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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

A process for making fine wool from
the limestone rock found in such in
exhaustible quantities in the neighbor-
hood of Alexandria, Ind, is recent
discovery by G. c. Hall, chemist of
the steel works at that place, the claim
being that, from a combination of "a
per cent. of the. limestone, chemicals,
and one of the commonest of minerals,
pure wool is obtainable as white as
snow. 1t seems that, while making.
experiments with limestone for his
factory, it was found that certain
kind of the material, instead of turn
ing to quicklime when subjected to
fire. would, when combined with chemi-
Gals, turn into lava, and when sub
jected to another process this lava
could be rendered pliable and han
died like molten glass. From this be-.
ginning the process was pursued and
downy wool resulted, with promise
of considerable industrial possibili-
ties; that is, such rock wool is repre-
sented to be as soft and white as that
produced by sheep, and can be man
ufactured cheaper than sheep can be
raised and clipped, is not affected by
fire or water, and the supply seems to
be almost unlimited.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

For Whooping Cough. Piso's Cure is sue
cessful lremedy-M.p.D z. DIETER. .67 Throop Ave-,
brooklyn, n. Y, November II, 1894.
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pcs IN the phiIInpines.

Peace in the Philippines is bound to prove
profitable to nil concerned. Warning con-
ditions, whether they be in the Philippines
or in tho human stomach, are equally dis.
as.rous II your stomach has rebelled, there
rs ono authority that will quickly. subdue 1t.
II Is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and It cures
constipat ton. indigestion, .biliousness,- nor
rousness and dyspepsia, See that a private
Revenue Stamp covers tho neck Of The bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

Do not tell the policeman your troubles, for
he has many OF his own.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

Don't tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Lie Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic full of life, nerve and vigor, take No To-
Bac, the wonder-wqSker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, Soc or ST. Cure guaran-
iced. Booklet and sample FREQ. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
In May the Canadian Pacific Railway sold
% LnQ Of l, nd fnr. e l0i Sll
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

Fits permnnently cured 30 flis or nervous
ness liter first days use of DR.. Klinc's Great
Nerve Restorer. satrinl bottle and treatise free.
Dr.. X. II. KIISE Ltd. G3l Arch ST.. Phila.. Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

HApDER KNUFF-Friday, my boy;
then you'll have something to blame
it on afterward. .-Tid-Bit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

An electrically. propelled canal boat re-
emily inv cnted, can DC used without locks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26
Beauty lis Blood Deep.

Attempts are being made in the county of
Kent. England, to exterminate the sparrow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

A popular wish would he gratifed to see
the spring poet tackle this weather.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26
pon,t tobacco snIt and Smoke Your Life

If man il angry and is where ho can't
sWenr, no kicks something.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

About five hundred persons q month are
for jury duty in New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

In his young. days Emperor Franz Josef
rose Mt q. m. in summer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic.I 10c or 25c.
II Z. C. Z. fail to cure, druggists refund money,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26
Contrary.

; Mrs. Newlyblessed (wearily)-Morti-
mer, what can be the matter with that
nlild2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

Over 700 cats were exhibited at the recent
cat show il the Crystal Palace. London.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

read about Wintersmith's Wonder Book last
week. Did you send your address to Arthur
Peter & Co., Louisville, KY, ard get ono
free2 II not, do 1t now. A postal card will
do. Over 100 riddles and puzzles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

A Brooklyn clergyman gets $50 and expenses
every time he breaches certain sermon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

Prof. Chas. p. Curd, A. M,
washington University, St Louis, Mo-, says'
awe unhesitatingly attribute the recovery
.nd continued good health of our little BOY
to TEETH1sA. Upon these powders he seems
to fot+en and thrive"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

During the year 1898 Amer can builders
sent $50 locomotives to foreign countries.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

DEEP1N LovE-What is the best day
in the week to get married on, old
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26
WHOLESALER.
G7. LOUIS, No. Feb, G, 1890.

CT LOUIS, Mo-, Feb, g. 1880.
PARIS lEDroI:'n Co., City.
Gont,onon:-Wo wish to congratulate you
on tho incrcaacd sclco wo gro having on your
Groves Tcsteless GF,ill Tonic, On exam,
iainc o;!S rccorI Of inventory under date o:f
Jan. 1st. wo find thet.wo ccld during thc Chlll
season of 1898. 1850 dozen Grovo'o d9Esc. we
Brorno.euir,ino Tablets hayo boon oomc-
thing enormous: haTing sold during tho lato
Cold and Grip Gcason 4, zoo dozen.
Please rush down order cncloscd heroWltn,
end obliCo, Youro truly,
49, MEYER DROs. DRUG co.
Per Schall.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

No.To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, bleed pure. soc, 81. All druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-26

The Alikado of Japan generally travels
with a small bodyguard.
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RETAILER.
EEDEoH, Ills.

kEDEOS, Ills
PARIs MEDICINE Co.,
Gontlemen:-I handle eevcn or clght dlHer-
cnt kinds Of Chill Tolics but1 soil ten p9telco
Of Groves to whero sell ono OF the others.
I sold go bottles Of GrOvc'n Chill! TONIC IN
ono day and could have sold moro il had had
It on hand. Mr.. Davo Woods cu.cd lYo cases
Of chills with ono bottle. b.
Respectfully .,,,-,nn
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SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

A London doctor has invented an
electrically heated surgical operating
table, on which the heat is furnished
by incandescent lamps. The body Of
the table consists of metal air cham
ber, which contains six OF eight l6-
candle-power incandescent lamps, that
give off sufficient heat to raise the
temperature to the desired point. A
portion of the lamps may then be
switched off and the table maintained
at constant temperature.
The trees serve us, Mr.. John Clifford
points out, by improving the soil, and
by actually making both soil and land
as well. They bring from deep layers
great quantities of mineral matter,
and in their leaves they deposit much
of this on the surface, where is col
lected mulch of hlmus of constantly
increasing richness. The forests form
soil by sending out acid-charged root
lets, which, with the acids of the de-
caying humus, have potent effect in
disintegrating the rocks.
A firm in Vienna, Austria, has re-
Gently obtained a municipal conces-
sion to operate telephone news
agency business throughout that city.
The plan is modelled after similar
concern which is now in existence in
Budapest, and its object is to commu-
nicate the news of the day to sub
scribers at certain hours during the
daytime, and at other times recitations,
music, and other forms Of entertain
ment. The concession has been
granted for twenty-five years, the COR
poration giving annually to the city
$500, twenty-five cents per subscrib-
or for the maintenance Of the lines,.
and tax of 5 per cent on the net
receipts. After twenty-five years the
wires and apparatus become the prop
erty of the city, but in return the cor
poration is protected against compe.
tition for the first FIVE years.
In the new process for the artificial
production of pearls, reported from
Italy, the oyster will still have to be
reckoned with, but only as an en-
ploye of Sig Coomba, who has after
much research and hard work, sue
ceeded in getting the bivalve to pro-
duce pearls in tank. Pearl oysters
have been cultivated in Queensland,
but Sig. Coomba is the first who has
been able to breed them in Europe.
He imported his oysters from the
Dahlak islands, treated them accorda
ing to his own system and placed them
in tank. In due time he was rewarded
with four good pearls from one oyster
and two or three apiece from others.
He extended his experiments and the
results were more satisfactory. The
plan is to breed and rear them in o
tank and then transport them to nat
ural banks on the coasts, for the treat
ment in the sheltered tanks precludes
the enormous loss >of spawn which
takes places in the open sea. The
south coast of Calabria has been Sc
lected as the settlement of the new
industry.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-12
THE OLD EARTH WILL CONE
TO AN END ON MONDAY
Professor Rudolph Fab, the Great Scientist of Vienna,
Says the Comet of 1866 Will Strike
Us Tomorrow.

Professor Rudolph Falb, one of the staff
Of instructors at the Vienna university and
an astronomer whose name is known from
one end of the scientific world to the 9TH
er, has settled upon November 10, as the
day that the world shall end. If his pre-
diction is true this is not only the last year
in the existence of our globe but the last
day of the world has actually arrived.
Early in 1898 Professor Falb commenced
to predict all manner of unpleasant things
for the world and when it was found that
he had accudately predicted the weather
conditions of January and February atten-
ton was drawn to his warning. That the
other dire occurrences have failed to oc-
cur will probably have a tendency to give
thnid persons confidence that the Vienna
professor is nothing more than another
false prophet
I'm January and February" he said, 1--WE
shall have unprecedented cold waves, eye
ZONES and hurricanes at sea, with great loss
to shipping, especially on the American
coast and continent.
Towards the end of March we shall have
earthquakes and destroying hailstorms.
'sIn July and August the earth will be
subjected to a tidal wave that will destroy
the eastern coast of America. The effect
of submarine earthquake will so change
the form of Florida and California that
they viii become Islands.
ION November 10, our planet Is to come
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into contact with the comet that Is known
to astronomers as the comet of 1866 with
the result that our planet will be partially
If not entirely destroyed"
Such was the prediction that has made
many timid persons shudder with dread for
they have remembered that Professor Falb
had made predictions that had been fulfill
ed. For instance several days before the
great earthquake at Zante in March, 1893,
he sent warnings to the press in all parts
of Europe and even Went so far as to post
pone an engagement to lecture in that VI
cinity. that he preferred to speak of the
results of the earthquake after 1t had oc-
CURED rather than be subjected to It's I'M
pleasant features.
The earthquake came as Professor Fab
predicted and when January and February
were conspicuous for their cold and the
papers of March contained details of earth
cuakes more than one person began to
beleive that the end of this globe as an
inhabitable planet was actually in prospect.
IJp to the present time, however, this has
been the limit of the professors prediction.
There were no tidal waves in July and Au-
gust the coast of America is still intact
and neither Florida or California nave YET
become Islands.
AS the result one has some reason to hope
that the most uncomfortable part of Pro-
fessor Falb's prediction will be carried out
in the same manner for one does not ike
to think of the end of the OLD earth gong
Ia smash and in the manner that the
Austrian astronomer has predicted. He Is
of the opinion that the meteoric display
that is to occur on November 10 and IA, is
nothing more than the appearance OF the
army of meteors that accompany the R1elaS
comet. Instead of passing by us in grand
array The comet itself will collide with the
earth and on this OCCASION by a mixture
of the gases of the comet and the earth,
a LIQUID will result that will be similar TO
benzine or petroleum and 1t will be the
province of this liquid to first soak ana
then burn the earth and everything upon
1t.
Unpleasant as such prophecy may seem
there is some comfort in the Thought that
this is not the first time that this comet
has been expected to bring the earth to an
untimely end. Years ago it was predicted
that 1t was to come into collision with the
earth and there were those who were so
foolish as to prepare for the general de-
struction.
So far as we are concerned the history OF
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this comet dates back to February q, 1926,
when M. Biela, an astronomer working in
Bohemia, discovered a faint comet whose
orbit, or path around the sun was calcu-
lated to take about six and three-quarters
years. EARLY in 1928 attention was called to
the fact that this comet was soon to pass
within 10000 miles of the earth's orbit, but
that as the earth did not meet that partic-
ular spot until one month after the comet
had passed the inhabitants of this globe
need feel no apprehension.
AT this time there were no prophets of
evil among the learned men. Astronomers
and scientists generally were perfectly
satisfied that there was no cause for alarm,
but, in spite of all this, a general panic
ensued
OF course 1t was shown that the astrono-
heard of the comet until July, 1899. when it
was billed to return again. This time how
ever. it passed near to the sun that 1t
was not observed. Its next passage was
fixed for February IL, 1885, and by this time
it was seen to have split up into two sep
arate and distinct parts which were con-
stantly going further from each other. In
March, 1916, the distance between these
two parts had become 157 ,240 miles and
when the comet returned to 1852 this dis
lance had been increased to 1850 900 miles.
In 1859 the return of the comet was again
unobserved and in 1866 astronomers watch
ed for its coming with great anxiety as
they desired to see if it would appear as
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two distinct comets or as one comet divided
into two pieces In spite of all the care
that was exercised, however, the comet
was not seen and it was supposed that it
had at last disappeared from human vision.
On November 80, 1872, however, M. Kiln
herfues, of Gottingen, discovered the comet
in the form of a circular mass, but with
out any tail Before he had time to observe
1t closely it was lost in the SUMS rays and
never since that time has 1t been seen.
In all probability the fate of this comet
has been that of all comets that approach
the too closely, in which case they
either fall into the vast mass of heat and
are consumed like moths in the flame of
lamp or their substance is dissipated in
forming tails of such extreme length that
they become so attenuated as to be no
longer visible. In other words all that now
remains of Bielas comet is probably a
vast stream of meteors of shooting stars
and the worst that is likely to happen to
this earth, should We again cross its path
way, is that We shall have a good OPP
portunity to witness a brilliant meteoric
display, display that will surpass any
thing that the world has yet seen.
Such is the history of the comet, that in
the opinion of Professor Falb, is so soon to
put the quietus upon our tolls and pleas
ures. In proof of his theory he advances
many arguments and cites many instances
in which comets have been known to have
come III contact with the earth. In adj
dition he insists that he is not a prophet
but that his theories are nothing more than
scientific Investigations made public.
1.-The reason why l was able to predict
the appearance of the earthquake" he
says, was that have made a close study
of mundane anatomy The interior of the
earth is filled with a molten mass, subject
to ebb and flow just like the waters of the
ocean. Between the surface of the earth
and this molten mass, which is slowly cool
ing, there is nothing more than a shell that
does not average more than eighteen miles
in thickness. In some places it is thinner
than in others and from these places the
confined forces escape in the form of gas
If no such outlet is found the influence of
the moon is such that tidal wave sweeps
round the inner crust of the earth and 1t
is this that produces the terrible phenom-
ena that is popularity known as the earth
quake" Fo Is
Such scientific arguments are impress
sive and when men of the standing of Pro-
fessor Falb commence to predict the end
of the world it is not strange that timid
people tremble. In spite of this, however,
there seems to be no reason why his proph-
ecy should cause alarm and Professor
Falb will probably go down into history as
another one of the many prophets of evil
whose predictions have come to naught.
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shared Ratlons with His Prlsoners

General Sheridan destroyed so many sup
plies going forward from Richmond to
Lees men in the Wilderness, in 1864, that
for while the latter wefe in danger of
starvation. AT a conference in Lees quar-
ters one of his generals became greatly ex-
cited over the matter and said holly, as
General Lee turned toward him:
II was just saying to these officers, gen.
eral, that if I were in command of this
army 1 would notify Grant that I had no
rations for his prisoners, and II he wanted
to save them from starvation he would have
to send some to them"
Lees eyes flashed, and his rebuke was
sharp
1.-THE prisoners that we have here, Cen
eral -, are my prisoners" he said; "they
are not General Grants prisoners, and as
long as have any rations at all shall GER
tainly share them with my prisoners"
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served also as the postoffice. Everybody in
town was instantly eager to see him, and
in a few moments the store was crowded
The general was talking with the proprie-
tor about crops and other matters, and ap-
peared utterly unconscious of the fact that
the gathering of the residents was due sole
ly to his presence. Suddenly he realized
that everybody was watching him and mod
estly said: "But see I am keeping you
from your many customers. Pardon mel"
and at once withdrew.
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DevotedIy Fond of Children

General Lee was devotedly fond of child
rem; he found great delight in talking with
them about their little affairs, or in teas
ing them in the vein of gentle humor which
was peculiar to himself To a little girl
who was rubbing her eyes he said: you
must never rub your eyes, my dear, except
with your elbows.'
One day he came across boy who was
throwing stones from the road which pass
ed through the college campus, at Licking
ton, Va, and said pleasantly to the lad:
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MOzIey'S Lemon Elixir

Cured me of enlarged liver, nervous indi-
gestion and heart disease. 1 was unable
to walk up stairs or to do any kind of
work. I was treated by many physicians,
but got no better until used Lemon Elixir.
1 am now healthy and vigorous.
G. H. BALDWIN,
No. 9S Alexander St., Atlanta, Ga.
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sively and cured thousands of patients SUI
fering with all manner of private trouDles
Sexual Weakness, Syphilis, Structure, oon n
orrhoea, etc L offer you ascertdlllty =.
cure. My charges are reasonable. may
be stranger to you. II so, L refer W.
with permission to First National Bank,
Alabama National Bank, Jefferson county
Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bankers
as to my responsibility for my contracts
I cure many patients by mail treatmeRl'
Write for prices and 5e-ms. Address -
Y. q. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third Ave.
and Twentieth street. Birmingham, Ala.
Ofiice corner Third avenue and Iweh7
tieth street. over Singer Sewing Machihe
company. Entrance on Third avenue next
door to Birmingham Water Works com
pany.
Office hours $50 a m. to $50 p m. sun
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If you have rooms for rent,
with or without board, send
with price and location at
once to the Bureau of Infor-
nation" State Fair, Birming-
ham, Ala.
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MOzIey'S Lemon Elixir.

I have been a great sufferer from dys-
pepsia for about fifteen years, my trouble
being my liver, stomach and bowels, with
terrible headaches. Lemon Elixir cured
me. My appetite is good, and 1 am well.
I had taken a barrel of other medicine,
that done me no good.
CHARLES GTBHARD,
No 1915 Jefferson St., Louisville, KY.
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"You throw well. Harry; now see IL YOU
cannot hit the road with all those stones
you have thrown on the grass"
On Christm morning General Lee al
ways appeared at the homes of the children
who lived near him and left a little gift for
each one, tokens which they still cherish.
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MOZLEYS LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage, and all
throat and lung diseases. Elegant, relia-
BILE
Csc at druggists. Prepared only by Dr.
H. Motley, Atlanta, Ga.
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MOzIey's Lemon Elixir

Cured me of indigestion. I had suffered for
ten years. had tried almost every medi-
cine, but all failed. Since taking Lemon
Elixir 1 can eat anything I like.
w. A. GRIFFETH,
Reeyesville S. C.
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MOzley's Lemon Elixir

Cured me of Indigestion and heart disease,
after years of suffering when all other
remedies and doctors had failed.
N. D. COLEMAN,
Beulah, S. C.
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MOZLEYS LEMON ELIXIR,
A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

Cures indigestion, headache, malaria, kid
ney disease, fever, chllls, loss of appetite,
debility, nervous prostration and heart
failure, by regulating the Liver, Stomach,
Bowels and Kidneys.
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DR.. Y. e. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail IN
business by trying
to do too many
things. To be sue
cessful every one
should select some
one special business.
and to that devote
his whole time and
attention. For the
past thirteen years
in the city of Biz
mingham, Ala, l
have treated exclu-
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Unconscious of His Personality

A month or so after his surrender General
Lee went one day to the store near his
home in Powhatan county, Virginia, which
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Flower bulbs and pot. Godden's.