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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
Iron Braces on Artificial Limb Attract
Electricity Which Badly Burns
Railway Signal Man.

Kansas City, Mo.-During severe
thunderstorm @. Richards. f1fty-eight
years old, 3019 Durham avenue. q
signal man for the Kansas City Belt
Railway company, was struck by
lightning in his tower at Twenty
fourth and Penn streets. He is In
the General hospital being treated for
serious burns.
Richards was at work at the time
the lightning struck the tower. The
bolt first struck the stove pipe that
extends through the roof of the signal
station and It followed the pipe to the
interior, where the lightning contin-
ued its downward course with Rich
ards in its path.
II Richards had not worn an arti-
flcial leg l don't believe the lightning
would have struck him." DR.. G. c,
Remley, a police ambulance surgeon
said. His left leg is cut of below the
knee and his artificial leg has iron
braces which are held in place by a
belt that encircles his body. 1t is my
opinion that this metal attracted the
electricity to the man,"
The effect of the lightning is shown
in burns over the lower portion Of
Richards abdomen and legs. The
lightning followed the artificial left
leg from point few inches below
the knees. The limb was splinteret
and at the toe Of the shoe hole was
torn in the leather, giving appearance
OF something having been thrus
through from the inside. The pip,
from the stove was wrecked. windoy
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
CHILDREN SOLD AS SLAVES
Annual Fair is Held at Friedrichshafen
to Loan Boys and Girls to
Farmers.

Friedrichshafen.-A strange custom
prevails in the Tyrolese Alps. Land
less parents sell their children for the
summer season to the largest land
owner, the sales being effected at an
annual fair held at Friedrichshafen. on
the Lake of Constance, at Easter time.
This year 125 boys and 80 girls, be-
tween the ages of eleven and sixteen
years, were offered. Purchasers were
not lacking, about COO peasant farmers
from Baden, Wurttemberg, and Ba-
yaria had come to get child-slaves to
work on their farms. The purchasers
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
The Two Sexes.

Miss Lillian Russell, at birthday
supper in New York, was congratu-
lated on her unfading beauty and on
her high spirits.
Miss Russell, laughing gaily, re-
Piled:
"a woman is as happy, you know,
es she looks pretty"
"And a MANI" said her interlocutor,
"Oh, a man." she answered. us as
happy as he feels important"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
Astonishing Experience.

The whale, after parting with Jo-
nah, was gazing after his retreating
form.
IF any one had told me-" murmur-
ed the great mammal, bitterly. that l
would find man ready to jump down
my throat, l never would have swal-
lowed it whole"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
,mpracticaI on the Face Of II.

Il understand" said Mr. Erastus
Pinkley, dat dey has invented a
machine fob washin' an ironin'
money"
Go long. man." replied Miss MI
ami Brown. you knows des as well
as l does desc white folks ain g'ineter
leave no clothes lines full o. two-dol-
lar bills hangin' out in de yard.
Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
Wood Leg Draws Lightning

Knocked out and the contents OF the
room were scattered about.
The police was notified of Richards
injury and the ambulance from police
headquarters was sent out. The in
jured man had to be carried from the
tower.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

ing back and forth regardless OF
whose toes they stamp on.
When the church is reached the pc
culiar step Is continued. the pilgrims
passing in at one door and out at an
other.
Instead of the quiet GOODNESS one
expects to find inside the church there
is a terrible din: several bands play
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
Calls conqres. IN Petty CRATER.

Washington.-That many members
of the house of representatives are
petty grafters. was the charge made
In congress by Representative Fitzger-
aid Of New York. The house tele-
graph bill for the past year. many Of
the messages being OF private ma
ture, was So, 900.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

on the east to the Bank of England;
different from the Abbey which stands
remote at Westminster. st. Paurs
was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren
after the great fire of 1866. 1t is SIG
feet long and 219 feet wide: took
twenty-five years to build until the
time of opening, and thirteen years
more for completion. st. Paul's is
the tomb of many great men. Over
the north door is the inscription. Lee
tor 81 monumentum requiris, circum'
spice" Reader, II you seek his monu
ment, look about you"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

ing independently and the scrapins
and banging of hundreds OF thick
boots make it quite unlike place OF
worship.
The pilgrimage to the shrine is held
in great esteem in the neighborhood,
and a vast number OF cures are at.
tributed to the beneficent influence OF
the worthy old Abbot of Echternach.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
May Hold Sunday Court.

Albany, N. Y-The right of New
York magistrates to pass sentences
on Sunday was upheld by the court OF
appeals in a test case.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

Be happy. Use Red Cross Ball Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the Iaundress. All grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

If some people have any good in
them they evidently keep it bottled up
pretty tight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

1t always makes good. What' Garfield
Tea. the Natural Laxative. composed entirely
of pure, wholesome and healthgiving herbs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
A Matter of Names.

What is the difference between
pomme de terre and potato?" about
two dollars" -Harvard Lampoon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20

Many a man looks like statesman
who is not guilty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-07-20
AGENTS Wanted

For fast selling household specialties. You
can make big money in your leisure hours
Big profits on goods that sell at sight
Write qUick for catalogue and particulars
H b. POLLOCK SALES co.
21S West 2nd Street., Gttle Roek. Ark.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
The County Fair.

The managers feel greatly encourag-
ed over the outlook for the fair. Be-
sides the splendid exhibits Of stock,
poultry, field crops, merchandise, art,
fancy work and household department.
a frst-class aggregation of shows will
afford pleasant diversion for the great
throng that will attend. The amuse-
ment company has an excellent band
that will furnish music throughout each
day Of the fair. There is no doubt
about it, unless the weather man
frowns upon US, the Edgefeld county
fair will be one of the very best to be
held in the state this fall.
Bear in mind though that every ad
ditiona! exhibit contributes to the sue
cess of the fair. Will you not have 81
exhibit in every department? Look
about the farm, take stock, so tx
speak, and you will be surprised a
how many very creditable exhibits yor
can make. Farmers generally are tax
ing more interest in the fair than in the
past. Can you afford to be left out?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Governor Unwilling.

If Governor Blease ever intends to
do anything for the protection OF the
people against lswlessness or to show
vested capital that their interests In
this state are safe, or to show to the
working people that their wrongs will
be righted, now is his chance. The
sheriff of Aiken sends in c: @. D.
cali, and it is time when such disorder,
such wild Indian behavior as that which
occurred in North Augusta on Sunday
happens in the borders of the state OF
South Carolina. We know that Cover
nor Blease has more influence with the
people who are causing that trouble,
than any one else in the state, and we
would be 30 glad to make one entry 10
the credit of the governor. Florence
Times.
The Augusta-Aiken railway compa-
ny pays its quota Of taxes in South
Carolina andis entitled to protection,
but the governor fails to do his duty
by not giving the needed protection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Missionary Rally at Ebenezer
Church, Trenton.

The missionary rally at the Bap-
tist church was very pleasant and
inspiring meeting, all the denomi-
nations joining in heartily as is the
characteristic OF the community and
made the day one long to be re-
membered amongst the church go
ing people. Rev. John Lake spoke
at the morning service. He made
a very forceful presentation of his
work in China. Mrs. Lake and Mrs.
Snuggs spoke at the afternoon ses-
sion, and in their gentle manner
gave some interesting facts about
their part of the work in the for
eign field. A collection of about
$125.oo was raised for the two
schools of which Mrs. Lake and
Mrs. Snuggs are the principals.
The meeting as whole was filled
with the missionary spirit. The
Snuggs children added much inter-
est to the meeting by their songs
and recitations.
Mr.. w. W. Miller, our eff
cient agent at the Southern depot
is now being assisted by his brother.
The cleverest device for work
ing the railroad is double scraper
that is pushed along by a locomo-
tive. This machine has been work
ing around Trenton for the past
few days.
Farmers have had ideal weather
now for some time to get their cot
ton picked and if the work continues
two weeks longer the greater part
of the crop will be gathered.
Mrs. Ruby Swearingen Johnston
of Vidalia, Ca, is visiting her pa
rents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Citation.
State of South Carolina,

StaCe OF SOutn C3rOlluas
County of Edgefeld.
By w. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge.
Whereas, S. Cheatham made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
m;nistration of the Estate of and
effects of Major Watson.
These Are Therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and Creditors of the said Ma
jor Watson deceased, and they be
and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at my office
at Edgefeld G. H., S. c., on No
vember lst, 1912, next, after publ,
cation thereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this l6th
day of October A. D., 1919.
W. T. Kinnaird, P J E G S O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Should Reject fraudulent Advertise

Just as an honest merchant will re-
fuse to offer for sale articles for food
that are known to be unsound and there
fore injurious; just as an honest law
yer will refuse to accept case IN
which sharp practice and manu-
factured-testimony must be employed
in order for his client to win, so should
q reputable newspaper refuse to place
before it's readers advertisements that
bear fraud, deception and positive in
jury on their very face.
A few days ago we were surprised
to see in leading Piedmont newspaper
an advertisement occupying prime po-
sition with prominent headline some
thing like this: Liquors Can Now be
Made at Home For Twenty-Five Cents
Quart" The advertisement was at
tractively worded and was calculated
to catch the unwary, such sentences as
these being used: "With concentra-
ted extract smooth and mellow whis-
key, liquor or cordial can be made,
saving the liquor dealers enormous
profit" I" "With this new method a
quart of delicious and healthful liquor
can be made for rs cents, equal if not
better than that sold for four times
that amount
The individual who offers this liquid
"gold brick" for sale should be indict-
ed by the postal authorities for using
the mail for fraudulent purposes, and
the publisher who will exploit the 30
called merits of such an article Of mer-
chandise deserves to be severely repri-
manded by the thoughtful readers Of
his paper.
Publishers Of newspapers should
draw the line by refusing to accept ad-
vertisements Of this character, wheth-
er the article be represented as bev-
erage, drug or foodstuff. The Adverti-
ser will never knowingly be used by
conscienceless men who would thus
play upon the,credulity of people. In
stead of tempting thoughtless persons
to purchase fraudulent articles Of this
class, newspaper should warn the
unsuspecting against them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

A man had been absent from
home for some time, and during his
absence had raised a luxuriant
beard and mustache. Shortly after
his return he paid a visit to his sis.
ter, who had a little daughter of
whom he was especially fond.
The little girl made no effort tc
embrace him or offer him a kiss,
but hung back reluctantly.
"Why, Eleanor" said the moth
er, why don't you give Uncle Ed a
kiss?"
"Well, Mother, returned the
child, with the most perfect sim,
plicity, I don't see any place. y
Harper's Bazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
No Woman Wants His Nano.

"Mike OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
sent in his name and announced de-
sire to make application for citizen
ship papers" We do not blame him
for sending it in, but it was unfair to
discharge the Office boy for profanity.
News and Courier.
mike" has no kith or kin in Edge,
field, at least we haven't heard the
court crier call the name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

According to recent estimate pre-
pared at the request of the governor by
the department of commerce and agri-
culture the population of South Carroll
ma has increased 35, ,03O since the 1910
census was taken. Wonder if Edge
field has contributed her quota of this
increase? The figures of the last cen
sus were not very creditable to her.
The estimated population of South Car
olins at present is 1851, 430.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Notice Of Auction Sale of
Land.

1 will have sold ct public out-cry,
at Edgefeld, South Carolina, on
the first Monday in November A..
D., 1919, during the legal hours of
sale, all of that tract of land known
as Mrs. S. E. Hardisty's place,
containing 10 acres.
This place is on the public road
about one mile below Roper's Cross
Roads and contains an abundant
supply of wood and is we'll watered,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Governor Bdease acted wisely and
well when he refused to pardon John
J. Jones, the young lawyer who killed
Abe Pearlstine at Branchville year
ago. This was very atrocious MUIR
der and no reasonable ground can be
found upon which to base executive
clemency. The governor has stated
that he may reduce the ten-year SEN
tence later.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Tails Empty in Kansas.

More than half the county jails in
Kansa. are without inmates. We
might hope for such condition in South
Carolina when we get a good compul-
sorry education law, adequate public
health laws and other measures condu.
cive To general social bettesmensGs
Greenville News.
Empty jsils are the fruits Of prohi-
bition in Kansas. This "dry" state
has made good in spite of the ridicule
from press and liquor people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Give Them the Protection of the Law

Give Them the Protection of the Law,
Ths strike breakers seem to be Civ
ing much trouble over in Augusta. Bot
ter send them home.-Orangebarg
Times and Democrat.
Why? When one set of men refuse to
work for company why hasn't that
company q right to send elsewhere for
men who will work. Suppose far.
mer's cotton pickers walk out of his
field. positively refuse to work for him
Hasn't this farmer the right to EN-.
ploy others to work for him? Certainly
i he has. Then, why hasn't company
athe same right?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Small Consumers of Cotton.

The price of cotton is going to remain
low Just as long as the women insist on
wearing one-legged pantaloons for
skirts and thus diminishing the demand
for cotton goods.-Newberry Observer.
One petticoat manufacturer has been
forced into bankruptcy because of the
skinny dimensions of this article OF
feminine apparel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

If the Democrats were only one
tenth part as loyal to their party as the
Greeks are to their mother country,
the Golfers of the national treasury
would be constantly overhowing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Since the foot ball season has opened
the airship casualties will not be so
conspicuous. This very brutal game
does its part in swelling the NOR
tality list.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Real Cause Not Known.

The real cause of the Augusta troll
lev strike doesn't seem to to have been
made public yet.-Greenwood Journal.
Apparently the issue is as to which
shall rule, the officers of the company
or its employees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

The Socialist who shot Col. Roosevelt,
seriously wounding him as he left his
hotel in Milwaukee Monday night, de-
serves seat in an electric chair. We
have no place in America for such
vicious wretches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Another Shipment.

Just received shipment of cut
glass recently purchased in New
York. All new patterns and de-
signs, at remarkably low prices.
Penn & Holstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
LukaWarm Democrats.

You can do more good in this state by
contributing to the Wilson fund thar
by voting for him. But there is no rea.
son for neglecting to do either. Green,
vile News.
Some who call themselves good Dem
ocrats will do neither. If all Democrats
were like them, Governor Wilson would
be defeated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Only 30 DAYS left in which contribu-
tions can be made to the Woodrow.
Wilson fund. Do not wait till the last
day to send in your dollar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Not o single dollar Of corporation
money has been used in conducting the
national Democratic campaign. That
is why tits so necessary that you con-
tribuate as an individual.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Governor Blease has extended execu-
tive clemency to 1893 cases since he has
been~in Office, 226 of this number re-
ceiving pardons and 1877 paroles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

having two running streams to pass
through it. This land is well adapt
ed to corn and cotton and would
also make fine dairy farm.
Terms of sale cash. Papers extra.
Mrs. S. E. Hardisty,
Statesboro, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Registered Jerseys.

I offer for sale two mature COWS
and half dozen or more helfers two
wears and under. Also one male calf.
J. D. Kemp,
1O.a-2t. Kirksey, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Current Comment
Merely Samples.

Drygoods merchants give away sam
ples-but butchers charge quarter fol-
q small sample of steak.-Greenville
News.
Not 80 with Edgeheld's butchers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

''Do you love me, Charles?" in
quired the beautiful girl.
"Of course I do"
do you think only of me, by
day and night?"
"Well, rll be frank with you.
Now and then I think of baseball. "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Reuo's Successor.

There is no use in going to Reno.
An Atlanta court granted eighty di-
vorces in one week. .-Spartanburg Jour
nal.
Atlanta always leads.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
LARGEST CIRCULATION in
EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 10, 1912.
The man who lives in vain, lives
worse than in vain. He who lives to
no purpose lives to a bad purpose
KEVINS.

"When Greeks Joined Greeks, then
was the tug of war;" and the Turks
fed before them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
A Sure Winner.

When New York gamblers are bet
ting to l on Wilson, it is hard to see
how he can possibly lose. .-SpartanbI-g
Journal.
Don't bet, but vote on November s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Eyes" said the conscientious
dealer, this hammock will hold
two, but it will be tight squeeze.
'Oh that will be all right!' said
the maiden, blushing: lust send it
around to the nouse please. !"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

women are certainly progress
sing"
That's what. I am looking to
see Vassar ch& -lenge Yale at foot
ball any day now. louisville
Courier-Journal. ...........
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

''Dces your husband object 90
your taking part in politics?" asked
Mrs. CIossgrain.
Certainly not" replied Mrs.
Barring Banners.
"Then, where's the fun in doing
so?"-Was ashington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
Smile PrOvokers

Employee would like more
money. I am going to get married.
Employer-Sorry, but I'll have
to reduce it. I am going to get mar
ried yself.-Sydney Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16
November Weddings.

a large assortment of sterling
silver just received for November
weddings.
Penn q Holstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Entered as second class matter at
the pnstoffce at Edgefeld, S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at S1.5O per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer S
uaane-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu-
tons and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

lO-a-2t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-16

HUPP $40" Standard Runabout $3.50, 9. o. B.
Detroit 4-cylinders, 20 H. P, equipped with
Bosh magnetic, top windshield, gas lamps and
windshield, oil lamps, tools and horn,l 10 inch
wheelbase
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-11-15
Newspa paners and Literature.

All this over emphasis OF the un-
meaning surface is due to confusion
OF newspaper and literary standards.
ends, aims. The word literary has come
to suggest an absence of red-blood;
spinners and knitters In the sun; the
35 cent magazine crowd: this is nom
sensical. of course. In its elemental
meaning literature is at least as stern
a jab as Journalism. albeit the inten-
tion and function Of the latter is mere
ly to present things that happen, Of
the former to volatilize such material
into lowering and potent meanings. to
strike the rock and raise spirit that
is life.