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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12
TEXAS CROP
NEEDS RAIN
Drought in This Section Of
Country Intensified

Washington, Aug. 99.Wfth rain.
falling only in a few northern Sec
tions of Texas and in northern and
eastern parts of Oklahoma, the
drought in the western division Of
the cotton belt was intensified dur
ing the week ending yesterday, ac-
cording to the weekly review OF
weather and crop conditions issued
today by the department OF agri-
culture. :, g =
Rainfall was mostly light In
the central and eastern portions OF
the belt" the statement continued,
although it continued too wet IN
a few localities.
Temperatures were generally
somewhat above normal In the
central and eastern cotton states;
but were much above normal In
Oklahoma and Texas.
Cotton made very good nro-
gress in North Carolina and showed
Improvement in some eastern To-
calities where it had been too wet
While there was too much rain in
some east-centrai and southern
portions Of South Carolina, the
weather was generally favorable
for growth in that state but the
plants were rather sappy and rank
though frriting well. Tie crop
made very good progress in Geor-
gia, except in a few localities
where considerable shedding was.
reported; conditions have been un-
favorable for a top-crop in the
southern portion, although the
plants are fruiting well in the
northern section.
Cotton made poor to only far
progress in Mississippi and Ala
bama, but fairly good in Tennes
see; rain was needed in much Of
Alabama and Tennessee; heavy To-.
cal rains were unfavorable ID
some centraT and western portions
! of Arkansas. but the warm wealth
| ef and gneerally light rainfall IN
that state were favorable. There
/ WAS sCOuSlUSTdDic Idtutdt1 III 3 4xJ1-s
isiana which favored weevh activ-s
| ity and considerable shedding was
reported from the northwestern
portion of the state. -:
Under the influence OF dry, hot
weather, cotton made generally
poor progress in both Texas and
Oklahoma, with deterioration IN
the extreme southwestern portion
of the latter state. These ccndi-
tons caused shedding, although
they were favorable for holding tbs.
weevii in check.
Cotton bolls were opening rap-
idly in Texas and Georgia ana
picking made good progress. Wesr
vii continued active in most sSe.
tions and considerable dama4s
was reported from army worms in
Texas. Northern Louisiana, South
western Arkansas, and soRe delta
counties of Mississippi"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Monday afternoon around four
o'clock the fire department was
called to the home Of Air. A. 3.
Holland. at No. &c West Calhoun
street. The fire proved to be very
small, trash burning back Of the
facing Of the fire place. which was
quickly extinguished. Ten minutes
alter the fire department had re-
turned to the station. the alarm
was sounded again. The fire. this
time was on the roof. which appar-
emily had climbed up from the
fireplace. The fire was very small
and not very much damage was
caused by it. A small portion of
the roof had to be torn off in or
der to get to the fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12
GIN NEW COTTON

Bamberg. Aug. 9. South Caro-
lina's first bale of 1922 cotton
was turned out this morning.
from the Farmers Gin connpany
of this. place. The bale weighed
4so pounds;3aand was produced
by j. C. Hewitt, farmer who
lives two miles from Banabere.
The bale is being forwarded this
afternoon to Charleston by express
to be sold at auction.
Notwithstanding the presence IN.
the county Of the boil weevn, the.
people have not forgot the art OF.
producing the ffeecy staple, and one
of the methods employed by Me-
Hewitt and other progressive farm
ers is getting it in early. Ear5y.
maturing of boil 1s considered by:
Mr. Hewitt as a fine weevil beater.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12
Tindal News Note.

Tindal, S. c., Aug. miss Mary
Stevens, who has been visiting Miss
Mary Sue Tindal, at TindaI S. c.,
has returned home to Wadmalaw
Inland.
Miss Mary Sue Tindai and Miss
DIVA Tindal have gone to Wadma-
law Island to visit relatives and to
be at the annual regatta
The protracted meeting will COM
mence at Bethel church next Sun
day and eontinue for week, SER
vices morning and night. Rev. Mr..
Gold, Of Clemson College, will as
ssiss the pastor. Rev. Wm. Hayns-
worth
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

or fractional part thereof of sa-
rolled members. The following
clubs fall under this provision of
the law and are directed to pro
vide the necessary booths:
Sumter. Ward 1; Sumter, Ward
Q; Sumter. Ward 8; Sumter, Yard
4; Concord, Dalzell, DuBose, Earle,
Farmers, Hagood, Mayesville, os-s
wego, Pinewood, Pleasant Grove
Privateer, Rafting Greek, Shiloh,
Stateburg, Taylors, Wedgefeld.
Zoar.
H. G. osTEEN.
County charmaa.
John B. Dume. Secretary.
Sumter. S. c.. Aug. 10, 1922.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Washington, Aug. 10.-President
Harding probably will receive next
Monday or Tuesday the formal an
:swer of the railway shop crafts
federation TO his proposal that
the seniority dispute be left to the
railroad labor board for decision
The executive heads of the shop
mems unions again engaged today
in conferences here preparatory to
drafting the reply. The discus
:sions yesterday strengthened the
impression that the presidents new
plan will be rejected by the nea.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12
Young Mems Business League
Meeting.

The Young Mems Bushes S
League held its first birthday meet
ing Tuesday at the Claremont, the
members eating lunch together as
usual. The meeting was presided
over by the new president, Mr.. P.
M. Parrott.
President Parrot read his ap-
pointments of committees, retain
ing the tobacco industry committee
and the luncheon committee as at
present constituted. and placing
publicity in charge of Mr.. H. A.
Moses. He read the list of his new
group captains, and the members
of each group.
The president recommended that
should any member absent himself
from three consecutive meetings
without substantial written excuse
that his name be dropped from the
membership list. BY motion this
was adopted.
Details Of the leagues arrange
ments for the Rembert booster trip
We're explained to the members by
the various committeeman in
charge.
1t was announced that the Sum-
ter county surveys had arrived and
1000 copies were on hand to be
sent out by members.
The Greater Sumter County Fair
movement was adopted and the
league members expressed will
lingness to help push the enterprise
when called upon.
a vote of thanks was given the
Northwestern Railroad for its Of
fer to give free transportation to
all Rembert boosters on the 9th.
A vote of thanks was also given
The Item for it's cooperation with
the league in this work
Mr.. F. M. Noise made report Of
the opening of the Cooperative
Tobacco market. which the league
considered most auspicious.
Mr.. W. A. Bryan and Mr.. P. j.
Gallagher reported on the bring
trade to Sumter movement that the
league inaugurated at its last meet
ing.
Mr.. F. NJ. Noise brought up the
matter of going after the textile
industries that were looking for
new sites. This was discussed at
some length, the consensus of opin
ion being that Sumter should en-
ter this field vigorously. 1t was
moved aud carried that a commit
tee be appointed to take over this
work, which committee the presi-
dent will appoint shortly.
The committee on pursilig the
league of dead members reported
that it had written the sleepers
asking them to either wake up and
become active or to retire in favor
of those live ones who were knock
ing at the door.
The members at the lunch re-
hearsed some of the songs that
would be sung. at Rembert on the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Jacksonville. \. c, Aug. 10
Sheriff Gursanus, of onsiow coun-
tv stated today that investigators
from his office had failed so far
to confirm reports sent from New
Bern Saturday that Jim Black
leSe, the negro accused Of insti-
eating the attack on Cy Jones. a
rural mail carrier had been lynch
ed He said crowd Of men had
ordered Bs,cklese to leave the
county, he being unheard from
since
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Columbia, Aug. S.-The South
Carolina Railroad Commission is
this week making an inventory Of
the supply of. coal within the state.
Members of the commission have
scattered over the state, with in
structions to report on the amount
of coal in stock with the various
industries of the state.
Chairman Shealy, Of the COM
mission. stated Monday that the
situation is even more serious than
it was last week. Very little coal
is being received" Mr. Shealy
stated, "and yet we are being
flooded with orders
The commission announces that
about twenty-five cars of coal were
received Sunday; about sixty were
received Saturday. Most of these
were released for the original con-
signees, though a few cars were re-
leased for other consumers.
The members of the commission
will investigate the coal stocks on
hand with all industries and with
the large dealers. Within few
days the commission will have in
formation as to the stock Of fuel
within the borders of the state.
Every order for coal has to be
approved by the railroad commits
sion before shipment into the state
is allowed. Orders approved by the
commission are sent to the mines
direct. and no coal cars are con-
signed to the railroads except for
orders. approved by the state COM
mission. All orders for coal are
sent by the dealers or purchasers
to the commission for approval.
Chairman Shealy, of the COM
mission, states that his office is
rushed with the fuel emergency
work. He reports that not all
purchasers of coal exercise the
right spirit in regard to the situa-
ton. Many demand coal and are
obstinate in their attitude regard
ing the limited supply. However,
no persons will be allowed to re-
ceive coal except for emergency
needs for industry and for public
institutions, Mr.. Shealy states. The
orders Of the national fuel emer-
gencv are very strict.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

CONFERENCE
RESULTLESS
No Agreement Reach
ed by Operators and
Leaders Of c. o a |
Miners u n i o u
Conference Contin-
ueS
ueosS

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 9 (By the
Associated Press).-For second
time, the joint interstate confer
ence of coal miners and operators
delayed action today to permit the
holdout Illinois operators to decide
whether they would participate in
negotiations that may end the soft
coal strike. Adjournment was
taken until tomorrow though vir-
tual decision had been made by
union leaders to negotiate a corr
tract with the operators already
enrolled in the conference and who
control only part Of the coal pro-
duction of the central competitive
field.
AS forerunner to the confer
ence session tomorrow afternoon
the unions policy committee viii
meet in the morning to pass final
ly on the question of a. prospective
settlement, which would affect most
Ohio mines and scattered ones in
Western Pennsylvania, Indiana and
Illinois, these four states forming
the central competitive field.
The committee expects to cor
slider extension of the central field
to other parts of pennsylvania and
West Virginia. Sentiment favor
ing a settlement with the operators
here seemed predominant among
the committee members and was
regarded as forecasting approval
for the union leaders decision,
which became known after Presi-
dent John L. Lewis of the. miners
had received assurance from oper-
ators in states outside the central
competitive field Of their willing
ness to negotiate contracts on the
basis made for that field.
Only a short session marked the
conference today, adjournment be-
ing followed with the announces
ment that the delay was to permit
certain independent operating in
terests to decide whether they
would join in the negotiations
Word had not been received at that
time of the decision of the Illi-
nois Operators association in, re-
fusing to participate unless the
union accede to arbitration. Mr..
Lewis had informed the Illinois
operators that he would not agree
to their demand for arbitration.
Pittsburgh, Aug. 9.-The position
of the Illinois Coal Operators as
sociation in relation to the coal
strike was outlined in> telegram
received today by the Pittsburgh
Coal Producers association from
DIR. F. c. Honnold, secretary OF
the Illinois operators, which said:
BE assured that Illinois agrees
with what apparently seems to be
/ the almost unanimous sentiment OF
all operators producing coal in the
unionized districts, viz: that no
concession to the miners in the way
|of continuation of the old wage
scale is warrantable except on a
basis of fat agreement by the
miners to accept bona fde arbitra-
ton for the determination Of any
subsequent scale
The Pittsburgh association reiter-
ated as its position that it is ready
and willing to meet its own men
of the. Pittsburgh district. amy
time, at any place for the forma-
ton of working scale"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12
TOWN And COUNTY news
COUNTY FAIR
ENDORSED
The Meeting Held Last Night
Endorses the Plans For a
Greater County Fair

The meeting held Monday night
in the interest of the county fair
was not large one; but 1t made
up in determined purpose what it
lacked in size. There swas no
deadening pessimism; there was no
over-confdent optimism; but there
was careful analysis of the sit
uation that made those who were
present definitely determine to
work hard, to continue to work,
and to work together until the pur-
pose Of the meeting is accomplish
ed.
The meeting expressed the belief
that now as never before Sumter
needs the inspiration that will
come from first class county fair
and it is determined to have one.
There were two plans suggested:
First. Subscriptions for capital
stock in the Fair Association.
Second. Donations for life mem
berships in the Association.
Plans will be worked out
whereby men and women through
out the county Will be given an op-
portunity to subscribe to the stock
and to take out life memberships
in the Association.
The meeting was presided over
by the president, Mr.. w. T. Brown,
and during the course Of the even
ing speeches were made by Messrs.
L. D. Jennings, j. Frank Williams,
George D. Shore, S. II. Edmunds,
j. Lem King. Samuel O'Quinn, e.
S. Booth, S. L. Roddey, Perry Par
rott, George w. Dick.
Before adjournment the meeting
unanimously endorsed the plans to
have a greater fair in Sumter coun-
ty than has ever been held before.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Wednesday night the fire depart.
ment was called to the home Of
Mr.. T, s. Suber. $40 w. Calhoun
street. Nj. Subers automobile and
garage were completely destroyed
by fire. When Mr.. Suber first dis
covered the fire. his garage was
ablaze and by the time the fire de-
partment arrived the damage psasS
complete.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12
birmingham. Aug. 9.-Incom

Birmingham. Aug. 9.-Incom-
plete returns from yesterdays pri-
mary tonight Indicated that Judge
w. W. Brandon swept all coun-
ties in the state with the exception
OF Randolph where Col. +. r.
Graves received Il heavy vote.
Charles Mcdowell for lieutenant
governor. practically duplicated the
Brandon vote, carrying every coun-
ty in tie state So far With the eN-
cepsitn Of Butler.
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Bishop Kiiso Better.

Charlotte. n. c.. Aug. S.-Bishop
John C. skilgo's condition tonight
was better than at any time during
the last 4s hours his heart action
and respiration especially showing
improvement, according to a
statement by Dr. L. Gage, spe-
cialist, attending the aged minis
ter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

The asphalt is being laid on the
.Mayesvi1le road, first starting a
mile from Sumter and working in,
then continuing mile by mile.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Working yourself to death is
hard. Loafing yourself TO death is
easier and much quicker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

A nickel isn't as good as a dime,
bat il goes 10 church more often.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Tariff makers have a high con-
.eption of tariff duties.
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Seven Bales at Fairfax.

Fairfax, Aug. e.-Seven bales OF
new cotton were ginned here today
If the weather is favorable picking
will become general next week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Easy come easy go" doesn't ap-
ply to q wart.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-25

Fosberry is one OF Lake county's
boys. born IN Crown Point and he
spent part of his boyhood days in
the town OF Merrillyille. HIS moth
er is Addie Hyde Fosberry. daugh-
ter Of the well known merchant OF
former years. VIM. Hyde. Mr.. Fos-
berry is affiliated with the Metro
politon Life Insurance Co., In the
capacity of Assistant Office manager
Mr.. and Mrs. Fosberry were enter
tanned at the home OF Miss Augie
Glazier and returned to Chicago la
ter IN the evening. They Will make
their home at 2135 Gladys avenue
Chicago. We extend to them our
best wishes and hearty congratu-
lations.
The NJ. f. Aid Society committee
that served last Wednesday was
Mesdames Carrie Phillips. Mary ID
dings. Wane .IcCutchen, Louise
VOTERS and Lydia Zuvers. The out
of town guests were Mrs Bell
Blatchley. Miss Mary Blatchley, OF
Gary; Mrs. Eva Blatchley and daugh
ter Of Hobart; Mrs. Ella Smith and
Mrs. Maybel Peterson of Ainsworth.
A birthday party was held at the
NJ. Lennartz home Sunday, April 16.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-25

avenue has for the past few days
been on the sick list.
Mrs. Clara Timm and son Wesley
of Lake avenue visited friends in
Chicago over Sunday.
Coming to the Princess Theatre.
next Wednesday,, Harold Lloyd In
THE SAILOR MADE MAN. 4-20
A large number of relatives and
friends were entertained on last
Saturday afternoon and evening, at
the George Schaaf home on Central
avenue. The affair was given IN
honor of Mrs. Schaafs birthday an
niversary. The guests enjoyed a
most pleasant time and a very fine
luncheon was served.
Mrs. Edward Blohm OF Indianap-
oils Blvd, is able TO be out after
several weeks Illness.
Coming to the Princess Theatre,
THE SAILOR MADE MAN. APO
Mrs. Henry Breci1man and son
Kenneth, who were here to attend
the funeral of her mother Mrs. A
Ehlert. returned to their home In
Lombard. Ill, last Saturday.
Mrs. Jake Ease of Roberts ave,
was pleasantly surprised at home
Of her friend. Mrs. Robert Mitchell
in Chicago. on last Sunday. Mrs.
Mitchell had invited Mrs. Ease to
spend the Afternoon with her and
upon her arrival thirty of her old
friends greeted her and congratulate
ed her on her birthday The lovely
lunch which was furnished by the
ladies was more than enjoyed and
the honored guest received the best
wishes of everyone presnt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-25

IN honor of Mr.. Lennartz's 67th
birthday, their children from Chica-
so Heights. DIR. Cornett and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. George Towle and
children. Mr.. and Mrs. Magrath and
children and Miss Mary Lennartz.
1t was a very enjoyable day but
would have been more so If all of
their children could have been in
attendance. Mrs. Martha Lennartz
Magrath, Peter and Fred Lennartz,
all OF Montana.
Mrs. Nettie Niksch and Mrs. H.
Vanderheida OF Merrillville attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Gerber of
Hammond in Crown Point last Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kuehl. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Woods. Mr. and Mrs
Schoon and son and Mrs. Lydia Zu-
vers attended the NJ E. Church in
Griffith Sunday evening. DR.. Nc
Kinzie preached a very fine sermon
They also held the quarterly con
ference following the sermon.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Half
man. a son, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Staltz took
Mr. Paul Rourquin and children out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-25
TOWN PLANS TO
BE MINUS FLIES
NEWS sERvIcEI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERWcEI
MCPHERSON. Kan. April rs
AS far as the City Commission
can make 1t this town will be
"fyless" this Sumer.
Mcpherson. in fact, is going TO
be q town whore a fly will be as
much curiosity as a horse is
in Detroit.
An ordinance has been passed
which contains these provisions
for taking all the Joy out of 6
hy's life:
All barns, stables, chicken
houses and other animal abodes
must be thoroughly cleansed
thre times per week and the ref
use carried outside the city linn
its to a place where 1t will be
burned.
Every home and business place
must have a garbage can kept
covered. The city will collect the
garbage.
Wire traps must be placed at
the front and rear Of every bus
mess place.
The Federation of women's
Clubs and the Chamber of Com
merce are also planning anti
fly unpleasantness which will
make the buzzers think McPher-
son is starving Russia as far as
flies are concerned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-25
WHITING
NEWS NOTES

The new Scout headquarters is
coming. This is great news for all
the boys who have been eagerly
waiting this latest development of
the movement. The S. O. company
have dent to the Whiting Boy Scout
organization two huts. one of them
will be used as headquarters here in
Whiting and the other will be TAX
en- to the camp site at the Sand
Dunes to be used as a temporary
camp for this year until the new
scout lodge can be built. The
headquarters hut which is to be err
ected on tho Community Center site
will be used as a meeting place
for the troops where the boys Will
carry out their indoor activities and
studies. incidentally releasing the
Community Center for other activ-
tiles. The part that most appeals
to the boys Is that they Will be able
to pursue their studies undisturb-
ed. and hang all their trophies and
souvenirs up on the walls, SO that
on certain nights their parents may
come to see all the things that they
may have collected or made. II is
proposed to have a table with all
tho scout books including the Boys
Life Handbook for boys, and all lit
erature that may be donated and
approved. One OF the scouts will
be the Hut librarian and Orderly,
whose office will be to keep the hut
clean and the books checked to the
borrowers. etc other offices will
be created as they may be found
necessary. It may be seen from the
men of standing and principal who
are interested. the interest that the
s. o. CO is taking and the work and
energy that is put into It by the
Scoutmasters and committees that
there is more in this movement than
meets the eye.