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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
USE OF C0NvlCTs ON ROADS
Passed Through Period of Hysterical
Wrangle Into One of Actually Sue
cessful Accomplishment.

"The use of convicts on the public
roads has passed through the period OF
hysterical wrangle into period OF
actually successful accomplishment
and almost universal acceptation,' .
stated E. Stagg Within, whose new
course in practical penal problems at
Columbia university was recently an
uounced.
Doctor Within holds that the under
lying motive in convict road building
must be to secure the great efficiency
for the state out Of it's possessions.
But the convicts and the roads are
property of the state, and the work
ing of convicts upon the roads should
eliminate many elements of waste in
the administration of road and prison
departments.
"The efficiency of the convict on the
road gang" he continued, differs
greatly in different gangs. There is
no doubt in my mind that the appli-
cation of the efficiency records in use
at the present time in the Wisconsin
road camps for free labor will ten4
even more perceptibly to raise the ef-
ficiency of convict labor.
Incentive must be created before
good work can be produced. Coop
any of us up in stuffy, unsanitary
Jail for several months, arraign US for
trial amid the excitement of what we
misname as justice, and then take a
few months of breaking our spirit in
prison surroundings and there is little
likelihood that the thing we call ginger
will be very apparent. There is def
mite need of building up if the convict
is to return to society and make good.
1.-The great ne9d," Doctor Within
concluded, "is for the foreman of a
convict road gang to throw his shoul-
der to the task and inspire his gang
with the desire to be like him. The
problem lies in securing such men as
foreman of the road gangs"
The graduate department of high
way engineering at Columbia univer-
sity has been in close touch with the
national committee on prisons and
prison labor, which is located on the
campus, for number Of years. This
work has been carried on under the
joint direction of the department and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD.

By w. T. Kinnaid, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Luther G. Watson, Of
above County and State, made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration Of the Estate and eff
fects of Henry G.. Watson, late OF
above County and State.
These Are Therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and Creditors of the said IT,.
G. Watson, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Edgeheld,
c. H., S. c., in my office on the 9th
day of May, 1915, next after publ
cation, at IL o'clock in the fore
noon. to show cause, if any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this 18th
day of April A. D., 1916.
w. T. KINNAIRD,
p. j., E. @.
April l9--3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
PLACE TO FEED THE CHICKS
Difficult Problem on Account of Old
Hens Eating Most of Feed-Runs
Are in Favor.

It is often hard to feed little chicks
on account of the old hens eating most
of the feed. To prevent this l make
a feeding creep for the special use OF
the little chicks, writes Owen Crisman
Of Russell, Kan, in Farmers Mail and
Breeze. To make one of these runs
take six pieces of by Pinch lumber,
2 feet long, and saw one end of each to
bevel. Nail two Of them with the
beveled ends firmly together. Nail the
rest up in the same way. When fin
ished they look like three VS. upside
down. Place the pieces nailed to-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
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WINTER ROOTS FOR POULTRY
Fowls Relish Eeets and Turnips as
Substitutes for Green Food
Better to Feed Raw.

Turnips and beets are good green
food substitutes, and fowls relish
them. They can be fed by cutting in
half and allowing the fowls to pick
them to pieces, or they can be ground
fine in bone cutter and fed in
troughs. It is better to feed them
raw than cooked.
Turnips contain 90.6 per cent water,
O.S per cent ash, 1.3 per cent protein,
1.2 per cent fiber, SO per cent nitro
gen.
Sugar beets contain 26.7 per cent
water, 90 per cen: ash, 1.5 per cent
fiber, SO per cent nitrogen free ex-
tract, and Oh per cent fat.
Turnip seed may be sown either
very early in spring and an early sum-
mer crop secured, or later in July and
August for winter storing. For early
use plant in rows one to one and one
half inches deep and twelve to eigh-
teen inches apart in the row.
In field culture the rows are often
thirty inches apart to facilitate horse
cultivation. The seed is sometimes
sown broadcast from July 20 to Au-
gust 1, when a crop is grown for
stock. Two to three pounds Of seed
are required for an acre.
Beets are usually sown the latter
part Of April or first part Of May.
About the same treatment in planting
is given the beet as is given the
turnip.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
The Value of Roads.

It cost France S612,0O0,000 to build
the best system of roads in the world.
For many years it has reaped untold
wealth, enjoyment and benefit from
them, and now those same roads have
become the greatest single factor in
saving the republic from destruction
by invading enemies Certainly if any
sane man doubts the profit or advisa
bility of the best roads and the most
Of them, France affords an object les
son that none can fail to compre
hend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
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 Linl-
ment will give grateful relief. The
agonizing pain gives way to 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, 1916-05-03
HATCH CHICKENS IN WINTER
While Outside Weather Conditions
Are Unfagorablc Youngsters Are
Brooded in Poultry House.

Chickens Matched by the mother hen
during the winter are brooded in a
poultry house or shed while the out
side weather conditions are unfaVor-
able.
After the weather becomes settled,
they can be reared il brood coops out
of doors.
The coops are made so that they
can be closed at night to keep out
cats, rats or other animals, and enough
ventilation is allowed so that the hen
and chicks will have plenty of fresh
air.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
ESSENTIALS In DUCK RAISING
Select One Breed and Stick to 1t
Fowls Should Be Fed Frequent
ly-keep the Coops Dry.

Don't keep two or three different
kinds of ducks. Choose one variety
and breed for quality.
Don't try, by mixing it with their
food, to force ducks to eat more grit
than they want.
Don't be afraid of overfeeding.
Ducks should be fed four or five times
daily.
Don't omit fresh vegetables and
green stuff from their diet.
Don't let their coops get damp and
filthy.
Don't forget plenty of clean, fresh
water, and give them chance to rest
In the shade.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
Prevent Waste of Feed.

PrevsrG waste and make every
pound of feed bring the best results
possible.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
OIL PRESERVES COUNTY ROAD
Surface Rendered ImPervious to Wa.
ter ard Crown Is Almost Like
Asphalt-No Signs of Wear.

The only road in Berks county,
Maryland which is strictly county
road" is the stretch of five miles be-
tween Douglasvil!e and Yellow House.
By this is meant that it is neither a
state nor township road but is entire.
ly under the Jurisdiction of the courty
authorities.
Recently the road was treated with
a coating Of crude oil, and no one
doubts the wisdom of this action. The
road is now not only dust-proof, but
the surface has been rendered impervi.
Gus to water. The crown is almost
like asphalt, and there are no signs OF
wear or tear.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03

the prison committee Doctor Blan-
chard, professor of highway engineer
ing, sees the great opportunity for the
highway road work, and. as he stated
in a recent article in the Columbia
Spectator: THE humane element must
be factor in the education Of the
highway engineer Of the future" This
will be supplied through the co-opera-
ton of the national committee on
prisons ard prison labor and the work
under Doctor Within at Columbia uni
versity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
Creep for Little Chicks.

gether 2 feet apart and nail lath
feet long on these pieces about an inch
apart. Put the bottom lath 3 inches
from the ground so the chicks can slip
under to get the feed. When through
using the runs they may be set away
for another season. By doing this
they will last several years. They save
both time and feed in raising chicks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03

WeakIings Most Susceptible.
Roup is infectious and the weak
lings are the ones to first become in
fected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
Hens Pay e

Hens Pay Biggest Dividend.
A-wellcared-for flock Of hens will
pay a bigger dividend than anything
on the farm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-03
Disease Becomes Epidemic.

A disease that is transmitted
through one generation of chickens to
another is apt to become epidemic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
FLOOD SITUATION
 NOT WITHOUT HUM0R
Colcred Nanny Moves All But Chickens, Feeling Safe ''Be-
 cause NeighbOrs MOved.>

Sidelights on the flood were num- ierous, in all sections.
 Many white folk failed to receive the colored waresherwoman yester- day. Reason-the colored washer
 woman and her folk were busy nov ing out of the flooded area. A colored family moved Out of their home in East Eleventh avenue. Their flock of yellow-legged chickens were left behind. When Nanny was asked why she didn't take her chick ems, she remarked they were in no danger. because "all her neighbors moved"
 Little protection levees," as they are called in Louisiana, were thrown up by nusrber of East Pine Bluff residents. to keep the rising waters out of their yards, but the levees were too light for the strain put upon them, and were quickly swept out of existence.
 In order to carry out a. negro funeral in Pot Licker yesterday morn ing, the hearse and carriages were compelled to travel out State to Eighteenth, down to Ohio, then to Sixth, and east on Sixth whence they worked their way to Pot Licker, W hich lies back of the Cotton Belt shops. The same route was tra- versed, of course, to the cemetery.
 One woman in East Eighth avenue was urged to leave her house yes- terday, by city employees. She re- fused. Last night she sent in a hurry call for help, because the water was rising too rapidly to be comfortable, and boats were sent to her aid.
 Several men and boys reaped harvest by charging fares for trans porting people across the flooded sections of East second and East Sixth avenues.
 lskiffs were chartered by the post office department yesterday. for the use of carriers in delivering mail, and as far as possible this will be done again today. Person not reached can get their mail at the postoffice, by calling for it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
Missing Rats are Found,

Three gasoline boats. 2 TOW boat and two docks, all attached one tc anEther. were swept from their moorings Sunday night, and fir a while the owners of the craft feared they had suffered loss aggregating upwards of $500.
 The entire batch Of boats was found yesterday, h. cwever, about five miles down the river, and were fastened securely i othe bank. They will be brought back to town when the river goes down.
 G. H. Gaska, Belser Brothers, Ed Burn pass and Ed Healey are the owners of the craft.
 Passes the Backbone.
 Ohio street has always been con sidered the backbona of East Pine Bluff, being somewhat of ridge, and always in the past being able to hold back the water from floods such as have prevailed.
 Late last evening, however, the water began passing over Ohio street. and last night it was running like a millstream into Barrow's field, and the other country to the east.
 It is expected by this morning q great addition will be noted to the submerged area in East Pine Bluff, because of this new reaching out by the flcod water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
RUM0R OF BREAK IN
 GAS MAIN EXCITES

If you are one of the several hun dred people who called The Graphic office, the gas office, Rosenbergs, or other sources of information last night, to find out eff it is true the gas main has busted" you will un- derstand this is written merely to verify the replies given out last night the gas main has not "busted," and according to officials of the Arkan- sas Natural Gas company. here, at Little Rock, at LeWisville and at Gar land City, there is little likelihood of such a catastrophe coming to add to Pine Bluffs troubles.
 For an hour. almost, the two tele- phones in The Graphic office were kept busy. When the first few ques- tioners called, little attention was paid to the matter. But when the office was literally swamped with the question, the office got worried" One fellow started to locate local gas officials; another man wrote a batch of telegrams, which were rush ed up and down the line of the gas main; and a third used the long-dis- tance telephone, all wanting to know exactly what several hundred Pine Bluff people were anxious about: "Did the gas main break"
 Garland City was the. first to an swer. ,'
 Nothing doing" was the reply. "And what's more, there will not be anything doing. I've just talked to the gas man here, and he says every thing is fine and dandy"
 Lewisville answered a few minutes later. General Superintendent Snyder at Little Rock said over long distance there was no sign of impending trou- ble anywhere, and the local officials made the, same reply.
 But the girls at the telephone ex- change certainly put in an hours hard work last night, connecting all those phones with The Graphic office.
 There was little break in a gas main in East Pine Bluff yesterday afternoon late, which caused some folks to do without gas half hour or so, but this was quickly repaired by local workmen of the company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
FOR BRONCHITIS, PAINFUL COUGH,
 WhOOPLNG COUCH AND COLDS Made at ome1ss Teaspoonsu

When in need of remedy for the treatment of bronchial Aff ctions, such as Bronchitis. Whooping Cough, Group, Stubborn Coughs, Colds or Noarsencss, don't simply ask the druggist for Cough Medicine" but get the best. Tell him to give you Schitfmanns New Concentrated Ex- pectolant, instead of being induced into buying something else purely on the strength of same testimonials or ike exaggerated claims of the manu- facturcr The same 'Money Back guarantee gees with every bottle of this remedy sold by Brasher's Drug CC., as does with pr. Schiffmann's famous Asthmador and your money will Dc refunded, if il does net give p rfcct saiisfaction in fact even more. if it is not round the best rem clv ever used for these afr ctions. In
 buying this new remedy besides securing th2 guarantee these drug gists give, it will likewise be found
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
SPECIAL TRAIN TAKES CONNECTS
 FROM CUMMINS
Fear of Flood Prompts the Board to Send 300 Men
 from Farm to Walls.

About 900 convicts, who have been confined at the state farm at Cum mins. passed through Pine Bluff last night in a special train of five coaches, for the pcnitentiary at Little Rock.
 The imminencc of a crevasse on the state farm made the removal Of these ccnvicts a measure of safety. Whe- ther other convicts will bc sent to tue penitentiary from the farm was un- decided last night, according to Pcnl- tentary Commissioner Ferguson, who has been at the farm since Friday and who is personally in charge of the fight against the raging waters of the Arkansas river.
 "It will depend upon conditions as they develop tomorrow said Mr. Ferguson to The Graphic last night, "whether we will send the other con- victs to the penitentiary.'
 Mr. Ferguson said commlssary and other expensive building at the farm had been protected as far as it IS possible to protect them, and that ev- erything has been done that can be done by human hands.
 The Iron Mountain sent a special train from Little Rock to Warner for the convicts last night, and they were quickly loaded into the train, which immediately started back to Little Rock. The run on the round-trip was made in almost record time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

plant late yesterday, and officials of the read immediately renewed efforts to protect the roadbed and the track in that section.
 It is feared that by tonight I.any Of the tracks in Ideal railroad yards will be under water, limiting the field of activities of the roads, and causing quite 9 consd arable l2ss to the companies. Everything possible has been done to hold the damage t. a minimum, especially around the Cotton Belt shops.
 The bacNwattrs ar encroachins upon the big mills in tho western end of the city. but up to late hsur last night, no serious effects had be2n ra- ported although there, as in East Pine Bluff. scores of families have been forced to. move.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

the most economical to use, for the reason that enc bottle (5O cents' worth) makes full pint CPS tea sroonsfuD of the most excellent cough medicine, after being mixed at home with one pint of granulated sugar and one-half pint of water One bottle will probably, thereiarc b sufficient for whole family's supply the entire winter, while he same quantity of the old, ordinary, ready-made kinds of medicine would cost between $2 and $3. It Is pre- pared from strictly harmless plants, contains absolutely no chloroform, opium, morphine or any other mar cotic or injurious drugs as do most cough remedies. and it can therefore be given to children with perfect safety II is pleasant to take and children are fond of it. Absolutely nc risk whatever is run in buying this remedy under the above positive guarantee. k. J. Schiffmann, Prop, SI. Paul, lMinn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
WEDDING BELLS. Simpson-DOuglass.

z. L. Simpson, 25, one of the painters employed in refurnishing the courthouse. yesterday obtained a licsnse to wed Miss Alice Elizabeth Douglass, daughter of V. l.. Douglass who is also engaged in the work on the Jefferson hall of justice. MT. Douglass signed as surety on the bond, giving his consent to the issu- ance of the license, this being re- quired because the young lady is only 16 years of age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
M'kENz|E BUYS
 UNDIVIDED HALF
 KENDALL ESTATE Deed Shows Mrs. Mamie Graham Disposes of Her
 Share for $29.147.

o. E. Mckenzie has purchased from Mrs. Mamie Graham an undivided one- half interest in 11,65SS5 acres of land for $29,147.12, the deec being filed for record yesterday.
 The instrument shows that Mrs; Graham is one of the two heirs of Frank Kendall, and that of the con- sideration mentioned the sum of $4,- 147.12 was paid cash. The remainder is payable in annual installments of $5,0OO each, and bears per cent in- terest from February 6, 1916.
 Mrs. o. E. Mckenzie is a sister Of Mrs. Graham and the other heir of Frank Kendall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
To Talk at Tyler

Rev. w. J. E. Cox. pastor of the First Baptist church, has accepted an invitation to address the mems pioie class cf the Baptist church at Iyier, Texas, next Friday. and will leaye here Thursday, returning Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
NIMM0NS PLANT SOLD
 AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Bid in by Merchants < Planters Bank for $2S,50O at Com-
 miSsiOner,s SAle..

The property of the w. B. Nim-, mons company was disposed of at public sale yesterday by A. D. roster commissioner in the suit of Mercp- ants & Planters bank vs. the Nim- mons company. The plant was pur- chased by the bank for $22,5oo. The suit and sale was in the nature Of a formality to determine the priority ,Sf the lien held by the Merchants {; Y Planters' bank, and the plant VIII con, ,inue to be operated as usual. The southern Trust company oi Little Rcck is the holder of a judg- ment against the Nimmons company for $500, which as provided fer in the decree.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
Local Nine Decides To Raise Convention Finds

The Local Nine" of the state fed eration of women's clubs met at the residence of Mrs. A. w. Troupe Mon- day afternoon, most of the afternoon being devoted to a discussion of the plans and the ways and means of entertaining the state convention which meets here next fall
 It was decided at the meeting to have a series of entertainments. by which the local club women will raise the funds needed to take care of the state convention. The first entertain ment will be given on Washington's birthday, February p, when the Lo- cal Nine will be hostesses at bridge. It is planned to have about 50 tables, and the place for holding the bridge is to be designated later.
 The Local Nine is composed of Mesdames A. w. Troupe, H. B. Strange, T. H. Collier, B. B. Bloom, w. c. Hudson, H. H. Ferguson, H. H. Haizlip, Elmer Richards and Frank Thompson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

Mir. and Mrs. w. s. Flynn, who were married Saturday at the home of the bride, Miss Irma Clement, and her parents. Dr. and Mrs. J. l.. Butler, at Sheridan, spent yesterday here, en route to Slaves, where they will make their home. MT. Flynn is a progress sive young farmer of Slaves.
 Mrs. Lucy Critz has returned from Little Rock, where she spent last week in attendance at conference of can ming club agents of the state.
 The St. Louis Globe-Democrat of Sunday printed an excellent half-tone likeness of Miss Vashti King of Pine Bluff, with a brief mention of Miss Kings popularity here and in this section, and her marked talent as a reader.
 The kaffee klatch, announced for Wednesday afternoon by the Women's Temple society. has been postponed, because of weather and water con- ditions.
 : A. meeting of the Hospital and Benevolent association, will, be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with. Mrs. B. p. Benton. 51S Beech street. and a 1ull attendance of the members is desired. >sssSSs >ssssS Mrs. R. K. Black of Little Rock is visiting relatives here for: a short time.
 Dr. and Mrs. c. w. Bright were here yesterday from Lewisville. on a brief visit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
Grocery Burglarized.

The grocery of H. J. Ash, at Elev- enth and Missouri street, was burg larized Thursday night last, $26 in money and lot of goods belng oo- tained by the burglars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

Miss Mary Sorrells and Miss Flor ence Brewster will leave today for Galloway college, at searcy. Miss Sorrells came home to attend the wedding of her sister. Miss Brewster will be the guest of her sister, Miss Henrietta Brewster, at the college, until Friday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01
S c c E. TY

Mrs. H. c. Frzzel of Bearden is here for visit with her daughter, Mrs. Carroll Bishop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

Mrs. Carlton McRae of Prescott has returned to her home after a delight full visit with her cousin, Mrs. N. J. Can't, Jr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

MT. and Mrs. Thomas w. Freeman have returned from their wedding trip to Atlanta, New Orleans and other points, and are at home at the Hotel Pines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-01

A called meeting of the Pine Bluff chapter, D. A. R., for the purpose of perfecting plans for an entertainment to be given at an early date, will be held at the home of Mrs. J. w. With CTS Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and all members of the chap ter are being urged to be present.