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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Larcest Tunnel in the World.

Notwithstanding the war, the largest
tunnel in the world is we'll under
course of construction in France, it's
object being to give Marseilles eonnec-
ton with Paris and the interior OF
the country in general by RAJ! and wa
ter. Tie canal will provide ample wa
terway for barges. The new harbor
and tine cutting of ship canal, actual
IL tunneled through solid rock for FIVE
long miles, joining the old harbcr and
the Mediterranean to the River Rhone.
The Rhone's upper stretches are PLACID
and already are used extensively for
barge navigation, but near Marseilles
the stream is far too turbulent for
commerce. A range OF hills had pre-
vented the construction Of canal in
days gone by. Now with France en-
ergized by the war and with the neces-
sity for the canal emphasized there
by, the tunnel is being cut and the
canal will soon be opened. The work
was begun in 1911-12, and has been
continued through the war. By this
canal and links already available,
barges can be sent from the Mediter-
ranean to the English channel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08

The: Boy Scouts of Sumter contrib
iuted their full share towards making
the Confederate Reunion success
and in ,ninistering to the comfort and
convenience OF the old soldiers. They
were cheerful and untiring workers
and placed themselves at the beck and
call OF the senior members of the
many committees, They were indis-
spensable in assisting the reception and
housing committees and almost every
other committee would have found
their labor much more trying than it
was. without the aid of the Scouts. All
Eho dad a part in making the stay
offhe veterans in Sumter pleasant and
comfortable and thus contributed to
the success of the occasion, did their
well, but the Boy Scouts espe-
scialiy merit a word of commendation
and thanks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
PROPER AMERICAN IS SIMS
Many Reasons Why Rear Admiral
Has Obtained and Retains Gen.
eral Popular Regard.

Rear Admiral Sims came quietly
into town the other day, made
speech or two, and when he left ne
had Washington hanging to his very
abbreviated jacket tail. Folks here
certainly did like the admiral. A
popular idol that obtains the plaudtts
Of Washington is pretty good.
These are some Of the things the
people liked about the admiral: he
said very positively that he will not
write a book on the war: he referred
to the navy's part in the war as It's
stunt; he boosted General Pershing
to the skies, indicating that the ad-
miral is without jealous streak; ne
referred jocularly to himself as the
only rear admiral in captivity" and
said he was glad to exhibit himself if
the folks wanted to see him; and,
best Of all, he took time to talk with
every one who could squeeze a WORD
into his ears.
Down at the Union station, when the
admiral was boarding his private car,
q gray-haired woman rushed up and
shook his hand warmly.
''This is the proudest day Of my life,
ADMIRAL" she said. "1 now have
shaken hands twice with you"
..All right. my dear lady," the ad-
miral replied, raising his cap. I'm
glad if meeting me pleases you. Come
around again the next time I'm in
town and well shake a third time"
If any further proof that the ad-
miral is human were needed, it might
be stated that he plays a rafting
game of handball.-Washington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
OLD THINGS UNDER THE SUN
Democracy in Ancient Jewish Days and
the League of Nations,
Are Two.

The democratic idea is Of great antiq-
uity, the Christian Herald reminds its
readers. Under the prophets and
judges, Israel was democracy. It was
not until they were fascinated by the
barbaric splendor and unrestrained IL
cense Of the heather nations around
them that they began to be dissatisfied
with their own simple ways and to long
for q king and a snowy court. 1t was
the lure Of sin and worldly vanity.
Samuel warned them against courts
and kings and told them Of what would
happen, but his warnings went unheed-
ed. The vision Of the age Of peace
began as early as eight centuries B. c.,
but it was not until the Christian era
that the world change IN the existing
order fully dawned upon the minds OF
men. The idea Of a league Of nations
Is not new. Such a league was fore
shadowed by Jean Bloch, in his re-
markable book, ''The Future Of War;"
issued 20 years ago. It was also fore
seen by Emanuel Kant, who, in his es-
say on Perpetual Peace" wrote that
the law of nations must be based on
the federation Of free states. At diff
ferent times leaders in national and
international reform have had visions
Of such league, but always as pos
sibility of the remote future. 1t has
remained for the United States to
promulgate 1t at a time when the
world seems prepared to listen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
cause Of Oil Rashee.

Oil rashes in users of cutting iuhri.
cants and cooling liquids are found by
the British department of scientific
and industrial research to be generally
due either to plugging of the small
glands at the roots Of the hairs of
arms and legs, CT to mechanical abra-
sion Of the skin by suspended metal
particles in the cutting oil. Suppura-
ton or assesses may result. Pre-
yentives are busting the skin with
starch and zinc oxide powder before
touching the oil, abundant after-use
of soap and hot water, sterilizing OF
oil by heating to 800 degrees Fahren-
heit and frequent change to clean cut
ting Oil.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
wipina Out Predatory Animals.

During 1913 hunters Of the United
States department Of agriculture killed
SO gray wolves in New Mexico, "a
mountain lions, Is stock-destroying
bears, 1850 coyotes, and $50 bobcats,
we are told. These animals were
killed at total expense of S24,S60,
and the saving effected by their de-
struction, On the basis commonly ac-
cepted by stockmen. amounts to S2l3,-
$50 annually. Hunting during the
spring period destroys many young
and thus prevents increase. ManS
coyotes not accounted for In the fig
ures given We're destroyed by poison.
The killing of these animals marks a
long stride in determination Of gray
wolves and other predatory animals,
and the saving is cumulative for years
to come.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
O vote for the bond issue.

to vote for the bond issue.
Several leading citizens OF Shlloh
said that they believed Shiloh town
ship would go by a good majority tor
the bond issue-.not les than two to
one The speeches by Miss SpiSner
and Mr.. Williams and DR.. Haynsworth
were certainly Of much value an -
terest, and it was said that their t;a'n;'
would probably result in calling a spe-
cial election to Increase the school
levy and add to the curriculum and
number Of teachers in that school,
at least
Miss Caro- TruIuck home deEaonstra-
ton agent. Mrs Ga:r;cl, Mrs Edith
stroupe, ccun:y health muse and
Profeeso,. G. S Hutchinson, assistant
cou:..:y superintendent OF eslgcatioii,
wc.e anlens ,!c S:i2oter sitests wh"
wc?e so faslnrate IS % be the :.eci2-
tents O ?iaasafitt ;;;rove l3os9itality-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Pass the Salt!

Two reporters were boasting OF the
speed of their shorthand writing.
'sWheneyer I am reporting at a meet
ing on warm evening, all the people
try to get near to my table.
"Why?" asked the other.
Because" said the pen pusher, my
hand goes so fast that it creates a
current Of air like fam"
"a mere nothing" said number two.
"I always have to report on wet pa
per, or else the current Of air caused
by the movement Of my hand would
blow it away. Besides the paper has
to be wetted every few minutes, be-
cause the friction caused by the rapid
movements of my arm would set fire
to it In no time"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
GOULD USE HIS HEAD, BuI-
Sam Would Have Had More Conf
denee Had He Been in Possession
Of Another Weapon.

There was once very successful
business man, whose two pet hobbies
were system and everlasting trying
to impress on his employees the inn
portance OF doing their own thinking.
His motto was "Use Your Head" and
he had the Office and the factory pla-
carded with the sentiment.
One day he hired a likely looking
colored man as his Office porter. Sam
that Of course being his name-forth-
with received the startling information
thai man is thinking animal and he,
Sam, must keep that in mind as much
as possible.
About twenty minutes after Sam be-
gan work the boss, glancing out the Of
f1ce door toward the factory, noticed
that row had started among some Of
the factory hands and the whole bunch
was trying to settle the argument in
that peaceful and quiet way possible
with plenty Of good stiff stones.
'.Now, SAM" said the boss, 81 shall
depend on you to break up that fight
ut once. The method to take must
come from your own brain, but what
ever you do, Sam, remember, Use your
head"
"Yessah, yessah, it suhtingly does
look Ike Ah'd have to use my haid,
sab, but Ah-ah-shuah would feel q
leap safah, boss, eff All had my razah,
too"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Elephant to- Have Shoes.

An interesting experiment was re-
Gently tried out in New York city on
De Wolf Hopper's hippodrome ele-
phant, Lena, says the Christian Sci
ence Monitor. A huge shoe, prestm-
ably made Of coarse leather or COW
hide, with stout laces Of the same ma
terial, was tried on the elephants foot.
To put it more correctly, four shoes
were tried on the elephants four feet,
in the hope that they will keep Lena's
feet warm during the cold weather.
Certainly Lena will look very funny,
walking about with these huge shoes
on.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Economical Daughter.

''But when was counting you you
didn't need so much gas" said the
young husband.
.'No, DEAR" replied the sweet young
thing he called wife.
'.You were satisfied then to sit In
the darkened room with me. Now you
want every gasburr r in the house
lighted"
.SYelL you must remember, Henry,
that my father Is not paying fer THE
Eas now."-.yonkers Statesman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Picnic at Pleasant Grove

The annual commencement picnic
! of Pleasant Grove school, in Shiloh
township last Friday was largely at
tended by the old folks and the girls
and bows, and the little ones, too and
was a most delightful occasion. OF
course the big number OH the program
was the delicious picnic for which
that section is famous 1t didn't look
as though the H. c. L. was ever heard
of in that prosperous live at home
township.
Misses Ruby Ragsdale and Bernie
Ramsey. the efficient anl popular
teachers of Pleasant Grove school
proved. as did all Of tac ladies ard
gentlemen Of that school district who
were present, hospitable hostesses an,!
| hosts
After dinner an operl air meeting
was held, presided over by Mr. T. X.
| NciGIyeen. and several o! tie guests
j were called upon to ;Qalse short tal!.S.
Miss. Madeline Spiegnerr, Of co!'!Fn-
! ;,;a. president OF the state Rural
ec5oo. Improvement associa.ior ~s:rgy
Interestingly discussed the imp eance
I OF jp.provenlent soc..t;4s and the
! splendid work resulting thercsrom Cor
J slie schools where such Associations
are ac:lvely at work. Dr. j. L:
| Haynsworti., county superintendent
.of education urged The patrons OF chat
school district to vote additional taxes
fer charging the scope Of the school
work and the organization Of d school
| Improvement association also.
Mr.. J. Frank Williams, farm dem
onstration agent, appealed to the far
mers and their families to do every
thing possible to. make their schools
the best obtainable and to make the
school house the forum for commun-
( itv cooperation and inspiration, and
told of the best Rethods for diversi-
fcation and conservation of farm pro-
ducts.
Mr.. E. F. Reardon, secretary of the
Sumter Chamber of. Commerce was
called on to discuss the proposed ST.
500. 600 bond issue and the main high
way system of hard surfaced roads.
He said that he had attended the pic
mic with two main objects in view
the first and chief objece being to eat
all he could possibly hold and live to
tell the story afterward. and that he
had already carried out that resolu-
ton to the letter, and zast syllable
The second to discuss the bond issue
for main highway system. the latter
object by invitation of Misses Ruby
Ragsdale and Bernie Ramsey, the
teachers Of the school.
Regarding the bond issue; he coulo
not enthusiastically discuss that sub.
ject because he didn't have anything
to argue about and no one to argue
with He had talked with about every
voter of the thirty or more voters pre-.
sent about the bond issue, and so hao
Mr.. Frank J. Williams, and County
Commissioners E. T. Minis. And when
the three summed up the poll they
could.not fad single man who would
disagree with them and every one was
in favor of the bond issue and is going
to vote for it. He urged every voter
who favored the bond issue to hunt
up their registration certificates and
to be on hand with their friends, rela-
tives and acquaintance on May 1lth
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
THE REAL
PROFITEERS
Labor Officials Present Facts to
Prove That High Prices
Not Caused by Labor

Washington May IA study of pro-
ltcering in American Industry which
was made under the auspices of the
Railway Brotherhoods. was presented
to. the Railroad Labor Board in sup
port OF the railway workers demands
for higher pay and to refute the
charge that increased labor costs are
responsible for the high cost Of liv-
iiaig The study seems to show that
profHeering in industry is the funda-
mental cause for high prices in prac-
ticany all commodities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Use for Rat Skins.

Exhibiting the cured skin of brown
rat. the veterinary inspector of New
castle, Eng, has pronounced such
skins superior to the Innings found in
some expensive coats. The difficulty
in creating a ratskin industry appears
to be the uncertain source Of supply !;
but the demand that would be aroused
would be an incentive for destroying
the rats that now constitute so serious
= plague. The bodies Of the animals
need not be wasted, as they form suit
able food for pigs, poultry and dogs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Marriage Licenses.

White:
workman Morris of Turbeville and
Myrtle Nance, of olanta.
d. A. Jones and Agatha Page OF Dali
zeA, S. c.,
DalzelI, s. c.
John S. Team and Ruth ]. Mitchell,
OF Sumter, S. c.
Colered:
sam Johnson, of Lee County, and
Annie Reems, Of Sumter.
Sampson Monroe and Eliza Francis,
of Mayesyille, S. c.
King solomon and Eloise Nathaniel,
of Wedgefeld, S. G..
Ben Wilson and Rebecca sMillette.
of Mayesyilfe,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
OPPOSES LOAN
TO RAILROADS
New York Baker Not In Favor
ef Advancing More
Money

Washington, May jerome G.
Hanauer, q banker, Of New York, ap-
pealing before the meeting OF
the senate interstate commerce
committee suggested that congress ex-
tend the period Of the loan Of $780,
08gA98 already provided. from five to
ifteen years rather than make addi-
tionai appropriations for the railroads
to buy cars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
PRINT ! PAPER
CONSPIRACY
Manufacturers Guilty of Plot
to oAimit Production and
Increase Prices

Washington, May President
Smith Of the American Press Associa-
ton, charged that the corner in print
paper, in testifying before the senate
romg5Ittee, said that paper manufac-
stureEY were in a conspiracy to limit
PROTECTION and, consumption.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
No. ct.

:. few ll.ayys, u Site ena1Qeiei Daa,
AID a preserving kettle were !eft 2t
1hc si'oi;aceo E.sieilo&se yycStcrcay.
c..nere can gSt t.se:n hy calling at 2i6
West If:;i.ipton ;,vcilite.
-.,s.,=-xse,za-.-<s-e1z~-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
ltI1BILIZING
AT JAUREZ
Mexican Reyolutionists Gather.
ing an Army to Attack
City of Mexico

Ell Paso, May The mobilization
OF troops believed to be intended for
an attack on Mexico City continues at
Juarez Autteatic information in re-
gard to numerous reports that Car
ranza has fed is awaited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
Didn't Know the Groom.

.T made terrible break today"
'That so?'
eyes. You know / went to Iilllan's
wedding"
Eyes"
"WoIl, Che other day met Lillian
en the street, and / didn't recognize
Sno mao ~.stL ~. 4L- a-a~->"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
PRICE DROP is PROMISED
Footwear to Tumble This Year. Says
Tanner.

Atlantic, City, y. j., May 6-The
peak of prices in footwear has been
reached. but will take, three to four
months for any reduction to reach the
consumer, the executive committee OF
.he Tanners Council of the United
states reported at the councils an
nual meeting here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
WANTS PRESIDEN-
CY OR NOTHING
Hiram, Johnson Serves Notice
That He Will Not Accept
Vice-Presidency

washington, May senator Hiram
Johnson has announced that under no
circumstances would be accept the
nomination for vice president.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08
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and is lnanifestly the best advertising
medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08

:faxE 8 r3Isa" Ford Starters that We
ca; insia,l ct orce. Il you nave q
Ford without a starter, see Us.
Si2a.v Motor COMPANY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08

17t>s: saagz-At bargain, one Colts
generator complete With all fixtures.
rs q II lsey. enG never been uncr&t-
Ell. Sec j. 2. Commander. :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-08

;,s1 cAa i0AD Ford one ton
tr.,cfzs III ;raasit Still 12aEe one Or
two unsoid. See us at once. Shaw.
AIotor Company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-13
SAYS HE'LL SHOW Up
HIS NENT ACClSEW

Allison turned nasty" ns he ex'
pressed II. and promised tina, tho
naxt woman who brings ANY charge
against him calculated TO prolons
his stay behind the bars will be
shown up 10 tho world AZ a fine
lesson for others"
Having admitted his activities In
seeking out rich women. charming
them with his soft voice and ailur'
ing ways and causing them 10 in.
vest when they wsfe compromised.
Allison now declares that II the un-
named complainant against him does
not withdraw all charges. she will
be the first to know how hard l can
hi; back
suavs and dressed In the Insight Of
fashion when arrested after admit
ting tho detectives and posins
around in pink palanas during their
questioning. Allison 10 now worn on,
and III al ease.
Damn the woman anyway. he
said. In making his threat. I'm toll
you fatty that n the woman who
made tho complaint against m. over
a msaaley mess of i~welry does not
take back her charge. III have some
thing interesting to say atsou, her. I"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-13
flHER'lHIEF
0vERC0MES
YOUNG GIRL
Ransacks Home After Is.
Year Old Child Falls I'm
conscious: Gags Her

Police today were looking for an
elderly man with a small goatee who
HE yesterday afternoon appeared
q the homo Of Guy w. Daley, sSos
Linden ave. In the guise Of potato
peddler. seized Marguerite, tho | s.
ycAr.old daughter. who was alone In
tho house cooking supper. and over.
powered her with = handkerchief
oopkcd with ether.
THE man made no attempt TO
Otherwise harm the girl according to
oar mother. but left after ransaek.
0g bureau from which be obtained
Doehinx.
when Marguerite answered. hts
nock. he Eraspcd her arm and
stuffed the handkerchief into her
Wouth. As consciousness left her.
- I'D the gag fast with dishtowel
around her head.
II Was $;s5 whom he appeared. Mrs.
Daley did not return home until 8
o'clock On opening thesdoor she
mnellsd ether. then saw her daughter
U1ng on the kitchen floor.
The case was investigated by De.
ooofives y. 4. Yoris and G l.. Fort.
Uoes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-13
COURTESY, now,
IN D. C. HOTELS
Rates Haven't Come Down
but Clerks Chins Have

WARRINGTON. Aug. ~. - Time
was when the hotel proprietorn OF
Washington were "a naughty lot.
They had all the temperament OF n
movie" star and the irreHponsibiiity
of a motorcycle. Their rates were
high enough To make even John ID.
realize that IL was very great priv.
ieee indeed to spend any time In the
capital. and the ordinary visitor was
fortunate To find IA place 10 sleep
upon any terms whatever.
But the dollara.year men have
gone. 40 have the contractors on
the lookout for quick profits So
have The men from Seattle and san
Antonio, summoned here for "A con
ference" Of one kind or another. SO
have a host OF others. army officers.
foreign diplomats. temporary en-
ployes OF various departments. Only
the ordinary working force remains,
That In why II ID no longer neces'
sary 10 send ahead an advance agent
In order To make sure OF a room.
Rates have not come down 10 any
great extent. but courteny Ia once
more within reach Of all. why. GER
tainly." liz now tho watchword among
the hotel clerks instead OF thu steroo-
typed Nothing right now"
Practically all tho big establish
monta are upon the same footing. !,
In possible to get q room In Amos,
any ono OF them when you ~ans II
and on the floor where you want II.
To look today at ono OF the highly
ma incurred young men behad the
front desk you would not suspect
that he was the same gentleman who
two years ago unbiushinsly suggest
cd that you rent an aicove a. tho
rate that you formerly paid for .
suite.
Even In Washington men 1--we and
learn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-13
Here's Example Of.
True Brotherly Love

0ACRAMENTo. AUG. i5.--Commls.
1Donsr Brown made . motion at the
oD9mtsBtoness' meeting. Then he
1o&e1 out Of the window awhile
ond returned TO MT down beside Com.
u1anioner Turner. Turner said: Sec
90 the motion. What's the mo
1912 whispered Brown 10 Turner.
Damned II I know" said Turner,
SBut ron made t." In that CASE
4p1nod Brown. I'm FOE Il vote
aver