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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
WALKING BOOTS OF SUEDE
In Various coIors, Paris Has Taken
Them Up as the Latest Thing
in Smart Footwear.

Suede walking boots in black, taupe
or brown tan are the smart thing in
Paris. They fasten with medium sized
smoke-pearl buttons and they better
become the feet than do velvet shoes,
which now are rarely seen apart from
velvet costume. Next in favor to
suede are the street boots having
black patent leather vamps, with or
without a tip, and black, brown or
white cloth tops. After these come
the all-gray kid shoes which harmon
ize with a suit of almost any shade,
and consequently are the standby OF
smartly garbed women possessed OF
limited incomes.
Shoes of finest glace kid in all-black
and all-white, are considered smarter
than all-black and all-white heavy
satin. for evenings. If, however, a
high topped buttoned or lace shoe
makes the foot appear thick and
clumsy, a long-tougued pump is worn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Millinery Indications.

Ribbon trimmings continue exceed
ingly strong, says the Dry Goods
Economist Fancy edged novelties and
lowered ribbons in Bulgarian color
ings, in narrow widths, are especially
favored. Moire and faille ribbons are
favored plain varieties. The vogue for
ribbon trimmings Is expected to pro-
mote interest in floral decorations, and
some little evidence of this result Is
already noticeable in an increased de-
mand. Extremely small flowers, such
as white and blue forget-me-nots and
roses are leaders. Among the decided
floral novelties are fat silk roses In
Bulgarian colors. Small silk apples
are also liked. Small bouquets, very
slender algrettes and narrow wreaths
are the leading forms Of employment
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
MANNIsH WAIST is POPULAR
Severity Of Lines Seems to Appeal to
Those Who Follow Latest Fads
Of Fashion.

Young girls are finding the mannish
shirts made of striped or plain wash
able silk or crepe de chine very much
to their liking. Most of the models
are absolutely masculine in the sever
ity of their lines. This, however, ap-
peals to the girl who likes to exploit
the latest FAD of fashion. Those who
dislike the plainness add jabot of
lace or a bow at the neck line, but
the majority prefer to wear the waist
as it is, with a simple fastening Of
buttons down the front.
The buttons are of crystal, white or
colored to match the waist, and stitch
ed with heavy white silk.
A cape collar finishes the neck and
ds most becoming to girls. It exposes
the throat in front and is comfort
able. It differs from the polo collar,
inasmuch as very little Of it shows
from the front. At the back there is
ample width and, in some cases, con-
siderable depth.
Il Slate gray. blue. pink, violet and
stripes are equally favored for fash
ioning the mannish blouse. The tie
worn with the cape collar is knotted
and has loosely hanging ends. 1t may
be of violet, striped silk OF dotted
satin. Ties of two colors, one side
green, red or blue, and the other
white. are the new notes. The mag
pie tie of black and white is extreme
ly popular.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Consistent Dressinu,

A tall figure looks we'll In a long
coat, while it dwarfs a short figure.
Those who make dress a fine art
SHOULD study all these points, and re-
bel against cut-and-dried fashions. A
girlish type Of woman can wear the
clinging draperies now the mode.
Draped skirts need a tall figure to
show them to advantage. Stout and
short people must discard them, and
drapery always needs an artists
hand. Stuffs in drapery have to be
considered. It Is difficult to make
heavy fabrics look well, hence mix
lures of wool and silk or all wool sell
dom look nice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

off with a smart bow, is attached by
which the tidy may be suspended
from the post of the mirror.
The pincushion is made in exactly
the same way, but the cardboard
must be well-padded on both sides
with cotton wool prior to covering it
with the silk and the sketch so clear
ly shows the nature of the cushion
that further description is pnneces-
sary.
In large towns and cities where
smoke and fog so quickly soils deli.
cately colored materials, 1t would per
haps be advisable to carry out these
articles in darker colors, and green
silk with gold embroidered, cord and
ribbon, would look equally pretty and
effective and last much longer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
ChiIdren's Dresses,

The spring lines Of colored dresses
for children consist largely Of plaid,
checked and striped ginghams, per-
Gales and other novelty fabrics, says
the Dry Goods Economist. Plain col.
ored dresses in chambray, linene,
pique, etc., are also coming rapidly
to the front. In practically all of
these colored dresses the simpler
styles prevail. The Russian MILDLY
and Norfolk styles continue to be
prime favorites. Loops and buttons
are used very freely as trimmings,
and belts and sashes are excellent
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Best For Skin Diseases.

Nearly every skin disease yields
quickly and permanently to Buck
lens Arnica Salve. and nothing is
better for burns or bruises. Soothes
and heals. John Deye, of Giadwin,
Mich, says, after suffering twelve
years with skin ailment and spend
ing S4OO in doctors bills, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured him. 1t will help
you. Only 95c. Recommended by
Penn & Holstein, w E Lynch &
Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Pickle Shower,

A bride who had just gone to house.
keeping, being September matron,
was greatly pleased with "pickle"
shower. She said she had heard OF
getting into all sorts Of pickles, but
never one so enjoyable as this one.
1t was luncheon, and each girl
brought one or two jars Of pickles,
with the recipe for making. The
name cards were attached to cunning
little pickle candy boxes. Each girl
was asked to tell her most exciting e1-
perience, called for this occasion "a
pickle"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Of flowers worked in its natural col
oring. The words shaving paper
worked thickly in satin Itch looks
very attractive on the center of the
case.
The two squares are tied together
by punches of satin ribbon, and mar
row ribbon is run through the shaw
ing papers, and these are tied to the
satin ribbon punches, just inside the
case.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
HOLDS THE SHAVING PAPER
Useful Gift for a Man May BE Made
Most Attractive IL Little Care
le Taken With IL.

A useful gift for man Is a case
for shaving papers. You will require
two pieces of cardboard, sizes about
SA by s inches.
These cardboard pieces must be
covered and lined with satin Of your
favorite color. The lining could be
Of satin, and this would be step to-
ward economy. The satin looks very
nice if it is embroidered with sprays
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Crepes Finer.

Cotton crepes that will be used next
summer are very much finer and
sheerer than the ones that were used
q season or two ago. They are also
smoother in surface, with less Of the
crepe effect In the weave. Both the
.crepes and the cotton voiles are showa
in plain weaves and In stripes, dots
:apd checks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Are You Constipated?

If 80, get box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, take them regularly
and your trouble will quickly dis
appear. They will stimulate the
liver, improve your digestion and
ret rid of all the poisons from your
system. They will surely get you
we'll again. Csc at Penn & Hol-
stein, w E Lynch e. Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
BoUDolR ARTICLES TO MATCH
Pretty Plneushion and Tidy, Alike Ia
Design and Make, to Hang Each
Side Of Mirror.

Our sketch shows ap retty pincush-
lon and tidy, designed to match each
other and for hanging ": on either
side of the mirror.
For the tidy. .amond-shaped
piece of cardboar used as foun-
dation and this is covered with
pale blue silk IL the upper part of
which a whi.a Tudor rose has been
worked. A pocket is arranged across
the lower half and upon the front of
it the floral design Is repeated. The
tidy is edged with white silk cord
carried into three little loops on eth
ed side and again at the base. At the
top loop of white ribbon, finished
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
atest Fur Fad.

The latest fur fad Is to allow the
ends of the scarf to drop down the
center Of the back; boas and stoles
are crossed in front and the ends fall
with g studied carelessness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
WaIata on Evening Gowns.

Winter costumes are frequently
fashioned with two or more waists.
There is one waist .or morning, one
for afternoon and one for informal
evening affairs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Hand-Run Tucks.

Lingerie dresses for spring have the
eullness of the skirts taken up in hand
run tucks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

employees being away from the office several days each month, engaged In reading meters and distributing bills.
 Wholly disregarding these facts. the commissioners have at a recent meet ing decided that a curtailment of office expenditures is eXpedient. Their man. agement of the affairs of the depart ment for few months has given them more valuable knowledge as to the business like method of maintaining it's office than I have been able to gain in over 12 years of close application to the work. In the interest of economy, efficiency and progress l very naturally feel that my resignation is required.
 I will say in closing that Superin- tendent Kehoe has cO-operated with me in the carrying out of such recom- mendations and suggestions as I have from time to time felt it policy to make, insofar as he has found it pos sible to do, subservient as he neces- sarily is to the all- dominating power higher up. Thanking you for this op- portunity of stating the facts, I am,
 Yours very truly,
 ARCHA w. corr.
 Norwich, Dec. 19. 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
BENEFIT OF EDUCATION.

No better illustration of the great progress which has been made in this country since the Civil war and the great benefit and upIife which has resulted to the negro race since that great struggle is to be obtained than tte appearance of a class of sixty-four yo-nE men before the supreme court oc Ohio this week to be sworn in as lawyers. Members of that class in ciuded a son of ex-President Taft while two others were sons of former slaves.
 Such circumstance is not surpris- ing. but it ss, however, a cause for eongratulation that the doors of op- portunity in the way of an education have been thrown so wide open that what is possible for one is possible for arother today It stands out in mighty contrast to Gavs before the war. There may be localities even today where nEteracy exists to a great ex- tent. but through the influence of the forces of education it is gradually dis appearing The chance is open today 10 the negro as well as the white man. These two young men are sim ply following in the footsteps of others and what they have accomplished is e'--l7 -' 'S 'iie 'i iAS greatest les sons of inspiration to more of their race. though they are by no means the only ones.
 That such excellent accomplish ments have been attained in a half century is cause for congratulation, but they only indicate what can be expected when the century has rolled around with the constantly increasing interest in behalf of the descendants of former slaves.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

that's got shoe strings hanging to 'em?
 Well, he's playin' tn game O foolin himself It takes real brains to fool other people, but foolin yourself ia like peekin' in tn plate glass windowa when you go by. Ev'ry boob does it.
 They got law agin killin' yourself If you try shoot yourself an make bungle of it yOu'n get arrested sure. They ought to be tn same kind O law agin foolin' yourself. If you kill your self people won't be bothered with you. But if yo fool yourself. there you arc all tn time makin' other folks tired.
 Some day tn coroners gonna hold postmortem over them kind O fel- lows when they die. Then us common ginks'n read about what his brain is. I bet their think box is full O stuff like marshmallows.
 T just laughed in one fellows face tn other day. He set up like a newell post. By jing, he looked so satisfied with himself l wanted to say to him: Mister, if anybody sent you home by parcel post they'd get jailed for usin' pain. cause you ain't got no inwards, an you ain't got life size laugh lp you cause your funny bone's dead
 Tt does me good to see wrinkles on peoples faces. Shows they been up against it some time. You can't mix up with common people an not get wrinkles. Glad hands an wrinkles makes durn sight better lookin' men n marble faced mutts wearin' pigskin gloves.
 '.Fourteenth street. Change ears!
 Let 'em off firstl
 Look where you step!"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
TINE FOR SOUND LEGISLATION.

The debate which has been held upon the currency bill in the senate Sas not been without it's benefits. It q @ measure which calls for the adop- sion of the wisest course regardless Of ' lao may be the one to point it out There was much criticism of Senator Roots speech on the dangers of cur rercv imitation as well as some of the ether weak features of the proposed paeasure It was maintained that he was giving the bill too serious consid- grafton and endeavoring to create un- warranted alarm but it is to his credit that he took the position which he did snd expressed the cold sensible facts for whatever effect it might have upon the bill The value of the careful thought which he gave to it and the additional consideration which his Speech caused is revealed by the changes which have been or will be made in the measure
 The disposition to hustle currency and banking legislation is wrong. It is important legislation and should be carefully considered in it's final stages At least This Is what Senator Root felt 1t his duty to aid and instead of talking for delay and preaching cal Rfnity the subsequent thought which has been given 10 his statements re- vesls the wisdom of his advice. Some Of zhe defects which have been point ed out have been removed and if there are others similar treatment should be accorded them This is Q necessary requirement of sound legislation whether this bill is passed before Christmas or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
FOREIGN EMBASSIES.

There has existed for some time re- stricted means for the purchase and maintenance of embassy buildings ia foreign countries and ii is in accord ance with such provisions that it is proposed by Secretary of State Bryan that this country proceed to secure it's own buildings in Mexico City, Berne and TolJio This idea of spending a half million is in accordance with the policy which has been previously car ried cut at the smaller posts but no move is made to settle the important problem which surrounds such offices in the larger countries
 There is still before the president the appointment of ambassador to France which place has for months been urged upon Chairman McCoombs of the democratic national committee, but he lacks the necessary finances which would permit him to accept the appointment and maintain the office This is the cause far wealth being given undue consideration in the filling of places in the diplomatic corps. It is condition which can to a. larga extent be overcome bY the ownership of the legation buildings in foreign countries Men who are qualified for entertainments as amba ssadors should have their qualifications passed upon instead of their wealth Tn this we are furnished an excellent lesson by foreign countries which own their own buildings and name their diplomats because they have had the experience which qualities them to serve their country best. The idea of securing legations in small countries is com mendable, but the time has arrived when the advisability of it should be applied to the more important coun- triem
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
ROAD BUILDING FOR BUSINESS.

z Every state has it's highway prob lems, but there seems to be a good deal of sense in the protest which has been made by the state grange of Maine against the proposed expendt- ture of two million dollars of state money for the construction of scenic boulevards for tourists enjoyment in7 stead of building such roads as will connect the producers with the mar kets The good roads movement has for its basic principle public utility and when the state of Maine votes to appropriate portion of its funds or bonds for the betterment of the highway conditions it is but reason able that such money should be de- voted to improving those highways which will give the greatest amount of good to the greatest number. The highways are the arteries of trade and as such the proposition calls for full consideration of all the interests of the state for the proper development of it's resources.
 It is impossible to build at once all the improved roads which might be advisable in caring for the various lines of trade, but the long recognized idea of business before pleasure can be applied to the road question with good judgment. When it is determined that good roads must be built for the accomplishment of the most good and that permanency must be given prop CT consideration then will the greatest and most lasting benefits be obtained from state system of highways. The matter of good roads for pleasure should be given secondary considera-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
MRS. MoRTIMER's CHRISTMAS GIFTS

together, and no other would seem the same to me- and a tear fell upon the page she was reading at thought or the companion who had left her. not many years ago. T am so lonely, ana this old book is great comfort to me
 The greatest blunder of all came from her good intention to bestow only use- ful gifts Mrs. Mortimer reekoned among her dearest friends Miss Susan Gibbs, a lady of her own age who was evidently losing her hearing to some degree. All her friends noticed 1t, and commented on 1t with deep expression of sympathy. What a pity" said they, poor Susan Gibbs is certainly growing deaf. She is so sensitive about it. however, and we never refer to It. or take any notice Of 1t in her presence. Queer, isn't it that so many deaf people hear plainly when it is least expected? She heard me say the other day that l wished she could hear the way she used to do, and she turned on me with Q sharp retort to the er- feet that she heard more than she wanted to sometimesl'
 what do you suppose Mrs. Mortimer dld2 She sent poor Miss Gibbs an ear-trumpet, giving that lady great of fense, and losing her friendship from that time onward T am sure, Clara, she conf1ded to her friend, Mrs. Win chester, T was as, careful as possible to say nothing offensive in my note of sympathy that went with it. I have the satisfaction of knowing that my presents were all practical and use ful this year, but they do not seem to have been received as kindly as usual and still l tried to be thoughtful and generous
 T am sure you did" responded her friend, "but I think I shall cling to my old custom of remembering my friends with what they will most en- joy, if 1 know what it is I am not
 AN IDI4ER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
COLD STORAGE-

What the outcome will be it is diff cult 10 tell. but there seems to be a general belief that there is need of an investigation of the cold storage interests for the benefit of their rela- ton to the public. Many investiga- tions of a federal nature have been conducted with varying results The probe has at times proved to be an excellent means for regulation and on other occasions f. has fallen flat.
 With the recognized possibilities of cold storage and the benefit it can be to the public through a proper use of It's facilities, the demand is most em- phatic that all avenues be closed thereto which will prevent it from be- ing otherwise The harmful influence of control of certain markets through cold storage needs to be overcome. If such is not possible under existing law new legislation is called for It is the revelation of the defects and the application of the remedy which win bring about perfection
 Cold storage is welcomed for all the good that is in it and should be up- held when conducted as a fair bus iness proposition, but when it is used to drive prices to abnormal heights, or to furnish unwhoiesome goods, it is time to apply the check. All practices whach make it an ageHSy feF iHdatioa,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
Why Aroha w. Colt Resigned.

MT Editor: I will appreciate little space in your paper to explain briefly the cause of my resignation sent to- day to the board of gas and electrical commissioners. The present commis- sion have for some time held the inn pression that it is costing too much money to conduct the office affairs of the department. notwithstanding the fact that Auditor Grimes stated that he has never seen a gas and electric business of similar magnitude handled with so low an office expenditure an1 with so few office employees. By way of comparison, let me take our sister city, New London. The gas and elec- tric business there is not by any means so large as the volume of business ex- isting here, yet they require an office force of from 10 to 15 persons to con- duct it in a manner satisfactory to their present management. The busi ness here has been cared for by five persons, including myself, two of sait!
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

There were never so many Christmas regulators abroad as there is to-day and they are all self-elected. They are telling us to shop early and to give wisely, forgetting that we are all tied hard and fast to the circurn stances of life. Since wisdom is so rare it does not appear wise to give such advice and since surplUses of money are not very common folks have to buy when they get the cash for they cannot do it before. It goes without saying; thrifty people usually buy early because that gives them the opportunity to have their choice of the now things in the market. It seems to me people should give just as their hearts prompt them to give. and that every thing done sin cerely for ths gaoa Of others has been well done. There are Christmas pres ent distributors who place their gifts shrewdiy, compare results and strike a baianc5 to find glee in their profitable exchanges: but such folks never have had the true Christmas spirit. The gift which is above all others is the one which is made through love with no expectation of reward; and which leaves a glow in the heart for many 9 day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
..ET'TE.l2S TO YFzE E.s-s: OR
Wants to Know Rights of the People.

MT. Editor The most interesting subject discussed by people in Taftyille at present is the smallpox situation. A few scattered cases exist in the village at present. and it seems that the medi- cal authorities have come to the con clusion that the source of contagion is in the schools-though the first case, as well as a majority of the subse- quent cases, were adults-and have de- cided to compel the school children to be vaccinated.
 Quite a number of people are op- posed to vaccination, believing the remedy in some cases to be worse than the disease, and do not wish to have