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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
HOUSEHOLD PETS DANGEROUS.
Birds and Animals Are OFTEN tho
Medium of Carrying contaslon.

"Pet Animals and Disease Distribu-
ton" is a subject treated interesting
ly In American Medicine" Phila-
delphia publication.
The article alludes to the publication
in New York newspapers Of the inter.
esting details of a prominent society
woman's display of affection for liver
dying and dead parrot, There was
even question, 1t seems, Of an expen-
siye funeral, with many of the acces-
sories usually accorded to those higher
In the scale of being. The parrot is
said to have died of severe throat
disease.
According to one of the New York
papers, owing to the swollen and In
famed condition of the birds throat
it was unable to talk and seems also
to have been unable to-swallow. Not
withstanding this, members of the
family are said to have bestowed
many caresses upon the ailing bird.
1t may be as we'll to remind foolish
individuals whose affections are so
perverted that there Is very contag-
ious disease which attacks especially
the throats of parrots and which on a
number of occasions has been COM
municated to human beings with seri-
GUS and even fatal results. This dis
ease, called psittacosis, from the
Greek word for parrot, was first
studied about five years ago In Paris
during an epidemic that developed in
that city and was for long time
mystery to attending physicians.
Altogether about sixty human be-
ings were attacked by the disease
during one winter and of these about
40 per cent died. 1t is very probable
that pet animals arc vehicles for the
distribution of good many more dis
eases than has been thought Dis
ease germs very seldom travel through
the air, though this is popularly sup.
posed to be the usual method Of con-
veyance for microbes. Flies. mos
quitoes, birds, pet animals Of vari-
ous kinds are undoubtedly quite often
the medium of contagion.
The more that is known of the biol
ogy of of disease germs and OF the
intermediate host between man and
man the more is it realized that usu-
ally living things and not inanimate
objects are the carriers Of infectious
material. Some time we will reach
stage of civilization in which it will
be realized that wild extremism In
making pets of animals. denaturaliz-
Ing their lives and making them liable
to all the ills of humanity besides
their own, is relic of savagery and
Is too often a manifestation Of that
barbaric selfishness Of spirit that de-
lights in slaves.
When this bit of unthinking prime
vality is done away with we shall
have less Of the morbid spirit that
fosters anti-vivisection and similar
movements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
.<9gA AD
11A REEWEs
rzro' .

Broiled Sardines-Drain one can of
sardines from their oil; lay them on a
broiler, place over the fire, and when
they are heated through lay two sar-
lines on each square of nicely toasted
and buttered bread.
White Pound Cake-Cream one cup
Of butter; add one cup and half of
sugar, gradually, then, alternately,
half a cup of milk and two cups of
-four with one level teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder, and, lastly, the whites Of
eight eggs, beaten dry. Flavor with
one teaspoonful of lemon extract.
Rice Omelet-To one cupful of cold
rice add one cupful of milk, warm;
one tablespoonful of melted butter;
one teaspoonful OF salt and a little
pepper; mix these we'll together and
add them to the beaten eggs; put a
little butter in a lrying pan and when
lot turn in the omelet mixture; let
cook slowly; put in the oven for a
few minutes; when it is cooked
through fold in half. turn out on
platter and serve at once.
Spinach and Potato Balls-These
will be found an enjoyable accompani-
ment to fish prepared in any way, be-
sides they utilize left-overs delightful
ly. Chop cold boiled spinach and add
a cupfnl to an equal amount of mashed
ctatocs. If rightly seasoned in the
cooking no additional seasoning will
he required. Add awo tablespocnfuls
IF cream. one tablespoonful of melted
butter, mix thoroughly, form into balls;
zip in beaten egg, then in crumbs and
fry brown
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Engagement Rings for Men

To Lila Sloane belongs the credit
of having inaugurated new fashion
which will doubtless find many follow
-ers, both in and out of the 400. Un,
til now engagements have been sig
nalized by the gift of ring to the
maiden by her swain. Miss Sloane
not content with this, has presented
her future husband an engagement
ring, which he now wears in token of
tie fact that he is no longer free
agent, but under orders.
1t is very handsome ring, adorned
with a large cabochon sapphire
f,ankei by two fine diamonds, and is
fittel on to the little finger of his left
hand. In the future all men who mar
~ and who belong to the fashionable
set in New York will likewise look for
an engagement ring from their fiancee
a species of return for the ring which
they give to her New York Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

There were just five missing, but we
concluded they must have been lost
back in the Cochrane corn-field Every
thing considered, it had been fairly
successful drive.
After delivering the drove to Tobin'
I recollected that had not thrown at
the hogs all the rocks had collected.
The two that remained drew from my
pocket, intending to throw them away.
Then saw that one of the stones was
a fragment of marble, identical with
that so long sought for by the quarry
company. L said nothing, but put the
fragment back into my pocket.
Tony and I then started to drive
home. We had the good luck to find
the five missing hogs by the way. Dry
ing them before us, we reached To-
wanda shortly after noon. McGillies-
pie cheerfully paid me the twenty-five
dollars, of which 1 gave Tony ten.
-Then,I set of: to find my older broth
er, Bob. After showing him the frag-
ment of marble, suggested that had
stur. 3led by chance upon the missing
quarry. At two o'clock that afternoon
we mounted our ponies and rode rap
idly on my trail of the night before to
the pocket where the last hogs had
turned at bay.
What l had taken for a bluff was
mass of debris piled fully four hun
~.
dred feet in advance of the true bluffs,
which were only about ten feet in
height at that point. The lost quarry
had been buried beneath this debris,
but its shoulder now was exposed be-
low the cave where the pigs had been
cornered.
With pieces of crooked stick we dug
away the earth, and in two. minues ex-
posed drthe long-loset marble ledge. Tax
ing a number of specimens with us. we
returned to Towanda, and the company
cheerfully paid me the three Hundred
dollars within fortnight.-fouth
Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

In humble life e is great repose.
To live is NO blessing, but to
live we'll.
He who is his own friends is friend
to all men.
That part of life which we really
like, is short.
It is not goodness to be better than
the very worst.
Make haste to- live. and consider
each day a life.
If you Judge. investigate; if you
reign. command. - -
Our care should be not to live long,
but to live enough.
The hour which gives us life, be-
gins to take it away:
It is better often not to see an in
suit than to ~avenge it.
This body is not a home, but an inn,
and that only for short time.
If you live according to nature, you
never Will be poor; if, according to the
worlds caprice, you will never be
rich.-The Sayings of Seneca.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
seantlmi Sofa Cushions.

For the woman who has plenty OF
time and is skillful with the needle an
attractive form Of fancy Work Is the
making of sofa cushions of denim, with
applique decoration OF eretonne fow-
ers. The most artistic results can ne
obtained in light and dark colorings il
tbs materials are selected with care,
for some Of the flowers on the newest
cretonnes suggest hand painting, SO
beautifully are they printed. All that
is required tt: produce most satisfac-
to: y cushion is to apply the floral pat
the denim in buttonhole stitch
with black linen floss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

The Only safe course to take is to keep
the blood pure, digestion good, and sleep
regular No remedy equals, in all respects,
Pcruna for these purposes. If the system
is run down and weakened by catarrh, Pc
r,na renovatcs and rejuvenates the nerves
and brain.
A book on the catarrhal diseases of sum-
mcr will be mailed to any address, upon
request, by. The Pcrunn Medicine Co., Ca:
lumbtis; ,0hia:. -. 49,. :. :. :. 80 nt
The above testimonials are only two Of
so 900 letters received touching the merits
Of Peruna as catarrhal tonic. No more
ever been devised by the medical profcs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
WANTED A CHANGE OF MENU

WANTED A CHANGE OF MENU.
Your honor" sad the prisoner,
who had been brought in for a pre-
liminary hearing after six weeks in
the county jail, II want change Of
MENU"
You mean," said the judge, kindly,
that you want change Of venue.
Now, the proper course Of
mo, I don't mean that. l want a
change of menu. That Sheriff seems
to have tried to corner the corned
beef supply of the world. baltimore
American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Tho Trolley Omnibus,

An electric trolley omnibus line Is
Il, be constructed between Bunnen,
Gersau, -vitsnau and Weighs, on the
Lake Of Luccrne. The motor omnibus
will be fitted with pneumatic tires and
will run on the high road withou.
rails, deriving its power from an aerial
electric cable. There is but on troll
lev omnibus line in existence at pres
cnt. This IS between Korigstein, Hal
ten and Kongsbruner. The omnibuses
or this lire carry 81 persons each and
have a speed of IL kilometres. They
can pass each other on the road with
the greatest ease.-London News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
The Romnn SchoolboY.

Something new in the form of an ex-
ercise book for buddfag Greek scholars
las made its appearanees IN Germany.
Into this Greek Reader" says the
Westminster Gazette, have been packed
all sorts OF delightful and almost I'M.
kaown specimens of the literature Of
ancient Greece, such as fables, fairy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
SUMMER PERILS.

This seventeen-year locust is q
very dangerous animal" said the stu
dent of horticulture.
YES" answered the youth with the
far.away and detected look; but 1t
doesn't do nearly as much irreparable
damage as the seventeen-year-old girl"
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
AN UNTUTORED IMPRESSION.

II understand" said one savage
islander. that the last of>the Caribs
have about disappeared. owing to the
numerous explosions in their vicinity"
YES" answered the other; I'm
other words, the Caribs may now be
regarded as civilized. Washington
Star
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
TYBEE BY THE SEA.

The Most Delightful Scashore Resort
On the South Atlantic Coast.
Low Rate Excursion Tickets are now on
sale Mt alI ticket offices on tho Central OF
Georgia Railway. For full particulars.
rates schedules, etc, a.k the nearest agent.
+. ]. Robinson, Asst. Gen'l. Pass. Agent,
Savannah, Ca; J. c. Halle. Gen. Pass.
Agent, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Good Heaolutlons.

These are things I'll never do
When I'm all grown up, like you,-
Send my little girl to bed
When her story-book's half read;
Call her in 10 practise scales
When she's hunting Indian trailsi
Make her keep un-apron on
When she wears her best pink gown,
Give her Just oatmeal and breud
When the rest have cakes Unsteady
Comb the snarls out twice day
When the hair gets rough In play
Wa3 your hair 80 hard to curl
When you were q little girl2
Kindergarten Review.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Nervous Debility,

Everyone who is In the least degfet 4ib.
jert to NERVOUSNESS; sleeplessness, pr8stra-
tion; MENTAL fatigiie Or nervous debility in
any form; finds The hot weather of June,
July and August very hard to bear, if not
dangerous.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
WHAT IS HkaeINess2

'Tis an empty feeting shade,
BY imagination made;
'Tis u bubble, straw or worse;
'Tis baby's hobby horse;
'Tis ten thousand pounds year;
'Tis title; tits II name;
IT'S puff OF empty fame,
Fickle as the breezes blow;
'Tis l9dy's Yes or No;
And when the description 8 crowned,
Tis just nowhere to be found.
Joseph Brown Ladd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Worked to Denfll.

II there is one word more than an
other we long to open the hack door
of a hearse for, and slide it gently in,
it is the word genial. "--Atchison
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

EXTRAORDINARY INDUCEMENTS.
Harriet-What shall / say in our
advertisement for q cook?
Harry-Well, say that we'll take her
with us to any summer resort she may
prefer.-Detroit Free, Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

Leaving him TO help Tony. get tho
drove into the shipping yards, bor-
ro&ed his pony, whistled for Slicker to
follow, and galloped after the runaway
pigs.
Without the borrowed pony 1 could
never have over taken them, for they
displayed wonderful speed and endur-
ance, and continued to press on at q
sharp trot for miles, over an exceed
ingly rough country. And the dog was
just as necessary to me in the pursuit
as the horse He followed by scent,
while in the semi-darkness l would
have found it impossible to track the
hogs by sight
We kept on for nearly an hour, fol-
lowing the creek bottom. But at the
end of that time the fugitiyes turned
toward the low bluffs. Slicker was an
eighth of a mile ahead. was enabled
to follow because at intervals ne
barked, probably whenever the scent
was keenest.
Suddenly he began to bay loudly,
and riding up I found the pigs cor
nered in sort of pocket in the bluffs,
apparently formed by washout. AT
the back there was almost cave, and
in this the hogs were huddled, ann
rushed savagely at Slickcr when he en-
deavored to drive therl out.
My patience was at an end. Slipping
off the pony, which l left at the down.
river side of the pocket, l ran toward
the cave, encouraging the dog in his at
tack, and at the same time fumbllng
for stones along the side of tie bluft.
1 gathered dozen or more, dropping
into the pockets of my canvas jacket
all could not hold in my hands. Then
went for" the pigs, hurting the
stones at them and shouting wildly.
The onslaught ha6 the desired effect.
They broke away and ran in COM
pact body up the creek valley.
Scrambling on the pony, followed
them vigorously. They were pretty
tired when we got back to the road,
where l found Tony and MIR. Tobin
awaiting u.s. Just at sunrise we turned
the last hog into the stock yard enclos-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Catarrh of Stomach.

"ft is with pleasure | recommend Pefuna
as n tonic of unusual tnerit: A large mimi
bet, Of prominent mem befs Of the different
Orders with which hdve been S9hnectcd
have been cured ,by the use Of Perhna Of
cases, 4f, catarrh Of the stomach-a and head !;
also in kidney complaint and weakness of
the pel-ic organs.
at tones up the system, aids digestion,
induces sleep, and is well worthy the con-
fdence of sufferers of the above COM
nloints o-H 6 Emory
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
CONGRESSMAN ALDRlCH
|END0RSESTHE TONIC, PERUNA!
Says: sit Will Build Up a
Depleted System
Rapidly.'

Hon. W. r. Aldrich, Congressman from
Alabama, writes from Washington; D. C.:
"This Is to certify that PerttnG,
manufactured by The Perhna Mcdt-
cine Co.., of Columbus, o.. has been
used In my fdns tty aottk SUCCESS; 1t
Is a h~e to,stc and ,otlt build Up a
dep ed system, rapidly. lean rec
omn,emd 1t to those rho need q safe
vegetable remedy1or debilfty.'-W.
Z. AIdrtch.
II. S. Emory, Vice Chancellor and Mas
ter of Arms, X. P's, of Omaha, Ncb.
writes from 2l3 North Sixteenth street
the following words of praise for Peruna
as a tonic He says:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, n powder foI the feet. 1t makes tight
ornewshoes easy. resswollen, hot, swent
ing, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions At, all druggists and shoe stores,
Csc. Trial package FREE by mail. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. Ie Roy, N. Y,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

The ashes, so called, from volcanoes are
simply lava that is finely pulverized.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer. &2triIl bottle and treatlseiroe
Dr.R.U. KLINE. Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

Mrs. .Winslow's Soothing Syrup forehildren~
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma.
tion aIlays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

E. A. Rood, Toledo, Ohio, says: "Hall's
Catarrh Cure cured my wife OF catarrh nf-
teen years ago and she has had no return of
it. It's sure cure" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

The airship inventor is usually fighty
individual.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

Some people seem to be so busy
that they haven't time to mind their
own business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

A golden opportunity doesn't always gilt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

The shadow of suspicion always has
something behind it,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

/ do not bolieve Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion has an equal for coughs and colds-JoHN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

The optinn believes that the best years
of his life ar, head of him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-08-20

The florist is not addicted to throwing
bouquets at himself.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-13
4 DEFECTIVE BIZ INHERITANCE.

He had made up his mind that he wanted 10 be
detective. Hs had had a year in the high school
IN which he had not distinguished himself IN a way
10 warrant studying further for the ministry In
the mean time he had read Sherlock Holmes and
several other books OF a like character. and they
had touched such responsive chord in his nature
that ha had decided that he peculiarly fitted for
the career Of a detective He did intend TO
stick TO his whole life OF course
New-YOrk City he thought offered the best field
for his latent genius, and accordingly he svailed
himself Of an excursion 10 the metropolis. and
called at the Office Of prominent detective agency.
Have you had any experienced" asked the head
of the concern. he looked at the young man out
Of a pair Of deep set eyes which were so over
shadowed by heavy eyelashes TO be almost
wholly hidden from view.
Not much. the answer 'I have only
practsed at II at home as an amateur
DO YOU know how 10 shadow man." asked the
owner OF the heavy eyelashes
Il can do that all right the reply. Il
willing start in with shadOwing and then work
up to murder"
a smile arched the heavy pair Of eyebrows as the
detective asked
So YOU think you could shadow all right Dc
yOu2 Now, tell what makes you think you are
can ever succeed this business
Well | think I inherited taste for IL. replied
the young man. You see. my father a re-
porter. and my mother before she married
a school teacher"
And he got the job
New-York tribune., 1902-07-13
THE NEW JERSEY CAMP.
oJTyZEN SOLDIERS BEGIN
THEIR WORK.
BEGIN
On REGIMENT OF INFANTRY AND ID
TROOP OF CAVALRY OPEN The
SEASON.

-. state camn OF instruction at Sea Girt was
..snad Yesterday by the 81 Regiment Of Infantry
"a the ID Troop OF Cavalry Of the National Guard
- Nsvr-Jerzev. These commands viii occupy the
ss-e reservation until July H. when they will evac-
-. .ba grounds 10 make room for the I'd Regi-
- and Battery 3. by whom the camp will be oc-
ryn5ed until July 26 Out Of compliment TO Gov
nor Murphy who has done much toward reor-
gauz.ug the State soldiery the camp will be known
. Camp Franklin Murphy.
rrbe spanish war had the same effect on the Ma
,ionsl Guard of New-Jersey as il had the New
vork citizen soldiery. After peace had been re-
.-ored interest in the military organiza tions
Wsned but much new blood infused, help of
pract.cal nature came from the Executive and
ne consequence j. that to-day the Guard is in bet
er condition than il has been for many years. and
the men who viii occupy the State camp of in
si-action are enthusiastic about the service.
Three men VINO We're for many years closely iden-
flied with the New-Jersey National Guard will be
missed This year. and in their death the guard has
sustained a serious loss General Sewell. General
aJlnan Il. Copper and Quartermaster General Eel
en al died since the last camp season The ap-
,ointrent Of Colonel Gilmore TO the command OF
he % Brigade was regarded eninently fitting
me because the new commanding officer is well
Enown as officer Of ability and a strict disci-
snarian who gained his military education at
Vest Point and in the regular service on the West
rn frontier.
The camp tour has always been looked upon as
picnic. and there will probably be much pleasure
ornected with the present outing, but there will
much serious work also, and II IS believed that
I VII be productive of great benefit TO the men
rho have been ordered out The troops found their
amp all ready made, but before they return 10
heir armories they will have had practice in max
re and breaking camp. but not 70 as great an ex-
ent the New-York troops who went prsc-
Ice marches in the course of their tour OF camp
uty-
The reginental officers now in camp are colonel.
ohn I Shinn Lieutenant colonel. John A Mather;
major Ist Battalion. Charles R Sinner; major I'd
Battalion Thomas y. Landon; major Sd Battalion.