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Wk? ?Neu/Hpaper Hil jlo?ib Carolina ^- - - fr % ^ - VOL. 78c EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE il, 1913 NO. 18 i JOHNSTON LETTER. Daughters of Confederacy Cele brated Davis* Birthday. Marriage of Mr. Wil mot Ouzts. The Daughters of the Confedera cy commemorated Jefferson Davis birthday .Tuesday, June 3rd, by having a picnic at the pretty home of Maj. and Mrs. F. M. Warren, the guests of honor being the veter ans who have received crosses of honor from this chapter, 68 invita tions having been issued. This home was an ideal place for the occasion, with the shady grove and broad ve randas, which were decorated in flags of red and white, and veterans and friends had comfortable seats here and the morning was occupied with reminiscent talks. At one o'clock, a picnic dinner, of great abundance and variety was spread, with an inexhaustible supply of ice tea and lemonade, and Mrs. Warren and her hospitable daughters served to the veterans and all who cared for it, fragrant cups of coffee. X Later iu the afternoon all assem bled to enjoy the exercises of the day, as arranged by the chapter historian, Mrs. O. D. Black. The program as arranged was as follows: *'On the old camp ground,'* D. of C.; address Hon. A. S.. Tompkins, of Edgefield; quartette, "Carry me back to old Virginuy," Messrs. F. M. Boyd, F. S. and Avery Bland and Howard Payne; "How Jeffer son Davis was shacKled," Mr. H. W. Dobey; Song, "Memories of the grey jacket," Rev. Joab Edwards, of Leesville; trio, "Tramp, tramp, tramp," Mesdames James White, H. W. Crouch and F. M. Boyd. "Dixie," D. of C. Mr. Tompkins' address was great ly enjoyed and he was frequently applauded and it was a sincere pleasure to al[tobe with jfffV^ur-^ p^u?^?^?&yt and hav^nim make this address. Rev. E. C. Bailey of Edgefield was present and at the request of the historian, made a short talk. To the credit of this chapter, it should be said that it took initiatory step toward making Jefferson Davis' birthday a state le gal holiday. The resolution formed was presented before the legislature by Hon. S. McGowan Simkins, and at a later date it was passed. Mrs. J. R. Kelly, of Charlotte, is visiting in the home of her father, UT. C. F. Pech man. Mrs. J. L. Waikhr entertained on last Tuesday evening in honor of her visitor, Mi?s Pauline Smith, of Greenwood. Progressive games were played, there being 6 tables, and at the conclusion Mr. Wallace Turner received the highest score, and was presented with the prize. Mr. Willie Lee Wright wat* given the consola tion. Ices and cake were served dur ing the latter part of the evening. Dr. and Mrs. P. N. Keesee are having erected on Walker slr .et a very attractive and moderr two story residence. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mims and family were guests at the home of Mr. W. T. Walton, on Sunday. Mrs. Anna Strother who is at Johns Hopkins hospital, is much im proved. Her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Stimens is witn her. Messrs. Paul Cogburn and Hugh Mitchell were guests of relatives here on Sunday. The wedding of Mi. Wilmot Ouzts of this place to Miss Mary Sallie Smith, which occurred on the evening of June 4tb at 9:30 o'clock at the bride's home "Greycourt," in Tennille, Ga., was an affair of great beauty, and as both of these young people are very popular, there was centered much social in terest. The decorations in the home were elaborate, the lower floor being en suite, and the color scheme of pink and white was carried out in quantities of roses. The bridal par ty entered in the following order: Miss Orlena Cartledge with Mr. Robert Smith, Misa Nina Ouzts with Or. G/D. Walker, M m Ruth Smith with Dr. McCauley, the bride entering with her sister, Miss Geor gia Smith, and tue groom with hi? brother. Mr. David Ouzts. The ring bearer was little Bessie Smith. The maids were gowned in pink crepe meteor, and carried white roses, and the maid of honor wore white crepe meteor, carrying an armful of pink roses. Th? brid? appeared very / beautiful and queenly in her br! robe of shimmering white. Foll ing the ceremony a very large brilliant reception was held and or more extended good wishes, the dining room where refreshrm were served, the bridal table artistically arranged, in the cer being a basket of Maman Cloe roses and suspended over it wat huge pink ball with a streamer each guest, and favors were dra' The bride and groom slipped av while all was being made merry, enjoy their honeymoon. Their de nation was not known, but it v be the ''Land of Arcady" anywh they may hie away. On last Wednesday, Miss R' Shaw of Johnston was married Prof. W. J. McGarityiof Richbu the marriage taking place in All dale, at the home of her frie where she had lived, while teachi during the past sessiou in the Hi School. Immediately after the ce mony, the happy pair left for bridal trip to northern points. M Shaw has many warm friends h< and good wishes are wafted to h< Mrs. P. N. Lott was hostess 1 the new.century club on Tuesd afternoon and "Othello" was d cussed for an hour, Mrs. James E bey acting as leader. This was t last of the study meetings for t summer, the final one to be on t 17th,which will bea social gatheri During the year 16 of Shakespean plays have been studied to the gre profit and pleasure of the 20 mei bers. When the lesson for this af te noon was concluded all enjoy sweet music which the .hostess h; provided and au hour was happi spent. Refreshments were serve first a salad course, then pineapp ice cream, with Lady Baltimore ar chocolate cake. Mrs. Lott was a sisted by her sister, Mrs. Albe Dozier. Mr. and Mrs. Smyly Stevens ar Master William, visited relativ here during the past week. Mrs. Pearce Kinard, Miss Ceoi Greenwood, were here during la week. At the last meeting of the Mai Ann Buie chapter, the officers we re-elected for the ensuing yea President, Mrs. James White; vic president, Mrs. M. T. Turner; r cording secretary, Miss Zena Payn< corresponding secretary, Miss Clai Sawyer; treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Bear historian, Mrs. O. D. Black, regi trar, Mrs. John Wright; auditoi Mrs. W. L. Coleman. Two attract'ons have been a ranged by the i). of C. for the mic summer months. "A baby show, which will probably be open to th county, and a game of "Livin checks." Mr. Fishbourne, of Coluu bia, to have the latter in charge. Misses Mary Lucia and Elis Mobley are spending two weeks i Charleston with friends. Miss Mallie Waters is at hom from a visit to her sister, Miss Ar nie Waters, at Augusta. Messrs. Staunton Lott and Earl Crouch have returned from Sont Carolina college. At a recent meeting of the Pee pies' Cotton Oil company, Mr. H W. Crouch was elected president and Mr. W. M. Saw yer was re-elec 1 ed vice-president and general mana ?rer. Mrs. Will Hoyt returned las week from Jonesville, after a visi to her parents. Contract Let For Steel Bridge The county board of commission ers let the contract Saturday to thc Roanoke Bridge Company for the material with which to construct ? steel bridge across Turkey creek or the Key road. This company filed ed the lowest bid, agreeing to fur nish the material within DO days f. o. h. the cars at Parksville for the som of $1,104. After carefully considering the matter, Supervisor Edmund? ind the members of tht? board decided that they could nave the county a considerable sum of money by placing tho order for the material and erecting the bridge with the regular road-working force* instead of employing the company to furnish the material and erect the bridge both. Before the ma terial arrives Mr. Edmunds will uavo all of the preliminary work done, ?o a* to have th? bridge ready for the traveling public at the earliest possible moment. Aiken Attorney-' Caught on a ;Reef While Fishing Off$ Sullivans Island. Charleston, S. C., Jane 5. Charles Ashley, a prominent young lawyer of Aiken, who has been staying on Sullivans Island with his mother at Station 28, about a week, was drowned yesterday af ternoon and despite a vigorous search last night and today, the body had not been recovered. He was fishing at the upper end of the island, having taken position on a reef with his dog. It appears that he must have lost sight of the rapidity of the incoming tide and w hen he determined to return to the beach, instead of taking the circuitous route by which he had reached the reef, be attempted to take a short cut and he suddenly found himself in deep water and unable to help himself. His calls for help were mistaken for calls to his dog to follow him and another tragedy was added toa spot where several have occurred. At the same place an Aiken lady was drowned several years ago. Mr. Ashley left his boarding house at about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, taking with him a crab bing net and basket, planning to catch a mess of crabs for supper. His pet dog went along with him. Friends in cottages along the beach watched his progress toward Breach Inlet, and saw him go out, the tide being low, along a reef that is no tably treacherous. He waved his hands to watchers from time to time, and was apparently enjoying the novel excursion. Meanwhile tide had come in shutting from sight parts of the sand reef, and when Mr. Ashley discovered that he was being cut off, he turned shoreward. Unfamiliar with the safe course to take he tried to wade back across intervening waters, and suddenly found himself over his head* ^-Uj&^l? 10 swim, and being Physically weak, Mr. Ashleycalled ^for* help, his voic?^reac'fiihg1 em? dren playing on the beach, but they misunderstood his calls, thinking he was commanding his dog to follow him, perhaps. His dog made its way to tho shore safely, and later the crab net and basket were found on the beach There is d^ep gloom at the Laird cottage, known as Aiken Den, at station 28, and in the neighborhood where Mr. Ashley and his widowed mother were staying. Mrs. Ashley is overcome with grief. He was an j only son, his brother meeting death some time ago from fatal burns. Mr. Ashley bad visited Sullivans Island before, enjoying a large cir cle of friends who admired him for his genial disposition and charming manner: \, For the past year or two the r?ef where Mr. Ashley met his death has been considered dangerous by those using it for bass. The shifting sands in this section have changed the character of the beach, and now a long reef runs oft' from the shore, that is covered by water when tide is high, although any oue fadiiliar with thc lay of the land can'make his way back safely to the shore by following the course of the reef carefully. for the Free Library. Miss Marie M. Abney who has charge of the Edgetield flee library, announces that some tin.j the latter part of June she will present to the people of Edgetield the play entitled "The Great Catastrophe" which is sure to please the audience. The proceeds are to used solely for the benefit of the library and it is hoped that the public will aid Miss Abney in keeping up that much needed in stitution. She has worked faith fully fur the library for a number of years against odds and without troubling the public for aid; but, now she asks it,-not money for nothing, but money for a good cause, and for your money's worth at the play. Miss Abney under stands that the Edgefield chapter IT. I). C. intends to have a play noun for the benefit of the chapter. She desires to fix the date for her plau so that it will not conflict with that. Many new books have been re cently added to the library, the gifts of friends; but, it is desired to add more just as Goon as poRsibb", and the reading public of Edgefield should come to the assistance of Miss Abney and givo her play an overflowing house. Commissioner Watson Will Put a i Lop to Traffic in Impure Foodstuffs. Columbia, S. C., Jane 7,-"The bourhas come when a halt is going to be called in Sooth Carolina as far as J am able to do it under state and federal law, and I don't hesi tate to say that no matter who the man,is or how big the firm or cor poration is, if I can get the evi dence that will convict him of fur nishing1 dangerous prodncts leading to th? destruction of life, I pro pose ;to use every means in my power to land him either in a slate br federal prison." This emphatic statement was made'today by Commissioner Wat son in discussing the pure food and drug act, the enforcement of which has been placed under the direction of the state department of agricul ture. One inspector has been ap pointed and is actively engaged in enforcing the law. A laboratory bas been established in connection with the feedstuffs laboratory. "Let's look at another phase of this situation," continued the com missioner, "brought about by the fact that: South Carolina has so many years been a dumping ground for impure and unsound foods, and in doing so remember this, that our people buy nearly everything that they eat^?from manufacturers in distant states. For hog products alone we 'probably spend at least $15,000,000 a year; for dairy pro ducts we spend $20,000,000; for Western meats and canned goods, a sum I dare not mention; for flour alone $20,000,000 annually, and catsup, soda crackers, syrups and candies, and, indeed, everything almost tbafr.we eat, sums that range into milliobs. I know'of one gro cery establishment alone that sells 5,000 cases of canned goods every year and fully two-thirds of these are cans of ^vegetables. A low ave rage value j -jr case would represent Jnthis O^j-Jteji' an annual expen dituTe of a?^t ^^?^ri^Sr^*^'-^ A Picnic in Honor of Veterans. (Communicated.) The Mary Ann Buie chapter of thc Daughters of the Confederacy of Johnston issued invitations to GS veterans to a picnic at the hand some residence of Mr. Frank War ren on Juue 3, this being the birth day of Jefferson Davis, the dear president of the Confederacy. The officers are: President, Mrs. J. H. While; vice-president, Mrs. M. T. Turner; recording secretary, Miss Zena Payne; corresponding secretary, Miss Clara Sawyer; his torian, Mrs. O. D. BJack; treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Bean; registrar Mrs. John Wright; auditor, Mrs. W. L. Coleman. The following veterans attended the picnic: Messrs. Wavne Perry, J. E. Perry, W. J. Derrick, W. L. Quattlebaum, J. W. Payne, W. H. Dobev, Rev. Joab Edwards, M. W. Clark. F. M. Warren, M. J. Clark, M. Stilwell. The dinner was served on a long tibie and was an abundant variety of chicken salad, chicken salad sand wiches, fried duck, chicken pie, po tato salad, deviled eggs, ice tea, lem onade, hot coffee, country ham, mutton, beef, biscuit, pickle, bread, to.-i.-it., and ever\- variety of cake, pies, and custards-and other good things. After dinner a short out line of the life of Jefferson Davis was given by Mr. A. S. Tompkins. He was followed bv Rev. Joab Ed wards and Rev. E. C. Bailey in ap propriate remarks. The whole de lightful occasion was not only a beautifully substantial token of deep affection lo these noble old veterans, who^e ranks are becoming so rapidly thinned down, but it was another evidence of whit a splendid and attractive womanhood is in our dear Sunny South, to inspire our men to noble deeds of heroic endeav or. It is such women as these that makes it sweet to die for our coun try. Tribute to Mrs. W. T. Quarles. When the nows reached us that ray beloved aunt Mrs. Martha Ann Quurles had breathed hw last Sunday night at 7 o'clock, June 1, her many friends were shocked be yond measure. Loving her as I did, J feel inclined in my humble way to write a few lines as a loving tribute to her memory. She possess ed all the qualities of mind and heart that it takes to make a true womau. She was modest and re served, at the same time always, ready to defend the right, and was always ready and willing to per form any dnty required of her by the church. Several years ago she was mar ried to Mr. W.Thomas Quarlesof! Cold Spring. She was a member o> Red Hill Baptist church, and w. j buried there, though after moving to Plum Branch 6he moved her membership here. She lived here only two years befoie the Lord took her from us. How our heart goes out to her heart broken husband, children, brothers and sisters, know ing how they loved her. She has two boys and one girl gone on be fore and leaves her husband and 6 j children, Mrs. R. A. Christie, Ber tha. Johnnie, Bryan, Henry and lit tle Ethel, two brothers, Messrs. R. L. and J. R. Bod ie, two sisters, Mrs. J. L Strother, Mrs. W. T. Brown, also two little grand-chil dren, many other relatives and friends to mourn her death. May her sweet and gentle spirit rest on her dear children, and may her life be an inspiration to ber loved ones A Niece Director General of the National Con servation Exposition. Mr. Goodman conceived the idea of a big: national exposition for the South, au exposition that should typify the progress the South in making In all lines of endeavor, and one that at the seme time should teach the lesson of conservation. When the gates of the exposition are thrown open on Septem bei 1, in Knoxville, Tenn., one of the great dreams of Mr. Goodman's life will have become a reality. We Must Save the Rural South to the White Race. The greatest problem facing our southern farmers-what is it? In the writer's opinion, it is nei ther more economical production, nor more scientific marketing, nor a better system of rural credits, nor a better educational system. All these matters are important, tre mendously important, and the need for reform with regard to each of them is so pressing that we can ?ayily excuse the earnest ami devot ed workers in each field for crying out, "Eureka! We have found it! This is indeed the South's great est problernl" And yet better farm inc, better marketing, better schools, better rural credits, are after all but the means to an end, and that end is the development of a better rural civili zation. These reforms like the Sab bath, ire made for man, and not man for the reforms. Thc goal and aim of all our striving is the crea tion of a worthy, beautifying, sat isfying ennobling and inspiring ru ral civilization in which men and women can reach their highest de velopment as social beings. And the greatest dauger to such a social order in the south is the menacingly rapid encroachment of the negro farmer upon white terri tory-the fact that the negro far mers are increasing relatively u?> fast, and actually driving out thc white settlers in many sections. Wi do not say this viith any ill-will ?n ward the negro, whose ngnts we havc always defended. We say it regretfully because, and only lu cause, we feel and know that sunn? remedy must be evolved to save our white communities from this dan ger, if the high purpose of all om workers for rural betterment i> not to be cruelly defeated. We nm:-' save the rural south to the white race. The Negro's Unfair Advantage for Driving White People Out. Yet after all, the Japanese prob lem in California is not one-hun dredth part as serious as the negro problem in the south-and more particularly in the rural south. And if it is serious in the rural south, it is serious for the south as a whole, for not only does the permanence of any civilization depend in the long run upon its rural stock, but this fact is especially pertinent with reference to the south, because it is more largely agricultural than 3ny other section of America. The writer is not an alarmist. On the contrary, we have steadily dis counted and discouraged all who seek to stir up trouble between the races h- . the south. We do not want trouble, and we must not have trouble. But the fact must not be forgotten that the way to avoid se rious trouble is to face the facts as they are, detect and watch the symptoms of a disease when they appear, and apply the T?' ly be fore it is too late. The plain fact is that in thou sands and thousands of communi ties in the south, the negro farmers are not only subjecting the white farmers to more or less disastrous economic competition by their low er standards of living, but in many sections the growing number of ne groes is driving the white people to the towns for social reasons. When the white population in a community becomes too small or too scatter -d, when the white farmer's wife ami children find more negro neighbors around them, a tremen dous motive is given for moving away-and if the farmer move.-? some negro will probably buy his lan?i at a sacrifice because other white fanners have the same feeling and do not care to buy laud in a predominantly negro community. - It is, this latter condition that palls i:jr"som6 special -^n?^V' is where the.negro nas ? Snfcrantiy unfair advantages of the white mau. It may be said that economically all the white man wants is "a fair field and no favor," and \hat while the negro is willing to work on cornbread and fat meat, aud is will ing to live in a shanty such as even a Japanese or Chinese would scorn, yet the white man by reason of his superior intelligence can always compete with him successfully in the labor market. But when it comes to the social problem, tie negro, as we have said, has this flagrantly unfair advantage for driving white people ont of the farms and taking the rural south for himself. The writer's father, for example, was himself in his last three years forced to leave the farm ou which the writer grew up and on which he and his ancestors for three generations had farmed, simply because the place became surrounded by negros, and HO pro vided neither a satisfying social lifn nor the neighborly attention of white friends which he needed in his age and sickness. And another white family left the same place last fall largely for the same reason. There is your problem. We can handle the problem of the negro's industrial competition hy increasing the knowledge and efficiency of our white people and by raising the ne gro's own standards of living, but the problem of keeping the negro farmers from pushing white farmer out of their ancestral con'munitu < must be met in another way. And in the writer's opinion, that way in by developing a public sentiment, which will require the negroes to buy land in communities to them selves, instead of breaking up whit' com ni uni ti -s by present system of indiscriminately sandwiching whit-* and negro fanners together.-Prc gressive Farmer. "An Act Most Libera? and Pa triotic." From the Advertiser of Septem ber ?, 18U:>: ".Mr. James M. Rici? ardsoii has sold to Mr. Wm. F Dnrim?e. Esq., fifty bushels of whoat for the families of destitute soldiers, at $3 per bushel. For this wheat Mr. Richardson might just as easily have got *7 |x;r bushel HR too many others are doing. )>. gives us the utmost pleasure t . record all such examples of unsel fishness."