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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

A little boy was advised by his
father to use illustrations in his
conversation whenever they occur
ed to him.
For" continued the parent,
there is no more forcible way of
conveying or impressing your mean
ing"
Shortly after, the boy was being
lectured on generosity.
Its far better to give than to re-
ceive, Johnny-far better"
illustrate it papa, l think / shall
understand it better. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Stan V. Henkels an auctioner,
was talking about the wonderful
Hale autograph which he sold last
month.
Benjamin Franklin's autographs" "
said Mr.. Henkels, showed him as
always shrewd and witty. 1t was
Franklin, you know, who, reply
ing to revolutionary letter, which
said, The cream of the English
army is now in the field, an
swered:
Il suppose you mean the whip
ped cream. we ashington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Whiskey Houses Would Deceive.

The whiskey houses are quoted as
saying that the Webb bill will result
in the death of all prohibition laws.
Why then asks the Greenville Pied
mont, are the whiskey houses so anx-
ious to have the bill declared uncon-
stitutional? -Orangeburg Times and
Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Good Book Can be Procured cf
Mrs. Wates.

I am selling Hurlbut's story of
the Bible, and am very anxious to
put it in every home where there
are children, feel that if I could
do this, and the children would
read them, would have the satis-
faction of knowing l had done the
children good. I am not able to go
to every house, but any one wishing
the book, will please drop me a
card. Am going to try to visit all
the homes where there are children
later on. NJ. Wates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

An opportunity is at hand for some
bank in the state to make name and
fame for itself by stepping forward
and offering to lend the state the
SSO,OoO needed for the immediate use
of the public schools upon arequest by
a- majority of the states financial
board. 1t appears that all of the board
viii concur in such request except
She governor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

The women of Ohio are up in arms
because the men had the temerity to
suggest that law be enacted prohibit
ing the wearing of peek-a-boo waists
and transparent hosiery by the fair
SEX. BY way of retaliation the women
now suggest that men be forced to
wear full beard to hide their chins
and that every bald-headed man be
required to wear something on top of
his. Uranium in order to conceal its na-
kedness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
The Farmers Friend.

A well-equipped farmer, like Senator
E. D. Smith, in the United States Sen
ate, can be of great help to the farm
mers of the State and country. He
understands their needs, and he does
not hesitate to demand that they be
given an equal chance with people in
other callings. The country would be
a great deal better off if there were
more such men as Senator Smith in
the Senate. -Orangeburg Times and
Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

As to the question of taxing a bank
that has branches in other counties
than thati in which the head or parent
bank is located, Comptroller General
Jones, acting under the constitution of
1895 and the act of 1912, has ruled that
the property of these branch banks
must be returned in the counties in
which they are located, the amount re-
turned for taxation in each county be-
ing in proportion to the volume of bu-
.siness done in that county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

The campaign for the United States
s enate, although more than year in
the future, is assuming definite form.
Already three candidates have an
;nounced, E. D. Smith, N. B. Dial and
C. L. Blease, and it is probable that as
many more will enter the race. 1t has
.heen announced that Hon. John Gary
Evans will probably be candidate and
that Mayor Grace of Charleston is also
q: possible candidate. At any rate, the
race promises to be an interesting one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

The Office has yet been unable to find
a man. President Wilson has offered
the ambassadorship to England to two
distinguished citizens but both have de-
eIined. This very striking instance of
the Office seeking the man is in marked
contrast with the stampeding of "the
wild asses from the desert"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Friend of the Country.

President Wilson says that the press
is the great friend of the country and
public men who are striving to do their
duty. If he will come to Columbia he
will learn how crude and old-fashioned
are his ideas about the press.-Spar-
tanburg Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

President Wilson has a conscience
that is as sensitive as magnetic nee
die. He not only refuses to accept all
gifts lest he be placed under obliga-
tions to his friends but he declined all
invitations of social nature during
Holy Week. That it was possible to
elect a man of such high type gives
one renewed hope for the future of our
country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

The local woman's suffrage organiza-
ton of Spartanburg, known as The
New Era Club, will assume the editor
ship of the Spartanburg Herald next
Sunday. A second edition or an extra
will have to be issued to make room
for the .'last words and post scripts.
1t is believed that there will be large
demand for this special edition by the
"New Error" club, as the woman's
organization in Spartanburg is some
times called.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
He who makes an idol of his self
interest, will often make a martyr OF
his integrity. ty.---STERNE.

A magazine publisher was robbed OF
s45, 900 in the subway of New York last
week. 1t is safe to say that none OF
the South Carolina newspaper men
will meet like fate when they visit
the metropolis in June.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

President Wilson at dinner party
in w ashington, said of a statisti-
clan: His figures are SO precise
that one inclines to doubt them. He
is like the American sugar planter
in Hawaii, who, taking : friend to
the edge of volcano, said:
That crater. George, is just
10000 years old"
but why the four?' George
asked. "Oh, I've been here four,
was the reply. 1t was 10000 when
I came"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Reported conversation between a
prominent east end householder and
his young son. Report has it that
this took place last Sunday:
"Pa!m
well, son, what is it?"
who was Shylock?"
who was-eh? Do you mean to
tell me that you go to Sunday
school every Sunday and have to
ask who Shylock was? / am asham-
ed of you. Read your Bible!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

The announcement that the adjutant
and Inspector general is making his
annual tour of inspection suggests the
fact that Edgefeld is now without a
military company: 1t is great pity
that the Edgefeld Rifle company is not
still in existence. Every county seat
should have military company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Do not complain OF the excessive
rainfall, as the seeming misfortune
could be so much greater. In the west
they are having not only heavy rains
but terrific storms that leave death
and devastation in their wake.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Ex-Gov. John C. Sheppard has ac-
cepted an invitation to deliver an ad-
dress before the annual convention OF
Confederate veterans which will be
held in Aiken on April % and "a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
A Period of Rest.

The State of South Carolina has set
tied down for brief rest. No cleo
tion next summer. Thank God for
that. No legislature, no inaugural, no
anything now save foreign war or
two. 1t is good to have little rest
now and then. Union Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

"Are you a friend to William
Bliggins?" II
II should think not. indeed!"
'Then you'll hardly be interested
to hear that he has inherited a half
million dollars"
What! Our dear old Bill-N.
W. Agriculturist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
What Others Say
A Natural Affinity.

A Miss Man married Mr.. Beard at
Camden last week. 1t is very natural
that Man should want to acquire
Beard. .-Kingstree Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
Smile PrOyokers

DE man who wants de Office
don't sleep sound till he gifts it but
after he's on de inside he sleeps too
sound ter hear his friends knockin'
on de door. ATLANTA Constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

The S3 automatic razor stropper,
this week S1.5O.
Bright's Cash Store.
Office men, Attention: Get a
clipless paper fastener for 50.
Bright's Cash Store.
We always carry large assort-
ment of fresh cakes and crackers
from the National Biscuit Com
pany.
Timmons & Morgan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26
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 adults and children. DOC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Entered as second class matter a.
the postofice at Edgefeld. S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $l.50 per year
IN advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer's
uaGne.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-26

Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu-
tions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05

DAYTON deeply interested. He casually
referred TO having called on Hindutesr
that afternoon, and told of the advice
he had received to invest IN Rajah cop
per stock
"Rajah"" breathed Miss DAYTON eager
ly. Yes. do you know anything sbout
it,"
Dear me, no." smiled Tininghast, 81
haven't the slightest notions about money
and that SORT OF thing. But may 1 ask
IL you are going to be a copper queen
or a Hetty Green?''
"Oh, goodness, no! BDt one must do
something. you know she exclaimed.
Since 1 left the stage I've had to make
my money work for me-
And Is Hindutest your broker-or your
banker?''
MOO, not exactly" she seemed flus-
tered. You see. l admire the man and
know what his power is. He has paid
ME handsome profits on my investments.
have heard Mr.. Amberg speak of him
often. He has the utmost confidence II
him."
And does Amberg know that you fol-
low Hindutest's advice?'
oh, mercy. no, And | dare say he
wouldn't be interested, anyway. Nobody
knows l go to Hindutest; it's something
one doesn't mention. l just couldn't help
exclaiming about the RaJah stock. and
you guessed at my knowing Hindutest.
you must remember
But isn't il all right to go to such
people?''
There arr so many fakirs, You know.
But Hndutest is really remarkable. He
has helped me a great deal
Tillinghast left ut $3.50 and went at
once 10 Hindutest's house on Forty-fourth
Diminishing his motor. he slipped up the
stairs furtively and. looking at his watch
found il To be exactly twenty minutes to
ten. lie gave a soft tap on the glass to
the vestibul. door and il was opened
cautiously from within. Parker. in all
his ceremonial robes. hurried TiIlingha
iutO an inner room: where each, without
a word. rapidly began to divest himself
OF his clothing. They changed costumes
completely and in ten minutes time, Till
inghast stood forth before one OF the
pickering oil lights to undergo a critical
inspection from Parker. He looked quite
like the Obsedulous servant in the soft
glow; and the gilt serpent down low be-
the lower part Of his face. formed quite
a serviceable disguise.
Parker, in Tillinghast's evening clothes,
could not keep his fingers on the cloth.
He seemed as pleased as a baby.
You do exactly as arranged" whis-
pered TilinEhast 9
As Parker slipped out of the door with
"A nod. he cautioned in an undertone:
BE sure to bow low enough: answer
only when he tinkles the bell. and keep
the hood well over the lower part of your
face. sir"
The door had hardly closed when there
CAME light ring at the front bell. Til
lnghast swcOped forward. in his part as
an Oriental. opened the door. and bowed
profoundly to Mr.. Amberg, who seemed
nervous and excited and did not once
look at the cringing servant
Silently Tillinghast conducted him into
one Ct the individual waiting rooms, and
left him rapping an excited tattoo on his
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05
The Greater Deterrent.
rom the Pittsburgh Dispatch.

Prom the Pittsburgh Dispatch
A contractor in New York drove hi,
automobile at high speed past a ca,
that had stopped to take on passenpsrs
His offense was aggravated by the re.
fusal to obey the signals to halt ami
1t was only saved from being criminal
in character by his being arrested he
fore he had killed or MANNED anyone
These points the magistrate set forth
before imposing sentence, and then fined
him SIS.
OF course. it is true, as the New YorI,
papers commenting on the case saw. that
me OF so is large enough to be a
reminder to almost any one. But to A
man of his apparent circumstances IL
is not large enough to be more than =
reminder. For penalty that will be
strong deterrent to the class able TO
own automobiles almost any fine is in
adequate. In this case such a fine is
equivalent to the practice Of filming a
great corporation few thousand dollars
for rebates or criminal combinations
from which the participants make mil
lions.
II is one of the paradoxies of judicial
practice that in the matter of imposing
penalties the penalty is frequently i'm
posed on the class that feels il the least.
The offender of small means is frequently
sent to jail: the well-to-do man to whom
fine means at the most a temporary
curtailment of other expenditures is al
ways fined and never sent to prison.
We venture the assertion that for this
offeRse seventy-five hours in Jail would
Rave been greater deterrent than the
$40 fine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05
Fewer Medical Students.

AS shown by the journal of the Ameri-
can Medical Association the number OF
medical students in the United States
for the year ending June %, 1913, was
17.0i5, a decrease Of an below 1911, u
decrease of ASH below 1910 and a de-
crease of l1.l27 below 1904. when the high
est number of students were enrolled
In fact, it is the lowest number since
1900 of the total number of students.
1880 were in attendance at the so-calIed
regular colleges so at the homeopathic
and Sc at the eclectic colleges. The at
tendance at the regular colleges shows
a decrease of 1858 below that of last
year and 2,5O5 below 1911. In the homeo-
pathic colleges there was an increase of
twenty-three above the attendance of
1872, but a decrease of forty below the
total for 1911 The electic colleges show
a decrease OF fifty-two below 1872 and a
decrease Of III below ISL. The STATE
furnishing the largest number of stu
dents this year was New York. with
2,OsS. Pennsylvania contributed I,S75 and
Illinois 1874. The next States, in the
order OF the number of students con-
Tributed. are: Ohio, 795; Massachusetts,
so; Texas, 5s4; Missouri, So, and Ten
nessee, 4S6.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05
SAVED BY SHAWL STRAP.
Honest Leather Blessed by Survivors
of n Thrilling Episode.

As Prof. A. p. Coleman and his COM
panion, Frank Slower. were embarkins
at Beavermouth for a canoe trip sew
enty miles down the Columbia River,
Old Uncle" warned them Of an eight
een-mile canon, and told them that
only one man, OF many who had VEN
tured, had overcome through it alive.
Ihat was not exactly encouraging,
writes Prof. Coleman in his book, The
Canadian Rockies" but their traps
were in the canoe, and they pushed on.
Old Uncle's parting words were: well.
so long, boys! 1 wish ye may come
back safe; but I wouldn't risk my life
in that boat"
That afternoon was one Of enchant-
ment. The great river swiftly took Is
out Of mans dfshgured world, where
ak and fire had done their wicked
work, into the mysterious world of
mountains. Old Uncle's warnings were
absurd, and our expedition looked very
prosperous. Then we began to hear a
faint roar in the distance, and I noticed
that the mountains crowded together a
mile or two ahead in a way that looked
ominous- All at once the trees parted
to the left, and disclosed a downward
swoop Of water between the walls of
schist. and beyond that spouts Of foam.
II was Surprise rapids
We saw that IL would not be safe to
run any part of the rapids with our
small canoe. Why not build a strong
raft, and run swiftly and without labor
down to Lake Kinbasket? There was
plenty of lumber in the driftwood
stacked up by the eddy. In some run
away boom logs there were iron spikes,
which we chopped out and used.
With much hammering We fastened the
timbers and planks together, and then
tied the glacier rope round each end of
the raft to makeAit dOubly strong.
We made no haste in padding across
the eddy, for who knew what was be-
yond? Presently the current caught US,
and would have given much at that
moment to go back, but it was too late
One pitch followed another; the waves
half smothered Us at every leap. And
now. right ahead, was the worse point
OF all-what the Ottawa raftsmen call a
cellar. There was a strange sensation
Of sinking into the depths, and then
deluge OF water that II ped and trampIed
upon US. The raft struck heavily, and
was nearly dragged from under us.
The next moment we were above wa
ter again. half strangIed, but alive. We
were sure, however, that the packs un-
derneath the raft must have been torn
from their fastenings. The current now
moderated. and we gradually drew near
the right bank. Frank caught an over
hanging bough. and We soon moored
Dug craft near the shore.
Then We began TO realize that without
blankets, rife. frying pan. or az. life
would not be comfortable thing. In the
midst OF our lugubrious forebodings
FRANK caught sight OF something black
swayinS in the water undRr the raft.
Lhere were the packs, still fncIosed in
N
by the strap. We blessed the honest
leather Of that ancient shawl strap. and
no longer felt like shipwrecked mariners
on a desert island
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05

the air and dragged the eyelids heav-
lily down. Then came Parker. soft
footed and servile. insinuating his
graceful form into the room and sum
moning Tillinghast to the august pres
ence of Hindutest himself.
Ttllinghast entered the inner sane
tuna back parlOr transformed into
throne room. On little raised place
sat Hindutest. fauntingly trapped out
in royal purple and scarlet: golden To-
Gusts winged their brOidered way up
the unbelievable brocades that seemed
to have been flung upon his lovely,
princely person. The pedestal was
massed with silk rugs. and the chair
itself richly carved and studded with
barbarous, flaming jewels. The walls
were hung with tapestry; all was as a
king might wish il.
Tillinghast's business was brief He
merely had his palm read, and asked a
few pertinent questions about the stock
market; though he knew little or moth
ing of it himself, he readily sensed Hindu
tests interest as the medium urged him
to buy shares in new COPIED mine,
called "Rajah." His latest said success in
copper speculation was written down in
his palm by the. gods. Their signature
was irrCvoCable.
The interview over. Tillinghast prom
iscd to come again. and Hindutest tapped
4 single tinkle on shell bell beside him.
whereupOn the humble Parker scraped
his way into the room backward, bowed
with his hands on the floor and con-
Quoted Tillinghast from the room, as
though cabalIstiC court reception had
just been completed.
Tillinghdst took particular note Of the
fact that Parker was not permitted to
face his master; he had read of the Gus
tom in a book OF Indian lore that had
bored him less than the company in a
house party the winter before.
Near the street door TiIlinGhast. with
out turning toward Parker. said out Of
the side of his mouth:
What time are you through work."
Twelve o'clock. sir" breathed Parker
But ] set To go 10 supper from 6 10 S.
when Hindutest is not receiving"
Good" exclaimed TiIlinghast softly.
Call at my rooms at sharp. Maybe 1
can get you back INTO the club" he
slipped Parker card bearing his address
and left at once.
Tillinghast was just sitting down to
dinner alone in his rooms when his man
informed him that a person named Par
ker wished to see him.
"Oh, confound it, Srumbled TillinE-
hast, pushing back his chair. Cant a
man have moments peace? Here I'd
managed to dismiss Hindutest from my
mind for dinner at least. and then this
fellow comes bobbing up
In his conversation with Parker. how
ever he forgot all about the meal and
became much excited. The interview
lasted nearly an hour, and when it was
over Tillinghast gave Parker a S3O bill
and assured him that his position would
he open for him at the club, according
to his desire.
Finishing his dinner hastily, TillinE-
hast, already in evening clothes, set forth
in his auto TO call upon Miss DAYTON.
AdrOitly bringing the conversation
around TO mystic mattera he found Miss
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05

his monumental calm, and then bowed
and scraped himself backwards out OF
the room, as Parker had habituaIly done.
Next afternoon at the club, Tillinghast
encountered the same man who knew
something of Hindutest =
II see that Rajah stock Hlndutest was
interested in has proved a fake" he re-
marked.
rs that so?' queried Tillinghast.
young Tyson nearly got nipped; but
Providence seems to play into his hands
Just met him in the hall: he got a certi-
fed check in his moons mail from Hindu
test, covering his Investment Guess
Hindutest is all right. after ALL"
''Oh," answered Tillinghast languidIy,
Il suppose some of those fakirs are all
right-there has to be an exception or
two TO prove the rule
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05
Dick s7sIFeIIer and the MarchIoue.,

From the London Chronicle.
Mr.. Richard Swiveller, perpetual grand
master Of the Order of ApoIlos, and some
time clerk to Sampson Brass, ESQ. at
torney. of Bevis Marke. was learned in
purl. His sorrow that grown men should
not know IL could surpass only his sur
prise that the marchioness should have
tasted beer .only in sips. For 1t was a
hagon Of~ereaming purl that Mr.. Swivel
Ter introduced into the cellar kitchen on
that memorable night he discovered the
little slayy cooling her eye at the key
hole and eager for company set him
self to teach her cribbage. 1t must rank
as one OF the greatest nights, not only
in Mr.. Swiyeller's life, but 10 all fiction.
Purl was then hot ale, well spiced with
nutmeg and laced with q measure OF
gin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-10-05
Clever and Mysterious Society Bur
\1TRe$2S; S ST., !,
! GNzING !.
Chr0nicliD9 tho cCtnrtlin3
cOnaeGfOD Of d Hindu fnKi1

In this story Sardonis Tnlinghast. a
Young society man who has many
friends in the underworld. gets track of
a Hindu fakfr who has a young girl in
his power. He runs across friend
who is in love with the girl and to-
gether they plan TO get the girl away
from the Hindu. After an exciting chase
through the fortune-teller's house and a
leap through a second-story window,
they corner the Hindu in an alley and
obtain from him a startling confession