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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Angels of the Camp,

. In the heat of the controversy con-
cerning the care or lack of care be-
slowed upon the sick and wounded of
our victorious army it is gratifying to
direct attentio to the work of two
noble women who have been con-
spicuous in administering to the wants
of our soldiers and alleviating distress
and suffering in hospital and camp.
One of these is Annie Laurie Early
Wheeler, the daughter of Fighting
Joe" Wheeler, who braved the perils
OF yellow fever at Santiago and the
dangers aboard the fever-laden Oliv-
cite, and who continues her admins
trations in the hospital at Montsuk.
Another is Helen Gould, who gave
literally of her fortune at the outset
of the war to provide for the comfort
of the troops, and whose benefcence
is daily manifested at Camp Wikoff.
Annie Laurie Wheeler and Helen
Gould are names that will be held in
long and grateful remembrance by the
survivors of the war for the liberation
of Cuba. And these two angels OF
the camp are but conspicuous types OF
the noble women who have made
sacrifices for their country in the late
war.
All honor and glory to the Ameri-
can heroes, but do not let us forge.
the Clara Bartons, Annie Laurie
Wheelers and Helen Goulds-the
. American heroiues. Chicago Times
Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Short Sermon on Shoes.

Many reasons have been given for
the preference shown by women gen.
orally for high heels. One is that the
practice adds height to the body; an
other that it adds gracefulness to the
carriage. 10 the latter one might
take exception, for it may do so as
long as the wearers stand still, but
when they move about it imparts what
can best be described as wobbling
motion which is the reverse of grace
full. Tight shoes, sgain, are worn
with the object of making the feet
: look smaller, but, as matter of fact,
the better shape foot is the smaller
it will look, but in the disproportion-
ately small foot there is always in
volved an awkward gait. The foot of
tall woman should be larger than
the foot of small woman. The foot
in length should be the length of the
ulna, bone in the forearm, which
extends from protuberance in the
outer portion of the wrist to the ell
bow. Of course the ulna is longer in
tall people, and to be graceful the
foot should be also. Many people
may be surprised that the foot should
be as long as the forearm, and might
be inclined to dispute the fact unless
proved by demonstration. .-Philadel-
phia Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16

face than just beneath the nose. This
fashion has certainly its convenience
to recommend it.
Some one has remarked: "What a
comfort to be able to drink an ice
cream soda or take cup of tea with
out all that bother of raising the veil
and the worse bother of getting it
down again"
There are all sorts and kinds of veil.
ings, but, before buying, a little study
of effect is necessary. A face that
looks we'll behind thin gauze, with
occasional dots, will look wan and
haggard under Russian net, heavy
with chenille balls. Women who
persist in wearing dotted veil under
one of chiffon are simply running their
eyssight. Doctors say that the wear
ing of wells, dotted ones in particular,
is ruinous to the eyesight, and also
that oculists owe large part of their
incomes to this feminine habit,
If wells must be worn, the bow at
the back must be avoided, and the
ends drawn into the smallest kind Of
knot and tucked out of sight. The
smartest dressed women do not wear
wells, though this may be only a bot
weather fancy.-New York Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Grim China Ware.

A good deal of annoyance has been
caused by the shipment to Canton of
the corpses of men, women and chill
dren who have succumbed to plague
in Hong Kong. All sorts of devices
are resorted to to get the bodies out
of Hong Kong, the latest being the
slowing of the bodies in large pack
ing cases, which are labeled ''china
ware" On arrival at Canton the GUS
toms officers examine nil goods that
are dutiable, and as china ware is not
included in the free list this new
fashioned ''china ware" has, of course,
been stopped in transit, and as, when
the hitch occurs, no consignees
come forward to claim the
"goods," the trouble and expense
connected with the disposal of the
bodies devolve upon the Chinese
authorities. How many bodies have
been smuggled into Canton and
Honam there is no telling, but, iudg-
ing from the gossip Of the tea houses
and bazaars, the number is consider.
able. Hong Kong Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
The american Way Of Malsing war

The war is practically at an end. 1t
has been one of the shortest wars on
record. The president sent his ulti-
matum to Spain on April 20. The
American ambassador. to Spain re-
ceiyed his passports on the following
day. This makes little over three
months. In that time the Americans
have destroyed two fleets and, in fact,
totally annihilated the sea power of
their enemy. They have captured
two great ports. They have defeated
the Spanish troops in the field and
have taken province and thousands
of prisoners. Above all, they have
improrised the army with which they
did this part Of the work. Not bad
for the interval between rent day and
rent day! The manner of the improvi-
sation is q striking indication, in some
ways, of the American system. Most
Of the troops who swarmed up the
slopes at Santiago and captured in.
trenched positions held by seasoned
troops and swept by artillery were
mere unframed butchers, bakers and
candlestick makers at the beginning
of the war. When they went into
camp at Tampa they were the rawest
of raw hands. Many of their officers
were probably very little better. Their
commissariat was practical joke.
Transports, medical service, all had
to be created. The chief part of their
equipment was their spirit as free
men, their general intelligence, their
lifelong habit Of turning their hands
and brains to anything, and to master
it Mt uncommonly short notice. In
one word, they had nothing at their
back but the system; and their whole
military organization is based on the
belief that, with this, they have the
wherewithal for the ruggedest hour
that time and spite can bring against
their country in time of danger. -
London Daily Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Eapllion Hints.

Steel and malachite form combi-
nation noted in the newest buckles.
Nearly all of the dressy gowns this
season have sash tied in the back OF
at the left side.
Skirts are much gored and have
flounces at the foot. These usually
widen toward the back.
Blouse suits of plain and fancy
weave are made with revers, belt and
apron, with large buttons for fasten-
ing, and finished with braid garni-
Eure.
Entire gowns of heavy black
knotted silk, with deep fringed edges,
are in vogue for evening wear. They
look best made over foundation CT
black satin.
Ribbon trimmings will be much
used in autumn millinery on both
hats and .oques. This is sensible
fashion, since ribbon is not easily
hurt by uncertain autumn weather.
The wide directoire toque still remains
popular.
A new silk muslin which has some of
the stiffness of horse hair and silk
moreen is being made up into petit
coats. It rustles almost rs industri-
ously rs real silk, and when trimmed
with lace and plenty of ruffies it is o
pood substitute.
A somewhat striking effect is pro-
duced by the use of white linen duck
skirts and black satin or brocaded
Jackets. There is q blouse front, pre-
ferab.y of white India silk, with bit
of lace and collar that is much less
voluminous than any of those hereto
fore seen.
New dresses show founces placed
lengthwise of the skirt in the seams.
They are much narrower at the top
than the foot, and are so arranged
that they fall in jabot fashion. Theyy
are cut off at the hem of the skirt
even with the braid, and simply
hemmed.
Double faced cashmere and drap
d'ete will share French honors with
Venetian cloth in the making Of ele-
CANT tailor costumes for dress occa.
sions. Silk gimps, velvet ribbon in
various widths, white satin and gold
braid are the chosen decorations for
these gowns; otherwise cream or white
satin, overlaid with guipure lace, will
be used.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Caring for Hats.

To the dainty woman who wishes
to keep her hats up to- the standard
without great outlay of money or
constant recourse to Madame Mil
liner, the practical hints given her
classes by first class teacher of mill
linery may prove worthy of considera.
ton. The best velveteen, says this
woman who knows, is better than silk
velvet, so far as durability and keep.
in order are concerned, for making or
trimming hats. Rain will not soil a
good quality of velveteen, as a little
steaming will make it as good As new,
while a few drops of water on silk
velvet makes little indentations hard
to remove. For black hats, chip or
straw, beginning to grow rusty, Ii.
quid shoe polish may be used to good
advantage. Hats should be brushed
every day before laying aside to keep
the dust from grinding in. Artificial
flowers, dropping and crushed, may
be frightened and freshened by shak-
ing for ten minutes through the steam
from the boiling teakettle. Ostrich
feathers respond to the same treat
ment. A good quality of ribbon
makes the most durable, and conse-
quently the cheapest, of all hat trim
mings, standing the moisture of the
sea or flying dust of business streets
or country driving better than flowers,
feathers or lace
Steel ornaments may be made as
good as new by scrubbingin hot soap
suds, using nail brush to reach the
interstices, then polishing it with a
chamois OF drying in sawdust. To
renovate old black thread or French
laces dip into solution of weak green
tea, then spread out upon several
thickpesses of newspaper laid upon
the ironing board or other fiat sur
face. With pin pick out each little
point Or scallop, cover the lace with
sheets of newspapers, and put
weight on the paper, allowing it to re-
main "a hours. Fine white laces,
delicate ribbons and silks, may be
freshened aud cleaned with powdered
magnesia, or, if not too badly seiled,
with hot hour-taking care that it is
not Drowned in the heating. Sprinkle
the magnesia or -four upon smooth
sheet of wrapping paper, lay the silk
Oh lace upon the paper and sprinkle
more magnesia over it. Cover, with
another sheet of paper, place BOOK
or soma light weight on the paper,
letting it rest there several days. Take
the fabric up, shake we'll, and brush
with a soft brush. For laces that re-
quire stiffening rinse in a pint of
water In which gum arabic the size of
pea is dissolved, roll about bottle
and pull or pat with soft towel until
dry.-Philadelptia Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Enrarements in Den,nark.

stIn Denmark girl never knows
the pure, unadulterated Joy of receiv-
ing diamond engagement ring" re-
marked o returned traveller. "She
gets plain gold band known as we'd
ding ring in that country, and it is
worn on her left third finger. On the
day of her marriage the bridegroom
changes it to her right third finger,
which is the marriage finger in that
country of queer customs. When the
husband dies his widow changes her
ring again to her left third finger, and
everybody knows that she is widow.
Being engaged can't mean { 'at deal
of happiness in Denmark any way you
take it, for a girl is never, under any
circumstances, permitted to see her
betrothed one minute alone. New
York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW.
Napolien's Soldiers Fought Like Dogs
Over a Piece Of Horseflegh!

NapolIen's Soldiers Fought Like Dogs
Over Piece Of Horsefesh.
Tie provisions brought from Mes
COW, Russia, at all events such MS were
attainable by the rank and file, were
exhausted by October 80; and horse
flesh was becoming almost the only
article of diet. If man had secured
little rice or few potatoes; he con:
sumed his stores, il possible, out of
sight, or; If of an unusually generous
disposition, shared them surreptiti-
ously withone or two intimate friends.
Darker stories began to be told. One
day Bourgogne, half by force, half by
persuasion, had succeeded in persuad-
ing apother soldier to 'spare him
seven half-cooked potatoes for the
price of fifteen francs. AS he walked
on, lost in calculation as to the length
of time he might prolong existence
by the aid of this addition to his sup
plies, he missed the road.
"I- first found out that I was
astray," Bourgogne says, 'by the
Syells and oaths of five men who were
fighting like dogs; beside them was a
leg of horse, which was the bone of
contention. On seeing me, one of
them came up to me, saying that he
and his comrade, belonging to the
transport service, had with some
others been killing horse behind the
wood. AS they were returning
with their. share to their
bivouac they had been set upon
by three men of another regiment,
who wanted to take it from them; but
if would help them to defend if, they
would give me some. Fearing the
same fate for my potatoes,I I told them
I could not stop, but if they would
hold their own for a moment, [ would
send them some help, and so went on.
ST had not gone far when met two
men of our regiment, and told them
all about it. They went of in that
direction. Next day I heard that
when theyreached the spot they found
Only dead man, just despatched with
bludgeon of frewood, which they
found lying by him stained with
blood. Probably the three assailants
had taken advantage Of the moment
when one was inaploring my aid to get
rid OF the other, who remained alone.
Cornhill Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16

gather, it found canvas walls stretch
ing from the main entrance to the
polls. People who went to make pur-
chases at the ticket wagon were in
formed that Socrates Sorghum, ESQ.,,
was giving a theatre party that day,
and that there wasn't room in the
tent for anybody except his guests.
When they began to assemble at the
polls announced that I appreciated
the expressions of loyalty and esteem
which had proceeded from Elder
berry township; and that in my turn
I proposed to SHOW the citizens good
time. I informed them that each Of
our ballots had coupon which would
be stamped by man who stood just
outside; where lie could sse that the
holder had not been deceived into vot-
ing the wrong piece of paper, and
would admit the bearer a1d his family
to the circus. Those who were not
entitled to my hospitality could follow
the show to some other town and see
it next day."
'sDid it work?''
"Work! Several Of the men on the
rival ticket voted for us rather than
miss the circtis. But you couldn't do
anything like that now" he added
with sigh. "Circuses have got so
big that nobody could afford to hire
one for d whole day. And, anyhow,
everything is getting soft Of complex
ahd tindemetratic.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
A New Dress Preparation.

A new thing in dress material pre-
paration is said to be one of the most
pronounced successes of the season.
The material is sponged 80 that it
will neither shrink nor spot. Two
pieces OF material exactly alike can be
taken, of which one will be treated
with the preparation and the other
left untouched or sponged in the
usual way. Both will then be sprinkled
with water. The prepared material
will dry fat and smooth as when new,
while the other spots and crinkles up.
serges often shrink when wet; face
cloths and even covert coating will
spot, and alpaca is an almost impos-
sible wet weather fabric. When treat
ed to the new finish they are said to
be not only rain proof, but softer and
silkier than ever. For cycling and
seaside wear the new process is earn
ing golden opinions, and women are
said to be blessing the inventor of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
Shoulder Wraps and Capes.

Something in the way of light
wrap is considered an indispensable
accessory to every we'll arranged toi-
let. It may not constantly be worn,
but it is exceedingly convenient and
useful to have in case one boards an
open car or has occasion to remain
any length of time out of doors or in
a current of air. The prettiest wraps
are masses of lace and tiuffiness. They
must have tolerably firm foundation,
but diaphanous fabrics make up the
larger part of them.
One model has shawl shaped mid
die portion and ruffies in the greatest
profusion. These ruff1es are made of
lace edging four inches deep. This
edging is put on e1trGvagantly full, so
much so, indeed, that it makes ruch-
ings that might almost suggest q bur-
densome quantity. There ere nine of
these ruffle ruchings and they overlap
so rs to make length of about %
inches at the EXTREMIST point. The
shawl shaped middle is more popular
than the circle, which seems to lndl-
cate what has long been predicted
the gradual return to favor of the old
fashioned shawl. which has been out
Of use so many years that very few
people possess one that is at all avail
able. Exception, of course, is made
to the owners OF India shawls, who
seem to cling to them with the utmost
pertinacity. Other capes are made in
shawl shape and trimmed with bands
of fiat garniture or very rich embroid-
cry. Ono model is large enough to
oover the figure and extends some
distance below the waist line; indeed,
the point at the back falls at least a
third of the distance over the skirt.
The collar is high and Aaring and
elaborately trimmed with feather
ruchings. The border has five rows
of rich galloon set on at regular III
teryals and attached to the fabric by
embroidery stitches. New York
Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
A True CabaIlerd.

Well in the middle Of the grounds
stands General Anderson's headquar-
ters. AS we went up the steps d tall
man rather shabbily dressed Proceeded
us. We noticed his military bearing.
and were told that he was the captain
OF one Of the Spanish n1eh-of-wat
which lies with projecting spars al
the bottom of Cavite Harbor. Fol-
lowing his footsteps, we Of necessity
overheard what he said to the gen.
erals aide:
"Senor, I borrowed, some time ago
two hundred dollars from Admiral
Dewey to pay off my men. I have
come to repay the debt"
He turned his profile towards u.s.
md we noticed how thin he looked
He must have starved himself to col
lect the money. With a very straight
back, he counted out the Spanish bills
and turned to so.
"Win you not take a receipt" asked
tile aide of General Anderson.
"::Jever from an officer" answered
the gray-haired old gentleman, with q
courtly old-fashioned bow.
Here at least is a true Spanish
caballero.-Harper's Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
PAPER SAILS FOR YACHTS
The Shamrock, Challenger For the Americas
cuo. viii Use Them.

The great international yacht race
for the America cup next gear Will IN
all probability witness all innovation
in the matter OF sails. 1t Is stated
that the challenger, Shamrock, VIII
discard the old-time canvas, and SET
out to win or lose rugged in paper. MT.
H. McGildowney, the constructor, un-
der whose eye the Shamrock Will De
built i'd the Queens Island yard, at
Belfast; has already carefully eonsid-
cred the change and discussed 1t with
Win Fife; the designer of the yacht.
and Secretary Kelly, as well as other
members Of the Royal Ulster Yacht
club. Sir Thomas Upton ls willing to
leave an details In the hands Of these
gentlemen, and if they say paper"
then of paper the sails will be.
At first sight this appears somewhat
startling, but when it is remembered
that articles which could scarcely be
conceived. as constructed of the hard
est metal are now made Of paper,
there is nothing to wonder at in paper
sails. From the daintiest drawing
room toy to the pondereus wheels of q
railway coach one finds paper in use,
so why not in sails? While sails OF
paper may be q novelty In western
waters, they are quite, cotnt1otl In tho
Orient. The Japanese, who lead the
world in fashiot1ing all sorts OF things
from paper, have long since used then1'
They have proved entirely satisfac
tory. The japanese paper sails looH
like very fine muslin, over which glu-
cose has been spread. They are light
ly battered, and are manipulated
something differ the fashion of Vene-
tian blinds.
Ireland is noted for the superiority
Of it's PAPER; and mo ohe doubts for d
moment that the famous firm Of Marc:
Gus Ward & Co. can produce an Irish
linen paper that will be suitable for all
sails, light or heavy. 1t Is this frib,
indeed, that has already succeeded Ii
producing the material, and in their
mills will be made the paper sails for
the Shamrock. Every advantage Is
claimed for the paper sails. They are
lighter, more durablei dhd tiore easily
handled than the cahras. Further'
more, they will not be affected, either
by dampness or water, and will be
perfectly impervious to salt spray.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
DESPERATE.

'T want horse and buggy for a
funeral. Can you let me have them?"
inquired the young man in the loud
check suit of the cautious liyeryman,
whose stock occupies the same place
in his affections thata wife and family
should.
''Well, 1 guess so, if you're care
full" replied the cautious liveryman
slowly.
The rig was at last ready, and while
the young man in the loud check suit
wes arranging himself in his seat
the iiveryman patted the horse, an es-
peoial favorite, tried the buckles of
harness, shook the shafts and per-
formed all the usual ceremonies due
upon such an occasion. Then, as ne
handed up the reins he said, absent
mindedly: "He's very willing and
speedy. Be careful not to drive too
fast"
The young man regarded him in
surprise for moment, and then as
severated: "Well, by thunder, I'm
going to keep up with the funeral if it
kills him!''-New York Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-11-16
HE HIRED THE WHOLE CIRCUS.
How an Enterprislng Candidate Won
Voters From His Rival.
"Times, said Senator Sorghum


"Times," said Senator Sorghum,
refectively, "ain't anything like they
used to be. There's too much for
mality. We're getting to where the
first thing that's done when q good
old-fashioned impulse asserts itself is
to tie some tape around it and choke
it of.
"You think we are getting slightly
effete?" inquired the young man who
is learning the politics business,
"Undoubtedly. And the worst Of
it is that we are getting effete-er and
efete-er. The people amt governed
as they ought to be. A whole lot Of
folks have noticed it. I'll never for
get the first time T ran for Office" he
went on in dreamily reminiscent
tone. ''There was one township that
was dead against lis. And we needed
it. And we got it. But we didn't
send around lot of clumsy and COM
monplace agents with check books.
Nor did we have to resort to any of
the elaborate methods of surrepti-
tious persuasion that I hear about so
often and with SO much pain. %
'How did you manage it?"
"Delicately, but thoroughly. We
were little bit annoyed at first by
the fact that circus had arranged to
show at the village on the day election
occurred. It was only small circus,
but big enough to make trouble unless
we headed off its deadly influence.
Its arrival was temptation for every
body to come to town and cast vote,
and the more votes there were the
more trouble our ticket had to over
come; for that was the most preju-
diced township it was ever my expert
ence to do business in. But I didn't
despair. I had long interview with
the circus manager, who combined
with love of his art very acute
basiness sense. The circus was show
ing in vacant lot adjacent to the
polls. When the crowd began to