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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Tin Can or Canteen2

Popular etymology is always more
interesting than the learned explana-
tions of philologists. For instance,
take the barrack-room derivation Of
the word "canteen." 1t is no use try
Ing to convince Tommy Atkins that 1t
comes from the Italian "cantina," q
small cellar. He has his own deriva-
ton, which he finds quite satisfactory.
"Canteen" is simply "tin can" said
backwards. To justify this theory he
simply invites one to look around. Ger
tainly tin enters largely into the uten-
sils and furnishing of the average can
teen. The drinking vessels are tin, the
counter is tin, and in many cases the
tables also are covered with block tin.
No wonder Tommy holds that the word
has some connection with the metal
that is so much in evidence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
.There's Many a Slip"

Few, probably, know the history OF
"There's many slip 'twixt the cup
and the lip" which is translation OF
a Greek proverb. Ancaeus, an an
cient king Of Samos, was fond OF
gardening, and planted some vines in
his garden. But he was told by a
prophet that he would never taste
wine from them.
Time went, and the wine being duly
made, Ancaeus was lifting cup OF
it to his lips, at the same time asking
the prophet mockingly where his
prophecy was now. There's many
things between the cup and lip" re-
piled the prophet. AS he spoke loud
tumult was heard outside, and An
caeus was told that wild boar had
broken in. Hurriedly putting the cup
down without drinking, he rushed
out to join the hunt against the boar,
and was killed. And the prophets re-
mark, turned into hexameter verse;
passed into proverb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Personality.

What a widespread and far-reaching
effect personality has In the affairs OF
men. We hear it given as wide a
range of definition as there are kinds
of people. An agreeable personality
and vice versa; d personality that is
stupid or intelligent; gracious or churl'
lsh; overbearing or yielding; self-willed
and oblivious of the rights Of others
or tolerant and reasonable; selfish or
unselish; conceited or modest
thoughtful or unthinking; these and
many others are samples Of vast va
riety of habits Of mind and manner
from which every person may choose
as they desire. But every person
should remember that their personal
bearing toward their fellows has q
vast deal to do with their success In
life. We rise or fall very often ac-
cording to the estimate given to our
personality by those about us. What
is called "tact," which is but an abbre'
Walton of the word contact, is the out
come of our personality. We mold
and shape our personality very much
by the amount of contace we have with
our fellow beings.-Jefferson County
Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
AN EASY WAY TO REDUCE FLESE
Drink Hot Water and Take Tascoo.

Haven't you often wished for med
icine to reduce your flesh? Something
that does not require dieting or calls
themes? Well, right here you have it
in 5-grain tasco tablets, which you may
secure at any drug store. They are
pleasant to take, perfectly harmless
and cause no restrictions of habit or
eating, and reduce the flesh, little by
little, until you are down to the num-
Der of pounds you wish to weigh. Too
much flesh is undesirable, as most
quite stout people will readily admit,
and it detracts from ones good ap-
pearance; makes one clumsy and short
of breath.
There isn't any reason why anyone
should be too stout, when there's this
uch-tried, perfectly satisfactory rem
edy at any drug store. Tassco tablets
(don't forget the name) are recon-
mended by physicians and are guaran-
teed to be perfectly harmless. Refuse
substitutes, if you can not come to
oulstore, we will mail tassco to you.
SOC box free.
Free Tassco Coupon The Tassco Co.,
Boston, Mass.
Send me by return mail SOC box of
your wonderful obesity treatment. l
enclose 10c in silver or stamps to help
pay postage and packing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Story OF Atlantis Island.

Plato tells the story of the great
island of Atlantis and puts its exis-
tence 5000 years before his time. His
location of it is about half way be-
tween the western projection of Africa
and the Gulf of Mexico. Its civiliza-
tIon was supposed to be very advanced
and its powerful armies were said 10
have penetrated Africa as far as
Egypt. The whole island, according
to this legend, was engulfed by the sea
in day and a night. Another story
says that great earthquake destroyed
the island. The legend was ascribed
to Egyptian priests and on some old
Italian maps Atlantis is placed to the
westward of the Azores. Among some
tribes of South and Central America
there is the legend of a vnst cataclysm
which engulfed q great evten' of land.
Eminent scientists have 'und moth
ing impossible in the existence at some
time of great Atlantic island, but the
story of Atlantis is generally regarded
as a myth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Need More Training.

This is what one college president
says in an address: with the null
tiplicity Of subjects 1t Is only to be
expected that some anxiety may be
felt as to the results from present-day
methods of teaching. I must confess
there is some need for this sugges-
ton of anxiety. Perhaps the pendulum
has swung too far, or we may have
discovered the correct scientific meth.
cd Of dealing with the subjects taught
in the elementary school. feel con-
vinced that training is not receiving its
fair share of attention. There was
much wastage of time in the past, but
the old-fashioned grinding was not
without its good points, one of which
was the cultivation of the faculty of
sticking to a task until it was known"
Princeton Review.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Force Of Rain in the Desert.

The following description of rain on
the desert is given by writer in Farm
and Fireside: SIN desert lands when
it does rain," he says, ut may come
with much more force than anywhere
else. In less than no time the whole
mountain side was sheet Of water run
ming swiftly down. Soon great tor
rent began to pour under the rock
where we were taking shelter, under
mining it and threatening to throw 1t
down. We emerged from there and
made hurried run to another hiding
place, more secure. Then came hail,
and hailstones fell in such fury and of
such incredible size that thought they
would kill old Barney, who stood ex-
posed to their fearful peltings. In q
little while the storm had passed away
and the water soon ceased to come
down the steep mountainside, and we
went on our way, leading our horse"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Fort Guards Americas Cradle.

In no territory of like extent in the
United States is more historical In
terest gathered than in that which
borders Hampton Roads. Here was
planted the first English colony In
America; here was held the first
gathering of the peoples representa-
tives to make their own laws; here
were erected the first Notifications
In the English-speaking New World
here were fought the land battle that
terminated Americas war Of independ-
ence and the naval battle that revolu-
tionized the warfare Of the sea. The
first Notifications where Fort Monroe
now stands were built 305 years ago.
in 1911. Since that time, with short
lapses, there has been some sort OF q
fortifcation always guarding the en-
trance to Chesapeake bay.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Oldest Weather Reports

The oldest weather diary known to
be in existence was kept by Lincoln
shire (Eng.) parson, William Merle,
close on 600 years ago. From 1887 to
1874 he wrote it up, often day by day,
in Latin, and his manuscript, being on
vellum, was somehow preserved and is
now in the Bodleian. Merle did not
trouble himself with the popular lore
about "skyey Influences" but stuck to
an accurate record of fact, in the spirit
at least of the modern meteorologists.
And from his jottings it seems that he
had pretty much the same kind of
weather to deal with as folks in his
parish of Frilby experience now. Con-
trary to theory, the changes of six GEN.
turies have not reduced the number OF
wet days in the year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
DUTIES OF OUR SOLDIERS
Strenuous Training and Discipline at
the Army Posts Teach Men Love
of Country.

A soldiers day is from the first note
OF reveille to the last note of retreat, q
writer in the National Magazine OBJ
serves. In the gray light Of daybreak
the bugle calls him from sleep. From
that moment until retreat sounds at
sunset the day is one Of strict routine
and discipline.
A rough outline of routine day at
Fort Myer is: Rise, roll call, break
fast, groom horses, fall in line for drill,
which lasts several hours or until time
for the MONDAY dinner. For the after
noon there are various designated du-
ties for officers and men, which may
include attendance ut lectures, or dem
onstration work, board meetings, court
martial, training for extra drills, at
tendance at military funerals and
other services, either obligatory or vol
untary. At sunset again comes roll
call, followed by one of the most i'm
pressive ceremonies Of the day.
The troops assemble, facing the col
ors; the band plays the "Star Spangled
Banner" as the colors are slowly low
cred, every man standing at attention
till they reach the ground. The sunset
gun booms across the field; the bugle
sounds retreat, and the garrison work
day is over.
The strenuous routine and spirit of
patriotism that pervades post life
teaches reverence for the flag as moth
ing else can do. To the man on the
outside the flag means much, but to
Che trained man of the army 1t is his
colors! He will live for it or die for
it as needs be-and hc will do it un-
questioningly!
And so it is "They bend the bow and
make ready the arrows within the
quiver."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Capsules for oIIlns Machinery.


The operation of oiling machinery,
especially where it is desirable that
the oil should be kept from the hands
and clothing Of the operator, has been
devised recently in making use of col
lapsible lead capsules, widely used for
artists colors, druggists products,
paste, etc., in the United States. The
capsules are provided with a screw
thread, which rs screwed into an adapt
er, which in turn is fastened to the
part to be fabricated. The lead cap
sule and the brass adapter make a
tight joint, and all that is necessary Is
to apply pressure from time to time,
as desired. When the grease capsule
is emptied, one merely unscrews 1t
and puts new one in its place. No
reflling is necessary, and the pressure
OF the fingers Is usually sufficient to
force the grease into the bearing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Only TWO Left.

Lord Chief Justice Holt, when young,
was very extravagant, and belonged to
q club of wild fellows, most of whom
took to an Infamous course Of life
When his lordship was engaged on q
certain occasion at the Old Bailey, q
man was tried and convicted of a rob-
berry on the highway, whom the judge
remembered to have been one Of his
old companions. Moved by that curl
osity which is natural on RETROSPECT
ton of past life and thinking the fel-
low did not know him, Justice Holt
asked what had become Of such and
such of his old associates. The cul'
prit, making a low bow, and fetching
a deep sigh, said, "Ah, my lord, they
are all hanged but your lordship and
I."-Case and Comment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
"BLUFF" DECElvEs NO ONE
Foolish Pretenslons Of Means Beyond
Command Stupid Though Most
Common Fault.

Trying to make people believe that
we possess more than we really do is
what keeps most of us in debt.
It is far better to have less preten-
tious home, and even to entertain less
lavishly than our peighbor, than to be
constantly harassed by collectors
whom we are unable to pay.
It is a foolish idea Of living which
prompts US to spend more than we
make.
It may be that you have never been
thrown out Of employment when you
did not have few dollars ahead.
If not and you are making no prep
;aration to meet such contingency,
the sooner you get some experience
along that line the better.
The earlier In life you learn the les
son which it teaches, the more profit
able it will be to you, and the effect
nay not be so disastrous as In later
years.
Other men with just as firm hold as
you have lost their jobs, and it is fool
ish for you to think that you have a
life interest in your place. Better be
prepared for the changes which are
sure to come to most Of US, and never
mind what other folk think about the
way you spend or do not spend.
Be sure, anyway, you are not fooling
them much, for the foolish spender is
always easy to detect.-Chicago Exam
liner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
BOSTON WOMAN RECOMMENDING IT
TO EER FRIENDS.
Popular Boston Lady Says Tonoline Has
Proven Godsend to Her.

Popular Boston Lady Says Tonoline Has
Proven a Godsend to Her.
1t is always interesting to listen to
the statements of our friends, and
especially when you know they are sim
cere and honest in what they say.
Added interest is created in state
ment coming from one who has spent
lifetime in Boston, where she is we'll
known socially.
Such a person as Annie Stewart, who
resides in Boston, and is possessed of
the respect and confidence of her as
sociates, and is willing for anyone to
call on her to verify the following
signed testimonial.
II have suffered with stomach trouble
for the past seven years. 1t took the
form of indigestion and dyspepsia. l
had dizzy spells and headaches, and af-
ter ate little food it would ferment
and cause gas to form in my stomach.
I had pains all over my body, and was
chronically constipated. My liver was
torpid, and felt generally miserable.
I had doctored and had been in the
hospital, but received no permanent re-
lief. | was so nervous and restless
that at night 1 could scarcely sleep.
The gas pressing under my heart
caused palpitation, and when | arose
in the morning Twas just as tired as
when l retired. About two weeks ago
began to take tonoline, and | can
truthtully state that it has done Won
ders in my case. l am feeling like a
new woman and can eat any kind of
food. l sleep the night through and
have no more aches or pains; in fact,
it has cured me, and l am recommend
ing it to all my friends, as it has been
God-send to me. - All druggists sell
and guarantee tonoline.
There are numerous symptoms of this
trouble that tonoline can relieve. In
fact, any of the following may denote
affections of the stomach: Indigestion,
dyspepsia, belching of wind, bad
breath, sick throbbing headache, poor
circulation, night sweats, that tired
feeling, costiveness, coated tongue or
poor complexion.
Caution: tonoline is recommend
ed as flesh builder those not wishing
to increase their weight Is pounds or
more should not take it continuously.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Nobility Of Labor.

It is the mission of the United States
to ennoble toll and honor the toiler.
In other lands to labor has been con-
sidered the lot Of serfs and peasants {;
to gather the fruits and consume them
in luxury and war, the business of the
great. Since the medieval times Eu-
ropean society has been organized on
the basis of nobility and people.
Thus has been set on human
industry and stigma of perpetual dis
grace. Something of this has been
transmitted to the new civilization IN
the West-a certain disposition to re-
new the old order of lord and laborer.
Let the odious distinction perish; the
true lord is the laborer and the true
laborer the lord.-John Clark Ridpath.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Those Chinese Junks.

The Chinese junk is to most western
eyes a curious, not to say outlandish,
type of vessel. Yet nautical author
ity, in plcturing and describing fa'
nous craft Of this kind which visited
Europe and America as long ago as
1S4S, says that she proved herself an
excellent sea boat with powers OF
weatherlng storm equal, if not su-
perlor, to vessels Of western build.
This junk, the Keying, IS also declared
to have made run "equal to the time
of the best packet ships Of the period"
Information of this kind about foreign
methods is often truly educative to
Americans inclined to be boastfuL-
The Outlook.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
No Joy In lnvaIidlsm.

Larry had caught severe chill
which necessitated medical attend
ance. A milk diet was ordered
nothing but light food for few
days" At The end Of the second day
Larry refused ''to be stharved to death
iny longir wild thin sups O. milky
stuff" "Well, jewel, what can Gi do?'
asked his wife. 'The dochtcr seys
thet's fur the good O. yer hilth." "Acn,
bad scran to him fur q naygur" cried
poor Larry. "What's the use O bein
an invalid if OF can't git something
extry, let alone feedin' me loike o
chile? Oi'll git up and 60 to wurrk II
the marnin', and thin OH heV to DC
fed loike q man !"-EXchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Doas' Status Under the Law.

1.-THE very fact that they (dogs) are
without the protection Of the criminal
laws shows that property In dogs Is OF
an imperfect or qualified nature and
that they stand, as it were, between
animals ferae naturae, In which, until
killed or subdued, there is no property,
and domestic animals, in which the
right of property is perfect and COM
plete. Theyeare not considered as
being upon the same plane with horses,
cattle, sheep and other domesticateo
animals, but rather in the category OF
cats, monkeys, parrots, singing birds
and similar animals kept for pleasure
curiosity or caprice."-Brown, j., IN
gentell VS.. New Orleans, ETC., r. Co.
1G6 L. S. I01.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Do Poultry Feel the cosmic Urge?

All animals, hens included, have pc
culiarities, and to obtain the best re-
suits in working with them we must
take this fact into consideration. Not
only is it true that each class of ami
mails has its peculiarities, but indi-
yiduals in the same class have their
distinctive traits. To illustrate this,
take for example two horses. One is
a heavy work horse, and when you
speak to him it Is quite while before
he obeys. Yet he may be as willing
and obedient as the other horse which
is of driving stock and quick in its
thoughts and actions. In fact, 1t Is
wrong to both to drive such horses to
gether.-Farm and Fireslde.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF EDGEF1ELD.
By w. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge.

COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD.
By w. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge.
Whereas, James Boyd made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration of the Estate and eff
fects of Ada Boyd, late of said
County and State. deceased,
These Are Therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin,
dred and creditors of the said Ada
Boyd deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Edgeheld, G.
H., S. c., in my office on 7th day of
October, (l916) next, after publica'
ton thereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Admins
tration should cot be granted.
Given under my Hand this lst
day of Sept. A. D., 1915.
W. T. Kinnaird,
P. J. E. G.
Sept. 6, l9l6.--3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Last Word In Realism.

One Sunday evening the pastor OF q
rural church selected Hades as the
text of his discourse. AS he expound-
ed and applet the subje$an absent
minded man in the congregation, toy
ing with well-filled match safe in his
pocket, ignited the contents. The sui
phur fumes reached q pious woman IN
the seat just ahead. ut Is wonderful,
Mary" she whispered to her compan'
ion simply wonderful / have hearc
Brother White preach many a sermon
out none SO realistic as this"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
Agreed With Him.

Farmer Ito autoist who has stopped
and Is reading his guidebook)-
What's the matter, Mister?
Autoist-I'm puzzled. According to
the guidebook there ought to be sa-
loon at these forks in the road.
Farmer-You bet; that's just what
I've been arguing for thirty years.--
Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
How To Give Qulnine To Children

REBRILINEi Is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. 1t Tasteless Syrup, pleas
Children take it and never know it Is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinne. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
pose Ask for 2.ounce original package. The
tame FEBRILINE is blown in bottle. IS tentss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-09-27
FOR SALE!

My shop, lot, shop tools, mate
rial and machinery Except Grist mill
and engine). Also, my home on
Columbia street. Reason for sell
ing change of business.
Apply to
w. H. POWELL.
S-9-tf.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21
Rooms Wanted
Wanted-Board-Rooms

WANTED Two unfurnished, sec
ond floor. communicating rooms, with
Doafd, or near boardinghouse. Hus,
nand, wife and boy 10 years. North of
Bfoad street preferred. Address c. u.
r., care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21

FOR SALE = 81 North Seventeenth
Street; 3story brick dwelling; 9 rooms
and bath: cemented cellar; gas and
electric light; front and rear porches,
furnace heat; lot, 16xS9. Price, $4,000. co.
Brinton-Packer Co, Second and Walnut
Streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21

Civil Service - Railway
Mail Clerks, Post Office
Clerks, Stenographic Clerks,
Departmental Clerks, War
and Navy Special Clerks.
Special preparation for these
positions under Former Civil
Service Examiner of Wash
ington, D. c., at Young
Mems Business Institute,
Front and Market streets. Civil
service classes will be in session
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
from 7.30 to $50. Office open
every evening for enrolment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21

FOR SALE - 227 Muench Street;
II -story brick dwelling; rooms and
attic; gas and electric light; furnace
heat; cemented cellar. Price attractive.
Brinton- Packer Co., Second and Walnut
Streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21
SHE LETS THEM FIGHT TT OUT

"The Mender of Broken Hearts," as
friends call a woman in Philadelphia,
Is told about in the October American
Magazine. One of her methods fol-
lows:
1--WE have few fights here every
day. she says. I believe in bringing a
man and woman together in this office
and letting them scrap 1t out. We fire.
quently have fist fights, and have to
few blows worth 1t when the discus
sion involves the bringing up of five or
six children p"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21

WANTED-Three unfurnished rooms
for housekeeping, by married couple,
also three unfurnished. by two employ
e0 women; references exchanged. e.,
1885, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21

FOR SALE CARDS on sale at the
Telegraph Business Office.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21
Musical
Automobiles

HUPMOBILE = Late 1914; electric
starter and electric lights; perfect me-
side curtains, tools, jack, pump; every
thing complete. Owner will give writ
ten guarantee. Bargain at $475. Act
quick. Auto Transportation Exchange,
20 North Cameron street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-21
Hauling and Moving

HAULING
r. A. Hartman, National Transfer
Co. Movers of pianos. safes, boilers
and general hauling w. II. Lathe,
Manager, Fifth and Woodbine streets
Bell phone No. 250SR