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say. The king and the queen was re-
gal, as COMMONLY and the hair appar-
.:Heir." corrected Monsieur AsphOnse,
with a shudteT.
:'wen, he was jovsal. an the prin-
CESS"
'.Afll" murmure6 Monsieur Alphonse,
THE Night Of 'eaSen amt nothing tn
compare TO the looks Of her" cried
James, rolling hlS eyes and winktng at
the second man.
.'she-sta was loately, as ordlunire?"
uuegtioped Monsieur AiphOnse. WIKI
claTogd hands. "She-she was we'll
80 iraUpyf Did,-dtd she eat OF the
g1yeetbread I prepared for her alone?"
web a. yUu may cab It eating: she
nibbled q bit and then she smiled"
AN said 70 the 'andsoms young man
70 'er right: ave some Of this delicious
sweetbread Monsieur Alphonse knows
my taste. e."
Monsieur Aipbonse turned abruptly
from the curious gaze; this was more
than he dared to hope, and he might be
pardonsd his emotion.
And the young maP-wSIat Of himI'
he asked, with assumed caTelessnesG
esq took ~ OF that there sweetbread,
II you must know. never see the like
for appetite: e went gtraight through
ffe courses without hitch. they % say
tfiat 'e's done likewise with Is money,
end the king looks pretty grumpy. for
the char1g maxim eyes at hte princess.
Ask George x e didn'e see I'm take IS
buftun bolCay, and pass II to 'eE under
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The Chef and His Sacrifice.

BLlLf MOSES IN NEW YORK POSI-

I the table, an she got red AZ the beets
was serylnI on tOtiler side, and 'er
and stole up TIL she was able to fasten
the flower, unbeknownst, In the front
OF her dress But the old I'm don't know
It, you bet"
Monsieur AiphOnse shut his lips firmly
he was above such Idle gossip, and II
was noticed that during the lively din
ner the chef aloEe was silent and pres
occupied.
Monsieur Aiphonse went early 10 his
room, a frUnt apartment on the top
floor; he let himself in, and struck q
Ngflt: this was his kingdom, and Il had
somewhat the appearance Of o studio.
There was an unm.sIakable air Of lux
ury in the furnishing which proclaimed
the occupapt man Of no mean fortune,
for, Il the truth must be told, Monsieur
ASphonse had amas6ed goodly sum in
his Gaining. and the taste which could
fashion n mayonnaise to suit the gods
could be depended upon for artistic ef-
fecta in those trtflng Adornments which
make q habitatton; and Monsieur Al
'phonse himself, in his velvet smoking
Jacket, looked the personlhcation OF
ease and comfort as he leaned back In
his armchair and puffeG away at the
DesV a pNuli1
His mood was penEively rumtuative,
and his thoughts ran this evening upon
the princess. True, ner fathers crown
was OF iroP. like his own railroads
which netted the country but she was
none the less princess for alt that,
though this was America, where crowns
could be bought and sold, like rare
dishes for an entrce; and she was moro
beautiful than many dem0iselles Of
royal pedigree. Monsieur AlphohSe had
worshipped this young divinity from the
early baked apple days, wheF little
"Mees'' wandered below. and enjoyed
many q private banquet This small
goddess bestowed praises hberaEy, ate
heartily, and so had captured our good
chef. body and soul Such meringues,
and charlotte russo, and blanc-mange,
and pistache, and marrons g.aces, and
pudddLgs, ard pies and cakes! Dleut
but his Imagination leaped all bounda
at her command, and thus It was that
he became rich and famous.
He catered to every within; he learned
to know the dishes she preferred; he
sent her flights OF fancy. tied up In love-
knots Of pastry or snowy CONNECTIONS;
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he had an Offering for every festival;
every event OF her life was marked with
culinary milestone, and Monsieur Al
phonse was content to know that she
partoelS and was satisfied.
But lover on the scene was some
thing new: though his princess had,
hitherto, been surrounded by courtlers
in nunber, @ favored one was q matter
which required different treatment, and
the soul OF the artist rose to the occn-
sion. He would storm the king in the
stronghold OF his appetite; he would
tiatter the queen with dainty conceits,
for the princess must have her way,
and marry the man OF her choice. Here
judicial flown wr1niSled the brow Of
Monsieur Alphonse; he would not truss
the gosslping tongue OF James; he
must see for himself the true state OF
affairs; then he would throw himself In
to the breach, and rise to unparalleled
efninence at the wedding feast.
The next day would be Sunday; Nom
sieur Alphonse determined to follow his
princess 20 church; doubtless her caya.
lier would escort her home, and again
he would follow, and draw his own CON.
illusions.
So he arrnyed himself In the morning
in faultless attire, from the crown OF his
silk hat TO the tips OF his patent-leatb.
er shoes; his tie and gloves were perfec-
tion; hts cane the latest thing, his bon.
tonniere immaculate. for be II known
Monsieur Alphonse was an artist-and
q Frenchman!
He waited until the princess trimmed
down the front steps, then he followed
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self finally face to face with the owner
of Carmen. who sat in his study before
a table Uttered with documents,as Mon
sieur Alphonse's had been the previous
night; but these papers brought no
pleasure to the Vouthfu! eyes; on the
contrary, they frightened vlsibly at the
prospect o. welcome guest to distract
thought. But Monsieur Alphoase was
unknown TO him, so he rose, and, bow
ing with the courtesy OF one gentleman
to another, stood awaiting further en-
lightment.
Monsieur Alphonse returned the salu-
tatlon In kind; the young man waved
his hand TO seat, and waving his own,
said politely:
II have not the honor" and again
he waited for The customary bit OF
plsiebnard, or some explanation.
You will pardon nc" said Monsieur
Alphonse, that / do not disclose my
name. come 10 you on a mission
which concerns ourselves alone. l wish
to buy your horse"
"Carmen?"
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Am1ERNeplAcE COSTUME FROM HARpERs BAzAR.

a thorough OUTFIT for season at
fashionable watering place requires, In
our climate to be quite elaborate, for
there must be gowns for cool as well as
hot days. Blue serge is material
which comes Into fashion each year OF
course. there are many different weayes
Of II, rs Wei us different colorlngs. but
u blue serge gown Is considered almost
n necessity for every wardrobe. An
orlginGi design, which We publish to-
day. taken from HaTpeTs Bazaar. In blue
serge from In mnlson Weilie. Is In the
bluct shade. The waist ls tight httIng
nt the back. blousng n little AZ the
front. II In made with round yoke.
which extends TO the sleeve on the
shoulders, the yoke Of white moussc9lna
Dc sole laid In very narrow pieats.
Around tho yoke the waist Ia finished
With three narrow folds Of striped inf
feia silk. In mauve and white. put above
a BtrOlght band Of Iniah gtHpure lace,
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and band Of lace is put over thu top OF
the sleeves. The waist Itself fastenB ut
the left. and IL most effectively trimmed
with rows Of braid put on In clusters
and at regular spaces. The sleeves are
small, alSO trimmed with the rows OF
braid, The collar II very high, with
straight. turneG,uver pieces. and made
OF the striped white and muuve tafIcta
silk. A 6ack satin belt makes the
waist look smaller while n bow OF the
striped SILK fastcns the belt and gives
n pretty fniFh. NJ the top Of the skirt
there Ia yoke let in Of the striped
silk while nj the foot there Is u bund put
on In scai,ops. Th1s II very effective
against the deep bite sergeN
The hat worn with this gown Is quite
different In shape from any Of the FASH
Ions That have yet been brought out.
It Is somewhat like n toque made Of
fancy straw trimmed with lunches OF
roses and leaves and NJ tho left side arc
large rOsettes Of deep blue velvet,
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Monsieur Aiphone sat apart and med-
tinted: his duties for the right were
over. but he had neglected TO remove
the Insignia Of his office, and appeared
before his underllngs stu In his snowy
cap and vohmaHous white apron. a
strange forgrttuIuess of his dignity, OF
which tho head butler nudged the sec
ou1 man, and the two housemaIds gig
F.ed outright. This reused Monsieur
Alphonse.
'.Eh blen" he cried; what do l hear?
Is It at me you poke fun! Breedget'
Marie, taisez-oul" He frowned and
shook his head In his most dIgnified
manner, whOreat they laughed the
louder.
Bridget and Marie encountered TINS
self same cEp and apron but q ShorS
hour earlier, they would have bowed
down before II with due respect, for
dinner was then being served. and Nom
sieur Asphonse was In his element; out
now, when the ladies up stairs had lett
the dining room. and the gentlemen
were StNtlrlG Ofer lIftlT WIN hllA SAbeas
OH IL was too ridiculous to see him,
Monsieur A1phOpse, sitting there as u
the meal were Just announced and he
waiting 10 serve the soup! Even the
little kitchen girl could scarcely keep
her gravity and the assistant cook bit
her tips and turned her back upon the
chef. II would never do for her to
show any outward EIgn OF amusement.
Monsieur Aphonsc lifted his hand TO
his head, meaning to run his fingers
through his hair, but he encountered
the stiR cap, and realized the situation.
'.AhRl" he cried Now. you laugh no
more. Sol" and dotiing his headpIece
with fine bow, he unfastened his
apron, and laid his badges Of servitude
carefully away; then he resumed his
dlgnifed position as head Of society.
"A pleasant evening Gbove?" he ask
ed IN his best English, out Of compr-
mezlt to James, the butler.
HeH, err. yes. rather" drawled that
parsonage. settling his tie, and flecking
an imaginary speck from his spotless
shirt front. I'VE didn't ave the wit
and the sparkle we ave had, but still
we go5 through with credit. 1 should
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cettInu a Drink at 2 a. m.
(Tlme-2 n. m)
n,, 7 u,opt n drink"

Life: "Ma. I want urlhK'
flush, darling; turn over and 90 TO
sleep"
IT want drink"
mo, you are restless. Turn over
dear. and go to sleep"
after nve mlnutes)-"Ma, want a
"Lie st,Il. Ethel, and go to sleep"
"But want drink"
mo, you don't want drink; YOU hah
n drink Just before you wem 70 ;'sN'
Now, be still, and go right TO sleep
~ do, too. want drink!"
"rnn't let me speak to you again.
child; go to sleep" ,,,
IAfier FIVE minutes)-"Ma won't you
please give me a drink"
"If yon say another word III get up
md spank gou Now so to sleep You
are naughty girl"
tAfter two mlnutes)-"Mn, when you
get up to spank me VIII You give me a
irink?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
Priceless / T ain

"Ha price can be placed on rain 'Tfotl:cr's
Friend is worth its weight i'll Co';. IS az c.iev
ator. My wife suffered more in tc:' :::nutcs with
either of her othc. two children than she did al
four bottles Of Mothers Friend 1t IS blessing
to any one expecting to tecome mothe:, EAys
q customer.
Thus writes Henderson Dale, Druggist,
of carrni, ILL.,, to the Bradfc!d Regulator
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, the proprie-
tors and manufacturers Of Mothers
Friend" This successful renredy is not
one of the many internal rledic:Ie IS az
vertised to do unreasonable things, but
scientifically prepared liniment especially
effective in adding strength and elasticity
to those parts Of wotnan's organism which
bear the severest strains of childbirth.
The liniment nay be used al any and
all times during pregnancy UP to the
very hour of confinement. The earlier it
is begun, and the longer used, the more
perfect will be the result, but it has been
used during tie last InoEtl, Only with
great benefit and Success.
It not ciily si:orteils labcr and lessons
the pain attending II, b:!t Greatly di:::::;:i-
ishes the danger to '!fa oI iotil 1noti:cc
and child, and leaves i!c mother i'll con-
dition more favorable 20 sped recovery.
"Mothcr's Friend ~ is soil by druggists
at $1.oo, OF sent by cypress O.: receipt Of
price.
Valuable i,ook FOR wofnc'i "Bcfore
Baby.is Born," sc'lt free o., application.
THE sRA1FiELn EEeUAst.:n &C.. Atlanta. Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
CAPrUREOF THE PEDRO.
MadAa Gallant Race for Freedom
ButFailed.

Key West, april 23.-The
Spanish tramp steamer, Pedro,
Captain Bonet. from Antwerp on
March %, for Santa Cruz and
Pensacola, was captured by the
United States flagship, New York
yesterday afternoon and wac
brought in here at $50 this
morning under her own steam, but
in charge of a prize crew, consist
ing of Lieutenant Capehert, Ensign
Brunby,' Engineer Ball and II
men. She is owned by the Nav
igation company of Bilboa, is of
1928 tons net register, is about
$50 feet long, has over 3S feet beam
and 2S depth Of hold. She was
built at Newcastle il 1883 and
has on board crew of SO men.
The Pedro had been unloading a
cargo cf rice, iron and beer at
Havana, when the news of the
descent Of the United
States fpet upon Cuba
caused berJo put to sea in hurry,
She made off i'll an easterly
direction, but was not quick
enough in getting away.
The torpedo boat Foote was
scouting about - miles off Havana
shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The weather was hazy.
Suddenly the Foote signalled the
New York that u strange ship had
been sighted and the flagship
started out. Wiser than the Buena
Ventura, when she saw the mighty
flagship heading for her the
Spaniard scudded away at a fast
clip. The New York then fired
the usual first shot as signal to
beave-to, but the edro continued
on her COZ. Then came a
pretty .-.,sc. The cruiser fired
several more small guns at the
Heei- g vessel, and. finally sent a
solid shot across her bows. This
brought the enemy to terms and
she promptly hove-to. A small
boat was lowered from the New
York and Ensign Marble with a
crew put of. The widest excite
ment prevailed on the Spaniard
and her docks were crowded With
men, scurrying about like frigh-
tened rats as the New York men
clambered up the side of the ship.
Meantime the Foote had sighted
German coastlng vessel and
signalled to The flagship and a shot
war put across tie vessels bow.
No resistance was offered, and the
New York men boarded her, found
her papers to be correct and her
German register was established.
She was turned back. The action
of the fieet in refusingl to allow
the German vessel to enter Havana
shows that the blockade is
pratioally established.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
Cuini1e and other fe-
yer medicines take from 5
to 10 days TO cure fever
Lohnson's Chill aHdFever
Tonic cures in ONE DAY
The Privilege Tax.

While it is considered certain
that the gross receipt from the
privilege tax this year will be
grpa-er than last year, there has
been a recent falling off. The
total received last year was nearly
100000. The total amount re-
ceived in 1898 up to the 18Th, was
$4,000, against $51,60O for the
same time last year, Following
is an itemizod statement of the
receipts for the past few days;
On March II, 1915; on the 10th.
81, 1852; 17th, $iS7; 18th, $4Oo,
18th, $500. 21st, $1S2,50 22d, and
23d, $2O,55. The total for this
year will aggregate at least So, 900
more than last year. This
privilege tax all goes to Clemson
College.
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[ OCAL2 BREVITIES,
MRS. ANN TONPNINS.

The subject Of this notice, rellct of
the late DR.. Henry w. Tompkins, died
at the home of her son DR.. J. Glover
Tompkins in our town on Saturday
last, was uuried in our village ceme-
terry on Sunday morning at II o'clock,
DIR. Gwaltney officiating at the grave.
Mrs. Tompkins was siXty-siX years OF
age and had lived in or near our town
for greater part OF her life. She
was entirely devoted to her home and
family, consisting of two sons, DR..
Tompkins, Frank, a younger son, anu
one daughter Fannie, to whom the
sympathies of many are extend
ed in their bereavement.
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CIildren's Day.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 10

COLUMBIA, .. ", April IO.
To CoLoRED BAPTIsTs:
Dear Brethren: The second Sun
day in June is "Children's Day"
Order programs from R. G.. Sey-
mour, D. D., No. 1920 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. They are
sent free of charge. State the num-
Der of scholars you have in school
IF the second Sunday in June is
not convenient, take some other
Sunday in June and not later than
up to 18th of July, You did well
last year and we hope you will dc
ss we'll and better this year. Every
dollar sent will be put on the fields
Tor Sunday-school work. Send all
money to r. G. Seymour, D. D..
10. 1920 Chestnut Street, Phila,
deIphia, Pa. The Society will pub
llsh name Of school and amount il
the Colporter.
RICHARD CARROLL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27

Which is better, to thoroughly
cleanse and purify the blood just
now, or make yourself liable to
the many dangerous al I'm ents
which are 80 prevalent during
summer? Impurities have been
accumulating in the blood all
winter, and right now is the time
to get rid of them. A thorough
course of swift's Specific is needed
to cleanse the blood and puri-
fly the system, toning up and
strengthening it all over. Those
who take this precaution now are
comparatively safe all summer;
but to neglect it is to invite some
form of sickness which is 30 COM
mon during the trying hot season.
1t is now that o course of Swift's
Specific
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
s. s. S. T3F THGe Blood

will accomplish so much toward
rendering The system capable OF
resisting the evil influences which
are so liable to attack it during
the summer when sickness is 80
abundant. II is the best tonic
and system-builder GA the mszket,
because it is o real blood renedy
and is made solely to aeereh ont
and remove all Impurities, end
supply an abundance of pure, 1ieh
and red blood. s. S. 8. is Iaade
exclusively of roots and herbs,
and is Natures own remedy. 1t
is purely vegetable, and is the
only blood remedy guaranteed IT,
contain DO potash, mercury O.
other mineral. Be sure to get 3.
s. s. There is nothing half %
good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
AUGUSTA. Ga, June 16, 1897.

AUGUSTA. Ga, June 16, 1897.
This is to certify that Mr.. c. T.
Scrimper has recently put in
complete order and repair, my As
inch stones at Kathwood. S. G. !
take pleasure in recommending
his work as frst-c'ass in all
respects, The capacity of the
stone is double what it has ever
been before and 1 am not more
pleased than surprised at the quality
of the work they do. Anyone
having work of this kind to do
cannot make mistake by entrust-
ing it to Mr.. Schrimper. I vouch
for his ability and honesty in
whatever he undertakes to de.
HENRY G. HAMMOND.
Please mention The Edgefeld
ADVERTISER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
For House of Representatives.

The many friends of P. B. Mayson, f. So, re-
sncctf,,,lv present his name to the democratic
voters Of Edgefed county for seat IN the
House of Representatives, and respectfully So
licit their support. He will abide the result OF
the primary election and support the nominees
Of the party. MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-27
PARTY LAW rs PLAIN.
Mr.. McMahan Appeals to the
COnsc;enccS OF the PrOlli-
DitiOniStS.

Editor Record: Touching tn
interpretation" of the pledge re-
quired Of candidates i'll the demo
cratic primary, the State executive
committee has "settled" nothing
The resolution adopted merely al,
nounced, what everybody knew,
that the votes will be counted II
the candidate files "his pledge N
the form required by the conslitG-
ton and rules of he party" The
truth remains that the "form re-
quired" Includes the words, 81 am
not the candidate Of q faction"
AS to the meaning of faction, "
honest men will not split hairs.
1t is, however, unfortunate that
the committee chose to give snch
all oracplar deliverance, which is
attributable to the judicieus eau
ton of of1ice-hclders and candi-
dates for Office. Why risk offend
ing anybody! The prohibitonists
may develop such strength AID
momentum that we cannot afford
to stand in their path and may
have to fall III line With them.
This is the history of the violation
of written constitutions!
But there are some who, having
participated in the March conven-
ton, feel estopped to deny'the pro-
hibitionists the like liberty. They
overlook the following facts:
Cd There was no party law
against such nominations until the
practice had been abused. From
the patent evils Of this abuse"
grew the demand for total proli-
bition" of conventions. If this
good "prchibition law" be now in
the party constitution, let US not
make it ';dead letter"
(2) As long denominations were
made by conventions, 1t was con-
ceded that the action of the con-
v.ntion would be shaped by a few
leaders. This was done by close
caucuses. The March convention
was but big caucus seeking to
coatrol the democratic convention.
It admitted to share in the ''pre-
liminary work" larger nunber Ct
voters than had heretofore exert
ed a direct influence in fixing the
ticket" 1t was therefore in the
line of democracy and ultimately
gave us the present primary.
(3) Election by the Legislature
is not as democratic as elections
by the people. Election by con
yeution is no more a popular choice
than election by the legislature.
Nomination by the prohibition
convention is intended to mean
election; it is expected to solidify
voters. Ifso, it will supersede the
primary as the place for choice.
Can voters not be trusted to exer-
else a personal choice without the
aid, or dictation Of any corven-
ton?
Itis far from my thought to wish
the prohibitionists "ruled out." "
My Objects to convince them and
to arouse their consciences to the
fact that their nominee could not
take the democratic pledge, and
that, if be could, it is wrong to
bring back the era of convention
nominations. l plead for the spirit
of the party law. The letter
killeth, but the sp rit glveth life"
JOHN J. MCMAHAN.
Columbia. April 13, 1898.
A PECULIAR INCIDENT.
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A War Time Ditty,

Some Of the colored laborers with
true patriotic spirit, "time" their
work with this ringing parody OF
Dixie .
ooh. de white folks says: 'Home too
in"itin':
Take de nigger en- do yo' fghthin'!
Go way
Dey say,
Fun de whi:0 folks down in Dixie!
":rake de nigger 'lGng eff de guv-ment
need him;
Thirteen dollars month en- feed him
Go way,
Dey say,
Fun de white folks dow in Dixie !"
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Old Mill Stones
Mare as Good as New.

respectfully offer my services
10 the citizens OF Edgefie!d County
as first e!ass Nillwright. Anyone
having mill rock that need dress,
ING will find it to their interest to
confer with me as / have had a
lifelong experience in that line
rs to my capabilities and respon-
siblity | respectfully refer to The
recommendation of your fellow
countryman found below.
Address: C. L. SCRIMPER,
5oS Broad St eet,
Augusta, Ga.