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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
A SCHOOL FOR FIREMEN.

The school was organized in Febru-
ary, 1883, primarily for the purpose of
instructing the men of the different
companies in the use of the scaling
ladder" which had then just been in
troduced in the department. 1t grad
ually became enlarged in its scope,
however, until, with the completion of
the new fire headquarters building in
January, 1887, it became general
school of finstruction-not only for the
new men admitted on trial (called
probationary firemen"), but fos the
men already in service-in the use OF
all life-saving apparatus, and in the
many appliances used for fighting a
fire.
Before they had this new building,
in East Sixty-seventh street, the COM
panies were Taught the use of the seal.
ing-ladders and life net at an old sugar
warehouse near the foot Of West One
Hundred and Fifty eighth street and
the North River, and here the classes
numbered nearly sixty men at time.
But this building was in ap out-oi- the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Watch the Turkeys for Storms.

Says Pennsylvania farmer: 81 al
ways know when there is going to be
q wind storm by watching the turkeys
and chicks go to roost each night. In
calm weather the fowls always roost
on the poles with their heads alter
nately each way-that is, ono faces
east, the next west, and 30 on.
"But when there is going to be q
high wind they always roost with
their heads toward the direction from
which the storm is coming. There are
reasons for these different, ways of
roosting, I take it.
"When there is no wind to guard
against they can see other dangers
more readily if they are headed in
both directions, but when wind is to
arise they face it because they can
hold their positions better. But the
part can't understand is how the
critters know that the wind is going
to rise when we mortals lack all inti-
nation of it, New York Mercury,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
BELTS AND a1RDnEs.

Belts and girdles have played very
important part in women's toilets
ever since the first fashions were
started, aud the addition of n jeweiel
belt or long ornamental grille often
makes the most matter.of.fact gown
look picturesque and handsome. Cir
dies cannot be so varis,l in style as cau
belts. There is only one design pos
sible, and that when properly carried
out inYolres great expense, for, to be
truly effective. it sLolld be heavily
ieweled, or made of si.y-r or some
other expensive m ,terial. ETen mock
Jewels cost considerable money, if
many aru usei, aud gilt, even in gilt
braid, has the sam, disadvantage, be-
sides which there is something theatri-
cal and gaudy about them, which mako
them unsuitable for ordinary wear.
BY the way, picturesque effects would
better not be attempted, for there IRE
few women who can carry them out
successfully.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
NEARLY A BILLION.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Has a
Capital Of $S57,O75,6OO.


In a recent number of Current Lit
erature Oil English writer asserts that
'the greatest corporation on earth is
the London and Northwestern Railway
Company of England, with its capital
of $595, 100000, q revenue of $1,000
IN hour, $500 engines and 60, 900 en-
ployes, and repairs that cost $3.50, 900
a month" The Northwestern Railway
Company is no doubt q gigantic cor
poration for little country like Eng
land, and worth Dragging about, but
we have o bigger one here in the
United States that might absorb it
very easily. The Pennsylvania railroad,
for example, has capital of 1857, ,075,.
600, and Is, 430 miles of track, which
traverse thirteen states. 1t has 1856
locomotives, which consume 10000
tons of coal a day, and make runs
equal to the distance around the globe
every two hours. 1t has 1886 pGssen
ger cars, $4,000 freight cars, $50
Pullman cars and 241 other cars for
construction and other purposes, max
ing total of 158, 524 cars, which make
a journey equal TO the circumference
of tho earth in every eight minutes.
The locomotives and cars. if placed
upon single track, would reach from
New York to Chicago, or ten times the
distance between Philadelphia aud
New York. The rails of tn, Pennsyl-
vania railroad, if laid end to end,
would encircle the globe and overlap
about A, 900 miles. The total annual
revenue of the road is $135, 900, 600
equal to $372,5O6 day and $l5, $50
every hour of the day and night
which is two and half times as much
as that of the Northwestern OF Eng
land.
The Northwestern boasts of $4,000
employees, but the Pennsylvania COM
pany has over 100000, who, with their
families, make up total of about
500, ,0OOpersons dependentfor their liv-
ing upon the $50, 100000 it distributes
in wages every year. Last year the
Pennsylvania RailroadCompany moved
IA, ,3s5, ,256, 375 tons of freight per
mile and carried 1,577, ,S91, ,050 passen-
gers. The freight carried was equal
to ton around the world every min
ute OF the year. The money invested
in the property was equal to q double
line OF silver dollars 5000 miles
in length. In 1895 the Penn
sylvania Company owned five
per cent. of oil the railway
mileage in the United States, 1O1 per
cent of all the locomotives, liz per
cent of all the freight cars and had l3
per cent of all the railway employees in
the country upon its pnyrolls. 1t car
ries IL per cent OF all the passengers
who travelled by rail during the year
1896, and it's earnings were II 2 5 per
cent of all the earnings OF all the roads
in the country. Like the great North
western, the Pennsylvania company
makes almost everything it uses, and
with its plant could build locomotive
every day in the year if it chose to d.
so.-American Exporter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
SKIRT WAISTS.

The newest shirt waists are tucked
across the fronts the depth of yoke,
and have corresponding number of
tucks running around the tops of the
sleeves in direct line from those in
the yoke; and very novel one has
the whole sleeve tucked upside down
in half-inch tucks, every tuck falling
out slightly, from its own weight.
There is new lining called ribb,n-
cloth, which has pretty gloss, and
cores in all the delicate colors, and is
very suitable for using under organ
dies aud lawns, when tuffeta is too e1-
pensive.
The blouse fronts and pufftd sleeve.
tops of organdy and lawn gowns are
given novel effect by insertions OF
lace run in diamond form all over
them. 1t requires daintyofingers and
patience to do the work, bnt the effect
is SO pretty and unique that it pays. :
Demorest's Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Foolish Women.

ST can't help thinking how foolish
women are" said the philosopher, with
o sad shake of his head.
"What's the trouble now?" inquired
his thoughtless friend.
"I wss only thinking of the old
days when they used to walk soberly,
calmly and sedately along the street. !"
explained the philosopher. "You must
remember those days"
Certainly. What of them"
"The danger of a sudden and violent
fall was reduced to a minimum then,
and there was no necessity of guarding
against it or arranging to break its
force"
every true" admitted the thought
less friend
tsAnd now there is constant danger,
and serious falls are of common OCCUR
renee, I" persisted the philosopher.
':Also true" admitted the thought
less friend.
.sAnd they wore bustles then and
they don't now, asserted the philoso-
pher. Chicago Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

In southern city few yesrs agoa
young lawyer undertook the defense
of an old darkey who had been arrest
ed as chicken thief, and who in the
days Of slavery had been owned by
the lawyers father.
1t was the young mans first plea.
and was not brilliant in either con-
struction or delivery. The darky re-
ceiyed pretty severe sentence, his
guilt being we'll proven.
"Thank you sah," said the prisoner,
addressing the Judge, cheerfully, when
the sentence had been pronounced;
''dat's mighty hard, but it amt any
whar near what I expected. I thought,
sab, dat between my character and
poor Mars Franks speech dey'd hang
me, shore l"-Youth's Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
woMAN's TRIUMPH.

The most sacred of British institu-
tions, the House of Colnmons,i is being
invaded by the fair sex to an ex-
tent that makes the old-fashion-
ed members positively apoplectic.
Labouchere says they have made the
place look like cross between cas-
inc and cafe. But these are merely n
small part Of the invading army. Lady
visitors to the House OF Commons
have been growing more numero us
and bolder, and the extension OF the
afternoon tea arrangements has nc
centuated what has long been regarded
as grievance by tho staider men,
bers. The time was when tho
ladies we're content and even grate-
ful for the limited accommodation
OF the ladies' gallery. Now, accord
ing 10 the New York Suns CORE.
spondent, they stroll about the place
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
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way place, and lacked the facilities
necessary for instructing the men in
raising large extension ladders, and in
the use of the many new tools then
heing added to the department.
When the new Fire Headquarters
building was being completed, yard
designed for this purpose was built at
the back of that building. This yard
is about one hundred feet square,
being we'll cemented and drained, 30
that water can be used in the less ons.
Here company drills" were intro
duced-companies being summoned
unexpectedly from different parts OF
the city, just as they would be called
to m actual fire.
When they arrived the engines
were started and the men put through
all the manoeuvers OF battling with
she flames. The hose was dragged up
the staircase to the top of the BALD
ing, water was started or shut off and
largo quantities were used in the diff
ferent movements executed in the yard
or from the windows Mt the rear. The
men were thus made acquainted with
every appliance carried on the appal-
atus and the system perfected in every
detail.
Companies received ratings on the
books kept by the instructor accord
ing to the proficiency they showed at
the drills; and somo idea of what eff
feet these drills had in improving the
service may be gathered from the fact
that, when they were started, of the
eighty or moro companies in the de-
partment there were about twenty. one
companies in the first grade, nineteen
in the second, and forty in the third
or lowest grade. After three years of
instruction, there were only four or
five in the Inst grade, about fifteen in
the second, and fully sixty received
the rating of frst-grade companies.
1t is here, in this yard, where these
company d-ills played SO important
part in bringing the New York de-
partment to its present point OF per-
fection, that the recruit receives his
first instruction in tho use of the seal
ins-ladder, the lifo-linc, and the life
net.-St Nicholas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

as if the House were their own. Every
afternoon the lobby is crowded with
fashionable women, and it has bacome
tslite an ordinary proceeding Tor
patches of them to be conducted just
inside the outer doorway OF the
sscrcd Legislative chamber itself in
order that they may obtain glimpse
of the speaker in his robes, a spectacle
which cannot be seen from the ladies'
gallery. They invade the committee
rooms and saunter about the corrl-
dors, as often rs not alone, and il
challenged by the attendants either
scornfully decline to be cross-ex-
amiued as to their rights to be in the
plac :, or declare they are waiting for
such an such honorable gentlemen.
1t is -darkly rumored that secret
committee of middle-aged married
members has been formed for the pur-
pose of grappling with The evil.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Kindness is the golden chafA by
which society is bound together.
We promise according TO our hopes,
and perform according to our fear.
Men are apt to be more concerned
for their credit than for their cause.
Which is the best government?
That which teaches self-government.
If you want to please your friend
get through talking 80 he can begin.
Prosperity doth best discover vicei
but adversely doth best discover viz.
tue.
Purposes, like eggs, unless they be
hatched into action, will run into de-
Guy.
The superior man wishes to be slow
in his words and earnest in his con-
duct.
Families with babies and families
without babies are so sorry for each
other.
Leave glory to great folks. All,
castles in the air cost vast deal to
keep up.
Better to be despised for too an1-
ious apprehensions, than ruined by too
confident security.
Be not ashamed of thy virtues;
honor's good brooch to wear in a
mans hat Mt all times.
Speaking too much is sign of
vanity; for he that is lavish in words
is apt to be niggard in deeds.
Advice is like snow, the softerit
falls, the longer it dwells upon, and
the deeper it sinks into the mind.
Praise no man too literally before
his face, nor censuro him too lavishly
behind his back; the one savors OF
Anttery, the other of malice, and both
are reprelensible.
No man is born into this world
whose work is not born with him;
there is always work, and tools to
work withal, for those who will; and
blessed are the heavy hands of toll. =
The Southwest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Lands. Lands. Lnnds!

In the Carolinas and Geor- ia along the line
of the Seaboard Air Line, the great through
route to and from the South and Southwest.
Convenient to many markets. ~ he finest
States. $500 to SO 90 per acre. Peculiarly
adapted to raising early fruts-peaches,
grapes, plums, pears, apples, etc. Early. veg
etabies- cabbages, tonstoes. potatoes, tnr-
Tobacco, cotton. erLsses Happy homes sur
rounded by sunshine, health and plenty.
Choice mill sites ard factory sites with
prices of lands and illustrated pamphlet, write
10 Geo. L. Rhodes, General Agent Seaboard
Air Line. Portsmouth, Va.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
A woMAN AS A CAPTAIN.

one woman in England holds a
master mariners certificate. This
lady, who has passed oil the examina-
tions made compulsory by the Board
of Trade is the Dowager Lady Clif-
ford, widow of the late Gentleman
Usher of tho Black Rod, who died in
1892. She sails her own yacht for
many months Of the year in the Medi-
terranean and the Solent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Tho Cheerful Idiot.

"They don't have the melons now
that they did when you and I were
young" said the laudlady to the
Cheerful IDIOT, and the Cheerful Idiot,
who always resents remarks about his
approaching middle age, said, sadly:
''I guess they don't have the same
melons now, but I do think We have
the same butter. indianapolis Jour
pn1
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
KneM Enough.

"I suppose you know all about the
financial question" said the intimate
friend.
"I don't soy that I know all about
it," said the candidate, "1ut I know
enough not to talk about it. Wash
ington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Awonderfui pheno,nenon.

The man who should pass through life with
out experiencing twinge OF indigestion,
might be fitly regarded q, r wonderful phe..
noinenon. We doubt if such q. privileged
mortal has ever existed. 1fso, we have never
seen him. But thousands are known 10 be
daily relieved Of dyspepsia by Hostettcr's
Stomach Eitters. the po2uIsr remedy for that
truly national complaint. as we'll a for fever
Tad ague. debility, constipat on, rheumatism
and kidney troubles
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, | :,

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
sonior partner Of the firm Of f. J. CHENEY &c
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF CATARRH that cannot be
cured by tho use HALLS CArARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before ma and subscribed in my
~, presence. this 9Th day OF December,
! sEALf A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
to-) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY Sc Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

Penny wise and pound foolish" are those
who think 1t economy to use cheap sods and
rosin soaps, instead Of the good old Dobbins'
Electric Soap; for sale by all grocers since
1855. Try 1t once Be sure, buy genuine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
WOMEN WANT TO KNOW.
TO WHOM CAN THEY TELL THEIR
TRoUBLES9

A Woman Answers "To Me"-AnTious
Inquirers Intelligently yAnswered-Tkou
sands of Grateful Letters.
Women regard it as blessing that
they can talk to a woman who fully
understands their every ailment, and
tbus avoid the examipa-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills ara tho best.

After physicians had given me up, ] was
saved by P:sos Cure.-RALPH ERIEG. Will
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1S93
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Glddness Comes

@G1ith a oetter understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper ei-
forts-gertlc cforts-plcasa,nt efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, bat simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact. that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important, in order to get its bcne-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is ismanufacturcd by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended tothe most sliillful
physicians, but if in need OF laxative,
then one should have the lest, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethine. softens the gums. educes in famml-
lion. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

An liberated tooth caused the death Of e
man of Hvboken, n. j., by producing blood
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
Exp1ained

Ned-Why, I never saw lovelier
girl than Miss Atherton, and she seems
to be very fond of you. What do yon
mean by saying that there are weighty
objections to your marriage2
Jack-Have you ever seen her fa-
tberp
Ned-Why, no.
Jack-Well, he weighs 240 pounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

A flash of lightning so terrified n lady Of
bennington, n. j., that she died OF fright.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

WHY CHERRIES GROW.
"why do cherries grow?"
Said l, "Robin red,
Chirring overhead
In the gleam and glow
Why do cherries grow2"
Paused he perkishly
While he plucked at one
Flushing in the sun;
Then said he, said he,
"Cherries grow for mel"
st. Nicholas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

West Australia's gold output has
fallen off greatly this year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

fits after first days use OF DIR. KLisE's GREAT
NERVE EREsToRE,. Free 81 irial bott.eand treat
ise. Send 10 DIR. Kline Q3l Arch St. PhilR., Pr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16
APhruicInn.s 9 TestImony.

PhysIcIHu IentIHUHJ'
az know 1t to be a radical cure for tetter,
salt rheum, eczema and all kindred disca-es
OF the skin and scalp. / never prescribe any
Thing else In all skin troubles"
NJ l.. FIELDER, M. D.,
Eclectic p. O., Elmore Co., Ala.
box by mail for SOC. in stamps.
J. r. SHUPrRINE. Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-09-16

Every bicycle used by the French soldiers
has an electric light.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-03-13

JUMPING on CARs.-Se veral
young boys in Jasper are in the
habit Of jumping on the cars when
switching, to get ashort ride. This
is dangerous thing for them, and
is violating State law, besides.
Boys should remember, if they ex-
pect to ever be respected citizens,
they must first be law abiding ones.
No matter what the law is, or wheth-
er YOU like or not, obey it as long
as it remains law, even at a sacrifice
of some desired pleasure. The
railroad officers have ordered all
agents to see that the law is en-
forced against persons jumping on
moving cars, and consequently last
week Thee. Schultheis and Geo.
Dorm, two young boys, were arrested
and taken before Esq. Zoeller and
fined 81 and costs, for violating this
law. Others will be arrested if the
pernicious and dangerous practice is
continued. So boys, look out.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-03-13
Not to be Trifled With.
tFrom Cincinnati Gazette

Will people never learn that cold
Is an accident to be dreaded, and that
when il occurs treatment should be
promptly applied? There is no know
ing where the trouble will end and
while complete recovery i the rule, tht
exceptions are terribly frequent, and
thousands upon thousands OF fatal Ill
nesses occur every year, ushered in by
little injuiicious exposure and seemingly
trifiing symptoms. Beyond this there
are to-day countless invalids who can
trace their complaints to colds, which
at the time of occurrence gave no con-
Germ. and were therefore neglected
When troubled with cold use Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. II is prompt
and effectual. - and 81 cent bottles fol
sale by NJ. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-03-13

Mitchell, Ind, March Judge
NJ. S. Mavitty died in Paoli to-day
of pneumonia. He was a promi-
nent citizen of Orange county and
was at one time Judge Of the Cir
cult Court Of this district. He was
a prominent Democrat and a mem
Of the Masons, Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-03-13

All last winter Mr. Geo. A. Mills, Of
ehanon. Conn. was ba!ly afflicted
With rheumatism. AT times II was 80
severe he could not stand up straight.
Int was drawn over on one side.
tried different remedies without receiv-
inc relief he saws, ''until about Sly
months ago bough, bottle of Cham
he rlain's Pain Balm. After usingit TOT
three days my rheumatism was gone and
las not returned since" For sale oy
NJ. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-03-13

~Sheriff Cassidy went TO JET
fersonvilIe Monday and brought
John Kinney, convicted thee years
ago Of stealing from railroad car
at Huntingburg, back to the court
house and discharged him. He and
his family lived at New Albany, and
he took the first train back for that
place. Can anybody tell who was
benefited by bringing him here?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-03-13

DIED.-On Sunday night, at his
home in home in Marion township,
Mr.. CHAs. RADEMACHER, aged ~
years. lie was a native OF Ger
many, hut had lived in this county
for 80 years. lie was married
twice, and was the father Of II
children, and leaves his widow
children and grand children L
mourn for him. lie was buried a
the Catholic grave yard i'll Celestin'
on Wednesday morning.