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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
The Iron Rings OF 1918.

A great inquiry is now being made
in different German towns for the iron
mourning rings OF the year 1913. The
history of these curious memorials Of
German patriotism may not be gener
ally known. During the National
awakening against Napoleon in 1913
the princess of the royal house made
an appeal to the people for the sacri'
fee of personal ornaments not unlike
hat made by the Long Parliament at
the beginning of our civil wars. Gold
mourning rings were consequently
sent in immense numbers to the treas
ury in Berlin, and each sender re-
ceived in acknowledgment an iron
ring upon which was inscribed "Gold
l give for Iron" From Swinemunde
alone no fewer than 144 gold rings
were sacrificed to the Fatherland, and
iron rings sent thither in exchange
Specimens of these iron rings are now
worth more than their weight in gold.
Westminster Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

terrible silence ensued; the earth :xas
sinking beneath my feet.
"You love this Mr.. Morton9" 1 ss'd
sharply.
And then the very queerest thing IN
the world happened; Dolly's fsee
whitened little as she rose and put
out her hand.
eyes, you old goose, she said, 81
love this Mr.. Morton" !" 1t didn't take
me long to gather Dolly into my arms.
The next five minutes are not to ap-
pear in this narrative.
Dolly" said I, blissfully, "did you
ever know such stupid old fool as I
am?"
"Never in all my life" said the
sweetest OF girls, her voice coming
from the vicinity OF my coat collar.
"And do You suppose that woman
meant me when she told me that gos-
sip, my darling?"
"Of course she-did," said the
voice, "and I'm glad she said it-I
don't believe you'd ever havo asked
me, otherwise" My answer would
not look well on paper.
"Do you know, Dick, that you never
have asked me before?"
And wien 1 came to think OF it, 1
never had.--The Peterson Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
New Method OF Amputation.

A new and simple mode of treat
ment has been introduced in France
by which. it is claimed, large pro-
portion of injured limbs now usually
amputated can be saved, say the
Hospital. The method, which is due
10 DR.. Reclus, was recently described
before the French Congress of Sur
gerry, and is thus explained:
"Whatever the extent or gravity OF
the LESSONS, he (Dr. Reclus) never
under any circumstances amputates
the injured limb, but merely wraps it
in antiseptic substance by veritable
embalming process, leaving nature to
separate the dead from the living
tissues. This method of treatment
possesses the double advantage OF
being much less fatal than surgical
exaeresis, and of preserving for the
use of the patient if not the entire
limb, at any rate a much larger part
than would be left after ampdtation.
He advocates this very conservative
treatment on account OF the excellent
effects of hot water, which he uses
freely. After the skin has been shaved
and cleansed from all fatty substances
by ether, etc., in the usual way, jet
of hot water is made to irritate all the
injured surfaces, and to openetrate into
all the hollows and under all the de-
tached parts of the wound, without
exception. This is the only way Of
removing all clots and to wash away
all foreign bodies, together with the
micro, organisms they may contain.
The advantages of hot water at this
high temperature are threefold: Q)
Hot water at this temperature is
antiseptic, heat greatly increases the
potency of antlseptic substances; ~
it is hemostatic THAT is, stanches the
1ow of blood; (3) it helps to COM
pensate for the loss of heat resulting
from the bleeding, and especially from
the traumatlc shock. After the 'em-
balming' process, and the dead tissue
has been separated from the living,
the surgeon has nothing to do except
to divide the bones at suitable spot.
According to Reclus the results at
tanned are remarkable"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Modern .Mumnlies.

Italian scientists have lately invent
ed system for embalming that really
preserves human bodies in the form ol
mummies quite as natural es they
we're during life.
This process is quite tedious, often
occupying from four to eight hours.
At last alcohol is injected SO as to alb.
stract as much water as possible. This
occupies about quarter of an hour.
Afterward ether is siniected for the pur'
pose of abstracting the fatty matter,
this operation consuming from one tc
ten hours, according to the condition
OF the subject.
A strong solution of amin is nexi
injected, q process which consume:
from two to ten hours more time. The
body is then thoroughly dried by {
current OF hot air, the blast being
passed over heated chloride of cal
cium.-New York Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
There Are Others.

"Well, after dinner, Boresome told a
story about his exploits in Africa and
then one about an Irishman he met in
Switzerland.
"But thought you were not at the
dinner?"
"Nor was 1 at this particular one,
but I have attended sixteen others
where Boresome told these stories. -
Tit-Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
SarsapariIla
Reeds Pills pis the sid Ss dssss sss5anas on g;
Railroad Earnings.

The annual report of the interstate
commerce commission covers the oper-
ations of 172, 1863 miles of track-nearly
the whole mileage of the United States,
owned by 652 companies. The gross
earnings of these companies for the
year ending with June 80, 1896, were
81, ,123, ,646, 5O2-a sum almost incon-
ceivable in its immensity. Of this i'm
mense sum 1923, ,46S, ,S61 was derived
from the passenger service, and S772,-
OH, ,374 from the freight service.
Against this immense income must
be counted the operating expenses Of
1854, ,971, ,515, exclusive of the interest
on the debts owed by the 652 COM
panies. Almost no margin of profit is
left. A few roads pay their stock
holders handsomely, and most of them
pay nothing at all on the capital in
vested in'them.
The showing is practically the same
as that of last year. There is slight
increase in the business done, but not
a larger. increase than is announced
for by the increase of capital invested.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
OLD TITLES OF RULERS.
The Heads of Governments Once Ha
Other Names-Those Used Now.

The Heads Of Governments Once Had
Other Names-Those Used Now.
Servian kings were formerly all call
ed Eleazars OF Lazars.
The president of Peru is General
Nicolo Pierola. He was elected in
1896.
The ancient monarchs of India were
called Palibothri, from the name of
their capital city.
For over 400 years every Parthian
king bore the name of Arsaces in adj
dition to his own.
The Huns number i'll their annals
four great kings--Attila, Bleda, Ellric
and Dengezic.
The Visigoths in Spain, from 3laric,
in 3S2 A. D., to Roderic, in 7Oa, had
thirty-four kings.
Salvador is republic and its presi-
dent is General Gutierres, whose term
of office began June 5, 1894.
Some English geneologists pretend
that there is family line of union con-
Meeting Queen Victoria with Alfred
the Great.
The first king of the Yandals was
Gunderic, who ascended the throne in
4O6 A. d. Their last king was Gelimer,
531-534.
Kenneth became sole king of Scot
land 834. From his time to the acces-
sion of James VI Scotland had forty
four kings.
The name Agag, mentioned in jew
ish history as that of an Amalekite
king, was used in common by all SOW
ereigns of that country.
The present reigning prince of Bull
garia is Prince Ferdinand, whose COM
mission dates from 1887, and his term
expires at the wish of the czar.
Unless revolution has very recent
ly taken place in Chile the president
is Amiral Jorge Montt. whose term OF
office began December 26, 1891.
Until the past few months NADIA
gascar had q queen, Ranayalona III.
She began to reign in 1883 and was
deposed upon the French occupation.
Liberia does not cut a very imposing
figure among the nations, nevertheless,
has president, Mr.. j. J. Cheeseman,
whose term of Office began January 2,
1892.
Prussia has had, including the pres
ent king, who is also German empe-
ror, seven kings. The royal house OF
Hohcnzollern was established by
Frederick William of Brandenburg in
1701.
The present king of Norway and
Sweden, Oscar II, ascended the throne
September II, 1872. Including the
present king, Sweden and Norway
have enjoyed the rule of forty-seven
sovereigns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Horse Hints.

Stuff the pads with timothy hay-is
remains springy. Cotton Or wool be-
comes hard and often forms into
Jumps.
The best fed work horse has the
heavy ration in the morning and at
noon, and the bulk of its hay at night.
It is said that one quart of rye
whisky with two ounces Of bicarbon-
ate of soda makes wash that is sure
death to vermin on horses.
If the horses shoulders are washed
clean and bathed each evening with
strong salt water lit is all the better if
little alum is added), only vely i'll
fitting collar can make gals
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Apples.
Dams wife.
Q Tannatt Woods, in Atlanta Journal

Apples.
Red, and russell, snd yellow,
Lying here in II heap
Pippins, rounded and mellow;
Grsenings for winter keep;
Seek-no-further, whose bluShinS
The soul OF the saint would try,
Till his face showed the crimson flushing
The cheek OF northern spy.
Hid from the winter weather.
Safe from the wind anl sleet,
Here in u pile together
Russet and pippin meet.
And in this dim and dusty
Old cellar they fondly hold
A breath, like the grapes made nusty
BY the summers radiant gold.
Each seems to hold a vagrant
Sunbeam, lost from tho sky,
When lily blooms were fragrant
Walls for the butterfly;
And when the snow is flying,
What feast In the boarded store
OF crimson and yellow lying
Heaped higa on the sandy floor.
Fruitage OF bright spring splendor,
or leaf and blossom time,
That no tropic land can mend or
Take from this frosty cline
Fruit for the heartstone meeting,
Whose flavor naught can destroy,
How you make my hearts swift beating
Throb with the pulse of boy!
iApples, scarlet an ! golden,
Apples, juicy and tart,
Bringing again the olden
Joy to the weary heart.
You send the swift thoughts sweeping
Through wreckage OF time and tears,
To that hidden chamber, keeping
The gladness OF youths bright years.
Dumb Animals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
wheelman,s Remarkable Experience.

Wheelmen are brimful of stories Of
adventures which have happened to
them during the summer. The latest
of these is of cyclist who was riding
along a suburban road with an Eoliau
harp attachment on the frame of his
wheel. A moderate wind famed the
cords into musical vibration, which
attracted the attention of three birds,
who lowered above the cycist for
some distance and then, growing less
tlmid and more friendly, alighted or
the handle bars of the steering crown.
They set up symphony OF woodland
music, the wheel all the while being II
motion. New York Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Couldn't Permit Such Language.

This story on Amos j. Cumming:
was told by Amos himself:
During the last campaign Mr.. Cum
mings tried to say as little about free
silver as possible, though he was run
ming for congress as free silver man
Secure in the friendship of every po'
liceman and letter carrier in his dis
trict, he got on swimmingly until al
most tls, last speech he made. 1t was
in a great hall, and he had large au-
dience. He talked about national
honor, and the flag, and the equality
of man, and the rights of the masses,
with twist or two of the British lions
tail by way of variety. 1t was great
speech. Suddenly it was interrupted
by q man down in the first row.
"Tell us about the ratio!" he cried
and he pronounced the first syllable 20
rhyme with hash.
Mr.. Cummings paused, perplexed.
Just then his eye caught the eye of an
especially friendly policeman. No
words were exchanged, but an instant
later the strong hand of the law de-
scended on the collar of the inquiring
man. He was yanked clear out OF his
seat and hustled to the door.
"I'll have you understand, " said the
policeman, as he ierked him down the
aisle, "'that we'll have no such Ian
guage used here" Washington Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
DiScOrd.

"What makes them always throw
their hands forward with the palms
upward when they finish solo?'
asked the uninformed person in at
tendance at "Il Trovatore.
"That comes," said the confirmed
Wagnerite, "from singing to second
story windows for pennies. "--Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Eyelashes Made to Order.

In fashionable hair-dressing parlor
on one of the downtown streets, one
reads the sign: "Eyelashes made to
order"
'I do not know that there is any
thing particularly novel about it, !"
said the blonde young woman who
was asked for information. "We have
done this sort of work for months"
'.And have you many patrons in
that line?"
'Not so many as we have in the
other branch of our business, the
removal of hair or wrinkles by means
of electricity, but still We have some. !"
And then she explained the process
of making artificial eyelashes. An ex-
ceedingly delicate little instrument is
used. 1t consists of a needle operated
through spring by means of the i'm
ger. At one end of the needle is hair
inserted. When the operator is ready
to work on the person, she takes the
eyelid between two fingers of the left
hand. The needle is then thrust into
the fleshy part of the eyelid, as close
to the eye as possible, and the tiny
hairs are actually sewed on.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Has Done Wonders .

CENTREyILLE, r. l., Sept. Il, 1881.
ION recent journey to Alabama | have
heard frcm jesuit Father of Mobile College
some wonderful cures from eczema, etc., from
the use of TETTERISE.
Il have several people of my congregation
that are suffering from eczema, tetter, ETC., Tor
number of years. Please send me Two boxes by
mail, I want to see what your TEITERISE viii
do for them. enclose one dollar. Yours re-
spectfully, REV. Z. +. IABoukf.
/ box by mail for SOC. in stamps.
j. T. SHUPTRINE, Savannah, Ga
Never complain about the weather as long as
you have yourself to complain Of.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

The readers of this paper will be pleased Il
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure In all lis
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Cutarrf
Cure is tho only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu'
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving me pa
tient strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing Its WORK. Inc Inc
proprietors have so much faith In its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list oil
testimonials. Address
Sold by Druggists, G5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
The Modern Mother.

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup OF Figs, when in
need of the laxative effect of gentle remedy
than by any other. and that 1t is moro accepta-
BILE TO them. Children enjoy 1t and 1t benefits
them The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, ia
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Dams Wife.

Up in the early morning light,
Sweeping, busting, 'settins right,
Olling all the household springs,
Sewin. buttons, tying strings.
Telling Bridget what TO do,
Mending rips IN Johnny'5 shoe,
Running up and down the stair,
Tying baby in hi2 chair,
Cutting meat and spreading brea1.
Dishing out so much per head.
Eating as she can. by chance.
Giving husbang kindly glaree;
TUillng, working, busy life
Smart woman,
Dams wife.
Dan comes home at fall OF night,
Home so cneeriul, neat and bright;
Children meel him ut the door,
Pull him in and look him DER.
Wife asks chow the work has gomez"
"Busy times with us at home!"
Supper done Dan reads Mt ease;
Happy Dane, but one TO please!
Children must be put to bed
Aud their little prayers nre said;
Little shoes are placed In rows,
Bed clothes tucked DER little toes;
Busy, noisy, wearing life
Tired woman,
Dams wife.
Dan reads on, and falls asleep
See the woman softly creep;
Baby rests at last, poor dear,
Not word her heart to cheer;
--ATnol;o,, hoo ol,ob f,,ll fo fon
Stockings, shirts, and little frock;
Tired eyes and weary brain,
Side with dartlng, ugly pain
"Never mind, twill pass away"
Size must work, but never play,
Closed piano, used books.
Done the walks to cosey hooks,
Brightness faded out OF life
Ssddened woman,
Dams wife.
Upstairs, tossing to and fro,
Fever holds the woman low;
Children wander, free 10 play,
When and whe-e they will to-day;
Bridget loiters-dinners cold
Dan looks anxious, cross and old;
Household screws are out OF place;
Lacking one dear, patient face;
Steady hands-so weak. but true
Hands that knew just what 10 do,
Never knowing rest or play,
Folded now and laid away;
Work OF six, In one short life
Shattered woman,
Dams wife.
Kate Tannatt Woods, in Atlanta Journ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Just Hit His Case.

Employer-I'm afraid I've nothing
in the way of work to give you just
now. The times are hard and there's
little to do.
Tramp-That's just the kind of work
I enioy.-Yale Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No
flts after first days use of DIR. kLlNEs GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. Free 81 trial bottle and treat
ise. Send TO DR.. Kline, 03l Arch ST., Phila, "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

In starless night, with cloudet
sky, there is always some light dis
tyibutad around the tiruameuE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

III, UUU dIISI ICdttILtS
your little pamphlet, thought 1
would give your medicine trial, and
it is wonderful how quickly it relieved
me. recommend it for all women
who suffer with painful merstruation. :"
MIS-. GEORGE NEHRBoss, Crittendon,
Eric 20. n Y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

In Melbourne a woman gets two
pence half-penny for making shirt,
while q. Chinaman gets five pence fol
washing it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

I|f6ei;ti@&(Q(
MUSE NM
Memory and Hope.
Now youth is dead,
Now Joy has fled,
No moro / love,
The cooling dove,
The rushing rlll,
The breezes chill,
My heart Is old,
My blood Is COLI!
Yet brighter far
Ths evening star,
When weary day
Has fled away,
Than all the light
OF dawniny might,
When earth is gay
And life is May!
.-Silas MeChesney Piper, in Home Journal
What 1t Is.
just little sunshine,
Just little rain,
Just u freezing atmosphere,
Then It's warm again.
Just little hacking cough,
With US for day;
Just bronchitis, tonsilllis.
Or pneumonia.
Just little maiien,
Just word or two,
Just case OF married life
That's the thing to do.
Just score of hungry mouths,
Open night and day;
Just hustle. brain and muscle,
Countless bills to pay.
Just few friends here and there
AS things ebb and flow,
Just little lingering,
AS we see them go.
Jlst little laughter,
Just little song;
Just tired feeling.
Lasting all life long.
Just little sunshine,
Just little rain;
Just sojourn here awhile,
Then we're off again.
Tom Mason, in Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

Dobbins' Floating -Borax Soap is not an tmita-
ton. 1t is original. The only soap that floats con-
tains Borax and is 100 per cent. pure. Itisworthy
of trial. Every lady who tries it continues its
use. Red wrapper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething softens the gums, reduces lnnamma
tion. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

1 use Pisos Cure for Consumption both in my
family and practice.-Dr. G. w. PATTERSON
Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13


fore write to n
Piukham, at Ly
Mass, as she has
ever proved
their most &C !
curate adviser, y
and knowing
that their L
letters will be re
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
Borne Down with Infirrnities.

Age finds its surest solace in the benignant
tonic aid afforded by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters which counte.acts rheumatic and ma
lartal tendencies, relieves growing inactivity
Of the kidneys and is the finest remedy extans
for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels
Nervousness, too, with which old people are
very apt to be afiicted, is promptly relieved
by IT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
ASKING QUESTIONS.
1T is A WoMAN's PRERoeATIvE.
AND SHE USES 1T.

Timely Questions and Prompt Answers
Have Resulted in Great Satisfaction ta
Many Women.
Sensitive women hate to ask their
physicians those delicate questions that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

Keep your head up, but not so high that you
cannot see the poverty and distress all around
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

If afiicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp,
sons Eye-watereDruggistss sell at 25c. per bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

If there Is storm at sea, the sailors soon ge
wind of IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13
S1OO Reward. 500.

Hymns are more often sung hy hers than b.
hipS
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THE Two MIR. MORTONS.
OILY is the most mad

OLLY is the most mad'
dening, tautalizing,
perverso and charm.
ing-I might MS well
admit it. yon'd soon
have found it out
young woman of my
acquaintance. L v G
been in love with her
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

of their own sex. Thousands of such
letters have been received within a
few months from those afflicted with
the various forms of female diseases,
and it is needless to say the answers
have brought comfort and relief.
That sense of dragging in the groin.
dull pains in small of back, retention,
suppression of menses, bearing-down
pains, headache, nervousness, blues,
ETC., are symptoms that require prompt
measures.
The cure is, in most cases, rapid.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound should be promptly taken, and
Mrs. Pinkharn will furnish any advice
required, free. Following is another
letter of thanks:-
"Please accept my thanks for the
4 little book which Won have
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-13

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.