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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

Alfred, and IN early copy of his will
in Anglo-Saxon. One of the most in
teresting volumes is manuscript copy
of the well-known Life oil Alfred by
Asser-thc monk Of st. David's, who
first came to Alfred's court about SST
opened at the page describing the
Kings occupations and character.
OF the personal objects by far the
most popular is the facsimile Of the
famous Alfred Jewel, the authenticity
Of which has just been vouched for by
Professor Earle in the elaborate book
on the subject published by the Oxford
University Press. The professors
opinion is that the jewel must have
been made by Alfrcd's order after his
own design. and that it was probably
n production of his youth, before he
assumed a share in public affairs by
the side of his brother, Ethelred.
The collection Of Anglo-SaXon rings
in the exhibition is remarkable. The
massive gold ring Of Ethelwulf, King
of WcsseX, and father of Alfred the
Great-discovered at Laverstock and
presented to the museum by the Earl
of Radnor-and of Alfred's sister, Eth
clwith, Queen Of Mercia-found in
Yorkshire and presented by the late
Sir \. w. Franks-brings us very near
to the actual personality Of the King,
and are in themselves wonderful
pieces of workmanship for the period
to which they belong. So skilfully
made are they, indeed, that it has been
suggested that they are more probably
the work of Roman smiths than Eng
lish.
But there are other evidences Of the
skill of these ninth-ccntury craftsmen.
A curious silver spoon and fork will be
found among the domestic examples,
and the collection Of coins is very fine.
Another relic worth noticing is lead
On trial-piece, with 4 cast on the re-
verse side for Il silver penny of King
Alfred, from Il die Ivy the moneyer
Ealdulf. This WAS found buried III
st. Paul's Churchyard in 1911. The
design was apparently rejected and
Cancelled, but very similar die Of the
same moneyer was on another occa-
sion authorized by the King, as speci-
mems of the mintage are eXtant. Round
the edge Of circular silver brooch Of
Saxon workmanship-with an open
work centre evidently representing a
bird Of prey-iS the inscription, "Aelf-
givv ME an" (Aelfgifu owns mel,
which corresponds with that on +he
gold ring of Acthred, also exhibited.
The brooch was found near Chatham
in 1922.
The bronze seal Of Ethelwald Dish
op Of Durham about $50, another of
the relics represented in our illustra-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

Ing, bad weather, almost every occa-
sion except tee game from which it
takes it's name. Or the way to and
from the links it may, and often does,
=serYes as-N&iilA when. 1he.=Sssssaalii- or
drive nave 10 SUCH Snu. but for aceual
play it is impossible and never seen.
The smart May Aianton example
shown is cut after the latest English
model, and is absolutely up.to-date in
every detail. The original is made Of
tan colored cloth with plaid under
side, but plain cloths and cheviots are
quite as often seen, while light coloreq
broadcloth makes an admirable even
ing wrap.
The cape is circular and fitted by
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

greatly troubled at the regularity with
which they tumble down. At the last
meeting of the Royal Society, Of Lon.
don, the Small Vertical Movements of
a Stone Laid on the Surface Of the
Ground" was discussed by Dr.. Horace
Darwin. BY means of stone with a
hole bored in the centre, through
which passed q rod deeply imbedded
in the ground and finely graduated
micrometcr, readings were taken over
a considerable period Of time. 1t was
found that the movements of the stone
were directly connected with the mois-
ture of the ground. TO graphically
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
yyomnn,s Tailored Shirt Waist.


Simple severe tailored waists are
much worn and suit many materials
far better than any other sort. The
May Manton model shown is made Of
Saxony flannel, woven in Roman strips
of pastel tones, one Of the newest and
most fashionable wasting materials,
and71s emtneEt1y smart, put is equally
desirable for embroidered stripes, the
heavier fannels, corduroy, velveteen
and all the materials which call for
simplicity. The original is made over
a fitting lining that renders itspeculiar-
l. snne and becoming, but the waist
can be made unlined whenever pre-
ferred.
The foundation is fitted with single
darts, shoulder and under-arm seams
and closes at the centre front, but sep
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
Go0oeoeocooaccoa3Gcoeacec
3 Relics Of King Alfred.
s An Interesting Display Shown In
= the British Museum.
yT He British Museum, in intel
ligent anticipation of the
Winchester coInmcmoration
Observation-Disclosures


Winchester coInmemoration
Of King Alfred the Great, ar
ranged special exhibition of all the
relics contained in the national collec-
tion relating to Alfred and his times.
1t is not q large collection, says the
London Graphic, but it illustrates the
many sidedncss Of Alfred's character
in Il remarkably effective way. The
manuscripts naturally appeal more
especially to the scholar, but the au-
thorit!es have taken pains to make
EEeef6efaf Ee6tfa public The manuscript copy
OF the life Of st. Neot, in Latin, for in
stance, is opened at the page in which
the story Of Alfred and the cakes first
makes its appearance, and one of the
three fine copies OF the "Anglo-Saxon
Chronicle" is opened to show the ac-
count of the great battle OF Ashdown,
when Alfred and his brother, Ethclred,
defeated the whole army Of the Danes
on the site which IS supposed to be
marked by the well-known figure Of
the white horse cut into the side OF
the chalk downs of Berkshire, near
Didcot.
Several of the most precious MSS.
bear unmiStakable signs Of having
passed through the ordeal of fire, hav-
ing suffered severely in the outbreak
in the Cottoniau Library in 1871. Then
there are the laws and charters Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
Chinese Nerves.

The Chinese have no idea of what
Americans mean by comfort. We
wear hats at all seasons. They ask
why we should wear hat in summer
any more than heavy gloves. If the
sun Is too hot and you are delicate,
there is always the umbrella; if it is
too cold. there is always the hood. In
"Chinas Open Door," Mr.. Rounse-
velle Wildman says that there is abb
solutely no standard of comparison
between the Chinese and the Ameri-
can.
In discussing the economics of the
Chinese, there is no place where you
can stop. Nothing is lost. Every an
imal is eaten, regardless Of The cause
of his demise. The sardine and fruit
cans that we extravagantly throw into
the dump are born again as tin cups
and cooking utensils. The weed that
cannot be eaten is used as fuel with
which 10 cook the weed that may be
edible. In AUTUMN the leaves of trees
are gathered BY children who are too
young to labor, and pounded into
bricks and dried for their winter fuel.
1t may be put down as an axiom
that there are no idle people in Chi
ma. A visitor in Canton or Pekln
may be struck with many cases or
coolies or shopkeepers sleeping in the
street or in their stalls, regardless
of the deafening babble that surrounds
them. 1t is not idleness, however; 1t
is a habit that is responsible for much
of the endurance of the people.
The Chinese sleep when they have
nothing else to do; and they sleep the
sleep of the just where well bred Eu'
ropean dog would not be able to get
so much as "catnap." They can
sleep or work in any position, and
keep it up for hours at time. A ner-
yous Chinaman have never seen, and
an exhibition of "nerves" among clth-
er srx is unknown.
It is the absence Of nerves that ena-
bles the Chinese to endure pain as
we'll as toll. Every missionary doc
tor or hospital surgeon who has
worked among the Chinese relates
stories of operations that have been
performed without the use of chloro-
form that are hardly conceivable. Yet
in almost every case the Chinaman
seemed to feel little pain. and recov-
cred almost NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
YOKE BLOUSE.

arately from the outside. The back OF
the waist is plain and smooth across
the shoulders, but drawn under in
gathers at the waist line. The fronts
are laid in five narrow tucks each
-.nu1 extend TrU1u the shoulders and
neck to yoke depth, and provide be-
coming fulness below. The sleeves
are in regulation shirt style with mar.
row square-cornered cuffs. The neck
is finished with stock Of plain silk
edged with turnover portions, and
closes invisibly at the centre back.
To cut this waist for a woman Of
medium size three and a half yards Of
material twenty inches wide, three
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
Pink Snakes in a Hot. Spring.

Harry Jackson, one Of party who
have just returned from q hunting and
fishing trip to the country around the
base of Mount Jefferson, gives re-
markable account of adventure in thut
almost unexplored region. One Of the
most wonderful finds of the party was
hot spring, or series Of springs and
pools, in which the water mas SV-i--A
as to preclude ell idea Of bathing.
Strange to say, these hot springs are
inhabited by snakes Of pink color
about two feet in length. They are
very numerous and swim about with
great rapidity. Though they OCCASION
ally como out on the rocks to battle
in the sun, they seem to prefer the wa
ter, and whenever pulled out with q
stick, of coursel, they wriggle back
as soon as possible.-Morning Ore
gonian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

"say, Pop, what does this mean?
limited we stand, divided we falI?"
"It means five dollars, my son. If
thew are in single bill they are easy
to keep. but let them be broken up
and they simply spend themselves. -
San Francisco Bulletin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

means of shoulder darts. The hood is
graceful and carefully shaped, open
ing slightly at the centre back to give
q pointed effect. The storm collar Is
cut in sections and fits snugly at the
throat while IL fares freely as ii e,lr.so- OIL
Upward toward the head. Shoulder
straps are arranged on the inner side
which support the weight and obviate
all strain:
TO cut this cape for woman of me-
dunn size two and three-eighth yards
of material ffty-six inches wide will
be required.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
Peasant Cos,umes in ireland.

A certain number of peasants in
the wilder and remoter districts OF
Ireland still wear something like a
national costume. About Lough
Mash plenty of the lasses are to be
seen in the picturesque red petticoats
that artists loved to bring into tneir
sketches of Irish life. A sprinklins
Of the old high hats may be seen; the
older fishermen and others wear them
but the younger school shun such an
tiquated headgear, as the English
peasant of today does the smock
frock.-London Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
Trying to Conceal 1t.

Judge William E. Werner of the
court of appeals recently related the
alleged experience Of prominent
country lawyer who, becoming nettled
at the ruling of Judge. picked up his
hat and started to walk out OF the
courtroom. He WAS halted by the
court with the inquiry: Are YOU try
ing to express your contempt for the
court?"
mo, your honor" was the reply. ~
am trying to conceal it.'-Ncw York
Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

closing with the blouse at the centre
back.
To cut this blouse for woman of
medium size three and half yards OF
material twenty-one inches wide, three
anu a quarter yards twenty-seven
inches wide, two and three-quarter
yards thirty-two inches wide or one
and three quarter yards forty-four
inches wide will be required, with
five-eighth yards twenty inches wide
for undersleeves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

tions, was found Mt Eye, Suffolk, hear
the site Of the monastery, and was
subsequently damaged by fire. The
central device occurs on a silver pen
ny of Edward the Elder, son Of Alfred
the Great.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
aprctt;, New Material.

White net dotted all over with tiny
jet spots and with border of black
lace applied on the white ground and
heavily encrusted with jet Is among
the most exquisite Of the new robe
materials.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
Movements of Stones.

Nearly everyone has observed the
jauntly-tilted appearance that head
stones and monuments acquire in old
grave yards, and those who have
stone walls with insufficient founda-
tio!l surrounding their premises are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06
SIlxer TIsslia Much Used.

Silver tissue is being much used as
background for the fine laces and
cmbroideries Of the season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

He has said since that he is not
of the stuff Of which detective should
be made, for he did not arrest the
thief after all. Instead, he waited till
the morning, and then they dressed
the child in her Sunday best. and he
caught the first train back and took
her to see her grandfather:
What he said to him l do not know.
How he went to work I cannot tell,
but when he went back to Staybridse
the old man went with him. And when
Fred met them at the cottage door
Ritchie had the child in his arms.
He looked into Fred's face and then
held out his hand.
'It's half my fault" he said. IF
1 hadn't refused to see you at first
five years ago, when my daughter
wanted me to-you wouldn't have had
the temptation. l see now how cruel
l have been"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

Some judges indulge in epigrams
while others are fond of long SEN
tences.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

berson, the thief; this was the man
he had come to catch-this was the
man whose capture meant $500.
And between them stood child
whose mother was very i'll.
She turned delightedly.
"Why, there's father" she cried.
Detective NARROW took a step for
ward and Emberson. suddenly making
up his mind, came down the little
tagged path.
II know who you are," he said
hoarsely, "and 1 know why you've
come. I suppose it's all up; but I
couldn't help it, and perhaps aftsTA
ward-the old man will forgive her"
He jerked his head backward.
"Have You guessed who she is?" he
asked. did Mr.. Ritchie guess? Per-
haps he'll take care Of her when
when I'm shut up. But never meant
to take the money! shouldn't have
Adreamt- t-af-it-if-she-h hadn't been so i'll.
They say she-she'S almost DYING 7duu
we had hard work to live on the sal
@ary Mr.. Ritchie gave me-and
couldn't help it. It's saved her per-
shaps. I got down last night, and
got her everything I could-all the
luxuries couId; but she doesn't know
5 stole the money. She mustn't know
It'll she's we'll again. The neighbors
will look after her, and ! want you
{ to take me quietly, so that nobody
will see. I admit everything, I'll ad-
init everything to Mr.. Ritchie, but
4did it for her, and perhaps when he
5<lSnows she's his daughter he'll forgive
5.her and take the child. can go. I'll
promise never to trouble them again,
{ but it was the thought of her dying
sthat made me do it,
9s. He broke off abruptly and turned
sback to the cottage
ssLet me wish her goodby," he said
shuskily. You'd better come in"
1sSsHe pushed open the cottage door
with a weary air.
GIt's the end of everything" En-
kberson' went on. "Mr. Ritchie trusted
me for year, served him faithfully
s and perhaps he will remember that,
for her sake. l went to him on pur-
pose.my wife and l arranged to try
atol get his forgiveness in that way if
sWe could. 1t seemed the only way, and
lit might have been all right if | had
mot been mad at the last, but / had
Telegram saying how i'll she was and
.I could not help it. I-I-did not stop
Ito think.
"I went to him a year ago, for the
child's sake My name isn't Ember-
son, Of course, but l couldn't go in
my right name lest he should recog-
.nize it. We wanted to win his for
giveness first. 1t hasn't answered.
But he'll take care of her-and the
schild. 8 Oh, God knows, he surely
refuse to take care of her and
the child"
He faced round eagerly to the de-
Elective, and NARROW, suddenly, curl
sously weak, held out his hand, and
made; a bewilderlng remark.
ssy..;sI'n hanged if I'll take the 5000" "
ne said.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-11-06

Detective NARROW got married few
weeks later Mr.. Ritchic said he had
caught the thief. and persisted in gi'
ing him tho $500 after all.-Tit-BitG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-16

scheme, and while he knows less than
Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman about
military matters, will probably make a
more effective debating speech than the
Liberal leader.
William St John Brodrick will reply
in detail to the criticism which has been
showered upon the scheme and will Of
contend that the system is designed to
be tentative and flexible. Those speech
es will virtually close this debate. and
the government will have a diminished
but substantial majority.
Mr. BrOdrick is the only member OF
the house who has mastered the details
of the military administration and as he
is a skillful debater, he viii have little
difficulty in carrying his scheme, espe-
cially as he is in a conciliatory mood
and can takes heller under Lord Rob
erts' reputation.
With this troublesome question out of
the way the government will have
smooth passage during the remainder of
the session.
Winston Churchill has made a consid-
cradle reputation out of the debate, but
the country is neither ready for a re-
trenchment in military expenses nor
prepared to follow so inexperienced
member.
The Liberals are crying aloud at
Bradford for a reunion of the party, but
the factions are unable to agree upon a
simple and homogeneous programme.
the platform last night with pleasan-
tries and platitudes, but harmony re-
manned the evidence of things unseen.
Practical politicians on that side despair
of a Liberal reunion while the war in
South Africa continues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-16
FIGHT OVER A GIRL.
When She Smiled on One the other
Drew a Gun.

Portsmouth, O., May 16.-The hills of
Greenup county were the scene of a
desperate fight in which three men are
reported to have been seriously in
jured.
Maggie Gray. a young woman who
was indicted by grand jury for at
tempting to Kill a rival, escaped pun
ishment through the aid of James
Ht1en an, q young Kentuckian. As soon
as released from Jail Maggie went to
Kentucky to live at the home Of her
deIiverer.
A rival to Hileman in the person of
John Fletcher soon made his appear
ance, and hot words have frequently
arisen between the two. Fletcher called
at the Hileman home to see Maggie.
Accompanying him were several ardent
friends. Hileman also appeared on the
scene and insisted on staying near the
side of the young woman.
Her attempts to satisfy the vanity of
both her lovers at the same time did
not meet with fattering success, and
on the occasion of a smile out of turn
at Hileman, Fletcher drew a gun, and
a fight ensued, during the course of
which knives and pistols played prom
inent part.
The young won an speedily disap-
peared from the scene and left her low
ers to fight it out over fifty shots were
exchanged, and the Hi1eman home soon
resembled a large pepper box Three of
the party are reported to have been Sc
riously injured. Sheriff Collins, of
Greenup. has been summoned to the
scene, and he will endeavor to prevent
further bloodshed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-16

though it were simply stopping over;
There is no column of water projected
into the air
The street force seems to take a sort
of inhuman delight in flushing Kansas
avenues cutters at just the time in the
morning when crowds of people are try
ing to get to their places Of business.
This work should be done before the
streets begin to be crowded
T. J. Richardson, N. P, was in the city
attending the Sunday school convention
today N P. stands for notary public
Mr.. Richardson says it also stands for
no politics." He has served Pottawa-
tonne county two terms in the legisla-
ture and says he has enough
Buffalo Jones left Wednesday for the
west. He will follow the trails and can
yons of Montana Wyoming and Colorado
in search of a rare species of mountain
sheep. He goes for the government, and
besides his salary and expenses ne viii
receive a large bundle Of prize money II
he secures the special kind Of sheep.
The proceeds of the oratorio to be given
this evening at the Auditorium by the To-
peka Choral society of $50 members are
to be devoted to the purchase of a pipe
organ for the Auditorium 1t VIII prop
ably take several OratorioS to raise the
amount of money desired. which Is 81, 0UJ.
With this sum the Auditorium could be
supplied with the largest ripe organ in
the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-16
TO INSPECT A RAILROAD.
Sir Charles Wilson Will Look Over
the Grand Trunk Line.

New York, May 16.-Sir Charles Riv-
ers Wilson. chairman of the board of d.
rectors of the Grand Trunk railroad and
representative of the English stock
holders in the property has arrived in
this country. In a day or two he will
go to Montreal. He explained that he
was about to make his yearly inspection
of the railroads property He contin-
ued:
I'VE are doing exceptionally well and
have done so for the last five years. We
are not in the storm center of Amalga-
nation or consolidation. which seems to
be the order of the day here We are
going along attending to our own bust
ness and not bothering with other
roads,
He said that this trip did not mean
any change in the affairs Of the Grand
Trunk.
When asked what he thought the re-
suit Of the recent corner in Northern
Pacific would be so far as English In
vestment in American securities was
concerned he replied:
sI don't think it will amount TO any
thing. America is making great strides
commercially, but we are used to that
sort of a thing now. Mr.. Morgan has
accomplished great many things and
his name is on everyone's lips
How about the purchase of the Ley
land line? Do you think that American
interests are gobbling up English CON-
mercial institutions2"
Nothing of the kind. It gives slim
MUS that is all"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-16
HOGEBOOM HAS A PLAN.
Would Buy Stones Castle For 3 Pest
House.

City Physician Hogeboom is in favor
of a new plan for taking care of the
smallpox patients. He wants the city
to purchase Stones castle, a mile west
of lWashburn college, and convert it
into a permanent hospital for conta-
giOus diseases.
At present the building is occupied
by Bethel college. This institution holds
the building under a lease. DR. Hoge-
boom says that the building can be
purchased for $4,000. The building is
owned by an eastern investment COM
pany, which is very DESTROYS to sell
The building cost $4,000
The city needs a permanent hospital
for smallpox cases, said DR.. HOge-
boom yesterday. 1T is my opinion that
we will have smallpox, m ore or less,
for four or five years yet, before the
country is finally purged of the exist
ing pest OF course tie present pest
house will have to be disposed of, be-
cause the grounds are wanted for the
state fair this fall. Our present hos
pital is very inadequate. Severe and
mild cases are all thrown together, and
colored and white patients are in the
same wards. AT the Stone mansion,
with its multitude of rooms, we could
almost give every patient a separate
room. I think the city would derive
considerable revenue from such a. hos
pital from patients who are able to pay
$40 or SIS a week for special treatment.
Stones castle is not in proximity to
any other building, and yet it is close
enough to town so that 1t can be easily
reached bV the ambulance