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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
COLOR IN ANIMALS.
Food Great Factor In Causing Changes
or Modification In Hues.

Observation and experiment go to
|. show how large an influence food has
in determining the color Of animals.
Everybody knows how easily the color
of yellow canary may be altered to
an orange red by mixing cayenne pep
per with its food, though 1t Is true that
the color change may be produced only
in very young birds whose feathers are
not completely matured. 1t is also a
matter of experiment that all varieties
of canaries are not equally suscepti-
BILE to the influence Of the pepper, and
it is a very curious fact that If the
pigment that causes the red color Of
the pepper be mixed with the food of
the birds, without the other constitu-
ents, yellow colored canaries are not
in the slightest degree affected by 1t,
while brown feathers of yellow birds
become distinctly lighter in hue.
Here is another interesting expert
ment: The large tortoise-shell butter
fly normally feeds upon the leaves Of
the elm, while the small tortoise-shell
is addicted to nettles, but when some
images of the large tortoisc-shell
were bred from caterpillars that had
been found upon nettles they showed g.
wonderful similarity to the smaller
species, though the color was nearer
to that of the larger. Quite in the
same line is the observation that the
thorn moth exhibits variations in color
according as the larva is fed upon oak,
hawthorn, lime or lilac. Many other
experiments have shown a similar ef-
feet of food in modifying or complete
ly changing the color Of animals.
Among changes Of color that are
most perplexing, if one would refer
their cause to utility only, Is that OF
the gull, which is blue and white, and
is therefore generally allowed to be OF
protective value. But for the first
three years Of their lives several COM
mon species of gull have brownish,
speckled plumage, which is totally lln-
like that of the older birds, on which
fact Mr.. Beddard remarks: III one
color be advantageous, the other must
be the reverse, and three years is eth
er considerable period or it Is n7t
long enough"
Another perplexing part of the sub
ject is the color of deep-sea animals.
It is an established fact that marine
animals can and do live at the enor-
nous depth of more han five miles
below the surface of the water. 1t is
also certain that the sunlight does not
penetrate to that depth, so that the
animals that exist there exist IN more
than midnight darkness. Yet the fact
is that brilliant colorations are gener-
ally found in them. Of what use can
it be? 1t is true, indeed, that there
may be phosphorescent light emitted
by the animals themselves; and of this
there are many evidences; but though
the deep-sea fish may be guided to It's
prey by a series of natural bulls eye
lanterns, the color Of its prey could
have no protective effect, but eXactiy
the reyerse.-Our Animal Friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Some Human Locomotives.

Tie simplest public railroad now
operated is thought to be one be-
tween Atami and Odnwara, in Japan.
IT. is q -guage road, and is run
by man power. The cars have seats
for four persons each, who sit back to
back. A train consists Of two or three
cars, and is drawn up hill by half q
dozen coolies; at the top of the in
cline the coolies jump on the plat
forms and the train runs down to the
terminus by gravity, with the speed
OF IN express, 1t is said there has
asT9r been ap accident on tue read,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
IRONICAL IFS.

If man is down with the smallpox
he is to be pitted.
If man isn't sober he should never
attempt to walk tight rope.
If You would successfully argue with
woman just keep silent.
If fish is good brain food, it seems
pity in some cases to waste SO much
fish.
If one-half the world doesn't know
how the other half lives, the other half
is just as ignorant.
If man is too proud to beg aad too
honest to steal, the only thing left for
him is to get trusted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
MAKE YOUR MARK.

"In the quarries should you toll,
Make your mark.
Do you delve upon the soil?
Make your mark.
In whatever path you go,
In whatever place you stand,
Moving swift or moving slow,
With q firm andshonest hand,
Mako your mark.
"Life is 1eetlng as shade,
Mnke your mark.
Marks Of somo kind must DO made,
Make your mark.
Make it while the arm Is strong,
In the golden hours Of youth.
Never, never make 1t wrong;
Make 1t with the stnmp OF truth;
Make your mark"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
New ISicycle Tires,

The ingenuityof inventors has been
exercised to the utmost on bicycle
tires that cannot be punctured in the
ordinary way Various combinations
of springs, plates and rubber have
been made, and the number of de-
vices registered in the Patent Office
in this line runs far up into the thou
sand. One of the latest models shows
a series of springs placed underneath
small metal plates and covered with a
heavy rubber casing. Tt is claimed
that greater amount of elasticity is
secured with much less danger of in
jury to the rubber. In passing over
very rough surfaces, the springs yield
TO sudden pressure, and thus insure
more safety to the more fragile outer
portion. York Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
THE KLONDlKE FEVER.
a Drain upon California's Supply of Dogs,
Beans, and Coal.

DCausJ ithl Sodls
The rush to the Klondike has al
ready begun, and the excitement is
growing greater with every departure
of q steamship says San Francisco
letter to the New York Sun. All over
the State there is q great call for big
dogs suitable for sled hauling in
Alaska. The pounu master of San
Francisco says that all such animals
are snapped up rs soon rs they are
brought into the pound, and that he
could easily sell t.7enty dogs of any
large, long-haired breed every day for
So apiece. 1t used to be the custom
to shanghai men for service at sea,
but since the klondike boom set in it
is dogs that are shanghaied.
In San Francisco, and in all the
cities of the State, as we'll as in the
country districts, there has been loud
complaint for the last month from the
owners ofvaluable dogs. High-priced
dogs have been stolen and hidden in
out-of-the-way places, where they
could be trained for the work that
will be required Of them. In the
country districts there are many train
ing stations where long strings OF
dogs can be seen drawing sleds and
small wagons.
The demand for provisions that can
be packed in small compass has al
most cleaned out the coast supply of
dried fruits, dried vegetables. and
beans. 1t is even possible that Boston
may have q baked-bean famine, for
the carloads of beans that California
has been accustomed to send to the
city of the sacred Goldfish are likely to
go to Alaska this year A shortage OF
coal is threatened also on account OF
the Klondike boom. The bunkers of
the wholesale dealers are about empty,
ands it is estimated that all the coal
that can reach this city from foreign
and eastern mines during the next two
months will be less than $4,000 tons,
while the normal consumption OF the
city and its vicinity would be five
times that quantity, Nearly all the
vessels that have been engaged in the
al-carrying trade have been chart
cred for the Alaskan trade, and are
being changed from colliers to pas
senger and freight steamers.
Men from South Africa, say that Mt
least 5000 miners have planned to
leave that country for tie Klondike,
while twice as many are expected
from Australia. The transportation
companies have advices from England
which indicate that not fewer than
$4,000 will go from Great Britain.
Many Of the large stores in this city
have devoted whole floors to the
Alaskan trade or rented separate
buildings for the purpose. The wool
len miles are running at full capacity
on orders for heavy blankets and gar
ments for the outftting of fortune
seekers.
The vessels that have sailed from
this port already have gone out amid
the cheers oil huge crowds that iammcd
the pier from end to end and ex-
tended far up the street. The ships
carry motley crowds of men, women,
children, dogs, horses, and burros.
There are men alone, men with wives
and babies, and there have been two
or three instances Of women starting
out alone. The police have noticed,
with much satisfaction, among the
Klonlike passengers, large number
If rogues gallery celebrities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
They Made Their Own Ice Bridge

We often hear mention of ice
bridges, but seldom Of one like that
which the Oxford County Advertiser
describes. Two young men from
Bethel who were hauling birch, on
reaching the Androscoggin found q
channel in the middle of the river that
had not frozen over Nothing dis
mayed, they went upstream, detached
a big fold of ice and let it float down
to fill the gap. After one nights
settling into place this improvised
bridge was safe and tho young men
went ahead with their business
Lewiston Me Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
ELECTRICAL Safe breaking.

In recent experiments an arc of forty
to fifty volts, with current of 800 to
500 amperes, is said to have pene-
trated in three to ten minutes safe
walls from three to six inches thick.
A rough steel ingot, perhaps six by
seven by ten inches, was penetrated
with diagonal, jagged hole from one
and nalf to three and a half inches
in diameter, the thickness of metal
pierced being about eight or nine
inches. Who will now warrant bur-
Clar proof safe?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
?iTH AND POINT.

can expensive hat? I should say
so Everybody pities my husband. :"
-Fliegende Blaetter.
"My hopes" he mused bitterly, 'sarc
ashes!' Suddenly great light came
into his face. "I will sift them!" he
exclaimed. Detroit Journal.
"What does your son do
for living?" Nabber-"He's q scien-
tifc boxer" "A'pugilist?" "No, un-
dertaker." Boston Traveller.
Bacon-''And he's kind-hearted, is
hc?" Egbort-"Kind-hearted? Why,
T don't believe he ever said an unkind
word, even to m alarm clock!"
She-"Now that we have been rHar-
ried two years, do you think I ain an
angel yet?" He (sighingly)-"No,
not yet!"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
'And you say the hero wears the
most striking costume in the whole
piece?" eyes" "That's queer
What is it?" "Tights and boxing
gloves. Detroit News.
Most Of us arc unable to determine
satisfactorily just why wo occupy the
humble position that we do; but it is
quite easy to see why our friends are
not moro successful.-Puck.
"That was curious case of the
bridegroom who was married on Tues
day and hanged himself on Thursday.
eyes. but why did he waste Wednes-
day. '-Clcvcland Plain Dealer.
DR.. Molar (kindly)-"Now, does
at.hurt?" Horsphiz-"I don't mind
you working on the tooth so much, if
you would only keep your sleeve but
ton ont ofmy eye. "-Roxbury Gazette.
Chollie-"Would you believe it that
I was threatened with serious brain
trouble when I was young?" Dollie--.
"Indeed? How did you succeed i'll
having it removel?"-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Doctor-"Have you followed my
advice in regard to eating plain food
and keeping quiet at home?" Patient
-"That's all I've been able to do
since you sent in your bill. =
Standard.
Bass-''I suppose you think I'm a
fool?" Cass-''That's what troubles
me. If your supposition is correct,
then you are mind-reader, and there
fore you cannot be a>fool; -and yet
well, you understand" Boston Trans
cript.
Sangazur, Sr.-'Look here! WHAT'S
oil this nonsense I hear about your
wanting to marry an actress?" San
gazur, Jr.-"It's quite true, sir. But
-er-you cal have no conception of
how very pou " she ',ts!"--London
Punch.
"They say 'one swallow doesn'tmake
SUMNER" said Sippler, MS he drained
his glass at gulp. ''That's right,
too, replied Tippler, who spoke from
experience, "but can prove that it
takes precious few of them to make a
foil. ll."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
A boy being asked to describe kit
ten said: ga kitten is remarkable for
rushing like mad ut nothing whatever
and stopping before it gets there. 1t
must have been the same boy who de-
fined scan.lal: cit is when nobody
amt done nothing, and somebody goes
and tells. London Tit-Bits.
"It's funny how marriage will
change man." said Fogg, the other
day. "There is Mouser, for, example.
Before he was married, q glance of
May Taintor would intoxicate him, SO
he used tossay. Now when he comes
home late at night and meets Mrs.
Mouser, nee Taintor, the sight of her
actually sobers him. Boston Tran
script.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
How It Helped tho Farmers.

''The beauty of good roads was ex-
emplifed Saturday" says the Quincy
OILY Herald, "when the farmers OF
Riverside and Ellington townships
came to town with loads of hay and
straw and produce, and the farmers of.
other townships had to stay at home.
The Riverside and Ellington township
farmers came to town via the Locust
street telforded boulevard. The farm
ers of the other townships had to re-
main at home, because the roads were
too muddy. To start meant to be
mired, and so no start was made. And
all because of lack of enterprise i'll
providing good roads"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Insect Horses and Their Riders.

At o recent meeting of the Ento-
mological Society of Washington some
specimens of chrysopa, species of
golden-eyed fly, which had been col
lected in the White mountains, were
exhibited as curiosities, because each
carried on it's back one OF more minute
cecidomyiid flies. The opinion was
expressed that this was true case of
smaller species of insect using a
larger species for the purposes Of
locomotion from place to place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Feeling the Isarth's Pulse.

The fanciful notion which men used
sometimes to entertain that the earth
is, in some sense, q living thing, would
probably have derived support from
the recent observations of Professor
John Milne and others on the shivers
andquivers thatfrequcntly through
it's rocky frame, but escape notice e1-
cept when watched for with specially
constructed and exceedingly delicate
apparatus. Professor Milne reports
that apparatus of this kind has now
been mounted in Canada, British Col
umbia, the United States, South
Africa, New Zealand, Java, India and
Argentina, rs well as in England and
At various places on tho continent Of
Europe,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

pie, and from the first box he began to i'm
provo. When he had taken nine boxes he
was completely cured. This famous blood
and nerve medicine had accomplished what
all his former expensive treatment failed
to accomplish. Mr. Kempcr says his ca
tarrh has entirely left him: he Is strong
again and weighs nine pounds more than
he ever did He gives tho pills the entire
credit. He is starting tcaching again and
feels abundantly abio to continue the
work. To provo that the above is true in
every respect, Mr.. Kemper made an atll-
davit as follows
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
the 10th day Of September, 1897.
r. P. WATT. Notary Public.
We doubt if these pills havn an equal in
all the range OF medicine, for building upa
run down and debilitatcd system.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
GOOD ROADS NOTES,
Prodding Turnpike Companies.

ProddinG Turnpike Companies.
A law has been passed by the Michi.
gan Legislature requiring the turn.
pike companies in the State "to con-
struct, reconstruct, repair and main,
tain their roads in good repair, and
of the same material and in the same
manner as required by their charter,
within six months after the passage of
the Act. If they fail to comply with
the law, the roads are to be considered
as abandoned, and no further toll can
be charged Oh them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

Mr.. Goodman. Williams. Co., ILL.,. writes;
"From one package Salzer's German Coffee
Berry costing 15c grew 300 lbs. OF better
coffee than 1 can buy in stores at 80 cents
lb." ACT
a package of this coffee and big seed and
plant catalogue Is sent you by John A.
Salzcr Seed Co., Ia Crosse, Wis, upon re-
ceipt of Is cents stamps and this notice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

1t takes. it is said. the tusks of 5000 ele-
plants year to supply the worlds piano
keys, billiard balls and knife handles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Jerusalem of To-Day.

Jerusalem is now nothing but a
shadow of the magnificent city of an
cient times, 1t is about three miles
in circumference end is gituRtel 90 9
raeky mQnHtssa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

If G. Washington was never asked
by fond mother what he thought Of
her cute baby, then it may be true
that he never told lie.-Chicago
NeTs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Making a Name,

Potts--I notice Brush is making
quite name for himself.
Dobbs-Is that so?
Potts-Yes; he's going to put it over
his paint shop when lie gets it fin
ished.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

very sick and for several days 1t seemed as
il ho would never be any better. After q
while he began to improve and in a few
weeks was able to so out, although weak
and miserable. Then, gradually
All Strength in His Limbs
gave out. Tho physicians told us 1t was
paralysis, which sometimes follows an at
tack OF diphtheria. We did everything
for him, but ho grew worse until he was in
q pitiful condition. He suffered terribly
at night and complained continually OF
bis head, and In what little sleep he was
able to get, moaned increasingly. He lost
all control OF tho muscles OF his body and
limbs. He had no appetite and complained
of feeling sick.at his stomach all tho time.
After we had tried many different reme-
dies and had about given up all hopc We
commenced giving him Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. In short time he ceased to COM
plain, his appetite improved and at the
end OF three months he WAS able to attend
school part Of the time. Now he Is well
and quite strong and rugged boy. You
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Americas Greatest Medicine

nre at liberty to use this testimonial II you
desire, rs we feel we cannot say TOO much
in praise OF Hoods Sarsaparilla as blood
purifier and building up medicine" MEs.
Il. Z. ANDERSON, Cumberland, Maine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

The bazar held in tho grounds of the Yildlz
kiosk for the benefit of the Turkish SOL
diers wounded or disabled in the war
with Greece, has realized sum of over
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
PraYer and Profanity

arc all rigatin their proper places. but if you
have Tctter or Eczema, or Salt-Rhcum. or
Ringworm. better save your breath and buy
'.Tctterinc." 10 cents box Mt drug stores or
by mail from j. Y. Shuptrine. Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Hypnotic Wonders.

No one need go to Paris now to see all that
is marvellous in hypnotism. In the hypnotic
wards of many hospitals of this country. are
hypnotic subjects that mere glance, 1t Is
said, throws them into the trance state. But
in order to overcome that obstinate kidney
trouble. the persistent use of Hostetter's
Stomach Btters Is necessary. Use 1t also
peptic, rheumatic and nervous diseases.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Oh, What Splendid Coffee

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthinc softens the gums, reduces inllamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. &c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION and all Stomach
troubles cured b.! Taber's PepSin Compound.
Sample bottle mailed free. Write DR.. Taber
Mfg. Co.. Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

A. newly patented blacking brush
has the base of the dauber and polish
mounted on pivots to be reversed at
intervals and equalize the wear on ev-
cry portion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
mNEe EN.ESpY5

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds. head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to tho stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agrceablesubstances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not haye it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to Try it. Do not acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYe SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. new YORK, RY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
T.. B. B. Has st.od the Test.

For - years. It's n sure cure for Rheumatism,
Ca,Grrh and Scrofula. sl.00 per large bottle,
for $3.50, ut druggists, or sent for price. e1prcfs
paid, by Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. ~ BooS
of wonderful cures sent free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

When wife makes poor coffee her husband
has good grounds for divorce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

The following is characteristic Hoods
Sarsaparlln testimonial. Facts like these
have made Hoods Sarsaparilla Americas
Greatest Medicine and endeared it to thou
sands Of homes scattered all over this
broad land.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased TO
learn that there s ut least one dreaded dis,
case that science has been bic to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being aeon,
stitutiunal disease. requires Il constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
naliv, ACTING directly upon the blood and mu-
couS surfaces of the system. thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building UP the con
stitution and assisting nature III doing It's
work The proprictnrs hav" so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
drcd Dollars for any case that il fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address
Z. J. CHENEY IL Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. .jc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
An Overworked Brain.
F,om fine Record pieyceton Ind

From the Record, Pierceton, Ind.
Determined 70 rise in his chosen pro-
fession rs an educntor. Ernest kemper, of
Pierceton, Ind, ovcrtaxed himself men,
tally and physically. lie was ambitious,
his mind was always on his work. From
early morn until late ut night he contin-
ually pored over his books.
Few persons, even with the strongest
constitutions, ca keep up under such
strain.
In addition to his studies, AIr. Kemper
was teaching school some three miles
from his homo. Finally. his excessive study
and the exposure of going to aud from
school in all kinds OF weather undermined
his health.
He was taken to his bed with pneumonia
and his overworked brain almost collapsed.
For several weeks he WAS seriously i'll.
Catarrh had taken root in his system and
his mind was in delicate condition. He
l.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06

After six years suffering was cured by
Piso's Cure.-MARY THOMSON, 201 Ohio Ave-,
AllcEhany, Pn., March ~ lS9i