Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Hindu Juggling, j The Hindu jugglers and acrobats aro the most skillful in tbe world. . One of tba latest stories told of them Is about a performer who went through many wonderful feats perched on the top of a single bamboo stick about fifteen feet in height The top of the stick Iwas tied to a girdle around his waist 'and a leg rest was provided by a cush ion a few feet down the pole. Perch ed on this slender stick he hopped and Iflanced about in the liveliest way, ac* companied br the tapping of a drum. It would be considered a skillful feat to walk about with ease on a pair of stilts fifteen feet in height but this g??ss--Hindu showed ?"marvelous power of equilibrium on a-single stick. He did other things even more wonderful. For example, be balanced a light stick on his nose and a heavy one on his chin and then threw the heavy one into the ali* with, his head and caught it on the end of a light one. While balancings the two sticks thus, end on enj?V ne made .one revolve in one direcci?n and the-bth?r in the opposite direction. - j "Grey" and "Gray." What Is the difference, If any, be tween "grey" and "gray," aside from the matter of spelling? The editor of the Oxford Dictionary some years ago made extended inquiry as to usage and found that opinions lo London varied. Replies to his ques tions showed that in Great Britain the form grey is the more frequent in use, despite tlte authority of Dr. Johnson and later lexicographers, who give the preference to gray. Many correspond ents said that they used the two forms with a diff?rence of meaning or appli cation, the distinction most generally recognized being that grey denotes a more delicate or lighter tint than gray. Others considered the difference to be that gray is a warmer color or that it has a mixture of red or brown. An other group held that grey has more of sentiment gray more of color, which may mean that grey is a suggestion rather than a positive outline.-New j York Press. Twice Declined. ' The Invitation list of the governor general of Canada is made out strictly in accordance with precedent but i3 not kept np to date always, the aid (who has to send the Invitations out generally an Englishman or a Scotch man-not always being au courant .with changes on the Hst The late Sir ?Antoine Dorion, chief justice of Que bec, was once Invited to some func tion, as was proper, but Lady Dorion, who was dead, was Invited likewise. Sir Antoine accepted for himself, but declined for her ladyship, on the ground that she was In the cemetery. |The next year, however, the same mis take was made, so the old judge wrote back to the aid-de-camp In waiting: : "Sir Antoine Dorion accepts, etc., but, her ladyship- being still in St ?Anne's cemetery, Slr Antoine is com pelled again to decline the invitation for her." A New Game. William is the only son of a pious j minister, and, though he is only three t and a half years of age, his father , in -?. ucau uuppea is hands in apparent reverence. His sister, secretly pleased with her 'success, stole a glance at him, when, to the consternation of tbe family, ha sprang np, shouting gleefully: "Ob, Sis, you're it I I saw you peep I" -Woman's Home Companion. Barred Them Ou?. A proprietor of a cotton mill in Eng land who is something of a philoso pher posted up on the factory gates the following notice: ! "No cigars or good looking men ad mitted!" j When asked for an explanation he said: "I'll tell you. The one will set a flame agoing among my cottons and ithe other among the girls. I won't ad mit such inflammable and dangerous things into my establishment at any risk!" The Ink That Homer Used. I Ink of various hues was used by the ancient Romans, that of a purple tint being considered the exclusive fluid for the execution of all royal writings, as It was distinct* ery ^Jto royal color. It is said that Homer's works were written In letters of gold on a roll 120 feet in length, formed of the Intestines of seroents, but we are left in Igno rance as to the method of preparing this in?. I - Trying to Prove lt. : Angry Father-Great Scott! What are you doing, Johnny? Why, con found It you've got my new watch all to pieces! Johnny-Yes, dad. Teach er told us today that a good watch ought to have at least 170 parts, so I thought I'd see if yours was a good one. j Preparing Her. "I hope madame is not supersti tious?" j "No, my girl. Why?" ; "Because I hare just broken the large mirror hi the parlor."-Paris Rire. i Success doesn't "happen.** It ls or ganized, pre-empted, captured, by con secrated common sense.-F. E. WU* lard. Ye farmers, come to us for your farm wagons. Our "Old Hickory," "White Hickory" and Hackney wagons are known throughout the length and breadth of the county. They have been tested for years upon Edgefield's rough roads. Ramsey &.Jones. Fresh breakfast bacon at 16-2-3cts. per pound. May & Prescott. He Waa Too Enthusiastic. Hank Dobbs was noted as an "hon est" horse trader. He would not lie about a horse. He would merely sup press the truth. Incidentally he always beat the customer who dealt with him. The way he could slur over the de fects and buzz about the virtues of an animal amounted to genius. Once Hank was trying to sell a neighbor a horse that had an eye which was nearly sightless. The neighbor knew Hank would not lie outright to him, so he questioned the horse trader as to the various points of the brute. "How about his eyesight? Can he see out of both eyes?" "Sure," said Hank. "He'? got good eyes." Here he leaned forward, his eyes fairly scintillating with sup pressed honpatJ. "One eye is particu larly good!" Hank's enthusiasm for the truth had carried him too far. The deal was off. ?-Tulsa (Okla.) Post Hair Monstrosities. French theater managers In tho eighteenth century had worse evils than picture hats to contend against Marie Antoinette, who was shogt, even according to French standards, set the fashion of high coiffures and ultra fashionable women prided themselves on measuring four feet from their chins to the tons of their heads. These structures took about six hours to erect, the hairdresser mounting a lad der in the process. Some coiffures were almost as broad as they were long, with wings sticking out about eight inches on each side of the head. For the "frigate" coiffure the hair was rippled in a huge pile to represent the waves of an angry sea and sur mounted by a fully rigged ship. As a consequence of these monstrosities, iisturbances in theaters occurred al most daily until an ordinance was is sued against the admission of women with high coiffures to the floor of the house. Three Curious Bells. There Is a curious legend connected ?vith the bells of Messingham church. lt is said that a long, long time ago a iraveler was passing through Messlng aam when he noticed three men sitting m a stile in the churchyard and say ing, "Come to church, Thompson; come to church, Brown," and BO on. Being pery much surprised, he asked what it meant and was told that, having no jells, they called folks to church in :his way. The traveler remarked that t was a pity so fine a church should J9 without bells and at the same time isked the men if they could make :hree for the church, promising to pay tor them himself. They undertook to Jo this. They were respectively a iinker, a carpenter and a shoemaker. Jvhen next the traveler passed that tvay he found the three men ringing :hree bells which said, "Ting, tong, Muff," being made respectively of tin, ivood and leather 1-London Tit-Bits. Calling on Tennyson. A young American girl, who with 1er mother had called at Farringford o see the famous poet Tennyson, but WAO rt ni- -J "Alfred," said she as the two looked ip, startled, "these strangers came from a far country to see the lion of Freshwater, and behold-a bear I" Tennyson burst out laughing and be came amiable at once. Taking a Chance. The mistress was giving Harriet the benefit of her advice and counsel touching a momentous step the latter ?ontemplated. "Of course, ECarriet," said the lady >f the house, "if you intend to get married that's your own business, but rou mustn't forget that marriage is a rery serious matter." "Yis, mum," said Harriet; Hyis, mum, I know 'tis sometimes, mum. But, mum, maybe I'll have better luck ?Jxan you did, mum."-Brooklyn Life. His Nationality. The little girl had come home from ichool and was telling the family about i certain stout man that had lectured to them In the morning. When : brough her father said: "What nationality was the man, laughter?" "Broken English," she replied.-Ex .?hange. Considerate. Friend-Now that you have been married some time, old friend, tell me frankly your opinion on the marriage state. Much Married Man (to his (?Ife)-Just go outside, my dear, will rou?-Fliegende Blatter. Ready. He-I wonder what your father will jay when I ask him for your hand. 3he-Don't worry about that, dear. Se rehearsed it with me this morning, md he does it beautifully. Consistency. Knicker-Where was Jones going when arrested for speeding? Bocker To deliver a speech on thc extrava gance of automobiles.-New York Sun. Children think not of the past nor of what Is to come, but enjoy the present lime, which few of us do.-La Bra te re. Lime For Sale: Just received arge shipment of lime. Let us sup ply your needs for lime for Sanitary md Building purposes-any quan ;ity from a peck to a hundred bar .els. Adams Warehouse Company. When you are needing job print ng of any kind send your orders to die Advertiser job office. Satisfao ; ion guaranteed on every job. Notice of Change of Schedule. Departures. Train No. 209 for all points north Train No. points south Train No. points north Train No. south 8:10 a. m. 231 for Aiken and all 10:05 a. m. 229 for Aiken and all 1:30 p. ra. 207 for all points 6:50 p. m. Arrivals. Train No. 208 from all points south 9:00 a. m. Train No. 230 from all points north 11:00 a. m. Train No. 210 from Aiken 1 p.m Train No. 230 from all points south . . 4:40 p. m. Train No. 206 from all points north 7:40 p. m. MailB are closed 30 minutes in advance of departure of trains. W. H. Brun son, P. M. An Old Alarm Clock. At Scbramberg. lu the Black forest, there is a respectable alarm clock that warned sleepers lt was time to get up when Charles I. was king of England. This was made in 1080, and lt is deem ed a remarkable piece of workman ship. In form lt resembles a lantern wherein is a lighted candle, the wick of which is automatically clipped ev ery minute by a pair of scissors. Tb candle is slowly pushed upward by spring, which also controls the mee anism of the clock, and at the requir hour of waking an alarm is sound and at the same time the mova sides of the lantern fall, and the rr is flooded with light. A Spurned Gift. A charity expert was discussing promiscuous almr~'.vlng. "Promiscuous giving," he said, "is money thrown away. Nothing should be given to beggars except work. A friend of mine said the other day to a beggar: "I can't give you any money, my poor fellow, but if you call at my house I'll give you plenty of work.' *' Thanks,' the beggar answered. Tve got plenty of that at home.' " Conscience. "On what grounds do you desire to withdraw the plea of *not guilty?"' "On the simple ground that we are. guilty. However, we must call the at tention of your honor to the regret table fact that the statute of limi tations lets us out. Too bad we were not asked about this matter earlier." Philadelphia Ledger. Tho Very Good Man. "He's forever prating about what his conscience tells him. What does his conscience tell him. anyway?" "It usually tells him apparently what awful sinners his neighbors are." -Philadelphia Press. Keeps Him Busy. The Skeptical Aunt-What does he do, Dolly, for a living? Dolly (greatly BorDrisprtw-xa.hu ??? **?-? - in a shady business. Myer-You don't sayl Gyer- Tea; he's putting up awn ings.-Chicago News. Plantation For Sale. I desire to sell my farm four miles from Edgefield, known as the Harrison place, adjoining lands of the Carroll Rainsford estate and Mrs. Kate D. Butler. The place contains 270 acres; two horse farm open; two good buildings-one a five room house. Apply to Mrs. W. D. Jennings, Augusta, Ga. School Books. We have just replenished our stock of school books and can fur nish any kind that is used in the schools of the county. Let us supply you with what you need. Penn & Holstein. Fine Pianos Reduced $100 A Quarter of a Century of "Knowing How" -The. delightful tone of Farrand Pianos has spread their fame throughout America and England. 25 years of "Knowing How" mixed with expert workmanship and the finest materials, has made the 1910 "FARRAND" Model the ideal ofp?iano Perfection ? ^ The Construction and Materials From far-away Germany are imported the most expensive Felts and Wires-for the Germans are Past-masters in the sci entific manufacture of these materials which are to the highest degree essential to the flexible responsiveness ? of action and the superlative tone of high class pianos-giving these instru ments a mechanical strengh that makes frequent tuning unnecessary. Their structural beauty is an artistio triumph. ' The Guarantee,' Free Tuning and Free Fire Insurance As representatives of the FARRAND factory, we are authorized to, and DO warrant its 1910 ' Model'Pianos for a term of 10 years. This guar- ' , apt??^-backed by a concern worth millions of ?dollars, is your absolute surety of satisfaction, i Also for a period of two years from the time iv&Sdjjceive it, we will keep the piano in tune, ^ and insure it against fire at OUR expense. Price and Terms ,T? COMPANY has, asa fitting occasion to Inaugurate Instructed us to sell to the people In this terrl &th anniversary of the founding of the great con 10 Model ?ioo Upright Pianos for $300 which ls an 'f Silo each. The remarkable offer holds good only have been sold; then the price will go back to $-100. 'Of a lifetime to get a fine plano at three hundred ldred shrewd householders win take advantage of lt. ne of the hundred. it sale, wewin furnish, without cost, a fine scarf, a nstructlon book, with each plano. We are In a posl planosoneasy terms, lt preferred to a cash trans ?Bon for Out-of-town Buyers If you cannr>: r ome to Greenwood, we shall be glad to select one of these splendid pianos and ship lt to you. Write us for further informa tion. Your Inquiry will be answered -Ith a personal letter by a mem ber of thlafirm, giving you full descriptions Including a paper pattern showing exact floor space required, and naming very attractive plans for periodical payments. Write UH TO-DAY-a postal will do. HOLLAND BROS., Greenwood, S. C. i "fe There ?iy^eah^r Me?" ? If you had a telephone on your Farm a con versation like this would WUA ??? ?.??"--' tree booklet. Address vugi, mite lui our Farmers Line Department SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY Sooth Pryor St., Attenta, Ga. ?JUST; PUBLISHED Webster's NEW INTERNATIONAL Dictionary, (G. & C. Merriam Co., Springfield, Mas:.) surpasses the old International as much ai that book exceeded itt predecessor. . On the old foundation a new superstructure has been built The reconstruction has been carried on through many years by a large force of trained workers, auder the supervision of Dr. W. T. Harris, former United States Commissioner of Educa tion, and reenforced by many eminent special ists. The definitions have been rearranged and amplified. The number of terms defined has been more than doubled. The etymology, synonyms, pronunciation, have received un sparing scholarly labor. The language of English literature for over seven centuries, the terminology of the arts and sciences, and the every-day speech of street, shop, and house hold, are presented with fullness and clearness. In size of vocabulary, in richness of general information, and in convenience of consulta tion, the book sets a new mark in lexicography. 400,000 words and phrases. 6000 illustrations, 2700 pages. tyme to die pobliioer? for Specimen Paces. llfrM??ll I 60 YEARS' n?r EXPERIENCE PATENTS ?mmBmm ar i RADE ?YIAHKB HwSB?EifS^ DESIGNS r'FF?vT* COPYRIGHTS Ac. Anyone sending a sketch end description ma? quickly ascertain onr opinion froo whether an Invention li probably patentable. 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May & Prescott. Never before has Rives Bros been so well equipped to handli your shoe business as now as the j have just put in some new line from standard shoe manufacturen and have received some large ship ments in all classes of shoes in th? last week. Come and get fitted up -Adv. Special attractions in gifts fo; boys at W. E. Lynch & Co'i Large stock of Eberson's Zinc Lead and Asbestos paint; impervi ous to water and resists the heat o: the sun. B. Timm ons. Our furniture department ii heavily stocked and our prices an very reasonable. It will be to you advantage to see us before buying Edgcfield Mercantile Corapan.v A variety of appropriate gifts fo young men at W. E. Lynch & Co's PECIAL RUMMER; J^ATES WRITE for full informafion TODAY. Big new catalogue free by mail. 37 colleges in 16 states; $100,000.00 in equipment;'model office depart ment; actual business training; earn while you learn; positions guaranteed; expert specialists; individual in struction; we also teach by mail. 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