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l^yii..if ' If^y,'' ■’ ' ',n '. tf.-' l' Barnwell People. 1 Bii h II, ■ I' »r.n ■■im.. extend at the pott office at Barnwell, B. C., as aecond-class matter. ' | • > B. F. DXVIKS, Editor md Proprirtor . THURSDAY. FEBUARY 12, 1914. ■ w l [ 3 E. > r;, I M/' f *1 1!-; Barnwell end Marlboro. 7- Under the heading, “Figure* for *^Hie People," the esteemed Pee Dee Advocate quotes our editorial in regard to the comparative per capita yields of cotton in Barnwell and Marlboro Coun ties and comments thereon as follows: We accept the People’s invitation to “figure up again." • The People goes back to 1910 to count its population, while it counts its cotton crop Ofl913. In our calculation, we allowed for thp normal growth in our population since "1910, including girl babies in Bennettsville. We also con sidered the fact that about thirty per cent of the 1913 cotton crop in Marl boro was long staple, which averaged two cents more per pound than short — staple. - ' - > • _ But since the People has laid down' its rules for the contest, we will not run from the fight, but engage it upon its own ground. We shall take the population of 1910 for both Barnwell and Marlboro, and grant, for the sake of argument, that the cotton crops of Barnwell and Marlboro both averaged 12 1-2 cents per pound, or 162.50 per bale. The,statistics issued by the Depart ment of Commerce showed that 50,829 bales had been gined in Marlboro up to January 1. The census of 1910 gives Marlboro a population of 31,189. This divided into 50,829 gives 1.63 as the average number of bales for each per- son in the county. At 162.50 per bale, this makes $101.87 for each man woman and child in Marlboro. This beats Barnwell just 62 cents for each person in the county. Coming down to figures of the De partment of Commerce for cotton ginned up to Jan. 16,—Barnwell had 56,554 bales. This was an average of 1.663 bales for each person, or $1Q3.- 31. To Jan. 16 Marlboro had ginned 52,- 410 bales. This was an average of 1.68 bales for each person or $106.00 for each person according to the census of 1910. Does that look like Barnwell beat Marlboro? The area of Barnwell is 870 square miles, which, divided into 56,554, gives _ 65 bales to the square mile in this county. Marlboro is credited with 509 square miles, which, divided into 52,410 gives 103 as the average number of bales to the square mile in Marlboro. Can’t the People find some other basis upon which to figure so as to beat Marlboro. We confess that The Advocate has “out-figgered” us, but it must not be forgotten that 4here are 12,256 white people in Marlboro County, or more than 39 per cent, of its total population. In Barnwell County there are only 9,561 white people, less than 28 pen cent, of the total population. It would perhaps be a waste of time to mention the fact that numbers of the negroes are non-producers, living from hand to mouth in the towns jnd villages of the county, or that much of Barnwell’s 870 square miles is in swamp and “bottom” lands that cannot be cultivated. So we very willingly concede that Marlboro is a good county, but we wish to warn Brother Freeman that with the addition of a few more Marlboro farmers like E. R. Cox and W. H. Manning and btfiers, who ai*e quitting his county to make their home here, there will be a bigger difference in the feature than a measley little §2 cents per capita. We wish ty call especial attention to the article by Prof. Allen on another page of this week’s issue of The Peo ple. It affords us much pleasure to publish the views of one, who has •pent many years of his life in teach ing, on the condition referred to in 5 st week’s editorial anent the Barn- ell Graded School. He cover* very dearly another side of the practice of employing private teachers, i. e., the effect on tbe child! While our ac quaintance v* : th Prof. Allen is very •light, we feel sure that he is working with an eye single to the improvement of the conditions in this school district —in fact, we have been assured by a, member of the board of trustees that lie was elected* only after the board =t= = ===== 0PENIN6 ..OF SALE ,.f Every Garment Guaranteed to Satisfy You - r - - __ . r,^4,^ \ You’ll know your clothes are right ' j 1 ._i All prices $16.50 to $40.00 / ' When you order a suit of CROWN CLOTHES -V ; / > % * - f . V’ tailored to your order through . % us. c ' ' S '" s N. ' • . They cost no more than ordi nary clothes, but give vastly more satisfaction and wear. Protection vs. Sentiment y > Protection Baak of Western Carolina.... $843,500 Total of the Nina Other . Banks in Barnwell County...... $383,500 Excess in Favor Bank of W. C-T.,. $480,000 , ’ In the only true test of protection to its de positors thpt any bank can offer—that is, its r capital and its surplus—the Bank of West ern Carolina furnishes considerably over twice as much protection as do the other . j . nine banks in Barnwell County as a whole. 4 per cent. Paid in Sayings Department Bank of Western Carolina - Head Office Aiken, S. O. Barnwell, $. C. Call and see this great variety of beautiful all wool fabrics. An expert representative from the factory will be on hand to take your measure. Big Display Sale Will Be Held in Our Store FEBRUARY 18-19, 1914 REMEMBER THE DATE FARMERS’ UNION MERCANTILE CO., BARNWELL, S- C. It is almost' impossible to conceive that any man could be so inhuman as to take the life of an innocent baby, much less his own offspring, even though the child be born without tha pale of the law. He must be absolute ly insane or without one single drop of the milk of human kindness. Yet that is the crime charged against Clyde Clement, the young North Carolinian, by the 19-year old girl he is said to have betrayed. The details of the tragedy have shocked the dntire State and should be p, lasting lesson that “the wages of sin is death”—moral, if not physical. While Barnwell and Marlboro coun ties are boasting about their large per capita yield of cotton, Edgefield would rather brag about ijs big^ corn crop. Any “one-galhis” farmer can make cotton, but it requires brain as well as brawn to make a large yield of corn.— Edgefield Advertiser. Oh, but we make corn, too, and our farmers are fast learning that “where corn is plentiful, hogs come without calling.’’ in a’ few more years all of our supplies will be raised at home. The State's ‘‘scissors-antl-paste” man should be more careful in crediting his clippings. We refer to his credit ing The Barnwell Sentinel with a "squib” from The People. We do not object, hut our friend, Major Cole, might dislike having our literary ef forts foisted upon him and bring suit for libel. We haye often heard of streams, whose sources are hidden in the piney woods, finding their way to the sea, but it took The State Gazette, of Mount Pleasant, to discover “a lovely creek that winds its way from the bay through sloping farm lands until its source is lost in the piney woods." Governou Blease says that the appli cations Of the counties for convicts to « was fully convinced that he yas the work on the public roads will soon depopulate the penitentiary. But don’t forget that the pardon mill is*also some depopujatqr. man for tha place—and we hope the ,pupils and oatrons will join forces with him In attaining the enda he de- j-^|V' ‘-8pres. v .,, ■;> . Collier’s Weekly published an ar- "Bosnis" recently, But it W. P. ; The Newberry ■ Observer terms him “the relentless advertiser." Well, he is the only man who makeea success of his business. K. OFf. CONVENTION TO BE HELD AT ALLENDALE Speakers of State and Nationat Reputa tion to Take Part. The Knights of Pythias of the Second District will hold their convention meeting at Allendale on Friday, Febru ary 27th, this date just having been designated by-District Deputy Grand Chanclleor B. R. Hiers, of Hampton, and announcement to this effect has been sent out to the various Pythian odges in the district. This meeting will be one of the big gest ever held by the lodges of the Sec ond district and the attendance of re presentatives will no doubt exceed-fn number the high water mark of former conventions. One of the features of this meeting will be an address by Dr. George W. Dick, of Sumter, grand chancellor of the order in South Caro lina. In addition to Dr. Dick there will be a number of other speakers of state and national reputation, The program for the meeting, coupled with the well known ability of the Allendale people as hosts goes to assure a big success for the conven tion, For Sale. Triumph Seed Sweet Potatoes, $1.00 r bushel. Earliest, largest, heaviest carers. Best keepers. ' W. E. Prothro, • l-39-5t , Williston, S.’C. pel oe To Plant Cucumber*. At the request of a number of Allen dale planters, Mr. Paul E. Allen, of Blackville, went dowm ta Allendale last week for the pnrpose of directing the planting of cucumbers in that section. In this connection The Herald says: “This itf a- profitable industry around Blackville and there is do reason why it could not be profitably carried on here. Our railroad facilities arq better. At any rate it is very likely that cucum bers will be planted for the Northern market here this year.” ’ Notice. State of South Carolina,! County of Barnwell, f Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, by authority of the Secre- tary of State, will open books of sub scription to the capital stock of the Barnwell Chero-Cola Bottling Company on the 13th day of Febrtiaty, 1914, at ten o’clock A. M., at the office of The Barnwell People, in Barnwell, S. C. W. A. Stevenson, 2-10-14. C. R. Hooten. Notice of Final Diicherge- Notice is hereby given that the under ed will on Mondav, March 16th, 1914 le with Hon. John K. Snelling, Judge of Probate for Barnwell County, hu final return as Executor of the will of Mrs. E. A. S. Mixson, deceased, and ap ply for Letters Dismissory. Ezra Wilder, Feb. 10th, 1914. - The Biggest Stores Carry the Biggest Advertisements R. H. Easterling & Co. Parlor Market BARNWELL, : : S. C. 1 Fresh meats of all kinds Highest cash prices paid far hogs, cattle, poultry, eggs and country, produce. Auditor's Appointments. The Auditor will be at the following places on the dates named below for the purpose of Receiving tax returns for the year 1914. * - Williston, January 29 Williston, “ 30 Ulmer, February 3 Sycamore, 4 Jenny, s 4 * 5 Mercatus, , . 9 Hilda, l 10 Both real and personal property shall be returned this year. All returns sent in by mail must be properly signed and probated, and sent Tn by the 2Wh of February, 1914, before th^ can be accepted. Rentember 50j>er cent, penalty will be added after Feb. 20. R. W. Riley, Auditor Barnwell County. Notice of Final Discharge. , Notice is hereby given that the under signed will on Saturday, February 7th, 1914, file with Hon. John K. Snelling, Judge of Probate for Barnwell Cosnrty, their final return as Executors of the will of H. Jeff Harvey, deceased, and apply for Letters Dismissory. G. C. Matthews, J. E. Newsdm, , Executors. Williston, S. C.,’ Jan; «, 1913. k Take* hn Expert to properly install a job of ’plumbing. My work is GUARANTEED—"not bet ter than the best but a little better than the rest” I can furnish fixtures and install oemplete at a nominal price. Anything in-the plumbing line at rea sonable nifeea. P ERHAPS you are not making $3,000 or $4,000 a year. The income tax doesn’t affect you. Cheer up. Yon may make enough some day to pay Uncle Sun his small tax. Meanwhile TAX YOURSELF,. Set aside a certain amount of your earnings and let ns pay you for keep ing it. This kind of taxes is not as sure as death, but it’s a lot more pleasant. Meanwhile— t INVITE US TO HELP YOU TAX YOURSELF. IBamlk: oif W ±11 let oil, WILLISTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. It Always Helps I says Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky., In writing of her experience with Cardui, the woman’s tonic. She says further: “Before 1 began to use Cardui, my back and head would hurt so bad, I thought the pain would kill me. I was hardlyfable to do any of my housework. After taking three bottles of Cardui, I began to fed like a new woman. 1 soon gained 35 pounds, and now, I do all my housework, as well as run a big water mill 2>‘l wish every suffering woman would give CARDUI The Woman’s Tonic a trial. I still use Cardui when I feel a little, bad, and it always does me good.” Headache, backache, side ache, nervousness, tired, worn-out feelings, etc., are sure signs of. woman ly trouble. Signs that you need Cardui, the woman’s tonic. You cannot make a mistake in trying Cardui for youy trouble. It has been helping Weak, ailing women for more than fifty years. ^ - i r Get a Bottle Today! ISA ' oi< >l< >■< >l< >l ( >l< >l< >f < >l< > I‘ >10 Puts the farmer at an advantage because he is in the market with his crop. THE EARUEST COTTON IN THE WORLD. ~ Ninety Days From Planting to Boll. Grows More Cotton to the Acre. Supply is Limited. Order The Only Genuine Sold in this State. W. R MIXSON SEED CO. CHARLESTON. Sole Distributors for South Carolina. Also All other/Seeds. Write for Catalogue.