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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

The differences that have existed for
some time between the United States
and Japan on account of the alien land
laws of California are about to be ad
justed. 1t is we'll that this announce
ment came before the cotton market
opened. Had the matter been still
pending, spectators would endeavor
to create the impression that war with
Japs was imminent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

The internal situation is becoming
more and more acute in China. Dis
patches state that on account of the
revolution there is an exodus of peo-
pie from Canton TO Hong Kong. Be-
cause of the presence of our four mis-
sionaries, the people of Edgefeld are
deeply interested in the conditions that
prevail in and around Canton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
Make a Calculation.

If one knew what products of his
farm were most profitable he would
naturally produce most of them. For
the sake of information, why not make
some calculations along this line, and
begin with the vegetable garden, the
chickens and then the pigs. Compare
these with any field crop, and the facts
will favor the other products against
the field crops. Farm and Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
Of Benefit to Producers.

AS we See it, the movement for the
Standardization of cotton as to packing
and grades is entirely in the interest
of the producer rather than the cotton
merchant, and producers should not
hesitate to give that movement all the
support in their power. .-Yorkville En-
quirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
WAGONS.

We are Offering Wilber
and Columbus Wagons for
the next sixty days at very
much reduced prices and on
easy terms.
Mowers and mower re-
pairs. We handle the inn
proved Mccormick mowers
and repairs and sell on easy
terms. We also have the
Disc and peg harrows on
hand.
We buy cotton-seed for
the Planters Cotton Oil Com
pany of Augusta and always
pay the highest market prices
and keep hulls and meal al
ways on hand and will make
liberal exchanges.
Adams Warehouse Co.
July 29, 1913.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

The papers record the daring deeds
of Mrs. Pankhurst and Miss Pankhurst
but never say word about old man
Pankhurst. Perhaps the Fates have
in mercy returned him
1'To the vile dust from whence he sprung
Unwept, unhonour'd, and unsung.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
Again Reassert Our Claim to Seniority.

Again Reassert Our Claim to Seniority.
We regret the necessity of again re-
fering to The Advertisers claim to be-
ing the "oldest newspaper in South
Carolina" this having been made nee
essary by a challenge from the George
town Times. We received marked
copy of The Times several days ago in
which early column was devoted to
denial of The Advertisers claim and
to an attempt to establish it's own
lain to this distinction.
Briefly stated this is what The Ad-
vertiser claims and has the record to
prove: Since February9, 1885, the date
of its founding more than 78 years ago,
The Adve rtiser has been published
without interruption, not even missing
an issue during the Civil war Through
out this long period of nearly three
score and ten years this newspaper has
always maintained its identity, never
c hanging its name or consolidating
with any other paper.
Now. if there is another paper in
South Carolina that has such unique
record and can prove that it was found
ed earlier than The Advertiser, why
we will gracefully acknowledge our er-
ror and withdraw our claim. Butup to
this time no paper, after carefully
weighing the facts, has contended that
it has such a record. The Advertiser
does not want the distinction unless it
is honestly entitled to it.
According to The Times own state
ment, it has no such record as The
Advertiser and is therefore rot enti-
tied to the honor in question. In the
editorial above referred to The Times
says: "While it is true the name of
the publ cation has changed several
times, and there have been several
hiatuses On account of fire and war,
the line of descent is direct" Accord
ing to the volume and serial number
published in each issue of the Times,
it is less than so years of age. yet it
refers to the founding Of the George
town Gazette in 1779 and then, through
cline of descent" lays claim to be-
ing in it's one hundred and sixteenth
year. What it should have said was
that had the old Georgetown Gazette
co ontinued publication all down through
the years, as The Advertiser has done,
it CThe Gazette) would now be l16
years of age.
The Advertiser claims nothing by
way OF descent 1t stands on its own
record. There were papers published
here before TT Advertiser existed but
it makes no attempt to take the age
of these old pioneer papers which for
reasons unknown to the present gener-
alton discontinued publication, just as
the Georgetown Gazette did.
Unless The Times can make out a
stronger case, The Advertiser must
decline to withdraw its claim to being
the "oldest newspaper in South Caro-
lima. This question has come up re-
peatedly before. and several papers in
commenting upon the matter have ac-
corded this distinction to The Adverti-
ser without question.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
Many Jobs Hunt Him.

There are so many Opportunities"
for the right man that the difficulty is
to select the right one one may be
better than any of the others. The
man who has character, stability, abili-
ty, and will work faithfully, has no
need to hunt job. Many jobs hunt
him. Farm and Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

1t is practically certain that the Hon.
John L. McLaurin will be candidate
for governor, but The Advertiser pre-
diets that he will not be elected. The
people are not as easily deceived now
as they were in the nineties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
20 Suffrage! Suffrage! how many
crimes are committed in thy name!'

South Cardinals militia muddle has
made the state the laughing stock of
the country. Some of the men in ranks
could have handled the whole stu alton
more satisfactorily than the ones who
wear the epaulettes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

The trend on Wall Street is toward
easier money and lower rate of in
terest, according to latest reports by
Dun & Co. The scattering abroad of
such reports will tend to create bet
ter feeling by the time the cotton crop
M ust be moved
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

The government report on the condi-
tion of the cotton crop is eagerly
awaited. Upon it the "buils" and
"bears" will lay their foundation for
a campaign of speculation which will
wax warmer and warmer as the heavy
marketing season approaches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
Smile Provokers

Fair Customer tell you that l
wear a No. 2.
Clerk-But, madam this shoe
that you just took off is a No. 4.
Fair Customer-Yes, l know;
but it has stretched horribly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
What Others Say
The New Gowns.

The trouble with some of these
fetching gowns is that they are apt
to fetch the police. News and Cou-
rier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at sl.50 per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

An abstract noun is the name of
something which you can think Of,
but not touch. Now Phillip, can
you give me an example?'
Phillip looked thoughtful for a
moment, then his face frightened.
Yes, ma'am, he said, a red-hot
poker. New York Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30
Adams Warehouse Co.
For Weakness and Loss of Appetite

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic
and sure Appetizer. For sdults and children. 5oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

Entered as second class matter at
the postoffice at Edgeheld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

A Chicago lady had Swedish
cook, and she heard this converse
ton between her cook and the maid
next door, also Swede:
How are you, Hilda?"
Il well, l like my job. We got
cremated celler, cemetery plumbing,
elastic lights and hoost."
whats a 'hoosit,' Hilda?"
"Oh, bell rings. You put a
thing to your ear, and say, Hello
and some one says Hello and you
say 'Hoosit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu-
sions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

my DEAR" said the young hus-
band, did you speak to the milk
man about there being no cream on
the MILK"
''Yes. 1 told him about it this
morning and he has explained sat
lsfactorily. 1 think it is quite a
credit to him, too.
What did he say?"
He said that he always filled the
Jug so full that there is no room on
the top for the cream"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

Colonel Browns seems to be
very literary" remarked visitor
TO the Brown household to the ne
gro maid, glancing at pile of mag
azines lying on the floor.
''Yas, ma'am," replied the ebo-
ny.faced girl, "yas, ma'am, he sho-
lev am literary. He Jes' nat'elly
littahs thing all over dis yer house"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

Wife-Be sure and advertise for
Fido in the morning papers.
Next day the wife read the fol-
lowing:
"Two Dollars Reward Lost, a
NANCY lap dog with one eye and no
tail. Too fat to walk. Responds
to the name of 'Fido.' Smells like
a monkey house. If returned stuff
ed, IS reward"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-30

why don't you buy something
at my tablet" demanded the girl at
the charity fair.
Because l only buy from the
homely girls" said the man.
They have harder time making
sales"
The girl was not offended, and
lie worked this right down the line.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
IS TESTING PINELLAS
PRO. I1III1.4 ELECTION

Tampa. july 23. Carl Doc.lar.
tie TarQon Springs saloonist who
opened his saloon Saturdl morning
in order to test the vaiGity of the
recent prohibition election in Pincl-
las county, will be given q hearing
before Circuit judge +. NJ. Robes
under hclcas corpus pracccdings to-
day. Upon the termination of this
case. which will go to the Supreme
Court in case it is decided against
the liquor Interests, will depend the
success or failure of the recent ex-
citing election. Col. Robert w. De-
Wis, attorney fer Doerler, says that
the election wa; rendered invalid by
reason of the fact that it was ad-
vertised in only one newspaper in
Pincllas county. Doerlcr Is In Jail
at Tarpon Springs, having refused
the right of bail in the sum of $500,
preferring to test the law by habeas
corpus procedure.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
HASKELL NEWS NOTES

Mr.. Tom Williams, who has been
very low for several weeks of ty-
phoid fever, is improving fast and
we hope to see him able to be out
before many days.
There seems to be work going on
in Haskell Mr.. w. A. Womble
will soon have new store building
completed.
Mr.. T. Burgner, of Lewistone.
Tenn. arrived here few days ago.
He is delighted with Florida and
will make his future home here.
There was a social given at the
Burgner. home a few days ago in
honor of Miss Willie Ellis, Of Gard
ner. Qunite a few were present re-
gardless of the rain and everyone
seemed to enjoy the evening.
The Hancock school started on
the list with quite number Of
NCHOldIo.
Mr.. Marcus Combee and Miss Car
ric McClelland were married at Gap
way church last Sunday by Rev.
Vickers and will make their present
home at fernando, Fla. Their many
friends here wish them a long and
happy life.
Miss Hazel and Dorothy Selew
spent Sunday very pleasantly with
Miss Millie Hurn.
Rev. Harris. Of Barlow, will
preach at Haskell Sunday morning
and we hope to see large crowd
out.
Mr.. G. Cordwell made business
trip to Wauchula and Gardner.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
LADIES' FRIENDLY SOCIETY
MET WITH MRS. LOWELL

The Ladies' Friendly Society OF
the Episcopal church met yesterday
at the residence of Mrs. ]. D. Low
ell. The members brought their
sewing and spent a very pleasant
and profitable afternoon Delicious
refreshments of cake and cream
were served. Those present were.
Mines. HELLER, Iverson Oscar Eaton,
Donald Adair and Miss Rivers. The
invited guests were Mines. Fletch-
er, Cowdery and w. D. Edwards.
The purpose Of this society is to
promote the social life of the men,
bers of this church and to make
new members feel more at home.
Though many of the members OF
this society are away for the sum-
mer, it is desired that the society
be kept up and every one is urged
to attend every meeting. The next
meeting of the society will be held
at Mrs. o. NJ. Eaton's residence
on South Massachusetts, avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
LARGE AMERICAN
CAPITAL IN CANADA

Washington, July 24.-In con-
nection with the dissatisfaction felt
over tariff legislation in many sec
tions of the country, Democratic
leaders have been looking into the
records of American capital invest
ed in Canada during tine past few
years. 1t is shown that $500,000,-
900 of American money is now be-
ing worked in Canadian territory.
There has been a marked increase
in American investments through
out the Dominion within tho last
few years. According to figures col
lected for the five-year period
19O5-O9, inclusive, the amount OF
American investments was $279,-
O75,000. In May, 1911, 1t was es-
timated that these investments were
approximately $417.143,221. Since
then, according to the belief of Of
ficers of the government who have
made a study Of the subject, there
has been an additional investment
in the neighborhood Of $S0,000,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
KAISER MAY SUE, TOO

Berlin. July 24.-Kaiser Will
helm is said to be seriously consid-
ering joining the ranks of royal libel
litigants A story recently printed in
a Paris newspaper to the effect that
his holdings of Krupp stock influ-
ence his loud appeals for armaments,
has so excited his majesty that 1t
has been with difficulty that he has
been persuaded not to take steps
before. He has had government
and personal attorneys at work
finding out what can be done in the
matter. The article says that the
present Kaiser. "who is at bottom
pacitist, gives himself up from
time to time to warlike manifesta-
tions, Just sufficient to make the
INichstag vote extra credits for or
ders given to the Krupp firm. -
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
CORPORATIONS EARNED ]
$3,3O4,ooo,O0o

Washington, July "a In spite
of the fights in which they have fig
ured during he past year, the cor
porations of the country have not
Jared so badly. The directors and
stockholders of these various con-
Germs should be able to take little
trips to Europe, buy yacht or two.
then come back to enjoy season
of opera next winter. Exactly $3,-
3O4, 100000 was earned by corpo-
rations of the United States last
year, according to statistics just
published.
The increased prosperity OF the
corporations is expected to yield
the federal government more than
$36,OOO,OOO including 100000
of omitted taxes for previous years.
This represents the greatest amount
of corporation taxes ever assessed by
the treasury exceeding the previous
years. his represents the greatest
amount of corporation taxes ever
assessed by the treasury exceeding
the previous year by $7,0O0,OOO.
The total number of corporations
during 1912 was about So 5000, an
increase of per cent over 1911.
and compared with increases of s
per cent In 1911 over 1910. and less
than 4 per cent in 1910 over 1909.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
FULLY IDENTIFIED BY
HIS VICTIM

Jacksonville, July 24.-George
Gray. the negro, who is alleged to
have attempted to commit a Grim
inal assault on white woman near
the city of Green Cove Springs on
June 25, was positively identified by
the victim OF the attempted assault
at the Duval county Jail before Shcr-
iff Bowling and a special delegation
from Green Cove Springs.
Gray, who was captured some time
ago in Bradford county and brought
to this city for safe keeping, was
brought forth from the Jail In COM
pany with seven other negroes and
placed In a row In the Jail yard. at
the advice of Sheriff Bowling, and
when the woman was produced to
make the Identification she at once
pointed out Gray, who appeared not
to recognize her. Tho identification
was positive, ard it is thought that
Gray will make complete confess
sion of the deed before the case Is
called to court.
From what could be learned from
Sheriff King. the newly appointed
sheriff Of Clay county to fiji the va
cancy of the late Sheriff Cherry,
there Is no doubt a change of venue
will be asked for Gray's case, and In
all probability he will be tried at
the next term of court in Duval
county.
Sheriff Bowling feels sure that
Gray is safe here, and that no at
tempts will be made to take him
from the jail. through the intense
feeling still existing in Clay county.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
To LAY SIDEWALKS
ON. ALL STREETS
Southern Asphalt and Construction
Co. Make Proposition Whereby
This Would Be Practical

A proposition will be submitted to
the city by the Southern Asphalt
and Construction Co., the adoption
of which it seems would be of great
advantage to property holders and
would go far towards extending the
improvements and increasing the
values Of real estate.
The proposition is to lay good
concrete or granolethic sidewalks on
all the streets of the city which at
present do not possess this improve
ment, and to accept obligations for
the work payable in one, two, three,
four and five years, with interest at
six per cent. Heretofore property
owners who have had sidewalks put
down were compelled to dig up the
entire cost at once, and this in many
cases would be quite burdensome.
There is hardly any property own
er, however, who could not afford
to make this great improvement un-
der the easy payment plan suggest
ed. The stimulus to development
and growth in every part Of the
city by the placing of these fine
sidewalks is almost incalculable and
everyone to whom the proposition
has been broached appear to be
enthusiastically in favor Of its
adoption.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
SING SING WAS
VISITED By FIRE
AGAIN TODAY
SECOND FIRE AT PRISON THIS
WEEK; NO DAMAGE
DONE
Thought Incendiarism the Work of
Convicts; Guards Are
Increased
(By Associated Press. }

Ossing, N. Y, July 24.-The
second fire this week at Sing Sing
prison here threatened It's de-
struction and the escape of prison
ers today. The fire started in the
prison clothing shop and was extin-
guished by the prison fire brigade
after a hard fight.
Since the fire two days ago de-
stroyed $l50,000 worth of property,
the guards have been doubled. 1t
is generally believed that the con-
victs started the blazes but the war
den is unable to establish guilt on
the firebugs.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
KILLED WRONG
MAN BY MISTAKE:
Police Killed One Man Believing
Him to Be
Another

Newark, n. j., July "a 4,--The
police shot and killed William But
Ter near here today, thinking him
William Corduan, the husband of
woman murdered here Tuesday.
Cordnan was arrested soon after
Butler was killed. The police say
Butler when ordered to halt drew
his revolver and began firing.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
k1IuRE
/ TO HAVE FIRE

Fla. July "a
made to the railroad
last February that
Railway Co. had vio-
ir passenger rules at
Ing to post on bulle-
me of arrival Of de-
train. and by failing
en ger waiting rooms
fire was necessary
Of the passengers.
! Coast Railway Co.
hotlce lot nearing
and investigation
70 commissioners, af-
have now entered
missing the charge
p failed to bulletin
ID in said order they
senger rule with re-
fires in waiting
tied. and they have
pf $3.50 against the
for this violation,
red to pay into the
fomptly.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
CUMMINS DENIES
MULHALL'S STATEMENTS
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, July 24.-Senator
Cummins, author of the Senate res
olution under which tho investiga-
tion of the lobby is carried on, today
introduced denials to statements OF
Martin NJ. Mulhall, former lobby
list for the National Association of
Manufacturers. Mulhall had told
Of meeting Cummins and talking
with him about speech Repre-
sentative Kendall, of Iowa, would
make. The House lobby commit
tee expects open hearings Monday.
Mulhall will be the first witness.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
PUBLIC FUNERAL SUNDAY
OF FIRE VICTIMS
(By Associated Press. }

Binghampton. N. Y. July "a
Representatives of the State depart
ment of labor, State fire marshall
and facory commission committee
today are investigating the circum-
stances Of the Binghampton Cloth
ing Co. factory fire where more
than fifty persons, chiefly women
and girls, lost their lives. Search
for bodies continues. or the twen-
ty-eight recovered three have been
Identified, others impossible to
identify. There will be public
funeral Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
Aggressive Fiqht to Be Made
(By Associated Prcss.)


WASHINGTON, July "a The con-
ference Of Southern senator, and
representatives here today resolved
on a fight more aggrcssivcly on the
spread of the boil wcevil. The agri-
cultural department co-operatcd In
discussing plans bringing all gov
ernment resources to bear AGAINST
the insect. Among those present
were Senators Bankhcad and John
son of Alabama, Smith Of South Car
olina, Smith of Georgia, Fletcher OF
Florida, Representatives AbcrcrOm-
bic and lIellin OF Alabama.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
THREE RS" TAUGHT;
bE11ER|EAESEsDAYS
So Declares United States Bureau
of Education
Today
(Bw Associated Press. J

Washington, July "a. 4.-The
United States bureau of education
made a vigorous defense Of the
criticism of modern public schools,
and declared that the "Three RS"
are now taught as thoroughly as in
the little red school house and also
more scientifically, will views
looking to the needs Of the individ-
ual child. They declare the system
today is immeasurably ahead Of the
past system
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
JOHN HASN'T bEEN'' I
SEEN since:
Seven Sticks Of Dynamite Put an
End to All His
Troubles
(By Associated Press.)

Rochester, N. Y. July IA
Seven sticks of dynamite which John
Everitt was carrying in a basket
from a shed in the center of the
town Of Honeoy today, exploded and
blew Everitt to pieces. The shed
disappeared skyward, buildings
rocked and windows were broken
over wide area. The residents
were panic stricken.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
CITY CLERKS MEET

Albany, N. Y, Jul "a 4.-Munici-
pal problems will be discussed and
an effort made to form an interstate
organization at the annual conven-
tion of the City Clerks Association
which opened here today. A num-
Der of clerks from other cities are
present to help form the interstate
association.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-07-24
MEADOW LARK
IS SALVATION OF
COTTONCRONERS
THEIR MAIN DIET IS SAID TO BE
THE PESXY BOIL
WEEVIL
Dept. Agriculture Asks for Their
Protection on That
Account
(By Associated Press. !

Washington, July "a. The de-
partment of agriculture urCes the
protection and encouragement Of
the meadow lark, since their prin-
cipal diet is the cotton boil and al
f2lfa wccvils. 1t is acknowledged
that the bird somewhat DAMAGES
the sprouting grain but claims it's
value as an insect destroyer out
weighs its damages.