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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
Would Investigate Secret So

Washington, Oct. 29. The board
of temperance, prohibition and public
morals of the Methodist Episcopal
church, in it's official publication, calls
upon the rules committee of the
house of representatives to intesti-
gate all secret Societies.
The position of the Methodists, as
thus set out, is regarded as more than
interesting in Washington.
The publication says: "The rules
committee is now considering wheth-
er congress should investigate the Ku
Klux Klan. We think it should. Not
only that, but we feel that it should
investigate all secret societies:
For instance, we would like to
know what became of>t;he money col
lected by the Y. M. C. A. and Knights
of Columbus for welfare work during
the war. Was any of this money left
unused? If. so, what is being done
with it?
Is any of this money contributed
by people of all churches being used
to fight the Y. NJ. C. A. in Europe?
Is it true that any of it is being used
to fight the Italian Methodist church.
Have any American fl,aternal orders
had anything to do with the atrocious
effort to induce the Italian govern
ment 10. confscate property of the
Methodist church in Rome and pre-
vent it's construction of college
there? 0
"When the Methodist general con-
ference expressed disapproval of any
interference by the United States
government in the quarrel between
Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics,
why did congress in formal reso-
luton take the side of the Catholics?
Was this due to the fact that the
Catholic church has fraternal order
while the Protestar..s have no similar
order?
Just what are the influences back
of the opposition to the rehabilita-
ton of our public schools?"
1t is regarded as likely by lead
ers that congress will undertake the
extensive program thus mapped out
by the Methodists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
Germany Trades on Broad
Scale.

Hamburg, Oct. 11.-Germany's
ocean freight carrying trade is max
ing steady progress toward regaining
its prewar volume. Harbor statistics
indicate that the aggregate tonnage
of vessels using this port have reach
ed 80 per cent of the peace traffic.
Announcement Of steamers bought
back from former enemy powers fol-
low each other in rapid succession,
and harbor facilities are already
proving insufficient to accommodate
growing traffic, now that big plants
such as Krupps and Erhardts. J. which
formerly manufactured war material,
are turning out peace. goods in great
quantities for overseas consumption.
Shipping authorities are urging the
revival of ambitious ,pre-war plans
for harbor extensions, on the ground
that with the rapidly increasing ex-
port trade, the port will in two years
time be far too small, and freight
business will be Lost to Scandinavian
ports.
Germans expect the South Ameri-
can trade especially to take a big
impetus early next year, when the
new Hamburg-South American COM
pany's liners will be placed in com
I mission.
Besides the Hamburg-American
compsny's new liners Bayern, Hansa
and Wurttemberg, three $4,000 ton
passenger and freight steamers will
be placed in the North American
service by the North German Lloyd Of
Bremen; to be followed by the 3O,-
900 tonner Hindenburg, now being
completed. New services are also be-
ing planned by both the Hamburg
and Bremen companies to the Far
East.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
.Ianan and World Peace.

The opinion of the world is that q
settlement of the problems of the
Pacific ocean will prevent an 3impend-
ing war. Just what those problems in
clude remains obscure.
Another current opinion, generally
accepted, is that the next war will be-
| gin with Japan a leading fighter.
That nation is asserting itself in no.
uncertain tones, which demand rec
ognition hitherto withheld by other
countries.
The world situation finds. Japan.
awake and alert but only in time to.
realize how completely the territory
of the world is possessed by other
leading powers. If the present status
be maintained Japan must forego:
hope of attaining colonial posses
sions, with subsequent colonization.
Will Japan do this? Not unless she
breaks a rule of growth exhibited by
all modern nations. Our own opinion
lis that Japan will not accept the
present ALLEGATION of world territory
unless given free hand in China,
Korea and Manchuria. The Japanese
pervasion of the Monroe doctrine will
proclaim the Far East scene of
q. y .
japanese domination.
If the white nations refuse their
recognition of this japanese claim the
japanese will demand in its place
equality for her subjects in foreign
countries and equal opportunity for
her merchants everywhere. In fact,
this is what japan wants. One placed
upon equal footing with other people
she will not care for exclusive doni-
nation of the East: The Jap is willing
to compete with the citizens of the
world upon even terms. Ri
This means that those nations en-
joying vast colonial possessions must
permit japanese developments there.
They must give up whatever present
advantages they have and open up
their territory to all others. If not,
Japan, like Germany, will claim q
place in the sun. If she finds herself
unable to make headway during peace,
there will be war;. u
Japan will be in the next big war.
Whether the United States or Russia
and China are her, opponents, re-
mains in doubt. If Japan assumes al
free hand in the east either of these
three nations may oppose her, and
possibly all of them. If equal trade
opportunities are offered the Japan,
ese, and ishe fails, to advance, a war
will ensue between Japan and the
nation that thwarts her progress.
This may be the United States, or
British colony, with the chances on
the United States on account of pres
ent, and possible future, friction over
the race question as presented in
California.-Orangeburg Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
Mrs. May West Cheatham,

October 12, 1871.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
The Inner Punishment.

The Inner Punishment.
There are many tales of crime
far too many-being laid before us
by the daily press in these postwar
days, but now and then one appears
that challenges more than the Hcallous.
| ed passing attention of thoughtful
people. Study of criminals in recent
years has revealed the fact that a
large proportion of them are not real
| ly normal persons. They commit
crimes and subsequent reactions in
the face Of accusation, trial and pen
atty are scarcely human. They are
degenerate or defectiye. But others
there are, who are criminals by pas
sion or by reason of some exceptional
stress or temptation. It was abnormal
for them to commit q crime and when
overtaken by the consequences they
suffer keenly. Given another chance
and handled wisely they are unlikely
ever to repeat their error.
1t is when one, of the latter type
60 wrong and do something offensive
to society that suffering is their por-.
tion, whether discovered or not. Back
in July prominent and trusted Chi,
cago banker, having used too much OF
other peoples money, intending no
doubt at first to replace it, became
desperate and gathering enough mere
to provide well for himself disappear
ed absolutely so far as all human
agencies of detection was concerned.
The effort to find him was at last
given up. He was free man appar-
emily and could live out his days with
plenty to keep him comfortable.
Doubtless he thought he had succeed
ed in his criminal plan.
But that ininitable master of hu-
man nature has told US how such
plans work out nj the story of Mac
beth. In the very hour when every
consideration cried trumpet-tongued
against the deep damnation of such
deed, he slew his aged king and guest
in order to win crown. Then, though
a brave man, fear took possession OF
him, suspicion tormented him, ghosts
haunted him and Macbeth could sleep
no more. Something gripped his very
soul from within with a deadly un-
shakable grip, until he sought death,
on the battlefield as an escape.
Now, that the sequel to that Chi
cago bankers get away is known, we
have another tale not of all parts be-
ing tbld, but easily enough guessed.
In local hotel at Miami, stranger
in those parts, apparently rich and
with no reason for The deed, puts an
end to his own life. His body lies
for several days an isolated sealed
secret. so. completely had the man de-
stroyed all traces behind him. But
the world is small. There, came one
who recognized and identified him as
the vanished Chicago banker.
Something had driven him remorse-
1essly to suicide. What was it? The
spirit of Macbeth could tell. The spir--
it of many another, too, could tell
why this lonely man at last slew him
self 10 escape-not the conventional
penalties inflicted from without, but
to escape the unbearable clutch of
dark things within, more merciless
once fastened upon a human soul
than any punishment that the law and
the courts can devise.-The State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02

Do not fail to examine the stock of
furniture, rugs, stoves, and house.
hold, goods offered for sale at greatly
reduced prices by the Edgefeld Mer-
camille Company. Come at once and
buy something at a bargain. Don't
wait.--Advertisement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
Notice.
connection

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons who are indebted to the estate
of the late R. E. Cheatham to make
payment to the. undersigned and also
all persons who hold claims against
said estate to present them to the
undersigned properly attested. 5
Mrs. May West cheatham,
Administrators
October IL, 1871.
~o~~~e%e~o-o-o-S orsoo-o~~coN~~ec
Ride while YOU pay.-Ford. Y. & M.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02
Abbeville Greenwood, Mu-
tual Insurance Asso-
citation.
ORGANIZED 1892.
Property Fl Insured s17,22e, 600.

= + : ; ~
WRITE OR CALL on the under
signed for any information you may
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We insure your property against
destruction by
FIRE, WINDsToRM, eor LIGHT
NING
and do so cheaper than any Com
pany in existence.
Remember$ we are prepared to
prove to you that ours is the safest
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known.
Our Association is. now licensed
to write Insurance in the counties of
Abbeville, Greenwood, Mccormick,
;Edgefeld, Laurens, saluda, Rich
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tanburg, Aiken, Greenville, Pickens,
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Clarendon, Kershaw, Chesterfield.
The officers are: Gen. j. Fraser
Lyon, President, Columbia, S. c.,
j. R. Blake, Gen. Agent, Secretary
and Treasurer, Greenwood, S. G.
DIRECTORS
A. o. Grant, Mt. Carmel, s, c.
j. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. G.
j., R. Blake, Greenwood, s. c.,
A. w. Youngblood, Dodges, S. c.
R. d. Nicholson, Edgefeld, S. G.
] Fraser Lyon, Columbia, s: c..
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no Preye,. { Bloos polsoniiig.

apply at once the wondcrfiold reIiatie Dl 1
PoRTER,s ANTISEPTIc HEALING OIL. q sun
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NoTIcE!

FOR SALE: spread-on cement
for painting sgutters and metal roofs,
guaranteed for ten years. Al oppof-
tunity to get frst-class- roof paint
at a low price. Apply at The Adver-
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-11-02

Ride while you pay.-Ford. Y. & M.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
Musical Art Club

Musical Art Club members and
friends On Wednesday evening had the
pleasure of hearing one Of the most in.
teresting and pleasing musical programs
of the season, given by Mrs. Chas. Jen-
sen, contnalto, one of the club members,
assisted by Heiman Weinstine, boy
Weyerhaouser hall. The attendance was
very good.
Mrs. Jensen gave two groups of songs
and as tho closing number she sang
"Lullaby," from Jocelyn,> with violin
obligato by Master Weinstine. The
audience showed it's appreciation Of
Mrs. Jensen g singing by the liberal ap-
plause accorded. Her voice was at its
best and her enunciation was very
clear.
Master Heiman Weinstine, violinist,
proved himself an exceptional player,
age considered. He showed remarkable
ability and immense talent. Outstand-
ing features Of his playing were the
splendid rvthm, good tone production
and the case with which he played.
This lad, but eighteen years old, came
from Russia when two years old.
Peon1e in st. Paul while ago discov-
cred his remarkable talent and they
are now nanifestine much interest in
him, in fact they have ARRANGED to
give him the opportunity to study vio-
lin and will send him to the east next
year.
As q whole the program Wednesday
evening was considered one of the most
interesting of the year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
Died

Thomas Droskowski died Sunday eve
ming at 8 O'Clock at the home of his
daug ghter, Mrs. Michael Grzeca, Second
avenue southwest, from old age. He
had been gradually failing for some
time.
The exact age of Mr.. Droskowski is
not known but as near as can be ascer-
tanned, he was at least 106 years old!
He was born in Poland and came to
this country So years ago, locating in
Winona, this state. From there the
family moved to Little Falls 26 years
ago. Mrs. DroskowsH died about two
years ago.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs.
Alex Artonowski and Mrs. Michael
Grzeca of this city; Mrs. Paul Karpin-
ski of Flensburg and Mrs. Frank
Merchlewicz Of Winona; and one son
Frank Drosky of East Grand Forks.
There are also thirty grandchildren,
twenty great-grand-children and one
great great -grand-child, the fifth gen.
Grafton.
The funeral was held from Our Lady
of Lourdes church Wednesday morning
at 8 O'Clock, FIR. Musial officiating.
Interment was in the church cemetery.
All the children were here for the fun
era1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
LADS HANDS AND
FEET BADLY FROZEN
YOUNG TOURIST SPENDS NIGHT
IN STRAW STACK WALKS
TWO MILES BAREFOOT

Frank Brown, 10, who gives his ad-
dress as Hollow Grove, Ark, is at st.
Gabriel's hospital here, suffering with
badly frozen hands and feet as the re-
suit of exposure during the storm of
Saturday night. His conditions is such
that he will be unable to leave the hos
pital for several weeks.
The young man had been Cheating"
his way home in an empty box car but
it became 50 cold that he left the train
about two miles south of Little Falls
and made for straw stack ina nearby
field. His feet were already benumbed
and he removed his shoes and tried to
get his feet warm but fell asleep. When
he awoke Sunday morning his feet and
hands were badly swollen and he was
unable to get his shoes back on.
Brown then started for a farm house
q mile distant barefoot, where he in
quired as to where he might find hos
pital. He was directed to st. Gabriel 8
walk Of nearly another mile.
When he reached the hospital, he drop
ped unconscious and was taken into the
building by employees.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
NJ. B. A, CELEBRATES
24TH ANNIVERSARY
CLASS OF Is TAKEN N-SUPRE1nE
And STATE OFFICERS
PRESENT

The Little Falls lodge Of the M. B.
A. celebrated it's twenty-fourth ami
versary Wednesday evening with the
adoption of a class Of fifteen candi'
dates.
Supreme President Albert Hass of
Mason City, Iowa, and Supreme Secre-
tary T. l.. BALI, also of Mason City,
were present, also State Manager w.
E. Kinman Of Minneapolis and District
Manager Nc]s Pchrson of Wadena.
Good talks we're given by all of these.
The last named had been here for sew
eral weeks getting up the class. Mr..
Hass will be remembered by some of the
older residents Of Little Falls, as he
had the contract for the first sewer
here. thirty years ago.
Following the meeting, the members
and guests enjoyed refreshments and
dancing. The attendance was large.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
SCHOOL VALUATION
IS MUCH HIGHER
FIGURES SHOW HIGH SCHOOL,
- WORTH $205, 5,000-WAS BUILT
FOR $4,000

Value of the public school buildings
in Little Falls has increased enormous
ly during the last few years, according
to q report submitted to the board Of
educetion by the II. N. Leighton Corr
pe6y Of Minneapolis. They estimate the
value Of the school buildings at $780,.
$50. The board Of education engaged
the services Of this company to estimate
the value of the buildings and contents
for the purpose Of adjusting the insur'
ance carried.
The present value of the high school
In estimated at $205,000, as compared
with the original cost of something over
$75,000. The Central Is valued at
&55, ,450; the Lincoln at e42,5O0; the
Hawthorne at $32, 400 and the Columbia
lat $25, 300.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
RANZLARS0N SELLS
STORE INTEREST
II. CHELLING NOW CONNECTED
WITH LARSON & BRIEsE
GROCERY STORE

Henry Chelling of this city is now as
sociated with Messrs. Alton Larson and
Ed. Briese in the Larson & Briese gro
Gerry store here, having purchased the
interest Of Franz Larson. Mr.. Chelling
assumed an active interest in the store
at once.
Mr.. Chelling was until few months
ego associated with Frank Bourassa in
the billiard parlors on First street
southeast. He was raised in this county
and is well known here.
It is Mr.. Larson g intention to go te
California in the near future, to engage
in business. Mr.. Larson was connected
with the Larson & Briese store here
from the time it was started, some
twelve years ago.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
Married

Miss Hilda M. Anderson Of Green
Prairie and John II. ,Raquet Of Eden
Valley were united in marriage Tues
day morning at 10 O'Clock at the M.
E. church, Rev. Geo. Geer performing
the ceremony. Miss Bertha Anderson,
sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and
Charles Anderson, brother, was best
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Raquet left Tuesday
afternoon for Eden Valley, whore they
will reside.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
LIVE STOCK TRADE
ON A WEAK BASIS
INCREASING SUPPLIES PROVE
BEARIsH INFLUENCE
QUARTER OFF IN 2 DAYS T.
(By U. s. Bureau of Markets and
MINI. Dept. of Agricultural
Tuesdays oueninp

7 South st. Paul, MINI, March 29
l921:-Cattle 1900, market slow
killing classes steady to Csc lower
Calves 1900, market SOC lower, to7
$500. Hogs $500, market IS to so,
lower, range $3.50 to 1915, bulk $8.5I
to $3.50. Pigs Csc lower, TOP $l1.OC
Sheep 100, market. about steady. to1
clipped lambs $8.75. =
Increasing receipts Of live stock a,
leading central markets this week arc
having a depressing influence and gen
eral trade tendency is toward lower
levels. Dressed beef markets continue
sluggish due largely to industrial condi
tions, which are slow to show any bet
te1ment, and with country demand fo1
stock and feeding cattle below normal
for this season Of the year, the cattle
market is weak with most kinds about
a quarter lower than the close Of last
week. The exceptions are some Of the
good to choice yeari;ng steers and heif.
ers on the speciality order, and bologna
bulls on which there is some outside
competition. Best reef steers in the
early week Is trasle was load Of very
good 1900 lb. offerings that brought
1925, with a fair showing of sales at
1926 to 1885, and bulk of the beef
steers from $3.50 to $3.50. Good to
choice cows and heifers are selling
from $6.75 to $3.50, with bulk of sales
from $4.0O to $3.50. Gamers and cut
tiers are going to packers largely at
$500 to $4.00, with bologna bulls most
ly from $4.00 to $3.50. Veal calf sup
pies are coming in increasing numbers
and the market has declined about
$3.50 since early last week, with best
lights today selling at 800, or at the
lowest rate in many years Strictly
choice heavy feeders sold as high as
$3.50, and the same quality stockers
are quotable to $3.50, with common and
medium kinds selling mostly Csc below
Last weeks close, and tending lower.
Hog values have dropped rapidly the
past week with today's average about
$1.00 lower than at last weeks open
ing. Price spread has shown some con-
traction from the unseasonably wide
range of a week ago. Range today
$3.50 to 1915, bulk $3.50 to $3.50. Top
pigs $11.00. The lamb market is on a
weak basis, best clipped lambs on early
days this week brought $S.75, with
choice light and handyweights ewes at
$5.75 to 5000, and choice yearling
wethers up to $500.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01
BANK STOCKHOLDERS
I EAT AND FRATERNIZ.El
OWNERS OF AMER. NATL. RANK
BANQUET AT SAND CAFB-
RANKS HISTORY GIVEN

Stockholders Of the American Nation
al Bank and American Trust & Savings
Company Of this city on Wednesday
evening were, entertained at 4 get-to-
gether dinner at the Sand Cafe. An
elaborate banquet was served and the
affair proved very enjoyable to all.
r. d. Musser acted as toastmaster
and he called upon officers and stock
holders for talks. John Wetzel, presi-
dent, was the principal speaker, he Civ
ing the history Of the bank since or
ganization. The original incorporators
of the American National bank were
Harold Thorson, president; G. A. Wey-
erhaeuser, vice-president; james D. An
derson, cashier and r. D. Musser, J. w.
Berg, P. H. Gross, Fred Stangl E. O.
Williams, G. B. Buckman and John
Wetzel. S. A. Siverts was the first as
sistant cashier. The bank bought out
the Morrison County bank, a private in
stitution operated by j. D. Maxwell,
and the new institution was chartered
Nov. IL, 1891, starting business De-
cenrber l, 1891, with capital Of $780,
coo and surplus of $4,000. At the first
annual meeting January IL, 1892, Mr..
Anderson resigned as cashier and John
Wetzel was elected to succeed him.
Since that time, Mr.. Wetzel has served
as vicc-president and in late years as
president, which office he now holds.
The deposits of the bank at the time Of
the first statement were $33,870. They
now exceed a million dollars. -
G. Rosenmeier, first vice-president Of
the bank and vice-president and trust
officer of the trust company, spoke on
the savings and trust features Of the
recently organized trust company and
what this organization meant to the
community. E. J. Richie, cashier Of the
bank, spoke on cooperation Of stock
holders with the bank. Each of the
stockholders present was called upon
and remarks of general interest to the
stockholders were made by the different
ones called upon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01

The officers of the Little Falls Auto
mobile club have been notified OF an at
tempt to pass a bill in the state legis.
lature authorizing cities and villages
to levy an additional tax of l per cent
on automobiles. The legislature recent
ly passed bill providing for a general
II per cent tax. The representatives
from Morrison county were wired to op-.
nose the bill. -~,'.<'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01

A deep hole extending across the
Belle Prairie road at point Just inside
the city limits, caused several broken
car axles this week. The hole was
flied With water and the ear drivers
aiidnot realixo its depth until they
stk kuek &. .#.sss
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01

The Lutheran Brotherhood Of Amer
lea will hold state convention for
Minnesota at the Curtis hotel, Minnea-
polls, on April 20. A permanent state
organization will be formed at this
convention.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-01

Members Of the knights Of Columbus
and others will attend the ceremonies
at Royalton Tuesday morning at $3.50,
when Father Plachta will be formally
invested with the rank of monsignor.