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All of Them Gifted Performers. The play "The Face at the Win dow" uhich was given in the opera house Monday night was beyond all question the best ever presented in Edgefield by local talent. The peo ple who went expected to see a good play but this was in a.different class from anything that has here tofore been presented in Edgefield. Indeed the faultless acting, the splendid staging and the sweet music by the orchestra made one feel that they were in the opera house of Augusta or Columbia. The young ladies and young gentlemen who composed the cast of charac ters have been showered with com pliments on every hand, and to these The Advertiser adds "Weil done" with all possible emphasis. We also congratulate the members of the Dixie chapter upon the financial success of the occasion, realizing the sum of $65.25 from the door re ceipts. Two Negroes Murdered. Sunday night, April li, two ne groes," a man and a woman were murdered on the farm of Mr. W. S. Middleton at Meriwether in the extreme lower part of the county, and as a result of some work done by Sheriff Swearingen five negroes who are implicated in the murder were placed in jail Sunday. The dead negroes are Adaline Murray and Jim Middleton, and those who were committed to jail to await trial were Jim Henry and Carrie Norman, who occupied the other end of the house in which the man and woman were killed, Bill Wil liams, Bob Marshal, and John Mur ray, the husband of the dead wo man. It is said that very strong evidence has been seoured against two of the aecused negroes. Five Negroes in Jail. As soon as Sheriff W. R. Swear ingen was informed of the row whioh occurred at Pine Hill, a ne gro church two miles beyond John ston, Sunday morning he went over and had five negroes arrested, their names beinu Aaron Hill, Walter Hill, John I)ivis, John Martin and Clarisa Hill.- All of these bear marks from the knives, pistols and razors that were wielded right and left in the general mix-up. Anoth er negro, Ed Martin, who is said to have started the'row in the church, ia still at large but will be caught in a day or two. He bears both razor and pistol wounds. It is probable that after the August term of court Supervisor Edmunds will have his road working force recruited. Several of these negroes are said to be bad fellows, having been engaged in such affrays be fore. Winthrop College News. The annual field day exercises, which were held on Monday April 7, proved to be very interesting. The judges came from Columbia, Spartanburg, and M i-sachusetts. The cup for highest score was won by the senior class. The school children from York county met at Winthrop for their field day. There were about two thousand people present. Winthrop was honored last week by a visit from fifty Yale graduates of the class of 1885. They were un a trip to South Carolina, given by Mr. Robertson, a member of this class, and now a prominent banker of Columbia. On Wednesday afternoon Win throp college gave a reception in honor of the Medical Association which met in Rock Hill. Dr. R. A. Marsh's Edgefield friends were delighted to see him among our .guests. Student. Have Gone For Joe Grant. Having received official notice that the supreme court of Pennsyl vania will hear to-morrow afternoon the appeal made by Joe Grant, the negro who is wanted here for kill ing Mr. Durst at Johnston six years ago, Sheriff Swear ingen sent' Messrs. Joe Eve Miras and H. C. Watson to Phila delphia yesterday to be on hand to receive the negro and bring him at once to the penitentiary in Colum bia to remain uutil the August term cf court. There is but little doubt that the supreme court will fail to sustain Gov. Tener, who has already passed favorably upon the requisition for Joe Grant. The bringing of this man to trial after he has been a fugitive from justice for six years will be worth tenfold more to the county than the ex pense involved in bringing him from Philadelphia to Edgefield. Later-Since the above was writ ten the sheriff has decided not to send for the negro until notified of the supreme court's decision. Wheat Will be Disappointing. Prior to a short time ago the wheat in the county was very prom ising, but recently in many sections it has suffered decided injury from an insect or from some other cause. We have been informed that Mr. C. M. Williams of the Cleora ses tion. one of the most successful wheat growers in the county, has turned his stook in his wheat field and is grazing it down, having de cided that the yield would be very unsatisfactory. In some sections oats seem to have gone baekward also. Noted Landscape Architect. Mr. R. E. Withers of Charleston, a landscape architect who possesses a very high degree of skill, is spend ing some time in Edgefield. He has visited this place several times in the past and has a number of warm personal friends here. Seize this opportunity to beautify your lawn? 3nd gardens. Owing to Mr. Withers' native ability and many years of practical experience in land scape gardening, you will not find anyone who is better fitted for^ork of this kind. His charges are very reasonable. Very Fine Oats. The finest oats that we have seen this year were sent The Advertiser Monday by Dr. W. E. Prescott. Last year Dr. Prescott ordered a few bushels of improved oats from Judge Hammond of Augusta and sowed them on four acres of land. They are DOW in full head and about six feet tall. Those who have seen the field have estimated that the yield will be close around 75 bush els per acre. One strong point in favor of this improved variety ia that it can be harvested at least three weeks earlier than ordinary oats. Dr. Prescott gave $a.00 per bushel for the seed and has already receiv I ed orders for practically all that he will make. Farmers who have seen this fine field of oats want some of the seed to sow next fall. Columbia District Conference. This conference held at Brook land last week was of spiritual profit. Bishop Kilgore led in making it a spiritual uplift. The main part of nearly every report was: The condi tion of the church as it is on one hand orippled by its worldly mem bers and on the other hand strength ened by its spiritually minded mem bers. Bishop Kilgore asked Dr. W. W. Daniel if he thought that the ball roora hurt the piety of the church members that attended. Dr. Daniel replied: "No." He then added: "They have no piecy to hurt." The bishop and conference agreed with Dr. Daniel. It ia heartening to those of ns who are working for a church of spirit ual purity and power to have our ablest men leading ua. I was happy to report that very few of ray mem bers engaged in worldly amuse, men ts. To our sorrow our presiding el der, Rev. W. M. Duncan, continues in ill health. Dr. W. W. Daniel, president of Columbia College, is presiding elder temporarily. J. R. Walker. A Progressive Young Farmer. Mr. Floyd Rainsford is making good as a farmer. We have watch ed bis career with more than usual interest sine? he came home from college and settled upon the large plantation which was so success fully managed by his late father. From the dawn of day till night fall our young friend gives personal attention to his farming operations, and yet he finds time to keep the social side of his nature normally developed. He comes to town at intervals, mingles with the young people and attends their social func tions but not to excess nor to the neglect ot business. This is an ideal life for any young man. In stead of devoting himself soul and body to making money on the one hand, or giving himself over alto gether to social indulgence on the other. Mr. Rainaford is pursuing the li ippy mean: In this connec tion, ;here comes to mind a thought from Cowper which is as true as it is apropos: "He that holds fast to the golden mean * * * Feels not the wants that pinch the poor, Nor plagues that haunt the rich man-s door. ' ' Pedigree Seed. Landret n's seed have been known for years by the title, Seed which Succeed. They succeed because they are vital. They succeed be cause they have quality. Let us have your orders for anything you need in garden seed. Mail or. den will have our prompt attention W. E. Lynoh & Co. Teetotalism Among Old World Rulers. Abstinence of Sovereigns Traced to Moth er's Influence. The announcement by the press that the president of the United States and members of his cabinei ! are opposed to the use of liquor at the White House, or at social func tions, has occasioned much discus sion, favorable and otherwise, in both the American and foreign pa pers. In an article entitled, 'Tee totalers Now on Many Thrones," by an "Ex Attache," recently pub ! lished in the Chicago Tribune, an interesting list of sovereigns who t are abstainers is given. According to this writer teetotalism is the rule rather than the exception among the rulers of the old world. He says that "Alfonso XIII of Spain and his moiber, Queen Christina, are both totai abstainers. So, too, is Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, as Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, and her mother, Queen Emma, the j two qneens of Sweden and King' Gustavus Adolphus, Ciar Ferdinand o." Bulgaria, and George V. of Great Britain." "Tn Sweden," explains the writer, "the present king and his oonsort have undoubtedly baen influenced in becoming teetotalers by his moth er, the dowager Queen Sophia, who for over forty years has been the most powerful supporter and advocate of the temperance move ment in Scandinavia.'' Augusta Corn Show Will be Big Event. The Dremium list of the Augusta Chronicle's Corn Show and Canning Club Exhibition to be held in con nection with the Georgia-Carolina Fair at Augusta, Nov. 5th to 15th, next has been received here and the booklet is one of the most elaborate and complete of its kind overissued It is four color work, made ap in folder style and carries the rules and regulations of the contest to gether with the prizes aggregating over $3,500 to be awarded to con testants in the Augusta territory. This county is included in the dis trict and all are eligible to enter from here. The movement is purely a public spirited one and co-operation on the part of the public is sure to bring sreat results in developing this sec tion of the south. Mr. J. C. Mc Auliffe, rt Augusta is manager of the corn show and will be glad to furnish premium lists to any one requesting it Special information will also be cheerfully supplied along any line of farming. The movement is receiving cordial sup port and undoubetdly the next Au gusta corn show will be the bigges! thing of the kind ever held in this section of the country. The House by the Side of the Road. There are hermit soul6 that live with drawn In the place of their self-content; ' There are souls like stars that dwell apart In a fellowlesa firmament There are pioneer souls that blase their paths Where highway never ran But let me rive by the side of the road. And be a friend to man. I see from my house by the side of the road, By the side of the highway of fife, The men who prose with the ardor of hope. The men who are faint with the strife; But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears, Both parts of an infinite plan; Let me live in my house by the side of the road, And be a friend to man. I know there are brook-gladdening meadows ahead And mountains of wearisome height, That the road pasees on through the .'long afternoon, And stretches away to the night, But still I rejoice when the travellers rejoice, And weep with strangers that'moan, Nor live in my housej by the side of the road Like aman who dwells alone. Let me live in my house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by. They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong, Wise, foolish-so am I, Then why should I sit in the scorner's Beat, Or hurl the cynic's ban? Let me live in my house by the side of the road, And be a friend to man. -Sam. Walter Foss, in the Golden Age. For Weakness and Loss ol Appetite The Old Standard general strengthening tonie, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drbw ont Malaria and builds up the system. A true tonio sod rare Appetiser. For adulta tad f*?*"1??*- (?Qc IS YOUR CREDIT GOOD? The Representatives of The Merchants' Credit Co Are Arranging for the Publication of a Credit Cuide FOR THIS DISTRICT AS A BASIS OF CREDIT By this system each individual is placed on record showing how many places they secure credit and witn what degree of promptness they pay their bills. The book will show, not the financial standing, but the credit standing?, of everybody, man or wo man, who trades on time, and as it is not a financial rating the poor man who pays his bills promptly will secure a higher rating than the man of means who does not. NOW IS THE TIME TO PAY THE OLD ACCOUNT AND SECURE A Good Credit Rating. Treat your eyes fairly. Do not deny them the help of a pair of glasses if they need it. Remember yon will need them for a long time. Geo. F. Mirna. A largo assortment of Iron and Enameled beds just reoeived. Pret tier than any we have ever had be fore. Ramsey Sc Jones. We always carry a larere stock of single and double harness, light or heavy, single or double wagon har ness. We only carry harness that is made by the leading factories of land-the kind that you can de pend upon. Wilson Sc Cantelou. Notice of Final Discharge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, Mrs. Julia R. Adams has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Ex ecutrix in re the Eatate of J. W. Adams deceased, on this the 15th day of April, 1913. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, io show cause be fore me at ray offioe at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 19th day of May, 1913 at II o'clock a. m., why said order of Diacharge should not be granted. W.T. Kinnaird, J. F. C., E. C., S. C. April 15th, 1913. Pasturing Stock. I solicit your stock for pasture. Have 500 acres under wire OB Horn's Creek, will give stock my personal attention. See me for prices. L. Y. Bryan. 4-2 3-41. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedias Won't Care. The worst com, no matter of bow long: staadJnc. are cared by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing OIL It relieve? Pm ls and Heals at tb? same time. 25c, 50c, USO Now isthe time to put out onion, sets. We can furnish you with, fresh sets. Timmona Sc Morgan. NEW SPRING GOODS In every department we are now ready with all the late novelties of the season for your inspection. lien's Wear Department. We are handling the Ferguson McKenney shirt. When you see the name on each shirt that is enough said. Starting at 50c up ward and guarantee colors and fit. Men's B. V. D. underwear in all sizes. The best lisle thread hose aold over the counter tor 25c in light weights and all colors, silk half hose at 35c and 50c. Men's felt hats in spring shapes and colors. New collars for men aud boys just in. Millinery This depaitment has steadily grown every since we started it for the reason we have the correct st\ les, colors, quality and the trim ming done by an expert trimmer that has been trained to trim for each season. In season we receive new goods twice and three times a week as the late styles come out in millinery. Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps In this ilcpartment we handle them directly from the manufacturers and we stand behind every pair we sell as they are made up for us and we know what we are selling. Men and boys oxfords in all leathers, ladies and misses oxfords and pumps in white canvas, patent leathers, gun metal and tans. American lady corsets models for figures, none better. Mc Call's patterns carried in stock, Buster Brown hose for all. In hces and embroideries we have the larges: stocck we have ever bought^ consisting of edges, bandings and 27- and 45-inch embroidered flouncing. Our line of white and colored wash goods is most complete and we can please the most fastidious. RIVES BROTHERS, Edgefield, 5. C.