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Graham guardian., 1901-03-22
FARMER BUNCOED.
Baltzer Cook Signs Notes to Secure n
Mythical Nursery AGENCY.

Baltzer Cook Signs Notes to Secure n
Mythical Nursery Agancy.
Wabash, Ind, Mar. ia clever
81 800 swindle was perpetrated on
Baltzer Cook, Pleasant township
farmera few days ago. A stran-
ger called on him and proposed to
employ him as agent for a nursery
at Corwith, Iowa, at a salary of
S100 a month. A condition the
stranger named was the purchase
of fifteen shares Of stock in the cor
poration at 500 each. Cook sign
ed four notes and gave them to the
man, who issued certificate, Cook
later concluded he had been duped
and started to notify the banks not
to buy the notes, but found ore
S400 not in the. Lawrance national
bank at North Manchester and the
others are supposed TO have been
sold-iStdr.
Isn't it about the right season for
Stafford and the valley to receive
some Of these pleasant business
men intent on making some of our
prominent citizens wealthy with
tightening rods, kitchen cabinets
or moStiauy old thing.
Graham guardian., 1901-03-22

MASKED raiders at Milwood,Kas.,
raided a saloon one evening last
week aud killed the wife Cd the
jointist.
Graham guardian., 1901-03-22
Beginning Saturday, March 2S

We will give you your choice of
about l50 pairs Of pants for 81.
Come early, they will not last
long. BIRDNO BROS, Stafford.
Graham guardian., 1901-03-22

Oluey, ljams Hardware Co. has
Just received car load of bsrbed
rive ~
Graham guardian., 1901-03-22
WANrEn, TO EXCHANGE-

WANTED TO EXCHANGE
y large size gasoljnG stove with
oven IA lady's bicycle and a set
of carpenters tools Tor COW and
a family buggy hhrse, viii trade
ape or al ard pay difference in
cash.
]. NJ. FoSTER,
at solomon Il Wickershams.
Graham guardian., 1901-03-22
WAKEFIELD,S DRUG JTORE.
seAeol Supplies,
scAool Supplies.
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that May
& Prina have sold the bottling
business in Stafford to Wanslee 4
Foote, who assume all indebted.
ness and collect all accounts.
MAY & PRINA, by MAY.
j. G. WANsLEE,
GEORGE FooTE per w.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
The Enemles OF the 1ohststa.

Everything that swims is an enemy 4r
the II embryo lnhstsrs iinilniang HIM
sslf-tor fhn larger uneB eat fhe IrfR
ones in most .wanten fashion. Tho Little
fry Holsters shed their shsIls aeHEItern
tiuss ON the average dunng fhe hrkt
year nf their existence. Aftrr thsy a1e
FIVE years old they shed Them tnur firnts
year.
The range of The lobBtsr 10 shnsh 1asD
miles, from fln straiB af Belle Islr m
tine nntth nf Caps Hattsrm an 1n saufh
and Fifty miles out To Bra. 1t wB 1npB
mnotrH question whefhEr fhey went up
and DOWN fhe Guas.. like Rhaa, 1uunkrtdl,
bl,n fish, etr., or whether :fhey remnineH
stationary like the pyater and ifam.
This was settled by fhe fish -cnnlmis-
sion in very cllnintH and interesting
way. They attained u zinc tag to Lat
of them at vaEinus plintR, and SIT :fflnm
free. These tags weEe numlharad. and q
record kept OF them IA hnnk. Fisher
men wrrc given n ptixs IF thuy nnild
return them to the commission by mail
with statement as to where and when
found. By these means 1t was soon dis
covered that they travel hack and forth
out to sea, instead Of up and down fha
coast.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Some Pretty Tea Gowns.

A beautiful tea gown Is of wing
accordion-pleated crepe de chine. with
its shaped flounce. deep collar and
elbow sleeves. worked with soft silk
in harmonizing shades. Ribbon of
the same pattern is passed under the
arms and used in the hair. Another
tea gown Is made entirely Of butter
colored chine insertion about three
inches wide. Between each insertion
is placed slightly gathered bands of
alternately plain and polka-spotted
ecru silk mulc The hem is finished
with very deep band Of spotted null,
featherstitched on, and the same fin
ish appears on the wide bell sleeves.
The gown Is worn over slip Of pale
lilac oriental satin. There are three
collars to the tea gown. They are
like the triple capes Of an Empire
coat and are made Of the two kinds
of muslin and lace. featherstitched
with pale lilac silk. A third gown is
Of ecru spotted net on deep cream
colored chiffon, edged with Cluny
lace. The oversleeves and lining are
of soft silk. There is a fichu edged
with the lace, and a black chiffon
scarf passes under the arms and is
fastened with green enamelled
buckle, the long ends Of the sash
reaching to the ground. A tea gown
Of gray satin is decorated with clus-
tiers OF crushed roses in panne and
chiffon and the undersleeves and chou
are of black chiffon. Tea gowns
should have a low neck. but long
sleeves,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
ApopIexy and Brain Workers.

The number of deaths from apo
plexy daily among prominent business
men is matter for comment. 1t al
most appears that the disease has q
srecial prediction for brain workers
who have passed the life meridian.
Some explanation for this may be
made by taking into account the stress
of mental work to which the ambitious
and untirlng American so willingly,
Yields himself. The brain Is the last
organ that seemingly feels the strain,
and the ultimate breakdown is usually
more or less sudden.
The latter was particularly the case
in the death of Bishop Littlejohn. For
a long time the mine was being pre-
pared for the final explosion. In a
person of his years, temperate habits,
vital force and persistent mental ac-
tivity the gradual wear and tear upon
the blood vessels Of the brain directly
invited the ultimate issue. The arte-
rial supply was evidently quite ex-
tensively involved in the gradual de-
generative process that occurs late in
life. The hemorrhage was consequent
ly quite extensive, involving the
deeper portions of the centres, tearing
their tissues and Overwhelming pain
and consciousness in quick stroke.
Melancholy as is the fact, this mode
of death is the best Of all that are
caused by apoplexy, and the patient
is spared life of subsequent misery
and comparative helplessness while
awaiting and dreaulng an inevitable
ending.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
A Tramp In Trouble.

81 had an old barn in field half
a mile from the house. said Nassau
farmer the other day, "and it was a
camping place for tramps. One night
this last summer there was a big thun-
der storm, and I felt pretty sure that a
bolt hit the old barn. I didn't turn out
till morning, however, and then I saw
the barn had been burned. AS I wan
dered down there l came across tramp
in fence corner. He was looking dazed
and done up, and when asked him
what had happened he slowly explained: !:
"Why, this thing is going to make
me lots OF trouble"
"What thing?" I asked.
"This old barn. There was nine OF
US in there when the lightning struck,
and as I was the only one who got out
l suppose I'll have to hang around here
and attend the funerals of the other
eight" "-Brooklyn Citizen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
For the "n1usdx Skin"

y OF the many remedies for skin
blemishes the one that is simple,
easily obtained and eficacious. with
out tedious waiting for cure. is the
one sure to be appreciated. Nothing
frets a woman like a rough, muddy
skin, but withthis simple cure-all re-
lief may be obtained at short notice.
Wash the face in very salty sweet
milk every night. and let it dry with
out wiping. A mixture made of one
small tablespoonful of milk and tea
spoonful of salt applied to the most
obstinate blemish of the. skin will
cure it almost like magic. This Is
the remedy prescribed by one OF the
best authorities in England. and 1t is
saidsthat the use of milk and salt is
half the secret OF the Englishwoman's
smooth, beautiful skin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Misplaced Energy.

A quaint story of master builder
and a British workman is told by a
trade journal. Having heard that the
men did not start work at the proper
time the employer thought hewould drop
down about ego one morning and see
Going up the yard he caught sight of a
joiner standing smoking, with his kit
nat avon opennd. Simply asking his
nsn1e, which he found to be Malcolm
Campbell, he called him into the Office,
and, handing him four days pay, or
dered him to leave at once. After see
ing the man clear of the yard he went
up to the foreman and explained that
he had made an example of Malcolm
Campbell by paying him off for not
starting at the proper time "Great
Scott, sir!' calculated the forer n:
"that chap was only lookin' for job"
philadelphia Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Waiting a Fan.

The American girl displays her re.
markable individuality in the distinc-
tive style in which she watts her fan.
The woman of each country indicates
the temperamental tendencies Of her
race in her little acts and customs.
In no way is this more morked than
in the handling of fan. The trife
in the hands of the Japanese woman
dazzles the eye with the intricate
skill of its little short waves End
quivers.
She Spanish woman, with her deep,
languorous nature, fascinates with the
insidious undulations of her fan. With
charming vivacity the French woman
illustrates her words with graceful
gesticulations. The American girl
uses her fan with charm all her own
and with the dexterity which evinces
the master hand.
To manipulate fan properly is an
art, and is only to be acquired with
labor.
"Handling the fan" is performed
with the instrument closed, the exc.
cutant first shaking it at one gentle
man, then tapping her neighbor On the
shoulder, next pressing her lips to
the end Of the fan, and finally letting
her arm fall easily and gracefully by
her side. This can be learned in
about a week Of practice.
"Unfurling the fan" requires at
least a months incessant practice.
The manoeuvre comprises little flirts
and vibrations, quick and deliberate
openings, and voluntary fallings asun-
der of the fan.
To discharge fan" Is to drop 1t
gracefully upon the table with a GER
tain air, In order to take up a pack
Of cards, replace\a falling pin, adjust
a stray curl or to perform some equal
ly important act. And then there is
the flirting of the fan" n."-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Robinson csusea

Where did Defoe find the mama Rob-
inson crusee7 His biographers have all
pointed out that at Mr.. Morton's Acad-
cnry at Stoke Newington be had one
Timothy Crusoe for a school-fellow, and
ttiere thsy have left it. Il is rather as
scnishing to be told by correspondent
Of the Soliere that in St Nicholas Cha
pei at Nng's Lynn he had just found a
tomb inscribed with tile name of "Roh-
iuson crusoe, Upholder, who departed
shis life August s. 1871, In his sixty
second year" No part of England was
more familiar to Dcfoe than East Ang-
liza. and it now appears that he may
have discovered the name there ready
made. Not that the Robinson Crusoe
whose grave has just been mentioned
could have supplied him with it, for
Robinson Crusoe" was published in
1910, just ten years before this worthy
"Upholdcrp was born.-LondOn Globe,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Domestic Ed ucation.

A practical training in the art Of
successful housekeeping should be an
essential element in the education of
our girls. It Is a regrettable fact
that the domestic education of girl
is too often neglected. II there is one
thing above another that will disturb
the peace and harmony of a family
that hast in it the elements to make
q happy home it is the inefficiency Of
the wife or mother to properly con-
duct the affairs of the household. The
Importance of woman being
equipped with knowledge of how
best to manage her house and guests
and servants is manifold.
The average young unsophisticated
girl Of today believes her worldly edu-
cation to be at an end when she has
gained q mastery Of an art. or has
won certificate for proficiency in
some foreign language. In this con-
clusion s.s errs. There Is still much
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
XoInan,a Work.

In many respects southern women
seem less afraid of being called radi-
cal than their eastern sisters, and 1t
will not be surprising if the ballot
should come to them long before it is
welded by the women of the central
eastern and New England states.
That it will come Is as certain as that
the republic is to endure. It Is i'm
possible to doubt one Without ques-
tioning the other.
The experience Of Georgia women
during the past year is such as to
drive them pollward, willynilly. They
had three pet measures which they
advocated In their legislature as ably
as they could. and when 1t is remem-
bered that Rebecca Douglas Lowe,
the gracious and accomplished presi-
dent of the General Federation, lives
in Atlanta, as does also Mrs. John K.
Ottley, one of the most brilliant club
women of the whole country, it is not
to be supposed for an instant that Gin
fuence" did not have an opportunity
to show its work.
The bills were strictly humanitar-
ian in character, except, possibly,
that to admit women to the state
textile. school. The other raised the
age Of consent (it is now ten years. /,
and the third prohibited the employ
ment of children under IL years Of
age in the factories. All three bills
were defeated.
In Illinois the women passed bill
for the better accommodation Of
women students at the state universi-
ty and the colleges, and it was vetoed
by the governor.
In Vermont the federation had a
bill introduced asking that women be
appointed on boards of control of the
asylums where women are confined.
This unreasonable 90 demand WAS
slain forthwith.
If men wish to keep women out OF
the pool Of politics they will do well
to make haste and give them all they
ask along these lines, for there is no
other way to stay their advance.
Already the small edge Of the wedge
has made it's way far into the oak
of resistance.
In Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and
Idaho women have full suffrage, in
cluding vote for presidential elec-
tors.
In Arkansas and Missouri women
may vote on petition on the grant.
ing of saloon licenses.
In Delaware municipal suffrage e1.
lists in several towns.
In Kansas there is full municipal
suffrage.
In Montana women may vote on
local taxation.
In a number of cities in New York
they may vote on the issuance of
bonds for public improvements.
In Pennsylvania women may vote
on local Improvements by petitionius
for or against them.-Ainslee's Maya.
zine. 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
raa maixa auayn sleeve.

& good Judge of lady's dress says
she can tell by glance whether
gown be- a true tailor-made or whether
it has been fashioned by feminine
fingers. The sleeves are supposed to
give the information. Tailors, as we
all know, cling to the masculine ideal
Of coat sleeve, not tight, indeed, but
sufficiently close fitting. On the other
hand the dressnaker, French. Irish,
English or American, Is strongly pref
udiced in favor of flowing sleeves, un-
dersleeves, balloon puffs on shoulder
or elbow-in short, of every possible
vagary in the name of sleeve.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Longest Stone Arch Bridge.

A long bridge is under construction
at Luxembourg, over the valley Of
Petruffe. This arch will have span
of PIT feet and a rise of l02 feet. In
comparison, the longest existing stone
arch Is that over Cabin John creek, on
the auueduct near Washington, D. C..
This has span of 220 feet and a rise
of 81 IL feet, and is 101 feet above the
water level in the creek. An arch over
the river Pruth, in Austria, has a span
of 273 feet and a rise Of So feet. The
bridge over the river Dee, near Ches-
ter, Eng, has span of 200 feet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
The Deepest Natural Well.

There is a man in France, M. Mar
eel by name, who devotes his time
and his energies to the exploration Of
caverns and other underground places.
Many of the discoveries that he has
reported have attracted much atten-
tion, but none more than that Of a
natural we'll in the department of
Hautes Alpes, of which he recently
gave description. 1t is the deepest
cavity of its kind known. He has
sounded it to a depth of 1017 feet, but
believes that he has not yet reached
the bottom.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13

Queen AIexandra's Former Governess.
Queen Alexandra. in her early days,
I'm her royal fathers home in Copen-
hagen, was Instructed in and care
fully taught English by e Danish West
Indian lady. That lady, Miss Math-
Ide Knudsen, was born 70 summers
ago in one Of King Christians lovely
West Indian colonies. the island of St.
Croix, where her father was a planter
Miss. Knudsen, though not English
by birth, speaks that language with
perfect ease, and on the recommend
alton of the late Admiral Zarthman's
wife, whose husband belonged to the
Danish navy, she was selected to teach
the English language, not only to the
present Queen of England, but also
to the Dowager Empress of Russia,
the Duchess of Cumberland. Prince
,Waldemar. and four of the crown
princes children, very distinguished
and highly agreeable task, In which
she acquitted herself in the most cred
table manner, and the tokens OF es-
teemswhich have since been bestowed
upon her by her royal and imperial
pupils have been numerous.
On her frequent visits to England
she has always been honored as a
guest at the Princess of Wales's
table. Miss Knudsen, now in the
evening of her life. still resides In the
fashionable quarter Of Copenhagen,
near the royal palace of AmalienDorg.
--Leslie's Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
A RAPID COURSE.

"Dere amt no doubt about it" said
Meandering Mike, education pays"
'I 'spose you're speakin' from expert
ence?" responded Flooding Pete, con-
temptuously.
"I am. went troo one O de biggest
colleges in de country; while de students
was asleep."-WdslIington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13

With local applications, az they cannot reach
the sest Of tie disease. Cstarfh Is blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t
you most take internal remedies. Halls Co.
tarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts direct
ly on tho blood and mucous surface. Halls
tstsrrh Cure Is not quaci ,nedicine. It was
prescribed by cne Of the phyaicians in
this country Tor years, and Is q regular pre-
soription. IT Ia composed Of the beet tonics
known, combined With the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two Ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful reaults in cur
Ing cetarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY s Co., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold By Druggists, price, 7Sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13

Large Muffs to Be the Style Again.
This coming season brown frrs will
rank first, then black, gray and white.
Longhaired furs will be most used.
Long boas with stole ends, and large
muffs, will be much inevidence.-.
Ladies' Home Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Intereated in Forestry.

Miss Myra L. Dock, of Harrisburg,
Penn, who has been identified with
the forestry movement in that state
fer many years has received an ap'
pointment from Governor Stone to
membership in the State Forestry
commit ,sjon
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Tho Now Fire Not

Recently adopted by one Of the metropolitan
are departments has proven wonderful sue.
cess as life saver. Every one takes special
interest in any invention that will save or
prolong life. This Is the reason 80 many peo-
pie have been praising the merits OF Hostel
years. It cures dyspepsia, indigestion, bill
iousness, nervousness, and liver and kidney
troubles. Many physicians prescribe and rec
ommend it. Do not fall to try it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
5000 TO $500 A YEAR

We want intelligent Men and Women %
travelling Representatives or Local Manager1;
salary 500 to $500 a year and au expenses,
according to experience and ability. We also
week and com mission. depending upon the time
d.yoted. Send stamp for full particulars and
date position preferred. Address, Dept. B.
THE BELL COMPANY. Philadelphia. Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13

brooklyn. N. Y, October 2ad:-The Gar
field Tea Co., manufacturers Of Garfield Tea,
Garfield Headache Powders, Garfield Tea
Syrup, Garfield Relief Plasters, Garfield
Digestiv, Tablets and Garfield Lotion, are
now occupying the large and elegant Office
building and laboratory recently erected by
them. For many years the Garfield Re-
medies have been growing in popularity and
their SUCCESS Is well deserved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13


to be learned, would she fit herself
for the more important domestic
duties to which nine out of every ten
girls are sooner or later called in their
lives. The woman. the mother. may
properly be called the handspring OF
the home. It is she who dictates the
policy of the household and presides
over the destiny of its inmates.
It is important, therefore, that the
natural instincts and gifts of the WON.
ar's nature should be carefully fos.
tered and developed. that the best in
them may be utilized to build an edu.
cation that will serve we'll the girl
who has been instructed in the art
of observation-disclosures Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13

u requires no experience 10 dye with PUT
nGM B1pRLHss DYES. Simply boiling your
goods In the dye Is Gil that 10 necessary. Sold
by all druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
Fr,ends nv the Thousand.

Thousands of women owe their health to
Dickey's Fena'e Tonic 1t cures painful and
difficult menstruation, weak back, liberation
Of womb, and all female diseases.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13
The advantages of Sandals.


Sandals are being worn by English
women and children to some extent
a fact which calls forth the following
communication to the London Daily
Mail:
1 can speak with 10 years expert
ence of sandals. The chief objection
I have seen urged against them is
that they will enlarge the feet. Now,
I do not believe that any footwear,
short of such as has inflicted cruelty
in infancy. can possibly alter the
size of the foot. which necessarily
depends on the bone structure of the
individual. It will invariably be
found that the person with neat, we'll.
shaped hands has feet to correspond.
If allowing the feet to have the free
play that nature intended them to
have is apt to make them large and
ungainly, then sailors. who spend
most of their time and do most Of
their work on bare feet, and who
hitherto have always been famous for
their neat and well-shaped ones, will
have to abandon their claim to this
coveted possession.
1 have heard 1t objected that san
dals tend to make the foot sensitive
and unfit to bear boot when the lat
ter has to be worn. I have found in
my own case and in the cases OF
friends that feet accustomed to SAN
dals grow healthier skin, their
nerves become less sensitive to pres
sure and their muscles and tendons
gain more power Of contraction.
Everyone will allow that sandals
are the coolest foot-covering for sum-
mer, but doubtless most people will
be surprised to learn that they are
the warmest wear in winter. If per-
sons suffering rom cold feet or chill
blains would wear sandals over good
thick wooden socks they would soon
find themselves cured Of these aff1ic-
tions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-13

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. $50 bottle