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tablished in the minds of the raisers

tablished in the minds of the ratsers
of horses as they are in those OF the
dealers, we should have fewer scala
wags produced to be held up at the
markets and ultimately sold for a
price that barely covers the price Of
growing. For one thing, there is too
much mixing of blood in this country.
It is not at all an uncommon thing to
detect in the same horse traces OF
three or four different breeds, repre-
senting as many distinct classes OF
horses.
The expense of growing horse that
nobody wants does not greatly differ
from that Of producing one that fills
the real need, and fills it so well that
the prospective buyer is ready to pay
good money for it. The difference is
not so much in the added expense for
the sire as it is in the minds of the
men who do the breeding. AS with
cattle, or with any other farm stock,
if the breeder has in advance clear
cut idea of what he proposes to secure,
and uses good judgment in the selec-
tion of his sire, in nine cases out of
ten he will succeed. If, however, he
undertakes to produce as highly Or
ganized an animal as the horse with
out definite plans in mind, in nine
cases out of ten, he will fail.-New
England Homestead.
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Economy in Shelter.

Economy in the use Of farm tools is
getting the most use with the least
wear and breakage. How many costly
farming tools such as cultivators, disc
harrows, self-binders, rakes and plows
are setting out in the field or sticking
in the ground where last used, and
how many more are driven to the farm
barnyard and left standing there where
the farmer, hired man or boy un-
hitched from them when he used them
last, there to be unsightly objects of
wastefulness all winter? Tools left
out exposed to the elements in winter
are not ready for use in spring when
wanted. Besides, many valuable tools
are almost useless when treated in
this way a year or two, which might
be made to last number of years
longer with proper care. Now who re-
ceives the benefit of this carlessness?
Not the farmer, surely. But it is an
i'll wind that blows nobody good and
his method of caring for farm tools
blows profit into the Golfers Of the
manufacturers. The wholesale and
retail merchants and agents all make
a profit on the farm tools. 1t has been
said, and truly. too, that more than
half of the farm tools rust out instead of
wearing out. How many farmers will
have to visit the sand bank to scour
his plow before using it in the spring
when two minutes and little axle
grease rubbed on in the fall when put
ting it away would save all this time
securing?
This leakage on the farm could be
stopped. 1t takes but little money in
the hands of a man who has but some
knowledge Of carpetering to build a
convenient shelter for all the tools
used on an ordinary sized farm. We
cannot afford to let our tools be ruined
from the lack Of shelter.-Farmers'
Guide
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How To Grade Honey.

In preparing comb honey for ship
ment it should be sorted and graded,
each grade packed separately and
marked. 1t will bring much more in
this way than if all grades are mixed
together. The following rules should
be observed:
Fancy-All sections to be well filled,
combs straight, firmly attached to all
four sides, the combs unsoiled by
travel stain or otherwise; all the cells
sealed except an occasional cell; the
outside surface of the wood well
scraped of propoils.
a No 1-Alls lsections well filled except
the row of cells next to the wood;
combs straight; one-eighth part Of
comb surface soiled, or the entire sur
face slightly soiled; the outside sur
face of the wood well scraped of pro-
polls.
No 1-All sections we'll filled except
the rows of cells next to the wood;
combs comparatively even; one-eighth
part Of the comb surface soiled; or the
cntire surface slign,,y --..u1. ---.--'-'-
No. '2-Three-fourths of the total
surface must be filed and sealed.
No. 3-Must weigh at least half as
much as a full weight section.
In addition to this the honey is 10
be classified according to color, using
the terms white, amber and dark; that
is, there will be fancy white" mo.
dark" etc.-American Agriculturist.
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Weed the Flock.

Poultry specialists advise the closest
adherence to the law of the survival
of the fittest. Culling the young stock
is quite essential in the profitable
raising of flock. 1t never pays TO
try to raise weak, sickly chicks; kill
them and get them out of the way as
soon as possible. The most profit is i'll
raising the best, therefore, we believe
it pays bestto Gull close and early. One
gains in more than one way; these
stunted chickens rarely ever make
gain sufficient to give profit over and
above the food consumed and they are
very apt to contract diseases and give
them TO the others which would never
get a hold on the flock if they had
been culled out. Then the best of the
chicks have better show in their abb
sence, having more room in the GOODS
and better chance for foraging in the
day time.-Farm, Field and Fireside.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Photography in the Stomach.

Doctors have succeeded in taking
photographs Of the mucous membrane
of the stomach in the living subject.
A stomach tube. sixty-six centimeters
long, with a diameter of eleven milli-
meters, is introduced having at the
lower end an electric lamp and at the
upper end camera. The stomach is
first emptied and washed. and then
distended with air. Then fifty pictures
can be taken in rapid succession in
from ten to fifteen minutes. BY turn
ing the apparatus on it's own axis all
parts of the mucous membrane can be
pictured. The photographs are about
the size Of cherry stone, but, of
course, they can be enlarged to any
extent.-Practical Druggist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
A New Method of Weed KILLING.

DR.. R. Heinrich, professor of agri-
cultural chemistry and director of the
agricultural experiment station in
Rostock, Germany, recently published
the results of interesting experiments
in the killing of weeds. 1t has long
been known that many Of the weeds
which infest oat and barley fields
could be destroyed by a sprinkling of
a solution of vitriol without harming
the crops. Heinrich found that the
same result could be obtained by the
use of solutions of various manure
salts, such as saltpeter, sulphuric acid,
etc. The strength of the solution may
vary between Is and 40 per cent, and
from 100 to 200 quarts should be used
per acre. In favorable weather, re-
suits will follow within two hours. The
weeds wither away completely. This
solution cannot be used advantageous
ly in the case of vegetables, as 1t does
them as much harm as the weeds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
He Went Mad.

Beautiful scenery here, is it not?''
asked the young man of solitary
traveller whom he found pacing along
the seashore.
well, no" replied the stranger. 81
can't agree with you. think the
ocean is too small. 1t is no such
ocean as my mother used to have"
"Your mothers ocean was superior,
them"
"Oh, yes, vastly superior. What
tumbling breakers! What magnif-
cent sweep of view! What amplitude
of distance! What fishing there was
in my mothers ocean,"
"But the sky is magnificent here, Is
it not. sir?"
Too low and too narrow across the
top" replied the stranger.
"T haven't noticed It," said the
young man.
YES" said the stranger; "it is too
low, and there isn't air enough in it,
either. Besides, it doesn't sit plumb
over the earth; it is wider from north
to south than it is from west to east.
call it pretty poor sky. 1t is no
such sky as my mother used to have"
Pardon me. but did your mother
have special sky and ocean of her
own"
But here an old resident came up
and drew the young man aside.
Don't talk to him." said the old
resident. "He is hopeless luuatic.
He is man who always used to tell
his wife about the biscuits my mother
used to make, my mothers pies my
mothers puddings, and my mothers
coffee The habit grew on him so
much that he became confirmed
lunatic. ."-Tit-Bits.
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Lobster Producing
1.-THE Globe.

Menier - for developing his
recently purchased island Of Anticest!
are broad. They include the building
Of towns, the clearing Of land, the con-
struction Of roads and railways, tho
building Of deep seaport, and the de-
velopment Of the natural resources Oh
the island, such as agricultural prod
ucts, fisheries and paper pulp.
A fair start has been made. The old
settlement of English Bay. which con-
sisted Of few scattered fshermen'a
huts is now the seat Of authority on
the island A regular town has been
laid out, with streets, plaza, sanitary
plumbing, school, and all that goes to
make up the modern community. The
hospital Is a model Of its class, and Is
supervised by surgeon OF scientific
attainments. The store is thoroughly
equipped, carrying goods valued at
thirty thousand dollars.
There is a gymnasium and music
hall combined, and quarters for mar
ried and unmarried employees. On tho
outskirts of the town is farm laid
out and managed on modern princi-
pies. 1t is officially designated as tho
Central Farm, and from it are con-
trolled minor farms and clearings on
the island. The chief Of agriculture.
M Picard, has had experience in vari-
Gus parts of the world, having served
as an agricultural expert on the Congo
for the French Government.
It is an important part Of Menier's
plan to surround himself with thor
oughIy competent men. The scheme
of administration includes a governor,
m. Comettant, who was born in New
York City, and various chiefs of SER
vice. NJ. Landrieu Is the chief ac-
countant NJ. Jacquemart, French en-
gineer of note, is the chief Of public
works; NJ. Picard, chief Of agriculture;
DR.. Schmitt, surgeon-in-chief; Mr..
Doggett, chief Of fisheries; Captain Be-
LANCER, chief Of marine service, and
Mr.. Gibsone, legal adviser.
Under these directors Of departments
are many skilled workmen and labor
ers, the whole making an admirably
organized force. Menier is, Of course,
the absolute ruler, and associated with
him as valued adviser Is his friend,
M. Georges Martin-Zede, well-known
Partisan.
The improvements contemplated and
now under way include the building Of
a deep-sea port at Ellis Bay, the max
ing of roads, and the construction Of
important lobster canneries at Fox
Bay. The latter industry is one Of the
best on the island Anticosti is con-
sidered the greatest lobster producing
fishery on earth. The immense for
ests Of spruce on the island will be
utilized in the near future, Menier's
intention being to erect large pulp
factory, and to export the product to
England France and the United
States.
The winning of such an enormous
territory from desolation and it's con-
version into a productive centre, with
all that such a consummation means
for civilization, Is worth the efforts of
any man.
1t is the act of a benefactor.-H. H.
Lewis in Ainslee's.
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GRASSES.
Department of Agriculture Has Recog.
nized importance OF Crop.

Department of Agriculture Has Recog.
nized Importance of Crop.
/ There is no line of work more in
timately connected with the agricul-
tural interests Of the country than
investigations OF grasses and forage
plants.
Grasses are so common. growing ey-
erywhere in meadows and waste places,
upon hillsides and plains, covering the
bare places of the earth with their
myriad hosts Of individual plants, that
we are apt to forget their vast signifl-
canoe in the economy of nature and
that they constitute the greatest Of our
agricultural resources, and form the
very foundation upon which rests all
our agricultural wealth and prosperity.
According to estimates of the Division
OF Statistics, the hay crop Of 1895 alone
amounted to 60,000,0o0 tons, valued at
nearly $4,000, 100000, exceeding by q
third the total value of the wheat crop.
In addition to this vast quantity OF
hay, which would barely suffice to
carry through the year the 100000
nlilch COWS owned by the United
States, enough pasturage, fodder and
green forage were supplied to feed 81
100000 sheep, 3O,ooo,ooO cattle, H.
100000 horses and 100000 mules. A
conservative estimate places the total
annual value of the graSs and forage
crops of this country at more than
81 600, 100000.
Among the great nations of tha
world, ours has been the first to give
official recognition to the importance
Of these crops by establishing in the
Department Of Agriculture a Division
Of Agrostology, especially devoted to
working out grass problems.
During the past year 5000 trial pack
ages Of seeds from collections made
by the division have been distributed,
more than 5000 grasses have been
identified for correspondents, and re-
plies to more than 600 inquirers, rela-
tive to the methods of cultivation,
uses, and feeding value Of grasses,
have been prepared.-Artbur Henry in
Ainslee's.
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A Second Anelrccul.

A newspaper at Kastamuni states
that while peasant was shooting IA
forest near that place he heard the
growing of a lear, which he found
under a tree suffering great pain from
a large thorn in his paw. The animal
permitted the sportsman to extract the
thorn, and showed its gratitude by
taking the man, by means Of waving
its paw, to a tree in which was a
honey-comb 20 pounds in weight
Ceylon Muhammadan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is cnly one
way 10 cure deafness, and that IS oy constttu-
fiopal remedies. Deafness is caused by al in
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have q rumbling sound or tmper.
feet hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed
Deafness Is tho result, and unless the inflam-
NATION can be taken ont and this tube restored
10 its normal condition, hearing Will be de-
stroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an In
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Trapping cendors an Industry.

A novel way Of raising money Is that
employed by number of Italians in
the serranias Of Cordoba, who, accord
ing to the Buenos Ayres Standard,
have laid large traps for condors. The
business, 1t seems, Is lucrative one,
as over four thousand birds have been
killed In a year and the feathers ex-
ported to Europe, where they are in de-
mand for various purposes. Leaving
the money part aside, the benefit Of
this hunting company Is we'll appre-
ciated by the stock-keepers, whose
flocks suffer greatly from the depreda-
tions of these huge birds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
The Trust Problem.

To thoughtful mind, the trust problem
Is one Of serious import. 1t must be firmly
grappled with, for it creeps upon society be-
fore you are aware Of its existence, in this
respect much resembling the various dis
orders which attack the stomach, srch as
constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia and
bilious1ess Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
will cure all such ailments. and prevent la
grippe, malarial fever and ague. Be sure
to give IL a trial
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Cheap Fare to Washington.

Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
excursion tickets from all stations al
rate one first-class fare to Washington,
D. G. andreturn account Inauguration.
Dates of sale March 1st, I'd, Sd, good
returning until March 9th. r. H.
Tate, A.G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga; R. E.
L. Bunch,G P. A., Portsmouth, Va.
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ljR}jAIEE3RF rs
!N!k!l1|gjRF{((IERF (IF
Increasing the Fnrm's Fertility.

IncFthSIh- lHe FHrh ertIf'J'
To increase the fertility Of his, farm
is the aim of every thoughtful farm
er. A couple Of years of tenantry or
of even wasteful or careless methods
is likely to cause more harm than can
be repaired in the following two years:
In the study of the legumes, the clov-
ers, the COW peas. soy beans, vetches.
etc., lies the greatest hope of the soil
improver or restorer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Keeping Paris Clean.

Paris is said to be the cleanest city
in the world. Every morning 1000
male and 600 female scavengers, divi-
ded into 149 brigades, turn out to per-
form the toilet of the capital. The
men work from four in the morning
till four in the evening less two houos
off for meals, or ten hours a day. The
women are engaged in the morning
only.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
A FEEBLE IMITATION.

"Bodkins isn't a genuine society
man."
why not?"
'He takes cold every time he wears
his dress suit" Chicago Record.
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First Lesson in l.aziness.

If a girl talks glibly, she is given
her first lessons in laziness by being
sent to the parlor to talk to the "com-
ipany" while her mother and sisters
dish up.--Atchison Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Beer Grzzlers

About 100000 barrels Of beer in q twelve
month would ee fair estimate to the onsumr-
ton in Chicago. Thee are G,SIl licensed
plhces in Chicago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20

"You must give him him" we said when
the fair young girl complained that her lover
was slow to propose.
What sort OF a hint can give him?"
HGiyo him q tie'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
The Army Dentist.

Il SEQ that the reorsanizcd army is to have
twenty seven dentis.s."
That's good thing. They'll keep the do g
Of war in condition 10 show their teeth to the
best advantage"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20

Have you ever experienced the joyful
sensation Of a good appetite? You will if
you chew Adams Pepsin Tutti Frut,i.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20

Sweat and fruit acids will not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES.
Sold by all druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
Crab Orchard Water

Mrs. s.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ieething, soften the gums, reduces ipfiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. &c bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20

bad, suffered terribly; the blood
went up in my lungs and stomach, and
I vomited it up. could not eat
scarcely anything. cannot tell what
I suffered with my head. My hus-
band got me bottle of Lydia f. Pink
ham'sVegetable Compound, and before
I had taken half of It began to i'm
prove, and to-dayI am another woman.
Mrs. Pinkham's medicine has saved LEY
life. / cannot praise it enough"
M. A. DESsoN, Millport, NY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20

j used and recommended by physicians all
ever the world as one of the most cl!abls laxa-
lives and purgatives. 1t is sure I'm It's action,
and has wonderful curative rroperties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
manv Deaf Mutes In Germany.

Deaf mutes are on the increase in Germany.
There are no fewer than 6.45Spersons in instl.
tutions where deaf IN tes are specially In
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No Excuse For Crime.

IL the police court in Cincinnati fthas been
decided that insanity caused by liquor is no ex-
cuse for crime.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption snv d
my life three years ago:-MRs: THos. ROB
BINS, Maple St., Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1850.
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PROFESSIONAL CHRITICIsM.

ftOFE0OIOINAI OI11IIi iOI0IU'
First Arctic Explorer-Don't you
think Polehunter is getting a big
head?
Second Arctic Explorer-Decidedly!
You'd think he was the only man who
didn't reach the Pole!-Puck.
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Wnnted-At Oncei
A Hint.

Travelling statesmen with or without experience
eco 90 and expenses For particula writo
Pocahon,cs Tobacco Works, Bedford City, Va.
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Costly improvements.

The extraordinary sum OF $3.50 .OOO, 900 is being
expended by tho people Of Now York for public
!. improvements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
CHANGE OF LIFE.

"Iwas taken sick
five years ago with
'The Grippe and
had q relapse and
was given up by
the doctor and my
friends. Change
Of Life began 20
work on me. l
flowed very badly
until a, year ago,
then my stomach
opd 1,,nos oot SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-03-20
lBEST SPRING MEDICINE.
The Palm Given TO Dr.. Greene's
herVura,
That Grand Jury, The People, HaYs So
Decided.
Used by Hundreds of Thousands il
Spring as Blood Medicine.

DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy is indeed "The worlds Great
Spring Medicine. 1t has come to be
recognized by almost everybody as the
best possible spring medicine to take,
and hundreds of thousands of our
people use it during the trying spring
months. to tone up anew the relaxed
nerves and re-invigorate and enrich
the blood.
"A spring medicine is necessity If
one wishes to keep in perfect health
and vigor during the changes from
winter to summer. This grand spring
tonic, this perfect spring medicine, DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy, Is exactly what the system
needs at this season. 1t not only
purifies, but makes rich, red blood; it
not only strengthens and invigorates
the nervous system, but re-energizes
and revitalizes the nerves by feeding
them with renewed nerve force and
power. 1t is not only an aid to diges-
tion, but it creates regular, natural
and healthy action Of the bowels, liver,
kidneys, which in the spring are al
ways sluggish and inactive.
In fact, 1t Is just what people need
to make them well and keep them we'll
during these MONS. so threatening
to the health of all, and when it is con-
sidered that DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy is made en-
tirely from pure, health-giving vege-
table remedies. and that people give
it more testimonlal5 Of cure than any
other remedy on earth, no one can
doubt that 1t is the very best spring
remedy for everybody to use.
Mr.. !Gustave Leltach, Of 337 First
street., Jersey City, N. j., says
II was troubled with sicl; headaches,
and could not sleep on account Of the
pains in my head. 1 was suffering
night and day with dyspepsia, could
not eat anything, my stomach would
sour so. had to starye myself to have
any ease. / had to give up work at
last, was so nervous and miserable,
and I was falling away in flesh so that
my friends hardly knew me. l tried
several remedies, but without avail.
At last someone recommended DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem
edy. I tried one bottle AID began to
improve started IN to eat all right;
then picked up my health; my head
aches disappeared, and my weakness
and sour stomach went away. l used
three bottles, and could sleep all night
with ease; used six bottles, and felt
like a new man. can now do hard
DAVIS work without any trouble, and
~ ae;T rd in spring. was
,.a:e suffering, always
like a new man."
ervura blood and
~ -. 80 ring, for it is the
-. :,a:.ipticn of we'll
-. Dr.. Greene, of IS
-ork City, who is
rs beneficial action,
- -. - consulted free Of
E:n.1a by letter.
5 FUTURE.
.:- "a Lobster Producing
Hfeha