Doings of the Legislature Re
ported by The Advertiser's
Editor.
(Written for last week.)
Columbia, Jan. 28,-The work of
the legislature,has not been without
some demobilization and interruption
during the past week, cutting down
somewhat the volume of work. The
death of Senator B. E. Nicholson and
the prevalence of Spanish influenza
in Columbia and over the entire
State almost caused the General As
sembly to take a panic and stampede
at one time. The Sen?te by an over
whelming majority voted to take a
recess until the second Tuesday in
July. But when the resolution came
over to the Hous_- for concurrence,
it was voted ouwn by almost as great
majority as the Senate adopted it.
A majority of the members of the
House, after having Dr. Hayne of the
State board of health address them
upon the influenza situation, took the
position that there was less danger
of the legislature contracting the
disease here than there would be in
many of the home towns of the mem
bers. The theatres, moving piccure
shows, schools and churches are all
open in Columbia, the situation being
not sufficiently serious to cause
quarantine of any kind. Futhermore,
.;here is much important legislation,
such as the county supply bills, etc.,
that can not be postponed until July
without serious embarrassment, to
say the least of it. I talked with
State Treasurer Garter and Comp
troller General Osborne r.bout the
matter and both of these officials
stated that it would be practically im
possible to borrow money in sufficient
amounts to run the State government
without the usual legislation provid
ing therefor. New York banks wculd
not even consider an application for
a loan unless the act fixing the levy,
upon which the loan was based, had
passed regularly.
Another probable reason why the
House did not concur in the action of
the Senate is found in the fact that
70 out of the 124 members of this
body are farmers, and it would not
suit them to leave their farm to come
to Columbia early in July. Only nine
of the forty-five members of the Sen
ate are farmers, most of them being
lawyers.
There are three big questions to be
considered during this session and
hundreds of minor ones. The major
matters are education, good roads
and the ever-agitated-but-never-set
tled tax question. A compulsory edu
cation law has been introduced in the
House and will pass by a comfortable
majority. A bill to abolish the present J
tax commission and substitute there
for a similar commission composed of
fourteen men, one from each judicial
circuit, will pass the House but may
meet its W?terloo in the Senate.
Good roads legislation has not yet
been taken up but a bill in some form
is likely to be introduced at any ses
sion. There is a strong sentiment
here for better schools and better
roads-two imperative necessities if
our State s to go forward and con
serve the victory which our boys have
won by their blood and sacrifices. A
new day has dawned and unless we
press forward upon progressive lines
cur State will stagnate and go back
ward.
This running report has' now
grown too long to mention other mat
ters of interest to our people.
More next week.
J. L. Mims.
Resolutions Passed by Board
of County Commissioners.
State of South Carolina
County of Edgefield.
Office of the Board of Count* Com
missioners.
Whereas,, the Honorable B. E.
Nicholson has been in the service of
our Board as our Legal Adviser ever
since the commencement of our term
of service, and until his death:
v And Whereas, we feel that it is
our duty to him and to ourselves to
place on record some expression of
our appreciation of his faithful and
efficient service.
Mr. Nicholson was at all times
prompt in the dispatch of every mat
ter that we presented to him for con
sideration, and we soon found that
we could rely with perfect safety up
on his, conclusions in connection with
the most important matters that
came before us.
It was his policy to avoid litigation
whenever it was possible to do so;
but when he was forced into the
courts, he invariably sustained hiz
opinion and vindicated* the action
that we took under his advice.
We feel that it is but right that we
shall say that the success of our ad
ministration is largely due to the
soundness of his judgment, and to
the deep interest he felt in the wel
fare of the County.
Therefore be it Resolved-by the
Board of Commissioners for Edge
field County:
First-That in the der ,h of the
Honorable B. E. Nicholson our Board
has lost a sincere friend, and a faith
ful and efficient legal adviser, upon
whose conclusion we could, and did,
rely without the apprehension of er
ror.
Second-That the County of Edge
field, and the State of South Carolina
have lost a patriotic and loyal citizen,
and an honorable and conscientious
official, who neved lost an opportu
nity to promote the public welfare,
and Sustain the honor of our people.
Third-That we beg to extent to
his bereaved family sincerest assu
rance of our deepert sympathy in this
the hour of their irreparable loss.
Treasurer's Notice.
The County Treasurer's office will
be open for the purpose of receiving
taxes from the 15th dav of October,
1918, to the 15th day ot March, 1919.
All taxes shall be due and payable
between the 15th day of October,
1918, and December 31st, 1918.
That when taxes charged shall not
be paid by December 31st, 1918, the
County Auditor shall proceed to add
a penalty of one per cent, for Janu
ary, and if taxes are not paid on or
before February 1st, 1919, the Coun
ty Auditor will proceed to add two
per cent, and five per cent additional,
from the 1st of March to the 15th of
March, after which time all unpaid
taxes will be collected by the Sheriff.
The tax levies for the year 1918
are as follows:
Mills
For Statepurposes 8%
For Ordinary County 7
For Constitutional School Tax 3
For Antioch 4
For Bacon School District 7%
For Blocker 2
For Blocker-Limestone 4
For Colliers 4
For Flat Rock 4
For. Oak Grove 3
For Red Hill . 4
For Edgefield 8
For Elmwood No. 8 2
For Elmwood No. 9 2
For Elmwood No. 30 2
For Elmwood L. C. 3
For Hibler 3
For Johnston ll
For Meriwether (Gregg) 2
For Moss 3
For Ropers 2
For Shaw 4
For Sweetwater 4
Talbert 2
For Trenton 8 %
For Wards 2
For Blocker R. R. (portion) 15
For Elmwood R. R. (portion) 15
For Johnston R. R. 3
For Pickens R. R. 3
For Wise R. R. 1 %
For Corporation ll
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. ? capi
tation tax of 50 cents each is to be
paid on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male
citizens between the ages of 18 and
55 years must pay $2.00 commuta
tion tax. No communtation is includ
ed in the property tax. So ask for
road tax receipt when you desire to
pay road tax. v
JAMES T. MIMS,
Co. Treas. E. C.
Ford Tractors.
Have arrived the
FORD TRACTORS
THE
LABOR SAVER
that you have been looking
for. Write us or come to
Greenwood and see what they
will do. Will give you any
demonstration you want to
see. They will pull anyplace
a mule will.
JOHN I. CHIPLEY,
Greenwood, S. C
Buy War Saving
Stamps until
you can't see.
Then see me.
Geo. 1?. Minis,
Optometrist.
Edgefield, S. C.
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SucS.;?esa5s ?rra?ca Salve
?he iSest Salve In The World. I
The demand the coming ypar for C?t?on, Corn, Grain, etc..
will far exceed that of any recent years.
Thc half-starved peoples of Europe are <:ven now crying out for food and cloth
ing. And the world is depending upon the Farmers of America to Supply it.
You cannot raise a 100 fi crop unless yoi: have a 100 fe soil. Fertility is largely
a matter of balanced conditions of the so i. Phosphoric Arid, Ammonia, and
Potash must bc present in thc proper proportions if bumper crops are to
be raised.
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because it contains available Phosphoric Acid, Ammonia and Potash in thc
right proportions.
Every bag is stamped with our Giant Lizard Trade-Mark. ' Look fer it-it's
for your protection, and better place your order for Planter's ri^hi now and
avoid delayed delh'cry. "*
Ask our agent in your town for inforr ntion, free advice, or priccc, cr write
us direct.
Flamers Fertilizer & Phosphate Co,
MANUFACTURERS.
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
BARRETT & COMPANY
(INCORPORATED)
COTTON FACTORS
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Augusta - - - - - Georgia
ARRINGTON BROS. & CO.
Wholesale Grocers and Dealers in
Corn, Oats, Hay and all
Kinds of Seeds
Corner Cumming and Fenwick Streets
On Georgia R. R. Tracks
Augusta, Ga.
Distributors of Marathon Tir%s and Tubes. None better, but our price
19 i&SS
YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED
See our- representative, C. E. May.
F. E. GIBSON, Pres.
?. C. LEE, Sec. and Treas.
Nineteen Hundred
and Nineteen
is destined to be a year of great business
activity. Concession from present values not
anticipated. We would suggest to those
contemplating construction work to complete
their plans at the earliest date possible.
We solicit your patronage and
shaH be glad to serve you
Woodard Lumber Co
Corner Robert and Dugas Streets
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
'Phone 158
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IN THE BANI
EVERY WEEK
CoDirirht 1909. bi C. E. Ziw'oenna? Co.-No. 51
THERE is no doubt about
money in the bank, it is
sure and positive. Maybe slow, but there
is the satisfaction that it is sure. Posi
tive in every way, both that it will grow,
and that it is safe.
BANK. OF EDGEFIELD
OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President: B. E.?.Nicholson, vice-President
S3. J. Minis, Cashier; J. H. Allen. Assistant Oashier.
DIRECTORS : J. C. Sheppard, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, B/E]
Nicholson, A.S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller. E. J. Mime. J. H. Allen