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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
An Author Of Familiar Sayings.

George Herbert is the author or
compiler of many shrewd sayings, such
as:
"Wouldst thou have thy cake, and
keep it, too2"
'The wearer knows where the shoe
pinches.
'Little pitchers have wide ears.
"It is poor sport that is not worth
the candle"
Goods mills grind slow but sure. |"
'sHalf the world knows not how the
other half lives.
ellis bark is worse than his bite. "
'The mill cannot grind with the
water that Is past"
'sWhese house is glass must not
throw stones at another. Woman 3
Home CompaniQn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
"A Change OF Base.

scene-The shop of dealer in rare
editions.
Characteristic Dealer and a Bib
liophile.
Bib.-How much is that edition
Of?
Dea. (impressively)-Ah, that is
very rare; it is worth $100.
Bib.-Pretty good price?
Dea.-Pretty rare book.
Bib. (nonchalantly) y)-How would $50
hit? =
dealer laughs.) %',s'
Bib.-Well, I wouldn't pay over $25
for it. It is not as we'll preserved as
it might be.
Dea. with reverence)-But dear
m an, think of the scarceness of the
bookl If it were nothing but the
binding and the atmosphere of the
story that were left it would be cheap
at SlOO. But to bibliophile like
yourself I'll let it 60 for $50 spot
cash.
Bib.-No, to tell the truth I didn't
want to buy at all. In fact have a
copy of the work at home, same edi-
ton and in much better preservation,
and since it's SO valuable believeI'll
let mine go. What will you give me?
Dea. dosing interest)-Well, really
there is very little call forit now; rare
book and all that, but few care for it.
Style of binding appeals to few, and,
of course, the contents are merely
literature, and have no charm for
bibliophiles.
Bib. tpersisting) But what will you
give? Name your own price. Every
thing has some value.
Dea.-To tell the truth, Iknow a
dealer in Boston who is selling them
for SIS apiece, or $50 in dozen lots.
I'll give you So for it because you're a
customer of mine.
Bib. (leaving)-It's mine. Good
day.-Charles Battell Loomis, in the
Criterion,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
REPORTER WORTH a MILLION.
Now Editor and Proprietor Of the Jersey
City Jtsrual.

City Jorrual.
Col. Sheffield Phelps, owner Of the
Jersey City Journal, was the richest
newspaper man In America several
years ago. From his father, the late
William Walter Phelps, he inherited
fortune of several millions, and under
his active and practical management
he made his newspaper the foremost
Journal of the State.
At the end of his first year he was
bitterly attacked by his political enc
mics, who brought libel suits for many
hundreds of thousands Of dollars
against him, but he won easily In the
courts. Since then he has been pow
crful political factor In Hudson Coun-
ty, and his course has been signally In
dorsed by Gov. voorhees,.
The Colonel, whose title comes from
appointment on the staff of Gov.
Griggs, lives in one of the snowy places
of the State, directly opposite New
York City, on the crest Of the Pail
sades. The family estate comprises
more than 1000 acres. 1t Is probably
the costliest farm in America. The
land Is worth in the neighborhood of
100000 for building purposes.
After his graduation from Yale, In
1883, Col. Phelps began active news
paper work as reporter on the World
at New York. L ter he became an ed
ltorial writer on the Mail and Express,
and afterward filled the position Of act
Ing managing editor on the same paper.
Once, while on the World staff, he
was sent to report the wedding OF the
daughter of Wall street man recently
from tho West. The reporters were
met at the front door by trained SER
want, who quickly separated them from
the guests and led them to the hosts
private room, where the banker met
them in person, and gave them type
written slips containing the informa-
ton they were sent for. Then cham
payne was opened, and the banker took
come cigars from drawer in his desk.
"Have one," he said to Phelps.
They're genuine conchas. I import
them myself"
Thanks" said Phelps pleasantly, as
he took the cigar. "Haye one OF nine
They're real ascura maduras. ."-Phila-
delphia Saturday Evening Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Language is the dress of thought
DIR. Johnson.
knowledge comes, but wisdom lin.
gers. -Tennyson.
Labor is but refreshment frcm re-
pose.-J. Montgomery.
Chance never helps the men who
do not work.-Sophocles.
Love of virtue is as native to man
as love OF ofknowledge.-CeliaP P. Wolley.
True piety is like river; the deeper
it is, the less noise it makes.-Spur-
geon.
The first in true knowledge is to
know that We do not know. -Sopho-
.cles.
Look up for strength and courage,
and look about you for place to put
it to use. Gladstone.
Adrersity is the grindstone on which
we lose enough to put nm edge Of use
fulness on our lives. Lincoln.
1t is his own most vigorous and
noble action that man feels within
himself, as it were, the very pulse OF
the Divine Energy.-George S. Mer-
riam.
Young men take a noble stand in
life's great work. The more nobly
the young man conceiyes OF this world,
the more noble will be his life. -
Phillips Brooks.
Insist on yourself; never initiate.
Your own gift you can present every
moment with the cumulative force of
whole life's cultivation, but of the
adopted talent of another you have
only an extemporaneous half possess
sion. That which each can do best
none but his Maker can teach him. =
Emerson.
There are people who are like per-
cussion caps. Energy is stored in
them. but it requires the sharp, quick
stroke of the hammer of tribulation
or opposition to bring out the fire.
Christian Register.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
TIT for Tat.

An American, intent upon days
outing IL England, wanted to hire
Dealers best horse and trap, but not
knowing his man the dealer demurred
ut trusting them in his hands.
Determined to have his drive the
American offered to pay for the horse
and the vehicle, promising to sell them
back Mt the same price when he re-
turned. To that the liveryman saw no
objection, SO his customers wants
were supplied, and of he went.
/. he was back in time at the stables,
his money reimbursed according to
contract, and he turned to 60.
"Hold onr' exclaimed the dealer.
"You have forgotten to pay for the
hire"
"My dear sir" was the cool reply,
there is no hiring in the case. have
been driving my own horse and trap
NIL day.
And he left the EnglIshman to his
sorrowful reflections.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
Classifying Paupers.

The guardians Of a London work
house have adopted q commendable
plan for classifying paupers. About
four years ago the inmates were sub
divided with reference to their moral
character, their behavior or their pre-
yious habits. Now q further step in
advance has been taken py providing
two comfortable and we'll furnished
wards for those above sixty-hye.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

~ I ~
he opened his eyes. The darkness
Of ths2room frightened him, and he
tried TO call his mother. The gag was
still in his mouth, and, like fash,
the whole dreadful, sickening truth
ca,ne back to him. The hands of the
clock pointed to, 20 minutes before
nine, and the candle was moro than
half burned. -
Again he looked at the clock. Ten
minutes before nine. The candle
seemed to burn lower. Would the
police come in time? He strained his
ears to hear their coming, but there
was no sound.
1t was five minutes to nine. He
tried to pray. At last he could hear
the soldiers approaching, but the
clock was striking nine! A knock. on
the door aud the fame had touched
the fuse. He watched the spark rs it
crept, like a snake, across the floor
nearer, nearer, to the keg, He tried
to scream. The sound of o door being
broken uponl The footsteps of men
on the passage, outside the door, but
the spark had reached the keg. A
fash
A second later, when the soldiers
entered, they saw sight that fright.
ened even them. A dead man. bound
and gagged, lay upon the floor. His
face was green with terror, his hair
snow-white. and his eyes red, staring,
and protruding. On the floor was the
black mark where the fuse had burned,
and in one corner was q powder keg,
empty! The spy had died of fright.
Answer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
Don't Put a Bird in the Window.

"Never put bird in the window" j"
said bird fancier to the reporter the
other day. II rarely go into the street
In summer. or even on mild day in
winter, that I do not see unfortunate
canaries hung in the windows. Even
If the sun Is not broiling the brains un-
der the little yellow cap, draft is
blowing all the time over the delicate
body. People have been told thou
sand times that they must not put a
bird in the draft, yet how few remem-
ber, that there is always draft in an
open window.-Berlin (Md.) Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
STATE OF OHIO. City OF TOLEDO. :,

LUCAS COUNTY. -
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that heis the
sonior partner Of the firm Of +. j. CHENEY g
Co., doing business In the City Of Toledo
County and State aforesaid. and thatsaid frn
will pay The sum Of oSf HUNDRED DOLLARS TO,
each and every case Of cAFARRH that oanpo'
be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subsorihod In my
(@-l Llesence, this 9Th day OF December
|sE15 A D. 1885, A W. SeIalv aaH4sqsi pas,se.
Halls Catarr Cure Is taken internally. anc
nets directly on the blood and mucous surface:
of the system. Send for testimonial g.. free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
Old Case of Tetter in Toes.

"CRAwFoRpv1IIE, FLA: Tetterine
is worth more than its weight in gold
to me-. One application cured me Of
tetter in my toes of seven (7) years
standing. John M. Towles." It cures
all skin diseases: At druggists 5C
cents box, or by mail postpaid from
J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
Tea poisoning.

Victims OF tea poisoning nrs becoming
alarmingly prevalent. Women demand the
life and variety of Health, and instead Of doinl
1t naturally by building up their syetems they
resort to tea. They should take Hostetter't
Stomach Bitters instead By strengthening
the digestive organs this brings. beauty and
away the blues, regulates the bowels and ourcs
all forms OF dyspepsia. All druggists sell It.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
No Cure. No Pay,

Is the way Findley's Eye salve Is sold;
Chronic q and granulated lids cured in SO
davs. common sore eyes In days, OF
money back for the asking. Sold by all
druggists. or by mail, 25c. box. j. P
HAyTER. Decatur, Texas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
Wanted.

Two travelling salesmen in each Southern
stato, sso. 90 and e1penses Permanent position
EIperience not absolutely necessary; Addr9esi
PeerIess Tobacco Works Co., Pedford CITY, va
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
Due to Imagination.

Tho truly great man is seldom aware OF HI his
srninence II is the would-be great man VINO
su,n that he obscures tho perspective.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

Fits permanently cured. No hts or nervous
ness after frst days use Of Dr.. Kline's Great
Nerve liestorer. e. trial bottle and treotisefree
DR.. R. Il. KLINE, Ltd. s81 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
and in Scotland which show likeness
to those of the Eskimos. In al, ,smlch'

othose of the Eskimos, FALL m3ch
HISTORY is learned from the Esk mo inc
lamp. Nl!
AS natural, many myth stoHes
centre about this stone vessel. One
treats of the thunder and lightning
Two old women live in q house in TIP
air who arc given to quarreling abqtt
sealskins. Regularly, when the tai
moil is at its height, the house comes
down and the lamp breaks, causing
the fash of fire and the rumbling III
thunder. 1t is IN interesting laniE
this of the Eskimo, one far mfe
wonderful than Aladdin's..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

/ We refund 1oc for every package Of PUT.
a NAM FApELEss $DYE that fails to give salts
faction. Monroe Drug Co, Unionyile, Mo.
Sold by all druggists. u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
AS An Antidote.

All mon rot fools when they get married.
Only the other day hard drinker IN Western
dino museum married the snake charmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

When Japanese get mad. instead OF swear
ing they 70 out and slam the door.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure Ia q sue
cessful remedS.-M. P DIETER, 81 Throop Ave.
Brooklyn, y. Y. Nov. IA, 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

Sometimes man acquires the gift Of second
sight by marrying the girl. he fell in lore
with at first sight. = ;>'."lisa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

The public is wiser than the Nisest critic
Bancroft.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

The government pension roll con-
tainB s91, 519 names. q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06
"a fi,aar, iITnderr,st,a, !, ,,,,dino,...

. Newlywed iafter the ceremony DO you real
sly think ! shall make good mate, darling7
& Mrs Newlywed-oh, you're oil right. How
Z do you like your captain2 q,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

DRQPSY SET sa,s :. aIs,GSyssS; 10y sss9i ;ss,s .:
cIscs. Book Of testimonials and 10 DAYS treatrnsnt
FREQ. Dr.. Il. 4. GREEN'S aoss. Box D.AtiAats. %.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-06

| their OIL runs low Wueu IL Is 1upoSSl-
BILE to catch seals.
One always thinks of the Sahara
whom thirst is mentioned, though it
would be just rs reasonable to turn
ones thoughts to the far north, where
water for long periods is only got by
the aid of lamps. The Eskimo drinks
astounding quantities of water, pro-
cured by melting ice or snow. Some
times travellers carry pouches filed
witL snow under their clothing, so
that it is melted by the heat of their
bodies. Often big block of ice with
q cavity cut into its centre is placed
in the hut. They drop stone into
the hole and on this put some burn
ing moss and blubber, and the thirsty
family suck it up through hollow rein
deer bones.
The statement has been made that
the Eskimos cook their food with the
lamp. This is true, despite the popu-
lar belief that they are voluntary
eaters of raw flesh. Trustworthy ex-
plorers say that these people only use
nncooked meat and that frozen, when
fuel is very scarce or when on long
journeys, every drop OF oil needing to
be boarded. But at home the Eskimo
is different man. there the pot is
kept hanging over the flame, and it is
the woman's especial duty to see that
it is always full of meat. The lamp
Is the wonan's care rather than
the mans, for it is to the Eskimo
family what the hearthstone is to the
American.
Lamps have beep collected from
every tribe of the Eskimos. These
give great help to the men who study
the history of races. OF course they
are found to differ greatly in the wide
sxpanse from Greenland to Alaska,
but there is the resemblance in every
class which links them iaseparab'y.
Lamps have been found in Siberia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
BIG RUSH FOR
DIVORCES
After July I Couples Will Have
to Agree Longer.

FARGO. " d. April s--There has
been a great rush to this state dur.
ms thu last few weeks OF persons
anxious 20 obtain divorces on the
rapid transit plan.
After july one years residence Ia
the state will be one OF the enndis
lions OF obtaining divorce in North
Ds.kota. The Law requiring one
years residence was passed by the
legislature dur z the session which
has Just closed. but VAS - amended
as 70 pruvid. that divorces obtained
b persons Nho have resided in the
state ninety days prior 10 July !
shall be legal. This accounts for the
rush Of divorce seekers 90 this state
just now. During she last 20 days
80 persons anxious 10 obtain divor-
ees have arrived here and many 9TH
era have gone 10 various places In
this state. Many Of them reached
here az isse as last night
The attorneys and ho,eisespsrS In
Fargo and oshcr cities in North na-
kota deeply regret the change la the
law. Lawyers and hotel men profit
ed most. but other business enter
primes received considerable bsnefit.
and n IL estimated that the divorce
colonies In different towns left AZ
least 500. 900 tn the state annually.
Some OF those now here seeking al
vorcex will not succeed in SETTING
away for ak months. especially In
cases where there are contests.
South nakota viii be the Mecca
IN the future. for there only a sin
months residence il required.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
Brought Down From
Copper River.
THEY ARRIVE on THE EXCELSIOR
Reports Of Geld Discoveries on the
Upper Copper Specimens
OF the Ore Found.

According 10 purscr Christian OF
the steamer Excelsior. tho epidemic
OF scuryey In the Copper river eonn-
try is disappearing. and a few bad
cases now exist In the interior.
The Excelsior took on at vaidcs
nfteen men afiieied with Heurvy.
I'VE ~ whom she landed at Juneau.
and brought the remaining ten 10
Seattle The irEh OF these men had
turned almost black. and their legs
were 80 devoid OF strength that they
could hardly walk. At Copper cen
ter twenty ave aeurvy patients were
In the hospital
The bodies OF six Of the seven men
who fruze 10 death on the vaidsH
glacier on February 20. have been
recovered. and are now at Vaiier.
from which place they will be ship
ped 20 Seattle.
The body % the seventh member
II the party. pf. Logan. has not been
found
Purser Christian states that there
are from 300 10 100 people at vaides.
and about 100 mon IN the interior.
lie says that favorable reports are
brought IN respecting the condition
IT the country. and that the opinion
Is strong that gold exists A,
Quartz creek. twenty miles south Of
Copper center. good strikes are re-
ported. Several % the passengers
sho returned from this district ON
he Excelsior had specimens Of ore
md small quantities Of gold dust IN
BOTTLES taken from digginEa on this
stream.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
Fire Causes Panic.

HOUSTON. Tex. April s.-rhis
morning about O'Clock FIRE quilted
the Cent Store. located at s1s-ai1
Travis street. In the Capitol hotel
annex. There were 800 guests in the
hotel. and for a time there was a
panic. though eooi heads prevented
any accident % fatality.
When discovered the three rooms
Of the C~nt store were abiaze. The
store was owned by wsinFarten a
Aasis. who say sheir loss IL SO. ostn.
with 81. 600 insurance. The toss to
the Capitol hotel - estimated at g..
COO no Insurance
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
RAILROAD oFFIciaIsnERE

Several prominent railroad men ar
rived In the city this forenoon.
Arthur James and william James.
OF London. England. and Henry
James 81 New York. came IA James
- Inns private car over the Great
Northern They are at the iiutler.
F'ay " adams % San Francisco.
and J Y. Callahan. ~ Chicago. both
connected with the New York Central
q II Louis railroad. arrived over
the Northern pscine and registered
at the butler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
ADDRESSES
ARE WANTED
OF Persons Pledaing Money
for crittenton Home.
Step. Being Taken for the Tempo
rsry Housing Of Reclaimed
Girls In This CITY.

Tho Florence Crlt.snton Rescue
Circle met yesterday afternoon In
the pariors OF the First NJ. p. church.
The circle IL now in working order.
but Is awaiting instructions for the
headquarters In Washington. ID. g.
Mrs. Parckhurat. the president Of
the circle. said today 20 a Star re-
porter. that nsarly $4,000 was piedR-
ed for the Critteuton home at the
meeting held In the ArmOry several
SUNDAYS ago. OF this amount.
only about $50 has been paid In.
Nearly all If the pledge cards con
tanned named. but no addresses
wish the star would make the an
nouneement that those who have
pledred themselves for certain
amounts. would confer favor u
they wonld make their whereaboui
known 70 some Of the members oi
the circle.
I'VE also want To ask for n dona-
ton Of suitable property or house
where We can establish mission
for the next six months. thus enab-
ling ~ 70 get a start until We can
purchase property Of our own Mrs
Bywater. Of Green lake. has kindly
promised Us two lots for the purpose
OF building n home, and II others OF
the charitable people Of the city
would naslst ms in the way OF build
ing material and furniture, II would
be a great help"
we have three girls already who
have slgnified their intentions Of en-
ferinR the mission just AS soon as II
Ia started. The w. G. T. u. owns
building ut Tacoma that might he
Transformed into a mission. but We
want one in Seattle"
The circle viii meet against nex'
Friday afternoon at go o'clock In
the pariorB OF the First NJ r.
church.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Seattle and washington To-
night and sunday occasional rain:
east to south winds.
There has been no precipitation
reported during the past twenty-four
hours. a general rise In tempera-
ture has occurred. ranging from to
10 degrees. The highest tempara-
lures are at mouth of the Columbia.
and in California and Portland. re-
ports 54-a rise Of 10 In the past
twenty-four hours.
over California the weather II
clear for the most part. In tho
northwest Il has become cloudy. aud
there II an appearance Of low area
off the coast. The high pressure Is
central over Idaho.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08

PHILADELPHIA. April s--Jus,
az the two brothers Of Patrick
Duffy arrived at the PcnuNylyRnia
Raiiroad roundhouac with hia supper
last night they bseame Witnesses Of
MS horrible death under the wheels
Of an engine. Duffy Was employed
as an engine wiper. and had erawied
between the wheels for the purpose
of cleaning the ash pan og the engine
when the huge machine was starred
By a wrong signal
The unfortunate man was caught
between the wheels. and with a de-
spalrtnk cry that froxe the blood %
his Mortified brothers. he was ground
10 death His neck was broken. one
Of his arms was cut on. and no was
otherwise nanKied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
Census Districts.

WASHINGTON. April s-Diree.
tor Merriam has adopted tho recon-
msnaasioas % Henry Cannot. see
Erapher % the census. in tho matter
u the division OF supervisors dts
irscts fer the taking Of the twelfth
census Gannett provides for not
more than 300 districts The super
yiaofs wfll be appointed BY the pres
dent. with the advice and consent
Of the senate. A bulletin wiu be
issued in a few days giving the
names Of the counties in the differ
emf dlyfstops
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-08
AMusnnrSrs BULLETIN.
THIRD AVENUE ruEATER
'.rhe Commodore"

and wanted the governor to SO into
partnership with her.
Commissioner OF Pensions Evans
drvadn Or. Mary Walker more than
no does an epidemic OF yellow fever
The doctor. in her male attire ani
shrlll falsettn voice. pays the de-
partmont periodical visits Since Hhe
has succeeded An getting her own
pension matters arranged she u for
ever arranging those Of others ON
charitable baala. When admitted to
the sanctuary Il means an Interrupt
ton OF government business for M
less than an hour The orders To- the
colored man who stands guard are
very stringent. but occasionally she
aiiudcs HIS vigilance aud thea there
10 had time ahead Tor Gov. Evans,