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Etteefield Advertiser J. ii. M IMS, - - - EDITOR TERMS: ONE YEAR $150 SIX MONTHS .76 WJDMESDAZ, FEB. 26, 1908. 1 ? ??? *x A groat war leaves the conn-m try with three great armies- 5 .an army of cripples, an army of I mourners, and an army ol I thieves.-GERMAN PROV- I ERB. J Judge DeVore! That Bounds well, especially to Edgefield ears. It has been stated that the un developed coal fields of Oklahoma contaiu 6,000,000 tous of coal. Wonder who weighed it? Wonder how mauy bens Broth er DeCsmp has sett in,' prepara tory to the coming of the hungry press gang in July? If announcements for next sum mer's campaign for the United States senate continue, nearly every "big gun" in the etate will be on dock. With corn advanced to ninety cents per bushel, "corn juice" ought to advance to what per gal lon? But-maybe the generous U6e of concentrated lye, etc., hes kept the latter commodity at the old price. While increasing the salaries of others, the legislators took a larger slice for themselves. It if well, for a lawmaker who is not worth $200 per year to bis con stituents is not worth anything. Seme wise politicians say Bry an will be elected, while others who claim to be wiser say he will not. That this great statesman will be the Democratic standard bearer, is very generally conced ed. Already h9 is receiving en dorsements from state Democrat ic conventions. A Word of Warning. The March term of court con venes on Monday next and Judge Wilson, who only recently don ned the ermine, will preside. Whi?9 holding oourt in Lexing ton and Columbia, His Honor fined several witnesses, both white -and coiored?$5 each for not being in or near the court room when their names were called. He be lieves in conducting court in 8 businesslike manner, which is impossible unless jurors and wit nesses are in their proper places when waDted. In taking this stand, Judge Wilson is right. Such a course will not only cause people to have greater respect for the court but will result in a sav ing of macy dollars to the tax ; payers. Slowly moving court ma chinery and long-drawn-out ses sions are expensive to the people. Remember, Judge Wilson is a new broom, so to speak, and is sweeping clean. If jurors and witnesses do not want lo part with a "V," they had better be in th^ir proper places daring the en suing three weeks of court. Road Tax Paid Unconsciously. , The people of the county would doubtlessly oppose by a largs ma jority a direct tax for the perma nent improvement of our public highways, and yet they are un consciously and indirectly paying an enormous tax without receiv ing anything in return. A mo ment's reflection will reveal this indirect tax in the form of ram shackled, rattle-trap vehicles, and in stiff jointed, easily jaded horses and mules. Not only does it tell io the lives of buggies, wag ons, horses and mules, but iu the unsatisfactory and unprofitable results obtained in hauling pro duce and merchandise. With roads in their present condition, four or five sacks of guano are a good load for two mules, especial ly if it is to be carried a great distance, whereas over well-im proved roads ten sacks could be as easily hauled. This clearly demonstrates that in hauling fer tilizers alone, bad roads cost the farmer a tax of ono day's extra work for a team and. driver for every tou of fertilizers used on his plantation. Th9 manner in which the ex cessively bad roads of the county bave almost paralyzed business along all lines, affecting alike tbe farmer?, saw-mill men and mer chants, makes it imperative that eome system of scientific or per manent road improvement be in augurated. The very unsatisfactory condi tion of the public highways can not be cbargg? to the county au* tbority^j Bte worst roads in ive been where fbly worked .stem early Petitions Forwarded. Largely signed petitions have been sent to the officers of the Southern Express Company and the Western Union Telegraph Company, asking that they unite and locate their office in the busi ness portion of the town instead of continuing at the depot. This request from the business men is reasonable, and everything at present indicates that it will be readily granted. The volume of busiuees of both companies will warrant their maintaining an up town office, andgemploying a man to give bis entire time to the business. The Advertiser has been re liably imforried that the volume of business done by the express company in Edgefield is about $600 per month, while the re ceipts of the telegraph company amount to about $120 monthly. With such heavy monthly re ceipts, these companies can afford to move their ornee to the busi ness centre of the town even if it should increase their'operating expenses. Moreover, the increase m operating expeBees will be off set by the increase in the volume of business that would result from the removal of the office. If the change ie made, Mr. J. A. Merritt will resign his position with the Southern and accept the management of the up-town ex .press and telegraph office. He says that be will continue the free ielivery ofexpressas at pres eut, and will have a telephone placed iu the office for the con venience of the public The removal of the express and telegraph office from the de pot will not only facilitate the transaction of all busiueas with these companies, but, by relieving the congestion at the depot, will enable the Southern's office force [to give even better freight ser vie- than at present. Since ihe foregoing was written the following encouraging letter has beeu received from the South ern Express Company: Mr. J. L. Mime, Editor, Edgefield Advertiser, Edgefield, S. C. Dear Sir: I beg leavH to ac knowledge receipt of your favor of the 20th inst, enclosing peti tion from the citizens of Edge field, requesting that our office be moved from the Southern Rail way station up-town. I beg to ad vise that I have referred this mat ter to Mr. 0. M. Saddler our su perintendent at Charlotte, Ni C., and I am sure he will be glad to serve you and the citizens of Edgefield if it can be arranged. Wewill let you hear from UB just as soon as possible. Respectfully, S. D. Fant, Route Agent. Columbia, S. C. Matured Third Series of Stock. So quietly and unobtrusively have the affairs of the Edgefield Building and Loan Association been conducted since its organiza tion about eight years ago, that doubtless some persons have not been aware that such an institu tion exists in our town. Never theless, it has existed aud has grown and prospered in a greater degree than many of the larger associations in cities. Only re cently it matured its third series of stock in about seventy months, which was four months less than the estimated time. Among the holders of the stock that has just matured were three citizens of the town who borrowed money from the association and built their homes. Instead of pay ing rent during the seventy months, they have paid into the treasury of the association each mouth a sum slightly in excess of the usual rental and with the ma turing of the stock the mortgages were cancelled. Thus by adopting the building and loan association plan of providing ahorne for their families these citizens purchased their homes with- the money that they would otherwise have been paid as reutal. The local building and loan as sociation has not only afforded safe and profitable investment for a number of stockholders but hae been the means of adding many thousands of dollars to the taxa ble property of thu town, by en abling mor? thau a ??core of per sons to build and owa their bornes. More of the salaried young men of the town should avail them selves of the advantages offered by the association as a savings institution. Once a yjung man subscribes for given number cf shares of stock', be is forced to save a certain amount each month. This not only enables bim to ac cumulate a snug sum bu' to a de gree constrains him to form economic habits. Beit said to the credit of the officers of the Edgefield Building and Loan Association that i's success bas beeu due to judicious aud conservative management.-' i ta 'S, ra Took Recess Till March 3rd. The legislature took a recess on Saturday last until Tues lay, March the 3rd, at which time they will re-couvene for the purpose of sleeting a United States Senator to succeed the late Senator Asbujy C. Lat? mer. There will be a sc?* re or more of candidates. Nearly every county is pl acing a "favor ite 6011" in nomination. The out come is awaited with the kef nest interest. fHest of Measure] Providing for Registration of Voters. One of the most important measures the General Assem bly passed was a bill to provide for the re-eniollmeut and regis tration of the qualified electors of this State during the year 1908, and to provide compensation for the supervisors of registration as ?follows: Section 1. That the supervi sors of registration in each coun ty of the State are required to re puroll all the qualified electors in thia State during the year 1908. Section 2. That Ihe same time the said supervisors shall register all perons who mav make appli cation therefor and who may be entitled therefo. Section 3. That for the purpose of such enrollment and registra tion the said supervisions shall keep the books of registration open at the several county Beats everyday (Sundays excepted) be tween the hours of 9 am. and 6 p. m. during tho months of Julv and August, 1908; and in addi tion thereto they shall atteud, during the month of September, 1908, at least oue day in each township in their respective coun ties, of which at least ten days' notice shall be given by advertis ment in a newspaper published in the county; audio counties con taining fifty thousand inhabitant? they shall atterd in each city, town or industrial coromunih containing tbree hundred or more inhabitants at leppt one dav ur?on simi'ar notice: Provided, that the provisions of this 8- ct ion shall only apply to the re-euro!imei,t and registration for the year 1908 Section 4. That for the pnrpcse of said re-nnrollment the Secre tary of State shall furnish th" supervisors of registration with all the necesFnry books and the sum of five hundred dollars shall bo appropriated for supplving said books. Section 5 That the supervisors ' of registration shall each rec uve for their services auring the vear 1908 the sum of two hundred dol lars, to be paid by tho State quar terly, as other State officers are paid, except in the counties of Anderson, Charleston, Greenville, Sumter, Oraugeburg, Richland, where they shall each receive two hundred and fif y dollars for the year 1908: Provided, that in Spartanburg county they shall receive this year three hundred dollars, to be paid as above pro vided. That after the year 1908 the supervisors of registration shall each receive fifty dollars per aonum in off years and one hun dred dollars in general election years, except in the above named counties, where they shall each receive seventy-five dollars per annum in off years and in general election years they shall receive two hundred dollars each per an num, including the county of Spartanburg. RUBBER TIRES: I have a machine for resetting your old tires or patting ou new ones Best rubber tires carried in 6tock All work guaranteed. W. H. Powell. The Aetna and Phenix are al most the only Companies accom modating enough to insure your tenanted country buildings, be cause you give them your better class cf business. Do you appre ciato this. E. J. Norris, Agt. I appreciate the patronage and business intrusted to me, from the A & K railroad to Batesburg, through Edgefieid, Saluda and Aiken counties, and am very grateful for same E. J. Norris, Agt. We have a full assortment of the celebrated Hawkes' Spectacles aud Eye-Glasse3. They have been sold in Edgefi ld for more than twenty years and everybody knows what they are. B. Timmons. The Jumping Off Place. "Consumption had me in its grasp; and I had almost reached the jumping off place when I was advised to try Dr. King's New Discovery; and I want to say right now, it saved my life. Im provement began with the first bottle, and after taking one dozen bottles I was a well and happy man again," say-i George Moore, of Urimealand, N. C. As a reme dy for coughs and colds a: d heal er of weak, sore lungs and for pre venting pneumonia New Discov ery is supreme. 50c and $1 00 at G L Penn & Son W E Lynch & Co. druggists Trial bottle free. Large assortment of stationery aud writing mate rbi of all kinds just received. W.E. Lynch & Co. Suffering & Dollars Saved. E S Loper, of Marilla, N. Y., says: "lam a carpenter and have had mauy severe cuts healed by Buckleu's Arnica Salve II has saved rae suff-riug and djllara. If is b/ far the bjst healing salve I have ever fouud." Heals burns, sores, ulc3rs fever sorer*, eczema and piles. 23c at G L Penn & Sou W E Lynch & Co. druggists. "mm -??mu? m Judge James W. De Vere. Ou Thursday last the Hi use md nena te iii j ?inf pepsi cn elect id the Hon. J. W. D^Vure judie af the newly created eh vent h cir cuit. Tue other aspirant fer the position wa? Hon. C. M- Efird. of Lexington. The vote stood 89 to 70 in favor of Mr. DeVore. Edge Geld greatly rejo:cs over the hnnor thus hestow d upon her eon. Judge D.-Vore has been duly com missioned and is ready for duty, but be is of the opinion that he wi'l not be called upon to ho'd court before^April or May. The Columbia State of Friday contained the following brief sketch of Judge DeVore'e career: "Hon. James William DeVnre was boru on May 6, 1856, at Fair View plantation, about eight mile? south of Edgefiold court house After attending what are known as the old-field schools in the neighborhood, he entered Wash ington and L^e university, where he finished his education. Leav ing pchool he read law under Gov. J.C. Sheppard at Edeefield, and was admitted to tho bar on the 16th of January, 1880, aud loca ted in Edsrfiel ?.*' "In 1902rw pntrred politics and ratfor rho house of representa tives, and after two races in the primary tia w?s el?-cied over bis opponent by 23 votes. He Qga:n entered for the same place in 1904 and had to run two races beating his opponent by 336 vofes in the second race. lu 1906 he ran again and headed the ticket, showing that he grew stronger and stronger before the ppopltj of his county. His record as lr-gis 'ator proves him a man or ability. As a debater he has tew superiors, as was shown in many discussions he participated in. Mr. D"Vore hus conducted himself in such a way as lo inspire and gain the confidence of the rn mWs of the genera! Bpperob'y tn that extent wh:ob eon bled bim to offer as candidate for jude3 of the e!e<r"otb circuit and or. February 20. 1908. thnt body elected him judge over a distinguished competitor. "J'Kge DeVore pever-"'l veare ag - married on? of Edgpfi-Jd'fc most beautiful and lc viv daughters, Mi." Sal'ie Dozier.' They both cun*1 from two of the best fami lie" in th-1 stafe. Mr. DeVore is a g fted nr?n. He hrs a good judi cial mind and will add lus're to the hench." The Cause of I^any Sudden Deaths. There is a disease prevailing in this country most dangerous because so decep- : live. Many sudden deaths are caused by ' it - heart diser.se, j' pneumonia. heartj failure or apoplexy*] are often the result of kidney disease. If kidney trouble is ?hr lowed to advance th^v kidney - p?is o nsf blood will^marlane-5 vital organs or the kidneys themselves break du wu ?nd waste. ?way cell by cell. . Bladder troubles most always result from d derangement of the kidneys and a cure is obtained quickest by a proper treatment of the kidneys, if you are feeling badly you can make no mistake by taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy. It corrects inability to hold urine and scald ing pain in passing it, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the nigiit. The mild and .the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its won derful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sized bottles. You may have a sample bottle of this wonderful new dis covery and a book that tells all about it, both nome of swamp-noot. sent free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Cc. Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention reading this generens offer in this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on e^ery bottle. Age No Bai\. Everybody in South Carolina is Eligible. Old people stooped with suffer ing^ Middle age, courageously fight ing. Youth protesting impatiently; Children, unable to explain; All in misery from their kidneys. Only a little backache first. Comes when you catch a cold. Or when you 6traiu tba back. Mauy complications follow. Urinary disorders, diabetes, Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills cure back ache. Cure every form of kidney ills. J. W. Powell, proprietor of a general 6tore and coal, wood and ice dealer of Waverly living at 2010 Blauding street, Columbia, S. C., says: "My son has been afflicted with kidney and urinary trouble from childhood, being un able to control th6 secretion's es pecially when asleep. Since using Doan'e Kidney Pills he has en tirely recovered." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foiter-Milburu Co., Buffalo, New York, s^le agents for the Uuited Slates. Remember the mme-Doau's and take no other. Highest price paid for county claims. Present tnem to Mr. N! M. Jones at the store of Messrs. Jones & S.ni. F. N. K. Bailey. Barred Plymouth Rocks. I have a lot of fine Cocker els fn m $1 to $2 each. E'M's $1 fe; 15. My fowls are strictly pure breed. J-, P. BATES, Edgefield, S. C. I RFC? I J^F THE C0RNER STORE'S Merchandise this I I M3JELS%^/^ %J&JE*? season has reached the high water mark of I of Completeness in the New Twentieth CenturyUltra-Fashionables. I Wc name a few- Striped Linens for washable Suits, Striped Boulevards I I for dainty street wear, Chiffon Gingham for the little mi&ses wear, Stand dard Gingham for house wear, Yeilings, Printed Mouselines, Filet Nets, Cream Mohair, Cream Serges and Brilliantines, Chiffon, Panama, and Pon gees for any old wear. 1 ^lioe Department. I We would ask you specially to remember our line of Footwear, for Ladies I in the graceful conception of Reed's and Queen Quality. I For Men, try our Flex Felt for foot ease, our Adams freak last for i lasting' durability and comfort J Our l^Oilinery Department BSs beaming full of artistic patterns, and have that distinct individuality of Exclusive designs. Ws foave them from $10. to $1. per hat. Watch for our opening an il noun cement. J 1^ you. more^ from time to time why it pays to tr?de in Edgef?eld and at _:-- - '- - yr " W?^. sell Waterman's Ideal FuWtain Penn, which repr^seui th^ highest standard ol' exc-ll^ncp. Every pen guaranteed to give satisfactiou. YV. E. Lyuch & Co. FOR SALE : lOO.'OOO feet''of rwiigh humber at the late home bf Col T. C. Morgan. Apply to N. C. Long, C!eora, S. C., or \V. H. Morgan, Johnston, S. C. We Announce the formal SPRING and SUMMER Our Merchant Tailoring Department, which will be in charge of a special Representative of The Globe Tailoring C?., Makors of tlip B 8' in Tailoring CINCINNATI, OHIO. February 26 and 27 Over 500 Suitings, Trouserings and Overcoatings will be 011 display for your inspection ay & Tompkins Edgefield, S. C. Orders taken for immediate or future delivery Measures taken scientifically v OUR SWIFT'S BLOOD and BONE GUANO. BALDWIN'S AMMONIAT ED DISSOLVED BONE. BAUGH'S FISH GUANO. ETI WAN PLOW BRAND GUANO. BRADLEY'S SEA FOWL GUANO. CE REA LITE, CERE ALITE, CE REALITE, ACID PHOSPHATE, GERMAN KAIN1T, C. S. MEAL. In GROCERIES and HARDWARE we have a full stock of everything the farmers use. We are at your service and trust that you will use us. i BARGAIN PRICES 25 all wool ART SQUARES. 100 BEAUTIFUL RUGS. TbpgR goods are new and will be sold very low. 36 Cases of SHOES for ?arly Spring business. All solid and reliable. We want your busiuess and will give vou honest marchandise and the closest prices consistent with good quality. WEAR REGAL CORSETS. GUANO GUANO We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizer Co's Goods. P. & F. A. D. Bone Augusta High Grade Acid of All Grades These goods are now in the warehouse ready for delivery. Jones & Son BALDWIN'S FERTILIZERS. Tb the Planters of Edgefield: BALDWIN'S Fertilizers have stood the test of eighteen years in our county, its most liberal buyers and best friends of io-dav, are the planters that have used it continually since its introduction in our county, which proves the ex ceptional merit of BALDWIN'S FERTILIZERS, the Cotton, Corn and Grain Grower Before making your FERTILIZER deals for 1903 talk with our representative, W. W. ADA .MS who will givo y the s. ?ret of Quakit g a bale to the acre