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VOL. 80. EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3,1915 NO. 1; ? _'_ y_:_?_ WEBB LAW. Text of Act Limiting Whiskey Shipments to a Gallon a Month. Webb Law Available. The'Vallon a month" act of the g?rerai assembly under the bill ? .looking to have South Carolina re ceive the benefits of the Web Kenyon aot has been signed by Gov. Manning. The text of the act fol lows: "Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of South Oar- j ?dina: "Section 1. That il shall be un lawful for any person, firm, corpo ration or company to ship, trans port or convey any intoxicating li quors from a point without this State into thia State, or from one point to another in this State, for the purpose of delivery, or to de liver the same to any person, firm, corporation or company within this State, or for any person, firm, cor poration or company to receive or be in possession of any spirituous, vinous, fermented or malt liquors or beverages containing more than 1 p*r cent of alcohol, for his, hers, its or their own use, or for the use of any other person, ti rm or corporation, except as hereinafter provided. **Sec. 2. Any person may or der and receive from any point without the State not exceeding one gallon within any calei dar month, for his or ber peisona! use, of spirituous, vinous, ferment ed or malted liquors or beverages. "Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful for any railroad company, express company, corporatiou or other com mon carrier to deliver any package containing intoxicating liquors or beverages containing more than 1 per cent, of alcohol to any person other than the consignee, and in no case shall any railroad, express com any, corporation or common car ier or person or agent of such rail- ^ '. %ptvSf^tfLlP?iffyT ToO/pora ~r other common carrier or person he liable for damages for ( non-delivery of such liquor or pack- ] age until the consignee appears in person at the place of business of the common carrier* and signs iu i person for the package. "Sec. 4. Any person obtaining any :u?h package under any false or fraudulent pretext of any kiud, or any agent or any common carrier delivering a package contrary to the provisions of this act shall, upon conviction thereof, be hued not less than ^ 100 or more than ?*00. or be imprisoned in the coun ty jail for not less than 3U days, or more than six mouthy, or both, ia the discretion of the court. "Sec. 5. It shall be unlawful for any intoxicating liquors or bev erages to bt* stored or kept in any place pf business or dub room on house in this State whether for per sonal use or otherwise, and the li quors or beverages herein allowed to be imported* if St?red, 'must ba stored in the home or private room, of tiie person or persons so order ing. "Seo. 0. Not h i n ir in this act shall prevent the shipment or trans portation of alcoholic liquors and beverages to or from any dispensa ry authorized by the laws of this State to sell same, in the county of t-uch dispensary. "Sec. 7. Any person violating any provisions of ibis act shall b" subjret to a fine of not less than $100 or imprisonment for not less than three months, or both, in the discr?tion of the court. 'Sec. 8. Nothing herein con tained shall prevent the sale or transportation of alcohol under and in accordance with the statutes of this State, as contained, in criminal code of 1912, sections 799, 800, 802 to 812, inclusive." The act will go into effect in 20 days. Health Promotes Happiness. Without health, genuine joy is impossible; without good digestion and regular bowel movement you cannot have health.. Why neglect keeping beweis open and risk being sick; You don't have to. Take I one small Dr. King's New Life Pill at night, in the morning you will have a full, free bowel movement and feel much better. Kelps your appetite and digestion. Try one to night.-1 -yr Senator Smith Promised Data Potash. Washington, Feb. 25.-Senator E. ?). Smith of South Carolina, who has been very much interested in the matter of the importation of potash, and who has been in con ference during: the last several weeks with the state department relative to the proposed embargo placed on shipments of potash from Germa ny, is today in receipt of some very interesting information from the department. In a letter to Senator Smith, the officials in charge of this matter state in part. "The American embassy at Berlin was instructed to report whether the exportation of low grade fertilizer potash will now be permitted and also whether other forms of potash can come. It wan also suggested that the difficulties raised by Germany's dislike to have jute go oat of the country might be met by the shipment of bags from the United States or by hav ing the product come in bulk. The ambassador was also instructed to report the details of any form of J guarantee required against the re exportation or diversion to military | uses. "In view of the urgency of the | matter, the embassador was further telegraphed, under date of Februa ry 19, that immediate action is nec essary if potash fertilizers are to come in time for the coming, spring planting. He was instructed to endeavor to secure the release and forwarding of all shipments possi ble and to assure the German au thorities that the department will use all available means to see that shipments of which it has notice will not be re-exported or diverted to war-like uses, and that shippers stand ready to execute the bonds providing against such re-exporta tion or diversion. 'When any further information is received you will be promptly ad vised." Letter Acknowledging Edee- j - fsM'a <*ffw *.o Bef?ans. Mrs. N. G. Evans, the president rf the Belgian Relief association in Edgefi.ld, leoeived Thtmday the following: Dear Madam:- We have the hon or to acknowledge receipt of your kind donation whjph was forwarded to this commission in aid of the destitute Belgians. We can assure you of our appreciation of your as sistance in this worthy cause and will say that we are inspired by such worthy givers as yourself to continue our tremendous undertak ing of feeding six and one half mil- j lions of people. \ 1 Your consignment i.-: in pos<es- J sion of the Carolina Company, | Charleston, S.U., and will be dis-J patched on our next steamer leav- j ing that port. j Again thanking you for your! generosity and assuring you ot" the gratitude of the Belgians we are Yours very truly, iv. I). McCarter, Secretary. New York, N. Y. Petit Jury, Second Week. .1 E Reynolds, Hilder, J M BelU Elmwood, M N Parkman, Blocker. J M Bussey, Washington, W P Johnson, Johnston, .1 E Yunce, Wanl, .1 B Miniuk, Blocker, Pierce Boyd, B R Smith, Pickens, B L M i ms, Wise, * John Rainsford, Ed gefiel d, J K Bar-ett, Washington, C W Owdom, Elmwood, S E Posey. Shaw, L R Branson, Jr., Moss, W A Stevens, Meriwether, G D Rhoden, Ward, W II Pardue, Shaw, A G Cheatham, H i bier, J F Burton. Blocker, P B Day, Jr., Trenton, W R E Winn, Talbert, B F Lewis, Johnston^ R W Glover, Meriwether, W L Rutland, Ward, P ,1 Coleman, Shaw, L B Derrick, Ward, G ll Waters, Johnston, C li Holmes, Cal lier, * K C Long, Moss. D B McOlendon, Collier, G W .Milier, Shaw, II M Self, Plum Brandi, J P Strom, Jr., Talbert, A G Ouzts, Elmwood, N J Parkman, Elmwood. JOHNSTON LETTER. Educational Rally at High School. Mary Ann Buie Chapter Held Meeting. Planning for Fair. Mr?. M. A. Huiet has presented the school library with an attractive get of books. The literary society of the High School will have a debate on Fri day afternoon, the subject to be, "Should South Carolina have com pulpory education." Educational rally day will be held by the High School in a few weeks and a delightful day is being plan n?d for. Telephones have been plaeed in all the class rooms of the High School, the superintendent's office and library. A bungalow cottage is being built on tbe westside of the sohool cam pus which' will be occupied by Prof. Scott. Since the n m o val of the two former school buildings th i cam pu now covers over four acres. The Mary Ann Buie chapter held with Mrs. W. L. Coleman on Thurs day afternoon was well attended and several plans relative to chapter work were laid. Memorial day wa? discussed and an invitation will be extended Hon. Lever to address the chapter on this day. Committees were appointed for classification and further arrangements for the annual flower show. As only blue and red ribbon will be offered, the commit tee will have tho privilege of in cluding as many entries as desired. A nl-asant feature of the meeting was hearing the poem, "Aftermath," read by Mrs. F. M. Boyd. This will be sent on to the state histori an for the poem contest. The next historical meeting will be March 25, the subject tobe "Wade Hampton," and the meeting will be with Mrs. C. D. Kenny. Hampton's birthday will be observed and as thin is the 19th anniversary of the chapter or ganization the exercises will _?dax bear on TOK?*WW" Mrs. Edwin Mcbley entertained * number of her friends on Wed nesday afternoon in a thoroughly lelightful manner, progressive rook being tbe chief Diversion. This be ing the regular time for the Pi Tau club, the colors, green and yellow | \ were attractively carried out in the decorations, and the score canis were yellow daisies. After an ani mated game a delightful two course repast was served. The Apollo music club will hold ihi ir meeting on Saturday instead ol' Friday afternoon :is the week of prayer will bs observed during the week. Mrs. Peter Eppes of Macon, (ra , is expected soon to visit friends. Mrs. Irene Coleman of Aiken is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. LaGrohe . Mr. and Mrs. M. 1). Williams of I Angust? have been guests of their daughter, Mrs. T. R. Hoyt,. Mrs. Pope Lott has returned from Dearing, 6a., where she visited her daughter. Mrs. St. Julian Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blount are at home from a few days visit to Fairfax. Mr. Staunton Lott has returned to South. Carolina university. He h,is fully recovered from the injur ies he sustained while playing bas- j ket ball. Mrs. .7. G. Edwards of Edgefield ! wa? the guest of Mrs. W. F. Scott during the past week. Miss Emma Bouknight has gone to Richmond to visit her aunt, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. W. B. Cassell* is in Ellen ton the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stansell will occupy the residence of the late Mrs. Lem Lewis, now owned by Mr. Robert Powell. Miss Agnes Wright has gone to the city hospital in Augusta for treatment, being accompanied by her mother. Since the first of No vember she bas been in a low state of health, and her physician feels that the treatment will bring about good results and that. she will soon be restored to her former bright self. Mr. J. II. White is expected Korrie this week from a two months' stay in Birmingham, Ala., where he has been engaged in business. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Perry ard little lion, of, Charleston, and Mr. Paul Perry of Florida, are guests in the horne of their father, Mr. Pope Perry. ADVISES FARMERS. Youi?g Johnston Farmer Urges Change of Method. Give Up Cotton and Diversify. I. The condition of the sonthern far mer of today is .voree than it has ever been before. On everv side the Oiffof hard times is heard. Our fate a* farmers is being weighed in the balances, and unless we change we are going to be found wanting. We haye our lives in our hands, the proposition is up to us, our own judgment is the magistrate and he witt jndge whether we shall be found wanting or not. Our short comings and misgivings can only be written down in the book of fate by our own hands, we alone can b* held responsible for our deeds. We have not looked for ward enough to see how we could avert dantrer. We are in deep water and rirtttt turn back. Awaken Bro cast your eyes around and see what changes you oan make. The time for action has arrived, and act we must whether it be right or wrong. Wbatare your plans for the fu ture? pave you thought of them, orare^you going to use the same jld plans which your father and grandfather used before you? For years if* have been blind, we have been careless, we have drifted along think??p: we were making great progress wbon it was only a few persons who awoke early and went ljj?**>ri; that made the prog ress fo*< us- For years we have planted only one money crop and put t<||. in?cb dependence on it. Year bf year we stick our finger D?ck into the same old wheel of fortun?;knowing that the old wound would ?;be torn open anew. The jame, thing happens over and over. The price of our crop is low and we have to let it go at what we can (et. We,xare then through, our >art r'Jfaafr"game is ended, and we - ?a^h ';w*3* *A ?~ - , tgsKj, undaunted, undiscouraged, jut thinking with a child's mind of in old saying that lunch is bound o change. All else is neglected, mr gardens are small, our cornjis mattended our pig pens rot, the .nicken yards dwindle but our cot on stands undaunted The King Ol'j The South. Well has it been King j ?otton, it is undiminished, uncom petitive, it has crowded every thing! iut of its way. lt is unchallenged, j .Yhy Bro.? Can you answer that; piestion? The answer i< .simple.; ?Ve are trying to get rich loo quick, j ,Ve are dropping the rubies and are ? .anding only one pearl up fr.! in-i pection of which thyre art; so in:s ;ntii yours and mine are hardly no iced. Ab! Pearl it is, and the moil j brilliant one that ever grew, but w i, Wave glutted thu markets with thom .nd tue lu>Ue is dimmed. Our theory is wrong and wc must change, j .Ve the farmers of the south are i making the greatest of mistakes. vVeareaibt independent. We never nave been and never will bc until , ve chauge. We are living loo fast, striving to keep up with too many i ? thrr-things.and have gone to work: with the wrong idea. Well has it been said hy some northern man j ihat, "The south reminds us of ai huge giant lying on its hack cryiug Lielp! Help! and refusing to use its' own great strength to help it-j This year of 1915 is going to < be a hard one, and also a very seri ous one. Often have I heard lately that a great many crop-* would he started this year and nee er finished, and I do not doubt hut that a great part of it is true. I would like to think otherwise but the call of pov erty is near and I am afraid some of us will succumb. And it is going to be the little farmer, it is. going to be the big planter who raises cot ton, and nothing but cotton this year. Suppose cotton were to be declared a contraband of wTar. Where would we then be with 15,> 000,000 bales on our hands? lt is true that this is the only way in which w? can get our pay frjm the negro, but wc should carry these debts until better times. .If you are afraid of him let. him plant your, part of this year's cqtton crop, ami yuti plant soriiethimr else. Sow your land in oats and if you have'nt done so cut it for green food, plant peas, soy beans, alfalfa, anything io improve your land. Buy pius, cows,'or something to make up for the colton. Fatten steers, build In Memory of Jerome Derrick. The entire community has been in a state of gloom and sadness since Thursday, February 18. when at 11:30 o'clock the ministering an gel wafted the soul of our dear young friend Jerome Derrick into the presence of his Master, from this troublous world to that better land beyond. It was indeed and in trnth a sad death that the people of this com munity mourn. He was only seven teen years of age and was the son of Mr D. G. Derrick of this sec tion. He was a faithfnl. student of the Long Bra ich school near here, *nd his death brought grief and sorrow to his teacher and all the students. Having given his heart in youth to his Saviour the summer before, they did not find him unprepared. In the death of this young friend, his family, community, church and school sustained a great loss. He was greatly loved and esteemed by all who knew him. Always chaerfal and bright among his fellow school mates. Although taken while on the threshold of an active young man hood, bis life while on earth was a blessing to ns all. Our eyes fill with tears so ranch that we are blinded by the scalding drops which will come fourth and trickle down j our cheeks when we realize, which t we cm scarcely do, that Jerome has laft us, already does the writer feel his absence. How sad and lone ly are the surroundings of the home, wherein he has planted many a foot print We can not under stand why he was taken from us so young and cheerful. But we must remember that God knows best. UA face we loved to see is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. Heaven now retains our treasure Earth the lonely casket keeps, And the sunbeams love to lieger Where our sainted brother -deeps Yes, he lett this woildof troubles And now is sleeping beneath the sod Some sweet dav we shall meet. him. Then, oh then, we'll understand." He is survived by his father and mother, three brothers and five sis ters. The funeral was conducted on Friday, February ll), at ll o'clock at Philippi Baptist church by Rev. T. A. 1'osey of Ward, and then was laid to rest in the cemetery of that place. Th': entiro sympathy of all goes out to the family of the deceased, fheir grief is painful, but they have the cun*oiation that it is shared by .w ry m m, woman and child in this community. T. No Use to Try and Wear Out Your Cold it Will Wear You Out Instead. Thousands keep on suffering Coughs and Colds through neglect and dol iy. Why make yourself an easy prey to serious ailments and epidemics as a result of a neghacted Cold? Coughs and Colds sap your strength and vitality unless checked in the early stages. Dr. King's New Discovery is what you need ; he first dose . helps. Your hoad clears up, you breathe freely and , you feel so much better. Buy a ? bottle to-day and fUart taking at i once.- 1 ! you a chicken yard anda few hen I nests,enlarge your garden,and above I all, live at home. Make it possible I for your garden to furnish you with vegetables, make your cows furnish j milk and butter for the table and I to spare, let the chickens furnish ! eg?s and meat and buy groceries i for the table, ask credit from no man and make arrangements- with your banker so that will not be able to get any money this year. Feed your surplus milk to your hogs, sell your surplus vegetables for pin money, make manure and dodge the guano man. Thousands of farmers are going to do this, go and do likewise. Put your dependence in corn, oats, clover, peas, hogs, and cows, and hold your cotton until jon are ready to turn louse. It may be strange, but never yet have I heard of a sheriffs sale where the farmer had a bin of grain, a cri li of corn, or a garden of vegetable-. W. P. S. Johnston, S. C. J TRENTON NEWS. Mrs. Walter Wise Entertained. Mr. James Long Convales cing. Lenten Services Very Instructive. Mrs. Walter Wise grave a series of entertain men is daring the past week. Friday af:ernoon she was hostess at the regular monthly meet ing of the D. A. R., at which time she was not only gracious and love- & ly, but proved, although a compara tively young housekeeper, by the elegant course luncheon she served that her culinary ability could not be questioned. No other name save a violet luncheon could express the real beauty of the table decorations and the general environments, so lavishly ana effectively was this ex quisite little flower csed. The par lor was adorned with huge bowls of narcissi and tall vases of calla lil lies. Knowing the open, frank na ture of oar yoang friend Mrs. Wise ind her unwillingness to disclaim ?ny honor tbat isn't due her, we are lot afraid lo assert without any in :errogations that those beautiful ilies were grown by none other, .han that successful flower grosvei: ind flower lover, Mrs. Albert Mil er. They were her silent represen ative and bespoke her unselfishness ind generosity. Bat we are digres? ling. A most interesting historical )rogram was rendered, the subjects >eing' "The events of the first year >f the Revolution," Mrs. J. D. tiathis; "Position of tbe armies luring the first year," Mrs. B. J. Day; "The Declaration of Inde xen den ce," Mrs.. Emily Manget; 'The first flag," Mrs. Walter Mil er. The daughters were happy to lave as honored guests, Mrs. Thorn is, Mrs. H. W. Scott, Miss Mande vloore. The next meeting will take )lace with Miss Louise Coleman. Friday evening Mrs. Wise again mtertaiued very beautitully at tea a ook place Saturday afternoon with i gay and happy company of bridge >layers.a8 her favored guests. Miss-as Marion and Corine Clark ?ntertaiued a few friends on Satur lay evening very charmingly with ramos, serving dainty refreshments luring the evening. Mrs. Thomas from Augusta is he guest of Mrs. T. Pi Salter. Mr. j. D. Mathis and Mr. Doug as Wise were the invited guests TO Trenton to join a hunting par y for the week-end at tire hospita ?le home"of that genial young gen ,lemau, Mr. Frank Miller of Ropers. Miss Nellie Payne from Ropers vas the much admire:! guest of Mrs. Leslie Eidson during several lays of the past week. Mrs. Ward \v.?s the week-end visitor at the home of .Mrs. Austin Clark. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moss enter tained a number of friends at a ipeud-the-day party on Saturday. The numerous friends of that much honored gentleman Mr. James bong will be gratified to know that ne is convalescing from his long siege of sickness. The ladies ot the '"Lizzie Day" guild packed a goiiciuuS box of . groceries for the YWkville orphan age on Friday last. Our Laoten services are interest ing and the lectures by our Rector are very instructive and we note ? with a great degree of pleasure the good attendance. Still there is oni gentle sweet smiling face that we i always miss. One who during her life (when it was possible) lei noth ing keep her from ' a church ser vice. Now that 'she has exchanged . her earthly letti for an everlasting Easter with her Siviour, we feet that her sainted spirit is ever hov ering o'er all those she loved;.and it makes the service all the more beautiful, all the more impressive . and i.uluitively the?e lines come to us. One less at home! The charmed circle broken, a dear Face missed day by day from its accustomed place. But cleansed and saved and perfect ed by grace: One more in heaven! We vviil find but how na ?ny pro are sive teachers there, re in th;> county by the number who attend the teachers meeting which has been called by Superintendent W. W. Fuiler for Sa turd ?y Marcho.