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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS
OIL SPILLED ON THE CARPET.

II q careless maid in filing the
many lamps now so popular about q
house spills the oil or allows it to run
down upon the carpet, it is we'll to-
wipe up as much Of the oil as possible
from the carpet; then sprinkle the
SPOT with buckwheat flour or corn
meal, and pin a paper or cloth over it.
About five hours later sweep up all the
meal, sprinkle afresh and cover as be-
fore. This operation must be re.
peated twice day until the oil has all
been absorbed. The length OF time
will. of course, dependupon the guam
tity of grease taken up by the carpet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
MYSTERY OF THE DOWSER.'
THE PROFESSIONAL WATER FIND
ERs OF ENGLAND. :,
Streams -Four Hundred Feet Be-
meath the Earth's Surface Locat-
ed-Employed by Land Owners.

Streams -Four Hundred Feet BE-
meath the Earth's Surface Locat-
ed-Employed by Land Owners.
DsYcaoLoGIcAL sharps have
- been deeply stirred the past
few weeks, says London LET.
ter in the New Orleans Pic.
ayune, by attempts made to fathom
the mystery of the "dowsers. You
may not know what a dowser is. and
when you do know, you will probably
discredit the existence Of such aper.
SON. A dowser is a man, or woman,
who is possessed of some curious oc'
cult force which gives the owner the
power to locate hidden streams OF
water flowing 200 or 400 feet beneath
the surface of the earth. A dowser
can walk over an unknown piecs OF
country and point out the exact pot
where. q we'll or pipe can be sunk. he
can tell the exact depth at which
water will be found, and also the num-
ber of gallons an hour which con be
pumped up.
Dowsers are scientifically termed
hydroscopists. The presence OF sub.
terranean water has peculiar etec'
upon their nervous systems. The
dowser, ,Gheu prosecuting his work,
always carries haze! twig in his
hands. When he reaches q spot where
water is lowing underneath the hazel
twig bends and points downward.
This sounds fantastic and unreal, but
the truth OF it must be acknowledged
or the testimony of some OF the most
respected British peers doubEed. The
psychic folks, who have been lnyest!'
eating the dowser mystery, have col
Iectei mass of corroborative facts
from scores of great land owners and
men who stand high in the opinion OF
the public. These men are either liars
or the doings of the dowsers are real.
There are five or SIX professional
dowsers in England, and the leader OF
these is a young man OF thirty, named
Leicester Gstaker. He is accumuiat.
ing fortune by his curious work, and
he is kept SO busy that ne employs
forty assistants. wko complete the
work his strange faculties map out.
Dowsers have recently been employed
By such august personages as the
Duke OF Rutland, the Duke OF Beau
fort, the Duke of Grafton, Lord Jer.
sew, Sir E. Welby Gregory, and host
of others of like prominence. Dowsers
demaud rich pay, and it would seem
that il people OF this caliber OF those
lust named did not have faith in the
arb they would not take cognizance OF
it by patronizins it, and paying we'll
for it, too.
1t is practically agreed among those
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
MANAerMEsr OF HOUSE PLANTS.

MANAGEMENT OF HOUSE PLANTS.
"Keeping plants indoors in living
rooms is something that great many
persons make lamentable failure OF"
said an old florist, sand the reason is
that they overlook some of the very
simplest rules that govern the yegeta-
ton and blooming of plants. They
subject them to extremes of wet and
drynese, heat and cold, and allow the
soil in them to become hard and
baked, or sour and sodden, which last
state is absolutely fatal to the beauty
and health of plants, if it does not de-
stroy them altogether. Perfect drain
age, abundance Of light and warmth
and moderate amount of moisture
are required for their best develop
ment. The soil must be fairly rich /.
and nutritious, but free from crude
materials. Well-rotted sod and very.
old stable refuge, with small amount
OF sand to keep the mass from packing,
will be found the most desirable. Ge-
raniums and dverbenas do best in mod
erately cool atm osphere, and may be
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

is bolero in shape, and consists OF a
foundation OF coarse cream lace so
studded and incrusted with
Jewels it is impossible to see the lace
threads. They cost anywhere from
$1,000 up, and are fer too expensive
ever to become common. They are
very rich aud Oriental looking, worn
with handsome velvet aad silk gowns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

ton of braid. A neat turn over collar
is Mt the neck.
Attractive coats can be made from
auy one of the regulation heavy
weight cloakinas such as bouc'e,
,rieze, tweed, cheviot, etc., and can
safely sc recommended for general
utility Or practical wear.
A seryiccsble accompaniment to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

The first true medical discovery
made by means of the new Roentgen
rays is now chronicled in the report
from Berlin that the1ight has revealed
tho action of the heart, in cases of
asthma. It is declared that the right
hall Of the diaphragm stops work
during the attack. and the left hall is
compelled to bear oil the exertion.
This revelation may lead to some new
slleviative remedy for this distressing
disease, suggests the Trenton IN. ~
American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

States, which will send exhibits Of
their resources. Its international
character is assured by the fact that
recognition and encouragement has
been given by many of the great
Nations OF the world. Japan. China,
Austria, England. Mexico and the
Sonth American States will be repre-.
serted. and many of them have already
serIt exhibits and their buildings are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

The ST. Louis Star thinks the Presi-
dency is pretty safe life insurance,
as the widow OF President who dies
while in Office has a pension of $4,000
a year, besides what is usually raised
by the people of the country. When
Garfield died the sum of 100000 was
saised TO. Mrs. Garfield, making her
independent for life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

the little garment is tho comfortable
Tam O'Shanter that can be made of
the Same material, thus completing
very natty little school outfit. TO
mike this coat for child OF eight
years will require two and quarter
yards of fifty-four-inch wide material.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
specd OF Carrier Pigeons.

Experiments made with carrier pig
cons IN connection with various Eu.
ropean armies show that the speed Of
the carrier in calm weather and for
short distances is about 1910 yards q
minute. With very strong wind in
the direction of the light bird has
reached 1880 yards minute.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
COAT AND JACKET.
STYLISH GARMENTS FOR COLD
WEATHER WEAR.
a Correct Jacket OF Electric Seal,
With Jaunty Hat-Comfort-
able Coat and Hat for
a Little. Miss.

X DECIDEDLY correct gar.
y ment, fashioned in electric
M seal, is shown in the first
large picture and described
by May Manton. The jaunty hat is of
tobacco. brown felt with trimmings OF
forest green ribbon and natural cocque
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

GIRLS INDIGO BLUE CLOTH JACKET.
Indigo blue cloth made this stylish
little coat. 1t is of generous length
with loose-itting fronts that close in
double breasted style with handsome
smoked pearl buttons and button
holes. The upper edges of the front
are reversed to form lapels that meet
the rolling collar in uneven notcbes;
cornered pocket laps cover the
openings to inserted pockets in the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
Funeral Baked Meats in Kansas.

At Moonlight, Dickinson County,
Kan, seventy-seven relatives attend
ed the funeral OF aged Mrs. Katherine
Bert and spent most of the day in the
ceremonies, psusing at noon to par.
take of feast and lingering at the
grave after the lowering of the coffin
to witness the filling in.-New YORK
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

Never in the history Of the United
States has such q wave Of organization
rs at present exists been known, says
she Midland Mechanic. But in all this
boom there is one drawback-the
small town. BY small it is not meant
towns where there are 500 or more
york1ngmen of the various trades, but
places where but th,ee or four work.
men of aay one trade find employ
ment
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

It has been estimated that at least
two and one-half per cent. ofthe entire
population of She United States make
their living out of the electric light
and power industry and the branches
Of trade directly dependent upon it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

the foot of the terrace there will burst
fountain, and on all sides artistic
features will be grouped in harmony
with the Parthenon itself, making 1T
the chief point Of interest to the
visitors.
Near the Parthenon will be another
interesting reproduction, known as
the Rialto. For centuries the Riabo
has been an object of interest to both
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

.lcep, underlying plalts rne one.
scanned gigot sleeves tit the nrm closely
from wrist to elbow; the fulness above
may be collected in forward or back
ward turning plaits or in gathers, as
preferred. The wrists are completed
with deeo faring cuffs. The large and
protective storm collar fits closely to
the necl, rolling softly away ut the
back and faring widely at the front,
where it,; corners are prettily rounded.
Plush, velvet, brocade, Persian and
other ses eonable cloths are com mend
ed to develop stylish and comfortable
coats by the mode.
To MAKE this coat for lady having
a thirty, six inch bust will require
three and three-quarters yards OF fifty
four.incil wide material.
COMFORTABLE COAT FOR LITTLE MISS.
The comfortable aud stylish little
garment depicted in the second large
illustration, and also described by May
Mantop, is developed in rough -faced
coating showing a boucle effect. 1t is
of becoming length, and has loose
fronts tlat lap widely with large bone
buttons and button holes. Pockets
may be n serted in the fronts for con.
venience, or the braid applied as illus
trated to simulate pockets. The sides
aud back OF the coat fit the figure
somewhat closely with the usual num-
her of seams entering into the trim
adjustment. The fulness below the
waist lire of the centre, and seam OF
the side body Is arranged in deep un-
derlyina plalts that stand out stylish
". The one.seanled gigot sleeves oil
moderate fitness fit the forearm close
ly, while the fulness above falls in
short dropping puff effect. The wrists
are completed with fancilul decora-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

Tweed, cheviot. homespun. kersey
and diagonal are desirable materials
for making, with machine stitching rs
finish, or the coat can be made OF
light weight cloth IN wbipcord, melton
or box cloth in any one OF the fashion.
able colors, such as dove color. dahlia,
myrtle or forest green.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

contributor to the London Spec
tator has come to the conclusion that
bamble bees have consciences. In
the matter OF the sting it has long
been known that they have no
scrunles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
JEwELED JACKETS.

The wealthy New York society girl
is enjoying new and Sparkling gar
ment known as the jeweled jacket. 1t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

A company has been formed at
Paintsville, Ky., TO operate the camel
coal mines near that place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

AK oak, still living In Tilford, near
Farnham, is mentioned in e charter OF
Henry Of Bois under the date of 1850.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03
THos. j. ADAMS, PRoPRIETOR.
soTEs AND COMMENT.

lFlammariop, the eminent French
astronomer. insists that on q recent
occasion he saw q canal on Mars
do,,bIed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

laborers in tao gardens and fields,
thus taking counsel OF experience as
well as of textbooks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-03

TTENNEssEE will hold a worlds
! falr at Nashville, beginning
May /, 1897, and conii2uing
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

Ia Colorado the rainfall for May has
been less than the average for that
mouth, while in New Mexico it has
been three times thai of normal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

The article in the HERALD recently
regarding the work done by the kim
Gergartens Of the public schools, brings
fUrLn the following from the Pecos
Valley News in praise of the Ell Paso
puullc schools. L. Paso may not be
the most moral Guy in Texas, but 10
one partICulIar, she out ranks them
aIl-that of her puOlic schools. She
mas he kinder Earten attachment that
10 other city so far as we know pos. eS-
ses This Kindergarten department is
il connection with the public school
aaG : Just as free to all children. She
has IL under the best teachers to be
loud. When all schools recognize the
advantage of this department, they
VIII nave made Il great stride toward
higher ana better education.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

The Postal Telegraph Co., is extend
ing its system south from Albuquerque
and viii build a line to the City OF
Mexico. Owing to the high water in
the Rio Granue the work of puttin O
up the poles and strlnging the wires
along The RIVER mas been delayed con-
size. ably but about 81 men are now at
work along the river. The line has
been constructed to d point about 10
mics this size of AIbuque, que. Two
copper wires are being strung and the
linz VIII probably be completed to Ell
Paso by the end of next month if there
are not too many delays on account of
hi OH water. Tie lire will follow the
Mexican Central railroad from Ell Pas O
TO the Guy of Mexico.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

/ Those who have given much thought
to the future trade relations of the
western hemisphere have real zed thai
we are seeing the dawn of great com
mercial era. Up to the present the
people Of the United States and of the
| Spauish-spa aking republics have
known comparatively little of one an
other. That Indifference is brea king
down and the future certainly has in
store the development Of a great COM
merce between these cOun sries. The
Mexican government seems to appre-
clate this fact more than does the Un-
lied States. and as a means of prepar-
ing its people to treat to the greatest
advan tage with us, English is IN 4de
compulsory study in the public schools
of MeXico-and that country has a
splendid school system. Very few peo-
pie in the United States have a kuOwl-
edge of the Spanish tongue and seem
to have no care TO acquire it. There is
movement in Texas to have Spanish
taught in the schools. On this SUBJ
ject Maj. 81. G. Ripley. the well-known
engineer, recently said to the Calves
ton News
| would like to speak of one thing
which has occurred to me very often
during my trip, and that Is the neces-
sity of teaching Spanish in the public
schools. At present there is DO op-
pOrtuuity for the children to learn
Spanish in the public schools, and yet
it is, in my opinion, much more i'm
portant than German, French, Latin
or Greek, even As disciplinary study,
because it is the most perfect language
of all. y great many Americans are
going into Mexico. In fact, all the
large commercial houses are directed
by forei gners, and to make a success it
is abso' utely necessary to know Span
ish. Therefore, if there is any way by
which the public schools can advance
seems to me that it would be of more
benefit than any modern or dead Ian
guage that can be taught.
1t would seem to many practical
minds that the teaching of live Ian
guage, and one that would prove of
practical use, would be preferable to
instruc' ion in dead tongue. 1t is
claimed for Latin, for instance, that
its chief purpose is a mental drill. al
though knowledge Of that tongue
helps 10 better understanding of
English. One who has stud ed Latin
may acquire Spanish very readily: but
no one IN the public SC ools learns to
speak Latin, because there is no call
for is use as Il spoken language.
Might not the proposition be reversed
and the statement made that one who
mas d KNOW iruSS Oh spanish VIII nnu
the study of Latin easy? Bg being
taught to speak Spanish the pupil
would receive the impOri ant mental
drill and would a. the sumo time have
learned something that would be of
practical commercial value to him
And, should he desire to pursue his
studies into the classics. he would find
the pa h of kuowled &c greatly smooth
ed through his acquaintance with Span
ish.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

The annual census of Chicago. just
completed, shows population of about
l,SUU, UUO, an increase within the year
OF $4,000.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

by regulating the bowels, thereby pre-
venting Thousand ami one derange-
meuts of the system which follow neg
lect of this precautiOn. Once used for
this purpose, DR.. Pier, e's Pleasant
Pellets are always in favor. They're
liver pill, than blue pills or calomel
Their secondary effect is to keep the
bowels open and regular-not to con-
stipate,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03
There is Nothing so Good.

There is no ming just as good DIS Dr.
Kings New Discovery Tor consum D.
ton, coug hs anu cUlIs, so demand it
and do no5 permit the dealer to sell
you some substitute. H VIII not claim
there i alythipg better, but in order
to make more profit he may claim
something else to be just as good
You Want Dr.. Kings New Discovery
because you know IL TO be sale and re-
llaUle, anu guaranteed to do good or
money refuuued d. For coughs, colds.
conoump ion and for all affections of
throat, chest ana lungs, there is moth
ing so good as is Dr.. Kings New Dis-
cOVery. Trial bottle free at w. A.
Irwin q Co.'S, wholesale and retail
drug store. Regular size 80 cents and
SI.UO
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

For three years we have never
been without Chamberlain Cole,
Cholera and D .arrhoea remedy in the
house, says a. H. fatter, with E e.
Atkins & Co., Indianapolis, led, land
u wife would as soon think Of being
" ithoLt flour as d bottle OF TINS Renee
dy IN the summer season. We have
used i with al three OF our children
ADD it has never failed to cure-not
simply stop pa n, buG cure absolutely.
IL Is all right, and any one who tries il
will find it So" For sale by all drug
gists,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

Also commodity rate of 81 81 per 100
pounds on dry goods, boots and shoes
See that your freight is routed via the
Morgan steamship line in care of South.
ern Pacific company at New Orleans,
the only through fat freight line be,
tween New York and this city,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

Renewed complaints from all civil
lied countries that the bicycle is ruin
ing the saudlers' trade, dlmini hi u q
The Incomes of veterinary surgeons,
etc. I he 500 motor carriage for
everybody Will complete the Danish
menJ Of the horse from cities
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03
FOR SALE

CORNER OF CAMPBELL and Tex
| as streets; room for four houses 'front.'
ing east. Price low.
EIGHTY-SIX feet fronting North
Kansas street for 5000.
| HOUSE NO. GA San Antonio street.
LARGE LOT on ST. Louis street
| near Campbell ST.
HOUSE No. 21S Myrtle street with
lot extending through to San Antonio.
WARE HOUSE PROPERTY on Ell
Paso street below Ketelsed & Dege-
tau's. Very cheap. Reached by three
railroad tracks.
LARGE BRICK WAREHOUSE at
bargain.
CULTIVATED and uncultivated
lands in the valley above and below Ell
Paso.
CORNER LOTS on San Antonio
street near residence of Waters Davis.
SIXTY FEET on West Overland
street near City Hall.
DOUBLE HOUSE 1O7 & 100 Santa
Fe street, and vacant lot, 48s feet adj
joining.
TWO STORY HOUSE No. 311 Tex
as street; for 50, 100. $500 cash-balance
in quarterly payments.
SATTERTHWAITE ADDITION
Corner of Oregon and Rio Grande
streets, seven lots cheap.
NORTH EAST corner, Block Alex
ander5 addition.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

Boston's messenger boy who stole
$50, 600 of the money of the bank he
worked for returned it all. minus S120
which, OF course, went for brand new
bike and a gorgeous sweater. 1t would
be cheaper to give messenger boys this
outfit at the start.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

A Mr. Amberg, of Kentucky, died
from the elects of a mosquito bite
while carrying an accident policy for
500, 900. Ine company refused 10 pay
tue claim, but The WIDOW won her suit
for the money. Inc dearest mosq ultu
bite on record.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-03

A. O. v. W.
Meets in G. A. &. hall on the first anc
third Tuesdays in each month Visitins
brothers cordially invited.
FRED WIDMAN. N. W.
.. o. KEIFz. Rsco rder.
The leader., 1897-02-03
This Yellow Dog Loves Peace.

A yellow dog. one of your plain, Or
binary yellow ours, acted the part of
n peacemaker the other day and
brought to an abrupt conclusion a
schoolboy's fight. Two lads attending
the Haven school, on Wabash avenue
get into an alteration, and in an in
credibly short space of time were POM
melting each other in the most approved
fashion. 1t was just at this juncture
that the yellow cur appeared. Taking
IN the situation at glance, he barked
once or twice and in half q dozen
bounds came up with the fighting
schoolboys. Then he started in 10 make
more fun for the half score on-lookers
First he nipped at the legs of one of
the boys and then at the other. 1t was
evident that he did not want to bite
hard, for the struggling youngsters did
not pay the least attention to his at
tacks. Suddenly he grabbed the shoe
strap of the larger boys shoe between
his teeth and began to pull on it for
dear life. The lad reeled and then fell.
lie had been fairly tripped by the dog.
The other youngster picked up his hat
and the fight was over. Seated on his
launches near the curb, the yellow dog
blinked intelligently at the boys, ut
tered two or three sharp, joyous yelps
and started off toward Fourteenth
street wagging his tail.-Chicago
Chronicle.