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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
REPUBLICANS NOT SURE
OF VICTORY IN 1920
Party Leaders Hopeful, but See
the Necessity of Exercising
Great Wisdom.

Washington, Dec. 10.-With the ar
rival last night of most of the Republican
national committeeman for today's meet
ing discussion of Presidential possibilities
came to the fore, and cclipsed interest in
policies and public questions now agItating
the country.
The leaders seemed to be impressed
with the conviction that while Republi-
can chances seemed hopeful, yet wisdom
must be employed in selecting the stand
ard bearer for the 1920 campaign.
Leaders coming from the west and
south brought with the reports of Wood
sentiment They said that not only We're
the practical political workers eager TO sec
General Wood the Republican nominee,
but that there was an aggressive senti-
nent among the soldiers and fathers of
the men who had been trained under
the general at Camp Funston and Platts-
burg.
While conceding the Wood strength,
the old-time members of the committee
say that they do not mean to be swept
off their feet and accept what may be
a paper popularity and nominate n man
who during the campaign may develop
Unforeseen weaknesses. These Older
leaders, among them Senator Penrose,
who IS not present, nave viewed 1en-
cral Woods boom with some concern.
and, while not willing to say that 1t did
not represent real call from the
masses. are preparing to put it to a
real test by encouraging other aspirants
who might make stronger appeal to the
business world and the politicians them
selves.
In keeping with this plan, Senator
Harding OF Ohio and Governor Lowden
Of Illinois will be encouraged to seek
the nomination with the tacit support
Of the old guard In case they fail in
the acid test, General Wood, it is said,
viii be accepted at the convention, but
not before some of the leaders have done
everything possible to smother the amb-
tions of the friend Of Colonel Roosevelt
Republican members of Congress from
Ohio unanimously indorsed Senator
Harding yesterday and informed him of
their action He then assured his friends
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
KILLS SLEEPING DAUGHTER.
Former Philadelphia Society Woman Also
Tries to End Own Life.

Denver, Dec. l0Mrs. Emily X.
Powell, 40 years old, said to be the
daughter of Horace G. Lippincott, OF
Wyncote, Pa, shot and killed her II
year-old daughter Jacqueline rs the child
lay asleep at the mothers apartment here.
Mrs. Powell then shot herself. the bullet
entering her left eye She was hurried to
n hospital, where it was said her condition
was dangerous.
Mrs Powell had been separated from
her husband. Other occupants OF the
apartments Of the house where she lived
said she had been acting strangely.
Mrs. Powell left note saying: II wish
before / died | might have known what
has always been wrong with my life
the more loved people the more | always
hurt them.
WENT TO DENVER FOR HEALTH.
Philadelphia, Dec. l0-Emily Lippin-
colt went to Denver for her health.
While there she met and secretly married
Edwin : Powell. This was in 1905 and
three years later they were divorced.
Besides the daughter Jacqueline there
is younger son.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
NEGLECT OF WATERWAYS
DEPLORED BY DANIELS
Business Decentralization Due to
Abandonment OF River and
Canal Routes.

Washington, D. C.-Dec. 10-Rail
shipment of freight that could be moved
by water IS Al economic loss, Secretary
Daniels declared yesterday at the opening
Of the National Rivers and Harbors Con-
rress Mr.. Daniels added that this gener-
alton had witnessed the almost total aban-
donment Of the Mississippi River as 81
artery of commerce.
freight which formerly was carried
at low price by river boats now Is carried
by rail, the tracks of the road standing IN
sight Of the river itself, Mr. Daniels said.
AS 8 result railroad expansion has not
kept pace with business expansion, freight
hAs been DELAYED and rates increased.
''The business decentralization over the
country today Is due to the ract that water
wavs have been abandoned and neglected,
snd railroads have not been able TO in
crease facilities to keep pace with pro-
duction and manufacturing.
Senator James Z. Ransdell, of Louisiana,
president of the congress and Senator
Smith, of South Carolina, discussed rail-
road legislation pending IN the Senate and
It's relation TO waterways Senator Rams
dell commended the provision in the
Cummins railroad bill for establishment
of transportation board which the Senate
refused TO eliminate yesterday.
Mrs. Sarah Willard Strout, of Portland,
Me, brought greetings from the womans s
National Rivers and Harbors Congress.
and Senator Ransdell reiterated his recent
announcements that he would not accept
the presidency again after holding that
Office continuously for IA years. He
told the delegates who represent nearly
every State. that while it would take more
than four billion dollars to enlarge rail-
road transportation, $500, ,00O, 900 would
develop the countrys waterways so as
to make them an essential and important
part of the vast machinery for handling
ever increasing traffic.
While the Congress was in session big
group of delegates urged restoration of
pre-war Federal appropriations for inland
waterways before the House Rivers and
Harbors Committee.
Present rates on inland waterways
s-e 20 per cent less than rail rates. it was
-ontended. and a further decrease is
expected when Government projects are
Inlshed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
FOR Will SON
FOR BRINGING ABOUT
END OF COAL STRIKE
Republicans as Well as Democrats
at Washington Cordial in
Commentator.
BALL AND LAYTON PLEASED
Special Dispatch 10 Every Evening From
Washington Correspondent.

Special Dispatch 10 Every Evening From
Washington Correspondent.
Washington. Dec. O.-Rcpublicans
wed with Democrats, today, in compli-
menting President Wilson on the very
probable ending of the coal strike. brought
To pass by the exercise of that rare
diplomacy of which he is a past master.
Representative Layton of Delaware said
he rejoiced that the strike had come to
an end and declared that President Wilson
had done n distinguished public service
IN ending the perilous industrial dispute
Il never withhold blame or praise when
| fl nd that either is merited, said Dr.
Layton. The fact that President Wilson
Is head of the Democratic party will not
restrain me from saying he has done n
great service to the public by finding the
means OF bringing the strike to an end.
II was a statcsmanlikc performance upon
which the whole nation should bc heartily
congratulated
Senator Ball said he was delighted TO
hear that the strike was over, no matter
by whose agency The Senator sald be
hoped now for n period OF industrial
tranquility
GOOD wILsoNIAN DIPLOMACY.
at was a very good piece of Wilsonian
diplomacy. said Senator Wadsworth,
of New \ ork Il am glad this strike is
over and trust the men and the oper-
ators will be able to live III peace without
disturbing the industries Of the country"
Some of the congressman SAID President
Wilson ranked with Lloyd George as a
settler of strikes The British Premier
has settled some of the most serious
industrial disputes in the worlds history.
Much credit for the settlement of the
strike is accorded Attorney-General Pal
mcr Mr.. Palmer, all admit, showed
Great patience and resourcefulness in
dealing with a situation which threatened
for some time not to yield to reason.
The situation was more serious than the
Government cared to admit In many
sections there was absolutely no fuel
Little children, man from St. Joseph,
Missouri. said, were taken from number
Of houses in a block and brought together
under one shelter where the supplies Of
the whole neighborhood were concentrat-
cd II the coal strike had continued for
8 longer period, the same policy Of con-
servation would have been necessary in
many sections of the country.
The situation was getting desperate
when President Wilson decided ii must
yield 70 treatment,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
CONGRESS TO RECESS DEC. 20.
Christmas Holiday Will Continue Until
January 5.

Washington, Dee. 10 Republican
Senate and House leaders agreed tenta-
lively yesterday for . recess of Congress
for two weeks, from December 20 to Jan
uary 5. Meantime, it is planned to have
the Senate pass and send to conference
the pending railroad bill, with final enact
mcnt awaiting reconvening of Congress
in January.
The leaders also hope for enactment
Of the OIL Land Leasing bill. the Edge
bill, authorizing foreign financing corpo-
rations, the McNary bill extending the
life of the United States Sugar Equali-
zation Board for another year and few
other measures.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
TERRIFIC KICK TO BOOZE.
N. Y. Judge Declares Dry Time Wet
Goods Is 500 Per Cent Vicious.

New York, Dec. Magistrate Nolan
declared yesterday in the Essex Market
Court that as n result Of observations OF
prisoners arraigned before him he had
reached the conclusion that liquor on sale
in the city today is 50 times stronger than
in anti-probibition times.
The Il agistrate's comment was called
forth when Patrolman Bohans, Of the
Fifth street station, appeared against a
man whom he said he had taken into
custody to protect him from harm.
did you have a drink" asked the
magistrate.
The prisoner admitted taking "iust one
or two
That's likely" said Magistrate Nolan.
"'rhe poison they're selling today seems
to have as much deadly power in one
glass as there was in 50 in the old days.
The prisoner was discharged.
Pongce silk is the product Of Chinese
silk worms which feed on oak leaves and
produce fiber of naturally yellow hue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved by the satis-
action of many and will be to you-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
CATARRH DOES HARM
Whether IL is Of the Nose, Throat, or
Other Organs. Get Rid of II.

Catarrh Of the nose or throat when ii
becomes chronic wcakens the delicate
lung tissues, deranges the digestive organs
and may lead to consumption. II impaire
the taste. smell and hearing. and affects
the voice. II is a constitutional disease
and requires a constitutional remedy.
Take Hoods Sarsaparila. which BY
purifying the blood removes the cause
of the disease and gives permanent relief
This Alternative and tonic medicine has
proved entirely satisfactory TO thousands
Of families in three generations
II there is bili0usness or constipation
take Hoods Pills they are a thorough
cathartic, q gentle laxative
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
S25.I25.OOO For British Warship.

London Eec Q The most recently
constructed British battlcship the Hood,
cost the government S25, l25, 900 to build,
excluding the cost Of guns. ammunition
and stores.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
She foid the Worth

Massachusetts wants but little de
mocracv in her governorship here below
nor wants that little Long Houston
Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
BY Or SAMUEL HAMILTON

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any drug
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twig and pains umbago rheumatism sleep dis
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10
INDIGESTION
Caused by
ACid-St0nlaCh

Millions of people - In fact about out Of
&c suffer more or Iess from indigestion,
acute or chronic. Nearly every case is caused
by Acid Stomach.
There are other stomach disorders which
also are sure signs OF Acid -Stomxeh-belc
ing, heartburn. bloat after eating, food re-
peating sour. gassy stomach. There are many
ailments which. while they do not cause much
distress IN the stomach itself, are nevefthe-
less. traceable to an acid stomach. Among
these are nervousness, biliousness cirrhOsis
Of the liver. rheuma atism. Impoverished blood.
weakness, insomnia, melancnoha aBQ long
train Of physical and mental miseries that
keep tne victims in miserable heath year
after year
The rght thing 70 do is to attack these
ailTaente at their source-set rid OF the acid
stomach. a wonderful modem remedy called
EAIONIC now makes it easy TO DO this.
One Of hunC reds Of thousands OF grateful
users OF EAT0SIC writes: have been
trc ubled With iaLestinal indigestion for about
zine years and havs spent quite sum Tor
medicine, bur without relief After using
fATOEfC for few days the gas and pains
II mY bowels disappeared. EAIONlC Is lust
TIE remedy needed.'
We Bave thousands of letters telling OF these
marvellous benefits. Try EATONIC and you.
teo. viii 3e Just Es enthusiastic ~ its praise.
Your druggist has EAT0NIC. Get big SOC
boz from him today. Ee will refund your
money IL you are not satisfied.
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trolled. Two-year feeding tests on
various lots of pigs at the U. S. Ex-
pertinent Station have shown that
costs of gain on lousy pigs was a lit
tie over cent per pound more than
on those that were free from lice.
This would amount to at least S2.25
on each hog, as 225 is about the
average weight that hogs obtained
before being marketed.
Crude petroleum is the most sat
isfactory remedy for lice, according
g the Extension Service animal hus-
landman. However, oil-drain from
n automobile or machine oil mixed
in tie proportion of two parts of the
oil to ne part of kerosene will be
found to kill lice satisfactorily, and
various stock dips will also control
| them.
There are a number of ways of
administering treatment for lice. II
there is a dipping vat, the hogs may
be run through this. Sprinkling
the hogs is also a good method. A
very common method of control is
wrap piece of burlap bag soaked
in oil around a short post so that
the hogs may rub on this and in that
way get the oil over their bodies.
There are many commercial oilers on
the market which will serve the same
purpose.
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Youth Granted Bail.

Spartanburg, Aug. 15.-An order
has been signed placing bail for Bus
Ter Cooker in the sum of 81, 600, fol-
lowing application Of C. C. Wyche,.
attorney for young Cooker. Bond has
been furnished and the little eight
ear old boy released from the coun-
j jail.
The boy is charged with having
.'lot and killed his little five year old
'tother at Woodruff several days ago
when the two children were alone in
their home. The youngster is stated
to have thrown water in his brothers
face, which aroused the anger Of tie,
after, who, it is claimed, climbed in
to the attic, secured a single barrell-
ed shotgun and committed the crime.
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BLEASE SAYS HE HAS NEVER
BEEN OR EVER WILL BE A
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS

Columbia, Aug. 16.-Despite hi'
announcement of several weeks age
that the was an Independent candl
date in the general election for Cor
gress from the seventh congressional
district to succeed A. F. Lever, Of
Lexington, who accepted a position
as member of the federal land loan
board, Cole Blease, ex-governor OF
South Carolina this afternoon gave
out a statement saying that he has
never been, is not now or ever will
be, a candidate for that office. He
stated that he made the former an
nouncement for reasons of his own
which he does not now divulge and
anyone who desires can attribute any
reason they choose to him. The ex'
Governor, his friends have stated
since his announcement several
weeks ago that they believe he was
merely trying to get the white vote
to register for the general election
to overcome possible menace OF
heavy negro registration. There are
only about $500 registered>v voters in
the seventh district.
Since Blease made his former ma
nouncement, he has been subject to
severe criticism from newspapers and
voters, many Of the latter his former
supporters. Candidates in the prl-
mary for the Democratic nomination
to Congress have stigmatized the for
mer Governors announcement of his
entrance to the general election as a
bolt from the Democratic party anu
Gin effect an appeal to the negro vo-
se:." Elease pays his respects to the
candidates by saying that his an
lncement gave them something to
make speeches on, for they have not
brains enough to discuss intelligently
real issues.
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EXCESSIVE PRICES
FEARED BY HINES

Washington, Aug. 16.-Replying
to a senate resolution, Director Gen
eral of Railroads Hines informed the
senate otday that while there had
been some car shortage in the bitum-
inous coal districts, he did not ian,
ticipate any shortages in transporta-
zion which will be any sense exceptin-
al or abnormal or which will justify
oppressive prices for COAL"
I "The great danger that confronts
the public in this matter" the direc-
tor general asserted, is 'that any
shortage either in production by the
mines or in transportation may be
exaggerated so as to serve as a pre-
text for heavy increases in the coal
prices which in my opinion are al
ready high, generally speaking. 1t
is worthy of serious consideration
whether congressional action can be
taken to protect the public under
these circumstances from excessive
coal prices"
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Hatch Chickens This Fall.

Clemson College, Aug. 16.-Two
seasons experience with fall Matched
chicks at the Division of Poultry
Husbandry of Clemson College has
shown that these chickens are valua-
BILE as summer and fall layers and
fall breeders, says Prof. F. C. Hare,
Poultry Husbandman of Clemson
College.
Rhode Island Red pullets Matched
last September commenced laying in
February and March and some of
them have laid consistently up to
this time. While the eggs of these
pullets were too small last spring to
be used for Matching, they are now
large size and the fall chicks will be
reared from these pullets which were
Matched last fall, and which have
always been exceedingly healthy, ac-
tive, and good foragers. They grew
rapidly, feathered quickly, and the
young cokerels made excellent fry
ers.
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ASKS FARMERS NOT TO
RUSH COTTON TO GIN

Columbia, S. c., Aug. 15.-Com
missioner Harris has. gone to Okla
homa to deliver series of addresse:
in that State in the campaign to or
ganize the American Cotton Associa
ton. Before leaving, Mr.. Harris
gave out statement in which he ad.
vises the farmers not to rush their
cotton to the gin, and he advances
his reasons therefore.
81 wish to urge the farmers" says
Mr.. Harris, mot to gin the first
picking of cotton while it is green.
If they will pick it and put it away
in house and let it stay there for
four or five weeks the lint will grow
and get heavier and it will make a
much better. sample. The ginners'
report will not be so big and it will
have q good effect on the market,
both for cotton and seed.
"! ;:i:h to beg the farmers not to
sell until the price goes above 35
cents. l have examined quite a good
deal of cotton and I find that it has
been drowned by too much rain and
it cannot recover. By the 25th OF
this month the deterioration will be
great, although it may not be notice
able in the next government condi'
ton report.
"a great deal of cotton is now
turning yellow and is shedding the
young fruit. The cotton crop is 60
ing to be the shortest, according to
acreage, than il, has been in many
years.
"Now the situation is entirely in
the farmers hands, as to what price
he will take for what he has on
hand and for what he grows this
year. AS to the 100000 surplus
we read about in Secretary Hester's
report, it can't be found. We knew
that the bears would make des-
perate effort to drive the market
down just as the new crop was get
ting on the market. They have sold
October cotton very heavy and they
know that they will be called for de-
livery of actual cotton. Just REM
ember, they don't spin board cotton.
"Again j say, sit steady in the
boat. Don't be bothered about these
fluctuations, and keep your new cot
ton out of the gin and your old cot
ton out of the market, and things
will come right for the farmers"
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REV. T. v. McCAUL TO
ASSIST THE BAPTISTS

Greenville, Aug. 17.-Rev Thomas
V. McCaul, formerly pastor of the
Clemson College Baptist Church and
we'll known in religious circles over
the state and section, and who has
just returned after several months
in Y. M. C. A. work overseas, will
begin work within few days to as
sist in organization for the coming
Baptist rs Million Campaign in all
parts of the state
Rev. McCaul, it was stated at
state campaign headquarters here to-
day, will have Offices at headquarters
here, but his work will lie largely in
the field. He is to work under the
general direction of the State Or
ganizer, DR.. W. ]. McGlothlin, and
the State Publicity Director, Rev.
Thomas J. Watts. Rev. McCaul will
continue the work of preparation up
until the opening date Of the drive,
November 80, and will assist in the
direction of the canvassing during
the eight days Of actual soliciting
for funds.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

BY order of the Board of Directors
of the Abbeville County Memorial
Hospital sealed bids for remodeling
and Improvement, lighting and heat
ing Sf the Abbeville County Memoir
ial Hospital Building, under plans
and specifications drawn by James C.
Hemphill, architect, sre asked. Bids
will be opened at the City Hall, Of
flee of D. H. Hill, attorney, on Aug
ust 29, 1919. Rights are reserved to
reject any and all bids. Plans and
specifications can be seen at said Of
flee at any time.
Signed, D. H. HILL,
Acting Chairman Building Com.
8-15-4t.
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TAKE NOTICE, that on the 18th
day Of September, next, I will rem,
der a final account of my actings
and doings as administrator. Of the
estate of Jason L. Simpson, deceas-
ed, in the office of judge Of probate
for Abbeville County, and on the
same day will apply for final dig,
charge from my trust.
All persons having demands a.
gainst said estate will present for
payment on or before that day, prov
en and authenticated or be forever
Earred. 4.
R. B. CHEATHAM, ~
8-l9-3t. Administrator.
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Baptist Courier.

Greenville, Aug. 16.-The circula'
ton of the Baptist Courier, the off
cial organ of the denomination ir
South Carolina, was increased virtu
ally 10000 last week. This increase
is due to the fact that the Baptist 75
Million Campaign is having the pa
per sent free of charge to all Bap'
lists in the State. Several thousand
more subscribers are yet to be placed
on the Courier's list.
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and probably in some phases has les
sened the distance.
The fact is, he does not need
counsel, for he has so endeared him.
self to mankind in general because
Of the constancy of his friendship
and love that he need never fear fu'
tile and puerile detractions of his
fcw enemies.
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PROTECT HOGS FROM LICE.

Clemson College, August 16.-
Feeding tests have recently been
completed which have shown that
there is great loss of feed each
year from allowing hogs in the feed
lot to be lousy. This is pure care
lessness, as lice can be easily con-