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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-01-12
sFMNETTE WILL TALK
At M|D-NEEK SERVICE

lWedrestay night II the Polk Sire,
METHODIST Church, a :. Stinneu wiil
p<sk On The City Live In. MORALE
cisicaiiy and ReliTiousiy Mrs. ?. n
krnk VII nng solo and Mrs. y. p
Myers will play piano sclo
This - secontlrusuon n the spscl,'
midweek services which are bcing he
very "Wednesday nigh; a; the rhurc',
scne zoo persons have been attending
the~s services and they have beer
fond 70 BE- very helpful The public !.
esprcially invited. The services MI
h held in the Annex.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-01-12
Mortuary
FI.ININCFR NJ

fffMnNGER.-Mrs. Gertrude Els.
imsnger. age ~. who died at the hone
u her brother. J u. Champ. g07 North
Hayes 81. Jan. 9TH. was sen; by tn
SrigEs Undertaking Company 70 Dem.
son for burial over the For; Worth ana
Denver Tuesday afternoon Mira Els
!ininger leaves besides her husband. T.:
A. Eisiminger. 81 81. Joseph. No. on.
brother. II. Champ. q Amarillo AMI
one sun. " l.. Moore. 81 D-niSln Tex
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-01-12
ttTrKRs Of oR,TITInE

Eiop lr'i language ard Illustrations IN
advertising may APPEAL 10 many. but al
ief al % - ne homelv SINGER. letters
from women OVERLOOKING with heartfelt
gratitude tor health restored hy Lydia
". Insham'. Vegetable Compound. that
convince uih"r suffering women that
their - medicine that will help them
also MANY such letters are being pub
lsh'd IN TN. fNpcr from day 20 dty
and 3, &. 90 any woman. advantage who
suffers from female ailmeni. IN any
form g. 1--WE this old fashioned root and
herb remedy trial
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Trial of West Opens
First of Twenty Negroes Faces
Geargio jury

Vienna, Ga, June S.-LaVarga
West, first Of 20 negroes indicted on
charges Of murder growing out OF
the shooting at Byrcmville on May
II, was placed on trial here today.
The state endeavored 20 show that
West was in conspiracy to kill
Policeman Cunningham, which re-
suited in the death Of /. {. Davis, Jf.,
OF Sonmersville, y. j., one Of the
sherffs posse
In the states evidence were state
ments by merchants OF Montezuma
that West purchased shells on the
evening of the shooting. Five shot
guns TWO rifles, four pistols and
large amount OF ammunition seized
by the officers in their raid on Fate
Chapman's home, which they alleged
was barricaded, were exhibited before
the jury.
The arguments will b. completed
tomorrow morning.
No announcement was made az to
how the other cases will be prosecut-
cd, whether singly or in groups.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Poppies as Cut Flowers.

Many gardeners seeing vases Of
Shirley or silk poppies in florists WIN
dows wonder by what trick Of the
trade the commercial grower Of these
most delicately beautiful ANIMALS in
duced them to remain intact, for or
dinarily it is Impossible to cut poppies
for bouquets when the flower is in
full bloom. They fully justify the
poetical simile:
For pleasures are like es spread
You pluck the flower, bloom is
she'd"
In nine cases out Oh :. any at
tempt to pick poppy results in a
shower of petals. But ii properly
handled they are valuable cut
flower and there are no annuals which
offer such a beautiful and delicate
variety OF pinks. salmons, roses. and
scarlets with variegations OF white
and lighter colors in the way Of edg-
ings as do the Shirley poppies. There
are new strains Offering beautiful sal
mon tones.
Here is the way to pick peoples and
make them stick. 1t will be noted that
the bud Of the poppy droops until it
is ready to burst its green calyx when
it becomes erect. The tire to pick a
poppy is before il has shesa the green
calyX or covering Of the ffswer. This
rs in two parts and splits at the bot
tom. The right moment is easily de-
termined because the split al the bot
tom of this green covering snows the
al ~ ~; LAD
within. Cut the poppy at this stage
ana gently pick off the green cover
ings which will come off easily. Then
place the crumpled up bud in water
and it will open and the petals will
not fall. ~ NSai
Annual poppies can be sown at any
time. fall. winter or spring. The fine
seed if desired can be sprinkled upon
the snow and allowed to wash into
the ground The seedlings are very
hardy and often the melting snow will
reveal a lot OF self-sown seedlings.
The seed should be mixed with sand
before sowing in order not 10 get it
too thick as poppies must be soWn
where they are To remain az they can
NOT be tranSplanted They will -four
ish in any sunny situation and are not
particular as TO soil. They are OF
short season. particularly if allowed to
seed. All seed pods with the length
OF stem on which they are poised
should be cut off as soon as the petals
drop and Il succession Of s0w!ngs two
weeks apart extending OVER a month
is necessary il supply is desired for
any length of time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Columbia, June S-Two we'll
known state cases are on the roster
for the term of court which starts in
Columbia June 20, the now famous
Sandel case and the old Hosiery
Mill case" In both the state is de-
fen1ent.
The Sandel case is set for the 9th.
This is the second Of two cases
brought by ]. O'Neal Sandel. OF Cal
houn county, against the state. suing
in each case for $50 900, for the
death of his two daughters, who died
following the use Of typhoid serum
furnished by the state board OF
health The first case resulted in
verdict for the plaintiff on its second
trial, the first trial resulting for the
state.
The Hosiery Mill case is that OF
j. NJ. Graham, of Columbia, who is
suing the state for damages alleged
to have resulted from the act OF the
legislature in cancelling the contract
Mr.. Graham had with the state, COW
eling his operation Of the hosiery
mill in the state penitentiary. The
amount of money involved in the
complaint is $4,000. This case is set
for trial on July l This will be its
second trial. the first having gone for
the state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
The Telephone Rate Hearing.

Columbia, June IA. l.. NJ. Virgins
Of Hartsville. President Of the South
Carolina Telephone Subscribers Asso
citation. is 10 be in Columbia this
week. according TO officers of the aso-
ciation, TO confer with leaders in the
telephone rate test movement in re-
gard 70 the plan OF action to be taken
10 bring the phone rate fight TO head.
Mr.. Virgins is expected in the cap
ital about Wednesday, and ii is likely
he will confer with members Of the
railroad commission which will be in
session that day.
Considerable interest attaches to
the forthcoming announcement Of
the telephone subscribers associa
tons plans Of procedure. The rail-
road commission has indicated that it
will not hear the association at ALL
in regard TO re-opening Of the rate
case, unless some evidence is present.
ed TO show that there are reasons why
the case should be re-opened, and
this evidence must be convincing
Members OF the railroad commission
have stated that If the telephone as
sociation merely presents the opinions
OF its officers or OF others interested
in the rate situation, this will not be
sufficient to warrant a re-opening OF
the case The evidence must be
stronger than that already considered
by the commission in its consideration
Of the same case prior TO the rate
advance.
II is believed that the recent action
oi the tax commission, in increasing
the tax assessment against the tele-
phone company. to the extent OF
nearly two million dollars, on the
basis OF the statement made. by the
company To the railroad commission.
regarding the value Of its property in
South Carolina. which is approx
mately two million dollars higher
I nan its tax return viii serve to
"clinch" the decision of The railroad
commission as To The higher phone
charges
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Largest Class Ends
Days at University
One Hunderd and Nineteen
StuEeats Receive Diplomas

Columbia, June s.-The exercises
-of the 316th commencement Of the
University of South Carolina came to
a: close with the graduating exercises
IN the university chapel yesterday
morning. 1ls young men and women
receiving diplomas from the institu-
tion. This is the largest class to be
graduated from the university in its
over a. century of existence.
Thomas Walter Beckett, former
governor OF North Carolina, was the
annual commencement speaker, max
ing an eloquent plea for the de-
velopment Of community morality as
the next. logical step in mans march
from saNagery to civilization. Gov
ernor Beckett enlivened and embel-
lished his address with a ready flow
OF wit. particularly amusing were his
stories OF life in the Reconstruction
days in Union county, Governor Bick-
ett's birthplace. During w a e
sHampton's campaign for seat in
the United States senate it was the
custom. Governor Beckett said. FOR
the voters of Union county. North
Carolina, Which borders on the South
Carolina counties Of Lancaster and
york to migrate to South Carolina
on esection day to cast their ballots
for Hampton. The South Carolinians
from York and Lancaster counties
In their turn migrated TO North Car
olina for the North Carolina cleo
lions. returning. the party cali.' as
Governor Beckett phrased it. South
Carolina had also been a haven for
the: Union county lovers, Governor
Bickeft said. No license was required
ana ...marr.age as well as salvation
was freesln South Carolina" Gov
error Beckett also paid high tribute
to- GoE. r. a. Cooper with whom he
had toured the wild and wooily
West.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Columbia. June s.-Lewis Wood
Washington correspondent for The
Columbia Record. wires the Columbia
paper today that rumors in Washing
ton are TO the effect that former State
Senator J. A. Banks. Of Calhoun coun-
ty, will be collector of internal reve-
nue at Columbia. and that it is also
rumored that w. II. Andrews Of
Georgetown, will be collector of the
port at Charleston. Mr.. Wood also
advises that Tolbsrt's rGan;zalion mas
been cut by more than fifty per cent
by the national republican commits
tee. It is also stated in the Wash
ington advices that Tolbert himself
will likely he given an important job
because of his standing by Harding in
the last republican convention. John
Z. McLaurtn will be referee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Find Dead Whale
Near Georgetown
Big Fish Washes Up on North
Island Beach-Parties
Visit Scene

Georgetown. une Sword was
brought up from North Island yes
terday that dead whale, about 100
feet long and huge Of body, was
ashoreon,hebeach HAOIN UN.. =.
ashore on the beach there. Immedi-
ately number OF boats We're made
ready and parties formed for going
down TO see the unusual sight. Those
who had come back last night re-
ported the sight Well worth the trip.
Decomposition had already set in.
The length of the big fish is authori-
tatively stated TO be somewhere be-
tween so and 100 feet. The head
had almostt o:aily disappeared, hay
ing probably been eaten off by
sharks. which seemed TO be numer-
Gus in the water about the carcass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Closing Exercises of
Sumter High School
Manual of Arms Drill, Presenta-
ton of Medals and 0rations
Feature of First Night

The impressive closing exercises OF
the Sumter high schools We're attend
ed by large audience which on last
evening filled the opera house. The
first commencement night was, as is
customary, devoted 10 the competi-
tive declamations made by a selected
number of boys Of the graduating
class.
The curtain was raised promptly at
8 o'clock and the exercises begun by
an Invocation by DIR. Thayer. The
competitive drill was first upon the
program and the three manly cadets,
Meesrs. Bert DeLorme, Edward Buck
and Ernest Friar, who had won out
in the two previous preliminary COM
petitive drills, marched out upon the
stage, and took their places in the
test were Major Bradford, Joe Chan
dler. and Robert Brown. The COM
-mands were given by Prof. w. II. Dar-
gan. These three cadets proved them
selves proficient to very high degree
and only after an hours drill were
the Judges able to make their decis-
ion and declare Mr.. Edward Buck the
winner of the contest. The medal
for manual of arms. which is yearly
given by Mr.. Mitchell Levi, was pre-
sented to Mr.. Buck by Mr.. Robert
Brown who declared the drill as
splendid a one as he had ever wit
messed and stated that his only re-
sret was that there were not three
medals TO be presented instead of the
one.
The medal for unusual achievement
was awarded To Miss Jenevive Smith
by DR.. Edlnunds who stated that
throughout her entire school course.
Miss Smith had made an excellent
mark on every subject that she had
taken
The Garland was presented to Mr..
Jack Chandler by Mr.. Barlow Walsh.
This medal is yearly given by Mr.. c.
II. Wilson for the best all round ath-
lete. In addition 10 this medal Mr.
Chandler also was presented the three
medals which he won at the state
crack meet IN Columbia. The medals
are given by the Inter-High School
Athlete Association.
The medals given by Mr.. George L.
Picker for manliness and exemplary
attitude were presented to Mr.. Hen
~ Price ard Miss Bertha Ragan, by
DR.. j. A. Mood. The winner of these
medals is decided upon by the vote
of their classmates.
After the presentation Of these
medals the audience was entertained
by the High School orchestra. direct
cd by Miss Truet, which rendered as
and Peasant"
The declamations given this year
were unusually splendid from every
standpoint The following are the
names of the chosen speakers with
the titles of their orations:
Jack Wright-'For a Mess of Pot
taSe."
Charles Cuttino-"A Dream"
Vivian We!don-"Washin
Henry McLaurin The New
South
Harry Price The Wrestler OF
Phi!ippi.'
Frank Clarke-"A Patriots sacri-
lice
Crank Clarke is not in declama-
ton contest. having won a medal at
Cliuton).
The exercises We're brought to
close by the singing of the national
anthem By the students and entire
audience.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
New Gymnasium for the University.

Columbia. June SENTATIVE plans
for a new gymnasium and new
stadium at the University We're out
lined for this correspondent today by
J. @. VanMeter. athletic director at
The University a drive will be put
about he last Of this year. according
TO these tentative plans, and the city
of Columbia and alumni of the Uni
versity will be asked TO contribute up
wards Of s200,0 600 for an athletic
plant that will put the University in
line with other institutions of the
south. The trustees authorized the
drive at the commencement meeting
which ended Yesterday
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: -
Parties for, Miss Kingman.

s On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Gra-
ham Moses was hostess at lovely
party gwen. In hon a9:adiss Sidney
Kingman; one of the attractive June
brides. The Kouse was fastefuiiy dec
Grated With masses of spring flowers
and eighI tables were arranged for
bridge on the shaded porch and in the
living rooms. ....s: 60
During the game. delicious punch
ssas served, and later refreshments OF
ieeaeream and fancy cakes. The ia
yors, were dainty little violet baskets
I allied with mints, the honor guests
BASKET being white with. valley 'lillies.
- NJ the end of the evening the prize
forshighest score. two hand made
hahdksrchiefs was awarded TO Mrs
SeWagd Bpitman,. the, consolation
seWdng Kit was cut by Mrs. John Lee
and sthe guest Z of honor was presented
with a3loxeIy pink saehet.
Hose present were: Misses King
man. Minna Richardson, Theo Gregg.
5snsfte White, Iesdames c. w
KnSnlan, Beddingfeld. e14 B. Phil
Lbs. .S5 ssZ.s Hearon. Evans Bruner,
Courright. Ansley Hardy Paul Augh-
sDewak6 Bnftman. Irving Ryrten-
berg; Leenan, r. c. Williams. Leland
Moore Frances Bultman, Warren
afeise, John Lee. Foley. Ferd Levi,
Eanta, Louis Villa mson, Hirsch. w.
R Phillips. VIC Graham, Louis Ly-
ans, Perry Moses. Nina Solomons.
Mitchell Levi, Dorm, j. W. Brunson.
EasWrigha,s Platt.
On Wednesday afternoon Miss
Kingman was again the honor guest
at "a delightful shower given by Mrs.
Evans Bruner The guests We're
greeted at the door by a most real
ist@ AUNT Mandy" who later proved
TO be Mrs. Henry Rruner. She car
ried a huge, clothes baske lad solicit
ed washing :
In rooms lovely with soft yellow
shaded lights and quantities of yellow
daisies the game Of hearts dice was
enjoyed Tor an hour, when the prize
for the best score a lovely vase, was
presented to Miss Elizabeth McKagen.
The guests were then handed cards
containing q Floral Love Story" the
questions to be answered with names
of flowers. When the cards were com
pared Mrs. Edward Wright and Mrs.
E 3. Phillips were found 10 have an
swered the greatest number, the prize.
q most artistic old many, being cut
by Mrs. Philips.
Aunt Mandy" then .reappeared and
stretched clothes line across the
room, upon which. amid peais OF
laughter, she hung her wash" the
numerous lovely gifts for the bride
elect, while refreshments Of ice cream.
cake and mints in yellow heart
baskets were served.
Those enjoying Mrs. Bruner's
lovely party were Misses Sidney King
man, Bertha Bultman. Helena Built
man, Janet White. Elizabeth China,
Elizabeth McKagen and Sadie San
ders OF Beaufort: Mesdames Kingman.
Phillips, Edward Wright. Bedding
field, Graham Moses, Archie China,
Gordon Bradley. James Shaw. Ray
mond Fowler. W. o. Courtright.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Beer Leaves as Greens.

Young beets are popular when
cooked withfhe leaves as greens when
they are only an inch or so in diane
ter.
An Of this class OF vegetables viii
stand considerable frost 50 they may
zoe put into the ground as soon as it
can be worked. The crops should be
well under way in the more sousher-
~ sections and succession crop is
dss 70 so in s5uss sbous TINS time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
ISSUES
PROPOSED DRAFT

London. Jane ?.-C;overnment is
sues (white paper), purporting 10 be
draft proposed of the treaty between
the Russian soviet government, and
the f:tpublic of Ireland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Cork. Ireland. June THE crown
forces have captured more than a
hundred members Of the irish repub-
lican army following a battle. Three
Sim Feiners were killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

The same fellow who complains
that the home paper has nothing in il
is the one who hollers loudest when
it's a day late in getting to him
A1nhridge (Pa.) News-HeraId.
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WOULD HAVE WEEKS RE-
LIEVE AS CHIEF

Washington, June 9.-Major Gen
eral Menoher, chief OF the air service
recommended that Secretar% Weeks
relieve Brig Cen. Mitchell as assistant
chief of air service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Washington. June S.-The internal
revenue bureau warns all taxpayers
TO pay the June II tax installment
promptly to avoid penalties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

New York. June Babe Ruth.
home run King. was fined a hundred
dollars and sentenced 10 one day in
Jam for automobile speeding
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

The many friends of Mr. F. z.
King are glad 10 learn hs is able to
leave the hospital and is doing nice
ly after his operation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Mr. L. l. Mason, travelling passeng-
er agent Southern Pacific railroad
with headquarters in Atlanta, was
visitor in the city Wednesday,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Pueblo, June Establishment OF
refugee camp for the homeless. is q
great step towards the restoration o1
normal conditions
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Selma. Ala. June S.--Major JEFF
fers. Democrat. won over Longshore
Republican, in special congression-
al election, by about Eve thousand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Seymour. Ind. June S.-Thrcc rail
road employees We're killed and two
injured when two freight engines
overturned near here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Clinton. Miss. June S.-Rohhers
blew The post office safe and secured
forty dollars and Il thousand dollars
in stamps here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
WILL INVESTIGATE
ADMIRAL SIMS SPEECH

Washington. June 9.-The senate
adopted resolution ordering the
Of speech OF Rear Ad-
miral Sims in London touching the
Irish question.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
MARINE AVIATOR KILLED
TO-DAY AT COLONIAL. BEACH

Washington. June 9.Brown,
marine aviator, was killed today when
his plane crashed 90 earth al Colon
ial Bench
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
RAILROAD NEWS

Mr.. w. a. Cole, tfainmaster, Co.
umbia district, with headquarters in
1lorence, was in the cisy Tuesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

MIR. w H Newell, general super
intenden1 first division. Atlantic
Coast Line, was in the city Wednes-
day. -, j
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Mr. G. W. Farabow has returned
to the city after spending week in
North Carolina with his mother.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Captain M. S. Chase of Hartsville
passed through Sumter few days
ago while taking his family to the
mountains for the summer. Captain
Chase looks fine and seems to be en-
joying the best Of health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Mr.. R. 3. Hare, superintendent Co.
lumbia district was in the city on
Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Mr.. W. a. Walling Went to Colum-
oia Tuesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11

Better not miss the Sunday excur-
JOY a delightful day in the surf.
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PiSgAh lodge We were permitted 10
drive through the gates just in front
of the castle where an attendant gave
us quite bit of interesting informa-
tion. II Mrs Vanderbilt had been
at home We would have been sent by
the overlook" where from a greater
elevation and at some distance we
could have looked down on the house
and grounds.
We found the attendants at the
dairy very pleasant and it was quite
worth while 10 look around there. The
horse barns look like pictures of old
world farm yards-but l doubt if
there are many on such a scale or so
conveniently arranged either in this
country or Europe. BY going on by
the horse barns nearly two more miles
of riverside drives could have been
taken Eut We had To put Miss Bit
ner en- the MorriSt0wn train III Ashe-
Vile at 3: 80 and wanted 70 make two
calls also. so we hurried out by the
shorter way AT the exit the lodge
keeper called for the other part Of
our ticket. One Of the attendants
said that sometimes 300 cars passed
Through the grounds in day and they
keep the records TO be able To locate
any that might want to camp or stay
overnight.
The estate consists of 1900 acres
on both sides of the French Broad
and Swannanoa rivers. Three small
dairy barns are maintained on the
west side of the French Broad-40-
odd cows each, 100 cows or more at
| the main barn. I did not learn how
many work animals are kept On the
place. There is q private cable and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-11
Trial Of Two Well Known Cases.

Tryon, y. c.. June 3.