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AX EARLY TRAVELER. i I ??? ^ He Brought $50,000 From Providence to Charleston. Few Americans of his day travel-; ed so much as did Elkanah Watson, r After staying at Mount Vernon f?r|j several davs after the Revolution, 1 3 lie said Washington invariably wav-i k ed aside all mention of his great I ^ achievements "His servants watched ! his eyes continuously to detect his wishes." When Watson in the middle of the night had a fit of coughing the Father of His Country fetched him a pot ^ of tea. Uppermost in Washington's t mind was a plan to connect the Poto- c r mac with the Great Lakes by canal. * t Watson spent a half dozen years in * Franc4 and dined dozens of times , r with Franklin?"Papa Franklin. * a s pretty Parisian lady called the philosopher as she patted him on his cheek. When still under 20 Watson had j carried $50,000 in money over 1,200 v miles on horseback from Providence r s to Charleston, S. C. On his return r I * North he visited Valley Forge, * the ^ artny being still there. s According to Watson, whose own a uncle Was a notorious Tory, the rich ^ Tory farmers of Pennsylvania could t easilv have prevented the misery of J e ; Washington's army that winter. Years later he came to Philadel- v phia and dined with Robert Morris, "who lived in great splendor." The < Yankee traveler was deeply impress- e ed by the floating bridge across the Schuylkill, which had been built by ti Howe's British army the winter it s occupied this town. This same New Englander was k shocked when he saw the German c P women working in the Pennsylvania J fields. He made one good guess, to c > wit: The population of the United c States would approach 100,000,000 = by 1900. j > But he made a bad guess when he ^ predicted that Alexandria, Va? would I become a greater city than Baltimore. Washington also thought the same 1 thing.?Philadelphia Ledger. 1 Masters of Opportunity. . s * When he was twenty-two years old i Archibald Sylvester White organized 1 the first trust in this country. When c he was twenty-three years old he retired from business with a cold i million. When he was fourteen t years old he came to New York on 1 the money he had saved as a news- s 'v . boy. 1 White is today forty-six years old. i He is a sturdy, sanguine, active man. * who plays as hard as he works. He t is possessed of a dynamic devil. Upon t ' occasion he will hunt or fish or play golf infuriatedly all day and then j e keep his stenographers up all night j i taking dictation. He not only wants to get things done, but he wants j '< them done his way at once. He is of * , the same type physically and mental- I ly as William J. Burns, the great de- t tective. Both men are sandy haired 1 and blue eyed, well set up, confident, 1 and couple imagination wun a mi-1 crometer shrewdness. They have the j wide-angle eye which takes in a landscape, but no detail is so trifling as i v to be overlooked. White was born in Newark, O., of a good family?his mother's Harringtons came over in Mayflower times? but "reduced."' By selling papers at morning and night he just managx ed to stay in school until he was fourteen years old. From the time he was eleven he was driven by an am.. bition. Newark was too small for him. He wanted to go to New York. As a means to that end he saved every penny that was not wrested from him by the need of the moment. When he reached New York he started for i the Wall street district like a bee for j the honey tree. Somewhere he had j heard the name of Thomas C. Piatt, j who then appeared every day at the c office of his express company. So < did White. 1 "You can't see Mr. Piatt," said j the clerks at the door to the small boy from the country. "But I must see Mr. Piatt," said Archie White. He stayed in the express company's offices just as long each day as the clerks would tolerate him. He came j1 back at the earliest possible moment 1 next day. He replied to urban gibe 1 with rural jeer, but he could not be 1 driven away. By and by he became t a joke with the clerks. They gave 1 him a place on the "bug bench." t Hoping to coax a smile from the ( great man, one of the clerks told } Piatt of the odd little boy who had 5 laid seige to the office. 1 "Send him in," said Piatt curious- ' ly. "I'd like to look at him." He bore inspection, and Piatt gave him a job as assistant to the driver of an express wagon. The bov studied at Cooper institute at night, walking each way from the Battery to Tenth street in order to save the dime carfare he could not afford to spend. By and by he was promoted to an office job. He specialized on mathematics. Between times he read every book he could find on the life of Napoleon. Today he owns one of the most complete collections of Napoleoniana in < . . - I HOW VILLA PAID. <ent His Soldiers Through Gambling J District and Collected $800. "We recently sold a waterworks uotor to General Villa." John Gibson. ( he Philadelphia manager of Westinglouse, told me recently, writes Girtrd. in Philadelphia Public Ledger. "Our people at El Paso were to deiver the machinery, but told the genial they needed the cash in advance. 1 " 'That will be all right,' replied 1 he general. Til get it.' "And he did Huerta's arch enemy w ent a band of his soldiers through 1 he gambling district of a Mexican * own on the border and collected the c rice of the motor?$800 in silver. 11 Q i couple of soldiers brought the mony in a wheelbarrow to the Westing- 0 touse office." _ | a Slow Work. It was on an east Texas train. The ' ittle coffee pot of an engine, having S iheezed laboriously over serpentine c -~ ~i?~o roctful ofnn at no 3 ana, juilcu tw c*. ic*i ? v ? ilace in particular. Time passed te- 1 liously. Some of the passengers 3 talked nervously up and down the P isles, while others drew their felt >' lats down over their eyes and tried (o forget it. When a half hour had lapsed, the conductor came through. , "Say. friend," said a. querulous oiced old man, "as near as you can ell, what's hoidin' us?" "We're taking on water," was the c xplanation. $ "Well, why don't you git another j, easpoon? That un seems to leak e omething fearful!" t ~ a Taiiors at the National Association t >f Clothiers' annual convention in Ulantic City, thanked the tango :raze for the increased demand for s tress 6uits. _____________ r \merica. He became acquainted * vith a saltmaker who owned a little b )lant on Cayuga lake. "Go to work for me in my New * fork office," said the saltmaker."You F vill have a better chance than as a b :og in a corporation business." White has always been a profound f itudent. From the day that he be- b ;an to enter items in the salt books a le began to study the history and h :hemistry and future of salt. He s vas about twenty years old when he r esigned his ledgership and went ino business as a saltmaker with the p ittle money he had saved. Veteran r laltmakers pitied him. But White a cnew of new methods and he saw 11 iew routes by which old markets v :ould be reached. Within a year he other saltmakers were begging a D lim to quit. "You'll ruin us all," said the vet- p irans, passionately. "You can't make ^ noney at such prices." . But White was making money. By 1 tnd by he called the saltmakers of he State into consultation and pro- r )osed a combination. Such combina- r Ions have since been known as trusts. c Yhite resists and denies that title. Sis combination was just a combina- ^ ion. He proved to them that, unit- 1 ?d, they could cut costs and add to s profits. Singly, they were headed 1 lown hill. The saltmakers angrily esisted the arguments of the boy, argely because he was but a boy. Sventually they yielded. White be- r same president of the combination, , md, in lieu of salary and promoter's r ;ee, was given a large block of the a rommon stock. The first thing he ? lid was to reduce the price of salt. E Hie has always justified his business t iombinations by the fact that he sold c lis finished product at a lower price ? :han the individual manufacturers r lould afford, and at the same time i las invariably raised wages. e White salt "combination" was he first of the sort in the United jStates. When he was twenty-three t ears old he sold out for SSOO.OOO a lash and $200,000 in gilt-edged se- i mrities. Then he began to play a i ittle. He had what was perhaps the t irst automobile ever seen on the j treets of New York?it was cer- j ainly the noisest?and he taught j lukes and counts in Europe how to'e in joy themselves. A littie of that t ,ired him. A natural gas combina-,f ion in the West attracted him. His j ( iipe line from West Virginia to Cleve-|f and was the first great line ever'c milt. He became the foremost nat-L' iral gas producer. It is his boast a hat life has never gone into a eom-'g nunity in which he *did not reduce t lie nrice of eras. The Standard Oil 1 company was also in the natural gas 1 jusiness, but it couldn't tight White jh successfully. He could think too t 'ast and too far for the oil men. So 1 te sold out to the S. O. at a profit. !c White's success has been due toje lis ability to harness Pegasus to a d slow. He has had the breadth of j ;ision of a great military commander. j He sees a business situation in a high ights and colors. Then, having de- 1 ermined on what can be done, he ar-!1 anges in the most practical way to v io it. He gets every infinitesma! 1 sit of information before he moves. ' 1 lie eveill siw?s mat nc uintt.v? knows something the other fellow t ioesn 't.?Herbert Corey in Atlauta t" Journal. l ' *- - ' . A . * . FERTILIZER SALES RECORD TOTAL FOIl YKAR ALREADY OVER MILLION" TON'S. Jlemson College Ls Expected to l>e- , rive Nearly $270,000 From I Tlvis Source. 1 Columbia, June 20.?A record for I he sale of fertilizers has been estab- ' ished in South Carolina, acording < o reports on file in the office of the < itate treasurer. Since the first of < he year the farmers of the State have I mrchased more than 1,000,000 tons < if fertilizers, on which Clenison coi- t ege will receive a tax of $255,402.- ( ;2. There is a tax of 25 cents a ton I m all fertilizers, which goes for the f upport of the State's agricultural i ,nd mechanical college. ? A t icunorf almu.\c that 1911 i ias the "biggest fertilizer year" in J i louth Carolina. The total amount I* ollected during the entire year was s 1255,082. During the first half of 4 hat year the farmers paid a tax of ? 241,419. Clemson college is ex- i iected to receive nearly $270,000 this , i i ear. QUARANTINE AGAINST ORLEANS. 1 iew York Will Ins pet'? All Vessels From Bubonic Plague City. i i New York, June 29?Health Officer .1 if the port, Jos. J. O'Connell, tonight c leclared quarantine against New Or- I eans, on receipt of advices that sev- i ral cases of the bubonic plague had I that nitv Similar # 'CCU UIOtV?C.iCU *40. W44M.V ? . .. ction was taken with regard to San- 1 iago, Cuba, where cases of the plague t rere reported. t The health officer notified steam hip . companies having vessels en ( oute from New Orleans to New York 1 o direct the captains to report to . lim on arrival for visitation and in- J pection. Under his directions no essels from New Orleans will be lermitted to land until they have een thoroughly inspected and treatd for. the destruction of rats. Ships ; rom Santiago de Cuba will be sim- < larly treated. Besides New Orleans ; nd Santiago, the plague is said to j ave been prevalent in Havana for ome months, 25 cases having been < eported in that city. 1 "I do not think we need fear any , lague visitation in New York," said i )r. O'Connell tonight. "However, we ' re well prepared to cope with it. It , 3 one of the most difficult things vith which a quarantine service has i 0 deal. The peculiar nature of the gency of transmission, the rat flea, : uts it out of the question to declare < ositively that it will not invade any ort, as rats and ships have been as- ; ociated since the beginning of his ory. 1 "Fumigation for the destruction of ' ats is the most modern and efficient ' measure of defence for a port. This , ourse was initiated here the summer j loot n'Han the nlocuo U'QC pni tiUl t 1UOC n itVil ti?v WW %?f? lemic in Porto Rico and it has been n practice with regard to Havana hips ever since the pest was reported here." . < So Treating in Tacotna. < The anti-treating law, the favorite j neasure of Mayor A. V. Fawcett, j rhich languished during his retire- 1 nent of three years from the mayorilty office, is again in force in Taco- . 11a. From now on. says the mayor, i lo saloonkeeper can allow a man to ( iuv a drink for another in his place , if business without being subject to ] Lrrest. The law is aimed at the iractice of men spending their week- 1 y or monthly pay checks treating >ach other. < "It certainly pleased me when I ' leard that the saloon men in the city J lad put their anti-treating signs up igain," said Mayor Fawcett. " I be- 1 ieve now they are prepared to up- 1 lold the law and I am going to help hem." . ] Peculiar Accident. i A rather peculiar accident happen>d Saturday afternoon in a storm on , he Robert Wylie place, a few miles ; rom Chester. The child of John A. rampbell was out in the grove in j rout of the residence when a small } yclone suddenly made its appearance. 1 V darky. Jim Hampton, happening Jong about that time saw the little :irl and ran and picked her up to ake her to safety. Just as he grabted her a big tree was blown over on lim. felling him and doing him great n todily harm. In his fall he managed ; o save the child from being hurt, lad lie not rescued the child when he | lid it would have been instantly kill- , d. The negro is in a precarious con- [ lition. j Carolina Suit for Wilson. j Washington. June 1".?.?Represen ative Byrnes, of South Carolina, went i o the White House today with two vhite duck suits which he presented \ o President Wilson and Secretary j rumulty. The duck was made at an old cot011 mill in South Carolina and was!' ashioneu into suits by the President's j Cew York tailor. 11 KILLKI) BY LIGHTNING. Sidney S. Haigler, of Cameron Section, Struck in House. Cameron, June 26.?The citizens of Cameron were shocked to learn :his morning that Sidney S. Haigler vas killed last night by lightning. Like most of the people of the town te became alarmed at the continuous flashing of the lightning and at ibout 1:30 this morning was sitting on the edge ot the bed. The dis:harge struck nothing outside of the louse, but entered through the winlow. breaking a pane and breaking he corner bed post next to the winlow. Another bed, on which Mr. -laigler was sitting, only about two eet from the one struck, was not njured by the discharge, but the ilectric shock was too severe for him ind he was dead in about 30 minltes. His mother, who was in his oom door, also received a severe ihock, Mr. Haigler was unmarried. 13 years of age. He was a farmer >f the substantial class and a man of i nodel deDortment. FALLING OFF IN CHARLESTOON. dumber of Democrats Enrolled is Less by 2.0(H) than Tw o Years ago. The total enrollment of Democrats n the 24 wards in Charleston under inder the new party rules is 7,400. rhe enrollment two years ago was >ver nine thousand. The total has )een reduced upwards of two thousmd, but is still too high, unless they lave more than one voter to every ive of the white population in Chareston?this being the usual proporion of voters to population.?Colum)ia Record. c?i Trvnr\T ouapi^c JUUL/Lll jnutiw Impair the System, Shorten Life and do Great Harm If you knew that you could cure yourself or your child of a malignant iisease by the use of dynamite, would you take the chance? Calomel acts on the sluggish liver like dynamite on the solid rock. It shocks and upsets the organs and works much harm as proven by its after effects. Modern science has discovered a vegetable substitute that produces all the desired effects of calomel without the shock or after troubles. It is so harmless that acids may be taken into the system immediately after the medicine without fear of after effects. It rids liver, kidneys and bowels of all poisonous accumulations and leaves the patient feeling new and strong. CARSWELL'S LIVER-AID is on 3ale at Mack's Drug Store, Bamberg, S. C., at 50 cents for a large bottle. The purchase price will be refunded in full if you find it unsatisfactory. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. the worst cases, no matter of how long: standing:, ire cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing: Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c. $1.00 NOTICE TO DISTILLERS AM) LIQUOR DEALERS. Bids and samples are hereby re- I luestea in accordance with the dispensary law now in force for the following goods to be furnished the State of South Carolina for the use 3f the county dispensary board of Bamberg county, South Carolina. Liquors to ne shipped in car load ots, except beer, freight prepaid to Bamberg, S. C., to-wit. All kinds of corn, rye, gin, wines ind brandies, both in bulk and bottled in full 1-2 pints, pints and luarts. Beers in pints and q arts to be delivered at Bamberg, Denmark, Ehrliardt and Olar, S. C. Also bids on empty bottles, 1-2 pints, pints and quarts, in dispensary cases, cork and tin foil. All goods shall be furnished in compliance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the dispensary law of 1907, and bidders must observe the following rules: 1. All bids must be sealed and there shall be no signature or mark upon the envelope indicating the name of the bidder. 2. All bids must be sent by express or registered letter to Geo. A. Jennings, treasurer. Bamberg, S. C., pu o? before Monday, July 6, 1914. 3. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, the board reserving the right to reject my or all bids, or parts of bids. The board requires that on all bids submitted the age and proof of all mods shall be stated, and bids shall be in gallons. 1-2 gallons, quarts, pints and 1-2 pints. Bids will he onened at the office of die county board. Bamberg. S. C.. oil Julv t>. 1 14. J. M. GRIMES, Chairman. J. B. KEARSE, \V. H. FAUST, Board of Control County Dispensaries. Bamberg County, South Carolina. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly | The Old Standard general strengthening tonic. GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria.enriches the blood.and builds up the system. A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c B. F. MOREY VETERINARIAN" Ofiice at Bamberg's Stables. BAMBERG, S. C. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Four druggist -will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleedingor Protruding Piles in6 to 14 days. The first application givea Ease and Rest. 50c. 'i .... -:. Automobile Tires We have iust received a large stock of guaranteed Automobile Tires and Inner Tubes. Each tire is guaranteed for 3,500 miles. If it is not satisfactory, the tire is replaced with a new one immediately?you do not have to wait several weeks. = 6 We Have All Sizes in Tires and Inner Tubes . Come in and let us show you M ' ? vi.U.?>immons Hardware and Furniture Bamberg, S. C. A Good Balance | a at the Bank is better than any thing else a man can possess. jBr He has it always to fall back on in case of business or social banking business, and solicit accounts from merchants, man- r& j. ufacturers and private individday uals- We offer you the best seWHV curity, and you will be thorJQAfflJf'K oughly satisfied with our bus%nz iness methods*X?r &hxd. r 41 Enterprise Bank I 4 per cent. Paid on Savings Deposits. Bamberg, S. C. WEEK-END AND SUMMER | j Excursion Rates To The Seashore Via The Atlantic Coast Line I The Standard Railroad of the South. ROUND TRIP RATES From Denmark to Washington, D. C $21.20 From Denmark to Baltimore, Md $21.20 From Denmark to New York City $30.20 From Denmark to Boston, Mass $34.75 Tickets on sale every day until September 30th, via Norfolk and Steamer, with final return* limit October 31st, 1914. From Denmark to Wikhingtpn, N. C $6.40 | Tickets on sale for all trains each Saturday and for forenoon trains each Sunday until September 13th, 1914, limited returning to midnight of Tuesday next following date of sale. For Summer Excursion Rates to many Mountain, Lake and Pleasure Resorts, and for any 1 -J-M-P/MrvvYio+inn at/inns efcn.. nail OT1 1X11 V/X illUl J, V/KJVi, T WWAVMmj w ww>j ? J. B. LILES, Ticket Agent, Denmark, S. C. Or Address W. J. CRAIG, T. C. WHITE. Pass. Traffic Manager, General Pass. Agt., Wilmington, X. C. - .8 i cM ????????????????==?^? "' ^ ^ "' I get away from all the noise and 'I vt] repairillg* That will insure its i /\1 If jLJh being done right, done prompt1/ and done reasonably. Send the wheel today. It may need ^ S y / ^T"T / more than you think. J. B. BRICKLE I vSR Bicycle^, Guns and Automobiles Repaired. Baml>erg, S. C. ' M ' i 1 I <