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/. L. Ml MS_.Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $1.50 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at he postoffico at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published anless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks. Obituaries. Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. Wednesday, Sept 13 "All's well that ends well." The school bell tolls the knell of parting vacation. The trouble with South Carolina pol itics: Too many men vote as they prey._ We ??aven't yet heard'anyone com plaining of these delightfully cool nights and mornings. With an income of $34.000.000 dol lars a year, we wonder whether Henry Ford drives a Ford or a Packard? "Germans strike without effects," says a headline. Those who strike in this country are more successful. We're watching for an early gov ernment report on the "possum" and "tater" crop. How's it in your sec tion? The sweet girl undergraduates are planning to return to college and soon many a town will be like Goldsmith's Deserted Village. Let's stop talking politics and talk hay harvesting, cover crops, grain sowing, etc. Such things will be far more profitable. The second annual celebration of the -battle of Marne Wednesday shows that the French will remember Marne long er than Americans will remember the Maine. It appears now that fifteen-cents cotton will make all of the college walls fairly bulge with students. No better stroke of good fortune could happen to South Carolina. It appears that all of the hens in this vicinity have formed an ironclad union and are on a strike. For several days it has been impossible to find an egg of any age in Edgefield. We predict that the Kaiser will eat his Christmas dinner in Berlin. - Spar tanburg Journal. We are inclined to the opinion that his Royal Highness will be suffering from loss of appetite about that time. The Advertiser's little five-year-old buy can a?k more questions >'n 10 min utes than can be answered in as many hours. He wants to know why there are no "bald-headed" women. Who can supply us with the information? A large Chicago office in which more than one hundred men are emploved abolished ink-stands and substituted fountain pens as a matter of cleanli ness, and incidentally effected a large saving in ink. the fountain pens using | only one-tenth of the usual quantity consumed in the office. King Alcohol to be Deposed. A petition two and one-half miles in length, bearing ll?.MO? signatures, has been presented to the English Parlia ment asking for the prohibition of the sale of all intoxicating liquors during the war and for a period of six months after the war closes. Let prohibition become operative in England for such a period and public sentiment in its fa vor will be created sufficiently strong to bring about permanent prohibition. King Alcohol will be among some of the other kings of Europe that will be sh^rn of power by the war. Guilty Go Unpunished. Not many weeks ago the town of Edgefield was shocked by the attempt of a negro man to do violence to a white lady. The negro was duly tried and given the death penalty as provided by law for this grave offense. He now occupies the death cell in the peniten tiary and will be electrocuted Friday of this week. This negro was not below the aver age of his race, having in the commu nity a fairly good reputation. In fact, when his name was connected with the crime many persons were surprised, and the impression prevails that he would never have committed the of fense had he not been under the influ ence of mean blind tiger liquo-. How ever, he drank the liquor, thereby de liberately dethroning his reason, par tially at least, and it is but just that he should suffer the extreme penalty of the law. Our homes and society generally mu?t be protected. The j [ point that we are leading up to is 1 the real or original offender was negro who sold the mean liquor, unlawful act was the prime cause i more grievous offense on the part another negro. This blind tiger is still at large joying his liberty while his patron, whoseunlawful act he is largely resj sible, will be executed Friday. Is not a striking instance of letting guilty go unpunished? Saturday afternoon five miles nc of Edgefield a shooting affray of mean proportions occurred among groes. As a result, two dead, three are in jail and sev< others who were particeps crim are yet to be apprehended. While bl tiger liquor, as usual, was one causi the trouble, yet at the bottom of and the real cause, was a negro won who is utterly wanting in charact It was over her that the two ne{ men who are dead, each shooting other to death, had their disagreeme And in addition to their death ? brought trouble upon the three now jail and probably others. This worthless woman, like 1 blind tiger above referred to, is enji ing her liberty and is left to furtl demoralize the neighborhood, wh two men are dead and others will made to suffer for lawless acts which she was the prime cause, this not likewise a case of letting t guilty go unpunished? Now just a word to citizens of eve community in the county: Suppress t sale of liquor and drive out negro v men of doubtful character and y will have removed something like per cent, of the cause of crime arno negroes. Drive these out and pis toting will stop among negroes. f> move these flagrant causes of erk and negroes will have practically i cause for arming themselves. Those who have attended rece terms of the criminal court will rea that the vast majority of the eas either had their origin in liquor there was "a woman in the case, Suppress biind tigers, stop the promi cuous ordering of whiskey among n groes, drive out the worthless neg women and the moral standard ai mora! tone of the community will I considerably elevated. Finally, let's see toit that the guilt the real causes of crime, do not { unpunished. Cotton Selling at a Profit. Just how rpuch profit there is in bale of cotton would be difficult for 8 average farmer to determine, as ? many unknown quantities enter inl the making of a cotton crop. But ce tainly cotton is now selling at a profi A cotton check was issued for a ba! one day last week by a local buyer f( more than $99. Think of it, practical! $100 for a bale of short staple cottor It can hardly be said, however, thi farmers are entitled to any credit fe the prevailing price. The short crop i not in keeping with their planning. A usual, they made all they could. Fii teen-cents cotton this year is due t a lack of well balanced plant food plu unfavorable weather. Even if not ? result of their planning, the short ero] j and prevailing high price should teacl the producers that it is far more profit able to make 10,000,000 bales andrealizi 15cts. than it is to make 15,000,000 and get only 10 cents. There is profit in a ten-million-bah crop but practically none in a nfteer million-bale crop. BOSTON WOMAN RECOMMENDING II TO HER FRIENDS. Popular Boston Lady Says Tonoline Has Proven a Godsend to Her. lt is always interesting to listen to the statements of our friends, and especially when you know they are sin cere and' honest in ?vhat they say. Added interest is created in a state ment coming from one who has spent a lifetime in Boston, where she is well known socially. Such a person as Annie Stewart, who resides in Boston, and is possessed of the respect and confidence of her as sociates, and is willing for anyone to call on her to verify the following signed testimonial. "I have suffered with stomach trouble for the past seven years. It took the form of indigestion and dyspepsia. I had dizzy spells and headaches, and af ter I ate a little food it would ferment and cause gas to form in my stomach. I had pains all over my body, and was chronicallyrconstipated. My liver was torpid, and I felt generally miserable. I had doctored and had been in the hospital, but received no permanent re lief. I was so nervous and restless that at night I could scarcely sleep. The gas pressing under my heart caused palpitation, and when I arose in the morning I was just as tired as when I retired. About two weeks ago 1 began to take tonoline, and I can truthtully state that it has done won ders in my case. I am feeling like a new woman and can eat any kind of food. I sleep the night through and have no more aches or pains; in fact, it has cured me, and I am recommend ing it to all my friends, as it has been a God-send to me." All druggists sell and guarantee tonoline. There are numerous symptoms of this trouble that tonoline can relieve. In fact, any of the following may denote affections of the stomach: Indigestion, dyspepsia, belching of wind, bad breath, sick thn bbing headache, poor circulation, night sweats, that tired feeling, costiveness, coated tongue or a poor complexion. Caution:-As tonoline is recommend ed as a flesh builder those not wishing to increase their weight 15 pounds or more should not take it continuously. I To Mother. Did you ever watch the faces, In a strange and foreign town, Of the people passing by you, All on play or business bound? NTot a one steps out to greet you; They're a grim and dirty lot, Ind the way they brush against you Makes you think that you're forgot. And you wonder if your presence On this earth is really felt! 'Till you feel that life's a burden When you're never hailed or met. But you're hittin' on the wrong track And you shouldn't be so blue, For there's a Mother back at home Jus' a thinkin' lots o' you! Did you ever get to tryin, oh So hard for something great, And every time you hit the ball You're thrown out at the plate? When all your hopes of what you'd do Have wilted in a night, And tho' you pray, and hope, and try, You can't see any light? You simplv feel like giving up. But NOT a quitter yet! . Jus' take a look around and see You've still your BIGGEST BET! You're hitten on the wrong track, And you shouldn't be so blue; For there's a Mother back at home Jus' a prayin' lots for you! What Makes a City Great and Strong? What makes a city great and strong? Not architecture's graceful strength, Nor factories' extended length, But men who see the civic wrong, And give their lives to make it right, And turn its darkness into light. What makes a city full of power? Not wealth's display or titled fame, Not fashion's loudly boasted claim, But women rich in virtue's dower, Whose homes, though humble, still are great, Because of service to the state. What makes a city men can love? Not things that charm the outward sense, Not gross display of opulence, But right, that wrong cannot move, And truth that faces civic fraud, And smites it in the name of God. This is the city that shall stand, A light upon a nation's hill, A voice that evil cannot still, A source of blessing to the land; Its strength, not brick, nor stone, nor wood, But justice, love and brotherhood. -Rev. Charles M. Sheldon. Our milliner has just returned from market, where she_ bought a large stock of very stylish millinery. Watch for our opening announce ment later. Our millinery depart ment will be better than ever. Hubenstein. A CLOGGED SYSTEM MUST BE CLEARED. You will find Dr. King's New Life-Pills a gentle yet effective lax ative for removing impurities from the system. Accumulated waste, poisons the blood; dizziness biliousT ness and pimply, muddy complex ion are the distressing effects. A dose of Dr. King's New Life Pills to night will assure you a free, full bowel movement in the morning. At your Druggist, 2">c. 3 Relief Tanlac Gave Causes Motlier Wonder. MRS. KNOWLES THINKS TANLAC GAVE DAUGH TER ALMOST UNBE LIEVABLE AID. TREATED FOR PELLAGRA. SAYS MRS BENSON ATE ONLY A FEW BITES DURING A DAV CONDITION WAS VERY BAD. "I do not see how any medicine could do as much for anyone as Tanlac did for my daughter," said Mrs. L. Knowles, of 118 Sumter St., Columbia, in a statement giv ing high endorsement to Tanlac. ."Mrs. Knowles referred to the case of Mrs. Bessie Beuton, who lives at her mother's home. The relief Tanlac gave Mrs. Ben ton was remarkable. Mrs. Knowles said. Her statement, describing Mrs. Benton's ailments and the re Bults Tanlac gave her, follows: "My daughter, Mrs. Bessie Ben ton, suffered from what was said to be a severe case of pellagra. She was treated by a specialist here, and had taken pellagra treatments, but she got no better while doing so. She did not cat anything at all, and I do not see how she lived, she ate so little. Her stomach was in very bad shape, and many a day she did not eat over three or four bites during the day. "She was run down terribly, had no strength and felt badly all the time. Her head hurt her all the time, and she was never eas}-, her head ached so much. Her nerves were so bad that you could see her shake. ''We read about Tanlac, and she decided to buy it. And Tanlac did her a wonderful amount of good. She has more life and energy now than she has had in years. She has a good appetite, eats a great deal orgia s . Bi ANNOUNCES "READY" Bigger and Better Bargans Than Ever Before Due to the threatened railroad strike we ordered out thousands of dollars worth Fall and Winter Merchandise, so that we are now showing advance authoritative styles in large variety in every department. Silks and Velvets, Wash Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Jewelry, Men's Furnishings, Millinery, Ladies' Underwear, Cor sets, Suits and Dresses, Men's Clothing. Shoes for Everybody. Any and everything the whole family needs all in one store. One account. p .PLEASE REMEMBER THIS BIG IMPORTANT ITEM: :?N*?> we prepay freight or express or parcel post on all purchases, groceries excepted, to any point within two hundred miles of Augusta. J. B. White & Company Augusta, Georgia Greater Georgia's Greatest Store-Augusta's Only Department Store and seems to have no trouble with her stomach. She says she does not tire as quickly now, and she works all day, but, before she took Tanlac she was so weak she could hardly do anything. "She has gained some weight and looks a great deal better. She does not complain of headaches lately. There is no medicine like Tanlac she thinks. "I am glad to recommend Tan lac, and so is she, for she told me she intended writing a testimonial and sending it to the state agent. I know it is tine, for I know what it did for Bessie. I do not see how any medicine could do so much for anyone as Tanlac did for her." Penn & Holstein, Edgefield; Johnston Drug Co., Johnston; J. W. Bracknell & Son, Plum Branch; E. P. Winn & Bro., Plum Braanch, R. F. D. 6; G-. W. Wise, Trenton; Robertson & Co., Parksville. RHEUMATISM FOLLOWS EXPOSURE. In the rain all dav is generally followed by painful twinges of rheu matism or neuralgia. Sloan's Lini ment will give you quick relief and prevent the twinges from becoming torture. It quickly penetrates with out rubbing and soothes the sore and aching joints. For sore, stiff, exhausted muscles that ache and throb from over work, Sloan's Lin iment affords quick relief. Bruise?, sprains, strains and other minor in juries to children are quickly sooth ed by Sloan's Liniment. Oet a bot tle to-day at your Druggists, 25c. 3 To Drive Out Malaria And Build Up The System Take the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking, as the formula is printed on every label, showing it is Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 50 cents Hemstreet & Alexander DEALERS IN SPORTING G00?S GUNS, REVOLVERS FISHING . TACKLE Repairing of Fire Arms, Safes, Talking Machines, etc. Key Fitting a Specialty Augusta, Ga. Telephone 679 646 Broad St. BITTES Family MedS axative. Medicine. _j. New S New Hats Lay aside your old worn-out oxfords and drop in and let us show you the new styles and new leathers in \ Crossett and Selz-Schwab Shoes for Men and Boys Nothing better on the market for the money. We bought early and can save you money on shoes. . See cur stylish Fall Hats. Stetson's latest styles in the popular colors now on display. ims