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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
r,e pumboatmen of the Orient.

rhe Bumbontmen of the Orient.
There is probably not port at
which ships ever touch where the busi-
ness of bumboating does not exist. In
China it is especially active as well as
nt the various ports Of Indo-China and
British India. The bumboatmen of
Alexandria, Egypt, are said to be the
LATEST of their profession. Too indo-
lent to make an effort to get alongside
n ship, they sail aimlessly up and
down among vessels in the harbor,
crying monotonously, "Ebryting! ebry-
tIng!" This is intended to describe the
extensiyeness of their wares, but 1t Is
deceptive, for they usually have next
to nothing to sell. Sometimes they
rouse themselves just before q ship is
about to depart, aud come alongside,
offering pigeons and other birds and
animals, which the sailors often buy
for pets. In far-away Madagascar the
natives are enthusiastic bumboat trad
mrs, and frequently swarm about the
ship in great numbers.-New York Tri.
t,,na
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Am Englishmanis etewsome joke.

An Englishman, who had splendid
house about a dozen miles out OF
London, had a practical joke which he
was fond OF playing at the expense OF
visitors. In dssk room over one of
his.stables he kept full-sized Peru
Wan mummy; sitting bolt upright on a
bench. When he had shown party
of-Yisitors his house, his picture gal
Ferry, ,his horses and his dogs, he would
lead them into this dark loft and
chuckle with delight at their discom-
fsure when suddenly confronted with
this mummy from an ancient tomb in
Perm
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
CHANGES IN HAVANA.
influence of Americans Seen in Char.
table Work and Social Customs.

influence of Americans Seen in Char
table Work and Social Customs.
Havana shows increasing signs Of
American influence. Many social as
we'll as municipal innovations have
been introduced. The influx Of Amer
leans and the return to their homes Of
Americanized Cubans after their self
imposed exile have caused many
changes in social life.
Several charitable and sociable or
ganizations have been established by
American and Cuban women. The
Maine Association was the outgrowth
of the services in commemoration of
the anniversary of the Maine disaster.
This society has chosen for its presi=
dent Mrs: il: A. Bartlett Won Glumeri
the bride of the diamond wedding"
some years ago in New York. The
bridegroom was senor Oviedo; d
wealthy Cuban. After his death, his
widow was married to German,
Baron ton Glumer, and has now re:
turned To Havana, after several years
residence in Mexico and New York.
The Red Cross Society has secured q
house, where tie work of the organi-
zatlon Is carried on under the direc;
tion Of Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Capron:
Several Protestant churches have es::
tablished missions to aid the poor, and
the Rev. DR.. Barrett Of the Congrega-
tional Church has opened laundry to
furnish work for women. He has also
established free school, which num-
bers fifty pupils.
During the war some Cuban women
in Havana earned pittance by taking
in sewing and working for wholc5alc
establishments which supplied ready
made uniforms for the Spanish troops,
A petition has recently been presented
to Gen. Ludlow, begging him to supply
these women with work, since their
means of livelihood had been cut off,
the American troops receiving THEFT
uniforms from the United States:
In former days beggars thronged the
parks and thoroughfdres and present:
ed dn unpleasant spectacle. Not only
were the blind, the halt and the Grip
pied among them, but there were Chi
nese lepers also; who displayed thei1
sores and were a menace to the health
of the community. Their wants are
now provided for and tliey are kept
out Of sight in the various hospitals
and charitable institutions:
Havana women lave always beer
charitable and have supported an or
phan asylum, a foundling institution
Dorcas Society, and various othel
charitable institutions. Since the ad
vent of American women and the re
turn Of Americahized Cubans, al
these organizations have received
fresh impetus.
Gradually, Under the new order, wo
mans sphere will be widened, and
many Of the cast-iron rules Of etiquette
which bound Cuban Wonief will be re
laxed, and manners and customs viii
change. -.
The love for the American flag is in
creasing, and whenever tile militar5
band plays 'The Star-Spangled Ban
ner' in the park men and women arise
and remain standing until the last note
dies away.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
A Touching Eulogy.

Andrew Dixon of Kansas, who died
the other day, was thus eulogized by
neighbor: "He was the kindest man
I ever see. When neighbor was
sick he was always around. H. yoald
do up the chores, split wood, help in
side the house OF ride like blazes for
the doctor. He always wanted you
to get well, and you knew it by look
ing at his face. If you would die,
Andy would go out there on the hill
and dig your grave-if it took him for
days it had to be JUS so. JUS SO
long, so deep and SO wide. He
wanted 10 see 'em put away right. {"
New York Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Flash of Inspiration.

A young Frenchman who had oeen
in this country but few months,
chanced one day to step unexpectedly
upon q parlor match OF an unusually
explosive character, the result being a
loud detonation like the crack OF q
pistol.
"Ah" he exclaimed with know
ing smile and shrug of his shoulders,
after he had recovered from the shock
of surprise, "zat ees what You call q,
whole shooting match'-ees it not
so?"-Youth's Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

In view ef the fact that millions Of
tons of Stag are annually produced as
waste in original processes in certain
localities; writer in the Pittsburg
Dispatch points otit that when Stag is
utilized, ds asbestos has been, it will
be reasonable to look for efforts to turn
furnace gases to practical account, as
is the case in Scotland; the coke. gas
into fuel aid the coking ammonia into
nitrogen for agricultural uses, ETC.:
Cheaper nitrogen for the lands that
will not grow leg,iminous plauts is
one Of the urgent needs of agricul-
ture, and the ammonia from coke max
ing promises d supply until the means
are devised for extracting it from tile
air in quantity. This writer mentions
crude petroleum as probably tile only
crude product in the above-named
localities that is manipulated so as to
yield all of which it is capable; that
is, aside from Illuminating and lubri;;
eating oil; it is made to yield abdut 150
by-products, some of them being rather
more valuable than the main produc::
tion-an important fact when weighed
against what otherwise would be actual
1ncc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Arctic of Old Rom an Days.

a massive silver goblet weighing
oFer two pounds has recently beeu
found at Windisch. the old Ven
donissa,a IN the Canton Aargau Swift
Szerland. The goblet had been hidden
with great care, probably, by some
Roman soldier. The work shows a
warrior in armor with Mercury aud
en- OK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Make 1t General.

A New Jersey minister has begun q
crusade against Sunday funerals. If
he should succeed in abolishing the un-
desirable things entirely, Sundays and
week days, none Of us would rise to
flo n nrotest.-Denver Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
A Story oif sterllity,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
iii.trEs f8 ais. i.srn44 10: $3.50


"DEAR MRS. PnEHAu-Two years
ago I began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my. back, menses
were profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrhna. L took
natent medicines and consulted a ply
sician, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, I wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking fos.
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and followed the directions
faithfully, and derived SO much benefit
that I cannot praise Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
now fnd myself pregnant and have.
begun its us, again. / cannot praise
IT enough."-Mas. CORA GnsoE, YATES,
MANIsTEE. MICH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

]. S. Parker. Fred on'a n Y, says: Shall
not call on you for the SlOo reward. for be,
iieve Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case of
ca atarrh. Was very bad" Write him for par
ticulars. Sold by Druggists. I5c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Ills Littls Daughter

Was troubled with painful skin crt1ption,
and after NIL other remedies failed, the father
writes: "Setid me four more boxes OF Tetterfne
for my little duughtcr. 1t does her more good
than anything we ever tried. Yours, etc Jas. 5.
Porter, Lynchburg, s. c." At druggists 56c. box,
or postpaid by j. T. Shuptrtne, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Cont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, bo mag
net;c, full of life. nerve and viGo-, take No-To-
Bac, the wonde worker, that makes weak M ell
strong. All druggists, Soc or 81. euro guaran-
iced. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or Now York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
meas oftcr lrst days use OF DR.. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. s2 ti1al bottle and treatise free
DIX. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 9S1 Arch ST., Phila. Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
The United States a power for Good.

A distinguished historian writes, while
referring to this nations advent as colontz
ing powor, that We represent the century
political conscience, and that our influence
for good over European spheres will, be i'm
mense. This result wns just as Inevitable a!
is the cure which follows the use of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bltters. the greht remedy whicl
il found In every, homo, ahd drug store
throughout Tie country. 1t cures indigestion
cohst{pttion; oTerworked kidney and liver
allays nervousness, and tones TIP the whole
sySs6m;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY

An automatic teapot, infusirg sea
any required number of minutes, is
the idea of a Scotch chemist; Mr.: Ed;
ward Stanford. The Infusion vessel
stands on an ordinary teapot. An in
dicator regulates the speed at which a
quantity OF water falls into the infu-
sion vessel, aud at the end of four
minutes-or the time necessary for
the infusion-the liquid, having risen
to certain height, runs by means OF
q siphon into the teapot. The appa-
ratus is useful not only for tea, but
for pharmaceutical infusions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
"Your Medicine worked wonders"

"I had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago;. have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. / had falling Of womb,
leucorrhes; pains lii back and legsj
dyspepsia and nervous trembling OF
the stomach: Now t have none OF thess
troubles ana caii enjoy my life; Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me. .'-MRs: S: BARNHABT, New CASTLE,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

I could not get along without Fiso's Cure
for Consumption. Railways cures;-Mrs y; g.
MonIToN Ncedham, Mass, October 22, 1891.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

A ninth satellite Of Saturn has been
discovered by means of the Bruce
Photographic telescope, Mt the Har-
ward observatory at Arequipa, Per,t.
The eighth satellite was also discov-
cred by Harvard astronomers i'll 1S4S:
The new satellite is of the 1915 mag:
nitudej the spin of the orbit is about
Is, 75O, 900 miles and the time of rev:
olution about II months: It is ap-
proximately 1876, 900 miles from The
planets centre, or about 3 1=2 times
that Of Iapetus, formerly the outer
most satellite. It is so faint that with
out the Photographic plate it probably
would not have been noticed:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
lion ailaTs min, cures wind collie. 25c. q bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Fear is tho deadly foe of buccess in every
legitimate undertaking.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

IA drop of ink makes millions think" but
don,t he AZ aid of getting drop too much.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beatty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean yoiir blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirling DIP the lazy liver dnd driving all i'm.
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
bdnish pimples, boils. bl6tches,. blackheads
and that sickly bilious Complexion by taking
Cascarets, ,z-beauty for ten CENTS; All drug.
gists, satisfaction gdarantced, 1Oc, 25c, 5Oc-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Antwerp Is the principal market Of Bel
GUM for paints and colors:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Tako Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1oc or 25c.
II Z: c.: z: fail to cure; druggists refund money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

While exaggerated statements may makea
sale, they never make regular customer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

The experiments made by NJ: Ber;
thier of Paris, France, have resulted
In the discovery Of d simple method Of
lmparting to clothing fabrics the quail
ity OF repelliug water and yet admit
ting air for ventilation, the basis in
this case being the use Of wool which
still contains the animal grease. Tests
were made with lanoline, product Of
the publication of this animal grease;
deprived of soap aud acid fat and
made neutral The results were very
favorable, and the intperineabls sffect
was secured by mixture Of ten to
twenty grams oflanolihe to 1000 grams
OF spirits of petroleum us dissolvent,
this spreading itself rapidly in the
tissue and evaporating quickly; the
impermeability of the material is In
sured either by dipping it in the Mix
ture for few moments and then
wringing out, or by applying it with d
sponge to the surface; the last pro:
cess being the more economical; but
not so satisfactory as the first. 1t DIP
pears that material thus tfeated is
healthy, the tissue is not elogged, the
weight Is not increased and it dries
rapidly in the open mir.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Guaranteed tobacco habit euro, makes weak
men strong, blood puro. 5Cc, 81. AL druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Ediicate Your Bowels with Cascnrets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
1Oc CSC. If c. c. c. fall, driggs sts refund money.
You can buy suit fo- less money, but you
cnt't buy q cheaner suit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

By the use of electricity; it is now
possible to carry on the seasoning oi
timber much mora efectually ind sx:
peditiously than by natural methods;
The timber to be treated is placed iii d
solution of borax, rosin; and carbon:
ate of soda, contained in large tank,
Ind tie two poles of the dynamo are
connected by wires and lead pipes to
The upper and lower surfaces of the
wood, the positive plate being at the
bottom. The action OF the current is
to cause the sap to rise to the surface
of the bath, while the solution pene-
trates the pores of the timber. This
operation lasts for from five to eight
hours, and then the wood Is fem5yed
mid dried, either in a kiln 6r naturally:
Timber which was Treated BY the pr5-
cess described and then EXPOSED to
the air in summer for two weeks is
stated to be as we'll seasoned as wood
which had been stored for five years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

ills the only ciite for Swollen; smafting
Tired, Aching, Burning, Sweating Feet
C6fns ind Bunions. Ask for hllen's Foot,
Easg; powder tb be shaken Into thb Shoes.
Sold BY all Druggists, Gr0cers and Shoe
Stores, 25c Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. 0lrnsted, Leroy; N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Silence may DO golden but gossip gaiI
currency.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

c Chinese. from the vlccroy down. Worship
lizards: turtles; horses, pigs bulls aid insects
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Beauty lis Blood Deep.

The words Of a silent mah arc mover re
,ao fad ih Hoi,rt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05
Are Yoh Using Aliens Foot Ease

A boz grows mp straighter II he Is ben
over his moth er's knee every now ahd then
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

y5rAsTED-cass Of bad health tha. nr%LM5 Cp.a,ic.
Co. NewYotk for 20 samples and loVo Testimonials.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-05

Unpv General A gents wanted In your state we we
NUKE nav ali expenses ands1s week salary ana I'D
-, no canvsssnR Write giving reieI,e66
ees. LYONS BROS. CO., fer4n d iuo'
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-15
News in Brief.

The West Tennessee Baptist Sun day convention is in session at Mc- Kenzie,
 Four men charged with attempt to assassinate Will McGee, near Amite City. La, have surrendered.
 The remains of the late Col. ". M. Smith, of Tennessee. were given un- usual honors by the Knights Temp lar of San Francisco when passing through that city.
 H. E. Johnson, of Conway, Arh., suicided e.ith chloroform. It was his third attempt.
 Chauncey I. Filley is credited with heading a movement to organize the anti-McKinley forces in the Republi- can party.
 Richard Harding Davis is said to be engaged to marry Miss Cecil Clark. of Chicago.
 A new Cabinet is 70 be formed III Greece.
 The slaughter of English and American seamen in Samoa has created great excitement in the dip lomatic circles oi the three nations.
 Gen. Wheaton has been chasing Filipinos in the foothills. The insur- gents decline to stand sand be shot at.
 A number of Filipino gunboats have been captured in the lake near Santa Cruz.
 Orde9s for railway supplies for China, Australia and Wales are be- ing filled by Eastern shops.
 Baltimore capitalists are to finance a reorganization of Atlanta street railway interests.
 Two British warships have been ordered 10 Samoa.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-15
ACQUITTED.
7urv in the Forester Case Render B Verdict After Brief Generalization.

w. M. Forester is not guilty Of slander,p said the jury Thursday afternoon.
 Mir. W. M. Forester sls citizen of Star City, and was arraigned in inc circuit court at Star City re. cently on a charge of slander. It was claimed that he insulted lady residing at Star City by greeting ber with an exclamation of unbe- coming epithets. Later 9 change If venue was taken from Lincoln county to the Jefferson county cir cult court.
 Forester was arraigned in the Hast named court Thursday. As Prosecuting Attorney sorreIls had &been employed in tbe case by For srester before he became the States Representative, he was forced in compliance with the law to remain in Mir. Forrester's employ and de
 lend him. The court then appointed Attorney ". F. Coleman to repre- sent the State for Mr. SoreelIs.
 Late Thursday afternoon the july retired for deliberation. They were but about ten minutes when the body returned with a verdict of rot guilty.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-15
HERE SUNDAY.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop H. N. Pierce Bishop of rhansas, will visit this city Sunday, April 18th, 1899. He will occupy the pulpit at the.Trinity Episcopal church to administer the Rite of Confirmation. Bishop Pierce is one of the most able pulpit ora tors in the South ard will doubtless be greeted by very large assemo- lsge. All are cordially invited to attend on thls occasion.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-15
THE LAST CAPTURED.

Deputy Constable Pleas Culpepper Thursday afternoon arrested the last of an organized band of cattle thieves, that have been operating for the past several months in Tal- ledega Township, and have beene greatly annoying the residents Of that section here of late. The last of the gang of three is Bill Randolf. He was captured by Culpepper in th woods of Talledega Township last evening after very long search. Mr. Culpepper arrested the other two of the gang several days ago in the same vicinity. They were Hays Hudson and Julis Smith Now all iangulsh behind the bars awaiting trial.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-15
Chancellor Commander and Brother

Chancellor Commander and Brother Knights:
 Your committee appointed to dfa aft suitable resolutions in regard to the death of Our late brother, F. J. Riley, respectfully reports as follnws: In Bro. Riley this lodge recognized a man of splendid worth and modest bearing, kind father, an affection ate and devoted husband, a citizen O. noble virtues and a true and chiy- alrous knip ht. His love to his fami- lv, his fidelity to his brethren in the lodge, his charitable sympathy for those in need, his fealty to his coun- try and his fearless and faithful dis charge of every duty are virtues worthy If emulation.
 Therefore, be it resolved:
 That we have heard with profound regret and deep sorrow of his sudden and tragic death.
 That we extend to his family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this time of great affiiction.
 That we earnestly pray that the blessings of God rest upon h.s wid- ow and children. and we assure them that wherever they go the members of LaFayette Lodge will anxiously and so!icitously watch their career. That copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the deceased and that they also be spread on the minutes of this lodge; and
 That as a further mark of our sor- row, the charter of this lodge be draped for the next thirty days. Respectfully submitted.
 J. H. HINEMoN,
 R. V. LANE,
 GE9. B. MOORE,
 Committee.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-04-15
HE SET FEM UP.
A Groceryman Attempts a Joke But
 Gets Left in the shufle.

Our telephone rang this morning and we immediately answered the call. The opposite voice said, "this is Willie Miller, come down here, have news item for you" Of course the reporter, anxious for the squib, went to get the information. After he had reached his destination Mir. Miller laughinglY informed the newsgatherer that man had swa. lowed g thermometer and was dying by degrees. Of course they had the laugh on the pencil pusher, but he got even with the joker. A few hours after the joke had been work ed the reporter repaired to a local establishment and rang Willie up. He told Willie he was farmer and would like to buy large bill of groceries. He also informedl Willie that he would wait for him at the establishment named. Only few moments had passed when Willie made his appearance. The would be farmer said that man had just swallowed a two-foot rule and was dying by inches. Larger was the next question and naturally Willie was the victim.