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??OME A IA H. '^?3^ JB. TO HELPS WORK OF CIVIC SECRETARY iWew Town Official Has Become an Im portant Factor in Ameri can Ufe. I There ls a new official in American ?dty life-the civic eecretary. He rep ?resente the link between education ?and life In the big cities. For a num jber of years American educators have ibsen striving to bridge the chasm that [seemed to exist between educational ^influences and the every day lives of ?the people. By means of evening acnools, libraries, extension lectures land more recently civic, social and ^recreational centers much has been Idone. lt has remained to combine .these connecting educational forces "under one active officer, and this has fieen accomplished by the new position k>t civic secretary. The civic secretary at Duluth, Minn.. |is appointed by the board of public ?welfare of that city. He has charge of Jail the local social center work. Plans . ito secure the same sort of officer are (reported to be under way in several lotber cities of the middle weBt. The (Official may not always be called the ."civic secretary," but his functions are {generally the same. He organizes edu jcational extension work; gives intelli {gent and sympathetic aid to play and [recreation; stimulates discussion of ; pa bile problems; in short, he consoli dates and directs the civic agencies of ?ihe community for the benefit of all 'the citizens. In Superior, Wis., a "city exposition" fia planned by the civic secretary, who Js here called "director of the civic ?.center department." In this city ex 'position not only local industries but 'the educational and municipal institu tions will have an opportunity to ex hibit their methods and results. The .exposition idea ie only a single item in a large program mapped out by the director. There will be various social and recreational activities, lecture courses, civic and ward improvement .clubs, and a clipping bureau will be ?established to co'lect information on isocial, civic and municipal matters. BEQUESTS ALL COULD ENJOY 'Money Left for Public Parks Would j Keep Donor's Memory Ever in Remembrance. He hath left you all his walks, JHIB private arbors, and new planted or chards, ^*^bKnd to^yoir'helrs for eveTrcommon%?eas ures, ^Tt> walk abroad and recreate yourselves. -Julius Caesar. . Why do not more persons wishing 'to benefit the people after their de liaise leave, for park purposes, their Iprlvate gardens to the dear public? *Wnat more ejective way to insure ?remembrance after one is gone could ;be dev ed? Those who provide in 'their wills for silly shafts of Btone, ?etc., do the public no lasting benefit, nor do they perpetuate a memory of the donor, for they leave nothing worthy of remembrance or that proves .either a boon or a benefit to their fel 'low-man. Parks, either large or small, lare imperishable monuments to tho * ifellow-being who, in his wisdom, .craved remembrance from his kind. Misuse of Vines. The mission of the vine, in its rela tion to dwelling houses, is to soften ;the harsh, monotonous lines of arch itecture, to extend its beautiful tracery 'partially over the sides of the building 'so that sprays of stem and foliage have their beauty accentuated by a suitable .background. Its misuse con slsts of allowing it to grow in thick .'ened mass, obscuring all lines of arch Itectural beauty, shutting out light and air, thus conducive to unhealthfu atmosphere, funeral aspect and a gen jeral air of depression suggestive ol 'tomb-like darkness and silence. Vines fare glorious in their proper use, bul ?become nuisances by abuse. Basic Idea of City Planning. The basic topic of city planning ii ithe clear recognition of the fact tba no one can accept responsibility roi -any smallest element in the comple: unit that we call a city without par ticlpating also in the joint, undivide< ,end complete responsibility for the fu ture excellence or inferiority of th< city as a whole, says Frederick Lav .Olmsted, in the American City. Thia Joint responsibility is one whicl ;C&nnot be shifted, even though ou ?knowledge and powers be inad?quat to the task of meeting it completely. San Diego to Have Civic Center. San Diego, Cal., is to have a civil .center and the Business Men's am .Civic association are determined ti make it a model of Its kind. The idei .of locating it so that the courthous ?will be on the north, the park In th' center and the city hall on the south .with the enlarged San Diego hotel 01 -tfhe west and the chamber of corr merce on the east of the park, ha aroused tue admiration and enthus! ?asm of eSs. Excess Condemnation. Without tne principle of excess coi Kiemnation American cities must eitne ,be planned from the very beginninf ter else city planning on any effectiv ;scale must be abandoned, for the co? jls prohibitive. APPROVE 'SAFETY FIRST' IDEA Railroad Employes Enthusiastically Respond to the Request for a Greater Degree of Care. A student of railway economics says the greatest problem the rail road has to solve in its efforts to con serve human life is to find ways to protect those who will not protect themselves. One serious feature of this problem wss the carelessness of railroad em ployes, but conditions are vastly bet ter than they were a few years ago. In order to make their employes more careful, the larger companies have inaugurated a aystem of "sur prise tests." These are conducted among all classes of employes. Such tests are given at unexpected times and under unusual conditions, so that they reveal to just what ex tent rules are broken and risks taken. A record of tests made last year by che Pennsylvania lines is an excellent indication of the hearty support that employes are giving this great "safe ty first" movement. And the purpose of such tests is to insure the safety both of employes and the public at large. Railroad of ficials realize that if the two classes are to be properly protected, every employe who has anything to do with shop practice, with maintenance of way, or with the operation of trains must refrain from "taking chances" of any kind. Employes, the Pennsylvania finds, are gladly co-operating to this end. Agreeable results have marked every stage of the safety campaign, to such ?rn extent that the number of cases * f carelessness or negligence reported is' less than one per cent, af the total number of tests made. JACKRABBIT STOPS A TRAIN Little Animal's Body Was Hurled Against the Air Hose, Setting the Brakes. How a jackrabbit stopped the crack Great Northern express train is re lated by H. H. Dean of Hfllyard. Washington, the engineer who stood at the throttle when the incident oc curred. Here is the engineer's own version of the affair: "We were coming through Naylor when the accident occurred," declared Mr. Dean. "We were bowling along about 50 miles an hour, pulling our full complement of coaches, when I saw a jackrabbit coming toward us full speed in the middle of the track. The animal evidently was confused by the brilliant glare from the electric headlight and made no effort to get out of the way. Just before we struck him he stopped and crouched down, and after the engine pilot passed over him the airbrakes began tc work and the train came to a sudden ^topf the air register, showing^, the brakes set on the emergency. "The fireman and I got out to in vestigate, and found that the air-hose had been uncoupled between the en gine and tender. There were blood stains and pi?ces of fur on the coup ling, and it was evident that the bodj of the rabbit had been thrown againsi the hose with sufficient force to brea! the connections." CROSSING SIGNAL This invention is particularly d: rected to mechanism adapted to b actuated by a train approaching th crossing, the control being effected b means of a suitable electric circu? The principal object is to provide crossing signal adapted to be actuate ?'hen a train approaches the crossin in order to give "warning to those i the vicinity of the crossing, the coi struction contemplating a signal cha acterized by an oscillating arm.-Sc entitle American. Aroused English Admiration. For the first time on record netv bulletins taken by wireless were r cently displayed on a moving trail when passengers on an American ral road were astonished to see the la est foreign and home dispatch* spread before their eyes as they wei being whirled along at 60 miles 8 hour. The Scranton Times sent 2E words from the wireless station to ti moving train, the messages dealii with internal and external affairs, few days previously the same railwi company successfully experiment* with the transmission by wireless < running orders to a train staff.-Lo don Mail. Rabbit Stops a Train. Traffic at Fraserburgh (Englani railroad station was held up for minutes by a rabbit. When Signalnn Morrison pulled the lever to lower tl signal for an oncomiug train tl switch failed to act. Investigation w made, and the rabbit was discovered the detector box. It had been trapp when thc- lever was pulled, and one 1 was firmly fixed between the govei lug points. (Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium) Prompt Powerful Permanent Its beneficia.' ef- Stubborn cases Good results are fects are usually yield to P. P. P. lasting-it cu rec felt very quickly when other med i- you to stay cured cines aro useless P. P. P. Makes rich, red, pure blood-cleanses the entire system-clears the brain - strengthens digestion and nerves. A positive specific for Blood Poison and skin diseases. Drives out Rheumatism and Stops the Pain; ends Malaria; is a wonderful tonic and body-builder. Thousands endorse it. F. V. LIPPMAN CO. SAVANNAH, GA. r I J. C. LEE, President F. E. Gibson, See. and^Treas. I FARMERS, MERCHANTS, BUILDERS, If you are going to [build, remodel or repair, we invite youi|inquiries, COMPLETE HOUSE BILLS A SPECIALTY. We manufacture and deal in doors, sash, blrnd? stairs, interior trim, store fronts and fixtures, pews, pulpits, etc., rough and dressed lumber, lath, pine and cypress shingles, flooring, ceiling and siding. Distributing agents for Flintkote roofing Estimates cheerfully and carefully roane. Woodard Lumber Co. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Corner Roberts and Dugas Streets, Our Motto: SSE Wu EX IN AUGUSTA MAKE The J. Willie levy Co., You? HE SPRINi G FOR MEN OUR WO A SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS ETC. THE MOST Ur TO-DATE IN THE SOUTH. Ci KT YOUR PACKAGES TOGETHER HERE. WAITING ROOMS FOR THE LADIES. There's A Ray Of Hope and a deal of consequent comfort for the widow and orphan when the departed father has had the forethought and wisdom to have his life insured. His loved ones are provided for in such case, but what of the widow and children of the improvident? Think of this, men, before it is too late. In life and health is the only time you can insure. E. J. Norris, Edgefield, South Carolina. * METAL SHINGLES Are Stormproof They interlock and overlap in such a way that the hardest driv ing rain or sifting snow cannot possibly get under them. Besides this-they last indefinitely, and never need repairs. Another point-They're very reasonable in first cost. You can learn all about them from Stewart & Kernaghan Edgefield, South Carolina. 4 Don't Read If not interested. But you are obliged to be interested where mon ey is to be saved in the purchase of necessities of life both for your self and livestock. We are now in our warehonse, corner of Fenwick and Cumming streets, two blocks from the Union Passenger Station where we have the most modern warehouse in Augusta with floor space of 24,800 equa.e feet and it is literally packed with Groceries and feeds from cellar to roof. Our stock must be seen to be appre ciated. Oar expenses are at least $450.00 a month less since discon tinuing onr store at 863 Broad street, and as goods are unloaded from cars to warehense, we are in a position to name very close prices. If you really want the worth of your money see or write us ARRINGTON BROS. & CO, Augusta, Ga. mm ffeM&tterWhal CopyrieM 1909, br C. E. Zinmcrm?n Co.-No. 10 No matter what your walk in life, or what your station may be, you have an opportu nity to be the possessor of a bank account, and it only re mains for you to realize the importance of this one thing, to render you independent. OFFICERS: J. C. Sheppard, Pres. ; B. E. Nicholson? Vioe pres.; E. J. Miras, Cashier; J. H. Allen, assistant Cashier DIRECTORS: J. C. Sheppard, J. Wm. Thurmond, Thos. H. Rainsford, .>c... Rainsford B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, J. H. Allen Wholesale and Retail ROOFING MATERIALS Tin plate, galvanised eorrugatad iron shingles, rubber roofing, etc. Galvanized iron eornice and sheet metal work, skylights, etc. Stoves, ranges, mantels, tiling, grates, paints, oils, varnishes, etc. 1009 Broad St., AUGUSTA, GA. A. E. PADGETT, President W. H. HARLING, Cashier THOS. H. RAINSFORD. WM. A. BYRD, Vice President. Asst. Cashier. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS PROFITS $118,000.00 THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. State and County Depository Desires to thank its patrons and the public for the liberal patronage it has enjoyed during the past year. Twenty-three years of close personal relations with our patrons with the satisfactory service we have given our many depositors establishes the basis upon which we solicit new accounts. Our combined capital and surplus profits our conservative methods, and our long successful experience enables us to offer the best service. We are alwi y 3 in position to extend to our customers such accommodations as their business, their balances and their credit justifies. We Invite New Accounts for the Yeer 1914. Leading Jewelry Store When in Augusta come in and iuspect our large stock of Cut Glass, China, Sil verware, Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, Etc. We bny from the leading n.anufacturers and importers. Your repair work solicited. mm A. J. Renkl, 706 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia.