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The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

Vice President Calvin Coolidge is
certainly joking when in the papers
lately he referred to the u. S. supreme
court as the great champion Of the
freedom and liberty Of the people. in
the face of its every decision in late
years that have marked it conspicuous
" as the stronghold Of. every predatory
and reactionary element in the country.
Its judgements were swayed prior to
the civil war by the chattel slave oil
garchy Of the south, while ever since
then the financial parasites of Wall st.
have dominated it completely to the
enslayement and spoEation Of the peo-
pie. Speaking of recent Appointment
to that court the Nation" Of New
York City says that it degrades the
court, strikes blow at its spiritual in
fegrity and its independence, and fur
Their furnishes its reputation by making
it the abiding place Of intoIerant re-
dictionaries.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

Despite the enormous progress.
made in recent years BY the two Co
operative Wholesale Societies. in Eng
land the cooperative movement has
Little or no power to control supplies,
10 fix prices, Or to regulate the produc-
ton Of goods. That power it will Sc
cure in time if co-operators loyalty sup
port their own Institutions; but as time
passes big business" gains hrmer
hold on the great markets and the eco
nomic machinery Of the world" reads
a report Of the British Cooperative
Union. Co-operators will be able to fix
prices and to regulate the production
Of goods when they engage in cooper
alive production to back up co-opera-
tive distribution. 1t must be done to
complete the cooperative movement.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

monstrous, savage doctrine, the dread
the fear, the insecurity that you feel,
all are bunch for you to discard this
lying sophistry that has been first con-
icocted and disseminated throughout the
world BY some veritabIe devil in human
form to dam the race to misery and
wretchedness forever.
The right TO maintain oneself to the
full extent Of natural necessities by
ones own useful, productive and con-
structive labor in coordination with a
SIMILAR, activity on the part of every
other human being, and to make use Of
every required defensive measure for
self maintenance and self-protection in
the exercise Of such seIf-evident natur-
al right, that may be called for by the
threatening demeanor or attempted
aggression from others, is an entirely
different proposition and cannot be de-
MED. But it will always have to con-
fine itself strictly within self-defensive
limits and must abjure and abstain
from all invasive violence. Think it
over and see if you cannot clearly see
The distinction between right-protect-
ing defensive measures and invasive
the Might is right" sophis-
Try?
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

Australian workers are being told
that they must adjust themselves to
world conditions How familiar it
all sounds!
Here is another Of Mr.. Boote's per-
tinent paragraphs, taken from the Au-
stralian Worker. 1t appears as part
of an article under the head, Does La
Dor Believe in Violence?
THE Unions are represented as un-
der the dominance Of a pack Of fero-
cious officials. nourishing in the dark
recesses of their being truly monstrous
designs against the lives, liberties, and
properties of respectable citizens. 3 :
There are. tens of thousands of people
in the community destitute of the ca
lpacity to think for themselves, and
THESE are bound to be influenced by
the constant drip, drip, drip Of men
dacity into their minds.
what can Labor do to counterfeit
this daily dispensation of poison? 1t
cannot say to the multitude of ner-
vous citizens, Fear not,Iabor has no
desire to steal your fowls or cut your
'throats. Labor does not preach the
doctrines of violence. 1t does not want
to sweep into power with a gun in its
hands. Capitalism rules by force.
Violence is the god of its idolatry. $ $
How familiar il all sounds!
Mr.. H. E. Boote is a gifted writer,
and only lack of space prevents us
from taking more of his article. With
only few minor changes, it would
make a very good article to describe
conditions here.
Only few mnths ago during the
rail strike, many charges of violence
were made which have since been dis
credited.
1t is far-flung battle line. All over
the world, Labor is on the defensive,
though made to seem to be the ag-
gressor. Capital. intrenched. is aggra-
waiting labor, contemptuous Of the pow
er of labor, secure in belief that la
Dor cannot effectively unite for vigo-
rous action.
Rising prices in Australia rising
prices in America.
Victorious capitalism riding hard in
Australia, victorious capitalism profit
gate in its power here.
The same hes, the same charges, the
same manipulation of courts, the same
controlled legislation. the same effron-
terry. And labor with the same weak
ness, the same internal wrangles and
fights, the same blindness, the same
avarice to cloud its vision and retard
its progress.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

If Might is right" if the ability to
inflict violence upon others with i'm
punity is right, than no one is in a POI
sition to claim immunity from being at
some time or other the victim Of such
violence at the hand of Others. An arm
ed truce, under which every one is ac-
coutered with the most destructive wea-
pons Of offense and defense, is then
the only condition that can offer a
modicum of personal safety. Do you
believe that a state Of affairs wherein
every home is a mighty fortress, fitted
out with the most deadly poison gas
and every other thinkable destructive
agent. IS a desirable social condition to
live In; that a state of mind wherein
you feel disposed at every chance OPP
portunity 10 harm, rob and exploit
every one you, meet in daily life, and
IN turn have to-ffive in perpetual dread
that every one you meet harbors equal
" evil designs upon your own life and
subsistence Now that is exactly the
condition Of affairs that the might is
right sophistry involves.
No matter who you are or how you
may be situated just now, sooner Of
later you personally and your descen-
dants will become the victims Of this
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16
Classified Section

TO EXCHANGE FOR COLONY
ISTOCK-ll2 acres of land in Cecil
County, Maryland; Il acre wood-Iot;
! acres permanent pasture; 90 acres
low under cultivation; two miles to
shipping point; one mile to school;
fine big stone house; barn and other
out-bulldings; land suited to the rails
ng Of wheat. corn, oats. clover and
white potatoes, particularly. Price,
$500. $4,000 Of this can, remain as
"a mortgage at go. For quick action
will take Llano stock for the $1,000
payment. If you want a bargain, write
at once to Geo. 7. Pickett. LIano Col
ony.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

And Henry Ford in the Dearborn
independent, speaking of the polite:
Of tomorrow, says: Politics will be-
come an administration of the people,
affairs in the peoples interest. If a
young man wants to fit himself for the
politics Of tomorrow. let him fit him
self into essential industry for the pur-
pose Of learning how best to conduct
it for the whole public good"
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16
Woostersauce

1t seems that we here in America
have no monopoly on trouble.
H. E. Boote, writing in The Austria
Ian Worker. asks:
Can Labor heal the breaches in its
ranks? has it strength enough, has
it sagacity enough to sink its quar-
re!s in the deep sea of forgetfulness,
there to remain for evermorep
is it capable of presenting a united
front to its. enemies on the 10th of
December next?
Then Mr.. Boote goes on to assert
that the labor movement in the anti
podes has many schools of thought. i.
We have fought one another with all
the bitterness of sundered brothers on
every subject of Importance to the
working class. Theories and tactics
have filled us with a fratricidaI fierce
ness. In the passionate clamor of our
controversies we have given the explo-
tiers OF labor their greatest opportun-
tiles. Can we cease this fooIishness ?"
MIR. Boote prophesies that unless the
workers unite at the polls at the De-
cember election the capitalists will
seize the opportunity and fasten on
them capitalistic despotism, the like
Of which has not been known in the
past.
That's over in Australia and doesn'
us vitality at present.
Here at home how are things?
Isn't what Mr.. Boote says just as
true Theories and tactics, he says,
have filled us with fratricidal fierce
ness.
Here we have differing labor groups
more intent on disruptive tactics than
on progress.
Far more important to them is a |
victory over competitive union than
a gain in wages or a reduction of
hours.
Combat keeps them separated,
4uarreling, exploited. 1t retards, pro-
gress.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

There is one asset in every concern
that never is listed among the assets
or appears on the balance sheet, but
on which the success or failure of the
enterprise nevertheless depends and
that is the human element, the man in
charge.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

Arthur Brisbane hits the nail on the
head when he says: Every day. in
every Way, the world is learning to
control natures forces. If men could
learn to control themselves, there
would be real progress. That is real
ly the most important lesson the world
has to learn, or this human world, of
which Brisbane speaks will destroy it.
self just as the same kind Of worlds
have passed away in wreck and ruin
in the past, because of their violation
of the laws of human life, which de-
mand wholesome Individual living and
honesty and reciprocity in every social
and economic relations and human In
tercourse in general. No one can ig-
more this subject and violate these laws
without placing himself in danger of
his life and privations of many kinds.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16
HAVE YOU READ
RAMBLING IN HELL
No. |

Takes only little time and MUCH NERVE
to read. Punches you in the face with facts
then lands on your solar pIexus for GOOD.
Send Is cents to George W. Guyer. II Fourth
avenue, Clayton, New Mexico, and receive this
stirring little book postpaid. Or send direct to
Llano Publications, LeesvilIe, La.
I0tp
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

Let us see what further Mr.. Boote
has to say of the Australian situation.
Truly it seems much like mirror held
up TO our view. 1t must be remem-
bered, too, that the AuctraIian work
ers have much more highly devel-
oped sense Of solidarity and class
functioning than have American work
ers.
Capitalists in Australia are much like
their American brethren. 1t is an in
ternational type.
Says Mr.. Boote in October: Look
our midst got themselves entangled in
Because we were insanely divided, be-
cause large numbers of weaklings in
our midst got thmselves entangIed in
the Shiny meshes of sectarianism, a
Nationalist government was elected
to power"
Capitalism was so eIated by its tri-
umph that all disguise was flung aside
and direct, determined attacks were
begun upon the workers. Wages were
lowered at once. Seven shillings a
week were taken from the vast. ma
jority of wage-earners. Prices COM
menced the upward climb again. Land
lords raised rents. Three times over
the workers were robbed-as produc-
ers, as consumers, as tenants.
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Before the next issue of the Colon
ist will come to the hands of many Of
our readers. they will have celebrated
Christmas day; day. under some
name or other, observed throughout the
world. Whatever construction any
one by prediction may place upon the
custom Of observing that day, every
one will have to admit that it stands
for day of good fellowship Of kind
'ly remembrance and spirit of gem
eral good will. A spirit that relieves
distress, tenders gracious gifts and
awakens mutual sympathy. What a
grand thing it would be for the world;
if this Christmas spirit could be kept
alive the year round and it were to
become the predominating influence
in the world! This is the kind of spir-
it that we are nurturing here at New
llano every day. and it is the motive
power of our every endeavor; because
altruistic cooperation can be estab-
lished only by people imbued with this
spirit and who are willing to labor on
the basis Of mutual service. equity, and
reciprocity. The Christmas spirit. more
than anything else. breathes forth the
regeneratiye power that enthuses and
encourages to ventures in untried aven-
ues of endeavor. Pioneers in every
for human betterment are
again and again prompted by this influ-
ence to go on and on IN the face Of
sneers and contumely, and time will
justify the sacrifices made. and future
generations will acclaim their superior
greatness. Come and help US to make
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

Interest is the economic scourge
which civilization must abolish-and
that before many more years pass. The
danger point has already been reached.
Henry Ford.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16
But let US quote just a little fur.

But let us quote just a little fur
ther.
An alI-round lengthening Of the hours
Of toll is their next objective. An act
of parliament has been carried with
that object in view. and the Courts.
arrayed in the garments Of an austere
impartiality, are busy putting that BIZ
ased measure into operation. "
How strangely familiar it soundsl'
Not altogether unlike the child labor
law which our own Supreme Court
found TO be unconstitutional.
Bit here Is more And TIE basic
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

IF the national administration has
been guided by any superhuman pow
er, it is our candid opinion that it has
been guided by the devil" says the
Oklahoma Leader, speaking Of Pres.
Harding's Thanksgiving proclamation.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16
TRADE FOR LLANO STOCK

TRADE FOR LLANO STOCK
100 cres in Minnesota; fair buildings;
drilled well and windmill; mail and
Phone; s miles to town; | mile to
school. About 40 acres wood; 30
acres fenced; SO acres in tame grass;
balance natural meadow. Lime-cIay
soil. Price $35 an acre ($56OO.OO).
Time on $1,000 at 796: balance IN
cash. Will take Llano stock up to
$4,000 as cash, par value.-C. ]. S.
care Llano Colonist l47.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

FOR SALE. = Al acres Of land;
4-room house. and barn. 100 peach
trees; 20 apple trees; 20 grape vines;
strawberries, blackberries, and dewber.
RES; some figs. Well improved
.terraced. Price. $ilOO. Main road.
A. !, 2. WELDON, Rte /. Box 81. Lees
vile. La.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

:. Sell OR EXCHANGE-32O acres
finest farm land in New Mexico with
improvements. Trade for good timber
land, Or what have youp W. H Lind.
sey, Llano Colony.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-12-16

FOR SALE 500 acres; 90 in cuIti-
walton; lots Of good timber on BAL
ance; good house; two tenant houses.
y l0,5Q0 fer al. See G. +. Pickett.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Wells-Harris.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Wells, the eldest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Wells, and Mr.. Claude
Harris, the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. v.
Harris, Sunday morning was a great
surprise to many of their friends.
Accompanied by several of their
friends, they quietly called at the
parsonage just before the preaching
hour Sunday morning and were mar
ried by Rev. A. 7. Allen. Soon after
their marriage they caught the north
bound Southern train at Trenton for
their wedding journey. These popular
young people have many friends who
extend congratulations and wish
them all possible happiness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Revival at First Baptist Church

A series of revival services will be-
gin at the First Baptist church next
Sunday morning, Jun 25th. DR.. John
F. Vines, pastor Of the First Bap-
tist church of Roanoke, Va, will as
sist the pastor. DR.. Vines who has
been here before is a preacher of
great ability and power. He will ar
rive here Monday in time to preach
Monday night. Mr.. James B. Nc
Gravy, of Laurens, S. c., will lead
the singing. He is not only a soloist,
but a violinist of marked ability and
we look forward to his coming with
great pleasure. The hours of the SER
vices will be eleven and eight-thirty.
Everybody is cordially invited to
these services.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Indicated Nobility of Characte,

1t is indeed refreshing to observe
manifestations of nobility of charac-
ter in a boy who has just entered his
teens. An unmistakable indication Of
nobility of character in a boy is fo1
him to be constantly thoughtful OF
his mother, ever ready to contribute
to her pleasure and comfort. A few
days ago a knee-pants Edgefeld boy
climbed an apple tree to pick the
choice fruit, rather than knock it to
the ground to be bruised and broken,
Presently he was heard to exclaim in
great glee, "Here's the biggest, red,
dest apple on the tree. I'll keep it fo1
Mama" He did not hide it away in
his pocket to be eaten and enjoyed
by himself. But upon seeing the beau
tiful apple, the choicest on the tree,
he at once thought of mother. How
beautiful was the impulse of that no.
BILE boy! Far more beautiful than the
luscious apple itself!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
w. IT. U. Picnic at County
Home.

If one picnic at the County Home
could be better than another, the one
of 1922 was the best of all. A goodly
number from Johnston and Edgefeld
and Meeting Street attended and a
bountiful dinner with iced tea and
lemonade was served to all who came
and eleven boxes Of good things to
eat sent to the homes of tn, inmates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen were greatly
interested and very helpful and hos
pitable and made the day more pleas
ant by their sympathetic cooperation.
After dinner, exercises by the
Loyal Temperance Legion of john
ston were held in the chapel under
the direction of Mrs. ]. H. White,
their heroic and indefatigable leader.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Baraca Picnic.

The members Of the Baraca class
of the Baptist Sunday school held
their annual picnic at Smiths pond
Friday afternoon, extending into the
night. Runabouts, touring cars, Sc
dams and coupes loaded with pleasure
seeking men and women and boys
and girls formed merry pageant,
leading to this popular watering
place-water for dipping rather than
slipping. After disrobing and partial
ly enrolling again many of the throng
took a plunge in the water before
partaking Of the meats and sweets.
While some were as graceful as
nymphs, others moved around por-
poiselike-yet all had the time Of
their lives. The climax came when the
feast including genuine .Edgefeld
barbecued hash, was spread upon the
tables under the trees. )
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Not a Candidate.

To relieve my solicitous and other
expectant friends, that will not be
in the coming primary election, may
I not say, the interest manifested
in my behalf is very pleasing.
Popular with the people at one
time and scored victory over many
worthy opponents which success I
hold in high memory. Since that time
conditions political have wrought in
kind, phases in which I am not in ac-
cord and incompatible, and which
would inevitably preclude me from
the enjoyment in that field of politi-
cal glory. 1 shall not speak of those
conditions, which exist still, but if
continued will prove disastrously to
what the people expect.
Most cordially,
P. B. MAYSON.
June 10th, 1922.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
D. A. r. Entertained by Mrs.
N. c.. Evans.

The last D. A. R. meeting of the
season took place Tuesday afternoon
at 5 o'clock with Mrs. N. G. Evans.
Mrs. F. M. Warren, Jr., presided over
the meeting and the chaplain, Mrs.
]. W. Peak lead in prayer. The fol-
lowing officers for the coming year
were elected: Mrs. Susan B. Hill, Re-
gent; Mrs. Helen S. Nicholson, vice
regent; recording secretary, Miss En-
mie Lanham; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. j. L. Minis; treasurer, Mrs.
L. S. Kernaghan; chaplain, Mrs. j.
w. Peak; genealogist, Mrs. D. B. Hol-
lingsworth; registrar, Mrs. w. G.
Tompkins.
The historical program was conduc-
ted by Mrs. J. L. Minis. The first
number was paper, resume of the
novel, "The Partisan" The sketch
was written by Mrs. Warren and read
by Mrs. Nicholson. Miss Ruth Tomp-
kins sang very sweetly, "The Rose in
Bud," accompanied by Mrs. Hugh
Mitchell. Miss Florence Minis read
some amusing Indian news items
from an Oklahoma paper, and also
read an Indian poem, "Walleah," :"
written by an Indian girl, Miss Musk
rat.
In accepting the Office of regent
Mrs. Hill made a very gracious
speech, saying that she hoped the
coming year Of the D. A. R. under
her administration would be attended
with such success and progress as. had
the past one with Mrs. Warren as
Regent.
At the conclusion of the program
delicious block cream and pound cake
were served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the stockholders of the Dixie
Highway Hotel Company will be held
in the parlor of the Dixie Highway
Hotel Saturday afternoon, July 22,
ait four o'clock for the purpose of con-
sidering matters of Importance to
the stockholders. A full attendance
is urged. If stockholders can not be
present in person, they are requested
TO have their stock represented by
proxy. This is important.
]. C. SHEPPARD,
President.
]. L. Minis,
Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Will Re-Organize Red Cross.

Attention is called to the meeting
which will beheld at the Dixie High
way Hotel on Friday night, June %,
at which time it is planned to re-or-
ganize the Red Cross Chapter Of
Edgefeld for more active work.
All ladies and gentlemen who have
been appointed by the various organ
izations as representatives on the
Red Gross Council will please attend
this meeting for it is important to
make good start in this great work.
Miss Susie Dawson of the South
ern Division, American Red Cross
will be here for the meeting and will
outline the scope Of work which is
planned.
We will also have with us Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdonald of Columbia, repre-
senting the South Carolina Anti-Tu-
berculoslS ASSOCIATION, who Will out
line program for combating tuber-
culosis in this county. The associa-
tion proposes to hold clinics in this
county and wants the support of the
Red Cross.
In addition to the representatives
which have been named to attend the
meeting all citizens generally are
cordially invited Ito be present. The
Red Cross is public institution and
we want the support of all the citi-
zens.
Respectfully,
JAMES o. SHEPPARD,
Chm. Edgefeld Co. Chap. A. R. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
Have Made Good.

The announcement has been made
that the Addison Mills will change
hands on the first of July but we are
delighted that there will be no change
in the official family at this end. The
changes higher up will not affect the
personnel in the Office here in Edge
field. Superintendent T. A. High
tower and his co-workers are in a
class all by themselves. They have
time and time again been weighed
by heavy duties and responsibilities
and have never been found wanting.
Long may they remain on duty at
their present posts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-21
No Profit Realized.

1t appears that enough beans have
been shipped from Edgefeld within
the past few weeks that, if arranged
end to end, would make necklace
of sufficient length to encircle The
globe. But the pity of it all is they
have left no profit behind in the
jeans of the growers. By the time
they reach the bean eaters of Boston
the express company and railroads
gobble up the profit.