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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
WAGE WAR ON.
BOIL WEEVIL
Boil Weevil Community Confer
ences Among Colored Farm
ers Suggested

In delivering tobacco seed to many
colored warmers at Chamber Of Corn
mcrce Secretary Reardon has a
splendid opportunity to talk boil
wcevil to the farmers.
Several independent negro farm
erS, and by independent 1t Is
meant negro farmers who either own
their lands or are sufficiently fixed
financially and intellectually, and
there are many such, il renting land
or sharecroppnig. to say what they
shall or shall not do on their farms
that they cultivate, have said that
in as much as majority Of the far
mers of this county are negroes 1t
would be no bad idea for the EXten-
sion service of Clemson College and
the L. S. Department of Agriculture.
and the Chamber Of Commerce to ar
range for a number OF township or
community meetings for colored far
mers TO discuss boil weevil farming
or diversification, and that it VIII be
wise to furnish the negro farmers
with all the possible information ana
encouragement at the earliest posi-
BILE date before these farmers prepare
their lands for the 1920 crops. :.
Secretary Reardon assumed the re-
sponsibility of guaranteeing that IL
these co1ored farmers will call meet
ings of their fellow citizens the Cham
Der of Commerce Will supply the
speakers for the meetings from among
the bankers, merchants, white farm
ers and other business men of this
CITY and county. and that County
Agent j. Frank Williams and other
Clemson College Extension Service
exerts will do whatever they possibly
can TO put on a boil weevil propa-
ganda among our colored farmers
and to assist them in every possible
way 10 educate themselves about how
to meet boil weevil conditions.
In this connection it may be said
that there is a magnificent opportu-
nifty for hundreds of white country
merchants and land owners who rent
or share crop lands to do big piece
Of important educational and coop
erative work, and it should BE- done
Immediately, before plans are made
and lands prepared for the 192o
crops.
There are no citizens more vitally
interested in what is going to happen
on the farms during the next two or
three years than the white county
merchant and farm land owner They
are located right in the midst OF
thousands of negro farmers, are in
closer touch with and WELD naturally
a much greater influence with these
negro farmers than do the city or
town business men.
Why not have these country mer-
chants get busy without moments
delay and call upon their colored fel-
low citizens in every community Of
importance like Rembert. Dalzell,
Borden. Hagood, Mayesville, Oswego.
Shiloh, Trinity, Tindals. Bethel, Con-
cord, Privateer, Wedgefeld, State
burg. Salem, Pleasant Grove, and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
CLUB GIRLS HENS
ARE PROFIT MAKERS

81 am a poultry club member, and
my records show that this year the
net profits from my chickens We're
s525.35." This is the report Of Val
erie Henning, of Panoia County, Miss.
who at 16 holds the championship OF
her State in poultry club work. She.
with six other Mississippi girls and
two chaperones. recently visited
Washington. The f1ve-day trip was
a prize offered by Mississippi bankers
and business men to the girl in each
district of the State who made the
largest profit in her club work.
Miss Henning has been a member
for two years of one Of the poultry
clubs supervised by the United States
Department of Agriculture and the
State colleges.
To obtain her start in club work
she borrowed $3.50 from local
bank. With this money a pen of
Barred Plymouth Rocks. consisting
of four hens and one cockerel. was
bought. The profits from her chick
ems last year her first flock for 1919
consisted of two cockereis and 19
hens BY the use Of trap nests and
leg bands, the record as layer Of
each hen had been observed, and
only the good egg producers We're
kept. From January 1 TO October II
the 19 biddies laid 2,S40 eggs. Miss
Henning sells nearly all of the eggs
for Matching purposes: but the bird'
she raises, aside from the culls br;n:
from sl5 to $40 a pen.
The money this club girl has ma1'
through her poultry work is beins
used to pay her way through an aG
ricultural high school.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
THE PRESIDENT
NEEDS QUIET
Not Able to Have Watchnight
Party in His Room

Washington, Dec. 31.-President
Wilson will spend New Years day
quietly. White House officials dis
closed today that he overtaxed him
self on his birthday Sunday. when he
celebrated the occasion by having the
members Of his family present. conse-
it is considered improbable
that he Will hold watch party in
his sick room tonight
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
BIG BUSINESS YEAR|DECKER is
A SOREHEAD
Was Removed From Post at Re.
quest of State Depart
ment

Washington. Dec. 31.-Discussing
The refusal sof Rear Admiral Decker
TO accept the navy cross on the ground
that it was inadequate' reward for
services performed by him as naval
attache at Madrid during the war,
Secretary Daniels today disclosed the
fact that Decker was removed from
that post at the request Of the State
department acting upon representa-
ions from Ambassador Willard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
MEXICANS IGNORE
AMERICAN NOTE
Foreign Office Refuses to Dis.
euss Mazatlan Case

Mexico City. Dec 31-Foreign Of
fee officials declare they have moth
ing to make public regarding the two
American sailors under arrest at
Mazatlan. 1t is understood the sail
ors have the freedom Of the city but
they are still facing trial
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
HUN SOCIALISTS
PLAN STRIKE
To Be a Protest Against High
Cost of Food

Paris. Dec. 31.-Independcnt Social
ist circles in Berlin are carrying or
an agitation in favor of a general
strike as a protest against a new In
crease in the cost of food, according
to the Frankfort Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
GOOD NEWS FOR FARMERS


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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03

Louisville. Dec. s1.-Republican
leaders in Kentucky are grooming
Governor Morrow as vice presidentla
candidate, according to an announce-
ment made here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
ENGLISH AIRMEN
FIGHT SAVAGES
British Squadron Sent to Upper
Nile Region

Cairo, Dec 31.-An air squadron
IS joining in the punitive expedition
against Dinka tribesmen who attacked
British column in the upper Nile re-
gion early this month.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
ARREST WOMAN
MAN KILLER
Beatrice Vester Held For Muir
der in Michigan

Mount Clemens, Mich. Dec. 81
Cecil Beatrice Veste,', who was locat-
ed yesterday by reporters of the Chi
caeo HeraldEXaminer was surrend-
cred TO the authorities here this morn
ing and was placed in Jail on the
charge Of numbering J. Stanley
Brown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-03
FILIPINOS WANT
INDEPENDENCE
Another Mission on the Way to
America

Manila, Dec 31-The second ESH-
ippine mission seeking Independence
for the islands at the hands Of he
United States government sailed for
San Francisco Monday. ssssss
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
Theda Bara at the Lamara

Theda Bara in The Lure of Ambi- tion" is the Lamara's attraction for the final showings today. Theda Bara is in a class entirely by herself in the world of motion pictures. Her extraor- dinary screen contributions have created the greatest sensations in the silent drama. and she has steadily climbed to the topmost pinnacle of fame through the sheer merit of her wonderful ability
 In "The Lure of Ambition she will be found by an exceptional cast. and her story for this release is equally as strong as any she has ever offered the public.
 The western added attraction is Hoot Gibson in Texas Kid.''
 Tomorrow starts the engagement of Tom Mix in what has been reviewed as the fastest western picture he has ever made-"Desert Love"
 Peacock
 Miss Ray Meeks leads a long list of contenders for first honors and the $100 diamond ring in the popularity contest which is being staged at the Peacock. Miss Lois Johnson is second. Mildred Smith. third; Dorothy Blain fourth, and Alice Smith. fifth. Many others in the race are believed to be holding back votes for a finel grand rush for the prize at the finish, which will be next Monday night
 As the male escorts are being called
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
HE INITIATES IF
 IRREGULARITIES IN
 STATE LAND DEPT.

Intimating that there were irregular lties in the state land department, Wiley E. Jones, attorney general, yes terday for the first time since the an nouncement was made that he, as a member of the state land board, re- quested the resignation of W. A Moeur IS land commissioner, admitted that the rumoES might not be without foun- datlon when he announced that he mlght be q candidate for reelection.
 My fight. if a candidate for re- election, will be that no man or cor aoration shall pay one dollar for land eases beyond that fixed by law. and shall use every effort to end the ru- 1lors Of Irregularities in the land de- partrnent," said MT. Jones
 The attorney general went a. bit fur lher and stated that the rumors hurt Inc state and all officials connected with the department
 T am against any candidate for gov srnor who is not with me in the posi- lion have taken" declared the mem per of the land board, who previous to the statement made yesterday had maintained a studied silence on land board affairs, even to denying any Snowledge of a letter that is said to nave been sent demanding Moeur's resignation and signed by Jones. H. s. Ross, state treasurer, and Jesse Boyce. state auditor. Nit Simms, secretary
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
PHOENIX MAN RETURNS
 4 BOOSTER FUR YUMA.

Doane Merrill. state examiner re- turned yesterday from Yuma where he has been for the past two weeks on official business. In the two weeks that Mr. Merrill spent in Yuma he became an ardent booster for the city. which he declares is growing by leaps and bounds
 The building activity impressed the state official particularly. and he was pleased to note that one of the inn provements is a $200.000 grammar school building, while another is an SS0,000 city hall A public library also is under course of construction and Merrill states that smaller business buildings arc being built rapidly. while there is a corresponding increase in building in the residential district.
 Street paving is another improve ment Mir. Merrill approved. but the big future he secs ahead is to result from the reclamation projects being advanced in that section and which are developing the mesa. MT. Merrill pointed out that there is now unsold less than 300 acres of the vast amount of public land that was opened last fall. During the first sale the laRd went at the rate of $100.0o0 an hour for F consecutive Hours
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
Forest Park


 Don't tell me the lights are shin ing anywhere but there.' A million of them are to blaze forth at Forest Park tonight. Around the big, re- freshing, perfectly sanitary swimming pool. in and out everywhere along the beautiful wooded walks and paths, all around the big ball room, high up on it's roof-truly 1t will be the sone bright spot"
 Scintilating brightness will prevail within the ball room, too. for on Satur- day night the merrymaking of the week is sure to reach it's height. Earl Burnett, leading Toft's novelty orches- tra. will furnish music of that quality which has "a thrill with every note" and fascinating Olive Ann Alcorn will be seen in dance numbers exquisite.
 Saturday should prove a popular day for family parties for the kiddies are home from school. A little pool especially for them and a merry go round can not help bat delight them. There is no admittance charge to enter the park during the daytime, either. Lunches which are at once delicious and satisfying may also be obtained.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
CLARENCE" COMES
 ID THE ELKS FRIDAY

At the E,lks' theater on Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, George C. Tyler's Chicago company from the Blackstone theater will present Booth Tarkington's latest comedy, "Clarence.' The organization will come here almost immediately after the close of the long Chicago run and is heading for an all- summer tour of the Pacific coast. The success of the New York .'CIarence" company has been unprecedented for a non musical show. It has been play ing at the Hudson theater during all of the past winter. and indications are that it will remain there throughout the hot months. MT. Tyler is sending the Chicago company here with ex- actly the same cast that appeared so long a time at the Blackstone theater It includes George Kelly, Robert Adams, Byron Beasley, Grace Eilkins, Ruth Gordon, Betty Murray, Joe Wal lace, Clara Blandick. James T. Ford and Guy d'Enncry
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
American

Saturday night crowds never fail to find the American a. truly delightful spot in which to finish, up the evening after shopping or a show. Whether to listen or to dance the pleasure is just as sure to be found, for King Brady and his talented musicians play skill fully chosen programs selected from the very best music of the day.
 The fact that the American is re- mainIng open in spite of MT. and Mrs. Toft devoting much of their time to Forest Park, is continually meeting with satisfaction, too It is really not the least bit warm there yet. for the ventilation through the open spaces at the top is most excellent
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08

of state and candidate for governor, did not sign the letter, it is said, and the signature of the governor who was out of town, was not on the letter, accord ing to runior.
 Jones, in making the informal an nouncement, said he was prompted to make a statement because of the fact that he had been asked if he were a. candidate for various state offices.
 T have never been candidate for governor. nor United States senator, nor do I expect to be. As there are so many important matters of the great est interest to the people pending in the attorney generals office and before the state land department, I may feel that should ask the people to permit me to finish the work upon which I am engaged, though I make no announce ment now for anything"
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08

to the grave of Nina Lee Deloney. one of his 25 wives. in Imperial valley, will be shown at the Columbia theater to- day as part of an extraordinary pro- gram.
 NaZfmova in Stronger Than Death one of the biggest dramatic successes of her entire career. will be another feature of the program for the last times today. The story .s an adapta- tion by Charles Bryant of l. A. R. Wylie's brilliant novel of Anglo Indian life. It is said to be repIete with thrills and compelling dramatic climaxes that grow out of an abortive mutiny and massacre of the English planned by the fanatical Hindu natives
 The second of the series of Will Rogers "Illiterate Digests" is also in cluded for the last times today, to- gether with a Lyons Moran comedy and q Ford Weekly. Altogether the program is one of the biggest values which the Columbia has offered in many weeks
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
BREAD FAMINE IN CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI. O., May 6.-Cincin- nati is facing a bread famine, a com rnittee of the bakers club told Mayor John Calvin late today. Less than 25 per cent of normal output is available, the mayor was told, owing to a strike of union bakers. and Cincinnati will be 450.000 loaveS short tomorrow, accord ing to the secretary of the club.
 The bakers. who were receiving S24 per week for day and s26 for night work, voted to strike yesterday. when refused an increase of s9 per week.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
Madee Kennedy at the Strand

Madge Kennedy, recognized as one of the most charming comediennes in screendom, finishes her engagement at the strand with the screenings today, where she is offering her side splitting comedy drama, Strictly Confidential"
 A story highly novel in treatment, and thoroughly original in theme, the opportunities are ever present for every member of the exceptional cast to score and score heavily. In the leading role Madge Kennedy is simply alluring, and her comedy is infectious as it is spontaneous, as refreshing as it is wholesome.
 On the same program, the Strand is offering the Outing Chester pictures, and the Fox News.
 Tomorrow starts the engagement ot John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08

upon to buy an unusual number of tickets for the fair contenders in the popularity contest, Manager Walter Willis Powell has decided il will be only fair to reverse the tables the night following the closing of the contest and stage a Leap Year party. So Tues day night men will be admitted to the Peacock free of charge, while the fe- male escorts will dig down in their well. wherever they do dig for the dimes, and pay all expenses for the party. including drinks and dances
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
BIG ENDOWMENT FUND

CHICAGO, May 6.--An endowment fund of $25.o0o.o00 with which to prose cute activities among Catholic organiz- ations in America and in foreign coun- Catholic laymen's council of the Ma tional Catholic Welfare council, it was announced following the organization of the laymen's council by representa- tives from I'll Catholic societies a. a meeting that closed today.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUMONT NEWS |S BIC ATTRACTION AT
 COLUMBIA THEATER

Gaumont News, the worlds fastest news service. has scored another big scoop for its Phoenix representative
 the Columbia theater. in a sensational one-reel film of the worlds most fa- nous Bluebeard. Walter Watson, alias Walter Huirt. This spectacular film, which shows the arch -bigamist leading a group of Los Angeles police officers
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
GOING TO ITALY

SAN FRANCISCO. May 6.--Paul ScharrenberS, secretary of the Cali fornia State Fedora ton of Labor, left today for Geneoa, Italy, where he will attend the International Seafarers convention. to be held there on June 10. With Andrew E'uruseth he will represent the International Seamens s union of America at the convention.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
OPPOSE AMERICAN ACTION

PITTSBURG, May e.-The Interna- tional Protestant league through it's headquarters here tonight expressed opposition to the action of the eighty eight Irish American congressman" who yesterday sent a protest to British governmnet officials against the hold ing of Irish prisoners without trial.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-08
"The Dummy" at the Hi,

Jack Pickford in his Paramount suc- cess. The Dummy closes his engage ment when the final showings of this feature today.
 Fast becoming known as the pre- mier juvenile actor of America, Jack Pickfords interpretation of young manhood stands without an equal There is a something so delightfully."- different and so entirely human in his portrayals that one cannot but ad mire his characterizations from the en- tertaining value and unusual appeal "The Dummy is a story of boyhood that rings true in it's direct hold on the heart strings, furnishes enough action in its intense moments to thoroughly satisfy those lovers of the drama who go in for this sort of thing, while the comedy lightenS the serious moments in an admirable manner.
 Tomorrow begins the engagement of Rex Beach's The Girl From Outside" !"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
fires AND ACCIDENTS USHER IN THE new YEAR
LATE NEWS BULLETIN
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2-Republi-
can and Democratic leaders of the
Senate today gave their attention to
negotiations for possible compro-
mise on the Peace Treaty. Senator
Lodge conferred with Senator Nc
Nary of the mild rescvationist
group and discussed with him how
far the Republicans of that group
would go with the modifying reser-
vations which were approved by the
Senate majority at the last session Of
Congress. Several other senators
also saw Mr.. Lodge.
Democratic leader Hitchcock con-
ferred with Senator Swanton of Vir-
ginia, consistent supporter of the
Administration in the Peace Treaty
fight and with Senator King of Utah,
who voted for reservations. The
discussions today We're principally in
regard to Article 10 but so far neith-
CT side has offered suggestions which
will be accepted by the opposing side.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
MANY MASONS
DANCE THE
OLD YEAR OUT
The Temple the Scene We'd
nesday Night of a Bril-
liant Assemblage

The New Years eve social at the
Masonic Temple Wednesday night
was the most successful of these
affairs ever held and the entertain
ment committee deserve the highest
praise for giving the $50 Masons and
their friends that attended one fine
time from start to finish. A choice
entertainment of music and readings
opened the festivities of the evening.
Frank II. Brooks had charge Of the
vocal music and the singers were }. B.
Campbell, c. Roy Calderwood, Ralph
f. Howes, G.. A. Brodien, DR.. Dale
S. Atwood, Harold O. French and
Mr. Brooks. M. H. Starr presided at
the piano and Miss Anna +. Burke
assisted in the flag song. Tia Niles
Jackson of Morrisville added greatly
to the entertainment by vocal selec-
tions and rccitas. She is an old
favorite in st. Johnsbury and her re-
pertoire Wednesday night was var
led in character, dramatic in the rem
dering, and greatly pleased the aud
ience. The male singers added much
to the program by their fine singing.
The grand march was led by Mr..
and Mrs. w. V. Orcutt and before
the line unwound each had received a
paper cap which was worn through
out the evening. Mrs. Wilkes orches-
ira furnished the usual catchy music
for the dancing. Refreshments were
served at II o'clock and general
expectancy was in the air as lie hour
of midnight drew near. A.s
The new year feature was one of
the most impressive and inspiring
ever seen by the audience. With
lights dimmed the male chorus sang
"Holy Night, Silent Night" and into
the large audience room stalked, old
Father Time carrying his sythe and
leading little girl dressed in white,
emblematic of the new year. Hand
in hand they walked around the dar-
kened hall until IL strokes of the bell
announced the arrival of the new
year. Father Time stepped aside o.
the fair maiden greeted all wit
Continued on page
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
WEATHER

Fair toniahtand. Saturday.
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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02

Raymond, the three year old son,
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl W. Stinson,
died New Years eve as the result of
taking a lot of laxative pills few
hours before. The father had just
bought the pills and brought the
bottle home and placed it on the
third shelf in the cupboard. While
Mrs. Stinson was busy with her
work the little fellow climbed up to
the cupboard, took the bottle, broke
the seal and ate some of the pills
which contained both strychnine and
belladonna in small quantities.
Twenty Of the pills had been taken
from the bottle and the doctor was
liable to save the child's life.