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Carlsbc i : :L Karlov : i i ii ..iLixj- i >i i? i. ** I *? I t V : :>* : > ? : .> .. ,-: .v.::;:-.; <:V3 i Scene in Karl WHEN EUROPE'S best advertised health resort awoke one morning to find its postoffice chnnged from jOarlsbnd, Austria, to Karlovy Vary, iCzecho-Slovokia, the mental shock to the German inhabitants must have been somewhat like the occasional explosions of its hidden wells, from which its famous mineral waters come, isays a bulletin of the National Geo[graphic society. Though it is located In Bohemia, the Englishman had Introduced afternoon 'tea, and the American had made ten,nis popnlnr, but the 17,000 permanent residents, who remained in Carlsbad after the annual influx of some 70,000 :visitors. were essentially German, and Karlovy Vary remains so, according to the press reports. Hence it Is easy to understand how this island of Germans, under Czech rule, approached a political boiling point. Dispatches told of open display of Emperor Franz Joseph's portrait, and of the refusal of the native sons, who live l?y means of the saline waters and salt derivatives, to call Carlsbad by any ? clier name. Discovered by Charles IV. Traditions had it, and the inhabitants prefnr.td to believe, that Emperor CliaricS IV. discovered the healing power of the waters that gush through the vents of the mammoth lid that nature clapped down over a seething caldron fur beneath the surface. , Atop this vast subterranean lake of molten mineral and hissing steam a river, the Tepel, flows lazily down a narrow valley whose slopes are softened by beautiful trees and traversed by winding trails and paths. Among these, some physicians intimate, the health hunters gained the rosy cheeks and buoyant spirits for which the springs receive overmuch credit. It is just before the Tepel enters the Eger that the underground streams pierce the crust at numerous points, and furnish the waters used for bathing and drinking by those who could aliord to go there; and either bottled or boiled down by the millions of gal- | Ions, for its salt and soda content, and j shipped to all quarters of the globe. During the season at pre-war Carlsbad the guest at any of the numerous hotels would be awakened at 6 o'clock, or even earlier, and would arise- to join the procession toward the springs. At a popular one, such as the Sprudel, from which flow 440 gallons of water a minute, at a temperature of 103 degrees, Fahr., he might have to wait 15 or 20 minutes until a whlteeapped maid served him. For his protection, large glass covers were erected over many of the springs, und from an airplane Carlsbad might resemble u field of conservatories. But to linger too long among the springs of Carlsbad is to miss its history. Here there Is a grim sort of symbolism. For it was here, just 100 years ago last August, that Metternlch plotted to clamp down the lid upon free speech, free press, and untrammeled teaching in ?lie Herman states. Origin of the "Carlsbad Decrees." There were signs that I literal agitation among Hermans was reaching the boiling point. Autocracy was threatened. Prime Metternlch of Austria arranged to have sympathetic representation from Austria, Prussia, and seven other states of the Herman confederation at Carlsbad, ami then called tlieni together in ti hurry, tinier pretext of need for summary action. Out of the conference came the lemons "Carlsbad Decrees," and there can he little doubt but that the tinder for the world explosion in 11)14 was lighted at Carlsbad. There was formulated the policy, later carried to a relentless conclusion by the German empire, of press censorship, of state regulation of teaching in universities and all other schools, and a commission was created to inquire Into utterances opposed to the monarchical principle which every German state was pledged to maintain. Only sixteen years before Metternich conceived this method of political repression, Carlsbad was nearly blown up by the forces beneath the crusted surface. Now, to quote a traveler. * "The most dangerous portions ure firmly battoned down, under solid masonry, held together with iron and steel, id Now y Vary; lovy Vary, while the rest of this Metternlehian | policy of repression is modified by the i modern Idea of providing safety j valves, through which rise t lie springs." Capitalizing the mineral waters was the principal industry, but not the only one. of Carlsbad. In the vicinity were porcelain works, and the shopper of the days when the wealth and fashion of three continents gathered there might purchase Bohemian glass and beautiful trinkets of many kinds, representing the Czech handicraft. MOURN OVER LOST CHANCES Few Who Do Not Claim to Have Had j Great Opportunities, and Lost Them. In an article In People's Magazine Hugh S. Fullerton tells of millions of J dollars' worth of ideas runniDg to' waste. "I'd rather have the idea I failed to follow up than the ones I made my money out of." That was said to me by a man who ranks among the wealthiest in tho | country and who is credited, among his associates, with almost supernatural wisdom in evolving ideas and seeing their possibilities. "Every man had one or more big chances to get to tho top,"' he continued. "If you don't believe that, Just get into any crowd of men, tell some yarn of an opportunity that you hud, and overlooked, and then listen to them. Chances are every one of them will have a better story of lost opportunity than you told, and nine out of ten of them will tell a wonderful story of how some other man 'stole' their great ideas and got rich or famous from them. Examine Into Jhese stories and you will find, In the majority of cases, that the man who claims to havo originated the idea did not do it at nil, that lie did not see the possibilities of it, or that, even if he did, he was not smart enough or lacked the Initiative to follow It tip. There are more chances for men to pet rich now tlinn there ever were before in the history of the world, and more hip chances being overlooked. Whether it is because men lack faith in themselves or because they prefer a humming bird in the hand to an eagle in the air, I don't know. They seem to think a man must be a supergenius or a great inventor." I reminded him that he had a reputation as an originator, as an inventor and genius, in addition to being a successful organizer. "Bunk," lie asserted. "I do not claim to have originated anything. My success has been due to seeing the possibilities of an idea and working out the details so as to apply the idea to practical business. Probably a thousand men thought of the same things I did before I was born, and did not develop them. Some of my most successful ideas probably were talked over and dreamed over by hundreds who failed to work them out practically." Insect Idiot. Scientists tell us that when a grasshopper catapults his corporate self into space by the propulsive power of his hinged hopping poles lie has no idea where he is going to light. It may be in the lake or the brush fire or the kerosene can or the pansy bed; it is all the same to hint. Examine his countenance. He looks the perfect fool: At the top of the head two bulging eyes as expressive as the eye of a dead carp; and below this is a linicn \Utix n U'iinflnn tilttu'chorn TBIo Io nil. There Is no forehead, no brain and no room for one. The grasshopper, we find, Is an insect Idiot. The best he ever did was to keep out from under the foot of his betters.?Minneapolis Journal. Big Devil Fish. Four members of the Miami aquarium association recently went on a fishing trip in the Bahamas and cnught a 3,000-pound devil fish. Citizen's First Duty. The citizen is the servant of the state, and is bound to use all his endowments for the common good,? Bishop NVestcott. HAMER ACCEPTS ' CALL TO DOTY I : i E TAKES I*RESIDENCY OF SOUTH f t CAROLINA DIVISION OF AMERICAN COTTON AS- J SOCIATION. v c c R. C. Hamer, who was last week y elected president of the South Caro- ? iina Division of.the American Cotton 1 Association to succeed Col. R. M. Mix- t son, resigned, has accepted the posi- f tion. He has addressed the followine a statement to the members of the boara I of directors and the members of the t cotton association generally: f "On July l, the Board of Directors a of the South Carolina Division of the 0 American Cotton Association honored ^ me by electing me to the presidency * of the division to succeed Col. R. M. Mixson, resigned. I was in the moun- y tains of North Carolina at the time t with my family and did not kno\v of t my election until the day afterwards, c Had I been present, I would have pro- e tested against such action on the part r of the Board, not that I am unwilling t to serve the association in any way I; that I can but because I feel that there S are others in the state who are better p fitted for the position than myself. f "Upon notification of my election, I ' stated my views along that line to in- s dividual members of the hoard but ^ they would not hear to any talk of ? declination on my part. I have there- n fore coiis? uted to take up the duties and to d c harge them to the best of my ability. "Were I not convinced of the wonderful pot? ntialities of the American v Cotton Association T would not have considered taking the position to which I have been elected. I have r studied the plans and purposes of the J organization closely, together with its accomplishments, and I regard it as a very vital factor in the future life of -the South, and indeed of the nation. I believe that it is reallv Pninp- tn 1 mean a new South. It is going to release us from the chains of commercial slavery that have held tis Douna fast for lo, these many years. "Already the association has been able to accomplish much. It has p saved the south billions of dollars, having forced the speculators to pay the farmers a fair price for their cotton. 11 In the passage of certain legislation, r in securing recounts of the surplus j crop, a classification of that surplus ? showing amount of unspinnable cotton on hand, in securing the erection iof v cotton warehouses, etc., it has accom- \ plished somjething definite to which we can point with pride, has change*. 1 Statement of The Condition of The g Bank of Western Carolina ' located at Lexington, S. C.. at the close of business June 30, 1920. Resources Loans nn<l sioounts ... ..$336,999.4 7 Due from banks and bank- a ers ' 3,794.51 n Currency i. . . . 2-.388.00 > e Silver and other minor coin 7C4.91 a Checks and cash items . . 372.00 Total $34 4,259.09 Liabilities Undivided profts, less current expenses and taxes paid $ 1.9S9.92 ? Individual deposits subject I to check 56,131.61 - -...,-,.7 1119,1^1.^9 1 Time certificates of depos- [ it * 500.00 Certified checks 300.00 Cashier's checks 1,$66.63 Other liabilities, vizj. Due to Head Office, Aiken, S. C 114,983.38 Total $344,259.09 State of Soutli Carolina, County of Dexington.?ss. Before me came J. W. Ballentine, Manager of the above named banv who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bak. J. W. BALLENTINE. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of July, 1920. W. D. DENT, Notary Public. Correct Attest. C. J. 11AEL, c. K. HENDERSON, W. J. PI,ATT. Directors. Condensed ?'tilled Statement of The ! BANK OF WESTERN C.VKOIiINA, at the close of Business, June 30th, i 1920. I Assets Bills receivable $3,129.1+0.27 j Stocks and bonds 344,290.50 j Banking houses, furniture and fixtures .... 125,235.40; Cash on band and in banks 704,411.32 j 1 $4,303,077.49 ; I Kilt* I ?"ii|'itill $ 288.7 00.00 j Surplus 288.700.00 j I'ndivicletl profits 120,081.92 j Deposits 3,4 05,595.57 i Bills payable 200,000.00 ! EOISSH11RDD j $4,303,077.49 he viewpoint of the world towards he South. "The Association is just about to inter upon a very concrete program >f development. Beginning July 16, . state-wide campaign will be launchid for the erection of warehouses, the drmation of cooperative marketing ocletles and tho securing of cotton traders. Similar campaigns, I have >een informed, will shortly be launch d in other states of the cotton belt. Vhen our state and other states of he cotton belt are dotted with cotton varehouses, as they should be, enabing ou; farmers to market their rop gradually instead of rushing it in the market in two or three months, re are going to eliminate the usual S~ V- ~ * 1 ? - ' " >11 mi; imcB in me xaii montns. rhe poor farmer is going to be able o hold his cotton along with tho rich armer and they are going to profit like. The mills are going to have to >ay something like a fair price to get he staple. Instead of the Southern armer going to the cotton mills and sking thejn what they will give us for lur cotton the mills will be coming town here asking what we will take or it. 1 "I want' to beg of the members of our committee and of the people of he state in general that they give me heir heartiest support. The Amerian Cotton Association, as I see it, is ntitled to the hearty support of every nan. woman and child that lives in he cotton growing section and that is nterested in a business way in the louth. The South is absolutely delendent upon the prosperity of the armer. When he falls upon dark lays our commercial life becomes tagnant. What benefits the farmer enefits everybody who lives in the louth and everybody who does busiicss in the South." OAK (JROVE NEWS. The health of this community * is ery good at this writing. Miss Benlah Jumper spent Saturday light, with her brother, Mr. J. A. uniper. Misses T?'iC!p*a and Dessie Saylor Wanted roung people to p epare for f-teno;raphic, and bookkee ing work. We verage filling one vacancy out of four i our employment bur au at salaries anging from $85 to $175 per monh. 'repare yourself 1' r on- of he utlled positions. For full information, ?rite DRAUGHON'S, Columbia, S. C. Ve guarantee pos tions. VALUE! "f ' ? : ' -r. 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Miss Annie Belle Brady was the guest of Misses Thelma and Dessie) Saylor last Sunday. i Mr. I-.ee Whittaker and Miss Mae Administrator's Sale. I Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 23rd day of July 1920, in front of the Court house at Lexington. S. C.. at 11 o'clock A. M. I will sell "to the highest bidder for cash one Chevrolet autombile 1917, model, the same being the property belonging to the estate of the late E. A. Hall, deceased. Maud Hall, Administratrix. July 9, 1920. BRAZILIA A Sovereij i For Blood, Stomach, i n a fwr*rv mr n i D/1UVUU ttl D/ In order to get this woi home we will for a sh,ort \ the remedy at tne adverti $3 Treatir Harmon 1 The Rex LEXINGTON, are tire mileage, mo: gasoline, greater ri ^ L a. !L1_ r_ ic uc?i puwioie lire u Next Time?BUY FISK These tires are built to this 1 be best concern in the world to ?t concern in existence to do b HARDWARES LEXINGTON, S. C. Hook were happily married Saturday night. Mr. J. Q. Jumper is all smiles; it's a hoy. 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