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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
RAILWAY IMPROVEMENT.
First Notable Example of Regard for
the Appearance of Things.

First Notable Example of Regard for
the Appearance of Things.
In this country the first notable ex-
ample of regard for the appearance OF
along the line was furnished by
Esa saapapx in the middle
states age ing WAS
Chew IN Keeping with the excep-
thorough organization of the
company's service, the manifest aim
in these improvements was to have
everything along the line present
what along the seaboard is known as
a "shipshape" appearance-that is, to
bear neat, trim, and well-groomed
look, as on a ship, where the decks
are kept Immediately holystoned, the
woodwork freshly scraped or painted,
the brasses polished, the ropes coiled,
etc. Such conditions on shipboard
are marks of discipline, good repair,
and general efficiency. So on rail-
way, where in similar ways attention
is given to good appearance, public
confidence in safe and competent
management is promoted. Therefore,
just as the good mechanic takes care
to make his joints well fitting and his
lines good, so on this model railway
the incest attention was given to a
thoroughly well.ordered appearance OF
all the work about and near the
tracks. For instance, the crossties
are squarely cut at an exactly uniform
distance from the rails, on the road-
bed the ballast is bordered by clea-
and regular lines, the yards are kept
scrupulously clean and clear of all
rubbish, and about the stations and
other buildings the turf if nicely main
tanned In this case, however, until
recently little attention has ever been
given to really artistic character; the
way-stations, as rule, are not archi-
tectural; in the way of adornment
scme sparse flower beds represent
good intention rather than achieve
ment.
W. ulSSlSS MStuOQo olC ShShiPAA
fed in our forms of railway embellish-
ment. One is governed by the princi-
pie that ornament should be developed
from the character of the thing orna-
mented; that while general principles
may be laid down for guidance, their
application must be modified accord
ing to the circumstances attending
each particular problem. What would
be admir- able in one place might prove
wholly out of keeping in another.
The second method has found a wider
acceptance. This proceeds with the
assumption that ornament consists in
something pretty, something decora'
tive; that applying this prettiness to
things makes them beautiful.
The former method was adopted for
the first railway line in the United
States where a comprehensive at,
tempt at artistic treatment was made.
The results have been SO beautiful, so
wholly admirable, and withal so truly
economical in maintenance, that 1t
seems remarkable that the example
has not been more widely followed
From Sylvester Baxter's 1.-The Rail-
way Beautiful" in the Century.
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Variety At Sea.

For variety at sea, once when we
had been practicing with the six-lncn
guns, and were securing" for dinner
hour, we saw a monster spouting on
our starboard beam. We begged to
take a shot at it, and the officer OF
the deck, recognizing an impromrtu
target, gave us leave. We fired two
shots, and the expression, "a sea OF
blood" which had always looked
upon as an extravaganza of speech
became q reality When we returned
from mess the ocean for annie sur
rounding the whole was as red-well
as red as blood,-From "Three Years
Behind the Guns" in st. Nicholas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

carrier, the milkman, the butcher the
grocer's clerk, and the man that came
to repair the telephone, all were be-
sieged by chorus of eager, question
ing voices; but not one of them had
seen anything of little gray kitten
"the most beautiful little gray kitten
that ever was seen"-which had two
white spots-"the cunningest white
spot" its tail.
Where was Kitty Glover? 1t was
nearly time for the day governess to
come; but Doris, and Rena, and Mar
tha, and Hubert were not at the WIN
dow watching for her, as they usual
ly were. No; they were running about
the garden and the lawns, with ire
quent trips to the stables, calling IN
the most loving tones:
"Kitty, Kitty Clover[ Kitty Clover!
Come, Kitty Clover!"
Finally they had to so in the house
and up to the schoolroom, for Miss
! Allis, the governess, had come. VI
course, she was told all about the lost
kitten and, Of course, she felt very
sorry about it; But she cheered them
up, and told them she hadn't doubt
but that Kitty Glover would be found;
and so they began their lessons 1eel'
ing quite colnforted.
But even during the geography les
son, Doris could not help leaning over
the highbacked seat father had put
in the schoolroom ("out OF regard for
the children's backs" he said) and
whispering to Martha, DO you sup
pose we'll find herr"
Right in the middle of the example
which Miss Allis was explaining
Beetle acknowledgement in, and
beckoned to the governess.
Miss Allis came back smiling, and
told the children to follow her very
softly.
What could it be? The little Dro'
cession, led by Bee, tiptoed along the
hall. At the door of guest cham
ber, which had been occupied the
night before by friend Of fathers
who had gone away on an early morn
ing train, Bee stopped, and held W
a warning hand.
There on the marble washstand
crouched the missing kitten. She ap
peared to be listening intently, while
her eyes were fixed on the hole il
the bottom of the bowl. She did not
look round when the children drew
near.
Miss Allls put her ear down to the
bowl, and faint gurgling was dis
tinctly heard.
"She thinks there is mouse there,
she said. How the children laughed
then. AS If mice would be running
round through the water-pipes! What
a funny mistake Kitty Glover hat
made!-.Emma C. Dowd, In The Sun
beam.
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THE FIRST TASTE
Learned to Drink Coffee When a Baby

If parents realized the fact that
coffee contains drug-cafeine-
which is especially harmful to chill
dren, they would doubtless hesitate
before giving the babies coffee to
drink.
when I was a child in my moth
er's arms and first began to nibbls
things at, the table, mother used to
give me sips of coffee. AS my parents
used coffee exclusively at meals new
er knew there was anything to drink
but coffee and water.
And so I contracted the coffee
habit early. I remember when quite
young. the continual use Of coffee 80
affected my parents that they tried
roasting wheat and barley. then
ground 1t in the coffee-mill, as sub
stItute for coffee.
'sBut 1t did not taste right and
then went back to coffee again. That
was long before Postum was ever
heard of. I continued to use coffee
until / was 27, and when got into
Office work, began to have nervous
spells. Especially after breakfast !
was SO nervous I could scarcely at
tend to my correspondence.
"At night, after having coffee for
supper, i could hardly sleep, and on
rising IN the morning would feel weak
and nervous.
"a friend persuaded me to try Pos
tum. My wife and I did not like 1t at
first, but later when boiled good and
strong it was fine. Now we would
not give up Postum for the best coffee
we ever tasted.
Y 81 can now get good sleep, am free
from nervousness and headaches. I
recommend Postum to all coffee drink.
1erss .eXs:
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
s Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to
Wellyilie, In pkgs,
Is Ever read the eaboye Iettsr9 A nsw
cne appears from time to tisas. Shsy
are genuine, true, and sall ss haaasn
lfsestst,
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Not Wasted.

How few of the nuts that drop from
the boughs of the hickories take root
and grow into trees! The squirrels
get their share, and you get yours
and even those that decay under the
snow help to make the soil richer.
The tree is not a failure because all
the nuts it bears do not make nut
trees, and you are not failure be-
cause all your undertakings do not
turn out as you expected. Conscien-
tious, whole-souled effort is not vast
ed. The heavenly Father sees to
that.-The Girls Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Eatln,.
Now, wot's de use O. joshin
An allus givin' digs,
A-laughin' an a-jokin',
An sayin' boys is pigs.
Pa says me stummiclI's rubber,
Err gumeriastic stuff,
An says me legs Is holler,
/ never gifts enough,
An sister, she's teacher
Way UP to number five,
She says the anerconder
Jest eats 'em up alive,
An how.a riostrich gobbles,.
An Eulps wit great delight,
Jest grabs an grabs an swaliere
Most anything in sight!
Aunt Jane she says my manners
Is really shockin' bad,
T. see boy s. greedy
Is 'scouragin' an sadl
She's Johnny-on-d de spot!
She says when boys is CROWN
Dey has t'eat lot.
An bread an jam is cheaper
An medicine an pills;
Shed RAIDER pay de grocer
Dan pay de doctor bills.
An sometimes wen dey's knockin',
She sorter winks her eye,
An slips acrost de table
Anudder piece O. pie,
An says. "Now. don't y mind 'em,
I knows 'em, dat ! do:
Wen dey was kids an hungry,
wy, dey was Jest like you! ,.,u,
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HAD BAD ITCHING HUMoR.
Limbs Below the Knees Were Raw
Feet Swolien-Sleep Broken
Cured in q DAYS hY Cuticura.


"Some two months ago l had humor
break out on my limbs below my knees.
They came to look like raw beefsteak, all
red, and no one knows how they itched
and burned. They were so swollen that 1
could not get my shoes on for week or
more. I used FIVE OF six different remedies
and got no help, only when applying them
the burning was worse and the itching less.
For two or three weeks the suffering was
intense and during that time I did not
sleep en- hour at time. Then one morn.
ing I tried bit Of Cuticura. From the
moment it touched rue the itching was
gone and I have not felt bit of it since.
The swelling went down and in two days ]
had my shoes on and was about as usual.
George B. Farley, 50 South State ST., Con-
cord, N. H., May II, 1901"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
The IDEAL Farmer.

The intelligent farmer doesn't get
his enlightenment while muncbing
crackers and cheese at the village
store. No, indeed, he makes study
during his quiet moments-of each
problem as it comes up, and he never
lets Up until the thing is solved to his
own satisfaction. 1t is such men as
these, with an abundant amount OF
grit and determination, that make a
success of their calling.
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Tho Farm is the Place.

If the girl or boy on the farm really
understood how much the good ola
farm really stands for, and the grave
mistake which they make in ever leav-
ing it, it is very doubtful If SO many
would leave and take up life in the
cities and towns. We are glad to say,
however, that this erroneous idea that
a young man or young lady can do
better in the cities Is fast losing
ground, and we fully believe that be-
fore long it will be entirely wiped
out.-Weekly Witness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

The Luxembourg government Is
treating in;orrigible vagabonds to
bread and water for the first four
days OF their imprisonment, and to
the lowest scale of ordinary diet tRice
q week aiterwara, The prlaons arq
said 10 be emptFiGs last
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
Kitty clover,a Mistake.

Where was Kitty Clover? Nobody
knew, The children had raced up
stairs aud down. all round the yard,
and all over the Heiehhorheed, and
they had como back from each search
with soyroWful iaoes and heavy
hearts, The paper boy. the letter
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
Not Embarrassed.

Have your clashes with the courts
embarrassed you?'
mot at all" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. Every time l am fined and do
not nay feel that have added just
that much to my earnings. Washing
ton Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Glencoe, Nd, Nov. 2lst, 1907: 'I have had
eczema on my hands for - years, and have
tried everything. have beeh using TIT.
TEalSE days and the results, ore great. :"
Signed, Mrs. NJ Harvey. TSTTBRINE Is ths
surest. snfest, speediest cure for eczsna
and all other skin diseases. Sold by drug:
glst, or sent by mail for &c. by J. 4. SnUr-
THINE, Dept 4, Savannah. Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

One of the largest employers of
advertising brains hit the nail on the
head when he said, "Give me the
man who can hold on when others let
go; who pushes ahead when others
turn back; who stiffens up when
Others weaken; who knows no such
words as cant or 'give up and
/ will show you man who will win
!. inathe. end.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

HicIes' Capudine Cures Women's
Monthly Pains, Backache, Nervousness,
and Headache. It's Liquid. Effects imme-
diately. Prescribed by physicians with best
results. l0c., 25c., and 50c., at drug stores
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

misery and had despaired of ever get
ting cured, when ! decided to Try
Doan's Kidney Pills. One box helped
me so much that l kept on until en-
tirely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
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French Optimism.

We are not so blind as not to see
that manners are becoming more gen.
tie; that the number of honest people
increases; that morality is spreading
more and more into the social masses.
If 18th century people could witness
our mid-Lent they would doubtless re.
preach us with becoming too virtG'
oas,-l,e Sieeie, Paris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Mrs. Win :iow's Soothing Syrupfor Clllu-en
eeething, ;oftens -hegums, reducesinfiemna-
tou, alla is rain,c yee wind collie, 25ca bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

FITS, st. VitrSD Dance: Nervous Diseases per
inanently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Eestorer. So trial bottle and treatise free.
Or. 81. r. Kline, Id, ,931 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
Fallen By the Wayside.

When man plays for sympathy,
he loses if lie wins.
The less money a man makes the
more he has-if he isn't married.
There is no disgrace in playing the
second fiddle if You play it as we'll
as you can.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Girls who are worth their weigh!
ir geld are seldom given weigh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

1t isn't the sharpest man who gets
stuck on himself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

A man who will not work will
work others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

j. R. Maxwell. Atlanta. Ga. says:
suffered agony with severe crs, OF ecze.
ma. Tiled six different remedies and was
In despair, when ncighbor told me to try
huptrire's TErrEEISE. After using S.
worth OF your rErrEniSE and soap l am
completely cured. cInnot say too much In
its prais,." TE Uterine at druggists OK By
mail 5o,. Soap 25a. ]. t. suUPrRISs,
Dept. A, Sara anah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Cotton Buyers, Graders wanted. Address,
NATIONAL CoTToS COLLEGE, Atlanta, Ga.
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years ago / began to
notice sharp pain in
the kidneys and a
bearing down sensa-
tion through the hips,
dull! headache and
dizzy spells. 'Dropsy
appeared and my feet
and ankles swelled 80
l could not get my
shoes on. I was In
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

The man who depends on luck is
always dependent. So. 23-'OS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Freakishness doesn't indicate In
dividuality.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

What the peaceful man asks as lis
might.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

: : : A man with, ga finished educa-
tion" is just about as useful as any
other ornament.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

The Passing of the, Wild.
II reports from the vicinity OF Yet
iowstone Park are true the elk and
other rare game animals which are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
CURES ALL ITCHING ERUPTIo

Habits are part Of our life in youth
and all of life in manhood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Hicks Capudine Cures Headache.
Whether from Cold, Heat, Stomach, or
Mental Strain. No Acetanllid or dangerous
drugs. It's Liquid. Effects Immediately
lOc., 25c., and Soc. al drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Getting a Good Stand Of Grain.
If there is anything which will give
q farmer genuine attack of blues 1t is
to- be compelled to work throughout
sssaisseras5t Ire SEASON with only partial
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
II. who thinks before lie speaks
remains speechless.
More Tll,.n Quinine.

ouinine is simply one of the products of the
Ginchoua Bank, and the drug which Is II ed
in GROVES TAsTELEss Chilli. Tonic con-.
tains more of the active principles OF
Cinchona Bark than dinary Qninine:
Everyone knows that Whole Whe,9 a.d
Graham Flour cont lin more nutrlmcnt
than ordinary white -four as part OF the
propertie of the wheat are lost in render
in the flour white. This same thing is true
of Quinne, and th: drug used in TINS prep
arat on is special product which contains
more valuable properties than ordinary
Ouinine. The Standard for 3O ySars. SOC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

pisined, takes SO much OF the gFass
That the deer and elk die of starvation
or become SO weakened as to be an
easy prey for the wolves. Last win
ter, resident of the region declares.
fully forty per cent OF the large
game in the park died. 1t will be-
come necessary to appropriate more
money for growing and storing hay
in the park, If the game is to be
saved. 1t is suggested also that the
leases Of grazing land in forest t~re-
serves be made with reference to
leaving sufficient support for the wild
life Of the region.-Nebraska State
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
ECZEMA CURED

Some men cannot tell the truth
until they get mad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

t-t ~ ~ ~ <-t y
is not fully realized untff ft-sseaaalaaEs
to do anything. The way TO get a
stand is to use live, vigorous seed; get
It in the ground under right conditions
and then be prepared to keep the
stand as nearly perfect as possible
over the whole field. What blind faith
many have in kernel of cord. If
every corn grower would test his seed
corn accurately before he starts to
planting and then deposit the seed
grain just deep enough to attract
moisture to start growth he would
have no trouble about the stand. When
it comes to oats, barley or wheat good
seed is just as important as good seed
corn. Heavy, bright seed is always
best. Then you can't do too much
work on the seed bed. Put in good and
you will have a much better show for
an even stand.-L. G. Brown, in Tri-
bune Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
To Drive Out Malaria ard Bnild Up
the system

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TOXIC. iol know what you
are taking. The formula is plainly printed
on every bottle, showing it is simply Qul-
nine and Iron in Il taste!ess form, and the
most etfectual form. For grown people
and children, SOC.
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IIEEI p ! F()I
Adv ||(ceEE:

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
fdence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during, the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. Such letters as the fol-
lowing, from grateful women, es.
tablish beyond doubt the power OF
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RHEUMATISM! SAL-ToRA,
! The Wonderful Remedy, Sent Fl ee. Addres,
I DR, 'ShITH CHEMICAL CO.. 5l.6 Market, Phila., Pa
FISH

Drop Us q card and We will put you on to
something with which you can turn your
sneighbor green with envy by catching dead
loads fthem in streams where he has be-
come disgus.ud trying to catch them the
old fashioned way. It's something new and
cheap. It fcatches at all seasons some
thing no other tackle will do. 1t will tickle
you to see it catch house and musk rats.
Illustrated catalogue Of prices and itesti-
moninls' FOR the asking,
ttitiWe are sole manufacturers Of the celebrated
!. patented Double Muzzle Wire Fish Baskets.
: Our sale covers over 90 states. We pay the
s freight on one dozen or more nets.
EUREKA FISH NET, CO., Grifnn, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03
Z KENTUCKY CASE.

The ocean is not the only body
filled with breakers.
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That will Interest All Suffering
- - Women.

Mrs. Della Meaneg, s2s E. Front
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-03

Oranges grow -;?2srly bvary coaB'
try in the world;
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"Ever since was sixteen years OF
age I had suffered from an organic &c
rangement and female weakness IN
consequence had dreadful heaoaches
and was extremely nervous My physl-
clan said I must go through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and l took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you l am to-
day well woman, and / am telling
ali nv friends of nv experience"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

WANTED - In private family. 4 few
boardcrs; excellent table. Old phone
IS6-k.