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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-10

SCOu accompanying tIO pilLC WihaSA ,
little Miss Lois Sawyer, were Mrs.
j. c.. Latimer, Mrs. Shep Sawyer,
Mrs. T. R. Denny and Miss Odom.
After all the success of a program
depends more on the presiding Of
fcers than upon anything else, for its
real effectiveness. Rev. G. w. M. Tay-
lor throughout the service was on
the alert to say and do just the right
thing in the right place, making the
atmosphere cheering and congenial,
and therefore the audience was in a
receptive and responsive state of
mind. To the visitors and those who
might have been strangers, he was
most gracious and hospitable, and to
the organizations which promoted
the meeting he showed most hearty
cooperation. One good lady said
5Why can not we have meetings like
this oftener?"
The musical selections were so
That We Two Were Maying," Miss
Paige and Mr., Huey.
"Rose of My Heart" Mr.. Huey.
go Lovely Flowers" Mrs. Paige
and Mr.. Huey.
80 Fair, So Sweet and Holy" Mrs.
Paige.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-10

P. P. BLALOCK.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
BODY OF POTLATCH
suicide BURIED HERE

The body of Dewey Campbell, the
young man who killed himself at Pot
latch Sunday night, following an un-
successful attempt to take the life of
Miss Gunhild Asplund, with whom he
had been keeping company, and who
had refused to marry him, was bur-
led at this place Wednesday after
noon, from the Grice chapel. No
funeral services were held. The young
mans father, John Campbell of Spo-
kane, Washington, came down for the
funeral The mother was unable to
come.
Wednesday morning Sheriff Woody
took the father to Potlatch, where the
tragedy occurred, so that he might
learn the details, and also take pos
session of his sons belongings. The
father, who is more than 60 years of
age, was heart broken over the af-
fair, but felt relieved when he found
that his son was held in high esteem
at Potlatch, by those who knew him,
and that his general behavior had
been good
Mr.. Campbell, the father, is we'll
known character in eastern Washing
ton. He was for several years deputy
United States marshal in the Eastern
Washington district, under Joe War
rem, now chief of police at Seattle. He
was also scout during the Nez
Perce war, under General Howard.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
BOXING EXHIBITION
AT POTLATCH Club.

POtlatch.-A versatile and enter
tanning exhibition for the public was
held at the Potlatch Amateur Athletic
club Tuesday evening, April 25, in the
form of boxing and westling card
composed of local athletes.
The number were five boxing bouts
of three two minute rounds each !;
one wrestling bout of three five min
ute rounds and a main event of six
two minute rounds of boxing. The
contestants proved to be pretty we'll
matched throughout, some Of the
minor events being as exciting as the
final bout
The card as staged follows:
Fly weight boxing: Don VanWert
vs.. John Bother; Donald Thompson
VS.. Clark VanWert. Light weight
wrestling: Earl Woods VS.. Stranger"
Utz. Welter weight boxing: Claire
LaFavor VS.. John Schmitz. Light
weight boxing: Ed. Anshutz VS..
Frank Peterson. Heavy weight box
ing: Arvid Peterson VS.. Raymond
Dorgan. Middle weight boxing: Geo.
LePard VS.. Dewey Mckinney.
The attendance taxed the seating
many ladies being among
those present. J. J. Morrison as ref
cree, made good official and pro-
vided the necessary comedy.
1t is planned to have more Of these
events in the future under the aus
pices of the American Legion, with
club members only in attendance.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
ACTION INSTITUTED FOR THE
RECOVERY OF As SACKS BEANS

An action has been instituted in the
probate court by Charles r. Greer
against W. NJ Duthie in which plain
tiff alleges that he is the owner of As
sacks of Lady Washington beans
which are now in the warehouse, kept
by defendant at Troy, and that defen-
dant has refused and still refuses to
deliver the beans to plaintiff
Plaintiff states that the reasonable
value of the beans is $313.34 and that
he has been damaged in the further
sum of $100 for the wrongful deten-
-tion of the beans, and asks for judg-
ment accordingly, either for the de-
livery of the beans to plaintiff, or for
judgment in his favor in the said
amounts.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
Conduct TEST OF
new FIRE TRUCK
UNDERWRITERS EXAMINATION
HELD-FIREMAN HURT WHEN
HIT BY WHIP OF HOSE

More than $50 people witnessed the
underwriters demonstration of Mos
cows new $12,850 combination pump
ing and hose car Wednesday after
noon one mile south of town. The
demonstration, put on for Robert
Carmichael of Salt Lake, representa-
tive of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, was marred by the in
jury to George Tritt, who suffered
fracture of small bone in his left
leg when hit by whip of fire hose
under high pressure.
A bar which fastened down a hose
at 240 pounds pressure became un-
fastened and the whip of the nozzle
caught Tritt on the left ankle. He is
member of company No. of the
volunteer fire department.
Report is Favorable
Mr. Carmichael, whose report will
be made later, indicated to Fire Chief
Carl Smith that the new fire appa-
ratus had passed all tests and that he
would send in a favorable report. The
examination by a representative of
the National Board of Fire Underwrit-
ers was requested by the city and
Mr. Carmichael's report will be made
to the underwriters association.
foot lines of hose with one and three
quarter inch tips were used, throwing
I'll gallons of water per minute at an
average pump pressure of 121 pounds.
The second test was 80 minutes in
duration and $50 feet of hose with a
one and one-eighth inch nozzle were
used. On this test the hose threw
383 gallons of water a minute at 209
pounds pump pressure.
The third test showed the fire ap-
paratus capable of throwing 264 gall
Ions of water a minute with a pump
pressure of 255 pounds. On this test
$50 feet of hose with one inch noz-
zle was used All three tests were
conducted with the apparatus lifting
water from the creek II feet.
Fire Chiefs Attend
Two representatives of the A. G.
Long company, incorporated, of Port
land, factory representatives of the
American La France Fire Engine COM
pany, were present at the demonstra-
ton. Howard A. Long was at the
demonstration and Loren Hill, chief
delivery engineer, assisted in the dem
onstration. Mr.. Hill will remain in
Moscow for several days.
The showing of the new apparatus
attracted number of people from ont
of town Mayor H. Melgard, Fire
Chief Smith, and Councilmen J. j.
Keane, J. r. Collins, L. r. Scott, rep
resented the city of Moscow. Mayor
Jentry, Fire Chief Boscoe and Water
Commissioner Cooper from Pullman,
were present. Fire Chief WestfalI of
Lewiston and Fire Chief Tuttle Of
Charleston were also present.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
GOOD AUTO RECORD
MADE ON PORTLAND TRIP

Some interesting facts in regard to
gasoline and oil consumption and time
on the recent automobile trip to Port
land of Frank c. Jones, Harold Col
Inns and Charles Bowers were given
out Thursday. Practically no trouble,
with the exception of two quickly re-
paired punctures, was experienced on
the SO mile trip.
The trip was made in Mr.. Collins
Dodge roadster Forty-eight gallons
of gasoline and 10 quarts of oil were
used on the trip of $40 miles. On
the going trip no particular effort
was made to make time but on the
returning trip good time was made.
They left Portland at O'Clock the
morning of April "a and arrived in
Walla Walla at $50 that afternoon.
After spending the night at Walla
Walla they left Walla Walla at 7
O'Clock on the morning of April 25 and
arrived in Moscow at noon that day.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
NEBRASKA MUSICIANS
Will PLAY FOR Legion

Arrangements have been made for
two big dances in Eggan's hall next
week under the auspices of the Dis
able American Veterans of the World
War and the American Legion. A
joint committee meeting, representing
the two organizations, was held in the
Electric Shop Wednesday and it was
agreed to go $3.50 on the two dances.
The American Legion had Mann
Brothers engaged to play here on the
10th of May and expected to have their
open DIR pavilion ready by that date
but since it will be impossible to have
the pavilion ready, the Disabled Vet
Grams offered to share with their
brothers of the Legion at Eggan's
hall. The Legion also had an offer
from the Golden Rod Melody Men, Of
the University of Nebraska, who are
enroute to the Orient. They are ex-
rceptional musicians and have been
received well everywhere. They are
at present playing two weeks en-
gagement at the Clemmer theatre in
Spokane The deal was closed late
Wednesday evening by long distance
telephone to have them play for a
dance here on Friday evening, May
12
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
GOOD CROWD EXPECTED
AT ". S. c. PRODUCTION

"Tillie," the comedy to be present
ed by the Mask and Dagger club of
Washington State college at the Uni
versity of Idaho auditorium Friday
night at S:15, will be greeted by a
good sized crowd, according to the
advance ticket sale. A number of
good seats are still left, however, and
they are now on sale at Hodglns'
drug store.
The W. S. c. players will reach
Moscow Friday morning in order to
put on rehearsal Friday afternoon.
According to the policy of the Wash
ington State dramatic department two
casts are carried and each member Ct
the first cast has an understudy.
"Tillie'' is a most unique production
and had long and successful run in
New York The story of the play
deals with the Pennsylvania Dutch and
their Mennonite faith.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
WOULD ENFORCE
Il rodent CONTROL
LATAH FARMERS WANT RODENTS
ELIMINATED SUPERVISORS
ARE APPOINTED

Farmers Of twenty communities O1
Latah county have voted to have the
board of county commissioners en-
force the state rodent control law In
those communities and men nominal
ed by farmers of each community
were appointed as local inspectors, or
supervisors, by the county commits
sioners at their recent meeting. This
action is a part of the general squir-
rel control campaign being carried on
in the county.
Communities tributary to Moscow
that have voted to have the rodent
control law enforced and the super
visors appointed for those commun-
tiles by the county commissioners are
as follows:
Moscow: J. F. Papineau, J. A. Ber-
glund, Peter Nelson, VIM. Clyde, Chris
Deesten, G. B. Rogerts.
Pine Grove: J. R. Purdy, O. l.. Hen
erickson, J. G. Dewitt.
Viola: E. Marcy, Moscow; H. F.
GODDARD, Viola, J. w. Logan, Viola.
George CLANCY Viola. J. H. Hollen,
Palouse, Wn.
The Idaho rodent control law pro-
yides that the county commissioners
or men appointed by them may go up
on any land to ascertain conditions
there. If it is found that rodents are
being neglected the inspector may
serve notice on the owner notifying
him to poison, kill and exterminate
the rodents on the land within ten
days from receipt of the notice. IT
this is not done, the commissioners,
or their appointee, may go upon the
land and poison the squirrels at the
expense Of the owner. The expenses
are charged against the land as taxes
and collected with the taxes. 1t is
provided, however, that the expense
against any quarter section may not
exceed $1,000.
County Agent O. S.. fletcher re-
ports that twenty-four special squir-
rel control meetings have been held In
Latah county this spring with a total
attendance of 401 farmers. Twelve
hundred eighty ounces of strych-
nine have been distributed through
the county agents office to date. Far
mers in all parts Of the county are
fighting the squirrel in an organized
way and are getting results.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
GAME WARDEN TO
MOSCOW W-P07LA7CH
OTTO M. JONES WILL SPEAK AT
JOINT MEETING GAME ASSOCI-
ALTON AT POTLATCH

Several hundred Latah county
sportsmen are expected to be present
at a joint meeting of the Moscow and
Potlatch branches of the Latah Coun-
ty Fish and Game Protective associ-
alton, which will be held at Potlatch
Saturday evening, May 6. Otto M.
Jones, Idaho state game warden, will
be present and will deliver an adj
dress. Representative G. J. Hugo of
this city, who is an active member of
the association and who was active
in behalf of suitable game protection
measures in the legislature, will also
speak at the meeting.
Word comes from Potlatch that 400
letters have been sent out to sports
men in Latah and Whitman counties
and that, if the roads are good. an
immense crowd will be present. A
survey of the local situation indicates
that at least Is cars will go from
Moscow.
Mr.. Jones, who has been in Spokane
during the week attending the third
annual sportsmen and tourists fair,
is expected in Moscow either Friday
night or Saturday morning and will
spend Saturday in this city, in con-
ference with local sportsmen and will
accompany the Moscow members of
the association to Potlatch in the eve
ming.
The Moscow and Potlatch associa
tions each have membership of more
than 100 and are among the most act
i've organizations of the kind in the
state. Mr.. Jones, both in his capacity
as state game warden and as pri-
vate citizen, is deeply interested n
the wild life of the state and an inter
esting meeting with him is looked for
ward to by the sportsmen.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
POTLATCH GIRL MARRIED
TO BRITISH COLUMBIA MAN

Potlatch.-Tuesday at 1870 O'Clock
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Nels Anderson, occurred the
marriage of their eldest daughter,
Mabel A., to j. Edwad Swanson of
Anyox, B. c., the ceremony being per-
formed by Reverend w. A. Hitchcock
of the Union church of Potlatch. They
were attended by the brides sister,
Margaret, and G. NJ Burrows. Mrs.
Swanson has for a number of years
made her home in Spokane and has
been secretary to DR.. x. L. Anthony.
The bridegroom is from Anyox, Brit
ish Columbia. After the ceremony
the young people left for Vancouver,
B. c., for a brief trip and will later
make their home at Anyox.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
IHAHO STUDENTS
ELECT OFFICERS
A. s. q. l. ELECTION IS HELD
THURSDAY-MUCH INTEREST,
WELL DEFINED CAMPAIGNS

University of Idaho students were
busy Thursday conducting the annual
election of A. S. U. I. officers for the
next collegiate year. Interest was
keen and indications point to the
casting of record breaking vote at
the polls. AS a result of the recent
primary election the field has been
narrowed to two candidates for each
office.
Most interest was centered in the
race for the A. S. U. l. presidency
between Lynn Hersey of Lewiston, and
Robert L. Holbrook Of Sweet. Rather
active political campaigns were waged
by friends of both men. The passing
of campaign cards by the advocate Of
one candidate, and earnest solicita-
ton of votes by friends of both men,
gave the election the aspect of real
political campaign.
Active In College
Hersey is a junior in the college of
engineering and Holbrook is junior
in the school of education. Holbrook
during the present school year has
served as editor of The University
ArgOnaut and Hersey has been bus1-
ness manager. HolbrOOk is varsity
debater and Hersey is leader OF the
University Pep band.
With the exception of four offices
the competition is keen. Four candl-
dates with no competition are elected
as follows: Marie Hummell of Boise.
A. s. U. I. treasurer; Joel L. Priest,
Jr.. OF Boise, associate editor of The
University Argonaut; Evadna Roberts
OF Nampa, May Queen; and Ruby
Gotes of Boise, Page to the May
Queen.
Candidates Make Ttalks
At the A. S. U. I. meeting on We'd
nesday, following out custom started
last year, the candidates for each Of
flee delivered speeches on their con-
ceptions of the respective positions.
The candidates for vice president
are: Greek Wells of Fairfield, and
Gerald Gill of Sioux Falls, 8: d.
Other students named on the official
ballot are: Victor Robinson OF Llll1-
want, Wash. and Elmer Wyland OF
Twin Falls, yell king; William G.
Carpenter of Boise. Robert Carver OF
Clorkston, Wash, business manager
of The University Argonaut; Robert
,Cummins of Wallace and Harold Sal
isbury Of Mackay, Glee club manager;
Phillip BUCK OIL IWlH ais, Ellol
Hillman of Rexburg, debate mana
ger; Agnes Cox Of Genesee, Margaret
Kutnewsky of. Boise, secretary to the
board of supervisors; Polly Thomas OF
Malad and Jean Rowlands OF Wallace,
Maid of Honor to the May Queen
Results at o'clock
Seven winners of the official ath-
Ietic ssI" are to be elected for positions
on the athletic board and the nine
candidates are: Dale Vohs of EN-
NETT, Howard Telford Of Occur
.d'Alene, Bill Gartin of Caldwell, Abe
Goff of Walla Walla. Wash, AL Fox
Of Moscow, Oswald Thompson OF Mos
COW, Harry Edwards of Moscow,
ssBobe" Brown of Boise, and Heintz
Glindeman of Occur d'Alene.
The election is in charge of the
present executive committee of the A.
S. U. L., made up of Paul T. Rowell,
Lewiston, president; Horton McCallie,
Kamiah, vice president; Marie Hum
nell, Boise, treasurer; Bethel Collins.
Boise, secretary. 1t is expected that
the results Of the election will be an
nounced at Z o'clock this evening.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04

Washington - CA. sP.) - Chairman
McCumber, of the senate finance com
mittee, was authorized formally to-
day by majority of that committee,
to present his soldiers bonus plan,
with bank loan provision, to Presi-
dent Harding, as the committee plan
Senator Smoot Of Utah, however, in
formed the committeeman that he al
so would lay before the president his
bonus plan, providing twenty year en-
dowment life insurance policies, with
specific loan provisions.
Extend Life War Finance Corporation
Washington-(A. P.)-The house
banking and currency committee to-
day ordered a favorable report on the
bill recently passed by the senate ex-
tending the activities of the war fl
nance corporation one year from June
30th, although amending it to include
several of the recommendation re-
Gently made by the corporation.
B0rah Says Credentials Lacking
Washington-(A. P)-The right of
Boris Bakhmeteff, last accredited
Russian ambassador to the United
States, to diplomatic privileges and
immunity, were discussed at length
in the senate today by Senator BOrah,
republican, of Idaho, who declared
that in his opinion the state depart
ment never had any credentials, prop
early accrediting Bakhmeteff to the
American government Senator Borah
challenged the state department to
show him credentials, and added, ut
is inconceivable that a man can be
an ambassador without govern
ment."
Maternity Act May be Unconstitutional
Boston-(A. P.)-The Sheppard
Towner act, providing federal and
state cooperation in promoting ma
ternity and infancy welfare and hy-
giene, will be declared to be unconsti-
tutional, in the opinion given the leg
islature today by State Attorney Gen
eral Allen
Troops Surround Picking
Peking-(A. P.)-The troops of Gen
eral WI Pei Flu, central Chiense COM
mander, have surrounded Peking.
Chang Tsao Lin's army in
the vicinity of Peking has been scat
tered and all railroad traffic out of
Peking has been suspended. These
developments followed the dispatch of
eight train loads of Chang Tso Lin's
soldiers eastward, toward Tien Tsin.
Admiral Strauss, commanding the
American Asiatic fleet, has arranged
to leave Peking for Tien Tsin by auto
mobile.
American official kilograms state
that the Chilli forces, after truning
General Chang's right flank and de-
feating him at Changsintien, reoccu-
pied Machang, having defeated
army on the middle front.
Debacle of the Mudken generals
troops at Changsintien appeared to be
it is added.
To Create Narcotics Board
Washington-(A P.)-The Miller
bill, designed to prevent the manufac-
ture and export of all drugs except
crude opium and coca leaves, and pro-
viding for the creation Of a federal
narcotics board to administer the law
as tightened up. was passed unani-
by the house and sent to the
senate.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
TWO BONUS PLANS BANK loan and
ENDOWMENT INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Russo German Treaty Not Violation

Russo-German Treaty Not Violation
Paris-(A. P.)-The allied repair
ations commission, it is officially an
nounced this evening. has failed to
find that the Rapallo treaty between
Germany and Russia was any viola
tion of the treaty of Versailles.
Would Purchase Cape Cod Canal
Washington-(A P)-The Winslow
resolution, providing for the govern
ment purchase of the Cope Cod canal
at estimated cots of eleven and half
million dollars, was reported today
by the house interstate commerce
committee.
VIII Meet Willard
Paris-(A. P)-Jack Dempsey,
heavyweight boxing champion Of the
world, said today that he would be
glad to meet Jess Willard again.
Dempsey said he was also ready to
meet the winner of the Carpenter
Lewis bout in London.
Irish Declare Truce
Dublin-(A. PA truce between
the rival forces of the Irish Repub-
lican army has been declared, it was
announced this morning. The truce
is operative from 4 p. m. today until
o'clock Monday afternoon in order
to give both sections an immediate
opportunity to discuss the basis for
unification
Cabinet Approves Pact
Paris-(A. P)-The French cabinet
this afternoon approved the text of the
proposed aggression pact under
consideration at Genoa, with the res
ervation that it must not be interpre-
ed as withdrawing from France any
rights she has under existing treaties.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
FILES SUIT FOR WORK
LABOR AND SERVICES

Alice Gardner has filed an action in
the probate court against N William
son, asking for Judgment in the
amount of $105 and interest and for
$75 penalty, and attorneys fees in the
sum of $50.
The action is started by plaintiff on
behalf of her minor son, Earnest
Gardner. who, plaintiff alleges, per-
formed labor for defendant at an
agreed price between May 7, 1921 and
July 19, 1921, and for which work de-
fendant has failed to make settlement.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
Probate Wood Will

Judge Adrian Nelson of the probate
court on May appointed J. A. Harsh
Of Deary, administrator with the will
annexed of Mary Wood deceased. The
estate consists of a bank deposit and
a house and lot in the town cf Rue, IN
Latah county, aggregating in value
$14OO. The will names as legatees,
Elmer Wood, stepson, who is given
$500, and the trustees of the Presby-
terian church of Newmarket, High
land county, Ohio, to whom the re-
majnder of the estate Of the decedent
is beOueathed
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
Stanfield Named Executor

Chester H. Stanfield was on May /
appointed executor of the last will
and testament of Minnie Kern Stan
field, whose death occurred March 10,
1922, at Garfield Washington, by
Judge Nelson of the probate court.
The probable value of the estate is
given as $4,000 and consists of real
property situated near Garfield, in
Latah county. The will gives to the
three daughters, five dollars each, the
remainder to the surviving husband,
Chester H. Stanfield.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
with NOW with Tractor

The Moscow Auto Supply company
has taken the agency for the Wood
Brothers steel separators and has
just received carload of these ma
chimes. A mower attachment for the
Fordson tractor has just been receiv-
ed and is now on exhibition IN the
company's show rooms. TIE specif1-
cations will be given through the adj
vertising columns of the Daily Star
Mirror later.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
Mission Workers Meet

The Iioms Mission society OF the
Methodist church met Wednesday at
ternoon in the church annex. The
meeting was on eof unusual interest.
Mrs. " H. Connor, the president Of
the society, presided, and in her usual
pleasing manner carried out the pro-
gram. with the able assistance of
Mrs. Allan Shook, auxiliary mite-box
secretary, and the eight energetic dj-
vision secretaries, Mesdames w. H.
Hill, C. w. Lenhard, T. G. Craig, Dor
othy Nelson, C. J. Litch, w. A. Sheets,
Fred Stone and Miss Evans.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-04
Would Recover $473

Mason Cornwall is defendant in an
action filed in the probate court by
Alice Gardner on five separate caus-
es of action involving an aggregate
amount of $473 which plaintiff al1eg-
es is due her on account of different
work performed by herself and her
minor son, Ernest Gardner, at differ
ent times during 1919 and 1920, for
said Mason Cornwall Judgment Is
prayed for in the sum of $473 and for
costs.