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HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTS. ORATORICAL AND ATHLETIC EVENTS TO UK HEM) APRIL 11-33. Mo.* Than Score Institutions I ni. rnl fur Meet at Vntverelty of South Carolin?. Columbia. April 18.?The annual Inter-high school athletic ami ora? torical contest will be held In Colum? bia at the University of South Caro? lina April 24-21. This year there will be t\e additional feature of the ora? torical contests, this being the first attempt to have all the high schools compete for a prrse in oratory. Twenty-two schools will be repre? sented In the meet. Last year there were only II high schools participat? ing. The Interest taken in this phase of the high school development all over the State la clearly evidenced by the numerous county, trl-county and nter-connty athlete and oratorical contest that have been held in the various counties In the past few weeks, as well as the increased .number of schools sending men to the meet Thursday at 3.30 p. m. in Davis eollege the preliminary contests for the oratorical meet will be held and those who qualify will enter the con? test In the chapel of the university, which will begin at I o'clock sharp. Friday. April t$, in the morning, on the university athletic field the ath? letes of the high schools will be tried i out. and those qualifying will enter the finals at 3 o'clock that afternoon. Two handsome trophy cups will be awarded to the schools winning the highest number of points in the ath? letic meet and to the school whose representative wins the oratorical rend sal. The high school representatives will as former!/, be entertained by the I'nlrerslf" of South Carolina. The officials will be announced later. H. %. I Wot l Ii Hl Y VAS. C. s H<vat Wi k*WI hi New IM Car? rying on Negotiations foe Purchase of Property. New York, April 17.?8. Davles Warth. rm.ni of Seaboard Ali Line, is In New York, carrying on ne? gotiations with A. H. Post, vice-pres? ent of che North A South Carolina Railway company, looking to the pur? chase of the latter property. If the negotiations are successful the Caro? lina line will be absorbed by the Sea boarff Tv tall ' leal are being "im fully guarded, but it Is understood <jp<v sie far ujfraaosd. Tth a gX. h mm oad est< llam>r n to fee Pal De? rjVer In South Carolina and an extension to Georgetown. 8. C. is under way. It traverses a rich and rapidly develop? ing section of the South. The road leases from the Seaboard at an annual rental of $1,500 the Oibson switch branch. t.SS miles, and over it en? ters Hamlet. The capital stock Is $400.000 and bonded indebtedness $311.000. secured by a first mortgage bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent EFFORTS TO ELECT Fl'TILE. Washington. April 17.?Mrs. Wil? liam Cummins Story of New York heed of the conservative party, failed ? -s of the majority neces ct her president general of ?he t of the l>aughters of the Revolution on the second oaiiot. winch began today and closed late tonight. The votes tood: Mrs. Willlaan Camming Story, 674, Airs. John Maler Horton, administra? tion candidate. 64 2; Mrs Chas. B. Bryan. 4S. Another ballot will begin when the coatlnsntal ?? ingreaa reconvenes to? morrow. None of the candidates for the ?aiven vice presidents general remain? ing to be elected received the neces? sary majorities and they too will have to be balloted upon again tomor? row. It was sgreed to have the third ballot begin ut 10 a. m tonou row ami ? lose st 5 p. m At a lute hour there was no Inti? mation as to whether Mrs liryan raw from the race . r how long you suffered ?r remedies havs failed y Kidney Pills will surely bawei y* T?ey are genuinely tonic, strengthening and curative, build up the kidneys and restore their regular action John Vell>ert. Foster Cel.. ?ay* "1 suffered many years with kidney trouble and could never gel re lief until I tried Foley Kidney Pills which effected a complete cure.' Stbert s Drug Store.?Advt. The arrival of (borge F. P.acr, afl Heading. Pa . In his $100.000 private ear. will Impress all New Yorkers who , on-nime . onl ? Hrooklyn Eagle RerosimeiulMl for a Ossnf Reason, ?i II (.runt. If! Waverly St peorla. Ill . says: "Ha< ka< he and ?ungested kidneys made me suffer In? tense pulns Was always tired and float, ng speeks lM>thered me. Took Foley Kidney Pills and saw big im? provement after third day. I kept en until entirely freed of all trouble and suffering. That's whv I recom? mend Cole/ Kidney Pilli They cured me Slbert i l?riig Store -Advt II F.PO KT OF COMM1TTFF ADV1K. IXG PASHAOF OF IIKA1/TII LAWS ADOPTED, Stute Medlcul Association Woultl Have Compulsory Medical 1 nspevlUm ami Attendance upon School?Somo of Ha] Things That Law Should Rem? edy I'id ii I eil Out. Rock Hill, April 17.?Compulsory medical inspection of school children and compulsory school attendance walking hand in hand are crying needs of this day in South Carolina is the opinion of the South Carolina Medi ?ul association expressed today. The most urgent need at this time is the passage of laws to insure these ends, ?aid the committee on health and pub? lic Instruction in reporting to the as? sociation, and the report was adopted as read from the committee. The committee consists of Dr. Wil? liam Weston. chairman, Columbia; Dr. 8. C. Raker. Surnter; Dr. A. K. Hines, Seneca. The committee on public health and instruction wsj appointed at the last meeting of the association upon the recommendation of Dr. J. W. Jervey, president of the association. The ap? pointment came ua a radical change of policy, but one that changed con? ditions made necessary. In reviewing the birth of the com? mittee the report points out that in the child lies the hope of the State and nation. The future of the child is not his to make, but must be de? termined for him. As care is exercised by the medical profession and the ed? ucator the child will cause the State to suffer or prosper. Neglect of the child means hope for the State's Im? provement blasted. The report continues: "We believe that while there are many fields in which the energies and efforts of the association might be profitably employed, the most urgent, and at the same time the most Im? portant, are the passage of such laws us will insure compulsory medical in? spection of school children and com? pulsory school attendance." Then followed the outlining of the work done to obtain data bearing upon this Important work. It further stated that it was almost conclusively proved that compulsory education must to be completely ben? eficial be preceded by compulsory .medical examination. It cited the affliction of malaria and hookworm, etc., as tending to decrease the stamina of the growing genera- 1 tl^n Cor.eluding It *ays: "Then what of South Carolina, thods rank In thf ale of Illiteracy the senalbl i and is a dis? grace to civilization .' "What of that vast horde of toilers in her numerous industrial plants? Are they stockholders in these plants, and are they contributing an enlight? ening Influence to her social and po? litical life? "Are they enjoying the best fruits of a splendid civilisation, or are they 1 suffering in ignorance of its exist? ence? "An occasional individual might prosper from the misfortunes of ig? norance and poverty of the masses, but not the State. "And so your committee ha.'* deter-; mined that the South Carolina Medi? cal association can make no mote notable contribution to the State thanj by throwing its Influence and strength towards the relief of such conditions, and so towards the accom? plishment of this purpose we have directed our efforts. "Last summer we sent out to all the editors of newspapers In the State personal appeals for their support In relieving conditions. We also sent them the facts and arguments for the measures we believe would relieve. We received many assurances of sup? port. "We have made numerous ad? dresses to lay audiences, und have found an enthusiastic response. ?We have undertaken to interest many religious and some civic organ? isations in these measures, and from all sources appealed to we have re? ceived encouragement. "The matter is now squarely be? fore the hgislatuic, huving been pre? sented with ull the force of which we are capable. ' In conclusion we desire to submit the following recommendations for ,.?ur consideration: "i. That this work be continued along this line until these neasures >???? osee laws. "J That as soon as complete in fOFmntlon now in process of collec? tion is received and compiled. it be published in a special Issue of the Journal devoted entirely to this sub It t. and that copies be sent to each member of the general assembly, each physician in the association, each newspaper hi the State, the pre? siding sellcer o| sty h of the more Im? porten! religious organisations ami to every other influential organise,' lion that may be decided upon **%, That the association tender to the legislature ihs services of its MRU'S END NEAR. RKBKLS GAINING WRENGTH IN MKXHO. All Sorts of Difficulties Surround the (Government of Which Finance is the Most Serious*? Northern Mexi? co in llunds of Hebels and Revolu? tion Widespread in tlie South. Mexico City, April 17.?Undisguised! pessimism is manifested in the capi- j tal as to the future of the Huerta government. In neither official nor' unofficial circles are the statements of Gen. Enrique Obregon, commander Of the Sonora insurgents, and Venus llano Carranaa, ex-governor of Coa huila, of the probable overthrow of Huerta longer derided. Without ex-j ception the newspapers aver that the j only hope of salvation lies in the tlo- j tation of a loan. Nearly all of them ad mit that non-recognition of the. pres ant administration makes this very! doubtful. The banks continue to reflect the government's financial difficulties and refuse to sell or exchange except at exorbitant rates, while merchants are raising their prices to balance the difference between Mexican and for? eign currency. There is no fixed rate of exchange. The bankers are buy? ers as low as 230, while demanding from heavier purchasers as high as 250. That the rebels in the north are rapidly extending their lines is indi? cated by the isolation today of Mon? terey and Saltlllo, the capitals re? spectively of Nuevo Leon and Coa hulla, by the cutting of the railroad lot Linares between Monterey and Tam pico and the main line of the. National railroad between San Luis Potosl and Saltlllo. Linares Is report? ed to be occupied by the rebels. Outgoing steumers are crowded. The government is using every effort to resist the advance of the rebels, but the extraordinary rapid growth of the rebellion has brought the central government face to face with the most serious situation which it has been called upon to meet In many years. The rebels are practically in con? trol of northern Mexico and other in? surgent leaders are demonstrating that they are working in complete accord. Columns are moving east? ward and westward from Carranza's command to effect Junctures. In the south, where it was believed j the problem had been limited to the; Zapata brothers, the strength of the re bell has greatly increased, and that j of the government correspondingly j diminished by the defection of the ruralcs under Figuero, and a new re? volt under Jesus Salgado with a big following in the State of Guerrero. , members free of charge to conduct the examinations of school children, i! the legislature will pass the bill. "4. That in order to strengthen our j own position we recommend that the association give its support to the Medical College of South Carolina, not only as an association, but by the individual members of the asso- t elation in order to promote its eft* I ciency in training the tpture members j of our profession, and towards this \ end we would recommend that the j association appoint a committee of five, with the president and secretary as ex-officio members to visit the col? lege and study its needs, and assist the board of trustees to procure an appropriation sufficient to meet the needs In providing proper facilities. "5 Finally, we urge each member IOf the association to personally use! his influence to promote the work | the association has undertaken. Feel- j Ing as we do, that whatever sacrifice I one may make in Its behalf, will be abundantly rewarded by the con? sciousness of duty well and unsel? fishly performed In a cause that is truly for the prevention 01 suffering, poverty, crime and all the degrada? tion incident to Ignorance." The State Medical association met again this morning at 9 o'clock and in addition to the regular programme the members were addressed by Dr. W. A. Kovster, a distinguished phy? sician of Raleigh, N. C, his subject ! being "Surgery." There was also a 'report made by the committee on the Marion Sims monument. It will be remembered in this connection that a few years ago the legislature Ol this State agreed t?> give $5,000 for this purpose when ihe state Medical association raised a like amount. The committee reported this morning $1,500 available, ami a resolution was adopted that every member of the asOSCiatlon designate himself as a committee of one and proceed to help raise the required amount as quickly i as possible. j In regard to the stay in Rock Hill the association adopted the following resolution: "lie it resolved, That we do here and now express by a rising vote our sincere thanks for the magnificent re? ception to us by the York County Medical society, the president and fa? culty of Winthrop college, the citi? zens generally! but especially do we with to emphasise our appreciation of the enterta'nmenl at the handfl of Tili; MA liooi/s PHOHLLM. Changes uf Teachers Should Be Uuarclod Against Says W. K. Tote, Columbia, April 16.?We have one more reached the annual period of unrest In the teaching profession of South Carolina. The rural schools are beginning to close, and even the town and city schools are looking for? ward to commencement exercises. With the closing of the year's work comes usually the feeling of uncer- j talnty on the part of the teacher as to the position for next year. This is often accompanied by the anxious search and furious application for po? sitions. If the past years are any in? dication as to the future, from 50 to 75 per cent of our teachers will change places at the beginning of the new school session. This instability | in the profession, from whatever | causes it results, its the greatest curse I under which the schools of the State are now suffering. It is absolutely impossible for a community to build up a school or for a teacher to develop ability or acquire a reputation as long as three-fourths of our teachers teach one year in a place. The fault sometimes lies with the teacher who, from a lack of interest In his work or from a desire for new surroundings, is unwilling to culti? vate the field which he has entered long enough to reap the harvest. The worst recommendation which a teach- | er can present to a board is a batch ! of letters showing that he has taught at five or six places in as many years. The teacher should at least wish to remain long enough in one commu? nity to become thoroughly identified' i with the interests of the people. It is Impossible for him to adapt his teaching to the needs of a community . when he does not remuin long en ough to become acquainted with these needs. The fault sometimes lies with the school board which labors under the mistaken impression that a teacher loses his influence as soon as he en? ters on friendly relations with his PUPllf, Sometimes the board does not appreciate the fact that a teacher be? comes more valuable with experience and deserves substantial recognition of increasing proficiency. A school board should show Its appreciation for a good teacher by at least a small an? nual increase in salary. Last year many school boards of the BtatS paid the tuition fee and a part of the expenses of their teachers at the Winthrop Summer sshool when these returned to their positions for another year. I should like to com? mend this plan to all the school trus- ' tees of the State. A few dollars added j to the first month's salary next year as a partial reimbursement for ex? penses incurred on account of Sum? mer School attendance will be return? ed manyfold in increased efficiency and enthusiasm. Allow me to suggest also that school boards re-elect their teachers imme? diately after the close of the school so that they may become settled at once and may make their plans jv the new year. W. K. T?TE. * State Supervisor Country Schools.' - For Burns, Bruises and Sorofl. The quickest and surest cure for burnt?, bruises, boils, sores, mftemmH.-; tion and all skin diseases Is Bucklen's, Arnica Salve. In four days it cured; L. H. Haflin, of Iredell, Tex., of a sore on his ankle which pained him so he ; could hardly walk. Should be in every house. Only 25c. Recommended by your druggist.?Advt. Knowledge is power, but it takes, gasoline to run an automobile.? Grand Rapids Press. 1 Heed the Cough that Hangs On. ?The seeds of consumption may be the cause, and a cough that hangs on weakens the system. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound checks the cough, , heals the inflamed membranes and strengthens the lungs. K. D. Roun-1 tree, Stlllmore, (}&., says: "La grippe left me a deep seated, hacking, pain-' ful cough which Foley's Honey and Thr completely cured." Sibert's Drug Store.?Advt. Some discuss bad roads, while oth? ers simply cuss them.?Charleston News and Courier. Straight at R. There is no use of our "beating around the bush." We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There Is no reason so far as we can see why you should not do so. This preparation by its remarkable cures has gained a world-wide repu? tation, and people everywhere speak of it in the highest terms of praise. It Is for sale by all dealers.?Advt. The course of nature Is the art of God.?Young. Sick headaches, sour gassy stomach, Indigestion, biliousness disappear quickly after you take Dr. King's New Life Pills. They purify the blood and put new life and vigor in the system. Try them and you will be well satis fled. Bvery pill helps; every box guar? anteed. Price 25c. Recommended by your druggist.? ^^v^ the good women of this 'good town of Rock Hill.' " This afternoon the newly elected officers were installed and the meet? ing adjourned, practically all of the doctors returning to their homes this evening. BLEASE DISREGARDS PRIMARY. WON T APPOINT NOMINEE POM AUDITOR or GEORGETOWN. Letter from Private Secretary 10 W J. Bruorton. Choice of Majority, Says "Governor sees no Reason to Make h Change"?T. S. M< Council, Nominated I^ast Your for County Ireasurer, Also Without Commis? sion. Georgetown, April 17.?There are some heartburnings in this county because of the fact that Governor Blease has failed to commission some of the men, who, in the primary 'ast August, won the election and were de? clared the nominees by the county ex? ecutive committee, but the incum? bents of the offices at the time are still holding over, in the absence of | the appointment of their successors. Mr. H. S. McConnell opposed Mr. J. A. Hemingway for county treasur? er. The face of the returns gave Mr. j Hemingway 796 votes as against 774 for Mr. McConnell. Mr. McConnell j entered a protest, alleging fraud at! one of the country boxes, and after a heated contest the executive com-1 rnittee threw out the box in question, ! giving the contestant, Mr. McConnell, a majority, and declared him the sue- j cessful candidate. His commission has not yet been received. Mr. W. J. Bruorton ran against County Auditor H. C. Tallevest, and in the primary defeated him by a vote of 799 to 761. There was no contest in this case. Mr. Bruorton has been patiently awaiting the re-1 ceipt of his commission in order' that he might enter upon the duties of the office. Long patience bringing no reward, Mr. Bruorton addressed an inquiry to Governor Blease asking j him the direct question as to when, he might expect the appointment, to which the following was the reply: State of South Carolina, Executive Chamber, Columbia, s. C, April 1, 1913. Mr. W. J. Bruorton, Georgetown, B. C.?Dear Sir: In reply to your let- j ter of March 31, Governor Blease dl- j rects me to say that, according to his information, the present auditor at Georgetown is making a very good, officer, and the Governor sees no rea? son to make a change. Respectfully, Jno. K. Aull, Private Secretary. Mr. Bruorton feels very much ag? grieved at the action of the Governor in this matter. He has only made pub- i lie the upshot of the matter within the past few days. FARMERS AND THEIR LIVES. Importance of Special Teaching, Ne-! cesslty of Cooperative Marketing and Tax Question Discussed. Richmond, April 17.?The various I committees and sections of the Con- ; ference for Education in the South, in session here, made farmers and farm life the chief topics of discussion to? day, the general meeting tonight, in which all of the groups took part, be? ing devoted to farm demonstration work. The importance of education was emphasized, speakers at the con? ference conducted by the presidents of State colleges for women asserting that public schools are totally inade? quate In the matter of teaching so as to meet modern conditions. The point was made that people are leaving the farms for the cities because of the absence of real country life and the drudgery that is forced upon the wo? men. The need of cooperation in buying and selling was strongly urged, the keynote of the addresses being that "the American farmer is so individ? ualistic that he is forever kicking over the trace instead of pulling together." The conference on taxation took up the desirability of having a per? manent tax commission In each State. Among the speakers were: Former Gov. E. F. Noel of Mississippi. Law? rence A. Purdy of New York, T. S. Adams of Wisconsin and Chas. Lee Raper of North Carolina, The League of Southern Women Writers, which has been meeting heretofore in connection with the conference, today decided to meet in? dependently in future, the by-laws be? ing changed so that men may become eligible for membership. A Card. ?This is to certify that all drug? gists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar Com? pound fails to cure your cough or cold. John Bernet, Tell, Wls., states: "I used Foley's Honey and Tar Com? pound for live years, and it always gives the best of satisfaction and al? ways cures a cough or cold." Refuse substitutes. Bibert's Drug Store.? Advt. A pessimist might say that one trouble with the 1913 model girl Is that she is a runabout.?Greenville News. Found a Cure for Rheumatism. "1 suffered with rheumatism for two years and could not get my right hand to my mouth for that length of time.' writes Lee L. Chapman, Mapleton, Iowa "I suffered terrible pain SO I could not sleep or lie still at night. Five years ago l began using Cham? berlain's Liniment and in two months I was well and have not Buffered with rheumatism since.' For Sale by all dealers - -Advt ?1 * t.?i iT-UHfl'jrsfAgtJflMII THE BETTER BABY SHOW. Renne <>i the iui..I in.(iion to R4* Given by Perents in Baby Content? Rekokr is given a list of questioas which the parents mint answer in en? tering th?ir bebten in the 'Better Bi y show" next Saturday: Name, | Parent's name, Address, j Nationality of father, Nationality of mother, \ laving in country, f '? Age; years; months; days, Bex; boy, girl, * ' Type: blond, brunette, medium, Breast fed; how long, * ^. Artificially fed; how long. What food, ? 1 - Regularly; irregularly. Has this child habitualy slept In open air or with open windows? Was this child a strong, vigorous in? fant at birth? Entries in the baby show are con lined to Surnter county outside of the incorporate limits of Surnter. Interest has been manifested in the contest in all parts of the county and quite a number of babies will probably be en? tered. Blanks will be furnished upon appli? cation as late as Saturday morning. The decision will be made at noon Sat? urday, April 26th, at the court house. Pains in the Stomach. If you continually complain of pains In the stomach your liver or your kid? neys are out of order. Neglect may lead to dropsy, kidney trouble, dia? betes or Bright's disease. Thous? ands recommend Electric Bitters as the very best stomach and kidney medicine made. H. T. Alston, of Ral? eigh, N. C , who suffered with pain In the stomach and back, writes: "My kidneys were deranged and my liver did not work right. I suffered much, but Electric Bitters was recommended and I Improved from the first dose. I now feel like a new man." It will improve you, too. Only 60c and $1.00. Recommended by your druggist.? Advt CANNING DEMONSTRATION SAT? URDAY. Prof. Carberry of Winthrop College, Will Instruct Tomato Girls. Miss Mary Lemmon, Tomato Club Director for Surnter County, announc es that Prof. Jas L. Carberry, of Winthrop College, will give a demon? stration of canning on the Court House Square on Saturday, April 26, for the instruction of the members < * the Tomato Clubs of Surnter Count: The entire process of canning wl be pratically demonstrated and th girls taught how to prepare fruits an vegetables for cann' 5 Mid *?^w t can them so as to ot suits, both as to qua qualities. All toma' been notified to be mothers of the club girls are also in vited to attend the demonstration. Coughs and Consumption. Coughs and colds, when neglected always lead to serious trouble of the lungs. The wisest thing to do wher you have a cold that troubles you is to get a bottle of Dr. King's New Dis? covery. You will get relief from the first dose, and finally the cough will disappear. O. H. Brown, of M* .ca dlne, Ala., writes: "My wife was 'iwn In bed with an obstinate cough, and I honestly believe had It not been for Dr. King's New Discovery, she would not be living today." Known for for? ty-three years as the best remedy for coughs and colds. Price 60c and $1.00. Recommended by your drug? gist.?Advt. i .. School Day Notes. ' The friends and patrons of the schools will note the hour of the line? up of all the schools, at which time the pupils and friends will be counted to try for prizes offered by Parrott's Book Store. The hour Is 1.4 5 P. M. The exercises proper begin at 10 o'clock. No dinner will be served. Parties bringing dinner may eat it on the grounds. - m Cough Medicine for Children. Too much care cannot be used In se? lecting a cough medicine for chil? dren. It should be plensant to take, contain no harmful substance and be most effecutal. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these requirements and is a favorite with the mothers of young children everywhere. For sale by all dealers.?Advt. Marriage License Record. A license to marry was Issued Thurs? day to S. M. Green and Sarah Watts of Wedgetleld. ?Rheumatism as a result of kid? ney trouble, stiff and aching Joints, baekache and sore kidneys will ail yield to the use of Foley Kidney Pills. Trey are tonic In action, quick In re? sults, curative always. W. S. Skelton. Stanlev, Ind., says: T would not take $100.00 for thn relief from kidney trouble I received from one single box of Foley Kidney Pills." Slberfs 1 trug Store. ?Ad\t. Of course. President Wilson is th* man who put the dent in precedent. ?Greenwood Journal. Look to Your Plumbing. You know what happens In a hofjse in which the plumbing is in poor con? dition?-everybody in the house is liable to contract typhoid or some other fever. The digestive organ* perform the same functions In the hu? man body as the plumbing does for the house, and they should be kept In first class condition all the time. If you have any trouble with your diges? tion take (Thamberlaln's Tablets and you are certain to get quick relief. 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