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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29
AN up.To.DArs CONSTITUTIONS.

The delegates 70 oklshoma's eonsti.
tusional convention, after wrestling
for seversl weeks with the task Of ere.
atinE On organic Law for the LOUNGES,
State 10 the Union. says The Atlanta
Constitution, have st last evolved q
document which appeals 20 the euri.
nsity and the admiration Of the eoun-
try With almost equal force.
The following summary Affords q
glimpse ct the main provisions Of the
document:
The initiative and referendum;
direct nomination Of ell officers by
the people; prohibition OF success
ion In State offices; prohibition OF
the sale or introd uetion OF LIQUOR
into the State; two.ceni railroad
fare; partial woman su6 'age pro.
hibition OF ownership In any pro.
ductive agency OF q natural COM
modify bya railrosd prohibiting
corporations from owning more
land than 10 absolutely necessary
in the operation Of iksiT business.
prohibiting corporations from deal
ing in real estate outside OF ineor-
porsted cities; prohibiting the is-
suancs OF wstered stock, and re.
curing the books OF oil corpora-
tions 20 be open for inspection at
ell times; provision for the State
ownership Of the segregated min.
eral lands in Indian Territory;
compulsory and separate school
system; commissions 20 deal with
charities, labor and arbitration,
insurance, railroads, agriculture,
gss, coal, oil, and mines; defining
the term negro; prohibiting the
marriage OF negroes with whites,
and Hnally. providing that the con.
stitution may be amended by q
majority vote.
These articles are, OF course, supple
iented by the regular stereotyp ped
rovisos without which no State con-
litution 10 complete.
A casual glance at the list given
that the makers OF Okla.
oms's fundamental charter have been
IrRely influenced by the agitation cur
INT In this country. Hardly an abuse
: which the country To- OF has been
,m planning bot lie accorded direct rec
gnition.
II the people. on Aogust 9th. vote to
sept the constitution in its entirety
se county will be given lesson in
dealing with corporate
ygression and other evils now looming
Ifge In the public eye.
1t may be thai ont OF the experiment.
III grow valuable experience BY which
her Stsies-even the Nation-can
-otit.
The solons. &C the same time, m1ff
. given credit for conservation. Thss
,pear 10 have realized, from ssadissl
Ie lessons Of history, thst the evils
today may not be she evils OF 20.
orr6w. So they have taken due pre-
.utions in providing that the eopsti.
Ition may be amended by q majority II
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

'se Fellow who has given the least
wort to the newspaper 10 the very
sho seems to think the editor
'an tear HE shirt" for him when
rans for office.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

Jack Gallstin has 10 pay Ethel
Rslls. Q chorus lady, $4,000 for her
''sdsd heart, and /, 10 safe TO cay
"A 'hs won't accept stage money,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

~ Kendall Thaw. the slayer of
ofd White, appeared to foresee
sse's'on OF Jodge fitzgerald in
1naey commission matter. He
not ~ all surprised at the decision,
Nmarked that he 10 rs sane 40 the
himself. IL now devolves upon
y eoavinee the commission that
. she esse.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

me divorce suit OF a famous grand
~ singer sgain demonstrates that
|7fh'y developed sYtistic tempera.
~ and 9 husband have no business In
sssms family.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

ID We witnesses prove that the
sville negroes had the rifles in
hands Foraker 10 likely to find
esses to swear that the white
pulled the triggers.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

Argentine Republic seems
- With Congress that has the
sraitihg propensities as our own,
&c dispatches from Buenos Ayres
~ Ne that the deputies passed
WIS OF Importance, increased the
- raised their own salaries and
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

The books Of the Chicago subtress.
ury are said TO be- 'in perfect order"
There 10 n missing tl7s.O 900. however,
that 10 probably TO be classed as ex.
tremely disorderly.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

ps'ries Attorney Jerome. having
sea The Thaw case before a Jury
we past several weeks, will now
mnsey commission do the thaw.
fsct for q while.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

pon't eensure q candidate because
pc rascal happens TO be among his
*FpoFters. There are "black sheep"
3 sssry political family.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

Ibe Tennessee Legislature 10 tamper-
~ With that ancient right Of the
'stmsn TO 10 down to the tavern and
|essf a. the court.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

When you pause to consider what
we call spring chicken, the claims OF
the japanese importers that frogs are
fish isn't so-preposterous, after all.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

BELL Roaring Jshe smith," on the
1lifsd list Of the United States army,
= gene TO Europe to study scientific
mtuc.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

Win . wave Of the Imperial tennis
neqset President Roosevelt has
D&sislly opened the spring season.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

Sszks vas hardly through with brsg.
1ss ever lie cheap strawberries before
began telling about roasting ears.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

he Pensacola Journal advocates q
kan sweep Of the offices in that city,
lyn mayor down.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

7oupg man, 60 w-st and boy q lot
~ the University" 10 the cry Of the
~ estate dealer.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

gkss! Who said there was any
&DRrssce between transpiring aud
npiFisss
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

ne Hon. Abe Ruef OF San Fran
Deo Il IN advocate of the laws de-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

'qhe crack OF day has never Killed q
hiz>ssills politician.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

z q advertising bills become due after 6Tst
....nscs Of advertisement, unless otherwise
..zu.<d N contract. Parties not known 10 Us
a = ssqui1cd 10 pay for advertising in ad-
-. Accress THE DAILY SUN.
GAINEsvILLk. FLA.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

- 1rics-s.week Sun is an sight-P&ge, forty
- papes, published every Monday and
,.a,v. ana coeiains all the news Of the
IN Nal STATE and senerai. and viii be
~ postage free. 10 amy rNrt Of the United
= "a. u Canada, for 500 year-in advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-03-29

4 - .osiess in local column 10 cents line
- ~~rsion. and cents for each additional
: 4. ~ a. tispiay advertising made known On
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Union Meeting.

Union Meeting.
The union meeting of The 2nd.
division of the Edge6eld associa-
ton will meet with the Parksyille e
church on Saturday and Sunday,
June 29th and 3Oth, 1907.
1st. Query-The present epirit-
ual condition of our churches and
the future outlook. J. D. Hughey,
J. G.. Morgan.
l2nd. Query-Do we put the
proper emphasis on the spiritual
birth in trying to lead sinners to
Christ? ]. E. McKie, J. T. Little
john.
3rd. Q1ery-Do we as Chris
tians practice the teachings as
taught by Matthew 5-23-24. e. G.
Morgan, Sr., P. B. lanham.
Saturday night at s o'clock ser
mon by Rev. j. 7. Littleiohn.
Sunday 10 m. Sunday school
conducted by j. q. Morgan.
II a. m. missionary sermon by
Rev. Easterling,
Q p. m. sermon on Sunday school
work by Rev. D. A. Swindler.
Fl. A. Adams,
CLERK.
L. F. Dorm.
Moderator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
accepted portion in an entirely

accepted po.ition in an entirely
different sp' era or field of en-.
deavor. This is unfortunate; not
for the oung woman, but for the
cause of education. Having ex-
pended considerable money and
burned the mid-night oil in equip
ping herself for intelligent and
efficient service, no ono eau cay
aught against young woman who
abandons the school room for
more renumerative f ids of labor,
Thus it is seen that men end wo-
men who are best fitted for teach
ing are seeking employment III
other fields because of the small
compensation offered for their
services as teachers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
ous Clco~a .Co-reseonaeat Tolls of
the Actual Losses by the Recent

Mr.. Editor: As it has. been a
week since the hail storm, we can
,ell the extent of the damage more
accurately now than we could last
week. Ii commenced OH Turkey
Greek on Mr.. D. V. Harris place.
Mr.. Charley Brondwa'er's crop
was practically ruined. Mr.. Jim
Reynolds lost 5 acres of cotton.
and his cora crop was seriously
injured Mr.. Percy Bro wu runs y
Que horpr farm. and lost ev-ry
stalk OF his cotton ard nearly all
his corn Mr.. John Hill, j., lost
his rntle crop Of cotton aud about.
half hi, corn. Mr.. George Sirom
io<t ali OF his cotton and half Of
his corn.
All ea..ly corn wss ruius d and
The young corn was b b'at Gowa
level with the ground. but Ii has
come out again. Most of 7he early
corn was killed and what Is left
s still dyrng AID sill have tn b
planted. over.
Mr.. Luther Brunson !csl I'll his
cotton cop and Ell of his c RI cy-
cept s acres us Young crn. Mr..
Art Blunson had 10 acras of cot-
on almost ruined bu' Saws h. will
nut have to plrw it MP He also
rad 5 acr-s Of WI. III rui.:rd and
nost of Gotten crop damag d. All
the e-olhers that ] have mentioned
mad to plow u, Hnl plant over
Mr.. Waiter Bfu sou l1rt abnu'
800 sush-l= o. n..ts, and bis cotton
crop badly danag'd, but lot sufti
ciently to plow up, excapt 4 acrfs.
Nr. G. NJ. Williams he'd sema
wheat b. dIy blown dawn but
managed TO cut somn Of it. Can't
Ell how much was lost until it is
thrashed. Mr.. Williams, Mr.. Wal
Ter B nnsnn al d Mr.. Vance had
some bpildi;igs covered With
Rub eroid' VIII ch was badly
torn by the hail and will heve to
be recovered. Mr. y. ]. r el, Mr..
Will Vance. Mr.. Deal and good
many more on the edges Of The
ttorm had their crops damag' d to
some exteLt but not sufficiently
to be rfplanttd. Mr.. Stron's
youAg fruit trees wero so badly
skinned that they are dying.
Most of the cotton has ben
planted over aud all the corn will
be tbs week If nothing prevents.
Some Of the cotton land will bn
rlar ed in corn aud peas. The
pas tres had oil the weeds and
grass b9l'en down and washed off.
I;l some places nothing was left
for TIE stock to eat, One has t,
see it to lelieve it.
SUBSCRIBE ;.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, ii is yet afflicted with
bed-wct;ing, depend Upon it. the caucc of
the difficulty Is kidney trouble, and TIC first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is cue TO q diseased condition OF the
kidneys and bladder and not 10 a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
e.ab!e with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
SwaElp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty f.:stN1- f-stN1
cent and one dollar E::EEss
sizes. You may h.re 81 3 : s:3s
sample bottle by mail s--@ssss2 zssssss2
free. also pamphlet tell Home of srampRoo..
ing all about it, inc!uiing many OF the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake but
remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Birghamton, N.
Y, on every bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
OBITUARY.

On June 9th, 1907, God visited
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Wates. and took their darling lit
tie Edith to dwell with Him. She
had been with them only two
weeks, but remained long enough
to entwine herself around their
hearts, and make them feel that
they couldn't give her up but our
Heavenly Father knew best; so
grieve not fond parents you have
now contributed one to the host
in Heaven. Those little "beckor-
ing hands" are bidding you look
upward.
rhe way was hard and ds.k and
steep,
And faith was very dim,
God sent to US a sweet little
flower
To lead US back to Him.
But when the way had smooth
ct grown,
And faith was waving bright.
The Father took our tiny flower,
Back to the fields of light.
God did not give us our little
one,
To keep with us all the day.
He only lent her singl,.
hour,
To gladden. a tuilsoma way
But still .or US this lovsly fl W.
Blooms in the fields above,
And sill she draws u. earel
Heaven
With eternal bonds of low
One who loved her.
A. ! Fl.
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Presbyterian Celebration
Large Attendance, Very Sweet
Music, Admirable Sermon by
= DIR. Morris.

Ore. of the most in eresting oc-
casious which has taken place in
Edge6eld in many years, was the
celebration on Sunday morning
last in the Presbyterian church, of
their thirtieth anniversary. All
the churches of our town closed
their doors, and united with the
Presbyterians on this happy oc-
cssion. Mr.. Burgess in the bagin-
mug read a short, but accurate ac
count of the founding of the Pres
byterian church hrre. taken from
the history of Edgield county.
The four charter members Of
his church which was organized
in the Court House were Mrs. ]
w. Hill, who for many years was
the only Presbyterian in the coun-
ty, Miss Eta Rainsford, now
Mrs. Bunyan Norris of Columbia,
Mrs. R. S. Anderson and S. H.
Manget. Of this number Mrs. R.
S. Anderson IS tho only resident
m mber now living. There are now
four Presbyterian churches in
this county, High View, Trenton,
Johnston, and Edgefeld which was
last in order of building, the
church having been erected in
1885. All these churches were
built during the regime of DR.. S
l.. Morris.
A letter was read from Rev. j.
NJ. Plowden, who was pastor of
the church three years, now in
Churchville, Va. Rev. Mr.. Plow-
den was greatly beloved while in
Edgs6eld by all denominations 8.
He congratulated the church on
the fact that they were now self
supporting. When he was pastor
the Presbytery contributed $780,
90 each year towards the work of
the church. The two oldest daugh-
tiers of Mr.. Plowden are now al
college in Virginia, he having
family of five children. Ii was
during the pastorate of Mr.. Plow-
den that the rnanss was erected
A letter was read from Rev. G.
G Mays, now in Blackstock, S.
G. Mr.. Mays referred in his mes
sage to the sad fact that his first
born sob was buried beneath
Edgefeld sod, and of the tender
memories that custer around the
town. His stay in Edge6eld and
the esteem in which he was held
will always awaken pleasant re-
membrance.
A message from Rec. w. S.
Jacobs, now pastor of the first
Presbyterian church Of Houston,
Texas, was also read.
The best part of the program
was reserved till the last, when
DR.. S. L. Morris, now secretary of
the Presbyterian Home Mission
Board, was introduced. For seven
and a half years DR.. Morris wa
the first pastor of this church, and
was honored and beloved all over
the county. A great many new
people had come TN the scene of
action since bis going away but he
had not passed from the recollsc-
tion Of many who listened to him
preach on Sunday morning. Seeing
him stand on the spot he had oc-
cupied so often in the past, aud
hearing the same tender, musical
voice, brought back memories and
associations of days long past.
His sermon was by way of en-
to the church, the
text being "And thou mayest add
thereto" Every word of this ad-
mirahle discourse was eagerly lis
tened to by the large congregation.
Seldom, indeed, does one hear
sermon more generally or more
favorably commented upon than
has been that of DR.. Morris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
cniD SPRlNG.

Your correspondent visited the
section of country near Cleora
where the hail destroyed the crops
last second Sunday afternoon. The
hail was as large as a hen egg,
aud as it fell thick and fast it
literally stripped he leaves from
all tie trees. Growing cro?e that
bid fair to make a large yield to
their owners, were swept away,
leaving no sigp of them. The grass
in the fields and pastures has beeD
beaten off atthe ground, ch ckens,
ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits and
even the birds that were in the
thicket were killed, being found
about in the fields and woods.
Had man or beast !een exposed
10 the hail 10 doubt they would
have met ike fate. The hail had
drifted in some places from two
10 three feet deep ard would have
been found in great quantities
week from the dav it fe.l had il
not rained last Thursday. The
crops Of Messrs J. R. Brunson,
George Strom, Percy Brown, Johr
and Henry Hill and Charlie
Broadwater were total loss
Their fricrds and nelghbors have
planted their crops over for them
but it is so late that it is hardly
likely that they will make much.
Hence l wodld suggest shat if any
of our readers would like To hrlI'
either of the above named gentle
meu or all them they could send
their contribution to them al
Cleora, S. c. | have written the
above without tie knowledge OF
either of the above nam-d gem le-
men.
There was a very larga cangre-
gstion at. church here Yesterday.
Many being from neighhoring
churches We were glad to s"e
them all; and hope they will come
again.
Possibly Rehobnth sends out
more teachers than any other COM
mnnity in the county. Misses
Mary Winn, Jeunie and Tillie
Gilchrist. Fannie Cochran and
Carrie Talbert have all been
teaching and are now at home for
their vacation. Miss May Bell
Strom is also teaching aud is fx-
pected home some time about the
first of July.
We are very sorry that it be-
comes necessary for Mr. Evan
Cochran TO move to Plum Branch.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran have
moved to Plum Branch, vet Rehn-
both CONTINUES to claim hem. We
shall expect 10 find them each
church day in their regular places.
Mr.. P. R. Wates visited friends
in our town last week. We were
glad to see him in the congrega-
ton here yesterday.
Mr. Charlie Holmes of Modoc
delighted his many friends here
Yesterday by a short visit. Mr..
HOLMES bas been sick for moe
than year. We hope his life will
be spared many years ye'.
Mrs. Martiu Wood hos been on
the sick list for several days.
ROSE COTTAGE.
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of Union lIeetine.
l.. F. Dorm.
Moderator.

Program of Union Meeting.
The union meeting of the 1st
division of the Edgefeld assoc'a-
ticn will meet with Bethany Bap-
tist church on Saturday and Sun
day, June 29th and 90tb, 1907.
Saturday 10:30-Devotional SER
vice by the moderator.
10: 45-Calling the roll of
churches and verbal reports from
same.
1st. Query-What can be done
to deepen the religious interests of
our men? A. S. Tompkips, 0
Sheppard, w. A. Cheatham, Rev.
P. P. Blalock-
End. Query-The need of high
er standards of life among our
people? J. l.. Minis, T. e. D 1rn,
". A. Hart, DR.. c E. Burts.
3rd. Querv-Can church main
tain a successful Sunday school
without the desperation of its
members? A. S. Tompkins, T. &.
Talbert, F. N. K. Bailey, Rev. j.
E. Johnston.
4th. Query-What is the value
of our 5.h Sunday meetings? j.
J. Grifis, F. P. Walker, j. W.
Mullinax, G.. G. Fuller, Jr.
Sunday 10: 30-Address on STU
day school lesson by O. Sheppard
ESQ.
Ii: :0O-Missionary sermon by
Rev. P. P. Blalock, or Rev j. &.
Johnston
5rh. Qu.ry-Hov pbalI W" hold
and acknowledge our young mem
brr,? Wal;on Fuller, r. I. Strom, {,
F. w. Cheatham.
6'h. Qaery-What are the obi
cations Of our churches an meat
hers to missions? G. Calils,n.
Rev. G.. f. Bnr'5
Let all c,mA prepared Ia dis
cuss the queries and max" l'bnF
al contributions to missions
G. H. Burton for Com.
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Great Hindrance to Education.


Not the least among the many
hindrances to the cause of educa-
tion OF the masses, is the meagre
salary Of teachers. AS calling or
profession that of teaching ranks
second only to the ministry, and,
because OF the important sphere
they fill, teachers should be well
fitted for their work. However,
unless salaries of teachers are
materially increased, many
schools will be presided over by
men and women who are not
properly equipped for teaching.
Brains aud special fitness for
efficient service always command
q premium in open market, and if
patrons and trustees do not pay
the price. the world OF trads and
commerce will. For this reason
many Of the brightest young meD
aud young women, who because
Of their natural ability and spe-
ciaI training property belong in
the school room, are to be found
III stores, Offices, and elsewhere.
The writer has in mind now a
young woman whose capacity and
ffnessfor teaching is recognized
and appreciated wherever she has
taught, but, despite the fact that
segsral positions in public schools
shavs been offered her, she has de-
cided to give up teaching aud has
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

The magnificent Export Edi-
ton of The Columbia State which
was issued on Thursday last was
exceedingly creditsble and an
achievement of which any jour
nal in; the lard should be justly
proud. The exploitation at this
time of Charleston's advantages
as port, and South Carolina's
advantages as a home for immi-
grants will bring large returns.
The enterprise and progressive
ness of The State should be COM
mended in the highest degree.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

AS ..Mane Hosts, or IL any
other capacity, for that matter,
Maj. Cal. Hemphill, Tom Wariug,
Billy Ball and Phil Gadsden have
no peers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

and chcerfulncss soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
thatit is not uncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If The child urin-
g1 - ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

We are agents for the Worth
ington Roller Screens for win
.doss. Come lii and let US show
you these improved wire screens.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

TO entertain a convention that
has for tive consecutive years been
the recipient of Cbarltston's hos
pitality is an undertaking of no
mean proportions. Everyone be-
lieses, however, that the "o!d
Man" with Gaffn ney at his back,
will be equal to the occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19

The s'unwritten laws" are be-
coming TOO numerous in South
Carolina. How can this invisible,
Intangible code be revised?