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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
BREcHEps HISTORY OF A DISASTER
Description Of the Last Voyage Of the Arc
tic Which Went Down with the Vesta.

In October, 1854, at about the same
place where the wreck Of La Bour-
gogne now lies, The steamship Arctic
Of the Collins line was lost, with oil
on board, through collision In the
fog with the Vesta. 1t was this ter
rible catastrophe Of Which Henry
Ward Beecher wrote:
"The hour was come. The signal
ball fell ut Greenwich. 1t was noon
also at Liverpool. The anchors were
weighed, the great hull swayed to the
current, the national colors streamed
abroad ds If themselves instinct with
life and national sympathy.
1.-THE bell strikes, the wheels re-
yolve, the signal gun beats its echoes
In upon every structure along the
shore, and the Arctic glides joyfully
forth from the Mersey and turns her
PROV 10 the winding channel and be-
gins her homeward run.
'DThe pilot stood at the wheel, and
men saw him. Death sat upon the
PROV, and no eye beheld him. Who
ever stood ut the wheel In all the voy-
age, Death was the pilot that steered
the craft and none knew 1t. He nell
ther revealed his presence nor whis-
pered his errand.
"And so hope was effulgent and
1.-THE gayety dlsported itself, and JOY
was with every guest. Amid all the
Inconvenience Of the voyage, there
was still That which hushed every
murmur: Home Is nsa'far away And
every morning it vas one night nearer
home.
"Eight days had passed. They be-
held that distant bank of mist that
forever haunts the vast shadows of
Newfoundland. Boldly they made 1t,
and, plunglng in. it's plant wreaths
wrapped them about.
"They shall never emerge. The last
sunlight has flashed upon that deck
The last voyage is done to ship and
passengers.
"At noon there came, noiselessly
stealing from the north, that fatal in
strument of destruction. In that mys-
terious shroud, that vast atmosphere
of mist, two steamers were holding
their way with rushing prows and
roaring wheels, but invisible.
.
"Oh, what q burial was here! Not
as whe- one is borne from his f1me,
among weeping throngs, and ntly
carried to the green fields, and laid
peacefully away beneath the turf and
flowers. No priest stood to pronounce
q burial service. 1t was On ocean
grave. The mists alons shrouded the
burial place. No spade prepared the
grave, nor sexton filled up the hol-
lowed earth.
Down, down-they sank and the
quick returning waters smoothed out
every ripple, and left the sea as placid
as before
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
The Fashionable Dress waist.

Mysterious are the ways of fashion.
The dress waists tbs season should
project slightly above the belt, and to
SECURE this end many dressy women
use wire stiffener, somewhat similar
to the once popular small hustle.
Small, slender women wear one that
is scarcely larger than pocket hand
kerchief doubled, while large, we'll
formed women use one, two or three
times that size. 1t has to be adjusted
with care, because if it should slip
around upon the sides it would give
the wearer a very grotesque appear;
ance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
X-Ray Outfit for Army.

Colonel Morris Brown Of the medi-
cal supply department, U. S. n, has
shipped to the acting medical officer at
San Francisco large static X-ray outfit
to be used in the hospital service at
Manila 1t is especially adapted for
locating bullets. The United States
now has in use about $50 outfits of the
X-ray apparatus. From experiments
conducted by Major G. Fl. Torney at
West Point, it was observed that 80
per cent. of the amputations were
saved by the use Of the x.ray in tho
army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
women in Colonipl Tlme..

Il is difficult for the women of to-
day to realize the conditions of their
sex 75 or $50 years ago in this coun-
try. Most of the thread, especially
that employed for knitting, darning,
weaving, crocheting and embroider-
ing, was made by the women them
selves, many Of whom wore rs expert
with the distaff and spindle rs the
best thread spinning engine of the
present time. They could do more
than the engine can do. They could
give any desired variety in strength,
thickness, softness, roughness or
feeciness to their thread This was
Of benefit both in weaving and EN-
broidering. ,Theyd did their own dye
ing, using indigo, of which very ex-
celIent quality was grown in Virginia
and the Carolinas, madder butternut
and other homely dyes, and for their
embroidery had home made or i'm
ported tambours, tambourets and en-
broidery frames. Erenin those days
the inventive spirit was at work, and
in both MASSACHUSETTS and Connecti-
cut there were embroidery frames
which would stretch small portion
of the cloth being embroidered and al
low the remainder to be rolled up and
covered with q bag which hung on
one side.-New York Mail and E1-
Dress,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Wbeu Lead Becomes Elastic.

The experiments upon materials ut
low temperatures which have been
made. possible by the advent of liquid
air develop some unexpected results.
4 ball of india-rubber cooled to the
temperature of the air becomes brittle,
and if dropped on the floor flies into
a thousand more or less) pieces, while
q ball of lead will rebound, having &C.
auired a remarkable increase of elas'
ticity. Lead also makes very re.
spectacle spiral spring at tempera-
ture of 200 or 300 below zero.-Amerl-
can MachiniSt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Stocks for Tailor Gowns.

While the tailor gown, with its se-
we're outlines, its uncomproniising
strapped seams, has lost none of its
severity, its stock has grown quite
frivolous. Stocks are of ribbon, chif-
fon and lace, and sometimes assert
themselves to the extent OF having a
jabot of lace.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for
anv case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY s. Co, Props, Toledo, Q.
Wc, the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
nov for the Inst IL years, and believe him per
fectly honorable in all business transne,ioils
ont financially able to carry out any obliga
tion made by their firm.
WEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
WALDING, K1NNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood. and mucous sur,
fnces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Old Saws.

ST suppose" said Elder Keepalone,
as he took seat on bench in Deacon
Ironside's shop and glanced around
with humorous twinkle in his eye,
"it has never occurred to you to get
up o book of proverbs out of your old
saws?"
fNo," admitted the deacon, sit
never has. Still, he added, IT gen.
orally put 'em On ale. ~ Chicago
TEhlne,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
A Brigade of FIrewomcn. !.

The little town of Nasso, in Sweden,
has female contingent, 150 strong, in
its fire brigade. The water supply Of
the village consists simply OF four
great tubs, and it is the duty of the
women "fremen" to keep these full
in case of fire. They stand in two
continuous lines from the tubs to the
lake, some distance away, one line
passing the full buckets and the other
sending them back. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Mrs. W. r. BATES, r1ansfleld, La, writes:

"Before writing to you l suffered
drcadfully from painful menstrua'
tion. leucorrhoea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Now my
friends want to know what makes me
look so well. Idonot hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought
about this great change. cannot
praise Lydia E. Pipkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. Itis the greatest
yemedy Of the age,h
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
One Real Virtue.

Fuddy---The Widow Green is still
taking on terribly over the death OF
her husband.
Duddy-The ideal What was he
better than q drunken loafer?
Fuddy.-There's no denying that
Bill was seldom sober, and when he
was it. was almost impossible to get
him to work. Bus he had his good
points. He kept his wifc's wheel clean
all the time. Boston Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimplcs, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sicllly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c. 25c. 50c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
! FOR VOMAN'S BENEFIT.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
statnes of women In london.

A third statue of o woman put mp.
in England within short time is
about to be erected in London. The
first two are those OF George Eliot
and Mrs. Browning, and this, the
last, is a bronze statue OF Queen
Boadicea.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Iifo Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full Of llfc nerve and viGor, take No-fo
Buo, the wonder-worlser, thas makes weak mer
strong. All druggists, soc or Fl. Cure guaran
tccd. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New forE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

"MIss GIMP, would you pray for me
while was engaged in desperate
undertakings" eyes, Mr.. Jumbles. }"
"Well, pray for me while I propose to
You."-Chicago Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

A new English cyclists boot is provided
with flap on the inner side of the upper,
which can be turned up to keep the trousers
away from me pedals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Lost his Lite Saving others.

A country boy visiting New York stopped
a frantic runaway team that was about to
dash on the sidewalk where there wero hun
dreds of women and children. lie saved thctc
lives, but lost his own. Hundreds of lives are
saved every year by Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. People who are fast going to their
graves with disorders of stomach, liver,
bowels and blood are brought back to good
health by It.. All the sick should try it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

. Lyon & Cos ePick Leaf" Smoking Toba eco
is the best for Pipe and hand made Cigarette
smoking. Rich, ripe, mellow, fragrant. Beats
tho world. Pry It.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

lean recommend Piso's Cure for GonSump-
srNn. ri. Howard, Wis, May 4. 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
! rlrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE. SIS Hulberry

rlrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS HuIberry
St., Lancaster, Ohio, writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-For two
wears I was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was infiamma-
ton of the womb. Every month I suf-
fered terribly. had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
one, but obtained relief for short
time only. Atlast I concluded to write
to you in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice am
now pefectly we'll"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

The hattie steeds of Grant. Lee and Sheridan
wcro Cincinnati, Traveller and Winchester
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

Awestern woman patented plant support
consisting of wires twisted together to form
nm upright stem with ornamcpted loops at top
To hold leaves ard branches. while the bottom
stem is Shaped into curves to form IN anchor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cnthartic cure constipation forever.
Ioc 25c. nC. c. c. fail, druggists refund Inonoy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express'
Gratitude to Mrs. PiSkham.
hrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, Ga, writes:

"DEAR Mrs. PNKuAM:-Before TAX
ing your medicine, life was burden
to me. I never saw q well day. At
my monthly period I suffered untold
misery, and a great deal of the time 1
was troubled with a severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound ! could
tell litwas doing me good. I continued
its use, also used the Liver Pills ind
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. I would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit of others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

The Russian meteorological department
has stations at go different places.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
No-To.Bac for Fifty Cents.

Grat Britain is the largest exporter to Co
lon, hia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

The population of Europe is 81 5SO, 36o, ,oo.ooO
Fifty years ago 1t was about 25o, ,Oo0,Ooo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

If one is dainty with ones fingers
there are any number of charming
craYats to be built of crepe de chine,
with Tom Thumb fringes on their
ends; of chiffon, with plisse frilled
ends below lingerie tucks; of whito
lawn as sheer as cobweb and hem
stitched beautifully, this to be tied in
O crisp square bow beneath the chin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
How's This :?

force of 10000 settlers are now In the Da
kotas from Russia and Roumania.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
mon strong, blood puro. SOC, 81 All druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic.. 1oc or 25c
n e. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

On Chinese railways telegraph operators
get Sl7.80 per month.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethinr. softens the gums reduces infamma-
tion. ailays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

The government contracted for 10000 Hes
sian bags to be used tor fortitcation purposes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

The sun divided into smaller planets, would
m IKE .3IO each the size of the earth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31

To euro q Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-31
Embalming Pet Dogs.

DooN'c P;lte euro Liver Ills; easy tc
7UUG , THIS take, easy to operate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
ROJTJNG ENCOURAGED.

The stanton Spectator and Vindicator
is not at all pleased with the defeat OF
Mr. Flood before the Covington conven-
ton and has been using some very plain
language. 1T cannot be expected says
our contemporary that the eastern por-
ton of this district will Tor all 'lmes
step up and vote for the canuiud'e ui0-
tated by the Valley. and when such nc
tation takes place, and they are forced
not only to DO this, but at the same
time accept minority candidate there
ought to be little complaint II they gro"
calous or forget the day Of election
Some other papers In the district are
talking in a similar strain. and are
strongly inumating that there are occa-
sions when Democrats are justified In
bolting. "Party regularity is no longer
,ne,r cry as It was in 1896. Chickens will
come home 10 roosL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10

note heads and 10000 envelopes. The
magnitude OF The work Is appailng bias
are pressing. We need money"
We might add that more than one hun
dred OF our men are giving all lneir time
to the work hundreds OF meetings are
being held. Bibles and hymn books have
been distributed. requests for prayer and
conversions followed up. reading matter
and innocent amusements provided Tor
over 10000 men.
Shall our Christian nation and state,
who has given so freely Of her sons for
service. fail 10 respond TO this great need
in providing for their comforts and spirit
ual welfare?
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Is not working for credit. All thal Is
being done is in the name OF the Master
for the Church OF Christ. and simply as
an agency Of His Church. A mighty
work Is being done, and the need no" Is
not more men, but more money % Ani
the subscriptions 10 the army iunu III
answer to our public appeal-lhtousu ~,
press and TO the appeal OF our army
committeeman TO the churches onlS
amounts TO S36.25. II is true that pre-
vious subscription was taken mp by inc
state Committee I'm Richmond ana Dy
tho Ministerial Association for the Worh
at Camp Lee amounting 70 almost |-So,
but our men are more than ever IN
need now that they are so far from
home at Camp Alger and Jacksonvlie.
The ARMY Committee of the Ass0clalloh
earnestly urge a prompt response u ~
appeol so that the needs may ne me-
ae far as possible. Checks shouid DO
sent TO w. j. Whitehurst, treasurer III
care of tho Association Building.
The Government has again SHOWN ltS
annreciation of the work Of the Army
Christian Association by giving periiils
sion for two men 20 accompany the inS'
expedition 70 Santiago ana TWO Oh oul
secretaries sailed on the transport Com
anche. July 1st. VIZ: Z. If. BaIIese' "a
Wfliamsport Pa. and G. NJ. Britain Oh
Rainsviue. Ga Mr.. Barrett being ram ~
FAR with Santiago having spent SIX
months there some years ago. ne -
somewhat familiar with the language ol
tho Standards and the custom or the
Cubans. also a successful eVanseist'
MIR. Britain is a graduate OF promi-
nent Georgia college. 49,, D..
might add line after llne' unuI u
reached columns. Of good news that IS
beina received from the front, but VIII
Simply close b expressing the hope that
our Army &C .mittee may be cheereu On
Monday b. number Of checks to ana III
this great work
In Camp Thomas. there IL great enthu-
siasm over the singing. Fifteen thou-
sand copies OF the Army and Navy eui-
ton OF sacred songs have been circulate
free. The camp song Saved by
Grace" has been taught I'm nearly thirty
regiments by Henry S. Maxwell
NV earnest hope. and prayer IS that
while the large audience upon the read
ing and correspondence privileges ray
even increase. that before this work
shall close and our country shall come
out victorious I'm a battle for treccon.
that the experience OF thousands OF OUT
bows shall be Saved by Grace
Yours In behalf Of the young ren VINO
have gone 10 the front.
SAMUEL X. MKEE.
General Secretary.
Richmond. Va. July S, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
Tho sroniard Same in 1910 as in 1893.

In n volume entitled "A Prospect OF the
Most Famous Parts OF the World. pub
Ushed in London I'm 1916 the following
description Of the character OF the span
ish people will probably be found aptly
siIifed to them now. two centuries and
half later The writer says:
They are extremely proud, and the
silliest OF them pretend to a great portion
OF wisdom which they would seem 10
express I'm n kind Of reserved state, and
silent gravity when perhaps their WIZ
will scarce serve them To speak sense.
But. If once their mouths be got too open,
they exteem their breath too precious 20
be spent upon any other subject than
their own glorious actions. They are
most unjust neglectors OF other nations,
and impudent vain fatterers OF them-
selves. Superstitlous beyond any other
people. which indeed commonly attends
those which affect 10 be accounted rell-
eious rather than 20 be So"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
Force OfHabit.

"I was once speaking at n temperance
meeting I'm Green Bay" says Ex-Governor
Peck. of Milwaukee. "and in the course
OF my remarks ! looked about for some
water. A mug had been placed oesiue
me. and how # could have happened az
a ternperance convention 1 do not know,
but IL was beer mug. filed with water.
Well. IT was a warm day. and Wnere
there Is convention food spread out on
warm dav there are likely 70 be mes.
There were flies. and one had hshteu
trustinqly on the surface OF the water In
rat mug. saw him as l lifted It and
aid the most natural and human thing
[ could think of-blew him of the water.
well they cheered FOR five minutes. And
20 this day / don't suppose you can per
suade Green Bay man that ahyDouy
from Milwaukee can drink glass or
water even at a temperance convention,
without first blowing Off the foam."-Chi-
cagO Daily News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
The Rock Question.

We are gratihed 10 learn that the pub
fishers and printers in the leading cities
Of Virginia are making preparations 1hls
year 10 bid for supplying the books Tor
use IN the public schools of Virginia for
the next four years. This new move Is
one that meets our hearty appreciation
We are guaranteed better books, free
from sectional preiudices, and guarah-
teed books at lower prices than have
ever been offered before. The building
up of the publishing interest IN the
state means increased intellectual ac-
tivity. il means increased material pros
perifv. and should the State board adopt
the books published by Virginia authors
and publlshers. other Southern States
will follow their example. and thus mil
lions Of money now all sent North VIII
be spent i'm this State in paying for work
men and material Ia the preparation OF
their books for the various publishers
here have employed the best artists IN
Virginia. This character OF work re-
ouires the highest class Of skilled LABOR
and the manufacturing Of our DOCKS
means constant employment Tor them
throughout the year az fair wages. Inc
Educational Board of Virginia have IL IN
their power 20 exert wonderful lilu-
ence for good I'm the cause OF educauon'
and our people will appreciate the eHorts
that they are making 10 free US from
the grasp Of book trusts and from UNI
fair ana unsatisfactory books which nave
so long been forced upon us.-Salem
Tlmes-Register.