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vm EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1909. _ N?'29' VOL. 74. ,_- - -^===== i _:-"" AN IDEAL FARM. Advertiser's Representative Vis ited One of the Prettiest Farms in the County, Every Acre a Prize Acre Jonathan Swift said nearly two hundred years ago, ' "Whoever could make two ears of corn grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve bet ter of mankind, and do more es sential service to his country, than .the whole ' race > of politicians put together." .Then, estimated upon this basis, there are scores upon scores of farmers in Edgefield coun ty who have rendered greater ser vice this year than "the whole raco of politicians puk together." Prominent among these benefac tors will be found Mr. B. R. Smith, who resides four miles east of Edge field, near Harmony church. Having heard ^much of Mr. Smith's fine crop,' especially his prize acre of corn, the writer made a hurried visit to this ideal farm one after noon last week. The first thing that impressed us . on our arrival was the cordial, whole-souled greeting. Before tak ing a stroll over the broad fields of cotton and corn, the host gave us a watermelon feast. A fifty-pounder -was brought from the cellar and cut in halves, one piece being placed before the writer and the other be ' side Mr. F. M. Warren, "Uncle" Frank, as Mr. Smith calls him, with neighborly affection. We do not knoW just how much of the 50 pounds was added to our avoirdu pois but remember experiencing what seemed to be a very marked shrinkage in our clothing. Con sidering the size and exquisite flavor of the melon, f<Uncle" Frank and the writer were indeed fortunate in not requiring the services of a physician. The thoughtful host also placed a very fine melon in .our bug gy as we departed. Of the many pretty sights upon this well-kept farm, the most at tractive for some time has been the prize acre of corn, and it was this .that the writer first inspected. One unique feature of this acre is that it has two separate ages of corn growing on it. The oldest corn was planted in five and a half feet rows on April 1st.' A second planting] was made between these rows on June 20th. The fodder has been pulled from the old corn and it is practically made, while the young corn, somewhat pale and dwarfed, .is yet being cultivated. Not a few farmers are watching Mr. Smith's experiment with the two crops with keenest interest. Mr. Smith planted Marlboro pro lific cori! and is greatly pleased with the results. It is no exag?ra tion to say that nearly every stalk has two large, well-developed ears. And the stalks stand from five to ten inches in the row, so some idea can be gained concerning the quan tity that the old corn has made. Mr. Smith said in characteristic good humor: "I don't care whether I get a prize or not; I have? made lots of corn, and it has paid me to plant it. Furthermore, I have had more than ?fifteen dollars worth of fun out of the contest." .After leaving the "pet" acre, which has amply paid for the "pet ting," we toolba stroll through Mr. Smith's cotton, the yield of which has been estimated at 1,000 pounds of lint, per acre. The writer has never before seen large fields of cotton that have no galled orthin spots. Mr. Smith's cotton locks in four-foot rows and is one height over the entire field. He has forty acres in corn, sixty in cotton and sows forty in grain, following with peas. Mr. Smith plants Toole cotton exclusively, and advocates fertiliz ing with green cotton seed instead of selling them or exchanging for meal. Mr. Smith is a broad-minded, . well-rounded farmer. Instead of giv ing his entire attention to one or two crops to the neglect of all else, he grows everything in the way of household necessities that is pos sible to produce upon the farm. Near the house is a large garder abundantly supplied with season able vegetables, and adjoining this is a well-cared-for orchard. He also has a large pasture for his stock ol all kinds, with lane running up tc the lot. The poet who once said, in sub stance: 'Tickle thc earth with s hoe and she laughs with a harvest,' had evidently just visited a fara like unto that which belongs to om friend.B. R. Smith. Easy. "In what condition was the patri arch Job at the end of his life?' afked a Sunday-school teacher of J quiet looking boy at the foot of th? class/ "Dead," calmly replied the quie looking boy.-Illustrated Bits. PARKSVILLE NEWS. Delegates Elected to The Union ! Meeting, New Club Organ I ized, Delightful Birth day Party. Mr. White closed his meeting at Mod oe last Friday with three ac cessions. He was ably assisted by Eev. Frank M. Hauser of St Mat thews, S. C. The meeting at Plum Branch commenced yesterday, Mr.. White preaching two excellent sermons. Rev. Mr. Bass, the popular pastor of McCormick, will be with Mr. White to-day, and will remain the rest of the week doing all the preaching. Our church met in regular con ference Saturday last, and elected the following delegates to tli i union meeting of the 3rd division to con vene with the Bethlehem church, Clark's Hill, 5th Saturday ar d Sun dayc John M. Bussey, J. R. Black well, W. N. Elkins, L. S. Blackwell, and J. C. Morgan. OurB. Y. P. U. had a good meeting last night, and we were delighted and edified to have with us our old friend of other days, Drue M. Nixon, now of'Connie Maxwell orphanage. Mr. Nixon made a magnificent forceful ad dress to young people,pregnant with counsel from the unadult?rated word of God. Mr. Nixon is :>ne of the best lay preachers in the state, and withal a high toned Christian gentleman, with all that term im plies, and he will always have a welcome when he meets our young people. j The following invitations are out, one of Avhich your correspondent had the honor to recieve this norn ing: "The Dann und Wann Club of Parksville, request the pleasure of your company Tuesday evening, Augutt 17th, 8:3Q to 11:00 at the home of Mr. L. F. Dorm" This club has a German name, and *;hat's all I kuow, but hope to be able to write more intelligently after Tues day night. Many thanks. . Mr. John Milton Bell, of Augus ta, bookkeeper for Messrs. Luke & Flemings, spent the-week end with home folks. Mr. Bell is . settling down and to the companions cf his y au th,'seems, to be growingsc date " if not venerable, owing somewhat no doubt, to his bachelor life. He, however, was full of smiles and we ,were glad to welcome him. Mr. Louis Rich, of Clark's Hill, gerteral manager of the Middleton orchards, under the supervison of the famous fruit grower and truck firmer, Mr. W. S. Middleton, also spent Sunday among relatives and friends. Mr. Rich, vivacious, witty and genial, tells us he is to be mar ried soon, which ought to be true, but we do not believe him. He also told us that Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Middleton would leave for an ex tended tour to Asheville and other points in the famous North Caroli na mountains on next Wednesday. They need a rest after a strenuous season in fruit gathering, and we hope they majr be invigorated. Miss Helen Smith, daughter of Dr. Van Smith, of Newberry, an old college mate, is visiting Miss A adie T. Bell. Miss Eola Morgan, daughter of Mr. A. V. Morgan, gave a birthday party to her young friends a few days ago. Miss Eola is sweet sixteen and the occasion was a very enjoy able one, she being the the recipient of many nice presents from the fu-j ture men and women of Parksville. We hope for her not only a bril liant career, but more than that; a useful one. PROPHECY, Watch Your Tongue. Sometimes a person's tongue gets them into trouble. Watch the tongue; it is your tongue, it belongs to you, and it is the only one for which you are responsible. Your neighbors tongue may need care al so, but that is his business. Watch your tongue; it needs watching. It is a. fire-watch it. It is the helm which guides the vessel. Let the bel msman keep wide awake. It can bless or it can curse; it can poison or heal; it can pierce our hearts and blight hopes; it can sow discordE and seperate friends. Watch your tongue, no one but you can take care of that tongue. Your neig h bor3 may wish they could bridle ii but they can't do it.-Ex. Cause of Domestic Infelicity. 'Ts my hat on straight?" "Yes-hurry, or we'll be late?" "Are you sure it's perfectly straight?" "indeed it is-you couldn't get ii straighter. Are you ready?" "No. I'll have to go back anc change this hat. You know it isn' stylish to have this kind on straight -Cleveland Leader. WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION Auxiliary Edgefield Baptist Association, Red Oak Grove Church, Thursday and Friday, August 26-27. Thursday Morning. 10:30. Mrs. J. L. Mims Mrs. J. 0. Marshall Meeting called to order.. - -f Music. Devotional Exercises - .' ' - Roll Call of delegates Address of Welcome - - - Mrs. Z. E. Thurmond Response ? - - - - Mrs. S. T. Adams Reports of Woman's Mission Societies* Young Woman's Auxil iaries, Sunbeam Societies and Royal Ambassador. Annual Report of Superintendent - - Mrs. J. L. Miras Exercises by Red Oak Grove Sunbeams, led by Mrs. Luther Timmerman. Recess . ?fi 2:30. Thursday Afternoon. Devotional Exercises - - ' '. Importance of Early Missionary Training Mrs. C. E. Burts Mrs. W. J. Hatcher Message From John Lake, Our Misisioniiry \ Letters From Dr. R. J. Willingham, and Miss Fannie Heck Address on Foreign Missions,..Exhibition of Curios From India, ' . Miss H. H. Wright, Greeaville "How I Collect Dues" ... Mrs. J. W. Peak Minutes, Adjourn Thursday Night-Lecture by Dr. C. E. Burts, With Stereopticon Views of all Around the World Mission Fields. Dinner and Supper Will Be S?f??&iya O hurelj Grounds. v Friday Morning: v 10. Devotional Exercises - - - - Mrs. T. P. Salter Solo - - - - - Miss Eliza Mims State Missions, Mission Study Classes--; Miss Gertrude Brumfield Missionary Play - Edgefield Y. W. A., Misses Eileen Ouzts, Earline Allen, Lizzielou Jones, .Tosiereppard, Louise Lyon I Training School - - . Miss H. H. Wright Enlistment Day, Distribution of Literature - Miss Jennie Pattison Proportionate and systematic Giving - Mrs. W. J. Hatcher Recess Friday Afternoon: 2:30. Devotional Exercises Reports of committees Envelopes for Special Occasions and H*>T We Use Them - 'Mrs. W. E. Lott r Barrel Openings and Social M?etings .. . ? Reading and Adoption of Constitution Announcement of Standing of Societies in Regard to Apportion ment. \ Minutes-Adjourn. 1 Mrs. W, O. Whatley Live Stock and Prosperity. Live stock is the chief element of agricultural prosperity. It is the foundation upon which both the present and future profits are es tablished. We boast of our great wheat and corn crops, and we have a reason for so doing, but if we de pend on them alone we rob ourselves and our children by selling off the fertility of the soil with each year's crop. For many years the soil will continue to yield their crops, but they will get poorer and finally fail unless they are fed. How much bet ter to make your farm richer in stead of poorer; to get the benefits of the increased crops during your own lifetime and then leave a rich and valuable farm to your children after you have done with it. Live stock will do it as nothing else can. -Kansas Farmer. Union Meeting. ^The union meeting of the third Htey^nftheEdgetiekl association ^"Wffi&?1 Bethlehem church at Clark^W^K 5th Saturday and Sunday, 28th and 29th days of Au gust. 1st Query-Music, its importance and benefits, L. F. Dorn and P. H. Bussey. 2nd Query-Missions: y (A) Giving systematically. (B) As the Lord has prospered us. J. M. McKie, L. G. Bell. 3rd Query^Discipline: Should members be retained in our church es, who swear, drink whiskey and refuse to pay their debts? If not, why not? J. C. Harvley, E. G. Mor gan, Sr. 4th Query-Dependenc upon God. P. B. Lanham, J. P. Mealing. SUNDAY MORNING. Sunday school at 10:30 o'clock conducted by superintendent of Bethlehem school. At 11:30 missionary sermon by Rev. L. B. White or Rev.JP.B. Lan ham. Sunday afternoon devoted to B. Y. P. U. work. 1st A B. Y. P. U. in every church; why? paper by D. N. Dorn. 2nd How should a B. Y. P. U. be maintained, paper by Mrs. Jesse Cobb. 3rd What should the B. Y. P. U. stand for? paper by Mrs. Humphrey McDaniel. D. A. J. Bell, For Committee. Life in New York City. Every second four visitors arrive in New York. Every 42 iieconds an immigrant arrives. Every 42 seconds a passenger train arrives. Every three minutes some one is arrested. Every six minutes a child is born. Every seven minutes there is a fu neral. Every thirteen minutes there is a wedding. Every 42 minutes a new business firm starts up. Every 48 minutes a building catches fire. Every 48 minutes a ship leaves the harbor. Every 51 minutes a new building is erected. Every one and three-quarter hours some one is killed by accident. Every eight and one-half hours some pair is divorced. Every 10 hours some one commits suicide. Every night $1,250,000 is spent in restaurants for dinner. Every day 350 new citizens come to New York to live,-New York Mail. Magistrate-What brought you here? Prisoner-Two policemen,, youi honor. Magistrate-Drunk again, I sup pose? Prisoner-Yes, sir, both of thom -Kansas City Journal. Rev. Mr. Heckle Called Again. The protracted meeting that was held at Stevens Creek church las1 week was a decided success, Beside* reviving the members of the church four presented themselves for bap tism and several united with th< church by letter. Rev. D. "W. Heck le has been engaged to- serve th< church as pastor another year. A committee composed of iMessrs. J K. Allen, M. A. Watson, J. F Payne, ' W. S. Logue and Jacl Parkman had a conference Satui day with committees from I Goo< Hope and Chestnut Hill, churches th three churches extending a. unan mous call for another year. Rev Mr. Heckle ia doing agoodwor in that field. JOHNSTON LETTER. Death of Mr. W. J. Huiet, One of The Pioneer Citizens, Building Boom Contin ues. Mrs. Boger and children, of Manning, are spending this month at the home of the former's father, Capt. P. B. Waters. Messrs. Howard Payne and Hugh Mitchell have returned from a few days visit to their friend, Mr. Peti go Lowrey, near Chappells, S. C. Mr. D. M. Dorn, of Parksville, has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Jas. Dobey. Mr. and Mrs. Koon, of Allendale, are visitors at the home of Mr. Lucius Gibson. Misses Winifred Ped ri ck and Mamie Smith have returned to their homes in Gainsville, Fla. Miss Luelle Norris has gone to Southport, N. C., to spend some time. Miss Winton Lott entertained in a most delightful manner on last Thursday evening in compliment to her visitor, Miss Mertie Williamson, of Leesville. . Dr. G. B. Cromer lectured in the Lutheran church on Sunday, his subject being Christian Citizenship. Mrs. Seigler and Miss^Mamie Dill, of Bamberg, are guests of Mrs. San di ver. Mrs. Geo. Merchant, has gone to Fountain Inn, to attend the bedside of her mother, who. is quite ill. Miss Conya Hardy was the suc cessful competitor for the Winthrop scholarship in the examination held atEdgefield recently. Miss Hardy won the scholarship last year. Miss Irene Walker, of Georgia, has arrived to visit Mrs. T. R. Den ny. , Johnston is still on the building boom. Mr. James Huiet is having a modern dwelling erected on the lot adjoining their home, and Mr. M. R. Wright is having ? large two story residence erected on the lot he recently purchased. Contractor M. T. Trimer will soon have the work well.under way. *Mr. William Toney who has contemplated build ing in town and coming inj to re side, has1 decided to go to North, .S.' C., and-. bu?ld-his ;bome, ^whieh contractor Turner, with his force, will go down to begin at a later date. Mrs. Albert Dozier who has been sick with fever is able to be out. Mr. Joe Jacobs is visiting the family of his uncle, Mr. C. A. Aus tin, in Augusta. Mrs. William Toney and chil dren have returned from a visit to relatives at North, S. (J. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, and Mr. A . P:. Padgett attended the burial of the late Mr. W. J. Huiet. Miss Sadie Cogburn, after spend ing two months in Atlanta, arrived on Thursday to stay until Septem ber with Mrs. Mike Clark, after which time she will go to Black ville where she has been teaching for several years in the graded school. . Mr. W. J. Huiet died on Friday morning about ll o'clock at his home here. For some time he had been in feeble health, and during the last year his family feared he would succumb at any time. ; Mr. Huiet was one of the first n isidents of our town and was a g aod citizen. In transactions he was p rudent and upright, and was a gireat advocate of the temperance ca ouse, always using his influence to pu;t down this dread evil. As a fri .end to anyone, he was a friend indeed. Wfcenin 18G1, South Carolina cair.ediPfc^loyal sons to take up arms, l^H^ not old enough to respond OTH^? last year of thc war he enlisted and served faithfully until the close. About 31 years ago he was mar ried to Miss Mary Ann MimSj ol Edgefield, and one son, Mr. James Huiet, waiS given them. Although he never united with any church, some time ago, he expressed ar abiding faith in his Lord, and re gretted that- this assurance had nol come to him in his early days. The funeral services were con ducted on Saturday morning at Mt of Olives cemeterj', by Dr. C. E Burts, of Edgefield, assisted bj Rev. W. T. Hundly A Batesburg Rev. Hundley is an old friend o? the family and Iiis presence as wei as the words he uttered were a com fort to them. The following acted as pall-bear ers: Messrs. A. M. Nickerson, Joi Jacobs, J. D. Bartley, Wm. Lei Coleman, W. B. Cogburn and F P. Milford. The Baptist church has grante< Her. M. li. Lawson a vacation o two weeks. Mist Watkins, of Newberry, i the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. F Lott. Misa Kat:: Simmons, of Sparta^ burg, arrived on Sunday to be wft DR. MELL TO LEAVE. Trustees of Clemson College Ac cept Resignation of Dr. Mell. Will Remain For Present, i Special to The State. Clemson College, Aug. 14-The Clemson board of trustees adjourn ed this morning after having been in session since Thursday night. No information as to the proceedings of the board was obtainable until ad" journment. In the matter of the resignation of President P. H. Mell, the board accepted the resignation, but asked Dr. Mell to remain in charge until a suitable successor could be found. For the purpose" of looking out for a president, a committee, consisting of Senator Tillman, Col. Alan John stone and Hon. Richard I. Manning, was appointed. The committee ap pointed to wait on Dr. Mell early this morning to confer with him as to holding on for a short while con sisted of Senator Tillman, Messrs. J. E. Wannamaker and W. D. Evans. Their letter to him says in part: /'Fuller consideration of the en vironment and a knowledge of your own wishes have led us to arrange for the severance of your connection with the college. Wedesire to have you continue in your office until such time as we may be able to se cure the services of your successor. Therefore, we ask if it will be agreeable to you to preside over the college during the opening and un til we can fill the vacancy in the best possible manner." Dr. Hell's Letter. Dr. Mell has consented in a letter to them as follows: "I am perfectly willing to remain in the office of president until January 1st, if necessary, in order that the board may have the largest time to find a suitable man. I desire you to convey to them that I have a warm attachment for the college and that my friendship for the in stitution remains unabated." The report of the committee to revise the by-laws was unanimously adopted. These laws are based up on an outline submitted to the com jnittee by J?r. MpU. upon request and as adopted 'they contain in a satisfactory way the three general principles contended for by Dr. Mell when he tendered his resigna tion, namely, the nomination of offi cers and members of the faculty by the president, the administration of the affairs of the college by the president without interference and the definition of the duties and au thority of the commandant and the president so that there will be no conflict of these officers and that the commandant will have charge of discipline,' military instruction, etc. Wishes to Travel. Dr. Mell now wishes to retire from active college work and hence under the circumstances he insisted on the acceptance of his resignation, Dr. Mell is upwards of 00 years old and being in position to do so he wishes to spend some years in trav eling and writing in permanent fora the scientific data accumulated ir 30 years of active work. Altogether therefore, he deemed this the besl time to get out of harness. Prof. L. I. Knight, of Crowley La., was elected associate professoi of botany to succeed Dr. Shattuck and an assistant for the preparatory class was authorized, the presiden to select the man. No election of a director for th< agricultural department was hele and the president was asked to sub mit a list of available and suitabli men, thp board to elect at a callee meeting before college opens in thi fall. A resolution was passed asking the legislature to amend the schol arship law so that the Clemson fae ulty will selpjt the beneficiaries an< so they must take agricultural o textile courses. The age limit fo entrance was raised from 16 to 1 years after this year so that the stu dents will he more mature and bel ter prepar -d. A tract of 140 acres of land ad joining the college property wa purchased. A resolution was passed lookin to the erection of a separate buile ing for the work of the preparator chiss in the future. her sister, Miss Freddie Simmon who is ill with fever at the home c her brother Mr. Manning Simmon Mesdames Mary Hamilton an Alice Cox, left on Saturday for A lanta, to visit the former's daughte Mrs. Horace Black. Mrs. M. E. Walker will leave tl latter part of the week for Glen Springs. Mr. Roland, of Newberry, is tl guest of his daughter, Mrs. J. '. '.Walkerl MUD?U IViUSLNtrS. Grand Educational Rally, and Woodman- Barbecue. Mag- ' nificent Address, Dam Inspection Tour. . For the past two weeks Modoc has been enjoying many good things; things good for man, bodily, mentally and spiritually. On the fifth as foretold the Woodmen had their barbecue, an excellent dinner and three splendid speeches by Mes srs. SA7earingen, Bell and Talbert. The sp eakers were ably and beauti fully in;roducedbyMr. H. M. Lah stedt. Superintendent Swearingen's top ic was "Education, the progress of the public schools and more funds." Dr. Bell spoke on "The brother hood of Woodcraft," and Hon. Tal bert on "Local ^ax." They were fine and we hope ere long to have them " with us again. Rev. Hauser assisted Bro. "White during the meeting. He was greatl liked and seemed to do much good Then; were four converted. In farewell remarks he said Modoc w on the upward grade and predict for it a progressive, bright fu The out-of-town visitors for tl time have been Misses Bonnie and Lena Tompkins, of Oakway, S. C.; Mrs. Kendrix, of Georgia; Mrs. Alene Reese, of Grovetown, Ga Miss Sophia McDaniel, of Hill, S. C.; Miss Pearl Dora, o Evans, Ga.; Miss Mae Garris, o Lincolnton, Ga.; Mr. Ree.se Mar-, shall, of Appling Ga.; Mies Allene and Mr. Linton Parks, of Augusta, Ga., Miss Maud Ellis, of Due West; Mr. Tillman Sharoton and Mrs. H. E. Bunch, of Clark's Hill; Mrs. Ben Lee Holston and children,' of Edgefteld. Mayor Dunbar and Mr of Augusta, are on an inspec tour to the dam. ; Mr. J. 0. Marshall and Dr. Will. Blackwell left Sunday morning for ; Greenville, in company with Mr. . John Shumate, who goes for the final arrangements before coming in possession of a large fortune left ' him by a brother of that city. Messrs. Winchester. M?Danie' Sr.,'and Warren McDaniel' spen last week in south Georjg^y^iti.n Mrs. Capers Holstein. .^|M^a8;'serr some weeks" ago to I^^/right7 sanatavium is doing nicely. Her friends hope soon to have her home strong and well. Some Plain Things About Farm ing. Good roads will make' the vehicles last longer. Shallow cultivation now means ? full crib next fall. Next winter's feed depends on the work you do now. More crops from the same acreage is the successful syetem. Galvanized or cement water tanks leak less than wooden ones. Keep the cultivator going as long as the crop needs attention. Good drainage is absolutely nec essary in building a good road. It's better to water stock freely on the farm than in Wall street. The sheep h- properly call ed the ani* .x with the golden hoof. More .orne canning and less pure food muckraking is what we need. The best hay is cut before it is too ripe and put in the barn before it is too dry. Too much of our so called co-op eration means you help me and I'll help myself. Paint has a two-fold mission-to preserve the building and add beau ty to the scene. Every man who owns an automo bile, a horse or a bicycle is interest ed in good roads. The highway and roadside are usually a fair index of the people living in the vicinity. It's about time for another failure of the cora crop. We have them every year in some papers. Alfalfa will help the dairy cow to rejuvenate worn out land. It's good for the soil and it's good for the cow. Money put into good labor-saving tools is money well spent, but re member the tools must be given good care. When a man is eager to use other people's thoughts it's a safe guess that he has some of his own that are worth while. Never paint when the surface is damp. A heavy dew or mist is suf ficient to stop work until the boards are thoroughly dry. It's a good plan to know some thing about the weeds you. are fight ing. You can conduct your cam paign of extermination more effect ively if you do. The mower that is most musical makes the least noise. It's one thing to hear the hum of a well kept machine and another to hear the rattle of one that has been abus ed.-Farmer's Union Sun.