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^dhiw^tb 1B35. /? L. MINIS,..Editor Published every Wednesday in The ?-ivertiser Building at $1.50 per year '.a advance. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published anless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards "of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. A reputation for good judgment, fair dealing, truth, and rectitude, is itself a fortune.-BEECHER. Wednesday, Feb. 24. The penitentiary is again fillin' up. The present governor was a help in stead of hindrance to the legislature. Charleston, through Mayor Grace, has laid the law down to the Governor. When the spoils of war are divided where do longsuffering neutrals come in at? It will be difficult to determine what mine undermined that American steamer. The average ebony-browed individual think3 it is a long, long way to water melon season. The high price of flour is what causes meal to predominate in Columbia's "square meals". The time ofithe year has arrived for another crop of babies to be named George Washington. It is in the undertow, rather than on the high seas, that Germany finds naval warfare most effective. America is among the youngest na tions. The father of this country was only born 183 years ago. - We may have had "do nothing" leg islatures in the past, but that of 1915 does not belong in that class. Madame Bernhardt will be r^ore | artificial than ever when she again ap ? pears in public on the stage. Having to consume little time in overriding vetoes, the legislature had more time for real constructive work. The Evelyn, the American steamer which met a tragic end in the North sea, must have been named for Evelyn Thaw. Better roads mean better rural con ditions, better rural conditions mean better homes, better homes mean bet ter citizens. "Our prohibition friends really ought to look into this matter of tight money. -The State. Not while the loose change is spent for other beverages than aqua pura. If every session of the legislature were as harmonious and as profitable as that of 1915; we would no longer favor bi-ennial sessions. The people's money has been well spent. The seven mills fixed by the legisla ture will grind the taxpayers "mighty nigh" to powder. But let's not com plain. Under the present administra tion, we will get our money's worth. The destruction of the Evelyn with its cargo of 5,500 bale3 of cotton will make the exportation of the staple more difficult. It appears now that the supply of raw cotton will hereafter be cut off from Germany altogether. "Now that the legislature has ad journed," says Governor Manning, "I shall be able to devote my time and at tention to the other part of the gov ernment, the enforcement of the law." Doubtless Governor Manning already realizes that if he makes Charleston behave it will require his entire time. i The Advertiser is as much opposed to lobbying for State educational insti tutions as it is for legislation in the in terest of or against corporations. The heads of State institutions should make their needs and requests known through the duly established channels, and leave the matter to the members of the general assembly, without bring- 1 fng personal or other influence to bear ' on the lawmakers. Setting Things to Right. It will take Governor Manning some time to set things right, but he has made a good start. The thorough investiga tion of the asylum, with the dismissal of the entire board of regents, is the right step toward putting that institu tution on a proper basis. The home in Columbia for Confede rate soldiers has for several years b?en constantly before the public on account of friction among those in charge. Governor Manning has taken hold of this institution with a firm grip and will also straighten out its affairs. Doubtless other matters of a similar nature will come up from time to time, and the governor has shown that he has both the courage and the execu tive ability to handle them wisely. Cotton May be Classed as Contraband. Those who have decided to plant largely of cotton this year, being en couraged to enlarge their area on ac count of the recent rise in price, would do well to revise their plans. It is highly probable that cotton will be classed as contraband, and that being the case there will be a considerable decrease in the exports. A decrease in the supply of the raw material going abroad will cause a large surplus to be carried into the next crop, and should a large supply of old cotton be availa ble next fall, with an average yield for 1915, it is not reasonable to expect the staple to bringa profitable price. So much is uncertain about the returns from the 1915 crop that the wise far mer will curtail the acreage, devoting more time to food crops. Gave Good Advice. In spite of his politics, the Hon. William Howard Taft made a good president and he is still giving advice along the right line. In an address at Morristown, New Jersey, a few days ago, Mr. Taft, in referring to the seri ous invasion of the rights of America as a neutral nation by the warring na tions of Europe said, in part: ''When the President shall act, we must stand by him to the end. In this determination we may be sure that all will join, no matter what their previous views, no matter what their European origin. All will forget their differences in self-sacrificing loyalty to our com mon flag and our common country." This admonition is fitly spoken. We do not believe that this country is on the verge of war, nor will it be if President Wilson can devise honorable means of keeping out of the conflict. Yet it must be indeed reassuring to Mr. Wilson to have so excellent an author ity as Mr. ,Taft exhort the people to loy alty to the President. Very Profitable Session. There is generally a feeling of relief when the legislature adjourns, which has been due possibly to the fact that tho people have received but little real vaiue for the money expended. This has been particularly true for the past four years, when the legislature was divided by partisan politics. How ever, a new day has dawned. We have entered upon a new dispensation. The i session of the legislature just closed has been the most profitable session held in a decade or more. Not a few politicians and demagogues were left at home and progressive, right-think ing young men were sent in their places. Then, too, the elimination of the old objectionable element enabled men of experience to accomplish some thing for the State. More constructive measures have become law than here tofore seemed possible to enact at one session. This was made possible by the utmost harmony that characterized the session and also through the help ful co-operation of the governor. The Torrens System. An effort was made during the ses sion of the legislature to pass a law similar to that known as thex Torrens system of registering titles' to real estate, which is now in operation in some other States. The measure was continued to the next session, but our1 prediction is that the Torrens system will yet be adopted in South Carolina. It saves much confusion and expense when real estate is mortgaged or con veyed to another person. Under the present ?ystem of recording titles, every time a land owner borrows money upon his real estate the expense of making an abstract of title is in curred, especially if the loan is obtained from a different source each time. Ac cording to our understanding of the Torrens system, a certificate from the clerk of court as to the status of the title, etc., is all that is necessary. 1 Whenever a measure that has real merit in it is introduced in the legisla ture sentiment in its favor continues to grow until it finally becomes a law. So it will be with the adoption of the Torrens system. i Trespass Notice. Notice is hereby given that all persons are forbidden from tres passing in any manner whatsoever upon my farm south of Edgefield. : Walking, riding and driving across the fields especially forbidden. AU i trespassers will be punished as pro- i rided by law. t Mrs. Mary J. Norris. What Others Say. ? Worse Than Illiterate. It may be worth while to porider over the fact that the man who knows how to read and does not read is scaice ly bptter off than the illiterates. - York News. Conditional Obedience. The mayor of Charleston tells the governor, in effect, that the Charles ton people will obey the law if they are Eermitted to say what the law shall e.-Newberry Obseiver. A Bit Uncomfortable. Of course, most of us believe the. German war zone threat is mainly bluff; but although we don't believe in ghosts, we'd rather not pass a night alone in a graveyard. -Greenville Pied mont. Easy to Get In. Baltimore has reduced the nrice of a marriage license from $5 to $1. Matri mony, however, is like a church bazaar. The expense of getting in is. really unimportant.-Greenville Pied mont. v Normal State in Charleston. ; A man has been asleep for a week.in Marion, 111., and the" people of that placeare greatly excited over it.''j?Tt? Charleston such an occurrence would not create any attention at all.- Spar tanburg Journal. Business Improving. Reports from every section indicate that business is picking up very rapid-1 I ly. Things are fast becoming normal. Even the real estate market is becom ing more active which indicates a re turn to normal conditions.-Spartan burg Journal. Manning Serves Notice. Governor Manning has given the mayor of Charleston notice that unless drastic steps are taken at once .by the local authorities to stop the violations of law in that city that he will take a hand in the matter himself. Good for I Manning. -Lancaster News. Lies and Crown Heads. "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown is an old adage, but it is as true today as when it was first written." Washington Herald. Judging by some of the war reports from the various monarchs, lying is one of the easiest little things the head that wears a crown does. -The State. Selling and Baying. A Greenwood paper says that a Greenwood man has gone to Tennessee to buy a carload of mules. In another place the same paper says 200 mules have been sold by Greenwood farar?^f to the British , army. Very likely if will not be long before all the 200 will have to be replaced and at m ach higher prices. -Newberry Observer. Intelligence Needed. Livestock raising requires a higher order of intelligence than cropping. The cropper who gives a few months of close work to his crops and then "takes life easy" till planting time again would not succeed with live-stock without changing his methods. Ani mals require daily attention. They, must have feed, water, shelter and pasture and nc indolent or careless man need expect to succeed with live-' stock.-Farm and Ranch. ?$. fy .{ . ?j? -j* .*. *?* .$.*}. *?* *?* *$. ? * .f. A I Smile Provokers i "He is a self-made man, is he not?" "Yes, except for the alterations made by his wife and her moth er."-St. James's Gazette. She-"Would you leave your home for me?" He-"I'd leave a baseball game in the ninth inning with the score a tie."-Philadelphia Public Ledger. "Begin at the bottom and work your way up, Patrick. That is the only way." "It can't be done in my business. Pm a well digder."-The Comet. Mrs. Robinson-And you were up the Rhine? Mrs. de Jones-I should think ao; right to the very top. What a splendid view there is from the sum mit! "Is it true that the appendix is absolutely useless, asked the medi cal student. "Useless?" thundered the profes sor, why sir, it's a veritable gold mine for surgeons. "-Ex. "Extremes met at our boarding house to-day." "How so asked the innocent by sitter." "I ate deviled ham and had angel cake for dessert."-Philadelphia Ledger. Mrs. Homespun-What'll we con tribute to the minister's donation party? Farmer Homespun- Wal?, I dun no, Hanner! Taters is 'wayup, pork is 'way up, fowl is 'way up-we'll save money by giving him money. -St. Paul Dispatch. 1 I Classified Column, t MONEY TO LOAN: Applica tions received for loans from ?150 00 to ?10.000. on improved town prop erty ?ind lands. Interest 8 per cent straight. Interest payable annually or semi-aniiualiy. Time: one to ten years. Applicants for loans will please give description, location, ;ind valuation of property offered as security for loan. State improve ments and valuation of same. We want County representatives to receive applications for lo?ns, appraise property, and serve as our exclusive representative. Attorney or real estate man pixferred. Ap plicants for loans, and applicants for agencies positively required to furnish at least two character refer ences and forward postage, five 2c stamps, for application blanks, full particulars, and prompt reply. Wiite Southern Office, Southeast ern Mortgage Loan Assn., Fourth Nat'l Bank Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. 2-22-4t. FOR SALE: Baled oats straw, 50 cents per hundred, fodder ?1.00 per'hundred, and pea hay ?18.00 per ton. Edgemere Farm, Edge field, S. C. 2-24-lt. WANTED: Salesman to look after our interest in Edgefield and adjacent counties. Salary or Com mission. Address Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, O. WANTED: To buy one up right piano box. Communicate'at once with Tom Paul, Edgefield, s.e. FOR REJLTT: My six-room resi dence in South Edgefield, good well of water. Apply to Mrs. Sarah Big ham, Edgefield, S. C. 2-l7-2t. FOR SALE-Lumber cut any dimension, Mill now located on my farm dix miles north-west of Edge field, a lot of fine whiteoak and some heart pine. Prices reasonable; W. F. Holson. FOR SALE-Georgia ribbon cane syrup in 35-gallon barrels at 35cts. per gallon. Also gallon cans 45cts. Shipped direct from farms. J. S. Chapman, Morgana, S. C. l-20-3t-p. *^K)R RENT: Residence of seven rooms and pantry, near High School. Well on back piazza, and all neces sary out buildings. Apply to J. L. Minis. Best Truck Seed-Grown es pecially for seed. Any variety the following: Cucumber 55c a pound; cantaloupe, Rocky Ford growD, 55c; melon: Watson 40, any other melon 35; tomato $1.35; extra 25c. corn, weevil proof, big yielder, dol lar peck, bushel three. Cotton, up land long, selling 14c, heaviest, yielder, dollar fifty bushel. Profit titty to five hundred dollars acre trucking. Send 4 cents stamps for inst.uction. L. A. Stonj', Allendale, S. C. Thousands of Pounds of Cheap est High-Grade Seeds: Cucumber, any variety, 44 cents a pound; Eden, Burrell's Gera Cantaloupe, 44; Wat son melon, 40, Rattlesnake 35; Kolb gem, 29, one-quarter pound 14 cents; Tomato, any variety, $1.35, one-quarter pound 40 cents; Okra, 25, one-quarter pound 9 cents. Postage paid on quarter pounds. War corn, very prolific, only '.veevil proof variety, ?1.00 a peck, bushel 83.00. Big money trucking; three crops a year, same land. Directions for cultivating and marketing given on receipt of 4 cents in stamps. Upland long-staple cotton selling at 14 cents. Write for price of prolific seed. L. A. Stoney, Allendale, S. C. Notice to Debtors And Creditors. Notice is hereby given that all persons holding claims against the estate of the late James T. Ouzts, deceased, will present them to the undersigned duly attested at once, and all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment to me. ' ALBERT G. OUZTS, Executor of the Estate of Jas. T. Ouzts, dee'd. Feb. 6, 1915-3t. Notice, Teachers. The white teachers of Edgefield coanty are requested to meet in the court house Saturday, March 6, 12 o^clock, for the purpose of organiz ing a County Teachers' Associa tion. ? W. W. FULLER, , Co. Supt. Ed. Feb. 16, 1915. .fr?fr?fr,fr*'fr'fr'fr?fr*?fr?fr*-fr*?fr*?fr?fr?fr .i* * * * * ?fr * * ?fr .fr * These Are The People . Who made the glass jars, bottles and vials, to be found on our shelves, that contain the Pure Drugs and Reliable Remedies .fr .fr $ ?K .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr ? .fr that await you. Also the glass in the hand mirrors, in our show .? cases; and in the show cases themselves, and last but not lea6t, the + glasses at our Soda Fountain, from which ~ou may imbibe the .fr most refreshing drinks. COLLETT & MITCHELL .i~fr?fr'fr'fri*4*'fr?.fr*fr4,??4^'fr'frv**fr*fr4^+?fr?fr^>^^?^^^^M-^.^Mf.4?^.^.4.^- ,J.^..J..J Om So HAPPY To nave A Copyright 1909, by C. ?. Zimmerman Co.-No. 44 F all the unhappy homes, not one in a hundred has a bank account and not one home in a hundred who has a bank aecount is unhappy. It seems almost foolish to put it off any longer, when it terr9m?it*tt1mp^ matter to start a bank account. BANK OF EDGEFIELD OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President; B. E. Nicholson, vice-President; E. J. Mims, Cashier; J. H. Allen, Assistant Oashier. DIRECTORS : J. C. Sheppard, Geo. W. Adams, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, E. J. Mims, J. H. Allen. We beg to announce that our Grist Mill will be ready to serve you by Thursday, February 11th. Also , we hope to have installed and ready within 30 days an Up-to-Date Roller Mill. We solicit your milling, and assure you prompt and efficieht service. We are Scated in rear of Bright's Store opposite Depot. Bright & Broadwater EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA Plant Oats and Help Solve the Cotton Problem We have BEST of all Varieties: Fulghum ; Genuine Texas Appier's Oklahoma Your order or inquiry will have our best attention. ?RRINGTON BROS. & CO" WHOLESALE GROCERS See Charlie May. AUGUSTA, GA. 'J