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Evening star., 1920-01-19

Secretary Daniels. in q letter for
| warded last night to Chairman Page
of the Senate naval Affairs commit
tee, declared that 1t was not he who
had told Rear Admiral william S.
Sims before the admirars departure
| in March. 1910 for London. mot to
let the British pull the wool over your
eyes" and that the United States
| the Germans"
Testifying Saturday before a Senate
naval subcommittee vestigating ma
val awards. Admiral Sims said such
admonition had been given him 'by
| high official" before he left the United
Gently written to Mr.. Daniels and en-
titled Certain Naval Lessons of the
Great War" which arraigned in sharp
terms many aspects of the Navy De-
partnlent's conduct of the war.
Secretary Daniels in his letter to
senator Page said that Admiral Sims
letter had been referred to the gen
eral board of the Navy for action.
and that "at the proper time and in
the proper way any fair-minded in
vestigator will be convinced that the
allegations rejecting upon the Wig
orous. effective and successful prose-
cution of the war. so far as the Navy
Department and the entire Navy are
concerned, are based on opinions
which are without justification"
henIy n. w Use NOOO'S Dc1nanu.
Henry A. Wise Wood of New York,
a former member of the. Navy con-
sulting board. yesterday sent to Sem
ator Page the following telegram:
I'm view of the grave accusations
made by Admiral Sims and of the
known limitations under which naval
officers, including himself. have had
to act, am convinced that Sims has
not yet told what he knows | have
reasons for believing this. There
fore l urge that Sims be compelled
TO tell everything in his knowledge
concerning the restrictions under
which he had to work abroad. The
American people are now entitled to
the fullest exposure of what occur
red"
Secrefary's Statement.
Secretary Daniels letter follows:
My Dear Senator: 1 observe that
Rear Admiral Sims on Saturday
read to a subcommittee of the
naval affairs committee of the Sem
ate a copy of a paper recently sent
to the department.. which he en-
titled Certain Naval Lessons of the
Great War" The original of this
has been referred to the general
board of the Navy for action. At
the proper time and in the proper
way any fair-minded investigator
will be convinced that the a1lega-
tions rejecting upon the vigorous.
effective and successful prosecu-
ton Of the war. so far as the Navy
Evening star., 1920-01-19
PRESIDENT ASKED DELAY.
Wanted Saare Situation to Await
Naming of U. S. Men on League.

PARIS. January 1s.-According to
Herald, President wilson asked for a
delay by the league of nations in the
matter concerning the Saare valley
until the United States had appointed
delegates to the league. but that
nevertheless the Saare commission
was appointed without reference to
the United States.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07

Failures of the Misfits" or "Life's
Loose Ends" This is lecture which
aims to help in the solution of the
problem Of "What shall / do in the
| world?" Prof. Sanford's purpose is
| to prevent misfits in the professions
and in business. His lecture should
be heard by everyone who is interest
| ed in individual and community pro-
grcSs.
A complete production of the de-
ligthful comedy, at Pays to Advcr-
tise," will be given on the fourth night
by a company Of eight. at Pays to
! Advertise" is one of the most success
! full of modern plays. 1t is so we'll
balanced in basic human values that
| it cheers the heart and divcrts the
| mind at the same operation. 1t is
Absolutely clean and wholesome and
| is filled with rich American humor.
1t is full Of good rollicking laughs.
The produrtion of this flay will be
one of the big attractions Of the Chau-
| tauqua.
Songs of the great outdoors will be
| featured by the Woodland Male Quar-
tct which will give a grand concert
| in the afternoon on the last dar and
a prelude at night. This quartet is
composed of individual artists whose
voices possess unusual blending
qualities in ensemble.
The last night will be known as
"Joy Night" Edward Reno, magi-
clan, will present program of
magic and mystery. For more than
thirty-fivc years Reno has been a
magician. He is known everywhere
as most unusual entertainer and his
program is fitting finale to a great
Chautauqua prCGram.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07

Chamber Of Commerce of that city,
upon the occasion Of awarding the
prizes for 1919 Boys Club Work. Ar
rangements have just been completed
for the event by L.. l.. Baker, Super
vising Agent Of Boys Club Work, who
is enthusiastic over the liberal plans
made with the Spartanburg Chamber
fo rentertaining these outstanding
junior farmers.
The prize winners and the county
agents under whom they won are to
be entertained while the Spartanburg.
A special feature will be the banquet
on the evening Of April 90, at which
the prizes will be awarded. Provision
for railroad fare to and from the
meeting has been made, as for several
years past, by the liberality Of H. G.
Hastings Seed Co., Atlanta, Ga. So
the nine winners will be at no expense
whatever for the trip.
Besides the brief remarks to be
made by donors in presenting prizes,
then will be two noteworthy accesses
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07

during the past week, destroyed thres,
Illicit distilleries, one being in Dariingx
ton county and the other in Florencs.a
The still in Darlington county was
located near the town of Auburn, ac-y
cording to the officers, and was small
affair. No arrests were made.
The two stills destroyed in Florence
were near the town Of Pamplico and
warrants for the arrest Of several men!
have been taken out. One of the stills
was Of large capacity and the other
small. The small still was being oper-
ated in negro's house when located
according to officers. 's5t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07

labor. DR.. Colledge is a man who
knows the world at first hand. He
has travelled widely an dhas' accom-
plished many important tasks. In
point of equipment education, travel
association and experience, no man
is better prepared to interest and in
Struct an audience.
a musical event extraordinary will
be the appearance on the third after
noon and night Of Bohumir Kryl and
his famous band. Bohumir Kryl is
known everywhere as one Of the
worlds greatest bandmasters and the
worlds greatest cornetist. He will
personally conduct his band at both
the afternoon and night concerts. He
will have with him twenty-five of his
best band men and three is no ques-
ton but what Band Day will be long
remembered in the community.
On the fourth afternoon Chester
Milton Sanford, expert In vocational
guidance, will give his lecture, "The
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07
WORlDFANOUS BAND
AT CHAUTAUQUA
Delightful Com ady; at Pays to Ad,
tiSc," ..ls0 Coming
THREE LECTURES ON
TIMELY TIL EN- ES
Three Musical Companies and Reno
i'll Magic and Mystery-Five Days
of Entertainment and Down-to-
the minute Features.

Kryl and his famous band; the de-
iightful comedy, st Pays to Adver-
tisc"; Reno, the magician ;thrce great
lectures on timely themes and three
musical companies Of outstanding
merit--thesc are notable attractions
= which are to appear here on the 1920
iRedpath Chautauqua. The entire five
days program is rcplctc with feat
lures Of compelling interest and
timelness.
The Olcott Light Opera Singers will
be the attraction on the first after
noon. A delightful musical comedy
sketch featuring the life and songs
of Old Ireland, given in appropriate
costume, will be a feature Of the pro-
gram to be given by this company.
The olcottS present, in special cos
tune, a striking arrangement Of the
best in Spanish music and varied song
selections and readings are also rcnd-
, cred.
"The Man Who Can" will be the title
of the lecture on the opening night by
William Rainey Bennett, widely known
as one Of Americas greatest dramatic
orators. This lecture is a fusilade
of fun, facts and fancy. 1t has for its
theme: "llc can who thinks he can"
DR.. w. A. Colledge, author traveller
scholar, will lecture on "Thc Call of a
New Era" on the second night. This
is an address dealing with immigra.
tion, bolshcVism, characterization and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07
Catarrh is a Real Enemy
and REQUIRES Vigorous Treatment

Throw these makeshift remedies
to the winds, and get on the right
treatment. Get bottle Of S. S. s.,
and begin treatment that has
been praised by sufferers for
half century.
S. S. s. gets right at the source
Of Catarrh, and forces from tho
blood the germs which cause the
disease. Special medical advice
regarding your own case free. Ad-
dress Medical Director, 106 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07
Do Not Neglect It.

When you use sprays, atomizers
and douches for your Catarrh, you
may succeed in unstopping the
choked-up air passages for the
time being, but this annoying con-
dition returns, and you have to do
the same thing over and over
again.
Catarrh has never yet been
cured by these local applications.
Have you ever experienced any real
benefit from such treatment?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07
BOYS CLUB WINNERS
TO aIEET FOR AWARDS

Clemson College, April 1.-The nine
winners of the prizes in Boys Club
Work for 1919 are to meet in Spar
tanburg, April %, as guests of the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-04-07
DESTROY THREE STILLS

Federal and state officers, operating
in Darlington and Florence counties
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
-
Russia's Defeat.

Nationalized industries do not seem to be
.naking much Of success in Russia. where
80 oaicial organ Of the government estimates
that the dencit this year resulting from their
pperation will be something over % billions
a rubles. More than II billion rubles will be
Iost in the difference between costs and sale
prices and . billion will be spent on political
1ASksures necessary to keep workmen quiet.
These political measures" 1t is explained,
saonsist mostly Of maintaining soldiers at the
more turbulent centers to shoot down those
who become too obstreperous. Among the
tsms OF expense is mentioned one OF more
than I'VE billions OF rubles FOR official salaries
j and Organization of industries" Higher-ups
IA nationalized industres-the fellows who
tell the others what to do--draw down enough
money to cause about one-fourth Of the total
deAcit. Imagine what an overhead like that
would do to American industry!
And yet some people think the world is
ready for state socialism!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
Frivolity on the Battle6elds.

French people are right In protesting
against the frivolity shown by tourists visiting
the battlefelds Of that country. some Of whom
are reported to be holding picnics and even
dances on spots where the bloodiest struggles
took place-where thousands gave up their
lives in the greatest and most desperate strug-
gle Of all history.
It Is right that people should throw OF.
their cares and be gay on occasion, but it is
hardly appropriate to stage casual celebrations
on the very soil SO recently red with the
sore Of those who fought for US. II there
y any place on earth where serious reverent
Thought Is in order it is on one Of these fields
OF France hallowed by the sacrifice Of those
WIN died for liberty
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
When congress got through investigating

When congress got through investigating
the building of the government nitrate plant
1t Muscle Shoals, Ala, the idea was pretty
we'll fixed in the public mind that the govern
ment had been induced to pay hundred mil
lion or SO for something that never was and
never could be Of any use. Now the senate
committee on agriculture votes unanimously
in favor of public operation of the institution
by the war department, using it in time of
peace to make fertilizer Evidently the stories
that the anti-administration newspapers print
ed about the place were like those of Mark
Twains death-slghtly exaggerated
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

Blow your home towns horn.
Let your bugle be heard around the world.
What would this town be II folks didn't have
something to say for 1t! The good effect is
cumulative. II one says things loud enough
and often enough things will begin moving
our towns way. 1t has proved true in the
past; it will prove doubly SO now.
Some towns excel in one thing. Some excel
in others. All. it is safe to say. excel>in some
cilities, and that means convenience in ship
ping. Maybe it is schools. Parents are al
ways on the lookout when they move, for good
schools. Maybe it is pure water supply.
Maybe your town excels in its sanitary ar
rangements. Maybe there's cheap fuel to be
had. Or water power. Or low tax rate. Or
It may be town Of natural good habits. Or
It may boast of its excellent amusements.
Paved streets, efficient city administrations,
complete sewerage, growing park system,
boulevard plan, civic center, the center of
a farming community-why, just good people
will give tip to the friends Of the town for
something to talk about.
The man who boosts his town is good
citizen. He need not brag-simply tell the
truth. Tell folks why the old home town, with
its rows Of shady trees. its up-to-the-minute
homes, fine kept lawns and Its sleepy Sunday
morning church bell, is fine place to live.
II will interest them-and, if nothing else, it
will result in yourself being more happy and
contented
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

Among the numerous dangers OF
being alive IL the danger Of picking
up typhoid infection while on on
the quest Of health. In the recent
past returned vacationists down
With typhoid kept many : physic-
ian from getting away for his an
tumn vacation. But typhoid fever.
being strictly : nth disease, pre-
vailing in direct ratio with the
filthiness of the people Of the COM
munfty, b becoming less and less
common. Even in the more en-
frightened districts Of theu nenlight-
ened south you will now find
screens on the windows and a GER
tain suspicion among the populace
that flies around the place betray
filthy surroundings.
Cooks and other food handlers
ought to be certified in good sum-
mer resorts. The guest has q right
to know that those who handle and
serve his food are not typhoid car
riers. II this seems . little far
fetched at first blush, it is not one
whit more visionary than certified
milk, which Is an attractive detail
Of many good resorts. Without GER
tif,cation by the health authorities
how Is the guest to know that the
waiter or cook has not had ty-
phoid fever or Is not still eliminat-
ing typhoid bacilli and possibly
concentrating the food Herewith
This is the only assurance Of safety
the guest has. unless he is protect
ed against typhoid infection by
anti-typhoid Vaccination or prophy-
laxis.
Flies, conveying unmentionablt
filth direct to the food on the tablt
from their favorite feeding and
breeding places and human food
handlers, unconsciously contami.
mating the food they prepare and
serve, are the two chief sources o.
typhoid epidemics today. Water il
seldom responsible. But if circum
stances force the vacationist t.
drink the water from a doubtful
source it may be rendered safe b!
| dissolving in each five gallons I"
water and allowing to stand at leas
half an hour before drinking, on
! five-grain capsule of fresh chlor
mated lime. This does not affec
the taste or potability of the water
II the milk is not certified i
may be rendered safe by pasteuriz
ing at home or in camp. This i
done by heating the milk up to la
degrees Fahrenheit and holding a
that temperature 30 minutes, thel
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

station now Hartley will have
given US up" pouted Pauline.
1T isn't far to the station from
here" said practical Margaret.
You go on, Kitty. and Polly and
will 60 for the gasoline"
AS the train drew up at the small
Western town which was his desti-
nation. Hartley Hayden stepped out
and looked about him.
Il see no one resembling my fair
cousins" thought he, remembering
their written promise to meet him.
The station was nearly deserted
when a slim young girl in leather
Jacket and leggings entered. Her
hands were filled with a. mass of
wild flowers, and as her gaze for a
moment swept Hartley's face. he
thought. Surely this is dark-eyed
Margaret.
i beg your pardon" lifting his
cap. you are Margaret Brent?.
"Oh. no." in the shyest. sweetest
voice he had ever heard. "You are
seeking the Brents? l will show
you the way, but first must leave
these flowers for the station mas
ter's sick little daughter" Her err
rand finished, they turned to 20,
when a young lady was seen ap-
preaching. kitty Brent" informed
the girl at his side. lyon will not
require my services"
"But you are coming-you will
waltz" incoherently. no" and she
turned away. On the veranda that
evening Hartley asked the question
that had been in his heart for
hours.
.Who Is tho girl I was speaking
with ~ Jon came mp. Kitty" Kitty
and Pauline exchanged glances.
'-Oh, that WIS Tom Lanes daugh-
ter. You haven't told me-shall we
play auction or bridge ct our party
tomorrow night {"
1T b immatsfisl to me. Kitty.
really. ISIS Mas Lane coming r
sOh, my. no! No one invites her. :
''Whyy" shot back Hartley with .
queer little tightening shout his
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
What Youth Sees.

a. A returned soldier writes to defend the Boz
mus because "those of us who came back are
hnsncially Just exactly where we were when
We started. We are out those months Of ex-
psrience which make for higher salaries-out
g war profits and savings -out of those fine
Investments in Liberty bonds-out Of two years
Of happiness in . bonneville our friends who
did not 90 are enjoying their own homes and
their automobile"
Youth sees but half" And like many 9TH
ers, this boy seems to forget everybody but
1is comrades and his rivals.
5lst. but they played their part. And many Of
mem are far from being exactly where they
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

Detroit street railway employees won their
contest forts cents per hour, without strike.
The company simply discontinued free trans
fers in the one-fare zone. 1t took little more
money away from its patrons and gave it to
the employees being perfectly willing to do so,
no doubt, so long as the public was willing
to have 1t DONE And yet some people con-
tend that it Is none of the public's business
when public service corporations and employees
come to grips over the question of wages.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

weather" Scarcely had he spoken
when a low, kissing sound seemed
to fill the air.
"A tornado" he shouted. ITO
the cellar. all OF you!"
But the whirlwind was upon
them! With terrific crash the
house. which stood in the path of
the storm, was in ruins with human
lives beneath the wreckage.
Some moments after a widowed
girl rushed to the scene of disaster
Alone and unaided she extricated
Kitty and Pauline, who were badly
bruised and hysterical. Margaret
was unconscious. Could she get
her clears Desperately she tugeed
at the debris.
Elsie, l will help you as soon an
! get my arm clear" His voice.
She turned in time to see him
wrench his arm free-and swoon.
Margaret. free at last, she turned
to Mr.. and Mrs. Brent. Stunned
but otherwise unhurt, apparently
She fairly few to Red Cross head
quarters, where help was being
speedily dispatched in many direc.
tons. Securing aid for the Brents
and hfm!-she turned her weary
steps homeward thanking her hea =
emily father that she had been Able
to assist in the saving Of precious
lives.
Some days later the Brent family
intact and Hartley Hayden were
visiting the scene Of their late in
juries.
TON Lane is dead" a neighbor
called in passing. Mr.. Brent look
ed at his wife. "And his daughter
shall be my daughter" said he in
solemn. reverent tones.
And my daughter" repeated
Mrs. Brent. with tears IN her ewes.
And my sister," echoed Kitfv
Margaret and Pauline In unison.
And my wife!" said Hartley
Hayden.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
What's In a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright 1919. b. tbs wheeler Syndicate Inc,

the Greek word meaning myrrh.
Nor did it leave its native heath to
undergo transformation by another
language. No other country has an
equivalent. even America transport
ed it intact.
The moonstone is Muriel's tails
manic gem. According to an old
legend it will endow her with the
purity and beauty Of the moon
beams. which the ancients believed
were imprisoned in the stone. 1t IS
likewise said to give her the gift OF
prophetic vision whereby she may
read the future. Sunday is. her
lucky day and Q her lucky number.
The cornflower is her special bloom.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

heart and a piercing look in the
keen gray eyes.
Its shame, tool" declared kind
hearted Margaret "Why?" persist
ed Hartley. with eyes fixed on Kitty,
who was extremely uncomfortable
beneath his glance.
"Why-why because she is Torn
Lanes daughter, l suppose" was
the confused reply. Hes been
queer, they say, ever since his wife
died when Elsie was a tiny baby"
Just then Mrs. Brent called the
girls, and Hartley was left alone.
Young, college bred, with plenty OF
the worlds goods at his disposal,
life had been to him so far laugh
and song; but tonight he was
strangely stirred. Who was this
Elsie Lane that she should haun.
his thoughts with her thrilling
voice and great black eyes? As he
sat thinking Of the girl she was
pacing the little path that led from
the Brent's. With little clenched
fists and throbbing heart, she al
lowed her mind to dwell on the
handsome face Of the stranger she
had met that day. Elsie, Elsie.
your hour has come! Nearing the
door moan arrested her attention.
Through the window she could see
her bent and broken father foudiy
careSSiAg a small nicfure- hcr
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

my question b. writing The Afyus lnto
Washington, D. &. Give full Mans end
turn postage. Be brief. AL inquiries -
!; 70 sach individual. No attention w 2
Q. How much gold has the UniE'
ed States in comparison with ossG
countries? c. ?. g.
A. In 1918 the estimated none
tary stock OF gold Of this country
was $3,165. 000. 900, which exceed
ed the estimated combined hold
ings of France, England. Italy
Russia Germany and japan:
France held 1854, 0o0, 900; Enslsaa
$3.50 900; Italy t334.o0os@;
Russia, $l12.00o,Ooo; Germany
$720. 100000 and Japan 1891, oevs".
@. What is the fastest mp "
the world? G. !:
A. The Olympic is the fasi 49,.
ship afloat and made the vol'1s
record by crossing the Auant'e -
four days and twenty hours
@. What is molybdenum!
A. W. 5.
A. This is q substance tnat y
used as an alloy In steel. Tne ness
for q light tough steel for use =
armorplate, helmets and airpaa.'
has stimulated its development
Molybdenum ore deposits lafa .s..
the only element Of this natu:e 10
il found extensively in tho Un'''4
States. 80
Q. How did candy happeu 70 D -
made? h. ".
A. The earliest use Of candy " 4.
to disguise the unpleasant tas.e c i,
medicine and it was made chie.u
by physicians and apotnec1ssss
The great development Of ~ .;.r
Of candy dates from the beelus'ff e
Of the 18th century in Enslane,;. az, 4
the United States, ss early :: "a 4
there were 20 candy factcile =
Philadelphia and propeor a.,
many or moro in New York Cl!y
q. when did Jesse James eseGn'
an outlaw! ..sirs
A. Jesse James Joined Quanussn.s,
guerrilas during the Civil Va . "a
returned to his home. deepei
Wounded. when peace vas deels! n
! In 1866. when he was ~ yesI ~
| he was outlawed. and tIesn e ~
tina until his death In lSes.
ennstantiv nursued by omeesv =
| the lav.