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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

4 MELANCHOLY disposition is a
~ nuisance at any time of year.
4 = The grouchy man is. merely en-
dured and the sorrowful man is
only pitied, while the morose man is
detested.
The worst nuisance in the world TO
himself and others is the man who is
constantly complaining and nursing
his woes. His woes may be mostly
imaginary at first, but they become
real in time from the minds dwelling
upon them.
Some foolish women seem to think
"A sort of emi-invalidism is genteel
They keep on hand supply. of little
ailments that they put on or off as
occasion suggests. These are the chief
topics of their conversation, and the
moral malaria eXhales poisonous va
pors that chill and depress all who
come within the atmosphere.
The readiest cure for such invalids
lies in laughing. II they can find
nothing else to laugh at, let them
laugh at themselves. Let them get
out of the miasmic shadows into the
sunshine of content.
Most of us take ourselves too seri-
ously. Our very solemnity over trivial
troubles is very funny if we only look
at it right.
Who can recall the little vexatIons
and petty woes of yesterday, and re-
member the worry that was wasted
over them, without laughing? The
petty woes of to-day will tomorrow
appear as trivial as those of yesterday
do to-day.
The time to laugh over them is now.
Laugh, and they will flee at once.
We can't all laugh always, but we
can train ourselves to look on the
bright side of things.
The physiological benefits of cheer
fulness arc too apparent to be doubted.
The mental, moral and spiritual bene-
fits, though not so clearly seen, are just
Ds great.
The hearty laugh that comes of
wholesome merriment is the sunshine
of life that drives the creeping gloom
shadows from the face and routs
skulking cares from the heart.
Nothing costs so little and at the
same time counts so much for happi-
ness and health as habitual cheerful
ness. IT is the best medicine, the best
tonic, the best stimulant in the world.
This is good time to try it out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
RED CROSS SEALS DECREASE
THE TUBERCULOSIS RATE

Would to God your work had
started fifty years ago" was the COM
ment of an Arizona consumptive, in
writing the other day to DR.. IIoyt
Il. Dearholt. executive secretary of the
Wisconsin Antituberculosis Associa-
ton. Part of the letter follows:
Fine work, old chap! That de-
crease in the death rate seems n re-
markable gain to me. / had not eX-
pected results as soon as that / have
always laughed at tho authorities who
claimed that in ten years case of tu-
berculosis would be as rare as one
of smallpox is to-day. The bad work
of centuries cannot be undone in ten
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

kkR HOUTIINGS about collusion
N and impeachment and the
= like are mock heroics," f"
tersely remarks the Phila-
delphia Evening Bulletin in discussing
the Trades against the Public Service
Commission voiced by one Edwin Nj.
Abbott, a Philadelphia lawyer.
Mr.. Abbott is not unknown to Har-
Tisburgers, as a few years ago he was
q noisy, If futile, member of the House
of Representatives. Ills recent course
as counsel for objectors to the pro-
posed increases of passenger fares and
his action yesterday in telling Gov
ernor Tener to throw out of office the
whole Public Service Commission sur
prise no one here. Yards and yards of
matter will be printed about Edwin NJ.
Abbott and when it is all over people
will learn that the commission, which
frankly admits that it extended what
someone has called an unfortunate
courtesy" did not give Mr.. Abbott a
certified copy of its findings by regis
tered mail.
A reasonable consideration of the
whole subject will show that while
some incidents occurred which might
arouse criticism, the Governor would
not be justified in paying much 'atten-
tion to the Philadelphia barristers re-
marks, letters, interviews. or opinions,
unless he can produce something of a
far more substantial nature than he
has as yet indicated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
THE RIGHT COURSE

THE hearing being held this after
noon at the Capitol by the In
= dustrial Accidents Commission
on suggestions for the proposed
Workman's compensation law will
probably be the last to be accorded by
Governor Tener's commission, which
can now go ahead and present its pro-
next Legislature.
This commission. whose members
represent every element entering into
the framing of a liability law, has been
probably less criticised than any hav-
ing charge of preparation of an impor-
tant bill in years. This is due to the
fact that the commission has not only
gone out of its way to obtain the views
of every one who might be interested,
but has accorded organizations of
manufacturers and workmen, employ
ers and employees an equal opportunity
to present ideas.
Hearings have been held in various
places and the men in charge of the
work have been accessible at all times
to those desiring to discuss the propo-
sition. There has been no star cham
Der work. but quite the contrary, mem
bers of the commission being ready to
go out and talk about the act at all
times.
This law is going to be the big thing
in legislation this coming session and
tho oorn nuttSSiau has tatxan tba rirbt
course in preparing for it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
Wei KNOWN PEoPIE

DR. Samuel G. Dixon has been
elected president of tho Academy OF
Natural Sciences at Philadelphia, for
the nineteenth time.
Director George w. Porter has
ordered test of every piece of fire
apparatus in Philadelphia.
John w. Daugllerty, formerly OF
Steelton, is president of the Midland
Savings and Trust Company at Mid.
land, just opened.
Il. C. Kloss, of Tyrone, is secre-
tary Of the State Bankers again.
&C. s. Hubbard, head of public
safety in Pittsburgh, will have police
censor some dancing.
Charles r. Weible is the new as
sistant controller of Pittsburgh.
P aintings by Mrs. ]. w. Hail
man, of Pittsburgh, are to form part
of the Panama Pacific art exhibit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
GOVERNMENT CONTROL

HOSTMASTER GENERAL BUR
- Lessons recommendation for
: government acquisition of the
telegraph and telephone systems
Of the country. which is brought for
ward again in the postal appropri-
atoms bill, is not causing any great
excitement. Apparently there is little
thought of Congress giving 1t any seri-
GUS consideration. The country is not
now in a mood to hearken to schemes
involving the expenditure of some hun
dred millions of public money. 1t is
far more interested in how to meet its
individual telephone bills than it is in
buying the entire system. Govern
ment control of the phone and tele-
graph lines would be q doubtful way OF
avoiding the payment OF war tax on
messages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
SCHOOLS LIKE DENMARK,s

HAT the Danish Folk high
schools for "grownups," which
have made possible the recent
wonderful development in rural
Denmark, can be successfully trans
planted in modified form to the United
States, is the conclusion reached by
IT. w. Foght, of the United States Bu-
reau of Education. Mr.. Foght has
studied. both the Danish schools and
American rural conditions at first
hand, and he believes that what the
Folk high schools have done for rural
civilization in Denmark they can do
for the United States. His conclusions
are highly interesting in view of the
growing belief that our schools are
not living up to their possibilities. es-
peoially in many isolated districts.
There are already few Folk high
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

years, and so / marvel at your Won
werful progress. / trust the errors in
statistics, IL any, are all in your favor.
You inspire me. Would to God your
work had started fifty years ago.
Probably then the disease would have
missed me-
The letter contained a check for
Red Cross seals, from the sale OF
which the entire support of the Wis
consin work is derived. Every seal
you buy is bullet in the fight against
tuberculosis.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
NEWS RIIiFsTSHEKAR
[From the Telegraph of Dec. II, 1861
Sherman Takes Savannah

Baltimore. Dec. 16.-The Baltimore
American" has received report that
sherman has captured Savannah after
eight hours fighting, capturing 11,OOO
men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

Washington. Dec. 16.-Gen. Hoods
communication with Mobile was cut to-
day by Gen. Candy. The people of that
city are in a panic.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
Report Confirmed

Annapolis, Dec. 16.-The report to
Baltimore about Sherman's capture of
Savannah was confirmed here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
KNOW
That Harrisburg manufactures
miles of steel pipe for Mexican
mines?
CLEANING OUT THE ASHES
BY Wing Dinger

1 don't object to going to
The cellar morn and night.
To rake the bioomin' furnace down,
Then fill it up quite tight
With fuel. so twill furnish heat
Throughout the house. but gee,
To shovel out the ash pit Is
The job that gets to me.
You darned near break your back to ge
Down low enough to reach
The ashes that are in the pit.
And, brother, you're a peach
If you don't skin your fingers on
The furnace frame as you
Reach way back in the ash pit to
Get out the residue.
And then you try to straighten up,
But can't. because a kink
Will get you, in your back, my boy.
1 know just what you think.
Your nostrils are filled up with dust,
Your mouth is full of grit.
BY jove. to clean the ashes out
Would make Job throw a fit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
N HARRI sBURc Fifty
YEARS AGO TODAY

[From the Telegraph of Dec. II, 1861
Legislature Meets soon
Legislature will meet here two weeks
from Monday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
AN EVENING THOUGHT

Good maners are made up of pet
ty sacrIaces.--Emeraon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
ImnOster Affer Coin

An imposter Is working in the city
getting subscriptions for the new band.
He has no authority from the man
ayers of the band.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

Walter J. Christy, chairman of the
Republican county committee. has is
sued a call for a meeting of the Alle-
gheny county senators and representa-
tives to be held at headquarters Sat
urday afternoon. The purpose of the
meeting is to elect chairman and Sec
retary of the delegation and to con-
slider any other business the members
may have to bring before 1T.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. II
IN TUNE FOR CHRISTMAS

4 MELANCHOLY disposition is a
N nuisance at any time of year.
4 = The grouchy man is. merely en-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
Eree Advice

I'VE INV ANN
Mr.. Spongemore
l. wonder what
you doctors do to
avoid tho disease
germs that are so
numerous every
where.
DR.. Wiseguy
That's easy.
Whenever you see
one coming your
way run and hide.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
Blank Meter
NHHF Il

w no Is that
man over there -
the one counting
his fingers?
That's Dobbs,
the poet. But he
isn't counting his
fingers: he's
counting his feet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
OUR DAILY LAUGH

How to Advertise
Why do you
formally retire
from the stage
every summer and
return to IL every
Fall?
That makes two
press items, old
fellow. The chap
who merely takes
a vacation doesn't
get any.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

Rain Freezes In Streets
The rain, which fell last night, froZe
glazing the streets and making walk
ing difficult.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

VI NUUFHa
Sis: So you'd
like to be be a
movie actress
when you grow
up?
Lulu: Yes. you
don't have to do
much work you
tet yer photo
graph do all the
work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
ABBOTT WILL BE TALKED ABOUT

GkN ToUTHINGS about colusion
N and impeachment and the
= like are mock heroics."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

school superintendent of Fayette
county, will be interested to know that
he has been reelected president of
the Fayette Teachers Association. Mr..
Carroll was a member of the Legisia-
ture and had charge of the school
code in the House. .-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17

A good many people throughout the
State have an idea that Harrisburg is
spelled with a final h Just because
Pittsburgh is spelled that way. Many
letters reaching the Capitol are SO
spelled and it is astonishing how many
letters addressed to municipal depart
ments are spelled in that fashion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-17
ONE MORE WEEK

~ NE week from to-day the Red
Cross Christmas seal campaign
~ for 1914 will be concluded,
1,lararnn,, +ba accounts will he
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
Concerning The Cemetery.

The cemetery is kept in a much
more creditable manner than it was
decade ago but not so we'll as it
was two or three years ago. There
is some complaint that the money
raised for this purpose is not wisely
spent, or at least tic results obtain
ed are not as satisfactory as were
some time ago. A colored man
should be employed to give six
days in tine week to the cemetery,
and not divide his time, in part at
least, between individuals here and
there. The keeping of the cemetery
in proper condition will require all
of the time of one man. Unless the
entire cemetery is well cared for,
the day will come when it will not
be an easy matter to raise funds for
this purpose.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
Wonderful Cough Remedy.

DR.. Kings New Discovery is
known everywhere as the remedy
which will surely stop a cough or
cold. DIP Lawson of Edison, Tenn,
writes: DIR. Kings New Discovery
is the. most wonderful cough, cold
apd%throat and lung medicine l
ever sold in my store. 1t can't be
beat. 1t sells without any trouble
at all. 1t needs no guarantee. f" This
is:true, because DR.. Kings New
Discovery will relieve the most OBJ
stinate Of coughs and colds lnng
srohbles quickly helped by iss use.
Yoa should keep q bottle in the
hoGse:at all times for all the mem
bersof the family 500 and sl.oo.
AllI druggists or by mail. H E
BuAten & 90. Philadelphia or St.
Lodis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
Death of Mr.. John Briggs.

After lingering illness extend
ing over period of several years
Mr.. John Briggs died at his home
in the lower part of the county,
Tuesday, January Is. He was in
his 10th year and was doubtless the
oldest member Of an, old and great
ly honored Edgefeld family. Du-
ring the active years of his life, Mr..
Briggs was actively identified with
every thing that advanced the ill.,
terests of the county. He was a
man of great influence which was
always wholesome and helpful. Tie
funeral took place at Hardy
church. s"G.
lie is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Ellen Briggs, two daughters, Mrs.
E. B. Mathislof Golfers, and Mrs.
Dorm, of Grovetown, Ca, and four
sons, Messrs. George, J. L. and T.
J. Briggs and DR.. w. T. Briggs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
The Bridge Builder.

An old man going a lone highway,
Came at the evening cold and gray,
70 a chasm vast and deep and
vidr.
The cd man crossed in the twiligh,
dim,
The sulIen stream had no fear for
him; :ji.
But he ,nrn"d when safe on the
other side -..:,,s
And bultt a bridge to span the
tide. Haa@ g;
"Old man, said o fellow pilgrim
near, ,,4 .saaa-fr',c.C .C2.E 'Ga.
you are wasting your strength
. with building here;d y. aa5g'
Your journey will end with iht
ending days 'g3''I1 go. 80. - -
You never again will pass this
way; - .sa,,o. -. H..
You've crossed the chasm, deep
! ahu ""e3't .aE g.. 1rE l 80
Why build Won this bridge at eve;
ming tide?:" a5ia= a&zm
.fs.Es .gsPa III
The builder lifted his eold gray
he,d--".g 81 .r
''Go'd friend, in the path I have
me- he said,
There followeth after me to-day,
A youth whose feet must pass this
way. ..r.,;,
This chasm that has been as naughl
to me, 80 r"HE
To that fair-haired youth may a
+. pitfall be; es
He, too, must cross in the twilight
dim
God friend, I'm building this bridge
for him!"
.,.a Selected. =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
Eye Seriously Injured.

Mr. ) R scurry, the a.evard of IL Z
County Home, has been 0uferir 6
greatly the past week from an in
iured eye, but we are pleased to
announce that it is : improving
Some years ago he lost the sight OF
one eye and about lC days ag'
while having a hog killed he re.
ceived serious blow in the other
eve which has greatly endangered
The sight. 1t is yet too painful fo,
him to leave a dark room but the
slight improvement indicates that
he will regain the sight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
f% I
.as Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr: Dyspeptic, would you no,
ikesto feel that your stomach treub.
lt' we're over, that YOU could eat
a nd Of food you desired with
il. djury? That may seem 30 un-
likely to you that you do not even
hope for an ending of your trouble,
butspermit us to assure you that it
is not; altogether impossible. Il 9TH
+rs can be cured permanently. and
rhouIands have been, why not you?
Iohh R Barker, of Battle Greek,
Nieh., is one of them. He says, i
was stroubled with heartburn, indi-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CA
MASS MEETING.

The Edge6eld Chamber of Com
merce will hold meeting in the
Court House at two o'clock in the
afternoon, next Saturday, January
cath, and it invites the citizens of
the whole county to meet with it
for the purpose of considering the
mater of securing government aid
for building good roads. Let the
Mass Meeting be we'll attended as
Shis meeting neans much to the
county and its pcopfe.
O. p Bright, President.
Mr.. Wm. p. Calhoun, See'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
:. Notice..

! / have decided to move my place
of Business after first January, and
ask ali persons indebted to Adams
Warehouse Co. to come and settl.
up on or before January first, tha,
I may be able TO balance up books
and turn over to the Company.
Will state to my customers: and
friends / will continue in same line
of business as heretofore.
Al. A. Taylor.
Fdge6eld, 8. c., Dec. 29. 1918.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
Company, Attention.!

Company F. 2nd. Inf, N. G.. S
c.. is ordered to meet in the armo y
at 8 p. m., January 2e, 1914. Tie
d. tails of organization having been
completed it is now necessary t.
begin active work in preparation fol
the annual inspection which will
take place early in the spring
Therefore full attendance is urged
WILLIS j. DUNCAN,
Captain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
Executors Sale.
The State Of South Corolina.
In the Court of Probate,

County Of Eigefeld.
By w. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge:
On the consideration of the peti.
tion of qualified H. A. Quarle,
and R. S. Y. Quarles. Executors
of the Estate of w. H. Quarles
deceased; Is hereby ordered that
they have to sell, at residence Of
w. H. Quarles in Edgstield.
County, South Carolina, the fol.
lowing property, TO wit:
One bay horse mule 5 years old
"Buck."
One bay horse mule, 10 years
old. named Jack"
Two milk cows, three yearlines,
one SOW and six pigs.
One two-horse wagon and har.
ness, one two-seated surrey and bar.
ness, about seventy five bushels
corn, about thirty dozen bundles OF
oats, about one hundred bushels
cotton seed, also shop tools, farm
implements and laprobe, one gul,
and saddle, and all other items OF
personal property belonging tc said
estate, on Saturday, January 3lst,
1914, at ten O'Clock a. m. for cash,
after notice for two weeks in The
Edgefeld Advertiser, and file the
Account Sales thereof for record in
this Court.
Given under my Hand and Seal
of office, at Edgetield, S. c., 10th
day of January, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and fourteen.
w. T. Kinnaird,
Probate Judge, Z. Z. S. G.
1-2I-2t. 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
An Ideal Woman's5 Laxative i Il "

Who wants TO takesalts or castor
oil, when there is nothing better
than DIR. Kings New Life Pills for
all bowel troubles. They act gently
and naturally on the stomach and
liver, stimulate and regulate your
bowels and tone up the entire sys-
TEN. Price Csc. At all druggists. Fl
E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or
st. Louis. o.. -l a
Quaker Oats. poffed Rice and
Wheat, at fsl..,.s -
Dunovant & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Ellie Brooks Jones. of Co.
Iumbia, is visiting her sister, eMrs
F. F. Moueley. "a
The members Of the Dixie aux
iliary will meet Saturday Afternoon
at s:se o'clock at the home OF Miss
Msrie Key. r,sesa s.ea,r
Mr.. Fl. II. Sanders is having ms
terial placed upon the ground for
the erection of atwo.story, l0-roon
brick residence on the beautiful lo1
near his store.
Mrs. L. P. Smith and Lovick, Jr..
came up from Augusta last Friday
They have been Bhowered with al
,ention from friends since reaching
Edgefeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Clifton Strom
of Mccormick were visitors in
Elgefeld last week. Their friends
regret that their visit was of such
short duration.
Mrs. M. W. Hndgens was called
to Laurens Tuesday on account Of
the death of her father, Mr.. j. B
Higgins. Her friends here sympa-
tu.ze with her. deeply in her be-
Teavement.
Mr.. Belts Cautelou has gone to
Lexington TO purchase another ship:
ment of horses and mules. He buys
them direct from the Blue Grass
farms. The car will arrive the last
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs Abner Broadwater
have remodelled and repainted their
home, making it one Of the most
elegant rural homes in the county
\ modern water system and acety'
lene gas plant have been installed.
Their residence is now . model
country home.
The work on the new depot goes
steadily forward. Mr.. T. ]. Paul il
the supervising architect which will
insure its construction in the best.
possible manner. The contractors.
are using only frst-class material:
When completed the building will
re All ornament to the town.
Mr.. J. D. Hughey called to see
us while he was in town on bust
ness Monday. Like every other dot
ing father, he smiled broadly when
he told US about J. D., Jr., who ar
rived about 10 days ago. Our wish
for the young gentleman is that be
will make as good man and as use.
full citizen as his father.
Services will be held at 1880 a.
m. and 7:SO. p. m or GJect OF
morning sermon will be, The
World and the church: evening,
''The Lords Compensatious "
Every member and friend can rem
der valuable service by faithful
attendance and cooperation, while
we work under the serious disad
vantage of being out of our house
of worship.
NJ. D. Jeflries.
Try the Barrington-Hall bakeriz,
ed, steel-cut coffee with all cbaff and
other injurioussparts removed. 1t II
something new and will not fail tc
please. Drop in and let us show you
what the 'steel-cut coffee is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-21

gestion and liver complaint until /
used Chamberlain's tablets, then
my trouble was over" Sold by all
dealers.