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Eikefield Advertiser J. Ii. M?MS. - - - EDITOR ? ? ? ':: TERMS; ; 0NB;YEAR $150 : SIX MONTHS 75 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1907. 1 - T The good things of life are not to be had singly, bot come to ns with a mixture: like a school boy's holiday, with a task af fixed to its tail.-CHARLES s LAMB. _j I ' Corn is shooting and cotton is ; booming. Let the war go merrily on. -; ;'; Between Ratllesaake watermel-j ons, Elberta peaches, and Prohi bition, the people of Georgia are having plenty of diversion these long July days. -- It is safe to say that the New York man who recently had nine teen stick, pius Bfcjlen from him was not an editor or the son of an editor. The United State* anny officers had a wann time following Sher man's trail through Georgia laBt week, but they hardly had as hot a time as old Shermau bad on his marches. The Texas legislature has been tightening the screws on insur ance companies, consequently 19 life insurance companies have withdrawn from that state. This will give the home companies of . the Lone Star state an open field. What say yon to a dog tax or dinance? Many towns have sucb au ordinance, aud some citizens favor a dog tax for Edgefield, be-1 lieving that it would weed out many worthless dogB that roam the Btreets. ]. It work s a man pretty hard to be a citizen of two states. Mr. James U. Jackson hae recently been very strenuously occupied with forming a new county in South Carolina and now he has . gone up to. Atlanta with an Au gusta delegation to see what can be done "agin" prohibition in ~ Georgia. B?; Some idea of the intensity of the heat hereabouts this week may. be had from the fact that the stoney heart of a C3rtain close fisted church member melted to the point of hie voluntary increasing his assessment for the. pastor's .salary.-Lancaster News. . If a rise of the mercury will have the same effect in Edgefield as in Lancaster, wt need a few more degrees of heat. Manufacturers say that owing tn an advance in the price of raw material, soap will have to be ad vanced also. It would be nothing| j?hjoj?of a calamity for the price ?of soap to be inoreasod and the consumption ourtailed during) .mid-summer. President Roosevelt! . will have to be importuned to use - bjs "big stick" on the soap trust. Many of the largest saw mills V in the south will "close down dur ing the month of August on ac count of the low price of lumber. The prevailing prices are now al \-i most prohibitive, greatly retarding j and decreasing home building. . God save the country if prices are to be advanced any higher on building material! - Another story will have to be added to the cribs and vbarns - throughout Edgefield county to : hold the corn that will be made ' this year. The concensus of opin : ion is that the yield will be lar ger than it has been at any time] during the past twenty years. We'll have plenty of "hominy," . but what about the uhog"? We acknowledge receipt of a beautiful catalog of Winthrop college, ancMhe only unfavorable criticism that The Advertiser will make is that it should bear the name of a South Carolina print shop instead of being the product of a Charlotte establishment. The Charlotte concern does not con tribute a single mite by way of moral or financial support to Winthrop, but there are establish '\ments in South Carolina that do. Furthermore, let every dollar be kept at pome. Money that is sent to North Carolina seldom circu lates again in South Carolina. All Honor to Dragoons. The Light Dragoons are to be commended for their firm stand for. law and order. At their annual picnic at Centre Springs in years gone by, the peace has been dis turbed and the pleasure of the . day marred by persons who 6old and drank liquor and otherwise deported themselves improperly. The Dragoons have arranged <to havs several sworn deputies and an officer of the law with authori ty to issue warrants upon the ground, and if any liquor is sold or the peace disturbed, the guilty parties will be dealt with. Let it be known that no lawlessness of any kind will be tolerated at Cen tre Springs on Thursday. -- . *'" .J ??annal Meeting. As announced elsewhere in this issue, the annual meeting of th( Citizens' League of Edgefield county will be held at Edgefield on Monday, July 29th. A program that will afford both pleasure and profit to all who attend will be ai ranged. The chief feature of the day will be an address by that distinguished citizen of New berry, the Hon. George B. Cro mer. Hechas already accepted the invitation to be present on this occasion. The purpose of the organization as stated in the constitution, is ""the promotion of good citizen ship and the enforcement of law and order." Upon this high grouud let the entire citizenship of the county stand. By concert of action the citizens can greatly reduce the violation of law, whereas by act ing in an individual capacity but little can be accomplished. A large attendance upon this annual meeting is desired. All who hear the address of Mr. Cromer will feel amply compensated for coming. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. Representative Body of Farmers Heard Very Able Addresses. Probably the most profitable meeting of farmers ever held in the county was that of Wt dnes day last President S. T. Williams called 'Le meeting to order and introduced Mr. F. H. Hyatt, of Columbia, who has been a zealous and persistant advocate of organi zation on the part of the farmers since the agitation begau several years ago. Mr. Hyatt in a practical busi ness man and spoke to the far mers in a businesslike way. After giving a short history of the Southern Cotton Growers' Asso ciation, be spoke of tbe rapidly increasing wealth of ibe south and of the great need that farmers be educated in o^der that they may promote and protect their own in terests. He said that be had firmly rnpolved *o spend a large portion of his life helping the farmers free themselves from debt. No' only, said he, can their debts bp paid by demanding 15 and 20 cents for cotton, but the farmers' homes can be supplied with more comforts, their children can be better educated, better school houses and churches erected and better roads built. Mr. Hyatt believes that far mers can get what their colton is i ^ worth if they will only stand to gether. He urged the cotton grow ers and business men of this couu-1 ' ty to join forces with the farmers of the entire cotton bolt in order that they may protect their rights and interests. Mr. Williams next introduced ( Mr. E. D. Smith who ie state or- t ganizor for th9 Cotton Growers' t Association. This .gentleman bad not proceeded with his admirable 1 address very far before his hear- f ers marvelled at his eloquence, < his thorough mastery of his sub* ject, and at bis brilliant and well ( disciplined intellect. . His college ] training, extensive traveling, care- t ful study of the condition and 1 needs of the cotton growers, emi- 1 nently fit Mr. Smith for the work i in hand, that of arousing the far- t mers to the point that they will E exert themselves on their own be- e half. i Mr. Smith's description of the | south's depleted and impoverished 1 conditional the close of the Civil i War and his tribute to the hero ism of the noble mothers and daughters of Dixie were surpass ingly beautiful and pathetic The like of which is seldom heard even on memorial occasions. Mr. Smith's explanation of the cause of the south's poverty and dependence- was concise, logical, convincing. As a remedy for ex isting illsj he urged the cotton growers to assert their independ ence and demand what tbe staple is worth. This, he said, can be done by erecting warehouses and fixing the price instead of letting the spinners and exporters fix the price. The speaker said farmers had never been successfully orgauized. but an organization could be effected now by reasor. of changed conditions. Rapid transportation telephone, telegraph and rural free delivery of mails have brought the farmers into closer touch, and thereby thorough organization is made possible. Would that space permitted a detailed report of this splendid address. Every farmer in the county should have heard it. In concluding Mr. Smith outlined the warehouse plan of the asso ciation and urged the farmers of Edgefield to provide a warehouse and store all cotton that on ac count of debt would be forced on the market. A meeting is called for Satur day, Auguat 3rd, at which time the County Cotton Growers'i As-1 tl Bociation will be re-organized and the warehouse plan of holding 3otton discussed. Let everv far mer, yoong and old, be a? Edge 5eld on that day. . Notice to Wheat Growers. I have just finished a new Corn md Flour Mill of the latest de lign. Will be glad to receive your jatronage and will serve you to he best, of my ability. The mill ras built and stait'-d by Mr. G. ). Mims. A finished mill in every espect. Located on my farm two niles south of Mountain Creek iburcb. J. L. Ouzts. Cirk sey, S. C. I SES) tmmmm^mma^lmmimmmmmam^mmm^mmmm?tm^mt !?ne Rains, Fine Crops, Fino New Baby, and Good Advice to Far mers From oar Copburn Cor respondent ..Editor Advertiser: When we jo io writing, our thoughts very ?aturally center on what we aro nost concerned about, so I will say first that the fine rains and seasons we have had in this sec :ion for tbe past ten days will, if it continues, soon ha^e us ready io b east of floe crops around here. But we don't want much said about it in tbe papers, as it might affect the price of the fiVecy sta pln. We are willing to put up with 15 cents cotton this fall if it will not bring more. It occurs to ne that it's a great mistake iu farmers to sell their :rop of cottou at ll cents, or even 12? cents when everything points Favorably to that price and more, [f conditions did not warrant it there would not bo any buyers at ?aid price, and again the sharpers it seems to me are conforming to this method with the hope of buy iug enough at. that price to hold 30tton down around 12 cents. If the farmers are 3illy enough to 3ell half of the crop at ll and 12 sects they bad just as well sell the whole business, for it will be 3ure to range about that price. It doe8si't strike me as beiug right to deal in futures in any way 3hape or form, but rather let sup ply and demand be the ruler of prices on everything raised and Dffered for sale. Our summer school which has been v ry successfully taught ar Long Cane by Miss Ida W. Tood, svill close Friday, the 19th. Tbe patrons feel fortunate in having ?ecured ber services for this school, with returns for tte nioner invested. It was decided ai Stevens Creek last Sunday to oommeuce a eeries af meetingB at that pine3 on the second Sunday iu August. Every body from the Savannah to Salu da rivpra are invited tn attend. Fbi? good, bad. big, little, old and young are expected. Miss Oweeute Stevens of Flori da wbo has heeii spending pome lime here with yours truly return id to ber borne in the laud of lowers last Friday. Mr. J. M. ?'dl has been a high j 'topper for tb? past week, r.!l be muse of another boy at bishouxo jamed Luther George. Misses Ida and Mioni-i Cogfcurii nsited Coghurn town Saturday iud Sunday last. We are now golfing anxious ibont thc chain gang crow, having lot peon tlipm around hore in a rear. We fear something bad bas lefallon them. Pleaso advise us. ?Ir. Editor, if such is the casp, or vhGre they are now abiding. We lon't want to be overlooked, as ve are still in Edgefield county iud here to stay. J. H. C. Jogburn, July 16tb. . The Failure of the Honey Crop of the Spring of 1907. BY S. CHEATHAM. The primary cause of the honey failure for the spring of 1907 (I 'peoify spring as we usually have iwo crops a year, the first being ;aken about the first of January, md the second about the first of November) was the cold frosty ?pell of weathei in April killing jff all the flowers and keeping the Dees indoor and idle for two weeks ir ten days, which they were not Prepared at that time to do. As :he beautiful and very early spring lad caused the Queen to begin ayiRg right after Christmas, fili ng the hive to running over with housands of bees and brood at all itages, .consuming the winter (tores in feeding such a numerous irogeny which was destined to jather and store the bounteous ?oney crop that seemed to be ilmost at band. Shut in for ten or ifteen days, flowers all ruined for loney purposes with a teeming sopulation to be fed and as I have Defore said, with the winter stores lsed up and all dependant on the lowers in the fields for honey to ?eep this mighty population i? ?reasing that they might gather :be great surplus of honey just ahead, perhaps half the bees, wild is well as domesticated, perished md left the hives empty save the iomb. ' Yes, I believe that if I had not od my bees when it was almost 00 late I would have lost three burths or more of my 100 colonies. rVofford, S. C. Beautiful Ru?6 aud Art Squares di sizes and. attractive deevns. Ramsey & Jone??. Very large stock of Matting in .ttractive designs,excellent quali y, at very low prices. Ramsey & Jones. Beautiful line of ptationery. Tablets, box paper and paper bv he pound. Timmons Bros. Just received delightful Roast d Coffee, 15 to 25 cents per pound. Timmons Bros. Keep cool and not be bothered nth flies. Our fans are now run ing for the pleasure of those who atronize our, Soda Fou utain. All f the popular drinks served in he best possible manner. Lot tho Luray" refresh vou. G. L. Penn & Son. 1 write Bond Insurance, Life nsurauco, Accident Insurance, [ealth Insurance, Tornado In uraucp, PInf9 Glass Insurance nd Life insurance on Horses ind iu les. E.J. Norris, ?gt. J I ce, Ice, ice, Ice. \ i I nra now ready to doliver* Ice S i any quantities and v>>rv cheap, o solicit a liberal patronage. ? hone me. M. A. Taylor. I Ugefield, S. C. Worner! as Well;as Men Are Made Miserable by Kfdney Trouble. - Home of Svatup-Root. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis courages and lessens ambiti?nVbeauty, vigor and cheerfulness scon disappear when the kid neys are out of order or diseased. Kidney trouble has become' so prevaler.? that it is not uncommon for a child to be born ^^pS? afflicted with weak kid lc"- neys. If the child urin ?St-sr^ ate- t00 often, if the urina scalds the flesh or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be able to control thc passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it. thc cause of the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diceased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made mis erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It is sold hy druggists, in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mail free, also pamphlet tell ing all about it, including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer k Co.. Binghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. Don't mflko any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Birgharnton, N. Y., on e^'ery bottle. We have a large stock of RugR and iuvite the ladies to call to see them. ^_ Edgr field Mercantile Co. Heintz's Baked Beans just re ceived at Timmons Bros. JAS. S. BYRD, SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD. C. g^Oiflje over P.Ht-Oillcf. ; ?end yonr Barine? io this strong, round, con servaiivu Savings Hank. On request we wUl semi you KUKU, a supply Ot our "Bank Messenger Money Mailers" i<.:- lit": tafe transmission ol coln Dr currency fn mukiin: ban lc d?posas by niall. Yoi! can send sma:i deposits each wcek.and as m f\w your saTinps accumulate) will Is9uc you J% certificates of deposit bearing Interest**. J ff !?T tb? Jlbeml mt '"f ..*^ ANTED-Buyers for Gasoline En gines, Steam En gines, Saw Mills, Cotton Gins, Presses etc. E. J. NORRIS ? The Advertiser job office is better fitted than ever for printing of all kind3. New Type, New Borders New Ornaments, New mate rial just received, your orders. Send us INSURANCE When placing your Insur ance give me a call. I rep resent a very strong line of FTLI^E; - - - Insurance Companies, onr Agent for the largest lauris - - - Insurance Co. I will ap preciate a share of yourbusi ness. 1 can be found at my office-Office No. a---over Bank of] Edgcneld. I James T \JI\1^ KELL THE COUCH AND CURE THE LUNGS /CONSUMPTION Price FQR fl OUGHSand E0c& 51.00 w ISOLDS Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUB LES, or HONEY BACK 50 YEARS' TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anroste sending n p!:eteh nnd description rnni n';i?-:dr ii9C?rtnln mir opinion freo whether ar invent Inn la prt>unl>ly-PAlontabro. Coramnntmt lion? iirlctij"5fini!?lantlHl. Huni!t>ookon 1'atftnta ? >nt free. ? ?ld ?I Miieney lor Eocurlnc patents. Patents ti'uon ibroiieh Munn & Co. receive iptehtl imf ter, wit hunt, charge, lu tho Scientific ?rican. A hnnrisomolr illtmtrntcd weekly. Lnrecst cir culation of niiv scientl?o Journal. Ternis. t\ -c u - four nionthB, tl. 3o!d by all newsdealers. si08B8Co.38innw?-'-N8wYor?f ' "H:.mer. G?:'ce. r.'5 r St.. Washington. D. C. . KELP IS OFFERED rO WORTHY YOUNG PEOPLE Ve earnestly request all young personB, no matter low limited their means or education, who wish-to btain a thorough business training and goodpesi ion, to write by first moil for our great half-rate 'fier. Fuceess, independenceand probable fortune ro guaranto.-J. Don't delay. Write today, 'be Ga.-Ala. Dusincss Collegs, Macon, Ga. BaacBdSsira's Arnica SaSve The Best Salve In The World. LET THE ADVERTISER Joh Office DO YOUR PRINTING. Satisfaction Guaranteed on Every Job. Ten Thousand COWS and HORSES to eat Sucrene Feed thc Greatest Milk Producer and Fattener known. I loo lb. sacks $1.35 for Dairy and $1.40 for Horse. Call or writa ?RRIHGTON SffOS. ? CO., Leading Grocers, AUGUSTA, GA. Egg-B-a- al - THE STORE'S id-summer Stock of French Lawn Persian Lawn, Skirt Linen, Brown Linen, India Linen, Fancy Gingham, Pearl Buttons, Laces, Ribbons, Needles, Pins and various Nov elties, including the late Brown Shade of Ladies' Oxfords, with Hose to match are now on Display. Wc invite your inspection. The Corner Store W. H TURNER, Prop. Ladies! Onr store is well fill ed with the newest and prettiest things in Dry Goods and Notions, We invite the ladies to call and see these pretty Goods. JAS. E. HART Get your Laundry in Tuesdays. BALL-MASON FRUIT JARS in 1 Pt, 2 Pt., and and 2 Quart sizes. Fruit Jar Rubbers and Jelly Tumblers. _/ WA TCH! WATCH! For our Big Advertise ment next week telling about our Special Sale. ? J. HUBENSTEIN ADVERTISER BUILDING EDGEFIELD, S. C Pruning Knife We have used ihe Knife and slashed the profits off of all our SPRING and SUMMER merchandise. This is no ten-day sale but a genuine Out Price Sale that will last until all of our Summer Goods are sold. We are showing a very Handsome Xvine of colored Wash Goods and white Mercerized Goods that must go ac some price. J5flf"Don't fail to get our prices before you buy. Men's Straw Ha's and Summer Clothing at Cost for Cash. JULY Is here and you need Hot weather Clothing. We can fit yon in Stylish Serges? Cassi meres or Worsteds* Have you seen our beau tiful Negligee Shirts, Ho siery and Neckwear? DORN & MIMS Greatly Reduced PRICES. In order to close out all Spring and Summer Goods We have greatly reduced the Price, Now is ths time to buy Voiles, Muslins, Slippers Low Cut Shoes, Clothing, Straw Hats and in fact everything in Spring and Summer Goods. JJWGreat Bargains in Ladies' Trimmed Hats. The earl)' buyers will get the cream of these Bargains. J. W. PEAK. EDGEFIELD Olotlxing; Store STRAW HATS LOWr CUT SHOES TWO PIECE SUITS ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. Call and see our line W. ?. HART.