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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
GIVING OUT THE POTATOES.
An Old Soldiers "reminiscences Of an
Event In Army Life.

An Old Soldiers "reminiscences OF an
Event In Army Life.
Sometimes" said the old soldier.
eve got considerable many potatoes
ard then again we wouldn't have any
at all for weeks; very likely nothing
but hard bread and coffee and pork,
and maybe corned beef, and perhaps
beans; but whether we got them often
or seldom, potatoes were always more
or less OF luxury.
when potatoes were issued by the
commissary, when we came to draw
our rations, would of course got cer-
tain quantity, proportioned to the num-
ber OF men we had on duty in the COM
pany. If we had forty men the pota-
tees we got, when we came to count
them out, might number sixty. II
there were sixty potatoes for forty men
obviously some of them would have 70
be cut in two, or else they would nave
to be given out two to some men and
one to others, and that is what was
done; man got two small potatoes or
one big one. For myself l preferred
two small ones; but Of course l took
whatever was given to me, and SAID
nothing; but liked 1t better to get two
potatoes, so as not 70 risk everything
in one package. I have known a big
handsome potato that man had car
ried grayely to his tent, filled with de-
lightful anticipations as he went along,
to turn out bad inside.
"There was no greater test OF cooks
management than the way he gave out
potatoes, and the man who could do
this to the satisfaction Of everybody
was good deal OF man. 1t is i'm
possible to give everybody exactly the
same quantity, but an effort to get as
near to this as possible, a spirit OF fair
ness, was recognized instantly, and no.
body expected more. The potato ne
got might not be so big by quarter as
the one he saw put on the plate OF the
man ahead of him, but he said nothing;
somebody had got to have the other
potato, and it might just as like have
come to him.
"But something more than fairness
was required to give out the potatoes
successfully; man had got to keep
the run of what he had given out and
the number of men supplied, and have
some idea of the number Of potatoes
left and the number Of men to come.
He could give himself some margin by
Issuing the big potatoes first; on
pinch, along at the end, he could give
out to three or four men single one
Of the biggest of the smalled potatoes,
instead Of two. But he must know
whether there were any men who had
not come yet and whether they were
likely to turn up or not, and he must
keep the run of all these things with
out stopping to think, as he forked up
the potatoes from the camp kettle and
put them on the plates held out to him
by the men as they passed. And gen
orally he came out just right. More
than once I have known him to put
the last potato on the last mans plate.
"But he did not always bring things
out with that nicely. l have known as
many as three men on the end of the
line to be left without any potatoes.
All gone. Well, now, there was Sit
uation. No potatoes issued for month
4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Buoy Suggested by a Boy.

1t is stated in the Boston Post that
the inventor of the whistling buoy,
that godsend to the sailor" got his
first idea of the device from seeing a
small boy pushing an ordinary tin horn
mouth downward into hogshead OF
water. The air thus compressed was
forced rapidly through the small end,
with a whistling noise, and that same
principle is now embodied in all the ap-
paratus supplied by the Government,
the rising of the tide or action OF the
waves driving the air into the horn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Tiniast Shears Eyer Made.

A clever workman in cutlery fac.
tory in Sheffield, England, has recent
ly made dozen pairs of shears each
SO minute that they all together weigh
less than half grain. That is about
the weight OF postage stamp. Each
pair was perfect, and would cut if
sufficiently delicate material coull be
found. Lying on piece o. white
paper, they seemed no larger than
leas. New York World.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
A Hat Size.

4 size in hats is one-eighth Of an
inch. According to the English method,
the smaller diameter Of the head is
taken as the starting point. one-eighth
of an inch increase in the shorter diam
eter makes a little more than three
eighths in circumference. The French
and German hatters have rule slight
ly different from this.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Eureka.

Absent-minded Professor (who has
disrobed himself in his chamber)[.
Donnerwetter! There was something l
was to do. What was it, now?
He reflects about half an hour.
"Ah, have it. I intended to go to
bed. ."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

courze, nc ...o. oaanges of social life,
and for self-culture. As she has no
board to pay, her income of five hun
dred dollars enables her to dress we'll,
and though she spends money freely,
she has already anice little sum laid by
in the savings bank. Meantime her
mother with the aid of an Indifferent
girl, to whom she pays three dollars
and half week, and whose board and
waste amount to as much more, cares
for the household, sending out the
washing and ironing.
Suppose the daughter should give up
her position in the store in order to
help at home, having persuaded her
mother to dismiss the maid Of all
work, and to pay her what would thus
be saved, namely, seven dollars week.
Her duties in this capacity, shared
by her mother as in the past-for in o
family of seven one pair of hands can
not we'll do everything-would leave
her free for at least three hours every
afternoon; she would also have all her
evenings. and, rs rule, one or two
mornings in each week, she would find
nm hour or more at her own disposal.
In these leisure hours she would find
time for her own sewing, including
dressmaking, and thus would be able
to save the amount of her dressmaker's
bills-probably fifty dollars in the
course of the year. There would still
be ample time for study end for socia!
duties as well as for benevolent and
charitable work. All told, her income
above her expenses would be less than
at present by about one hundred dol.
lars; and, if she were earning money
in order to aid in the support of the
family, this sum would be worth con-
sidering. But, under the circutn-
stances, she might well regard her loss
in dollars and cents as more than over
balanced By the gain in freedom from
confning hours, and in leisure for the
cultivation of her mind and for efforts
in behalf of others.
Nor would the advantage be oil on
one side. The mother. relieved of
the worry of inefficient tlme-serving
"help" by the intelligent. interested
service of her daughter, would grow
young again in the delightful COM
panionship and sympathy of the lively,
loving girl.
It is not claimed that housework is
as remunerative as some other employ.
ments, ror that the position of "do-
mestic" is suited to the taste or to the
social standing of the average Ameri-
can girl; but where remunerative en-
ployment is sought, as it SO often is,
not from necessity but in accordance
with the enterprising fashion of the
day, some such business arrangement
as has been outlined, which has its
parallel in at least few homes, graft
fes the spirit of independence while
it fosters the domestic taste and knits
together the members OF the family in
the bonds of mutual helpfulness.-
New York Independent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
On Time,

And very early too That's what any one should
be in trea ting ones self for tnactton Of the kid
neys and bladder. The dturetic which expert
ence indicates as supplying the requisite sttmu-
lation to the organs without exciting them, is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Don't delay; kid
ney inaction and diseases are not far apart.
For fever and ague, dyspepsia, constipation,
rheumatism and nerve debility, also, use the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Progress.

SIN our day." said the man who
moralizes, 'tthe bicycle has replaced
the horse; gas has been substituted
for kerosane, and ="
"That's right" broke in the citizen
from Harlem: "and in our flats steam
has been substituted for heat. Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Something On His Mind.

Cannibal King-You haven't sue
ceeded in fattening the captive?
The Chief Cook-No; he's losing
flesh all the time. I think he's worry
ing about something.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

Irritating, aggravating, agoniztng letter, Ec-
zema, Ringworm and all other itching skin dis
eases arc quickly cured by the use OF Tetterine.
It is soothing, cooling, healing. Costs 90 cents
box, post paid-brings comfort atonce. Address
]. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
HEN first Edith Lor.

HEN first Edith Lor-
ing realized the sad
truth that she was
orphaned, that the
father who had
layished upon her
all that wealth could
yield had died a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Don't you often tire of the bicycle tire, and
feel that it is good feat to spend more time on
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

Over 100000 cured. Why not let No-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire fer tobacco7
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 80 cents and Sl.oo, at all
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
OLD MEMORIES.

, ~ ,ao old memories awake I'll hold soul
'1NAeN Tonight
ru -, live ,ead this mighty Past,
allegiance of cast
Ts.aS 60 NV nnses bake Presents TOLL
N'-eeN Tonight
Iowa oyenoedmv buried loyalty great Past, my king,
Tonight! io-nsn:
r,o thee unthrone
Ta an past alone bos
gods above oiesufe-i piofe .nee tne
io-ngnE
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

right nor to the left, and to their tents;
and ate hard bread on a day when all
around the camp was filled with lux
ury."-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

A pearl that was afterwards sold to
q jeweler for $75 was found in the giz-
zard of a turkey in London recently.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

80 5.fsr o-lo ii,,nared Dollars 70 s',',o- src
$50 &. -...-In ynGt cRnH"' ata- o. .-'''
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How,s THAI

CAscARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe; 1oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
confnrt Costs bo Cents.

The steel rail may try to hide, but the Loo
motive always gets on to 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
HousEwoaK FOE GIRL GRADUATES.

In these days when so many young
women look forward to q career, the
unobtrusive sphere of the home is Of
ten overlooked.
Passing by all that might, from the
standpoint OF sentiment and filial
piety, be said in favor of the old-fasn.
ioned, and at present, much despised
occupation of housework, let US look
at it from purely business point Of
view.
Here is q family in moderate cir
cumstances, living in New England
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.gb school, has o
- ne leading dry
.!fe F., at q salary of
sr duties oc-
in tte week, from
y lntil six in the
venings until nine
.&undays and four
* are available for
'vork, family inter-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

color IN my lace Ullau IIdVc II1Nt 10I Jo'"1
thanks hope all who read this and who su
kind will do as have done and be cured"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
FLOODS INCREASE.
Heavy Rainfall in south Dakota, Iowa
and Nebraska.

Heavy Rainfall in south Dakota, Iowa
and Nebraska.
OMAHA, April Especial kilograms
to The Bee from points in South Da-
kota, Iowa and Nebraska bring word
os increased floods in all the rivers.
Rain has fallen almost incessantly for
the last 72 hours over an area OF more
than 100 miles in radius from Omaha.
the fall being inches for that time.
This has greatly increased the volume
Of water in the already swollen streams
and now what are usually brooks have
been transformed into torrents. Thou.
sands of acres of farm land are under
from to feet of water and many
families have moved from homes in
boats. Along the James river in South
Dakota great many farmers had
gone back to their homes when the
water receded early last week and are
now caught in this second flood. A
Missouri river steamboat has been sent
from Yankton to rescue the sufferers
along the James river. Sioux City re.
ports that the Missouri has passed the
danger line there and is overflowing
the lower part of the city. Cherokee
reports the second food on the Little
| Sioux worse than the first. Repairs
had commenced on the property dam
| aged by the first deluge, but all is be-
washed away again
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
ANOTHER BAD BREAK.
| Ieyee on the Lower Mississippi at Flower
Lake Gives Way.

Levee on the Lower Aiississippi at Flower
Lake Gives Way.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 6.-Another
disastrous break in the Mississippi levee
occurred at s a. m. at Flower Lake,
six miles below Tunica, Miss. The
crevasse, while not yet Of great width,
is fully 10 feet deep and the water is
pouring through the opening with fear
full velocity.
This will probably be the most de-
structive break that has occurred in the
delta. The most fertile farm lands OF
Mississippi, lying in Coanoma, La
Flore Quitman and Tallahatchie coun-
ties in the northern part of the state,
will be inundated and the newly
planted corn crops will be laid i'll
waste.
No loss of life is reported, but the
condition Of the poorer classes through.
out the flooded area is indeed critical.
Thousands Of refugees are being hud-
| died on levees and spots of land wait
ing for relief. The towns OF Rosedale
and Tunica report that everything pos.
sible is being done for these poor peo-
pie, but that funds and provisions are
fast becoming exhausted. In the little
city of Rosedale alone 1900 refugees
are being cared for by the citizens.
Half hundred towns
stand in Six Feet of Water
and the yellow stream is creeping up
slowly but surely. Advices just re-
ceived tell of break in the levee two
miles south of Helena, Ark. This is
the levee for which the people OF
Southeastern Arkansas have made
such desperate fight. The waters
from this break will food a great area
and in all probability will back up into
the streets Of Helena. The relief
steamer Ora Lee has arrived at Mari.
anna, Ark. having made an expedition
up the St. Francis river. There were
on board 100 refugees and 200 head OF
cattle. The suffering along the ST.
Francis river is appalling. The water
throughout the entire neighborlne
country is from to Is feet deep. The
St. Frapcis is rising from three to five
inches daily.
At Memphis the river is slowly ris
ing again. the gauge registering &c.
feet. At points below Vicksburg th'
river is rising. If the levees below
Vicksburg hold the great volume o
water in its regular channel it will b.
little short of miracle.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
1t Will Probably Determine the
Efficiency of the Louisiana
Levees.
All United in an Attempt to
Make Them Safe---Break at
Flower Lake.
Governor Foster Issues a PrOcla-
nation Which the Citizens
Are Heeding.

New ORLEANS, April 6.-This week
tells the tale Recognizing this fact,
Governor Foster issued proclamation
to the people. He calls atte ntion to
the fact that the levee system, although
not entirely perfected, is the bulwark
OF the states salvation. Behind them
lies one Of the most fertile sections of
America. Government and state aid
has been extended, and the future de-
pends upon the people. Trusted lead
ers are. in charge of the work, and If
the people help them properly, despite
the fact that the food apparently is the
greatest ever known, all, or most all,
of the levees can be held, and the
future will be bright because the sys-
tenn will be strengthened and COM
pleted and the country will have con-
fidence in Louisiana, her enterprise
and her opportunities.
Everybody Is Working.
The sentiment expressed took root
before it was uttered. for all along the
Mississippi valley road between this
city and Baton Rouge, mass meetings
were held and volunteer forces organ.
lied to keep strict watch on the banks
and to labor day and night to strength
en- them, even where the danger Is not
apparent except in the rivers steady
climb to the top of the protecting earth.
works. The warning of the weathe,
bureau to abandon homes and seel
safety in fight, has been disregarded
and instead men, women and children
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
A BACKER NEEDED.
Peary's Latest Plan Regarded as Only
Lacking in Funds.

Penry's Latest Plan Regarded as Only
Lacking in Funds.
NEW YORK, April 6.-No public
spirited citizen has been found as yet
to back the north pole expedition based
on new lines, but Lieutenant Robert E.
Peary, the Arctic explorer, is hopeful.
Lieutenant Peary has confirmed the
news that he had been detached from
duty at Brooklyn navy yard and or
dered to report for duty at the Mare
Island navy yard at Vallejo, Cal, April
26. This change Of station, Lieutenant
Peary says, will not interfere with the
carrying out Of his plan for reaching
the north pole, the details Of which
were submitted to the American Geo.
graphical society at its last annual
meeting.
Lieutenant Peary's estimate OF the
cost is $3.50, 900. His plan is simple and
is regarded as feasible by such eminent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
WORST YET 10 COME.

The Jim River Valley Covered With
Water From Bluff to Bluff.
YANKToN, S. D., April 6.-Four
Inches of rain has fallen during the
last week and is still falling. Jim
river, the longest unnavigable river in
the world, is now on a rampage, cover
ing the bottom lands from bluff to
bluff and threatening to wash away
the Great Northern, Northwestern and
Milwaukee railroad bridges which
cross the stream at this point. Over
three miles of track of each road has
washed out so far, thus placing Yank-
ton without railroad facilities. The
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
RlOwn TO Atoms.

CALUMET, Mich, April 1.-TWO
miners, Eric Nemi and John Talern-
sarie, met horrible death in the Cal
umet mine. They were preparing to
blast 5000 feet beneath the surface, in
a shaft, when all the dynamite they
carried exploded, blowing them to
atoms. Only small pieces Of the re.
mains have SO far been found.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
BREAKS ALL RECORDS.
Red River at Noorhead Two Feet Ov
the Mark of 1882.

Red River at Noorhead Two Feet Over
tho Mark of 1882.
MooRHEAD, Mimi, April 6.-The
scene from both sides of the river is a
pitiful one. Houses, barns and all
Kinds of miscellaneous material come
floating down the river. The Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern are well
prepared for the emergency, and have
their bridges weighted down. The
cities Of Moorhead and Fargo have
combined to protect the wagon bridges.
The river is now nearly feet above
the high water mark Of 1852, and there
fore this food breaks all records. 1t is
the general belief the maximum has
been reached here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
DRIVE COMES NEXT.

Wisconsin LumbermeD Said to Have Had
Ivory Good Season.
RH1NELANDER, Wis, April 6.-The
logging in this vicinity has practically
ceased, and the teams and men that
have been in the woods for the past six
or seven months are anxiously await.
ing the opening Of the drive. A week
Of warm, spring weather has entirely
disposed of the snow and the roads are
dry and dusty. No rain has fallen 70
far this spring. The winter through.
out has been an exceptionally good one
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river is still rapidly rising. promising
general destruction throughout the
Jim river valley. Farmers as rule
have vacated their homes and farms,
and those still remaining are now be-
ing moved by boats 1t is thought
here that the worst of the food is yet
to come.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06

whites and blacks, are pillng on dirt
and building revetments, seemingly
fascinated with the struggle against
the attacking monster.
The levee system has proven its
value during last weeks strain, but
the test will grow greater day by day,
and each days story will be the record
of crisis met with patience, vigi.
lance, industry and heroism worthy of
all praise.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
authorities as President DAILY of the
American Geographical society, and
Explorer Nansen.
TROUBLE MAY FOLLOW.
Iron Workers in and Around Pittsbury
Strike Against Reduction.

PITTsBURG, April 6.-Several mills
and factories have made reductions in
wages which were not accepted by the
men, and now it is expected the United
and Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers. patternmakers,
iron moulders and several other organ.
izations will be drawn into the trouble,
which will start at Oliver Bros. The
puddlers have refused to work at the
reduction of 80 cents per ton which
goes into effect Immediately, and the
managers will attempt to start the mill
with whatever men apply. 1t is feared
trouble will follow.
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Sends q Message to Congress.

WASHINGTON. April 6.-The situation
in the flooded Mississippi district is
being earnestly inquired into by the
president, and he has practically de-
cided to send a special message to con-
gress at once on the subject with a
recommendation that such legislation
for the relief of the sufferers as con.
gress may deem fit to be enacted with.
ont dalav
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
for loggers and lumbermen.

for loggers and lumbermen. The ma
iority have exceeded their intended
winters cut, although it is at present
impossible to obtain any correct figures.
The drive will probably open in a
couple of weeks At about the same
time the seven saw mills in the city
will start their machinery and the busy
season will commence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-06
s. Y. HYDE
ELEVATOR co.
Hard / Soft Coal.
An excellent grade of Lehigh Val
ley coal. Bottom prices.
Free delivery to any
part of the city.
VIM. FintZel, Agent
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispel colds,
cure headache. fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try . box
Of e. G. G. to-day; 10. 2,. 10 cents. SOld and
guaranteed to cure By ell druggists. y