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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Good DISPOSITIONS.

In the Woman's Home Companion
we learn that to give baby good
disposition the first step is to keep
him free from nerves" Zone mother
accounted for her baby's peaceful
frame of mind" we read, "by saying
that until he was three months old he
was ignored That seems absurd, yet
there is an element of truth in it. A
naby is an excitable little being. 1t
wants to play and be played with, and
It means real self-denial on the part
Of household to refrain from kissing
and cuddling and romping with the
baby. But the more baby is left to
itself, provided it is comfortable and
we'll, the better for its nerves. 1t
must sleep many long hours in fresh
air, ard, Of course, if it is excited and
stimulated, it will not want tc settle
down to it's daily nap, nor at bedtime,
after a romp. will it want to &c t.
sleep alone and in the dark. Rest;
proper food, quietness and fresh air
are the things needed to establish
good nerves"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Not GUILTY.,

Mr.. Gap Johnson Of Rumpus Ridge
leaned languidly over the top rail Of
his fence and gazed pensively at a
hog lying in the road. A motor car
came skallyhooting down the hill and
ran over the recumbent porker. Some
thing went wrong with the mechan-
ism, the car swerved from the high
way, plunged down into considerable
hollow and landed wrong side up with
the occupants unconscious beneath it..
MIR. Johnson presently strolled over
and looked calmly down into the pit.
Say" he finally. called. "You folks
don't have to hide under there. That
hog was dead when you hit it. The
last automobile that came along killed
it, and the feller paid for it. kansas
City Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Dangers of Draft.

Drafts feel best when we are hot
and perspiring, just when they are
most dangerous and the result is
Neuralgia, Stiff Neck, Sore Muscles
or sometimes an attack of Rheuma,
tism. In such cases apply Sloan's
Liniment. 1t stimulates circulation
to the sore and painful part. The
blood flows freely and in short
time the stiffness and pain leaves.
Those suffering from Neuralgia or
Neuralgia Headache will find one
or two applications of Sloan's Lini'
ment will give grateful relief. The
agonizing pain gives way to a ting
ling sensation of comfort and
warmth and quiet rest and sleep is
possible. Good for Neuritis too.
Price 25c. at your Druggist. l
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
CARE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Compelling Helpless Child to Force
Its Way Along Mud-Fouled High
way Is Crime.

All good roads lead to schoolhouse.
In good roads there is consideration
of the school child. Compel helpless
child to force it's way along a mud
fouled thoroughfare and a crime is
committed. Its health is endangered
aud it's mind is dwarfed. He who
would not strive to overcome ca
lamity it not civilized though garbed
in the broalcloth Of an honored citi'
zen. a community should, above all,
consider the school childrens welfare.
The destiny Of a nation rests in this
careful study and the thoroughfare
along which their little feet must
travel cannot be constructed with top
much precision to gain the happy rd,
suit. Texas can never become great
until she becomes civilized.-Delta
(TeX.) Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Where "punu Came From.

Dun is word now whose mean
ing is known to everyone who under
stands the English language. Early III
the nineteenth century, constable
named John Dun became celebrated
IS a first-class collector of bad ac-
counts. When others would fail to
collect a bad debt, Dun would be sure
TO get it out of the debtor. It soon
passed into current phrase that when a
person owed money and did not pay
when asked, he would have to be
"dunned." Hence it soon became
common in such cases to say: you
will have to dun So-andSo if you wish
TO collect your money"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
SURFACED ROADS IN COUNTRY
Ohio Leads With 2s,312 MiIes-in-
diana Next With 26,331-Mis-
souri, Brings Up the Rear.

There are 2,273,00O miles of roads in
the United States, of which 247,490
miles, or 10.9 per cent, are surfaced.
OF surfaced roads Ohio has 2S,312
miles; Indiana, 26,SS1; New York, 22,-
39S; Georgia, 12,5Q0; Wisconsin, H..
500; Kentucky, 10,s36; Texas, 9,7O9;
California, 9,3SS; Illinois, 5000; Massa-
,chusetts, 1928; Michigan, $3.50, and
Missouri, 5000 miles.
In 1914 6,S05 state and state-aid
roads were built, and 39,9S8 miles
1were maintained with state aid. The
total mileage of state and state-aid
roads built in the whole country up
TO January 1, 1915, was only 35,477
miles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Night Pencil Has Electric Light.

An electrically lighted lead pencil
that will permit it's user to write iegi-
bly, in the heart of the darkest Egyp-
tian night has been invented by an
eastern man. 1t is made on the prln-
cil.le of the vest pocket electric light
and resembles the case of fountain
per. Clamped to the end is a frame
work which supports a piece of lead.
The lig'>f is thrown directly upon the
paper and certers ct the tip Of the
pencil. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

miles of really good road in all the
4S states. The trouble with highway
construction is that often waste and
graft get together.
The association has been doing some
market figuring, and it finds that 45o,-
900 miles of real highway, around the
centers of population, would reduce
the cost of living as well as add to
the enjoyment of living. A system is
proposed whereby each of the states
could undertake the construction OF
500 or 600 miles of highway each year.
Thus In twelve years or so, with the
100000 miles of road already improved,
the nation would possess the nucleus
of fine market system. These roads,
radiating from the centers of consump-
fion, could easily be connected with
the trunk highways that are now being
constructed in all parts of the coun-
try, largely as result of the activity
OF motor clubs.
Concentration in Washington might
mean unity and coordination, out IL
would also mean increased appropria-
tions. The work belongs TO the states.
It was not, says the highway associa-
6ion, until 1891, that the state of New
Jersey took the initiative, -and three
years later established department
of public roads. Since then other
states have followed in form, but hard
1y in spirit. The association places In
diana in the list of lazy common
weaiths. For all the fine gravel roads
ft possessed few years ago, Indiana
can, apparently. no longer be regarded
as a leader in highway Improvement.
IL this is true, it is time that some
thing were edone.-Indianapoli News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
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CHICAG0-MIANl MOTOR ROAD
Details of Work In Various Localities
Progress Made in Construction
Is Remarkable.

That the Dixie highway is road
that has appealed to the people both
North and South of the Mason and
Dixon line is evidenced by a report
from the offices of the Dixie highway
association, located at Chattanooga,
to the effect that fifty counties alone
have spent more than s1,7G5,2OO on the
Chicago-Iiami motor thoroughfare in
the last six months and are preparing
to spend s6,931,O 900 during the coming
year, writes j. G. Burton in Chicago
Daily News.
AS the fifty counties reporting to
the association represent less than g
third of the total counties that are
crossed by the road that links North
and. South, it would not be unreason-
able to estimate that approximately
s5,3OO,OOO has been expended on the
Dixie highway to date and that $780,
$4,000 will be used to put the thor
oughfare in shape in 1915.
When it is considered that the
Dixie highway was routed only eight
months ago, the progress made in its
construction is remarkable. The large
mileage of permanent roads built or
under contract is an indication of the
wonderful advancement made in such
a short time. The fifty counties re-
ferred to report that nearly one-tenth
of the distance either is paved or will
be paved before another year rolls
around. Using only multiple of two
20 represent the other 112 counties,
it can be seen that a good part of the
road is or will be of a permanent tyIr
Of construction.
The preparations being made for
even greater progress along this line
are highly gratifying to the officials of
the Dixie highway association. Sew
eral divisions of the thoroughfare are
planning paved roads for their entire
stretch, the most notable of these be-
ing the links from Chicago to Danville,
ILL.,, from Toledo to Cincinnati, o.;
from Jacksonville to Miami, Fla, and
from Tallahassee to Barlow, Fla.
The reports by states show that in
seven cut Of the eighteen counties OF
Kentucky there has been expended
s135,O00. In Ohio, eight counties out
of twelve and exclusive Of Hamilton
county, of which Cincinnati is the
county seat, have spent $3SS,000. Five
counties out Of twenty-five in Florida
spent S601,000 on the Dixie highway
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Not the Tearot's Fault.

Pat was very fond Of strong tea. He
always praised a housekeerer accord
ing to the strength of the tea she
made. Last Saturday the woman Of
the house where Pat worked was pour
ing out the tea for his breakfast. 1t
was coming out very slowly, and the
good woman asked Pat to excuse the
teapot as it had a bad spout. Pat mot
liking the look of the teal said sadly:
"Oh, begor, ma am, don't blame the
taypot, because anything weak must
go aisy."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Citation.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Edge6eld.

SOulIS Va LbSCuSIt'
BY W. r. Kinnaird. Probate Judge.
Whereas, Frank l.. Middleton, of
,bove County and State, made suit
0 me. to grant him Letters of A9-
ninistration of the Estate and eff
t'ects of P. G. Middleton, late of
,bove County and State.
These Are Therefore to cite and
.dmonish all and singular the kin
ired and Creditors of the said p.
). Middleton, deceased, that they
e and appear before me, in the
'ourt of Probate, to be held at
Edgefeld G. H., S. c., in my Of
ice on the 3Oth day of March 1916
lext, after publication thereof, al
/ o'clock in the forenoon, to show
.ause, if any they have, why the
said Administration should not be
:ranted.
Given under my Hand, this lst
lay of March, A. d., 1916.
w. T. KINNAIRD.
P. j., E. g.
.darch st.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
GOOD ROADS ARE NEGLECTED.
Lecture ls Read to States by American
highway Association-NeW Jer-
sey Took Initiative.

The American Highway association
reads the states lecture on their neg
lect of good roads. There are $3.50. 900
miles of public road in the United
States. The annual expenditure for
construction and maintenance amounts
to $26e, 100000. Yet inadequate results
are found everywhere. This is due to
the lack of continuity of purpose, the
lack of coordination in management,
and the general lack of control. or
the 2,250,O00 miles of roadway, less
than 10 per cent is really improved.
Improvement in most instances means
a plowed furrow for drain and a
wagon load of gravel in a chuck hole.
in fact there are only about 10000
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
To Spend sa,ooo,ooo.

Minnesota will spend S3,OO0,00O for
better highways. To date this year
ahe state has given counties for state
sid $750,00O for highways, which will
be increased to $1,500,C0O before next
January. George w. Cooley, engineer
ad the state highway commission, rec.
ommends a one-miil tax, and making
the states share Of the expense for
state roads one-half.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Raise More Turkeys.

If turkeys are let roam over the
fields they will get three-fourths OF
their growth OH weeds and insects that
would otherwise damage the growing
crops. They will need very little at
tention until after cold weather de-
stroys the insects. Then feed some
corn to fatten them for market.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Typical Concrete Bridge on Dix
Highway in Tennessee.

in the past six months. Four counties
out Of five in Illinois, not including
Cook county, report total of 1882, ,OOD
for road improvement. Ten counties
out of twenty-four in Georgia spent
$95,000
In the fifty counties reporting to the
association provisions have been made
for spending s6,931OO on the Dixie
highway in 1916. This amount is di-
vided by states as follows:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Booster Never Quits.

!! The good roads booster never quits.
lHe talks good roads until he gets
them, and then he keeps reminding
ieyerybody what a blessing they are.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is, equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
IjnprofitabIe Roads,

had fcads are unprofitabie They
pr1 farmer out of busine3s and MAKE
nolning for any maa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
ACCUSES Farncr's Interest.

One result of nearly every faplei
own;-y an automobile is thar he
pricks up Ills ears when good roa3s
sre mentioned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Roads Should Shed Water.

: Country roads should be kept in
such condition that they will shed
Syery drop OF water that falls on them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
How To Give Quinine To Children.

FEBRILINEis the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. Itis Tasteless Syrup. pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take it and never know it Is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
It the next time you need Quuine for any pur.
pose. Ask for 2.ounce original package. The
lame FEBRILINE is blown in bottle. Is Seuts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Candidates Column
FOR SUPERVISOR.

To the Citizens of Edgefield County:
I respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for Supervisor of your coun-
ty, and if elected will try to serve the
people as near right as l conceive,
pledging myself to abide by the results
of the election, and support the
nominees of the democratic party.
w. G. WELLS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Buildings For Sale.

I am authorized TO offer for sale
he two wooden buildings on the
,chool grounds that were formerly
Used for the graded school. Persons
contemplating building should see
ne.
J. G. Sheppard,
Chairman of Board of Trustees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

l hereby announce that l am can
idate for the office of Supervisor of
Edgefeld county and solicit the sup
port of the people: pledging myself, if
elected, to serve the people to the best
IF my ability and to abide the results
of the Democratic primary election.
i. w. HUDSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Morgana, S. C.

l respectfully announce to the voter:
of Edgefeld county that am candi
late for the Office of supervisor anc
pledge myself to abide the result of the
Democratic primary election.
R. j. MOULTRIE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

l hereby announce that l am can
lidate for the supervisor of Edgetield
county and solicit the support of the
people, pledgins myself to abide by
the result of the primary election.
j. O..SCOTT.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-16
GROWN PRINCE AWAITS MORE
 FORCES
Teuton Invaders Halt While Reinforcements are Brought Up; Belgium to Vosges Un- broken Battle Line.

LONDON, March 15.-The German Crown Princes army apparently has paused to bring endorsements for a continuance of the advance against Verdun and its outlying defences. Big guns are exchanging shells at various points on the entire line from Belgium to the Vosges.
 The latest assault of German infan- try between Bethincourt and Cumieres resulted in winning a complete posi- ton but bv counter attacks the French succeeded in retakins portion. ac- cording to official statement. The French held Bethincourt. the heights of Le Morte Homme. the village of Cumieral and the southern boundary of the Cumieres Wood all of great strategic importance.
 To the east of Verdun there has heen considerable activity around Vaux snd Damlop and fighting at close range is still in proeress on the east orn slope of Fort Vauy. which has been the obiec, of the days hardest fighting. Advices from Fetrosrsd de. scribe remarkable progress in Persia
 tContinued on Page S)
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-16
MEN IN BIGGEST
 BANQUET
Two Hundred Representative Citizens Assemble at Ban- quet Table Under Auspices of Business Mems Assn.

Nearly two hundred citizens of the Warren District assembled at tue ha:. quet of the Warren District business Mems AssOciaticu last nf:,ft, 3t Knights of C1lumhdS !Iali Never he- fore in the his.ory of the District haS such a general spirit of co-op' 'rtiN o public-spiritedness been in evidence. That Warren District business men stand united in the effort to promote the interests of the community for the highest common success was evinced at all times. That many similar occasions will be held as a result of the success of last evening s splendid program was the opinion eX- pressed by numerous prominent citi- zens who commented on the affair
 Hugh Gunnison, manager of the Mountain States Tel X Tel. Co.,, acted as chairman of the banquet and the splendid program following. To Gun nison is due a large measure Of credit for the success of the event. Presi- dent J. C. White of the Warren Dis trict Business Mems Association also must come in for much praise. Other members worked in harmony but to mention their names would require enumeration of nearly the entire per sonnel of the Association.
 The banquet was one Of the most elaborate ever put on al local gath ering of any kind. The caterer for the occasion was Chef Henderson, Of the Warren District Country Club. Following the enjoyment of the spread and a short formal period. cigars were passed about and the time devoted to the enjoyment of the most delightful informal vaudeville and musical entertainment ever offer ed at an assemblage of local business men.
 Rev. c. w. Harshman of the Meth odist Church offered prayer. Chair man Hugh Gunnison commented on the important role which sucb an organization as the Warren District
 Continued on Page ?
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-16
]. X. BLOCK SOLD TO THE D|AMOS
 BROTHERS
Theatre Building Will Be Con- structed on Property For merly Owned by Robert Hennesey to Seat 1900.

Within the next sixty days, and probably nearer thirty. the construc- ton of a s15,OO0 theatre building will start on the O. K. lot This became possible yesterday when the papers were signed between Robert Hennessy owner of the property. and the Diamos Brothers. transferring fifty feet of the frontage and clear back to the alley to the latter party. The consideration is said 10 have been s25,000.
 IL is understood that the contract of sale allows the owner thirty days in which to vacate The theatre men will then start tearing down the old structure and with that completed will at once inauGurate the work Of con structing the new edifice.
 The purchasers of the property now own and control a string of theatres in Southern Arizona at Nogales. Tue son. Douglas and Bisbee. They operate the Lyric here. Exceeding success has attended their efforts in this particu- lar line of business and their purchase here is considered most excellent one.
 Though plans have not been com pleted it is understood the theatre will accomodste 1900 people It will run in the form of a V to the old Re view Alley. and it's frontage will ex- tend from the present corner of the Miners Store building 10 the office oc- cupied by the justice of the peace and city magistrate.
 In view of this action it is resssona- ble to suppose that Mir. Hennessy will erect on the remaining ground. which lies between the boundary and O. K. street. new building. though nothing definite along this line has been an nounced
 The improvement. which uow ap- pears assured, will mean much to Bis bee, the particular neishborhood ia which il is located aud to the Warren District ss whole aud will bs the ureans Of beautityins that section of the city to tremendous extent.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-16
EMBARGO ON ARMS.

WASHINGTON, March 15.- At the request of the State department an order was sent to collector of customs at Seaports of the United States and along the Mexican border to hold up the shipment of arms, ammunition. and explosives to Mexico, except when it was clearly established it was for the use of the de facto government.
 The order is said to be the outcome of information reaching the depart ment of large consignment of explo- isves intended for the Villa forces to be sent south. Officials tonight re fused to discuss the subject. but there is reason to believe there is some ere dence to be placed in the recent re ports that friends of certain European nations had been willing to put muni- tions of war at the disposal of Villa.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-16
CONCERNING VILLAS FATE.

WASHINGTON. March l5.-While apparently there has been no formal discussion as to what will be done with Villa if captured. il is regarded as probable that. if taken alive. the bandit leader will be turned over tO the de fscto government for prompt execution. That would avoid ar cEl' barrasing question which might arise if the United States undertook 10 ar range for his extradition to face trial for murder Knowing the certain fate awaiting him. it is expected Villa will fight as long as there is breath in his body.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-16
FIOCkS TO cOlORS

WASHINGTON. March 15.-Unotfi- cial reports said that prospective re- cruits are fiOcking to the colOrs all over the land. The War Department is swzmped by telegrams and personal callers offering volunteer services should the country need. Members of the National Guard assured Secre- tsry Baker that the men of their states are ready and eager fof Inc call. There is reason to believe that Funston's instructions cover the pos sibility of hostile demonstrations by troops of the de facto government. In that event there will be new and far reaching problems for the Wash ington government.