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IPROFESSIONAL I CARDS ? C. GADSDEN SAYRE Architect 405-406 Bieckky Building Anderson, S. C - - - ?-." Chisholm, Trowbridge & Saggs DENTISTS New Theatre Building W. Whitner St RUFUS FANT, Jr. ATTORNEY AT I AW Cox-Townsend Bldg. Anderson, :-: South Carolina Wear , Fro Lei Say 't&ront. j(aeed~ ?or??fa Pitted perfectly by our corsetiere $3.50 to 912.60 Mrs. B. Graves Boyd H. H. Rosenberg TAILOR FOR MEN 134 North Mp.\n NOTICE. The Board of Registration of Ander son County will meet the following appointments to register, renew or transfer certificates: Starr, Monday, August 9th. Iva. Tuesday, August 10th. Anderson Court House, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11th, 12th, and 13th. W. L. Anderson, W. C. Burriss, E. T. Tollison, Board of Registration of Anderson County. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against the estate of Cv., r. .Burdett deceased, are hereby notflcd to present them properly proven to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those Indebted to make settle ment. L. H. HALL, Admr. With will annexed. 8-C-ltaw-3w. Charleston & Western Carolina Railway To and From the NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST Leaves: No. 22 . . .., .6:08 A. M. No. 6 . . . .3:37 P.M. Arrives: No. 21 . . - .11:15 A. M. No. 5 ... . 3:07 P. M. Information, Schedules, rates, etc., promptly given. E. WILLIAMS, G. P. A., Augusta, Ga. PIEDMONT & NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY ANDERSON: Condensed Passenger Schedule. Effective June G, 1?15. Arrivals Nc. SI. .. .. 7:86 A. M. No. SS.8:86 A. M, No. 35.i .. ..11:40 A. M. No. 37.1:10 P-:& No. 89. * 8t40 P. M. No. 41.8:00 P. M, No. 43.....et? P.* No. 46.10:20 P. M. Departure? No. SO. .. 8:88 A. *L No. 32.. .. .... 8:26 A.M. No. 34...10:30 A. M. No. 36.12:10 P. M< N?. 38... 2:80 P. M. No. 40.4:60 P. ht No, 42. 6:40 P. lt. No. 44. ? :1S P- M. C a Al LEN, Tra?do Manage?, WAR ALSO AFFECTS WESIJDIAN TRADE Jamaica Especially Hard Hit Be cause Principle Commodity is Perishable. Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 7.-Asso ciated PrcBs Correspondence)-Al though trade in the West Indies gen erally has suffered to an orient which is quite appreciable owing to special war conditions, yet Jamaica, ou ac count of the pcrishuble nature of its j principal commodity,-bananas-ha? had a moro serious setback than any other of the British Wost Indian col onies. The sister colony of Trinidad is more* favorably placed on account of better shipping facilities offered in neutral and British vessels. The effect of war conditions in Jamaica is exhibited in thc customs ! collections. Since August, 1914, im-j ports and exports have decreased 12 j per cent while excise revenue has ' fallen to an even greater extent. Thc j falling off in exports is due almost j entirely to the laek of adequate ship- j ping. i Comparing the latest returns for 1915 with the corresponding pre-war period in 1914, the following percen tages illustrate the decreases in va- ' riouu typical exports: Coffee ll per | cent, cocoa 17 per cent, dyewoods 33 per cent, bananas 44 per cent, ginger 40 per cent, pimento 39 per cent, rum j 54 per cent, sugar 13 per cent, cot ton 9 per cent and honey 57 per cent j Bananas, which form the principal export of the colony,, representing 60 per cent ot the total exports, have fallen by almost one half and this in a year when the crop ls the largest In the Island's history. Tho colony. In fact, has had a record production In almost all lines, but total exports are almost one-third less than in normal years. As a consequence perishable commodities are wasted and in some placeB surplus fruit for banana plan tations, not protected by firm con trae^? with the fruit trading com panies, cannot find buyers at 3 cents per hunch. It ls the very irony of fate that after the hurricane of 1912 and a period ot almost continuous drought in some sections since 1909, just when the seasonal rains have been the best since the year 1906 with a record crop both as regards quality and quantity,-the island should be placed in a position where it can not murkct its produce for lack of ves sels to carry it. The situation has been somewhat relieved by tho action of the imperial government In arrang ing for ocean transport for some of the surplus sugar stock)!, but this benefit, to the Island as a whole is small as sugar occupies but a com paratively insignificant position in the bulk of the colony's exports. .Tho hash, on which Jamaicai prosperity rests under present conditions, both on account of the revenue derived from it, and the fact that lt puts more money into circulation than all the other departments of agricultural ac tivities put together. Quick, regular and sufficient ocean transport there for-? iv. an essential condition to tho isand's prosperity. This Jamaica has not got and there seems nb immediate prospect of improvement in the situ ation. England is not in a position to act. except to find freights for such pro ducts as she may immediately re quire. The eyes of Jamaica therefore turn to the United States, not only for the rca. on that she is the island's best customer for bananas, buying 9C per cent of the gross production, but for the further reason that American capital and energy and enterprise has developed the banana trade to Its present position of pre-eminence. It Is interesting here to note the relative positions of the mother State and America boht as buyers? and sel lers. In 1874 Jamaica purchased from Great Britain 64 per cont of her en tire importations.and In 1914. 30.5 per cent; while she purchased from Amer ica in 1874, 30.8 per cent and In 1914, 47 per cent respectively. In other words in 40 years trade with Great ; Britain has diminished by 16.4 per [cent while relations with -tho United States have improved Iby 16.7 per cont. Of exports, the mother . land purchased 1.6 per cent. In 1914 tho ?relative positions were: United King dom 18.2 per cent; United States 60.9 per cent, and at the same time the bulk of trade during the period mentioned hos more than doubled in value. Jamaica's next best customer ls Canada, whose purchase. In 1914 nmounted to 7.2 per cent wita sales totaling slightly orer 8 per cont One reassuring feature of the situa tion da the present high prices ot special products, which. In e . meas ure, help to .compensate for other losses. For Instance rum and sugar ?."ve ?oared to a point which baa not been attained in the present genera ouu. itum stands at quite . double ante-war price, varying according to I quality from 87 cent? to $1 per Im portal gallon, while sugar , is practi cally $6.00 per hundred weight At thes? prices a very handsome mar gin is left over cost of production, certainly not less than 60 per. cent ?on capital invested. But tn spite these favorable factors, lack of steamship freights hits the island trade In Ita most vital spot the banana trade. CITHOLAX C?TROLAX! C?TROLAX! Best thing for constipation, som stomach, Issy liver and sluggish bowels. Stops a sick headache almost Rt once. Gives a most thorough and satisfactory flushing-no pain, no nausea. Keeps your system cleasned. sweet and wholesome.-R. - H. Wel hecht Salt Lake City, Utah, writes: ?I flnd CRrolax the best laxative I ever used. . Dos? not gripe-no un pleasant after-effects," {told every where. INI?MTION?L smsanoL LESSON (By E. O. UELLKitS. Acting Director ot Sundiiy Behool Course, The Moody Bible Institute ut Chlcugo.) LESSON FOR AUGUST 8 THE KINGDOM TORN ASUNDER. LESSON TEXT-I Kings 12:6-16. GOLDEN TEXT-Pride goeth before destruction, and a. haughty spirit before a full. Prov. 16:1& Solomon's kingdom though outward ly magnificent contained within lt those germs of oppression, formal re ligious observances and the lax ex ample of an Indulgent monarch which speedily led to its disruption after his death. Forty years Solomon reigned, but the latter end of his life was none too peaceful. "He loved many strange women" aud "his heart waa not per fect with tho Lord his God" (11:1, 4). Rezon was his "adversary" (11:25) and Jeroboam whom he at first sought to conciliate (11:26-28) waa finally driven from tho land (v. 40). Chapter eleven contains the prophecy of which this lesson is the fulfillment. "And Rehoboam, his eon, reigned in his stead" (11:43). I. The Convention at Ghochem, vv. 1-5. This place has au important his tory beginning in the days of Abraham and Jacob, lt was a elty of the L?vites and the place where Joshua gave his final charge (Josh, 24:1, 25). Abi mo lech destroyed lt though it waa soon rebuilt. Here israel gathered to con* firm Solomon's - son upon the throne. Jerusalem and Judea readily accepted Rehoboam as king, but thc ten tribes hesitated and, according to one trans lation there waa a year's delay during which time Jeroboam was sent for and certain reforms wero formulated (v 2). Their charges Were entirely selfish and made no reference to the rights of Jehovah nor offered any protest against the increasing idolatry. Be fore allegiance was sworn Jeroboam as spokesman presented these reforms (v. 4) and Rehoboam wisely asked for time to consider the request (v. 6). II. Good Counsel Neglected, vv. 6-12. Rehoboam came of bad stock (ch. 14:21), yet his first step was a wise one. His name means "Enlarger of the people," but ho sadly belled the same. Too long had he lived In the atmosphere of luxury and enervation. The northern tribes, suffered greatly through taxation and shared none of the prosperity of Jerusalem. Solomon's "yoke," like that of every earthly mon arch, had been heavy (Matt, ll;29, 30.). The counsel of the old men waa good (v. 7), lt was kingly, manly. Jesus tells ns that the greatest must be the servant of all and sets us the example himself (Matt. 20:28). Reho boam next consulted those of his own circle who "were grown up with him," men of like position and passions, youths as inexperienced as himself who had no sympathy but were wild, conceited, overbearing, selfish. Reho boam asked "advice" (v. 6) of the old men, but asked for "counsel" (v. 9) of the young men, but In neither caso ls there any suggestion that God was consulted (James 1:5). These young men counseled a boasting and burden some course which brought Rehoboam to grief. Oppression always results In rebellion, a fact that those who gov ern or employ others should ponder welL Rehoboam's choice of counselors and his consequent course of action was the height of foolishness (Prov. 13:20). III. Bsd Counsel Confirmed, YT. 12-14. Jeroboam's subsequent career confirms us in believing that he more than ali others encouraged and fos tered the division of the kingdom. But he and the proud, foolish princeling wera both only carrying out the word and will of Jehovah1 (V. 15; Pa. 76:10). This does. not,, ho wo ver, lessen bis guilt or folly (Acts 2:23). Not content with declaring bis acceptance ot the evil counsel he spoke 'roughly" (v. 13) and this verse suggests to us that "the old men'a counsel" was known td the people, thereby aggravating his offense. "Whom God "Ishes to destroy he first makes mad." Rough words wound or madden and, "by using soft words you may lead an elephant by a hair." Not content, to refus? Reho boam threatens added burdens (v. 14). IV. Conclusion. God turned away the kingdom from Solomon's house be cause Solomon had turned away from God (ch. 11-.8-1L 81, 38). A truo prophet foretold; what would happen, the "cauae waa from the Lord that he might perform bia saying" (v. 16, cf. 11:31, 32); God is constantly and Ht ?kvdly fulfilling prophecy. Thor... *? hlch have been so fully and so minutely ful filled are a warrant'that in duo time all will likewise "come to pass." Re hoboam ls a lesson to the young; men of today. Rehoboam ls also'n lesson for pres ent day fathers. Finally Rehoboam I? a lesson to all who are set In authority. To close our sara to the cry of the needy; to forget our obligations to God and to men (Matt. 25), and to fail to see Go?Ts pur poses, prophecies and plans, Inevitably < courts disaster. The coming king of kings who In ful fillment of prophecy did coma, and will come again,' has a yoke for his subjects "which is. essy." His finger (v. 10) and bands were used In loving ministries and the only chastisement (v. 1?) te ever permits ls that which proves us to be "sons," not slaves (Keb. 12:6-11). ltcsldeiico o? Mrs. Kia Murruy. Ktsideute of C. lt, McDonald. Is The Home You Are Paying For Yours or Some Other Man's? If any man asked you whether you would rather woik for your own family or the family of another, you would think him crazy. But have you ? stopped to consider that he might have grounds for that question? Some of us pay for a home one way, some another. But we all pay. All our lives, some of us are paying for a home. Others pay for a few years and then they have paid for their homes for all time. The first class are those who pay rent. The second class are those who buy their homes little by lit tle by little. ? ?, ^. ; When you pay rent you squander your present and discount your future. You get a house to live in, and for it you pay your landlord's taxes, repairs, principal and interest, and a nice profit on the investment. You are buy ing'his house for him, over and over. ; . / ^ You Can't Hodge the Truth. You Either Pay For Your Own Home, or Another Man's Home .::->-JV jj . . i ... ; ' 1 ' ' " "V ? i '. .. . . in North Anderson YOU can buy a lot, pay for it #10. down and $i0.*+ a month; borrow money and build YOUR HOME, and stop paying for that other man's home. Y?UR HOME will bc Vjcated in the very best residential section of the city, where you will want to raise your family; where property is steadily advancing in value; and by buying NQW you get in on the "Profit Shar- * ing" proposition that will make your lot cost you only a fraction of it's real worth. _ -?? 0 - . \ k Quit Buying* Homes For Others Here's Your Chance See JOHN LINLEY or 'GENE WATSON Phones 647, 906, 310. J itHMBi > Ifestaar* af J. A. Fanaer?