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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-05-24

him that il was the same Tom Hardin
who had gone to college at Lawrence;
had married Gerty Holmes. Queer
business, life, that he should cross,
even so remotely, their orbits again.
That was Il chapter he liked to skip.
He walked over to the windows,
shielded by bright awnings, and
looked down on the city where the
next few years of his life might be
caught. Comforting to reflect that an
engineer is like a soldier, never can
be certain about tomorrow. Time
enough to know that tomorrow meant
Tucson! What was that threadbare
proverb In the Overland Pacific that
Tod Marshall always keeps his men
until they lose their teeth? That de-
fined the mel who made themselves
necessary.
His eyes were resting on the banali-
ties of the modern city that had robbed
"old town" of its flavor. Were it not
for the beauty of the distant hills, the
Jar and rumble of the trains whose
roar called to nearby pleasure cities
twinkling lights and crowded theaters
stretches of parks and recreation
grounds, he, who loved the thrill and
confinement of an engine, who hac
found enticement in desert, chap
ter of adventure in the barrancas OF
Mexico, would stifie i'm Tucson! Amer
lean progress was as yet too thin
veneer on Mexican indifference t
make the place endurable-as a city
"Pm good for a lifetime here, II
want it," his thoughts would worl
back to the starting place. "f
knuckle down TO II, let him grow t
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-05-24

Snowy linens are the pride o. =. J.
housewife. Keep them in Una, ,' -
ton by using Red Cross Ban -
YOUR laundry. 5 cents at grO'e''
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-05-24
Virtue Can Be ONerdone.

Selflessness and complaisance are
beautiful virtues, but do not forget
that a virtue carried to excess may be-
come the most irritating and difficult
Of failings-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-05-24
mh.ro = EelIer Needs a Fns =

Where a FeIIer Needs d In
Lapland Lad-Aln't it alIllO''
time. MAJ .ud'
NIothcr-Good gracious on' 1.
ONLY two weeks since We
fost-HoStou Transcript
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-05-24

Richard "goes In" and as he
goes he begins to comprehend
something of the difficulties Of
the job that he has undertaken.
He learns why the valley dis
trusts the D. r., as the valley
calls the company which Hardin
fathered and which peopled the
desert. go in" with Richard
in the next instalIment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
Annual Oyster Supper.

Friday night the lodge rooms in
The Advertiser building were bril-
lianlly lighted and cordial fellow
ship and good cheer prevailed, the
occasion being the annual oyster
supper of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics. Mr.. j. H.
Tompkins, the ranking officer of
the order, acted as master of cere-
monies and called first upon DR..
r. G. Lee for brief address, who
was followed by Rev. E. G. Bailey.
At the close of Mr.. Bailey's address
the chef announced the readiness
of the oysters to be served and all
present gathered about the long
table. At the conclusion of the
feast DR.. Littleton, of Augusta.
who was a special guest of the oc.
casion, delivered a stirring and ap,
propriate address.
Rev. G. w. Taylor was present
and upon invitation made some ap-
propriate remarks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
D. A. r. Meeting.

The December meeting of the D.
A, R. was entertained by Mrs. j. D.
Holste;n on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Sarah Collett presided as Re-
gent, and introduced several very in
teresting matters of business. Among
them arrangements were made for
the preparing and serving of the Ma,
sonic supper on Friday evening, and
also the plans for serving oysters du,
ring the three days preceding Christ
mas in the Court House. Dues were
collected by the treasurer, Mrs. j. R
Jantelou and the historical program
was on the subject of Christmas in
Other Lands. Mrs. j. W. Peak gave
picture of Christmas in South Ameri-
can countries and Mrs. F. M. Warren
told the manner of observing Christ.
mas in Russia and Greece. The hos.
tess served delightful salad course
with coffee and whipped cream al
the close of the historical program
During the tepast, the Victrola
played from the adjoining room, "Si
lent Night" sung by Madame Schu.
mann-Heink.
The next meeting will be held in
January ith Mrs j. l.. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
Card of Thanks.

We are sincerely thankful for the
kindness shown and the sympathy ex-
pressed by our neighbors and friends
during the long illness of our dear
wife and mother, and during the
hours of unutterable grief through
which we are passing, caused by her
death. 1t is impossible to express the
sincere thanks which we feel. We
shall never forget the Johnston and
Harmony people and hope some day
to be able to return the kindnesses
shown US.
w. P. Johnson and Children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
DR.. and Mrs. Byrd Entertained.

Thursday evening from seven to
ten DR.. and Mrs. James S. Byrd
added to their already we'll estab-
lished reputation as delightful en-
tertainers. They invited number
of their frienos to take tea with
them, the menu being elaborate and
very beautifully served. Those who
were honored with invitations will
for a long time have pleasant mem
cries of the evening spent in this
hospitable Buncombe home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
The December Meeting of the
Edgefield Chapter, u. D. c.

Mrs. A. E. Padgett was hostess
for the December meeting of the
Edgefeld Chapter, U. D. G..
In the absense of the president,
the vice-president, Mrs. Bettis Can.
telou, presided. The meeting was
Opened with the Lords prayer af.
ter which, the minutes were read
and approved.
Under old business, Mrs. Robert
Marsh reported on the memorial
and marker funds. 1t was moved
and seconded that Mrs. Marsh and
the corresponding secretary, Miss
Sophie Dobson, should be empow-
cred to order the markers at once.
The committee on the monument
work reported and are to attend to
the improving of the monument
plot Immediately.
Plans for the usual Chris tmas
box to be sent to the county home
were made. The Bald Eagle chap
ter, through Mrs. a. A. Woodson,
pledged the sum of sl.35 for this
fund. All donations are to be sent
to the home of Mrs. j. H. Cantelou
by December 23rd. Miss Annie
DeLoach and Mrs. P. M. Feltham
are to notify all chapter members
in time to contribute to this worthy
cause.
Mrs. A. A. Woodson is to have
charge of all chapter notices, see
ing that, the meetings are announc-
ed through the press prior to each
meeting.
The Lee and Jackson celebration,
which is always held in the Graded
School auditorium in January the
nineteenth, was discussed.
The historian, Mrs. Woodson.
took charge of the historical pro-
gram, reading an appropriate and
beautiful poem Of Timrci's, How
Shall We Greet the y -
Several interes selections
from the Cbristr .eteran were
read.
First -'The LAST Christmas of
the War;" written for the Atlanta
Journal by Mrs. w. H. FELTON,
read by Mrs. Milton Jones.
Second-Extracts from an arti-
Gle entitled Christmas in War
Times by Mrs. J. S. Byrd.
Third-"Christmas Day of 1864
in Confederate Trenches" by A. A.
Manning, Co. F, 56th Georgia, read
by Mrs. J. G. Afford.
A charming paper written by
Mr.. A. S. Tompkins entitled "Sa-
luda COUNTY," was read by Mrs.
B. L. Minis.
At the conclusion of the pro-
gram, dainty salad course was
served by the gracious hostess.
Miss Annie DeLoach invited the
Chapter to meet with her on the
second Tuesday in January.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
Do You Enjoy Your Meals.

If you do not enjoy. your meals
your digestion is faulty. Eat moder-
ately, especially of meats, masticate
your food thoroughly. Let five hours
elapse between meals and take one
of Chamberlain's Tablets immediate
ly after supper and you will soon find
YOUR meals to be real pleasure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17

Mrs. Cynthia Johnson of Augusta
is the guest of Mrs. M. B. Barker.
Mr.. W. D. Allen came down from
Chappell for a hurried visit Monday
Mr.. T. B. Lanham came over from
Columbia Thursday and returned
Friday. His friends here regret that
| it was such hurried visit.
Mrs w. w. Adams arrived Tuesday
night from Mccormick with her dear
little baby, being accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. M. L. Carroll.
The notice of Auditor J. R. Tim
norman is published in this issue
giving his schedule of appointments
for receiving tax returns for 1920.
Mr.. James E. Hart arrived
Thursday from Florida to remain at
home until after the holidays. For
several years Mr.. Hart has been
spending most of his time in Florl-
da as travelling salesman.
Mr.. T. J. Paul returned Sunday
from Atlanta where he took a
course of instruction for two weeks
in vulcanising. His up to date
machine has arrived and can now
make old auto cases and tubes prac-
ticaIly as good as new.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Porter left
Edgefield Tuesday to make their
home in Batesburg, having sold their
hotel property here to Mr.. Abram
Daitch. Mr.. Daitch has moved into
the hotel. Mr.. W. S. G. Heath has en-
gagged suite of rooms from Mr..
Daitch.
Having closed out his business in
terests at Cleora-rented his home
and sold his stock of merchandise
Mr.. w. T. Reel will move his family
to Edgefeld at once and make his
home here. These good people will be
very cordially welcomed by all of
our people.
Mr.. J. w. Quarles has moved
his family from his home in the
Antioch section to the Lyon farm
in Edgefeld which he purchased
from MIR. M. D. Lyon about year
ago. Mr.. Quarles will conduct a
dairy, having a herd of thorough
bred Jersey cows,
The subscriptions of Edgefeld
County to the third roll call of the
Red Cross we're considerably in
creased this week when the Trenton
Branch reported the collection of
$4,000. Upder the leadership of
Mrs. =. D. Mathis, the Trenton
Red Cross workers have done
splendid work.
This evening a welcome service
will be held in the Methodist
church in honor of the Episcopal
rector, Rev. Mr.. Petros. and the
new Methodist paste lev. Mr..
Taylor. The members of all of
the churches are cordially invited
to attend. An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged.
Mr., W. NJ. Mooney will move his
family from Charlotte to Edgefeld
in a short time, having engaged
rooms in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. L. Minis. Mr.. Mooney will occupy
one of the bungalows that Mr.. j. L..
Minis is to build when it is completed.
Mr.. Mooney is a progressive, for
ward-looking young man and is a val
liable acquisition to Edgefeld's citi-
zenship.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,

Mr.. S. M. Rice, Jr., of Columbia
is here visiting his aunt, Mrs. Bettls
Cantelou.
Mrs. u. I. Denny has arrived from
Columbia to spend the Yuletide> IN
Edgefeld.
Mr.. A. Baron Holmes has been a
welcomed visitor in Edgefeld for
several days.
The demand for houses in Edge
field is great but the cost of build
ing is even greater.
Remember that ground was bro
ken for the big new hotel on De-
acember Is, 1919.
Miss Sophie E. Abney is
spending month with Mrs. j., A.
Ives in Savannah.
Miss Virginia Addison and Miss
Gladys Padgett were among the
visitors in Augusta Monday.
Mr.. James E. Hart, Jr., is at
home for short time and has been
very cordially greeted by his
friends.
Miss nellie Jones will arrive to-
morrow from Spartanburg where she
is taking postgraduate course at
Converse College.
Following the paving of the side
walks on Main Street must come the
paving of Main Street. It is the most
travelled thoroughfare in Edgefeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. B. Tompkins
have moved from the Harmony sec
tion into the large country home of
Mrs. Mamie Warren near Centre
Spring.
Edgefeld merchants are already
doing a rushing holiday business.
Most of the stores have added to
their salesforce to serve the people
promptly.
Mrs. Lucy Dugas returned to
Washington Sunday after spend
ing several days in Edgefeld, hav-
ing come from Washington by way
of Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Padeett re-
turned Monday from a delightful
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Norwood, at
Marietta, and Mrs. w, IT. YeldelI,
at Greenwood,
DR.. A. H. Corley has purchased
from Mr.. J. L. Addison, through the
Edgefeld Real Estate Agency, the
lot Immediately west of his home on
Addison Street.
The Baptist parsonage Is nearing
compilation and DR.. Lee has been
assured by the head carpenter that
he can occupy his handsome new
home before Christmas.
MIR. b. b. Jones has purchased
the two lots between the residences
of Mr.. C. Nj. Melichamp and Low
ick Smith and will soon erect there.
on two fve-room bungalows.
Miss Margaret May, who is attend
ing the Greenville Woman's College,
will go to Charleston Thursday to act
as sponsor at the military ball to be
given by the senior class of the Cita-
DEL.
Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs. H.
C. Mitchell entertained the ladies'
card club in a most charming man
ner, four tables being arranged. Af-
ter very spirited game the hostess
served refreshments.
DR.. R. A. Marsh went to Washing
ton, D. c., last week to confer with
the postal authorities concerning the
removal of the Edgefeld post Office
into the Tompkins & Marsh building
as permanent quarters.
Miss Mary Dorm was operated on
at the Baptist Hospital in Columbia
on Monday Of this week and at this
writing is doing we'll. She will remain
in Columbia for a week with her
uncle, Mr.. T. B. Lanham.
Mrs. P. P. Burns has returned
from visit to her sister, Mrs. T. j.
Lyon, in Greenwood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17

FOR SALE: A second hand piano.
Apply at the Advertiser Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17
Mrs. Cynthia Johnson of Augusta
S the guest of Mrs. M. B. Barker.

Mr.. W. D. Allen came down from
Chappell for hurried visit Monday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-12-17

Mrs w. w. Adams arrived Tuesday
night from Mccormick with her dear
little baby, being accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. M. L. Carroll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-05
ASSERTS GREAT BRITAIN
SEEKS u. S. OIL CONTROL
Secretary Lane Starts Investigation of Holdings in Cali
tornla Upon Report Made by Senator Phelan.
Nation in Danger of Losing Fuel

leases in the oil district Tho pres
ence OF Sir Robert Balfour. member
IN the oil district at the time of Sem
ator Phelan's visit was regarded as a
cofroboratire circumstances In this
particular 1t is understood that Sir
Robert is an authorized representative
OF the British government.
Senator Phelan's telegram makes 1t
conclusive that the British government
is officially interested in the purchases
which are no! going on Recently
when attention was called TO purchases
~ British interests OF oil land in
me British embassy here to the effect
the sales were being made 70 British
interests. but not TO the British gov
crnment. In Senator Phelan's mes
sage to Secretary Lane the direct
charge Is made that the British gov
eminent is doing the buying.
Another phase OF the question which
pheian brought to the attention. OF
the officials here is that the opera
tons by the British government in
California; are in contravcntion OF the
ment possibly will interest itself in
his size Of the case.
Recall british Order
BY way Of the proof OF the charge
that the British government is owner
Of at least a majority of the stock
OF the Royal DUTCH Schell Co.. It was
recalled here today that recently a
British order Of council was pro-
of shares OF the Royal Dutch Scheli
stock to turn them over TO the gov
eminent. 1t was explained at the time
that this was done for the sole
purpose OF "stabillzing the market"
In the light OF the charges made by
Senator i'helan. which are to be IN
vestigated by officials of this govern
ment this explanation may now be
looked unon as Il studied Discrimination
senator l'helan has been watching
the developments in the California oil
district for some time. Shortly after
he reached California two months ago,
he cent to the Bureau Of Mines OF the
Department of the Interior request
Tor fun Information AS to tho extent
Of the British holdings in California
ltis request was in the form OF a aues-
tionnaire, in which Information was
sought as TO the activities of any or
all foreign countries in acquiring oil
lands in that State.
II vas said today at the Department
OF the Interior that the answer TO the
aucstionnaire is nearly ready. and will
he sent to Senator phelan within a few
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-05
NEW DRESS OFFERINGS

Tricolette and Georgette arc COM
bined for summer street frocks
White linen and soutached net are
combined for summer dinner frocks.
More and more ostrich and ribbon
trimmings are featured.
landings and loop fringes of wool
en- embroidery arc shown on crepe de
Chine sports frocks.
The bouffant silhouette, especially
in the pear shape launched by Hick-
son, has been taken up by many of
The manufacturers and is featured in
a variety of treatments.
Polka dot embroideries are used in
varicolored effect.
Linen suits have Jackets of allover
lace.
Tricolette is shown in snappy little
suit frocks.
Panels or heavy lace are used in
Georgette frocks and blouse Of lace
is attached to skirt OF sports satin.
Changeabie taffetas arc featured In
the new silhouette.
radical change In style Is pre-
dictcd for next season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-05

WASHlNGTON. May Absolute
control Of the oil fields OF California
soon Will pass into the hands OF the
measures are taken by the United
states to prevent it. Purchases now
being made in the California fields by
vii! wrest control from American firms
and make available for British naval
and merchant ships fuel which Will ne
needed by American shipping
Secretary of the Interior Lane took
the irst step yesterday toward max
ing this surrender Of control To Brit
lon interests impossible Acting upon
advices contained IN a telegram re-
ceived from Senator James -. phelan,
the secretary communicated TO the
state. War and Navy Departments and
ing conciusivcly what the British gov
ernment's agents in the California
fields are doing
Secretary Lane invited the co-opera-
ton of the heads OF the other govern
ment departments in some EFFORT to
save the fuel for American vessels
arranged as soon "a Secretaries Baker
and Daniels return from Europe at
which measures 20 block the deal will
be discussed. 1t is realized by Sec
rotary Lane that prompt action is nee
essary II the American interests in the
fuel oil deposits are 10 he protected
and saved from British exploitation.
tsinE American Money.
senator l'helan's telegram was sent
from Bakersfield. which is the heart
Of the California OF! industry. 1t con-
tanned a startling statement OF
charges against the British interests
and their agents, who arc trying 10
obtain control OF tho oil fields
Among other things. Senator Phclan
makes the charge that the British are
using for this nu-nose money which
the government Of tho United States
advanced as loans during the war Of
hcials here wcrc amazed when this
item in Senator Phclan's statement wa.
called 10 their attention. They could
not believe 1t possible that money
which was taken from tho Treasury
OF the United States. raised by taxes
and bond issues levied upon the peo-
pie. and given by this government TO
help the British government tide over
It's expenses in the war. would be di-
vcrted from such a humanitarian use
20 the purpose of buying up control
OF the oil deposits upon which the
United States must depend to move lis
shipping and railway TRANSFORMATIONS
This charge Will call for a rigid
scrutiny into the purposes for which
loans advanced by this government TO
Great Britain have been used.
Government Buys Stock.
Senator Phelan also charged in his
telegram that the British government
has been buying UP the shares Of the
Dutch Schell Co, and that the COM
pany has been steadily and secretly
acquiring control of established Cal
ifornia companies owning land or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-05
MAKING DOUGHNUTS
FOR u. S. DOUGHBOYS
Mrs. Wilson, Former Chef for Queen Victoria Tells
Housekeepers How to Make Those That
Melt in the Mouth

ure. we will proceed with the mixing.
placc i'm bowl
one cup sugar teight ounccs).
rour cups or siftcd four Zone pound),
one teaspoon OF salt
Eight level teaspoons OF baking DOW
der tone ounce),
Cne-half teaspoon OF ginger.
one teaspoon OF nutmeg or CHINA
mon.
Rub this mixture betwecn-your hands
10 'hoornghly mix and then rub In
IL most important to be accurate in
measuring. II you use more than two
taibiespoons Of shortening the dough-
fat and break apart
Now make we'll in the center OF
the hour by patting IL firmly against
the sides OF the bowl. Into the meas
urinS cup break one egg and then MI
the cup with water or milk tcither one
VIII do and Will make good crullers).
FOUR the water and egg into the we'll
beat to thoroughly mix the egg and
water. Then work in the hour until
you have smooth. moist dough.
Dust the molding beard very lightly
with -four and then roll out abou,
one quarter OF the dough. Dip the cut
ter in the flour and then proceed to
cut out. Lay on the prepared cloth
and cover each row at once to prevent
drying out. Now shake off the hour
on the trimmings left from cutting
INC doughnuts and gather into "a pile
i'it Out dHotner portion OF the dough
and lay the trimmings in the center
Fold over and then dust the board
again lightly with -four. Roll and
cut and continue in this manner. taxi
ing care not to use too much nour to
make the dough any SITTER. When
READY 10 Try place three cups Of vcgc-
table cooking oil In a pan. The pan
should not be too large and the fat
should be deep enough to allow the
cruiler to swim at least two and one
hair inchcas f.om the COTTON OF tho
pan.
Heat Fat aud Test.
Heat the FAT and test before starting
10 COOK by dropping in small piece
loi. l02, l0f and SO on until ITO is
reached The sample should now be
hoating on top and light brown in
color Do not attempt TO start frying
before this time as the fat will not
DC sufficiently hot. when ready 10
Try turn down the gas fame slightly.
The fat Will be hot enough and will
oniE need Just enough heat to keep
IL at this temperature
Drop the houghnuts in the fat and
turn constantly. Cook until golden
brown. Do not place over four or 1--WE
doughnuts in the fat at one time. Add
ing too many will cool the fat too
quickly Lift on paper to drain.
Dust with sugar and cinnamon, pre-
pared az follows. Place four table
spoons OF XX%X sugar in a bowl and
add one level teaspoon Of cinnamon ION
Rub between tho hands 10 Thoroughly
mix: Sift over the doughnuts
The doughboys get their nom de
plum from the fact that they have
deNoured grea: quantities OF these dc
iectaole mouthfuls Of goodness.