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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
PLAN TO WAX THE SPHINX.
Hope to Save the Egyptian Monument
From the Desert Sand Storms

A plan for saving the sphinx from
further injury by the elements has
been suggested by Edward M. Caffall,
an expert on stone preservation, whose
father, Robert May Caffall, applied
waterproofing material to the obelisk
in Central Park nearly twenty-years
ago. at a cost Of about $4,000, he
thinks, the great figure in the Egyptian
sand can be protected for an indefinite
time for the wear and tear Of the sand
storms and the rains.
That the sphinx is crumbling more
rapidly than it did in previous centur-
les seems to be admitted. For instance
D. G. Longworth, writing in paper
called the Cairo Sphinx, recently point
ed out the reason for this more rapid
decay. The irrigation of Egypt has de-
cidedly changed the climate in the last
few decades. Instead of being con-
stantly dry, the sphinx now becomes
rain-soaked for from fifteen to eight
cen days of each year. The wind
from the desert, "khamasseen," carry
ing the sand before 1t, beats upon the
soft limestone of the sphinx Will it is
wet, and eats it away exactly as does
the sand blast used In manufactures.
When the sand blast is used for
etching on glass, the parts which are
not to be affected are covered with
parafIln. Mr. Caffall believes, there,
fore that if the surface Of the sphinx
were treated with paraffin, it would
much better withstand the sand storms
and the rains. Expeyimentally he
has found that under a "rubbing-bed'
the stone so treated wears away only
ono quarter as fast as the natural
stone.
The experience in treating the obel-
isk here has shown just the methods
that would be necessary on the sphinx.
Experiments which were made then at
the citys expense showed that the
stone can be heated to the melting
point of the wax, as far below the sur.
face as twenty inches. The wax be-
ing applied with a brush, the hot stone
absorbs it, filling up the pores com:
pletely and excluding moisture.
The obelsk when treated in 1885,
had so disintegratcd from the frosts
that 7S0 pounds of flakes and
chips were removed when it was
being waterproofed. In some cases
fakes of eighteen inches in diameter
and four inches thick had become de-
tached. In order to fill up whatever
cracks might exist beneath the surface
a triangular tank was used and the
melted parafIin forced against the face
of the stone by hydraulic pressure,
thus entering all the interstices, and
sealing the partly detached fragments
in their places. This same method
would probably have to be used on
the sphinx. Altogether the operation
would probably take about two
months.
Mr.. Caffall is in hope that somo
archaeological society or public spirited
man will look into the practicability
Of his plan. II the great monument
is really in danger Of destruction, and
his process will save it, he thinks that
an experiment should at least be made.
He is doubtful if the Khedives Govern
ment could be prevailed on to take an
interest in the project.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
Uses of Gasoicne.

A WOODEN cloth dampened with gaso-
1ene will make the dirt disappear as if
by magic when used for cleaning por-
celain sinks, batLtubs or marble wash
bowls.
-, Gasolene is also sovereign remedy
for bugs. 1t can be literally poured
ON the mattress, springs and bed with
out injuring the most delicate carpet,
and every bug will disappear.
The dalntiest 1eckwear, which it is
impossible to wash, if left over night
ir an air-tight vessel of sasolene, will
look fresh and new when carefully
dried.-Womans Home Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
Now Table Decorations.

Hand-painted ribbons make pretty
table decoration for change. a wide
white-satin ribbon is placed all along
the table at either side, bearing hand
painted designs at intervals. Hunting
is:enes make the most effective designs,
With all the scenes placed in proper Or
DIR from start to finish. Designs from
tie seasons are also very effective ar
ranged in this way, spring at one end
Of the table and winter at the other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
For Wounds from Rusty Nails.

Very often we read or hear Of some
che who las met with the accident Of
having a rusty nail thrUot into his foot
Or hand, which frequently causes lock-
jaw. A writer supplies the following
simple remedy, vouchins for its eff
cacy, ard certainly it might be tested
without much trouble and no danger
1t is simply to smoke the wound, or
any brUi:se or wound that is inlamed,
with burning woolen cloth. 1t is said
that in 20 minutes the smoke will take
the pain out Of the worst case of in
1ammation arising from such wound.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
Deafnesa Cannot Be Cured

by local OBLIGATIONS rs thoy cannot roach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to euro deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an
intlamed condition OF the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is In
famed YOU have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed
Deafness is tho result, and unless the infla!n-
nation can bo taken out md this tube re-
stored to it's normal condition, hearing Will
DO destroyc>. forever. Nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflamed condition Of the mucous surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Cir
euiars sent free. FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall'S Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
THE AMENDMENT.

Wantanno-Here, reaG over this fea'
ture of the proposed. character amend
ment and tell me what it means.
Dunno (after reading it carefully
eleven times)-It means that in any
case of emergency the Board Of Edu'
cation may employ or remove any
teacher or head of department if it
can.-Los Angeles Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

st. Il, uis IN d San Francisco r. r.
Offers TO the colonist half fare, plus 200
to points in Arkansas, Missouri, Nebraska
Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and
Indian Territories, on the following dates
Nov. and IS, Dec. and 1G, Jan. and 90
Feb. 8 and II, March and II, April and
81. Write for advertising matter, rates and
information to W. T. SAUNDERS, GA. P. D.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
Tho Horse Chestnut Tree.

The horse chestnut tree is supposed
to have originated in Northern India,
and is very extensively cultivated as
an ornamental shade tree. The nuts
are used in South Europe for feeding
sheep and horses. The American spe-
cies grows in the western and south
ern United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
QUITE FRIENDLY.

"When want to borrow dollar
never go to friend" he said, as if he
were leading up to something.
"Ah! WE'LL" replied the other, ex.
tending his hand, "let us be friends. T"
-Yonkers Statesman,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
HEROIC REMEDIES.

"They claim that peritonitis is
:"re for appendicitis.
81 suppose that's on the same prin-
ciple that beheading is sure cure for
squirting. g."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
THE USUAL PRACTICE

If wealth were mine," they heard him
say,
The world should praise my generous
way"
But when at last wealth sought his
door.
He locked it up and looked for more.
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17
NOTHING LACKING,

Customer (emerging from bargain.
counter crush)-Help! My leg is
broken!
Floorwalker-You will find the
crutch department, sir, on the fourth
floor in the rear.-Tit-Bits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving. n
full statement of your case, and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Santarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
nessafter first days use OF Dr.. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer. s2trlal bottle and trectisefree
DIR. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

nervous irritable MOTHER often the of Mysteries is
unfit to care chdn ruins achdS disposition and reacts
upon herself The trouble between children and their mothers
weakness entirely unfit to bear the strain her nerves
that governing child Involves impossible for her to do anything
calmly She cannot help it her condition suffering and
shattered the uterine system
with baache headache and all kinds OF a and she on the verge
Of prostratlon
When mother that she cannot be calm and quiet with her
children may condition needs attention. and she
take Lydia E. Pinhams Vegetable Compound
This medicine will build up her SYSTEM strengthen her nerves, and
enable calmly handle disobent child without scene The
children realize the difference and seeing their mother qe
will themselves become quiet
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

II. Elkhorn,
William the
has n q
Ohio, their famous catarhremcdy Peruna:
Medicine Co.. Columbus, Ohio. -,
Gntlemen IhGd hemorragcs of lungs for long time and at
and strength and
blood Increased Ueht
D 1t IS the oor II
death
LII STuR
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES cost but 10
cents per package.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Japan has an avenue Of trees fifty miles
long extending from the town of Namada
IN Nikko
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Mrs. .Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetl.lng soften the gums, reduces lndamma-
lion .allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. abottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Six million pineapples are grown Tor
shipment in the Bahamas annually.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Women are not lacking in a sense
of humor when it comes to humorips
their whims.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Cabmen in Berlin are on duty a little
over fifteen hours day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Thousands of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know it, because it
has been called some other name than ca
tarrh. The fact is catarrh is catarrh whcr-
ever located, and another fact which is OF
equally great Importance is that Peruna
cures catarrh wherever located.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption is On infalllblt
medicine for coughs and colds.-N: w
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, lSUO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

The yearly export of silks from Switzer
land is valued at nearly $40, 100000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

kleptomania may not be o contagious
disease. but it is taking.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-17

The cargoes are run" in the little
villages along the Quebec coast, and
where one craft is caught six escape.
If fortune fails, the vessel is too poor
to fetch much when sold after confis-
cation, and an agent of the syndicate
buys her in again. The immense pro-
fit on the cargoes compensate for an
occasional loss. The spirit which
forms the base of concoctions sold to
the Quebeckers can be bought in st.
Pierre for 60 cents gallon. 1t is doc
tored with fusel oil, noxious drugs,
coloring matter and rain water (the
best dilutant), and is sold for $3.50 a
gallon to those for whom it is destined.
1t is vile stuff, but 1t maddens the vol
atile French Canadians and they like
it. Canada's revenue loses about $780,
600 year in consequence.
For Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
and New England the proceedings are
not so barefaced. Some sort of secrecy
is observed. False bulkbeads and Sc
cret compartments are provided in the
smuggling craft, and these are
crammed with more costly commodi-
ties than go up the st. Lawrence.
When a customs detective in any At
lantic seaport suspects Pierrois craft
he goes through her from truck to
keelson, prying into fish casks, boring
through bulkheads, removing her in
ner skin and overturnihg things gen.
orally, and not often is he disappoint-
o5
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
"John Doe" in England.

Forty-nine years ago to-day died
two near relatives-in the legal pro-
fession-of the celebrated Mrs. Har-
ris'-John Doe and Richard Roe.
For centuries their connection with
landed property had been extensive
and peculiar. If Smith wished to
eject Jones' Smith became John Doe,
the plaintiff, and Jones was compelled
to join in the legal comedy by becom-
ing Richard Roe, the defendant.
Those names were also inserted in
criminal proceedings as pledges to
prosecute A curious incident hap
pened at the trial, in 1724, of Louis
Houssart for the murder Of his wife.
Among other pleas in the bar to and
abatement of the proceedings, he
pleaded that there were no such per-
sons as John Doe and Richard Roe"
To this 1t was replied that there were
two such persons in Middlesex, one
a weaver, the other a soldier, and
this fact was sworn to, This legal
fiction was abolished on October "a,
S52.-London Chronicle.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11

cost of each of these dinners rarely
falls below $500, and as there are three
regular ones, those to the Cabinet, the
supreme Court and the Diplomatic
Corps, besides the lesser ones which
constantly have to be given in the
honor of distinguished people whose
duties bring them to the capital, and
whose positions make it incumbent on
the President to show them this atten.
tlon. it can easily be computed what a
drain these entertainments are on the
executive salary. The Government ap-
propriates $4,000 annually for the ex-
penses of the White House. This in
cludes the $500 paid to the steward,
all servant hire, with the exception of
the cook. coachmen and one maid all
usual repairs and ordinary refurnish-
lngs.-New York Sun.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
Coronation Rules.

The King ras decided that Ameri-
cans are not to be admitted to the cor
onation, even though they may come
arrayed in gorgeous vestments and
ropes of pearls and diamonds. The
space in Westminster Abbey is limited.
The pageant will be paid for by the
British taxpayer, and until every tax.
payer who may wish to view the cere-
mony finds a seat, there must be no
admittance for the representative
male or female-of foreign shoddydom.
There is the more reason for insisting
upon this If 1t be true, as asserted, that
some Of those who claim right to be
present are offering to sell their tickets
In New York to the highest bidder
London Truth.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
ElnsiYe Irish Rrnpne.

There has always been deal Of bad
'brogue" written by Englishmen, G..
w. Stevens wrote "praste," evidently
assuming that as the Celt says
"baste" for beast" he will say
'praste" for priest" whereas he is
more likely to say 'priesht" Thacke-
ray, superexcellent at depicting Irish
character, made his Irishmen speak
impossible brogue He blended the
barbarlsms Of a dozen dialects in the
mouth of Captain Costigan Kipling
did much the same with Mulvaney.
English dabblers in brogue copied
Thackeray for years; then they copied
Kipling, and when the inimitable
Dooley "came to the fore" they took
a fresh turn and made all their Irish
men speak the brogue Of Mayo
The Academy.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
A shrinkage in Values.

The eager poet wrapped 1t up care
fully and set out for the city, where
the leading magazine editors sat in
Judgment on such as his-or, rather,
on such as might not hope to be quite
as his; and it was night when he came
to the city. At the hotel where he
chose to lodge he passed 1t to the
clerk, with instructions to place 1t In
the safe, where valuables were kept
for security.
"What value?" the clerk inquired.
The poets face flushed with pride.
"It is, perhaps, scarcely possible TO
place value upon 1t, but"
"Say two hundred?' suggested the
busy and practical clerk.
"That is, perhaps, something of the
sort they will place upon It," replied
the poet, with a deprecatory curl Of
his lip. Eyes; say two hundred" and
he sighed
The clerk checked 1t at two hundred
and put 1t away in the safe. Next
morning the poet arose, paid for his
lodge, received 1t safely into his hands
again and went forth. The afternoon
was waning when the poet, looking
wan and weary, stood again at the ho'
tel desk, with it mo longer with large
y in his hand.
"Ah!' said the clerk. "Care for II
again? Same value, suppose"
4. wJgsla,lgSer7xLah-not exactly" said the
poet, still eagef.ly, but of different
variety of eager. 1tt.tnlnk-er-an-
what was going to say, was-ac'-sET,}as
matter of fact-er-cOuld you let ny
have half dollar on it?"
The clerk said he couldn't hardly do
it just then, and the poet took it and
went back to his humble village, where
he opened a tin shop and did quite
well.-New York Times.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
Park Python Eats a Lizard.

The biggest Of the eight pythons in
Central Park menagerie took a notion
that it would not wait until Tuesday
for it's weekly meal, and, gliding down
from its perch on the tree trunk, 1t
swallowed the two-foot iguiana, or
green lizard, that lived in the cage
with 1t.
The lizard, which had row of pro-
jecting sharp horns from its back, OBJ
jected but could not get away. Its
body had disappeared, but its tail still
wriggling a protest when Keeper Jake
Cook entered the monkey house,
where the reptiles are.
There was a decided bulge in the
snakes graceful lines as it later
spread itself out to digest its break
fast.-New York Sun.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
OFFICERS:

President, Louis P. Shoemaker; 1st
Vice President, Wilton j. Lambert; I'd
Vice President, N. E. Robinson; Sd
Vioe-President, Thomas Blagden; 4th
Vice President, DIR. Henry Darling;
Secretary, John G. Keene; Treasurer,
N. E. Robinson.
a6y" Total Membership about 200.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATIONS
List of Officers together With
Time and Place of rIeetiug'
IN THE ALTER OF THESE ASSOCiATIOSS
THE FIRES ARE BURNING FOR ALL
rNt PEOPLE OF THE SUBURBS
East End Suburban Citizens
Association.
Meetings are held the list Mon
day Evening in each month at
18th and II streets N. E.
OFFICERS:
President, William H. Ernest; Vice.
President, Hugh A. Kane; Secretary, j.
NJ Wood; Treasurer, Aug. W. Stuoener'
BaS~Total membership about 70.
BrightWOOd Park Citizens
Association,
Meetings are held the Third
Tuesday Evening i'm each month
In Thomas Eail,
OFFICERS;
President, w. Nick. Clayton; Vice.
President, Chas. w. Parker; Secretary,
Frank j. Mstoalf; Treasurer, w. S.
Detwilor,
B@S- ~ >tal membership about 70.
OFFICERS:
Citizens Northwest Suburban
Association.
Meetings are held the First Fri
day Evening in Each Month in
the Town Hall, Tenleytown, DC.
OFFICERS:

President, Chus. c. Lancaster; 1st
o-Prosdent, Jas. L. Tate; End Vice.
President, Col. Robert l. Fleming; 3rd
Vice-President, A. 4. Shoemaker; 4th
Vice President DR.. A. NJ. Ray; 9th Vice
President, Prof. Louis L, Hooper; Secre-
tary, DIR. j, w, Chappel; Treasurer,
Ohas. r. Morgan; Sergeant-at- Arms,
Andrew j. Borga; Chairman Executive
Commi tteo, Louis 2. Shoemaker.
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11

A Pointer.-When you order goods
from Hartig, the hardware man, 500
Fl St., N. E., they come the same day.
There is no delay like there is In cases
where goods are ordered from Balti-
more, Philadelphia, Chicago or other
foreign houses,
The suburban citizen., 1902-01-11
8ightWOOd Avenue Citizens
Association.

Meetings are Held she Second FRI
day Evening in Each Month in
BriRhtwOOd Hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-25
COAL PRICES ADVANCED.
The Reading Adds Fifty Cents to the
Ton Price for Damages.

.
Philadelphia, Oct 25.-in view of the
resumption of mining of anthracite
coal the Philadelphia & Reading Rail
ing statements:
The reports of the superintendehts
in charge of the mines show that, as
result of the strike, the mines and NM
il,g plants have sustained considerable
injury and their Respective WORKING
organizations have been impaired. FOR
some time to come the colllelles can
rot be worked to produce their average
quantity of COAL This will increase the
cost of production. Estimates have
been submitted showing the probable
increase in cost per ton at the several
groups of collieries. Tie general aver
age exceeds so cents per ton.
You will, therefore, add to the cir
cular price so cents per ton-this addl-
tional price to continue until the first
of january, 1903. by which time we
hope to reach a normal condition OF
mining and production.
notwithstanding the fact that dur
ing the strike no coal was sold by our
company at an advance over the circu-
lar price, the price has been unreal
scnably advanced to the public by some
retail dealers. In the distribution of
the coal. therefore, you will. SO far as
practicable, supply the dealers who are
willing to sell coal to the public at rea-
sonable prices. Where dealers seek to
obtain an unfair profit from the public
you will promptly take steps to supply
the reasonable demands of the public
directly' -