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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21

United States. In addition to the
routine tesla our research labora-
tories are working constantly on the
problems of devising materials and
combinations Of materials for the
construction and treatment OF roads
to meet modern traffic conditions
brought about BY the Introduction of
the automobile. II seems to be the
engineers 1t the present time that
the standard type of water-bound
macadam road - inadequate to with
stand excessive automobile traffic,
and, as We would not abolish the
automobile. It follows that we must
provide road which will withstand
Al. Our laboratory Investigations,
which have been conducted with the
various bitumens and other binders,
have been supplemented by field
tests through the construction of ex-
perimental roads. number Of these
roads We're completed last year, in
cooperation with Cornell University.
illustrating tive types of construc-
ten, and utilizing seven materials.
So important has this subject become
that Congress last winter made a
small special appropriation for the
construction OF an experimental road
and the carrying ont of tests TO de-
,erm!ne the wearing qualities of the
various experimental sections. and
such a road Is now in course of con-
struction near Washington. D. c.
Oil On Highway.
An important feature of the inves-
tigative work conducted by the office
of public roads is the discovery and
development by Mr.. l.. w. Page, d.
rector of that Office, of the prepara-
ton and uses OF combination of oil
and cement concrete. Cement con-
crete has not only become a uni
versal structural material. but Its use
In road building and all forms Of
engineering construction Is increasing
rapidly. The principal objection to
the ordinary cement concrete lies IN
the fact that 1t is extremely porous
and absorbs water. In the course OF
experiments Mr.. Page discovered
that it was possible to mingle oils
with wet cement The mixing pre-
kents no difficulties whatever, ana
the advantages OF the new material
are that Il il much more dense than
ordinary concrete and II entirely
waterproof. while 1t develops an
ultimate strength about equal to the
Ordinary concrete mixture.
Materials for the building Of roads
arr very unequaliy distributed
throughout the United States, some
sections of country being abundantly
provided with suitable rock for road
building, others with excellent gravel.
while other large areas such for ex-
ample as the Mississippi Delta are
almost entirely devoid OF any hard
material. The cost Of road construc-
ton becomes excessive in the various
localities, because Of the difficulty OF
obtaining. preparing and placing upon
the road the natural hard materials.
II is evident. therefore. In view OF
these conditions. that the utilization
of the by-products from the miu~s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21
GET into LINE;
Be A LIVE WIRE;
TIME IS FLYING

CONTINUED form First Page.)
Amberoia. value. 10000; with $500
worth OF Amebrola Records left ia
the choice OF the winner.
second--s2h.Q0 In gold. ---------------
Third--*i5.0o In gold.
Fourth--$l0.00 IN gold
Votes Nom Transfcra BILE.
All ballots which have been issued
contestants GA subscriptions ara
absolutely on-transferabie. Even II
these ballots are given or disposed
Of by one candidate In the contest
to another candidate they will be
yslueles~ when they are voted at
this Office unless they are deposited
by the rightful owner OF the said
ballot. An each ballot Is voted by
the contestant 1t liz checked up on
the records kept here al the Office of
the campaign department, and II II
docs not agree with this record the
candidate to whom the vote was
made out will be asked for an ex-
PLANTATION.
Arc You Awake?
IT You are not awake IL Is time
you Sit up and take notice. The birds
are singing, the morn is breaking.
Don't let your next door neighbor
grab one of those fine prizes with
out your say. Get in line. BE a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21

tsrsd aSain IN updyins hostility to
tho liquor tfatlic. II pIsd9ed the pas
tors to continue opposition In the
pulpit and pAst0rat0 towards the
licensed saloon. The support of the
conference was pledged 70 the Anti
saloon League and the league waa
utgod to continue it, policy OF ishting
for Statewide prohibition without be-
coming involved In factional and par
tisan politics.
Liquor 1t State Fair.
Congress WAS called upon TO Anac,
lAws forbiddine the shipment Of
liquor and the granting Of interna-
tional revenue lloensss IN dry terri-
tory. The report condemned the
operation Of saloons at the agricul-
u the management 0f Such exposi-
lions. Especially was the state fai1
~ Richrhond ufted To discontinue
the practice.
The Action u government onicials
- bsint present u the Brewers
Congress n Chicago wAs deplorod.
This r6port urged secular news
papers 10 discontinue the pubiica.
tiOn u liqu0p advertisements and A.
flrmed the BELIEF o. the conference
that the advertisement of liquor Ia
the columns Of liew1papefs mot only
indicates the friendly relation Of such
newspapef1 to the liquor tranlc. but
makes them equally responsible In the
hight OF God for the tfafac In intoxi-
Sants with the man who ais the
ORDER"
bgaty1nAd League C0iAG11tnlAted.
The Maryland Anti.ealoon League
was Congratulated upon tho success 81
its recent qght in securing : cover.
nor and Iestslature pledged to the
passage Uf temperance legislation. The
use of nnf6rmented wine Wa recon.
n.eAdod "A mo s1cfAfnent Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21

live wire. Rise from that rut which
has kept you In the mire go long
Show your friends that you can be
driving an auto. or playing a plano
OF building a house on your own lot
just as well as they.
You. young gentlemen. if you have
girl and you love ner dearly. pitch
In and win one OF the fine diamonds
or gold watch. then present It to
the only one" for a Christmas pres
ent. IL you don't wish to carry things
that far just yet, why you can wiz
the automobile or the piano or tht
building lot. Any one Of these prizes
would he acceptable. and We feel sure
that she would appreciate 1t.
To you. young ladies. who have
no particular sweetheart to give yot
diamond. pitch in and win one
for yourself. Then you will have the
laugh on all the men. Whether you
are able or not to play the plano
get busy and work for this fine piano
II Ia a beautiful instrument. worth
three-duarters Of a thousand dollars
and Will make your parlor lool
mighty coy.
Prizes Free.
Tho prizes are absolutely free. y,
merely working evenings for the mex
four weeks. several people Of this city
and vicinity may win prizes valuel
al thousands OF dollars. There ars
quite few people who realize Thu
opportunity and are taking advantage
of II.
On the other hand there are hun.
dreds who have not even Investigate
ed the proposition. In fact. man.
think that The Virginian Great Prizs
Contest is just an ordinary affair.". and
they don't stop to realize that Sew
prizes are going to be given avail
ab~oiutely free in the next few
weeks.
Many people right here In Rich
mond are seorning one of the gran
est opportunities ever presented II
the State Of Virginia. They have AT
opportunity tc DO a little work, 4
earn one Of the many fine prize
which are given away free. Thi
opportunity viii likely never come Il
Richmond or the State of Virgins
again.
Nominations VIII Close.
No nominations In the contest vii
be accepted after Saturday Novem
Der 2bth. This is positively the Eas
, day on which you can nominate you
| friends or yourself In this contest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21
N. 4 ". REDUCES FARE To NOR.
FOLK ACCOUNT VIRGINIA
EDUCATIONAL CONFER

On account Of the Virginia Edn-
cational Conference at Norfolk. No
vember - to December |. the Nor
folk and Western Railway will. on
November IS. 90. ~. Is and ~. sali
from stations on its lines In virginia
round trip tickets TO Norfolk. at rate
of one and one-ffth the regular one
way fares. The round trip fare from
Richmond win be only sa.se. All
III Monday. December I. The Nor
folk Limited" and the Ocean Shore
Limited" leaving Richmond A. II.
ana r. NJ, respectively, will take
you through to Norfolk without
change In the quickest possible time.
G. III. BO6LEY.
9 District Passenger Agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21

Lords supper and the bishop was re.
quested to appoint the Rev. J. d. Mc-
Allister a. general secretary OF the
Anti-Saloon League OF Virginia
The report written and read by DR..
Cannon was q severe arraixnment of
the tniquities of the liquor traffic and
was characterized by that relentless
logic for which its author II COM
spicuous. II was heard with undivid-
ed attention by great audience OF
men and women and produced pro-
found impression.
strong temperance addresses were
delivered by Rev. e. r. Keen. dis
tfict superintendent OF the Anti
Saloon League OF Maryland: ]. D.
McAllister. secretary Of the Anti
Saloon League Of Virginia. and Bishop
Kilxo.
Conference will adjourn at noon to-
yssnrfow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-21
BURGLAR TAKES
WATCH AND MONEY

Detective Gentry In looking for a
hurgiar who broke into the home Of
Thomas O'Gonnor. BIG North Thirty
oecond street. Sunday night. while The
fAniiy were cut. and carried away Il
MAts and money. all valued at ABOUT
~
ss Err nee sas Elected through q
bec Ga@ Th sofr wes .s,
m stf 81 N8e ttGsa
{ ~ So A - { tn ashe
gf<x sefs si'st ~ ~ Aatch = iif8a5
tRAGE nj the oe;etsiet
n searching the vicinity for tins
1mtx1af the officer n,istock a man
nonpA1ng In the dark for the culprit
aal1 Ard ~ him. after calling 10 him
agUrrends<. The mistake WAS DIS
ro9 before any damage was done
~ oM3ceg raid hi did not iirc al
x "a ~ nan. but fired ia the air
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Law Requires a Correct Label.

Under the state and national pure
food laws, all food stuffs must be prop
erly labelled. No statement or claim
must be made for the contents of a
p ackage that is not true to the letter.
Recently in the Piedmont section more
than 100 sacks of mealwere confscated
because they were labelled "water-
ground" when as matter Of fact the
corn was ground by electric power.
1t is generally conceded that corn
ground by water power, being slow
process, makes superior quality of
meal, and the government takes the
position that the manufacturers are not
entitled to this advantage, that Of
sending out meal of superior quality,
unless water power is actually used.
In this day when greed for gold seems
to have sered the consciences of so
many men, it is very gratifying to see
that laws intended t, safeguard the
health of the people are being vigorously
enforced. Of course, there are viola
tions of the pure food law, just as of
all other laws, but these will decrease
as public sentiment for law enforce
ment grows.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Sunbeam Meeting.

A very interesting exercise of the
children was held at the Baptist
church or Sunday afternoon, when
the Sunbeam society, under the
leadership of Mrs. Mamie N. Till
man, held a special meeting to
which the mothers were invited.
This was entirely conducted by
the children, and was very credita-
BILE to them. There were number
of mothers present, and other inter
ested grown up persons but they
did not seem to be needed as far as
the interest of the meeting was con-
cerned. At the piano, one would
have thought from the manner of
the playing, that matured musi-
clan was accompanying the chill
dren in their singing, for the ac-
compartment was really beautifully
rendered, and it was not done by
any grown-up either. 1t was Gladys
Padgett who presided go acceptably
at the piano. Florence Minis pre-.
sided over the meeting, as presi-
dent, and Lallie Peak with clear
distinct voice, acted as secretary.
William Thurmond as treasurer,
read the apportionment for the COM
ing year, and the amount already
raised, and a very attractive piano
duet was played by Miriam Norris
and Gladys Padgett.
Each letter of the alphabet was
represented by some boy or girl in
q few verses of good sentiment, and
an exercise by ten children, each
telling what dime of each dollar
did on the mission fields. An imita-
ton silver dollar hung from the
platform and each child held an
imitation dime in their hands.
Mrs. Jeffries talked very interest
ingly to the children, and after
wards DR.. Jeffries made a very i'm
pressive five minutes encouragement
to the children to be sunbeams in
deed. A collection was taken, which
will give the sunbeams a beginning
on the apportionment for missions
for the year.
An Interested Spectator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Teachers Paid in Cash.

Through the efforts of County Super
intendent of Education w. w. Fuller
sufficient funds, something like s13, 600,
have been borrowed from the State
sinking fund at five per cent to pay the
teachers of the county in cash. After
the school warrants are issued by the
trustees and approved by Mr.. Fuller
they pass at face value, being cashed
everywhere as bank check would be.
The teachers, who at best are poorly
paid, are no longer compelled to discount
their claims at from six to ten per
cent.
This, together with many other
things, shows that Mr.. Fuller is giving
his very best effort and attention to
the Office which he holds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Business Locals.

Try our break fast and Oolon
tea for ice tea. B. Timmons
There is no syrup better than our
Blue Ribbon and Georgia Cane
syrup. B. Timmons.
Large shipment of mating just
received. New and attractive de-
signs. Ramsey & Jones.
Try our Hero" ground coffee
it will go almost twice as far as the
ordinary. B. Timmons.
Fresh shipment of Levering's
coffees. Try them and you would
be pleased with quality and price.
B. Timmons.
Biggest stock of harness we have
ever carried. Single and double, all
weights and prices.
~ Ramsey & Jones.
Don't you need new summer
buggy robe. We have new lot in.
Ramsey d Jones.
Have you ever tried the Shiver
Spring mineral water for stomach,
liver, kidney and bladder trouble?
Fresh shipment just received.
B. Timmons.
When you need paint for either
inside or outside work try the Acme
Quality paint that's sold by Messrs.
w. w. Adams 8 Co. 1t will give
abstraction.
Farm For Sale: In Ridge sec
ton, Ask for free list.
Johnston, S. @. Y. May.
Pure Bancroft seed oats for sale
at
The Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
JOHNSTON LETTER.
CONTINUED from page H.

Denny who placed it at Miss Lewis
feet, and it was found to contain
many beautiful hand made pieces.
While these were being viewed. do
licious refreshments were served.
Souvenirs of the occasion were
cards with bridal bouquets, bearing
the two initial letters in gold, with
date.
On Friday afternoon Miss Sara
Stevens entertained in honor of
Miss Lewis, and about "a friends
were invited out to her home to en-
Joy the occasion. After the arrival
of all, the hostess gave each large
linen napkin, with the bride-elect's
initial stamped ready Tor embroidery
and as the needles few, converse
ton waxed bright and merry.
When these we're finished the
hostess served q delightful salad
course, followed with whipped
cream and coffee. The souvenirs
were hand painted cards with for
get-me-nots, each bearing the date.
The afternoon was one OF great
pleasure to all present.
Mr.. James n. Turner, who has
been suffering with his eyes, and
has been under; medical treatment
for the past few months, found that
it would be necessary to have the
left one removed to save the other.
On last Monday he underwent the
operation at the hospital and has
returned. His suffering 10 much re-
lieyed and his friends are glad to
know that he is resting better.
Mrs. Louisa Watson and Miss
Elise Carwilc, of Ridge, spent Sat-
urday here.
Mrs. Frank Crouch and little son
have returned to their home in Au-
gusta, after q stay Of two weeks
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. J. Watson.
Mrs. J. L. Walker and Misses
Lille and Petula LaGrone and Or
lena Cartledge and Messrs. J. How
ard Payne, Frank Bland aad Avery
Bland went over to Augusta on
Friday evening to see "Rebecca OF
Sunny Brock Farm"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Spend Your Money at Hons.

When large, well-selected and rea-
sonably-priced stocks of merchandise
are offered the public right here at
home by men who are known far and
near for their honest, upright dealing,
there is little or no excuse for the peo-
pie of this section to send their money
away to catalogue houses, whose pro-
prietors are unknown and the quality
of whose goods can not be vouched for.
Edgefeld never offered better advan-
tages, in the matter of supplying the
needs of the people, than are to be had
this fall.
Spend your money at home and it
may find its way into your pockets
again. Send it away to the catalogue
houses and it is gone forever, so far as
you and your community are concerned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Charleston Will Suffer.

The result of the recent municipal
election in Charleston is to be deplored.
First, because the city's interests, and
Internal affairs generally, will suffer,
and, second, because the elevation of
certain men to Office indicates that the
worst element of Charleston citizenship
is in the ascendency, which is calcu-
lated to injure the city's standing and
prestige beyond her borders.
Charleston will suffer both internally
and externally, so to speak, from the
change brought about by the election
last week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

The Georgia-C Carolina fair of 1911
eclipsed those of ali former years. The
agricultural exhibits were particularly
fine and have hardly been excelled by
any fair ever held in this part OF the
country before, which only reflects
the marked progress that has been
made in agriculture in this section.
Farmers are awaking to the vast pos
sibilities that lie before them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
Resolutions on the Death of
Mrs. Lou Hill Minns.

BE thou faithful unto death,
and will give thee crown of
life," Rev. 2nd-chap. 10th verse.
Just few weeks ago early on the
Sabbath dsy, our friend, and CO.
worker Lou Hill Minis, left rs for
her eternal home, to receive crown
of life promised to those who were
faithful unto death.
She won this crown, for wherey-
er there was call for help, she al
ways responded and with q heart
glowing with love. She could al
ways be found ready and willing to
lead il prayer, and with helping
hand to care for the sick, and dy-
ing.
Whereas, God in his sll-wise
Judgment has seen fit to take her
from us, who departed this life Oc-
tober the sth191l. Be it
Resolved First, Our society has
lOSU QcVOuG Suu ubclul auouoois
We deeply deplore our loss; but re-
joice in the assurance that our loss
is her gain.
Second, That in the death of
Lou Hill Minis our society has lost
one of its most loyal, and faithful
members, who was resigned to the
will of God.
Third, That we wish to extend
to the beresved family our deepest
sympathy. May the richest blessings
of our heavenly Father abide with
them, and q page in our minute
book be dedicated to her memory,
and copy of these resolutions be
sent to the bereaved family, and
published in the Edgeield Adver-
tiser.
Miss Lou P. Gary,
President.
Mrs Thos. II Rainsford,
Mrs Halle Greneker,
Miss Minnie Dicks,
Committee.
EdgeGeld Auxiliary w. F. M. So.
ciety Methodist Church South.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

Not only is the south free from ex-
treme cold in winter but the sudden
and very decided changes of tempera-
ture that are frequently experienced in
the north and northwest never occur
here. In Peoria, ILL.,, the Thermometer
fell 10 degrees in about "a hours.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

Even Jerry Moore, like the ordinary,
everyday farmer, had to succumb to
the drought Of last summer. Jerry's
yield this year was 164 IL bushels,
which, all things considered, was
very fine yield. Jerry was awarded
first prize In the Boys Corn Club OF
Florence county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

The hunting season begins to-day.
Caution the small boys, and grown-up
boys too, about handling guns careless
ly. Saturday small boy in Williams
burg county lost an arm through the
accidental discharge of breech-load-
ing gun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

Charleston is one of the few places
In which outlawry seems to be at a
premium. The invincible Vincent Chic
co, the blind tiger king, was elected a
member of the city council by COM
Portable majority. No comment upon
theapolitioal situation in Charleston is
necessary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

If one is to Judge by reports in the
papers, nearly all of the fairs this fall
have been exceptionally good, but most
of them have been failures financially
on account of the unfavorable weather.
We hope that Parksville and All
ken viii have good weather for their
fairs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

Notice School District No, II.
On account of illness in the fami.
lies Of two trustees who are mansg.
ers in special election ordered for
Nov II, said election will be held
at Rehoboth school house Nov. 95,
1911.
w. w. Fuller,
Co. Supt. Education.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

Mems and boys suits now at a
low price. Come in and see them be-
fore you buy.
Israel Mukashy, Bargain House.
Just received . full line of Gar
woods celebrated perfumery, and
violet and carnation talcum powder.
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

A Fl. CoRLEY, Surgeon
n. Dentist. Appointments
at Trenton on Wednesdays.
Crown and Bridge work a
speciality.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
FOR SALE.

Large two-story dwelling with
IL acres land and sll outbuildinga
in Buncombe at q bargain.
E. J. Norris,
Real Estate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15
New Goods Arrive

We are constantly adding to our al
ready large stock of fall and winter
goods. Come in and let us show you
these new arrivals. Just received a nice
line Of dress hats, a pretty assortment
at low price. Just received large
line of ladies and children's cloaks of
assorted colors. Come in to see. them
before you buy. Large assortment of
cotton and woolen sweaters for ladies,
men and children from 25c to $3.50.
Big lotof boys suits from SITS to-
$3.50. Come to see us we can save
you money.
Israel Mukashy
Bargain House
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

Cotton in Yard and at Planta.
ton.
I will insure for $40 per bale st
following rates: 8 mos. 1910 per
bale. mos. Tic per bale, 8 mos.
Ice per bale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-11-15

necessary,
The Washington herald., 1911-07-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE.

Cigar and periodical stores, 7th and
l4tn stS.- .sl- 1UV 70 S-'SoO
Confectionery and ice cream, 18th
St; exceptional bargain............ $500
Quick lunch, 7th st......-..............N. -. 500
Dining room. H st...--..-.............. 500
Dining room, North Capitol St;
bargain to quick buyer. 500
Boarding and rooming house, Mass.
ave-: a bargain at the price. 5000
Boarding and rooming house, 1 St;
must be sold at once. sacrifice. $50
Grocery and general store, Virginia. 5000
WANTED.
Reliable partner, capable handling
finances of local manufacturing busi-
ness. Must invest $500 for half interest.
Special opportunity. Subscriptions now
being received to capital stock OF a hotel
company for operation of old. we'll
established local hotel.
Cash buyers for various other business
propositions.
List your business with US. NO
CHARGE unless sale is consummated.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL SERv.
ICE (INC),
Phone 451s Main. SIS F st NV.
l9S
sco-N4 BARRIsTER BUILDING.