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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Wolnen,s Inventions.

1t has been untruly said that woman
has no original genius; she can copy,
but she cannot create. Invention is
responsible for the statement that
400 women applied for patents last
year. However, applying for patent
does not always M ean that on inven-
tion is valid and workable. The pa
tent Office of this country at once
grants an applicant patent, and then
leaves him 20 discover whether he is
infringing IN some one else's rights.
One young, .ldyir South Africa IN
vented pntent curling iron, from
which she receives $500 year. An
other woman improved on baby car
riages and gained fortune of $780,
600. The ex-empress of the French
devised the crinoline, not an unmixed
benefit to humanity. One lady has
invented an appliance for deadening
the sound of car wheels, perfectly suc-
cessful, and another has devised a
curiously ingenious paper bag making
machine. Then there is Mrs. Henry
Chetwynd's fire escape, a most in
genious apparatus, admirable in every
way as means of saving life from
fire
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
rhe Ideal of Women,s dlubs.

The improvement and reform of its
own members is the first considera-
tion of the we'll organized club. To
make enthusiastic women out of those
of languid and weary mind. to help to
larger thoughts those narrowed by
long domestic toll, to put to practical
use the accomplishments and charms
of those OF social grace OF especial tai
ent, is what the club does when it at
tains its ideal. The educated woman
gives of her knowledge to the ignor-
ant one, the talented lends to her of
poor Imagination, and those who can
not give of their abilities give Of their
attention. As appreciation is half of
the success of any achievement, it
must be insisted that the listening
women have their distinct value.
Some women are opposed to the
admission of women who cannot ina
lnediately and brilliantly contribute to
the entertainment of the members,
e1d there is no cause to quarrel with
clubs of this sort. If brilliant and
witty women wish to have an exclu-
siye place of meeting, they have as
much right to their enjoyment as brill
liant and witty men, nor are they un-
der obligations any more than are
these men to surround themselves
with o large number OF quiet and unr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Trimming for Gowns,

Trimming for gowns has invaded
the domains of art needlework, for
merly only employed in household
decoration, and some Of the conceits
of clever dressmakers are decidedly
original. Transparencies of lace to
initiate flowers is one of the latest
novelties, all the materialrequired be-
ing one-half inch insertion and mar
row edging. The insertion is gathered
to form round Iosette with fiat edges,
sewn on the material to be ornament
ed, which is afterward cnt away under
meath, and disk of bright colorin silk
or satin is substituted. The centre
of this is pulled through the point
where the gathers meet, to form q
piston, or, if preferred, beaded o.
nament may be substituted, after
which narrow edging is sewn in gath.
ers around the circle formed by the
insertion. The leaves are made in
like fashion and lined with green
satin and the stems are made with
lace figure cut ont and applied. New
York Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Imperturbable Teacher.

A we'll known professor sometimes
became so much interested in his leo
ture that when the noon bell rang he
kept the class five OF ten minutes over
the hour. Certain relentless spirits
among the students thought they
would give him a gentle hint, so they
bought an alarm clock, set it to go off
precisely at noon, and placed it on the
professors desk when they came into
the next lecture. They knew that he
was little absent.minded, and ex-
pected that he would not notice it.
AS the noon hour struck the alarm
went off with crash, and those of the
class not in the secret started and took
in the joke at once. There was round
of applause. The professor waited
until the alarm and the applause were
over, and then said: ''Young gentle
men, I thank you for this little gift.
l had forgotten it was my birthday.
An alarm clock is something my wife
has needed for our servant for some
time. 1t is very kind remembrance
on your part"
The professor then went on to finish
demonstration interrupted by the
alarm.-Weekly Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
A snrprise for Hubby.

a Bride of the Lovey Dovey Order
Has an Interview With the Cook.
She was a young wife just married
from boarding school-one Of the low
ey doyey order-andy although highly
educated didn't know beans from any
other vegetable. Hence this dialogue
with the cook:
.'Now, Biddy, dear, what are we to
have for dinner?"
'AThena's two chickens to dress,
num-"
"plI dress them the first thing.
Where are their clothes?"
"Dear me, mum, they're in their fea-
theirs yet"
4oh, then, serve them that way.
The ancient Romans always cooked
peacocks witt their feathers on. It.
will be surprise for hubby.
.rIt will that, mum. Sure, If you
want to help, you could be parin' the
turnips."
"oh, how sweet! I'll pair them two
and two in no time. Why, I had no
idea cooking was SO picturesque"
81 think, mum, that washing the
celery do be more in your line"
"All right, Biddy, I'll take it up to
The bath room, and I've some lovely
soap that will take off every speck:"
'Thank you, mum, would you mind
telling me the name of the asylum
where you were eddicated? think
I'll have to take some lessons there
myself if we be going to work to-
gether.n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Points for Women Speakers.

An impression gained at the Den=
ver meeting of club women related to
The appearance and voice Of the speak:
ers heard there. III many who i'd
dressed audiences through that event:
full third week of June there was
room for improvement in both mat=
ters.
Thin, throaty voices, OF naturally
good ones impeded or spoiled by too
tight dresses and too snug collars, OF
faulty pitched, were heard more Of
ten than they should have been, or
will be when voice culture is properly
valued by club women.
To stand, while speaking, with ease
to ones self and satisfaction to ones
listeners is by no means minor coni
sideration, and ought certainly to be
regarded by the woman who finds
herself often On the club platform:
What to wear; too, when facing ah
audience, may with propriety be con:
sidered from the point Of view Of
those who will look as we'll as listen:
A witty woman once urged, at a club
breakfast tile creation; in the sister
hood, of d club milliner-one who
should provide the bonnets of the pre-
siding officer. suited to-. ,.slong:range
inspection. She pointed out, amid
much laughter and with great truth;
that d headgear that was becoming
and acceptable to its wearer looking
in the mirror Of her dressing room
was often an eyesore to the company
which later had it before them at quite
a different angle Of vision.
Like the bonnet, the gown also de.
serves some thought regarding its eff
feet beyond the footlights, SO to
speak. Much detail of trimming,
pronounced effects of fashion in maxi
ing, too bright and too delicate colors
and the like, are to be avoided:
These matters may seem non;essen-
tial, and they are indeed secondary to
the vital fact that speaker must have
something to say first of all, but tAGy
have, nevertheless, distinct value.
Women, too, are so quick to respond to
the exigencies of an occasion or
condition, they are likely, as they
continue to be heard more and more
in public, to show their appreciation
that such is the case.-Margaret Hanl'
ilton Welch in Harper's Bazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Some STYLES in Bracelets.

Bracelets OF the massive style are
seen in the bauble shops, cats eye
surrounded with diamonds, sur
mounted by crown of emeralds and
pearls, is sample of the magnifcence
of some of these beautiful jeweled
bands. Three turquoises, opals and
pearls, each encitcled by diamonds
and placed in d straight row at right
angles with the bracelet is new de-
sign. Rings in. this setting are seen
also. They look like marquise set
tings if the stones are small, and
when the band OF q ring is studded
with Jewels the effect is that OF gilt
tering cross. Hoops Of seven stones;
rubies and diamonds, emeralds and
diamonds, OF all seven stones alike,
are the handso,nest Of the simple
rings. Link bracelets are shown and
those of alternate opals and diamonds
are particularly beautiful. Coral,
pink pearls, gray pearls and moon
stones are seen among the pretty odd
stones for bracelets and necklaces.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Look Out for Broilers.

While it is little early to talk
about broilers it is good subject to
think about and prepare for. During
March, April and May there is de-
mand for chicks weighing from one and
half to two pounds exceeding the sup
ply. Chicks Matched in January and
February so that they will have ten
OF twelve weeks growth are the kind
wanted for the broiler market. It is
estimated that it costs ten cents to
raise chick to the two pound weight,
and broilers bring from thirty to sixty
cents each, so there is q good profit in
the business. An incubator to hatch
the eggs, q brooder for the newly
hatched chicks and brooder house
are necessary. Try the business on q
small scale, learn how to handle the
incubator and brooder, and how to
feed the chicks iudiciously and mex
pensively, and in year OF two ex-
perience will show you how you can
raise broIers in quantities that will
pay handsome profit. This is good
work for the farmer, for it comes at a
time of year when the farm work con-
sists mainly of es.-Atlanta Jour-
nal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Eert,lizers for Asparagus.

Manuring asparagus is often done
in the late fall or winter. In the mid
die and eastern states, stable manure
or bone and potash is applied, to be
lightly plowed or narrowed under in
the spring when some nitrogenous fer
tilizer is usually added. Compare
lively few careful experiments in the
fertilization of asparagus have been
conducted to show just what elements
are most needed for this crop in the
light and sandy soils upon which it is
usually grown. At the Rhode Island
station, however, lime has had Won
derful effect in promoting rapid
growth of asparagus Nitrate of soda
has there proved to be much superior
to sulphate of ammonia as source of
nitrogen for asparagus. Here we have
two very important points that it
would pay all asparagus growers to
experiment upon in a Small way.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
1T WAS NOT l. e HIM.
The Wide ....ation and the Life
s,A iraYon Portrait.

The WIDE ,..ation and the LIFE
s,A Grayon Portrait.
We all know the guileful agents of the
s1ife-size crayon portrait companies
of the frame -and-all-f -three-dollars
variety who infest our country seeking
to squeeze money from trusting inhab-
itants and ruin their artistic tastes for
evermore.
There was one "doinG" certain
district near by not long ago, and
among other victims he drew into his
clutches certain widow whose hus-
band had been dead half a dozen
years OF so.
But she had photograph of him,
and delivered it and her order into
the agents hands, after which she
possessed her soul in patience and
waited.
At last one day at the most oppor-
tune moment possible, just when three
of the most curious and news-spread-
ing of the neighbors were making an
afternoon call, the agent appeared
again, set crayon portrait up against
the wall, and opened his mouth.
But before he had chance to get q
word out of it the widow had marched
in front of the picture, clasped her
hands, and exclaimed: ooh, isn't it
good-so very like dear Henry-don't
you think it's just wonderful, Laury?"
But "Laury" shook her head.
"No," she announced, II don't
not bit"
Her mother threw up her hands in
dismay, and the visitors came to look,
admire and exclaim at the likeness,
but L"ura still stuck to her own ideas,
thereby calling down upon her head
the wrath of her mother and the won
der of the other ladies.
That is, for few moments. But
when the agent at last had chance
to get in q word edgewise, he ex-
claimed: "Of course it isn't like him
it isn't like him at all-it's q man
that died down the street little ways,
and just called in to tell you your
pictured been delayed, and won't come
till next week." and, gathering up the
'sother man," he made his escape,
leaving the widow nearly PROSTATE
with chagrin, and the now victorious
Laury saying, ''I told you so," as fast
as her tongue could wag.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
New Fashion Fancles.

Black costumes are highly ap-
proved, also black with q dash of
color.
The predominating note Of the sea-
sons styles would seem to be the cir
cular founce.
Ostrich tips and feathers still
abound, but from all appearances they
will be used much more profusely on
the seasons hats.
Ribbons are utilized in every way
for dress trimming this season. The
narrow, one-eighth to three-sixteenths
Of an inch wide, is used for embroid-
cred effects on laces, cloths and silks.
d Designed for the maiden of unbash.
full Is is a toilet of tucked muslin. The
bodice, sleeves, front and side panels
are of soft silk, frilled, and ribbon
trellis adorns the front of the bodice,
which is held by sash.
In Paris, having done long ago with
the wide hat and the forward pitch OF
the brim, they are placing small ca
potes very far on the back OF the
head. Whether we will follow this
initiative remains to be seen.
The newest corsets have straight
fronts and short busts, and are found
in many attractive styles of material.
Those in white and delicate colors,
showing Dresden figures and lace
earnitures, are especially dainty arti-
cles of milady's toilet.
Long chains are still worn and serve
to suspend bag purse, lorgnette OF
a fan, being often allowed to hang
free, in which case they are much in
the way. They may also be used for
a watch chain, but the watch is then
tucked into the belt or bodice, OF
course.
A white kid hat is one of the novel
ties noted in millinery. 1t is one of
the new three cornered shape and sim
ply trimmed at the left side in front
with chou of some bright colored
ribbon and two or three long, curved
quills. Tiny bands. of black velvet
ribbon ornament the crowns of such
!, oke
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
BEDDING Tulips.

No other Towering plant can equal
the tulip for effectiveness when planted
in beds. The large flowers with their
bright colors closely massed together
present boldness and beauty quite
impossible with any other garden
plant. In all the northern country
our gardens, the best of them, are in
describably dull during the winter
months. What little we may do with
bright twigged and bright berried
shrubs and coniferous evergreens to
enliven the grounds, only accentuates
in degree the general gloom of the
winter garden scenery. But on the
return of spring and the blooming of
the snowdrops and crocus, tulips and
hyacinths, the sensation received is
that of abundant and vigorous life; it
is light and Joy where before only the
sustaining power of hope could allie
viate the prevailing darkness and de-
preston.
OF all the spring blooming bulbs the
tulips should be planted in the great
est profusion and they should be
placed where they can best be seen
from the windows and from the street,
thus bringing into the strongest prom
inence the evidence ofreviving nature.
Later in the season the garden has
other and numerous attractions which,
by their diversity, compensate for the
blaze of bright colors SO desirable in
the early spring, and is afforded es:
pecially by masses of tulips.
When it is not desired to plant tu-
lips in special beds, they can beplanted
to advantage in considerable masses
in borders, and they form splendid
edging along garden walks planted in
double or triple lines.-Vick's sMaga-
zine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
AFnstidious Footman.

Recent proceedings in bankruptcy
have apparently been atten lively
watched by at least one intelligent
footman. He has quite made up his
mind that it is advisable to keep clear
of the service of ''guinea pigs" In
a letter to West End registry Office
requesting to be put down for va
cancy, Jeames says: "Having been
accustomed to be with noblemen, 1
should like to get into the service of
one, if possible, but not professional
company director. as future refer
ence from such might condnce to my
detriment. It is to be hoped that
this fastidious man Of plush will be
suited, Westminster Gazette,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Easy Way to Slip Roses.

Slipping roses is as difficult thing
to some, perhaps, as it once was for
me. But since trying the following
simple method, have had no trouble:
In the fall, before frost comes, I Sc
cure as many varieties of rose slips as
I can. These I place in little trench
burying the larger part of each slip
and leaving about two inches above
ground. Next, I take several old
glass cans, which have saved for the
purpose, and turn over the slips. If
the cans are cracked, it does not mat
ter. Ny rose slips are then left in
this condition until spring, when I re-
move the cans and find they. have
rooted and are ready to transplant to
mounds or borders. and will soon be-
come thrifty little bushes.-Helen E.
Walton in Orange Judd Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Heroine of Iyanhoe.

Rebecca Gratz, founder of the Fos-
ter Jewish home in Philadelphia,
whose portrait was unveiled in that
institution the other day, was the
original of Sir Walter Scott's famous
heroine Rebecca in his novel of'Ivan-
hoe" 1t was Washington Irving who
told Scott all about Rebecca Gratz, of
her many charms, personal and intel
lectual, and of her fine character. Out
of these conversations Sir Walter built
up his grand heroine in ''Ivanhoe"-
a heroine who has been known and
admired by MILLIONS who never heard
of the original. Miss Gratz was loved
by youth belonging to one of the
best families in the Quaker city, but
although she loved him in return, she
sacrificed herself to her religion and
refused to marry him.. Matilda Hoff-
man, the love of Irving's life, was
Miss GRATIS dearest friend.
The beautiful Jewess was the
daughter of Michael Gratz, an Aus
train, who settled in Philadelphia in
1850 and engaged in the Indian trade.
After the revolution he acquired large
landed interests in many parts of the
country. Among these was the Nam
moth cave, in Kentucky. His daughter
was born in 1871, and lived to be S8
years old. Henry Clay paid her
marked attention. One of her aunts
married DR.. Nicholas Schuyler, and
was never forgiven by her family.
Miss Gratz was very charitable, and
founded many institutions, among
them the Foster home. She was beau
tiful and highly cultured in every
way. The recently unveiled portrait
was painted by Thomas Sully and
copied by Miss Welhelmina Loos.-
Chicago Times-Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Kerosene in chicken Culture.

The cost of oil is the least part of
the expense of raising chickens arti-
ficially; 100 can be Matched and raised
fifty in a brooder) to the age of twelve
weeks, for not to exceed 50 for. oil
Fifty chicks may seem small num-
Der for so-called 100-chick brooder,
but it is cheaper to burn more oil and
avoid losing them by overcrowding.
Unless the business is conducted on q
large scale, the item of labor will ex-
ceed that for oil, eggs and feed.
Ordinary lamps should never be
used to heat brooders they are very
dangerous) but such as are made ex-
pressly for the purpose, and have q
circulation of air over the oil chamber.
Do not allow them to get low in oil or
q crust to form on the wicks.
There will be steadier heat and
flame if the wicks are brushed off
twice day. If much oil is used it is
cheapest to buy by the barrel, at from
six to eight cents per gallon, and the
empty bcrrel is worth IS asstsas,. An
oil tank with pump e
most convenient - Z s! = s:fsS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
HOODS pills cure all Liver Ills. IS
Picked Fish ON Trees.

An Irish officer who had served at
Malta was one day at public dinner.
Expatiating on the luxurious living at
Malta, he spoke particularly Of the
excellent quality Of the anchovies. He
= had never seen any like them any
where else. He spoke of grove Of
them which he had seen growing in
the governors garden upon the espla-
made. A gentleman present disputed
the statement that anchovles grow on
trees. The Irishman reatfrmed 1t most
emphatically. A challenge was given
and accepted. On the following day
the parties met, attended by their Sec
onds. At the first fire the Irishman's
shot took effect in his opponents thigh.
the ball hitting the bone and causing
such a shock that che latter fell upon
his back in such pain that he kicked
his heels vigorously.
"I' faith major" said the Irishmap's
SECOND, you've hit your man. but l
think not dangerously, for see what
lively capers he Is cutting"
"Capers! Capersv' exclaimed the
Irishman with a start. "Oh, by the
powers, what have done? Bad luck
to me forever for such a dreadful mis-.
takew
And Fastening to the side Of his an
, tagonist, who had been raised to a
sitting posture, he grasped his hand,
saying as he did so: "My dear friend,
1 hope you're not killed, and if I've
harmed you seriously I'll ask your
pardon forever, for I've made a MUIR
derin' mistake. 1t was capers that
saw growing On that tree at Malta, and
not anchoyies at ALP:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07

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In field hospital from fever. From that
time was always afflicted more or less.
"About four years ago became much
worse. Our family doctor seemed puzzled
over my case, and 1t began to look as II
there was no hope for my recovery, end
that the inevitable end was near.
'Last November was advised to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills. The physicians said
they were an excellent medicine, but would
do no good In my case. But tried them,
aud am glad did, for I became better at
once. Eight boxes taken according to d.
rections cured me. I used the last OF tho
pills about year ago, and have not been
troubled with my ailments since"
The power OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills
tor Pale People In the vast number OF dis
eases due to impure or poisoned blood has
been demonstrated In thousands OF in
stances as remarkable as the one related
nboVe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-12-07
Rye Straw in Bundles.

The rye crop is more generally
threshed with fail than is any other
grain excepting buckwheat The lat
ter is threshed by hand because 1t IS
easy to beat ont the grain, which is all
in bunch at the top and does not re-
quire handling the large bulk of straw,
except to remove it after the threshing
is done. In threshiug it is important
to disturb the bundles as little as pos
sible. The bundles are unbound so
as to spread the grain out and lay all
the rye heads on the floor so that the
grain can be beaten out OF them. But
after this is done, the bundle is care
fully REBOUND, and with the grain out
is worth as straw very nearly as much
as at first.