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FEW SHEEP PAY WELL Animals Are Most Profitable In vestment for Farmers. Owner of Flock of Thirty-six Grade 6hropehires Cleared $298 in One Year-Animals Given No Es pecial Attention. (By J. M. BELL.) The small farmer should always "have a flock of sheep on hand, as these animals are one of the most profitable investments that he can "handle. This is an account of the proceeds derived from a flock of 36 grade .Shropshire ewes in one season. This flock received no especial at tention, so far as feed and care were .concerned, although, of course, at lambing time they were well looked rafter. The ewes who did not take their Iambs naturally were induced to nurse them if possible; if not, then "these neglected lambs were raised on the bottle, but in the entire flock of 36 lambs that were not two that had to "be raised by hand. The owner of this flock tells me that "his 36 lambs netted him $6.50 each on the farm; that the wool from the 36 ewes and one buck, who sheared an -average of six pounds each, netted 30 -cents the pound. This makes 36 lambs at $6.50 the head, $234; 216 pounds of wool at 30 First Prize Shropshire. '?cents the pound, $64.80; total, $298.80. These sheep were allowed the run of the fields that had good grazing on them the major part of the year, and .during the winter season, when the weather was very severe, the little flock was given a ration of hay, but they were never given any grain. When the snow was on the ground .or the nights were very cold they were put in the hay barn and just fed hay, a mixture of timothy, grass and .clover. This ls a fair illustration ot what can be done with a few well bred .sheep at minimum expense, so far as leed and attention are concerned. CONTROL OF SOIL MOISTURE ?Many Gardeners Not Doing Much to Increase Supply of Humus-Cover Crops Are Valuable. Most market gardeners depend upon the supply of soil humus and upon till age operations to control soil moisture. Both factors are exceedingly import ant. Soils which are well charged with humus or decaying organic matter usually contain enough moisture to .grow good crops of vegetables, pro Tided the soil is properly tilled. A host of growers, however, are not doing as much au they might to increase the humus supply of the soil. It ls un necessary to rely wholly upon stable manures. Cover crops of crimson clov er, rye, vetch, oats, etc., are usually .easy to start and their value In adding to the humus content of the soil is very great. FIRE FOR TENT CATERPILLAR Lighted Torch Applied to It3 Home Evenings or Mornings Catches the Worm In Quantities. If the tent caterpillar pitches its "home in your orchard, remember that its flock is gathered together in the home at night, the members going forth by day to look for food. A torch applied to the home evenings or early mornings catches ihe worm in quan tities. If In midsummer you find a bunch of brown worms with red markings clustered on the trunk of a walnut or apple tree do not be alarmed but get busy. Like the swarm of bees they will not hang there many hours for they are only molting. By the next day the old skins alone will be left to tell the story, while the larvae, each in a bright, new coat, will be scattered over the tree, rapidly denud ing It of its leaves. This is the hand maid moth, easily kept In check by taking advantage of its peculiar hab its. Good Poultry Food. The patented poultry foods are ex pensive, and no better than the fol lowing, which is recommended, by a .high authority and which will prove sufficient food for one day for 125 fowls: Barley meal, three pounds; cornmeal, six pounds; ground oats, three and one-half pounds; cottonseed meal, one-half pound; potatoes, three and one-half pounds; clover hay, three and one-half pounds. Dig Out the Borers. Peach borers are best destroyed by digging them out. While lt is a slow process, there is really no other way. Notice of Election. (Continued from Sixth Page.) debtedness, as proposed by Joint Reso lution entitled 'A Joint Resolution to amend Section 7, Article VIII, of the Constitution, relating to bonded in debtedness by adding a proviso thereto as to the City of Florence'-Yes." Those opposed to the said amendment will deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed there on: "Constitutional Amendment to Section 7, Article VIII, of the Consti tution, relating to municipal bonded in debtedness as proposed by a Joint Res olution, entitled 'A Joint Resolution to amend Section 7, Article VIII, of the Constitution, relating to municipal bonded indebtedness by adding a pro viso thereto as to the City of Florence' -No." No. 551. A Joint Resolution to Amend Section ? 7, of Article VIII, of the Constitu tion of this State by adding a Pro viso thereto so as to Empower the i Cities of Chester and Sumter each to Issue Bonds to an Amount not Ex ceeding Fifteen Per Cent, of the As sessed Value of the Taxable Property Therein for the Improvement ol Streets and Sidewalks. Section 1. Constitutional Amendment Permitting Chester and Sumter to Issue Bonds for Street Improvements.-Be it resolved by the General Assembly of t ie State of South Carolina, That Sei - tion 7, of Article VIII, of the Consti tution, be amended as follows: Add ai the end of the said section the follow ing: Provided, further, That the limi tation imposed by this section and Sec tion 5, of Article X, of the Constitution, shall not apply on the bonded indebted ness incurred by the Cities of Chester and Sumter, but the said Cities of Chester and Sumter may increase each its bonded indebtedness to an amount not exceeding fifteen per cent, of tire assessed value of the taxable property therein where said bonds are issued for the sole purpose of paying the ex penses or liabilities incurred or to be i incurred in the improvement of streets and sidewalks where the abutting prop erty owners are being assessed for two thirds or one-half of the cost thereof. I Sec. 2. That the electors voting at the next general election for Represen tatives favoring such amendment shall cast a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Section 7, of Article VIII, of the Constitution, by adding a proviso empowering the Cities of Ches ter and Sumter to each increase its bonded indebtedness to fifteen per cent, of the taxable value of the prop erty therein-Yes." And those voting against said amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amend ment to Section 7, of Article VIII, of the Constitution, by adding thereto a proviso empowering the Oitieo os Ches ter and Sumter each to increase its bonded indebtedness to fifteen per cent of the taxable value of the property therein-No." No. 553. A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amend ment to Article X of the Constitution, by Adding Thereto a Section to be Designated as Section 15a) to Em power the Towns of Latta and Dillon to Assess Abutting Property for Per. mauent Improvements. Section 1. Constitutional Amendment to Permit Towns of Latta and Dillon to Assess Abutting Property.-Be it re solved by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, That the fol lowing amendment to the Constitution, Article X, to be known as Section 15a of said Article, be agreed to by two thirds of the members elected to each House, and entered on the Journals, respectively, with yeas and nays taken thereon, and be submitted to the quali fied electors of the State at the next general election thereafter, for Repre sentatives, to wit: By adding the fol lowing section to Article X of the Con stitution, to be and be known as Sec tion 15a. Section 15a. The General Assembly may authorize the corporate authorities of the Towns of Latta and Dillon to j levy an assessment upon abutting property for the purpose of paying for permanent improvements on streets and sidewalks, or streets or sidewalks, immediately abutting such property: Provided, That a majority of the own ers of the property abutting upon the streets or sidewalks, or part of either proposed to be improved, and upon the condition that the corporate authorities shall pay at least one-half of the costs of such improvements. Sec. 2. Elections.-That the elect ors voting at such general election in favor of the proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed there on: "Amendment to Article X of the Constitution, by adding Section 15a, empowering the Towns of Latta and Dillon to assess abutting property for permanent improvements-Yes." And those voting against said proposed amendment shall" deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Section 15a, em powering the Towns of Latta and Dillon to assess abutting property for perma nent imp:ovements-No. " Sec. 3. The Managers of Election shall canvass said vote and certify the result as now provided by law, and shai! provide a separate box for said ballot. j No. 558. A Joint Resolution to Amend Section 1, Article XII, of the Constitution, by Striking Out the Words "Blind, Deaf and Dumb" After the Word "Insane" on Line Two, and Before the Word "And" on Line Two. Section 1. Constitutional Amend ment with Reference to "Blind, Deaf and Dumb."-Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, That the following amendment to Section 1, Article XII, of. the Constitution of the State of South Carolina be, and agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each House, and entered on the Journal, respectively, with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and be sub mitted to the qualified electors of the. State at the next general election thereafter lor Repr?sent?es, to wit: By. striking out the words "blind, deaf and dum V on line two of Section 1, Article XII; of the Constitution, so that said section, when so amended, is to be, and be known as, Section 1, Ar ticle XII, and shall read as follows: Section 1. Institutions for the care of the insane and poor shall aways fostered and supported by this St; and shall be subject to such regula ti as the General Assembly may em Sec 2. Election.-That the elecl voting at such general election in fa of the proposed amendment shall posit a ballot with the following wi plainly written or printed there "Amendment to Section 1, Article} of the Constitution, by striking out words 'blind, deaf and dumb' on . two of said section. For amendmt Yes." Those voting against said I posed amendment shall deposit a ba with the following words plainly writ or printed thereon: 'Amendment Section 1, Article XII, of the Consti tion, by striking out the words 'bli deaf and dumb," on line two of s section. For amendment, No." Sec. 3. The Managers of Elect shall canvass said vote and certify result as now prescribed by law, J shall provide a separate box for s ballot. No. 560. A Joint Resolution Proposing an Amei ment to Article X of the Constitut by Adding Thereto Sectiom 17, to JB power the Town of Fort Mill to 1 sess Abutting Property for Pern nent Improvement. Section 1. Constitutional Amei ment Permitting Town of Fort Mill Assess Abutting Property for Stn Improvement.-Be it resolved by t General Assembly of the State of Sot Carolina, That the following amei ment to the Constitution. Article X, known as Section 17 of said article, a be agreed to by two-thirds of the me bers elected to each House and entei on the Journals, respectively, with t yeas and nays taken thereon, and submitted to the qualified electors of t State at the next general election the: after for Representatives, to wit: A the following section to Article X the Constitution, to be, and to be kno1 as Section 17: Section 17. The General Asseml may authorize the corporation au tho ties of the Town of Fort Mill to levy assessment upon the abutting propel for the purpose of paying for pent nent improvements on streets and sic walks, or streets or sidewalks, immei ately abutting such property: Pi vided, That said improvements be < dered only upon the written consent two-thirds of the owners of poper abutting upon the streets or sidewall! and upon the condition that the corpc ate authorities shall pay at least or half of the cost of such improvement Sec. 2. That the electors voting such general election in favor of t proposed amendment shall deposit ballot with the following words plain written or printed thereon: "Amen ment of Article X of the Constitutio by adding Section 17, empowering tl Town of Fort Mill to assess abuttii property for permanent improveme: -Yes. And those voting against tl proposed amendment shall deposit ballot with the following words plain written or printed thereon: "Amen ment to Article X of the Constitutio by adding Section 17, empowering ti Town of Fort Mill to assess abuttir property for permanent improvemei Sec. 3. The Managers of Eelectic shall canvass said vote and certify ti result as now provided by law, ar shall 'provide a separate box for sai ballot No. 571. A Joint Resolution Proposing an A ment ment to Article X of the Constitutio by Adding Thereto Section 16, to Eh power the Cities of Anderson, Greer wood and Towns of Bennettsville, Tin monsville and? Henea Path to Asses Abutting Property for Permanent In provements. Section 1. Constitutional Amendmen for Assessment of Abutting Propert for Street Improvement in Andersor Greenwood, Bennettsville, Timmonsvill and Honea Path.-Be it resolved by th General Assembly of the State of Sou t Carolina, That the following amend ment to Article X be agreed to by two thirds of the members elected to ead House, and entered on the Journal, re spectively, with yeas and nays takei thereon, and to be submitted to th qualified electors of the: State at th next general election thereafter foi Representatives, to wit: Add the fol lowing section to Article X of the Con stitntion, to be and be known as Sec tion 16: Section 16. The General Assembly may authorize the Cities of Anderson, Greenwood and Towns of Bennettsville, Timmonsville and Honea Path to levj an assessment upon abutting propert) for the purpose of paying for perma nent improvements on streets and side walks immediately abutting such prop esty: Provided, That said improve ments be ordered only upon the written consent of a majority of the owners of property abutting upon the street, side walk or part of either proposed to be improved, and upon condition that said corporate authorities shall pay at least one-half of the costs of isuch improve ments. Sec. 2. That those electors at the said election voting in favor of the said amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Ar ticle X of the State Constitution by adding Section 16, empowering the Cities of Anderson, Greenwood and Towns of Bennettsville, Timmonsville and Honea Path to assess abutting property for permanent improvements -Yes." And those voting against the said amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly writ ten or printed thereon: "Amendment to Article X of the State Constitution, by adding Section 16, empowering the Cities of Anderson, Greenwood and Towns of Bennettsville, Timmonsville and Honea Path to assess abutting property for permanent improvement -No;" Provided, That the Act of the General Assembly putting in force this amendment shall not be operative in the City of Anderson and the Town of Honea Path until the same be submitted 'to the qualified electors of said city I and town for approval. The following Managers of election at the various precincts in the said County: Timmerman-L. J. Claxton, Jno. Rut land, M. C. Whitlock. Johnston-P. B. Wates, Jr., J. R. Hart, T. S. Rhoden. Trenton-J. C. Berry, Harold Crouch, Ed. Pardue. Edgefield C. H. Pickens-J. T. McMa nus, J. A. Holland, W. S. Covar. Edgefield C. H. Wise-Yancy Bryant, Andrew Covar, Earnest Arthurs. Meeting Street-S. H. Allen, M. A. ! Watson, W. C. McCary. Parksville-R. E. Buasey, J. P, Black well, Frank Parker. Pleasant Lane-L. H. Hamilton, E. M. Timmerman, Milledge Byrd. Rehoboth-P. B. West, J. H. Stone, W. A. Winn. Plum Branch-W. H. Parks, Will Banks, W. G. Mallett Modoc-Warren McDaniel, Grover McDaniel, Charlie Seigler. Red Hill-Byrd tfcLendon, R. E. Cheatham, Rev. J. T. Littlejohn. Cheatham's Store-John McGee, D. D. Brunson, M. W. Seigler. Mathis-W. D. Cheatham, E. B. Hammond, T. C. Mathis. Liberty Hill-E. M. Whatley, E. P. Winn, Will Whatley. Merriwether-R. W. Morgan, J. W. Boyd, H. D. Strom. Ropers-J. W. Mundy, D. E. Lan ham, E. H* Hill. The managers at each precinct named above are requested to delegate one of their number to secure boxes and blanks for the election at the office of S. M Smith, at Edgefield, S. C., at 11.00 o'clock Monday morning, Novem ber 2, 1914. HANSFORD RHODEN, E. W. SAMUEL, C. WARD, Commissioners of State and County Elections for Edgefield County, S C. Oct 21, 1914. Hopeless Lung Trouble Cured. Many recoveries from lung; troub les are due to Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It strengthens the lungs, checks the cough and gives relief at once. Mr. VV S Wilkins, Gates, N. 0. writes "I used Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey in a case given up as hopeless and it effected a complete cure." Get a bottle of Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. If your cough is dry and hacking let it trickle down the throat, you will surely get re lief. Only 25c at your druggist. Apply Sloan's Freely for Lum bago. Your attacks of lumbago are not nearly so hopeless as they seem. You can relieve them almost in stantly by a simple application of Sloan's Liniment on the back and loins. Lumbago is a form of rheu matism, and yields perfectly to Sloan's, which penetrates quickly all in through the sore, tender mns cles, limbers up the back and makes it feel fine. Get a bottle of Sloan's liniment for 25 cents of any drug gist and have it in the house against colds, sore and swollen joints, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciati ca and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, but it does give almost instant relief. MANY TROUBLES DUE TO AN INACTIVE LIVER Many of the troubles of life such pas headache, indigestion, constipa tion and lack of energy are due to inactive livers. GRIGSBVS LIV-VER-LAXis a natural, yegetable remedy that will get the liver right and make these troubles disappear. It has none of the dangers or disagreeable effects of calomel. Get a 60c or $1 bottle of this splendid remedy from your drug gist today. Every bottle bears the likeness of L. K.. Grigsby, who guarantees it through. GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. and Gall Sores Don't take chances on the services of a good work ani mal by overlooking the small scratch or harness burn. Be prepared before hand. Dr. Boyd's Sure-Pop Magnetic Ointment heals if you work your horse. Heals any sort of skin abrasion or ulcer. It's a guaranteed rem edy that you can depend upon. Money refunded if it fails to do all we claim for it. Large box 25c. For Sale by D. F. Morgan, Edgefield, S. C. ailPlfl Ell'? IS THE ONLY ISL il ARNICA SALVE 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 tonio and Ri're Appetizer. For adults and children. 50c Put some money in the Bank of Edgefield and you will defeat pov erty. Everybody has a horror of poverty. There is only one way to insure againstit, that is to culti vate a habit. of thrift which you can easily do by putting money in this bank. Courteous and prompt attention given to all business. OFFIERS: J. C. Sheppard, Presr; B. E. Nicholson' Vioe pres.; E. J. Hims, Cashier; J. H. Allen, assistant ashier DIRECTORS: J. 0. Sheppard, Geo. W. Adams, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins. C. C. Fuller, E. J. Mims,.J. H. Allen' LEVY'S FALL CLOTHES For Men, Women and Boys a great dis play-With a stock greater and better, we're in a position to serve you BETTER THAN EVER The finest Women's Ready-to-wear Department, in the South. Make your Augusta Headquarters The J. Willie Levy Company. Augusta, Ga. Treasurer's Notice. The Comity Treasurer's office will be open for the purpose of receiving taxes from the 15th day of October 1914 to the 15th day of March 1915. AH taxes shall be due and payable between the 15th day of October, 1914, and December 31st, 1914. That when taxes charged shall not be paid by December 31st, 1914, the County Auditor shall proceed to add a penalty of one per cent for January, and if taxes are not paid on or before February 1st, 1915, the County Auditor will proceed to add two per cent, and five per cent from the 1st of March to the 15th of March, after which time all unpaid taxes will be collected bv the Sheriff. The tax levies for the year 1914 are as follows: For State purposes 6 mills " Ordinary county " Cons. school tax Bacon-Shaw S. D. sp. Edgefield S. D. " Long Cane S D. " Liberty Hill S. D. " Johnston S. D. 3 4 5 3 3 8 3 4 3 5 4 5 2 3 4 2 3 4 4 4 4 2 11-4 3 3 12 12 " Colliers " Flat Rock S. D. " Prescott S. D. " P. Branch S. D. 15 " White Town S. D. " Trenton S. D. " Ward S. D. " Moss S. D. " ParksvilleS. D. " ModqcS. D. " Oak Grove S. D. " Red Hill S. D. " Antioch S. D. " Bacon-Pickens S. D. " " Shaw township " Talbert S. D. "RR Bonds Wise T'sp "RR Bonds Pickens "RR Bonds Johnston "RR Bonds Pine Grove "RR Bonds Blocker "RR Bonds Trenton " Pickens , 8 " "RR Bonds Elmwood 12 " "RR Bonds Elmwood- 3 " " Pickens 3 " " R R Bonds Johnston 3 " " Edgefield sch'l bldg. 2 " Town of Edgefield Corporation purposes 10 " All the male citizens between the ages of 21 years and 60 years except those exempt by law are liable to a poll tax of One Dollar each. A capita tion tax of 50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. The law prescribes that all male citi zens between the ages of 18 and 55 years must pay $2 commutation tax or work six days on the public roads. As this is optional with the individual, no commutation tax is included in the property tax. So ask for road tax re ceipt when you desire to pay road tax. JAMES T. MIMS, Co. Treas. E. C. Real Estate -FORSALE 125 acres land near Hibernia in Saluda county. 120 acres near M on etta. Sa lada county. 330 acres in Aiken county, near Eureka. 100 acres?near*Ropers. 300 acres near Celestia or Davis' mills in Greenwood and Salada counties. 50 acres near Edgefield C. H. 250 aeres near Trenton,S.C. Several tracts near meeting Street, and other tracts near Monetta and Batesburg. -Apply to A. S. TOMPKINS, Edgefield, S. C Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieveai Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, Si.**