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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
TWO LOUISIANA PEDLERS.
Both Suffered from Prejudice and Both
Became Very Wealthy.

Both Suffered from Prejudice and Both
Became Very Wealthy.
The careers of two remarkable ped
slers are recalled by the decision of the
police jury of West Baton Rouge, La.
to divert the Poydras fund from it's
original purpose of providing trous.
sseau and dowers for manageable
young girls. and to apply it to the
higher education of girls. These ped
1ers were Julien Poydras, who insti.
Etuted the fund. and Leon Godchaux,
who died some months ago the richest
man in Louisiana and probably the
largest sugar planter in the world.
Both came from France. Poydras
being a French Protestant. Godchaux
la French Jew. Both suffered from
the prejudice that existed against ped
slers. Their prejudice cost Poydras
bride and left him bachelor. to be-
Equeath his entire fortune to young
girls and children. 1t brought God
chaux an insult which henever forgave
and memory of which is preserved in
the name of his plantation. "Sou-
yenir."
Poydras reached Louisiana while the
colony was still under Spanish control.
He had the misfortune to fall in love
with the daughter Of rich planter.
The match was declared to be impos-
rsible because he could not comply
with the French system of dowry,
which required the husband to pro-
vide marriage portion; and also be-
cause Of the more serious objection
presented by his calling, and so the
girl married another suitor.
Poydras never forgot her. He pros
pered and bec@me one Of the wealth
lest men In Louisiana. When Louis
lana became part OF the United
States Poydras was sent as first dele.
gate from what was then the Terri.
tory of Orleans, now the state of Louis
lana.
Although the wealthiest man in the
state, he lived in the simplest manner.
When Louis Philippe came as refu.
gee to Louisiana Poydras entertained
him magnifcently ard even provided
the future king Of the French with
money, but his own room was as bare
and destitute of luxury as frontiers
mans cabin. He refused to yield even
when death approached and died
standing rather than take to his bed.
His will showed that his first love
was still dormant in his mind, although
over 80 years. His fortune was di7i-
ded into tr-o parts. One was devoted
to providing dowers and trousseau for
young girls, so that none Of them
should be prevented from marrying
her sweetheart because OF lack OF
money. The other half was devoted
to the establishment of an orphan asy-
lum in New Orleans. Children of his
own being denied him by his misfor-
tune in love, Poydras was one OF the
most devoted friends Of the young.
Soon after Poydras passed away God
chaux arrived in New Orleans from
France. AS a peolar he had many
rebuffs to face. In one place he was
roughly handled, and the dogs set on
him. He never forgot or forgave that
indignity. When he became rich ne
secured possession of the plantation,
where 1t occurred and changed to
souvenir" the name its Creole owner
had bestowed upon it.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
A Doll Story.

When / was little girl mamma
gave me a large doll. This new doll
was very pretty; for she had round,
rosy cheeks, bright blue eyes, and
black, curly hair-of course; make-be-
lieve hair, for she had a china head
and kid body.
My dolly, when mamma gave her
to me, was dressed in gown Of lovely
blue silk and cunning white apron
trimmed with lace; and upon her feet
were some little black kid shoes, or
"ankle-ties." Oh, how / loved dear
pretty dolly! 81
l could not think Of name nice
enough for my precious china baby
until one Saturday afternoon, when
school did not keep, mamma took me
to SHOW" where saw some little
people," pretty little dwarf people. I
we'll remember Tom Thumb and La
vinia Warren-a tiny grown up man
and tiny grown up woman, not much
larger than good-sized dolls. On the
way home, I said, "Oh, mamma, I am
going to name my dolly Lavinia War
REM"
Near the house where lived when a
little girl there was stone wall; and
I loved to go out there with Lavinia
in my arms, and climb up and sit on
the wall, and look off at the fields of
green grass and watch the little birds
hopping about in the trees, and gaze
up at the broad blue sky beyond the
treetops.
was a very little girl, you know,
and mamma often told me 1 was care
less and forgetful. Therefore, I must
have been naughty sometimes, and not
have tried to remember to "hold on
tight" to anything l had in my hands.
know you will say, How could
you have been so forgetful!" when I
tell you that one day dropped poor
Lavinia Warren upon the wall, and her
pretty pink face, with her blue eyes
and black curly hair, was smashed"
on the stones! Oh. how cried! l am
to mamma, crying and sobbing, La
vinia Warren's broke!"
Mamma took me In her lap and said:
Don't cry, my little girl! Crying won't
mend Lavinia's head" And then she
took me by the hand, and went with
ME to the spot where headless Lavinia
was lying. Her dear little kid arms
and her little upturned feet. and her
pretty face all scattered about her,
caused me to cry more than ever. /
shall never forget that sight.
Mamma bought me another dolly,
but this new one had wooden head.
was fond Of her. Still, never loved
her as l did dear Lavinia Warren. But
have always remembered since that
sad mishap, to "hold on tight" Mann
ma said would not forget again. and
-,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Hungry Exposition visitors.

Those who were visitors to the Paris
exposition will be interested to learn
a few telling facts and figures con-
corning the meat which the French
capital consumed daily on an average
during the month of September, when,
It should be remembered. a larger
number of visitors came to see the ex-
position than at any other time dur
ing the summer.
The slaughter house at Villette,
which supplies Paris. dispatched dur
ing the month a daily average of 5044
oxen. 1O41 COWS. 23.3S4 sheep, S725
pigs, and 2099 calves. This compares
az follows with the average daily re.
ouirement at ordinary times: Paris
eats then 1910 oxen, $50 COWS, 1899
sheep, 1898 pigs, and 1425 calves.
But, of course, it would be impossible
for France alone to supply the stom-
ach of Paris with meat. Germany,
austria, England, and even Russia
end cattle supplies to the French mar
et-Westminster Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
advice Upon Money Mat.ers
, .s- g. =. g:

Advice Upon Money Matters.
Always keep supply of change on
hand-half.dollars, quarters, dimes
and nickels. This will obviate keep
ing people waiting for change and
wasting your time or the time Of
others waiting till change be made.
It will also help you to save many
cents in the course OF week, especial
ly if everything that comes to your
home is paid for in cash. Many house
wives object to this method Of keep
ing change handy. because as soon as
bill is broken" it goes without
their knowing how or where. This Is
rather the fault Of mismanagement
than the consequence of keeping
change. If money passes through
other hands than your own before 1t
is finally paid it is time and trouble
saved to have the exact change to
hand out.-American <ueen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

You ought to have known that
when YOU ceased to be regular in your
courses, and you grew irritable with
out cause, that there was serious
trouble somewhere.
You ought to know that indigestion,
exhaustion, womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, and
backache send the nerves wild with
alright, and you cannot sleep.
Mrs. Hartley, of 221 W. Congress St.,
Chicago, ILL.,, whose portrait we pub.
lish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; her case
should be warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction to the minds
of every suffering woman OF the un-
failing efficiency Of Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Cures Eczema, Itching Mumers,
Coata Nothing 10 Trys

B. D. B. Botanic Blood Balm) is now rec
ognized as a certain and sure euro for Eczema,
Itching Sltin, Humors, scabs, Scales, Metery
Blisters. Pimples, Aching Bones or Joints,
Boils. Carbunoles, Prickling Pain in the Skin,
Old Eating Sores, Ulcers. Botanic Blood
Balm taken internally cures the worst and
most deep-seated cases by enriching, purify
ing and vitalizing the bluod, giving healthy
blood supply to the skin. Other remedies
may relieve but B. D. B. actually cures, heals
every sore, and gives the rich glow OF health
to tho skin. B. B. B. builds up the broken
down body and makes the blood red and nour-
ishing. B. D. B. tested 80 years. Over 5000
voluntary testimonials Of cures by B. 3. B.
Druggists, 81. Trial treatment free and pre-,
paid by writing Blood Balm Co., IL Mitchell
st., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble, and free
medical advice given.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Mothers.

Mothers are the queerest things!
Member when John went away,
All but mother cried and cried
When they said good-by that day.
She just talked, and seemed to be
Not the slightest bit upset
Was the only one who smiled!
Others eyes were streaming wet.
But when John came back again
On furlough, safe and sound,
With a medal for his deeds
And without a single wound,
While the rest of us hurrahcd,
Iaulied and joked and danced about
Moth,r ..issed him, then she cried
Crici I'd cried like all git out!
edwin T.. Sabin, in Century.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Hluts ON Mourning Gowns.

Mourning costumes Of today are less
exacting than formerly. The time was
when a widow who wore a touch of
white within a year Of her adoption
OF black sould have been regarded as
unfit for social recognition. Now 1t is
not unusual to see a touch of white
chiffon at the throat. even in the
earliest days Of widowhood.. and some
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
WOMEN MUST SLEEP.
Avoid Nervous Prostration.

If you are dangerously sick what is
the first duty of your physician? he
ouicts the nervous system, he deadena
the pain. and you sleep we'll.
Friends ask, "what is the cause ?"
and the answer comes in pitying
tones, nervous prostration. 1t came
upon you so quietly in tho beginning,
that YOU were not alarmed, and when
sleep deserted you night after night
until your eyes fairly burned in the
darkness, then you tossed in nervous
agony praying for sleep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
wall. brourh.-up rrlne.sscs.

The Queen Of England, so long and
lovingly known as the Princess of
Wales, or the princess" has been
very particular in bringing up her
daughters, so as to secure for them
good physical health. She. made the
most of the time spent by the royal
household in the highlands of Scot
land. Here the young princesses were
kept out of doors as much as possible,
enjoying the fresh air in fair weather
or in cloudy. A great part of the day
was spent by them in loose-ftting
dresses, with unstiffened bodices,
adapted for hill climbing.
The princesses dressed for dinner
in conventional evening dEs worn
over the whaleboneds <fselet which
some women Weekday in and day out,
but these evening hours of tight-itting
Clothing came at the end of a day
spent in loose garments, which did
not impede the breathing or the cir
culation. This sensible regime Of
educating daughters with as much
chance Of fresh air exercise as would
be given boys was insisted upon by
Alexandria, now Queen Of England.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

Hats still perch at dizzy angle.
Blouses are to be prime favorites.
Short boleros top off the princess
dress.
In striped materials the sleeves are
often made crosswise.
Skirt flounces are often tucked down
a part of their depth.
Elbow sleeves are bits of beauty
which will be retained.
Velvet ribbon put on in strap effect
ornaments some gala gowns.
Chambray will figure for shirtwaist
suits. So will zephyr ginghams.
Aguilettes now tag strappings as
well as the ends of ribbon bows.
Fancy lace yokes often have an ef-
fective elongation in vest effect at
the front.
Clusters of tucks, three say, add
much to the effectiveness of many a
blouse, especially If they 90 round
and round.
Whether the undersleere is a mere
puff at the wrist or shows all the
way to the elbow Is mere matter
Of preference.
One Of the simplest yet most effec-
tive trimmings is a row Of narrow
striped silk set in with tucks or raid.
The stripes go crosswise.
French dressmakers seldom fail to
add a touch Of coral. or American
beauty, or apple green, or turquoise,
or violet, which ever suits best.
For finer wear the thread lace
tissues, st. Gaul tissues, embroidered
pineapples, Swiss novelties and satin
striped tissues will be much sought.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Enrlish Language Spreading.

One hundred years ago only 21,000,-
600 people spoke the English language.
Now it is estimated that 130.0o0.000 Of
the inhabitants of the globe employ
the English tongue in their daily bust.
ness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
WHY IIE WAS WORRIED.

"Deaz.- said the poets wife. noticing
his abstractcl look, you are worried
atou. soc1etS!ag?'
"Yes?' he CALCULATED. "Yes."
Tel ne, what have you on your
r:i1d:"
Nothing; that's what worries me-"
-Philadelpti2 Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
tiop. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

There are several large factories in the
United States devoted to the manufacture
Of fose water.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
c,ab orchard water

Is no. "cure-sll," but for all diseases of
liver, stomach or bowels it supplies place not
filed by any other medicine. It assists nature
and lis at oil times prompt, reliable and efficient.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

We refund 100. for every package Of Put
NAN PApELEss DYE that fails to give satisfac-
ton. Monroe Drug Co., Unionville, Mo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

It's generally the man with well-shaped
legs who goes in for golf.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

Happiness cannot be bought, but one of the
great hindrances to it's attainment can be re-
moved by Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

1t ia computed that at the second inau-
guration of President Mckinley $4,0O0,oe
Was anent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

The shoe dealer is always on the lookout
for slippery customers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

About 25OOO robin:redbreasts are ex-
ported from England annually.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

amsuro Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-NRs. THOMAS ROB
pINs. Maple ST., Norwich, NY, Feb. II. 1SOO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

The newiy.seeded area OF winter wheat
is estimated at 80, ,2S2 ,564 acres.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

'eYou make me tired" remarked the
wheel to the wheelwright.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

Florida people are going more and
more into the small fruit and orange
business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Uh,, viii srccme Of thsnn !,

What Will gcccme Of fh;pnl
Nono can forosce the outcome of the quarrel
between foreign powers over the division oil
China. 1t ia interesting to watch the going to
pieces Of this ancient but unprogrcssire race.
Many peopio in America are also going to
pieces because of dyspepsia, constipation,
blood, liver and stomach diseases. We Gro
living too f,lst. but strength. vigor and good
health can be retained itw keep of and cure
tho above diseases with Hostetter's Stomach
Ditters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, 50.

No woman really enjoys wealth unless
she feels that she is inspiring envy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

best for school, home and Office. 1t costs no
more than poor ink. Always ask for Carter's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

STATE OF ONO, cITy OF TOLEDO, So.
LUCAS COUNTY.
FaAsK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm Of F. J. CHENEY d
Co. doing business mtho City ofToledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of cArARRH that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
,-,, presence, this 9th day Of December,
SEAL A. D., 1886. 4. ": & GLEASON; son,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
The Island of Formosa has only one rail-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

The people who want the Garth are nat
urally the worldly people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24
Carter's Hnk

The Island of Formosa has only one rail-.
way line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-04-24

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
GALVESTON FAILS TO PAY
INTEREST ON BONDS
Bondholders Refuse to Reduce Interest
and Even Kick on Brief
Postponement.
(By Associated Press,)


New York, Dec. IA conference will
be held in this city on December II, OF
Ga!veston's bondholders to discuss
what steps are necessary to meet Gal
veston's finacial difficulties, says the
Journal of Commerce.
Galveston has failed to pay interest
on some of it's bonds and the default
was made on December l, when the city
was unable to meet the intereS. on the
40-year limited debt bonds of 1881.
A committee representing the city of
Galveston will be present at the con-
ference. Since the storm the amount
paid out in interest to bondholders
was 100000, in addition to this about
$40, 900 in bonds were retired.
This is the statement of the repre-.
sentatives of a city which sustained a
loss of thousands of lives and property
loss estimated at about 81 OOO, 900. Real
izing several months ago that the city
could not meet it's indebtedness. an eff
fort was made to fund the debt at a
lower rate Of interest and legislation to
this end was secured.
Resulting from this was the opening
of negotiations with the bondholders
and a proposition submitted to them.
reply from a representative Of the bond
holders holding out no hope of re-
duction of interest, but only postpone
ment and this only in case it was absO-
lutely necessary.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-12
GIVING BRITAIN's SIDE OF THE
STORY.
BRITISH TROOPS NOT STALE
The Correspondent Believes That It
Would Be an Irreparable Mistake
to Recall Lord Kitchener
War About Over.
(By Associated Press

London. Dec. IA military corre-
Spondent of the Times in message sent
from Pretoria, declares that the state
ments that the British troops in South
Afca are stale" are untrue. He says
that the men are in splendid condition.
This refers both to the regulars and
the volunteers. attached to the various
battalions. Some coonials recently re-
cruited at South African seaports are
less satisfactory.
Kitchener's Great Nerve.
The correspondent says it is unden-
able that the strain on the generals
and their stats is excessive. Many of
these officers have worked for II hours
daily for two years.
Lord Kitchener alone seems absolutely
impervious to the wear and tear. Re-
Inducements to the number of $500
would be invaluable and would render
the last stage of the war rapid and
complete.
The Beers are keeping in the field
from 5000 to 10000 and they are in as
good condition as the British.
Hope for European Aid.
The Beers still believe that European
intervention is imminent; that Great
Britain is tired of the war and they have
only to hold out long enough in order
to make the British SO weary that they
will surrender. The Beers pay attention
to the British press but may not believe
the politicians speeches. as they con-
slider politicians professional liars. They
note every word indicating the weaken
ing of British determination. lament
ing the cost of the war and speaking of
International complications to which its
continuance may give rise. They have
no particular ennlity toward the Brit
ish nation. Openly they say when
liberal government comes into power
they will get justice.
Much Is Being Done.
The correspondent dwells on the re-
sponsibility of Lord Kitchener's posi-
ton. He has 5000 miles of communica-
ton to protect, several governments
are being re-esta blished; the English
populations are being brought back and
the enemy's families are being looked
after. All is being done with a much
smaller number of effective troops than
has been imagined
The removal of Lord Kitchener would
be fatal says the correspondent and
would be construed as a great triumph
for the Beers.
He has had General Botha's force in
closed in an area of 10000 square miles.
Over this restricted country the British
co4umns are now moving and Lord kitch-
ener is enabled to report the capture of
practically the whole Bethel commando
AS in the case of the capture of the
laager at OshOek last week, General
Hamilton surprised the commando after
a night march. Lord Kitchener sent the
news from Standarton, where he went to
direct the operations.