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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Cadiz an Ancient City.

The city of Cadiz, Spain, was found
ed about 1000 years B. G., by the
Phoenicians, who called 1t Gadir. 1t
was later conquered by the Cartha-
ginians, from whom 1t nassed to the
Romans in the year 206 3. G. The
name of the city was then changed
to Gades ct Julia Gaditana. The re-
mains of a temple of the Phoenician
Hercules and some other edifces Of
the ancient city are still visible at
low water. Cadiz ws for some time
part Of the dominion Of the Goths,
and in I'll 1t passed to the Arabs, who
held it as q portion of the Khalifat Of
Cardoya until 1852, when it was cap
tured by the Christians.
--fn-159e it-was--cap ptared, ,--p pil1ased
and burned by the English. Tie booty
secured by them was enormous. They
destroyed thirteen ships of war, and
forty treasure galleons, causing al
most universal bankruptcy in Spain.
Unsuccessful attacks on Cadiz were
again made by the English in 1895
and 1857, and finally in 1902, at the
time Of the alliance between Spain
and France.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
not the hosts of social, literary, edu.

not the hosts of social, literary, edu-
cational and musical OF patriotic soci-
eties, which from time to time are ab-
sorbed into the federation, that is
steadily increasing. This club move
ment began in 1852, with one OF two
small societies. 1t has extended
throughout the United States and has
branches in Africa, South America.
India, England and Australia. Wom--
ems clubs may be divided into three
great classes: Those organized for
self-improvement of their own Nom
bers, those whose object is practical
effort in the furtherance of some cause
believed to be good, and those who
work for mutual improvement and
the advancement of social conditions
in the home and in the community.
The great department clubs, like the
Sorosis and Chicago Woman's club,
are, perhaps, the most typical. In
addition to the study OF art, litera-
turc, music and drama, they are en-
gagged in practical work on the lines
of philanthropy, social economics,
finance and parliamentary law. Maine
was the first state to take up the spe-
cial work of education. Minnesota,
iowa, Utah md Colorado have been
very active in the cause of education
and village and town improvement,
and some of the southern states, nota-
bly, Georgia and Tennessee, are doing
much in the way of educating the
mountaineers by means of reading cir
cles and travelling libraries. The
Woman's club of New Orleans has es-
tablished night schools, and the edu-
cation committee OF the New York
Federation, which consists of ISL
clubs and nearly $4,000 women, has
the most complete plans for carrying
on its educational work. Chicago
Times-Herald. =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
ylLlAMIL A MAN OF NOTE.
The Dead Admiral Well Known in New
York Society.

Admiral Fernando Villamil oc the
Spanish Navy, the torpedo boat ex-
pert, whose death in the seq fight of
Santiago has been reported by Cap
tain-General Blanco to Madrid, was
no stranger in New York. lie made a
number Of visits to the city, the last
being In 1894, when he made tour
of the world with 500 cadets for the
purpose Of giving them instruction.
He was a man Of much tenacity of
purpose, a martinez on board ship, but
of pleasant personality when met In
a social way. He was born in Astur-
las, where his wife and daughter are
living.
Up to four years ago, when he was
a Commodore, he was almost un.
known, as he had won his rank by
hard work, and was but seldom seen
around the court. In that year he
was ordered to San Sebastian to act
as guard for the youthful King and
the Queen Regent. His appointment
excited the envy Of other Spanish
naval officers, who desired the oppor-
tunity of being near the royal family.
At that time Villamil commanded
the torpedo boat Destructor, q boat
of his own designing. 1t was the
laughing stock Of the navy on account
of its small size and low free.
board. The Queen Regent, however,
was greatly interested in this new
! fighting machine and paid frequent
visits to 1t, causing much heartburn
Ing among the other officers. In the
middle Of summer she and the King
decided to take q trip to Bilboa, and
chose the Destructor as their vessel.
This caused a great outcry, and the
Minister Of Marine begged the Queen
Regent to send the King on anothe.
boat, so that in the event Of an ac-
cident at least one of them would be
saved.
Commodore Villamil," asked the
Queen Regent, "is there the slightest
danger?"
"None, your Majesty" was the re-
ply.
"Then we will both sail with you"
replied the Queen Regent, much io the
discontinue of the Minister Of MAJ
inc. The trip was made In safety, and
Tillamil was shortly afterward raised
to the rank of Admiral.
At one time when Tillamil was CIV
ing dinner on board the Destructor.
an incident occurred that illustrates
how the vessel was regarded by the
Spanish people. An artist, who was
one Of the guests, was asked to draw
a picture of the vessel. He complied
with the request, and when he exhib-
ited his sketch 1t was seen that he
had merely put number Of splotches
of ink, representing driftwood float
ing in the sea. Beneath the sketch
lie had written the words, "Puzzle
picture; find the Destructor."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Ereedour and tEle Russian serf.

Although nearly forty years have
passed since the ukase Of emancipa-
tion was promulgated, it is still too
early to give definite judgment upon
its results. The expectations Of its
trainers have not been attained, in
part because of tho immensity Of the
task and diversity Of conditions to be
met, and in part because the imme-
dtate application Of the ukase was
made not by those who had thought
out the scheme, but by others, vino
were either Indifferent or even hostile
to the measure. The serf has not gem
erally become an Independent land
holder, nor has he gained that eco
nomie self-reMance that was so ardent
ly desired. He Is even less able than
before to encouni ar bad season, short
crops. or cattle plague, for he has
no master who may make good his
losses and help him to tide over his
difficulties. On the other hand, the
peasant has not secured what he be-
lieyed to be his rights, and Is not q
little discontented that his dream of
full and free possession OF the land
has not be fulflled.-Appletons' Pop
ular Science Monthly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Ants In Warfare.

In tropical countries ants are ex-
tremely numerous and wars are con-
stantly in progress. These military
insects have Kingdoms which can boast
populations as numerous as any of
the nations of men. In the Alleghan-
les one naturalist found 1000 huge
nests of forest ants together, constit-
uting single empire. Such king
dom probably has from 200, 100000 to
400, 600, 900 inhabitants, NIL forming
one community and living together in
active and friendly intercourse, while
they are on hostile terms with all
other nations of ants, even those of
the same species. 1t is known that
there are at least two thousand species
of ants in the world. The ferocity
exhibited by ants in fighting is ex-
treme, the ground after battle being
strewn with decapitated bodies, heads
and mangled limbs of the slain. The
insects fight two-and-two, in the fash
ion of tho duello. All the evidences
are apparent of the action of maligs
nant passions hate, anger, cruelty
and destructiveness.- New York Tri-
bune. .-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
How to Tic tho Cow.

Made-up neck bows have veered
around before the wind of fancy, and
ribbon stocks do not twist their CO.
quettish knots either in front or be-
hind. Tie your bow under your left
ear and let the loops and ends stick
out just as far as you please. In the
lists of new neckties are noticed mar
rowest folds of gros-grain silk. This
is esteemed rs far more modish than
the long-tried and more-wanting satin.
The gros- grain ties knot in the most
miniature bows in front, for all neck
decoration with shirt waists runs
now to one or two extremes. Novel
shirt waist collars are of two species,
either very, very high-regnlar ear
clippers-else bands of white linen
that have very narrow turnovers OF
family tinted or speckled percale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Hoods pills cure biliousness, indigestion
An Advertising Story.

The following story of the mayor OF
Falaise is related by the Boston Her,
ald:.
1t was dark in the streets of Falaise.
The mayor ordered that every cit,
izen should hang lantern in front oi
his door.
But still the streets were no lighter.
Then the mayor swore an oath aud
issued a proclamation that the citizens
should put candles in the lanterns.
And still the streets were no lighter.
Then the mayor swore a greater
oath and issued proclamation that
the citizens should light the candles.
Then the streets were lighter.
A man once wished to make money
He secured q good store.
He secured good goods.
He secured good clerks.
He made no money.
Then he turned on his store the
light of newspaper advertising ano
let the people know that he was IN
business and why. He kept them IL
the dark no longer.
Then he made money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
How to Travel Without a Pass.

''Pass!" said the elderly but stU]
athletic NAVY, gazing contemptuously
at some brother workmen as the train
was nearing the ticket collecting sta
ton. 'I don't carry no pass. I can
travel all over England without o
pass. - ''How do you manage it,
then?" asked;the little holman TIM
idly. 'I looks 'em straight in the face
with twitch of the Iii, like this.
you know me, gus'nor,' I says"
"Not on this line cried the other.
"You don't get through like that. It's
show your pass or they hauls you of
in two sticks. - "Ha" snorted the
navy, "haul me out! Not twenty OF
'em icouldn'tw "Well, you'll see. :"
The train drew up, the ticket collector
appeared. Everybody in the carriage
looked forward to row, and people
in:thc adjoining compartments craned
over the partitions to watch the events.
"Tickets!" growled the collector hast
lily scrutinizing the '''passes" that
were thrust into his hand, "That
man in the corner amt got pass, /"
squeaked thin voice; The navy
affected to be rumaging in shis, ,s,eapa-
cious pockets; the wink, the straight
look had failed; everybody was eager
ly awaiting the ''hauling out" when,
to the disappointmentof the crowd the
man produced perfectly legitimate
ticket from the corner ola blue pocket
handkerchief .-Houselold Words.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
The Natives of the Philippines.

The Filipinos are very cleanly
race, forever washing themselves, and
they, the women especially, take great
pride in their hair, which is often al
lowed to hang loose in q great, black,
wavy mass, sometimes reaching to
their heels. When "done up" it is
combed straight back from the fore
head into n big knot ut the back Of the
neck aud surmounted by huge comb
of horn or tortoise shell or silver.
Not native of either sex can be seen
with the least sign of badness, and
gray heads are very rare. Youth s
Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Imitation Jewels in Favor.

Imitation jewels are gaining favor
every day, in spite of the superstltious
prejudice that makes some women
look askance even at q rhinestone
buckle. Barrel-shaped buttons in
diamonds, pearls, turquoiscs or opals
are new and effective. They are placed
at Intervals on the narrow waist band.
Most of the paste jewels are set in oxi-
died silver OF steel, but probably the
prettiest imitation ornaments for even
ing gowns are in paste made up into
some of the most beautiful shapes
after the designs of, the Louis XIV
and Louis XIV periods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Question of Pride,

His Attorney-You'd better plead
guilty. Your punishment would be
merely nominal fine.
Prisoner-Thats all right. Id
rather run the risk of going to jail
than to stand up before every body and
acknowledge I stole bicycle OF the
make Of 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
rninese PaasDOrtS,

A Chinese traveller applying for
passport must have his palm brushed
over with fine oil paint, and then press
ition thin, damp paper, which retains
an exact impression of the lines of his
hand. Transference of the passport
is then impossible, for no two persons
have the sams lines in their palms,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Five is said to be the great sacred Chinese
s1nn Reward. a1OO.

The readers of this paper will be, pleased to
l"arn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all Its
stages. and that is Catarrl. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive euro known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constltu-
t:onal disease requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
netting directly on tho blood and mucous sllr-
faces of the eystem. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the pa
tient strength by buildingu the constitution
and assisting nature in doing Its work. The
prOprletors have so much faith In It's curative
powers that they offer Ono Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address
F. j. CHENEY Sc Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by DRUGGISTS. i5c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
w.men,s Clubs in tho United State.

It will undoubtedly surprise those
to whom women's clubs are but u
name that there are more than 2410
clubs scattered throughout the coun-
try, with total MON bership of half a
million women. Furthermore, this
number includes only clubs that arc
regularly organized and federated, and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
charge of the elevation Of q gun

charge of the elevation of gun
knows the exact range.
There are other electrical devices
which are being used or perfected for
use on warships. One of them is a
sounding apparatus to take the depth
of water when the ship is going at
f1lIspeed and to give warning of
danger. Another is to secure some
meansof communication between the
various ships of squadron without
wires and by means of induction.
Neither of these systems has been
successful yet, but both serve to indi.
cate the trend of evonts in electrical
engineering, so far as it applies to
warships. Hence it is that the use OF
electricity on such vessels would
probably grow, and it must be very
positive and learned man who Gun ia
dictate the limit of its future use.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Trimmings for Velvet Cape.

A cape of velvet is elaborately
trimmed with very rich galloon. The
decoration is carried to pitch that
almost suggests excess. In addition
to the galloon there is an edging of
rich lace, which is gathered very full
and SO adjusted that the lower edge
of the lace and the edge of the. gar
ment meet. A feature of such trim
ming seems to be to place it not be-
low the edge OF the garment but even
with it,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
A Slight Misu derstnnding.
u '5fr'7 H0 w 10 j 'N'0 II
Of course they were, dear friends.

Of course !Ley were dear friends.
"Did he kiss you. when he pro:
posed?" asked the one in pink.
''No-o, I believe not, answered the
one in blue.
"You were too quick for him, I
suppose" suggested the one in pink;
"but really I think you made mis-
take. It is better to let the mr. ini-
tiate anything of that Sort
1t is hardly necessary to explain
why they are no longer dear friends.
Chicago Post,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

Clean blood means clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all inn
Banish pnpIes, i ,s 5oils, I biotches blacihsads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. AL drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
He Meant Business.

Father-"You'ye been calling on
my daughter rather frequently of late.
Are your intentions serious?"
Youth-"Yes, indeed; I'm trying
to persuade her to buy the make OF
wheel I'm agent for. Truth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kliuc's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
IN r. H KLINE Ltd 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
po,Y TOBACCO snit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF llfc, nerve and vlgor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder.worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, zoo or si. Cure guoran.
tccd Boolslct and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

A Tennessee veteran, after reading the ad.
wise to sold ers to bathe only in boiled water.
says that when he was with the column that
headed ] Lohn Morgan off from Burlington Ford
he could not take off his clothes for lG days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

OF thirty-five flags shown in q flags of all
nations supplement to London weekly in
1853, barely forty years ago, eleven have dis
appeGred
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
FOR VOMAN'S BENEFIT.
SX8AaoAenAaAANAauANe
Tighter Skirts.

Skirts of tailor made gowns are to
be fitted very tightly next winter. At
the feet they will flare in bell shape.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Sixty children exhibited In Berlin neye
touched other nutriment than vegetarian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

This will be the greatest gold year in history
From South Africa, the klondike and Aus
tralia the precious metal Is being shipped II
large quantities. tits believed that this years
output will be nearly double that of any pre-
yious twelve months. The sales OF Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters are also increasing very
fast, ard this yoar that famous remedy Will
cure more people of dysp pepsia, indigestion
constipation, nervousness and weakness than
ever before.
: n,,4.- >. % h,, oon,n,it+ed emf.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
cca St. Buffalo, n. Y, May 0, 1891.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

It all troubleshave gone. My monthly
sickness used to be so painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. I cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. My
husband and friends see such change
in me. lool. so much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
i'll to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice, which is freely offered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

Mrs. Winslnw's Soothing Syrup for children
teethiny softcns the gums. reduces lniarnna-
tIon. nllavs pain. cures wind collie. 2jc. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or CSC.
IfC. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

France is about to undertake the improve
ment of the catacombs in Paris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

Torturing, dIsngurins oczema, and oreryope,,
cies OF itching, burning, scaly, crustcd ana
plmply skin and scalp Diseases indicate poa
condition of bload Above diseases and symp-
toms permanently cured by using B. 3. B. For
salo by MI druggists. Large bottle $l.OO. Send
for book, froe. Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
Eczemn, Itching Humors

A part of forest tree was converted into
printed paper in Germany inside of hours.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

To euro Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Qrininc Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II it fails TO cure. 2oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes wsnt
mon strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07
beauty Is blood Deep.

a ATeplitz woman of 80 has committed sui.
eide because she did not want to 1.-Two 100 years
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-09-07

The following story of the mayor of
Falaise is related by the Boston Her.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-11
Pale and Thin
Could Not Help Herself for Three
Months - Impure Blood Causes
Great Suffering How Relief
Came Better than Ever Before.

"I have been in poor health owing to
impure blood, weak stomach, biliousness
and sick headaches, ever since l was n
child eight years old. / have suffered
everything for the past II years. j got SO
low that could not help myself for three
months, and was pale and thin. My
neighbors did not expect me to live
through the winter. / asked my doctor
If could take Hoods Sarsaparilla and he
said that / could take as much of it as
liked. / very soon found it helped me
very much. ! continued its use until
had taken six bottles, and at that time /
looked better than l ever did since / can
remember. 1 shall never be without
Hoods Sarsapsrilla as long as ] can get it,.
1t helped me more than any other medi-
cine that l have ever taken. l advise any
one who is in poor health to try this
great blood purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla.
owe my life to this medicine" ELIZA
A. RUMRILL, Box 1873, Claremont, N. H.
All druggists. 81 six for 50. Get only Hoods.