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Edenfield Advertiser J. L. JttlMS,' - - - EDITOR TERMS: ~ : ONE YEAR $150 SIX MONTBS .75 wobmsSDAr, USAR, IS, leos. I waa always aa ?arly ri uer. Happy tho man who , is! Ivory morning day comes to Ju m with a virgin's love, foil of bloom and freshness. The youth of .na ture is* contagious, .like , the gladness of a happy child. BULWER. "A receivership" in the hand is worth two senatorships in the bosh." Nature is not only smiliag on the work of the Edgefield "city beautiful" ladies, but assisting them very materially. The proper eeat in church for a boy ie hi the pew with his pa ents. Every father Jand mother will admit the truth of this state" . ment but very few act upon it. For some time "state's rights" has been the chief topic of con versation, but wouldn't turning "state's evidence" by some of the dispensary grafters create a greater furor? Wheo Mr. Arthur charged $5 per day for hie services when the only service rendered w?g signing a-few checks, he received about $4.99 more than he was entitled to. At this season, when the re duction of the cottou acreage is beihg discussed, wonder if ?ome -way could not be devised foi re ducing the acreage of "wild oatB" that some Edgefield youths are sowing? By ordering the dispensary com mission to pay the $15,000 for the prosecution of the grafters, the tate supreme court has sustained Attorney G?n?ral Lyon. The de cision has caused very general re joicing throughout the state. Economize in everything except farming implements. Purchase all of the tools that are needed, and the best on the market, if you can afford it. ByusiDg a short, worn out plow or dull plow point, one may save a quarter but will lose several dollars in the results ob tained from the plowing. Experts who have made a tour of the ,great wheat growing belt pf the west-report the crop to be un usually fine and promising. This intelligence will cause a smile to play upon the faces of South Caro lina cotton growers who cannot make their biscuits at home. The dispensary funds aie now "tied up" in first-class fashion, and some bankers in the state are doubtless happy as well as con fused and confounded. Concern ing the paying out of the dispen- j saxy deposits, Judge Pritchard issued one "Thou shalt not" to the banks, and then Governor An sel issued another on top of that, which securely locks up the $80P,000. It would be a pity now if the United States supreme court should come along and pull th e receiver's chair from under our friend Joe McCullough, just as be is getting comfortably fixed io it.-Anderson Daily Mail. " If the Supreme Court should do that, there are others besides Mr. McCullough who would feel as the traditional little bey did when the calf ran over him.. If some hemp rop9 is not soon needed in Richland and Lexing ton counties, the law providing for capital punishment had as well be abolished.-Edgefield Ad vertiser. f -,- . Just wait a little while and you'll sing a new song, Brother Mime, and we trust that Edgefield will follow Lexington'eugood example. -Lexington Dispatch. Judge Pritchard has been Jn Washington conferring with Sec-J rotary of War Taft, but whether about Mr. Taft's Presidential can didacy or to make arrangements for calling out the army of the United States to enforce his dis pensary receivership decree is not specified -*Cbari eston Post. . Capt. Collett can have the Edgefield Rifles ready to go to the front in a few hours. But who would they haveN to fight for, "Uncle Sam" or South Carolina? If for the former, all of the Edge field soldier boys would simulta neously be seized with appendicitis or some other "itis" over-night. Fills Long-Felt Need. The Anti-Saloon League that was recently organized in Green ville fills' a loDg-felt need ' in Sooth Carolina. It is an admitted fact that there is in every part of the_ state, a strong anti-whiskey sentiment but owmg to the lack of an organization there has been .a, no Active campaign against whis key. The general purpose of the League is to gather up the anti wbiskoy forces and to dirf ct their organized efforts so as to reap the largest measure of results. The organization is omni-par tisan and inter-denominational. Its officers and board of trustees are composed of the strongest and most influential msn in the state, embracing all renominations. The president is Dr. O'. E. Burts, and the vice-presidents are Rev. J, A. B. Scherer, D. D., of New berry; Rev. E. 0. Watson, of Manon-; R. S. Galloway, of DUP West; T. T. Hyde, of Charleston, Rev. Darby M. Fultou, of Dar lington. The actiug secretary is Rsv. T. .M. Kare, a Methodist minister and resident of Waabiogtou, D. C. Mr. Hare preached to a very large congregation in the Baptiet church on Sunday morning, pre senting with great force the cause of temperance and prohibition. After delivering this very power ful sermon, Mr. Hare took a col lection which ia to bo used in prosecuting the state work. The sum of $455 was subscribed in pledges. Tbis very generous rec pouse shows to what an extent the people of this community are in terested in the euppresHion of the liquor business in South Carolina. The Advertiser is iu hearty ac cord with the Anti-Liquor League and we Bhall have much to say of its work from time to time. ?Would Lower Homicide Record. Soon after Mrs. Ellisof was killed in Lexington county, near Columbia, about a fortnight ago, Solicitor Timmmerman requested the Governor to provide a special term of court in order to speedily try the murderers.8 Seeing th= wisdom of the request, Gcvernor Ansel has ordered a special term of court to be held at Lexington on April 14th, which is the ear liest possible date after comply ing with the law for drawii g the jury, etc. The cost of this special sitting of the court is a mere bagatelle when the benefits that will be reaped in jeturn by the taxpayers are considered. Besides the wholesome moral effect, which will be far-reaching and lasting, there is no better way to repress mob Jaw than by a speedy trial and execution of those who com- ; ment revolting crimes. An occa sional special term for this pur- | poso in each county would be money wisely spent. But on no other ground do we advocate ex tra or special terms of court. \ ! If the other solicitors will bil low Solicitor l^rnm erm au's "lege- J ample in providing speedy trials for aggravated murder cases, toe shameful homicide record that staies the name of South Caroli na will be materially lowered dur ing the next twelve months. Should be Grown on Farm. In Lee county the Farmers' Union is well organized and they are purchasing bacon, lard, bay, grain, flour and many other things for cash and by the carload. Carolina Spartan. The Advertiser is pleased to hear that the Farmers' Union ?B enlarging its ranks, but is not altogether pleased at the intelli gence that farmers are "buying ' bacon, lard, hay, grain and flour ? by the carload." Nothing can be said against uniting to purchase commercial fertilizers, . farming implements, sugar, coffee, and certain other necessities by the 1 carload, but when it comes to purchasing the every-day necessi ties that can and should be pro duced oa the farm, there is some thing radically wrong in judg ment and management. Hasten the coming of the'time when southern farmers can assert their independence and demand full value for their cotton, just as the merchant does his merchan dise. However, the day when they can formally make their "declara tion [of independence" is in the remote future if the old plan of growing cotton to purchase west ern corn, bacon, lard, flour, bay, grain, horses and mules is not abandoned. , South Carolina holds the ?ecord for the greatest yield of corn per acre, and when tho feed is pro duced on the farm, hogs can be profitably raised. Every farmer could also raise a colt or two each year and pea hay, which has no equal as a feed, can be grown no where to better advantage than in South Carolina. With' the possi ble exception of flour, all of the western produce that is shipped into this state by thousands of carloads each year can bo grown upon th:? average South Carolina farm. Try our "Moja" coffee, the finest 25 ceut3 coffee in towu. B. limmons. . Large assortment of Boys' Knee Pants from the best manufactur ers. All sizes and prices. Let u?? fit your bov. J. M. Cobb. The Wh; 3key Problem. Editor Eclgefield Advertiser: Will you give me space in your columns to express my views on one of the most serious problems that has ever come before the American people. We as a Chris tian people can not ignore it with impunity and leave it to be so'ved by the destruction that will in evitably follow in its wake ; hence it behooves us to be up and doing. I have been a close observer for more thau thirty years and I have given it a vnst amount of thought. I have 83tn ?ho results of its ase in the home, in the shop, oe the railroad, among the lowly, in tne higher walks of lifc, in fact in all the viciseiUide-H of life. The question is how we will solve it? The solution is a hard one. I will give my views of it as I see it. I eau not think of forcing prohibition upon any community without their conseut. We must not attempt to leap off the precipice at one bound, for if we do the result may be fatal. Let usgo at it gradually, cau tiously, lovingly and persuasive ly, and by that means what we accomplish will he sure and last ing and will not have a tendency to rebound, and the second stage will be woree than the first. I hope our sister state will in the final make a success of pro hibition, and if I were a citiz-n of Georgia 1 would use every means at my command to make it a lasting success. We have started out on the local option plan, and which plan in my opin ion ?B the better plan with a few amendments. For example, Edg*-fiold has pro hibition. As we have it now, let us stand by our colors and let our neighbors see lh<; fruits of our la bors. See to it thrtt the law is en forced to the letter, thereby as serting our manhood and thpn, and not until then, will our works follow us. Practico what we preach and our footprints will leave^their im press on r-ome man, woman or cb Uri and down tn ihe n^ero that cultivates our lands for us. It will make him a more reliable laborer. Dear editor, if this communica tion fails to find the wastebasket I will give you more oj the sub ject. Respectfully, M. B. Sturkey. Plum Branch, S.C., Mar. 15, 1908. Ex-Judge Buchanan Shot on Train. Special to The State. Augusta. Ga., March 16.-Eu route to Augusta this afternoou on Southern train No. 33, Judge 0. W. Buchanan of Winueboro, S C., was shot through an open window near which he eat reading, by Borne unknown party outside. The bullet, a 22-calibre, entered the right side aud the. judge's condi tion is considered very serious. He underwent an operation at Dr. Wright's private sanitarium, Reynolds street, tonight at 8:30 o'clock and the bullet was ex tracted successfully. j Judge Buchan8JVWF8 |ittiiig on a*seaf with foeTgb Lybn\ and-as the train reached a point some 200 or 300 yards this side of Wards station, 35 miles from Au gusta, ha exclaimed that a brick bad struck him, arose from hie seat and a few miuutee later faint ed from the shock of his wound. 'I The train was stopped at John ston, where Dr. Walker was sum moned, and the physician accom panied tin patient to Augusta. The bullet grazed the windowsill, and no person on the train heard the shot. The indications are that the bullet wae fired from a rifle. Judge Buchanan was taken im mediately to Dr. Wright's sani tarium when the train arrived. About 5:50 p. m. an operation was porformed. Although the judge's condition is very serious it is thought late tonight be has a cbauce of recovery. Judge Buchanan was for 12 years judge of the circuit court in Sr/ath Carolina and held the office of attorney general for the state. He married Miss Sophie Tillman, daughter of th* late Con gressman George D. Tinman. Later: Information was receiv ed in Edgefield on Tuesday after noon to the effect that Judge Bu chanan died at the hospital at eleven o'clock. Court of Common Pleas.. In the case of Mrs. Lillie C. Talbert against the West ern Union Telegraph Compa ny, which was being tried last week at the hour of clos ing our forms, a verdict .of $500 was rendered for plain tiff. Mrs. Bussey was repre sented by Hon. B E Nichol son and Hon. J Wm Thur mond and the telegraph com pany by Sheppard Bros. A mistrial was ordered in the suit against Frank Key by William Thurmond. The former was represented by Hon. J Wm Thurmond and the latter hy S McG Sim ki ns, Esq,, and S M Smith, Esq. The suit of J.D. Bates vs. the Southern Railway Com pany resulted in a verdict for the defendant. S McG Sirn kins. P)sq , and Col? J H Till man were plaintiff's counse' and Sheppard Bros. represen! ed the defendant. The case of Dr. J. T. Pat tison against the Farmers Bank was continued'to the next term of court. Spectacles made up to suit vou1 particular ne**d at lowest possibJ? price. G'io. F. Wimp, Edgefiold, S ( Chrysa! : /. "un Association Re orgam*. O? ThuWi?y afteinooii last the members of the chrysanthemum association met at the home of Sire. W. B. Cogburn tnd re-or gauized by electing the following officerp: Mrs.- W. B. Cogburn, president; M isp Grace Tompkins, secretary and-Mrs. M. A. Taylor, treasurer.'Tbe.' outlook for the as sociation and the fair nuxt fall is excediugly bright. ?lot.only have the interest and enthusiasm for tho culture of chrysanthemum in creased among the members of the association but a greater number of ladies will . g'ow thes1? prelry flor?is tbis y ear ?han ever before. The signal success which ihese very zealous Radies have already achieved in this vsry worthy un dertaking of rais'ug funds with which to permanently improve the village cemetery should stimu late and encourage them to put forth increased efforts in the fu ture. The men of the town should offer every assistance possible to the2member8.|pf the chrysanthe mum assOfriat|Bn. A compIsfRist' of the contests for noxt fill's Floral Fair, will be published, in abh?rt time. Death of a Good Woman. After a -long illness Mrs. Hagood, the beloved wife of Col. J. P. Hagood, died at her home near Pleasant Lane on Sunday-Corning last. The interment was held at Berea church ??rMonday. Rev. P. P. Blalock conducting the funeral. Before her martiale, Mrs. Hagood was Miss Permelia Wood, a native of Alabama. Thisgood ^vornan was loved wherever site was known 5 a friend to ; everybody and ever)body was her friend. Wheneverjj^ere was sickness or suffering-in the 'neighbor hood, Mrs. Hagood always went and did what she could for those in need of sympa thy and assistance. She de lighted in serving Qthers and contributing to their happi ness. Not only in the bereaved home-circle but in the entire community Mrs. - Hagood will be greatly missed. She was a member of Ber*a church and a conserated Christian woman, being never happier than when she was doing the will of her Master. We extend sympathy to the life partner, the husband, in this dark hour. Union Electing. Th* uniou meeting of tho 1st division of the Edgefield associa tion will be held at Berea Ratur dav March fcstfe^and 29tli. SATURDAY. lat Querr^Jhe .iii?^ty_pf the, chuFcb, J E " Johnston^and ND Tim?iermau. ,.? 2nd. Query-What do Baptists stand for? C E Burts, Rev. Mr. Heckle. 3rd. Query-Are parents Ukin the interest in the educa'iou of their children they ought-morally and intellectually.O Sheppard, R T Strom. 4th. Query-The importance of our denominational colleges, P P Blalock, W A Hart. 5lh Query-Mifaionary oppor tunity, A S Tompkins, G H Bur tou. SUNDAY. 6th. Querv-The Bible aud the Sunday school, W E Lott, W D Holland. Missoiuary sermon, G H Burton. Letter to Treasurer Pattison. Executive Department.Offise of Comptroller Geueral. Mr. J. T. Pattison, County Treasurer. Dear Sir : The time expires this day for collection of taxep, and penalties. You will proceed at once to issue executions against all delinquent tax payers for the fiscal year 1907. ThcBe executions should be io the hands of the sheriff on or faofore April 1st, 1908, in order that, that officer may have the time prescribed by law for collecting same and make bis returns to you on or before July 1st, the date of the aunual settlement. Send abstract of the execution book to my office as soon as completed. N Yours very truly, A. W. Jones, Comptro'ler General. Columbia, S. C., March 14, 1908. Try the new breakfast food. Kellogg's T?ssted Corn Flake?. 15 Ci?ts the nackage. W. E. Lynch ? Co. Barred Plymouth Rocks. I hav) a lot of finn Cocker-' els from $1 to $2 each. Eggs $1 for 15. My fowls are strictly pure bren?. J. P. BATES, Edgefield, S. C. So as to give everybody an opportunity of securing In order to give you some idea of Cloaks 300 ladies' and misses' cloaks black, steel gray,tan blue also red all latest styles prices range from $3.00 to $i5.oo we ofter them at 60c on the dollar as we need the room for oiir spring business. Embroider tes 'and Laces Embroideries and laces "we have just received about 50 thousand yards and will sell at cut prices, 300 men's and ladies' 5 and 1 oe handkerchiefs at 4c 75 dozen gent's $1.25 shirts at 7QC. Crockery. We also have a large stock of washing and toilet soaps that we are selling very cheap also a ' bier assortment of crockery and gla's ware*? will pay you to look at. as we can save you money. Clothing 150 men's suits in all styles square and round nicely m^e $17.50 at $12.00 100 men's suits black thibet, granite and fancy mixtures $i2.oo at $7.98 165 men's suits in all good patterns strictly all wool $9.00 and $10.00 at $5.79 * 100 dozen children's knee pants 40c and ?0 at 19c 50 dozen men's pants black blue also in fancy mixtures $r?75 and $2.00 at $1.19 150 dozen men's dress shirts solid whites all other beauti ful colors 65 and 75c at 39c while they last. 15 thousand yards heavy outing io 12 1-2 at 7 7-8 25 pieces I2^c bleaching b?st qualities 9c limited. We have bought a large spring stock, and besides havin creditors we must close out this heavy winter stock in order The Large Stock has now arrived from my Millen, Ga., Don't forget, these Prices Are- -ae?l Waterman's Ideal Fouutain Tens, which represent the highest standard of excellence. Every "'pen guaranteed to give satisfaction. W. E. Lyu ch & Co. Eggs For Sale Single-Comb Rhode Islaud Reds exclusively. If you want good, and useful fowls, that are bred for beauty, vigor, good laying qualities, and standard poiuts.get the "Siu glu-Comb Reds." Eggs $1.00 per 15. Drop me a postal. J. H. P. ROPER, Edgefield, S. C, Election Notice. There wijl be au ehetionhelc in the court; house io the tow? of Edgefidd, S. C., on Tuesday April 14tb, 1908, for the purpose of electing a mayor aud six alder man, to serve the town, of Edge field, S. C., for the next ensuing two years. Polls open from 8 o'clock, a. m. to 4 o'clock JJ. m. Mauagers, C P. DeVore. E. J. Norris and J. P. Bates. IV. W. Adams, Mayor, W. II. Harling, Clerk, ridgefield, S. C , March 9, 1908. Large assortment of stationery ud writiug material of ali kinds j ii st received. W.E. Lynch & Co. ILLTHE COUGH AND CURE THE LUNGS WITH ir. lill s iscovery r0NSUMPT!0N (IUGHS and /OLDS Price 60c & $1.00 Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and UTNG TROUB LES, or MONEY BACS. OXJR Specialties: SWIFT'S BLOOD and BONE GUANO. BALDWIN'S AM MO NI ATE D DISSOLVED BONE. BAUGH'S FISH GUANO. ETI WAN PLOW BRAND GUANO. BRADLEY'S SEA FOWL GUANO. CE REALITE, CERE ALITE, CEREALTTE, ACID PHOSPHATE, GERMAN KAIN IT, C, S. MEAL. Li 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? Sale W?ll lue to 25th. f os high class merchandise at less than New York Cost. these Bargains we give a few prices, Ribbon ioo pioces 25 and 30c rib bon 17JC 150 pieces silk taffeta rib bons white, black and fancy colors 12J and 15c at 8c Dress Goods 65, 75 and $1.00 dress goods at 49c. The styles are new, attractive and varied enough for all tastes. Panama suitings are shown in tans, grays and some in shady checks. Fancy plaid suitings a great variety in colors that you will like 100 pieces ioc dress ging hams 7^c checks, plaids and stripes very attractive styles and colors all new goods just received. 2 bales of white homespun 7 1-2 at 4 7-8 25c dozen heavy work pants $1.00 at 59c. Shoes Remember, we still sell shoes and we have on hand the largest stock we have^ev er had, and think we can sup ply your wants at your own price as we have no space to mention prices. 75 doz. mens socks in solid and fancy colors ioc at 4c 100 dozen 15c socks at 8c. 50 pieces check gingham 7c at 4 7-8 Hats 400doz., mens, youth's and boys hats in all the latest and* most beautiful styles at 50c on the dollar as we need the room Calicos. 50 pieces Caicos, all good grade, guaranteed fast color? retails at*7 and 7 1-2 cents ai: 5 and 5 I-2C. limited. g to raise a large amount of money with which to pay to make room for Spring Goods that are'alreadyjon the road. store, consequently we can supply your needs in all Lines, only last to March the 25th. MST We are headquarters iu Edge field for paints and oils. Get our prices before buying. B. Timmonp. OUB car of chairs aud one car of furniture on the road. These goods were bought close aod we can make prices that should in terest you. Ramsey & Jones. Have y?u tried our "Lord (Jas per*' cigars-nothing better. ' ' B. Timmone. Flow gear, breast-chaiue, titth chaius and stretcher-chaius at Ramsey & Joues. Statement of the Condition of The Bank of Trenton located at Trenton, S. C., at tbe close of business ?Mar. 9th, 1908. RESOURCES, Loans and Discounts $29,313 89 Overdrafts 459 16 Banking House 1,100 00 Furniture and Fixtures, 1,357 92 Due from Banks and Bankers 4,589 07 Currency, i,454 00 Silver, Nickels and Pennie*, 309 45 $38,583 49 LIABILITIES, Capital Stock Paid in $12,500 00 Surplus Fund Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid Individual Deposits Subject to Check Time Certificates 1,000 00 1,231 75 16.209 40 7^39 34 $38,583 49 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF EDGKFJKLD Before me came A. H. S. Day, Cash ier of the Bank of Trenton, who be ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con dition of said Bank as shown by the books of said bank. A. H. S. DAY. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of Mar., 1908. Wallace W. Wise, (L. S.) Magistrate E. C. S. C. Correct Attest: J. F. BETT IS. S. T. HUGHES. J. D. MATHIS. Di rector j. Fresh supply of Harria; Water just- rrH? We invite the hdiea. beautiful chiuu closet, iu the large cities will j them. Ramsey & Delightful canned California' Peach 98 and Pears. B. TimmoiiB. Nothing superior to our "White Dove" bama B. Timmon8, Statement of the" condition of THE BflHK OF EDGEFIEKD located at Edgefield, S. C. at the close cf business. Mar. the 9th, 1903. ' RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts, $194,904 53 Overdrafts 308 88 Banking House 4,073 9*> Furniture and Fixtures 1,596 98 Other Real Estate. 484 85 Due from Banks aiid B?nkern,26,975 87 Currency 6,611 00 Gold 1.522 SO Silver. Nickels and Pennies 621 65 Checks and Cash Items 3f 6 93 $247,205 49 LIABILITIES : Capital Stock Paid in, $57,400 00 Undivided Profits, less Current E abuses and Taxes Paid, 16,426 38 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 67654 87 Time Ceri ideates 95,724 24 $237,206 49 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, i . COOXTY OF EOGKFIELD, Before me came E. J. Mimp, Cashier of the Bank of Edgefield, who beii g duly sworn, says that the above and1 foregoing statement is a true condi tion of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said bank. E. J. MIM8, Sworu to and subscribed before me, this the 14th day of Mar., 1908. B. B. JONES, N. P. S. C. (L. 8.) Correct Attest: J. C. SHEPPARD. W. W. ADAMS, A. S. TO M PK. NS Directors* nXTexv Arrivals at Special BARGAIN PRICES 25 all wool ART SQUARES. 100 BEAUTIFUL RUGS. Th^pp goods are new and will be sold very low. 36 Cases of SHOES for early Sering business. All solid and reliable. We waut your business and will give vou honest merchandise and the closest prices ci n istent with good quality. WEAR REGAL CORSETS. J