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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
Uncommon Sense
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BY JOHN BLAKE
KEEP BRAKES IN ORDER


A 4 THE approach to every danger
~ Gus turn Of a state road IS q
sign which reads:
go SLOWl"
The automobilist who has good sense
and good brakes heeds the warning. he
gets around the turn without anything
happening to him. ..
The speed maniac, or the man whose
brakes are out Of order, keeps. right
on. And we usually read Of one or
both in the accident columns OF the
newspapers, sooner or later.
The road we all must take is pretty
we'll marked with warnings, although
it takes experience. to read some OF
them.
If we have the brake called Will
power, and keep it in trim, we have
nothing to fear from the dangerous
places. -,
II our judgment is bad and our will
power likely to give way we never get
where we are going, except in very
badly damaged condition.
There is no occasion for such great
hurry that the warning signs must be
over run.
On the road to wealth. and espe-
cially the road to pleasure. the warn
ings are very abundant.
Yet thousands and thousands OF
reople run past them every day, with
the usual disastrous results.
There is little enough time in the
average life. We must all work rap
idly If we are to sHt good lifetime's
work accomplished III the working
years that are allotted to us.
But we can always slow down at the
risky corner, provided we keep our will
power in condition. and use the judg-
ment that ought to he part OF our
makeup.
The too much play turn in the
road is more dangerous than the too
much work" corner, but it is we'll to
slow down at both Of them.
Then the "overindulgence" and "late
hour" spots call for almost halt.
Read all the signs, and observe
them.
It rs delightful to speed along the
road and feel that we shall get where
we are going in Jig time.
But many speeders who do not see
or heed the warning, never get where
they are going at all.
And when they are piled up in the
hospital Or the snaitarium or told by a
grave.faced doctor to bid their families
a last farewell, they begin to see the
sense IN stringing these signs along the
road; and: to wish they had kept their
brakesSin order.
'>t''' !s'i:T' (Copyright.)
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
THE FRIENDLY PATH.
BY WALTER L. ROBINSON.
HE rich will do anything
Sfor the poor except get
off their backs"

fITN he rlcn Will 90 any tnluS
Sfor the poor except get
off their backs"
This statement once was made
by Tolstoi, the famous Russian
writer, often lauded as the
greatest friend of the working
man in the world.
What would he say or write
today were he alive to see the
hundreds Of thousands Of starr-
ing women and children in his
native land crying in vain for
"a hunk Of black bread and
draft of bird-seed tea?"
One need not seek the rich
men in order to find those who
mistreat the unfortunate poor.
Lenin and Trotzky have bam-
boozled thousands into follow
ing them until the great power
of the Russian people was vir-
tually wrested from them to be
turned upon their own homes.
Wealth is not to blame for
most of the injustices visited
upon humanity. Most Of those
who possess more than the
average of material things are
aids to our happiness and civil
iZation. It's the clamoring after
wealth that turns the world up
side down and tramples unfor-
tunates underfoot.
As far back as history re-
cords some have had more than
others. It will always be thus.
Few of those who clamor most
for "fair" distribution would
be satisfied If given what they
claim is their share. Nor would
they keep it long if they got it.
Financial gains can only be
honestly acquired by contribut-
Ing something to mankind in
return for it and by improving
ones frame of mind.
The world is not all wrong BY
Il great deal. Many are just
thinking and living wrongly.
Their unhappineSS is the fruit
of their selflshness.
(Copyright.)
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
THE RIGHT THING
s at the
RIGHT TIME
MMARY MARSHALL DUFFEE

ssYTaIS a usual question for young
girl to write asking who should take
the first piece Of candy from a box
brought to her by a young man caller.
And when you come to think of i,
there are a good many puzzling things
sinYolFed in the problems connected
yith box Of candy. ,l..., =: =. - -
.r1 begin with, It q man brings q
gfsf q box Of candy, she usually opens
! ii while he is present: She then passes
ssR tosany other women in the room,
ihen TO the man. and then she helps
herself. If he, ghen she passes it.
holds Il for her to take q piece, She
sdoess SO. If the candy comes BY mafl
'or messenger. she opens it; OF course,
sSafAs does not wait until he calls. even
Bic sAe knows who the candy comes
from before opening it,, and knows
8Hkewise that the donor Is to call.
Perhaps the most important thing to
Egemember in connection with the good
Eaaa1ners connected with candy Is that
sthe esperson who always greedily eats
candy and never buys it is very ill
bred. 1t Is the weekend custom for
some men to bring home q box Of
|sanly. In some families there is one
member who lies in wait
the weekly sweets and eats as
25aany pieces as she can get. She takes
zone every time the box is passed. and
sperhaps helps herself between times.
Now it is quite all right to accept
sss: ndy, if you like it. when it is passed.
SsBu{ you should not eat more than Your
share, ami you should not eat even
'sShis much if you are not In the habit
occasionally Of standing treat yourself.
Yau should, If you have sweet tooth
and eat other peoples sweets, provide
n box full of your own occasionally.
candy is one of the gifts that a man
sanay give wolnan--candy, flowers and
Z looks constitute the conventional trio.
Nobody wonders If the donor of a box
set candy to- girl is thinking Of fall
sing in love with her. Candy nova
FSE1tS Is. tuc SOlASSt 0Nu ASSCptSu
sgift from, anybody that can afford it.
! And no girl need feel hesitant about
accepting candy in this way. Of course,
IF she thinks a man cannot afford it.,
aahHt:buys it for her simply because he
: shinks he ought to, she might suggest
ste him that he really should not ill
4iuIge her sweet tooth SO. often. And
saeyer. never should a girl hint for
Ssw Gets: There are some girls who
9cannot pass candy store window with
seu, casting longing glances at them.
eani sometimes even commenting on
their fondness for candy. No man
should feel rude in ignoring these
symptoms.
II is not necessary to write Il note
thanking q man for gift Of can0y it
.he follows the gift shortly with a
5caR. The thanks should not he: Tor
gotten, but they may be delivered YER
sbatiy. (Copyright.)
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
Baked Sardines.

Drain the sardines from the can and
lay on brown paper to absorb all the
oil. Take one dozen, dip in the Juice
Of a lemon then roll in cracker or
bread crumbs. Bake fifteen minutes In
a hot oven. Take one cupful of strained
tomatoes; season them to suit the taste
with Glove, onion juice. salt, paprika
and pepper. Cut bread in strips the
width Of two fingers, lay u sardine on
each and pour the hot tomato sauce
over them. Serve hot.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
WAYS WITH FISH.

A FEW varieties of fish in cans may
~ be adapted to almost any dish one
desires. Sardines are often regard
ed lightly as 4 relish or sandwich flll-
ing they may however make hearty
dish.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
Sardines on Bacon.

Broil drained sardines until well
heated through, turning once. Lay
crisp slices of bacon on oblongs of but
tered toast and sardine on top.
Sprinkle with minced parsley, and
serve with slices of lemon
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
moth2r{G6@eRBoe

Teach me your mood. o patient stars
Who climb each night the ancient sky.
Leaving no space. no shade. no scaFA
No trace Of age. no fear to die.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-12-07
Baked Fish Flakes,

Cut one medlum-sized onion in small
pieces. Brown in two tablespo0nfuls
Of corn or olive oil, add one cupful Of
strained tomato juice, simmer we'll COW
cred for Is minutes, then add one cup
full of boiled rice, one cupful of fish
flakes, salt. pepper and paprika, few
grains of cayenne and one egg, we'll
beaten. Put into a creased baking dish
and cook 20 minutes in q moderately
hot oven.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
Delegates To
Highway Meeting

BY request of the official represen-
tatives of sixteen statewide &ssocla-
tons of South Carolina, Mayo L. =
Jennings has named fly c.t.zens O.
Sumter and Sumter county to attend
an important mass meeting OF ths
people of South Carolina, at Craven
Hall, Columbia. at noon. on Wednes-
day. May 18th. 1921 in the interest OF
improved highways for South Caro-
lima. In his letter to each delegate
Mayor Jennings very aptly and truth
fully saws. "the State of South Caro-
lima must either take steps to insure
improved highways or lose its place
in the procession of progressive states.
With all of our neighboring states
either building or preparing to bu1io
modern highways our state must eth
er keep pace with them or suffer-
1t is to be hoped that every dele
gate from this city and county Will
make every effort to attend IN order
to have Sumter county we'll repre-
sented. as we'll as to show that our
county is in favor of modern hlgh-
ways and other progressive measures.
List Of delegates appointed by May
or L. D. Jennings:
]. p. Booth, f. E. Rembert, l.. NJ.
Truluck, G.. A. Lennon, j. b. Brit
ton, S. a. Harvin, j. +. Bland, Stan
yarne Burroughs, B. NJ. Oliver, j. j
Eritton, E. T. Minis. W. NJ. Lenoir. e
G.. Rowland. J. u. Jeffords. d. NJ
Banding, u. r. McCallum. j. a. Raj
field, Robert w. Plowden, n NJ
Plat, F. NJ. Noise. II. NJ. McLaurln
E. w. Dabbs. ST.. L. B. Phillips. j. Il
Crosswell. John Buck, S. X. Rowland
S. O'Quinn, r. 3. Belser. G. j. Jack
son, P G. Bowman, T.. S. Booth, "
Percy Smith. p. J. Gallagher, a.
Jackson, NJ. Goldberg J. j. Brennan
II. G.. Osteen. J. H. Skinner, w. y
Bryan. H i. Moses. X. a. Bradham
| John d. Lee. II. c. Haynsworth, |. a
; Rvttenberg. II. G. Bland, T.. +. Ay
cock, Wendell Levitt d. G.. T. Built
nan. G.. c. Cooper. Z. L. Montague
!>hn w McKievcrt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
Sbe azall aazallattbutan a'ib Sentltan.
Entered at the Postoffice at Sumter,
S. c., as Second-class Matter.
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. E. Waters Of Ches
ter:aare visiting Mr.. and Mrs J. 0
Barwick on Bartlette Street.
Mrs. Hugh E. Seymour of Brosdon
is visiting Mrs. ]. B. Hundoll.
Mrs, L. NJ Galloway of Wilson is
8Sisifing her mother. Mrs. w. A. Chan
dfer on aHrby Avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Ellis, Field Repre-
entative Of the Southern Division Of
the American Red Cross, headquar-
tiers, Atlanta, is spending a short
while IN the city
Miss C. w. Brearley Of ST. Charles,
is visiting Mrs Scott on Church st.
3: Rev. J. F. Mahoney was called to
Baltimore on Monday by the death Of
a relative.
Miss Sarah Edmunds has re-urn-
ed from Macon, Ca, where she visit
ed relatives for several weeks.
Miss Hazel Hanah returned to her
home in Efingham. S. c., cfter visit
ing her sister in the cit.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Richardson of
Atlanta are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r.
e. Richardson. the parents Of Mr.. Il.
sB. Richardson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
WAR PICTURE NEXT WEEK.
CLASHES Of Action Was Made From
Actual Scenes and Grips Attention.

American soldiers are actually seen
, overwhelming the Huns in the vivid
picture. "Flashes Of Action to be
shown at the Academy of Music, May
! 9th and 10th for the benefit Of the
Sumter Post American Legion. he
roes struck by shrapnel and falling
wounded in the victorious dasheS tor
liberty can be seen as plainly as II
the spectator were on the scene OF
battle. The picture is in every way
a marvellous reality. and was taken at
the risk Of death Of the camera man.
It is being shown under the auspices
of the Hornets Nest Post, No. 9, OF
the American Legion.
The war is seen in its most terrible
aspect. Infantry charges. battles OF
the air. artillery offensives. subma-
rine attacks. and night battles are
set forth actually as they occurred on
the battlefield.
Gas attacks with the great clouds
of gas rolling across the earth's sur
face in front of the wind, are pic
tured. Then there are the lombard
ments with explosive gas shells. hurl-
ing the deadly poison in every direc-
ton
The artillery bombardments at night
are terrible in aspect. The most hof-
rible thunderstorm paleS in siSnlfl-
gance to the binding flashes from the
big guns which light up the country
for miles around. Shrapnel is seen
exploding in all directions. Rarrages
are laid down like curtains Of fire.
In the face Of all Of this. the
American infantry is seen advancing.
Taking advantage of she'll holes, the
doughboys push back the foe with
never faltering steps. Now and then
a hero falls in death or badly wound
ed, an dthe Red Cross men dash
out to render first aid under terrific
fire.
At one instance a German plane is
seen attacking an American observa-
ton balloon. The observer leaps
from the balloon with parachute
and descends safely to the ground.
The German aviator flies around the
balloon in an effort to set it aflre.
tAnCl-dlIcIdIl guns pei|n iOl III az iAiAAA
in the meantime. He succeeds in set
ting fire to the balloon. but is at
the same time struck by a shell and
comes zigzagging with terrific speed
to the ground Hundreds Of soldiers
rush to the spot. The aviator miracu-
lousy escaped death, but is captured.
Ruins Of beautiful towns are shown.
The spectator feels almost as If he
were on the spot. Buildings are seen
crun1hling under big shells and dis
astrous fire sweeping the towns.
The picture sets forth every aspect
of the war, and one seems to be
present on t;1e actual scene OF con-
.1;c.. So real does II Seems. i aoNicts
re i?avs,s'!ies "lliH t.oS' Wria s'..tc
2.cscn, can describe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
CHILD HYGIENE
Good Work Being Done in City
Schools and By City Nurse

Miss Florence Obenchain Of the city
schools has been doing some inter
!esting work with the children in her
grade during this term. The children
have been weighed and measured
monthly. Many Of them have been
taking milk at school every day since
the first OF February. Those who
have had it regularly have gained
five times as much as those not hav-
ing it regularly. During the three
months S,225 pints have been used III
the school room. The use is steadily
increasing. The records for the last
month have shown an increase of 932
Tints over the previous month. II IS
hoped that the parents viii give their
;s.:s,-tr a,,io::"rt to f:::< rn<,l '.ts..o. t"'-
the health u their chlldren
Miss Antonio Gibson re21rts 1926
babies weighed and measured by her
last week. Of that number
4 were perfect physically, 80 Just a
little underweight. and 81 just a lit
tie over weight Miss Gibson says
that this was the best group OF babies
that she has handled. Those over
and under weight were so very
slightly off that it is almost insignifl-
cant
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
Mrs. Donald j. Auld }5utertains.

On Friday afternoon. beautiful
and ideal afternoon for an outing.
Mrs. Donald Auld entert1irel her
Sunday school class Of tWeNlV-e'Sh'
girls and few invited friends with
a delightful picnic at Pocalla
Mrs. Aud, always a genial hostess
was assisted in entertaining by MIS-.
Alex Reames. Mrs. G.. II. Hurst ana
Mrs. G. r. BarrinGer.
Many games were participated IL
during the afternoon and aoundan1
refreshments served. The taste OF inc
luscious strawberries and the Cake
will long be remembered by everyone
and the afternoon counted as one OF
tho most enjoyable ever spent by the
girls of this class.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
Remains of Captain julius A. Mood
To Reach America May Seventh.
Body of Marine Hero to Rest
In Home Soil in Summcrton

Communication from the Govern
naent has been received by Mrs. VIII
liam r. Mood Of Summerton, that
the body Of her boy. Captain julius
Andrew Mood, Jr., who was killed IN
action in France, is scheduled to ar
rive in New York on May 7th. Upon
the arrival of the body further no
tices will be sent and preparations
made for the funeral services OF TINS
brave boy and the laying to rest or
his body in his native soil in Summer
ton.
Captain Mood was a first honor
graduate of the Citadel in the class
of 1916 and Immediately after his
graduation volunteered for enlistment
es a private. His first service was
with th;. Washington Light Infantry
Of Charleston and it was with this
organization that he did duty on the
Mexican border. The promotions
granted to Captain Mood were very
rapid, indeed almost phenomenal, so
that not many months after his en-
!istment he had rapidly risen from
the ranks and had been commissioned
as a. lieutenant Before going over
seas he was transferred to the 26th
Infantry, 1st division, and served
in this branch as Captain. He was
killed while leading his men against
the heavy odds in the second battle
of the Marne on the 18th day of Au-
gust 1918. This battle it is remem-
bered was one of fercest and hard
est fought battles of the entire wal
and in this battle many Of America
bravest sons made the supreme sac
rifce and gave their all. Only fe"
officers survived after this battle
Captain Mood was chosen as one o
the one hundred heroes Of the worl'
war by General Pershing and tor nj
exceptional bravery and valor in lead
ing his men on in the face OF ter
rife fire from the enemy was cl'e
for exceptional bravery. He wa
awarded posthumously the Osan
puished Service Cross.
Capt. Mood was always well oeiov
ea by his men and host of frleno
wherever he was known. Sumter feel
very proud of this boy who was
well known here, having large circi
of relatives and friends.
Further announcement" will E
made of the funeral services at
later date tI. ~A the columns
this paper. - ----,-----
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07

Mrs. d. w. Cuttino has returned
from Charleston, where she was call
z ed: On account of the death of her
brother, Mr.. w. H. Shingler. which
occurred Monday evening.
Mis- Matte Xix was called to Union
today on account of the death of her
father.
Mr. Frank Clarke left this morning
for Clinton where he will represent
: the Sumter High school at the an
nual State oratorical contest which is
to be held at the Presbyterian col
lege.
Mrs. John B. Harper will be visi-
tor in Lamar, S. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Rowland a1d
! Mr. George Rowland will return to
the city this afternoon from delight
fu1 trip to points in Florida.
Miss Sarah Dosia Bowden Of Geor-
gia. who has spent week in the city
and has been in charge Of the presen-
tafion Of the American Legion play.
left this morning for Georgetown.
Miss Bowden has made quite a nuln
Der OF friends during her short stay
IA, our city who are sorry to learn OF
her departure.
S sDr.J. w. Daniel is spending short
while in Columbia
Mr.. T. B. Cooper Of the Federal
Board Of Vocational training with
headquarters in Columbia is in Sum-
ter on business today.
Mr.. Shelton A. Blanchard. former
IL IN the employ of the Stubbs Bros.
Clothing company, left this morning
for Charleston where he has accept
ed position with the J. Henry Stuhr
Undertaking establishment.
Mr.. RID. Cole is spending the day
IN Columbia
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Green and
Mr.. Jimmie Hunter Of Columbia mo-
tored to Sumter yesterday for the day.
They were accompanied on their trip
by Miss Bessie Hood who will be the
visitor of Mrs. Green.
Mr.. w. S. Reynolds and Miss Emma
Reynolds returned to the city yester-
day from Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Terry and
daughter, Lucille, have returned to
their home on Church street after
visiting the parents Of Mr.. Terry. IN
Greeleyville.
Mrs. E.. D. Law and Mrs. Charlie
Hill. of Elliott, spent Wednesday with
Mrs Blanche Stewart, the sister OF
Mrs. Law, or. Church st.
Mr.. Copeland Jones. Miss Mary
Drose and Miss Marie Stewart mo-
tored to Greeleyville Sunday. spend
ing the day at the home of Miss
Drose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
Capt. ]. F.. Kirkland
Killed i'm Accident
Dies as Result of Skull Fracture
Accident This Morning

Captain James Frederick Kirkland
cne of the Oldest conductors OF tbs
Charleston division OF the Southern
Railroad. died at the Tourney Hos
pital at 1890 this afternoon. Cap
tain Kirkland received his fatal in
juries this morning at about $40
o'clock while at work assisting in the
disposition Of the freight cars. He
was swinging from the side ladder on
one Of the freight cars while the en-
CINE shifted the cars and was Knocked
from the box car when his head
struck a water pipe at the side OF the
tracks. This pipe, which is located
about 100 yards from the Southern
station, had only been erected yester-
day. Captain kirkland fell uncon'
scious with skull fractured. He vas
taken to the Tourney Hospital by DR..
J. A. Mood and everything possible
done for him. His injuries were Of
such serious nature. however, that
it was only possible for him to live
a very few hours.
Captain Kirkland has been in the
employ of the Southern Railroad for
the last 35 Or 40 years and has dur
ing the last % years Of that time
been an acting conductor. For num-
Der Of years he has been a resident
of Sumter and is we'll known as q
conductor on the Sumter-Columbia
branch of the Southern. He was in
his 64th year and is one of the best
known Of employees in this division.
Captain kirkland is survived by his
wife and three daughters, Misses
Eula Lee, Louraine and Adele.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-07
SALT RISING
Bread Just as Good as in Old Days

To many persons no bread car
equal the "salt-risins" variety-the
kind their grandmothers made. This
bread, the name of which is some
what misleading. has been known in
one form or another fer generations
It has been particular favorite when
and where satisfactory yeast was diff
fcult to get. This recipe is given by
the Department Of Agriculture:
cup milk
tablespoons white corn meal
teaspoon salt
Butter (if used) tablespoon
Flour
until it is lukewarn1; then add the
salt, sugar, and corn meal. Place In
a fruit can or heavy crock or pitcher
and surround by water at about120
degrees F. Water at this tempera-
ture is the hottest in which the hand
can be held without Inconvenience.
and can be secured by mixing nearly
equal parts Of boiling water and tap
water (unleSs the tap water is un-
usually warm.) Allow the mixture
to stand for 6 to hours, or until it
shows signs of fermentation. If il
has fermented sufficiently. the gas
can be heard as it escapes.
This leaven contains enough liquid
for one loaf II more loaves are need
ed, add l cup Of water. teaspoon OF
salt. tablespoon sugar and l table
spoon butter for each additional loaf.
Make a soft sponge by adding cup OF
flour for each loaf. Beat thoroughly
and put the sponge again at the tenn
perature of about 100 degrees F.
When it is very light. add more flour
gradually until the dough is so stiff
that it can be kneaded without stick
ing to the hands or to the board.
Knead 10 or Is minutes, put at once
into the pans. allow to rise until aboIt
two and one-half times its original
bulk. and bake. Self-rising bread is
never so light as the bread raised
with yeast. A loaf made with one
cuprui of liquid, therefore, will come
not quite up to the top Of a pan Of
standard size.