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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-07

torted Chatterer. who isn't the best of
friends with his cousin. Happy Jack.
..If 1 don't know as much about the
Squirrel family as YOU do may I never
find another nut as long as I live. But
at that, am not at all sure I know all
there Is to know. And if there is some
thing more to know know I want to
know It. It would be fun to go to school
for. q while. What do you say. Peter. to
having me 60 along with your
Peter replied that he thought 1t
would be q very fine thing and that
Chatterer never would regret it. So
Chatterer winked at his cousin. Hap
py Jack. and started along after Peter
only. Of course. he kept in the trees
while Peter was on the ground. Hap
by Jack hesitated until the others
were almost out Of sight. Then curl
osity got the best Of him and he start
ed after tho others.
So It was that Old Mother Natures
| school was just doubled that morning
Ia surprising growth you will admit
There were present Peter Rabbit. his
cousin, Jumper the Hare and the two
Squirrel cousins, Happy Jack tn,
Gray Squirrel and Chatterer tho Ref
Squirrel.
! Copyright 1920. by T. W. BHrgess)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-07
As 4 81 nPORT for exhausted. nerv-

bT eAlauStt ucTk-
Gus, OverwO r X e d
women, n o I il ing
can do as much aa
DIR. Pierce's Favor
lite Pre- scriptiOn.
1t regulates and
assists all the nat-
ura al functions,
n yer conflicts
with them. and ID
strengthens a n d
builds up the fe-
male system In n
way OF it's own
Nursing mothers
and women gener-
lIIy will find it ey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
Police Retirements.

Seven police officers, having reached
the age of seventy years, have been
notified by the Commissioners that on
the LIST of September they will be
transferred to the retired list. The
police services of these men range
from twenty to forty-nine years, the
youngest in point of service having
Joined the force in 1900. His next
senior colleague has been police.
man since 1883. The other five men
group together, their services dating
from 1880, 1874, 1873, 1872 and 1871
Capt. Mulhall, the dean of this squad
of retiring policemen, has worn tho
'buttons" for nearly half q century.
1t is stated that some of the mon
thus selected for retirement arc anx.
ious to continue on active duty and
feel that they are still capable Of Dor.
forming such service. They should a..
suredly be given the benefit Of any
doubt there may be on this question
As In tho case Of tho departments
employees. these elders should DO hold
as long as they are capable Of dis,
charging this tasks to which they have
boon assigned. 1t is true that IL thes
are retired promotions saa be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

many has seldom been weaker than
it is today.
In New Jersey Mr.. Nugent will have
the aid of Gov. Edwards. Both are
wets-as wet as the Atlantic ocean
and their hope is of bringing wet re.
publicans into camp. Prohibition is
the only issue in which they are in
terested. If they could so order, both
the eighteenth amendment and the
Volstead act would go by the board.
Mr. Taggart, easily the most power
full democrat in Indiana, is candi-
date for the United States Senate, and
has that additional spur to do his
best this year. The best will be nee
essary. The republicans are united
and well led, and Mr.. Harding is their
next door neighbor.
The successor of Roger Sullivan has
yet to show his quality as politician.
But now is his chance. He could not
ask for a better. The republicans of
Illinois are faction torn; and if he is
the right man for his job he ought to
realize something out of the Thomp-
son Lowden row.
Such, and so circumstanced, are the
men upon whose skill and activity the
fortunes of Gov. Cox largely rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
The Pilgrim Tercentenary.

President Wilson calls for nation
wide observance December 81 next of
the three hundredth anniversary of
the landing of the Pilgrims, and names
a commission of three to represent the
United States on that occasion. Prep
arations are already in progress
for this observance, with pageantry
planned both at the scene of the land
ing and elsewhere throughout the
country. The Presidents suggestion is
that the tercentenary should be OBJ
served everywhere with special patri-
otto services, particularly in the edu-
cational institutions, "to the end that
salutary and patriotic lessons may be
drawn from the fortitude and perse-
verance and the ideals of this little
band of sturdy men and women who
established on this continent the first
government based on
the great principle of just law and its
equal application to all, and thus
planted the seed from which has sprung
a mighty nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
Rate by Mail-Payable In Advance
Maryland and Virginia.
The Stump and the Campaign.

On his initial stumping tour Gov
Cox will make four speeches in Ohio
three at Columbus, and one at Canton
two in Indiana-one at South Bend
and the other at Evansville; two in
West Virginia-both at Wheeling; one
in Pennsylvania-at Pittsburgh-and
one in New York city.
This cannot be described as barn
storming. All the places named are
important in the political world; and
in his home state and in Indiana and
in New York the candidate will be
not only in debatable territory, but in
territory in which the debate is to be
strenuous to a degree.
Every pains will be taken, of course
to make these meetings rousers in
point of size and enthusiasm. The
party managers, local and national
will see to it that the candidate gets
q good send-off.
Later will come the long trip through
the west; and that, too, will be ar.
ranged with regard to the importance
Of stopping places, and their value in
the campaign. The candidate is per.
sonally a stranger in that section, and
the voters will be getting their first
view of the man who, by good manage
ment and staying qualities. was put
over at San Francisco.
The stump is the thing. Candidates
for even the highest place under the
government can afford to visit the
people at their principal centers and
discuss with thep. face to face the
issues of the day. Such visits quicken
the pulse of both orator and audience.
They waken interest where interest
has been lacking, and increase it
where it exists. Since Mr.. Blaine's
famous campaign in 1884 presidential
aspirants have become familiar figures
on the stump and added to the inter
est of campaigns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
No Military Aid for Poland.

Though no official announcement has
been made regarding the outcome of
the conference between the British
and French premiers at Hythe, it is
clearly understood that the program
agreed upon there is virtually de-
cision against military campaign
| in aid of Poland An unofficial an
nouncement to that effect has been
made at Paris, but no definite state
ment will be forthcoming until the
British premier makes his report to
parliament, probably today. The
French statement is to the effect that
| it was deemed impractieable and un-
necessary to send allied troops to
Poland, that the integrity Of Poland's
western frontier was guaranteed, and
that blockade measures against Russia
might possibly be taken later.
Reason for the use of the word Gin
practicable" as applied to military
campaign is perhaps to be found in
the action taken by the British labor
party which in meeting has declared
that allied warfare against Russia in
behalf of Poland would be "crime
against humanity" which the British
workingmen would resist to the ut
most. Furthermore, the national lib
eral party of parliament, numbering
about thirty members, has recorded its
Opposition to any military Intervention.
In these circumstances the British
government is plainly not in a posi-
ton to move with military measures
in Poland's behalf
The statement that Poland's western
frontiers are guaranteed is interpreted
as meaning that any attempt by Ger
many to move forces into Poland from
the west will meet with immediate al
lied resistance and reprisal. But of
what profit, it may be asked, will
this be to Poland if the Russians flow
in and occupy all Of that country up
to the western frontier7
A blockade, it is to be noted, is not
Immediately to be undertaken, but is
held as possible future move. Dis
cussion has been had with the Scan
dinavian states regarding the practi-
cability of full blockade and en-
barge on exports to Russia. But &C.
cording to recent accounts Russia has
enough war munitions for a fve-year
campaign. She can subsist on her own
supplies for long period. The block
ade will, therefore, be Of little in
jury to her as respects the present
campaign. The French regard the
blockade plan as of small Importance.
Meanwhile the Russian forces are
continuing to advance, and the fall
Of Warsaw within a week is confident
ly predicted from Moscow. The mo-
mentary stihfenins of the Polish lines
has been followed by a weakness which
has gwen the Russian forces position
after position. Yet Marshal Foch is
quoted as expressing the belief that
the Polish position is not hopeless, and
that if her forces and her military
material are quickly organized she
may yet be able successfully to de-
fend her frontiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
The Southern Republicans.

The republican candidate for Presi
dent and the managers Of the repub
hcan campaign are giving their south
ern brethren some encouragement, the
value of which time alone can deter
mine. Mr.. Harding assures the Texas
republicans by wire Of his sympathy
with their efforts to build up a fight.
ing organization in that state, while
the republican national committee has
arranged for giving special attention
to the south this year.
These things may be but gesture
but as the gesture is unusual it is
worthy of note.
The argument in support Of this
gesture is that the new times, which
are expected to show some political
changes in other sections, should show
changes also in the south. They are
producing divisions in the democratic
party. Can these divisions be cult.
waited to the profit of the republican
partys
That is the problem. There are an.
swers yes, and answers no. The old
time democratic leaders fout the sug
Sestion. They feel absolutely safe be-
hind their local election laws and thei1
years of control.
This effort to make dent in the
south will be under the general direc
tien Of Representative Slemp of Vir.
sinia- He resides in one of the very
few republican strongholds in the
south, and has been a member of Con.
gress for dozen years. He is rated
- a good politician, and a man Of
enterprise. He knows his section, and
has large business connections.
With the democrats of New Eng.
land active, and the republicans of the
south sitting up and taking notice
there is assurance of truly national
campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
A Cox Quartet.

The opponents of Gov. Cox hold that
he was nominated by cabal Of bosses !;
that Murphy of N1v York. Nusent of
New Jersey, Taggart Of Indiana and
the successor Of Roger Sullivan laid
their heads together before going to
San Francisco, agreed upon the Buck
eye executive as the new leader of
the democracy, and put him over at
the convention. This makes them re.
sponsible for him in the campaign
Can they carry their respective states
3or the ticket7
Tnmmany is not in the best Of shape.
True, Gov. Smith ID a Tammany man.
bot in the circumstances that exist he
*-- little rswss. He 10 bsitsd around
~ EsYseAsss psxsr. II tAs city Tan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

but tho force will lose tho benefit Of
their long experience.
It Is to be hoped that the Commits.
sionsrs will give heed to the pleas Of
such Of these men as wish to remain
on active duty for q little longer and
are physically capable Of discharging
their duties, possibly in positions Of
less responsibility. Retirement should
not be imposed as an injury or an in
Justice, but should be granted as re-
ward for faithful service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
Gun Play.

"I have heard" remarked the man
who is always looking for thrills
'that six.shooter sometimes plays an
important part in a Crimson Gulch
poker gamo."
"You heard right" replied Three
Finger Sam. "Only last night Cactus
Joe pulled six.shoeter at the psy.
Geological moment ind took posses
sion Of oil tho wealth in sight"
"Did he hurt anybodtT
"Hc did. When ho, bein' broke and
apparently desperate, showed that old
weapon In Dc tho equivalent of tls
for bluff raise, an got away with IL, ]
mover saw such A pitiful collection OF
wounded feoiin's."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Any decision on the creation by the
league of nations council of an inter
national general staff is now denied
by the Paris foreign news. Col.
House may vet decide to give the
world the benefit of his association and
expert knowledf n keeping it ac
curately inforr what the league
is doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

A number of Italian immigrants are
coming to this country. News of
Ponzi's operations may have revived
the old superstition about money be-
ing picked up in the streets Of Amer
lean cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
The Brain and the Stomach.

"Wouldn't that woman give you your
dinner for sawin' up a pile Of wood''
asked Meandering Mike.
eyes," answered Flooding Pete,
"But / called the deal off. As soon
as 1 looked at the wood pile I lost my
appetite"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
Getting OF Easy.

The messenger said, IT am pleased to
report
They won't shoot you at sunrise or try
you in court.
Abdication is all that's requested Of
you."
He earnestly answered, IT hope it is
true!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

An arrangement by which in the
course of formalities retiring Vice
President could be called on for a few
speeches might contribute som ething
of geniality as well as wisdom to a
campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Serious Season.
When thermometers remind US that It's
hotter than the deuce,
And the locust in the treetop keeps in
quiring "Whats the use!"
I should like to know the reason
People always choose this season
For turning every sort of mental agi-
tation looses
When we wonder If some giant has us
noted on his list
Of viands as we simmer in a super
heated mist,
Why must we hit series
Of deep economic queries
To some Of which it's probable that
answers don't exist?
Uncle Bill Bottletop notices that
since there's no more treating you
hardly ever hear a crowd singing ooh,
He's Jolly Good Fellow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Bolsheviki say they are saving
Poland from the land owners. Just
whom they are saving it for is not
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

About all that can be learned of
Ponzi's business is that it consists Of
giving away money and keeping Sc
cfet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

There are statesmen who never ex-
pected to see the day when a cam
paign could be conducted without ref
erences to protection and free trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Europe has so many quarrels Of long
standing that statesmen have difficulty
in foreseeing when and where one is
going to break out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Liquor smugglers cannot be expect
cd to have enough moral sense to pre-
vent them from being INSCRIPTIONS
prohteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Germany is beginning to wonder
whether Lenin is not a holder warrior
than Hindenberg and a shrewder diplo-
mat than Bernstorff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Villa is lucky in finding himself
financed for the placid life, but it may
be doubted whether he will learn to
enjoy it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

A coming system naturally encoun
tiers difficulties in deciding which shall
be regarded as the more select circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

Sovietists have invariably claimed
that they were conducting fight in
order to do the enemy favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10
The Genial Host.

"Was IL a joy Fidsi"
Ter everybody but ms," answered
Mr.. Chugs;ns, IT was Myiag the gase=
line AID seadastias the interviews
With the Bei;ea,s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

The big demonstration in the way of
congratulations is scheduled for the
next day after election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-10

The sphinx role appears to have
been taken up by Col. Bryan where
Col. House left it of.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

gard me story as roorback. I never
saw fists so numerous as on that occa-
sion. couldn't see anything else for
while. and they landed on me in
many unexpected places, and / don't
remember time when l was so en-
harraSSed.
"Fretsinger explained afterward
that he merely tapped me gently be-
cause | was a venerable man, Old
enough to be his grandfather. In that
ease | never want to become involved
in an argument with him when ne Is
in earnest. I had black eye for n
week after this recital. and my nose
has never satisfied me since. Every
fine I came downtown. l had to "X-
rlain to a thousand people that l black
encd nv eve while splitting kindling,
or that dropped sad-iron on 1t.
There is nothing more Illuminating
than q black eye. and ! made up my
mind that I'd try TO realize my ad-
yanced age thereafter. and behave my
self like a grave and reverend man.
Put no sooner had my eye recov-
cred than I was in trouble again.
saw some young men wrestling, and
paused to point out that they didnt I
know the rudiments Of the game. l
assured them that in my younger days
| was a holy terror. and I didn't think
that my hand had lost its cunning.
It would afford me genuine happiness,
7 said. to show them how wrestling
was done in the palmy days OF Null
doom and Whistler.
$50 removed my coat and vest and
went into executive session with q
husky young man who had no respect
for gray hairs. l aR not sure about
what followed, but I think he must
have thrown me over his head. Any
how. | made q great dent in the earth
with my person, and | was so sore for
two weeks that had to take myself
around in a wheelbarrow. OF course,
am determined to make no more bad
breaks of the kind, but haven't much
confidence in myself, and tomorrow
you may see me climbing tree half
Il mile high, tc show some boys how
to rob birds nests"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
Twins STRANGELY Linked.

Albert Grierson and Walter Grier-
son, st. Louis twins. were members
of the same company. and each wore
q small diamond ring md a watch and
chain In France. Albert lost the stone
of his ring and few days later Wal
ter lost the stone of his. Then Albert
lost his watch and chain and soon af-
terward Walters disappeared. Then
Albert was wounded and Walter fol-
lowed suit. And now they intend to
marry irwin sisters, Geraldine and
Blendine SmaIley of Sheldon, nl.-ln-
diaaapolis News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

nempted to do some idiotic thing, and
have to suppress such impulses with
mailed fist. It's all the outcome OF
vanity. A man hates to admit that
he's a back number. He wants to
assure the plain people that, notwith-
standing his gray whiskers and string
halted legs, he's a four-horse team
with q dog under the wagon, when
A comes to athletic skill.
q was in the livery barn the other
evening, when young Fretsinger be-
gan explaining that he had been tax
ing boxing lessons from one Of the
old masters. He had learned all the
tricks Of the game, and was just suf-
fering agonies because there was no
body present who would stand up and
exchange scientific swats with him.
I'm my younger days, If do say 1t
myself, 1 was star performer In
the ordinary Observation-Disclosures
form of combat, but never was worth
shucks at boxing. Nobody knows that
better than l do. Why, then. did l
inform Fretsinger that l would be glad
to spar few rounds with him? 1t
surely was vanity and nothing else.
I had an idea that. while he might
have plenty of the fancy stuff on
hand, 1 might land one Of my old-time
lawmakers; in which case / felt sure
fhe town would soon be ringing with
the story Of an old mans prowess.
$50 I took off my long jmswinger
coat, and my vest, and stood up for
battle. If anybody tells you, my
friends, that Fretsinger doesn't know
sssow 20 WELD his hands. you may re-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
ALI Qepends.

Can you support my daughter In
the STYLE she's been accustomed to?'
asked the father Of the young man
who sought his daughter in marriage.
"Well," replied the young man
thoughtfully. "iS she strong for a 5000
baby grand piano or So talking ma
chine?"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

tor says d e
wrench h e d his
back so he'll be
in bed for several
days"
Disasters or
that sort usually
happen to tn e
graybeard W b o
tries TO demon
strate that he
isn't any older
than he was forty
years ago." COM
mented the village
patriarch. Tm
alw avs bein 6
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
Wen It's Fire Phrass

WeV, IT'S FEe FhraSs.
II he were aware of the phrase the
purSuin. motorcycle cop might inform
you some time as he drew alongside,
that the race is not always to the
swift.-Mohawk Messenger.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
GAY OLD MEN

kSCAM JAGWAY was trying TO be
e. - funny, this morning" related
Pie horse doctor. 'He saw some boys
4 $urning handspringS, and undertook
% show them how the trick used to be
done in the halcyon days, and the doc
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
Feminine inconsistency.

W., IS il that the girl who won't
with err VIII ieI MN gel q strangle
hold nn her on a dance floor and
squeeze her until you can't tell the cor
set ribs from the other kind?-Florida
Tip,oc- -TTpinn
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
Economy.

Here is a fine tonic which will
quickly bring back your husbands ap-
petite"
Dear me, doctor. I've been getting
along so fine with my market money
since he lost his appetite Boston
Transcript.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
a Good Wish.

Candidat day is also my
birthday.
Fr,end-Good I hope you WILL
have many happy returns.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
The Compromise.

nc SOH1pTVHhSS.
"Does your wife object to your
playing golf?"
"No. we've made compromise"
THAT SOP"
yep. She's perfectly willing to have
me play the game. but she insists on
my not talking about it after I get
home"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
GASOLINE SYSTEMS

Oil Tanks and Pumps, Air Comput-
ing Scales, Floor Scales, Show Cases,
Account Registers, Rebuilt Cash Reg
listers, Safes, Store Fixtures. THE
HAMILTON SALES CO., Columbia,
S. c. 1-29-f
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

Everything in Baggett's Store is
offered at reduced prices, preparatory
to moving January, 1st.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

Just received, a carload Of Red Rust
Proof Seed Oats. Nesmith-Flowers
Co., Kingstree, S. C. 1l-4-f.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02
Corn-Fed Hogs Wanted.

1 will pay highest market prices for
corn-fed hogs. See me before selling.
H. A. Miller, Proprietor Peoples Mar
ket. 9-23-d.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

Rub-My- -Tism cures bruises, cuts,
burns, sores, etc
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-12-02

666 breaks cold quicker than any
remedy we know.