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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
WHEAT FIGURES
FOR PAST YEAR
SOME INTERESTING STATISTICS
THAT WE'RE RECEIVED az
COMMISSIONERS WATSON.
RAISING OWN FOOD SUPPLY
Waste Of Money Spent For Things to
Eat Beyond the State-Some Statis-
tics on Rye Are Also Furnished
Yield Per Acre.

Columbia,-It begins to look very
much as if our people are at last GO
ing to realize the vital necessity of
raising something to eat at home"
said Commissioner Watson in an
nouncing the figures for the wheat
crop in South Carolina for this year.
Statistics secured by the department
show that the wheat crop is 5,632 900
bushels as against 4,93S,O0 bushels
for last year. The average yield per
acre last year was 10 bushels and
this year ia bushels.
Il have presented at every meeting
1 have attended, the facts in cold fig
ures as to the waste annually indulged
in for things to eat bought beyond the
borders of the state. We have been
rocking along, for instance, sending
outside of the state every year for
flour the appalling sum of $4,000, 900,
and most of 1t i am satisfied is about
the same class of product as we have
found corn meal to be. In 1908, un-
der the supervision of this department,
movement was launched for the in
| crease OF the wheat acreage of the
ctotS, anu several 1IeelluSS were nelu
that fall for the specific purpose of
getting our people to undertake the
raising of wheat with view to home
consumption. In one section alone
that year, 5000 acres which had never
been planted in wheat before was put
into cultivation. No result in agricul-
tural advance has been so gratifying
as that following this campaign, and |
am happy to say that this result has
already contributed to our 1911 crop
record an increase over 1910 of nearly
three-quarters of million dollars.
THE total wheat crop in 1880, in
this state was 692,35S bushels; in 1900
on an acreage of 174,215 was only
| 1,017,319 bushels worth $95S,15S and
the average yield per acre was only 8
bushels. On a yield per acre of sos
bushels in 1907, the yield was 2,669
900 bushels, worth $3,2O3, 10000; in
1908 the average per acre again went
to bushels and the yield was 1888,
300 bushels worth S3,6S6,OOO.O0.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Has Filed Suit For $4,000.

One OF the largest suits filed in the
office of the clerk of Court recently
for trial at the next term of the Court
of Common Pleas is that of Frank
Simmons, as administrator of the
estate of Henry Edwards, versus the
Ashepoo Fertilizer Company, the com
plant and answer in which were fill
ed. The suit is for $4,000. 1t is
alleged that Henry Edwards in the
employ of the Ashepoo Fertilizer Com
pany, helping roll loaded car over
a trestle, the trestlc collapsed and the
man was killed
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
To Consider Edisto Ferry.

meeting of the board OF county
commissioners has been called by Su-
rervisor Cantwell TO consider the mat
ter of the re-establishment of the
Edisto Ferry connecting Edisto Island
with the mainland II will be remcm-
bered that $500 was appropriated by
the General Assembly at its last ses-
sion for the purpose OF re-cstablishing
the ferry though the specific bill pro
viding for the re-establishment Of the
ferry was killed. Mr.. Logan gave *
rs his opinion that the mcney S.
aside by the supply bill was available.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Aviator Breaks Altitude Record.

Chicago.-Oscar 4. Brindley soar,
higher from the ground than an aer
plane has even been and set a ne
worlds record at l1.726 feet. Phil
o. Parmalee followed him in the
passing the former American reco.
and reaching 1887 feet before he d
scended. The worlds previous reco
was 1O,761 feet Captain Felix flew
n height of 11.152 feet at Etamp
France. but his flight has not yet bee
made official
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Heard the Secretary's Report.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Orangeburg chamber of commerce
was held at the city hall and CONNER.
cial Secretary Marchant made his re-
port concerning the booster" trio.
He stated that he has gotten in touch
with many important men along the
Pregnall's branch of the Atlantic Coast
Line railroad, and nearly everyone is
in favor of the proposed change OF
schedule. The county fair was dis
cussed. Bids are being received for
the erection of the main fair build.
ing and the premium list his been
arranged The matter OF extending
the great white way was discussed
and the matter was enthusiastically
received. Action will be taken at the
next meeting.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

,mv I4INvIpUUI interests AT CONFER
ence, explained the entire plan TO the
local committee, but as TO change from
the original plan was noted he was
informed that an adverse report would
be made and the proposition opposed.
The committee, in giving reasons
for opposing the plan, reported that
the losses through knight. Yancey e
Co, and Steele Miller Il Co. We're
nothing, and consequently there was
nothing to justify the complex and
cumbersome methods of handling cot
ton as proposed
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
eeoroians Fioht Publicity Bill.

Washington.-Thc Georgia dclcg;
tion in congress furnished 10 of tn
27 votes that were cast i'm the nous
against the acceptance of the confe
encc report on the bill for the publ
cation of campaign EXPENSE. The.
opposition To the measure was due t
the fact that the bill gives the Fcde
al government jurisdiction over pr
mary elections, and may nullity IN
Goosia laws regulating congrcssion'
nominations Congressman Hugncs c
rhc Third was the only Georgian {
vote for the conference report
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Farmers to Estimate Cotton Crop

Montgomery, Ala.-To save II
farmers of the South millions OF dc
lars this fall and to put the worl
on notice that the cotton crop of th
south has greatly detcrioratcd sine
the publication of the last govcrnmcr
report and to go on record that th
total crop win not reach 100000
bales. as formerly estiamted a coi
ference of all Southern agriculture
commissioners, officials of the Farm
crs' union and of other agriculture
organizations, will meet in Montgon
cry.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Lexineton's Educational Rally.

Saturday, September ?, is to be a
big day for the people OF Baxter The
occasion will be an educational rally
and Sunday school celebration at
Hulon school house. In the forenoon
there will be exercises by the chill
dren of the Sunday school and two adj
dresses on Sunday school work by z.
L. Asbill of Leesville and DR.. f. ..
Ridgell of Batcsburg. In the after
noon there will be an address by
John f. Swearingen, state superinten-
dent of education, who will be follow
ed by County superintendent of Edu.
cation Martin.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following transfers of real
estate have been recorded in the Of
nee OF the register of mesnc convey
ance: Battery Development Company
to City Council of Charleston. prop
erty comprising the following Boulc-
ward lots: Lots SO to 104, lots 127 20
1S4, lots 139 to 144, lots 164 to no.
lots 175 to 179. The legal consider.
alton named was SIS. Darlington
Thomas & Co., TO Mary Il. Thomas,
ct al, property on west side Of King
street, consideration $500.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Send in Your Applications.

In the latter part of July, the state
superintendent of Education forward
ed to the different county superinten-
dents throughout the state the appli-
cation blanks for state aid to the high
schools. On August 8, the state high
school inspector sent each state-aided
school a postal card, informing the
school where to get the blanks and
suggesting the sending of the applica
tions to him without delay. Up to
this time only about one-fourth of
the schools have sent their applica-
tions.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25
Destroys Illicit DistiIlery.

Two Deputy Sheriffs, Lockhart
and Watkins made an expedition into
the kegtown section of this county. a
section notorious for it's illicit liquor
dealers, and destroyed one of the
largest distilleries ever seen in the
county. 1t had a capacity of 100 gal
Ions. The officers stated that the fires
were still burning and everything
showed that it was in active operation
at the time that it was destroyed.
However, the birds had evidently re-
ceived some intimation of the ap-
proach of the officers and had flown.
1t is expected that there will be some
later developments.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

We are told that it is now possible
to enjoy continuous trolley ride from
Tecre Hauste. Ind. to Showhegan.
Me 1t may be possible to enjoy leav.
lng Terre Haute. but how can one en-
1Cy going to Showhegan?
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Charleston.-Bids have been invited
building. Considerable repair work
is under way on this historic struc-
ture, and when it is repainted il Will
present much more fresh and up
to-date appearance
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

IN Italian recently bought the title
~ count for $4,000. This seems
rid suiously cheap compared to the
p'5ces our rich Americans have been
payng
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The Frankfurter Zeitung declares
that the sword still rules the world
and not the dollar. However. II
takes dollars to make swords.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

II Is said that flies do not like blue
paint Perhaps you have noticed that
they always seem to have a prefer
Gnce for white walls
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

One-cent letter postage is predicted
This looks like a mighty good thing
but pessimists no doubt fear that II
Will mean hills sent In twdice as often.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

ewspapers are trying to abolish
the mother-in-law joke, but almost
any married man will tell you that a
r1c herin-law is no joke.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The number Of wrecks reported on
our western coast leads one to sus-
pcct that the Pacific ocean is not
quite as pacific as the name woule
imply.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

a new York man who committed
suicide left a note In which he apollo
sized for mussing the room. Evident.
Iy politeness had become a habit with
binl-
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

ONE distinguished men want to be
snfeguarded. legally. against the odors
Of tobacco. Noiseless gum chewing
you'd be another good thing to bring
about
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Il German has invented liquid bull
let which Will incapacitate without
killing. 1t should be used exclusively
IN he didn't-know-itwas-loa gun.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

When New York builds its 1O0-story
bCilding our mountain climbers will be
saved the expense OF a trip to Switzer
land
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

I is pleasant to read that a drunk
en chauffeur got the jail sentence he
was bidding for in addition to the
uagal fine
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Possibly the charge that women's
feet are becoming larger is merely a
plce on the part OF the shoe manufac-
3urers to raise the price of feminine
I0Scwear
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Furtunately it Is cool enough again
now so that the red-headed girl can
wear a celluloid comb in her hair
without constant apprehension.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

toad is said to be able to eat near
y 800 flies an hour, but our idea Of
rn hing to have about the house is q
f.a A.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

A cat can look at a king, and fol
that matter most any sort OF a mar
ran grow a pointed beard
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

An alert toad eats 2S5 fiies an hour
III he can catch them.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The coatless man who has not also
shed his good manners is ell right
while the hot weather lasts.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The government owns 10000 rein
S1eer5 In Alaska, and strange to relate
no Syndicate has tried to grab them.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

price of 100000 has been put
mon the head OF the former shah Of
PEI sia. There is & lot OF money in
Tugs
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

woman 80 years old will enter
the Wisconsin university. and thus
changes from an aged lady into a col
'-go girl.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

a Wisconsin woman is said to have
an ambition to be governor How does
she stand on hatpin legislation?
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

thereon. 1t is hopeu LnaL M. uies-
ory may be prevailed upon to recon
slider his action and continue to serve
as mayor, in which position he is Civ
ing universal satisfaction, making a
faithful, firm and efficient officer. It
is understood that it is on account Of
his health that Mayor Gregory desires
to be relieved of the duties and re.
sponsibilities OF the office.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

D.. ljGLtnlnC stuck q SELF
ig pa 40 IA Louisville tho otnel
$This gas undoubtedly sesb y
heaven.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Most Of the women who put on bath
ing suits this summer get them wet.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

spite OF the newspaper humorist.
many picnics are held without
lightest interference on the part
Fluyius.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

there are microbes on a dollar bill.
but dollar bills do not ny about to
ahEht on one.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

AYiation heroes are becoming too
hume erous to be counted on ones fin
gers Every country has them.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Greensboro, N. c. Several weeks ago
a bond issue of $4,000 was approved
The funds from the bonds will not be
available for several months, and it
was decided to borrow the above
named amount on the bonds for i'm
mediate use. The contract for moving
the building from Greensboro to Co
lumbia will be awarded by the execu.
tive committee. The auditorium will
seat $4,000 and will replace the build
ing destroyed by fire last year. The
auditorium will be used for the
National Corn exposition,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Joy riding In the air bids fair to be-
come sky feature either this year or
next
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Most Of the early presidential booms
win be badly frostbitten before anoth
CT spring.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

any new ball players who may be
pnrchased should be insured for at
least six months against wearing out
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The sweet girl graduate has desert
ed the fountain OF learning for the
soda fountain.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Goston has found 55,OOo,0 900 bacteria
in half a spoonful of ice cream. Bos-
Lon's bacteria population is looking up
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Aviation SHOWS marked tendency
towards precipitation
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The electric fan crop Is more impor.
tant Just now than even q cereal crop.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

On some summer days straw hats
Gcfy meteorological conditions.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Niagara occasionally fails a. fool
ktrler.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

Ll.as.... N.-aL 9.-L.r..
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-08-25

The lucky aviator is the live one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-23

of high degree from all parts of the United States today paid tribute to George Washington. their fellow Mason, by plac- ing on his tomb at Mount Vernon a wreath of flowers and afterward complet- ing details of an organization to erect in this city a suitable Masonic memorial to Washington in the form of temple where a hall will be set apart .orever under the control of the several grand Jurisdictions.
 The organization which is known as the George Washington Memorial asso- citation will meet annually on February 22 in this city under the completion of the temple. Officers elected today are:
 President Thomas J. Shryock, grand master of Maryland: first vice president, James M. Lamberton. senior grand dea- con of Pennsylvania; second vice presi- dent. James R. Johnston. past grand mas ter of South Carolina third vice presi- dent, A. B. McGaffney, grand master of Colorado: fourth vice president, G. NJ Ashley grand master of Illinois; secre- tary. Lawrence Lee of Alabama treas urer J. A. Blake of Massachusetts.
 Judge William J. Mitchell of Port Hur- on. Mich., the oldest past grand master Mason in the United States, being 94 years old. said Michigan Masons were glad to do honor to Washington, as they felt he belonged as much to Michigan as to Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-23
Taft Is Emphatic In
 Extra Session Threats

progressives will do all they can to bring about an extra session. Should they un- dertake filibuster the postoffce appro- priation will be used for the purpose. The progressives are against the provision of the bill increasing the postage rates on magazines. There are 10 appropriation bills still to be passed by the Senate.
 The progressives also considered the ad- visibility of attempting to delay voting on the Lorimer case and the resolution for popular election of senators. It has been reported that canvass of the Sem ate indicates that MT. Lorimer probably will win by at least fopr votes in this session. and that the popular election measure will he defeated for lack of a two thirds majority.
 The progressives believe that a rehear- ing at the extra session of the Lormer case might result in his unseating and they are confident that in the new Con- gress the popular election would carry.
 Back of all this, however is the stand of some of the progressives against the reciprocity treaty with Canada. They want to amend this treaty and would like to throw 1t into an extra session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-23

Donaldsville, La, February 22.-- Losses estimated at s6Oo.OO0 were sustained today when flames origin hotel spread rapidly and almost totally destroyed the business district of the city. Three lives are reported lost.
 It is understood the fire was started by an explosion of gasoline stove. With almost incredible rapidity the flames leAped across the street and fed by highly inflammable material de- veloped into a conflagration beyond the control of the local fire fighters. Hurry calls and special trains were sent to neighborng cities for ap- paratus. The flames started shortly after g o'clock this morning, but 1t was 5 o'clock in the afternoon before they were under control.
 The fire department from Napoleon vile was on the scene an hour after receiving the call.
 A strong wind off the river made the work of the firemen more difficult, blazing enbers and sparks being car ried to outlying districts, starting many other fires which were subdued by bucket brigades. Shortly. after [ o'clock sparks started a blaze in the "Pointevent quarters" outside the city limits, owned by Lemann & Co. For a time this fire threatened serious re- suits, but was extinguished by hard work on the part of the fighters
 The convent of the Sisters of Char ity was almost totally destroyed, all the inmates, however, escaped.
 The following places were among those totally destroyed: Nichols hotel and stables. Bank of Ascension
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Morrow bill is not dependent on
 regulation plans.
 House hard at work.
 Need better business methods.
 Taft's extra session threats.
 Memorial wreaths on Washingtons
 tomb.
 Favorable report on Japanese bill.
 Lorimer speaks in self-defense. 2-House overrules governors veto.
 Pig iron sales show big increase. 3-Murder cases full of interest.
 Nesbit resigns from state board.
 Drew indicted by grand jury. z Bankers delighted over bill. 4AEditorial comment. 5-Plan to aid boys tag day.
 City gets portion of road tax. Birmingham officials ready for via & duct fight. < Many agree with Captain. Boyd. 6--Dolly has Darwinian ideas.
 Taft opposes direct vote. T-B!rmingham society. S--Paper trust is handled roughly. Experts on city government talk. 9-Unveil monument to Jefferson Davis |0-Roosevelts speech at Chicago. 11--Kilby commission bill Is passed. l2-Foils efforts of appeals court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-23
COX ALSO CHARGED
 WITH CONTEMPT


 Cincinnati. O., February Exchanges of contempt of court against George B. Cox will be preferred and prosecuted tomor- row by committee Of three attorneys, according to an announcement by Com mon Pleas Judge German today.
 This statement following so closely upon the indictment returned against Cox on the charge of perjury yesterday was the chief topic of interest in the case today. Judge German also intimated that "a morning newspaper" was liable for con tempt
 The proceedings will come as a result of Cox's statement last evening. which was published this morning relative to the matter in which the grand jury in dicted him was drawn.
 Prosecutor Hunt left today for Ander- son, Ind, to Interview Vivian Pagan, former United States marshall who tes- tified before the grand jury in 1906 rea- tive to the alleged giving of ''gratuities" by the banks of Cincinnati to the treas urers of Hamilton county, Prosecutor Hunt issued a statement to the effect that he would use every effort to bring MT. Cox to an early trial.