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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13

"Glorla." he said hesitatingly. one
HAND Oil the door-knob, ii have been
g pretty poor sort. I cannot expect
you to forgive me; but you have been
just grand. I want to, apologize for
what / have done, and-and Gloria
really love you. 1 have all the time.
Will-will you kiss me good-night?"
There were tears in Gloria's eyes as
she reached up and placed an arm
around his neck.
Robert, dear, love you, too. I
suppose I am little fool for letting
you come back to me; but you are the
only fellow / ever cared for. There's
no use trying to deceive myself"
There was some further converse
tion on this rather interesting topic be-
fore Robert left the house that night.
When he arrived at his uncle's cottage
he found telegram on the dresser,
reading:
Disregard my note. I really love
you, Bob. l can't stand 1t to be with
out you. 1 thought was flirting, but
/ really fell in love. Am ready to go
ahead with the ceremony as planned.
"ANGELINE."
1t was a week later that Tom Will
son met Robert and observed:
81 understand your wedding has
been called off. I don't want to be
curious, but I'd like to know for sure.
You see, I'm thinking about getting
you present"
"Go ahead and get it." said Robert.
II will be married ON time"
The church was so small that many
Of the guests were obliged to wait In
front to get glimpse of the bride and
groom.
From the outside Rev. Jonathan
Snooks' droning voice could be heard.
AS he pronounced the words that
sealed the bargain some of the out
door guests placed bags Of rice within
convenient reach. Resorters had
made Cedar Point metropolitan in
everything except marriages, and the
community reserved the right to be
provincial in that one particular.
The crowd in front of the door fell
back presently, and the tall form Of
Robert Hannaford appeared, walking
along the aisle The rice throwers
reached for ammunition.
Robert was smiling down at the
bright eyes of the pretty miss walking
l;eside him, clinging to his arm. Creep
Ing through stained-glass window, a
ray from the sun lighted up the brides
curly yellow hair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
STILL GOVERNED BY INSTINCT
Unconscious Hereditary Actions Prove
Mankind's Descent From Count
less Ages Of Savage Ancestors.

Deep down somewhere in the inner
nature of all men and women, the in
stincts, habits, and forces still remain,
which made up the life Of our primal
ancestors countless ages ago. We no.
tice this frequently in the unconscious
hereditary act:nns of the lower an
imals. Just as one instance. it is very
co.'s, tnn To see dog turn. round sew
eral tines before lying down on a
hearthrug, as if preparing sleeping
place in some long grass; that act
has been quite unnecessary for many
long centuries, yet the domesticated
and highly intelligent animal even now
retains this habit Of Its wild progeni-
tors. 1t is also more than probable
that the universal fondness for throw
ing stones so inherent in all boys Is
another dormant memory handed down
from the far-away times of the Stone
age, when our primeval forebears used
stones, either artificially-shaped or 9th
erwise, as weapons of attack and de-
fense, or for killing small game for
food, etc. Girls never want to throw
stones, and if they try they are not
able to do so with an effect. This,
I think, proves that the women of old
never acquired the art, and we get
slight peep into their manner of life
by this one fact. The men, no doubt,
did all the fighting and hunting for
food then, and it is the same today,
amongst all races, both civilized and
uncivllized. Some Of our simplest
daily habits date from the beginning
of things.-F. w. P, in Birmingham
Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
million Packets Of
Flower Seeds Free

We believe in flowers around the
homes Of the South. Flowers brighten
up the home surroundings and give
pleasure and satisfaction to those who
have them.
We have filled more than a million
packets of seeds, of beautiful yet
easily grown flowers to be given to
our customers this spring for the
beautifying of their homes.
Wouldn't you like to have five
packets of beautiful flowers free?
YOU CAN GET THEM! Hastings
1921 catalog is a 116-page handsomely
illustrated seed book with twenty
beautiful pages showing the finest va
rieties in their true natural colors.
II is full of helpful garden, flower and
farm information that is needed in
every home, and, too, the catalog tells
you how to get these flower seeds abb
solutely free.
Write for our 1921 catalog now. 1t
is the finest, most valuable and beau
tiful seed book ever published, and
you will be mighty glad you've got It.
There Is no obligation to buy any.
thing. Just ask for the catalog.
II. c. HASTINGS CO., sEEDsMEN,
ATLANTA, GA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
Look Well To The Home
Orchard.

Now is the time to spray for Brown
Rot of peach and for the several rots
of plums and apples, says the County
Agent. Peaches and plums should be
sprayed with the following solutions:
1 gal. Lime Sulphur (Get from Mr..
Carwile) mixed with go to 70 gal. OF
water. Spray until the leaves begin to
drip. This solution may also be used
for mildew on roses.
For apples and pears double the
above strength of Lime Sulphur to
water.
For bugs on potatoes and worms on
cabbage use one part of arsenate of
lead to four or six parts of flour or
air slaked lime, and use as dust.
Any further information will be
gladly furnished by the CountyAgent,
but you must not expect him to spray
your orchard. He has not the time to
do the detail work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
Prune Tomato Plants

Clemson College, April o. A
thrifty tomato plant left to itself
will spread over a space from a to
6 feet in diameter and will produce
a peck or more of tomatoes. If staked
and pruned it will yield almost the
samequantity of fruit, the tomotoes
will be larger, cleaner, better flavor
ed, and superior in every respect, and
enough space can be conserved to
accommodate several other plants
cared for in the same manner, say
garden specialist. The staaked and
pruned plants are easily sprayed, and
will continue to produce later in the
fall. As rule, also, the prunned to-
matoes will mature earlier. On the
scale on which tomatoes are grown in
the home garden, stalking and prunn-
ing require little trouble, and will
fully repay the effort.
When the plants are to be staked
they may be set 2 feet apart each
way, or every 1s inches in rows 8
feet apart. Any substantial stake of
sufficient size to bear the weight of
Elephants and or 5 feet long is
suitable. Sawed strips or laths may
be used. A stake is driven about in
ches from each plant, which is tied to
it at inntevals of to 10 inches
as the stem develops. Soft strings or
narrow strips of cloth are used for
this purpose.
When the plants begin making a
vigorous growth, shoots will appear
in the little pockets where each leaf
Joins the stem. Later the blossoms
appear on the opposite side of the
stem. In pruning the plant remove
all these side shoots and those around
the base Of the plant, being careful
not to disturb the blossom clusters.
The shoo.s, sometimes called suckers,
should be pinched off shortly after
they appear. The main stem can be
carried to the full height of the stake,
then allowed to hang over. By this
time six or seven blossom clusters,
on which the fruit is developing,
should be set on the stem.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
A Firm Seed Bed Pays

Many good cotton growers have
been heard to say that young cot
ton will not grow we'll until the tap
root strikes hard ground. The truth
of this statement may depend in
large measure on what is meant by
hard ground. In view of farm prac-
tices in many sections of the Cotton
Belt it might be well to distinguish
between hard ground and firm seed
bed.
We are all thoroughly familiar
with the term, "firm seed bed" We
all know the value Of a firm seed bed,
well-pulverized on the surface, for
planting most crops. But do not make;
the mistake of thinking that firm
seed bed must be hard seed bed.
With the frequent heavy rains we
have and with the types of soils in
most sections of the South our land
is packed down closely and heavily
in the course of year. Any portion
of that soil left undisturbed by plows
is hard and is not suitable for best
crop growth. But when land is fresh
ly broken to a good depth, it again is
not in suitable condition for imme-
diate planting.
To avoid hard seed bed, land
must bebroken in one way or another.
To assure firm seed bed, land must
be allowed to settle down after plow-
ing. A few rains will settle the land
quickly. When rains fail to come as
wanted sub-surface packers such as
culti-packers, pulverisers, etc., help
to make firm seed bed. Even letting
the land stand for two or three weeks
before planting will give it time to
settle down somewhat of its own ac-
cord. Many people plow, prepare and
plant Immediately, depending upon
the early spring rains to settle the
soil by the time the seed are sprouted
or the young plants are ready to grow
But it is safest and best to remember
that a firm seed bed, well-pulverized
on the surface, offers the best chance
of quick termination of seed and
rapid growth of young plants.
A firm seed bed, not hard seed
bed, is much to be desired. Even cot
ton does better when planted on a
firm seedbed. Progressive Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
Heavy Deficit For Railroads

Washington April 10.-Railroads
of United States suffered deficit
in February of s7,2O5.OO0, while 1O6
out of 200 roads reporting to the
interstate commerce commission fail
ed to earn their expenses and taxes
as against a deficit of $1,167, 800 for
January with 100 out of 202 failing
to make expenses, according to tabu-
lations made public tonight by the
Associations of Railway Executives.
of the LOG roads reported as fail
ing to make expenses, 46 were in
Eastern, 16 in Southern and "A in
Western districts. The 200 roads re-
present mileage of 235,562 miles.
The carriers, according to the tab
ulations, fell short $63,SO4,O0O of
earning the amount estimated under
the increase rates fixed by the COM
mission in accordance with the
transportation act devised to estab-
lish rates yielding return of 6 per
cent on valuations.
Total operating revenues were
given as s4O6,65s,O0O, decrease of
a 1-2 per cent. as compared with Feb
ruary, 1920, while operating expenses
wereSss5, ,s7S, 200, decrease of z
1-2 per cent. compared with February
a year ago. The net railway operating
deficit, however, it was announced,
was reduced Sc 1-2 per cent. COM
pared with February, 1920, when it
totaled S16,561, 900.
reports from the Southern dis
trict," said the statement, Showed
that the operating revenues of the
carriers there were $50, $4,000, or
a decrease of 9 1-2 pen cent. COM
pared with those one year ago, while
operating expenses totaled $64,S9o,-
900 or a decrease of five per cent.
compared with those for February, ,19-
90. The net operating income for the
35 class one roads in that district was
S4S7, 900 which was, however, de-
crease of 9O.6 per cent. under that
for the same month in 1920"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
SUMS Rays Not Properly Valued.

The warmth of the sun on n tired
body wracked with city's nervous
energy, the drawing up of seeding,
and blossom to the light, throwing ON
lawn, orchard, garden and forest
splashes Of color and shade are bless
ings not to be despised. We should
spend more time in the garden, and
In the sun, for the same reason that
we eat food to sustain life. The
touch of the, soil on our hands, and
the warmth of the sun on the back,
have a way of purgtng us of much
that is harmful to our happiness. They
remove the strange restrictions that
society puts upon US, and leave us
light-hearted. They help to make the
crooked things straight and the rough
places plain.-Thrift Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
Chinese Coal.

According to A. NJ. G. Grant, con-
sulting mining engineer who recently
returned to Great Britain, 100000 tons
of coal have been shipped as all ex-
periment from China to Newcastle-on-
TYNE. It is said that the coal is "of
excellent quality, and, imported in
larger quantities, could be sold at
cheaDer rates than British" All OF
which is certainly strange!-Scientifc
American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
Farmers Can Borrow
Money Now

The Federal Loan Act has been
declared constitutional. The Federal
Land Bank at Columbia will begin
business soon. We have been author
lied by the secretary of the local as
sociation to take applications from
farmers for loans on real estate. All
farmers who wish to borrow money
can procure application blanks at our
office. Avail yourself at once of this
opportunity.
N. G. EVANS.
C. T. BURNETT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
The New Woman.

aFor what are you incarcerated
here, my poor man?' asked Mrs.
Strongmind.
the prisoner.
impossible! You couldn't be put in
Jail for that!"
"But was! married new wom-
an and.t tle old woman I already had
kicked about it and had me put here
for bigamy.n-Edinburgh Scotsman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
chamberlain's Tablets are Just What

Chamberlain Tablets are Just What
When bilious,
When constipated.
When you have no appetite
When your digestion is impaired.
When your liver is torpid.
When you feel dull and stupid af-
ter eating.
When you have headache.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate your stomach,
regulate your bowels and make you
feel "fine as fiddle" They are easy
to take and agreeable in effect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-04-13
N. G. EVANS.
C. T. BURNETT.
Cow Peas Wanted.

For peas sacked in good bags we
can pay you for prompt shipment
f. o. b. your shopping point.
Straight varieties, $500 per bu.
Mixed, $1.90 per bu., White, $1.75
per bu. Write or wire US what you
have.
WALTON & COMPANY
Seedsmen.
Augusta Georgia.
]. S. BYRD
Dental Surgeon
Office Over Store of
ouarle. & Zimmerman
Office Phone No.
Residences Phone 81
Evening journal., 1921-10-20

fessor d. c. Sapp. Marguerite Wells
and a. Raymond Jackson.
One OF the large commercial rooms
was arranged to resemble a dining
room. and II was there that refresh
ments were served. After this pleas
ing repast. the merrymakery retired
TO the hall and resumed dancing until
about ~ o'clock.
A handsome silver vinr cup
which the school won last year at
the typewriting contest held in Phila-
deiphia under the auspices OF the
National Business show was missing
from It's accustomed place at the
speakers table, owing TO its being on
exhibition this week at the National
Business Show in New York City.
Morine's Melody six furnished
music for both the reception and
dancing. Special dancing feature.
we're on the program.
The entertainment committee de.
serves much credit for the success
ful evening. especially It's chairman
Laura c. Christy, who worked In
cessantiy to make the AFFAIR a hug
success Those who assisted Mis-
Chrlsty we're l.. May Elsenhari
principal OF the typewrfing depart
ment, and Leo Lange.
Evening journal., 1921-10-20

had not treated him right when the
officer arrested him there several
days ago and that IL he had found
him he would have shot him.
Chief of Police Hudson in relating
Ldvely's alleged confession said the
Negro sobbed as he told his story.
"I've told you ALL" he pleaded
"Be fair to me. Shoot me or give
me poison. want 10 Kill mysei'
I know they will~iynch me II they
take me to Burlington county.
Lively is about 35 years old he
is married and has the one ohiio
His wife was not at home when th'
Russo child was killed and, so ia'
as the police know. she had nc
knowledge Of the crime until th'
little girls body was found. she Il
held in the Mount Holly JAN as
possible witness. 49,
Lively served three years IN tn'
Eastern Penitentiary at Philadeiphi'
on a charge OF killing a white mar
during a quarrel. He was released
in February. 1920. He had Prev
ously served eight years in the Iren
ton Penitentiary on a statutory
charge.
Evening journal., 1921-10-20
Kidney and Bladder
Troubles Conquered
or Money Back

FOR 40 years. said DR. Carey, have
been prescribing Marshroot for kid.
ncy and bladder sickness and now that I
have retired from active practice have
made arrangements with leading drug
gists TO dispense this wonderful pre-.
scription at a moderate price. on the
money back II dissatisfied plan
Beware Of kidney disease-thousands
die Of It every year who ought to be
enjoying the blessings Of life and health.
watch the symptoms. II you have speckg
noating before the eyes, puffy eyes,
ciammy feet or moist palms, hackache or
sideaehe, you ought to get a bottle OF
Dr. Carey's Marshro0t -ight away.
II has wonderfully heiehtted tens Of
thousands Of cases Of kidney and blad-
der troubles aud Is the medicine you can
always depend upon. Results are guar
auteed.
NOTE.-Dr. Daniel G. Carey was q
piacticing physician for many years and
BIS great Prescription Marshroot, aided
thousands OF sufferers from kidney and
bladder troubles. Hereafter you can al
ways get this effective prescription, IN
both liquid and tablet form, al
=. b. Danforth's, J. NJ Eckerd's and
all reliable pharmacists the country over
Keep IN mind the name, DR.. Carey's
Marshroot prescription. No. III. No
atber medicine can take its place.
Evening journal., 1921-10-20

founder OF the Beacon Business COL
iege. at Wilmington and Salisbury.
Maryland. made an address OF well
come. He had not gone two sentences
before the guests were shouting
''Hurrah for Beacon; Hes a jolly
good fellow" In the course OF his
remarks, he stated that the Beacon
College Club is deeply interested in
the educational development OF the
community. and is working hard to
promote the object for which Il
stands. He also said the Em-
ployment Bureau had been success
ful in replacing in new positions
every graduate OF the college who
was out OF employment as a result
OF the general business depression.
The evening opened with a busi-
ness meeting at which several mat
ters Of importance were disposed OF.
John S. Furniss. the popular presi-
dent OF the club. recently accepted
a position as supervisor OF the Com
meroial Department OF the Lowes.
Delaware. High School, and. due TO
his absence from the city. offered
his resignation. which was accepted
with regret.
Walter G.. Miller was elected pres
ident pro TEN. and will conduct the
affairs OF the club during the re-
mainder OF the term. In a few
words Mr.. Miller told OF the organi-
zation OF the club In April. 1917. AZ
that time the membership number
ed rs. but since It has increased tc
over 500. He said that the purpose
Of this organization was TO unity In
spirit the students and former resi-.
dents. and TO hold monthly meetingl
for the purpose OF promoting mutua
friendship and social good feeling
A membership campaign was launch
TO obtain 90 additional members bl
the November meeting. Several ox
pressed a willingness to Join las
night. but were not taken in. due Z,
the large entertainment program.
The get acquainted" COMMITTEES
consisted Of: Mr.. and Mrs. william
II. Beacon. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. III
rons Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Fisher, Pro
Evening journal., 1921-10-20

subscriptions. but this idea was OBJ
iected TO by those present
The Richardson Park delegation
was headed by J. Henderson Smith.
president of the school trustees OF
that district. and william II. Sewer.
president OF the Five Points Civics
Association. The Newport school
patrons were represented by Miss
Nora Stewart and H. NJ. Lyman,
school trustees.
Mr.. Smith. Of the Richardson
Park school district, explained the
new school law which provides that
the janitor OF the schools in his dis
trict shall be paid $50 a month. II
was pointed out however, that not
only was the janitor's wage a prob
lem in the Park district. but the
obsolete school buildings there was
the real problem OF that section.
While II was decided by the Els.
mere-oak Grove patrons 20 hold ar
election TO raise needed funds. nC
date was set.
Evening journal., 1921-10-20

Five highwaymen who held up Ed
ward Bates on South River shortly
after IL o'clock yesterday on Beach
avenue were poorly rccompensed. for
they got less than 25 cents in change.
One OF the bandits flashed revolver
while the others went through
Bates pockets. After he was sieased
Bates reported to the police, but the
men had fed
Evening journal., 1921-10-20
JANITOR wage
AGAIN DISCUSSED
Elsmere-Oak Grove Resi-.
dents to Pass on Ques-
tion by Referendum
SOME FEAR VOTE
WILL BE AGAINST

Taxpayers OF Newport. Richard
son Park and other rural sections
joined several score school patrons
OF Oak Grove and Elsmere at the
Oak Grove school house last night
when the question Of raising funds
to enable the school trustees OF Oak
Grove to employ a janitor for that
school at a living wage. was dis
cussed.
The meeting was presided over by
DR.. John Ball, OF Elsmere. who
said that inasmuch as the State
school laws require the school trus-
tees to hold a esferendum election
on the question OF raising additional
funds for school purposes when
needed. he thought this should be
done. Otherwise. he added. Il feel
that the trustees have not done their
duty"
from Oak Grove and Elsmere. ex-
pressed themselves as being In IA.
vor Of such an election. although II
was predicted that the plan 20 in.
crease the school taxes through sucf
a referendum election would be de-
feated by the residents OF the schoo
districts.
The fact that the budget OF th'
State Board OF Education provide
for a wage Of only SIS a month To-
janitor services at the Oak Grow
school was referred 10 by the sew
eral speakers as a mistake. Thos
who favored raising funds to en-
able the janitor to be retained at
living wage held, however. that
poll taken OF the district would b
more equitable than a tax based o
the assessment OF property.
That such a poll tax would b
legal was the statement Of Mis-
Frances Butler. one OF the trustees
who explained that she had obtaino
an opinion from an attorney to tina
effect IL vas explained that with
poll tax OF less than 81 a year o
each resident in the district. fund
sufficient 10 pay the janitor $50
month and also provide for repair
to the school building would be pre-
vided
Those present al the meeting es
pressed the hope thst all school di,
tricts which had 20 raise additions
funds for janitor services would fo
\ low the same procedure. Miss Nor
Stewart, OF the Newport delegation
said she and others in that distri,
had favored raising the funds b