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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
PLENTY OF ROOM IN TRUNK
Small Receptacle Once Sufficed to
Carry All the Worldly Goods Of
Noted New EngIander.

Following the discovery, not long
ago, Of an interesting old trunk in
which Daniel Webster carried his legal
papers comes the finding Of another
old trunk that George Nixon Briggs,
a former governor of Massachusetts,
carried on his back when he pill
grimaged from the town of Hudson.
N. Y, to Adams, Mass. there to begin
studying law. Governor Briggs has
not remained so fixed in memory as
Daniel Webster. but he was famous
man in his time. and is interesting
today because at the national tenn
'perance convention in 1882 he took a
stand for total abstinence. Later, as
president of the Massachusetts Legis-
latiye Temperance society, he marched
in procession through the streets Of
Boston, although on this occasion there
is no record that he carried his trunk.
The trunk, incidentally, is one of the
little ones common a hundred years
ago, and Governor Briggs in Inter
years repaired it. and affixed card
telling how he had brought it with him
to Massachusetts,. "It contained" be
wrote, "my entire worldly estate. all
of which was not worth S10."-Chris-
tian Science Monitor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
"MuqWump.n

The modern word mugwump is de-
rived from the Algonquin "mug-
.quomp," meaning a great man. a
chief, and is said to have been used
among the Indians and whites Of
Massachusetts, and Connecticut in the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The word was later used in humor-
Gus, or satirical sense, and was ap-
piled to a person who thought him
self of consequence and Importance.
In this sense the word was long in
local use and often appeared in print
In o. S. political history the term was
first applied in 1884 to the Independent
members of the Republican party who
openly refused to support the nomi-
nees of the party for president of the
United States. and either voted for
the Democratic or Prohibition party or
abstained from voting. The word was
not generally known in any sense be-
fore that time, but it caught the popu-
lar fancy and was at once accepted
by the independents themselves as IN
honorable title.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
Bird Is Terror to Bugs.

A cliff swallow will eat thousand
flies, mosquitoes, wheat-midgets OF
beetles that injure fruit trees in day
and, therefore, are to be encouraged.
says the American Forestry associa
tion of Washington.
This bird is also known as the cave
swallow because 1t plasters its nest
on the outside of barn or other build
ing up under the caves Colonies OF
several thousand will build their nests
together on the side of cliff. These
nests. shaped like flattened gourd OF
water-bottle, are made of bits Of clay
rolled into pellets and lined with straw
or feathers. This bird winters In the
tropics.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
Deadly intoxicating LIQUOR.

Zanzibar furnishes one of the most
deadly strong liquors that man can
drink and still survive the ordeal It's
strength Is so great that the patives
who use it must accustom themselves
to 1t by first starting with a sip. grad
ually increasing the portion as they
become more hardened. 1t is said
that If stranger to its great intoxi.
eating power partakes Of it in even
the sa-e measure as absinthe he is
lucky to escape death. This abnormal.
slI strong liquor is called "zerambo."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
WATERMELON A. LA FILIPINO
WelI.Meant Effort of Native Chef
Spoiled Surprise American hrmy
Officer Had Planned.

The Filipinos, 1t seems. have more
than one way Of serving watermelon.
The melons grown in the far eastern
archipelago are small in size and in
ferior in flavor. Lieutenant Smith,
stationed in one of the towns of north
ern Luzon. hankered for the juicy
lusciousness of melon from his own
sunny southland. So his family in
Tennessee carefully Grated a choice
watermelon and shipped 1t to him by
express. 1t cost him good many
pesos, but no matter. 1t was beauty
and arrived in perfect condition.
He instructed the cook to prepare a
good dinner that very day; the splen-
did melon was TO be served as a crown
ing glory. The provincial, treasurer,
the school teacher and the few Ameri-
cans in the town were invited to par
take of treat that was to be sur
prise to them.
The dinner went forward success
fully; but there was much curiosity
concerning the surprise that the host
had promised his guests, and all eyes
were turned frequently toward the
door through which it was expected to
appear. At last it came. The cook en-
tered, bearing aloft an immense plat
ter, and there came from the company
q chorus of "Ahs!" The platter was
placed on the table under halo, no, a
cloud of-Steam. The melon was
boiled, thoroughly boiled.
The quick rising of the host to his
feet with the carving knife in his hand
convinced the cook that he had better
make the quickest exist possible,
which was through the window, and
involved leap Of ten feet to the
ground. Reports from the second
barro on the road leading north were
that he was still running when he
passed through. Lieutenant Smith has
not been able to smile about that wa
termelon yet.-New York Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
AttachabIe Lamps.

A new electric lamp will not only
stand wherever 1t Is placed on flat
surface, but the base also comprises
clip which may be clamped on any pro
jecting edge or post. Also the lamp
may be hung on the wall or placed or
fiat surface. using the clip as base
Since practically all articles of furni
ture have either an edge, post or y
fiat surface, 1t is possible to use thi:
lamp almost anywhere. AS the CLAMP
is felt-yned, there is no danger Of
scratching or denting polished sur
faces.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
WON FAME AS ADU"rsrR TRAITOR
81, vtsalam Maceregor Will Long Be
Remembered for His Good Work
in West Africa.

Sir William Macgregor was not the
least of the bits of good luck which
this empire owes to the Scottish strain
of it. In the far-sundered areas Of
West Africa and the Western Pacific
he achieved distinction which will not
pass.
The world knew more of him as Pa
cific high commissioner than as gov
ernor Of Lagos, but to many Europeans
in West Africa, and to those folk OF
long memories. the African races, he
will always be Macgregor of Lagos, the
pioneer sanitarian who began proc
esses which have made Lagos place
Hvable for the European and more
1ivable than ever before to its teem-
ing African population.
The pedant may say that "circum-
spice" scarcely applies where the bene-
factor has only cleansed air and roads
and purified water sources; neverthe-
less, to no man could it be attached
more fitly than to Macgregor for his
work in that steady hive of activity.
The natives had real affection for
him, for they knew he believed in
them, and Africans. like most other
sons of Adam, esteem that even above
good drains and pure water. He had
very clear appreciation of the ter
rible danger of German rule in the
tropics just because of its thorough
ness.
There are endless stories of him on
the coast. One is of an official who,
after a tour in the bush, told the gov
ernor of an exceptional juju he had
seen-"exactly like a human being.
sir, only, of course, Of wood"
"Nane sac exceptional" Macgrcgor
remarked, and followed it up with a
chuckling soliloquy, Give seen some In
the service. e."-Mancheste Guardian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-09-03
VALUABLE
FARM LAND
FOR SALE

100 acres, three miles from John
ston on Edgefeld-J Johnston road,
highly improved farm, electric
lights, water works, nice Groom
dwelling, barns,- 8 tenant houses,
land all fenced with woven wire,
one mile from Harmony church
and school. Terms easy.
DR.. Nicholson's Ramey place, 12
acres of land 1O.room house, barns
and outbuildings. A bargain for
some one. Easy terms.
l41 acres one and one. half miles
from Edgefeld, three three. and five
room houses and barns, live stream
through place, so acres fenced, ITO
acres in cultivation. Cheap. Easy
terms.
One tract OF land contain
ing 121 acres, known as Ramey
place, in the incorporate linn
it's of Edgefeld, one 10-room
house, 2 tenant houses, barns
and all necessary outbuildings.
wire pasture, we'll and rum
ming stream. Very cheap.
2S1 acres II miles from An
tioch school and church, six
miles from Edgefeld, one g.
room house, 2 4-room houses,
2 barns, 18 acres in cultiva-
ton, so acres in wire pasture,
running water.
l22 acres on Scott's Ferry
road, one mile from school
and church, on r. F. d., D.
room house, barn and other
outbuildings, Broom tenant
house, two wells, running
stream, 200, 900 feet of long,
leaf pine. All of place fenced
with woven and barbed wire,
divided in 5 fields. nice orch
ard, 6 miles from railroad. 1t
will pay to investigate this.
200 acres Il miles from
Edgefeld on Edgefeld-J John
ston road, sandy land with
clay sub-soil, 125 acres in cul-
tivation, beautiful building
site and desirable place-good
community.
80 acres one 1 ! miles from
town on Blocker road.
IA acres 2 miles from town,
8 tenant houses; high state of
cultivation.
l76 acres, i Groom house,
2 barns and other buildings, l
Broom tenant house and
barn, 100 acres high state of
cultivation, rs acres fenced
(woven and barbed wire), 2
live streams, 800, 900 feet saw
timber, II miles from church
and school. Cheap; easy terms
A farm in sight of Berea
church, now owned by Mr..
Frank C. Watson, containing
104 acres, nice new dwelling,
all necessary buildings, grist
mill, and all conveniences of a
country home. This place is in
high state of cultivation, and
will make a bale of cotton per
acre.
George Berry, Sr., farm,
four miles from Trenton near
Southern Railway, containing
254 acres. This is one of the
cheapest. and best we have.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16

every stock is scrutinized, and where surplusis
found, or articles that are less desirable than
when they first arrived lower prices are given
that are calculated to make quick work of the
disposal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
OFFICERS
Benefit BYLAW
ON FEE CHARGES
1t Vow Costs More to Use the Ser
vices Of Constable or Justice
Of the Peace.

Fees double, and in some in
stances treble, are allowed con-
stables and justices of the peace
under the state law which was eff
feetive July l. The new amounts
are equal to those granted to coun-
~ officers.
II means that it now costs more
10 have court business with JUS
tees. For instance: constable's fee
for executing a summons which
formerly amounted to IS cents IN
der the new law costs one dollar,
and subpoenaes are rated worth so
cents as compared with a former
charge of 20 cents. For the return
of each writ or other process %
cents is charged, an amount form
eTly included in pay for service Of
the writ. Seven and one-half cents
instead of cents is allowed as
mileage rates on all service.
Two dollars is assessed for ser
vice of writ Of possession, restitiu-
ton. assistance or election against
50 cents heretofore, and in all such
service the charge of 10 cents per
mile is made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
In the Days News

Theodore N. Vail, who today en-
ters upon his 18th year, is one of
the foremost men in the American
business world. For more than
decade he has been the executive
head of the American Telegraph &
Telephone company. Prior to tax
ing on this administrative task he
hao won national fame by his pro-
motion of electrical interests In
the cities of South America Mr.
Vail, who is g native Of Ohio, be-
gan his business career in the ser
vice of the nation in the postal
service. He was one of the frs.
TO become interested in the tele-
phone as a commercial PROPOSE
ton. and he has never ceased to
retain that interest, intellectually
and pecuniary He is known as q
business man with very marked
aesthetic tastes and abiding 10y
atty to the humanitles. He has
given freely of his time. money
and personal service to the promo
tion of all sorts of public welfare
and in the economic
and industrial world he has con-
stantly thrown his influence on the
side of fair play and democracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
EanaraI No 100


Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested, that the council of
the city of Rock Island, H., hav-
ing ordered the paving Of Sixteenth
avenue from the west line OF Elev-
enth street to the west line of
Tenth street, with asphaitic con-
crete, and the ordinance for the
same being on file in the office of
the city clerk of said city, and said
city. having applied to the county
court of Rock Island county, Ill.
for an assessment of the cost of
said improvement according to
frontage. said assessment being
payable in nine installments, each
bearing interest at the rate of 5
per cent per annum, and an assess
ment therefor having been made
and returned to said court. the
hearing thereon will be had on the
26th day of July, A D., 1919, at the
hour of nine o'clock a. m, or as
soon thereafter as the business of
the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
1ections in said court, before said
day, and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this
11th day Oh July, a. D., 1919.
CLARENCE ISAACSAN.
Officer appointed to make the as
sessment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
VEHICLES CROSS
BRIDGE AT RATE
OF 8,277 A DAY

Interesting figures, formulated at
the Rock Island arsenal, show that
during the day of July II, last Sat
urday, S,277 vehicles crossed the
Rock Island bridge and 41S street
cars also traversed the way. At
this rate over 100000 vehicles and
cars would make the trip during
this year. as against approximate
Iy 1850, 900 during 1918.
These figures would tend to show
that the automobile business has
practically doubled during a year
The figures were prepared by F.
f. Robbins, government bridge su-
perintendent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
COMMERCIAL CLUB
AGAINST FEDERAL
ROAD OPERATIONS
Especial Moline service.)

The Moline Commercial club in
response to the referendum of the
Chamber of Commerce of the Unit
ed States urges that federal own
ership and operation of railways
cease. Government supervision.
except as to capital expenditures
and security issues OF these roads
engaged in interstate commerce, is
not favored by the club.
The club urges that the roads be
returned to corporate ownership
and operation with comprehensive
regulations, although federal con-
troll is approved unless and until
impossibility Of remedial legisla-
ton clearly appears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.

tGe0- NO 45U.)
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested, that the council of
the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
having ordered the paving with as
phaltic concrete of Thirty-seventh
street from Eighteenth avenue to
Twelfth avenue and Twelfth ave-
nue. from Thirty-seventh to Thirty
eighth Itreets, and the ordinance
for same being on file in the office
of the city clerk of said city, and
said city having applied to the
county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois. for an assessment of
the cost of said improvement &C
cording to frontage, said assess
ment being payable in ten install
ments. each bearing interest at the
rate of five per cent per annum,
and an assessment therefor having
been made and returned to said
court, the hearing thereon will be
had on the 26th day of July, A. D..
1919, at the hour of o'clock a. m,
or as soon thereafter as the bust
ness of the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
jections in said court, before said
day, and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois,
July 10, A. D.. 1919.
GEORGE GREIM,
Officer Appointed to Make Assess
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16

AS many lots are small, we
cannot undertake to fill tele-
phone or mail orderson these
specials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16

Many tempting bar
gains in remnants OF
sheetings, muslins, cas-
ings, percales, ginghams.
etc.-all are greatly re-
duced in price for a quick
clearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16

A sem-annual rghting of stock in preparation
for July inventory--a clearance sale OF odd
lots broken sizes, soied mussed merchandise
as we'll as for articles that have outstayed their
welcome Just before our twice-yearly inventory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
The War a Year Ago

Germans made slight gains east
and southwest of Rheims.
United States troops captured
l 500 German prisoners. including
a complete brigade staff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
Stationery

Fine quality. high
grade boxed stationery,
outside covers slightly
soiled from handling, so
we will clear them out at
extremely low prices
some less than half price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
Remnants
Cur tain Mat
erals

Hundreds of short
lengths of curtain and
drapery fabrics left from
the Discount Sale go out
on bargain tables Thurs
day at but a traction Of
their former prices. Ali
are marked in plain fig
ures-both original and
sales prices Choose, per
yard at 15c, csc, 35c, SOC,
75c and $1.00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
THESE HOT
DAYS,

Ma makes me eat bread and milk for lunch. She
says I'll be cooler and feel better than il fill up
with meat and things. Guess Ma knows.
BILLIE WISE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16

p s. Pa says any gets plenty of milk and
BETSY ROSS is lucky kid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-16
Bargain Tab
les

Down the Main Aisle
are bargain tables with
hundreds of desirable ar
ticles, one or two of a
kind. all greatly reduced
for pre-inventory clear
ance.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-02-01
GE FORGOTTEN
Deeds cw England Man, " Truly
Heeo&ed, Are Surely Worth
Note In History.

A correspondent In Buenos Aires
his letter " dated September 20
asks II ever heard OF Captain
Smyl!r historic figure on the
Falkland islands about forty years
ago.
Captain Smyllc" he writes was at
one time New England whaler For
him are named Smylie channel and
Smylictown. which may be seen on the
chart He aftcrwnrd became United
States consul. Strange stories ~ his
doIngs survive and are told on the
Falkland Islands 10 this day. late
British governor OF the islands col
lected some Of the stories. but | can
not learn that they were published.
One was 10 the effect that our state
department decided 10 remove him
from office and sent successor, who,
when he called to present his creden-
tails and demand the seal was kicked
out by the captain. The United States
government had finally 10 send q WAY
ship TO remove Smyiia.
Another story Is that Captain Smy-
lie was publicly logged by order OF
the British governor for some mis-
doing. As the captain later sailed
away he planted two shots from his
ships small gun into the governors
residence. Returning after six
months cruise. he sent n letter OF
apology to the governor, adding that
he had discovered wreck and recov-
cred some fine tapestries and furni-
ture. which he thought the governor
might wish; II he would come on
board he might have his choice OF
them The governor came on board
with two guards who were promptly
ovcrpowered and sent ashore. Cap
tain Smylie then put TO sea with the
governor, whom he made do the cook
Ing for the crew of the whaler for
several months.
"A friend lately returned from the
Fnlklands tells me that several OF the
old islanders vouch for the truth OF
these stories"
Does any one Of our readers know
Any illlllk ubbul llllS ltStleSH 'tpthiii'
who as humorst would have en-
joycd the company Of one Bowg, an
English journalist. mentioned In
Sutherland Edwards "Recollections."
This Bower on n Paris boulevard once
pinchcd strange lady's leg and ran
an old gentleman 'along the street for
considerable distance by the brecch
of the trousers and the scruff Of the
neck" He finally varied his amuSe-
mcnts by murder.-Philip Hale in
Boston Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-02-01
"Let Us Gel Sane! Don't Be Afraid Of
the German People in Business
By MAJ. H. c. EMORY. Former Yale Professor

of has happened think nobody likely to question
that and udndoi and his crowd have been kicked
people The great problem today not Can the
old guard itself They done The great problem today
whether under system oppression and mie the German people
able develop such strength Of character such reourcefu
leaders will be able bring them out Of the slough in which they
find Themselves There great Germany today There are
great political leaders There in the great fields of industry
and finance They realize why
One Of the conservative papers said Wha need great man
against George and Wilson, Vorwa, the socialist said
Don't You why avcn any? These developed under
democracy under system of auorac haven't allowed any
to develop"
get this bug of thinking that
how other the Germans superior Morally they greatly Inferior
but people have thought that somehow intellectually or in organization
they better than the of the world
smash the German military organ-
smashed There idea that the Germans
do business; somehow this that cannot compete
with normally fair Put that out of head They are
patient Woodworking they will work fourteen hours day where
work four They will plod faithfully But they
dumb they stupid They do not understand things They do not
psychology of anybody else and large part of their science and
their superior way doing things bluff and fake They have
work. but better work. and they not doing better
field of than the Engis French and the
Americans
Aid the field of business they have nothing For the love
Of Mike don't be afraid of them! You can put o, time
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-02-01
saIonikl.

The city Of Salonlki had in normal
times IL population of about 10000
10 l7OO1. This has been increased
10 about 100000 through the influx OF
refugees from Serbia. European Tur-
key. Bulgaria and that part Of Greek
Macedonia until recently in the hands
OF Bulgaria. During the last few
years the character of the population
has been steadily changing. The
Greek element has more than doubled
Itself and nj this time stands first in
numbers. Turks. formerly the most
numerous class. are now third In
rank and are steadily decreasing. The
Jewish population stands In second
place and Is the most important COM
mercinlly. A mixture OF Bulgars,
Serbs and Roumnnians and Russians
make up the remainder of one OF the
most heterogeneous populations In the
world. Differences of race, religion
and customs tend To make the COM
mercial developments OF Saf,hlki slow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-02-01
He Got His Car.

a Chinese general, with his seven
wives and small bodyguard walked
into the station at Hardin us the
vladiyostok train was about to start
and demanded accommodations for
himself and pnrty
The Chinese Eastern. although a
joint Russian Chinese property, Is OPP
Grated by the Russians in conjunction
with the Siberian railway.
The Russian station master con
suited his watch. shrugged. and said
Mia" which is the Russian equiva-
lent for I'll can't he done He ex-
planned that the train was full and II
was leaving tirhc.
without further parley the general
dispatched members Of his hodyguard
Ia hold the train one man clambered
into the locomotive and covered the
cnglncman with revolver Others
mounted guard on the car platforms.
Then the general ordered the sta
tionnnster to procure n car "qui.qui, =
which Is Chinese for Instantly with
ont any back talk" on pain OF very
serious consequences 10 himself
Twenty minutes later the train
pulled out with the Chinese general
and his seven wives aboard in spa
ciuuS privHt" car.