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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27
FLORENCE MINIS.
E. N. Smith Writes From
France.

n pl IL ~, 1o4S'
My dear loving Mother:
/ will answer your kind letter
which I received to-day. l was so glad
to hear from you all, and to know
that you were well. You and Pa are
getting on so we'll with the farm, you
wrote me. That is fine.
Don't be troubled about me, for
when God saved me and forgave me
my sins, he promised to be with me,
so don't worry. We will be taken care
Of.
1 will be glad to have some good
country sausage. once again.
/ will be home in May or June. >
I am so glad that Georgia comes
and stays with you all. 1t seems good
that I will be leaving here any time
now.
If you worry about me read the
18th chapter of St. John.
Good luck to you all.
---.--.-'=.~a---.,.-.-e Your, loving son, '-
E. N. SMITH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27

lreCLeu 70 OLativo Suin..~.,
at the Cantelou homestead | saw the
rooms occupied by Preston S. Brooks
who made himself famous by defying
Charles Sumner, who in public
speech reflected upon the South.
One is inclined to believe that
Mother Nature must dearly love the
South for she visits it with the kind
est benefcence and fills it with the
greatest bounty. The stately old trees
which surround the place make fit
ting frame for the masterpiece which
they inclose.
Most people are like the little girl
who lived in the mountains, and who,
looking out into the distance, saw
other mountains, blue instead of
green. She went in search of the dis
tant blue ones and on arriving saw
that the mountains she left were now
the blue ones, having taken on the
enchantment of distance.
Though the Southerner may go'
North to study the architecture of
New England, and the Northern man
may come South to see the beautiful
landscapes of the South, happy is the
man who has the grace to see in the
things Of his own home town, the
glories of a great past.
FLORENCE MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27
Rev. r. C. Lee Receives Degree
of Doctor of Philosophy. :.

The Chicago Law School has con-
ferred the degree of Doctor of Phil
osophy upon Rev. R. G. Lee, pastor
of the Baptist Church. In this school,
no honorary degrees are conferred
so that this honor is won by actual
attainment of knowledge and passing
of examination through study and re-
search on the following subjects:
Ethics, NIicrocosmos, Political Phil
osophy, Jurisprudence, Political h
economy and Sociology.
The obtaining of the degree OF
Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Civ
ii Law, is the result of strict compll-
ance to the required conditions for
each degree and only after the appli-
can't shall have attained prescribed
standard of scholarship and submits
a satisfactory thesis.
The Dean of the Diplomacy de-
partment of the Chicago. Law School
has written the text on International
Law which is the reference handbook
of the Commissioners at the Peace
Conference in France, over all text
books on that subject. This authority
spoke very highly of DR.. Lees brief
on international Law. The work on
Christian Ethics and Philosophy were
equally commended.
DR.. Lee, with Mrs. Lee, during the
month of June, will attend the COM
mencement exercises of the Chicago
Law School when the degrees will be
publicly conferred, and he has been
invited to make an address, the sub
Iiect being "a Chorus of Confrma-
tions." The subject of the thesis is
"Civilization, the Beneficiary of In
vention."
The faculty of the Law School is
composed of leading lawyers, of Chi
cago, many of whom have attained
national reputation, and the methods
of instruction conform to the latest
and most approved ideas upon the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27
.,iia. I1eiiIy -u.,..~-.
Mathis, H. w. McKie.

-uIa. l1enly -u-..~---,
Mathis, H. w. McKie.
Meriwether-Dr. w. H. Mathis,
Chairman; H. F. Cooper, Miss Emmie
Lanham, Mrs. Thos. J. Briggs, Mrs.
Wiley Glover.
Cleora-C. NJ. Williams, Chairman ;
Miss jamie Reel, j. w Morgan, Mrs.
Luther Brunson, Mrs. R. A. Wash.
Pleasant Lane-Dr. j. H. Self,
Chairman; F. L. Zimmerman, Mrs. l..
H. Hamilton, j. F. Shaffer, Mrs. Ed.
Byrd.
Meeting Street.. F. Payne, Chair
man; Miss Lena Sevens, Mrs. j. K.
Allen, Mrs. VIM. Logue, John Bryan.
Waycross-M. B. Hamilton, Chair
man; Mrs. John R. Blocker, C. A.
Nicholson, VIM. Ransom.
Johnston-Dr. George D. Walker,
Chairman; w. D. QUITS, DR.. C. P.
Corn, DR.. C. F. Strother, DR.. S. G..
Mobley, Mrs. w. D. Ready, Mrs. Jas.
H. White.
Philippi-Mr. Burrell Boatwright,
Chairman; Lewis Holmes, Mrs. John
Claxton, Mrs. Geo. Scott.
Trenton-Dr. S. A. Morrall, Chair
man; Mrs. J. D. Mathis, Mrs. Julius
Vann, Mrs. Dorian Swearingen, W.
w. Miller.
Horns Creek-Geo. Swearingen,
Chairman; F. F. Rainsford, Mrs. S.
B. Mays.
Harmony-G. M. Smith, Chair
man; Miss Emma Bouknight, w. G.
QUITS, o. w. Wright.
Edgefe,d-J. G. Edwards, Chair
man; B. B. Jones, Mrs. j. L. Minis,
L. Wigfall Cheatham, Miss Elizabeth
Rainsford, T. A. Hightower, Miss
Mae Tompkins, Miss Marjorie Tomp-
kins, Miss Annie Clisby.
Subj Committees to report to Cen
trail Committee in Secretary's office,
Tompkins and Marsh's office, June
18th, 1919.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27
ALONG THE POTOMAC.
Stanmore Townes Writes In
teresting Description of
a Boat Ride on The
Potomac River.

Dear Advertiser:
Shrill blows the whistle as the U. S.
S. Moosehead leaves the Washington
docks for Indian Head, the Naval
Proving Station, thirty miles down
the Potomac.
The trip is one continuous scene of
boundless beauty. AS the steamer
leaves the docks you look back on
the Capitol dome and the Congress
ional Library, magnificent above all
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27
ynlcn would lead to a degree.

wnlcn would lead to degree.
DR.. Lee is a graduate of Furman
University and also did post graduate
work in Latin and Spanish at Tulane
University, teaching these languages
the year previous to his coming to
Edgefeld, at Furman University.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27

Oh my, what pleasure, to know
that when your FORD needs SER
VICE that the YoNCE MOTOR CO.,
is on the job!-Adv. ''--'.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27

their composers were given. "Colum-
bia, the Gem Of the Ocean," was
sung. "Amerca" was next and then
the songs of 1S61-65. Dixie" was
was sung.
Last came the songs. inspired by
the world war. "Keep the Home Fires
Burning" the leader stated, was con-
ceded to be the song that would last.
"Knitting," the woman's song. "The
Rose of No Mans Land" and "You've
Got to Get Up in the Morning." a
song of Camp Jackson, were sung.
After this interesting program, the
hostess assisted by Mesdames John
Wright and Fannie ,Hoyt served an
elaborate salad course with iced tea.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27
Mrs. James Cantelou Enter.
tains D. A. r.

The May meeting of the Daughters
of the American Revolution took
place at the home of Mrs. James Can
telou on Tuesday afternoon.
The historical part of the program
was in charge of Mrs. D. B. Holling-
worth. Mrs. James Cantelou read a
very entertaining paper on the French
Revolution. This was preceded by the
roll call to which each member re-
sponded with items of interest con-
cerning the achievements of great
women Of to-day.
Miss Miriam Norris sang the Mar
sellaise in a stirring manner. A report
of D. A. R. congress was read by Mrs.
Mamie Tillman. Miss Florence Minis
told of some places of Revolutionary
interest in and around Boston.
The business session was in charge
of Mrs. Mamie Tillman. Plans were
made for the 18th of June at Cedar
Fields, for the ordering of a memorial
tablet and the college girls entertain
ment.
At the conclusion of the program
refreshing salad course with iced
tea was served, Misses Justine Can
telou and Rosela Parker very gra-
ciously serving.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27

Pure Porto. Rica Potato Plants
ready to deliver every day in the
week at $500 per thousand.
C. w. WATSON,
5-28-1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-05-27

Mrs. C. P. Corn was most cordial
hostess on last Monday afternoon,
the young matrons' club meeting with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

long. The jointer is from 20 to IS
inches long and is used TO straighten
surfaces. Being quite long. 1t will
only cut on the high spots. thereby
gradually bringing an uneven surface
to one that is true. The smooth plane
u or 10 inches long and used only
for smoothing surfaces. Being very
short it can be used on irregular sur
faces that are not necessary to be
perfectly fat but which should be
smooth. The block plane Is designed
for use on end grain. that is. At right
angles to the general direction Of the
grain,
The construction of the Jack. jolnter
and smooth planes il very much the
same. the variation being in the
lengths. Tho sectional view in the
drawing shows all the parts in posi-
ton. and the smaller parts are shown
separately. Study the drawing thor
oughly and note the relation Of the
parts to each other.
The plane iron and the plane iron
cap when placed together being called
the double plane iron), are the most
essential parts Of the tool. The ad-
justment OF these two with reference
to each other Is very important. The
plane iron cap Is sometimes called the
chip breaker. for that IL what 1t IL
designed to do. II It 10 set with Its
edge too far from the edge Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
THE LIGHTHOUSE BUILDERS SON

lands. he moved with his wife and two
stepchildren to the sunny island Of
Samoa. in the Pacific Ocean. There
he lived and worked for five years
making friends Of the Samoan chiefs
who learned to love the brave man
who smiled through all his mis-
fortunes and whose splendid courage
never failed even though. after short
time. he was confined to his couch.
from which he was destined never to
rise again. Sitting on this couch with
the coverlet drawn about him, he
would rest his writing pad upon his
knees and write tales Of love and
romance that radiated cheer and
strength and hope.
He loved all the creatures Of ma.
ture, the birds. the clouds. the noun
tains-animate and inanimate things
alike-and peace and quiet always
reigned about his island home. When
he died. at the age Of forty-four. the
Samoan chiefs, who had come to re-
gard him as brother. cut a path
through the thick bush and carried
his coffin to the top Of the mountain
upon which he used to look with long
ing from the little island cottage.
There they buried him. and In honor
Of his love Of peace the chiefs forbade
the use Of FIRE arms near the mountain
so that there. too. peace and quiet
should reign forever near the spo.
where the body Of the poet and author
lies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

tons and these directions as you do so.
The front end of the plane is called
the toe. and the back end is called the
heel. In adjusting the plane iron for
depth of cut. hold it up to the light.
bottom up and the toe nearest you.
Sight along the bottom. at the same
time turning the adjusting nut until
the edge OF the plane iron projects
Slightly beyond the bottom of the
plane. BY means of the lateral adjust
ing lever. adjust the plane iron so the
projection is exactly the same all the
way across. Try the plane on your
work and adjust the depth OF the cut
to suit.
The sharpening Of the plane iron is
very important matter and requires
practice before it can be accomplished
to the very advantage. To sharpen a
jack plane iron. il it is to be used for
general use first grind 1t straight
across and then whet it so the corners
are slightly rounding. If 1t is to be
used for rough work, 1t should be still
more rounding. The jointer plane IS
ground and whetted straight across.
The smooth plane Is ground straight
across and the corners slightly
rounded.
Good work cannot be done with q
dull tool of any kind. but it is particu-
larly true with regard to the plane.
Learn to keep the plane in fine work
ing order and your work with 1t will
be a pleasure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
(Robert Louis Stevenson-Born
November IL. 1S60.l

IT was q good thing for the little
boy Robert Louis Stevenson that
his father and his uncle and his
u grandfather had earned lots Of
money building strong lighthouses out
upon the rocks m the ocean. for had
the family been poor and unable to
pay for doctors services and druggists
bills the boy might never have grown
up to manhood. He was always a
weak and sickly child. and his parents
watched over him with the greatest
care. taking him from one place to
another. spending limitless money
upon him. In the hopes of getting him
we'll and hardy; and while their efforts
made It possible for the boy to gain
enough strength to live and serve in
his own way. he could never have
taken his place in the ranks Of the
robust boys Of the country side. Most
Of his time was spent reading books
OF adventure and history. and imitat-
ing the literary style of the great
masters Of the English language. and
when he was sixteen years Of age he
wrote his nrst little book: ''The Pent-
land Rising" which was q description
Of an historical event in Scotland.
After that Stevenson began to write
many books-stories Of the many
travels in Europe and abroad that he
had made ever since he was . little
lad. But his hrst really popular book
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

helped using their bills to write with
and lending quilts to the two little
fairy people.
In the evening the letters were all
ready and Mr.. Wind. who had been
about all day said he would take them
around that very night. So by the
next morning there were red and yell
low invitations lying ON everybody's
doorstep.
In the afternoon Mrs. Squirrel and
her family came to call on Mistress
Maple. She had heard Of the invita-
tons and had come to ask If she might
come too. -
1--WE haven't any leaves to give" she
said, "but we all of US thought that
we could help with putting the patches
together. Mrs. Rabbit. Miss Chip
munk. Mr.. Mole and all their rela-
tons would like to help. too"
That's so nice of you" Mistress
Maple assured Mrs. Squirrel. WED
be glad indeed to have you"
Just then Dame Cricket came up.
II can't do so very much. Tn
afraid" she said. but can piece the
little leaves together for the littles
Flower children. Madame Honeybet
and the Ants want to help too"
| Mistress Maple was glad to hav'
them all and told Mistress. Beech abou
| II.
"Fine!" said Mistress Beech. "Wha
q splendid Quilting Bee 1t will be-" Sh'
didn't mean to make pun.
BY evening all the tree folk bega'
to come and Master West Wind whit
had had his hands full all day calico
in Master North Wind. too. to. hell
him bring the leaf patches for tn
Quilting Bee.
1t made everybody SILVER a bi. t
have the North Wind about especial!
as Master Jack Frost decided to COM
down with him Just to see what wa
doing.
TITS good thing we started" Mis-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

0HE plane is one Of the most i'm
N portant tools that is used In
wood work. 1t is the most COM
~plicated and requires much skill
use 1t properly and to keep It in
good condition for use.
the old style planes were made with
wooden stock and the plane iron was
sr.usted by striking 1t with hammer.
Oar modern iron plane, while 1t will
q, 20 better work than the old wood
.e. is much easier to adjust. The
@aa plane also holds its shape per-
~ ncntIy, while the old wooden plane
i eds, to have its face jointed from
mo 70 time.
There are many kinds of planes. de-
>.sned for many different purposes.
hui the principle Of their operation Il
he same as that Of the one most in
ilse-the ordinary bench plane. The
planes with which the average person
is most familiar are the jack. smooth,
jointer and block planes. Should It be
possible to have only one plane in your
equipment. lot 1t be the Jack plane.
This will answer the general require
ments Of the average worker.
The uses Of these different imple-
ments may be described briefly as fol-
lows: Tho jack plane l. used for re-
moving stock In rather large quanti-
ties. that Is. for making the first or
roughing cuts It IL about Is inches
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
TX JUNIOR COOK
OUNCE CONSERVE

Peel. quarter and core four ounces
and four apples.
Chop lightly or run through the
course cutter Of meat grinder. The
grinder is much better than chopping.
as the work can be done so quickly
the fruit will not discolor.
Save every bit Of juice and mix with
ground fruit.
Measure and put in saucepan over a
slow fire.
After it has simmered for Is minutes
add as much sugar as you had fruit.
fIf sugar is scarce. one cupful Of a
good grade Of corn syrup may be used
instead Of one cupful Of sugar. The
rest must be sugar)
Stir the sugar in and boil slowly for
IS minutes. Stir occasionally so 1t does
not stick to bottom of pan.
Add one cupful Of seeded raisins.
Add one-half cupful nut meats
Clipped fine ard cock Is minutes
very slowly.
Take up in Jelly glasses and when
cool. seal with melted parafin.
Fine for school sandwiches or to
spread on crackers for afternoon tea
partfes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

RAA fSTRESS MAPLE. who was
1.-THE fairy that lived In the big
mapie tree was whispering all
kday to Mistress Beech. who
lived next door. or rather next tree"
to her. They were very tiny little
creatures. 30, tiny. in fact. that MIR.
Robin Redbreast was often kind
enough 10 take them for rides on his
little brown back through the bright
sky.
Today. Mistress Maple sat on the
tippiest tip Of her maple tree and Mis-
treas Beech sat on the tippiest tip OF
HER tree so that they could whisper
across to each other without being
overheard at all.
"Mother Earth will soon be- asking
us 10 make q quilt for the flower chill
dren. daresay." Mistress Maple was
saying. land really my leaves are get
ting TO be as pretty as can be. quite the
thing for a nice patchwork quilt"
Mine are all turned yellow" Mis-
,rcss Beech said. "they are ready. too. y
"Everybody's are" Mistress Maple
agreed. Except. of course. Mistress
Evergreen's. What shame 1t is thai
she can't follow the styles the way we
DO"
"Oh." Mistress Beech said. You are
quite mistaken there. Mistress Ever
green Is ever, so much more dressed
up than we are in winter. She goe.
into the house and there are bright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

we are all fast asleep. He Is so near
the window he can easily peep in and
see everything"
1T must be quite wonderful" Mis-
tress Maple agreed. But what do you
say to quilting party?"
why II would be wonderful" Miss
'ress Beech cried. I'VE can invite Mr.
Oak and the Ashes. Mrs. Willow. O.
everybody. l suppose"
I'VE will have to send out invita-
tons" Mistress Beech put in. I'VE
! can write them on some of our leaves
and Master Wind can take them about
he's always so obliging."
That's splendid" said Mistress
Maple. Lets begin this minute. Let.
send out invitations for tomorrow
evening"
| Well. after that they were very bus,
indeed and as there were 50 very man,
invitations to write Mr.. and Mrs Red
| breast and their children turned to ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

plane iron, the shavings are not broken
soon enough and the result Is a rough
cut For ordinary work. the plane
iron cap should be set one-sixteenth Of
an inch from the edge of the plane
iron. For cross grained wood. the dis
lance should be less. ~ the closer the
edge Of the cap iron is to the edge Of
the plane iron. the smoother will be
the cut. The cap screw holds the two
parts together in the position desired.
The lever cap holds the plane iron
in position In the plane proper. FIX
anime this part OF the tool carefully
and note the cam action when the
small lever u forced down into posi-
ton. The lever cap screw regulates
the amount Of pressure the cam exerts
on the plane iron. II action Of the
cam Is too loose. the cap screw should
be turned in. II. however. It is turned
too far. the cam will operate very
hard. oftentimes being broken out Of
Its place in the other parts OF the lever
cap.
Turning the adjusting nut forces
the plane iron In or out according to
the amount Of shaving II Is desired to
cut. The lateral adjusting lever ad
justs the plane iron across the throa.
or mouth Of the plane so the shaving
will be even in thickness throughout
it, width. Take your plane and study
It thoroughly. referring to the iilustra-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

and because there were SO many will
ing fingers the quilt was plenty big
enough.
Mother Nature came to look at It
and to thank her faithful little folk.
Its beautiful" she said. Quite the
prettiest I've had in all my million
years. I'm proud Of all Of you and l
am especially happy because you have
been so thoughtful and willing. It's
a lovely SURPRISE" So you see. Moth
er Nature. was quite like any other
mother, because it made her happiest
TO see her children full of kind
thoughts and deeds.
Well. day or so after the quilting
Party Mistress Maple put blue nose
out of q maple knothole. they're her
windows and doors you know and can
only be opened from the inside. She
shivered at the cold air.
Mistress Beech looked out Of knot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

And there's Mistress Sycamore who
had hive Of wasps live on her porch
Mistress Beech added.
Just then Master Jack Frost came
along.
Hello. blue noses." he cried. "You
shan't be cold any longer. Mother Ma.
ture has Just finished a snowy quill,
for you that will pile up warm about
your houses to keep out the chilling
breezes. And the Redbreasts asked me
to give you. If saw you a great hear
of feathers they left in their nest TO,
you. I'll fetch them now"
"Oh. isn't that fine!" Mistress Maple
and Mistress Beech both exclaimed Al
once. I'VE can make lovely pillows
! Jack brought the feathers and after
the two little ladies had closed up theil
windows. he sealed them tight with hi.
icy breath. 50 that through the lona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
WHO ARE THEY1

Though poor in wealth. rich was his
His love for mankind great:
Kind words and deeds. his motto
spelled
And happy was his state.
An eastern shepherd lad was he
With music in his soul:
Great psalms he wrote and Godlike
ways
And actions were his goal.
Clad In armor shining bright
She met the foreign foe:
She led the French to victory
And taught them God to know.
St. Francis Of Assist: David: Joan
Of Arc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08
S DUZZLE>
..('OpNER
ROMAN NUMERALS

I. Add . Roman numerai to an
obstruction and dnd q fish.
2. Add Roman numeral to .
builder and find 4 fish.
:. Add 4 Roman numeral to .
sharp blow and ind 4 fish.
Z. Add Roman numeral to 4 part
Of the verb ito have" and ind fish.
s. Add . Roman numeral to "for
fear that" and nnd \ fish.
8. Add Roman numerai to filmy
fabric and nnd = fish.
INSECT SQUARES
I. An insect The present moment.
A number.
:. An insect. A fish. An animal.
,. An insect A meadow. A trop-
teal tuber.
ANSWERS
RONAN NUNERALS--1. Bos-Crdb.
?. Nos0n-S almon. 3. Rap Carp. 4. Has.
SAad. 5. Lest-Smelt. 6. TIlle.Nullet. (
INSECT SQUARES
A-N-T B-E-E Fly
N-0-W E-E-L LA
Two I-L-I sY-A-A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

winter they would sleep warm and
safe.
on went Jack Frost. humming as he
went and this Is the little song he
sang:
''weIl tuck 'em in both snug and warm
The summer creatures shall know no
harm,
And when the ground lies cold and
h white.
Out will come each winter sprite."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-08

was Treasure Island" All the love
for the strength and adventure and
action that were denied him in real
life he made live for himself in this
book. Then followed kidnapped"
and then other tales Of romance that
are still loved by boys and girls who
liked to be thrilled as well as amused.
Verses. too. were .penned by this YER