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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
WEARING ON NERVES
DUTIES OF TRAIN DISPATCHER
MOST ONEROUS.
Man Directly Responsible for the
Lives of Passengers and the Safe
Transportation of Freight
Must Be Gifted.

Since safety first" became the
slogan of railroads about five years
ago, as opposed to get there quick,
there has been a most gratifying de
crease. in the, number of accidents
Railroads everywhere have beer
forced by public opinion to adopt the
best mechanical appliances and tc
make the most stringent regulations
for the protection of passengers. One
road which had had number Of ac
cidents attended by loss Of life, was
compelled to reorganize it's entire
signal system, as result Of public
feeling after disclosures of con
gressional investigation.
Pacific coast railroads have had few
bad wrecks in recent years, and one
system operating on the Coaet boasts
that it has carried S,000,00O passen
gers an average of one mile without
Il single fatality.
The man directly responsible for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Doll TOO Much Like Baby.

This is a true story: There is little
girl on the East side OF New York to
whom a beautiful woman wanted to
give a doll The woman brought the
little girl into her luxurious home one
day and put into her arms a doll
such doll as is popularity supposed to
be dear to the hearts Of little girls
who live on the East side. But the
little girl drew back with an ugly
scowl. She didn't want the doll, and
she said so. The beautiful woman
thought her very ungrateful child.
1t was not until some time after
ward the little girl explained. She'd
always had babies to take care Of, she
said. Shed had them to lug around
with her almost as soon as she was
able to walk. She loved them, Of
course, but at play time--when there
was such a thing as play ttme-she
really didn't want doll. It was too
much like the Jabies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Inventor of Steel RalIa.

: The first modern steel rails Of the
type which made high speed railway
operation possible were designed by
Plimmon Henry Dudley, who was born
at Freedom, o., seventy-one years ago
II became a civil and metallurgical
engineer, and after four years as chief
engineer Of the city Of Akron, o. he
turned his attention to railroading and
transportation problems.
Dudley's first invention, the dyna
graph, was made in 1874 He perfect
ed the track indicator in 1880 and
three years later designed the first
five-inch steel rails used in America. In
1892 he introduced the first six-inch
10O-pourG rails. Another Of his inven,
tions which made the famous flyers
of today possible was the stremmato-
graph. an instrument for obtaining and
registering strains in rails under NOV
ing trains.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
IN A LITERARY BROTHcn..uUD
Men of Great Literary Attainments
Whose Friendship Has Been Made
Matter of History.

1t was Rosetti the great friend, who
described Mr.. Theodore Watts-Dun-
ton, the famous poet, novelist and crit
ic, as "A Hero of Friendship" Feel
ings of almost brotherly love existed
between Watts-Dunton and Tennyson,
Browning, James Russell Lowell,
George Borrow, Millais, Holman Hunt
and Swinburne, to mention but few
of famous literary brotherhood. In
deed, the intimacy which existed be-
tween Swinburne and Watts-Dunton,
which might well be described as one
OF the most beautiful friendships in
the history of literature and art, led
to their being referred to as David
and Jonathan"
For many years they were never
separated. They lived together at the
Pines, Putney, took their summer holi-
days in company, and practically spent
every working hour together, discuss
ing literary matters and affairs. All
Swinburne's papers were left TO Mr..
Watts-Dunton, and it was hoped that
he would write the famous poets bi-
ography.
Like many other literary men, Mr..
Watts-Dunton cared little for society,
although occasionally he rGs lured
forth to play the lion" at big rccep-
tions. 1t was on enc such occasion
that guest came up to him and
shook his hands in such an effusive
manner as to embarrass the novel
ist.
It see" said the stranger, "ycu don't
know me from Adam"
my dear sir" said Mr.. Watts-Dun.
ton, II never knew Adam"
It Is said that this was the only
occasion when Mr.. Watts-Dunton per-
petrated a joke. At the same time
he was one of the kindliest of men,
and, unlike other recluses, took the
greatest interest in the affairs Of the
world. Wireless telegraphy appealed
to him very much, and the story OF
the rescue of the passengers and crew
Of the Volturno moved him to tears.
ut was the grandest thing of my
time" he once exclaimed, the sum-
moning of all those ships to the res
cue"
The novelist, by the way, was
great believer in hard work. All his
life he was accustomed to getting up
at six o'clock or soon after, and go
ing to bed at II at night; and he
could invariably be seen each after.
noon during the fine weather taking
his two-mile walk across Putney
Heath by the road he and Swinburne
go often trod together.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
BIackbird Starts Trains.

The police and railroad authorities
at the station of Basle, Switzerland,
have been searching for the last
two months for the criminal who has
been giving the regulation whistle for
the departure of trains from the depot
at regular hours and thereby endanger.
ing the traffic. Several trains were
sent off before their time by these
whistles, and had to be called back,
while in some cases collisions were
narrowly avoided. The culprit was
found in blackbird, who had built q
nest inside the depot and learned to
initiate the guards whistle. Gen
darmes received orders to shoot it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Volcanoes Again In Action.

Some of the volcanoes in the Sanglr
islands are in eruption. The streams
of lava have burned down woods and
cocoa plantations, and rain Of stone
has caused damage throughout the
whole surrounding country. Above a
hundred houses have collapsed. Sew.
eral Of the Sangir islands, which are
almost midway between Mindanao
Philippines, and Celebes, have active
volcanoes, the most important being
Gukong Abu, on Great Sangir, by
eruption Of which many thousands of
lives have been lost. It's worst re.
corded outbursts were in I'LL, 1872,
1856, 1923 and 1892. In the last men.
toned year the northwest portion OF
the island entirely disappeared, car
rying 1000 people with 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
T6llqll5jel55Izll5 5Iz E
kConducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
ITO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY.

ITO PROMC Z EFFlCl6NSl
The New York City Federation OF
Womens Clubs at a recent meeting,
adopted a resolution which we COM
mend to similar bodies the country
over. 1t reads:
Whereas, all railroads now require
abstinence from alcoholic liquors OF
all conductors, engineers, fremen,
train dispatchers and switchmen in
the interest Of public safety; and
Whereas, the secretary of the navy
has issued an order abolishing the Of
;fcers' wine mess aboard warships in
the interest of efficiency; and
Whereas, the commissioner OF In
dian affairs has set the example OF
total abstinence and appealed to. all
iemployes in the Indian department
to be personal object-lesson in the
enforcement of the laws fcrbidding
the sale of liquors to Indians; and
Whereas, business firms are insist
ing upon, abstinence from the use OF
liquors as a prevention against accl'
dents, and because OF its relation TO
efficiency: therefore,
Be it resolved. that we appeal to
the board Of education to require ab-
stinence from alcoholic liquors of all
members of the supervising force
OF the public schools of the city OF
New York, including superintendent
and principals of all teachers. clerks,
janitors and their assistants, i'll the in
terest of efficiency. and for the sake
of the example set before the youth
committed to their care.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Haqar or Flight.

Hagar, which in Hebrew means
flight" was the handmaiden Of Sa.
rah and mother of Abraham's eldest
son Ishmael. She was Of Egyptian
origin. Her flight. as recorded in
Genesis 16 and her expulsion, chapter
21, are from the Jahvlstic and Elohis-
tic sources respectively, and present
interesting points Of comparison. She
was regarded as the ancestress of the
Hagarenes or Hagarites, described in
l Chronicles, $40, and Paul uses her
rs type of the old covenant (SinaD
and the earthly Jerusalem In Gala
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
THERE'S A REASON.

Scientific investigation has demon
strated that the drinking Of glass Of
wine or beer lowers a mans muscu-
lar efficiency for. "a hours about 8
per cent Three glasses day regu-
larly is cumulative in its effect. In
~ days ordinary muscular efficiency
goes down % pc, cent in the average,
and mental activity ~ per cent. This.
observe, is the result OF the use Of the
"milder drinks beer and. wine, not
OF whisky There is good business
reason. we see, for the elimination Of
the drinking employe by railroad COM
panies and industrial corporations.
There IS a common-sense reason for
the order Of the secretary Of the
navy banishing the officers wine
MESS There is every reason-scien-
tific. economic, moral-for the aboli-
tim of the. liquor iraffic throughout
these United States and all territories
s1Dject to the jurisdiction thereof.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23

tile against his skin the colored man
dropped his truck and ran into the
street, shouting Justify.
Instead of aiding the terror-stricken
man his dark-skinned companions
laughed at him and assured him they
could see nothing on his wrist, and
declared that the liquid refreshments
he took with his monday meal had
made him "see things"
Beads of perspiration trickled down
Thomas face as he tried to rid him
self Of his live bracelet.
Suddenly the reptile uncoiled it.
self, dropped to the street, and wrig-
gled through a crevice in the wharf.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Miqht Wed a Bachelor.

A little girl of six sat looking
thoughtfully out the window of her
home the other day. Her mother
asked the cause of her seriousness.
ooh, she replied, 'T was just think.
ing that when l grow up to be big
lady I'm a-goin' to get married and
have three children"
The parent was surprised and
amused.
well, you will be very fortunate,
indeed" she said.
Then the little girl again lapsed into
thought. Finally she said:
"But you can never tell, mother. I
might marry bachelor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
FULGHUM OATS.

/ am prepared to fill orders
for the celebrated Fulghum
Oats that were grown, threshed
and recleaned right on my own
farm. know what they are
and am not afraid to recommend
them. have 400 bushels for
sale but as orders are already
coming in do not wait too late
to secure what you need.
Price $50 per bushel cash.
w. E. Prescott,
Modcc, S. c., r. F. D:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
A Good Drug Store.

1t takes more than stock of
drugs and good intentions to make
a good drug store. 1t requires an
intimate knowledge of weighing,
measuring and mixing, which comes
only after careful study and expert
ence. Your prescriptions will be
properly filled at our store. We
have every modern facility and-we
know how.
Penn & Holstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Worthy of Remembrance.

The two hundredth anniversary of
the birth of Ephraim Williams, founder
Of Williams college, will be celebrated
by that institution on October next.
Unlike most college founders, VIII
liams was not a clergyman, but a SOL
dier. For his fight against the French
in Canada the commonwealth Of Mas
sachusetts gave him 200 acres, on
which he erected Fort Massachusetts.
Caught by an ambuscade of French
and Indians, he was shot in the head
in 1755 and died, leaving funds for the
beginning of the college on the site
of the fort.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
the small print at the stipulated dis.

the small print at the stipulated dis.
tance.
The experiment was witnessed by a
Liverpool dock-master. He was a
thinking man, and saw great possible
ties in this learned jest. He straight
way adapted the principle to light
house requirements, and forthwith the
modern reflected light, with its miles
Of reflected range and untold life-sav-
ing powers, sprang into being.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
NORWAY FOLLOWS SUIT.

Word has reached Washington that
the Norwegian parliament has fol-
lowed the lead of Secretary Daniels
Of our navy department and adopted
a resolution prohibiting the use Of in
toxicating liquors by officers Of the
Norwegian army and navy during
their terms Of service. Enlisted men
were already enforced abstainers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
ALCOHOL IS UNNECESSARY.

Alcohol is not necessary to any
healthy individual. To some it is q
luxury. To some great temptation.
Alcohol is not essential; not only 80,
but it is absolutely deleterious to life
When 1t Is formed by living matter 1t
is got rid of as soon as possible
Prof, Simms Woodhead, Sunderland.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
I-luht Humor,

In the latter half of the eighteenth
century one Of the members of little
scientific society in Liverpool, Eng
land, laid curious wager. He bet a
brother scientist that he would read a
newspaper by the light Of a farthing
dip at distance of 80 feet. The B.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23

man who drinks moderately ougnL 10
he allowed to have what he wants
What is his name?" asked Mr..
Dooiey. what novel is he in?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
CITY oEPoRTs LARGE BALANCE.

That it's no-license policy has in no
way proved detrimental to the finan-
cial condition of Aledo, ILL.,, a city
.whjHh has been dry for thirty years,
is shown by balance of S43,067.45 in
the treasury. "Aledo has no bonded
Indebtedness" says the city treasurer.
about $4,000 was assessed against
the city as a public benefit for our
five miles Of pavement, which is all
the city owes. We have large part
of our city severed, also have a good
water system and as good flre-fghting
apparatus as any city in the state Of
three times our population"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
FIGHT AGAINST BEER.

So grave are the evils caused by
beer drinking that the fight against
beer should now be conducted as
strenuously as that against stronger
liquors.-Dr. Legrain, Paris. France,
Noted Alienist-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Chile Improving Railroad Lines.

Chile will raise $50 this year
for improvements en- state railroads
and s22,921,215 for betterments will
be raised in the next five years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23

Ae is always afraid he may issue
the dread "Lsp-order," which may
cause a head-on collision.
the movement of trains and the lives
Of persons carried by them is the
train dispatcher-a telegraph operator
chosen for this work because Of his
mathematical ability, his steady
nerves, good habits, executive qualif-
cations and knnUle1~" 30
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Penn & Holstein.

for Weakness and Loss of Appetite
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,-
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. \ true tonic
ard SIRE Appetizer. For adults and children. SOC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-23
Copyright 1909, BY c. E. Zimmerman co...No,

Put some money in the Bank of
Edgefeld and you will defeat pow
erty. Everybody has a horror of
poverty. There is only one way to
insure againstit, t hat is to cult
vate a habit of thrift which you
Can easily do by putting money in
this bank. Courteous and prompt
attention given to all business.
:. Nicholson Vice.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26
ASH.

Na.f Fob a5-Tha ground hog
certainly must have seen his shadow
from the extrenelv cold weather we
have had ami arc continuing to have
Nessfs. Bun ana Greatly Herring
ten. who have been cut west sever
al weeks came back to their uncles,
MI Pick Roebuck. ST, last Tuesday,
Mr. {. u. kuykendall and fami-
IT, FOLEY Martin and wife and son,
Edgar, went to Mr.. Pick Roebuck s
ST. Wednesday night and played
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26
PLANS TO PROTECT
AGAINST THE QuACKS
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
TO SEC IRE LEGISLATION TO
PROTECT PROFESSION.
VIII Ask for a Uniform Educational
Standard for All Applicants
for License TO Practice
Medicine.
b. the United Prcgs.

Chicago. Feb. aG-A nationwide
program TO prevent an oL-coming
race Of ''quack doctors was outlin-
Cd here today when the Fedora
tioa Of State Medical Boards Of the
United States went into session. The
federation is striving to bring about
Uniform legislation and & uniform,
minimum educational standard,
both preliminary and professional
fol- all applicants for license to prae-
tice medicine.
Eminent physicians, representing
all branches of the healing art, from
the homeopathic to the eclectics and
mental healers. were ready TO pres
ent their diagnoses Of @aihng sec
tons of the various state laws goT-
erHing the requirements for secur-
ing a physicians certificate, with a
recommendation for the proper
desc" 10 be administered TO effect
a cure
Most state boards are obliged to
recognize all Of the medical col
iaees in their own state whether they
are good or bad schools" said Otto
Is. Huffman, secretary-treasurer OF
the Nea York State Medical Board.
The American Medical Associa-
tion's list Of medical schools Is mot
sufficient because 1t considers ae-
captabIe some schools that are nof
acceptable to some of the high
standard medical boards
THE Federation is on record as
fayoring the establishment Of uni
form laws that shall require star
dard high-schooi education before a
person may take mp the study OF
medicine. a four years course in the
study Of medicine. and medical col
! leges to have abundant hospital aud
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

ai5aeHs4TS connections for giving
stga~ats the necessary practical ex-
Y6GisHee.
Al present there is d hatoeogen-
eous lot o. laws in she country rel
atire to tho practice OF medicine aHG
the requirements ia 10 two states
are exactly alike. Very few state
boards have facilities for passing
upon the credeutia is Of the appli-
cants for entrance to the medical
licensing examinations. The creden-
tials as TO the high school require
ments should be passed upon by one
thoroughly familiar with high
when the federation's standard
goes into effect ii will be impossible
for anyone to be graduated from a
medical college before he reaches the
age OF %. This is really entirely
too low q standard bur it will be q
great advance. It is aot ques-
ton of fewer doctors but better doc
tors.
The greatest abuse today is a
loop hole that may be found in the
laws and regulations OF nearly all
state boards which provide that 40
plieants for { license TO practice
shall furnish Il credential Of having
passed such and such and such al
or its equivalent This
word equivalent provides the loop
hole. An applicant may have been
examined by anybotE anywhere, and
furnished certificate saving that he
has passed an examination which is
the equivalent Of the educational
standard required 1.4is abnse must
be corrected
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

Tim Newton Of the Henry COM
munity authorizes the announce
ment that he is candidate for
commissioner Of precinct number
one. Mr.. Newton announces subject
to the action of the democratic
primary to be held ia July. He
is we'll known to a considerable
portion OF the citizenship CT the
county He has resided In the
county about twenty-siX years, max
ing his home Al different periods
In the Midlothian community. N
WaAaAachie, Red Cak and Henry.
He has been connected with the
offices OF both the Central and
Katy in this city. He is good
citizen, a man whose character is
above reproach and is thorough Y
qualified for the duties OF com
missioner While progressive i'll his
ideas he believes the funds of the
county should be economically adj
ministered. He promises that =
elected he viii be the commits
aionef Of the whole precinct aud
5aat it viii bea his endeasor 70
see that every community receives
lis share OF all expenditures OF
money and labor III the improve
nenta OF the roads, He says that
while every community cannot have
! d pike road it can have good dir
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26
days last week with her brother

Gays last week with her brother
a. RAY.
MIS- Nellie Cox Was a pleasant
caller of Mrs, Baford Chites Sun
LAY
We are glad to report Mrs. Lon
Hawkins able 70 be.up again,
There vas forty-tHo party az
Miss Cavtie Carrots Saturday nigh
Mr., and Mrs. A C. Moses OF Ray
ispent Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
is. H. Moses.
! Miss Nellie Cox spent the past
week with her brother.
/ Messrs Victor Williams and Doug
las Black burn were i'll our COM
munity Sunday.
Mr. Frank Wheatley and Miss
Lucl.e Heath Of Ray were the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. l.. Roebuck and
children. Ruth and Christine were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rick
Roebuck senior, Sunday
Messrs Otto and Ernest William
visited their grand parents at Ray
Saturday.
Miss Mamie Moses called or
Miss Eugene Smith Thursday.
Mr.. cleo Parten spent last We'd
Eesday with Mr.. Howard Cox.
Messrs Ed South and Hollie Jac-
obs were seen il our community
Sunday afternoon.
Meadames Nantreese and Horn
srent one day last week with Mrs.
Matthews.
Messrs W. s. Cox and Roger
Carroll left Monday morning for
Corpus Christi and other points
iii south Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

Mrs Anita Baldwin McClaughry.
daughter of Laeh2 Baldwin, to
4itted she II the Anita baldwin,
" hose name apYear= a. tie composer
of ghe incidental masi. Of "Gmal.
Ha Ientmaker
Critics thought wei O, the ma~
sic. which is part Of the Persian
atmosphere, hut none Of them
thought to connect the name of
'AH!ja Baldwin on the program
with the California siFl ~ho in
heritr3 tie Baldwin millions. And
tue management 4ia not Announce
H. Identity. asealse she had asked
.ra= tfa mus5r should be given an
opportunity on its own merits. 1b6
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

In attempting 10 bring about uni
yersal peace Carnegie has certainly
undertaken job which will enable
him to die poor II he continues TO
subscribe as liberally in the future
as in the past.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

Again We rise TO remark that
biz man in the governors office at
Austin can accomplish but little un-
less he has some men OF at least the
average size in the Legislature.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

IS a most essential feature of the
model house, as it is necessary
comfort to any home. Better put
money in perfecting the sanitary
system. thereby insuring the health
End comfort OF your family. than
spending it for fine furnishings
The plumbing systems adapted by
Cronk &C., are absolutely perfect
Meet every requirement at moderate
cost.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-02-26

Suffer has brought sun 10 recover
The Office of governor of New YORK.
and now his picture will find its way
back to the first page. In the mean
time we sincerely hope he has comb
cd his hair.