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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
MAN HEIR OF ALL THE AGES
His Body and Mind the Accumulated
inheritance Of Countless Myriado
of ForebearS.

Man is the heir Of all the geologic
ages; he inherits the earth after
countless generations of animals and
plants, and the benetcent forces of
wind and rain, air and sky, have IN
the course Of millions Of years pre-
pared it for him. His body has been
built for him through the lives and
struggles Of the countless beings who
are in the line Of his long descent;
his mind is equally an accumulated
inheritance of the mental growth OF
the myriads of thinking men and un-
thinking animals that went before
him. In the forms of his humber fore
bears he has himself lived and died
myriads of times to make ready the
soil that nurses and sustains him to-
day. He Is debtor to Cambrian and
Silurian times, to the dragons and
saurians and mastodons that have
roamed over the earth. Indeed, what
is there or has there been in the uni
verse that he Is not indebted to?
One would fain arrive at some con-
crete belief or image of his life or
descent in geologic times as he does
in the historic period. But how hard
1t Is to do 30. Can we form any men,
tai picture of the actual animal forms
that the manward impulse has trav-
eled through? With all the light that
paleontology throws upon the animal
life of the past, can we see where
amid the revel of these bizarre forms
our ancestor hid himself? Can we
see him as a reptile in theo oslime OF
the jungle or in the waters OF the
Mesozoic world? What mark or sign
was there upon him at that time to
the future that was before him? Can
we see him as fish In the old De-
vonian seas or lakes? The primitive
fishes were mostly Of the shark kind.
Is there any connection between that
fact and the human sharks OF today!
Much less can one picture to ones
self what his ancestor was like in the
age Of the invertebrates amid the trilo-
bites, for example, Of the earlier
paleozoic seas. But we must go back
even earlier than that, back to uni
cellular life and to original proto-
plasm, and finally back to fiery nebu-
lous matter What can we make OF
it all by way of concrete conception
what actually took place-of the visi-
Bile, eating. warning, breeding animal
forms in wi 1se safe-keeping our heri-
tage lay? Nothing.-John Burroughs,
in rhe North American Review.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Large Exporter of Raw Cotton.

Figures that have just been publish
ed IN the News and Courier show that
a large portion of the cotton crop IS
sent abroad through the port of Char
lesion. Up to this time 25 tramp
S teamers have left Charleston this sea-
son loaded with cotton for foreign
ports. The last of these to embark
carried 6, 700 bales and the cargoes OF
the entire Is steamers aggregated
166, 4SO bales. When it is borne IN
mind that one of these vessels takes
aboard approximately as many bales
of cotton as will be marketed at Edge
field this season, some idea of the tre-
mendous volume of cargo can be
gained. While Charleston now han
dies large volume of raw cotton, yet
when its deep water and Importance as
a port are taken into consideration the
wonder is that, Charleston does not
h andle even more cotton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Inadyertent Humor of Signs.

'Long before Dickens turned the
limelight upon that Tooley street sign:
Carpets cleaned, advice given, fur
niture moved and poetry written on
any subject the study of a city's
signs has interested the strolling
stranger" remarked a stopover tour
ist from the west.
"How suggestive that sign of cou'
ple of ice dealers we saw this morning
lin Georgetown, Cool and High And
] me versatility of his race was exhibit
ed by an Italian in a sign over his
shop on Ninth street, near the public
library: wood, Spaghetti, Coal and
Olive Oil'-all the Italian necessities
Of life.
"Have you got any coal OIL? I ask
ed, urged by curiosity.
"'You Sc da sign was the Delphlc
response! I don't know now whether
he had any or not.
"As we neared the wharf, bound FOR
Mount Vernon, my wife pointed to a
great roof sign, over a large supply
house: Iron Sinks; Wood Floats
It ran. "Humph, she sneered con-
temptuously, we didn't have to come
all the way from Indiana to find that
out .'"-Washington Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Country Life More Attractive.

Five cents cotton and the generally
depressed condition which resulted
drove hundreds and thousands of far
mers from the rural districts to the
towns and cities a decade or so ago to
seek employment. Now the tide has
turned and all over the country the
sloga is heard, "Back to the farm. ="
Not only are all farm products bring
ing better prices but rural conditions
generally are more attractive. The
daily free delivery of mails has brought
even the remote country districts into
intima ate touch with the world. The
rural telephone lines in many sections
have greatly added to the comforts
and pleasures of country life. Instead
of being isolated, a farmer who resides
ten, fifteen or twenty miles from town
who is on telephone line can converse
with neighbors or friends socially or
on business one or ten miles away as
conveniently as if it was only across
the street.
Now that the parcel post has come
farmers ca. have merchandise deliver
ed at their doors in the country prac-
tically as cheaply as can the suburban
residents of the cities. Every form
and phase of country life is more at
tractive than ever before in the histo-
ry of the country. And that which is
of greater Importance in connection
with the efforts that are being made
to re- people the country districts with
thrifty white population is the very
decided advance in all farm products
Within the past decade all farm pro-
ducts have advanced from 10 to lO(
per cent.
The one thing that is now most need
ed, not only in this county but in eve
ry county in the state in the matter OF
rendering country life still more at
tractlve, is better roads. Modern road!
will make it easier and less expensive
to market farm products, as well az
making it easier for neighboc to visl
neighbor and to attend schools ant
| churches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Condemns Governors Act.

The Newberry Herald and News,
one of che few newspapers in the State
which is friendly to the governor, does
not like his wholesale removal of nota'
ries public. This office is one of ne.
cessity in business affairs and should
not be made the plaything of parti,
san executive. The general assembly
should take steps at the present ses-
sion to remedy such condition. BAN
berg Herald.
Every unprejudiced man will con-
demn the governor for revoking the
otary public commissions indiscrim-
inately.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
There Are Husbands and Husbands.

That some husbands are worth more
than others is shown by the damage
suits that have been instituted as re-
suit of the Titanic disaster. Some
widows who lost their husbands have
asked for only S25. 600 while others put
a valuation of 1000, 900 on their miss
ing half. Evidently some husbands
are worth more dead than alive. After
seeing what large amounts these wear
ers of "widow's weeds" will likely re-
ceive, wonder how many women are
secretly wishing their husbands would
ia ke a voyage on an ill-fated ship!
Nobody could blame the inmates of
homes where Everybody works but
father" for entertaining such wish.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

While The Advertiser has no scru-
pies in the matter of holding inaugural
balls, yet we think President-elect Will
son is reasonable and right in request
ing that the inaugural ball be elimi-
mated. The bent of his life is toward
business rather than pleasure. Gov.
Wilson is an indefatigable wor ker, as
his achievements show.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Chinese and japanese are leaving the
congested cities in California and are
buving real estate. If they make good
citizens, Edgefeld county has several
hundred thousand acres of land that
could,be had by those Celestials for a
reasonable sum. Certain it is that we
need an influx of thrifty citizens from
somewhere to reclaim and cultivate tht
thousands of acres of waste lands in al
most every section of the county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

The bill that has been introduced pro-
viding for an appropriation of 81, ,o00,-
900 with which to erect a monument to
the memory Of Abraham Lincoln on
the mall near the Washington monu-
ment will doubtless meet with stout
opposition among the southern repre-
seatatives in congress. If one equally
as imposing be erected alongside of it
in memory of Robert E. Lee the south
will acuuiesce most heartily.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Some Good Advice.

When you wish to say mean thing
about a neighbor, keep the word back
a while if it almost kills you. Perhaps
YOU will not say it after waiting
Spartanburg Journal.
Half of the mean and spiteful things
that are uttered would never be said if
they were given serious reflection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Wants Them Out of His Way.

Governor Blease might condense his
me ssages to the legislature on the sub.
ject of newspaper editors with brief
message something like this: Il re-
commend the passage of a law that
will require all newspaper editors to
get off the earth except those that are
my political friends. "-Newberry. OBJ
server.
Our contemporary sums up the stu
alton in a few words.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Some mischievous boys over in Ma
con have found new sport, which
consists of shooting tacks with rubber
Sling shots" at women's ankles,
thereby incidentally injuring the pref
ty silk hosiery. This new diversion
however has cost them goodly sum
in.. fines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

President Taft has accepted the Kent
Professorship of law at Yale universe
ty. AS Mr.. Taft is an able jurist of
many years of practical experience both
on and off the bench the duties of his
new position will afford pleasant pas
time with a conf Portable salary af-
fixed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

This matter of woman's suffrage is
getting painfully near home. A reso-
luton has been introduced in the North
Carolina general assembly providing
for an amendment to the constitution
permi tting women tovote. Let's build
a veritable Chinese wall along the
north border of Palmetto state in or
der to keep the germs back.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Keep "Uncle Josh" at Home.

The Anderson Mail consoles itselfuby
saying that "the people should be con-
siderate and not judge some counties by
their legislative delegation. "-Green-
wood Journal.
If the Anderson people are ashamed
of some members of its delegation,
why don't they keep them at home?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

1t will be fortunate thing for South
Carolina if Governor Blease is over
looked and not invited to participate in
the inauguration of President Wilson.
Almost every time he goes away in an
official capacity the old state is made
to hang her head in shame.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

The outlook for the crop of spring
and summer shirtwaists is rather
gloomy. Something like 100000 shirt
waist makers in New York are on a
strike, and as result the supply of
this skimpy little garment may not
equal the demand. Last summers 8
lingerie may have to be donned again
by the scantily clad sex.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

The Ohio river is<1higher than it has
been bsfore.in number Of years. 1t
appears that that section is getting
rain which is due; us, the rainfall in
this part of the country being consid,
erably below normal for January.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Current Comment
Likes Cheap Notoriety.

Governor Blease seems to be doing
his best to raise a row with some one.
-Orangeburg Times and Democrat.
AS the governor likes cheap notorie-
ty he generally succeeds in raising a
rump US whether in the state or out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

The White Star Steamship line, own
ers of the unfortunate Titanic, is in
imminent danger of bankruptcy. Fifty
lawyers are after the company for
damages wrought to their clients
through the wreck of the floating pal
ace last spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

President-elect Wilson is being ad-
vised to select good man to succeed
postmaster general Hitchcock. 1t is to
be hoped that one who will deal more
Justly and less arbitrarily with the
public will be found for this important
place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Wonder how many Edgefeld mer-
chants have sent parcels by post? A
small package can be sent to any part
of the county for five cents. A pack
age weighing several pounds would
cost only a small sum in addi-
ton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
A Safe, Sensible Man.

No panics, no inaugural ball, no
daily hand-shakings. Woodrow Wilson
is making Z. good start. -Spartanburg
Journal.
Woodrow Wilson has made good from
the day he announced his candidacy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Entered as second class matter at
the postoffice at Edgefeld. S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ~, 1913.
Leisure for men of business, and
business for men of leisure, would
cure many complaints.--THRALE.

While the South has been needing
electric fans and mosquito nets, the
northwesthas been covered with several
feet of snow. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at Sl.50 per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu-
tions and Political Notices publlsned at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Full line of house paints of all
kinds. Get our prices before buy
ing.
Timmons & Morgan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

''You seem to know great deal
about Mrs. Wombat's affairs. l
didn't know you moved in the same
circle"
I'VE have the same laundress,
said the other lady, guardedly.-
Pittsburg Post
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

81 can't understand how you have
the presumption to think / ould
permit my daughter to become your
wife,
1T does seem rather surprising,
l suppose; but cheer mp. You're not
half as badly upset as / was when
she suggested it to me. :"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Mrs. Dowdler was here this
morning. She said she saw you at
the grand opera night before last:"
she asked.
eyes, my husband and | go regu-
larly twice week.
She seemed to think it was ter
rible the way some of the ladies
were dressed"
''Oh, did she? l thought it was a
very dressy crowd.
''She objected to the loW-cut
&c WINS that some of the women had
on. She said she wouldn't think OF
appearing in public in that way"
Il don't blame her. If [ had a
neck like the upper side of a wash
board | should feel Just as she does
about it. Chicago Record-ilerald
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Willie-Paw, what is a speech
less dinner?
Paw-One where the guests are
too full for utterance, my son.
G incinnati inquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Teddy was walking across the
fields with his grandpa when he saw
a COW for the first time, What is
that, grandpa?" he asked. Why.
that's only cow" was the reply.
and what are those things on his
head?" Horns, Teddy" The two
walked on. Presently the COW mooed
loud and long. Teddy was amazed
Looking back, he said, Which
horn did she blow, grandpa?"-
London Weekly Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Smile Proyokers

PA, that is rara avis?:"
"A Democrat, my son, who doesn't
think he's going to get some sort of
lob socn. Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
CHANGE DAY IN
 CHICAGO IS BIG
SpeculatOrS Selling Seats at $7 Each for TOmorrow'S
 Event

Chicago. May 16.-Ticket specula- tors are asking as much as $7 for re- served seats for Frank Chance Day at the American League baseball park Saturday. They demand that price for box seats on the lower floor and ask $5 for seats on the lower half of the upper deck. It was reported that one agency procured 800 tickets for che game and they wepa offered yes te1day at various downtown hotels
 It looked like a worlds series crush when distribution of reserved seats be- gan yesterday Patrons who had ex- pected a public sale were disappofnt- ed, as all the reserved sections were exhausted before the advance appIica- tions were filled. The reserved sec ton will seat 10000.
 President Comiskey guarantees that he can acconmoda-te 10000 people at the game. Of this number, 3o.Oo0 will remain unsoId until the gates open Saturday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
HARVARD TO HAVE
 BATTLE TOMORROW
Must Expect Strong Opposition 9om Yale in Dual Track
 Meet

Boston, May 16--Harvart1's track team is going to experience great diff fculty in beating Yale in the annual dual track and field meeting at New Haven on Saturday. The Blue, to be- gin with. has a fine array of field ath- letes.s Cornell. which Harvard defeat ed last Saturday. was only strong in the shot and hammer, and while Yale will pick up some points in the pole vault. running high and broad jumps will overshadow anything displayed by the Cornel1ianS. Yale is also strong in the hurdles, and eIAe two events. the high and low, are sure to result in nne competitions.
 Yale will not be as strong as Cor nell in distance runs, but with the un- covering of Brown in the half mile in the dua1 meet with Princeton last Saturday, Yale is sure to be stronger than the Ithacans were without Capt John Paul Jones. Yale also has a, fine oS,arter-niler and with a greater strength than the Crimson in the short sprfnts, the Blue is hopeful of securing victory
 Every member of the Harvard track team who competed against Cornell last Saturday will compete against Yale The men left Cambridge this afternoon and go to New London, where they will stay Friday night, going to New Haven Saturday morn ing. Luncheon will be had at the Taft The games will start at three o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MECHANICS IN
 AWFUL GAME LOSE TO HARTFORD TEAM
Rx Wagnerl

If the grand jury had been present at Newfield park yesterday the Me chanics would have been indicted fer foul play. They committed all the crimes in the baseball calendar and insisted on feeding Hartford a. run at a time Stow and Robertai1le were the principal offenders and their poor fielding helped Hartford a lot
 In the sixth Robertaille made a wild heave on Keliher's tap which he had no chance to field in time. With a man on third and one out, Curry hit to Stow and Rob fumb1ed, allowing Ke1iher to score. In the fifth with Morley on third, Kauff filed to Silzer who made a good throw to the plate. Russell dropped the ball after the player had been called out. Those were examples of the poor defense which gave Hartford a. to victory
 Robertail1e pitched fairly well and with good support would have held the Senators in check. Of course his own fielding misplay was costly, too. Bill Powers, who worked for Hartford. was touched for run in the first but after that was invincib1e. Of Bridge ports seven hits, McGamwen got three.
 The least said about the remainder of the affair the better. The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
ARRANGING PLANS
 FOR HEATING DAY

An enthusiastic meeting to make plans for Heating Day was held last night at the City hall. City Clerk Boucher named as permanent chair man. appointed the following commit tee to perfect plans: Fred c. Mullins, M. F. O'Connor, B. T. Buckingham, president of the Industrial League. and Tom Keenan, a director of the City league
 Another committee composed of R. T. Buckingham, Howard Dunbar. Peter Coujung, F. Kearns and John Fitz- simmons, was instructed to pass around a subscription list to get funds with which to purchase gifts for Keat- ing. The big day will be June and the local rooters will go on a special train to New York to see the local boy twirl for the Yankees against the Chicago White Sox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
GUNBOAT SMITH
 LEADS IN BETTING
Coast Fans Think Willard too
 Clumsy for Guhboat

Gunboat Smith is favorfte still for the bout with big Jess Willard at San Francisco on May 20. The odds are 10 to that one of Gunboat's crash ing swings will bring down the flower ing Willard like one of CaIifornia's famous redWoods, whose fall filters an acre or so of ground In quoting these odds Californfans are figuring that Willard, about whom they know nothing, must necessarily be too big to make a successful fighter.
 There is well established belief in dstiana that exceptional size is a handicap rather than an advantage to boxer. Bob F1tzaimmons had this in mind when he made the oft quoted remark that tsthe bigger they are the harder they fall" And F,itz proceeded to demonstrate his views in 8 manner most convincing until he encountered the massive Jeffries. who proved to be an exception
 There seems to be no good reason why Willard should not be another exception. Most giants are too sloth- ful both in thought and action to reap the full advantage of superior weight and strength. But Willard has the physical speed.
 Jim Jeffries is staunch supporter of Willard. The former champion did not take kindly to Smiths request to i'll in as sparriug partner and has announced his intention of being at the ringside to root for the Kansas Giant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
TENNIS CUP TEAM
 SELECTED NOT POPULAR

New York, May 16-In the selection of Hackett and Little for the Davis Cup doubles against the Australians the committee of the United States National, Lawn Tennis Association came in for some hard criticism yes terday. 4 majority wanted to know why Touchard and PeIl were not in vested with the honor of meeting the Antipodeans In a test match at the west side Tennis Club a little more than a week ago Touchard and Pell literally sn1othered Hackett and Little. and everybody thought then that the former pair would be chosen
 In commenting on the choice of players. a prominent tennis player said-
 aIt's the same old fossil policy of the United States National Lawn Ten his Association, and suppose they want to lose the doubles. Is it be- cause Touuchard works for a living that he is not good enough for 3 Da- wis Gun event? It looks that way.
 q fail to see where the consistency of the thing comes in. Evidently ,rouchard is a good enough amateur to compete and win an American Ma tional- championships yet he must be ssdetracked when it comes to a Da- wis Cup thing It is little wonder Anerica. is not able to bring back the Davis Cup"