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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Augusta Not Flooded.

Edgefeld rejoices with Augusta over
her escape from another inundation
through the overhowing of the Savan-
nah. 1t appeared Friday night and
Saturday that the city would again be
enveloped several feet in muddy water,
but the rainfall over the entire region
drained by the Savannah river was evil
dently net as heavy as the downpour in
this section indicated. An overflow
sufficient to flood Augusta, as has been
done on several former occasions, on
the threshold of spring would have
been a great calamity. In addition to
breeding sickness, such an overflow
would have meant the decentralization
and stagnation of business for several
months or longer.
1t is gratifying to know that the
constant dread and impending danger
of another flood at any time is soon tt
be removed by the erection of levee:
by the government for the protection
of the city. In few short months the
work will be we'll under way and hi!
substantial piece of engineering viii
render the progressive city immune
from this plague orimpending disaster
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

was entitled to this position of honor
and great distinction, but owing to his
physical infrmity the members of the
steering committee, all of whom were
Senator Tillman's personal friends,
decided that it would not be wise or
prudent to give him this important as
signment. After due elaboration,
Senator Tillman gave up the fight for
his rights and issued the following
statement:
'tUnder the rules of the Senate,
which have always obtained here, 1
was entitled to the Craftsmanship Of
the committee on appropriations. I
asked for that, but my colleagues, in
their wisdom-and l recognize that
every man on the steering committee
that elected the membership of this
committee is my friend-t thought that
| had better retire into the still water
for a while and leave the battleships
to go out into the open. / bow and
cheerfully submit to that decision.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Edgefeld People Well Satisfied.

Some Of the counties are circulating
petitions looking to the holding of an
election on the dispersary question in
August. AS for the people of Edge
field, they are satisfied with the pres
ent status. Conditions, from the stand
point Of law and order, are better now
in this county than at any other time
within the memory of the oldest in
hebitants. If a law is enacted, as sug-
gested by the grand jury, making it
possible to put the blind tigers on the
chaingang, both white and colored, con-
ditions will soon improve still more.
The presence of Sheriff Swearingen's
special deputy will also help matters
very materially.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
An Out.and-Out Suffragette

Suffraget'es are mighty noisy
creatures. They make themselves
heard, if not felt, both in and out
of season. Some time ago goose
found her way into The Advertisers
poultry yard, and we SOON discover
ed from her continuous qua-qua' !,
"qua-qua" that she was a sutfra-
gette after the most pronounced
type And what we objected 10
most was that she, like the other
live wire" suffraget,es, would not
rest, nor would she let anyone else
on the premises have peaceful mo-
ment. After a nights slumber,
punctuated here and there with a
lonely "qua-qua," she would take
her stand at the crack of day under
our chamber window and with one
OF her "qua-qua' lectures set forth
her grievances. After exercising
much patience and after careful
study and diagnosis of her case, we
decided that what she needed to com.
plete her happiness, and to right hel
wrongs, was not the ballot but the
constant companionship of a con
genial gander-just what Gen.
Rosy Jones' lieutenants would like
to have If the secret desires of theil
restless hearts were revealed. Well
to make a long story. short, being
unable to supply the crying" need
of this spinster suffragette, we ad
vised that her troubles be ended al
the block and later in the pot. But
do not misunderstood us, The Ad
vertiser does not advise the guillo
tine for the troubles of all suffra
gettes, for some day some gaLders'
may be goose enough to take tb
hikers in out of the weather.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Law Should be Changed.

In the report made at the March
term of court the grand jury passed a
resolution urging our delegation to the
general assembly to have the existing
laws which provide Punishment for the
illegal sale of liquor and for obtaining
goods under false pretense so amended
that all persons convicted under these
charges shall be imprisoned at hard la
bcr instead of being fined. This reso-
luton strikes at the very root of two
existing evils. Men who sell whiskey
in defiance of law generally belong to
depraved class who are not humiliated
by being convicted in the courts; nor
do they feel the weight of the law
when only a fine is imposed. The
amount of the fine can soon be made
by the enormous profits Oh mean Ii
quor. They do, however, object to
wearing stripes and working on the
public roads. The passage and en-
forcement of such law would reduce
the illegal sale of liquor to minimum.
The promise to secure the passage
of law as above suggested was one
of the popular planks in the campaign
platform of Col. j. P. DeLaughter
last summer and, true to his promise,
when he went to Columbia in January
he framed such a measure but as the
opposition was so great he decided it
was the part of wisdom to let the mat
ter go over to the next session. Col.
DeLaughter will press his measure
when the next session convenes.
The recommendation of the grand
jury concerning the obtaining of goods
under false pretenses is likewise a
good one. A very large per cent. of
borrowers or those who obtain ed |
vances from merchants have practi-
cally no security except personal prop
erty. And it is unfortunate for this
class Of borrowers that within recent
years so many false representations
have been made in obtaining money or
advances that such security, is noW re-
gdrueu ~arrcrn~rJ| J|-rIsKy ana uHue-
sirable. Were the law more severe in
dealing with those who practice fraud,
the honest borrower would be bene-
fitted by having his security received
as q safe and sound basis for credit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Gave Up the Fight.

That Senator Tillman was not chosen
by the steering committee of the SEN
ate for the craftsmanship of the COM
mittee on appropriations was a disep-
pointment to him and tremendous
loss to South Carolina. For this state
to have held the Craftsmanship through
Senator Tillman would have been pow
erful leverage in the matter of se-
curing money-honestly and legiti-
mately, we mean-from the public
treasury for public buildings, drain.
age, navy yard, improving navigable
streams, and for sundry other pur.
poses.
According to custom and under the
rules of the senate, Senator Tillman
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
ga Little Brief Authority"

1t appears thata certain young ruler,
not satisfied with steering the old Ship
of State ad hbitum, wants to domi-
nate municipalities also. Shakespeare
must have drawn the veil of the future
and, while peering down through the
vistas of time, caught glimpse OF
a certain chief executive when he
was inspired to pen these lines:
"But man, proud man,
Drest in little brief authority,
Most ignorant of what he's most as
sured,
His CLASSY essence, like an angry
ape,
Plays such fantastic tricks before
high heaven
AS to make the angels weep"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Abolish the Nuisance.

If the early announcements for gov,
ernor and acknowledgement are to
be taken as an earnest of what will
follow, the state campaign party next
summer will be so large thata special
train will have to be chartered for the
tour-that is, if the tour is to be
made. The Advertiser favors discon-
tinuing the county-to-county campaign.
1t was abolished in Georgia long age
and Georgia politics is certainly on
no lower plane now than South Caro-
lima politics.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Atlanta's Anti-Suffragettes.

The unexpected has happened. The
members of the Atlanta Federation OF
Women's Clubs have put themselves
on record as opposed to the suffragette
movement. The impression prevailed,
knowing Atlantians' perchant for no
toriety, that the fair Georgians would
soon break loose and go the New
York Washington hikers one better.
The Advertiser extends the women
of the Gate City the right hand of
fellowship across the surging waters
of the Savannah.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Now is the time to begin the ear
garden. We can supply you
18th seeds of all kinds from the
sed farms of Buist and Ferry, both
re thoroughly dependable.
Timmons & Morgan.
We sell Mckinley sheet music,
ocal and instrumental, the most
,pular music published, lOc a
,py. Ask for complete catalog.
w. E. Lynch & Co.
We always carry a large assort-
ent of fresh cakes and crackers
ON the National Biscuit Com.
my.
Timmons & Morgan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Nationwide Influence.

A man with the high sense of politi-
cal honor of Woodrow Wilson and his
strong personality is bound to have
nationwide influence for good. There
will be toning up of the political sys-
tenn that will be felt from sea to sea
and from the lakes to the gulf. New
berry Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Itmay be construed as doubtful
compliment to say the railroads OF
South Carolina are On the upgrade
Ves it Is fact that the road beds are
constantly being improved. During
che year 1919, according to the report
of tie. railroad commission. only one
ssssepeer was killed on the railroads
of Se1th. Carolina. Of course there
were operatives and others killed, but
ehey ere subjected TO greater danger
Ebss passengers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Interest, in the corn contest is grow
ing daily. Farmers realize now more
than they did several years ago the
Importance of growing sufficient corn
on the farm to supply the home de-
nand. They have learned that or
good land and with the adoption OF
modern methods corn can be grown al
Some afnost as cheaply as western
com can be hauled is miles over hat
roads from the depot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Clothing.

We are showing the choicest line
of young mems suits never before
equaled at this price. If you intend
buying a suit our advice is to buy
early and secure the advance styles
in all their beauty. The materials
are swell and the shades are beauti.
full. Prices from 30 up to $40.
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Decided Income Changes.

The Houston Post thinks Mr.. Taft's
drop from Sc, $50 a month to SIG is
enough to jar his back teeth. And
Woodrow jump from SS33 to Sc, $50
is enough to turn his ponderous Pres
byterian solemnity into shouting Meth
odist exultation. -Orangeburg Times
and Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Guaranteed Hosiery.

Why not wear guaranteed hosiery
when you get four pairs of Buster
Brown Isle hose or half hose for
one dollar guaranteed by Rives
Bros. for months or a single pair
for SC, with no guarantee. The
best goods sold for the money start
ing at l5c. The silk half hose
start at 35c up, and silk hose at
SOC upward.-Adv.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

With steak selling for 80 cents and
Nam for 40 cents the pound in Atlanta,
the man with a moderate income will
he forced to become a vegetarian or
Nve at the expense of the grocer, as
some people do in this section.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Notwithstanding all of the rain, the
white House is as "dry" as a bone.
The stand which President and Mrs.
Wilson have taken with reference to
intoxication liquors is worthy of espe,
cjal notice. If the sWhite House,
tile. first home in the land, with all Of
its state functions. is conducted with
out wines and liquors. surely every
home throughout the 4s states car
likewise afford to discard the socia
glass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Vice President Marshall is said to be
SO conscientious that he is actually
worried because he draws salary OF
$4,000 and has practically nothing to
do. Mr.. Marshall will have earned all
Of his salary and more besides II ne
Keeps those warning Democratic sena-
tors straight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Races and Gambling.

We do not know who to blame for ii
but we are very much disappointed
tnat our friend Sheriff Martin of that
county has not stopped the races in
that city. The races are going on
there as if there were no law on the
books and no need of respecting it if
there were. There are good people in
Charleston enough to place the blame
for that on some one. Florence Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

tits pity that Senator Tillman and
Senator Smith disagree in endorsing
applicants for Office. They should dis
cuss their difference behind the scene.
and after uniting upon common
Neround present harmonious front 10
die public.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Mr.. Taft has proven himself to be a
very versatile mal,. One day he ad-
dressed the Augusta lawyers and the
next day he addressed religious
Sody from the rostrum of one OF the
churches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

a certain New England minister has
found partial solution for the high
cost-of- living question by making pies
of. English sparrows. The Advertiser
IS denied even that der7ier reSSort, as
the screech-owls have driven all of our
sparrows away. And it matters not
how hard the times we must draw the
Ene upon putting screech-owls on The
Advertisers menu.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
The Governors dedicated" Chauffeur.

Howard Nicely, the negro chauffeur
who runs the governors automobile, is
much in the limelight, and is getting
notoriety enough to turn his head. He
is Newberry negro, the son of Berry
the Blacksmith, and ig educated. -
Newberry Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Iniures the Boy.

Every parent who says in front of
his boy that he will allow no school
teacher to punish his child is doing all
he can to put the boy in the way of
needing a licking. g.-Newberry OBJ
server.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Mr.. Taft has proven himself to be a
sevelheaded man, both in and out of
the presidents chair. An aviator over
M Augusta the other day offered to
take the big ex-president up in his
aeropiane, but he snilingly declined.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Senator, don't be too severe on the
sfwild asses Of the desert. Having
been hungry so long, they really can't
be blamed for stampeding when the
door of the Democratic crib was
opened.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
LARGEST CIRCULATION IN
EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1913.
Take away the sword; states can
be saved without it; bring the pen!--
BULwER.

s Political matters have slipped cog
in South Carolina. More than a week
Eas passed without another candidate
for governor coming from under cover,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

President Wilson is determined that
ne charge of nepotism shall be brought
against his administration. He is max
ing his kith and kin to the remotest
generation keep awav from the 'pie'
counter. He is not going to "stand
BY any of his friends either unless
they are deserving in every particular.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

The kindly old man stopped tt
watch wee tot who was diligently
searching the sidewalk for some
thing and at the same time sobb!ng
loudly.
What have you lost, little girl?"
ne finally ventured.
Boo hoo" came the reply be.
tween sniffles, I've lost my nickel.
Touched by the child's grief, the
3ld man extracted 5-cent piece
rom his picket, pressed into the
title tots palm and said:
There, there, little girl, here's
oul nickel. Now stop crying"
To his surprise, the child flashed
IN him look of bitter contempt.
why you wicked old man."
he said, stamping her tiny foot,
pu had my nickel all the time!-St.
louis Post-Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

1t is doubtful if "Uncle Joe''
annon ever owned silk hat. No
bdy around Washington remem
ers ,ing him wear one. Next
his cigar, nothing is quite SO
.miliar to his friends as the type
! black soft hat which he has
ade famous. 1t recalls an anus
e incident that occurred in the
d Arlington hotel a few years
go.
Mr.. Cannon strolled into the
lace one evening with his secreta-
J, L. White Busbey. Now it
appened that Busbey was always a
ood deal heavier on dress than his
nief. This particular night he
as Immaculate.
A man in the lobby was showing
visitor the sights.
There's Uncle Joe Cannon,
e said, nudging the stranger.
You don't tell me,'' exclaimed
le visitor, looking at Busbey.
Who is that old slouch with himm
Kansas City Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Wasp Waists Again.

The wasp waist is again TO be in
vogue which is singing dlsappoint-
ment to all stout ladies.-News and
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
What Others Say
Yes, Better "Cut it OUT

/. This matter of getting liquor is real
ly getting to be so complicated ard so
uncertain that We would advise the
boys to cut it out. Florence Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19
Smile Proyokers

Did you and your wife do much
rowing at the seashore?"
That's the way it's spelled, but
it issHyonounced differently"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Entered as second class matter a
the postoffice at Edgefield, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at Sl.5O per year
IN advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

No communications will be published
u,less accompanied by the writer's
uaTae.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-19

Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu-
6ons and Political Notices pubilsneo at
advertising rates
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-15
William Combs Meets Death.
b Y q Fall From Train
Well Known Young Carsonite
Comes to End by Broken Neck
No Witnesses to the
Fatal Accident

asst evening at a point near Gold Hill V. 4 r. Ry.
Will Coombs the best known young this and
for employe of the railroad instantly killed a
fall from the train the ground resulted broken neck
death within few minutes The receipt of the
in this city shock many had talked with the
but few, hours before he his usual good health and
his sudden death unexpected.
Coombs, with the regular left this city the local
train lie acting head brakeman and about his bust
usual When the reached Gold Hill the engineer
failed the signal and the rearend brakeman
the 1t found that Coombs missing. The
uncOupled made back down the line in hopes of
picking the alive. AT the knickerbocker
switch body found The head bent under the body
and while there of life, death occurred before the
returned Virginia City where doctor waiting
found IL of broken neck death being almost
Simultaneous.
just how this accident happened will be known. 1t
presumed that the train made the switch and turn Coombs
lost his footing and fell from the top of the box lighting
his head shoulders he considered active and
footed the train for the fall
The body taken to Virginia City where inquest
held The will be brought this and
the funeral will take place in this city
The deceased leaves wife mother. sisters. Mrs Cora
Ritchford Mrs nd Wellington
Homer who is living in Oklahoma and George Vermont
AS the " r. people have joined the Nevada Industrial In
scheme the widow will the $4,000
the of $50 month for the next 100 months.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-15
BUILD BOAT
FOR PATENT

The Hydro-Aero Propeller Co..
hich has been carrying on a lei
Of experiments in this city on Il
new power arrangement for boat
propulsion. has just received a 27-
foot boat from the East. and the
new propeller will soon be given
a try-Out. 1t is expected to have
everything ready this fall when
the boat will be launched at
Washoe Lake and the trials take
place.
Mr.. c. o. Demaurez is the in
ventor and expects that his pro-
peller will practically change the
present method of boat prOpul-
sion, giving almost unlimited
speed and greatly reducing the
amount of fuel The inventor
is kept busy on the boat construc-
ton and the machinery and will
be kept hustling until all is ready
for the try-out.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-15
HOLD MEETING
To ENTERTAIN

\ number of the autOists met
yesterday afternoon to consider
plans of welcome and entertain
ment for the Manufacturers. As
sOciation Of Indiana whose autos
will pass through this city next
week on their tour to the coast.
Messrs. Maclean. Shaughnessey
and Adamson We're appointed a
committee to form the plans and
call meeting whenever they
deem it necessary.
Some kind Of a plan will result
which should make a showing and
the travelling autoists will be met
by the local auto people and a
good time will follow.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-15
MUSICAL TREAT
At THE GRAND

Carl Loveland sustained the
standard OF entertainment set
last week by Miss Mary McElree
at the Grand. The newcomer
won his audience at once by the
modesty of his bearing and the
mastery and ease with which he
rendered his instrumental and vo-
cal selections. The utter alb
sence of stage mamerism on his
part, is more than compensated
for in the quiet ease and grip he
exercises over himself as we'll as
his audience. This evening he
will render the following pro
gram:
Instrumental, Cello colo-''Thc
Rosary: vocal-'Mother Ma
chree, . and "You'r re a Great Big
Blue Eyed Baby The follow
ing pictures will also be shown:
A CHANCE DECEPTION
There are many frst-class things
in this picture it has significant
situation. It is an offering to
please and everyone will surely
like it.
TIE TEACHER AT ROCK
VILl4E.-A powerful Western
story. A picture of a profigate
and Of his remorse. The story is
clearly told and well done; and
will surely be acceptable.
UNDER THE MAKEUP
This is an interesting picture and
Its great scene is a near-tragedy
seemingly enacted ON the stage