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I " 1 McLeod Proves Favorite Wi Voters at Florence Meeting Florence, ?uly 22.-The comp tion cf half of. the circuit of the ca j'aigr. at Florence here today saw gradual awakening of interest in t candidates who are offering for gi ernor and other state offices. The was a crowd of approximately 1,0 Florence county voters present, a they were extremely liberal with tb applause, particularly to Thomas McLeod, and Cole L. Blease, the f< mer apparently being the favorite the voters present. Mr. Laney w the recipient of a goodly receptic but when Blease, the last speaker f governor, had spoken, about 250 the crowd has departed. When t candidates for comptroller genei spoke there were just 22 persons the school auditorium where t meeting was held. Luxuries Tax Up. The luxuries tax was again broug into the campaign today. Senator L ney advocated a modofied luxury t; and Mr. McLeod a straight tax < luxuries. Mr. Blease was opposed all forms of indirect taxation. Floi 3nce, the home of the Atlant Coast Line shops, brought forth e pressions in favor of union labi from Mr. McLeod and Mr. Bleas the latter telling how he had not o dered out the militia to protect stril breakers in Columbia, and expr?s ing the opinion that the strike ?would gain all their hopes and asp xaiions. Before an audience of fully "twe: ty-two people, S. M. Wolfe, attorni general, and his opponent, D. B Winter, engaged in a colloquy, i which Mr. Wniter said that certa; charges made by his advei'sary wei either from an ignorance of the coi tents of the general appropriate . bill or that Mr. Wniter was utterin a preposterous and premeditated li* The item in question was the asse: . tion that Mr. Wolfe was expendin $9,050,00 for the hire of outside a torneys when as a matter of fact th amount named was for the salary c the attorney general and his offic force. Mr. Winter told the audienc that he would not further tax thei patience by trying and disapprove th absurd allegations of Mr. Wolfe, bu would do so at another meeting. Lantty for Schools. Senator G. K. Laney, of Chestei field, the first speaker for governo stated that he had opposed the crea tions of certain commissions now es isting, but he had unswervingly ad vocated and supported necessary ap propriations for the educational sys tem of the state, particularly fo common schools. 1 He defended the recent genera assembly's attitude toward indirec taxation, by which he claimed thi general appropriation bill had beei materially reduced and the levy nov carried only seven and one-hal: mills." "In the past," said Senator La ney, "we are dependent upon a singh system of taxation; this must be ad justed if we are to secure a materia reduction of the levy on real and per sonal property." Senator Laney stated that the pass age of the gasoline bill would bring into the state treasury this year $700 000 and a like amount would be col lected through the income tax law. The inheritance tax, he stated, could not be accurately gaged at this time, but the cooperation license tax would increase the revenues of the state from between $200.000 and $300, 000 annually. These taxation re forms, he said, were enacted by the la?t general assembly which is now being unjustly criticized; and this same legislature reduced the levy from twelve to seven and one half mills. This large majority of taxes, he claimed, are being paid for mu nicipal county and school purposes and are not for the maintenance of the state government. He advocated a modified luxuries tax which, he es .timated, - would increase the state revenue fully $400,000 a year. A scientific indirect system of taxation ?would cause the abolition of the en fire property tax. For Farmers Rights. Senator Laney, styling himself both a farmer and a lawyer, said that he was a member of all the ag ricultural organizations of the state i , and had been in the forefront of the I fight for farmers' rights. He em phatically rejected the allegation that the legislature is responsible for the present condition of the farmer, claiming that the sudden, un announced deflation of the money market put the farmer in his present condition. Concluding, Senator Laney stated that he would endeavor to enforce all the laws and extend the hand of equal justice to all people if he is elected governor. Amid a Storm of applause Thomas G. Mcleod, of Bishopville, the next speaker for governor, explained tha? the veto power extended to the gov ernor and his other perogatives did not confer upon him a legislative function; that the main duty of the governor, outside of his statutory authority of appointment, is the giv ing of certain recommendations would be for the best interests of the people and would be progressive in scope. Mr. McLeod made an earnest plea to the farmers of the state to co-op erate in the marketing of their crops because, he stated, they had lost thousands of dollars in the past through incorrect business methods which are now quickly being elimi nated. Labor Has Right To Organize. "I believe", he-stated, "that labor has as much right to organize as the farmer has to organize. You have a right to unite in an effort to attain your hope and your aspirations. I know the people of Florence, and I know you; you are a praying, God fearing people, and you will not re sort to violence. I wish to express the hope that your difficulties will be solved and your hopes will be at tained in a manner satisfactory to you." Mr. McLeod stated that he be lieved in economy in government; but he did not advocate a curtail ment which would impair the effi ciency of such service. However, should there be useless and dupli cate offices he would endeavor to see that they are abolished. Mr. McLeod said that anyone who can afford luxuries can afford the-payment of a tax on them. He likewise advocated other methods of indirect taxation. He concluded with an appeal to the people to assist both the state and the federal government in the enforcement of laws, prohibition and otherwise; and he pledged himself if elected to see that the force of crim inality throughout the state would be subdued. Stating that eight years ago cer tain forces in South Carolina prom ised the people that if they took the reins of the government from his hands there would be a reign of law j and order throughout the state, Cole L. Blease, the next speaker, sarcasti cally alluded to the magnificent ora tory of two of his opponents who are now pleading for law and order. Mr. 'Blease made his usual attack upon the state tax commission, the state welfare board, the budget com mission and other agencies of gov ernment tb which he has paid his at tention throughout the present cam paign. He stated .that his opponents were looking toward: methods of raising revenue other than real and personal property, but he is endeavoring to reduce taxes by the elimination of useless expenditures. He condemned the platforms of senator Laney and Mr. McLeod for indirect taxation as merely taking money out of one pocket and putting it into another. Higher Paid Teachers He said that he had always been in favor of adequate appropriations of the public schools and he was of the opinion that a higher paid class of teachers would render bet ter service than some of those who are now endeavoring to train the minds of the children of the state. He stated that he had opposed the Dick law which nationalized the state militia as an infringement upon the rights of the state; and, he claimed, future events had proved him to b,e correct. "Some things are so filthy,' said Mr. Blease, "that a decent man will not stoop and besmirch himself by I noting them. I will not notice certain 1 dirty attacks made upon me. They have emanated from and have been distributed by a sewer pipe paid by others to give forth this filth." Duncan Attacks Blease John T. Duncan, the last speaker for governor, opened his speech with a vicious attack upon Cole L. Blease, who he claimed ran when the spurs were put to him; that he was always in retreat as were his followers. Mr. Duncan claimed that some good men now running for state office are pin ning their hopes on Blease but they arc doomed to defeat as Blease will undoubtedly be retained in private life by the decent people of the state. Mr. Duncan paid his respects to Mr. McLeod and Mr. Laney, stating that he would shoot their toy balloons which they had misnamed platforms full of holes letting the gas and hot air escape. In his argument for state-owned hydro-electric power he again refer red to Blease. He said that Blease's assertion that he would enforce the law, particularly the prohibition law, was not even believed by his own fol lowers; they knew that he was utter ing a lie. s To Cure a Cold in One Day i:3ke LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stops tnt Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure ?. WTGROVE'S Y -nature on each lox. Ste? Fines Will Not Stop Them. - The report of the federal prohibi tion director of South Carolina for the past ten'months shows that $169 927 was collected from prohibition cases. For the government this is a lucrative exhibit but from the stand point of enforcing the prohibition act, even with the vigilance of offi cers, it is not encouraging. In spite of the extraordinary financial show ing, violations continue in as large if not larger proportion than former ly. It only goes to prove the assertion often made that illicit distilling and bootlegging cannot be stopped by mere fines-unalterable jail sen tences are the only remedy. The government is not in the pro hibition enforcement business for the sake of making money and its finan cial report is significant only to the extent that it evidences the activity of its officers. What *he government is interested in primarily is in en forcing the law; it can't succeed as-it should until it makes prisoners "serve time" instead of paying fines. The re cord of the number of days served by offenders would be more significant as regards future observance of the law than an audit of the fines col lected. Prohibition . will not be winked at when tho distiller and the bootlegger are denied the privilege o'f a fine which they can redeem, in the next day's operation. Sixty days or six months at hard work are not looked upon lightly even by the confirmed violator. The officers are vigilant but they must have sterner punishment behind them before they can do their work effectively.-Greenville News; Governor Catts Files Volun tary Petition of Bankruptcy Pensacola, Fla., July 21.-Sidney J. Catts, former governor of Florida, who is under indictment charging peonage, filed a petition of volun tary bankruptcy in the United States courts here today. The total liabil ities listed amounted to $43,032.73 with assets of $1,910 The largest single claim listed, in the petition was in behalf of F. L. Jeter for approximately $18,000 in connection with the Consumers' Owned Stores and American Pur chasing Agency of Atlanta, Ga., which was contracted this year. Most of his debts, however, includ ing,two bonds for small sums which he had stood in Alabama in 1908 and never'paid, are of long standing. The only real estate listed as as sets is an equity claim on ten acres of land in Washington County under contract for which he has never ob tained title; it is valued at $50. I Painting and Stenciling. Place cards, tally cards and invi tations made of good quality of pa per and decorated with simple or elaborate designs. Luncheon sets stenciled in oils on best quality of sanitas. All orders will be promptly filled and appreciated. Write me for further information. SUSAN ADAMS, Edgefield, S. C. Never Had a Doctor Yet Strong and Healthy at Five Years Old. Mothers who watch children care fully can prevent the development of serious illness. At the first sign ol fretfulness, fever, colic, coated tongue or cold give a course of the old re liable Dr. Thornton's Easy Teether and note the immediate improvement J. Cullen Wright, J. P., of Hartwell, Ga., writes: "My baby is now five years old, and I used only Easy Teether prepared by your during her teething period. I have n?ver had a doctor for her since she was born. I feel like it is the only remedy, and heartily recom mend it." - 9 For fifteen years this scientifically jrepared prescription of a successful baby specialist has been winning hun dreds and hundreds of such unsolicit ed testimonials from appreciative oarents, doctors and druggists. Dr. Thornton's Easy Teether is a sweet powder that children like and take more freely than sticky syrups or liquid medicines. It is composed of antiseptics, digestants and granular stimulants that work efficiently and harmlessly on the stomach, bowels and kidneys. It positively contains no op'a'.es or harmful drugs: this we guarantee. If it fai's to help vour :inld. your money back immediately ?.vishnu' quotion Twelve powders in a package with ful.' directions, 25s at .four druggist.-Advertisement. Hymns. Taken From Rev. A. T. Allen's Calendar of Last Sundayfl Hymn 36 Come, Thou Fount of ev'ry blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise; Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy redeeming love. Here I'll raise my Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help I come ; And I hope by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home; Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood. Oh, to grace, how great a debtor, Daily I'm constrained to be; Let Thy goodness, like a fetter Bind my wandering heart to Thee; Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart, O take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above. Hymn 33 O Jesus, Thou art standing Outside the fast closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: Shame on us, Christian brothers, His name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there ! O Jesus, Thou art knocking; And lo, that hand is scarred, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marred: O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! O sin that hath no equal, . So fast to bar the gate! O Jesus, Thou art pleading, In accents meek and low, "I died for you, my children, And will ye treat me so?" O Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door; Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore. Hymn 2 In the. cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers 'round its head sublime. When the woes of 1: '. o'ertake me, Hope deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. Bane and blessing, pain and pleas ure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no meas ure, Joys that thro' all time abide., Vesper Verse Saviour, Thy dying love, Thou gavest me; Nor should I aught withhold Dear Lord, from Thee. In love my soul would bow, My heart fulfill its vow, Some offering bring Thee now, Something for Thee. Hymn 50 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, reckless sea, Day by day, His sweet voice sound eth, Saying, "Christian, follow me." Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love me more." Jesus calls us; by Thy mercies Saviour, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedi ence, Serve and love Thee best of all. Hymn 57 Beautiful valley of Eden! Sweet is thy noontide calm; Over the heart of the weary, Breathing thy waves of balm. (Chorus) Beautiful valley of Eden, Home of the pure and blest, How often amid the wild billows I dream of thy rest, sweet rest! Over the heart of the mourner Shineth thy golden day, Wafting the songs of the angels Down from the far away. There is the home of my Saviour; There, with the blood-washed throng, Over the highlands of glory Rolleth the great new song. Hymn 110 Gospel Hymns Theres' a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling place there. (Chorus) In the sweet bye and bye, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. We shall sing on that beautiful shore. The melodious songs of the blest, And our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. To our bountiful Father above, We viii offer our tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of His love, And the blessings that hallow our days. s Your Chicken Business- Run j at a Pr ont or at a Loss? | It is quite common to hear other vise well-informed people say that t costs the farmer nothing to raise :hickens. Such people simply don't enow what they are talking about. If he average farm flock were subject id to the measure of common sense >ookkeeping, it would be found that i great proportion of our hens are )eing kept at a loss-a loss that night easily be changed to profit by )etter understanding the poultry bus ness. Poultry raising to be 'highly successful must be a nice combina. ;ion of science and art. It is a 365 lay job requiring a higher order of ntelligence than most people believe s necessary. For this reason it is a nost'inviting field for men and wo |men who will measure^ up to its re ] quirements for success. To get at the botto mand top facts regarding egg production, the poul try division of the North Carolina Ex periment Station made extensive sur veys and conducted experiments with 2,330 hens in a number of private and commercial yards. These fowls laid 4,819 eggs in 7 days before they were culled. As a result of culling, 802 hens were discarded and the re maining 1,528 hens laid 5,022 eggs in seven days after culling. The 802 culls laid only 7 eggs in 7 days. But Mr. Ivey can tell you more about hens than .we can. He knows hens. Read what he has to say elsewhere in this issue and the astonishing table showing the practical dollars-and cents results of culling. C. D. BARR'S FLOUR MILL OFFERS TO THE WHEAT GROWERS SELF-RISING FLOUR PLAIN FLOUR ?-ti* Of the highest quality and all the returns obtainable from their wheat by modern custom milling. Special Attention Given To Out-of-Town Orders LEESVILLE MILLING CO. LEESVILLE, S. C. We Can Give You Prompt Service on Mill Work and Interior Finish Large stock of Rough and Dressed Lumber on hand for Immediate Deliverv. Woodward Lumber Co. QUALITY-SERVICE Corner Roberts and Dugas Sts., Augusta, Ga, fl Spend Next Sunday oh Delightful Isle of Palms $3.50 ROUND TRIP FROM EDGEFIELD, S. C. Good Only on Train Leaving Edgeiield 7:30 P. M. Saturdays via Columbia. Arrive at Charleston 7:55 A. M. Returning leave Charleston 5:15 P. M. Sundays; also, good on train leaving Charleston 3:00 A. M. No baggage checked. Not good in par lor or sleeping cars. ENTIRE DAY OF FUN AND FROLIC AT THE SEASHORE Excellent Sailing, Bathing, Fishing and Water Sports. See Historical Charleston, Fort Moultrie and Sullivan's Island. WEEK END TICKETS $6.25 Sold for trains Saturdays and Sundays, with final limit returning to reach original starting point prior to midnight Tuesday following date of sale. ^ Summer Excursion, tickets bearing final limit October 31, 1922, now on sale to Mountain and Seashore Rrsorts. Stopovers. For particulars communicate with Ticket Agents Southern Railway System