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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23
RIPPING MES
BY WALT MASON
TOLL OR TURMOIL

1 hope, IN our campaigning, we
won't disturb the map; too often we
are straining to open up a scrap;
too often, in the clangor of wind
smith and haranguer, and t'other
wild slap-banger, we swat the other
chap. Too oft we quit labors,
neglect our growing beans, to
wrangle with the neighbors DER
what this campaign means; and 1t
were better, saner, to be a strict alb
stainer from tricks of the campaign
err, and raise a lot of greens. The
winters drawing closer, the sum-
mer's almost spent, and wind won't
pay the grocer, and talk won't pay
the rent; and when the wolf is yell
ing before your humble dwelling. all
kinds of want f~oretelling, your lost
hours you'll lament. / hear the
statesmen below, / see them paw
the soil, but I'm the prudent fellow
who sticks to useful toll; and when
the snow is falling, and stormy
winds are brawling, and kids for
grub are calling, I'll have a cow to
boil. I'm working in the garding.
I'm earning useful rocks; perhaps
I'll vote for Harding, perhaps I'll
vote for Cox; but while the spuds
are growing each day will see me
hoeing, not idly to-and-froing to
hand out roasts or knocks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23
HEALTH ADVICE

Q. 1 can't pronounce well the
letter "R" and it often sounds more
like &C." When I was small l did
not mind it. But now, at the age
of 22, | suffer mentally very much
from the above defect. Is there any
remedy, or is there none. If there
is, please advise. Sincerely, III"
A. The inability 20 pronounce
a particular letter of the alphabet
may be due either to some inher-
Ell defect of articulation or the ie-
suit of a habit acquired in childhood,
which has persisted in adult life.
II the latter is the case. the writer's
self-conscienceness will accentuate
the inability to pronounce the letter
in question just as it causes The
stammerer to stammer worse than
usual.
The writer should bear in mind
that the inability to pronounce the
letter "R" is not particularly m
po-tant. since the letter is quite
frequently silent in the speech Of
southcrners.
Q. Please give me some Informal
tion about the monkey gland" and
sheep gland" treatments. Do they
do what is claimed for them? Can
you give me the address of a spe-
cialist in these treatments?
A. The administration of sur
gica limplantation of monkey or
sheep glands is not satisfactorily
established as a sound method of
treatment. Some experimental
work has been done, but the re-
suits thus far do not warrant the
ex~travagant claims which have re-
Gently been given wide newspaper
publicity. If you are weak and run
down, consult your local physician
and see If he cannot help you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23
SUCH is LIFE
IN THE DAY COACH.

Maw!" beloved a lusty-lunged
baby, "Oh, Nav. amt that a funny
looking man over there?"
NAV was silent.
Nav nlarioned the youngster
again. Amt he funny, l say /
mean the one with the hat"
We looked at NAV" and at the
child .
The woman was dressed in the
superlative of fashion. '(Chic. yet
conservative" Vanity Dare"
might say of her. Here
thought us sis a lady of refinement
and culture. How come the child
has such poor manners?"
"Maw!" screamed the child once
more and pointed a finger straight
at us. II say, Nav, amt it funny
what a red nose he has? And
amt that a funny bald spot?"
Still there was no reply from
NAV" She gazed through the
window unmoved by the loud COM
ments of her offspring
Nav, he is funny. amt he? ?"
The blue eyes of the woman
turned from the window. She
might have been meditating on the
glories of the ray in August, so
peaceful and serene and gentle were
those eyes.
Say you'll" she bawled out with
the vehemence of an ice man. Say
youi How many times have I got
to tell you not to sap 'ain't?' If you
open that bazoo of yours again this
side of (BLANK) I'll bust your
mush, I will! I'll learn you to be a
lady, I will. so help he Mack"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23
REFLECTION ON CHARACTER.

To refuse to remove election Of
dcers who had charge of a poll
where grave Irregularities have been
discovered on the ground that it
would be a reflection on their char
acter. is very poor argument. In
the first place. the characters of the
two Democratic members of the cleo
ton board of the second poll of the
fifth ward are no better than the
characters of the two Republican
members, who have been retired
voluntarily by their party. In the
second place, any reflection upon
character that is possible is already
caused by the facts as shown in re-
gard TO the way these men conduct
ed the election. Common decency
requires that these two Democrats
be removed. If the standards of the
Democratic party in this county are
not high enough to remove them
voluntarily then Judge DAILY should
do so for the sake of the reputation
of the court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23

much better than at the very begin
ming before It has been tested out by
the various nations.
1t was new proposed that the
league would n the present strus-
gle. 1t was this war that showed
the necessity of such a League Of Ma
lions in order that such a great
slaughter of human beings and
waste Of material should not occur
again. The opponents of the league
see the infant that 1t is. and because
it does not at once do a mans job
it is condemned.
Give the league a chance, is all
that the advocates Of this great for
movement ask. At least there
is nothing to be lost. 1t may not
succeed. but there is a big chance
that it will and any organization that
has for its object the ending of all
wars and that has a good chance
Of success is well worth being patient
and encouraging in every way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23
DAILY HOROSCOPE

UEAAHY hUku1 ~
fCopyright, 1920. by The Mcclure
Newspaper ~Syndicate)
Astrologers read this as an unim-
portant day in the government OF
Tbis should be a fairly favorable
ruie under which to look for new
openings in business.
Thev who seek employment may
be lucky IL they push their interests
while this confguration prevails.
To sensitive mortals the contrary
influences of the stars may be SUD-
tly felt in an unusual sensitiveness
to criticism or sudden depression OF
spirits.
for Ali who go In quest of positions
thew who invest money will do well
to delay initiative until a more
promising sway of the stars.
There is an unpropitious rule for
all who would seek foreknowledge
Of events.
Surprising changes in social us-
toms are prophesied. There will be
reactionary influences rs well as
radical Innovations, astrologers pro-
phesy.
Decline in certain lines of reform
agitation win be significant as the
auNdnSeS.
Women will now come under a
sway of the stars that win affect the
emotions and cause them to be I'M
certain as political factors, the seers
declare.
A novel pastime will be introduced
at this time and IL will be much ex-
plotted to the benefit Of all who
adopt it.
There is a sign that seems to in
dictate that evil stars incline men
and women too toward e~xaggeration
and Misrepresentation. He who is
exact in his statements will benefit.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is will
prosper during the year If they do
not speculate.
) Children born on this day may be
highly organized and sensitive. They
should be carefully managed, for
they are likely to be exceedingly
talented.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23

Somebody said Smith street looked
like Sunday all the time now since the
new traffic ordinance went into
effect. There is no doubt, however.
about the street being more open for
traffic. Whether the ultimate result
viii be advantageous to the city re-
mains to be seen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23

The EVENING NEWS Is always glad to
receive -communications from Its readers
letters Intended for publication must
reasonable IN length and must be signed
the name and address Of the writer. II
the name will not be published
unless personalities are INDUCED IN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23
Expert Criticism
The artists lady friend was being
shown around the studio.

around the studio.
"Oh, perfect" she exclaimed.
looking at a picture. Those os-
triches are simply superb. You
should never paint anything but
birds"
The artist never WINGED under the
blow. these are not ~ostriches."
he said. They are angels."-Dallas
News
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23

Must be something very attractive
about that freeholder job judging
from the number Of candidates out
for the place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to TIE use for publication Of all news
dispatches credited to II or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local
news published herein.
Ths EVENING NEWS Is also q member
Of the American Newspapers Publishers
Association and the Audit Bureau OF circu-
la,ion-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-23

Yes. there's stnI working on the
bridge and the first of September is
drawing ca.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
Notice Of. the City schools.

: The examinations were completed
"wednesday and the reports We're is
sued the following day.. The parents
will see from these reports what par
sicular attention must be given to the
different branches, in order that their
1children may effectively finish their
work this year.
/ The schools will close this year on
the 18th of June Tlliszis FIVE days
later than last year. the schools clos
ing last year on the 13th Of june:
The closing exercises for the year Will
be held on the evenings Of June 18th
and 18th at $3.50 Ri the auditorium Of
the Girls High School building.
! On Friday. at Els, the Hon T. g..
Mcleod, OF Bishopvilte, VIII address
the Hampton Literary Society. Mr..
'McLeed will deliver the same adj
rdress as the one that he gave before
the Veterans This address was SO
5favorabfy received IN Sumter as to
make it .dAirable that Mr. Mcleod
should. be induced, to repeat his adj
dress for the benefit Of the boys and
girls Of the High School Mr. Mcleod
very graciously consented to come to
Sumter and will deliver this address
in the Girls High School building
at quarter past one O'Clock, on Fri
day OF this week.
! On Thursday morning, in the audi
torium Of the Girls High School build
ing, the cashiers; of the different banks
of the city explained 10 the girls the
business forms that are used in bank
ing. At the conclusion OF the sexer-
>cises in the auditorium. the members
of the third and fourth years Of the
High School were taker. into the bus
iness department Of the. school and
there had explained t6 them, by these
gentlemen. how these business forms
should be used It is certain that tile
young, ladies of the High School will
profit very greatly by the lessons that
.hey received on Thursday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
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COTTON LETTER
John +. Clark 4 Coy


New Orleans, May 20-In the ab-
sence of further pronounced pressure
in stocks the disposition grew to- COW
er and to buy for rallies. The mar
ket held around $3.50 for October.
for a long while, then rallied in the
last hour to 35.61 Expectation Of
bullish private condition forecasts and
the fear or bad weather returning with
the market depression over the west
ern part of the country, composed
most of the demand. Many still look
at the present downturn merely as
temporary and good opportunity to
place interest FOR the bureau.
However. afternoon press news
showed no real encoura cement and
London news on the. war situation in
Eastern Europe could not but be con-
strued as unfavorable in respect to
the foreign situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
hhfER REsARE)elN
EXPLAINS
Assumes Responsibility for Re
port Concerning Gamers
Ferry Bridge

Editor Daily Item: -.
I feel that ]. should let it be known
that the statements carried in the
Columbia papers, the. State and the
Record, that the Sumter County
Permanent Road Commission endorsed
the proposed Gamers Ferry bridge
project was furnished by me under a
misunderstanding
was told by the clerk of OF the
County Board of Commissioners that
there had been a joint meeting OF the
Permanent Road Commissions, the
County Commissioners. and theslegis-
|lative delegation and that it had been
decided to accept, in so far as Sumter
county is concerned, the proposition
as submitted by the State Highway
Commission I did not inquire as TO
Whether the~e was any difference OF
opinions between the several boards
or between these boards as indlyid-
uals.
After I had talked with the clerk
the Sumteg correspondent Of the State
}called me up to find out whatzI knew
about the matter and told. it largely
on what 7 considered official informa-
tion.
T. wrote letter to Mr. E. A. Jen-
lkirs, of Columbia, which has been
published in the Daily Record and in
1.-THE State, urging the Columbia Auto
motive Dealers, Association to coop
Eerate with the three boards in getting
|:the Richland County Commissioners
ITO. meet the Sumter county officials
Half way because I thought when
wrote the letter that it was a unani-
moas, decision OF the three. boards.
1 / There was no intention or desire on
my part, Or on the part &C the CORES
5pondents Of the. Columbia papers to
misrepregent the attitude OF the Sum-
ter County Permanent Road Commits
sion. 1 accept the responsibility OF
the stateme9t in the Columbia papers
because I furnished the information.
ii regret that I was mistaken and. de
sire TO exonerate every one else Con-
Injected with the correspondence re
garding the position taken by tle
Permanent Road Commission.
E. I. Reardon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
Boil Weevn Poisoning in Brief

Clemson College, Mat ITO meet
the demand Tor speesfc information
ON boal weegiL poisoning Prof. A.. r.
Conradi, .EntomoIogist for the State
Crop Pest Commission, has. issued.
through the Extension Service, infor-
nation card No. %. entitled BOIL
Weeeil Poisoning in southi earofina in.
1920" The card consists of pertinent
questions: and concise answers regard
ing such matters as the advisabiaity OF
poisoning, results to be expected. ter
ritory recommended for poisoning.
what poison to use, how obtained, ma
chimes for application. when first ap-
piled and repeated, etc. s1..s -
Emphasis IS laid on the following
facts:
- /. That bon ;weeril poisoning,
though still in the experimental stage,
is likely to become an important fac-
tei. in weevH control. s...l x; x; s.
: 2. That it is merely safegnard
against ruinons damage and VIII not
exterminate the weeTi1
-: That it's reaonameded for 1926;
only in those coast and near coast
counties where the weevil .is irf its IT'S
third and fourth year; 4ahds only on
land that would produce at least half
q bale in the absence OF weevA dam
age.
+. That ealeiun-arsenase from any
reliable source, conforming to-, Gov:
ernment specifiications. is, the poison
to- be used.
: 5. That the wheel tractor duster
seems the most satisfactory busting
machine, though the hand duster isj
valuable for use ON a small scale
s. That busting should begin when
reaches IS or 20 per cent,
Should be repatef three times, i've
aayE apart. with further appricat atsonaa
il fneeded, to keep the infestatien down
10 ;75 per cent. - .5>s =.
i z. :. That whoever poisors in South.
Carolina in-1s2u must realize that he
IS Experimenting that mistakes wIlr
undoubtedly se 7made, and that uusaf-
isfactory results may be, secured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
MADDEN WAVES BLOODY SHIRT
Chicago Repabaicass Makes Sc1rileus
~. Attack on Lee, Jackson and,
.zn Confederates

Washington. May 1.-THE housel
almost broke into. a riot here today,
and for some time there was every ap-
pearance OF serious trouble when Rep
resesrtative. Madden, Repabfieahs of
Chicago, got the, floor and denounced
Robert E Lee. StonewaI Jackson. and.
others WHO wore the Confederate uni
form as traitors who tried to destroy
the union.
The trouble came about when Rep
resentative Steadman Of North Caro-
lima, replying TO Madden'S interrup-
tions Of a speech endeavored last
Saturday by Upshaw of Georgia at
which time Madden made his first
statement relative. to Confederate SOL
diers
Mr.. Steadn1an denied that any sucnI
Infamous name should be given the'
Confederate soldier, especially men OF
the type of Lee and Jackson. He
made a splendid speech in reply to
Madden's attack.
When Steadman had concluded,
| Madden took the floor and in some
OF the most bitter. words ever heard
| III lIie SlVltSc QcftOUi4cCUs LCcj. JdENSOA
and the Confederate. soldiers in gem
eral Immediately there was rush
! of Democratic members from their
seats and Representative Rum jnes OF
Missouri. ran for Madden. The speak
er declared that members must re-
1 main in their seats. Instantly, when
Madden had again repeared his wort
iiT...traitor' and said that he apologized
Ito no one for itsSusas there was q mad
jrnsh from, the Der1dcratic side: and at
least dozen members shouted, 4he,
lie d-m lie.'' Pandemonium. broke
loose and it was not until Republican
leaders got Madden baekate his seat
land demanded that there be an end
/ to his talk that a good sized riot was
!:averted. So:
: There is severe condemnation Of
the Chicago member here, not. only
by Democrats but by practically yah
liRepublicans also, first, because of his
4 preventing Upshaw, from making his
speech in the house Saturday to. pent
4 sion confederate veterans and fer his
attack on Lee. aJcks6H and other Con-
.i{federate leaders and soldiers. Mad
den's remarks. were the worst ever
Iat1tered in Congress against the South
ern cause,
=
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
Very truly YOURS,
Very truly yours,
fSicneD Herbert A Moses, :.
Chairman of Committee on Registra-
tpn and Assignment for Confed-
crate Reunion.

The usual meeting will be held or
Wednesday at 1880 at the Scout room.
This will be business session prin-
cipal attention being paid to getting
equipment for the summer trip.
At the last meeting OF the Troop
Mr.. Lister NJ Rice was the speaker
of th. evening. He talked to the
Scouts on the subject of Sportsman
ship" He stressed the necessity for
every rea-blooded American boy to
play the game square" All OF the
Scouts enjoyed his talk very much.
s Scouts Charlie Cuttino. Jr., and
sun Hardy have passed their tender
foot tests and have been duly miu-
ated into that rank.
The need for Scout Masters in sum
ter is very great. There are probab-
ly fifty boys who would Immediately
join the Scouts if there was a vacan-
-. Every troop is limited in mem
bership to thirty-two members. Heft
is a chance for q returned soldier o.
n man who is Interested in boys to
10 good work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
The Williamsburg Guernsey Bull AS.
=. &c. secfahon.y ~

/. Clemson College,. May 1S-Willian1s-
burg County has taken pesitiensih the
front line of progressive counties in
dairy family COW Development through
the organizations OF the. .Wilfamsburg
Guernsey Bull Association which has
recently been completed. This sssso-
citation is made .up> of five blocks. each
block consisting Of twenty farmers
who paid s25 each. to- make the capi-
tai $500 per block.
Three blocks have already bought
high class pure-bred Guernsey bulls
paying $500 each For bulls delivered
to Williamsburg County and. insured
for one year against death by any
cause tAn evidence. OF the value OF
these three animals says. P. Laafas-
ter, Extension Service Dairy Husband
man, .:is the records OF their mothers.
The dam of one has record of 12.-
S12.6 pounds of milk and 1922 pounds
Of butter fat. The dam OF another
has a record Of II. 1928 pounds OF
milk and 5642 pounds of butter fat.
The dam Of the third. has record OF
12,4f6 pounds Of milk and 6S5 pounds
Of butter fat. With foundation stock
ike this it will' be only few years.
before Williamsburg county viii have
a good supply Of high grade dairy cat
tie"
There is already a demand" says
Mr. Lancaster, .Hfor 90 registered
Guernsey sows and heifers ASA direct
result OF the bull association work. The
organization of this association, by the
way. was very rapid and satisfactory.
County Agent T. N. Cathcart and Mr..
LaMaster conducted the work OF orr
ganizStion, which was started and
confpaeted within four days. Not even
ten days were consumed in the total
work Of carrying out adj details. Bu'ss
for the other two blocks will be. purs
chased as soon as satisfactory aniraaisl
can be- found. ,;s-d
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
New Club For Sumter.

4 A number of men who feel that
Sumter is of sufficient size to have
some sort of an out-of-door club and
that there. is really need for such a
c1ap IN the city met yesterday for the
consideration and formation of such
"a project. The meeting resulted in
vyfIe formation of proposed club
which bids fair 70 fill "a much needed
want in this direction.
The club obtained a trac; Of about
two and one-half acres. beautifully
sitstated near Pocalla The tract is
on high plain and is almost entirely
surrounded by water oaks. The organ
izafion proposes to build small
club house which shall include room
for dancing, and locker rooms for both
ladies and men. members They also
propose to build two cement tennis
courts. AS the club is nea& Pocalia
the members will be able to have all
of the privileges of the usual country
c.Hb, such as tennis. swimming. isi:
ing; dancing, etc. In. fact the Only
feature OF a country club that viii be
: lacking is a golf course.
The following officers wera e:ecsed
at the meeting and the personnel OF
the same should do much TO insure
the success of the organization. The
officers elected were:
President, Herbert A Moses: first
vice president. William r Crowson.
Jr.; second vice presidens, 4, 3.
BeIseH: secretary and treasurer. Wen
Gef1 NJ. Levi.
Committees are now at work com
ssetf IN che orga1ifza ton. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
Duties Of Ald-de-camn.

An afd-de-camp is an officer at.
tached to the generals s,ah who as-
sists him in his work; he Is an acting
assistant adjutant general BY reason
OF ms detail as aid. Hs attends the
general, acts practically ass hts prt.
yate secretary and may be designated
to some special military dBtg Dur
Ing our Civil, war the aids carried or
d.rs and acted ir ali sorts Of useful
ways.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
First opera in England.

In 1866 there was. produced sThs
Siege Of Rhodes: Made Representa-
ton by the Art Of Perspectives X
Scenes and the story sung in recitativ.
MusfcK," which a writer IN the Die.
tionary of National Biography charac
teriZed as '.in some respects the moss
epoch-making play in the language
1t was virtually the first opera pro
duced in England.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
Physicians oath.

:, A part OF the Hippocratlc oath is as
follows: Whatever. in connection
with my professional practice, or not
in connection with it. may see or hear
In the lives OF men which ought not: to
be spoken abroad. I Will not divulge'
as reckoning that Hi such should Be
Kept secret" This oath IS respected
by eyery court III the wdriti. and rare
" indeed has II ever been broken bys
reputable physician.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
.ror1reasos,eE.;

For Treasurer. 60 Z
Coming beEors tee v6sstefs wttttM snort
tfaH tsefsty years actuai e1peris61cs1s
accopntiags I annonnce naEssaf, a eaa-
didate for the office of County Treas
urer, ana / promise loyalty and suv-
port and to- a64des BY the rsJsAs Sov-
ers.nB the Uernoc..s titss also o.:
Hcient seSvtae tif sa4ctsd. 800 (
-. $50 MOSES K MOORE.
Present Incumbent srd NagisteFiai
BfStTict ~ e e 49,. 49,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-22
True..Art.

With frownfng brows a famous q,
list was transferring to eanvas tht
beautiful highland scene before him
and furiously wishing that the spec
tator who was breathing down the
beck of his ueck would go awax. Blu,
that spectator was a "sticKer. Man.
DE said presently, "did ye never think
rae study Photographic" mo"
snapped the artist, rs he went or
painting. 81 wonder at that moo, !"
said the spectator. "It's haEtle
quicker as welf's bein' mair like the
place. -