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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Ebdul Hamid's Treasury.

Turkey may be poor and oppressed,
but the sultan has in his treasury q
collection which even at forced sale
TSdfd pay the entire debt of the coun-
try. The treasury consists of three
large halls, full 6f all sorts of pre-
cious articles, but, unfortunately, the
light is so bad that close inspection
is almost impossible. At the entrance
a splendid throne, captured from the
Persians, is the first object seen. 1t is
one mass of pearls and studded all
over with precious stones The first
hall is filled with vast collection Of
gold and silver cups and plates, an
cient stones, jewclled daggers, swords,
knives and suits of armor. From the
top OF second throne hangs a huge
emerald, which looks too large to be
real Gases round the room contain
necklaces, brooches and rings by hun
dreds. A dressing table covered with
pearls is exceedingly beautiful. Among
this mass of treasures it is rather sur
prising to fEG such articles as modern
silver mounted dressing bags, telc;
scopes, Photographic cameras, and even
a case of razors. The next hall Is
given up to gold and silver ornaments
and blue china, and lovely sets Of
coffee cup holders worked in gold and
silver and precious stones, with mag
nificent collection of enamelled cop
per bowls Among the ornaments were
many toys made out Of the most pre-
cieus material. The body Of one little
doll was formed out single pearl.
The third hall contains quantities Of
coins. No attempt has been made to
classify them, but they are beautifully
arranged in large cases. No one In
the treasury, not even the guardians,
seems to know anything about the
history Of the articles conaded to their
care,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Fasting and Loss of Weight.

During prolonged fast the loss of
weight is unusually rapid at first, and
decreases as time goes on; death en-
sues when a certain percentage Of the
loss has been reached. and this per-
centage varies according to the origi.
nal weight. Fat animals may lose half
their weight, thinner ones perhaps
two-ffths; a man or woman Cf rather
spare build, weighing 143 pounds,
might therefore lose about fifty-fve
pounds before succumbing. Children
die after a fast of from three to five
days, during which they have lost
quarter of their weight. Healthy
adults, however, have tasted fifty days
when water has been taken. A Ger
man physician reports the case of a
woman, aged Al years, who tasted for
forty-three days, taking water freely
She lost forty-four pounds out of 143
pounds, and died from exhaustion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Venezuelan l'carIs,

When the Spanish discovered vene-
zuela they found the natives wearing
pearls for ornament and the fishery
is still tourishing today. More than
400 boats are employed in the work,
each one paying about s3 per year to
the government. The pearls are Of
fine Quality, usually white or yellow
and rarely black Only recently a
white pearl valued at $1,000 was found.
The shell of the pearl oyster Of Vene-
zuela is small and Of poor quality. The
oysters themselves are short lived
eight years or so. A French company
has lately been formed TO exploit the
fisheries by means OF divers, who take
only the mature shells and leave the
smaller sorts, so that the beds will not
be exhausted. The annual output Of
these fisheries is about 100000 and it
is said that most of the pearls are sold
in Paris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
No Chicken,

Trust messenger boy to be up on
expressive slang. The particular one
who had a message TO deliver yester-
day morning at the Office of the general
passenger agent Of the Pennsylvania
railroad was as tough looking speci-
men as you could find in days jour
ney. His cap was placed at perilous
angle on his frowsy head, tobacco
stains lurked about the corners Of his
mouth, and he was putting cigarette
stump. The dignifed clerk who took
the message scowied.
"sign dat" demanded the boy. hold
ing out his slip. and ezpectoratins CO.
piously on the floor
"I'll have you pat out of here if you
don't know how to behave, said the
clerk, severely.
A look of scorn passed over the
boys grimy features. "Aw, don't git
lev wild me, or III slide all over
youse!" he exclaimed. Then he saun-
tered out whistling go Away Back
and Sit Down. philadelphia Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
SHE KNEW.

Seems to me that the rising gen.
Grafton is rising pretty fast said the
bachelor, who expects soon to become
a benedict, after his friends had given
him up as hopeless. II was out walk
ing with my intended the other day.
and her small niece, girl not ever
seven years of age, accompanied us.
Naturally the conversation. owing to
the near approach of our wedding day,
took a turn that was interesting to
two of US, but not to the third.
Finally turned TO the young lady
who is soon to lie My bride aid said
with a smile:
"I suppose ell this talk is over the
little ones head?'
Before she could reply the nose Of
the little one went up several degrees,
and she answered icily, her words
falling like SO many hailstones on a
tin roof:
"Oh, don't mind mel l know what
it is! I've been in love myself
1T was several minutes before I sue.
ceeded in catching my breath
Free Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
A Ducks Suicide

Sportsmen who hunt ducks on in
land streams and lakes have frequently
known them to dive when wounded
ami fail 10 appear again
A professional guide who has shot
ducks for many years along the upper
Hudson says he has solved the myste-
ry. He shot wood duck that fell
wounded and GiYed in still water. It
did not reappear, and when he came
to look for it under water he could see
the bird hanging with its bill to root.
It was quite dead, and considerable
force vas ne ossary to loosen its hold.
Thv hunter firmly believes that the
duck committed suicide by drowning
to keep from falling into the hands CT
its mortal enemy-mon.-New York
Times
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Relics of tho Past.

One of the most precious possessions
Of the Reims library is an cvangelis-
tary in the Slav language. This work
is in two volumes, the first dating
buck to the 11th century and the Sec
oad to the end of the 14th. 1t has
OILY been the property of the Reims
library since the revolution, having
previously belonged to the cathedral
10 which Cardinal dc Lorraine had
presented it. The first volume is writ
ten in the Cyrillan character, the sec
end in the Glagolitic. According to
the legend, it was on this book that
the kings of France took the oath at
their coronation ceremony. The IL
jrary also possesses a manuscript dat
ing from the year 1919. describing the
marriage of Henry /. of France with
Anne of Russia, which was celebrated
at Reims.-Notes and Queries.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
After the hildren Left.

Every Que had gone to. bed and the
lights were out. A few dying Goals
the remains OF the cheerful sitting
room fire still glowed in the crate and
threw dark shadows of the furniture
into corners. Philips little rocking
chair lay where he had thrown it.
face down, on the rug in front of the
fire, for mamma had fancy that
Philip would pick it up in the morn.
ing.
But presently the little rocking chair
rolled over and regained its upright
position.
"Hullo, there" it called to nam.
mas sewing chair, which stood by the
table. Don't you think it's a shame
for little fellow to be treated so?"
The rocking chair gave a gentle
little rocking motion and said indul
gently:
"Oh, we'll, you have good fun with
Philip sometimes and he ran off in a
hurry"
I'VE do have sport, that's fact, u
chuclied the small chair. Sometimes
I'm horse and have to gallop just
like this" he rocked furiously, "and
sometimes I'm locomotive and I GO
ahead of whole train of chairs. And
sometimes I'm a cradle and Daisy
rocks her doll to sleep in me. But she's
a nice little girl SO l don't mind it
very much. l prefer being a horse,
though
"The children have flinny fancies,' u
said the sewing chair, rocking gently.
"Of course l often help to rock the
baby to sleep. But that's pleasure.
He's a dear little chap" And
papa's big rocking chair shook his big
arms and rocked solemnly back and
forth as if he thought so, too.
"But Philip is careless boy" put
In the little rocking chair. for he
thought they had been sentimental
long enough. He leaves his toys
all over The floor. And he knocks me
around the room until every joint l
have cracks. l shall certainly break
some day.
"He is careless" sighed the little
sewing chair, but he will be better
by and by.
The little chair perked himself up
and Gown in his efforts to see into the
corners of the rooms. Il know those
wooden soldiers gre all over the
floor. He ran out of the room before
he picked them up.
"It would serve him right of some
Of them were stepped on" said the
big chair, sternly. He rocked himself
severely hack and forth, and knocked
over little table which stood just be-
hind him.
There you go! It's done now!" en-
claimed the little chair excitedly, as
n rafting and crumbling noice fol-
lowed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
A NTotbcr'. Sacrifice,

Martha Russell, aged 40, died last
night from starvation. The woman
was assisted by the township for
more than two years, and six months
ago was threatened with being sep
arated from her four small children
and sent to the poor farm if she called
for assistance again.
She never called and nothing was
heard from her until last night, when
the county doctor was called. She
was removed to the hospital, but was
beyond all medical aid. A post-mor-
tenn examination was made this morn
ing and it was revealed that starva-
ton was the cause of her death.
The children are all in good condi-
tiol. One of the little ones said that
their mother would work all day and
then spend the money for something
to eat, which she would give to them
and go without herself.-Anderson
Qnd). Correspondence, Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Snake Swallowing Ynuns.

Forest and Stream contains
an article in which one of u
party of Missouri sports tells a snake
story, in which he says he saw 80
little cottonmouth snakes run from the
mouth of an old one he had killed.
Now, l take it that this is meant for
joke, but l can tell true snake story
in which this kind OF thing did actu-
ally occur. During my boyhood days
l attended school at the old Crawford
schcolhouse, near my home, On the
west fork Uf White river, near where
Brentwood now is on the st. Louis &
San Francisco railroad One day was
going down a hill to the creek, when
some 80 feet from the waters edge
| saw lying in the sun on ledge Of
large rocks a snake, and around 1t
were quite a number of small ones.
picked up a stone and threw it at the
large snake, when, to my utter aston
ishment, the small snakes began to
run into the mouth Of the large one,
and soon were all gone. called some
other boys, and we killed the large
snake and cut it into two pieces, when
the small ones, II In number, rolled
out on the ground, and we killed them:
They were about six inches long, OF. a
dark brown color, the same as the
large one, which was rusty black or
brown, and between four and five feet
long.
My father once killed a rattlesnake
in a log near the same place, and
found it filled with small snakes, which
were as lively as they could be; but
he did not see them enter the snake.
But saw the ones killed crawl into
the mouth of the large snake and killed
them all. have told this to number
of people, who looked at me in the
most incredulous manner, and refused
to believe my snake story, but it is
true in every particular.-Correspond-
ence in Forest and Stream.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
AFancx College Crow.

There is a gentleman who is beyond
his school days who is interested IN
chickens. Recently he learned that
there was an institution of learning
where course of instruction was Civ
en- in chickenology and duckology, or
in those branches designated by scien-
tific names. The fowl fancier thought
the matter cver-was he too old? He
decided to consult his friends.
81 don't mind the schoolroom," he
said with frown, "but it is the
thought of the other class meetings
Just as like as not we will all wear
goose quills in our hats and have a
college yell something like this:
'Quack, quacl, quack! Cock-a-doodle-
do! Roasters, broilers, 1927 Alba
ny Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

The use of acetylene for lighting
railway cars has made considerable
progress in the last year or two, and
a number Of Continental lines are
so Illuminated. 1t is a good deal of
an innovation, however, to extend thi"
kind of lighting to street omni' ses.
Such is the case, nevertheless and ac-
eerding to reliable London paper, it
sanms probable that before Ions all
TIE omnibuses in the metropolis @ill
te so lighted One of the largest
omnibus lines haXe been driven to
system Of lighting for six months,
and so satisfactory has the illumin-
alton proved that it has been decided
to apply it to the whole of the rolling
stock. 1t is intimated that the various
omnibus lines have been driven to
adopt radical innovations on account
of the keen competition of the under
ground electric lines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

The depth Of the atmosphere is still
matter of great uncertainty. The
Belgian Royal Meteorological Observ-
atory has been seeking to throw light
on the problem, and has collected
these widely varying estimates by dis
tinguished authorities: Blot, 40 miles;
Bravais, 10; Mann; 81; Callandran,
100; Schiaparelli, 125; Marie Davy,
1877; Ritter, ZIG. Early in the last
century British physicists generally
assume the depth of be At miles.
Meteors, which become incandescent
through friction with the air, afford
a means Of roughly testing these esti-
mates, and Sir Robert Ball shows
Ritters figures to be nearest, by stat.
ing that meteors have been observed
at a height of more than 200 miles:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Deofness Copuot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach tho
diseased portion of the ea-. There ia only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this sgbs is inhamed
you have a rumblins sound or rimperfecthear-
ing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is
the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever.
Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an infamed 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. Circulars
sent free. F. J. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
High Balloon Ascenslon.

NM. siering and Berson of the me-
teorological institute of Berlin have
lately ascended in balloon CT 5000
cubic metres capacity TO the great
height of 10000 metres (33,S00 feet).
Success was possible only because the
aeronauts began to breathe pure oxy-
gen at an elevation of about 5000 me-
tres. The scientific results Of this as
cension nre now in process of ca!cula-
ton and will shortly be published.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

TWhat has happened" asked the
sewing chair, trying to see into the
back of the room.
I0nly that some of the soldiers
have lalen off the table, and nes
rdcking all over them" called out the
little chair. Now Philip will catch
ttifor leaving them on the floor.
fThe big chair still rocked sedately.
"Well, it will serve Philip right" he
said, presently.
"But what about u.s." asked the
little voice from under the rocking
chair.
:. 1t came 50 suddenly that the big
chair gave a jump which nearly
caused him to fall over.
"What-what is it?" he gasped. At
which the little chair giggled and
the sewing chair smiled quiet lLtle
smile to itself, while it kept up its
gentle rocking. Evidently the little
sewing chair was so in the habit Of
rocking the baby to sleep that it kept
on rocking even when there was no
baby there.
"You see," went on the little voice,
: you've rocked over me and broken OF
my legs, and you've rocked over my
brother and broken off his head. How
are we going to get mended, want to
know? Philip didn't do it, you did"
persisted the little. voice. indignant
ly.
The big chair was still SO astounded
that he did not speak at once. Then
he repeated monotonously Philip
left you on the floor. 1t serves him
right" And he went on rocking
sterly. "But my legs are broken and
| can't stand UP to hold my gum"
walled the little voice.
Never mind" put in the little sew
ing chair, anxious to make peace
1.-The mother bought a bottle of glue
today. I saw her put it on the mantel
piece. When she rocks the baby to
sleep tomorrow III whisper to her
that it would be good plan to glue
your legs on. And your brothers head
can be stuck on, too. You will be as
good as ever. The little sewing chair
bean1cd with kindness on the little
wooden soldier.
That's So" called out the little
rocking chair cheerfully. Philip
shall make up tomorrow for all the
mischief he caused tonight. He shall
stand me up straight and pick up his
toys and mend the soldiers that were
broken"
"And l think we'll suggest to him
to mend the baby's woolly dog that
he dropped down stairs last week."
said the sewing chair.
".Yes, indeed" cried the small chair
philips pretty good fellow after
all. A little careless sometimes"
"But he'll grow" put in the sewing
chair.
"And he bangs me and makes me do
lots of things l don't Ike"
Giles a very lively boy certainly"
Interrupted the big chair.
"But he don't mean to do wrong, and
Win our advice"
"And little glue" added the big
chair.
He'll fix things all right tomorrow"
"Certaihy lie will" said the gentle
sewing chair. Hes a pretty gcod
fellow, after all"
The little soldier said nothing. He
was relieved to notice that his legs
lay near enough so Philip could find
them easily.
And just then the last coal died out
and tnat's all know about it.-Mar
ion Brewer, in the Brooklyn Eagle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
SILENTLY ASSENTED.

The Nervous Pedestrian ran plump
into a Stolid Individual standing in
front Of a Clothing Store.
"You DUMMY" he shouted
The Stolid Individual ignored the
Accusation. "A Second Glance showed
the Neryous Pedestrian that he was
Right.-1os Angeles (Cal.) Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

Incandescent alcohol lamps have
been under investigation by the Prus-
sian railway officials in competition
with acetylene lamps. 1t is asserted
that the unpleasant odor emitted by
them is practically prohibitive of
their use.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

The introduction Of telephones in
coal mines has been suggested. In
cases of accidents the imprisoned
miners could communicate at once
with friends at the surface, state the
nature of the peril, and perhaps sug
gest modes of immediate relief.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

offered for sharpening scissors is de-
scribed by one of the hardware jour-
hels, whose editorial department
vouches for its efficiency. 1t consists Of
q small glass rod with bulb ends con:
venient for holding. To sharpen the
scissors it is only necessary to draw
the rod backward and forward few
times between the blades. When test
ed, says this journal, on the dullest
pair of scissors in the Office. it was
found to act in quite magical man.
ner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

A very simple, but effectual, means
of keeping telegraph poles from rot
ting has been devised and put into
use in France. The bottom Of the
pole up to and little above the sur
face of the ground, is encased in M
earthenware pipe, and the space be.
tween the pipe and the pole is filled
with o mixture of sand and resin,
which solidfies and becomes water.
proof.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Orr rreeidents' Danger.

All Of the presidents of the United States
have been in the habit of mingling freely with
the people, but the danger of this procedure
was very emphatically pointed out in the tra-
gedy OF a few months age. It is also danger
Gus to trifc with unknown medicines for
indigestion, dyspepsia, tlatulency,. ccnstipa-
tion, biliousness OF malaria, fever and ague.
The safest medicine to take is HoStctter's
stomach Bitters. 1t will positively cure these
diseases. Try il and see.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
Animals In tho United States

The department of agriculture has
recently published all estimate of the
arimal population of the country on
Jan. l, 1900. 1t comprised 1S,537.524
horses, about 100000 mules. about
100000 cattle, 1G,292.3G0 milch cows,
81, ,2S3,O65 sheep. As automobile trac-
tior is introduced the number Of
horses and mules will gradually di-
minish, and the effect Is already eyi-
dent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

Flywheel accidents can be provided
for by insurance policies covering all
damages to persons and prop
erty caused by the breaking of
the flywheels. The wheels are iii
spected before the policy is issued
and at regular intervals thereafter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

No matter what ails you, headache to q
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscAEETs help nature,
cure You without a grippe or pain, produce
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-
cAnETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has Z. G. G.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

The waves left ln sand by tidal cur
rent have been found by Dr. Vaughan
Cornish to measure 5 1-2 to 54 feet
from ridge to ridge. the common
length being IL TO % feet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22
A Happy Day.

Two little girls, in gowns of blue;
Two little boys, with blouses new;
Four little spades, to dig the sand;
Ono little pail, for each right hand.
Now if you put all these together.
And add blue skies and sunny weather,
Tho yellow sand and tho ripping sea.
What do they makc2 Pray tell to me.
Ah, you need not count. That's not the way
To find ont the sum of n happy day.
e. NJ. Norris. in Youths Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

FITS permanently cured. offs or nervous.
ness after first days use OF DR.. klines Great
Nerve Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise fres
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch ST., Phila. Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

Send box of Tet:erine. It's the only thing
That makes any impression on stubborn
Ring Worm Mrs. Katie Oldham, Montalba,
Anderson County, Texas. Soc. by mail from
j. T. Shuptrine, Sa, annah, Ga, if your drug
list don't keep it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

The chap who built obelisks must have
been paid by the column.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

Mrs. Winslow Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces intiamn ma
tibn. allars pain, cures wind collie CSC a bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-01-22

The revolver may not be sociabie
weapon, but it never goes off by itself.