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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30
Suggests Pirates Operating on Co; :.

:. 1t was Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover who suggested the
possibility of a pirate. The fact that
exhaustive search has failed to locate
single member of the crew or to
discover any trace of wreckage OF
the tanker has caused Mr.. Hoover to
believe that a revival of Captain
Kidd's methods is at least "specula-
tive theory"
The only clew upon which investi,
gators have had to work on suggests
that the theory may be ever more than
Speculative" Two months after the
discovery Of the Deering, a bottle
message signed by the first mate was
picked up. 1t stated that the vessel
had been overhauled by "an oil burn
ing boat resembling a submarine
chaser" and that the crew had been
held without a chance to escape.
The message for the most part was
illegible, but the writing has been
positively identified as that of the
mate.
Senator Sale of Maine was respon-
sible for the widespread investigation
that has been, and still is being con-
Quoted. Shortly after discovery of the
Deering, Miss Lulu Wormwell of Port
land, daughter of Captain W. B.
Wormwell of the Deering, called at
his office.
She was accompanied by her pastor
the Rev. A. Lorimer. They urged
that an investigation be made into
the strange fate of Captain Wormwell
and his crew. Affected by the poig-
rant grief of Miss Wormwell, an ex-
ceedingly pretty girl of "a, Senator
Hale at once arranged conferences
with Secretary of Commerce Hoover,
Attorney General Daughtery, Under
secretary of State Fletcher and with
Treasury officials. Every effort has
been made since that time to clear
up the mystery.
The Heweitt was steel cargo yes
sci bound from Texas to Boston with
a cargo of sulphur. The theory that
she may have struck stray mine has
been abandoned. In that event
wreckage would have been washed
ashore, skilled navigators state. The
presence of q stray mine in that Sec
ton, however, is not improbable, it
was stated by the Prince Of Mcnoca,
world authority on tides and currents,
during his recent visit in Washing
ten.
"The case OF the two ships is as
much a mystery as ever" said Eu-
gene T. Chamberlain, commissioner
of navigation recently. 81 haven't
thought much about the pirate theory,
but there is so little to work on that
one mans guess is as good as an
other"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30
LAW AS TO SALE OF
HIGH EXPLOSIVES.
Chief Game Warden A. A. Richardson
Warns People Who are Dy-
namiting Streams.

Chief Game Warden A. A. Richard
son has issued the following state
ment:
Recently great many reports have
come to this office from different por-
tions of the state to the effect that
people are dynamiting the streams
and ponds for the purpose of taking
fish. I believe in most instances the
Game Wardens are doing all they can
to prohibit this kind of work.
"In addition to the law which pro-
hibits the use of dynamite (found on
page 81 of the pamphlet of Game and
Fish laws), there is another law
which-Section 491, Code of Laws of
South Carolina, 1912, Volume II, which
provides:
"'Sec. 491. No person to Sell Ex-
plosives Except Under Certain Condi-
tions - Sworn Reports. - No person
shall sell, deliver or dispose of dyna-
mite or other powerful explosives, ex-
cept ordinary gunpowder, unless such
person knows the purchaser or the
party to receive the same, and is sat
isfied that the explosives are not to be
used for killing fish, and then only
upon a written application from party
desiring to purchase, stating the pur-
pose for which he desires to. use the
said explosives; and person selling,
delivering or disposing of such ex-
plosive shall keep a book in which
shall be recorded the name of the pur-
chaser or party to whom the explosive
is delivered, the quantity sold or so
delivered, and the date of such sale or
delivery. That such person selling or
keeping for sale the explosives men
toned in this section be required to
make sworn quarterly reports of such
sales, name and Tace of purchaser or
purchasers, amount sold and date of
sale, to the county auditor of each
county. Any person violating this
section shall be guilty of a misde-
meanor, punishable by fine not to ex-
ceed one hundred dollars, or imprison-
ment not to exceed thirty days
81 have instructed all Game War
dens to visit all the hardware stores
and concerns or places that handle
dynamite and to see that proper rec
ords are kept in accordance with the
section, and if they find dynamite
provisions of the above mentioled
being sold except as provided for in
this section, to make a case against
the party or firm so doing. And, by an
inspection of the records required to
be kept by dealers in dynamite. Game
Wardens can ascertain who have been
purchasing same, and thereby put
themselves in better position to keep
an eye on the parties using same, and
enforce the laws prohibiting the use
of dynamite for killing fish.
"Since the war a great many deal
ers in dynamite are evidently unoer
the impression that the records of
sales of dynamite as required by Sec
tion 491 is no longer required. Such
impression is erroneous; the law is
plain; the records must be kept; ard,
in order to put all on notice.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30
APPEAL TO THE MINISTER'S
The Public Schools of South Carolina
Need Your Help.

The Journal of the Nationa! Educa-
ton association, which is distributed
throughout the United States, pub
fishes statistics, derived from the
United States Bureau of Education
fer 1918, showing, as compared with
all the other states in the unic.,:
THAT South Carolina has the
smallest number OF people who can
read, with .he single exception of
Louisiana.
2.-That South Carolina spends the
smallest amount per capita for the
education of the children in public
schools.
3.-That South Carolina has its pub
lie schools in operation the smallest
number of days in the year-110.
4.-That South Carolina has the
smallest number of free public libra
ries-1.9 per cent.
6.-That in all educational lines
South Carolina averages the lowest
in the country-occupies the 48th
place.
Thus is our beloved state advertis-
ed to the entire world.
If this condition is not true, we
ought to prove it; if it is true, we
ought to correct it.
The churches are doing great things
in higher education; let them also ral-
ly to the improvement of the public
schools, which make the colleges and
universities possible.
The Baptist State Convention last
winter took the lead and memorial
lied the legislature to make larger
appropriations to the public schools.
Let all the churches cooperate, and
do it now.
We ask every minister of every de-
nomination in South Carolina to read
the following invitation to his con-
gregation and urge them to accept it:
At mass meeting of citizens of
Spartanburg, held under the auspices
of the Chamber of Commerce, May II,
1921, the following resolution was
adopted:
eve, the citizens of Spartanburg,
profoundly impressed by the made
quate facilities provided by our pres
ent public school system for the boys
and girls of South Carolina, realizing
the low position in popular education
we occupy as compared with other
states in the union, and believing that
this condition can be remedied only
by united effort on the part of all
the citizens of the commonwealth,
hereby invite the people of South Car
olina to meet in Spartanburg on July
Is for the purpose of organizing a
statewide Citizens Educational As
sociation to devise and execute plans
for arousing public sentiment and to
take steps to promote through the leg
islative action such constructive mea-
sures as are necessary to meet our
educational obligations to our chill
dren of our state"
The Conference will assemble in the
Converse Auditorium at II o'clock on
July Is, and will continue until the
late afternoon, with an intermission
for a picnic luncheon on the college
grounds for visitors. This will enable
you to reach the city on the morning
trains in time to attend, and also to
leave on the evening trains.
Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce,
R. p. Pcll, Chaiimah EX Com.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30

An inheritance of $4,000 made
scarcely ripple in the life OF Joe
Bokau, member OF the Kern post OF
the American Legion at Toledo. Bo,
kau is policeman. When notified OF
his good fortune he was asked if he
intended quitting the police force. 81
can do greater service as policemal,
than in any other way, and, after all
what pleasure is greater than that of
doing something worth while" he
said.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30

The House late yesterday agreed to
the Borah disarmament amendment
to the naval appropriation bill. Wild
shoutSsgreeted Representative Kelley
of Michigan, in charge of the bill,
when he moved to concur with the
Senate in the Borah amendment.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30

The town council recently elected
Mr.. Harold U. Kinder to the office of
chief of police, and he will probably
enter upon his duties of office early
in July.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
STATE OF TRADE

Business sentiment improves, but
business is still backward. according TO
the weekly reviews Of the large mercsn /.
tile agencies. Dun's Review SAWS that
readjustment in important basic depart
ments has made further progress, and
this Is aided by increasing resistance to
further lowering of values. notably in
cotton, woolens and silk goods. whose
prices now apparently are on a stable
basis, and in hides and leather, which
have benefited through somewhat better
demand for manufacturers. Adyices
from New England show further re.
sumption of activity in shoe manufac
turi'.g, some plants operating at full
capacity and production in others in
Creasing.
In other industrial ccnters tendency
to extend operations is noted. The i'm.
prOvemcnt IS slight, in view Of the sea
son, but it is believed the prospect fo,
the fall and winter is decidedly more
confident. Buying of iron and stee
continues on restricted scale, but in.
luiries are received and the expectation
ia that the railroads soon must becom,
liberal purchasers
The gradual realization by labor tina
il must accept its share in the deNntio,
is making progress and will be followc,
with active resumption Of building, thu
stimulating demands for materials. Ke
tail trade, aided by substantial price re
| ductions and measured by bulk rathe
than values, Is we'll sustained. The re
! duction in stocks Is reflected in tn
presence of many buyers at lcadin
Wholesale centers.
THE feeling in the agricultural sec
tions, notably in the South and West /
better than it was" says Bradstrrct &
Reports from the lumber trade are
trifle better, too, a solid basis for thi
being seen in expansion shown in ne,
building in July over June and owe
July year ago. 1t is probable tha
July will prove to have been the thir
most important month in the country
history, so far as value OF building per
mitted for Is concerned. 1Ther
are enough evidences of improyemer
visible to rob the general trade and in
dustrial situation of some of It's for
4nerly depressing elements.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Proposals
DEPARTMENT OF WHARyEs. DOCKS
AND FERRIES
$50 BOurre Bldg, PhllndeIphia

Sealed proposals. indorsed TBids Tor tho
construction OF the superstructure OF Chest.
nut Street Pier No. 1. South Delawars
River" and addressed TO the UNDERSIGNED
at the office above mentioned. will be re.
ceived until IL o'clock noon (dayllght-savlng
time1 Friday. September 0. 1921. and then
Plans. specific cations and blank forms upon
which bids must be made can be obtained al
tho office above mentioned upon the deposit OF
certified check in the sum OF SOS. to
cover the cost OF blue prints. which check will
OF the plans and specifications in good con.
dition and unmarked. The succ essful bidder
VIII be furnished with all blue prints neces.
sary FREQ OF charge.
Proof must be submitted the department
by the contractor that he has accepted tho
provisions Of the Workmen's Compensation
Act of June 1S, 1917. relative to working.
mems compensation. and insured his liability
hereunder or secured exemption therefrom.
No bid will be considered unless accom-.
cf the City of Philadelphia to the effect
that tho provisions Of an ordinance approved
May 26. 1860. requiring proposal bends on
all bids exceeding In amount $500 have been
complied with.
Tho Director reserves to himself the right
to reject any or all bids as he may deem
| lest for the interest of the City OF Phila'
GEORGE, F. sPRoULE.
| DIraCtnr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
LESS COTTON CONSUMED
spIndles Active In July aa,44e,as,
Against 34,666,794 Last Ye,r

Washington, Aug. 13.-Cotton con.
sumed during July amounted to 40 1oo
bales of lint and 90, ,010 bales OF Inter,
compared with 525, ,4S9 Of lint 90,
$3.50 Of linters In July last year hu thu
census Bureau announced today.
consumption for the twelve month.
ending July 31--the cotton os yeorIN
amounted to 4,SS7 ,S93 bales of lint "a
513,S6 " linters, compared w;.S S
8,41O Of lint and 342. ara wiz ~
linteiS. Cotton on hand july m ~
consuming establishments, was 1 1is
SAT bales of lint and 2O2, ,252 of Hnto,,
compared with 1,35S,147 of lint oni
277,21 of linters SO held a wear o.n
and In public storage and AZ co,,,' ,'
presses, 3,724,512 bales of lin. eom Jun,
236, ,1O4 Of linters, compared with ou
Oo0,O ,Olo OF lint and 382 ,432 OF jinte,.
80 held a year ago. ''s
Imports for July were 3432 bo,o,
and for the year 226,321 bales es' nn,,,
pared with 37,575 for July n yeor .V an.
and 700,214 for last year, EYnouso uso
amounted to 527 1928 bales for Julyl ly,,' IN
cluding 1927 bales of linters. comma 1 ras
with 211.S41 including 3475 of lIntssr.,
In July year ago. For the tUeirs
months exports totaled 5,724. .5sa bo,ose
including II 1872 bales of linters yaes' cn,,
pared with, 8,50S,347 including 81, OBJ
Of linters the previous year. '''0-i
Cotton. spindles active during Ju,v
numbered 80, ,448, 2s1. compared Si.ye odi.y
34,666,70 In July last year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
BUSINESS ON CURB
EXTREMELY DULL
Transactions Represent Closing
Out Of Contracts by Specu-
Iative Element

New York, Aug. 13.-The New York
Curb market was Of the usual summer
half holiday character. Very little
business was transacted in the short
trading period with which the week
ended, and most Of the few transactions
represented closing out Of contracts by
some Of the element thot has taken n
speculative position In the market In
the early part Of the week.
A feature was the decline In Sar
Light and Heat, which sol d down to ooc
n share. Glen Alden Coal. on moder- =
nte transactions. held ut 347s and 30,
and q sale Of Intercontincntal Rubber
was made at 7. Southern Coal anu
iron sold at 2%. United Reta II Candy
was in better demand than 1t has beer,
for over n week. a moderate amount oi
business being transacted at o1s ana
ES. Radio issues we're unchanged on
small trading. =.
Petroleum stocks were quiet and
without material change. Carib syn J.
dicate again sold at 4, and slight ad-
vance was made in international re.
troleum. which sold Mt 10&. Tidal
Usage was traded in at IL, showing a
moderate advance. There was a fair
amount Of business in Salt Greek az
1O$. !,
Mining stocks continued IN good dc.
mand. but met the usual realizing at
the week end. Boston and Montana
was n prominent feature, but reacted
slightly after the opening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
LOCAL TRADING
VAS COLORLESS
Considerable Shifting of Posi-.
ton Featured the Weeks
Bond Dealings
Although there were mixed changes the

Although there were mixed changes the
trading in today's local market could
hardly be taken seriously. With the
exception Of Pennsylvania Railroad all
the transactions comprised small odd
lots. There was a fairly good demand
for Pennsylvania Mt the outset. ad-
vancing the price to 37h. After this
demand was met the stock slipped back
TO 81. Electric Storage Battery, after
starting at 1O4H. yielded to 1O3Ts
u. G. l. on limited transactions re-
acted to 1872, but rallied near the
closing to 33A. Philadelphia Electric
preferred was off u, while American
Stores advanced *. None OF these
changes carried the slightest significance
except to emphasize the extreme mar
rowness of the market.
It was outside rather than home de-
velopments that commanded the for,-
most attention of the local market com
munity. ANY doubt Of which would
easily be dissipated by the lifelcss char
acter of the weeks market. The local
utility problems, for the time being. are
relegated to the background by reason
of acuteness of the controversy between
the contesting political interests. Just
when this snarl will be ironed out to
permit an intelligent consideration Of
either the gas or transit problem can
only be conjecture. In the meantime
all concerned from market standpoint
seem content to remain on the side lines
and patiently await developments.
There seems to be considerable shift =
ing of position, both among institu
tions and individuals, in the matter of
bonds, which in a measure accounts for
much of the expanding activity, both
over the counter and In the market, In
the bond dealings. The unusually at-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
PHILADELPHIA RONDS
Philadelphia Markets

,oy WHEATmReesDts u Al iIl21s bushels; Mar.
MS,s ME sd sSrSt2 wg'o, 6S.2 ES s1,5:, :s
counts: Mixed wheat &c under, red winter.
7c under 10. :, . No No. wheat lie under No.
SEmpl" according TO quality.
CoRN-Receipts 1903 bushels. Steadily
,Tade%No, - Sellow' low "75is @7oncc.. ''' '''
CATS, R""c!pts,, 17.4hN bushels. ,GuIe.,
E, by, soISy "a Car lot" 70
s;5s0, ot8 pounds n SACKS; Quiet and un;
in Hob jGte sacks-sott winter ' s,raiFS,'
GIS; Sard ~i1!sr r j Gs,rsisht; $7$;I,55; 90 90,
patent, IS BS; fancy spring and ':i"; sity
mills patent family brands *log 1890. Rye
PRovIsIo%s-steadIy held. Quotations
nsst IN .. STqs9a and HaTS4 ed, Ss
SuSed loose. aiH9 SIC; A. SElnnsG loose. 81
HoHcIcss. I s. Sc: psHc s6opdSTs s, +, C2te c1red
loose. l,Tc; DO. smoked lsC. bellies In pickle
quotations: soI{:pacEcd cTsSmcTS, fancy
Bss aRcs s"%aS Sxr 4c Extra rss
iaci .lrsts, 81 a 4Oc; seconds, 9sd 86q thirds
~ lt B2ci sweet creamery. ChOlCe 10 Fancy, 4
Il 40c: fair TO good. 40 Acc ladle packed
as To- quality, 2sI ale; packing stock. 240
27cj fancy brands OF prints were jobblng a
SO n 6sc; fair to choice. 49, 65c.
EGGS-Fine eggs in small supply anc
steady. Nearby extra hrsts. 42c; DO, frsts
4lc; Western oxtra hrsts. 4044lC: hrstB
3s q a9c. seconds. 30 d 32c inferior lots lower
jobbing sales OF fancy candled fresh eggs
SO q $40; fair to choice, 47852c.
CHEESE-Quiet and STEADY, New YnrI
| whole milk fats. fancy, fresh. 22c; do
fair 70 good. fresh. 2OGl2lC, Lunghurns
! fresh. 23h 92io; single Daisies, fresh, 2lh
LIVE PoULTRY-Fowls. not Loghorn,
| fancy fat. 80 D8lc; Inferior, 20T 2sc; whit
| Leghorn fowls, 2i920c spring chickens
broilerS, not LeEhorns. fancy yellow skinned
weighing l82 lbs. apiece, BOda4c
spring chicken9 JLssh9rns' weighlng !, q
| 2b n 20c old ROSTERS, 1870 lSc: ducks, whit
| Pekin. 2ib28c; do, mixed colors. lSG 2oc
| pigeons, per pair. old. 4O94oo; young. 30G
DRESSED PoULTRY-Fowls. fresh. KILLED
| dry-picked, In bokes-weigh!ng. B lbs apiece
soc; weighing I lbs. sao; weighing al lbs
| 84c; Weighing lbs. 80 q 32o: fowls. fresh
killed in bblB. dry-picked-weighing Al
| lbs apiece. dry-packed. 8Sc: weighing T
lbs apiece. lcp-packed. 37c weighing 81
| lbs, 30 lD8lc weighing lbs, and unde
| 25 a 2Sc; broiling chickens. Western, 500 al
do. nearby, So e 3sc: old ROSTERS. -plokot
dueSiings. al 2So. ~ -''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
COTTON MARKET

New York, Aug. 13.-The Continent;
Wall Street and the trade were ail go"d
buyers of cotton this morning, ana nrS'
-rices advanced s to 13 points over thc
previous close. Selling by spot houses
and Liverpool checked the advance ana
prices reacted about 10 points from tic
top. The market, however, owing 70
continued bad crop reports from all
parts of the belt, seemed to have a
GOOD undertone, although 1t met South e
crn selling on all hard spots.
Showers over the Central belt and
Southwest. coupled with the small do
nestle consumption during July, led to
increased selling around IL O'Clock FOL
lowing partial recovery, and prices
settled back to about the closing leve!
of Friday. The bullish character OF
crop and textile news, however, ap-
peared TO be creating a policy OF buy
ing on sctbncks, and the undertonC
held steady despite the markets irreg
ularity.
The market changed only slightly in
the late forenoon, holding most of the
time about net unchanged. Closing
prices were 1 points lower to = points
higher.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Commodity Markets
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Whcat started
with September unchanged to &c lower
and December unchanged to Ac, higher.
Immediately after the opening the mar
kct turned strong, with shipping inter
ests and locals buying, while there was
a lack Of pressure. Receipts inspected
yesterday were 81 cars; last year lot
cars. The cash market was strong, with
increased premiums paid for choice nara
here, at the Gulf and in the interior.
Export business was large, with Ger
tain houses intinating direct business
that is not being included in reports
from the seaboard. Minneapolis reports
leading brands of white -four 2oc
barrel higher and rye steady TO zoc
kivher. Washington Department OF AZ
rlculture points to probability OF much
higher prices for farm products par,
ticulnrly potatoes, because OF reuuced
Yields and lower freight rates.
Corn opened Ac TO l2c lower for sep
tcinber and 9sc off for Deccmoer. with
local brokers selling Resting orders
took offerings On the decline.
Oats started steady to 1sc higher
with scattered commission house buying.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE

New York. Aug. l3-BUTTER steady.
Receipts, 1882 tubs. Creamery. higher than
extras, i4n pibc; creamery, extras (92
score) AN @ Iic; hrsts (ss to 91 scoreJ, ssh
zoe. 0' -
EGGS irregular. Receipts. 90. 2e4 cas.s
Fresh gathered. extra hrsts 8S94lc; frsts.
$40 37c; State. Penna. and nearby Western
state. Penna. and nearby Western hennery
browns. extras. 40 q 49c; do. gathered browns
ana mixed coInrs hrats - cytras, 35 q 45c
refrigorator. nrsts 35 a 38hc.
CHEESE steady. Receipts. 1914 boxes
state. whole-milk. fats. fresh. specials. 81 q
whole-milk. twins, specials, 2lQ5ih c; do
average run. 2O12Oh C.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Financial Briefs

Tho average price OF the twenty active
industrial stocks advanced 0.48 per cent
yesterday to 60.ss, while the. twenty rail .
roads advanced O83 per cent. 10 7l.03
J. P. Morgan will sail for Europe TODAY
aboard tho s. S. Olympic. The matters
that delayed Mr.. Norsan's departure have
been cleared up.
The Treasury Department has purchased
TO date o. 7S5, 600 ounces Of silver under
the Pttman act.
The Province Of Saskatchewan, Canada
has sold 10 a syndicate of saew York bankers
bonds. which aIt offered to Investors at
" "a TO yield IN per cent. Principal and
interest OF bonds is payable in New York
Cerro de Pasco Copper CORPORATION In
creased its output last month. turnirs out
l,3id. 900 pounds OF copper against ,Oi2. 900
pounds IN June. making total output OF
80 oso, 600 pounds for the seven months This
pounds. Julys production was bettor than
tho corresponding month iH 1920 and 1919
Active liquidatlor Of rubber. leather ana
can shares some OF which recorded new low
hgures. caused selling out elsewhere OF
earlier purchases.
Efforts 70 bring about a further rise a 4, the
result OF Favorable overnight developments
United States Rubber FIRST preferred broke
poIrrs. the common and Central Leather
preferred, 3; Continental Can, .; Central
Leather. 2S Maniti sugar and American n
Can preferred. l point.