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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-26
May Reduce Crop Damage.

my heuuee crop Damage.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
acreage under cultivation in the Unit
60 states is larger than ever before.
ana that the crops are greater, the cost
OF fOodstufIs continually mounts up
ward. Meanwhile the destruction Of
farm and orchard crops by insects and
rodents amounts TO many millions each
year If any part Of this loss can be
prevented IL will be so much clear gain
Since birds perform such invaluable ser
vice, every efforts should be made 70
protect them. This can be done by fur
nishing nesting boxes for certain spe-
cies to nest in as swallows. martins,
Wrens- WOodpeckers, great crested fly
catchers and others; by planting berry
bearing shrubs about the farm and or
chard as food for the birds in winter,
and by the establishment Of bird sane
tuaries where birds may be reasonably
safe from their natural enemies and be
permitted TO live and breed in absolute
security as far as man is concerned.
Last, but not least important may be
mentioned the element Of safety from
cats Friendly overtures from house
holders who regard tabby as a neCes-
sary members Of the family are not
likely to be successful. or II so the ex-
pertinent is apt to end in the death Of
the cOnfiding birds. Birds and cats do
not thrive in the same neighborhood-'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-26

sionaI engagements with a number or
the largest bands and Orchestras in
the United States and Europe He has
had Is years service in the United
States army. There are many other
cornet. baritone. trombone and bass
musicians are capable OF doubling in
strings. meaning that they can play
orchestra instruments as Wen as band
instruments.
The 9Th infantry band was first
heard in Fl PasO in the Army day pa
rade and has since been heard in
Cleveland square at one OF the COM
plimentary concerts given by Gen.
John J. Pershing for the people Of Il
PaEO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-26

them out The bills. tongues. feet anu
to this end The bark Of trees also
forms fayorite shelter for numerous
insects, and behold the wrens. nut
hatches,' Warblers., creepers, with
SnarpesI OF eyes and slenderest Of bills.
The air is full Of flying insects. and 10
take care of these there are the swaI-
lows, swifts and nighthawks. whose
wings and bodies are so shaped as to
endoW them with the speed and agility
necessary to follow ali the TURNS ana
winnings Of their nimble insect prey.
The whippoorwills attend to the night
flying insects when most birds are
asleep while the hawks by day and the
owls by night supplement the work Of
other birds and have a special function
of their own, the destruction Of nOxious
rOdents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-26

arranged around the walls Of the old
mission church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
PHRASE MAKING.

President Wilson has made some=
what Of "a reputation for phrase-mak..
ing but there are other leading Dom
ocratsY who are adopts al, this and to
prove this we give our, readers tile
following from the pen Of William
Randolph Hearst, the great Demo:
cratic publisher and political leader:
sThe next president Of the United
States will be d man and an Ameri.
can, a worthy succe ssorl Of Washing
ton and Jefferson; o. Madison and
Monroe, OF Jackson and Lincoln. The
PEOPLE have had enough Of pusillani-
nous pedag oguesIa and yainglorious vi;
sionaries. They have had enough Of
rnpatrioti cEand Impractical theorists,
whose idea Of courtesy foreign peo-
pies Is disloyaltys to our own. They
Lave had enough of anemic students
Of the outgro@nS past and unbalanced
ideaiists Of an impossible future.,fis,s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
a HORSE 1 : FOR SALE; i |

(From the Kansas City Start
s The late Senator lkins used to5tell
q 9. story Of Bige Brown.
Bige, he explained lived in Elkins.
Meeting him one day in the main
street, the senator said I, z, Z,
Bige. do you KNOW III shihiybcdy
that's got a horse for sale?.
Blse ehbeWing gum, gave the, sem
ator a patronizing smile. ~ s. II. w
Well, senator" he said, 81 guess tass
RiiE Hurstthas.9t I :soldlt one yes.
terday. ss1ntasg S. siEE 4Sa 4:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
..DOlII:NlllG:d.T,y
COULD Nor RESIST s Isl

COULD NOT RESIST 4 N !!
When Col. Hodges was taken up
into the mountain top and belieid
what the bosses had 10 promise him
he could not summon the courage
to say, Get thee hence, satan.i,' n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
& SEVEN N YEARS II M q AVIATION I,


!, Less than seven years ago, near
s,arls' octave Ghanutes drove an aero;
plane round q circular course. As
eiist,Aero. Siup had not been notified
O. 9 me " 1rlai, me could not collect the
siV -, I prize s9nng up Tor that Won
.Ii1E,I, aieat, @hich until then only
theSWr rights 3 had done. 5s.ts
Less than five years ago Louis
Bleriot woke worldwide enthusiasm
by flying across the English Chan,
mel. His flight was thirty
two miles from Calais in thirty-seys
en minute, y 4 Y. 4 4, II 81
Y Waiter i !. tBroes,EI wy ,an Amsrto,n
flew on on Saturday from "a london,
suburb to- a Paris suburb and back
Hin seven hours three minutes and
six seconds Of actsial flight His
distance was NOR, uTS Than 500 Imiies.
his average I Sspee 81 Il IN | IL mIlcs : :;
hour. But Iii ongh liz made the trim
both ways In halt the actual frayels
ing time 81? th1e1 fastest nasson on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
80 -
.WHEN2l

The papers are saying rebel tris
umphs Is almost certain In Mexico
now: Wien was &c otherwise? Car.
rama and Villa were certain to sue
coed from the first. on general
principles every Mexican IS "a rebel.
As soon as the present ones prevail.
the new ones against them will al.
50 be certain Of success! Tie iron
hand or even a piaz or a villa VIII
in time be chopped on if insists
on supremacy. The sternest AMI
strongest rule will either have 10
run or die. Mexico Is never happy
sxeepting when Il Is unhappy. ~
Parkersburg State Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14

nv ~ 2 9sS tffsa 5Es3sls9s
Others, to read the Interview OF Col.
Wylie Beall published in teday''s pa
|lper telling how the bosses pushed
him aside at Parkersburg and fore
ed tile nomination Of Col. Hod ges
upon the convention. He tells how
GEL. Shaver, the D Democratic state
chairman, who Isl by virtue Of his
high officefsupposed to give, allscans
didates fair treatment, came to- him
at the behest of his bosses and de-
mandcdi that Col. Beall get out;oflthe
race. ~
TheiWheeling Intelligencer, in dis
cussing this interview, gives express
sion oisome very forcible anu time
views and we like the vim and
yigor the Intelligencers puts intb Isl
statements, which follows:
THE Infamy Revealed. "a
\ i%rhet Intelligencer this morning
prints an authorized interyiewEwith
Col. ,Tyiieg Beall t@ilfchS tcoaplntely
|ircyeals the. iniauitysconnecto With
his defeat for the nomination for
Congressman7at=Largc at the State
Democratic convention. sItGconfirms
and corroborates allSthat The Intel
|ligohcer has said with respect totthe
boss-rule OF that convention and the
dictation of tile. nomination Of DR..
Hodges by the Representatives gof
Senator Chiffon and x=SenatoriW
son, with the aid Of the federal Of
ficeholders. directly under tho or
ders of thee old Dust Twins com
bination.
According to Col. Beall' rs recital
of the incidents leading up 90 his
candidacy, the assurance he was Civ
en-. of support by Senator Chiffon
personally and the manner in which
the treachery Of the corrupt ring was
|Iregsaale d SO sllinss the story ofBthe
ouble5cross administered to lin al
Parkersburg ought to make Boss
AiarpbYs Of Iammany reen with
genyy, Col .gealli also confirms what
Tho [Intelligenccr has al along
|elainneti. j tilatl Dr.,s Hotl ses knew oi,
the plot to dump the Brooke county
candidate and .was awilling aces.
Sorry to the enling ofAthe plotterS
and the infamy Of broken promises
and personally. given pledges. II
was really one Of the coolest cut.
throat performances the; corrupt tand
y.enal ring ruling I Wesf vifgfniat
Democracy has yet pulled on. ii
puts a distinct stain on the nomina.
tion Of DR.. Hodges that will grow
more;livid as the campaign pro-
lgressess' li.E,Si tIl73 az me ss3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS. a.

We are authorized fto announce
the sandidaey 81 the hon. Gee! az
White, OF Weston, for the RepubliS
can nomination OF Congressman fiji
the First CON ressio district. Ystbs
ject to the action OF the Republican
congressional convention 10 be. held
in Fairmont on July 81, 914.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14
RECALL NEEDED

1nviewyof the foursyear tern, ofof.
flee preceded in the charter for. the
utayorand copncilmen. the recall pro.
vision should be adopted.-cincin-
natl Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-14

LUKE McLUKE SAYS!
b sio--FT51.
Just becausa J q man ID 4 AZ ias SIS
fountain per. and a leather coycrellI
check book sticking out ofghisj poclS4
ct all the time Is no Sign sthat III
,hasianythings in the bank. n 4.
The only way In Which IS ono boys
take after their fathers fst I'd !weaI,!
Paws old pants cut DOWN. ss''s4
I After a woman las raised a family,
she may$not have much Uses for ihtt
husband But at that she, Ithinks
more:of the'old man .thanjshe does OF
the newiwoman. ~ "a. R5,kgI
II never could understand wlty,swe
bar tile EGhinese. Theysare mighty
good citizens when you Think it|
over. /. You$neYer saw a barber shop
filled with Chinese get tinghlair cuts
on Saturday nights when 3yojtl ar.
trying to get a shave.
One Of the first things n woman
learnsswhen;s she butts into. socie:ytis
that IS very improper 10 sfake
.handssas sifsshe meant; il. a
Furthermore: IL a s,voman insists,
upon going out dressed In n combis
nation and q pair Of Stockings, shel
can't blame tile men 7 for 5atlmirina
thesbabylribbon: h n
Another trouble WITH itl,e swsoSir,d is
THAT too many men men si1llae,nie, 4, ia
School Of Experience & n if Z, snisIt
school. r # y s. Il d d M
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Nicholls-Landrum.

Invitations have been received to
the marriage of Mr.. Landrum of
Aiken county who has many rela-
tives in Edgefeld, to Miss Nichols
of Philadelphia, the following be-
ing copy:
Mrs. Benjamin. Franklin Nichols
requests the honour of your pres
ence at the marriage of her daughter
Katherine Louise to Mr.. John Has
tings Landrum on Wednesday eve
ming. June the third at seven-thirty
o'clock ST. Mary's Protestant Epls-
copal Church Thirty-nine Sixteen
Locust Street West Philadelphia.
Reception at the Parish House i'm
mediately following the ceremony.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Closing Exercises of High School

The first session of the Edgefelo
High School was brought to a for
mai close Thursday evening. There
were no graduates this year, as an
other grade has been added for the
session of l9l4-l5, those completing
the course of the past session will
enter the higher grade. The clos
ing exercises opened with prayer by
Rev. E. G. Bailey, and were pre-
sided over Thursday evening by
Superintendent r. J. Lyon. Mr..
A. E. Padgett, the chairman of the
board of trustees, made report of
the schools finances which showed
that all salaries and accounts have
been paid, leaving a small balance
in the treasury. Mr.. Padgett com
mended Superintendent Lyon for
the success that has been achieved
during the first session of the High
School.
AT the beginning of the session a
gold medal was offered to the pu-
pill who made the highest average
in all studies for the session. Miss
Lula QUITS, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. QUITS, of Nlckendree,
was awarded this prize. The
South Carolina Dental association,
through DIR. J. S. Byrd and DR.. A.
FL. Corley, offered gold medal to
the student that wrote the best es-
say on oral hygiene. This was won
by Mr.. Lr'her Byrd. These medals
were pre-, l in Il very graceful
manner b. AGovernor &. c. Shep-
pard.
The literary address was deliv-
cred by Prof. John G. Clinkscales,
a member of the faculty of Wofford
college. His remarks were ad-
dressed chiefly to the school child
rem and young people, giving them
much wholesome advice and many
timely admonitions. He urged all
of the students present to press for
ward with their education until
they complete their college course.
He stressed the importance OF
thoroughness while pursuing the
High School course, and also en-
phasized the Importance of forming
strong Christian characters. His
address was rendered the more
effective by frequent references to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Woman's Missionary Union.

The Woman's Missionary Union
of Edgeield association will hold
their annaal meeting, celebrating
this year the tenth year of their or
ganization, at Bethany church Au-
gust 36 and 81, Wednesday and
Thursday. 1t is greatly desired that
in celebration Of this tenth ami
versary, that every society will make
special effort 10 meet all financial
apportionments by the meeting at
Bethany. We expect also to have
with US on this occasion: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lake, and Mrs. j. d.
Chapman, president of the state w.
M. L.
Mrs. J. L. Minis, Assoc. Supt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Their Fifth Birthday.

Mary and Martha Thurmond, the
sweet little twins of Hon. and Mrs.
J. VIM. Thurmond, celebrated their
fifth birth lay Saturday afternoon
from 5 to I o'clock. A large nun.
Der of their little friends were in
yited to share the pleasures of, the
afternoon with them. On the lawn
and on the broad piazzas the merry
little company romped and played
games until their little forms were
weary. But they we've soon refresh
ed by the delicious ice cream and
cake that were served. The sweet
little hostesses received a number
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
MIR. Glover Grateful.

! desire to express my profound
thanks to my friends, both white
and colored. for the valuable as
sistance rendered to me. Within 4s
hours after my barn was burned my
neighbors had hauled material and
erected another building. They also
bought and presented to me fine
mule, thus sharing the loss which
l sustained by having five head OF
stock burned. Notwithstanding my
heavy loss by the fire, l feel that |
have been really benefited by the
many manifestation of true friend
ship from my neighbors.
R. Wylie Glover.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03

rendered REFLECTED credit upon the
pupils themselves and upon their
very capable teacher. The following
is the program in detail:
False Brillante, Moszkowski,
Margaret May, Alma DeLoach, Ruth
Lyon, Helen Dorm.
Marche Streadbog, Elbert Mundy,
Mary DeLoach, Ethel Cheatham.
Rondino in G, Schultz, Alma De
Loaoh, Genevieve Norris.
Valse, Gurlitt, Kate Minis, Edith
QUITS, Miriam Hart.
Marche, Streadbog, Ethel Cheat
ham.
Valse, C. Schumber, Edith QUITS,
Grace Tompkins.
Galope Brillante, Spindler, Ruth
Lyon, Helen Dorm.
Polka, Lichner, Rlbert Mundy.
Valse Caprice, Spindler, Helen
Dorm, Willie May Hart, Marion
Bailey, Genevieve Norris, Emmle
DeLoach, Florence Minis.
Grande Marche De Concert, VOL
lenhaupt, Margaret May.
Scene De Ballet, Tschaiko wsky.
Willie May Hart, Emmie DeLoach.
Marche Hongroise, walski,
Margaret May, Ruth Lyon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Will Spend Summer Abroad.

Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman and Miss
Helen Tillman will leave Saturday
for New York, where they will join
a select party that will make three
months tour of Europe, Palestine
and EGYPT, returning early in Sep
,ember. The party will sail from
New York next Thursday, being
conducted by Rev. john J. Wicker,
pastor of one of the leading Baptist
ehurches in Richmond.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Special Eight-Cents Sale.

The Corner Store makes an offer
for next Monday, June s, that
should attract great throng to
that popular store. All articles
ranging in price from 10 to l5
cents will be sold at 8 cents for
cash. This includes many desirable
pieces merchandise that are
sold by the yard as we'll as by the
piece. This is an opportunity to buy
seasonable summer goods for a
very low price. Surely no one will
have to be urged to patronize this
Scents sale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Gard of Thanks.

We take this means of thanking
our friends who have contributed
so generously toward partly replac-
ing the heavy loss which we sus-
tanned in the recent burning of our
home. Their generosityswill be one
of the most pleasant recollections
of our lives, Sand whenever an op-
portuni,y is presented we shall al
ways stand ready to reciprocate
their Kindness.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Smith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
"Under the Laurels. !"

This is the title of a play tnat
will be presented in the opera house
Thursday evening under the aus
pices of the Dixie auxiliary. The
young ladies, assisted by several
young gentlemen, have worked
very hard on the play and we are
confident that it will be we'll rem
dered. There will not be a dull
moment for those who attend.
Edgefeld's dramatic talent has
charmed large audiences many times
in the past and we are satisfied that
the same high standard will mark
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Are Your Kidneys Well?
Many Edgefield People Know
the Importance of Healthy
Kidneys.

The kidneys filter the blood.
They work night and day.
Well kidneys remove impurities.
Weak kidneys allow impurities
to multiply.
No kidney ill should be neglect
ed.
There is possible danger in delay.
If you have backache or urinary
troubles,
If you are nervous, dizzy or worn
out,
Begin treating your kidneys at
once;
Use a proven kidney remedy.
None endorsed like Doan's kid
ney pills.
Recommended by thousands.
Proved by Edgefeld testimony.
Mrs. J T Pattison, Edgefeld, S.
c., says: Il have given Doan's kid
ney pills a thorough trial and L
know them to be a fine kidney
remedy. On several occasions, l
have used them and have b I'd great
relief from kidney trouble. | don't
hesitate to recommend Doan's kid
ney pills as tie best remedy know
of for kidney complaint" !"
Frice SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask, for n kidney remedy
get Doan'J kidney pills-the same
that Mrs. Pattison had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Coughs and Colds Weaken the
System.

Continued coughs, colds and
bronchial troubles are depressing
and weaken the system. Loss of
weight and appetite generally fol-
low. Get a soc bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery to-day. 1t will stop
your cough. The first dose helps.
The best medicine for stubborn
coughs, colds and all throat and
lung troubles. Mr.. O 81 Brown,
Muscatine, Ala, writes My wife
was sick during the hot summer
months and I honestly believe DR..
Kings New Discovery saved her
life" Good for children. soc. and
sl.OO at your druggist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Dixie Chapter.

The Dixie Chapter Z. D. c., will
meet at the home Of Miss Emily
Strother, Tuesday afternoon, June
9, at $50 O'Clock.
Prayer by chapter.
Bill call and minutes OF last
meellng by secretary.
Cease firing" Florence Peak.
''Gettysburg'' an incident, Annie
'Cantelou.
Solo, selected, Miriam Norris.
A General invitation, Florence
Minis.
instrumental solo, Emily Tomp-
kins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03

his experience as teacher and by
the employment of humorous anec-
dotes to impress lesson or truth.
Prof. Clinkscales' excellent address
was well received, causing much
favorable comment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
Recital by Pupils of High School

A large audience assembled in
the High School auditorium We'd
nesday evening for the recital by
the pupils Of the music department,
which has been taught by Miss Mar
Gle Gwaltney. The very excellent
manner in which each number was
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03

the entertainment of tomorrow
evening. The funds realized from
the entertainment will 60 into the
treasury of the Dixie auxiliary.
Tickets on sale at the store of Penn
& Holstein. Reserved seats so
cents, general admission 35 cents
and children 30 cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
REPORT OF TREASURER OF
TOWN COUNCIL

Receipts and Disbursements by
Town of Edgefeld, S. G. For
Two (2) Years ending May 80,
1914:
Received from former
council 81
Received from fines 346.50
Received from COM
pound 1,0s4.3O
Received from licenses 3,l5s.95
Received from county
Treas. for taxes cold l2,O1s.75
Received from dog tax $40
Bills payable 10000
DISBURSEMENTS.
Street lights S3,304 30
Police account 3,23S SO
Roads and bridges a,537 II
School bond coupons l,50s 35
Elec light coupons lat 80
Railroad coupons ss7 SO
Feed and care of mules
and Machinery $50 09
Sinking fund for light
at Farmers Bank S93 IS
Terra colta 224 80
Interest and discount ac-
count ia rs
Rent of council chamber 104 90
Disinfectant llS so
Advertising ard printing l3l II
County Jail 50 30
Gasoline 80 40
To Edgeield Rifles so GO
Fuel account 10 "a
Bonds 10 co
Horse and hacks 90
Supervisor Registration 20 90
Managers of election 6 90
Auditing town books Is 90
0 B Anderson Steno-
ographer 90
County Aud and Treas 200 90
E H Folk ATTY 237 so
J G Edwards Mayor 400 90
w H Bee Health Inspec-
tor l01 65
EJ Norris Cpk 200 90
Cash on hand for new
Council 3l7 81.
Total $l7,l63.41.
z. J. NORRIS,
Clerk and Treas.
H. A. Smith, Aud.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03

of tokens of affection from their
little friends. The two hours that
were so delightfully."- spent at this
hospitable home will be a pleasant
memory tc those who were present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-03
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR..
2ORTER'S ANTISEPTIc HEALING OIL, a sur.
Rical dressing that relieves pain and heals at
the same time. Not liuiment 2e. SEC. LOO.