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? /. L.MIMS,._.Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser 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 onless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at. advertising rates. *? It is not from nature, but from edu cation and habits, that onr wants are chiefly derived. -FIELDING. Wednesday, May 19. A gallon-a-month should be sufficient hot weather like this. President Wilson has proven himself to be every inch a man. If "in union there is strength," Uncle Sam belongs .in the Samsop class. The Colonel may yet be given an op portunity to re-organize his "Rough Riders." The announcement that the outlook points to a billio?-bushel wheat crop is pleasing. That last note of Mayor Grace to Governor Manning is more curt than courteous. The grape juice which the President handed to the Kaiser was decidedly tinctured with lemon. How would it do to intern Dr. Dern burg?-Greenwood Journal. It will be better to return him? We've decided that we don't care to see the Panama exposition. They all look just alike anyway, you know. The "note" which the President sent the Kaiser ought to be bankable, being endorsed by 100,000,000 people. Possibly so much ado would not have _ been made over the destruction of the Lusitania had Dr. Dernburg been aboard. President Wilson has demonstrated that the pen is mightier than the swoid. However, he has both, should occasion require them. The British have lost three battle ships in the Dardanelles, the last being the Goliath. There must have been a David among the Turks. It was doubtless the observance of the first law of nature-self-preserva tion-that caused Dr. Dernburg to de cide to return to the Fatherland. A mummy was sold in New York the other day for $200. That's certainly a stiff price. -The State. Some fos silized Edgefield fellows should rell for less than that. The courts of North Carolina have upheld the gallon-a-month lav?. It is so strongly supported by public senti ment in'South Carolina that nobody feels encouraged to take it into the courts. Governor Manning is not pleased with the efforts that have been made to suppress the blind tigers in Charles ton. Unless something more is done, an ultimatum will probably be issued to Mayor Grace. Contrary to expectation, the con sumption of cotton during the month of April was greater than that of April 1914, and the quantity exported during the month was about 60 per cent, more than during April a year ago. The Germans have been strong enough and shrewd enough up to this time to keep the locus belli beyond their borders, thus saving their own country much devastation and demorali zation. If Col. Roosevelt is really in earnest about wanting to serve his country, he will make another trip to South Amer ica or Africa and remain away until the war cloud passes over. He is more of a hindrance than a help here at home. Our friend, George Branson, the edi tor of the Greenville News, made Jan ideal ho3t last summer when the news paper folk stopped over in Greenville for a day, but we are not expecting much from him this year. Cupid, how ever, is responsible for his incapacity. A lthough the reviewing of the Amer ican navy in New York harbor was planned many weeks ago, by a striking co-incidence it took place at the psychological moment-just at the time the Kaiser was handed that note from President Wilson. Probably he was apprised of the fact that four miles of American battleships are awaiting or ders. Dispensary a Failure. Liquor selling under ?tate control has been a failure in South Carolina. The State dispensary became so cor rupt that the people threw it over board, and some of the counties that have tried the county dispensary are heartily sick of it. Even when graft is not practiced, as was done with the old State dispensary, it becomes a cor rupt political machine that is a menace to good government. That has been the trouble in Aiken. In an editorial last week, expressing approval of clos ing the dispensaries in Aiken county, the Aiken Standard had the following to say in part: "The dispensary was originated as a solution of the whiskey traffic. It was designed to eliminate whiskey from politics. It has failed and failed ut terly. It failed as a state institution, and brought reproach upon South Car olina. As a county institution, used as a political machine, the coutrol of the sale of liquor, becoming the mo tive power, it lias in the method of its operation and the purposes to which it has been used, become a stench in the nostrils of decency loving people." Woman's Building Needed. While no definite steps have been taken, yet within the past few years the suggestion has been made several times that the women of Edgefield pur chase a lot and erect a building that will be all their own. There is much that can be said in favor of the erection of such a building. A rest room is needed in Edgefield as a retreat for la dies who come from a distance to spend the day. A meeting place is needed for such organizations as the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederacy and Dixie auxiliary. One room of the building could be used as a woman's exchange. A home or permanent dwelling place should be provided for the steadily growing public library. Should a room be set apart in the woman's building for the library, the town council should contribute toward the erection of the building. We believe that the women of Edgefield would have their efforts crowned with success, were they to un dertake the purchase of a lot and the erection of a building. It should be a j creditable structure and it would there fore require some time to raise the j necessary funds. But a beginning should be made. Return to Normal Conditions. While there is no rift in the war elouds-in fact, they seem to grow more ominous-yet one who observes conditions is constrained to believe that gradually a normal status is being re stored in this country. There has been a marked improvement in business all along the line during the past 60 days. An unmistakable evidence of this is the appearance of the traveling sales men again. During last fall and early in the present year but few salemen were making their usual trips in quest of business. There was then practical ly no business for anybody. Of couise, there will not be anything like a normal volume of business until another crop has been harvested and marketed. But unless the United States become directly involved in this al most world wide war, which is improb able, every line of business should prosper this fall. Everything points to the fact that farmers will receive a fair price for their produce and conse quently they will have the money with which to supply long-standing needs. We say long-standing needs because of the rigid economy that is being prac ticed. Some people are denying them selves things that heretofore were re garded as necessities. As soon as crops are harvested and marketed in the fall these needs will be supplied, which will put money in circulation that will be felt by every profession and every business. Yes, in spite of the war, business conditions are gradually be coming normal. .J* *}* I Classified Column. J FOR SALE: Pigs $5.00 a pair or $2.50 each. Milton Parker, Jr., Edgefield, S. C. FOR SALE: Two milch cows with young calves. Essex pigs, and one 3-4 Guernsey male calf.. L. R. Brunsen Sr., Cleora, S. C. FOR SALE-Lookout Mountain Irish potatoes for seed at tl.50 per bushel. 80 bushels grown on one quarter of an acre. R. A. Wash, Parksville, S. C. 5-5-15. FOR COTTON WEIGHER. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the position of public cotton weigher for the town of Edgefield, and respectfully solicit the support of those who market cotton at Edgefield. W. D. ALLEN. In Demand, If the Texas editor who used to shoot his subscribers in the leg to remind them of their unpaid subscriptions is still living and at leisure, there is a job for him in this office.-The State. Too Absurd. The attempt to make the farmers think that Gov. Manning is trying to keep them from forming secret organi zation and interfering with their rights is too absurd to fool anybody, and the motive is apparent.-Newberry Ob server. Surrounded by Trouble. With the Mexican mess to the south of us, with warring Europe to the east of us, with Japan bullying China to the west of us, the advocates of uni versal peace are not discouraged. Nor should they be. The supreme triumph of Mars may be his final undoing. News and Courier. Let Them Worry. The Spartanburg Journal asks: . "Have you any idea what we can do with all those college graduates that will be turned loose on us next month?" Let them do the worrying and they will find plenty of worrying to do while learning how little college is and how big is the world.-Florida Times Union. Nocturnal Intruder, "You can almost see your garden growing to-day, can't you?" asks The Spartanburg Journal. We can't quite see it growing, Brother Booker; but we thought we heard it growing the other night and when we investigated next morning discovered that our j neighbor's cow had gotten in and laid it low, by heck!-Pickens Sentinel. Took Advantage of War. China has yielded to Japan's ulti matum, and Japan will proceed to take charge of the country. This, of course, would never have happened except for the thoroughly demoralized condition of affairs in Europe, and it is hardly probable that it will be allowed to stand after Europe begins to find her self at the close of the war. To us it seems that Japan has undertaken a ?retty go Dd sized contract.-Yorkville nquirer. A .$? ?J? *J? *J* At A V V I Smile Provokers * 4* 4 *i* *?* **. *?* *?* '?* *?* -?* **. *?* **. *?* *?* *?* Rankin-Beanbrough has a terri ble cold in his head from raising his hat to the ladies. Phyle-That's an altogether new form of the tipping evil.-Judge. She (passionately)-Will you be true to me? He (tenderly)-As true as the rose bloom in your cheeks. She-Why-er-isn't the moon grand? "My daughter has recently se cured a position as stenographer in a large office." 4LJ she a success?" "Seems to be. She has already re ceived three offert- of marriage." Kansas City Journal. An advertisement praising the virtues of a new make of infant's feeding bottles, says: "When the baby is done drinking it should be unscrewed and put in the refrigerator or other cool place. If the baby does not thrive on fresh milk it should be boiled." "What a pretty hat Mrs. Pinkey wore this evening." "Did you like it, dear?" "Yes, it was very becoming. Why don't you get hats like that?" "You mustn't blame rae if I laugh John. The hat you like is my hat. Mrs. Pinkey borrowed it this evening. It's the $30 hat you called a fright. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer. The minister of a fashionable church was endeavoring to teach the significance of white to a Sunday school class. "Why said he, does a bride in variably desire to be clothed in white at her marriage?" As no one explained, white, said he stands for joy, and the wedding day is the most joyous occasion of a woman's life. A small boy queried, "Well, why do the men all weat black?" "Charlie, said the young mother, I've decided on a name for baby. We will call her Imogene." Papa was lost in thought for a few moments. He did not like the name, but if he opposed it his wife would have her own way. "That's nice, said he, presently. My first sweetheart was named Imogene, and she will take it as a compliment." "We will call her Mary, after my mother, was the stern reply." Landreth's Garden Seed. When in need of garden seed. Irish Potatoes, Corn, Onion Sets, etc., let us supply your wants. W. E. Lynch & Co. Union Meeting. The Union Meeting of the 1st di vision of the Edgefield Association meets with Bethany Baptist church May 29-30, 1915. 10:30, Devotional services con ducted by the moderator. 11:00, Enrollment of delegates and verbal reports from churches. 11:30, The layman's part; in a spiritual revival? W. E. Lott, R. T. Strom, Rev. G. H. Burton. 12:00, What should be the atti tude of christians in the prohibition election to be held in thin state in September? JessOuzts, J. L. Minis, Rev. W. B. Smith, Rev. E. P. Jones, D. D. Adjourn for dinner. 2:00, How can our union meet ings be improved? G. L. Coleman, A. S.Tompkins,Kev.J R.McKittrick. 2:30. What constitutes a good pastor? F. P. Rush, Walter Cheat ham, W. B. Cogburn, Rev. H. B. White. 3:00, How does the contributions of our churches to missions compare with their material prosperity? D. L. Burnett, ?. Sheppard, Rev. P. B. Lanham. Sunday Morning. 10:30, Sunday school. 11:30., Missionary sermon by Rev. E. P. Jones, D. D., or Rev. P. B. Lanham. Adjournment for dinner. 2:0C, What aime should the Su perintendent and teachers of a Sun day schoo.l keep before them? R, T. Stiom, W. ?. Cogbutn, Rev. G. H. Burton. 2:30, What part should the pas tor take in the Sunday school? Rev. W. R. Smith, Rev. P. B. Lanham, Rev. J. R. McKittrick, Dr. E. P. Joues. J. E. Johnston. Union Meeting. Union meeting of 3rd division meets with Bethlehem Baptist church May 29-30. Meeting called to order 11:00. Devotional service by moderator. Enrollment of dele gates and reports from each church. Quenes. 1st, Are the different mission boards, using the money to the best advantage, L. G. Bell and J. C. Morgan. 2nd, To what extent is a Chris tian responsible for the salvation of his neighbor, J. C. Harvley, Rev. G. W. Bussey. Adjourn for dinner 12:30. 3rd, What does the scripture teach us as to Christian assurance, W. R. Leggat,.P: H. Bussey. 4th, Is the mission spirit grow ing in our churches as they become informed on the needs of the boards. Rev. P. J?. Lanham and Bro. War ren. 5th, Why is tbe missionary Bap tist making a greater growth than the Primative Baptist in the last de cade, Jno. G. McEie, W. R. Parks. Sunday morning Sunday school at regular hour lu:30. 6th, Are we getting what we should from our union meetings, S. T. Adams, Thos. McAlister. Missionary sermon by Rev. Mr. Warren. Adjourn for dinner. 7tb, W bat attitude should Chris-! tians take in the prohibition elec tion in this State in September, Dr. W. G. Blackwell. 8thr Ho w does the spiritual con dition of our churches compare with their material prosperity, T. G. Talbert, J. M. Garnet. H. E. Bunch,, for Committee. Confedera Riehmond, Very low round-trip fares, spe tions announced by. the SOUT PREM I The "Official Route" fi $870 ROUND TRIP Train No. 132 will carry throug Both of these trains will carry will be given to the handling of the convenient schedules. Proportionately low excursion 1 Excursion tickets will be on sa extension of final limit may be obtain gt a fee of fifty cents. Tickets will be good for stop-o^ For further information and Pi s. H. MCLEAN, D. P. A., Columbia, South Carolina Whole Family Dependent. Mr. E. Williams, Hamilton, Ohio, writes: *'Our whole family depend on Pine-Tar-Honey." Maybe some one in your family has a severe Cold-perhaps it is the baby. The original Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey is an ever-ready household remedy -it gives immediate relief. . Pine Tar-Honey penetrate the linings of the Throat and Lungs, destroys the Germs, and allows Nature to act. At your Druggist, 25c.--3 GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELB, S. C. UkpURE DRUGS WM J- THERE ARE IN TML>3E CI^AVI^P1 UNITED STATES 156357 GROCERS ?46,887 jgyjgfc? . 9.670 MALES ^vjr^<^^f Jl^^^iEMALES GROCER! ES 935 P?RVEY?R5 OF EATS ++++++++++++ M?l?b These People Figure Prominently in Our Daily Lives We Would Miss Them if They Closed Up for a Week But Equally Important Are Pure Drugs and Reliable Remedies There Are Times When Nothing Will Take Their Place WHEN THAT' TIME COMES, COME HERE COLLETT & MITCHELL Palm Beach Suits We have hot weather garments that will keep you cool from head to foot. Large assortment of Palm Beach suits, two-piece suits in Serges and other light material. AU stylish and reasonable in price. Big stock of Underwear of all kinds. We sell Eclipse Shirts-nothing better on the market for the money. Try a pair of Crossett or Selz Schwab Oxfords. All leathers and latest styles. DORN & MIMS UNITED te Veterans' Re-Union Va., June 1st to 3rd, 1915 cia! train, special through Pullman sleeping car and day coach accommoda HERN RAILWAY ER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH or Monday, May 8Ist? Day Light Special Leave Edgefield Arrive at Trenton Leave Trenton Arrive Columbia Leave Columbia Arrive Richmond 8:00 8:30 M. M. Night Special 750 A. 7:40 A. 7:50 A. 10:00 A. 3:20 P. 7:15 A. M. M. M. M. M. M. Train No. 229-132 1150 A. 11:40 A. 4:40 P. 7:00 P. 750 P. 8:00 A. ;h coaches and sleeping cars from Augusta-Trenton to Richmond, through day coaches and Pullman sleeping cars, and the very best attention business. 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