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VOL. 78. NO, 2 JOHNSTON LETTER. Reciprocity Day Observed. Valentine Party by Ceme tery Association. Death of two Citizens. Reciprocity day wa? celebrated here on the afternoon of Tuesday, February ll, by the new century club, the occasion being held at the home of Mrs. James White. The weather was very inclement and a number of the members a? well as guests from the organization of the adjoining towna, were prevented from being present. The program arranged was a very enjoyable one and was this: Piano duet. "Mid summer nights dream" M?BS Gladys Sawyer, Mrs. W. F. Scott. Greetings, Mrs. F. M. Boyd, president new century club. Greetings to the club from local organizations, Mrs. L. C. Latimer. Vocal solo, **I know a bank," Mrs. James White. Greeting. Woman's Temperance Unicn, Kdjictield. . Greetings, D. of C. Ridge. Piano solo, "The storm" Miss Gladys Saw\ ?;r. Paper, k*Th? bible on literature" MM. W. F. .'Mjotu Paper, "W"rk of the D. A. R." Miss Edith Miller. Piano sol ., "The witches' dance" Miss Angeli Andrews. Paper V i ?ie modern drama," Mrs. W. A. Ki.by. Vocal so' -, "Ariel's song, Mrs. F. M. Boyd. . Piano duet, "merry wives of Windsor," Miss Angelle Andrews, Mrs, W. F. Scott. Concluding 1 he program, refresh ments which consisted of a salad and sweet course, were served by some ot' the roung ladies of the club, M ?aa-: ^Vaters, Sawyer, An drews and Payne, assisted by Miss Hallie Whit... It was :i u 'Mt pleasure to the members o. the n?*\v century club to have with th en on the occasion of Reciprocity Day, Mrs. .1. L. Mi ?ns and Miss florence Peak, from the W. C. T. ?. of Edgeiield, and Mrs. J. D. Holstein, president of the Edgetield chapter, I), of C. Un Sunday inornincr and evening February 23rd, Dr. J. D. Chapman will preach at the IJaptist church. Rev. W. M. Jones, of Wiliston, preached a most impressive sermon on Sunday evening at the Baptist church before the K. of P. lit used as his text Acts 9-31. Mrs. Florence Wright, of George town, is spending awhile here with relatives. I An instructive historical meeting, D. of C. was held at the home of j Mrs. Eic nor Ivey, on Thursday! afternoon, and tuc historian, Mrs. O. D. Black, had several interest- ; Mammoth Ca: For Two W Beginning March 1,19 tire stock of men's ladie -Al Greatly Red Do not miss this oppor pair oj shoes yon ever hi -DON'T FORGE; Beginning and last ing only two o*. 1. uU-giJ Trenton, ??miiMMiiiifi mun laHaBBBgsamni.^-i^.^-^. ing topics for reading and discus sion, and music varied the program. These meetings grow in interest and number, and several invitations were given lor the next meeting of March. At this time, there will be a joint celebration, thc birthday of Gen. Wade Hampton, and tlip 17th anniversary of the organization. The cemetery association had a Valentine party and oyster supper on the evening of the 14th, at Tur ner hall, and a good sum was real ized. The booths lfor sweets and candies were well patronized and the post office proved a very attract ive spot, and much fun was had over special deliveries to some bash ful ones in the crowd, and to some not expecting any. Mr. B. 0. Creed, who*o death oc curred on February 10, at the city hospital, Augusta, was buried here on Tuesday ll at 3 o'clock | at Mt. of Olives cemetery. He was in his 85th year, and was a Confed erate veteran, being one of the bravest of the brave and gallantly served his country, He always ao peared on public occasions, in the uniform and the sight of this cood and faithful old soldier, wearing | the beloved Confederate uniform, with the cross of honor, pinned upou UM silent breast and resting in a casket of the blue-cray broad cloth, was impressive. On the eas ket was the laurel wreath with the Confederate colors. The services were conducted in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hubbard, by Rev. P. E. Mon roe, and the D. of C. took a part in , the service, sinning "He'll never march again." The pall bearers were his brother veterans. Miss Frances Strother has return ed to Dothan, Ala., where she con duct* an art exchange. Mr. Edward Latimer, pf Macon, Ga., spent a few days of the past week here with his mother, Mr*. L. C. Latimer. Misses Elise Crouch and Pet La Grone and Messrs. F. E. Maxwell, Frank and Elzie LaGroiiewent over to see "Hose Maid'' on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Mish, of Middlebrook, Va.?? arrived last Friday t?> visit in the home of her brother, Dr. P. is1. Keesee. Mrs. Lucinda Wright was quite sick during the past week. Mr. .lim Johnso.1, who made his home here for a number of years, j died on Sunday at the Columbia hospital rroin pellagra. Thc bodv was brought here on Monday morn ing and taken to Philippi burying ground, to be placed by the sirle of loved ones, lie was a member of j the Baptist church, and was a kind husband and father. He leaves ;t widow, who was a Miss* Holmes, and !> children. He leaves several brother? and sisters, Mr. Ed John son, of Edgetield, and Mrs. Bettie Cogbtirn and Messrs. ?). .1. ami Will Johnson, of this ol ace. KANS sh Shoe Sale reeks Only 13, we will sell our en s and children's shoes ueed Pri?es .tunity to buy the best id for the least money. F THE DATE Weeks. i 9 9 3 es & Son South Carolina Text of Compulsory Educatioi Law. AR there is very general inter?s in the matter of compulsory educa tion we publish herewith the tex of the compulsory education law at it passed the house: Section 1. Upon the written peti tion of one-third the qualified vov ?..rs of "ny county in the state tht county "oard of education of such county shall order an election tc 'determine whether or not the com pulsory attendance of children be tween the ages of 8 and 13 years ?hall be authorized and enforced in all the districts and schools of such county. "In such election only the quali fied electors residing in the countj ?hall be allowed to vote." If such election is ordered for the county the voting shall be con ducted at the regular election pre cinct and the county board of edu cation shall appoint the managers of such election and pay them from the general school fund the per diem allowed the managers of geri eral elections and receive and can vass the returns of the managers and declare the result of the election. Section 2. The said election shall be by ballot and the ballots used ?hall have written or printed on them the words, "For compulsory attendance" or "Against compulsory attendance." If the majority of the ballots cast at such election shall be *For com pulsory attendance" then the re quirements and penalties herein after stated shall be tn full force and effect in such county, but if tho majority of the ballots shall be "Against compulsory attendance," {the requirements and penalties here inafter stated shall not apply to such county. Section S. In the county which votes "For compulsory attendance," in the manner above de^ribr^ fl shall be the duty of every parent or guardian residing therein to keep [tn daily attendance at some public 'school in said county every child or i ward between the ages of 8 and 13 I.vears, under the control of said pa rent or guardian for the entire school tenn provided by the district boa ii I of trustees, unless such child is itt regular attendance for au equal tenn at some regular private school, or unless said parent or guardian presents a certificate from some li censed physician as evidence that said child ?>r ward is physically or mentally incapacitated for school j Work, or unless said parent or guar dian presents to the county board I of ?ducat ion satisfactory evidence that the labor of said child is nee i li*!*sary to the support nf said chiid. j ! Provided, any child or ward who is ? in regular attendance at some pub lic school outside of said district or county for the term of \t least ; three mont hs >h:ill not be subject! to compulsory attendance within j snob district or county. Section 4. it shall be the duty of the school district board <>f trustees! to furnish the superintendent, prin cipal or teacher ol' the school or . J schools under their jurisdiction a list of ali children ol' the constitu tional school age ol' from 6 to 21 years, with the without valid ex cuse, it shall be the age and pitee uf residence of each. Section 5. When any ch i bl be tween the aire of S and 13 years named on such lists, and not exempt under the provisions of section 3 of this act, shall have been absent ! from school for five consecutive days or for mort than five clays in any scholastic montn without valid excuse, it shall bethe duty of the superintendent, principal or teacher ot said school to report such ab sence in writing to the chairman of ' said district board, who shall forth with, either in person or in wri. ing, or through some officer desig- 1 nated by the district of county 1 board, notify the parent or guardi- 1 an of said child of such ab*eiice, } and shall call his or her attention ' to the provisions of the law ami x shall warn him against a repetition IJ of the offense. Provided, that thc j1 pupil shall b? required to attend j' school for a ?unger period than t bree j:1 months durai-- any sch ? >1 year. jl Section ?. After ti.:- warning dy-.' 1 scribed in tin' foregoing section "I * this act, any ? arew nc gu irdian -.vi!.. '1 s hal I fail to comp y with tin- pro- ' I visions of this act, unices excused I or exempted ;i< h- r itslj lori!- prov?d- i ed, shall bc deemed guilty of a mis-i a demeanor, and upon complaint <..:. tered before nearest magistrate by ! the chairman of the district board of trustees or by such other person or officer as may be designated by him or by the county board of edu cation, and upon conviction, shall be liable for each offense to a fine of not less than $2 nor more than ?10, or to imprisonment for not less than two days nor more than ten days, at. the discretion of tho court. All fines shall be paid to the coun ty treasurer, and by bim credited to the school district in which the delinquent parent or guardian ?hall reside.' Section 7. All acts or pirts of acts inconsistent with the provis ions; of thia act are hereby repealed. Grand Jurors 1913. J; Ii Strother, Moss, WO Whatley, Collier, . R H Nicholson, Moss, J W Stewart, Pickens, J O Marshall, Modoc, D E Lanham, Roper's, E M.Walker, Johnston, W A Strom, Blocker, J-M:Swearingen, Trenton, E Lificott, Ward,. W\$;Dunovant, Wise, 1 P IS Day, Jr., Trenton. Holdover grand jurors. A-E Padgett, J .P Talbert, J~:R Cantelou, M B Bvrd, W H Dorn, W H Pardoe. . Petit Jurors First Week March Court. Hugh Qnarles, Red Hill, J W K Smith, Wise, A A- Wells, Wise, Luther. Lott, Wards, CB Parkman, Collier, D i . Morgan, Pickens, WI Taylor, Meriwether, A -^^^riey^Elmwood, "HBfflPfW^ Jt>h?.?so?, W"B Berry, Johnston, Pickctis Bryant, Trenton, Butler Miner, rlibler, J P Rodgers, Johnston. J B. Tompkins, Pickens, A A Kubanks, Pickens, E B Dasher, Johnston, C C Morgan, Talbert, George Thompson, Ward, G.?T Wicker, Trenton, Clifford Robertson, Washington, J Neal Lott, Johnston, .1 I) Hughey, Talbert, II C Watson, Wisc, T L Miller, Collier, C Strom, Talbert, J R White, Hillier, J C Werts, Johnston, J L Morgan. Pickens, Buller Derrick, Ward, .ino Morris, Ward, E B William?, Jr., Blocker; W li Blackwell, Plum Branch, W M Robertson, M odor, W ?S Onzts, Pick-ens, B L Posey, Trenton. Why Living is High. Ours Ijas been called the richest ?ation in the world, ll is not the 'idlest nation in the world. It is mt the possession of vast wealth, jut the u-e we inajvu of it that is i?S .he highest importance. Wealth is i trust, and the larger our means ?he greater our responsibilities. Mow borne of our national wealth ls spent may be gathered from these igures, compiled from recent sta istics: Foreign missions ? 12,000,000 Chewing gums 13,000,000 Patent medicines 80,000.00t) Millinery *>u,0oo,ouu rea and coffee 100,000,000 Confectionery 300,000,000 Religion (churches,ete.)250,0OO,O0u \utomobiles 500,000,000 Jewelry and ornaments 800,000,000 intoxicating liquors 2,500,000,OOO These are mainly outside of ordi ?ary expenditures in home or busi ies?, which, of com se, cannot even te approximated. There are count ess forms of pleasure, too-some tiTiocent and others the reverse rliiub caunoc be computed in tig ires. But the showing ns it stands s one that may well give ris.> to t?:r uestiou whether, a- a nation, ?ve re liiakmg the best uses of our op lorLunities. "ii v\ e command our I ?calth," wrote one ol' tho old philo- | opiiers. "?ve are rich ami free; ii ur weah h eonrnand us we are mor indee?!.".-Leslies Weekly. [logan - "Did Clancy's wife get separation ?" < ?rograo - *Sho ?ii ;: four cops j ore lier oil him." --Brooklyn fjife.1 Former Edgef?eld Man Makes Suggestions Concerning the Establishment of a School. In the last issue of the Adverti ser I read with much satisfaction the call of Gov. Sheppard and the other members of the board of trus tees fora mass meeting for Friday afternoon. This meeting was f<>r thc purpose of discussing the school situation in Edgefield. Now this school matter in Edge field is one that is very near my heart as well as any matter that, pertains to the welfare of Edirefield and her citizens and I sincerely hope th tt problem will be solved in a way that will be for the best in terest of all. There is but one way in which to secure a school that will meet the requirements of Edirefield, and that is for the citizens to act in concert and unanimity. The Green wood Journal quotes Col. Bailey as saying that Greenwood's superior advantages was the cause of the removal of his institute to that town. That may be true, but I have reason to believe th.it a little dissatisfaction on the part of some of the patrons, had something to ?io with his decision. Col. Bailey's school was not what it, should have been or perhaps could hav-i been but it was already established and known throughout the state, and the people should have given him their financial as well as moral sup port. It is much easier to mend the weak places in an old institu tion than if is to establish a new one and advertise it. Orangeburg college which under control of the Orai.geburg Baptist association re alized this fact when last summer it pul Kev. .Mr. Foreman in th field to canvas for further (private ?ubscripttojis) and as a result thc association raised sufficient funds Lo pay ofF indebtedness and put the uoHege under new management ami ^stroK-ger . foundation;, fTlf?j^? ?th odist. and other denominations vo Led it. Inducements came front:; number of places, but tho Baptist- j sf Orangeburg county said, ''N?>. ive need it in which to educate our j boys and girls here at home." h Now when the people of Edge- ? Seid county wake up to the. impor tance of having an institution with ? in her own borders as the Orange- 1 burg people did. then and only theil will the problem be sid ved. ft is 10t a question as to whit caused Col. Bilby to go to Greenwood. The question is do the people of ridgefield town and county wail! ai np io date school. Tiii> they m c- . uisv/er |Y?r themselves. While w< iii regret Col. Bailey's removal from Edgelield for ali will admit thai his . ??iii leuce foi good IVftS powerful, it ! di?.nhl not deter her citizens in their j liffoits tn build behind bim a siro ig ur and better and a higher college, j mie *.v I ? ?-si- standard will equal au j I: in tiic state, ridgefield should not forget that while Cid. Bailey is al: magnificent gentleman, ano au aide 1 xl ilea tor, thai lhere arcotiier equal- j ly as good and that it only takes ? money sud push !.> get them. Eilige- 1 iield ha? produced more talented ? men than any county in the state. < S'o stronger voices were iver bear? . in tin* balls of congress titan those who went from Edgetield. She stiii . las thousands of boys and girls 1 low who only want the opportunity .0 make great names for the nisei ve?. 1 i vVill the good people of Edgefield j ? leny them this opportunity. 1 do not believe that such men as 11 ?ov. Sheppard, Arthur Tompkins, : \ W. W. Adams, J. Wm. Thurmond md A. E. Padgett will allow it. ?1 rhe Page-Lever bill is now in con- 1 'erence, and no doubt a bill will bc. | orth-c.oming, the provisions ofji vhicb will aid high schools and col-' 1 eges in giving agricultural audvo-i1 national education to young men h md women. Why not iret in ?hap..* 1 nul avail yourselves of the prov:- ? ion of this ld? Thanking von for ne space J am Your friend. ! ' A. A. Glover. North, S- C., Kel?, ii. '1::; ! I "John!" shouted the lady in thc j uidd ic of t li- night. ! <. .lohn snorod a bil louder .i<:.'? urned <>vei. ? I ...loin.:" said th.- lady, with ??- I Teasing emphasis. I "What is it?" grunted John. 'i ict np. Thu gas is leaking.' , . .it '.\ iv, pat a pan under ii :: . .onie hack to bed!"'-ClcVt'Jail J 'iain Dealer. I4 Loss of Plant Foodt by Leaeb ing. A Georgia reader want? to know which plant foods are leached mo.it from the soil. Including as plant foods all thB eleraerts necessary to plant growth, it may be stated thal th? chloride-*, and sulfates of sodium, magnesium and calcium bicarbonate are the most soluble and therefore moat likely to be leached on'- of the soiL liut calcium compounds (lime) are most largely found in the drainags water from soils. Whon the soi! ?8 well supplied with calcium carbo nate, large quantities may be logt, sometimes an amonn: equal to 500 pounds of quick Kroc (calcium oxide) per acre in a.vea?. But of the plant food?, as gener ally understood-nitrogen, phos phoric acid, and potash-the los? in drainage water is very small, ex cept of nitrogen. Nitrogen is lost chiefly in nitrate forir?, amounting to twenty-five to fifty pounds per acre per year under different con ditions. The I08S of phoHi-horns com pounds in the drainage water fej small amounting to only a very few pounds per acre annual.*.?. While the loss of potassium Com pounds in the drainage w. ater ie apt to be greater than the loss of ple?'* phorus compounds, even the loss of potassium Compounds :s>usually leja than ten pounds from quaere ina year. Th** most important losses in the drainage water, or from leaching, are therofore; first, nitrogen, a id, spcond, calcium, when the soil 13 well H lied with calcium carbonate. -Progressive Farmer. Mt. Zion School. Dear Editor: A" ? haven't se.5n i letter in your pa.p"-r from our school, thought I woui.d write one. On-'teacher l?U.yoar <- Vlisj* Ethel Logan. We all like her fine. We have had a pretty winter f<?r xchool and our attendance has bi^n very good. I am fourteen year- of age, and tm in the seventh grade. We hwo i good Sunday school even Sunday vfteruoonat our school house. Mr. W. C. Carpenter is t;..- supcrinteod i?nt. Mrs. Horace Baynham of Ai lr-a lias he?*n visiting her parents Mr. viel .Mrs. Horne. .Mr. .1. M. Padgett in t?dgs lield Thursday on business. Mesdames <4. W. and K. E. Wal ter of Trent OU, visited their parents Wednesday. vii-.- Emma Mnrphvy *pentT?see ?iv nigV. it-' wiiii Miss Mabel C'ar Mis>es Ethel Logan, M tri-, Ldla Mae ?nd M r. Farrell I" idgett vi-i - . ; r. ! dives in August' .\iitirdayaud rfti'ima'v las!. Mr. W. T. (i irn-r wa? ??ri a visit : his parents Mr. an !. Mrs. S. If. [Tamer severa! d ivs ??.go. Mr. and Mrs. E. I.. ISa-ton visit id Mr. -I. N. Frank i:i ono night last week. Master Homer Walket spentSm* iay with relatives ir. . . Mt. Zion .eel ion. Mr. H. M- Sullivan ind sister Miss Fannie visited Mr-. S. F. Gar ler Sunday. Mr. T. H. Whitlow made a ?y ng visit to Augusta one day last *eek. Mrs. Fannie Murphey is visiting :n?r daughter Mrs. .M. Black ne? Batesbnrg. Mr. W. M. Carpenter visited iii noth**r, who is rory rM a?'Aiken ast Sunday. Miss Brontee P?1g*'tl the little laughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Padgett his be?.*n on * .? *iok list. tVe all miss her i?o much at school md hope she will soon be able to .eiurn. A tem iterance lee*?irer was en husiasticaliy denonucr: ^ the use of o'! intoxicants. "i wish all iiie beer. i\) ihe wine, ?I! the whiskey in the world was at hi* bottom o' the ore.-..,"' lie saisi. Hastily Pal arose to his feel. "Sure an i *o >i?> i. sor," he shoat* .d. "I wish ev.wv bil of it was at the ?Ot tom of lite sea. As they were leaving the hall the eeturer encountered ['.u. "I certainly am proud of you,n he aid. "It was a brave thing for you ,o rise and say what jon did. Are rou a teetotaler?" ".\M, inda !... ?or," answered Pat. I am a diver/' ? levelam? !? ador.