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EstaMiaiie? 1B35L /. L. Af/MS,"__.??ror Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $1.50 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published unless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. LARGEST CIRCULATION IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY. Wednesday, Auguste v " -: The greatest pleasure I '.'now is to do a good act by stealth, and have it found out by accident.-LAMB. Ignorance Or Willful Misrepresentation. "In the southern cotton mills many of the employees are so far under sixteen that it would almost seem as though the cradle had been robbed in order to provide victims to the god Mammom. Instances are by no means rare where the pinch of poverty has so brutalized parents that they have connived with factory superintendents in de ceiving the authorities as to the age of their children, in order to put another worker in the mill and add an additional mite to the family revenue, None who has seen these prematurely old and worn children going to and from the mills can easily forget the impression they make upon the beholder. One in stinctively feels that here are young souls robbed of their birthright and offered up as a sacrifice to greed and ambition." The foregoing paragraph taken from the Farm Journal, a paper published in Philadelphia, shows that its author is either densely ig norant as to the conditions that ac tually obtain in southern mills or willfully represents the facts in the case. There was a time, and not many years ago either, when north ern papers could justly criticise southern mill managers for working children of tender years because they could be had more cheaply than older persons, but there has within the past few years been a very marked change in this respect. Possibly thore are still here and there a few violations of the child labor kws, but they are the excep tion r.ither than the rule. The editor of The Advertiser re cently stopped over between trains in a large mill to^- n and by chance had an opportunity of seeing just what ages were employed in the mill. As we stood near the en trance to the mill about six o'clock in the afternoon talking to a friend, the signal was given for closing down the mill for the night, and in a few minutes a veritable stream of humanity began to pour from the doors of the mill, there being em ployed in all departments about 800 or 900 operatives. Probably three-fourths of the number were boys and men and one-fourth were girls and women. Not a single child of tender years being among the throng. It is manifestly un just and unfair for northern papers to prejudice the people in other parts of the country who are not informed as to actual conditions against the southern mills. The Advertiser ventures the state ment that in New England or any where else will there be found more high-toned and more honorable men as presidents of mills than will be found right here in South Carolina, and in other parts of the south as well. Instead of endeav oring to earn large dividends for their stockholders by evading and violating the law prohibiting child labor in the mills, they are on the contrary spending thousands of dollars by furnishing free schools for these children and by improving conditions generally among the mill villages. For Weakness and Loss of Appetite The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria and builds up the system. A true tonia and sure Appetizer, For adults and children, "-0c j What Others Say Fruits of Whiskey. Aiken county has been very much in the limelight lately. Who says the seven dispensaries in that county have" nothing to do with the prevalence of crime?-Newberry Observer. Perform Small Duties Well. If you are sighing and longing to ac complish some great thing, stop a lit tle while and see how you are per forming the small duties at hand. Sparta nburg Journal. Will Dress Like Mother Kve. Where are we at? By np::t summer we confidently expect the good women to go bare-foot. A trousseau these days weighs four ounces, and can be sent across the United States by par cels post for about eight cents.-Ma rion Star. Shake Like You Mean lt. Few people seem to know how to shake hands. We detest the flabby, fishy shake or touch. We like the strong and earnest hand-shake. It carries with it character, purpose and good will. Try to shake hands sensi bly by all means.-Clinton Chronicle. Rallying Around John L. There seems no longer to exist any doubt that the supporters of the gov ernor have lined up behind John L. McLaurin for governor. This comes as a surprise to many who though t that they already had agreed upon an other man.-Greenville Piedmont. Do Not Expect Too Much. The best way to avoid serious disap pointment with regard to the benefits to be derived from the passage of the pending tariff bill, is not to expect too much. We hope for a good deal of benefit of course; but we frankly do not feel like making any great big promises.-Yorkville Enquirer. Menu of French Restaurants. A news note in the New Yolk Sun chronicles the arrival of the "Italian Steamship Sicillis, from the Mediter ranean, bringing 200 tons of garlic and seventy bushels of snails, chiefly for Italian and French restaurants of the metropolitan district." Here's savory sating for the bon vivants of Gotham! -Columbia Record. Smile Provokers He (during the quarrel)-"Then, by your own account, I didn't tell rou a single truth before we were married. " I She-"You did one; you said ?rou were unworthy of me."-Bos ;on Transcript. | Young Preacher-"What is the jest way to teach the Ten Com naudments?'' Old Preacher- If you have a , jongregaiion of poor, teach them is commandments; if middle-class, is requests; and if rich, merely as | recommendations.-Puck. "Madam," said a cross-tempered j physician to a patient, "if women were admitted to paradise, their Longues would make it a purga tory." "And some physicians, if allowed io practice there," replied the lady, 'would soon make it a desert." F iladelphia Ledger. i "Mamma," asked little three vear-old Freddie, "are we going to beaven some day?" "Yes, dear, I hope so," was the reply. "I wish papa would go, too," continued the little fellow. "Well, and don't you think he will?" asked the mother. "Oh, no," replied Freddie, "he could not leave his business." Pat and Mike were obliged to halt their heavily loaded cart to make way for a funeral. Gazing at the procession, Pat suddenly re marked: "Mike, I wish I knew where I was goin' to die. I'd give $1,000 to know the place where I'm goin' to die." "Well, Pat, what good would it do if yes knew?" Lots," said Pat. "Shure, I'd niver go near thot place." In one of the back streets in'Phil adelphia is a little jewelry store which is making progress-witness this incident: "What's the price of nickel alarm clocks?" "Dwentv-tive cends." "Whatf Why, how's that? Last week you told my son they were a dollar." "Yaw, dat is so. Listen: You area good trien', so I tol' you. Ven I hat some I sells him for von toi lar. Now, I ain'd none I sells him for dwendy-fife cents. Dot makes me a rebutatien for oheab ness, und I don't loose nodding!" Programme Woman's Mission: ry Union, Edgef ield Associ ation, Antioch, August 26-27, 1913. 1st Session, Tuesday morning. 10 a. m. Intercessory Service, Mn M. D. Jeffries. Words of Welcome, Mrs. Mai Brunson. Response, Mrs. F. P. Rush. Roster of Woman's Missionary S< cie?es with reports. Annual Address of Superintenden Mrs. J. L. Mi ms. Presentation of Missionaries an Visitors. Distribution of apportionment care with discussion on. What is dore with the money coi tributed to Bible fund of S. i Board, Mrs. J. 0. Marshall. For what ia our Home Mission coi tribution used, Mrs. W. E. Lot' Our part on Foreign Missions fe next year, Miss Jennie Pattisoi The importance of raising appo tionments. Some plan for raising apportioi ments. Report of standing coramit*?e o literature, Mrs. Fannie Griffig. Recommendations of State Exect tive Board, Mrs. J. W. Peak. Standard of Excellence. Is it attain able and how? Miss Josie Shep pard. Noonday quiet hour with the Bibi conducted by Mrs. Talbert. Greetings from missionaries an( visitors. Election of nominating committee Appointment of committee on tim? and place, and resolutions. Announcements. Dismission. Lunch Hour. Second Session, Tuesday afternoon. Young Woman's Auxiliary Hour. Devotions, Miss Mabelle Strom. Report of Superintendent with fi nancial record. Discussions. The beauty imparted by the Mis sionary Spirit, Miss Royal Peak. God's share of their salary or spend ing money, Miss Snow Jeffries. Report of Standing Committee on Training School, Miss Helen Sal ter. Recommendations of State Execu tive Board, Miss Helen Tillman. Noondav quiet hour led by Miss Edwardina Blalock. Learning Love's Lesson or Personal Service, Mrs. J. R. Fizer, Cor. Sec. W. M. TJ. Announcements. Dismission. Wednesday Morning. 3rd session, 10 o'clook. The Bible as our .guide, by Mrs. "!a r rio Bu risk al ?cv PrwBCCMK Minutes of afternoon session. Address, Mrs. W. W. Lawton, missionary to China. Recommenditions of executive somraitte of association. Report of nominating committee. Election of officers. Report of committee on time and place. Y. P. S. hour. Ila. m. reports from Sunbeam bandsand R. A. chapters. Report of superintendent, Mrs. M. N. Tillman. Discussion-What should be the leader's aim? Mrs. J. T. Little john. Missionary memory book. Developing officers. Sunbeam flag parties. Wheie does the Sunbeam money ?o? Miss Ruby W atson. How does. .Gouth Carolina's Sun heams stand in W. M. U. of S. B. Cf Oui.. . Pattison. Recitation. Paper, Mrs. W. S. Middleton. Song. R. A. Armor, Miss May Roper. Sunbeam play, "Moother Goose and her band as mission workers,' by Antioch Sunbeams in charge of Mrs. Prescott Lyon and Mrs. Louise Lyon Smith. Collection. Announcements. Discussion. Wednesday Afternoon. 4th Bession. Jubilate service, open meeting. Processional of societies march ing with banners singing Jubilate songs. 100th Psalm repeated in concert. The Woman's Hymn. Sketch of Adoniram and Ann Hasseltine Judson, Miss Hortensia Woodson. Hymn, "How firm a foundation" Twenty-five years of organized woik of Woman's Missionary Un ion. Mrs. J. R. Fizer. Reading, "Sing, ye women of the Southland," Miss Florence Peak. History of W. M. U. of Edge field association, Mrs. J. L. Mims. Jubilate hymn, Mrs. Royal Shan nonhouse. Our pagan fields--Rev. W. W. Lawton, Ch?ngchow, China. Children of Light, by Y. W. A. with representatives in costume from different nations. Jubilate offering. Hymn, "The morning light is breaking." Chorus recessional. The Woman's Hymn. Come women, wide proel ai m Life through your Saviour slain; Sing evermore, Christ; God's effulgence bright. Christ, who arose in might, Christ, who crowns you with light, Praise and adore. Come, clasping children's hands, Sisters from many lands, Teach to adore, For the sin-iick^and worn, The weak and over-borne, All who in darkness mourn, Pray, work, yet more. Work with your courage high, Sing of the daybreak nigh, . Your love outpour, Stars shall your brow adorn, Your heart leap with the morn, And by His love up-borne, Hope and adore. Then when the garnered field Shall to our Master yield, A bounteous store, Christ, hope of all the meek, Christ, whom all earth shall seek, Christ, your reward shall speak, Joy evermore. -Fannie E. S. Heck. Raleigh, North Carolina. ''Johnny, who was the first man?" asked the teacher." George Wash ington," replied Johnny. "Why do you think he was the first man?" "Because he was tirnt in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." "No, he wasn't the first man," corrected Roberf. "lt says in my history that Washington married a widow, so there must have been an other fellow ahead of him."-Lip pincott's." ( PRETTY WEDDING GOWN FOR BRIDE NOT PREPARED FOR A LAVISH DISPLAY. Can Be Worn on Many Other Occ? .lons Than the Supreme One for Which lt ls Designed-Has New Features. The wedding gown for the prospec tive brida, who does not care to at tempt lavish display In her trousseau, are shown here. They are simple but chic achievements in the way of gowning. They are of the sort that the bride will enjoy wearing as long as they last. Both are made of satin I Dhanneuse. They would develop as j veil In crepe de chine, crepe meteor, >oplIn or other of the supple materials vhich are popular. .^pntrary to a very good custom, th? ..-.--n ?.-?? ..ntl---n lace drapery instead of sleeves and has a "V" shaped opening at the neck. This is an innovation for the regula tion wedding gown has long sleeves and a high neck. But this little gown is made without a train and worn with a short veil of point de espirt bordered with Princess lace. It is designed to answer the purpose of a white gown for the wedding and to be useful as a little dinner or party gown afterward. The pretty veil is square and draped yon the head like a cap. It ia worn with a wreath of white myrtle flowers which are as appropriate as orange blossoms. A corsage bouquet of myr tle and crange blossoms and buds adornB the bodice. Instead of a bridal bouquet the bride carries a white satin prayer book. The skirt just escapes the floor. It ls long and narrow and the seam at the side front is spilt, showing a fan of lace let In. The gown ls worn over a thin petticoat of white silk. Voiles In white this season are woven in great variety of design and sheer white cotton crepes show beau tiful effects unrivaled In other fab rics. They are of a dazzling snowy whiteness and cost about the same aa satin. They should not be overlooked when the prospective bride ia consid ering her wedding gown. A white voile or crepe, embroidered by hand and made up with a little good lace leaves nothing to be desired In the way of beauty or elegance. They are worn over slipB of satin for the wed?l&e. Summerland College For Women NEXT SESSION BEGINS SEPT 16th, 1913. Offers a liberal education under positive Chris tian influences. Expenses very moderate. Ideal location. Rocms furnished with everything needed: bed, dresser, washstand, chairs, rugs, linen, electric lights, steam heat hot and cold water. For further information address P. E. MONROE, President, Batesburg or Leesville, S. C. Monuments and Tombstones. I represent the Spartanburg Marble and Granite works in this section and shall be pleased to show you designs and quote pricer on all kinds of work. Write me a card if you are interested and I will call to see you. John R. Tompkins, Edgefield, S. Carolina Hot Weather Garments You cannot control the mercury but you can suit your clothing to the weather. The "good old summer time" is here to remain for 4 months, so you had better provide the light weight gar ments that will insure comfort. We have light weight clothing in all of the popular colors and weaves. We have oxfords for men and. boys that are stylish and dura able. Try a Grosset or a Selz-Schwab Oxford We have light weight underwear of all ktnds7 can rit any size and satisfy any taste. We have stylish hats in straw panama and tilts. We have the largest assortment of hosiery ve have eve- carrie* I. We aie sole agents for the Eclipse Shirts te best shirts on the market for the money. Dorn & Mims Saves ^pensive Trips IT WAS PESSARY for the Attorney to have a oer^j taj{, w'lth a c]jent jn a distant city. 1 ne Tney WOuld seriously interfere with several incant engagements made for that day. He used thu ng D?stance Bell Telephone, haa a satisractory, with ^ ?[stsmt c?ent ^ was able to keep &s engagements at home. The Long Dise BeU Telephone increpes che efficiency of busx men who adapt it tQ ffa?s needs. It can serv^ ^ satisfaction and economy. Br^L^ve yon a Bell Telephone! SOUTHEBBELL TELEPHONE AND TEL^APH COMPANY