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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Dangerous For Women.

1t is the inclination of advancing
years to shirk responsibilities, and a
very dangerous tendency it has proved
to be for women. When the charm Of
youth has disappeared there is a great
er need to keep the public eye from
noting the loss of each year. 1t is all
very we'll to moralize about accepting
old age-frankly, there is nothing but
regret for any Of us in parting with
our youthful attractions. Certainly
there should be no shame in striving
to retain them as long as possible or
hiding their loss from the eyes of the
world. There is something repulsiVe
in the havoc time makes with human
flesh, and any truthful woman will ad-
NIT 1t. If care in bathing, in eating, in
sleeping, in dressing, in fact, in all the
departments Of life, will allow us to
be attractive to the eye, pray let US
practice it to the very limit of capac-
ity.-Boston Traveller.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Why Froes Arc Cold.

Many boys have probably wondered
why frogs are cold to the touch, and
some of them look upon these little
creatures with a sort Of horror, be-
lieving that they have no blood. But
such is not the case. for they have not
only blood. but they possess nerves and
can feel Perhaps If this were more
generally known there would not be so
many hcartless boys. who seem to take
special delight in torturlng frogs and
toads. According to scientists, frogs
are cold blooded because they consume
very little air. 1t is the same with
fishes. Without plentiful supply Of
air there is not much animal heat, be-
cause combustion is slow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
DistaSSee Lends Enchantment..


In one of Mr.. Chase's classes in
painting was young chap who could
not paint pictures much better than
he could save money, and the allow
ance given to him by his father was
very often gone before he knew it. One
day Mr.. Chase was talking to the
class on the subject of perspective, and
this particular student did not appear
to get the idea very clearly. To make
it plain Mr.. Chase went back to the
rudiments to get good start.
"You understand" he said, "that the
farther you get away from any object
the smaller it appears?"
The young fellow shook his head.
NO." he replied doubtfully, "I'm not
so sure about that"
Mr.. Chase was provoked and not a
little surprised ct such ignorance and
said so.
"It's all right as to some things re-
sponded the student, "but not all. Now,
there's ten dollar bill. The farther
I get away from that the bigger it ap-
pearS."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
HOW TO LOOK THROUGH A BRICK.

our illustra ton shows. In each cor
ner of the rectangular tube f e d G,
formed by the three boxes, piece OF
mirror is fastened at an angle of forty
five degrees. TO make it more effective
The two outside boxes can have knee
like extensions made Of cardboard and
pasted on the two openings. R indi'
Gates the brick. When flower or any
other object is placed on tha other end
of the rectangular tube a 1t will reflect
upon C, from G upon D. from D upon
E and from here upon F. In this last
piece Of mirror it will appear to the
eye Of the person looking into the open
ing to the left as if he had seen the
object in direct line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
LOOK AT THIS

% pie:e Dinner Sets ST 49,.
100 piece Dinner $467.
IA piece Dinaer Sets s2.55.
80 piece Plain Print Dinner Sets ,
s4.0O. ::
80 piece Decorated and Gold lined
Dinner Sets at $5 90.
4Tduz Sugar Dishes at locs e .ch =:
"A dUz lea Pots l0c each. ia,
% doz Covered .gisres:.S SOD. Ia re-: Esa:
size 26c. i. :, III =, +. = ;.
l:lot about. lO) Decorated covered
Dishe' 80 cents. 'rnese covered DISH
g are really worth $l.00 -.
About so doz Wash Bowls wor' b Soc
20 20 at % cents. -
aPitcuers to match Bowl ! 900 each.
3 doz $l.5O covered S,op.Pails at 75c.
4.doz Cabinets at SO cents. "a
About ~ doz S2.O0 Slop Jars at 81.
lot covered Chambers at 80 cents
675 doz inch Plates 211s cents each
70 doz cake 5 cents each. = 's
About 2OUO dozen White Plates as.
sorted &, Z, 8, at s cents each,
66 drz Soup Plates at t2Hc each.
Sas duz Tea Cups. and Saucers al
nc each or % cents per set
SS dog Gard Plates sc ~ cents,
10 doz Jumbo Coffee Cup,at 2Ec,
About 25 dog Decorated Plates al
0 cents each.
500 pieces Japanese China worth
double the price 10 20 at l0ceats
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Couch Cover.

Here is q gorgeous thing in the way
of q couch cover. 1t Is an improve
ment upon the ole time afghan. 1t is
crocheted in four broad strips the
length. These are put together with
bands of heavy linen lace insertion
wide, but not quite the width Of the
crochetlng. The whole is lined with
satin, which shows through the open
work pattern Of the lace and the robe
it is too elegant by this time to call
it anything else-is finished around the
edge with deep edge Of the lace. The
one in question Is crocheted Of two
shades Of olive green. 1t is really hand,
some.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
ANIMAL LANGUAGE.
Sounds Both shrtll .ad Low The
We Cannot Henr.


Most people suppose mole to be
dumb. but it is not. A mole can give
sound SO shrill that 1t hasn't nni
effect OH the human ear at all and III
other sound so low and soft that DC
human being can hear it. Yet IL wea,
sci can hear both these sounds as plain.
ly as you can the report Of gun. and
sound registering machine-the pho
sautograph-will show them both. with
.eores of other sounds you are deaf to-
The usual note of the mole Is low
pur, which 1t uses u good deal while
at work underground, and 1t can also
shout at the top Of its voice If hurt or
alarmed; but, though it shouted and
purred in your ear. you wouldn't hear
it. The sound register, however. with
its delicate pencil that marks the vol
ume Of sound on a paper. gives the
quality of both sounds.
A weasel, too, which Is one Of the
moles enemies, can hear these sounds
through q couple Of inches Of earth
and often catches the mole when be
throws up his hillocks Of earth. The
common field mouse, too. has q pur
that is altogether beyond you, though
you can hear him squeak plainly
enough if he is hurt. A deaths head
moth, too, can squeak, but that Is done
by rubbing his wings together and is
not voice at all.
But the champion of all creatures FOL
good hearing and one that can hear 8
sound that is over 100 degrees beyond
your own limit is the common thrush
and you may often amuse yourself BY
watching him at it. He can hear 9
lobworm moving underground. locate
him by the noise and haul him out
Often you may see thrush stand
perfectly still on your lawn. cock his
ear and listen intently. then make g
couple Of Steps and haul out "a Fat lob
worm. Even the starting. which Is
about the size of thrush, cannot dc
this, but he knows the thrush can. and
being q disreputable person. with nt
common honesty, he follows the yount
thrushes about on their worm hunt.
and steals the worms from them al
soon as they are caught-London An
swerS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
A Eeathered ouadruned.

The natural history class was in full
swing. and the schooltcacher was man
ifesting his usual inanisitivensss.
"Willie Rowlands." lie called. what
do we call creature with two legs"
"a biped. sir" said Willie.
"Name one"
"a man. sir.
"Good." was the fattering comment.
"Now. are there any feathercd BIZ
peds?"
Eyes. sir: chickens and ostriches.'
That's right. Now. what is Il quad
ruped?'
"a creature with four legs"
"Quite correct. Now. can you tell me
If there are any feathercd uuadru-
peds?"
"No-cr-oh yes. sir. I've just thought
of one"
"Have you? What is it?"
"a feather bed. sir
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

lOOO Fine Decorated Cnps and Sau-
GERS at 10 cents.
About $50 doz Plstters from s to Il
inches at 10 Cents each.
No limit you can buy as many as
J OIL want
About 100 doz Nappies 5, 6, 7,s,9,
and 10 inch at i0c each
l47 doz 4 IN Fruit Plates at21%c each
1876 doz Takers assorted 8 to 10 inch
l0c each, no limit
40 doz Table Pitchers pints, quarts
Z gallons 10 cents.
Sauce Boats 10 cents each.
10 dOz Brush Vases l0c each.
doz Covered Soap Dishrs at l0c.
A few doz 8 pieces Chamber Sets al
sl.25 each.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Oldest Clock In the World.

The great clock OF Wells cathedral.
in Somerscts!iirc. England.' is very
nearly the oldest and certainly the
most interesting of clocks in existence.
It was built in 1322 by Peter Light
foot, one Of the monks of Glastonbury
abbey, six miles from Wells. where ii
ran for go years until The abbey was
dissolved by Henry VIII. and its las
abbot hanged over the town gateway.
The clock was then removed 10 Wells
where 1t has been running ever since.
st. Nicholus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
..x,ums For Birds and Beasts

Such is the reverence in India for
certain birds and beasts that wealthy
Hindoos have established homes or
asyums for the aged and infirm among
them. One of these. a few miles from
Calcutta. has d staff Of about eighty
servants and an experienced veteri-
nary surgeon. On festal occasions the
COWS in these -asylums are decorated
and feted by natives who travel long
distances for the privilege. One of tile
established sights of the city of Bon-
bay is the Pinjrapole, a spot where
wornout or diseased creatures are sent
by benevolent Hindoo citizens and
there maintained until they die or are
restored to health.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Animals and Second Sight.

1t is Il common belief that many AMI.
mails sec ghosts ana futur: events
Kerner declares that tEey are endowed
with second sight. This faculty is
thought to he especially strong in dogs
and horses Storks are known to have
foresccn the burning Of houses on
which they have been wont to build
their nests and to have abandoned
them. taking up their abode on other
buildings or on trees in the vicinity.
No sooner had the anticipated contia-
grafton taken place and a new house
been erected on the same site than they
returned and built tEeir nests as be-
fore
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
curlou. Mode of Catching Turtle

Curious Mode of Catching Tursles
A curious mode of catching turtles
is practiced in the West Indies. II
consists in attaching ring and a line
to the tail Of a species Of, sucker fish
known as the remora. The live fish is
then thrown overheard and-immediate;
ly makes for the first turtle he can
spy, to which he attaches himself very
firmly by means Of sucking appa
ratus arranged at the top Of his head.
Once attached to the turtle, 80 firm Is
his grip that the fisherman on drawing
the line brings home both turtle and
the sucker.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
L,I9FQREe YOUNG 4hl
NyI, FOLKS GN1
AN ODD ILLUSION.
An Apparatus That Makes You Seem
to Look Through n Brick.

An Apparatus That Makes You Seem
to Look Through n Brick.
Here is the way to construct an ap-
paratus which produces an odd illtl-
sion in that it makes it appear as
though you were looking right through
q solid brick:
Take three small square fiat paper
boxes and provide yourself with four
pieces Of mirror. One Of the boxes Is
placed on the table, the cover closec
and two sides or ends cut out. The
other two boxes are closed, and piece
as large as one Of the sides taken out
Of the first box is cut out Of the top
and bottom on two opposite ends. Then
the three boxes are fitted together as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Mnrgaret,s Alphabet.

Little Margaret was having difficulty
with the alphabet, which was being
taught her in the good old way. The
lettera h was q desperate pitfall. H
she could not remember, so her moth
er said, "See, Margaret, it looks like a
gate" That was an inspiration. Now
Margaret is in clover. She never for
gets, but this Is what she says:
"a, b, c, d, e, f, 6, gate, l." etc. Her
mother sees still harder work ahead in
making the little maid forget
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Turn the EGcea In,

Dear little girl, II you would sew,
Have near each needful thing
Your. needle. thimble, scissors, thread,
Your buttons on q string.
Prepare your work with greatest care;
'Tis best ere you begin,
And If you find the seams are rough
Just turn the edges In.
Dear little girl. If you would grow
Like flowers in the spring.
Have near the tiny. thoughtful deeds
That early sunshines bring.
Sweet temper patience. love and trust
The race will surely win,
And IL good resolutions fray
Just turn the edges In.
Exchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
The Handy Small Boy.

"Willie, you may finish this piece of
pie if you want to-" said mother. ut
isn't enough to save"
"Mother,">s said Willie when he had
finished it, "a boy in the family comes
in very handy when there is little bit
Of pie over, doesn't he e?"-EXchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
ClasSined.

Here's an account Of a big land
slide" said the new reporter. Under
what head shall put it?'
Put it with the real estate trans
fers." said the city editor. as he wrote
Continued OH the forty-fourth page"
in the middle Of IL four line para graph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Economical In Theory.

Hill suppose my wife is the mos
economical woman that ever stepped.
Dale-So?
Hill-Yes: she never spends none!
for anything that she does not say sh'
will save it in something else.
Dale-And does she?
Hill-Well, you see. we never ha7'
got so far as that yet But 1t Is tn
principle was talking about-Bosto'
TRANSCRIPT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
GuIden1nn.

Professor discussing organic and In
organic kingdoms)-Now, If l should
shut my eyes-so-and drop my head
so-and remain perfectly still, you
would say was clod. But I move, |
leap. Then what do you call me?
Voice From the Rear-A clodhopper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
A Valuable Asset.

It was after her husbands failure.
"She acts rs if she expected to re-
trieve their fortune" was the COM
ment. Have they any assets left?
ooh, yesw was the reply.
"What?"
"a daughter who is pretty enough to
be quoted high in the matrimonial
market."-Chicago Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
The LittIe church Back Home.

The Little Church Back Home.
When the big pipe organs swellin' an
the city choir sings
An you almos' hear the swishin' Of the
lovin angels wings
An the congregations musin' on the
proneness for to sin.
Sort O leanfn'. listless. waitin' for the
preacher to begin,
In that holy hush 1t happens that I clean
forget the place.
An again I'm meek an lowly fore
throne Of savin' grace,
A throne that wasn't nestlin' meath
spire q dome.
But the sinners sought their Saviour In
that little church back home.
When we had protyacted meetin'g. why.
'twould done you good to hear
The congregation singin' with a blend O.
voices clear
How the Rock o Ages" lowered like a
sheltrin' sort O wall
An our souls scared up to glory since the
Rock was cleft for all.
Eyry face was wreathed with sweetness.
an we always had smile
For the stranger. saint or sinner. In the
pew across the aisle,
For o diamonds often gathered from the
Sommonest Of loanf.
An We didn't mind the settin' in the 1T
tie church back home.
There were weddin's where the neighbors
gathered In from far an wide.
An the boys looked on In envy while their
~ sisters kissed the bride:
There were fun rails. too. where neighbors
}.,s2s didn't feel ashamed to cry >.
When they laid to rest the sleeper. In the
little yard close by.
Each pew seems sort 20 sacred. an the
-: lowly pulpit there
Pears like holy gateway to armament
- that's fair,
Where the sweet. supernal sunshine soft
- ly scatters sorrows sloam
An lets us enter heaven from the little
church back home.
] -Ieslia's Weekly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Thoughtful.

Mistress-Kate, found the gas es-
Gaping in the kitchen last night. You
must never blow it out.
Kate-I didn't, mum. turned 1t out,
then turned it on again to have 1t
ready to light in the morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
GEMS I'm VERSE
Evening".

Daylight fades, and one by one
The pretty stars come through and peep
The somber shadows. creeping. fall.
While birdlings fold their wings and
sleep.
Twilight steals all silently,
The dewdrops kiss the blushing rose.
And zephyrs play among the trees.
While blossoms droop In sweet repoae.
The night birds send out on the air
Their sweet and melancholy notes:
All nature breathes an evening prayer;
An echo from the hillside floats.
So gweetly soft the low refrain
That rises through the eVentide,
Recalls the shadows Of the past;
We turn. our silent tears to hide.
Ada Mahala Ellis In Kansas City Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Not So Quiet.

Mrs. Muggins- husband dresses
rather quietly. doesn't he?
Mrs. Buggins-EIumph! You ought
= to hear him sometimes when he can't
find his collar Philadelphia
Record
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

ocI are OUT OI OrQer.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kimers Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled TO 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. It stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the mos. distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
sss 1sP:s;5s' 5sot ;#ss s'ss'':z ':.
more about 1t, both sent s..i.E:,si
absolutely free by mail. sWMs9 .9.sEs9ee
Address DR.. Kilner Il Homo OF swampRoot
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

Near the Lnnd of the Midnight Sua.
Tourist What were those two shots
in quick succession?
WHY. those were the sunrise and
,unsnt guns. life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
A, The Dinner Party.

Surely you are not going yet. Mr
Parry Noo?'
81 must. ma'am."
"But won't you stay for the feast
of reason and the flow Of soui?'
"Thanky. ma'am. but | reckon I've
already ct an drunk all that's good ro'
me."-Clevcland Plain Dealer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

Some persons do first. think aftar-
ward ard repent forever.-Sccker.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

There will be perfect newspapers
when there Is q perfect world.-Balti.
more Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
True Love.

True Love.
AHlly--I'm writing to Dolly. Ha"a
you any message for her?
Tilly-Whnt. Writing to that horrid
creature? Well, give her my love.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

Sedlment or SET
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain in
the back is also
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

Comets are made Of substance 15O,
mu.UGO times lighter than our air.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
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Invite

Your attention to the greatest
sale of WHITE TABLE
CROCKERY that has ever
taken place in Augusta.
More than $1,000 pieces
. solid car of 60, 700 pounds
the freight alone beingS257.52
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Extremely Small.

Tom-You called OH Miss Milyun last
night, didn't you?
Dick-Yes.
Tom-Spent the evening indulging in
'ismall talk" ell?
Dick-Well, her tallaGwas entirely too
small. She said, "No."-Philadelphia
Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Tho CRY Of Asia TO the West.

The Cry OF Asia to the West.
I am the mother Of the human race
Within my breast
The sweetest song Of cges first was
sung:
Religion at my hearthstone first sprang
up.
And man frst learned to use his falter-
Ing tongue.
II am more ancient than antiquity. Upon
my lap.
Before the food of Noah. played those
two
Who. In fair Eden's garden. walked en-
tranced
Until the flaming sword shut It from
view.
7 have beheld the cona'rors Of the world
Into my side
The mighty Alexander thrust his spear.
Napoleon. jealous to command the world.
Glrded his potent sword and turned him
here.
Ages before upon the Tiber's bank g--ct
Rome arose ."
Far greater cities had I learned to
build;
Babylon and the wondrous temple which
The voice Of Solomon with wisdom
filed
Mine were the greatest teachers Of the
world. Into my ear
Spake Moses and the patriarchs OF old.
Confucius taught me. and his golden
words
Kindled fire which never has grown
cold.
I made the drama to amuse my sons y
looked upon ~
The greatest tragedy the world-has
known.
Science and art and literature were mine.
And on my brow the light Of knowledge
shone
Think ye to teach me once again to hope?
Into my heart
Plunge not the sword Of progress lest ye
learn
Repentance such as mine can bear no
fruit
Lost opportunity does not return.
Mabel Detwiler in Philadelphia Press.
The Great Old World.
The cynics mock her.
The red storms rock her.
The earthquakes shock her.
But on she rolls!
Downcast. elated.
For ruin slated,
She still goes freig| ted
With human souls!
The great seas thunder
And rend nsunder.
The white stars wonder
AS Time grows gray:
But, reaping. sowing.
Her way she's going
To meet. unknowtng,
A Judgment day.
But-joy 60 with her!
Nor slip his tether
When stormy weather
Makes grief and moan!
Tragedy-jest world
Lost unto rest world,
=, 5ti!l-atill the best world
We ever have known.
Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta constitu-
ton.
q. When. the Ship, Comes In.
Sailing into Cupid's land.
Customs he collects;
At tho dock ho takes his stand.
Baggage he inspects.
Some one tries to hide his heart,
Keeps It IN his boots:
Others still would dodge with art
Heavy tax on suits.
Travellers exhibit fear,
Smugglers lag behind,
Till at last they gather cheer.
For they find him-blind!
-McLandburg Wilson in New York Her
aid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09

Roenn1Ls. Ca. Jan. 50. iso1
Blnct-Drnught Stock and Poultry
Medicine 10 tho best Iever tried. Our
stock was looking bad whom you sess
"a. the medicine and now they are
Getting 10 hno. They are looking -
mar cant. botter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-12-09
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-