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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-08-20

One of the youngest of small
states which came into being DUR
ing the last two years and estab-
lished itself upon the ruins of
Russia and Germany, is the Re-
public of Latvia. Her neighbors
in the south and north now known
as Estfonia and Lithuania were
both Originally founded by the
Germans themselves during their
period of occupation, with the OBJ
ject of weakening Great Russia
and depriving that Empire of ex-
cess to the Baltic Sea. Such was
not the case with the present
Latvia which is composed of what
were previously the provinces of
Kurland and Lifland. These
provinces possess in addition to
their well-developed commerce in
export through their great p{5ts
of Riga and Libau, a richly r,1l-
tivated soil and Germany vas
sorely tempted to annex these
provinces to her own empire. This
seemed particularly desirable and
easy when the Baltic German
land owners who were for genesa-
tions the chief owners of ,i1e
country, invited Kaiser Wilhe.m
to convert their territory intc a
Prussian province and create a
throne for one of his sons. rrue
enough, the Let's who composed
no less than eighty per cent of
the population vehemently pro-
tested against the suggestion but
Berlin was little concerned with
their sentiment and was already
preparing a crown for Joachim,
the Kaiser's youngest son. Ger
many's defeat followed by the
Berlin revolution of November 9,
1913, completely upset this ar
rangement and only few days
later, on November 18th, the Lat
vian population declared itself an
independent state, elected a pro-
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-08-20

feudal society of these provinces
was completely unrooted. With
the aid of English ammunition
and hired German forces, the Boil
sheviks were finally driven out
but the new government with U1-
man as Premier, which the Eng
lish set up, did not last. It was
unseated by the Germans and was
followed by an internal war be-
tween the. Let's and these Ger
man forces which lasted many
months. 1t was not until last
May that Ulman's government
finally succeeded in calling the
first Constitutional Assembly and
establishing order in the new
state.
No definite peace has as yet
been concluded between Latvia
and the Soviet government (since
this article was written, cables
have announced that Latvia has
signed a peace agreement with
the Soviet government although
negotiations have been under way
now for over half year. This
fact is chiefly due to England's
influence which is very desirous
of having this new state which
has an abundance of new mate
rial such as wood, flax, ETC., re-
main more or less dependent up
on it's help and guidance. Never.
theless, the Russian Soviet, true
to it's principle, voluntarily hand
ed over to Latvia, the districts of
Dwinak, Reshisza and Lutzin, all
of the province of Witebesk, be-
cause this territory is chiefly pop
ulated by Let's and is historically
known as "Letgalim."
! United Latvia composed of the
one-time provinces of Kurland
and Lifland and the mentioned
portions of the province of Wite-
besk, has in all a population of
over three million. About Is per
cent of the population is Lettish,
6 per cent are Jews, about 6 per
cent are German and the re-
mainder is made up of Poles,
Lithuanians and Russians. The
Let's have always been recog-
nized as the most intelligent of
Russia's peasant-folk and while
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-08-20
LATVLA AND THE JEWS
BY Jacob Mark
BY Jacob Mark.
Copyright 1920, by Jewish Correspondence Bureau)

visional national council and
founded new state under the
name of Latvia. At that period
there were still about thirty thou
sand German soldiers who were
controlling the territory but
thanks to the soldiers councils
which the revolution was estab-
fishing in all occupied territories,
the German forces found them
selves compelled to hand over all
government institutions. AS
matter of fact the assertion and
establishment of a new state
proved no easy matter and took
almost a year in time and many
thousands of human victims
which had to be sacrificed in or
der to rid the territory of all Ger
man interference.
1t was still while the Let's were
fighting the Germans for control
that the Bo1sheviki came along,
removed the Letvian government
who were composed mainly of
wealthy elements and moderate
Socialists, instituted a Soviet gov
ernment, made up of local Let's
of the most undesirable types and
those Let's who were represented
in the Left Wing of the Soviet
government. The new govern
ment which existed for about five
months, did a great amount of
harm and left the country in
state of complete ruin. The Ger
man land owners particularly suf-
fered. They had for years been
enslaving and expressing the
great Lett masses and these lat
ter did not hesitate to revenge
themselves in most brutal fash
ion while they had the opportu-
nifty. Hundreds and hundreds of
wealthy and aristocratic families
were completely wiped out, and
their property was confscated.
To all intents and purposes the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-30
suPT. OF EDUCATION.

L hereby announce that 1 am can
didate for County Superintend-
ent of Education, pledging myself to
abide the rules of the Democratic
Party and to support the nominees
of same. If reelected, / will continue
nv efforts to further improve the
school system of Edgefeld county.
W. w. FULLER.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of County Su-
perintendent of Education and
pledge myself to abide the rules of
the Democratic party and to support
the nominees of said party.
If elected 1 promise faithful and
efficient service.
G. F. LONG.
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FOR CLERK oF4eouRT

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of Clerk of Court for Edgefeld coun-
ty, pledging myself if elected, to con-
tinue the faithful discharge of my
duties as such clerk and to abide the
result of the primary election.
w. B. CoGBURN.
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J. W. DEvoTT.
SHERIFF..

I announce to the voters Of Edge
field county that I am a candidate
for the Office of sheriff of Edgefeld
county and solicit their support,
.pledging myself to abide by the
rules of the primary election.
W. R. SWEARINGEN.
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CANDIDATES COLUMN.
SOLICITOR.

1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for solicitor for the 18th
Judicial Circuit and pledge myself
to support the nominees of the Dem
ocatic Primary.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

To the Democratic Voters of Edge.
field County:
hereby announce myself a can
d;date for the House of Representa-.
tives from Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide the results OF
the primary election, and to support
the nominees of the party.
If the citizens of Edgefeld County
shall honor me with their votes
shall conscientiously endeavor tc
honor them by my conduct and my
service.
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JAMES o. SHEPPARD.

I respectfully announce that 1 am
a candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives from Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide by the rules
governing the Democratic primary
election.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office Of County Com
missioner of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide by the rules
of the Democratic Party and will try
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-30
R.F. Erwin Regarding His Troubles

R. F. Erwin Regarding His Iroubies
ga year ago last winter 1 had an
attack of Indigestion followed by bill
iousness and constipation. Seeing
Chamberlain's Tablets SO highly rec
onemended for stomach troubles l
bought bottle of them and they
helped me right away" writes R. F.
Erwin, Peru, Ind. If you. have any
trouble with your digestion give
these tablets ,trial.. Theyswill do you
good. ......-.-....-.
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STATE SENATE.

hereby announce that I am a
candidate for the State Senate from
Edgefeld County, pledging myself
to abide the rules of the Democratic
Party and support the nomonees
thereof.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-30
MAGISTRATE.

hereby announce that l am a
candidate for reelection as magis-
trate of the first magistrial district
of Edgefeld county subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary cleo
tion.
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and render you faithful service if

and render you faithful service if
elected.
WALTER L. BYRD.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office
of County Commissioner of Edge
field county and pledge myself to
abide by the rules of the primary
election.
J. o. HERIN.
hereby announce that / am a
candidate for the office of County
Commissioner of Edgefeld county
and pledge myself to abide the re-
suit of the primary election and sup
port the nominees of the same.
SAM AGNER.
I hereby announce that i am a
candidate for the office of county
commissioner for Edgetield and
pledge myself to abide by the rules
of the Democratic party.
H. j. YoNCE,
Johnston, S. G.
1 hereby announce that I am a
candidate for the office of County
Commissioner of Edgefeld county,
subject to the rules of the Democrat
ic party.
5.w. DEvoay
thereby announce that I am q can
didate fer the Office of county COM
missioner of Edgefeld and pledge my
self to abide by the rules of the pri-
mary election and support the nomi-
nees of the same.
T. L. TALBERT.
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P. B. MAYSON.

Yielding to the solicitations of
numerous citizens, I announce my
self a candidate for the State senate
from Edgefeld county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party of
South Carolina.
]. L. MINIS.
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SUPERVISOR.

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office of supervisor of
the county of Edgefield and pledge
myself to abide by the rules of the
Democratic party and to render faith
full and impartial service if elected.
W. L. CLARK,
Johnston, S. G.
I hereby announce that l am a
candidate for reelection to the office
of supervisor of. Edgefeld county
and solicit the support of the people,
pledging myself to abide by the re-
suit of the Democratic election.
R. N. BRoADWATER.
Desiring to again become a SER
want of the people of Edgefeld coun-
ty in the capacity of Supervisor, ]
hereby announce my candidacy for
said office and will abide by the re-
suit of the primary and support the
nominees thereof.
A. A. EDMUNDS.
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I hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of State Senate
and pledge myself to abide by the
rules of the Democratic party.
P. B. MAYSON.
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N. L. BRUNsoN.

I hereby announce that l am a
candidate for reelection as magis-
trate of the End magisterial district
of Edgefeld county and pledge my
self to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
WALLACE W. WISE.
hereby announce that I am
candidate for reelection as magis-
trate of the 9Th magisterial district,
Edgefeld county and pledge myself
to abide the rules of the Democratic
party.
Il. 80 j. E. BRYAN.
AS I feel that I can serve the peo-
Pile satisfactorily, having had 10
years experience in the discharge OF
the duties, I respectfully announce
that l am a candidate for the Office
of magistrate of the 7th magisterlal
district of Edgefeld county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic party.
If elected 1 will render faithful ser
vice.
P. w. CHEATHAM.
1 respectfully announce msSsA
for reelection to the office OF mag
istrate of the 5th district of Edge
field county, pledging myself to aoioe
the result of the primary election.
R. NJ. JOHNSON.
I respectfully announce that l am
candidate for reelection to the OIL
flee of magistrate for the 7th magls-
terial district of Edgefeld county
and pledge myself to abide the rules
of the primary election and support
the nominees of the same.
A. GILCHRIsT.
I respectfully announce that I am
candidate for the Office of magls-
trate for the third magisterial district
of Edgefeld, county and pledge my
s f to abide the rules of the Demo-
cratic party.
W. M, BURNETTE.
Johnston, S. C.
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S. MoUzoN SMITH.

I respectfully announce that am
candidate for the Office of solicitor
of the 11th Judicial Circuit and
pledge myself to abide by the rules
governing the Democratic primary
election.
T. C. CALLIsoN.
Lexington. S. C.
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M. P. WELLS.
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T. c. CALLISON.

Lexington, S. G..
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S. MEG. s1MKINs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06

ture, Go and Get It," First Ma tional release. The picture will be seen at the Ideal theatre, matinee and night, today and tomorrow.
 Briefly, it is the worlds greatest newspaper story-the story of a young and ambitious reporter who was ordered by the city editor to "go and get ii" and he went. The result was the most amazing news story of the times. It was the story of a doc tor who transplanted the brain of criminal into the skull of an ape. and the actions of this modern "Frankstein'-a terrible brute, that furnished the story.
 Woven into this bewildering story of thrills, chivalry, strife and excite ment of a newspaper reporters lift is riot of romance ard realism, and it is routed out of the routine of a great daily newspaper. The make up of great western daily is shown In the picture, something that few people have ever witnessed.
 The cast includes Pat O'Malley as the reporter, Weslry Barry as the funny copy boy, Agnes Ayres as the mystery girl, and "Rull' Montana, as the ape.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
IRELAND HAS TOO
 MANY YOUNG MEN
by Russell Browning.

(United Press Staff Correspondent. )
 Cork, Dec. 6.-"The trouble with Ireland is that there are too many young men," said Lord French. These are about the only words of the vlceroy that are quoted in Ireland. But it is rare discussion of Irish woes, political or economic, where Lord French's diagnosis is not com mented upon.
 Alderman Liam de Roiste, Sim Fein M. P. for west Cork, and one of the leaders in the attempt to divorce Ire land economically from England, pre- faced an interview with the United Press with a reference to Lord French's statement. Ireland has too many young men," said Mir. de Roiste, "if the country is to be kept purely agricultural and Irish industry handi- capped by unfair British trade regu- lations"
 "For the moment" continued De Roiste, "the majority of Irishmen are welded together in an endeavor to throw off the British yoke. Labor is found backing a decree by Dail Fire ann (Sinn Fein parliament), namely the order forbidding emigration, which
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
MEDICAL MEN MEET,
 FACE BIG PROBLEM
tBy United Preas1


 Washington, Dec. 6.-Physicians and noted men from all parts of the United States met here today for a week s conference to plan nationwide cam paign against the Great Red Plague" " phrase invented by the United States public health service to stand for two social diseases.
 The conference was called by Dr. Hugh Cumings, surgeon general of the United States.
 Practically certain cures now have been discovered and proved by medical science for the two most common so- cial diseases, according to officials of the health service. To be effective in combating the diseases in the United States, however, the cures must be un- derstood by the public, officials point out. How to get the facts across con- vincingly will be one of the problems to be discussed by the conference.
 General Pershing is one of many noted men who have accepted invita- tions to attend. Pershing is expected to describe the methods used by the military authorities to protect the A E. F. against disease in France and later in Germany.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
NEW FARM POLICY
 WILL BE OUTLINED
(Bv United Press,


 Indianapolis, Dec. 6.-Agricultural leaders from all sections assembled here today in the second annual can- vention of the American Farm Bureau Federation, to take up the problems confronting the farmer and to dis cuss measures for their solution and relief in conjunction with the formu- lation of a national agricultural poli- cy.
 The conventiN, which will continue for three days, is expected to attract one of the largest representatives gatherings of agriculturalists in the history of the country. Delegates of the million and more members of the American Farm Bureau Federation in the 33 states through which it's or ganization extends will attend. In addition, representatives of other in- dustries and business organizations with which agriculture is closely allied will be present.
 Among the speakers who will ad- dress the convention are some of the foremost agriculturists in the coun- try, authorities on banking and if nance, taxation, transportation and marketing-subjects to which the con. vention will accord a good share of its attention because of their kindred connection with farm problems-and others of natural prominence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
M'RAY PLEDGES AID
 TO ALL EDUCATION

Fayetteville, Dec. 5.-To see that all education of the state is given big step forward, to provide for the University of Arkansas to the full lest extent of the ability of the tax payers, and to set the standards for other administrations on matters of educational policy, is the programme which the. next administration of Ar kansas will follow, as outlined in talk made by T. c. McRae, governor elect, before the students and faculty of the University of Arkansas Fri day. The governor-elect and the new ly elected members of the Legislature visited the university as the last of the schools which their tour of in- spection included. During the past week they visited the universities of Missouri, Illinois, Purdue and the Iowa State Agricultural College.
 "The people of this generation have no excuse for not educating their youth, he said. "Now we only spend 2l cents out of every 5000 of our actual wealth for education. Arkan- sas must do better than this. She can and she will, because the people of the state are demanding it." Mr. Me Rae emphasized the practical side of education. "Any school which sends out students who are not qualified to make living is a failure. We want to be shown the practical results of education and we must teach our students bod to do things.
 "ln the schools which we visited we were greatly impressed by the splen- did cooperation they are receiving from the farmers of their states. Time and again We were told that without the farmers the schools could not ex- ist."
 The governor-elect showed by his remarks that he was fully conscious or the educational needs of Arkansas and that he would do his best to meet it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
EMPLOYES PRESENT
 OIL MILL WHISTLE

Perhaps the first public Christmas present of the season to be put into use was the new whistle installed Sat urday at the Conway Cotton Oil & Gin Company's plant on North Railroad avenue. The whistle, is a Christmas gift from the employees of the plant and was officially presented to P. F. Cleaver, manager, this morning.
 Conway citizens can remember that they invariably gave a start when the old wildcat" whistle at the oil mill was blown. Some time ago the whis- tie was declared a nuisance and was ordered removed. A smaller whistle was installed, but according to the employees it failed, to do justice to the dignity of the industry. Consequently a committe asked MT. Cleaver if an- other whistle could be secured. MT. Cleaver informed the committee that owning to present conditions he did not feel justified in purchasing another whistle at the present time.
 The employees, however, wanted a whistle. Quietly, petition was cir culated and each employe contributed sum of money. The whistle was ordered and arrived before Manager Cleaver knew of the movement.
 Legal blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
SHERIFF TO SELL CORN LIQUOR. CAR JURY LISTS COMPLETED
Judge Clarks Enters Order of Confis cation and Sale-Prosecuto BogIe
 Soon to Retire.

Faulkner county public schools will benefit from the seizure of the Ford car containing 10 gallons of corn whiskey here the night of November "A. Judge George W. Clark, hearing the case of "State of Arkansas, flor the benefit of Faulkner County, vs. One Ford Touring Car and Ten Gallons of Whlskey," this morning ordered the car confscated and sold, and directed Sheriff W. M. Brady to immediately destroy the liquor.
 List of grand and petit jurors for the January term of circuit court were completed this morning and turned over to Circuit Clerk w. F. Whiddon for publication 30 days before the con- vening of the court. Jury commits sioners appointed by Judge Clark were $. T. Deal, O. o. Florence and D. o. Harton, Sr. The term will be con- Vened on Monday, January IF.
 In making the order for confscation of the car and destruction of the whis- key, the court heard the evidence of Deputy Sheriff J. l. Summers, one of the officers making the seizure. MT. Summers testified as to the circum- stances of the seizure and the con- tents of the car. Prosecuting Attor- ney G. Otis Bogle then made the mo- tion for confscation. The liquor was destroyed this afternoon and the car will be sold after Sheriff Brady has given legal notice of the sale 20 days in advance of the time set. Court ad- Journed at noon after making several other orders.
 MT. Bogle made his last appearance here as prosecuting attorney, being succeeded on January 1 by W. J. Wag- goner of Lonoke. Mr. Bogle has served the district four years as pros ecutor and is highly regarded in this county. At the recent general cleo tion, he was elected state senator from the district composed of Monroe and Arkansas counties.
 Chancery court will sit tomorrow in a special session called by Chancellor Jordan Sellers.
 Orders, in addition to the confsca- ton order, made by Judge Clark this morning were as follows:
 Samuel Harrell. administrator, vs estate of Fannie Henry, judgment for plaintiff in the sum of S60.59,
 J. s. Powell, ex parte, petition for removal of disabilities filed and grant ed per precedent,
 State of Arkansas vs. Oscar Morris and "Buddio" Moore, gaming, plea of guilty as to Oscar Morris and fine of $10, Moore not in custody.
 Conway Overland Company vs Col umbus Henderson ct al, judgment for plaintiffs against Dessie Henderson and Mary Powers in the sum of $349,- 50; case as to other defendants con- tinued for want of service.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06

on its face in the present state of in- dustrial development is inimical to their own interest.
 "There is a surplus of labor that cannot be used on the tiny farms and that works to the disadvantage of trade unionism If emigration is completely restricted, it will mean the saving to the motherland of forty thousand young men who before the war annually sailed from the port of Queenstown for America
 "They are needed for the Irish Re- publican army, and for the factories that will spring up when Ireland is free"
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-06
QUARANTINE PLACED
 ON WILLARD FAMILY
(By United Press)

Kansas City, Dec. 6.-Jess Willard and his entire training camp and fam fly have been ordered under quaran- tine. Two of his children have diphtheria, according to phone mes sages from his camp. Three weeks is the estimated period of quarantine
 Willard said that the quarantine would not interfere with his training for the mill in which he will meet the winner of the Dempsey Brennan mil at New York. He will keep up his daily exercises and sparring matches with his trainers.