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"MARSHALL ELECTED News reached Edgefield this, Wednesday, morning to the ef fect that Gov. Marshall of indi ana, had been nominated for the Vice Presidency by the Demo cratic convention at Baltimore. Professional Notice. I will be away or. my annual va cation from Monday July 8th, un til Monday July 22nd. I desire to .give this information for my pa trons. Dr. J. S. Byid. Miller-Mims. Rev. P. B. Lanham officiating, . Miss Ida Miller and Mr. B. F. Mims were married at the home of the bride's brother Mr. Joe Miller in the Antioch section on Wednesday June 26, at 4:30 o'clock. Progressive Antioch. As a result of the recent election held for the Antioch 2 mill school tax, the total vote of eleven wenf for the tax. The election was held at the school building. Our Antioch friends are keeping in line with the procession of those who believe in gibing their children educational a-i vantages. They have not only v.?ted the 'tax, but their teacher, Ai i ss Robbie Jones is in attendance upon the Winthrop summer school. A bright prospect lies before them. New Pastor at Gum Branch. We are requested to announce that the Rev. P. H. Bussey of Edgtfi-id, has accepted a call to Gum branch Baptist church for three S . udays of every month. On one 'ir-uiiday, the third, ho will preach >t McBee. A large congrega tion is et ?ped for at Gum Brauch next Su: day as it is the new pas tor's fi rat service. Mr. Bussey is stopping for the present at the home of Mr. G. G. Segars.-Hurts ville Me:>s-- nger. A Pr?da rive School Room. Flat Roc'< school not only has . good teachers, and bright boys and girls, but also shelters the busiest creation that was ever made, and that is a swam of bees, and these bees must be "? a sterling variety from the kind . honey they make. Our young fr nd Tee Bailey has ?sent us a bucket of this honey ta ken from Flat R >ck school, and we appreciate his thoughtfulness. No doubt this swam of busy bees is a constant remind' c to the students in this school tha? energy and per severance are characteristics worth while, and bring their own reward. Card of Thanks. To our hosts of friends through out the county; to our very near neighbors, and our very dear friends and relatives for so many kind fa vors and so much kind loving at tention, and so much faithful and tender nursing of my dear mother, who has crossed the beautiful river and is at rest, I hav nt sufficient words at my commaiu; to begin to express my sincere th ai ks. To all of our dear friends wh ? were with us in our dark hours of great sor row, Papa joins mo in thanking all of them for so many kind and loving favors in our great loss. Walter W. Wise. Trenton, S. C. Birthday Party Pleasant Occa sion. On Thursday afternoon from 5 to 7 o'clock the little folks of seven and thereabouts enjoyed a charm ing afternoon of entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Samuel, in honor of the seventh birthday of their pretty little nieco Miss Katie May Spencer who with her mother is visiting Mr. Samuel. The cooling refreshments were greatly enjoyed by all the happy little guests, and many interesting games were played. The little friends who were invited are glad of another little girl in Edgefield to join their happy circle. Thanks. As pastor and as district Sunday school secretary I wish to thank the people for their hearty way of help ing to get ready for our conference beginning Monday night. So many are helping I fear to try to name them. Our entertainment committee, composed of sever ladies, is doing finely getting homes. Both the Methodists and other denominations are responding nobly. The men and boys of the reception committee are going to handle the crowd of dele gates successfully. The choir is planning to lead in general congre gational singing ana to give us a few extras also. Thanks, many thanks to Edgefield. Let me add a word of special thanks to both the Edgefield newspapers. J. R. Walker. An Enjoyable Outing. The fame of Salter's pond known throughout the entire coui almost, as a charming place for r. Inicsand outings, and on Mond last the outing spirit "moved" a f of our bo3Ts who decided to go do1 to Salter's pond for fun and pie ure-fishing, boating and bathir 'Accordingly, a party consisting Messrs. Jas. T. Mims, Jr., To Rainsford, F. W. Sheppard, a Arthur S. Tompkins, Jr., as ch cook, took their departure for a ti to this beautiful nature spot. Mc day night tents were pitched, a they retired to rest their wea limbs and dream of that comfo able bed at home. And while t tired boys slept the sleep of t blessed, the raccoons danced ai played by the light of the rao< while the rippling waves of the la sang a sweet lullaby. Trenton folks are noted for th< hospitality, and on Tuesday nig Mr. Salter manifested the ust hospitable spirit by giving a rece tion in honor of the young raen.ai while the "Honey Moon was a-Shi ing in June" they talked, san played and made merry until it w almost time for old Sol to scatt the shades of night. Several of t young ladies of Trenton were pr< ent. Mr. Salter very cordially i vited them vO come again. On Wednesday tho camp w made merrier by the arrival Messrs. J. D. Holstein, Jr., Ruf Hart and Willie Dunovant as vii tors. A picnic dinner was prepan and spread upon the ground whi( was very much enjoyed. Some the boys claimed they brought tl "grub" from home. But who know Tompkins is a good cook! They all had a grand, time, ever thing passed off pleasantly, and tin took their departure with reluctanc singing in imagination, Memory's the streamlet of the scei Which sweeps the hills of joy betwee And when our waking hour is pas1 Upon its shore we rest at last; And love to view the waters fair, And see past joys depictured there. A. Several Hours Spent at th United States Naval Academy Special to The Advertiser. Baltimore, June 29.-Anoth little trip on the outside which a fords some profit, as well as mut genuine pleasure,was that this afte noon to the Naval Academy locate at Annapolis, the capital of Mar; land. Last night after growing weai of the monotonous balloting I le the convention hall and caught tl midnight train to Washington an joined my little daughter there th: morning, bringing her to Baltimoi with me early in the forenoon. Ai ter dinner I took her around to th convention and witnessed the'] 3t and 14th ballots. Then we left t visit the Naval Academy at Annaj otis which is about 30 miles frot Baltimore and is reached by trollej Although Annapolis is the cap: tal of Maryland, it is a town of or ly 8,000 inhabitants and is pract cally of no commercial importance Like most southern towns, the por ulation is largely colored. While the governor's mansion i fairly creditable in appearance good enough for its Republican oe cupant-the capital is really a re flection npon tho state of Maryland Instead of being constructed entire ly of marble and granite, as moB state capitols are, and instead o presenting a strikingly beautifu and imposing appearance, as doei our own capital in Columbia, it i? constructed chiefly of brick and i practically devoid of architectura beauty. No wonder the 6tate o Maryland has hidden it away on: remote part of the Chesapeake ba^ coast. Annapolis is a quaint old place being a counterpart of Charlestor in miniature. In the main, the streets are almost as narrow as those of China are reputed to be and the sidewalks are correspondingly nar row. With the Naval Academy and ali that pertains thereto removed, noth ing of importance would be left. However, the privilege of inspecting "L'ncle Sam's" plant for manufac turing gunners and officers for big war vessels makes a visit to Annap olis worth j while. Then, too, the hour's ride by the route we went is through a beautiful section of Marv and, affording also an oppor tunity to get out of the great thiong that crowds hotel lobbies, streets and si . 'Ot cars. The view up the Severn river with highlands on both sides i.? suggestive of Hudson river scenery. The Academy fronts on the Ches apeake ay and partly on the Sev ern river which flows into the bay at this po int. Instead of one brick building, such as the South Caro lina Military Academy in Charles ton occupies, the naval academy consist*? of nearly a dozen enormous granite structures. These, like practically all government buildings have an imposing massiveness, a grandeur, and withal a beautiful simplicity, which is peculiarly their own. If, as some one has said, we are a part of all with which we come in contact, and I believe we are, then, as I remarked to one of the naval officers this afternoon, surely living for four years within the shadows of these colossal build ings, which seem to be sufficiently strong and impregnable to defy time itself, should cause the young men to form strong, rugged, manly characters. The corp consists of about 800 cadets, being divided among the stales according to their representa tion in congress. All of the boys are now on summer furloughs ex cept the recruits, who are known here as "plebes." We asked for several of the South Carolina boys but the only one in the buildings at the time was under quarantine be cause his room-mate has chicken pox, consequently he could not see us. There are about 125 in the faculty. The annual appropriation for the support of the institution is about ?500,000. During their leisure hours the boys spend the time playing tennis, swimming and boating. As brass buttons and blue uniforms are gen erally associated with military af fairs and institut ions, so many boys in white sailor's garb presented rather an unusual appearance. Dur ing a part of the time we were on the premises, the band, which con sisted of about 30 pieces, played a number of beautiful selections out on the large band stand in front of the chapel, which by the way is one of the most artistic structures that I have ever seen. "Uncle Sam" always builds well. The grounds, like all of the build ings, are faultlessly kept and are ideally situated, sloping gradually up from the river's edge. The walks and promenades are defined with military precision and exact ness. Several workmen were busy cutting back the grass along the cemented walks with pocket-knives, not letting a sprig grow out of line. How we did wish we could steal several thousand square yards of the beautiful sward and place it in our wild and woolly Buncombe lawn. The training received at Annapo lis not only fits young men for the navy but it is thorough in all of the branches of the curriculum. How ever, practically 100 per cent of the graduates enter the navy because of the inducements that are offered. An Annapolis graduate has the rank of ensign on a battleship, which cor responds to the 2nd lieutenant in the infantry. The ensign who con ducted me over the battleship South Carolina, a last year's graduate from Annapolis,gets a salaryof aboViti ?2,000 per annum, and as they are cruising all the while, spending practically no time on land, this amouut is net, all living or inci cidcntal expenses being paid by the governmc.it. With Col. Roosevelt eliminated and consequently all war clouds dissipated, naval life, especially to an Annapolis graduate is particu larly attractive at this time. The output of the "factory" does not supply the navy's need or demand for technically trained men, yet there is no other source from which trained recruits can be drawn. The deficiency of West Point men is supplied by commissioning grad uates from institutions like the Citadel that do up-to-the-standavd work. This can not be done how ever in thc naval branch of the ser vice for there is but one Naval Academy in America. . Well, ail-aboard for Baltimore! My little companion is not quite as verdant as when she left Edgefield, even if she did call the massive granite colonnades pergolas, I mean the colonnades connecting the build ings at the naval academy. She also got a cinder in her eye (so she ?aid) while on the trolley coming from Annapolis. I reminded her that trolley cars down our way did not burn coal. I know that it is not altogether apropos to go abruptly from colon nades to cowpeasj yet when I think of the beautifully kept orchards be tween Baltimore and Annapolis be ing covered with peas. I can not refrain from urging the Edgefield farmers (for all of whom I havo an affectionate regard) to sow peas, and to sow more peas if you hav< sown some already. In every let ter that I have written to my "man ager" (she manages, however, with kindness rather than with the r>d) since coming away I have added, either on the margin or in (hu lot ter, or both, "Bo BU. J to have thc peas sown if it rains." S >, 1 s iv to you too, readers of Meeting Street, Pleasant Lane, Cleor.i, Ildiohoth, Red Hill, Colliers and 11 inn ?ny, Sow peas when it rains." i hope though that it h.u rained down there hy this timo. By tho way, Iva? reminded ni Sam Adams and Li thur Bell tho af tor no? ni while ?rn Kio trolley front Aunap?lis. lluw, do you a?k? B> aten-acre fie?d of tomatoes. 1*1; Nwt, however, and with tho same I degree of certaiuiiy that I would A GREAT 0PP0RT1 W AT GRE. A beautif sortaient of ed lawns, 1? ne for 10c. Gauze ves 10c, 15c, 25 All-over en eries, lisle 1 and long ? white, blacl chamois, 1S tons 50c bet on Judge Jones' election, that our Clark's Hillians can beat these Marylanders growing tomatoes. However, judging from some of the unauthenticated reporte of the recent State campaign meetings our people down there can "r?ise more cain" than these do up here. Enough of this nonsense but "More anon," as The Advertiser's j Parksville scribe signs himself. J. L. Mims. Special Notiees We have anything jrou want in a nice Run-a-bout in several makes and prices. Wilson & Cantelou. Large stock of wire screen doors and windows just received. Stewart & Kernaghan. Mahogany, walnut and oak bed room suits from $18 up to $175. Ramsey & Jones. Fresh shipment of Harris Lithia Water and Ginger Ale, at JJ. Timmons. Full stock of matting and mat ting art .?(piares, all new and up-to date patterns. Full stock of rugs and art squares. Ramsey & Jones. all-steel spring tooth Diver; cotton. If you ever try One Dain's Mowers Tho Dain vertical lift mower is a machine that great strength h wi;l? light draft and ease |of management, being not Sonly correctly designed, but substantially construct ed If \ou need a mower i'd * try i\ Dain vertical lift mower. No better on the, market. \\re carry a full line of repairs lor McCormick, Osborne, Deering, Cham pion and Dain Mowers. ?1 ?I Stev UNITY TO BUY THE M MONEY SAVING ul as* color ee val its 5e, c. lbroid bhread gloves r. and 2 but Cottc ?9c, 21 Heavy Shae Whil ball f: from 5 yard. mi Co: Large shipment of cut glass, ster ling silver and jewelry by express. Sterling silver in sets or single pieces for weddings. Beautiful plush boxe3 for each piece. Ramsey & Jones. We are now representing Tyson ?c Jones Buggy Co. You know what their buggies are. Wilson & Cantelou. FOR SALE-The Oliver type writer. ?5 down brings you the machine and $5 ppr month or lVc per day. O. P. Bright, Local Agent' Large assortment of trunks, bags, suit cases, etc, at reasonable prices. Ramsey & Jones. Photographs made in newest styles. See specimens. Miss Eliza M. Mims. Don't put off your orders for Hand Painted China, for wedding presents. White and gold with Monogram, a specialty. Miss Eliza M. Mims. Our prices on wire screen doors and windows is very reasonable. See us before buying. Stewart & Kernaghan. I Stetson hats and other fine fine j makes ?2.50 up. Also straw hats to close out chea]). Write F. Gr. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. se Cu ; you I a is the wei thal th?? by ltivator. It can be used : will never be without a I fart & Kernag i MOST WANTED i PRICES >n Corduroy | 5c, 35c. lace bands Low laces te and ecrue ringe laces J c to $1 per ? mpany The best makes in children's and ladies oxfords direct from the man ufacturers to be found in the city at Rives Bros. Rub-My-Tism will care you. Full supply of baseball goods at B. Timmons. A beautiful lot of 10c Organdi which we always sell at 10c, for Tc. J. W.Peak. Rub-My-Tism will cure you. We are still selling the celebrated Studebaker wagon. The best yet, Wilson & Cantelou. Misses and children's Gingham and percale dresses at one half price. Rives Bros. I am closing out my line of la dies shirt waists. The regular price is ?1.98. Now $1.19. J. W. Peak. The American lady Corset in styles to fit all figures, for sale by Rives Bros. GRIFFIS BARBECUE. Yielding to the urgent request of friends I will again hold my annuli barbecue on Tuesday, July 23rd. Dinner will be provided as usual. Good music will be supplied bv Byrd-Griffis band. Good order will prevail. The public invited. J. J. Grims. Fa.rme n purchasing an implement irmer should aim to have work thoroughly done as 1 as to procure something : will save labor. Both of ;e aims are accomplished purchasing a John Deere in cultivating either corn or )eere diverse cultivator. han