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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
LAND OF TOYS.
Great Attention Paid to chidren's Plea
sures in Mexico.

sures in Mexico.
Mexico has often been called the land
of sunshine and the land of flowers,
but it might with equal reason be
called the land of toys. There is proba-
bly, no city in the world where more
attention is paid to the production OF
everything that will please and amuse
children. There are street pedd'ers
without number, sidewalk booths and
great stores that do nothing but sell
toys.
A great surprise is in store for the
average American upon coming to
Mexico. The stores are wonders of
beauty and completeness. But from the
outside one gains little idea of the
beautiful things inside. A window full
of dolls is all you see; you go in and
ask, either in words or signs, to see
the toys and you are taken upstairs
into wonderland and shown toys im-
ported from every part of the world.
The dolls are from three inches high
to three feet, beautifully dressed ,and
cost in gold from 81 cents to $40. There
are baskets beautifully lined, in which
you will find doll of any size you
wish, dressed completely, and beside
her will be from three to twelve COM
plete suits of underclothes, dresses,
shoes and hats. lou will see entire
bed room sets, brass beds with canopy
tops, all made up, with lace draperios,
a wash stand with complete toilet set,
and the dresser. Another thing for
girls, which would complete the play
house is cooking stove. These range
in size from by 1-2 feet to the larg-
est, 8 by 21-2 feet. The largest one is
the most complete. 1t has an oven a
foot wide by two long, and under this
is an alcohol burner; then, on top OF
the stove are six holes, with utensils
that will hold about pint each, and
under each Of these holes is an alcohol
burner. 1t has a hot water tank, and
besides the six utensils Is wash boiler.
The musical toys are numberless.
There are bears that dance as the
music box plays; boys that play leap
frog to music, and negro boys that
play the banjo and dance. There is no
limit to the number of different kinds.
Boys cannot help being pleased with a
miniature stable, with horses, carriages
and harness all complete. There are
jockey outfits, and steam engines with
alcohol fires, and in fact every kind OF
toy under the sun can be found in
Mexico, from the funny rag dolls made
by the Indians to completely furnished
houses imported from Europe.-Moderp
NeYicO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Missouri produces as much zinc as
all the other states together.
Upward of fifty miles of railway
lines are laid in Krupp's factory.
The use of petroleum for fuel for
marine boilers is increasing in France.
It is said that new steel plant. cost
ing 81, 900, 600, will be built at Buffalo.
Father Danforth, of Springfield, o.,
has two cows which he drives in har-
ness.
Twelve veterans of tho wal Of 1872
are yet living, with ages running from
ninety to one hundeed and four years.
The highest pilot charges made any
where in the world are levied at San
Francisco, although the harbor and its
approaches are ample and safe.
Relic hunters have almost carried
away the old house at Poland, o., the
sceneof McKinley's boyhood. It,with
the trees near by, has been practically
picked to pieces.
The subject of divorce begins to en-
gage the serious attention of philoso-
piers of France. In 1882 the per-
centage of divorcee was one in 1000,
while today it is twenty-five in 1000.
At Coggins' mill, near Sisson, CAL,
the loggers cut tree short time ago
which was just 404 years old. 1t was
eight feet in diameter and produced
$4,000 feet of lumber.
Boston has a society OF direct de-
scendants of passengers on the mem
orable trip of the Mayfower to Ply
mouth. 1t has already 11S members
and nearly 100 other persons have been
authorized to file their proofs of eligi-
bility to membership.
In the city of Durango, Mexico, is an
iron mountain 640 feet high, and the
iron is from 60 to 70 per cent pure.
The metallic mass spreads in all di-
rections for radius of three or four
miles. The entire deposit is sufficient
to supply all the iron required in the
world for 1000 years.
Gypsum has been discovered in
large quantities in Big Horn county,
Wyoming, and is being used by the
settlers for roofing their houses. Mix
ed with thin mortar and spread upon
the roof it soon becomes as hard as
adamant and makes a most excellent
protection against the elements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
WOMAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
BLACK HANDKERcHIEFs.

Black handkerchiefs are announced
as the latest craze in Paris. A pleas
ing modification of this fancy is white
handkerchief with black border en-
broidered with wreath of tiny flow
ers. Handkerchiefs of pale pink
mauve, yellow, blue and even purple,
are among the seasons novelties, and
they are embroidered with white ini-
tials and trimmed around with lace
but the daintiest of all is pure white
handkerchief sheer and fine, with q
fight of butterflies embroidered in
one corner and reaching we'll into the
centre.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
A Claim to Antiquity.

"Mother," said thoughtful Boston
child to his maternal relative.
"What is it, Waldo?"
els Philadelphia older than Bos-
ton, mother?"
"Of course not, my son. The first
settlement was made in Charlestown
in 1880, while William Penn did hot
arrive on the site of Philadelphia un=
til fifty-fve years later"
"That was always my impression,
mother, but how is it that Philadei-
phia is mentioned in the Bible, while
Boston is not?"-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
THE cosrn1Esr MATERIALS EVER WOVEN.

THE cosTI1EsT MATERIALS EVER WOVEN.
One of the most beautiful and with.
out doubt the costliest materials even
woven in Lyons, France, is the mag
nifcent and unique brocade manufac-
tured last summer for the German EN-
press. The ground is silvery-white
silk, and the highly raised design con-
sist of bold sprays OF flowers and foil.
age, among which bright plumaged
blrds disport themselves. Every petal,
leaf or feather is perfect, and the
whole stands out in such strong relief
that OF distance the effect is as though
the pattern was laid lightly upon the
silk beneath.
One weaver alone was capable Of
producing this masterpiece. and it
took him many long months to com.
plete piece Of sufficient length for q
gown. The wages he received, in
addition to his ordinary pay, were at
the rate OF $40 per yard, tho eventual
price of The brocade being Sl2O per
yard. The stuff had been specially
ordered for q State gown for the EN-
press, but when Her Majesty beheld
it she instantly exclaimed that it vas
far too beautiful to cut up, and gave
the command that curtains be made
of it instead of utilizing it for the pur-
pose originally intended. Up to that
date the most expensive material on
record was the cloth OF gold bought
by Louis XIV. for q dressing gown,
which cost, according to modern
reckoning, the respectable sum of $50
per metre.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

The invention of Alabastine marked new
era in wall coatings, and from the standpoint
of the building owner was u most important
discovery 1t has from small beginning
branched out into every country of the civil
lized world. The name "kasomine" has be-
come so offensive 10 property owners that
manufacturers of cheap kalsomine prepara-
name, and attempting to sell on the Alabas-
tine companys reputation.
Through extensive advertising and personal
use. the merits or the durable AlaDastfne are
so thorou:hly known that the people insist on
gettin. these goods and will take no chance of
spelling their walls FOR q possible saving OF at
the most but few cents. Thus it Is again
demonstrated that merit wins, and that man.
ufacturcrs Of lirst-alass articles will be sup
ported by the people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

Tho readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least ono dreaded disease
that science has been able 10 cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
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 tho blood and mucous sur
faces of tho system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing Its work. The
J-oprietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails 10 cure. Send for list Of
testimonials. Address
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
ALost Temperance lesson.

Colonel Kaintuck Offering his flask
to stranger on railroad train n)-"Have
o swig, stranger?"
Stranger (atemperance advocate, with
dignity)-"No, sir, I thank you"
GAIL right; got your own flask, /
reckon. That's the best way, after
ALL"
"Some years ago, when travelling in
Alaska, I came across tribe which
had never known the taste of liquor
"Eh? White men?"
"No; savages."
"Of course, of course--enough to
make anybody savage. New York
Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
SOM 90 Eieward in Gold |!
AHEaNz Well Worth Trying For.

In the word BEAUTIFUL are nine letters. Yon
arc smart enough to make fourteen words. we feel
sure: and If you do you will receive reward. DO
not use a letter more times tLan II occurs In Ihe
word BEAUTIFUL. Use only English words; Inc
Household Publishing and Printing Co, proprietors
Of The Household Companion, will pay $4,000 In
cold to the person able to make the Longest list OF
English words from the letters in the Word BEAU
TIfUL; s30CO for the SECOND longest 3sOcO for ths
third; SlG.OO each for the next hye ana 5000 eaeh
for the next ten longest lists. The above rewards
are given free and solely for the purpose OF attract
Ing attention to our handsome ladies magazine,
TiE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION. containing
fortyeiaht pages finely illustrated Latest Fashions
articles on Horticulture, Cycling. Cookery General
Household Hints etc. and stories by the lest stand
ard authors; published monthly, price 90 cents
per wear, making 1t the lowest-priced magazine
In America In order to enter the contest II Is
necessary for you to send with your list Of words
FOURTEEN 2-cep5 stamps. or % cents IN silver,
which will eutitle you TO half-years subscription
to THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION. In addition
to the above prizes will give 30 everyone sending
us a list of fourts n or more words handsome sil-
YER souvenir SPOON Lists should be sent as soon as
possible and not later than April 3D. 1885,, SO that
Inc names Of successful contestants may be pub
lished In the April issue Of THE HOUSEHOLD
COMPANION. We refer you to any mercantile
agency as to our standing.
Household Publishing & Printing Co.,
,5S BlePcllcr ST.. New York City
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
Some Vital Statistics.

In Russia there were A, $50, 900 births
last year, or 1,037,0 900 more than the
deaths. In the United States there
were 1,050,000 more births than
deaths.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
What is Tetterine?

It is n fragrant, unctuous ointment OF great
cooling and healing power. lti good for letter,
Ringworm, Eczema and allroughness OF the sNlil.
II stops pain and itching at once and If properly
used will positively even the worst OF chronic
cases so cents at drug store or by mail for o0
cents In stamps. j. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ca
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

FITS stopped Tree and permanently cured. No
fits after first days use of DIR. KLIEE's GREAT
NERVE REsroRER. Free So trial bottle and treat
Use. Send to DR.. Kline 931 Arch ST., Phila, "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for ch .uren
tecthing, softens tho gums, reduces 1nhamma-
.ion. aliays pain, cures wind collie. 2oc. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
Groan If You Must,

But also appeal TO means of relief of the tor
ture-if physical-which produces the groan.
rheumatism is prolific source of agony in its
acute inflammatory or chronic forms. But 1t
may be nnnihilated at its birth with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. which. unlike the poisons in
minute doses often prescribed for it, is perfectly
safe. In malarial, kidney, bilious, dyspcptic or
of relief.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

Ihave found Piso's Cure for Consumption an
unfailing mediclne.-F. X. LoTz, l"oo Scott ot''
Coyington, KY, Oct. !, 1904.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

Over 100000 cured. Why not let No-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 50 cents and S1.OO, at all
druggists
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

II AFFLICTED with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

JUST try 1Oc. box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07

WHEN bilious or costlvc, eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic: cure guaranteed; lOc., &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
500 Reward. 500.

'.Into each life some rain must fall" but some
nyes appear 10 get 1t all
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
No.To-Roc for F;ftv Gents

The cartoon is a tune hated by the politician
at which II is sung.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
THE COUNTY LINE ROAD.
BY GEORGE s. cUTHBERTsoN.
#59E60=

N a particular
portion of the fair
State of Michigan
is a long, level
stretch of high.
way, located on
the boundary be-
tween two coun-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-07
Marit Yins-

CAscARErs stimulate -nver,-kidneys -and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grtpe; 10c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06
TOBAccO EXCHANGE.

Richmond Va, March D, l>9'.
Sales Of new dark loose tobaccos on the
Richmond Wa.) breaks to-day: Shockoe
warehouse sold $50 pounds, highest
price, S12J. Crensbaws warehouse sold
II 600 pounds; highest price $50. Total,
q. $50 pounds. highest price. $50
Private sales reported 10 the secretary
Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
Wrappers, 4 hogsheads, filters. 10 hogs
heads cutters II hogsheads, scrap
(briehD. hogsheads, leaf dark, Al
hogsheads: Tugs dark. hossheads.
Total 50 hogsheads.
The tobacco inspector reports to-day;
Inspections Bright. 13 hogsheads, dark,
80 hOgsheads and . tierces. keinspec
ti0ns-Brght. 81 hOesheads.
ShOckOe, Allegheny Old Dominion.
DavenpOrt's. Planters Seahrooks. and
Virginia tobacco warehouses report TO
day. Receipts. 81 packages; deliveries, "a
packages.
United States internal revenue collec-
lions ON tOhaccOs for the city OF Rlch-
mond. Va to-day: Cigars and cigarette.
S2jl 10. plug tobaccos, S2,lH.iO. Iotal'
81 49, -.
Planters warehouse sold a large breag
Of bright tObaccOs to-day. including some
good working stock. We think prices
are as stiff as at any time during the
season. and an tobaccos Of good color
and quality are I'm demand Receipts
are heavy and fun breaks NAV be con-
ddently expected for next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06

trates. constabes. and overseers OF the
moor. will be voted for at the same time
There IS an especial interest attached 10
tina Fairfield District, In the matter OF
ths nomination OF a candidate for the
Office OF supervisor OF that district, and
the contest IL expected to narrow itself
down to two candidates. Messrs. IA. Z.
Hechler. and Chas. L. Turner.
The regular legal election occurs on
the fourth Thursday in May next. and
is anticipated with great interest.
Much speculation Is rife as TO whether
those Democrats who saw fit TO vote
for Mckinley and Hobart. or Palmer ana
Buckner at the late Presidential eiection'
will be allowed 10 vote at this primary.
There Is a law OF the State OF virginia
hearing on this subject. and 1t Is found
i'm chapter 3ss, of the Acts OF Assembly
approved February 20. 1896. Section IL Oh
this act provides that amy person VINO
knowingly or vilfully votes. or attempts
70 vote, at such primary election con-
trary to the rules and regulations gov
orpino sana-s or any person
who Is not a member OF the political party
holding such primary election. shall. upon
conviction thereof. be fined not less IMAM
twenty-five dollars. nor more than three
hundred dollars. and be imprisoned III TIE
county 1dll, not less IMAM 'hiAN' N-~'~ 49,
more than twelve months
Now the politicians, and the people
generally wonder what will be done ABOUT
this interesting fact concerning which tie
law Is explicit.
The County Court of Henrico will begin
its March session on next Monday.
That delightful social organization. TIE
Seven Pines Charcoal Club. assembled In
weekly conclave Thursday evening al the
hospltable residence OF Squire vincent III
Henrico county.
Nirth. music and merriment, reigned
supreme. and this was another night 10
be long remembered In the annals OF the
Charcoal Club.
II IS expected that formal application
for licenses OF two bar-roomS, 10 De
established at Seven Pines, In Henr1co
county will be made TO Judge Wlckhahi'
az the coming term OF the County court
which begins on Monday next.
There is now, one place or dispensatloh
OF llouid refreshment OF an aIconohc ma,
ture in that battle-scarred LOCALITY, ahu
according to all accounts, It's proprietor
IS doing u big business. .,. -,
He has two assistants In his work OF
selling the stuff that breaks up happy
homes. and so there are others, VINO ,htIh
80, should also have a chance at the
---tels and dimes OF the Vlsltors 10 lni1
historic spot.
Charles Angus. Jr.. son Of we'll KNOW
varina farmer. while out hunting InurA-
dov evening shot himself in the 9fn
accsdentallv. The wound IS not serious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06

Oakwood Memorial Association TO Repro
duce Nuceo's Death.

The Oakwood Memorial Association. Of
which Miss Ruby Bodeker Is president.
met in the Third Presbyterian church
Thursday. The session was moot
important one. and was engaged i'm dis
GUESSING the annual memorial celebration.
on Nav 10th. Tho officers OF tine associa-
ton were constituted committee on
Arrangements. TO provide an orator for
the occasion, and TO perfect all other
features that viii doubtless make this
ono Of the most appropriate and interest
ing "memorial-days' ina the history Of tie
association.
The association has taken hold OF the
proposed enterta..nmeitt dtging Easter
week with an energy which Is determined
10 make 10 d success. This VIII lie
presentation OF tabieauX. and will en-
brace one each from the lakewood Me-
mortal Association. the Hollywood AuXil-
larry Association. the Confederate Lite
rary Society. and Lee Camp. That or
the Oakwood Association Will be Ma
ceo's Death" and. under the personal
direction Of Captain Frank Cunningham.
will be one OF the most realistic scenes
ever presented by amateur talent
on Memorial-Day many garlands OF
flowers will be placed upon the graves
of those 16 go heroes who are now rest
ing. that the battle is over, by members
OF the Junior lakewood Association. They
celebrated their annual meeting on Wed
nesday and elected their officers for
the coming year. But, so efficiently did
last years serve. that they were just
elected over again. and 80 they remain
President Mrs. O. +. fttz, Nice-Presi-
dent assisting Mrs. fitz), Mrs. Hughes;
Secretary. Miss Grace Schermerhorn.
Treasurer, Mrs. Dudley Edwards; Vice
President In ST. Johns Parish. Miss
/ Blanche Savage. Christ Episcopal church.
| Miss Susie Schermorhorn. Leigh-Street
Baptist Miss Tallaferroi Broaddus-Me-
mortal. Mrs. Hughes Nenable-Street.
| Miss Bailey: Trinity Methodist. Miss
Jamie Walsh: Union-Station. Miss Bes-
sic Haynes: Third Christian, Miss Lucy
Minsan; Third Presbyterian. Miss Flo
rine Hubbard. 81. Patricks. Mrs. KEEL
| lum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06
Revival nt iIoge Memorial Church.

There has been preaching every night
This week at Hoge-MemoriaI Presbyterian
church. corner VI Franklin ana Nine
feeuth streets. and the attendance mas
been large. The pastor, Rev. MI Cooh'
was the preacher Monday ana tuesuay I;
mi rev Air Mclean Wednesday and
THURSDAY night a great deal or inter
81 mas been manifested ia the services.
There will be no meeting to-nisht but the
meetings Will be continued next week.
on next Sunday night services VIII be
held in the church, but on the sunday
NIGHTS following the services VIII take
place IL the old Market HAL. Every one
vino has seen tho new church has eX-
pressed a most favorable opinion OF II.
N is one OF the most comfortable places
Of worship I'm the city, and the acoustics
nrn nNnlllont.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06

BROAD-sTREEr MISSION HALL
G12 east Broad, open every night
MONDAY prayer.m eeting every day sx-
designed 10 promote a deeper Christian
life meets every Friday night AL
welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06
MAJOR rErroN WIN RrTIRr.
The Proctorship of the University of yir'
Ciaia 10 BE Vacated.

The Proctorship of the University of Vir-
cisia 10 BE Vacated.
Major Green Peyton. who has for many
wears filed the responsible position OF
Proctor OF the University Of Virginia
contemplates retiring taereirom at the
close OF The current session. Major Pey-
ton has built for himself a beautiful resi-
dence near the University, and will con-
tinue to enjoy the society or his friends
there.
Tho only gentlemen as yet publicly men
ftoned for the very desirable office are
Colonel Thomas u. carter, formerly or
King william county. Mr.. Peachy O..
Harrison OF this city; hr. Murphy, OF
Charlottesville; Mr.. W. w. scott. state
Librarian. and Mr.. Robert Robertson, who
is now Superintendent OF Grounds and
Buildings OF the University.
The position OF Proctor Of the Univer-
sitv il one OF both honor and RESPONSE
bilIty. and the man VINO fills II must com
bine many qualities. he mauiculates the
students upon arrival, assigns them 20
their rooms handles all OF the funds Of
the institution. and discharges other du-
ties OF a similar character. Formerly he
was also superintendert OF the grounds
and buildings. but this has been made a
separate position In recsslt years. The
proctor has a very desirable home and
receives quite a comfortable salary.
The election Is IN the hands Of the Board
OF Visitors. the members OF which
are Camm Patteson. OF Bucking-
ham. X. Tate Irving, OF Big
stone Gap; Marshall Mccormick. OF
Berryville; Joseph Bryan. OF Richmond:
Judge l.. r. Watts OF Portsmouth. DIR:
Virginia; A. c. Gordon OF stanton:
Daniel Harmon. OF Charlottesville. and
w. II. McIlwaine. OF Petersburg.