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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Famed for Her Orchids.

For the last 10 years Mrs. George
w. Wilson of West Walnut street, has
diligently collected orchids, and ut
present she owns an orchidorium
whose Yalue lovers of these rare
plants place at nearly $1O0, 600.
Three years ago Mrs. Wilson OBJ
tained possession of the only collec-
ton In America riyaling hers that Of
Eratus Corning Of Albany. About
this time also she acquired the yalu-
able services Of Alphonse Pericat,
formerly gardener to the Baron Roths-
child and under whose care the plants
have shown marvellous development.
There are in her grounds no less
than six greenhouses. There is also a
conservatory forming q part Of the
house.
Perhaps Of the greenhouses that con-
tanning the Cattleya is the most in
teresting. These orchids come prin-
cipally from Brazil, and are equally
tipped in strange fashion and have
UIlllAiuI W ullC oCluio ullu pCtulS. AuC
seed is as minute as the fluff from a
dandelion. When sown 1t takes often
times q full year to germinate, and
when finally the sprout appears above
the ground another year elapses be-
fore 1t attains the height of q quarter
of an inch. Afterward the growth is
faster, but not till the tenth year do
the plants bloom.
Every year the Horticultural society
of Philadelphia awards silver medal
for some unique towering specimen,
and this year 1t was awarded TO On
orchid raised in Mrs. Wilson's green
house. Her gardener entered speci-
men in full bloom of Cattleya Inter-
media Albn, a variety never before
known to blossom in North America.
This plant is foot high; its flower
stalk is long and slender, and is
capped ut the summit with q wonder
full glow Of pure. white beauty.-Phala-
delphia North American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
American Corn.

Rye Is the characteristic food crop
of Germany and Russia, millet of In
dia, and wheat of. France, while corn
is pre-eminently an American crop
over three-fourths Of the worlds con-
sumption being produced In this coun-
try. The Crop Reporter for August
contains good news in regard to the
outlook for corn; namely, that the de-
mand for 1t abroad Is rapidly increas-
Ing. Until within recent years, Eu-
rope failed to recognize the superior
ity and economy of corn as q cheap
food for animals, but they are now
awakening to that fact. Indeed tho
increase in the export of corn observed
in the last i've years has been the
most string feature of our foreign
commerce, the increase observed dur
ing that period being equal to about
25A per cent. The maximum wa1
reached in the last fiscal year when
tho exports attained the unprecedent-
ed total of 209, ,34s,273 bushels, valued
at $50, ,2o6,3S9. This figure 1t should
be carefully noted represents but one
tenth of the total value OF our corn
crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
An IuternatlonaI Music Exhibition.

. = : 3 : i =
An international music exhibition
Is being held ut the Crystal Palace,
London, and will be continued until
September, with the object Of illustrat-
ing the progress of musical art dur
ing the nineteenth century. The eX-
hibition is divided into four groups:
Musical instruments or appliances
constructed or in use during the last
hundred years; musical engraving md
type printing; loan collections of in
struments, pictures, ETC.; modern oil
and water color paintings of musical
subjects. In connection with. this e1-
.hibition historical concerts are to be
given. So far as actual trade Is con-
cerned there is nothing to interest in
that line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Tho Woman us q Lawyer.

The woman lawyer, her origin, pro-
gress, and her reasons for being one
were exploited recently In Washington
before the Science association. OF the
woman lawyers early days Miss Pet
tus Of Washington said: "Women ap-
peared before. the courts Of ancient
Rome in some instances, although the
privilege was soon taken from them,
but long before the Christian era De-
borah sat as a. judge in Israel In
Spain and Italy. in the Middle Ages,
women filled professors chairs IN let
ters and In law, lecturing in the great
universities and receiving doctors de-
grees in law" OF her recent progress,
Austin Abbott said: "The earliest
dates accessible to the field of law are
that Iowa university admitted them in
1893, Michigan in 1873, Mississippi in
1880. and Illinois in 1890, and other
states in quick succession, while in
our great western states the law
schools from their foundation have
been open to women students. In the
Empire state, Cornell led the way in
1888. but New York university fol.
lowed IN 1890, and has graduated 80
women with the degree of bachelor Of
law, 10 Of whom have taken later
the masters degree. Illinois has the
largest roll Of names of women admit
fed to the bar, for 81 women lawyers
have come from that state. Even in
the more conservative southern states
the way has opened; four states admit
them to the bar and to the law
schools" And now the woman law
yer Is organizing In New York there
is the Women's Lawyers club; in Bos-
ton, the Portla club; in Chicago, tho
League of Women Lawyers. There Is
also a National Association of Women
Lawyers, membership in which is
limited to those in practice "for five
years for themselves" This last looks
somewhat like. a Trust and would ap-
pear to be rather "mean" on the
younger women. Why women should
know some law was stated by Mr..
Abbott as follows: Legal study
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
yictorla LoYes Bier Gnrden.

Queen Victoria is said to have g
knowledge Of every detail not only
of the various houses, but also of the
parks and gardens connected with the
many royal palaces, which is wonder
full. Within a very few hours of the
court arriving at Osborne the Queen
makes a tour of these gardens which
are close to the house, her first visit
generally being paid to the lovely
myrtle painted by the Prince Consort
In 1853 from sprig taken from the
Empress Frederick's wedding nose
gay. The sprig flourished. and Is now
q fine bush. and during the last 40
years it has supplied innumerable
pieces Of myrtle for the embellish-
ment of royal bridal bouquets.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Army War Pay.

Z The Acting Comptroller of the Treas
:nry, has decided, In reply to q question
from the Adjutant- General, that ofti-
GERS and enlisted. men Of the present
"yolunteer army, will not be entitled
to the two months extra pay allowed
in January, 1899. to those persons who
volunteered in the Spanish war. His
reason is that the act Of January IL,
1890, gave this gratuity to Volunteers
after the service for which they enter
cd the army had been completed, with
q very few exceptions. The present
volunteers" have not finished their
work. 80 that there Is mo intelligent
basis as to what extra pay Congress
raay deem appropriate to them on
muster-out and discharge" The two
armies, the army of 1893 and the
"Yolunteer army" Of to-day, are essen
TALLY different in character. The pres
ent volunteers" are really short-term
Regulars, and should not receive more
faYors than the Regulars. The fact
that our army is. limited in numbers,
aud that we have no provision of law
for increasing 1t temporarily, or for
giving an officer local or temporary
rank higher than that he holds, COM
pels us to adopt the roundabout e2-
pedient of creating a Volunteer"
army, with limited existence. This
does not warrant the Destowal Of ex-
tra pay to persons enlisted in the
volunteer army" unless the real
army gets Its share too. The enlisted
men of both Regular and Volunteer
armies are getting war pay" now, 20
per cent. more than peace pay. They
are also doing lot Of hard and good
work. If there is to be any gratuity
the Acting Comptroller hints point
edly that an act to bestow it is in
order-it should go to the Regular as
well as to the Volunteer"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
The speckIed Hon.


Tap! Tap! Tap!
And the Speckled Hen cooked her
head on one side, and listened, listen
ed, listened.
Peep! Peep! Peep!
The Speckled Hen ruflled her feath-
ers, and began ito cluck, not loudly,
but softly, like q mother grooming o
lullaby.
Peep! Peep! Peep!
All! she could feel something soft
and warm pushing along the feathers
Of her breast. She doubled her cluck-
ing, and her bright eyes watched close
ly at the feathers beneath her wings.
How excited she looked; Something
surely was about to happen!
Peep! Peep!. Peep!
The tiny voice grew louder. The
feathers beneath the wings moved, q
pretty ivory bill appeared, q soft
down head, two bright eyes; and
then out popped live little chick, the
prettiest, softest, downiest, warmest
little chick that ever delighted a
mother-hen's eyes.
"Cluck! Cluck: Cluckw The moth
er-heart was nearly bursting with pride
and joy. The Speckled Hen stood up
carefully on her feet, shook out her
feathers, and looked.
And behold!' Wonderful to tell! Not
one, but ten dear little cunning, chicks
went tumbling over each other.-Ever.
cit Mcneil, in Little Folks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Not Made From Wood.

Consul Frank w. Mahin, at Reich
enberg, informs the State Department
that his Consulate is in. receipt OF
scores of inqulrlng letters from Amer.
lea and Europe regarding O report
published in newspapers and trade
Journals that artificial cotton is now
being made from pine wood and spruce
wood. - - y. ~. - (
Investigation has developed that the
cotton said to have been made from
the wood fbres is nothing more than
the natural product itself. The spin
ming cr spruce and fir ibres In sthe
production of artificial silk probably
has given rise to these erroneous re-
ports, says Consul Mahin, and 1t .s
safe to conclude that though attempts
have been made to produce artificial
cotton, SO far they have been without
satisfactory results.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
2SgS(FAsA 8,
NysIkAhe9TES)6IfT}9 !9.TE

The craze for gold trimmings is de-
yeloping in q most effective wasj
through combination with heavy lace
A new garniture much in favor con:
slsts of rings of guipure linked one
through the other and applied as ai
band. ~ .s s4Sfs3
Automobile coats for autumn wear
are shown in cranberry red CLOTH,
heavily strapped, severely plain, and
three-quarter length.
The abbe collar, made of linen or
wired lace and turning down in tabs
in front like q priests collar, is "a
fancy of the moment in Paris.
Broad velvet cravats and girdles,
gold fringed and drawn through gold
clasps, are worn with soft wool morn,
ing gowns, for which they furnish al.
most the only trimming.
Around the edge Of many Of the.
bolteos on the new wool gowns there
are, instead of the ordinary lace bor-
der, embroidered holes, through which
is drawn velvet ribbon or soft lace or,
chiffon ending in choux on the bust.
Boleros Of guipure, point de Yenise,
Carrickross, etc., are applied upon
gold tissue and finished with gold but
tons or tassels. Bands Of the lace oil.
so are applied to bands of gold tissue
and used upon cloth or silk with e1.
cellent results.
Point d. esprit, on which are applied
trailing sprays of lace, is to be one Of
the most popular materials for young
girls evening gowns during the win
ter. 1t is more durable than chiffon
or mousseline and achieves consider
nble distinction through skilful use of
the lace.
A new trimming much in use among
Paris dressmakers Is O scallop Of
glaee silk united to a scalloped edge
of the gown material by openwork
herring boning. The herring-boning Is
seen also above founce hens, down
skirt cores, and, in fact, wherever an
openwork effect is desirable. ss
Tucklng. edged with narrow gold
lace, is seen in the vests of wool
gowns; and q particularly good finish
for the bottom Of skirt is furnished
by q number of wide folds. looking
like deep tucks, and edged with gold
lace. 1t is said that gold lace will also
figure largely in winter millinery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
A Choice MorseI.

a Brussels paper has little tale to
tell about Ii Hung Chang. One Of
the Chinese Gordon family sent the
viceroy a prize bulldog just as he
was setting out for China. Some
months. Inter came the following ac-
knowledgement: II was much touch
ed by the splendid present you have
been good enough to make me; the
beast was magnificent. Unfortunate
". my digestion is not equal to such Il
delicacy,, but my suite enjoyed 1t very
much 1t does not sound probable,
but what matters that In these days Of
romantlcism revived? s6I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Velvet Bands as Trimmings.

Black velvet bands and straps arc
quite the most general fashion note,
peryading almost all styles Of gowns
at the moment. From lace to cloth.
and on organdies and silk muslins, the
narrow velvet trimmings are almost
universal, and though all kinds OF
sashes are worn, those Of broad black
velvet ribbon with colored Innings are
the most affected
The brightly colored Innings in these
sashes, which are the latest Partisan
fad, add q charming new note Of color
to the gown.-Harper's Bazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
To
Dfr. Oliver Hazard.

This is never used in writing busi-
ness communication, but 1t Is much
liked on personal correspondence. 1t
is mark of personal consideration,
to be recognition Of the dignity of
the parsonage to whom the letter Is
addressed, No doubt 1t is the Ameri-
can qdaption Of the stately old French
form of addressing the envelope Of a
letter: "Aime, a Mile, or M. q
Mme.-" at NIL events the formallty
is pleasing one.
Take notice when the mail bags are
next distributed and you will see mis-
siyes in the fashionable feminine hand
writing of the present day with the
prefxed proposition duly in place. The
sending of a letter in some wise re-
sembles the sending Of gift. Any
thing which adds to the consequence
of the individual to whom it Is ad-
dressed gives him or her additional
pleasure.-Philadelphia Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
neafncsa Cnnnot BE Cured

: by local applications, as thoy cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way 10 euro deafness, and that is by constieu.
ttonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an In.
famed condition Of tho mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is in.
Sanmed you hive q rumbling sound or imper
feet hearing, and when It is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the inflam.
nation can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will DO de-
stroyed forever. Nine cases out Of ten are
4 caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an IN
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give Ono Hundred Dollars for any
cese Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can.
not be cured by Halls Catorrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, f5c.
Hollis Family Pills are the best. -. ,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
what WI, become of China2

None can foresee the outcome Of the quar-
rel between foreign powers over the divis-
Ion OF China. It Is interesting to watch the
going to pieces of this ancient but unpro-
gressive race. Many people In America are
also going to pieces because OF dyspepsia,
constipation, blood, liver and stomach dis
elses. We are living too fast, but strenS. h,
yigor and good health can be retained If we
l.eep OF and cure the above diseases with
lIostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Jus, n. Little Wrinkle.

1t is considered fashionable just
now to address a personal letter or M
invitation TO some entertainment with
certain addition. This is in the nat
ure of prefix and it really adds to
the formal appearance of the envelope.
Slightly to the left Of the address and
always above 1t, never on the same
line with. It, put the word "For'' or
else "To," besides the usual SUPER
scrlptlon. For ~
Miss Van Allen :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

"Is strikes me that Broughson is not 90 bright
as some mon l have met"
"Bright7 Why. bless nay soul, he hasn't even
enot, Oh sense to talk politics"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
A Lost Opportunity.

Husband-I see they're advsrtisinz bargains
in patent medicines at Kuts & Prices drug
store. :,
Wife-Isn4 that too aggravating7 There ISM
a thing the matter with any Of US -Philadol
phta Record
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
MI. Eina,s Size.

Mt. Etna, the largest volcano In
Europe, and one Of the largest in the
world, Is 10000 feet high and ninety
miles In circumference at its base.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Wantcd.

A travelling salesman in each Southern State;
$50 to $50 per month and travelling expenses
experience not absolutely necessary. Address
PENIcKs TOBACCO WORKS Co., Pcntcks, Va.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

suPnpn, said Benny Beechwood "what Is the
highest position IN the army2"
.The command Of the balloon BRIGADE" re-
piled Mr.. Beechwood, promptly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
HnnalaRa.

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup for children
teething, softens tho gums, reduces innamma-
iion, allays pain, cures wind conc. &c. pott'e.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Sure Thing.

Edith-T would be willing to marry the man
loved even II he wasn' 'tcapable OF Gaming over
$40 n.week.
Esael-So would l. Such men as that almost
always como OF rich and influential families
Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Tn tho Interior.

FIRST Citizen What do they mean by apro-
sected. cruiser7
Second CItizen-I dunno, exactly. Maybe
y,ts one that amt built by foreign pauper
1abor.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
moss after frss days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer % triol bottle and treatise Tree.
DR.. r. Ii. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch st.. Phila., Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

Indigestion is rad companion. Get
rid of 1t by chewing bar Of Adams PEP
sin Tutti Fruttt after each meal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

PUTNAM FADrLEss DYE produces the
fastest and brightest colors OF any known oye
stun. Sold BY all druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Right In 1t.

Mrs Homespun And whatll we do with
them Philippines afte- We git EN-, Joshf
4 N, Homospun-Wssy. gol darn It, Hannahl
ES :, got EN-, an we're ADDING I'll
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Statesmen Wantad,
ItComees High.

Two honest, reliable men; experience not ebeo
Z lusely necessary; salary and expenses paid
+ Peeriees Tobacco Works Co., Bedford City, Va.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
How Did She Knowe

4 z He-Funny thing about surf bathing. Il
( mnkes my mustache smell 30 salty for whole
day afterward.
Shelf does 30; that's fact.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

um sure Piso's Cure for Consumption sayed
INV life three yoars ago.--MRs THos ROB-
BINS, Maple St., Norwich, N. Y, Fob. II, 1900.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Reversed Now.

Jasper-One is never too old to learn.
Jumpupps-O. that idea is out OF date. The
present idea is that ono is never too young 10
teach.7tife.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoao QUiNINE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
4 i. w. GROVES signature is on each box &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

Tho Hest Prescription for Chills
and Fever is bottle OF GROVES TAsT8LEss
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and Qutnine In
n tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
The Dashine Explorer

The Dashing Explorer.
Polar Explorer-What shall call my new
book? ga Dash for the Pole?"
Publisher-No Call 1t "a Dash for the Lee
ture Platform. Baltimore American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31
Down on Chinese Fashion,

"What is Bessie shrieking about?"
aOh, nu-se pla; ted her hair in : pigtafl and
she won't hive it"-Indianapolis Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-31

gorgeous costume flashed beneath the brilliant lights
of bali room The queen Of society is radiant tonight
The nervous hands of a weak woman have toied day
and night the weary form and aching head have known
rest. for the dress must be finished in time.
To that que \ society and her dressmaker would
saw word One through hothouse culture luxury and
social excitement and the other through the toll OF necessity
may some day find their ailments common cause,
Nervous prostraon excitabity, faintng spells, dzz
seepessness loss of appetite and strength all Indicate
serious trouble which has been promoted by overa1ed
system.
For the society queen and the dressmaker alike there
nothing 30 reliable as Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable
COMPOUND to restore strength vgor, and happiness.
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson ~ Union ST., Saiem NJ j., writes
"DEa ss duty to write and tell how
grateful what medicine has done At
Time suffered everything could had Inflammation the
falling and leucoErha At times could not hold
Vegetable Compound helped
much that using have taken six bottles and well
and ride 0hee and feel bad effects from
ann all giving the wisdom Of
curing suffering women recommend your med
troubled with these
Ill a&SS&saA II Diseases"
IL @9s&ssA Mrs. Sarah Swoder, 103 West ST.,
II II, La Porte, Ind, writes:
sI M&$& II "DsAR MRS P1ExHAM:-It gives great
iii &$ III Lydia e.
III ~ 49, Pinkhas Vegetable Compound has done for
Ill had d De t sase seyT Int o evr yew minutes @ at
III HI time without suffering terribly with my head
sI o. n Ii MY kidneys also troubled all the
III S%aY advised by friend to take med
sR icne faith It, but decided to try it.
After taking bottle felt much better that
MN AN@l continued the time had taken
other medicine
friends"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-15
DIVORCE is NOT TOO EASY.
So Long as Laws Regulating Marriage
Are Not So Loose.
Ladies' Home Journal.

Ladies' Home Journal.
Every once in a while we have perfect
bemorrhages of righteous indignation upon
the subject of divorce. We say divorce
must stop, or that there must be no d.
vorce. But wouldn't it be a bit better If
We let this subject alone for a while and
concerned ourselves somewhat with the
evil which leads to divorce? The fact of
the matter is that there is a notion, which
Is altogether wrong, that divorce is easy
in this country. Divorce is not easy. /
am far from saying that our divorce laws
are what they should be. But Ii is a sense
less thing to make those laws more strin-
gent while we allow our marriage laws TO
be as loose as they are. Let those who
cannot see any farther than the revision
of present divorce laws ask themselves
this question: Is it fair to allow foolish,
inexperienced girls to be led into what
they believe to be a fairy-palace, and then,
when they find it to be a prison-yes and
worse. a positive suburb TO the internal re-
gions-to refuse TO let them out. if they
can get out? Is that merciful? Is that
just? Would we not come closer TO the
c-ommonsense OF this whole question il,
before we go further in this campaign
against divorce, we turn back and ighten
the door which leads TO it? Divorce is not
so easy but that we can afford TO leave
1t precisely where 1t Is for the time being.
IL isn't a particle easier than Ii should be,
so long as We allow marriage to be as
loose as it is.