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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
How Rats Multiply.

London. Oct. 2.-In tcn years toe
descendants Of II single pair OF rats II
allowed 20 mllltil'Iy undiSturhcd would
number 1873. SOS. s e. .030." .T2o.
according to figures prepared for the
Board OF Agriculture by we'll
Known scientist This calculation is
an incident of tho country-widc cam
paign hcinS waeed against rats which
arc said TO do a yearly damage in tlle
United Kingdom amounting TO S2gg.
600 000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08

The devotional exercises on Wednes,
day afternoon were conducted by Mrs
J. C. Bose, who is one of the officers
Of the Southern Baptist convention
and. a honorary delegate to the State
convention A very interesting re-
port was read by Mrs. r. c. Hoy'
on the subject Of History.
DR.. C. C. Brown made a very eX-
cellent address, which was greatly en-
joyed oy all present. Last night the
services began promptly at $50. A
huge crowd was in attendance. Sc
large was the congregation until il
filed the Sunday school room as well
as the church.
- DR.. w. E. Thayer, pastor of the
First Baptist church, presided. After
some specially selected music, DR.
Janiso,l delivered an inspiring mes
sage.
The meeting last night was the
largest of the convention, however, il
, is believed and hoped that today's at
tendance will surpass that Of last
night.
This morning the meeting is being
presided over by Mrs. David Cocker.
Reports from the various organiza-
fions Of tn Baptists are being rece;v-
ed and approved.
Lunch viii be served by the San
tee Association at the Magnetic fac
tory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
ISSUE NEW POST
AGE STAMP
To Bear Likeness Of Prince Of
Wales

st. johns. Newfoundland. oct. g.
Officials intend issuing q special pos
tage stamp bearing the likeness OF
the Prince Of Wales TO commemorate
his recent visit To Newfoundland. The
princes likeness has appeared on two
postage stamps of the colony-a:'
Prince Edward OF York on The enc
half-cen: stamp of 1897 and as Il ma
val cadet on the three-cent stamp Of
the Royal Portrait series Of 1911.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
.W.M.U. CONVENTION
Annual Meeting of Baptist Wo'
mans Missionary Union in
Session at First Baptist
Church

From The Daily Item, Nov. 5.
.~sTte state Baptist Woman's Mission
ary Union, which is holding it's an
nual convention in this city, began It's
work. in earnest this morning. About
four hundred delegates are in the
city with more still to come. The
convention began this morning with
devotional exercises, conducted by
Mrs. James Hearon. The greetings
were read by Mrs. Charles Cuttino,
after which several reports were read
by the various secretaries and vice
presidents.
Mrs. G. G. Byers, who possesses
beautiful voice sang a solo and this
was followed by an address by Mrs.
w. C.. James, which was thoroughly
enjoyed.
Several matters Of routine busi-
ness were disposed of by the conven-
ton, after which recess was taken
for dinner which was served at the
old Magnetic factory.
The convention in attendance and
interest is exceeding the expectations
Of former years. and bids fair to be
one of the largest and most success
full ever held
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
CABINET MEET
ING POSTPONED
VIII Discuss Strike Situation
Later in Week

Washington. Nov. 4.-With several
members Of the cabinet at home to-
day 10 vote, the cabinet did not hold
its regular Tuesday session. 1t is eN-
pected that it will be assembled later
in the week TO discuss the coal strike
and appointment of a commission on
industrial unrest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
COUNTY BOARD
HOLDS MEETING
Commissioners Held Regular
Monthly Session Yesterday

The County Board Of Commissioners
held a regular monthly meeting on
November 4th with all members pres
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
win Doubtless be Welcomed by Con-
SumerS.

London. Oct. Export trade in
british leather goods is reviving and
= nsfacturers say they are hopeful
Of capturing the higher grade Amer
ican markets.
An official of the International Shoe
and>Leather Fail, says that British
manufacturers are pooling resources.
markets and euaas in an effort to in
crease export trade.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08

Indianapolis, Nov. Acting Presi-
dent John L. Lewis of the United Mine
Workers Of America tonight stated
that the miners will be willing to re-
sumo negotiations With the operators
Immediately if the restraining order
now in force against them is vacated.
His statement was made after being
shown an Associated Press dispatch
quoting President Samuel Gompers of
the American Federation OF Labor as
advocating withdrawal of the restrain
ing order as a step toward settlement
of the strike.
Mr.. Lewis statement follows:
If the injunction is vacated the
miners will be willing Immediately to
meet the operators in joint conference
to negotiate a wage scale"
Asked if miners would return to
work prior to opening Of negotiations.
Mr. Lewis said the miners offer meant
only negotiations without reserva-
tons" and wo. add nothing to this
declaration.
Under the restraining orGer. as con-
strued by miners officials any state
ment as to continuation Of the strike.
would be a violation of the restraining
order issued in federal court hero
against th"ri last week. in view CT
this Mr.. Lewis statement was taken
that no move toward calling off the
strike would be taken before reopen
ing Of negotiations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08

would not have SO Systematically
held enough cotton from the mar,
l;et to cause the universal law Of sup;
ply and demand to function in our in
tercSt. /.
We urge every member, farmer.
merchant. banker. lawyer. doctor. and
every one else interested to attend
next Tuesdays meeting.
E. I. Reardon,
Acting Secretary:
T. J. Kirvin,
Acting Chairman.
Sumter Township Branch of S. G.
Cotton Association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
Proletanas Expensive to Hungary

Budapest, Oct. 5.-The dictator
ship of the proletariat cost HunsarF
1865. .O0C 900 kronen according to a
statement published here The Red
army alone cost 1850, 100000 kronen.
one hundred and fifty million kroneh
we're spent on foreign propaganda.
and similar sum is said to have been
tf1ro11oF1 frauds
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08

Paris Nov. 4--The Simplon EN-
press, while at n standstiil near Sens.
about sixty miles from Paris. was run
into by the Geneva train last night.
kSeveral persons were killed and a
8umber injured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25

it. Graphic Want Ad tell your
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
YANKS ARE EVERYWHERE.

Island of Mytilene, Aegean Sea-,
May 23.--No matter where one ira
vel. in Greece or Italy these days the
American soldier is to be found. Here
on this far-off infrequented island
one would scarcely expect to see a
doughboy but he is here. The Yank
is becoming a familiar sight in the
Near East.
In remote villages the traveller will
find former west-front doughboys
working for the army food mission,
the American Red Cross Balkan COM
mission, or on pleasure bent, visiting
with the permission Of the army, the
old folks and the boyhood home. On
Mytilene island are Greek born
Americans from several United
States army units. One is from
Springfield, O., and wears the Ital-
ian insignia of the Lion of st. Mark
on his left shoulder He was born in
Mytilene and fought with 332d infan-
try in Italy
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
FARMERS WARNED
TO PLAN FIGHT
ON ARMY WORM
Pests Waging Campaign of
Destruction in Parts of
Texas.

Washington, May 24.-The army
worm which gets it's name from the
fact that it moves in immense hordes
leaving a trail of destruction-has
appeared in large numbers in the
general vicinity of Fl. Worth and
Dallas, Texas. 1t is busily engaged in
destroying the wheat and oats crop
in that state, according to reports to
the United States department of agri-
culture. prevailing damp, cool wealth
er favors the development of the ar
my worm and makes likely an invas-
ion of large proportions within the
next four to six weeks in many states
east of the Rocky Mountains.
The department of agriculture
urges all farmers in the threatened
regions to watch for the pest in it's
younger stages and be ready with
control measures. Meadows, particul-
arly those planted to millet, timothy,
and blue grass should be frequently
examined during the spring and early
summer. If small infestations are dis
covered the grass or grain should be
moved off and straw should be scat
tered over the spot and burned, thus
destroying the worms. If the insects
become distributed over large area
lit should be marked off by stakes and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
'oCAL GIRLS ARE
CRESCENT GRADUATES

|cr sureka Springs. Ark May 23.-
|cis esce sl,!,, college commencement exer-
a ersdn viii y. end Tuesday, Nav ~. The
ki ow;na o. class consists of the fol-
ma a'ig ~ girls: Junior college diplo-
d. Ola; Ina Gay Armstrong Duncan.
||cC ss ! Mary frances Bur ds Conan,
|Tes' rex; Vera Culbertson, Hamlin,
Te e~', Lucy Marguerite Bobo' Higgins
f te1i' Ola Claudio Isabel Duncan, Here,
Roc u, rex; Blanche joy Jones. Little
Te eyk' Ark Ark; Villa Griffith. Dalhart.
AK. Dnai n5y Tatman, Eureka Springs,
Son ' D; diploma in piano, Estella simp,
Da a, pln n. Bluff, Ark; Zelda Elizabeth s
che chez, n Mary Frances Burks. Conan.
w yau, Tex; Ella Cecile Brand. Sweet
Rob aa griffith, Dalhart, Tex: Ruth
art utOe MS, Memphis, Tex. Diploma ain in
Tex Tex Mary WE, FFraneies Burks, comanch e.
Ok yalda Riggan, Wynnewood
laha a,; Kathleen Margaret HaIey' Ok.
lhs hold srt City, Okla. Diploma in house.
can a al5, Ina Gay Armstrong. Dun.
Ina C eva Diploma in child welfare
will rao "y armstrong. Also five girls
business receive diplomas in the school Of d
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
TICK ERADICATION
MEANS MUCH To
STOCK FARMERS
Texas Men Ask Sum to
Carry on the Work of
determination.

Washington, May 24-"Tick era
dication has meant successful dairy
ing and beef production for our COM
munity."
So states a petition presented to
the commissioners court of Harris
county, Texas, by farmers who want
to reap the full benefits from tick
eradication by cleaning out the
comparatively few cattle parasites
that remained when the county was
found to be sufficiently free from
ticks for release from federal quar-
antine.
1t is the policy of the United
States department Of agriculture not
to hold under federal quarantine any
counties or larger areas when only
scattered areas within the territory
are infested by ticks, but after quar-
antine is removed it is necessary that
the remaining ticks be cleaned out
before the community will be free
from danger of heavy reinfestation.
The Harris county petition follows:
eve. the undersigned citizens of
the Aldine community of Harris coun-
ty. Texas, do hereby petition your
honorable BODY to provide Sufflclent
funds to complete the work of tick
eradication in this county.
"The dipping of our cattle and
cleaning them Of ticks last year saved
us many dollars both in increased
milk supply and beef production. AS
Just one concrete example, Mr. John
Shannon, one of our citizens, was get
ting Is gallons of milk from milk
ing SO tickv cows before he started
dipping, and now he is getting 40
gallons of milk from % of the same
cows. In short, tick eradication has
meant successful dairying and beef
production for our community, so we
all, in one accord, hope that the few
ticks that remain in the county may
be cleaned up this season, and that
funds may be provided for this pur-
pose"
The petition is signed by the Aldine
Farmers Cooperative association
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25

the crops should be sprayed heavily
with mixture of arts green at the
rate of one pound to so gallons of
water. This solution should not be APP
piled to corn or it will burn it. In
stead, two pounds of arsenate of lead
power to so gallons of water should
be used. Grass or grain sprayed with
these poisons should not be fed to live
stock.
When the caterpillars are on the
march or are starting in on one cor
ner Of field Of grain, they may be
headed off by blowing a deep furrow
in their path. Then the in
sects that have fallen into the furrow
may be killed by dragging log
through it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25

miralty, granted with pleasure The
French were towing two of the cap
tured craft to France for exhibition
purposes. The hawser to one of them
parted in gall and the destroyers
were unable to again take it in tow
AS the boat threatened to become
a menace to navigation the French
commander asked permission by wire
less to sink it and the request was
granted at once.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
|)sT DEADLY GAS
known TO WORLD
MADE IN AMERICA
Nest Terrible Instrument
Of Manslaughter Ever
Conceived.

;o nal exposition, illustrating the
time and reconstruction activities
thp department of the interior,
] being held there is being shown
her guard sample of the most ter
l. superpoison gas known, the dis
rerv Of Prof. W. Lee Lewis, while
the employ of the bureau Of mines
It's American university Il, oorator-
This gas, formerly called "Lewis-
. later known as "Methyl" be-
Use the latter name meant nothing
curious persons, was being manu-
ttured by the war department at
rate of ten tons a day when the
mistice came.
The gas is being variously describ-
as "the climax of the country's
Movements in the lethal arts and
"the most terrible instrument Of
onslaught ever conceived" The de-
rtment itself declares that it is
most deadly of all war gases,
bch more deadly than mustard gas,
hich heretofore was known by
emists as the "the king Of poison
ses." 1t is said that 10 airplane
DDS Of "Methyl" would have been
Efficient to destroy all life in Berlin,
such extreme measures had been
cessary, and that a single days out
! would have been sufficient to
fluff out the 100000 human lives
the island of Manhattan.
Ready For Use.
This gas was not only discovered by
Fof Lewis, but was also developed
him to point where it was ready
r production at the American Uni
(rsity while those laboratories were
bill under the control of the bureau
mines, one of the organizations of
Z department of the interior. When
rs work was first taken up by the
'reau in behalf of the military au-
|orltles, Prof. Lewis was called from
5 civilian duties as professor of
emlstry at Northwestern University
Vanston, ILL.,, and at the request of
g bureau was commissioned as
plain IN the ordnance department
y assigned to the gas warfare SER
&c OF the bureau of mines. While
ting IN this capacity Prof. Lewis
severed and developed this gas,
q 10 days after the gas work of the
leau OF mines was transferred to
jurisdiction of the war depart
snt an eleven-acre plant for it's
was started near Cleve-
y, ohlo, where the work was con-
cted under the strictest military
.recy. This plant, which was dub
oy the workmen the "mouse-trap"
.ause. IN order to prevent the leak
Of information, it was understood
~ 1he men who entered would not
We until the war was over, was in
- within a miraculously short
:, ,e, ana plans were made by the war
eart n to have 5000 tons of this
~ y. dlabolitical gas at the American
~. oy March l, 1919. When the
~, nls'ice came the plant was we'll
'aa OF ITS production schedule, but
opportunity had not come for the
:, VI the gas at the battle front.
us 'ne Germans did not have a
a w TO obtain a first-hand exper-
s se with this most frightful of all
~ sun gases, of which it is said that
to s y urop on the hand will pene-
~ 70 inc blood and soon reach the
~ When it kills the victim in
az az agony. 1t is declared that
jug 81 the 800 men at the plant there
NJ nDe one fatality, this immunity
q largely due to the providing Of
t;n mployees with gas masks, pro-
!, ,'; y clothlng, and extreme precau-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
LADIES

When irregular or delayed use Tri-
umph Pills. Safe and always depend
able. Not sold at drug stores. Do
not experiment with others, save dis
appointment. Write for "Relief" and
particulars is free. Address, Nation
al Medical Institute, Milwaukee,
Wis. 3-16 to 9-7-19
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
SINK HUN SUB.

London, May ga German sub
unnamed, was sunk this
week by gunfire of French destroy
err with permission of the British ad-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
ArnrERSON AGENT HERE

Brotba. Koark, of the Apperson
yester sls Auto company was here
s. C. W., AFTERNOON confering with
Apperson ' local distributor for the
er for St I'LL, Mr.; Wiel placed an ord
be shin SMc carloads of these cars, to
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25
WE'LL MOTOR SALES.

Alex Strauss has purchased from
the S. c. We'll Motor company a six
passenger Stutz, finished in blue,
with brown Spanish upholstery. An
other Stutz sold by the We'll compa-
ny last week was a grey roadster,
purchased by j. NJ. Lowe, and w. J.
Bohnert and brother.
Two sport model Paige cars ar
rived in carload shipment last week
and are in the We'll show rooms. at
Second and Chestnut. One is finish
ed in green with upholstery of the
same shade: the other is enameled in
with black upholstery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25

and it's secretary, W. A. Roush, and
through its president, c. A. Anderson
by IA other farmers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-05-25

Don't let the "Flu" overtake you.
take Brunson's Favorite Prescription
first. 1t is the best preventative; for
sale at all druggists. 12-4-tf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-15

pearc's plays and had ambitions %
play the role Of Lady Macbeth.
This started Rnth's stage career.
When most girls were playing with
dolls and going to parties. Ruth was
mapping out her life worf n is
hard 20 picture her ~ a cold hiooded
villain after seeing her aa judith. Ia
The Merrie Month 81 May" tho
comedy playing al the Metropolitan
theatre thia week. Like billie Burke.
Ruth ~ appealinEly feminine and
has not lost her feminine charm In
her climb 60 tho top
Miss Chattcrton's path was not all
one ~ roses. M Eho spent several
rrasona IN stock and gained her
stage knowledge thru experience.
says It's Pun
Comedy il now Miss Chstterton'u
favorito type 81 play.
"I,'s fun. and after playing corn.
cdy Tor while We Just romp thru
the performances" laughs Ruth, al.
tho u isn't always Easy 20 feel light.
hearted. and then Il In hard work TO
put the performance over"
Miss Chattrrton has ambitions TO
produce plays OF her own. Henry
Miller has produced mos, OF Ruths
plays. and she thinks he 10 tho peer
~ present day producers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-15
Germany Awaits Return
of War Prisoner Horde

that his mind had been affected by
anti-Scmitic propaganda He had
read a number Of the pogrom pam.
phlets, and then had gone TO the
place of publication. where about 20
persons were congregntcd.
There the suggestion was made
that tho Jews should be oppressed.
just as in Russia. and that money
should be extorted from them where
with TO continue the propaganda
work,
Rietze said that he supposed this
suggestion had been the inspiration
for his own deed. for he at once set
about 20 send letters, signed the "Se.
cret Alliance" to the merchants.
While they were warned not 10 have
any one accompany them. they at
once called in the police and had
Rietze apprehended when he came TO
receive the packet OF marks.
Aid for Cupid
Communism may come TO the aid
OF Cupid here.
Fearing that returning soldiers
will be deferred from marrying and
making homes for themselves be.
cause OF the high cost OF furniture.
an enterprising communist has sug.
gested that the government com.
munize the old furniture business.
lie says the stores charge too much.
whereas IL the government took
them over, there'd be nothing in the
way OF returning soldiers making
homes for themselves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-15

ton. huoyant young actress. who IL
az N. Metropolitan this week. star.
ring in The Nerrle Month Of MAY 4"
For five years Ruth Chatterton
hasn't had n vacation
She has been too busy entertain.
inr America with her feminine win.
somcness and finely developed ORA.
matte art
She Keeps Iit
Every night a, SIS she goes 10
work
How dos she retain her happy
srirltf
Wen. Tony IL onr ~ IN. reasons
Ruth Chaticfton knows that out
door recreation and a weli.reguiatrd
routine viii keep one nj
SO she rides with Tony. swina and
hikes 70 keep physically 1T Then
she retains her mental nlnhieneaa
by well chosen reading and music.
Every day Ruth Chatiorton rooa out
into the open air. Every day abe
reads Every day she plays the plano
---cvrn comporea a bit And ali these
things contribute % her intelligent
Hucccss.
Regain Preparing Early
when she was ~ years old. Ruth
Chattrrton had read most of Shakes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-15
INCLIS DEFENDS
PRISON METHOD
Says "Hardboiled" Smith
Was Mild-Mannered Man

Col William NJ. rnglis. who has
Just returned from overseas. de.
clarcd In his address before the
Young Mems Republican club lunch.
con Thursday IN Moves cafeteria
that the pictures drawn Of prison
camp No. .. outside OF Paris. had
been grossly exaggerated.
Col fnglis. who was a member OF
the board which investigated the
charges Of cruelty lodged against
the military authorities In charge
Of the farm. said that the hardships
endured by the inmates was easy
rs compared 20 those Of the dough.
boys who faced Hun bullets.
= Il know TIardboiled' Smith per.
sonaily.- declared Col. fnwlis. "and
he was mild hammered and his
methods OF handling the men were
mild and proper.
"A few Of the prisoners may have
been struck. but none was knocked
down or repeatedly subjected TO mis-.
treatment"
Col. fnglis said the greatest diffl.
Guilty IN the. farms lay In handling
the overcrowded conditions The
men at the mont were cared for
first. he declared. and those In prls.
Oh camps came next.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-15
STUDENT DIES
AT SHIPYARD
Struck by Timber: Is Killed
Instantly

Struck by a heavy timber being
conveyed over an uncompleted ship
by an aerial tramway. ]. n Thomas.
"a. plate hanger at skinner q
Eddy's. was thrown 90 the bottom
of tho hun. 40 feet below. and In
stantly killed at $3.50 = m. Thurs
day. Thomas resided az a university
fraternity house at 4bso iAth ave.
n. T. Ills mother, Mrs. Catherine
h. Thomas. and two sisters reside
In Bcillngham They have been
notified OF his death
Thomas was former navy man.
having enlisted in July, 1917 He
was discharged In January from a
subchascr. where he attained tho
grade OF maehinist's mate. first
class Before his death he attended
chemistry classes az the university
Ia his off-duty hours
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-15
It's Easy to Peel Off
Your Tan or Freckles

This Is what you should do TO shed
. spoiled complexion; Spread even
~ over the face. covering every
nch OF skin. thin layer 81 ordi-
nary mercoltxed wax. Let this stay
on over night: wash IL Off next
Morning. Repeat daily until your
complexion Is as clear. soft and
peauttfui as q young girls This
-esuft IL Inevitable. no matter how
knifcd or discciorcd the complexion
The wax literally peeis off the fllrny
surface skin. exposing the lovely
akin beneath Tho process is en-
ttrefy harmless. so little OF the old
~kin coming off at time.
Mcrcoitxed wax is obtatnabie at
any drug store: one ounce usually
oufficesL It's veritahls wonder
worker for rough. tanned. red.
oened. hiotchy. pimpied or freckicd
aktn.--Advcrtisemen