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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1835. ? ;>JkL. MU?S .... EDITOB 'TERMS ONE YEAR ' - - - - $1.50 . SIX^MONTHS -? - '- - .75 WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1910 t It is not wealth, nor ancestry bat honorable conduct and a noble dispo sition that make men great-OVID. ^ - * Charleston has manifested a fond ness for Lyons as well as "tigers." f " The largeness of Georgia's peach + crop will to some extent make up for the shortness of her cotton crop. It is doubtful whether Abbeville, his home county, can possibly give Attor ney General Lyon a greater ovation than he received in Charleston Satur day. The season for sowing peas having closed, farmers should .begin to plan for their winter cover crop to be sown in the early fall. Land should not be left without a growing crop. Peas make hay and store nitrogen in the soil in summer/and vetch, clover, etc., ac. complish the same in the winter. V - N . ' / "* ' .j . War Upon Worthless Canines. For some years Charleston, like most other towns and. cities, .has been in fested with worthless dogs, and as a result several .persons have fallen vic tims of mad dogs. In their determina tion to rid the city of worthless, va grant dogs the authorities passed a stringent dog ordinance and appointed ari official dog catcher. The result has been the seizing of 502 stray dogs with in the past three months, 478 of this number being shot More than one thousand owners of dog3 have procur ed licenses. Having gotten the dog situation thoroughly under- control, Charleston's officials should now give a thought*to the tigersr Sim?ry'tadustrial Enterprises Needed. As much as Edgefield needs another railroad, her need for sundry industri al enterprises is almost as great. For some weeks the daily papers have re ported the payment of semi-annual div idends from scores of towns and cities over the state, but unfortunately Edge field was not among them. The busi nesa of this town is dependent almost entirely apon agriculture, consequent ly when the cotton crop is short the business? interests of Edgefield suffer proportionately. If a hosiery mill over-all factory, brick-yard, door-siish-and-bhnd facto ry, canning factory, steam laundry,' ice plant, wood-working plant, knit ting mill, another :otton mill, and half dozen other enterprises were in opera *tion here, the weeli ly or semi-monthly pay rolls would furnish a steady flow of ready cash, making the business of the ?focal merchants brisk the year round/ As it is, the business of the town is dependent solely upon cotton. After the cotton money is spent in the fall and the/ money that is borrowed from the banks is upent in the sering, there is very little cash in circulation. Just as a farmer should diversify his interests so as to have something tc sell every month in the year, so shoulc a merchant have soroe^ source, such ai pa/ rolls of mills, factories, etc., t< draw ready cash from the year round Supreme Court to be Enlarged. During the last session of the gener al assembly a joint resolution was. pass \ ed submitting an amendment to th people in the primary election thi . summer providing for the enlargemen of the supreme court.of the state b; "the election of an^ additional associ?t justice, making four instead of three The need for the proposed increase i sa great that there is-little doubt tha the amendment will be practical! unanimously! adopted. In anticipatio of a favorable result, there are said t "be already two applicants for th place, Judge -R. Wilfcers Memmingei of Charleston, and Hon. J. P. Cary, c . Pickens. Either of these gentleme would easily measure up to the rc quired'standard, but. South Carolin can ill afford to l?se the "Hon. R. "W Memminger as a circiit judge. Sine he donned the ermine the tone an dignity of ourxourts have been percet tibly elevated. While he dispenses justice with a even hand, Judge Memminger has nc hesitated to depart from the "beate path," blazing the way where no pn c?dent had been established, whenevc the exigency of the case demanded ii This initiative, if we may call it sud on the part of the circuit judges j what is needed to restore the courts c TOUT state to their pristine plane. 1 must be conceded that the people % large have not the respect for tl courts that they had in days gone ty Attend Meeting Friday. That Edgeneld's roads have bee wonderfully improved within the paj decade, no one can reasonably quei tion, and yet our public highways i the niain are far from what the should, be. The fact is, they fa abort of the standard that is .being sc by a majority of the counties. Ol people should be interested, in the mal ter of making further improvement Up to this time practically all work hi been of a temporary nature. What i needed is a system of road buiidir that looks to permanent improvement. Phis question is being agitated all over the 3ti-. :e. Good roads meetings and rallies are being held in e very^county. Can Edgefield afford to lag behind in this matter? Even if we are willing to continue to haul our produce to mar ket over unsatisfactory reads, we should be interested in further im provement as a matter of county pride. It would sound very badly ir deed for an individual who had traveled in eve ry county in the state to say, "Edge field county has the worst roads in the state." That can be said in. a few years, unless our people imbibe some of the good roads spirit that la in the air. Other counties are forging ahead and unless we fall in line, the proces sion will pass, leaving Edgefield in the mud and mire. The Columbia Record's Good Roads party will reach Edgefield Friday of this week for the purpose of address ing the Edgefield people. The meet ing will be held in? the court house. Attend the meeting and urge your neighbors to attend also. Preachers And Politics. There is no reason why a minis ter should not endorse a candidate for public position if he wants to. He is no less a man and citizen be cause of his profession, and he of all people should be intensely inter ested in good government. We"are glad to ?ee the preachers taking an interest in politics or anything else that helps .for civic righteousness. It is not only their but essentially their duty, and all this talk about preachers mixing in politics is bun combe. We have never yet heard of a candidate refusing tho endorse ment of a minister, and any man should be proud to obtain it. This is not the first campaign in whicfr the name of a minister has been used as endorsing a candidate, and it will not. be the last by any means. This newspaper is not supporting any candidate for governor so far, but simple justice warrants the fore going.'-Bamberg Herald. The observations of the Bamberg Herald strike us as being quite sound. If there is any reason why a preacher has not exactly the same right as any other individual to ex p?ess himself on politics, we do not know what it is. There are people even who claim that a newspaper has no right to interest itself with politics; but it is a very easily no ticeable fact that the claim only ap plies to newspapers that are on ihe opposite side from ^ the claimant. And here is the secret. 'Preachers have a right in politics if they are on the right side.-Yorkville En quirer. Our observation has been that nine-times out often ministers think right on public question and h?-.ve proper estimates of public men. You can always count upoa dema gogues and politicians of low type questioning the right of the preach er to "express himself on politic/3. important Announcement Con cerning Woman's Mission Societies. ? . The annnal meeting of the Wo man's Missionary Union of Edge field association will convene at Re hoboth church on Thursday and Friday August, 25th and 26th. The first session will be begin at 10:?0 Thursday morning, and the morning session will be entirely de voted to the work of the woman's fission societies. Mrs. I. C. Win go our state, president of South Carolina W. M. U., will (bi with us on that occasion. Mrs. M, B. Clinkscaltis vice-president ol western division, Mrs. S. T. Salv ter white,, formerly ?Miss Gertrud; Bramfield, and probably Mrs. W JT. Hatcher of Johnston, state BU perintendent of young people's so cieties. The first afternoon session wil be given to the Sunbeam work an< special exercises by the sunbeams o the various societies, each tmnbean band furnishing some part of tb program. Mrs. Hatcher will ad dress this meeting and each sun beam leader will make an annual re port of her work. There will be no night session Friday will be devoted to the worl of the young woman's auxiliary and will be presided over by a mern ber of that organization. Specia exercises will be prepared for thi department by the Edgefield youni woman's auxiliary. Mrs. Win go am Mrs. Satterwhiv,e will discuss vari oua phases of Y. W. A. endeavor. It it very necessary that all sc cieties refer to their apportionmen cards, and see to it that the amount are very nearly raised by that time nearly enough sc* to be entirely me by the last of September when ou conventional year closes. A banner has been' offered th. sunbeam soeiety in our associate which first returns their apportion ment card with all amounts raised the year beginning October 1st 1909, ending October 1st, 19*10. The apportionment for the wc men's societies this year is over fii teen hundred dollars. Divide tba amount among thirty-five societie and see what the amount would b for each one. Our society will con tribute about five hundred dolla o! that amount. * Last year the woman's missioi societies raised over twelve hun dred and fifty dollars. Let us mov forward to greater things this year Full program will be publik hid nex week. Yours in the work, Mrs. J. L. Mi ms, Assoc. Supt \rraigned Charleston For Her Lawlessness. * \ Some Laving intimated that Hon. D. C. Featherstone would have very little to say in Charleston against the sale of liquor, we publish the report of his speech in Charleston Saturday as given by the News and Courier. Instead of growing' weak er on this particular issue, Mr. Featherstone had the courage to speak out more plainly than at the meetings in 4 dry" counties. The following is the News and Courier's report: ' "The Hon. C. C. Featherstone was received with some applause, after on opening anecdote which took well with the audience, he re ferred to his business and profes sional r?cord, claiming that he had equal ability with any man in the race. He said he intended giving the "same prohibition sp^il in Char leston, where I understand it is not. altogether popular, that I have giv en in all the other counties." . "Mr. Featherstone then proceeded to give his argument in favor of State-wide prohibition, saying that "I do not intend to trim my soles to suit the varying Jminds." He said Charleston county was practically nullifying the laws of contiguous territory.-;At this point the speaker grew somewhat strong in his denun ciation of the enforcement of the liquor law in this city; he did not mince words but said that the disgraceful winking at lawlessness in Charleston prevented this city wielding its due influence in the State." He said that the 80 per cent of the people in the State are not going to allow theother 20 per cent among which is Charleston, to dictate, the policy of the Govern ment. / Ic was noticeable that Mr. Feath erstone waxed warmer and stronger in his denunciation of the illicit sale of 'liquor and lack of law en forcement, especially in Charleston, than he has been on any 6turap thus far. He appealed to the better ele ment of the city to rise up and en force the law, and not to "breed lawlessness" and raise a generation of men who have no respect for the law. This statement was received with applause. "Mr. Featherstone told the peo ple they needn't vote for him if they disapproved of his views on the liquor question, but he said they should not vote for a man on any particular issue; they should pick a good, clean, honest man; however, the progress of the State did depend on the man who occupied the Gov ernor's chair. He said there was "a varied assortment to pick from. "The speaker predicted that South Carolina would soon float the white flag. "Touching on the question of taxes, education, good roads and bi ennial sessions of the Legislature, .four-year terms of office, Mr. Feath erstone closed with an appeal for a Christian citizenship arid the en forcement of law. He was cheerec warmly." W.C T.U. Observed "Flowe: Mission Day." Mr. Editor: Allow me to tell yoi of the diversified and delightfu meeting held by the Flower Missioi Department of the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union on Frida; lo inst at the beautiful and spaciou home of Mrs. J.'L. Hims. Thi branch of the union was originate! by Jennie Cassiday who, like Dorca of old, was noted for her good deeds ,She was an invalid and has passe* to her reward in the great beyonc but her memory is kep*t fresh b observing her birthday, June 9tl The members of this union striv to emulate her noble example b doing some good to the sick and ui fortunate. After the usual openin hymn and prayer, the following ii teresting program was carried oi and enjoyed by the large assembly Greetings from national superii tendent, Mrs. Leila Sewal, of Bo ton; and message from Miss Jessi Curtis, state superintendent. Thes were followed by recitations b Miss Georgia May Wates; song I Mrs. J. R. Tompkins; recitation b Miss Florence Peak; chorus by li tie girls; reading, "Making smiles, by Mrs. R. H. Mims; piano solo I Miss Ellen Dunovant; recitatio ? by Miss Gladys Rives; song b Louise Lyon; piano solo, by Mil Edwardina Blalock. After carryin out this program a report of wor done on the birthday was rea^ i follows: 43 waiters of refreshment 1 dinner, 1 glass of jelly, 2 drive 40 visits to sibk, 4 baskets of vegi iables, 2 baskets peaches, 45 basket fruit, cake and flowers, 1 dozen egg i)8 bouquets, 55 text cards. I lette of encouragement, contribution o #5.00 to sick and unfortunate ma with family of little children, pitcher milk, 1 package sugar, outfit of clothes. The program being finished th guests were served with delicio! refreshments. This meeting is n membered as one of thc most ei joyable social events. . In token of their very exceller report of tlie good deeds perform? on Flower Mission Day, Mrs. I H. Mims was presented with a silv( VY C. T. IT. pin and Miss Add: Cartlidge was presented with a bool I. M. The ladies will find Mrs. Hatchc at the DuBo.se Hotel. She will I irlad to see them at any time. SI: will keep up her beauty wor] Bring your combings alor.g an have a braid nmde.-Ad. Red Hill News Items. The farmers around here are exr ceedingly blue over tile present out look" for the crop year, incessant rains having: fallen for the past month. The* crop situation is be coming; alarming-. The cotton is over one month behind what it should be at this time, and under present conditions cannot grow. The B. Y P. U. met Sunday af ternoon and excellent talks were made by Messrs. Lewis Kubanks, Atkinson and others, and excellent papers were read by Miss Lula Quarlea jiiicl Miss Essie Hussey. Mrs. Burnett and her beautiful daughter from Greenwood are vis iting her daughter, Mrs. Marcellus Talbert. Mrs. Estelle 'Thomas and chil dren from Anderson are visiting her parents and friends, who are glad to welcome them. The house-wives, like the ants, are busy packing away for winter, as this is the fruit season. Miss Madge Wood who was on the sick list, we hope is improving. Miss Annie Quarles isa'so on the sick list and we hope for her a speedy recovery. Don't, forget the Sunday School convention, Wednesday and Thurs day after , fourth Sunday, the 27th and 28th. . Ol m eldo. Cold Spring, S. C. Amending the Declaration. "How old are you, Uncle Amos?" 'Mist a hundred boss." "A hhndred years old?" "Yes, sub." "Do you remember any of the great men who were alive when you were a boy ?" 'Tes, snh; I done seen Gin'l Jawge Washingt'n many a time when I was a piccaninny." 1 But, Uncle Amos, George Washington died 11U years ago." "Dat so, boss? Den I's about a hundred an' fo'teen yeahs old sub." -Chicago Tribune. Try one of our rubber bath sponges. l?. Timmons. Colored Methodists to Meet in 1 Edgefieid. The Sunday school convention of the Columbia district of the African , Methodist Episcopal church will 1 convene in Trinity A. M. E. church < in the town of Edgefieid on Thurs- i day, July '28th, continuing through j Sunday the 31st. Several leading men and w'omen of the race will be I present during the convention. The annual sermon will be preached on Thursday night by Rev. W. D. 1 Humbert, D. D. of Newberry. The I educational sermon will be preach- | ed on Friday night by Rev. J. M. Jackson, of Columbia. * This will be followed by an address by Rev. \V. D. Chappol, D. D., president of Allen university, Columbia. Other features of the convention will be the reading of reports from the va rious,.' Sundajr schools. Institute work will be conducted by members of the convention. Several inter esting papers will be read. The public is cordially invited to aitend the convention. B. F. Lee, Bishop, J. W. Likes, Pres'd Elder J. M. Carson, Pastor. j Mrs. Packern-Henry, what pun ishment should be meted out to a man who proposes to a woman and then refuses to marrjr her? Peck; em-He should be compelled to marr}'' her.-Chicago News. Notice. There will be a meeting of the share-holders of The Edgefieid Building & Loan Association held in its oihee at the Bank of Edge field, Edgefieid, S. C., at G o'clock p. m., August ls^t, 1910, for the purpose of considering a resolution of the Board of Directors of the said Association authorizing an in crease of the capital stock of the said corporation from forty-live thousand (S4.%000.0u) dollars at its present limit, to, the maximum amount of one hundred thousand (?100,000.00) dollars. W. W. ADAMS, Pres. ' E. J. Miras, Sec'ry. TREATMENT CHECKS PHYSICAL DECLINE A year or more ago, Ernest Hen singer, a promising young resident of Sandwich, HI., found himself in a condition of physical decline, which was finally evercome by the application of proper treatment. In the following brief statement Mr. Hensinger tells o? the fnanner in which he was restored Pb health: "For two years I was a victim of stomach trouble. I had a poor ap petite, and was frequently nauseated at the mere sight of food. After eating I wo?|ld be in distress from the gas on my stomach. I/wad ter ribly constipated. -I lo;st much in strength, and my condition finally became such that at times I was un able to work. "Doctors gave me only temporary relief. About a year ago Fwas per suaded to try Cooper's New Dis covery. The first bottle gave me so much relief that I continued its use, taking three bottles in all. lean now eal,anj'thing I wish without feeling any effect afterward. My bowels are in good condition,, and I am again strong and well. "Last fall I noticed a slight in dication of distress, but a few closes of the New Discovery caused it to disappear. Cooper's New Discovery is the best preparation I know of for stomach trouble. It [did for me what no other medicine was able to do." The above is only one of thou sands of statements of a similar character that have been made by persons living in all parts ! of the country regarding this remarkable medicine. We are agents for the Cooper remedies in this community. -(Penn & Holstein.) \ T USED UNIVERSALLY I SHINGLES WHEN Cortright Metal Shingles were first introduced (24 years ago) you had some excuse for bcii\g sceptical : But now If you are sceptical it can only bc because you d? not know the facts in the case. They are used today from the Atlantic to the Pacific for all kinds of buildings, under all conditions. ^ They are fireproof, stormproof; never leak and last as long as the building itself without needing repairs. For further detailed information apply to STEWART & KERNAGHAN, Edgefield S. C KT t C^PECIAL CRUMMER J^ATES RITE for full informafion TODAY. Big new catalogue free by mail. 37 "colleges in 16 states; $100,000.00 in equipment; model office depart ment; actual business training; c:irn while you learn; positions guaranteed; expert specialists; individual in struction; we also teach by mail. Better buy a postal and write me TODAY ARTHUR C. MINTER, Gen. Mgr. Draughon's Practical Business College Allanta, Ga., Macon, Ga., Montgom?ry, Ala., Knoxville, Tenn., Greenville, S, C. Die Farmers Bank , Of Edgefield begins the Sew Year with mueh appreciation to thc public for the liberal patronage ! ?xtend?d to it in the past. For the New Year, 1010, it wishes its custo/ ners and patrons a prosperous season, and asks a continuance of their latronage. Combined Capital and Surplus - - - $100,000.00 Interest paid on deposits by special agreement. We are authorize-' ;o act as guardian, administrator, trustee and accept trnpcs generally uhr fer our charter. A General banking business transacted on reasonable :enr.8. Prompt attentiorj given to all business in our liue. We Solicit Your Deposit Account. EY LOANE On Real Estate. Long time, Easy Payments Reliable representatives wanted The Jackson Loan & Trust Co 120 West Capital St., JACKSON, Mississippi Make Summer Cooking Easy Get a BLUE FLAME Oil Sf ?ve? We guarantee Please You ES & SON We also sell fruit jars, extra rubbers, extra tops and jelly tumb lei's. Call on us or phone us j t, .T. ,t,,tt MOTORCYCLE Spells trouble unless* you buy the right kind. Now 1 do net wish to get you in trouble, that will come to you without buying it. But I do want to sell you an M. M. Mo torcycle. They arc Brimful of business and pleas ure with the trouble cut out. They are the stay-in fix kind with the top notch quality. If you would like to see one, a post card will bring it to your door, r W. S. G: HEATH, Contractor and agent for M. M. motorcycle in Edgefield, Aiken and Saluda counties Summer Clothing For Men Now is the time when" every boy and man must have light' weight clothing. We are'' better prepared, than ever to supply your needs. Wors teds, serges, cassi mers, etc., are here in all sizes and made up in the latest styles. Why sweat and swelter? Come and be comfortably clothed at our store. i Large stock of Hats, Underwear, Neckwear and furnishings of all kinds. We sell the celebrated Crossett and Royal Blue shoes. Try a pair t DORN & MIMS Announcement! I beg to announce that I am now associated with ?RRINGT0N BROS & C0 863 Broad St., Augusta, Ga? and invite all my friends and acquaintances in Edgefield and Saluda counties to write or call on me when in need of Gro ceries or stock feed any kind. I will make it to your interest to patronize me. M. Gary Sateher