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A Trame's Ready Wit.

A tramp asking for food ct the door
of certain good deacon residing near
one of the country thoroughfares,
was given Loaf of bread by the mas
ter of the house, with che rather in.
hospitable remark, that "the Bible
says If any man will not work neither
should he eat" Looking down on the
gift with shade of disgust, the tramp
quickly responded:
"Yes; and does it not also soy that
man cannot live by bread aloue?"
It is but truth to add that he re-
ceived generous slice of country
ham, as reward for his quick wittad.
ness.-Lexipgson (By.) Herald.
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THE MOOSE'S HOME.
GREAT BREEDING PLACE
FOUND IN MINNESOTA.
a Larse Herd Discovered in ON AL.
most Inaccessible Tract Of
Timber-A Man freed by
the Stampede.
TTTHE breeding place Of tho

moose has been discovered,
. says o Tower (Minn. letter
to tie Now York Press. These
animals are multiplying rapidly, and
as the law prohibiting their killing
does not expire for two years yet, it is
believed that moose soon will be moro
plentiful in Minnesots than the red
deer.
The home OF the moose is in the will
derness bounded by Red Lake, the
Vermilion River and the Rainy River,
in the far northern part of the State,
which is seldom visited except by
prospectors and pine land locators.
The country is almost inaccessible,
and the largest game animals left in
the Northwest herd there undisturbed.
For three years it has been known
that the Minnesota moose had one
great breeding ground, somewhere in
the north OF the State. but until now
no one has known where this place
was. Ben Jackson and Gustave Her
man, pine land 'Iocators," are the
men who found the breeding place of
the moose by accident. Jackson had
o narrow escape from death in conse-
quence.
The two men wero in town few
days ago, fresh from the woods, and
Mr.. Herman said to me:
eve were up in township 6o.20
north, looking up pine lands, and in
our wanderings came to an excellent
tract many miles in circumference.
We determined to make careful in.
spection of the timber, and go entered
from opposite sides. The snow was
heavy. but We made good progress on
our snow shoes. Along in the after
noon I came to something which made
me open wide my eyes. 1t was huge
moose yard, in which we're, at tho
least calculation, fully 500 moose. As
far as I could see among the trees
there were moose, big bulls end
smaller cowsi
sI observed the herd for some time,
and then attempted to get closer. l
must have made some noise, for the
entire herd started off in tho opposite
direction. After the animals had gone,
leaving beaten path in the deep
snow many rods wide, I made tour
of the yard, and found from dozen
indications that it was on old stamp
ing'place.
"rhe trees were denuded of bark
and small branches, and in many
places the hard ground was cut up as
though by plow. I found the skelc-
tons of two big bull moose, with the
antlers firmly interlocked. These
bones evidently had been there for
years, and told of desperate battle.
Hearing nothing from jackson, who
was about due, started off on the
trail left by the moose. The animals
had made q road through the snow
over which IN army could have
marched.
"Small trees were broken and old
stumps overturned by the moose in
their mad fight, and about a mile
from the yard came upon the man.
gled remains of small COW moose.
She had, no doubt, fallen as she ron,
and had been trampled to death by
her companions, as they rushed on in
their efforts to escape.
t'J7et of dusk found Jackson. He
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24
Tie Fellowship of Music.

Ambrose Thomas had at Argenteuil
o palace which he named Elsinore, in
enthusiastic reminiscence of Hamlet.
The King OF Hanover made O present
to him OF an iron gate which had been
at Elsinore. After the siege OF Paris
Ambrose Thomas rushed anxionsly to
Argenteuil, expecting to find his pal.
ace in ruins. but its Elsinore gate even
YVES intact, and under the door was o
Prussian lieutensnt's visiting card on
which was written in pencil, as an ex.
planation of AMBROSE Thomas's good
fortune: 81 am Meyerbeer's nephew. /"
Boston Transcript.
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RepairInp the Partllenon.

Mr.. Penrose. the eminent English
architect, who was invited recently to
Athens in connection with the pro.
iected repairs an the Parthenon, re.
solved to go in spite Of his advanced
age. On his arrival he proceeded to
take new measures of the ancient
building, and has discovered, to his
surprise, that the preserved parts Of
the temple have remained without the
slightest change since he first inSesti-
gated the structure fifty years ago.
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LOVE Is BLIND.

turned to escape, but he followed her.
81 have not much to OFFER" he said,
'sbut all I have is ct your feet"
She quickly looked up, and q light
Of gratitude came into her eyes.
SLOW good you are" she said.
Ronald looked at her in bewilder.
ment; the words we're not what he had
expected.
"You do not understand" he said.
sI want you to be my wife.
"I do understand" she ans
wered gently, "and I honor you for
asking me, after what has happened; (;
but I will not take advantage of your
generosity"
SIT is generosity,7 cried Ron.
sld, set is sheer selfshness!"
But Violet showed no signs of yield
ing.
"I will not leave you unless you tell
me one thing" said Ronald. "If your
heart is free, I claim it, but if not, /
will never trouble you again. Violet,
tell me, do you love any one?"
She looked at him with face that
grew pale under his gaze.
eyes" she said, sI do"
"That is enough" said Ronald
hoarsely, and dropping her hand he
turned and went.
est is strange how ungrateful young
people are!'' remarked Lady Maria,
few days later, to the friends gathered
around her tea table. 'I had Or.
ranged most suitable match for my
nephew, really done everything in my
power to promote it.; and yet he
actually came here the other day and
used the most terrible language-said
that / had spoiled his life. and ell
kinds Of dreadful things; an now he
has gone off abroad, nobody knows
where. I am sure only hope that I
shall never see him again"
Lady .Maria's wish seemed likely to
bo fulfilled, for five long years came
and went, bringing no news of Ronald ;
end though five years could not take
tho bloom from her cheek, nor the
gold from her hair, they could, and
did add very materially to the in
frmities of her frame. But when ct
last he did reappear, she was willing
to overlook the past in spite of her
resentment, for Ronald had found his
way into profitable foreign partner.
ship, and instead of fame he brought
back money.
Gone of the best things ever did
for you was getting you out of that
entanglement!" she exclaimed fer.
vently when they met, for Lady Maria
came Of military stock, and she knew
that one OF the most successful
man@uvres is to carry the war into
your ,enemy's quarters.
Ronald shot q glance at her from
under his dark eyebrows, but said
ro.hihg, and eIc 60. ii-a-;,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24
Public Debts in Europe.

According to the latest statistics,
the public debts Of the European Ma.
tions aggregate $2s,32O, 900, 900, or
about $64 per capita for the whole
population. The heaviest per capita
Indebtedness, $16O, is in Portugal.
France comes next with S12-. Eng
lands rate is about $106. Switzerland
ia the smallest, 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

In spite of the hostility OF certain
members of the medical profession to
the use of antitoxin in diphtheria cases
official inquiry, says the Philadelphia
Record, into the results of the treat
ment strengthens the belief in its eflic-
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Tho Lcsson of the Sea.

stood upon the shore ono day
Casting pebbles. out Of play,
Into the ocean broad and deer
AS they sank beyond my sight
In the wators clear and bright,
Wayelets bathed my feet.
Each pebble caused the Same result,
4 tiny sound, slight tumult,
While circles formed around.
And beneath the surface bright,
Wavelets danced, though out Of sight
Homeward bound.
Each circular started, bold and cltar
Pressing onward without fear,
Widening more and more.
Ctrcling, widening, still they grew
Until they faded from my view,
Bathing another shore.
So, dear child, it is in life,
The pebbles cast may pass from sight,
Pleasures and pain.
But they have caused movement OF
life's stream
Always felt, perhaps unseen,
Our loss or gain.
The circles widen as they flow,I
Bearing records God shall know
OF our life.
May we keep our record clear,
Trusting Him without one fear,
Seeking light. s
George T. TurriIL
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LORD Ronald q ESteTfe.
He had but just returned from o
two years soiourn i'll the heart OF Af-
RIGA, a sojourn filled with dangers and
privations; his years numbered but
five and twenty, he was possessed OF o
well-knit, springy frame and keen,
clear eye; and he had come back from
his travels with fame, courage and en-
durance, but without penny that he
could call his own.
What was next to be done? Iris
was the problem that filed oil his
spare thoughts. His elder brother
had fitted him out for his expedition
with the polite intimation that the act
was virtual washing OF his hands of
the superHuous cadet; his aunts had
kissed him go warmly ct parting that
he was amazed to find them ssnot OF
home" when he returned to London ;
his godfather had given him twenty
pound note and such hearty farewell,
that it vas bewildering to be cut by
him when they met once moro in the
club smoking room. cit really seems
as If they wish + had never come
back |" said the young man to himself,
with smile at the Incredible idea;
but as time passed on his smiles died
away, and he ground his teeth savage
ly as he realized that his relations had
thought it good investment to lay
out 9500 and On infnity Of farewell in
the hope of getting quit of trouble
some encumbrance. The thought was
bitter one, aud in his first fury he
vowed to leave his native shores by the
next chip, md never return to them
again. But upon the heat of his pas
sion there fell q cooling breath, as if
from heaven itself, end the lion was
strsightwsy changed into lamb.
Lord Ronald d 'Esterre had been aocus-
toned 30 long to be looked upon as q
detrimental, that ut first he scarcely
dared to show the attraction that Icy
for him in Violet Harvey's appealing
gray eyes and soft, shining hair. To
his amazement, however, he found
thai obstacles melted away miraculous
~ at his approacl. Violet herself was
shy and retiring, it is true, but her
mother smiled sweetly upon him and
her father shook him warmly by the
hand.
Was ever man 80 blessed before?
"True love does run smooth some
times, after oil !" he said to himself on
this bright June evening, as he walked
homeward after meeting with Mrs.
He-vcy y the park.
;;sbsn ,an f,e pi ,adv Jaes,ep-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24
bicycles and Morale,

The United States Tobacco Journal
thinks that the bicycle has caused q
decrease of 700, 900, 600 in the number
OF cigars used per annum IN the United
Stetes. IF We estimate the number of
smokers who use bicycles ct 1000, 600,
this would indicate decrease Of two
cigars per day for each. As the whis.
ky men claim that the bicycle has also
caused quite o decrease in the amount
of drinking, the wheel must take its
place among the agencies Of economy
and good morals, as well as good
health. q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24
Chenp and Eieoaut Trip.

Excursion tickets on sale from 1,t juno via
Central Of Georgia Railway to Savannah
and Poston ut very low rates. Finest coast
wise vessels flying the U. 8. fag. First ella 6
tickets include meals and berths on ship.
Tables are supplied with oil tho delicacies of
information write to j. Q. Halle, General Pas
sengcr Agent, Savannah, GA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

Mr. A. ". Burch, an attacile Of
tho Rome, N. Y, Sentinel. writes
September 9th, 1925: "In cor,veRa-
tion with one OF our merchants few
days ago, I learned that his wife,
who had been In very poor health,
was regaining her health and
strength, and that she attributed hA
recovery to Ripans Tabulee. Iro-
quested On interview, which was
granted, and the lady cheerfully
gave me the Enclosed testimonial:
For a long time ! have been inter-
csted In the advertisements CT Ripans
Tabules, which I have seen iri the
Rome Sentinel and the leading mag
azines. The advertisements seemei
to DO honest and I grew to believe
them. tried to obtain some OF tho
Tabulcs, but found that mono of tha
druggists In this city kept them. I
was determined to givethena trial,
and at last procured boI hy send
ing to Utica. I had suffered from
Indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn
and distress in my stomach after
eating. I began pv taking Tabule
otter my breakfast and supper and
experienced Immediate relief, and ia
o few days the distrcssicg symptoms
had entirely disappeared. Now
when 1 cat anything that usually
disagrees with me 1 takc one Tabu'e
and avoid unpleasant consequences.
I have also found In them very
agreeable relief for constipation
(signedl, BINS. O. u. RyDD, 90
Liberty ST., Rome, N. z"
ipans Tabules are sold by druggists, or
IJf tba ,,.i m l50 ranta q hnYl IL sent tn II
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GTddness Comes

LEIith better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper ef.
forts-gcntle efforts-plcasant efforts
rightly directed. There Is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms OF
sickness are not duo to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to q Constituted condi.
ton Of the systorn, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt~
ly removes. That is why tits the only
remedy with millions of faniilies, and in
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. lis beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to notc when you pur.
chase, thatyou have the gennine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sole by all rep.
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health.
and the system is regular, then laxa.
tives or other remedies are mot needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need Of @ laxative
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informedev everywhere Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24
Not Actuatsd by Pollteness.

SIT is the mark of gentleman to be
polite" said jackson Parke to West
Side, as the latter got up and gave his
seat to woman in the trolly car.
4 "Oh, it isn't for that object that I'm
polite" replied West Side, as he
grabbed the leather overhead. sG'm
Just trying to get the hang of it, you
know"
sThe hang of what2"
s'This strap. Buffalo Times.
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Beneath Contempt.

Mrs. Figg-Tommy, why is It Jon
never play with the little boy next
door? He seems to be such q nice lit
tlo boy.
Iommy-Aw, he's one OF these
sneakin' kind of kids that says he likes
his teacher. Indianapolis Journal.
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When the summer Breeze

Blows through the trees, most Of US who can
sets OFF for country jaunt Fewer cross the
Atlantic. Whether it is business or pleasure
calls ono from home, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is the best accompaniment of voy-
nge OF an outing Yachtsmen. sea captains,
commercial travellers and emigrants concur
in this opinion. The Bitters is unrivalled for
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Obeyed Instructions.

Hannah, what are you standing
there staring at me for? Didn't L tell
you that I was not to be interrupted
unless the house was on fre?"
f'Well, mum, that's it. 1t do be
burning this half hour. "--Detroit
Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

ne Also .-.oS eSasl.
When feathers grow limp freshen up
your hat with roses. This trimming
is essentially Partisan.
Is there any feeling in the world to
equal that which you experience when
You find that your pocketbook has
been stolen?
A collarette of chiffon, fur, flowers
and ribbon proves that you can't get
too much in these up-to.date neck dec
oiations.
Yvette Guilbert illustrated how q
plain face, no voice and the simplest
frocks can, with the aid OF unique
style of cleverness, bring to the owner
several thousand dollars week.
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Sunshine Through the Raina

Come. lift your head; those pretty eyes
Should ne'er be dimmed with tears.
This world is not all harsh and cold,
Nor life oil trials and fears.
Let me- my loved one, bear thy cross
And share thy every pain,
And soon you'll see the bright, warm sun
Come shining through the rain
For every cloud is silver lined, ..
And when the storm has passed
Our lives look brighter through the gloom
The tempest's shadows cast.
Your star Of hope will soon appear,
the dark sky clear again,
And soon you'll see the bright, warm sun
Come shining through tho rain.
Tho fairest flowers that bloom In spring
With winter fade and die;
fhero Is no Joy without It's grief,
No smile without Its sigh.
So let US look beyond the clouds
And cling to hope again,
Until we see the bright. warm sun
Come shining through the rain.
Arthur G. Lewis, In Detroit Free Press.
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Mr.. SKUPTRINE.
Dear Sir 1.-THE box Of TETTKRINE pur-
chased of You has, believe, permanently
cured me of a ringworm that has been great
annoyance TO me for five years. / cheerfuliy
recommend it to those troubled with ring.
worm Send box to Mrs. Allen Brown of
this place" Respectfully,
box by mail for SOC. in stamps.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

Is It probable that what million women say
after daily trial is mistake? They say they
taow by test that Dohbins' Electric is naosi
economical, purest and best. They have had 81
years to try 1t. You givo u one trial.
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! box by mail for soc. in stamps.

A. M. Priest, Druggist, Shelbyvllle, Ind,
eays Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best OF
satisfaction. Cum got plenty of testimonials,
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He Is Just Away.


[ cannot soy, and will not say.
That he Is dead-he Is just away.
With CHEEKY smile and wave Of tho hnnd
40 has wandered into On unknown land;
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he fingers there.
And you-oh. you-who tho widest yearn
For the old-time step and tho glad return
Think Of him as faring on, as dear
In the love Of there as the love OF here.
Mild and gentle as he was brave
When the sweetest love Of his life he gave
To simpler things, where the vlolets grew,
Pure as the eyes they were likened to.
The touches of his hands have stayed
As reyerently as his lips have prayed;
When the little brown thrush that harshiy
chirn"7
,t- AGO % "a itt~- 2, -fH'r - NiFfi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums. reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

It costs four times as much to govern
American cities rs Is spent for the same pur-
pose in Great Britain.
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FITS stopped free by DR., KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsroRER No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81. 90 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST.. Phila.. Pa
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her! Can you believe it?"
81 don't know" said Ronald; "but
I am go to Worthing this afternoon,
and I shall see whether she will speak
to mel"
ooh, my dear boyl" cried Lady
Maria, in genuine distress. "Pray,
pray don't DO anything SO foolish
You have no idea how designing poor
people are" but here she ceased, for
tie sound of the loudly closing door
informed her that she was alone.
stBut why did you send me away?"
said Ronald, few hours later as no
and Violet stood together under the
stars, and heard the waves beating
upon the beach.
stBecause thought, after what We
overheard, you felt yourself bound to
say what you did out of consideration
for me-"
$50 your prido came in the way,
my little one! Don't you know that
prido is one Of the deadly sins? How
ever. i can't preach to you now, DC.
cause [ want TO ask you another ques-
tion. If you really have loved me all
along, why did you tell such o dread
full lies"
"A lie!" exclaimed Violet.
eyes, lie; o regular big black
onel When I asked you if You he'd
loved anyone, you said yes. Now. then,
confess at once, because I'm not going
to let you off"
He held her away from him SO that
he could look into her face, and wait
ed inexorsbly tor her answer.
81 saw that you would not listen to
any other objection" she said, sand
I thought that you were sacrificing
yourself, and so"
eyes, / know oil that" he inter-
rupted; "but you had no business to
say what you did! Unless, of course,
there really was some one? Come,
now, tell me"
A flush came over her face, and as
she raised her eyes he could sec her
tears SHINING in the starlight; he
grasped her hands more firmly in his
now, and looked down at her from the
Height of his six feet.
She tried to gpeak, but her quivor.
ing voice would not be controlled,
and with great wave of love surgine
UP in his heart, he drew her close tc
him.
"Who was it9' he whispered.
She turned to hide her face upon hit
shoulder, and breathed her answer
into his ear bent down to catch it.
"You dear, blind boy, it wae you =
Household Words.
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BLA cKsHEAR, GA.
Mr.. SKUprR1NE.

Many candidate cries for harmony when
he wants pie.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

EA,rHERY palm trees,
banks of flowers, softly
hued fairy lamps, and
delicious strains of
eyer-changing music,
oil these go to make up
enehsntlnent!
So, at least, thought
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-24

Ican recommend Piso's euro for Consump-
ton to sufferers from Asthma.-E. ID. TOWN.
SEND, TT. Howard, Wis. May 4, '94.
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To-Day and To-MorroyV.

Though narrow, poor and small,
To-day Is infinite
With possibles Of might;
Tomorrow, vast and all
From Times great shore to shore,
Is infinite evermore.
Freeman e. Miller, In PeterBon's.