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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
The Sea in Flames.

When, few years ago, some Of the
Russian grand dukes honoled Baku, a
town on the Caspian, with their pres
ence, the governor had naphtha thinly
poured over the surface of the sea for
a very considerable distance.
About9 o'clock in the evening the
infammatory substance was ignited
and blush confagration spread it
self over the waves of the mighty
deep.
10 increase the splendor of the
scene slight breeze arose, the sea
became agitated and the billows ma
jestically heaved without anytoo vio-
lent commotion. Such matrimonial
alliance, if may use the term, of fire
md water, was perhaps never before
witnessed. The flames literally danced
on the waves, blending oil their magic
beauty with the splashing restlessness
of the limpid antagonist. The dark
green color of the Caspian shone by
the reflection of the subdued light
riding bodily on the very foam of the
surface.
At length the gale increased, the
naphtha covering became more and
more broken and the glowing carpet
extended over great distance of the
sea, gradually assuming the aspect OF
so many iack-o' lanterns.
a may ballet of gradually extin-
gushing will-o'-the-wisps closed the
wonderful spectacle. One hour after
it's commencement the watery element
had resumed its sway, and the sea
again lay enveloped in darkness.-At-
lanta Constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
NATURES REMEDIES.

scheele discovered glycerine in 1888.
Nux vomica is the seed OF tree in
digenous to India and Ceylon.
Hemlock, the extract of which killed
Socrates, is q native of Italy and
Greece.
Creosote was discovered in 1880 by
Reichenbach, who extracted it from the
tar of wood.
Peppermint is native to Europe, and
its use rs medicine dates back to the
middle ages.
Aconite grows in Siberia and Central
Asia, and was first used as medicine by
Storok in 1852.
Myrrh, which comes from Arabia and
Persia, was used as medicine in the
time of Solomon.
Ergot is the product of the diseased
seeds of common rye. and is one OF
Hahnemann's discoveries.
Iodine was discovered in 1912 by
Courtois, and was first employed in a
hospital in London in 1925.
Arnica halls from Europe and Asia,
but the medicineis made from artificial
plants grown for that purpose in Ger
many and France.
Ipecac comes from South America,
and its qualities are first mentioned in
164S by Spanish writer, who refers
it as o Brazilian medicine.
Hasheesh, OF Indian hemp, is res
inous substance produced from the
tops of the plant in India. 1t has been
used, as has opium, since Indian his
tory begun.
Caffeine, the native principle of cof-
fee, was found by Runge in 1920. Or
dinary coffee contains about one per
cent, Java coffee, 4 2-5 per cent, and
Martinique, 6 2-5 per cent.
Perhaps the most ancient of medi-
cines is hops, which were used in the
dual capacity OF all intoxicating bever-
age and as medicine in 2000 B. G.
This is attested by pictures of the plant
on the Egyptian monuments of that
date.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
Reading as a Mental Stimulus.

An eminent French critic said in
lecture recently in New York that
'sto distrust what we like is the first
requisite of progress in art and in
life." He did not meal that books
that are disagreeable re the only
books worth reading. But he did
mean that q book which opens up q
new field of knowledge, new outlook
upon literature or life, is not at first
likely to give the pleasure that comes
from one which simply reflects the
old familiar idea of which we say
complacently, Glow good and true
that is, for I've felt it or said it my
SELF" A book that pats you on the
head OF heart all the time is apt to be
little more than reflection of your
own narrow experience, and you will
not learn anything from it. A book
that makes one feel ignorant is as
mortifying to ones pride as superior
person. --"Droch' - Ladies Home
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
How to Know Il Room is Damp.

To ascertain whether or not room
is damp, kilogramme of fresh lime
should be placed therein, after her
metically closing door and windows.
In twenty-four hours it should be
weighed, and ii the lilogramme has
absorbed more than ten grammes Of
water THAT is, more than one per
centl, the.room should he considered
damp md classed rs unhealthy. The
question of the tlampuess of dwellings
is frequent cause Of dispute between
landlord and tenant, aad is naturally
solved in the negative by the former.
The question can be settled in the
future by the test of the hytlration Of
lime, which will give irrsfutable proof
op the validity Of eHch complaint
New York platotio and Hysienie Gu
gstsel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

A ANoN-B11sTER1Na MUSTARD PIAs-
rER-In making mustard plaster
take piece of lard and stir the dry
mustard into the lard until it is a
thick paste and will just spread.
Spread OH piece of lawn and apply to
the affected part. This will not blister.
BooT B1AcK1Se--The best black
ing for boots is orange juice. Take
slice or quarter of an orange and rub
it on the shoe or boot; then, when
dry, brush with soft brush till the
shoe shine like looking glass.
For ACID D1scoLoRATIoNs--If the
juice of lemon or any acid fruit
has taken the color from gown or
apron, it may be restored by touching
the spot with household ammonia. If
soda OF the like has caused the same
trouble, touch with vinegar.
To FREE THE HOUSE OF ANTs-To
free house from ants, sprinkle fine
white sugar on large sponge. When
full of ants drop into boiling water.
To drive away ants, scrub the shelves
or drawers that they frequent with
strong carbolic soap, after which
sprinkle red pepper in every crevice.
GETTING Rid OF RoAcHEs.-
Sprinkle powdered borax plentifully
down into their hiding places wher-
ever they may be, and in week, or
before very long, they will disappear.
Oil of cedar will kill reaches. Put
the oil into an atomizer and spray oil
The cracks and crevices in the wall
and places where they inhabit. This is
sure way to kill them.
TURPENTtNE IN THE HOUSEHOLD
Turpentine is the best friend house
keepers have and supply shonld be
always kept on hand. 1t is good for
burns, excellent for corns: good for:
rheumatism and sore throat, and a
quick remedy for fits and convulsions.
tits sure'preventive against moths.
few drops rendering garments safe
from such invasion during the sum-
mer. 1t drives away ants and bugs
from cupboards and corners by put
ting few drops on the shelves. 1t
effectually destroys bugs, aud Injuries
neither furniture nor clothing. For
cleaning paint add spoonful to pail
of warm water. A little in the suds
on washday makes washing easier.
AKITcHEN CoNvEN1ENCE.-A small,
fat paint brush, about one inch in
width, is kitchen convenience that
no housewife should be without. For
the greasing of all pans it is both
neater and more effectual than the
usual bit of paper. Also, if all meats
were brushed over with sweet oil and
vinegar before sending to the refriger-
ator they would retain their juices and
flavor far more perfectly than is COM
monty the case.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
WORDS OF WISDOM.
The credit that is got by lie only
lasts until the truth comes out.

The credit that is got by lie only
lasts until the truth comes out.
Thinking we'll is wise; planning
well, wiser; doing well, wisest and best
of all.
The bitterest medicine is sweet to q
boy if he thinks his younger brother
wants it.
A man that can be fattered is not
necessarily fool, but you can make
one Of him.
A laugh, to be joyous, must flow from
a joyous heart, for without kindness
there can be no true joy.
Only the wise can profit by the ex-
perience of others. A fool has to find
out for himself what fire is.
There is nothing so sweet rs duty,
and all the best pleasures of life come
i'm the wake of duties done.
Before you lose your soul in trying
to gain wealth, ask the millionaire how
much gold it takes to make one rich.
The failures of life come from rest
ing in good intentions, which are in
vain unless carried out in wise action.
Only the brave know how to forgive;
it is the most refined and generous
pitch of virtue human nature can al
rive at.
The most exquisite times in most
peoples lives are those when they are
perhaps unconsciously) expecting
something.
If O man empties his purse into his
head, no one can take it from him. An
investment in knowledge always pays
the best interest.
Absence lessons small passions and
increases great ones-as the wind ex!
tinguishes the taper and kindles the
burning dwelling.
1t is not by turning over libraries,
but by repeatedly perusing and intent
ly contemplating few great models,
that the mind is best disciplined.
The constant duty of every man to
his fellows is to ascertain his own
powers and special gifts; and to
strengthen them for the help of others.
Tact is gift; it is likewise grace;
As gift, it may, or may not have
fallen to our share; as grace, we are
bound either to possess or to acquire
it.
It is more honorable to the head, as
well as to the heart, to be misled ia
our eagerness in the pursuit of TRUTH.
than to be safe froul blundering BY
contempt OF it.
Love has no commandment; she does
all things of herself spontaneously
hastens and delays not. 1t is enough
to her that it is only shown her; she
needs no driving.
Temptations are crises which test
the strength of ones character.
Whether we stand or fall at these
crises depends largely on what we are
before the testing comes.
The world owes debt unpayable Of
reverence aud gratitude for the obs
scure fidelity, and unchronicled sacri-
fee, the silent and steady toll which
has no other.inducement than sense
of duty and the reward of On APPROX
ing conscience.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
Germany Improving Rivers.

Germany has during the last two de-
cades spent close upon s1OO, 1000, 900
in dredging and improving the Rhine,
the Elbe and the Vistula. This fact
has lately been brought home to the
French Legislature, which is expected
to take early action with regard to the
restoration of the banks Of the Loire
and its conversion once, more into o
navigable stsealp and Into au artery Of
eesa@DSee, =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
The Resemblance.

"Do you believe in heredity9" asked
the professor.
81 really don't know much about it. :"
'tIt's very interesting subject.
You can take almost any family and
see how traits have been transmitted.
T. have no doubt, for II A'tance, that
there is some strong point of fesem-
blance between your brother and his
futher."
"Yes," she replied, after some
thought. "You must be right. There
is resemblance. :,
"And may Task in what it consists?"
"They both wear glasses. Wash.
ington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

A Washington correspondent tells
of a western congressman whom he
once heard declaiming in Washing
ton hotel about the new navy: eve
must have speed in our new ships"
he said; 'san1 if I had my way about
it we would never build another cruiser
that could sail less than twenty faith
oms nm hCurr'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
lIow's This Z?

HOW 8 INIS
We offer Ona Hundred Doll IT; Reward for
any ca @ OF Catarrh that cannot b, cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
VIC, the undersigned. have known j. Che
ncy Tor the In Is years, and believe him per-
fectly ronor ,ble in all business tran actions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton IN dc by their firm.
WEST e. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
WALDiNG. KINSAS 6 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Hall e Cotarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing dir city upon the blood and mucous sur;
inces of th" system. p, ic', i5c per bottle. Sold
by all D uggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
ScOrned.

81 should think" began the
backward Mr.. Chappy.
eyes, interrupted the cruel young
woman, "but you didn't"
And Mr.. Chappy made up his mind
right then and there not to propose
to her, ever.-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29


EE-M. Medicated Smoking Tobacco
And Cigarettes
Are absolute remedies for Catarrh,
Hay Fever, Asthma and Colds;
Besides liyhtful smoke.
Ladies as we'll as men, use thess goods.
No opium or other harmful drug
Used In their manufacture.
EE.M. is used and recommended
BY some of the best citizens
OF this country.
If your dealer does not keep EE-M.
Send l3c. for package OF tobacco
And &c. for package of cigarettes,
Direct to the EE-M. Company,
Atlanta, Co.,
And you will receive goods By mail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
,tr. I,,,,t IVo,tj, t.;y;nr

10 one who suffers the maddening agony Of
Eczema, letter and such irritating, itching skin
diseases Every roughness of the skin from q
simple chap to Tettor aud Ringworm even OF
cured by Tetterine. Is comfort worth so cents
to You? That's the price of Tetterine at drug
stores, or by mail for price in stamps from J.I.
Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
Pnrlor Stunned to London.

A parlor fifty feet long by thirty
broad, once belonging to Cesar Phebus
d'Albert, Marshal of France under
Louis XIV, has just been transported
to u London club. The Gobelin
tapestry, representing the four ele-
ments, is extremely fine, as is the
carving of the oak panels. The room
was moved from the neighborhood OF
Bordeaux to Paris in Louis Philippe's
time and subsequently to London,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
AN OPEN LETTER
From Miss Sachner, Of Columbus,
O., to Ailing Women.

To all women who are ill:-It af-
fords me great pleasure to tell you of
the benefit 1 have derived from TAX
ing Lydia 2. Pinkhan's Vegetable
Compound. 1 can hardly find words to
express my gratitude for the boon
given to suffering women in that ex-
ccllent remedy. Before taking the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
Personal terislation.

"Sar, Weary, there's woman
tryin' to get congress to pass law
forcin' every man to marry"
"1'll bet that's her only chance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
A SUNSET BREEZE.

All the vong day ely rustic Of leaves
with burned like molten serpent OF
The reaper dropped tie binder fed from his
hrobng the worlds supreme oeslre
When out the We
OF that crlnkled theunmown grain;
the bird glad on the nest
And the that
For tho sunset in with healing upon Its breath
single sweetenng sweep;
slipped the pald angel OF DEATH
And lo knel the baby smiled in Its sleep
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

ISIS CAROLlNE
Scoville sat with
her sewing at q
round table in her
dining-room. 1t
was early sum-
mer, and through
the open French
wind VS. sh 9
could Look out
over New York
Bay and see the
church spires and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
Do We Need Big Muscles {?

By no means. Persons of herculean build fire.
quently possess minimum Of genuine vigor,
ana exhibit less endurance than very small.
people. Real vigor means the ability to diges"
and sleep well, and to perform reasonable
amount OF daily physical and mental labor
without unnatural fatigue. 1t is because q.
course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters enables
tho enfeebled dyspoptic to resume the allotted
activity of every day life, as we'll as to partici
pate without discomfort in its enjoyme ents, that
1t Is such pre-eminently useful m Medicine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 2trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. i. Ii. KLINE. Ltd. g3l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

The smallest diocese in the world Is
said to be that OF st, Helena. The
Bishop, DR.. We!by, receives o salary
Of 5000. and overaeas three clergymsn,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

For Whooping Cough. Piso's Cure Is a. suc-
cessful remedy.-M. P. DIETER; G7 Throop Ave-,
Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. II, 'H
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29
A Prose Poem.

she-"Wherei is my last years bathing suit?"
1Ie--"I am using 1t for pen. .wiperl"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

~ can't part with that" said the bald headed
man as he put the comb back in his pocket
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

a, sasHa & Ulcers Cured. mo. treatment
yAN svhbb 81. a. ROBERTS, New Berne, NC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-09-29

Letcher County. Kentucky, Populated BY
sthe Descendants of Old Benjamin Webb
Thirty Birthdays Every Day the Year
aroiInh... Curious Cnmnlicafinns
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-05-28
MEMoRIALDAY PROGRAM.

The soldiers, sailors and sons of vet
Grams will meet at the e. A. r. hall on
Monday May 81, at 10 o'clock a. m aud
there form in the order named below:
First, Music; Second. The Sons OF
Veterans; Third, Flower Girls and citi-
of the G. A. r., visiting committee and
citizens.
The flower girls consist of Edna
Wells, Genevieve Wells. Mable Marsh.
Kittie Blanchard. Oracle Erwin, Bessie
Erwin, Geriie Beeler. Bessie Colver,
Emma Hottewi,z. Eva Schnatterly,
DeEtte Welman, Leila Morse
At eleven a. m. they will take mp the
line of their march to the outskirts 'oi
the city where conveyances will be in
waiting to convey them to the GENET cry
and return. The committee have Sc
cured the Reitter building in which all
may spread the contents of their lunch
baskets ana the post and camp will fur
nish coffee and lemonade free.
AFTERNOON EXERCISES.
The Comrades and Sons of Veterans
will meet at the hall at 81 p. m. and
there form and march TO the Con
gregatiOnal church for the afternoon
ceremonies which will consist of speech
es interspersed with muse and recita
tions. All soldiers, sailors and sons of
veterans in this or adjoining counties
are cordially invite |.
j. X. Miller, Marshall of the Day.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-05-28
Mrs. Helen Dickinson Hartford,

Mrs. Helen Dickinson Hartford,
arrived in Klnsley last Friday evening.
Saturday afte noon sine held Il meeting
fpr The children at the Methodist
church at 2 80, at which time her sub
ject was Character Building" Quite
a number of children were present and
they all seemed very much interested
in the talk. At 3 80, in the same
place, the mothers meeting was held.
The subject, ''Health and Heridity",
was presented in a practical way to
the women present. Each WOMAN
felt better able to rise TO the response
bilities CT motherhood, and to give her
children the training along the lines
of purity that young people need. 1t
was a matter of Iegret among the
women present, that every mother in
town was not present to hear Mrs.
HarfOrd's inspiring words. 1t was
not only Il matter of regret, but IA
matter of astoliishment, that any
mother in Kinsley knowing that a
woman of national reputation was
to talk to them upon a subject so vital
to thinking women) was not present
1t is true that all mothers have gleat
many duties on Saturday afternoon;
it is IL busy time, but little "scien
tific thinking" in the matter of house
work, is the wise thing to do when
there are greater things to be learned
as to their duties as mothers.
In. the evening IA great many young
ladies were present. and they were so
delighted with Mrs. Harford's talk to
them that it was repeated Sunday
afternoon, at Mrs. j. NJ. Lewis home
The girls showed their appreciation of
he uplift by their bright attentive
aces. They will have more polse,
noIe dignity, il higher itle: of the
sa II, dness of their womanh ,od, he
C luse of the instruction gwen them.
At half past three O'clO ,k the mems
meeting was held at the COngrega
tiunal clIurcl, and the chapel was FL
led. 1t is Il matter of cOngratulatiDn
that the Kinsley men showed so much
interest in the social purity question
The thoughts presented to them were
such us would set them thinking, and
set them thinking along correct lines.
In tie evening the Congregational
church was filled to hear the lectlne
on '.Reforms and ReformerS," which
closed Mrs uarford's work in Kinsle,.
The subject WAS handled from an oi
timlstic standpoint that made one very
hopeful for the future
Kinsley feels that Mrs. IIarfurd's s
work has been Of great benefit III that
il has set us to thinking, anG given us
a greater idea of our responsibilities in
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-05-28

We recently interviewed Mr.. 5. ].
uai,, u, Rush Center, oil the judicial
situation. Mr.. Hale says he has not
heen Il candidate for judicial honors
and does not know that he will be.
He would like To see good, level head
ed men elected delegates to the Ness
City convention, and would like them
To go uninstructed, SO they shall not
be hampered in any way in selecting a
candidate, and that the candidate
selected should he the one who could
fill the position if elected, aid the one
who could poll the largest vote.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-05-28


Confident that lie has discovered d
reliable cure for consumption and ali
bronchial, throat and lung disease.
general decline aud weakness, loss OF
flesh and all conditions of WASTING.
and 10 make its great merits known
tie Will send free, TO any reader of the
CIR APlIlC vino may he suffering
\ Already, this NEW scientific course
of medicine has cured thousands of
apparently hopeless cases. The doc
ton considers it his religious duty-;l
duty he owes humanity-tO donate his
infallable cuie. He has royenCen-
sumption to le II curablG disease be-
yonu AZ Y doubt, and has OF iiie in his
lahi aIuri"S testimonials from those
benefited and cuied in all parts u
the world. Don't delay. Consump
tiOn, uninterrupted, mearS certain
death. Address T. " Slocam. NJ. C.
Pine street. New York When writ
ing Please give pXpie.S and poItotiice
address, nd mention this paper.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-05-28

The law fixing Il standard OF
weights and measures will go into eff.
feet about June l. Kansas heret ofore
has never had Il standard. which has
been the cause ot much confusion, and
the new law Will tend to obviate this
The standard pounds per bushel as
fixed by the new act, is herewith given:
Wheat, so: rye, So; shelled corn. Sc:
ear corn. &C; rice curn, 56, sorghum
seed, Sc; barley, IS; oats, 32; ban. 20:
cornmeal, 90; beanS, 60; millet seed
SO: Irish potatoes. sc; sweet potatoes,
so; turnips, So; flax seed. 56; onions.
81; salt. so; castor beans, As: dried
pouches, 33; dried apples, "a; greer
apples, As; coal, so; lime, 80: kaffi,
corn, SO.