Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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sources which are but in the infancy of their deveopment. Thee is no other part of the Republic which makes a stronger appeal to ente rpris ing men, whether they have large or small capital. It is a bcautiful coun try a healthful country and a country which holds out every promise of so cial satisfaction for those who go there to make their homes. The most amazing thing _&ut the South is the chcapncss of its fertile ,gricultural lands, though one hears oa every hand that prices have gone up considerably during the past few years. They must have bc-cn giving land away before, for after years of natioral prosperity and wonderful strides in local settlement and deve lopment, one can still buy fine farm ing land at prices ranging from $5 an acre upwa- . People r'u:rd $25 an acre as a pretty st. *:ice for lands which would be considered very rcasonablc at three or four times as much under the same conditions in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, or California. True, the Far Western lands are irri gated, and irrigation is a sort of mir acle which, among other things, gives extraordinary value to land. But we can compare these fertile Southern lands with the agricultural districts of Illinois, Iowa, and other prairie States, and still they are literally 'dirt cheap.' There is no way to account for it ex cept that the process of readjustment, which has been going on since the War, has not yet brought Southern land up to the level of prices prevail ing in other parts of the United States. With regard to niarkets. In the West, we are accusiomed to long dis tances. When we start on a journey, we do not expect to arri-e anywhere Cls toFieMakes AA But the Southern tr-grer in paricurein essihn twolve te days. and thirts aors. He lon sur rofunde bureni and transufating isenters andl havy.c acs o h i citesofte torth.ne is aorets o But the prouebth theucesaree and fruit-rso tern algeat wie JackrFrast titysi hors. het is sr rude aby misn and Dixn'sctin. centhmatera quic taccsortton thei citiesetr of the rut.He is faorunate. counre, bythe Southitue wichronbesit him tof produceon both teneariesan andlurioreI s ofNrtnifetlesoo while road- pioic toilitated t~e setlemnti ofgribover Maiload terriony line.k nea the atter transprtation, thel road settlrin the vlutes fotnrae Coaed with popuatio setinso hevp cuTry, theporuthies ofriitheduth n simtean opnaul avntagen te wof nga etin bot interiorence exror. the sTh mansl whoo aslt radalicsel tofaclt the oppotunt may trbuar roairoadceitory smal outak ing raptal, wicheouraig cooiaton andt enBle t iseimposibr to spravl trough eningsen Saues ithout Thin oportuniblegaofitnewhich rest stitute an oeniation to rall thin whoc deste onpoe beothe condtios eolngiyresuttn can achiepedenc fro he soil. itereste whor want avarsi hef pomtese of apov~nten ment dorrigationce woicy a smal scietifi frestryal, withotemating colonzthon adoion are inewpublic psocie ofith st. But tsr imosle atof trae thouwhih the Soternmentamtese itu thinang Thae obutgaotion hic rete bigge Ntobne o Bdein thi ns wiche mubi don befornisninaget ecorldic prsulshcap aieveGd. year in i the tinofatiovc n Te igtion polies shoud rin etfi wouthensasraecsly asoitdwthe same ruesn tare onl astort theat gth onaton of tr naiontlie tonhnch the govermnt prostert its haive hey more room in porion tof buil biger prbitatiof Wesuild theserve TodUexten d the tnallthe wter shdT he United States uddan nt same1 resn that imtaisoe the waste We should store the floods and regu late tLh low o streans trou..;h the land. We should aUiat s v~hich w.ill everywhere acilitate t subdivision o the soil imo small holdings, and the growth fin dependent homes upon these holiings. Even in thoser sctions whicii are moSt densely peopled, and, perhaps, least favored in natural advantages-Nev England, for example-there is much to be done in improving natural con ditions and opening new opportunities for successful rural settlement. But it is not enough to make the land ready for its highest uses; the people must also be made ready to utilize the land. Every boy and girl should leave the public schools pre pared to make a living, and to collect it from mother earth herself, when they desire to do so. This is distinctly in line with our great need of increas ing economic efieiency, and thus en abling the country to meet the de mands of increasing population. The South is beautiful and promising as it is, but how much more beautiful and promising it would become with the adoption of public policies which would make the utmost of its Patural advantages and which would train the rising generation so that they could realize the best results from the oppor tunities thus opened to them! I reached Atlanta on a winter morn ing and killed time before breakfas3t by visiting a statue which loomed through the growing light. [t was the memorial erected ir. honor of Henry W. Grady by his appreciative fellow citizens. And there I found two in scriptions which may well inspire all the friends of national development. and, c:-eeially. those who believe that our future security rests chiefly in the AT ATLANTA. GEORGIA. hope of establishing millions of new homes on the soil. Here are the words: :Give us the broadl and perfct: :loyalty that loves and trusts: :Georgia alike th .Massachu-: :setts-that knotws no South, no: :East. no West, but endears with: :equal and patriotic love every: :foot of our soil, every State in : :our Union. :The citizen standing in the door :wray of his home-contented on :his threshold-his family gath :ered about his hearthstone :while the evening of a reell :spent day closes in scenes and: :sounds that are dearest-He: :shall save the Republic whzen: :the drumtap is futile and the: :barracks are exhausted.: Was on the Bill of Fare. A man entered a restaurant, took a seat, and, after a little deliberation, asked the waiter for a "plate of fly-specks." The waiter reported the uncomplimien SUPUEB taryrequst o th prprieerwherupo th atrapocedtecsoe n infomedhim hathe dd nt "srvefly speks. "hen" ws he epl. I wul suggst tat yu tae thm of thebil of CARVING BY MACIINERY, uliTTL.LiF!ELD 31:.'iOIES OF GETTYS'TLR" FAS!ift)XED 1'Y C0'1PRIESSE), AIR. Historic Spots of the Conflict Mark ed by Memorials of Artistic De sign-Expense and Time Saved by Yankee Ingenuity. The field of Gettysburg and the other scenes of strife in our great IV r are rapidly being filled with emrorials in granite, marble and which will greatly enhance the iuttero'st of these national parks for all visitors and particularly for those xV A MASTERPIECE SHAPED of future generations who cannot have th'e aid of any veteran of the great conflict to guide them to the points of inLerest. The tablets, statues, monuments and other memorials which are finding place in rapidly increasing numbers upon these historic battlefields have been erected in some instances by the Congress of the United States, but in a majority of cases the expense has been defrayed by States or by veteran or patriotic organizations. Some of the memorials are mute testimonials to the bravery of fallen comrades, while others are tributes to the command ers conspicuous in this engagement or that. However, the matter does not stop here and of late many commemo rative masterpieces of sculpture have been installed to mark in each in stance the exact spot rendered memor able by some notable assault or de fense or some other unusual event in -e g-eat drama of the War for the Union. The production of great numbers of these battlefield memorials has re suite(, in another Yankee scheme for saving time and labor, namely, the in troduction of sculpture by machinery. Formerly all the statues carved from marble or granite had to be slowly and laboriously chiseled by hand. Un der the new ordier of things all this is changed and mechanically operated tools cut away the hard material and carve, in the stone, representations of human figures, lettering, etc., in a frac ion of the time that would be required for the same work under the old methods. Many angenious Tools. The tools which are instrumental in performing this ingenious sculpture by machinery are what are known as pneumatic tools, that is, they are op erated by compressed air instead of by steam or electricity. The type most commonly used might be described as a combination hammer and chisel, and how much more speedily such can work than could a workman with the old-fashioned chisel and hammer may be appreciated when it is stated that by means of the compressed air the hammer is madec to strike hundreds of blows per minute. In this mechanical chiseling the pneumatic tool, which is a portable iece of apparatus, is held1 in the hand of a workmian and by him guided ack and forth on the stone surface wherever cutting is to be done. The compressed air :s led to the tool through a rubber hose, aud the oper atrcnwith the utmost ease and at a momeni's notice :regulate the force of the hammier blows according to the decpth of the cutting required. Moreover dlifferent styles of pneu matic tools are p-rovidled for the va rious classes of work to be performed in producing a statue or other monu ment. For instance, there is one tool for light carving, tracing and letter ing on granite, and a different one for heavy carving and large raised letters. The tools require from five to seven cubic feet of free air per minute to operate them. In the battlefield memo MACHINE2Y. rils now being erected in many 10 ilities figures of soldiers, mounted or on foot. are introduced in great numbers, but there is also extensive use of representations of cannon, can nn hall, flas, etc. In Old Ireland. In connection with what is known as the "Irish revival," an interesting work has been started by Irish ladie; in a village close by Dublin. Three industries were selected, namely, the printing of books, embroid ering on Irish linen and the weaving of tapestry and carpets; and some exquisiLe work has been produced. One of the leading ideas of the pro moters has been to produce things which will be recognized as Irish both in style and design. In the carpets, for exaimple, all ordinary patterns arc discarded in favor of those recogniz ably Irish. Many of the workers are Irish peas ant girls, who, by patient training, . ........ BY PNEUMAT|- TOOLS. have acquired rare skill in their ar tistic pursuits. As a means of keep ing the Irish pecple at home, and winning back their old prosperity, everyone will wish the scheme to be a success. Why We are Right.Handed. Why do we use the right hand in preference to the left? An anatomist, who has studied the question very closely, says that it is largely a matter of heredity. The early races of men must have used the right hand in fighting, reserving the left to cover the left side of the body, where wounds-as their experience showed them-were the more danger ous. This more frequent use of the right hand would react upon the brain, bringing about a special development of that part which controls the right hand. One of the most scholarly women of society in the National Capital, is Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge. As the daughter of Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis, she was reared in an atmosphere of culture. She took a college coure in Wellesley, and studied in other seats of learning. She takes a keen interest in Greek r Isearch and the -reading of proof sheets. 31 B 300 For the mos 331lp 'Around the fireside or about1 family reading table during the win children and grown-ups can play and see how many words can be nm 20 people making the greatest nm will each receive a little box cont; gold piece. 10 pers;ons will each win one b $.00 gold piece. 300 peo.ple will each win a box< in paper money; and one person highest number of words over all receive a box containing $1oo.oo in It is really a most fascinating bit up the lis: evening after evening an words can be added. A few rules are necessary for ab Any word authorized by Webs wxill be counted, but no name of pc singular and plural can be used, "grape" and "grapes." The letters in "Y-IOGrape-Nu peated in the same word. Geographical names authorized I be counted. Arrange the words in alphabet those beginning with A together a ning with E to come under ES, etc. WVhen y'ou are writing down t sne spaces, in the A, E,. and ol fll in later as new words come t< will spring into mind every evening It is almost certain that some tie with others. In such cases a in value and character with that class shall be awarded to each. E requested to send with the list of written letter describing the advan Nuts, but the contestant is not requ a pkg. These letters are not to cc fancy flourishes, but simple, truthfl facts. For illustration: A person n encedi some incipient or chronic unwise selection of food that failed antd brain the energy,. health and Seeking better conditions a change and Grape-Nuts and cream used former diet. Suppose one quits potatoes. starchy,. sticky' messes of] or wheat and cuts out the coffee. breakfast a hit of fruit, a dish of Cream, two soft boiled eggs. a slic -An an uo Postum Food Coffee. You Assume No Riskk Wwhen Dealing with Us -We Are Ready to Send On Approval Any iamnd. atc orother piece of Jewelryyomywe r-u ss 1. lg. F- ine it carefuly if nut entr] satisaetory. retur r t epy' f, I Z' we know that they aro the very best quality a rd Highest Grade of wok ' manhip. Write for Catalog Today. Your Credit is Good with Loftis f - it z rjwhere you live or whether you are a modest em1plore, or wealthy employer;: all we ask is honest intentions and g..od faith. The LoftiS Credit System Syour Credit Good by adjusting the terms of payment to meet your income. istis /- ...3. ~ most popular and successful Credit System in the wor'd because ill is rromspt, .ai an / * Cunfidential. We ask No Secarlity-No Endorsements-N o Intoerest. We we. awarded the Gold Medal. the Highest Award. at tho World' Fair. St. Los. o ge endorsement could be given. Write for Our _N w Big Catalog Today. Write for Our New idever issue, 66 paes. 1,000 illustrations of Beautiful Dao "Write forOureNew Bi Rings.lpi n. Brooches. etc. gaungn in price f rum M2.W to "O.00. Ni lir..e L!ciu and Walthaim Watches, Ladies' and G rents aime from $10 to $100.00, and all other kinds of J1 welry. ivrae ec. Select any article you wish and it will be sent on approval. If entirely satisictorv re*ain i'.paying one-fiith cash ad the telane in eight equal monthly payments. Bumemborltera is rso ixaito pay. Write for Catalog Today. DIAMOND CUTTER WATCHMAKERS-JEWELERlfJ Department 1i6ei4 92 to 96 State Street RO5&C.r* CHICACO, ILLINOIS, U."i8. A. A SAFE INVESTMENT $5 or More Per Month Buys Protected Interest in Trooical Plantation. This Company is developing plantation of 288,000 acres on Gulf in Campeche, Mexico, and Guarantees 8 Per Cent. Interes ble semi-annually to all who buy its sres. Whenever possible extradividerds are paid. Last year 2% exLra was paid; - this yea (In January) 27o extra was paid. Shareholders 11 therefore receive at I 10% this year. As development work progresses, Ings will increase-dvidends will increase when developed the permanent crops of rubber lenequen, and tropical fruits and the sales of * stock will provide our shareholders a substantial ' coma for life and a legacy for their families. Nearly 1,000 laborers, underexperienced nanagers, employed, Mahogany, from our - $10,000.000 forest being sent in shiploads to United States ports. A wood-turning factory has been estab V nlished Stores, factories and nery t - operation. Now is the Time to Invest. A limited number of shares offered at par, $300: payable $5 per month per share. Each share of stock? represents fourteen acres of land. Price of shares wjPI soon be increased to $350. The stockholders' money is fully secured as the en tire property including over 200 buildings, ratircad line, etc., paid for in full and dceded in trust for protection of stockholders to Philadelphia trusi compa.ny Investment returned in case of death, if desired. Over 3000 persons already receiving dividends. By making application row you secure shares at par ndreceive 4 pr ct onyour money April 1st. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Consists of oficers and OFFICERS Pres.City Nat. a sonCitIa. president, W31. H. AnxSsThoxat. JousN B. llAlthN Ex-U. 9. Railroad Com. Phla Pa. Jusatce Suprnie(ourt. Norfolk, Neb. l~cePrsienCOL. A. K. 3i('0~7E, VIC'o DoU Pocr. 311. do Times. Phila. Pa. L , s W &Ccrtrue c. . MA E ON Phila, Pa. Ex-Atty. Gon. Porto Rico, San Juan, P. R. Write tWday for frce booklt -2nd handsomely illustrated paper. A rcques t by postal or etter wiu bring both to your door, without charge. INTERNATIONAL LUMBER & DEVELOPMENT C-. 796 Drexel Building, Philadelphia, exes of Gold Boxes of Greenbacks t words made up from these letters 0 -Grape-Nuts eople will earn these prizes. he well-lighted jsays: "A man would faint away on that," but ter evenings the dear friend we will put dollars to your pennmes t with their wits jthe noon hour will finU. a man on our breakfa ade. huskier and with a stronger heart-beat and clea imbe of ords working brain than he ever had on the old diet. iining a $1o.oo Suppose, if you have never really made a move for absolutely 'clean health that pushes you along >x containing a each day with a spring in your step and a reserve vigor in muscle and brain that makes the doing of :ontaning$ioo things- a pleasure, you join the army of "plain old hont aken theo common sense" and start it now. Then after you who ake ith have been two or three weeks on the Grape-Nuts contestants wil training you write a statement of how you used to gold. be and how you are now. The simple facts will :of fun to take interest others and surprise yourself. We never isee how many publish names except on permission, but often teS the facts in the newspapers and when requested solute fair play. give the names by private letter. Ler'sDictinary There is plenty of time to get personal experi tr sDiBotonary ence with Grape-Nuts and write a sensible, t son foth intne ful letter to be sent in with the list of wor as for stance the contest does not close until April 3oth, ,, So start in as soon as you like to building ts" may be re- and start in using Grape-Nuts. Cut this sta out and keep the letters Y-I-O-Grape-Nuts > Webster will you and when you write your letter you wvi. some reason to write on the subject "Why I ical classes, all Grape-Nuts." nd1 those b' inl- F Remember 331 persons will win prizes, whicE will be awarded in an exact and just manner as he words leave soon as the list can be counted after April.30, 1,906. her columns to Every contestant will be sent a printed list of names > ou, for thev and addresses of winners on application, in order to have proof that the prizes are sent as agreed. The company is well known all over the world contestants will for absolute'fidelity to its agreements, and ever' opfried in ticat sigen of the 331 winners may depend on re achered wil bea ceiving the prize wvon, word an plily MeAany persons might feel it useless to contee words ofplainey but wihen one remembers the great number of. age tof purase- prizes-(331 )-the curiosity of seeing how many' ntrin topurchas orvords can really be made u'p evening after evening l tametsy of and the good, natural fun and education in the a.1 saementsrif competition, it seems worth the trial; there ir no my tracee xpro cost, nothin_ to lose and a fine opportunity to win :o1is thecab dy one of the many boxes of gold or greenbacks. power desiredl. We make the prediction that some who win a in food is made pi-ize of gold or greenbacks, will also win back in place of the health and strength worth more to them than a the meat. fried wagon full of money prizes. alf-cooked oats There are no preV~minaries. cut out this statemet Trv. sav', for and go at it, and send in the list and letter beforel Grape-Nuts and April 3oth, 19o6, to Postu.m Cereal Co., Ltd., Battle: :e of hard toast Creek, Mich., and let your name and address b Some amateur .plainly written. _