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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
Reading In Bed.

aBoys and girls under eighteen
should be strictly forbidden to read In
bed" says the Lancet, on the author
ity Of DR.. Hugo Feilchenfeld Of Ber-
lin. who declares that in the case OF
young persons whose eyes are not
fully developed the practice is likely
TO induce myopia. While young peo-
ple run the greatest risk, the Lancet
thinks that reading In bed is unde-
sirable for persons Of any age and
states that "in the case Of aged, anx-
ious, worried and bedridden people, to
whom it would seem cruelty to deny
what may perhaps be almost their
only luxury, for fear Of inducing some
slight error of refraction, care should
be taken that the light is sufficiently
brilliant, the eyes being shaded from
it, and that the patient lies on Bis
back with head and shenlasrs raised"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
pifferen. In Books.

In the books this is the way they
say it:
Outside the wind moaned unceaslng-
~, its voice now that of a child which
Bobs with itself in the night, now that
Of woman who suffers her great pain
alone, as women have suffered since
life began, as women, must suffer till
life wears to its weary end. And min
gled with the waillng of wind rain fell
fell heavily, fntermittently, like tears
wrung from souls of strong men,"
Outside the books we say:
"It's aining."-Atchison Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
Waterproof Coats of Grass.

In the tropics of Mexico. where
torrential rains fall part Of each
year, raincoats are very necessary
part of mans apparel. Owing to the
intense heat which prevails in the
summer season the ordinary rubber
raincoat cannot be worm. a rainproof
coat is made from native grasses and
is worn by the men Of the middle
and upper classes. The grasses are
woven close together, and it is sfmlos-
sible for the rain to beat through
them, no matter how hard the storm
may be. Some OF these coats are
made with q hood which protects the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
Leusl Fiction.

Saws Sir Henry Maine in bis @An-
cient Law" A legal fiction Is the as
sumption which conceals or anects 70
conceal the fact that rule OF law mas
undergone alteration, its letter remain
ing unchanged while its operation has
been modified. The fact is that the
law has been changed; the fiction is
that it remains what it always was.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
Tha Brakeman,s Joke.

"Ran over a cow this morning up
above Coffeyville." said the brakeman
to reporter.
"How did IT happen?" asked the re-
porter.
"She was drinking out of a creek
under bridge" shouted the brakeman
as he swung on to the last car and
went grinning out of town.-Kansas
City Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
Brute!

Jimson-Where's your wife? Haven't
seen her often lately. Weed-Oh,
sent her away on little vacation.
Jimson-So2 Where'd she go? Weed
To the Thousand Isles. Jimson-Stay
long? Weed-Yes. I told her to take
week to each island.-Judge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
One Was Enough.

Papa, why didn't you wear a pair
last night?"
"a pair of what, child?'
ga pair Of skates"
"What does the boy mean?"
"Why, Bill, the coachman, told the
cook that you had lovely skate on
last night when you came home."-Ex-
change.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
Erenzied .Finaneierina.

Columbus Washington johnson Smith
Watts de price er dem watermelons,
Mr.. Jackson? = .
Mr.. Jackson (cunningly}-Ten cents
erpiece and picks 'em; 70 cents er-
piece and you picks 'em, Mr.. Smif.
Mr.. Smith-All right, Mr.. Jackson. l
guesses I'll take 'em all, and you picks
'em, ef you pleaseLPuck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
He Eoroed.

Trotter-When young Biffkins left
college few years ago, he declared he
was going to forge his way to the
front. Did he make good? Homer
AS forger-yes. He's now occupying
a front row cell in the pelitentiary.-
Chicago News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16

Nathan Stratus. tas. New York nler
chant who has heel, selected as presi-
dent of thclIsrya.l and Kern Business
Mems association. is better Known as o
.philantbropist than politician. For 6f-
teen years he has been striving to I'M
press upon the world the necessity of
sanitary milk supply and has spent
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
His Experience.

Spector-Your new house doesn't
look much like the architects original
design. yictome-No, but it looks
more like it than the cost looks like
his original estimate.-Smart Set.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
What He Wantad.

"You are poor young man"
"I am"
arhen what you want is thrifty,
economical wife"
.Not at all. What want is rich,
libers.l wife"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
"A savina Grace.

Florence can't understand why
Ethel married Mr.. Gunson. He is old
enough to be her father. Lawrence.
Yes. but he is rich enough to be her
husband.-E1ctange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16
In Luck.

aIrs no fun being married. My
wife is coming to me all the time and
asking for money"
you're lucky! / have to ask my
wife always for money when I want
anYW
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-12-16

If no fight, no victory; no victory
no crown.-Savonarola.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

The headaches and dizzy feelings that trouble so many persons. are often but symptoms of kidney com plaint.
 Kidney diseases are very treacher- ours. They come on silently. gain ground rapidly, and cause thousands of deaths that could have been pre- vented by treatment in the beginning.
 Nature gives early warnings of every disease. if you would but note and heed them. Backaehes. twinges Of pain when stooping or lifting. headaches. faint spells and urinary disorders are among the first warn- ings of kidney trouble.
 If these signals are unheeded there comes a steady. dull. heavy aching in the back and lolns. a noticeable weakness and loss of flesh. rheumatic attacks. weakening of the sight. IT, regular heart action. languor. attacks of gravel. irregular passages of the kidney secretious. sediment, painful scalding sensation, dropsical bloatiDg. etc.
 But there Is no need to suGer long. Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney troubles This remedy has made reputation for quick relief and lasting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
RIOTING IN CLEVELAND.
Car Strike Causes Serious Disturbances
 of the Peace.


 of the Peace.
 Cleveland, o. May 20.-Rioting be- came more general and serious in the street railway strike. The first death, while not a part of the strike, but in cident to it, occurred when Yetta Vol kinski, four years old, was run over by a car run by green motorman. A crowd would have lynched the motor man had he not turned on full speed and escaped.
 In Lakewood a car was stopped and the crew fired upon. Four persons were shot and seriously injured, and the car was burned to the trucks. The first disturbance in the downtown sec ton also took place after dark, when a Woodland car was held up in On tario street and the motorman and con- ductor attacked. The police dispersed the rioters.
 The burning of a Clifton boulevard car in Lakewood was the most serious riot of the strike, which now is five days old. The car was bound toward the western terminal when it was stop ped by a. log being thrown across the tracks. It was the first effort to run a car in Lakewood, and it carried no passengers. It was surrounded by riot CTS who had hidden behind a railway bridge. Immediately the crowd began shooting at the members of the crew and guards. The latter, w. J. James md John Swanto, returned the fire. More than thirty shots were exchanged. Several persons were hit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
REPORT ON NEW BISHOPS.
Eight Recommended by the Methodist
 Committee on Episcopacy.

Committee ea Episcopaey.
 Baltimore, May 20.-The Methodist Episcopal general conference was thrown into hot debate by the pres entation of the report of the committee on the Eplscopacy, which, recommended that ten new bishops be elected. Ulti- ilately the conference decided that the number should be eight, but this deci- sion was arrived at only after an hour and Allf of discussion of the report and amendments thereto which were offered.
 One of the amendments was to make the number Of new bishops twelve, and another aimed to make it six, as rec commended in the address of the bish- ops, but the conclusion to elect eight was finally arrived at. The report of the committee pronounced all the pres- ent bishops effective. the only retire ment being that of Bishop J. NJ. Tho burn of India at his own request.
 An ovation given Bishop Thoburn upon the announcement of his retire ment and Bishop Warren's prediction of an early union of the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Protestant churches were incidents of the day.
 The book committee decided by. an almost unanimous vote to recommend to the conference that the book busi- ness of the conference be combined in single city and placed under the di- rection of q board of twenty-five mana gers, ministers and laymen, these to serve eight or twelve years each. The report will also recommend that the periodicals of the general conference be published in Cincinnati.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

guarantees. must see the order sent and the money deposited in my name and at my disposal"
 This afternoon. sir?"
 Wouldn't it be well to release Cap tain NIistitch from Suleiman's tower before tonight?"
 "The money is difficult today"
 "The release will be impossible to- morrow"
 Again Stenovics eyes wandered to the window, and q silence followed. Perhaps he saw the big guns already in position. dominating the city. Perhaps he listened to the hum of voices which again began to swell ill volume from the wall and from the quays There are times when q man must buy the present with mortgage on the future, however onerous the terms may be. It was danger against destruction. He put out his hand and took from Zerko- witch a quill which the journalist was itwiddling in his fingers. He made scratch and scribble on the paper which the prince had takdn from the envelope.
 Impossible has become Immedi- ate, sir"
 And 'Sergius Stefanovitch' 'Nikolas Stafnitz,' said the prince. He looked at Sophy for confirmation, and sht softly clapped her hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Germans Anory at French,

Berlin, May 19.-The foreign office has received a report from Dr. Rosen, the German minister to Morocco, re- garding the alleged maltreatment of a man under German protection by French soldiers. According to the in formation received here. the man was carrying letter from the German con- sul, Herr Luederitz, to the commander of a body of French troops, but the sol diers maltreated him, while the officer spat upon the consuls letter. Herr Luederitz immediately lodged a com plaint with the German legation at Fez. which reported the case to the foreign office, where the matter now is undergoing consideration. Appar- ently the foreign office regards the case as one calling for diplomatic repre- sentations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

the spot; the guns and their yolsenian gunners threatened to be on the spot. too, ere long. It was not now the mo ment for the big stake. ,..
 King Alexis was delighted with his Eew order, and tie grand masters in- signia were very handsome. In the center of a five pointed star St. Michael slew the dragon--a symbol perhaps of Captain Mistitch! But the king had Tot done yet There was honor for the princes friends too. Men should know that service to the royal house was meritorious in proportion to the illus trious position of that house. Zerko- witch stood forward and was made chevalier of the Cross of Kravonia. The occasion cost Zerkovitch the price of d court suit. but for Marie's sake he bore the outlay patiently Then the king. having refreshed himself with a draft which his valet Lepage brought him. turned to his plost pleasing task. Tho keeper of the tapestries was called from her place in the circle beside Marie Zerkovitch. Colonel Stafnitz had not noticed her standing there. but now he gave little start The figure seem- ed familiar. He turned his head round to Markart. who was just behind him. "Yes, that's her." Markart whispered in answer to the question in the colo nels eyes. The eyes flew back to So- phy instantly. There, too. was set the gaze of Countess Ellenburg. for Sophy was in full beauty that day. She, too loved toys. and her ancient hatred of the name to which she had been born must be remembered. Her eyes glowed and the red star glowed on her cheek. All her air was triumphant as she courtesied to the king and then stood erect and proud to hear his gracious words.
 Gracious his words were for her deed beauty. He could at least look king no man denied him that-and speak in kingly phrases. A service unmatch- ed in courage and immeasurable in im- portance to us and our royal house, the preservation of our dearly loved son and only heir" Countess Ellenburg looked down her nose at that! For such an act did he confer patent of nobility on Sophy and for greater hon. or gave her as title the name of one of his own estates, together with charge on its revenues equal to her new dig nity
 He ended and sank back in his chair Her prince came forward and kissed her hand before them all. Countess FL lenburg bowed condescendingly A decorous murmur of applause filled the hall as, with shining eyes. Sophia, Bar oness Dobrava, courtesied again very low.
 So. as Sophy Crouch had gone. went Sophie de Gruche!
 She's delighted. poor child!" whis- pered Marie Zerkovitch. but only Julia in England, far away, heard the full torrent of Sophy's simple, child
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
ENY Chapter | " Sixteen

THE troops of the garrison and their allies. the scum of the streets. thought that they had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

Hc booked fu, q: sc Never mind
 HoricS. aas. frsc gru- that. he said
 CrG5's Clcs ttr. rather sharply. 'Thas's Eo: first ia my mind or I Eso-ld have left the matter where it rested last night. was thinking of the CiTe-e2ce to Captain NIistitch and pe=-aps 10 you. general
 He locked full at S;erovfcs. and the geaa-1rs eyes fell The prince pointed his fi1ge- across the table at the paper under StC-0vfcs' hand
 I'm a liberal barg1iuer.- be said. -and | ofcr you ca good margin of profit I'll change two words if y0a-u clza1-e 0ne-tv9 for you against enc for ne. 'Sc--lrs SteT119vffcl' be- comes tNf-cI1s Stafnitz' if -IuPUssiale' beco-eS -Irln1a.i-tS-
 SsezgvirS E1ve o-c slight start then IsanasI hack Iz b:s csz-zzz- azI s35,-e,I past the prince oEt of tsse EfzdoE o7 psef-e t8 hin
 -EaEs thai ehanss. and u-e-I sas.;e !~eszi.s -ste--s7I U1t h.ve fzi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

Iffmmco Wftn pandS or the vofle laid in narrow tueks combined with folds of the messa1ine The gown is one ot the most graceful that the season has developed ard is trimmed to give the tunie lines and. with the eontrasting material used for the lower part ot the skirt, so intensifying the effect. It is extremely simple. however. in spite ot its great charm. the skirt being seven sored and trimmed with folds while the over blouse includes narrow Mandarin sleeves that are joined to it eneath the trimming. The suimpe is the very latest with the long mitten sleeves that are % pretty made from 1a1e and other transparent materials. The essential charm of the gown is, however. to be found in itg long at d srace.ui lines and these remain whatever material may fe utilized lf something simpler is wanted the skirt eouid ee made of one fabric throughout and trimming onIy be used to give the tgnie suggestion. Almost any pretty banding or appliqge can be rub stftuted ior the tucked voHe and the bands of satin.
 For the n1edfum sfze viii be re7ufred. for the over waist 2E yards cfmateiaf lf. 2yar6s ? or | H yards 4 inches wfde !; fer the skirt as asDstrafed 74 yards 7I or 9, A yards A with ? yards ert.a Of 2I or 27. 1 yard A inches vide for tie tucked hanis in 10th tlosse and skrt. 6 yards os neuslfnx Tor the lozer portion and trlmnlsuE; rE rn n.l III. N-u. K~m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

ging tw 0 worts.yet what d difference 1t
 makes"
 TT he differ ence Of peace tonight or StclsbsiCs way cd his hand to- ward the city. BUt the prince in corrupted him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

cures. It Is a simple compound Of pure roots and herbs that have . d. rect action on the Kidneys It vas the secret 7s years ago of an old Quaker lady. It was given to the public by James Doan. a drugsfst, and is now known and recommended the whole world over.
 Home cures prove the value d Doan's Kidney Pills to our readers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

gazing candor. His finger pointed at Sophy's face.
 So quaint an Interruption to the state ly formality of the scene struck peo- ples sense of humor. Everybody laugh ed-even Countess Ellenburg. Sophy's own laugh rose rich and merry. Her ignorance or carelessness of etiquette betrayed itself. She darted at the pret- ty boy. caught him in her arms and kissed him. answering. That's my luck my red star"
 Gro Be Continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

like exultati0n. Such a letter went to her that night, but there was stuff in it besides the bar oness' paean.
 Suddenly a childish voice rang out clear through the hall "a fearless, e a g CT little voice.
 Whats that you've got on your cheek ?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
WATERBURY PROOF.

Mrs Robert Fisher of es Horth Rfv. erside street. Waterbury. conn-, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills rid my husband of pain in his back from which he had suffered for long while. It wss . kind of . dull grinding pain sns caused him a great deal of misery. After trying . number of remedies without much beneat he got a box cf DOan's Kidney Pills at the H ". Lake Drug company. and began usina them Deans Kidney Pills cured ntra and there has been no more complaint about backache since he tried them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

E-e yards vith 5 yards s Inches vi!s for t
 Hogss No 57a 5 4 No eO0z u 7 hneh bu.t 5sis naes nnsaed sd5 th of cents o ea nEia z5dta te ~htch insures rrorapt 6ssv<rY1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
DAILY FASHION TALKS
 BY MAY MANToN
Gro Be Continued. }
THE FAvoRITE BLUE.

M LUZ many shades extensively but the Fa porcelain exceptionally lovely and and S especially well liked. In this combined
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-30
Sporting Note,

Army, q, Navy, Z, was the swan-song
Of the football season.
Tommy Prenderxa.t and Ruhe May in
the Windsor windup Wednesday
night
The Bleakl~y-Cutcher match has been
dated for Dee. y. at the hall at o.
Next year Syracuse will come tn Ann
Arbor and Michigan Will 20 to the
east to play Penn.
Pittsburg Ii getting quite sporty. IL ..
after Grand Circuit berth and
wants the olympic games.
schaefer and O'Lenry have been hunt
ing again this winter with Joe Can
tIllon in Comiskey.,s house-boat
Herbert Lyle. the famou. automobile
driver. is at the point OF death with
typhoid at his home in Toledo.
OF the Chicago club Will be made the
scape- goat % the worlds series
scaiping scandal
has been offered the position OF gen
eral manager OF q proposed electric
line in Tennessee.
George T. Hutton's trotter Electro
poise. are TO race on the Boulevard
speedway. Dec. l5.
Danny Mnher, the American jockey.
again led the British turf with 1879
nrsts last year. A South Africans
string won the most money.
when Papke meets Kelly We will know
more about the wherefore OF the last
championship fight. The most logl +.
cal explanation was that papke had
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-30

ton this season will be sort Of gar
den fountain near the Madison-ave.
entrance. This Is in the form of low
abutment OF gray stone, Curving about
the first exhibition spaces facing the
entrance. IL will have a trough-like
basin. into which water from griffin
mouths Will spray upon the electrically
irridescent pool beneath and this fall
ing water. too. will be electrically rad
liant. In the pool OF the curving basin
there will be gold fish and pond lilies.
some OF the lilies natural and some
artificial From the artificial flowers
electric lights VIII radiate.
"Broadway's verdict used to settle
the fate OF new automobile or n new
model. Nowadays the manufacturer
awaits In fear and trembling the YER
braska and San Jose. California" says
r Leroy Pelleticr Of the EMF. Co.
This may sound supercilious but.
seriously. the manufacturer who pro
duces In large quantities-say y 600
cars year, a. We produce EMF
3O's'-cOuld well afford to ignore
Broadway the 'Blase.' and devote his
attention TO the Immense demand OF
the middle and western states and tho
smaller cities For example. While
tho fact that Broadway-H J. Koehler
tracted for I 900 EMF cars. and could
easily sell another goo. Is remark
able record IN It's wav. II does not
sound so formidable when We con
SLUT L.tNt ~ " 40 " ~ ~
1000 Emf '3O cars; California will
take . 500. and the little city ~ San
lose. with q population OF % 000. has
contracted for 100 GAYS. and tie mos,
Of them are already sold ut retail OF
course the> big cities like Chica 20,
Philadelphia and San Francisco. and
score Of others ave large users of cars.
hut the manufacturer could better Wf-
ford TO overlook the few places that
take cars IN hundreds. than 10 ignore
the Thousand smaller cities that col
iSctively consume vastly larger quan-
titv OF automobiles and which demand
high efficiency machines of moderate
power rather than the speed monsters
and faddish designs.
An event OF more than usual interest
Is the creation OF the position OF sales
manager by the Geo. y. Pierce co.
Heretofore Mr.. Charles Clifton has IN
addition 10 other duties. attended TO
this branch OF the business Now, how
ever. the development OF trade IN
Pierce Arrow cars absolutely requires
a division OF work
As would be expected, the Pierce
company has picked for the position or
sales manager, one OF the best men in
the Industry, as 10 both recognized
ability and experience. j. Elmer Pratt
Is the man. twenty-five years ago
Mr.. Pratt was travelling representa-
tive for Gormully a. Jefrery In the bi-
cycle business. Then he became presi-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-30
HUyCk SETTING
MORE RECORDS

LOS ANGELES, Nov 30,-Four
worlds records were smashed In
motor cycle races at Ascot Park yes
terday Freddie Huyck. who came
from Springfield. Mass. expressly to
ride an Indian in the events, set three
new marks In the fvemile free-for-
all. Huyck made the first mile from
standing start In 1:01. completing
the entire distance In ABS. In the
hour race he covered the first twenty
FIVE miles in "a minutes fat. Guy
Blaylock. another member OF the In
dian team. lowered the worlds record
for ter miles In competition. covering
the distance In $40.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-30
GREAT HORSE SIDNEY Il NEMESIS
THROUGHOUT HIS MICH. CAREER


Sidney colts, and few OF them an
nually reach the racing circuits.
though none OF them have developed
any grtSt class Probably the beSt
known az the Sidney colts now in the
state is Mr.. Freers Sidroc, little
black dude" stallion often seen ON
the boulevard speedway and credited
by many as being the handsomest
horse In Detroit Sidroc has never been