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-i. Es?riblisbr? 1B35. /. L. MIAIS_.Editor ? Published every Wednesday in The ?. ivertiser Building at $1.50 per year I j advance. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published unless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks'. Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing oar grief.-ADDISON. ?fr A Wednesday, Feb. 3. The German submarines are the real dreadnaughts. It's a long, long ?way to high license for Charleston. > The yellow dog seems to have been overlooked thus far by the lawmakers. Doubtless Charleston would like to have the other 44 counties secede from her. If February is to be a wet month too, let'3 give thanks that it only carries 28 days. _ _ The Dacia's cargo of cotton will bring 16 cents-if it ever reaches Ger man soil. Bofore the summer campaign is over the water wagon will be overloaded with politicians. The hifrh price of wh^-at will aid in introducing cotton seed flour. They say those Texans fatten on it. A man was convicted of perjury in Lexington recently. Who said the world is not growing better? After supplying the needs of the Bel spans let's raise a fund to send Billy Sunday to Charleston. The Fates were with the young French soldier who has returned from ^_ the front bearing 197 wounds; . - It is reported that ladies' hats will be higher this spring. Let us hope that if. means higher in inches or feet and ' not in collars. The announcement having been made that women voters in Chicago must tell their age, it is safe to say that the vote will be light. To-day has been set apart for volley ing and thundering on the referendum by the senate. But there is practically no doubt of its passage. It is to be hoped that the State sen ators in Columbia will not emulate the example of the senators in Washing ton by speaking 12 hours at one stand ing. The President says that prosperity is at the door. Show the gentleman right in!-The State. The doon of our sanctum stands wide open to receive our por tion. Owing to constant friction between the races in passenger vehicles, a bill has been favorably reported in con gress providing for separate coaches in Washington. That prohibition is one of the lead ing issues before the legislatures of prastically all the States indicates that the movement is nation-wide. It is gaining strength day by day. "Man paroled by Governor Blease is caught robbing store in Greenville" Headline. This indicates that the peni tentiary will soon be filled again with paroled and pardoned criminals. Why put the State to the expense of con victing them a second time? They should have been kept there when first convicted. His Departure Regretted. The announcement that Mr. James H. Moore, the editor of the Columbia Record, has severed his connection with that paper in order to accept the edi torship of the Knoxville Sentinel has caused very general regret, especially among his brethren of the press. His fearless and forceful editorials of the past faw years have made The Record a leading factor in the restoration of good government in South Carolina. His departure will leave a breach in th ; r* nks of South Carolina journalism that will not be easily filled. Success to him in his new and larger field. Engenders Law-Abiding Spirit. The very presence of a law abiding governor in Columbia engenders a law abiding spirit throutr'-out the State. Since the inauguration of Governor Manning, ev\n Charleston has begun to set things to rights by so reforming the social clubs that they will conform to the dispensary law. At no other time during the past four years have these clubs felt the necessity of observing the law. When the chief executive himself shows a proper regard for law the rank and file of the citizenship of the State are inspired to regard the law. A Wise Suggestion. The suggestion by Senator Tillman, that no additional battleships be con structed for our navy until the present war in Europe closes, is a wise one. Why expend many millions of dollars in constructing vessels that are practi cally obsolete before they embark upon their maiden voyage? By wafting a few months, or f ew years, if you please, we can profit by the experience of other nations. Up to this' time, it ap pears that ' the large, unwieldy battle ship's of slow speed are practically worthless when it comes to getting re sults in an active, vigorous campaign upon water. After the present war closes, it will be time enough to in crease our navy, should such a policy be adopted, and then it can be done intelligently. It Augurs Well. We were pleased to see that Gover nor Manning and the chief bf police of Columbia had *a cpnference Monday concerning a better enforcement of law in the capital city. This indi cates that under Governor Manning's j administration there will be an improve ment of conditions throughout the State, particularly in the large cities. It will next be in order for the sheriff and chief of police of Charleston to get in touch with the governor to the end that the deplorable conditions in that city be improved. The officer of the' law, it matters ndt what office he fills, wno is conscientiously endeavoring to do his duty will welcome all the co-op eration that the chief executive can give. If the people of Charleston-we mean t e law abiding element of the citizen ship-really wish to improve conditions they can now have the law /enforced. We feel confident that the present governor will give hearty assistance. Let's await developments. Knows How to Investigate Believing that the affairs of the State hospital for the insane ure not managed just as they should be, Governor Man ning engaged a competent specialist from Philadelphia to make a thorough and impartial examination of the insti tu ion, reporting in detail to him. In employing this specialist, Governor Manning shows that he knows how to go straight to the bottom of things, sujh an investigation being altogether d -void of politics and "white wash." In his report on the asylum the spe cialist stated that "the instiiution does not in any way conform to the standards existing in a modern hospital for the insane." Governor Manning has laid the report before the members of the general assembly and requested them to inspect the institution Thurs day of this week. This is the proper course to pursue. It is really more important that the asylum be inspected than Winthrop, Clemson or the other State institutions. The legislature should spare no expense in putting the asylum in first-class condition. Improve Home Surroundings. It is not yet too late to transplant trees and shrubery. Before the sea son passes, add to the beauty of the home by planting here and there about the yard trees and ornamental shrub berry that will render the premises more attractive. Improvements of this kind can be made at a minimum of expense, and they add hundreds of dollars to the appearance and real value of a place. As long as nearby forests are full of smaK oaks and elms that can be had without cost there is absolutely no ex cuse for the grounds about the i home to go unprotected from the beaming rays oL the summer sun. A few dol lars sent to the nearest nursery will bring by return mail ornamental trees and shrubbery that will add tenfold to the appearance of the home grounds. Make home the dearest and most at tractive spot on earth. Let no place, so far as it lies in your power, be more attractive to the children than home. Children are not apt to go out from a bright, happy, beautifully environed home to seek bad associates. Prompt Action Will Stop Your Cough. When you first catch a Cold (of ten indicated by a sneeze or cough), break it up at once. The idea that "It does not matter" often leads tr? serious complications. 'Plie remedy which i m med intel y and easily pene trates the lining of ?he throat is th? kind demanded. Ur. King's New Discovery soothes the irritation, loosens th?- phlegum You f'?-l better at once. I?, seemed i?? reach the very spot of my C .nuti" is one of many honest testimonials. 50?'. at your Druggist. . Less Popular. Now that a man is in the governor's chair who will enforce the law, hip pockets will become less popular in South Carolina.-Anderson Intelligen cer. All Prominent. Some of these days a man is going to ; pet married who is nut a "prominent ! citizen," but it will be after *he papers i abolish the custom of printing wed dings.-Spartanburg Journal. Buy Kow. At present prices the average far mer can buy cotton cheaper than he can raise it. And now would be a good time for most farmers to buy their year's supply.-Anderson Mail. Fighting With Fire. And now the men who made the state wu rehouse sys "em reeK with partisan politics are crying out that those who ire fighting thp system are doini; so with partisan political motives. If so. hey are only fighting the devil with ire.-Greenville Piedmont. Optimistic Wave. The Herald hears that a wave of op timism is sweeping over the country. Let it sweep; and may it sweep some cash loose from, its moorings and scat ter it around in business channels. More money in circulation, more debt paying, more buying, more work, more ??VinfSs is what this countrv needd. Rock Hill Herald. Everything Helps. Every pound of pork, every pound of beef, every pound of mutton, every pound of butter and every dozen eggs you produce on your iarm this year, whether j ou use these products on your table or whether you have a sur plus to sell for cash, win increase your income by saving in marketing cost and by conserving the fertility of our soil.-Farm and Ranch. The ??tate Militia. By his handling of the militia situa tion the Governor has demonstrated a firm grasp of the situation. He proves again, as he did in his State Hospital matter that he is going straight at things and with vigor. Until his omer was issued the mili tia was demoralized; now the officers and men feel they have solid ground under loot.-Beaufort Gazette. t + I Smile Provokers * ^?|sye^se^^s^s?|>^e|s<{i?^s^e^^?e|s^?^M|M|i "Don't you know your husband is walking the Hour because of his debt:" .f: "Isn't it fortunate. You know the doctor says John must take .more exercise."-Bonton Records. "How about the new cook?" "She says she wants three nights out a week, a beefsteak at every meal, and a room with t? ni tie rn ex po? u re." "lias she any references?" "No, all she has is pre fe re. ices." -Kansas City Journal. Edith was light-hearted and mer ry over everything. Nothing ap pealed to her seriously. bi?, one day, her mother decided to invite a ver,\ serious young parson to dinner, and he was placed next the light-hearted tiirl. Everything went well until she asked him: "You speak of everybody having a mission. What is yours?" "My mission, said the parson, is ?to Save voling men." "Good, replied the girl. I'm glad to meet you. 1 wish you'd save one i or me." A man was being arraigned in court in a suit bi ought by his wile for erui'ky. "1 understand, sir, said '.lie judge, addressing the husband, that one ol' ihe indignities you have ?bowered upon your wife is thai you have not spoken to her for time years, ls that s??? ' 'lt is, your honor, quickly an > wer ed i he husband " "*\ ell, sir, thundered the judg^, whv didn't ,\ou speak to her, may I ask?" "Simply, replied the man, be cause 1 cl nt ii* l want to interrupt her." Harold is a preacher's sjn and has been trained m the old-fashion ed way of memorizing Scripture verges, also to ask a blessing before meal Not long ago, while at din uer, the old Adam ai ose within him in spite ot his ca?el ul training ami he was decidedly naughty. Oo mush so thai to punish him hts motlier look his plate and food ov?r to a little table in the corner, where he had to sit by himself. The little fel low sal down with a rebellious air, then, to the astonishment of all, folded his hands, bowed his head, and in a clear Voice said: "1 thank thee, O Lord, that thou hast prepared a lanie for me in the "presence ol mine enemies." j Prizes Offered for Essays by School Children. i To the Snpcrinlehdehis and"Pnn.ii pais nf the School of Souih Car ulina: * The Audubon Society of South l'arolina offers the Willowing prizes, to be competed for by the pupils of ihn schools ol the State: 1. First prize, ten dollars in cash. 2. Second prizp, a copy of Frank M. Chapman's * Handbook of Birds of Eastern North America." 3. Third prize, a copy of Ches ter A. Reed's "Land By rds." Essays may be written on the following themes: 1 Tl e Economic Value of Birds to Farmers and Fruit (Growers. 2. The Causes of Decrease of Bird Life. 3. The Native Song Birds of South Carolina, including personal observations. 4. The History and Works of the Audubon Societies of the Uni j ted States. 5. Bird and Game Reservations of the United States; purpose, his tory, fauna, results, with personally drawn maps. The conditions of the contest are as follows: 1. Only bona fide pupils of the schools of South Carolina may cora I pete. 2. Essays must contain not fewer than one thousand words. 3. Essays must be legibly writ ten on one side of paper. 4. Essays must be forwarded through the principal of the school in which the writer is a pupil, not later than May 1, 1915, to the sec retary of the Audubon Society of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. Information on the subjects men tioned above may be had by address ing the following persons: 1. Mr. [\ Gilbert Pearson, sec retary of the National Association of Audubon Societies, 1974 Broad way, New York City. 2. Dr. Henry NV. Hensliaw, Bu reau of Biological Survey, Wash ington, D. C. 3. Secretary of the Audubon Society of South Carolina, Colum bia, S. C. It ia hoped there may be a large number of competitors for these prizes. The officers of the Audu bon Society will appreciate the ef forts of the superintendents and principals to interest their pupils in this matter. Cordially yours, Belle Williams, Sec'y-Treas. I Classified Column. | sii ?fr ?fr ?fr ?fr ?fr 4i ?fr ?fr ?fr *fr ?fr ?fr *fr ?fr *fr *fr *fr .fr*fr*?**5# *?**?* *fr*?* LOST: An umbrella with silver handle, inscription "?. E. R " Left in Methodist church Sunday night. Finder will please return to Thos. H. Rainsford. FOR SALE-Lumber cut anv dimension, Mill now located on m\ farm nix miles north-west ol Edge tield, a lot of fine while oak and some heart pine. Prices reasonable. VV. F. Holson. FOR SALE-Barred Plymouth Rock egtrs for hatching, 15 for $1.10. Mrs. ?. J. Muuuay, Edge field, S. C. FOR SALE-Georgia ribbon cane syrup in 35-aallon barrels at 35cts. per gallon Also gallon cans 45cts. Shipped direct from farms. J. S. Chapman, Morgana, S. C. 1 2U-3tp. * OR REN V: Residence of seven rooms and pantry, near High School. Well on back piazza, and all neces sary out buildings. Apply to J. L. Miras. Wood! Wood!! Send me your or ders for Pine or Oak Wood, 75 cents per load, cut any lengths. Orders filled on short notice. 'Phone No. 25. IlEioG'triG j Bitters j Made A New Man Offtim. \ "I was suffering from pain in my j/ stomach, head and back," writes ll. J T. Alston, Raleigh, N. C., "and my gi liver and kidneyB did not work right, but four bottles of Electric Bitters g made me feel like a new man." f Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman C0.--H0. *. IN time of distress, no matter the cause, a bank account will render its aid, and it is at such times tnat those without one regret their folly for not sooner heeding the injunction to have one. Start a bank account today, OFFIERS: J. C. Sheppard, Pren.; B. E. Nicholson Vice pres.; E. J. Miras, Cashier: J. H. Allen, assistant ashier DIRECTORS: J. 0. Sheppard, Geo. VV Adams, Thoa. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins. C. C. Fuller, E. J. 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