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Return Church and Cemetery.

All persons interested in Return
cemetery are requested to meet there
on Monday morning, July 31st, for
the purpose of cleaning off the ceme-
terry and church yard and putting
them In good condition. Please come
and bring suitable tools.
w. II. Williams, Clerk.
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Children's Day at Fairfield.

Children's Day oexercises will be
held at Fairfield next Sunday, (hav-
ing been rained out on the second) :,
beginning at 10 o'clock. Messrs.
Morton. Murphree and all good sing
ers and lovers Of music are cordially
invited, as the evening will be devot-
ed to song service. The neighboring
Sunday schools are also invited.
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Conference at Mountain Grove.

All members Of Mountain Grove
church are urged to come out on
Saturday before the first Sunday in
August. Don't forget the 4th Sum
day meeting at Mountain Grove.
MasSih Cobb.
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FOR CLERK OF COURT.

| hereby announce myself a candl-
date for the Office Of Clerk of Court
OF Oconee County. subject to action
or voters In Democratic primary elec-
tions. G.. G. JAYNES.
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FOR CONGRESS-, THIRD DISTRICT:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Ma
tional House Of Representatives from
the Third Congressional District of
South Carolina, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary. WYATT AIKEN.
FRED DOMINICK Is A CANDI
DATE FOR CONGRESS-, SUBJECT
TO THE RULES OF THE DEMO-
CRATIC PARTY.
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Congress from the Third S.
G. District. | am in the race subject
to the rules OF the Democratic party,
and will abide the will Of the voters
in the primary elections.
JOHN A. HORTON.
announce myself a candidate for
Congress from the Third District. I
will abide the rules, regulations and
results Of the Democratic primary.
HENRY C. TILLMAN.
am candidate for Congress from
the Third Congressional District, and
agree to abide the result Of the Demo-
cratic primary.
A. H. DAGNALL.
FOR SOLICITOR-1OTH CIRCUITS:
| announce myself a candidate for
reelection for the Office Of Solicitor
Of the Tenth Circuit, subject to the
rules and regulations OF the Demo-
cratic primary. KURTX p. SMITH.
| am Democrat and candidate
for Solicitor in the coming primary.
LEON l.. RICE.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor OF the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit, subject to the action of
| the Democratic voters in the primary
elections. J. r. EARLE.
HOUSE OF REPRks5ENTATIV
| hereby announce myself cand-
date for the House Of Representa-
tives from Oconee County, subject to
the choice Of the Democratic voters
WIN. II. MCCLURE.
At the request Of many friends, I
have decided to enter the race for
House Of Representatives. | pledge
myself to abide by the results Of the
Democratic primary elections.
w. p. MASON.
announce myself as Democratic
candidate for the House Of Rerresen-
| tatives. HARRY r. HUGHS,
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to House of Rep
resentatives, subject to the action Of
| Democratic voters Of Oconee in the
primary elections.
JAMES II. BROWN.
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the House Of Representa-
| rivns from OcOnce county, subject to
The rules and regulations Of the Dem
ocratic primary election.
J. r. ORR.
| FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION:
| ] hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Superintendent
Of Education of Oconee County, sub
ject to the action Of the voters in
the Democratic primaries.
| E. PRESTON BRUCE.
| I hereby announce myself a canai-
date for reelection to the office Of
| Superintendent Of Education Of Oco-
nee county, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party in the primary
elections THOS. A, SMITH.
| I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Superintendent of Education
OF Oconee County, subject to tho ac-
tion Of the Democratic voters in the
! primary elections. o. G. LYLES.
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+ IL Il !. !. !. i. !. !. !. \. y. J. II j.
FOR STATE SENATOR:

'NiN oHN.AlOk:
hereby announce myself Il candi-
date for the State Senate, subject to
tho choice Of the Democratic voters
in the ensuing primaries.
NJ. Il. MCDONALD.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for State Senator from Oconee,
subject to action of Democratic yot-
ers in the primary elections.
II. B. GILBERT.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for State Senator from Oco-
nee, subject to action OF the voters
H. primary elections.
FRANK II. SHIRLEY.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for State Senator from Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary
e1cctlons. J. w. SHELOR.
SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATIONS:
hereby announce myself cam
dldate for the office Of Supervisor of
Registration, subject to action of
Democratic voters Of Oconee in the
primary elections.
S. y. PITCHFORD.
hereby announce my candidacy
o''iS> VI ouPSiN lSol vi It4SlSlTu-
ton, Oconee County, and pledge my
self to abide results. Of Democratic
primaries. Your support solicited.
w. NJ. COBB.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Supervisor of Registration
for Oconee County. subject to rules
Of the Democratic party. Your vote
solicited. WALTER e. KING
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Supervisor of
Registration Of Oconee County. sub
ject to action of the Democratic yot-
ers in primary elections.
THOS. l.. SHERIFF.
| am a Democratic candidate for
Supervisor Of Registration, and
pledge myself to abide the results Of
the primary elections. Will appreci-
ate your support.
WADE II. LUSK.
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER:
| respectfully solicit and will great
ly appreciate the support of Demo-
cratic voters Of Oconee in the ap-
preaching primary elections.
G. McDUFFIE HAMPTON,
IL. L.
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FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

| respectfully solicit and will great
ly appreciate the support of Demo-
cratic voters Of Oconee in the ap-
preaching primary elections.
G. McDUFFIE HAMPTON,
Candidate for r. II. Commissioner.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Strange Signs on Ships

Strange signs frequently hang from ships
which puzzle even dwellers in seaport towns
A basket slung from the mainmast head is a
sailors sign to notify that the cargo has
been loaded or discharged, as the case may
be, and that the ship is ready to start on
her next trip. This she cannot do until the
usual board of trade formalities have been
observed, and the ships papers which,
while ship is in port, are deposited with
the board of trade, have been returned to
the captain. A generally mysterious en-
blem is bosom lashed to mainmast or
bridge railing. This is to signify that tine
vessel is for sale. Occasionally dark blue
stripe may be seen running fore and aft on
vessel; as matter of fact this is a sign of
recent bereavement. Blue is the sailors
mourning, and the stripe of this color takes
the place of the black margin or band used
by the landsman as a notification of death.
-Ex,
The mirror., 1916-08-24
The Price To Pay

Ben Franklin's boyhood experience when
he emptied his pockets to pay for whistle
was perhaps the best investment that he ever
made. He paid too much for his whistle,
but, wrapped up in the package was lot
of experience which in later years formed a
valuable asset for larger transactions.
We Americans are always paying too
much for our whistle. Thrift seems to be
neglected virtue and preparedness is a
paroxysm which means an enormously
large outlay without much to show for it.
We are young. We have at present the
inconsiderateness of children. But we are
learning, and doubtless in the future we
shall devote more consideration to values
and provide not only for present needs but
also for future contingencies. Who will
say that the experience will not be worth
whilel-Exchange
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Wise In His Own Conceit

Someone has said that if the fellow who
uses his cleverness in making excuses for
his misdeeds would only whittle out an ac-
casional good result, we could forgive him
on the law of average. Unfortunately he
fails to do so, and continues to be as the
lobster, only the lobster remains silent,
while he is all mouth.
Having "done" others the poor deluded
misanthrope wonders why the world is
done with him, and continues to look
about for the faults of others, remaining
blind to his own. He coddles his own
temper, overlooks his own evil habits, but
will not for minute think of forgiving
the faults of one of his associates. This
individual is always ready to tell you how
things should be done, yet never really do
ing anything himself worthy of notice,
and is apparently dissatisfied, disgruntled
and discouraged with everything, excepting
his own precious ego. Really very clever
man in his own estimation.
Ii you attempt to offer few suggestions
that you think might be helpful in aiding
him to see things in more favorable light,
he quickly informs you that he is not to be
"kidded, " is wise and knows thing or two
about most things in general. Truly an
unfortunate state of mind to contend with
in another, because it is not normal, lacks
poise and is sadly in need of adjustment.
Such person is to be pitied rather than
haunted or scorned, and it would seem as
though some means might be invoked
that would enable him to "see himself as
others see him. .''-Ex.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Army Information


''Star Spangled Banner is the national
air.
Army rifle weighs seven and three -fourths
pounds.
Infantry company peace strength is IS;
war strength 141.
Supply company is least armed, carry only
revolvers.
Shrapnel shell holds from 252 to 285 lead
bullets.
Armed soldier always salutes when he
passes United States flag; unarmed soldier
removes hat.
3O-30 bullets, used in army rifles, bave
killing range of three miles,
Large flags of infantry are called "colors,
smaller flags of cavalry or artillery are called
standards.
Regulation army shoes are made of horse
hide; are waterproof.
Mounted scouts are messengers of regi-
mental officers. They carry pliers to cut
barbed wire.
Officers pay for their own equipment and
uniforms; privates and non-commissioned
officers do not.
Weight of infantryman's pack is 40 lbs.
Any officer is liable for punishment if he
does not return the salute of private or other
subordinate. 1t is an offense for privates to
salute non-commissioned officers. Mans
field News
The mirror., 1916-08-24
We, we Have Chosen
our Path

What is the course of life
Of mortal men on the earth?-
Most men eddy about
Here and there eat and drink,
Chatter and love and hate,
Gather and squander, are raised
Aloft, are hurled in the dust,
Striving blindly, achieving
Nothing; and then they die
Perish;-and no one asks
Who or what they have been,
More than we ask what waves,
In the moonlight solitudes mild
OF the midmost Ocean, have swelled,
Foamed moment, and gone.
But there are some, whom thirst
Ardent, unquenchable, fires,
Not with the crowd to be spent,
Not without aim to 60 round
In an eddy of purposeless dust,
Effort unmeaning and vain
We, we have chosen our path
Path to clear-purposed goal,
Path of advance!-hut it leads
A long, steep journey. Selected.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Balloon Record is Eighteen.
Miles High

According to the geographical institute
at Pavia, Italy, the hi CHEST altitude so far
reached by any balloon was los, 200 feet, or
slightly over 18 miles above sea level, and
104, ,082 feet above actual ground. The
balloon was of rubber and was filled with
hydrogen gas.
The actual distance traversed measured
116, 064 feet. AT height of SO, 1876 feet
the temperature fell to minus 43 degrees
and maintained that figure all the balance
of the way up, with only slight variation.
The aviator, Giaccomo Piccolo, was COM
PEELED to utilize his oxygen inhalator after he
reached the height of two miles, and reach
ed ground in collapsed condition never
tbeless.
Prof. Pericles Gambia, in the Annali dis
UHcio, states that the benefits to scien ce
from that ascent were incalculable, as it
proved mainly two things; that the assump-
ton of Is mile atmosphere above the
ground is erroneous, and that the theory of
ether outside of that limit is not admissible,
eff it does not altogether do away with the
ether theory at any height The word
''ether' has been formed to express the
medium for light beyond the assumed at
mosphere. This ascent establishes beyond
per-adventure that the medium is uniform
after the height of about so, 900 feet was
reached. If the atmospheric consistency re-
mains the same so, 900 feet after the same
altitude, the assumption that it will remain
the same further up reaches the dignity Of
presumption.
The Annali suggests that the data fur
nished by his ascent must, imperatively be
substantiated by further ascents before def
mite conclusions should be drawn from this
one alone.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Under The Ice To The Pole

Simon Lake, an American inventor, who
has built several submarines, contends that
it is much easier to travel under the ice
fourteen feet thick than to force strong
ship through it. His boat can run 100
miles day under the ice, while Professor
Nansen could average only three-fourths of
a mile day through the ice. His boat will
run $50 miles under water and then must
rise to the surface to charge the batteries.
He has coming tower which easily cuts
its way up through the thickest ice. He
figures that he can run TO the North Pole
from Nansen's base in ten days.-World' S
Chronicle.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Grow

1t is well for you to have confidence in
your ability, but when it reaches the stage
of ''swell headness' your value to yourself
or to anyone else begins to dwindle
''Some men grow with responsibility;
others merely SWELL" The man who
swells has ceased to grow.
He has reached place where he thinks
he has all the knowledge he needs, and
naturally all growth is retarded.
The best way-the most convincing way
to prove ones capability is by actions,
not words.
The fellow who is continually Dragging
about what he can do is seldom of much
account.
1t is the man who does things in quick,
intelligent manner who wins.
Such man will be found at the top be-
cause he deserves to be there.
All concerns want him, because he not
only accomplishes much as the results of
his concentrated endeavor, but his influence
is good on the other employees.
Save the exertion it takes to tell what you
can do and use it in performing your task.
In this way you will get SO much consider
alton eventually that you will not be tempt
ed to brag.
The other fellow will do it for you -
Louisville Herald.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Laugh it Off

When you feel like "Falling in,'
Laugh it off;
When you re sorry that you "Have BEEN
Laugh it off;
Feeling "Blue' don't help bit,
Better to be "Glad of it,
Laugh it off;
Keep your "Sense of humor" bright,
Laugh it off;
Polish it with all your might,
Laugh it off;
Nothing matters very much,
Tighten up your "Wisdom clutch,
Laugh it off;
am writing this to YOU.
Laugh it off;
Like as not twill help me to,
Laugh it off;
"Ravens perch above my door,
But whisper "Nevermore,"
And Laugh them off f.-Unknowr
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Dreaming

Down the old lane near the woodland
Ripples stream cool and deep
With pebbles white, underlying,
And banks treacherously steep.
On either side of the water
A clover field stretches wide
Scenting the air with its blossoms,
Fringing the rivuet's side.
1 dream there, breathing the perfume
Of flowers and morning air,
Gathering in all the beauty
Of sunshine and foliage fair.
| seek the famous four leaf
Always so lucky but rare,
l listen to music of bird.l
And hum of insects in air.
My heart now is truly thankful
To the great Giver of all
For the very JOY of living
In my own little corner small.
Tho feeling blissfuIly happy
l wish the stream not so wide,
For it seems, the four-leaf clovers,
All grow on the other side.
M. Rowland Wilcox.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
It Pays

1t pays to wear smiling face
And laugh our troubles down,
For all our little trials wait
Our laughter or our frown;
Beneath the magic of smile
Our doubts will fade away
And melt the frosts in early spring
Beneath the sunny ray.
1t pays to make worthy cause,
BY helping it, our own.
To give the current of our lives
A true and noble tone;
1t pays to comfort heavy hearts
Oppressed with dull despair,
And leave in sorrow darkened lives
A CLEAN of brightness there.
1t pays to give helping hand
To eager earnest youth,
To note with all their waywardness
Their courage and their truth;
To strive with sympathy and love
Their confidence to win
1t pays to open wide the heart
And let the sunshine in.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
TheLetter to Your Mother

You may write a thousand letters
To the maiden you adore,
And declare in every letter
That you love her more and more.
You may praise her grace and
Beauty in thousand lines,
And compare her eyes of azure
With the brightest star that shines.
If you had the pen of Byron
You would use it every day
In composing written worship
To your sweetheart far away;
But the letter far more welcome
To an older, gentler breast,
Is the letter to your mother
From the boy she loves the best
outhful blood is fierce and flaming.
And when writing to your love
You will rave about your passion,
Swearing by the stars above;
Vowing by the moons white
Splendor that the grille you adore
Is the one you'll eyer cherish
AS no maid was loved before.
You will pen full many promise
On those pages white and dumb
That you can never live up to
In the married years to come.
But much more precious letter,
Bringing more and deeper bliss,
Is the letter to your mother
From the boy she cannot kiss.
She will read it very often
When the lights are soft and low,
Sitting in the same old corner
Where she held you long ago.
And regardless of its diction
Or its spelling or its style.
And although its composition
Would provoke critics smile.
In her old and trembling fingers
1t becomes a work of art,
Stained by tears of JOY and sadness
AS she hugs you to her heart.
Yes, the letter of all letters.
Look wherever you may roam,
Is the letter to your mother
From her boy away from home.
William F. Kirk, in Atlanta Journal
Labor.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
p O e T r Y
Selected
A Poor Unfortunate

His hoss went dead and his mule went lame;
He lost six cows in poker game;
A hurricane come on summers day,
An carried the house whar he lived away;
Then an earthquake come when that was
gone
An swallered the Ian that the house stood
on!
An the tax collector, he come roun'
An charged him up fer the hole in the
groun'!
An the city marshel-he come in view
An said he wanted his street-tax too!
Did he moan an sigh? Did he set an cry
An cuss the hurricane sweepin' by?
Did he grieve that his OIL friends failed to
call
When the earthquake came an swallered
all?
Never a word O. blame he said,
With all them troubles on top his head:
Not him! --He clumb to the top O. the
hill
Whar standin' room wuz left him still
An, barin' his head, here's what he said:
Il reckon it's time to get up an get;
But, Lord, hain't had the measles yit."
BY Frank L. Stanton.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
G | E A N | N G s
From Our Exchanges

The earth's population reaches grand
total of ZOO, GOO, 900 persons.
Don't forget an ideal may be alright,
but square deal is usually better.
Whenever you hear a man sneering at
success. its mighty safe bet he's failure.
Folks who boast of their family trees
generally neglect to mention the shady
branches.
Il say to my felIow-man the next best
thing to make light of your troubles is to
keep them dark.
"A rolling stone gathers no moss. but it
may acquire considerable polish and many
a gracious curve.
The more man gets the more he
wants unless police Judge is dealing out.
Lots of men who claim to hold the
key to the situation don't seem to be able
to find the keyhole.
Wherever we 60 we learn the only
time some men are never behind time is
when it's time to quit.
Money comes and goes, but the man
that can make it go farthest can't always
make it come quickest.
Remember fellow contemporary, the
trouble getting something for nothing is
that you usually have to pay pretty dearly
for it in the end.
Remember it may be difficult to climb
up in the world, but just think how easy it
is to slide down again.
The telephone, in an imperfect form
was first exhibited at the Centennial exposi-
tion in Philadelphia in 1876 The COM
pany for its development was formed soon
afterwards.
Philadelphia was the first place and re-
mains the only place in America where
first class battleship can be built and equip
ped from keel to armor and fifteen inch
guns without going beyond state border
for materials.
-"Wireless'' is to unite North and
South America. The world tallest towers,
1000 feet high, are TO be built on the Con-
necticut shore and at Buenos Ayres. They
are expected to be working in one year. A
private company will do the work.
The first paper mill in America was
established in 1890 near Philadelphia and it
was 20 years before the second one was
built at Germantown, while the third,
founded four years later in Delaware, fur
nished the paper that Benjamin Franklin
| needed.
There is flashing beacon on Richard
son rock, a wave-swept spot west of the
Santa Barbara Islands, California, which,
without attention, will flash its warnings
every three seconds for seven months, or
over E, 900, 900 flashes before it requires
recharging with gas.
The mirror., 1916-08-24
Dreams

Since reading "Casey at the Bat
And how that ighty man struck out.
1t strikes me, had he met 'er square,
1t would have been some awful clout.
A screeching, sizzling liner,
Making Joy of Mudville's woes
For Casey hit EN- solid,
When he biffed 'em on the nose.
And tho fame came to Casey,
BY the atmospheric route,
! kinda wish he'd met 'er square
And soaked the pellet out.-Ex.
The mirror., 1916-08-24

An Englishman, an lrishman and
Scotchman went forth together to burgle a
farmhouse. The Sassenach appropriated a
horse, the Gael COW, while the represen-
tative from Erin commandeered cart.
AS they were making their way into
a town policeman approached and asked
the Englishman where he got the horse.
"Ah!" was the reply. GIVE had it
since it was foal!"
"And where did you get that cow?" he
asked Scotty, who responded:
''Ah, I've had her since she was calf"
Turning to Pat the constable next asked:
"Where did you get that cartl''
'Ah, begorra," quickly retorted Pat,
"I've had it since it was wheelbarrow!"
The mirror., 1916-08-24
A Feature of Baseball

An odd feature of baseball as gigantic
industry is brought out by l. E. Sanborn
in the Chicago Tribune:
Four Million dollars is quite roll. Re-
duced to one case notes they probably
would reach from Wall street to the Milky
Way, if the bills were sewed end to end.
Never having measured that distance nor
had that many dollar bills at one time, we
can not speak with authority on the latter
point.
We can state with considerable degree of
positivity that 100000 and some small
change has been paid out to railroads and
hotels by owners of major league baseball
clubs during the last fifteen championship
seasons. The figures do not include spring
training trips or worlds series, which con-
tain too many variable quantities to be re-
duced to common fractions.
Add to that four million the cost of six
teen annual training trips and the sum will
be increased considerably. Then consider
the twenty-five or thirty minor leagues that
have existed more or less persistently for
the last decade and half. Add the i'm
aginative total paid to railroads by these
minor leagues, some of which have circuits
that cover lot of territory, and the total
will begin to listen like the United States
mint. The question arises, what would
if professional baseball promoters should
suddenly decide to quitt