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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Parcel Post and Local Merchant.

There has all along been bloodless
war waged between the local merchant
and the large catalogue houses of the
far-away cities, and since the parcel
post law became effective the situation
has become more acute. However, the
odds are still in favor of the local mer-
chants if they will only seize and i'm
prove their opportunities.
On heavy packages the rate by par
eel post for the 1,OOO-mile zone is
more than double that of the 50-mile
zone, which means that it will cost
more than twice as much to order mer-
chandise by parcelpost from the cata-
logue house than it will from the home
merchant. While some interests will suf-
fer under the operation of the new law,
particularly the express companies, the
adoption of this system or means OF
transporting merchandise and other
co commodities is but a step in the march
of progress and those who suffer will
have to make the most of a bad situa-
ton. The local merchant will suffer to
the extent that he allows his interests
to suffer. BY advertising and keeping
his business constantly before the peo-
pie, the local merchant can use the
parcel post to increase the volume OF
business. On the contrary, by putting
forth no efforts to combat the aggres-
sive policy of the catalogue houses his
interests will probably suffer. Under
the ew law it behooves the local mer
chant to be more alert and active, los
ing never an opportunity to exploit The
merit of his merchandise, also set
ting forth the advantages of buy
ing from those we know and keep
ing the money at home.
Mr.. Local Merchant, study and plan
to the end that the parcel post law be
made means of increasing yoIr busi-
ness. That is what MIR. Catalogue
House will do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
ORANGE Cake.

Two cups sugar, one-half cup cold
water, two and one-half cups flour,
one-half teaspoon soda, pinch salt, one
teaspoon cream tartar, five eggs, keep
Ing out two whites, one orange, grated
rind and juice; beat egg whites to a
stiff froth and fold In after other In
gradients all well beaten. Bake In
two layers and put together with boil
ed frosting. made with two cups
sugar, the Juice Of one orange and
whites of two eggs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
A Useful Congressman.

Congressman Lever, as Chairman of
House Committee on Agriculture,
would be of great benefit to the far
mers of the country. Like Senator
Tillman and Smith, Mr.. Lever is a
practical farmer, and knows the needs
Of the farme- -Orangeburg Times and
Democrat.
Mr., Lever has always been alert and
active, devoting especial attention to
building up the agricultural interests OF
South Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
FrightfuI Polar Winds

blow with terrific force at the far
north and play havoc with the skin,
tausing red, rough or sore chapped
lands and lips, that need Bucklen's
Arnica Salve to heal them. 1t makes
he kin soft and smooth. Unrival-
ID fr cold-sores, also burns, boils,
pre-, ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles.
$nly 25 cents at Penn & Holstein $,
y E Lynch g. Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Profits Come High.

Wonder if there is az much graft in
the county dispensaries with their
tremendous business as there was IN
the state dispensary?-Anderson Daily
Mail.
There may be no graft but we will
venture the statement that the dispen-
sary counties would be better off with
out their petl institutions. They are
paying dear for their so-called profits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Don't Talk "Hard Times"

Some men talk hard times 30 persls-
tently that they fail to get any OF the
good time when that happy condition
arrives, Union Times.
Some men devote 80 much time to
providing for the "rainy day" that
they make every day dark, dreary,
"rainy day."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Tomato Pie.

One pint Of chopped green tomatoes.
five apples chopped. two cups of sugar.
one cup of molasses. one-half cup Of
vinegar, three tablespoons of flour,
spice Of. all kinds. Put whole raisins
and bits of butter on top before put
ting on the upper crust. Makes one
large or two small pies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Marriage Cost More in Georgia.

South Carolinians have one advan-
tage over the Georgians; that is the
unmarried ones. A marriage license
costs 1925 in Georgia and only one
dollar in South Carolina. But on the
other hand, while it is easier to get
hitched in South Carolina it is easier
to get unhitched in eorgia.-Newber-
ry Observer.
It is a union till death do us part
on the north bank of, the Savannah.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

The biennial session of North Caro-
lima legislature has just opened. Be-
fore the approaching stormy session of
the South Carolina legislature is over
ehere will be more converts to the BIZ
eunial sessions in this state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Large Berkshires---Buy a Few Pigs or
Hogs ofBest Kind and Improve your Stock

Pigs each $50 pair Stock all ages both always for SALE
We raising highest type of Beshe for Southern farms For
Woodawn Queen 10th prize Chicago in the
Livestock Show senior yeang She
prize c. State fair and Augusta last fall. One of
Columbia last fall We 10 prizes land $50
silver cup Berkshire Herd Augusta fall This merely
you kind hogs raising stock All
stock registered stock and compete with
can't stuff but have for sae We
have sold month $685. another $685. another for s45
another Will exchange for colts beef cattle
have surplus Our registered Shorhorn Sre Headlight
weight pounds) for service.
MIDDLETON FARMS, CLARK'S HILL, S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Banana Sherbet.

Boil three pints of water and three
cups of sugar for ten minutes, then
strain and chill. Strain the Juice from
three lemons and two large oranges,
add the pulp of three bananas pressed
through sieve, stir in the chilled
s,rup, pack in salt and ice, freeze and
let stand one or more hours to riDen
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

1t is now popular thing to "abuse
ont" the warm weather. Better be
careful. The thermometer is now 80
degrees below zero in the northwest
and it is colder in California than it
has been in 40 years. Just wait few
days and it will be cold enough for
WON here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Current Comment
More Cats Wanted.

A Boston cat prevented a convict
from getting away. We need about
500 Boston cats in South Carolina.
Anderson Daily Mail.
We offer all amendment by substltu-
ting 1000 for 500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

: Abolish the state farms but never
ebolish Capt. D. J. Griffith as superin-
tendent of the penitentiary. As usual
he has made an excellent financial show
ing for the year 1912.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

BE careful about the kind of pets you
provide for the children. Bacteriolo-
gists say diptheria germs have been
traced to pet cats and dogs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Those editors out. in Iowa who are
serving Jail sentence of ten days for
Contempt of court are having
mid-winter picnic. 1t is doubtful if
they would accept pardon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Having thinned cut notaries to a
stand, political stand, in the capital
city, the governor will probably turn
his attention to the counties, taking
them up alphabetically. Unfortunately,
Edgefield is near the top of the list.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Just because 1913 came in with an
rthquake and a severe storm do not
get the idea that the entire year will
be. one of i'll luck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Another strong point in President
elect Wilson's make up is found in his
ability to govern his tongue. In that
respect he and Mr.. Bryan are antipodal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Et's fine thing His Excellency can't
revoke marriage licenses. Gee, ii
hecould wouldn't chaos reign?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Seuth Carolina is under commission
government, with only Blease men
holding commissions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

attorney General Thomas H. Peoples
made wise choice in appointing Mr..
M. P. DeBruhl as assistant attorney
general.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Spoke From Experience.

"Say, pop, what is meant by letting
vel, enough alone?" "a good example
OF 1t Is when an unmarried man just
continues to remain single. ."-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

There was large crowd in Edge
field Monday and everybody seemed to
be in excellent spirits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Save the pieces of the broken reso
lutions and try to patch them up.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
Smile Provokers

She Tin the theater( Does my
feather spoil your view!
He (sitting behind her)-Oh, no,
madam; I've cut it off!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Entered as second class matter at
che postoffice at Edgefield, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Florence, who was ardent admir-
er of her own vocal qualities, had
been selected to sing a solo at the
church entertainment.
The following morning at the
breakfast table she remarked to her
younger brother:
We'll, never thought my voice
would fill that large hall"
Neither did l." answered her
brother unfeelingly. I thought it
would empty it. January Lippin-
colts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at Sl.50 per year
an advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Young Man-You don't remem-
ber me / see. am the young man
who eloped with your daughter a
few years ago.
Old Maxwell, what can l do
for you?
Young Mani came back to Of
fer you my congratulations, SIR
Boston Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Z Cards Of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu-
eions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

II tell you, Binks, said the mil
lionaire, with great gusto, talk
about your frn! There's none to
equal that of earning a million dol
lars"
by ginger, said little Binks,
what a lot of fun there is ahead for
me!"--Ha rper's w eekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

She--G Gorge, you certainly look
like waiter in that full-dress suit.
George feel like one too, after
waiting about two hours for you to
get ready to go out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1913.

s<Cold waves" are unwelcome visi-
tors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-08

Quaint-So you've written new
song for soprano voice. What's it
called2
Quaver- Would that I were
young again.
Quaint Great Scott! You'll nev-
er get any woman to sing chat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
THE ADVENT OF
CHRISTMAS DAY.

Christmas bells will soon be in the
air again, and within the next forty
eight hours households will be busy
in arranging everything for the NOR
row. In most Of the churches yester-
day Christmas music was rendered
and sermons appropriate to the sea-
son delivered
While the great mass of the com
munity will, as usual, celebrate the
day in one way or another, the APP
proach of this greatest of all holl-
days has so far, been marked by
Quietness and conservatism. In the
olden times several days before the
advent of the 18th of December ca
rousals were INDUCED in by many
which were not brought to close
until the advent of the New Year.
But times change and the people
change with them. The propaganda
which has been in progress many
years toward bringing about a safe
and sane observance of the day upon
which the anniversary OF the birth OF
the Prince of Peace is celebrated Is
producing satisfactory results, anG
the noise and din of former times does
not characterize Christmas in the
Twentieth Century.
The obliteration of explosives anG
other sensclcss accompanimcnts OF
the season in most cities in the coun-
try has brought about conditions over
which the great mass of the world re-
joiccs, and persons of quiet natures
are not now rendered miserable on
Christmas by ear-splitting explosions
or jostled by drunken and diSorderly
men,
The present law of Virginia make:
il Il misdemeanor for any person to
sell or distribute ptoXicants ON
Christmas Day, which has tended tc
trdnimize disorder on the occasion.
1t is hoped that, while an oppor
tunity will be afforded all to cnJo!
themselves, nothing will occur to MAJ
the Joyous occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22

At Corporation Court Of the City
of Alexandria, continued and held al
the Courthouse of said city, On Mon
day, December 22nd, i9i3.
Present. Hon. Louis :. Barley,
Judge.
Charles Blanding,
VS.. N Chanccry.
Mary Blanding.
Upon the application Of ;hc COM
plainant stating specifcalI; he last
known place of residence OF the &C.
PENDANT, the Court on this END day
of December. 1913, doth GI:nt tie
following order of publication:
The object of this suit is to Obtain
an absolute divorce by the :,alo
Charles Banding from Mar Bland
ing on the ground of adultery and
for general relief.
An affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant, Mary Bland
ing, is not resident Of this State
and that she has not been found with
in the jurisdiction of this state, that
process has been returned not cXecut-
ed by the City Sergeant it is ordered
that she do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this or
der, and do What is necessary to pro-
tect her interest in this suit.
And it is further ordered that a COPY
of said order of publication he pub
)ished once week for four successive
weeks in the Alexandria Gazette .
newspaper published in the city OF A.
exandria, Va, that copy be posted at
the front door of the Court House CT
the said city on or before the next
succeeding rule day after this oraeI
is entered. and that copy OF SAID
order of publication shall be sent by
registered mail by the Clerk of this
Court addressed to the said Mary
Banding, the said non resident dc,
PENDANT at the City Jail, Brldgcton
New Jersey, her last known place
OF ABODE.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAT, Clerk
| Samuel G. Brent. ?, q,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
SPANKS 35-YEAR-OLD son.

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-John H.
Graham, aged ffty-siX, was arrsign-
ed at the Germantown Station yes
terday on the charge of spanking Ell
wood Graham, his son, aged thirty
five, so violently that the latter had
to go the Germantown Hospital for
treatment. According to the police,
Elwood was spanked for attending
the movies, tangoing and keeping
late hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
Notice of Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Alexandria National
Bank will be held in the office Of the
banking house at the corner of King
and Royal streets, in the City Of Al
exandria, Virginia, on the 18th day
of January 1914, at HIP o'clock, for
the election of Board Of Directors for
the ensuing year. All for the tran
saction of such orne. business as may
properly come before the meeting.
Ii got. 7. c, SMITH, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat COMPANY.

Every day in the year for Fort Mon
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made It Nor
folk with steamers of the Ola Domin-
ion Steamship Company for New York
and Merchants and Miners Steam
ships for Bosttp.
General Ticket Office, 72O l4th 5,
Bond Building, Washington, D. G.
Phone Main 1926.
Seventh street wni-r. Phone Main
LOU.
Alexandria wharf foot OF Prince
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
CANNOT GIVE oNE-THIRD.
Demands of Educational Institutions
Far Exceed Receipts.

| Richmond, Dec. 22.-Applicatons
for money approximately $1,90o,00o
lin excess of the ordinary annual
maintenance charges of the depart
|ments and institutions of the State
khave been made to the Senate Fl
nance Committee for engagements
and betterments. After a. week of
almost continuous hearings, the COM
mittee adjourned Saturday to meet
on January g.: Auditor Moore has
reported to the committee that If
present sources of revenue are re-
tanned, the State may safely appro-
pirate $500 in excess of the ac-
tual maintenance items. 1t will be
seen, therefore, that under the most
favorable financial conditions, the re-
quests of schools, hospitals and other
institutions will have to be cut to
one-third of the amount they have
asked, while if substantial changes
are made in the license or tax laws
of the State, still further pruning Of
the items will be necessary
Members of the committee have en-
pressed themselves as opposed, un-
der any conditions, to an appropris-
ton bill which will exceed the fairly
anticipated revenues, or which might !
bring on deficit, similar to that Gre
ated by the liberal appropriations of
The session of 1908.
Superintendent Mcconnell, of the
State Normal and Industrial School !
for Women at Radford, presented the
claims of that institution Saturday.
For the first fiscal year covered by
the appropriation bill, he asked; for
new dormitory, $4,000; for 4 power
house, $4,000; for equipment of the
administration building, $4,000; for
an artesian well water system,
$4,000; for laundry, $4,000; for furn-
ishing the dormitories, $4,000. For
the second year of the appropriation
period, the Radford school asks $780,
600 for another dormitory building.
and $4,000 for furnishing and equip
mcnt. making total of $4,000 for
5cttermcnts. For annual support DR..
Mcconnell wanted $4,000 a year.
Several members of the committee
made the point that they would cb
'ject to further hearings, either when
the committee meets again to draft
its bill, or during the session of the
General Assembly, on matters which
have already been presented, or
which might properly have come be-
,sore the committee during the past
week. The meeting is called for one
week before the General Assembly
conyenes. The sessions will probably
Sc executive, in order that without
outside interruption, the committee
may go right through the bill, Item
by item, and have it ready for pre-
sentation to the Senate on January
IA, in accordance with the terms OF
the Folkes resolution. Members Of
the committee and its employees were
paid yesterday at the per diem rate
dxed for their services while the Cen
eral Assembly is in session
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway
Company.

Steamers of this me leave AlcXan.
drla Monday Wednesdays ard Sat
urdays at 4:30 P. NJ.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL The
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexce!!ed.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited anG handled
with care. Through rates and bills
of fading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, $500,
return trip, $500; state rooms one
way, S1.50 mp. meals, so cents.
ReardOn & Grimes, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22

Judge E. S. Turner of Warrenton,
is visiting in Alexandria today,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
DAILY SCHEDULE.
Steamboats,
and
Railways
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE
SOUTH.
In Effect December Is, 1912.

In Effect December Is, 1912.
N. Following schedule figures
are published only as information and
are not guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex
andria.
Tat A. NJ, Daily-Local between
Washington & Danville delivers con-
nection daily except Sunday at Or
snge to C. & O., No. ALB for Gordons.
vile and Richmond.
SAT A. M.-Daily-Local for Har-
rsonburg and way stations. Buffet
parlor car.
got A. M.--Daily-U. S. Fast Mail
stops only for passengers to points
south to which scheduled to stop.
First class coaches; Sleeping cars to
Birmingham and New Orleans. Dim
ing car service. Stops at Calver-
ton to let off Warrenton branch pass
engers.
1l:17 A. M.-Daily-Mail train,
coaches for Manassas, Warrenton,
Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danyille
and Greensboro. Sleeping cars from
Greensboro to Atlanta.
4:22 P. M.-Week day-limited fol
Warrenton, Charlottesville and Har-
4.52 F. NJ, Daily = Birmingham
Special. Sleeping cars between New
York, Atlanta, Columbus, Admission,
Birmingham. Through first class
coaches between Washington, Allan
ia, and Birmingham, Dining car SER
vice. Tourist to California six
times weekly.
for Harrisonburg and way stations
on Manassas branch, also for War
renton. Pullman Buffet parlor cars.
SIP P. M.--Daily-Local for War
renton.
6:12 P. M.-The Southern's South
eastern Limited, for Asheville, Co.
lumbia, Charleston, Aiken, Augusta,
Savannah and Jacksonville. Through
Pullman Drawing room sleeping
cars, coaches, dining cars.
1927 P. M.-Daily-Washin
and Chattanooga Limited (via Lynch
burg.) First class coaches and sleep
ing cars to Roanoke, Knoxville,
Chattanooga. Sleeper to New Or
leans, Washington to Roanoke. Din
ing car service.
11:O2 P. M.-Daily-New York,
Atlanta and New Orleans Limited.
All Pullman train. Club and observa-
ton car to New Orleans. Sleeping
cars to Asheville, Atlanta, Macon and
New Orleans. Sleeping cars to Char
lotte. Dining car service.
APT A. M.-Daily-Memphis spe-
cial. Sleeping car and coaches for
Roanoke, Knoxville, Nashville, Chat
tanooga, and Memphis. Dining Car
service. Washington sleeping cars
open 10 p. m.
For detailed schedule, figures,
tickets, Pullman reservations, etc,
apply to
WILLIAM G. LEHEW.
Union ticket agent, Alexandria, Va:
E. H. COAPMAN, Vice-Pres., and
General Manager.
S. H. HARDWICK, Pass. Traff.
Manager.
Fl. r. CARY, Gen1. Pass. Agent.
L. S. BROWN, Gen'l. Agent.
Washington, D. C.
III *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22

ROBERT S. BARRETT, President.
and General Manager.
HOWARD W. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
TERMS:-Daily, l year. $500
Six Months, $3.50. Three Months,
ss.2s. One month, 43 cents. One weeI
70 cents.
Entered at the Postoffice Of Alex
hndrias Virginia as second-class mat
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22

The Alexandria Gazette Corporation.
Gazette Building King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-22
Washington Southern nv

Schedule in Effect Nov. 30, 10 III
For Washington and points D 5
daily at sos, 1923, S:31, 1884
1901, lis, 2:30, Through $
for New York, via P. R. R..
S:1S, 11:33 p. M, week days
P. NJ, Sundays only S:07 P. NJ.
For Fredericksburg, Richmo' al
points south at 4:37, 1853, (loc
1917 a. NJ, 1916, 3:22 5:l7
s:27, 9:57, 1907 p. m, daily.
Accommodation for FrcderIcks W
at lib a. M, daily except Sunday
when train leaves 2:18 pm. This train
runs through to Milford except Sat-
urdays and Sundays.
NOTE:-Times of arrival and de-
,arture and connections not guaTaa-
eed.
w. P. TAYLOR, TrafHc. Mgr.