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?stal?lishr? 1B35. gras 111 nulli .11 /. L. MIKS...Editor Published everv Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $1.50 per year iu advance. Mitered as second class matter &t ? he oostofTice at Edgefield, S. C. So communications will be published cu.: ss accompanied by the writer's oarr.e. Cards of Thanks. Obituaries. Resolu tiva^ and Political Notices published at advertising rates. Wednesday, Feb. 21 "Rain, rain, go away, Come again another day," "Farewell! a long farewell" to the one-gallon jug. We wish that land loan bank would diversify and not confine its loans to j fanners. _ The 1917 State senate put the rage in suffrage in South Carolina by killing the referendum. The war cloud is hovering over Cuba but we predict that it will not get j larger than a man's hand. Th? little brown jug and the little yellow dog both had some stanch friends in the legislature. The old colored man who married in Sumter the other day at the age of j 10-'i is old enough to know better. Castor oil is listed among the drugs that have gone up, and here's hoping] that it will never go down again. "Mad dogs are plentiful about the town of Newberry," says a headline in Thc Observer. Another reason why .we prefer Edgefield to Newberry. German submarines are commerce raiders on the seas and American trusts are commerce raiders on land. Real estate represents money, but if mua were money, Edgefield would be the wealthiest countv in the Carolinas. The very effective manner in which S-.:i:<. boys manage their fathers shows what splendid executive ability these young scions have. Here's hoping that some way will be devised of putting Mr. B. Weevil to route as effectively as Mr. J. Barley corn :.i being driven out. ri:.e fellow who has been accustomed to "three fingers" every morning will have to cut it down to one in order to n.akc- his quart hold out. One paper says dark-haired women marty lim and another contends that "light-headed" ones are the first vic-1 tims. What do vou sav? A headline says "North Carolina . mu.! i.ot a South Carolinian," which is about ?is self-evident a proposition as, to sa) a man is not a woman. FtO;'i the reports given in the pa per.- it would take a half-dozen Phila de!p: i^ lawers to tell what the legisla ture has done and has not done. Well, Edgelield has reason to be proud of her delegation to the general asse.ncly. They did all they could but couldn't do it ail by themselves. The best thing the legislators did in their forty-two days of mental meander ing- was making the "leak' in the on-'-galion jug. so as to let out three quarts. The town council shows partiality in enforcing its painters' license ordi nance in that no women are required to pay. Furthermore, some of the women compound the offense by paint ing on Sunday. The Spartanburg Tournai is waging a "Buy-at-Home" campaign but we hope it co--.- not find many Spartanburg people like some in these parts. They buy at home on c rt- ?it anu send their ca.-h away to other towns. There seems to have been considera ble I mentation over prolonging the session of the legislature beyond forty day.-. [n our opinion, some of those fell ... s would like to see the sine die adj ? ment deferred to the fourth of they e l aving the very big ?..erally dote upon rse-pow -, Kilt the recent act . tax of 2" cents per horse au:o ?il ._, will cause a con-1 shrii ' power. Lots of rto posed at great nly descend to The efforts of some publishers to continue to issue a paper under pres ent conditions at one dollar per year is another evidence that an institution for the feeble minded is needed in South Carolina. The quickest way to bring about a reform in dress is to stop talking about it. As long as people take notice of short skirts and their attendants, delicately tinted silk hosiery, there will continue to be room for dress reform. Commendable Work. Tho Episcopal church of the United States decided some time ago in one of its convocations that all Episcopal ministers should receive a pen sion upon reaching the age of ??65 years and to that end inaugurated a campaign to'.raise $5,000,000??as a gen eral pension fund. The undertaking has met with such a hearty response that, notwithstanding the time set for closing tho campaign, March 1, has not arrived, tba subscriptions aggre gate more than $5,000,000. In providing for its aged ministers, the Episcopal church is doing what every other church should do. It is im possible for the average minister of any denomination to lay aside from his meagre salary for the declining years of his earthly sojourn, and it is due him that his needs should be abundant ly provided for. We believe all churches undertake to provide in a way for their aged min isters but this work should be pro jected upon a large scale, as the Epis copal church has done. This very worthy cause, that of supporting men of God who have devoted the best years of life to the service of humanity, should appeal to the heart of every layman. _ Unjust Discrimination. An unjust rule of the war de partment has been discovered, and The Advertiser is of the opinion that it should and will be stricken from the records of the department. It will be recalled that Rev. R. C. Jeter, rector of the Episcopal church in Aiken, volunteered when a call was issued last year for men for the Mexi can service. He was commissioned as chaplain of the first South Carolina regiment. Mr. Jeter died a short time ago and Congressman Byrnes made ap plication for a pension for his widow. The application was turned down upon the ground that Mr. Jeter had heart trouble at the time he was examined and received by the army officer. We believe this to be an untenable posi tion for the government to take. Grant ing that Mr. Jeter had heart trouble at the time he enlisted, he was received by the recruiting officer, which accep tance proves that his physical' condition at the time was such as to enable him to render the government satisfactory service. It is probable that conditions surrounding camp life on the border rendered more acute the physical de feet, resulting finally in death. If this be true, then the government contri buted to Mr. Jeter's death and should therefore grant the pension to the de pendent members of his family. Hav ing been accepted and commissioned for service on the border by the gov ernment, the government should feet responsible for his death, which was hastened by reason of this ser vice. The Manager's Home Life. No occupation offers better op portunities for pleasant home life than farming. It is true that there are many farmers who are not en joying home life on the farm; there are many who believe that some other occupation would be better; there are some who would be bet ter satisfied in cities or towns en gaged in other occupations. But the fact remains there are apportu nities for contented, prosperous home life on the farm where the family life is satisfactory. As a generil rule managing a farm requires home life. There are few single men among farm manag ers; likewise most women who man age farms are married or live with sons. Much of the farm work is planned and considerable work done in the home. The horns is a great factor in successful farming. The father is closely associated with his family and the wife and children cooperate with the manager. There is cheerful, bel pf al sympathy in the family cir cle when the toils and trials of the day have passed. When the weath er is bad and field work cannot be done there is something to Jo around the home or in the barn. Farmers entertain themselves. This many people in cities and towns cannot do. They must at tend the theatres, picture shows and other places of amusement. The growth of plants, grazing of cattle, gathering Howers, fruits, vegetables and crops may be entertainment as well as useful work on the farm. Farm and Ranch. We are showing a big assort ment of new percales, ginghams, madras, gallatea, blazer stripes, etc., at Smith-Marsh Co. I I j BY J0SEPH T- KESCEL. Frederick Crandall's friends spoke him us "the writer," to winch lie variably chuckled, "That's what ti grub under my belt." Une summer day bis clear bro eyes shifted their gaze from a litter papers on the desk before him to open window, through which a gei breeze tluttered. He threw both hnnds upward lin tlently and reached for the telepho "Thanks very much, Alice," he c eluded a moment later. "PH be do shortly to take out the kiddie." Within a half-hour he stepped I: one of New York's railroad static By the hand he led a sturdy boy seven, whose radiant face beamed anticipation of a glorious outing. The gateman's curt words iinme ately dampened the holiday spirit. "Bars up against youngsters le lng town without Board of Health c titicate. It's this infantile paraly scare," he added. Crandall suddenly stopped she His surprised eyes lighted upon a ti graceful ?gure standing but a few fi distant. A little girl, about Billy's a? affectionately clutched her hand. "Betty!" he cried, bounding to t side, "Fred!" Their hands clasped in warm pressure. "The last person In the world 1 < pected to meet here," he cried hea Uy. "Sit down for a moment and t me about yourself and the old fol back at Creston." Elizabeth Thurston's willing a vivid recital brought back to his me: ory a complete picture, which flash through bis mind like a moving pu orama. He saw all over again how she hi Mossomed into womanhood and b; returned his love. His case had be< well pleaded with her father, who i fused his consent to their tnarria, right up to the day Crandall forso< the little village. Even as If lt we yesterday did he remember his la meeting with Betty and her words, must obey father." Crandall let his gaze shift from EH abeth Thurston's animated count nance to the little girl nestling In bi lap. "Your husband," he ventured, in ? effort to break the suspense, "wbei ts-" The girl blushed In embarrassmei and gashed: "Husband? Why, T not married." "The child, I-." He left his sei tence unfinished. V. "The daughter of my sister Kat who lives in New Jersey," Bett hastily explained, again glancing i Billy. "JVMt-obi" be exclaimed, "allo me to present Master Billy Andrew my nephew. We figured a glorious da in the country, but bad to change ou plans." "And Ellen and I cannot go bora without a certificate," she returnei "I didn't know it was necessary unt we reached the station." After a moment's thoughtful stud his head popped up. "I've an aldei man friend," he broke out, "who shout help me get those certificates." Crandall's striae was unusually bris as he stepped Into a telephone booth ; few minutes later. He was soon ii earnest conversation with sonieon whom he familiarly addressed a "Jack." "You can arrange lt? Bully for you.' There was a moment's silence "Thanks, Jack," he said delightedly. "Everything arranged. Betty," salt Crandall proudly, when he rejoined her "No trouble at all. Mr. O'Hara wil have the certificates at his home b] noon. "Ohl, Tm so glad. You've no Idee how I dread that disagreeable rec tape." she smilingly replied. As they settled Into tho tonneau ol the automobile Frederick Crundall't right hand closed fondly over her small left one, toying cautiously with th? thfrrd linger. "Right on time," boomed a voice from t lie topmost step, as the automo bile came to a stop In front of the alderman's house. Elizabeth and Crandall Immediately signed some papers under the direction of a notary, to which Mrs. O'Hara and her daughter Inscribed their names as witnesses. Carefully Councilman O'Hara thumbed the worn pages of a small book until his duncing black eyes fo cussed their gaze upon a deeply-under stood paragraph. In a mumbling but rich Irish brogue, which rendered his words entirely unintelligible, he began to read. Stopping abruptly he cleared his throat and looked squarely at the girl. "Elizabeth Marlon Thurston, do you take this man to be your law-" A nervous "Oh !" escaped her, and she quickly jerked her hand from Cran dall's. "Betty." he breathed, bis pleading eyes eagerly staring into her flaming countenance. His arra moved slowly until his fingers again covered the withdrawn hand. Elizabeth's eyes wavered under his direct scrutiny. Looking downward she stared in amazement at a large solitaire upon her third finger. The Hon. John smiled in a reassuring man ner. Tho girl again looked at the man who held her hand. Searching his anx ious eyes to their innermost depths she mutely nodded assent, at which the old alderman i inmediately proceeded with the ceremony. (Copyright, Win, by the McClure Newspa per Syndicate.) NAUGURAT?ON OF ARCH 5, 1917 The "South Carolina's Inauguration Special" will leave Columbia by the South ern Railway System on March 3rd at 7:30 P. M., arriving at Washington Sunday morning. Returning, leave Washington on Tuesday night, March 6th, arriving in Columbia Wednesday merning. Passengers will be taken on at Winnsboro, Chester and Rock Hill, and the train will be consolidated at Charlotte with the train from Greenville, having the delegation from Greenwood, Anderson, Greenville and Spartan burg. Governor Manning and staff has selected the Southern Railway System as the official route to Wash ington on this great occasion, and the trip will be made on the "South Carolina's Inaugural Special." Those wishing to remain longer in Washington may do so, as the special round trip tickets will also be sold for all regular trains, Mar^h 1st to 4th, with final limit returning to reach original starting point by March 10th. Extension may be had until April 10th by depositing ticket and paying a fee of one dollar. The Round-Trip Fare from Edgefield will be $17.40 Pullman Lower Berth $3.00 in each direction from Columbia Fares in proportion from other points The Southern Railway System is making unusual preparation for handling the large travel expected to attend the Inauguration, and is prepared to render better service than ever before, owing to the double track and electric block signal system, which has been completed, and is now in operation practi cally all the way from Charlotte to Washington. Pullman reservations are now being booked for both directions at City Office of the Southern, 1300 Main street, Columbia, and those expecting to make the trip are urged to apply at once for same. ?otel and boarding house accommodations are also being secured for those desiring it. For further information and reservations apply to local agents or direct to S. H. McLean, District Passenger Agent, Columbia, S. C. SOUTHERN COMBINATION PLANTER Planting cotton, peas, velvet beans and corn. Will plant any distance apart or in the drill. Saves labor and seed; gives a quick stand; guaranteed not to miss; has a revolv ing reservoir, which is the only perfect adjitator. A simple, durable machine that has been thoroughly tried and tested. ^? ?3tv."."vr."-.\i* .=.. - ? PRICE $15.00 -SOLD BY Southern Planter Company, Columbia W. W. Adams & Company, Edgefield Derrick Brothers, Johnston Holman-Cullum Hardware Co., Batesburg P. C. STEVENS, Representative Hardware and Plantation Supplies We want our Edgefield friends, particularly our farmer friends, to know that we carry a large stock of Hardware of all kinds, and can always supply their needs. It matters not what you need for the farm in the way of hardware or agricultural imple ments we have it for you. Buy your plow steels, hames, traces, plow stocks, etc., of us and let us save you money Have you a well equipped black smith shop? If not, let us sell you an outfit. Furthermore, let us sell you you material for repair ing your wagon or buggy. We buy in large qauntities and can make a close price. When in Augusta come in to see us, whether you buy or not. We shall always be glad to see you. and^want you to feel at home with us. ll ny 1289 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 1