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Edbfield Advertiser 4. X? Mi MS, - - - EDITOR TERMS: i. OKS YEAR $150 8I? MONT?8 . .75 WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23,1908. g Every ono stamps bia own 1 I- value on himself.-The price we ? oh&llengre for ourselves isffiv- I ea ws.-Man ie made great or g small by his own wilL-SCHIL- ! LMSL _j j Too LA te for Daraa&a. It is reported that au insect if doing* considerable damage to I cotton in Richmond county, near Angosta. The drought did the .-damage around Edgefield in July and August. But little injury can be done now, unless it1 be to the open1 cotton, and in a few short weeki nothing will be left for the iaaaets except the burs and stalks. The Halls" and ..bears" will be fighting over the fleecy staple. i. A Loyal Democrat. According to unwarranted charges made in the late campaign, .?j one ; would expect Mayor R. G. Rhett to take the Btu mp for Ts f tl and -Sherman ; but such is not the [ case. Early in October Mr. Rhett j will, at the request of the national Democratic executive committee, make a tour of Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois, delivering addresses in tho interest of-Bryan and Kern. Thia does cot sound like Mr. Rhett bears any taint of Repub licanism. v A Later Authority. I^he science of flying, i s so new thai even the Century Dictionary, published in 1889, does not con tain either "aviation" or "avia tor?' We shall soon have a new verb-"aviate," and a needed group of adjectives.-The State. The Standard Dictionary, pub lished in 1893 by the Funk ? Wagnalls Company, of New York, contains both '"aviation" and "aviator." The former is defined as '"'the art of flying," and the lat ter as a "machine for self-support j and populfeion through the air : a j form of aeroplane." _ ;? Mass Meeting* Called. livery where in thia iesue, Mr. T. P. forgan, cotton weigher for the town, of Edgefield, publishes a .ard calling upon the farmers to melt m the court house on Satur mt Mr. Morgan is unwilling to withdraw from fhe position with out first notifying and conferring with the farmers who elected him. j In order to reduce his expenses, Mr. Morgan has since the first of September been going home at night, a distancejof ten miles, and returning the next morning to be'at his post here. ' Speculators ControL Aiken county farmers are call ing to Senator-elect Smith to do what he can to raise the price of cotton. If the belief is at all geu eral among the planters that Mr. Smith is able to boost the price of th? staple, there is going to be many disappointed. Cotton may go up.or it may go down, but it isn't in the power of Mr. Smith or - any other man outside of specula tors to bring about the change.-] Greenville News. I It is unfortunately true that "speculators" largely fix the price of .cotton, but " this should not be the case. Just as merchants fix ' a price for their merchandise; just as professional men fix a price for their services, so should the fsrmer control the price of his produoe. The southern fsrmer hading practically a monopoly of cotton production, this should be especially trae of the great staple thi?t clothes the world. However, as long &i pressing obligations force the farmers to mai kit the . bulk of the cotton crop in three, months of tba year, instead of in twelve months, but little relief can be expected. .The key to the situation, is for those who produce cotton to gradually become independent by making as many of the every day necessities at home as possi ble, which will enable them to hold the cotton on their farms until a satisfactory price is offer ed for it. Session of 1908-09. On Wednesday next the, Sou th Carolina Co-Educational Insti tate will" throw wide its doors to receive the old and new students that will come from all parts of the state. The outlook for a prosper?os year rr as ne ?er belter. The same strong faculty of last year has been retaioed for this, year, with one er two additions, /pespito the short ?rope, low pirhns ' that pre vail, and the recenT freshet, Col.! Bailey will when all of the students arrive have every place filled. This Bpeaki well for ?hie splendid in stitution. Disasters may come, -but it is so well established in the confidence of the people that its dormitories will be filled. The s'cudouts are expected to arrive on Friday, the 29th and regular work ; will begin on Wednesday. 'Firm and Dignified.'" Judge James W. PeVore reach ed home on Friday after holding court in Green ville for two we?-ks. He left again on Monday to pre side in Anderson this r^sk. As his Ed ge fi eld friends e?_ ;cted, Judge DsVore is fill mg the posi tion of circuit judge with honor and credit to himself and to the state/After he bad presided for two weeks ?D Greenville, making many friends while in the Moun tain City, the Greenville News of Friday bad the following to say of Judge De Vore: "Yesterday afternoon the Court of General Sessions, after a two weeks' session for this term, ad journed. This is the first time, since his elevation to the bench, tba*. Judge DeVore has presided at court in this city. The concen sus of opiniou among those who watched bis course during,the two weeks of the term just ended, is to the effect that the legislature was wise in clothing him with the ju dicial ermine. "A gentleman of the old school, he was fair and fearless and his acts were ever characterized by a proper conception of justice. Di rect in his charges to the jurors, he was at the same time firm and dignified." Great Damage From Freshet Mr. W. H. Ryan who now re sides near Clark's Hill was in Edgefield on Saturday, and iu speaking of the damage that the recent freshet did in his section, he stated that the farmers, who had fine corn ou the river 'have not an ear left. All who planted the river Bottoms' would have made corn to sell, whereas now they will have to buy every grain that is used on their farms. - Mr. W. S. Middleton built his hay barn several ?feet above the highwater mark of 1S88, and the freshet of 1908 rose five or six feet in his barn, damaging a quantity of bay. Nixon Bros. had some of their bay washed from their barn, and Mr. Henry Adams' barn was carried away by the water. On being questioned concern ing the fruit season, M r. Ryan replied that the crop was too large to be profitable to the grow ers this year. He has about 5,000 trees, from which he made some money, but the seasoti was not as profitable as it should have been. The people of the Clark's Hill viciuity, reflect good judgmeut in not confining themselves to one crop. Besides cotton and corn, they grow hay, fruit and toma toes. A large' quautity of toma toes have been shipped this year from Clark's Hill. President Parks Issues Call to MM mm? The Farmers Union. To the Farmers' upon each union that they haye a delegation attend said* meeting. Brethren, if your unions have be come lukewarm, stir them up. We cannot afford to let our organiza tion lag or die. So let me urge the necessity of every union goiug to work to'get every farmer, school teacher, preacher, doctor, black smith and all others who are eligible, to join in this great work. Encourage the ladies to join us. I There are DO charges for ladies, we I need their influence. Every locali ty should have a anion. If any section wishes a union organized, please notify Bro. G W.Scott, pf Johnston, or myself at Parksville and one of us will meet with you at any time named. Let me say to officers of local uuions, go to work, bring in new members, al low none to remain out. This is a [great and righteous fight. All true patriotic citizens should join with us, iu our 'effort to save the posterity of our country from serfdom. I shall invite Hon. Frank H. Weston, of Columbia to address us. Should he be able to be with us this will be a public address and the public is invited. Col. W J Talbert has promised us a speech on this occasion. Yours fraternally, W. R. PARKS. Death of Mr. Hammond. On Wednesday last Mr. Thoma6 P. Hammond died at his home in Augusta, and was buried in the North Augusta cemetery on Thurs day. Mr. Hammond's health had been on the decline for more than a year, but a short time ago he grew suddenly worse, death re lieving him of his suffering. He j was 'descended from the distin guished South Caroliua Ham mond family, having moved to Augusta only four years ago to make his home. Mr. Hammond is survived by a wife, who before her marriage, was Miss Julia Hammond, the eldest daughter of the late Major A. J. Hammoud, and OLO daughter and four eons. Mrs. Hammond is a sister of Mrs. J. H. P. Roper. Mr. Roper attendeu the funeral Thursday. Mi. Canaan Baptist Association. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space to speak of tho opening of Mt. Canaan Baptist Association. It will meet with Pleasant Grove church, which is four miles north west of Edgefield, CV H., October the first, second and third. 1908. The public is cordially invited to attend. According to arrangement, the rally sermougwill be preached by Rev. U T WJker, of Augusta, at 10:30 Friday morning, aud Rev. Richard - Carroll, of Columbia, will lecture Friday night at 8 o'clock. Wo invite our white friends to be with us on Friday. There will bs reserved seats for all who will come. Rev. F. A. Weaver. Mr. W. W, Adams Replies to Mr. E. S. Johnson. Editor Advertiser:' Please al low *ne space ?D your p?per lo re ply to "A Statement from Mr. E. S. Johnson" which appeared iu your last week's issue. A bri?f re capitulation of the Reel Cotton Matter is necessary that the pub lic may be informed. Ou April 13th, 1905, Mr. J H Reel brought iuto my store s?m ples of 25 bales of cotton on which he requested a bid. Before bidding on the cottou, I asked Mr. Reel if his cotton was dry and free from damage; he replied that hp had toe cotton housed, and would guarantee ii free from water or damage. With this assurance from Mr. Reel I bought bis cottou and paid him my full limit therefor. If I had seen the bales of cotton,, or sampled it myself, I would not have put the ahov^ questions to Mr. Reel, but would have relied upon my own judgment as to con dition, nor would I have expected any reimbursement from him for loss if any. Such however was not the case. I bought this cottou from samples furnished by Mr. Reel, and under his guarantee as, to condition, and relied implicit ly upon his statement. Upon re ceipt of sales for this cotton, I immediately requepted Granit? ville Manufacturing Company to bold tbe cotton to be re-weighed. I called Air. Reel's attention to the account sales and requested that he see the cotton ra-weighed as I expected bira under his guar antee, to reimburse me for the one hundred aud sixty seven pounds loss unless he could show that the ?ranitevillo weigher was in error. Mr. Reel, for reasons which were not satisfactory to me, declined either to see the cotton re-weighed or satisfy me Li any way for my loss, uotwitbs'anding the fact that I had a 6Wom cer tificate showing one bale io hive lost 53 pounds. I did not hesitate to express to Mr. R?el my sur prise at. his position in this mat ter, and the:-, and there dropped the matter so far as he was con cerned. Mr. E fl Johnson Was at that time acting cotton weigher for Mr. J W Cheatham, and when Mr. R^el refused to reimburse me for the one hundred and sixty i seven pounds which I had lost (on account of water aud damage) I explained the matter to Mr. John son and told him that as c >tt )n weigher he personally was Habit* to me at least for one bale which lost on account'of water and dam age 53 pounds. He agreed to pay me thu loss on-this oue bah;, which in uo wise was- a compro mise or settlement for Mr. R?el's liability to me. I, as'Mr. John son states, made several r>questE for a settlement on this one bale, but as a matter of record, he did 1 not pay me any money, but I de ducted 4 and 03-100 dollars from JiiR._notfxm^ waicher.'a_accounr..nn ft**-. iMjCsome' one postedVat' the-eu trance of the Edgefield voting pre cinct an affidavit -signed by Mr. E S Johnson which stated in sub stance, that "he had settled the matter of loss on. 25 bales of cot ton which I had bought from Mr. Reel." Immediately under and on tbe margin of the affidavit I en dorsed in substance as follows: "If Johnson has collected any money frc i Rael for me, he bas done so without authority from rae, and has not paid me ons cent of .it. (I did not take copy ot affi davit or my endorsement thereon, hence cannot give exact wording) ?Mr. Johnson Dublishes my receipt for 4and03-100 dollars. I have nev er, nor never will deny this receipt, because it cjrresponds to a ceut with my records. Mr. Johnson claims that my endorsement on his affidavit raises a question ol veracity between us, and I agree fully with him. He says his good name is worth as much to bim as is mine to mo, nevertheless he ehootB at mine, and in doing so leaves his as a . target, and if in the melee his gets hit, he mu3t blame himself and not me. I leu/e it to a fair minded pub lic to say whether a settlement for Mr. Johnson's liability on one bale of cotton is a settlement from bim for Mr. Reel's liability to me on 25,bales. 53 lbs is not 167 lbs ; $4.03 is not $12.t>9 ; one is not twenty-five; a settlement hy de duction from Mr. Johnson's ac count is not money collected from Mr. Reel and paid me. I Btill say that if Mr. Johnson has collected any money from Mr. Reel for ma he did so without my authority and has not paid me one1 cent ol it. I respectfully Inave this, ques tion of Jveracity between . us to a verdict from the houest public. Respectfully, W. W. ADAMS. Comforting Words. Many an Edgefield Household Will Find Them so. To have the pains and aches of a bad back removed; to be entirely fre? from annoying, dangerou 3 urinary dis orders is enough to make any kidnej sufferer grateful. To tell how this great change can be brought aboul will prove comforting words to hun dreds of Edgefield readerc. Mrs. Wesley Royal, living on Union St., Aiken, S. C., says: "1 have used Doan's kidney pills and can sav that I have been greatly benefitted. I suffer ed a great deal for several years from kidney complaint, At times there was a dull aching in the kidney regions and I also suffered from hoad?chos. Doan's kidney pills did me a wonderful amoun! of good and I shall continue using them as I have great confidence of their curative powers." For sale by all dealers. Price 59cts. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States Remember thc name-Doan's-and take no other Guaranteed razors from ?j?l.5C to $3.50, also strops aud brm he.? at May <fc Prescott. EdgefielcFs Part in the Recent Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Tait? convention which was held at Bamberg on September twelth to filteenth, was the hpRt in the history of the organization. There were sixteen officers and delegates iu attendance from Edgefield town and county. From Edgefield, Mrs. W L Du novan t, Mrs. W B Cog burn, Misses Maggie Reel and Jennie Pattison, Mre. N M Jones and Mrs. J L Mime. From John ston, Mrs.. A P Lott, Mrs. T R Denny, Mrs. C F Pechman and Mrs. 'M R Wrigbt. Miss Addie Bell attended from Parksville, Miss Mau de Pylan.t from Philip pi. Miss Frances Burgess" "repre sented the Edgefield Loyal Tem perance Legion, Master Ernest Arthur from the Loyal Temper ance Legion at the cotton mill, Junms Bailey and William Lott from Johnston. Miss Ruth Tompkins was on the program for the gold medal contest on Saturday evening, but was disappointed at the last aud did not go Miss Addie Bell of Parksville respoud?d to the address of wel come wr the state W. C. T. U. Ibis waB done well, and reflected credit, upon the organization in Edgefield county. Miss Bell was commended for ber faithfulness and courage in getting to Bam berg, having to drive thirty miles across the country to reach the Savannah river, and then cross ing in a row boat, before she could reach 'be rai'road, hurry ing bick on Monday to take charge of her school at Clark's Hill. The Parksville union was also complimented for b^ing the first one in the state to get on t. e' Union Signal Honor Roll, twen ty-five per cent of the ra?mbers of the union being subscribers to the national organ. Mrs. W B Cogburn was ap .nointed superintend nt of the 'iterahire department, and Mrs. J H Tillman of : Sunday school department One of these is to keep g>'ipril ?ornoer.ance litera ture on hand f >r distribution and the other to urge ind er c iura ge th? rib* TV-inc* "f tem Miranee 80 nd ?? v in liv Pun . < .' sch? >'s. Ml^S FrancM ir ' SJ WHS e!< c' ed vic^-p-e-ul-n? of thu c'iitp L. t. L. M i?'"r Rr.,*?' VrtKir wa* rnxde a p ?t?hud wa? mo*! faithful ?md c MK??? >iiibrou^h ont tho who'e proceedings. Mrs. Tillman Denny nf John ston w.is r? -elected recording sec retary, and Mrs. C. F. Pechman was re-elected stato secretary of the L. T. L. Miss Maude Pvlant of Philippi ctrried back a mes sage to her union of commenda tion for the faithful way in which the members there wear thft white ribbon. It is said that the Philip pi men and women are known in Johnston and Trenton by tl'eir on. county won laurels is er direction. . The state W. C T. U. offered two five dollar prizes, one for the best essay in the state on the "Value of Total Abstinence to a life",- and "The Harm in a Glass Of Been" The first was won by Miss Hattie Barr of Johnston, the second by Master Marion Wrigbt of Trenton. The convention ehowed won derful growth during the year, both in number and the coura geous spirit of its members. Mrs. Joseph Sprott of Maiming was re elected president, having helped the organization wonderfully since she become the presiding officer. Mrs. Emma Graves Dietrick of New York was preseut, and by her eloquent addresses aud thorough knowledge of the work was a most inspiring aid to the officers and dolegates. Hon. C. C. Featherstone spoke for over an hour on Sunday morn ing to a crowded Louse, and was heartily commended fo*r his firm and courageous stand for the complete annihilation of tho liquor traffic. Among other'things, he said that be would rather ad dress this convention of the W. DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK? Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderful il I cures made by Dr. I Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy. It is the great medi cal triumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of j? scientific restaren by -Qf?\J Dr. Kilmer, thc emi nent kidney and blad der specialist, and is wonderfully successful in promptly curing larrit back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou bles ?r.d 3right's Disease, which ls the worst fem o? kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec ommended for every thing bui if you have kid ney, ?iver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedy you need. It has been tested In s; many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless t*>o poor to pur cha :e relief and has proved so successful In t\e y case that a special arrangement has bee t made by which all readers of this paper whe have not already tried it, may have a sample boUle sent free by mail, also a boole telli.ig more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. Wh:n writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send your address to 1 Dr. Kilmer&.Co..Bing hamton, N. Y. The regular fifty cent and Homo or awamp-Roo*, dollar sizes are R- 'd by all good druggists. Don't inane any mistake, but r**njem.bar the name, Swamp Ro if, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, ami the address, Birghamton. N. Y., on e^-ery bottle. . Cheaper Water. We are g'ad to ann ?nuoe to our patrons that weean now supply ihm with 5 gallon demijohn GI :uu Springs water for $1.75. Penn & Holstein. Successors to G. L. Penn & Sou. C. T. U. than any othpr audience iii 6outh Carolina, striving a* thoy were for the betterment of humanity and the destruction of thu monster, intemperance. Th* next convention will be he'd in thH city of Columbia, when the National" Presid-nt, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, of Maine, is ex pected to be present. Th'TP was still another pleas ant meeting of an old acquain tance for the Edgefield ladies. Mrs. W. I. Herbert of Utopia, ^Newberry county, upon investiga tion, was found to be the daugh ter of Mr. John Chapman who wrote the history of Edgefield county, formerly Miss Sue Chap man, well known to many Edge-, field people. She was one of the brightest and most attractive delegates at the convention. The ladies from Edgefield were eulertainpd at as afternoon re ception at the home of Dr. Robert Black who married Miss Mattie Newsom of Willistou. Both of these ware students in our school, and feel much indebted to Edge field for finding each other. A pleasant part of this reception was meeting Miss Hattie Newsom who had coran, Bhe said,from her home in Williston to see the Edgefield people. The people of Barrb?rg are besieging hereto teach io their graded school", but she is holding herself in reserve for us, as sion as she can leave her bom*. A dining was given complimentarv to Edgefield, at. tue home of Dr. J. B. Black on Tuesday. Mrs..J L. Mims. Are Yon Employed? ?f y tl desire a position that will rive y u a good compensa tion, ii will t>9 to your interest to commuuicatn as indicated be low. E. C. Barrett, Aiken, S. C. Box 52. Cotton Gin Insurance. [ am.ready to insure. Gins against fire; System gins, steam gins, ?as')lenn engine gins, water gins, hors? gina, ordinary gins, old style ninp. Drop me a postal. E. J. Norris. RUBBER TIRES: I have a machine for resetting your old tires or putting on new ones Be-<l/rubber tires carried in 6tock All work guaranteed. W. H. Powell. A Paying Investment. Mr. John White, of 38 High land Ave., Houlton, Maine, says "Have beeu troubled with a cough evpry winter and spring. Last winter I tried many advertised remedies, but the cough contin ued until T. bought a 50c bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery ; be fore that was half-gone, the cough was all goue. This winter the same happy result followed; a few doses ouce mort banished the annual cough. I am now convinc ed that Dr. King's New Discovery is the best rf all cough and lung remedies." Sold under guarantee at W E Lynch & Co.. Penn & Holstein, successors to.G L Penn & Son,B Ti m mons drug stores. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. 1 AND [Factory Prices |Easy Payments Pianos fl $2. mo ?fgans ss z 30 days free trial in yourj own home. Sheet Music 4cts a copy. Send for Catalog. $5. monthly to $10. monthly $2. monthly to $5. monthly MUSIC HOUSE. Augusta, - - Ga. m Grand Opening of Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery and Shoes. Standard domestic goods lower than for years. Attractive display of the latest weaves in stylish dress goods and silks. Best Hosiery in the market. Carpets, Art Squares, Bugs and Window Shades. Our effort is to keep the bett ia our lia? and satisfaction is guaranteed. We are here to stay and willi meet honest competition squarely. Goods will be sold as low as first-class articles are sold on any market We cordially invite Edgefield county to give us a trial. We will please you. Bliss Cartlidge continues with us. Come to Headquarters for Reliable Merchandise. wmwmmmmmmmmmmmm. RIVES BROTHERS, Successors to j. M. Cobb. They Take The Kinks Out. j Spectacles made up to suit your "I have used Dr. King's New ; particular need at lowest possible Life Pille for many yea s, with increasing satisfaction. They take the kinks ont of stomach, liver and bowelp, 'without fuss or fric tion," says N H Brown, of Pitts field, Vt. Guaranteed satisfactory at W E Lynch <fe Co., Peno & Holstein, successors to G L Peuu & Son drug stores. 25c. CITATION. State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By J D Allen, Probate Judge. Whereas Buoch E Timmerman has made suit to me, to grant him letters of administration of the estate and * fleets of Connor C 8moak, deceased. There are. therefore, to cite and admonish -all t?*d singular the kindred aud creditors of the said Connor C Smoak, d* ceased, that they be and appear before me, iu the Cpurt of Probate, to be held at Edgefield, S C,on the 1st day of October next, ' after publication hereof, at .il o'clock' in the fore noon,.to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given un der my band this 12th day of September, 1908. JD Allen, ^ J PE C Ginnery Notice. I desire the public to know that I have charge of Mr. D. B. Hol lingsworth^ Ginnery this season. Will clean your seed thoroughly and make you a good sample for 30 cents per hundred. I pay the Edgefield market price for seed. I solicit a share of your busi ness. S. Z. SEIGLER. TIM MOf?S & CORLE r, SURGEON DENTISTS, Appointments at Trenton on Wednesdays. Crown and Bridge Work a Special prioe. ?. Geo . F. Minos, Edgefield. S C We would be glad for th housewives tb see our large stoc of Crockery. We have plain an decorated ware, and'can suppl the needs bf every home. Ramsey & Joner*. We are ready for you to inspect our new fall goods. Don't buy y out* dry goods and shoes until you have given us an opportunity to' show ' you through our stock. % . ^ We are shoeing new wool dress goods.in bkek and colored in all pf the newest weaves, and at Very Low Prices Come in aad see our Soiesette for evening dresses. This is a new fabric in all of tfie popular shades. New Madras, Outings, White waistings, Towels, Table lin ens, ete. Get:,our prices on them before you purchase, A complete assortment of Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Gents' furnishings, etc. Try a Puritan Corset for comfort and durability. There are none better, and Strictly Guaranteed. Bemember we guarantee satisfaction, and you ca?i rest assured our prices are as low as the lowset. ty Walter C. Miller, Dental Surgeon? 731 Green St., Augusta, Ga. Thone 87. JAS. S. B?RD. SURGEON DENTIST, \ '. EDGEFIELD, S. C. ?^"Office,over Post-Office. PROSPERITY COMES to the mau who gives his mind to his business. You cannot do that if you spend half of your time in worrying over how to guard' your cash. No way you can devise ie as safe as deposit ing it in THE FARMERS BANK Open an account \o-day aux! you can give all your attention to your business without having tb? .siig*est worry about the safety of what you already have. The Farmers Bank of Edgefield, S. C. ?Riere*8 a'great deal in .shape. Some men die and leave plenty of property . dr some sort, but it isn11 in the right shape. It ls jisually largely In real c?tate ?on which the dead Kan owed a; lot of money which he expected tb-pay off before-he died but:he died too.soon. There ls where the s he pe of his estate was bad. too much atte nt ion had been given to the bod y, and too little to the legs. Th e lega* were too weale for the bod y, so when the temporary support of nan waa withdrawn, the legs ca ved in. He should have bra ced?them with life insuran ce policies and then the b ody could not have fallen nor would the family nor t '"ne creditors have suffered loss. As I remarked, in the f. beginning, there's b a great deal in s nape. What ls your shape? And what would be the shape of your affairs if you were call edff without notice, to turn your^business over to your wi fe td operate during her life? I want*' to impress you with the fa ct that); the State Life Insurance Co of Indianapolis, ^is a mighty good tai lor, when lt comes to improving the sh ape of an estate, and we would like to take your measure, we don't give tradin g stamps, but we will do this: You may wea r the suit all your life, and when you die if your wife -or executor doesn't want the clothes, we will give them every dollar yo u have paid us, if they will turn the old garments over to us. We would like to male e a suit for you. We will, guarantee a flt; and no rips.:, And we will sell lt on th* instalment plan, you paying Just a little every year And now'lt's your move. What* are you going-to do; about lt? D. Sam Cox Manager Department] of the Carolinas, Columbia, Charlotte, Greensboro m