it from their doctor, will
seek it elsewhere.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
SENATOR FORAKER.

Verify he hath his reward. Joseph B. For
aker is registered member of the M. E. church
i'll Cincinnati. He is rarely seen in PRAYER
meeting, never in class-meetng, but before
long he will have chaplain hired by the Unit
ed States government to do his praying for him
in the United States senate
Senator Foraker is the man who defeated
Rev. DR.. Leonard for governor of Ohio. DIR.
Leonard was Methodist pastor, and ran ON
the Methodist platform: "The liquor traffic
cannot be legaized without sin;' "Liceuse is
vicious i'll principle and powerless as remedv.n
His fellow Methodist, Joseph B. Foraker,
was nominated by George B. Cox, proprietor Of
Murderer's Hole, on platform made bv Mr.
Foraker himself, namely: "The principle of
the taxation of the liquor traffic is eternal. and
to this principle the Republican party is unal-
terably committed" Foraker was elected and
under his principle of 'taxation of the LIQUOR
traffic." sixty thousand souls have been Re-
publicanized from Ohio to hell since that time
The liquor power is good to its friends. and
Foraker is senator.-The Constitution, nv.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-02-07
ECHO ANSWERS WHERE2

correspondent of the New York Sun puts
some very pertinent questions to the advocates
of the retirement of the greenbacks in the fol-
lowing:
''When the greenbacks have been retired,
then what? What kind of lawful money will
be available for the IS per cent. reserve fund
of the BANKS?
"Gold!
"Where will the gold come from to settle the
international balance of trade?
"From the banks!
"Then what will become of the gold reserve
of the banks? And what will become of the
banks when their gold reserve is exhausted2
And how will the suspension of specie pay
ments by the banks affect the public mind?
''There is now about 5000, 900, 900 gold in the
country available for the IS per cent lawful
reserve, and more than $4oo, ,ooo, 900 is need
ed. Where shall the banks get all the gold
from?
"These are pertinent questions, which our
Don Quixote and his faithful squire have not
grarpled with"
The only way to answer the above INQUIRIES
is to say that Mr. Cleveland's plan is the only
one to procure gold. When you want gold.
buy it. If you haven't the money to paw for
it that is ''sound and stable money!" then buy
with gold bonds and let the future take care
of itself-Reform Press, Pueblo, Colo.