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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-07

Federal government power to take full
control Of the militia.
1T would take years 20 put il
through" responded the Secretary.
And then you would not have gained
ANYTHING. The Congress has full power
now. When you had made your Fed
eral militia you would have just what
| am aiming at-the Federal volunteer
system
Representative Kahn asked whether
IL would not be possible 10 rai'e the
forces necessary in case Of war by pro
vidng that under n militia nay bill
each mlitaman must respond 20 call
10 the colors in case Of war.
"It wouldn't get YOU anywhere. Mr.
Garrison argued. The difficulty is not
that we can't get men. 1t IS in the
lack Of unity. Even enough trained
men wouldn't do. We must have bodies
OF men trained together The army
IS not much interested in loose soldiers
il II cant control their preparation.
CONGRESS has full power 10 do what II
wants for the good Of the United States
I'm this way by the Federal volunteer
system, and IL seems TO me that 10
abandon this power and try TO find
some hybrid method is like giving up
a known specific for an illness and ex-
perimenting with half dozen pailia-
t.ves that may or may not work"
Mr.. Kahn also suggested higher pay
for the present army TO increase enlist
uent.
1T could be done" said the Secrc-
tary. "but ! would hate 10 be the man
10 suggest it in Congress. The Amer
lean soldier is now the best paid best
housed. best clothed and best fed sol
dier I'm the world"
Representative Mcclellan took up the
question Of providing officers, ana
asked whether II would not be wise 10
establish more West Points. Mr.. Gar
rison objected that it would be eight
10 ten wears before they would pro
duce anything. Mr. Mcclellan asked II
there was any reason why the United
States should not take its own time.
"Few people seem to realize the
resources already open to Us in our
educational institutions Mr.. Garrison
declared. "Most of them would be Will
ing TO nut in military courses giving
an education as good as the best other
nations have for their officers. J can
conceive any reason for the expense
and time required tol more Of the
high g~ade professional schools. There
is no need for the intensive West Point
training for most of our officers. /
should be glad TO commission hun
dreds Of these young men to-day II we
had the places for them Under GER
tainty there will be places hundreds
more will be anxious 10 take the
courses. ! see no rea;o on for Offering
Federal al! 10 get these men when we
can get them for nothing"
War When Ambitions Clash.
Representative Kahn turned the dis
cussion for a few moments 20 the in
ternational situation, and asked:
isn't there more or less danger 70
our peace from the Monroe Doctrine ~
obviously" replied the Secretary.
"The clash Of ambitions and principles
has caused most wars
Ought we not to be prepared to de-
fend the land Of this continent-cer
tainly as far as the Panama Canal?"
81 think when you have once decided
that a policy is fundamental you must
either defend it 10 the limit or abandon
it,
Would it not be better to spend
more money on increasing the regular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-07
WHOLE TOWN "SWEARS OFF"
No Drinking. No Smoking, No Chew
ing in Byers, Kan, for a Year.
TRv Tsfee-.,h % r.. Trsf..,.

Byers, Kan, Jan. 6.-Led by every
business man in town practically all
the residents Of this place have signed
the pledge for one year. Not only has
every one promised TO stay on the
water wagon for year, but they have
taken the pledge not TO smoke cigar
cites or chew tobacco. All have prom
ised to renew their pledge at the end
Of the year
Byers is a new town on a new rail
road Until recently conditions have
..c1 rather "Open." As a result Of
the killing by young man Of friend
the town has reyulsion of sentiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-07
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
A Very Pleasant Occasion.

Wednesday DR.. Frank Jones
gave a private barbecue out on his
plantation north of Edgefeld and
honored about 60 of his friends
with invitations. He proved to be
a most gracious host and his moth
err, Mrs. Hettie Jones, who was
present and added much to the &C.
casion was likewise a charming hos
tess. The occasion vas ideal, being
suggestive of a large family re-
union. Everybody knew everybody
else and the hours under the pines,
poplars and sweetgums were spent
most pleasantly. The table was fill.
ed to overlooking with barbecued
meats, hash, tomatoes and other
things that accompany such a feast.
Near by was a bold spring of ice
cold water flowing from the foot of
a large poplar tree. Iced lemonade
was provided beautifully and every
body drank dozens of glasses
DR.. Jones, knowing how gifted
Norman Youngblood, the veteran
chef, is in serving a barbecue din
ner, engaged him to prepare the
splendid repast, and it was season
ed and served in a manner that was
fit for a kaiser or king. After every
body had partaken freely of the
dinner there were many baskets full
left, so DR.. Jones turned the table
over to about Is or 90 of his farm
hands and they enjoyed the feast
to a degree trat words can not ex.
press. Soon after his friends had
left the table and were seated in
groups under the trees, in buggies
and automobiles, DR.. Jones passed
around Havana cigars that soon had
the air laden with a fragrance or
aroma that was pleasant TO lnhale.
All who were honored with invi-
tations are greatly indebted to Or.
Jones and his mother for their
thoughtful kindness and sshope that
after another short year passes 1t
will be their pleasure to gather
around Poplar spring for another
great feast and several hours of de-
lightful social intercourse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16

MI. James E. Hart has come in
off the road to spend his summer
vacation with his family.
T. G. Callison, Esq, a prominent
member of the Lexington bar, is
here for several days.
MIR. Edward Lynch, who is now a
prominent young lawyer of North
Carolina, is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Kate Lynch.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. J. Wingard of
Lexington spent Tuesday in Edge
field visiting DR.. Vineyards aunt,
Mrs. Mary j. Norris.
Mr.. George Norris came over
from Columbia in his car Monday
to visit his uncle, Mr.. E. j. Norris,
and Mrs. Mary j. Norris and Mrs.
Mamie n. Tillman.
Mrs. N. G. Evans and Master
George have returned from a pro-
longed visit to Macon and other
places. They have been very COR
daily greeted by their friends.
Mr.. James T. Minis, Jr., has pur-
chased the Edgefeld Auto Repair
Shop from Mr.. George w. Adams.
Attention is directed to his adver-
tisement in this issue.
Mr.. John Nicholson of Ridge
Spring is here visiting his brother,
Mr.. A. R. Nicholson. Mr.. Nichol-
son is strong and active, growing
not a day older, apparently, as the
years pass.
Miss Carrie Morgan has been en-
gagged to teach the Waycross school,
which was taught by Miss Jennie
Pattison last year. Miss Morgan
has made a good record as a teacher,
and we feel confident that the
patrons of the Waycross school will
be pleased with her services.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
Won Annapolis scholarship.

The friends of Charlie Porter, the
eldest son of Mr.. H. G. Porter, will
be delighted to learn of his good
fortune in winning the Annapolis
scholarship for the State at large.
He went to Annapolis Sunday to
stand the physical examination and
wired his father Tuesday night that
he had been awarded the scholar
ship. Charlie Porter has always
been a studious boy, and has been
rewarded for his close application
to his studies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
Dragging Road of Great Benefit,

Mr.. Robert Parks, the capable
town marshall, used a split.log drag
on some of the streets last week
very effectively. 1t accomplished
about as much where the earth was
loose as the road machine and was
lighter. considerably lighter on the
mules. While the spirit of co-ope.
ration is in the air let as many far
mers as can afford to give the time
drag several miles of public roads.
The dragging that was given the
road between Edgefeld and Mr.. D.
B. Hollingsworth's, and also the
road leading to Antioch has been of
i~ncalculable benefit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
CAPTAIN Carter Transferred.

Capt. w. NJ. Carter, of Colum-
bia. officers reserve corps, National
Guard, has been transferred by
Governor Manning to the active
list and assigned as captain Of Com
pany f. governors guards, Second
Infantry. He has been ordered to
proceed to Ell Paso and assume
command of the company.
Captain Carter is a veteran of the
Spanish American Var. The State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
Elizabeth Lott Entertains.

On Monday afternoon a very pleasant
time was spent with Elizabeth Lott,
this being her tenth birthday. A num-
Der of her school mates and Sunday
school class were invited to enjoy the
afternoon with her, and all came only
in great glee over the good time they
had enjoyed.
Fruit punch was served during the
play time, and at the end marble cake
and chocolate cream.
These birthdays are mile stones on
the journey of life for the little girls
and boys, especially when they are Gel
ebrated by the coming of their friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
Sunday at Stevens Creek
Church.

Following our custom of many
years, that of attending at least the
first day Of the annual %protracted
meeting at Stevens Greek church,
we spent Sunday among those good
people, enjoying the day immensely.
Recently the members of the church
made some improvements IN the
interior arrangement of the church.
Two rooms have been constructed
in the north end and the roStrum
projected considerably forward, an
extension to the platform being
made on the east side to provide for
the organ and choir. a modern
baptistry has been constructed I'M
mediately in the rear of the speak
er's desk, the two rooms being used
for dressing rooms when the ordi-
nance Of baptism is administered.
This addition or Improvement was
wisely planned and the workman
ship is tie best. So large is the
building that sufficient room has
been left to seat the large congrega-
tions that gather on special occa-
sions.
The sermon was preached Sunday
morning by the pastor, Rev. Henry
Roll White of Saluda, who also
serves Berea and Rocky Greek
churches. He is greatly beloved
by the Stevens Greek flock. Mr..
White announced that Rev. W. c.
Allen of North Augusta would ar
rive Monday morning to do the
preaching during the week.
At the close Of the sermon Mr..
| White announced the death of MIR.
Mouzon Dorm, stating that the flu.
neral would take place at Mcken
dee church at one o'clock and thai
he had been requested to conduct
the funeral. Owing to this call Oh
this request from Mckendree, Mr.
White announced that there would
be no sermon in the afternoon, bu'
expressed the hope that some of thu
laymen would conduct an Afternoon
service.
At the dinner hour everybody wa
invited TO gather around the long
table where the good old Stevens
Greek hospitality Was dispensed
A dinner which was almost limit
less in quantity and variety was
served in a manner that has wor
for the good people Of Steven:
Creek the reputation of being most
charming hosts and hostesses.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
Two Capable Teachers.

The Brunson school will be
taught next session by Miss Berta
Hill and Miss Lottie Bean of John
ston. Miss Hill is an experienced
teacher and has been very success
full in her work. Miss Bean gradu-
ated from Coker college in June,
having made a splendid record du-
ring the entire four years spent. in
that excellent institution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
MIR. Mouzon Dorm Died at Hos
pital in Columbia.

Saturday afternoon at two o'clock
Mr. Mouzon Dorm of the McKendree
community passed away at n of
the hospitals in Columbia, where he
underwent an operation several days
ago. His body was brought home
Sunday morning and Inferred at
Mckendree Sunday afternoon about
two o'clock, his pastor, Rev. M. NJ.
Brabham, and Rev. H. B. White,
pastor of Stevens Creek church,
officiating at the funeral.
The death of Mr.. Dorm deprives
the McKendree community of one
of its best citizens, leaving vacant a
place that can not be easily filled.
He was a man of sterling qualities.
He was thoroughly dependable. As
husband, as father, as friend, as
neighbor and as a citizen of the
community he was without a peer.
Everybody had a kind word to say
about Mouzon Dorm. He always
attended strictly to his own affairs
and never meddled with the bust
ness of other people. He was an
upright, G~od-fearing man whose
life and example in the community
was always helpful and wholesome.
Mr.. Dorm is survived by his wife,
two sons, Mr.. Thomas and Mr..
Mouzon Dorm, and three daughters,
Mrs. w. H. Zimmerman,
Mrs. Walter Manly and Mrs.
F. p. Walker. The Advertiser ex-
tends sympathy to these bereaved
friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
MIR. Upshaw Coming.

Mr.. Will D. Upshaw of Atlanta
will occupy the pulpit of the Bap-
fist church Sunday morning, Au-
gust 81. He has lectured in Edge.
field before, delighting large audi
ences. Those who have heard MIR.
Upshaw on former occasions will be
delighted to learn that he is coming
to Edcefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
A Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to our friends and neighbors who
so kindly aided US during the illness
and death of our dear father, Mouzon
Dorm. Their kind deeds shall be held
in loving memory by us.
Mrs. Mouzon Dorm and Children.
Aug. Is, 1916.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
Mr.. Cogburn and Mr.. Thinner
man Exonerated by Grand
Jury.
South Carolina,
Edgefeld equity.

Whereas we are informed that it
is being circulated that J. r. Tim
norman and w. B. Cogburn were
the cause of the Grand Jury not
electing Messrs. E. M. Holmes, S.
w. Prince and N. r. BARLEY to
the Office of Registration Commits
sioners,
We tie undersigned members of
the Grand Jury who elected the
present Board of Registration Com
missioners do hereby state by our
signatures that neither Mr.. j. R.
Zimmerman or w. B. Cogburn
spoke to US in reference to said
Election and are not in any way res
ponsible for said Election; and we as
Grand Jurors take pleasure in here
by generating them, and each of
them, from any such accusation as
has been circulated about them.
j. A. Lott. Foreman,
H. H.. Herlong,
II. A. Smith,
r. l.. Dunovant,
w. l.. Holson,
J. L. Miller,
E. R. Clark,
H. G. Medlock:
L. g. Watson,
George W. Bussey, Jr.,
l.. H. Hamilton,
j. P. Nixon,
G.. 9. Jones,
J.. w. Mundy,
L. R. Brunson.
j. Nj. Vann.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16

TEACHERS MED: %
Men for town and country schools
$50 to SO. (2) Ladies com.
blning music and common
school, unprecedented demand. (3)
Grade and high school. Can place
all qualified teachers for any of the
above. Write to-day. Southern
Teachers Agency, Columbia, S. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-16
YOUR BOWELS SHOULD MOVE ONCE
A DAY

A free easy movement of the
bowels every day is a sign of good
health. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
will give YOU a gentle laxative eff
feet without gripping and free your
system Of blood poisons, purify
your blood, overcome constipation
and have an excellent tonic effect
on the entire system. Makes you
feel like living. Only CSC. a. drug
gists. 3
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20
Newspaper Don'ts.

The following Hst of newspaper don ts is copied from the Woodbury Conn Reporter
 Don take your paper home, It Is the most active and powerful factor m building up your town, and to support it would involve you in the work
 Don't pay for 1t if you take it. Newspapers are run on wind, and the editor wouldn't keep the money any way He'd most likely pay 1t on his bills
 Don fail to tell the editor how to run the paper He has nothing to do but to listen and keep his temper sweet
 Don't put sour name to what you want published It. the editor busi- ness to espouse unpopular causes and take your chestnuts out of the fire What hurts your business might also hurt hi. but that's different
 Don't notify the editor when you change your poslofice address He may lose track of you and you will rS- cape paying the iast two or three years of yoac subscription
 Dan I forget to wrjtc on both sides of the paper The printers might for ur( how tn swear
 Don't wrtte yoar communications Iegitiy peeiphering them keeps the editor busy and he k able to make an occasional blunder. which promotes goo1 feeling all around
 Don't imagine that the newspaper man has anything to io Newspapers run themselves and the ravens feed the printers.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20
The Proposed
 Liquor Bill.

The recently initiated local option liquor bill, which would repeal the statewide prohibition bill now in effect in Arkansas, differs in many respects from any liquor bill ever in force in the state. l. is to be voted upon at the general election on November 1th.
 X summary of the new bill follows
 Upon petition of n per cent of the voters of any county the county judge Is required to call a special election to vote on the license question The per sons circulating the petition must file a bond for $l ooo to cover the. cost of the election Within lo days after the ne alton Is filed the county judge must call an election To be held not less than 3o nor more than 80 days thereafter. If a majority vote for license the court must then issue hquor licenses, subject to the following restrictions.
 Licenses may be granted only to citl- zens of the state over 2l years of age and of good moral character
 No license shall be issued except in city or incorporated town of at least 800 population. and not more than one license shall be issued for each 0o0 in habitants. The population ia to be de termined by the last official census or the last federal census
 No license shall authorize the sale of liquor on Sunday. or election days, or before a. m. or after 10 D. m. and shall not be granted to any one inter ested in any other business where in tOXlcants are sold in the state. Ap- plicants must file with the county clerk the exact location where they expect to sell liquor and bond for $2, O00 that he will abide by the provisions Where there are more applicants than licenses authorized the county judge shall grant licenses to the applicants he thinks most worthy.
 The manufacture of wine or brandy from grapes or berries is permitted and the manufacturers may sell the product without license if sold in original pack ages containing not less than five gal Ions
 The manufacture of alcoholic liquors may be conducted in any county voting for license
 The rates for licenses is fixed as fol- lows: Retail $500 county tax. $250 state tax $250 common school tax and city tax not to exceed Sl, 000 Whole sale S400 county tax, $50 state tax, $l50 common school fund, but 10 city tax
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20
To Take Office Jan. 1st.

All county and state officers elected next November will begin their terms January 1. under the new consolidation of elections law, according to word be- ing sent out from the office of the at torny general. The blank commissions being printed for use after the election are dated January 1.
 The new law fails to fix date for the time the new officers shall take of flee. Heretofore it has been customary for county officers to take office in No- vember, immediately after the general election. It is said no objection to the change in date has come from nom inees and office holders. It will give the present office holders longer term than formerly, while the new officers will serve their two full years.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20
To Annex Little Rock.

A prominent business man of Argen- ta was transactug business in Dermott the first of the week, and while here stated that since the increased popu- larity of Fort Logan H. Roots and the probability of it's being made a regi- mental fort. the City Council of Ar genta is seriously considering annex ing Little Rock to their city Such action. however. will likely be deferred until after the seventy carloads of rock, which was recently surreptitious- ly removed from Argenta, shall have been located
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20

Over seven hundred dipping Yats in counties where no systematic regula tory work is being done speaks volumes for the progressive spirit of Arkansas farmers, who are determined to quit paying the awful tax of twenty dollars for each head of cattle In a few counties very few farmers are grumbling about the five cent tax when they are actually paying tax of twenty dollars to keep the ticks Gov ernment figures show that much differ ence in the value of northern and southern cattle
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20
Shortage Serious.

The shortage of newspaper and the increased cost of this commodity have already caused the suspension of sever al journals It is by no means sure that the other journals will be able to pull through the summer If the supply continues to decrease and the price continues to ascend. As last resort, We may be forced to print few issues on one dollar bills In order that such an emergency may be met all sub scribers are requested to hand in the bills Honey Grove Signal.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20
WOMAN EXPERT IN ~ HOME EFFICIENCY
 FOR STEPHENS BILL
MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK SAYS
 TT WILL AID CONSUMERS.
INSURES STANDARD QUALITY
Consumers in Small Towns and Rural
 Communities Arc Victims of Dis crimination by Big Store Methods. Which Encourage Substitution of Unidentified Goods at High Fi0ures

Mrs. Christine Frederick, household efficiency expert and consulting house hold editor of the Ladies' Home Jour nal the New York Evening Sun, Sue CcSSful Farming and various other publications. recently appeared before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee ef the House of Repre- scntattvcs in Washington in support ot the Stephens AShurSt bill. This measure. according to it's title. k de signed ITO protect the public against dishonest advertising and false pre- ten~cs in merchandising
 The bill will lcgalizr standard. uni form prices and prevent price cutting of trade marked goods by big city stores for the purpose of giving the false impression that all their other articles are proportiouatcly low. Price cutting Is merely bait to lure customers so that articles of inferior Harit may he substituted at high prices,
 "l appear before the committee purely in the interest of the con Sumer. said Mrs. Frederick. and 1 do not care about the rights or wrongs
The Dermott news., 1916-07-20

According to news dispatch to the Gazette from Monroe. La, improve ments amounting to $6o0. GOO are being made there by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain X Southern Railway These improvements are being made neces- sary by the big increase ia traffic fol- lowing the opening of the Iron Noun tain terminals at New Orleans The line between Little Rock and Monroe is being resurfaeed, and t t. under stood that two new trains will be put on January lst, when the work is com pleted