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Republicans Hold State Con vention in Negro Theatre. At the state convention of the Un ion Republican party of South Caro lina, held yesterday in the Lincoln treatre on Washington street, Joseph W. Tolbert was reelected state chair man of the executive committee, a party platform was adopted, numer ous speeches were made in which it was said that a brighter day for the Republican party in this state was dawning, and several resolutions .were adopted. In one of these reso lutions, the convention indorsed Jo seph W. Tolbert for United States marshal of the Western district of South Carolina and requested that the appointment be recommended by the judiciary committee and confirm ed by the senate. The convention was well attended and the large number of white men in attendance was especially notice able; it was said that approximately 65 per cent of the delegates present were white. One woman delegate, Alethia Sweat, from Dorchester county, attended the convention and was introduced from the platform. For a time she was the only negro woman present in the theatre. She sat on the platform throughout the proceedings of the convention. Throughout the convention the power wielded by Joe Tolbert over the delegates^ and the high place he held in their esteem was manifested; when he, in the course of an address said "we want men, white men and black men, in our party-men who love South Carolina and who want to see her grow and prosper-and you can look around you now and see that it can not be said that there is no one in the Republican party in South , Carolina except Joe Tolbert and two negroes-" when he uttered those statements, tremendous cheers greet ed his remarks and the convention applauded him vigorously. Again when J. R. Levy of Florence made a j speech in which he said that Mr. Tol bert held the position of national committeeman and also that of state chairman and said "if the Republican party in the state is composed of more than one man, it ought to di vide things up" and suggested that John F. Jones of Blacksburg be made state chairman, there were calls for "Tolbert." Almosti every ..man-who addressed the convention paper representatives were called to the platform and provided with a ta ble. After a few introductory exer cises, Mr. Tolbert advanced to the front of the stage and made the first speech of the day. "Two parties are necessary for the best interests of any state," he said. "The spirit of America is not to dis franchise but to give liberty. Mem bers of ;;ur party pay taxes; they work the roads; they engage in the battles of the nation; why should they not have privileges that are de nied them in the Southland? I have no mission but to build up our state. For 23 years I have tried to get the right guaranteed us. We are not here for any purpose but to better condi tions in South Carolina. We are not here to run any party man for office; we are here for the peace and pros perity of South Carolina. I love this state as much as any man; my peo ple came from County Antrim, Ire land, 149 years ago, and no one else has ever owned the land that the Tol berts own today; we are not clamor ing for any thing we have no right to. "The time has come when there, should be two parties in our state. Every one is supposed to have some political rights-and we can not be disfranchised by a grin nor a sneer. We believe the constitution of South Carolina should be enforced in every particular, especially where men's rights are concerned. "When we go to the places of reg istration with our tax receipts and say 'Register me,' we should be reg istered if the registration law is valid. I have fought for enfranchisement, and have been buffeted and beaten, but I am not discouraged and feel that there is hope ahead for us. "I see here ten times as many men as were ever at any Lily White con vention; I see here men of wealth and influence. Our party has awaken ed-as the Lily Whites went the 'sho jnuff' whites came-and they are not the kind that wither in a bottle, but men who can help us win our fight." He spoke briefly of the fight made against the Lily White faction and of that against "John McLaurin, Doc Adams & Co.," and said, "The Tol bert organization has gotten every appointment from the president of the United States in South Carolina and every appointment due to be nade has been made." At the conclusion of Mr. Tolbert's speech there was prolonged cheering and cries of "Tolbert! Tolbert!" Call of Roll. H. H. Mobley called the roll by counties, the delegates responding as ;heir names were called. T. E. Lewis served as assistant secretary with Mobley. R. H. Richardson of Sumter presided while the roll was being called. After the roll call Ernest F. Coch ran of Anderson was made tempo rary chairman and made a brief speech, in which he spoke of the per sonnel of the convention, saying that "the conventions of the last 25 years can not compare in personnel with this convention." A committee on credentials was appointed and while this committee was preparing a re port a number of speeches were made. Bishop W. D. Chappelle stress ed the importance of registration; J. D. E. Meyer of Charleston said he had once been a Democrat and told why he had become a Republican "only a fool never changes his mind," he said, in speaking on "Why People of South Carolina are Democrats." M. B. Lee of Lancaster said he liked Mr. Meyer's speech, as he liked to hear a "converted" man talk; "Pm glad," he said, "when the colored man has got something the white man is willing to associate with. We'll help make South Carolina a great state." Turning to Mr. Tolbert he said-, "You would not be my friend if you made me postmaster at Colum bia," and a voice in the audience said: "No-someone would kill you." S. J. Leaphart said the convention was the most representative he had seen in,South Carolina. J .S. Earle of Spartanburg said the Republican party was more alive than it had been for years. D. A. Perrin of George town in a short speech paid ? tribute to the leadership of Mr. Tolbert. The Rev. Frederick C. Redfern of Bene dict college made a speech in which he told of the achievements of the Republican party; Maj. J. F. Jones and J. A. Tolbert, Jr., also spoke. Convention in Hubbub. Permanent organization was ef fected by the election of J. H. God win of Columbia, chairman; R. H| Richardson, Sumter, vice chairman, and H. H. Mobley, secretary. L. A. some time had elapsed that quiet was restored and N. J. Frederick of Co lumbia nominated Joseph W. Tolbert as state chairman for four years. The name of John F. Jones was also placed before the convention by Dr. J. S. Levy of Florence, but Major Jones asked that it be withdrawn and Mr. Tolbert was elected unanimously. The election of members of the executive committee was then enter ed into and John F. Jones of Colum bia and H. C. Hardy if Spartanburg were elected members at large. Oth er members were as follows: First district, T. H. Pinckney, A. J. Clem ents and A. B. Seabrook. Second district, W. S. Dixon, J. M. Jones and W. A. Jackson. Third district, James W. Tolbert, L. C. Waller, Churchwell. Fourth district, B. F. Thompson, B. J. Madden, J. A. Tol bert. Fifth district, George Watts, A. C. Stewart, William Goodwin. Sixth district, E. J. Sawyer, I. J. Mc Cortie, W. L. McFarlane. Seventh district, M. J. Frederick, Jacob Moor er and S. J. Leaphart. After the executive committee had been elected H. B. Rikard of New berry read a resolution in which there was expressed a desire to know why it was that some appointments had not been given men of color. Ma jor Jones of the internal revenue de partment told of the civil service reg ulations. L. A. Hawkins then present ed as information, his resolution hav ing to do with the tenure of office of the state chairman. Frederick W. Redfern then read the Republican platform of the state of South Carolina and submitted a number of resolutions which were adopted. The closing paragraphs of the plat form were as follows: "We heartliy endorse the assiduous efforts of the Hon. Joseph W. Tol bert as the leader of the Republican forces of South Carolina. His work in the state and in Washington is worthy of commendation and praise, j He has earned any honor that is with in the gift of the Union Republican party. The great responsibilities ought to "be shared by others in our ranks to secure favorable considera tion for the party. Stand together in unity. Seek reform within the ranks. As intelligent and conscientious Re publicans determine what the party shall be in-South Carolina. As a mi nority party we stand for its pros perity and success. As a matter of fairness and honesty the party should be represented on the board of reg istration and on the board of elec tion commissioners. "Rally to the Republican banner all citizens, women and men, who think much as we do and who may become sympathetic with our ideals and principles, and thus secure a re spectable recognition for them. Aim to command citizens of integrity and worth who are known to have the "in terests of the state at heart for more than politiacl reasons, and thus de velop a militant Republican party for the just and impartial adminis tration of law and for the prosperity and peace of South Craolina and the American' Union of States." Delegates from Edgefield: Milton S. Strother and W. G. Ouzts; alter nates, M. A. Watson and W. Scott Stevens.-The State. $125 Cow Paid for Herself in 125 Days. "The boll weevil made it necessary to change from cotton to dairying and livestock growing, but tire eradi cation of the cattle tick made the change possible," said A. L. James of Darlington, South Carolina, a re cent convert to purebred cattle. "We had ticks on our farm," he said, "and at that time our 12 cows were worth about $5.00 for the whole lot. Now we have 44 Guernseys, in eluding young stock, and they are easily worth an average of $300 a head. Soon after the fever ticks were cleaned out in this section of the state, Mr. James bought a good cow for $125, and in 125 days she had paid for herself in addition to pay ing for her keep. The price of milk is not so high now as it was imme diately following the taking off of the last tick, but still the making of milk is profitable. One factor that has had much to do with it is the feed, which is large home grown. Cot tonseed is exchanged for cottonseed meal. Hay is made of oats and vetch and alfalfa. But the best crop of all on the James farm, not excepting cotton and corn, in the owner's opinion, is the velvet bean. It is easy to grow 60 bushels of the beans in the pod to the acre on land that will grow 30 bush do. In 1920 Mr. James was getting on well, but the price of cotton took a drop and only a good production of milk kept him going. The cows enabled him to hold his cotton for better prices without danger of a vis it from the sheriff. Formerly it was the custom on this farm to grow 20 acres of cotton to the plow. Now cotton is still grown in spite of the weevil, but the acre age has been cut to 5 acres to the plow. Milk is the important crop now. Besides producing direct re turns, the cows, with the help of vel vet veans and a reduced cotton acre age have cut down the fertilizer bill. In 1920 the farm used 160 tons of commercial (or purchased) fer tilizer. This year on 21 tons were used. Mr. James is now a successful dairyman and cattle breeder, but there is one regret that will be with him to the end of his days. He sums it up when he says: "I should have made the change 25 years ago." Make paying lavers of 1 your lazy hens ny feeding Happy Hen Buttermilk Mash-the greatest egg producing feed in the world. The results will make you happy. ; Made by Edgar-Morgan Co., Memphis. Sold by ut. Call or 'phone for pnces. EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO., j M*? 4-C-9 I Program of Baptist Woman's Mission Society October 5th to 7th. Thursday, October 5 Song-How Firm a Foundation. ? W. M. U. Watchwords in unison: I con do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13. God is able. 2 Cor. 9:8. ' Devotional-Mrs. J. W- Peak. Bible Promises-Philippians 1:6, Acts 1:8, 2 Cor.. 9:8 (verse in full). Bible Prayers-Colossians 1:9 12" Ephesians 3:14-21. Bible Exhortations-Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians^ 5:1,2, Philippians 4:4-9. Prayer for all the 75 Million Cam paign interests in South Carolina. Song-Mrs. Rudisill. Brief Talks : News Notes a. From our General Board, Mrs. Broadwater. b. From State Mission Accomplish ments and Needs, Mrs. D. B. Hol lingsworth. c. From our Sunday School work, Mrs. B. L. Mims. d. From our Educational Institu tions, Mrs. J. P. Nixon. Prayer for our Secretaries and other leaders. Poem-Pray, Give, Go, Mrs. A. T. Allen. Brief Talks: a. Connie Maxwell Orphanage A Campaign Asset, Miss Kellah Fair. b. S. C. Baptist Hospital-A Home of Merck, Mrs. W. A. Byrd. c. Paying what we owe-Ministe rial Relief Fund, Mrs. W. B. Cog burn. Prayer 1. For these institution and their corps of workers. 2. For the veterans of the cross and their families. Song-Help Somebody Today. The Relation of these State Inter ests to Southwide Institutions and World-Wide Missions, Mrs. M, \N. Tillman. Reading-Poem, Somebody, Mrs. E. S. Strom. Offering. Closing Song and Prayer for all Campaign Interests. Friday, October 6 The young people's societies of the church will have charge if the exer tne first Uiv isiyjii yicaiucuv) imo. >? . B. Cogburn, and the following pro gram will be carried out. All societies of the churches in the division are invited to bc present. Meeting of the First Division W. M. U., including the following churches: Berea, Bethany, Edgefield, Gilgal, Little Stevens Creek, Bold Spring, Mountain Creek. Mrs. W. B. Cogburn will preside over the meeting. Devotions-Mrs. John T. Griffis. Roll Call of W. M. S. and Y. W. A. societies with verbal reports from each. The World For Christ-Mrs. T. B. Lanham. Campaign Plans-Mrs. J. L. Mims. Vocal Solo-Mrs. M. B. Tucker. Address-Rev. A. T. Allen. Recess Afternoon Session. Song by Sunbeams. Report of Sunbeam Bands, each responding with a song or recitation. Report of G. A. and R. A. organi zations. Plans for the year for Sunbeams, Mrs. M. N. Tillman. Address-Mrs. W. J. Hatcher. Benediction. Notice of Bridge Letting Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Edgefield County will on Friday, October 6th, 1922, meet at Turkey Creek bridge | on Meeting Street road in Edgefield county, South Carolina, at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of re reiving bids for the erection of bridge consisting of one steel span .forty feet long and one wood span about twenty feet with concrete pil lars and will meet at twelve o'clock at the bridge over Sleepy Creek on the New Cut road near Mr. Wiley Timmerman's for the purpose of re ceiving bids for the construction of a bridge at said place similar to that bridge described above. The County will furnish all material. Right re served to reject any and all bids. A. A. EDMUNDS, For Board of Commissioners. Edgefield, S. C. Only One "BROMO QUININE" To tret the genuine, call for full name, LAX. TIVE BROMO QUININE. Loolcforsiffnatureo* jg. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Stopf cousu and headache, and works off cold. 25c ' - % Consult Your Own Interest by Consulting Ds When Buying Roofing Metal or Composition Mantels, Tiling, Grates Trim Hardware Wall Board Doors, Sash, etc. FROM Youngblood Roofing and Mantel Company 635 Broad St. Telephonel697 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA We Gan Give You Prompt Service on Mill Work and Interior Finish Large stock of Rough and Dressed Lumber on hand for Immediate Delivery. Woodward Lumber Co. QUALITY-S?R VICE Corner Roberts and Dugas Sta., Augusta, Ga, $s Via Southern Railway System ROUND TRIP IDENTIFICATION PLAN One and one half fares for round trip. ATLANTA, GA., American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages, November 13-18. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., American Gas Association, October 23-28. CHATTANOOGA, TENN., Southern Medical Association, No vember 13-16. DETRIOT, MICH., Sovereign Grand Lodge L 0. 0. F., Sep teber 18-23. DETRIOT, MICH., Radiological Society of North America, December 4-8. HOUSTON, TEXAS, Annual Convention Laundry Owners Na tional Asseciation, October 2-7. NEW ORLEANS, LA., Grain Dealers National Association, Oc tober 2-4. IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE PLAN One fare going one-half fare returning. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., National Association Cost Account ants, September 23-28. ATLANTIC CITY., N, J. National Association Stationers and Manufacturers, U. S. A., October 9-14. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Casket Manufacturers Association of America, October 18-20. BALTIMORE, MD., Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church, October 24-November 1st.' ?' BOSTON, MASS., American Association for the Advancement of Science, December 26-30. BLUE RH)GE, N. C., (R. R. Sta. Black Mountain) Boys Scouts of America, September 12-19. CHICAGO, ILL., National Spiritualist Association, U. S. A. An nual Convention, October 16-21. CINCINNATI, 0., National Council of Traveling Salesmen As sociation, October 9-11. DETRIOT, MICH., Annual Meeting Prison Association, Octo ber 12-18. LOUISVILLE, KY., The National Exchange Club, September 25-27. LOUISVILLE, KY., International Federation of Catholic Alum nae, October 26-November 2nd. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., National Tax Association, Septem ber 18-22. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., Annual Meeting American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngelogy, September 18-25. NEW OlL/EANS, LA., Southern Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Annual Convention, December 5-7. For further information call on nearest Ticket Agent or com municate with E. S. BROWN, District Passenger Agent, 741 Broad St., Augusta Ga. J. A. TOWNSEND, Ticket Agent, Edgefield, S. C.