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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-14

In No. "a reserved by gentleman
VINO was to call for it by two o'clock
to-day. He looked at his watch. ut
Is now a quarter Of Cne. If the reser-
walton isn't claimed promptly at two
O'Clock l shall cancel it and reserve
Tor you both berths in that room. If
you will be good enough to leave me
your name and address / will tele-
phone you after that hour. In the
meantime, you may make reservation
OF the other berth in the same state
room. fee. vc-y confident that the
reservation in No. "a will not be called
FOR, Mr.-er-"
"Webster-John s. Webster. You
are very kind, indeed. I'm at the ST.
Charles"
he there at quarter after two.
Mr.. Webster, and you will hear from
me promptly on the minute" the clerk
assured him; wbereupon Webster paid
for one berth and departed for his
ho'el with feeling that the clerks
report would be favorable.
True TO his promise, ut precisely n
quarter after two. the ticket clerk
telephOned Webster at his hotel that
the berth in No. "a had been Cancelled
and the entire stateroOm was now at
his disposal.
"1f you will he good enough TO give
me the name Of your valet" he con-
cluded. II will fill In both names on
my passenger manifest and send the
tickets to your hotsl by messenger nm
mediately. You can then sign the tick
ets-1 have already signed them as
witness-and pay the messenger"
"Well. ! haven't engaged that valet
as yet" Webster began.
whats the odds? He's going to
miss the boat, anyhow. All ! require
Is name"
THAT ought to be a simple request
to comply with. Let me see!"
Il read book once, Mr.. Webster.
and the valet in that book was called
Andrew Bowers"
Bowers is fine old English name.
Let us seek no further Andrew Bow
ers II is"
then is to remember to sign the name.
Andrew Bowers. to one ticket. Don't
forget your Wallets name now, and ball
everything up" and the clerk hung up,
laughing
Half an hour later boy from the
steamship Office arrived with the tick
cts, collected for them, and departed,
leaving John Stuart Webster singu-
larly pleased with himself and at
peace with the entire world.
A Large" dinner at Antoine's that
night (Webser had, heard of Antoine's
dinners, both large and small and was
resolved not to leave New Orleans un-
til he had visited the famous restaur-
anti, and a stroll through the pictur-
esque old French quarter and along the
levee next day, helped to render his
enforced stay In New Orleans delight
full, interesting, and instructive. For
Sunday he planned an early morning
visit to the old French market, around
which still fingers much Of the pic
turesque charm and colorful romance
Of day that is done-that echo Of
yesterday, as 1t were, which has left
New Orleans an individuality as dis
tinct as that which the olden, golden,
goddess days have left upon San Fran
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-14
SYNOPSIS.

mining engineer. after cleaning up for.
tune In Death Valley, Calf. boards a
Train for the East. He befriends a Young
teey tndy annoyed by q masher. Thoroughly
CHAPTER u.-At Denver webster r..
ceiVes letter from Billy 0eary. h;s clos-
Leno. 9eary urges him to come to
eoS rss: central America, to finance
to 90. "'''ues
CHAPTER III. - Dolores Ruey. tbs
yTunE woman Webster befriended, and
y. - Ms Is maae deep impression on him,
CO., ne pas on her. In also on the way to
CHAPTER Iv.-At Bucnaventura cap,-
nii,ss OF soGpTainte' psi' Billy qeary. Ill and pen
jerks" keeper of a dramshop. She re.
ceives q cablegram from Dolores. telling
or her coming
CHAPTER V.-DoIores' father Rica ardo
,Euey, president OF Sobrante. had been
Killed In a revolution led by Sarros. the
present executive: Dolores. a child of
py Mother jerks and supported by her
IN the United States. The old woman
as nrsnan1eo OF her occupation and habits OF
n, nEte, iears to meet Dolores, and sends
to the United States. ""o
CHAPTER v1.-webster. on his wav In
Soorante. is taken Ill on the train. and
weeks Geary bungles his mission. Doio.
res easily seeing through his story She
$reets Mother jerks as her friend and
i iIeneiaGtor. Geary falls desperately in
Continued from last weeA)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18
Farmers Buncocd by tho G. O. p.

I i has been definitely decided that there
4 VIII be no emergency tariff legislation at
jhe forthcoming special session of Congress.
After comforting with Senator Boes Pen
rose. chairman of the Senate Finance COM
mittee. and Joseph w. Fordney, chairman
OF the House Ways and Means Committee,
President Harding approved the plan for
abandoning such legislation. Instead, the
President gave his full approval to the
program as agreed upon by both commit
tees, contemplating the passage of an anti
dumping act Immediately after the new
session begins and the amendment of the
existing tariff laws to provide for the col
lection of ad valorem import duties on
American values instead of foreign values.
This legislation is for the protection of
American manufacturing interests. There
is no emergent relief in it for American
farmers. There will be no attempt to dump
foreign foodstuffs and raw materials, which
might enter into competition with the
products Of American farms. Cheap-labor
European countries require all that they
have of both for their own consumption
After making great show of interest TO re-
lcvc the distress Of the farmers by its sup
port OF the fake emergency tariff BILL which
President Wilson wisely vetoed the Repub-
lican party, now that it has the opportunity
TO re-cnact that measure, boldly proclaims
the insncertty of its past championship of
ii as measure of relief by casting il into
the discard.
Thus, by implication, the farmers arc
plainly Informed that they were made the
dupes OF the Barnum type OF philosophy for
temporary political effect in gaining their
favor in thwartng the plans of the outgoing
administration for expediting the return of
the country to normal conditions
1t is, of course. we'll that this humbug
legislation should be thrust aside To the
farmers it would have brought only dsap-
polntmcnt; 10 certain protected interests in
the manufacturing States il would have
brought increased profits at the expense OF
the farmers. The interests of the latter
can best he secured in general revision
OF the tariff schedules, in which existing
determinations are removed and a true
rcvenue-producing tariff substituted To
frame such tariff will require time and il
The farmers are not willing to be buncoed
again, they will make their power felt at
Washington when this revision is under
taken They arc entitled to their full share
OF the incidence of protection. but unless
they make determined fight for il. they
VIII be left with the bag to hold, and the
bag heavier than usual.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18

agree to extensive notifications, but in any
event she doubtless feels that her interests
would be amply safeguarded in any changes
to which she might agree.
II is not believed that either the Presi-
dent or the Senator'S are giving much en-
couragement to those engaged in this at
tempt. While the plan Of the President for
effecting some form OF world association for
maintaining the future peace of the world
has not vet been made public. If. indeed. it
has reached any definite stage OF maturity,
1t certainly does not involve membership in
the league under any modification that
would fall short Of changing its whole
character. He has repeatedly made state
ments conveying that idea. He rejects the
whole plan as bnscally unsound and con-
trary to the American idea of cooperation
to secure, the objects which it has in view.
Moreover. in "a solemn referendum" the
American people have spoken their mind on
the subject, and neither the President nor
the Senate are likely to undertake TO over
ride this expression.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18
Voice Of the People on Topics Of the Day
Schustcr Commends Timcs.Dis.
patch ON Editorial, "The
Spirit of Virginia."

To the Editor of Tho Tunes Dispatch:
Sir,-Your editoriaf on '"rhe Spirit
OF Virginia" In today's Times. Dis
patch Is commendable and indicates
Tine attitude. Only as thi, attitude
IL emulated by all tho people vitality
concerned In the development OF
hampton Roads AS n seaport can real
progress be made. 1t is very graft
fyins TO note that during the past
SIX months the business men of the
cNics OF Eastern Virginia have great :
~ enlarged their conception OF what
a. great seaport really Is. or should
ne. ana with this enlarged cuncep-
ton mas come fine spirit OF coop
Grafton TO replace the old attitude OF
petty rivalry; Much credit is due
crs in Eastern Virginia for crentinr
this broader view
The Southern Commercial Congress-
which which recently &c Emily held a three days
had ns it, central theme the devei.
opment of the South from the stand
point OF international commerce.. In
9ther words. the development OF
Southern ports and the establishment
OF friendly and vital trade relations
with the people of South and Central
america and those OF European coun-
sries were points emphasized by al
most every speaker at the congress.
IL was rather surprising to note the
unanimity with which prominent men
OF the South, and OF the North and
West as well. urged a larger concep-
ton or the whole problem and the
need OF better understanding with
and greater respect for the pcoplc
Of foreign nations with whom IL ia
to our advantage to trade Such
friendly business relations arc neces-
sary to the realization OF the ire
mcndous advantages which the pres-
ent world situation gives the South,
and such relations are. at the same
tine. the best guarantee for future
peace. The realization OF their in
tcrdcrendcnce leads people Of differ
ent countries to develop tho spirit
OF cooperation which is the most
effective enemy OF war. The rand
development OF our national merchant
marine during the past few years
is a most important factor In this
whole problem, and Is the greatest
stimulus to the development Of tho
ports OF tho South.
y narrow conception of the devel-
opment OF our ports and clannIsh
view OF trade relations with the peo-
pie of other States and nations is
tho one thing that Will keep the
South \from realizing it's vast oppor-
tunities and making II the most pros
porous section Of this country. Com
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18
FRED ELLIOTT MUSIC
MASTER WITH BROOM
Dottic Claire Entcrtalns at Acad-
envy With DC Luxe Minstrcls.
Whole Bill Is Good.

Every once in while bill comes
along to the Academy that can best
be described as first class" and tho
hrst audiences who viewed the week
end show yesterday all showed that
this expressed their sentiments too.
The acts follow one another in n
quick succession of novelties. full OF
action and numor, especially Fred
Elliott. In this bill OF ali-star acts
ne stands as supreme laugh maker
and laugh Sctter. for he Is ridiculous
to look at. Il born comedian with
original IDEAS and on top of those
Qualities, the ability to get music out
Of broom stick. This is lItcraljv
true and all unbclicvcrs please rcport
70 inc Academy and hear him play Sc
iections ranging from sob stun TO the
JaZzieSt OF jazz. He announces that
he VIII impcrsonatc Il whole jazZ hand
all By himself and proceeds to do SO
with most realistic results. his trusty
banjo hcing the sole musical instru-
ment with the addition of n strange
saXophonc effect he achieves with a
weird look whistle. Fred Elliott
Is whole show in himself and
would make bill worth going to.
,,ni, III ms unusual program he is
bottic Claire il back again with
her de luxe minstrel turn. She is as
:.mn ms usual by, two black face
anu IpuT pretty ETlS
who can sing and dance The hir-
gcst MT OF her show is made by an
uhhcralded c"mcdicnnc. who has a
persona NY worth much in vaudc-
vile. She has kick that rivals
charlotte Greenwood. though This
one is as plump as Charlotte is thin
The Morton Jewell troupe is second
on me program in Il number of diff
icreht things. 1t combines songs.
dances and Juggling into the clever
est act OF this type seen here this
year. ii might easily headline
on an average bill
TWO sisters stage an elaborate
uahclnE revue for the opening mum
per and have pretty effect to offer.
ihcE nave many difficult steps and
several different dances with striking
changes OF costumes
fot Il Closing act there is n roller
skhtin:s scream. the Nathano Broth
crs; VINO hay" featured the comedy
rather than their ability in acrobatjcs
~! SKATES. fhcy are really concd-
rams as Well as arrobats. which ia not
so often seen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18
White House Holds Reception
IRy uniied Nnu.s1

81
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE white House
fas niossomed out into it's first formal func-
tioh IN several years and diplomatic Washing
ton tronounces Mrs Harding a hostess OF
charm
Late yesterday President and Mrs Harding
rendered n reception TO the diplomatic corps.
the cast gate. which has not swung on IT'S
hinges to permit entrance OF social guests at
the mansion for Il long time. admitted the
inc OF foreign representatives, rcspcndcnt in
lorna! dress and abetted by the colorful uni
forms OF the suites
In the famous gold ROOM" scene of many
events OF splendor in bygone years. Secretary
"i STATE and Mrs Hughes and Uader- Secretary
al state and Mrs. Fletcher. together with other
representatives of the State Department re-
ccivci tho gusts.
President and Mrs. Harding, the President
IN formal afternoon dress. and Mrs Harding
IN tcautiful afternoon gown of Jade green
Veiied in taupe hlet lace. greeted their guests
~ the south side Of the blue room. prescnta-
ti"hs or the diplomats were made By Colonel
.. = kdlcy. the Presidents aide while the
am aSSadors and ministers presented their own
suites.
l'r' siding at the table in the state din
'ng-room were Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs Robert
Bliss, wire OF the Third Assistant Secretary of
Mrs Harry =. New.
some 400 guests attended the reception. The
Marine Band offered the musical program
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18

w HEN ii comes 10 radical extremes in
w political thought and action Kansas has
never Jagged III the procession that seeks
by divers experiments to hasten the COM
me or the millennium, but, rather il has
generally been found i'm the forefront
Reckoning forward to the still untfied But
i!kc the sorely oppressed people of Rus
sia. who are tasting the bitter fruits of
governmental radicalsm in actual practice
ii has become aroused to the menace to
which it may be carried
Under this awakening, the KanSans have
discovered that the Nonpartisan League
movement, whose pernicious political in
l!ncnce i'll the two Dakotas, and in adjoin-
Ing States to a lesser extent. has cast a
blight upon all business prosperity in those
states The effect has been TO bring about
sharp reaction in public sentiment against
the extension of the activities OF that or
ganization into the Sunhower State This
sentiment has recently manifested itself in
n determined movement to SUPPRESS fur
Their nonpartisan activities in the State. Nor
are the khnsans bit scrupulous about the
means they employ to check these actiyi-
ties
ror instance, demonstrations against the
NohpartiSan League in Barton County chi
'''''"'-' ''''""s hiSHb III the turing OF Inc
state organizer and the secretary of the
league by band OF men who were incensed
at some of their remarks. Earlier i'm tho
day former United States Senator ] Ralnh
hurion, who has taken an active uart i'm
me work OF the league in Kansas was cs
cortcd out of Great Bend The secretary
and the organizer had come TO Great Rend
L" JON ex-senator Burton's party. and they
zoe were taken i'll charge by the mob, hui
upon thelr assurances that they would not
return 10 the county il given safe CON
duct out of ii. they were allowed to denar,
IN the afternoon they appeared n, EIli,
wood where Burton had also been scbod
nied TO appear, and here the organizer made
speech To league Sympathiznrs in which
n" cast aspersionS upon ex-service men
The trouble began. The two ]eaeuers
were taken charge of and carried back IN
Great Bend aud then taken abou, ,broo
miles out into the country Their c,o,b-
me was stripped from them by the mob OF
ABOUT 2oo and liberal coating OF tar an
Piled to each. They were then made ~
roii over and over on the ground until tho
tar was covered with thick layer NJ Kan
sas soil. Their clothes were then re,rrn.,
to them and they were ordered To movo an
they stood not on the order OF their gojna
Democratic ofceh0lders are rapidly h.Inp
given 10 understand what a return to nor
malcy" means.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18
News of Fifty Years Ago

lFrom the Richmond Dispatch. March IS. 1871
The rainy weather yesterday did not cause
any disarrangement OF the plans of our Irish
fellow-ci'izens for the commemorative of the
day set apart throughout the Irish world in
honor OF ST. Patrick, the Blest The entire
program was carried out. The speakers were
Mayor Kelly and James Fl. Dooley
The state Treasury was enriched yesterday
w a deposit OF $4,000 by the sheriff Of Lou
doun County. account OF revenue collected
IN that county.
Lee. Seldom & Co., received yesterday by
the bark raladin, 500 bags of Rio coffee the
proceeds OF a cargo of -four exported by that
firm Il few months ago.
They have been Ku Kluxing In Kansas At
Altoona week ago vigilance committee
seized eight men known to have been horse
thieves. shot three and hanged five by the
heels until they were dead Three of the men
turned States evidence, but they were hanged
Notwithstanding.
President Grant has recognized william Mar
shall as vice consul OF England at Richmond
The President has appointed T. d. Manning
TO be Collector OF Customs OF the Albemarle
District of North Carolina.
In The Senate yesterday Mr. Morton pre-
sented a memorial from a "Republican Asso-
citation" in Washington city, declaring that
the coIored people of the South are deferred
from voting by the Ku Klux
y mistake of the printer made us in yes
terdays issue call Judge Rives' Court at
I.ynchturg Judge I.ynchs Court" AS Judge
Rives Is so great an Improvement on Under
wood we do not wish to say apght against
him.
The Emperor OF Austria has sent Count
Ratocki to salute Emperor William on the oc-
cason of his coronation.
All seems to be quiet in Paris and 1t is be-
licved in London, from the dispatches received
that the worst is over and that there will be
no further serious trouble.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18
Spirit of Virginia Press

The Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg). in a
lengthy editorial comes out for John SHELTON
Williams for Governor, picturing him as pa
'riotc NirGniaa a man OF fine intellect and
withai IL sure-enough business The
Gazette concludes it's article as follows: MIR.
Williams has shown by his public utterances
and the performance of public duties that he
* ii; to serve. lie knows the needs OF the
man in the street as we'll the man i'm the
hank or behind the counter the farm
Such man would bring prestige TO Virginia
lie would make him Governor because he is fit
and ia; To. command him all that is best and
uplifting in the life OF today that lead to the
grandeur and glory OF tomorrow"
The Bristol Herald Courier points out lit
Tie difference az follows Because President
sageS TO Congress, they said his object was TO
!ntimidate unduiy influence that body. But
:hcy regard President Hardings reported pur-
pose Ia do likewise ms an evidence of construc-
i've leadership.
The Petersburg Progress says: Women
jurors. when have them in Virginia. may
Ne subject TO Some very unpleasant scenes.
There is testimony given in some cases that
,omcn wouldn't like TO hear. But they have
now descended to the level of their brothers.
50 they will have to take the medicine whether
they like il or not"
The Staunton News-Leader is not. strictly
speaking, q religious paper, nut II gives out
some sound doctrine in the following: AS n
practical matter every member should be
SaGed i'm the active work OF the church. Why
is it that there are many people who
willing To have their names the church
registers, and yet are willing at the same time
20 do virtually nothing for the cause for which
he church stands"
The Roanoke Times says: Just before his
term expired President Wilson offered Joe Tu-
innlty his choice OF "a couple Of jobs. both Of
which paid annual salary represented IN
I'VE figures. and Joe turned both OF them down
Joe is proinhiS fEurin on coming 10 Roanoke
ana opening bakery
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch has received
private informa ton perhaps. Here is what /,
gives out: Judge Landis asks himself what's
vote OF censure compared with $4,000 a
year
The Fauauier Democrat Is trying to get all
It's town folk to boosting. II says: ~ few peo-
ole are always home boosters. They ac-
compish much in the way Of community bet
terment. and this improves the condition OF
..ot only themselves. hut also OF those who do
no boosting at all Ii every citizen would con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-18

cilltics a New York. It's lack OF mod
ern facilities for handling freight.
ana an, Is authority for the statement
tnal IL costs CT cents for handling
Syery ton OF freight received in New
hork harbor for export. Mr.. Mat
thew Hale. president of the South
Atlantic Maritime Corporation, gave
I'm IN able address on The South At
iantic states and Foreign Trade"
Viewing as the problem In the Same
urge way. He stated that the port
faeiiities Mt New York are n, dis
grace, way behind tho times.'i and
called attention To the fact .hat mt
one time last year. when there was
sucn shortage of railway cars
tnronehout the country. there were
$4,000 cars held at New York be-
cause or lack OF shipping facilities.
properly designed modern port
ctnterinE about Hampton Roads
would eliminate all OF the exccs-
sivc charge for handling. make con-
Gcstion impossible and thus aid tho
whole country by the pronpt re-
lease OF cars. jand-because OF most
favorable climatic conditions-be in
other ways an attractive harbor 10
me ships OF other nations ar well as
TO those OF the United States. Tho
opportunity for constructing by con-
ssciouS design such n port. fully up
TO GATE in design and equipment. is
so large and SO alluring AZ nm
achievement that IL TX impossiblc to
hclicrc IL VIII much longer be over
i"9ksm. %. J: SCHUSTER
spring Grove. Va. March IL. 1921.