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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Old Eno!lsh Custom Kept UP.

An ancient custom of the Clinque
Ports was celebrated a short time ago
at Brightlingsea, Essex, England.
when mir Douglas Stone was re-elect-
ed mayor, with old-world ceremony,
in the belfry Of the parish church,
Rev. Arthur Pertwee. vicar of Bright
lingsea, being reelected recorder. Six
jurats, or assistants, were also elected,
paying a fee of II pennies. Brightling-
sea is attached" to the Cinque Port
of Sandwich, and its mayor is known
as the deputy, being deputy to the
mayor OF the latter town. The newly
elected mayor has to journey to Said.
w!ch to be invested with the chain OF
office, this chain being of very hand
some design of gold oyster shells and
silver sprats, and having attached a
massive opal seal, supposed to be one
of the most valuable opals in Eng.
land. The Office Of deputy, which dates
back to the year 1912, carries with it
various privileges which are jealousy
guarded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
PROTECTION OF HOME.

Our chief object is the protection
of the home from whatever hurts or
destroys. We have learned through
the stern yet ofttimes pitiful logic OF
events that alcoholic drink Is the
great home-destroying, heart-breaking
evil. We are working for the over.
throw OF the legalized liquor traffic.
Our last national convention unani.
mously voted to use its extensive
equipment and its utmost influence in
the effort to secure an amendment to
the national constitution in accord,
ance with the resolution introduced in
congress by Hon. Richmond Pearson
Hobson OF Alabama, prohibiting the
sale, the manufacture for sale, trans.
portation, importation or expectation
for sale of beverages or foods contain
ing alcohol.--Lillian M. N. Stevens.
president National w. c. T. U.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
COURAGE.

The most indispensable and valuable
asset for the conduct Of life is courage
courage to endure, courage to con-
struct and reconstruct, courage to go
on. Without these how shall we do
more than drag out miserable exist
ence, moving from place to place, like
tramps and beggars, living on the
doies fate offers US as we slouch along
unprecedented ways? Could there
be a better prayer for the opening
year than this? "Give US courage to
be masters of ourselves, courage to
swim against the stream, courage to
drown, when our due time is come,
with serene hearts and quiet faith in
God" When that prayer is answered,
living deserves song and dying be-
comes an episode in the history of q
man. If religion did not more than
make this forward looking courage
possible, it would deserve our rever'
ence and pursuit.-Roston Transcript
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Coughed for Three Years.

| am lover Of your godsen,. "
humanity anil science. Your medi.
cine, DR.. Kings New Discovery.
cured my cough of three years
standing, SAYS Jennie Flemming Of
New Dover, Ohio. Have YOU an an.
noying cough? Is it stubborn and
won't WELD to treatment? t1at soc
bottle of DR.. K,ng's New Discover!
to-day. What it did fo, jennie
Flemming it will do for you, no
matter how stubborn or chronic n
cough may be. 1t stops a cough and
stops throat and lung trouble. Re
lief or money back. sue and Sl.00
at your druggist. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve for pimples..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
JOINT RESOLUTION.

JUN i'S'N.
Introduced in the house Of represen-
tatives, December 4, 1911; reintro-
duced August 5. 1918, and again De
cember 10, 1913, by Congressman
Richmond P. Hobson.
Introduced in the senate December
10, 1918. by Senator Morris Sheppard.
Whereas, Exact scientific research
has demonstrated that alcohol is a
narcotic poison, destructive and de-
generating to the human organism.
and that its distribution as beverage
or contained in foods lays a stagger.
Ing economic burden upon the Shoul-
ders OF the people, lowers to an ap-
palling degree the average standard
of character Of our citizenship, there
by undermining the public morals and
the, foundation of free institutions,
produces widespread crime. pauper-
ism and insanity, intlicts disease and
untimely death upon hundreds OF
thousands of citizens and blights with
degeneracy their children unborn.
threatening the future integrity and
the very life of the nation: There
fore, be 1t
Resolved BY the senate and house
of representatives Of the United
States OF America In congress assem-
bled (two-thirds of each house con-
curing therein) That the following
amendment Of the constitution be, and
hereby is, proposed to the states, to
become valid as part Of the constl-
tuition when ratified by the legisla-
lures Of the several states as provld-
ed by the constitution:
ARTICLE -
Section /. The sale, manufacture
for sale, transportation for sale, i'm
portation for sale, and expectation for
sale of intoxicating liquors for bever-
age purposes in the United States and
all territory subject to the jurisdiction
thereof are forever prohibited.
Section 2. Congress shall have
power to provide for the manufacture,
sale, importation, and transportation
of intoxicating liquors for sacramen-
tai, medicinal, mechanical, pharma-
ceutical or scientific purposes, or for
use in the arts, and shall have power
to enforce this article by all needful
legislation"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
VIEWPOINT OF THE ENEMY.

We always scan the liquor papers
with interest and growing satisfaction.
They indicate from the viewpoint of
the enemy the very encouraging ad'
vance of the temperance march, and
the reports from their watch towers
strengthen our faith and Increase our
courage. What is meant for note Of
warning to the liquor interests comes
as q word of cheer to the teetotaler.
Indeed, If it were not that we object to
supporting the liquor trade by sub
scrihiag for its periodicals, we should
say 10 every anti-liquor man and
woman. especially to the weakened
amop! rs. take a liquor journal" p"
Their lnws columnG and their editorial
writing do not mince words when it
comes - setting forth the situation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
"MoVIEs" FOR THE CHINESE
New Idea That May Mean Great
Deal In the Development OF the
Race and Country.

Students of race development in tne
far east may we'll feel strictly non
commercial interest in the experiment
involved in the establishment OF a
heavily capitalized company in Hong
kong to produce in cities and larger
towns of China motion-picture shows
with explanations in the vernacular'
How much such shows may mean 10
the education of the Cinnamon can
only be guessed by the Occidental
That the isolation of China from the
worlds growth, the real ignorance OIL
the Chinese masses as to all things
outside their own land, are respon-
sible for most Of the conditions that
cause peril to the new republic 1rom
foreign powers is evident enough 70
any one who cares to think.
The quiclness of the Chinese mlnd
is not doubted. Perhaps there is no
race on earth. that is better qualified
to grasp what the movies" have 10
offer. The panorama without speech
has a peculiar appeal to the Celes-
tials. A few years with the films tnat
show the life, the drama, the interests
Of Caucasion races may do more 10
create a new China than any pohtical
changes at Pekin. Education Las TO
be sugar-coated everywhere. Inc
movies" should have a great future
in China.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
AesTINENcE-oNLY SAFE POSI-.


Total abstinence is certainly per.
sonal prohibition, and personal pro-
hibitionists ought to vote for national
prohibition. 1t is the moderate drink
er that supports the saloon. sustains
the brewery and the distillery and
breeds the degenerates that fill our
prisons, our hospitals, poorhouses
and insane asylums. / have treated
some 5000 inebriates in my profes-
sional career, all before without ex-
ception were moderate drinkers, aid
in 600 carefully tabulated records of
family history there was shown some
form Of degeneracy present in the d.
rect line of descent and collateral
branches. the use Of narcotics in some
form being present in the parental
history. The descendants Of the ha-
bitual moderate drinker do not escape
the evil of the alcoholic taint. in some
form Of physical. mental. moral de-
generacy. The only safety is total alb
stinence. and this must be impressed
on tho people.-L. D. Mason. NJ. D.,
Boston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
WILL TIE LIGHTS BE WHITE?

OFT, when I feel my engine swerve,
As Ger strange rails we fare,
strain my eye around the curve
For what awaits us there.
When swift and free she carries me
Through yards unknown at night
I look along the line TO See
That all the lamps are white
The blue light marks the crippled car.
The green light signals slow:
The red light is danger light.
The white light, "Let her 60.
Again the open fields we roam.
And, when the night !s fair.
I look up in the starry dome
And wonder what's up there.
For who can speak for those who dwell
Behind the curving sky?
No man has ever lived TO tell
Just what II means to die.
Swift toward life's terminal I trend,
The run seems short tonight:
Only God knows what's at tho end
hope the lamps are white.
Twill the Lights be White?" Cy War
man, in National Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Fearful Forest Waste.

Experts in the forest service in the
department Of agriculture estimate
that the lumber still available in tn,
United States Is about 3,000,000000.
900 feet. We are cutting this timber
at the rate Of 100, ,000.o00,000 feet an
nually, and nearly 75,000,000 cords Of
wood are wasted every year through
ignorance or carelessness The for
est products laboratory at Madison.
Wis. is working hard to contrive
means to save some of the enormous
waste. and there is reason to believe
that it will be decreased materially in
the years to come. The national for
ests contain 1G5,000,000 acres. IL
some regions the timber cut will re-
new itself in fifteen or twenty years
Youths Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Another "Rv in the School.

Reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic. the
three RS" of the schoolma am in the
little old red schoolhouse on the hill,
may have to make room for another
"R'-roads.
The Iowa state highway commission
is of the opinion that the child mind
is q good place to start good roads, u
just as good as it is TO begin the null
tiplication table, the first reader and
how to write.
The highway commission and the
state superintendent of public in.
struction, A NJ Deyoe, are co-operat'
ing in the working out Of a plan tc
use the rural consolidated school
houses n the state to disseminate
good roads gospel to the fathers alt
mothers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
WAS NOT FOR GENERAL USE
PostoHiee, When First Established,
Meant Only to Garry Official
Correspondence.

The postofIice was first established
for the principal, and in some coun-
tries for the exclusive purpose of car
rying official correspondence by mail
Later, in France, Great Britain, and
the United States, because of the
great expansion and commercializat1on
of the postal system, the free carriage
of mail matter came to be regarded as
a privilege, and this privilege was
claim ed by persons in official position.
In England the house Of commons
claimed the privilege as early as l66o.
It was abolished in Great Britain.
however, by the passage of Rowland,s
cheap postage measure in 1889. In
the United States the first appearance
of the franking privilege is traceable
to the action of the continental con-
gress assuming control of the postof-
fee in January, ITS. 1t is interesting
to learn that 1t was then granted to
all private soldiers actually in service
for all letters they might write or
that might be written to them. In
the early years OF the United States
government the privilege was granted
widely, but it soon became necessary
to restrict it. An act Of March 3,
1845, limited the privilege to the presi-
dent, the vice-president, members and
delegates in cor gress, the third al.
sistant postmaster general, and all
postmasters. Other Offices were d.
rected to keep quarterly accounts Of
postage.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Pioaecrs In Traction.

The first electric transportation mo-
tor and car were built in blacksmith
shop in Vermont about 10 years ago
The motor was used TO run upon a
circular track for exhibition purposes
but it proved an excellent advertise
ment of the possibilities of electric
power. About the time that the Yer
mont blacksmith was scheming an elec
trio car, Matthias Baldwin of Philadel
phia was building small model loco
motive for use In the Peale museum
That locomotive was put to work run
ming round a circular track and was
watched with great interest by the
= OF Philadelphia, who had been
- discussions about the
q leirg steam to op
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Home-Raised Colt.

Sill the wonder grows that greater
number of farmers do not raise
more horses and mules. Several
days ago Mr.. w. <. Winn sold a
home-raiSed colt to mis- brother, Mr.
j. E. Winn, for 5000. Those who
saw the fine young mare say she
was great bargain at that price
The VIM brothers can afford tc
keep brood mares, because they al.
ways grow an abundance of corn a,
home to 81 pplv the farm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
CONSERVATION CT CITIZENSHIP

In thu day and age we are study
ing cons ryation from all its different
angles and l know OF no conservation
SO neces! Try as to conserve the young
men who ere to grow up and to take
their placas in the affairs of state and
nation. NJ young man can start out
in life handicapped by even the mod.
crate use Cl liquor and make a Sue
cess. anr believe that for the best
interests Of the future of our country
we shoGid have prohibition both in
state and nation.-Governor Hanna OF
North Dakota
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20

her then she may
come. Don't tell
her that I'm suf-
fering - dying -
not a word! She
shall never dark
en- those doors!
Do you hear? I've
sworn it. That's
all. Send Henri
here. The lad
with half her in
tellect has thrice
her love-"
The tall, hand
some-featured old
gentleman who
had half arisen
from his couch to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on
Saturday the 93rd day of May,
Prox., 1 will make final settle
ment on the estate of Mrs. Mary
A. Holley, in the Office Of the Pro-
bate Court, in and for said County,
and then and there 1 will apply TO
the Probate Court for final order
discharging me from the office and
duties of Executor Of her estate.
R. N. Broadwater,
Executor.
5-29.4t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
kept His PROMISE
BY EDGAR WHITE.

write her this for me, Jean, that
when she brings her husband with
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
Charles Town Horse Show
Association.

A deed from the heirs of the late
Andrew Hunter to the Charles Town
Horse Show Associa ion, conveying
$50 acres of land just north OF
Charles Town was admitted to record
last week. This transfer gives to the
association title to the most eligible
tract of land for show purposes in
this section. 1t adjoins the Valley Di-
vision of the B. & o. Railroad. Two
streets of Charles Town extend to
its western border. 1t is accessible
from the Harpers Ferry turnpike, the
National Highway for automobiles
from New York to Atlanta, and also
from the Charles Town and Duffields
road. The topography of the land
itself makes it desirable for the pur-
poses for which it has been purckas.
ed. A race track can be made with
very little grading, and numerous
sites can be selected on it fol
athletic sports. Even the most con
sentative business men concede tina.
the Association has made wise in
yestment in buying it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
Prize Essay Contest.

The prize essay contest of the w.
G. I. u. announced last winter, has
just been decided by Messrs. James
Grantham, F. L. Bushong and Rev. r.
Y. Nicholson, who composed the com
mittee of Judges.
The first High School prize of $5.0
was awarded to Miss Lillian Hallam, of
Harpers Ferry; the second High School
prize to Mr.. Harvey Lee Milbourne,
of Charles Town; the eighth grade
prize to Mr.. CORTLAND Darke Baker,
of Middleway, and the sixth grade
prize to Miss Ellen Webb. Of Boliver
Three Districts participated and
about forty essays were written in the
various contests.
Those who initiated the work feel
highly gratified with the proportions it
reached. Great praise is due the teach
ers through whose co operation alone
results were possible. and both they
and the contestants are to be congrat
ulated upon the excellent quality Of the
essays presented.
The prizes offered by the Charles
Town Union to the schools Of the dis
trict will be awarded at the public
school building. on Friday afternoon
at 1:3O o'clock, Mr.. F. I. Bushong
making the presentation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
Church. Items.

Services in st. James Catholic
Church: second Sunday, mass S;45 q, m.
fourth Sunday. mass 1880 a. M, even
ing services 7:30 p. m. Sunday School
every Sunday 9:45 a. m.
Whilst the Presby Church is under
going repairs and Improvements, services
each Sunday will be held in the Chapel un-
til the church is completed.
Rev DR. Cooke, of Elkens. preached in the
Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning
and night He was entertained by Prof
and Mrs Wright Denny while here.
The Missionary Union of the Winchester
Presbytery will convene at Elk Branch
Church at Duffieids this week. The open
ing sermon will be preached on Tuesday
night by Rev Lancaster, of Hedgesville.
The subjects to be FUSED by Paator Cole
in the New Opera House next Sunday are
as follows: II a. M. Mothers Day. /" with
appropriate exercises; p. m. THE Man."
for men only; $50 Bible Reading; 8 p m.
1.-THE Child
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
Civic League Notes.

It IS little more than two months since
our Civic League was organized. : and
we congratulate ourselves on already
having accomplished something in the
line of Civic Betterment. Our league is
growing in numbers daily and has be-
come an inference in the community; an
influence which is being recognized and
considered. The colored auxiliary was
organized three weeks ago with Mrs.
John Dixon as president. and the report
from that league is encouraging. Miss
Mary Campbell organized a junior
league in the graded and high school
and the scholars are ANXIOUS to start the
clean city crusade. Mr.. !. v. Ship
man. agricultural demonstrator. and in
structor. gave a talk to the league.
1t is earnestly hoped, by all who are
interested in our town betterment, that
there may be many competitors for
the prize offered by Miss Elsie Muir
ply for. toe greatest improvement in
flower gardens this season.
The pupils of the High School. az
well as many in the graded department
are enthused. over the offers of the
Civic League of prizes for the best
porch boxes. window boxes, the pref
test garden and for cut flowers to be
given at fowor show.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
Berryville Items.

Mrs. Cyrus Mccormick has returned
from Alexandra, and Nelson Co., Va.
where she spent the winter.
Mrs. s. NJ. Taylor and daughter.
Miss Mamie Moss Taylor. have re
turned from Richmond, Va, where
they spent the winter months.
Mr.. C. NJ Broun Of Roanoke, Va,
spent the week end at DR.. R, T. Pages
Miss Sarah, Wilson and Mr.. Charles
Wilson. formerly of Summit Point,
but now Of Elkins, W. Va. are guests
Of Mrs. w. M. S. Hammond,
Mrs. David Allen of "Glenallen" is
attending the Washington Horse Show
this week.
Mrs. +. P. Whiting of Roanoke, Va /,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. S. NJ. Nc.
Cormick.
Miss Florence Wheat of Clarksburg,
W. Va is a guest at Mrs. A. Moore's,
Jr.
Mrs, ]. McKenny White of New
York, who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. S. NJ. Mccormick. returned tc
her home this week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

Tulips, robins, martins, with the
paint brush and the sound of the car
penters hammer are signs of approach
of summer.
Mrs. Susan Henkle of the Millville
vicinity has gone to Youngstown, Ohio,
to visit her daughter Mrs. Sheldon
Newton.
Mrs. Kenneth Cavalier has returned
from visit to her former home near
Boston Mass.
The iron fence around Harpers Gene
terry has been improved with paint.
Several young persons of this yicini-
ty were confirmed in Zion Episcopal
Church Charles Town by Bishop Peter
kin at his recent visit there.
Mr., Joseph Smith is ill.
Mr.. John Wageley is still confined to
the house.
Lieut.. Commander ArthurD. Willard
who is with the naval fleet in Mexico
is cousin of Mrs. F. A. Chambers of
this place onher fathers side (Cutshaw)
Mrs Chambers is perhaps the only one
in this valley drawing a pension of the
war of 1896 Capt Geo. W. Chambers,
her husband. was a Lieut.. in Co. H.
Lat Virginia Regiment. Col. John F.
Hammtramck, of Shepherdsrown, was
the Colonel; Col. Geo. A. Poterfield,
of Charles Town, adiutant; Capt. John
Avis, and Capt. John w. Rowan, of
Charles Town were in the same regi-
ment and all of above mentioned were
soldiers of the Confederacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-07
County News.
Items for this column should be 10 not
later thars TUESDAY swnlng.
MiddIeway Notes.

Mrs, Frances White came to Tudor
Hall the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Jas. Grantham, the latter end CT last
week. where she will stay while her
Own house in MiddIeway is opened and
put in order for the summer. Mrs.
Robert Van Cleve and Miss Van Cleve
have been sometime in Washington.
Being SO near they came on for few
Gays. visit with Mrs Van Cleve's
mother and sister, Mrs. White and
Mrs. Grantham, at Tudor Hall.
Mrs. William Gilbert and daughter
spent Thursday with Mrs. Jas. Aldridge
Mr.. and Miss Drake af Berryville,
Va, were visitors at the home of MIR.
J. W. Ringer last week.
Prof. and Mrs. SiIer, with their
daughter. Miss May. of Martinsburg.
were guests Of Mrs. Siler's sistsr, Mrs.
N. R. Roberts, oyer Sunday.
Bishop Peterkin made an appoint
ment to hold service here on Sunday
evening but became suddenly ill after
reaching the village and was unable to
preach. which proved a great disap-
tpoihtment to many who expected to
attend
The Nelson Psrish Guild held their
regular quarterly meeting at the Rec
tory last Saturday. which was att nded
by a number of church people WHO
spent the day most delightfully."- as they
do on all such occasions
Mr.. Chas. Hayslet, native of Mid
dleway, but for many years a resident
of Mississippi, is visiting relatives and
friends here and in the vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Sprinkle, Mrs.
Geo Hensel. Mrs. Conrad Kline and
Miss Sprinkle, of Martinsburg came
by automobile to Middleway Sunday
afternoon and called to see Mrs. Rufus
Smith.
Mr.. Jas. League of Martinsburg. was
here during last week. experimenting
repairs being made of his mothers
property.
Miss Hattie Everharr is confined to
her home with severe cold.
The whole community mourns the loss
of sweet little Elisabeth, the winsome,
darling daughter and youngest child of
Mr. and Mrs. James Gtantham who
died on Monday afternoon, after an ill
ness of several weeks. aged about four
team years. How cruelis Death! How
can we give her up! God pity the
gtieving parents and sisters for we
cannot comfort them.