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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-07

ITALIAN SHELLS KEEP OF THE
FIELD DEFENSE POUNDING
Rome.-Great gaps have been torn
in the field defenses surrounding Co
ritz by incessant pounding of Italian
shells.
King Victor Emanuel. near the fir
ing line on Italian left, witnessed cap
ture of Crosis peak, near Sell, by
Bersaglieri, who took 700 prisoners.
"A general attack on Goritz from all
sides began earl yesterday. In re-
gion of PLAYA, Bersagliei are assail-
ing Austrian trenches. Italian guns
on PLAYA heights dominate country
south to GOTitz. BOmbardment of
GoTitz bridge head is heaviest artiI-
lery action along IsonzO since war
began.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
A New Plant

Mr.. O. B. Anderson purchase d
some seed and planted them in the
summer, thinking they were turnip
seed. But when they came up it
was altogether new plant. being
something of cross between vetch
and turnips. He has sent speci-
men of the plant to Clemson COZ
lege but the horticulturist there
says there is nothing like it in his
collection of 400 seeds. A speci-
men has also been sent to Washing
ton to the agricultural department.
1t is hardly probable that Mr.. An
derson was the only one who pnr-
chased and planted the seed. Who
else in this section has some Of the
new plant? Please report it TO The
Advertiser.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
Major ]. w. Alton Dead.

We were informed Monday morn:
ing of the death of Major Alton
which occurred Thursday last at
his home In the Callison section of
Greenwood county, formerly Edge
field. He has been a regular sub
scriber of The Advertiser for more
than 60 years, being in his seth
year at the'time of his death. For
the past 10 years or more The Ad-
vertiser has been going to Mr.. Al
ton every week gratis, with the COM
pliments of the editor.
Major Alton was good man, a
valuable citizen. For many years he
was deacon IN Mountain Creek
church, from which church he was
buried Friday afternoon. He was
noted for his faithfulness in every
duty assigned him. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that he resided some
distance away, no member of the
church was more regular in attend
ance upon public worship than he.
Unless prevented by sickness, Maj.
Alton was always in his place. Even
the weight of years which gradually
grew upon him did not interfere with
his faithful discharge of religious du-
ties. In the active years of his life
Major Alton was one of the leading
factors in his community life. Moth
ing was undertaken without his
counsel and he always rendered a
full measure of service. As be has
been such a loyal member of The
Advertiser circle of readers so long,
it is with profound regret that we
strike his name from our list. e.
Majar Alton is survived by-his
wife, FIVE daughters, Mesdames J.
NJ. Rogers, Walter Rogers, A. w.
Rogers, Sebe Agnew and Burt
Dorm, and three sons, Thomas,
William and Samuel Alton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
Thief on Gang.

Sheriff Swearingen recruited the
ranks of the chaingang Saturday
with one Jim Bruuson, colored. He
was convicted in the Magistrates
court at Johnston for stealing a
watch and 80 days on the road.
After serving this term he will be
tried for 3 more serious offense.
Jim formerly resided in the Cleora
section. Some months ago he stole
another negro's wife and betook
himself to Johnston to make his
home.-His next arraigament-will be-
for stealing the ginger-cake colored
fraud, who, by the way. being a
willing victim, will likewise have
to explain some things in court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
D. A. r. Meeting.

Mrs. James R. Cantelou was the
hostess for the Old 96 District
Chapter, D. A. R. on Tuesday af-
ternoon at the regular November
meeting.
All of the organizations of women
in Edgefeld are in a fourishing
condition, and enthusiastic along
their respective lines of interest.
All the recent meetings have been
of special Importance because of
the three state conventions which
have taken place so recently, the
Woman's Missionary Union in Spar
tanbure, the Daughters of the
American Revolution in Greenville
and the Daughters of the Confed.
eracy in Aiken, delegates from each
of these occasions bringing back
enthusiastic accounts of the con-
ventions. The regent of the local
D. A. r., Mrs. n. G. Evans, pre-
sided and business having been at
tended to, Mrs. Evans gave very
com prehensive and interesting ac-
count of the D. A. r. Conference
in Greenville. Mrs. D. B. Hol-
lingsworth, also in very entertain
ing manner. described other features
of tho cOpference
The new year books were distrib-
uted, which will greatly facilitate
the work of the ensuing year.
Mrs. T:llman, as historian, took
charge of the remainder of the pro
gramme, and a very interesting in
cident was the display Of the South
Carolina Flag which the chapter
hal presented to the Edgefeld High
School, and which had been carried
to Seattle and used ON the platform
Jubilee night when Mrs. Tillman
and Mrs. Tompkins represented the
state Of South Carolina at the ma
,ional convention of the Christian
Temperance Union So the South
Carolina Flag owned by the Edge
field High School and the gift of
, the local chapter D. A. r. pro-
claimed to the United States at
Seattle the freedom of South Caro-.
{! lima from the shackles of King
Alcohol, as had in the long ago
foated to the breeze proclaiming
the freedom of the. colonies from
| the tyanny of Great Britain.
| AS the day of the meeting was &C
near Thanksgiving, something OF
the spirit Of the season pervaded the
occasion. The members responded
to the roll call with a Thanksgiving
sentiments and the chaplain,T Mrs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
Citation.
The State of South Carolina,
County Of Edgefeld.

By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge.
Whereas, w. L. and J. L. Der
rick made suit to me, to grant them
Letters of Administration of the
Estate of and effects of Lewis But
ler Derrick,
These Are Therefore to cite and
aamonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said Lewis
Butler Derrick deceased, that they
be and appear before me, ia the
Court of Probate, to be held at
Edgefeld G. H., s. c., in my Office
on the 18th December next, after
publication thereof, at II O'Clock in
the forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Admins
tration should be granted.
Given under my Hand this 23rd
day of Nov, A. A 1915.
w. T. KIM ARD.
P. j., E. 9.
Nov. "a, 1876.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24

J. L. L.-Mims, read poem on that
subject. .
The frs Thanksgiving was a
very suggestive and interesting pa
Der read and prepared by Mrs.
Maner Lawton. William Jones sang
a Thanksgiving song, reminiscent
sketch of William Royal was read
by Mrs. J. w. Peak. The chapter
found this paper of great Interest,"
and relic of the past belonging to
this distinguished gentleman was
an old copy book one hundred and
three years old which was an OBJ.
ject of great interest to the chapter,
md was viewed by each one. n
At the close of the historical pro-.
gramme, the chapter was invited 70
the dining room, where seated
around the table. a most delightful
season of social enjoyment was
spent. The table was spread with
"a veritable banquet, an elaborate
salad course with whipped cream
and coffee, and second course OF,
delightful cake and nut-jelly with
cream. 4.
The December meeting will be a
very pleasant one, and will have az
it's subject, The Indian" and will
meet with Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman.
~~o~O>>-o-~~~-oo-o-> o->o~~e~~~~~~o->oS
See the new coat suits $3.50 and
up. Z!
The Corner Store: !!
25 ladies all wool white sweaters:
worth up to $3.50 while they last;
going at Sl.59 each. y
The Corner Store.
Do you need typewriter? The,
Advertiser is offering great bar.
gain in Oliver typewriters. Nothing.
better on the market. "a ,.%f
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
Very Pleasant Occasion.

The ladies of Stevens Greek
church gave an oyster supper at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Allen
Friday night last, the occasion being
distinc. success. The amount
realized was about s3s, which will
be used in improving the church
building. The spacious home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen is an ideal place for
any social gathering, and especially
for one that is largely attended.
We trust that success will continue
to attend the efforts of the good
women who compose Stevens Greek
church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24

FOR SALE: All improved va.
rieties of strawberry plants now
ready, 500 for 1925; 1000 for 80
f. o. b. Edgefeld, S: G. John G.
Edwards, NJ. D., Edgefeld, S. G.
STRAYED-A small, short horn
ginger-colored milk COW strayed
November II, from my home on
the A. R. Nicholson place 8 miles
north of Edgefeld. John Lake,
Cleora, S, G. r. F. D.
1l-25:2tp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24
Trustees, Notice.

Our first meeting of county teach
ers' association will be in the court
house Saturday, 9th inst. We es-
pecially urge trustees to be with US
as a feature Of the meeting will be
for them.
80. w. w. Fuller.
Co. Supt. Education.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-24

just in to-day l,5oo yards, ae
inch sea island 25 yards to the
dollar.
= The Corner Store.
sl.oo a pair for shoes worth up
TO s3. 90. About 100 pairs, sizes g
p and 4.
J The corner otore.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
1t was a question OF pure fright

1t was a question OF pure fright.
An hour later a manuscript Cir
cular was passed from hand TO hand
among the staff of the vessel, the
crew. and the passengers OF all
classc,. NJ Louis Rozaine had prom
ised a reward of ten thousand francs
to whosecver should unmask Arsene
Lupin or discover the possessor OF
the stolen jewels.
And if no one helps me against
the rufian," said Rozaine to the cap
Tain. I'll settle his business my
SELF"
The contest between Rozaine and
Arsene Lupin, or rather, in the phrase
that soon became current, between
Arscnc Lupin himself and Arscnc
Lupin, was not lacking in interest.
1t lasted two days. Rozainc was OBJ
served wandering to right and left,
mixing with the crew, questioning
and ferreting on every hand His
shadow was seen prowling about at
night.
The captain, on his side. displayed
the most active energy. The Provence
was searched from stem to stern, in
every nook and corner Every state
room was turned out, without excep-
ton, under the very proper prctext
that the stolen objects must be hid
den mcwhere-anywher rather
than in the thief's own cabin.
Surely they will end by finding
something?" asked Miss Underdown.
Wizard though he may be. he can't
make pearls and diamonds invisible"
"Of course they will" replied, cor
else they will have to search the lin
ings of our hats and clothes and any
thing that we carry about with u.s."
And, showing her my fve-by-four
Kodak, with which l never wearied
of photographing her in all manner
of attitudes. l added, why, even in
a camera no larger than this there
would be room to stow away all
Lady Gerland's jewels. You pretend
to take snapshots and the thing is
done"
"Still. have heard say that every
burglar always leaves a clew of some
kind behind him."
There is one who never does
Lupin."
"WhX"
why? Because he thinks not only
of the crime which he is committing,
but of all the circumstances that
might tell against him"
"You were more confident at first"
"Ah, but I had not seen him at
work Them
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21

manner. for we realized that, though
it would have been difficult to conceal
the cumbersome mass which the or
naments as a whole would have form
ed, he would have much less trouble
with such, small independent objects
as single pearls. emeralds. and sap
phircs.
At dinner this happened: the two
seats TO the right and left OF Rozaine
remained unoccupied. And, in the
evening, we knew that he had been
sent for BY the captain.
His arrest, of which no ono enter
tanned a doubt, caused genuine re-
lief. We felt at last that we could
breathe We played charadcs in the
saloon. We danced. Miss Underdown,
in particular, displayed an obstrepcr-
GUS gayety which made it clear to
me that, though Rozaine's attentions
might have pleased her at first, she
no longer gave them a thought Her
charm conquered me entirely. At
midnight, under the still rays OF the
moon, l declared myself her de-
voted lover in emotional terms which
she did not appear to resent.
But, the next day, to the general
stupefaction, it became known that
the charges brought against him
were insufficient Rozainc was free.
1t seemed that he was the son of
wealthy Bordeaux merchant. He
had produced papers which were in
perfect order Moreover. his arms
showed not the slightest trace of a
wound.
Papers, indeedw exclaimed Ro-
zalne's enemies. Birth certificates!
Tush! Why, Arsene Lupin can supply
them by the dozen! AS for the wound,
it only shows that he never had a
wound or that he has removed
its traces"
Somebody suggested that, at the
time when the theft was committed,
Rozaine-this had been proved-was
walking on deck In reply to this it
was urged that, with a man of Ro-
zaine's stamp, it was not really nee
cssary for the thief to be present at
his own crime. And, lastly. apart
from all other considerations. there
was one point upon which the most
skeptical had nothing to say: who but
Rozaine was travelling alone, had fair
hair, and was called by name be-
ginning with the letter R? Who but
answered to the description
in the wireless. telegram?
Andswhen Rozaine. few minutes
before lunch; boldly made for our
group, Lady Gerland and Miss IN
derdown rose and walked away.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
And so you think . ="


think that we are wasting our
time
As matter OF fact, the investiga-
tons produced no result wbatever or
H.. >,
''o' 'o'' Sl'o'u WIN inc general ei-
Tort: the captain lost his watch.
He was furious, rcdoublcd his zeal.
and kept an even closer eve than he
po :., .L
-,
s'N q "' '''e' vie" ; He next uay'
with 4 delightful IRONY. the watch
was found among the second officers
collar,
All This was vorv ,vordo-,r1 and
49,,
"''''' oU'
manu- Work OF " DnrsiaF' IL you like
but an artist besides. He worked at
his profession for living, but also
for his amusement He raw. H. -;
press;or Of dramatist who ,bor-
ouphIv eniovs his own nIavs and wbo
stands :, N. ,r;,,s ,,rnh;, -.
1v ,t tho comic d;a-o,rs I'D IT,.
ing situations which he himself has
invented
uc was dcc;dcd1v IN ,r,;s. :, he
u.,r. aud ,rbc, 7 obsood p.:
60 gloomy and stubborn and a.
81 -, N. tyo-f,csd ,,r. lit 49,,
our;ou, individual WAS dorh,I.ss
n,,v;rg w,s rnab1. 70 s,s,L -, g.,
,r;tbor. . certain fec-;,o - ii;
,;on
We'll on the NIGH, b,, IN. h.,,-.
our arrival in Amcr;c, the oai,.r of
N. watch heard gro,rs m ~. IL,
.st ,ort;on of III. d.oL u. &c.,.
nearcr wen, II, and s,w ma,
s,,.t,b cd AZ fu,, 1.ne,b Nth he h.,d
wr,,,cd in a thick er,v rnue9.- 80
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21

1t is some of those actions of his.
some Of those exploits, that | will
endeavor to narratc, thanks to the
condolences with which he has had
the kindness to favor me on certain
winter evenings in the silence of my
study. =
The Washington times., 1915-08-16

from the start. but hard work and
perseverance, soon began to make
an impression. and before the year
was out the Sennett stars were
known throughout the country.
Then Sennett took on Cha rlie
Chaplin. an English youth with some
stage experience abroad, but un-
known in this country. The rise of
Chaplin, under the Keystone banner
and the tutelage of Sennett. is too
recent history to recount here. Chap
lin left the employ Of his mentor
upon the expiration Of his contract,
but they are good friends and there
Is some likelihood of the funny
young man returning to the SEN
nett studios.
Sennett. like Thomas H. Ince, has
always given preference to players
from the legitimate stage.
They have years Of experience in
tho technical points of the game"
Lately he has contracted with
such well-known stage celebrities as
Raymond Hitchcock, Eddie Foy and
Weber and Fields. and he is on the
lookout for half a dozen others Of
like fame who, 1t is expected, will
shortly enter picture comedies.
Sennett has become rich through
his comedy productions but he takes
his success with unassumed mod
esty. He treats his players more
like children than employees. which
is. perhaps, one reason why they
work 50 hard when the time arrives
for Aim making.
The Washington times., 1915-08-16

week were Gen. and Mrs. q. NJ. Grimes
and their son, Capt. G. s. Grimes. Of
Plattaburg, N. Y: Maximo- -YeDodo and
wife and Jose Siero. Of Nicarasua; Paul
Santallier, Of Paris; Henry T. Oxnard
and his daughter. Miss E Pichon. Of
Upperville. Va.
Mrs. Ammo Goodhue has left Wash
ington for an extended trip North.
Cards are out from the commandant
and officers Of NaTragansett bay Naval
Station and Naval War College for a
reception and dance for the command
er-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet. Ad-
miral Frank Friday Fletcher, and the
officers of the fleet at the training sta
ton Saturday afternoon next The
COMMITTEES eonsists Of Lieut.. comdr;
Edward T. Constein. Commander Carl
7. vogelgesang. Paymaster George w.
Pigman, Jr.. Lieut.. Richard N. Elliott.
1r.. and Surgeon James G. o. Melvin
Quentin Roosevelt, who has been tho
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest G..
Fabbri, at Bar Harbor. has gone to
Northeast Harbor. Me.
Mr. and Mrs. ogden Reid have sone
to the Adirondacks to Visit Mr.. Rcid's
mother. Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. at her
camp.
The Washington times., 1915-08-16
Comedians Have The
Most Difficult
Work in the
Pictures.

Comedy has been the most diff
cult branch Of the drama to put
successfully into Nm. This fact 10
rot given very much consideration
by the public which has had thous-
ands Of laugh compelling films pro-
vided for 1t during the past ten
years. 1t Is a fact, however. ac-
cording to tho best informed mo-
ton picture men. For several years
after tho films became popular there
were only . very few recognized
comedians. For some time trick
photography was resorted to in max.
ing such pictures and then came
tho success Of tho famous Max
Linder. OF tho French Pathe Com
pany. Lnder used legitimate
comedy methods to obtain his
laughs. He Is probably the first
person to do SO for motion pictures.
He was followed by John Bunny,
and after them cane the others VINO
have become famous.
During the time that Max was
gaining his great popularity there
was working with Griffith In the
Biograph company a character man
whose name was Sennett. Mack
Sennett had his own ideas about
comedy-original IDEAS they were.
too. He had been more or less OF an
actor, but he was rather sad per-
son in appearance. and until he was
placed in a film drama with Mary
Pickford. in which he played the
part OF a very faithful friend VINO
The Washington times., 1915-08-16

was always getting in the way Of
pair Of lovers, his possibilities a.
a comedian had been overlooked en-
tirely.
In this part. however. he played a
real comedy character in the most
legitimate and artistic way, and he
straightway became a famous men,
Der of that !ery famous little band
Of photoplay pioneers. But he had
still other ideas as to comedy. He
wanted an opportunity to try them
out. At that time Adam Kessel ana
Charles o. Baumann. Of the New
York Motion Picture Corporation.
had an idea that q stock company
producing nothing but comedies
would be q distinct asset to their
concern. They saw some pictures
with Sennett playing his best COM
edy. and decided that he was the
man they wanted. They engaged
him-and he thereupon commenced
the turning out Of what are today
known throughout the world as Key.
stone comedies.
Sennett set UP his studio in Los
Angeles. He brought along with him
Mabel Normand and Roscoe Ar
buckle. then practically unknown in
films and. together. they started out
to create a demand for Keystones.
Difficulties confronted tho producer
The Washington times., 1915-08-16
Will Use GuardSmen in
Motion Picture PlaVS

Some Of the members of the District
National Guard will hecome actors for
motion pictures during the course Of
the next wock. A detachment Of ac-
tors and actresses of the BOzel Com
pany, the new Washington film manu-
featuring concern. leaves for Colonial
Beach tomorrow morning and will re-
fo1 ,r' several plays that are TO- be dis
tributed through regular film channels
during the fall. These plays have mill
tary subjects and will require the use
of soldiers in the staging Of certain
scenes.
Erigadier General Harvey has con-
sented to permit the members OF his
command work in the pictures. The
company will be under the direction of
Jack Rogerson. formerly with the Vita
graph Company. and will include sew
eral actors and actresses we'll known
to Aim patrons. Tho Bozel concern.
which was recently organized. has three
companies at work producing photo
PLAYS and contemplates the construction
Of a complete plant during the next few
weeks.
The Washington times., 1915-08-16
THE BROKEN COL N
By EMERSON HOUGH.

table in her hotel! Now 1t was here.
Why? Kitty felt a strange flush
come to her face.
Something now arrested her-she
paused. reluctant to resume search
which ever had been distasteful to
her. No. she would not touch thing
had he not done as much for her
had he not been more respectful than
| herself of another's privacy? II he
had taken anything from her apart
ments it was but-this. And appa-
rently he had cherished 1t. No. she
would not search for the coin. she
ed, II need be. But this time at least
with this proof Of another's chivalry
! before her-she would herself be
| chivalrous.
But there lay. just at the foot Of the
little portrait. an object which caught
her eye. 1t was the half coin OF
| GretZhoffen!
Yes, here it was in full view. OPEN
ly displayed. that any might see 1t
| who liked. who CHANGED to be there:
Apparently Count Frederick felt that
all pursuit of the coin had ended
| that no longer could any intruder gain
faccess to bis palace. There, in con-
{ tempt. or in courage. or in trust
, tive which was not that of fear-he
had left the coin-and the little pic
| ture-where he might see either or
! both at a glance.
Kitty hesitatei for moment. The
appeal of the coin came to her once
more. She took it up. held it in her
| hand. gazed at it-and once more. as
SO often had been the case-she found
herself surprised at the very moment
of her success.
She heard Count Frederick's quiet
footsteps. his calm voice behind her.
"Mademoiselle again.
The count stood there regarding her
Evidently, mademoiselle. you did
ltnz lot .I.lAz
rendered necessary the installation Of
an electric system of my DOWN devils
inS-you see, I knew of your presence.
and as YOU see. l have come. You
ran rang; e OF iof,,o what service can I be-.
Leave me alone. painted Kitty. her
hate you! l hate you"
! II grieve at that, mademoiselle," said
Count Frederick evenly. II wish l
could say the same Of you-but I can
not. With every reason to distrust you
Il cannot. Continually we cross
swords, sS s., do we not; And you were easy
trapped as simply as a bird which steps
into its cage without hesitation.
"Will you not give me back my coin.
mademoiselle2 Will you not add 1t to
the other? Will you not assist me in
reading the message of the coin. so that
we may make an end Of all this-so that
we may not continually cross swords
| with one anotherT
In answer Kitty darted past him.
found her way into the hall. ran she
knew not where. Before her lay a
little narrow stairway. and she
sprang up At. hoping to find egress
somewhere, Alas. the door that clos
ed the head Of the stair was locked
She heard his low laugh as an iron
grille snapped across tho opening
cutting off escape.
Won't you give 1t me now-my
, coin?" he asked
, Silence reigned in the great white
marble palace Of Count Frederick OF
Gretzhoffen.
And now. far off in other parts OF
the city. whore men sought ono who
had one crime. there rose In the
: streets the sound OF hurrying feet
with the warning cry. In the name
of the king"
(rcuttuuaJ N.~t S,od.xN