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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Polo md War.

The cheerful and undaunted spirit
that can play polo at such trying
times is doubtless admirable, but all
the same after the war is over, or
possibly before, the British may ask
themselves whether this universally
cultivated love of outdoor amusement
so excellent in itsolf, has not been
largely responsible for the inferior
professional training unquestionably
hampering the British military lead
ers. Has there not been too much
polo, or other things OF its kind? Has
not civilian play taken time that
should have been given to military
work? And has not play filed the
minds of its votaries in the British
army with thoughts of cups and
matches and how to win them, in
stead of with the serious problems
which soldiers must expect to meet
and be trained 10 solve? We incline
to think it has.
We are satisfied that the British
army would today be vastly more
efficient fighting machine than if it's
officers there had been less polo and
more "hay-foot, straw-foot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.
None but beggars live at ease.
Our pride misleads or timid likings

NOue Dut DeSSaIS i've Ut eaSe.
Our pride misleads or timid likings
kill.
Natures tears are reasons merri-
ment.
Let them obey that know not how
to rule.
A life without humor is like life
without legs.
A house without woman and fire.
light is like body without soul or
spirit.
Precepts often heard and little re-.
garded lose by repetition the small
influence they had.
Too often when Cupid registers
marriage VOWS he falls into the modern
habit and uses the cash register.
The gust of passion having passed,
vindictiveness disappears with it jn all
natures except those without moral
sense. =
Will you have me bear poverty?
Come and see what poverty is when it
strikes one who knoweth how to play
the part we'll.
Goodness and love mould the form
into their own image, and cause the
beauty and joy of love to shine forth
from every part of the face.
The man or woman that has never
known sorrow may be forgiven a life
that is callous and selfish. There has
never been touch of anything bet
ter
It is an utterly immoral desire to
US, rp the functions of the Almighty.
The recognition of this fact should
warn us sll against the nursing of
malice and shonld put us on our guard
against those who exhibit a yindic-
tive disposition. They are morally
unsound and upon occasion are liable
to develop into criminals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
his Reyense.


Two Joneses lived next door to each
other, and having to call on ohe Of
them, BROWN, Of course, went to the
wrong house. A grabbed servant an
swered the bell, and on Brown asking,
SIS this Mr.. John Jones's?" she replied,
snappishly, rs if she had been bothered
with many such inquiries, "No, 1t
amt and slammed the door in his
face. Brown walked on few yards
or so, when II bright thought struck
him. He returned at once nnd rnng
the snme bell agnin. Again the crab
bed servant appeared, WHO said it
was7' asked Brown, triumphantly,
and walked awar.-Tlt-Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Jacky's Prayer.

At the battle Of Trafalgar q sailor
found kneellng by his gun, as his ship
was about to engage the enemy, was
asked by the first lieutenant IL he were
afraid. Afraid" answered Jack, with
an expression of the utmost disdain;
"1o, your honor; Pm only praying that
the enemy's shot may be distributed
like the prize money-the greatest
among the officers"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Watering Stock.

If ono figured up the time spent
every year or even every winter in
driving cattle quarter of mile to
the brook and back again, twice or
even once a day, and computed it at
fair price for labor, and then added to
it the value of the milk lost and the
extra food consumed to keep up tho
system to its normal temperature, he
would find that from even few cows
it would not take long to reach the
cost OF good cisterp, or some other
method of having the water right III
the yard, or even in the stalls SO that
The cattle could drink without man or
beast going out of doors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
He lnesn't Mean H.

When you hear a young man say: 81
don't believe in q woman having any.
thing to do but sit and read, or mani
cure her finger nails all day, l don't
want my wife to be busy about any.
thing" why, of course, you know that
the young man Is simply talking
against time. He doesn't mean word
he says, and it is safe to warrant that
he is the first man who would be -
to death by such q girl. Thjsz
man may like to fancy ting
believer in such false sentI 5 "
perhaps he does believe
the moment OF saying. 4
more than likely be OF
protesting against the ~
which the girlhood Of TOD
spending to, out Of which per&
come salvation even to man.
possibly, there Is nothing more
sly method in his old school assertion
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Annie HarYeY was ailine.


a breath Of sea air might do her
good" said old DR.. Goodwillie; and
to the seashore she went.
The little steamer Rose Standish
carried its load of passengers safely
through oil the windings of that
crooked channel which leads to the
dock Of ancient bingham.
Mrs. Helen Sackie and her invalid
charge, Annie Harvey, were glad to
accept the offered aid of a gentleman
low-passenger, who placed them in
carriage, which conveyed them over
to the beach at Nantasket.
The sea wrought wonders in Annie
Harvey. Before three days she was
flirting outrageously with young Per-
akins of Boston, whose mother had
learned from Mrs. Sackie by sharp
cross-questions the undoubted respect
ability lid est. dollars and cents) of
her charge.
Miss Harvey had also condescend ID
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
The rransvaal and the Worlds ralf.

The visitors to the Paris Exposition
will see some curious exhibits In con-
nection with the South African exhibit,
among them models Of mines contain.
ing ore glittering with diamonds and
gold.
1t Is commonly supposed that dla-
monds and gold constitute the bach.
bone Of South Africa's mineral riches.
AS d matter of fact, nearly every min.
eral known to science and nearly every
precious stone used by the jeweller are
found III that country. lii truth, South
Africa Is mass of mineral from the
Cape to the Zambesi River.
In the Kimberley district and east to
Bloeh1fonteIh, diamonds and natural
iron abound. TO the northwest Of this
district are the Witwatersrand gold
fields. On the Vaal and Orange Rivers
magnificent asbestos, some of 1t Six feet
long, can be had for the trouble of dig.
ging.
Silver exists in all parts of the coun-
try, but Is mined only near Pretoria.
Copper has been mined in Namaqua-
land since the seventeenth century, and
recently fine deposits have been found
in Aashonaland.
Lead Is found in conjunction with
other metals in all parts. Zinc exists
in the Malmani district and antimony
has been mined near Barberton. Tin
Is being mined at great profit in Swa-
zIeland, twenty-one pounds Of the pure
metal being taken from every ton of
ore. Quicksilver has been discovered
in the north of the Transvaal.
Mica can be found in the Zoutpans-
burg district, between the Selati anG
Great Letaba Rivers. Salt Is plentiful
at Ultenhage, in the Cape Colony, at
Craddock and near Bloemfontein. In
Rhodesla sulphur is being mined and
In Natal oil has just been discovered.
Nitrate deposits have been located in
the Doornberg Mountains.
Besides diamonds, amethysts, beryls,
garnets, sapphires, opals, oliyines, to-
pazes, carnelians, tourmallnes, rubies
and turquoises have been found.-Col.
lier's Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
From Louisville, Ky.

IT take off my hat to SOC. box of
Tetterine. It has cured me of long
standing skin disease, which doctors in
seven states failed to cure. May the
manufacturer live long and continue
to make such blessing to humanity.
W. G. Cantrell." SOC. at druggists or
by mail from J. T. Shuptrine, Savan-
nah. GA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Monarchs az Horsemen,

It is curious that while nearly all
the royal women of Europe are excel
lent and picturesque horsewomen, few
of the reigning monarchs are even
tolerably good riders. His crippled
arm partly excuses the German
emperor's poor seat. The king of
Italy if famous for his falls; the
emperor of Russia is not an expert
horseman; while the kings of Sweden,
Greece and Denmark are seldom seen
astride, and the king of Portugal is
Zoo stout TO enjoy riding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
t.votu,,on In yyater +traye,.

Experiments have proven that vessels, fitted
with propellers which initiate the ilshB I'm.
develop a reuia' kahle prOpslling powef., 1t
VIII cdnso revolution In water travel. Men
gradually loarn that Natures ways are best
Oue ca;ise OF tho ronll rkablo succ 81 of Hos
totters stomach DItte-s s,rings from the fact
that it Is h harmless natural medi'in Q; made
Of Nathrc's most strengthening herhs. IT Is
sure care for corstlpatt III, in'ii scstlon, dys-
pspsia, b1liouslcss or weak kllneys.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Sifely EncournceInent,

"My dear" said Mrs. Blykins, "I
wish you would pay more attention
to baseball" "
''You want me to be baseball
crank, eh?"
eyes, dear. That's it. I don't
see why You should miss anything
in your line; and you really aren't
as versatile as you used to be-
Washington Star. ..4.-....--s--3-.---..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
FOR FARM And GARDEN.
VVwVvVwVww.WwwI
Number of Sheep on Rape Pasture.

The number of sheep that one acre
of rape will sustain, and the period
through which it will sustain them,
will, of course, depend upon the char
acter of the growth o. the rape. But
an average crop will sustain from 10
to Is animals per acre for 60 days.
At the end of the 60 days they should
all bs in condition to take the mar
ket," even though lean in form when
put upon the rape. Professor Thomas
Shaw of the Minnesota Experiment
Station,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Good Men Wanted

One of the great life insurance companies,
desiring to extend It's agencies and tho ber-
the State. is prepared to mnke'e1ceptionally
good contracts with local agents and county
or district managers, and would be glad to
hear from interested readers regarding an
promotion and enlarged territory for success
ful representatives. Experience desirable,
but not necessary. No better opportunity to
largely increase your yearly income can pre-
sent itself. Tho company issues all desir.
able forms of policy in amounts from $500 to
S50.0OJ. Inquiries will receive careful atten-
tion through correspondence, or personal in
tcrvicws If desired. Address p. o. Box 7I2,
Atlanta, Gu.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
- a Fact ExpIained.

Miss Joncs-It seems to me that oil
the incest men are married.
Mrs. Brown-Well, dear, they were
not always SO nice, you know; they
have only been caught early and
tni1nod
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

The old preacher. was sitting in his
door, his coat of, thinking dreamily
of his unwritten sermon. A vehicle
drove past, but he was still in the
clouds.
evil you please step over to the
church, sir?" startled the preacher
from his reverie, and he hustled on
his coat aud hat, wondering what the
gentleman could want at the little old
church.
When he entered the church, he
found the sexton talking with gentle.
man and lady.
esWe want you to perform the mar
riage ceremony" said the gentleman
to the astonished preacher; and he
handed him card with the names of
John Wallace and Annie Harvey writ
ten on it.
The old preacher laid aside his hat,
and, brushing down his white looks.
walked to the desk, followed by the
others. The school children, seeing
strangers in the church with the
minister aud sexton, gathered round
the door, and whispered to each other
their curiosity at this unusual sight.
In few solemn words the old
minister pronounced John Wallace
and Annie Harvey man and wife, then
gave them his blessing and kissed the
bride. John Wallace kissed her also,
and as he did so was told in q wills
per:
"That cancels the mortgage"
The old sexton, forgetting that he
had rung his midday peal, set the bells
again in motion, and the wives of Hull
looked out in wonder.
"This time they are wedding bells.
indeel" said John Wallace, as he
helped his wife into the carriage.
"Yes-ours own wedding bells"
was tho happy answer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Gold Medal Prize Treatise, 25 Cts

The Science of Life, or Self Preservation,
3G5 pages, with engravings, 25 cts, paper
cover; cloth, full gilt, 81. by mail. A book
for every man, young, middle-aged or old
A million copies sold. Address the Peabody
Medical Institute, No. Bulfinch ST., Bos,
ton, Mass, tho oldest and best institute In
America. Prospectus Wade Mecum free,
Six cts. for postage. Write to-day for these
books. They are the keys to health, viSor
success and happiness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Are you 1Jsinc Aliens Foot-Ease7

It is the only euro for Swollen. Smarting,
Tired, Ach ng, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunlons. Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder to he shaken into the shoes. Cures
while you walk. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25o. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Lydia E. PInkham', Vegetable Compound


That the utmost reliance
oass be placed uR0n this
great ssaeaicine is feszi-
fled to 10y an army of
grateful women WHO have
been h0iPed by III.
Mrs. Pankaa.ssy WHO has
tho greatest ana most
successful experience Es
the world to qualify her.
will advise YOU free of
charges Her address rs
LYNN Masss Write to her.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
His Opportunity.

Miss Elderly I'm very Sorry, Mr.. Wcodhy,
Ihau a
Woodby Unter: upting)-Yes, thrt's just my
bcnsLly luck-and I've got TWO grandmothers
already. -ChtcnGo NeY-L
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
An Alternative.

" will die" said the rejc' ted suitor, "and
then she will see how much loved herl"
"Don't go TO eAtremes" said htS friend,
500 hingly. "Couldn't You Indicate your feel
Ing by takIug TO drink2"-i uck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

J.S, Parker, Fredonia. n. Y, says: shall
not coll on you for the sl0O reward, for be:
lieve Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case OF
cntarrh Was very bad" Write him for par.
t;culars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
United States Transports.

uBe,equIPlHeIIts dHu suppIIes'
These vessels are used for the trans.
portation of troops to and from the
the Philippine islands. Other trans.
ports owned by the government are the
Buford, Burnside, Crook, Egbert, Han
cock, Ingalls,, Fitzpatrick, Lawton, Nc
Clellan, Mcpherson, Port Stephens.
Rawlings, Rosecrans, Sedgwick, Sew
ard, Warren, Wright, Relief and Terry,
which are used for the transportation of
freight and animals, but have an aver
age capacity for 1000 troops and are
we'll equipped. The Relief and Terry
are hospital ships.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Termination Resisted.

st. Peter-Rditor. eh? What good things
have you ever done? Now ARRIVAL once took
the blame for one OF my own mistakes instead
Of throwing jt on the Intelligent composiior.
st. Peter-Go up head.-New York Weehly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

Tho Best Prescription for Chills
md Fever is q bottle OF GROVES TAsTELHss
CHILL TONIC. il Is simply iron and quinine IN
n iasteless form. No cure-uo pay. Price 800.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Way Go To HOT SPRINGS?

Is your blood poisoned? We can cure you at
home Of rheumatism. syphilis. and all chronic
sores and blood troubles. Solo makers OF DR..
Iioward's Root Bitters. llns no equol for Blood,
Ltve- aud Kidneys. Absolute cure for Syphilis.
II taken iu time and no cure effected, We will
refund money pail. One months treatment by
mail $500. Sample package Sl.Oo. Addr ss
OCOEE MEDICINE 90, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

Happiarss cannot be bought, but one Of
tn, gr at hindrances to its attainment can
be removed by Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

to smile graciously upon her fellow.
passenger on the: Rose Standish, Mr..
Wallace of Denver But when that
gentleman invited her to ride she was
engaged for theSsame pleasure with
young Perkins and his mother. Let
him make what advances he would,
Perkins was continually in the way;
yet Perkins vas, to use the plain but
expressive language of John Wallace,
''an Internal fool" still, none the less
troublesome for that.
But John Wallace was in love for the
first time in his life, and he was not a
man to let t;ifles or simpletons stand
long in his way if he could help it.
So he perseyered in his wooing, and
at last thought he might venture to
propose to that most tickle lady, Annie
Harvey.
Moreover, his business demanded
his speedy return, for he was yet too
poor to afford any long vacation. He
found Miss Harvey on the verands
busy with crochet or some other femi-
nine employment. He Invited her to
ride; but Mrs. Perkins reminded her
of prior engagement. Mr.. Wallace
expressed his regret, for it was his
last day at the beach. That informa-
ton seemed to startle Miss Harvey,
for she at once laid aside her work,
and, saying she would be happy to
ride with Mr. Wallnce. went TO her
room to dress.
Ancient Hull has, or had, 19 lawful
voters. Rotation in oaice would per-
NIT each voter to represent his dis
tinsuished constituents in the general
court of the Common wealth of Massa-
chusetts at least once in his lifetime.
The wise politicians of Hull weighel
carefully the probabilities anil pos
sibilities of politics; and 80 skilled
did they become that Boston, the con-
centrated centre of all wisdom, looked
anxiously for the returns from the
elections of HULL, saying, resignedly,
''as Hull goes, 30 goes the state.
John Wallace and Annio Harvey
rode over the long stretch of firm,
sandy beach from Nantasket to Hull.
They talked of the sea of old wrecks.
OF Minot's lighthouse and the white
waves forever dashing against its
sides; and John Wallace described his
house in far-away Denver, the little
city surrounded by its giant peaks,
which, in the clear mountain air,
seemed 80 near. yet they were many
miles away. The lady was silent,
thoughtful, reserved, almost demure.
So is certain domestic animal when
approaching cream.
John Wallace told his story as all
others have told it, and it fell on will
ing ears.
''But," said he, Tomorrow at this
time I must be on my way to Vermont
to pay debt of my father. l am
mortgaged and have been since my
childhood. When that is cancelled 1
can with honesty offer you my hand
and heart.
A little laugh followed. Ringing
out sweet and clear across the beach
came the bells Of Hull, telling the
little world around it was II o'clock.
''They sound like wedding BELLS"
said Miss Harvey, quietly.
''They do, indeed" was the reply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Makes 1t Escape.

Bjggs-Miss Choepstor says every time she
gets ont in her rnin.day skirt the weather
cl mrs.
Bo.gs-tlnnr out, shc means. Ever SEQ it7-
New York Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

FITS perman entity cured No lts or nervous
moss otter FIRST days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restoror 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r, II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
Ave, n, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 9, 1900.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup for children
ieething, softens the gums, reduces fnnamm9-
lion. aliays pain cures wind collie. CSC. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Rehfndllanu.

Mira. V. n Blumer-Whnt is tho latest news?
Mrs. Withorby-I don't know: haven't seen
q fashion paper for two days.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04


"Crossed In Lowell" exclaimed Leander, as Il Q
looked ba, TX Mt the H"llespont, shook tho water
from his hair. ANA made beo line Tor Hero.
Chicago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
A Handy PanaCea.

II wish you would do something for my hus-
band" said the anxious wife; "he seems TO be
worrying about money"
Don't bo alarmed, madame" returned the
doctor, rcassuringly; Ill relieve him of thai"
-Phiadel phia Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

The Canary Islands have weeping
tree, and 1t is wet even in q drought,
constantly distilllng water in its leaves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04

IS 10 Cure Cold in One Day.
Take SLa1aFSvE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II II falls to cure.
L. w. GROVES signature is on ench box. &c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Cnrtcr's Ink Is Used Exclu
S,deI,irhts on History.

b. the schools of New York, Boston and many
otLer places, and they won't use any other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-04
Best in the World.

The Base Girl thought you would marry g
title, dear.
The American Gtrl-I did.
The Base Girl-Oh, did you? What is II?
The American Girl with empbssis)-M
Phi adelphta NoEh %e5>srscan.
All goods lsAn FADzIEss
DYES as they color alf hbers as one boiling.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-12-19

Mix, say, n 25c. box of Rough on
Rats carefully with pound or SO OF
mashed boiled potatoes, or with n loaf Of
finely crumbled dampenei bread, or two
tin cups of fine powdered sugar, and place
about their haunts, out of reach of chill
dren OF pet animals. Even the harder
Black Cockroaches, Beetles, Wood or
Water Bugs, in ono or two applications
will be completely annihilated Rough
on Rats is the only thing that will efiec.-
ually and permanently annihilate Bed
Bugs, aud it stands anrivalled the would
over fot the prompt and elective exter-
mination of Rats and Mice. 10 and %
boxes at druggists.