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Entered at the Postoffice at New berry, S. C., as 2nd class matter. E. H. AULL, EDITOR. Friday, April 7, 1911. PARKS IN ATLANTA AND MEMPHIS It is well for the people of Atlanta to bear thoughtfully in mind the com parison between the park policy of Memphis, Tenn., and our own city, in stituted in a recent statement by Gen eral Manager Carey, of Atlanta's park department. Last year, Atlanta expended for maintenance and expansion of her system of playgrounds and parks the sum of $58,470. Within the same interval Memphis invested for the same purpose $399, 450. Atlanta is the second city in the South. Memphis is the fourth. - Yet Memphis spends several hun dred per cent. more on an important department than Atlanta. Energy and wise management have thus far prevented the discrepancy from being manifested too blatantly. These factors cannot be depended up on to indefinitely take the place of a liberal policy of expenditures. Every dollar put in parks or play grounds is a health investment bound to return inestimable future dividends. That reflection should spur th "At (lanta spirit" to find a way to raise the revenue necessary to bring our' park and playground system to the re quisite standard. We already have an ample foundation. The superstructure should be a mere matter of energetic detaiL-Atlanta Constitution. We print the above to show to our people what other and larger commu nities are thinking and saying about, park propositions. Newberry has the opportunity now to have one of the prettiest and most delightful parks of any city of its size in the country, and at a~ minimum of cost, and we hope that there is sufficient civic pride in Newberry to respond promptiy and 'heartily to the effort now being made to secure this park. It is gratifying to learn that the Co lumbia-Newbperry-Greenville highway is to come by Lexington. Tha,t this route will be chosen there seems to be but little doubt. ' Col. Elbert H. Aull, of Newberry, who is taking a very ac tive interest in' the matter, sca tedI while here on Friday that this is by far gthe best and most feasible route. This highway will mean much to this county. It can not help but crea>te more interest in the d'evelopment of all our roads, and that is 'what is need ed. Anything that tends to arouse the people to the importance of better highways will redound to the county's lasting good. ..~ The proposed highway will run through, the town of Chapin by way of the new steel bridge at Wyse's ferry. Col. Aull stated that this. road is now in excellent condition, and was warm in his praise of the good work done by the chaingang at the new steel bridge.-Lexington Dispatch. We do not know that the route via Lexington will be selected but if the supervisor of Lexington county wi' carry out the program which we un derstand 'he has agreed to do, there is little doubt that most of the automo bile travel between Columbia and Greenvi'lle will be via Lexington. The distance is only four miles more, and if the road to Ohapin is put in god condition it will really be a better road than can be made of the road via Spring Hill, but the supervisor has agreed not only to build the road fra>m Lexington to Chapin, but also the road from Chapin to Columbia via Spring Hill, and if this is done then the peo' pie who travel can have the choizn of either road. There are no streams to c"oss on the Lexington route, and thiere are very few hills and there is a ce> phone line along the road which would *make it easy to get in communica,i2n with other points in case of accidlent, and beside there is a garage at Liex ington. 0 The road was in very good condi tion considering that it seems to have had no work in a long time an1 ver: little work can make a sole'idi-l road of it. It is neither h avy sand or clay, but the road bed is composed oi small gravel, and all tha.t is ne;:ded is to widen it, shape it uy ae.d prcn erly drain it. We hope thai +~; .~ 4. Wdl ~'r', Supervisor Langford reminded of his' promise to work these roads at once, and if we can be of any assistance to him, we will be pleased to render it.. MR. LEVER'S ASPIRATIONS. It is understood that Mr. A. F. Lev er, congressional representative from the seventh district of South Carolina, was not made chairman of the agricul tural committee, to which positimi 1 had aspired, because in a previous ses sion of congress, he had voted in fav or of a mild protection of the lumber' interests. Mr. Lever is probably as substan tial a Democrat as South Carolina has in congress, and it appears he has even high-er aspirations than that of being chairman of the agricultura] committee. Representative Lever has among his immediate constituents, as 'well as in other sections of the State, a goodly number of lumber manufactur ing industries. In doing what he conceived to be best for their interests, as well as for the peo ple at large in this section or the country, he cast his vote for a d-aty o~ Umber which wourld give some pro tection to the lumber manufacturing interests of the State. There is . great difference between the high tar iff schedule now in force under Re publican rule, and a low duty ained for the protection of manufacturing interests where no injury is worked to the consumer. Blind opposition to every measure that smacks of protec tion to manufacturing interests would probably not be considered good Democratic policies now, in view of the rapid strides which every portion of the country, and especially the South, is making .ina the development of the manufacturing industries. Care ful statesmen will discriminate be tween a mild protection and a high tariff which makes the cost of liying a burden to the average consumer, and it seems that this is exactly what Mr. Lever did in casting his vote for the duty on lumber. No stig1na of re proach should be attached to his ac tion in. this connection.-Greettville News. We agree with the Greenville News, and we do not think it is just to Con gressman Lever to make the critic ismis of him which have been made by some cf the newspapers of this State. The Democratic platform is not a free trade platform, as we understand it, but the Democratic doctrine is a tariff for revenue and not a tariff for pro tection. The small tariff pla,ced upon lum ber does not affect the price of lum ber in this section of the country, and, therefore, is not.,a tariff for protec tion, and, in fact, is the smallest rate in the tariff bill. We do not think that his vote on this question had anything to do with his failure to receive the position as chairman of the committee on agri culture. Congressman Lamb, of Vir ginia, outranked Mr. Lever in this committee, and 'had been in congress longer, and it was natural that he should be given the position. It is true that Mr. Lever has been a very active member of this commit tee, and the fact that 'he is named second on 'the committee indicates rec ognition of his service. * * * * * * *** ** * ** * * * THE IDLER. * *** Park for Orangeburg.. Orangeburg, Aprill 1.--The Grange burg Civic league has obtained the privilege of using the large vacant lot between Orange court and Glover street for a park. This property will be put in go"d -''' r:ght away andJ equipped with chairs, benches and swings. Flowers and shrubbery are to be planted by the league. The only place, besides the streets of this city, for children to go in the afternoons is the court house' square,! which is too dusty for children. The women~ are anxious to receive contributions to aid them in their work. This beginning is expected to end in a permanent park for Orange burg, though it may be located in an other section of the city. Did you read this in the da:ily papers Sunday. Wonder if it is an April fool? Now, Newberry has gone further than that. It has the grounds for the per manent park. If we could only get' the co-operation of th'e- Civic associa tion or any one else to help present* the matter the Newberry park could be had in short order. I ask once more if the members of the Civic asso ciation, the woman's club, the Drayton Rutherford chapter. the Calvin Croz icr chapter, the Bachelor Maids, the Daughters of the American revolution, and all other persons and organiza tions in Newberry to come forward individually and collectively and help raise the money to get the work start ed. It is very important that what is going to be done be done quickly. -0 The following bit of good common sense is taken from the Western Christian Advocate: "What kind of a career have you mapped out for your boy, Josh?" "I'm goin' to make a lawyer of him,' answered Farmer Corntossel. "He's got an unconquerable fancy for tend in' to othher folks' business, an' he might as -well git paid for it." -0 If every one who tries to tend to 'tother people's business got paid for it a lot of people who have no in come now would be pe.ying income tax. But some how I am almost of the opinion that if they Were paid for the job they would not be so anxious about it. - 0 Of course, I don't get paid for look ing after a good many things that are needed in the city, but I just see the necessity of some body calling atten tion to some of these matters and pointing out the importance tF so-we body doing the work. If I got paid for it I could not do the work half so well. But still, if one can turn one's natur a1 bent so as to use it for commercial ends so much the be'tter I reckon. Any how I am willing to .et go at -O Now, you just watch the east siders flock to Willowbrook park as soon as it is open, and some of 'em wouldn't give you a cent to build a park over here where they could reciprocate the favor by inviting the West siders over to spend an evening. I am glad to see the eastsiders at Willowbrook and the best of rfeeling existing among all the people. But lets build a park over here on the east side, My, d1d yoti see the result of that "Joy ride" down in Florida the other day. That man who was driving that car must have wanited to get there right now. That's worse than climbing the steeple of the Baptist church and scraping off $45 worth of paint. There is not much danger in Newberry as very few of our drivers exceed seventy-five mile sthe hour, and then on the beautifully s;nooth streets of ,the city of -Newberry and the good roads of th'e county at fifty the hour you scarcely realize you are moving. Small boys and grown men all become expert drivers after iory.g months of careful training before they are given .absolute, charge of a car. And then the speed limit and stop ping ordinances are strictly observed by everybody,.and impartially enforced by the authorities. But what 'has this to do with that beautiful burned building and delep chasm at the end of Friend street near the railroad. And the others in Main street. A liittle bit of civic pride would remove these eyes-res in short order. By the way, when is c-leaning up GOLE Special Prices 2 Gold Fish, one large Food, one bunch Sea Mc Instruction Sheet, all for Extra Fish sold in any last opportunity of the s< NewPA 14 inch Flouncing, per 9 inch Flouncing, per Hosiery, all styles and si Maryland Egg Poachers, Gold Paint, best grade.... Glass Covered Cream Pi New lot Salt and Pepper White Aprons, fancy anc Buy From Us and Anderso day in Newberry? It is a very im portant event and should not be per-1 mitted to pass by without proper ob servance. It is almost as important as the proper observance of the glor ious fourth, or the 22d, or the 19th, in that it helps the living as well as honors the dead.. The Idler. Death of Mr. David Porter. Mr. James David Werts Porter died of consumption on Wednesday evening at about 7 o'clock, in the 29th year of his age. He had been in decliiing health the past four years and four weeks ago he grew rapidly -worse and continued to fail until the end cie. He was a son of the late Rev. J. S. Porter of the South Carolina confer ence and leaves a mother, two broth ers and three sisters to mourn tie loss of a beloved and loving son and brother. He was a loyal and devoted meinber of Central Methodist church and the funeral service was conducted by the Revs. M. L. Banks and J. M. Fridy yesterday afternoon at 3.30 at the thouse, residence of Mr J. D. S. Liv ingston. Interment at Rosemont. The pall bearers were: Herbert Boulware, Vernon Fellers, Rufus Fellers, 'Roy Summer, Holland Paysinger and Hom er Schumpert. NOTICE OF ELECTION IN -SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 14. In consideration of .a sufficiently signed petition from the voters and free holders of School District No. 14, County of Newberry, State of South Carolina, known as Prosperity School District, asking for an election, in ac cordance with an act of the general assembly of the' State of South Caro lina, approved on the 14th day of Feb ruary, 1911, to decide the question of issuing coupon bonds to thie amount of three thousand dollars ($3000.00) if so much be necessary, payable in five years and bearing interest at not ex ceeding the rate of six per cent. per annum, payable annually. The said bonds or the proceeds of the sale thereof, together with any funds in hand of county treasurer, to be applied to the payment and retire ment of outstanding bonds of said School District. The election for the said purpose1 above named is hereby ordered to be held at the town hali in 'Prosperity, S. C., in said School District, on ,the 18th day of April, 1911, beginning at 8 tax receipt being necessary to vote in this election. The following named persons are o'clock a. m. and closing at 4 o'clock p. in.. A registration certificate and poll hereby appointed to conduct said elec tion: E. W. Werts, W. T. Gibson and M. H. Boozer. All voters in favor of new bonds vote "yes," against new bonds vote "no." Geo. Y. Hunter, J. L. Wise, 'R. T. Pugh, Trustees of S;chool District No. 14. DR. 1rELDAU will an'swer emergency calls in con nection with his office work. Special ties, morphine and other drug habits. Hours 9 to 1 forenoong 4 to 8 after noon. - Io1-28-6mos iFISH~ Fri. and Sat. Globe, one package Fish ss, Pebbles and 3 c quantities. This is your eson. rrivals. yard......-....... -0 yard-. .......--. 05c ades.......... ----...10lc each.......... -..10 ... .... .-..... . - -10lc Shakers...-.... -05c . plain ....-...............--.-.O---1c Save the Difference. 1 lOc. Co. 7 Absolug MAKES HOME .1i I [ a and wholesome made found at tbb aRs Cook Book Bind aae ROYAL BAKING POV Teachers Meeting. The next regular monthly meeting of the County Teachers' association will be held in the high school build ing in Prosperity on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a. m. The program will be: Primary Number Work-Miss Mayme Swittenberg. Round Table Talks. F. 0. Black, Lillian Hill, President. Secretary. Certainly So. ilmington Star. A town's best asset is a bunch of en who have money, enterprise and iblic spirit, A man who establishes an enterprise which enables many ther people to make a rliving iv(hile he akes somethinig on their labor, is a esirable citizen and public benefac Mosele Prosperi One of the oldest a cantile firms in NewJ uous business is that Prosperity, S. C. TI the confidence of the gree during its long b been done by honest *They are making ments on the interior ent and are in better die their large busines Their line of Millin up-to-date in every r4 of Mrs. Moseley, wh4 Miss Davis, and on at ley's long connection and her knowledge ol you might travel mani not be able to find ani line that would suit y atre always right. The firm also hand merchandise and invia the line before purchc Mos ele Prosperi (AL POWDER ely Pure BAKING EASY ight Biscuit lelicious Cake ainty Pastries 'ine Puddings laky Crusts ad the food is finer, iore tasty, cleanly than the ready e shop or grocery. .800 Rolp-F . ad Addrasa. IDER Co., NEW YORK. tor. The man who has a payroll to meet is not a theoretical but a prac tical booster. Ieath of Young Guy Scurry The 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mis. Jno. R. Scurry died yesterday about 4 o'clock after a brief illness. The bu rial will be had at the family burying ground at Chappels this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The sympathy of the conmnunity goes out to the bereaved parents i. f mis hour of their trial. A King Who Left Home set the world to talking, but Paul Mathulka, of Buffalo, N. Y., says he. always KEEPS AT HOME the King. of all Laxatives-Dr. King's New Lifer Pmills-and they're a blessing to al? hik family. Cure constipation, heed- i ache, indigestion, dyspepsia. .On!? 25c. at Wmn. E. Pelham & Son's. y Bros.. ty, St. C.* rd most reliable mer erry county in contin of Moseley Bros., at is firm has maintained people in a marked de siness life. This has md square dealing. repairs and improve of their store at pres posit ipn today to han s than for many years. ery is first class and ~spect, and in charge is ably assisted by :count of Mrs. Mose with this department/ the needs of theide y miles more and still ything in the millinery n as well. The prices les a stock of general es the trade to inspect sing elsewhere. y Bros., ty, [S. C.