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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
THE GULF STREAM.
wiAas the World Owes to this Great Ocean
Current.

Wu8k SuO tvoItQ OW09 70 kulS STodI SSOoU
Current.
The recognized ocean currents carry
an enormous quantity Of heat from the
tropics toward the poles. DR.. Croll,
Who has perhaps given more attention
to the physics Of the subject than
almost any other person, computes
that the Gulf Stream conveys to the
North Atlantic one-fourth as much
heat as that body receives directly
from the sun, and he argues that were
this and similar Pacific currents, only
. narrow tropical region of the globe
would be warm enough for habita-
ton.
Dr. Croll argues that slight change
in the relative values of northern and
southern trade-winds (such as he be-
lieve has taken place at various per-
iods in the past) would suffice to 30
alter the equatorial current which now
feeds the Gulf Stream that its main
bulk would be detected southwark in
stead Of northward, by the angle Of
Cape st. Rogue. Thus the Guk
Stream would be nipped in the bud,
and, according to DR.. Croll's estimates
the results would be disastrous for the
northern hemisphere. The anti
trades, which now are warmed by the
Gulf Stream, wonld then blow as cold
wind across the shores of western
Europe, and in all probability q glacial
epoch would superyene throughout the
northern hemisphere.
The same consequences, so far as
Europe is concerned at least, would
apparently ensue were the Isthmus of
Panama to settle into the sea, allow
ing the Caribbean current to pass in
to the Pacific. But the geologist tells
us that this isthmus rose at a compare
lively recent geological period, though
it is hinted that there had been some
time previously temporary land con-
nection between ahe two continents.
Are we TO infer, then, that the two
Americas In their unions and disuni-
ons have juggled with the climate OF
the other hemisphere? Apparently
30, If the estimates made of the inhu-
ence of the Gulf Stream be tenable.
It is far cry from Panama to Russia.
Yet it seems within the possibilities
that the meteorologist may learn from
the geologist of Central America some
thing that wifi enable him to explain
to the paleontologist of Europe how it
chanced that at one time the NAM
paoth and rhinoceros roamed across
nethern Siberia, while at another time
the reindeer and musk-o1 browsed
along the shores of the Mediterranean.
s-Harper's Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
GAINED IN STRENGTH

was Confined 20 the Bed Most OF tho
Tirae-The Remedy.
"Iwas much run down in health and had
70 keep my bed the greater part OF the
time, had no appetite and did not rest
we'll nights. Ibegan taking Hoods sarsa-
.parilla and my appetite returned and l
gained strength rapidly, and soon felt like
q new man. I attribute my escape from
illness Of any kind the past winter to tax
fae Hoods sarsapstills." ABEL MYERS,
Arthur, New York. Get hoods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
r. .,,. r.r.,veII I, snoken

On the deck of the steamer, or on board the
train that is TO bear you away from those dear
70 you you will If you are wise. have safely
slowed away in your luggage sufficient supply
Of that safeguard against illness-Hostetter's 8
Stomach Bitters. Commercial travellers, tour
10 the fortifying and saving properties Of the
great tonic. Use for constipation, bflfousness,
mslarial and kidney complaints and nervous
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

Col. BEN .. LUFELLr EterIInR BUUuH' II ID
Treas Lowell Arms Co. still the worlds bead
ouarters for guns, rifles and revolvers, fishing
tackle, skates and sporting goods OF every @e ser
fba bichest grade bicycles. The company was
the he moving Spirit in forming. the combination on
of the four leading manufacturers in this
country, the big Four, so.cailed, to hGia 15p Up
Those Who were handling the thousand and
one new Wheels the manufacturers were ashamed to
father Skicked" The profit on the cheap
wheels was very large. But they kicked to ono no
class guaranteed wheel at the price it has be-
forecost FORE to ride one made like the famous
razors. .'to sell" For this boon the public owes
the Lowell Arms Co. thanks, A catalogue que OF
wheels issued by the Big Four Combination
will be mailed free on application to the John
p. Lowell Arms Co., l3i Broad street, Boston,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
Unprofitable Numbers.

ST have heard said the pensive-
looking girl, ''that poets naturally
speak in numbers"
eyes," replied her father, 'the
trouble is that the numbers never
have any dollar marks in front of
them. Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

WAS leaning g
against the rail
ing in the park,
enjoying a cigar
and W a tching 6
the carriages as
they passed. It
was the fash
ionable hour,
and this was a
favorite occupa-
ton of mine.
Had I be en-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
THE SECRET.

Over the gray leagues Of ocean
The infinite yearneth alone:
The forests with wandering emotion
The thing they know not intone;
Creation arose but to see it,
A million lamps In. the blue;
But lover he shall be 1t
III one sweet maid is true.
e. E. WoodberrY, in the June Century
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

Nightingales warble about 1t
All night under blossom and star;
The wild swan Is dying without 1t,
And. the eagle cryeth afsr;
The sun he doth mount but to hnd IL,
Searching the green earth Ger;
But more doth mans heart mlnd IL,
oh, more, more, more!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
Send for Price List!

It is all that we ask
and it will cost but 2
postal To do IT. All
we ask is TO get your
eye for a minute on
details and prices;
The goods will sell
themselves. You
know as well as We
that the John r:
Lowell Arms Co. !of
which the indefatig-
able Col. Ben 9:
Lowell, Known all
over the world, Ia
treasurer and acting
head has made and
for q half century
maintained its great
reputation by the
m fac { re or
f: Nal, Tf IA
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
Autograph Audacity.

Many readers may recall experiences
in getting the autograph of Henry W..
Longfellow. The author of "Chats
with Celebrities" has something to say
about this very thing:
ST remember one very pleasantparty
at the poets dinner table, writes Mr..
Guild, sat which Mr.. Monti, Profess
sor E. N. Horsford and myself were
present, when Mr.. Longfellow related
q number of amusing anecdotes re-
specting applications that were made
to him for autographs. He was very
kind to autograph-seekers and used to
keep in little box upon his writing
table number of slips upon which
were written.
"'Yours very truly,
"'Henry W. Longfellow.
Gone of these would be sent to the
applicant by member of his family to
whom he passed over their requests.
"But the autograph-seekers were
not always satisfied with mere sigma
lure anu ue Oiteu SouV feA'o tAo-
one of his poems, signed with his
name. The most remarkable request,
however, came from lady in Boston,
who the poet said, sent him by express
a package of $50 blank visiting cards
with letter requesting that he in
scribe his name OF each of them the
next day, as she was to have grand
reception at which number of literary
people would be present and she
wished to present each one of her
guests with the poets autograph.
"This was too much for even Long
fellows good nature, and would seem
to be hardly credible had 1 not heard
it from the poets own lips"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. s2trial ottle and treatise free.
DR.. r. II. KLINE, Ltd. 9S1 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
Specific Tablets

Cure Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Structure, elect
and all chronic or acute affections of the genito-
urinary system. Restore weak organs and i'm
part vigor to both body and mind. One box
81 90; three boxes $3.50, by mail. Prepared by
HAGGARD SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
Wholesale by Lamar s. Rankin Drug Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21
ANonsensical A Notion.

Some felix's actually believe that they can cure
skin diseases through their stomachs. It's absurd
on its face-absurd on the face OF the man VINO
believes. too. because his disease stays right
there. STAYS there till he uses Teterine. IL
the only safe and certain cure for letter, King.
worm, Eczema and other Itchy irritations. GOOD
for Dandruff, too. At drug stores JO cents, or
by mail from j. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for % years.-L1zZ1E FERRELL,
Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, 'a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

4 Considering the fact that it always get roasted
the peanut manages to preserve fits cheerfulness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

Salt should be placed in the water in which
mating is washed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

E. B. walthan & Co., Druggists, Horse Cave,
Ky, ssyf: Halls Catarrh Cure cures every
ore that takes It." Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-07-21

Mrs winslcw's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums reduces fnfiamma-
tion, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23
4 MERrrED REnuKE.

The placidity of the United States senate was disturbed yesterday. We read that Senator Hoar rose and in a manner betraying much irritation, said tional institution a demand that the committee on foreign relations should no longer hold back the treaty of ar bitration, and thus impede its ratifica- tion, and sounding a warning that the senate must act speedily on this ques- ton, so as not to trife with public sentiment This, MT. Hoar went on to say, seemed to be proper time to say that such agitation by college profes- sors, ministers in the pulpit, etc., was ll-judged and in bad taste, and not likely to help the cause along. The senate committee was giving careful consideration to the treaty. It could not, and should not, hurry it's work un- duly The senate was a part of the treaty-making power of the United
 
 States. Its share in the work was dip lonlatic, and this work was deserving of the same privacy and delicacy as the work of ambassadors. It would act as promptly as it could, and act properly. It was indecent to try to push the senate into rash action, or to threaten it with punishment if it did not move fast enough to satisfy some outsiders. If, yielding to such pres | sure, it should agree to certain things which both our government and the British government wished afterward | to change, it would be abused for its haste as much as it was now abused I for it's inactivity.
 1 This rebuke was well-merited. Any educational institution that doesn't know better than to try to hurry the United States senate needs the kind oi education administered to it by Senator Hoar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23
DIs7ING GUISH ED.

What distinguished looking man." Yes, the last time saw him he was on the bench What, judge?" NO; a substitute ball player."-Cl Cleveland Plaindealer.
 Mother-You don't know how you worry me, dear; why, my hair is turn ing gray! Florrie-My, how you must have worried grandma; her hair is all white!-Household Words. why does Mrs. Wildgirl call her fast husband The Clipper? Doesn't he count at all in her own homer" "Oh, yes; its because he is so naughty."- Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
 Little Brother-"I love to have you come to see sister, MT. Tompkins'' ? 'Why, Dickie?" "'Cause she never likes that candy you bring her, an gives it to me" "-Chicago Record He was watching his neighbor's troublesome boy climb a tree, and he had a look of painful anxiety on his countenance Are you afraid the lad will fall?" was asked him. No" he replied; "Im afraid he won't"Tit- Bits
 He-Can you tell me the difference | between an Irlshman frozen to death and a Highlander on cold day? | She-No.
 He--Well, ones kilt with the cold, and t'other's cold with the kilt.-Lon- don Funny Cuts.
 Maria" grumbled MT. Billus, look 1 ing at the mess that lay on his plate, 'T saw the statement in the paper the other day that there are over 800 diff | ferent ways of cooking potatoes. I wish you would let the girl learn one of them" ."-Chicago Tribune.
 "In beginning remarked the lectur- CT, "I might say that I have come to the conclusion -"
 The burst of enthusiasm which the audience let loose at this iuncture struck the lecturer as constituting rather a doubtful compliment.-New York Evening Journal.
 "That is the most intelligent dog l ever saw" remarked Mir Blyl1ins "He understands every word I say to him. '
 Isn't that-er-a slight exaggera-
 tion?''
 | Not bit of it. If he didn't under | stand now WCulu lic SuCCGeu
 in doing exactly the opposite thing : Washington Star.
 Extortion.-The large and greasy ] bandit bowed low before the Contesso Opening package, he disclosed ar
 ear. ''This, miladi," said he, "is the ear of the worshipful count" ''The ransom" said the contessa, toying with her fan, twas set at ten thousand plunka ?" Exactly" said the bandit
 And remains at the same figure
 '"This," said the lady. her bosom heav- ing with emotion, ''is outrageous. |
 isn't business. As g. reasonable man you cannot expect me to pay full price for remnant. t."-Indianapolis Jour nal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23
HER MODEL HUSBAND.

Levity Provoked by Her Reply to the
 Question of a Spinster
 It was a woman's luncheon, and they had been exchanging opinions in regard to the husband question, both as a whole and with particulars. By the time ice cream was served the discuss sion had grown quite heated. and the hostess was beginning to look anxious. At the top of the table the woman in the chiffon vest and her companion in fur trimmed gown were at daggers drawn.
 Well, I don't care what any one says my husband Is as good as they make them" said the woman in the chiffon vest excitedly. He always rocks me to sleep when have a sick headache and he gets breakfast when the cook is away, and he always gets up in the night if the baby criesn She glared at the woman in the fur trimmed gown triumphantly, and she in turn glared back and took up the parable of speech
 Well, my husband" she remarked, with strong accent upon the possess sive case, never does any of those things: I should be sorry to see him do any of them. I detest a man who steps over into his wife's province. But he always looks after the furnace, and I never have to worry about the coal bill''
 The woman in the chiffon vest smiled disagreeably, and the hostess was about to interpose when the pretty woman | at the foot of the table spoke up. My husband does all the things you have mentioned" she said sweet | ly, "and a lot more. When we have no girl he washes the dishes and sweeps. and I've never had to get din- ner once since we've been married. always knew he was going to be love- | ly that way, because he said so little about it. I never had much faith in l the men who talk so much. When we were first married we talked about ! it, and he spoke beautifully. T don't | say I'll always do ti, Jennie" he said ! the first time I was without a girl but I'll always help. And he's been better than his words right along Last night he even made the porride1 so it would be ready for breakfast this morning, and every morning he brings me a cup of coffee before I get up." 1 With the smile of a conscious con- l queror she toyed with her menu card | and smiled sweetly at the angry women at the other end of the table They were speeches. but the woman in the goldrimmed glasses who sat ir the middle, gave her a keen look and smiled, too.
 Something has got to be done fol the protection of us poor spinsters, she said, merrily, and if any one elst tells husband story I shall retaliatt with a tale regarding a wonderful cal which l possess. But, first before WI quit the subject, let me ask question How long" turning to the pretty wo man. have you been married?"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23
SLEEPY BURKE's DISCOVERY.

Sleepy Burke isn't as sleepy as his name would indicate. In fact, he is very wide-awake. Sleepy is a Chicago criminal and like most wide-awake people who were out of jail at the time he visited the great fair at Chicago. One day Sleepy was going through the electrical building and he noticed an experiment there which m- nnediately interested him. An exhibitor was burning holes through various metals by electricity. He explained to l the intensely interested MT. Burke that the heat generated by the electricity almost instantly took the temper" out of the hardest metals-even case-har- dened steel--and that the softened metal could then be melted almost as easily as lead. Sleepy thanked him and passed on. He persistently pur- sued the path of thought into which he was led by the experiment, and the other day he quietly announced that electricity could be used in opening safes. Knowing that "Sleepys" knnwl- edge of safe-opening was that of an ex- pert some of the inhabitants of Chicago paid strict attention to his quiet re. mark. The result is that it has been demonstrated in Chicago within the last ten days that no safe is burglar proof" providing the burglar can util. ize electricity in his work. Several oi the best safes in the market, guaran- teed to be "burglar-proof," have beer entered by means of the electric car sbon within ten minutes, and those who have watched the experiment are unit in declaring that the application oI electricity to burglary means the prac- tical abolition of heavy safes. It k declared that the safe of the future
 will be built just heavy enough to pro.
 tect against fire, and here its mission
 will end.
 ] Why Sleepy Burke let out his dis
 covery before extensively utilizing i
 doth not appear. Perhaps he wanted
 to show the world that he knew thing
 or two as well as some others.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23
The Diary Of A Dyspeptic.

Friday, No0. 6.--Stil1 here. Nerve If have any left) didn't fail, and the means" was all ready. But, do you know, I've laughed this morning for the first time in months. chanced upon some political editorials in the -. At first l found myself smil- ing, and then--I can scarcely believe it-I just laughed right out. It was too funny for anything;' would make a horse laugh if he tried 'sense," some of that stuff-well, it did me good. It was the first real sensation have had for weeks and months outside of that horrible gnawing feeling i'll my stom- ach. It seemed like a good omen. Had sort of feeling of something good a. bout to happen. Could not define or give any reason for it.-just feeling. Well, l laid the paper down, and my wife came over and picked it up. Sup pose she thought I had gone crazy, hearing a laugh from such a pitiable wreck as l have come to be. She looked the page over, seemed to get in- terested in something at the bottom of one of the columns, and then she turned to me and said, ''Was this what you were laughing at Tom?" and she pointed to an adv. headed Watch This.' It said Watch this for your life or for the life of your wife, your husband, etc." That was the queerest thing!
 To be continued,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23

reading" he told himself, ''accompani- cd by a fat cigar" And he purred at the prospect of reading and smoking and smoking--undisturb by the bubbles of chance acqualntances. And he did everything so easily, so elegantly-he was gentleman-an American gentleman.
 He placed a handful of papers by his side. He produced jewelled cigar case from his breast pocket. He put cigar between his lips. He closed the case with a snap and re- turned it to it's resting place slowly, calmly. From his trousers pocket he produced pearl penknife, with which he clipped the cigar, and then returned the knife to its resting place--calmly slowly. From his waistcoat pocket what host of pockets men have, to | be sure-he produced a silvermatchboX and struck light l The guard blew his whistle. | In dashed young lady, all breath less She scrambled into the seat op- posite the gentleman. The gentleman paused. The gentleman swore, but the young lady did not hear him. ! The train glided out of the station.
 The young lady arranged her skirts, and as she did she saw the match burn to the end. She saw the match l fall from the gentlemans hand. She saw the cigar case produced, the cigar replaced among it's fragrant compan- ions and the case returned to the | pocket
 | She chuckled-alnost aloud | He swore--almost aloud.
 He buried himself in his paper.
 She laughed outright.
 He looked up. And what did he 1 see?
 He saw a. little, neatly gloved hand find it's way into a tailor made skirt pocket He saw the hand embracing the dainest of little cigaretts cases, a gold matchbox, en suite. He saw a cigarette between the first and second fingers of the left hand, and match between the fingers and thumb of the right.
 And what did he hear?
 T hope monsieur does not object to smoke. "-Boston Budget.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-23

She made black broadeloth. bodice,
 close fitting back, with wide folded sat
 in girdle in green and black. The
 front of the bodice was scarlet satin
 under black chiffon, and tiny bolero
 fronts were lined with scarlet and so
 closely braided with black that the
 green cloth beneath hardly showed. A
 tiny edge of black Persian lamb finish
 ed the edges of bolero and skirt. The
 same dress planned at once would have
 cost three times it's actual cost when
 the skirt was bought at a bargain.
 A beautiful skirt was that pictured
 here, its material being Russian green satin, over which was accordeon pleat- ed black spangled chiffon. The accom- panying bodice was plain green satin
 and had a short empire coat of green velvet bordered with sable and dotted
 with paste jewels. The sleeves were satin covered with tulle, and the wide
 corselet belt was black velvet.
 According to current usage, it is far
 better to have your dress. made of in-
 expensive material, silk lined, than to have it of the richest velvet without the necessary lining. Silks are so in- expensive that there Is little excuse for trying to save money on Things, and | it is wise to get the very best, because a well selected silk lining should out wear the dress. American women are beginning to practice that economy whose first law is that the right thing shall always be in the right. place, no matter whether it is a new thing or | not and it is decreed that silk is a good deal more in the right place on | the inside than on the outside of a dress. FLORETTE.