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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-09
GOODBYE, BOIL WEEVIL"
Free Movie and Lecture By An Ex-
perienced Planter.

A moving picture, entitled Good
Bye Boil Weevi," has been prepared
recently by the Delta Labratory, Tai
lulah, La, showing the best methods
of using poison to control the boil
weevil and the picture will be shown
at Kingstree on the night of June II,
for the benefit of farmers and all
others interested, says L. c. Madison,
county agricultural agent. The pic
ture was shown at Clemson College in
order that the division of entomology
might pass upon it for possible use in
this state, and the Extension Service
at once decided to have it shown at
various points in the heavily infested
area.
The picture shows different types
of machines used in applying poison
and their operation. It will be in
charge of J. o. Taylor, representa-
tive of the Delta Laboratory, where
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture has been conducting expert
ments for several years to discover
and perfect methods for poisoning the
weevil. Besides showing the picture,
Mr.. Taylor, who is an experienced
cotton planter, will make talk on
"Cotton Culture Under Boil Weevil
Conditions. No admission is to be
charged, and it is hoped that all who
can will attend and learn more OF this
interesting and important subject.
The points which M. Taylor will
visit for night engagements are CIV
en- below. 1t is likely that the coun-
ty agents may make afternoon dates
for Mr.. Taylor at still other places.
Andrews, June 10, Kingstree, June
II, Manning, June 18th.
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HOMECOMING
GREAT SUCCESS
BY THE FOUR ONLY
LIVING PASTORS OF THE
KINGSTREE CHURCH.

The Home Coming Celebration of
the Old Williamsburg Presbyterian
church, held Wednesday and Thursday
of last week, June 1st and End, was
a most wonderful success in every
way. There were present all the for
mer pastors of the church now living,
besides a large number of former
members whose membership is now
with other churches in other states.
1t was a real "home coming" not only
of former members and pastors, but
of many of the friends of the church,
as the invitation was extended gener-
ally to this celebration.
Wednesday morning at II o'clock,
Rev. w. C. Smith, of Rcidsville, S. c.,
who was pastor here more than thirty
years ago, preached most appropri-
ate sermon on the "Home Coming" of
the Church of Christ. After this
service, bountiful basket dinner was
served in the basement of the church,
a good time being spent in helpful
associations and renewing old acquain-
ances.
At 8 o'clock that evening, the Rev.
P. S. McChesney, another former pas
tor of the church, and through whose
efforts the handsome church now oc-
cupied by the congregation, was built
and who was instrumental in setting
this church among the first in Har-
mony Presbytery, preached sermon
full of encouragement and inspiration,
and pleaded earnestly for the church's
continual upward progress.
Thursday, at II o'clock, the Rev.
]. G. Herndon, now preaching in Nor
ton, Va, preached most impressive
sermon and the Communion OF the
Lords Supper was administered.
Lunch was again served On the
grounds.
This remarkable celebration was
in every way most enjoyable and
helpful occasion and it far exceeded
the most earnest expectations of all
and it made very fine impression
not only on the congregation but it
was most helpful to the entire cimmu-
nifty in bringing people together in
pleasant way. The idea was con-
ceived by the Rev. ]. w. Davis, now
pastor of the church, who is moving
spirit.
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COMMENCEMENT AT ROME.
Closing Exercises at Union High
School of Interest to Community

RHEIMS, June 1.-The commencement
exercises at Union High school were
greatly enjoyed by the school commu-
nifty and number Of visitors. On
Sunday morning, the 29th, DR.. R. E.
Stackhouse, of Columbia, preahced in
Union church on the subject of Chris
tian Education, and on Sunday even
ing he preached the commencement
sermon in the school auditorium.
There were a number Of visitors from
other communities to hear both these
sermons.
On Monday evening, the 30th, the
exercises of the grammar school
grades were held. The music pupils
of Mrs. w. C. Rollins rendeded several
selections on the piano, and then the
operetta "Snow-White" was given by
pupils from the grammar school assis-
ted by a few pupils from the high
school. The performance reflected
great credit on those who trained the
children and also showed marked abil-
ity on the part Of some of the partici-
pants. The work done by Frances
Snow who represented "Snow-White"
by Gertrude Haddock who played the
part Of the Queen, by Rufus Crib,
who acted the part of the Prince, and
by Gus Haddock who represented the
Huntsman, was especially enjoyed by
those present.
On Tuesday evening the graduating
exercises were held. The chorus, 20,
Italia Beloved" was beautifully rem
dered by pupils from ell grades of the
High school. The salutatorv was de-
livered by Mae Williams, the class
history by John LeGette, and the class
will by Frank Williams. At this point
Miss Annie Wilson of the faculty rem
dered vocal solo, which was follow
ed by the class prophecy by Gertrude
Haddock and the valedictory by Rufus
Crib. At the close of the valedictory,
the five members Of the class rose and
sang their class song which was COM
posed by the two young ladies in the
class and sung to the music of aloha
Oe". After the class exercises Mrs.
w. C. Rollins, teacher of music, de-
lighted the audience with an exquis-
ite instrumental solo.
Hon. Charlton DuRant of Manning,
delivered the address to the gradual
ing class, and Professor III. Dantz-
ler presented the diplomas. All five
of the graduates received State High
school diplomas. Mr.. ]. Walter Doar,
county superintendent of Education
for Georgetown county spoke briefly
at the conclusion of the program, con-
graduating the teachers and pupils on
the splendid work done during the
year just closing. Mr.. B. B. Chand-
ler, chairman of the board of trustees,
also spoke in behalf of the board of
trustees.
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Club Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the Twentieth Cen
tury Mothers Club, which was to have
been held at the home of Mrs. TIE. Ar
rowsmith on Friday evening, June II,
has been postponed until the fourth
Friday, June oath. This will be the
semi-annual open meeting to which
the fathers are invited, and the
change in date was made on account
of the revival services, which are be-
ing held at the school auditorium.
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in the fields by the rushing torrents.
Upon the arrival of Governor Shoup
and Col. Hammock, the belief was ex-
pressed by members of the party that
the reports of the death roll had been
exaggerated, The property damage, it
is conceded, however, will be at least
S10,000,000.
Two New Floods.
Pueblo really experienced two new
floods today. Breaking of dam on
the Fountain river near Colorado
Springs early today sent the flood wa
ters of the Arkansas river up again.
At a. m. the waters had again reach.
ed Third street. BY 8 o'clock, the new
flood was recedeing and it was believ.
ed all danger from it was ended. Then
Skagway reservoir broke and brought
the second new flood.
The city was under military control
today with Lieut.. Col Paul P. New.
ton of the Colorado National Guards,
in charge.
The city has been without lights,
gas and water since the flood came
Friday night. Candles and kesosene
lamps are at a premium.
All fires in the city are out tonight.
Those which lighted the city last night
did no great damage.
Every railroad line into the city was
out of commission, with many miles oil
roadbed washed out. Within the city
practically all of the road bed and rails
in the yords have been destroyed.
Newspaper men and military Off
cials have been the only persons per-
mitted to enter Pueblo from the out
side world since the floods.
One artesian well flowing lithia wa
ter was the only source of supply for
drinking water in North Pueblo today.
The city water supply is polluted and
instructions have been issued to use
only boiled water.
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TOLBERT SHELVEDss
SAYS N. Y. Times
NEW REPUBLICAN PARTY PLANS
FOR SOUTH CAROLINA DIS
CUSSED IN DAILY.

/ CUSSED IN DAlL1.
The following dispatch from its
Washington news bureau is publiched
by the New York Times, in regard to
the proposed shelving of Joseph w.
Tolbert as Republican leader and pie
cutter for South Carolina:
Republican leaders are seeking to
reorganize the party forces in South
Carolina as another step in the pro-
gram for rehabilitation of Southern
Republicanism. This follows the an
nouncement that reorganization in the
State of Georgia would be under
taken.
"For some time influential leaders,
headed by C. Bascom Slemp, the lone
Republican congressman from Virgin
ia, have been seeking for man to un-
dertake the task in South Carolina.
Mr.. Slemp has been intrusted by Pres
ident Harding, it is said, with the
work of cleaning up" the southern
situation.
"The task in South Carolina has
finally been placed in the, hands of
former Senator John L. McEaurin who
served in the senate as a Democrat
from 1897 to 1903 and was previous
ly in the house. The present plans,
it is understood are to place the pat
ronage in the hands of Mr.. McLaurin,
thus shelving Joseph w. Tolbert, pres
ent state chairman and member of the
national committee.
"Tolbert has long controlled an or
ganization composed of white and ne
gro men, and under his management
the Republican vote in South Carolina
has decreased from nearly 1000 in
1908 to 2,200 in 1920.
Former Senator McLaurin and
Congressman Slemp conferred few
days ago with President Harding, os-
tensibly on the subject of lowering the
rediscount rate of federal reserve
banks in the south so that the cotton
situation might be eased. 1t is un-
destood, however, that the conference
was not without its political aspects.
"The hope Of building up the Repub-
lican party in the south involves de-
Election from Democratic ranks. Some
Republican leaders think there is some
potential Republican material among
South Carolina Democrats due to
manufacturing interests, which the
Republicans say need application of
Republican principles such as a pro-
tective tariff.
"The Republicans will also seek to
capitilize the dissatisfaction in some
quarters of the south against the re-
cent Democratic administration be-
cause of its refusal to permit any wide
loosening credits and then seeking
support in the south because of it.
Southern Democrats say that while
South Carolina Republicanism contin-
ues under the Tolbert regime there is
no chance of any Democrats joining
the Republican party. But they admit
that if the Republican party in that
state was Cleaned up" and made an
"all white" organization there might
be a chance.
"Tolbert has the reputation Of never
having worn cravat and gold collar
button is prominent feature Of his
apparel. He is a veteran member OF
the national committee, and is not
without friends. He has been in
Washington for some time, endeavor-
ing to strengthen his grip on the state
organization and trying to force
through his slate of appointments. It
is rumored that he has been unsuc-
cessful, due to pressure by the clean
up squard.'"
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other sections of the city or out of
the city to the south.
Roads Almost impossible.
The heavy rains today and tonight
again made the roads almost impassa-
bic.
Just before the afternoon flood the
military rushed several soldiers
across the viaduct to the south side.
The Associated Press correspondent
accompanied the troops, the journey
being made through some of the worst
devasted districts.
On either side the ruins of principal
business structures, twisted and torn,
stood in mud and stagnant water.
High water marks showed the flood
had reached nearly to the second
story. In the union station the high
water mark was fourteen feet. AT
the Congress Hotel hundreds Of per-
sons were fed, coffee being made with
lithia water. The eggs ran out early
this morning and ham and steak was
on the menu. Tonight there was
chicken, cold roast beef and ham
sandwiches.
1t has been impossible even to wash
ones face and hands or obtain a
change of clothing.
Reservoir Gives Way.
At 2:3O o'clock this afternoon, just
when Pueblo was beginning to recover
from the terrible disaster of Friday
night the Skagway reservoir between
Florence and Victor suddenly gave
way and within an hour the swollen
torrent of the Arkansas river had
again inundated the outlying sections
of the city.
At 4:3O o'clock the waters had risen
to a point only a few inches below
the high mark of Friday nights flood.
J. L. Moorhead, secretary to the
Governor, said tonight he thought the
death list would not exceed 15O, al
though reports to him ranged from
200 to 600.
The local Red Cross set minimum
death list at 100.
The new food did not develop Sc
riously, although the river rose sew
eral feet in a short time. At 6 p. m.
the river was receding slowly.
Trees and masses of debris were
coming down from the country above
Pueblo on the crest of the new floods.
Troops quickly cleared the business
and wholesale districts, Citizens were
prevented from coming within block
of the waters, while every effort was
made to prevent loss of life from the
new danger.
Governor Oliver H. Shoup and Col.
Patrick Hammock, commander OF the
State constabulary, arrived today to
take personal charge of the situation.
Immediately upon the arrival it was
decided that Col. Hamrock's troops,
consisting of Colorado National Guard
units, and state rangers, will assume
all responsibility for law and order
during the emergency.
Governor Shoup and Col. Hammock
left Colorado Springs at 8 o'clock this
morning in a motor truck mounted on
fanged wheels which travelled to
Pueblo over the S2nta Fe and ID. &
3. G. tracks. Due 10 delays caused by
washouts the two officials abandoned
this conveyance at Buttes, however,
proceeding to this city by automobile.
Along the railroad tracks from Colo
RADIO Springs to Pueblo are scenes of
desolation and disaster, fences down,
great trees uprooted, deep gullies torn
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Citadel cadets have been selected
to represent this state at the nationa!
rifle matches at Camp Perry in Au-
gust. A team Of IA will make the
trip
The daily times., 1921-08-03
NOTHING TO SAY.

You can tell your paper" the great
man said,
II refused an interview.
have nothing to say on the Question
sir;
Nothing to say to you
And then he talked till the sun went
down,
And the chickens went to roost:
And he seized the collar of the poor
young man,
And never his hold he loosed.
And the sun went down and the moon
came up,
And he talked till the dawn of day;
Though he said, "On the subject men
toned by you,
have nothing whatever to saw
And down the reporter dropped to
sleep,
And flat on the floor he lay;
And the last he. heard was the great
mans words,
Il have nothing at all to say
20. Henry.
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save sinners

save sinners.
The plan of salvation. the won
drous love and mercy of God as cpl
tomized in His only Son, was most
ably presented. God is the Father
OF lights and of love and in Him is
no darkEN2s at all. neither IS there
any deathg and TO the sinner saved
by grace. ana the recipient OF His
bounty and forgines :, there is no
death, but a transition to the pres
ence of our Heavenly Father
I This blest abode. this wonderful
confidence between the soul saved
is insuperably more 70 be desired
than all things else. Nothing on
earth can equal it,
/ Nothing is impossible with God.
| He gave his life for the ransomed and
| took it up again. He tasted SIN and
death for His people, and suffered far
more than any of these are called up
on to suffer, that through his exam
pie and sacrifice, they might under
stand, that they had in Heaven a
Father and Elder Brother who had
| them constantly in mind. and loved
them through all eternity.
Elder Gilbert was equally inter-
esting. He said it had been a pleas
ure to visit North Carolina and
meet the brethren here.
His subject was David, and the
way in which he was kept and led
by God. He contrasted the feelings
of David at various times. 1t was the
same David who slew the giant
Philistine, and supported by faith in
God, went out against the great
Goliath, and yet at another time we
ind him saying to himself that he
VIII die at the hands of the enemy.
This illustrates the weakness of
the flesh and the lack of abiding
faith in God, who ever takes care
or those who trust in Him. The sit
uation is repeated time and time
again in the life of the Christian to-
day. They have their ups and downs,
their sorrows and Affections, and
forebodings until they feel that their
Saviour is clean gone forever and is
hiding His face from them, and vet
like David they can at times sing
praises unto God for His wonderful
works, and gracious deliverance.
The daily times., 1921-08-03
TRINKLE LEADS ON
VIRGINIA RETURNS.

Richmond, Aug. 2.-Incomplete re-
turns from the democratic primary
election in Virginia today indicated
that nomination of E. Lee TrinkIe. of
Wythe, for Governor, by a majority
of $4,000 to $4,000 over his oppon-
ent, Harry st. George Tucker, of
Rockbridge, according to the Rich
mond Times-Dispatch figures.
The total vote cast probably ex-
ceeded 100000. Reports on the Lieu
tenant Governor are insufficient to
determine the result. A count of re-
turns to midnight showed Senator
Junius E. West, of Suffolk, in the
lead, but so closely followed by Sen
ator Julien Gum, of Henrico and
Delegate Kenneth Newcomber Gilpin.
OF Clarke, that the vote from the
strongholds of either, as yet unre-
ported, might result ma decided
change in their relative positions.
William BuIlitt Fitzhugh of North
ampton, finished last.
Berkley D. Adams, of Charlotte. is
renominated as a member of the
State Corporation Commission, by an
majority over EIben
c. Folkes, of Richmond. It is. pro-
bable that Mr.. Adams majority may
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WILLIAMS STILL AFTER BOARD

Continued from page One)
interest which it could not afford.
The result on the farmers who had
borrowed on their cotton and the
price of the staple is easily seen said
Mr.. Williams. During this time New
York banks were getting money at
seven per cent.
What was the theory of the pro-
gressive rates." Mr.. Mills asked, go
to the records of the Reserve Board"
Mr.. Williams replied. 81 was in favor
of some increase in the discount
rates, but l never realized or thought
for one moment that they would
reach the stage to which they were
in many instances raised
The daily times., 1921-08-03
TRUCKS COMPETING WITH
RAILROADS

It is candidly admitted in rail
road circles that the competition OF
the motor trucks in short-haul traf-
the last two years, has cut the car
riers' income by millions of dollars
Especially in New England the dl-
version of short-haul traffic to trucks
within radius of fifty miles of
Boston, has been particularly mark
ed since the last increase of 40 per
cent. in freight rates. Officials of
the Boston & Maine estimate that for
the city of Lynn alone, which is a
big shoe centre, the company has
lost $1,OOO,00O of business annually,
through diversion to motor trucks,
and with this in mind the Boston &
Maine recently made reductions ev-
eraging over 40 per cent in local ex-
press rates to and from points with
in radius of fifty miles of Boston.
Other New Fngland roads are also
cutting freight rates, in the effort
to win back some of this short-haul
business.
The Times has repeatedly called
attention to the fact that unless rail-
road rates are cut considerably ship
pers would be compelled to resort to
truck and the people would have to
live in zones of fifty miles. This sit
uation has been worked out in the
manufacturing centers of the New
England states, where probably all
the necessities of life are obtainable
within fifty miles of the large cities.
In North Carolina study and effort
would be required to bring about
this situation.
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Mr.. Ernest Renfrow of Texas is Wis
iting relatives in Wilson.
JAMES Nj. BAINES.

| In the death of James M. Baines
which occurred at his home near
Stanhope, Nash county, this morning
the community in which he was born
| reared and had lived all of his life
suffered great loss. He was one of
the most prominent and public-spirit-
ed citizens of Nash county. He had
served as member of the board of
County Commissioners and the
Board of education for a number of
years. He was a member of the roa n
commission of his township for sew
eral years. and had been a Justice
OF the Peace for the greater part of
his mature life. He was an ardent
supporter of every movement for the
upbuilding of his community and his
county at large.
Mr. Ba1nes was a son of Absalom
II. Ba1nes and was born Nov. 10th
lS47 near Stanhope and resided al
most within sight of the place of his
birth, all of his life. He reared and
educated family of seven children
all OF whom were present when the
end came. His sons are Ollin r of
spring Hope, Alphonso B. of War;
saw, Almon NJ. of Middlesex and Row
OF Wallace. His daughters are Mrs
raymond Fertig of Charleston. w
va, Mrs. j. p. Pierce of Sprine
hope, and Mrs. Walter L. Morris of
spring Hope. These, together with
his wife and eleven grandchildren
survive him.
Jim Baines, as his numerous
friends We're wont familiar1v 70 oa11
MIN will be greatly missed in his
county as he was friend of man
lie was noted for his common sense
ana good Judgment together with
phe courage of his convictions and
many other sterling qualities. He was
educated in the schools of his com
and in part at the Wilson
Colleglate institute. at one tima ha-
Ing a schpolmate Of Josephus nan /
els.
Ihe lnterment Will take place to-
morrow at 3 o'clock p. M, at the
old homestead of his father. and in
ne midst Of the scenes of his child
1000. The music of the birds which
hrllled him with ecstacy as child
VIII still be heard in the branches
u the trees, quivering in the same ):
'entle zephrys that famed his youth-
u brow, and the same sun that neen-
- INTO the room. of the child to !,
wake him to world of joy will
ontlnue to shine with a soft ana
The daily times., 1921-08-03
TWO GOOD SERMONS

Inose who had the pleasure of
nearing Elders sylveser Hasseu of
Williamson and NJ. L. Gilbert IF
Florida in the court house last niab+
were well repaid. :
Elder HasseI1 retains his wonder
tul power Of memory and eloonenco
He IS a scholar of rare attainment
and possesses familiarity With 49,
Bible which is equaIled bv few
His sermon last evaniro
John where the beloved discin1a -
Christ in comparing the sarto,
mi'n Tue rather. Gas the brightness
ms glory and the express image
:. ms person" in whom were all the
~ iDutes rltly framed was a most
autiui exposition of the character
u the blessed Lord who came -