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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

nest from the attacks of other birds.
The cats name is Buff, and she is
the pride of the residents of Broad
street, Middletown, N. Y. The owner
of the cat has several shade trees in
which robins, b~luejays. orioles,
thrushes and an occasional wren hold
forth. The other day there was a
great commotion in the trees, and In
vestigation showed that;a cuckoo was
attacking q nesting thrush.
Buff was zen climbing craftily up
the limbs, and her presence only
added to the confusion. Her owner,
thinking she was after the birds, gave
her a sound cutting. The next norm
ing there was another rumpus in the
trees and the cat was seen lying along
a limb in easy reach Of the setting
thrush.
The cuckoo, which Is too lazy to
build himself a nest, drives less war
like birds from theirs and takes pos
session. This cuckoo was screaming
away at the thrush and cat, and the
jays were chattering in anger. which
a pair of glasses held by the gardener
clearly showed was directed at the
thrush. The cuckoo flew directly at
the thrush and the cat made a sweep
ing thrust at him. Several times the
bird renewed the attack, but each
time the glasses showed that Buff
drove him off. The cat retained her
position until tie intruder gave up
the attempt, and then she withdrew
to the lawn.
For the last three mornings the cat
has kept watch over the thrush, and
for two days has remained on duty
while the mother thrush flew away
for food for the five young thrushes
that have been hatcled. Other birds
have discovered that the cat mean
no harm and they fly close about her
when she is on the limb beside the
thrush's nest.-Madeline w. Lane, in
the New York Tribune.
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J
pit that
round

Oue may ue u~ucunsIivus ~ ner re-
Elective qualities, but she possesses
them, none the less. l say the sales
woman, because aggressive shopping
sens now to be mainly as between
woman and woman. The masculine
shopper is comparatively rare, and
wishes he were more so; and as for
the salesman, an innate CALAMITY to-
ward woman renders him less open to
the accusation of Indifference and in
civility. Since the d%iscourtesy OF
some saleswomen Is a fact too well
established for argument, 1t behooves
the world of women shoppers to con-
slider the reasons, which are nearly
as obvious as is the discoustesy. For
example, there is always tc be found
the one whose Ill humor dates back
to pay day and hinges on the small
amount of her weekly wage, and the
one who Is sadly overworked. The
new woman who does not know her
stock is omnipresent, as is the care
less girl who Is not dependent on her
position. There are, too. the victims
of close confinement and bad ventila-
ton, the woman who has a heartache
because of an ili-cared-for child at
home and the one whose headache is
the result of too frequent evenings
out.
We have always with us the sales
woman Of the bad disposition and the
ill-bred girl who does not recognize a
gentlewoman. Closely allied and pa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

The bordered handkerchief for the
wearer of mourning is so difficult to
find In a delicate tracery Of black
that 1t has been abandoned by women
Of good taste, who will not carry those
edged with conspicuous bands.
The very best taste is shown In
the rolled edge held by a crossed
%overcasting done with fast black cot
ton. The four sharp corners OF the
fine piece of linen are curved and the
edge rolled. The first row of over
casting is then sewn round the whole,
the kerchief Is turned and a second
row sewn round it so that the stitch
Is crossed.
Whenever these handkerchief have
been given as a gift they have met
with unusual appreciation. They are
delightful work, and economical, too,
since there need be no waste, the
thirty-six-inch square of linen cutting
into exactly nine twelve-inch hand.
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
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Chinese Secret Societies in Java.

An ordinance just passed in Java
falls heavily upon Chinese secret So
cieties in Netherland, India. A fine
of 100 guilders or three months, rig
orous Imprisonment is the penalty
for every Chinaman found in possess
ion of secret society documents or
emblen.s or caught wearing the dis
tinguishing marks of these organiza-
lions.
Those who preside over the meet
ings of such societies, allow meetings
to be held in their houses or fail to
inform the authorities Of such meet
ings being held incur similar penal
ties. The latter also fall upon China
men who recruit for these societies,
supply them with money or give them
help in any way.-Java Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

The minister lifted his head from
the desk where for five minutes 1t
hal rested. There was a tense ex-
preston in his usually trustful eyes,
and a semblance of Encouragement
in the lines of his mouth. His voice,
however, was very quiet as he spoke
to The waiting committee.
We've done the best we knew
Il was evident that he was trying to
restore his own wavering faith in the
Great Arbiter4"we've done the best
we knew and now we must accept the
outcome whatever it may be. You
say that the bank officials refuse to
wait longer for what we owe then
and
81 will read their letter again."
Deacon Mayberry said slowly, a sigh
following his words. "This is it-a
cruel, though Idaresay a businesslike
letter: Trustees of Highland Church
-As our ultimatum regarding your
pecuniary Indebtedness to this cor
porRtion we have the honor to make
this proposal: If you will pay to this
bank the sum Of $3.50 on or before
Monday, the oath inst, we will an
Gel your whole Indebtedness Of $1,000.
Otherwise, this will serve as notice
thas, upon the aforesaid date, the
property viii pass into the possession
of the Baker Brewery Company"
"Tt's an infamous thing" the min
lister said brokenIy, Gyet it is business.
/ suppose, as Deacon Mayberry says.
They've given US three weeks notice,
and I suspect that they think they are
generous to offer to throw of that
$50, but they don't know-tney can't
realize how cramped the people of
this village of ours are. We've done
our best-sSG0 is what we have, isn't
it, Brother Nutter?-but that won't
save u church building-and Mon
day it will become a %storehouse of
the brewery"
There vas a smothered sob from
the lips of the Oldest man present.
I'VE have depleted our bank ac-
counts. o Lord" he cried, falling
upon his knees, "but there are SO few
of us-only twenty-and we're all so
far from being blessed with this
--~1t 90 uaru lit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03
THE RHYME OF THE IAZY CHICK

THE RHYME OF THE LAZY CHICK.
Did you ever hear aboutsthe chick
He was yellow andtfatsbnt very small
Who wanted only to run and play
And wanted never to work at all?
When he first walked up Of the peep OF
day,
He wanted to play with the dawdrops
bright; :,
There was always something to frolic with
From morning till sTluiess brought the
night.
His brothers, ten fty ny chicks,
Would scratch and3pe hard as they
And help Mother sSscEis 9th all their
might,
As all good little chickens should.
But the lazy one ]. am telling about
Fapped his wee wings and was of to
Poor Mother speche scolded and talked;
He never would mind aword she'd say.
Then she sighed, ooh, dear, ! must punish
I'll not scratch for him the whole day
Or he will never learnSto work OF all.
And when he Is grown, what will he
do"
Twas a long, long day for our little
friend;
It really seemed a week or SO.
It isn't much fun to-frolic about
When you are sad and hungry, you
know.
And that night, ali warm meath speckle's
wing,
He made up his mind9that every day
He would do his very 1eyel best
To learn to work asZweil as play.
B. Brown, in Home Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03
WHEN THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL BROKE DOWN
BY BERTHA ByRRHAM BARTLETT.

I meeting house-that little one down
near the brtdge--and will be sure to
think we're either a Y. NJ. c. A. or a
crowd OF young fellows out for a
lark"
"Guess they'll vote in favor of the
latter and treat us accordingly"
Icbimed in another. 81 think Buffers
idea is fine. Let every man Jack OF
us all put in what loose change he
has. Every cent Of it, you know,
whether It's one dollar or ten. And
If he hasn't any, or has less than a
dollar, tax him a flyer. How does
that strike you?"
And then, as the church bell was
ringing the score of young fellows
marched jovially across the fields to
the little church so nearly in the
grasp of the brewery company that
had decided its proximity to the rail-
way, and its distance from the town,
made it worth purchasing for a store
house for their liquors.
The worshipers in the little build
ing saw the delegation enter the
church with almost a feeling of re-
sentiment. Strangers! and hardly a
reverential class Of strangers, either,
take them az a whole, If they might
Judge by their appearance! They
waited in uncomfortable suspense
during the singing of the hymn, half
expecting some unpleasant demon
stration.
Then came the prayer, and then
the sermon. The travelling men who
in those days antedating the forma-
ton of the now well known society of
"Gideons," we're seldom found within
the house of prayer, felt their hearts
grow tender as they listened to the
simple eloquence Of the old minister.
Then the contribution box was passed.
The pews wherein the drummers
were seated we're at the rear of the
church, they having declined to sit
farther forward. yet when the deacon
reached the first seatful of the young
men there was but a pitiful showing
in the bottom Of the box. A moment
later, however, the deacon stood
t%ranshxed with amazement, incredu-
lily and Joy, as vas returned to him
flled tn the hrim- with coppars. silver
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03
Different Sort Of Family.

"Look here" said The lawyer, II en-
Joy a ball game as much as anybody.
But the next time you get off you
mustn't tell me you are going to
somebody's funeral. Nobody can
have so many grandmothers and
aunts and other near relations"
"Our family isn't like the general
run" answered the Office boy. Faith.
er was a Mormon" - Washington
Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

the house, on the desk, until the com
pany returns, and she will allow no
one to enter unless he is in a uniform
of some kind. The telegraph boys in
the neighborhood found this out, and
wnen the company rolls out they go
in to see Rags, VINO thinks they must
be all right, because they wear a uni.
form.-Home Herald,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

a course in college, she made up that
loss by work in spare hours. and won
the degree of doctor Of philosophy in
Chicago University when yer forty
five. She became professor OF educa-
ton in that university at f%f.y-four,
and when sixty, was chosen, from
among many competitors, to be prin-
icpal Of the Chicago Normal
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! ana returned to help count the do
nation left by their erfswhile guests

I ana returned to help count the do
nation left by their erstwhile guests
Deacon Mayborry announced tho
amount of the Offering. 1t was one
hundred and sixty-ive dollars and
seventeen cents. Then, with culver
ing lips and trembling voices the
congregation stood to sing and to re-
ceive the benediction.
The tune was Ware. Alb, how
many times that little congregation
had sung 1t, yet never before with
the spirit which that day character
lied the singing, broken though it
was by the emotion which could not
be controlled.
| All things are Thine; no gift have we,
Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee;
And hence with grateful hearts to-day
| Thine own before Thy feet we lay.
Thy will was in the builders thought;
| Thy hand unseen amidst us wrought.
Through moral motive, scheme and plan,
Thy wise eternal purpose ran.
In weakness, and in want. we call
On Thee for whom the heavens are small.
Thy glory is Thy children's good,
Thy Joy Thy tender fatherhood.
Oh. Father! deign these walls to bless,
Make this the abode CT righteousness;
And let these doors q gateway be
To lead us from ourselves to Thee.
The church-folk learned the
identity of their visitors, although the
fact of their being drummers some
how reached their ears and from that
day no member Of the little church
which from that time entered up
on a new era of prosperity. gathering
recruits for their Masters service
from the byways Of the town-ever
failed to pray for the commercial
travellers. of the land. Nor is it be-
yond belief that this may account for
the existence of the association known
as the "Gideons," which counted
among its early members fourteen
of the "boys'' who in Gods provi-
| dence, were the means of saving the
Highland meeting house from becom-
ing brewery pToperty.-Congregation-
alist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

but most OF those now seen are
curled.
Medieval frocks apparently are
leading back to the draped skirt.
The pannier dress is coming back
to The dismay Of the short women.
The newest coat collars are large
nd affairs of Irish or Cluny lace.
light, old rose tints are genuinely
sh colors for millinery: purposes:
anufacturers are binding and
ing nearly alt fine coats for next
'riwith fur.
fpes arelpromised a run. and
ty!.i 1t seems that striped cheyiots
have first place.
lie Of the linens for tailored
re so coarse and loosely woven
ley remind one Of burlap.
few high collars are seen at
all, the low lace collar and cravat
having taken their place.
Newest lingerie frocks from Paris
/ show less lace and handwork and
more little rufles' and puffs.
A new motoring veil is of very pale
gray, showing a wreath in it as large
as a dinner plate with pink figures.
Belt buckles in silver, in Japanese
| characters which signify good luck
| and long life, are among novelties.
Fashionable women are using
fewer tan shoes for street e than
for some time, and have gone back
to black.
Long sleeves will be worn on all
tailored waists, but the soft, fluffy
afternoon frocks will have elbow
sleeves. !
Many eyelet embroidered batistes.
sheer linens and other transparent
materials are seen over white, black
or a color.
The old sewing silk wells are a
boon for the travellers and s%ojourners
at the seashore. They do not wilt
like chiffon.
Chemises are made mostly in the
princess cut, fitting the figure most
carefully and being long enough to do
away with the need for an extra skirt.
A handkerchief with a tiny colored
edge is again given a conspicuous po-
sition in the patch pocket which has
returned to the left side of girls
coats.
In spite. of the rage for a yellowish
tinge, peacock blue, all the dull rose
shades, taupe and the golden brown
are all in excellent style for linen
gowns. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03
One Must Be a Cold, Merry Buffer to BE
a LaWyer-Not a Gentleman.

</X you must run many a cold, Eervy bluff and can not
90 " afford to be numbered in the down-and-out class.
You can not afford to be too much of a gentle
man to the opposing counsel nor too deferental
in a courtroom"
These were among the "Do's and Donts" given by Judge
Willard M. McEwen to the graduating class of 1909 of the
Chicago Law School at a banquet held in their honor in the
Egyptian room Of the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago.
THE lawyer occupies a vested position probably higher
than in any other profession" the jurist said, land in this
position he has himself first to maintain and should first of
all look out for No. l..
why is it that you will be given business against the
older practitioner? Because your client thinks he is getting
the service at a smaller cost or fee. Take it and be thank
full, but maintain your nerve and dignity.
You must have experience and, perhaps, a little money,
and you must rum a cold, nervy bluff, for you can not afford
to be numbered in the down-a9d.out class. People believe
in you and that you are just a little better than others, and
you must play the part. You can not play the part of the
country church mouse, but must reach out for what's In
sight.
"Juries are often impressed with the counsel, and all
juries desire to have some one to lean on, and nearly al
ways select the lawyer with the best attitude. This often
determines q case at law. You can not afford to give the
impression that you are giving way to either court or counsel
on the opposite side. When you do that you lose the faith
of the jury. I sometimes think a lawyer should be fifty
per cent. better than the court.
Study the style and mannerisms of the profession and
ask yourself, How do 1 stand with this juror or with the
jury?' Story books have much to do with framing the attl-
tude of the lawyer, but you can never afford to be too much
of a gentleman or too defereEtial in cou-t."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

An unusual means has been de-
vised TO. cooling the rooms Of the
Railroad Club on the roof of a down.
town office building. A glass cover
ing has been built above the roof
proper and over this a stream Of wat
er is kept continually running. The
water is drawn off in copper leaders.
The scheme has proved effective, for
the water not only prevents the roof
from becoming hot, but 1T sounds cool
NJ I-~I~~o -.Naru
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Metal ~shavings and concrete con
stitute a new paving material.

A pneumatic milk can is a novel
device to insure that milk reaches
the consumer in the condition that it
leaves the dairy The can is filled,
compressed air, previously sterilized,
is pumped into it, and the cover is
locked.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

"A Fruit Salad.-Pare four juicy oranges, removing
every particle of the white inner skin, then separate the
lobes and cut each In four parts. Take one cupful<of walnut
kernels and blanch By scalding with boiling water. Re-
move the skin, which is bitter and spois the taste of the
salad. and let the kernels dry. Cut in fine pieces as many
stalks Of celery as is considered necessary for proper con-
sstency, and mix orange. nut and celery cubes together;
then set on the ice to cool. When ready to serve, arrange
crisp lettuce leaves on the salad dish. put in the fruit mix
ture and serve With mayonnaise dressing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03
EYENING.

There is only a star in the sky.
On the wandering waters the breeze
Dies away In the ghost of q sigh.
Over the meadow and marsh comes the cheep
Of the frog-and a dream In the trees
Are the wren and the robin asleep.
Now rises the moon like a frail
Floating bubble just over the hill,
AT the far keening call of the quail.
ALI the dark brooding forest is still,
Save the aspen so shyly astir,
On the hidden and hesitant nil.
Then the moon slowly wanes, and the gray
Forest deepens as softly as night,
3DN = William Griffith, in Hampton's Magyar
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

The Gunnison tunnel, which is pare
of a great irrigation project in West
ern Colorado, is rapidly approaching
completion, and will be the largest
underground waterway in the world.
1t is six. miles in length and will carry
1900 cubic feet of water a second. It's
cost will be over S2,500,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

The widow is generally willing to
exchange her weeds for q wedding
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

In spite. Of the rage for a yellowish
tinge, peacock blue, all the dull rose
shades, taupe and the golden brown
are all in excellent style for linen
gowns. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

AS a result or TIE ylslr OF the Sec
rotary Of War and the Chief of Staff
to the Isthmus, tentative plans for
the defence of the Panama Canal
have been adopted, which embody the
following features: There will be
three.batteries, located on the islands
lyilgafrem ten to fifteen miles from
the entrance; and other batteries will
be placed on the coast line near the
mouth OF the canal. Six miles up the
canal will be a battery for the de-
fence of the Pedro Miguel lock. There
will be a military post at Culebra.
The Atlantic entrance will be de-
Tended By batteries upcI the range
of hills commanding the entrance. AL
together, sixty of the highest power
disappearing guns will be mounted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

In weakness, and in want. we call
On Thee for whom the heavens are SMALL
Thy glory is Thy children's good,
Thy Joy Thy tender fatherhood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-11-03

A handkerchief with a tiny colored
edge is again given a conspicuous po-
sition in the patch pocket which has
returned to the left side of girls
coats. 1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-25
BATH ROBE ADDS TO BOYS WARDROBE
Daily Fashion Talk.

A bath robe which is "rcomy' and neat
appeals most keenly to the masculine
taste ard the pictured model combining
both these attributes viii De a welcome
addition to the wardrobe Of any of the
boys In the family. The patch pockets
give 1t a proper finish which is COM
pleted by the accepted cord and tassels.
As to material. bath robe flannel is a
good selection, the color Of course being
entirely a matter OF personal taste. If
perefeg able, the robe will be equally at
tractive made from bath robe blankets
which are nowadays offered either in
cotton or IN wool The construction is
OF the simplest sort, the only seams be-
ing those over the shoulders. A box
pleat at the back and plat at each
side Of the front afford the proper full
ness, while the sleeves are straight and
Il simple rolled over collar finishes the
neck.
This is a May MantOn pattern, No.
900 and may be Ead at Goldenberg's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-25
Good Soup Recipes

After washing well, slice into thin
slices a dozen or more young carrots.
Put into a saucepan with a large lump
Of butter, "A pinch Of salt and a pinch
Of sugar. Cook until tc carrots are be-
ginning TO color: then pour in a pint
Of meat stock. either white or brown,
and boil slowly for fifteen minutes. Lift
ne carrots out and press them through
d sieve. Return them to the saucepan,
and when hot again serve with strips
Of thin buttered toast
Spinach Soup.
Carefully wash in scaldiug water and
stem half a peck OF spinach. Put into
q double boiler, after the water in the
outer vessel has come 10 a boil, and
cook until tender. Then rub the spin
ach through a vegetable sieve back into
the saucepan. Pour in a pint Of stock,
season with salt and pepper and little
sugar. When II comes 10 a boil drop in
a tablespoonful Of butter rolled in -four
and cook for a minute longer.
Swiss Soup.
This is a white soup and requires about
three pints of white broth. Let 1t come
TO a boil, and gradually stir In three
eggs well beaten. two tablespoonful Of
-four, a cup of cream or milk and salt
and pepper 20 taste. Serve with strips
OF thin toast.